bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Operational Assistance School Fund Management
Authors: Lntowa Felmi D. , Yusuf Fitria Melynsyah , Usman Patria
Published: March 2022

This study aims to analyze the application of the principles of the School Expenditure Management Budget Plan (RAPBS) in improving the quality of education at SMP Negeri 6 Tolangohula. This study uses 5 types of principles of financial management of BOS funds according to Ministerial Regulation No. 6 of 2021. This type of research is descriptive qualitative research. The method used in this research is observation, interview, and documentation.The results of this study are SMP Negeri 6 Tolangohula has implemented 5 principles of financial management of BOS funds properly, in accordance with technical guidelines and legislation on BOS funds, both physically and mentally. Flexibility, Effectiveness, Efficient, Accountability, and Transparency.
Improving Students’ Competence in Writing Descriptive Text by Using Realia Media
Authors: Lamusu Agus Salim
Published: March 2022

The goal of the study is to increase students' writing skills in descriptive writings by incorporating realia media into the classroom. The study makes use of action research in the classroom (CAR). In this study, the tool of investigation is the Test and Observation Sheet. The outcome of the investigation. The study discovered that using realia media may help students enhance their writing skills while producing descriptive texts. It is possible to draw the conclusion that there has been an improvement based on the results of the study that was conducted in two cycles (cycle I and cycle II). After being educated via the use of realia media, the student's ability to write descriptive language improves significantly. The use of realia as a medium for improving students' ability to write descriptive texts proved to be quite beneficial. According to the significant result percentage of students score in the pre-test (14 percent), cycle I (43 percent), and cycle II (50 percent), it was supported (81 percent ).
Developing Multiple Intelligences through Different Learning Styles: An Integrated Approach to Learner-centered Pedagogy
Authors: Mahmood Mohammad Danish , Raheem Bareq Raad , Nehal Raashid
Published: March 2022

The present paper deals with the theoretical underpinnings of various learning styles by Carl Jung and the different types of intelligences by Howard Gardner. The purpose of this paper is to integrate various learning styles with different types of intelligences. The main concern here is to understand how each learning style could be incorporated with every intelligence so as to make the pedagogy a learner-centered approach.
Speech Function in Bilingual Setting: Associating Learners’ Standpoint
Authors: Khatimah Husnul
Published: March 2022

The goal of this research is to investigate students' impressions of the speech function used in a bilingual classroom. The descriptive qualitative method was chosen as the research strategy in this study. The pupils' impressions of speech function were documented by the observation technique. This comprises field notes, interviewing subjects, and taking notes. Transcription, categorization, and conclusion are all phases in data analysis. The outcomes of this research indicate that students have a favorable opinion of the speech functions utilized in the bilingual class system at Muhammadiyah University of Makassar's department of social politics. And that the employment of poetic and phatic functions in the classroom has an influence on the students' capacity to communicate successfully.
Analysis of Factors Affecting the Performance of Midwifery Workers in the Work Area of the Siborong Borong Health Center, , North Tapanuli Regency
Authors: Lumbanraja Lastria , Megawati Megawati , Yuniati Yuniati
Published: March 2022

One of the programs to reduce MMR in Indonesia is to improve the quality of health services, especially health services for pregnant women by professionals in accordance with Antenatal Care (ANC) service standards. One of the causes of the high maternal mortality rate in Indonesia is pregnant women who are at risk of not being detected early. The purpose of the study was to analyze the performance determinants of midwifery workers in the working area of the Siborong Borong Health Center, Siborong Borong District, North Tapanuli Regency.The research design used in this study was an analytic survey with a cross sectional design. The population in this study were all midwifery workers who worked at the Siborong Borong Health Center, Siborong Borong District, North Tapanuli Regency, as many as 62 midwifery workers, from July to September 2021. The number of samples to be studied was 62 people. Data analysis was carried out by univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis. The statistical test used is the chi square test and logistic regression.  The results of the chi square test show that the variables of leadership, motivation, discipline, incentives and work environment have a p-value of 0.001 < 0.05, meaning that leadership, motivation, discipline, incentives and work environment affect the performance of midwives at the Siborong Borong Health Center. The conclusion of the multiple logistic regression test shows that the leadership variable with an odds ratio (OR) of 47.802 is more dominant in influencing the performance of midwifery workers.
Evaluation of the Implementation of Community-Based Total Sanitation Program (STBM) With Diarrhea
Authors: Haryanti Dewi , Nyorong Mappeaty , Maryanti Endang , Anggraini Indah , Effendy Ismail
Published: March 2022

Community Based Total Sanitation (STBM) is a method of changing sanitation behavior by empowering the community through the use of the triggering method. The STBM program has been implemented in Batu Bara Regency, especially the Tanjung Tiram Health Center. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a community-based total sanitation program with the incidence of diarrhea in Batu Bara Regency (Case Study of Tanjung Tiram Health Center, Tanjung Tiram District). The type of research used is descriptive qualitative with a case study design as a whole, the location of this research is in Batu Bara Regency (case study of Tanjung Tiram Health Center, Tanjung Tiram District). The informants in this study consisted of 5 respondents (Head of Environmental Health Section, Manager of Environmental Health Program of the Health Office, Head of Public Health Center, Manager of Environmental Health Program of Public Health Center and Village Head). The results of the study were seen from the input factors (human resources, funds and facilities and infrastructure were not sufficient), process factors (planning, organization were not adequate while the implementation had been carried out starting from triggering to verification of stopping open defecation, but after Monev was carried out it had not happened. changes), the output factor (there has been no increase in access to sanitation in the Tanjung Tiram Health Center work area) and the outcome factor (there has been no decrease in diarrhea cases in the Tanjung Tiram Health Center area).
Evaluation of Pattern of Lipid Profile of Subjects With Different Abo Groups in Madonna University Elele Rivers State Nigeria
Authors: Johnkennedy Nnodim , Goody Francis Ukpevie
Published: March 2022

