bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Digital Technologies as a Means of Improving the Efficiency of Higher Education
Authors:   International University of Applied Sciences in Lomza, Poland, Sharlovych Zoia ,   Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University, Ukraine, Vilchynska Liudmyla , Danylyuk Serhiy , Huba Bohdan , Zadilska Halyna
Published: August 2023

Today, the practical application of digitalisation in higher education and finding ways to optimize the use of digital technologies to improve the management of the educational process is a relevant issue for the modern research paradigm. This research aims to study the unique ways in which digital technologies are utilised in higher education and create a conceptual framework for their adoption to enhance the efficiency of the educational process. The study applied the method of expert assessments using a semi-structured questionnaire, with two groups of respondents acting as experts. The questionnaire responses were evaluated using the Likert scale, and the Student’s t-test was used for statistical analysis of the research results. Both students and teachers recognise blended learning as the most effective method for organising the educational process since it combines traditional distance learning with the implementation of digital educational technologies. The respondents recognised the communicational aspect to be the most crucial advantage of digitalisation. The study findings are summarised into a conceptual model of digitalisation in higher education, comprising interconnected semantic blocks of generation, accumulation, and management of educational information.
Higher Education Student Satisfaction with Online Learning: The Role of Teaching Material and Infrastructure
Authors:   Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Bina Insan, Indonesia, Sari Dwi Puspita , Farih Muhammad Nur , Ardhi Dimaz Cahya , Rimbano Dheo , umroh  , Arifin Muhammad Nabil
Published: August 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift from traditional to online learning in many countries, including Indonesia. This global disaster required higher education institutions to change the learning deliverable from in-person classes to online learning, which is highly different from normal learning processes that cause challenges. Success in online learning depends on the cooperation of some elements. This study examined the role of teaching material, infrastructure, instructors, and higher education institutions in students’ satisfaction with online learning. This study distributed a Google Form survey to active college students enrolled for the 2020-2021 academic year. This study is a quantitative research that used associative type analysis and factor analysis to analyze data from an explanatory perspective. At the end of this study, the researchers developed a model showing how four variables—infrastructure, instructor, teaching materials, and higher education institution—affect the success of Indonesian online lectures in higher education students during the Covid-19 pandemic. The study results showed that the instructor has an impact on the teaching material, the institution has an impact on the infrastructure, and instructors have an impact on the infrastructure. However, teaching materials have no impact on the infrastructure.
Production Planning and Scheduling Challenges in the Engineer-to-Order Manufacturing Segment—A Literature Study
Authors:   the Department of Industrial and Materials Science, Chalmers University of Technology Gothenburg, Sweden, Mathew Ninan Theradapuzha , Johansson Björn
Published: August 2023

Production planning and scheduling is a significant activity for manufacturing companies that follow an engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing strategy. The volatile nature of customer demands and the primary requirement to produce highly customized products generate numerous challenges that affect the efficiency of planning and scheduling operations in engineer-to-order manufacturing. The article presents a literature study to identify the main challenges in production planning and scheduling in engineer-to-order manufacturing. The article also provides a classification of the identified challenges into four different categories. The categorization of challenges strongly suggests replanning or rescheduling as a critical requirement in the engineer-to-order manufacturing segment to attain resilience in uncertain environments.
Проблема недопустимости использования незаконно полученных доказательств, как одна из ключевых проблем реализации прав граждан
Authors: Кузнецов А.А. , Земскова А.Д.
Published: August 2023

Статья посвящена одной из самых актуальных проблем современного процессуального права, проблематике использования незаконно полученных доказательств в суде и их влияние на реализацию прав граждан, закрепленных в Конституции Российской Федерации. Авторы попытались раскрыть суть проблемы, путем анализа законодательства и предложили возможный путь ее решения, с помощью внесения предложенных поправок в законодательство
Особенности административного судопроизводства по делам об оспаривании решений, действий (бездействия) органов публичной власти
Authors: Кузнецова И.А.
Published: August 2023

Административное судопроизводство – новый вид правосудия в Российской Федерации. В статье рассмотрены вопросы по административным делам об оспаривании решений, действий (бездействия) должностных лиц органов государственной власти и управления.
Правовое регулирование законотворческой деятельности в современной России: проблемные аспекты
Authors: Магомедова Е.А. , Строготяну М.С. , Федосеев М.О.
Published: August 2023

В статье предпринята попытка провести анализ нормативных правовых актов, составляющих правовые основы законотворческой деятельности в современной России. По итогам анализа констатируется, что в субъектах Российской Федерации в результате принятия «законов о законах» сформирован более качественный правовой режим законотворческой деятельности, чем на федеральном уровне. В итоге авторами предложено обобщить опыт субъектов Российской Федерации и трансформировать его на федеральный уровень.
Некоторые аспекты алиментных обязательств
Authors: Мохова А.В.
Published: August 2023

