bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Narcissus Myth in Early Renaissance French Literature: Fragment, Allegory, Emblem
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Staf Irina K.
Published: March 2024

This article examines the evolution of medieval interpretations of the myth of Narcissus (Ovid, The Metamorphoses, Book III) in French literature of the first half of the 16th century. Jeanne Flore in the “Comptes amoureux” develops the courtesan interpretation of the myth, in which Narcissus, who rejects Cupid’s omnipotence, is combined with the figure of Belle dame sans mercy. In the tradition of moral and allegorical commentary, the young man in love with himself served as a symbol of hubris excessively immersed in worldly goods; in the mid-century, this tradition changed under the influence of humanism: with François Habert and Barthélémy Aneau the story of Narcissus illustrates the maxim “know thyself.” Reception of the Metamorphoses in the Middle Ages implied a fragmentation of the text of the poem: the courtly interpretation referred to its separate subjects, while the allegorical interpretation transformed it into a list of symbolic characters with a stable independent meaning and into a set of didactic maxims of a universal character. During the Renaissance, literati seek to restore the coherence of Ovid’s text. This tendency is embodied not only in new translations (by Clément Marot, F. Habert, B. Aneau) but also, paradoxically, within the genre of the emblem. The “Metamorphose d’Ovide figurée” inherits the medieval florilegiums and transforms the tradition of illuminated manuscripts: on the one hand, it replaces the text of the poem with a series of engravings, while, on the other, its emblems arrangement recreates the unity of the poem. Ovid’s emblematic treatment embodies Horace’s principle of ut pictura poesis.
Pemberdayaan masyarakat Desa Lelede melalui program pekarangan pangan lestari (P2L) dengan memanfaatkan pupuk organik sebagai campuran media tanam di polybag
Authors: Hardiyanti Novita , Anis Salwa Azzahra Shabrina , Dwi Nirmala Tiara , Endang Susilowati Lolita
Published: March 2024

Masyarakat Desa Lelede rata-rata memiliki pekarangan yang belum termanfaatkan dengan baik. Hal ini dikarenakan masih minimnya pengetahuan masyarakat terkait peran berbagai jenis pangan dan ketersediaan pangan rumah tangga. Dengan memanfaatkan lahan pekarangan rumah menjadi Pekarangan Pangan Lestari (P2L), merupakan salah satu potensi sumber daya yang dimiliki, sebagai alternatif untuk mewujudkan kemandirian dalam pemenuhan kebutuhan pangan rumah tangga. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilaksanakan di Desa Lelede, Kecamatan Kediri, Kabupaten Lombok Barat oleh mahasiswa KKN MBKM Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Mataram. Tujuan dari program ini adalah untuk meningkatkan keterampilan keluarga dan masyarakat dalam pemanfaatan lahan pekarangan untuk budidaya tanaman hortikultura. Peserta pelatihan berjumlah 20 orang terdiri dari kelompok wanita tani (KWT) Cempaka Bersatu dan KWT Nine Bersatu. Metode pelaksanaan program yaitu partisipatif, melalui tahapan survey lokasi dan analisis permasalahan, penyuluhan, demonstrasi, evaluasi pre-test dan post-test serta monitoring atau pendampingan. Kegiatan ini berhasil meningkatkan pengetahuan peserta sebesar 96%, serta meningkatkan minat dari seluruh peserta (90%) untuk membudidayakan tanaman hortikultura secara mandiri, dengan pemanfaatan pekarangan rumah.
Terapi Realita dalam bingkai Konseling sebagai Proses Penyesuaian Diri Santri di Ponpes Roudlotul Mustofa Al Banjari, Amuntai Kalimantan Selatan
Authors: Syafiq Mohamad , Taufikkurahman Taufikkurahman
Published: March 2024

The background of this research is about the case of students at the Roudlotul Mustofa Al Banjari Islamic Boarding School who feel uncomfortable due to several tasks both at the boarding school and at school, generally unable to manage their time, which affects their life at the Islamic boarding school. Focus research on the reality therapy process for students' self-adjustment process and the results of reality therapy for students' self-adjustment process at the Roudlotul Mustofa Al Banjari Amuntai Islamic boarding school, South Kalimantan. Qualitative research method, with a descriptive approach and case study research type. Data collection techniques; observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis uses descriptive analysis techniques, namely by describing the process of reality therapy counseling services and the results comparing the students' feelings before therapy and after receiving therapy services at the Islamic boarding school. Research results 1) The reality therapy process for the students' self-adjustment process at the Roudlotul Mustofa Al Banjari Amuntai Islamic Boarding School, South Kalimantan is the first stage by identifying the problem, then the second stage is carrying out therapy and the last stage or third stage is the evaluation stage where we evaluate about whether the desired things are in accordance with what the consli has done. 2) The results of reality therapy for students' self-adjustment at the Roudlotul Mustofa Al Banjari Amuntai Islamic Boarding School, South Kalimantan were successful, seeing that the condition of the students was better than before.
item teste
Authors:   , Igor Igor
Published: March 2024

