bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Matrix representations of endomorphism rings for torsion-free abelian groups
Authors:   Emperor Alexander I St. Petersburg State Transport University, Blagoveshchenskaya Ekaterina А. , Mikhalev Alexander V. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University
Published: October 2023

Non-isomorphic direct decompositions of torsion-free abelian groups are reflected in their endomorphism ring decompositions which admit matrix representations. The set of possible direct decompositions of a special kind matrix rings into direct sums of one-sided indecomposable ideals is described. This leads to the combinatorial constructions of isomorphisms between non-commutative differently decomposable ring structures.
Transgression effect in the problem of motion of a rod on a cylinder
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Kuleshov Alexander S. , Vidov Nikita M. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University
Published: October 2023

The problem of motion of a heavy rigid thin rod on a perfectly rough right circular cylinder is considered. It is assumed that the generatrix of the cylinder has a nonzero angle with the direction of gravity. The equilibrium positions of the rod on a cylinder form the equilibria manifold (for all these equilibria the rod touches the cylinder by its center of mass). The effect of transgression (nontrivial evolution along the equilibria manifold) of the rod on the cylinder is studied by the normal form method.
Model of the world through the prism of genre in the drama “The Life of Man” by L.N.Andreyev and the principles of medieval mystery
Authors:   University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava (UCM), Filippov Evgenii N.
Published: October 2023

The article examines the specifics of the genre of the drama “The Life of Man” by L.N.Andreyev. The study shows how the author transforms the medieval mystery genre to implement philosophical and aesthetic ideas. The main method of research is comparative-historical. “The Life of Man” is considered in the historical and literary aspect, which includes a comparison with artistic phenomena similar in genre. The article presents the results of a systematic analysis of the content and structural parameters of the genre: type of content, spatial-temporal organization, genre motivations, associative background, composition, main acting persons and conflict. The results obtained allow us to conclude that the fundamental elements of the medieval mystery genre are preserved in the drama “The Life of Man”: framing the action with the speech of the herald, the absence of external dramatic action, simultaneity, the conventionality of stage time and space, epicness of time and space, the combination of mystical and realistic, mythologicality. Mystery and “The Life of Man” are also united by a tendency towards cyclization. Andreyev constructs a new experimental synthetic form using elements of ancient tragedy (prologue, chorus), reinterpreting the schematicity and simplicity of folk theater, taking into account modern trends in world drama. At the same time, the mystery is the dominant genre. In “The Life of Man” the conflict is transferred to the consciousness of the hero, but his individuality is erased, this is the conflict in the consciousness of a man as a representative of the genus.
Estimation of regiolect speech and its speakers depending on social parameters
Authors:   Perm State University, Erofeeva Elena V. , Khudyakova Ekaterina S. ,   Perm State University, Glazanova Evgeniya V. ,   St. Petersburg University
Published: October 2023

The paper considers estimation of regiolect speech in accordance with metalinguistic characteristics, as well as estimation of the speakers by their speech depending on the place of residence of the speakers and the estimating experts, and on other social parameters. The study includes fragments of interviews with residents of Solikamsk and Kungur (two towns within the same region); the sample of the speakers is balanced by the factors “city of residence”, “gender”, “age”, and “education”. The respondents — residents of Solikamsk, Kungur, Perm and St Petersburg — estimated the speech according to six metalinguistic scales, and the speakers according to six social parameters. The results of the experiment showed that the boundaries of in- and outgroups are drawn differently depending on the scales used (a town vs a city or the same region vs a different region). Identification of social characteristics of the speaker by their speech demonstrates the following patterns: gender is identified accurately and predetermines the use of strong and uniform stereotypes; age is identified by the speech characteristics; education level is not significant according to our material. The connection between stereotypical representations of speech and the speaker under normal conditions is revealed. In regions or towns with a stable regional norm, speech social stereotypes based on this norm are developed. If the speech of a region or a town is a mixture of different language systems and the local norm is unstable, the formation of speech social stereotypes is complicated.
Category of definiteness in cognitive framing in the use of English definite article
Authors:   St. Petersburg University, Suleimanova Olga A.
Published: October 2023

The paper focuses on English articles which are treated as the main means of definite/indefinite reference; and defines cognitive principles which govern usage of articles. Research methodology relies on the theory of classes, its explanatory potential is analyzed as regards the meaning and usage of the indefinite article as well as the word order in the attributive group which features more than one attribute. The research also relies on the frame approach which governs the usage of the definite article. The frame is treated in terms of the non-random link (binding, bond) between the object referred to and the frame, the frame approach being also instrumental in defining metonymical transfers. Definiteness is defined by the author as the result of the speaker’s cognitive operation to assign the object some “unique” — under given circumstances — features which distinguish it from other objects (of the same class of objects). Such distinction is performed by a variety of linguistic means, such as anaphora, restrictive post-modifying attributes (cataphora), using cardinal numbers, superlative-degree adjectives, and using triggers (words or general context, in other words, a frame) which oblige the speaker to refer to the inalienable element of the frame, which is a singular object in the frame, with the definite article, without any prior mentioning it, or any other above modifier.
Classical Philosophy in Russian University Journals (late 19th — early 20th Centuries)
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Shakhnovich Marianna M.
Published: October 2023

