bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Understanding the traditional medicinal knowledge and use of medicinal herbs by tribal community of Lakhanpuri, Kanker: A Case study
Authors: Sultana Razia , Shrimali Chitramani , Tandan Hit Narayan
Published: September 2024

Present study was conducted to document the lifestyle schedule, food habits, and traditional knowledge of medicine in rural dwellers of Lakhanpuri, Kanker. This research was carried out during a three-day excursion tour for medicinal plants, organized by Chhattisgarh Vigyan Sabha, an NGO dedicated to fostering scientific temper among the people. 70 subjects were participated in the study. Most of them belong to Gond tribe. The subjects were provide with some self-made inventories to detect their biographical information, health, food habits and tradition medicinal practices. The data obtained were analysed by using excel and SPSS (10.0). We documented 43 medicinal plants around the village. Most of the local medicinal herbs were used by villagers to treat diseases like malaria, fever, typhoid, snake bite, bone fracture, common cold cough, pain, wound etc. They also use herbs for exorcise. They generally avoid modern medicinal practice. The effectiveness of these traditional medicines is to be tested. The subjects were mostly living healthy lifestyle, taking local, home cooked food, night life and fast food is not in trend. We documented no food zone in the village. They use locally available cereals, pulses, roots, edible leafy vegetable in large quantity. Honey, mahua liquor and millets are also common edibles for them. The eating schedule is also consistent. Most of the subjects were early risers and early sleepers. The BSA and BMI were in normal range. Obesity in the village is rare. However some of them were underweight. No significant serious illness in reported in population. It is concluded that the villagers have traditional medicinal knowledge needs to be decoded by further research. Common problems like obesity, diabetes and hypertension is not documented in the population. We suggest large data sample and rest-activity rhythm analysis for further confirmation of the findings.
Avifaunal Diversity of Sant Guru Ghasidas Government Post Graduate College Campus, Kurud, Chhattisgarh, India
Authors: Tandan Hit Narayan , Shrimali Chitramani , Sultana Razia
Published: September 2024

Sant Guru Ghasidas Government Post Graduate College campus is covering an area of 15-acre south-east of Kurud city. Inside the college campus a biodiversity lab has been established which harbors unique diversity of birds due to its lush green flora all-round the year. The study was undertaken during the month of July 2022 to June 2024. A total of 69 bird species from 54 different genera and 15 orders were documented, with the order Passeriformes being the most dominant, comprising 35 species. The resulting checklist encompasses the majority of 68 bird species classified under the least concern (LC) category according to the IUCN conservation status. However, it is worth noting that one particular species, the Alexandrine parakeet (Psittacula eupatrica) was listed as Near Threatened (NT) category. The study serves as an attempt to explore and prepare a comprehensive checklist for their further study.
Questioning the fetal microbiome illustrates pitfalls of low-biomass microbial studies
Authors: Kennedy Katherine M
Published: September 2024

Whether the human fetus and the prenatal intrauterine environment (amniotic fluid and placenta) are stably colonized by microbial communities in a healthy pregnancy remains a subject of debate. Here we evaluate recent studies that characterized microbial populations in human fetuses from the perspectives of reproductive biology, microbial ecology, bioinformatics, immunology, clinical microbiology and gnotobiology, and assess possible mechanisms by which the fetus might interact with microorganisms. Our analysis indicates that the detected microbial signals are likely the result of contamination during the clinical procedures to obtain fetal samples or during DNA extraction and DNA sequencing. Furthermore, the existence of live and replicating microbial populations in healthy fetal tissues is not compatible with fundamental concepts of immunology, clinical microbiology and the derivation of germ-free mammals. These conclusions are important to our understanding of human immune development and illustrate common pitfalls in the microbial analyses of many other low-biomass environments. The pursuit of a fetal microbiome serves as a cautionary example of the challenges of sequence-based microbiome studies when biomass is low or absent, and emphasizes the need for a trans-disciplinary approach that goes beyond contamination controls by also incorporating biological, ecological and mechanistic concepts

Link to paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-05546-8
C. difficile is overdiagnosed in adults and a commensal in infants
Authors: Ferretti Pamela
Published: September 2024

Clostridioides difficile is an urgent threat in hospital-acquired infections world-wide, yet the microbial composition associated with C. difficile, in particular in C. difficile infection (CDI) cases, remains poorly characterised. Here, we analysed 534 metagenomes from 10 publicly available CDI study populations. While we detected C. difficile in only 30% of CDI samples, multiple other toxigenic species capable of inducing CDI-like symptomatology were prevalent, raising concerns about CDI overdiagnosis. We further tracked C. difficile in 42,814 metagenomic samples from 253 public studies. We found that C. difficile prevalence, abundance and association with other bacterial species is age-dependent. In healthy adults, C. difficile is a rare taxon associated with an overall species richness reduction, while in healthy infants C. difficile is a common member of the gut microbiome and its presence is associated with a significant increase in species richness. More specifically, we identified a group of species co-occurring with C. difficile exclusively in healthy infants, enriched in obligate anaerobes and in species typically found in the gut microbiome of healthy adults. Overall, gut microbiome composition in presence of C. difficile in healthy infants is associated with multiple parameters linked to a healthy gut microbiome maturation towards an adult-like state. Our results suggest that C. difficile is a commensal in infants, and that its asymptomatic carriage is dependent on the surrounding microbial context.
Permanent hitchhikers: how human gut microbes diversified with and adapted to their hosts
Authors: Ley Ruth
Published: September 2024

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Coevolution of humans with gut bacteria requires a shared evolutionary history. Host-microbial cophylogeny has been shown for hominids, but within humans, only the stomach bacterium *Helicobacter pylori* is known to have codiversified with its host.

