bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Formulation Development and Evaluation of Ethosomal Gel of Acyclovir for the Treatment of Herpes Zoster
Authors: Shukla Kavita Verma , Sharma Anamika , Yadav Monika
Published: September 2024

The present study is to develop and evaluate an ethosomal gel formulation of acyclovir (ACV). It aims to provide a topical treatment for many viral infections that affect the skin. Administration of medications topically having the facility of delivering a high concentration of the drug to the skin than would be possible with systemic therapy. Topical administration of drugs is better for local action and the efficiency of the topically administered drug is increased with liposome, proliposomes and ethosomes. Recently, it was found that ethosomal carriers were phospholipid vesicular systems having relatively high concentrations of alcohol, enhances dermal and transdermal delivery of both lipophilic as well as hydrophilic molecules. ACV is the common antiviral agent that is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and chickenpox. ACV 5% cream is used for the treatment of infection along with oral dosage forms like tablets. These formulations show poor therapeutic outcome due to the poor bioavailability (15-20%) of oral dosage forms. Ethosomes were formulated using phospholipid, ethanol, polyethylene glycol and purified water by cold method. Ethosomes were evaluated for vesicle size, shape, optical microscopy, entrapment efficiency and in-vitro release study. AEF5 have better drug entrapment efficiency than the other formulation. The best formulation (AEF5) was used to prepare gel by using carbopol 934 as a gelling agent. The ethosomes were entrapped in gel matrix of carbopol 980 in different concentration 0.5%, 1.00% and 1.5% w/w. FT-IR studies revealed no interaction between the drug and excipients. The formulated gel formulation was evaluated with parameter pH, viscosity, spreadability, in-vitro release test, washability, extrudability study and stability studies. The formulation AEG2 have better in-vitro drug release profile which contains carbopol 980 concentration 1%w/w. The present work also focuses on making the formulation more pharmaceutically acceptable.
Keywords: Acyclovir, Ethosomal gel, Viral infections, Phospholipid, % Entrapment efficiency, Vesicle size
Evaluation of Anti-Hyperlipidemic Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Cassia Fistula Leaf
Authors: Chourasia Vivek , Ahmad Shohrab , Parmar Arvind , Kulkarni Sneha , Sahu Nitendra K
Published: September 2024

The present study was designed to perform evaluate antihyperglycemic activity of ethanolic extract of Cassia Fistula leaf. Leaf of cassia fistula was extracted using ethanol as solvent by soxhlet apparatus. The evaluation of antihyperlipidemic activity was done using High Fat Diet induced hyperlipidemia models in Wistar albino rats. The work entitled evaluation of anti-obesity activity of leaf of Cassia fistula was to determine the efficacy and safety in experimental animals. Both aqueous and alcoholic extract of leaf of Cassia Fistula (Linn.) have shown significant reduction in weight of heart and both the kidney as compared to cafeteria diet fed animals confirming their anti-obesity property. The aqueous and alcoholic extract of leaf of Cassia Fistula (Linn.) has shown significant decrease in serum levels of Total-Cholesterol, LDL-Cholesterol, VLDL-Cholesterol and Triglyceride.
Keywords: Antihyperglycemic, cassia fistula, hyperlipidemia, High fat diet, alcoholic extract
In Vitro Antioxidant Activity, Total Phenolic and Flavonoid Contents of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Leaves of Lagerstroemia Parviflora Roxb
Authors: Parkhe Geeta , Bharti Deepak
Published: September 2024

