bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study of artificial intelligence and its awareness in dental mainly aesthetic dentistry and prosthodontics
Authors: Rastogi Isha
Published: April 2024

: Each day there is a new research. Similarly in dental profession with recent advances, artificial intelligence is a new trend. It's for better accurate superior health care. This makes dental diagnosis treatment plan better and successful.

: This study is to assess the awareness and knowledge of artificial intelligence in dental profession.

: this cross sectional study was done by questionnaire in 100 dental professionals. This was to know their knowledge and awareness in artificial intelligence.

: very few dental professionals know of artificially intelligence. Those who know actually know v little.

: Attempt should be made to know more about artificial intelligence. Its new application and more uses of artificial intelligence can be done in dental in future.
Индивидуальные различия в ассоциативном значении слова сквозь призму языковой модели и семантического дифференциала
Authors:   Воронежский государственный педагогический университет, Литвинова Татьяна Александровна , Паничева Полина Вадимовна ,   Воронежский государственный педагогический университет
Published: April 2024

Существованиеиндивидуальных различийв семантике слова признается многими исследователями. Однако установление и описание подобных различий представляет собой сложную научную задачу, связанную с необходимостью проведения трудоемкой семантической разметки и неизбежным субъективизмом исследователя. В настоящей работе нами предлагается метод выявления различий в индивидуальной семантике слов на основе автоматически рассчитанных оценок ассоциативного значения слова по шкалам семантического дифференциала. Используя дистрибутивную семантическую модель word2vec, обученную на многомиллионном корпусе текстов, и метод Concept Mover's Distance, мы получили для каждого ассоциативного ряда оценки по 18 шкалам семантического дифференциала. В нашей работе впервые данный метод, активно использующийся в новейших работах, рассматривающих текст как данные (преимущественно выполненных в русле computational social science), применяется по отношению к такому объекту анализа, как ассоциативный ряд, с целью описания индивидуальных различий в семантике слов. В качестве материала для исследования мы использовали специально созданный датасет, содержащий ассоциативные реакции к словам-стимулам, важным для русского языкового сознания, данные о психологических характеристиках респондентов (черты «Большой пятерки») и их эмоциональном состоянии в момент прохождения тестирования. Применяя комплекс методов анализа многомерных данных (метод главных компонент, факторный анализ, иерархическая кластеризация на главных компонентах), мы разделили слова-стимулы на группы в зависимости от выраженности индивидуальных различий в их семантике. Нами также была установлена связь эмоционально-психологических характеристик респондентов и автоматически рассчитанных оценок ассоциативного значения слов-стимулов по шкалам семантического дифференциала. Описанная методика анализа может применяться для получения оценок ассоциативных рядов (а также контекстов употребления слов в текстах) по любым семантическим оппозициям и предлагается как дополнение к традиционным методам выявления психологически реального значения слова. Используемый в работе датасет и код для воспроизведения полученных результатов на языке R доступны для исследователей.
Corpus linguistic exploration of Russian-Vietnamese mutual perceptions
Authors:   Sechenov University, Markovina Irina Yu. , Matyushin Alexey A. ,   Sechenov University, Lenart Istvan ,   Sechenov University, Nguyen Van Hiep ,   Hanoi University of Industry, Pham Hien ,   Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences
Published: April 2024

Despite long-term fruitful relations between Russia and Vietnam, there is still a need for studies that would deepen intercultural understanding between the two peoples. In this paper, Russian-Vietnamese mutual perceptions are analyzed relying on corpus linguistic methods. Data collection was conducted in the course of a preceding study aimed at the reconstruction and investigation of mutual representations of the Russian and Vietnamese peoples through experimentally obtained ethnic portraits and self-portraits of the two respective nations. Here, the empirical data of the collected data is further deeper examined by corpus linguistic tools (Sketch Engine, Atlas.ti). In order to gain a more comprehensive picture of the two nations’ mutual and self-perceptions, Russian-Vietnamese pairs of characteristics were identified and semantically contrasted to Russian and Vietnamese reference corpora as common parts of mutual perceptions. Connotational differences of the studied characteristics were identified, analyzed, and categorized and unique traits of the Russian and Vietnamese mutual and self-perceptions were identified and investigated. Collocations and thesauri of the relevant characteristics were examined, complemented by the corpus-based analysis of the two nations’ perceptions. The obtained results suggest that the Top-10 most typical common traits of mutual and self-perceptions of the two peoples comprise noteworthy semantic differences. The research confirmed the effectiveness of the complementary application of the questionnaire-based and the corpus linguistic methods. It is concluded that the combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches gives a more comprehensive picture of how the ethnic portraits and self-portraits are reflected in languages and cultures.
Stalking in nurses and other health care professionals: Prevalence, consequences, and coping strategies
Authors: Maran Daniela Acquadro , Begotti Tatiana , Varetto Antonella , Gianino Maria Michela
Published: April 2024

