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La libertad de opinión y el derecho al honor: Solución en temas de interés público
Authors: Hernández Sarti Mauricio José , Mendoza González Liliana Antonia , González Roldán Karina
Published: January 2024

En los últimos años, siguiendo los precedentes de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos y del Tribunal Europeo de Derechos humanos, la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación (SCJN) de México ha establecido un régimen dirigido a la protección de la libertad de opinión cuando se trata de temas de interés público. Ese régimen puede contraponerse al derecho al honor, principalmente, de personas públicas. Ante dicho escenario, se considera pertinente esclarecer, en aras de la seguridad jurídica y el certero ejercicio de la libertad de opinión en el periodismo, las siguientes preguntas de investigación: ¿Existen reglas claras para resolver la colisión entre el derecho al honor y la libertad de opinión?, ¿Se trata de una ponderación de derechos?, en consecuencia, ¿Estamos ante una colisión en la que indefectiblemente prevalecerá la libertad de opinión sobre el derecho al honor en asuntos de interés público? A través del análisis de una de la más reciente sentencia emitida en 2022 por la Primera Sala de la SCJN en el amparo directo 30/2020, y con apoyo de precedentes jurídicos interamericanos, europeos y de la doctrina especializada, que han abordado la misma problemática, se pretende responder a las preguntas de investigación.
Replanteando la teoría del cine. Su estética y su semiótica
Authors: Aguilar-Alcalá Sergio José
Published: January 2024

Reseña de Estética y semiótica del cine: hacia una teoría paradigmática, de Lauro Zavala (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, 2023, 335 pp.).
Variaciones regionales de la ley de Okun en México, 2005-2020
Authors: Peláez Herreros Oscar , Hernández Heredia Jorge Alberto
Published: January 2024

La ley de Okun relaciona el crecimiento económico y la tasa de desocupación. Los objetivos de este artículo son: verificar la existencia de diferencias regionales en esa relación, encontrar patrones geográficos en esas diferencias y explicar sus causas. Para ello, se recurre a técnicas de regresión y análisis de conglomerados, utilizando datos trimestrales desde 2005 a 2020 por entidad federativa. Los resultados indican que la sensibilidad de la tasa de desocupación es relativamente baja. El coeficiente de Okun alcanza un valor de –0.15 para México y valores que abarcan desde 0.02 en Zacatecas, a –0.23, en Baja California. Once entidades presentan coeficientes estadísticamente nulos. Las diferencias entre estados se explican por algunas características socioeconómicas y de sus mercados laborales.
¿Se retroalimentan las energías renovables con el crecimiento económico en México?: análisis del 2013-2020
Authors: Esparza López Juan José , Hernández Rodríguez Clemente
Published: January 2024

Este artículo analiza empíricamente las relaciones causales de las energías renovables y no renovables en el crecimiento económico de México de 2013 a 2020, utilizando la metodología de modelo autorregresivo con rezagos distribuidos con el vector corrector de errores y la prueba de causalidad de largo plazo de Toda y Yamamoto. Además de utilizar pruebas de estacionariedad y cointegración, se utilizaron como variables de control a la fuerza laboral, la formación de capital, la contaminación y la apertura económica. Dentro de los principales hallazgos, se muestra que, para hallar mejores estimadores, se deben analizar los efectos por fuente de energía tanto renovable como no renovable. Para las energías no renovables, energía renovable, hidroeléctrica, eólica y fotovoltaica no se identificaron efectos causales de largo plazo. Aunque para la energía geotérmica se identificó una retroalimentación de largo plazo.
Los Maestros como sujetos educadores
Authors: Mejía-Reyes Enrique
Published: January 2024

La pregunta por el significado del ser maestro resuena en nuestro presente por múltiples razones. La principal es la de su naturalización, ya que parece común y general pero no lo es; no tiene respuesta. A los maestros se les ha visto como trabajadores sindicalizados o como servidores públicos, expuestos al escrutinio social y vulnerables a las constantes reformas. Aquí los miro como sujetos educadores que se mueven en un campo de constantes posiciones, reglas y encuentros (muchas veces conflictivos) con la comunidad escolar, autoridades y sociedad en general. Hablo de sujetos educadores en un afán de reivindicar su papel histórico, ya que son productores de experiencias pedagógicas poco reconocidas y sobajadas a mera empiria acumulada, lo cual legitima relaciones verticales frente a las autoridades, académicos, medios de comunicación y sociedad en su conjunto; de tal forma, se priorizan sus deficiencias y se busca un deber ser. ¿Cómo son maestros como sujetos educadores en su vida escolar? y ¿Qué relación establecen con la cultura escrita? El objetivo es comprender a los maestros como sujetos educadores en su vida escolar y en su relación con la cultura escrita. Con una metodología horizontal, realicé observaciones y la entrevistas con maestros de escuelas primarias del Valle de Toluca de 2019 a 2020, respetando al máximo su subjetividad. El presente artículo es parte de la investigación Reconfiguración en educación, identidades y prácticas que lleva a cabo el Cuerpo Académico “Prácticas y subjetividad docente en contextos de reconfiguración educativa”. La temática no es menor, antes, por el contrario, es una beta que a simple vista pareciera ampliamente tratada; sin embargo, sospecho que está naturalizada por el hecho de que la sociedad al magisterio como servidores públicos, trabajadores de la educación y más recientemente nominado como facilitador de aprendizajes, guía líder mediador y otros.
PENGARUH POLA ASUH ORANG TUA TERHADAP DISIPLIN BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI
Authors: Sheillamita Gustin , Syachroji Ahmad , Rokmanah Siti
Published: January 2024