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O naufrágio e as miragens da ilha.
Authors: FELIPE Argiles
Published: March 2024

Desenvolvendo um ensaio visual a partir de reflexões sobre a metáfora do naufrágio e a experiência de imigrar.
History of the Moss Farm of Sand Run in Upshur County, West Virginia
Authors: Poling Mikaela I , Dufresne Craig R
Published: March 2024

We present the history of the 120-year-old Moss Farm of Sand Run, in
Upshur County, West Virginia, USA—the first history of a single-family
Appalachian farm in the scholarly literature, of which we are aware.
From the late 1800s until the end of the 20 Century,
the Moss family played a key role in helping to establish and develop
the community of Sand Run. We describe the Moss family’s migration from
the Shenandoah Valley to the Sand Run area in the late Antebellum
Period, the family’s divided loyalties during the American Civil War,
the family’s early contributions to the Sand Run community, the farm’s
founding in 1903, its decline in the second half of the
20 Century, and the farm’s redevelopment in the
Post-Global War on Terror era. Sources included oral history interviews
conducted by the first author, primary source documents, artifacts,
locally produced scholarship, and peer-reviewed articles retrieved from
Project MUSE® and JSTOR®. Scholarly literature on Appalachia and farming
has very significant gaps, especially concerning histories of farms and
farm families. Exploration of the history of the Moss Farm provides an
Appalachian example of hyper-local commerce centered around well-known
farmers who were also community leaders. It may be helpful for the Moss
Farm and others who can leverage these features to concentrate on them
in marketing efforts, as it is unreasonable for small farms to compete
with large sellers. Farms with different dynamics may wish to
investigate their relevant historical marketing and purchasing trends
and consider potential modern applicability.
Fabrication and Applications of Pentaerythritol Tetrakis(3-Mercaptopropionate) Addition to N-Phenylacrylamide Based on Thiol-Ene Click Reaction
Authors: Ding Hongda , shen xiande
Published: March 2024

Thiol/ene free-radical reactions are highly effective when compared with
complicated synthesis methods and precise sequence control.
Investigation of mercapto-olefins for N-phenylacrylamide (NPA) by
thiol/ene free-radical mechanism has not been reported so far. Herein,
we report the thiol/ene free-radical reaction of N-phenylacrylamide
(NPA)/pentaerythritol tetra(3-mercaptopropionate) (PETMP) by ultraviolet
irradiation to give the final product (abbreviation: NPP). The
preliminary applications of the NPP were also explored including
photoluminescence, adhesive, and thermoresponsive. The adhesion of the
NPP has been validated in various substrates. Moreover, it has a strong
ability to stick to glass surfaces, even when submerged in water for an
extended time. The better adhesion may be attributed to functional
groups forming dynamic crosslinks based on hydrogen bonding, van der
Waals interactions, and π-π interactions and high hydrophobicity of the
phenyl group. This strategy opens an avenue for NPA by thiol-ene click
reaction.
Effects of anticoagulants time storage on stable isotope values of crocodilians' blood tissues
Authors: Littig Beatriz F. , Beloto Luciana M. , Lara Neliton R. F. , Bassetti Luís A. B. , Ferreira Ronnie V. M. , Verdade Luciano M. , Camargo P , Marques Thiago S.
Published: March 2024

Rationale: Rapid coagulation of reptile blood often hinders its
use in studies in remote and difficult-to-access areas, necessitating
chemical preservation. Therefore, understanding the potential effects of
anticoagulants on the isotopic compositions of blood is essential to
avoid issues in interpreting the results of ecological studies. In this
study we aimed to verify whether the storage time of the blood tissue in
anticoagulants can influence its isotopic compositions of the
broad-snouted caiman ( Caiman latirostris), an ectothermic top
predator from eastern South America. Methods: Blood samples
were obtained from ten adult females of C. latirostris from a
commercial breeding facility in 2015. Samples were stored in vials
containing EDTA and SH and centrifuged after 2 and 8 hours to separate
red blood cells and plasma. Results: No effect of time was
found on the δ C and δ N of
whole blood, plasma, and red cells in contact with the two types of
anticoagulants, EDTA and SH. Conclusion: The findings have
practical implications for researchers in this field, as they suggest
that anticoagulants can be used effectively for at least eight hours
under refrigeration.
An Assessment of Antarctic Sea-ice Thickness in CMIP6 Simulations with Comparison to the Observations
Authors: Trivedi Shreya , Hobbs William R. , Raphael Marilyn
Published: March 2024

