bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identification of Mercury Levels and Disease Symptoms in Workers at Traditional Gold Mining Sites in the Working Area of Public Health Centre Ujung Padang Rasian
Authors: Lensoni  , Wildan Seni  , Murni Yanti  , Yuni Agnes Lubis  , Heri Setiawan  , Taufiq Karma
Published: August 2024

This research aims to identify the symptoms of diseases experienced by gold mine workers due to mercury exposure in the Public Health Centre Ujung Padang Rasian work area, South Aceh Regency, Aceh Province. This study used a cross-sectional approach involving 39 respondents, and mercury levels were analyzed using an Atomic Absorption Spectrofotometry (AAS) instrument. Based on the research findings, most workers experienced acute clinical symptoms such as headaches (34 respondents), coughs, and pain during urination (24 respondents). Chronic toxicity symptoms recorded included somatosensory disturbances in gold processing workers. Muscle cramps (17 respondents) and headaches (16 respondents) were the most common complaints among workers. Mercury level measurements showed that the average mercury level in workers’ urine was 207.6 µg/L. The mercury content in the studied urine samples exceeded the threshold Human Biomonitoring (HBM) set of 7 µg/L. The correlation testing indicated that mercury levels in urine correlated with several acute and chronic disease symptoms experienced by workers, such as ulcers (P value = 0.007), tongue swelling (P value = 0.007), olfactory loss (P value = 0.007), hearing disorders (P value = 0.007), and tremors (P value = 0.007). Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that more than half of the workers had mercury levels in their urine exceeding the threshold, and these mercury levels also correlated with several symptoms of diseases experienced by the workers.
Performance of Hybrid Aeration-Pre-sedimentation Process in Microplastic Removal from Raw Water
Authors: Radityaningrum Arlini Dyah , Rahmatdani Rizqi’ain  , Ro’du Dhuha Afrianisa  , Catur Bagus Priyono
Published: August 2024

Plastic materials can degrade into small particles known as microplastics (MP) and nanoplastics (NP). The presence of MP has been detected in treated drinking water. Aeration and pre-sedimentation are preliminary treatment processes in Water Treatment Plants (WTP), which can potentially remove MP pollutants. This study aims to (1) determine the abundance and characteristics of MP in raw water samples and effluents from the hybrid aeration-pre-sedimentation process; (2) determine the efficiency of MP removal in the hybrid aeration-pre-sedimentation process. This study was conducted on a laboratory scale. Raw water samples (2.5 L) were collected from Kali Jagir Surabaya. The test reactor consisted of a cascade aerator (5 and 7 steps) and pre-sedimentation, operated in batch mode. Identification of MP abundance and characteristics (shape, size, color, polymer type) was conducted on samples before treatment (aeration influent) and after treatment (pre-sedimentation effluent). Sampling was performed in triplicates at 2 and 4-hour detention times. Test samples were extracted through oxidation with H2O2 and membrane filtration using PTFE (pore size 0.22 µm; diameter 47 mm). MP particles were observed using a Dino-Lite digital microscope. Polymer type was determined by FTIR testing. The results showed that the average abundance of MP in the influent sample was 8.5 particles/L, while in the effluent of the hybrid cascade aerator-pre-sedimentation reactors (5 and 7 steps), it was 1 and 6.5 particles/L, respectively. MP particles’ dominant size and shape were 101-350 µm and fibers. Transparent and white colors predominated the MP particles. The polymer type of MP found in raw water samples was polyethylene (PE). The highest MP removal efficiency in the hybrid aeration-pre-sedimentation process with 2 and 4-hour detention times were 88% and 24%, respectively.
El rechazo hacia la migración centroamericana en tránsito por la ruta del pacífico mexicano
Authors: Pintor-Sandoval Renato , Urquizú-Solís Alhelí Fabiola
Published: August 2024

Al interior de la sociedad mexicana, el rechazo hacía los migrantes en tránsito de Cen- troamérica ha ido en aumento, jugando un importante rol, la ideológica dominante, ayudado a través de la percepción conformada por las redes sociales, medios de comu- nicación masiva y opinión pública, forjando una imagen colectiva de forma negativa hacia este grupo de personas. El propósito del presente artículo, analiza a través de un instrumento de 150 encuestas en una primera etapa de septiembre de 2019, y una segunda, que constó de 132 en octubre de 2021, aplicado en la ruta del pacifico mexicano en Sinaloa, sobre como el contenido plasmado en los diferentes medios de información electrónico, permitiendo moldear ciertas percepciones negativas hacia este este conjunto de migrantes, ante el continuo aumento en la etapa pandémica, permitiendo a los usuarios, utilizar en mayor medida los dispositivos, predisponiendo alto contenido informativo, pero a su vez, alarmando ante la masividad de su presen- cia y el miedo por tratar de cambiar tanto social, cultural y económicamente la región.
Vulnerabilidad y estrategias de resistencia de inmigrantes indocumentadas trabajadoras del hogar ante la pandemia de COVID-19 en Los Ángeles, California
Authors: Crettex Line Françoise Lucienne , Anguiano Téllez María Eugenia
Published: August 2024

