bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Experiencias recientes de la cooperación española para el desarrollo sostenible con Sudamérica en el ámbito de los derechos de las personas con discapacidad
Authors: Colina Martín Sergio , Muñoz López Beatriz
Published: June 2023

Según el Banco Mundial, hay actualmente alrededor de 85 millones de personas con discapacidad en América Latina y el Caribe, lo que supondría aproximadamente un 14,7 por ciento de la población de la región, y uno de cada tres hogares cuentan al menos con una persona con discapacidad. A nivel regional, la tasa de analfabetismo entre personas con discapacidad es cinco veces mayor a la media y el número de niñas y niños con discapacidad que abandonan la educación primaria es cuatro veces más alto que la media. La Cooperación Española cuenta con una larga trayectoria de trabajo en América Latina y el Caribe en el ámbito del reconocimiento y protección y del ejercicio efectivo de los derechos de las personas con discapacidad, a través de proyectos de fortalecimiento de instituciones públicas y de apoyo a las organizaciones de la sociedad civil de la región, pero también en colaboración con las entidades representativas españolas, desde el ámbito cultural... En ese contexto, la Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo ha venido impulsando en los últimos años algunas iniciativas novedosas en países socios de América del Sur que interesa exponer como muestra del potencial de la cooperación internacional para el desarrollo sostenible en este ámbito.
Improving Student Achievement in Islamic Religious Education Subjects with the Basic Material of Organizing the Corpse through the Gallery Walk and Simulation Methods in Class XI IPS 1 SMA Negeri 1 Jatibarang Odd Semester 2016/2017 Academic Year
Authors: Syamsu
Published: June 2023

This study aims to determine the increase in activity and learning achievement of students in learning Islamic Religious Education and Moral Character, the subject matter of Procedures for Carrying Out Bodies, by applying the gallery walk and simulation methods. This research uses action studies (action research). This research was carried out in three stages: the pre-cycle stage, cycle 1, and cycle 2. In the pre-cycle learning activity stage, students had a percentage of 61.43% and an average final score of 63.90. In cycle 1, after the act of active learning, students increased to 68.58%, and the average final test was 68.90. Whereas in cycle 2, after the evaluation of the implementation of the action in cycle 2, the learning activity experienced an increase, namely the activeness of students increased by 78.58%, and the average student final test was 74.76. From these three stages, it is clear that there has been an increase after the gallery walk and simulation methods were applied compared to before.
Mantenimiento en los tableros eléctricos de distribución
Authors: Mejía-Zurita José Alejandro , Moreira-Narváez Kevin Aaron , González-Quiñonez Luis Adrián , Quiñónez-Guagua Edson Francisco , Erazo-Velasco Ismael Elías
Published: June 2023

El presente trabajo desarrolla el estudio de las normas y pasos a seguir en mantenimientos a los sistemas eléctricos de distribución comprendiendo todas las etapas de los mismos, que aporta una visión de conjunto sobre el mantenimiento de redes de distribución de energía eléctrica en el momento actual, en el que aparecen nuevos retos para la empresa distribuidora de energía en un entorno cambiante, competitivo y cada vez más complejo. El enfoque es de tipo bibliográfico que busca nuevos enfoques que superen al tradicional en esta materia, fuertemente ligado a una orientación al servicio público y a la atención de averías, acercándonos a materias como la orientación a la seguridad, a la calidad y a la protección del medio ambiente. El resultado es acotar y centrar la materia a tratar, nos ceñiremos, según la clasificación que establece la legislación, al concepto de redes de distribución, diferenciándolas de las de transporte. Esta clasificación, además de ir ligada de forma sencilla al nivel de tensión utilizado, se traduce, en general, en las organizaciones de mantenimiento de las empresas, y en las técnicas empleadas, por lo que el análisis será más sencillo.
Towards an Improved Particle Swarm Optimization for Feature Selection: A Survey
Authors: Jeremiah Isuwa
Published: June 2023

Over the years, scientists have used natural discoveries such as evolution to solve real-world problems. Addressing the challenges that arise when dealing with high-dimensional data is one such problem. These challenges include difficulties in analyzing, visualizing, and modelling these high-dimensional data. As a result, the Swarm Intelligence (SI) techniquewas developed, which was inspired by natural swarm foraging behaviors. Particle swarm optimization (PSO) is a well-known SI algorithm for addressing a wide range of optimization problems. As a result, it has been used to solve a variety of optimization problems in fields as diverse as genomic analysis and intrusion detection systems. One of the most successful areas of PSO application is feature selection, which entails using computational techniques to select a reduced subset of features that have a sufficient relationship with their corresponding class labels. This, in turn, addresses the mentioned challenges. Nonetheless, progressive research has revealed several problems with PSO, including problems with diversity, and premature convergence among others. As a result, several improvements and extensions were made to various aspects of the algorithm since its inception to make it efficient. This paper organizes and summarizes current research on improvements to the PSO algorithm for solving the feature selection problem. Consequently, it presents current trends and directions for scholars in the field, as well as open challenges and literature gaps to investigate
An Improved Constant Modulus Algorithm for Blind Signal Adaptation in Wireless Communications
Authors: Otsapa Emmanuel Adotse
Published: June 2023