The aim of this study was to analyze physical and psychological symptoms, anxiety and depression, and coping strategies in a group of Italian Health Care Professional who were victims of stalking. Nurses, who are primarily involved in the physical care of patients, were compared with other types of Health Care Professionals. For research purposes, we queried a database used in previous research between 2014 and 2019. This database was created in collaboration with six hospitals in the Italian territory. 1,971 health professionals between the ages of 18 and 60 who completed an anonymous questionnaire, including 265 self-identified stalking victims (116 nurses), provided the data. The results suggest that Nurses and Health Care Professionals are equally at risk of stalking, with experiences not differing significantly by role. The data collected to date suggests that Nurses are no more likely to be victims than Health Care Professional with other roles. Overall, it appears that all victims suffer from the stalking experience and have negative feelings that affect their ability to deal with the stalker. Health care organizations can assist health care professionals by offering informational courses about the phenomenon. At the same time, strategies could be offered to address potential misconduct that, if not prevented, may lead to an escalation in the number and severity of behaviors.
The impact of corruption on auditor independence: The case of gifts and discounts
Authors: Alwadani Neef , Aljaaidi Khaled
Published: April 2024

This study investigates the correlation between auditors' acceptance of gifts and discounts (AGD) and the potential undermining of auditor independence, akin to bribery. Bribery usually encompasses the exchange of valuable items, such as money, gifts, or favors, in return for influence or favors. Both "gifts" and "discounts" have the potential to constitute bribery, depending on the circumstances. Therefore, in specific contexts, the giving or receiving of gifts and discounts might be viewed as bribery if their intention is to unduly influence someone's actions or decisions. This study comprises a final sample of 62 audit firms in Saudi Arabia. The simple regression results highlight a significant negative correlation between auditors' perceptions of accepting gifts and discounts, and their independence. The act of receiving gifts and benefits establishes a close tie between auditors and their clients, influencing auditors’ behavior. The study suggests that the higher the value of a gift or benefit, the more pronounced the threat to auditor independence. Furthermore, even minimal gift and discount arrangements have a significant impact on auditor independence. The insights gained from this study can be of substantial value to the accounting and auditing professions, audit firms, standards setters, and auditing regulators, fostering a deeper understanding of the degree to which gifts and discounts affect auditor independence.
Influence of recreation on radial growth of the common pine tree
Authors:   Orenburg State University, Simonenkov Vladislav S. , Simonenkova Victoria A. ,   Orenburg State Agrarian University, Gilazieva Svetlana R. ,   Orenburg State University, Kalyakina Railya G. ,   Orenburg State Agrarian University, Angalt Elena M. ,   Orenburg State Agrarian University
Published: April 2024

The article deals with the stages of recreational digression of different biogeocenoses in the Shirokovsky district forestry of the National Park “Buzuluksky Bor” and the peculiarities of radial growth of the common pine as a dominant stand. The aim of the work was to analyze the comparative response of the common pine trees in the zone of active recreation and in undisturbed areas. The presence or absence of undergrowth, understorey, projective cover and dominance of indicator plants were noted. Sub-tree enumeration with averaged data was carried out on temporary sample plots. Using a Flir i7 thermal imager, the presence or absence and localization of stem and root rots of pine from sponges were determined. A decrease in the total projective cover of the living ground cover and the number of forest species was observed, with an increase in the number of cereal species as recreational digression increased. As recreation intensifies, undergrowth and understorey disappears. It was noted that with increasing stages of digression the monotony of undergrowth species composition appears, the density and height of forest litter decreases, the number of trees infected with rots and infested with stem pests (black pine moustache, pine bark beetles, six-toothed bark beetle, apex bark beetle) increases. Changes in all components of biogeocenosis lead to loss of stability of forest phytocenosis as a whole. Even a simple stay of a large number of people in the forest leads to degradation of plant communities.
Dependence of physical-chemical properties of fluorescent hybrid polymer carriers on the conditions of hydrothermal synthesis
Authors:   Saratov State University, Kovyrshina Anastasia A. , Bakal Artem A. ,   Saratov State University, Saveleva Мariia S. ,   Saratov State University, Goryacheva Irina Yu. ,   Saratov State University, Demina Polina A. ,   Saratov State University
Published: April 2024