Plants have served human beings as a natural source for treatments and therapies from ancient times, amongst them medicinal herbs have gain attention because of its wide use and less side effects. In the recent years plant research has increased throughout the world and a huge amount of evidences have been collected to show immense potential of medicinal plants used in various traditional systems. Lagerstroemia parviflora Roxb (L. parviflora, Lythraceae) is a medium-sized deciduous plant indigenous to India and available even up to a height of 900m in the Himalayas. The plant is used for the treatment of syphilis, sores, and carbuncles. The aim of the present study was to determine qualitative and quantitative phytochemical and in vitro antioxidant activity of leaf of L. Parviflora. Qualitative analysis of various phytochemical constituents and quantitative analysis of total phenol and flavonoids were determined by the well-known test protocol available in the literature. Quantitative analysis of phenolic and flavonoids was carried out by Folins Ciocalteau reagent method and aluminium chloride method respectively. The in vitro antioxidant activity of hydroalcoholic extract of the leaf was assessed against DPPH assay method using standard protocols. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of phenols, flavonoids, saponins glycosides etc. The total phenolic and flavonoids content of L. Parviflora leaves of hydroalcoholic extract was 3.541 and 0.927mg/100mg respectively. The activities of hydroalcoholic leaves extract against DPPH assay method were concentration dependent with IC 50 values of ascorbic acid and extracts 17.681and 62.669μg/ml respectively. These studies provided information for correct identification of this plant material. The diverse array of phytochemicals present in the plant thus suggests its therapeutic potentials which may be explored in drug manufacturing industry as well as in traditional medicine.
Keywords: Lagerstroemia parviflora Roxb, Qualitative, Quantitative phytochemical, Antioxidant.
To Study Analgesic, Hypoglycemic and Hepatoprotective Activity of Moringa olefera Leaf Extract in Albino Wistar Rats
Authors: Aboobecker S.P.A. , Bajpai Anurag , Srivastava R.K. , Tewari Reshu , Hooda M.S.
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Moringa oleifera is widely found in Asian subcontinent and it has been used as an Analgesic, Hypoglycemic and hepatoprotective in Indian folklore medicine. In this study we compared the Analgesic, Hypoglycemic and hepatoprotective effects of Moringa oleifera ethanolic extracts with other standard drug in Albino Wistar Rats.
Methods:  Male Wistar albino rats were divided into 5 groups and administered placebo (saline), diclofenac and 3 groups of Moringa Oleifera using 100mg/Kg, 200mg/Kg and 400mg/kg doses for Analgesic Activity.  On the other hand, 30 Albino Wistar rats were divided into 5 groups of six each and administered placebo (saline), Liv-52 (standard) and 3 groups of Moringa Oleifera using 100mg/Kg, 200mg/Kg and 400mg/kg doses for hepatoprotective activity. In addition, the test leaf extracts preparations of Moringa oleifera [100, 200 and 400 mg], were administered for 21 days orally to the rats of respective groups by using oral feeding tube for Hypoglycemic activity.
Results: The highest Tail flick latency period was observed in Group 2 and Group 5 at 120 min. At all-time of point, the tail-flick latency period differed significantly between the extract and Aspirin treated Groups being greater in the Group 2. Comparing different doses of the extract revealed that there is positive relationship between reaction time and increase dose of the extract in which, protection against heat application with 400 mg /kg was significant compared to all doses of the extract. Whereas, Rats treated with ethanolic Leaf extract of Moringa Oleifera (100/200/400 mg/kg, orally once daily) for 21days, the SGOT values (242.66 ± 11.63 IU/L, 242.66 ± 11.63 IU/L, 242.66 ± 11.63 IU/L) were significantly lower (P<0.05), (P<0.05), (P<0.01) when compared to SGOT levels in control rats (265 ± 4.75 IU/dl). Rats treated with ethanolic Leaf extract of Moringa Oleifera (100/200/400 mg/kg, orally once daily) for 21days,
Conclusion: Ethanolic extracts of Moringa Oleifera leaves exhibits significant Analgesic, Hypoglycemic and hepatoprotective activity in a dose dependent manner. 
Keywords: Analgesic, Hypoglycemic, Hepatoprotective, Moringa oleifera
The Maternity Capital programs in Russia and the second birth spacing
Authors:   Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia, Gorskiy Dmitriy
Published: September 2024

The paper utilises survival analysis to study the role of a Maternity Capital program, introduced in 2007 in Russia to stimulate families to have a second birth (or adopt a second child), in changing the birth spacing between the first and the second child. The empirical study is carried out on the microdata of the Russian Longitudinal Monitoring survey over 2000– 2019, the regional‐level data from Rosstat and the data on the region's Maternity Capital pro‐ grams by years from the open sources. The identification strategy compares birth spacing (via estimation of second childbirth hazards) before and after the introduction of the Maternity Capital program. The methods used do not allow us to isolate the impact of policy and time‐ fixed effects such as macro shocks. However, we implemented a test to check for no fertility trends in the pre‐policy period. We also control for a wide range of personal and regional characteristics. Results are robust to different metrics (proportional hazard and accelerated failure time), functional forms (parametric and non‐parametric) and subsamples (married women and working women). We find that the indexation of the federal Maternity Capital program leads to a 2.1 % increase in the hazard of a second birth. The paper also tests the role of regional programs in addition to the federal‐level program. We show that regional Maternity Capital programs also affect the probability of a second birth, and the estimated effect is two times bigger than for the federal program.
Why works what shouldn’t work
Authors: Gromov Dmitry
Published: September 2024

A review of: Mokhov, S. (2020). The Archaeology of Russian death. Ethnography of funeral business in modern Russia. Moscow: Foundation for support of social research “Khamovniki”; Common place.
“A right to the city”: Kronstadt and its inhabitants
Authors: Korolev Cyril
Published: September 2024

The article examines the social space of modern Kronstadt, a small historical town within the boundaries of St. Petersburg, whose residents still claim to preserve a special collective identity. The work is based on materials collected during interviews with locals in the spring of 2021. Kronstadt’s social space is characterized and described as an assemblage in which heterogeneous forces interact, thereby determining the prospects for the town’s development — both in terms of urban economy and the perception of the townspeople. There are four main elements of the current urban identity— or four components of the “Kronstadt palimpsest”: first, the townspeople’s perception of the town’s status and resource position within the hierarchy of St. Petersburg’s urban environment. Second, the determination of the administrative and “natural” boundaries of the town on the territory of Kotlin Island. Third, the ranking of neighborhoods based on the degree of prestige, along with the folklorization of “disadvantaged” zones. And fourth, the attitude toward the influx of tourists and the perception of “strangers” by local residents, as well as the division of city attractions into “ceremonial” and “personal” ones. It is concluded that the townspeople’s ongoing pursuit of the “right to the city”, based on the history, geographical location of the settlement, and their own ideas about the preferred urban way of life, largely determines the uniqueness of the Kronstadt assemblage. This sets this small town apart from the array of satellite towns around Russian megacities.
“It's like an island”: the imagev of Tatarskaya Sloboda among the locals
Authors: Ustinova Marina
Published: September 2024