В настоящем исследовании раскрыта тематика, посвященная некоторых особенностям алиментных обязательств. В данной работе автор рассматривает несколько видов платежей, а также анализирует различные возможности распоряжения своим имуществом, в том числе и денежными средствами, которые представлены в качестве алиментов. Вместе с этим, изучены некоторые нормативно-правовые акты, регламентирующие представленные правоотношения. В заключении сформированы наиболее основные выводы относительно изученной тематики.
Ответственность за отдельные виды экологических преступлений
Authors: Полухина Д.Р.
Published: August 2023

В данном исследовании проводится изучение проблемы ужесточения уголовного законодательства РФ в области окружающей среды, а также рационального природопользования. В данной статье отдельное внимание уделяется судебной практике по противоправным действиям в экологической сфере, а также проведен анализ суждений ученыхюристов по вопросу данного исследования.
Цифровизация правосудия: перспективы и проблемы
Authors: Потапова Л.В. , Потапов Д.В.
Published: August 2023

В статье анализируются подходы к определению понятия «электронный документ», сложившиеся в российской юридической науке. Выявлены некоторые проблемы, с которыми приходится сталкиваться судьям при использовании электронного документа.
Развитие института медиации в России
Authors: Редников Д.В. , Абдулхакова А.А. , Назарий С.М.
Published: August 2023

Медиация представляет собой достаточно новое явление. В данной статье будет рассмотрена сущность метода медиации, основные, практика нотариального удостоверения медиативных соглашений, а также возможные пути совершенствования законодательства РФ в сфере медиации.
Некоторые основания возникновения факультативных обязательств
Authors: Рублевский В.А.
Published: August 2023

В статье исследуются правовые основания возникновения факультативных обязательств. В работе делается вывод о том, что основанием возникновения факультативного обязательства в большинстве случаев выступает сделка: договор или односторонняя сделка (например, завещательный отказ).
Проблемные аспекты и перспективы использования электронных денежных средств
Authors: Рыбалкина Ю.Д.
Published: August 2023

В статье рассмотрены тенденции по внедрению информационных технологий в гражданские правоотношения. Определены основные этапы на пути развития электронной коммерции. Проанализированы денежные операции в современной России. Установлено понятие «электронные денежные средства», основные его характеристики. Выявлены положительные и отрицательные аспекты влияния безналичных расчетов. Определены проблемы использования электронных денег в России, предложены пути их разрешения.
Налоговые стимулы в системе государственной финансовой поддержки субъектов экономики
Authors: Терентьев И.Ю. , Юшко А.В.
Published: August 2023

В настоящем научном исследовании раскрыта актуальная тематика, посвященная изучению особенностей налоговых стимулов в системе государственной финансовой поддержки субъектов экономики. Автор изучает действующее законодательство, а также научные работы наиболее известных в данной области правоведов. Рассмотрена правовая природа и сущность налоговых стимулов. В заключении сформулированы основные выводы относительно изученного материала.
Морально-нравственные проблемы эксгумации
Authors: Труфанова А.С.
Published: August 2023

В представленной статье рассматриваются проблемные аспекты процедуры производства эксгумации. Освещена этическая сторона данного следственного действия. Основное внимание уделяется анализу негативного отношения общественности к эксгумации.
Повышение уровня правосознания и правовой культуры общества как одно из направлений противодействия коррупции
Authors: Халаева С.Р.
Published: August 2023

В данной статье автор поднимает проблему низкого уровня правовой культуры и правосознания в обществе как одной из причин коррупции. Поднимается вопрос повышения правосознания в обществе в целом и среди правоохранительных органов в частности. Предлагаются возможные способы влияния на уровень правовой культуры.
Договор счета эскроу и аккредитивная форма расчетов как способы обеспечения обязательств: порядок применения, преимущества и недостатки
Authors: Халаева С.Р.
Published: August 2023

В данной статье автор разграничивает понятия условного депонирования (эскроу) и договора счета эскроу, проводит сравнительный анализ аккредитивной формы расчетов и договора счета эскроу, рассматривает плюсы и минусы вышеупомянутых форм договоров.
Особенности юридической ответственности за экологические правонарушения
Authors: Хибиева А.З.
Published: August 2023

Специфика правонарушения, совершенного в области природопользования и охраны окружающей среды, позволяет определить его как экологическое правонарушение. Экологическое правонарушение - это действие или бездействие, противоречащее законам и нормативным актам регулирующие экологические отношения и нормы. Статья знакомит с видами юридической ответственности и виды наказания за экологические правонарушения.
Правовое регулирование взаимодействия субъектов оперативно-розыскной деятельности в борьбе с преступлениями этнической направленности
Authors: Хортов С.В.
Published: August 2023

Статья посвящена комплексному изучению организационно-управленческих мер, применяемых субъектами оперативно-розыскной деятельности по борьбе с преступлениями, совершаемыми членами этнических преступных структур, и разработке предложений по их совершенствованию.
Актуальные проблемы земель сельскохозяйственного назначения
Authors: Хромов М.И.
Published: August 2023

