bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengembangan Aplikasi Mobile Learning Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Interaktif pada Elemen Pemasangan dan Konfigurasi Perangkat Jaringan
Authors: Saputri Sonia , Saputra Hadi Kurnia , Hadi Ahmaddul , Budayawan Khairi
Published: December 2024

Aplikasi Mobile Learning ini dikembangkan untuk mendukung Kurikulum Merdeka yang berfokus pada pengembangan kompetensi siswa, terutama pada Elemen Pemasangan dan Konfigurasi Perangkat Jaringan. Aplikasi ini dirancang sebagai media pembelajaran interaktif berbasis Android, sehingga lebih efisien dan praktis serta memungkinkan siswa mempelajari materi secara mandiri di luar jam sekolah, baik di rumah maupun di lokasi lainnya. Aplikasi ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan motivasi dan minat belajar siswa. Pengembangan aplikasi dilakukan dengan metode Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC) yang meliputi enam tahapan: konsep, perancangan desain, pengumpulan materi, pembuatan, pengujian, dan distribusi. Melalui metode MDLC, pengujian dilakukan dengan Alpha Test, yang menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi Mobile Learning ini berfungsi sesuai tujuan dan layak digunakan oleh siswa maupun pengguna umum lainnya.Kata kunci : Mobile Learning, Media Pembelajaran Interaktif, Android, Pemasangan dan Konfigurasi Perangkat Jaringan , MDLC.This Mobile Learning application was developed to support the Independent Curriculum which focuses on developing student competencies, especially in the Network Device Installation and Configuration Elements. This application is designed as an interactive learning media based on Android, so that it is more efficient and practical and allows students to study the material independently outside of school hours, either at home or in other locations. This application is expected to increase students' motivation and interest in learning. Application development is carried out using the Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC) method which includes six stages: concept, design planning, material collection, creation, testing, and distribution. Through the MDLC method, testing is carried out with the Alpha Test , which shows that this Mobile Learning application functions according to its objectives and is suitable for use by students and other general users.Keywords: Mobile Learning, Interactive Learning Media, Android, Network Device Installation and Configuration , MDLC.
Islamic Parenting Sebagai Pendidikan Keluarga: Konsep Pendidikan Anak Usia 0 Tahun Sampai 12 Tahun Sesuai Metode Nabi SAW
Authors: Setiasih Ani , Subur Subur
Published: December 2024

Pendidikan keluarga adalah pendidikan pertama dan paling utama dalam pembentukan kepribadian seorang anak. Untuk itu dalam proses mendidik anak kedua orang tua seharusnya memiliki ilmu dan wawasan terkait berbagai cara terbaik dalam mendidik anak terutama metode mendidik yang merujuk sesuai ajaran pada Nabi SAW. Karena untuk membentuk generasi muslim yang shaleh tidak akan terlepas dari dua pondasi Islam yaitu yang utama adalah Al - Quran dan hadis. Oleh karena itu, fokus masalah kajian ini tertuju pada bagaimana mendidik anak sesuai ajaran Nabi yang dapat mewujudkan generasi muslim yang rebbani. Oleh karena itu, fokus masalah kajian ini tertuju pada bagaimana cara keluarga mendidik anak usia 0 tahun sampai usia 12 tahun sesuai dengan ajaran Nabi SAW. Paparan kajian ini dianalisis secara kualitatif melalui hasil studi kepustakaan atau library research. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa : 1) konsep pendidikan Nabi adalah konsep pendidikan yang bersumber dari Wahyu Allah yaitu Al - Quran dan dinilai mampu mencetak generasi muslim yang sholeh baik secara individu maupun sosial, 2) Pendidikkan sesuai cara Nabi terdiri dari beberapa tahapan yang harus dipenuhi orang tua atau seorang pendidik. Untuk penentuan keberhasilannya para orang tua maka dituntut agar mendidik anak Sesuai dengan perkembangan dan perbedaan karakter yang mereka miliki, 3) Pendidikan sesuai metode Nabi SAW merupakan metode terbaik untuk mempersiapkan dan membentuk aspek moral spiritual dan sosial anak. Hal ini dikarenakan kepribadian Nabi SAW merupakan uswah dalam segala hal baik dalam aspek ibadahnya, perkataannya, maupun perbuatannya.
Application of QuizWhizzer-based Educational Games to Improve Students' Learning Outcomes on History Lessons
Authors: Triyoga Agus , Hartati Umi , Dewi Tiara Anggia , Martinaningrum Martinaningrum
Published: December 2024

This study examines the implementation of QuizWhizzer-based educational games in history learning for class X.7 at SMA Negeri 2 Metro. The main objective is to improve student learning outcomes through more interactive and engaging methods. Using the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method, this study was conducted in two cycles, involving 36 students. Data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and tests. The results show a significant increase in student engagement and learning outcomes. In the initial test, only 22% of students achieved the Minimum Completeness Criteria (KKM). After implementing QuizWhizzer, the completion rate increased to 53% in cycle I and 94% in cycle II. Observations indicated a 30% increase in student engagement and higher learning motivation. This study concludes that the use of QuizWhizzer as a learning medium is effective in enhancing student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes in history subjects. These findings support the adoption of educational games as an innovative and effective learning strategy.
Workshop Pembelajaran Logika Pemrograman Menggunakan Construct 3 di SMA BOPKRI 1 Yogyakarta
Authors: Nendya Matahari Bhakti , Senapartha I Kadek Dendy
Published: December 2024