The article analyzes for the first time the features of the publication policy in the field of philosophy in university journals published in Russia in the second half of the 19th — early 20th centuries, using the example of publications on Classical philosophy. The author shows that the materials presented in university journals reflected the results of research and educational activities in the field of Classical philosophy, including not only conceptual and critical articles, but also dissertations, act speeches, lectures, historiographic reviews, source descriptions, and commented translations of ancient authors. While the professors of Saint Petersburg, Moscow, and Kharkov Universities preferred to publish their philosophical works in specialized journals — Zhurnal Ministerstva narodnogo prosveshcheniya, Voprosy filosofii i psihologii, and Vera i razum, the professors of Kiev, Kazan, Novorossiysk, and Warsaw Universities published their works on Classical philosophy, first of all, in their university journals, maintaining the authority of a certain university academic school. The article highlights the works by Professors D.F.Belyaev, E.A.Bobrov, A.N.Gilyarov, Yu.A.Kulakovsky, F.G.Mishchenko, V.I.Modestov, Ass. Professor G.I.Yakubanis, who made a significant contribution not only to the study of Classical philosophy, but also to the development of the studying antiquity in general, their research works became the foundation on which the modern study of the history of Classical culture in Russia is developing.
Evaluation on the application mode of blockchain technology in water transportation engineering project management
Authors: Lu Liyu
Published: October 2023

Due to the continuous development and application of blockchain technology, more and more industries are exploring its application in project management. In the management of water transportation engineering projects, blockchain technology also has certain application potential. This article will start with the characteristics of blockchain technology, and the current situation and needs of water transportation project management, analyze the application mode of blockchain technology in water transportation project management, and explore its advantages, limitations, and practical applications. The experimental results of this article showed that when blockchain technology was applied to the management of water transportation engineering projects, its information sharing score was 93; its data storage and management score was 96.1; its smart contract score was 97.4; its fund management score was 97.1; its Internet of Things technology score was 96.5, which was far higher than the score of applying traditional technologies. It was shown that using blockchain technology for water transportation engineering project management can improve the efficiency and quality of project management, reduce costs, and extend to a wider range of water transportation lines and project fields in the future.
Paz en femenino. El arte de bordar memorias
Authors: Noriega Herazo Ibeth Rocío , Cortés Martínez Angélica María , Pérez Díaz Elissa Andrea , Hurtado Herrera Idalmis del Carmen , Durán Yajamna , Ortiz Esquea Magalys , Arévalo Glenys , Fernández Escorcia Alma Gisella , Tobalo Prieto Noelia , Del Castillo Sucerquia María Fernanda , Rodríguez Mabelis , Moreno Quant Augusta Rosa , Wong Lubo Kattia María
Published: October 2023

Paz en femenino. El arte de bordar memorias
FEMINISME DALAM TEKS PARIBASAN SWARGA NUNUT NARAKA KATUT KOLEKSI PERPUSTAKAAN NASIONAL REPUBLIK INDONESIA
Authors: Budiyanti Restu , Ekowati Venny Indria
Published: October 2023

Feminisme adalah salah satu gerakan perempuan yang menuntut kesetaraan hak, peran, dan fungsi dalam masyarakat. Bentuk feminisme terbagi menjadi lima, yaitu stereotip, subordinasi, marginalisasi, kekerasan, dan beban kerja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan bentuk feminisme dalam teks Paribasan Swarga Nunut Naraka Katut. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dan filologi modern. Objek penelitian ini berupa naskah dan teks Paribasan Swarga Nunut Naraka Katut koleksi Perpustakaan Nasional Republik Indonesia. Cara pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan langkah-langkah penelitian filologi, yaitu inventarisasi naskah, deskripsi naskah, transliterasi teks, suntingan teks, dan terjemahan teks. Cara mengesahkan data dalam penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan validitas semantik serta reliabilitas intrarater dan interrater. Cara analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis deskriptif, yaitu reduksi data, klasifikasi data, display data, dan penafsiran data. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah hanya ditemukan tiga bentuk feminisme yang terdapat dalam teks Paribasan Swarga Nunut Naraka Katut yaitu stereotip, subordinasi, dan marginalisasi.
Interactive video’s urgency on guided inquiry laboratory to improve integrated science process skills
Authors: Zahra Ince Raudhiah , Chandra Didi Teguh , Rusdiana Dadi
Published: October 2023

