bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Parental Guidance and Its Implications on the Attitudes of Children Aged 7-8 Years of Using Gadgets
Authors: Nurjannah Nurjannah
Published: November 2024

This study aims to: (1) Obtain information about guidance given by parents to children aged 7-8 years in using gadgets; (2) Obtain opinions, feelings, and desires of children aged 7-8 years in using gadgets; (3) Discover the difference between parental guidance for children aged 7-8 years in using gadgets in East Jakarta and Makassar. (4) Discover the relationship between parental guidance and attitudes of children aged 7-8 years in using gadgets. This study used a quantitative approach with descriptive analysis techniques, correlation analysis and comparative analysis. The scope of the study included children aged 7-8 years in grade 2 elementary school and their parents who lived in 2 big cities, namely East Jakarta and Makassar. The sampling technique used was cluster random sampling (group random). Random groups were conducted by randomly assigning public elementary schools in East Jakarta and Makassar City. The results showed:(1) Parental guidance as a pattern of interaction between parents and children showed that the condition of parents had sufficient intensity in providing information about the use of appropriate gadgets, helping children identify and distinguish appropriate behavior in using gadgets , providing guidance and rules for children, and applying discipline in the use of gadgets, yet parents are still low on inviting children to communicate about rules and rewards in using gadgets; (2) The attitude of children aged 7-8 years to the use of gadgets shows that children tend to be positive to ask more knowledgeable people, to find out through the internet, to distinguish types of gadgets, to focus on frequency and duration of use of gadgets, yet tend to be negative in opening available applications, explaining the way how to use of gadgets, exemplifying the use of gadgets, changing gadget functions and anxiety when there are no gadgets; (3) There is a difference between the guidance of parents of East Jakarta and Makassar cities; (4) There is no difference between the children’s attitudes of East Jakarta and Makassar city towards the use of gadgets, which showed the same things in the 2 cities.
Differences in Father and Mother Involvement and the Factors that Influence It on Early Childhood Education
Authors: Hernawati Neti , Herawati Tin
Published: November 2024

Parental involvement is an essential aspect of education, especially in Early Childhood Education (ECE). It will have a positive influence on children. However, several studies have shown that parents' involvement, both father and mother in education, is still superficial. This study aims to analyze: 1) The difference between father and mother regarding motivational belief, perception of invitation for involvement, perception of life context and involvement in education; 2) The influence of motivational belief, perception of request for involvement and perception of life context on the involvement of father and mother in children's education and 3) The factors have the most significant influence on the involvement of fathers and mothers on ECE. The research was conducted in two villages (Babakan Village and Dramaga Village) in Dramaga District, Bogor Regency. In this study, respondents were 101 mothers who have pre-school children participating in ECE in the two selected villages. Retrieval of data using interview techniques to respondents with a questionnaire tool. The research data analysis consisted of descriptive analysis, difference test, and multiple linear regression test. The results showed that parental involvement, motivational beliefs, requests for involvement from school-child teachers and life context differ significantly between mothers and fathers. Mothers have motivational beliefs, demand for school-teacher involvement and a higher life context than fathers have. The regression test results showed that fathers' involvement was positively influenced by children's age, per capita income, requests for involvement from children, requests for involvement from teachers, mothers' life context and father's life context. The factor contributing most to the father's involvement was the teacher's request for fathers' involvement. Meanwhile, maternal involvement was positively influenced by maternal age, father's motivational beliefs, maternal motivational beliefs, teacher involvement requests and mother's life context. The factor that gave the most significant contribution to maternal involvement was the father's low motivational belief.
Development of Early Childhood Character Learning Model Based on Local Wisdom of Kalimantan Folklore (BEKANTAN)
Authors: Suriansyah Ahmad , Aslamiah  , Amelia Rizky
Published: November 2024

This study aims to explore the values of character education in Kalimantan folklore and their role in shaping the character of early childhood. The approach used is the concept of children's literature and character education. Kalimantan folklore is still rarely heard, especially in kindergarten, even though it has been a bedtime story for children since ancient times. Through this research, a character learning mode develops using Kalimantan folklore as a material to transfer values, norms, and culture in the development of AUD character. This study uses a Research and Development (R & D) approach. The setting of this development research was carried out at PAUD Lab school ULM; considering the conditions of the covid-19 pandemic, the implementation of this research trial used a teacher visit and home visit strategy. The steps of this research are: 1) data collection, 2) planning, 3) model preparation, 4) expert validity test, 5) product revision, 6) field trial, 7) product revision, and 8) dissemination and implementation. The resulting model is a conceptual model of character learning based on local wisdom of Kalimantan folklore which shorts to BEKANTAN. The BEKANTAN model is an acronym for Early Childhood Character Learning Based on Local Wisdom in Kalimantan Folklore. Researchers chose the philosophy of the acronym BEKANTAN because this animal is a characteristic of South Kalimantan, which only exists in Kalimantan and is part of Kalimantan's local wisdom. The study results explain that the value of local knowledge that package through the story of Semangka Emas and Putri Junjung Buih can apply several character values for children. Character values include helping each other, not being stingy, helping sincerely, not being greedy, independent in conveying ideas, working together in groups, discipline, honesty, democracy, and responsibility in carrying out tasks.
Assessment results of development of children 3 – 5 years old by the East Asia-Pacific early child development scales (EAP – ECDS)
Authors: Nguyen Thi Trang
Published: November 2024

