bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enhancing Afforestation Success: Seedling Survival and Growth in Relation to Planting Pit Digging and Vegetation Control in Rashaya Al-Wadi, Lebanon
Authors: Saleh Mohammad , Baydoun Safaa , Mostafa Wael , Salman Hisham , Borjac Jamilah
Published: January 2025

Afforestation is vital for environmental conservation but is hindered in arid and semi-arid regions by water scarcity and competitive vegetation. This study evaluates three pit-digging methods (traditional pits, hoedad, and auger tools) and three vegetation control strategies (mulching, mowing, and herbicide) in Rashaya al-Wadi, Lebanon. Six tree species (Quercus calliprinos, Quercus infectoria, Pistacia palaestina, Pinus pinea, Pinus halepensis, and Cedrus libani) were assessed using a randomized complete block design with 12 treatment combinations replicated across four blocks. Seedlings were planted with uniform spacing, and vegetation controls were applied once at planting. Survival and growth, measured biannually over two years as height and root collar diameter (RCD), were analyzed using ANOVA. Survival was highest with mulch (51%), followed by herbicide (35%), and lowest with mowing (1.2%) and control (1.4%). Height growth ranged from 6.75–30.44 cm with mulch, 3.72–36.89 cm with herbicide, 1.92–5.25 cm with mowing, and 1.81–6.08 cm with control. RCD growth followed similar trends. Traditional pits achieved the highest survival, while the hoedad tool had the lowest. Findings demonstrate that mulching with traditional pits enhances afforestation success and offers a sustainable solution for semi-arid regions. Further research is needed to refine methods for diverse sites.
Keywords: afforestation success, competitive vegetation, environmental conservation, pit-digging methods, seedling survival
The first recorded case of herbicide resistance in Estonia: common chickweed (Stellaria media) resistant to sulfonylureas
Authors: Pihu Silvia , Mäe Andres , Kennedy Hannah Joy Vivian , Hamouzova Katerina
Published: January 2025

Herbicide resistance has been insufficiently studied in the Baltic countries. Chickweed (Stellaria media), an adaptive and competitive annual weed, poses a significant agricultural threat due to its low and dense canopy. This study aimed to evaluate the level of resistance to acetolactate synthase (ALS) inhibitors in chickweed populations in Estonia and identify potential mechanisms. In the initial dose-response experiment, a biotype from Järva County exhibited resistance to the ALS inhibitor tribenuron-methyl. Molecular analysis identified a mutation at position 574 in the ALS gene, where tryptophan was replaced by leucine. Testing of eight chickweed biotypes for resistance to tribenuron-methyl and the combination herbicide iodosulfuron + amidosulfuron found three resistant biotypes. The Järva County biotype was cross-resistant to sulfonylureas, while two others exhibited resistance only to iodosulfuron + amidosulfuron. The latter two biotypes lacked the ALS gene mutation, suggesting non-target-site resistance mechanisms, although these were not investigated further. These findings highlight the potential for widespread herbicide resistance in Estonia and emphasize the need for more comprehensive monitoring and research into resistance mechanisms.
lntra- ja interobserver-variaatio pienoiskuvien tulkinnassa
Authors: Vaara Jaakko
Published: January 2025

Tulkittiin 463 umpimähkäisesti valittua RP-filmiä ilman RP-korttien apua huomioiden patologiset ja röntgennegatiiviset löydökset. Lisäksi huomioitiin leesion sijainti. Muistiinpanot tehtiin ulkopuolisen henkilön toimesta. Kuukauden kuluttua tulkittiin samalla menetelmällä eri järjestyksessä samat filmit uudestaan. Siirtymistä ensimmäisen luennan patologisten ryhmästä negatiivisten ryhmään toisessa luennassa tapahtui vain yhdessä tapauksessa. Yksi alakentän leesio jäi huomaamatta toisessa luennassa. I luennassa yksi kärjen leesio tulkittiin II luennassa yläkentässä sijaitsevaksi. I luennassa havaittu yksi pleuramuutostapaus tulkittiin toisessa luennassa röntgennegatiiviseksi. Vastaavasti II luenta antoi yhden pleuramuutoksen lisää. Muiden henkilöiden osalta tulkinnat olivat identtiset.
Interobserver-variaatio tutkittiin tarkastelemalla 481 filmiä. Kirjoittajan ja toisen lukijan tulkinta oli sama 96. 7 prosentissa. Näissä tulkinnoissa pleuramuutos ei muuttunut leesioksi eikä leesio pleuramuutokseksi. Kirjoittajan normaaleiksi tulkitsemista neljä tulkittiin leesioksi ja kaksi pleuramuutokseksi toisen lukijan toimesta. Vastaavasti toisen lukijan normaaleiksi tulkitsemista kuusi tulkittiin leesioiksi ja neljä pleuramuutoksiksi kirjoittajan toimesta.
Interobserver-testi inaktiviteetin reliabiliteetin arvostelemiseksi suoritettiin tulkitsemalla 25 henkilön patologisen löydöksen omaavat filmit kahteen eri kertaan eri järjestyksessä. I luennassa progressiota oli tapahtunut kuudessa tapauksessa, stabiilina löydös oli pysynyt 15 ja regressiota oli tapahtunut neljässä tapauksessa vertaamalla filmejä samoista henkilöistä 2-3 vuotta aikaisemmin otettuihin vastaaviin filmeihin. Toinen tulkinta oli muutoin identtinen, mutta yksi tapaus, jossa alunperin oli todettu regressiota, oli nyt stabiilien ryhmässä.
Utilizing Online Reviews for Human Resource Development in the Retail Industry Using Aspect-based Sentiment Analysis
Authors: Pramudika Gregorios Ferrari , Astanti Ririn Diar , Purnama Ignatius Luddy Indra
Published: January 2025