This study looked into how the lipid profiles of people with various ABO blood groups varied. 50 healthy patients with varied ABO blood groups were studied, including 12 A, 12 B, and 10 AB and 16 O blood groups, all of whom appeared to be in good condition and appeared to be asymptomatic. Men and women between the ages of 15 and 25 years old provided informed consent and met the inclusion criteria. Colorimetric measurements of serum lipid profiles were performed on blood samples collected in accordance with routine operating protocols. The results were expressed as MeanSD, and the means of the groups were compared using an analysis of variance (ANOVA). Values with p0.05 were considered significant, whereas those with p>0.05 were not. Averages for TCH and TG in group A were 4.21 and 0.99 millimol/L, respectively. HDL and LDL were both 1.71 and 0.07 millimol/L higher in this group. TCH was 4.2 0.48 mmol/L, TG was 0.74 0.35 mmol/L, HDL was 1.6 0.62 mmol/L, and LDL was 2.26 0.45 mmol/L on average in group B. TCH (4.3 0.88 mmol/L), TG (0.96 0.49 mmol/L), HDL (1.8 0.52 mmol/L) and LDL (1.94 0.81 mmol/L) were found in the group AB patients. When the TCH, TG, HDL, and LDL mean values of the various ABO blood groups were examined, there was no significant difference (p>0.05). This study's findings suggest that blood type has no effect on the serum lipid profile of healthy persons.
Pembuatan Dokumenter Mengenai Keberhasilan Pemanfaatan Youtube Sebagai Mata Pencaharian Melalui Konten Kreatif
Authors: Saputri Fiqih Hana , Tullah Rahmat , Koswara Dwiki Afrilian
Published: March 2022

YouTube merupakan portal atau situs video sharing milik Google Inc. YouTube merupakan salah satu malah merupakan yang terbesar di dunia maya.  Konten kreator pun semakin banyak di platform ini. Dikarenakan banyaknya peminat tontonan Youtube.Mereka berlomba-lomba untuk menunjukan karyanya masing-masing. Identifikasi masalah pada penelitian ini adalah kurangnya pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai bagaimana pembuatan konten di Youtube sehingga bisa menghasilkan uang dari konten yang di unggah. Adapun yang menjadi tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana membuat konten yang bagus dan bisa dinikmati banyak viewers dan memiliki nilai jual. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif karena didalamnya peneliti melakukan observasi, wawancara, dan juga dokumentasi. Hasil yang di dapatkan dari penelitian ini adalah sebuah dokumenter yang mengulas mengenai youtuber sukses. Dokumenter kemudian di unggah ke Youtube dan mendapatkan respon 90,8 % positif dari penonton.
Sistem Informasi Pencatatan Pemeriksaan Kendaraan Berbasis Web Pada PT. Astra International Tbk Daihatsu
Authors: Amri Mila , Sidik Achmad , Darwis Andri
Published: March 2022

Pencatatan pemeriksaan kendaraan adalah suatu rangkaian kegiatan yang sangat kompleks,dan memiliki pengaruh terhadap revenue juga unit entry bengkel. Untuk memaksimalkan hal tersebut, maka perlu adanya sistem yang mendukung berjalannya kegiatan tersebut. Seiring dengan meningkatnya jumlah unit entry service di bengkel Astra Daihatsu cabang Pondok Cabe pembuatan laporan pemeriksaan kendaraan menemui beberapa kendala dari mulai proses pembuatannya yang masih dilakukan secara manual yaitu dengan cara mengisi sebuah form sehingga pembuatan laporan memakan waktu sekitar 5-10 menit. Dan terkadang ada beberapa form yang hilang atau tercecer. Hal ini seharusnya tidak terjadi mengingat form tersebut berpotensi untuk menghasilkan revenue untuk bengkel. Dengan menggunakan metode OOAD (Object Oriented Analysis Diagrams),bahasa pemrograman PHP dan menggunakan  database MySQL yang dikembangkan dengan UML (Unified Modelling Language) juga berbasis web, memungkinkan pembuatan laporan pemeriksaan kendaraan menjadi lebih mudah dan histori kerusakaan pada kendaraan dapat mudah diakses, sehingga pemilik kendaraan menjadi lebih mudah untuk mengetahui kondisi kendaraannya. Sistem Informasi Pencatatan Pemeriksaan Kendaraan Berbasis Web membuat pemilik kendaraan merasa puas karena kondisi kendaraan mereka diperhatikan oleh pihak bengkel secara detail. Pencatatan pemeriksaan kendaraan menjamin bahwa kendaraan telah diperiksa secara keseluruhan, tidak hanya mengacu pada Perintah Kerja Bengkel (PKB).
Purging the lingering shadow of colonialism? Zimbabwe's Third Chimurenga and the struggle over school names
Authors: Masakure Clement , Nkomo Lotti
Published: March 2022

