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HUBUNGAN ANTARA KECERDASAN EMOSIONAL DENGAN EFIKASI DIRI DALAM PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN KARIR PADA SISWA SMA SWASTA KELAS 12
Authors: ULULAJMI PUTRI AULIA
Published: December 2024

Adolescents often make hasty decisions as they go through a period of rapid growth and change. At this stage, they do not fully understand themselves or their true needs, which leads them to follow momentary desires without considering the consequences, including in career choices (Widyaningrum & Hastjarjo, 2016). Emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in helping adolescents face various challenges during their studies, enabling them to make more thoughtful career decisions (Ran et al., 2022). Hanifah et al. (2023) explain that self-efficacy is highly influenced by a person's emotional state. Positive emotions can enhance self-efficacy, while emotional intelligence allows individuals to manage their emotions effectively, helping them achieve optimal self-efficacy. This study involved 138 high school students in the Jabodetabek area to explore the relationship between emotional intelligence and self-efficacy in career decision-making. Data was collected using two main instruments: the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS) to measure students' emotional intelligence and the Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy (CDMSE) to assess their self-efficacy in making career decisions. The results of this study indicate a significant relationship between the two variables, where high emotional intelligence contributes to an increase in self-efficacy in career decision-making.
ABSTRAKRemaja kerap membuat keputusan secara terburu-buru karena sedang melalui masa pertumbuhan dan perubahan yang cepat. Pada tahap ini, mereka belum sepenuhnya memahami diri sendiri atau kebutuhan sebenarnya, sehingga cenderung mengikuti keinginan sesaat tanpa memikirkan dampaknya, termasuk dalam memilih karir (Widyaningrum & Hastjarjo, 2016). Kecerdasan emosional memainkan peran penting dalam membantu remaja menghadapi berbagai tantangan selama masa studi, sehingga mereka dapat membuat keputusan karir yang lebih matang (Ran et al., 2022). Hanifah et al. (2023) menjelaskan bahwa efikasi diri sangat dipengaruhi oleh kondisi emosi seseorang. Emosi positif dapat meningkatkan efikasi diri, sementara kecerdasan emosional memungkinkan seseorang mengelola emosinya dengan baik, sehingga mampu mencapai efikasi diri yang optimal. Penelitian ini melibatkan 138 siswa SMA di wilayah Jabodetabek dengan tujuan mengeksplorasi hubungan antara kecerdasan emosional dan efikasi diri dalam pengambilan keputusan karir. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan dua alat ukur Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS) untuk mengukur kecerdasan emosional siswa, dan Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy (CDMSE) untuk menilai tingkat efikasi diri mereka dalam membuat keputusan karir. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya hubungan positif yang signifikan antara kedua variabel tersebut, di mana kecerdasan emosional yang tinggi berkontribusi pada peningkatan efikasi diri dalam pengambilan keputusan karir.
Hak dan Kewajiban Negara dalam Mengatasi Kejahatan Lintas Batas di Era Digital: Pendekatan Analisis Normatif
Authors: Laksito Joni , Idris Maulana Fahmi , Waryanto Agus
Published: December 2024

The digital era has significantly increased the complexity of cross-border crimes, particularly cybercrime, which poses substantial challenges for countries, including Indonesia. With a reported rise in cross-border cybercrime incidents of over 50% in the last five years, Indonesia faces critical legal and technical hurdles in combating such threats. This study explores the rights and obligations of states in addressing cross-border cybercrime, focusing on comparing Indonesia's legal framework with international standards, specifically the Budapest Convention. Employing a normative analytical method, this research examines international and national legal documents to identify gaps and evaluate the alignment of Indonesia's cybercrime regulations with global standards. Key findings reveal that Indonesia's cybercrime policies lack mandatory international cooperation mechanisms and are limited to national jurisdiction, which restricts the country’s ability to effectively address cybercrimes involving foreign perpetrators. In contrast, the Budapest Convention emphasizes structured international collaboration, robust privacy protections, and flexible jurisdictional arrangements, providing a comprehensive framework for managing transnational cyber threats. The study concludes that harmonizing Indonesia’s regulations with international standards, such as the Budapest Convention, is essential for improving the nation's capacity to combat cross-border cybercrime. Recommendations include enhancing legal frameworks to mandate international cooperation, establishing specialized units within law enforcement agencies equipped with advanced digital forensic tools, and strengthening privacy protections to align with global norms. This research contributes to the discourse on international cybercrime management by offering practical strategies to bridge regulatory gaps and bolster Indonesia’s position in global cybersecurity collaborations. The findings underscore the urgency for policy reform to address the evolving challenges of digital threats in an interconnected world.
Methodology and uncertainty estimation for measurements of methane leakage in a manufactured house
Authors: Karion Anna , Link Michael F. , Robertson Rileigh , Boyle Tyler , Poppendieck Dustin
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Methane emissions from natural gas appliances and infrastructure within buildings have historically not been captured in greenhouse gas inventories, leading to under-estimates, especially in urban areas. Recent measurements of these post-meter emissions have indicated non-negligible emissions within residences, with impacts on both indoor air quality and climate. As a result, methane losses from residential buildings have been included in the latest US national inventory, with emission factors determined from a single study of homes in California. To facilitate future additional studies investigating building methane emissions, we conducted a controlled experiment to document a methodology for such measurements and estimated associated uncertainties. We determined whole-house methane emission rates with a mass balance approach using near-simultaneous measurements of indoor and outdoor methane mole fractions at a manufactured house. We quantified the uncertainty in whole-house methane emission rates by varying the forced outdoor air ventilation rate of the manufactured house, measuring the outdoor air change rate using both sulfur hexafluoride and carbon dioxide tracers, and performing methane injections at prescribed rates. We found that the whole-house quiescent methane emission rate (i.e., emission rate when all gas appliances were off) in the manufactured house averaged 0.33 g d−1 with methodological errors in the calculated emission rates of approximately 19 % (root-mean-square deviation). We also measured the quiescent leakage from the manufactured house over 3 months to find 26 % (1σ) variability in emissions over two seasons. Our findings can be used to inform plans for future studies quantifying indoor methane losses downstream of residential meters using similar methods. Such quantification studies are sorely needed to better understand building methane emissions and their drivers to inform inventories and plan mitigation strategies.
Weighted Median Filtering for Terrain and Contour Generalization
Authors: Brown Leland
Published: December 2024