Pola asuh orang tua memegang peranan penting dalam perkembangan peserta didik, khususnya pada jenjang sekolah dasar negeri. Salah satu aspek yang sangat dipengaruhi oleh pola asuh orang tua tersebut adalah kedisiplinan belajar anak. Disiplin belajar adalah kemampuan mengatur diri, mengikuti aturan dan berkomitmen menyelesaikan tugas akademik dengan baik. Pentingnya disiplin belajar tidak hanya berdampak pada prestasi akademik anak saja, tetapi juga membentuk karakter dan pola perilaku yang akan membantu mereka dimasa depan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan desain studi pustaka, yaitu pendekatan yang berfokus pada analisis dokumen atau bahan tertulis sebagai sumber data utama. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh adalah; a) Pola asuh orang tua memiliki peranan yang signifikan dalam membentuk karakter disiplin peserta didik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pola asuh orang tua khususnya demokratis, otoriter hingga permisif dapat mempengaruhi tingkat kedisiplinan belajar peserta didik. b) Budaya sekolah berperan penting dalam pembentukan karakter peserta didik. lingkungan sekolah yang mendukung dan mendorong kedisiplinan belajar dapat berkontribusi terhadap tingkat kedisiplinan peserta didik. c) Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pola asuh demokratis cenderung memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap disiplin belajar peserta didik, sedangkan pola asuh otoriter dan permisif mempunyai dampak yang berbeda
PERANAN ORANG TUA DALAM PENGGUNAAN GADGET PADA SISWA DI SD NEGERI 1 KOTAMOBAGU
Authors: Mokodompit Sitihardianty Rukmana , A. Kum Thamrin , Suleman Suleman
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peranan orang tua dalam penggunaan gadget. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan model Miles and Huberman. Teknik keabsahan data menggunakan uji kredibilitas. Hasil penelitian dengan indikator yang digunakan adalah: 1) peranan orang tua dalam penggunaan gadget; 2) Aplikasi yang ada dalam gadget; 3) orang tua menemani dan mengawasi anak bermain gadget; 4) orang tua menentukan tempat dan membatasi waktu anak bermain gadget. Orang tua memiliki peran penting yang tidak dapat digantikan keberadaannya oleh siapapun yaitu membimbing, mendidik anak menjadi generasi masa depan yang bermanfaat untuk diri sendiri maupun orang lain. Majunya teknologi saat ini seharusnya tidak menjadikan orang tua sepenuhnya menyerahkan aktivitas anak dihabiskanhanya dengan bermain gadget saja seorang diri. Sebaiknya anak tetap diperbolehkan menggunakan, memanfaatkan dan berinteraksi di bawah bimbingan atau pengawasan orang tua.
Teacher Professional Development in the Digital Age: Addressing the Evolving Needs Post-covid
Authors: - Muneeba Anis
Published: January 2024

The unprecedented disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have necessitated a paradigm shift in education, compelling educators to adapt swiftly to the digital age. This review paper delves into the evolving landscape of teacher professional development in the post-COVID era, with a focus on addressing the multifaceted challenges and seizing the opportunities presented by technological advancements. Through a comprehensive examination of existing literature, we explore historical models of professional development, assess the impact of the digital age on education, and scrutinize the challenges faced by educators in adopting digital learning methodologies. The review also highlights effective models of teacher professional development, elucidating individualized learning plans, online courses, collaborative communities, and mentoring programs. Best practices and successful case studies are analyzed to distill key insights for enhancing teacher readiness in the digital era. Furthermore, the paper identifies current trends in teacher professional development post-COVID, encompassing the utilization of digital platforms, microlearning, and the integration of social-emotional learning. A critical discussion of challenges and barriers, such as limited resources, resistance to change, and time constraints, underscores the need for tailored strategies. The findings contribute to a nuanced understanding of the dynamics surrounding teacher professional development in the digital age, offering implications for future practices and concluding with a call for continued adaptability in the ever-evolving field of education.
An Impact of Marketing Strategies on Sales Enhancement of Software Applications with Reference to Pune Region – A Study
Authors: - Swapnil Kamalakar , - Dr. Ghousia Imam
Published: January 2024

The present research depicted the impact of marketing strategies on sales enhancement of software applications with reference to the Pune region. In this research, multiple marketing strategies such as digital marketing, social media management, inside sales, direct sales, email campaigns, etc. were identified and thoroughly studied. The said marketing strategies were considered on the basis of the researcher’s 10+ years of work experience in sales and marketing, interacting with industry leaders and domain experts in the field of sales and marketing.
The research experimentally investigated the impact of multiple marketing strategies on sales enhancement of software applications with reference to the Pune region. The participants (Sales and Marketing professionals = 35) were randomly chosen and were circulated an online questionnaire. This study helped in the identification of optimum sales strategies, helped in deriving the optimum combination of sales strategies, and concluded how these strategies have an impact on sales enhancement of software applications.
It was observed that the sales and marketing strategies have a positive impact on the enhancement of software sales with reference to the Pune region. The study shows that companies use multiple sales and marketing strategies for sales enhancement of software applications.
SmartBeats: Riding the Wave of AI Innovation in Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Authors: - Hannah Alex
Published: January 2024