Данная статья рассматривает характерные черты, а также проблемы правового режима земель сельскохозяйственного назначения. Рассматриваются проблемы, возникающие при проведении процедур изъятия и надзора за данными землями на практике, с учетом действующего земельного законодательства. Существует актуальная целесообразность проведения анализа возникающих правовых проблем в данной сфере, поиск путей потенциального решения, позволяющих повысить не только эффективность развития уже земель разграниченных, но и привлечение в оборот земель в неразграниченном государственном обороте. На основании анализа данной отрасли, можно обозначить проблемы отсутствия единого информационного ресурса о землях сельскохозяйственного назначения, отражающего их фактическое состояние, нецелевое использование, проблемы экологического и надзорного характера. На основании проведенного исследования автор приходит к выводам о необходимости совершенствования правовых норм, регулирующих правовой режим земель сельскохозяйственного назначения, а также практики их применения.
К вопросу о политических репрессиях в уголовно-процессуальном аспекте
Authors: Хузина Н.А. , Гостева С.Р.
Published: August 2023

В статье рассматриваются вопросы применения ограничений в уголовном порядке государственными органами и должностными лицами к подвергшимся репрессиям по политическим мотивам гражданам. Анализируются нормативно-правовые акты, на основании которых осуществлялись репрессии. Описываются масштабы данной трагедии. Дается определение политическим репрессиям. Названы и охарактеризованы виды репрессий.
Финансирование экстремизма в условиях развития цифровых технологий
Authors: Цырендашиева В.Ц.
Published: August 2023

С процессом компьютеризации наступила эра технологического и цифрового экстремизма. Цифровизация открыла широкие возможности для реализации своей деятельности экстремистскими организациями. В данной статье предлагается усовершенствование стратегии и тактики осуществления антиэкстремистской деятельности.
Сравнительно-правовой анализ законодательства зарубежных государств в сфере криминального банкротства
Authors: Шаназарова Е.В.
Published: August 2023

В статье проводится сравнительно-правовой анализ законодательства зарубежных государств в сфере криминального банкротства. Институт банкротства активно функционирует не только в России, но и во многих иных странах мира. Это же в полной мере касается и уголовной ответственности за незаконные деяния в рамках банкротства. Исследование зарубежного опыта играет важную роль в связи с возможностью заимствования наиболее положительных его аспектов в российское правовое регулирование уголовной ответственности за незаконное банкротство.
Принцип процессуальной экономии в арбитражном процессе
Authors: Щербаков А.А.
Published: August 2023

В настоящем исследовании проводится анализ мнений различных авторов относительно самостоятельности принципа процессуальной экономии. Установлено, что принцип процессуальной экономии не имеет законодательного закрепления, однако анализ норм арбитражного процессуального законодательства позволил выявить предусмотренные законодателем меры, направленные на процессуальную экономию в арбитражном процессе. В частности, ускоряет во много судопроизводство институты приказного и упрощенного производства, установление преюдициальности фактов, возможность применения примирительных процедур и многое другое. По итогам анализа различной юридической литературы автор делает вывод, что принцип процессуальной экономии следует рассматривать в качестве отраслевого принципа арбитражного процесса.
Investigation of the Semantic Field of "Chess" in Masnavi Molavi from the Viewpoint of "Associative Collocation"
Authors: Gaffar Borjsaz
Published: August 2023

As we know, concepts, objects and phenomena around the poets' mind and eye can be of interest to him and all of these elements can be a platform for presenting his thoughts and emotions.  Meanwhile, one of the semantic fields that is considered by the Persian poets is the presence of diverse variety of intellectual and practical games common in Iran's society at various times; among which, "Polo", "Backgammon", "Chess" and … are the ones that can be pointed out.One of the prominent features of Molavi's art in using the vocabulary, images and concepts of this "semantic field", is the careful observance of pillars and key principles, and in a better sense is the structure of chess game; As we know, the presence of at least two opponent, victory or defeat of one of the opponents and a pledge that the loser opponent must submit to the winner, are the essential conditions of this game.  This is the fact that Masnavi confirms it.
Impact of electronic games addiction post COVID-19 on the mental health of public-school students in Jordan
Authors: Alnaimat Bayan Habis , Ayasrah Firas Tayseer Mohammad , Alkhalaileh Mohannad , Balawi Munther
Published: August 2023

The present work aimed to find out the reality of electronic games addiction and its impact on mental health among adolescent students post-COVID-19 in public schools in Jordan. The study followed the descriptive analytical technique using a simple random method. A sample of 795 adolescent students was selected from Jordanian schools for the academic year 2022-2023. The results showed that the mean of the responses of the study sample on the scale of electronic game sites addiction among adolescent students at the aggregate level, came with a high degree, with a mean (1.52) and a standard deviation (0.51), which reflected the existence of addiction manifestations among teenage students to electronic games. The results also confirmed that there are statistically significant differences in the percentages of students who suffer from addiction to electronic games according to the gender variable and in favor of males. The study recommends the intervention of educational institutions with experts in psychological counseling to develop values such as digital citizenship among students to contribute to reducing the manifestations of addiction to electronic games. Also, other studies on the phenomenon of electronic games addiction and its relationship to other variables such as life pressures, personality traits, and emotional intelligence are highly encouraged.
Associations of Research Questions, Analytical Techniques, and Learning Insight in Temporal Educational Research
Authors: Nazeri Sina , Hatala Marek , Neustaedter Carman
Published: August 2023

