bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COMO AS ATITUDES DOS LÍDERES INFLUENCIAM A EXECUÇÃO DE PLANOS ESTRATÉGICOS: UM ESTUDO EXPLORATÓRIO
Authors: Bazan Naiana Vieira , De Barros Neto João Pinheiro
Published: February 2024

O presente trabalho tem o objetivo de analisar a relação entre as atitudes dos líderes com o grau de eficiência e o grau de eficácia na execução do planejamento das estratégias empresariais, destacando a relação existente entre eles. Para isso, foi realizada uma pesquisa com 20 líderes de médias empresas do estado de são paulo, representantes dos setores de comércio, indústria e serviços. Foi possível concluir que a gestão do tempo realizada pelos líderes e pelos liderados, o conhecimento de quais são as metas e de como executá-las, a cadência de execução do planejamento pelas equipes e a frequência de mo-nitoramento da execução realizada pelos líderes; apresentam relação direta com o grau eficiência e o grau de eficácia da execução. Outras atitudes como ter visão sistêmica sobre o negócio, e ser comprometido e responsável pelas metas, não apresentaram relação direta com os graus de eficiência e eficácia, embora sejam importantes para as empresas.
Media Utilization and Nationalism Border Communities
Authors: Relatami Tantri , Hidayat Dadang Rahmat , Maryani Eni , Sjuchro Dian Wardiana
Published: February 2024

Objective: The purpose of this research is to find out the challenges and obstacles as well as strategies that can be used as an effort to utilize media and nationalism in border communities.
 
Theoretical Framework: Agenda Setting Theory is used to see how the media influences people at the border then Used and Gratification Theory is used to see how people use the media at the border and Nationalism Theory is used to see the extent of Nationalism of people at the border.
 
Methodology: The methodology used uses a qualitative or descriptive analysis method, by collecting and analyzing written text (literature study), from secondary data and primary data, using a national interest perspective.
 
Result: Broadcasting media as a "window to the event" is able to present the outside world amidst the backwardness experienced by border communities, however, the lack of local broadcasting media, community broadcasting media and public broadcasting media, which operate in border areas, results in the lack of border residents getting balanced information, educational information, and information containing Indonesian cultural values. The influx of information from foreign media brings foreign information and culture that can cause border communities to become unfamiliar with their own culture. In the long run, the Indonesian nation will lose its sense of nationalism, the emergence of disintegration, political conflicts, and cultural shifts in border communities.
 
Research, Pratical & Social Implication: The presence of mass media at the border is a means of communication and information for the community as well as social control and promotion for the development of national values. The lack of local media and the large number of external media that can be accessed at the border make border communities vulnerable to various issues and conflicts that tend to cause division, cause disintegration and loss of nationalism. The presence of public media and community media at the border is not maximized due to the lack of infrastructure and the weak quality of human resources at the border.
 
Originality/value: The research results of this paper are expected to provide input to stakeholders, communities and media actors to utilize the existing media at the border as 'Guardians of Information' and also to increase the sense of nationalism of border communities in Indonesia.
Perceptions of Stakeholders on the Financial and Economic Crisis in Lebanon: an in-Depth Analysis
Authors: Ashaal Ahmad , Uwaydah Leila , Kassir Ali
Published: February 2024

Purpose: The objective of this study is to delve into the root causes of Lebanon's severe economic crisis. This crisis has been exacerbated by a confluence of factors, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, pre-existing economic difficulties, and the devastating Beirut explosion. The aim is to uncover the fundamental drivers behind the crisis, which encompass issues such as financial mismanagement, governmental shortcomings, excessive debt burdens, intricate financial engineering practices, and political unrest.
 
Methodology: Employing a quantitative methodology, this research leverages a survey of 178 pertinent stakeholders. The approach encompasses both descriptive analysis and factor analysis. Descriptive statistics were calculated for each variable, providing a comprehensive overview of the perspectives held by the participants. This initial step then guided the subsequent process of factor analysis, which was executed utilizing Principal Component Analysis (PCA) as the technique.
 
Findings: The results disclose a complex array of factors that have collectively contributed to the current economic turmoil in Lebanon. The presence of a dominant underlying component indicates a strong association between variables related to financial mismanagement, government failures, public debt, financial engineering techniques, and political instability. These factors play a substantial role in driving the crisis, indicating an intricate web of interrelated elements contributing to the country's financial downturn.
 
Research Limitations/Implications: While this study provides valuable insights into the origins of the crisis, it is important to acknowledge certain limitations. The research primarily relies on quantitative data and stakeholder surveys, which may not capture the entirety of the complex socio-political and economic dynamics at play. Additionally, the study does not delve deeply into potential geopolitical factors that may also be influencing the crisis.
 