Abstract. When working with terrain elevation data, as in image processing, it is often desirable to smooth the data, for purposes such as map generalization or removal of noise. Median filtering is one common technique that can be used for this purpose. It differs from linear filtering techniques like local averaging or Gaussian blurring by its ability to smooth while retaining sharp edges in an image. When applied to elevation data, this means that median filtering can better preserve steep slopes and cliffs while otherwise reducing noise or excessive detail in the terrain. However, median filtering as typically applied can also introduce new artifacts, such as lopping off the tops of peaks and ridges to create flat plateaus that don’t exist in the original landscape. A lesser known technique, a weighted median filter, can reduce or eliminate these artifacts. This method shows promise as a way to generalize digital elevation models, as well as their associated contour lines. It can also be used to smooth hillshaded images, preserving the sharp transition in shading that occurs across ridges. And due to its ability to retain discontinuities in the data, it can be used to locate latent terracing effects hidden in elevation data, which may represent real terrain features or may indicate artifacts of the processing methods used to generate the data.
Mountain cartography of Hokkaido in the nineteenth century
Authors: Howarth Jeffrey T.
Published: December 2024

Abstract. The nineteenth century was a period of profound cultural and environmental change on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. It was also a period when Japanese cartographers began to incorporate Western methods of terrain representation into their maps. This article sketches a preliminary chronology of Hokkaido maps in order to document changes in methods of terrain representation over this period and to connect mountain cartography to the island’s history of cultural and environmental change. Distinctive patterns of terrain representation in early maps include horizon strip diagrams and portraits of distinguished mountains with shifting orientations and abundant white space. After the middle of the century, Japanese cartographers began incorporating Western methods of terrain representation, including hachures, waterlines, and contours. These changes in terrain representation also reflect shifting purposes of maps that include claiming territory, remembering indigenous knowledge, and systematic planning of cultural and environmental change.
La atención conjunta en las Instalaciones de Juego
Authors: Ruiz de Velasco Gálvez Ángeles , Abad Molina Javier
Published: December 2024

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo mostrar el desarrollo de los procesos de atención conjunta en las Instalaciones de Juego, un contexto creado como espacio intersubjetivo de relación que ofrece unos objetos en un espacio transformable inspirado en la estética del arte contemporáneo y una fundamentación psicopedagógica que comprende la historia de las relaciones de la infancia con su ambiente. Autores como Moore y Dunham (1995) generalizan el uso de la expresión “atención conjunta” y Michael Tomasello (2007) se refiere a ella como una conducta de carácter triádico en el sentido de que implica la coordinación de las interacciones entre el infante, los objetos y las personas. Así, como forma privilegiada de establecer la comunicación entre el adulto y la infancia desde el nacimiento, es fundamental para favorecer los procesos de desarrollo emocional, social, cognitivo y afectivo de los seres humanos. Este trabajo se interesa especialmente por el desarrollo cultural de la infancia desde los procesos de atención conjunta, la funcionalidad de los objetos y la intersubjetividad de los símbolos, compartidos y acompañados en los contextos de las Instalaciones de Juego. El resultado se expone mediante diferentes “relatos de juego” (desde una propuesta de metodología de investigación narrativa) que son documentados visualmente y narrados a través de las acciones y relaciones observadas y reconocidas en un grupo de niñas y niños de 1-2 años y otro de 2-3 años en el ámbito del primer ciclo de la escuela infantil.
An Overview on Photovoltaic System
Authors: Saleh Osama Saad Hamad , Saleh Kalad Saad Hmad , Abdallah Izzeldin Idris
Published: December 2024

Photovoltaic (PV) cells are a renewable energy source that is safe for the environment; they capture and convert sunlight into electrical power using solar arrays or modules. The PV panels generate electrical energy from solar radiation, and in this PV panel-based energy conversion system, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) is a crucial component. Partial shading conditions result in a decrease in the PV systems' energy output, and this phenomenon is encountered in all types of PV systems. Hence, an in-depth description of the PV system is provided in this study.
La paradoja de la participación: un análisis de la relación médico-paciente en el mercado argentino de cirugía estética
Authors: Molina Joaquin
Published: December 2024