Human populations are known to harbor distinct strains of bacterial species and this is generally attributed to differences in environment and diet, however, codiversification through long-term associations could also contribute to these patterns. To test for cophylogeny between gut microbiota and their human hosts, we analyzed paired human genotypes and bacterial strain genotypes from fecal metagenomes obtained from five countries.

Our results indicate that strains of common gut bacteria have transmitted vertically for thousands of generations. In accord, strains displaying patterns of cophylogeny are also shared between mothers and infants. Patterns of strain transfer between populations are consistent with an African origin for taxa showing cophylogeny. Our results indicate long-term fidelity of gut microbial strains with human populations, creating opportunities for coevolution.
An efficient method for high molecular weight bacterial DNA extraction suitable for shotgun metagenomics from skin swabs
Authors: Serghiou Iliana Rosa
Published: September 2024

The human skin microbiome represents a variety of complex microbial ecosystems that play a key role in host health. Molecular methods to study these communities have been developed but have been largely limited to low-throughput quantification and short amplicon-based sequencing, providing limited functional information about the communities present. Shotgun metagenomic sequencing has emerged as a preferred method for microbiome studies as it provides more comprehensive information about the species/strains present in a niche and the genes they encode. However, the relatively low bacterial biomass of skin, in comparison to other areas such as the gut microbiome, makes obtaining sufficient DNA for shotgun metagenomic sequencing challenging. Here we describe an optimised high-throughput method for extraction of high molecular weight DNA suitable for shotgun metagenomic sequencing. We validated the performance of the extraction method, and analysis pipeline on skin swabs collected from both adults and babies. The pipeline effectively characterised the bacterial skin microbiota with a cost and throughput suitable for larger longitudinal sets of samples. Application of this method will allow greater insights into community compositions and functional capabilities of the skin microbiome.

Link to OA paper: https://www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/journal/mgen/10.1099/mgen.0.001058
Urinary microbiome resistance: urinary lactobacilli inhibit three major uropathogens in vitro
Authors: Sysoeva Tatyana
Published: September 2024

The human urinary microbiome is thought to affect the development and progression of urinary tract infections (UTI), particularly recurrent UTIs in aging women. To understand the possible interactions of urinary pathogens with commensal bacteria inhabiting the aging bladder, we conducted an initial functional assessment of a representative set of urinary lactobacilli that dominate this niche in pre- and postmenopausal women. We created a repository of urinary bladder bacteria isolated via Enhanced Quantitative Urinary Culture (EQUC) from healthy postmenopausal women, as well as those with culture-proven recurrent UTI diagnosis. This repository contains lactobacilli strains from eight different species. As many other lactobacilli are known to inhibit human pathogens, including typical uropathogens, we screened the urinary lactobacilli in our repository for their ability to inhibit model uropathogens in vitro. We observed that many urinary lactobacilli strongly inhibit model gram-negative pathogens Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae but demonstrate less inhibition of gram-positive pathogen Enterococcus faecalis. The observed inhibition is not specific to these model uropathogens and also affects clinical and multidrug-resistant isolates. Our preliminary analysis of inhibition mechanisms implicates pH as an important factor with additional cell-dependent inhibition mechanisms that differ amongst species and strains of urinary lactobacilli. Overall, our data show that urinary lactobacilli are broadly inhibiting uropathogen growth in vitro via a combination of different mechanisms. Nevertheless, simple measured inhibition level is not predictive of health outcomes in colonized patients, and species and strain level diversity of urinary lactobacilli is high.
BugSigDB: A Comprehensive Database of Published Microbial Signatures for Epidemiological Analysis of Microbiome Data
Authors: Mirzayi Chloe
Published: September 2024