The growth in the retail industry means that the retail industry must have a competitive advantage to compete. One source of competitive advantage is customer experience. One factor that has a positive influence on customer experience is the service provided by frontline employees. Nowadays, customers can easily share their experiences and information in online reviews. Therefore, a good understanding of online reviews is necessary to maintain customer satisfaction. This paper proposes a new method for obtaining information from online reviews available on online review platforms such as Google Maps. Reviews on the website will be scraped and translated into English using the large language model (LLM). The translated reviews will be translated to obtain aspects, sentiments, and opinions using an aspect-based sentiment analysis (ABSA) model that has been previously drilled using a dataset in English. The findings are visualized into Pareto diagrams and word cloud to identify aspects related to human resources that most influence the negative or positive ratings given by customers through online reviews.
Proposed Education Quality Improvement Using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the Poka-yoke Method at SDS Kartini (Case Study: Grade I and Grade II)
Authors: Wijaya Felicia , Abidin
Published: January 2025

Since everything in this world is mortal and ultimately ends, life here is valuable for making a positive contribution. Early in life, one must obtain an educational or learning process to contribute positively. SDS Kartini is a service industrial institution in the basic education field, which consists of six levels or grades. However, in the implementation, the development of students in grades I and II at SDS Kartini is still less than optimal. Next, since human resources are mostly involved in the learning process performances, the poka yoke method is used to prepare the improvement solution. Then, at the procedure of the poka yoke method, there is a stage for choosing the best solution. The analytical hierarchy process (AHP) method can be applied to determine the best solution. Based on the opinions of several education practitioners (class teacher, Chairman of Foundation, and school accreditation assessor) and the calculations using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) method, the best solution obtained is that the teacher must establish good relationships with the parents or guardians of the students. To reach that goal, a standard operating procedure (SOP) or workflow focused on optimizing attendance records has been proposed. That proposed solution is named "HADIR", where "HADIR" stands for harmonization, assistance, declaration, inspection, and repetition.
Marketing for Higher Education Institution: A Review and Theoretical Framework
Authors: Adrianto Ega , Suharyanti Yosephine
Published: January 2025

A higher education institution (HEI) builds its quality throughout the process, from student admission to graduation. One of the critical points in the admission process, by which the applicants are selected, is the number of applicants being selected. To get a large number of applicants, an HEI undertakes marketing programs. Many studies on HEI marketing discuss factors differently, depending on the case and the viewpoints or the objectives. This study reviews 52 articles on HEI marketing to get general insights and develop a theoretical framework that is expected to be beneficial for HEI practitioners to design their marketing programs and for researchers to get a general model to be referred to. The insights from the review are, first, the development of modified marketing mix 3P1Q (quality, price, promotion, place) for HEI marketing, which is adapted from marketing mix 4P. The second insight is that the focus of HEI marketing discussion has shifted because of the COVID-19 pandemic, regarding the disruption and the intense use of digital technology. This phenomenon could help interested parties predict the future of HEI marketing. The result of this study is a comprehensive theoretical framework of HEI marketing that integrates HEI attributes, HEI marketing factors, HEI marketing impacts, and the relationships among those elements.
Peer Instruction Using PhET Integrated with Inquiry-based Learning in Kinematics Physics Learning
Authors: Pranata Ogi Danika
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the impact of integrating peer instruction with PhET simulations and inquiry-based learning on physics education. Given the constraints of having only one class of 40 students, a one-group quantitative design was employed, complemented by a qualitative approach to create a mixed-method design. Quantitative analysis of pre-test and post-test results was performed using N-Gain, effect size, and paired samples t-test. Furthermore, qualitative analysis provided insights into students' learning experiences. The average N-Gain score initially showed a low increase (0.26), but excluding cases with negative gains revealed a moderate increase (0.38). The paired samples t-test confirmed a significant improvement in post-test scores compared to pre-test scores, with a large effect size (), demonstrating the effectiveness of the intervention. However, further analysis is needed to explore the distribution of student answers and underlying misconceptions. Some misconceptions were corrected, such as those related to distance, displacement, and velocity equations. However, kinematics graphs and vertical motion persisted. This finding underscores the urgency of refining teaching methods to address these persistent issues. The findings highlight the potential of this integrated approach to improve physics instruction and suggest that educators can use these insights to better support students' understanding of kinematics and graphical analysis.
Comparative Analysis and the Influence of Science Process Skills on Students' Digital Literacy on Measurement Materials
Authors: Astalini Astalini , Darmaji Darmaji , Kurniawan Dwi Agus , Azzahra Miftahul Zannah
Published: January 2025

