bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Economic Analysis of the Burning Man Festival's Marketing Evolution
Authors: Rausser Gordon , Strielkowski Wadim
Published: December 2023

This paper focuses on the economic and marketing analysis of the Burning Man event (also known as the “Burning Man festival”). It is doing so by tracing the festival’s evolution from a small bonfire ritual on San Francisco beach in California in 1986 to a globally renowned art festival held for the whole full week before the Labor Day weekend in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. The festival has gradually become one of the world’s top “must-see” and “must-attend” attractions (often getting various nicknames by the press and researchers – from the “magic circus in the desert” to the “lucrative circus” or “Silicon Valley playground”). Currently, Burning Man is attracting more than 60,000 participants (who call themselves “Burners”) annually and making over $8 million in tickets and donations (there has been a cap implemented on the maximum number of participants due to the environmental and land protection concerns since the current venue is located in the National Conservation Area). It has also served as an inspiration for a series of similar festivals or smaller events organized in other parts of the world, from Lithuania to Spain (or even Israel), helping to create and sustain the global “Burning Man” worldwide community. Drawing on data from more than 500 surveys conducted at the different Burning Man festivals between 2012 and 2018 by the authors, this paper explores the transformation of the Burning Man event into a high-end event characterized by significant expenditure and participation from upper social echelons. Contrary to popular perception, Burning Man emerges not as a ‘hippie’ Woodstock-type gathering but as an elite networking hub, highlighting the interplay of luxury and ‘radical expression’. The research reveals that average spending per participant ranges from $5,000 to $6,000 (including tickets, travel costs, gear, supplies, and gifts), challenging the festival’s accessibility. Furthermore, despite the allure of the event, the demanding Black Rock desert environment distinguished by the severe temperature changes and alkaline dust storms often happening on a dry lakebed (or “playa”) seems to deter repeat attendance among wealthier participants. Our paper contributes to understanding the dynamics of popular festival marketing and the shifting demographic profile of the Burning Man festival, offering insights into its exclusivity and the economic implications of its ‘radical expression’ ethos.
Establishment of Artificial Rapid Propagation System of Fritillaria crassicaulis
Authors: Wang Yijun , Sun Ying , Yan Hongmei , Huang Hengyu
Published: December 2023

Fritillaria crassicaulis S. C. Chen is a precious traditional Chinese medicine, but the number of populations has declined rapidly due to overexploitation. An artificial rapid propagation system was established to screen the suitable plant regeneration method and to explore the efficient propagation method, useful for propagation technology or for further research and development of F. crassicaulis. This study selected scale as the experimental material, set Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium as the basic medium, and optimized the types and proportions of plant growth regulator (PGR) suitable for callus induction, bulblet differentiation and proliferation, and plant regeneration by means of single-factor, full-factorial, and L9 (3)4 orthogonal experiments. Results demonstrate that in the experiment with single exogenous PGR, the high concentration of 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BA) was significantly better than kinetin (KT) to induce bulblets, 2, 4-dichloroacetic acid (2, 4-D) had a significant effect on callus induction, and a higher concentration of naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) was beneficial to the occurrence and growth of bulbs, but the rooting effect promoted by indole butyric acid (IBA) was preferable to that by NAA. In MS medium with 0.5 mg/L 2, 4-D and 1.5 mg/L 6-BA, a large number of yellowish-green compact calli could be induced from the scales with the calli induction frequency at 93.3%, and about 11.4% materials directly differentiated bulblets. In the subsequent orthogonal experiment, after the scales were cultured in MS medium with 2.0 mg/L 6-BA, 0.5 mg/L 2, 4-D, and 0.1 mg/L NAA for 20 days, the small yellow and white globular protuberances formed near the incision, but no callus appeared, and many protuberances appeared on the surface of the scales. After 60 days, the protuberances at the incision developed into bulblets directly, while protuberances on the surface of the scales developed into few bulblets but crowded “leaf spines,” which gradually died and disappeared in the later culture; the proliferation coefficient was ∼6.30 then. Experimental results indicate that the optimal rooting medium for bulblets was 1/2MS medium with 2.0 mg/L IBA and 1.0 mg/L activated carbon (AC), with the rooting rate at 95.6%. This study identifies bulblet regeneration of F. crassicaulis, and an efficient direct organogenesis method was established: regenerated bulblets could be induced from scales in one step, so a large number of regenerated plants with the same genotype could be obtained in a short time.
Selçuklu Dönemine Ait Bir Hamam Ritüeli Malzemesi Olarak Seramik Topuk Törpüleri
Authors: KAYIN Ayben , KALAY İbrahim Semih
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışmada Selçuklu Dönemi el sanatları arasında önemli bir yer tutan seramik sanatı eserlerinden ilgi çekici bir grup olan seramik topuk törpüleri ele alınmıştır. Seramik topuk törpüleri çok tanınmayan bir eser grubu olup Büyük Selçuklu dönemi sanat eserleri arasında yurt dışı müze ve özel koleksiyonlarda bulunan çok sayıda örneğiyle önemli bir türü teşkil etmektedir. Bu eserler yalnızca topuk törpülemek amacıyla kullanılan ponza taşlarının sanat eseri haline getirilmiş biçimidir. Bu topuk törpülerine sanat eseri özelliği kazandıran unsur üst yüzeylerinde bulunan süslemeleridir. Çalışma kapsamında incelenen 34 adet seramik topuk törpüsü, form ve süslemeleri bakımından çeşitlilik göstermektedir. Eserler, formlarına göre Çokgen Formlular, Damla Formlular, Çokgen Formlu Olup Tutamaca Sahip Olanlar ve Figürin Biçiminde Olanlar şeklinde dört gruba ayrılarak incelenmiştir. Eserlerin süslemeleri de yine süsleme türüne göre kategorize edilerek tek tek anlatılmış ve değerlendirilmiştir. Ayrıca eserlerin üzerindeki bazı motiflerin anlamlarına yönelik ikonografik yorumlamalar yapılmış ve bir takım yeni fikirler de öne sürülmüştür. Bu çalışmayla az tanınan bir eser grubu bütüncül olarak ele alınarak incelenmiş ve bu eserlerin tanıtılmasına katkı sağlanmıştır.
Stratonikeia Tiyatrosu’na Ait Antik Dönem Harçlarının Yapılan Analizler Işığında Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: BALOĞLU Erkan , SEZGİN Tunç , ÖZDEMİR Mustafa Tuncay
Published: December 2023

