bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring Moisture Content in 50 Rough Rice through Micro Oven for Deeper Dietary Insights
Authors: Saha Sneha , chowdhury Prasun Roy , Chatterjee Moumita , Hushneara Syed , Lahiri Shibani
Published: January 2025

Introduction/Objective:

Rice, an ancient cereal grain and a dietary staple in India is globally cherished for its affordability, accessibility, and nutritional richness. It is a rich source of energy, containing essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, calcium, iron, and more. How-ever, its moisture content significantly influences quality, taste, and safety, affecting shelf life and susceptibility to spoilage and microbial growth. Improper storage practices lead to substan-tial losses of milled rice worldwide.

Methods:

To address this issue, a study was conducted on 50 raw rice (uncooked) samples from India to determine their moisture levels using a microwave method with a 900W power output for specific durations.

Results:

The results revealed an overall moisture content of 7.12±1.87 %, ranging from 3.73 % to 28.49 %. Significant differences were observed across locations rice varieties, and size with long-grain rice ranging from 4.90% to 11.02%, medium-grain from 3.73 % to 8.63 %., and short-grain from 4.17 % to 28.49 %. Long-grain had the highest average moisture content of 7.21±1.85 %, followed by short-grain rice at 7.8±1.84 %, and medium-grain at 6.03±1.44 %. Attap Rice stood out with higher moisture levels, highlighting the importance of careful storage practices. Parboiled rice tends to have higher moisture content than milled rice. Therefore, stor-ing rice properly is crucial in terms of security for public health.

method:

To address this issue, a study was conducted on 50 raw rice (uncooked) samples from India to determine their moisture levels using a microwave method with a 900W power output for specific durations.

Conclusion:

Moisture data aid in optimizing harvesting, and drying practices, adjusting milling and packaging techniques, and calculating rice's nutritional intake accurately; and economically disadvantaged individuals should opt for rice with lower moisture content for higher carbohy-drate content per unit. By employing these data for various rice types, food manufacturers can implement tailored storage conditions and processing techniques to ensure optimal product safety and consistency.

result:

The results revealed an overall moisture content of 7.12±1.87 %, ranging from 3.73 % to 28.49 %. Significant differences were observed across locations and rice varieties, and size with long-grain rice ranging from 4.90% to 11.02%, medium-grain from 3.73 % to 8.63 %., and short-grain from 4.17 % to 28.49 %. Long-grain had highest average moisture content of 7.21±1.85 %, followed by short-grain rice of 7.8±1.84 %, and medium-grain of 6.03±1.44 %. Attap Rice stood out with higher moisture levels, highlighting the importance of careful storage practices. Parboiled rice tends to have higher moisture content than milled rice. Therefore, storing rice properly is crucial in terms of secure to public health.

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The Impact of Internet Usage on Per Capita Income and Inequality in Yogyakarta Special Region Province
Authors: Muhammad Luthfi  , M. Pudjihardjo
Published: January 2025

The internet has become an integral part of life in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Although this province boasts the highest internet penetration rate in the country, its economic growth has not kept pace, and income inequality has increased. This study aims to evaluate the impact of education, health, and internet usage on the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), as well as the effects of GRDP and internet usage on income inequality (Gini Ratio) in Yogyakarta. Using secondary data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) and the National Economics Social Survey (SUSENAS) from 2015-2023, the analysis was conducted using panel regression methods. The Two Stage Least Squares (2SLS) method was employed to understand the influence of the internet on GRDP and income inequality, providing guidance for the government in formulating policies to improve public welfare. The research results show that the Internet, education and health have a significant effect on GRDP even though the education variable has no significant effect. The results of this research also show that GRDP has a significant negative effect on income inequality. However, the internet variable shows positive and significant results on income inequality.
An Analysis of the Effect of Economic Growth, Education, and Health on Poverty in East Java
Authors: Qudsi Hanif , Ashar Khusnul
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze the impact of economic growth, education, and health on poverty in East Java Province during the 2018-2023 period. This study is motivated by the high poverty rate in East Java compared to other provinces in Indonesia, despite having a smaller population. The Human Capital Theory and Amartya Sen's Poverty Theory are used as theoretical foundations. The data used is secondary data from Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS), covering 38 districts/cities in East Java Province. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression with panel data. The results of the study show that economic growth, education, and health have a significant negative effect on the poverty rate. Economic growth measured through GDP, the average length of schooling as an education indicator, and life expectancy as a health indicator, all contribute to the reduction of poverty. These findings indicate the importance of improvements in the economic, education, and health sectors to reduce poverty in East Java. The implications of this study can help the government and other stakeholders formulate effective policies for poverty alleviation in the region.
 
Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh pertumbuhan ekonomi, pendidikan, dan kesehatan terhadap kemiskinan di Provinsi Jawa Timur selama periode 2018-2023. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh tingginya tingkat kemiskinan di Jawa Timur dibandingkan provinsi lain di Indonesia, meskipun dengan jumlah penduduk yang lebih sedikit. Teori Human Capital dan Teori Kemiskinan Amartya Sen digunakan sebagai landasan teoretis. Data yang digunakan merupakan data sekunder dari Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS), mencakup 38 kabupaten/kota di Provinsi Jawa Timur. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah regresi linier berganda dengan data panel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pertumbuhan ekonomi, pendidikan, dan kesehatan berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap tingkat kemiskinan. Pertumbuhan ekonomi yang diukur melalui PDRB, rata-rata lama sekolah sebagai indikator pendidikan, dan angka harapan hidup sebagai indikator kesehatan, semuanya berkontribusi terhadap penurunan kemiskinan. Temuan ini mengindikasikan pentingnya peningkatan dalam sektor ekonomi, pendidikan, dan kesehatan untuk mengurangi kemiskinan di Jawa Timur. Implikasi penelitian ini dapat membantu pemerintah dan pemangku kepentingan lainnya dalam merumuskan kebijakan yang efektif untuk pengentasan kemiskinan di daerah tersebut.
Effect of Race on Transplantation in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
Authors: Krishnamoorthy Sambhavi , Satishchandra Niveditha Girimaji , Chapman Arlene , McGill Rita
Published: January 2025

Key Points

Despite overall superior outcomes, transplant outcomes of patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease are heavily influenced by race.

Access to living donor and preemptive transplantation partly explains these racial disparities.

Favorable Expected Post-Transplant Survival scores suggest that promoting equity would result in improved survival for patients with ADPKD.

Background

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common genetic cause of ESKD and occurs without racial predilection. In general, non-White patients with ESKD have less access to transplantation, especially living donor transplantation. We examined long-term outcomes of patients with ADPKD-ESKD by self-reported race, with attention to the trajectory of Estimated Post-Transplant Survival (EPTS) scores over time.

Methods

United Network for Organ Sharing Standard Transplant Analysis and Research files were used to identify 32,611 ADPKD transplant recipients between January 2000 and December 2022. EPTS scores were calculated from the date of waitlisting until transplantation occurred. Cumulative incidences of living and deceased transplantation were calculated and plotted. Cox models were made for graft failure and death, and a subdistribution hazards model for graft failure accounted for death as a competing outcome, with adjustment for patient, donor, and transplant factors.

Results

Compared with White patients with ADPKD, all other groups had more dialysis years, more delayed graft function, and fewer living and preemptive transplants; mean EPTS scores were lower in Black and Hispanic patients at each time point on the waitlist. However, EPTS scores at the time of transplant was less likely to be <20% in Black and Hispanic patients because of longer waiting time. Black patients had a significantly higher risk of graft failure with death as competing risk compared with White patients. Asian and Hispanic patients had similar graft survivals but better patient survival compared with White patients.

Conclusions

Waitlist experience, allograft quality, and post-transplant outcomes of patients with ADPKD are influenced by patient race.
Hydrolases & Lipases in GtoPdb v.2024.4
Authors: Alexander Stephen P.H. , Doherty Patrick , Fairlie David , Fowler Christopher J. , Overall Christopher M. , Rawlings Neil , Southan Christopher , Turner Anthony J.
Published: January 2025

Listed in this section are hydrolases not accumulated in other parts of the Concise Guide, such as monoacylglycerol lipase and acetylcholinesterase. Pancreatic lipase is the predominant mechanism of fat digestion in the alimentary system; its inhibition is associated with decreased fat absorption. CES1 is present at lower levels in the gut than CES2 (P23141), but predominates in the liver, where it is responsible for the hydrolysis of many aliphatic, aromatic and steroid esters. Hormone-sensitive lipase is also a relatively non-selective esterase associated with steroid ester hydrolysis and triglyceride metabolism, particularly in adipose tissue. Endothelial lipase is secreted from endothelial cells and regulates circulating cholesterol in high density lipoproteins.
A Survey on Recreational Suitability Assessment and Information System for Indian Beaches
Authors: Thorve Sanskruti
Published: January 2025

This review brings together the findings of numerous research studies centered on advancing the dissemination of
tourist information and the development of ecotourism systems specifically tailored for beach destinations. The project seeks to
enhance tourism experiences by harnessing the power of mobile technologies. By implementing these cutting-edge technologies,
the project aims not only to promote tourism but also to contribute to the growth of local economies. The research underscores
the critical role that real-time information systems and mobile platforms play in shaping the modern tourist experience. With the
widespread adoption of smartphones, the project explores how tourists can gain immediate access to vital information, such as
weather conditions, beach safety, and environmental hazards, ensuring that their visit is both enjoyable and secure.
Furthermore, it enables visitors to make informed decisions that align with their interests, promotes local businesses, and allows
them to share beach information.
Reflexiones teóricas sobre el conocimiento didáctico del contenido (CDC) en profesores de ciencias naturales en formación
Authors: Narváez Gómez María Alejandra , Solbes Matarredona Jordi
Published: January 2025

