bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ecobrick: Sebagai Solusi Pengurangan Sampah dan Membangun Kebiasaan Hidup Bersih Siswa di Sekolah
Authors: Silvia Rahayu Ajeng , Siti Fauji Awaliah Windi , Siti Logayah Dina
Published: July 2024

Sampah plastik menjadi permasalahan serius di Indonesia, berkontribusi signifikan terhadap pencemaran lingkungan dan kesehatan masyarakat. Artikel ini membahas pemanfaatan ecobrick sebagai solusi pengurangan sampah plastik dan peningkatan kebiasaan hidup bersih di kalangan siswa sekolah. Ecobrick merupakan teknik pengelolaan sampah plastik dengan memadatkan sampah plastik bersih dalam botol plastik bekas, yang dapat dimanfaatkan untuk membuat berbagai perabot dan struktur bangunan. Melalui program kampus mengajar, siswa diperkenalkan pada konsep 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) dan dilatih membuat ecobrick, yang tidak hanya mengurangi sampah plastik tetapi juga membentuk kebiasaan hidup bersih. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah narrative review, yang mengidentifikasi dan merangkum artikel terkait untuk memberikan panduan dalam implementasi ecobrick di sekolah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ecobrick efektif dalam mengurangi sampah plastik dan meningkatkan kesadaran serta kebiasaan hidup bersih siswa. Implementasi ecobrick juga mampu mengedukasi siswa tentang dampak negatif plastik dan pentingnya daur ulang, yang pada akhirnya berkontribusi pada pelestarian lingkungan.
Edukasi Dan Stretching Exercise Dalam Mengurangi Nyeri Dan Meningkatkan Aktivitas Fisik Lansia
Authors: Tsabitah Haura , Amallia Firdausiyah , Alpiah Dini Nur
Published: July 2024

Penuaan ditandai dengan hilangnya integritas fisiologis secara progresif dan diperkirakan melibatkan penurunan fungsi organ dan jaringan yang bergantung pada waktu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui mengetahui pengaruh Penambahan stretching exercise sebelum senam aerobic untuk mengurangi nyeri dan meningkatkan aktivitas fisik pada lansia.  Desain kegiatan ini adalah Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat dengan jumlah peserta sebanyak 44 peserta pada komunitas senam di RS Hermina Bekasi. Pengukuran yang dilakukani untuk mengukur nyeri dan fungsi fisik menggunakan questioner SF-36. Quesioner SF-36 atau The 36-Item Short Form Survey adalah instrument pengukuran hasil yang dikembangkan dari penelitian selanjutnya yaitu Medical Outcome Study. Terdiri dari 36 pertanyaan pendek yang mencangkup delapan domain kesehatan. Dari hasil kegiatan ditemukan hasil bahwa penambahan stretching exercise sebelum senam efektif untuk mengurangi nyeri dan meningkatkan fungsi fisik.  Hasil kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat penurunan nilai nyeri dan peningkatan fungsi fisik.. Terdapat peningkatan nilai skor SF-36 pada skala nyeri dan pada skala fungsi fisik dengan nilai rata-rata pre test dan post test dari penilaian nyeri adalah  132,05 dan 152,73 dan nilai rata-rata pre test dan post test dari penilaian fungsi fisik adalah  819,32 dan 886,36.
CHITOSAN / HEXAMOLYBDATE NANOSTRUCTURES FOR ORAL DRUG DELIVERY
Authors: Al-Yasari Ahmed , Shaheed Ihsan Mahdi , Kadhim Mariam Radhi
Published: July 2024

Background: In recent decades, substantial progress has been achieved in the field of drug delivery through the creation of controlled-release formulations, leading to significant medical advancements. The primary objective of these controlled release systems is to sustain the desired drug concentration in the bloodstream or specific tissues for an extended duration. One class of nanostructures is polyoxometalates (POMs), which are negatively charged anionic nanoclusters consisting of metal and oxygen atoms. POMs are notable for their ability to be precisely controlled in size and shape. These characteristics, combined with their inherent negative charge, contribute to their stability and make them highly versatile structures. Aim: This study aimed to examine the self-assembly of organic-inorganic hybrids using polyoxometalate (POM) Lindqvist-type hexamolybdate and chitosan to synthesize novel 3D nanostructures. These nanostructures were then investigated for their suitability as nanocarriers for the chemotherapy drug )Temozolomide TMZ(. The release of TMZ from the nanocarrier was studied under various pH conditions. Methods: This study comprises two practical components. The first part focuses on synthesizing hierarchical nanostructures designed to load TMZ drugs. The amount of drug loaded onto the as-prepared nanostructure of POM-Chitosan was determined using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) at various loading times. The second part of the study investigates the release process of the TMZ drug from the hierarchical nanostructures. This release process is examined in two buffer solutions with distinct pH values. Results: The surface characteristics, size, chemical composition, and identity of the nanostructures were confirmed using techniques such as HPLC, FTIR, XRD, SEM, and XPS. The results confirm the successful complexation of chitosan with POM Lindqvist-type hexamolybdate. Discussion: The nanocarriers demonstrated an intriguing pH-dependent release behavior, suggesting their potential application in drug delivery systems. Conclusions: In this study, new nanocarriers of chitosan and POM were successfully prepared and loaded with TMZ (21% loading) via self-assembly for oral drug delivery. The as-prepared nanocarrier form of TMZ was fully characterized via XRD, FTIR, XPS, and SEM. The as-prepared oral form of TMZ showed an excellent pH-dependent release of TMZ, where the release rate at pH 7.4 was considerably faster than at pH 2.8.
Tumor Rabdoide Maligno Renal em Criança de 11 Meses: Um Relato de Caso e Revisão Literária
Authors: Lopes Laura Mendes , Grenteski Fabricio , Naufel Júnior Carlos Roberto , Coelho Guilherme Andrade , Furlan Guilherme Ferrarini , Tefilli Nertan , Feitoza José Anderson , Peixoto Igor Luna
Published: July 2024

