bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Pakistani Fiction in English: Exploring Decolonial Epistemological Prospects and Challenges in English Classroom Practices in Pakistan
Authors: Asim Karim  
Published: August 2023

This research focuses on Pakistani Fiction in English as a useful tool for language learners to improve their language skills, understanding of culture, and intercultural competence. The discussion shows the vast cultural diversity and linguistic ingenuity evident in Pakistani anglophone texts, enabling learners to participate with authentic language use and get a deeper understanding of Pakistani society. This paper also examines the practical implications of introducing these texts into language classes, highlighting the need for context-based activities, critical thinking exercises, and discussions to promote language competency and cultural sensitivity. Overall, this study reveals that Pakistani anglophone texts offer a significant and underutilised resource for language learners mainly at the undergraduate levels, increasing linguistic competence, cultural appreciation, and cross-cultural communication skills. By combining these materials into the language curriculum, educators can give learners a more comprehensive and interesting language learning experience that represents the rich linguistic and cultural terrain of Pakistan. This paper also assesses the obstacles present in using Pakistani writings in English for language learning objectives. It concludes that the measure will go a long way in decolonising the English language curriculum in Pakistan while empowering learners not only linguistically but also strengthening their cultural identity. By embracing a decolonial perspective, educators may create a more inclusive, relevant, and empowering learning environment that prepares students to navigate a globalised world while honouring their local heritage.

Keywords: English language teaching, teaching literature for English language learning, teaching Pakistani anglophone fiction, decolonial epistemology, decolonisation of English language instruction, content-based instruction.
ГИЁҲВАНДЛИК ВОСИТАЛАРИНИНГ НОҚОНУНИЙ САВДОСИГА ҚАРШИ КУРАШ БЎЙИЧА ХАЛҚАРО ҲУҚУҚИЙ ҲАМКОРЛИК
Authors: Оятилло К. 
Published: August 2023

Мақолада наркотик моддалар ва психотроп воситаларнинг ноқонуний савдосига қарши халқаро ҳуқуқий курашнинг шартномавий ва ташкилий механизмлари ёритилган. Амалга оширилган тадқиқот асосида умумий хулосалар берилган, наркотик моддалар ва психотроп воситаларнинг ноқонуний савдосига қарши курашиш бўйича амалий тавсиялар билдирилган.
The present article considers contractual and organizational mechanisms of international legal fight against illegal trade of narcotic substances and psychotropic drugs. On the basis of the carried-out analysis generalizations and practical recommendations in the field of international legal fight against illegal trade of narcotic substances and psychotropic drugs are made.
В статье рассмотрены договорные и организационные механизмы международно-правовой борьбы с незаконной торговлей наркотическими веществами и психотропными средствами. На основе проведенного анализа сделаны обобщения и даются практические рекомендации в области международно-правовой борьбы с незаконной торговлей наркотическими веществами и психотропными средствами.
ЖИНОЯТ СОДИР ЭТИЛГАНДАН КЕЙИН ЖИНОЯТЧИНИНГ ХАТТИ-ҲАРАКАТЛАРИНИ ТАВСИФЛОВЧИ ЖАЗОНИ ЕНГИЛЛАШТИРУВЧИ ҲОЛАТЛАР ТАҲЛИЛИ
Authors: Икром М. 
Published: August 2023

Мақолада Ўзбекистон Республикасининг Жиноят кодекси 55-моддасида белгиланган жазони енгиллаштирувчи айрим ҳолатлар назарий ва амалий мисоллар орқали таҳлил қилинган. Таҳлиллар асосида ушбу моддани янада такомиллаштириш бўйича таклиф ишлаб чиқилган.
The article analyzes some cases of mitigating punishment established in Article 55 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan through theoretical and practical examples. Based on the analyses, a proposal has been developed to further improve this article.
В статье на теоретических и практических примерах анализируются некоторые случаи смягчения наказания, предусмотренные ст. 55 Уголовного кодекса Республики Узбекистан. На основе проведенного анализа разработаны предложения по дальнейшему совершенствованию данной нормы.
Samenwerking in de zorg voor mensen met dementie
Authors: van Leeuwen Evelien , Hoff Jan-Luuk , van Lindenberg Peter-Willem 
Published: August 2023