One of the outcomes of urban space utilization is the emergence of local vernacular narratives about it. Relying on such narratives, I examine the subjective perceptions of the residents of Tatarskaya Sloboda in Tomsk regarding the urban space where their daily lives unfold. The structure of the article is determined by overlaying the collected interviews on elements of the urban environment. Accompanied by research commentary, the article describes the residents’ perceptions of Tatarskaya Sloboda’s space characteristics, borders, as well as the streets and alleys used as pathways. The analysis of interviews and mental maps allows us to conclude that the primary source for constructing the vernacular image is not only associations and memories related to Tatarskaya Sloboda but also, to a significant extent, the presence of everyday practices associated with its space.
Place of faith or service center? How Moscow’s Orthodox Christians choose a church
Authors: Kuksin Yaroslav
Published: September 2024

This article examines the problem of church selection among Moscow residents, using Orthodox churches as an example. By highlighting the factors that make churches significant for parishioners and analyzing the various types of services offered by churches, the author considers the church in three dimensions: social, environmental, and informational. Through the course of the research, the author answers the question of why some muscovites are willing to prefer a distant church over one within walking distance. The article is based on empirical data collected by the author during field research in seven Moscow churches in 2022–2023. The most significant factors in choosing a church are those which derived from social practices: the personality of a priest, the atmosphere in the church, and the parish community. The geographical location of the church and the quality of the surrounding environment determine differences in the localization of parish communities. By analyzing the variety of non-liturgical services provided by churches, the author reveals a subtle process, unnoticed by most city residents, of redrawing the boundaries between the religious and the secular, and calls for studying churches as indicators of these changes.
Mini Med School: Knowledge and Resources for Underrepresented in Medicine Youth
Authors: Papp Kimberly M. , Krysler Amanda R. , Lee Sicheng , Ross Shelley
Published: September 2024

Background and Objectives: Physician demographics in North America do not yet reflect the diversity of the communities they serve, accounted to systemic barriers targeting underrepresented in medicine (URiM) groups. URiM medical graduates are more likely to pursue generalist specialties, including family medicine. Mini Med Schools (MMSs) are pathway programs intended to motivate URiM youth to pursue medicine. A gap in literature exists regarding the potential of MMSs to provide youth with useful information. We examined the extent to which youth reported a change in knowledge about medicine as a career before and after attending an MMS.
Methods: Asclepius Medical Camp for Youth is a weeklong MMS for high school students, held at one Canadian university. In 2022, 50 youth participants were invited to complete surveys and quizzes measuring their knowledge about pursuing a career in medicine.
Results: The mean self-reported knowledge differed significantly precamp (n=34, M=5.87/10, SD=1.9) versus postcamp (n=26, M=8.28/10, SD=1.4; t[35]=7.07, P<.05). Likewise, participants’ scores demonstrated a significant difference in mean scores precamp (n=43, M=7.12, SD=2.39) versus postcamp (n=39, M=9.31, SD=1.13; t[42]=5.08, P<.05).
Conclusions: These findings highlight MMSs as a promising strategy to provide knowledge about medical careers beyond instilling motivation. By both inspiring and informing URiM youth, the long-term outcome of diversifying medicine may be achieved.
Escrita Alfabética: sistema, representação e notação
Authors: Brunieri Hermes Talles dos Santos
Published: September 2024

No processo de alfabetização é fundamental a compreensão da natureza da escrita alfabética em língua portuguesa como sistema, representação e notação para não a reduzir a um código. Por isso, é relevante compreender o que seja cada um desses conceitos e, também, qual a relação entre eles na constituição dessa escrita. Partindo de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, tem-se por objetivo delimitar conceitualmente as noções de sistema, representação e notação, articulando-as à escrita alfabética, a partir de uma perspectiva linguística. Para isso, discute-se a relação entre língua, fala, oralidade e escrita, a partir do pensamento saussuriano; baseado em uma perspectiva linguística, apresenta-se o conceito de sistema e o aplica à escrita da língua portuguesa; explicando a escrita ideográfica e a fonográfica, discorre-se sobre a noção de representação gráfica da oralidade; por fim, define-se o conceito de notação, explicando por que não é adequado considerar a escrita alfabética como um código. Destarte, defende-se que, no processo de aprendizagem inicial da língua portuguesa escrita, é importante considerar a íntima interação entre sistema, representação e notação não só para entender sua natureza, mas também para compreender as dificuldades dos alunos e, assim, planejar ações pedagógicas coerentes e adequadas ao aprendizado da escrita. Ademais, também se considera que o processo de alfabetização envolve não apenas a aquisição da escrita, mas também seu emprego em práticas reais de letramento.
O Mercado das Palavras: explorando as potencialidades tecnológicas na Educação Básica
Authors: Garcia Jaimeson Machado , Sebastiany Vanessa Weber , Gabriel Rosângela
Published: September 2024

