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Renewable energy expansion: Legal strategies for overcoming regulatory barriers and promoting innovation
Authors: Portia Oduro  , Peter Simpa  , Darlington Eze Ekechukwu
Published: May 2024

The expansion of renewable energy sources is pivotal in mitigating climate change and transitioning towards a sustainable energy future. However, the realization of this transition faces numerous regulatory barriers that impede the deployment and integration of renewable energy technologies. This abstract explores the legal strategies essential for overcoming these barriers and promoting innovation in renewable energy expansion. Regulatory hurdles often stem from outdated policies, complex permitting processes, and conflicting regulations at various governmental levels. Moreover, legal uncertainties surrounding property rights, land use, and interconnection standards pose significant challenges to renewable energy developers and investors. To address these barriers, legal frameworks must evolve to accommodate the unique characteristics and requirements of renewable energy projects. Effective legal strategies encompass a range of interventions, including streamlining permitting procedures, harmonizing regulations across jurisdictions, and providing clarity on legal and contractual frameworks. Furthermore, innovative policy mechanisms such as feed-in tariffs, renewable portfolio standards, and tax incentives can incentivize renewable energy deployment while ensuring regulatory compliance. Promoting innovation in renewable energy expansion requires a proactive approach to legal and regulatory reform. This involves fostering collaboration between policymakers, industry stakeholders, and legal experts to identify regulatory bottlenecks and develop tailored solutions. Additionally, flexible regulatory frameworks that allow for experimentation and adaptation to technological advancements are essential for driving innovation in the renewable energy sector. Case studies from various jurisdictions illustrate successful legal strategies employed to overcome regulatory barriers and promote innovation in renewable energy expansion. These examples highlight the importance of proactive policy interventions, stakeholder engagement, and adaptive governance structures in facilitating the transition to a renewable energy economy. In conclusion, overcoming regulatory barriers and promoting innovation in renewable energy expansion requires a multifaceted approach that combines legal, policy, and technological solutions. By adopting proactive legal strategies, policymakers can create an enabling environment that fosters renewable energy deployment, accelerates innovation, and advances the transition towards a sustainable energy future.
Rice brain administration reduces malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in the heart of carbon tetrachloride-induced rats
Authors: Dwirini Retno Gunarti  , Reni Paramita  , Syailendra Karuna Sugito  , Istiqomah Agusta
Published: May 2024

Excessive production of free radicals proven associated with disease progression of coronary heart disease. Rice bran oil has a high content of antioxidants such as tocopherol, tocotrienol, and γ-oryzanol. This study aimed to determine the effect of rice bran oil administration on malondialdehyde (MDA) level as an oxidative stress biomarker in the heart of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced rats. Thirty stored rat heart tissue samples that were divided into six groups, consisted of untreated control group, CCl4-treated group (CCl), rice bran oil-treated before CCl4 induction groups with rice bran oil dosage of 0.5 ml (B1+CCl) and 1.5 ml (B2+CCl), and rice bran oil-treated after CCl4 induction groups with rice bran oil dosage of 0.5 ml (CCl+B1) and 1.5 ml (CCl+B2), were measured for their MDA levels using Wills modified method. The highest heart’s MDA levels were obtained in the group that only received carbon tetrachloride. The lowest heart’s MDA levels were found in the group given 1.5 ml of rice bran oil before being given carbon tetrachloride. Heart MDA levels in all groups given rice bran either before or after administration of carbon tetrachloride were lower than those in the group given only carbon tetrachloride. The lowest heart MDA found in the group that was administered by 1.5 ml/day of rice bran oil before carbon tetrachloride induction.
ANALISIS SISTEM KELISTRIKAN PADA LABORATORIUM CENTRAL SERVICE KUALA NAMU
Authors: Ginting Estrada , Fahreza Muhammad , Dalimunthe Muhammad Erpando
Published: May 2024

Kuala Namu Central Service Laboratory is a laboratory that provides service-based services for electrical and electronic equipment specifically at kuala namu airport equipment. This laboratory uses a lot of laboratory equipment that uses electrical energy. The purpose of this study is to analyse the electrical system on electrical power consumption in the Kuala Namu Central Service Laboratory as well as conduct an analysis between the electrical system of the Kuala Namu Central Service Laboratory with the General Requirements for Electrical Installation and SPLN. Based on the calculation results in the discussion results obtained total power consumption of equipment around 86,637.30 W, from the measurement of operating power of 82,606.66 W. While according to the simulation results using DIg SILENT Power Factory 15.1 .7, the power is 82,604.95 W. The percentage of transformer loading is obtained at 44.08%, this already includes loading according to SPLN standards, while the percentage of generator loading is 89.496% which is declared overloaded. In the simulation results the transformer is 44.08% and the generator is 89.5%. The type of conductor and safety installed as well as the grounding resistance in the building has met the PUIL (General Requirements for Electrical Installation) standard. The grounding resistance of the CPS laboratory building is 2.6 Ω (5 Ω).
Peningkatan Kapasitas Guru Paud Dalam Mengembangkan Teknologi Pembelajaran di Kota Bula Seram Bagian Timur
Authors: Lokollo Lamberthus J , Sahalessy Arnold , Tuarissa Y
Published: May 2024