This study assesses less-explored Southern Ocean sea-ice parameters,
namely sea-ice thickness and volume, through a comprehensive comparison
of 39 CMIP6 models with observation-based sea-ice products. Findings
indicate that models replicate the mean seasonal cycle and spatial
patterns of sea-ice thickness, particularly during its maxima in
February. However, some models simulate implausible historical mean
states compared to satellite observations, leading to large inter-model
spread. September sea-ice thickness is consistently biased low across
the models. Our results show a positive relationship between modeled
mean sea-ice area and thickness in September (i.e., models with more
area tend to have thicker ice); in February this relationship becomes
negative. While CMIP6 models demonstrate proficiency in simulating Area,
thickness accuracy remains a challenge. This study, therefore,
highlights the need for improved representation of Antarctic sea-ice
processes in models for accurate projections of thickness and volume
changes.
Proposal for Revitalization of Local Marketplaces and Urban Regeneration Policies by Implemeting The Theme Parks: Based on The Theme Park City Case
Authors:   The Convergence Tourism Contents Society, Kim Dong Bum , Moon Joonho , Ji Yunho
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This research aims to analyze the policy direction required for establishing a theme park city and the governance implications for utilizing tourism resources and developing tourism from the perspective of revitalizing local marketplaces and urban regeneration. The ultimate goal is to formulate strategic tasks related to the local marketplace and urban regeneration of the original downtown area by implementing the theme park Legoland in Chuncheon.
Methods: It investigated cases of famous tourist attractions where theme parks implemented, and explored policy issues related to the revitalization of local marketplaces and urban regeneration following implementing the Legoland in Chuncheon. The criteria for the selection of theme park city cases were selected to meet the accessibility of the environment and space in the region, geographical interaction with local marketplaces and oldtown, tourism-related activity and convenience, stability and functionality. And it was also targeted at representative theme parks that have elements such as theme, extraordinary, aesthetics, and synthesis.
Results: Based on the case of famous theme park city, the following five policy issues were presented. The proposed policy issues include the establishment of a regional governance system, a strategy to revitalize the oldtown, a specialized strategy for local marketplaces, the establishment of an urban regeneration circulation system, and the promotion of urban regeneration in connection with local marketplaces.
Conclusion: This study discovered policy issues for the revitalization of local marketplaces. The five main issues of this study are theme parks, which provide implications for contributing to revitalizing local tourism, urban regeneration and creating regional tourism policies.
Cultural Tourism Content Factors in Cultural Cities through Text Mining: Focusing on Seogwipo City
Authors:   The Convergence Tourism Contents Society, Jeong Heonkyu
Published: March 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the factors affecting cultural tourism content in cultural cities and to broaden our understanding of the relationship between cultural cities and cultural tourism.
Methods: This study conducted text mining on social media big data using 'Seogwipo Cultural City' as a search term. TF-IDF (Term Frequency - Inverse Document Frequency) analysis, Centrality Analysis, Structural Equivalence Analysis, and LDA Topic Modelling were used to analyze the social media data.
Results: As a result of the analysis, it was confirmed that it is possible to distinguish between culture cluster keywords such as ‘noji culture’ and ‘bookstore day’ through Structural Equivalence Analysis and tourism cluster keywords such as ‘travel’, ‘tourism’, ‘course’, and ‘space’. In addition, through topic modelling, topics related to cultural tourism such as 'bookstore culture contents' and 'Seogwipo Cultural City Art Festival' were classified, and cultural tourism contents were derived.
Conclusion: The derivation of cultural tourism content through text mining was a method of exploring cultural tourism content factors after the establishment of a cultural city, which was different from the existing method of considering tourism from the stage of promoting a cultural city. This reactive exploration of cultural tourism content, which derived themes for cultural tourism based on cultural cities, could suggest the possibility of coexistence of cultural tourism with the establishment of local cultural ecosystems in cultural cities. In addition, this approach was significant in that it could dispel concerns about various social problems arising from the touristification of cities.
A Study on the Effect of TV News Information Characteristics on Tourism Motivation, Travel Satisfaction, and Behavioral Intention: Focusing on Gangneung Cultural City
Authors:   The Convergence Tourism Contents Society, Yoon Migyeong , Kang Sangguk , Lee Jaeseok
Published: March 2024

