bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Design Thinking Approach to Disentangle the Wicked Problem of Re-Curriculation during a Pandemic
Authors: Lubbe Johanna Catharina (Irene) , Adam Sumaiya , Cordier Werner
Published: October 2023

Covid-19 continues to cause major disruptions and unique challenges in the higher education sector. Some of the most profound disruptions are in health sciences where students depend on current, up-to-date information, interdisciplinary collaboration, and work-integrated learning to acquire the needed skill set to become proficient clinical practitioners. Combining the Covid-19 pandemic with emergency remote teaching and an outdated 25-year-old non-responsive, fragmented curriculum created the perfect storm for a wicked problem. (A problem that is almost impossible to solve due to incomplete, contradictory, and changing requirements that are often difficult to recognise.) In this article, the authors share their journey-in-process of design thinking disentanglement to solve this current and wicked problem. Shortly before the start of the pandemic, the specific medical school under study embarked on a re-curriculation process—a process that was rudely and abruptly distorted and tangled by the pandemic. However, despite the initial setback, they continue with this mammoth task, basing their activities on “design thinking” principles. They purposively approach this task from within a human-centred, value-based, solution-focused, action-orientated and systematic reasoning process.  The five intertwined, non-linear design thinking phases of empathise (stake-holder analysis and data collection), define (data analysis and problem statement), ideate (possible solutions), prototype (integrated draft curriculum) and test (stake-holder feedback and input) were adopted as a method to facilitate and expedite the re-curriculation process. The process discussed in this manuscript has value beyond the health sciences. The approach to storyboarding, creating, and unpacking a new curriculum is applicable to all disciplines in multiple educational settings.
Editorial
Authors: Matoane Matshepo
Published: October 2023

Editiorial
A relação entre rinossinusite bacteriana e doenças neurológicas
Authors: Mariano João Lucas Pereira , Ribeiro Ana Carolina Vaz , Araújo Daniel Lopes Marques de , Santos Laynne Lorrane , Lamim Vitória Moraes Monteiro , Castro Natália Gonçalves de , Couto Joyce Gonçalves Cruzeiro Lopes do , Barbosa Bárbara Paim Pereira , Pereira Rafael Rodrigues , Barbosa Ana Carolina Albernaz
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: Enfatizar um paralelo entre desenvolvimento de afecções neurológicas e Infecções de Via Aérea Superior (IVAS), como a Rinossinusite Bacteriana. Revisão bibliográfica: Por estarem em aéreas anatomicamente comunicadas, as IVAS podem ascender ao sistema neurológico do paciente acometido, gerando processos inflamatórios que originam quadros neurológicos graves e incapacitantes, como meningites, tromboflebites de seio cavernoso, abscessos e edemas cerebrais. O quadro apresenta uma rápida evolução e gera uma alta morbimortalidade, com sequelas disfuncionais a pacientes, como hemiparesia e epilepsia, proporcionando um alto custo à sociedade. Além disso, a patologia é mais prevalente em indivíduos jovens, acometendo-os em seu período de desenvolvimento no meio social. Considerações finais: A Rinossinusite Bacteriana é uma patologia frequente na sociedade e pode gerar sequelas disfuncionais se não for tratada de forma adequada. Portanto, é fundamental que o diagnóstico seja feito de forma adequada e o tratamento seja estabelecido de forma precoce. Assim, promoverá um ganho social aos indivíduos.
Clinicopathological profile of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) with monosomy 7 and deletion 7q: An institute experience
Authors: Kakoty Sneha , Saha Anurag , Jana Torsha , Maru Paheli , Sawhney Jyoti
Published: October 2023

Objective

Assessment of clinicopathological and bone marrow parameters in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) with monosomy 7 and deletion (del) 7q and their prognostic stratification.

Material and Methods

Retrospective observational study of MDS patients with monosomy 7 and deletion (del) 7q was conducted from January 2013 to August 2021. Demographic, clinical, and hematological variables were acquired apart from cytogenetic analysis and karyotyping. Prognostic International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) risk stratification was performed.

Results

110 patients of MDS underwent cytogenetics study, 8 patients had monosomy 7, and 17 patients had del 7q. The median age group for both subsets was 51–54 years. Both groups showed male predominance. In monosomy 7 MDS, severe anemia was more profound (87%) in comparison to del 7q (53%). Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of <800/cubic mm was found equally in both groups. 88% of both the subsets had platelet count <50 thousand/liter with higher Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) in the del 7q group (81.25%). About 50% of MDS cases with monosomy 7 and 37.5% of del 7q cases had excess blasts of > 5%. Based on the Revised International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS-R), 75% of patients in both subsets had a high and very high-risk category. Progression to Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) was more common in monosomy 7 than in del 7q (23% vs 24 %).