Este escrito presenta reflexiones teóricas respecto al conocimiento didáctico del contenido (CDC) que forman parte de la investigación doctoral conocimiento didáctico del contenido sobre la estructura atómica en docentes en formación en Ciencias Naturales en Colombia. Su objetivo es desvelar las principales discusiones teóricas y utilidad práctica que conlleva la investigación que se adelanta en este campo de conocimiento y cómo, al comprenderlas, pueden contribuir a los procesos formativos de los Licenciados en ciencias naturales. En cuanto a lo metodológico, se elaboró un análisis documental en tres etapas, teniendo en cuenta un análisis heurístico y hermenéutico, lo que incluye la necesidad de explicar cómo se articula el saber disciplinar, el saber del contexto, el saber sobre la naturaleza de la ciencia y el saber didáctico en la didáctica de las ciencias. Uno de los principales resultados destaca el hecho de que tanto el conocimiento didáctico como el pedagógico (que forman parte del CDC) son exclusivos del profesor y han sido configurados a través de los procesos educativos formales e informales y las experiencias prácticas en el aula de clases.
Ground improvement and foundation design of industrial facilities on loess soil
Authors: Milev Nikolay
Published: January 2025

This study addresses the exploration of two interchangeable foundation
strategies for an industrial site (silo base) located in Silistra, Bulgaria.
The geological conditions at the site present significant challenges due to
the presence of local loess soil, which has been classified as "collapsible
- Type II" in accordance with the Bulgarian Shallow Foundations Code,
extending to a depth of 12 meters. To adhere to the code requirements and
meet the stringent operational limitations imposed on the silos, including
restrictions on foundation settlement and tilt, two potential approaches are
considered. These options involve either mitigating the collapsibility of
the soil or navigating through the collapsible soil using deep foundation
techniques like piles, slurry walls, and similar methods. Following an
initial technical analysis and cost estimation, this study favors the
utilization of shallow foundation methods combined with local soil
improvement practices. The first approach entails the construction of a dual
mat foundation, which is placed atop a relatively thick base layer
comprising a soil-cement mixture and soil that has been enhanced through
rapid impact compaction (RIC). The second approach involves a mat foundation
positioned on a relatively thinner base layer of soil-cement mixture,
supplemented by strategically placed deep soil mix (DSM) columns. Both of
these strategies ensure the structural reliability of the silos, advocate
for the implementation of soil improvement methods readily accessible within
the Bulgarian market, and offer a swift and cost-efficient execution.
Vatroslav Jagic on the national origin and belonging of epic folk songs
Authors: Vojnovic Zarko
Published: January 2025

In the second half of the 18th century, folk epic poems, which were known to
the European public exclusively as Serbian, began to appear in the area of
Croatia, Slavonia and Dalmatia under the Croatian name, under which they
began to be published in printed form. This phenomenon was closely related
to the issue of language, as the basic principle of establishing national
identity, as well as to the ideology of Croatian state right. Although the
Yugoslav political and cultural ideology considered the shtokavian dialect
to be a common Serbian-Croatian property, there were constant discussions
about it, and this problem spilled over into the question of the belonging
of epic folk songs. Vatroslav Jagic, a philologist of Croatian origin, one
of the greatest authorities of Slavic studies of that time, joined this
debate, and proved with scientific argumentation that the epic poems are
largely Serbian in origin and characteristics, thus putting scientific
interest above national goals.
Antonije Farcic and the Serbian poetry of Dalmatia
Authors: Bozic Sofija
Published: January 2025

The work is dedicated to Antoni Farcic?s One hundred years of poetry of
Serbian Dalmatia 1838-1938. Farcic?s preface was analyzed, in which he
referred to the basic features of the ?nthology, the goals of the
compilation, the poets he chose, the Serbian cultural and political centers
on the Littoral, the characteristics of Serbian poetry in Dalmatia, the
?Serbian-Dalma?tian Magazine? and the question of the national identity of
individual authors. The preface is interesting because it gives a brief
overview of the cultural history of Serbs in Dalmatia and testifies to
Farcic?s views on Serbianness in the Adriatic region. The manuscript is
stored in the Historical Museum of Serbia.
Considerable decline in prostate cancer mortality in Nordic countries after 2000
Authors: Kvåle Rune , Ursin Giske , Ekanger Christian , Møller Bjørn
Published: January 2025

Background and purpose: In the late 1990s, the Nordic countries, with Norway at the top, were among the countries with the highest prostate cancer mortality in the world. We present updated mortality rates from the Nordic countries and discuss possible interpretations of changes in trends.
Material and methods: Age-standardized rates for prostate-specific mortality in 1985–2022, estimated lifetime risk of death (0–84 years) and annual changes in mortality were obtained from the NORDCAN database. Joinpoint regression was used to evaluate trend changes for the period 1985–2022. For comparison, rates from other European countries from 2022 were retrieved from the GLOBOCAN database.
Results: Between 1995–99 and 2018–22, mortality in men aged 40–84 years decreased from 38% in Denmark to 59% in Norway. By 2022 Norway had the second lowest mortality among the Nordic countries overall, and the lowest under 85 years. The life-time risk of dying from prostate cancer declined from 5.6–7.1% in 1995–99 to 3.1–4.2% in the last 5-year period. During the last years mortality has decreased most rapidly in Sweden (4.5% annually from 2016) and Norway (4.3% annually from 2014). The Nordic countries are no longer among the countries with the highest mortality in Europe.
Interpretation: Mortality from prostate cancer has decreased significantly in the Nordic countries over the last decades. Possible explanatory factors are likely to include improvements in prostate cancer management strategies and treatment.
Increasing incidences and changes in treatment trends of clavicle fractures in adults during 2 decades in Denmark: a nationwide study on data from the Danish National Patient Registry
Authors: Tryggedsson Ida , Viberg Bjarke , Gundtoft Per Hviid , Ban Ilija , Overgaard Søren , Maleitzke Tazio , Von Keudell Arvind
Published: January 2025

