bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Morphological differentiation of Anura (Amphibia) in the late ontogenesis: analysis of Rana temporaria populations from the Carpathian region
Authors:   National Museum of Natural History, NAS of Ukraine (Kyiv, Ukraine), Petrenko Nina , Peskov Vladimir ,   National Museum of Natural History, NAS of Ukraine (Kyiv, Ukraine), Ulyura Eugenia ,   National Museum of Natural History, NAS of Ukraine (Kyiv, Ukraine)
Published: February 2024

The study is devoted to the morphological features of the common frog of the Carpathian region of Ukraine, namely the expression, directionality and structure of sexual differences of this species. The work uses data obtained as a result of the processing of the scientific collection of Rana temporaria (Linnaeus, 1758) from the territory of the Ukrainian Carpathians (Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Zakarpattia oblasts), which is housed at the National Museum of Natural History, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (Kyiv). A total of 381 common frog specimens were studied—233 males (L = 24.6–84.5 mm) and 148 females (L = 23.2–94.2 mm). It is shown that individual differences in linear dimensions and body proportions in a sample of common frog males and females are structured and clearly reflect the morphological differentiation of individuals according to the age criterion. In the late ontogenesis of the common frog, generalised sex-related differences extend with the increasing age of individuals: in juveniles SqMD = 2.36, in subadults SqMD = 4.77, and in adults SqMD = 22.08. At the same time, not only does the expression of sex-related differences increase, but also their orientation changes significantly. According to our data, this year’s juveniles (juvenis) are individuals that did not winter at all (0+). At the same time, males are reliably (t = 4.50; p < 0.001) larger in body length (24.6–37.5 mm; Lmean = 29.87 mm) than females (23.2–32.7 mm; Lmean = 26.40 mm). But already in the group of semi-adult (subadultus) frogs, the orientation of sexual dimorphism in terms of body length changes completely—females are reliably larger than males, which is even more pronounced in adult, sexually mature individuals. Males of tailless amphibians grow and physiologically mature faster than females, so they begin to reproduce 1–2 years earlier. Females, which grow more slowly and mature later, join the reproduction having a larger size and older age. It is shown that sexual differences begin to form in the subadultus group. The generalised differences (SqMD) by sex are significantly smaller than by age. Adult sexually mature females compared to males are characterised by larger values of 18 body parameters, except for shoulder length (H.) and elbow joint diameter (Cr.a.c.), which are most reliably larger in males. These features of the proportions of the limbs provide the male with reliable holding of the female during mating (amplexus).
Sufism in Attar's "The Conference of the Birds" Selected Translation by Peter Avery: Representations of Mystical Experience in Islamic Literature
Authors: Dr. Sobia Tahir  , Mehak Maqbool  , Aneel Waqas Khan
Published: February 2024

In this paper, we seek to evaluate the presentation of Sufism in Attar's “The Conference of the Birds”, a Poem translated into the English by Peter Avery, in the Islamic literature. The investigation in its turn is directed on the modern writings to expose how the authors derive from the Sufi traditions the themes, the symbols, and acts to allegorize the many mystical experiences and spiritual search. The combination of literature, cultural, and also religious studies will bring in new perspectives to the study of Sufism and fiction to also enhance our understanding of the connection between Sufism and the fiction, and its importance concerning the modern Muslim identity and the spirituality.
Music Reviews
Authors: Roland-Silverstein Kathleen
Published: February 2024

Abstract: The work of the composers and editors reviewed in this issue include editor Louise Toppin, for the Videmus African American Art Song Series’ 47 Art Songs by Harry T. Burleigh; American composer Natalie Draper for O sea-starved, hungry sea ; and editor Alejandro Garri for Medea in Corinto , one of more than two hundred cantatas created by Baroque master Antonio Caldara for alto, violins and continuo. The column ends with a reflection on the life and work of composer and collaborative pianist Alan Louis Smith, who passed away on October 31, 2023.
Explorations in feminist participant-led research: Conducting focus group discussions with polyamorous women
Authors: Ritchie Ani , Barker Meg
Published: February 2024

This paper addresses the methodology used in research centring on a group of polyamorous women. It outlines the methodological processes of participant-led research and highlights some key ethical and epistemological considerations. The research centred on a focus group discussion. Participants were involved in every stage of the research and the researcher/researched relationship was understood as one of collaboration. Participants had ownership of the research process in terms of generating discussion questions, facilitating the focus group discussion, and analysing the transcript. Their reflections on this process are also incorporated in this article. The paper focuses in particular on issues of accountability in participant led research and on reflexivity when researchers are part of the group they are researching.
Body classification in sport: A collaborative autoethnography of two female athletes
Authors: McMahon Jenny , Franklin Roslyn , McGannon Kerry R.
Published: February 2024