Conclusion

Early age of presentation with predominance in men was noted in both the groups. The IPSS-R score was more valid in determining the risk category for predicting the course of these patients rather than considering cytogenetic type alone. However, more cases need to be analyzed to validate our findings.
Topology switch between AIE and ACQ: a balance of substituents
Authors: Rybczyński Patryk , Muzioł Tadeusz , Kaczmarek-Kędziera Anna , Osmialowski Borys
Published: October 2023

Intermolecular interactions appearing in solution, aggregates and solid state are known to affect the photophysical properties of fluorophores, leading either to emission quenching or to emission enhancement upon aggregation. The novel strategy for the aggregation-induced fluorescence change based upon the subtle balance of the intermolecular and intramolecular charge transfer in the benzothiazole derivatives is presented here, leading to the extremely bright aggregates of the compounds dark in solution or vice versa. The introduction of the two different mild substituents into the fluorophore core results in two regioisomers exhibiting the same crystal packing, but extremely different behavior upon aggregation. Such an approach opens a simple way of controlling the AIE/ACQ behavior of small molecules in the wide range of FQY values.
Extreme Dependence of Dynamics on Concentration in Highly Crowded Polyelectrolyte Solutions
Authors: Landfield Harrison , Kalamaris Nicholas , Wang Muzhou
Published: October 2023

Charge carrying species, such as polyelectrolytes, are vital to natural and synthetic processes that rely on their dynamic behavior. Using single-particle tracking techniques, the diffusivity of individual polyelectrolyte chains and overall system viscosity are determined for concentrated polylysine solutions. These studies show experimental scaling dependences much stronger than theoretical predictions for both neutral polymers and polyelectrolytes. Similar dependences are observed in concentrated solutions prepared at a variety of pH and counterion conditions. Hindered system dynamics are attributed to contributions from monomeric friction and the large effective excluded volume of polyelectrolyte chains. These forces restrict the movement of polymers through the sample and their effects are seen over a wide range of concentrations. The framework of the Ventras Duda free volume theory is used to compare polyelectrolyte and neutral systems. Overall, these results are applicable to behavior in crowded biological systems, such as intracellular environments where the mobility of proteins is strongly inhibited.
Statistically derived proxy potentials accelerate geometry optimisation of crystal structures
Authors: Antypov Dmytro , Collins Christopher M. , Vasylenko Andrij , Gusev Vladimir , Gaultois Michael W. , Darling George R. , Dyer Matthew S. , Rosseinsky Matthew J.
Published: October 2023

Geometry optimisation is a ubiquitous task in computational materials science, but the number of systems for which fast and reliable force field models have been developed is limited. This leaves local energy minimisation using computationally expensive density functional theory (DFT) as the only reliable route to structure optimisation. At the same time, the available crystal structures of known materials contain the information about the interatomic interactions that produced these stable compounds, expressed as the interatomic distances between all the constituent atoms. We use this relationship to statistically learn the effective interatomic interactions in crystalline inorganic solids from their structures. By analysing pairwise interatomic distances in the reported crystallographic data for inorganic materials, we have constructed statistically derived proxy potentials (SPPs) that can be used for structure optimisation. We apply such optimisation step to markedly improve the quality of the input crystal structures for DFT calculations and demonstrate that the SPPs accelerate geometry optimisation for three systems relevant to battery materials. As this approach is chemistry-agnostic and can be used at scale, we produced a database of all possible pair potentials in a tabulated form ready to use.
Flash-within-flash synthesis of gram-scale solid-state materials
Authors: Choi Chi , Shin Jaeho , Eddy Lucas , Granja Victoria , Wyss Kevin , Damasceno Bárbara , Gao Hua , Gao Guanhui , Zhao Yufeng , Higgs, III C. Fred , Han Yimo , Tour James
Published: October 2023

Sustainable manufacturing that prioritizes energy efficiency, minimal water use, scalability, and the ability to generate diverse materials is essential to advance inorganic materials production while maintaining environmental consciousness. However, current manufacturing practices are unable to meet these requirements. Here, we describe a new flash-within-flash Joule heating (FWF)—a non-equilibrium, ultrafast heat conduction method—to prepare 13 transition metal dichalcogenides (TMD) and 9 non-TMD materials, each in under 5 seconds while in ambient conditions. FWF achieves enormous advantages in facile gram scalability and in sustainable manufacturing criteria when compared to other synthesis methods. Also, FWF allows the production of phase-selective and single-crystalline bulk powders, a phenomenon rarely observed by any other synthesis method. Furthermore, FWF-made MoSe2 outperformed commercially available MoSe2 in tribology, showcasing the quality of FWF-made materials. The capability for atom substitution and doping further highlights the versatility of FWF as a general bulk inorganic materials synthesis protocol.
Cation Delocalization and Photo-isomerization Enhance the QY of a Green-light Responsive Photocleavable Protecting Group
Authors: Schulte Albert Marten , Smid Lianne , Alachouzos Georgios , Szymanski Wiktor , Feringa Ben L.
Published: October 2023

Photocleavable protecting groups (PPGs) enable light-dependent, spatiotemporal control over the release of a payload of interest. Here we describe the combination of two photochemical strategies for PPG optimization in one molecule, resulting in significant improvements in PPG photochemistry. Furthermore, we identify photo-isomerization as an important factor affecting PPG efficiency.
Crown Ether Active Template Synthesis of Rotaxanes
Authors: Fielden Stephen
Published: October 2023