Antik dönemde İç Karia Bölgesi’nin önemli kentlerinden biri olan Stratonikeia, günümüzde Muğla İli, Yatağan İlçesi, Eskihisar Mahallesi sınırları içinde bulunmaktadır. MÖ 5. yy’ın başlarında bölgenin isminin Idrias olarak geçtiği anlaşılmaktadır. Stratonikeia territoriumu MÖ 268 yılından sonra I. Antiokhos’un son dönemlerinde Seleukosların kontrolüne girmiş ve bölge MÖ 260’lı yıllarda Stratonikeia ismini almıştır. Çalışmamız Hellenistik kentin en önemli yapılarından birisi olan tiyatroda gerçekleştirilmiştir. Tiyatronun cavea kısmı kuzeye bakar şekilde Yunan tiyatrolarında olduğu gibi tamamen doğal yamaca yerleştirilmiştir. Hellenistik Dönemde (MÖ 2. yüzyıl) tek katlı inşa edilmiş olan tiyatronun sahne binası Augustus Döneminde iki kat eklenerek üç katlı yapılmıştır. Stratonikeia Antik Kenti’nde Tiyatro yapısının üç ayrı bölümünden alınan özgün harç numunelerinin spot testler ve iletkenlik ölçümleri, kalsinasyon (kızdırma kaybı), asit kaybı ve elek analizi yapılmış, nokta yükleme dayanımları belirlenmiştir. Yapılan analiz sonuçlarının değerlendirilmesinde, Stratonikeia Tiyatrosu’na ait harçların bağlayıcı/agrega karışım oranları kabaca 1/3 olarak hesaplanmıştır. Mevcut analiz sonuçları doğrultusunda buradaki harç karışım oranlarının Vitruvius’un tavsiye ettiği antik dönem harç ölçüleri ile uyumlu olduğu görülmüştür. Ayrıca suda çözünebilen tuzların varlığı ile iletkenlik ölçümleri ve kızdırma kaybı sonuçlarına bağlı olarak puzolanik harç durumları araştırılmış, nokta yükleme testi sonucu tek eksenli basınç dayanımları belirlenmiştir.
Exploring the Experiences of Migration, Violence, and Homelessness of Conditional Refugee Women in a Non-Governmental Shelter
Authors: ERCAN Fatümatüzehra , AFYONOĞLU Meliha Funda
Published: December 2023

At the intersection of structural factors such as patriarchy, globalization, racism, and categories like age, ethnicity, language, religion, social capital, and immigration status, women experience various phenomena of discrimination and inequality. Although the effects of violence against women have universal characteristics, social categories such as education, marital status, ethnicity, and social capital differentiate women’s experiences. This study aims to analyze the migration, violence, and homelessness experiences of women staying in a shelter as conditional refugees in Istanbul. Shelters are places where women who are exposed to violence and deprived of social support stay. In-depth interviews were conducted with 12 women staying in this shelter and 4 themes were discovered: “women’s experiences of violence”, “divorce processes and social violence”, “the process of coming to the association, identity and employment problems in the struggle to set up a new life”, and “future expectations”. It was found that women experience all sorts of partner violence as well as violence of immigration, their families apply social violence during divorce periods, shelters which provide rights-based social services help women in post-divorce processes, and women’s experiences differ at the intersection of their future expectations and social categories such as health, age, education, occupation, and immigration status. The main suggestions of this study include increasing rights-based social services for women, and gender, ethnicity, and culture-sensitive practices.
Mehmed Ubeydullah [Hatipoğlu] Efendi’nin Liverpool Hatıratı yahut Bir Papazın İslam Aydınlarına Sorduğu Sorulara Cevabı (1896)
Authors: ÇAVDAR Döndü
Published: December 2023

İlginç kişiliği ve maceralı hayatıyla dikkat çeken Mehmed Ubeydullah [Hatipoğlu] Efendi (1858-1937), son dönem Osmanlı ve ilk dönem Cumhuriyet aydınlarındandır. Aynı zamanda gazeteci, ulemadan bir Jön Türk, II. Meşrutiyet ve Cumhuriyet dönemlerinde milletvekilliği yapmış bir siyasetçidir. Hayatının Amerika, Malta, İran, Avrupa hatıraları araştırmacılar tarafından incelenmiştir. Bu makalede, daha önce müstakil olarak bir araştırmaya konu olmamış Liverpool Hatıratı: Akıl yahut Ahir Zaman Peygamberi adlı eseri incelenecektir. Söz konusu hatıratta, bir papazın; Hz. Muhammed’in neden son peygamber olduğu, İslamiyet’in diğer dinleri neden neshettiği, İslamiyet’in niçin kıyamete kadar devam edeceği soruları cevaplandırılmıştır. Mehmed Ubeydullah, papazın sorularına cevap olmak üzere farklı dillerde yayımladığı üç yazısını Türkçe olarak hatıratına eklemiştir. Böylece eser, bir taraftan tarihin önemli kaynaklarından olan hatırat tarzında olması açısından önem taşırken, diğer taraftan makale tarzında olması yönüyle İslamiyet ve Müslümanlar hakkında Ubeydullah Efendi’nin düşüncelerini içermesi bakımından önemlidir. Eserde Hz. Muhammed’in neden diğer peygamberlere benzemediği, İslamiyet'in akıl yolu olduğu, insan aklı var oldukça da İslamiyet’in geçerli olacağı, İslamiyet’in akıl yolu olsa da bunu kabul etmeyen taklitçi Müslümanların olduğu vurgulanmıştır.
Muhammed Tapar’ın Veziri Sa’dü’l-Mülk ve Bâtınîlerle Mücadelesi
Authors: AKKUŞ Mustafa , ZEKİ İzzetullah
Published: December 2023