Este artículo se propone realizar un análisis sociológico de la relación médico-paciente en el mercado argentino de cirugía estética,procurando mostrar el modo en que los cirujanos plásticos atraen y gestionan las demandas estéticas de los candidatos. El estudio se basa en entrevistas en profundidad realizadas a especialistas y a pacientes en 2018-2019, y en el análisis de algunas publicaciones médicas. En laprimera parte, examina la centralidad que tiene la construcción de redes de recomendaciones en la consolidación de las carreras médicas, cuya alimentación depende de la obtención de resultados satisfactorios. En la segunda, identifica los criterios utilizados por los profesionales médicos para distinguir los “buenos” de los “malos” candidatos. Finalmente, indaga sobre las prácticas desplegadas en la consulta para consensuar el resultado en las cirugías de aumento mamario, mostrando que la participación de las pacientes constituye una instancia clave en la imposición de la autoridad experta.
New U-Pb zircon ages from Cadomian basement of the Balkan fold-and-thrust belt of northern Bulgaria
Authors: Žák Jiří , Svojtka Martin , Ackerman Lukáš , Kachlík Václav , Sláma Jiří , Vangelov Dian A. , Kounov Alexandre
Published: December 2024

New U-Pb zircon ages are preliminarily reported here from various high-grade units within the overall low-grade Balkan fold-and-thrust belt of northern Bulgaria. The Stakevtsi gneisses yielded Cadomian ages interpreted as magma crystallization ages ranging from 651±8 Ma to 601±3 Ma, some of the samples exhibited a significant proportion of Mesoproterozoic ages with peaks at 1.6 and 1.5 Ga. Paragneisses in the Barzyia Massif exhibit complex U-Pb zircon age patterns, with age peaks typically at 580 Ma and 540 Ma, but also Paleo- and Mesoproterozoic and younger at 430 Ma to 310 Ma. The Divchovoto gneisses yielded age spectra with a minor contribution of Archean, Paleo- and Mesoproterozoic grains and a dominant population of Cadomian ages at 610 Ma. In summary, most of the samples point to the north African provenance, however, some of the Stakevtsi gneisses indicate rather a Baltican provenance. This suggests that the pre-Variscan tectonics and juxtaposition of different terranes was complex in this segment the former Cadomian orogenic belt, but also the possible proximity of Baltica to Gondwana at the end of Neoproterozoic.
MORPHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF LITHIUM TAURATE ON THE ORGANS OF RATS
Authors:   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Lyakh A.L. , Minich A.V. ,   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Pankovets E.M. ,   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine
Published: December 2024

The work studied the pathohistological effect of lithium taurate administered intragastrically to non-imbred rats for 90 days. A number of morphological changes was established in the kidneys, liver, small intestine and myocardium of male and female rats.
Do crédito à sustentabilidade: impactos do PRONAF no desenvolvimento regional e combate à pobreza rural no Brasil
Authors: Tenchini Frederico Pereira , Silva Jorge Ferreira da , Cohen Marcos
Published: December 2024

Este estudo examina o PRONAF como uma política estratégica para promover o desenvolvimento sustentável na agricultura familiar brasileira, explorando seu impacto na geração de renda, segurança alimentar e práticas ambientalmente responsáveis. Com dados do Censo Agropecuário de 2017, a pesquisa investiga como o crédito rural pode impulsionar práticas agrícolas sustentáveis alinhadas aos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS), levantando a pergunta central: Como as políticas de crédito podem equilibrar desenvolvimento econômico, social e ambiental na agricultura familiar? Os resultados apontam para uma tensão crucial: embora o PRONAF impulsione a economia rural e reduza a pobreza, a ampliação do crédito sem apoio técnico adequado pode desencadear práticas menos sustentáveis, especialmente nas dimensões social e ambiental. Este estudo destaca a necessidade urgente de políticas que integrem assistência técnica ao crédito, visando maximizar os benefícios econômicos sem comprometer a sustentabilidade ambiental. A análise, focada no estado do Rio de Janeiro, sugere a expansão para outras regiões e investigações futuras para informar políticas públicas que conciliem desenvolvimento rural e sustentabilidade de forma abrangente.
Modern Psychiatry: from Theory to Practice
Authors: Petrova N. N.
Published: December 2024

In this review scientific papers published on eLibrary, PubMed, Google Scholar were searched and analyzed for all time till 2024 year on the problem of neuropsychiatry, translational neuro-science, biomarkers. The issues of precision psychiatry and targeted therapy of mental disorders are considered. The ways of bridging the gap between theoretical and practical (clinical) psychiatry are discussed.
Neuroinflammation as an Integral Component of Neurodegeneration in Parkinson's Disease
Authors: Sayfitdinkhuzhaev Z. F. , Zhukova N. G. , Baidanova A. N.
Published: December 2024

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressively advancing neurodegenerative disorder, the pathogenetic mechanisms of which remain poorly understood. The disease is characterized by the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of the midbrain. Given the improvement in the quality of medical care provided to the population, it is projected that the total number of patients diagnosed with PD worldwide will rise to 8.7 million by 2030. This review addresses the fundamental aspects of neuroinflammation in the context of PD pathogenesis. There is no doubt that pro-inflammatory immunological mechanisms play a critical role in the onset and progression of the disease. Neuronal-derived cells, such as microglia and astrocytes, act as inducers of neuroinflammation, affecting the permeability of the blood-brain barrier to peripheral immune-competent cells. Furthermore, cytokine patterns of the immune response in PD appear to exist. Potential therapeutic approaches for mitigating neuroinflammation in PD, which have been studied in experimental and in vitro models, are also discussed.
The Role of Pharmacogenetic Testing in Overcoming Pseudoresistance and Hyperprolactinemia in a Patient with Schizophrenia (Case Report)
Authors: Nasyrova R. F. , Kidyaeva A. V. , Shnayder N. A.
Published: December 2024

Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder. It is treated with antipsychotics, which have a high risk of adverse drug reactions. Approximately 20-30% of patients with schizophrenia remain resistant to psychopharmacotherapy. Determining the individual predisposition to the response to antipsychotics and antipsychotic-induced adverse drug reactions development is possible using pharmacogenetic testing. Purpose is to present the role of pharmacogenetic testing in optimizing antipsychotic therapy. Materials and methods: The peripheral blood of patients was genotyping using real-time polymerase chain reaction. Results: This case report is about a 30- year-old female patient with paranoid schizophrenia, which had a long history of low effectiveness and poor tolerability of antipsychotics. The treatment was complicated by the pituitary microadenoma presence. According to the PGx results, the patient has a “poor transporter” phenotype, which also explains the high risk adverse drug reactions developing and therapeutic resistance while taking P- glycoprotein substrates antipsychotics. For the treatment, the antipsychotic brexpiprazole was selected, which did not have the P-glycoprotein substrate properties. It made possible to achieve paranoid schizophrenia remission and hyperprolactinemia correction. Conclusion: This case report demonstrates that wider implementation of pharmacogenetic testing into real clinical practice could help significantly improve the efficiency and safety of antipsychotic therapy.
Thực trạng quản lý hoạt động giáo dục đạo đức cho học sinh ở các trường tiểu học huyện Long Mỹ, tỉnh Hậu Giang
Authors: Huỳnh Mộng Tuyền , Nguyễn Thành Đắc
Published: December 2024

Mục đích của nghiên cứu này là đánh giá được thực trạng quản lý hoạt động giáo dục đạo đức cho học sinh ở các trường tiểu học huyện Long Mỹ, tỉnh Hậu Giang. Số liệu được thu thập từ 25 cán bộ quản lý và 100 giáo viên bằng các phương pháp, điều tra, phỏng vấn, nghiên cứu sản phẩm hoạt động. Kết quả khảo sát được chúng tôi xử lý số liệu theo thang đo 5 mức độ để tính điểm trung bình, độ lệch chuẩn và xếp thứ hạng để phân tích và đánh giá thực trạng. Kết quả nghiên cứu đạt mức trung bình khá của việc lập kế hoạch, tổ chức, chỉ đạo, kiểm tra, đánh hoạt động giáo dục đạo đức cho học sinh  nhưng vần còn một số mặt đạt mức trung bình yếu. Thực trạng bao gồm lập kế hoạch, tổ chức, chỉ đạo, và kiểm tra đánh giá. Kết quả nghiên cứu này là cơ sở cho các cấp quản lý trường tiểu học ở huyện Long Mỹ, tỉnh Hậu Giang đề xuất và thực hiện các biện pháp nâng cao hiệu quả quản lý hoạt động giáo dục đạo đức cho học sinh.
Thực trạng quản lý hoạt động xã hội hóa giáo dục ở các trường trung học cơ sở tại thành phố Cao Lãnh, tỉnh Đồng Tháp
Authors: Trần Hửu Nghĩa
Published: December 2024

Hoạt động xã hội hóa giáo dục nhằm tạo ra môi trường giáo dục toàn diện, kết nối nhà trường, gia đình và cộng đồng để nâng cao chất lượng giáo dục. Qua đó, việc huy động nguồn lực từ xã hội để cải thiện cơ sở vật chất, phương tiện dạy học và tăng cường các hoạt động ngoại khóa, hỗ trợ học sinh phát triển toàn diện nhằm góp phần nâng cao chất lượng giáo dục và đào tạo, đáp ứng yêu cầu đổi mới căn bản toàn diện giáo dục và đào tạo. Để có cơ sở cho các cán bộ quản lý và giáo viên ở các trường trung học cơ sở trên địa bàn thành phố Cao Lãnh, tỉnh Đồng Tháp đề xuất biện pháp nâng cao hiệu quả công tác quản lý hoạt động xã hội hóa giáo dục, bài viết trình bày kết quả đánh giá thực trạng quản lý hoạt động xã hội hóa giáo dục ở các trường trung học cơ sở trên địa bàn thành phố Cao Lãnh thông qua việc khảo sát ý kiến của 120 khách thể gồm 30 cán bộ quản lý và 90 giáo viên ở các trường trung học cơ sở. Qua số liệu khảo sát và kết quả phỏng vấn cho thấy, công tác quản lý hoạt động xã hội hóa giáo dục ở các trường trung học cơ sở trên địa bàn đã đạt được nhiều kết quả, tuy nhiên vần còn tồn tại nhiều hạn chế cần phải được cải thiện tốt hơn.
A Gender-Based Analysis on Online Shopping Decision-Making
Authors: Bharathi T, Ashok Mammen V
Published: December 2024

This paper focuses on understanding the factors like relative advantage, trust, social influence and personal experience influence on online buying intention. Also, we assess if gender plays a moderating role in online buying. The sample size consists of 256 online buyers from Bangalore city. Seven products are selected for the study namely clothing, cosmetic, education, health, music, organic food and smart phones. The study aims to find if there exists a difference in product purchases made online among gender. The factors that influence most in online purchase is analysed. Factor analysis, Chi Square and regression are conducted to analyse the data for the study. The results show that there are differences in the opinion on online purchase as well as the product preferences among gender. The factors which influence male respondents are merchant trustworthiness and personal online experience whereas for female respondents the factor influencing is personal online experience. It is observed that gender plays moderately significant role on the factors influencing online buying intentions.
Existe um padrão no uso de trustees pelo Cade para o auxílio no monitoramento de acordos?
Authors: Terepins Sandra , Poffo Goulart Vinicius
Published: December 2024