There are various obstacles to practice integrated science process skills of students through guided inquiry laboratory learning. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the results of the analysis phase on the ADDIE product development method, which forms the basis for the need for interactive videos in guided inquiry laboratory learning to improve integrated science process skills. The analytical procedures used were identifying gaps in the performance of students' integrated science process skills, identifying the cause, collecting infrastructure information, and determining appropriate products. Data was collected through tests and questionnaires from 42 students and 7 middle school science teachers in West Java. The results show that students' integrated science process skills are low. The cause is the rare provision of learning that facilitates students to design experiments. Students need more intensive guidance, but teachers have limitations in facilitating all the difficulties students face when designing and conducting experiments. Based on the results of an analysis of student characteristics, teacher difficulties, and availability of infrastructure, the interactive video in guided inquiry laboratory learning is suitable for addressing issues of readiness, time management, and difficulties in guiding students so it is hoped that integrated science process skills can improve.
Response of Three Citrus Rootstocks to Organic and Biological Fertilizers
Authors: Tareq Azeez Latif Mohammed , Rajab Abood Moayed
Published: October 2023

This study was conducted in a lath house, Dept of Hort. and Landscape, College
of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, Univ. During the 2021 growing season,
Baghdad will investigate the influence of organic and Biological fertilizers on three
Citrus rootstocks' growth and leaf mineral content. The first factor is the addition
of liquid organic fertilizers Vit-Org (O) at three levels without addition (O0), soil
addition at 10 ml.L-1
(O10) and soil addition at 20 ml.L-1
(O20). The second factor
is the addition of nitrogen-fixing bacteria without addition (N1), add 30 ml.Transplant-1
of Azotobacter chroococcum (N2) and add 30 ml.Transplant-1
of Azospirillum brasilemse (N3). The third factor is three citrus rootstocks: sour orange (R1),
Rangpur (R2), and C-35 Citrange (R3). Treatments were replicated three times
(three transplants in the experimental unit) at split blocks design in an R.C.B.D.
The number of transplants used was 243 transplants. The experimental results
showed that the addition of Vit-Org liquid organic fertilizer had a significant effect
in increasing vegetative growth characteristics and leaves mineral content, as treatment with a concentration of 20 ml.L-1
(O20) was superior to increase in stem diameter of 2.99 mm and increase in leaves nitrogen content of 1.49%, phosphorous
was 0.35%. Treatment with a concentration of 10 ml.L-1
(O10) was superior in increased leaves number of 66.27 leaves: transplants-1
and leaf area of 17.70 cm2
.
The addition of nitrogen-fixing bacteria, especially the addition of Azospirillum
brasilemse (N3), showed significant superiority in most vegetative growth traits; it
gave the highest increase in leaves, the number of 65.28 leaves.transplant-1
, highest
leaves nitrogen content of 1.56%, phosphorous 0.32%. The addition of these bacteria did not significantly affect the increase in stem diameter and leaf area. Rootstocks varied among themselves in vegetative growth characteristics and leaf minerals content, as Rangpur rootstocks (R2) excelled in increasing the stem diameter
of 2.32 mm and the leaves number of 83.90 leaves.transplant-1
. In contrast, sour
orange rootstock (R1) was superior in increased leaf area of 21.49 cm2
and leaves
phosphors content of 0.30%. In contrast, C-35 rootstock (R3) outperformed in
leaves nitrogen content by 1.44%. Twice and triple interactions between the study
factors significantly affected all studied vegetative growth traits and leaf mineral
content.
Keywords: Citrus Rootstocks, Organic, Biological Fertilizers
Effects of licorice aqueous extract on the productive characteristics
of Chinese ducks
Authors: Kassim Al-Gharawi Jassim , Kassim Mohammed Athraa
Published: October 2023

This study was conducted at a private field for duck breeding in Al-Muthanna
Governorate from 12/14/2021 to 02/14/2022. The field experiment was included to
study the effect of adding an aqueous extract of licorice to drinking water on the
productive performance of Chinese ducks. A total of 60 unsexed, one-day Chinese
duck chicks were used, prepared from one of the hatcheries in Al-Qadisiyah
Governorate, were randomly distributed to 4 treatments, included 3 replicates (5
chicks each replicate), the treatments were as follows: T1: control treatment. T2,
T3 and T4 were 5, 10 and 15 ml aqueous extract of licorice /liter of drinking water.
The results show that there was a significant improvement in all the studied productive traits (body weight, weight gain, feed intake, food conversion) at the
treatment of licorice aqueous extract in drinking water, in addition to the high level
of licorice aqueous extract (15 ml of licorice per each liter of drinking water),
which gave the best results and significantly.
Keywords: licorice aqueous extract, productive traits, Chinese ducks.
Relationship between various meat qualities, tenderness, and
Jenoubi and crossbreed cows' CAPN1 gene polymorphism
Authors: Msawil Al-Shouki Rahman M. , Ayied Asaad Y. , Nasser Amera K.
Published: October 2023