While the Constant Modulus Algorithm (CMA) is the most often used blind signal equalization or adaptation technique, it converges slowly and produces excessive Side Lobe Level (SLL) radiation, which wastes energy and interferes with other equipment. Additionally, interfering signals may be picked up by side lobes, increasing the noise level in the receiver. A normalized constant-modulus method with adjustable step size was devised, which considerably increased its convergence rate. The Blackman window was also applied to the CMA to lower the SLL. The designed beamformer improved convergence rate by 40%, as observed by lower Mean Square Error (MSE) to Signal to Interference plus Noise Ratio (SINR) values. As a result, the beam former is a viable alternative in an environment where channel conditions are constantly changing. Furthermore, the use of the Blackman window had the ability to minimize the Peak Side Lobe Level (PSLL) and resulted in a 5 dB improvement over CMA for the SLL rejection gain. As compared to the conventional CMA, the Improved CMA displayed the highest reduction in PSLL with quick convergence capabilities and saved a lot of energy wastage due to side lobes minimization. These characteristics make the ICMA a potential choice for advanced wireless applications
A Comparative Analysis of Android Malware Detection with and without Feature Selection Techniques using Machine Learning
Authors: Ibrahim Mohammed
Published: June 2023

Android is an open-source operating system mainly built for smart devices to make them easy to use and user-friendly. Thus, it has immensely engulfed other operating systems in mobile devices, which have become not only a major stakeholder in the market but have also become attractive targets for cyber criminals to lure many Androids malware with the intention of stealing or destroying the user's information without the user knowing. Many traditional signature-based anti-malware efforts have been made to combat malicious apps, but these efforts have been insufficient due to the lack of ability to detect unknown malware. This insufficient effort by traditional signature-based has led to the intervention of researchers to embark upon combating unknown malware using machine learning techniques. This study looks into many existing research papers on malware detection using machine learning in order to determine the significance of feature selection techniques. The comparative analysis examines the importance of feature selection and unselected feature techniques
Information Resources Security Threat in University Libraries in Katsina State
Authors: Idris Abdulkadir Ahmed
Published: June 2023

This study was carried out to investigate information resource security threat in university libraries in Katsina State. The objectives of the paper were to identify the types of information resources threat available and the measures taken to solve the issue of information resource security threat in university libraries in Katsina state. The paper employed a qualitative methodological approach using a narrative-based design. The population of the study comprises nine (9) participants selected from the libraries under study. A narrative-based analysis was adopted to analyze the data collected. The study established that theft of library collections, mutilations of the library collection, disruptive patrons’ behavior,natural disaster and artificial disaster, poorly secured premises, library staff attitude and ignorance of security issues were types of information resources threat in the university libraries in Katsina State. The study also established that windows and doors protection, a mark of ownership, checking in and checking out, recruitment of more library staff and security personnel, and use of telecommunication system e.g.,electronic access control, CCTV, RFID were the measures taken to solve the issue of information resources threat in the university libraries in Katsina State. Based on the findings of the study, the paper therefore recommends that university libraries should have a written collection development policy that covers security measures that will help other new staff and the academic community to know what is on the ground for them to follow strictly. The study further concludes that, the libraries should provide a perimeter alarm system, electro-magnetic control system, firewall installation, radio frequency identification system, and electronic access control in the university libraries, and security entrance of every university library should be managed by well-trained and qualified professionals to save resources from any act of mismanagement or security threat of information resources
Calibrating the Composition of a Copolymer
Authors: Adar Fran
Published: June 2023

In collaboration with Isao Noda, I have been using Raman spectroscopy to study the properties of the bioplastic polyhydroxybutyrate hexanoate (PHBHx), which depend on the percentage of hexanoate (which produces propyl side branches to the polymer chain). The percentages of hexanoate determine the maximum crystallinity that the polymer can experience, and that determines its physical and chemical properties, which include its optical clarity, dyability, flexibility, and thermal properties (melting and glass transition temperature). It is useful to have an easy way to determine the composition; in this column, we describe how Raman spectroscopy was used to show that this is feasible at an accuracy greater than expected.
Role of Product of Conception and DNA Profiling in Forensic Cases: A Case Study
Authors: Kanimozhi P. Karolin , Samyuktha N. , Manuja Ishika , Chauhan Amit , Kumar Naresh , Nawaj Dil , Jain Rahul , Verma Deepa , Xavier Fr Jobi
Published: June 2023

At this present time, sexual assault on minors has become a major concern in our country. Social unawareness of victims and perpetrators is an emerging issue in sexual assault cases. It has been observed that most of the cases are being reported in the age group of 17–19 years old. Whenever such cases are reported to law enforcement agencies, the victims are brought to hospitals for the termination of pregnancy. In such cases, the product of conception can play a vital and key role in ascertaining paternity. In this present research work, we considered a case in which three different samples were preserved with different preservatives. The extensive problem was to determine the fleshy perceptible as POC because most segments of this material were from mothers. At the present moment, this study concludes that most of the samples provided were not substantive POC. These are part of the placenta and other fleshy material of the mother. Out of three samples, two gave the autosomal STR profile of the victim instead of POC, while one sample was able to conclude the result based on one set of alleles of autosomal STR (Short Tandem Repeat) matching the father. Two of the last samples gave the same STR Y profile to the father.
5 Habits of Highly Successful Scientists: THE EDITORIAL
Authors: Dr. Hassaan Tohid
Published: June 2023

Earl Nightingale, one of the most well known personaldevelopment speakers and authors of the last century,defined success as "The Progressive Realization of aworthy idea." This means that the moment you startmoving towards something worthwhile, you are alreadysuccessful.