Background and purpose: Clavicle fractures are common shoulder injuries, but treatment strategies are debated. While a non-surgical approach has been preferred historically, recent studies suggest surgical intervention may reduce non-union rates and improve outcomes for displaced fractures. Despite ongoing research there is still no consensus on the optimal treatment choice. We aimed to report national incidences and trends in treatment of clavicle fractures in Denmark across 2 decades.Methods: The Danish National Patient Register was used to extract data on clavicle fracture diagnosis and treatment in patients aged 18 and above from 1996 to 2018. Primary treatment was categorized as surgical if a relevant surgical procedure code was registered within 3 weeks of the fracture code, otherwise treatment was defined as non-surgical.Results: There were 81,597 clavicle fractures recorded; 67% were in men and the mean age was 50.3 years (standard deviation [SD] 19.5). The overall fracture incidence was 82/100,000/person-years, increasing by 11% from 76 in 1996 to 84 in 2018. The incidence was more than 50% higher in males (113) than females (53). 6,096 cases (7.5%) were treated surgically, mainly with plate osteosynthesis (94%). The surgical rate increased from 1% in 1996 to 14% in 2011, whereafter it decreased again. In 2018, 7% of clavicle fractures were treated surgically, with inter-hospital variations ranging from 0 to 15%.Conclusion: The incidence of clavicle fractures increased over the period. Non-surgical treatment remained prevalent, though surgical rates fluctuated with plate osteosynthesis being the preferred method.
RESEARCH ON THE PECULIARITIES OF TEACHERS' ATTITUDES TO THE PREVENTION OF SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR OF STUDENTS
Authors:   I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Grigorieva A. A. ,   Ryazan State Medical University, Rudchenko V. A. ,   I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Usova L. E. ,   I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University,   Ryazan State Medical University
Published: January 2025

To a considerable extent, the improvement of strategies for the prevention of suicidal behavior among adolescents is associated with general educational institutions. Teachers are pivotal in this process, as they are compelled to respond effectively and promptly to suicidal behavior exhibited by students, should it be identified. However, due to the considerable demands on teachers' time, the efficacy of prevention strategies is diminished. Consequently, it is crucial to examine teachers' attitudes towards the necessity of implementing such a complex task as the prevention of suicidal behavior among students. The aim of this study is to ascertain the particular nuances of teachers' attitudes towards the prevention of suicidal behavior among students in general education schools. It was demonstrated that the capacity to identify the indications of suicidal behavior and respond effectively in a crisis situation constitutes a crucial element of teacher training. Nevertheless, despite the acquisition of knowledge in the domain of suicide prevention, educators report feelings of apprehension when confronted with a student exhibiting suicidal behavior. Among educational psychologists, the number of specialists experiencing fear and anxiety in relation to such pupils is less, but half of the specialists are afraid to do harm with their actions. With regard to motivation, the results indicated that despite the experience and the amount of knowledge gained on the topic of suicidal behavior prevention, half of the teachers have no desire to help, in contrast to teacher-psychologists who are ready to do so. In a survey of educators, approximately half identified the prevention of student suicide as an important responsibility of the school environment. However, they underestimate the risk of suicidal attempts among students and feel fearful of getting involved in their problems, despite their willingness to integrate themselves into the topic of prevention. Educational psychologists demonstrate a greater inclination to engage in prevention measures, yet they also exhibit apprehension about the potential for inadvertently causing harm to students. It is recommended that a prevention model be created based on an 'organizational core' of professionals with a high level of awareness and willingness to share experiences and provide support to colleagues in the implementation of anti-suicide initiatives.
PERSONAL FACTORS OF ADAPTIVE EXPERIENCE OF A SITUATION OF UNCERTAINTY
Authors:   Kursk State Medical University, Blum A. I. , Vasilenko T. D. ,   Kursk State Medical University
Published: January 2025