Os tumores renais malignos representam 6% dos tumores da infância, sendo os tumores rabdoides (TR) raros e correspondente a 2% dos tumores pediátricos renais. Os TR apresentam sobrevida de somente 22% em 5 anos e é comumente diagnosticado com metástase. Ele relaciona-se com mutações do gene SMARCB1, mas a literatura atual tem apontado a presença de características epigenéticas. Para o tratamento recomenda-se radioterapia, quimioterapia e cirurgia. Embora o conhecimento a respeito dos tumores tenha tido rápido avanço nos últimos anos, o TR ainda carece de estudos sobre seu tratamento e comportamento, proporcionando prognóstico reservado. O presente caso visa descrever caso atípico de invasão e expansão tumoral de raro tumor renal da infância que repercutiu na alteração da drenagem venosa do paciente, situação nunca relatada anteriormente na literatura.
Managing Educational Barriers: Innovative Solutions for Female Secondary Education in Pakistan
Authors: Ali Gulzar , Shah Syed Abdul Sattar , Abbasi Muhub Ullah , Nizamani Danish Lateef
Published: July 2024

Education is a fundamental human right and a crucial factor in promoting social and economic development. In Pakistan, female education has been a longstanding issue, with low enrollment rates, high dropout rates, and persistent gender disparities in educational access and outcomes. This research aims to explore the problems and countermeasures of female secondary education in the city district area of Tando Allahyar, Pakistan. The study used quantitative surveys to gather data from female students, teachers, experts, and community members. The results exhibited that poverty, limited access to quality education, and socio-cultural barriers were the main problems faced by female secondary education. Many female students and their families face significant financial challenges, which prevent them from attending school and completing their education. To address these problems, the study concluded that a range of countermeasures, including community engagement and awareness-raising campaigns, targeted investments in infrastructure and resources, and policies that prioritize girls' education and support their access to secondary education. It also concluded that women receive a better education if they are to be included in the productive labor force, which accounts for approximately half of the population. Policy interventions must be tailored to the specific needs of girls and must address the barriers that prevent girls from attending school and completing their secondary education.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis dan Antusiasme Belajar Pada Pembelajaran Matematika Berbasis Reciprocal Teaching
Authors: Afdhal Muhammad
Published: July 2024

Pembelajaran  berbasis  reciprocal  teaching  dapat  diterapkan  sebagai  salah  satu alternatif untuk  meningkatkan  kemampuan  berpikir  kritis  dan  antusiasme  belajar karena memberikan peluang kepada peserta didik untuk mengeksplorasi secara bebas namun terarah terhadap ide-ide melalui strategi-strategi kognitif meliputi: klarifikasi, prediksi, membuat pertanyaan, dan merangkum. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis dan antusiasme belajar matematika peserta didik melalui penerapan pembelajaran berbasis reciprocal teaching. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilaksanakan di kelas VIII B SMP Negeri 24 Kota Bengkulu tahun pelajaran 2017/2018 sebanyak 29 orang. Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu: (1) Lembar observasi keterlaksanaan pembelajaran; (2) Tes kemampuan  berpikir  kritis;  (3)  Angket  antusiasme  belajar  peserta  didik.  Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Terjadi peningkatan persentase keterlaksanaan pembelajaran  pada  siklus  1  sebesar  28,7%  pada  pertemuan  1  dan  100%  pada pertemuan 2 ke siklus 2 sebesar 100%; (2) Terjadi peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis peserta didik dari pra tindakan ketuntasan klasikal 0%, ke siklus 1 ketuntasan klasikal 72, 41%, dan pada akhir siklus 2 ketuntasan klasikal 79,31%; (3) Terjadi peningkatan antusiasme belajar peserta didik yang mulanya 48% pada kriteria tinggi dan 52% kriteria sedang menjadi 20,69% peserta didik kriteria sangat tinggi 62, 07% kriteria tinggi, dan 17, 24 kriteria sedang di akhir siklus 2.
Narrativa de uma professora-pesquisadora em formação: caminhos para a aprendizagem de práticas e normas científicas na escola pública
Authors: Reis Anazia Aparecida , Freguglia Junia
Published: July 2024