Learning has a temporal characteristic in nature, which means that it occurs over the passage of time. The research on the temporal aspects of learning faces several challenges, one of which is utilizing appropriate analytical techniques to exploit the temporal data. There is no coherent guide to selecting certain temporal techniques to lead to results that truthfully uncover underlying phenomena. To fill this gap, this systematic mapping study contributes to understanding the type of questions and approaches in works in the area of temporal educational research. This study aims to analyze different components of published research and explores the current trends in educational studies that explicitly consider the temporal aspect. Using the thematic coding method, we identified trends in three components, including asked research questions, utilized methodological techniques, and inferred insight about learning. The distribution of codes regarding asked research questions showed that the highest number of studies focused on method development or proposing a methodological framework. We discussed that methodological development, with the underlying theory, led to identifying learning indicators that can provide the ability to identify individual students with respect to the learning concepts of interest. In terms of utilized techniques, there was a strong trend in visualization analysis and process mining. This study found that to discover insight into learning, it is important to utilize techniques that are interpretable to characterize temporal patterns.
Necessidades Paliativas em Cuidados de Saúde Primários: Características dos Doentes com Neoplasia e Demência Avançadas
Authors: Pires Luís , Rosendo Inês , Seiça Cardoso Carlos
Published: August 2023

Introdução: O aumento da esperança de vida trouxe maior prevalência de doenças crónicas, merecendo destaque as que atingem estádios avançados e que requerem cuidados paliativos. Pretendeu-se caracterizar os doentes com diagnóstico de neoplasia e/ou demência em estádio avançado, acompanhados em cuidados de saúde primários, e testar a sensibilidade de duas ferramentas para identificação de doentes com necessidades paliativas.Métodos: Recrutámos três médicos de família voluntários que forneceram dados relativos a 623 doentes com codificação ativa de neoplasia e/ou demência na plataforma MIM@UF. Definimos como ‘doente com necessidades paliativas’ todo o doente com doença em estádio avançado, e fizemos a sua caracterização clínica e sociodemográfica. Assumindo como gold standard a existência de doença em estádio avançado, calculámos e comparámos as sensibilidades de cada uma das ferramentas em estudo: a questão surpresa, a questão ‘acha que este doente tem necessidades paliativas?’ e um instrumento que correspondesse a identificação por pelo menos uma das questões.Resultados: De entre os dados analisados, existiram 559 (89,7%) codificações ativas de neoplasia e 64 (10,3%) de demência; a prevalência de neoplasia e demência avançadas foi de 1,0% na amostra estudada. O subgrupo de doentes com demência avançada mostrou predomínio do sexo feminino, idade superior e menor acesso a cuidados de saúde. Em ambos os subgrupos houve escassez de dados relativos à escolaridade e rendimento e observámos polifarmacoterapia e multimorbilidade. A sensibilidade da questão surpresa foi de 33,3% para neoplasia e 69,3% para demência; da nova ferramenta de 50,0% para neoplasia e 92,3% para demência; e, quando usadas em conjunto, de 55,6% para neoplasia e 92,3% para demência.Conclusão: Estes resultados ajudam a caracterizar duas subpopulações de doentes com necessidade de cuidados paliativos e avançam com uma possível ferramenta para sua identificação, a confirmar a sua utilidade numa amostra representativa.
Exploring the benefits of e-learning for life and earth sciences education in Moroccan high schools
Authors: Rachad Sofia , Oughdir Lahcen
Published: August 2023

The reliance on online learning systems has increased during the COVID-19 epidemic to maintain education. The effectiveness of online life and earth science instruction is assessed in this study which involves 150 first-year high school students. Methodologically, it juxtaposes e-learning with traditional classroom teaching across various parameters. The study reveals that digital learning yielded better results across all considered variables (p < 0.05), irrespective of student gender (p = 0.216). Better performance was seen in subjects such as "man and the environment" and "greenhouse effect and climate change" when learning was carried out online (p < 0.001). However, no notable scoring differences were found  in practical subjects such as " creation of  ecological  reserves to  preserve  biodiversity," "clean  technologies to protect the  environment" and  " environmental  education and  sustainable  development," (p = 0.627 and p = 0.147). Thus, e-learning proves to be a useful supplement to traditional instruction. It shouldn't be used in place of hands-on activities in all situations.
Factors Associated with Refractive Prediction Error after Phacotrabeculectomy
Authors: Shin Jung Hye , Kim Seok Hwan , Oh Sohee , Lee Kyoung Min
Published: August 2023

