bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O uso da Malva no Brasil
Authors: Ferreira Aldenor da Silva , Homma Alfredo Kingo Oyama
Published: June 2024

The article delves into the historical trajectory of mallow (Urena lobata L.) utilization in Brazil, a plant indigenous to the national flora and a perfect analogue to jute (Corchorus olitorius L. and Corchorus capsularis L.), an exotic plant. The objective of the article is to generate insights into the process of mallow utilization aimed at fiber production for the crafting of sacks used in packaging agricultural products, as well as for other weaving purposes. To achieve this, we analyze the historical context in which the first attempts at mallow cultivation in Brazil occurred, spanning from the late 19th century to the early decades of the 20th century. Additionally, we examine the current cultivation context of this plant, particularly in the Amazon. In this region, there is primarily the collection and/or cultivation of mallow for seed production in the northeastern region of Pará, while in the neighboring state of Amazonas, cultivation is aimed at fiber production. The methodology employed was documentary research, conducted in the archives of significant agricultural research institutions in the country. The relevance of the topic lies in the fact that mallow has practically replaced jute in the Amazon, not due to disparities in the production process or the efficacy and quality of its fibers, but rather because of the abandonment of jute-related research in the region and the availability of seeds. This oversight has led to a scarcity in production and seed supply, causing riverside communities to now predominantly cultivate mallow.
PLANNING OF CONSTRUCTION SITES USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Building Production, Mudryy Ihor
Published: June 2024

Planning construction sites involves determining the layout of temporary facilities on the site and significantly impacts the safety and efficiency of construction activities. However, such planning is a complex combinatorial problem that encompasses multiple objectives and becomes more challenging with an increasing number of objects and constraints on work execution conditions. To reduce the complexity of creating such solutions, the use of intelligent design systems is facilitated. The study analyzed existing information modeling technologies for finding optimal solutions based on adopted efficiency criteria and identified drawbacks in such systems. Through theoretical research, the conclusion was drawn that current information technologies for optimizing construction site planning address issues only in isolated aspects, such as minimizing the areas of administrative or storage facilities or reducing costs for unproductive resource movements.
SYNTHESIS OF RATIONAL CONSTRUCTIVE SOLUTION OF STEEL ROOF TRUSSES
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Building Production, Hohol Myron , Sydorak Dmytro ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Building Constructions and Bridges, Hohol Marko ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Heat and Gas Supply and Ventilation
Published: June 2024

The article examines the issue of the occurrence and influence of bending moments on the bearing capacity of a combined steel truss made of rectangular bent-welded profiles. A comparative analysis of technical and economic indicators in terms of material intensity, labor intensity, and cost of traditional-typical and lightweight combined steel trusses was carried out. The paper examines steel trusses of long-span buildings with a span of 30 m. The force graphs (bending moments and axial forces) for various calculation schemes of the combined steel truss are shown. An analysis of the forces in the combined truss for different ways of connecting the lattice to the chords was carried out. The plot of normal stresses along the middle line of the stiffening girder of the combined truss for various calculation schemes is presented. The load-bearing capacity of compressed rods with different connection methods was calculated. According to the research results, an engineering method of taking into account the influence of bending moments is proposed.
OPPORTUNITIES OF WET-HANDLED COAL BOTTOM ASH USE IN BINDING MATERIALS: А REVIEW
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Highways and Bridges, Sobol Khrystyna , Marushchak Roman ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Highways and Bridges
Published: June 2024

Nowadays conventional binding material for the construction sector is Portland cement. Portland cement consists mainly of high-energy intensive with a significant carbon footprint Portland cement clinker. Reduction of clinker content in binding materials becomes the utmost priority for scientists in the field, it is reflected in manufacturers’ Sustainability Road Maps. This fact triggers searches and actions in different directions such as improving grinding technologies, chemical additives and admixtures development, and extension of the cementitious portfolio itself to increase the availability of raw materials. More and more often in construction technologies materials that relatively recently did not represent a value as cementitious due to the availability of more easy options, are being used. This article considers opportunities and aspects of wet-handled coal bottom ash use from thermal power stations.
REDUCING THE DURATION OF THE FLOW-LINE CONSTRUCTION IN PARALLEL USING EXISTING TEAMS
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Building Production, Ivaneiko Ihor
Published: June 2024

In this article, a matrix model (ones (rank organization of types of work matrix (ROTW)) is used to determine the location and connection in space and time of the main and additional parallel grippers. The main works are used to calculate the values of grippers by a sequential parallel method for technologically similar processes, and additional ones - by a parallel method to increase the amount of resource. The mathematical model includes the research objective and parameters that affect the construction time. The optimal solution is achieved by the parallel method in stages: by reducing the periods and duration of flow-lines, initial and final values of grips and critical works. There has been no study of a sequential method of reducing the construction period using only existing crews. The effectiveness of the phased method of reducing the construction period is determined in comparison with the method of using additional parallel flow-lines
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CALCULATION METHODS OF CLT STRUCTURES
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Building Production, Vybranets Yurii , Deineka Vitalii ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Building Production
Published: June 2024