Purging the lingering shadow of colonialism? Zimbabwe's Third Chimurenga and the struggle over school names by Clement Masakure, senior lecturer and head of the Department of History at the University of the Free State, together with Lotti Nkomo, a postdoctoral fellow with the International Studies Group at the University of the Free State.
Four new species of Ditrigona Moore (Lepidoptera, Drepanidae) in China and an annotated catalogue
Authors: Guo Xiao-Jiang , Cheng Rui , Jiang Shan , Xue Da-Yong , Han Hong-Xiang
Published: March 2022

The Chinese species of the genus Ditrigona Moore, 1888 are reviewed and an annotated catalogue is provided. Four new species are described from China:
Ditrigona sinespina Jiang & Han,
sp. nov., Ditrigona parva Jiang & Han,
sp. nov., Ditrigona concava Guo & Han,
sp. nov., and Ditrigona fusca Guo & Han,
sp. nov.Deroca crystalla Chu & Wang, 1987 and
Auzatella pentesticha Chu & Wang, 1987
are newly combined into, respectively, the derocina and
quinaria species groups of
Ditrigona.
Ditrigona diana Wilkinson is newly recorded in China. This results in 43 species of Ditrigona for the fauna of China. Illustrations of habitus and genitalia of the new species and most known species are presented.
Additional fauna of Coelostoma Brullé, 1835 from China, with re-establishment of Coelostoma sulcatum Pu, 1963 as a valid species (Coleoptera, Hydrophilidae, Sphaeridiinae)
Authors: Mai Zuqi , Hu Jian , Jia Fenglong
Published: March 2022

Six new species of Coelostoma Brullé, 1835 are described from China: Coelostoma bannanicum Mai & Jia, sp. nov., C. dactylopunctum Mai & Jia, sp. nov., C. fortunum Mai & Jia, sp. nov., and C. pseudomartensi Mai & Jia, sp. nov. from Yunnan; C. mixtum Mai & Jia, sp. nov. from Fujian; and C. nankunshanense Mai & Jia, sp. nov. from Guangdong. Coelostoma surkhetensis Hebauer, 2002 is a new record from China (Xizang). Coelostoma huangi Jia, Aston & Fikáček, 2014 is reported from Yunnan, C. hajeki Jia, Aston & Fikáček, 2014 from Hunan, C. jaechi Jia, Lin, Chan, Skale & Fikáček, 2017 from Guangdong, C. turnai Hebauer, 2006 from Fujian, Guizhou and Chongqing, and C. wui Orchymont, 1940 from Shanxi and Zhejiang, all for the first time. Coelostoma transcaspicum Reitter, 1906 is excluded from Chinese fauna. Coelostoma sulcatum Pu, 1963 is confirmed as a valid species and its variations of aedeagus are illustrated. The specimens treated as C. wui Orchymont, 1940 by previous authors possibly contain two species. The diversity and habitats of Chinese Coelostoma are discussed. A modified key to the species of Chinese Coelostoma is provided.
Portrait de la professionnalisation en contextes francophones
Authors: Diané Baba
Published: March 2022

Le problème de la qualité de l’enseignement se pose de façon critique en particulier dans les pays d’Afrique sub-saharienne où les attentes des sociétés, vis-à-vis de l’école en tant qu’institution soutenant le progrès socio-économique, sont de plus en plus fortes soumettant ainsi le métier d’enseignant à de fortes pressions. En réponse aux importantes évolutions sociétales, la professionnalisation s’est largement imposée dans la formation initiale des enseignants. Ceci ne va pas sans le recours aux Technologies de l’Information et de la Communication (TIC). À ce titre, il est privilégié dans cet article une approche didactique sur les enjeux des TICE (Technologies de l’Information et de la Communication en Éducation) dans la professionnalisation de la formation à l’enseignement élémentaire.
Portrait de la professionnalisation en contextes francophones
Authors: Ahamada Aboudou
Published: March 2022

Cet article présente l’étude de la relation entre les prescriptions institutionnelles et les représentations des enseignants comoriens sur leur formation. Le ministère de l’Éducation nationale, en partenariat avec l’Université des Comores, a élaboré un référentiel des compétences des enseignants comoriens, dans le cadre de la mise en place de la licence professionnelle Métier d’éducation créée à l’Institut de formation des enseignants et de recherche en éducation (IFERE) 1  en 2014. L’objectif de cette licence est de professionnaliser la formation des enseignants et le métier d’enseignement aux Comores. Cependant, la culture comorienne à laquelle appartiennent les enseignants concernés par cette transformation est caractérisée par des valeurs traditionnelles qui ne sont pas forcément en adéquation avec les exigences de la professionnalité enseignante. Conscients du fait que les conceptions que les enseignants ont de leur formation déterminent leurs choix pédagogiques et didactiques, nous cherchons à mettre en évidence la relation entre les dispositifs de formation des enseignants comoriens et leurs représentations. Pour cela, notre problématique consiste à comprendre les représentations que les enseignants comoriens ont de leur formation professionnelle et en quoi ces représentations constituent ou non des obstacles à la professionnalisation de la formation au métier d’enseignement aux Comores. Nous avons travaillé sur la base d’un corpus de données issues d’enquêtes par questionnaire effectuées auprès de 342 enseignants du primaire, collège et lycée et de 35 entrevues réalisées avec des enseignants en formation.
Paul Celan. Das Gedicht nach der Shoa
Authors: Witte Bernd
Published: March 2022