Purpose: To compare refractive prediction error (PE)s between phacotrabeculectomy and phacoemulsification. Methods: Refractive PE was defined as the difference of spherical equivalent between the predicted value using the Barrett Universal II formula and the actual value obtained at postoperative one month. Forty-eight eyes that had undergone phacotrabeculectomy (19 eyes, open-angle glaucoma; 29 eyes, angle-closure glaucoma) were matched with 48 eyes that had undergone phacoemulsification by age, average keratometry value and axial length (AL), and their PEs were compared. The factors associated with PE were analyzed by multivariable regression analyses. Results: Phacotrabeculectomy group showed a larger absolute PE compared to the phacoemulsification group (0.51 ± 0.37 Diopters vs. 0.38 ± 0.22, P=0.033). Larger absolute PE was associated with longer AL (P=0.010) and higher intraocular pressure (IOP) difference (P=0.012). Hyperopic shift (PE>0) was associated with shallower preoperative anterior chamber depth (ACD) (P=0.024) and larger IOP difference (P=0.031). In the phacotrabeculectomy group, the PE was inversely correlated with AL: long eyes showed myopic shift and short eyes hyperopic shift (P=0.002). Conclusions: Surgeons should be aware of the possibility of worse refractive outcomes when planning phacotrabeculectomy especially in eyes with high preoperative IOP, shallow ACD, and/or extreme AL.
A Novel Antimicrobial Peptide, Dermaseptin-SS1, with Anti-Proliferative Activity, Isolated from the Skin Secretion of Phyllomedusa tarsius
Authors: Ma Xiaonan , Chen Yuping , Shu Anmei , Jiang Yangyang , Chen Xiaoling , Ma Chengbang , Zhou Mei , Wang Tao , Chen Tianbao , Shaw Chris , Wang Lei
Published: August 2023

The emergence of multi-drug resistant bacteria has severely increased the burden on the global health system, and such pathogen infections are considered a great threat to human well-being. Antimicrobial peptides, due to their potent antimicrobial activity and low possibility of inducing resistance, are increasingly becoming the focus of much interest. Herein, a novel dermaseptin peptide, named Dermaseptin-SS1 (SS1), was identified from a skin secretion-derived cDNA library of the South/Central American tarsier leaf frog, Phyllomedusa tarsius, using a ‘shotgun’ cloning strategy. Chemically-synthesised peptide SS1 was found to be broadly effective against Gram-negative bacteria with low haemolytic activity in vitro. A designed synthetic analogue of SS1, named peptide 14V5K, showed a lower salt sensitivity with more rapid bacteria-killing compared to SS1. Both peptides employed the membrane-targeting mechanism to kill Escherichia coli. The antiproliferative activity of SS1 and its analogues, against lung cancer cell lines, was found to be significant.
Tunable Double-Network GelMA/Alginate Hydrogels for Platelet Lysate Derived Proteins Delivery
Authors: Marfoglia Andrea , Tibourtine Fahd , Pilloux Ludovic , Cazalbou Sophie
Published: August 2023

Hydrogels (gels) are attractive tools for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine due to their potential for drug delivery and ECM-like composition. In this study, we use rheology to characterize GelMA/alginate gels loaded with human platelet lysate (PL). We then characterize these gels from a physicochemical perspective and evaluate their ability to transport PL proteins, their pore size, and their rate of degradation. Finally, their biocompatibility is evaluated. We describe how alginate changes the mechanical behavior of the gels from elastic to viscoelastic after ionic (calcium-mediated) crosslinking. In addition, we positively report the release of PL proteins and relate it to the degradation profile of the gels and the biocompatibility of the gels. Thus, the developed gels represent attractive substrates for both cell studies and bioactive materials.
Biomarkers in IBD: What to Utilize for the Diagnosis?
Authors: D'Incà Renata , Sturniolo Giulia
Published: August 2023

The role of biomarkers in the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease is not fully characterized. C-reactive protein has a short half-life and elevates quickly after the onset of an inflammatory process, the performance is better in Crohn’s disease than in ulcerative colitis. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate is easy to determine, widely available, and cheap but the long half-life the influence of age, anemia, smoking, and drugs limit its usefulness. Fecal markers have good specificity, but suboptimal accuracy. Microbial antibodies and novel immunological markers show promise but need further evidence before entering clinical practice. Proteomic methods could represent the dawn of a new era of stool protein/peptide biomarker panels able to select patients at risk of inflammatory bowel disease.
Windows into Canine Leishmaniasis: In Vivo Diagnosis and In Vitro Promises of Extracellular Vesicles
Authors: Gabriel Áurea Martins , Galué-Parra Adan , Pereira Washington Luiz Assunção , Casseb Lívia Medeiros Neves , Pedersen Ketil Winther , Da Silva Edilene Oliveira
Published: August 2023

Leishmaniases are zoonotic vector-borne diseases caused by a wide variety of Leishmania species with complex transmission cycles involving different reservoirs, potential new hosts and vectors. Similarly, to other eukaryotes, Leishmania use released extracellular vesicles (LEVs) to play important initial interactions that are crucial to modulate the subsequent systemic immune response on the establishment of infection in humans and other important hosts like dogs. Recent studies in endemic areas of Brazil concluded that canine infections were predominantly due to L. amazonensis and not restricted to L. infantum (syn. Leishmania chagasi). Under these premises, the diagnosis of canine leishmaniasis needs to be improved, including the identification of current etiological agent, the clinical differential diagnosis and the histopathologic features. In this way, the dual aim of that study is to register collected observations for the diagnosis of natural canine infections and to insert in vitro results in the field of LEVs that still research gaps to be filled to understand the mechanisms and biological aspects involving the parasite-host interactions. Therefore, the future studies of Parasitology research for both of these fields are very important for the interventions for the prevention, control, elimination and eradication worldwide.
Expanding the Heteroaromatic and 2-Aminosugar Chemical Space Accessible from the Biopolymer Chitin
Authors: Rossa Thais A , Neville Jessica C , Jun Seongmin Paul , Söhnel Tilo , Sperry Jonathan
Published: August 2023