Therefore, success is not a destination; it is a journeyyou embark upon while working towards a goal. As longas you strive to achieve something, you are a success;otherwise, you are considered a failure.Ever since I developed an interest in the subject ofsuccess and became a lifelong learner, I decided toembark on my own marvelous journey towards successand bring others along with me.Consequently, I constantly educate my students onsuccess through my social media videos. This article isyet another attempt to guide the students and readersof this journal who aspire to become exceptional andoutstanding scientists in the future, providing them withprinciples of success that will help them achieve theirgoal of becoming successful scientists.Numerous books have been written on the subject ofsuccess. Different authors have explained varioussecrets and natural or divine laws that govern successin this universe. I, too, firmly believe in the laws ofsuccess. We all know that success comes from hardwork, discipline, dedication, and determination –qualities that top scientists already possess. However,in this editorial, I have chosen what I believe to be thetop five habits or traits of successful individuals, inaddition to hard work, discipline, dedication, anddetermination. I consider all of these success habits tobe natural or divine laws of success, and any scientistwho adheres to them is bound to achieve success.JIMGSJournal for International Medical Graduates. 2022.Journal for International Medical GraduatesVolume 1 (01) June 7th, 2023.Editorialadvances in their field. They make a point of notmissing any significant seminars, conferences, orwebinars. This commitment to lifelong learning persiststhroughout their lives
Manifold effects of Probiotics on Inflammation, Cognition, Dementia , Depression and Anxiety : A Traditional/Narrative Review - Possible choice of Non-pharmacological therapy at the level of primary care
Authors: Pranuthi Ratna  , Aditi Sarker  , Adarsh Srinivas Ramesh  , Carlos Munoz  , Dawood Jamil  , Dawood Jamil  , Hadrian Hoang-Vu  Tran``  , Mafaz Mansoor  , Samia Rauf R. Butt  , Travis Satnarine  , Lubna Mohammed
Published: June 2023

Probiotics are microorganisms that can be included inthe diet or taken as supplements. They are widelyaccessible and available at low cost to variouspopulations all over the world. This study aims togather both supporting and contradicting informationfrom previous studies and additionally discuss theharmful effects of probiotics. Probiotics may offeressential early intervention to lessen the severity ofinflammation, cognitive decline, and mood problems bymodifying the gut-brain axis in the body. They work onmultiple systems, so it is necessary to thoroughlyinvestigate their effects and efficacy throughrandomized control trials in order to developtherapeutic, affordable, and widely accessiblealternative treatment options from them for some ofthe most prevalent health problems. A thorough searchwas performed on various databases (PubMed,ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar) using keywords andnineteen studies that fit the inclusion/exclusion criteriawere deemed relevant.
12 Haftalık Bocce ve Bowling Antrenmanlarının Fiziksel Parametrelere Etkisinin İncelenmesi
Authors: ÇİNGÖZ Yunus Emre , YÖNAL Mehmet , AYDEMİR Betül , GENÇ Mehmet Nuri
Published: June 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı, 12 haftalık bocce ve bowling antrenman programının her bir fiziksel parametreler üzerindeki etkisinin incelenmesidir. Bu amaçla çalışmaya Bayburt Üniversitesinde öğrenim gören seçmeli bocce ve bowling dersi alan gönüllü 22 erkek öğrenci katılmıştır. Çalışmaya başlamadan önce öğrencilerin bacak ve sırt kuvveti, sağ ve sol el pençe kuvveti, otur eriş esneklik ve flamingo denge testi ön testleri alınmış, testler öncesinde 15 dakika ısınmadan sonra 12 haftalık süreçte haftanın 3 günü bocce ve bowling dersi kapsamında branş eğitimi verildikten sonra branşlara katılım sağlayan öğrencilerin son ölçümü alınmıştır. Elde edilen veriler, SPSS26 paket programı kullanılarak Bağımlı Örneklem T Testi ve Wilcoxon İşaretli Sıralar Testi ile analiz edilmiştir. İstatistiksel anlamlılık düzeyi 0.05 kabul edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak, 12 haftalık bocce ve bowling antrenman programı sonrasında el kavrama sol el, sırt kuvveti, esneklik, vücut ağırlığı, bacak kuvveti ve flamingo denge ön test ve son test değerleri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılıklar tespit edilmemiştir (p>0,05). El kavrama sağ el ön test ve son test değerleri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılıklar tespit edilmiştir (p
Populism, Media and Journalism: The Guardian’s New Populism Series as an Example of Democratically Engaged Journalism
Authors: USLU Hasan Faruk
Published: June 2023

This article aims to focus on the Guardian's New Populism series, which seems to be very instructive in demonstrating the dynamic interplay between the concepts of populism, media, and journalism. Using the Guardian’s New Populism series as a case/sample study, this paper attempts to critically analyze media discourse, paying due regard to representation, and construction of identities and relations. Within this perspective, the Guardian series’ contributions to the contested concept of populism, the mechanisms used to achieve it, and the interests it serves for are the main issues at hand. This article argues that the Guardian's initiatives in the New Populism series can be approached in terms of democratically engaged journalism. Democratically engaged journalism is first and foremost a call for journalists to respond effectively to populism and to take responsibility for it. However, the Guardian and the team of populism experts behind the project have certainly inscribed into the liberal democracy in the series, which by and large seems to be the problem not the solution. The attempts to practice democratically engaged journalism has thus failed, culminating in considering all the opponents of liberal democracy as the enemies fed by populism.
La migración irregular: riesgos, peligros y vulneraciones a la seguridad y defensa de la nación
Authors: Quiroz Céspedes Néstor Raúl , Hurtado Carlos Alberto , Pérez Pertuz Johemir Jesús
Published: June 2023