Fomentar o aprendizado da leitura em meio a uma crise epidemiológica global, tal qual a pandemia de COVID-19, exige uma atuação adaptativa e inovadora. É nesse cenário desafiador que surgem iniciativas como o Projeto LEIA, erguidas como resposta a essa urgência ao proporcionar atividades destinadas aos distintos estágios de desenvolvimento da competência leitora. Um dos grupos de trabalho (GT) de enfoque dentro desse projeto se concentrou na alfabetização, concebendo um material que abarca os fundamentos da literacia e numeracia, enfatizando a relevância intrínseca da leitura no cotidiano: O Mercado das Palavras (Garcia et al., 2023), uma obra destinada ao público infantil, acompanhada de cadernos de atividades, vídeos e outras ferramentas multimídia, engendrando, assim, múltiplas vias de acesso à narrativa. Com o intuito de viabilizar a exploração desse recurso no contexto pedagógico, o presente artigo visa delinear diretrizes e estratégias para os educadores, demonstrando de que maneira esse material pode ser eficazmente adaptado às exigências do ensino presencial, remoto ou híbrido.
A SPATIAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE JIRAT AND MUSLIM NOBLES CEMETERY IN LOMBOK
Authors: Yusuf Muhamad Satok
Published: September 2024

This study aims to analyze the spatial configuration of nine Muslim noble cemeteries in Lombok, which are divided into separate areas called jirats and cemeteries, where individuals and communities are buried. Spatial archaeology approaches are employed to collect, process, analyze, and interpret data. The study revealed that the Lombok cemetery consisted of headstones, jirat, a pavilion, a fence, a gate, and trees, all of which formed a cohesive cultural area and followed Islamic customs. In Lombok, the jirat is a boundary that separates personal and communal areas designated for the deceased. These areas are determined based on lineage and the level of nobility. Most Muslim noble cemeteries in Lombok exhibit the influence of pre-Islamic and Hindu customs. The northern, north-eastern, and eastern sections of the cemetery hold the highest level of sanctity, reserved for the interment of the most distinguished individuals. The highlands were selected as the primary site for the burial of Muslim nobles in Lombok due to their association with sanctity and the elevation of the deceased's status.
HYPERSPIRITUALITY OF MUSLIM TEENS LEARNING RELIGION ON THE INTERNET ERA
Authors: Sulaeman Mubaidi , Ahmad Muttaqien  , Ali Jan A.
Published: September 2024

This study investigates three key questions: how Muslim youth interpret religion in the Internet era, how the Internet influences and constructs it, and how religion is conceptualized. This is a qualitative study. The data was gathered through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. This study comprised 71 Muslim teens aged 17 to 21 from Kediri Regency who were chosen for their extensive usage of the Internet to explore Islam. The analysis involved data reduction, visualization, and conclusion. Data analysis techniques included descriptive, analytical, and interpretative approaches. The study's findings revealed that Muslim teenagers who learn Islam online experience hyperspirituality due to hypersemiotics. False indications and incomplete learning due to ignorance of Islamic religious research should lead to a nihilistic interpretation of Islam. Teens are deceived by the ideology driving religious information on the Internet, which they believe is neutral. Anti-ideological ideologies undoubtedly serve ideological goals. As a result, they incorrectly feel that the lack of dogma in online Islamic education prevents them from achieving their primary purpose.
SOREN KIERKEGAARD'S EXISTENTIALISM: A STUDY ON HOW TO ENJOY LIFE DURING THE POST-TRUTH ERA
Authors: Saputra Riki , Ritonga Mahyudin , Arrasyid
Published: September 2024

This study aims to explain the means of deriving enjoyment in life during the post-Truth era by drawing upon the existentialist values of Soren Kierkegaard. A qualitative approach is adopted with a conceptual design, utilizing exploratory, interpretative, and analytical methods. The results showed that individuals were able to derive enjoyment from life during the Post-Truth Era by embracing the following Soren Kierkegaard's existentialism values: Firstly, being oneself; living under the narrative of the heart and mind. Secondly, being moral and adhering to universal rules. Thirdly, living a religious life, having a direct connection with God, and being critical of religion. Previous studies had extensively explored Soren Kierkegaard's existentialism, but none specifically examined its concept as a means of enjoying life.
IDENTITY POLITICS IN PROGRESS: A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF SYAFII MAARIF’S IDEAS
Authors: Mukhijab  , Madrah Muna Yastuti , Meredian Alam
Published: September 2024

In Indonesia’s political landscape, there is a current tension between identity politics and populist ideologies. Identity politics is a broad term used to describe political movements and actions related to religious identities and institutions, particularly in an Islamic setting. However, it raises concern about how we will investigate identity politics as part of a contextual, constituent-based approach to politics. The current study investigates Syafii Maarif’s political views. By employing a social hermeneutic approach and interpretive methodologies, this thought is elaborated in this study. The investigation reveals three primary elements of identity politics based on Maarif’s analysis: 1) ethnicity, 2) religion, and 3) political ideology. According to Maarif, any political activity that has these three characteristics is intrinsically saturated with identity politics. As a result, Muslim politics are often limited and narrowly defined. To address this constraint, the findings of this study advocate the actualization of the notion of identity politics to make space for populist politics. While religion, ethnicity, and political ideology coexist, a populist approach is still relevant in Islamic politics, persuasion methods, and specific constituency-based political connections.
INTERAÇÕES BIONIANAS EM UM PROCESSO DE FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES: UM ESTUDO PSICANALÍTICO A PARTIR DA FENOMENOLOGIA
Authors: Souza Débora Elisa , Suart Rita de Cássia , Suart Júnior José Bento
Published: September 2024