The article presents the results of a study of experiencing uncertainty in difficult social situations related to a pandemic and a special military operation. This study revealed that tolerance to uncertainty, reflexivity as the ability to comprehend and process accumulated experience, and locus of control as a mechanism for assessing life situations act as personal resources for overcoming uncertainty. Rumination and personal rigidity act as mechanisms of autogenic shift, decreased psychosomatic well-being, and maladaptation. The study involved 200 people aged 18 to 24 years. The presence and nature of the relationship were tested using Spearman's R correlation analysis. The consequence of experiencing uncertainty is a deterioration in the subject's well-being, which is reflected in the dynamics of the autogenic shift. There is a connection of rigidity, tolerance to uncertainty, reflexivity and locus of control with the phenomenon of experiencing uncertainty, which permits to consider them as part of the system of personal factors that support adaptation mechanisms and psychosomatic health in a situation of uncertainty. The research hypothesis about the connection between maladaptive manifestations of experiencing uncertainty with rumination, personal rigidity, external locus of control, low tolerance to uncertainty and low/high reflexivity was confirmed.
Computer Power Consumption while using Ad-Blocker on a System with AI Accelerators
Authors: Khan Khan Awais , Iqbal Mohammad Tariq , Iqbal Mohsin
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the impact of ad-blockers on system power consumption in a computing environment equipped with an AI accelerator. The increasing prevalence of online advertisements has raised concerns about system performance and energy efficiency, prompting many users to turn to ad-blockers. However, the effectiveness of ad-blockers on power consumption, especially in systems equipped with specialized AI accelerators, remains underexplored. In this research, we evaluate the power usage, GPU utilization, and memory consumption of computers running ad-blockers on both Windows and Ubuntu operating systems. The study compared traditional CPU/GPU methods with AI-accelerated scenarios, using popular ad-blockers such as AdBlock, Adblock Plus, uBlock, uBlock Origin, and uBlock Origin Lite. Results indicate that uBlock Origin and uBlock Origin Lite were the most efficient, significantly reducing power consumption and memory usage compared to other ad-blockers. However, multimedia-heavy websites presented challenges, with increased resource usage observed. The findings emphasize the importance of choosing appropriate ad-blockers to enhance energy efficiency, optimize system resources, and contribute to sustainable computing.
Taxation of Company Directors in the European Union
Authors: Angles Juanpere Benja
Published: January 2025

This paper analyses the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union of December 21, 2023, in Case C-288/22. The European court response to the questions submitted by a Luxembourg court for a preliminary ruling enabled the resolution of an appeal filed by a taxpayer against the Luxembourg tax administration, which had determined that his remuneration as a company director was subject to value-added tax. The European court finally sided with the appellant, obliging the national court to annul the ex officio tax assessment. In addition to analyzing the aforementioned judgment, this paper also considers its implications for the European Union as a whole.
A Gifted High School Student’s Abstraction Process of Divisibility Rules
Authors: Karataş Güler Esra , Ulusoy Fadime
Published: January 2025

Purpose: Gifted students are often motivated by complex mathematical tasks. Mathematical abstraction allows access to gifted students’ cognitive processes in knowledge construction. The question “How and why do the divisibility rules work?” evokes in them an intellectual need for constructing the working principle of a divisibility rule. Hence, this research focused on a gifted high school student’s abstraction process of divisibility rules. By examining mathematical abstraction through observable actions, this study presents a deeper insight into the gifted student’s thoughts, difficulties, and strategies regarding the working principle of divisibility rules.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The data was obtained from a 9th-grade gifted high school student through clinical interviews in a case study research design. The data were analyzed using the RBC+C abstraction theoretical framework's epistemic actions: Recognizing, Building-with, Constructing, and Consolidating.
Findings: The gifted student could recognize and use the necessary prior knowledge about divisibility to abstract the divisibility rules. In the construction process, the student explored the complex divisibility rules based on the place values of numbers with different digits.
Highlights: The student needed guidance in the process of creating more complex divisibility rules. With the researcher's help, the student could understand even more complicated divisibility rules and consolidate the cognitive way.
Comparative Analysis of the 2018 and 2024 Science Curricula about Environmental Topics Based on Bloom’s Taxonomy
Authors: Benli Özdemir Esra , Yilmaz Ece , Selvi Mahmut
Published: January 2025

Purpose: The aim of this study is to comparatively examine the science curricula of 2018 science course and The Century of Türkiye Education Model’s science course according to Bloom's taxonomy in the context of environmental issues.
Design/Methodology/Approach: In the study, the document analysis method, which is one of the qualitative research data collection methods, was used. In the process of selecting the Science curricula published in 2018 and 2024 to be compared in the study, the Science Curricula approved by the Board of Education was taken as the data source. The data were analysed using the content analysis method.
Findings: There were a total of 30 learning outcomes in the context of environmental issues in the 2018 science curriculum and a total of 61 learning outcomes in the 2024 science curriculum. In the 2024 science curriculum, it was noteworthy that the number of learning outcomes increased and learning outcomes were also included in the recall and evaluation stages. It is very important that the objectives in the "environment" subjects, especially in the application, analysis and evaluation stages, are more than the 2018 curriculum in order for individuals to transform their knowledge into behavior.
Poverty and Academic Achievement in the Light of Teachers' Experiences and Perceptions: A Phenomenological Study
Authors: Çilek Adem , Duzguncinar Tarkan , Varlık Savaş
Published: January 2025