Selçuklu Sultanı Muhammed Tapar dönemi Selçukluların Bâtınîlikle mücadelesinde bir dönüm noktası olarak görülmektedir. Dindar kişiliğiyle öne çıkan Muhammed Tapar'ın amansız Bâtınî mücadelesi yoğun olarak İsfahan civarında olup, başkenti tehdit eden Şahdiz Kalesi’nin zaptı bunun ilk somut örneğidir. Bunun yanında Bâtınî kalelerinin birer birer düşürülüp esas emir komuta merkezi olarak bilenen Alamut Kalesi’nin kuşatılması Bâtınîliğin sona ereceği anlamına gelmekteydi. Ancak Muhammed Tapar'ın ansızın ölümü, buna bağlı olarak Alamut Kalesi’nin zapt edilememesi, şüphe uyandıran ve tarihçiler tarafından tartışılan konular arasındadır. Ayrıca Bâtınîlerin İran coğrafyasında uzun bir süre ömür sürmelerini kimi tarihçiler bölgenin sıkıntılı coğrafi konumuna bağlarken kimileri de bu durumu Selçuklu vezir ve emirlerinin Bâtınilerle iş birliğine bağlamışlardır. Mesela Tapar’ın güvendiği bir adamı olarak bilinen Vezir Sa'dül-Mülk'ün, Bâtınî liderlerinden Ahmed b. Abdülmelik b. Attaş ile irtibat halinde olduğu iddiası, bu durumun sultana iletilmesine rağmen vezirine güvenmeye devam etmesi, nihayetinde hacamatla uğraşan bir Bâtınî eliyle sultanı zehirletme teşebbüsü ve iddiaları akabinde dört arkadaşıyla birlikte idam edilmesi, üzerinde durulması gereken hadiselerdir. Bu gelişmeleri Muhammed Tapar'ın Bâtınîlikle mücadelesinin başarısızlığa uğraması yönünde ipuçları veren bilgiler olarak görmek mümkündür. Öte yandan Vezir Sa’dü’l-Mülk'ün hayatı boyunca Bâtınilikle mücadele eden ve bu mücadelede bedel ödeyen Nizamü’l-Mülk ailesinden olmaması, seleflerinin aksi istikamette bir siyaset izlemesi de manidardır.
Fraud prevention in the Indonesian banking sector using anti-fraud strategy
Authors: Shonhadji Nanang , Agus Irwandi Soni
Published: December 2023

Fraud and financial crimes involving banking employees have become serious and complex problems throughout the world, including Indonesia. This study aimed to analyze a fraud prevention through anti-fraud strategy and modified situational crime prevention theory. Data were obtained using a questionnaire distributed and interviewed to accounting officers, marketing departments, customer services, tellers, operational supervisors and risk management of banks in Indonesia. Respondent filled in 217 questionnaires completely. The data analysis technique used is a path analysis technique with the WarpPLS. The results show that anti-fraud strategies have a positive effect on fraud prevention. Banking in Indonesia has succeeded in implementing anti-fraud strategy through a whistleblowing policy, which focuses on efforts to protect whistleblowers and disclose potential fraud, compliance with the implementation of internal controls in activity units, and the proper functioning of risk management. The modified situational crime prevention theory also has a positive effect, and religiosity is a moderating variable. The results have also informed that banks have attempted to create conditions and awareness for perpetrators that the benefits of fraud are less and not commensurate with the high risks borne, and narrowing opportunities and providing strict sanctions to perpetrators can prevent fraud.
Intention of Bangladeshi young girls toward green consumption: A study on private university students
Authors: Shariful Haque Md. , Mohammad Ahshanul Mamun Abdullah , Shahabuddin A.M. , Rahman Farzana , Binte Sharif Samihah
Published: December 2023

Consumer purchase intentions determine the process of developing green consumption behavior. The demand for environmentally friendly goods has stayed divisive, multifaceted, and particular to each societal setting. In order to examine this, this paper applied Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior as a theoretical framework with modification of some factors to investigate the effect of subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, environmental responsibility, and self-efficacy on the purchase intention of Bangladeshi female students toward green consumption. A self-administered questionnaire is used to collect data from the respondents. Based on convenience and snowball sampling, 280 questionnaires were analyzed in this study, received from participants aged 18 to 25. The SPSS 22.0 and Smart-PLS were employed to analyze the model and estimate the parameters by considering a 95% confidence interval. The results indicate that all factors (p values < α = 0.01) had an overall significant and strong positive influence. Self-efficacy has a slight specific indirect effect (p = 0.051 > α = 0.05) on the purchase intention toward green consumption among university girls in Bangladesh. Additionally, this study explored a significant correlation between five independent variables and the dependent variable. The strongest correlation (r = 0.849) between green consumption behavior and environmental responsibility was discovered. Also, the t-test demonstrates that the intention to engage in green consumption significantly (tcal = 3.684 > tcri = 1.96) influences actual green consumption.
Is increasing a share of R&D expenditure in GDP a factor in strengthening the level of innovation development in Ukraine compared with GII’s top countries?
Authors: Dobrovolska Olena , Sonntag Ralph , Masiuk Yuliia , Bahorka Mariia , Yurchenko Nataliiа
Published: December 2023

