bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Constitutive modelling in computational geomechanics – 61st Rankine lecture, British Geotechnical Association, 2023
Authors: Carter John P.
Published: July 2024

Constitutive models are an essential part of computational modelling in geotechnics; they are at the heart of almost all theoretical predictions of geotechnical structures. How the stress–strain (and perhaps time) response of soil (and rock) is represented in these mathematical models is usually the key to successful prediction of the behaviour of geotechnical structures. However, the important details of these models, particularly the idealisations that are made, may be poorly or incompletely understood, or ignored, sometimes at significant cost to the unwary analyst. Indeed, the capabilities and the shortcomings of these models, especially the more advanced models, are not always easy to ascertain. In some cases, determination of the values of the input parameters is not straightforward. Consequently, it may be difficult to determine which model to select for a particular task. This paper explores some of the more important developments in the constitutive modelling of soils and addresses some of these issues of potential concern. The need for such models and the various attributes and capabilities that the commonly used models possess are reviewed. Also discussed is the issue of matching a particular model to the geotechnical problem at hand, which model attributes are required and why. The intention is to place emphasis on the physical basis of these models, rather than explore their mathematical complexity in detail. Some of the constitutive models encoded in the software packages used routinely in geotechnical practice are reviewed, and discussion is also provided on their specific limitations. Examples of practical applications, involving the solution of boundary and initial value problems, are described to illustrate both the advantages and some of the limitations of both commonly used and highly advanced constitutive models.
A produção de vídeos didáticos como ferramenta para o ensino de Biologia Celular
Authors: Michelotti Angela , Da Rosa Marcos Trindade , Loreto Elgion Lúcio Silva
Published: July 2024

A utilização das Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação (TICs) e e-learning vêm ganhando cada vez mais espaço nas salas de aulas, desde a educação infantil até a educação superior. As TICs/e-learning oferecem novas oportunidades no ensino e aprendizagem dos alunos, elas promovem uma nova maneira de ensinar, oportunizando um ensino ativo, no qual o aluno pode se tornar protagonista do seu processo de conhecimento. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o desempenho de estudantes cursando a disciplina de Biologia Celular no curso de Ciências Biológicas, em elaborar vídeos didáticos retratando atividades práticas relacionadas à disciplina. Foi avaliado, também, se esta metodologia, a elaboração de vídeos, é eficaz para o aprendizado dos estudantes. O método de análise consistiu de: 1) avaliação das apresentações com um formulário tipo Likert e, 2) análise do diário de campo/relatório, por análise de conteúdo. Verificamos que a utilização de metodologias ativas, como a elaboração de vídeos didáticos, pode se tornar eficaz no processo de ensino e aprendizado dos educandos. No entanto, os alunos tiveram dificuldades na realização das atividades e se mostraram dependentes do professor/tutor. Apresentaram dúvidas, e insegurança na realização das etapas, por não estarem habituados com as metodologias ativas.
Turner ve Constable’ın Manzara Resimleri Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: Göğebakan Yüksel , Özyavuz Okan
Published: July 2024

Romantizm, temel bağlamda duyusal güdülerin sanatsal tavır ekseninde harmanlanarak eser üretildiği bir dönemi ya da akımı ifade etmektedir. Bu kapsamda Romantizm akımı, öncelikle resim ve edebiyatta ortaya çıkmış ve akabinde sanatın diğer dallarına da yayılım göstermiştir. Ayrıca bu dönemde, konu bağlamında ortaçağ metinlerine, destanlara, Yunan mitolojisi ve savaş temalı kompozisyonlara yer verilse de manzara resmi ön plana çıkmıştır. Öte yandan, doğa görünümlerinin resim sanatı içerisinde yer edinimi İlk Çağ’lara kadar uzansa da kompozisyon bağlamında yalın haliyle aktarımı romantizm ile birlikte olmuş ve bir yaklaşım methodu olarak romantik manzara resminin ortaya çıkışı da doğanın duygusal kaydının yansıtılmasına olanak sağlamıştır. Bunun akabinde, romantik manzara resminin öncüleri Turner ve Constable’ın manzara resimleri de akımın yönünü belirlemiştir. Bu çalışmada, romantizmin tanımına, Fransız devrimi ile olan organik bağına; akımın İngiltere, Almanya ve Fransa’daki etkilerine; akımın öncüleri olarak görülen Turner ve Constable’ın yaşamı ile manzara resimlerine ve Okan Özyavuz’un manzara resimlerine yer verilmiştir.
Neue psychische Belastung durch künstliche Intelligenz? Die Rolle der KI-Verordnung
Authors: Bretschneider-Hagemes Michael
Published: July 2024