Abstrak: Pemrograman adalah keterampilan kunci dalam era teknologi informasi yang terus berkembang pesat. Untuk menghadapi tuntutan masa depan, pendidikan di tingkat Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) memiliki peran yang sangat penting dalam mempersiapkan siswa untuk menjadi individu yang kompeten di bidang teknologi. Workshop "Pembelajaran Logika Pemrograman Menggunakan Construct 3" di SMA BOPKRI 1 Yogyakarta bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman dasar dalam logika pemrograman kepada siswa, dengan menggunakan alat pengembangan game Construct 3 yang bersifat user-friendly. Workshop ini bertujuan untuk membantu siswa merancang, mengembangkan, dan memahami konsep dasar pemrograman melalui pengalaman interaktif dalam pembuatan game. Workshop ini diharapkan dapat membantu siswa meningkatkan pemahaman logika pemrograman, berpikir kritis, dan kreativitas mereka, serta memberikan wawasan tentang peluang karir di bidang teknologi. Kami berharap bahwa workshop ini akan berkontribusi positif dalam membentuk generasi siswa yang siap untuk menghadapi tantangan di dunia teknologi yang terus berubah. Hasil yang dicapai berupa karya game digital yang merupakan perwujudan dari ide kreatif dan logika siswa dalam pemrograman. Abstract: Programming is a key skill in the rapidly evolving information technology era. To meet future demands, education at the high school level plays a crucial role in preparing students to become competent individuals in the field of technology. The workshop titled "Understanding Programming Logic Using Construct 3" at SMA BOPKRI 1 Yogyakarta aims to provide students with a fundamental understanding of programming logic using the user-friendly game development tool Construct 3. This workshop is designed to help students design, develop, and grasp basic programming concepts through interactive game development experiences. It is expected that this workshop will enhance students' understanding of programming logic, critical thinking, and creativity, as well as provide insights into career opportunities in the technology field. We hope that this workshop will make a positive contribution in shaping a generation of students who are ready to face the challenges of the ever-changing world of technology. The results achieved are digital game works which are a release of students' creative ideas and logic in programming.
Edukasi Bahaya Merokok dan Kanker Payudara serta Lokakarya Berhenti Merokok dan SADARI di SMA Immanuel Kalasan Yogyakarta
Authors: Saputra Lili Ananta , Widowati Galuh , Jayadi Tejo , Haryaningtyas Estherina Fajar , Jawa Tresia
Published: December 2024

Kanker menjadi penyebab kematian kedua terbanyak di dunia. Provinsi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY) berada pada peringkat pertama prevalensi kanker terbanyak. Edukasi mengenai kanker diharapkan dapat membantu meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat untuk menjauhi faktor risiko kanker dan melakukan deteksi dini sehingga angka kejadian kanker dapat berkurang.  Departemen Patologi Anatomik Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana (PA FK UKDW) mengadakan program pengabdian masyarakat berupa edukasi dengan topik bahaya merokok dan kanker payudara, dilanjutkan dengan lokakarya berhenti merokok dan pemeriksaan payudara sendiri (SADARI) di SMA Immanuel Kalasan, Yogyakarta. Target peserta yang hadir adalah seluruh guru dan siswa sebanyak 46 orang. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah ceramah interaktif. Materi edukasi yang disampaikan adalah mengenai definisi, gejala, pencegahan, dan deteksi dini kanker payudara serta bahaya merokok. Lokakarya dibagi menjadi 2 kelompok. Peserta laki-laki mengikuti lokakarya berupa diskusi dan komitmen untuk berhenti merokok. Peserta perempuan mengikuti lokakarya SADARI, dibagi menjadi kelompok kecil dan masing-masing memeragakan Teknik SADARI. Peserta antusias mengikuti kegiatan ini dengan mengajukan pertanyaan dan berpartisipasi aktif dalam lokakarya. Diharapkan dengan adanya kegiatan ini, pengetahuan mengenai kanker pada usia sekolah semakin meningkat dan juga meningkatkan kesadaran untuk SADARI dan berhenti merokok. Program edukasi kesehatan dan lokakarya ini diharapkan dapat terus berlanjut dengan target sasaran yang lebih luas.
Determination of Mite Fauna in Common Bean Plantations of Central Anatolia Region and Seasonal Population Fluctutation of Major Pest Species
Authors: Gök Narin , Barış Aydemir , Kumral Nabi Alper , Çobanoğlu Sultan , Diler Heval
Published: December 2024

