bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
¿Inca o español? Las identidades de Paullu Topa Inca
Authors: MacCormack Sabine
Published: May 2023

En la historiografía moderna, Paullu Topa Inca aparece como traidor de su gente. Este juicio da una imagen falsa de las circunstancias de su vida como la representaron sus contemporáneos. Durante su existencia, muchos españoles lo respetaron, y los incas y la gente andina lo miraron como hombre de gran autoridad y valía. Después de muerto, los sucesos complejos de invasión y conquista en los que Paullu Topa Inca participó fueron transformados en una narrativa llana y sencilla, según las ideas del partido victorioso en las guerras civiles. Esta narrativa se hizo canónica, una vez que se estableció el Estado virreinal. Los viejos que recordaban a Paullu Topa Inca lo hicieron en el contexto de sus propias memorias de niñez y juventud.
Los vasos-efigie antropomorfos: un ejemplo de la orfebrería de la costa central durante el Periodo Intermedio Tardío y el Horizonte Tardío
Authors: Carcedo Paloma , Vetter Luisa , Diez Canseco Magdalena
Published: May 2023

Desde hace mucho tiempo, un tipo especial de objetos rituales —los vasos-efigie antropomorfos de metal— han sido clasificados, sin sustento científico, como pertenecientes a la cultura Chimú. La investigación llevada a cabo por las autoras demuestra cómo este tipo de vasos está más relacionado, tanto en iconografía como en procedencia, con la temática iconográfica de la costa central del Perú. Se trata de un corpus de nueve vasos analizados con el que se determinaron diferentes técnicas de manufactura que muestran la alta complejidad tecnológica lograda por los orfebres tanto en el Periodo Intermedio Tardío como en el Horizonte Tardío. Para la realización de dicha investigación se ha utilizado documentación tanto histórica como etnográfica, las que permitieron explicar la posible importancia social de los talleres de los orfebres o plateros que manufacturaron dichos vasos. Estudios comparativos entre los restos arqueológicos con textos históricos ayudaron a descifrar el valor simbólico o ritual para el que fueron elaborados y su posible influencia religiosa en otros lugares de la costa peruana. Por último, los análisis metalográficos y microscopía electrónica identificaron las posibles formas de manufactura utilizadas en estos vasos por los antiguos orfebres o plateros de la costa.
Inkas y Chichas: identidad, transformación y una cuestión fronteriza
Authors: Raffino Rodolfo A. , Vitry Christian , Gobbo Diego
Published: May 2023

Durante su dominio sobre el altiplano, los valles del sur de la actual Bolivia y extremo boreal de Argentina, los inkas explotaron las riquezas mineras y agrícolas de Porco, Chayanta, Tupiza, Suipacha y Tarija, utilizando como mitmaq y jatumrunas las naciones chichas, carangas y soras. Estas actividades determinaron la construcción de ramales de capacñam en sentido transversal, que conectaron esas regiones con el capacñam principal que corría desde el Cuzco al Kollasuyu y varios pucarás para resguardarlas de las invasiones guaraníes. A pesar de las transformaciones en su estatus y la movilidad espacial que se les impuso, los chichas nunca olvidaron su identidad étnica y territorial. Incluso durante la administración española perdieron su prestigio y territorios en represalia por haber sido "hijos privilegiados del Tawantinsuyu".
Sitios amurallados en la costa norte: nota preliminar sobre Cerro Arena, Pampa de Chaparrí, Lambayeque
Authors: Figueroa Alejandra , Hayashida Frances
Published: May 2023

El Proyecto Ynalche investiga la pampa de Chaparrí, en el valle del río La Leche, el que alberga un vasto sistema de irrigación prehispánico. Se presenta una descripción de Cerro Arena, sitio monumental al interior de la pampa. A modo de comentarios finales, se plantean interpretaciones preliminares sobre este sitio en relación al sistema de irrigación que lo rodea.
De las comunidades aldeanas a los curacazgos en el Noroeste argentino
Authors: Scattolin María Cristina
Published: May 2023

En el Noroeste argentino prehispánico, las primeras evidencias formativas (1000 a.C. a 1000 d.C.) permiten diferenciar entre algunas zonas de uso cotidiano y sectores funerarios o rituales, es decir, entre conjuntos de viviendas-patio y complejos de montículos-plazuela. En el transcurso del primer milenio d.C. ya existían varios modos alternativos de diferenciación del espacio y de inversión en el paisaje arquitectónico que otorgaban primacía a medios materiales y simbólicos distintos. Al final de esta etapa se pueden distinguir, de manera más clara, dos modos de diferenciación: uno fundado en el control y manipulación de recursos sagrados, y otro basado en el control y concentración de recursos de orden sociopolítico o secular. Ambos principios de distinción operaron como medios y recursos de transformaciones sociales. Estos modos produjeron formas diversas de jerarquización del espacio social y de la arquitectura comunitaria. Estas variaciones se ilustran con la descripción de sitios y materiales arqueológicos del valle de Santa María y sus alrededores. El presente análisis está dirigido a la comprensión de la transición desde las primeras sociedades aldeanas a las formaciones posteriores.
Los periodos Arcaico Tardío, Arcaico Final y Formativo Temprano en el valle de Casma: evidencias e hipótesis
Authors: Bischof Henning
Published: May 2023