To obtain authentic evidence for developing and adjusting policies, strategies, programs, and action plans that meet the requirements of the children's overall development in the new situation, the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) assessed children aged 3 to 5 years old, in conjunction with interviews with parents and caregivers by the EAP - ECDS. The results show the unequal development of children from different demographic groups in 7 domains, weight, and height, using descriptive statistical methods, then comparing and assessing the difference in scores across groups of children. The findings indicate that it is necessary to consider the government and communities' policies and impacts on educational institutions and children's education to make it more suitable for disadvantaged groups such as children in rural areas, mountainous areas, rural areas, and ethnic minority children. Additionally, the program's material for children's care and education should be more appropriate for children aged 3-5 years, particularly 5-year-old children preparing to enter the first grade.
PSYCHOEDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MOTHER IN ACCOMPANYING CHILDREN LEARNING AT HOME IN RISKY SITUATION
Authors: PRATAM MUHAMAD YULIAN RISMA , Razak Alifah Indalika Mulyadi
Published: November 2024

The health emergency situation the spread of the Covid-19 virus that has swept across the world has changed almost a large part of the education system, one of which also has an impact on the level of early education which requires children to study at home. The difference in learning needs and children's development is a challenge for mothers as a significant other child, to continue to meet household needs to fulfill children's learning needs while at home. The psychoeducation program is one of the solutions in providing information and assistance in providing knowledge to mothers when accompanying children to study at home in emergency situations, as the main objective of this study. The process of implementing a psychoeducation program for mothers uses a variety of model information assistance with stages (1) experiencing; (2) reflecting; (3) problem solving; and (4) problem questioning, which was implemented through 10 interventions consisting of 5 times the delivery of psychoeducation information and 5 times assistance in the form of personal counseling, namely mentoring individually to 30 research participants to listen to problems, obstacles, constraints and provide solutions to the problems faced, especially in measuring 40 indicator items consisting of aspects (1) sense of parenting, measuring the mother's knowledge of the importance of positive care from an early age; (2) a sense of learning, which measures the mother's knowledge of children's learning needs; and (3) a sense of risky situation, which measures the mother's knowledge of handling health emergency situations. The research design used one group pretest posttest experimental design, which tested the level of knowledge of the research sample before and after being given an intervention in the form of an educational program. The results show that there is a difference in the mean test of maternal knowledge after receiving a psychoeducation program (Mpre test = 122.033 <Mpost test = 142.7), the effectiveness of the psychoeducation program is considered significant (Sig. (2-tailed)) = 0.000 (<α = 0.05) has an influence on the knowledge of mothers in accompanying children to study at home in emergency situations.
Etnoparenting in Bugis Tribe
Authors: Nirwana Nirwana , Irmayanti Irmayanti
Published: November 2024

Parenting based on local wisdom has long been an exciting topic. In addition to having a diversity of values and cultures, it can also significantly impact the formation of children's character. Later this method was known as ethnoparenting. This study explores the ethnoparenting tradition of the Bugis tribe in the Karampuang indigenous community, Sinjai Regency. By using an ethnographic approach, this research described or examined information based on practical experience and values ethnoparenting, then interpreted the data obtained from a psychological perspective. The subjects of this study were classifiedbased on the age of their children, namely parents who were pregnant with a gestation period of 7-9 months, parents who had children between 6 months to 1 year, and parents who had children of 2-3 years. This study showed that the tradition of parenting in the Karampuang indigenous community has started since pregnancy, various traditional rituals are believed to have meaning and influence on the growth of the children, the Karampuang indigenous community also believes that there are taboos that should not becarried out because they are against traditional values and will harm the child's growth. Indigenous peoples of Karampuang are famous for their cosmological values , which are also internalized in parenting practices. This study also explores parenting practices from various other dimensions, such as the philosophy of human development, mythology, spirituality. In addition, this study also concludes that the division of the roles of fathers and mothers in the parenting process is practiced based on the family's sociocultural values and situational conditions. Boys will follow their father more in daily functions, while girls will follow their mother's activities more. Meanwhile, the role of the community is implemented in thephilosophy of human development that emphasizes cooperation.
The Development of Golden Triangle Program Using Head Start Approach as an Early Childhood Education Service
Authors: Lutfatulatifah Lutfatulatifah , Wahyudi Slamet Yulianto
Published: November 2024