This paper examines how Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed cardiovascular pharmacology. With cardiovascular diseases still one of the leading causes of global morbidity and mortality, AI comes to play a special role in changing the face of an aging world. This paper delves into the different aspects of AI in cardiovascular pharmacology. Among these are its use for predictive modeling, big data integration, and acceleration of drug discovery and patient care processes. We talk about the progress achieved by AI technologies such as machine learning, deep learning and data analytics; how they can enhance diagnostic accuracy, tailor treatment to fit individual patients, and optimize drug development. Moreover, the paper explores the problems and ethical challenges involved in incorporating AI into health care--data privacy; algorithmic bias; lack of transparency. Combining the use of case studies, actual applications and future prospects, it paints a clear picture of how AI will radically change cardiovascular pharmacology. The paper shows that artificial intelligence is already changing patient clinical outcomes today and how healthcare costs for society overall may follow suit in the near future.
गांधी दर्शन में नैतिकता की प्रासंगिकता
Authors: - रीता देवी सिंह , - वी.ड़ी.पाराशर
Published: January 2024

वस्तुतः महात्मा गांधी ने किसी नवीन दर्षन की रचना नहीं की है वरन् उनके विचारों का जो दर्षनिक आधार है वही गांधी-दर्षन है। गांधीजी के सम्पूर्ण जीवन मंे हमें भले ही उसका स्वरूप राजनीतिक, आर्थिक, सामाजिक, शैक्षणिक, कैसा भी हो आध्यात्मिकता उसका मूल स्वर है। उनका सम्पूर्ण जीवन मानवता की अध्यात्मिक उन्नति में संलग्न रहा है। गांधीजी के चिन्तन में ईष्वर के प्रति अटूट आस्था एवं विष्वास था। उन्होंने ईष्वर को एक़ जीवन्त शक्ति मानते हुये कहा कि हमारा जीवन उसी शक्ति से संचालित है। स्वयं गांधी जी के शब्दों में-’’ईष्वर वर्णन से परे की कोई ऐसी चीज है। जिसे हम अनुभव तो कर सकते है किन्तु जान नही सकते।’’ सत्य को ईष्वर के रूप में परिभाषित करते हुये गांधीजी ने इसे व्यापकता प्रदान की एव ंसत्य में ईष्वर के अनेक लक्षणों जैसे सद़ाचार, नैतिकता, न्याय, अहिंसा एवं प्रेम आदि को समाविष्ट किया।
Review Article on Effect of Dietary and Lifestyle Changes in Treatment of Post Partum Haemorrhoids
Authors: - Sakshi Kaushik , - Swati Verma
Published: January 2024

Post partum journey is full of challenges for most new mothers. Among many challenges post partum haemorrhoids hold a major stratum of complications that occur to a mother after child birth.The choice of treatment modalities of haemorrhoids depends highly on degrees of prolapse of haemorrhoids the patient is suffering from. Majority of these haemorrhoids can be treated with simple dietary and lifestyle changes without requiring any sort of surgeries. This article discusses several easy ways to incorporate changes in the diet and lifestyle which can be highly effective in dealing with post partum haemorrhoids.
An Overview of Air Pollution and Its Impact on Human Health in Kolkata
Authors: - Arpita Dutta , - Arnab Rao
Published: January 2024

This paper consists the overview of air pollution in the Kolkata Municipal area in between the time span of 2018 to 2022 to analyse the trend of air pollution in the area and its impact on human health. For this purpose some cartographic techniques have been used to analyse the data. Different calculations have been done with different data sets to analyse the trend
«The one who gazed in the highest ideal of truth»: life and work of Mykola Masiukevych (1899–1970)
Authors: Nakonechna Zoriana
Published: January 2024

In the history of the Ukrainian press, there are still a lot of little-studied or completely unknown individuals who took an active part in sociopolitical, literary-artistic, sports life. Through the printed word, they sought to enlighten society and assist it in choosing life values.
All these individuals, who at a certain historical point tried to convey to ordinary readers as much essential information as possible about the life of the Ukrainian people, deserve to become known among all those interested in the history of our country.
Thus, in the proposed article, based on reference and press publications, the biography of the obscure Ukrainian journalist, editor, literary critic, public, and sports figure Mykola Masiukevych is reconstructed, who spent most of his life in exile but continued to collaborate with Ukrainian periodicals.
The periodicals in which he was published or collaborated have been studied and documented, including such periodicals as «Studentskyi Vistnyk» (Prague, 1923–1931), «Rozbudova Natsii» (Prague, 1928–1934), «Ukrainskyi Sokil» (Prague, 1934–1937), and the Lviv newspaper «Novyi Chas» (1923–1939), where he briefly served as a foreign correspondent. The topics of this author’s publications, as well as the cryptonyms he may have used, have been determined.
Keywords: Mykola Masіukevich, Central Union of Ukrainian Students, Ukrainian Scientific Institute in Berlin, «Studentskyi Vistnyk», «Rozbudova Natsii», «Novyi Chas», the history of the Ukrainian press.
Sonia Kulykivna and Sofia Kulykivna: identification problem
Authors: Sereda Oksana
Published: January 2024