Two female athletes’ embodied experiences in two different aquatic nature based sports are explored using collaborative autoethnography in conjunction with Foucault’s theory of the body as a site of discipline. The first section of this paper provides an overview of literature addressing body practices occurring in sport as a means of better contextualising how sporting sites have come to privilege female athletes’ bodies that are ‘fatless’, ‘fit’, ‘idealised’ and ‘feminine’ over those who did not meet such body standards. In the second part of the paper, collaborative autoethnography is used as a means of presenting and analysing two female athletes’ embodied experiences in aquatic nature based sports. The two female athletes’ stories reveal how their bodies were ‘classified’ according to the idealised female athletic body shape for their specific sport. The two female athletes’ stories also revealed that as a result of their bodies being classified in the sporting context, a fractured body-self relationship resulted.
FORMULATION AND ASSESSMENT OF A SUNSCREEN CREAM BASED ON GREEN TEA AND MARIGOLD FLOWER EXTRACTS
Authors:   Department of Pharmaceutics, K.L.E. Society’s, College of Pharmacy, Nipani – 591 237, Belagavi, Karnataka, India, Rasal Akshay V. , Kempwade Amol Kumar A. ,   Department of Pharmaceutics, K.L.E. Society’s, College of Pharmacy, Nipani – 591 237, Belagavi, Karnataka, India, Sankpal Madhuri ,   Department of Pharmaceutics, K.L.E. Society’s, College of Pharmacy, Nipani – 591 237, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
Published: February 2024

This study focuses on in vitro screening of aqueous and ethanolic extracts from green tea leaves and marigold petals for anti-solar potential using UV method. Ethanolic extracts were prepared via maceration, and evaluated for SPF. UV-1700 spectrometer was used to assess SPF and readings were averaged from triplicates. Extracts revealed significant phytoconstituents; green tea had SPF 11.90408, marigold had 7.56912, both guarding against carcinogenic UV radiation. Creams with ethanolic extracts show promising anti-solar activity, a natural alternative to synthetic sunscreens.
Exploring the Efficacy of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Compound Formulas Qianlong Shutong Formula in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Authors:   Ruikang Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, Zhang Zechao , Huang Shuping ,   Ruikang Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, Shang Changjie ,   Ruikang Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, Lin Zesen ,   The Second People’s Hospital of Zhaoqing, Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province, China, Yang Qinyun ,   Ruikang Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, Hu Fang ,   Ruikang Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, Zhu Min ,   Ruikang Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
Published: February 2024

Objective: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of the compound formula Qianlong Shutong Formula (QLSTF) in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and its impact on hepatic and renal function. This assessment was conducted through randomized controlled trials and animal experimentation. Methods: A total of 160 BPH patients aged between 50 and 70 years were randomly allocated into two groups: The tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release capsules group (n=80) and the QLSTF + tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release capsules group (n=80). Both groups received a 12-week treatment regimen. In the animal experiments, 12 Sprague Dawley rats were categorized into three groups: The control group (n=4), the model group (n=4), and the QLSTF group (n=4). The latter group received herbal treatment for a duration of 28 days. Results: The current results showed, substantial improvements were observed in the clinical symptoms and signs of BPH within both drug groups. Additionally, no adverse effects on hepatic or renal function were detected. The QLSTF group exhibited a total effective rate of 90.41%, while the control group recorded 77.33%. During the course of treatment, three patients experienced dizziness, and two patients reported nausea and reduced appetite. However, these adverse reactions subsided after a rest period of 4-6h. Conclusion: Our findings underscore the advantages and safety of orally administered QLSTF. In the treatment of BPH, the combined treatment approach using QLSTF demonstrated a higher clinical efficacy rate when compared to the use of tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release capsules alone.
Fatores promotores da gestão do conhecimento no processo de tomada de decisão da área educacional no apoio ao uso de tecnologias e ferramentas digitais
Authors: Monteiro Rogério Carlos , Costa Ivanir , Gaspar Marcos Antonio , De Lima Mariana Rodrigues , Stefani Eduardo
Published: February 2024

O uso de tecnologias digitais como Big Data, Data Analytics e Learning Analytics na área educacional tem apoiado o processo de tomada de decisão, fornecendo dados e análises que trazem informações valiosas para gestores educacionais e comitês de governança. No entanto, a implementação dessas soluções requer investimentos em novos conhecimentos e práticas que nem sempre estão disponíveis nessas organizações, afetando diretamente a Gestão do Conhecimento. Além disso, um processo de digitalização exige o envolvimento de diversas áreas da organização educacional, incluindo áreas estratégicas (diretoria, governança, gestão e gerências) e áreas usuárias (professores, alunos e gestores acadêmicos), que são fundamentais para o sucesso da iniciativa digital. Diante desse contexto, o objetivo desta pesquisa é buscar na literatura informações sobre Educação e Gestão do Conhecimento que permitam relacionar o uso de tecnologias digitais, como Big Data, Data Analytics e Learning Analytics na geração de informações para a tomada de decisão e identificar os fatores promotores que necessitam do apoio da Gestão do Conhecimento. Como resultado da pesquisa, a literatura apontou 6 fatores promotores (FT01, FT02, FT03, FT08, FT09 e FT10) que se relacionam diretamente com 3 dimensões (DM01, DM02 e DM03) do Modelo de Referência da Sociedade Brasileira de Gestão do Conhecimento (MRSBGC). Com o suporte das práticas da Gestão do Conhecimento na implementação das tecnologias e ferramentas estudadas, os gestores educacionais poderão analisar grandes volumes de dados e tomar decisões estratégicas com base em um melhor conhecimento de seus alunos. Isso pode incluir mudanças nas metodologias de ensino, alterações no conteúdo das disciplinas ou adoção de novas ferramentas educacionais.
Avaliação da qualidade da água subterrânea em área de aterro sanitário na região metropolitana de Fortaleza – Ceará/Brasil
Authors: Gomes Ana Carolina Correia de Oliveira , Stefanutti Ronaldo , Lira Liliane Farias Guedes , Costa Filho Edilson Holanda
Published: February 2024