Purpose: TV news contents spread out via various media instantly and simultaneously. Focusing on those who are exposed to TV news contents on Gangneung, the city of cultural tourism, this study aims to identify the impact of TV news contents on travel motivation (i.e., intrinsic (PUSH) and the destination attraction factors (PULL)), travel satisfaction, and behavioral intention
Methods: Using quota sampling, 656 data were collected from Gangneung visitors. Several statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS 28.0, including frequency analysis, reliability analysis, principal component analysis, correlation analysis, and regression analysis.
Results: The results revealed the following key findings. Firstly, among the factors of timeliness, reliability, and usefulness, the usefulness factor showed the most significant influence in both PUSH and PULL factors, indicating that positive or negative news coverage about the region alters travelers' destination selection and decision-making. Secondly, among the PUSH and PULL factors, sociability, pleasure-seeking, natural scenery, and convenience had a significant impact on travel satisfaction, while escapism and entertainment did not affect travel satisfaction. Thirdly, travel satisfaction significantly influenced the intention to revisit and TV news viewing intention. Lastly, timeliness and usefulness of TV news had a significant impact on viewing intention, but reliability did not show such influence.
Conclusion: Positive or negative news coverage about the region in TV news affects the development of the local tourism industry. In case of small local cities with a weak financial independency, the utilization of news media is an effective avenue to tourism promotion.
The Impact of Seasonal Festival Risk Perception on Festival Activities and Behavioral Intentions: Focusing on the 2023 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Festival
Authors:   The Convergence Tourism Contents Society, Kim Yong Ju , Lee Hee Sung
Published: March 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to conduct research on various variables of festival safety by analyzing the relationship between risk perception of local festivals and festival activities and behavioral intentions, and to provide implications for festival safety management through this research.
Methods: This study was conducted through random sampling to identify risk perception and behavioral intentions of various classes, and a face-to-face survey was conducted on visitors who participated in the 2023 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival. A total of 230 copies were used for empirical analysis.
Results: As a result of factor analysis, risk perception was classified into safety facilities, safety personnel, and safety information, festival activities were classified into frequency and satisfaction, and behavioral intention was classified into a single dimension. As a result of the hypothesis testing, the risk perception of seasonal festivals was found to have a negative effect on the frequency of festival activities, and the risk perception was found to have a significant effect on behavioral intention. Additionally, festival activities were found to have a significant effect on behavioral intention.
Conclusion: Ultimately, it was found that risk perception leads to the frequency of participation in festival activities, which in turn affects behavioral intention. This suggests that for the success of the festival, the organizers need to pay attention to safety facilities, safety personnel, and safety information that affect risk perception.
Hospital professional staff awareness of hospital plans for the provision of teams for medical support in case of disasters
Authors: Georgieva Mariya , Kostadinov Rostislav , Semerdjieva-Filipova Mariya , Valkanova Elena Vladimirova
Published: March 2024

Background/Aim. Resuscitation and surgical medical aid are the most important medical procedures in disaster relief operations. The limited time frame available for life-saving activities in such circumstances demands that resuscitation and surgical medical teams be established and trained for timely reaction and disaster medical support prior to disaster occurrence. The aim of the study was to analyze the awareness among the hospital medical staff in the Plovdiv Region of the hospital response plan in case of disaster, which concerns surgical and resuscitation team composition and tasks for disaster medical support. Methods. An anonymous survey, consisting of 55 questions about hospital staff awareness of the medical activities described in the hospital disaster medical support plan, was conducted between July and September 2019 among 295 hospital medical professionals in the Plovdiv Region, Bulgaria. Descriptive statistics and Pearson?s ?2 test were used in the statistical analysis of results. Results. The survey showed that the majority of medical staff demonstrated complete ignorance regarding the presence, number, and tasks of the specialized medical teams planned for hospital disaster response. Employees of multidisciplinary hospitals for active treatment were more familiar with the aforementioned plans than their colleagues from the university multidisciplinary hospitals. Conclusion. Insufficient awareness about human resources foreseen for disaster medical support negatively impacts the hospital surge capacity, leading to inadequate medical assistance in such cases. Hospital tactical disaster preparedness must be ameliorated by conducting a more rigorous training program among medical staff related to the planned hospital activities in case of disastrous events, especially for those working in emergency departments, intensive care units, and surgical departments.
Known and unknown facts about the xenon of the Kral in Constantinople
Authors: Grimm-Stadelmann Isabel
Published: March 2024

This paper examines the extent to which the Xenon of the Kral, founded by
Stefan Uros II Milutin in Constantinople in the first part of the 14th
century, reflected Byzantine hospital traditions. Milutin?s biography,
written around 1332 by the Serbian Archbishop Danilo II, is of great value
as a document of medical history, as it contains essential details on the
Xenon?s infrastructure and medical staff and the purposes of this charitable
foundation in comparison with Byzantine institutions. The regulations on
patient admission allow the conclusion that the Xenon of the Kral was
probably a hospital for emergency admission. Recent research has tended to
focus on the hospital infrastructure at the Xenon of the Kral rather than
its status as an international centre of education associated with the
teaching activities of the Byzantine humanist John Argyropoulos in the
period between 1444 and c. 1453. Furthermore, his teaching had an extremely
interesting focus on the intensive study of Galen?s works. Special attention
should be paid to the close connection between the Prodromos Monastery ???
??????, its library and the Xenon, whereby some traces might also lead to
Bessarion?s library and especially to his collection of medical manuscripts.
The aim of this paper is thus to contextualise the already available
research results on the Xenon of the Kral with some sources of Byzantine
medical literature, opening up new aspects and research questions which
might be of interest for elucidating the intellectual and cultural exchange
between Byzantium and Serbia.
The Effect of Mandatory CSR Disclosures on Corporate Tax Avoidance: Evidence from a Quasi-Natural Experiment
Authors: Cao June , Haji Abdifatah Ahmed , Hu Jinshuai
Published: March 2024

We examine whether and how mandatory corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosures affect corporate tax avoidance. Using a CSR disclosure mandate in China that requires a subset of firms to disclose their CSR activities as an exogenous shock to CSR disclosures, our difference-in-differences analyses show that firms affected by the disclosure mandate engage in less tax avoidance relative to control firms. Additional analyses indicate that increased public scrutiny following the disclosure mandate is the likely channel through which mandatory CSR disclosures constrain tax avoidance. Cross-sectional analyses suggest that the effect of the disclosure mandate varies with institutional environments. Overall, our results indicate that the CSR disclosure mandate constrains corporate tax avoidance, which is consistent with mandatory CSR disclosures nudging firms toward more socially desirable behavior.
Diversity in Clinical Trials: A Complicated Issue, Not a Simple Solution
Authors: Brown-Friday Janet
Published: March 2024