The biographical facts and creative activity of translator Sofia Kulykivna and film manager and editor Sonia Kulykivna have been studied in detail on the basis of archival documents, biographical dictionaries, and articles in the press. The latest research and publications about Sofia (Sonia) Kulykivna have been elaborated. A comparative analysis of this information has been carried out and it’s been found that Sofia Kulykivna and Sonia Kulykivna have different dates and places of birth, parents’ names and marital status. The version that these are different personalities, who were mistakenly united by modern researchers into one figure, has been finally confirmed. Both general scientific methods (deduction, induction, analysis, synthesis) and special scientific methods (hypothetical-scientific, biographical, study of archival documents) have been used to carry out the research.
The found texts (translations and publications) signed by Kulykivna have been analyzed and a clear trend has been witnessed: the translator always signed herself as Sofia Kulykivna, and the editor and film manager – as Sonia Kulykivna.
The biography of Sofia Kulykivna (Kulyk-Mykytiyk) has been presented, her translation activity and cooperation with the Lviv press have been described. Biographical facts about Sonia Kulykivna have been highlighted, her photo was found, her journalistic and editorial-publishing activities have been disclosed, her pseudonyms have been given. It is noted that Sonia Kulykivna’s fate after 1935 is unknown and requires additional scientific research.
It is summarized that archival documents and materials from family archives played a key role in verifying the version about the existence of two Kulykivna’s namesakes in the interwar space of Galicia. Both were realized in the media space of interwar Galicia, which caused confusion and the intertwining of their life and creative facts into a joint biography. It is emphasized that the unique creative path of each of them encourages its more thorough study.
Keywords: Sonia Kulykivna, Sofia Kulykivna, biography, periodical, translation, cinema.
The Effect of Supportive Therapy in Reducing Anxiety in Juvenile Inmates in Class IIb Correctional Institutions, Purwakarta Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Pratiwi Shinny Ria
Published: January 2024

Anxiety is a mental health problem that is often experienced by teenagers, including juvenile inmates. Supportive therapy is one intervention that can be used to reduce anxiety in adolescents. This study aims to determine the effect of supportive therapy on reducing anxiety in juvenile inmates at the Class IIb Correctional Institution, Purwakarta Regency, Indonesia. This research uses a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group design. The research sample consisted of 30 juvenile inmates who were divided into two groups, namely the intervention group (15 people) and the control group (15 people). The intervention group was given supportive therapy for 4 weeks, while the control group was given no intervention. The results of the study showed that there was a significant reduction in anxiety in the intervention group after being given supportive therapy. The average level of anxiety in the intervention group before the intervention was 2.67 (SD=0.488), while after the intervention, it was 1.53 (SD=0.516). This difference is statistically significant (p<0.001). Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that supportive therapy can reduce anxiety in juvenile inmates. Supportive therapy can help juvenile inmates understand and address the causes of their anxiety, as well as increase their ability to use adaptive coping resources.
Sensitivity and Specificity of Pleural Fluid Cytology to Histopathology Examination in Lung Tumor Patients at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, Indonesia
Authors: Kurniawan Didy , Gama Satria  , Dini Rizkie Wijayanti  , Legiran
Published: January 2024

Introduction. Lung tumors are pathological growths in the lung that are strongly associated with lung cancer. In 2018, lung cancer, a form of lung tumor, had the greatest occurrence among all types of cancer. It accounted for 2,093,876 new cases, which represented 11.6% of all cancer cases. The objective of this study was to assess the sensitivity and specificity of pleural effusion cytology testing compared to histopathological examination in patients with lung malignancies at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital in Palembang, Indonesia.

Methods. This study was a retrospective analytical-observational study. This study encompassed a cohort of 35 patients who fulfilled the specified inclusion criteria. We used the SPSS version 22.0 for Windows application to perform bivariate analysis in data processing and analysis.

Results. The study yielded a sensitivity score of 13.63%, indicating the pleural fluid cytology method's accuracy in detecting lung cancer in individuals with low values. This study demonstrates a specificity value of 100%, indicating the frequency at which the pleural fluid cytology approach accurately identifies cancer.