Abstract Rotaxanes are interlocked molecules that consist of a macrocycle encircling a stoppered thread. The ability to control relative component positions makes rotaxanes ideal building blocks for constructing functional and responsive molecular machines. Despite the potential of rotaxanes, their challenging synthesis limits their application. One approach to construct rotaxanes is to use an active template synthesis, where a reaction that forms the thread is accelerated in the cavity of a macrocycle. An emerging method of active template synthesis that exploits the ability of crown ether macrocycles to accelerate simple organic reactions is discussed herein. Crown ether active template synthesis (CEATS) permits the rapid and simple synthesis of rotaxanes containing a wide range of functionality. Integrating rotaxane formation with chemical reaction networks has permitted the construction of molecular machines. The simplification of rotaxane synthesis will facilitate their widespread study and application.
In silico investigation of the interaction between α-synuclein aggregates and organic supramolecular assemblies
Authors: Le Bras Laura , Dory Yves , Champagne Benoît
Published: October 2023

α-synuclein (αSYN), and its tendancy to self-aggregate, plays an important role in the development of Parkinson’s disease (PD). αSYN aggregates are characterized by a stacking of αSYN chains and an interaction between the stackings to form dimers-like structures. The stability of those supramolecular assemblies are ensured by the pres- ence of numerous residues that adopt a "β-strand" and then "β-sheet" conformations, implying multiple interactions within and between the chains of αSYN. Following our previous study on the ability for small organic molecules to form columnar assemblies (organic nanotubes, ONs) [Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 2021], we propose here to unravel the ability of these ONs to interact with αSYN aggregates. More than an interaction, we expect the organic molecules to avoid the complete aggregation process (dimerization) and ideally to induce a destabilization of the stacking. Both molecular dynamics simulation and quantum mechanical-based calculations are used to identify the key parameters of the interaction and the resulting (de)stabilization of the assembly.
200 GHz single chip dynamic nuclear polarization microsystems
Authors: Sahin Solmaz Nergiz , Farsi Reza , Boero Giovanni
Published: October 2023

The single chip integration of the sensitivity relevant part of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) [1-17], electron spin resonance (ESR) [18-26], and dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) enhanced NMR detectors [27] is a promising approach to improve the limit of detection, especially for nanoliter and subnanoliter samples. Recently, the single chip integration of a DNP microsystem operating at 11 GHz (ESR)/16 MHz (NMR) has been demonstrated [27]. Here, we report on single chip DNP microsystems operating at 200 GHz (ESR)/300 MHz (NMR). The single chip integrated microsystems consist of a single or an array of microwave oscillators operating at about 200 GHz for ESR excitation/detection and of a radio frequency receiver operating at about 300 MHz with frequency downconversion for NMR detection. The proposed microsystems, integrated into a single chip of about 1 mm^2, eliminate the need of a high power microwave generator (e.g., a gyrotron) and high quality microwave waveguides. The NMR excitation is performed with a non-integrated coil. To exemplify its possible applications, 1H DNP enhanced NMR experiments on solid samples of volumes from 100 pL to 4 nL are performed at temperatures from 15 to 300 K. DNP enhancements as large as 50 are achieved with 2% α,γ-bisdiphenylene-β-phenylallyl in polystyrene (2% BDPA:PS) at 15 K. This work demonstrates the possibility of extending the single chip approach to the realization of probes for DNP studies of nanoliter and subnanoliter samples at high frequency, high field, and low temperature.
The Long-Run Costs of Higher Inflation
Authors: L'Huillier Jean-Paul , DeLuca Martin J.
Published: October 2023

This Economic Commentary provides an overview of several frictions and the channels through which they affect economic welfare under elevated trend inflation above 2 percent. These frictions, associated with financial transactions, price and wage stickiness, and cognitive limitations, suggest that inflation imposes significant costs on society. Higher inflation may lead to a steeper Phillips curve, a situation which increases the volatility of inflation and interest rates.
The Fauna of Brackish Ponds at Port Canning, Lower Bengal. VII. Further observations on the Polyzoa, with the description of a new genus of Entoprocta (7)
Authors: Annandale N.
Published: October 2023

No Abstract.
Remarkable cases of variation-Squilla investigatoris
Authors: Lloyd R. E.
Published: October 2023

No Abstract.
Description of a new Cavernicolous Phasgonurid from Lower Siam
Authors: Kirby W. F.
Published: October 2023

No Abstract.
Description of a new variety of Spongilla loricata, Weltner
Authors: Kirkpatrick R.
Published: October 2023

No Abstract.
Entozoa-Recent additions to the collection of Entozoa in the Indian Museum
Authors: ZSI Editor
Published: October 2023

No Abstract.
On Some Nematodes from Invertebrates
Authors: Singh Kunwar Suresh , Singh Krishna Pal
Published: October 2023

No Abstract.
On the Occurrence of Dermestes Frischii Kugelann (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) in India, with a List of Species of Dermestes in the Collection of the Zoological Survey of India
Authors: Mathai G.
Published: October 2023

No Abstract.
On Two New Species and a New Variety of Crabs (Decapoda: Brachyura) from Bombay State
Authors: Chhapgar B. F.
Published: October 2023

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The mutating discourse of the existing manifestation of poor health seeking behaviour and the underpining factors inhibiting vaccination uptake in nairobi informal settlements
Authors: David Sande Ouma
Published: October 2023