This research is based on the issues faced by parents and teachers during the pandemic that force the parents to accompany their children in learning from home. The common difficulty parents should encounter in accompanying their children learning from home during the Covid-19 pandemic is the lack of understanding possessed by them on their children lessons. It is probably due to the fact that previously, their children education was completely handed over only to school so that they did not involve nor comprehend the role they have in the practice of education at home. The current research is one of the attempts to reconstruct the connection among parent-teacher-child triangle. This “golden triangle” program development adopts, to some extent, the approach and principles of Head start model. It is expected that the development of this “golden triangle” program can emphasize the role of family as the first as well as main education institution for children, in addition to design the education program that encourages parents to take part in their children education. The study that had been conducted for three months using the collaborative action research method from Kemiss & McTaggar was thematically analyzed. It is found that there are three major themes; children education responsibility, “golden triangle” program implementation in early child education, and supporting factor. The task to educate early children is often handed over merely to the early childhood education institution that responsible not only on the academic side of the early children, but also their social capacity and development stimulus. The “golden triangle” program is implemented by encouraging the parents’ active participation and conducting the parent school where not only children who learn but also their parents. This program can only be implemented when there is a strong commitment and effective communication among parents, teachers, and children.
Predictors of Mental Health Among ECE Teachers: The Role of Stress, Social Support, and Resilience
Authors: Maharani Ega Asnatasia , Dinni Siti
Published: November 2024

Teacher's mental health has become a major issue around the world. This is a preliminary study aimed to explore stress, social support, and resilience as potential values that can predict the mental health of early childhood education (ECE) teachers. Participants in the study included 120 ECE teachers in Yogyakarta who had a minimum of 2 years working duration. The instruments utilized for data collection were General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and The Brief Resilience Scale (BRS). The four scales were distributed to 19 schools in the Yogyakarta area, both online and in person. The collected data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. The study indicated that stress, social support, and resilience jointly affected mental health status by 52,7% (sig .000 < .05). From the three independent variables, resilience acted as the strongest predictor with a correlation coefficient of -.703 and a relative contribution of 44.7%. This study concluded that stress management and resilience can be developed as an intervention construct to improve teachers' mental health. Further implications of the findings of this study have been discussed in the article.
Motion Graphic-Based Digital Media Development for Stunting Education
Authors: Nugraha Dadan
Published: November 2024

This research is oriented to the development of motion graphic-based digital media as learning media for stunting education. There are various types of digital media that can be used in learning. However, one of the digital media needed is learning videos. By using a research-based design or Design Based Research (DBR), a digital media is designed, namely learning videos based on needs analysis, development design, trial and evaluation. The results of expert validation, media validation and limited trials, digital media based on motion graphics are categorized as good, so the media designed is suitable for use as digital-based learning media for stunting education.
School Safety and Security Types in Indonesian Rural and Urban Early Childhood Education Units
Authors: Hidayatulloh M. Agung , Rozikan Muhamad , Musta'anah Arina
Published: November 2024

A number of cases are known to threaten the safety and security of early childhood in Indonesia. There are incidents that result in children being injured, almost kidnapped, and even causing the child to die. This study seeks to capture what types of safety and security implemented in four early childhood education (ECE) units in Indonesia. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. This study used interview, observation, and documentation for data collection. Semitructured interviews were used to obtain data from kindergarten teachers and principals, and parents. Observation was used to observe a number of activities in kindergarten that reflect the implementation of school safety and security. The documentation technique was used to identify a number of documents related to the topic of study. Among the documents collected here were regulations/laws, photographs, SOP, and written documents of ECE units (semester program, weekly and daily lesson plans), and facilities related to school safety and security. The data analysis process of this research included data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results show that both physical and psychosocial safety and security have been attempted in the four ECE units. Physical safety and security, among others, is represented by providing insight to children about how to go up and down stairs. In ECE units that are prone to disasters, they are taught how to protect themselves when a volcano erupts and how to safely deal with floods. Psychosocial safety and security is demonstrated by the values and attitudes that are upheld by teachers and education personnel in ECE units. Those values and attitudes include inclusiveness, caring, smiling, sociable, responsive, sharing, polite, and trusting each other. Of these values, it is recognized that inclusiveness still requires a lot of stimulation, both on the teacher and child side. This finding implies that the two types of safety and security need to be maintained and improved.
Memory and Executive Function Development in Baby 12-24 Months: A Screening Method by Mothers
Authors: Andriana Elga , Kisriyani Ammik , Fatimah Hanifah Nurul
Published: November 2024