Conclusion. The use of cytology as a screening tool for identifying lung tumor illnesses is limited, although it demonstrates a high level of specificity in ruling out healthy individuals.
Understanding and Supporting Social and Emotional Learning Skills for Adolescent Girls During and After Covid-19 Pandemic in Uganda
Authors: Mitana John Mary Vianney , Wendo Jean Mary
Published: January 2024

While COVID-19 affected everyone, adolescent girls were the most affected due to socio-economic barriers, further compounding their social and emotional well-being and Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH). This study employed a Feminist Participatory Action Research methodology to understand the adolescent girls’ social and emotional well-being and the Social-Emotional Skills (SES) they need for their SRH and learning during and post-COVID-19 period. The study participants included 158 adolescent girls from Yakwe school in Uganda. The study findings revealed an overwhelming majority of adolescent girls citing transactional sex for basic goods (especially menstrual hygiene products) and increasing social and emotional vulnerability to unplanned pregnancies. The study further revealed a lack of systemic support at school and family/community levels. The study recommends school-wide systemic supports targeting students, teachers, school leaders, and parents, prioritizing students’ social and emotional skills, and allocating necessary resources to develop the structures needed to nurture and sustain SES
A Computational Study of a Prebiotic Synthesis of α-Tocopherol, Vitamin-E and Tocols
Authors: Aylward Nigel
Published: January 2024

The prebiotic synthesis of α-tocopherol and the tocols is postulated as a copolymerization of the planetary gases propyne, ethyne and carbon monoxide on a magnesium ion metalloporphyrin complex where the ligands are bonded on the metal or nitrogen pyrrole sites as a two site catalyst. The order of addition of the monomers to form the chroman residue of α-tocopherol is 2 ethyne, propyne, carbon monoxide, 2 ethyne, carbon monoxide leading to bonding on the catalyst to give a chroman derivative. The phytyl side-chain is formed from the successive addition of propyne and ethyne monomers where the isoprenoid residues formed are subsequently hydrogenated. The separation of the catalyst is facilitated by hydrogen radicals to give α-tocopherol. The reactions have been shown to be feasible from the overall enthalpy changes in the ZKE approximation at the HF and MP2 /6-31G* level, and with acceptable activation energies.
Integrating gender in research and development: A case study of how organizations working in Honduras approach participatory gender analyses in agrifood systems
Authors: Rodriguez Mary T. , Williams Rebecca J. , Niewoehner-Green Jera E. , Morales Sarahi
Published: January 2024

Gender assessments are often used to inform gender mainstreaming in agriculture for development programming and practices. However, they often lack true community engagement, integration of critical perspectives for structural transformation, and a systems approach to support gender equality. In our qualitative case study, we conducted a content analysis of gender policies and approaches for the largest funding and implementing organizations working in Honduras. Our findings indicate that some organizations address the known gaps in the effectiveness of gender analyses such as inclusion of masculinities and moving beyond economic empowerment to address other important domains for women’s empowerment. However, the majority of organizations continued to approach participation as extractive rather than transformative, over-relied on the economic domain as the sole indicator of empowerment, failed to integrate critical contemporary theories such as intersectionality and masculinities, and inadequately addressed the fundamental structural inequalities in the systems that reinforce normative gender roles. Improving practices for participatory gender assessments and addressing dominant social norms during research is necessary to have significant gender transformative and sustainable impacts on agrifood systems.
Visual Q methodology: A methodological approach to empower marginalized populations in agriculture throughout the global south
Authors: Roberts Richie
Published: January 2024

Ensuring that marginalized populations become empowered in agriculture is vital to the success of global agricultural development goals. However, these populations have reported lacking access, power, and voice. Perhaps one strategy researchers can use to address this issue is through visual Q methodology. In this methodological paper, I argue that by combining the tenets of Q and visual methodologies, researchers can offer empirically grounded findings that evoke powerful, rich insight into the perspectives of marginalized populations in agriculture who may lack the communication skills to articulate their perspectives through words. To this point, however, the approach has lacked clear guidance, which has led to diminished quality in the published literature on visual Q methodology. In response, I offer six principles to guide visual Q methodological studies moving forward: (a) relationship-building with participants, (b) participant training, (c) concourse development, (d) Q set sampling, (e) data collection, and (f) data analysis and interpretation.
Innovating methods of agricultural development research and practice
Authors: Roberts T. Grady
Published: January 2024

As we race towards 2030, the target date for achieving the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, it is critical that we examine our approaches to agricultural development research and practice. We should not expect extraordinary results by using the approaches we have always used. Rather, we must innovate. To that end, Advancements in Agricultural Development held a Symposium on Methods of Agricultural Development Research and Practice in October 2023 on the University of Reading campus, co-hosted by the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development. We invited recognized experts from around the world to develop papers focused on innovative methods of agricultural development practice or innovative methods of agricultural development research. We had ten papers presented that were authored by 26 researchers representing 13 universities/research institutes in 6 countries. Sixteen authors attended the symposium to present their papers. A healthy dialogue followed each presentation to help authors refine their papers, resulting in the articles published in this special issue. A summary of each article is provided.
Redesain Pasar Tradisonal Kara Wutung Di Adonara Kabupaten Flores Timur Dengan Tema Hemat Energi
Authors: Belun Dedianus Masang , Dede Petrus Jhon Alfred Depa , Kurniawan DVX. Deddy
Published: January 2024