Pendidikan anak usia dini adalah pembinaan anak dari lahir hingga usia 6 tahun, untuk persiapkan pertumbuhan jasmani dan rohani agar siap masuk pendidikan. Usia 0-6 tahun, masa keemasan, berpengaruh besar pada perkembangan selanjutnya. Pendidikan anak dini kunci pertumbuhan. Keterbatasan teknologi pembelajaran menghambat inovasi. Pengembangan teknologi pembelajaran perlu efektif, sesuai karakter siswa, dan interaktif. Prinsip efisiensi, interaktivitas, dan pemanfaatan guru perlu diperhatikan. Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dan penerapan teknologi pembelajaran yang sesuai dengan perkembangan kurikulum PAUD saat ini di kalangan guru PAUD di Kota Bula. Metode dilakukan dengan Sosialisasi dan diskusi iteraktif. Pelaksanaan program dijadwalkan pada Juli 2023, fokus pada pengembangan media pembelajaran untuk guru PAUD. Rencana jangka panjang mencakup seluruh guru PAUD di Kota Bula, Seram Bagian Timur, dengan tujuan meningkatkan kapasitas mereka dalam Teknologi Pembelajaran. Hasil kegiatan meliputi tatap muka, demonstrasi, dan latihan media pembelajaran. Diikuti 26 guru PAUD, membahas pengantar guru, teori media, dan teknologi pembelajaran. Walaupun waktu terbatas, tujuan tercapai, meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan guru. Evaluasi positif, manfaat besar untuk kualitas pembelajaran.
DigiTala – Moodle-sovellus suullisen kielitaidon automaattiseen arviointiin
Authors: Von Zansen Anna , Kallio Heini
Published: May 2024

This article presents an online tool developed by the DigiTala research project in 2022. The tool is the first one to provide comprehensive automated assessment of spontaneous L2 Finnish and Swedish speech. The Moodle-based tool records and analyzes L2 learners’ speech automatically and provides holistic as well as analytic feedback to learners. In addition to self-regulated learning purposes, the tool can be used to support human assessment in high-stakes tests and language courses. We discuss the benefits and weaknesses of the tool and automated speaking assessment in general from the perspectives of low-resourced languages as well as developers and users.
The production of voicing in Namibian English stops by speakers of Khoekhoegowab
Authors: Haapanen Katja , Saloranta Antti , Peltola Kimmo U. , Tamminen Henna , Uwu-khaeb Lannie , Peltola Maija S.
Published: May 2024

This study examines whether Namibian English spoken by L1 Khoekhoegowab speakers has word-initial stop voicing contrasts, and how they might be realized in freely produced speech. The data consists of English interviews collected from nine speakers of Namibian English. For analysis, a total of 365 words beginning with a stop-vowel sequence were extracted from the interviews, and analyzed for voice onset time (VOT). To examine the realization of voicing, the extracted words are divided into voiced and voiceless categories based on their phonological voicing in other varieties of English and their VOTs are compared statistically. The VOTs of voiceless stops are significantly longer than those of voiced stops. The results suggest a short-lag vs. aspiration contrast in word-initial stops in Namibian English and provide new information about the phonetic features of Namibian English consonants.
Effects of Individual Priorities on Ethical Decisions in Traffic Use of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Tunçay Güzin Yasemin , Göl İlknur , Çobanoğlu Nesrin
Published: May 2024

Artificial intelligence, a software or computer program with a learning mechanism is used in many fields. In the present study, the aim was to determine the effect of individual priorities on ethical decisions in terms of the use of artificial intelligence in traffic, through scenarios created by using the Moral Machine, an online experimental platform designed to identify ethical dilemmas. A questionnaire consisting of three parts was used to collect the data. In the first part, socio-demographic characteristics were questioned. The second part included the Importance of Health Scale. In the last part, the participants were given 12 scenario examples of an unmanned vehicle moving in traffic with the illustrations, and they were asked what their decisions and justifications of their decisions were. The study population comprises 75 health care academicians in Çankırı University. It was observed that most of the participants preferred to protect a larger number of people rather than a small number of people, a woman rather than a man, a child rather than an adult, a physician rather than an adult who is not a physician. The scenarios created in the study contain more and more variables that should be considered. Therefore, as the scenarios continued, the participants had difficulty in making decisions. Artificial intelligence has become one of the problem clusters of bioethics due to the increase in its use in many areas directly related to human life, such as health, apart from traffic.
NATIONAL CUISINE IS AN INTEGRAL PART
OF UKRAINIAN CULTURE
Authors:   Iryna Kochan, Lytvynovich Roman
Published: May 2024

