bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
agronegocio familiar desde la perspectiva de dinámica de sistemas
Authors: Camacho Carrasco Blanca Ireri , Rodríguez Chávez José Carlos Alejandro , Bobadilla Soto Encarnación Ernesto , Ochoa Ambriz Fernando , Perea Peña Mauricio
Published: November 2022

El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar los elementos e interacciones que influyen en la dinámica de un agronegocio familiar en Indaparapeo, Michoacán durante el ciclo agrícola primavera-verano 2017, se realizó un estudio de caso exploratorio y descriptivo; se utilizó el método de investigación acción participativa y la dinámica de sistemas para la construcción del modelo causal. El agronegocio fue constituido en 2014 como una Sociedad de Producción Rural de Responsabilidad Limitada, sus actividades principales fueron producción, acopio y comercialización de maíz blanco, venta a crédito y contado de agroquímicos y semillas; está conformado por ocho socios familiares, sólo dos lo administran y operan. En 2017 comercializó aproximadamente 1/6 del maíz cultivado en Indaparapeo en el ciclo 2016. El diagrama causal elaborado, representa una visión sistémica e integradora del agronegocio que muestra sus actividades principales y sus 18 elementos integrantes, determinándose las variables que forman nueve circuitos que lo autorregulan, transforman y diferencian de otros sistemas existentes en el mercado, ocho circuitos son de retroalimentación y uno de balance que lo estabiliza. En el diagrama destaca el capital humano por el número de interacciones directas e indirectas (ocho) entre él y el resto de los elementos y estructuras del sistema.
Cobertura vegetal en árboles dispersos ubicados en predios agropecuarios del corredor vial Bogotá – Villavicencio
Authors: Díaz Santamaría William Ricardo , Forero Vargas Camilo , García Vargas Raúl Gonzalo
Published: November 2022

Contextualización: Los árboles dispersos en predios rurales, agropecuarios y en zonas pertenecientes a ecosistemas estratégicos, cumplen funciones de gran relevancia a nivel ecológico, logrando servir de base para mejorar la conectividad entre parches boscosos y de vegetación de diferentes estados sucesionales. Vacío de investigación: Si bien es cierto, la ampliación de la frontera agrícola para el establecimiento de actividades productivas, ha generado en ciertos casos fragmentación ecosistémica, también ha conllevado a la presencia de parches e individuos arbóreos remanentes de especies nativas y exóticas, conllevando una nueva configuración ecológica del territorio, que debe estudiarse para la correcta planificación de las áreas rurales con una visión integral y bajo enfoques de sostenibilidad ambiental. Propósito de estudio: El presente estudio posibilitó analizar las coberturas vegetales de los árboles dispersos en predios rurales con funciones productivas y agropecuarias de 32 fincas ubicadas entre los municipios de Chipaque, Cáqueza, Quetame y Guayabetal, zona de influencia del corredor vial Bogotá – Villavicencio, con miras a establecer la diversidad vegetal y la cobertura de los individuos arbóreos. Metodología: Se seleccionaron ocho (8) predios rurales con actividades agropecuarias por cada uno de los municipios. La información fue recolectada directamente en campo a partir de mediciones de áreas, coberturas e inventarios florísticos en cada uno de los predios seleccionados, determinando la diversidad y representatividad en términos de cobertura, abundancia y frecuencia. Resultados y conclusiones: Las fincas estudiadas presentan una diversidad de especies forestales nativas, que superan en casi 4 veces en número a las especies forestales exóticas; no obstante, la dominancia ecológica de estas últimas conlleva un impacto ecológico significativo, resultado de su uso a gran escala y por ende, un desplazamiento paulatino de los saberes ancestrales, culturales y tradicionales de las plantas y árboles nativos.
Residuos sólidos y comunidad en ríos urbanos: caso tramo 2 río Fucha – Bogotá D.C. – Colombia
Authors: Leal Ayala Laura Cecilia , Uribe Laverde Luisa Fernanda
Published: November 2022

Contextualización: El proyecto presenta un panorama del proceso de generación de residuos sólidos en cercanías del tramo 2 del río Fucha, en la ciudad de Bogotá D.C. Uno de los cuatro ríos urbanos de la capital del país. Vacío de conocimiento: Se conoce que en el primer tramo del río no hay presencia de residuos sólidos en la ribera del río, pero una vez ingresa a la Localidad de Antonio Nariño, se canaliza el río, inicia el tramo 2 del mismo y se evidencia la aparición de residuos sólidos. Propósito: Conocer la gestión de residuos sólidos sobre la ribera del río Fucha en el tramo 2. Metodología: se indagó por información escrita sobre el manejo de los residuos sólidos, en documentación institucional como los Planes Ambientales Locales (PAL). Posteriormente, se consolidó información primaria con seis recorridos vivenciales en la zona de estudio, dos sesiones de encuestas cerradas y dos entrevistas semiestructuradas. Una vez recolectada y analizada la información, se identificaron diez puntos críticos por acumulación de residuos sólidos en la ribera del río. Resultados y conclusiones: Como resultado se evidencia que los puntos críticos son generados principalmente por prácticas inadecuadas de la comunidad vecina al río como la no separación en la fuente, la entrega de residuos en horarios no establecidos y el pago a carreteros informales para la disposición final de residuos especiales; sumado a esto, la problemática social de persistencia de ciudadanos en habitabilidad de calle en espacios públicos sin uso permanente. Se concluye que la recuperación y apropiación del espacio público por parte de la comunidad, principalmente las zonas verdes, son acciones indispensables para evitar la generación de puntos críticos en la ronda del río Fucha.
El nuevo contexto normativo de la cadena productiva de la Guadua/bambú en Colombia
Authors: Montealegre Torres William Ignacio , Méndez Pedroza Nelly María , Munar Andrés Mauricio
Published: November 2022