“Este livro narra a pesquisa no mestrado profissional e expressa como encontrei, nas Ciências, acolhimento para a minha neurodivergência por meio da parceria orientadora-orientanda” (Anazia Aparecida Reis). “A parceria caracteriza os grupos do Labec e do PPGPE/Ufes. Impulsionada pelos mestrandos e doutorandos, a pesquisa é engajada com a prática profissional e comprometida com os desafios da docência. Identificar saberes da experiência e articulá-los com conhecimentos acadêmicos constitui a contribuição que pretendemos oferecer nessa jornada pela formação de professores e pela educação em Ciências” (As autoras).
Effect of implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol on elective open simple nephrectomy in urolithiasis
Authors: Santanapipatkul Krit ,   Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Loei Hospital, Loei, Thailand, Langaram Sasiwalai , Laboonta Wilairak , Sukjaem Abhisit ,   Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Loei Hospital, Loei, Thailand,   Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Loei Hospital, Loei, Thailand,   Departmentof Anesthesiology, Loei Hospital, Loei, Thailand
Published: July 2024

Objective: To assess the impact of the implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol in elective open simple nephrectomy in urolithiasis patients. Materials and Methods: Data from 43 patients were collated. Sixteen were in the ERAS group and 27 in the pre-ERAS group, the division created by date of the procedure. The ERAS protocol included preoperative education, standardized perioperative care, early mobilization, and postoperative pain management. Outcomes, including length of hospital stay (LOS), first flatus, first defecation, complications, pain scores, creatinine level (Cr), glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and associated costs, were compared. Results: The ERAS group exhibited significantly lower total LOS (3.19±0.40 days vs. 6.22±1.55 days, p < 0.001), earlier first flatus (1.19±0.40 days vs. 2.66±1.11 days, p < 0.001), first defecation (1.56±0.73 days vs. 3.11±1.28 days, p < 0.001), and lower postoperative ileus rates (12.5% vs. 71.43%, p = 0.01) than the control group. Lower pain scores at 1, 6, 24, and 48 hours post-surgery (p < 0.05) were also recorded in comparison to the control group. No significant differences in Cr and GFR were observed (p > 0.05). Although ERAS treatment costs were marginally lower, the difference was not statistically significant (23,833±3731.48 Baht vs. 23,930±3068.45 Baht, p = 0.927). Conclusion: ERAS implementation in elective open simple nephrectomy for urolithiasis reduces LOS, and postoperative pain, accelerates recovery of bowel function, and allows quicker resumption of normal activities. These benefits come without increased risk of readmission or complications, and without compromising postoperative renal function. All these advantages may also result in cost savings.
Cascade Latent Heat Storage for Solar Cooking Applications
Authors: Jain Shubham , Kumar K. Ravi , Rakshit Dibakar , Premachandran B. , Reddy K. S.
Published: July 2024

The present investigation explores the potential of multiple phase change material (PCM) based storage for real-time solar thermal applications. There are two types of storage configurations tested in this work for the simultaneous charging and discharging operation, i.e., single PCM-based NaNO3 storage and 2-stage cascade latent heat storage having NaNO3 and NaNO2 as the storage mediums in the consecutive stages. The storage is designed to achieve the end-use temperature condition of 513 K (the highest temperature required for cooking) with the latent thermal energy accumulation capacity of 1 MJ. The study envisages that instead of using a single PCM in the storage unit, 2-stage cascading of the PCMs can improve energy accumulation and retrieval in storage. After 8 hours of operation, none of the storage achieves the complete charging state. The energy accumulated in the NaNO3/NaNO2 cascade storage is found to be 2.6 times higher than the energy accumulated in the NaNO3 storage. NaNO3/NaNO2 storage achieves the desired constant outlet temperature of cold heat transfer fluid for chapati making (531 K) after 165 minutes of operation. At this moment, the latent energy accumulated in the NaNO3 and NaNO3/NaNO2 storage is observed as 35% and 14%, respectively
CSP Data: A Data Discovery Web Application of Commercial CSP Plants
Authors: Bonilla Javier , Thonig Richard , Carballo Jose Antonio , Lilliestam Johan , Alarcón-Padilla Diego César , Zarza Eduardo
Published: July 2024

CSP Data is a free web application for data discovery of all commercial Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plants. CSP data is fed with CSP.guru data, an open source dataset of all Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plants. This paper introduces and explains the tools and information provided by CSP Data to potential users so they can use it efficiently together with the ongoing work being performed to release new features. It also presents the CSP.guru dataset, how the original idea was developed, its key features and how this dataset is used by industry and academia.
On-Sun Alignment of a Concentrated Solar Parabolic Dish Located in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Authors: Abdullah Muhammad , Hernández Corona Brenda , Martins Mathieu , Lopez Ferber Nicolas , Calvet Nicolas
Published: July 2024

Improper alignment is one of the key parameters that affect the performance of a concentrated solar parabolic dish (SPD). The receiver must have a flux distribution that is as uniform as feasible for an SPD to operate at its optimum performance. The aim of this research is to align a SPD from ZED Solar [1], which is recently installed at Khalifa University's Masdar Institute Solar Platform in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This dish's future application involves integration with a photo-electrochemical hydrogen production reactor, which demands a multi-aimpoint alignment approach for optimal performance. To facilitate this alignment, the sunspots of all facets are initially aligned within a 200 mm diameter circle around the focal point using the on-sun alignment method. During the alignment, the dish was placed in sun-tracking mode, with all facets covered except the one being aligned. The reflection of the facet on the target was observed using a camera. The facet was adjusted until the aimpoint was oriented in the optimal position. The average time to align one facet, including cleaning, loosening the front nuts, and replacing the covers, was found to be around 15 minutes. The complexity of the bolt mounts, rust on the bolts, and the use of a manlift contributed to the prolonged alignment process. Despite these challenges, the on-sun alignment method proved to be an accurate way of aligning the facets of a concentrated SPD.
Performance of a Prototype Heliostat Having a Twisting Mechanism to Maintain Focus Throughout the Day
Authors: Angel Roger , Didato Nick , Rademacher Matt , Huang Yiyang
Published: July 2024