Las investigaciones recientes permiten esbozar un nuevo cuadro cronológico del valle de Casma gracias a la secuencia cerámica elaborada por Peter Fuchs (1990) sobre la base de la estratigrafía de Cerro Sechín, confirmada y ampliada en su parte temprana por los descubrimientos en Sechín Bajo. Al mismo tiempo, el recuento sistemático categorizado de los datos revelará muchas lagunas en el registro arqueológico actual. El avance sociocultural de los habitantes del valle de Casma se expresa, más claramente, en su arquitectura monumental. Se da a conocer, primero, en el Periodo Sechín (3400-1650 a.C.), que forma parte del Arcaico Tardío y Final, seguido durante el Formativo Temprano —según los contextos cerámicos diagnósticos—, por los periodos Moxeke (1650-1400 a.C.) y Haldas (1400-1000 a.C. [calib.]). Dentro de este marco se tratará de evaluar, a la luz de las evidencias arqueológicas, algunos desarrollos sociopolíticos bosquejados por Shelia y Thomas Pozorski (2006) como si fuesen reales. La presencia de una arquitectura monumental de adobe que se remonta hacia 3400 a.C. (calib.) en el valle de  Casma, hace recordar los desarrollos análogos del Neolítico Precerámico (Pre-Pottery Neolithic) del Cercano Oriente. Permanece pendiente el reto de estructurar una terminología conveniente para el Periodo Arcaico andino, de acuerdo con los nuevos descubrimientos (Kaulicke 1994; 2009: 17-18).
Arqueología y lenguas: hacia nuevos horizontes
Authors: Renfrew Colin
Published: May 2023

Por mucho tiempo, las preguntas acerca de las relaciones entre la arqueología y las lenguas se han centrado en los problemas de la familia indoeuropea. En el presente trabajo se tratan procesos generales de cambio de carácter arqueológico y lingüístico, con un énfasis especial en el reemplazo de lenguas. Particularmente significativo es el modelo de la difusión de la agricultura y las lenguas. Asimismo, se debate acerca de las potenciales contribuciones de la arqueogenética.
Apuntes para la historia de los puquinahablantes
Authors: Bouysse-Cassagne Thérèse
Published: May 2023

La documentación histórica proporciona datos que permiten entender los motivos de la desaparición del idioma puquina a la vez que facilita información lingüística que, junto con los estudios arqueológicos, brindan una interpretación de su historia en la época que precede a la conquista inca del Collasuyu, así como de la etapa de su dominio en este territorio. Sobre la base del método de historia regresiva y mediante el empleo de varias disciplinas, como la historia, la arqueología y la lingüística, el presente artículo propone una interpretación de la historia de los últimos puquinahablantes.
Las lenguas y la arqueología andinas: un comentario final
Authors: Dillehay Tom D.
Published: May 2023

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Tradiciones andinas tempranas. Cultura, tecnología y medioambiente: una introducción
Authors: Dillehay Tom D. , Kaulicke Peter
Published: May 2023

A manera de introducción a la temática de este número, se trata, de manera breve, el estado actual de la investigación arqueológica de las culturas andinas más antiguas, con un mayor énfasis en las nuevas tendencias y sus implicancias, así como en las necesidades futuras de esta subdisciplina. Asimismo, se considera el enfoque principal de cada artículo en términos de los más amplios contextos tecnológicos, económicos, demográficos y ecológicos, y su aporte a la arqueología temprana de los Andes, desde Colombia hasta Chile y Argentina.
Últimos descubrimientos del Paijanense en la parte alta de los valles de Chicama, Moche y Virú, norte del Perú: nuevas perspectivas sobre los primeros cazadores-recolectores en los Andes de Sudamérica
Authors: Briceño Jesús
Published: May 2023

En este artículo se presenta el registro de nuevos sitios paijanenses al interior y parte alta de los valles de Chicama, Moche y Virú, más vinculados con la región de la sierra, lo que evidencia, de manera consistente, que estos grupos de cazadores-recolectores no se establecieron solo en la costa y basaron su subsistencia en los recursos marinos, sino que ocuparon diversos ambientes ecológicos siempre relacionados con fuentes de agua y tuvieron un amplio grado de movilidad de manera longitudinal y transversal a lo largo de los cursos de ríos y quebradas, con lo que pudieron aprovechar una mayor diversidad de recursos, entre ellos el venado gris de cola blanca (Odocoileus virginianus) y materias primas para la elaboración de herramientas líticas.
La fase Proto-Lauricocha de los Andes Centrales y el origen de la Tradición Andina de Puntas Foliáceas
Authors: Salcedo Luis E.
Published: May 2023