Prenant pour point de départ la définition que donne Hegel de la poésie lyrique dans ses Leçons sur l’esthétique , on analyse dans un premier temps la nature du poème telle qu’elle se révèle à travers le débat qui, après 1945, parcourt la littérature de langue allemande. Dès ses premiers textes ( Todesfuge , Dein Haar überm Meer ), Celan s’oppose à la poétique du « beau poème » ou encore du « poème absolu ». Il lui substitue la définition du poème comme dialogue « dans l’ombre de la mort » où s’inscrit nécessairement sa situation individuelle et historique, sa condition de juif d’après la Shoah. Ainsi constituée, cette poétique du « poème obscur » est élargie pour se faire « obscurité essentielle ». Dès lors s’impose l’idée que ce n’est plus l’interprétation traditionnelle mais la « version interlinéaire qui définit au mieux la réaction du lecteur.
Littératures en langues africaines
Authors: Sow Amadou
Published: March 2022

Le protocole énonciatif occupe une place prépondérante dans les épopées peules. Le griot y livre des informations contextuelles déterminantes pour la compréhension de l’épopée. Cette partie préliminaire de l’épopée obéissant à des critères de fond et de forme étroitement liés au narrateur et aux circonstances d’énonciation est régulièrement utilisée par les griots peuls. Ce discours introductif leur offre l’occasion de procéder à leur propre présentation, ainsi qu’à celle de leur auditoire, tout en donnant des informations sur les conditions de performances. D’une durée relativement longue et dépendant de plusieurs facteurs dont le griot, l’auditoire, le moment et le lieu de la production, le protocole énonciatif permet aussi d’avoir une idée de la teneur et du contenu du récit épique. Il prépare ainsi l’auditoire à l’écoute, après avoir pris connaissance du domaine de compétence et du style de l’instance d’énonciation.
Littératures en langues africaines
Authors: Oumarou Chaibou Elhadji
Published: March 2022

Le concours littéraire en langue haoussa organisé par l’administration coloniale britannique en 1933 constitue l’acte de naissance de la fiction écrite en langue haoussa. Nous explorerons les conditions de cette naissance et le développement de la littérature haoussa en prose en rapport avec ce concours. Nous examinerons ensuite le rôle joué par la critique universitaire qui a transformé les textes primés lors du concours en un corpus de chefs-d’œuvre littéraires devenus des classiques de la littérature haoussa en prose.
Littératures en langues africaines
Authors: Aiello Flavia
Published: March 2022

La langue et la littérature swahili ont une longue tradition de traduction littéraire que les écrivains et intellectuels en Afrique orientale ont continué à pratiquer après les indépendances. La traduction en langue swahili se développe, en particulier en Tanzanie et au Kenya, et plus récemment au Congo (RDC). Audelà des spécificités historiques et socioculturelles, un élément commun aux trois contextes apparaît de toute évidence, à savoir le fait que tous les traducteurs swahiliphones, chacun avec son approche et son style de traduction, se sont intéressés surtout à la relation entre le texte à transférer vers la langue cible et le milieu littéraire, linguistique et sociopolitique de ses lecteurs potentiels.
Littératures en langues africaines
Authors: Yamo Kalbé Théophile
Published: March 2022

La présente étude est une enquête sur les modes de production et de circulation de la littérature orale et écrite en langue tupuri dans le contexte urbain contemporain du Cameroun et du Tchad. Elle passe au crible les nouvelles structures de déploiement de la culture tupuri, comme le festival international Gurna, les célébrations de la « Fête du coq » ( Few kage ), les « Soirs au village » organisés par des associations d’élèves et d’étudiants tupuri. Une attention particulière est également accordée à l’apport des TIC dans la production-diffusion de la littérature en tupuri.
Diplomaties marginales : les peuples autochtones au sein des négociations climatiques internationales
Authors: Nachet Louise
Published: March 2022

Les peuples autochtones constituent parmi les individus les plus marginalisés de la planète. Représentant plus de 370 millions d’individus répartis sur tous les continents, ils subissent de manière disproportionnée les effets des changements climatiques qui menacent leurs modes de vie traditionnels, leurs pratiques culturelles et leurs droits les plus fondamentaux. Pourtant, loin des images de simples victimes qui sont véhiculées dans l’imaginaire collectif, les peuples autochtones se sont considérablement investis dans la lutte contre les changements climatiques, notamment dans les travaux de la Convention-cadre des Nations unies sur les changements climatiques. Ces arènes de négociations internationales représentent des espaces dans lesquels les peuples autochtones tentent d’articuler des intérêts et des paradigmes alternatifs, à même de renouveler les objectifs et les stratégies du régime climatique. Cependant, l’examen des tensions survenues autour de l’inclusion des droits humains dans l’Accord de Paris en 2015 vient souligner les nombreux défis qui continuent à entraver l’expression des diplomaties autochtones.
Brexit: internal incoherence, narrow mandating, unwise agreement
Authors: Anstey Mark
Published: March 2022

Les négociations interétatiques sont généralement menées à huis clos par des représentants mandatés par leurs électeurs ou par leurs mandants. Les détails des négociations sont souvent peu connus. Cependant, dans le cas du Brexit, au Royaume-Uni, ce processus était public, ce qui a permis de comprendre comment ses négociateurs ont orienté les négociations et quelles étaient leurs attentes. Les intérêts de l’Union européenne peuvent être vus comme largement défensifs : il s’agissait d’atténuer les coûts du Brexit et d’éviter des résultats compromettant davantage encore la cohésion européenne. Dans le contexte d’une communauté nationale profondément divisée, un petit groupe de fervents défenseurs du Brexit s’est saisi de la mission de négocier le Brexit, sans pourtant qu’elle soit négociée consensuellement. En utilisant les critères de Fisher, Ury et Patton (1991) pour un accord raisonnable, les résultats immédiats de l’accord de Brexit sont évalués comme étant, sans surprise, largement « sous-optimaux ».
La budgétisation participative dans une administration locale dans une société verticale : une histoire japonaise
Authors: Uddin Shahzad , Mori Yuji , Adhikari Pawan
Published: March 2022