Herein we report the expansion of the chemical space available from the chitin, accessible via the biogenic N-platforms 3A5AF, M4A2C and di-HAF. The biologically active heteroaromatics furo[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-one and furo[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-amine can be selectively accessed from 3A5AF and M4A2C, respectively. The chiral pool synthon di-HAF is a viable substrate for the Achmatowicz rearrangement, providing streamlined access to 2-aminosugars possessing a versatile hydroxymethyl group at C5.
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of a Chronic Precordial Flail Chest Segment
Authors: Brahme Indraneel S. , LaRoque Michael C. , Flagstad Ilexa R. , Cole Peter A.
Published: August 2023

Case:

We report on a 35-year-old man presenting with disabling pain secondary to multiple rib nonunions and a costochondral dislocation 5 months after sustaining a chest wall crush injury. He underwent surgical reconstruction of the chest and was followed for 2 years. Surgical exposure to the heart was necessary during open reduction of the flail segment, followed by costochondral joint fixation with plates and screws. Although he was a workers’ compensation patient, he returned to full gainful employment.

Conclusion:

Open reduction and internal fixation of a symptomatic, chronically displaced, precordial, flail segment can relieve pain and promote return to baseline function.
Rethinking Reading at Home: Connecting families with multilingual digital texts
Authors: Barker Bernadette , Di Mauro Susanne
Published: August 2023

Reporting a Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) project spanning 2018-2020, this paper looks at what happened when early primary, multilingual students were given e-readers with bilingual texts to take home to read together with their families. The shift in pedagogy to view our learners as multilingual, from learning English to developing multicompetence, influenced our decision to make digital texts in community languages more readily available to our students. Although our increasingly digital world has led to improved access to information, texts in different languages and the opportunity for students to access learning in different ways, we realised that students at school, particularly those from a refugee background, have limited access to these resources.

Along with improved access for students, we also wanted parents to have access to reading materials in their home languages, so that they could read together with their young children. Our goal was not only to facilitate reading in both home languages and English but to create greater student engagement in reading, while strengthening home and English literacy. In the course of compiling the digital library, we realised that we needed to find out more about what helps our multilingual students with reading and gain a greater understanding of family literacy practices in our school communities. Our learnings about the sustainability of libraries, student progress in reading, and family literacy practices in Brisbane Catholic Education school communities has important implications for how we teach multilingual learners to read today
Baxter, J., Callaghan, G., Y McAvoy, J. (2018). Creativity and critique in online learning: Exploring and examining innovations in online pedagogy
Authors: Gunn Elizabeth
Published: August 2023

Baxter, J., Callaghan, G., Y McAvoy, J.

2018

Palgrave Macmillan
Reinforcement Pattern Religion, Social, and Marriage Law for Resistance Family Baha'i Minority in Indonesia
Authors: Muhalling Rusdin , Daud Mohd Zaidi
Published: August 2023

The lives of minority groups have slightly different forms of interaction in religious aspects, social relations, and marriage law. Minority groups often experience discrimination in religious, social, and marriage administration services. This research provides an overview of religious patterns, social relations, and marriage law for the Baha'i minority group in Indonesia and the obstacles they face in interacting with general community groups. This research is qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. The participants in this study amounted to 10 people who were heads of families of the Baha'i group. The study's results found four crucial aspects of the life of the Baha'i community. First, the Baha'i group in religious life has three principles: the existence of the One God, the unity of all religions, and human unity. Second, the Baha'i group socially has no problems with the general public and can be socially accepted. Third, the Baha'i group in the legal aspect of marriage cannot access the legal registration of marriage. They perform inter-group marriages only and are only known to their group. Fourth, the obstacles experienced by the Baha'i group are more related to social and state rights services. The results of this study contribute theoretically to enriching and strengthening science and practically will reduce social problems in society, especially respect for minorities such as the Baha'i group.
Dynamic Updating of Association Rules for Multi-granularity Formal Context
Authors: Niu Lihui , Mi Ju-Sheng , Yuzhang Bai , Li Zhongling , Li Meizheng
Published: August 2023

Based on granularity tree, this paper studies the changes of association rules before and after attribute granularity transformation in formal context, and proposes zoom algorithms to update association rules. The zoom-in algorithm is to change the granularity of the attribute from coarse to fine, and the zoom-out algorithm is to change the granularity of the attribute from fine to coarse. According to the zoom algorithms, it can directly operate on the association rules in the original formal context by using concepts as a bridge to generate association rules in the new context. Which can reduce the reconstruction process of the concept lattice when the granularity of attributes changes. The experimental results show that the algorithm proposed in this paper greatly reduces the computational workload, and shortens the running time than the classical algorithm flow.
Behaviour of gneiss and basalt aggregate in normal concrete subjected to high temperatures
Authors: Tiegoum Japhet , PLIYA Prosper , ESLAMI Javad , NGUEYEP Luc Leroy MAMBOU , CREE Duncan , NDJAKA Jean-Marie Bienvenu , NOUMOWE Albert
Published: August 2023