139 calves of the Jenoubi breed and crossbred were used (73 and 66 calves, respectively), their ages ranging between 2-3 years, from Thi- Qar governorate.
Blood and meat samples were collected, and tests were performed on them. The
polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequencing techniques were used to detect
the gene genotypes. The results showed moderate to high allelic frequencies that
correlate with the tenderness of the CAPN1 gene. The two genotypes, GG and AG,
showed significant variations (P< 0.05) in most sensory traits at sites 316 and 530,
including tenderness, juiciness, and general acceptability.
Additionally, the genotype GG within the Jenoubi breed significantly outperformed in pH, water holding capacity, and cooking loss, with values of 5.81, 7.65,
and 49.76, respectively. While the GG genotype of cross animals at site 316
showed better water-holding capacity and cooking loss. There are relationships
between genotypes of this gene in two different sites so that it might be used in the
selection program of local and their crosses.
Keywords: CAPN1 gene, Meat quality, Tenderness, Jenoubi cattle
Sex and Age Differences in the Association Between Social Determinants of Health and Cardiovascular Health According to Household Income Among Mongolian Adults: Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Shim Sun Young , Lee Hyeonkyeong
Published: October 2023

Background

Although social determinants of health (SDH) are an underlying cause of poor cardiovascular health (CVH), there is insufficient evidence for the association between SDH and CVH, which varies by sex and age among Mongolian adults.

Objective

We aimed to explore whether education, household income, and health insurance were associated with CVH according to sex and age among Mongolian adults.

Methods

The final sample included data on 5691 participants (male: n=2521. 44.3% and female: n=3170, 55.7%) aged 18-69 years from the 2019 World Health Organization STEPwise approach to noncommunicable disease risk-factor surveillance. CVH was measured using a modified version of Life’s Simple 7 with 4 health behaviors (cigarette smoking, BMI, physical activity, and a healthy diet) and 3 biological factors (blood pressure, fasting glucose, and total cholesterol blood levels) and classified into poor, intermediate, and ideal levels as recommended by the American Heart Association. Multinomial logistic regression analyses examined the associations between SDH and CVH by monthly equivalized household income after adjusting for age, sex, work status, area, history of myocardial infarction or stroke, use of aspirin, and use of statin. Subgroup analyses were conducted to examine the associations between SDH and CVH based on sex and age, considering monthly equivalized household income as a key variable.

Results

Using the ideal level of CVH as a reference, among those with the lowest household income, having less than 12 years of education, and not having health insurance were associated with poor CVH (education level: odds ratio [OR] 2.42, 95% CI 1.30-4.51; P=.006; health insurance: OR 2.17, 95% CI 1.13-4.18; P=.02). These associations were more profound among female individuals (education level: OR 2.99, 95% CI 1.35-6.63; P=.007; health insurance: OR 2.54, 95% CI 1.09-5.90; P=.03) and those aged 18-44 years (education level: OR 3.22, 95% CI 1.54-6.72; P=.002; health insurance: OR 2.03, 95% CI 0.98-4.18; P=.06).

Conclusions

Participants in the lowest household income group with lower educational levels and without health insurance were more likely to have poor CVH, and these results were more pronounced in female individuals and young adults. These findings suggest the need to develop strategies for CVH equity in Mongolian female individuals and young adults that consider income levels, education levels, and health insurance.
Cultural Responsivity in Technology-Enabled Services: Integrating Culture Into Technology and Service Components
Authors: Eustis Elizabeth H , LoPresti Jessica , Aguilera Adrian , Schueller Stephen M
Published: October 2023

Technology-enabled services (TESs) are clinical interventions that combine technological and human components to provide health services. TESs for mental health are efficacious in the treatment of anxiety and depression and are currently being offered as frontline treatments around the world. It is hoped that these interventions will be able to reach diverse populations across a range of identities and ultimately decrease disparities in mental health treatment. However, this hope is largely unrealized. TESs include both technology and human service components, and we argue that cultural responsivity must be considered in each of these components to help address existing treatment disparities. To date, there is limited guidance on how to consider cultural responsivity within these interventions, including specific targets for the development, tailoring, or design of the technologies and services within TESs. In response, we propose a framework that provides specific recommendations for targets based on existing models, both at the technological component level (informed by the Behavioral Intervention Technology Model) and the human support level (informed by the Efficiency Model of Support). We hope that integrating culturally responsive considerations into these existing models will facilitate increased attention to cultural responsivity within TESs to ensure they are ethical and responsive for everyone.
Remote Presence Robotic Technology in Acute Pediatric Medical Education Simulations (Preprint)
Authors: Lopushinsky Kaitlyn , Holt Tanya , Hansen Gregory
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

Remote presence robotic technologies (RPRT) in medicine have been primarily utilized as a virtual clinical interface for geographically isolated or resource limited communities. However, its potential as an educational conduit is slowly beginning to be realized.

OBJECTIVE

To study the acceptability and perspectives of RPRT in acute pediatric simulation education.

METHODS

Pediatric residents and health care providers participated in a qualitative mixed methods sequential study including post simulation surveys and semi-structured interviews.

RESULTS

Main themes from surveys and interviews included the improved communication and objective assessment that occurred with RPRT guided simulation, as well as improved feedback for the multi-disciplinary team. The major drawback of RPRT were technological difficulties in establishing RPRT connection during debrief. Feedback provided from this study has led to regular integration of RPRT into the multi-disciplinary simulation program and improved connectivity on our teaching unit.

CONCLUSIONS

Simulation using RPRT may improve communication between the multi-disciplinary team and pediatric intensivists. It may also be considered for pediatric post-graduate medicine education.