Originality/Value: This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by offering a data-backed analysis of the Lebanon economic crisis. The identification of specific drivers such as financial mismanagement, governmental failures, and political unrest provides a foundation for targeted policy recommendations. The study emphasizes the importance of implementing prudent fiscal practices, governance reforms, and tailored policies to address the crisis and prevent similar situations in the future.
Exploring the Advantages of English Club in Improving Speaking Skill at Columbia Nursing Academy Year 2022/2023
Authors: Madina  , Sidabutar Lita Imanuela
Published: February 2024

The courage of students in honing their speaking skills to become confident with English club activities such as in this study. "Speaking ability of columbia Nursing Academic Students" in Medan City District, North Sumatra Province is the subject of this research. The research method used is data collection such as filling out questionnaires and observation. The type of research used is qualitative research. This study also aims to prove that the activities of the English club can generate confidence to train students' speaking skills. Based on the lack of confidence of Columbia nursing academic students in speaking English, the researchers conducted English club activities to foster students' confidence in honing their English speaking skills.
The Role of Teachers in Early Childhood Character Education at Syalom Bunuraya Kindergarten
Authors: Ginting Yosicha Br , Eza Gita Neoveri
Published: February 2024

The Role of Teachers in Early Childhood Character Education at Syalom Bunuraya Kindergarten is divided into 3 roles, namely the role of teachers as educators, guides and models. This study aims to describe the role of teachers as educators, guides and models in early childhood character education at Syalom Bunuraya Kindergarten. The method used in this study is qualitative descriptive. This research will be conducted from September 11 to November 11, 2023. The source of this research is Syalom Bunuraya Kindergarten class teachers as many as 2 teachers, the subject of this research is based on teachers who have different educational backgrounds including graduates of S1 SE (Bachelor of Economics) S1 S.Pd (Bachelor of Education). Data collection techniques include non-participant observation and guided interviews. Data Analysis Data uses Milles and Humberman data analysis with data collection stages through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Data validity testing is performed by triangulation. The results showed that: 1. the role of teachers as educators in Syalom Bunuraya Kindergarten as protectors, companions, servants,. 2. The role of the teacher as a guide as a director, controller, monitor, bodyguard, and reminder.3. The role of the teacher as a model aligns speech with deeds and displays a neat appearance and manners inside and outside school. The obstacles faced by teachers as educators are teachers who consider all children's characteristics equally both interests, talents and skills, and cognitive are the main factors, namely calistung to support their education in elementary school as a teacher guide who do not graduate from S1 PAUD so that their knowledge is less extensive about the child's world. As a model, teachers are inconsistent with the role they play by looking immodest by wearing dresses to school.
Demographic and Socio-economic Changes in Bangladesh: Evidence from the Population Census in 2022
Authors: Manik Mehedi Hasan
Published: February 2024

Bangladesh is a developing country, so demographic and socio-economic characteristics are rapidly changing. The latest household and population census in the country was held in 2022. The study objective is to show the demographic and socio-economic status in Bangladesh based on the census data. Data have been collected from the website of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Urbanization in the country is growing although 68.34% of the 169.83 million population is living in the rural area. The literacy rate and dependency ratio of the country are 74.66% and 52.64, respectively, while the sex ratio at birth is 98.0. The toilet facilities of 9.38% of people are unhealthy while about 1.0% are living without electricity. The government of Bangladesh should arrange awareness campaigns to improve the use of healthy toilets, and it should allocate more funds in the energy sector to boost the renewable energy sector
The Effect of Physical Activity Level on the Low Back Pain Incidence Among Dentists in Yogyakarta City
Authors: Pambudi Septiawan Tri , Adiningrat Arya , Prastyo Alfian Nur
Published: February 2024

Low back pain (LBP) is a complaint that dentists often encounter because of the tendency to work with static movements for a long duration of time. There are some indicated factors that may involve in the occurrence of the LBP, one of which is the level of physical activity. This study aimed to confirm and understand the association of physical activity level to the incidence of low back pain. The research method was analytical observation with a cross-sectional design. The study used questionnaires on physical activity level and low back pain which were distributed to 76 samples of dentists in the Yogyakarta City area. The data was further analyzed with a chi-square test. The results showed a value of 9.147 with degree of freedom 1 and significance of 0.002. This value is greater than the table's chi-square value of 3.841, which means that there was a significant proportion association between physical activity level and low back pain occurrence
Separation of Powers in Baron de Montesquieu: Philosophical Appraisal
Authors: Agu Sunny Nzie
Published: February 2024

In a democratic system, citizens of a given country vote to elect their representatives who will form a government. Fair and equal treatment is required to be provided for every citizen by the government such as fundamental rights, popular and free participation in governance and so on. However it is quite unfortunate that men, once vested with power, abuses it there by causing despair among citizens, just as it is being portrayed in most African countries. Therefore it is necessary that power becomes a check to power. Having seen the need for such check and balances in power, Baron De Montesquieu in his treatise  ‘Spirit of Laws’ espoused the separation of powers among the three arms of government in a democratic setting to avoid the abuse of powers.
Harmony and Hegemony: A Comparative Analysis of Chinese Civilizations through the Ages
Authors: Abbas Syed Tahir , Aqeel Raza
Published: February 2024