Food is one of the most necessary conditions for our existence. Since childhood, a person gets used to certain products, dishes from them, forms his own tastes, prepares his favorite dishes, which must contain properly balanced proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and the necessary vitamin complex. Ukrainian cuisine has a certain set of relevant ingredients that contribute to our healthy existence. And the transition to a different set of products requires a certain adjustment, getting used to, adjustment., the climate of the location.
Each people, each nation has its own usual, daily food set, related to the history and culture of the population. The Ukrainian nation, which for centuries was under the oppression of various states, absorbed into its culture and food preferences elements of the life and existence of other peoples, which remained in the culinary tastes of certain territorial and local communities. National tastes were formed on the basis of regional, local dishes, which became part of the everyday life of Ukrainians and expressed the special skill of cooking in one or another territory of Ukraine.
Many foreigners come to Ukraine every year for various purposes: tourist trips, study, work, temporary stay, and by learning the language of our region, they get to know its culture, lifestyle, and food.
Working with foreign students, we introduce them to Ukrainian dishes and drinks, talk about everyday and national food holidays, conduct dialogues with them, comparing the common and distinctive features of national cuisines.
Recipes of Ukrainian culinary dishes can be found in cookbooks published at different times, starting from the beginning of the 20th century. and to this day, both in Ukraine and abroad, and in our time republished by culinary enthusiasts. Acquaintance with such publications, a brief description of books with recipes for cooking national food is carried out in this publication. 93 editions were developed.
Key words: Ukrainian language as a foreign language, linguistic and regional studies, publication of books on Ukrainian national cuisine, their authors, chronology and location of publications, special vocabulary by origin.
El sentido ontológico de la vocación: convergencia de Nicol, Sánchez Vázquez y Villoro
Authors: Beltrán García Iver A.
Published: May 2024

Se explica que la vocación tiene un sentido ontológico para el ser del sujeto humano, es decir, que, de acuerdo con tal sentido, constituye un rasgo intrínseco para este ser. Para ello, se articulan los aportes de tres filósofos mexicanos: Eduardo Nicol, Adolfo Sánchez Vázquez y Luis Villoro, a través de un método ecléctico que cuida la coherencia y el contexto de origen de las ideas. Además de esclarecer un aspecto específico del fenómeno vocacional, el artículo ilustra cómo esos aportes se enriquecen recíprocamente y cómo puede establecerse un diálogo fecundo y productivo entre filósofos con diferentes formas de entender y practicar la filosofía, lo que contribuye a la construcción de una comunidad y tradición filosófica en México.
Comparative Characterisation of Key Epidemiological Indicators of Tuberculosis in Poltava Region for 2018—2023
Authors: Yareshko A.G. , Kaidashev I.P. , Loban G.A. , Kravchenko V.G. , Vorodyukhina A.K.
Published: May 2024

For many years, tuberculosis has remained one of the pressing issues in global healthcare systems. The COVID-19 pandemic and full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine have caused negative changes in all spheres of life, including tuberculosis morbidity.
Objective — to study the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and full-scale war on key epidemiological indicators of tuberculosis in Poltava Region during the period of 2018—2023.
Materials and methods. An analysis of the main epidemiological indicators of tuberculosis in Poltava Region was conducted using official statistical reports and analytical collections for the years 2018—2023. Three periods were distinguished for comparison: pre-COVID-19 pandemic (2018—2019), during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020—2021) and during the full-scale war (2022—2023).
Results and discussion. During the pre-COVID-19 period in Poltava Region, as in Ukraine, there was a gradual decrease in tuberculosis morbidity (including the frequency of relapses). In 2019, this indicator in the region decreased by 14 % compared to 2018 (from 59.5 to 52.1 per 100,000 population). With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine, as in Poltava Region, the frequency of detection of pulmonary and extrapulmonary forms of tuberculosis decreased by 1.5 times. After the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukrainian territory, tuberculosis morbidity in Ukraine began to increase, almost reaching pre-pandemic levels in the last 2 years. In Poltava Region during this period, morbidity increased by almost 28 % (from 34.9 per 100,000 population in 2021 to 48.4 per 100,000 population in 2023).
Conclusions. Tuberculosis most commonly affects unemployed males of working age. Tuberculosis morbidity remains higher in rural areas. Over the analysed period, there was a gradual decrease in tuberculosis mortality in both Ukraine and Poltava Region. Since 2015, this indicator in Poltava Region has decreased almost threefold — from 11.5 to 3.9 per 100,000 population in 2023.
Analisis Aspek Filsafat Sains pada Bidang Graph Mining dan Kemiripan Aturan Hukum
Authors: Akhyar Amany
Published: May 2024

Hukum di Indonesia berjumlah sangat banyak dan saling berhubungan atau merujuk antara satu sama lain. Salah satu fenomena hukum yang ada di Indonesia yaitu terdapat kemiripan aturan hukum sehingga menimbulkan masalah yaitu aturan hukum yang tumpang tindih dan tidak sinkron. Ketika aturan hukum yang baru akan dibentuk, sebaiknya tersedia tools yang dapat melakukan pemeriksaan terlebih dulu terhadap hukum lama sehingga tidak tumpang tindih dan sinkron. Knowledge graph (KG) digunakan pada penelitian ini untuk merepresentasikan hukum-hukum yang ada di Indonesia. Penelusuran KG tersebut akan dibantu dengan teknologi graph mining. Pada penelitian ini, dibahas pula aspek-aspek filsafat sains pada beberapa penelitian terdahulu yang berkaitan dengan topik penelitian ini.
Analisis Quality of Service (QoS) Menggunakan Standar Parameter Tiphon pada Jaringan Internet Berbasis Wi-Fi Kampus 1 Unjaya
Authors: Nisa Isnaini Syarifatun Nisa , Rahmat Miyarno Saputro  , Tegar Fatwa Nugroho  , Alfirna Rizqi Lahitani
Published: May 2024