Contexto: a implementação de decisões, acordos e compromissos no contexto do controle de estruturas e de condutas pelas autoridades antitruste tem sido acompanhada por fenômeno crescente, especialmente no Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica: a utilização de agentes externos, conhecidos como trustees, para auxiliar no monitoramento e na implementação de remédios. Esses terceiros desempenham papel fundamental no âmbito do sistema de defesa da concorrência, na medida em que reduzem ônus regulatório e financeiro das autoridades, garantindo a conformidade das partes com as obrigações assumidas.
Objetivo: a partir da análise e sistematização da evolução da adoção de trustees pelo Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica a partir da vigência da Lei nº 12.529/2011, este artigo tem como objetivo, de forma não exaustiva, mas preliminar, explorar se a autoridade concorrencial brasileira é clara no direcionamento de quando será necessário e pertinente para auxílio no monitoramento de acordos em controle de concentração e de termos de compromisso de cessação a utilização de trustees. Mais especificamente, busca-se em geral compreender como se dá a evolução do e se há ou não um padrão na adoção do instituto pelo Cade, especialmente por meio do exame da natureza dos remédios negociados nestes documentos e da frequência em que o monitor externo foi demandado em cada um desses casos.
Método: exploratório e jurisprudencial.
Conclusões: em que pese ser identificada maior frequência na utilização de agentes externos para o monitoramento de remédios, os resultados encontrados se mostram não conclusivos na medida em que não há um padrão ou direcionamento claro de quando o uso trustee seria pertinente e necessário, especialmente em situações envolvendo remédios comportamentais.
“Realm of the Slavs” and the Coronation of Svatopluk, King of the Slavs: Historical Fiction or Fact? A Few Sentences on the Origins of the Political Imagination of Regnum Sclavorum
Authors: Hozma Martin
Published: December 2024

In 1976, Lubomír E. Havlík opined that Chapter IX of the text Gesta Regum Sclavorum (Chronicle of the Priest of Duklja) could have been written as early as the ninth century in Great Moravia. In 2023, this opinion was elaborated by Dragana Kunčer, who assumed that the archetype of this part of the GRS originated in 880. The published material summarizes the previous knowledge and presents a complex of arguments in favor of the postulated hypothesis, according to which the original of Chapter IX should have originated in the early autumn of 885. The article aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the genesis of the earlier parts of GRS and to contribute to the debate of whether the concept of Regnum Sclavorum was an original Ottonian invention or a renewed concept from the Carolingian era.
The effect of light and growth regulators on callus induction and growth in Erythrina lithosperma Miq
Authors: Paryatin Paryatin  , Edy Setiti Wida Utami  , Y. Sri Wulan Manuhara  , Pratiwi Pujiastuti
Published: December 2024

Erythrina lithosperma Miq is a plant that is traditionally used in medicine, with its leaves containing alkaloids such as erythramine, erysodine, erysopine, and hypaphorine. These compounds are known for properties that make them act as antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and antimalarial agents. However, getting the raw materials for malaria drugs from natural sources can lead to issues like a loss of germplasm of the medicinal plants. In order to address such a challenge, biotechnology, particularly in vitro callus culture is necessary in providing a viable method for producing raw materials for malaria medicine. It is known that growth regulators can make callus form, and the in vitro method allows the media to be manipulated to get bioactive compounds with better quality, more quantity, better control, and greater stability. Therefore, this research aimed to investigate induction and proliferation of callus under various concentrations of growth regulators, specifically 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) and 6-Benzylamino-purine (BAP) in both dark and light conditions. The results showed that culturing in dark conditions with a combination of 1.0 mg/L 2,4-D and 0.5 mg/L BAP was the best for induction and proliferation of E. lithosperma Miq. This treatment produced the fastest and most substantial callus growth, with callus induction occurring 9 days after culture. The wet weight of callus was 1.268 g, and the dry weight was 0.082 g, which was higher than those observed with other treatments.
A Clinical Study of Psychiatric Morbidities Among Elderly Patients and Their Caregiver Burden
Authors: Neeru Bala , Rajiv Arora , Ramandeep Kaur , Pearl Attri , Utkarsha Kapila , Jaskaran Singh
Published: December 2024

Background: In the elderly, mental health problems are rising due to changes in our social structure and traditional value system. Psychiatric disease in elderly is frequent, severe and diverse. Among them, depression, anxiety, cognitive and psychotic disorders have a high prevalence. Relatives of patients with major psychiatric disorders feel much burdened, as these diseases are unpredictable and long-lasting. Material & Methods: 100 patients aged 60 years and above of both sexes attending psychiatric OPD and admitted in psychiatric IPD, during period of one year were taken. Diagnosis of the morbidities was made according to ICD- 10 criteria. Care giving burden among primary care givers was assessed by using Zarit Burden Interview scale. Informed consent was taken from patients and caregivers. Results: Prevalence of depression was found to be 26% followed by anxiety disorder 22%. Most common age group is 65-69 years. Women had higher morbidity 57% than male. ZBI score mild to moderate burden was present in 41% and 26% respectively. Conclusions: High prevalence of mental disorders was present in elderly so there is need to raise awareness and to deliver high quality mental health services to them.
Association of Sexual Dysfunctions and Substance Use Related Factors among Married Couples
Authors: Islam M. Zikrul , Mosharof Bipasha , Islam Md. Rafiqul , Chowdhury Ahmed Riad , Rahman Taslima , Uddin Md. Jasim , Emam Rahat , Alam Shafiul
Published: December 2024