El presente artículo discute las evidencias más tempranas correspondientes a la Tradición Andina de Puntas Foliáceas (TAPF), con especial énfasis en los hallazgos realizados en los Andes Centrales, adscritos al complejo Lauricocha, los que son incluidos dentro de la denominada fase Proto-Lauricocha (Salcedo 2006), la que se caracteriza por un consumo indiscriminado de especies animales, previo a la producción de alimentos y la presencia de puntas de proyectil foliáceas de retoque centrípeto, con diminutos alerones ubicadosa un tercio del largo máximo de la pieza, con lo que se definió un pseudopedúnculo. Esta fase cultural ha sido fechada por el método de radiocarbono en el intervalo 10.500-7400 cal AC por medio del empleo de la calibración dendrocronológica con ayuda delprograma OxCal v3.10r (Bronk-Ramsey 2005) y las curvas de calibración vigentes (Reimer et al. 2004; Reimer et al. 2009). Asimismo, se rastrea el probable origen de la TAPF en virtud a las evidencias similares halladas en Norteamérica y Japón.
Los rostros de Wari: perspectivas interregionales sobre el horizonte medio
Authors: Castillo Luis Jaime , Jennings Justin
Published: May 2023

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Avances recientes en perspectiva. Algunos comentarios finales
Authors: Kaulicke Peter
Published: May 2023

El artículo no presenta resumen.
Avances en la arqueología de la cultura Lima
Authors: Mauricio Ana Cecilia , Prieto Gabriel , Pardo Cecilia
Published: May 2023

El artículo no presenta resumen
Evidencia de rituales de clausura y renovación arquitectónica en una plaza de Huaca Pucllana
Authors: Ríos Palomino Nilton
Published: May 2023

Las excavaciones desarrolladas en el sector noreste del sitio arqueológico de Pucllana, expusieron una acumulación de desechos culturales que yacían sobre la superficie de un piso. La contextualización del hallazgo y el análisis de la secuencia constructiva indicaron que estos provenían de la parte alta de una plaza a desnivel. El análisis de los materiales demostraron que habían sido remanentes de varias actividades desarrolladas al interior de la plaza, entre los cuales se manifestaba la producción de artefactos como líticos y objetos ornamentales y el consumo de alimento a gran escala, acompañado de una compleja secuencia de actividades rituales.Teniendo en consideración esta evidencia se propone una representación de cómo se habría desarrollado el proceso de remodelación y clausura de una plaza ceremonial Lima, cada vez que culminaba con un ciclo de funcionamiento. Según la ubicación cronológica, estos eventos se habrían desarrollado durante la Época 1A del Horizonte Medio, en pleno auge de los asentamientos lima de la Costa Central.
Effects of Feeding A1 and A2 Cow Milk-based Diet on Hematological Parameters in Diabetic Mice Model
Authors: Chaudhary Vipul , Mukesh Manishi , Bhakri Gaurav , Singh Pamela , Kataria Ranjit S. , Niranjan Saket Kumar , Mohanty Ashok Kumar , Sodhi Monika
Published: May 2023

Background: Milk is essential part of diet across the globe and is a rich source of protein and calcium. Major protein component of milk is casein with beta-casein (β-casein) as the second most prevalent protein in cow milk. β-casein has 15 different genetic variants and of these A1 and A2 have gained research focus. All livestock as well as well human have proline at amino acid position 67 of β-casein, which is referred as A2 variant, but in cattle breeds, other genetic variant called A1 with histidine at amino acid position 67 is also present. This A1 type variant of β-casein or A1 type milk has been implicated as a potential etiological factor in several pathologies. Methods: The objective of the present study was to evaluate the A1and A2 β-casein variants of cow milk as factors affecting different hematological parameters and other parameters like glucose and insulin in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic C57/BL6 mice after the induction of diabetes. Diabetes was induced by injecting STZ intraperitoneally at dose of 45mg per kg of body weight for consecutive 5 days. Milk powder prepared from milk with A1A1 and A2A2 genotypes was used for feeding for three months. Result: After 3 months of feeding trial, it was observed that diabetic mice fed with A1A1 milk (STZ+A1A1) exhibited significantly elevated levels of glucose and insulin. Similarly, the levels of white blood cells, lymphocytes and neutrophils showed significant changes in STZ+A1A1 group compared to control and STZ+A2A2 group indicating the probable association A1A1 milk with inflammatory reaction. However, no significant changes were observed in parameters like red blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit or mean cell volume. In the mice group fed with A2A2 milk powder-based diet, no significant change was observed in the observed parameters except lymphocyte percentage which was lower compared to control group. In summary, our results show that A1 form of cow milk might have a proinflammatory effect.
In canine cranial cruciate ligament disease, are conservative treatment and lateral fabellotibial suture recoveries comparable?
Authors: Mapuvire Tafara
Published: May 2023

PICO question
In dogs with cranial cruciate ligament disease, is conservative non-surgical treatment as effective as surgical treatment with the lateral fabellotibial suture technique in reducing time to recovery?
 
Clinical bottom line
Category of research
Treatment.
Number and type of study designs reviewed
One retrospective study.
Strength of evidence
Zero.
Outcomes reported
There is no evidence that surgical treatment with the lateral fabellotibial suture (LFTS) reduces time to recovery compared to conservative treatment in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament disease.
Conclusion
In dogs with cranial cruciate ligament disease there is no statistical evidence to support recommendation of surgical treatment with the LFTS technique compared to conservative treatment in reducing time to recovery.
 