Editor’s note

This article is adapted from a speech Ms. Brown-Friday delivered in June 2023 as President, Health Care & Education, of the American Diabetes Association. She delivered her address at the Association’s 83rd Scientific Sessions in San Diego, CA. A webcast of this speech is available for viewing on the DiabetesPro website (https://events.diabetes.org/live/25/page/186).
Effect of high-density fat combined with adipose stem cell glue on the success rate of facial filling and its clinical value
Authors: Xu Junsheng , Zhao Yu
Published: March 2024

Facial fat grafting is a popular cosmetic procedure, and experts are increasingly endorsing the use of high-density fat with adipose stem cell glue for better results. This study aims to explore the effect of high-density fat combined with adipose stem cell glue on the success rate of facial filling and its clinical value. We conducted a randomized trial with 100 patients who underwent facial fat transplantation between August 2020 and August 2022. They were divided into two groups: a control group receiving traditional Coleman fat transplantation and an observation group receiving high-density fat with adipose stem cells. In the observation and control groups, the excellent and good rate was 98.00 and 80.00%. After 3 months of treatment, the thickness of frontal subcutaneous fat and temporal subcutaneous fat in the observation group was higher (P < 0.05). Observation group retention of fat transplantation was noticeably higher 3 months after treatment (P < 0.05). Three months after treatment, the VISIA (facial imaging system) scores of facial color spots, facial pores and facial wrinkles in the observation group were lower (P < 0.05). After treatment, both groups indicated noticeable improvements in physiological functions, health status, social function, mental health, and somatic diseases compared to before treatment. Notably, the observation group had higher scores (P < 0.05). The observation group had a lower complication rate (4.00% vs. 22.00%) and higher satisfaction rate (98.00% vs. 86.00%) than the control group. Using high-density fat combined with adipose stem cell glue for facial fat grafting yields superior results, reduces complications, and boosts patient satisfaction compared to traditional methods. We have complied with all relevant ethical regulations with regard to the use of stem cells.
Musician’s dystonia in a percussionist – clinical video analysis and botulinum toxin intervention: a case report
Authors: Farinha Caroço Manuel Tomás , Zão Ana , Ribeiro Júlia , Fialho Ana , Milet Victor , Meira Bruna
Published: March 2024

Objective: Musician’s focal hand dystonia is a painless task-specific focal dystonia, which presents with involuntary movements, abnormal postures, and loss of fine motor dexterity. We report here the case of a 63-year-old male, percussionist, with african ethnicity, with musician’s focal hand dystonia who was treated with botulinum toxin, and describe the results at 4-weeks follow up.
Methods: Clinical examination and video analysis revealed abnormal flexion of the 3rd finger, followed by flexion of the 4th and 5th fingers while playing the congas. Based on these findings, a diagnosis of musician's focal hand dystonia was established. Ten units of botulinum toxin were injected into the muscle fibres of the flexor digitorum superficialis corresponding to the 4th finger using electromyography and ultrasound guidance. Four weeks later, the patient reported a subjective 60% improvement in his performance. He emphasized the effect of botulinum toxin on performance speed and tension over the forearm and hand.
Conclusion: Botulinum toxin is not a definitive treatment for musician’s focal hand dystonia, but it may potentiate other definitive rehabilitation techniques. More research is needed to determine the long-term effects of botulinum toxin on function enhancement in musician’s focal hand dystonia.
INDIAN DOCTORS IN WALES: AN ORAL HISTORY OF MEDICAL MIGRATION 1960-1990
Authors:   , Dickson Peter
Published: March 2024

This thesis is an historical analysis of the reasons behind, and experiences of, the migration of South Asian doctors to Wales. Covering the period from the inception of the National Health Service in 1948 to 1990, it concentrates on the 1960s and 1970s when the largest number of ‘first generation’ South Asian doctors (that is doctors born and trained in the Indian subcontinent) migrated to Britain. The dissertation contributes to a growing historiography of medical migration in post-war Britain, while it explores the particular conditions and circumstances of doctors who came to Wales, eventually establishing their careers there. Using medical practitioners from both north and south Wales as its case study, this dissertation contributes to the historiography of medical migration, especially in an under researched area. Wales often became the doctors’ final destination because of random circumstances, but the majority were eventually made welcome, a reflection on the ability of Welsh communities to adapt to influxes of migrant workers. The principal research method is oral history from South Asian doctors who have lived and worked in Wales for most of their careers. These interviews represent the core data of the thesis, supplemented by interviews from other members of the medical and non-medical communities in which they worked. Alongside the oral history, local and national archive materials are used to contextualise the doctors’ experiences amid changing medical cultures, communities, and regulatory structures. This research positions medical migration as a defining feature of the social history of post-World War Two health care and medicine in Wales. The experiences of the doctors are investigated, while showing their crucial role in shaping health care provision. Their encounters shed light on long term issues, including diversity and racism, and how these challenges continue to affect the staffing of the National Health Service in Wales.
Transformative Teaching Strategies: Unlocking the True Essence of Ephesians 4:17–32 Among Prison Class IIB Kabanjahe
Authors: Ginting Christine Fuceria , Suparti Hana , Iskandar Srini M. , Uriptiningsih Ana Lestari
Published: March 2024