This research aims to determine the comparison and influence of students' science process skills on students' digital literacy in measurement material. This research uses a quantitative type of research with an explanatory approach. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with a sample size of 60 students. Data collection techniques in this research included observation sheets and questionnaires. The data analysis technique in this research uses descriptive statistical methods and inferential statistics. Based on the independent sample t-test results for science process skills and digital literacy of Al-Falah High School students in Jambi City, a Sig. (2-tailed) value < 0.05 was obtained. Thus, it can be concluded that there are differences in science process skills and critical thinking skills between students in classes X A and X B. According to the results of a simple linear regression test to see the effect of science process skills on students' digital literacy at Al-Falah High School in Jambi City, it can be concluded that for class X A, science process skills affect students' digital literacy, with an R Square value of 0.46, meaning that 46% of science process skills influence students' digital literacy. For class X B, science process skills also affect students' digital literacy, with an R Square value of 0.42, meaning that 42% of science process skills influence students' digital literacy. Based on hypothesis testing, it is known that there are differences in science process skills and digital literacy between students in classes X A and X B. In addition, students' science process skills influence digital literacy in measurement material.
Effect Size Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Numbered Heads Together (Nht) Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa pada Pembelajaran Fisika
Authors: Wati Widya , Fatimah Rini
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this research is to know the effect size of cooperatif learning model to critical thinking skills students at physics learning Class 8th grade Junior High School 24 Bandar Lampung. The type of this research was a quasi experimental with pretest - posttest control group design. The research involved two groups of students who accounted for 34 students for experiment class and 36 students for control class. The collection of data obtained using a test instrument shaped essay at critical thinking skills level. The results show that cooperative learning model type NHT have effect to critical thinking skills on effect size index 0,7. The effect size index 0,7 show that NHT to outcome critical thinking skills of students i.e 62 % better than control class.  Experiment class is better than control class at random sampling are 0,58 it means each one of 100 random sampling  give effect for 58 sampling to improve critical thinking skills of students at learning physics.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui effect size dari model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe numbered heads together (NHT) terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa pada pembelajaran fisika  kelas VIII SMP Negeri 24 Bandar Lampung. Jenis penelitian ini adalah quasi eksperimen dengan pretest - posttest control group design. Penelitian ini melibatkan 2 kelompok belajar siswa yang berjumlah 34 siswa untuk kelas Eksperimen dan 36 siswa untuk kelas kontrol. Pengumpulan data diperoleh dengan menggunakan instrumen tes berbentuk essay pada level kognitif kemampuan berpikir kritis. Diperoleh hasil penelitian bahwa model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe NHT mempunyai pengaruh terhadap kemampuan berpikir kritis pada pembelajaran fisika dengan indeks effect size sebesar 0,3. Effect size 0,3 ini menunjukkan bahwa NHT dapat menghasilkan outcome kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa sebesar 58 % lebih baik dari kelas kontrol. Kelebihan kelas eksperimen dari kelas kontrol dalam pengambilan sampel acak sebanyak 0,58 artinya pada setiap 100 sampel acak NHT dapat mempengaruhi 69 sampel untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa pada pembelajaran fisika.
DIFICULDADES DE DOCENTES E DISCENTES NO ENSINO E APRENDIZAGEM DE LIBRAS NOS CURSOS DE LICENCIATURA
Authors: SANTOS HERMINIO TAVARES SOUSA DOS , CAVALCANTE DE ANDRADE DA SILVA CYNTIA FRANÇA , OLIVEIRA IVANILDE APOLUCENO DE
Published: January 2025

Este artigo é um recorte de uma pesquisa nas licenciaturas de universidades públicas e privadas que objetiva identificar dificuldades de professores e alunos na abordagem e no estudo da disciplina de Introdução à Libras nos cursos de licenciatura das instituições de ensino superior. Uma pesquisa de campo de cunho qualitativo, cujos participantes da pesquisa foram docentes e discentes dos cursos de licenciatura em pedagogia, matemática e física. Na primeira etapa da pesquisa foram analisadas as dificuldades de professores e alunos na abordagem e na aprendizagem da Libras nos cursos de licenciatura, cujos dados foram produzidos através de entrevista semi-estruturada; Na segunda, foi a elaboração de um caderno educativo como material de apoio para o aprendizado de Libras como segunda língua para ouvintes. Os resultados demostram que existem algumas fragilidades no processo de ensino aprendizagem da Libras, por isso a necessidade de produzir um material que pudesse auxiliar ao longo da disciplina.
EDUCAÇÃO INCLUSIVA: a formação de professores/as em foco
Authors: Melro Joaquim
Published: January 2025