La migración irregular es considerada una amenaza emergente y muy latente para los planes de defensa nacional, esta radiografía está influida por el contexto internacional y la corriente dominante de la literatura sobre Seguridad y Defensa, la cual ha reorientado la agenda sectorial y dotado de un nuevo ítem el cual especifica los flujos migratorios dirigidos al país, caracterizándolos por los riesgos a la seguridad nacional y afectación social, específicamente por conflictos entre la población nativa y foránea; amenaza a la cultura nacional, y penetración de redes transnacionales dedicadas a labores ilícitas, como tráfico de drogas y de personas. Este contexto álgido, focaliza la atención en la edificación social y política del inmigrante limítrofe como ilegal en la América Latina de hoy, indagando sus orígenes y desarrollo durante el siglo veinte, como un antecedente a este fenómeno global del tiempo presente. Este impacto a la seguridad del hemisferio ocasiona que los estados organicen sus fuerzas de defensa con protocolos claros y asertivos que les permitan mitigar y poder controlar este fenómeno, que conlleva de manera intrínseca una manera de afectar la seguridad fronteriza y la seguridad pública de los países de la región.
Pautas para el Servicio Notarial Plurinacional en contextos de la Nación Quechua
Authors: Ruiz Flores Sabino
Published: June 2023

En el marco de la profunda transformación estatal que representa el nuevo constitucionalismo boliviano, se concreta el desarrollo normativo en el servicio notarial desde la puesta en vigencia de la Ley No 483 del notariado plurinacional concordante con los principios y fundamentos del nuevo constitucionalismo plurinacional comunitario, la Ley del notariado establece una nueva organización institucional del servicio notarial, redefine el perfil, las atribuciones y responsabilidades de la función notarial y sobre todo establece la aplicación del pluralismo jurídico igualitario y los mecanismos de cooperación y coordinación interjurisdiccional con los sistemas jurídicos indígena originario campesinos de las naciones y pueblos indígena originario campesinos. El presente artículo es parte de un estudio de caso titulado “El Servicio Notarial Plurinacional y el Sistema Jurídico Quechua de la Comunidad de Palca Mayu”. La problemática a la que se pretende esbozar algunas alternativas de solución tiene que ver con la ausencia de políticas y prácticas interculturales y de pluralismo igualitario que desde la mirada de los derechos de las naciones y pueblos indígena originario campesinos genera barreras, incomprensiones, discriminación, subalternizacion, desigualdad en el ejercicio pleno de los derechos y muchas veces también en el acceso al servicio notarial con calidad calidez y pertinencia. La metodología aplicada fue el estudio de caso con enfoque de la antropología jurídica, se logró establecer los alcances del sistema jurídico de los gobiernos comunitarios en los contextos de la nación quechua y la necesidad y pertinencia de plantear pautas de actuación notarial y los mecanismos de coordinación y cooperación con enfoque intercultural entre el servicio notarial y la jurisdicción indígena originaria campesina.
Estrategias Metodológicas que fortalecen la producción oral del idioma inglés para estudiantes con discapacidad visual
Authors: Moso Mena Gabriela Maritza , Palacios Terán Galo Alejandro , Zambrano Rosero Sofía Alexandra
Published: June 2023

La producción oral del idioma inglés en un ambiente donde no se habla dicha lengua es por si un reto para todos los estudiantes y más aún se convierte en un desafío para estudiantes con discapacidad visual (EDV) que desean comunicarse a través de este idioma universal. Esto se debe a la falta de estrategias metodológicas por parte de los docentes que faciliten el desarrollo de la pronunciación del idioma inglés en EDV. En base a este problema, el objetivo de la presente investigación fue analizar las estrategias metodológicas para desarrollar la producción oral del idioma inglés en EDV; el alcance del presente estudio fue lograr la autonomía comunicativa a través de la habilidad del habla con una pronunciación adecuada del idioma inglés, el trabajo fue de tipo histórico, descriptivo y exploratorio. La metodología aplicada en esta investigación fue de tipo cualitativa, por medio de la revisión de artículos científicos, publicados en base de datos reconocidas como Web of Scince, Scopus, Springer, ScienseDirect entre otras. En base a los resultados obtenidos, se confirma que las estrategias metodológicas aplicadas a los EDV fueron completamente necesarias para fortalecer la competencia oral del idioma inglés y con una óptima aplicación del aprendizaje basado en proyectos (ABP) ayudaron a mejorar la competencia oral e incrementar la adquisición del idioma inglés. Como principal conclusión se determinó que las nociones basadas en proyectos mejoraron la competencia oral para comunicarse en EDV. Sin embargo, estas estrategias no ofrecieron eliminar completamente los errores gramaticales, a pesar del enfoque interactivo de los proyectos.
Comparison on inclusion of potent and expired Astaxanthin in the diet of ANH7 African catfish Clarias gariepinus fingerlings for skin and flesh pigmentation
Authors: Nyang Yakubu Audu  , Wade John Wokton  , AUDU BALA SAMBO
Published: June 2023