A pesar de que el trabajo del hogar resultó indispensable durante el confinamiento obligado por la pandemia del COVID-19, la situación laboral de las trabajadoras remuneradas empleadas en ese sector empeoró durante la contingencia sanitaria. El presente artículo presenta las condiciones de vulnerabilidad que enfrentaron un conjunto de mujeres migrantes indocumentadas trabajadoras del hogar que fueron entrevistadas en la ciudad de Los Ángeles, California a finales de 2021 y principios de 2022, así como las estrategias de resistencia que desarrollaron para dar continuidad a su vida personal y laboral, particularmente acudir a organizaciones y centros de trabajadores en busca de soporte emocional y ayuda económica, lo que les permitió ampliar su capital social y crear conciencia sobre sus posibilidades como integrantes de una colectividad laboral
Las diferencias de edad entre mujeres y varones traficados por coyotes enganchistas
Authors: Andrade-Rubio Karla Lorena , Moral-De La Rubia José , Izcara-Palacios Simón Pedro
Published: August 2024

Este artículo, sustentado en entrevistas conducidas entre 2008 y 2021 con 176 traficantes de migrantes, tiene como objetivo examinar si existen diferencias de edad entre varones y mujeres de México y Centroamérica reclutados por coyotes enganchistas mexicanos. Se concluye que las mujeres reclutadas para el comercio sexual por traficantes son significativamente más jóvenes que los varones transportados por coyotes que satisfacen las necesidades de mano de obra migrante de los empleadores estadounidenses.
Aproximación a la escritura con enfoque al proceso como estrategia para promover el pensamiento reflexivo en formación inicial docente
Authors: Núñez-Castillo Carmen Gloria , Aguirre-Astudillo Macarena , Díaz-Suazo Erika
Published: August 2024

En el marco de los actuales cambios educativos y la complejidad del ejercicio laboral docente, se ha determinado que una habilidad profesional a desplegar, por parte de quienes se forman como futuros profesores, es la escritura, a modo de expresión del pensamiento reflexivo. Por esta razón, el presente escrito detalla y describe la metodología implementada en una experiencia de aula universitaria, con la finalidad de fomentar la escritura con Enfoque al Proceso, desde una perspectiva reflexiva en estudiantes de segundo año de Formación Inicial Docente, pertenecientes a una institución de educación superior pública y estatal chilena. El grupo de aprendices desarrolló durante cuatro semanas, una secuencia didáctica interdisciplinaria orientada por tres académicas, especialistas en producción de textos y razonamiento crítico. Para documentar la práctica establecida, se registraron en un diario de campo los aspectos metodológicos de cada momento de clases (antes, durante y después), y en los resultados se mencionan las observaciones generadas a medida que progresaba la intervención en el aula. En conclusión, esta experiencia pretende promover que otros docentes y entidades desarrollen en conjunto, estrategias de redacción y reflexión desde los primeros semestres de Formación Inicial Docente.
The Practice of Rule of Law in Criminal Justice System: A Criminological Study of Bangladesh
Authors: - Shammem Ara Knock , - Dr. Md. Omar Faruk , - Rukhsana Siddiqua , - Asma Akter
Published: August 2024

The criminal justice systems, including that of Bangladesh, are currently experiencing significant strain, resulting in various issues such as delays in proceedings and unequal access to adjudication. These challenges contribute to a climate of impunity and undermine the integrity of the rule of law. Therefore, the main objectives of the study are to investigate the current situation of practicing rule of law and the challenges faced by the CJS department in Bangladesh. To understanding the challenges this study based on a mixed methodology combining both quantitative and qualitative analysis. For quantitative data, the social survey method is used. On the other hand, for qualitative data Key Informants Interviews are used. This study allows for a comprehensive understanding of the issues and challenges of the rule of law in the criminal justice system of Bangladesh. In the study it is found that police refused to register case and excluded criminal name from FIR. Faulty investigation of case is common in Justice System. Trial procedure delayed for various reasons. People also create challenges by late reporting the case and destroy evidence which creates complexity also. Corruption, political pressure, power abuse, police harassment and misbehavior, unequal law enforcement is the challenges of ensuring rule of law. Both male and female justice seeker face challenges during investigation and trial. To ensure rule of law case backlogs, corruption etc. should reduce by increasing judges and officials. To overcome such challenges this study suggests training, increase budgets for equipment, and governmental and organizational help.
La participación de las personas mayores en la educación no formal: la influencia de la trayectoria académica y del «sistema sexo-género»
Authors: Cancellara Vicente
Published: August 2024