This work aims at analyzing the high temperature behaviour of normal concrete containing quarry aggregates commonly used in Cameroon. Gneiss aggregate concrete (C-SG-GG) and basalt aggregate concrete (C-SB-GB) were formulated. Specimens were subjected to different heating-cooling cycles of 150, 300, 450 and 600°C at a low heating rate of 1°C/minute to obtain the residual properties; and a faster heating rate of 10°C/minute up to 600°C to study the thermal sensitivity. The thermal expansion coefficient, physical and mechanical properties of the concrete samples were analyzed. The results showed mineralogical properties of aggregates had an effect on mechanical behaviour. The thermal expansion coefficient of basalt concrete is much lower than that of gneiss concrete. In this study, basalt aggregate concrete presented a better behaviour at high temperature than gneiss aggregate concrete.
High-Grade Gliomas and Cancer Predisposition Syndromes in children and adolescents: Unpacking the Impact through a Single-Center Analysis
Authors: Mastronuzzi Angela , Baldo Giada Del , Montante Claudio , Cipri Selene , Boccuto Luigi , Agolini Emanuele , Novelli Antonio , Cacchione Antonella , Lodi Mariachiara , Ioris Maria Antonietta , Cortellessa Fabiana , Macchiaiolo Marina , Barresi Sabina , Giovannoni Isabella , Rossi Sabrina , Miele Evelina , Vinci Maria , Carai Andrea , Locatelli Franco
Published: August 2023

The correlation of pediatric high-grade gliomas with cancer predisposition syndromes (CPS) is poorly defined in the literature and next generation sequencing (NGS) is increasingly being used in support of diagnosis. We retrospectively analyzed NGS data from 77 consecutive children diagnosed with different types of pediatric high-grade glial tumors to identify the presence of germline variants predisposing to cancer. Sixty-four germline variants were detected in 44 cases (57.1%). Among all 64 variants, there were 6 (9.4%) pathogenic (P) variants, 8 (12.5%) likely pathogenic (LP), 40 (62.5%) variants of uncertain significance (VUS) and 10 (15.6%) likely benign and benign (LB/B). Finally, P/LP variants in CPS genes related were found in 13 children (16.9%). The distribution of variants was not significantly different in subgroups; however, the highest rate of P (80%) was observed in diffuse midline gliomas (DMG). Globally, P/LP were associated with lower overall-survival (59.2%) compared to VUS (74.1%) and no germline mutation/LB/B (80.9%). Our data represent the largest available NGS investigation in children with high-grade gliomas and suggest a potential prognostic disadvantage of P/LP compared to VUS and no mutation/LB.
A Quantum Beta Distributed Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Twitter Fake Accounts Detection
Authors: Aboud Ahlem , Rokbani Nizar , Mirjalili Seyedali , Hussain Amir , Chabchoub Habib , Alimi Adel M.
Published: August 2023

Fake account detection is a topical issue when many Online Social Networks encounter several issues caused by the growing number of unethical online activities. This study presents a new Quantum Beta-behaved Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization (QB-MOPSO) algorithm for machine learning based Twitter fake accounts detection. The proposed approach aims to improve the learning process of deep neural networks, random forest, through minimizing simultaneously the feature dimensionality and the classification error rate. The main contribution consists in proposing a quantum beta MOPSO to handle the training phase of neural and deep architectures. The QB-MOPSO is used to perform a multi-objective training of the random forest algorithm. The QB-MOPSO has two optimization profiles: the first one uses a quantum-behaved equation for improving the exploratory behaviour of PSO, while the second one uses a beta function to enhance PSO’s exploitation. An extensive experimental study is carried out using two open Twitter datasets with 1982 and 928 accounts. The new proposal is a random forest QB-MOPSO. Results showed that random forest QB-MOPSO accuracy is about 99.19% and 97.52% accounts on datasets 1 and 2. Comparative analysis of the prosed architecture toward the original architecture showed that the use of QB-MOPSO for learning enhances the random forest algorithm which perform then the original ones.
Temporal dynamics of plant-soil feedback and related mechanisms depend on environmental context during invasion processes of a subtropical invader
Authors: Li Yangping , Li Wei-Tao , Li Ju , Feng Yu-Long
Published: August 2023