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), a member of the Fabaceae family, are annual herbaceous plant originating from Central America. Common beans are among the most consumed legumes worldwide. There are numerous biotic and abiotic factors that affect common bean yield, with mites forming a significant group of pests among the biotic factors. The aim of this study, conducted in three different provinces from 2017 to 2018, was to identify mite species as biotic factors and monitor population fluctuations of major mite pest species on common beans. The identified plant pest mite species were Tetranychus urticae Koch, Tetranychus atlanticus (McGregor), Tetranychus solanacearum (Cobanoglu & Ueckermann, 2015), and Schizotetranychus asparagi (Oudemans, 1928), with T. urticae being the most prevalent pest in beans. The populations of these pest species were monitored at 2-4 week intervals, and field infection rates (%), district average infection rates (%), and provincial average infection rates were determined. Additionally, the average mite density per leaf (mites/leaf) was calculated. In Ankara province, infection rates started at 22.31% and reached 100%, with mite density per leaf ranging from 0.0 to 1.92. In Konya province, infection rates started at 27.03% and reached 88.99%, with mite density per leaf ranging from 0.08 to 49.57. In Afyonkarahisar province, infection rates started at 5.55% and reached 100%, with mite density per leaf ranging from 0.83 to 27.57. This study is the first faunistic survey in the region, identifying S. asparagi in Türkiye for the first time among the harmful mite species, and T. solanacearum was detected for the first time on common bean.
EMERGENCE IN THE WAEMU AND EMCCA AREAS
Authors: IRAGI NTWALI Valéry , CIRHUZA CENTWALI Guillain
Published: December 2024

The Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (EMCCA) and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) have succeeded in stabilizing their monetary systems, but this monetary stability has not been accompanied by real emergence. The economies of most of the member states of these two organizations are based on commodities and cocoa, which means that they are completely volatile and therefore lack the stability necessary for real emergence. This study based mainly on documentary research through the exploitation of reports produced by various international and regional institutions such as the IMF, the World Bank, the African Development Bank, ECOWAS, etc., and the writings of various emergence theorists, shows the role that industrialization and diversification of the economies of the WAEMU and EMCCA zones should play in the development of the economies of the member states and the improvement of the living conditions of the populations.
Dinâmica de uso e cobertura do solo em função da instalação da usina hidrelétrica Salto Osório no Sudoeste Paranense
Authors: Victorino Heloísa da Silva , Campos José Ricardo da Rocha
Published: December 2024

O Brasil tem explorado seus recursos hídricos para geração de energia e promoção do desenvolvimento socioeconômico desde o século XIX. Um exemplo desta política foi a instalação da Usina Hidrelétrica (UHE) Salto Osório, localizada no Rio Iguaçu. Apesar da importância e do potencial brasileiro em produzir eletricidade, a implantação de UHEs influencia em todo seu entorno, provocando grandes transformações no cenário. Este trabalho objetivou utilizar o conjunto de técnicas de Geoprocessamento, dados censitários e a literatura disponível para analisar os efeitos resultantes da implantação e operação da UHE Salto Osório sobre seu entorno. Para isto realizou-se a classificação supervisionada em imagens orbitais Landsat em datas que possibilitaram a análise da evolução temporal de uso e cobertura do solo da área de estudo e a análise conjunta com dados censitários e bibliografia. Os resultados mostram que a implantação da UHE, associada às terras férteis e ao fortalecimento da agricultura no período, atraiu muitos imigrantes que, no processo de desenvolvimento dos municípios do entorno, promoveram significativas mudanças na paisagem.
Palavras-chave: Sensoriamento Remoto. Uso e Cobertura do Solo. UHE Salto Osório.
First report of Robustodorus subtenuis on garlic plants in Poland
Authors: Flis Łukasz , Dobosz Renata , Chałańska Aneta , Wawrzyniak Anna , Zapałowska Anita , Skwiercz Andrzej
Published: December 2024

During the observation of a garlic plantation, a sample consisting of plants with symptoms of growth inhibition and the soil surrounding the roots was collected. Phytophagous nematodes were isolated from the soil sample as well as the garlic plant shoots, with an average density of 75 individuals per 100 mL. Microscope slides were prepared from adult individuals and subjected to morphological and morphometric analysis, as well as DNA examination. It was demonstrated that the examined nematodes belong to the species Robustodorus subtenuis. Both the female and male nematodes differed from individuals previously found in the cultivation of Narcissus and Gladiolus. On average, R. subtenuis females have shorter bodies and longer tails, with the averages calculated for the nematode population from the soil being slightly lower than the average values for nematodes from the garlic shoots. Additionally, the females found in the soil had a shorter distance from the lip region to the vulva and a shorter post-vulval sac, the length of which constituted 32 to 45% of the distance from the vulva to the anus. On average, the male bodies were shorter and had longer tails. They were also wider at the level of the anus. The average body length of males isolated from the soil, like that of the females, was lower than the average for individuals isolated from the garlic shoots. Variations in the influence of the host plant on the morphometry of the parasitic nematodes were observed. This is the first report of R. subtenuis colonizing garlic plants in Poland.
Cardiovascular problems in rabbits in reference to hypothyroidism – a four-year retrospective study
Authors: Mazurek Ł. , Staniec M. , Żółkiewski P. , Skrzypczak M. , Adaszek Ł.
Published: December 2024