Purpose: The principal objective of this study is to elucidate the experiences and perceptions of teachers regarding poverty and academic achievement, and to ascertain the extent to which these experiences and perceptions are reflected in their professional practices. The research will analyze how teachers perceive the impact of poverty on students' academic achievement, how teachers' perceptions of poverty and academic achievement affect their teaching strategies and classroom practices, and which strategies teachers should develop to increase the academic achievement of poor students. Furthermore, the link between poverty and education will be evaluated through the eyes of teachers.
Design/Methodology/Approach: This study was conducted with a qualitative, descriptive phenomenological research design and interpretive paradigm. The aim of this approach is to explore lived experiences, events or situations as they are, and to examine how these experiences are perceived and made sense of by individuals. The study sample comprises teachers employed in the Karatay, Meram and Selçuklu districts of Konya province. Ten teachers employed at Anatolian, Science and Social Sciences High Schools, which are distinguished by their academic excellence, were selected through the criterion sampling method, which is a sub-sample of the more commonly used purposeful sampling technique in qualitative research. A focus group interview was utilized as the primary data collection instrument in the study. The data analysis of the research was conducted using a descriptive phenomenological method with the NVIVO 14 software package.
Findings: The research demonstrated that poverty has a detrimental impact on students' access to learning resources, the quality of practical education, motivational and emotional effects, academic performance and development. Conversely, it was determined that the implementation of strategies such as access to resources, academic support, motivation, and psychological assistance could prove effective in enhancing the academic performance of underprivileged students.
Highlight: In regard to the interrelationship between poverty and education, the availability of resources, learning assistance, motivation, self-assurance, and psychological and social support have been demonstrated to enhance academic performance. Poverty has a profound impact on students' access to education, learning processes and academic achievement. The attainment of success in education is contingent upon both the individual efforts of the student and the socioeconomic conditions in which they live.
Los mitos de la inmigración: 22 falsos mantras sobre el tema que más nos divide, de Hein de Hass
Authors: Larotta Silva Sonia Patricia
Published: January 2025

La movilidad humana es un proceso con raíces profundas en la historia, que forma parte de un complejo entramado de dimensiones culturales, sociales, económicas, políticas y ambientales. Pese a ser un asunto de larga data, la imagen ampliamente difundida de una “crisis migratoria” caracterizada por flujos masivos y descontrolados ha favorecido el posicionamiento de este tema en los planos político, académico y mediático, dividiendo a la sociedad en polos (a favor o en contra) en el debate acerca de la migración. De Haas, en su libro Los mitos de la inmigración: 22 falsos mantras sobre el tema que más nos divide, llama la atención sobre la importancia de reflexionar en torno a las migraciones desde una perspectiva científica y holística, alejada de intereses políticos y planteamientos ideológicos, que permita comprender su naturaleza y causas, así como superar las opiniones parciales y simplistas.
Pruebas de screening para evaluar la comprensión de textos argumentativos en la escuela secundaria
Authors: Chimenti María de los Ángeles , Roldán Luis Ángel , Tonani Juliana , Arnés Victoria , Andrés Silvia Laura , Abusamra Valeria
Published: January 2025

La argumentación es una habilidad clave para participar en situaciones de lectura, escritura y oralidad en distintas áreas disciplinares. Este trabajo presenta los datos normativos y el estudio de validez y confiabilidad de dos pruebas de screening para evaluar comprensión de textos argumentativos en escuela secundaria, diseñadas sobre la base de un modelo multicomponencial y administradas a una muestra de 533 estudiantes. Los estudios psicométricos muestran que los textos seleccionados son pertinentes para el nivel educativo, los ítems tienen adecuados índices de discriminación y de dificultad, y los puntajes correlacionan con los obtenidos en comprensión de textos narrativos y expositivos. Aunque se encontró un efecto del curso escolar sobre el desempeño, no hay un progreso estable a lo largo de la escolaridad, lo que pone de manifiesto la necesidad de indagar las prácticas de enseñanza de la comprensión y, específicamente, de la argumentación, que tienen lugar en el nivel secundario.
El camino hacia la ciencia abierta
Authors: Villarreal Gonzalo Luján
Published: January 2025

Esta ponencia busca contrastar el circuito científico tradicional con las propuestas de la ciencia abierta. Se introduce como hipotético caso de estudio a Pablo, un doctorando que recopiló datos, publicó artículos y presentó su tesis doctoral, pero dado que no difundió en abierto ni los datos recopilados ni las publicaciones, detiene el avance de las investigaciones y obliga a duplicar esfuerzos. Se propone el uso de licencias abiertas y de software abierto, el depósito de datos y la incorporación de vías alternativas de publicación, a fin de acelerar el avance de la ciencia y democratizar el conocimiento generado.
Niepełność „żywej miazgi” – Nazajutrz Marii Komornickiej jako zapis doznania braku
Authors: Pilch Urszula M.
Published: January 2025

In the work of Maria Komornicka the sense of deprivation and dearth, a characteristic feature of the Young Poland (modernist) poetry, culminates in an overwhelming, self- annihilating ecstasy. This article explores the way in which the evocation of various elements of the traditional cultural spaces (the garden and the woodland, the feast, the desert and the grotto) are used to confront one’s own self and other selves. The actors in such confrontations usually suffer from some kind of deficiency or deprivation, which becomes their distinctive characteristic. Maimed, self-harmed, intoxicated, driven into a state of self-inflicted agony the poetic “I” uses every occasion to bear witness to one’s anguish in as many ways as possible. The text of ‘Nazajutrz’ [Tomorrow] is no exception. It is one of latent identities revealing its own distinctiveness, the self-revela-tory act of asserting one’s crippled identity of an unnatural Stranger (Odmieniec) who is a stranger even to himself/herself.
Stanisław Przybyszewski dzieciom Zapomniany, ostatni utwór pisarza
Authors: Badowska Katarzyna
Published: January 2025