In jüngster Zeit verbreitet sich die hoffnungsvolle Ansicht, dass die kommende europäische KI-Verordnung nicht nur eine ethische Antwort auf den Einsatz von so genannter künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) liefert, sondern auch der Arbeitsschutz im Hinblick auf psychische Belastungen entscheidende Impulse dadurch erfahren würde. Im Folgenden wird in Abgrenzung dazu der These nachgegangen, dass durch den restriktiven Charakter des Rechtsrahmens einer Binnenmarktverordnung nur wenige Aspekte des Arbeitsschutzes berührt beziehungsweise in Anforderungen ausformuliert werden können und die als „ethisch“ bezeichnete Dimension einem allenfalls funktional gedachten Ethikbegriff genügt. Geradezu wie unter einem Brennglas schwelen die vorhandenen Regulierungsdefizite und subjektivistischen Zuschreibungen der Verantwortung für psychische Belastungen in Richtung der Ressourcen der Beschäftigten. Ein kurzer Problemaufriss soll das Unbehagen dieses Zusammenhangs und den Bedarf der Sensibilisierung verdeutlichen.
Die H-Markierung von Gefahrstoffen als Indikator für toxische Gefährdungen durch Hautresorption – Fragen und Antworten zur Arbeitsgruppe „Hautresorption“ der MAK-Kommission
Authors: Bader Michael ,   BASF SE, Corporate Health Management, Ludwigshafen
Published: July 2024

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Michael Bader leitet die Arbeitsgruppe „Hautresorption“ der Ständigen Senatskommission zur Prüfung gesundheitsschädlicher Arbeitsstoffe der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft (MAK-Kommission). Für die Bewertung der gesundheitlichen Gefährdung durch die dermale Aufnahme von Gefahrstoffen am Arbeitsplatz betrachtet die Arbeitsgruppe den aktuellen Kenntnisstand und empfiehlt auf der Basis festgelegter Verfahren und toxikologischer Kriterien gegebenenfalls eine sogenannte „H“-Markierung. Diese Markierung wird nicht nur in der MAK- und BAT-Werte-Liste der MAK-Kommission explizit ausgewiesen, sondern findet auch Eingang in die Technische Regel für Gefahrstoffe (TRGS) 900 (Arbeitsplatzgrenzwerte). Sie stellt damit eine wichtige stoffbezogene Zusatzinformation für den Arbeits- und Gesundheitsschutz dar. Im folgenden Interview erklärt Prof. Bader die wesentlichen Kriterien für die Vergabe der „H“-Markierung und ihre Bedeutung für die arbeitsmedizinische Praxis.
Sorption and concentration anionic azo dyes on nanomagnetite modified with cationic polyelectrolytes
Authors: Kazimirova Kseniya O. , Shtykov Sergey N.
Published: July 2024

Using the chemical coprecipitation method, magnetic magnetite nanoparticles (MNP) were synthesized, the surface of which was modified with biocompatible cationic polyelectrolytes polyethylenimine (PEI) and chitosan (Cht). The MNP were characterised by transmission microscopy and zeta potential measurements. The initial MNP have a shape close to spherical and an average size of (10±3) nm. Immobilization of polyelectrolyte on the surface of MNP led to the appearance of aggregates with an interconnected porous network (shell) around individual particles, with average sizes of (12±2) and (15±2) nm for Fe3O4@PEI and Fe3O4@Cht, accordingly. The influence of various experimental parameters, such as pH, extraction time, amount of sorbent and initial dye concentration on the adsorption and desorption of food azo dyes Allure Red AC (E129) and Brilliant Black BN (E151) was studied. It has been shown that under optimal conditions the degree of extraction of these dyes from aqueous solutions is 96-100%, the concentration coefficient is 2.7×103 and sorption capacity of 56 and 94 mg/g for Fe3O4@PEI and 46 and 69 mg/g on Fe3O4@ХТЗ for E129 and E151, respectively. A comparison of sorption isotherms and process kinetics showed that the Langmuir model and pseudo-first order are preferable for describing the sorption of dyes. In the acidic and neutral regions, electrostatic interactions are responsible for sorption, and in the alkaline region, hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions also play a significant role. The proposed sorbents can be used both for the sorption and concentration of dyes in chemical analysis, and for the purification of wastewater from them. Nanomagnetite modified with polyethylenimine, which allows absorbing and concentrating dyes over a wide pH range of 6-9 is preferable for use.
Adsorption study of the charge distribution features of highly charged smectites
Authors: Zakusin Sergey V. , Pokidko Boris V. , Krupskaya Viktoriya V.
Published: July 2024

The study examines the results of assessing the charge density distribution of smectite layers from the bentonite province of the Republic. Kazakhstan (Taganskoye and Dinosaurovoye fields) by alkylammonium method. The method is based on the study of the interaction of a homologous series of fatty amines with the surface of smectites. Organic cations form monomolecular and bimolecular adsorption layers on the basal surfaces. This allows the analysis of the dependence of the position of the diffraction maximum in the small-angle region on the bounding area of the organic cation and to obtain the charge density distribution over the smectite layers. The results obtained for the studied samples show a similar composition of montmorillonite: in all cases, smectites were characterized by a significant charge density with a different proportion of highly charged layers (cation exchange capacity – 120-130 mEq/100 g). The obtained data on charge distribution were compared with some adsorption and colloid-chemical characteristics of smectites, including the values of their cation exchange capacities. At the same time, such technological parameters as the effective viscosity of aqueous dispersions, despite the close charge distribution, differed significantly and showed a sharp dependence on the proportion of sodium cations in the exchange complex.
Physicochemical and kinetic properties of collagenase, native and adsorbed on chitosan
Authors: Koroleva Victoria A. , Dubovitskaya Anastasia N. , Belyaeva Tatyana N. , Холявка Марина Геннадьевна , Artyukhov Valery G.
Published: July 2024