O aterro sanitário é uma técnica de disposição de resíduos sólidos ainda muito utilizada em países em desenvolvimento, como o Brasil. Entretanto, sua operação pode ocasionar vários impactos ambientais negativos como a contaminação das águas subterrâneas, sendo assim, é necessária a realização de monitoramento ambiental. Diante disso, este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a qualidade da água subterrânea em área de aterro sanitário localizado na região metropolitana de Fortaleza/CE no decorrer do tempo. Para obtenção dos dados foi realizada uma consulta a Superintendência Estadual do Meio Ambiente para análise dos laudos de licenciamento ambiental. Foram identificados 3 poços a montante e 3 à jusante do aterro. Os parâmetros foram selecionados conforme a maior periodicidade de dados, sendo escolhidos 30 parâmetros. Foram captados os dados de 12 coletas realizadas entre novembro de 2018 à março de 2023. Os parâmetros foram analisados em dois grupos, montante e jusante, utilizando o teste de Normalidade Shapiro-Wilk, ANOVA e Kruskal-Wallis com intervalo de confiança de 95%. Os parâmetros com diferença estatística significativa foram comparados com os valores de referência de consumo humano da Resolução CONAMA n° 396 (2008). Dentre os parâmetros analisados, apenas a condutividade, os cloretos, pH e molibdênio apresentaram maiores valores a jusante com diferença estatística significativa. Pelo período e parâmetros considerados neste estudo, o Aterro Sanitário Metropolitano Oeste de Caucaia (ASMOC) não interferiu na qualidade da água subterrânea, com exceção do parâmetro cloreto. É importante a caracterização da água subterrânea antes da implantação do empreendimento para que se obtenha valores de referência da qualidade natural da água.
NEW FOSSIL LACEWING LARVAE WITH TRUMPET-SHAPED ELONGATE EMPODIA PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO THE EVOLUTION OF THIS ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE
Authors: BUCHNER LAURA , LINHART SIMON , KALMAR GERGŐ , ARCE SOFÍA , HAUG GIDEON T. , HAUG JOACHIM T. , HAUG CAROLIN
Published: February 2024

The larval life phase often represents the major share of the life span of holometabolans, such as beetles or flies. Therefore, knowledge of these larvae is crucial concerning ecological functions, but also concerning the evolutionary history of the different groups. In the holometabolan group Neuroptera (lacewings), larvae have numerous specialisations, among them the venom-injecting mouthparts, the stylets. Another such very characteristic feature of many lacewing larvae is the empodium, an attachment structure at the tip of the leg, which varies in shape in the larvae of the different lacewing groups. One type of empodium is the elongate trumpet-shaped type, which is found in several lacewing groups today as well as in many fossil representatives, especially well visible due to preservation in amber. Based on the pattern of phylogenetic distribution of the elongate trumpet-shaped empodium, different reconstructions of the evolution of this structure have been put forward, some suggesting possibly convergent evolution, others repetitive losses. In this study, new lacewing larvae preserved in 100-million-year-old amber from Myanmar are presented, which expand the number of lineages with an elongate trumpet-shaped empodium. Based on these new data, the implications on the evolutionary history of the different lineages within Neuroptera are discussed. The fossils demand for an earlier evolution in some reconstructions, but especially for more and later losses of this structure.
Traffic light control with reinforcement learning
Authors: Pan Taoyu
Published: February 2024

Urban traffic signal optimization is important for alleviating congestion in urban transportation systems. This study proposes a real-time traffic light control algorithm based on deep Q learning with a reward function that accounts for queue lengths, delays, travel times, and throughput. The model dynamically decides phase changes based on current traffic conditions. The training of the deep Q network involves an offline stage from pre-generated data with fixed signal timing and an online stage using real-time traffic data. A deep Q network structure with aphase gate component is used to simplify the model's learning task under different phases. Amemory palace" mechanism is used to address sample imbalance during the training process. Both synthetic and real-world traffic flow data are used to validate our approach under an urban road intersection scenario in Hangzhou, China. Results demonstrate significant performance improvements of the proposed method in reducing vehicle waiting time (57.1% to 100%), queue lengths (40.9% to 100%), and total travel time (16.8% to 68.0%) compared to traditional fixed signal timing plans.
An exploration and practice of an optimized online annotation solution based on PDF slicing and SVG
Authors: Li Zhenduo
Published: February 2024