Internet is a very important need in the life of people in the world. Universities can exchange information and share data and communicate with the internet network. General Achmad Yani University Yogyakarta (Unjaya) uses the internet network for activities that occur on campus. QoS testing or internet network performance aims to maintain the stability of network access on the Unjaya campus and reduce the risk of problems such as delays in data transmission. In addition, this research also aims to determine the results of signal quality measurements in the Unjaya real-time area. In this research, QoS measurement is done by using wireshark application.  The QoS parameters measured are throughput, delay, jitter, and packet loss.  Based on the measurements taken, the results obtained for QOS measurements show that WiFi network performance based on throughput, delay, jitter, and packet loss parameters is in the good category. The final result obtained after measuring QoS is that the Internet network at Campus 1 Unjaya is in the medium category based on TIPHON standardization with an index value of 3.
Sistem Pakar untuk Diagnosis Rinitis pada Anak menggunakan Metode Certainty Factor
Authors: Sitompul Jessica Sandra , Setyaningsih Putry Wahyu
Published: May 2024

Expert systems can assist an expert in making decisions that are realized in the form of a program. At this time the program is very helpful in improving various fields such as health, by managing the information that has been obtained. In this research, rhinitis is raised as a topic of discussion by working with experts who are experts in the field, after collecting data through interviews, the conclusion is obtained, namely how to determine whether someone has one of the three types of rhinitis (allergic rhinitis, bacterial rhinitis, and viral rhinitis) with the symptoms experienced and with a fast and accurate process. By using the certainty factor method and applying it to a web-based expert system, it makes it easier for patients and experts to solve the problem, there are 31 types of symptoms among the three types of rhinitis diseases that are used as the basis for the expert system after that with data from 20 patients at the hospital who suffer from various symptoms of rhinitis who have been diagnosed with the disease by experts as validation data and trials it is found that the system is 100% successful in accurately diagnosing each disease in all these patients.
Use of drug in the form of spray based on Flumethrin, Moxidectin and Pyriproxyfen against entomosis in small domestic animals
Authors: Devyatyarova S. B.
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the research is to study the efficacy of a Flumethrin-, Moxidectin and Pyriproxyfen-based spray against entomosis in dogs and cats.

Materials and methods. The therapeutic efficacy of the multicomponent spray against entomosis of cats and dogs was evaluated in the Podolsk Experimental Production Base of the VNIIP – FSC VIEV on 100 animals naturally infected with fleas Ctenocephalides spp. (20 cats and 20 dogs), Linognathus setosus (20 dogs), chewing lice Felicola subrostratus (20 cats) and Trichodectes canis (20 dogs). The animals were divided into experimental and control groups of 10 animals each. The experimental dogs and cats were given the drug topically with a bottle pump directed to the skin and fur from 20–25 cm, treating the entire body of the animal at a dose of 3–6 pumps per 1 kg of animal weight, and the control animals were not given the drug. The animals were observed for 60 days after a single dose of the drug; clinical examination was performed before and at 24, 48 hours and 5, 30 and 60 days after the start of the experiment.

Results and discussion. The examination of the skin and coat of some experimental animals infected with ectoparasites found single ectoparasite imago at 24 hours after treatment. At 48 hours and on day 5, 30 and 60 of the experiment, all animals treated once with the drug were free from ectoparasites, which was evidenced by clinical studies. The study results showed that the study drug had high therapeutic efficacy against ctenocephalidosis, linognathosis, and trichodectosis in dogs and cats.
Insectoacaricide activity of 5% D-cyphenothrin Emulsion against argasid ticks and biting lice
Authors: Indyuhova E. N. , Arisov M. V.
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the research is to evaluate the insectoacaricidal activity of the drug 5% D-cyphenothrin Emulsion against argasid ticks and biting lice in different concentrations.

Materials and methods. We carried out a parasitological examination of an open-type cinderblock poultry building in peasant household BUGLEN-2 (the Republic of Dagestan) using the avian ectoparasite collecting methods of B. A. Frolov (1975). The studies were performed using procedures outlined in the studies by A. A. Nepoklonov and G. A. Talanov (1973), M. V. Arisov and I. A. Arkhipov (2018) as modified. In the Laboratory of Ectoparasitosis in the VNIIP – FSC VIEV, the acaricidal activity of 5% D-cyphenothrin Emulsion was evaluated against argasid ticks and LD50 and LD95 were determined. The insecticidal activity of the studied drug in different concentrations against the biting lice Menopon gallinae and Menacanthus stramineus was studied on naturally infected chickens that were kept on the farm. Parasitic arthropods were identified to species using identification guides by I. G. Galuzo (1957), N. A. Fillipova (1966) and D. I. Blagoveshchensky (1940).