This paper embarks on a comprehensive journey through the epochs of Chinese civilizations, unraveling the intricate threads that weave together the tapestry of its rich history. The paper seeks to explore the dynamic evolution of Chinese societies from ancient times to the modern era, employing a comparative lens to illuminate distinctive features, contributions, and challenges across different epochs. Beginning with the cradle of civilization in ancient China, the analysis traverses the early dynasties, scrutinizing their cultural, philosophical, and technological advancements. The imperial era witnesses the flourishing of governance, arts, and innovation under the Han, Tang, and Song Dynasties. Ming and Qing Dynasties, characterized by peaks and declines, unravel tales of maritime exploration, cultural integration, and foreign invasions. The narrative then unfolds into modern China, tracing the transformative phases of the late Qing and Republican era, the seismic shifts brought about by the Communist Revolution, and the subsequent economic reforms leading to China's resurgence on the global stage. A pivotal aspect of this exploration lies in drawing connections between Chinese civilizations and other contemporaneous societies. The course paper delves into parallel developments, interactions, and exchanges with neighboring civilizations, offering a nuanced understanding of China's place in the larger tapestry of human history. As the analysis navigates the continuities and transformations within Chinese culture, it addresses challenges and controversies, including historical disputes, preservation dilemmas, and contemporary debates surrounding the trajectory of Chinese civilizations. In conclusion, this course paper not only serves as a historical retrospective but also offers insights into the intricate interplay of harmony and hegemony within Chinese civilizations. By employing a comparative approach, it aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the unique features, enduring contributions, and global significance of China's multifaceted cultural journey.
Fasilitasi Lokakarya Asesmen dan Pembelajaran dalam Kurikulum Merdeka
Authors: Nur Budiono Arifin , Kinanthy Karamoy Yurike , Ernawati Sitti
Published: February 2024

Pada kurikulum merdeka kebutuhan dan karakteristik yang unik dari peserta didik menjadi titik sentral dalam penyelenggaraan pendidikan. Oleh karena itu diperlukan disain pembelajaran yang dapat mengakomodasi keunikan tersebut. Pembelajaran yang mampu menampung kebutuhan tersebut adalah pembelajaran terdiferensiasi. Agar pembelajaran dapat optimal diperlukan asesmen awal pembelajaran yang tepat. Kegiatan lokakarya ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dan keterampilan bagi pendidik untuk merancang pembelajaran dan melaksanakan asesmen awal pembelajaran. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh 10 kepala sekolah, 20 guru kelas dan 3 pengawas dari satuan pendidikan jenjang sekolah dasar. Hasil kegiatan ini terdapat peningkatan pemahaman dan keterampilan peserta dalam merancang pembelajaran terdiferensiasi dan penyelenggaraan asesmen awal pembelajaran. Kegiatan ini sangat bermanfaat bagi guru, kepala sekolah dan pengawas untuk mengimplementasikan kurikulum merdeka pada aspek pembelajaran terdiferensiasi dan asesmen awal pembelajaran
ASSESSMENT OF THE SEASONALITY AND VARIABILITY OF VISITOR FLOW IN A NATIONAL PARK – A METHOD FOR REGIONAL TOURISM POLICY (CASE STUDY: KARKONOSZE NATIONAL PARK IN POLAND)
Authors: Rogowski Mateusz , Gryszel Piotr , Kowalska Weronika
Published: February 2024

Purpose. The objective of research was to understand visitor flow changes in the spatio-temporal distribution at Karkonosze National Park. The main focus is highlighting relationships in visitor flow successive years and months of the 2010-2022 study period, describing the variability and seasonality of visitors.Method. The applied method was analysis of the data regarding the sales of admission tickets. The Visitor Index and Gini coefficient were used.Findings. 1. The number of annual visitors increased 2.5 times in the period 2010-2022. The temporal concentration and seasonality of visitors in KNP is very high and the period from May to September had 2/3 of yearly visitors. The spatial concentration of visitors in KNP is high and gradually dispersed. This is due to the greater increase of visitors in less popular places.Research and conclusions limitations. The admission tickets are a reliable but not very detailed source of visitor characteristics.Practical implications. The research allows to diagnose and forecast trends as well as changes in visitor flow at the studied national park.Originality. A long measurement of data collection (2010-2020) for forecasting changes in visitor flow.Type of paper: Research article.
COVID-19 and Corporate Finance Resilience
Authors:   University of Economics - Varna, Varna, Bulgaria, Rafailov Dimitar
Published: February 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic had significant global negative effects and posed significant challenges to corporate financial management. Firms that were more adaptable and robust achieved superior financial performance, underscoring the importance of resilience in corporate finance. Financial reserves, including cash holdings, played a substantial role in financial resilience serving as a buffer against negative external and internal shocks. Flexible investments and financing were another source of stability, enabling a quicker response to a rapidly changing environment. Furthermore, the accelerated pace of digitalization and the application of sustainable development principles also aided firms in navigating the crisis period more effectively. Overall, greater corporate financial resilience is essential for the successful long-term development of the company.
Zebrafish as an Animal Model for Albinism Disorders
Authors:   Department of Biology, Faculty of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Bd. Carol I no. 20A, 700505 Iasi, Romania, DANILA Ana-Maria , BLAITI Afef ,   Faculty of Science, Carthage University, Zarzouna, Bizerte, CIOBICA Alin ,   Center of Biomedical Research of the Romanian Academy, Iasi Branch, Romania;
Department of Biology, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, 11 Carol I Blvd., 700506, Iasi, Romania;
Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfof  nr. 3, Sector 5, 050044 Bucuresti, Romania;
Published: February 2024

Zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a relevant model for studying many diseases, including the melanocyte-related disorders. In this review of melanocyte literature, we discuss current knowledge about different forms of albinism and the potential of the zebrafish model to find new mechanisms and treatments. Melanin is produced in a process called melanogenesis. This, if altered, leads to diseases such as albinism. Albinism causes an increased risk of skin cancer. Zebrafish are used to study pigment disorders, due to their high fecundity, visible development of melanin in melanophores (melanocytes in mammals) from 24 h post-fertilization, and preserved melanogenesis pathways. In this case, we looked for developmental pathways in zebrafish melanophores and mammalian melanocytes. In addition, we summarized advances in understanding pigment cell disease and evidence supporting the potent potential of using zebrafish to better understand the management of albinism
APPLICATION OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL TREATMENT METHOD FOR THE REMEDIATION OF PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS FROM CONTAMINATED SOILS
Authors:   National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest; Academy of Romanian Scientists,, PASVANTU Irina-Cristina , LĂCUREANU Andra-Maria ,   National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania, STRECHE Constantin ,   National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania, COCÂRȚĂ Diana-Mariana ,   National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest; Academy of Romanian Scientists
Published: February 2024

Contaminated soils with toxic and persistent pollutants pose significant potential hazards to the environment and human health. The problem of polluted soils and choosing the most appropriate remediation strategy is a current concern throughout the world. As a result of the industrial activities related to the energy sector (mainly from the extractive industry), the contaminants of interest at the national and international level in terms of the remediation of contaminated sites are petroleum hydrocarbons. In this context, the main aim of the present research was to evaluate the degree of remediation of these contaminants during the application of the electrochemical remediation method. The soil contaminated with crude oil, subject to remediation, is from Teleorman county, Siliștea commune, an area where oil and
natural gas extraction wells are located. Following the application of the electrochemical
process, a decrease in the TPH concentration level was observed from an initial concentration
of 5000 mg/kg s.u. to 2228 mg/kg s.u., thus obtaining a 55% remediation percentage, after a
period of 14 days. Consequently, it can be appreciated that the electrochemical process
applied in order to remediate a soil contaminated with petroleum products is advantageous in
terms of the short duration of time, but the method also presents some disadvantages such as
energy consumption and implicitly significant related costs.
SAÚDE DO TRABALHADOR: CONHECIMENTOS, PRÁTICAS E ESTRATÉGIAS DE CUIDADOS
Authors: Tannús Sérgio Ferreira , Falco Erika Silva Arvelos , Dos Santos Letícia , Silva Luciene Lima , Paiva Mariana Ferreira de Sousa Moreira , De Moura-Ferreira Maria Cristina
Published: February 2024

A saúde do trabalhador configura-se como um campo de práticas e de conhecimentos estratégicos interdisciplinares - técnicos, sociais, políticos, humanos -, multiprofissionais e interinstitucionais, voltados para analisar e intervir nas relações de trabalho que provocam doenças e agravos. Seus marcos referenciais são os da Saúde Coletiva, ou seja, a promoção, a prevenção e a vigilância. A apropriação do conceito “processo de trabalho” como instrumento de análise possibilita reformular concepções ainda hegemônicas que ao estabelecerem articulações simplificadas entre causa e efeito, numa perspectiva uni ou multicausal, desconsideram a dimensão social e histórica do trabalho e do binômio saúde/doença.
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION DURING REMOTE LEARNING
Authors: Camargo Júnior Raimundo Nonato Colares , Da Cruz Simone Lobato Ferreira , De Sá Pedro Rodrigues , Borges Daniel Clarismundo , Friaes Ellen Peixoto Pinon , Rocha Clarisse Beltrão Rosas , Da Silva Louise Cristhine Monteiro Silva , Da Silva Patrick Félix Almeida , Da Silva Mauro Marinho , Da Silva Welligton Conceição
Published: February 2024

Remote teaching gained strength because of the Covid-19 pandemic and the experience of its use expanded from the training and monitoring of teachers and students regarding the use of virtual tools, culminating in the need to readapt teaching strategies. The objective of this research was to present a literature review on inclusive education in distance learning, highlighting the main methodologies used and the main difficulties encountered when carrying out inclusive education in distance learning. The search was carried out in the Google Scholar, Redalyc and Scielo databases, using the terms "remote teaching", "special education", "inclusive education" and "distance education" as descriptors. Adopting a Boolean “AND” to search for articles. Considering the period from January 2017 to 2023, in total, 15 articles were used. To analyze the selected articles, the content analysis model was used using the clipping method. Inclusive education is a global movement supported by the principles of human rights and citizenship. The movement on inclusive education gained strength in the early 1990s, based on principles of equal rights postulated in the Jomtien Declaration (1990) and the Salamanca Declaration (1994). The target audience for special education students participate in this teaching modality, that is, those with disabilities (visual, hearing, physical and intellectual), with global developmental disorders and with high abilities or giftedness. Digital technologies have proven to be an important tool for inclusive education, the use of screen readers is a clear example of this, as are activities linked to digital games. At the other extreme, the main difficulties come down to the lack of preparation of students and teachers, as well as poor infrastructure to work in inclusive education in distance learning.
Speciation of poultry Eimeria by morphometry and SCAR PCR in Southern India
Authors: P Venkateswara Rao , Raman M , Dhinakarraj G , Basith S Abdul , Gomathinayagam G
Published: February 2024