Collaboration in dementia care: Gap between policy and practice
The number of people with dementia is growing rapidly due to population ageing. Several policy documents emphasize the importance of inter-organizational collaboration to deal with this increasing demand for care. Despite this aim, policy documents and interviews conclude that structural collaboration is difficult. This study answers the following research question: ‘How do experiences with collaboration in practice relate to principles in dementia policy documents?’ This question was answered in 39 interviews with national, regional and executive parties in the Netherlands and a policy analysis of the principles in the four most important dementia policy documents. Results show that despite the emphasis in policy documents on more collaboration, this is often not achieved in practice due to the lack of a clear governance structure and direction, due to the financing of individual organizations instead of collective activities and because cooperation between formal care parties and informal care providers is difficult. Furthermore, policy contrasts with practice in assumptions about the degree of independence of people with dementia, in assumptions about the interests of various parties and in a medical or social perspective on caring for people with dementia. This study concludes with recommendations to bridge the gap between policy and practice and to stimulate inter-organizational collaboration.
Investment Screening Against Strategic Cyber Risks
Authors: Scherpenisse Wouter , Stamhuis Evert , Quintavalla Alberto 
Published: August 2023

Investment Screening Against Strategic Cyber Risks
This article reviews the manner in which two types of legislation in the Netherlands, namely laws on foreign direct investment and laws on network and information security, address the risks that arise from changes in control over companies in the cybernetwork. It also identifies the potential vulnerabilities of the existing regulatory framework, which are due to the failure to adopt a sufficiently ecosystemic approach. While the EU legislation on network and information security contains appropriate and proportionate risk-management measures that ensure the security of supply chains, the Union regulation of foreign-direct-investment screening instruments appears to neglect direct suppliers and service providers.
McDonaldisering van elektronisch toezicht?
Authors: Daems Tom 
Published: August 2023

A McDonaldization of electronic monitoring? The ankle bracelet and the burger: spot the difference
In this essay the author discusses the invention, development and expansion of electronic monitoring, that is, the use of ankle bracelets as a means to supervise and control offenders or suspects in the community, using George Ritzer’s work on McDonaldization. The author argues that processes of McDonaldization can certainly be identified but he also points at some of the limitations of using McDonaldization to understand electronic monitoring in contemporary society.
Ações organizacionais para promoção da qualidade de vida no trabalho: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Melo Maria Pena Alves , Prado Nagma Nascimento , Do Prado Vanessa Dias Gomes , De Oliveira Luana Gonçalves , Correia Gisele Pereira , Silva Farlene Vieira , Martins Elma Rodrigues dos Santos , Correia Giselda Lourismar Pereira , Da Silveira Meire Raquel Paiva Vasconcelos , Rocha Cláudia Pereira , Da Silva Aiane Mara , Brandão Thays Peres 
Published: August 2023

A Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho é vulnerável aos determinantes sociais, políticos, sociais, econômicos, jurídicos e culturais o que a torna susceptível às interferências do ambiente de trabalho, mas também do meio que o trabalhador vive. A Qualidade de vida no trabalho é fundamental para incentivar os trabalhadores e aumentar o seu potencial criativo. Assim, esse estudo se justifica, pois, a implementação de ações que proporcionem QVT ocasiona benefícios laborais, reduzindo as doenças e proporcionando benefícios para as organizações. Essa pesquisa objetiva apresentar ações que promovam Qualidade de Vida nos ambientes laborais. Esse estudo trata-se de uma revisão narrativa explicativa de literatura, que realizou a busca nas bases de dados da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) e Portal de Periódicos da Capes no período de abril e maio de 2023. Para análise, foram selecionadas e descritos as principais da Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho e as estratégias utilizadas para proporcioná-la. Foram selecionados para análise 10 artigos publicados entre os anos de 2016 e 2023, dos quais, a partir da similaridade dos estudos emergiram nas categorias: “As estatísticas relacionadas ao mundo do trabalho”; “A qualidade de vida do trabalhador” e “Ações de Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho desenvolvidas pelas organizações”. Portanto nas ações desenvolvidas para a promoção da QVT estão a representatividade do caráter humano nas relações de trabalho, ou seja, o bem-estar, a equidade, práticas saudáveis, gestão participativa, reconhecimento, desenho de cargos, remuneração justa, entre outros elementos, com vistas a atender as necessidades dos trabalhadores.
Potencial da Apitoxina como antimicrobiano e modulador de resistência sobre Cryptococcus neoformans
Authors: Siqueira Francisléia Falcão França Santos , Da Silva Antônia Fernanda Lopes , Da Silva Wenderson Costa , Nobre Márcio Leonardo de Morais , Pereira Fátima Maria de Souza , Siqueira Hálmisson D’arley Santos , De Oliveira Francinete Sousa , Lopes Alyne Pereira , Sousa Cecília Andrade , Da Silva Francisco Laurindo 
Published: August 2023