Most microbiome studies report “signatures” of differentially abundant microbial taxa for a disease or exposure of interest, but heterogeneity in how complex methods and results are reported make comparisons between studies difficult. A signature represents statistically different bacterial taxa identified in a given study and represents a summary of a study’s findings. These signatures can be assessed across studies for consistency and agreement. BugSigDB is a manually curated database of microbial signatures collected from published microbiome differential abundance studies. Key information for each study is curated including study design, sample size, participant information, laboratory methods, and statistical methods in a structured, standardized format. BugSigDB is open source and available for researchers to use and contribute to. As of January 11th, 2022 it contains 2,107 microbial signatures curated from 522 published microbiome research articles. We present an applied example of use of BugSigDB gut microbiome signatures for COVID-19. Analysis of 132 signatures from 32 studies of COVID-19 and the gut microbiome reveal significant co-occurrence of several bacterial taxa within the phylum Firmicutes along with Actinobacteria, Bacteriodetes, and Proteobacteria (Figure 1). Across these studies, the genera Bacteroides and Alistipes were statistically found to be in decreased abundance among COVID-19 patients. bugsigdbr, an accompanying open source R/Bioconductor package, provides signatures and accompanying data downloads in a tidy data format. Data can also be accessed via a semantic wiki web interface at https://bugsigdb.org. Together, they allow for efficient systematic analysis of findings from microbiome studies across a variety of diseases and conditions of interest.
Ethics of microbiome research with Indigenous populations: the case of the Hadzabe community
Authors: Mangola Shani Msafiri
Published: September 2024

With clinical applications of microbiome research now feasible, it is imperative that the science conducted, particularly among Indigenous communities, adheres to principles of inclusion and is community-based. This entails shared decision making on how biological samples are collected and who benefits from research and any derived products. Here, we share experiences from our own research endeavors with views from our own vantage points, one as an Indigenous human rights attorney and anthropological research assistant (Mangola) and one as a long time researcher with a key participant community in the microbiome research space (Crittenden). We introduce our approach that entails promising practices to carry out more ethical microbiome research with Indigenous communities.
Anatomy promotes neutral coexistence of strains in the human skin microbiome
Authors: Conwill Arolyn
Published: September 2024

What enables strains of the same species to coexist in a microbiome? Here, we investigate whether host anatomy can explain strain co-residence of Cutibacterium acnes, the most abundant species on human skin. We reconstruct on-person evolution and migration using whole-genome sequencing of C. acnes colonies acquired from healthy subjects, including from individual skin pores, and find considerable spatial structure at the level of pores. Although lineages (sets of colonies separated by less than 100 mutations) with in vitro fitness differences coexist within centimeter-scale regions, each pore is dominated by a single lineage. Moreover, colonies from a pore typically have identical genomes. An absence of adaptive signatures suggests a genotype-independent source of low within-pore diversity. We therefore propose that pore anatomy imposes random single-cell bottlenecks; the resulting population fragmentation reduces competition and promotes coexistence. Our findings suggest that therapeutic interventions involving pore-dwelling species might focus on removing resident populations over optimizing probiotic fitness.
Model misspecification in microbiome studies
Authors: Willis Amy
Published: September 2024

The relative abundances of bacterial species in a microbiome are an important parameter to estimate given the critical role that microbiomes play in human and environmental health. We show that high-throughput sequencing distorts the true composition of microbial communities, and propose a statistical model that reflects this observation. Our model can be leveraged to select experimental protocols, design experiments with appropriate control data, and remove sample-specific contamination.
Neuroblastoma is associated with alterations in gut microbiome composition subsequent to maternal microbial seeding
Authors: Valles-Colomer Mireia
Published: September 2024

Neuroblastoma is the most frequent extracranial solid tumour in children, accounting for  15% of deaths due to cancer in childhood. The most common clinical presentation are abdominal tumours. An altered gut microbiome composition has been linked to multiple cancer types, and reported in murine models of neuroblastoma. However, whether children with neuroblastoma display alterations in gut microbiome composition remains unexplored.

Here, we assessed gut microbiome composition by shotgun metagenomic profiling in an observational cross-sectional study on 288 individuals, consisting of patients with a diagnosis of neuroblastoma at disease onset (N=63), healthy controls matching the patients on the main covariates of microbiome composition (N=94), healthy siblings of the patients (N=13), mothers of patients (N=59), and mothers of the controls (N=59). We examined taxonomic and functional microbiome composition and mother-infant strain transmission patterns. Patients with neuroblastoma displayed alterations in gut microbiome composition characterised by reduced microbiome richness, decreased relative abundances of 18 species (including Phocaeicola dorei and Bifidobacterium bifidum), enriched protein fermentation and reduced carbohydrate fermentation potential. Using machine learning, we could successfully discriminate patients from controls (AUC = 82%). Healthy siblings did not display such alterations but resembled the healthy control group. No significant differences in maternal microbiome composition nor mother-to-offspring transmission were detected.

Therefore, the alterations in taxonomic and functional gut microbiome composition we described in patients with neuroblastoma, cannot be traced to differential maternal seeding and might arise subsequently.