The percentage prevalence of Eimeria tenella, E. maxima, E. acervulina, E. mitis, E. necatrix and E. brunetti were 48.48, 42.42, 12.12, 9.09, 9.09 and 21.21%, respectively, based on morphometric observations. An overall prevalence of different species of Eimeria was recorded as 57.57% in various agroclimatic zones of southern India. Of the 21 samples collected from broiler farms, 13 samples were positive (61.9%) for either single or mixed infection of Eimeria species. Of the 12 samples collected from layer farms, 6 samples (50%) were positive for either single or mixed infection of Eimeria species. PCR using SCAR (sequence characterized amplified region) primers showed amplicons of sizes 811 bp (E. acervulina), 539 bp (E. tenella), 460 bp (E. mitis), 272 bp (E. maxima) and 200 bp (E. necatrix) and their percentage prevalence were 6.06, 27.27, 6.06, 15.15 and 3.03%, respectively.
Ramnad White sheep—Phenotypic and genetic characterization
Authors: Raja K N , Jain A , Singh G , Kumar Luv , Yadav H K , Arora R
Published: February 2024

The phenotypic and genetic characterization of Ramnad White, an important mutton type sheep breed of Tamil Nadu state is presented. The animals are medium sized with hairy fleece and predominantly white coat colour. Average flock size is 113. Measurements were recorded for body weight, body length, height at withers, chest girth, paunch girth, ear length, horn length and tail length in 290 adult animals. The genetic variability in 57 DNA samples of Ramnad White breed using microsatellite markers was assessed in terms of observed number of alleles, observed heterozyosity, expected heterozygosity and within breed heterozygote deficiency (FIS). A total of 232 alleles were identified across the 24 markers. The average estimates of allele diversity (9.667), observed heterozygosity (0.708) and gene diversity (0.759) elucidated substantial genetic diversity within Ramnad White breed. Within population inbreeding estimates (FIS) for investigated population (0.068) showed a low rate of inbreeding.
IMPACT OBSERVATION AND MICROTREMOR STUDY IN GARUT DISTRICT AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE ON FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Authors: Natalia Merry Christina , Robiana Rahayu
Published: February 2024

Rabu tanggal 1 Februari 2023 pukul 22:57:21 WIB, gempa bumi mengguncang Kabupaten Garut dan sekitarnya dengan kekuatan M 4,3 pada kedalaman 3 km. Kejadian gempa bumi ini diperkirakan berasosiasi dengan sistem sesar Garsela dengan mekanisme sesar mendatar. Gempa bumi ini telah menyebabkan bencana di 2 Kecamatan yaitu Kecamatan Samarang dan Kecamatan Pasirwangi.  Skala intensitas maksimum gempa bumi ini di Kecamatan Pasirwangi mencapai V MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity).  Salah satu metode yang dipakai adalah dengan melakukan pengukuran mikrotremor untuk mengestimasi respon dari lapisan tanah terhadap eksitasi gempa bumi, dimana variasi karakteristik gempa bumi diwakili di permukaan tanah. Berdasarkan hasil pengukuran mikrotremor, potensi kerentanan guncangan gempa bumi di Kecamatan Pasirwangi dan Kecamatan Samarang termasuk ke dalam kerentanan menengah.

Kata kunci: Gempa bumi Garut, skala intensitas, mikrotremor,kerentanan
Determination of pesticide residue content in fruits and vegetables from Lagos, Nigeria
Authors: Oluwoyo Tosin , Kocadal Kumsal , Saygi Sahan , Battal Dilek
Published: February 2024

Developing countries like Nigeria are increasingly employing pesticides to boost the productivity of their agriculture and food supply, despite the fact that doing so poses a health risk to the general populace. The purpose of this study was to assess pesticide residue levels in Lagos, Nigeria. A total of 18 samples from three neighbourhood markets were collected, and they were then examined for the presence of organochlorine (Endosulfan I, Pentachlorophenol, Heptachlor epoxide, and Endosulfan II) and organophosphate (Dichlorvos, Dimethoate, Phorate, and methyl parathion) residues. During the pre-treatment, the multi-residue Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged and Safe (QuEChERS citrate) method with the addition of acetonitrile was used, and then samples were analysed using GC-MS. All of the samples contained dichlorvos, but the orange sample's concentration was below the limit of quantification, making quantification impossible. Dimethoate concentrations were below MRLs except waterleaf sample. With a concentration of 0.043 μg/mL, Waterleaf had the highest quantity of dimethoate in the sample. The findings of this study indicate that in order to safeguard the health of consumers, it is necessary to closely monitor organochlorine and organophosphate use nationwide, along with other related pesticides, and to test for pesticide residues in food products.
Gıda kaynaklı parazitlerin önemi; epidemiyolojisi, bulaşma yolları, risk değerlendirmesi ve kontrol önlemleri
Authors: ESER Ayşe Gülin
Published: February 2024