Dans le présent article, nous examinons un cas de budgétisation participative au sein d’un gouvernement local japonais. Notre article montre comment les valeurs culturelles interagissent avec les étapes de l’établissement du budget (dans notre cas, la phase de coplanification ou de consultation de la budgétisation). Nous constatons que trois intervenants clés (les conseillers municipaux, les administrateurs et les citoyens) participent à des degrés divers au processus budgétaire. Si la participation directe des citoyens était limitée et difficile, nous observons que les associations locales et les conseillers municipaux font œuvre de lobbyistes pour influencer le budget de façon moins publique. Le bureau du budget, dirigé par le maire, joue un rôle prépondérant. Cet article contribue au débat plus large sur les réformes des gouvernements locaux et leur traduction dans des contextes variés en remettant en question une telle adoption linéaire des connaissances d’un point de vue culturel. Remarques à l’intention des praticiens Nous mettons les décideurs en garde contre l’adoption généralisée de connaissances d’un contexte à l’autre. Dans le contexte japonais, nous les exhortons à tirer parti des forces du comportement de regroupement. Il convient dès lors de mettre l’accent sur la coopération avec les associations, les communautés et les divers groupes d’intérêts plutôt que de compter simplement sur des communications directes mais à distance avec les citoyens. Les engagements politiques des départements (éventuellement par l’intermédiaire des partis politiques) peuvent être adoptés avant que les propositions budgétaires ne soient transmises au conseil de l’autorité locale. Cela permettra aux conseillers municipaux d’avoir plus de place pour faire valoir leur point de vue auprès des citoyens et de maintenir l’harmonie ( wa ) au sein des groupes politiques et entre ceux-ci.
Les systèmes de gestion de la qualité ISO 9001 dans les institutions publiques locales en Pologne : passé, présent et futur
Authors: Ćwiklicki Marek , Pilch Kamila , Żabiński Michał
Published: March 2022

Le présent article a pour but d’identifier et d’évaluer l’évolution des applications du système de gestion de la qualité ISO 9001 dans les institutions publiques locales polonaises au cours de la période 1999-2015. Notre analyse s’appuie sur une enquête par questionnaire réalisée auprès des institutions publiques locales en 2015 (avec un taux de réponse de 77 %). Nous démontrons que le système de gestion de la qualité ISO 9001 est très répandu dans les institutions publiques locales polonaises et que sa mise en œuvre était concentrée géographiquement et dépendait de la taille de l’institution publique locale. Remarques à l’intention des praticiens Les institutions publiques locales de plus petite taille (en particulier les municipalités rurales) ont besoin d’un soutien financier, d’une préparation adéquate du personnel ainsi que d’une formation pour mettre en œuvre le système de gestion de la qualité ISO 9001. Le système de gestion de la qualité ISO 9001 est la première étape vers un système de gestion intégré. La mise en œuvre de solutions alternatives d’amélioration de la gestion diminue l’intérêt pour la mise en œuvre du système de gestion de la qualité ISO 9001 et l’obtention de la certification.
Le service militaire en Grèce : fabriquer de « vrais hommes »
Authors: Drongiti Angeliki
Published: March 2022

À partir d’entretiens semi-directifs avec des appelés grecs et des militaires professionnels de l’armée de terre grecque, cet article examine le service militaire comme une expérience socialisatrice du point de vue du féminisme matérialiste et des rapports sociaux de sexe allié à l’approche goffmanienne des institutions. L’idée centrale est d’expliquer les effets de l’institution sur les individus tout en mettant en lumière les mécanismes et les fonctions institutionnelles pour fabriquer les « vrais hommes ». Ce processus de virilisation ne repose pas seulement sur des activités masculines qui servent à masculiniser les jeunes hommes : maniement des armes, exercices physiques et actes de bravoure. Au contraire, cet apprentissage à la domination se concrétise par l’expérience de la place de dominés rendant la place de dominants encore plus attractive.
Masculinité et maintien de la paix : les Casques bleus brésiliens en Haïti
Authors: Xavier do Monte Izadora
Published: March 2022

À partir de quarante entretiens semi-directifs menés avec des militaires brésiliens déployés en Haïti dans le cadre d’une mission de l’ onu , cet article s’intéresse aux récits élaborés par les Casques bleus brésiliens pour décrire leurs activités de maintien de la paix. Son objectif principal est d’interroger les évolutions de la conception contemporaine du guerrier dans de nouveaux contextes d’emploi de la force militaire. Cette reconfiguration ne remet cependant pas en question les liens entre masculinité et militarité. Les militaires issus de pays périphériques comme le Brésil trouvent en effet dans le maintien de la paix de nouvelles sources d’affirmation à la fois de leurs compétences régaliennes et de leur masculinité face à un auditoire international. L’article s’interroge sur l’apport de ces nouveaux contextes d’emplois militaires à la conception contemporaine du guerrier.
Hothousing: Utilising industry collaborative problem solving practices for STEAM in schools
Authors: Houghton Tony , Lavicza Zsolt , Diego-Mantecón Jose-Manuel , Fenyvesi Kristof , Weinhandl Robert , Rahmadi Imam Fitri
Published: March 2022