El siguiente artículo analiza la influencia de la trayectoria académica y el «sistema sexo-género» en la participación de personas mayores en la educación no formal. Este trabajo emerge de una investigación reciente realizada en UNI3 Montevideo, una de las principales instituciones educativas del Uruguay dirigida a esta población y pionera en América Latina. Desde un abordaje principalmente cualitativo y con aportes teóricos de la Pedagogía Social, se profundiza acerca de los rasgos característicos de los participantes, reflexionando sobre posibles escenarios desde una mirada inclusiva.
Research of the process of cutting sunflower stalks for energy purposes
Authors:   Institute of Mechanics and Automatics of Agroindustrial Production of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, Kuzmych A. , Aneliak M. ,   Institute of Mechanics and Automatics of Agroindustrial Production of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine
Published: August 2024

Purpose. The purpose is to increase the efficiency of the technological process of collecting sunflower by-products of crop production for the production of solid fuel by optimizing its technical support. Methods. Methods of regression analysis and scientific design of experiments were used to search for optimal conditions in the research and planning experiments. Quantitative and qualitative analysis of experimental data obtained as a result of observations was carried out using methods of probability theory and mathematical statistics. Modeling and statistical processing of the results were carried out using a personal computer and mathematical software products using computer software packages: Microsoft Excel and StatSoft Statistica. Results. A method for mowing the sunflower stem mass using a header-adapter of a combine harvester is proposed. The results of laboratory and field studies of the process of mowing sunflower stems using a prototype of a technical tool are presented. The dependences of the quality indicators of the process of mowing and transporting crushed sunflower stems using a prototype of a technical device were obtained. Conclusions. It has been established that the ability to qualitatively mow sunflower stems is ensured at an angular speed of rotation of the cutting apparatus knives in the range of 105–185 s . When the axis of the cutting apparatus channel deviated from the line axis within ±100 mm, the mowing height of sunflower stems was 50–150 mm. Depending on the parameters of the cutting apparatus, the average flight distance of particles ejected from the channel of the guide casing was 1.3–2.9 m. Keywords: sunflower, by-products, mowing, biomass.
Role of gut microbiota in Crohn’s disease pathogenesis: Insights from fecal microbiota transplantation in mouse model
Authors: Wu Qiang , Yuan Lian-Wen , Yang Li-Chao , Zhang Ya-Wei , Yao Heng-Chang , Peng Liang-Xin , Yao Bao-Jia , Jiang Zhi-Xian
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Inflammatory bowel disease, particularly Crohn’s disease (CD), has been associated with alterations in mesenteric adipose tissue (MAT) and the phenomenon termed “creeping fat”. Histopathological evaluations showed that MAT and intestinal tissues were significantly altered in patients with CD, with these tissues characterized by inflammation and fibrosis.

AIM

To evaluate the complex interplay among MAT, creeping fat, inflammation, and gut microbiota in CD.

METHODS

Intestinal tissue and MAT were collected from 12 patients with CD. Histological manifestations and protein expression levels were analyzed to determine lesion characteristics. Fecal samples were collected from five recently treated CD patients and five control subjects and transplanted into mice. The intestinal and mesenteric lesions in these mice, as well as their systemic inflammatory status, were assessed and compared in mice transplanted with fecal samples from CD patients and control subjects.

RESULTS

Pathological examination of MAT showed significant differences between CD-affected and unaffected colons, including significant differences in gut microbiota structure. Fetal microbiota transplantation (FMT) from clinically healthy donors into mice with 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (TNBS)-induced CD ameliorated CD symptoms, whereas FMT from CD patients into these mice exacerbated CD symptoms. Notably, FMT influenced intestinal permeability, barrier function, and levels of proinflammatory factors and adipokines. Furthermore, FMT from CD patients intensified fibrotic changes in the colon tissues of mice with TNBS-induced CD.

CONCLUSION

Gut microbiota play a critical role in the histopathology of CD. Targeting MAT and creeping fat may therefore have potential in the treatment of patients with CD.
Theoretical analysis of political governance models
Authors:   Pyatigorsk Institute (branch) of the Federal State Autonomous Educational Insti- tution of Higher Education ", Limareva M. V. ,   North Caucasus Federal University"
Published: August 2024

This article provides a theoretical analysis of political management, examines the levels of power, and also considers the division into zones of influence of non-political actors of the political government of the region. Materials, methods, results and discussions. The paper reveals the mechanism of political science analysis of territorial administration, which allows to give an integral cut of the problem, synthesizing approaches developed in sciences related to political science. The interaction of historical, legal, economic-geographical and other aspects of territorial administration is traced. In general, this allows us to give a political analysis in the study of the problem. At the same time, political management is considered as a mutual process, including both the impact of the state on the territory and the reverse impact of the territorial community on state power. The work is based on a political analysis of the problem based on a systematic approach. Conclusion. Political management is a connecting element, synthesizing, integrating various types of management. Accordingly, the role of political scientists is also great for the integration and coordination of various branches of knowledge (jurisprudence, sociology, economic geography and management) in the study of various types of political management.
Scientific, technological, organizational and technical aspects of the production of building materials based on steelmaking slags
Authors: Fadin Alexey I. , Romanenko Igor I.
Published: August 2024

Introduction. This article presents research work on the further development of the technology of accelerated carbonation of steelmaking slags in the direction of manufacturing full-scale samples of building products (building bricks, paving slabs).