Link to OA paper: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/ebiom/article/PIIS2352-3964(23)00483-8/fulltext
Auxin dynamics and symmetry breaking in Mimulus floral meristem
Authors: Min Ya
Published: September 2024

Bilaterally symmetric flowers exhibit only one plane of symmetry along the dorsal-ventral (D-V) axis and is one of the most common floral forms. The developmental programs governing differential organ elaboration along the D-V axis in many taxa have been known since the early 1990s, but how are the D-V domains specified at the earliest stage of the floral meristem (FM) remains elusive. Previous studies indicated that auxin dynamic is crucial for D-V domain establishment, while the mechanism of which is unknown. Using the monkey flower species Mimulus parishii as a model system, we conducted quantitative high-resolution live-imaging of auxin-maxima reporter DR5 in both wild-type and transgenic mutants with either dorsalized or ventralized flowers. We observed striking auxin dynamics during the earliest developmental stages of the FM, during which the auxin maxima first appear at the center of the FM, then move to the dorsal most region, and subsequently the D-V domains are separated by a band of auxin depletion zone. Our results provide the first line of evidence of how the spatiotemporal dynamics of auxin can be associated with the symmetry-breaking mechanism in the FM and the putative genes controlling this process.
Short- and long-read metagenomics of South African gut microbiomes reveal a transitional composition and novel taxa
Authors: Maghini Dylan
Published: September 2024

While human gut microbiome research has largely focused on western populations, with a small minority of studies investigating nonwestern agriculturalist and hunter-gatherer societies, most of the world‚Äôs population resides between these two lifestyle extremes. We present the first study evaluating gut microbiome composition of two transitioning South African populations using short- and long-read sequencing. We analyzed shotgun sequencing samples from adult females living in rural Bushbuckridge (n=117) or urban Soweto (n=51) and find that these microbiomes are intermediate between those of western populations and previously studied agriculturalist and hunter-gatherer African populations. We found that widely used reference collections are incomplete for nonwestern microbiomes, resulting in a larger portion of unclassified sequencing in transitional and nonwestern populations and within-cohort beta diversity patterns that are reversed compared to reference-agnostic sequence comparison patterns. To improve reference databases, we performed de novo metagenomic assembly of long-read sequencing data to generate complete genomes of undescribed taxa, including Treponema and Lentisphaerae species. Collectively, our results suggest that South Africa‚Äôs transitional lifestyle and epidemiological conditions are reflected in gut microbiota compositions, and that these populations contain microbial diversity that remains to be described. This work underscores the critical need to broaden the scope of human gut microbiome research and include understudied, nonwestern populations to improve the relevance and accuracy of microbiome discoveries to broader populations.
DOUBLE CODE OF READING IN P. ACKROYD’S NOVEL «THE TRIAL OF ELIZABETH CREE»
Authors: MAZHEIKA K.
Published: September 2024

General issues of postmodernism, including the issue of double code of reading in the literature of this direction, can be referred to the current scientific problems. The article deals with a number of features typical for the works of postmodernism and defines double code of reading. The analysis of P. Ackroyd’s novel «The Trial of Elizabeth Cree» is given, as a result intertextuality, fragmentation, author's mask, game, irony, including a double code of reading, which is given special attention, were revealed.
COGNITIVE PYRAMID OF RADICALS SELECTION IN THE CHINESE WRITING
(BASED ON OBJECT NOMINATIONS OF NATURE)
Authors: MIKHALKOVA N.
Published: September 2024

The article provides the structural and semantic analysis of character groups with determinatives-designations of
natural objects in the Chinese writing. The composition and semantic characteristics of complex Сhinese signs with the
determiners 日 ‘sun’, 山 ‘mountain’, 月 ‘moon’, 貝 ‘shell’ and 阝’hill’ are revealed. The set of semantic connections that
organize complex signs into one character group is determined, on the basis of which the cognitive pyramid of
motivational grounds for choosing determinatives-designations of natural objects in the Chinese language is built.
Innovation Improvement of the Elderly’s Quality of Life in Eastern Economic Corridor through the Folk Sports Wisdom
Authors: Songtrakul Somporn , Sonchan Wirat , Sonchan Saralee
Published: September 2024

According to the increase of elderly population, the development of quality of life of the elderly is essential. So, the researcher decided to create innovations in improving the effective quality of life of the elderly in Eastern Economic Corridor through the folk sports wisdom. The sample was 90 elderly aged between 60-84 years old of the Ban Bueng Municipal elderly school and the elderly school of Map Phai Subdistrict Administration Organization, Ban Bueng district, Chonburi province, participated in innovative activities which created by the research team for a period of 5 weeks, 1 day for 3 hours. Statistical analysis included Frequency, Percentage, Mean, and Standard Deviation. The results showed that satisfaction on innovations in improving the effective quality of life of the elderly, in terms of location, equipment, and facilities, in terms of staffs organizing activities, and management and operations were at the highest level as well as the quality of life of the elderly after participating in activities, in terms of environment, physical and mental health was good while the social relations was at a moderate level. The elderly was satisfied with their own lives, worked well and got around by themselves, and built good social relationship among friends, and also chose age-appropriate recreational activities.
Parental Preferences and Resource Allocation for Child Education in Ethiopia
Authors: Adem Jemal Mohammed
Published: September 2024