One of the important tasks of modern construction is the search for new constructive solutions and the introduction of new construction technologies. Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) technology is a new material for Ukraine that has proven itself in Europe and America as effective and environmentally friendly with many advantages. Since CLT panels are not widely distributed, studied and do not contain references in the normative literature in Ukraine, the study of these structures is extremely relevant. This paper presents a comparative analysis of the CLT calculation methods of panels: using the RFEM 6 and LIRA-FEM software and analytical calculation. The research concerns three types of panels: three-layer, five-layer, and seven-layer under the action of a load of 1.5 and 5.0 kN/m2. The main parameter under consideration is the vertical deflection of the panels. The results of all calculations are collected in one table, where you can analyze the discrepancy between different methods of calculating the CLT structures.
FEATURES OF THE PROCESS OF LOADING AND TRANSPORTATION OF HOT ASPHALT CONCRETE MIXTURE. UKRAINIAN EXPERIENCE
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Highways and Bridges, Rybchynskyi Sergii , Sidun Iurii ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Highways and Bridges, Novytskyi Yurii ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Highways and Bridges, Stechyshyn Stepan ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Highways and Bridges
Published: June 2024

Depicted in the Article are two stages of technological construction processes for asphalt concrete courses, namely: loading and transportation of asphalt concrete mix. As regards the loading, presented in the Article are two versions of discharging directly into dump body of dump truck or into storage hopper. Mentioned are the advantages of storage hopper usage, as well as the variety of such facilities and the storage time for asphalt concrete mix inside them. Described is the preparation procedure for a dump body of dump truck prior to loading (cleaning, lubrication). Explained are both the proper and improper schemes of loading, as well as the visual signs of asphalt concrete quality after discharging. Described is the right way to protect the asphalt concrete mix against cooling in dump body of dump truck, as well as the proper distance and allowed time-interval for transportation, possible problems occurring during transportation, expediency of using re-loaders for discharging the mix into the receiving hopper of asphalt paver
INCREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CIVIL PROTECTION BY THE DESIGN OPTIMIZING: THE REVIEW
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Building Constructions and Bridges, Kyryliak Mariia , Babii Yana ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Building Constructions and Bridges, Lobodanov Maxim ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Building Constructions and Bridges, Blikharskyi Zinovii ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Department of Building Constructions and Bridges
Published: June 2024

Due to today's conditions, it is necessary to reconsider the purpose of buildings and structures that use a significant number of reinforced concrete elements subjected to complex stress-strain states. The researchers are faced with the task of determining the residual bearing capacity of an element with uneven damage, which will allow choosing the most optimal option for calculating and selecting materials. A detailed analysis of the most common damages to reinforced concrete structures, including protective structures and shelters, from the effects of explosives and weapons of various types was carried out to optimize and maintain strength and durability. It is also important to study the impact of damage that causes a stress-strain state that cannot be predicted by calculation.
Two Cases of Postpartum HELLP Syndrome: A Rare Presentation of Preeclampsia-Associated Liver Disease and Hepatocellular Dysfunction
Authors: Do Van Anh , Murali Arvind R. , Vora Rutva , Greves Christine , Carlan Steve J.
Published: June 2024

Background: HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets) is a severe and sometimes fatal pregnancy condition characterized by hemolysis, increased liver enzymes, and low platelet count. While most cases occur before delivery, approximately 25% of cases manifest within 48 hours after delivery. One rare but life-threatening complication of HELLP syndrome is intraparenchymal liver hematoma.
Case: In this report, we present two postpartum HELLP syndrome patients with diverse clinical manifestations. Case 1 involves a 30-year-old woman who presented with a significant subcapsular liver hematoma as a complication of postpartum preeclampsia-associated liver illness. Following conservative treatment, she improved significantly, and no surgical intervention was required. This type of subcapsular hematoma occurs in less than 2% of pregnancies complicated by HELLP. Case 2 describes an unusual HELLP presentation in a 38-year-old woman who was diagnosed with postpartum HELLP syndrome with acute liver injury and hepatic hemorrhage.
Conclusion: These unique presentations underscore the significance of early detection and prompt treatment of postpartum HELLP syndrome, as it can significantly reduce risks to the mother’s health and improve overall outcomes.
The Effectiveness of Using Electronic Portfolios as a Learning Tool in Enhancing the Writing Performance of Saudi Female Intermediate Students at Taif University: Teachers’ Perspectives
Authors: Adel Mohammed Shami Abrar
Published: June 2024