The study aims to test whether increasing a share of R&D expenditure in GDP strengthens the level of innovation development in Ukraine compared with top countries in the Global Innovation Index. It models the impact of changing a share of R&D expenditure in GDP on the level of innovation development based on 10 countries-leaders in GII 2022 and Ukraine. Correlation analysis proved the existence of a relationship between the levels of R&D expenditure (as percent of GDP) and innovation development (the overall score of GII); its strength and direction are characterized (for 2011–2020). The results show that in GII’s top countries, the relationship between innovation development and R&D expenditure is direct in 70% of the sample’s countries, mostly with high and very high relationship power without time lag or 1-2-year time lag. This relationship is inverse in Ukraine, with high relationship power and a 1-year time lag. The system dynamic linear panel-data model is built to determine and formalize the impact of changing a share of R&D expenditure in GDP on the level of innovation development for GII’s top countries and the linear regression model – for Ukraine. For GII’s top countries, it is confirmed that with an increase in R&D expenditures by 1%, innovation development potentially increases by an average of 2.71%, and in Ukraine – it decreases by an average of 4.8%. This discrepancy is explained by the need to improve state policy and regulatory framework in innovation development and its financing in Ukraine.
DARDAGNY’DE BİR KÖY SOKAĞI CAMILLE COROT
Authors: ÇETİN Ufuk
Published: December 2023

Makale Fransız ressam Jean Baptiste Camille Corot’nun “Dardagny’de Bir Köy Sokağı” isimli çalışması üzerinedir. Resim her ne kadar İsviçre’de bir köy sokağını gösterse de bu köy sokağı aslında görünüm olarak tipik bir Türk köyü sokağı gibidir. İlginç bir durum olarak dikkat çeken bu konuda makale bu benzerliğin sebebini ikonolojik olarak araştırmaktadır. Corot oryantal bir ressam hiç olmamış, seyahatlerinde Roma’nın ötesine hiç geçmemiş ve Türkiye’de hiç bulunmamış ama bir Türk köyü sokağını âdeta İsviçre köy sokağı olarak resmetmiştir. Corot, gezilerinde ve stüdyodaki çalışmalarında “gerçek resim” arayışında, hayatı boyunca sonsuz bir araştırmacı olmuş, gezilerini ve doğayı işinin merkezine almıştır. Ayrıca 19. yüzyılın en büyük manzara resmi ustalarından biri olarak sürekli merak uyandırmıştır. Sanat hayatı “Dardagny’de Bir Köy Sokağı” isimli tablosu üzerinden sunulmaya çalışarak bazı farklı eserlerinden örnekler de paylaşılmıştır.
LA CULTURA DE PAZ EN EDUCACIÓN SECUNDARIA: UNA REVISIÓN SISTEMÁTICA
Authors: Sel Lara Bianey , Quiñonez Pech Sergio Humberto
Published: December 2023

La cultura de paz y la educación trabajan, en conjunto, para la formación en conocimientos, actitudes y comportamientos centrados en la armonía, la tolerancia, el respeto, la inclusión y la paz. Este trabajo presenta una revisión sistemática cuyo propósito fue identificar las líneas de estudio de la cultura de paz en la educación secundaria, a nivel global, durante la última década (2012-2022). El trabajo se fundamentó en la metodología PRISMA; se recopilaron 367 artículos de las bases de datos de ERIC, Education Source, Academic Search Ultimate, Web Of Science y Redalyc. Con base en los criterios de inclusión y exclusión, se analizaron 27 artículos. Los resultados obtenidos reflejan que la mayoría de los artículos se orientan al estudio del componente de paz en el currículo escolar, aunque también se identificó producción científica enfocada en identificar los efectos de programas de cultura de paz. Se concluye que el estudio de esta temática proporciona una comprensión más profunda de cómo la educación contribuye a la formación de ciudadanos comprometidos con la paz.
Illegal use of humanitarian aid, charitable donations or free aid for the purpose of obtaining profit (Article 201-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine): problems of systematic interpretation and practical application and their solution
Authors: Kyrychko Vasyl Mykolaiovych
Published: December 2023

The article discusses the main problematic issues related to Article 201-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which entered into force on April 3, 2022 and provides for criminal liability for the sale of humanitarian aid items or the use of charitable donations, free aid, or the conclusion of other transactions related to the disposal of such property . Such actions are taken in violation of the requirements stipulated in the laws of Ukraine dated October 22, 1999 "On humanitarian aid" and dated July 5, 2012 "On charitable activities and charitable organizations."

It is recognized that the statement, which is widespread in the scientific literature, that Article 201-2 provides for responsibility for the theft of humanitarian aid items is incorrect. The correlation of this criminal offense with offenses against property is shown.

It has been proven that the analysis of the content of Article 201-2 based on its place in the system of the Special Part of the Criminal Code of Ukraine as a criminal offense in the field of economic activity is of primary importance for solving most problematic issues.

It was established that Article 201-2 applies to persons who carry out economic activities with items of humanitarian aid and ensure the receipt of such items from donors to their recipients. It does not apply to the actions of donors and recipients of humanitarian aid.

It is justified that the public danger of the actions provided for in Art. 201-2, is that the use of items of humanitarian aid for the purpose of making a profit may lead to the non-receipt or late arrival of humanitarian aid to its recipients.

It is proposed to supplement Art. 201-2 of the Criminal Code, part 4, in which to establish increased criminal liability for actions that led to the death of people or other serious consequences. Such responsibility should arise regardless of the total value of the items of humanitarian aid.