This article investigates the preference of parents for interchild allocation of education investment in Ethiopia. The literature has established that child educational achievement is correlated with parental education and household resources. However, the literature failed to provide answers for how to raise educational achievement where there are no educated parents, or why cash grants failed to increase education quality in developing countries. Drawing on a unique survey and experimental dataset disaggregated by individual children and parents from Ethiopia, this study will shed light on the role played by dynamics of intrahousehold decision-making and nonprice drivers of investment in child education. The findings of the study show that parents reinforce the educational achievements of their children. But educational investment does not vary by the gender of children. Instead, parental perceptions about the capability of children and aspirations for child education are important drivers of intrahousehold allocation of educational investment. The study also finds that the preferences of mothers and fathers for child education are not identical but largely similar. The results highlight the importance of signaling the academic potential of children and raising parental aspirations for human capital development in developing countries.
International Standards Certification and Firms’ Performance: A Study of Three West African Countries
Authors: Wayoro Didier
Published: September 2024

This article examines the impact of international standards certification on firms’ performance using the 2009 and 2016 World Bank Enterprise Surveys panel datasets from three countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). Results from panel data estimation techniques and propensity score matching show that the adoption of international certifications positively affects firms’ performance measured as the average annual growth of sales. The study suggests that the increase in firms’ productivity, cost performance, and direct exports are possible mechanisms through which international standards certification enhances sales growth. Similarly, standards adoption increases foreign participation and alleviates credit constraints, thus, highlighting the signaling effect of certifications.
Evaluación Estructural del Comportamiento de la Pila de un Puente Ubicado en Manabí, Ecuador
Authors:   Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Av. José María Urbina y Che Guevara, Portoviejo, Manabí, Ecuador., Mendoza Boris , Lindao Tomalá Pablo Julio ,   Universidad de Guayaquil, Av. Delta, Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador.
Published: September 2024

Este artículo se centra en una evaluación integral de la pila del Puente Ayampe con los siguientes objetivos: determinar los fundamentos teóricos sobre la pila, revisar los planos y especificaciones del puente, elaborar un modelo estructural en CSi Bridge, y realizar análisis estáticos y dinámicos para evaluar la capacidad estructural y el desempeño sísmico. La metodología incluye el uso del análisis estático no lineal "Pushover" y el análisis sísmico conforme a las normativas AASHTO LRFD 2020, FEMA 440, ASCE 41-17 y NEC-SE-DS 2015. El estudio utiliza el software CSi Bridge para desarrollar un modelo tridimensional del puente, realizando análisis bajo diversas condiciones de carga y evaluando la capacidad a flexión y cortante de los elementos estructurales, incluyendo la viga cabezal, las columnas y la zapata. Además, se verificó el desempeño sísmico de la estructura identificando que cuenta con un nivel de desempeño “Seguridad de vida” y “Prevención de Colapso” en el sentido transversal y longitudinal del puente respectivamente. Los resultados del análisis proporcionan información valiosa sobre el comportamiento estructural y el nivel de desempeño de las pilas de hormigón en puentes, contribuyendo al avance en la ingeniería de puentes y la seguridad en la construcción de infraestructuras.
“This inmate declined to make a last statement”: A Quantitative Exploration of the Determinants of Inmate Execution Final Statements in Texas, 1982-2022
Authors: Littler Mark , Walliss John
Published: September 2024

The last two decades have witnessed a significant growth in the volume of academic work exploring the final statements of inmates executed in the United States of America. While this has done much to advance academic understanding of final statements, comparably little attention has been paid to the not-insignificant number of inmates who decline to speak prior to their execution. The article presents the results of a regression analysis of a 574-case data set covering all executions conducted in Texas between December 1982 and April 2022. Despite including a range of variables, analysis identified only a single significant result: the presence of victims' family and/or close friends. The significance of this finding for existing scholarship and practice is discussed, alongside possible directions for future research.
Fenomen translacije svetih mjesta
Authors: Čagalj Mislav Stjepan , Vukosav Branimir , Radoš Denis
Published: September 2024

Geografija religija subdisciplina je kulturne geografije koja se bavi socijalnim, kulturnim i okolišnim međuutjecajima religije i prostora. U tom smislu ona proučava sve promjene koje religija kao kulturni fenomen izaziva kao čimbenik transformacije prostora. Jedna od specifičnih tema u geografiji religija je utjecaj religije na oblikovanje krajolika. U njezine okvire ulazi i pojava, odnosno nastanak svetih mjesta ili svetišta kao prostora s posebnim značenjem za onaj dio društva koji je vezan uz neku konkretnu religiju ili vjerovanje. Svetišta su često povezana s nekim povijesnim događajem ili narativom o nadnaravnoj pojavi te su česta odredišta hodočasnika, a u katoličkoj vjeri prisutna je i pojava tzv. translacija svetišta, odnosno fizička i značenjska replikacija svetog mjesta u drugo geografsko okruženje. U ovom se članku analizom dostupne literature i izvora istražuje postanak i razvoj svetišta Gospe Lurdske u Vepricu nedaleko od Makarske kao tipski primjer translacije svetog mjesta. Nastalo po uzoru na svetište u Lourdesu početkom 20. stoljeća procesom translacije svetog mjesta, to se svetište ubrzo prometnulo u vodeće lurdsko svetište u Hrvatskoj. Krajolik koji podsjeća na lurdski i povoljan prometno-geografski položaj glavni su čimbenici popularizacije svetišta u Vepricu te njegova značenja kao važnoga vjerskog odredišta u prostoru južne Hrvatske.
Drugi vatikanski koncil i crkveno – državni odnosi u NR/SR Hrvatskoj
Authors: Marčeta Danica
Published: September 2024