The development of memory and executive function in infants is significant for the development of the same aspects at a later stage since during this stage of development, infants are actively developing their core executive function and memory skills. However, research on these two aspects in infants aged 12-24 months in the Indonesian context is still rare. Furthermore, the availability of screening instruments that can be used by mothers to monitor the development of the two aspects is limited. This study aims to develop a method of screening on memory development and executive function that mothers can use for their babies aged 12-24 months. By knowing their child's development in the domain-specific exhibited by the Deferred imitation (DI) task and the A-not-B task, mothers can better understand and obtain feedback regarding their child's development milestones, particularly memory development and executive function. Mothers (N=21) who were involved in this study, filled in pre and post-tests on memory and executive function development, received training to conduct screening by carrying out those 2 tasks to their babies. The mothers were asked to fill in the maternal responsiveness scale to find out the extent of the mother's response rate during interactions with their babies and to see the relationship between their responsiveness and the results of the screening. This study employed a within-subject pre-and posttestdesign. Data were analysed both quantitatively and qualitatively. Qualitative data were gathered through Focus Group Discussion to explore the experiences of mothers when conducting tasks and screening on their babies. The results of this study indicate that the screening method can help maternal participants identify the emergence of memory abilities and executive skills. The screening method used is quite easy and can be carried out by the participants in daily life. However, they need to read the module several times to understand the procedures. Additional analysis showed that maternal responsiveness was associated with a child's better ability to shift from condition A to condition B, but did not confirm an association with DI.
Urgency of STEM Learning Application in Early Childhood Education: A Review of Literature
Authors: Rosita Dara , Rizka Sitti Muliya
Published: November 2024

The issue of the existence of the technological revolution 4.0 in a mid-Indonesian society, especially Aceh, encouraged educators to continue to transform the education system. It is, of course, related to the challenges of teachers' readiness, including early childhood teachers, in shaping a smart and intelligent generation of Aceh in the global industrial era of 2045. In the future, each generation of Aceh will become a public need and is expected to be able to compete from all sides of life both locally and internationally. With the rapid development of appropriate technology in education, the skills of early childhood teachers are needed in modifying learning. Thus, it can sharpen the mind of students in the fields of science, technology, language, and art. Based on today's data, education in Aceh is left behind in other regions in Indonesia. This is far from the reality and expectation of the motto "Aceh Carong". This phenomenon continues to motivate educators to renovate and find solutions until the education system can educate its generation according to technological needs. The application of the STEM approach is seen as an innovation in modern education to improve scientific and creative thinking skills. This literature study can answer the objectives, potential, and challenges of STEM application in early childhood education. The study findings are also expected to increase teacher understanding of the importance of applying this approach in early childhood learning and to support the practice of teacher professional development in the future.
Decatecholaminization of Septic Shock Patients in Intensive Care Unit: an Economic Assessment in the Italian Setting
Authors: Del Gaudio Alfredo , Caiazza Assunta , Bortone Luana , Tomasso Sonia , Bozzari Ilaria , Vincenzi Laura , Furneri Gianluca , Tritapepe Luigi
Published: November 2024

INTRODUCTION: Prolonged administration of norepinephrine to critically ill patients can lead to serious adverse events. In this context, the concept of “decatecholaminization” has emerged over the past decade, involving the association of vasopressin with norepinephrine to reduce catecholamines need. Additionally, beta-blockers can help prevent increased heart rate resulting from sepsis treatments. This study presents an economic analysis evaluating the economic implications of the decatecholaminization use in patients with septic shock treated in intensive care unit (ICU) from the Italian National Health Service (NHS) perspective.METHODS: Two analyses were conducted: (1) a patient-level comparison of costs between two real-world cases, one treated with decatecholaminization and one without this approach, and (2) a cohort-level analysis using a pharmacoeconomic model to project cost differences for the Italian National Health Service (NHS) before and after implementing decatecholaminization.RESULTS: In the patient-level analysis, the use of decatecholaminization results in increased pharmacological expenses (+€210), and cost reduction in resource utilization (-€30,412). Similarly, the cohort-level shows higher pharmacological costs (+€192 per patient) and lower cost for other resources (-€1,264 per patient) in the future vs current scenario, resulting in a cumulative cost reduction of -€1,072 per patient. Considering an eligible population of 39,207 patients, decatecholaminization results in a total cost reduction of approximately €42.4 million.CONCLUSION: This analysis supports the economic viability of decatecholaminization as an effective treatment for comprehensive management of septic shock. Further evaluation in real-world settings is needed to validate these findings and optimize clinical application.
On safety issues at water transport facilities
Authors: Sotnikova YUliya Vasil'evna
Published: November 2024