On 6th April 2018, the Daily Nation published that the Kenya Institute of Medical Research (KEMRI) had notified the Ministry of Health (MoH) that through its experiments, it had established the outbreak of the vaccine derived polio virus (cVDPV) in the sewage collected in Kamkunji sub-county in Nairobi. The report further noted that this polio virus could easily spread and if not contained, anyone in the area that exhibits the characteristics of informal settlements was likely to be infected by it. This research employs a desk review on the existing literature on vaccination in urban informal settlements. It aims at expounding on the causal factors that inhibit the children from accessing full vaccination in the informal settlements. This research finds that the literacy levels of mothers, marginalization and stigma associated to HIV/AIDS,limited number of health facilities and healthcare workers; personal beliefs; and parental occupational responsibilities are directly correlated to low vaccination uptake in the area. The above factors have been considered to be teething problems for the implementation of vaccination program. The study thus concludes that the above factors are pivotal to be addressed if the quest of attaining a healthy nation and workforce is to be realized.
Beleza em Guimarães Rosa
Authors: Willms Elni Elisa
Published: October 2023

A descoberta, ao acaso, de uma dedicatória feita num livro pela viúva de João Guimarães Rosa serve de ponto de partida para a autora se deter sobre uma carta que Rosa enviara ao então amigo Paulo Dantas. O texto apoia-se na compreensão sobre a alma do mundo, de James Hillman, e nos sentidos que Karl Kerényi atribui ao mito de Afrodite. Alguns excertos da obra de João Guimarães Rosa são incluídos aqui para que se possa perceber os sentidos da beleza que é a manifestação da vida. Conclui-se que o autor buscou realizar de maneira integrada e com beleza a sua vida e a sua obra e, nesse sentido, contribui com uma educação de sensibilidade estética.
Integrating Compulsion Strategy to Improve Students’ English-Speaking Skills Through Podcast
Authors: Hasbullah Hasbullah , Dabamona Miftahulfadlik , Aulya Annisa Fitri , Nanning Nanning
Published: October 2023

Abstract. This study aims to explore the integration of compulsion strategy and podcasts in improving the students’ English-speaking skills. It’s a teaching challenge in integrating appropriate strategy and media to upgrade students’ English-speaking skills. This study used a mixed-methods to explore the students’ English-speaking skills in integrating the compulsion strategy. A test investigated 42 English students at the Tarbiyah faculty of IAIN Sorong, Indonesia. It tested fluency, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar through podcasts. The results showed that most students achieved significant improvement in English-speaking skills after integrating them. The questionnaire was focused on humanism methods: structured planning, regular control, learners’ management, training, the building of interactions, reflection on achievement progress, and re-evaluation of improvement progress. It showed that 86 percent decided strongly agreed and were interested in learning speaking skills utilizing compulsion strategy through podcasts. An interview investigated six respondents whether the compulsion strategy and podcasts could improve students’ English-speaking skills or not. It indicated that most students acquired advantages: enthusiasm to learn English, high self-confidence, and interest in compelled methods using humanism approaches in the teaching process.  Therefore, it is recommended to use a compulsion strategy in collaboration with podcast media for teaching and learning English as a foreign language. Keywords: Compulsion Strategy, Podcasts, English-Speaking Skills, Teaching and Learning, Humanism Approaches
MENGEMBANGKAN KECERDASAN EMOSI ANAK MELALUI PERMAINAN BALOK DI TK DHARMA WANITA PERSATUAN II KARANGANYAR
Authors: Sukesi Yeti , Tauchidiyah Umi Thohiroh
Published: October 2023

The formulation of the problem in this research is how to develop children's emotional intelligence through block games at Dharma Wanita Persatuan II Kindergarten in Karanganyar? The purpose of this research is to describe the development of children's emotional intelligence through block games at Dharma Wanita Persatuan II Kindergarten in Karanganyar. This research uses classroom action research. The results showed that children's emotional intelligence can be increased through block games. It is proven that in cycle I, the development of children's emotional intelligence through block games is still lacking, as the indicators developed (controlling emotions, self-confidence, recognizing emotions, showing emotions and being patient) are still lacking. In cycle II, children's abilities have increased, namely children are able to control emotions, have self-confidence, recognize emotions, show emotions and be patient. Thus, the block game at Dharma Wanita Persatuan II Karanganyar Kindergarten can develop children's emotional intelligence.
Flashcard Media as a Game Tool to Improve Early Childhood Cognitive Abilities
Authors: Matondang Leni Evi , Hastuti Tri , KW Yuliastanti Rahayu , Mustaghfiroh Siti , Hidayanti Lilis
Published: October 2023

Improving children's cognitive abilities using flashcard media by playing is the goal to be achieved in this study. This research is a type of experimental research that uses a quantitative approach. The subjects studied were 13 students of group B. Data collection techniques are carried out through observation, interviews, and collecting documentation of each child as preliminary data for researchers. The results that have been collected are then analyzed in a descriptive quantitative manner. Based on the results that have been studied, it is revealed that in the teaching and learning process, the abilities of students can be assessed so that the results obtained, namely: 1) Flashcard game tools can improve cognitive skills in children, which can be seen from the achievement of all indicators of cognitive ability, namely there is an increase that occurs by two children obtaining Very Good Development (BSB) abilities, and there are ten children with the BSH category (Developing hope).
Improving Children's Early Reading Skills Through Inductive Models of Pictorial Words in Kindergarten
Authors: Marchumah Sitti , Lestari Silvia Yuni , Rizki Miftakhul , Rosyida Fatiha
Published: October 2023