Aim. Obtain products with physics-mechanical characteristics that are not conceding to small-piece road construction products (tiles, bricks) without the use of binders and other types of slag activation (grinding, introduction of alkalis, etc.), having a system of three components: steelmaking slag, water and carbon dioxide (CO2).

Materials and methods. Steelmaking slag of PJSC NLMK with fractions up to 10 mm and gaseous carbon dioxide in a gas bottle in accordance with State Standard 8050-85 were used in the work. The influence of the following technological factors affecting the physical and mechanical characteristics of the obtained products has been studied:

1. In the process of molding products: granulometric composition of the mixture; humidity of the molding mixture; density of freshly molded products; pre-exposure and drying for reducing of humidity before carbonation.

2. In the process of accelerated carbonation: pressure, temperature, CO2 concentration, carbonation time.

Results. The possibility of obtaining of small-piece road construction products based on steelmaking slags by hyperpressing using accelerated carbonation with strength characteristics that are not conceding to the requirements for small-piece road concretes has been experimentally proved.

Conclusions. The possibility of manufacturing of highquality small-piece products without the use of binders and other types of slag activation (grinding, introduction of alkalis, etc.) has been proved. Technological patterns for obtaining products with the following characteristics have been established: compressive strength – 15–85 MPa, average density – 1700–2450 kg/m3, frost resistance – up to F2200.
Rod models of strength of compressed concrete strips of the conjugation between beams and columns of prefabricated monolithic frames
Authors: Komarov Victor A. , Laskov Sergey N.
Published: August 2024

Introduction. The existing methods of calculation of reinforced concrete structures are not universal. Each calculation model is suitable only for a limited class of elements. The construction of a general design model that adequately describes the resistance of structures to shear forces in combination with bending is one of the most difficult tasks of reinforced concrete theory. Therefore, in practical calculations of shear strength, contingent models are used.

Aim. Construction of bar models of concrete compressive strength of inclined strips of concrete.

Materials and methods. The proposed rod models of inclined compressed concrete strips of beam support zones with small shear spans a ≤ h01 between load and support pads are based on modeling their physical performance, copying major crack trajectories and failure schemes.

Results. Experimental and theoretical studies have revealed possible schemes of failure of the support zones of beams at the conjugation with columns under the action of concentrated forces with the ratio of the shear span a = h01 (where h01 is the work height of the console).

Two schemes of failure of compressed concrete strips have been experimentally obtained, the first scheme from compression when the main compressive stresses reach the axial compression strength of concrete and the second scheme from the combined action of compression and shearing when the tangential stresses reach the strength limit.

Analytical evaluation of the obtained schemes of failure of compressed concrete strips is given. Limit states are revealed, calculated dependences of strength are developed.

Conclusions. The proposed rod models and calculation dependencies for determining the strength of compressed concrete strips are based on analogies of their physical work, have simplicity of application and allow calculations with a sufficient degree of reliability.
CLINICAL FEATURES AND IMMUNOLOGICAL MECHANISMS OF DEVELOPMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE FEMORAL HIP JOINT
Authors:   Professor, Samarkand State Medical University, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Zikriyayevna Shodikulova Gulandom , Ibrokhimovich Gulomov Jahongir ,   Assistant, Samarkand State Medical University, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Sunatovich Pulatov Ulugbek ,   PhD, docent, Samarkand State Medical University, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Gafurovich Khasanov Oybek ,   Assistant, Samarkand State Medical University, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Published: August 2024

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common chronic degenerative joint diseases, significantly affecting the quality of life of patients. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the long-term effects of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, including the development of OA. The object of this study is the impact of COVID-19 on the clinical, immunological, and genetic features of OA. The article discusses the mechanisms leading to inflammatory processes in the joints, as well as genetic aspects that may be associated with cartilage regeneration. Patients after COVID-19 have more pronounced OA symptoms, which confirms the need for further study of this relationship to develop effective approaches to treatment and rehabilitation.
Responsible remembering: The role of metacognition, forgetting, attention, and retrieval in adaptive memory
Authors: Murphy Dillon H.
Published: August 2024

In our everyday lives, we must remember important information, especially if there are consequences for forgetting. In this review, I discuss recent work on responsible remembering: the strategic and effortful prioritization of important information with consequences for forgetting. Thus far, research regarding responsible remembering has revealed several key factors and mechanisms that work together to enhance memory for important information that will continue to be refined: the identification and selection of what to remember (metacognitive reflectivity), the forgetting of less important information to facilitate memory for items that do need to be remembered (responsible forgetting), the functional prioritization of attention at the expense of competing factors (responsible attention), and the selective recall of important information via efficient retrieval strategies (responsible retrieval). Together, these functions form a cohesive system that aims to selectively prioritize, encode, and recall information that is deemed important based on its anticipated utility or the consequences of forgetting, and considering the importance of information may be a critical memory adaptation as we age. Specifically, if younger and older adults learn to self-assess and prioritize important information that has negative consequences if forgotten, engage in strategic forgetting, efficiently allocate their attentional resources, and utilize effective retrieval operations, memory for said important information can be enhanced.
E- GOVERNANCE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY AT LALITPUR DISTRICT, NEPAL
Authors: BHAKTA SHAHI Dr. HARI
Published: August 2024