How to apply this evidence in practice
The application of evidence into practice should take into account multiple factors, not limited to: individual clinical expertise, patient’s circumstances and owners’ values, country, location or clinic where you work, the individual case in front of you, the availability of therapies and resources.
Knowledge Summaries are a resource to help reinforce or inform decision making. They do not override the responsibility or judgement of the practitioner to do what is best for the animal in their care.
José Antonio Coderch y su trabajo inexplorado
Authors: Hernando Jaume
Published: May 2023

El presente artículo da a conocer, analiza y pone en consideración el Edificio Diagonal Beethoven, una obra inédita de uno de los arquitectos españoles referentes del siglo XX, Jose Antonio Coderch. Su significativo tamaño, ubicación, período de ejecución y su uso, de oficinas, menos habitual en su obra, pero no menos trascendente, convierten en relevante e importante dar a conocer este proyecto para ampliar el conocimiento y obra del autor en su madurez para la comunidad investigadora, profesional y organismos públicos.
El Edificio presenta aspectos significativos característicos del arquitecto principalmente cimentados en la tradición que forjó un estilo propio muy distinguido. Desde la búsqueda de la luz y preocupación por el usuario en la ejecución de curvas, ventanas, patios y esquinas hasta los pequeños detalles interiores que resaltan su capacidad de solucionar encuentros constructivos y su manejo del material, Coderch plasmó su estilo arquitectónico tanto en viviendas unifamiliares, multifamiliares y edificios de oficinas. Así mismo, este articulo permite ampliar la comprensión y evolución de su obra ofreciendo un hilo conductor por su período, uso y cercanía con algunos de sus proyectos insignia, los Edificios Trade o las Torres La Caixa, ampliando el conocimiento de su legado y de su tiempo.
Pandemic-Related Stress Among U.S. College Students: Disparities by Gender Identity, Race/Ethnicity, and Sexual Orientation
Authors: Soulakova Julia N. , Crockett Lisa J. , Schmidt-Owens Mary , Schrimshaw Eric W.
Published: May 2023

This study aimed to assess potential disparities in pandemic-related stress associated with gender identity, race/ethnicity, and sexual orientation among college students. We used the 2021 Spring American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment data collected at one large, southeastern university in March of 2021. The sample (n = 659) included 18–32 year-old students who self-identified as cisgender (cis) men, cis women, and transgender/gender nonbinary (TGNB). The majority of students reported being extremely or very concerned with several pandemic-related outcomes, e.g., uncertainty regarding the future. In addition, 47% of students reported witnessing racial/ethnic discrimination as a result of the pandemic, and 43% of students reported increased stress due to the pandemic. For the majority of measures, the negative impact of the pandemic was significantly higher among cis women and/or TGNB students relative to cis men, racial/ethnic minorities relative to non-Hispanic (NH) white students, and sexual minorities relative to heterosexual students. Among diverse racial/ethnic groups, experiencing racial/ethnic discrimination as a result of the pandemic was most commonly reported by NH Asian/Asian American (18%) and NH black/African American (14%) students. Our findings reinforce the importance of needs assessment and future monitoring of mental health and well-being among college students, especially minority students, as they are more likely to be severely impacted by the pandemic. In addition, the study revealed that substantial numbers of students witnessed discrimination against racial/ethnic minorities as a result of the pandemic, suggesting that there is a need for the implementation of additional programs to promote equity, equality, and inclusion among all individuals.
Relationship Between Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Disparities Among Federally Qualified Health Center Adult Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Gagnon Kelly W. , Bifulco Lauren , Coulter Robert W.S. , Patel Nirali Deepak , Bryant Daniel , Damian April Joy , Haddad Marwan
Published: May 2023

Sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) are at increased risk of adverse physical and mental health outcomes. Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) provide healthcare to underserved and vulnerable populations to address socioeconomic health disparities. This study aims to explore whether SGM adult patients at a large, multisite FQHC in Connecticut, USA, are more likely than heterosexual, cisgender (cis) patients to have indications or diagnoses of depression, suicidal thoughts, and/or substance use disorders (SUDs) in their medical charts. We used retrospective data from the electronic health records of FQHC patients with a medical visit between April 2016 and June 2019 who had sexual orientation and gender identity documented in their chart. In addition to demographic variables, the extracted data included patients’ most recent Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and diagnostic codes for depression, suicidal thoughts, and SUDs. We conducted hierarchical logistic regressions and generalized linear and latent mixed models to answer our research questions. In comparison to heterosexual and cis patients, SGM patients had significantly higher odds of reporting severe depression, any depression, and/or suicidal thoughts. Compared to heterosexual women, sexual minority women were more likely to have an SUD in their medical chart. Bisexual men had higher odds of cannabis use disorder compared to heterosexual men. Compared to cis women, transgender women had higher odds of alcohol and opioid use disorders and having one or more SUDs. This study provides evidence of mental health and substance use disparities experienced by SGM patients at FQHCs.
Psychometric Evaluation of the Bidimensional Acculturation Scale With a Sample of Latinx Sexual Minority Men
Authors: Zelaya David G. , Rosales Robert , García James J. , Kahler Christopher W. , DeBlaere Cirleen
Published: May 2023