One of the modern research areas in biotechnology and medicine is the development of highly stable biopreparations based on immobilized enzymes. Using the method of sorption immobilization, heterogeneous biocatalysts were obtained based on collagenase (EC 3.4.24.3) from Clostridium histolyticum and from medium molecular weight (200 kDa) and high molecular weight (350 kDa) chitosans. The goal of the work was to study the physicochemical and kinetic properties of free and immobilized collagenase from Clostridium histolyticum on a chitosan matrix.
The physicochemical and kinetic properties of the enzyme were studied in soluble and immobilized states using classical biophysical and biochemical methods. It was shown that the maximum activity of native collagenase was observed at 37ºС, while in case of the enzyme immobilized on medium and high molecular weight chitosan it was observed at 40ºС. Sorption immobilization of the biocatalyst on a chitosan matrix allowed increasing its stability during incubation within the temperature range of 40-70°C. After incubation at 80 and 90°C, no significant differences in the activity of soluble and immobilized collagenase were found. When studying the dependence of the protease activity of the enzyme on the medium acidity in the pH range from 5.0 to 9.0, it was established that the maximum catalytic ability of soluble collagenase was observed at a pH value of 7.5.
The biocatalyst immobilized on medium and high molecular weight chitosans was highly active at pH 6.0-7.5. The catalytic ability of the enzyme in free and in adsorbed states noticeably decreased at pH 8.0, while at pH 9.0 soluble collagenase immobilized on medium and high molecular weight chitosans was completely inactive. The maximum rate of the enzymatic reaction of native and chitosan-immobilized biocatalysts was observed at a substrate concentration of 0.04 mM. Apparent values of V´max и K´m were calculated. The immobilization of collagenase on medium and high molecular weight chitosans did not result in a decrease of the maximum reaction rate or a change in the degree of affinity of the enzyme to the substrate.
Using dynamic light scattering, we confirmed that the structure of collagenase in solution was most stable at pH 7.0-8.0, as exactly in this range of [H+] values we discovered the highest content of particles corresponding to the size of native collagenase and the lowest content of its aggregates. The optimal temperature for the best stability value of collagenase (no autolysis processes and minimal particle aggregation) can be considered as being 46°C.
AUDIOVISUAL COMO METODOLOGÍA DE EDUCOMUNICAÇÃO
Authors: Hara Thiago Ismael
Published: July 2024

As Unidades de Conservação de Uso Sustentável envolvem processos participativos com a população local, focando especialmente nos jovens, futuros líderes responsáveis pelo manejo dos recursos naturais. Contudo, há baixo envolvimento desses jovens devido à linguagem técnica da gestão e à baixa valorização da atividade pesqueira. O projeto Jovens Protagonistas da APA Costa dos Corais surgiu para enfrentar esses desafios, produzindo vídeos ao final de cada módulo. A comunicação audiovisual é acessível aos jovens, conectando-os e inspirando-os a criar espaços de mobilização social. O projeto usa recursos visuais para disseminar conhecimento e empoderar os jovens, tornando-os exemplos inspiradores para outros. A metodologia, inspirada no método Verde Perto (Rodrigues, 2008), envolve três momentos: 1. Construção coletiva da proposta: Participação em um módulo inicial para estruturar o projeto, identificando expectativas e propondo temas. 2. Fase 1: Participação em módulos temáticos, colaboração na organização e exercício de papéis protagonistas. 3. Fase 2: Participação ativa em todas as etapas planejadas, desenvolvendo funções diversas, culminando na produção de um curta-documentário. Os resultados incluem um impacto transformador na vida dos jovens, com o vídeo alcançando mais de 2.000 visualizações nas redes sociais e YouTube, além de exibições em cursos, seminários e encontros. Esse material é usado em palestras e reuniões com patrocinadores e foi inscrito no circuito Tela Verde do Ministério do Meio Ambiente e no festival de cinema de Penedo. Utilizar vídeos como meio de comunicação mostrou-se eficaz, já que essa linguagem é familiar aos jovens. Compartilhando suas experiências, os jovens se conectam uns com os outros e os inspiram a criar seus próprios espaços de mobilização social. A linguagem audiovisual é essencial para projetos socioambientais e de educação ambiental, mostrando de forma clara e objetiva os resultados e metas alcançadas.
Purification of germination-competent E. intestinalis spores v1
Authors: V. Antao Noelle , Usmani Mahrukh , Rubino Frederick , Ramchandani Harshita , Jaroenlak Pattana , L. McCarty Kacie , C. Ekiert Damian , Bhabha Gira
Published: July 2024

Encephalitozoon intestinalis is a human-infecting microsporidian species, which can cause fatal illnesses in immunocompromised patients. As an obligate intracellular parasite, E. intestinalis replicates exclusively within host cells, and then is transmitted via a non-replicating spore. Studying spores requires culturing the parasite within host cells, initially yielding a mixture of parasite stages, including both germination-competent and germination-incompetent spores. Starting from previously described protocols1–4, here, we describe an optimized method to reproducibly enrich and isolate mature, germination-competent E. intestinalis spores from infected Vero cells. We provide characterization of germination rates, infectivity as assessed using a parasite FISH staining protocol5 and genomic content of germination-competent spores.
Human brain section staining v1
Authors: Wang Shiyi
Published: July 2024