One of the most challenging skills to master for intermediate English language learners is writing skill because it requires them to have a profound knowledge of the structure of the language, vocabulary, and style of writing. Therefore, this study investigated the effectiveness of using electronic portfolios as a learning tool to enhance the English writing skills of Saudi female English intermediate-level students from their teachers’ perspectives. This study used mixed methods in which a Zoom interview of five questions was used to gather qualitative data, and a Yes/ No questionnaire of 10 questions was used to collect quantitative data. The participants were teachers who teach English intermediate-level Saudi female students at Taif University. The data was analyzed qualitatively and quantitively. The study concluded that teachers believed that there are many advantages for the incorporating of e. portfolios when teaching that would account for the development of the language learning process. Further, there are some challenges that encountered the participants.
Translating and Subtitling Cultural-Bound Expressions Based on Friends Series into Arabic
Authors: Mudawe Nurain Mudawe Osama
Published: June 2024

The fast pace of technology and the great revolution in the media industry have increased the demand for subtitling services to contribute to the dissemination of knowledge around the globe. This necessity for subtitling audiovisual products from English into Arabic has become daunting for Arab translators. Hence, the primary purpose of the present study is to identify the challenges of subtitling cultural-bond expression and investigate the impact of applying the Pederson Model in overcoming difficulties associated with subtitling in the Arabic Language. These difficulties are attributed to the fact that various modes of media embrace an abundance of cultural-bound expressions. The main question addressed in the study was how the Pederson Model contributes to translating and subtitling cultural-bound expressions into Arabic. Therefore, to reveal the myth of the potential challenges of subtitling cultural-bound expression, the study adopted a corpus-based approach based on the Pedersen model (2005). Excerpts from Friends, the famous American sitcom, were used in the study as a corpus to investigate difficulties associated with subtitling cultural-bound expressions, including pop culture, idioms, and phrases. In addition, the Pedersen taxonomy of subtitling strategies is applied in the study to examine the techniques used to subtitle cultural-bound expressions from English into Arabic. The corpus analysis based on Pedersen’s model has revealed the nature of subtitling difficulties associated with cultural-bound expressions. Moreover, Pedersen’s taxonomy of subtitling strategies has a critical and significant role in overcoming subtitling difficulties associated with culturally-bound expressions
Algerian and Egyptian Acrobats Abroad: History from below and Occidentalist Narratives of Fact Re-narrated
Authors: Abdelaziz Tritha
Published: June 2024

Though hidden in plain sight and aesthetically relegated to the margin of history, Arab acrobats’ accounts in the West are critical terrains that shift the spotlight downwards, signal new versions of the inscription of Otherness and recreate the absent/present agency of acrobats as active interlocutors and “dissenting voices”. They remain valuable archival material that particularly challenges Orientalist orthodoxies and Western clashing tropes; they are undoubtedly alternative discourses of difference that run counter to the binary mainstream trope and the fixed taxonomy of East versus West. The researcher’s particular interest is in the Algerians and Egyptians. The ultimate aim is to show an Occidentalist façade of representing the Western Other. The author argues that these acrobatic experiences formulate a parallel Occidentalist discourse that tries to create a counter-discursive narrative of fact. This is significant in in the building up of an Occidentalist project. It shows how the acrobats have turned into examiners and eyewitnesses from within Western contexts. This article starts from this aporetic question: to what extent do Algerian and Egyptian acrobats recreate their agency and enunciate an alternative façade of Occidentalism? Using a postcolonial micro-historicist[i] approach, this paper aims to undermine both the Orientalist discourse and the Occidentalist thesis based on Hassan Hanafi’s allegiance. Ranging from the itineraries of Abachi troupe to the trajectories of Amin brothers and Ramses groups, this article concludes that the discourse generated is not Orientalism but rather a heterogeneous version of Occidentalism.
MOLECULAR SENSIBILIZATION PROFILES TO FUR ANIMAL ALLERGENS IN RUSSIAN PATIENTS
Authors:   Research and Clinical Institute of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery named after Academician Yuri Veltischev with the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia, Zhukalina E.F. , Pampura A.N. ,   Research and Clinical Institute of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery named after Academician Yuri Veltischev with the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia, Surovenko T.N. ,   Pacific State Medical University of the Ministry of Healthcare of Russia, Vladivostok, Primorsky Krai, Russia, Medvedeva A.D. ,   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
Published: June 2024