Currently, the search for new types of carriers for low-molecular weight substances, as well as the development of optimal methods for the effective encapsulation of these substances are important tasks of modern chemistry and pharmacology. However, there are still limitations in this area, among which one of the most significant is the lack of the optimal carrier capable of stably retaining a low-molecular weight substance. The work presents hybrid polymer structures obtained by in situ hydrothermal synthesis as an effective candidate for these purposes. The fluorescent dye rhodamine B has been used as a model low-molecular weight substance for encapsulation into the structures. The resulting hybrid polymer structures demonstrated good stability when stored in an aqueous environment for 336 h with the release of the low-molecular weight dye rhodamine B no more than 2%. In addition, the influence of the conditions for obtaining hybrid carriers (including the composition of the carriers (thickness of the polymer shell and the presence of a calcium carbonate core) and synthesis temperature) on their physical-chemical characteristics has been studied. Thus, the optimal approach for obtaining fluorescent hybrid polymer carriers with a set of desired properties has been revealed. In particular, it has been shown that the optimal production conditions are hydrothermal synthesis temperature of 180 °C and the absence of CaCO 3 core inside the polyelectrolyte shell which allow us to obtain a stable hybrid polymer carrier with bright fluorescence. The results presented in this study can be used to create functional platforms and systems with tunable fluorescent properties and the ability to deliver low-molecular weight substances.
Effect of Azospirillum palustre B2 lipopolysaccharide on wheat seedlings (Triticum aestivum L.)
Authors:   Saratov State University, Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants and Microorganisms, Saratov Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IBPPM RAS), Kondyurina Natalya K. , Fedonenko Yulia P. ,   Saratov State University, Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants and Microorganisms, Saratov Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IBPPM RAS), Sigida Elena N. ,   Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants and Microorganisms, Saratov Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IBPPM RAS), Konnova Svetlana A. ,   Saratov State University, Institute of Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants and Microorganisms, Saratov Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IBPPM RAS)
Published: April 2024

Lipopolysaccharide is the main structural component of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, which can also be a part of extracellular polymeric substances. Lipopolysaccharides of bacteria that stimulate the growth and development of plants belong to the group of molecules that form a microbe-associated molecular pattern (MAMP). These glycoconjugates of both symbiotic and phytopathogenic bacteria induce the activation of immune responses in plants. However, the level of plant response under the influence of symbiont lipopolysaccharides differs significantly, also due to their structural features, which make it possible to bypass or weaken the reactions of innate autoimmunity. In this paper, we present the results of the analysis of the reactions of wheat seedlings Triticum aestivum L. after incubation with lipopolysaccharide of associative bacteria Azospirillum palustre B2(T). Incubation of wheat seedlings in the presence of A. palustre B2 lipopolysaccharide for three days led to the activation of plant growth processes, namely an increase in the length of shoots, roots, the area of the first leaf, and a change in the content of pigments in the leaves.
Leningrad in the structure of scientific and technical cooperation between the Soviet Union and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1976–1983
Authors:   Kursk State University, Kudryavtsev Vladislav Yu.
Published: April 2024

The article analyzes the role of Leningrad in the structure of scientific and technical cooperation between the USSR and SRV in 1976– 1983 on the basis of archival data. The author comes to a conclusion about high quality results of Leningrad institutions collaborating with SRV, successes of Leningrad leadership in cooperation with regions of Vietnam, involvement of most large industrial enterprises, leading higher educational institutions, design and research organizations of the city in scientific and technical cooperation between the USSR and SRV.
The constitutional process in the Republic of Volga Germans in the 1920s – 1930s: Content and essence
Authors:   Saratov State University, German Arkadiy A.
Published: April 2024

The article examines the constitutional policy of the Soviet state in relation to the autonomous republic of Volga Germans that existed in 1924–1941 as part of the RSFSR, shows this policy as an integral part of the general national-state policy towards national minorities, to whom the Bolshevik government was granted a certain form of statehood. The characteristic of the two constitutions of the Non–Republic of 1926 and 1937 is given – as octroated, i.e. granted from above and therefore contained as much independence as allowed by the center. The state policy related to the implementation of the content of these constitutions is described. The principle of octroism unified and strictly regulated national life, giving it a rather limited place and thus allowing the authorities to quickly implement the process of integrating peoples into a new socio-political system.
Eastern Mediterranean and the Syrian issue in the foreign policy priorities of Russia and the United States
Authors:   Institute of Oriental Studies RAS, Mamedov Ruslan Sh.
Published: April 2024