With the continuous development of network technology, online annotation has become an essential tool in fields such as education, training, and document collaboration. However, traditional annotation techniques are plagued by several limitations, including low security, non-erasable annotations after uploading, and difficulties in communication across different systems. To address these issues, this paper proposes an SVG-based online annotation technique that is built upon PDF file slicing. This approach aims to enhance the deficiencies of traditional annotation techniques and improve user interaction. The research begins by introducing the background and significance of online annotation technology, elucidating the application prospects of PDF slicing technology and SVG in annotation. The paper then provides a detailed description of the annotation algorithm and the implementation process. Additionally, it discusses the experimental setup, results, and analysis. The results indicate that the SVG-based online annotation technology can effectively enhance annotation efficiency and real-time interaction while enabling erasure of historical data and facilitating cross-platform communication. Compared to traditional annotation techniques, the SVG-based approach exhibits higher practicality and flexibility, making it suitable for various types of document annotations and collaborative scenarios.
Learning noisy transition matrix using a neural network
Authors: Miao Yongliang , Tang Kuntian , Wang Chen , Cao Yuqi
Published: February 2024

In the field of deep learning, it is crucial to know the accurate distribution of dataset. However, to obtain a high quality of dataset using traditional methods is prone to be both costly and inefficient. Using deep learning methods to estimate the noisy transition matrix provides a feasible way, as the result of its essential function of learning to denote the relationship between clean labels and noisy labels and building a statistically consistent classifier. The major difficulty of learning the noisy transition matrix stems from the unavailability of the distribution of clean data and noisy data. In this paper, we propose a practical and convenient method to study a combination of augumentation and a novel loss function, only leveraging the already known clean labels to aid in learning the noisy transition matrix in the whole dataset. Finally, Through the experiment, the result demonstrates a superior performance and generalization capabilities of the proposed method.
A model for automatic agent generation based on machine learning in simulation games
Authors: Wang Siyuan
Published: February 2024

With the continuous promotion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in games, researchers are generally willing to pay attention to the effect of AI on game picture quality and man-machine games. However, how to generate a large number of non-player characters (NPC) in a game, especially in a simulation game, is still a problem. Even if some people use machine learning to discover solutions, most answers tend to be limited to copying finite-state machines established by programmers. This paper explores techniques, such as machine learning and maze algorithms, for 2D in-game environments to construct a model that can quickly generate NPCs with 'personality' and adapt to the environment when developing a game. In the process of model construction, the temporal difference algorithm and the depth-first algorithm are used to customize the decision structure for the NPC. At the same time, a simple node-style map generation algorithm is added to restrain NPC. Moreover, an optional neural network model gives the NPC a memory that can be updated. This model successfully realizes the rapid construction of NPC in developing some simple 2D games. In addition, NPCs have a fair amount of intelligence. It can be used during game development or while the game is running and generate a certain number of NPCs in an unfamiliar environment with differences in behavior.
Analysis of Critical Factors and Strategies for Implementing and Using BIM in the Public Sector
Authors: Boumann Paula Dos Santos Cunha , Tavares Rudemberg Felipe Eloi , Vasconcelos Bianca Maria
Published: February 2024

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a widely adopted technology in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AECO) sector, with a commercial applicability of over 20 years. However, it has not yet reached all sectors and professionals within the industry. Given this reality, this work aims to identify successful strategies and critical factors reported in global public sector experiences of BIM implementation and usage, to pinpoint the necessary approaches for its development. A systematic literature review was conducted with a qualitative-quantitative approach to achieve this. The results highlight that factors related to cultural change and training are the most critical, along with integrating technology into processes, the lack of BIM standardization, and a lack of government incentives. In light of these findings, it is understood that BIM is predominantly used for modeling, and there are still gaps in understanding the technology's use for information management. This research also presents correlations between the factors identified by authors, associating them with suggested or implemented strategies in successful experiences. These contributions can serve as the basis for further studies on maturity diagnosis or assist in formulating future BIM implementation strategies.
Ecocriticism and Children's Literature: Dr. Seuss's The Lorax as an Example
Authors: Ismail Hisham Muhamad
Published: February 2024

Ecocriticism gained a growing interest from researchers and writers on different levels to examine the significance of this newly added area of literary studies. It enabled the readers to understand their society's environmental issues in a better way and encouraged them to deal with them positively. It also drew attention to the different negative behaviors and attitudes towards nature to the limit that may damage natural resources and affect future generations. Furthermore, ecocriticism played a vital role in restructuring a more balanced and harmonious relationship between human and non-human beings within society by building a peaceful coexistence among all members of society. This paper offers the necessary theoretical framework for ecocriticism and examines its mechanisms to analyze literary texts. The paper also testifies the relationship between ecocriticism and children's literature to show the best ways of using these children's books to build a robust background for those young generations and to form their attitudes toward natural resources for the betterment of all in a more sustainable society. Finally, the paper examines Dr. Seuss's The Lorax as an example of a children's book with many environmental references and educational lessons. The Lorax's story revolves around the Once-ler, who destroys the balance between nature and other factors through his insistence on mass-producing useless and environmentally harmful goods. Ecocritics used this story to expose different messages about environmental responsibility and the consequences of reckless attitudes toward natural resources. In this way, the paper encourages the importance of further studies on ecocriticism and the further enhancement of using children's books to increase environmental awareness.
‘I Have Been Faithful to Thee, Cynara’: Parodying Canonical Pro-Slavery Novel in The Wind Done Gone
Authors: Rasiah Rasiah , Wantasen Isnawati Lydia , Tulung Golda Juliet , Rauf Ramis , Bilu La , Sofian Nur Israfyan
Published: February 2024