Background and Objective: The aim of this study seeks to Compare the effects of Inclusion levels of Potent and Expired Astaxanthin in the Diet of African catfish Clarias gariepinus Fingerlings for Skin and Flesh Pigmentation. Materials and Methods: A 120 fingerlings Clarias gariepinus was used which was procured from a reputable farm in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. They were then taken to the Hydrobiology and Fisheries Laboratory of the University of Jos, Nigeria and allowed to acclimatize for three weeks before the feeding started. The experiment involved the use of 19 fibre glass tanks having average capacity of 95 litres. It was run under the flow-through system at 100 ml/min in order to avoid pollution. Results: After a feeding period of eight weeks, increasing the level of astaxanthin (potent and expired) in the feed of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings from 100 (T1) to 150 (T2) to 200g/kg (T3), the concentration of carotene in the skin increased significantly (p < 0.05) between the treatments except for the control. The effect of pigmentation was given in the skin and flesh of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings fed both potent and expired astaxanthin, except that, the potent astaxanthin gave higher effect of pigmentation on both skin and flesh than the expired astaxanthin. Conclusion: It was however, found that, the concentration of astaxanthin in the skin was higher than that in the flesh under every treatment for both potent and expired astaxanthin.
Levels of organochlorine pesticide residues in fresh tomatoes from selected farming communities in Navrongo, Ghana
Authors: Timothy Konlan Nunifant  , James Aboko  , John Lawer Telarbie
Published: June 2023

The levels of organochlorine pesticide (OCP) residues in tomatoes sourced from three agricultural communities in Navrongo (Bonia, Korania, and Nangalkenia) were analyzed using gas chromatography. A comprehensive analysis revealed the presence of nineteen (19) distinct organochlorine pesticides, with a minimum of five different residues detected in each tomato sample. The OCPs were detected within a range of 0.04 to 15.90 μg/kg. Remarkably, beta-hexachlorocylohexane (β-HCH) exhibited the highest concentration (15.90 μg/kg), while both cis-chlordane and trans-heptachlor epoxide displayed the lowest concentration (0.04 μg/kg) in Korania. In the Nangalkenia community, gamma-hexachlorocylohexane (δ-HCH) demonstrated the highest concentration (10.21 μg/kg), while trans-chlordane and o,p'‑Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (o, p-DDT) exhibited the lowest concentration (0.04 μg/kg). Furthermore, within the Bonia community, p, p-Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (p, p-DDT) displayed the highest concentration (8.25 μg/kg), whereas o, p-DDT and trans-heptachlor epoxide exhibited the lowest concentration (0.13 μg/kg). Notably, the analysis indicated that two (2) of the organochlorine pesticides, specifically β-HCH and δ-HCH, surpassed the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) established by the United Kingdom/European Commission (UK/EC). The results of the questionnaire survey unveiled a substantial proportion of illiterate farmers (54%), which potentially plays a significant role in the farmers' misuse or indiscriminate use of pesticides. Additionally, both the questionnaire responses and field visits provided insight into the specific types of pesticides employed by the farmers. These include karate, lambda, carbofuran, mancozeb, ridomil, sunpyrifos, kocide, cypermethrin, and dimethoate.
The Ngerebeg dance: A discovery of dance tourism in Tegallalang, Bali
Authors: Anak Agung Gede Angga Mahaputra  , Ni Made Ruastiti  , Ida Ayu Wimba Ruspawati
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to announce the ngerebeg dance. The people of Tegallalang have the ngerebeg tradition, which is sacred in a traditional ceremony at Duur Bingin Temple. Unlike the ngerebeg dance, it is known as a new dance that is profane. The problems: 1) What is the form of the ngerebeg dance in the Tegallalang?. This problem is solved by using the R&D method. All data was collected through observation, interviews, focus group discussions, and literature studies. All data were analyzed qualitatively from the perspective of art studies. The output of this research then becomes an interpretive review in the process of developing research results that are tested and applied through the process of creating a new dance. It was then socialized with the Tegallalang people so that it would be institutionalized immediately. The results showed that the ngerebeg dance as a discovery in Tegallalang, this dance was performed by 10 dancers using tree branches, caru ceremonies, hoes, caping, bodag, tempeh, sickle, farmer's clothes, farmer's pants, body water colors, coconut leaves, palm leaf fronds, lelontek, flags and penjor to dance for 30 minutes with tree-patterned movements, animal-patterned movements, populist-patterned movements, broken movements, transitional movements, sitting movements accompanied by silence, sanghyang dance movements, wong samar patterned movements, worship movements to wong samar, the movement had a ceremonial ritual motif, the ngerebeg procession patterned movement, the farmer's movement and the mother's movement had the motif of carrying ceremony materials.
Isolation and identification of microorganisms from bitumen, and soil around bitumen deposit site
Authors: UZOCHUKWU FRANCIS OKPO  , Abiola Titilola Aborisade
Published: June 2023

Isolation of microorganisms from hydrocarbon and oil polluted environment has been reported over the years. This study focused on the isolation and identification of microorganisms from bitumen, and soil around bitumen deposit site. Microorganisms were isolated from soil sample collected around bitumen deposit and bitumen itself using pour plate method. The cultural and morphological characteristics of each bacteria isolates such as colony shape, elevation, pigmentation, colour, cell shape, gram reaction, motility, and endospore test were carried out. From the result, the following bacteria were identified; Acinetobacter sp (soil and bitumen), Pseudomonas Aeruginosa (soil), Bacillus subtilis (soil and bitumen), Staphylococcus aureus (soil). Mould isolation was carried out by cutting a small portion of mycelium, stained it with cotton blue in lactophenol and the examined carefully under light microscope with x40 0bjective. The result revealed the following mould isolates; Aspergillus niger and Arthrobotrys oligospora both isolated from the soil. The result showed the isolation of microorganisms from bitumen and soil around bitumen deposit, thus their potential usefulness in remediation of bitumen polluted environment if the exploitation of the resource commenced.
Desarrollo temprano en competencias comunicativas: la vulnerabilidad social, estilos temperamentales y género como factores moduladores
Authors: Sosa Guadalupe , Gago-Galvagno Lucas G , Gómez Florencia N , De Grandis Carolina , Clerici Gonzalo D , Elgier Angel M
Published: June 2023

La comunicación temprana es una capacidad fundamental en los primeros años de vida y un predictor de logros académicos, en tanto es indicador para el diagnóstico de trastornos del desarrollo, y predictor en las habilidades regulatorias por su rol en el desarrollo de funciones ejecutivas superiores. En Argentina, las estadísticas indicaron que un 42% de la población en el segundo semestre 2020 se encontraba por debajo de la línea de pobreza y se destaca que, en términos de grupos etarios, más de la mitad (57,7%) de los infantes de entre 0 a 14 años son pobres. Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo evaluar las asociaciones entre el lenguaje expresivo en infantes de 12 a 40 meses de edad, los factores individuales (temperamento y género) y el contexto de vulnerabilidad social (nivel educativo y ocupación parental, hacinamiento y presencia de necesidades básicas insatisfechas) en una muestra proveniente de 145 participantes provenientes tanto de sectores vulnerables (n=77, M=29,58, DE=8,00, femenino=40) como no vulnerables (n=68, M=23,33, DE=7,55, femenino=29). Se utilizó la Encuesta permanente de hogares (EPH) y las versiones validadas en Argentina del Inventario del Desarrollo Comunicativo MacArthur-Bates, Forma II (CDI) y la forma abreviada del Cuestionario de Conducta Infantil Temprana. Se encontró que la dimensión extroversión se correlacionó positivamente con la densidad léxica. Luego, en ambas pruebas de lenguaje expresivo, se encontraron diferencias según nivel socioeconómico a favor del grupo no vulnerable, correlaciones positivas con las variables educación y ocupación parental y se reportaron diferencias a favor del género femenino solamente en la prueba de uso de oraciones. Se concluye que en el presente trabajo el contexto, específicamente el nivel educativo y ocupacional parental, ejercerían una mayor variabilidad en los puntajes de vocalización y uso de oraciones de los infantes que las diferencias individuales temperamentales.
Evaluación neuropsicológica de la memoria episódica
Authors: Quiñones Bermúdez Sebastián
Published: June 2023

La memoria episódica es un sistema mnésico encargado de codificar, almacenar y recuperar información asociada con un contexto espacio-temporal determinado. Sus alteraciones están relacionadas con daño neuronal de diferente etiología, que compromete de manera importante la funcionalidad del individuo. Dado que no existe un biomarcador que dé cuenta de dichas alteraciones, es necesario realizar una evaluación neuropsicológica que brinde con detalle los puntos fuertes y débiles del desempeño de la memoria episódica, para esclarecer diagnósticos, definir planes terapéuticos, establecer un pronóstico, valorar la eficacia de las intervenciones y brindar recomendaciones para la atención en el entorno escolar. Por ello, en este trabajo se compilan algunas pruebas que evalúan la memoria episódica en población hispanoparlante y se muestran las principales pautas para llevar a cabo una evaluación neuropsicológica efectiva de esta memoria.
Rekurentne infekcije mokraćnog sustava
Authors: Skuhala Tomislava , Rimac Marin , Markotić Alemka
Published: June 2023

Rekurentne infekcije mokraćnog sustava odnose se na pojavu tri ili više epizoda u godinu dana ili dvije ili više epizoda unutar šest mjeseci, a koje su dokazane urinokulturom.Česte su u žena svih dobnih skupina, te tako oko 60% žena ima barem jednu epizodu cistitisa tijekom života, a procjenjuje se da će 20-40% žena koje su imale jednu epizodu cistitisa, vjerojatno imati još jednu, od kojih će 25-50% imati rekurentne infekcije. Predispozicijski čimbenici jednaki su kao i za pojedinačne epizode, a ponešto se razlikuju u žena generativne dobi od onih u menopauzi. Glavni predispozicijski čimbenik u mladih žena je spolni odnos, a u postmenopauzi nedostatak estrogena. Nakon provedene terapije indiciran je neki oblik antimikrobne, a potom i neantimikrobne profilakse, te prenosimo smjernice za liječenje i profilaksu. U Ambulanti za urogenitalne infekcije Klinike za infektivne bolesti "Dr. Fran Mihaljević", Zagreb, u razdoblju od 1.10.2021. do 30.9.2022. bilo je 996 pregleda, a radi rekurentnih infekcija mokraćnog sustava bilo je pregledano 275 žena kroz 503 pregleda. Njih 87,3% imalo je barem jedan predispozicijski čimbenik, od kojih su najčešći bili peri- i postmenopauza, te inkontinencija mokraće. Antimikrobnu je profilaksu primalo 93,1% bolesnica, najčešće u trajanju od 6 mjeseci (31,3%) i to nitrofurantoinom (72,3%), fosfomicinom (11,7%), te sulfametoksazol/trimetoprimom (9%). Neantimikrobnu je profilaksu uzimalo 26,5% žena, najčešće D-manozu (91,8%). Dokazani recidiv za vrijeme ili nakon profilakse imalo je 16,7% žena, a u njih 32,6% uzročnik je bio isti kao i tijekom primarne infekcije. S obzirom na učestalost rekurentnih infekcija mokraćnoga sustava, važno je ispravno postavljanje dijagnoze, te indikacije za antimikrobnu profilaksu, kako bi se poboljšala kvaliteta života bolesnica. No, s obzirom na rastuću rezistenciju mikroorganizama na antibiotike, treba biti racionalan u njihovoj primjeni u profilaktičke svrhe. Stoga su izbor bolesnica za profilaksu i njihovo praćenje ključni. Za ispravno postupanje u svakodnevnom kliničkom radu potrebno je uvijek pratiti najnovije smjernice stručnih društava.
Design of Performance Characteristics on Laser Treated Denim Fabric
Authors: MANDRE Nele , PLAMUS Tiia , LINDER Angelika , VARJAS Toivo , MAJAK Jüri , KRUMME Andres
Published: June 2023

The current paper covers an experimental study, mathematical modelling, and design optimization of the laser treatment process of denim fabrics. Laser fading is used in the finishing phase of garment production, unfortunately, it decreases fabric durability. Denim fabric is known as a cotton fabric but nowadays it is blended with other fibres to improve fabric properties. For this reason, the main purpose of this study was to test multicomponent fabric longevity after laser treatment. The knowledge from this study is used by garment production company. The tear force, abrasion resistance, and colour difference are considered as performance characteristics of laser treated denim fabrics subjected to maximization. To achieve the goals, novel, mathematical models were developed. In the preliminary tests, the design space was determined. The full factorial design of experiments was utilized in the experimental study and the values of the performance characteristics are measured. Based on the results of the experimental study the artificial neural network and Haar wavelet based mathematical models were developed to predict the behaviour of the tear force, abrasion resistance, and colour difference. The artificial intelligence-based multicriteria design optimization procedure is developed.
Dose Hydrocele in Children Caused by Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Migration Always Need Surgical Intervention? Watch and Wait - A Rare Cause of Hydrocele
Authors: Tzeng Shih-Wei , Tsai Ming-Cheng
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Ventriculoperitoneal (V-P) shunt is a common surgery for pediatric patients with hydrocephalus. Migration of the shunt to the scrotum is rare. Its clinical presentation may be silent if the shunt keeps patent. We describe such a case following the implantation of a V-P shunt with scrotal migration, with the tip still kept in the peritoneal cavity with patent function. We will discuss this rare complication and review the literature. Case Presentation: A 28-week-old boy presented preterm-related spontaneous intraventricular hemorrhage and hydrocephalus. The patient underwent surgery via V-P shunt implantation. One month after the operation, V-P shunt migration with the right hydrocele was diagnosed while the tip was still in the peritoneal cavity with a patent function. We adopted a watch-and-wait approach in which outpatient follow-up would be continued until the patient was 1.5 years old, when we would decide whether to perform hydrocele repair and correct the drainage tube malposition or continue follow-up. The patient was alert with good activity and close follow-up. Conclusions: Ventriculoperitoneal shunt migration with hydrocele in young children is a rare complication after the surgery. Regular follow-up up to 1.5 years old is recommended for patients with the tip in the peritoneal cavity and patent shunt function. Surgical intervention is suggested for cases with tip in the scrotum, shunt kinking, remarkable hydrocele, or hydrocephalus progression. Although V-P shunt migration is uncommon, we should take care of it to find out and solve the problem.
STRATEGI KETAHANAN PANGAN MELALUI UPAYA PENINGKATAN EKONOMI KELURAHAN SUDAJAYA HILIR
Authors: Yanti Andriani Neneng , Aziz Abdul , Jabar Abdul , Rismawati Dea , Hendrik Hendrik , Ajizah Nur , Anggraeni Putri , Haulah Suci
Published: June 2023

Kuliah Kerja Mahasiswa (KKM) adalah salah satu bentuk pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dilakukan oleh mahasiswa secara interdispliner, institusional, dan kemitraan sebagai salah satu wujud dari STIE PASIM SUKABUMI. Program pengabdian kepada masyarakat di pandang oleh sebagai program yang wajib dilaksanakan, baik oleh dosen maupun oleh mahasiswa, dengan berlandaskan pada prinsip-prinsip yaitu kompetensi akademik, kewirausahaan, dan professional, sehingga dapat menghasilkan program pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang bermutu, relavan, dan sinergis dalam meningkatkan pemberdayaan masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran pengabdian pada masyarakat prioritas dan pengaruh internalisasi inovasi, dan perubahan lingkungan eksternal dan strategi  ketahanan pangan dengan upaya meningkatkan ekonomi kelurahan sudajaya hilir. Mengembangan usaha mikro, kecil, dan menengah (UMKM) khususnya UMKM di  kelurahan sudajaya hilir. Yaitu UMKM Roti NS Sampora, Donat Kenangan,  Kerajinan dari bambu dan peternakan budidaya Magot. Permasalahan yang dihadapi semua UMKM Kelurahan Sudajaya Hilir adalah berkaitan dengan pengemasan dan digital marketing.
Evaluating the Understanding and Perceived Importance of Professional Scepticism among Accountants in the Malaysian Public Sector
Authors: K Ghani Erlane , Ilias Azleen , Muhammad Kamaruzzaman , Mohd Ali Mazurina
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT Purpose: This study aims to examine professional scepticism among accountants in the public sector. Specifically, this study evaluates the understanding of professional scepticism among accountants in the public sector. It then evaluates the perceived importance of professional scepticism of accountants in the public sector. Methodology/Approach: This study utilised the qualitative approach via interview sessions with sixteen accountants in the public sector study. Findings: This study finds that the accountants in the public sector were not aware of the term ‘professional scepticism’ at first during the interview sessions. After explaining the concept of professional scepticism to the participants, they realise that they practise this skill when performing their tasks without realising that their practices represent professional scepticism.The accountants perceived professional scepticism as important and agreed that accountants must have high professional scepticism to ensure quality work performance. In addition, the accountants understand the importance of their role in practising high professional scepticism. However, their understanding and acceptance of their role in professional scepticism were more practical in nature without knowing the objective and the importance of professional scepticism. Research Limitations/Implications: This study's findings implied that awareness of professional scepticism needs to be highlighted to the accountants in the public sector. Practical Implications: The findings in this study implied that professional scepticism is a must-have skill that accountants should possess. Therefore, training programmes, such as professional scepticism techniques involving reasonable scepticism-related exercises, can be conducted for accountants in the public sector. Originality/Value: This study is the first that provides accountants’ understanding of professional scepticism in Malaysia's public sector. Keywords: Professional scepticism, accountants, understanding, perceived importance, public sector.
The Implications of Digital Audit Practice, Management Support and Team Support on Auditor Performance
Authors: Mohd Sanusi Zuraidah , Mohd Noor Nurul Fitri , Mat Isa Yusarina , Ghazali Aziatul Waznah , Rentah Fadilla
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT Purpose: This study intends to examine whether Research Universities (RUs) provide more Integrated reporting (IR) disclosure levels than non-Research Universities (RUs) in Malaysia. The evaluation is supported by signalling and institutional theories. Design/Methodology/Approach: This research utilises quantitative content analysis of 16 public universities’ annual reports in Malaysia from 2016-2018. Findings: The result reveals that Malaysian RUs deliver better IR disclosure levels than non-RUs. RUs are expected to disclose a great deal as to communicate their accountability. Signalling theory shows that the RUs expose higher IR disclosure levels to signal their distinction and reputational edge in contrast to non-RUs. The hypothesis is in line with the institutional theory because RUs are compelled to report in a superior format because they are pressured to perform well and be ranked highly. Research Limitation: This study is limited to the accessible annual reports of Malaysian public universities. Practical Implication: The results provide insights for policymakers to adopt IR framework in the public sector, in this case - Malaysian public universities as to communicate the organizations' value creation to various stakeholders Originality/Value: This paper is among the few publications that study the financial reporting of public sectors in Malaysia, focusing on Malaysian public universities. Furthermore, this study is among the early studies investigating the trendy issue of the potential adoption of the IR approach in Malaysian public universities. Keywords: Integrated reporting, research universities, non-research universities, signalling theory, institutional theory
La magia de Night Shyamalan en Airbender
Authors: Peña Acuña Beatriz
Published: June 2023

El artículo analiza de forma general el contexto biográfico y recorrido  filmográfico de forma cronológica del cineasta Night Shylamanan. La disertación aporta algunas claves de contenido y forma  como elementos constantes del cineasta. A continuación profundiza en una obra para todos los públicos: Airbender.
Salud mental y cobertura mediática del Covid-19: investigación de los efectos de la gestión de la televisión, y la interrelación eficaz de la ansiedad a través de la técnica dual: sufrimiento vs dolor, para la mejora del estrés generado por la pandemia
Authors: Yébenes Pilar , Vargas Delgado José Jesús
Published: June 2023

Desde los primeros meses de 2020, nos enfrentamos a una de las mayores pandemias desde la Primera Guerra Mundial: Covid-19. Antes se había producido la gripe española de 1918-1920, que dejó un saldo de entre 20 y 50 millones de muertos, según la Organización Mundial de la Salud. También estamos sufriendo las secuelas políticas de la inestabilidad global de la presidencia de Trump, además de no habernos recuperado aún de los efectos de una de las crisis financieras más graves de los últimos años. Y mientras estos acontecimientos aún no se han superado, asistimos al momento más tenso en Europa desde la Segunda GuerraMundial, con una de las mayores transformaciones de un orden internacional cambiante como consecuencia del conflicto entre Rusia y Ucrania. Con todo ello, el consumo de medios de comunicación ha aumentado considerablemente a nivel mundial, y nuestro país también ha experimentado este fenómeno, que comienza a convertirse en un nuevo escenario en las nuevas sociedades de la información, generando, en consecuencia, una alta activación de la ansiedad y el estrés. (Shamash, 2015).