Contextualización. La guadua/bambú es una especie de la flora silvestre no maderable y un recurso altamente renovable que representa un valioso patrimonio natural y de servicios ecosistémicos. Vacío de conocimiento. La expedición de la Ley 2206 del 17 de mayo de 2022 “por medio del cual se incentiva el uso productivo de la guadua y el bambú y su sostenibilidad ambiental en el territorio nacional", tiene como objeto, la adopción de un marco de política que incentive el uso productivo de la guadua y bambú en los diferentes sectores de la economía (p.ej. industria, construcción, agroindustria, turismo). Sin embargo, el alcance de la Ley y el marco normativo de la cadena productiva de la guadua/bambú en Colombia en los contextos nacionales, regionales y locales, ha sido poco estudiado. Propósito del estudio. El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar el estado actual y el alcance de la normatividad en Colombia respecto al establecimiento y aprovechamiento de la guadua/bambú desde el nivel local, hasta los niveles regional y nacional. Metodología. Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica sistemática de la Ley 2206 de 2022 y del marco normativo de la cadena productiva de la guadua/bambú en Colombia, a partir de un análisis detallado y los compromisos de las entidades públicas, privadas, ONGs, ciudadanía, instituciones educativas, entes territoriales para su aplicabilidad en el contexto nacional, regional y local. Resultados y conclusiones. Los resultados revelan la importancia de la participación activa de la sociedad civil durante años en la formulación de la política, para dar a conocer las condiciones del establecimiento y aprovechamiento sostenible de la guadua/bambú en el territorio colombiano. Esta investigación nos lleva a evidenciar la falta de gestión y de reconocimiento por parte del estado colombiano en cuanto a las facultades agroforestales de la guadua/bambú para dinamizar un desarrollo económico, social y ambientalmente sostenible.
Mobile Set-top Box over the Internet of Things (IoT) to Secure Rain-Induced Signal Outages Issue in Satellite Broadcasting Services
Authors: Samat Fazdliana , Mandeep Jit , Al-Jumaily Abdulmajeed , Sali Aduwati
Published: November 2022

A satellite signal’s power and amplitude experiences eventual impairment
during its propagation to the earth, especially when entering the path
of an area receiving a significant volume of rain, such as the tropical
region. Direct-to-Home (DTH) service is one application that is affected
by heavy rain, causing frequent signal loss and a lot of user
disappointment. The current mitigation techniques employed by service
providers have been reviewed to recover the signal and bring back the
subscribers’ interest, especially in tropical regions. Besides adaptive
code modulation schemes and power control, many providers require
consumers to switch to WiFi or mobile network services; however, viewing
live TV has become distracting. Therefore, we suggest a new conceptual
multi-site diversity approach that connects each home-set-top box using
the MQTT protocol in an IoT mobile environment. The smart set-top TV
could help share the channel content through the mobile network when any
is down due to a signal outage. This concept is simulated for
realization using the developed MQTT multiple-site diversity simulator.
This article highlights satellite signal recovery by employing
device-to-device (D2D) communication over a 5G mobile network.
Therapeutic potential of amitriptyline for paraquat-induced pulmonary fibrosis: involvement of caveolin-1-mediated anti-epithelial-mesenchymal transition and inhibition of apoptosis
Authors: chen jianshi , jian xiangdong , li chunmei , cheng bihuang
Published: November 2022

The present study was performed to investigate the anti-fibrotic effect
of Amitriptyline (AMT) on paraquat (PQ)-induced pulmonary fibrosis and
its possible mechanism. A total of 32 C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided
into control, PQ, PQ + AMT and AMT groups. Lung histopathology, blood
gas analysis, hydroxyproline (HYP), TGF-β1 and IL-17 were measured.
E-cadherin, N-cadherin, α-SMA and caveolin-1 were studied by
immunohistochemistry and Western-blot analysis in mice and A549 cells.
As we found that, compared with the PQ group, the PQ + AMT group
displayed mild pathological changes in pulmonary fibrosis, lower HYP,
IL-17 and TGF- β1 levels in lung, and levels of N-cadherin and α-SMA in
the lungs were significantly decreased, but caveolin-1 was increased (p
< 0.01). While SaO2 and PaO2 levels were higher. Compared with
the PQ group, the apoptosis rate, N-cadherin and α-SMA levels in the
A549 cells were significantly decreased after PQ treatment and high-dose
AMT intervention (p < 0.01). The expressions of E-cadherin,
N-cadherin and -SMA in the PQ-induced cells transfected with caveolin-1
siRNA or siControl RNA were significantly different (p <
0.01). Our results suggested that AMT inhibits PQ-induced EMT in A549
cells and improves lung histopathology and oxygenation in mice by
up-regulating caveolin-1.
A Robust Optimization Approach for Resiliency improvement in Power Distribution System
Authors: Abshirini Reza , Najafi Mojtaba , Pirkolachahi Naghi Moaddabi
Published: November 2022