Molecular sensibilization patterns have not been yet described for the Russian population, which makes it difficult to develop prevention, elimination and treatment methods for patients with allergic pathology. The purpose of this research was to analyze patterns of sensibilization to components of fur animal allergens in patients examined in order to exclude the sensibilization. Materials and methods used: results of 1113 Immuno Solid-phase Allergen Chip (ISAC) in patients with suspected atopy were analyzed. In all patients, sIgE concentrations to allergenic components of fur animals were determined. Results: 468 (58.21%) of 1113 were found to have sensibilization to fur animal allergens. Of these, 396 (84.62%) were sensibilized to the cat, 277 (59.19%) to the dog, 98 (20.94%) to the horse, and 26 (5.55%) to the mouse. sIgE to Fel d 1 was determined in 90.91% of patients with cat sensibilization, and the median concentration of sIgE to Fel d 1 was higher than to Fel d 2 (p=0.011) and Fel d 4 (p<0.001) (5.4 [1,7; 15]). ISU-E, sIgE to Can f 1 was detected in 73.29%, to Can f 2 - in 18.05%, to Can f 5 - in 41.52% of patients sensibilized to dogs. Among children under 9 y/o, the frequency of detection of sensitization to Can f 5 was less frequent than in the group of children aged over 10 y/o and adults (p<0.001). Conclusion: the Russian population is characterized by a high prevalence of sensibilization to fur animal allergens. Most patients had polysensibilization to components of cat (Fel d 1) and dog (Can f 1, 2 and 5) allergens. It was revealed that Can f 2 has a higher allergenic potential, which in its turn allows it to be identified as a major dog allergen. 92.55% of patients with sensibilization to Fur-bearing animals have an increased risk of developing asthma.
PECULIARITIES OF THE COURSE OF IgG4-RELATED DISEASE IN CHILDREN
Authors:   Department of Children’s Diseases with the N.F. Filatov Clinical Institute of Children’s Health of the I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia, Shpitonkova O.V. , Podchernyaeva N.S. ,   Department of Children’s Diseases with the N.F. Filatov Clinical Institute of Children’s Health of the I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia, Afonina E.Yu. ,   I.M. Sechenov Center for Maternity and Childhood with the I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia, Kostina Yu.O. ,   I.M. Sechenov Center for Maternity and Childhood with the I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia, Seraya V.A. ,   I.M. Sechenov Center for Maternity and Childhood with the I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia, Osminina M.K. ,   Department of Children’s Diseases with the N.F. Filatov Clinical Institute of Children’s Health of the I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia, Podzolkova V.A. ,   Department of Children’s Diseases with the N.F. Filatov Clinical Institute of Children’s Health of the I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia, Borminskaya I.D. ,   N.V. Sklifosovskiy Institute of Clinical Medicine with the I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia, Nikolaeva M.N. ,   I.M. Sechenov Center for Maternity and Childhood with the I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
Published: June 2024

Purpose of this research was to summarize data on the features of the course of IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) in children in a series of clinical observations. Materials and methods used: a single-center observational study included four pediatric patients with both clinically and morphologically confirmed IgG4-RD. Age of onset, duration of the disease prior to diagnosis, clinical, instrumental, laboratory and morphological studies were analyzed at the time of onset and during follow-up. The duration of follow-up ranged from 6 months to 7 years. The disease manifested with orbital pseudotumor in two patients, with diabetes insipidus in a single patient and with fever, signs of high inflammatory and immunological activity in another patient. The period for diagnosis was 3 to 12 months. The diagnosis was based on a biopsy of orbital tissue with detection of signs of fibrosis, obliterating phlebitis, and subsequent immunohistochemical testing for the presence of IgG4. Three children received basic therapy with steroids and cytostatics, a single child had received cytostatics solely. A clinical effect was achieved during therapy: no progression of the disease was recorded in all patients according to instrumental observation.
THERAPEUTIC MONITORING OF BEDAQUILINE DRUG USE IN THE TREATMENT OF CHILDREN WITH MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT RESPIRATORY TUBERCULOSIS
Authors:   National Medical Research Center for Phthisiopulmonology and Infectious Diseases of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia, Aksenova V.A. ,   I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia, Kazakov A.V. ,   National Medical Research Center for Phthisiopulmonology and Infectious Diseases of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia,   I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia,   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia, Klevno N.I. ,   National Medical Research Center for Phthisiopulmonology and Infectious Diseases of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia,   I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia, Pakhlavonova A.D. ,   National Medical Research Center for Phthisiopulmonology and Infectious Diseases of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia, Romanenko V.A. ,   National Medical Research Center for Phthisiopulmonology and Infectious Diseases of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia, Karasev A.V. ,   “ABT” Immunological Laboratory, Moscow, Russia, Shevlyakova O.A. ,   “ABT” Immunological Laboratory, Moscow, Russia, Sokolskaya E.A. ,   National Medical Research Center for Phthisiopulmonology and Infectious Diseases of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
Published: June 2024