A prototype heliostat has been designed and built with a rectangular reflector whose shape is altered automatically through the day, to maximize concentration at the receiver. The shape changes needed to form solar disc images, which give the highest possible concentration, can be realized by twisting the reflector from its corners, provided that a target-oriented, dual-axis mount is used. Then a cam mechanism connected to the second (cross) axis drive, turning with the angle of incident sunlight, may be used to twist the reflector as needed.  
Our prototype reflector comprises a single glass mirror, 2.4 m x 3.3 m, attached to a steel frame. Four diagonal back struts extend from the central mechanism out to the rectangular frame corners. The glass mirror of the prototype is attached to the steel frame by 58 screw actuators.  Before twisting the frame, the glass shape is adjusted to the biconic shape needed to form a 1 m diameter disc image on a 113 m distant target when sunlight is incident at 60°. To form disc images over the full range of angles of incidence from 0° (normal incidence) to 70°, the struts push the corners up and down by up to 17 mm. A reflectometry metrology system has been used to set the 58 adjustment screws for the initial shape to an accuracy of ≤ 0.6 mrad, and to measure the accuracy of the different twisted shapes. The prototype will be tested at NSTTF early next year.
Kontribusi Sosial Pada Masyarakat Melalui Penguatan Kebinekaan Talkshow Modul Nusantara
Authors: Wijayanti Trivena Dyah , Rahardjo Maria Melita , Listyaningrum Eunike Milasari , Kurniawan Mozes , Wijayaningsih Lanny
Published: July 2024

Social contribution community service activities are the culmination of a series of Nusantara Module, developed by the community service team, consisting of lecturers of S1 PG PAUD Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW) in the Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program. One of the MBKM programs organized by S1 PG PAUD UKSW in the even semester of 2023/2024 is Pertukaran Mahasiswa Merdeka (PMM). PMM is a student exchange program attended by 10 exchange students from Widya Mandala Catholic University Surabaya who attended lectures at UKSW. The Nusantara Module develops activities to strengthen diversity which are arranged in a series of diversity activities, inspiration activities, reflection activities to social contributions to the community entitled the Nusantara Module Talk Show Series and Social Contributions to the Community. Talk Show Nusantara Module has 3 series, namely: Series 1: “Culture as Identity”; Series 2: “Integrity and Persistence of the Educator” and Series 3: “Challenges and Opportunities of Religious Diversity”. The series ended with social contribution activities to the community, namely Training on Developmental Detection and Socialization of Home Inventory to Parents. Social contribution activities are carried out to 6 (six) families from various religious, ethnic, racial and tribal backgrounds that embody the objectives of the archipelago module. The entire series of activities had a good impact on each participant involved, both exchange students and the community with the level of usefulness shown by the Likert Scale with the results of Good at a percentage of 22.4% and Very Good at a percentage of 77.6%.
Food security challenges: A comparative review of USA and African Policies
Authors: Deborah Aanuoluwa Soyombo  , Eseoghene Kupa  , Tochukwu Ignatius Ijomah  , Adekunle Stephen Toromade
Published: July 2024

This review provides a comprehensive overview of the food security challenges faced by the United States (USA) and African nations, examining the distinct policy approaches implemented to address these critical issues. The analysis focuses on key factors influencing food security, such as agricultural practices, economic structures, and political considerations. The United States and African nations grapple with diverse challenges in ensuring food security for their populations. This study undertakes a comparative review of the policies adopted by these regions to tackle the multifaceted issues related to food production, distribution, and accessibility. In the USA, the emphasis lies on advanced agricultural technologies and industrial farming practices. The country's policies are geared towards maximizing efficiency, ensuring a stable food supply, and promoting exports. However, challenges arise from the environmental impact of intensive farming, unequal distribution of resources, and the vulnerability of large-scale monocultures. Contrastingly, African countries face unique hurdles stemming from a combination of socio-economic factors, including limited access to modern farming technologies, land tenure issues, and inadequate infrastructure. Additionally, political instability and climate change exacerbate the challenges, impacting food production and distribution systems. The comparative analysis sheds light on the importance of tailoring food security policies to the specific needs and contexts of each region. It explores the potential for knowledge exchange and collaboration between the USA and African nations to address global food crises collaboratively. Emphasizing sustainable agricultural practices, equitable resource distribution, and adaptive governance strategies emerge as key recommendations to fortify both regions against future food security challenges. This study contributes valuable insights to policymakers, researchers, and practitioners aiming to develop effective strategies for enhancing global food security in a rapidly changing world.
Enhancing customer experience through AI-driven language processing in service interactions
Authors: Chinenye Nebolisa Abiagom  , Tochukwu Ignatius Ijomah
Published: July 2024