How to stain Human brain sections
Adeno-associated virus (AAV) production and administration v1
Authors: Wang Shiyi
Published: July 2024

Adeno-associated virus (AAV) production and administration
Cryo-electron tomography of thinned synapses v1
Authors: Siegert Anna
Published: July 2024

Here we provide a protocol for cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) of thinned synapses within intact rat primary neuron cultures. This workflow relies on cryo-focused-ion-beam (FIB) milling to enable unrestricted access to synapses within neuronal cultures and to achieve samples sufficiently thin (~150 nm) for high resolution cryo-ET imaging. This protocol allows targeting of synapses with and without cryo-fluorescence light microscopy (cryo-FLM) correlation for FIB milling and cryo-ET.
Open field test v1
Authors: Chen Chuyu
Published: July 2024

The open field test was developed to test locomotor activity.
Primary cortical astrocyte isolation and culture v1
Authors: Wang Shiyi
Published: July 2024

Primary cortical astrocyte isolation and culture
Movilidad sostenible en la lucha contra la despoblación: algunas medidas en la provincia de Jaén
Authors: Carbonell Porras Eloisa
Published: July 2024

This work studies the ideas of rurality, depopulation and sustainability, and the special importance of transportation and infrastructure for the adequate development of the rural world, with particular attention to the reality of the province of Jaén.
Karl Marx and the Catholic Church’s praxis
Authors: Phiri Stephen
Published: July 2024

This article addresses the question of whether a spiritual institution can be influenced by a secular ideology, which is conceived as ‘atheist’. Can a secular ideology influence and shape the nature and praxis of an institution which prides itself as having a predominant spiritual foundation. This article’s objective is not necessarily meant to provide an absolute doctrine but seeks to stimulate debate based on a reasonable connection of Socialist influence on the development of the Catholic Church’s praxis. This article argues that the Catholic Church’s praxis, which is explicitly embodied in the Catholic Social Teachings might have been influenced by a Marxist or Socialist/communist wave of the 19th Century. This article is guided by a literature-related historical enquiry method, which compares historical events in a bid to identify possible logical connections. Literature reveals that in as much as some Catholic related movements such as the Liberation Theology had an obvious connection with Marxism, the praxis of movements embodied in both the ‘Social Catholicism’ and ‘Catholic Action’ was shaped by the Church’s beliefs and contextual circumstances of its time. Literature further shows the Catholic Church neither subscribe to the Socialist revolutionary stance nor approve of its methodology, but it recognised the effects of these socialist movements toward the workers. Hence, the influence of these secular institutions cannot be totally dismissed, even though they did not shape its praxis.
From gadgets towards community
Authors: Resane Kelebogile Thomas
Published: July 2024

South Africa is a divided racially, religiously, economically, politically and digitally country. Gadgets become personal and humans gravitate towards them instead of towards each other where botho can be experienced. Technology has negative and positive impacts on the community. This article provides some practical steps from theological perspective for citizens to cross the digital divides. It is here recommended that botho be interpreted through communion ecclesiology lenses. To do this communion ecclesiology and botho will be elaborated, compared, and contrasted. Through the literature review and social media, these two tools are presented as a solution towards divided communities of faith. The findings are that the digital divides can be overcome through theological reflections, self-offering, and robust engagement with communities. The contribution made by this article is that communality cannot be bought. Becoming a spiritual community comes through self-denial and crossing the digital divides – being incarnationally present on the cutting edges of communities.
Preaching from the depth
Authors: Meyer Ockert
Published: July 2024

Responding to a letter that lamented the lack of aesthetics and erudition in the church’s liturgy and preaching, Bonhoeffer indicates that he thinks the simple language of the bible must be retained, but crucial for him is the “depths out of which it arises”. Expanding on what he means by the “depth”, Bonhoeffer points his questioner to the books of Bernanos and how they reflect something of what the daily and personal encounters of preachers with the crucified Christ looks like. What does this mean in the context of contemporary preaching and how does it help us to better understand and practise the art of preaching at a time and in a world that is home to diverse cultures and largely values very different and more popular aesthetic and cultural expressions? Which lessons can we learn from Bonhoeffer’s “preaching from the depth” for contemporary preaching?”
reformed theology critique of public health policies and practices in KwaZulu-Natal
Authors: Mbatha Nkosinathi Lawrence
Published: July 2024

Churches are currently successfully involved in community development and empowerment, providing health workers and agencies with support and helping meet tangible needs of the people. Four fundamental areas are undertaken in responding to the reformed critique of public health policies and practices in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), namely: public health policies and practices in light of Reformed theology, public health policies and practices in KZN, the role of religion and religious entities in contributing to health in communities and to investigate the possibilities of collaboration between church and state to improve the public health system in KZN. The article aims to establish a common framework of strengths, barriers, and make recommendations for positive church responses to public health issues in order to inform an improved collaborative strategy.
Immigrants and narrative
Authors: Klaasen John
Published: July 2024