O conceito de educação inclusiva funda-se na implementação de uma escola que satisfaz a diversidade de necessidades educativas de todos/as os/as alunos/as, garantindo a formação de cidadãos participativos nos contextos em que atuam, o da escola incluído, constituindo-se, assim, num elemento-chave para a construção de escolas e sociedades mais justas e mais equitativa. Contudo, passar dos ideais às práticas nem sempre é simples nem linear. Significa reconhecer os/as professores/as como agentes da inclusão. Isso pode ser conseguido se estes agentes educativos tiverem acesso a processos formativos que os capacite para que possam responder à complexidade que configura a inclusão. As escolas devem afirmar-se como locus de formação para a inclusão, desenvolvendo processos formativos que capacite os/as professores/as para melhor compreenderem e materializarem os princípios que configura a educação inclusiva. Urge que a formação de professores/as muna as escolas de ferramentas pedagógico-culturais que ajude os/as professores/as a ultrapassar dúvidas, receios e ceticismo face à implementação, nas práticas que apresentam, de uma educação mais inclusiva. Propõe-se um outro paradigma de formação que considere o trabalho dos/as professores/as como fundamental para o desenvolvimento flexível do currículo, afirmando a escola como espaço e tempo de reflexibilidade crítica, reconhecendo nos processos de formação de professores/as uma oportunidade única para a escola por em ação os princípios e práticas de uma educação inclusiva, em particular os que à educação dos/as alunos/as em situação de maior vulnerabilidade dizem respeito, de que os que necessitam de apoios educativos especializados são exemplo.
EDUCAÇÃO INCLUSIVA: o uso da Tecnologia Assistiva em um ambiente computacional
Authors: Machado Taiane Abreu , Santos Déborah Sara Souza , Abreu Glória Elizabeth Galindo
Published: January 2025

O presente artigo tem como finalidade a reflexão sobre a inclusão educacional mediante a utilização da Tecnologia Assistiva (TA) em um laboratório de informática, tendo com ênfase a aprendizagem dos educandos com necessidades educacionais específicas, considerando o contexto de um Centro de Atendimento Educacional Especializado (CAEE) em Salvador-BA. Metodologicamente, é uma pesquisa básica, que objetiva explicar o tema de maneira qualitativa com cunho exploratório, baseando-se em uma análise bibliográfica e documental para discutir a temática, tendo como principal foco os documentos institucionais do CAEE. Diante disso, o objetivo do estudo é analisar o uso da Tecnologia Assistiva (TA) na aprendizagem dos educandos que frequentam o ambiente computacional em um CAEE de Salvador-BA. Um diferencial dessa instituição é a presença de uma profissional Licenciada em Computação que atua como professora do laboratório de informática, sendo esta responsável por selecionar os recursos de TA utilizados pelos educandos no momento dos atendimentos. Na pesquisa fica evidenciado a importância dos recursos para auxiliar esses educandos no seu processo de aprendizagem, além disso, o uso da Tecnologia Assistiva torna o ambiente do laboratório de informática mais inclusivo.
Paradoxical Realities: Embodying cultural and storytelling concepts in an Interactive Digital Narrative
Authors:   Auckland University of Technology, Tavares Tatiana
Published: January 2025

This presentation outlines a practice-led, artistic research project that asks: What is the potential of an interactive digital narrative in exploring the interplay between story elements to examine the boundaries between reality and imagination within the framework of Realismo Maravilhoso? The design outcome, Saints of Paradox, is designed as a printed picture book that can be expanded through the use of AR (Augmented Reality) technology. The book’s structure allows for the reading of different versions of a narrative as presented by three distinctive syncretic narrators, or saints. These saints are syncretic and they interpret a story through changes in illustrative content and monologue. The artistic artefact is formatted as a series of pictorial sets in potentia. Upon scanning the pages with a mobile device, animated characters emerge within a illustrated world, accompanied by cinematic soundscapes. Methodologically, this research emanates from an artistic research paradigm that supports a heuristic approach to the discovery and refinement of ideas. Thus, the research draws upon both tacit and explicit knowledge in the development of a fictional narrative, its structure, and stylistic treatments. Three interrelated methods are used: designer’s journals, iterative assembly, overviewing and testing, and the strategic use of feedback. The project contributes to polyvocality and dialogical storytelling and aids in the creation of a distinctive transcultural narrative text through practice. It expands the possibilities of interactivity and immersion within a sequential, print-based narrative.
Muscular headband or sexual display? A practice-oriented case-study for producing scientifically informed palaeoart of Palaeoloxodon namadicus sinhaleyus
Authors:   Auckland University of Technology, Kennedy Jason
Published: January 2025