Drugi vatikanski koncil, dvadeset i prvi u povijesti Crkve, održan je u Vatikanu od 11. listopada 1962. do 8. prosinca 1965. godine. Koncil je sazvao i otvorio Ivan XXIII., a nakon njegove smrti, 3. lipnja 1963., vođenje Koncila nastavio je papa Pavao VI. Koncil je iznjedrio šesnaest dokumenata koji nisu jednake važnosti, ali kao cjelina tvore obiman i dalekosežan skup ideja, smjernica i poticaja. Donesena su četiri temeljna dokumenta koji se nazivaju konstitucije, zatim devet dekreta i tri deklaracije. U radu Koncila sudjelovali su biskupi iz cijelog svijeta, što je bila zamisao i želja Ivana XXIII., pa tako i biskupi iz Jugoslavije, koji su nakon dugog razdoblja izolacije mogli napustiti zemlju i posjetiti Rim. U ovom radu cilj mi je rasvijetliti okolnosti koje su dovele do mogućnosti odlaska biskupa na Koncil kao i stavove vlasti o Koncilu i praćenje Koncila u Jugoslaviji, što se najbolje oslikava u dokumentima Komisije za odnose s vjerskim zajednicama. Istraživanje se temelji na arhivskoj građi Komisije za odnose s vjerskim zajednicama Izvršnog vijeća Sabora SR Hrvatske, koja je pohranjena u Hrvatskom državnom arhivu u Zagrebu.
La hibridez y la translocación en la velación matachín en ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua
Authors: Córdova Ortega Daniela Guadalupe , Rangel Guzmán Efraín
Published: September 2024

Las danzas de matachines hoy en día son reconocidas como una tradición en la ciudad, gracias a que su identidad y cohesión se han perpetuado desde principios del siglo XX. Este sector de la comunidad se caracteriza porque su manera de manifestar la fe y la religiosidad se hace mediante la danza y el festejo. Ambas prácticas están intrínsecamente relacionadas, sin embargo, cada una debe considerarse parte de un objeto de estudio, por tanto, este proyecto se enfoca en las celebraciones, específicamente, en el momento de la velación, ya que según los informantes son aproximadamente doce danzas las que la llevan a cabo en la región, y sí se tiene en cuenta que el número no oficial de agrupaciones ronda las ciento cincuenta, se empieza a evidenciar una pérdida en las prácticas tradicionales. El método que se utilizó fue el etnográfico, se documentaron los procesos rituales que se llevan a cabo en los festejos con el fin de explorar las formas de vivir la religiosidad tanto de la comunicad de danzantes como de los allegados al grupo. Mediante los diarios de campo, la observación participante y entrevistas a profundidad, se identificó que, la relación entre el canon institucional y la religiosidad popular resulta en la generación de una forma de practicar la religiosidad, la cual no solo se manifiesta en los danzantes, sino que también en los individuos que orbitan alrededor de ellos.
Síndrome de burnout y factores asociados en personal de enfermería de las unidades de atención de cuidados paliativos: Una revisión sistemática
Authors:   Universidad Iberoamericana del Ecuador, Romero-Coba Gabriela , Iza-Castro Santiago ,   Universidad Iberoamericana del Ecuador, Mayorga-Núñez Verónica ,   Universidad Iberoamericana del Ecuador
Published: September 2024

El servicio de Cuidados Paliativos es clave para mejorar la calidad de vida de los pacientes con enfermedades graves, sin embargo, para muchos profesionales esta labor resulta altamente desgastante. Bajo este contexto, la presente investigación se realizó con el objetivo de identificar el Síndrome de burnout y factores asociados en el personal de enfermería de las unidades de atención de cuidados paliativos. Para este fin se aplicó una revisión teórica que incluyó fuentes académicas actualizadas, en idioma español-inglés, directamente relacionadas con el tema. Los resultados ponen en evidencia que el síndrome de burnout en profesionales de enfermería está relacionado con menos años de experiencia, solteros, pago insuficiente, excesiva carga laboral, conflictos con compañeros y hábitos de vida inadecuados. Por lo que, se concluye que el síndrome de burnout está relacionado con varios factores como edad, estado civil, experiencia laboral, condiciones físicas donde labora, remuneración, los cuales ameritan atención para evitar complicaciones en la salud y productividad de los profesionales.
La estructura tubular de 2666 de Roberto Bolaño
Authors: Albarrán Bernal Mónica Daniela
Published: September 2024