Improving children’s early reading skills through pictorial inductive gamest at kindergarten Al-hiro Sidoarjo is the goal to be achieved in this study; this research uses a type of classroom action research; the approach used in this study is qualitative.  The data collection methods used are observation and documentation. The data analysis technique used descriptive analysis from the beginning to the end of the study. With a focus on children's early reading skills, early reading skills are children's ability to recognize letters, read combinations of letters in syllables, and read combinations of syllables into a simple word consisting of two patterned syllables. The letters taught consist of consonants and vowels comprised of a, i, u, e, and o. The teaching of syllables introduced in the k-v-k-v pattern (consonant-vowel-consonant-vowel) is formed from the letters a, b, d, e, i, k, l, m, o, p, s, t, and u. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that to improve children's early reading skills through picture word inductive games, the teacher must at least do it based on the standards set. The increase in success can be seen in indicators 1) letter recognition, 2) syllable recognition, and 3) combining syllables into simple words. This increase can be seen in the rise in early reading ability in group B of the action research class at Al Izhar Kindergarten Makassar. This increase can be seen from the average learning outcomes assessment category obtained by children in the first cycle, the average ability is in the starting to develop sort, and the second cycle increases in the developing category as expected (BSH). 15 students are in the nascent category according to expectations. the expectation of the children being observed) the students can enter the excellent type.
The Relationship of Serial Storytelling Activities in Stimulating Early Reading Ability in Kindergarten
Authors: Hasanah Liswatun , Puspita Dian Nita Dwi , Aminatazzuhriyah Ida , N Iftitah Hanif
Published: October 2023

The purpose of the study was to find out how storytelling activities relate to using series image media in improving initial reading skills. The formulation of the problem stated in this study is the low initial reading ability in children of Al-Karomah Kindergarten PGRI 4 Pujon. The type of research used is quantitative, using a correlation approach. The subject to be studied is a child, which amounts to 15 children. The required data collected through observation sheets, documentation, and data acquisition of relationships of two or more variables will be analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The coefficient results obtained from the regression test analysis showed that the constant value was 1.975. In contrast, the serialized image storytelling value received a value of 0.902, so the regression model equation above can be described as Y = a + bX or 1.957 + 0.902X. Following the results described, it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between serial drawing storytelling activities and children's initial reading ability.
Development of Haber Media Based on Illustrated Number Letters to Early Childhood Cognitive Abilities
Authors: Afifah Fadhillah , Bafadal Usman , Lukman Lukman
Published: October 2023

This study aims to describe the level of needs, determine the design of Haber's media development in developing AUD cognitive abilities, and determine the effectiveness and practicality of developing Haber's media and guidebooks in developing AUD cognitive abilities. This type of research includes R&D development research. Data collection techniques in this study were conducted using interviews, observations, and questionnaires. The subjects of this study were four teachers in group B. The methods of quantitative and qualitative data analysis. The results show that level of need for Haber's media development is very much needed in developing cognitive abilities in early childhood, the form of the Haber media development design in developing AUD cognitive abilities is designed in the order of preparation of the instrument guidebook for using Haber's media development in developing cognitive skills AUD functional and operational basis, level the practicality and effectiveness of Haber's media development in the development of AUD's cognitive abilities got results from very effective teachers.
The Influence of Plasticine Play to Develop Children's Creativity Abilities
Authors: Fitriani Fitriani , Hayana Hayana , L Suryani , Surganingsih Muqimah
Published: October 2023

This research aims to see how playing with plasticine activities improves children's creative abilities. The research subjects were 15 students of Idhata Pitumpidange Kindergarten. This study uses a quantitative approach, non-parametric descriptive statistical data analysis, and data collection instruments with observation sheets. The results of the research analysis have been carried out through several meetings and based on all the discussions and data analysis that have been carried out. It can be concluded that the use of playing plasticine influences increasing the ability of creativity. Playing plasticine activities can improve children's imagination, with indicators in the research being the skills to make shapes and add other conditions to existing forms. This is shown from the data analysis of Idhata Pitumpidange Kindergarten students in Group B with 15 students. The results of data analysis showed that at the time of the pretest, the creativity ability level was 40.0%, with an average value of 2.23. 90%, and the average value of students is 3.07.
Enhancing Interest in Reading Through Letter Puzzle Media in Early Childhood
Authors: Irwansyah Irwansyah , Meilani Riska Nadya , Lubis Khairuddin , Armanila Armanila
Published: October 2023