Cryptococcus neoformans é uma levedura responsável por causar pneumonia e meningite criptocócica, que é fatal se não tratada adequadamente, já que desenvolveram características de virulência que o tornam um patógeno fúngico único e altamente resistente, como uma cápsula, que protege contra a fagocitose. O objetivo foi analisar a atividade da Apitoxina frente à cepa de Cryptococcus neoformans de importância em saúde pública. A apitoxina foi obtida de abelhas pertencentes à espécie tipo Apis mellifera scutella Lepeletier. Para determinação da atividade antifúngica foi utilizado o método de microdiluição em placas com diferentes concentrações da apitoxina. Foi utilizada a técnicas de Checkerboard para modulação da Apitoxina com antifúgicos padrões frente à Cryptococcus. Além disso, foi realizados testes da atividade hemolítica. Na concentração de 8 μg.mL–1, o veneno apresentou atividade fungicida. Nos testes de modulação da Apitoxina com os antifúngicos apresentou efeitos sinérgicos com anfotericina B e no teste realizado para avaliar os efeitos citotóxicos da Apitoxina não demonstrou atividade hemolítica em baixas concentrações, apenas a partir de 1024 μg.mL–1. Os resultados alcançados mostram indícios de que a Apitoxina deve ser estudada de forma mais minuciosa como uma possível alternativa terapêutica no combate às infecções fúngicas causada pela espécie Cryptococcus neoformans.
Chromian tourmaline and Cr-Sb-W-bearing rutile of the Kamennoozerskoe chromitite occurrence, Central Urals, Russia
Authors: Baksheev I. A. , Erokhin Yu. V. , Ekimenkova I. A. , Zakharov A. V. , Grigoriev V. V. , Yapaskurt V. O. , Koshlyakova N. N. 
Published: August 2023

This paper is focused on the tourmaline and associated minerals from veinlets cutting chromitite of the Kamennoozerskoe occurrence, which is a part of the Shabrovskoe district in the Central Urals. Tourmaline belongs to the dravite—oxy-dravite solid solution series, contains Cr (0,52–2,06 а.ф.), Ni (до 0,03 а.ф.), V (до 0,02 а.ф.) The Raman spectroscopy indicates Fe3+ in tourmaline. Rutile associated with tourmaline contains, wt %: 4.68–11.69 Sb2O5, 2.00–8.02 Cr2O3, and 0,88–1,14 WO3. Combination of high Sb and Cr contents in rutile is established possibly for the first time. It is suggested that tourmaline and associated minerals from the veinlets cutting chromite were formed in oxidizing environment.
Possibilities of on-board gravimetric and hydromagnetic survey in solving engineering-geological problems on the shelf
Authors: Kochetov M. V. , Shepelev A. A. , Chelyshev S. V. 
Published: August 2023