Kara Wutung traditional market, is one of the traditional markets on the island of Adonara, East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province.  This market plays a very important role in meeting the living needs of the people around the island of Adonara. This market serves as a buffer for the community's economy and is one of the sources of income for local governments. The main problem of Kara Wutung market is that the  indoor space of the market during the day  is seen in  dark, stuffy, hot and  smelly conditions, this is due to the lack of openings for natural lighting and circulation for  air in and out. These spaces must require artificial lighting during the day such as lights and artificial lighting such as fans and air conditioners to reduce hot air temperature conditions. In redesigning this market by choosing an energy-saving theme. The selection of this theme aims to minimize the consumption ofenergy used for theuse of electric lights, air conditioners / fans. The reduction in energy use, especially during the day, is carried out by utilizing natural lighting from the sun and natural lighting from the wind. This method of design is carried out by analyzing data by means of; quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, and comparative analysis. Data collection is carried out by means of; literature studies, interviews, as well as observations. After conducting the analysis, the next stage is to draw up the concept of planning and designing. From the results of the design at the Kara Wutung traditional market using energy-efficient design concepts and strategies, it has provided the right solution to the problems that occur in the Kara Wutung traditional market. The application of design concepts and strategies is carried out in ways such as; utilizing naturallighting with the addition of skylight on the roof of the building, the use of vegetation as a sunlight filter. Focusing on the wide openings in the building, placing the building extending from the north south direction, the building is designed with a dominant flat plane shape and rectangular and a gable roof with openings above the roof so that air circulation can easily go in and out.
Desain lapisan Perkerasan Jalan Pada Ruas Jalan Desa Mbangga – Woloboa Kecamatan Wolowaru Kabupaten Ende
Authors: Radja Veronika Miana , Sydin Thomas Aquino A. , Gado Alfridus
Published: January 2024

The Mbangga-Woloboa road section, Rindiwawo Village, Wolowaru District is included in the local road type with rigid pavement and a road width of 3 meters. Every year the condition of the Mbangga-Woloboa road section experiences damage, where several parts of the road have many holes and when it rains there are lots of puddles of water, which is very disturbing for road users. Even though the Ministry of Public Works, with the available funds, has repaired the existing damage by overlaying it repeatedly, it has not been able to solve the existing problem completely because the road condition has deteriorated again before it reaches its design life. Therefore, it needs to be redesigned by repairing the subgrade layer and replacing the road surface layer with new rigid pavement according to the load of vehicles passing through the road. So by using the AASHTO method, the traffic growth rate (i) of the planned road is 5.23% per year with collector road class. The effective Resilient Modulus (MR) value on the road section is 2770 psi with a CBR value of 1.87%, and DDT 2.70 kg/cm2. The thickness of the pavement layer is found to be D1 = 13 cm, D2 = 20 cm, and D3 = 41 cm.
Diagnosis and treatment experience of atypical hepatic cystic echinococcosis type 1 at a tertiary center in China
Authors: Li Yu-Peng , Zhang Jie , Li Zhi-De , Ma Chao , Tian Guang-Lei , Meng Yuan , Chen Xiong , Ma Zhi-Gang
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND

Some hydatid cysts of cystic echinococcosis type 1 (CE1) lack well-defined cyst walls or distinctive endocysts, making them difficult to differentiate from simple hepatic cysts.

AIM

To investigate the diagnostic methods for atypical hepatic CE1 and the clinical efficacy of laparoscopic surgeries.

METHODS

The clinical data of 93 patients who had a history of visiting endemic areas of CE and were diagnosed with cystic liver lesions for the first time at the People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (China) from January 2018 to September 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Clinical diagnoses were made based on findings from serum immunoglobulin tests for echinococcosis, routine abdominal ultrasound, high-frequency ultrasound, abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan, and laparoscopy. Subsequent to the treatments, these patients underwent reexaminations at the outpatient clinic until October 2023. The evaluations included the diagnostic precision of diverse examinations, the efficacy of surgical approaches, and the incidence of CE recurrence.

RESULTS

All 93 patients were diagnosed with simple hepatic cysts by conventional abdominal ultrasound and abdominal CT scan. Among them, 16 patients were preoperatively diagnosed with atypical CE1, and 77 were diagnosed with simple hepatic cysts by high-frequency ultrasound. All the 16 patients preoperatively diagnosed with atypical CE1 underwent laparoscopy, of whom 14 patients were intraoperatively confirmed to have CE1, which was consistent with the postoperative pathological diagnosis, one patient was diagnosed with a mesothelial cyst of the liver, and the other was diagnosed with a hepatic cyst combined with local infection. Among the 77 patients who were preoperatively diagnosed with simple hepatic cysts, 4 received aspiration sclerotherapy of hepatic cysts, and 19 received laparoscopic fenestration. These patients were intraoperatively diagnosed with simple hepatic cysts. During the follow-up period, none of the 14 patients with CE1 experienced recurrence or implantation of hydatid scolices. One of the 77 patients was finally confirmed to have CE complicated with implantation to the right intercostal space.