Amaç: Günümüzde gıda kaynaklı birçok hastalık bulunmaktadır. Bakteriler, virüsler ve fungusların yanısıra parazitlerin de gıda kaynaklı hastalıklara sebep olduğu bildirilmektedir. Protozoa (örneğin Cryptosporidium spp., Toxoplasma spp.) ve helmintleri (örneğin karaciğer ve bağırsak parazitleri; Fasciola spp., Echinococcus spp., Anisakis spp., Trichinella spp.) içeren bu parazitler doğada hep var olmuşlar, çeşitli nedenlerle yayılım göstermişler ve gıdalara çeşitli yollarla bulaşmışlardır. Bu patojenlerin gıdalara bulaşmasında evcilleştirilmiş ve vahşi pek çok hayvan da taşıyıcı olarak rol oynamıştır. Gıda kaynaklı parazitlerin bazıları zoonotik özellik göstermektedir. Her birinin yaşam siklusları karmaşık ve farklıdır. Bu çalışmada, gıda kaynaklı parazitler genel bir bakış açısı ile değerlendirilmiştir.
Sonuç: Bu derlemede, gıda kaynaklı parazitlerin gıda güvenliği ve halk sağlığı açısından önemi, epidemiyolojisi, gıdalara bulaşma yolları, risk değerlendirmesi ve kontrol önlemleri literatür eşliğinde değerlendirilmiştir.
Mobile Operator 4G Network Performance in Capital of East Kalimantan during the Covid19 Pandemic
Authors: Budiman Edy
Published: February 2024

The 4th-Generation Long Term Evolution or 4G-LTE technology as data access and high-level wireless connections is an offer for internet service providers(ISPs) and competition in an effort to expand the network area in the mainland of Borneo. Although it continues to grow, however, in several urban areas in Kalimantan the cellular network is not evenly distributed. Further exploration studies are needed on the performance of the 4G-LTE network to optimize benefits and satisfy network users 4G LTE technology allows users to no longer be limited in space and become a solution to ensure connection continuity and data access speed. Service provider competition in an effort to increase its network coverage in Indonesia. Although it continues to improve, in practice. This study measures the quality of service experience (QOSE) the received signal power (RSRP/RSRQ) and noise ratio (SNR) on the 4G-LTE networks from three ISPs in the capital city of East Kalimantan Province. Measuring network signal quality using walk-test methods, Samarinda City Geographically It's a hilly and forested area. Measurement data analysis results of the 4G-LTE signals from the three ISPs have changed the RSRP, RSRQ, and SNR values. Some measuring points experienced a decrease in signal strength due to propagation loss factors such as the presence of dense and tall trees or buildings creating propagation to occur: spreading or diffraction and reflection. Another factor is the distance of the BTS or transmitter to the UE(user equipment) causing a weak signal received
Transient communities: The case of a refugee choir in the Catholic church of Lesvos — Eirini Papanikolaou, Jennifer Sherrill & Antonis Ververis
Authors: Papanikolaou Eirini , Sherrill Jennifer , Ververis Antonis
Published: February 2024

For many refugees fleeing conflict in the Middle East and Africa, the Greek island of Lesvos is the first point of entry into the European Union. However, due to an agreement between the European Union and Turkey declared in March of 2016, people crossing the Aegean Sea without formal travel documents would be detained on the Greek islands until their asylum applications were examined. This bureaucratic slowdown trapped refugees on Lesvos for months and years of unknown waiting. At the same time, the arrival of refugees from various African countries led to a flourishing of the small Catholic church in the capital city, Mytilene. In 2017, a parish choir was established by Congolese refugees with the purpose of providing a refuge to members who sought a sense of community, spirituality, and normality. Through interviews, participatory observation, and polyvocal ethnography, we address the following research areas: the importance of spirituality in the lives of refugees, how participation in the choir helped them to feel a sense of community, and the use of choral singing as a form of integration. More specifically, we discuss how the refugee-initiated autonomous aspect of the choir created an environment in which each member had a personal stake in developing and caring for the choir community as a whole. As a majority of the interviewees felt that singing for God was the highest purpose, participation in this choir helped members connect to their faith while also giving a much-needed sense of purpose in uncertain times.
The Technology Solutions of Service Quality for Ship Repair Service Providers
Authors: Hsu Yu-Chang , Lu Hua-An , Chu Ching-Wu
Published: February 2024

Ship repair service providers (SRSPs) are divided into repair shops and repair yards. The process of evaluating the service quality of SRSPs is detailed in the ship management and operation procedures held by ship-owners, who must evaluate SRSPs annually to ensure the continued provision of high-quality maintenance and repair services. The high-quality repair services provided by SRSPs can also enhance the strength of ship-owners; ensure the ship successfully passes Flag, PSC, and CLASS inspections; and maintain the ship’s seaworthiness. This study combined fuzzy quality function deployment (FQFD) and grey relational analysis (GRA) to evaluate the service quality of SRSPs. The research findings revealed that “reasonable pricing and discount conditions” and “high-quality repairs and reliability-centred guarantee service” are the technical solutions that must be prioritised by repair shops and yards, respectively. Moreover, the evaluation criteria, technical solutions, and research results discussed in this study provide a reference for ship-owners and SRSPs.
Analyzing Naval Fleet Modelling with a Tactics Perspective – The Case of Implementation of Autonomous Vessels
Authors: Liwång Hans , Kindgren Jonas , Granholm Johan , Tärnholm Therese
Published: February 2024