The effects of T4 are mainly manifested by positive ino- and chronotropism. The syndrome accompanying hypothyroidism in rabbits (impaired myocardial contractility and reduced ejection capacity) is caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormones - especially T4. The study group consisted of a total of 41 animals: 15 males and 26 females, ranging in age from 2 months to 8 years. with echocardiogram showing reduced fractional shortening (<30%), with normal results of heamatological and biochemical tests. Blood was collected in order to measure T4 level. Echocardiographic examinations were performed with two-dimensional (2D) imaging, M-mode measurements and the pulsed/colour-labelled Doppler technique. Statistical analysis was performed using Statistica 13.0. Correlations were determined: between serum thyroxine concentration and the value of the fraction of shortening in the groups: young animals (up to 5 years of age) and older animals, females and males, and sterilised and non-sterilised animals. Statistical analysis showed a positive correlation between T4 levels in the blood of the test animals and myocardial fractional shortening and heart rate and left-atrial to aortic ratio (LA/Ao) in the pre-treatment period. A positive correlation was also shown after dividing the patients into 2 groups based on their age (below 5 years vs. 5 years and over), sex (male and female rabbits) and fact of sterilization (yes/no). Our study unequivocally confirmed a positive correlation between the decreased serum T4 concentration and reduced fractional shortening, indicating decreased cardiac systolic function in hypothyroid rabbits.
Pathogenicity and drug resistance characterization of Streptococcus agalactiae isolated from dairy cows
Authors: Jiang L.J. , Liu H.R. , Liu Z.Y. , Li Q. , Wang Y.C. , Tan B.W.
Published: December 2024

Streptococcus agalactiae, commonly known as S. agalactiae, is a critical zoonotic pathogen that significantly reduces milk yield and product quality and poses a significant risk to public health. Although S. agalactiae is increasingly recognised as a principal agent causing milkborne infections, research dedicated to this pathogen in dairy cattle has been less extensive than that of other pathogens. This study aimed to examine the antibiotic resistance profiles of S. agalactiae derived from dairy cows and assess its pathogenicity using validated in vivo models. The findings contribute essential scientific insights into the realm of environmental antibiotic resistance research. The resistance of S. agalactiae isolates to drugs was assessed using the broth microdilution technique. Additionally, PCR analysis was used to identify six important virulence genes. The study revealed that S. agalactiae was fully susceptible to streptomycin, meropenem, ciprofloxacin, clindamycin, cefquinome, and cloxacillin in general laboratory settings and within milk samples. However, among the antibiotics tested, tetracycline exhibited the highest level of resistance, with rates reaching 70%. Penicillin showed a resistance level of 50%, followed by doxycycline at 30%. Additionally, the resistance rates for apramycin and cefoxitin were both 20%, whereas florfenicol resistance was observed at a rate of 10%. All isolates of S. agalactiae carried the cfb gene. However, it is noteworthy that only one isolate possessed this gene exclusively, while the other nine isolates shared a uniform set of four additional virulence genes. The study highlighted the significant impact of these virulence factors on the pathogenic behaviour of S. agalactiae from dairy sources. This was demonstrated by the high mortality rates observed in experimental infections using Galleria mellonella (G. mellonella) larvae and mouse models. These findings contribute to understanding the relationship between the pathogenic properties of S. agalactiae and the virulence genes it carries.
Melatonin prevents nicotine-induced hepatotoxicity by modulating apoptosis and histopathological changes in rats
Authors: Şengül S.A. , İçen Taşkın I. , Aşır F. , Eraslan Şakar A. , Pektanç Şengül G.
Published: December 2024

Nicotine, the main toxic component of tobacco, directly or indirectly causes adverse effects on the liver metabolism. Melatonin, secreted by the pineal gland, has anti-apoptotic activity as well as antioxidant activity. The aim of this study was to reveal the antiapoptotic effects of melatonin in rats with experimentally induced chronic liver damage with nicotine. In this study, 32 male Wistar albino rats were divided into four groups: control, melatonin, nicotine and nicotine+melatonin. During the experiment, nicotine (1 mg/kg) and melatonin (10 mg/kg) were administered daily intraperitoneally for 56 days. At the end of the study, the liver tissues were taken for histopathological, immunohistochemical and molecular analysis. The administration of melatonin was determined to partially alleviate histopathological changes in the liver tissue induced by nicotine, such as hepatocyte degeneration, vascular dilatation and congestion, and leukocyte infiltration. It was observed that there was a significant decrease in Bax expression levels and a significant increase in Bcl-2 expression levels in the nicotine+melatonin group when compared to the injury group. On the other hand, it was determined that melatonin administration reduced the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio, which was significantly higher in the nicotine group compared to the other groups, to a level close to the control group. Additionally, as a result of immunohistochemical evaluation, it was observed that decreased Bax expression and increased Bcl-2 expression in hepatocytes in the nicotine+melatonin group were at a level close to the control group. Our results revealed that melatonin is a hepatoprotective and effective antioxidant by suppressing cell apoptosis and increasing the rate of healing after damage at both the immunohistochemical and molecular levels.
Effect of commercial prescription diets containing prebiotics on clinical signs and fecal miocrobiome in dogs with intestinal disease
Authors: Koyama K. , Akiyama R. , Oda H. , Komiya T. , Gokita K. , Sako T. , Mori A.
Published: December 2024