Recently, power interruptions with high impact effects are increased by
occurring natural disasters. Furthermore, the uncertain nature of data
creates the considerable challenges for enhancing the resiliency of
power distribution systems after occurring events. Regarding this, this
paper presents a robust optimization approach for resiliency improvement
in power distribution system. The robust approach uses the crew teams
for switching action as restoration process, demand response programs
and Mobile Generators (MGs) simultaneously for improving the resiliency
with considering the uncertainty of electrical load and electrical
price. The objective function is tri-level consists of minimum, maximum
and minimum function. The first level is minimum function that is for
minimizing cost of commitment of CHPs with considering location of MGs
and reconfiguration structure in power distribution systems. The second
level is maximum function that is for finding the worst-case scenario of
the uncertainty variables. The third level is minimizing total operation
cost in the condition with worst scenario of stochastic data by using
demand response programs. The aforementioned algorithm is implemented on
an IEEE 33-bus test distribution system with four different cases.
Furthermore, several cases and sensitivity analysis are accomplished in
order to show the efficiency of the proposed model.
Digital Technologies for safety education and training in construction industry
Authors: C VIGNESHKUMAR , Mesaros Peter , Spišáková Marcela , Kaleja Pavol , Špak Matej
Published: November 2022

Digital technologies (DTs) have been recognized and adopted for safety
training in construction to enhance the safety performance of
organizations. This study aimed to understand the state-of-art review of
the DTs adopted for safety training and their application areas in
construction since 2000. Fifty-nine articles were found after conducting
a systematic literature review (SLR) using the Preferred Reporting Items
for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) review method. The
research trend was identified and described using bibliometric analysis
in terms of the number of publications per year, sources of documents,
influential authors and regions, highly cited articles, and research
areas. The findings indicated that immersive virtual reality (VR)
technology was used widely to train and educate individuals in
construction research. In terms of research areas, most of the DTs were
focused on enhancing individuals’ hazard recognition (HR) skills. The
findings summarized the mainstream research areas, discussed existing
research gaps, and suggested future directions in DTs application for
safety training in construction. The recommended future directions could
improve safety training performance in the construction industry.
Urethral diverticula in a 26-year-old gelding: a unique case report
Authors: Hermans Lisa-Marie , Borde-Doré Laura , Drumond Bianca , Cadoré Jean-Luc
Published: November 2022

Urethral diverticula have been described in other species. Congenital
anomalies of the urinary tract in horses are rare. A 26-year-old gelding
presented with complaints of abdominal discomfort and dysuria. Urine
dribbling was reported since several years. General clinical examination
was within normal limits. Rectal palpation showed a distended bladder,
which was emptied spontaneously after manipulation. Urine cytology
showed an increased white blood cell count and presence of bacteria.
Bacterial culture however remained sterile. Cystoscopy identified two
symmetrical urethral diverticula dorsal to the entrance of the bladder,
lined with normal epithelium. Mucosa of the bladder, urethra and two
diverticula were hyperemic with evidence of urine accumulation in both
diverticula. Ultrasound, abdominal and transrectal, did not identify the
diverticula. Treatment included trimethoprim-sulfamides and meloxicam.
After 2 weeks, the owner reported resolution of clinical signs. It is
unclear if the diverticula in this case were congenital or acquired. In
humans it is described that urethral diverticula can be asymptomatic and
incidental findings. Surgical intervention has been described in small
animal and human medicine with complete resolution of clinical signs,
however in this case was not possible due to financial restraints.
Covid-19 Vaccine-Induced Autoimmune Disease: Case Study with Therapeutic and Dietary Regimen
Authors: maguire gregory , Maguire Greg
Published: November 2022

The incidence rate of vaccine induced autoimmune disease is unknown, but frequently reported. Here I report my own mRNA vaccine induced autoimmune disease that has been mitigated by a diet strategy, and reference several other cases, including a life threatening episode treated with a polypharmacy approach. I discuss the mechanisms by which a whole food plant based diet may mitigate autoimmunity, including the mitigation of autoantibodies that target neural tissue and likely cause many of the symptoms.
Robust cellular immune responses following two doses of BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 in type 2 diabetic subjects: A longitudinal study in Bangladesh
Authors: Habib Shahriar , Akhter Tahmina , Nessa Afzalun
Published: November 2022