Development of autonomous vessels is expected to create a paradigm shift in how warfare is conducted. Therefore, there is need to explore the possibilities and limitations in developing integrated systems for defence at sea to support innovation. Fleet modelling can analyse functions and other design options such as autonomous platform’s and evaluate their added effect in naval operations. However, due to the complexity of naval operations, it is not feasible to create a tool that covers all aspects needed to mimic reality. This study, from the perspective of naval tactics, investigate the value of a tool that analyses potential fleet architectures including autonomous platforms. The study identifies that the tool creates relevant mental models for future naval fleets by identifying feasible fleet compositions. However, the proposed fleet combinations are only tested against a limited set of tactical needs and can only be seen as a starting point for development.
The design and implementation of XForró14-Poly1305: a new Authenticated Encryption Scheme
Authors: Coutinho Murilo , Passos Iago , Borges Fábio
Published: February 2024

At Asiacrypt 2022 and its extended version at Journal of Cryptology 2023, Coutinho et al. proposed Forró, a novel ARX-based stream cipher with a design reminiscent of Salsa and ChaCha ciphers. The authors demonstrated that Forró provides a higher security margin using fewer operations, thereby reducing the total number of rounds while preserving the security level. This results in a faster cipher across various platforms, particularly on constrained devices. However, Forró’s primary limitation is its exclusive encryption capability, with no authentication support. To address this issue, in this paper, we introduce the XForró14 cipher and combine it with Poly1305 to create an Authenticated Encryption with Associated Data (AEAD) scheme. Furthermore, to facilitate the practical implementation of this cipher, we have developed a new fork of the libsodium project (https://doc.libsodium.org/), incorporating XForró14-Poly1305 as a fresh AEAD alternative. Our project can be accessed at https://github.com/murcoutinho/libsodium.
Relevance of Oxidoreductases in Cellular Metabolism and Defence
Authors: Das Panchashree , Sen Priyabrata
Published: February 2024

Oxidoreducatses occupy one-third of all enzymatic activities registered in the BRaunschweig ENzyme DAtabase (BRENDA). This group of enzymes are playing a vital role in plant growth and metabolism. Oxidoreducatses (EC 1) is the largest class of enzyme that includes dehydrogenases, oxygenase, peroxidise, oxidases and other enzymes that catalyse oxidation–reduction reaction by transferring electrons, hydrogen, or oxygen from a reductant molecule to an oxidant molecule. These enzymes play an important role in photosynthesis, aerobic and anaerobic respiration, amino acid metabolism and fatty acid metabolism. Besides metabolism these enzymes are also involve in providing defence against pathogens by activating signal transduction pathways. Here we have discussed in details about the sub-classes of oxidoreductase ezymes according to the reaction they catalyse and their importance in metabolism and defence against plant pathogen attack.
Utilization of Secondary Metabolites in Cotton Production
Authors: Yue Ziming , Tseng Te-Ming , Raja Reddy K. , Krishnan Natraj , Lu Shien
Published: February 2024

Cotton is the most critical fiber crop and one of the top three oilseed crops in the world. One pronounced feature of cotton is that it is rich in secondary metabolites, mainly including terpenoids, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. These secondary metabolites have various ecological roles, such as defense and signal transmission. With the concept of plant secondary metabolites becoming more and more evident in the mid-twentieth century, cotton secondary metabolites as natural phytoalexins were also established. Terpenoids are stored in pigment glands that are distributed almost all cotton plant surfaces or subsurfaces and defend cotton plants from chewing insects, pathogens, and other herbivores. Flavonoids are relevant to fiber quality and color and also play a role in mechanism in insect and pathogen resistance. Phenolic acids play a role in weed suppression and insect and pathogen resistance. There are several reviews on cotton secondary metabolites, and the most recent one was five years ago. They all focus on the metabolites themselves. None of them focus on applications in cotton production. This review started from browsing the abundant literature on cotton secondary metabolites, and then analyzing their potential application in cotton production. Finally, our recent findings were discussed in this chapter.
Articulación urbana integral, solución para la fragmentación de la ciudad: parques San Cristóbal y Primero de Mayo y su entorno, en Bogotá
Authors: Alvarez Ovalle Clara Patricia
Published: February 2024

Este trabajo surgió de la preocupación que existe por el aislamiento entre los procesos naturales y los procesos urbanos, los cuales han debilitado los mecanismos de integración espacial en las ciudades. Las intervenciones en el espacio urbano de forma individual, sin incluir el contexto total generan procesos de fragmentación. Por esta razón, esta investigación desde la visión del diseño urbano, brinda una solución para afrontar la fragmentación urbana y proveer espacios integrados y articulados con el entorno. Como consecuencia, se desarrolló un método que aborda tres estructuras: funcional, ambiental y de imagen, las cuales definieron las variables de actuación en el proyecto urbano bajo una esfera integral del diseño.