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo principal interpretar la estructura tubular concebida por Roberto Bolaño para la escriturade 2666. Para comprender mejor esta estructura, nos basaremos en el libro Historia y discurso (1990) del teórico Seymour Chatman.Esta propuesta nos permitirá observar que la novela se presenta como un juego de espejos, cuya figura central es el personaje-narrador Benno von Archimboldi, quien se refleja en sus personajes a lo largo de las cinco partes que conforman la obra. De igual manera, la estructura tubular propuesta por Bolaño en sus cuadernos, más conocidos como el Archivo Bolaño y que fueron retomados de la edición publicada en 2019 por Alfaguara, nos permitirá descubrir la propuesta poética y teórica del autor, en la que pervive una forma diferente de acercarnos a la literatura.
The role of public policy, CSR and customer engagement towards green banking at commercial banks in Ho Chi Minh City
Authors: Dang Nhan Truong Thanh , Ha Van Dung
Published: September 2024

The current study aims to focus on the role of public policy, corporate social responsibility, customer engagement and perceived environmental value in promoting green banking. This study analysed and evaluated the importance of public policy, corporate social responsibility and customer engagement in green banking using a dataset of 368 individuals who are customers at commercial banks in Ho Chi Minh City. Utilising basic quantitative research statistical analyses such as Cronbach’s alpha reliability assessment, exploratory factor analysis, measurement model and partial least squares structural equation modelling from SPSS and SMART PLS software, the research results indicate that (1) Public policy positively influences Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); (2) CSR positively influences customer engagement and  perceived environmental value  and green banking ; (3) customer engagement positively influences  the perceived environmental value and green banking and (4)  perceived environmental value positively influences green banking . Theoretically, this research could significantly contribute to the advancement of the academic field of CSR especially in the landscape of dynamic business environments by responding to the call for more extensive research on CSR and green banking highlighted in previous studies. The results suggest managerial implications for both sides of the government and commercial banks to contribute to the sustainable development of green banking.
Critique of “Focusing on Language and Content with Adolescent English Language Learners in the Mainstream Classroom” by Trahey, M., & Spada, N. (2020), The Canadian Modern Language Review, 76(3), 218-242.
Authors: Fu Ying
Published: September 2024

The major objective of the paper was to investigate the effectiveness of integrating form-focused instruction (FFI) within a high-school mainstream social studies course for the development of metalinguistic knowledge of adolescent English language learners (ELLs). The study was able to fill in the research gap on ELLs by measuring the ELLs’ accuracy in the target language structures in both written and oral forms rather than making the holistic ratings as measures of linguistic performance. However, since the study only involved one group of participants in the time-series design without the comparison group, several threats to the internal validity of the study existed which made it difficult to conclusively evaluate the effectiveness of the FFI on the participants.
The Diversity and Transformation of 20th Century Music
Authors: Duan Xiaotong
Published: September 2024

The 20th century was a period marked by extraordinary diversity and transformation in music. From the rise of modernism to the emergence of electronic music, and from the flourishing of jazz to the impacts of globalization, this era witnessed profound changes in musical expression and practice. This article explores the key aspects of these changes and diversity, focusing on the influence of Classical and Romantic periods on 20th-century music, the innovative contributions of Igor Stravinsky, the core techniques of serialism, and the rise and development of jazz and electronic music. Additionally, it examines the relationship between music and social change, illustrating how music reflects and influences societal transformations. Through an in-depth analysis of these themes, the article provides a comprehensive understanding of the development of 20th-century music and reveals its significant role in society and culture.
Study on the Influence of the Second Classroom on Students' Willingness to Teach in Normal Colleges
Authors: He Zhaoying
Published: September 2024

In recent years, the relevant policy documents on teacher education issued by the Ministry of Education and other departments have put forward systematic and comprehensive requirements for the training of pre-service teachers, and the stability of teachers is determined by the willingness of pre-service teachers to teach. Normal colleges undertake the important task of training pre-service teachers. As an important part of teachers' education in normal colleges, the second classroom plays an important role in improving students' teaching skills and increasing generative teaching experience. Aiming at the problems such as the poor willingness to teach of some normal college students, this paper explores the influence of the second classroom on the willingness to teach of normal college students through empirical research. The results show that: (1) The second classroom of teacher literacy and the participation in the second classroom have a positive impact on the teaching intention of the students in normal colleges, especially the participation in the second classroom of teacher literacy has a significant impact on the teaching intention of the students; (2) In the whole model, the second classroom of ideology and practice has a negative impact on students' willingness to teach, while the second classroom of literacy has a positive and significant impact. In the future, normal colleges and universities should make efforts in four aspects, including strengthening the construction of the second classroom, expanding the publicity of relevant policies, strengthening the education of teachers' professional beliefs among normal students, and giving full play to the guiding role of families.
Research on the Path of Enhancing the Administrative Capacity of Grassroots Governments
Authors: Shen Jianhua
Published: September 2024