Background: Diabetes, one of the most common comorbidities of
COVID-19, is prioritized for SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. To evaluate the
T-cell mediated immune responses, this study assessed and compared IFN-γ
and IL-2 secreting PBMCs against the SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine in
individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: In this
longitudinal study, 19 known cases of type 2 diabetes and 16 healthy
controls were included through purposive sampling and were regularly
sampled before 1 dose, 4 weeks after
1 dose and 2-4 weeks after 2dose
of vaccination. Ex-vivo ELISpot assays for IFN-γ and IL-2 were done
using isolated PBMCs. HbA1c status was determined by an automated
analyzer before 1 dose and SARS-CoV-2 spike-specific
IgG antibody were assessed by CLIA 4 weeks after
1dose. A p -value <0.05 was
considered significant. Results: All participants were
seroconverted after 1 dose and showed a robust rise
of IFN-γ and IL-2 secreting PBMCs counts in type 2 diabetic participants
irrespective of hypertension, gender and age after two doses of
vaccination. However, IFN-γ secreting PBMCs counts were significantly
lower in type 2 diabetic group than healthy control group after
1 dose. Substantial negative correlations of HbA1c
(%) to IFN-γ secreting PBMCs counts after 2 dose
were also found in this study. Conclusion: Although type 2
diabetic participants had a lower response initially, BNT162b2 mRNA
vaccine overall induces a robust T-cell mediated immune response.
Analysis of Hardness on the Tapping Knife of Rubber Plants Made of Medium Carbon Steel Resulting from Quenching Process with Different Cooling Mediums
Authors: Brawira Niko Adima , Nurdin Hendri , Lapisa Remon , Syahri Budi
Published: November 2022

The quenching process carried out by the Blacksmith was still simple and used regular water cooling. This results in the knife not having a good value of hardness. This study aimed to analyze the effects of quenching with different cooling media on the hardness of the JIS SUP 9 knife from Blacksmith. The research method used an experimental method with research objects made of carbon steel per leaf or the JIS SUP 9 which was given hardening with a temperature of 800 ° C with a holding time of 30 minutes then quenching with water cooling media and oil. The data analysis found that the knife quenching with water had an average hardness of 295.6 HVN, Oil had an average hardness of 720.7 HVN, and control specimens with a hardness of 256.6 HVN. Thus, the medium quenching oil has the highest value of hardness, while the oil quenching media also has a good hardness value with no acceleration of the process of expansion. From the results of the study, the authors recommend in the quenching process use of oil cooling media, as well as adding variations of cooling media to get a better hardness value.
The impact of CEO characteristics on the international entrepreneurship of small island-based firms
Authors: Rojer, Jr. Guido , Watkins-Fassler Karen , de Juan Díaz Rebeca , Rai Anoop
Published: November 2022

This paper examines the impact of CEO characteristics on the International Entrepreneurship (IE) of listed island-based firms (IBFs) during the period 2009-2018. The research considers 164 companies from a sample of eight small islands with securities exchanges including more than one firm headquartered on the island. The selected islands are: Barbados, Cyprus, Fiji, Iceland, Jamaica, Malta, Mauritius, and Trinidad & Tobago. Framed on the upper echelons theory and social network theory, the influence on IE of CEO’s tenure, academic background and achievement, family allegiance, and international exposure is studied, taking into account the small island particularities. Through a binary probit model, it is concluded that CEOs’ family allegiance, tenure, and academic background (if the CEO majored in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Economics) are negatively related with IE, while CEOs’ academic achievement and international exposure are positively associated with IE. Some of these results are atypical in the existing literature; nevertheless, islandness can explain these results. The conclusions attained suggest new theoretical and empirical lines of IE research for IBFs.
Dearabization of Islamic Government during the Abbasid Dynasty
Authors: Riyadi Ahmad Syafi'i Mufadzilah , Putra Muhammad Habib Adi
Published: November 2022

The Arabization movement was one of the government's political models during the Umayyad Dynasty. Arabization, known as ta'rib became a characteristic of the administration of the Umayyad dynasty, which influenced the socio-political life of Arab Muslims, the Mawali, and Dzimmi groups. The influence of social strata became a feature of the Arabization movement at that time. During the Abbasid dynasty, this movement began to fade, especially the problem of social strata that prioritized Arab Muslims. The Abbasid dynasty, from the point of view of Islamic civilization, generally continued the reign of the Umayyad dynasty, but some aspects of government changed, especially the issue of Arabization. This study focuses more on the impact of the reduced priority of Arab Muslims during the Abbasid dynasty. The demise of the Abbasid dynasty gave a new face to the development of politics, economy, government administration, education, and law enforcement aspects. This research is a type of qualitative research using qualitative descriptive analysis. This type of research is historical research with a socio-political approach to government. The qualitative method used in this study uses historical research methodology, namely heuristics, verification, interpretation, and historiography. Based on the heuristic aspect, the researcher used a literature study. The results of this study indicate that the existence of Dearabization had a significant impact on the reign of the Abbasid dynasty. The policies taken by the caliphs of the Abbasid dynasty gave a new color to the development of politics, economy, government administration, education, and law.
The engagement between social media influencers and their followers on Instagram: A case study of #StopAsianHate
Authors: Zhang Viya
Published: November 2022