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Acute renal injury in patients with COVID-19, in the critical care unit of a public hospital, Lima-Peru. (Preprint)
Authors: JUSTINIANO JOANNA YANISSA VENEGAS , ARESTEGUI ABDIAS HURTADO , VILCA KARINA MUCHO
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

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OBJECTIVE

To determine the clinical and laboratory characteristics, as well as evaluating the factors associated with mortality in patients with COVID-19 infection and acute kidney injury (AKI) hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Hospital Nacional Arzobispo Loayza.

METHODS

Retrospective cohort study, with convenience sampling during the period from April 2020 to March 2021, through the review of medical records data. Inclusion criteria were; patients ≥ 18 years old, with a diagnosis of COVID-19 infection, who were admitted to ICU with normal renal function and developed AKI during their stay in ICU. Exclusion criteria were; patients who developed AKI prior to ICU admission, patients with chronic kidney disease with and without dialysis.

RESULTS

A total of 177 medical records that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were evaluated. The mean age was 57.2+/-13.2 years, 145 (81.4%) were male; comorbidities were: obesity 112(63.3%), arterial hypertension 55 (31.1%) and diabetes mellitus 30(16.9%); the most frequent cause of AKI was hypoperfusion (93%). 83 participants (46.8%) received dialytic support in the intermittent hemodialysis modality. In-hospital mortality was 151 (85.3%) and was higher in the group with stage 3 AKI: 109 (72.2%). The increase in ferritin level (OR: 10.04 (95%CI 4.4-38.46), p<0.001) and APACHE score (OR: 1.75 (95%CI 1.4-2.12), p<0.001), as well as the decrease in PaO2/FiO2 level (OR: 0.85 (95%CI 0.59-0.92), p<0.041, were related to mortality.

CONCLUSIONS

AKI in ICU patients with COVID-19 infection has a high mortality and the related factors were the increase in APACHE II score and ferritin level, as well as the decrease in PaO2/FiO2 level.
The Use of a Digital Well-Being App (Stay Strong App) With Indigenous People in Prison: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Perdacher Elke , Kavanagh David , Sheffield Jeanie , Dale Penny , Heffernan Edward
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND

Indigenous Australians in custody experience much greater rates of poor mental health and well-being than those of the general community, and these problems are not adequately addressed. Digital mental health strategies offer innovative opportunities to address the problems, but little is known about their feasibility in or impact on this population.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to conduct a pilot trial evaluating the impact of adding the Stay Strong app to mental health and well-being services for Indigenous women and men in custody. The trial compared immediate and 3-month delayed use of the app by the health service, assessing its effects on well-being, empowerment, and psychological distress at 3 and 6 months after the baseline.

METHODS

Indigenous participants were recruited from 3 high-security Australian prisons from January 2017 to September 2019. The outcome measures assessed well-being (Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale), empowerment (Growth and Empowerment Measure [GEM]—giving total, 14-item Emotional Empowerment Scale, and 12 Scenarios scores), and psychological distress (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale). Intention-to-treat effects on these outcomes were analyzed using linear mixed models.

RESULTS

Substantial challenges in obtaining ethical and institutional approval for the trial were encountered, as were difficulties in timely recruitment and retention due to staff shortages and the release of participants from prison before follow-up assessments and an inability to follow up with participants after release. A total of 132 prisoners (age: mean 33, SD 8 y) were randomized into either an immediate (n=82) or a delayed treatment (n=52) group. However, only 56 (42.4%) could be assessed at 3 months and 37 (28%) at 6 months, raising questions concerning the representativeness of the results. Linear improvements over time were seen in all outcomes (GEM total: Cohen d=0.99; GEM 14-item Emotional Empowerment Scale: Cohen d=0.94; GEM 12 Scenarios: Cohen d=0.87; Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale: Cohen d=0.76; Kessler Psychological Distress Scale: Cohen d=0.49), but no differential effects for group or the addition of the Stay Strong app were found.

CONCLUSIONS

We believe this to be Australia’s first evaluation of a digital mental health app in prison and the first among Indigenous people in custody. While the study demonstrated that the use of a well-being app within a prison was feasible, staff shortages led to delayed recruitment and a consequent low retention, and significant beneficial effects of the app’s use within a forensic mental health service were not seen. Additional staff resources and a longer intervention may be needed to allow a demonstration of satisfactory retention and impact in future research.