Since 1960 immigration has been mainly intra-continental on the African continent. With more countries achieving independence and the decline of colonization, there has been a significant decrease of intra-continental migration. Compared to the rest of the continent, South Africa has a relatively low emigration rate. The rate of people emigrating to European countries from Africa is higher than those who emigrate within the African continent. The narrative church provides the space for migrants to exercise their agency. Challenging distorted and false identities is one way of exercising agency. Narrative church welcomes migrants as the Other that form identity of both those who participate in the Christian narrative and those who are connected with the narrative through distant ways such as dialogue, virtual or intellectual and practical engagements.
Class Bias in Indonesian’s Post-Reformation Film Revival
Authors: Armando Ade ,   Pergerakan Indonesia untuk Semua, Indonesia, Mutmainnah Nina , Putranto Hendar ,   Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia,   Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
Published: July 2024

This paper describes how the Indonesian film industry has experienced a revival to counter Hollywood dominance since the beginning of the Reformation Era in the 2000s. However, conditions that hinder the growth of the Indonesian film industry are mainly due to the concentration of movie theatres and film screens in big cities. Indonesian films are predominantly consumed by groups from the upper socioeconomic levels and ignored by the middle and lower economic strata. This article seeks to portray whether the movement against Hollywood dominance would be effective if Indonesian films were only directed at this particular audience segment. To analyse the development of the Indonesian film industry in the post-reformation era (2000-current), the authors used a nationwide survey from Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting, conducted from August 31 to September 9, 2019, shortly before the COVID-19 Pandemic hit globally. To corroborate the survey's findings, the authors also distributed a closed questionnaire to 100 students at Undergraduate Program in Communication, Universitas Indonesia, and followed this with in-depth interviews with several students. The authors seek to study the revival of Indonesian films despite the decade-long dominance of Hollywood films and, recently, South Korean films. The research question proposed in this paper is: Can Indonesia break away from Hollywood's dominance? For this reason, this research focuses on the availability and modality of Indonesian market-targeted millennial and post-millennial film audiences to support the revival of the national film industry to compete with the dominance of Hollywood films. Keywords: Class bias, Indonesian films’ revival, taste culture, movie theaters, Hollywood films.
Motivation for Risk Information Seeking among Hospital Employees in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic: An Organisational Perspective
Authors: Law Yee Chin ,   Universiti Putra Malaysia, Tham Jen Sern , Wee Tong Ming , Kasimon Diyana N. ,   Universiti Putra Malaysia,   Sunway Medical Centre Velocity, Malaysia,   Universiti Putra Malaysia
Published: July 2024

The outbreak of novel infectious diseases like COVID-19 elicits widespread uncertainty and fear, prompting individuals to seek information from various media channels to protect themselves and their loved ones. However, the factors that motivate hospital employees, who serve as the frontliners in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, to seek COVID-19-related information are still far from understood. Guided by the Risk Information Seeking and Processing (RISP) model, this study aimed to examine the motivational factors that drive hospital employees' risk information-seeking behaviour within the Malaysian context. Through analysis of a proportionate stratified sample size of hospital employees (N=407), this study revealed that information needs, current knowledge, and organisational norms significantly influence hospital employees' intention to seek risk information. These findings contribute to the theoretical development of the RISP model by highlighting the importance of information needs as a prominent factor and underscoring the valuable role of organisational norms in shaping hospital employees' risk information-seeking behaviour within hospital settings. From a practical standpoint, our findings offer valuable insights that can inform communication strategies and enhance organisational support in healthcare environments, particularly in risk management. By considering our results, healthcare institutions can improve their preparedness for future pandemics and strengthen risk communication within Malaysia's healthcare system. Furthermore, this study extends the application of the RISP model and related work within the COVID-19 pandemic, providing pertinent knowledge on risk communication within the healthcare sector. Keywords: COVID-19, hospital employees, Risk Information Seeking and Processing Model, risk information seeking, pandemic preparedness.
Political Communication Strategy in the 2024 Indonesia’s Presidential Election
Authors: Anom Erman ,   Universitas Esa Unggul, Indonesia, Vina Elisabeth , Samani Mus Chairil ,   Universitas Esa Unggul, Indonesia,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Published: July 2024

In every election, candidates employ various techniques to communicate their mission and vision to their respective voters. Winning an election depends on how good the candidate employs the various tools of communication, using both traditional mass media and social media. This research examines the political communication strategy used by Anies Baswedan during the Indonesian Presidential Election 2024. The objective of this research is to study the political communication style used by Anies Baswedan as a non-party political leader in garnering public support and winning the Presidential Elections. All the other presidential candidates contesting in the election are representing various political parties. All the feeds that were published in his Instagram account during the election were analysed. The analysed data is later triangulated with data from key informants to get an insight on Anies Baswedan’s political thoughts. Data from the Instagram account indicates that his team of communicators employs hashtags, news feed, political ads and visual styles to increase awareness among his voters, in the hope of influencing his voters. The various content published is found to be relevant and significant with the voters but is insufficient to win an election. Although he run initially as a non-political party candidate before gaining endorsement from a political party to run for President, he lost could be due to the lack of political infrastructure support that is needed to ensure his words spread throughout vast Indonesia archipelago. Keywords: Strategy, communication, politics, new media, Presidential Election 2024.
Özgeciliğin Ortaya Çıktığı Durumların Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Başerer Berber Zeynep
Published: July 2024

