bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Growth and Yield Response of Pea (Pisum sativum L.) Crop to Classical and Regulated Deficit Irrigation along with Nitrogen Fertilization under Drip Irrigation
Authors: Sharma Vikas , Choudhary Urmila , Changade Nitin M. , Kumar Adesh , Singh Manjeet , Yadav K.K. , Lakhawat S.S.
Published: January 2024

Background: The conventional methods of applying water and nutrient results lot of wastage and negatively affect the soil, environment and crop response of pea. Methods: The experiments were conducted at Lovely Professional University, Punjab during two years. The five drip irrigated treatments having full irrigation, classical deficit irrigation and regulated deficit irrigation in combination same level of nitrogen fetigation @90% recommended dose of nitrogen (RDN) were taken in 4 replications. One control plot (having flood irrigation with soil application of nitrogen @100% RDN through broadcasting) was taken for comparison. Result: Plant growth, yield contributing parameters, pod yield and water use efficiency (WUE) were significantly affected by drip irrigation in combination with 90% RDN through fetigation over conventional method of irrigation and fertilizer application. Among all the drip irrigated treatments, the increment in crop yield, WUE and irrigation water saving varied from 27.6 to 65.7%, 63.6 to 99.7% and 26.1 to 44.6%, respectively over control plot. In case of same nitrogen fertigation level, the yield and water use efficiency of drip irrigated pea crop can be improved by adoption of moderate water deficit level (which is 15% less than full IWR) under regulated deficit irrigation approach over full irrigation approach. The findings of the work can be utilized by farm managers for irrigation planning and nitrogen management for pea crop and by policy makers to conserve available fresh water resources in water scares regions.
Os ventos do norte “ainda” movem moinhos: clivagens do neoliberalismo global na América do Sul
Authors: Gois Marques da Cunha Anderson , Alves José Luiz , Barbosa da Silva Alisson
Published: January 2024

Vários estudos têm explorado os efeitos do neoliberalismo na América do Sul, destacando sua rápida disseminação e influência nas relações entre Estado, mercado e sociedade civil. O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar uma análise bibliométrica sobre as implicações socioeconômicas do neoliberalismo em países sul-americanos. Assim, foi realizada uma revisão sistemática da literatura (RSL), utilizando o método PICO-C. Usou-se, também, para a análise bibliométrica, o pacote bibliometrix do RStudio e o software VOSviewer. Foram utilizadas as bases Scopus e Web of Science por sua relevância na pesquisa acadêmica. Foram coletados 421 estudos, e ao aplicar os crivos de inclusão e exclusão foram identificados 24 estudos. Os resultados revelaram que o neoliberalismo tem moldado corrosivamente as políticas socioeconômicas, políticas, culturais e ambientais na América do Sul, resultando em um cenário desigual, com benefícios concentrados em uma minoria privilegiada. Nesse contexto, urge adotar uma abordagem mais crítica para lidar com os impactos do neoliberalismo. Intervenções sugerem a necessidade de repensar políticas econômicas e o papel do Estado, buscando alternativas com ética, justiça social e abordagem sustentável para o desenvolvimento das nações.
El negocio del litio por dentro. El caso de Sales de Jujuy
Authors: Remy Gastón
Published: January 2024

La cuestión del litio se debate en todo tipo de ámbito. Las mineras instalan la idea de que la extracción de litio es beneficiosa para todos. Tanto para las empresas, trabajadores, comunidades y el propio medioambiente. Nos enfocamos en brindar algunos fundamentos que contradicen este sentido común. En esta ocasión lo haremos a través de en un estudio de caso. La minera Sales de Jujuy propiedad del grupo Arcadium Lithium. Analizamos sus balances, la dinámica de rentabilidad e inversión. El impacto en el empleo en la zona operativa del salar de Olaróz, la cuestión salarial, el vínculo con las comunidades originarias, el rol del Estado y el impacto socio ambiental. A partir de estos datos y hechos llegamos a la conclusión que hay ganadores, perdedores relativos y absolutos. A modo de cierre se esgrime que hay alternativa al esquema de la minería de litio de carácter extractivista.
Padronizar para governar - a política educacional na gestão de existências
Authors: Carvalho Giordani Ana Claudia , De Oliveira Teixeira Sérgio Henrique
Published: January 2024

Os vínculos entre as políticas territoriais e as políticas educacionais são desdobrados nas linhas (a) política educacional global; (b) governamentalidade algorítmica; (c) padronizar para governar - a política educacional na gestão de existências e (d) uso corporativo da escola como dominação. Antoni Verger, Evgeny Morozov, Milton Santos e Stephen Ball compõem a moldura teórica diante da intensificação de um conjunto de políticas neoliberais que tencionam a capacidade governativa democrática da educação, desde espaços escolares às esferas mais expansivas do poder (Estado e das redes políticas territoriais). As argumentações tecidas permitem concluir que as corporações são transmissoras das ordens globais que se impõem aos Estados intermediados por uma presença cada vez maior de suas ações nas esferas governamentais e no fazer escolar.
As novas dinâmicas espaciais urbanas de Juiz de Fora frente a financeirização
Authors: Souza Chaves Telma
Published: January 2024

Este artigo não tem o objetivo de discutir o conceito de financeirização, mas sim, demonstrar o avanço das políticas de financiamento do espaço urbano de Juiz de Fora, criando assim, novas dinâmicas espaciais. Sabemos que a dinâmica da estrutura urbana muda de acordo com as necessidades da sociedade. Essas modificações são identificadas na intensificação da ocupação urbana, nas edificações e características físicas do território. A reprodução do espaço nos faz refletir e analisar a conexão da relação entre a produção do espaço urbano e sua financeirização. A partir das modificações recentes no espaço urbano construído em Juiz de Fora, podemos identificar alterações relevantes nas formas da atual gestão na condução das políticas públicas urbanas do município. Inserida em um contexto global pautado no processo de financeirização, a produção do espaço urbano passou a incorporar novos agentes e grupos voltados a valorização do capital através de investimentos.
O avanço do meio técnico-científico-informacional no campo: uma análise a partir da difusão do agronegócio globalizado no MATOPIBA baiano
Authors: Dezidério Busca Matheus
Published: January 2024

No plano abstrato, o agronegócio globalizado pressupõe de uma modernização geral da agricultura, mas no plano real, o que temos é um quadro conflitante entre as áreas e os agentes modernizados e os não-modernizados. O problema central está na seletividade dessas modernizações, que, ao contrário dos discursos, não têm a intenção de abarcar todos os agentes e nem todo o campo. Na realidade, essas modernizações buscam materializar nos territórios sistemas técnicos (densos em técnica, tecnologia, ciência e informação) voltados à produção de commodities, como a soja. Os pequenos agentes, menos capitalizados, são postos às margens das possibilidades de acesso a esses sistemas técnicos, pondo em xeque a sua própria (re)produção social e econômica. A partir deste quadro, o objetivo deste trabalho é mostrar como o avanço desigual do meio técnico-científico-informacional no campo do MATOPIBA baiano está atrelado diretamente ao avanço da modernização seletiva e conservadora da agricultura na região.
Os desafios da implantação do saneamento básico em cidades pequenas no Brasil: o caso de Juscimeira-MT
Authors: Roieski Martins Miranda Beatriz Camila , Maciel Correa Santos Jeater Waldemar
Published: January 2024

A pesquisa descreve o processo histórico de organização do espaço urbano da cidade de Juscimeira–MT ocorrido entre os anos 1950 e 1990, com foco na estruturação do sistema de saneamento básico. Para tanto foram levantados documentos históricos em órgãos oficiais e realizado entrevistas com moradores antigos da cidade e funcionários dos órgãos públicos que trabalhavam nessa época. Após análise dos resultados, verificou-se que os órgãos públicos responsáveis pela organização do espaço da cidade aprovaram os seus primeiros loteamentos residenciais sem qualquer infraestrutra de saneamento básico. Assim, as ações iniciais para instalação da rede de água potável foram tomadas e custeadas pela própria população com apoio de representantes da igreja católica local. Como conclusão, constatou-se que muitos dos sérios problemas existentes (como a regularização fundiária de imóveis e oferta mais estruturada de serviços de saneamento básico) decorrem do fato da organização espacial da cidade ter começado de forma desordenada.
Os guardiões das sementes crioulas de Rio Grande/RS e suas temporalidades: resistência às transformações na relação com a natureza
Authors: Goulart Darlan , Mantelli Jussara
Published: January 2024

Este artigo aborda a Revolução Verde como agente principal da transformação do modo tradicional de produção agrícola, da Terra Mater para Terra Nullius (SHIVA, 2001), trazendo profundas mudanças nas relações técnicas e sociais no campo, alterando a conexão do agricultor com a natureza. Este evento contribuiu para a modernização da agricultura e acúmulo de capital, mas também causou perda de biodiversidade e degradação ambiental. Nos últimos anos, sob a perspectiva de espoliação da natureza e sua mercantilização, estreitamente ligada ao avanço da extrema-direita na América Latina, é presente a transição da relação com a terra, destacando perda de biodiversidade, liberação de agrotóxicos e descaso com os elementos tradicionais como as sementes crioulas, que trazem consigo uma carga de conhecimentos tradicionais. No espaço geográfico, a relação entre guardiões de sementes e a natureza também é analisada, revelando uma resistência mediante ao avanço capitalista e a modernização agrícola.
Promoting intercultural awareness among Moroccan EFL learners: A glimpse at the affective dimension
Authors: Echcharfy Mouhssine
Published: January 2024

The present study aims to explore the extent to which the teaching of Reading Comprehension and Précis II, using intercultural topics along with intercultural tasks enhances Moroccan University EFL learners’ intercultural awareness in the area of attitudes or savoir-être. To this end, a quasi-experimental mixed-methods design was adopted. Two data collection tools were employed, namely an intercultural test, and a semi-structured interview. In light of convenience sampling, the study included 98 participants who were assigned to an experimental and a control group. The results revealed that there was a significant difference between attitudes towards cultural diversity in the sample groups. The findings also showed that there was a statistically significant increase in students’ mean scores after the administration of the experiment. This indicates that students in the experimental group outperformed students in the control group. Pedagogical implications are provided for quality assurance.
Keywords: Attitudes; intercultural awareness; Moroccan EFL learners; reading comprehension and précis II
Vocabulary acquisition in adults with dyslexia
Authors: Coskun Zeynep Nesrin
Published: January 2024

This case study design aims to explore the effect of multimedia-integrated game-based learning on an adult dyslexic learner’s vocabulary development and retention, sixteen weeks after an intervention. The study contributes to the gap in the literature for English as a Foreign Language in adults with dyslexia in a university context by pinpointing differences in vocabulary retention in long-term memory. In the study, the learner’s retention of the previously learned vocabulary is evaluated, and 50 new words are introduced under the three new themes over three weeks. The results highlighted an increase in vocabulary acquisition and retention, which pointed out that game-based learning has a positive effect on the language development of adult learners with dyslexia.
Keywords: Dyslexia; game-based learning; language development; long-term memory; vocabulary retention
Education of special children within the scope of custody rights in the Turkish civil code
Authors: Canarslan Gokce
Published: January 2024

The education of the child is both a right and an obligation for the mother and father who have the right of custody. For this reason, when exercising parental authority, the best interests of the child should be prioritized. Provisions regarding the education of children are regulated in the second book of the Turkish Civil Code titled Family Law, in the sixth section titled Custody under the second subsection titled Kinship.  This study aims to discuss the education of special children within the scope of custody rights according to the Turkish civil code. The legislation has introduced a clear regulation to ensure that the educational rights of children with special education needs are not violated, even by the parents who have custody rights. The Turkish Civil Code reveals that when parents exercise their right of custody, which is both a right and an obligation, they must take into account the principle of protecting the interests of the children, and that the care and education of the children must be carried out with the decision taken in the light of this principle.
Keywords: Custody; education; family union; special child; special education; Turkish civil code
The Role of Job Satisfaction as Mediator The Effect of Competence and Self Efficacy on Employee Performance
Authors: Mafrukhah Inavatul , Ekowati Vivin Maharani
Published: January 2024

This study aims to determine the influence of competence, self-efficacy, and job satisfaction on employee performance and the role of job satisfaction in mediating competence and self-efficacy on employee performance. This research uses quantitative research. This study's population were CV Dan Cell employees, which amounted to 345. The sample in this study was taken using a simple random sampling technique, calculated using the Slovin formula to produce as many as 78 respondents. Data were collected by using a questionnaire (questionnaire). Data analysis in this study used the Partial Least Square (PLS) approach. The results showed that competence had a significant effect on employee performance, self-efficacy had a significant effect on employee performance, job satisfaction could not mediate the relationship between competence and employee performance, job satisfaction could mediate the relationship between self-efficacy and employee performance, and job satisfaction had a significant effect on employee performance.
Haruskah Melakukan Survey Ulang ? Evaluasi Metode Pemutakhiran NJOP Bumi PBB-P2 di Kota XYZ
Authors: Hilmy Yusron , Abbas Yulianti
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of Land Value Zone (Zona Nilai Tanah/ZNT) re-survey method in updating the Sale Value of Tax Object (Nilai Jual Objek Pajak/NJOP) Bumi at XYZ City. Using three criteria from Adam Smith’s the Four Maxims, namely equity, certainty and economics of collection, this study assesses whether the re-survey method is appropriate. This study uses descriptive method, case study strategy and a mixed approach (quantitative and qualitative) by examining changes in the current NJOP Bumi with the results of the ZNT survey for the last 3 (three) years as well as interviews. This study finds that, based on the existing regulation, the determination of the NJOP Bumi carried out by conducting a ZNT survey meets the criteria of equity and certainty. However, ZNT surveys require considerable resource mobilization, and the implementation is not simple. Additionally, the results of the data analysis and interview indicate the lack of pattern in the NJOP value changes. As a result, the re-survey method is appropriate to update the NJOP. In conclusion, by applying the re-survey method, the XYZ City Government prioritizes the equity and certainty criteria of the Four Maxims over the economics of collection.
Ethnomedicines and Health Management in Kenya: Which Way Forward?
Authors: Wanzala Wycliffe Wanzala
Published: January 2024

Ethnic diversity and ethnosystematics have gradually evolved to give rise to unique cultures and ethnomedical practices and systems that have withstood the test of time worldwide. An estimated 70% of Kenyans rely on ethnomedicines as the only source of healthcare, with up to 90% using medicinal plants and animals as part of any treatment process. WHO estimates that as many as 70-95 % of the world’s people especially in developing countries rely on ethnomedicines for their primary healthcare needs and henceforth its recommendation in the Alma-Ata Declaration adopted by WHO and UNICEF in 1978 for its integration into primary healthcare systems, particularly of developing countries if the objective of the “Health for All by the Year 2000” was to be realized [1]. While about 100 million people use ethnomedicines in the European Union (EU) alone while more than one third of Americans and Europeans use assorted herbs for healthcare purposes, spending over £7.0 billion annually. On other hand, 1.5 billion people use Chinese Tradition Medicine worldwide and most modern conventional drugs have their origin of use and application deeply rooted in ethnomedicines. There is need therefore to understand the holistic nature of ethnomedicines so that it can be easily utilized and applied. This overview focuses on the composition and understanding of ethnomedicines, its historical development in Kenya, its challenges and finally suggests a way forward of unlocking its potential together with anticipated benefits. An illustrated example of unlocking potential of ethnomedicines is briefly given for Maasai Mara University with reference to its African Medicinal Botanical Garden under development.
Implantação de parques eólicos onshore à luz do princípio da sustentabilidade: um estudo de caso do município de Macaé-RJ
Authors: Braga Rose Angela Hilda Wanzeler , Pinto Augusto Eduardo Miranda , Santos Eliane Barbosa
Published: January 2024

A implantação de parques eólicos está associada a diversas dificuldades técnicas e ambientais, como o adequado regime de ventos e a prospecção de extensas áreas para sua instalação. Este trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar o espaço geográfico do município de Macaé, localizado no estado do Rio de Janeiro, com o intuito de identificar, à luz do princípio da sustentabilidade, mormente o conceito Triple Bottom Line (TBL), áreas com viabilidade ambiental para implantação de parque eólico para geração de energia. Como metodologia, adotou-se a pesquisa exploratória e documental, fundamentada em princípios do direito ambiental e nos conceitos de desenvolvimento local e de sustentabilidade. Verificou-se que, do ponto de vista ambiental e ressalvados os demais estudos pertinentes, há alternativas locacionais propícias à instalação de empreendimentos dessa tipologia no município.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DE TECNOLOGIA PARA ESTIMATIVA DA RECARGA HÍDRICA SOB DIFERENTES CONDIÇÕES DE COBERTURA VEGETAL
Authors: TAVARES PAULA ANDRE LEONARDO , DE PAULO SANTOS DE OLIVEIRA VICENTE , FERNANDES DE SOUSA ELIAS , RODRIGUES FARIA THIAGO , SILVA NETO ANTONIO JOSÉ DA
Published: January 2024

A influência da cobertura vegetal sobre o balanço hídrico do solo tem sido estudada com mais rigor diante da necessidade de resiliência do ambiente a eventos extremos de precipitação e estiagem. A Região Hidrográfica IX-RJ sofre um intenso processo de degradação do solo em áreas de morro com pastagem degradada. Os planos de recuperação de mananciais e produção de água necessitam de estudos mais precisos sobre essa influência com dados regionais visando à eficiência no uso do recurso público. Neste contexto, o objetivo desta pesquisa é avaliar o efeito da cobertura vegetal sobre a recarga hídrica do subsolo com base em uma simulação hidrológica com parâmetros de modelagem calibrados e validados em campo. Para isso foi desenvolvido um dispositivo eletrônico para monitoramento da umidade do solo e da precipitação. Estão sendo estudadas as coberturas vegetais predominantes da RH-IX: pastagem degradada, pastagem manejada e floresta. Os resultados podem embasar os planos de recuperação de manancial para abastecimento público e ações de redução da pegada hídrica.
Perbedaan Hasil Perolehan Emas Berdasarkan Pengolahan Pada Dua Jenis Ukuran Material
Authors: Inso Yos David , Indrajaya Fahrul
Published: January 2024

Emas merupakan bahan galian logam yang memiliki nilai yang tinggi. Untuk memperoleh logam emas dari batuan yang mengandung emas harus melalui tahapan pengolahan terlebih dahulu. Pengolahan emas umumnya dapat dilakukan dengan banyak metode, salah satunya adalah amalgamasi. Kominusi bertujuan untuk mengecilkan ukuran sehingga didapat ukuran material yang dinginkan, material alpha adalah material yang memiliki ukuran antara 2 cm sampai dengan 4 cm, sedangkan material betha adalah material yang memiliki ukuran kurang dari 2 cm. Proses amalgamasi dilakukan pada material alpha dan betha selama kurang lebih 3 jam baik untuk pengolahan primer maupun sekunder. Proses pemanasan bertujuan untuk memisahkan paduan amalgam sehingga menjadi Hg (gas) dan Au (padatan). Pengolahan emas dilakukan sebanyak sepuluh kali pada masing-masing material alpha dan betha. Perolehan emas pengolahan primer material alpha berada pada range 0,10 gram sampai dengan 0,14 gram dan perolehan emas pengolahan sekunder berada pada range 0,68 sampai dengan 1,60 gram. Perolehan emas pengolahan primer material betha berada pada range 0,15 gram sampai dengan 0,18 gram dan perolehan emas pengolahan sekunder pada range 0,42 sampai dengan 0,53 gram. Berdasarkan proses amalgamasi maka dapat diketahui bahwa ukuran material betha lebih baik daripada material alpha pada pengolahan primer dan ukuran material alpha lebih baik daripada material betha pada pengolahan sekunder. Hal ini dikarenakan proses liberasi dan pemerasan (squeezing) pada saat kegiatan pengolahan emas.
A comparative Study on the International Trends in Media Education and Korea National Curriculum
Authors:   Korean Comparative Education Society, Kim Seulki , Kim Jeehye , Park Yun-Mi
Published: January 2024

[Purpose] The purpose of this study is to examine the international trends in media education in the context of changes in the digital media environment, focusing on core topics outlined by international organizations such as UNESCO, OECD, and the EU. Through a comparison and analysis of domestic educational curricula, the study aims to derive insights for the development of media education in Korea.
[Methods] To achieve this, researchers integrated and reclassified the core media education topics emphasized by UNESCO's MIL education curriculum, OECD's Education 2030, and the EU's DigComp. 2.2 through document analysis. Subsequently, the study explored how the core media education topics at the international level are distributed in the revised 2022 educational curriculum standards and individual subject achievement standards.
[Results & Conclusion] The identified core topics of overseas media education include digital citizenship, digital utilization, new media technologies, media representation, information discrimination and confirmation bias, media industry and consumers, media creation, collaborative communication and responsible use, digital problem-solving, and digital safety—a total of 10 themes. It was confirmed that the 2022 revised curriculum notably reflects competencies related to digital utilization skills, understanding of new media technologies, and digital problem-solving. However, the study suggests a need for strengthening education on critical thinking and acceptance of content produced and shared in the digital environment, which appears relatively lacking in current educational content.
A função do imaginário no sionismo cristão brasileiro
Authors: Reinke André Daniel
Published: January 2024

O presente texto apresenta uma reflexão hermenêutica a respeito do protestantismo brasileiro, procurando compreender como opera o imaginário a respeito do Reino de Deus como motivação fundamental para o engajamento no sionismo cristão. Para tanto, foram operacionalizados os conceitos de identidade narrativa em Paul Ricoeur e revisadas algumas reflexões da teologia bíblica sobre a simbólica do Reino de Deus na interpretação cristã. A reflexão possui três partes: a primeira trata do universo simbólico que atua nos textos bíblicos sobre a vinda do Reino de Deus tanto na Bíblia hebraica como no Novo Testamento; a segunda demonstra como os sionismos cristãos no Brasil diferem entre si a partir da ênfase na espera ou realização do Reino de Deus; e a terceira trata como os sionismos cristãos entrecruzam narrativas do Estado de Israel com as de sua própria esperança escatológica, produzindo um imaginário por vezes desvinculado da realidade.
Processo de escolha e aquisição de terrenos para incorporação imobiliária de edifícios residenciais de múltiplos pavimentos
Authors: Silva Andres Silveira da , Ferrão André Munhoz de Argollo
Published: January 2024

Este estudo tem por objetivo realizar uma análise abrangente e sistêmica do processo de escolha e aquisição de terrenos para incorporação imobiliária, regido pela Lei no4.591/1964. A partir de uma revisão bibliográfica detalhada e pesquisa de campo, mapeou-se e elaborou-se uma árvore de processos capaz de garantir amparo legal e observância a tecnicidades importantes para a definição de atributos e características essenciais para a aquisição de terrenos destinados a uma incorporação imobiliária de edifícios residenciais de múltiplos pavimentos. Espera-se obter um diagrama de atividades que apresente um caminho crítico a ser seguido, desde a concepção da ideia até a aquisição de um terreno adequado ao empreendimento que se pretende incorporar. Os fluxogramas produzidos representam um roteiro estruturado visando orientar todos os estágios do processo de aquisição de terrenos para incorporação, de maneira a considerar aspectos legais, regulatórios e práticas comuns do setor. Por meio desta abordagem, pretende-se oferecer uma visão abrangente e organizada do processo de incorporação imobiliária. Trata-se de um guia capaz de auxiliar os tomadores de decisões durante o processo de aquisição de terrenos para incorporação imobiliária.
Foramen Magnum and Dental Osteometry of Balami, Uda, and Yankasa Breeds of Sheep
Authors: Atabo Shaibu Mohammed , Umar Abubakar Abubakar , Shehu Sani Abdullahi , Abubakar Adamu Abdul , Jaji Alhaji Zubair , Oyelewo Fatima Oyenike , Muazu Tauheed Abubakar , Baso Abdullahi , Palupi Tantri Dyah Whidi , Rosyada Zulfi Nur Amrina
Published: January 2024

The increasing demand for animal protein, particularly meat, requires a thoughtful approach to selecting the type of meat-producing animal to achieve maximum yields. This is crucial to maintain food security. This study aimed to evaluate and compare some skull osteometries. A total of 60 each of Balami, Uda, and Yankasa sheep (30 adult males and 30 adult females) were used in this study. The skulls were macerated using a hot water technique. Then 7 parameters were measured using a digital Vernier caliper. The obtained data were analyzed using ANOVA (p < 0.05). The result of this study was that the mean foramen magnum height (FMH) was highest, medium, and lowest in the Balami (2.1 ± 0.1 cm), Uda (1.9 ± 0.1 cm), and Yankasa (1.8 ± 0.0 cm) breeds, respectively, and vice versa in the foramen magnum index (FMI). The foramen magnum width (FMW) was similar in Balami and Uda but higher than in Yankasa (1.8 ± 0.1 cm). The FMH, FMW, and FMI were similar within sexes of the same breeds in Balami, Uda, and Yankasa. The mean dental length (DL), oral palatal length (OPL), and length of the upper molar row (LUM) were highest and lowest in Balami and Yankasa, respectively, while the mean length of the upper premolar row (LUP) was highest and lowest in Balami and Uda, respectively. The (DL), (OPL), (LUM), and (LUP) were higher in males than females in Balami and vice versa in Uda and Yankasa. In conclusion, craniometric values, including foramen magnum and dental osteometry, of indigenous Nigerian sheep breeds were used to compare them to other breeds and among themselves. It could also guide oral surgery and assist in identifying sheep breeds through comparative study.
Porous Nb4W7O31 microspheres with a mixed crystal structure for high-performance Li+ storage
Authors: Jin Xingxing , Yuan Qiang , Sun Xiaolin , Liu Xuehua , Wu Jianfei , Lin Chunfu
Published: January 2024

Niobium-tungsten oxides with tungsten bronze and confined ReO3 crystal structures are prospective anode candidates for lithium-ion batteries since the multi-electron transfer per niobium/tungsten offers large specific capacities. To combine the merits of the two structures, porous Nb4W7O31 microspheres constructed by nanorods are synthesized based on a facile solvothermal method. This new material contains different tungsten bronze structures and 4 × 4 ReO3-type blocks confined by tungsten bronze matrices, generating plenty of pentagonal and quadrangular tunnels for Li+ storage, as confirmed by spherical-aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy. Such structural mixing enables three-dimensionally uniform and small lattice expansion/shrinkage during lithiation/delithiation, leading to good structural and cyclic stability (95.2% capacity retention over 1,500 cycles at 10C). The large interlayer spacing (~3.95 Å), coupled with the abundant pentagonal/quadrangular tunnels, results in ultra-high Li+ diffusion coefficients (1.24 × 10-11 cm2 s-1 during lithiation and 1.09 × 10-10 cm2 s-1 during delithiation) and high rate capability (10C vs. 0.1C capacity retention percentage of 47.6%). Nb4W7O31 further exhibits a large reversible capacity (252 mAh g-1 at 0.1C), high first-cycle Coulombic efficiency (88.4% at 0.1C), and safe operating potential (~1.66 V vs. Li/Li+). This comprehensive study demonstrates that the porous Nb4W7O31 microspheres are very promising anode materials for future use in high-performance Li+ storage.
PENGEMBANGAN MODUL AJAR KURIKULUM MERDEKA BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL PASAR AHAD KERTAK HANYAR PADA MATERI STATISTIKA KELAS X
Authors: Badriyah Lailatul , Zulkarnain Iskandar , Noorbaiti Rahmita
Published: January 2024

Saat ini pelaksanaan pendidikan di Indonesia menerapkan Kurikulum Merdeka. Perangkat pembelajaran yang digunakan dalam kurikulum ini disebut modul ajar. Modul ajar berbasis kearifan lokal diharapkan dapat memudahkan siswa dalam memahami materi selama proses pembelajaran. Tujuan penelitian adalah menghasilkan modul ajar kurikulum merdeka berbasis kearifan lokal Pasar Ahad Kertak Hanyar pada materi statistika kelas X. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Research and Development (R&D) dengan model Thigarajan (4-D). Langkah-langkah dalam model 4-D terdiri dari pendefinisian, perancangan, pengembangan, validasi dan uji coba produk. Pada tahap uji coba dilakukan uji keterbacaan, kepraktisan, dan keefektifan. Untuk validasi, uji keterbacaan dan kepraktisan diukur menggunakan angket. Sedangkan, uji keefektifan diukur berdasarkan hasil evaluasi belajar siswa. Berdasarkan validasi dari tiga validator, diperoleh hasil validasi dari keseluruhan validator adalah 87,30% dengan kategori sangat valid. Hasil uji keterbacaan yang diperoleh dari tiga responden yaitu 98,33% dengan kriteria sangat baik. Selanjutnya pada uji kepraktisan diperoleh nilai keseluruhan yaitu 79,17% dengan kriteria praktis. Sedangkan, uji keefektifan dari hasil evaluasi siswa mendapatkan persentase 74,07% dengan kategori efektif. Dari hasil yang diperoleh, modul ajar dinyatakan valid, efektif, dan praktis.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA KARMARU (KARTU MATEMATIKA SERU) BERBASIS ETNOMATEMATIKA MATERI LINGKARAN
Authors: Saudah Antung , Karim Karim , Budiarti Indah
Published: January 2024

Pada proses pembelajaran matematika, terkadang peserta didik yang biasanya bersemangat saat mengikuti pembelajaran matematika bisa merasakan bosan dalam mengerjakan soal-soal latihan matematika, yang menyebabkan hasil belajar peserta didik belum sesuai harapan. Salah satu media pembelajaran yang dapat digunakan agar suasana belajar peserta didik jadi lebih menyenangkan adalah game kartu berupa media KARMARU (Kartu Matematika Seru). Tujuan dari penelitian pengembangan ini adalah untuk menghasilkan media KARMARU berbasis etnomatematika materi lingkaran yang valid, praktis, dan efektif. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian pengembangan (Research and Development). Model pengembangan yang digunakan yaitu model ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh yaitu berdasarkan uji validitas, media KARMARU telah dinyatakan valid. Nilai rata-rata skor validitas 3,39 dan berada pada kriteria valid. Berdasarkan hasil dari angket respon peserta didik dan guru, media KARMARU telah dinyatakan praktis. Nilai rata-rata skor respon peserta didik dan respon guru 3,38 dan dengan kriteria praktis, sedangkan berdasarkan nilai tes hasil belajar peserta didik, media KARMARU telah dinyatakan sangat efektif. Persentase nilai rata-rata skor tes hasil belajar peserta didik yaitu 90% dengan kriteria sangat efektif.
KEEFEKTIFAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN MAKE A MATCH TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR MATEMATIKA SISWA KELAS VIII SMPN 14 BANJARMASIN
Authors: Nursyifa Nursyifa , Zulkarnain Iskandar , Amalia Rizki
Published: January 2024

Hasil belajar matematika siswa di lapangan 50% masih dibawah KKM dikarenakan kurangnya penggunakan model yang inovatif. Hal tesebut dapat dilihat dari perilaku siswa yang cenderung sibuk dengan kegiatan yang tidak ada hubungannya dengan proses pembelajaran. faktor yang memiliki peran untuk menentukan keberhasilan belajar matematika adalah penentuan model pembelajaran yang tepat. Untuk mendapatkan gambaran mengenai keefektifan model pembelajaran terhadap hasil belajar, maka perlu dilakukan penelitian yang berkaitan dengan topik tersebut. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk  mengetahui perbedaan hasil belajar siswa yang belajar melalui model make a match dan model pembelajaran langsung kelas VIII SMPN 14 Banjarmasin & mengetahui keefektifan model pembelajaran make a match terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa kelas VIII SMPN 14 Banjarmasin. Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan yaitu quasi experimental design dengan desain nonequivalent pretest-posttest control group design. Siswa kelas VIII SMPN 14 Banjarmasin sebagai populasi penelitian dan sampel diambil menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Perangkat pembelajaran yang digunakan yaitu rencana pelaksanaan pembelajaran (RPP) dan lembar kerja siswa (LKS). Teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, tes, dokumentasi, dan wawancara. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu uji normalitas, uji homogenitas, uji beda, serta gain ternormalisasi (NGain). Hasil yang diperoleh: (1) terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan nilai hasil belajar siswa pada kelas menggunakan model pembelajaran make a match dan kelas menggunakan model pembelajaran langsung, (2) model pembelajaran make a match yang diterapkan kepada siswa kelas VIII di SMPN 14 Banjarmasin dinyatakan efektif.
Are peppery notes the main negative driver of liking for young French consumers in a Duras red wine made from a cool and wet season?
Authors: Geffroy Olivier , Laforge Jeanne , Denat Marie , Volmerange Léa , Peter Magali
Published: January 2024

It has been shown that rotundone, the only identified aroma compound imparting peppery notes in red wine, was neutrally or positively perceived by consumers, except for young non-anosmic respondents who disliked it. This work aimed to explore the main negative driver of liking for this target of consumers in a peppery Duras red wine from a cool and wet season and for which other penalties might apply. A convenience panel of one-hundred and thirty-four young French consumers from Ecole d’Ingénieurs de Purpan in Toulouse (18–24 years) was recruited for the study. Panellists were asked to rate their overall liking on a 9-point hedonic scale of such wine and their perception of seven sensory attributes on a 5-point just-about-right (JAR) scale, with 3 corresponding to the central just-about-right word anchor. Results from penalty analysis demonstrated that a lack of fruity notes followed by an excessive sourness and an excessive intensity of peppery notes were the main penalising sensory characteristics. The findings, that are still preliminary and would deserve to be confirmed using a panel composed of young consumers with other social and cultural background, highlight that the intensity of peppery notes was not the main negative driver of young consumers’ liking of Duras wine produced during a vintage year with unfavourable cool and rainy climate conditions. However, the results of this study encourage Duras producers targeting such consumers to propose a wine exhibiting a good balance between fruity and peppery notes and a moderate acidity level that could be achieved during such season through deacidification. This research is a good illustration of the fact that the penalty analysis method can be implemented on a single wine sample.
Laboratory Model Test on The Sand Column for Reinforcement System of Flexible Pavement
Authors: Fajarwati Yuli , Eksana Wibowo Dian , Endaryanta  , Nur Amalina Anisa
Published: January 2024

Flexible pavement failures in Indonesia are primarily attributed to weak subgrade conditions, necessitating soil reinforcement measures. This study aimed to enhance soil-bearing capacity through soil reinforcement experiments utilizing a mixture of sand columns, rice husk ash, and cement. A prototype was constructed, including a 1×1×1 m steel box, an IWF steel frame, a dial gauge, a steel plate, and a proving ring, to apply a load to soil arranged within the iron box using a 3-ton hydraulic jack. The study focused on a clay soil type (following the AASHTO method) and conducted soil reinforcement in four scenarios. The result shows that in all scenarios involving a sand column, Scenario 1: 3% sand, 3% rice husk ash, and 6% cement obtained a qult is 0.23 kg/cm2 and BCR 114.94%; Scenario 2: 3% sand, 6% rice husk ash, and 3% cement obtained a qult is 0.12 kg/cm2 and BCR 11.49%; Scenario 3: 6% sand, 3% rice husk ash, and 3% cement obtained a qult is 0.14 kg/cm2 and BCR 26.44%; Scenario 4: 6% sand, 6% rice husk ash, and 0% cement obtained a qult is 0.24 kg/cm2 and a BCR of 116.09%. Notably, scenario 4, featuring a column composition of 6% sand, 6% rice husk ash, and 0% cement, achieved a significant increase in bearing capacity (qult) with a value of 0.24 kg/cm2 and a high Bearing Capacity Ratio (BCR) of 116.09%. Scenario 1 was the most effective in reducing moisture content by 4% relative to the original soil moisture content, with a mixture comprising 3% sand column, 3% rice husk ash, and 6% cement. The findings suggest that applying soil columns can enhance the performance of flexible pavements.
Sustainable Tourism Assessment: A QGIS Plugin Approach for Integrated Economic, Environmental, and Social Indice.
Authors: Haloui Samir , EL Mansouri Fouad , Chao Jamal
Published: January 2024

The evaluation of tourism sustainability has become of paramount importance for researchers and decision-makers to better protect tourist destinations, especially with the continuous increase in the number of tourists and visitors that alter the natural components of the environment and degrade ecosystems. Therefore, the use of geographical data is of great significance, particularly in environmental monitoring and land management, due to its ease of use and availability. However, calculating composite indices for sustainability involves several steps and requires a basic understanding of existing models. This article describes the development and design of a package of plugins in QGIS that serves as an easy-to-use tool for processing and automatically calculating economic, environmental, social indices, and the overall index of tourist sustainability. These plugins have been built in Python and designed as QGIS software plugins.
Efficacy of Continuous vs. Intermittent Administration of Cefepime in Adult ICU Patients with Gram‐Negative Bacilli Bacteremia: A Randomized Double‐Blind Clinical Study
Authors: Álvarez-Moreno Carlos Arturo , Nocua-Báez Laura Cristina , Ortiz Guillermo , Torres Juan Carlos , Montenegro Gabriel , Cervera Williams , Gómez Alonso , Zuluaga Luis Fernando
Published: January 2024

Introduction: The objective of this study was: compare the continuous infusion of cefepime with the intermittent infusion in patients with sepsis caused by Gram negative bacilli (GNB). Methods: Randomized 1:1 multicenter double-blinded placebo-controlled study with allocation concealment. Multicenter study in Intensive Care Units of Colombia. Patients with sepsis, severe sepsis or septic shock and GNB suspected bacteraemia. Cefepime was administered for 7 to 14 days over 30 m intermittently every 8 h over 24 h plus continuous saline solution (0.9%) (G1) or 3 g administered continuously plus saline solution every 8 h (0.9%) (G2). Percentage of clinical response at 3, 7, 14 days, relapse at 28 days and mortality at discharge were measured. Results: The recruitment was stopped by suggestion of the Institutional Review Board (IRB), following an FDA alert about cefepime. Thirty-two patients were randomized, 25 received the intervention and GNB bacteremia was confirmed in 16 (9 G1 and 7 G 2). Favourable clinical response in days 3,7,14 was 88.8%, 88.8%, 77.8 % (G 1) and was similar for G 2 (85.7%). There were not relapses and deaths in G2 while in G1 one relapse and 2 deaths were observed. Conclusions: The results of this study support the use of cefepime for the treatment of Gram-negative infections in critically ill patients but we could not demonstrate differences between continuous or intermittent administration, because of the small sample size, given the early suspension of the study.
Enhancing Surface Modification and Carrier Extraction in Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells via Self-Assembled Monolayers
Authors: Kim Gisung , Kim Hyojung , Kim Mijoung , Sin Jaegwan , Kim Moonhoe , Kim Jaeho , Zhou Haoran , Kang Sung Ho , Oh Hye Min , Yang JungYup
Published: January 2024

The perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have been significantly improved by utilizing inorganic hole transporting layer (HTL), such as nickel oxide. Despite the promising properties, there are still limitations due to defects. Recently, research on self-assembled monolayers (SAM) is being actively conducted, which show promise in reducing defects and enhancing device performance. In this study, we successfully engineered a p-i-n perovskite solar cell structure utilizing HC-A1 and HC-A4 molecules. These SAM molecules were found to enhance the grain morphology and uniformity of the perovskite film, which are critical factors in determining optical properties and device performance. Notably, HC-A4 demonstrated superior performance due to its distinct hydrophilic properties with a contact angle of 50.3°, attributable to its unique functional groups. Overall, the HC-A4 applied film exhibited efficient carrier extraction properties, attaining a carrier lifetime of 117.33 ns. Furthermore, HC-A4 contributed the superior device performance with its favorable band alignment, achieving the highest device efficiency of 20%.
Using Remote Sensing Multispectral Imagery for Invasive Species Quantification: The Effect of Image Resolution on Area and Biomass Estimation
Authors: Meyer Manuel de Figueiredo , Gonçalves José Alberto , Bio Ana Maria Ferreira
Published: January 2024

This study assesses the applicability of different-resolution multispectral remote sensing images for mapping and estimating the aboveground biomass (AGB) of Carpobrotus edulis, a prominent invasive species in European coastal areas. The performance of three sets of multispectral images with different resolutions was compared: (i) 2.5 cm Ground Sample Distance (GSD), 5 cm GSD and 10 cm GSD images. The images were classified using the supervised classification algorithm Random Forest and later improved applying a sieve filter. The results show that the three tested image resolutions allow constructing reliable coverage maps of C. edulis, with Overall Accuracy values of 89%, 85% and 88% for the classification of the 2.5 cm, 5 cm and 10 cm GSD images, respectively. Samples were also collected, dried and weighed to estimate AGB using the relationship between the Dry Weight and Vegetation Indices (VI). The regressions were evaluated based on their R² and Normalised RMSE. The best-performing VI-DW regression models achieved: R² = 0.87 and NRMSE = 0.09 for the 2.5 cm resolution; R² = 0.77 and NRMSE = 0.12 for the 5 cm resolution; and, R² = 0.64 and NRMSE = 0.15 for the 10 cm resolution. C. edulis area and total AGB were: 3441.10 m² and 28,327.1 kg (with a Relative Error (RE) = 0.08), for the 2.5 cm resolution; 3070.04 m² and 29,170.8 kg (RE = 0.08), for the 5 cm resolution; and, 2305.06 m² and 22,135.7 kg (RE = 0.11), for the 10 cm resolution. Differences were analysed in detail, spatially, to determine their causes. Final analyses suggest that, for C. edulis, multispectral imagery of up to 5 cm GSD is adequate for the estimation of the species’ distribution and biomass.
A Natural Origin of the Beautiful Gamma Function from the WJ Distribution
Authors: Wu JunHua , Liang Geying , Jia Qiong
Published: January 2024

We show succinctly a natural origin of the beautiful Gamma function in light of the WJ distribution, linking to quite distinct fields.
Discrete-time Survival Models with Neural Networks for Age-Period-Cohort Analysis of Credit Risk
Authors: Wang Hao , Bellotti Anthony Graham , Qu Rong , Bai Ruibin
Published: January 2024

Survival models have become popular for credit risk estimation. Most current credit risk survival models use an underlying linear model. This is beneficial in terms of interpretability but is restrictive for real-life applications since it cannot discover hidden nonlinearities and interactions within the data. This study uses discrete time survival models with embedded neural networks as estimators of time to default. This provides flexibility to express nonlinearities and interactions between variables, and hence allows for models with better overall model fit. Additionally, the neural networks are used to estimate Age-Period-Cohort (APC) models so that default risk can be decomposed into time components for loan age (maturity), origination (vintage) and environment (e.g., economic, operational and social effects). These can be built as general models, or as local APC models for specific customer segments. The local APC models reveal special conditions for different customer groups. The corresponding APC identification problem is solved by a combination of regularization and fitting the decomposed environment time risk component to macroeconomic data, since the environmental risk is expected to have a strong relationship with macroeconomic conditions. Our approach is shown to be effective when tested on a large publicly available US mortgage data set. This novel framework can be adapted by practitioners in the financial industry to improve modelling, estimation and assessment of credit risk.
Autonomous Strike UAVs for Counterterrorism Missions: Challenges and Preliminary Solutions
Authors: Aljohani Meshari , Mukkamala Ravi , Olariu Stephan
Published: January 2024

UAVs are becoming a crucial tool in modern warfare, primarily due to their cost-effectiveness, risk reduction, and ability to perform a wider range of activities. The use of autonomous UAVs to conduct strike missions against highly valuable targets is the focus of this research. Due to developments in ledger technology, smart contracts, and machine learning, such activities formerly carried out by professionals or remotely flown UAVs are now feasible. Our study provides the first in-depth analysis of challenges and potential solutions for successful implementation of an autonomous UAV mission.