CONCLUSION

Abdominal high-frequency ultrasound can detect CE1 hydatid cysts. The laparoscopic technique serves as a more effective diagnostic and therapeutic tool for CE.
Pemasaran Efektif di Era Digital: Membuka Toko Online di Platform Marketplace Indonesia
Authors: Athaya Athaya , Wahyudin Wahyudin
Published: January 2024

Digital marketing has become an important element in a company's marketing strategy in the current digital era. This also applies to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). One of the popular digital marketing platforms in Indonesia is the marketplace. Marketplaces offer various benefits for SMEs, such as ease of managing online stores, access to a wide market, and relatively affordable costs. This community service activity aims to increase the knowledge and skills of SMEs in opening and managing online stores on the Indonesian marketplace platform. This activity is carried out using training and mentoring methods. This community service activity was carried out in Tangerang City, Banten for Batu Ceper Clothing SMEs. The results of the activity show that participants have acquired adequate knowledge and skills in opening and managing an online shop on the Indonesian marketplace platform.
Pelatihan Pengolahan Administrasi Data Desa untuk Mewujudkan CANTIK (Cinta Statistika) bagi Perangkat Desa di Kantor Desa Kerik Kecamatan Takeran
Authors: Lusiana Restu , Murtafiah Wasilatul , Suprapto Edy , Apriandi Davi , Krisdiana Ika , Setyansah Reza Kusuma
Published: January 2024

In the era of digitalization, developing village officials requires human resources who can adapt to technology. This is closely related to the demand generated by the Covid-19 pandemic, where all activities are conducted online and physical gatherings are prohibited. This is necessary to ensure that village officials' skills continuously improve and they become proficient in operating electronic devices, particularly computers. The training is intended to equip all village officials in Kerik sub-district Takeran Magetan district with the skills to manage village data administration using statistical data and create infographics, based on the service requirements. The primary goals of this training are managing village archive data, financial management, and population statistics. This training delivers both theoretical and practical components. Hence, the Mathematics Education Study Program at PGRI Madiun University organised a training session at Kerik Village Office, Takeran District. This session aimed to train Village Officials in processing village data administration using Google Spreadsheet with a focus on Love Statistics (CANTIK concept). This training session utilises Google Spreadsheet to teach basic operational skills with the help of descriptive statistics. The training covers five parts that include an introductory session on Google Spreadsheet, Ribbon parts and functions, data management, data analysis, and data printing. The training session was carried out smoothly, and its success was measured by the enthusiasm of the participants during the training, as well as the post-activity evaluation and monitoring. The participants are now competent in managing the village office data properly as they work.
Development and Validation of a Knowledge Checklist of Cognitive Therapy for Nurses(KCCTN)
Authors: Takashi OHUE
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to develop a Knowledge Checklist of Cognitive Therapy for Nurses (KCCTN) to assess theeffectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy-based training. Sixteen items were collected from the provisional KCCTN; four response choices were created for each item with one correct response. The reliability and validity study results showed that Cronbach’s alpha was 0.63. The intra-class correlation was calculated using the data on the number of correct answers before and after the training of nursing college students, and the reliability was confirmed at r=0.65 (p<0.01). The uncorrelatedness of KCCTN and KBPAC helped establish discriminatory validity. Two-way analysis of variance with the dependent variable being the KCCTN score of the intervention group (nurses, N=30) and control group (nursing students, N=76) implementing cognitive-behavioral therapy, and pre-and post-intervention factors were calculated for hospital nurses. The results showed a significant interaction with a significant improvement in the intervention group.
Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence Medical Waste Classification System and Method
Authors: Pao JuChen  , Wei Kai Liou
Published: January 2024

There are four categories of medical waste that cannot be mixed as this will cause serious problems suchas environmental pollution or infection. In the past, the classification of medical waste often involved a lot ofhuman and material resources to process, with workers at risk of exposure to infectious substances. Therefore, an augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) medical waste classification system and method were developed. This innovative medical waste classification system and method combines AR and AI identification technology to reduce the risk of manual judgment errors by clinical staff when handling medical waste.
Family History, BMI and Sympathetic Hyperactivity in Healthy Offsprings of Hypertensive Parents
Authors: Sangeeta Dattatreya Tuppad
Published: January 2024

Objective

Hypertension is associated with large and growing health and economic burden of Cardiovascular and renal diseases. Hypertension doubles the risk of cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease(CHD), congestive heart failure, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, renal failure and peripheral arterial disease.

Recent study suggests prevalence of Hypertension is increasing as a consequence of increasing obesity. Both environmental and Genetic factors contribute to the increased prevalence of Hypertension. Obesity and weight gain are strong, independent risk factors for hypertension. Aim of this study was to assess relation between Family history, BMI and autonomic function tests in healthy offsprings of hypertensive parents.

Method

The present study was conducted in 35 normotensive healthy offsprings of Hypertensive parents (Study Group) and 35 normotensive healthy offsprings of Nonhypertensive parents (Control Group), in the age groupof 18–21 years, randomnly selected from 1st and 2nd MBBS Students of Shri. BM patil Medical College. Bijapur.

Results

There is also significant increase in sympathetic function tests and insignificant increase in the readings of parasympathetic function tests and significant increase in resting Respiratory rate and Resting Systolic Blood Pressure in study group compared to control group.