With the ongoing growth of social media, social media influencers are starting to play a critical role in the marketing plans of organisations. While most companies are keen to employ influencers to generate profits and gain market share, only a few studies have discussed how social media influencers can contribute to non-profits or social activities (Park & Cho, 2015). This inspires the present study to explore the mechanism of online influencers endorsing social problem campaigns. This research has two main objectives: 1) to examine which impression management tactics have been utilised by social media influencers; 2) to identify consumers’ responses to those tactics. This research used a qualitative case study approach with Asian hate as the case. Content analysis was adopted to analyse the Instagram posts of eight social media influencers and the comments of their followers in relation to those posts. I have found two dominant tactics, which are Solution and Campaign-promotion, and two supplement tactics, including Supplication and Association. In accordance with these tactics, the Instagram audience comments revealed five themes of responses: Educated, Feelings, Support, Resonance and Seeking reasons. The analysis revealed Solution as one of the leading tactics that will trigger people to feel educated and be supportive of the campaign posts, while Campaign-promotion will provoke Resonance, Reasons seeking and feeling Educated. The findings of this dissertation enrich the knowledge of impression management theory and tactics. It also encourages policymakers and social marketers to formulate appropriate policies to deal with social problems and adopt influencers as a tool to promote social causes. In this presentation, I will introduce the impression management tactics used by social media influencers as well as followers’ responses triggered by those tactics in the context of the #StopAsianHate movement.
The role of intimate partner relationships on suicide risk among men in the construction sector in New Zealand (NZ): Understanding the interplay between work, family, and employee mental health
Authors: Rajabali Habib Ali Mohsin
Published: November 2022

This oral presentation aims to illustrate a comprehensive literature review and methodology used in my study. The main purpose of this study is to explore the role of intimate partner relationships on suicide risk among men in the construction sector in NZ. The focus of my research is on relationship breakdown which is a predominant theme preceding suicide by men in the industry (Bryson et al., 2019). Several studies have investigated specific elements of intimate partner relationships associated with suicidality, including intimate partner violence and abuse (Devries et al., 2013; McLaughlin et al., 2012). There is currently no research within NZ that has explored the interplay between men’s work, family, and mental health. The underlying theoretical paradigms for this study will be interpretivism and critical theory. For this study, I will use qualitative research methodology because I seek to capture the experiences, perceptions and perspectives of construction workers, their spouses, and key stakeholders. My data collection for Study 1 will comprise of semi-structured face-to-face interviews with key stakeholders in the construction sector. Study 2 will comprise of semi-structured face-to-face interviews with construction workers across a range of occupations and their intimate partners. Recruitment of participants for Study 1 will be based on each participant having direct and current connection to the construction sector in NZ. Study 2 recruitment will be through the MATES in Construction Programme where participants will be selected from across a range of occupations within the sector. Furthermore, their partners will be invited to participate in the research. Thematic analysis will be used to analyze the transcripts from the interviews. NVivo software will be used for data analysis to deduce the main themes and subthemes in the data coding. Currently, I am finalizing my confirmation of candidature; after which I intend to apply for ethical approval and plan to conduct fieldwork in NZ once this is received.
Finite element modelling (FEM) of the asymmetric friction connection (AFC)
Authors: Alizadeh Fatemeh
Published: November 2022

Earthquakes occur frequently in New Zealand as the country is situated in the collision zone between the Indo-Australian and Pacific tectonic plates, where many earthquakes and volcanic activities occur. The consequences of severe earthquakes are injury and loss of life of people, the costs of repair for the damage of the structures and contents, and the costs of disruption of business and other activities. In average, 10 000 people are killed in earthquakes every year. Moreover, the damage and disruption caused by earthquakes throughout the world can be considerable. To avoid these undesirable economic effects of earthquakes, the global tendency has been moving towards the development and implementation of low-damage seismic resisting systems. The low damage design philosophy aims to satisfy the well-accepted “life safety” mandate, and minimize the economic losses due to post-earthquake damage repair as well as the downtime. The Sliding Hinge Joint (SHJ) is a low-damage beam-column connection used in steel moment-resisting frames. It allows large beam-column rotation with minimal damage through sliding in asymmetric friction components (AFCs) that are located at the web bottom bolt and bottom flange levels. AFC is friction seismic energy dissipating component of the SHJ. Following a set of experiments and different analytical research carried out on the AFC, there are proposed modifications to improve the performance of the AFC, and in general the SHJ (Clifton et. al., 2007 & Ramhormozian, 2017). One of the key objectives of this project is to provide a complete literature review and background of the friction energy dissipators for seismic applications including the SHJ developments, and to create numerical models to be validated by the previous and ongoing experimental results of the AFC as well as the SHJ. This includes creating finite element model (FEM) of different sizes, capacities, and configurations of the AFC and those of the SHJ, using ABAQUS software.
Film practitioners’ perspectives on Australasia-China co-production
Authors: Wang Xinmu
Published: November 2022