Özgecilik, başkalarının refahı, ihtiyaçları ve mutluluğuyla ilgilenme ve onlara yardım etme eğilimidir. Bir başka deyişle özgecilik, bireyin kendi çıkarlarına göre hareket etmesinden ziyade genellikle başkalarının refahına odaklanması ve onlara yardım etme arzusuyla hareket etmesidir. Özgecilik; empati, cömertlik, yardımseverlik, paylaşma ve hoşgörü gibi olumlu sosyal ve duygusal niteliklerle ilişkili bir kavramdır. Bu nedenle başkalarının ihtiyaçlarına duyarlılık göstermek, başkalarının acılarını hafifletmek ve toplumsal dayanışmayı teşvik etmek için çeşitli şekillerde ortaya çıkabilmektedir. Ancak özgeciliğin her bireyde somut bir şekilde ortaya çıkması farklı durumlara bağlı olmakta ve bu da kendi içinde çeşitlilik göstermektedir. Yapılan bu çalışma ile özgeciliğin hangi durumlarda ortaya çıktığını değerlendirmek amaçlanmıştır. Derleme niteliği taşıyan bu çalışma ile özgeciliğin ne olduğu, bireylerde özgeciliğin nasıl geliştiği ve gelişimini etkileyen faktörlerin neler olduğu üzerinde durularak özgeciliğin bireylerde ortaya çıktığı durumlar örneklerle detaylandırılmıştır. Yapılan bu çalışma aracılığıyla özgeciliğin bireyler ve toplumlar için son derece önemli olan bir kavram olduğuna vurgu yapılırken, özgeciliğin insanların duygusal, sosyal ve toplumsal bağlantılarını güçlendirilmesinde, toplumsal refahı artırılmasında, sosyal adalet ve eşitlik için ne kadar gerekli olduğu konusu üzerinde de durulmuştur.
Economic Growth and The Quality of Environment: Evidence of The Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) in Indonesia
Authors: Idris Idris , Sari Yollit Permata
Published: July 2024

This study proved the EKC hypothesis results of the trade-off between economic growth and environmental degradation in Indonesia. The researchers used the non-linear quadratic regression estimation. This study found that the EKC hypothesis was almost valid in all islands in Indonesia, such as Sumatra Island, Sulawesi Island, Borneo Island, and Small Island in the Eastern Region of Indonesia. Thus, the economic growth causes the environmental gradation while the trade-off did not apply in Java and Bali. Government policies regarding the environment and globalization played an important role in generating and transferring production technology that saved resources and used cleaner technology from developed countries to developing countries so the EKC hypothesis does not apply in Indonesia.
The German Word “Wohl” in the Novel “Das Parfum” by Patrick Süskind and its Translation in Indonesian
Authors: Rifqi Fadhaly Ijlal , Santoso Iman
Published: July 2024

This study aims to describe the form of the equivalent in the Indonesian of the German word “wohl” contained in the novel das Parfum and the function of the German word “wohl” in the novel das Parfum and its equivalent in Indonesian. This research is qualitative descriptive research. The object of this study is all the utterances containing the German word “wohl” in the novel das Parfum by Patrick Süskind. The source of the data was obtained from the novel das Parfum and its translation in Indonesian. Data collection is carried out by read-record technique. This research instrument is the researcher himself (human instrument). To determine the validity of the research data, Expert Judgement is used. The results of this study are concluded that the German word “wohl” in the novel “das Parfum” is used as particle, no equivalent, adverb, adjective, verb, and conjunction.
The Effectiveness of Audio Visual - Based Learning Media to Improve German Writing Ability Class XII Students of Jakarta Lab Vocational School
Authors: Aristin Windy , Wijayati Primardiana Hermilia
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of audio-visual media in improving the German writing skills of class XII students of SMK LAB Jakarta. The research method used is quantitative and ANCOVA analysis technique. The type of research used is quasi-experimental. The sample used in this study was 30 students of class XII A RPL as the experimental class and another class of XII B TKJ which amounted to 30 people as control class students who were chosen randomly (Random Sampling). The writing ability of students learning to use audio-visual media produces students who are able to develop creative ideas widely, able to increase accuracy in sentence structure or spelling in writing simple essays. The analysis successfully verified that the use of audio-visual media was effective in improving students' German writing skills. The statistical value of the ANCOVA test results yielded 0.004 < 0.05 and the F value was 8.813 < who receive treatment using audio-visual in the learning process have more diverse writing skills with broad ideas than students who apply conventional learning.
Species and Speciation in the Termite-Cultivated Fungus Termitomyces
Authors: Van de Peppel Lennart , De Beer Wilhelm , Koné N’Golo , Aanen Duur
Published: July 2024