Background: Sexual dysfunction is a significant health issue that can be exacerbated by substance use, affecting both individual well-being and marital relationships. This study aims to explore the association between substance use and sexual dysfunction among married couples in Sylhet, Bangladesh, and to identify the sociodemographic factors that influence this relationship. Material & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Addiction Clinic, Outpatient and Inpatient Department of Psychiatry, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, from September 2020 to August 2022. A total of 49 married patients with substance use disorders were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a pre-designed structured questionnaire, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), and the Bangla version of the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25, with Chi-square tests to assess the significance of associations. Results: The study found that 37% of participants reported sexual dysfunction. Among these, 61.11% had low sexual desire, 50.00% had arousal problems, 66.67% had difficulty in vaginal lubrication, 55.56% had difficulty reaching orgasm, and 83.33% had problems with orgasmic satisfaction. Duration of substance use was significantly associated with sexual dysfunction (p=0.002), with 66.67% of participants using substances for more than 10 years experiencing dysfunction. The type of substance used also showed a significant association (p=0.01), with higher prevalence among poly substance users (66.67%). Age, gender, and education level were significantly associated with sexual dysfunction, while occupation, monthly income, habitat, and family history of psychiatric illness were not. Conclusions: The study underscores the complex interplay between substance use and sexual dysfunction, influenced by various sociodemographic factors. These findings highlight the need for integrated treatment approaches that address both substance use and sexual health. Targeted interventions and public health policies are essential to improve the sexual health and overall well-being of individuals with substance use disorders.
Online Practices for Teaching English Grammar in Higher Education: Combining the flipped classroom with digital learning paths
Authors: Busack Eirini
Published: December 2024

This study investigates whether the combination of digital learning paths (DLPs) and the flipped classroom can help pre-service English teachers improve their grammar and meet the communication and social needs of the post-COVID era. To answer the question, the seminar “Development of media-didactic competencies: Learning Paths & Digital Storytelling for Teaching English Grammar” was offered as a flipped classroom with a synchronous part (webinar) and an asynchronous courseware part in the form of DLPs. Data were collected on the extent to which the combination of DLPs and the flipped classroom helped pre-service English teachers improve their grammar and meet the communication and social needs of the post-pandemic era through an online post-grammar test and an online course evaluation survey at the end of the seminar. The results showed that 100% of participants improved their grammar knowledge and 87% confirmed that they had benefited from a seminar that involved continuous reflection and a plausible relationship between technology and pedagogy. The results of this study will encourage instructors to use the combination of DLP and webinars to enhance their teaching whenever classroom teaching is impossible.
Tingkat Pengetahuan dan Penerimaan Masyarakat Terhadap Implementasi Program Wolbachia di Indonesia: Literature Review
Authors: Mayadilanuari Aerrosa Murenda , Nurvita Silvia , Kurniawan Dhieo
Published: December 2024

Penyakit Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) yang disebarkan oleh nyamuk Aedes spp adalah masalah kesehatan global terutama di daerah tropis dan subtropis seperti Indonesia. Pada tahun 2023 di Indonesia terdapat lebih dari 55.000 kasus DBD dan sekitar 500 kematian. Namun, di Yogyakarta menunjukkan penurunan 30% dalam jumlah kasus DBD karena keberhasilan implementasi program Wolbachia sejak tahun 2019. Program ini kemudian diterapkan di lima kota yang ada di Indonesia sejak tahun 2023. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pengetahuan dan penerimaan masyarakat terhadap program Wolbachia. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi literatur dengan menganalisis jurnal nasional dan internasional yang relevan dari tahun 2019 hingga 2024. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa masih sedikit penelitian terkait program Wolbachia di Indonesia. Tingkat pengetahuan dan penerimaan masyarakat terhadap implementasi program Wolachia di Indonesia juga dinilai masih rendah. Kesimpulannya sosialisasi yang lebih efektif diperlukan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan penerimaan terhadap program Wolbachia. Penelitian selanjutnya disarankan untuk mengeksplorasi implementasi program di berbagai lokasi dan melakukan evaluasi program Wolbachia untuk meningkatkan efektivitas program ini.
Percepción de seguridad, género y entornos del transporte: caso estación de metro Cuauhtémoc, Monterrey
Authors: Villarreal-Leos Carolina , García-Cervantes Natalia
Published: December 2024

Si bien la percepción de inseguridad es afectada por la interacción de diversos factores, durante las últimas décadas, estudios de criminología ambiental han estudiado el impacto que factores físicos y espaciales tienen sobre esta. Las percepciones de inseguridad juegan un papel determinante en la movilidad de las personas, afectando particularmente a las mujeres. En este estudio, se exploran los impactos del entorno construido de estaciones del metro sobre la percepción de inseguridad de mujeres usuarias y cómo estos influyen sobre las decisiones de movilidad en las ciudades, usando como caso de estudio la estación del metro Cuauhtémoc en Monterrey. Se empleó la metodología cualitativa llamada ‘autofotografía’, en la cual se realiza una caracterización de los elementos a partir de las fotografías y entrevistas realizadas a las participantes, para entender de qué manera estos elementos podrían modificarse e incidir positivamente en la experiencia de las mujeres. En las conclusiones se analizan las implicaciones de los resultados en términos de diseño urbano y políticas públicas espaciales.
Fatores do meio urbano e a satisfação com o bairro: diferenças entre capital e interior do Paraná
Authors: Ramos-Esperidião Aline , Lorenz-Fontolan Beatrice , Iarozinski-Neto Alfredo , Del-Roio Iolanda Geronimo
Published: December 2024