Collaborative problem solving (CPS) has been widely used in both industry and in schools over at least the last twenty years. The Industry Hothousing variant of CPS in its adult format is an intensive, time-constrained workshop based process designed to build mutual trust between customers and industry experts in order to synergically develop creative solutions together. Its potential use in schools raises two important questions: Firstly, what degree of structure and support is required to unleash student creativity and enhance learning - as in industry or does the student need more structured methods including explicitly being taught collaborative problem solving skills? Secondly, is CPS an enrichment activity taking up additional teacher time or is it potentially cross-curricular and thus of wider benefit to teachers and students? The Hothousing CPS process for students is based on an intensive series of workshops based on trust including face-to-face and on-line collaboration supported by a facilitator. It is student-driven and addresses an open-ended challenge such as “ "How do I get my friends to LOVE STEAM?" or “Design the optimal solution to the city’s traffic problem.” or "How do I raise my friends’ interest toward learning?". Three case studies are introduced. From these it was found that student-led intensive collaboration within a trusted framework drives creativity, and is a good opportunity to experience real life challenges. Positive benefits to students and teachers are technology skills development, personal learning and thinking skills (PLTS) and enhanced perception of self and STEAM, and this benefit is cross curricular providing qualitative and efficiency gains.
The Virtual Bulletin Board: A Strategy for Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment
Authors: Tsumura Hideyo , De Gagne Jennie C.
Published: March 2022

No single strategy can meet the unique needs of all learners; however, Padlet, a virtual bulletin board, offers multiple modes for engaging learners in activities and making them feel welcome, valued, and respected. Padlet can be added to a professional development specialist's toolbox to create a more inclusive learning environment.

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J Contin Educ Nurs

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2022;53(4):155–156.]
Associations of Preceptors' Training Needs With Clinical Teaching Experience and Training Received
Authors: Wong Christina S. Y. , Chan Helen Y. L. , Aboo Gloria , Law Winnie S. L. , Tsang Lap Fung , Wong Heidi L. H. , Chau Cecilia L. T. , So Winnie K. W.
Published: March 2022

Background

Although training can improve the quality of clinical teaching for nurse preceptors, research on the training needs of junior versus senior preceptors is limited. This study sought to examine the differences in their needs by comparing their clinical teaching experience and the training they received.

Method

A secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey was conducted in three hospitals using the Clinical Teaching Behavior Inventory (CTBI). Survey data were analyzed using the chi-square test, the independent
t
test, and multiple regression analysis.

Results

The differences (
N
= 252) in the subscales of building a learning atmosphere and committing to teaching were not statistically significant (
p
> .05). Generally, the mean CTBI scores of trained junior preceptors were significantly higher than those of untrained senior preceptors (
p
< .001).

Conclusion

Training yields more significant improvements in self-perceived clinical teaching behavior than clinical teaching experience.

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J Contin Educ Nurs
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Developing the Graduate Nurse Residency: An Oral History With Dr. Colleen Goode and Dr. Mary Krugman
Authors: Makic Mary Beth Flynn , Casey Kathy , Oman Kathleen S. , Fink Regina M.
Published: March 2022

Health care organizations face the challenge of needing newly licensed nurses to fill positions and facilitate competent care for patients. Wide variation in graduate nurse orientation programs, a growing complexity of care, and high graduate nurse turnover rates led to the development of nurse residency programs. The historical perspectives of two nursing pioneers involved in the development of a national model for nurse residency programs provide context to the importance of creating a vision, providing leadership, and applying an evidence-based rationale to structure a series of learning and work experiences designed to support graduate nurses as they transition into their first professional nursing position.

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J Contin Educ Nurs
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Multiscale models of Covid-19 with mutations and variants
Authors: Bellomo Nicola , Burini Diletta , Outada Nisrine
Published: March 2022

This paper focuses on the multiscale modeling of the COVID-19 pandemic and presents further developments of the model [7] with the aim of showing how relaxations of the confinement rules can generate sequential waves. Subsequently, the dynamics of mutations into new variants can be modeled. Simulations are developed also to support the decision making of crisis managers.
A martingale formulation for stochastic compartmental susceptible-infected-recovered (SIR) models to analyze finite size effects in COVID-19 case studies
Authors: Li Xia , Wang Chuntian , Li Hao , Bertozzi Andrea L.
Published: March 2022

Deterministic compartmental models for infectious diseases give the mean behaviour of stochastic agent-based models. These models work well for counterfactual studies in which a fully mixed large-scale population is relevant. However, with finite size populations, chance variations may lead to significant departures from the mean. In real-life applications, finite size effects arise from the variance of individual realizations of an epidemic course about its fluid limit. In this article, we consider the classical stochastic Susceptible-Infected-Recovered (SIR) model, and derive a martingale formulation consisting of a deterministic and a stochastic component. The deterministic part coincides with the classical deterministic SIR model and we provide an upper bound for the stochastic part. Through analysis of the stochastic component depending on varying population size, we provide a theoretical explanation of finite size effects. Our theory is supported by quantitative and direct numerical simulations of theoretical infinitesimal variance. Case studies of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission in smaller populations illustrate that the theory provides an envelope of possible outcomes that includes the field data.
Exploiting Science: An In-depth Study of a Regional Collaborative Development Strategy
Authors: Svensson Peter
Published: April 2022