In Ephesians 4:17–32, the concept of a “new man” is explored, emphasizing the transformation that occurs when one becomes a follower of Christ. This passage delves into the teachings and principles that guide believers in their spiritual growth and maturity journey. The keywords in this section highlight key aspects of the teaching, such as “teaching,” which implies the importance of instruction and guidance in understanding and living out the Christian faith. Additionally, the phrase “new man” signifies a radical change within an individual when they surrender their old ways and embrace a new life in Christ. Ephesians 4:17–32 offers practical insights on how to live as a transformed individual. It addresses various aspects of personal conduct, including honesty, integrity, self-control, kindness, forgiveness, and love. These virtues are not only encouraged for personal growth but also for fostering healthy relationships within the community of believers.
Pemetaan Partisipatif Batas Korong Nagari dengan Memanfaatkan Teknologi Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Authors: Prihantarto Wikan Jaya , Ismail Muhammad , Susetyo Bigharta Bekti
Published: March 2024

Pembangunan wilayah membutuhkan data spasial batas wilayah yang baik dan terperinci, bahkan hingga unit administrasi terkecil seperti dusun jika memungkinkan. Meskipun demikian, pemetaan batas memiliki tantangan teknologi, pengetahuan dan perbedaan perspektif dalam masyarakat. Pendekatan partisipatif diperlukan untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan batas administrasi dengan pelibatan elemen masyarakat yang berkepentingan. Selain itu diperlukan suatu alih pengetahuan untuk memberikan pemahaman mengenai kaidah ilmiah dalam penegasan batas wilayah. Kegiatan pengabdian ini ditujukan untuk memetakan batas antar korong di Nagari Anduriang, Kecamatan 2 x 11 Kayu Tanam, Kabupaten Padang Pariaman secara partisipatif. Kegiatan dilakukan  dengan memanfaatkan Peta Rupa Bumi Indonesia sebagai dasar dalam pemetaan batas tentatif. Selanjutnya, dilaksanakan Focus Group Discussion (FGD) antar perwakilan korong untuk menyepakati batas antar wilayah. Titik-titik penting sepanjang batas selanjutnya diinspeksi dan didokumentasikan menggunakan Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) dengan pendampingan oleh tenaga ahli. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah peta batas korong nagari. Peta batas tersebut dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai dasar dalam pembangunan di setiap korong nagari. Selain itu, pelibatan masyarakat diharapkan dapat memberikan sumbangsih pengetahuan terhadap teknologi dan metode penegasan batas sesuai dengan kaidah ilmiah.
Revolutionizing learning: leveraging social media platforms for empowering open educational resources
Authors: Erny Arniza Ahmad
Published: March 2024

This study explores the realm of Social Media - Open Educational Resources (SM-OERs) and their impact on education. SM-OERs is a novel approach that combines open educational resources (OERs) with social media platforms. Their primary goal is to provide accessible and captivating educational materials, cultivating a dynamic learning environment. SM-OERs framework embraces social media as a tool to enhance learning, engagement, and growth. The benefits of SM-OERs include enhanced learner engagement, collaboration, and personalized learning. By using the interactive nature of social media, learners can access educational content in a way that suits their preferences and pace. The cost-effectiveness and accessibility of SM-OERs make quality education available to a wider audience, transcending geographical limitations. However, challenges arise with using SM-OERs in education. Concerns about privacy and data security emerge when integrating social media platforms in learning settings. Ensuring the credibility and quality of educational content shared via SM-OERs is crucial to uphold the learning process’s integrity. Despite these challenges, SM-OERs hold promise for education’s future. The interactive and collaborative aspects of social media foster peer-to-peer learning, building a sense of community among learners. SM-OERs also offer a budget-friendly approach to education, reducing the need for expensive infrastructure and learning systems.
HOSPITAL FOOD SERVICE ASSESSMENT IMPROVING NUTRITIONAL INTAKE INPATIENTS: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Arief Ria Qadariah , Widayanti Linda Prasetyaning , Hidayanti Sri , Oktorina Sarita , Arief Maryam Jamila , Alam Syamsul
Published: March 2024

Background: Malnutrition in hospitals is a commonly occurring and often overlooked issue that impacts not only the clinical outcomes of patients, such as their length of stay, morbidity, mortality, and quality of life, but also the overall sustainability of the healthcare system. column format. Aims: The purpose of writing this systematic literature review is to collect scientific evidence regarding food service satisfaction assessment techniques for inpatients in hospitals. Method: This research conducting a literature review using PRISMA guidelines, using data based on Google Scholar and Scopus which examined the level of patient satisfaction with food services in hospitals.