Sri Lanka (SL) is home to a diverse array of extinct megafauna endemic to the island, many of which are only known from fossils excavated in the early- and mid-Twentieth Century. Palaeoart is a powerful means to influence public awareness about prehistoric life, but there are few visual reconstructions of these species. This research elucidates the 3D animation design process of a new palaeoart reconstruction of Palaeoloxodon namadicus sinhaleyus. While the fossil record of the gigantic straight-tusked elephant P. namadicus is well-represented within the Indian subcontinent, the only known evidence of a Lankan P. namadicus is a small range of fossils discovered within the Sabaragamuwa Basin. When describing these fossils, palaeontologist P.E.P. Deraniyagala believed they were sufficiently smaller in size to classify as a Lankan subspecies. Deraniyagala was also an artist and rendered the first reconstructions of P. namadicus sinhaleyus. These illustrations convey the general appearance but lack refined details. Of particular note is Deraniyagala’s reconstruction of the parieto-occipital crest (POC), a stand-out feature of Palaeoloxodontinae. Deraniyagala relied on evidence from the forma typica for the POC, which he interpreted as a bony protuberance covered in skin, muscle, and fat. It was hypothesised the POC was a sexual display feature and Deraniyagala’s reconstruction reflects this understanding, remaining the only authoritative reconstruction of P. namadicus sinhaleyus for nearly seventy years. This research details the methods of digital reconstruction used to update the 3D visualisation of P. namadicus sinhaleyus as a slightly smaller version of P. namadicus. Importantly, these illustrations update the POC to reflect the hypothesis that the bony prominence served as a site of dorsal neck muscle attachment to provide support for the massive cranial bulk. Through meaningful scientific and artistic consultation, the extraneous muscular details of Deraniyagala’s reconstruction are reimagined with more harmonious, design-directed form and function.
Rere atu taku poi: the artform that allows for true identity and expression
Authors:   Auckland University of Technology, Paora Tangaroa
Published: January 2025

Over the past 30 years, poi has been a significant tool in Kapa Haka (Māori performing arts) where women have used the poi to demostrate beauty, grace and femininity. However, poi and its influence on the artform has made its way back into the world of Kapa Haka recognising the divine creativity that Māori men bring to this aspect of performance. Despite very few male’s performing poi on competitive stages such as Ngā Kapa Haka Tuarua o Aotearoa (Secondary National competition) or Te Matatini (Senior Kapa Haka National competition), we are seeing more male’s perform poi in general. This now traces back to the origin point of poi being used traditionally by men as a training tool to prepare for combat to now being in contemporary times, where it is used to express ones authentic self. Tāne Māori who are recognised as poi experts identify or connect with the idea of being takatāpui. This article discusses the journey of reclamation of an artform that originates itself in the notion of the masculinity to now being revolutionised to the expression of femininity and in turn creates the idea of irarere an artform that merges both the masculine and feminine being through expression of poi. For some, poi can be a space to freely show who you are, connected to through cultural expression and affirming in idenitiy. It is through poi performance that takatāpui are able to perform in such a way that blurs this binary idea of male and female, of masculine and feminine, of gender and sexuality, of performing and being. This allows for the exploration of the unknown and gives way to those who choose to forge a new path in performative expression. Carrying on from Paora (2023) doctoral study on the artistic reconsideraiton of gender role differentiation that gives voice to takatāpui identity, this discussion seeks to affirm that poi as a traditional training tool or contemporary artform is the space for takatāpui to explore themselves and how they express their true authentic being.
Management teaching in digital design courses
Authors:   Universidade Anhembi Morumbi of Technology, Lona Miriam Therezinha
Published: January 2025

This paper, presented for the Doctorate in Design at Anhembi Morumbi University, investigates how management is taught in Digital Design courses and offers a proposal for reflective management teaching. In order to achieve this objective, we sought to understand, from a theoretical perspective, the evolution of design from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day; the value of design management at operational, tactical and strategic levels and reflective teaching according to John Dewey, Donald Schön and Paulo Freire. Given their nature, design management courses are more objective and directive, restricting their content to aspects related to administration. Therefore, the aim of this work is to broaden the scope of the research by allowing the construction of multiple case studies of the Digital Design courses at PUC-Campinas and Anhembi Morumbi University. In order to make these discussions possible, this research was designed through a literature review, exploratory field research and a Multiple Case Study (carried out with coordinators and teachers from two higher education courses in São Paulo). The results obtained made it possible to analyse how management is taught and to construct case studies. It is considered that, due to their training in design, proposals for reflective management teaching through reflective practice are closer to the designer's universe, and thus allow students more autonomy in enabling actions that also include creative daring.
Reflections on design work practice in travesia
Authors:   Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso of Technology, Wilkomirsky Michèle
Published: January 2025

After years of joint experiences with Dr. Arturo Chicano and in the context of the celebration of 40 years of Travesías through the continent of our school, it is necessary to make a theoretical reflection about the dimensions covered in 9 works of design made in different parts of South America, in which both artistic and pedagogical aspects intersect to give shape to a formal purpose that is often ephemeral. In this conference we will present five questions that we have defined as pillars on which the practice of artistic design outside the classroom is based. Recognising that in the beginning, 40 years ago, the questions of extension were architectural, today these questions need to be answered from the nature of Design, in Travesías, given the maturity of the discipline. The questions are the following:

To place, to found or to remain? We ask ourselves about the work that is placed or founded and that which remains or is transitory.
Why is the economy of the work fundamental to design?
Place or Place-ness? Relationship between the place of crossing and all its related geographical possibilities.
Meaning: explain the poetic origin of each crossing and the questions we ask ourselves on each occasion of the crossing regarding the meaning of the form.
Pedagogical dimension: explores the experience of the voyage and its role in the formation of students as well as teachers. Is it possible to sustain them?
These questions are not necessarily presented in a logical hierarchy, as each experience emphasises one or other aspect of the journey.
Notebooks and Journals: A Creative and Academic Legacy at the PUCV School of Architecture and Design
Authors:   Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso of Technology, Reye Jaime
Published: January 2025

This work explores the rich tradition of notebooks and journals developed by the faculty of the School of Architecture and Design at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV) from 1952 to the present. These notebooks represent a unique record of the creative, academic, and everyday processes of the teaching community, forming a living archive that documents their thoughts, works, and lives. The life and work notebooks of architects and designers such as Miguel Eyquem, Fabio Cruz, Manuel Casanueva, and José Balcells, among others, are not merely tools for documentation but dynamic entities that reflect the unfolding of thought, artistic creation, and philosophical reflection. In addition to their fundamental role in shaping new generations, these notebooks reveal a way of life that merges art, poetry, architecture, and design, offering valuable insights at both academic and cultural levels. This study examines how these practices, which seem to be fading in the face of digitization, still provide a rich and multidimensional methodology for student training and the construction of the cultural identity of PUCV.
Learning from Participatory Design Practices With Urban Indigenous Communities In Chile And Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Authors:   Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso of Technology, Ivelic Iván
Published: January 2025

Co-housing and communal living are gaining increasing attention worldwide as they offer significant social and environmental benefits. Historically, most Indigenous communities worldwide have lived in communal dwellings with intergenerational ties, shared resources, and deep connections to the land and nature. However, many of these populations have been displaced from their ancestral lands and communities and now live in homes and neighborhoods that do not reflect their values, traditions, and worldviews. In recent decades, increasing efforts have been to recover these original values and translate them into contemporary community housing through participatory design processes. There is little literature that examines contemporary housing co-designed with Indigenous communities from an international perspective. This article presents the results of research conducted in New Zealand and Chile on participatory practices in the co-design of collective housing with Indigenous communities, based on a literature review and interviews with the designers of one of the emblematic cases in Chile where Indigenous values have been integrated into social housing through co-design processes with the intercultural community that inhabits it.
MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF SOME COLLECTED NATIVE PURSLANE (PORTULACA OLERACEA L.) GENOTYPES
Authors:   Department of Horticultural Science, Faculty of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources,
University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, 7218759612, Ardabil, Iran, MOHEBODINI Mehdi , KHALILI-BASERI Iman ,   Department of Horticultural Science, Faculty of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources,
University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, 7218759612, Ardabil, Iran, FARMANPOUR-KALALAGH Karim ,   Department of Horticultural Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Tarbiat Modares University,
3119752619, Tehran, Iran, SABAGHNIA Naser ,   Department of Plant Production and Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Maragheh,
Published: January 2025

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.), an annual herb commonly found across various regions of the world, is often considered either a weed or a valuable vegetable crop. This study aimed to evaluate the morphological variation among ten purslane genotypes collected from different regions of Iran. The trial was conducted in a greenhouse environment via a completely randomized scheme with four replicates, during which eleven traits were assessed. The genotype × trait interaction biplot model accounted for 90% of the observed variability, revealing four distinct genotypic groups. Notably, the Mashhad genotype exhibited the highest values for the flower number per branch, dry shoot weight, fresh shoot weight, branch number of the main stem, and the number of seeds per capsule. A positive correlation was observed among the flower number per plant, capsule number per branch, and flower number per branch, while these traits were negatively associated with main stem length, leaf length, and leaf width. The Mashhad genotype, along with those from Bandar-Abbas and Parsabad, demonstrated superior performance and distinctiveness, with the number of seeds per capsule and the number of branches on the main stem showing the highest discriminative potential. When evaluating dry shoot weight, the Mashhad genotype, followed by those from Parsabad and Bandar-Abbas, emerged as the most desirable, whereas the genotypes from Ardabil and Sirjan were the least desirable in this characteristic. The significant diversity identified among these purslane genotypes could be instrumental in enhancing the breeding of this crop for specific target traits.
PHENOTYPIC VARIATION AMONG FIFTY CICER ARIETINUM L. GENOTYPES CULTIVATED UNDER UPLAND, COOL SEMI-ARID CONDITIONS
Authors:   Department of Plant Production and Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Maragheh,
5518779842, Maragheh, Iran, JANMOHAMMADI Mohsen , SABAGHNIA Naser ,   Department of Plant Production and Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Maragheh,
5518779842, Maragheh, Iran
Published: January 2025