This article deals with ‘Nad Gopłem’ [At Lake Gopło], the least known and arguably the oddest story in the Przybyszewski oeuvre. The book – missing from the writer’s biblio-graphy and, as far as we know, not mentioned in his correspondence – was addressed exclusively to the young reader. What’s more, it was commissioned by the editors of a Polish language teaching textbook (published by Ossolineum in 1928) from a writer with a reputation of a debaucher and corruptor of the young. The article points out that Przybyszewski’s text is an inspirational tale about the beauty spots of Kujawy and a story about the education of an artist. Showing that Poland is born in a personal, intimate and creative experience and beauty lies in the eye of the beholder, he pins down the sources of his writing onto a local map and argues that the artist’s ties with his homeland are unbreakable. The loose string d of reminiscences creates a warm, atmospheric portrait of the landscapes around Lake Gopło and, thanks to unobtrusive emotional touches, succeeds in eliciting a similar affection in the reader. In this way the story meets per-fectly the contemporary postulate of anchoring the educational goals in reading materi-als “based on the experiences of a child” and reveals an unknown facet of Przybyszew-ski’s persona you would not expect to find in a celebrity engulfed in scandal. He knows how to strike the right tone and find the right format to “talk” to children and gently touch their emotions.
„Mam usta na dziesięć kłódek zamknięte” Milczenie wobec słów w Odwiecznej baśni Stanisława Przybyszewskiego
Authors: Kurkiewicz Marek
Published: January 2025

So far the criticism of the Young Poland drama has not produced studies of the narrative and plot structure in Stanisław Przybyszewski’s Odwieczna baśń [The Perennial Fairy Tale] (1906). This article cannot claim to make much progress in this field, even if it takes up the problem of silence, which is of great importance in the turn of the century literature and in Przybyszewski’s play. The play, of course, is made up of words, and yet their domination is inextricably connected with silence. If the surfeit of words in mo-dernist drama has been a matter of complaint by every generation of critics, in Odwieczna baśń they can as well run out and give way to a pause. Przybyszewski’ handling of the words/silence balance follows his theoretic postulates without being in any way disre-spectful of the dramatic conventions of the time. Silences crop up in the dialogues and accentuate the characters’ gestures and moments of reflection; they are given some room in the stage directions; and, what is even more important, silences on stage are built into the performance as a means of jogging the audience’s attention.
The first record of non-indigenous cicada Graptopsaltria nigrofuscata (Motschulsky, 1866) (Hemiptera: Cicadidae, Polyneurini) in Slovakia
Authors: Kollár Ján , Janský Vladimír , Donoval Ľuboš
Published: January 2025

This paper provides the first record of the large brown cicada Graptopsaltria nigrofuscata (Motschulsky, 1866) in Slovakia. This cicada species is native to Japan, Korea and China. An adult and several exuviae were found near the city of Martin, in Vrútky and Dražkovce in August 2022. The nymphs were introduced to Slovakia with white pine (Pinus parviflora Siebold & Zucc.), imported in pots from the Czech Republic. The pine trees were originally purchased in Japan, where G. nigrofuscata is one of the most common cicada species. The nymphs had been developing at the locations in Slovakia for about 5 years. Based on the number of exuviae, it can be assumed that the population was large enough for the cicadas to produce a new generation. Many potted plants from Japan are popular trees, and many companies buy them directly in Japan, so it is possible that the cicada G. nigrofuscata will gradually start to appear more often in the European region.
Effect of climate change on potential distribution of Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D. Don) Soó in the twenty-first century across the north-western Himalayas
Authors: Dad Javaid M. , Rashid Irfan
Published: January 2025