Russian and foreign specialists continue to maintain their research interest in the Eastern Mediterranean, both in view of the energy potential of the region as well as unresolved security issues. This article considers the role of global powers – Russia and the United States – in the Eastern Mediterranean from the point of view of the theory of the regional securitycomplex. An attempt was made to determine the interests and priorities of Moscow and Washington on the basis of an analysis of the doctrinal approaches of both states in the identified subcomplex. Approaches of the two states to the Syrian issue were analyzed as well. The subordination of the “Syrian portfolio” to other policy issues of Russia and the United States is shown, as well as global powers’ policy evolution towards this key crisis for world politics. Despite the strategic desire to stabilize the region and exit from regional conflicts, Russia and the United States retain interests that will require their presence, albeit limited. The article indicates the influence of the states of other sub-complexes of the Middle East regional security, primarily the Persian Gulf, on the Levant and, more broadly, the mesoregion of the Eastern Mediterranean, as well as the growing weight of regional powers in general.
Canalicualr adenoma in buccal space area : a case report
Authors: Alwakeel Abdulaziz , Shiekh Musa Asma
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Canalicular adenoma (CA) is considered a rare benign salivary gland neoplasm, although it was suggested that this lesion has a terminal duct origin. The most common location of this lesion is the upper lip which accounted for 80% of cases, followed by buccal mucosa and  palatal area, it presented as a solitary lesion in middle age more in female patients.
Case presentation: 75 years old, male, medically fit referred to the oral medicine and pathology  clinic because he complaint of right cheek swelling for several years associated with discomfort but no associated pain or increase in the size of the lesion that presented in his cheek, the patient clinical examination  revealed hard well-demarcated lesion in buccal area extended up to the zygomatic bone area, lesion can be palpable by using bi digest technique, CT x-ray was done for patient and shows two cystic lesions in right buccal space area, excisional biopsy done and histopathological evaluation revealed the diagnosis was Canalicular adenoma
Conclusion: Canalicular adenoma is a benign salivary gland neoplasm that can be presented as solitary or multiple but solitary type more common, usually effect the upper lip and more in female patients with middle age, In our case the lesion presented in buccal mucosa area in male patient above 70 years old, clinical and histopathological evaluation is important to reach the diagnosis, clinical follow up is recommended in such lesion because there is a chance for recurrences
A Stepwise Approach to Robotic Surgery and Effective Set-Up
Authors: Singhal Vinod kumar , Moussa Hatem , Alaswad Faris Dawood , Sulaiman Adil Md , Senofer Nufra Md , SINGHAL RIYA
Published: April 2024

Background- Purchasing, implementing, and maintaining robots present a number of significant obstacles that must be addressed.
Objective- In managing and setting up a Robotic surgical unit a potentially difficult assignment and summarize the essential procedures and solutions for safe implementation and purchasing in the current financial environment.
Methods- Best practices was developed, implemented, and are still in use today as of 2009. These actions have resulted in a process that effectively monitors the members of the leadership team, attending, resident, fellow, and staff training, credentialing, safety measures, efficiency, and case volume recommendations has been developed using programmatic means.
Results- Examples of management of all robotic surgical services are provided, along with guidelines for hospitals and robotic directors that can be used by one's own robotic surgical services features of a program for multispecialty robotic surgery.
Conclusion- By implementing these best practices, robotic surgical programs will be effective and well-positioned to provide current patients with a secure and productive environment a clinical setting.
State Corporations and Public Law Companies as Financial Law Subjects
Authors:   Head of the Department of Financial Law of the Voronezh State University, Honored Worker of the Higher School of the Russian Federation, LL.D., Professor, Karaseva (Sentsova) Marina V.
Published: April 2024