Results and discussion. In laboratory, we observed rapid death of argasid ticks within 30 minutes after their contact with absorbent paper impregnated with 0.005% and 0.05% concentrations of the studied drug. In the assessment of the 5% D-cyphenothrin Emulsion insecticidal activity against biting lice of two species Menopon gallinae and Menacanthus stramineus on naturally infected chickens, we observed the death of parasitic insects after 24 hours on the birds treated with a 0.005% emulsion. Thus, the minimum effective concentration of 0.005 % of the study drug, 5% D-cyphenothrin Emulsion, was determined for the above parasitic arthropods.
МЕТАДИСЦИПЛІНАРНИЙ ПІДХІД ЯК ІНСТРУМЕНТ ПЕДАГОГІЧНОЇ ІННОВАТИКИ
Authors: Ліба Оксана
Published: May 2024

У статті розглянуто методи та стратегій використання метадисциплінарного підходу у сучасній педагогічній практиці. Зазначено, що застосування метадисциплінарного підходу у педагогічній інноватиці вимагає поєднання концепцій з різних галузей знань для створення нових, більш ефективних педагогічних підходів та стратегій навчання. Розкрито роль метадисциплінарного підходу у вдосконаленні навчального процесу та розвитку освіти в цілому. Автором представлено думки науковців щодо зазначеної проблематики, які стосуються метадисциплінарного підходу, зокрема його впливу на інноваційні методи в освіті та потенціал у вирішенні складних освітніх викликів. Проаналізовано концепції, методи та результати використання метадисциплінарного підходу в освіті на різних рівнях: від загальноосвітньої школи до вищої освіти. Висвітлено значення та специфіку метадисциплінарного підходу як інструменту педагогічної інноватики та його потенціал у вирішенні сучасних педагогічних завдань. Зазначено фактори оптимізації процесу підготовки фахівців на основі метадисциплінарних зв’язків, зосереджено увагу на важливості усвідомлення нових завдань у царині метадисциплінарності та зрозуміння причин, обставин, трендів, які актуалізують метадисциплінарний підхід. Розглянуто виклики та перешкоди, які можуть виникнути під час впровадження метадисциплінарного підходу, а також зазначено шляхи їх подолання. Це дає вагомі підстави для пошуку інноваційних педагогічних методик та інструментів, які ґрунтуються на метадисциплінарному підході, таким як проектне навчання, проблемне навчання, інтерактивні методи тощо. Дослідження містить рекомендації щодо ефективного впровадження метадисциплінарного підходу в педагогічну практику та можливостей його подальшого розвитку. Обґрунтовано доцільність застосування такого підходу як інструменту педагогічної інновації та його значущість у вирішенні сучасних завдань у галузі професійної освіти.
Historiographical aspect of socio-political attitudes and practices of the period of the First World War
Authors: Alferova Irina , Blokhin Valeriy
Published: May 2024

The article examines the understanding of the causes of the outbreak of the First World War, characteristic of various stages of international post-war politics. The authors come to the conclusion that the specifics of the reality constructed by politicians, historians and sociologists were diverse and relied primarily on the analysis of the sentiments characteristic of the ruling circles of the states participating in the world conflict. The authors of the article focus on the search for new complex contexts of the First World War, which make it possible to expand the understanding of its various realities. The possibilities of the periodical press in forming judgments and assessments in the field of the most pressing problems, events and facts in the period under review, as well as the role of military censorship are analyzed.
A reinforcement schedule with two of temporal information.
Authors: Hata Yumi , Matsui Hiroshi , Iguchi Yoshio , Samejima Kazuyuki , Sawa Kosuke
Published: May 2024

Decades of research on reinforcement schedules have demonstrated that temporal information regarding the arrival or nonarrival of biologically significant events controls animal behavior. The fixed interval (FI) schedule, which is a time-based reinforcement schedule, suggests that responses are regulated by the time elapsed since the last reinforcement. This raises the question of how behavior is controlled when two distinct temporal cues regarding the availability of reinforcers are simultaneously presented. We modified the random interval (RI) schedule to create a reinforcement schedule incorporating two types of temporal information: the time elapsed since the last reinforcement, and the inter-reinforcement interval (IRI). Through long-term operant conditioning in rats, we examined how temporal information controls responses. When two temporal cues were available, we found that behavior was influenced by each cue. Moreover, we discovered that the effects of these cues could be analytically separated within the dynamics of response rates. The findings revealed that in controlling behavior, living organisms can utilize two temporal cues rather than relying on a single, clear cue.
Do You Know Your Own Personality? How Hypomania May Bias Self- Reported Extraversion
Authors: Bateman Samuel Paul , Wright Kim
Published: May 2024