Result: From the six papers that we analyzed, we obtained an assessment process for the level of patient satisfaction using caloric intake calculations, and some used validated questionnaires, and obtained several appropriate strategies to increase the nutritional intake of inpatients. Conclusions: Assessing the patient's nutritional and nutritional intake is very important in determining the patient's health and recovery.
Growing the Next Generation of Horticulture Customers and Stakeholders through Industry and Extension Outreach Collaborations
Authors: Bumgarner N. , Rihn A. , Campbell J. , Dorn S. , Kirk-Ballard H.
Published: March 2024

As the horticulture consumer base transitions to younger generations, educational outreach collaborations between Extension and industry could be a mutually beneficial way to serve an increasingly diverse customer audience. A recent study investigated drivers of, and opportunities for, increased participation in plant-related activities using an online survey of 2,134 respondents. Both participants and non-participants in plant-related activities were surveyed. Some of the commonly cited reasons for non-participation were a lack of knowledge and overall success, illustrating an opportunity for education to be beneficial. While many plant retailers may not have the personnel or resources to engage widely in education, collaborations with Extension could be a viable path to address knowledge limitations of their customers and increase engagement in horticulture.
Evaluation of Two Soil Surfactants for Soil Water Management of Creeping Bentgrass on a Wettable Clay Loam Rootzone During an Imposed Dry-down Period1
Authors: Nolan Gary , Fidanza Michael
Published: March 2024

The use of soil surfactants is an established practice in turfgrass management. However, a reduction in irrigation water inputs has seldom been quantified on a mineral soil. The purpose of this one-season “proof-of-concept” field study was to apply soil surfactants to creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera ‘L-93’) on a clay loam rootzone and measure the amount and frequency of irrigation water needed to maintain a daily volumetric water content (VWC) above 25% with a maximum threshold of 35% during an imposed dry-down period. OARS HS (15.9 L·ha−1; 5 fl oz·1000 ft−2) or PBS150 (15.9 L·ha−1; 5 fl oz·1000 ft−2) soil surfactants each were applied three times (30 March, 27 April, 26 May 2016; 28-day interval) prior to a 63-day dry-down period (8 June - 9 August 2016). Compared to maintaining untreated plots irrigated to 35% VWC daily or untreated plots irrigated by threshold, plots treated with OARS HS or PBS150 resulted in a mean range of 36.5 to 41.9% reduction in water applied, and a mean range of 41.6 to 69.7% reduction of irrigation events. Use of soil surfactants in this field study resulted in a statistically significant (p < 0.05) savings in both amount and frequency of irrigation water inputs while maintaining acceptable turfgrass quality.

Species used in this study: creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stoloniferous L. ‘L-93’).

Chemical soil surfactants used in this study: PBS150 (100% polyoxyalkylene polymers; AquaAid Solutions, Rocky Mount, NC); OARS HS (85% octahydroxy polyoxyalkyene polymers, 7.5% amine salt of alkyl substituted maleic acid, and 7.5% inert ingredient; AquaAid Solutions, Rocky Mount, NC).
Defensa de la Nación Escocesa: Las cartas de Malachí Malagrowther
Authors: Scott Walter
Published: March 2024

Los paralelismos, o al menos las reflexiones históricas que se pueden derivar de Ia lectura de Ia obra de Scott en España hoy, constituyen sin duda una buena razón para dar a conocer esta obra en traducción. Y la causa inmediata que motivó las Cartas de Scott, el intento de unificar el sistema monetario en Gran Bretaña, no deja de tener cierto interés también, cuando la mayoría de los países de Ia Unión Europea han abandonado sus monedas particulares para integrarse en Ia moneda común europea, el euro. Resulta curioso que precisamente Gran Bretaña aún se mantiene al margen de esta moneda común en el año 2004. El Scott que se presenta aquí es un autor diferente del de las novelas. Estas Cartas son un tratado político, escrito «en caliente», con Ia indignación ante lo que para él es una injusticia que colma el vaso de los desprecios sufridos por Escocia en los últimos años. Es una obra polémica, cargada de ironía pero muy bien argumentada, en la que el autor hace uso de los recursos tradicionales de Ia retórica y de su vasta erudición. Con la edición y traducción de esta obra, realizadas con extraordinario cuidado y rigor, se facilita la lectura en español de un texto poco conocido de Walter Scott, incluso en el ámbito británico.
Epidemiology of childhood acute leukemias
Authors: Ciesielska Marzena , Orzechowska Beata , Gamian Andrzej , Kazanowska Bernarda
Published: March 2024