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ANZCTR ACTRN12624001261505; https://www.anzctr.org.au/ACTRN12624001261505.aspx
Peningkatan Ekonomi Masyarakat Kecamatan Cigugur, Kuningan, Jawa Barat
Authors: Marwasta Djaka , Catur Ari Firmansyah
Published: October 2023

Kuliah Kerja Nyata adalah ajang bagi dosen dan mahasiswa untuk belajar dari pengalaman dan berbagi pengetahuan dengan masyarakat sebagai implementasi dari salah satu Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi. Dalam pelaksanaannya, dosen dan mahasiswa dituntut untuk beradaptasi dengan lingkungan baru, memahami dinamika sosial yang berbeda, serta belajar membangun dan memberdayakan masyarakat dalam waktu dan mekanisme yang terstruktur. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk (1) memberikan pembelajaran kepada mahasiswa untuk memahami dan membantu memecahkan permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh masyarakat secara interdisipliner keilmuan, dan (2) membagikan pengetahuan tentang perencanaan desa wisata berbasis sumberdaya lokal kepada masyarakat Cigugur. Metode yang digunakan adalah participatory learning dengan menerapkan konsep model pentahelix. Sebagai kegiatan yang menerapkan konsep pentahelix, kegiatan ini melibatkan pihak akademisi (mahasiswa dan dosen), birokrasi (pemerintah desa, kecamatan, dan kabupaten), bisnis (Badan Usaha Milik Desa dan Usaha Kecil dan Menengah), masyarakat, dan media. Secara kolaboratif, seluruh pemangku kepentingan tersebut berpartisipasi aktif dalam upaya mewujudkan Desa Cisantana sebagai desa wisata dengan mengutamakan sumberdaya dan kearifan lokal. Hasil utama dari kegiatan ini adalah dosen dan mahasiswa sebagai agent of change mampu membagikan pengetahuan yang dimilikinya sehingga masyarakat dan aparat pemerintah desa memperoleh peningkatan literasi dan pemahaman tentang perencanaan pengembangan desa wisata sebagai daya ungkit perekonomian masyarakat. Berdasarkan hasil kegiatan ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa kegiatan ini memberikan manfaat secara simultan, baik bagi dosen dan mahasiswa maupun bagi masyarakat dan aparat desa dalam hal kemampuan memahami dan mengimplementasikan konsep perencanaan desa wisata berbasis sumberdaya lokal. Kegiatan ini juga memiliki potensi keberlanjutan yang tinggi karena masyarakat dapat merasakan manfaatnya sebagai daya ungkit perekonomian masyarakat desa.
Analisis Kualitatif Peran Kelompok UMKM dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja dan Daya Saing Usaha di Sektor Ekonomi Lokal
Authors: Jendra Satria Pitoyo  , Sudaryatno
Published: October 2023

Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) merupakan badan usaha perorangan atau pelaku usaha yang melakukan aktivitas ekonomi. Penelitian dilakukan di Desa Pedaleman, Kecamatan Tanara, Kabupaten Serang. Kawasan tersebut secara geografis merupakan daerah pesisir dan memiliki sektor unggulan berupa tambak ikan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menumbuhkan sinergisme antarpelaku usaha di Desa Pedaleman yang belum termobilisasi dengan baik sehingga diperlukan pembentukan kelompok UMKM untuk mengatasi hal tersebut. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan Focus Group Discussion (FGD) dan teknik snowball sampling dikarenakan para pelaku usaha tidak terdaftar secara lengkap dan sulit untuk dijangkau. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan kinerja dan daya saing usaha di sektor lokal harus dikembangkan melalui skala wilayah terkecil, yaitu melalui pembentukan Kelompok UMKM Pedaleman. Kelompok tersebut menjadi sarana penghubung antara pemerintah daerah dengan desa, khususnya pada sektor perekonomian lokal. Permasalahan yang timbul, seperti modal, strategi pemasaran, kemasan, dan informasi dapatterselesaikan dengan dibentuknya kelompok tersebut. Melalui kelompok tersebut, didapatkan manfaat seperti terjalinnya komunikasi antara kelompok UMKM tingkat desa dengan pemerintah daerah, yaitu Dinas Koperasi, Perindustrian, dan Perdagangan Kabupaten Serang. Penelitian ini dilakukan agar dapat menjadi langkah awal perkembangan usaha di Desa Pedalemansehingga dapat berkontribusi pada pemasukan daerah Kabupaten Serang dan dapat menjadi sarana pengembangan kualitas pelaku usaha yang diwujudkan melalui pelatihan setiap pekan dan partisipasi pada kegiatan skala daerah sebagai eksekusi ilmu dari diadakannya pelatihan.
A Review of the Research on Teachers’ Motivating Style
Authors: Qin Xia
Published: October 2023

With the deepening and development of the application of self-determination theory, the research enthusiasm for teachers’ motivating style is increasing at home and abroad. Teachers’ motivating style refers to the way that teachers motivate students. This paper starts with the theory of self-determination, and on the basis of in-depth elaboration of the connotation and measurement of teachers’ motivating style, reviews the relevant research on teachers’ motivating style at home and abroad. The results show that there are many factors influencing the formation of teachers’ different motivating styles. Meanwhile, different motivating styles also affect students’ learning motivation and learning engagement.
Exploring Local Colour in Pandit Lakhmi Chand’s Folk Literature
Authors: Kumar Rakesh , Rani Varsha , Ayushi Ayushi
Published: October 2023