This thesis examines how Godawari Municipality's "e-governance" functions, along with a few other factors that influence it, in providing services. According to the research, those who are knowledgeable about technology and have access to devices for taking use of services visit offices less frequently, pay less for their services, and have less pain when using them. The municipality is typically the closest local authority, and citizens can visit the office frequently to acquire services, which causes issues with their degree of satisfaction. The goal of the study is to better understand the variables that influence client satisfaction through service delivery effectiveness. This article begins with background information and context, followed by research questions, an explanation of the methodology, a review of the literature, the development of a conceptual framework, background information on the country and municipalities, data presentation and analysis, and a conclusion. Both quantitative and qualitative methods are used in the study to obtain data. This study highlights the critical elements for guaranteeing efficient service delivery by using the parameters of the conceptual framework, which established three independent variables: customer readiness, e-governance readiness, and demographic traits. A quantitative analysis of the gathered data has been conducted. Purposive statistics, such as cross-tabulation of the data, were carried out using SPSS. The results were further triangulated using qualitative findings. The three independent variables—E-Governance preparation, Client preparedness, and Demographic Characteristics—and service delivery were shown to be statistically significantly correlated in the study. E-governance preparedness and efficient service delivery are favorably connected. The services are provided more effectively the more prepared you are. Consequently, the public sector has more public accountability. The most logical conclusion is that clients who are more equipped and know how to utilize ICT efficiently discover that the services are provided efficiently. This data supports the hypothesis that client awareness improves the provision of quality services. If the client is unprepared, there is less chance that effective service will be delivered. The effectiveness of service delivery is positively correlated with age. Research indicates that younger persons view more effective service delivery than do older adults. Their relationship could be strengthened by their ability to use and access ICT.
HEAD TEACHERS’ DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STYLE: IT’S INFLUENCE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: OGONY MAURICE Dr. AGEN’GO , BUHERE Dr. PAMELA , JAIRO ALOKA Dr. PETER
Published: August 2024

Head teachers’ task is crucial in inclusive education because of the central role they play in promoting participation among teachers to ensure that inclusion succeeds and to reduce underachievement particularly with children who might be perceived as having difficulties in learning. The purpose of this study therefore was to establish the influence of head teachers’ democratic leadership style on the implementation of inclusive education in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. The study was anchored on Lewin’s leadership theory. The study adopted Concurrent triangulation design within the mixed method approach. The target population for the study comprised 4909 teachers in public primary schools and 464 senior teachers totaling up to 5373. The sample size comprised 491 teachers stratified sampled, 10 senior teachers systematically randomly sampled and a sample size of 501 was used. Data collection instruments were questionnaires and interview schedules. Content, construct and face validity was ensured by expert judgment. Reliability was ensured by Cronbach Alpha method and reliability coefficients were all above 0.7. Quantitative data was analyzed by descriptive statistics and inferential statistics such as Spearman Rank correlation and liner regression while Qualitative data was analyzed thematically. The results indicated that there is a statistically significant positive correlation between the head teachers’ level of democratic leadership style and implementation of inclusive education (n=368; rho =.204; p <.05). The study recommended that head teachers should be encouraged to employ democratic leadership styles on issues related to special needs education since democratic leadership style was revealed to be having positive correlation to implementation of inclusive education.
FUTURES OF EDUCATION IN BANGLADESH
Authors: SHAMSI TASDIDAA
Published: August 2024

In Bangladesh, approximately 2% of GDP is allocated for Education for the past few years. To improvise the living environment, focus should always be given towards education. For improvisation of education, focus should be given to teachers, as nothing in education will change without teachers. Health and well-being of students should also be taken into consideration. We have to understand how teachers will be like in the future. For improvisation of education, focus should be given to teachers, as nothing in education will change without teachers. The four pillars of Digital Bangladesh are Digital Government, Human Resource Development, IT Industry Promotion and Connecting Citizens i.e. smart citizen, smart society, smart government and smart economy. All these are intricately linked to teachers and teachers’ training. Basically, teachers are the cornerstone of any workforce and when we want an updated workforce, training of teachers is a start point for the nation. Thus, teachers need development.
MANAGEMENT CONTROL MODEL IN OPTIMALIZING VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE MODERATED BY PARTICIPATIVE LEADERSHIP STYLE (Study on Village Government in Central Sulawesi Province)
Authors: KAHAR ABDUL , AMIR ANDI MATTULADA , RIDWAN  , NATSIR MUHAMMAD , WULANDARI  , KS. PINGKAN LADY,
Published: August 2024