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is a significant source of protein for people in various regions. To investigate the phenotypic variation among 50 chickpea genotypes, a trial was conducted in the upland, cool, semi-arid region of Gavshaleh, Saqqez, Iran, utilizing a randomized complete block scheme with three replicates. The number of days from seeding to flowering and maturity (NDF, NDM), plant height (PH), chlorophyll content (CHL), ground cover (GC), number of subsidiary branches (NSB), height of first pod from ground (HFB), number of pods per plant (NPP), weight of pod per plant (WPP), weight of shuck per plant (WSP), plant dry weight (PDW), number of seeds per pod (NSP), number of unfilled pods per plant (NUP), plant fresh weight (PFW), protein content (PC), seed yield (SY) and hundred seed weight (HSW) were measured. The analysis revealed that the primary six factors accounted for 80% of the observed variability, representing key aspects such as yield potential, plant stature, biochemical composition, pod and seed weight, flowering time, and plant morphology. Communalities indicated the reliability of all chickpea traits, ranging from 0.53 for NUP to 0.98 for NSP. In the visual analysis, four distinct trait groups were identified based on the first three factors, which explained 60% of the variability. Furthermore, a three-dimensional plot unveiled eight genotypic groups with varying characteristics. Notably, one cluster comprising three genotypes displayed exceptionally high mean yield performance. Ultimately, the top-performing genotypes were categorized into four groups, showcasing their potential for release as cultivars tailored for upland cool semi-arid regions.
MACROLEPIOTA CAPELARIAE VAR. SORORIVULPINA (BASIDIOMYCOTA, AGARICACEAE)
FROM THE HIGHLANDS OF PERNAMBUCO, BRAZIL
Authors:   Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia de Fungos, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 123, CEP 50670-901, Recife, PE, Brazil, FALCAO Erica , WARTCHOW Felipe ,   Departamento de Sistemática e Ecologia, Universidade Federal da Paraíba,
CEP 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
Published: January 2025

Macrolepiota is a widely distributed fungus genus of approximately 40 described taxa, with 15 recorded from Brazil. However, in the north-eastern region of this country only two taxa are known, M. dunensis and M. sabulosa, both from the State of Rio Grande do Norte. This situation demonstrates the scarcity of studies on this genus, demanding more taxonomic studies in this region. The new variety was collected in a 'brejo de altitude' (evergreen forest enclave) of the Caatinga biome, and in a submontane-montane altitudinal range area in the Atlantic Forest biome. For morphological studies, standardized methods of agaricoid fungi are followed. Here we describe Macrolepiota capelariae var. sororivulpina, E. Falcão & Wartchow, var. nov., a new variety within sect. Macrolepiota characterized by the ochraceous to ochraceous-brownish pileus covered by small appressed squamules, slender stipe usually 2–3 times the diameter of the pileus, and large ovoid-ellipsoid basidiospores (14.5–18.8 or 19 × 9.0–12.0 μm). Within this section, M. capelariae, M. colombiana, M. clelandii, and M. dolichaula share in the pileus covering presenting mostly a trichopalisade, but differ in many aspects, as the darker or whitish pileus and smaller basidiospores, except for M. clelandii in which they range to 28.5 μm long.
Antinuclear Antibodies in Non-Rheumatic Diseases
Authors: Kumar Nikita Niranjan , Ahmad Dit Al Hakim Samir , Grygiel-Górniak Bogna
Published: January 2025

Antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) are critical immunological markers commonly associated with various connective tissue diseases (CTDs). However, these autoantibodies are also detectable in healthy individuals, patients with non-rheumatic autoimmune diseases, those with viral infections, and subjects using specific medications (such as procainamide, hydralazine, and minocycline) that can lead to drug-induced ANA elevation. The standard method for ANA detection is indirect immunofluorescence, a process that requires precision and thoroughness as it assesses both titer and fluorescence patterns. Additionally, immunoblotting and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) are recommended to identify specific ANAs precisely, highlighting the importance of precision in ANA detection. This review explores the advantages and limitations of current ANA detection methods. It also describes the clinical implications of ANA presence in non-rheumatic diseases, including autoimmune disorders, infectious conditions, non-autoimmune and non-infectious diseases, and autoimmune cutaneous diseases. The presence of elevated ANA titers in these contexts can complicate clinical decision-making, as the diagnostic value of ANA testing alone is limited in non-rheumatic conditions. However, despite these limitations, ANA remains a key component in diagnosing and prognosis systemic CTDs, as it can indicate disease activity, severity, and response to treatment, which is of utmost importance in rheumatology and internal medicine. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the role of ANA in non-rheumatic diseases. It focuses on ANA diagnostic and prognostic significance and offers valuable insights for clinical practice.
Accompanying Persons in Child and Adolescent Rehabilitation – what role do they play? Qualitative interviews with therapeutic staff and carers / Begleitpersonen in der Kinder- und Jugendrehabilitation – welche Rolle nehmen sie ein? Qualitative Interviews mit therapeutischem Personal und Sorgeberechtigten
Authors: Kluepfel Laura , Fahrenkrog Sandra , Stanek Madeleine , Zembic Anika , Stumm Judith
Published: January 2025

Background

Medical rehabilitation for children and adolescents in Germany has been strengthened in recent years, including facilitated admission of parents/caregivers, leading to an increase in the number of ‘accompanying persons’ in the rehabilitation setting. The aim of this study was to explore the roles of accompanying persons in rehabilitation, taking into account the perspectives of different stakeholders.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 accompanying persons at the beginning and the end of rehabilitation, as well as 18 healthcare providers with different areas of expertise. Data were analysed deductively and inductively using framework analysis.