Parody, as a specific case of adaptation and intertextuality, is not only burlesquing background text but also creating a critical distance through superimposition strategies. This paper sought to show the parodic means performed in the novel The Wind Done Gone (TWDG) written by Alice Randall. It was meant to be a parody of Margaret Mitchell's novel Gone with the Wind (GWTW) and has intertextuality with other literary works. The interconnection of the novel's narrative strategies and its effort to attach historical reassessment suggested a trustworthy reality of the black slave experience. Randall effectively deconstructed and reconstructed the black experience and identity, as well as dismantled the racist representation in the canonical novel GWTW. Enslaved black people are transformed into dominants as active agents and intelligent, creating a beautiful mulatto, tagging black intellectuals in American history and the new Negroes, naming ties, and providing verbatim quotes to revisit the stereotype and cultural misconstruction against black Americans. Randall seemed not to alter the meta-history of slavery but rather to show the irony of the racist discourse in the canonical saga and other popular media.
Press Conference Debates: A Conversational Analysis Study
Authors: Alqatawna Mohammad , Quba Abdallah Abu
Published: February 2024

The study uses a dataset consisting of 30 videos of press conference debates involving the former US President Donald Trump and media reporters and journalists. With reference to the application of conversation analysis (CA), this study examines the opening sequences of press conference debates, revealing that journalists employ various tactics before asking questions. These tactics include expressing disagreement, using reporting speech to convey criticism, and directly criticizing the speaker. These strategies reflect the journalists' professionalism and expertise in the debated subject matter. The study also found that speakers often use accusations to counter evasive responses and shift the debate's focus towards a conclusion. This analysis highlights the tense and confrontational nature of press conference interactions. The power imbalance is evident in the act of taking turns, as reporters consistently construct questions based on their knowledge of the debate topic. The extent of power primarily depends on the effective use of available argumentative resources throughout the interaction.
Biographer’s Appraisal in Joko Widodo Biography “Man of Contradiction and the Struggle to Remake Indonesia”
Authors: Cahyono Setyo Prasiyanto , Santosa Riyadi , Djatmika Djatmika , Nababan Mangatur
Published: February 2024

This study explores the biographer’s appraisal towards Jokowi’s contradiction and struggle to remake Indonesia. The data were obtained purposively from the chapter five of the biography “Man of Contradiction: Joko Widodo and the Struggle to Remake Indonesia” (2020) and were analyzed by applying Martin and Rose’s appraisal framework (2007). The findings reveal that positive judgments were used to assess Jokowi's actions when he became his company CEO, business association chairman, Surakarta mayor, Jakarta governor, and Indonesia president; and negative judgments to criticize his leadership style and his administration’s weaknesses and strengths. The positive appreciation was given to Jokowi’s efforts on his decision to build infrastructures throughout Indonesia, while negative appreciation on Jokowi's administration that was deemed to have covered up cases of deaths and victims of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, to indicate his feelings towards Jokowi, the biographer uses affect that covers the desires, self-confidence, worry, fear, happiness, sadness, security, insecurity, and unhappiness Jokowi experienced during his presidential administration.
Sosialisasi Penyelesaian Masalah Klaim Penanganan Medical Logistik (Vaksin) melalui Ground Handling Bandara Soekarno Hatta
Authors: Lesmini Lis , Rizaldy Wynd , Firdaus Muhammad Iqbal
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this activity is to provide socialization of problem solving of claiming medical logistics (Vaccine) handling to companies that handle medical logistics (vaccines) where most of the vaccines are included in the S  oekarno Hatta ground handling warehousing, so that they can have human resources who understand and understand about handling medical logistics (vaccine) damage claims in accordance with the Regulations  handling of international Air Transport Association (IATA) claims regarding Temperature Control Regulation and also The Air Cargo Tariff, so as to improve services to customers and assist government programs in overcoming the Covid 19 Pandemic. The activity was held on March 2, 2022 in Tangerang.  Themethod used is socialization through online and offline with materialmapping, question and answer and video playback. Participants 13 people consisting of employees of various companies that handle medical logistics (vaccines) at Soekarno Hatta Airport, based on the results  of the pre-survey and post survey given to participants, it shows an increase in participants' understanding and knowledge by 62.4% related to procedures for handling damage claims  medical logistics (vaccines) and a  good response  of 61.54% from the participants that this socialization is useful and can be directly applied to their work and meet the target of achieving the PKM plan. This activity has been published through the Youtube channel so that it can be seen and studied by the wider community.
Sosialisasi Disiplin Perjalanan Kereta Api (Studi Kasus Perlintasan JPL 81 Jalan Agus Salim Proyek)
Authors: Sidjabat Sonya , Mulyani Haniva
Published: February 2024