This paper explores how a new knowledge base centred on an emerging technology in a declining industrial city can spill over into the surrounding environment. Using a qualitative approach, it presents an in-depth case study of a Swedish urban region in order to explore who the actors are, how they have collaborated in the process, and what the outcomes have been. It discusses the impact of a regional collaborative strategy and bottom-up processes. It found a distinct difference between supportive and operative actors in relation to the creation of economic output, which has theoretical and policy implications. It concludes by categorising different bottom-up commercialisation processes.
How to reduce Entrepreneurial Failure in the post start-up phase
Authors: Hammer Matthijs H.M.
Published: April 2022

The field of entrepreneurial start-ups is broadly studied by scholars. To increase the amount of successful entrepreneurs, the stimulation for more starting entrepreneurs is a referenced field of research and subject to governmental stimulation. More entrepreneurs lead to a bigger gross national product, which has a positive impact on an economic region. More new entrepreneurs do not mean more successful entrepreneurs. According to prior research, in half of the cases of entrepreneurial exit, the exit was more or less avoidable. Beside the stimulation of more people to become an entrepreneur the reduction of the entrepreneurial failure in the post start-up phase of a venture is worth full to consider in order to get more successful entrepreneurs. This PhD proposal wants to shed light on that phase of the entrepreneurial process and want to identify effective interventions to prevent Entrepreneurial Failure.
Influence of Thermomechanical Treatment on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Cu-28Zn-4Mn Alloys
Authors: Basori Imam , Nabila Zalda Jura , Sari Yunita
Published: March 2022

Cartridge case ammunition is made from brass alloy by deep drawing process with high degree of deformation. For this reason, the material with a good formability, strength, and hardness is required. The improvement of mechanical propeties of the brass alloy can be conducted by severe process such as addition of alloying element and also termomechanical process. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect thermomechanical processing by cold rolling process with 70% thickness reduction followed by annealing process with variation temperature of 400°C, 500°C and 600°C for 30 minutes to the microstructure and mechanical properties of Cu-28Zn-4Mn alloy. The samples of Cu-28Zn-4Mn alloy were produced by gravity die casting process by using the ingot of Cu, Zn as well as the Mn powder as the feeding materials. The investigation results show that thermomechanical prosess change the microstructures of Cu-28Zn-4Mn alloy. The cold rolling process with 70% thickness reduction will convert the equiaxial grain into an elongated structure (shear band). Furthermore, the heat treatment by annealing process will return the microstructure from elongated to equiaxial grain. Thermomechanical process also tends to change mechanical properties. The 70 % cold rolling process increases the hardness of the Cu-28Zn-4Mn alloy. The hardness of as homogenized and 70% cold rolled samples are 62.34 VHN and 103.96 VHN, respectively. Further, the annealing process tend to decrease the tensile strength and hardness of Cu-28Zn-4Mn alloy. Tensile strength of Cu-28Zn-4Mn after annealing process with variation of 400°C, 500°C, and 600°C are 355.13 MPa, 299.16 MPa, and 294.79 MPa, respectively. On the other hand, the hardness of Cu-28Zn-4Mn with the same treatment are 91.84 VHN, 71.76 VHN and 67.46 VHN, respectively. In contast, the annealing process tend to increase the elongation value. The samples elongation after the annealing process with variation of 400°C, 500°C, and 600°C are 25%, 28%, and 30%, respectively.
Improved Natural Mordenite as Low-Cost Catalyst for Glycerol Acetalization into Solketal – An Effective Fuel Additive
Authors: Kurniawan Teguh , Nuryoto Nuryoto , Milenia Natasya Diwa , Lestari Kirana Dian , Nandiyanto Asep Bayu Dani , Bilad Muhammad Roil , Abdullah Hairus , Mahlia Teuku Meurah Indra
Published: March 2022

The increase in biodiesel production results in an excessive amount of crude glycerol by-product. Therefore, production of solketal –an effective additive of gasoline fuel-from glycerol and acetone via catalytic acetalization could improve the added value of glycerol. This study investigates enhancement of natural mordenite catalytic properties through the hydrothermal recrystallization method for glycerol acetalization. The hydrothermal temperature was varied at 150, 170 and 190 oC to form ZT 150, ZT 170 and ZT 190, respectively. The samples were characterized using the x-ray diffraction and the scanning electron microscope-Energy dispersive X-Ray. They were later used as catalysts for glycerol acetalization with acetone. The best obtained catalyst was further studied to explore the effect of acetone on glycerol ration. The glycerol conversion was deter-mined using the ASTM D7637-10 titration method. Solketal product was identified by using the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The results show that the recrystallization temperature affects the intensity of the mordenite phase and quartz impurity phase in the modified zeolites. A high recrystallization temperature led to a higher phase of mordenite, peaking at 170oC, beyond which the quartz impurity phase increased. Glycerol acetalization conversions over zeolite parent, ZT 150, ZT 170 and ZT190 with acetone to glycerol ratio of 3 were 16.1%, 30.4%, 33.9% and 32.5%, respectively. When the ratio of acetone to glycerol was increased to 12, the glycerol conversion over ZT 170 catalyst reached 59%, a good starting point for further modifications. Overall finding demonstrated a straight-forward fabrication of catalyst from natural resource to enhance glycerol as the biodiesel production by-product into a higher value end-product of solketal.
94th National Congress of the Italian Society for Experimental Biology | Torino, Italy, 6-9 April 2022
Authors: The Editors
Published: April 2022

This abstract book contains the abstracts presented at the 94th National Congress of the Italian Society for Experimental Biology, Torino, Italy, 6-9 April 2022.
Dietary Habits, Shopping Behavior and Weight Gain during Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown among Students in a Private University in Selangor, Malaysia
Authors: Chen Hana Wei Jun , Marzo Roy Rillera , Anton Herlina , Abdalqader Mohammed A. , Rajasekharan Visveshwarran , Baobaid Mohammed Faez , Hamzah Hazian , Tang Hooi Chia , Ads Hassan Omar
Published: March 2022

Background

Due to the global surge in COVID-19 cases, numerous countries have enforced lockdowns of varying stringency. Social isolation and stay-at-home orders have detrimental effects on one's lifestyle and dietary habits. This study aimed to assess the dietary patterns, food preferences, shopping behavior and weight gain during the lockdown among students in a private university in Malaysia.