Acute leukemias are the largest group of childhood cancers. According to the latest WHO data 80,491 leukemias were diagnosed in 2020 alone. In the coming years the incidence worldwide will continue at a similar level. The morbidity correlates with biological determinants such age, gender and race. The etiology of leukemia formation is complex and depends on genetic, physiological, environmental and even prior treatment-related factors. Both the incidence and curability are also influenced by age, gender, and race. The peak of incidence of leukemia occurs between the ages of 1–4 years and 9–19. The etiology of leukemia formation is complex and depends on genetic, physiological, environmental and even prior treatment-related factors. Boys suffer from leukemia more often than girls. In 2020 58.2% of diagnoses were for boys. Numerous factors contribute to the development of acute leukemia. In the case of young children, a notable association exists between acute leukemia and infections caused by viruses such as EBV or HHV-6. Furthermore, the risk of leukemia can be elevated by allergies, which involve Th1/Th2 lymphocyte-dependent mechanisms. A familial predisposition to tumorigenesis in children is observed in Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Also, genetic diseases such as Down syndrome and Fanconi anemia are associated with an increased risk of acute leukemia. Previous exposure to radiation therapy or the use of anti-cancer drugs can also lead to the development of secondary cancers, including leukemia. The analysis of risk factors can be used to support efforts aimed to reduce potentially harmful exposure and to decrease the risk of disease.
The role of Erasmus+ mobility program on higher education in Albania: The case of the University of Tirana
Authors: Pinari Andi
Published: March 2024

Albania’s higher education system has been through dynamic changes and challenges after the fall of the dictatorship in 1990. Till 2007 there were only state owned universities, but starting from 2017 the high education sector was liberalized. Connections with Erasmus+ as an ambitious EU program that has played an essential role in shaping the landscape of international education and fostering cross-cultural exchange has been made since the opening of the country. Universities made a lot of effort to become more open and to participate into internationals programmes and initiatives. Erasmus, a flagship program of the European Union has played a pivotal role in transforming higher education and fostering international cooperation. The presence of Erasmus in Albania has been crucial for the internationalization of universities in Albania, but especially to students.

Objectives

This paper aims to explore the key objectives, components, and impact of the Erasmus+ program, with a particular focus on its contribution to educational mobility, intercultural understanding, and the development of a more integrated European community. The paper focuses on the impact of Erasmus in Albania, examining the program’s objectives, implementation, challenges, and the broader implications for the country’s educational landscape and cultural exchange.
Promoting adolescent wellness through health education
Authors: Lacej Ariana Striniqi , Dibra Aurora
Published: March 2024

Regarding the World Health Organization (WHO), health is defined as complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not only as the absence of disease and infirmity. Healthy and safe food is a basic human need and at the same time a condition for good health. To survive and to carry out its normal activity, the organism needs energy, which it receives through safe food products obtained through a balanced quantitative and qualitative diet, and this ensures the well-being of the organism and its preservation from malnutrition and life sedentary, the latter causing most diseases in the world today. WHO data show an increase in obesity among adults in Albania, compared to 10 years ago. Mineral salts and vitamins are food ingredients that play an important role in the vital activity of the organism, in normalizing the functioning of its main systems, and in maintaining the homeostasis of the organism. This paper aims to draw the attention of young people regarding the care they should show for the inclusion of the right quantity and quality, along with other elements of mineral salts and vitamins in their food for a healthy diet.

This paper analyzes the results of the questionnaire carried out with the help from the school teachers at a high school in the city of Shkoder, regarding the care they show for a healthy diet. Part of the survey was a group of 340 students in the secondary education in the city of Shkodra, Albania, specifically in the gymnasiums: “Jordan Misja” and “28 Nentori”. Special attention has been paid to the privacy and confidentiality of the data received. A printed questionnaire was used. The questions asked were of a static form (closed-ended), including multiple choice (single and multiple responses) as well as rating scales. After receiving the data, a quantitative analysis of the data was made.

At the end of the scientific work, some important conclusions were reached. Young people’s care for their health is not at the right level. There is a complete lack of attention to the description of the product they consume. We think that the results of the questionnaire affect the awareness of young people and their parents, regarding the care they should show in the selection of food products in their diet, for their well-being. The results of the questionnaire show that the awareness of young people and their parents, regarding the care they should show in the selection of food products in their diet is very low.
ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC WILLINGNESS TO PAY (WTP) FOR OLD-AGE SECURITY IN BANDA ACEH
Authors: Maulidar Putri , Syathi Putri Bintusy
Published: March 2024

Old-Age Security (JHT) is one of the social security programs for workers as a protection in the retirement age. However, the current affordability of old-age security is still limited. This study aims to estimate the value of Willingness to Pay (WTP) for old-age security and analyze factors that affect the WTP of old-age security in Banda Aceh. The research method used to determine the community's WTP value is the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) and the use of the chi-square test (α=0.05) to analyze the data. This research examined primary data with a total sample of 100 respondents. The results showed that respondents' average Willingness to Pay (EWTP) for old-age security was Rp634,074 per person per month. The variables that influenced the WTP of respondents' old-age security were age, occupation, and the number of family members. The variables that affect the WTP of old-age security are age, occupation, and the number of family members. It recommends that the government and the Social Security Agency for Employment (BPJS Ketenagakerjaan) work together to provide counseling and socialization related to the current social protection program so that the public will be more aware and able to understand the benefits of this program.