Kereta api merupakan salah satu mode transportasi yang diminati oleh masyarakat Indonesia karena relative cepat, mudah dijangkau dan dan mempunyai daya angkut yang besar. Dalam hal operasionalnya, rel kereta api pasti bersinggungan dengan jalan raya dapat menimbulkan berbagai masalah yang menyangkut aspek keselamatan dan keselamatan transportasi, diantaranya kemacetan dan kecelakaan. Sering terjadinya kecelakaan di perlintasan sebidang disebabkan karena ketidakdisiplinan para pengguna jalan ketika melintasi perlintasan sebidang kereta api. Salah satu hal yang perlu didisiplinkan adalah mengenai kesadaran dan peran masyarakat akan keselamatan dan keamanan transportasi. Kecelakaan pada kereta api tidak hanya merugikan pengguna jalan tapi juga dapat merugikan pihak PT KAI dan juga para penumpang yang menggunakan jasa kereta api tersebut. Maka dari itu diperlukan sosialisasi kepada masyarakat khususnya pengguna jalan yang melintasi perlintasan sebidang agar mempunyai sikap disiplin dalam berkendara dan juga menaati rambu-rambu disekitar perlintasan untuk menjaga keselamatan diri dan keselamatan perjalanan sepur.
Sosialisasi Penggunaan Software Vissim Untuk Menganalisis Dampak Pembangunan Gedung Terhadap Kinerja Lalu Lintas
Authors: Veronica Veronica , Suryobuwono Abdullah Ade , Nugroho Aditya , Fadhil Dimas Nu’man , Febriansyah Rizky
Published: February 2024

The targets in this PkM activity are our partners, namely DTKJ, policy-making agencies and the public using transportation so that it can run more optimally. Transportation is a very important and strategic tool in accelerating the wheels of the economy, strengthening unity and integrity and affecting all aspects of national and state life. In Jakarta, the unresolved transportation problem is congestion, especially at certain points which are meeting centers from various directions, so it is very important to have signposted intersections to avoid conflicts that occur on the roads. Therefore, it is necessary to have a more in-depth study in determining the capacity of the road, the length of the vehicle queue, the estimated traffic volume, and the level of road service. Therefore, an assessment was carried out using the Vissim software where the assessment can be carried out with 3D simulation which will make it easier to analyze a road section and be able to find out the actual conditions that occur on that road segment. This PkM activity succeeded in introducing Socialization of the use of Vissim software which has not widely known by many people and providing an understanding of what Vissim simulation.
Entre o sagrado e o profano na passarela da carnavalização: uma análise dialógica de Rupaul’s Drag Race
Authors: Ferreira da Silva Paulo Eduardo , Silva de Souza Matheus , Casado Alves Maria da Penha , Ribeiro da Costa Júlia Dayane
Published: February 2024

A aclamada série de televisão RuPaul's Drag Race é um espetáculo de criatividade e autenticidade, no qual drag queens de todo o mundo disputam uma competição acirrada, exibindo arte e talento, em apresentações que carregam elementos verbo-ideológicos significativos. Diante disso, este artigo objetiva analisar como aspectos da cosmovisão carnavalesca (Bakhtin, 2018) se manifestam nas performances das drag queens, destacando elementos que evidenciam uma subversão valorativa em torno da relação contrastiva entre o que é sagrado e o que é profano, presentes na expressão artística das participantes do reality show durante a execução do Snatch Game. Para tanto, o presente estudo, de caráter qualitativo-interpretativista (Minayo, 2002), situado no campo da Linguística Aplicada (Moita Lopes, 2006, 2009), tem como base analítica as contribuições teórico-filosóficas do Círculo de Bakhtin (Bakhtin, 2000, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018; Volóchinov, 2018) acerca da abordagem dialógica da linguagem e da construção do enunciado concreto. Os dados desta análise, gerados pelo suporte metodológico do Paradigma Indiciário (Ginzburg, 1989), apontam para a formação de uma arena discursiva caracterizada pela resistência e pelo questionamento das convenções sociais, destacando a carnavalização como uma ferramenta eficaz na desconstrução e ressignificação das normas sociais em vigor na sociedade contemporânea.
Tráfico de crianças no futebol brasileiro: o lado obscuro do esporte-rei
Authors: Bernardo de Almeida Gabriel , Rafael de Andrade Ferrari Carlos Eduardo , Proença da Silva Mendonça Gustavo , Osborne Renata , Ferreira dos Santos Roberto
Published: February 2024