The ability to read is essential for early childhood; seeing the current demands of elementary schools, students who will enter the elementary school level must have the ability to read, so this is urgent for early childhood educators to pay attention to oriented media to current needs. Therefore, this research seeks to enhance interest in reading through the media of letter puzzles in early childhood. Moreover, it aims to discover the inhibiting and supporting factors in increasing interest in reading in early childhood. Through a qualitative descriptive approach, data collection techniques used observation, interviews and documentation are complemented by data analysis techniques, namely data reduction, data presentation and conclusion. The results showed an increase in early childhood reading interest by using letter puzzle media in children's learning activities; this was indicated by the average child achieving learning mastery, meaning developing according to expectations. All of this cannot be separated from the supporting and inhibiting factors in terms of time, children's mood, and media design employed in the teacher's teaching and learning process. Thus, letter puzzle media is an alternative media teacher can use to enhance interest in reading in early childhood. It also helps teachers minimise time and creates a fun learning process for children.
The Mediated Learning Experience Method On The Quality of Interaction Between Mothers and Children
Authors: Dzulfadhilah Fitriani , Amriani Sri Rika , Lismayani Angri , Kurnia R Rika , Parwoto Parwoto
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of applying the Mediated Learning Experience (MLE) method on mothers with children aged 5-6 years to improve the quality of interaction in learning assistance activities. The research approach used was quantitative with pre-experimental types. The research design used was single-group, pretest-posttest. The population of this study was all students at Nadira Kindergarten, Takalar Regency. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, so the subjects in this study were seven children aged 5-6 years. The data collection technique used in this study was the NST questionnaire, interviews, and Mediated Learning Experience Rating Scale (MLERS) instrument. The methods used are descriptive statistical analysis and nonparametric statistical analysis using the Wilcoxon test. The results of hypothesis testing using the SPSS application show that the data Asymp (2-tailed) = 0.018 <0.05, then Ha is accepted, and H0 is rejected. The results showed an effect of applying the Mediated Learning Experience (MLE) method on the quality of interaction between mothers and children aged 5-6 years in learning assistance activities
Improving Children's Language Aspects Through Educational Game Tool Mystery Sock at Kindergarten
Authors: Cahyaninghati Wahyu , Gede Anadhi I Made , Sindu Putra Ida Bagus Komang
Published: October 2023

Language is a way to communicate between individuals and other individuals. In Taman Kurnia Kindergarten Denpasar, there are some children in learning who are less active in delivering questions and answers in play activities and questions and answers from teachers.  The purpose of this study was to improve language development in children with APE Mystery Sock.  The method used is descriptive qualitative, data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. The source of the data is teachers, children aged 5-6 years in Taman Kurnia Kindergarten based on purposive sampling techniques. The results showed that based on the findings obtained by the researchers, the first data on the cognitive abilities of students during the first cycle of learning were 4 children in the category of developing as expected, and increasing by 18 children to 22 children in cycle II in the category of developing very well and developing as expected. Based on this presentation, it can be seen that the mystery sock game can help the language development of students in Taman Kurnia Denpasar.
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Authors: Editorial Article
Published: October 2023

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Memorias afectivas territoriales y utopías posibles en Ocumicho
Authors: Ventura Patiño María del Carmen
Published: October 2023

Desde la construcción social de la memoria estudiamos los procesos de despojo y agravios que han vivido los comuneros p’urhépechas de Ocumicho, desde hace más de un siglo, por parte de mestizos, de instituciones agrarias y judiciales y de distintos actores de economías ilegales; como huellas tangibles de una historia viva. Así también, cómo el pasado es resignificado por sus miembros para dar sentido al presente, reconfigurando su vida comunal, que les permite a su vez repensar posibles horizontes de futuro. Para ello, ponemos en diálogo documentos coloniales y de archivo agrario, pero principalmente colocamos en el centro de análisis los testimonios escritos y orales; en relación con procesos contenciosos actuales que amenazan su territorio indígena y su continuidad como colectivo culturalmente específico.
Enflasyon Düzeltmesinde Net Parasal Pozisyondaki Kazanç veya Kayıpların Hesaplanması: Bankalar Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: HABERAL Zehra
Published: October 2023

TMS 29 Yüksek Enflasyonlu Ekonomilerde Finansal Raporlama standardının amaçlarından birisi, işletmelerin gerek Finansal Durum Tablosu ve gerekse Kâr-Zarar Tablosu üzerindeki enflasyon etkisinin giderilerek işletmelerin gerçek durumunun belirlenmesi ve performanslarının daha doğru ölçülmesinin sağlanmasıdır. Finansal durum tablosunun düzeltilmesinde, parasal olmayan kalemlerin işletmeye giriş tarihleri esas alınarak fiyat hareketlerini yansıtan endekslerle düzeltilmesi ayrıca karşılaştırmalı tabloların sunumu için finansal tabloların aynı satın alma gücüne göre sunulması önem taşımaktadır. İşletmelerin parasal aktif ve parasal pasif kalemlerinin dağılımına göre satınalma gücü kazanç ve kayıpları ortaya çıkmakta ve tutarlar kâr-zarar tablosunda enflasyon kârı veya zararı olarak sunulmaktadır.