This research paper explores the concept of local colour which refers to the unique cultural practices, traditions, and customs of a particular region that distinguish it from other regions. The objective of this paper is to explore Indian philosophy and socio-cultural ethics through Haryanvi folklore, where an ideal society is imagined as an ordinary lifestyle. It highlights a ‘utopian’ vision through the importance of the local colour of Haryana and other regions to ensure that our cultural heritage is preserved for future generations. Moreover, its focus is on Pandit Lakhmi Chand’s use of local colour in a fictional presentation that reflects the customs, traditions, and beliefs and their preservation for generations for the people of Haryana. Through this examination, the paper offers insight into how local colour can enrich and enliven literature and how it can be used to reflect and celebrate the diversity of the human experience.
Técnica y géneros fotográficos en transición. La fotografía instantánea (1871-1900)
Authors: Ledesma Pérez Brenda Verónica
Published: October 2023

Esta investigación trata sobre las transformaciones de los valores estéticos y de los géneros fotográficos a los que llevó el uso de la técnica de la placa seca de gelatina-bromuro de plata, que se manifestaron en los manuales de fotografía que circularon en México entre 1871 y 1900. La alta sensibilidad de la placa seca permitió la captura del movimiento en fotografía, y generó nuevas relaciones entre los medios de la pintura y la fotografía que es necesario matizar. La historiografía afirma que la captura del instante provocó que la fotografía se distanciara de los preceptos estéticos de las Bellas Artes y formulara los propios. En contraste, los libros revelan que hubo fotógrafos que encontraron en las altas velocidades de obturación una nueva oportunidad de volver a los modelos pictóricos mediante el acercamiento a la escena costumbrista
Verónica metafísica. Límites compartidos entre lo religioso y lo estético
Authors: García-Sánchez Rafael
Published: October 2023

Aunque la experiencia religiosa ofrece síntomas de marchitamiento, la experiencia estética no se ha derrumbado. Su aura no ha mermado y, a distinta escala, comparte límites con la religiosa. En tales experiencias tiene lugar una inversión trascendental o Verónica metafísica: lo contemplado adquiere todo el protagonismo y convierte al sujeto en objeto.
Some New Topological Indices of Friendship Graph
Authors: Nair Aswathy S
Published: October 2023

Abstract: In this paper we compute the first and second Kulli-Basava indices, hyper Kulli-Basava indices, some connectivity Kulli-Basava indices, geometric-arithmetic Kulli-Basava indices and reciprocal Kulli-Basava indices of the friendship graph.
Optimization of PCM Properties for Thermal Energy Storage in Solar Parabolic Trough Systems: A Review
Authors: Kumar Om Prakash , Shrivastava Amit
Published: October 2023

Abstract: Solar Parabolic Trough Systems (PTS) are highly efficient solar thermal technologies for converting concentrated solar radiation into thermal energy. However, their intermittent energy production, primarily due to variations in solar availability, underscores the necessity for effective thermal energy storage (TES) solutions. Phase Change Materials (PCMs) have emerged as a promising means to store and release thermal energy efficiently. This study focuses on the critical task of optimizing PCM properties to enhance thermal energy storage within Solar Parabolic Trough Systems. The selection and fine-tuning of PCM properties are paramount to achieving superior TES performance. Parameters under scrutiny include the melting temperature, latent heat of fusion, thermal conductivity, and cost-effectiveness. Each of these factors plays a pivotal role in the overall efficiency and economic viability of PCM-based TES systems integrated with PTS. Through a thorough review of existing research and recent advancements in the field, this study sheds light on the profound impact of tailored PCM properties. It demonstrates how optimizing these properties can lead to substantial improvements in energy storage capacity, system efficiency, and overall cost-effectiveness. Such optimizations are crucial not only for enhancing the competitiveness of solar thermal technology but also for promoting sustainable energy utilization. The investigation presented herein underscores the significance of PCM property optimization as a strategic pathway toward advancing solar thermal technology. By maximizing energy storage capacity, minimizing thermal losses, and optimizing cost factors, we can unlock the full potential of PTS, making them more reliable and accessible for meeting the world's growing energy demands. This research serves as a valuable resource for engineers, researchers, and stakeholders working towards the integration of PCM-based TES with solar thermal systems. Ultimately, it contributes to the realization of a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, addressing the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and our reliance on non-renewable energy sources
MERCADO DE CONSULTORÍA EN ARGENTINA: concepción y desarrollo
Authors: Kobal Ligia , Cebey María Carolina , Mandolesi Melisa , Fabrizio Juan , David Carla
Published: October 2023

This research aims to describe the geographical and demographic profile of the consultant in Argentina. This is an exploratory-descriptive study of a quantitative-qualitative nature. At first, the profile of the consultant and the quantitative results are addressed. The qualitative results of the categories 'The start of the consulting market in Argentina' and 'Development of the consulting market' are presented below. In that sense, the study, in addition to covering the gap on the topic, serves as a basis for decision-making and encourages discussions and academic research on the consulting market in Argentina.
Quantum Encoding and Analysis on Continuous Time Stochastic Process with Financial Applications
Authors: Zhuang Xi-Ning , Chen Zhao-Yun , Xue Cheng , Wu Yu-Chun , Guo Guo-Ping
Published: October 2023