Use of Bedaquiline in children is studied relatively rarely therefore, according to the WHO experts, it is necessary to further conduct the research on the effectiveness and safety of including of the Bedaquiline drug in chemotherapy regimens in children as well as to obtain the new data on the characteristics of its metabolism in routine clinical practice. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the therapeutic monitoring performance of the Bedaquiline drug use in treatment of pediatric patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (TB). Materials and methods used: pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters were determined in 10 patients of both genders aged 6 to 17 y/o who had received Bedaquiline drug as part of complex therapy in the treatment regimen for multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB). All patients had not received anti-tuberculosis drugs previously. Results: during the period of initial daily administration (saturation) of the Bedaquiline drug, Cmax was 3901 ng/ml, Cmin 165 ng/ml, Me 1672 (781.7-2562.3; 95% CI) ng/ml. During the period of maintenance dose intake (3 times per week) prior to taking the drug, Cmax was 987 ng/ml, Cmin 251 ng/ml, Me 504 (340.2-667.7; 95% CI) ng/ml, two hours after Bedaquiline intake Cmax was 2387 ng/ml, Cmin 576 ng/ml, Me 1429 (1005.9-1852.1; 95% CI) ng/ml. Conclusion: the data obtained coincide with the bibliographical data on the Bedaquiline PK in children aged 5 to 8 y/o issues.
O papel da educação social na promoção de competências socioemocionais em contexto escolar
Authors:   Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Jesus Ana Salomé de , Margarido Cristóvão ,   Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Sánchez Eva Maria Torrecilla ,   Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Pocinho Ricardo ,   Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
Published: June 2024

Nas nossas vivências, pessoais e sociais, encontramos uma ligação intrínseca entre as competências sociais e as competências emocionais, na medida em que a vertente social se relaciona com a construção de relações positivas com os outros e nesse relacionamento é essencial a gestão das emoções (Merrell & Gueldener, 2010). Vários estudos têm demonstrado que o desenvolvimento de competências socioemocionais é fundamental para a adaptação das crianças às exigências da sociedade (Greenberg et al., 2003). A escola é um contexto fundamental para o desenvolvimento dos alunos, sendo crucial que esta assuma a responsabilidade de dar resposta não apenas às necessidades académicas dos alunos, mas também às suas necessidades socioemocionais. A Educação Social, ao ter como foco de intervenção o desenvolvimento humano, apostando na sua individualidade, assume um papel essencial no contexto educativo. O educador social deve, assim, neste contexto, adotar um espírito colaborativo, interdisciplinar e de capacitação de toda a comunidade educativa no âmbito das competências socioemocionais. É neste âmbito que surge o projeto Sentir@Ser, desenvolvido por uma educadora social em contexto escolar e que visa a promoção de competências socioemocionais através de práticas de Mindfulness. O Sentir@Ser é destinado a alunos desde a educação pré-escolar até ao 9º ano do ensino básico e inclui um conjunto diversificado de atividades desenhadas de acordo com os destinatários e os objetivos definidos.
La innovación educativa en el Diario de la Educación (2015-2022): prensa pedagógica para la transformación
Authors:   Universidad de Valladolid, Gajardo-Espinoza Katherine , Rubio Laura Escalona ,   Universidad de Valladolid, Cáceres-Iglesias Judith ,   Universidad de Valladolid, Santamaría-Cárdaba Noelia ,   Universidad de Valladolid
Published: June 2024

La escasez de la prensa digital pedagógica y educativa en España hace que sea una cuestión con limitaciones en el análisis de su significado y de su alcance. Tratando de ayudar a paliar esta situación, el presente estudio tiene como objetivo analizar el significado de la innovación educativa en uno de los principales medios de prensa digital educativa en España, el Diario de la Educación. La metodología empleada es cualitativa, en concreto se ha desarrollado una investigación documental mediante el análisis de contenido del Diario de la Educación, un periódico digital que busca proporcionar información, análisis y opiniones rigurosas sobre la educación en España y América Latina. Los resultados obtenidos revelan que la innovación educativa es un concepto antiguo y polisémico que busca mejorar la calidad de los procesos educativos. Sin embargo, su significado ha caído en contradicciones debido a la influencia de lógicas de mercado en la educación, confundiéndola con el uso de tecnologías o métodos educativos. En conclusión, resulta importante promover espacios investigativos sobre la incidencia de la prensa digital educativa en la sociedad y comprender cómo se materializa el discurso de la innovación educativa en este tipo de medios.
The formative dimension of self-analyses of teaching activity
Authors:   PhD student, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj Napoca (Romania). E-mail: anastasia.cioloca@ubbcluj.ro, CIOLOCA Anastasia-Mălina , BOCOȘ Mușata-Dacia ,   Prof. Dr., Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca (Romania). E-mail:
musata.bocos@ubbcluj.ro
Published: June 2024