In today’s competitive service industries, delivering exceptional customer experiences is paramount. This paper explores how AI-driven language processing technologies enhance customer service interactions. Key technologies such as Natural Language Processing (NLP), chatbots, virtual assistants, speech recognition, and machine learning are crucial in transforming customer service. These technologies enable personalized, efficient, and consistent customer interactions, significantly improving overall customer satisfaction. However, implementing these technologies has challenges, including data quality, system integration, privacy concerns, user acceptance, and financial investment. Addressing these challenges is essential for successful AI adoption. Future trends indicate further advancements in AI capabilities, integration with IoT and blockchain technologies, and evolving ethical and regulatory considerations. The long-term impact of AI on service industries promises more efficient operations, cost savings, and superior customer experiences, giving companies a competitive advantage in the market. This paper provides insights into leveraging AI to enhance customer experience, outlining the benefits and challenges while speculating on future directions and implications.
Predictive analytics for financial compliance: Machine learning concepts for fraudulent transaction identification
Authors: Emmanuel Paul-Emeka George  , Courage Idemudia  , Adebimpe Bolatito Ige
Published: July 2024

Predictive analytics has emerged as a pivotal tool in financial compliance, offering sophisticated methods for identifying fraudulent transactions through the application of machine learning (ML) concepts. As financial institutions grapple with increasingly complex fraud schemes and stringent regulatory requirements, the integration of predictive analytics with ML provides a proactive approach to fraud detection and prevention. Machine learning algorithms excel in analyzing vast datasets, identifying hidden patterns, and making real-time predictions. In the realm of financial compliance, supervised learning models such as logistic regression, decision trees, and random forests are commonly used to classify transactions as legitimate or fraudulent. These models are trained on historical transaction data, learning to recognize the subtle indicators of fraud by identifying correlations between various features and fraudulent outcomes. This allows for high-accuracy predictions on new, unseen data. Unsupervised learning techniques, such as clustering and anomaly detection, are equally critical in predictive analytics for financial compliance. These methods do not require labeled data and are adept at uncovering novel fraud patterns by detecting outliers and irregularities that deviate from normal transactional behavior. Anomaly detection algorithms, including k-means clustering and isolation forests, can identify transactions that exhibit unusual characteristics, flagging them for further investigation. The integration of predictive analytics with real-time data processing capabilities enhances the agility of fraud detection systems. Streaming analytics and real-time scoring enable the continuous monitoring of transactions, ensuring that suspicious activities are identified and addressed promptly. This real-time aspect is crucial for minimizing the impact of fraudulent transactions and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Despite the advancements, implementing predictive analytics for financial compliance involves challenges such as ensuring data quality, addressing privacy concerns, and maintaining model transparency. Financial institutions must navigate these challenges by employing robust data governance practices, leveraging secure data processing techniques, and adopting explainable AI models that provide insights into their decision-making processes. In conclusion, predictive analytics, powered by machine learning concepts, offers a robust framework for identifying fraudulent transactions and enhancing financial compliance. By leveraging advanced ML algorithms and real-time data processing, financial institutions can proactively detect and prevent fraud, thereby safeguarding their operations and ensuring adherence to regulatory mandates. This approach not only mitigates financial losses but also strengthens the overall integrity and trustworthiness of the financial system.
Integrating agile methodologies into data governance: Achieving flexibility and control simultaneously
Authors: Naomi Chukwurah  , Adebimpe Bolatito Ige  , Courage Idemudia  , Osemeike Gloria Eyieyien
Published: July 2024

This review paper explores integrating agile methodologies into data governance to achieve flexibility and control. Agile methodologies, known for their iterative development, collaboration, and responsiveness to change, can enhance the adaptability of data governance frameworks. This paper analyzes the alignment of agile principles with data governance, discusses strategies for integration, such as adaptive data governance and incremental implementation, and examines how to balance flexibility with the necessary controls for effective data governance. Key practices, challenges, and potential solutions focus on fostering a collaborative culture and leveraging appropriate tools and technologies. The paper also suggests future research directions, emphasizing the role of emerging technologies and evolving regulatory requirements. Ultimately, this integration enhances decision-making, operational efficiency, and organizational competitive advantage.
BİYOÇEŞİTLİLİK, TARIM VE GIDA
Authors: Aydın Mehmet Emin , Şahin Kazim , Ercişli Sezai
Published: July 2024

Scientific studies are one of the most important success criteria of countries, and its most distinctive and distinguishing feature from all other branches is that it presents its findings with concrete evidence and in this context it has become one of the most reliable branches. At the same time, science, with its many sub-branches, helps us to better understand events, to provide people with better living conditions, to find unknown facts and ultimately to better understand the created universe. Biodiversity is a very important field for the existence of humankind and it is one of the branches that have been the subject of much scientific study in recent years. In this book, experts and well-known scientists on "Biodiversity, Agriculture and Food" have shared their thoughts on the axis of biodiversity, agriculture and food to ensure a sustainable future in Türkiye. TÜBA-Environmental Biodiversity and Climate Change Working Group and Food and Nutrition Working Group have tried to contribute to the creation of a common road map for Türkiye on the axis of "Biodiversity, Agriculture and Food" with the mission of succeeding together in producing common solutions. This work is a useful study on biodiversity, agriculture and food in the name of science.
SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİR GIDA ÜRETİMİNDE BİYOÇEŞİTLİLİĞİN ROLÜ
Authors: KÖKSEL Hamit , ACAR Oğuz
Published: July 2024