The subject of the study is safety at water bodies. Ensuring safety at water bodies requires a systematic approach that includes training and prevention. Informing the public about potential risks and rules of behavior on the water plays a key role in reducing the number of incidents and saves lives. Regular educational campaigns and awareness-raising activities allow to form a responsible attitude towards one's own health and safety. Coordination of the efforts of the state, business and public organizations creates the necessary conditions for the implementation of comprehensive programs aimed at protecting the population on water bodies. This approach minimizes risks, ensures readiness to respond in emergency situations and contributes to improving overall safety on the water. When writing the article, we used statistical data from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, rules and recommendations for ensuring water safety, rules of conduct in extreme situations on the water, as well as regulatory documentation establishing legal instruments for regulating safety of the water transport. One of the key aspects of this study is to identify existing gaps in the legislative framework governing safety of the water transport. Despite the existence of a number of regulatory legal acts, many aspects remain insufficiently regulated. The analysis of existing gaps in the legal regulation requires a comprehensive approach to the study of public relations in this area. Not only government agencies and regulatory organizations play an important role in this process, but also citizens' associations, professional associations and non-governmental organizations. The conclusion of this study highlights the need to review and improve the current rules and regulations governing safety of the water transport. It is obvious that a comprehensive understanding and interaction of all stakeholders will create the basis for the development of a more secure and reliable system. Legislation should take into account both the current realities of the use of water resources and the prospects for their change in the future.
Potential Assessments for Local Renewable Energy Resources of Arkhangelsk Region
Authors: Degtyarev Kirill Stanislavovich , Berezkin Mihail YUr'evich , Sinyugin Oleg Anatol'evich
Published: November 2024

The article analyses production volumes and consumption patterns of heat and electricity in the Arkhangelsk region, based on statistical and corporate data. The work reveals that, despite the fact that the number of generation facilities operating on the base of local biofuels is rapidly increasing, the region remains highly dependent on hydrocarbon, mainly imported from the other regions. Currently, some two-third of all boiler houses and a significant part of power plants use local wood fuel, but the transition to biofuels primarily affects low-capacity generating facilities. As a result, the total share of biofuels in energy production in the region is no more than 10%, with a large and still underutilized volume of wood waste and other renewable energy resources. At the same time, a significant part of the wood fuel used is firewood, primarily in rural areas. The work proposes an assessment of the energy potential of logging waste. It shows that with the existing volumes of wood harvesting, the wood waste share in energy production in the region may amount to 15-50%, depending on the degree of the waste use. The author also identified other renewable energy resources in the region and their possible role in its energy supply: hydro, wind, solar, peat, and tidal energy. The auhtor identified the districts of the region where creation and development of energy based on local renewable energy resources is most in demand. Mainly there are districts beyond the system of centralized power supply network, that cover some 19% of the region's area with more than 9% of its rural population, there electricity is supplied with dozens of small-scaled diesel power plants. For them there were assessed the volume of needed autonomous power capacities on the base of the local renewable resources.
Running modulates primate and rodent visual cortex differently
Authors: Liska John P , Rowley Declan P , Nguyen Trevor Thai Kim , Muthmann Jens-Oliver , Butts Daniel A , Yates Jacob , Huk Alexander C
Published: November 2024

When mice run, activity in their primary visual cortex (V1) is strongly modulated. This observation has altered conceptions of a brain region assumed to be a passive image processor. Extensive work has followed to dissect the circuits and functions of running-correlated modulation. However, it remains unclear whether visual processing in primates might similarly change during locomotion. We therefore measured V1 activity in marmosets while they viewed stimuli on a treadmill. In contrast to mouse, running-correlated modulations of marmoset V1 were small and tended to be slightly suppressive. Population-level analyses revealed trial-to-trial fluctuations of shared gain across V1 in both species, but while strongly correlated with running in mice, gain modulations were smaller and more often negatively correlated with running in marmosets. Thus, population-wide fluctuations of V1 may reflect a common feature of mammalian visual cortical function, but important quantitative differences point to distinct consequences for the relation between vision and action in primates versus rodents.
Improving clinical reasoning competency and communication skills using virtual simulation-based learning focused on a pathophysiological approach in Korea: a quasi-experimental study
Authors: Kim Sung Hae , Choi Yoona
Published: November 2024

Purpose: Clinical reasoning, which is based on an understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms of diseases, is a core nursing competency that involves analyzing patient-related data and providing appropriate nursing practices. Simulation-based education is effective in improving clinical reasoning competencies and communication skills. This study evaluated the effectiveness of virtual simulation-based learning in improving the communication skills and clinical reasoning competencies of undergraduate nursing students. Methods: This study used a single-group pretest and posttest quasi-experimental design to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual simulation-based learning. Data were collected from June to September 2020. Thirty-six nursing students in their third and fourth years of study who understood the purpose of this study were selected as participants. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS Statistics 25.0 and Winsteps 3.68.2. Results: The communication skills (t = −12.80, p < .001) and clinical reasoning competency (t = −4.67, p < .001) of the undergraduate nursing students who participated in the virtual simulation-based learning program improved significantly after participation. Additionally, a Rasch model analysis revealed that the overall clinical reasoning competency of undergraduate nursing students improved. Conclusion: Virtual simulation-based learning programs for nursing students should be developed and implemented.
Cara y contracara. El columbario como dispositivo de borde en diferentes
cementerios chilenos
Authors:   , Bertholet Arias Magdalena Abril
Published: November 2024