In the context of the Party Central Committee's proposal to establish a rule of law government by 2035, considering the significant role played by grassroots governments in the administrative system, the enhancement of their administrative capacity is crucial for achieving the goal of a rule of law government. This article aims to explore how to enhance the administrative capacity of grassroots governments to promote the construction of a rule of law government in China. Firstly, by analyzing the concept of administrative by law, the importance and requirements of administrative by law for grassroots governments are elaborated. Secondly, through the analysis of the current situation of administrative by law in grassroots governments, the existing problems and challenges are revealed, and the key factors affecting the enhancement of capacity are deeply analyzed. In the section discussing the path, various measures are proposed, including strengthening the construction of a rule of law environment, the establishment of administrative by law mechanisms, the development of talent teams, the construction of performance evaluation mechanisms, and the cultivation of rule of law awareness. It is hoped that through this research, theoretical support and practical guidance can be provided for the enhancement of the administrative capacity of grassroots governments, and contribute to the construction of a healthier, fairer, and more transparent government administrative system based on the rule of law.
Study on the Application of the Functional Equivalence Theory in the English Translation of Constitution Regimens of Inner Cannon of Huangdi
Authors: Li Yanxin
Published: September 2024

Guided by Nida's theory of functional equivalence, the author conducted a practical translation of Constitution Regimens of Inner Cannon of Huangdi, applying the theory to analyze the translation process and the English text at the levels of lexicon, syntax, and discourse. This study explores the applicability of functional equivalence theory in the practice of translating ancient Chinese medical texts, offering insights and guidance for translators of such works.
How the U.S. Immigration System Affects International Status and Improves International Competitiveness through EB1A and NIW
Authors: Ma Zhihui , Meng Han , Jia Yunhua , Chen Susu , Wang Xinran
Published: September 2024

This article examines the impact of the U.S. immigration system, specifically the EB1A (Employment-Based First Preference) and National Interest Waiver (NIW) visa categories, on enhancing international status and competitiveness. It explores how these immigration pathways attract exceptional talent, contributing significantly to the U.S. economy, technological advancement, and cultural enrichment. Through detailed analysis and case studies, the article demonstrates the benefits and challenges of the EB1A and NIW modes, highlighting their crucial role in maintaining the United States’ global leadership in innovation, research, and development.
Integration of Ideological and Political Education in Music Appreciation Courses: Fostering Cultural Understanding and Aesthetic Appreciation
Authors: Xu Xiaomei
Published: September 2024

This paper explores the integration of ideological and political education in music appreciation courses at a Sino-American joint university. Acknowledging the potential influence of cultural biases, the study aims to guide students in recognizing and appreciating cultural differences through a thoughtful curriculum design. Key elements include historical and cultural contexts of music, values expressed in musical works, and the societal and humanistic aspects of music. The paper proposes practical methods, such as introducing diverse music categories, enhancing in-class participation, ensuring post-class engagement, flexible use of teaching materials, and promoting interdisciplinary connections. The effectiveness of the proposed approach is demonstrated through observed improvements in students' critical thinking, cultural awareness, and overall academic performance.
Comparative Analysis of the Metaphorical Projection of Moon in Chinese-English Poetry
Authors: Jiao Zheng
Published: September 2024

Poetry is a cultural treasure, with metaphors bringing new and profound layers of meaning to poetic works. The moon, a prevalent natural symbol, embodies rich cultural and symbolic significance. This study examines the metaphorical projections of the moon in Chinese and English poetry through the lens of cognitive linguistics. By analyzing moon imagery in both Chinese and English poetry, this paper uncovers the similarities and differences in how the moon is metaphorically represented in these two cultural contexts. The research indicates that the common metaphorical themes of the moon in both Chinese and English poetry are primarily psychological, including associations with motherhood and femininity, loneliness and disappointment, and love. However, Chinese poetry uniquely uses the moon to symbolize Zen Tao, eternity, and homesickness. These shared metaphors arise from similar natural and socio-cultural realities and cognitive processes, while the differences reflect the divergent philosophical orientations of Chinese and Western cultures. This comparative analysis enhances our understanding of the distinct perspectives Chinese and Western poets have on the moon, aiding readers in grasping the deeper meanings of moon imagery in poetry and fostering cross-cultural dialogue.
A Review of Research on Perfectionism and Creativity
Authors: Cheng Liyuan
Published: September 2024

The personality trait of perfectionism is very common among college students, while previous studies have concluded that perfectionism has a hindering effect on the development of creativity in individuals, the present study concluded that perfectionism also has a positive effect on creativity. Therefore, this study wants to explore the positive aspects of perfectionism on creativity.
Strengthening Women's Consciousness and Anti-gaze
Authors: Zhang Boyuan
Published: September 2024

Based on Lacan's gaze theory and modern feminist thought, this article analyzes the Chinese film "The Disappearing She", placing women in the perspective of others' gaze, to explore the strengthening of female consciousness and how women can counter gaze, and contribute to the establishment of new era women, the rational handling of gender relations, and the promotion of gender equality.