Bu çalışmada parasal kalemlerin neden olduğu satın alma gücü kazanç ve kayıplarının nasıl hesaplanması gerektiği açıklanmıştır. Araştırmada, bankacılık sektöründe faaliyet gösteren 38 bankaya ait 2022 yılı dönembaşı ve dönemsonu verileri kullanılarak bankaların satın alma gücü kazanç ve kayıpları hesaplanmıştır. Araştırma bulgularına göre, bankaların parasal aktifi, parasal pasiflerinden çok olduğu için inceleme kapsamına alınan bankaların neredeyse tamamında satın alma gücü kaybı çıkmıştır. Özellikle kamu bankalarının aktif büyüklüklerinin diğer bankalara göre fazla olması satın alma gücü kaybının da bu bankalarda yüksek çıkmasına neden olmuştur. Ekonomik hayat içerisinde bankaların temel fonksiyonlarından biri de ekonominin fonlanmasıdır bu nedenle bankaların kullandırdığı krediler ve finansal yatırımlarının fazla olması nedeniyle aktifteki parasal kalemleri, pasifteki parasal kalemlerden daha çok olduğu için satın alma gücü kaybı çıkmıştır.
Enhancement of Workers’ Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare in Ashghal Projects
Authors: Al-Faridi Naji Mohammed , Berzan Yasser , Al-Hajri Hamad Saed R Kh
Published: October 2023

One of Ashghal's core values and top priority is the occupational health and safety of customers, employees and contractors. Ashghal prioritizes and is concerned about developing the welfare of workers on the site and in the camp. Ashghal develops welfare specifications for the projects to protect workers and be sure the specifications align with international and national requirements. The specification covers the facilities within the site, such as: number of toilets, handwashing basins, rest area/mess hall, shelter, drinking water, first aid room, transportation, clinic, etc. Ashghal develops an implementation and monitoring system to be sure welfare specifications are provided to all workers, referring to welfare specifications as contractual requirements, then linking workers' welfare as one of the monthly KPIs for the project, implementing it by the contractor, and monitoring it by the consultant. Ashghal is also working on developing specifications and requirements for workers' welfare, for example, developing and updating the specifications and requirements for their welfare on Ashghal construction sites, which will be issued soon as the "ACS."
Using Value-Stream Mapping to Enhance the Production Performance in Infrastructure Construction Projects in Qatar: A Case Study
Authors: Naser Ayman , Al-Sulaiti Juhaina Essa , Dahmani Zied
Published: October 2023

Current research on sustainable construction has primarily concentrated on the design and operation phases of projects. However, the enhancement of execution and production phases of infrastructure construction projects have received little attention. In this paper, Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is used, as a Lean production tool, to evaluate production operational waste during the project construction phase. VSM considers the development of process maps that support project managers in diagnosing the current state of production in order to propose future improvements. VSM addresses the underlying causes of issues, as opposed to the symptoms addressed by traditional tools. This paper presents a case study of the application of VSM in the construction of infrastructure projects to improve the manhole and high-density polyethylene pipe connection process. This study's primary contribution is to provide a comprehensive account of the application of VSM in the infrastructure construction industry, confirming its ability to identify the sources of production waste, quantify them, suggest reduction strategies, and develop a TAKT planning. The case study's result demonstrates an effective approach to enhance the performance of construction projects targeting to optimize the resources used and reduce costs, improve quality standards, mitigate the associated wastes and enhance the TAKT time concept in construction of deep utilities in infrastructure construction project.
New many-parameter Fourier–Clifford transforms
Authors: Labunets V. G. , Chasovskikh V. P. , Starikov E. N.
Published: October 2023

The article shows how ordinary complex-valued Fourier transforms are extended to Cliffordean-valued many-parameter Fourier transforms (MPFCTs). Each MPFCT depends on finite set of independent parameters (angles), which could be changed independently one from another. When parameters are changed, MPFCT is also changed taking form of a set of known and unknown orthogonal transforms. Development of MPFCTs includes operator exponential representations, based on all parameterized imaginary units’ square roots of minus one in Clifford algebra.
THE ROLE OF LOCAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR SUSTAINABLE CITIES
Authors: Neckel Andreia , Macke Janaina , Moro Leila Dal
Published: October 2023

This research aimed to analyze the role of local education programs in Passo Fundo (Brazil) to develop sustainable cities. In this analysis, we sought to describe the management of public policies in the area of education in the city of Passo Fundo; identify the characteristics of a sustainable city present in Passo Fundo; and propose a set of actions in the area of public education for the city of Passo Fundo, in the direction of the concept of sustainable cities. Initially, a theoretical approach was made, starting from articles and books that deal with the subject. A descriptive, exploratory, qualitative research was carried out, with semi-structured interviews with five municipal managers linked to the education area of the chosen city – Passo Fundo. Data were computed, analyzed, and interpreted using content analysis. The results show that the notion and recognition of education and the sustainable city are evidenced, with the importance of citizen participation and education as a formative agent for the effectiveness of sustainable city development. It can be verified concerning management practices in education the practices of events to condition a sustainable city, the International Folklore Festival, the Book Fair, and the Literary Journey.
THE VALUE OF REAL AND VIRTUAL WATER IN THE PRODUCTION OF CONCRET IN THE METROPOLITAN REGION OF BELÉM-PABelém-PA, AMAZONIA, BRAZIL
Authors: Barreto Lidianne Pereira Gomes Lucas , Blanco Claudio José Cavalcante , Duarte André Augusto Azevedo Montenegro , De Mendonça Brasil Augusto César de Mendonça Brasil , De Souza Picanço Marcelo de Souza Picanço , De Figueiredo Mendonça Marcelly , Godinho Pinto Renata
Published: October 2023