The difference between the ban on the use of humanitarian aid for profit and the use of humanitarian aid for non-intended purposes is shown. This difference must be taken into account in the legislative improvement of Article 201-2.
Victimological principles of criminal law of Ukraine: on the way to approximation of international standards
Authors: Tuliakov V’iacheslav Oleksiiovych
Published: December 2023

The Constitution of Ukraine unequivocally establishes human life and health as paramount societal values, placing the onus on the state to redress damages resulting from criminal acts. Article 1177 of the Civil Code of Ukraine asserts the right of victims to compensation for harm inflicted upon them due to criminal offenses. Despite this constitutional commitment, a notable gap persists in Ukrainian legislation concerning comprehensive measures for the compensation and restitution of crime victims. This lacuna necessitates the implementation of new legal measures to ensure the equitable treatment of victims within the national legal framework. The exigency of this matter is accentuated by the current hostilities in Ukraine, prompting a critical alignment of domestic legislation with pertinent international agreements. To address this void, an in-depth analysis of international and European legal principles is undertaken to derive foundational concepts for the victimological framework within Ukrainian criminal law. The examination of these external legal frameworks seeks to inform and shape domestic legislation, fostering a more just and inclusive legal landscape for victims of criminal offenses in Ukraine, particularly in the context of the nation's ongoing challenges and the imperative to harmonize with international standards. In light of the pressing need to fortify the rights and protections afforded to crime victims, the proposed legal measures aim to bridge the existing gaps in Ukrainian law. By drawing upon international and European legal principles, the objective is to establish a robust framework that not only compensates victims for harm suffered but also ensures their rights are safeguarded throughout the criminal justice process. The ongoing hostilities in Ukraine serve as a stark reminder of the urgency to fortify legal provisions that protect and compensate victims. Aligning with international standards will not only enhance the domestic legal landscape but also reinforce Ukraine's commitment to human rights and justice in the face of unprecedented challenges. As the nation strives for resilience in the midst of adversity, a comprehensive victimological framework rooted in global legal principles is crucial for building a fair and inclusive society.

 

Keywords: victimology, the victim of a criminal offense, approximation, treatment, compensation, restitution
Multi frequency weak signals detection based on under-sampling bistable stochastic resonance
Authors: Jiaqi Fang
Published: December 2023

Signal detection has a wide range of practical applications. Compared with traditional weak signal detection, the nonlinear effect of noise in the bistable system is typical and easy to extend, so bistable stochastic resonance detection technique has a wider applicability. In this paper, the multi-frequency weak signals detection based on under-sampling bistable stochastic resonance is studied. Based on the theory of bistable stochastic resonance, a simulation model is established to simultaneously detect multiple low-frequency weak signals. The spectrum of input and output signals is obtained through numerical simulation calculation, and the system characteristics are analyzed. When the large parameter signal does not meet the adiabatic approximation theory, the appropriate sampling coefficient can be selected to directly under-sample the input signal to make it conform to the conditions, and then the scale inverse transformation can be carried out. Finally, combined with the simulation analysis, the correctness of the under-sampling bistable stochastic resonance system to detect the multi-frequency weak signals is verified, the sampling rate is reduced, and the complexity is effectively decreased.
Climate change-induced drought and implications on maize cultivation area in the upper Nan River Basin, Thailand
Authors: Bastola Rabin , Shrestha Sangam , Mohanasundaram S. , Loc Ho Huu
Published: December 2023

The escalating frequency of climate change-induced droughts poses a severe threat to rainfed maize cultivation in Thailand's upper Nan River Basin (NRB). Utilizing the standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index, this study comprehensively examines spatial and temporal drought patterns and their potential agricultural impact. Findings indicate a significant shift in precipitation patterns with wetter wet seasons, drier dry seasons and rising temperatures. The upper NRB experiences prolonged and severe droughts, while the lower region faces higher drought intensity, signalling an increased likelihood of extended and severe drought episodes in the upper region. Assessing maize cultivation suitability, factoring in environmental variables and drought impact under observed and climate change scenarios, reveals the current moderate suitability at 42.2%, projected to expand, and unsuitable regions expected to double. Different shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs) show varied outcomes, with SSP5-8.5 indicating increased suitability in highly suitable areas and SSP2-4.5 demonstrating improvements in moderately suitable areas. The study underscores the need for tailored adaptation strategies in water management during droughts to enhance crop production, especially in dry seasons, in the upper NRB amid a changing climate.
Socialization, Upbringing, and Education for Peace
Authors: Bałandynowicz Andrzej , Thomas Joachim
Published: December 2023

Edukacja na rzecz pokoju wyłania się jako kluczowy element systemów edukacyjnych, mający na celu wyposażenie osób w niezbędną wiedzę, umiejętności i postawy, aby aktywnie angażowały się w pokojowe współistnienie i transformację konfliktów. W artykule przeanalizowano różne podejścia i strategie stosowane w edukacji na rzecz pokoju. Omówiono również wyzwania i możliwości związane z wdrażaniem edukacji na rzecz pokoju w różnych kontekstach, z uwzględnieniem czynników kulturowych, społeczno-politycznych i ekonomicznych.
Plus ratio quam vis: A Proposal for Education for Peace Through Religious Education
Authors: Maier Kathrin , Michalski Jarosław
Published: December 2023

Głównym celem prezentowanego artykułu jest przedstawienie propozycji wychowania do pokoju, które niezależnie od prezentowanej opcji światopoglądowej, stanowi ideał współczesnego wychowanie. U podstaw prezentowanej koncepcji leży słynna sentencja autorstwa wielkiego uczonego Pawła Włodkowica, którą później przejęło wiele Uniwersytetów Europejskich jako dewizę swojej działalności akademickiej – dewiza, która brzmi: „Plus ratio quam vis”. Co w dosłownym tłumaczeniu oznacza: Więcej rozumu  niż siły”. Autor więc odwołuje się do klasycznej antropologii – z niej wyprowadza jasny wniosek dla współczesnej edukacji do pokoju: chcąc dzisiaj wychowywać w duchu demokracji i do pokoju, należy w pierwszej kolejności wyjść od podstawowej wartości, jaką jest człowiek.
Support for Children Coming from Ukraine Based on Analysis of Education Board Websites in Poland
Authors: Garbat Anita , Szplit Agnieszka
Published: December 2023