Conclusion

This cross sectional study showed increase in prevalence of cardiac autonomic dysfunction more of sympathetic overactivity in normotensive healthy offsprings of Hypertensive parents, compared to normotensive healthy offsprings of Nonhypertensive parents.
Enhancing the Students Understanding of Place Theory of Hearing Using a Sonometer
Authors: Kamalakannan Vadivel,  Gnanasenthil Ganesh
Published: January 2024

The place theory of hearing considers the basilar membrane to be a series of stretched strings with different resonant frequencies. We have attempted to enhance the students understanding of this concept using a small group demonstration with a sonometer. Our results show that ninety five percent were of the opinion that this demonstration enhanced their understanding, ninety percent opined that this demonstration helped review this topic. We conclude that our model is suitable for resource limited settings and can be used for small group discussions.
A Study of Pulmonary Function Test in Workers Engaged in Processing of Natural Rubber
Authors: Suja Gopalakrisnan, Annamma Kurien, Davis Paul
Published: January 2024

Background

The rubber industries use a greater variety of chemicals than any other branch of industry. The processing area is the site at which workers are exposed to many atmospheric contaminants. The impact of health hazards of latex in this group of workers is highly under reported and it is in this regards that an attempt in this study was made to assess the influence of latex and other chemicals on pulmonary function of workers engaged in rubber processing.

Objective

To assess the pulmonary function of workers engaged in processing of natural rubber

Method

This is a descriptive cross-sectional study involving 50 rubber workers who were selected from camps conducted in different parts of Kottayam district, Kerala.

A portable vitalograph was used to assess the pulmonary functions-FEV1(Forced expiratory volume in 1st second), FEV1/FVC and FEF25–75%(Forced expiratory flow rate). Statistical analysis was done using excel and epi-info

Results

A statistically significant reduction was seen in the FEV1/FVC values among 80% of the rubber workers indicating obstructive airway disease. A statistically significant reduction was seen in the FEF 25–75% values among 26% of the rubber workers.

Conclusion

Rubber workers have a risk of developing obstructive and small airway diseases due to continuous exposure to latex and chemicals which are airway irritants. Health awareness and health promotion activities should be initiated among the workers to prevent and reduce the progress of pulmonary diseases.
Variations in Respiratory Movements in Normal Subjects based on the Type of Chair Used
Authors: Swetha Matta, L.K.Sumitra
Published: January 2024

Background

Sitting is the main everyday ‘activity’ of contemporary people. In In 1997, the number of hours spent weekly on computer was 5.9, whereas in 2003 it reached 14.6 per week. The latest research confirms the significant impact of the sitting posture on the respiratory system. The aim of this study to compare the respiratory chest movements based on the type of chair used.

Aims & Objectives

1.Comparison of respiratory amplitudes in females in chair 1 and chair 2

2.Comparison of respiratory amplitudes in males in chair 1 and chair 2

3.Comparison of respiratory amplitudes(in males & females) in relation with weight.

Materials & Method

The present study was conducted in the Research laboratory, Dept. of Physiology, RVMIMS, Laxmakkapally, Siddipet. A total of 60 subjects were selected (30 males & 30 females) between age group 17–25 years. Respiratory movements and weight were recorded. Respiratory movements were recorded using stethograph (respiratory belt) and Weight using weighing machine. The study covered respiratory chest movement assessment of the subjects in two different chairs.

Results

All measured values were statistically analyzed using Window Stat software. Paired t-test analysis and ANOVA has been used to find out the significant p. Amplitudes for the first chair (298.4mV) reached a higher average level than for the second one (268.9mV).The study did not show correlation between body weight and respiratory amplitudes in first chair and second chair. The comparison clearly shows a higher respiratory amplitude for females(300.3±36.9) in first chair as compared to men(296.5±43).

Conclusion

The study results conclude that there is a considerable change in the chest respiratory movements depending on the orientations of joints and muscle activation. Respiratory movements in chair 1 (upright position) are higher than chair 2 (slumped position). Thus an emphasis should be made on changing the seats’ physical activity and its effect on respiratory system.
Effect of Smartphone Addiction on Motor Efficiency in Upper Limb Assessed by Bimanual Coordination in Young Adults
Authors: Jagadamba Aswathappa, Shobha MV, Kedara Harshitha
Published: January 2024

Objectives

To compare efficiency index by bimanual coordination in smartphone addictors & non-addictors

Materials & Method

Cross sectional observational data was collected from Professional students in the age group 18–25 years who uses smartphone more than 6 months. Smartphone addiction was assessed using scale-SV questionnaire. Among them 50 smartphone non addictors & 50 addictors. Bimanual coordination of upperlimbs was done by using two hand coordination test apparatus with electric chronoscope & efficiency index was calculated.

Results

A Mann Whitney U test was conducted to determine whether there was a difference in the score of addiction & nonaddiction. From this data it can be concluded that there was a significantly higher score in smartphone addictors compared to nonaddictors (U=0.500, n1=n2=50, P < 0.001) The effect of smartphone addiction on efficiency index assessed by bimanual coordination were compared using an independent t test. Mean of efficiency index in smart phone non addictors & addictors was 78.90+17.04 & 53.70+18.06 (t=-7.17 p<0.001), which is statistically significant.

Conclusion

Motor efficiency in upper limb assessed by bimanual coordination in young adults is significantly decreased in smart phone addictors compared to the non-addictors.