Aims Plant-soil feedback (PSF), which may vary across spaces and time, is considered as an important mechanism in biological invasions. However, it is still unclear how PSF changes during biological invasions in different environments.
Methods To address this problems, we measured aboveground biomass and cover of the invasive plant Ageratina adenophora, richness and diversity of its co-occurring natives, PSFs for the invader, soil nutrients and fungal communities at uninvaded, recently and long invaded sites in lightly and severely disturbed habitats.
Results Invasion time and habitats influenced PSFs for the invader interactively. With increasing invasion time, the PSFs (trend) decreased significantly, while dominance of the invader and its ecological impacts remained similar in the lightly disturbed habitats; in the severely disturbed habitats, however, the PSFs, the invader’s dominance and impacts all increased. The PSFs were higher, especially at long invaded sites, in the severely (positive) relative to the lightly (neutral or negative) disturbed habitats, contributing to the observed patterns of the invader’s dominance and impacts. The dynamics of the PSFs were associated with soil nutrients and microbes, and the former may function indirectly via affecting the lattes. Soil pathogens and AMF contributed to the dynamics of the PSFs in some cases, but not in others.
Conclusions These findings indicate that the complex spatiotemporal dynamics of PSFs may contribute to the dynamics of dominance and impact of invasive species in forests, and highlight the need to consider the effects of invasion time and environments when studying PSFs.
An Improved Algorithm for Multi-Clusters TSP Based on ACO
Authors: Lin Jianbing , She Yuping
Published: August 2023

In order to improve the efficiency of ACO algorithm in solving TSP problems with multi-cluster features, concepts of domain and density are defined. Then an improved ACO algorithm named MC-ACO is proposed for TSP with multi-cluster feature. The basic principles and Strategies of MC-ACO algorithm are introduced. The releasing mechanism of pheromone is analyzed, and probability of the next node selection in the final domain is processed to distinguish the different behaviors of ants inside and outside the clusters. The progress of the MC-ACO algorithm involving the jump process between clusters is illustrated in detail. Finally, this work makes some simulation experiments for TSP with MC-ACO and ACS, the test results show that MC-ACO has obvious advantages over ACS algorithm in solving TSP problems which have multiple clusters and large scale of nodes.
A cohort study on the effects of Baitouweng decoction combined with drugs and endoscopy on clinical symptoms, immune level, and long- term prognosis in patients with ulcerative colitis
Authors: Yuan Wenjun , Mao Yingming , Wang Lina , Xie Huiping
Published: August 2023

Objective
A case-control study was carried out to research the effects of Baitouweng decoction combined with drugs and endoscopy on clinical symptoms, immune level, and long-term prognosis of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC).
Methods
From March 2019 to March 2022, 100 patients with UC cured were arbitrarily divided into control and study groups in our hospital. The former group was cured with general treatment according to diagnosis and treatment and Mesalamine Rectal Enema at the same time. The effective rate was calculated. The syndrome scores, immunoglobulin A (IgA), immunoglobulin G (IgG), immunoglobulin M (IgM) levels, enteroscopy score, and colon pathology score were compared before and after treatment.
Results
There was a 96.00% resultful rate in the study group, while the resultful rate in the control group was 76.00%. The study group achieved a higher resultful rate (P < 0.05). After 3 months of treatment, the total score of abdominal pain, diarrhea, abdominal distension, acute weight, purulent and bloody stool, fatigue, addiction, and TCM syndrome decreased noticeably. The research group's TCM syndrome scores were considerably lower (P < 0.05). The score of colonoscopy and colon pathology in the study group was lower (P < 0.05). And the levels of IgA, IgM, and IgG in the study group were lower (P < 0.05). In the control group, intestinal obstruction occurred in 4 cases, rectal canceration in 6 cases, and colonic polyp in 2 cases. The total incidence of complications was 24.00%. There was 1 case of intestinal obstruction, 2 cases of rectal canceration, and 1 case of colonic polyp with a total of 8.00% complications. Complication rates in the study group were noticeably lower (P < 0.05).
Conclusion
Baitouweng decoction combined with medicine and endoscopy has a noticeable clinical effect on patients with UC, which can not only effectively enhance the clinical symptoms and intestinal mucosa and histopathology of patients with UC, but also noticeably strengthen the recovery of immune function of patients with UC.
Relationship between food group-specific intake and depression among local government employees in Japan
Authors: Kitabayashi Makiko , Umetsu Shoko , Suzuki Miho , Konta Tsuneo
Published: August 2023

Background: We aimed to examine the relationship between food group-specific intake and depression among workers in Japan.
Methods: A questionnaire survey was administered to 568 workers in 2020, 503 workers responded, and 423 workers were included in the analysis. Information on sex, age, body mass index, overtime hours, sleep duration, marital status, employment position, exercise habits, smoking status, incidence of depression, and intake of energy, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, alcohol, and specific food groups were collected. The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale was used to assess the presence and severity of depression. Food group-specific intake was adjusted for energy intake using the residual method and classified into low, moderate, and high by sex. Logistic regression was used to examine the odds ratios (ORs) and trends according to sex, with the presence/absence of depression as the dependent variable and food group-specific intake as the independent variable.
Results: Men in the eggs low-intake and dairy moderate-intake groups, and women in the other vegetables low- and moderate-intake, total vegetables low-intake, eggs moderate-intake, and sweets moderate-intake groups had significantly higher adjusted ORs (aORs) for depression. The aOR for depression was significantly higher in men and women with low intake of eggs, and in women alone with low intake of other vegetables and total vegetables. Another dose-response relationship was observed, with a significantly lower aOR for depression in men with low intake of sweets.
Conclusion: The intake of eggs and sweets in men and eggs and vegetables in women may be related to depression.