This article shows the possibilities of using on-board gravimetry and hydromagnetometry in combination with high-resolution seismic surveys in the framework of site surveys on the Arctic shelf. Geotechnical surveys were carried out in the southern part of the Kara Sea shelf on a study area of 25 km2 in order to identify potentially hazardous areas for setting up a floating drilling rig. The studies were carried out using a regular network of observations, consisting of 51 line and 26 secant profiles. The length of each profile is 5 km. Gravimetric research were carried out with the Chekan-AM marine on-board gravimeter in conjunction with magnetometric research using SeaSPY 2 towed marine magnetometers. The depth of research when performing engineering and geological surveys using the presented set of methods is the first 100 meters, up to 1 km. In this case, objects and phenomena of both technogenic and geological nature can represent a potential hazard. As the experience of carrying out this type of work in the south of the Arctic shelf shows, paleoincisions and paleovalleys are common hazards of the geological nature of the region under study. These structures are traditionally filled with weakly consolidated, often gas-saturated, sediments with inclusions of coarse-grained material. Paleoincisions are clearly manifested in the high-frequency component of the magnetic field, and the local component of the anomalous magnetic field was calculated to reveal them. As a result of a complex interpretation of gravity field anomalies and magnetic survey data, a curved linear zone was localized, crossing the entire study area. The identified anomalous zone is confined to the boundaries of the paleoincision, which was originally discovered according to seismoacoustic studies. Based on the results of gravity surveys, an area of negative anomalies was identified in the eastern part of the study area. According to the materials of seismoacoustic in this zone, paleocuts of a complex spatial and deep configuration are traced. It is noteworthy that these structures are not manifested in a magnetic field. Based on the obtained values of the gravitational field and seismoacoustic data, a seismic-density section of meridional strike was constructed across the entire area. As a result of 2D density modeling, the densities for the undercut paleoincision were selected and two deconsolidations were found at a depth of 200 meters. One of the model “artifacts” does not appear according to seismoacoustic studies and hydromagnetometry. The detected areas of decompaction can be caused by the gas saturation of the sedimentary strata and must be taken into account when setting up a floating drilling platform. The interpretation of the anomalous gravitational field in the specified complex of geophysical methods with a priori geological information makes it possible to predict the density structure of the studied rock mass and gives recommendations for further research.
Model Penduga Biomassa dan Karbon Mangrove dengan Pemanfaatan Citra Satelit Pleiades Di Kawasan Hutan Lindung Air Telang Kabupaten Banyuasin, Sumatera Selatan
Authors: Sundoko Ahmad , Ulqodry Tengku Zia , Armanto M Edi 
Published: August 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menguji kemampuan tingkat ketelitian model penduga biomassa dan karbon mangrove dengan menggunakan citra satelit pleiades di kawasan Hutan Lindung Air Telang dan menganalisis sebaran spasial biomassa dan karbon di kawasan Hutan Lindung Air Telang Kabupaten Banyuasin, Sumatera Selatan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah metode deskriiptif dan kuantiftatif. Metode deskriiptif dilakukan untuk menganalisis Biomassa dan Karbon Pengukuran Lapangan baik itu NDVI dan DVI. Metode kuantitatif dilakukan untuk menguji hubungan asosiatif antara Biomassa dan Karbon Pengukuran Lapangan yaitu NDVI dan DVI. Hasil penelitian menjelaskan tingkat pertumbuhan jenis mangrove anakan masih didominasi jenis Nipa fruticans memiliki potensi biomassa rata-rata 0,37 ton/ha, biomassa total 98,23 ton/ha, karbon rata-rata 0,18 tonC/ha, dan karbon total 46,17 tonC/ha. Tingkat pertumbuhan jenis mangrove tiang memiliki biomassa rata-rata 16,33 ton/ha, biomassa total 1.028,74 ton/ha, karbon rata-rata 7,67 toCn/ha, dan karbon total 483,51 tonC/ha, didominasi jenis rhizophora stylos dengan potensi biomassa rata-rata 21,25 ton/ha, biomassa total 467,60 ton/ha, karbon rata-rata 9,99 tonC/ha, dan karbon total 219,77 tonC/ha. Tingkat pertumbuhan jenis mangrove pohon memiliki biomassa rata-rata 71,79 ton/ha, biomassa total 4.164,05 ton/ha, karbon rata-rata 33,74 ton/ha, dan karbon total 1.957,10 ton/ha, didominasi jenis rhizophora apicullata dengan potensi biomassa rata-rata 64,40 ton/ha, biomassa total 2.253,96 ton/ha, karbon rata-rata 30,27 tonC/ha, dan karbon total 1.059,36 tonC/ha. Hasil penelitian menjelaskan model terpilih adalah model regresi linier. NDVI dan DVI berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap biomassa.
Antihyperglycemic Karamunting Leaf Extract (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Aiton) Hassk) in Alloxan Induced Wistar Strain Male Rats
Authors: Liberitera Sternatami , Solihah Indah , Sari Yuni Eka 
Published: August 2023

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is an endocrine disease characterized by an abnormal increase in blood glucose levels. Prevention of DM complications could be avoided by using antihyperglycemic therapy. Thus, may increase the risk of adverse effects. The discovery of antihyperglycemic compounds from medicinal plants was carried out to avoid adverse effects. One of the medicinal plants that has antihyperglycemic potential is karamunting (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Aiton) Hassk). This study was aimed to examine the antihyperglycemic activity of karamunting leaf extract and the compounds present in the extract with the highest activity. Activity test was carried out in vivo using Wistar strain male white rats. Extraction was carried out by multilevel maceration using n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and 96% ethanol as solvents. There were 6 treatment groups, namely the normal group, positive control, negative control, n-hexane extract, ethyl acetate extract, and 96% ethanol extract. The positive control was glibenclamide and the negative control was 0.5% Na CMC. Identification of the compounds contained in the extract was carried out by phytochemical screening. Statistical data analysis using one way ANOVA. The results showed that 96% ethanol extract of karamunting leaves had the best activity in reducing blood glucose levels with a decrease of 40%. The statistical test results showed a significant difference between each treatment group (p<0.05). In 96% ethanol extract of karamunting leaves, flavonoids, phenols, tannins and saponins were identified. Keywords: Extract, Hypoglicemia, Karamunting
CENÁRIO DE PARTOS NORMAL E CESÁREA EM UM HOSPITAL PÚBLICO DO INTERIOR DA REGIÃO AMAZÔNICA DO BRASIL
Authors: Nink Fabiana Rosa de Oliveira , Gonçalves Maria Fernanda Custódio , De Faria Isabelly Melissa Nunes 
Published: August 2023