Este estudo investigou as contribuições do referencial psicanalítico para a compreensão da linguagem inconsciente presente na relação professor e aluno, no interior de um grupo de professores em formação inicial. Utilizando o conceito de continente e conteúdo, assim como o ambiente grupal de Bion, a pesquisa adotou a fenomenologia como método qualitativo de análise. O estudo de caso foi realizado com um grupo de professores em formação inicial do Programa Residência Pedagógica, subgrupo de química de uma Universidade Federal. Por meio da categoria "Linguagem inconsciente da relação professor-aluno", os resultados revelaram a influência dos vínculos subjetivos e inconscientes do grupo nos seus comportamentos e na sua aprendizagem, demonstrando a coexistência de operações mentais conscientes e inconscientes. Identificou-se um funcionamento análogo à dependência, em que os futuros professores buscavam a continência da orientadora do grupo. Além disso, o estudo evidenciou a responsabilidade do professor em orientar e significar as ansiedades e afetividades presentes no processo de ensino e aprendizagem. A compreensão desses aspectos possibilita evitar estagnação, desmotivação e regressão no desenvolvimento profissional dos docentes.
INTERAÇÃO, CONVERSAS E CONSTRUÇÃO DE SIGNIFICADO: UM ESTUDO SOBRE FAMÍLIAS EM VISITA À EXPOSIÇÃO ITINERANTE “TÚNEL DA CIÊNCIA MAX PLANCK 3.0”
Authors: Scalfi Graziele , Massarani Luisa , Santos de Cerqueira Bruno Rafael , Silveira Yan , Bizerra Alessandra
Published: September 2024

Neste estudo, tivemos como objetivo entender como ocorre a construção de significado durante a visita de famílias a exposição itinerante de ciências, “Túnel da Ciência Max Planck 3.0”, a partir da análise de suas conversas e interações. A visita de quatro famílias foi gravada e analisada por meio de um protocolo de pesquisa focado nas interações e no conteúdo das conversas. A análise traz evidências de que a leitura, os questionamentos das crianças e o papel do mediador contribuíram para aprofundar as temáticas de ciência relacionadas aos módulos expositivos. De igual importância, as habilidades de negociar o trajeto, de acessar e operar os dispositivos interativos contribuíram para o interesse e para apropriação da exposição. Em síntese, a análise indica que houve um esforço das famílias para significar e compreender as interações estabelecidas no grupo e com a exposição e que, portanto, os visitantes vivenciaram experiências de aprendizagem de maneira colaborativa.
DIVULGAÇÃO CIENTÍFICA NAS REDES SOCIAIS DIGITAIS: EXPERIÊNCIAS E IMPLICAÇÕES PARA A FORMAÇÃO DE LICENCIANDOS EM BIOLOGIA
Authors: Almeida João Vitor Venceslau de , Moreno-Rodríguez Andrei Steveen
Published: September 2024

As redes sociais digitais vêm sendo cada vez mais utilizadas enquanto ferramentas para a promoção da Divulgação Científica. Em uma perspectiva crítica e contextualizada, a Divulgação Científica pode promover o processo de popularização da Ciência, a partir dos parâmetros de uma educação pautada nas inter-relações entre Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade (CTS). Nesse contexto, a seguinte pesquisa tem por objetivo analisar as contribuições de experiências relacionadas à Divulgação Científica nas redes sociais para a formação inicial de professores de Biologia. Para tanto, a investigação foi estruturada metodologicamente por meio da aplicação de um questionário e realização de entrevistas semiestruturadas com discentes em um curso de Licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas. As informações reunidas foram examinadas à luz da Análise Textual Discursiva, possibilitando a estruturação da categoria final apresentada nesse estudo, intitulada “Experiências com a Divulgação Científica nas redes sociais digitais: implicações para a formação inicial e atuação docente”. A partir das discussões apresentadas foi possível observar que experiências na formação inicial, relacionadas com a Divulgação Científica nas redes sociais, contribuíram para o desenvolvimento de estratégias para a atuação das licenciandas em sala de aula. A partir das estratégias e ideias apresentadas pelas licenciandas, também foram identificadas aproximações aos propósitos da Educação CTS.
PROBLEMATIZANDO A NOÇÃO DE PROVA COM BASE EM ESTUDOS DE HISTÓRIA DA COSMOLOGIA E NATUREZA DA CIÊNCIA
Authors: Bagdonas Alexandre , Martins Maciel Antonio Marcelo , Celestino Silva Cibelle , Faria Seabra Maria Emília
Published: September 2024