Diet has emerged as a key modulator of the gut microbiota, offering a potential strategy for disease prevention and management. This study investigated the effects of the Prescription Diet Gastrointestinal Biome (GB) on 7 healthy dogs and 16 dogs with chronic gastrointestinal diseases (GI dogs). Our investigation monitored changes in body weight and the Canine Inflammatory Bowel Disease Activity Index (CIBDAI) in 16 GI dogs fed a GB diet. Additionally, we assessed the gut microbiota using 16S rRNA sequencing pre- (GI dogs) and post- (healthy dogs and GI dogs) administration of GB diet. In dogs with GI, a significant improvement in the severity of CIBDAI was observed post-feeding with the GB diet compared to the period pre-feeding, without any changes in body weight. Primary changes in the gut microbiome were marked by significant differences between healthy and GI dogs. However, post-feeding the GB diet in GI dogs, resulted in an increase in Turicibacter and a decrease in Escherichia-Shigella linked with gastrointestinal inflammation. In conclusion, the GB diet appears to positively influence the gut microbiota and clinical outcomes in dogs with GI. Future studies should explore these relationships by focusing on the long-term effects of diet on the gut health and disease management.
"How can we refuse the gift of spirits?" Ontological conflicts between indigenous hunting practices and conservation projects in northern Mongolia
Authors: Küçüküstel Selcen
Published: December 2024

Conflicts between indigenous people and state authorities over conservation projects are increasing in many parts of the world, as traditional indigenous territories mostly coincide with areas that hold 80% of the world's biodiversity. Although both indigenous people and conservationists think of themselves as the "protectors" of those territories, disagreements about how to protect those lands seem inevitable. When the issue concerns hunting bans, it becomes even more polarized. From a scientific perspective, hunting is seen simply as an activity of killing animals and causing more extinction, while indigenous people may view it in various other ways: as a rite of regeneration of animals or as communicating with spirits. Thus, the main reason for the conflict is their different understanding of nature and animals and how to interact with them; in other words, it is rooted in ontological disputes. To investigate this further, this article analyses the Dukha community in northern Mongolia. The Dukha are reindeer herders/hunters whose territory was declared a national park, banning hunting. This article demonstrates how the life cycle and social relations of Indigenous communities can be disturbed by the establishment of protected areas.
Veterinary care providers recognize clinical utility of genetic testing but report limited confidence in interpreting direct-to-consumer results
Authors: Bennett Nikki E. , Johnson Elizabeth A. , Gray Peter B.
Published: December 2024

OBJECTIVE

Direct-to-consumer (D2C) genetic tests are increasingly accessible to pet owners, with commercial genetic companies entering veterinary distribution markets. This study evaluated veterinary care providers’ (VCPs) awareness of the D2C genetic industry, experiences with clients’ inquiries, perceptions of clinical utility, and confidence in interpreting test results.

METHODS

Veterinary care providers attending a professional conference (February 19 through 23, 2023) were invited to complete an online survey.

RESULTS

229 VCPs began the survey, and 218 completed all sections. Respondents were predominately veterinarians (131 of 218 [60.3%]), mostly working in small animal practices (160 of 218 [73.7%]), with dogs (206 of 218 [94.9%]) and cats (199 of 218 [91.7%]). 186 of 229 participants (81.2%) encountered clients using or intending to use D2C genetic tests, often seeking recommendations or the VCP's opinion about genetic services. 86 of 131 veterinarians (65.6%) and 36 of 44 registered veterinary technicians (81.8%) perceived genetic testing as clinically useful. Veterinarians reported higher confidence in interpreting dog than cat results, with additional differences related to breed versus health information.

CONCLUSIONS

This study indicates that VCPs are generally aware of D2C genetic testing, with licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians recognizing its clinical utility. However, veterinarian confidence levels with assisting clients in understanding their results varies by species and test type.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

As trends in D2C genetic testing persist, there is a need for interventions to address the lack of guidelines and improve VCP attitudes and confidence in assisting clients with these tests. This will involve genetic companies offering targeted support and continuing education to address gaps in confidence related to dog, cat, breed, and health information.
The Eye and Eye Diseases from the Perspective of Ancient Babylonian and Biblical Sources: A Study of Selected Texts
Authors: Anna Barnau
Published: December 2024

Until the late 19th century, the sources of the Hebrew Bible as well as the writings of classical Greco-Roman authors, provided the only information about the history of ancient Mesopotamia, Canaan, and other civilizations of the ancient Near East. It is difficult to determine how much Hebrew ophthalmology depends on the ophthalmology of other nations. It can only be said that the Babylonians and Egyptians had the greatest influence on it. The Jewish ancestor Abraham immigrated from Mesopotamia to Canaan, and Babylonia already had a high culture in the fourth millennium BC, also in relation to medicine in general, and ophthalmology in particular.