Termitomyces is a genus of basidiomycete fungi cultivated by termites of the subfamily Macrotermitinae. This symbiosis originated in central Africa, and subsequently, the fungus-growing termites have colonized almost the entire African continent including Madagascar as well as significant parts of Asia. Around 40 species of Termitomyces have been described based on morphology of the sexual fruit bodies, which are associated with some 330 species of fungus-growing termites distributed over 11 genera. However, the total number of fungal species may be higher as not all species regularly produce mushrooms, and morphological variation does not seem to be a reliable criterion for species delimitation in this group. In this study we estimated the total number of species based on ITS-barcode criteria and assessed host specificity and geographic differentiation to infer patterns of speciation. We estimated the total number of phylogenetic species using two methods of DNA sequence-based species delimitation; Automatic Barcode Gap Discovery (ABGD) and the Generalized Mixed Yule Coalescent (GMYC) model on a large dataset of over 1,500 ITS sequences from laboratory cultures, fungarium specimens and the public database NCBI Genbank. This resulted in an estimated 87 species hypotheses using ABGD and 94 species hypotheses using the GMYC model. A phylogenetic reconstruction was performed on representative sequences of the 87 species hypotheses identified by ABGD (the most conservative estimate) constrained by a well-supported phylogeny based on whole-genome data to address host specificity and geographical differentiation. Five main clades were recovered which generally were associated with species of one or two host genera, except for samples collected from the genera Microtermes and Ancistrotermes, which formed two separate non-sister clades. We did not find any evidence for long-term host fidelity as would be expected for species with strict uniparental vertical symbiont transmission. We found strict geographic separation between African and Asian species of Termitomyces and infer a minimum of seven inter-continental migrations. We show that epigeous fruiting of the T. microcarpus group has a single evolutionary origin in Africa and that fruiting in species of this group likely is induced by the fungus rather than by the host-termite species. In contrast, fruiting in the symbionts of some species of Microtermes and Macrotermes may be suppressed by the host-termite species, since mushrooms of certain fungal species are found when those species are associated with some termite-host genera, but never when associated with other host genera. We discuss some examples of incongruence between morphological and phylogenetic species concepts and give suggestions to improve the taxonomy of the genus Termitomyces.
A randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of 12-hour magnesium sulphate therapy compared to 24-hour regimen on maternal outcome among patients with eclampsia admitted in a tertiary care centre
Authors: Bhattacharjee Ankita , Ray Jayanta , Chakrabarti Salilbindu , Ray Debasis
Published: July 2024

Background: Magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) is the most popular anti-convulsant drug for treatment of eclampsia. Pritchard regimen is the most widely used regime worldwide where maintenance dose of MgSO4 is administered for 24-hour after delivery or last fit (whichever is later). As the duration of MgSO4 therapy increases, the incidence of adverse effects also increases. Therefore, the present study has been conducted to compare the maternal outcome with decreased duration of MgSO4 therapy for 12-hour with that of 24 hours for patients with eclampsia.
Methods: It was an experimental study which was performed as a single centered, open labelled hospital based randomized control trial. It was conducted for 2 years (December 2019 to November 2021) among the patients of eclampsia admitted at department of obstetrics and gynaecology, AGMC and GBPH.
Results: No cases of recurrent seizures in either group with additional benefit of lesser adverse effect of toxicity of MgSO4 in the 12-hour group.
Conclusions: In the present study, it has been seen that 12-hour MgSO4 maintenance therapy is as efficacious as standard 24 hours therapy in controlling seizure as there was no case of recurrent seizure in either group.
ENGENHARIAS NA UTFPR: COMUNICAÇÃO, LEITURA E PRODUÇÃO TEXTUAL
Authors: Balduino Rafael Micael , Baldissera Joyce Barbara , Meurer Sophia Tonial , Scheid Gabriel Becker , Gomes Leticia de Souza , Varela Karla Cassiani Antunes , Farinhuk Matheus , Cavalli Airton Lima , Lingnau Carina Merkle
Published: July 2024

Os cursos de Engenharia da Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná no campus de Francisco Beltrão incluem disciplinas que abordam a leitura e escrita acadêmica. Este artigo tem como propósito relatar o processo de produção realizado através das disciplinas de Comunicação Oral e Escrita e Leitura e Produção Textual. Para alcançar esse objetivo, utilizamos uma abordagem qualitativa, com pesquisa bibliográfica, consulta a sites e plataformas relevantes, além da elaboração coletiva de um relato de experiência. Os resultados obtidos demonstraram que a prática da leitura, escrita e oralidade acadêmica é crucial para alcançar um bom desempenho na vida acadêmica. Igualmente importante é o desenvolvimento da habilidade de expressão oral e a adoção de uma postura adequada durante as apresentações orais. Além disso, o estudo destacou a importância de utilizar terminologias precisas na escrita técnica, garantindo a coesão e objetividade para que todos os leitores possam compreender o conteúdo de forma clara. Em resumo, as disciplinas de Comunicação Oral e Escrita e Leitura e Produção Textual dos cursos de Engenharia na Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná proporcionam aos estudantes as ferramentas necessárias para uma sólida base de competências acadêmicas, preparando-os para enfrentar os desafios ao longo de sua trajetória na vida acadêmica e profissional.
Palavras-chave: Leitura; Produção Acadêmica; Escrita
Karakterisasi Ekson 4 Gen DRD4 pada Ayam Arab Tiara G15 dengan Tingkah Laku Feather Pecking
Authors: Farajallah Achmad , Wijayanti Pristina Tuti , Alfiyan Achmad , Ulfah Maria
Published: July 2024