Design and Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study among 426 students using convenience sampling method one-month after initiating the Conditional Movement Control Order (November 15-30, 2020), using a validated self-administered web-based survey. Chi-square test with post-hoc and planned comparison procedures were performed.

Results

Of the 426 participants, more than half were females (55.9%). Over half of the surveyed students reported increased eating (51.2%), snacking (55.2%) and online food ordering (71.1%) during the lockdown. Meat products and sweet drinks (both >90%) were the most consumed food among individuals with higher BMI. 45.5% of the participants reported weight gain (mean 3.36, SD 1.61kg) one month after the lockdown. Female, youth (aged 19-24), working remotely, increased eating, snacking, cooking, and online food ordering were positively associated with weight gain.

Conclusions

Findings suggested that unintended consequences of lockdown have negative impacts on dietary habits and food preferences among university students. Advocacy and public health measures for nutritional support amidst the pandemic are crucial, especially for at-risk groups such as overweight and obese individuals.
Quando un "pre-embrione" esiste, si tratta di un altro embrione
Authors: Zatti Mario
Published: March 2022

L'organismo umano è sempre anche all'inizio dello sviluppo, espressione di vita individuale, e rispondente ai concetti di unità e di definizione rispetto all'altro da sé. È per questo che, quando accidentalmente ha luogo una scissione gemellare, si deve ritenere che la vita dell'organsimo preesistente cessa, e subentrano due nuove vite.
La cordocentesi: indicazioni, utilità e rischi
Authors: Noia G. , Masini L. , De Santis M. , Di Lieto M. P. , Trivellini C. , Bianchi A. , Caruso A. , Mancuso S.
Published: March 2022

La cordocentesi (prelievo di sangue fetale dal funicolo ombelicale) è una tecnica ben nota nella pratica ostetrica di diagnosi e terapia. In mani esperte questo approccio diagnostico è facilmente applicabile ed ha un alto tasso di successo; come procedura invasiva presenta basso rischio per il feto e per la madre. Valutazioni etiche, inoltre, la rendono più adatta a future terapie intrauterine, in particolare nel campo della cura delle malattie genetiche.
Extragonadal mixed germ cell tumor of the seminal vesicle
Authors: Soni Jatin , Jain Nitesh , Krishnamurthy Suganthi , Prakash Sanjay , Thangarasu Mathisekaran
Published: March 2022

Primary malignancies of the seminal vesicles are rare. Presentation of extragonadal germ cell tumor in the seminal vesicle is even rarer. We report a case of a 26-year-old male who presented with hematuria and lower urinary tract symptoms, which on imaging turned out to be a right seminal vesicle mass. The diagnosis of mixed germ cell tumor with yolk sac tumor and teratoma was made on the initial evaluation by transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy which showed the characteristic histomorphology and immunohistochemistry profile. The patient underwent chemotherapy followed by radical pelvic exenteration. The patient is doing well with no evidence of distant metastasis in positron emission tomography/computed tomography of 1-year posttreatment.
Dorsal onlay urethroplasty using buccal mucosal graft and vaginal wall graft for female urethral stricture – Outcome of two-institution study
Authors: Kore Rajiv Nilkanth , Martins Francisco E
Published: March 2022

Introduction:

Female urethral stricture is an underdiagnosed condition and a diagnostic challenge. Traditionally treatment has been urethral dilatation. Recent studies have shown promising outcomes after female urethroplasty (FU). We report our two-institutional experience with dorsal onlay substitution FU using buccal mucosal graft (BMG) and vaginal wall graft (VWG).

Methods:

In this retrospective study, 32 women who underwent dorsal onlay urethroplasty at two institutions in India and Portugal were included for comparison of outcomes between BMG and VWG. The need for re-intervention was defined as failure. Their assessment included American Urological Association (AUA) symptom score, peak flow rate (Qmax), urethral calibration, postvoid residual urine (PVR), voiding cystourethrogram, and cystoscopy. Other parameters such as age, need for suprapubic cystostomy, prior interventions, location, length, etiology, operating time, postoperative catheter time, complications, and follow-up were evaluated. Statistical analysis was done with two-sample t-test, Mann–Whitney test, and proportion test for equality.

Results:

21 patients underwent BMG and 11 underwent VWG, respectively. The overall mean age was 49 years (range: 25–75) and follow-up was 26 months (range: 13–62). The overall change in AUA symptom score was from 22 to 6, Qmax from 4ml/s to 26mL/s, and PVR from 185ml to 17 ml with no statistical difference between the two groups. Other parameters showed no difference except operating time. The overall urethral patency rate was 94% with no statistical difference in these groups (P = 0.0773).

Conclusions:

Dorsal onlay substitution FU is easy to perform with low complication rate. We found no difference in outcome of FU in these groups. Early FU should be encouraged to avoid the adversities of repeated dilatations.