The following study presents the meaning and understanding of the human eye and eye diseases from the perspective of selected ancient Babylonian and Biblical sources.
The Perfect Feminist Movie Does Not Exist: Screening the Barbie Buzz
Authors: Preda Alina
Published: December 2024

Given the remarkable financial success of Greta Gerwig’s film, its perceived merits and shortcomings need to be examined in order to determine what caused the significant social media attention, which included both substantial praise and sharp criticism. Starting from an overview of the Barbie-doll’s evolution over the years and relying on the mixed reception enjoyed by the film Barbie (2023), this article provides an analysis of how its director incorporates the feminist ideology, evaluates its effectiveness in harnessing the empowering aspects of the feminist discourse, and attempts to pinpoint the specific type of feminism it embraces. The aim is to scrutinise the claim that this production is nothing more than the epitome of insidious faux feminism, shamelessly brandished by the media industry to disguise its commercial objectives whilst posing as harbingers of progressive social change.
Postfeminist Representation: Masculinity on the Verge of Identity Crisis
Authors: Cornea Diana-Maria
Published: December 2024

Numerous studies on the popular icon Barbie have focused on the representation of the character Ken. This study aims to investigate the extent of masculinity employed in Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster picture Barbie (2023). I follow the film’s use of post-feminist language to critique hegemonic masculinity’s symbols and discuss theoretical issues such as gender identity crises and gender performativity.
“I’m Not Pretty Anymore:” Femininity and Beauty in the Barbie Movie
Authors: Máthé Nóra
Published: December 2024

The Barbie movie swept across the world and became the highest grossing movie of 2023, but it is also considered a controversial film, as the public and academic discourses around it show. Can Barbie be feminist? Is Barbie feminist enough? The expectations levied against the movie come from outside of it, reflecting on Barbie’s history from 1959 until today. Barbie embodies patriarchal views of women but she also showcases the way women entered the workforce, became less reliant on men, and more independent within society. While many critics blame Barbie for unrealistic body standards and capitalist overconsumption, I argue that the doll’s evolution also reflects the way women’s roles changed over the last sixty years. The aim of this paper is to analyze the way Barbie grapples with questions of beauty and femininity in 2023, with a sixty-year-old past of constantly changing definitions of what it means to be a woman.
‘Breaking’ the Silence and ‘Fighting’ Back: Changing Representations of Female Response to Gender-Based Violence in Select Malayalam Films
Authors: Parvathy N , Tripathi Priyanka
Published: December 2024

Representation, particularly mediated forms such as cinema, has always been a powerful tool to enable social change. On the one hand, cinema functions as an instrument that reinstates hegemonic patriarchy, but on the other, it also becomes “a tool for political resistance and subversion” (Lauret, 1991, p. 66). Recently, South Asian cinema and, more specifically, the corpora of Malayalam cinema1 has emerged as an empowering platform that addresses structural and institutionalised inequalities of gender. Broadly, the paper discusses the shift in the representational praxis of gender-based violence in Malayalam cinema, more specifically, the female protagonists’ responses to violence. Specifically, the paper focuses on two recent Malayalam films, Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey (2022) and The Teacher (2022). The films present vigilantism as a means of female empowerment, offering an alternative narrative to traditional portrayals of victimhood, and how it can resist feelings of powerlessness in the face of gender-based violence. Therefore, anchoring on Laura Mattoon D’Amore’s theoretical framework of vigilante feminism (2017), the study examines the intersection of vigilantism, gender-based violence, and cinematic representation, in an attempt to locate both the covert and overt forms and responses surrounding violence against women.
Análisis crítico sobre la valorización del mezcal artesanal mexiquense en el contexto de la denominación de origen
Authors: Florentino-Campos Ingrid Michelle , Thomé-Ortiz Humberto , González-Domínguez Irais
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: identificar las ambivalencias de las unidades de producción a pequeña escala de destilados artesanales de agave, para su valorización, en el contexto de su inclusión en la Denominación de Origen Mezcal. Metodología: estudio de caso cualitativo sobre la producción de mezcal en el municipio de Malinalco, mediante un análisis crítico de los procesos productivos del sistema agave-mezcal, empleando como técnica la etnografía multisituada, contrastada con las especificaciones de la Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM-070-SCFI-2016. Resultados: la normalización de estos productos agroalimentarios tiene variadas implicaciones en la medida que posibilita o impide el aprovechamiento legítimo de un bien común, cuya propiedad es difusa dentro de las estructuras rurales. Limitaciones: ante el marcado dinamismo de los marcos regulatorios sobre el mezcal en México, el análisis de las normativas presenta sesgos interpretativos en la temporalidad de los estudios, el proceso de litigio respecto a la ampliación territorial de 2018, plantea por sí mismo la inestabilidad normativa sobre la producción del destilado en el territorio mexiquense, por lo que la investigación tiene un carácter coyuntural. Conclusiones: los productores de mezcal artesanal presentan condiciones heterogéneas que apuntan a oportunidades diferenciadas de acceso a la denominación de origen, la cual favorece la privatización de un patrimonio colectivo, por lo que es necesario probar formas de resistencia y patrimonialización alternativas de este destilado tradicional.
Educação para a Cidadania em contexto escolar nos 50 anos do 25 de Abril
Authors: Bacelar Mariana , Hernandez-Hernandez Fernando , Menezes Isabel
Published: December 2024