Film as a medium has become a tool to carry out the mission to serve the purposes of both economic gain and cultural communication in China (China Film Association, 2020). In addition, the “14th Five Year Plan” on China’s film development report highlighted that Chinese films will serve diplomatic outreach, promote co-productions and strengthen the international influence of Chinese cinema while demonstrating Chinese values (China Film Administration, 2021). The academic scholarship on Sino-foreign co-production has focused primarily on the textual analysis of co-produced films and China’s soft power (for example, Peng, 2015). In the existing scholarship, what has not been significantly researched and rarely addressed are the practitioners’ insights and practical experiences in Sino-foreign film co-production. Filling the gaps in this area, this PhD research project examines Sino-foreign co-production in the Australasian region to provide a comprehensive understanding of the practitioners’ perspectives, ideas, experiences, and strategies. Looking briefly at the critical review of related studies, in this presentation, I focus on an in-depth qualitative analysis of interview data with film practitioners and industry personnel who have worked in co-production film projects with China in the Australasian region. I explore and analyse the practitioners’ strategies and negotiations that have taken place in a few examples.
Diabetes knowledge and related cultural safety knowledge: What do new graduate nurses know?
Authors: Topp Maia
Published: November 2022

In New Zealand, Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is at epidemic proportions, with poor glycaemic control contributing to more patients with diabetes presenting to inpatient settings. These patients come from diverse cultural backgrounds, so their specific socioeconomic, psychosocial and social requirements are important to understand and address for the delivery of equitable and culturally appropriate diabetes care. Nurses have a central role in providing diabetes care, but they need sufficient diabetes knowledge and cultural safety skills to provide this care effectively. New graduate nurses are educated on the management of diabetes, however, there is no current research on how this education translates to the effective provision of appropriate care for inpatients with T2DM. The purpose of this study is twofold: to measure the diabetes management and related cultural safety knowledge of hospital-based new graduate nurses and to explore their experiences with providing diabetes care. Dewey’s pragmatic paradigm underpins this mixed methods research that will be conducted with new graduate nurses in a South Auckland Hospital. An adapted version of Daly et al.’s existing published telephone questionnaire (2019) will provide quantitative data and focus group interviews, the qualitative data. Findings will highlight nurses’ diabetes knowledge and diabetes-related cultural safety knowledge, and identify gaps that affect a nurse’s ability to tailor diabetes care to the patient’s cultural needs. Nurses who are educated and can give culturally appropriate care can help reduce the number of ethnic minorities presenting with diabetes complications improving the health users’ outcomes. The study’s findings will inform organisations about diabetes education needs and influence undergraduate and post-graduate nursing diabetes training programmes.
A case series on the effectiveness of the ReAktiv PDE Orthosis following high-energy ankle trauma
Authors: Gardner Sarah
Published: November 2022

In this presentation I aim to highlight the effectiveness of the ReAktiv PDE orthosis to improve physical function in people who have sustained lower extremity injuries during high-energy trauma (HET). These injuries often require complex surgery and extensive rehabilitation, resulting in long-term problems such as pain, loss of function and limitations in physical activity. There is limited evidence in the literature on the success of passive-dynamic ankle-foot-orthosis being used for unloading traumatic ankle injuries and improving physical function in general populations as previous studies have predominantly been conducted on military personnel. For this study, a case series was used to evaluate the effect the ReAktiv PDE Orthosis and a six-week rehabilitation program had on physical function in people with a HET injury. Measures of physical function were recorded pre- and post-fitting of the orthosis in three people who had sustained a HET injury to the lower limb. Physical function was assessed using the Lower Extremity Functional Score (LEFS), Two-minute walk test (2MWT), Single-Leg Balance (SLB), Timed stair ascent (TSA), and the Four-square step test (FSST). Following wearing of the orthosis and the completion of the rehabilitation programme, lower limb function improved in two of the participants. These improvements in physical function were seen as indicated by the change in scores seen in the 2MWT, FSST, TSA and the SLB test at the commencement and conclusion of the rehabilitation programme. The ReAktiv PDE orthosis shows potential as a treatment option to improve walking performance in people who have sustained a lower extremity HET injury. In addition to the use of the orthosis, the use of a six-week physiotherapy-led rehabilitation programme, recorded further improvements in physical function specifically walking performance, physical mobility, and balance.
What do women SIE careers look like?
Authors: Basnayake Courtenay
Published: November 2022

This presentation aims to highlight the existing literature around self-initiated expatriation (SIE), gender and careers. One novel way of viewing these distinctive areas of literature is through a ‘going gender’ lens. SIE women are increasingly using expatriation as a source of career and lifestyle development. However, little detail is known for the career aspirations and expectations of these highly autonomous women, with a particular focus on the diverse, multi-dynamic factors influencing and impacting these individuals’ decision-making processes. Academics within the international mobility and gendered careers research spaces have identified the value of looking at the multidimensional nature of decision-making, career strategies, and experiences of internationally mobile individuals. Furthermore, recently, a ‘going gender’ framework is designed, an extension of the traditional ‘doing’ and ‘undoing’ gender theory, aiming to conceptualise the dynamic impact on gender that is experienced by women moving between different contextual spaces (Stenbacka & Frosberg, 2020). In this research study, I have adapted this framework to look specifically at the multi-dynamic factors influencing women SIEs and their careers, choosing to unpack the different layers of influence using a network thematic analysis. Using a life story approach, through a narrative inquiry methodology, this research study looks at the live stories of 15 self-identified SIEs. Initial findings align well with the framework identified, going far beyond the concept of intrinsic and extrinsic factors, taking into consideration the impact that mobility has on their gender role identification and finally, how these together, have influenced their career aspirations and experiences between different geographic contexts. The outcome of this research study is to contribute to the ever-growing literature surrounding women SIEs and their diverse experiences, impact on identity, multi-faceted decision making, and lifestyle changes made, in order to pursue their career aspirations in different geographic spaces.
A sustainable method of soil stabilization using waste glass in road construction
Authors: Bayandor Sara
Published: November 2022