Pesquisas sobre visões de natureza da ciência (NdC) de alunos e professores da educação básica têm identificado, há décadas, uma predominância de visões consideradas “inadequadas”, “deformadas” ou “pouco informadas”. Boa parte dessas concepções estão relacionadas a uma confiança excessiva na autoridade da ciência, supervalorizando o papel da experimentação como forma de supostamente provar que as teorias científicas seriam verdadeiras. Essa questão se fortaleceu, na última década, como um dos desafios mais urgentes para a pesquisa em educação científica, em função do aumento do negacionismo científico, que envolve um questionamento também ingênuo da legitimidade de pesquisas científicas. Com base em estudos sobre a história da cosmologia do século XX, particularmente na controvérsia entre a teoria do Big Bang e do universo em Estado Estacionário, argumentamos que esse episódio tem potencial para promover discussões explícitas sobre o conceito de provas na ciência, e, portanto, de contribuir para a problematização de visões cientificistas e negacionistas na formação de professores. Esta pesquisa reforça empiricamente o argumento de que uma abordagem contextual de temas científicos, pautada na história da ciência contribui com a educação científica visando uma melhor compreensão da dinâmica científica.
Mitigating Negligence in Regulatory Enforcement: Analyzing the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and the Criminal Procedure Code
Authors: Naimat Nasihah , Ahmad Mustafa Mimi Sofiah , Mahat Ida Rahayu , Abd Malib Marziana , Othman Yunanza , Md Shah Mohd Ab Malek , Haron Mohammad Arif
Published: September 2024

The Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 is pivotal in regulating Malaysia's communications and multimedia industry. While the Act gives Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission officers enforcement rights, it excludes the ability to make arrests, which is a privilege reserved for police officers under the Criminal Procedure Code. This paper examines the practical implications of this division of arrest authority, focusing on potential negligence in enforcement. The study examines the intersection of regulatory enforcement and the tort of negligence by reviewing relevant laws and case studies. The study found that incorporating accountability measures into the enforcement process can help maintain transparency and uphold the integrity of regulatory actions. Recommendations based on the findings suggest strategies for mitigating negligence in enforcement actions. Understanding this intersection is crucial for ensuring lawful and responsible law enforcement actions in the communications and multimedia industry.
Strategies For Sustainable Sports Events: Understanding the Stakeholders Challenge for Collaboration
Authors: Isa Kalam Azad , Zamzuri Norol Hamiza , Rosnan Herwina
Published: September 2024

Ensuring sustainability in sports events is a complex challenge wherein stakeholders play a pivotal role. This study synthesizes existing literature to comprehensively explore the multifaceted dynamics of stakeholder collaboration in sustainable sports events. The diverse interests and goals among stakeholders, identified as a primary challenge, underscore the complexity of achieving sustainability. Drawing on insights, this study emphasizes the need for a shared vision to align stakeholders and mitigate conflicts arising from disparate priorities. Communication and coordination issues are critical challenges, necessitating transparent, two-way communication channels to build trust and enhance collaboration. Power dynamics pose another significant challenge, emphasizing the importance of balancing power among stakeholders to ensure fairness and inclusivity. Long-term engagement requires continuous engagement, collaborative decision-making, and ongoing communication to sustain stakeholders' interest throughout the event's lifecycle. Social inclusivity contributes to the legacy of sustainable sports events, fostering social cohesion, cultural exchange, and promoting human rights. This study aims to provide nuanced insights into stakeholder collaboration challenges, offering practical strategies for event organizers and contributing to ongoing discourse on sustainable sports event outcomes.
Systematic Visual Documentation of the Mah Meri Tribe's Cultural Practices
Authors: Hafizal Aminuddin Mohd Shariful , Abd Razak Fadli , Kamarudin Fadhil
Published: September 2024

The purpose of photography is identical to that of language and writing. Photography's operation must be evaluated in light of various explanatory, interpretative, and theoretical linguistic assertions due to visual art's multifaceted and multifunctional nature. In documentary photography, people, situations, objects, and events are depicted straightforwardly and narratively; This paper first gives a brief overview of the history and facts related to the beliefs and culture of the Mah Meri tribe in Peninsular Malaysia in photo documentary reporting. The primary purpose of this research is to conduct a thorough analysis of cultural traditions and environmentalist ideals. Accordingly, Mah Meri requires systematic and organized visual data, and the collection of qualitative data is essential. In a phased study, ethnomethodological techniques were used to collect periodic primary data. Throughout this systematic documentation procedure, more time was needed to collect in-depth information about personal lifestyles and religious practices. In conclusion, this research contributes to the modern accessibility of digital data sources by achieving an understanding of the Mah Meri tribe through the discovery and deconstruction of traditional beliefs unknown to the public.
Symbolic Interpretations of Mah Meri Visual Art: A Conceptual Approach Using Peirce’s Semiotic Theory
Authors: Abd Razak Fadli , Hafizal Aminuddin Mohd Shariful , Kamarudin Mohd Fadhil , Mat Hussin Mohd Shahrizal , Alias Aidah Binti Alias
Published: September 2024

This study examines the visual art heritage of the Mah Meri tribe through a semiotic analysis. Utilizing Charles Sanders Peirce's Semiotic Theory as the foundational framework, the research decodes the symbolism embedded in Mah Meri's artistic expressions. The aim is to understand and document the deep meanings behind these symbols and their impact on the cultural identity and historical narratives of the Mah Meri tribe. An ethnographic approach is employed for data collection, including field observations, photographic and videographic documentation, and qualitative interviews with community members. The findings reveal that Mah Meri's art is rich in symbolic meanings that reflect the tribe's cultural identity and history. The study also highlights the negative effects of modernization on traditional art forms, necessitating urgent preservation efforts. This research makes significant contributions to the field of visual anthropology by emphasizing the importance of semiotic analysis in understanding and preserving indigenous art. It calls for increased efforts in documenting and protecting the visual heritage of the Mah Meri tribe to ensure its transmission to future generations.
Examining the contributing factors of virtual event quality toward event satisfaction among attendees
Authors: Nordin Azzura , Maon Siti Noorsuriani , Dzulkipli Mohd Redhuan , Anuar Annurizal
Published: September 2024