The Bidimensional Acculturation Scale (BAS) is one of the most widely used acculturation scales in public health research, assessing two cultural dimensions of acculturation–Hispanic (e.g., how often participants read, speak, and think in Spanish) and non-Hispanic domains (e.g., how often participants read, speak, and think in English). The BAS has been shown to have acceptable reliability, but the factor structure of the BAS remains untested since its development in 1996 with a primarily Spanish-speaking sample (74%). Furthermore, the BAS has not been examined with a sample of Latinx sexual minorities, for whom the acculturation process may differ based on their sexual orientation. The current study examined the psychometric properties of the BAS with a sample of 357 Latinx sexual minority men (LSMM) recruited via Amazon Mechanical Turk, the majority of whom identified as cisgender gay and bisexual men. Our findings confirmed that the factor structure of the BAS and the internal consistency of each factor were high. Regarding validity, the non-Hispanic domain was positively correlated with increased generational status and English language proficiency. Additionally, the non-Hispanic domain significantly predicted lower scores of lifetime experiences of intersectional forms of discrimination and the Hispanic domain significantly predicted higher scores of lifetime experiences of intersectional forms of discrimination. These findings further support the psychometric properties of the BAS with robust validity in a sample of LSMM.
E-learning Challenges in the Era of Covid-19: The Georgian Case
Authors: Kakutia Tamar , Hunt Elena , Butakor Paul Kwame , Muhammad Shah Syed Mir
Published: May 2023

Digital literacy became an essential skill for learning, living and working. Therefore, the Internet remains a main part of modern life, constantly evolving and facilitating people’s lives. The global Covid-19 pandemic has made the issue of effective use of information and communication tools and proper possession of digital skills and its importance even more urgent. Higher education around the world has largely shifted to a distance/online-learning format. Covid-19 pandemic has affected many countries on a large scale, and Georgia's higher education system was no exception. Due to the wide-scale spread of the virus and in order to reduce the disastrous consequences, the state decided to continue education throughout Georgia remotely through online learning platforms, which posed a number of challenges for representatives of higher education institutions, as well as academic staff and students. The transition to online teaching has also created problems in the process of fully implementing student support activities. As the university mandates the creation of a student-friendly environment, to offer relevant services, to inform and support students with low social status and students with disabilities, it became a great challenge for Georgian universities to provide socially disadvantaged students with the resources needed for E-learning. The study is about Georgian case, how effective Georgian government managed learning prosses in the period of Covid-19 pandemic; What kind of challenges students had in this period and what are their vision regarding the online learning and its perspective for future development of teaching/studying process.
Educated Parents’ Practice of Child Labour in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Authors: Oluwagbohunmi Margaret F. , Popoola Esther O.
Published: May 2023

Child labour has been observed to be a common practice among illiterates due to poor socio-economic background. Some parents and guardians keep their children in child labour in order to supplement family income. Educated parents who should know the risks involved and enlighten the illiterate parents seem to engage children in hazardous work that directly endangers their health and moral development. This paper examined educated parents’ practice of child labour in Ekiti state. Descriptive survey research design was adopted with a sample of 600 educated parents selected among civil servants working in Local Government Secretariats through multi stage sampling procedure. One research question and three hypotheses were generated for the study. A questionnaire tagged “Educated Parents’ Practice of Child Labour Questionnaire (EPPCLQ)” was used to collect data. The instrument was subjected to screening by experts to ensure validity and reliability was determined through test re-test method that yielded 0.85 reliability coefficients. The study revealed that level of child labour practice among educated parents was moderate, practice of child labour differed based on gender and location of educated parents while the study found no significant difference in educated parents’ practice of child labour based on income. Based on this, it was recommended among others that parents should desist from engaging children in child labour which has been found to be injurious and detrimental to their health and moral development and families need to look for other means of sourcing for income in order to fight poverty and discourage the practice.
Secteur Informel, lternative au Sous-Emploi des Jeunes dans la Sous-Préfecture de Toumodi
Authors: Jean-Aimé Assué Yao , Gnamian Gildas Gnepehi Dje
Published: May 2023

L’objectif de cette recherche est d’analyser la contribution du secteur informel dans l’insertion professionnelle des jeunes dans la Sous-préfecture de Toumodi avec ses effets induits au plan économique et social en 2022. La méthodologie s’appuie sur les recherches documentaires et une enquête de terrain de quatre mois entre les mois de Janvier et Avril 2022. La recherche est à la fois qualitative et quantitative afin de rendre compte au mieux du poids du secteur informel dans l’activité économique des jeunes et des effets induits de cette contribution. Elle a pris en compte 421 jeunes, 62 activités informelles et 08 personnes ressources dans la Sous-Préfecture. Les données recueillies ont été traitées manuellement et à l’ordinateur grâce au logiciel SPSS for Windows 17.0, Excel, Adobe Illustrator CS.11 et Arcview GIS 3.3 ; ce qui a permis de présenter les résultats sous forme de tableaux et graphiques. Il ressort de cette enquête, que le secteur informel qui regroupe le commerce, l’artisanat et le transport est le principal secteur d’activité des jeunes avec 70% des emplois. Le revenu moyen annuel des jeunes actifs dans ce secteur est 76 000 FCFA. Ces revenus servent à payer le loyer et à se nourrir. C’est pourquoi une réorganisation des activités du secteur informel et une formation des jeunes exerçant dans ce secteur s’imposent.