Personality is regarded as stable over time, and thus measures of personality assume that personality traits are largely unaffected by one's state. However, several studies demonstrate that personality measurements can be biased by one's state, calling into question the construct validity of personality measures which rely on the self-report method. In addition, Dupuis and colleagues have recommended that potential subpopulations who may be disproportionately vulnerable to these state effects be found. This study (N = 63) used a 2 factor (thought speed: fast, slow) design to experimentally induce rapid thought speed (RTS), a state comparable to hypomania, prior to extraversion measurement on the basis that hypomania and extraversion are positively correlated concepts. It was predicted that inducing RTS would bias participants to report greater extraversion than those who were not induced with RTS. Predisposition to hypomania was measured prior to the RTS induction as those highly predisposed may constitute a subpopulation particularly vulnerable to this state effect. Results indicated no support for a positive correlation between extraversion and predisposition to mania, nor support for the biasing effect of RTS on extraversion measurement. However, a significant interaction effect between predisposition to hypomania and extraversion score was identified, which revealed a near-significant correlation between these variables in the fast condition only. Null results are attributed to failure to induce RTS and a potentially unrepresentative sample. Replication with sufficient amendments is recommended and broader implications are discussed.
“I've got no PPE to protect my mind”: Understanding the needs and experiences of first responders exposed to trauma in the workplace
Authors: Cogan Nicola , Craig Ashleigh , Milligan Lucy , McCluskey Robyn , Burns Tara , Ptak Wiktoria , Kirk Alison , Rodriguez Christoph Graf , De Kock Hannes
Published: May 2024

Background: First responders (FRs) are at high risk of being exposed to traumatic events in their occupational roles. Responding to critical incidents often involves exposure to life-threatening circumstances, dealing with fatalities as well as encountering highly stressful situations that may trigger traumatic responses. These experiences can lead to poor physical and mental health outcomes including post-traumatic stress disorder, co-morbid conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, insomnia, and suicidality. Little research has explored the perspectives and experiences of FRs in dealing with occupational trauma(s) and how best to meet their health needs.Objective: This study aimed to explore FRs’ experiences of exposure to occupational trauma and its impact on their mental wellbeing. The wider objective was to investigate how FRs can be supported to access appropriate and relevant help, addressing barriers like stigma.Method: A qualitative research design using in-depth semi-structured interviews with FRs (n = 54) was adopted. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and analysed using an inductive thematic approach.Results: Themes developed were: (1) The pervasive, cumulative and salient impact of occupational trauma on mental health (micro-traumas, nightmares, flashbacks and reliving experiences), (2) The demands of the job exacerbating the adverse effects of trauma (self and others), (3) Insufficient support and unhelpful ways of coping following exposure to trauma (lack of psychological safety), (4) Stigma and fear of judgement as barriers to mental health help-seeking, and (5) Need for specific, accessible and credible trauma-focused interventions and workplace support.Conclusions: The implications of these findings are discussed at the individual, service provider and organisational level, emphasising the importance of implementing a strengths-based, non-pathologising and de-stigmatising approach to trauma in the workplace as experienced by FRs. Emphasis is placed on the importance of overcoming barriers to accessing mental health support and improving access to evidence-based, trauma-focused psychological interventions and workplace support.
Lay science's epistemology and socioscientific controversies
Authors: Viciana Hugo , Astobiza Aníbal M. , Fasce Angelo , Hannikainen Ivar Rodríguez
Published: May 2024

Science education is generally perceived as a key facilitator in cultivating a scientifically literate society. In the last decade, however, this conventional wisdom has been challenged by evidence that greater scientific literacy and critical thinking skills may in fact inadvertently aggravate polarization on scientific matters in the public sphere. The "conflict of interests hypothesis" posits that individuals, when shaping their beliefs about socioscientific controversies, often face a dilemma in which their political and ideological affiliations clash with the pursuit of truth. In this predicament, individuals with a deeper understanding of science might use these abilities instead to their ideological advantage. Supporting an alternative "scientific update hypothesis", in a series of studies we show that increased science's epistemology literacy might have consequential population level effects on the public’s alignment with scientific results.
Pendaftaran Tanah Masyarakat Adat Toraja
Authors: Evitasari Sherly , Syafira Agina , Saleh Raden Deden Dani
Published: May 2024

Indigenous communities have a noble tradition and cultural identity for sustainably managing their dwellings and territorial environments. With increasing physical, economic, and social development, indigenous communities face incredible difficulty obtaining recognition and respect for their customary rights from the government. This research aims to highlight the indigenous Tana Toraja community's land and ancestral property management system, which is crucial for recognizing the indigenous Tana Toraja community's land and ancestral property management system, which is essential to realizing their customary rights. Using a qualitative method involving interviews and observations, the study engaged 12 purposively selected informants from two villages in the Tana Toraja Regency. The findings indicate that the Toraja people inherit and manage land and Tongkonan properties as cultural heritage from their ancestors. Land transfer practices consider dedication to parents and contributions to customary ceremonies. The registration process for indigenous land is conducted in the Ulayat land registry, reflecting the land's existence. The findings emphasize that the indigenous community's land and property management system is crucial to their recognition and respect. This underscores the importance of understanding and respecting customary practices in the context of cultural preservation and indigenous rights. 
Masyarakat adat memiliki tradisi dan identitas budaya luhur dalam mengelola tempat tinggal serta lingkungan teritorialnya secara berkelanjutan. Seiring dengan meningkatnya pembangunan fisik, ekonomi dan sosial, masyarakat adat semakin kesulitan mendapatkan pengakuan dan penghormatan atas hak-hak adatnya dari pemerintah. Penelitian ini bertujuan menyoroti sistem pengelolaan tanah dan harta pusaka Masyarakat Adat Tana Toraja yang penting untuk pengakuan hak adat mereka. Dengan metode kualitatif, melalui wawancara dan observasi, penelitian ini melibatkan 12 narasumber secara purposive dari dua desa di Kabupaten Tana Toraja. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Masyarakat Toraja mewarisi dan mengelola tanah serta properti Tongkonan sebagai warisan budaya dari nenek moyang mereka. Praktik pengalihan tanah dilakukan dengan mempertimbangkan pengabdian kepada orang tua dan kontribusi pada upacara adat. Proses pendaftaran tanah adat dilakukan pada daftar tanah ulayat, mengikuti keberadaan tanahnya. Temuan menekankan bahwa sistem pengelolaan tanah dan harta masyarakat adat merupakan kunci untuk pengakuan dan penghormatan terhadap mereka. Hal ini menunjukkan pentingnya memahami dan menghargai praktik adat dalam konteks perlindungan budaya dan hak-hak masyarakat adat.
Heavy Metal Contamination in Kumaun Lakes, Lesser Himalaya, India: Impact on Water Quality and Environmental Health
Authors: Sah Nirmit , Parihar D. S. , Upadhyay Rajeev
Published: May 2024