The populations of Dactylorhiza hatagirea are shrinking fast across the north-western Himalayas. Although the effects of contemporary anthropic factors on its distribution are well documented, the impacts of anticipated climate change have not been evaluated. In the present study, the maximum entropy modelling (MaxEnt) was used to quantify the impact of climate change on the distribution of D. hatagirea over the next 50 years under representative concentration pathways (RCP) 4.5 and 8.5, using ensemble mean of four general circulation models, viz. CCSM4, CNRM, MRI, and GFDL. The results exhibited a fairly good model performance, with D. hatagirea attaining the highest suitability when ‘annual mean temperature’ and ‘annual precipitation’ peaks at ca. 11.5 °C and 1,250 mm, respectively. The variables with greater influence (%) were annual precipitation (40.7), mean temperature of the wettest quarter (22.9), precipitation seasonality (16.6), and mean annual temperature (10.4). Under the current climate, about 790 km2 that spread across Kashmir (274.1 km2) Jammu (210.5 km2), and Ladakh (305.6 km2) were identified as high potential habitat (HPH) areas. The predicted distribution showed that for RCP 4.5 the HPH areas would decrease by 4.2 and 5.4%, by 2050 and 2070, while for RC P8.5 the decrease would be 18.1 and 8.7%, respectively. The shrinkage may be more obvious across tropical and temperate regions, while the species may gain new HPH areas across cold arid areas. Although HPH shrinkage for D. hatagirea appears mild, but as it exhibits high habitat specificity and grows inherently slow, this insignificant shrinkage may enhance its risk of local extinction. Therefore, an integrated approach involving in-situ measures across regions, where the species may disappear, and ex-situ measures, where it may expand, is hugely important.
Distribution and abundance of a soil centipede, Tygarrup nepalensis Shinohara, 1965 (Mecistocephalidae: Geophilomorpha: Chilopoda) in a moist temperate forest in Northwest Himalaya
Authors: Negi Diksha , Ahmed Shakoor , Sambyal Deepali , Stašiov Slavomír , Julka Jatinder Mohan
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the distribution of the soil centipede, Tygarrup nepalensis (Order Geophilomorpha), in the moist temperate forest of the Northwest Himalayas, located in Himri, District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. Centipedes were collected using a standardized 25 × 25 cm quadrat sampling method. We examined the influence of various environmental and edaphic parameters on its populations across different forest areas (north, northeast, southwest facing aspects). The north aspect exhibited higher density due to more favourable soil conditions, including higher phosphorus and organic carbon, which supported larger populations of detritivore earthworms, likely prey for T. nepalensis. These findings underscore the role of microhabitat characteristics in shaping centipede distribution and highlight implications for forest management strategies aimed at conserving soil biodiversity and enhancing forest productivity. Our results indicate that average soil moisture levels (25.8% to 30.5%) are conducive to the habitat requirements of T. nepalensis, which thrives in moist environments. Notably, population densities varied significantly, with lower density in the northeastern aspect, correlated with reduced soil phosphorus concentrations and increased acidity.
Effect of abiotic factors in seed germination of the medicinal aromatic plant Ziziphora hispanica L.
Authors: Djebbouri M. , Zouidi M. , Terras M.
Published: January 2025

Ziziphora hispanica L. (Lamiaceae) is a medicinal aromatic plant which is native to Algeria in semi-arid regions, Morocco and southern Spain. Despite the medicinal and economic interests as well as the uncertain future that this species may encounter in its natural habitats, various aspects of the biology of its seeds have not been recognized up to date. To fulfill these gaps, seed germination has been studied under the effect of different incubation temperatures, and under the influence of defer-ential concentrations of water stress and saline stress. The seeds were first incubated at different temperatures (15, 20 and 25°C). Then, at 20°C, germination studies were carried out at various sodium chlo-ride concentrations (0, 25, 50, 75 and 100 Mmol /l) and various solutions of polyethylene glycol (PEG6000) (0, -0.2, -0.4, and-0.6 Mpa). The results showed that Z. hispanica seeds were not dormant, and the optimal temperature of germination was 20°C, at which the maximum final germination percentage occurred (94%). A high negative correlation was obtained between the germination percentage and the various concentrations of NaCl. In comparison to other plant species that share its habitats, the results of the water stress impact tests indicate that Z. hispanica is very sensitive to water stress, indicating difficulties in germinating in semi-arid and arid regions and that climate change may restrict its natural habitats. The results of this study can serve as guidelines for propagation protocols of this species to support its conservation and cultivation.
Immune tolerance: inductionand disruption for therapeutic immune modulation
Authors:   , Dao Nyesiga Gillian
Published: January 2025

This study investigated the tolerance induction and disruption of immune tolerance as strategies for immune modulation.

For induction of immune tolerance, novel monocyte-derived tolerogenic dendritic cells (ItolDCs) were generated, and their ability to modulate the immune system was assessed using in vitro assays in hemophilia A patients who had developed neutralizing antibodies against their factor VIII replacement therapy. The cells were characterized, their functionality was assessed, and their feasibility as a safe cell therapy was further evaluated using both in vitro and in vivo studies for the induction of immune tolerance against factor VIII.

For research on disruption of immune tolerance, meningioma, the most common brain tumor, was studied. To map the immune cell composition in meningiomas, a protocol was optimized for shorter enzymatic digestion, which breaks down the tissue into single-cell suspensions of viable immune cells. Since CD8+ T cells are vital in tumor suppression, further studies were conducted to explore their characteristics and identify possible targetable processes for immunotherapy.

To investigate both induction and disruption of immune tolerance, various techniques were employed, including flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, and functional-cell-based assays.

Our investigation demonstrated that ItolDCs are a feasible and safe option for cell therapy aimed at inducing immune tolerance. Thus, factor VIII-loaded ItolDCs are ready for clinical evaluation to reduce inhibitor levels in patients with hemophilia A.

Several tolerance-associated markers (PD-1, TIM-3, TIGIT, and LAG-3) were identified in CD8+ T cells in meningioma. These findings highlight how tumor cells may evade immune defenses and suggest potential immunotherapeutic targets, including immune checkpoint inhibitors.

Taken together, various approaches may be employed for immune modulations to either induce or disrupt immune tolerance.