 

The objective of this research is to analyze the contribution of the informal sector in the professional integration of young people in the region of Toumodi with its induced effects at the economic and social level in 2022. The methodology is based on the documentary research and a four-month field survey between January and April 2022. The research is both qualitative and quantitative in order to better reflect the weight of the informal sector in the economic activity of young people and the induced effects of this contribution. It took into account 421 young people, 62 informal activities, and 08 resource persons in the area. The data collected were processed manually and on the computer using SPSS for Windows 17.0, Excel, Adobe Illustrator CS.11, and Arcview GIS 3.3 software; which made it possible to present the results in the form of tables and graphics. This survey shows that the informal sector, which includes trade, crafts, and transport, is the main sector of activity for young people with 70% of jobs. The average annual income of young workers in this sector is 76,000 FCFA. This income is used to pay the rent and to eat. This is why a reorganization of activities in the informal sector and training of young people working in this sector is essential.
Dimensions, Déterminants et Effets de l'Égalité Professionnelle Entre les Femmes et les Hommes: Enseignements d’Une Enquête Auprès des Cadres Marocaines
Authors: Afilal Khaoula
Published: May 2023

La présente recherche se propose de participer à la compréhension de l’égalité professionnelle homme/femme, à l’identification de ses dimensions, déterminants et effets, en « faisant parler » les femmes travaillant dans les entreprises industrielles privées au Maroc. Pour ce faire, nous avons opté pour un raisonnement hybride : inductif et déductif avec des méthodes de recherche mixtes : qualitative et quantitative. Ainsi, outre la réalisation d'une étude qualitative exploratoire auprès de 16 femmes cadres et dont les résultats sont déjà publiés (Maghni & Afilal, 2017), nous avons entamé une enquête extensive par questionnaire auprès de 200 femmes cadres. Ce dernier a été administré par internet, et ce, par l’envoi d’un formulaire HTML aux répondantes. L’épuration des échelles de mesure est réalisée au travers d’une analyse de la fiabilité de la cohérence interne, suivie d’une analyse de la structure factorielle sous SPSS. La méthode PLS a permis de valider le modèle interne, de s’assurer de la qualité de l’ajustement du modèle externe, et de vérifier les hypothèses. Les résultats révèlent la nature multidimensionnelle des perceptions des femmes marocaines sur l’égalité professionnelle. Des déterminants individuels et organisationnels ont été validés, de même que l'effet de l'égalité professionnelle H/F sur la satisfaction générale au travail.

 

This research aims to contribute to the understanding of professional equality between men and women, to the identification of its dimensions, determinants and effects, by “making speak” women working in private industrial companies in Morocco. To do this, we opted for hybrid reasoning: inductive and deductive with mixed research methods: qualitative and quantitative. Thus, in addition to carrying out an exploratory qualitative study with 16 female managers, the results of which have already been published (Maghni & Afilal, 2017), we conducted an extensive survey by questionnaire with 200 female executives. The questionnaire was administered via the Internet, by sending an HTML form to the respondents. The purification of the measurement scales is carried out through an analysis of the reliability of the internal consistency, followed by an analysis of the factorial structure under SPSS. The PLS method made it possible to validate the internal model, to ensure the quality of the adjustment of the external model, and to verify the hypotheses. The results reveal the multidimensional nature of Moroccan women's perceptions of professional equality. Individual and organizational determinants were validated, as well as the effect of M/F professional equality on general job satisfaction.
Social Media for Sustainable Development: Challenging Participatory Development Practices to Re-learn and Realign Stakeholder Practices in Tamale Metropolis, Ghana
Authors: Mohammed Ismail , Fiadzawoo Jonas Kwabla
Published: May 2023

This study aims at finding out how social media has been explored for the enhancement of sustainable development in the Tamale Metropolis. It was based on Uses and Gratification Theory (Katz, Blumler, & Gurevitch,1974). It adopted a mixed approach and relied on questionnaires and interview guides for collecting data. Local community leaders (N. 25) were interviewed. A hundred questionnaires were also administered with Google Forms. The interview data were analysed qualitatively and the results were presented based on content and themes. The data obtained through the questionnaires were processed and presented descriptively in percentages. Findings showed that social media was highly used among the participants (92%). Those within higher education were 44% while those without higher education numbered 57%. It was found that there was males dominance in local community development support groups. Sixty-one percent of the participants used social media to support sustainable community development. They employed the media to foster citizens’ participation and contribution to sustainable development. The study, therefore, proposed to community groups to have their social media groups registered with the authorities to promote their visibility. The study also called for proper evaluation of citizens' media activities in order to support their contribution to sustainable development, which it argued will strengthen efforts to achieve SDGs 11 and 17.
Evaluation Agromorphologique des Différents Types de Port du Niébé (Fabaceae : Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) dans le Centre-Ouest de la Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Roland Anzara Guy , Georges Abessika Yao Kouakou , Anique Gbotto Ahou , Selastique Akaffou Doffou , Arsene Zoro Bi Irié
Published: May 2023