Esta investigación pone en crisis el rol urbano del cementerio amurallado
por columbarios. Si a los muertos se los mandó a la periferia, pues las ciudades
crecieron y ahora son nuestros vecinos. Algunos ejemplos de esto son el
Cementerio General de Santiago, el Cementerio de Antofagasta, el Cementerio de
Playa Ancha, y el Cementerio General de Concepción. Dicho esto, el columbario es
una tipología de entierro que por sus cualidades arquitectónicas se utilizó como
un elemento de cierre para el cementerio. Y de eso se desprende, que tiene solo
una cara activa. Su contracara es ciega, y por lo tanto nociva en relación a la
ciudad. Actualmente, los columbarios son nuevos frentes urbanos que actúan como
barreras y aíslan el cementerio. Al encapsularlos, enfatizan la percepción que
se tiene del cementerio como un espacio distante, oscuro, hermético, deteriorado
y lúgubre. Ante esto, si bien el columbario es una barrera que separa ambos
contextos, en esta tipología yace un potencial de catalizador urbano. Este
planteamiento, puede cambiar la connotación negativa que se tiene del
cementerio, y por efecto, transformar desde una pieza arquitectónica la idea de
un lugar que pareciera tener una escala inabordable. El objetivo de este estudio
es, mostrar que la percepción que tienen los ciudadanos sobre los cementerios es
un problema propio de la arquitectura. A lo largo de la investigación, se buscan
formas de mostrar como la arquitectura puede, desde la problematización del
columbario, incidir en el proceso de transformación y percepción que se tiene
sobre los mismos y caracterizarlos como espacios vitales. Donde a partir de esa
visión se pueda, además, instigar en el lector él cómo se articulan los espacios
públicos y privados de la ciudad desde grandes predios urbanos.
Inter-relaciones para el reconocimiento del Patrimonio Marítimo Chango en Caleta Chañaral de Aceituno
Authors:   , Baloian Gacitúa Diego
Published: November 2024

Caleta Chañaral de Aceituno es un poblado ubicado en el límite entre la región de Coquimbo y la región de Atacama, en la comuna de Freirina. Esta caleta se emplaza en el contexto del espacio marítimo del Archipiélago de Humboldt, considerado un hotspot de biodiversidad marina ampliamente estudiado por la ciencia y ONGs ambientalistas para una eventual declaración de Área Marina Protegida.En este contexto, el proyecto plantea la creación de un dispositivo de reconocimiento del patrimonio marítimo de la comunidad changa en Caleta Chañaral de Aceituno. De esta manera, se propone ampliar las actuales nociones que se tienen respecto al patrimonio cultural del Pueblo Chango, poniendo el foco en sus inter-relaciones patrimoniales en el entorno del Archipiélago de Humboldt. Esto, con el fin de promover unmayor reconocimiento de la comunidad local a propósito de los múltiples debates públicos que involucran la toma de decisiones en sus territorios ancestrales.Para estos fines, se plantea la creación de un deep map del patrimonio marítimo vinculado a la comunidad indígena local a través de un proceso de entrevistas semi estructuradas y cartografías participativas en Caleta Chañaral de Aceituno. Se considera una aproximación metodológica desde la etnografía comunitaria, trabajando en conjunto con la Comunidad Indígena Changa Álvarez-Hidalgo y Descendencia. Esto, con el objetivo de profundizar en el análisis y comprensión de las percepciones de valor que los propios changos y changas tienen respecto de sus memorias ancestrales y de sus actuales prácticas, conocimientos y territorialidades en torno al bordemar.
Imputation Methods for Missing Values in Estimation of Population Mean under Diagonal Systematic Sampling Scheme
Authors: Bello Attahiru Aminu , Audu Ahmed , Zoromawa A.B , Hamza M. M
Published: November 2024

In survey sampling, the use of auxiliary information to enhance estimators of population parameters under simple random sampling stratified random sampling and systematic sampling has been widely discussed. Similarly, some existing estimators were modified using regression imputation approach to obtain two imputation schemes and estimators that impute the responses non-respondents thereby eliminating difficulties in data presentation, compilation. The theoretical properties (estimators, biases and mean squared errors) of the proposed imputation scheme were derived so as to assess their robustness and efficiency. The theoretical findings were supported by simulation studies on population generated using four distributions namely; Beta, Gamma, Exponential and Uniform distributions. The averages of biases, MSEs and PREs of the estimators in comparison to the existing estimators were computed from the simulated data and the results showed that on average, the estimators of the proposed imputation scheme have minimum biases, minimum MSEs and higher PREs compared to the traditional unbiased estimators. These results imply that the estimators of the proposed schemes are more efficient and robust than the conventional unbiased estimators.
Platelets’ Functionality in Hemostasis, Inflammation, and Immune Response to Infections
Authors: Ayodele Opeyemi Oluwayemisi , Olujimi Folakemi Omolara , Oyerinde Olawunmi Rashidat
Published: November 2024