The lakes of Kumaun, located in the Lesser Himalaya, India, are vital water sources supporting local life and attracting tourists. These tectonically formed lakes sit within a geologically diverse region consisting of dolomites, limestones, shales, silicates, and volcanic rocks, providing various ecosystem services. This study utilizes Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) to evaluate heavy metal pollution in Nal-Damyanti Tal, Garur Tal, and Sat Tal lakes. Results indicate mercury (Hg) concentrations exceeding permissible limits in two lakes, ranging from 0.48 to 2.027 µg/L, alongside high levels of aluminum (Al), beryllium (Be), and selenium (Se). The data suggests that both anthropogenic activities and geological factors contribute to the trace metal accumulation in these lakes. The findings underscore the urgent need for comprehensive management strategies to protect water quality and environmental health.
AGRONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF CONILON COFFEE CLONES IN THE HUMID SUBTROPICAL CLIMATE OF REGISTRO, VALE DO RIBEIRA, SP, BRAZIL
Authors: Oliveira Marilia da Silva Borba , Carvalho Alex Mendonça de , Godoy Leandro José Grava de , Ferrari Samuel , Gardino Gabriel Nunes , Teramoto Érico Tadao
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT: Coffee, a globally traded and profitable commodity, is pivotal in many countries' economies and social development. In the Vale do Ribeira, a region of significant socio-environmental importance, coffee farming has the potential to boost local family agriculture through the diversification of agricultural production, with a focus on Conilon coffee (Coffea canephora Pierre), which thrives in hot and humid climates. In this context, our study's in situ evaluation of the agronomic performance of Conilon coffee clones is of utmost importance. We assessed the vegetative growth, incidence of pests and diseases, productivity, and grain ripening of various Conilon coffee clones in Registro, located in the humid subtropical environment of Vale do Ribeira. Clones 401 and 410 demonstrated superior vegetative growth. Pests and diseases, such as leaf miner, Phoma, and Cercosporiosis, were more prevalent during higher temperatures, while rust was a concern in cooler temperatures. The most productive clones were 13V, 407, 403, and 409, with a higher percentage of grains in the "cherry" stage, making them the most promising for cultivation in the region.
Keywords: brown eye spot; leaf miner; Mata Atlântica; plant growth; yield.
 
Desempenho agronômico de clones de café conilon submetidos ao clima subtropical úmido do Vale do Ribeira
 
RESUMO: O café é uma das commodities mais negociadas e lucrativas globalmente, desempenhando um papel crucial na economia e no desenvolvimento social de muitos países. No Vale do Ribeira, uma região de grande importância socioambiental, a cafeicultura tem potencial para favorecer a agricultura familiar local através da diversificação da produção agrícola, com ênfase no café conilon (Coffea canephora Pierre), que é adaptado a ambientes de clima quente e úmido. Nesse contexto, a avaliação in situ do desempenho agronômico de clones de café conilon é essencial para identificar as opções mais promissoras. O presente estudo avaliou o crescimento vegetativo, a incidência de pragas e doenças, a produtividade e a maturação de grãos de diferentes clones de café conilon em Registro, localizado no ambiente subtropical úmido do Vale do Ribeira. Os clones 401 e 410 se destacaram pelo crescimento vegetativo superior. Em relação às pragas e doenças, houve maior incidência de bicho mineiro, Phoma e Cercosporiose durante períodos de temperatura mais elevada, enquanto a ferrugem foi mais relevante em temperaturas amenas. Os clones mais produtivos foram 13V, 407, 403 e 409, apresentando maior porcentagem de grãos no estágio “cereja”, sendo considerados os mais promissores para o cultivo na região.
Palavras-chave: cercosporiose; bicho mineiro; Mata Atlântica; crescimento vegetativo; produtividade.
ORGANIZATION OF EXTRA-CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES OF HIGHER EDUCATION ACQUIRES OF PAVLO TYCHYNA UMAN STATE PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Authors: Bezliudniy Oleksandr
Published: May 2024