We propose a retrospective study on Citizenship Education in schools in Portugal on the 50th anniversary of 25 April. By reviewing normative documents and literature produced over the last 50 years, we intend to update the mapping of educational policies in this field when we are facing the growth of populist and polarising tendencies. We hope to open up a space for reflection on the place of Citizenship Education in deepening democracy and encouraging civic and political participation among children and young people. From the creation of the first innovative experiences in the post-revolution period to the current National Strategy for Citizenship Education, there have been variations in the commitment to forming active and participatory citizens and the central philosophical and political orientation of the Basic Law of Portuguese Education. While a significant part of the discussion has centred on creating (and eliminating) curricular spaces for Citizenship Education, little consideration has been given to power relations and democratic management in schools. However, participation in day-to-day school decisions has potential civic and political significance. This implies recognising children and adolescents as political actors and schools as arenas of democratic life that value criticism, debate and productive dialogue.
As correntes e as contracorrentes das Ciências da Educação na Universidade do Porto
Authors: Correia José Alberto
Published: December 2024

Este texto constitui a versão escrita – reformulada e desenvolvida – de uma conferência realizada na Faculdade de Psicologia e Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto (doravante FPCE_UP), em 9 de maio de 2024, integrada no painel “A Psicologia e as Ciências da Educação na Universidade do Porto: contexto, afirmação e formação”, no âmbito das comemorações dos cinquenta (50) anos do 25 de Abril.
Sem ter a pretensão de fazer uma genealogia das Ciências da Educação neste contexto político e institucional, retomei alguns dos requisitos analíticos desta abordagem, para articular as indeterminações com as interdeterminações, tendo em conta os contextos políticos, epistemológicos e pedagógicos desta nova área científica.
Marta Cristina de Araújo: uma cartografia de insurreições poéticas
Authors: Nogueira Paulo
Published: December 2024

O presente texto resulta da sessão de homenagem a Marta Cristina de Araújo e lançamento das obras “No Verso das Mãos: Obra Poética e Outros Textos” e “Marta Cristina de Araújo: A Arte de Escreviver”, ocorrida no dia 5 de março de 2024 na Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto (FPCEUP). A mesa-redonda surgiu inserida no âmbito das comemorações dos 50 anos do 25 de abril, da FPCEUP.
Educação, liberdade e democracia: Celebrar 50 anos do 25 de Abril
Authors: Silva Sofia M. , Pais Sofia C. , Loureiro Armando
Published: December 2024

Celebrar 50 anos é escrever de memória vários pontos de interrogação aos caminhos feitos: social, político, económico, cultural. Faz meio século que Portugal colocou um ponto final em quatro décadas de ditadura fascista. As transformações ocorreram nos diferentes setores da nossa sociedade e, em alguns deles, como no da educação, procurámos compensar em poucas décadas séculos de atraso e de desinvestimento intencional. Consolidou-se uma escola pública, não já reservada a elites, mas aberta a crianças e jovens de realidades e contextos diversificados. Procurou-se garantir a igualdade de oportunidades de acesso e sucesso nos diferentes ciclos de estudos do nosso sistema de ensino. Este movimento foi acompanhado de largas expectativas sobre a escola, esperando-se que contribuísse de forma mais efetiva para a mobilidade social ascendente; para o desenvolvimento de cidadãos/ãs críticos/as e capazes de participar na sociedade; para formar pessoas para futuros mais incertos e rápidas transformações no mundo do trabalho. A história pública das escolas, nomeadamente no ensino superior, mostra caminho feito para que a educação de qualidade não esteja apenas reservada a “herdeiros”. Esse caminho tem sido feito não apenas na e através desta instituição, mas também de muitas outras da sociedade civil que têm dado realce ao papel que a educação, nas suas diferentes facetas, tem tido na promoção dos valores de Abril.
Project Management Applying the bim Methodology in Buildings. Case Study: Airos Building, Quito
Authors: Murillo Jamil Ignacio Palacios
Published: December 2024

Objective: Implement improvements in the architectural designs and execution phase of buildings using the BIM Management BIM methodology.
 
Theoretical Framework: This topic presents the main concepts and theories that support the research, such as BIM Management, BIM methodological process, systematization and architectural projection, BIM structure and sustainable standardization of buildings.
 
Method: The methodology adopted for this research is qualitative, analyzing the database of the Airos, Quito project and an applied study that includes the analysis of the integration of BIM methodologies and management for its implementation in traditional constructions. The BIM process standards of the 4 BIM functionalities interacting with the 7 LEN processes principles were analyzed under the Interaction Matrix developed by Sacks et al. (2010) who proposes a conceptual framework to analyze the interaction of LEAN and CAD.
 
Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed that the use of an BIM methodology as part of BIM management promotes a systematized design process and reduces the number of errors evidenced in the design and execution phases of projects. As a case study, the Airos building has maximized its resilience capacity by adopting sustainability standards, which reduces energy consumption and increases the bioclimatic capacity of the building.
 
Research Implications: The theoretical implications of BIM management and application of the BIM methodology within the design processes in a comparative study with CAD and LEAN processes are discussed, demonstrating that its contribution reduces errors and expands the capacity for resilience and satisfactory execution of projects.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to BIM literature and its correct management for design and execution processes in the Ecuadorian construction industry. This process contributes to the ecological and design benefits of the buildings, thus making them more attractive and meeting the needs of potential clients and adapting better to their environment.
Collaborative Governance Model of Employment Social Security Program in an Efforts to Expand Participation Coverage in Palembang City
Authors: Hafiz Achmad , Sobri KGS. M. , Leonardo Andries , Putra Raniasa
Published: December 2024

Objective: This study aims to analyze Collaborative Governance involved in the implementation of policies and expansion of the coverage of labor protection in the current Palembang area, as well as to recommend an effective Collaborative Governance model.
 