Le niébé, Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp., est une légumineuse alimentaire dont les feuilles et les graines sont très riches en protéines. Aussi, le niébé exerce une influence favorable sur la fertilité des sols grâce à la symbiose fixatrice d’azote avec les souches de rhizobium. Cependant, la production de cette espèce est caractérisée par de faibles rendements. En effet, très peu de données morphologiques et agronomiques des différents types de port du niébé existent et cela constitue le principal handicap à la production massive et régulière de cette espèce. Vingt-deux accessions de niébé ont donc été utilisées afin d’identifier les différents types de port et d’évaluer leur potentiel de production dans le département de Daloa, dans le Centre-Ouest de la Côte d’Ivoire. Douze paramètres relatifs aux stades phénologiques, à la croissance et au rendement ont été mesurés pour chaque accession. Les résultats ont montré que parmi ces accessions, deux types de port ont été identifiés, le port érigé et le port rampant. Les gousses des accessions à port érigé ont atteint plus vite la maturité que celles à port rampant. Le port érigé est précoce et le port rampant est tardif avec des tiges et des feuilles plus grandes. Le poids des gousses et des graines est plus élevé pour les accessions à port rampant. Les résultats obtenus dans cette étude contribueront à mettre en place un programme d’amélioration génétique du niébé en vue de créer une variété précoce avec un haut rendement.

 

Cowpea, Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp., is a food legume whose leaves and seeds are very rich in protein. Also, cowpea exerts a favorable influence on soil fertility through nitrogen-fixing symbiosis with rhizobium strains. However, the production of this species is characterized by low yields. Indeed, very little morphological and agronomic data on the different cowpea habit exist and this constitutes the main handicap to the massive and regular production of this species. Twenty-two cowpea accessions were therefore used to identify the different habit and to assess their production potential in the department of Daloa, in the Center-West of Côte d'Ivoire. Twelve parameters relating to phenological stages, growth and yield were measured for each accession. The results showed that among these accessions, two habits were identified, the upright habit and the creeping habit. The pods of the erect accessions matured more quickly than those with creeping habit. The upright habit is early and the creeping habit is late with larger stems and leaves. The weight of pods and seeds is higher for creeping accessions. The results obtained in this study will contribute to setting up a cowpea genetic improvement program in order to create a variety that is early and profitable.
Knowledge of Information Security Awareness and Practices for Home Users: Case Study in Libya
Authors: Asker Hamida , Tamtam Abdalmonem
Published: May 2023

The abundance of information available through the internet, mobile applications, and cloud computing has made it convenient for users to access a wide range of information. However, this convenience comes at a cost, as this information is constantly at risk of being compromised by cybercriminals and hackers. While the recognition of the potential dangers of information security is increasing in developed countries, in regions like Libya in North Africa, the level of protection for this information is insufficient. The purpose of this study is to examine the various factors that may influence or affect users' practices and awareness at home. The investigated factors are policy, behavior, training, knowledge of IT, and education. To accomplish the goals of this study, a quantitative methodology was implemented. Specifically, a survey was created to assess the correlation between key factors and security awareness and practices in the home environment. The survey attracted 220 respondents and was analyzed using Bivariate/Pearson Correlation to determine the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable. The results of the study showed a moderate positive correlation between policy, knowledge of IT, and education with security awareness and practice, but the behavior factor had a low correlation. These results indicate that the security awareness and practice level of employees at home is mostly at a moderate level. It is hoped that the present study provides an initial step in focusing on security training sessions among higher education employees to emphasize the importance of security training and increase knowledge of information security. It is hoped that the findings of this study will serve as a starting point for further research and a focus on providing security information for the public, which will help disseminate new knowledge on the importance of security training and increase awareness of information security.
Effects of Slag Applications and Salinity Stress on Greenhouse Durum Wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) Plants
Authors: Errouh Farid , Aouabe Abdelhamid , Sadouki Ayoub , Chagiri Hassan , Khalisse Hicham , Oudra Brahim , Rodriguez Julio Cesar , Er-Raki Salah , Meddich Abdelilah
Published: May 2023

The search for sustainable practices to increase productivity is a fundamental need in current agriculture. Steel slag has been studied for its potential use in agriculture. These substances present a great ability of agricultural applications since they are rich in nutrients. The effect of steel slag-based fertilizer was investigated on greenhouse durum wheat cultivar under salt-stress conditions. Two doses of slag: 10 g slag/ kg soil (D1) and 20 g slag/ kg soil (D2) were evaluated under no salt-stress (0 mM NaCl) and salt-stress conditions (100 mM NaCl) for salinity stress mitigation. Morpho-physiological and biochemical parameters of wheat were measured and compared to the different treatments. Exposure of wheat to salinity decreased its biomass, stomatal conductance, efficiency of photosystem II, and protein content, but it increased total soluble sugars, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and malondialdehyde (MDA) contents. Amended plants with 10 g slag/ kg soil (D1) led to a significant improvement in biomass with an increase of shoot and root dry weights (133% and 400% respectively), stomatal conductance (22 %), soluble sugars (14 %), and protein content (158%) under saline conditions compared to the control treatment with 0 g slag/ kg soil (C), thus indicating a positive influence on durum wheat plants. Soil enrichment with 20 g slag/kg soil (D2) decreased plant growth parameters and presented the highest levels of H2O2 and MDA contents compared to the control and treatment (D1) after three months of cultivation under salt stress. This study supports the hypothesis of the application of slag at lower dose, which improves productivity of durum wheat and mitigate salinity stress.
Adaptable Data Warehouse Based on the Research Factor of the NAC Institutional Accreditation Model
Authors: Fuentes-Vargas David-Antonio , Mendoza-Becerra Martha-Eliana , Gómez-Flórez Luis-Carlos
Published: May 2023