Po wybuchu wojny Rosji z Ukrainą rząd polski podjął natychmiastowe działania w celu przyjęcia i udzielenia pomocy dzieciom z terenów dotkniętych konfliktem zbrojnym. Zgodnie z polskim prawem każde małoletnie dziecko cudzoziemców ma prawo do bezpłatnej nauki oraz pomocy psychologiczno-pedagogicznej. Celem opisanych badań jest ustalenie, jakie informacje o wsparciu dla dzieci pochodzących z Ukrainy pojawiły się w pierwszych tygodniach wojny na stronach internetowych szesnastu kuratoriów oświaty w Polsce. Do zebrania danych wykorzystano netnografię, natomiast do ich analizy zastosowano metodę analizy dokumentów. Na podstawie przeanalizowanych dokumentów można zidentyfikować trzy główne podmioty wsparcia, które tworzą instytucje rządowe i organizacje pozarządowe oraz wolontariusze. Formy wparcia obejmują zarówno indywidualne aktywności (porady, diagnozy, konsultacje), jak i zbiorowe (warsztaty, szkolenia, konferencje). Oferowana pomoc wymaga od realizujących ją nauczycieli, pedagogów, psychologów wysokich kompetencji międzykulturowych, niezbędnych do dialogu z drugim człowiekiem.
Osiągnięcia szkolne i kondycja psychiczna uczniów w warunkach zdalnej edukacji wczesnoszkolnej
Authors: Kulawska Ewa
Published: December 2023

Celem artykułu o charakterze przeglądowym jest opis i wyjaśnienie efektów zdalnej edukacji w odniesieniu do osiągnieć szkolnych w zakresie edukacji językowej i matematycznej oraz kondycji psychicznej uczniów klasy 1-3 szkoły podstawowej w czasie pandemii COVID-19. Analizę przeprowadzono opierając się na wynikach badań zamieszczonych w 40 artykułach o charakterze empirycznym i raportach o zasięgu międzynarodowym. Na podstawie przeglądu doniesień badawczych ustalono, że skutkiem edukacji zdalnej w wielu krajach świata jest: spowolnienie procesu nabywania wiedzy i umiejętności, a także powstanie tzw. „luki edukacyjnej” w zakresie pojęć matematycznych i umiejętności językowych uczniów, spadek motywacji do nauki na lekcjach zdalnych, obniżenie dobrostanu psychicznego uczniów, wzrost niepożądanych symptomów psychologicznych wśród dzieci w postaci podwyższonego poziomu lęku, stresu. Zakłócony proces uczenia się dotyczył szczególnie dzieci o niższych osiągnięciach szkolnych pochodzących ze środowisk zaniedbanych kulturowo i wychowawczo. Zauważono tendencję, że opóźnienia w uczeniu się wywołane edukacją zdalną były większe w krajach, w których zamknięcie szkół utrzymywane było dłużej.
Przygotowanie osób z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną do roli współbadaczy. Propozycja szkolenia w ramach badań włączających
Authors: Parchomiuk Monika , Ćwirynkało Katarzyna , Żyta Agnieszka
Published: December 2023

Badania włączające są pojęciem obejmującym różne formy udziału niepełnosprawnych współbadaczy w realizacji procesu badawczego. Współbadacze mogą podejmować różne role i działania, począwszy od doradzania w zakresie problematyki czy sposobu jej realizacji, skończywszy na udziale we wszystkich etapach, łącznie z upowszechnianiem wyników. Wydaje się, że istotnym elementem poprzedzającym proces badań włączających było odpowiednie przeszkolenie osób z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną do roli współbadaczy na podstawie programu wykorzystującego metody aktywizujące oraz materiały dostępne dla osób z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną w tekście łatwym do czytania. Ważne jest przybliżenie treści niezbędnych do poznania procesu badawczego i jego poszczególnych elementów składowych z uwzględnieniem zarówno mocnych stron, jak i ograniczeń poznawczych i komunikacyjnych uczestników szkolenia. Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie i analiza doświadczeń własnych w zakresie przygotowania osób z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną z województw lubelskiego i warmińsko-mazurskiego do pełnienia roli współbadaczy. Omówiono w nim zalecenia, zalety, ale także zagrożenia i trudności związane z przygotowaniem tej grupy osób do uczestnictwa w badaniach włączających.
Uniwersytet wobec problemu różnorodności kulturowej, migracji i uchodźstwa – analiza treści kształcenia na kierunku pedagogika przedszkolna i wczesnoszkolna
Authors: Szwarc Alina , Cukras-Stelągowska Joanna
Published: December 2023

W niniejszym artykule, przez pryzmat ministerialnych założeń dotyczących wiedzy, umiejętności, jak i kompetencji studentów edukacji przedszkolnej i wczesnoszkolnej, zwrócono uwagę na problem przygotowania przyszłych nauczycieli do pracy z uczniem w środowisku zróżnicowanym kulturowo. Potrzeba naukowej dyskusji i refleksji nad problemem kształcenia w tym aspekcie, wynika przede wszystkim z własnych obserwacji, związanych z dostrzegalnymi problemami w kształceniu akademickim, czego efektem jest zauważalna niewystarczająca wiedza studentów na temat zagadnienia migracji i uchodźstwa. Stąd, w opracowaniu poddano krytycznej analizie zarówno standard kształcenia nauczycieli, jak i plany, programy oraz dostępne sylabusy zajęć na kierunku pedagogika przedszkolna i wczesnoszkolna w polskich uniwersytetach.
Challenging Axillary Lymph Nodes on PET/CT in Cancer Patients throughout
COVID-19 Vaccination Era
Authors: Giordano Alessia , Gallicchio Rosj , Milella Mariarita , Storto Rebecca , Nardelli Anna , Pellegrino Teresa , Nappi Antonio , Di Cosola Michele , Storto Giovanni
Published: December 2023

Background:

The unexpected detection of axillary lymphadenopathy (AxL) in cancer patients (pts)
represents a real concern during the COVID-19 vaccination era. Benign reactions may take place after vaccine
inoculation, which can mislead image interpretation in patients undergoing F-18-FDG, F-18-Choline, and
Ga-68-DOTATOC PET/CT. They may also mimic loco-regional metastases or disease. We assessed PET/CT
findings after COVID-19 first dose vaccination in cancer patients and the impact on their disease course management.