This study aims to test the moderation model of participative leadership style in strengthening the influence of the management control system on the performance of SDGs-based village development in Indonesia. The study population was 1,839 villages, Central Sulawesi Province in the Republic of Indonesia. The research sample includes 122 villages, which are distributed based on the village development index categories, namely: independent villages, developed villages, developing villages and underdeveloped villages. The absolute difference value moderation regression analysis method was used to test the role of participative leadership style in strengthening the influence of the management control system on village development performance. The partial results showed that the management control system consisting of personal control and cultural control has a significant positive effect on village development performance, while the effect of results control and action control on village development performance is not significant. Participative leadership style is partially able to strengthen the role of the management control system in improving the performance of SDGs-based village development.
DECODING PATRIARCHAL BIASES AT WORK IN COMICS: A STUDY OF THE CODIFICATION OF FEMININITY THROUGH THE IMAGE-TEXT COMBINE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO POPULAR VERNACULAR COMICS NONTE FONTE AND HANDA BHONDA
Authors: GUPTA Dr. ARCHITA
Published: August 2024

Any image accompanies with it two concepts viz. communication and representation. Both these concepts are potent tools to be analysed from the perspective of study of signs or semiotics. But the monolithic study of signs or codes embedded in representation or communication curbs the scholarly or multidimensional spaces in which a representation/image representation can be analysed, examined or investigated. If we consider a pictorial representation only as an image choosen/preferred randomly, we will miss the ideological bias in which it is produced. Therefore image representation of women/ female in any text provides the ground for analyzing the term ‘politics of representation’ since no production is devoid of power structure that always invariably empowers a dominant one dictating /controlling the production, reception and dissemination of ‘texts’ (the term text to be comprehended in post-modern sense) thus creating possibilities of stereotyping, distortion, hegemonisation, homogenization, etal of women characters. Even under the tactful gloss of figuring ideal female characters of mythology or sculptures in temples,etc in different ancient Indian art forms, the patriarchal ideology of depicting women with perfect female body according to Indian aesthetics operates. The paper focuses on the production, reception, nonreception as a result of dominant market forces of comics on women or female representation in comic’s genre. It adopts research methodology of content (image –text representataion of women) analysis as case study; paradigmatic analysis with panels from Nonte Fonte and Handa Bhonda, two popular vernacular Bengali comics to investigate how does a change in an image can affect the reception; as well as excerpts from interview with target reader/viewer of comics/audio-visual projection of comics to examine decodification of female presence by a child as receiver of such texts; and inputs from the interview with the writer –illustrator of Nonte Fonte and Handa Bhonda , have been included to examine the codification and decodification process of image-text combination of comics.
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: CHUANXI FANG , SALMAN Assoc. Prof. Dr. SYED AHMED
Published: August 2024

Employee engagement is crucial to the development of an enterprise, and employee management is extremely critical to the development of the enterprise. Strategic leadership can influence employees by clarifying the corporate vision, organizational culture orientation, formulating long-term plans, and setting clear goals. Engagement stimulates employees' intrinsic work motivation to achieve organizational goals. This article sorts out the literature on the concepts and measurement of strategic leadership, employee engagement, and the relationship between strategic leadership and employee engagement, explores the deficiencies in research on strategic leadership and employee engagement, and summarizes them to provide a reference for future research.
A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE ON TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Authors: CHUANXI FANG , SALMAN Assoc. Prof. Dr. SYED AHMED
Published: August 2024

Employee engagement is crucial to the development of an enterprise, and transformational leadership can stimulate employees' intrinsic work motivation, effectively improve employee engagement, and thereby achieve organizational goals. This article combs the literature on the concepts and measurement of transformational leadership, employee engagement, and the relationship between transformational leadership and employee engagement, explores the shortcomings of research on transformational leadership and employee engagement, and makes a summary to provide reference for future research.
Futbolun Fizyolojisi
Authors: Tarakcı Selçuk
Published: August 2024

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The Effect of Other Comprehensive Income Measurement, Free Cash Flow and Audit Tenure on Earnings Management
Authors: Munauwarah  , Sri firman hastuti Cut , Mahdani Said
Published: August 2024

This study evaluates the impact of other comprehensive income, free cash flow, and audit tenure on earnings management in manufacturing companies within the food and beverage subsector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The study population consists of 30 companies, with a sample of 16 companies that consistently published financial statements from 2019 to 2023. The data analysis method used is multiple linear regression, with the assistance of SPSS version 29. The results of the study show that the variables of other comprehensive income and audit tenure do not have a significant effect on earnings management. On the other hand, free cash flow is found to have a significant effect on earnings management. These findings provide insights for companies and related parties to pay more attention to free cash flow as an important indicator in managing earnings. The conclusion of this study indicates that free cash flow plays a more critical role in influencing earnings management compared to other comprehensive income and audit tenure.
Meningkatkan Kemampuan Komunikasi Matematika dengan Menggunakan Pendekatan \textit{Saintifik} Pada Materi Kubus dan Balok
Authors: Mahmud Irfan , Usman Kartin , Takaendengan Bertu
Published: August 2024