The educational environment, in its entirety (ethos, environment, educational offer, teacher-pupil relations, pedagogical actions) is oriented towards meeting formally established quality standards in line with the educational needs of the direct and indirect educational beneficiaries. Ensuring the quality of teaching is a concern of teachers, and they are therefore interested in increasing the degree of professional efficiency and, implicitly, their perception and self-perception. This paper, based on qualitative educational research, presents a comparative analysis of ten case studies, based on specific teaching actions undertaken and self-monitored by primary school teachers in Romania, through the practice of self-analysis of teaching activity. In this paper we aimed to explore the triggers of teachers' higher-quality professional performance generated by the practice of self-analysis of teaching activity. As relevant aspects of teaching effectiveness, perceived by the participants in a focus group, following the practice of self-analysis of the teaching activity, we mention the following formative valences of it: use of critical thinking, knowledge of personal and professional identity, identification of answers to self-reflective questions, teaching self-regulation and awareness of dysfunctions in the educational process.
Study on the elements of moral education included in the curriculum documents for preschool education in Romania (2000-2022)
Authors:   Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca (Romania)., PETCU-NICOLA Nicoleta-Alina , OPRIŞ Dorin ,   “1 December 1918” University, Alba-Iulia (Romania).
Published: June 2024

The particularly complex issue of the curriculum for preschool education remains an
open one, given the rapid social changes of the current period, but also the results of research in educational sciences and psychology. All of theses force reconsiderations from multiple perspectives, especially related to the cognitive training-development and from the perspective of the child's moral education. The present research aimed to analyze the editions of school programs, the curriculum and methodological benchmarks, official documents approved by the Romanian Ministry of Education, from 2000 to 2022, considering the moral aspects they include. At the same time, a series of comparative analyzes were carried out, at the level of trends, purposes or approach, with similar documents from other countries. The conclusions show that in Romania moral education is not addressed in preschool education as a distinct subject, with its own objectives and contents, some of its own elements are found in other areas addressed by these documents, and the moral model is very little addressed in these documents. Under these conditions, teachers are forced to draw up their own reference documents for the didactic activities
they carry out in relation to this classical dimension of education.
Investigation of gifted students' mathematical proving processes
Authors:   Kumla Secondary School, Gaziantep (Turkey).  E-mail: ddinamit7@gmail.com, DİNAMİT Duygu , ULUSAN Serhan ,   Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın (Turkey). E-mail:
serhan.ulusan@adu.edu.tr
Published: June 2024

The “proving process” was considered as the stages that should be exist in a proof and
in this study, it was aimed to investigate the mathematical proving processes and opinions about proof of gifted students. Case study, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study. The research was carried out with the students determined by criterion sampling method. The attendance of students to Science and Art Education Centre, the data obtained from the Proof Interview Form and the opinions of mathematics teachers constituted the criteria of the criterion sampling method. As a data collection tool, the Proof Interview Form and the Proof Clinical Interview Form were used. "Proof Clinical Interview Form" prepared by the researcher was applied to examine the students' proving processes. The data obtained from the clinical interviews were analysed with the descriptive analysis. Students were generally able to examine the problem situation and formulate the conjecture, but they did not determine the appropriate strategies, perform the necessary actions and summarize clearly while proving.
The effects of realistic mathematics education on students' achievement and attitudes towards mathematics on integer operations
Authors:   Ministry of National Education, (Gazipaşa/Antalya) Turkey. E mail: ezgizog@hotmail.com, GÜBBÜK Ezgi , UYGUN Tuğba ,   Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Faculty of
Education,
Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, (Alanya/Antalya) Turkey. E-mail:
tugba.uygun@alanya.edu.tr
Published: June 2024

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) on 7th grade students' achievement on integer operations and their attitudes towards mathematics and to determine students' views about the RME approach. The research was carried out with the participation of 11 students. Exploratory sequential mixed design was used. In the quantitative part of the research, one group pre-test-post-test design as one of the weak experimental designs was used. On the other hand, case study was used in the qualitative part. In the research, the achievement test consisting of 10 open-ended questions prepared by the researcher and the mathematics attitude scale developed by the Department of Education Research and Development (EARGED) were used as quantitative data sources. On the other hand, semi-structured interview form developed by the researcher and student diaries were collected as qualitative data sources. Also, they were asked to write a diary in which they expressed their opinions about the activities in each week, and interviews were held within 3 weeks after the application had been completed. As a result of the research, it was observed that Realistic Mathematics Education increased the students' achievement and positively affected their attitudes towards mathematics.
Informal statistical inferences of primary school students on the concept of variability
Authors:   Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University, Karaman (Turkey). E-mail:
nadideylmz70@gmail.com, YILMAZ Nadide , AKTAŞ, Sümeyye ,   Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University, Karaman (Turkey). E-mail:
saktas664@gmail.com
Published: June 2024