Os bairros e as cidades devem ser pensados com foco nos moradores, e é crescente a importância de entender suas necessidades para o planejamento urbano. A satisfação com o meio urbano tem sido estudada sem considerar o porte das cidades, quando se analisam certos fatores relacionados aos bairros. Assim, este estudo investiga as diferenças entre indivíduos que vivem na capital do Paraná - Curitiba, e aqueles que vivem no interior do Estado, em relação aos aspectos do meio urbano. Foi coletada uma amostra com 282 respondentes por meio de um questionário, e os dados foram analisados por meio de estatísticas descritivas e multivariadas. Entre outros aspectos, a satisfação dos moradores de Curitiba com o bairro é influenciada por bom comércio e áreas verdes. Para os moradores do interior, a satisfação está mais relacionada com a boa aparência. Ainda, o estudo destaca a importância de priorizar meios de transportes alternativos, como caminhadas.
Actitudes de mujeres hacia la electromovilidad
Authors: Rojas Quezada Carolina , Vecchio Giovanni , Waintrub Natan
Published: December 2024

La investigación indaga en la relación entre género y electromovilidad en Santiago de Chile por medio de una encuesta, centrándose en cómo las mujeres adoptan prácticas de movilidad de carbono neutralidad. El objetivo principal es entender las actitudes de las mujeres hacia la electromovilidad y su disposición a modificar sus hábitos de transporte hacia modos más sustentables. La metodología incluye una encuesta telefónica aplicada a mujeres mayores de 18 años en cuatro comunas de la región metropolitana de Santiago: La Pintana, San Miguel, Ñuñoa y Las Condes, la cual explora sus experiencias y percepciones sobre diferentes modos de transporte eléctrico. Los resultados revelan un uso predominante del metro, el cual ya es un modo eléctrico. Respecto de otros modos eléctricos, aunque existe una conciencia general sobre los beneficios ambientales de la electromovilidad, la adopción de vehículos eléctricos y la bicicleta eléctrica está condicionada por factores económicos, sociales y de infraestructura. Las mujeres en comunas de menores ingresos muestran una alta disposición a adoptar modos eléctricos solo si se superan las barreras económicas y de acceso. Los resultados subrayan la necesidad de políticas inclusivas y equitativas que no solo promuevan la movilidad eléctrica, sino que también aborden las desigualdades existentes en el acceso a tecnologías y mejoren la percepción de seguridad entre las usuarias.
Afición y práctica del deporte: deberían estar alineados, pero se han separado
Authors: Navarro Picado José Francisco
Published: December 2024

Introducción: La práctica del deporte es ampliamente asociada con bienestar físico y mental, y al mismo tiempo las aficiones deportivas han demostrado satisfacer necesidades de identidad y sentido de pertenencia. Deberían estar alineadas la practica del deporte con la afición al deporte, no obstante, para algunos individuos, esto pareciera no funcionar así.
Objetivo: La presente investigación tiene como objetivo principal, comprender el comportamiento del costarricense alrededor del deporte, y así poder identificar sus patrones de actividad y de afición.
Método y técnica: se planteó un estudio exploratorio a través de una encuesta que contó con 403 participantes. Los datos fueron recopilados dentro del Gran Área Metropolitana (GAM) bajo la metodología de interceptación.
Resultados: Apenas el 54% de los costarricenses dice practicar deporte, y el 61% dice ser aficionado a algún club o liga deportiva. No obstante, existe un desalineamiento entre práctica y afición, donde 1 de cada 3 costarricense hace una pero no la otra, y un 25% adicional no realiza ninguna de las 2.
Conclusión: El comportamiento de los costarricenses respecto al deporte es diverso. Existen quienes practican deporte intensamente, y quienes son muy aficionados, pero al mismo tiempo tenemos a los que no vinculan la práctica con la afición. Hay diversas aristas de trabajo pendiente, tanto para las organizaciones que instan a los ciudadanos a vidas más activas, como a las organizaciones deportivas que requieren de más aficionados comprometidos con su equipo preferido.
HYPOTHYROIDISM AND HOMOEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
Authors: Vaishali Dr.Nandgirikar , Ainapure Dr Rupali P , Chavan Dr Anuradha Vikram , Kulkarni Dr. Neelam Dnyanesh , Diwani Dr Tanvi , Thange Dr Bhavesh Ashok , Shinde Dr.Dipti Bapurao
Published: December 2024

Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder characterized by inadequate production of thyroid hormones. Conventional treatment involves synthetic thyroid hormone replacement, which may have side effects and limitations. Homoeopathy, a holistic system of medicine, offers a promising alternative for managing hypothyroidism. This review aims to explore the homoeopathic management of hypothyroidism, including its pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and homoeopathic treatment approaches.
Ethical problems with expelling a trainee from psychotherapy training
Authors: Tenschert Ekkehard
Published: December 2024