Modeling stochastic phenomena in continuous time is an essential yet challenging problem. Analytic solutions are often unavailable, and numerical methods can be prohibitively time-consuming and computationally expensive. To address this issue, we propose an algorithmic framework tailored for quantum continuous time stochastic processes. This framework consists of two key procedures: data preparation and information extraction. The data preparation procedure is specifically designed to encode and compress information, resulting in a significant reduction in both space and time complexities. This reduction is exponential with respect to a crucial feature parameter of the stochastic process. Additionally, it can serve as a submodule for other quantum algorithms, mitigating the common data input bottleneck. The information extraction procedure is designed to decode and process compressed information with quadratic acceleration, extending the quantum-enhanced Monte Carlo method. The framework demonstrates versatility and flexibility, finding applications in statistics, physics, time series analysis and finance. Illustrative examples include option pricing in the Merton Jump Diffusion Model and ruin probability computing in the Collective Risk Model, showcasing the framework’s ability to capture extreme market events and incorporate history-dependent information. Overall, this quantum algorithmic framework provides a powerful tool for accurate analysis and enhanced understanding of stochastic phenomena.
The Impact of Urbanization and Population Policy on China’s Economy
Authors: Feng Shide
Published: October 2023

Urbanization and Population policies are critical influential factors of economic growth, the quantitative and qualitative methods are applied to analyze the relationship between urbanization, population policy from 1950 to the present. The analysis of the correlations and patterns of urbanization processes and economic growth, allows to make prediction of future trends. China’s economy and urbanization are mutually beneficial. In the process of urbanization, a large quantity of labor has been transferred the secondary and tertiary industries, which significantly improved production efficiency. The population transfers from rural areas to small and medium-sized cities, and from small and mediumsized cities to large cities. The cities in the certain areas form a huge urban agglomeration. This brings a certain imbalanced regional development. People move from the western region to the eastern region because the economy in the eastern coastal area is more developed, with more employment opportunities, infrastructure, and medical care, which leads to imbalanced regional development. Based on the model prediction, the process of urbanization will reach its peak in 2040, and the urbanization rate will be more than 80 percent.
The Interaction of Society and Authorities in Urban Development: The Case of Big Cities of Northwestern Federal District
Authors: Ukhanova Yulia V.
Published: October 2023

The balanced urban development, the formation of a comfortable urban environment, including the citizens’ active participation in these processes is a priority in the strategic objectives and national projects of the Russian Federation. To reveal the essence of the interactions between society and government the author uses the concept of “civic participation” as a process by which public associations or individuals are involved in interactions with the state (vertical interaction), with other socio-political institutions among themselves (horizontal interaction) to solve socially significant problems. Based on quantitative (questionnaire survey of the urban population, N = 2000) and qualitative (expert interviews, N = 47) methods tested in 5 large cities of the Northwestern Federal District, the author reveals the features of offline and online practices of interaction between the public and authorities, as well as the conditions for their formation in urban development issues. The author concludes that such practices as contacting the authorities and participating in initiative budgeting are more widespread in the cities than, for example, protest participation on the city’s issues. Despite the preference for offline practices for constructive interactions between society and authorities, the active use of information resources and online services is becoming timely. The institutional environment of civic participation is provided with formal regulators, but urban residents are far from being fully informed about them and are not aware of the legal opportunities and limitations that determine their participation in urban development. Informal norms as part of the institutional environment, on the one hand, contribute to the formation of sustainable interactions and organizational infrastructure of socially useful activity; on the other hand, they can be based on the illegal practice of manipulating statuses and resources, which causes the growth of public distrust of state and municipal authorities. The article substantiates the importance of forming a unified information field at the city level on the topical issues of concern to residents, on possible formats of civic participation in the development of a comfortable urban environment. The findings contribute to the understanding of the problems and opportunities for the use of civic participation in urban development.
Sustaining Significance of Confessional Form: Taking Foucault to Attitudinal Research
Authors: Dolezal Krystof
Published: October 2023

This paper offers a conceptual reconstruction and empirical case study of an often-eclipsed concept of Michel Foucault’s genealogical project, confession. Departing from Foucault’s dictum that his core research interest rests in the experience of the subject, I argue that, without a detailed understanding of diverse modalities of the confessional form, various subjectivation processes and epistemological procedures could not be fully grasped. In the first part, I systematise Foucault’s incoherent confessional account against the backdrop of his entangled genealogies of modern man and the human sciences. Subsequently, I introduce a case study of a quantitative attitudinal survey based on face-to-face interviews to test Foucault’s model of confession in present-day circumstances and demonstrate its sustaining analytical significance by disclosing the cognitive technique of coding behaviour. Thus far, governmentality studies have confronted positivistic methods in social sciences to display their objectifying functions. In contrast, I use the technique of coding behaviour to immerse into these scientific practices. Such a perspective delivers a fine-grained exposure of epistemological strategies in social sciences that are enabled by the appropriation of the confessional model and that constitute subjective identities on an individual and mass scale.