This work arose from the concern that exists for the isolation between natural processes and urban processes, which have weakened the mechanisms of spatial integration in cities. Interventions in the urban space individually, without including the total context, generate processes of fragmentation. For this reason, this research from the perspective of urban design provides a solution to address urban fragmentation and provide integrated and articulated spaces with the environment. As a consequence, a method was developed that addresses three structures: functional, environmental and image, which defined the action variables in the urban project under an integral sphere of design.
Peripheral urbanization in Buenos Aires, Istanbul, and Barcelona
Authors: Fité Matamoros Pol
Published: February 2024

In this paper I juxtapose the processes of urbanization that took place in Gran Buenos Aires, metropolitan Istanbul, and Barcelona’s metropolitan region under their respective developmentalist regimes through Teresa Caldeira’s (2017) conceptual lens of ‘peripheral urbanization.’ This comparative analysis flags the role of autoconstruction and autourbanization as central to sustaining developmentalist agendas across the globe by granting access to housing to large sectors of the population, providing in turn a much-needed pool of industrial laborers and a market of land-owning consumers. It also elucidates the key role of the State (too often dismissed as absent) and the ways in which different social groups engage in peripheral urbanization (from the urban poor to the middle classes, to the elites). By focusing on peripheral urbanization as a process rather than built form, this comparison also complicates analyses of Barcelona’s peripheral practices that mirror solely on north-Atlantic forms and models, turning instead to countries in the Global South that have undergone similar dynamics.

Este artículo yuxtapone los procesos de urbanización que tuvieron lugar en el Gran Buenos Aires, el Estambul metropolitano, y la región metropolitana de Barcelona bajo sus respectivos regímenes desarrollistas a través del concepto de ‘urbanización periférica’ de Teresa Caldeira (2017). Este análisis comparativo destaca el papel de la autoconstrucción y la autourbanización como elementos fundamentales para sostener proyectos desarrollistas en todo el mundo al dar acceso a la vivienda a amplios sectores de la población y proporcionando, a su vez, una muy necesaria reserva de mano de obra industrial y un mercado de consumidores propietarios de suelo. Esta comparación señala también el papel clave del Estado (con demasiada frecuencia descartado como ausente) y las formas en que diferentes grupos sociales participan de la urbanización periférica (desde las clases pobres urbanas hasta las élites, pasando por las clases medias). Al centrarse en la urbanización periférica como proceso en lugar de como forma construida, esta comparación añade complejidad a los análisis que han tratado de explicar las prácticas periféricas en Barcelona exclusivamente a través de formas y modelos del Atlántico Norte, recurriendo en su lugar a países del Sur Global que han experimentado dinámicas similares.
Alzheimer’s disease susceptibility in African American elders: a classification and regression tree (CART) analysis approach
Authors: Seek Moon Sung , Anderson Lindsey , Lee Jinwon , Moon Youngkwang
Published: February 2024

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is increasingly prevalent, especially among African American older adults. Despite its widespread nature, accurate and timely diagnosis of AD remains challenging. Addressing the research gap in sociodemographic and cardiovascular risk factor research associated with AD in African American older adults, this study aimed to identify and analyze distinct subgroups within this population that are particularly vulnerable to AD, thereby contributing to the development of targeted interventions and healthcare strategies. This study employs a rigorous methodology utilizing classification and regression tree (CART) analysis to examine data from the 2017 Uniform Data Set (UDS). This approach enables a nuanced analysis of AD susceptibility among African American older adults. The CART analysis revealed significant associations between the studied sociodemographic and cardiovascular risk factors and AD susceptibility among African American older adults. The results indicate the presence of specific subgroups with increased vulnerability to AD, shaped by varying levels of education [relative importance (RI): 100%], antidepressant usage (RI: 83.1%), BMI (RI: 71.2%), use of antipsychotic agents (RI: 35.5%), and age of smoking cessation (RI: 21.5%). These findings underscore the importance of culturally specific research and interventions for addressing AD among African Americans. This study's findings, revealing significant associations between sociodemographic and cardiovascular risk factors and AD susceptibility among African American older adults, underscore the necessity of developing healthcare policies and interventions specifically tailored to address these risks.
Lies I Tell My Father
Authors: Alderburke J.G. ,   After Dinner Conversation
Published: February 2024

How should you treat a parent who doesn’t remember you? Is it okay to lie to make them happy? In this work of philosophical short story fiction, the narrator goes over to visit her Alzheimer’s father so her mother can take a break from looking after him. Like every trip to visit her father, the conversations revolve around him telling the same stories of things that happened 30 years earlier over, and over again. Conversely, he struggles to remember other parts of his own past, like a trip to Europe, as the names of his children. The narrator decides it’s okay to simply listen, agree, and lie in order to keep the peace. At one point, she decides to briefly leave the house and reenter to see if her father remembers she was there just minutes earlier; he does not remember. Finally, her mother comes home from her reprieve her she is able to go home to her partner and a waiting drink.