One of the main challenges of higher education institutions is continuously improving educational quality. In Colombia, the National Accreditation Council is in charge of evaluating if an institution provides high-quality education. One of the stages in obtaining recognition of high quality requires submitting a self-assessment report with quantitative data by the institution. This stage is very demanding for the institutions because it requires handling data extracted from various sources. Data warehouses are an alternative solution since they allow information from various sources to be centralized and support decision-making. This article proposes dimensional models adaptable to the availability of information sources for institutions and focuses on investigative processes. The research methodology used is the Iterative Research Pattern, where the problem was observed through the review of related studies and self-assessment reports submitted to the National Accreditation Council by public institutions. Subsequently, the requirements of the model were created and validated by a group of experts in institutional quality accreditation. Then, the solution was developed, and six adaptable dimensional research models were proposed using the MiPymes methodology, which is validated through a focus group of experts in dimensional modeling of data warehouses that considered the degree of adaptability of the models is 100% to the identified requirements.
Mapeo sistemático de la literatura sobre los malos olores en los requisitos de desarrollo de software
Authors: Castillo-Motta Mayra-Alejandra , Dorado-Córdoba Rubén-Darío , Pardo-Calvache César-Jesús , Orozco-Garcés Carlos-Eduardo
Published: May 2023

Una de las actividades responsables del éxito en los proyectos de desarrollo de software es la especificación de requisitos, cuyo propósito es asegurar que los deseos o necesidades del cliente representan de forma precisa lo que ellos esperan. Un proceso claro y estructurado durante la especificación de requisitos permite evitar reprocesos en etapas posteriores del ciclo de vida del proyecto, generando un beneficio en términos de estimación de tiempos para nuevas tareas, costo y esfuerzo. En este sentido, es importante contar con mecanismos o técnicas que permitan identificar y mitigar posibles errores durante la especificación de requisitos. En particular, la ingeniería de software propone el término “olor”, que se puede definir como un síntoma concreto que puede generar defectos en un requisito. Con el objetivo de establecer un estado del conocimiento más amplio en torno a la identificación, clasificación de olores presentes durante la especificación de requisitos y su impacto en la generación de un fenómeno conocido como deuda de requisitos, este artículo presenta los resultados obtenidos después de realizar un mapeo sistemático de la literatura, en el cual se describen las propuestas, iniciativas, resultados, herramientas tecnológicas, beneficios y desafíos en torno a la identificación y gestión de olores en la etapa de levantamiento de requisitos durante el desarrollo de soluciones software.
THE EFFECT OF PRODUCT QUALITY AND SERVICE QUALITY ON CONSUMER SATISFACTION AND REPURCHASE INTEREST (STUDY AT STARBUCKS)
Authors: Tanjung Aulia Adisti Husnaini , Else Else , Satria M. Shultan , Elvari Suhail
Published: May 2023

This study tested and analyzed product quality, service, customer satisfaction, and consumer repurchase interest at Starbucks Indonesia. The research population sample is Starbucks Indonesia Consumers with a sample size of 105 respondents. In testing the data analysis hypothesis using SPSS Version 21.0, the results show that product quality and service quality significantly affect consumer satisfaction. Product quality and consumer satisfaction affects repurchase intention, but service quality has no significant effect on the repurchase intention.
Exploring the Influence of Countries’ Economic Conditions on Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Participation: A Study of 3.5 Million MITx Learners
Authors: Cagiltay Nergiz Ercil , Toker Sacip , Cagiltay Kursat
Published: May 2023

It is well known that there are disparities in access to education around the world, with developed countries generally having better educational resources and opportunities compared to developing countries. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) have been proposed as a way to bridge this gap by providing free or low-cost online education to anyone with an Internet connection. This study aimed to better understand the effects of location, both country and region, on the use of MOOCs, using data from 3.5 million learners who registered for MOOCs offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The data set provided a broad picture of how MOOCs are being used around the globe. The results of the study indicated significant differences in the use of MOOCs among students from different countries and their corresponding economic levels. In order to address these differences and improve access to education through MOOCs, the study suggested several actions that could be taken. These include providing better infrastructure and support for MOOC learners in developing countries, increasing awareness of and access to MOOCs in these regions, and working to improve the quality and relevance of MOOC offerings. Overall, the study highlighted the potential of MOOCs to bridge the educational gap between developed and developing countries, but also emphasized the need for continued efforts to remove barriers and improve access to these resources.