Due to the rising acceptance of virtual events, more empirical studies are needed to determine factors influencing attendees’ satisfaction.  It is crucial to comprehend the essential factors determining the quality of virtual events as the virtual world continues to define the future of event experiences. Given these considerations, event planners may create and deploy virtual experiences meeting the diverse needs and preferences of the attendees. Hence, the main purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of virtual event quality dimensions on the level of event satisfaction among the attendees. A cross-sectional study was undertaken by administering a survey instrument to collect response data from participants in virtual events. There were 124 valid responses obtained for data analysis. Descriptive and inferential analyses were performed using IBM SPSS version 28. The study findings revealed that there was a statistically significant relationship between the quality of virtual event factors and event satisfaction among the attendees. The results of regression analysis indicated that vividness (p=0.016), functionality (p=0.003), entertainment (p=0.029), fulfillment (p=0.037), privacy (p=0.037), and social presence (p=0.001) were found to be significant predictors of event satisfaction. In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of considering several factors of event quality, particularly in planning and implementing virtual events. Event organizers can enhance attendees’ satisfaction through the use of more immersive and substantial virtual experiences, by focusing on attributes such as vividness, functionality, entertainment, fulfillment, privacy and social presence.
The Role of Management Control System in Mitigating Corruption: The Levers of Control Perspective
Authors: Haron Noor Hasniza , Alias Norhayati , Tuan Mat Tuan Zainun , Mohd Ali Mazurina , Johan Noraini
Published: September 2024

A Management Control System (MCS) is a comprehensive mechanism organizations can use to ensure that their strategies and plans are effectively implemented to achieve their objectives. This concept paper explores the application of Management Control Systems (MCS), specifically concerning levers of control (LOC), for behavioral control. Based on the comprehensive literature review, it is expected that LOC will be able to provide a pathway to mitigate corruption not only from the perspective of fraud diamond theory but also from the perspective of agency theory.  Agency theory highlights the inherent conflict of interest between agents, who have more information about their actions and intentions, and principals, who rely on agents to act in their best interest. This information asymmetry creates opportunities for agents to engage in corrupt practices, such as embezzlement, bribery, or fraud, including unethical behavior that may undermine organizational goals and trust. Effective control mechanisms are essential to mitigate these risks and ensure alignment between agents' actions and principals' objectives. Furthermore, organizations can apply the principles of fraud diamond theory when creating an effective control framework to deter corruption.
A comparative analysis of landfill practice between Poland and Indonesia
Authors: Lumbantobing Yentriani Rumeta , Lailia Hifziati  , Rinda Kustina  , Mulyadi Gunawan
Published: September 2024

This research addresses the global challenge of waste management (WM) by comparing landfill management practices in Poland (Radiowo landfill) and Indonesia (Kebon Kongok landfill) to define the differences in landfill WM systems and analyse the main challenges in implementing effective landfill management WM systems in Poland and Indonesia. The data was analysed by employing the rapid impact assessment matrix (RIAM). The analysis focused on three critical areas: gas management, leachate management and landfill reclamation. The results showed that the Polish landfill demonstrated high efficacy, particularly in leachate management with water quality impact (96), gas emissions control with methane extraction (96) and site reclamation for site restoration (96). For these purposes, the landfill uses advanced leachate treatment technologies and drainage systems. Conversely, Indonesian landfill practices show severe inefficiencies, with negative scores in almost all sectors. The lowest score was in leachate management with water quality impact (–48), gas emissions with air quality impact (–48) and site reclamation in community space development (–48). The study contributes to the sustainable waste management discourse, providing actionable insights for policymakers and environmental managers.
Impacto de la Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual en el Cuidado de Enfermería Psiquiátrica: Un Enfoque Innovador
Authors:   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, Verdezoto Michuy Carmen Lisbeth , Betancourt Zambrano Shirley Vanessa ,   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, Quijije Chávez Vilma Rocío ,   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo, Macías Sánchez Karen Gabriel ,   Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo
Published: September 2024

Este artículo examina el impacto de la Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual (TCC) en la asistencia de enfermería psiquiátrica, destacando su eficacia en el tratamiento de trastornos mentales y su integración en el entorno clínico. La TCC ha demostrado ser una intervención efectiva para la reducción de síntomas de ansiedad y depresión, mejorando la calidad de vida de los pacientes y facilitando la gestión de recursos en el ámbito psiquiátrico. La formación y capacitación continua de los profesionales de salud es crucial para la implementación exitosa de la TCC, permitiendo una adaptación flexible a las necesidades individuales de los pacientes. El artículo también aborda los desafíos de integrar la TCC en la práctica clínica, incluyendo la necesidad de colaboración interdisciplinaria y la adaptación de las técnicas a diferentes contextos. A pesar de los costos iniciales, la evidencia sugiere que los beneficios a largo plazo justifican la inversión en TCC, tanto en términos de eficacia clínica como de eficiencia en la gestión de recursos. La investigación futura debe centrarse en la evaluación a largo plazo de la TCC y en la exploración de nuevas estrategias para mejorar su aplicación en la enfermería psiquiátrica.
Supported Playgroup Participation During Infancy and Developmental Health at School Entry: The Healthy Baby Community Support Program in Manitoba, Canada
Authors: Struck Shannon , Afifi Tracie , Nickel Nathan , Theule Jennifer , Brownell Marni
Published: September 2024