Feather pecking (FP) is a potentially fatal behavioral disorder in chickens. Various factors, including genetics such as DRD4 gene, affected this behavior. The Arab TIARA G15 chicken is a laying hen breed selected based on FP behavior. However, genetic selection linked to this FP as not yet been conducted. This study aimed to characterize the 4th exon of the DRD4 gene in Arab golden red TIARA G15 chickens and confirm its potential as an FP genetic marker. The study used 30 TIARA G15 chickens that were divided into three groups: high feather pecking (HFP) (n = 10), low feather pecking (LFP) (n = 10), and control (n = 10). The DNA extraction kit extracted total genomic DNA from each blood sample. The 4th exon of the DRD4 gene was amplified using primer pairs MU140-141. Amplicons from samples within a group were pooled in a single tube and sequenced using the Sanger method. The sequencing results were analyzed for nucleotide variation using MEGA6 software. Nucleotide sequences obtained from each group were 642 bp, consisting of partial intron 3 (55 bp), full-length exon 4 (202 bp), and partial 3'UTR (385 bp). None of the three groups of Arab golden red TIARA G15 chickens were found to have any nucleotide variants in the partial intron 3, full-length exon 4, and 3'UTR regions of the DRD4 gene. Consequently, selecting the full-length exon 4 of the DRD4 gene for FP behavior was not feasible.
 
Keywords: arab chicken, DRD4, feather pecking, golden red
Evaluasi Program Pekarangan Pangan Lestari (P2L) untuk Mewujudkan Ketahanan Pangan Rumah Tangga di Kota Padang
Authors: Hafizah Dian , Padilah Ismi , Astuti Nuraini Budi
Published: July 2024

The purposes of research are to describe the implementation of the Sustainable Food Crop Program and evaluate the activities of the Sustainable Food Crop Program in Padang City. This research method used a quantitative descriptive method with a survey research type. The samples taken were 36 people from 9 KWTs. Data were collected using a questionnaire. The results of the research show that the implementation of the Sustainable Food Yard Program (P2L) in Padang City has been conducted well in accordance with the Technical Instructions for Implementing the P2L program in 2022. For the second objective, it was evaluated using four variables, namely target accuracy, program socialization, program objectives, and program monitoring. The research results were displayed in the form of scores and it was found that the total percentage score for all variables was 94.79%. The target accuracy variable obtained a score of 37.69 with a score percentage of 94%. The program socialization variable obtained a score of 37.75 with a score percentage of 94%. The program objective variable obtained a score of 36.22 with a score percentage of 91% and the program monitoring variable obtained a score of 16.00 with a percentage of 100%. It can be concluded that the Food Yard Program (P2L) in Padang City has been conducted effectively.
 
Keywords: budikdamber, effectiveness, food security, sustainable food crop (P2L)
Comparison of the Effectiveness of the Schema Mode Tand Emotional-focused Therapy on Emotional Adjustment in New Married Couples with Conflict
Authors: Letafati Beris Ramin , Ghamari kivi Hossein , Kiani Ahmad Reza , Sheykholeslami Ali
Published: July 2024

Aim: This study aimed to compare the effect of Schema Mode Therapy (SMT) and Emotional-Focused Therapy (HMT model) on emotional adjustment of new married couples with conflict.  Methods: This study was a quasi-experimental study with a multi-group pre-test/post-test design with a control and follow-up group. The statistical population of this study included couples with marital conflict who had been married for less than 6 years and had been referred to counseling centers in city of Astara in 2019. Thirty couples were selected through convenience sampling method and assigned randomly into control and experimental groups. The Rubio et al (2007) Emotional Adjustment Measure (EAM) was used as research instruments in this study. Follow-up was performed after 3 months from the end of the interventions, and multivariate analysis of covariance statistical tests with repeated measures and SPSS-24 software were used to analyze the hypotheses. Results: Schema mode therapy and emotional-focused therapy (HMT), separately, reduced components of lack of discipline (P<0.05) and lack of hope (P<0.01). Conclusions: Both methods increases emotional adjustment in general state, and there is no significant difference between the effectiveness of two intervention methods.
The both sides. On the benefits and drawbacks of central bank digital currencies
Authors: Marszałek Paweł
Published: July 2024

The both sides. On the benefits and drawbacks of central bank digital currencies. Purpose: Analysing the most frequently pointed out advantages and disadvantages of central bank digital currencies. The analysis will make it possible to draw up a balance of the potential introduction of CBDCs. Methodology: The paper surveys literature and documents of selected financial. Findings: The balance of the benefits and drawbacks of CBDCs is not obvious. First, due to the heterogeneity of conditions in individual countries and the multitude of variants, CBDCs are far from universal. Second, the advantages of CBDCs seem to be somewhat exaggerated: many of them can be achieved using existing institutional solutions or payment technologies, while some are rather wishful thinking. Third, there are contradictions between the various advantages and uses of CBDCs. Fourth, many of the advantages of CBDCs cannot be achieved without a top-down ban on paper money, which is neither desirable nor socially justifiable.