"Nowadays, the sustainability concept is becoming more and more important, due to the fast growing rate of the world population, exhausted natural resources, the clear effects of climate change on environment and more damaged ecosystems. In the reports of the United Nations, it is stated that if necessary measures are not taken in animal and agricultural production for human nutrition, serious problems will be experienced in the coming years. Therefore, sustainable food production should be implemented in order to ensure food security for the future. Biodiversity is a concept that expresses the diversity of living organisms in and between an ecosystem at the genetic, species and ecosystem levels and is one of the main factors affecting sustainable food production. Biodiversity is important because it enables the development of more durable and productive agricultural products as a result of providing genetic diversity for the plants and animals grown, thus providing the opportunity to cope with the threats such as climate change. Since biodiversity includes the natural enemies of diseases and pests, it is also essential in terms of minimizing environmental impacts by reducing the use of chemical pesticides and antibiotics, preventing residues in food, increasing soil fertility, contributing to pollination and regulating the water cycle. Furthermore, it is one of the basic components of sustainable food production, as it allows the availability of different food types and varieties, increases nutritional diversity, and prevents diseases caused by uniform (undiversified) nutrition."
BİYOÇEŞİTLİLİĞİN BESLENMEYE ETKİSİ
Authors: BÜYÜKTUNCER DEMİREL Zehra
Published: July 2024

"Biodiversity, defined as the diversity of life at genetic, species and ecosystem levels, is the main source of dietary diversity and ensures that plants, animals and other organisms used in food systems are provided by the ecosystem to human nutrition. In recent years, natural biodiversity has been decreasing due to the factors such as climate change, destruction of nature, globalisation, urbanisation, industrial development, economic development, population growth, trade, concentration and homogenisation in food production systems. This leads to a decrease in dietary diversity, failure to meet nutrient requirements and an increase in the prevalence of different forms of malnutrition in all societies. Therefore, two indicators which are food composition and food consumption, have been identified for monitoring biodiversity and nutrition together. Studies on these indicators address the focus on food production with an improved nutrient profiling rather than the production of large amounts of food targeting production efficiency, with the approach of nutritionsensitive agricultural practices. In managing the impact of biodiversity on nutrition, it is important to use wild food products, utilise indigenous foods and food systems, and protect microbial biodiversity. In conclusion, human health interacts with the ecosystem and each component of it in which they live. Therefore, the relationship between biodiversity and nutrition should be addressed with one health approach that allows human health to be considered as a whole with animal welfare and environmental health."
TARIMSAL ÜRÜNLERDE BİYOÇEŞİTLİLİĞİ KORUMA STRATEJİLERİ: UZUN SÜRELİ DEPOLAMA İÇİN BİYOTEKNOLOJİDEN YARARLANMA
Authors: GÜREL Ekrem , BISWAS Dipul Kumar , JORJANI Sarah , ALAWAD Nour , ÜNÜVAR Ömer Can , ÖRGEÇ Mehmet , GÜREL Songül
Published: July 2024

"Plant genetic resources (PGRs) encompass the entire genetic material found in crop species and their wild relatives, including all gene variations. These resources are of vital importance in increasing the resistance and resilience capacity and quality of agricultural products. Increasing population and global climate change will lead to an increase in the demand for these genetic resources. Some valuable genetic resources have already been lost due to environmental impacts and genetic erosion. Preserving genetic diversity is essential for sustainable food security; therefore, the ecosystem. To achieve effective conservation, it is advisable to combine both in-situ and ex-situ conservation methods as complementary approaches, and these genetic resources should be diversified with local varieties, natural species and modern species using biotechnological approaches in order to maintain biodiversity. Additionally, progress in biotechnological methods such as cryopreservation, next-generation sequencing technologies, molecular markers, genetic storage and in vitro culture helps characterize and preserve rare and endangered species. This study was written to underline the steps taken recently to protect the diversity of plant genetic resources to ensure sustainable global food security."
“Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Indian Rural Livelihood, Health And Economy”
Authors: Parasar Prof.(Dr.) Anuradha , Ghatge Mr. Suresh Kashinath
Published: July 2024

Rural migrant workers swarmed the streets during the COVID-19 shutdown, marching “to their villages in search of” compassion and warmth. While “many made it to their homes”, a few did not, and they perished on the “streets and railway lines”. “The current study” sheds light “on the” hardships faced by “migrant workers” “and the effects of COVID-19 on India's” rural economies. The study's key finding indicates that “400 million workers in India's informal economy run the risk of becoming even” more impoverished “as a result of the crisis”. There will be a community spread as a result of the low testing and low reporting of COVID-19 cases. A large number of individuals will experience extreme poverty as a result of the reverse migration's excessive strain on the rural and agricultural economies. “COVID-19 will impact India's rural economy in the short and long terms”. The government's economic package primarily consists of long-term initiatives, but in order to safeguard migrant workers and marginal farmers, short-term initiatives like wage subsidies and monetary incentives should be provided. “The primary obstacle to the successful execution of programmes is widespread systemic corruption”.
Professional Ethics Among Students At College Of Education: Analytical Study
Authors: Felix M. Maria Clement , Vakkil Dr.M.
Published: July 2024