Este artigo, decorrente de uma contextualização da sociedade e do futebol brasileiro, visa refletir sobre a especialização da criança e do adolescente no futebol. A metodologia elaborada consistiu em uma análise documental, que resultou em cinco verbetes. No primeiro, apresenta um breve intróito sobre o escopo global da referida exposição. No segundo, sumariza o impacto dos episódios de violências na seara futebolística. No terceiro, enfatiza as questões conceituais, o ordenamento jurídico e as implicações que abrangem uma das práticas ilegais que se expandiu no século XXI: o tráfico humano. No quarto, ordena uma argumentação pautada na laboração infantil. No quinto, tece as considerações finais. Conclui-se que a Confederação Brasileira de Futebol, diante das denúncias de tráfico infanto-juvenil, apresentadas na Comissão Parlamentar de Inquérito da Exploração sexual de crianças e adolescentes, negligência diversos aspectos, mesmo tendo sido constatado, por meio da averiguação de relatório da Comissão, que a referida instituição firma medidas protetivas aos menores.
Rola regionalnych towarzystw naukowych w kształtowaniu społeczności małych ojczyzn
Authors: Skorowski Henryk
Published: February 2024

Małe ojczyzny są szkołą upodmiotowienia społeczności lokalnej. Zapewniająone oraz gwarantują miejscowej społeczności rzeczywistą jej autonomięi wolność w formie „wyzwolenia” z centralistycznych struktur i w formie zapewnieniawielorakich naturalnych praw wolnościowych i społecznych. Autonomiajest bowiem nieodzownym warunkiem realizacji przez społecznośćlokalną jej bytowej podmiotowości. Podkreślić także należy, że idea małychojczyzn, zapewniając rzeczywistą autonomię społeczności lokalnej, tymsamym stwarza szeroką płaszczyznę ujawniania się faktycznej aktywnościi dynamiki miejscowej społeczności. Niniejsze opracowanie zostało zaprezentowanew formie referatu na konferencji poświęconej roli instytucji orazstowarzyszeń naukowych i kulturalnych w badaniu i dokumentowaniu dziedzictwamałych ojczyzn na przykładzie północnego Mazowsza, zorganizowanejw listopadzie 2023 r. przez Państwową Akademię Nauk Stosowanychim. Ignacego Mościckiego w Ciechanowie.
The Relationship between Exclusive Breastfeeding and Clean Water with Stunting in Toddlers
Authors: Lanita Usi , Cardea Al Nabila Pamella , Hidayati Fajrina , Astuti Siregar Sri , Kasyani Kasyani
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Stunting is an acute nutritional problem where a child's height does not match their age. Stunting is caused by a variety of factors. The incidence of stunting in Jambi Province is still quite high, especially in East Tanjung Jabung Regency, namely at the Simpang Pandan Community Health Center, with a prevalence of 24.58%. Objective: This research aims to determine the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and clean water and the incidence of stunting. Method: This study aims to determine the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and clean water and the incidence of stunting. Results and Discussion: The results of the research show that there is no relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of stunting in toddlers, and there is a relationship between access to clean water and the incidence of stunting in toddlers in the working area of the Simpang Pandan Jambi Community Health Center. Conclusions: There is a relationship between access to clean water and the incidence of stunting in toddlers
The Relationship Between Socio-Cultural, Accessibility and Motivation of Mother with Complete Basic Immunization Status
Authors: Frastica Rahmadhani Youris , Parellangi Andi , Abdul Syukur Nursari
Published: February 2024

Introduction: The Ujoh Bilang Health Center, located in Mahakam Ulu Regency, is known to have complete basic immunization coverage from January to December 2022 for 12-month-old children of 143 children (59%) with a target of 241 children. This shows that the complete basic immunization coverage is still below the Mahakam Ulu Regency target of 93.6% and the national target of 93%. Objective: The aim is to know the relationship socio-cultural, accessibility and motivation of mothers with complete basic immunization status in the working area of the Ujoh Bilang Health Center. Methods: This type of research is analytic observation using a cross sectional design. Data analysis using Chi-Square. Results and Discussion: Characteristics of respondents aged between 20-35 years (95.8%), multipara parity (66.2%), high school graduate education (57.7%), work as an IRT (46.5%), socio-cultural good (53.5%), less supportive accessibility (54.9%), good motivation (52.1%), and complete basic immunization status (50.7%). There is a socio-cultural relationship (p-value: 0.044), accessibility (p value: 0.012), mother's motivation (p value: 0.024) with complete basic immunization status in the working area of the Ujoh Bilang Health Center. Conclusion: Socio-cultural, accessibility and mother's motivation are related to complete basic immunization status
GENETIC DIVERSITY AND POPULATION STRUCTURE OF Helosis brasiliensis Schott & Endl. (Balanophoraceae) IN RIO GRANDE DO SUL, BRAZIL
Authors: Lima Maria de Fátima Chicatte , Essi Liliana
Published: February 2024