Water is present in civil construction in real and virtual forms. Real water is used in the extraction of raw materials, for manufacturing building materials and during the daily activities of buildings. Virtual water, on the other hand, is incorporated into the product. Assuming growth in concrete production and water scarcity concerns, this research proposed analysing the amounts, importance and economic values of real and virtual water as intrinsic parts of concrete. By considering the amount of water in raw materials and the corresponding unit costs, the percentages of increase in the value of one cubic metre of concrete correspond to less than 1.14% for real water and 39.9% for virtual water. These price differences, although they exist, are currently not added to the final production price of concrete. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the amount of this natural resource as an inherent part of concrete, so that the value of water can effectively be perceived and approximated by the construction sector today and in the future.
PROCESSO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO DE UM DICIONÁRIO ILUSTRADO DE CONFORTO LUMÍNICO
Authors: Vettorazzi Egon , Paz Giuliana dos Santos , Sacht Helenice Maria , Cittolin Vitória Francescon
Published: October 2023

A luz é um elemento indispensável para a vida, sendo que cerca de 70% da percepção humana é visual. Além disso, é responsável por uma parcela significativa do consumo energético das edificações. Dada a relevância do tema, este trabalho tem por objetivo desenvolver um dicionário ilustrado sobre conforto lumínico, voltado principalmente aos estudantes e profissionais de arquitetura e urbanismo e engenharia civil. Como metodologia, primeiramente foi pesquisado bibliografias nacionais e internacionais sobre o tema e foi realizada uma listagem dos cem verbetes considerados mais relevantes. Cada verbete recebeu pelo menos três citações diretas e foi atribuída uma ou mais imagem para auxiliar no entendimento da descrição. Posteriormente foi feito um levantamento fotográfico de elementos da arquitetura que auxiliam no entendimento de expressões sobre conforto lumínico. Ao final, foi feita uma formatação e organização da diagramação inicial do conteúdo do dicionário. Posteriormente aspira-se desenvolver desenhos explicativos, de caráter didático, para melhorar a compreensão de cada verbete além da descrição dos termos também na língua espanhola, para atender, além do Brasil, a comunidade latino-americana. Como resultado, pretende-se contribuir com a democratização do conhecimento de termos técnicos relativos ao conforto lumínico, auxiliando os estudantes e profissionais da área na apropriação desses termos.
DESALTER EFFICIENCY IN REMOVING SALTS FROM BRACKISH WATER IN PERNAMBUCO'S SEMI-ARID REGION
Authors: Lessa da Silva Thamiris , Silva Simone Rosa da , Ribeiro de Holanda Marco Aurelio Calixto , Soares Willames de Albuquerque , Gondim Manuella Virgínia Salgueiro , Antonino Antonio Celso Dantas
Published: October 2023

Water scarcity is a problem in remote locations. The desalination of brackish underground sources through reverse osmosis (RO) is a solution for producing drinking water to meet the needs of the diffuse population. Therefore, the aim was to investigate the quality of desalinated water offered to the population of the municipalities of Cumaru and Riacho das Almas, located in Pernambuco's semi-arid region, through the amount of total dissolved solids (TDS) and electrical conductivity (EC). To this end, visits were made, and permeate and concentrated well water were collected from communities with desalination systems installed and in full use. The results show that 85% of the operating systems in these municipalities have salt removal efficiencies greater than 80%. It was also found that there is no specific minimum salt removal efficiency to achieve the potability of brackish water since the TDS concentrations of brackish sources vary. Thus, desalination systems that use the RO technique for salt removal are efficient for treating brackish water from artesian wells, provided that the equipment has periodic maintenance and presents good operating conditions.
PRODUÇÃO INDUSTRIAL E DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTÁVEL - UMA ANÁLISE DO SEGMENTO ELETROINTENSIVO NO BRASIL
Authors: Quadros Borges Fabricio , Buchalle Silva Maria José
Published: October 2023

O objetivo deste artigo é o de analisar estrategicamente a produção industrial eletrointensiva enquanto contribuinte ao processo de desenvolvimento sustentável no país. A relevância desta investigação reside na possibilidade de levantamento de subsídios à tomada de decisão no ambiente público, para o atendimento das demandas sociais conforme as bases do desenvolvimento sustentável. A metodologia, de caráter qualitativo, exploratório e descritivo, aborda a produção industrial mineral no Brasil, por meio de uma análise multidimensional, baseada no tripé do desenvolvimento sustentável. Nesta perspectiva, a técnica de pesquisa utilizada foi a Análise de Conteúdo e o recorte temporal, entre 2018 e 2022. O estudo concluiu que a indústria eletrointensiva no Brasil, por meio das indústrias minerais, não contribui razoavelmente aos esforços endereçados a promoção do desenvolvimento sustentável no país. O segmento mineral brasileiro se apresenta incapaz de agregar efetiva e proporcionalmente valor à produção mineral e não traduz o seu elevado perfil de consumo de eletricidade em resposta às demandas da sociedade brasileira, em decorrência dos altos benefícios fiscais ofertados a este segmento, da natureza primária voltada à exportação por meio de subfaturamento de seus insumos, e da competitividade artificial em que o setor se sustenta.