Teaching is a very immense and influential field that requires its practitioners to have encouraging behavior and certain confident competency. Every teacher plays a huge part in the efficacy of teaching occupation with their professional ethics. Professional ethics helps every teacher in the upholding of simplicity and confidentiality in the educational system. In the present study, the investigator aimed to study the attitude of students in professional ethics at college of education towards their profession and to find out the students about their level of attitude towards teaching profession on the variables. To carry out this research self-made tool was used on Attitude towards Teaching Profession. Also Survey method was adopted for this study. The collected data were analyzed with descriptive and differential analyses. The results were revealed that the students, who studied in college of education, have high professional ethics. As well the demographic variables wise analysis showed that there is no significant difference to their gender, course of the study, parental qualification, stream of study and management of college. Hence, there is a significant difference in professional ethics in the locality of college. Therefore, the positive attitude helps teacher to develop a learner friendly environment in the classroom.
Phytoremediation potential in soils contaminated with zinc
Authors: Oliveira Lima Jeovania , De Lima Gomes Dyane , De Oliveira Nascimento Ivaneide , Silva Otaviano Jonas Juliermerson , Alvarado Romero Swanni Tatiana , Diniz de Oliveira Jorge
Published: July 2024

The accumulation of heavy metals in soils and waters represents a risk for both the environmental and human health. In this context, phytoremediation has become an efficient, accessible technological solution to extract or remove inactive metals and metal pollutants from contaminated soils. Our objective is to assess the behavior of different native plants of the Cerrado of Maranhão, ipê roxo (Tabebuia impetiginosa) and aroeira (Myracrodrun urundeuva), in the phytoremediation of soils contaminated with Zinc (Zn) (II) under controlled greenhouse conditions. Between the species investigated, Tabebuia impetiginosa presented a higher biomass production (aerial part/root) than Myracrodrun urundeuva for the period of 25 days. In turn, in the 45-day period, root biomass was higher for Tabebuia impetiginosa in doped soil, while lower biomass production was found in the aroeira control group. The highest Zn concentrations in the root appeared in the period of 25 days for doped soil for both species, with an absorption of 142.10 mg kg-1 for Tabebuia impetiginosa and 150.57 mg kg-1 for Myracrodrun urundeuva. In the aerial part, the aroeira species had higher Zn concentration in doped soil in the 45-day period, 398.97 mg kg-1. Regarding the TF and BF, the species presented higher efficiency in zinc phytoextraction. Both species were able to absorb and tolerate the metals in the soil induced to stress. Finally, we conclude that Tabebuia impetiginosa and Myracrodrun urundeuva can be applied in phytostabilization and phytoextraction processes, with hyperaccumulating potential for the ions of Zn.
Pemanfaatan Artificial Intelligence dalam Mendukung Pengembangan Keterampilan Guru SMKN 2 Kota Palopo
Authors: Safwan Kasma  , Abdullah Syukur  , Hardiana Hardiana , Suhardi Suhardi , Lis Sugianto  , Muh. Akram Hamzah
Published: July 2024

Workshop Media Pembelajaran Digital Bagi Guru dengan Teknologi AI (Artificial Intelligence) adalah sebuah program pengabdian masyarakat yang bertujuan meningkatkan keterampilan guru di SMKN 2 Kota Palopo, Palopo, dalam memanfaatkan teknologi kecerdasan buatan (AI) untuk meningkatkan proses pembelajaran. Fokus utama workshop ini adalah pengembangan kemampuan guru dalam menciptakan materi pembelajaran yang interaktif dan personal, dengan menggunakan berbagai alat dan aplikasi berbasis AI. Selain aspek praktisnya, workshop ini juga membahas konsep dasar AI, etika penggunaannya, dan cara mengatasi berbagai tantangan yang mungkin muncul. Metode yang digunakan dalam workshop ini adalah demonstrasi langsung dan ceramah. Hasilnya, peserta workshop dapat berkolaborasi dalam sesi interaktif, berbagi pengalaman, dan menggali potensi teknologi AI untuk meningkatkan efektivitas pembelajaran di kelas. Diharapkan bahwa para guru akan dapat mengintegrasikan teknologi AI secara kreatif dan etis, sehingga menciptakan lingkungan pembelajaran yang responsif dan inovatif. Workshop ini merupakan langkah penting dalam mempersiapkan pendidik menghadapi tuntutan pendidikan abad ke-21 dan memaksimalkan manfaat teknologi AI dalam proses.
Widening access to older people’s clinical psychology: Piloting a summer shadowing programme in older adults services
Authors: Shah Reena , Nagra Navneet
Published: July 2024

Within recent years, there has been an expansion of UK clinical psychology courses, additional psychological professions and increased attention to psychological wellbeing as part of the NHS Long Term Plan (NHS England, 2019). It has been an energetic time for clinical psychology and in turn, older adult clinical psychology. However, despite the expansion of training places, pervasive social inequalities have meant that for some a career in clinical psychology is less accessible, meaning that the psychology workforce is less diverse. This, in combination with lack of parity in investment for Older Adult Services, can mean older adults’ access to more representative psychological professionals remain hindered. The current paper explores a recent shadowing programme that our small psychology team and older adults’ mental health team piloted in the summer of 2023. Eight female students were able to complete the programme and provided insightful feedback on the experience. We reflect on future learnings and recommendations of setting up such projects in older adult services.
Behavior of the use of fine recycled concrete aggregates on rheological parameters and hardened mortar properties
Authors: Amer Adem Ait Mohamed , Safer Omar , Ezziane Manal , Adjoudj M’hamed , Ezziane Karim
Published: July 2024