IntroductionRoughly 30% of children in Manitoba are vulnerable in one or more important areas of development at school entry. The Healthy Baby Community Support Program (HBCSP) is a universally accessible supported playgroup that operates across Manitoba to support mothers and babies up to 1 year postpartum.
Objectives and ApproachThis study used HBCSP attendance records linked to whole-population health, education, and social services data to measure the relationship between maternal HBCSP participation and later developmental health of children at school entry. Mother-infant dyads who lived in areas with access to weekly programs and had a valid Early Development Instument record (n=14,995) where included. Logistic regression models controlled for child characteristics and inverse probability treatment weights (IPTW) were applied to balance the exposed and unexposed groups for measured maternal characteristics.
ResultsHBCSP participants had significantly higher odds of having an at-risk profile (e.g., use of alcohol/drugs in pregnancy, low income, single mother) compared with non-participants. Adjusted outcome models showed increased odds of vulnerability in multiple domains of development. However, after applying IPTW from multi-sector data, HBCSP participation was associated with decreased odds of developmental vulnerability in 3 areas of child development at school entry: Physical health and well-bring (aOR=0.86, 99% CI 0.78-0.95); Language and cognitive development (aOR=0.87, 99% CI= 0.79-0.97), and Communication skills and general knowledge (aOR=0.72, 99% CI=0.64-0.80). HBCSP participation was associated with increased odds (aOR=1.19, 99% CI=1.08-1.31) of developmental vulnerability in emotional maturity.
Conclusion / ImplicationsSupported playgroup attendance in infancy is associated with positive developmental health at school entry for children with access to weekly programming. Universally accessible supported playgroups provide gap services to families in need of minimal support. Public health decision makers should consider these findings when allocating resources. These conclusions support increased access to weekly public health programming for all new parents.
Generating synthetic identifiers to support development and evaluation of data linkage methods
Authors: Lam Joseph , Boyd Andy , Linacre Robin , Blackburn Ruth , Harron Katie
Published: September 2024

We aimed to develop a framework for generating synthetic identifier datasets to support development and evaluation of data linkage methods. We evaluated whether replicating associations between attributes and identifiers improved the utility of the synthetic data for assessing linkage error.  
We determined the steps required to generate synthetic identifiers that replicate the properties of real-world data collection. We generated synthetic versions of a large United Kingdom cohort study (the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children), according to the quality and completeness of identifiers recorded over several waves of the cohort. We evaluated the utility of the synthetic identifier data in terms of assessing linkage quality (false matches and missed matches). 
Comparing data from two collection points in ALSPAC, we found within-person disagreement in identifiers (differences in recording due to both natural change and non-valid entries) in 18% of surnames and 12% of forenames. Rates of disagreement varied by maternal age and ethnic group. Synthetic data provided accurate estimates of linkage quality metrics compared with the original data (within 0.13-0.55% for missed matches and 0.00-0.04% for false matches). Incorporating associations between identifier errors and maternal age/ethnicity improved synthetic data utility. 
Replicating dependencies between attribute values (e.g. ethnicity), values of identifiers (e.g. name), identifier disagreements (e.g. missing values, errors or changes over time), and their patterns and distribution structure enables generation of realistic synthetic data that can be used for robust evaluation of linkage methods. 
Our framework provides a novel and generalisable mechanism for developing and benchmarking record linkage algorithms.
Supporting a Strong Start: Using Universal Vital Records to Understand the Service Needs of Newborns and their Families
Authors: Foust Regan , Putnam-Hornstein Emily , Prindle John
Published: September 2024

The [Index] is a simple, yet innovative, tool that makes better use of data routinely collected at birth to summarize the assets that exist across and within communities. Comprising 12 health, family, and financial indicators available on standard birth records, the Index offers a strengths-based, cost-effective, holistic, valid, and meaningful characterization of the conditions into which newborns are born at both a state and local level.
Given the strong, graded relationship between [Index] scores and the predicted probability of child protection involvement and death before age 5, the Index has become an important tool among policymakers to identify communities who should be prioritized for investment so that supports can be allocated more equitably and earlier in children’s lives. It also has provided an opportunity to develop a representative sample of children born into families with historically high service needs, but low engagement, to whom we would reach out directly to gather their perspectives of service experiences. This information will be augmented with administrative records as children age. This work will fill a major gap in information about the needs and experiences of the entire population of young children and families – not just those who engage in services – and the barriers, benefits, and challenges new parents may face in accessing the supports they need.
This session will highlight the [Index], its relationship to child-level outcomes, how communities are using it to facilitate equitable investment, and, given international birth record standardization, how other jurisdictions might implement a similar tool.