This research aims to improve students' written mathematical communication skills through a scientific approach. Implementation of actions is carried out in two cycles. The subjects of this research were 22 students in class VIII of SMP NEGERI 6 SATAP Telaga Biru, consisting of 10 men and 12 women. The techniques used in this research were observation and tests. The data analysis techniques in this research are teacher observation, student observation, and mathematical communication tests. Research procedures include planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The research consisted of 2 cycles. The results of the research show that there has been an increase in mathematical communication through scientific learning. This is shown by the research results that the scientific learning process has been running in accordance with the learning implementation plan and has succeeded in creating a conducive learning situation and improving mathematical communication. The results of the research showed that mathematical communication skills in cycle I were 55% poor criteria and in cycle II were 82% good criteria. The results of observations of teachers' teaching skills when managing learning has increased, in cycle I it reached 79.17\% of good criteria, while in cycle II it reached 90.97% of very good criteria. The results of observations of student learning activities have increased, from cycle I the percentage was 70.63 good criteria, whereas in cycle II it was 82.5% very good criteria.
Da responsabilidade civil pelo abandono afetivo
Authors: Scaletscky Carolina
Published: August 2024

O abandono afetivo do filho menor e do idoso, caracterizado pela falta do dever de cuidado por quem deveria agir, tem se tornado cada vez mais frequente no âmbito das demandas judiciais envolvendo a responsabilidade civil, razão pela qual o presente artigo pretende discutir acerca da possibilidade de incidência de indenização por dano moral nessa situação.
Terapia para convulsão resistente a medicamentos: epilepsia de lobo temporal mesial
Authors: Farias Wanderson Santos de , Silva Uanderson Pereira da , Silva Jose Augusto Ferreira da , Nardoto Emanuella Maria Lopes , Lopes Gabriel César Dias
Published: August 2024

Introdução: As epilepsias são um conjunto de condições neurológicas marcadas por uma atividade elétrica excessiva do tecido cerebral e por uma propensão à ocorrência de crises epilépticas espontâneas. Método: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa. Resultados: De acordo com o protocolo clínico e as diretrizes terapêuticas da epilepsia do Ministério da Saúde do Brasil (2015), a epilepsia é uma condição cerebral crônica associada à disfunção da atividade normal do cérebro, caracterizada pela frequência de crises epilépticas não induzidas. Conclusões: Conclui-se a partir do estudo bibliográfico sobre o canabidiol que essa substância é promissora para ser incluída no conjunto de medicamentos para o tratamento da epilepsia.
Evaluating Pavement Skid Resistance: Ensuring Safety and Performance
Authors: Lage Bikash , Baidhya Bikram , Khadka Anuja , Khatri Manish
Published: August 2024

Skid resistance is a fundamental characteristic of road pavements, directly influencing vehicle control and traffic safety, especially under wet and slippery conditions. Skid resistance is not just about enhancing road surface quality but also about ensuring public safety, economic efficiency, regulatory compliance, and overall user satisfaction within transportation systems. The primary objective of this study is to compare the required and measured skid resistance values of flexible pavement on curved sections of feeder roads originating from Suryabinayak in Bhaktapur district, Nepal. This road is newly developed road with sharp curves which is prone to accidents. This comprehensive study aims with ensuring the safety of drivers and pedestrians by providing necessary recommendations regarding Skid Resistance, Super elevation, Speed of vehicles and Radius of curve. The research encompasses an extensive review of current methodologies for assessing skid resistance, including the British Pendulum Tester. The test results showed that the current pavement design practice of considering skid resistance is unsatisfactory in the case of wet muddy surface.
A Comprehensive Review on the Role of Herbal Mouth Freshners in the Management of Halitosis
Authors: P Adithi , Nath Samarpita , SS Sandra , R Sanjana , S Kumbar Sapna
Published: August 2024

Halitosis is an unpleasant odor in the oral cavity that stimulates poor oral health. The bad odor is a taboo that creates hesitation and embarrassment in society. This is not under the voluntary control of an individual. Various herbal ingredients are found to refresh the bad odor and provide cooling sensations. This review focus on the herbal mouth freshners which are used to treat Halitosis or Oral malodour. The review gives an introductory of mouth Freshners in combating halitosis, the traditional herbal ingredients and their efficiency in mouth Freshners and additional potent benefits such as Antimicrobial, antioxidants, anti- inflammatory, antifungal and wound healing properties were explored. Mouth freshners are found to show an instant therapeutic efficacy in reducing bad odor, giving a refreshment which lasts for some period of time. It has also been more advantageous to use herbal mouth fresheners when compared to artificial or synthetic ones. Understanding the role of mouth Freshners in oral care highlights the overall well-being of the society. Hence, herbal mouth freshners are the major requirement at present to combat the bad odor and to get instant effect which prevents the risk of hesitation, embarrassment, and anxiety with increased oral quality life of the people.
Circuit Breaker
Authors: Bansal Prashant
Published: August 2024