The depletion of natural sand and the large amount of demolition waste that exists across the world are realizing the potential benefits of using this abundant waste to create recycled fine aggregates for use in the production of masonry mortars. This research aims to analyze the mechanical performance of mortar with recycled aggregates from old concrete, natural sand (NS) is partially substituted with fine recycled concrete aggregates (FRCA) and a quantity of superplasticizer has been added to keep the same spreading. The experimental study focused on different substitution rates by volume (0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%) for recycled sand. Tests in the fresh state of the mortar such as spreading, yield stress and plastic viscosity will be carried out. In order to evaluate the mechanical performance of the recycled mortar, tests of compressive strength and flexural strength will be carried out. As well as the effect of the use of these aggregates on durability such as shrinkage and sorptivity. The results found show that recycled sand can be an alternative to natural sand, despite its detrimental effects on the durability properties of the mortar. These effects can be neglected given its contribution to the economic and environmental aspect. Adequate relationships have been established to predict rheological parameters, mechanical strengths and durability performances as a function of test parameters with high correlation coefficient and low root mean square error.
Complicações na deglutição de paciente com Alzheimer
Authors: Morais Rafaella Oliveira , Araujo Isabela Ayres de , Rodrigues Beatriz Carvalho , Coelho Isis Ferreira , Curi Patrícia , Ferreira Jhordany Arantes , Vargas Júlia Luísa Martins , Caixeta Maria Eduarda Alves , Macedo Maria Luísa Miranda , Gurgel Luana Kelly Pessoa
Published: July 2024

Introdução: O aumento da longevidade e a redução das taxas de fecundidade têm contribuído para o crescimento da população idosa, com 12% dos brasileiros estimados a ter mais de 60 anos em 2025. Esse envelhecimento traz preocupações com modificações morfofisiológicas e doenças crônicas como a doença de Alzheimer (DA). A DA, neurodegenerativa e sem cura, afeta memória, comunicação e sociabilização. O diagnóstico é clínico, complementado por testes neuropsicológicos e confirmado na autópsia. O objetivo do trabalho foi abordar as complicações do Alzheimer. Métodos: Revisão de literatura sobre Alzheimer e suas complicações na deglutição. Foram selecionados artigos em português, inglês e espanhol, publicados entre 2003 e 2023, nas bases de dados Google Acadêmico, PubMed e SciELO. Resultados e discussão: A DA afeta entre 1% e 2% da população mundial. Em um estudo com 25 pacientes, 12 relataram disfagia. A videofluoroscopia mostrou que 21 dos 25 apresentaram dificuldades na deglutição, especialmente na preparação e movimentação do bolo alimentar, destacando a importância desse exame na prática clínica. O envelhecimento aumenta a fragilidade e dependência, com a DA causando declínio cognitivo e motor que impacta a deglutição. Cerca de 45% dos pacientes com Alzheimer apresentam disfagia, levando a desnutrição e pneumonia aspirativa. A deglutição comprometida exige intervenções terapêuticas específicas, necessitando de uma abordagem multidisciplinar com fonoaudiólogos e cuidadores. Conclusão: O aumento da longevidade acompanha a incidência de doenças neurodegenerativas como a DA. A disfagia, presente em 80% dos pacientes, diminui a qualidade de vida, requerendo diagnóstico, profilaxia e tratamento adequados, incluindo videofluoroscopia e avaliação por fonoaudiólogos.
Effects of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation on lung and respiratory muscle function of patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome: a controlled and randomized study
Authors: Costa Karina Vieira da , Santos Ewerton Graziane Gomes dos , Souza Iara Tainá Cordeiro de , Brandão Celso Brendo Furtado , Felix João Victor dos Santos , Favero Andressa Bomfim Lugon , Lima Dyego Tavares de , Brito Geraldo Eduardo Guedes de , Gama Tatiana Onofre , Lima José Heriston de Morais , Pedrosa Rafaela , França Eduardo Eriko Tenório de
Published: July 2024

Purpose: Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation on lung and respiratory muscle function of patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome. Patients and methods: We conducted a randomized controlled trial with 34 patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome (> 18 years) who were symptomatic for more than four weeks. The evaluators were blinded. Participants were randomized into two groups: cardiopulmonary rehabilitation group or biweekly lectures (control group) regarding health education. We assessed lung function (forced vital capacity [FVC], forced expiratory volume in the first second [FEV1], FEV1/FVC ratio, and peak expiratory flow [PEF]), respiratory muscle strength and endurance, diaphragmatic thickening fraction and mobility, and dyspnea (modified Borg scale). Results: The intervention improved FVC, FEV1, and PEF of patients after six weeks of rehabilitation. The rehabilitation group also showed lower dyspnea and respiratory muscle strength and endurance than the control group. Conclusion: The cardiopulmonary rehabilitation protocol improved lung and respiratory muscle function and reduced dyspnea in patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome.