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Searching for Ways of Settling Land Conflicts by Peaceful Means in Cameroon: A Critical Analysis of the Peacemaking Role of the ‘Land Consultative Board’
Authors: C. Mbira , W. H. Arrey
Published: July 2024

The regulation of Land tenure systems is one of the main sources of conflicts in Africa and one of the continent’s most difficult realities to pin down. In its 1974 land reform, the Cameroonian legislature sought to strike a balance between traditional norms and modern instruments, between administrative, judicial and customary authorities, in order to establish an inclusive, democratic and peaceful system of land tenure. The establishment of the Land Consultative Board as the regulatory instrument the state planned to use in land matters was projected as the answer to this quest. While the original intention remains laudable - to enable the state, guarantor of the general interest to acquire a local instrument with the appropriate legitimacy and capable of ensuring the peaceful regulation of land tenure. It has to be said that, almost 50 years later, this ambition has not been achieved. The recurrence of land conflicts and the density of disputes reflect the inadequacy of the rules governing land tenure in Cameroon, depriving the board of any real regulatory authority. The central argument of this paper is that the legislator's ambition was not sincere because of the precedence of the administrative authority to the detriment of other actors. The choice of evaluating this working assumption through the theory of the instrumentation of public action is therefore essential. It makes it possible not only to determine the legislator's intention through textual and contextual analysis, but also to observe the interplay of actors around this regulatory instrument through an interdisciplinary approach. Between its structural inability to acquire real autonomy and the barely concealed desire to downgrade custom, its role has steadily diminished along with its influence, though without disappearing. It remains, however, the institutional relic where the philosophy of the “palaver tree,” supported by the practice of non-violence and democratic dialogue, can still survive, as well as the keystone of the entire land tenure system of the country. The analysis of the consultative Board’s peacemaking role through its instrumentation (or its instrumentalisation) opens up new perspectives for understanding the regulation of public action in our so-called Southern countries, especially for decision-makers, donors and any actor interested in the thorny issue of land tenure insecurity.
Modelling the Impact of Relapse and Weaning Off Immunity on Hepatitis B Virus Transmission Dynamics
Authors: M. A. Nwaokolo , A. J. Oguche , R. Umaru , B. Nwaokolo
Published: July 2024

In this study, we present a numerical simulation of the impact of relapse in patients with chronic HBV infection and weaning off immunity on vaccinated individuals within the transmission dynamics of Hepatitis B. The sensitivity analysis result establishes that relapse rate and weaning off immunity increase the value of the effective reproduction number when it is increased. Similarly, the result of the numerical simulation reveals that the combined effect of relapse and weaning off immunity increases the number of infected persons and thus, increases the spread of the Hepatitis B Virus. Also, relapse delays the quick response to the treatment regimen which consequently slows down the potential of recovery from the infection, whereas, weaning off immunity reduces the number of vaccinated individuals.
Energy Efficient Predictive Maintenance in Resource Constraint Industrial IoT devices using Smoothed Mish Activation Function
Authors: Neelamadhab Khaya
Published: July 2024

Traditionally, Industrial IoT devices collect sensor data to a cloud platform where ML/DL processing is to be done. Edge computing has the advantage of reducing latency, improved battery performance, safe transmission and reducing vulnerability. These benefits are particularly significant considering the limited resources on IoT devices, such as only a few kilobytes of RAM, and the critical importance of energy savings in industrial applications. Arduino Uno uses 2kB of RAM and 32 kB of read only flash memory. Optimal performance is required for ML inference on EDGE devices to get good accuracies and low latency. This research paper is based on memory optimization in resource constrained devices, focusing on a novel approach that combines the Bonsai tree architecture with a smoothed Mish activation function. While the Bonsai tree architecture has been explored in prior works, this research contributes to the refinement of the activation function, a crucial component in achieving superior test accuracy within limited memory constraints. Although many algorithms have been developed with good accuracy but can’t be used in optimal power consumption with low latency and resource constraint like fewer RAM and ROM. A smooth Mish activation function in Bonsai tree algorithm is proposed to enhance accuracy with lowest ML model size, where Bonsai tree is a single,shallow,sparse tree where data is projected in low dimension space. Lowest ML model size consumes least power. We observed the smoothed Mish activation function in the Bonsai tree algorithm outperform with low latency and power consumption.
This paper aims to elucidate the methodology, experimental results, and implications of the modified activation function, shedding light on its potential to revolutionize memory-efficient edge computing in the Industrial IoT network.
Effect of Adding Date Palm Pollen and Physical Diet Form on Productive Performance and Egg Quality of Female Quail
Authors: A. AL-Tamimy Salah M. , Diab Duha B. , Malik Nazar Abbas
Published: July 2024

This experiment was conducted to estimate the main effect of adding Data palm pollen (DPP) and the form of diet on the productive performance of female quail compliant with: Hen day egg production (HD), Egg weight (EW), Egg mass (EM), Feed intake (FI) and Feed conversion ratio (FCR) and eggs quality of quail compliant with: Shape index (ShI %), shell weight (%), yolk weight (%), albumen weight (%), Yolk index (YI%), Albumen Index (AI%) and Hough unit (HU). For eight weeks, from February 14 to April 13, 2023. Two hindered fifty-two female quail with age about forty-seven days were divided into six treatments, each including forty-two birds with three replicates (four ten quail of each). The treatments were T1: 0% DPP with mash feed form, T2: 0% DPP with pellet feed form, T3: 0.5% DPP with mash feed form, T4: 0.5% DPP with pellet feed form, T5: 1% DPP with mash feed form and T6: 1% DPP with pellet feed form. The quail were fed a productive diet with 2794 kcal/kg energy and 18.39% crude protein, and similar rearing conditions. Results showed there were significant effects in the percentage of HD, EW., EM, and (FCR) in treatments with DPP and pellet feed form when compared with the other treatments, as well as an improvement in egg quality in treatments with DPP and pellet feed form when compared with the other treatments.
Can the Fraud Hexagon Components Detect Fraudulent Financial Reporting?
Authors: Azizah Widyaningsih
Published: July 2024

Accounting information in financial statements is very important for users of financial statements when deciding. Management tries to make these financial statements perform well. Opportunistically, managers can manipulate financial statements to make them look good, which encourages companies to commit fraud on financial statements. This study uses the Fraud Hexagon component to examine the factors that influence financial statement fraud. Fraud hexagon theory is the latest six-dimensional fraud component developed by Vousinas by adding aspects of collusion. Sample selection is based on the purposive sampling method. The analysis method used in this research is panel data logistic regression analysis through the Eviews 10 application. The results showed that opportunity, rationalization, and capability did not affect financial statement fraud. The other three components of the fraud hexagon, namely pressure, arrogance, and conspiracy, significantly affect financial statement fraud.
Strategic Marketing Management: Unveiling Consumer Psychology through Qualitative Analysis and Literature Review
Authors: Bungatang B. , Jumady Edy , Ali Firman , Natsir Ramlan
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this qualitative research study is to explore consumer psychology and its implications for strategic marketing management. Grounded in the grounded theory methodology, the study aims to delve into the multifaceted nature of consumer decision-making processes, the influence of emotions on brand perception, the role of social media in shaping consumer behavior, and the significance of brand identity and differentiation in the competitive marketplace. The research methodology involves a comprehensive review of existing literature related to consumer psychology and strategic marketing management, encompassing scholarly articles, books, and reports. Data analysis procedures include systematic coding, categorization, and interpretation of qualitative data extracted from the literature. The key findings of the study underscore the intricate interplay of factors influencing consumer behavior, including attitudes, emotions, social norms, and perceived behavioral control. Emotions emerge as a crucial determinant of brand perception, with positive emotional experiences fostering brand loyalty and negative emotions undermining consumer trust. Social media platforms play a pivotal role in shaping brand perceptions and purchase decisions, while brand identity serves as a strategic asset for differentiation and market positioning. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of consumer psychology and provides insights for marketers to develop targeted and effective marketing strategies that resonate with consumers' motivations and preferences.
Reading the Prioress’s Tale as Recovery Romance, or The Tale of a Prioress, a Sniper, and the Cross-Temporal Weaponization of Empathy
Authors: Norako Leila K.
Published: July 2024

This article argues that the Prioress’s Tale harnesses several narrative elements endemic to a genre of late medieval crusades fantasy—“recovery romance”—in order to weaponize the empathy of its intra- and extratextual audiences. Complementing arguments that have linked the Prioress’s Tale to blood libels abundant in late medieval England, the author contends that the tale borrows from these stories, and specifically from recovery romances, because of their commitment to fantasies of global Christian supremacy achieved through war and genocide. Discerning the link between recovery romance and Chaucer’s tale allows us to reckon fully with the implications of the tale’s Asiatic location and antisemitism. The film American Sniper (2014) provides a contemporary point of comparison.
SmartCS: Enabling the Creation of Machine Learning–Powered Computer Vision Mobile Apps for Citizen Science Applications without Coding
Authors: Khan Fahim Hasan , De Silva Akila , Dusek Gregory , Davis James , Pang Alex
Published: July 2024

It is undeniable that citizen science contributes to the advancement of various fields of study. There are now software tools that facilitate the development of citizen science apps. However, apps developed with these tools rely on individual human skills to correctly collect useful data. Machine learning (ML)–aided apps provide on-field guidance to citizen scientists on data collection tasks. However, these apps rely on server-side ML support, and therefore need a reliable internet connection. Furthermore, the development of citizen science apps with ML support requires a significant investment of time and money. For some projects, this barrier may preclude the use of citizen science effectively. We present a platform that democratizes citizen science by making it accessible to a much broader audience of both researchers and participants. The SmartCS platform allows one to create citizen science apps with ML support quickly and without coding skills. Apps developed using SmartCS have client-side ML support, making them usable in the field, even when there is no internet connection. The client-side ML helps educate users to better recognize the subjects, thereby enabling high-quality data collection. We present several citizen science apps created using SmartCS, some of which were conceived and created by high school students.
Sanayilik Domatesin °Briks Değeri ve Salça Verimi Üzerine Potasyum Uygulamalarının Etkisi
Authors: Sağlam Necdettin , Ünver Şenol
Published: July 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı sanayilik domates için uygun yapraktan potasyum uygulama aralıkları (7 gün, 14 gün ve 21 gün) ve dozlarının (kontrol, 100, 200, 300, 400 ve 500 ppm) belirlenmesidir. Araştırma Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi Tarımsal Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezinde 2019 yılı Nisan-Ekim ayları arasında yürütülmüştür. Denemede CXD 142 F₁ sanayilik domates çeşidi kullanılmıştır. Tohumlar 30 Nisan’da ekilmiş ve fideler 30 Mayıs tarihinde dikilmiştir. İncelenen tüm parametreler potasyum uygulama aralıkları ve dozlarından önemli düzeyde etkilenmiştir. En yüksek ortalama meyve ağırlığı 14 gün aralıkla (102.37 g) yapılan 300 ppm (104,52 g) dozunda tespit edilmiştir. En fazla toplam verim 14 gün ara ile (83.89 t/ha) ve 300 ppm (88.20 t/ha) uygulamasında elde edilmiştir. En iyi °briks değeri haftalık (5.11) ve 300 ppm (5.24) uygulamasında gözlenmiştir. En yüksek salça verimi haftalık (14.16 t/ha) ve 14 günlük (14.18 t/ha) ve 300 ppm (15.42 t/ha) uygulamasından elde edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak en önemli parametreler genellikle 14 gün ara ile yapraktan 300 ppm potasyum uygulamasından elde edilmiştir
ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF XYLANOLYTIC FUNGI FOR THE VALORISATION OF WHEAT STRAW HEMICELLULOSE
Authors: K. SRAVANTHI  , G. JAHNAVI  , RAO LINGA VENKATESWAR , BURGULA SANDEEPTA
Published: July 2024

The capacity of fungi to release extracellular enzymes into their surroundings is well known. Hydrolytic enzymes called xylanases are able to break down Xylan. This study aimed to screen xylanolytic fungi from forest soil and tree bark samples. Using Congo red indicator, 11 fungal isolates out of 45 were chosen for quantitative screening after showing a minimum of 5mm zone of hydrolysis. Quantitative screening revealed that two isolates, ASV10 and TSV9, produced the highest amounts of xylanolytic enzymes that can be further improved by statistical approach and can be used for the release of hemicellulose from lignocellulosic substrates. TSV9 generated 116 U/ml xylanase and 37 U/ml xylosidase, while ASV 10 produced 127 U/ml xylanase and 49 U/ml xylosidase. Molecular identification was done for the two selected fungal isolates by matching the 18 S rRNA sequence with NCBI database and TSV9 showed 99% similarity with Trichoderma asperellum and ASV10 showed 99% similarity with Aspergillus aculeatus.
Schally, Guillemin y los neuropéptidos que controlan la adenohipófisis
Authors: Jácome Roca Alfredo
Published: July 2024

Propósito: la presente revisión narrativa busca construir y resumir las historias de Andrew Schally y Roger Guillemin, quienes aislaron los péptidos hipotalámicos, demostraron su función y estructura, y luego los sintetizaron para controlar la adenohipófisis. De manera anecdótica, cuento mi experiencia de esa época en el grupo de endocrinología de Tulane.
Contenido: se describe la vida y obra de estos investigadores que fueron influenciados durante su aprendizaje por reconocidos personajes de la ciencia, Harris y Selye, entre otros. Trabajaron juntos en un comienzo, pero luego lo hicieron de forma separada (uno en Tulane, el otro en Baylor), en una década de competitiva investigación sobre hormonas hipotalámicas, cuyos resultados los llevaron a ganar el premio Nobel de Fisiología y Medicina en 1977. En estos dos grupos hubo investigadores que también hicieron valiosos aportes a la neuroendocrinología.
Contribuciones: los estudios de estos dos científicos (y del grupo de importantes colaboradores que con ellos trabajaron) dieron comienzo a la producción de neuropéptidos y análogos, los cuales son fundamentales en ciertos procesos diagnósticos o en terapéutica para muchas enfermedades, particularmente diabetes y cáncer.
ПРОДУКТИВНІСТЬ ПРАЦІ В ІТ-КОМПАНІЯХ: ПОНЯТТЯ, СПОСОБИ ОЦІНКИ ТА ОСНОВНІ НАПРЯМИ ЇЇ ПІДВИЩЕННЯ
Authors: ХОМЕНКО Олег Борисович
Published: July 2024

У цій статті детально проаналізовано різноманітні теоретичні підходи до визначення поняття «продуктивність праці», його змісту та основні фактори, що впливають на продуктивність праці. Досліджено сучасні стратегії та способи вивчення продуктивності в ІТ-компаніях як одного з основних показників ефективності праці в сучасних умовах. Наведено класифікацію показників, що використовуються при оцінці продуктивності праці, а саме: якісні, кількісні показники та показники ефективності. Також проаналізовано методи оцінки продуктивності праці, якими зазвичай користуються сучасні ІТ-компанії: метод 360 градусів, сертифікація, система KPI, самооцінки. На основі аналізу сучасних досліджень запропоновані підходи та конкретні методи підвищення ефективності роботи розподіленої команди, зокрема впровадження сучасних методологій управління проєктами, таких як Agile, Scrum, Lean та Kanban, використання штучного інтелекту, хмарних сервісів, впровадження практик DevOps для автоматизації процесів, покращення умов праці та усунення культурних та комунікаційних бар’єрів. У статті особливу увагу приділено шляхам підвищення кваліфікації та сучасним методам мотивації персоналу, спрямованих на підвищення ефективності робочих процесів та мотивації співробітників, що сприятиме подальшому розвитку та зростанню конкурентоспроможності ІТ-компаній у сучасних умовах.
A new multi-function smart electricity measurement device
Authors: Khadar Saad , Nadjoua Rabhi , Oumaima Missaoui Isra , Aya Aggoun Hanane
Published: July 2024

Algeria's national gas and power provider is called Sonelgaz. It is in charge of producing, distributing, and transmitting power throughout the nation. Sonelgaz has encountered several difficulties in effectively supplying electricity to consumers and keeping track of their usage over the years. One of the primary problems is that client consumption is not accurately metered. Algeria has a large number of old power meters that don't give precise readings of the real electrical usage. Customers receive inaccurate bills as a result of this. It also makes it more challenging for Sonelgaz to monitor usage trends and detect power thieves. Poor metering infrastructure has led to disputes between Sonelgaz and customers over excess bills. In recent years, the idea of a smart power meter has become increasingly popular all around the world. Traditionally, readings must be taken in the meter reading room. As a result, tracking and keeping tabs on your electricity usage is a time-consuming and annoying chore. Furthermore, a lot of us worry about our large electricity bills at the end of the month, therefore, we have to periodically check the energy meter. However, what if we could track how much electricity we consume from anywhere in the world? In this paper, we will develop a new multi-function smart electricity measurement device using an ESP32 microcontroller and the mobile Blynk app. The smart electricity measurement device displays the voltage, current, power factor, and power consumption in real time. In addition, it displays the cost of electricity in dollars and the total energy consumed in kWh, saving you both time and money. The consumer's electricity will be remotely off if the bills are not paid.
Formação em organização da cultura no Brasil: aportes conceituais
Authors: Costa Leonardo Figueiredo
Published: July 2024

Este artigo busca evidenciar, através de uma revisão da literatura, um breve contexto na área da sociologia da educação, com aportes sobre um histórico da educação superior e seus enlaces contemporâneos, para melhor situar o campo de formação na área da organização da cultura no Brasil, ou seja, dos profissionais atuantes na política, gestão ou produção cultural. A formação, de um modo geral, tem se tornado uma das premissas básicas para a atuação profissional na contemporaneidade, tendo como contexto a complexificação da divisão do trabalho e as mudanças tecnológicas que transformaram a esfera da sociabilidade e a relação que temos com o conhecimento. Para esse diálogo, trazemos a contribuição do pensamento de Antônio Gramsci para discutirmos a relação entre educação e trabalho. Já o sociólogo Pierre Bourdieu nos apresenta outras análises sobre a sociologia da educação e da cultura que renovaram o pensamento sociológico sobre os papéis e o funcionamento social dos sistemas de ensino nas sociedades contemporâneas, e sobre as relações que mantêm os diferentes grupos sociais com a escola e o saber. O fortalecimento das capacidades dos agentes implicados nos processos de gestão e de produção cultural deve ser buscado através de ações de formação e de capacitação, de intercâmbio e de troca de conhecimentos e experiências. Podemos perceber várias ações esporádicas e pontuais nessa área, desde seminários a cursos de capacitação, mas o processo urge por uma política estruturada de oferta de ensino técnico e centros universitários para ampliar a sua ação e efetividade, trazendo melhorias e incrementos para o sistema cultural como um todo.
Reverberações contemporâneas do método pedagógico Ratio Studiorum
Authors: Albuquerque Junior Ailton Batista de , Araújo Ana Cláudia Uchoa , Fernandes Kássia Lia Costa , Carvalho Michele Lemos de Oliveira Sousa , Souza Paulo Vinícius Leite de , Asnis Valéria Peres
Published: July 2024

Na época do Brasil Colônia, para proceder com a dominação dos indígenas, a solução mais viável seria educá-los nos moldes europeus, mediante a imposição do ensino, da catequização e da aculturação dos nativos pelos jesuítas. Nesse âmbito, a educação jesuíta no Brasil desabrochou como uma das primeiras grandes tentativas de implantação formal de um sistema de ensino com os educadores utilizando o seu método pedagógico consubstanciado no Ratio Studiorum, implicando nos aspectos sócio-históricos da educação, da cultura e dos desdobramentos do próprio Estado brasileiro. Destarte, o presente artigo tem o objetivo de discorrer sobre a especificidade Ratio Studiorum, atualizando o estado da arte sobre o tema e contribuindo para novas reflexões concernentes ao assunto. Quanto ao desenho metodológico, recorremos à pesquisa bibliográfica e explicativa, de abordagem qualitativa alicerçada em França (1952); Romanelli (1987); Miranda (2001); Fausto (2002); Ferreira (2005); Di Piero (2008); Oliveira (2014); Saviani (2013); Oliveira (2014); Minayo, Deslandes e Gomes (2016); Sousa e Cavalcante (2016); Rosa (2017); Souza e Cunha (2019); Santos (2019); Borges e Sambugari (2019); Cavalcante (2021); Creswell e Creswell (2021); Futata et al. (2021); Fontana e Ermel (2021); Gil (2022); Custódio e Custódio (2023); Latarulo e Chirichella (2023) e Souza (2024). Em síntese, infere-se que o ensino jesuíta exerceu um papel decisivo durante os primeiros séculos da formação do Brasil, contribuindo com um método educacional fabuloso para a época. Por fim, as contribuições dos jesuítas provocaram ações irreversíveis sobre as populações nativas ou povos originários, havendo elogios e condenações pelas ideologias alicerçadas em um processo de ensino que reverbera na contemporaneidade do século XXI. Nessas vias analíticas, a educação proposta pelos jesuítas educou os nativos e os filhos dos colonos, preparando-os para o ofício nas terras. Daí, infere-se que o forte impacto da metodologia jesuítica no Brasil atravessou os modus operandi de uma multiplicidade de professores.
O papel da cooperação no acesso à justiça: o programa de cooperação judiciária enquanto mecanismo de fortalecimento da Agenda 2030 no Brasil
Authors: Spengler Fabiana Marion , Dornelles Maini
Published: July 2024

O acesso à justiça é um pilar fundamental para a manutenção do estado de direito e a promoção de uma sociedade equitativa e democrática. Ele assegura que todas as pessoas, independentemente de sua condição social, econômica ou cultural, possam buscar e obter uma resposta justa para suas reivindicações e conflitos. A efetividade do acesso à justiça contribui para a proteção dos direitos humanos, a redução das desigualdades e a prevenção de abusos de poder. Além disso, ele fortalece a confiança da população no sistema judiciário e promove a paz social, garantindo que as leis sejam aplicadas de forma justa e imparcial para todos. Portanto, investir na facilitação do acesso à justiça é essencial para a construção de um sistema jurídico inclusivo e eficiente, que realmente atenda às necessidades da população e promova a justiça social No ano de 2020, o Conselho Nacional de Justiça promulgou a Resolução nº 350, que estabelece o Programa “Cooperação Judiciária” que tem como finalidade a interação entre os órgãos jurisdicionais, dando maior fluidez aos atos processuais. Posto isso, a problemática de pesquisa que se apresenta é: o programa de Cooperação Judiciária pode ser reconhecido enquanto uma política judiciária voltada a concretização do ODS 16.3, proporcionando acesso à justiça para os cidadãos brasileiros? Será utilizado o método dedutivo, partindo de uma análise geral, acerca do acesso à justiça e morosidade jurisdicional, para ao final chegar à uma específica e analisar o Programa de Cooperação Judiciária e como este vem se dando na Região Sul do País, perfazendo uma análise do funcionamento do Programa nos Estados do Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina e Paraná; como técnica de pesquisa será utilizada a bibliográfica. Ao final foi possível concluir que, ainda que recentemente tenha sido instituído o citado Programa, este pode ser reconhecido enquanto uma política judiciária de acesso à justiça e mecanismo concretizador do objetivo 16.3 da Agenda 2030, no Brasil.
Gamificação no ensino fundamental: estimulando o interesse e a participação dos alunos
Authors: Santos Silvana Maria Aparecida Viana , Santos Adrielle Cardoso dos , Florentino Bianca Blandino , Tomaz Ilça Daniela Monteiro , Souza Jossibaldo Fadoul de , Oliveira Melquesedeque Mangabeira de , Abreu Regina Célia Diniz , Santos Suely da Silva , Lobo Tatiane Delfino
Published: July 2024

Este estudo investigou como a gamificação poderia estimular o interesse e a participação dos alunos no ensino fundamental. O objetivo geral foi analisar as práticas e estratégias de gamificação eficazes, bem como os desafios e resultados associados a essa metodologia. A pesquisa utilizou uma revisão bibliográfica qualitativa, analisando livros, artigos científicos e outras publicações relevantes. Os resultados mostraram que a gamificação aumentou o engajamento e a motivação dos alunos, além de melhorar o desenvolvimento de habilidades cognitivas e socioemocionais. As práticas gamificadas, como quizzes e recompensas, tornaram as atividades atrativas e dinâmicas. No entanto, foram identificados desafios na implementação, como a resistência inicial de professores e alunos e as limitações tecnológicas. As considerações finais destacaram a importância da formação e capacitação dos docentes e a necessidade de estudos adicionais para explorar alguns aspectos da gamificação na educação.
Kembali ke Kant: Metafisika, Sains dan Proyek Filsafat Transendental
Authors: Sitorus Fitzerald Kennedy
Published: July 2024

Berpikir adalah menyatukan data-data indrawi ke dalam satu kesadaran. Melalui sintesis antara intuisi dan pikiran, pengetahuan menjadi mungkin. Tanpa keterberian obyek-obyek indrawi melalui intuisi, maka tidak ada yang dapat dipikirkan menjadi pengetahuan. Pengetahuan selalu merupakan sintesa antara berbagai macam intuisi (materi pengetahuan) dan kategori-kategori transendental (forma pengetahuan). Pikiran tidak lain dari fungsi atau sintesa yang dilakukan oleh bermacam kategori atas intuisi indrawi yang ditawarkan kepadanya. Berpikir adalah mensintesakan atau memberi bentuk terhadap data-data indrawi yang terberi. Artinya, pengetahuan hanya mungkin mengenai obyek empiris. Kant mengatakan, pikiran tanpa isi adalah kosong, intuisi tanpa konsep adalah buta.
Eksplorasi Konsep Lukisan Intuisi Sebagai Konsep Berkarya Lukis
Authors: Wiratno Tri Aru
Published: July 2024

Eksplorasi intuisi dalam lukisan, khususnya melalui karya-karya Nashar, Srihadi Soedarsono, Ahmad Sadali, dan Mochtar Apin, menggambarkan sebuah jalur unik untuk menginterpretasikan realitas internal dan eksternal. Makalah ini menggali konsep lukisan intuitif sebagaimana resonansinya dengan pandangan filosofis Henry Bergson, yang menekankan intuisi sebagai metode pemahaman yang lebih dalam dan langsung dibandingkan dengan analisis rasional atau intelek. Dengan membandingkan pendekatan intuitif dari para seniman ini dengan teori-teori Bergson, penelitian ini menyoroti potensi transformatif intuisi dalam penciptaan seni, menawarkan wawasan lebih dalam tentang proses kognitif yang mendasari ekspresi artistik. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa lukisan intuitif tidak hanya memperkaya representasi visual subjek tetapi juga meningkatkan keterlibatan emosional dan intelektual penonton dengan seni.
Estetika Grafiti dan Mural di Ruang Publik
Authors: Jabaril Rahmat
Published: July 2024

Setiap kita datang ke Jogja, Jakarta, Bandung, Solo, dan Surabaya, selalu disuguhkan mural dan grafiti di dinding-dinding kotanya. Tidak mengherankan tentunya, karena pertumbuhan seni rupa dewasa ini sudah menjadi daya tarik dalam perubahan estetika kota. Kesungguhan manifestasi seni di dalam perkembangan kota, tidak bisa dinafikan perannya dalam gestur sosial kota yang dinamik. Realitas tersebut melaju pada pembentukan estetika jalanan yang geliatnya begitu kuat. Karena kehadiran seni grafiti dan mural sangat dinamik, maka diskursus mengenai seni jalanan bermunculan. Peran mural dan grafiti adalah merepresentasikan nilai-nilai dari warga kotanya yang berelasi pada tanda-tanda kebudayaan global, cerminan wajah sebuah kota dan keterbukaan pemikiran warganya itu sendiri.
WELL-TO-WELL (W2W) ELECTROMAGNETIC TOMOGRAPHY MODELING ADVANCEMENT: IMPROVING PRECISION AND EFFECTIVENESS WITH REGULARIZATION
Authors: Santana J. M. , de Souza V. C. T. , da Rocha H. O. , Marinho J. A. O.
Published: July 2024

This research describes the direct and inverse problems of cross-well electromagnetic tomography. The model geometry has azimuthal symmetry, which simplifies the forward modeling and the inversion procedure. In the direct problem, the finite element method is used in the numerical solution of the Helmholtz equation. In the inverse problem, the study discusses the use of three stabilizer functionals: Global Smoothness (GS), Total Variation (TV), and Absolute Equality (AE). The first uses a smoothing function in the L2 norm, while the latter uses smoothing in the L1 norm, for it accepts abrupt changes between adjacent parameters. The results show that the TV method generated good estimates of both geometry and conductivity of the bodies, both for small and large conductivity contrast between the targets and the surrounding environment. Through the results, one can also observe that the regularization of the Total Variation presented a better estimate of the parameters than the Global Smoothness. In most of the synthetic models used in this work, the best estimates of the proposed model occurred when Absolute Equality constraints were used on the cells at the edges of the inversion grid, in addition to the stabilizer functional.
Metoda oznaczania ftalanu diizobutylu w powietrzu na stanowiskach pracy
Authors: Wasilewski Paweł
Published: July 2024

Ftalan diizobutylu (DIBP) to oleista, bezbarwna ciecz o zapachu charakterystycznym dla estrów i gorzkawym smaku. Związek sklasyfikowano jako substancję działającą szkodliwie na rozrodczość kategorii 1B z przypisanym zwrotem H360Df: Może działać szkodliwie na dziecko w łonie matki. Podejrzewa się, że działa szkodliwie na płodność. Zaproponowana wartość normatywu higienicznego – najwyższego dopuszczalnego stężenia (NDS) dla ftalanu diizobutylu – wynosi 4 mg/m3 (0,35 ppm). Celem przeprowadzonych badań było opracowanie metody oznaczania ftalanu diizobutylu do oceny narażenia zawodowego w zakresie 1/10 ÷ 2 zaproponowanej wartości NDS. Metoda polega na zatrzymaniu zawartego w powietrzu aerozolu ftalanu diizobutylu na próbnik – rurkę szklaną z sorbentem XAD-2 oraz filtrem z włókna szklanego, ekstrakcji mieszaniną Ac/DCM i analizie otrzymanego roztworu z zastosowaniem chromatografii gazowej ze spektrometrem mas. Metoda oznaczania ftalanu diizobutylu została przedstawiona w postaci procedury analitycznej, którą zamieszczono w załączniku. Zakres tematyczny artykułu obejmuje zagadnienia zdrowia oraz bezpieczeństwa i higieny środowiska pracy będące przedmiotem badań z zakresu nauk o zdrowiu i inżynierii środowiska.
Consciência sintática e traços argumentativos em textos de alunos: um estudo longitudinal
Authors: Teixeira de Amorin Rodrigues Ana Paula , De Carvalho Fortilli Solange
Published: July 2024

O presente artigo relaciona estruturas sintáticas escritas por estudantes em transição para o Ensino Médio e o potencial argumentativo de seus textos. Adota-se a ideia de Consciência Sintática (Vieira;Faraco, 2020), discutida no âmbito do texto dissertativo-argumentativo, aos moldes do que se solicita no Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (ENEM). Com atividades planejadas, observou-se a trajetória dos estudantes na escrita desses textos, com foco na gradativa presença e diversidade de articuladores textuais e, conjuntamente, de adequadas relações lógico-semânticas, recursos que promovem textos mais organizados e consistentes. Foi aplicada uma Sequência Didática (SD) (Dolz; Noverraz; Schneuwly, 2004), alinhada a um ensino funcionalmente planejado, considerando o uso linguístico. Durante o desenvolvimento da SD, as produções dos mesmos alunos foram observadas em três momentos distintos (final do 9º ano e em dois momentos no 1º ano do Ensino Médio). Como resultado, o que se observou foi a presença de poucos articuladores nos textos iniciais, diferentemente das versões finais, nas quais houve expansão de emprego e diversificação do uso de articuladores textuais e, consequentemente, mais relações lógico-semânticas estabelecidas.
Por uma abordagem crítica na elaboração e uso de materiais didáticos para a educação linguística
Authors: Montenegro Paula
Published: July 2024

Uma pedagogia se torna relevante quando a sua prática é colocada em evidência, bem como tudo o que for necessário para colocá-la em funcionamento (Akbari, 2008; Crookes, 2013). Assim, considerando a centralidade dos materiais didáticos em sala de aula (Garson; Graves, 2014), explorar a relevância desses recursos para uma pedagogia crítica pode ser um excelente caminho para evidenciar esse modo de ensinar.  Partindo dessa perspectiva, este trabalho tem como objetivo fomentar a discussão acerca da criticidade na educação linguística apresentando princípios que podem orientar o ensino crítico bem como um exemplo de abordagem na elaboração e uso de materiais didáticos que contempla a criticidade (Montenegro, 2022). Para tal, professores de inglês em formação participaram de uma oficina de materiais didáticos sob uma perspectiva crítica de ensino e ministraram aulas durante a prática em Estágio Supervisionado em uma universidade pública baiana. Os resultados obtidos apontam para a utilização de códigos (Freire, 1987; Wallerstein; Auerbach, 2004) e do princípio do diálogo (Crookes, 2013; Freire, 1987; Wallerstein; Auerbach, 2004) como elementos determinantes para a implementação de uma abordagem problematizadora (Wallerstein; Auerbach, 2004).
Mengintegrasikan Dimensi Spiritual, Emosional, Sosial dan Intelektual dalam Penilaian MI Salafiyah Jenggot 01
Authors: Qona'ah Indah , Ghufron M. Ali
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami bagaimana MI Salafiyah Jenggot 01 menerapkan pendekatan holistik dalam penilaian siswa. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan studi kasus di MI Salafiyah Jenggot 01 Pekalongan, melalui wawancara, observasi, dan analisis dokumen. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa integrasi dimensi spiritual, emosional, sosial, dan intelektual membentuk landasan kuat untuk lingkungan belajar yang mendukung pertumbuhan siswa secara menyeluruh. Evaluasi holistik membantu mengidentifikasi kebutuhan siswa dan memberikan dukungan yang tepat. Penelitian ini memberikan gambaran yang komprehensif tentang implementasi pendekatan holistik dalam pendidikan MI Salafiyah Jenggot 01.
Faktor Pengaruh Mahasiswa dalam Berwirausaha di Surakarta
Authors: Lusia Atik
Published: July 2024

Currently, there are many unemployed people who are college graduates. This is due to the limited abilities possessed by graduates and the needs desired by industry. At the tertiary level, it is necessary to direct and educate students to have an entrepreneurial character so that they can develop in the outside world. This research focuses on finding out students' interest in creating or running a business. The sample used as data is students in Surakarta who have completed entrepreneurship courses. The type of research used is quantitative, with techniques used including instrument testing, multiple regression analysis, partial hypothesis testing, and coefficient of determination. Research respondents were obtained through a questionnaire with a Likert scale and using SPSS. The results of this research state that all variables have a significant effect on students' interest in entrepreneurship. Based on the research results, universities need to improve Entrepreneurship Education and Motivation because it can be the basis or motivation that comes from within students to set up a business. Apart from that, it is also necessary to improve those that come from outside such as the Environment and Income Expectations
The Impact of Voluntary Reporting on the Creation of Firm’s Value: A Longitudinal Study
Authors: Abu Obida Rahid
Published: July 2024

The primary objective of this study is to scrutinize the relationship between voluntary reporting and the creation of firm value within the context of Bangladesh. To achieve this, thirty banks listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange have been chosen as the focal point of investigation, covering the time span from 2016 to 2020. The study relies predominantly on secondary data extracted from the annual reports of the selected banks. The measurement of voluntary reporting is conducted through the utilization of a checklist comprising 116 information items. Panel data regression models are employed to rigorously test the formulated hypotheses. The aggregate-level analysis of voluntary reporting practices reveals an average reporting level of approximately 55.40%. However, the results from the panel data regression analysis indicate that the voluntary reporting level does not exert a statistically significant influence on company value. This research contributes to the existing body of literature by providing empirical evidence that, in the case of a developing country such as Bangladesh, voluntary reporting alone does not lead to a substantial increase in firm value. The findings underscore the importance of considering contextual factors and the specific economic landscape when assessing the impact of voluntary reporting practices on firm value in diverse settings.
Trade war: the steel and aluminum markets and the trade governance
Authors: Melgar Natalia ,   Catholic University of Uruguay, Bartesaghi Ignacio ,   Catholic University of Uruguay
Published: July 2024

The international institutionalism has been under debate. The World Trade Organization (WTO) has not been immune to strong criticisms that has been exacerbated in recent years. A turning point in this process was the trade war between the United States and China that began in 2018. It was characterized by tariff increases that persist. The contribution of this work is to show how these measures taken by relevant global players (such as the United Sates and China) have significantly affected the international markets and it impacted on third countries, not only in terms of trade flows but also when considering the international trade regulatory framework. The drop in the demand from the United States implied a fall in the global demand that caused a fall in international prices. Moreover, it is shown that Trump's measures were successful given that China was substituted by other suppliers. Finally, his protectionist strategy against China, was accompanied by a broader strategy against the World Trade Organization by blocking not only the negotiations during the Buenos Aires Ministerial Conference but also the Dispute Settlement System.
Be circular – Från rötrester av svartvatten och köksavfall till flytande gödselmedel
Authors: Alsanius Beatrix , Hjelm Niklas , Vendrame Marta , Kjerstadius Hamse , Karlsson Maria
Published: July 2024

Effektiv användning av ändliga resurser är ett av de främsta målen för en hållbar utveckling. I ett kretsloppsperspektiv skulle näringsrikt avloppsvatten och näring fastlagd i köksavfall kunna bli till flytande gödselmedel till hobbyodlare. Vår utgångspunkt var sidoströmmar från biogasproduktion, både svartvatten (d.v.s. toalettvatten) och den flytande fraktionen av köksavfall. I ett Partnerskap Alnarp projekt mellan SLU, AlnarpFoodTech Ek. för. och RecoLab vid NSVA i Helsingborg undersökte vi bland annat förbättringsområden för att ta fram en tillförlitlig och säker växtnäringsprodukt.
Flood Modelling Tool : an integrated GIS and hydrological modelling tool for planning nature-based solutions in the urban environment
Authors: Hasan Abdulghani
Published: July 2024

The risk of pluvial flooding is going to increase as climate change causes an increase in intense precipitation along with urbanisation leading to an increase in impermeable surfaces. In the last decade, cities such as Malmö and Copenhagen have already experienced severe pluvial flooding that has caused extensive damage. Adapting to climate change by creating flood resilient urban areas is therefore important and blue-green infrastructure (BGI) may be one measure to accomplish this. A hydrological model called TFM-DYN has been used to investigate whether BGI can aid the mitigation of pluvial flooding. TFM-DYN can also assist in selecting the best locations of BGIs. The problem of modeling urban floods using distributed high resolution hydrological models while considering the hydrological process in the upstream area is difficult due to the limited current computation capacity. However, coupling a distributed hydrological model (TFM-DYN) with an other semi distributed models (HYPE) is crucial to enable simulate, predict and map floods with high-resolution for an urban area while considering its catchment area. With the using of the new suggested coupled hydrological model, it is possible to connect and use the output results from HYPE model as an input to a distributed model (TFM-DYN). The interaction between HYPE and TFM-DYN will consider the hydrologic process occurred outside the model boundary of the interested urban area. The coupling of the two models will help initiating the model with real water depth data that may lead to more realistic simulation. The procedure of input data manipulation using the two model interactions is explained in details. The model is tested on a selected urban area to dynamically simulate the changes in the water depth with time using high resolution gridded data. The new coupled model can be of a great tool for wide range of user and stakeholders as an example to municipalities, water experts, insurance companies and to all other interested water organizations who have access to regional catchment models and in need for a high-resolution, flood simulation and mapping model.
The Role of Owned Social Media in Brand Strategy
Authors:   , Liadeli Georgia
Published: July 2024

Many brands have established an active social media presence that allows them to interact directly with consumers. Initially without a clear strategy, brands now employ sophisticated techniques for branding and use their posts for example to address important societal topics. This dissertation aims to better understand the role of owned social media for strategic branding decisions. More specifically, to provide managers with clear guidelines on how to use their social media communication to affect important business outcomes along the purchase funnel from social media engagement, earned social media, brand associations, and sales. The aim is to develop generalizable insights into the use and impact of owned social media across different brands, industries, platforms, or countries in all three essays. The research highlights which content proves more effective in driving results, with special attention given to content focusing on societal topics such as sustainability, community, and diversity. This dissertation also explores social media positioning challenges, highlighting not only the dangers of washing practices (e.g., greenwashing, diversity washing), but also the even higher risks associated with hushing communication approaches.
A Proposed Two-stage Bayesian Modeling for Calibration of Epidemiological Forecasts with Applications on Dengue Cases in Butuan City
Authors: Pantolla Hernan , Gonzaga Alex
Published: July 2024

This paper presents a comparative analysis of modeling approaches for a high-frequency time series. The moving average of 567 morbidity weeks of dengue cases in Butuan City, a Highly Urbanized City (HUC), was used as the response variable, with the aggregated rainfall, mean maximum temperature, mean minimum temperature, and mean relative humidity as the set of regressors. The last 24 morbidity weeks were set to be used for validation of predictive accuracy. Some pieces of literature support the robustness of the use of Bayesian methods in drawing inferences, modeling, and predicting epidemiological data. Hence, candidate Bayesian Econometric models were applied following appropriate assumptions. The applicability of Bayesian Vector Autoregression (BVAR) for variable selection and lag inclusion purposes was empirically supported. The BVAR results show that the dependent variable was mostly sensitive only to the variabilities in both the (a) direct effects and (b) lags of the cases themselves, and rainfall. The generated lags as included regressors were used in a separate model using the Bayesian Metropolis-Hastings (BMH) Algorithm. For comparison, a Frequentist Vector Autoregression (FVAR) Model as the baseline model, and BMH Algorithm were applied, too. Predictions comparison shows that the variable and lag selection process of BVAR combined with the BMH Algorithm (BVAR-BMH) simulation resulted in promising gains in predictive accuracy against straightforwardly using FVAR, BVAR, or BMH algorithm for the original set of variables. The promising gains in predictive accuracy may be used in anticipatory actions for dengue epidemiological surveillance for the specified HUC, or other locations.
PERCEPÇÕES INFANTIS SOBRE O CIRURGIÃO-DENTISTA: UM ESTUDO DE CASO
Authors: Martins Líbia Monteiro , Sá Isabel Biondo , Brandão Marileny Boechat Frauches , Rodrigues Suely Maria , Dias Carlos Alberto
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Conhecer os desafios enfrentados por mães primíparas durante as primeiras O desenho infantil é uma atividade criadora que expressa sentimentos e modos como o autor se apropria da realidade. O presente estudo teve como objetivo investigar as percepções de crianças sobre a figura do cirurgião-dentista. Realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa, por meio de estudo de caso. Selecionou-se 8 crianças entre 7 e 10 anos de idade; utilizou-se técnica de desenhos e entrevista semiestruturada. As crianças apresentaram percepção positiva sobre o cirurgião-dentista, destacando suas características pessoais e aspectos da relação terapêutica. Apesar dos indicativos de ansiedade em relação à situação odontológica, o referido profissional foi percebido como habilidoso no trato com o paciente. A ansiedade odontológica pode estar relacionada a experiências prévias invasivas potencialmente dolorosas e a experiências negativas de figuras de apego, as quais exercem influência sobre o comportamento das crianças. Tais achados são importantes para o refinamento da abordagem com o paciente infantil, pois auxiliam na compreensão de fantasias e medos, responsáveis pela esquiva do ambiente odontopediátrico.