Methods:

We evaluated 333 patients undergoing PET/CT (257 F-18-FDG, 54 F-18-Choline, and 23 Ga-68
DOTATOC) scans after the first vaccination with mRNA vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech) (study group; SG). The
uptake index (SUVmax) of suspected AxL was defined as significant when the ratio was > 1.5 as compared to
the contralateral lymph nodes. Besides, co-registered CT (Co-CT) features of target lymph nodes were evaluated.
Nodes with aggregate imaging positivity were further investigated.

Results:

Overall, the prevalence of apparently positive lymph nodes on PET scans was 17.1% during the vaccination
period. 107 pts of the same setting, who had undergone PET/CT before the COVID-19 pandemic,
represented the control group (CG). Only 3 patients of CG showed reactive lymph nodes with a prevalence of
2.8% (p < 0.001 as compared to the vaccination period). 84.2% of SG patients exhibited benign characteristics
on co-CT images and only 9 pts needed thorough appraisal.

Conclusion:

The correct interpretation of images is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments and invasive
procedures in vaccinated cancer pts. A detailed anamnestic interview and the analysis of lymph nodes’ CT
characteristics, after performing PET/CT, may help to clear any misleading diagnosis.
Review on Nutritional Potential of Underutilized Millets as a Miracle Grain
Authors: Singh Sonia , Sharma Himanshu , Ramankutty Raghavan , Ramaswamy Sarada
Published: December 2023

The current situation, which includes changes in eating habits, an increasing population,
and the unrestricted use of natural resources, has resulted in a lack of resources that could
be used to provide nourishing food to everyone. Natural plant resources are quickly being depleted,
so it is necessary to consider new alternatives. In addition to the staple grains of rice and
wheat, many other crops are being consumed that need to be utilized to their full potential and
have the potential to replace the staple crops. Millets are one of the most important underutilized
crops that have the potential to be used as a nutricereal. Millets have a high nutritional value, do
not produce acids, do not contain gluten, and can contribute to a healthy diet. Due to a lack of
awareness regarding the nutritional value of millets, their consumption is still restricted to the
population that adheres to conventional diets and is economically disadvantaged even though
millets contain a significant amount of nutrients. Millets are becoming increasingly unpopular
due to a lack of processing technologies, food subsidies, and the inconvenience of preparing food
with millets. Millets are a Nutricereal rich in carbohydrates, dietary fibers, energy, essential fatty
acids, proteins, vitamin B, and minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.
These nutrients help to protect against post-translational diseases such as diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular
disease, and celiac disease, among others. Millets are beneficial for controlling blood
pressure, blood sugar level, and thyroid function; however, despite these functional properties,
millets consumption has declined. Utilizing millets and other staple food crops to develop alternative
food sources has become a new area of focus for businesses in the food industry. In addition,
millet consumption can help foster immunity and health, which is essential in strengthening
our fight against malnutrition in children and adolescents. In this article, the authors examine the
potential of millets in terms of their nutricereal qualities.
Causal Effects of Blood Metabolites and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A
Mendelian Randomization Study
Authors: Wu Jing-Hao , Yang Ying-Hao , Wang Yun-Chao , Yu Wen-Kai , Li Shan-Shan , Mei Yun-Yun , Ce-Zong  , Zhou Zi-Han , Zhu Hang-Hang , He Liu-Chang , Li Xin-Yu , Shi Chang-He , Li Yu-Sheng
Published: December 2023

Background:

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the most common forms of
sleep-disordered breathing. Studies have shown that certain changes in metabolism play an important
role in the pathophysiology of OSA. However, the causal relationship between these metabolites
and OSA remains unclear.

Aims:

We use a mendelian randomization (MR) approach to investigate the causal associations
between the genetic liability to metabolites and OSA.

Methods:

We performed a 2-sample inverse-variance weighted mendelian randomization analysis
to evaluate the causal effects of genetically determined 486 metabolites on OSA. Multiple sensitivity
analyses were performed to assess pleiotropy. We used multivariate mendelian randomization
analyses to assess confounding factors and mendelian randomization Bayesian model averaging to
rank the significant biomarkers by their genetic evidence. We also conducted a metabolic pathway
analysis to identify potential metabolic pathways.

Results:

We identified 14 known serum metabolites (8 risk factors and 6 protective factors) and 12
unknown serum metabolites associated with OSA. These 14 known metabolites included 8 lipids(
1-arachidonoylglycerophosphoethanolamine, Tetradecanedioate, Epiandrosteronesulfate,
Acetylca Glycerol3-phosphate, 3-dehydrocarnitine, Margarate17:0, Docosapentaenoaten3;22:5n3),
3 Aminoacids (Isovalerylcarnitine,3-methyl-2-oxobutyrate,Methionine), 2 Cofactors and vitamins
[Bilirubin(E,ZorZ,E),X-11593--O-methylascorbate], 1Carbohydrate(1,6-anhydroglucose). We also
identified several metabolic pathways that involved in the pathogenesis of OSA.