Concerns about the production of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) are increasing dramatically. The climate is changing considerably and affecting people and their well-being adversely. Most human-caused GHG emissions come from burning fossil fuels in industry, buildings and the transport sector. In the construction industry, concrete is known as the most consumed man-made material on the planet [1]. Cement, which is the key constituent of concrete, has a massive carbon footprint with a contribution of about 8% of the world’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions [2]. One of the potential replacements for cement is alkali-activated binders (AABs). In this method glass waste is utilized in an environmentally friendly, sustainable manner for stabilisation of volcanic soil in road construction. The waste glass could be a great candidate as aggregate, precursor and activator in the alkali activation process. To avoid using cement due to environmental concerns, AABs could be employed to stabilize volcanic soils in a sustainable method in road construction. This technology is relatively recent and numerous ongoing research is investigating the behavior of such binders. Using AABs not only decreases CO2 emissions and air pollutants, but also due to incorporating waste in their composition, has a tremendous environmental impact. Life cycle studies quoted 30% to 80% CO2 saving by substituting Alkali activated material for Portland cement [3]. This study aims to deepen the knowledge about the usage of AABs in road construction by performing an extensive literature review. This review will summarize recent progress in the field of sustainable roads, and review plans to evaluate the feasibility of using glass waste in road construction in New Zealand. This could stabilise the soil and sustainably capture CO2 in a step toward New Zealand’s Net-Zero goal.
Why us? Men, masculinity, and the search for meaning
Authors: Chacko Rory
Published: November 2022

This oral presentation reflects work to date on a research project exploring the career experiences of tertiary qualified South Asian men who are new to Aotearoa. Literature suggests that professional South Asian men struggle when seeking employment in their chosen field in Western contexts, and often must settle for low skill / entry level work. This has been suggested in my own informal conversations with men in these contexts. In my research, I aim to learn about participant experiences of emigrating and gaining employment in Aotearoa, through using narrative inquiry as a methodology. This presentation will use autoethnographic techniques to explore and analyse my own experiences as a South Asian migrant growing up in England and Aotearoa. This process will in turn help me to understand and situate participant cultural experiences (Ellis et al., 2011). It will outline key theoretical frameworks and intertwine personal vignettes to bring these to life. Literature surrounding career, racism, and cultural ideals of masculinity will be drawn on and woven into my preliminary theoretical framing. Career theory will be used to help explain participant career decisions, and potential avenues for re-training. Critical theory will be applied to understand the intersectional nature of discrimination and some of the existing mitigations. Masculinities and their construction will be central to understanding the men’s and my own experiences, in particular the inclusionary and exclusionary effects of the ’kiwi bloke’ (Phillips, 1987) to sense making. This preliminary thinking will inform the rest of the project, with semi-structured interviews (planned for March – April 2023) and reflexive thematic analysis used to construct themes (Terry & Hayfield, 2021). Self-reflection grounded in theory will guide the co-construction (with participants) of themes from participant stories.
Soil CO2 emission doubles depending on soil type in New Zealand dairy grassland
Authors: Liu Yulin
Published: November 2022

Soil respiration (Rs), the second-largest carbon flux, is the CO2 released from plant roots and soil microbes. Soil respiration influences terrestrial carbon storage and cycling (i.e., how much carbon is released/stored), thus affecting atmospheric CO2 concentration and global climate (Xu & Shang, 2016). In situ Rs measurements in the southern hemisphere are underrepresented, especially regarding the interaction between soil type and environmental factors on Rs in dairy grassland (Bond-Lamberty & Thomson, 2010). The main objective of my research is to investigate Rs on common soil types (i.e., Ultic, Organic/Gley, Pumice and Pallic) in dairy grassland under varying environmental factors (e.g., soil temperature and moisture). The study also considers seasonal trends across four sites in Aotearoa New Zealand. Soil respiration is measured by the closed static chamber technique (Pumpanen et al., 2004). The chamber is equipped with a CO2 probe and a temperature/humidity probe. Surface vegetation was removed, and polyethylene collars were inserted into soil 24 hours prior to the first measurement. The chamber was then placed on the collars for the period of the measurement (c. 5 min). A generalised additive model approach was used to model Rs according to seasonality, soil type, and environmental factors. In this poster presentation, I aim to (1) summarise global and New Zealand Rs estimations, (2) evaluate the rate of Rs in New Zealand dairy grassland with four regionally representative soil types, and (3) investigate the effects of soil characteristics and environmental variables on Rs.
A bibliometric analysis of published research employing musculoskeletal imaging modalities to evaluate foot osteoarthritis
Authors: Molyneux Prue
Published: November 2022