An important role in the professional and personal development of a future specialist is played by extracurricular activities. Extracurricular work at Pavlo Tychyna UDPU is carried out in accordance with the legislative documents of Ukraine and normative documents of the university.The directions of extracurricular activities at the university are complementary and are implemented comprehensively: scientific-research, social-political, artistic-aesthetic, labor, historical-cultural, physical culture and sports, organizational and management, national and patriotic education.A questionnaire was conducted and the level of awareness regarding the organization of extracurricular activities, the degree of involvement of students in various activities, their interests, preferences and priorities was determined.The results of the survey showed that the majority of higher education students are really involved in extracurricular activities, they actively participate in various activities. It was found that, according to the students, the university provides many opportunities for their involvement in various extracurricular activities, which contributes not only to the formation of a conscious desire for self-education and self-improvement, but also to reducing the level of stress, which affects the general level of personal well-being.We have found that the Faculties / Institute have adequate facilities which are used for various extra-curricular activities. The premises are equipped with the necessary means of communication and technical resources to ensure the high-quality implementation of these events.After analyzing the organization of extracurricular activities of higher education students, we consider it necessary to: expand the forms and directions of extracurricular activities in accordance with the modern value orientations of modern youth; to improve cooperation with student self-government bodies regarding the systematic holding of various activities; continue work on attracting well-known speakers and experts to conduct master classes, trainings, etc.; to encourage extracurricular activities that take into account the various needs and opportunities of higher education students.
TAX JUSTICE AND THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF GLOBAL CAPITALISM, 1945 TO THE PRESENT
Authors: Leaman Jeremy , Waris Attiya
Published: May 2024

Tax “justice” has become an increasingly central issue of political debate in many countries, particularly following the cardiac arrest of global financial services in 2008 and the subsequent worldwide slump in trade and production. The evident abuse of tax systems by corporations and rich individuals through tax avoidance schemes and offshore shadow banking is increasingly in the public eye. Above all, the political challenges of recovery and structural reform have raised core issues of burden-sharing and social equity on the agendas of both civil society groups and political elites. Democratic states need tax revenue to fund public goods and combat public “bads” with any degree of legitimacy. The contributions to this book discuss the haphazard evolution of contemporary taxation systems, their contradictory effects in a globalized economy, and the urgency of their reform as a precondition for social justice.
THE GADDI BEYOND PASTORALISM
Authors: Wagner Anja
Published: May 2024

The Gaddi of North India are agro-pastoralists who rear sheep and goats following a seasonal migration around the first Himalayan range. While studies on pastoralists have focused either on the pastoralists’ adaptation to their physical environment or treated the environment from a symbolic perspective, this book offers a new, holistic perspective that analyzes the ways in which people “make” place. Based on extensive fieldwork, this book not only describes a contemporary understanding of the Gaddi’s engagement with the environment but also analyzes religious practices and performances of social relations, as well as media practices and notions of aesthetics. Thereby, the landscape in which the Gaddi live is understood as a network of places that is constantly being built and rebuilt through these local practices. The book contributes to the growing interest in approaches of practice within environmental anthropology.
HOMEMADE MEN IN POSTWAR AUSTRIAN CINEMA
Authors: Fritsche Maria
Published: May 2024

Despite the massive influx of Hollywood movies and films from other European countries after World War II, Austrian film continued to be hugely popular with Austrian and German audiences. By examining the decisive role that popular cinema played in the turbulent post-war era, this book provides unique insights into the reconstruction of a disrupted society. Through detailed analysis of the stylistic patterns, narratives and major themes of four popular genres of the time, costume film, Heimatfilm, tourist film and comedy, the book explains how popular cinema helped to shape national identity, smoothed conflicted gender relations and relieved the Austrians from the burden of the Nazi past through celebrating the harmonious, charming, musical Austrian man.
THE SOCIAL LIFE OF WATER
Authors: Wagner John Richard
Published: May 2024

Everywhere in the world communities and nations organize themselves in relation to water. We divert water from rivers, lakes, and aquifers to our homes, workplaces, irrigation canals, and hydro-generating stations. We use it for bathing, swimming, recreation, and it functions as a symbol of purity in ritual performances. In order to facilitate and manage our relationship with water, we develop institutions, technologies, and cultural practices entirely devoted to its appropriation and distribution, and through these institutions we construct relations of class, gender, ethnicity, and nationality. Relying on first-hand ethnographic research, the contributors to this volume examine the social life of water in diverse settings and explore the impacts of commodification, urbanization, and technology on the availability and quality of water supplies. Each case study speaks to a local set of issues, but the overall perspective is global, with representation from all continents.
UNITED GERMANY
Authors: Jarausch Konrad
Published: May 2024

Since the attempt to unite two parts of a country divided for four decades yielded contradictory results, this volume provides a balance sheet of the successes and failures of German unification during the first quarter century after the fall of the Wall. Five themes, ranging from the transfer of political institutions to the economic crisis, from the social upheaval for women’s movements to the cultural efforts at interpretation and the changes in foreign policy have been chosen to illustrate the complexity of the process. The contributors represent a broad interdisciplinary mix of political scientists, historians, and literary scholars. Because personal experiences tend to color scholarly judgments, they are drawn from West Germany, East Germany, and the United States. This collection is the most up-to-date and comprehensive assessment of the political, social, and intellectual consequences of the efforts to regain German unity.