Conclusion:

MR (mendelian randomization) approach was performed to identify 6 protective factors
and 12 risk factors for OSA in the present study. 3-Dehydrocarnitine was the most significant
risk factors for OSA. Our study also confirmed several significant metabolic pathways that were
involved in the pathogenesis of OSA. Valine, leucine and isoleucine biosynthesis metabolic pathways
were the most significant metabolic pathways that were involved in the pathogenesis of
OSA.
In Silico Screening of Some Active Phytochemicals to Identify Promising
Inhibitors Against SARS-CoV-2 Targets
Authors: Alagarsamy V. , Solomon V. Raja , Murugesan S. , Sundar P. Shyam , Muzaffar-Ur-Rehman MD. , Chandu A. , Aishwarya A. Dharshini , Narendhar B. , Sulthana M.T. , Ravikumar V.
Published: December 2023

Background:

There are very few small-molecule drug candidates developed against
SARS-CoV-2 that have been revealed since the epidemic began in November 2019. The typical
medicinal chemistry discovery approach requires more than a decade of the year of painstaking research
and development and a significant financial guarantee, which is not feasible in the challenge
of the current epidemic.

Objective:

This current study proposes to find and identify the most effective and promising phytomolecules
against SARS-CoV-2 in six essential proteins (3CL protease, Main protease, Papain-
Like protease, N-protein RNA binding domain, RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, and Spike receptor
binding domain target through in silico screening of 63 phytomolecules from six different
Ayurveda medicinal plants.

Methods:

The phytomolecules and SARS-CoV-2 proteins were taken from public domain databases
such as PubChem and RCSB Protein Data Bank. For in silico screening, the molecular interactions,
binding energy, and ADMET properties were investigated.

Results:

The structure-based molecular docking reveals some molecules' greater affinity towards
the target than the co-crystal ligand. Our results show that tannic acid, cyanidin-3-rutinoside, zeaxanthin,
and carbolactone are phytomolecules capable of inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 target proteins
in the least energy conformations. Tannic acid had the least binding energy of -8.8 kcal/mol, which
is better than the binding energy of its corresponding co-crystal ligand (-7.5 kcal/mol) against 3 CL
protease. Also, it has shown the least binding energy of -9.9 kcal/mol with a more significant number
of conventional hydrogen bond interactions against the RdRp target. Cyanidin-3-rutinoside
showed binding energy values of -8.8 and -7.6 kcal/mol against Main protease and Papain-like protease,
respectively. Zeaxanthin was the top candidate in the N protein RBD with a binding score of -
8.4 kcal/mol, which is slightly better when compared to a co-crystal ligand (-8.2 kcal/mol). In the
spike, carbolactone was the suitable candidate with the binding energy of -7.2 kcal/mol and formed
a conventional hydrogen bond and two hydrophobic interactions. The best binding affinity-scored
phytomolecules were selected for the MD simulations studies.

Conclusion:

The present in silico screening study suggested that active phytomolecules from medicinal
plants could inhibit SARS-CoV-2 targets. The elite docked compounds with drug-like properties
have a harmless ADMET profile, which may help to develop promising COVID-19 inhibitors.
An Insight into Different Experimental Models used for Hepatoprotective
Studies: A Review
Authors: Babu Sucharita , Ranajit Santosh K , Pattnaik Gurudutta , Ghosh Goutam , Rath Goutam , Kar Biswakanth
Published: December 2023

Numerous factors, including exposure to harmful substances, drinking too much alcohol,
contracting certain hepatitis serotypes, and using specific medicines, contribute to the development
of liver illnesses. Lipid peroxidation and other forms of oxidative stress are the main mechanisms by
which hepatotoxic substances harm liver cells. Pathological changes in the liver include a rise in the
levels of blood serum, a decrease in antioxidant enzymes, as well as the formation of free radical
radicals. It is necessary to find pharmaceutical alternatives to treat liver diseases to increase their
efficacy and decrease their toxicity. For the development of new therapeutic medications, a greater
knowledge of primary mechanisms is required. In order to mimic human liver diseases, animal models are developed. Animal models have been used for several decades to study the pathogenesis of
liver disorders and related toxicities. For many years, animal models have been utilized to investigate
the pathophysiology of liver illness and associated toxicity. The animal models are created to imitate
human hepatic disorders. This review enlisted numerous hepatic damage in vitro and in vivo models
using various toxicants, their probable biochemical pathways and numerous metabolic pathways via
oxidative stressors, different serum biomarkers enzymes are discussed, which will help to identify
the most accurate and suitable model to test any plant preparations to check and evaluate their hepatoprotective properties.
A Critical Sojourn of Hyaluronic Acid-based Hydrogels in the Wound Healing Process: Current Advances and Future Prospects
Authors: Markandeywar Tanmay Sudhakar , Singh Dilpreet , Narang Raj Kumar
Published: December 2023

"Hyaluronic acid (HA), a non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG), is a significant component of the epidermal extracellular matrix (ECM). It plays multiple roles in the inflammatory response, cell adhesion, migration, proliferation, differentiation, angiogenesis, and tissue regeneration. Due to its inherent characteristics, including non-immunoreactivity, exceptional biocompatibility, biodegradability, native biofunctionality, hydrophilicity, and non-immunoreactivity, HA has found applications in the production of wound dressings. HA's synergistic role in enhancing deeper penetration into chronic wounds and its biofunctional properties in the healing process have been harnessed. HA-based wound dressings, often incorporating biomolecules or drugs to improve the dressing's biochemical performance during wound healing, have been developed. In this review, we explore the current state of knowledge regarding hydrogels based on HA, focusing on their biofunctional properties and delivery mechanisms. We present the latest developments in the research and development of HA-based hydrogels for the treatment of skin wounds."