Platelets play a central role in hemostasis and are increasingly recognized for their critical functions in immune responses and inflammation. This review explores the mechanisms by which platelets contribute to these processes, from their involvement in clot formation and wound healing to their emerging role in modulating immune cell activity during infections. The interaction between platelets and the inflammatory cascade creates a complex inflammation-hemostasis loop, with implications for both acute and chronic disease states. Platelets aggregate at the site of tissue damage, and adhere to the white blood cells, with subsequent release of cytokines and chemokines which are required for targeting lymphocytes, monocytes, and neutrophils to promote inflammation. Similarly, platelets engulf microbes and affect the prognosis of bacterial and viral infections. Recent advances in understanding platelet function during bacterial and viral infections are discussed, with a focus on the therapeutic potential of targeting platelet-mediated pathways in various pathological conditions.
Comparative Efficacy of Biopesticides and Insecticides against Flea Beetle (Phyllotreta cruciferae Goeze & Monolepta signata Olivier), Infesting Brassica rapa L. in Odisha
Authors: Parija Saswati , Biswal Lopamudra
Published: November 2024

The field trial carried out against the flea beetle (Phyllotreta cruciferae Goeze and Monolepta signata Olivier) infesting rapeseed-toria (Brassica rapa L.) revealed that spinetoram 11.7% SC @ 500 ml/ha applied at 15 days interval (Three times) was comparatively effective among the tested treatments in suppressing flea beetle. This was followed by Lecanicillium lecanii CFU 1X109 per ml @2500 ml/ha, Chlorantraniliprole 18.50% SC @150 ml/ha, Diafenthiuron 50% WP @600 g/ha, Azadirachta indica 300 ppm @2500 ml/ha and Bacillus thuringiensis 3.5% ES @2500 ml/ha. The treatment, diafenthiuron 50% WP @600 g/ha was found to be relatively safe towards natural enemies viz. coccinellids, syrphids and spiders.
Exploring Photobiomodulation Therapy for Long COVID Xerostomia: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial
Authors: Oliveira Susyane Vieira , Amorim Ana Cristina Ferreira Garcia , Lima Talita Oliveira , Silva Gabriela Laís da , Oliveira Juliana Regina de , Rodrigues Maria Fernanda Setúbal Destro , Cecatto Rebeca Boltes
Published: November 2024

Aims: To investigate the effects of a photobiomodulation protocol in the treatment of long COVID-19 xerostomia
Study Design:  This is a single-center, randomized, controlled, double-blind pilot clinical trial.
Methodology: 10 patients with long COVID-19 xerostomia are randomized into two groups. The participants receive a standard xerostomia treatment and also a low-intensity photobiomodulation therapy or placebo photobiomodulation therapy on the cutaneous topography of the salivary glands (a RED LED cluster, 2 J/cm2, 108 J per session, twice a week for six weeks). The outcomes measured using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14), Xerostomia Inventory (XI) Scale, Brazilian version of SF-36 Quality of Life Scale, Brazilian Version of Functional Independence Measure (FIM), sialometry and salivary pH before and after the therapeutic period of six weeks of intervention.
Results: there were no significant differences between the photobiomodulation and placebo groups in the baseline or post-intervention moments for evaluated outcomes. In the individual analysis of the OHIP-14 and XI items, a difference was observed in the values of the PBM group comparing the pre-intervention baseline moment with the post-intervention PBM moment, not founded in the placebo group. No adverse effects are reported.
Conclusion: This PBM protocol was not superior to placebo in treating long COVID xerostomia for the evaluated outcomes. This study has limitations such as the small sample size and unblinding issues, which may have leading to a lack of significant results for primary outcomes in both the PBM and placebo groups. PBM irradiation of the salivary glands could be studied as a future approach to improving salivary production in patients with xerostomia due to long COVID.
Comparison of Shear Strength after Bonding of Orthodontic Brackets with Immediate and Late Light Curing
Authors: Almeida Wilson Rodrigues de , Fialho Tiago , Cotrin Paula , Pinzan-Vercelino Célia Regina Maio , Valarelli Fabricio Pinelli , Freitas Karina Maria Salvatore , Santin Gabriela Cristina
Published: November 2024