It was aimed to reveal the informal statistical inferences of primary school students on the concept of variability. A phenomenographic research approach was adopted. A task was adapted and used as a data collection tool. Clinical interviews were conducted with 20 primary school students from each grade level. Data were analyzed within the context of the analysis framework hierarchy of development for variability. The results showed that the highest number of students were at Level 1, followed by those who are at Level 0. It can also be seen that the numbers of the students who are at Level 3 and Level 4 are close to each other and smaller than the number of students at Level 1. In addition, it is seen that there is no 1st grade student at Level 4 and that the majority of the students at Level 3 and Level 4 are 3rd and 4th graders. One out of four students had difficulty in informal statistical inferences on the concept of variability. Informal statistical inferences on the concept of variability of three out of every four students, albeit at different levels, drew attention.
Chronic care case management for the frail elderly population in the United States: normative, funding and organizational aspects
Authors: De Belvis Antonio G. , Konig Madeleine
Published: June 2024

In the most developed countries, it is necessary to bring about significant changes to health care delivery through the strengthening of prevention, rehabilitation and the integration of the social and healthcare dimensions.
This means moving the policy focus from “treating” to “taking care” of the sick in a broader and more integrated way, one which is more closely linked to the World Health Organization’s definition of health as physical, psychological and social well-being. This change involves the delivery of care for the elderly. Developed countries are confronting this issue by using different community-based programs to integrate acute and long-term care services for frail elderly individuals with complex health needs.
The objective of this health policy article is to give an overview of the most recent initiatives on long-term care management for the elderly including normative, funding and organizational issues in the USA, as their public health system largely differs from those of the Western European countries.
Particular attention is given to the PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly), which applies a comprehensive approach to managing the care of the frail elderly population and would represent a new framework in geriatric care. By incorporating a central core care team to manage the needs of each elderly individual, this approach recognizes the contributing factors that non-traditional health related functions play in the overall health of the individual.
Although there is a little knowledge of this program, as it covers a very small percentage of the eligible individuals, and it may be difficult to extrapolate to other sectors of the population, PACE offers many lessons that could be applied to more effective integration of care for individuals and lead to better health outcomes.
La Genomica in Sanità Pubblica. Sintesi delle evidenze e delle conoscenze disponibili sull’utilizzo della genomica ai fini della prevenzione
Authors: Boccia Stefania , Simone Benedetto , Gualano Maria Rosaria , Agodi Antonella , Coviello Domenico , Dagna Bricarelli Francesca , Dallapiccola Bruno , Di Maria Emilio , Genuardi Maurizio , Ricciardi Walter
Published: June 2024

Public Health Genomics (PHG) has been defined as the responsible and effective translation of genome-based knowledge for the benefit of population health (Bellagio workshop, April 2005). The Italian Network of Public Health Genomics (GENISAP, http://istituti.unicatt.it/igiene_1830.html) was founded in 2006 as a follow-up of the PHG European Network (PHGEN) research activities. It is coordinated by Walter Ricciardi and Stefania Boccia from the Institute of Hygiene of the Faculty of Medicine of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome. The aim of GENISAP is to integrate genomics into public health policy and practice in Italy in a responsible and effective manner. As such, GENISAP members elaborated the present document to describe the state of the art of PHG in Italy, in order to encourage the generation of evidence-based knowledge on genetic testing especially for common complex disorders. In Italy, about 560,000 genetic tests, including 311,069 cytogenetic and 248,691 molecular analyses, were recorded in 2007, but there is limited experience of translation of genomic testing for complex diseases into clinical practice (mostly on hereditary breast/ovarian and colorectal cancer syndromes). The collaboration between the Italian Health Ministry - that has introduced an action plan on genomics and predictive medicine in the 2010-2012 National Prevention Plan - and the GENISAP network will result in a fast advancement of Public Health Genomics in Italy.
The socioeconomic determinants of University dropouts: The case of Greece
Authors: Stylianou Tasos , Milidis Alexandros
Published: June 2024

This research paper aims to explore the issue of university dropouts in Greece, which has become a growing concern in recent years due to its impact on individuals, educational institutions, and society as a whole. One of the main contributing factors to students discontinuing their higher education in Greece is the choice of the wrong faculty. Financial challenges, unrelated to tuition fees, also significantly affect students’ ability to pursue their studies. Family background plays a crucial role, with students from families with higher educational attainment exhibiting greater persistence. The study found that gender, age, and academic performance can influence students’ perceptions of dropout factors, which can change as they progress through their educational journey. To address these challenges, the research proposes a multifaceted approach, including early intervention programs, expanded financial support, improved mental health and counseling services, flexible learning options, and strong academic advising.
Teaching the subject Applied Chemistry using flipped classroom method
Authors: Cídlová Hana , Horská Jana
Published: June 2024