Temporal and global changes in research utilising imaging to assess foot osteoarthritis (OA) is currently unknown. This study aimed to undertake a bibliometric analysis of published research to: (1) identify the imaging modalities that have been used to evaluate foot OA; (2) explore the temporal changes and global differences in the use of these imaging modalities; and (3) to evaluate performance related to publication- and citation-based metrics. An electronic search was designed and conducted using the Scopus database in August 2021. Studies were included if they used imaging to assess the foot in patients with foot OA, for recruitment or as a research outcome. The techniques for bibliometric analysis manifest across two categories: (1) performance analysis and (2) science mapping [1]. Descriptive statistics were used to summarise the study characteristics and data related to each imaging modality. Linear regression models were used to analyse temporal trends in the use of each imaging modality over time. 158 studies were identified between 1980 and 2021. Plain radiography was the most widely used modality, followed by computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound imaging, respectively. The number of published studies increased over time for each imaging modality (all P>0.018). The most productive country was the United States of America, followed by the United Kingdom and Australia. International authorship collaboration was evident in 57 studies (36.1%). The average citation rate was 23.4 per study, with an average annual citation rate of 2.1. Published research employing imaging to assess foot OA has increased substantially over the past four decades. Although plain radiography remains the gold standard modality, the emergence of magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound imaging in the past two decades continues to advance knowledge and progress research in this field.
Shape of unmanned submersible hull taken as classification feature
Authors: Lebedeva Marina Petrovna , Lebedev Aleksei Olegovich , Ageeva Nina Sergeevna , Butsanets Artem Aleksandrovich
Published: November 2022

Modern research in the field of oceanology in the Arctic region, studying the ice conditions, environmental and climatic monitoring, prospecting and hydrographic works, monitoring of extended bottom structures, oceano-graphic measurements, search for sunken objects, chemical and physical measurements of the aquatic environment, research of underwater objects and bottom topography cannot be imagined without the use of autonomous unmanned submersibles. Underwater robotics is rapidly developing. In the course of technological progress the scope of applications of autonomous unmanned submersible crafts has significantly expanded. The priority areas of robotics involve developing the intelligent methods and models to control operation of the autonomous submersibles in the extreme and uncertain environmental conditions, developing the architecture of autonomous submersibles, and solving problems of navigation and communication. Each class of autonomous submersible crafts has not only the advantages, but also the disadvantages that limit the scope of their application. Analysis and comparison of autonomous submersibles are carried out, the trends in their development are determined. The alternative classification of autonomous unmanned underwater crafts by the shape of the hull. Various versions of autonomous underwater vehicles and examples of underwater robotics are illustrated. Autonomous unmanned submersible crafts having a bluff shape, well-streamlined cylindrical shape, well-streamlined non-cylindrical shape, well-streamlined bionic shape are considered in detail, the system of control over the submersibles is analyzed.
Lectura Cercana y Distante: una propuesta de aproximación al estudio de la poesía amorosa desde la codificación en XML-TEI y la minería de textos
Authors: Nusch Carlos Javier
Published: November 2022

En el presente trabajo se describe la propuesta de sistema de información para el proyecto Aetates Amoris, dedicado a las concepciones del amor y el vocabulario amoroso en diferentes épocas. Se detallan someramente los modelos de metadatos XML-TEI y Dublin Core Cualificado que se utilizarán para el etiquetado y catalogación de los diferentes materiales textuales y bibliográficos que contendrá el sitio. Como una aproximación adicional al corpus de estudio se realizaron diferentes análisis estilométricos aplicando el análisis estadístico de textos literarios. Tanto las técnicas de Lectura Distante (Distant Reading) como las de Lectura Cercana (Close Reading) presentan una enorme utilidad y complementariedad a la hora de identificar ciertos patrones lingüísticos y temáticos presentes en el corpus de estudio.
Laboratorios naturales: una aproximación desde las humanidades digitales a su producción científica en Chile y Argentina entre 2011 y 2021
Authors: Mora Chepo Manuel Fernando
Published: November 2022

El propósito del documento es encaminar una aproximación a la producción científica sobre laboratorios naturales realizada en Chile y Argentina entre 2011 y 2021. Se toma el enfoque de las humanidades digitales, particularmente la lectura distante y su operacionalización con Voyant Tools. Se analizan los resúmenes de los artículos publicados durante el periodo de estudio, almacenados en el repositorio Web of Science. El documento se estructura en cuatro secciones. En la primera, se esboza el concepto de laboratorio desde la sociología de la ciencia, se explora el concepto de laboratorio natural, la necesidad de estudiarlo en sus implicancias más allá de las meramente científicas y la relevancia del concepto en el contexto chileno-argentino. En la segunda, se expone la metodología de trabajo, en la tercera, se exponen los principales resultados. En la cuarta se concluye que los laboratorios naturales son un espacio de investigación y no un objeto de estudio.