Objective: This study aimed to compare the shear bond strength of brackets bonded to tooth enamel with immediate and late light curing of different orthodontic resins.
Materials and Methods: 108 bovine teeth were used, divided into three groups of 36, according to the type of resin used for bonding (G1 Transbond XT, G2 Orthocem, G3 Natural Ortho) and each group was subdivided into three subgroups of 12, with immediate light curing (T0), delay of 5 minutes (T5), and delay of 10 minutes (T10). The mandibular incisor brackets were bonded to the teeth and, after 24 hours, subjected to the shear test in a universal testing machine with a 500N load cell and a constant speed of 1mm/min. Intergroup comparisons were performed using the ANOVA and Tukey tests.
Results: There was a significant difference between the types of resin and time for light curing. The Transbond XT resin showed significantly higher shear strength at times T5 and T10. Regarding the comparison between the light-curing times, there was a significant difference for the Transbond XT resin and all resins together, with the adhesion strength at T10 being significantly higher than at T0.
Conclusion: The delay in photopolymerization tends to increase the adhesion strength of orthodontic resins, as there was a significant difference between immediate and 10-minute delayed photopolymerization when all resins were compared together.
Utilizing Fuzzy DANP to Rank Factors for Optimal Siting of Renewable Energy Farms
Authors: Rafiei Shohreh
Published: November 2024

Energy consumption, much higher than the global average in developing countries, witnessed a growing and alarming trend in past years. An accepted reality for human communities is that the world’s energy demand is hastily increasing, and cheap fossil energy resources will gradually, yet certainly, be exhausted in future decades. To conserve these worthy fossil resources for future generations, prevent environmental damages due to burning these fuels, and respond to the increasing demand for energy, humans should use clean and renewable energies and discover proper locations to generate renewable energies. Today, locating studies prevail to determine the sites of renewable energy farms and reach industrial development. These studies consider various criteria to select the best location for establishing renewable energy farms. The present research attempted to identify and rank factors influencing the location of renewable energy farms using the fuzzy DANP approach.
Dynamic Simulation and Analysis of Three Phase Induction Motor for Faults Detection using Matlab/Simulink
Authors: Sebastian Ekop Ubong , Okpo Ekom Enefiok , Nkan Imo Edwin
Published: November 2024

The dynamic simulation of three-phase induction motors under fault conditions is essential for understanding and mitigating the impacts of electrical faults on motor performance. This study aims to simulate and analyze the impact of electrical faults on three-phase induction motors to improve fault detection and isolation strategies. Utilizing MATLAB/Simulink software, the behavior of three-phase induction motors under both symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults is modeled and analyzed. The motor’s baseline parameters, include 3 Amps rated power and speed of 1500 RPM. Symmetrical faults, such as line-to-line-to-line (L-L-L), and unsymmetrical faults, like single-phase to ground faults, were simulated to observe their effects on motor operation. The d-q model was used to simulate motor dynamics, employing a block model approach to resolve reference frame theory issues. Major parameters analyzed include rotor speed, electromagnetic torque, and stator current. Through detailed simulations, key performance indicators such as torque fluctuations, current spikes, and decreases in rotor speed are examined. At 1.5 seconds, when the fault was introduced, the rotor speed, electromagnetic torque, and stator current were all affected. For instance, during a symmetrical fault, the rotor speed dropped from 1500 RPM to 1200 RPM, electromagnetic torque declined to -12 Nm, and the stator current increased to 7 Amps from the rated 3 Amps. Under an unsymmetrical single-phase-to-ground fault at the same instant, rotor speed decreased from 1500 RPM to 1400 RPM, electromagnetic torque declined to -12 Nm with greater distortion, and the stator current in the affected phases rose to 7 Amps from the rated 3 Amps. These results underscore the importance of robust fault detection and isolation mechanisms to enhance motor reliability and longevity. This work significantly contributes to engineering by offering validated simulation models and insights into parameter sensitivity, serving as both an educational resource and a foundation for advanced fault detection system development. The findings are applicable in academic research and industrial contexts, providing guidance for improving motor design and fault management strategies.
RELAÇÕES INTERCULTURAIS NA PESQUISA EM COMUNICAÇÃO: UMA ABORDAGEM DECOLONIAL
Authors: Panis Kaseker Mônica , Xavier Vessoni Dominique
Published: November 2024

O artigo busca problematizar a proposta epistemológica decolonial e as práticas meto dológicas do investigador não indígena na pesquisa em comunicação envolvendo sujeitos  comunicacionais indígenas, em especial ao analisar produções indígenas nas etnomídias. Propõe-se discutir teoricamente o potencial da cartografia sentimental como trajeto metodológico para uma investigação que se pretende decolonial, encontrando aproximações com a perspectiva do corazonar e sentipensar. Uma das questões mais latentes é a preocupação em neutralizar a perspectiva eurocêntrica e as metodologias extrativistas. Neste sentido, a pesquisa decolonial se torna um encontro entre sujeitos numa ecologia de saberes, uma experiência vivida com os corpos, cujas afetações desconstroem e constroem conhecimentos outros.