Helosis brasiliensis (Balanophoraceae) is a holoparasitic herb of plant roots. Its inflorescence measures about 5 to 10 cm, and can only be identified during the breeding season, in the warmer months of the year. It is found on plant litter, with little light incidence, near streams and rocks. Until recently, H. brasiliensis was considered a synonym of H. cayennensis. In recent revisions, they were segregated from each other with H. brasiliensis being restricted to the South and Southeast of Brazil, while H. cayennensis occurs in other regions of the country. Therefore, there are no studies on the genetic diversity of this species. The aim of this work was to evaluate the genetic diversity and population structure of H. brasiliensis in Rio Grande do Sul, using two types of molecular markers: ITS and ISSR. Four populations, located in Silveira Martins, Passa Sete, Candelária and Teutônia were sampled. Afterwards, the samples were taken to the Laboratory of Plant Genetics and Evolution at the Federal University of Santa Maria, where total DNA was extracted and PCR reactions with two molecular fragments were performed. The samples amplified with the ISSR fragments were standardized in agarose gels, put into Excel spreadsheets, and analysed in GenAlEx and Structure X software. Samples amplified with ITS nuclear fragments were purified with PEG (polyethylene glycol), were sequenced, and analysed in the MEGA software. The results obtained revealed moderate levels of genetic diversity within populations, and five genetic groups were identified by Structure analysis. Overall, the species has moderate levels of genetic diversity (I= 0.411-0.529) and high polymorphism (75 - 89.42%). The molecular markers used were efficient to access the genetic diversity of the species, characterizing high levels of diversity and affinities among genetic groups.
Fecundidad y actividad femenina en España
Authors: Jimena Puy Cabetas
Published: February 2024

España tiene uno de los índices sintéticos de fecundidad (promedio de hijos por mujer) másbajos del mundo. La tasa de actividad femenina es también una de las más bajas respecto a losdemás países industrializados. No obstante, la tasa de actividad aúna dos fenómenos contrarios:empleo y desempleo.Tras una revisión de los estudios empíricos que han demostrado evidencia acerca de la relaciónexistente entre fecundidad y actividad femenina en los países industrializados, este trabajopresenta un primer acercamiento, a nivel macro, a los datos que nos revelan la evolución delmercado de trabajo en nuestro país con el fin de llegar a esclarecer la posible influencia que éstaha podido tener como determinante de la fecundidad.
Factores predictores de la participación en un programa de screening de cáncer de mama
Authors: Lostao Lourdes
Published: February 2024

El presente artículo tiene por objeto analizar la posible implicación de las variables del modelode creencias de salud y las variables sociodemográficas en la participación en un programa de«screening» de cáncer de mama, el cual se ha llevado a cabo en Navarra, dentro de la Red PilotoEuropea de Programas de Detección Precoz de Cáncer de Mama, dirigido a mujeres de 45-65años de edad. Se utilizó una muestra total de 708 mujeres normales, de las cuales 512 tenían lacondición de participantes en el Programa de Detección Precoz del Cáncer de Mama en Navarra,en tanto que las restantes 196 no acudieron al mismo. A todas ellas se les administró uncuestionario de forma individual.De acuerdo con el modelo de creencias de salud, las variables analizadas fueron: Severidad,Susceptibilidad y Beneficios. Además, se estudiaron las variables sociodemográficas siguientes:edad, estado civil, nivel asociativo y status social. Tras la realización de análisis de regresión logísticase constató que las variables severidad, estado civil, nivel asociativo y status social están asociadasa la participación en el programa de «screening» de cáncer de mama.
Algunas desigualdades en el envejecer de los ancianos españoles de los años noventa
Authors: Alfageme Chao Alfredo
Published: February 2024

No existe una definición satisfactoria del envejecimiento como proceso universal e irreversibleque experimentan todos los individuos. El envejecimiento real u observable viene siendoidentificado a partir de sus correlatos convencionales (declive físico, psíquico y social). Utilizandodatos españoles de encuesta, se apoya la hipótesis de que las personas relativamente pobres(por razón de su nivel educativo y posición económica) tienden a envejecer peor y más rápido.La mayoría de ellos alcanzan niveles superiores de discapacidad física, aislamiento social y malestarpsicológico. Empobrecen, y realmente envejecen, con respecto a las personas mejor situadassocialmente.
Lean production, nyliberalism och ny kapitalism
Authors: Lindqvist Mats
Published: February 2024

This article focuses on late modern discursive clashes and contradictions in everyday situations at Flextronics, mainly from the workplace in Karlskrona in southern Sweden. Flextronics is supplier of electronic components to companies like Ericsson and Siemens. This is a market crisscrossed by discourses anchored in two different types of capitalist production systems, which Richard Sennett has described as social capitalism and flexible capitalism (with lean production and customer orientation as guiding principles), the latter beginning to take shape in parallel with the emergence of neoliberal politics in the 1980s. How do individual subjects position themselves in relation to these competing discourses? How is this contradiction articulated and negotiated in the workers´ descriptions about work and their life situation? The result of this study shows that workers feel that they are being squeezed between incompatible standpoints. They express an understanding of the late capitalist companies need for flexibility and just-in-time-production, while at the same time not accepting the life in the margin that short contracts in line with lean production compels them to. They are forced to live a life in what they perceive as irregular and abnormal, because society in general is based on the fact that people have secured full-time employment. This applies for example to be able to get a loan in a bank. Therefore they tend to assent to a system that simultaneously relegates them to exclusion.