In the realm of microservices architecture, ensuring reliability and resilience is paramount due to the distributed nature and interdependencies of services. A key pattern employed to enhance system robustness is the circuit breaker. When a microservice experiences failures, the circuit breaker pattern detects these faults and transitions between three states: closed, open, and half-open. During this period, requests are automatically redirected or fail fast, preventing additional strain on the troubled service. Once the service stabilizes, the circuit breaker transitions to the half-open state, where it allows a limited number of test requests to verify recovery. If these succeed, the circuit breaker closes, restoring normal operation. This abstract explores the implementation, benefits, and challenges of circuit breakers in microservices, emphasizing their role in maintaining high availability and robust performance in modern distributed systems.
Microbial Diversity Assessment in Soil from Dumping Sites: Isolation, DNA Extraction and Electrophoretic Analysis
Authors: Thalwal Nishant
Published: August 2024

This study aims to investigate the microbial diversity present in soil samples collected from various dumping sites, which are known for their complex and heterogeneous waste environments. The primary objective is to isolate and characterize the microbial communities inhabiting these soils, providing insights into their composition and potential ecological roles. Soil samples were collected by digging 5 cm deep at multiple dumping locations to ensure a representative sampling of the microbial populations. The collected soil samples underwent a serial dilution process, extending up to 10^-9 and 10^-10 dilutions, to facilitate the isolation of individual microbial colonies. These diluted samples were then inoculated onto Standard Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) media, a nutrient-rich medium conducive to microbial growth. Following an incubation period, distinct bacterial colonies were observed and isolated for further analysis. DNA was extracted from the isolated bacterial colonies using a standard DNA extraction protocol. The quality and purity of the extracted DNA were assessed through gel electrophoresis, a technique that separates DNA fragments based on their size. Remarkably, the electrophoretic analysis revealed clear and distinct DNA bands along with RNA bands, indicating successful extraction of high-quality microbial DNA. Notably, this was achieved without the use of proteinase treatment, which is typically employed to remove protein contaminants from DNA samples. The results of this study underscore the robustness of the methodologies employed in isolating and characterizing microbial DNA from soil samples collected at dumping sites. The presence of distinct DNA and RNA bands highlights the effectiveness of the DNA extraction process, even in the absence of proteinase treatment. These findings provide valuable insights into the microbial diversity within dumping site soils, suggesting a rich and varied microbial community that may play significant roles in soil health and waste decomposition.
Comprehensive Review of Machine Learning Applications in Heart Disease Prediction
Authors: Kumar Yogesh , Kiran Kaur Geet , Singh Ranjit
Published: August 2024

Heart infections are responsible, for deaths and nowthey are a major contributor to depression in many individuals. To prevent fatalities, regular monitoring and early identification of heart conditions can significantly reduce the number of deaths.Detecting heart disease has become a task in the analysis ofdata. While accurately predicting heart infections may pose challenges employing advanced machine learning techniques can make it easier. Studies have shown that machine learning methods can effectively predict heart disease enabling detection and assessment of its severity. This approach aims to lower mortality rates decrease the severity of the illness and facilitate diagnosis. The field of therapy is undergoing advancements through the integration of machine learning techniques leading to enhanced accuracy in interpreting analyses. These techniques play a role,in identifying indicators for predicting cardiac diseases with precision. The presentation is put together using categorization techniques, such, as Decision Tree (DT) K Nearest Neighbors(K NN) Random Forest (RF) and Support Vector Machine (SVM). The performance of these four algorithms is assessedfrom angles, including specificity, recall, accuracy and precision. While precision varies SVM appears to deliver the results in this approach for calculations, in many instances.
Awareness Regarding Screening Programs in General Population to Improve Health Indicators: Genetic Counselors as Facilitators
Authors: Qadir Gulfiza , Komandur Sreelatha , Hasan Qurratulain
Published: August 2024

Public health screening programs are crucial for early disease detection, but limited awareness hinders their effectiveness in India, regardless of literacy. This study assessed awareness levels for key programs among 294 literate and illiterate individuals via an online survey. Results showed high awareness for antenatal care (96%). Newborn screening (NBS) and thalassemia screening awareness were higher in females, particularly regarding thalassemia's hereditary nature (73% vs 61% and 73% vs 57%). Cervical cancer awareness increased with education (83% for graduates). Interestingly, even those with no education displayed some awareness of breast cancer screening. Prostate cancer awareness was similar across genders, with limited knowledge even among highly educated individuals (66% for Ph.Ds). These findings highlight a critical gap in public health education. Genetic counselors can bridge this gap by implementing targeted campaigns, partnering with schools and communities, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Empowering individuals with knowledge is essential for improved population health outcomes in India.