Results

In addition to the topics of pre-rehabilitation-information and the general conflicting character of accompanying persons, three role categories could be identified within the rehab setting: Accompanying persons as child-caregiver, self-caregiver and clients of care. These roles are associated with different demands, needs and tasks.

Conclusions

Our findings suggest that the concept of ‚accompanying person' should be further developed. Both clinical staff and accompanying persons themselves should become more aware of the different role-requirements. Greater consideration of the different needs and resources of accompanying persons is essential to provide sustainable support for both children and caregivers.
Convergence of blockchain, IoT, and machine learning: exploring opportunities and challenges – a systematic review
Authors: Aounzou Youssef , Boulaalam Abdelhak , Kalloubi Fahd
Published: January 2025

With the rapid technological advancement, the convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and machine learning (ML) has a significant revolution across industries, driving them in areas like Industry 4.0, smart cities, and advanced transportation systems. This study presents a comprehensive review of the integration of the IoT, blockchain, and ML technologies, highlighting their transformative impact on diverse industries. It addresses the challenges of scalability, security, and data management posed by the growth of interconnected IoT devices, proposing solutions through advanced algorithms and the integration of blockchain for data security and immutability. By examining real-world applications and reviewing existing literature, this study underscores the potential benefits and complexities of merging these technologies, while also identifying research challenges and future directions. Overall, it offers insights into the innovative constructive collaboration of IoT, blockchain, and ML, which has become the most important of modern technological advances.
Influence of Infill Structure Shape and Density on the
Mechanical Properties of FDM 3D-Printed PETG and
PETG+CF Materials
Authors: Hozdić Emine , Hozdić Elvis
Published: January 2025

This paper investigates the impact of infill structure shape and density on the mechanical properties
of Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) 3D-printed materials, specifically PETG and PETG
reinforced with carbon fibers (PETG+CF). The research aims to optimize additive manufacturing
processes by examining how different infill geometries—hexagonal, triangular, and linear—and
varying infill densities (30%, 60%, and 100%) influence the mechanical strength, tensile properties,
and flexibility of the printed components. Experimental tensile tests were conducted on specimens to
assess key mechanical parameters including maximum force, break force, Young's modulus, tensile
strength, and nominal strain at break. Results indicate that infill shape and density significantly
affect the mechanical performance of 3D-printed materials. Hexagonal infill structures
demonstrated superior mechanical properties, with a 45.11% increase in maxi-mum force compared
to triangular infill structures. Additionally, increasing the infill density from 30% to 100% resulted
in a 69.13% increase in maximum force and a 64.87% increase in break force for PETG+CF
specimens. These findings provide valuable insights for enhancing the quality and performance of
FDM 3D-printed products, offering guidelines for the development of advanced materials with
tailored mechanical properties for various industrial applications.
Pattern of Utilization of Nasal decongestant and its Paradoxical Effects After Prolonged Use; A Local Study, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia.
Authors: Alarfaj Abdullah , Al-Zahir Batool , Alghanim Abdullah , Almarzooq Abdulhakim
Published: January 2025

Background:

Nasal decongestants (ND) are medications used to relieve flu symptoms and a congested nose. These medications are considered "Over-the-counter," and inappropriate usage is fairly common among patients as well as physicians. However, discontinuation of the medications with appropriate treatment usually resolves this condition. This study aims to assess the pattern of utilization and perception of excessive use of topical nasal decongestants among users.

Methods:

A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the eastern province in Saudi Arabia. The questionnaires assessed the demographic characteristics of the population, previous use of nasal decongestants, the health condition of the participants, and their perception of using nasal decongestants and its paradoxical effects.

Results:

Out of 365 participants, with age groups ranging from 18 to 70 years old, the study showed that 144 participants (39.5%) used nasal decongestants to relieve symptoms. Exactly 123 (85.4%) of them used nasal spray. ND was prescribed by physicians among 85 (59%) users, by pharmacists among 43 (29.9%), while 33 (22.9%) had an unprescribed decongestant. Regarding the perception of ND, 49 (39.5%) knew why symptoms return after stopping ND. Also, 107 (29.3%) knew the effect of prolonged use of ND, while 52 (14.2%) were uncertain. The most reported side effects were using for more than 5 days associated with side effects and the prolapse of symptoms (84.3%), while 19 (11.9%) think that more drug use is associated with more improved symptoms, and 1.9% advised using according to physician prescription.

Conclusion:

Nasal decongestants are widely used. These over-the-counter medications can easily be misused. A common side effect is rhinitis medicamentosa. As a result, we strongly advocate for more health campaigns that address community awareness of the paradoxical effects of nasal decongestants.