We have changed the method of teaching the subject Applied Chemistry at Faculty of Education, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic. Instead of a classic lecture, elements of a flipped classroom method are used. We brought the curriculum closer to the STEM concept. Our text discusses our first experiences with this way of teaching. An interesting finding, among other things, is that students with different life experiences perceive this method of teaching differently. Older students, who already work as teachers at lower secondary school, appreciate it and perceive it clearly positively. On the contrary, younger students claim that the teaching was worse prepared.
Dyslexia and Chemistry Teaching
Authors: Cídlová Hana , Měcháčková Lucie , Bayerová Anna
Published: June 2024

Dyslexia is the best-known and the earliest known learning disorder from the group of specific learning disorders, because it most noticeably affects the school achievements of pupils. Dyslexia is usually known as a reading disorder. However, it is much more than only a problem with reading (Zelinková, 1994). Many publications have been written about dyslexia in general. A significant part of them deals with the practical effort to “teach dyslexics to read” (e.g. Novák, 2013, Navrátilová, 2015). However, there is significantly less literature dealing with the teaching of specific school subjects to pupils with dyslexia. The greatest part of this literature is represented by works focused on language teaching (e.g. Zelinková et al., 2020). Much less has been written about teaching science subjects to pupils with dyslexia. The goal of our work is to carry out a search aimed at finding just such literature, with special focus on teaching chemistry
What is the appropriate methodology for Generation Z (and Generation Alpha) education?
Authors: Holubova Renata
Published: June 2024

The aim of the paper is to present the outcomes of our recent research. The research was focused on the analysis of preferred methods of teaching and learning physics by Generation Z (and Generation Alpha) learners. It is known that a great emphasis is now given to research-oriented learning, reallife applications, problem-solving, and project–based learning. Project-based learning is considered as a future–focused methodology that fosters skills needed for the labor market of the 21st century. The findings of our research can be summarized as follow: generation Z and Alpha learners as digital natives are „hungry“ for the opportunity to conduct real experiments. Students are more attracted to doing real experimental activities during physics lessons than using multimedia. This statement is formulated and based on the outputs and evaluation of project days, which have been prepared for secondary school learners. The used research methodology was semi-structured interviews with teachers and a guided discussion with students. The project day was dedicated to the topic of metrology, one of the first teaching topics that can be found in physics textbooks for the 6th grade of elementary school. The project day was realized at 15 secondary schools in the Czech Republic, and about 236 learners took part in this activity. The topics of the project day were: the measurement of length and the measurement of weight. The activities were prepared in three variants, for ordinary students but also gifted and bright students with specific needs. The theoretical basis of the said research so as the structure of the project day with main activities will be described in this paper.
Innovative strategies for the assessment of geology in secondary education
Authors: Lešková Andrea , Andraščíková Ivana , Mišianiková Anna , Fančovičová Jana
Published: June 2024

Evaluation in Slovakia is currently a frequent topic of discussions, which are focused on the unfairness of marking and its negative impact on the progress of students in education. Students’ assessment is mainly focused on summative assessment. In contrast, formative assessment is a process aimed at frequent and interactive assessment of students’ progress and their understanding of the subject matter. This is a statement of what level the student is currently at and what he has to do in order to get to a higher level. As part of the research, we implemented 6 formative assessment tools in the teaching of geology in the 9th grade at two elementary schools. 98 students participated in the research. We used: prediction card, exit ticket, INSERT strategy and self-evaluation card. The teacher’s communication with the student, a positive approach to each individual, the creation of a favorable working atmosphere that supports cooperation between students and the awareness of the teacher’s position as a coordinator are important in the learning process.
Reduced order calculation method of subsynchronous oscillation mode of PMSG based wind farm connected with power grid based on Arnoldi method
Authors: Xu Jing , Liu Shuxin , Ming Xin
Published: June 2024

Large scale wind turbine connected to the power grid is easy to induce subsynchronous oscillation. “Curse of dimensionality” will be encountered when the subsynchronous oscillation mode is analysed and evaluated based on the full-order model of the wind farm. It is urgent to research the fast and effective analysis method of subsynchronous oscillation mode when the wind farm is connected to the power grid. Therefore, a reduced order calculation method of the subsynchronous oscillation mode of PMSG based wind farm connected with a power grid based on the Arnoldi method is proposed. This method can quickly obtain the eigenvalues corresponding to the subsynchronous oscillation mode through iterative approximation when PMSG-based wind farm connected to the power system. This can be used to analyze the subsynchronous oscillation of large-scale wind farms connected to the power grid and provide an effective means for the evaluation of it. By changing system stability, collector network structure, and wind farm interconnection scale, the accuracy of the eigenvalues distribution between the full-order system and the reduced order system are compared. Moreover, the reduced order and computation time are considered. The results present that the proposed method can quickly and accurately obtain the subsynchronous oscillation mode in the system.