"There are times when trainees do not fulfil the criteria for the completion of a psychotherapy training. In
the rare cases where it is not possible to achieve consensus, trainers may have to expel trainees against
their will. In this paper I focus on ethical problems that arise in such demanding situations. Since trainees
are supposed to develop the needed capacities in the course of the training, such decisions come down to
the trainers’ judgments of the trainees’ estimated developmental capacities. This theoretical paper focuses
on the problems involved in such situations and scrutinises which procedures and ethical approaches can
be helpful for trainers and training institutes. Trainers can never have sufficient knowledge about the
rightfulness of their decision, neither at the time of decision-making nor in the future, but such decisions
may still be necessary and inevitable. This paper is about how this can be done in an ethically acceptable way
and which ethical principles can be useful in the process.
Keywords
Gestalt training, personal development, criteria, exclusion, expulsion, ethical decision-making"
A MODEL FOR SELECTION OF DECENTRALIZED SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS FOR SMALL MUNICIPALITIES
Authors: De Souza Batista Gabriele Souza , Rocha Elis Gean , Souza Ayrton Flavio Nascimento de Souza , Lacerda Ivens Lorran Clemente de , Ferreira José Ailton da Costa , França Lorena Rayssa Cunha , Carvalho Millena Alves , Lacerda Mateus Clemente de , Cunha Patricia Herminio
Published: December 2024

The precariousness of sanitation services in small Brazilian municipalities is exacerbated by technical and financial limitations. In these places treatment technologies need to be simple, sustainable, economically viable, and socially accessible. This work aims to propose a selection model for decentralized sewage treatment technologies for small municipalities. The PROMETHEE II multi-criteria method was used to rank the technologies with aid decision-making agents to prioritize technical, environmental, economic, and social criteria based on the characteristics of the sewer basins. After validating the method in the sewage catchment areas of four municipalities in Paraíba, the results showed that the constructed wetlands technology occupied the best position in 88.9% of the sewer basins. This technology stands out for its high organic matter and suspended solids removal efficiency, in addition to not generating sludge and performing well in terms of social criteria (odor production and vectors). The septic tank and septic tank + anaerobic filter alternatives ranked lower in the basins studied. The robustness of the method and the assignment of preferences to criteria for sewer basins with different classifications indicate that the model is replicable for small municipalities. Thus, the study contributes to the optimization of decision-making for sewage treatment systems, allowing the better use of resources, the reduction of vulnerabilities, and promotion of municipal development.
Congo River: Analysis of suspended sediment flux in a multichannel megasystem in Central Africa
Authors: Queiroz Matheus Silveira de , Marinho Rogério Ribeiro
Published: December 2024

Tropical mega rivers play a crucial role in transferring water and sediment to the oceans. The Congo River is the second largest in the world by volume of water, playing a significant role in the export of fresh water and sediment from the continent to the Atlantic Ocean. This paper aims to analyze the variability of the suspended sediment flux of the Congo River between 2005 and 2018. Suspended Sediment Concentration (SSC), water discharge and water level data were used at the Brazzaville station, which represents 97% of the basin area, and precipitation data for the entire basin. Solid discharge, specific sediment yield and denudation rate of the basin were estimated. The estimated water discharge was 41 268 m³.s-1 for the period between 1947 and 2023, with a bimodal river regime with a flood peak in December and a secondary peak in May. The mean annual SSC estimated for the Congo River was 27.20 mg.L-1. A moderate (r = 0.48) and weak (r = -0.26) correlation was observed between SSC and precipitation, and SSC and water level, respectively, possibly influenced by the basin's terrain characteristics. During the year, the Congo River transfers 33.66 × 106 ton.year-1 of sediment to the ocean, has a specific sediment yield of 9.62 ton.km-2.year-1 and a very low denudation rate (3.37 mm.ky-1).
REVIVENDO BRASÍLIA ATRAVÉS DA ANÁLISE DE FOTOGRAFIAS AÉREAS HISTÓRICAS
Authors: Garcia Leandro Faleiros , Rego Luiz Felipe Siqueira Marques , Pessoa Guilherme Gomes , Cicereli Rejane Ennes , Neumann Marina Rolim Bilich , Oliveira Elton Souza , Maia Dayana , De Almeida Tati , Roig Henrique Llacer
Published: December 2024

Este estudo propõe um método otimizado para o processamento e a recuperação de dados digitais a partir de fotografias aéreas da década de 1950, referentes à área do Plano Piloto de Brasília. Em contextos similares, os parâmetros de orientação interna podem não estar disponíveis, e os de orientação externa precisam ser obtidos por métodos não convencionais, visto que a identificação e localização de pontos de controle no campo tornam-se inviáveis em paisagens substancialmente modificadas. Contudo, os avanços em técnicas de visão computacional, incorporados em softwares fotogramétricos modernos, como o Agisoft Metashape, proporcionam uma alternativa eficaz para o mapeamento de fotografias aéreas analógicas antigas. O software processou com sucesso 156 fotografias aéreas, utilizando 17 pontos de controle, que resultou na obtenção de uma ortoimagem e de um modelo digital de superfície históricos, com precisão de média escala. O modelo gerado permitiu a identificação acurada de elementos como cobertura vegetal, uso do solo e características do terreno, contribuindo com informações valiosas para a análise da dinâmica de ocupação da área em estudo. O método proposto demonstra elevado potencial para replicação em casos similares, constituindo uma abordagem robusta para o processamento de imagens aéreas históricas.