Theoretical Framework: This study uses the Collaborative Governance Model proposed by Governance. Collaborative Governance is an arrangement in which one or more public bodies directly engage non-state stakeholders in a formal, consensus-oriented, and deliberative collective decision-making process.
 
Method: In this study, the researcher used a qualitative method. This study used secondary data from local governments to deepen discussions and support primary data findings. Secondary data can be a valuable source of qualitative data and can enrich data that cannot be collected through interviews.
 
Results and Discussion: The implementation of collaborative governance in employment protection policies in Palembang requires the active involvement of various stakeholders. The main challenges in the form of public awareness and support from local governments require collaborative solutions involving all parties. With an inadequate level of collaboration, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan still needs to carry out broader and more targeted cooperation to achieve these goals.
 
Research Implications: Theoretically, this research enriches the knowledge of organizations and administration. Practically, the collaboration model that has been successfully formulated can be used as a tool for cooperation between organizations and conflict resolution.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by demonstrating the direct application of the Collaborative Governance theory. The relevance and value of this study are proven by providing recommendations in the implementation of Collaborative Governance.
Thermodynamic Evaluation of The Distillation Process: New Proposal For Performance Calculation
Authors: Souto Rivana Mabel Lucena Oliveira , Andrade Nayana Pereira , Lima Victor Hugo Braz de , Brito Karoline Dantas , Brito Romildo Pereira
Published: December 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to thermodynamically investigate the distillation process, in addition to proposing a new methodology to represent the thermodynamic performance of the distillation process.
 
Theoretical Framework: This topic presents the main concepts and theories that support the research. Thermodynamic efficiency and exergy efficiency stand out, providing a solid basis for understanding the context of the investigation.
 
Method: The methodology adopted for this research involves the simulation of the separation process of the azeotropic mixture acetone/methanol, using DMSO as the solvent. Data collection was performed through process optimization, considering the overall process and each column separately.
 
Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed that even in conventional distillation, thermodynamic efficiency is low and negative values ​​can be obtained. In the discussion section, these results are contextualized considering the theoretical framework, highlighting the implications and relationships identified. Possible discrepancies and limitations of the study are also considered in this section.
 
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of distillation processes. These implications may include energy efficiency and optimization of the distillation process.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by addressing thermodynamic terms in detail, in addition to proposing a new methodology to evaluate the thermodynamic performance of distillation processes. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by the detailing of the thermodynamic parameters.
Socio Ecological Model (SEM) and Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) Integrated Framework: A Proposal for Integration to Improve Intervention in the Digital Age of Medicine
Authors: Gousse Yolene , Ravenell Joseph , Steptoe Robert , Douglas Dawn , Camille Joanne , Castor Chimene
Published: December 2024

Health promotion intervention theory must adapt as evidence grows to support the complexities of social and behavioral health fields. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, digital health continues to grow, requiring a re-evaluation of traditional models’ applicability to these approaches.  The authors propose adapting and integrating the Socio-Ecological Model (SEM) and Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) models for application with digital health to deliver interventions. We also describe the application of the SEM-DOI integration in conjunction with a demonstration project, a digital intervention to improve Metabolic Syndromes (MetS) health outcomes. Future health interventions may consider the proposed SEM-DOI model to account for individual and community-level factors during implementation and use as a guide for meaningful evaluation. Adaptations of theoretical models to current-state interventions and integration of multiple, established models are needed to sustain prevention efforts and efficacy over time.
Potencialidade de ferramentas para a qualificação da extensão rural para assentamentos rurais
Authors: Piccin Dalbianco Vinicius , Emanoel Peres Diani Pedro , Jeronymo Eduardo Alison Fernando , Selvino Neumann Pedro , Vicente Zarnott Alisson
Published: December 2024

O artigo tem por objetivo analisar a potencialidade de ferramentas de trabalho para o aperfeiçoamento dos serviços de extensão rural voltada para os assentamentos da reforma agrária. Com relação ao método, a pesquisa se qualifica como sendo: qualitativa, de caráter descritivo, com aporte documental e pesquisa de campo. O trabalho é resultado da parceria entre a Universidade Federal do Pampa - Campus Itaqui e a Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. Através dos grupos de pesquisa GIEDER da UNIPAMPA e NEP Terra da UFSM, foram realizadas ações de campo durante o ano de 2022 em assentamentos localizados no município de Santana do Livramento. Com isso, foi retomado o desenvolvimento de ferramentas de extensão que podem ser adotadas pela política de Assistência Técnica e Extensão Rural (ATER). Estas ferramentas foram, o Sistema Integrado de Gestão Rural da ATES (SIGRA), a análise econômica de Unidades de Observações Pedagógicas (UOP) e a Sistematização de Experiência. As mesmas se mostraram com potencial para aprimorar os serviços de ATER para os assentamentos, isto para prática da coleta e sistematização de dados, a reconstituição histórica e reflexiva sobre as experiências de desenvolvimento dos assentamentos e na análise econômica das unidades produtivas que representam as famílias agrupadas por sistemas de produção.