Para um parto é fundamental que as gestantes tenham acesso a informações sobre os riscos e benefícios dos partos normais e cesarianos, para que possam tomar uma decisão informada e consciente, além de um acompanhamento pré-natal adequado, com exames de rotina e acompanhamento regular da equipe multiprofissional. Objetivo: O objetivo da pesquisa foi identificar a prevalência de cesarianas e de partos normal em um hospital público do interior da região Amazônica do Brasil. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico descritivo retrospetivo, utilizando abordagem quantitativa. Os dados foram obtidos por meio de consulta ao Sistema de Informações de Saúde (TABNET) - DATASUS - Ministério da Saúde, disponível em Informações de Saúde (TABNET) – DATASUS (saude.gov.br), no item Assistência à Saúde - Produção Hospitalar SIH/SUS. A análise foi realizada por meio de estatística descritiva após a organização dos dados em uma planilha do programa Microsoft Office Excel. Resultados e discussão: A análise evidenciou a quantidade de partos realizados em um hospital público no interior da região Amazônica. E assim, no que diz respeito aos partos normais, observa-se que houve uma redução considerável na quantidade total de partos normais realizados de 2018 a 2022, passando de 942 em 2018 para 515 em 2022. Essa diminuição é preocupante porque o parto normal é considerado o método mais seguro e saudável de dar à luz para a maioria das mulheres, desde que não haja complicações. Considerações finais: A redução no número de partos normais pode indicar um aumento no número de cesáreas desnecessárias, o que pode acarretar em riscos desnecessários para a mãe e o bebê, além de aumentar os custos do sistema de saúde.
WATER USE EFFICIENCY OF TARO (Colocasia esculenta) UNDER VARYING WATERING REGIMES AND PLANTING DENSITIES IN EMBU, KENYA
Authors: Njuguna Joyce Wambui , Karuma Anne N. , Gicheru Patrick 
Published: August 2023

<p><strong>Background. </strong>Taro (<em>Colocasia esculenta</em>) can be grown in a variety of environmental and edaphic conditions, but it is most typically grown in wetlands. The optimal conditions for its growth are two water regimes i.e., waterlogged or flooded conditions to dryland or unflooded conditions. An important criterion in crop yield is water use efficiency (WUE), and it has been suggested that crop production per unit of water used can be increased. <strong>Objectives.</strong> To determine the WUE of taro in Kenya’s sub-humid environment under different watering regimes and planting densities. <strong>Methodology.</strong> A study was conducted at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) – Embu Research Centre, during the long rains (LR) 2021, short rains (SR) 2021/2022, and long rains (LR) 2022. A factorial experiment with a split-plot layout arranged in a completely randomized block design was used. The main factor was the irrigation levels while the sub-factor was the planting density, with three replications. The three irrigation levels were at 100 %, 60 %, and 30 % based on the field capacity (FC). The planting densities used were 0.5m × 0.5m (40,000 plants ha<sup>-1</sup>), 1m × 0.5m (20,000 plants ha<sup>-1</sup>), and 1m × 1m (10,000 plants ha<sup>-1</sup>), representative of high, medium, and low planting densities respectively. <strong>Results.</strong> The WUE was influenced by season and watering regime (<em>P &lt; 0.05</em>). The 30% FC had the highest WUE with the 100 % FC having the lowest. The high WUE under 30 % FC (19.40 kg ha<sup>-1</sup>mm<sup>-1</sup>) was associated with the high biomass (1.97 kg) and low water use (2269.41 mm) recorded under limited water conditions. The medium (1m × 0.5m) planting density attained the highest WUE (12.16 kg ha<sup>-1</sup>mm<sup>-1</sup>) with the high planting density (0.5m × 0.5m) having the lowest (10.65 kg ha<sup>-1</sup>mm<sup>-1</sup>), though no significant differences were recorded. <strong>Implications. </strong>The<strong> </strong>varying watering regimes and planting densities in this study have different capacities to utilize the supplied water. The total taro biomass increased with decrease in water supplied and in turn maximized the water use efficiency. <strong>Conclusion.</strong> To achieve the highest yield per unit of water consumed, a watering regime of 30 % FC and a planting density of 1 m × 0.5 m (20,000 plants ha<sup>-1</sup>) is recommended.</p><p> </p><div id="gtx-trans" style="position: absolute; left: 179px; top: 404.969px;"> </div>