The article discusses issues of subjects of financial law, their legal status and, in this connotation, issues of the structure and subject of financial law as a science and educational course. It is noted that today state corporations and public law companies should be recognized as new subjects of financial law. Their legal status is formalized by financial and legal institutions. It is proved that state corporations, as subjects of financial law, have authority over the state unitary enterprises subordinate to them. In this regard, today they should be considered in the structure of financial legal relations as government entities, on a par with public legal entities and public authorities. Accordingly, their inclusion in the subjects of financial law is another proof of the transformation of the subject of financial law in modern conditions to its definition through the category of “public finance” and “public financial activity”. As for public law companies, the legal status of these entities is also covered by the financial and legal institution, but they are not government entities in this area of law.
The Impact of Direct Democracy Forms in the Budgeting Process on the Condition of Financial Culture in the Society
Authors:   Senior Research Scientist of the Department of Financial, Tax and Budget Laws of the Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law under the Government of the Russian Federation, PhD (Law), Ryabova Elena V.
Published: April 2024

The article’s goal is to demonstrate direct and inverse connections between direct democracy in the budget process and the financial culture of a society. The thesis statement is that law forms direct links downward between direct democracy practices in the budget process, mainly represented at the local level, and financial culture in a society. In turn, the financial culture of population serves as a restraining political mechanism in the budget process at all levels of the budget system.
Prosecutor's Supervision over Enforcement of Tax Laws: Relevant Problems and Prospects
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Jurisprudence of the Moscow International University, PhD (Law), Nazarenko Bogdan A.
Published: April 2024

The article analyzes the main directions of prosecutorial supervision over the implementation of legislation in the tax sphere, taking into account the order of the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation dated October 24, 2023 No. 736 “On the organization of prosecutorial supervision over the implementation of legislation in the tax sphere”. The author also notes that compliance with the requirements of regulatory legal acts in the tax sphere is ensured not only by the implementation of prosecutorial supervision of the activities of tax authorities (their officials), but also by the active interaction of tax authorities and the prosecutor's office in various forms (exchange of information, joint participation in court disputes, implementation of anti-corruption measures, etc.).
Tax Law Consequences of Joint Wills
Authors:   Lawyer at Ligand Research, LLC, Bril Georgy D.
Published: April 2024

The article contains a critical analysis of the key amendment into the inheritance law — the institution of joint will of spouses. Alternatives to the existing regulation in Russia in this sphere are considered from the historical and comparative point of view. The author identifies strengths and weaknesses of current regulation, focuses on dogmatic and practical problems and contradictions. The article attempts to develop proposals on leveling the shortcomings of regulation of the institution of joint will with the involvement of tax and civil-legal instruments.
Elements of the U.S. National Debt
Authors:   Postgraduate Student of the Department of Administrative and Financial Law of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Prokoplyuk Yulia N.
Published: April 2024

This article is devoted to the consideration of the elements of US government debt. The article discusses the legal regulation of US state securities, the timing of their issue, and the procedure for redemption.
Transcreating Sanskrit Humour through Kūṭiyāṭṭam: the Translation and Performance of the Rasasadana Bhāṇa
Authors: Mucciarelli Elena , Sathaye Adheesh
Published: April 2024

This essay develops a collaborative, performance-oriented approach to the task of translating a nineteenth-century Sanskrit play, the Rasasadana Bhāṇa of Godavarma Yuvaraja. The bhāṇa is a genre of Sanskrit comedic monologue, with examples dating from the late Gupta period (c. 500 ce), that has had a significant but largely overlooked presence in Kerala since the fourteenth century. To better understand this presence, and to explore the potential of performance for aiding in translation practice we partnered with the Nepathya Centre for Excellence (Moozhikkulam, Kerala) to produce digital “transcreations” of select verses from the Rasasadana performed in a Kūṭiyāṭṭam style. This essay outlines our methodology and presents key outcomes from a series of collaborative research sessions conducted remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. We assess how the juxtaposition of English translation and Kūṭiyāṭṭam performance may help to reveal the cultural power of Sanskrit humour in early modern Kerala.
Economic-Geographic Analysis of Differentiated Development in Croatian Coastal Region
Authors: Braičić Zdenko , Lončar Jelena
Published: April 2024

The main characteristic of the current development process in Republic of Croatia's coastal area is its unevenness. While former studies on differences in regional development have mainly discussed inequalities in terms of coast/inland/islands, this study analyzes a differentiated economic development along the Croatian coast, not including the islands. Basic analytical spatial units are cities and municipalities that can be classified into seven major coastal spatial units (sub-regions): Istria, Rijeka, Sub-Velebit, Zadar, Šibenik, Split and Dubrovnik-Neretva coastal area. In order to rate the level of development and determine differences in economic activities of coastal spatial region, several economic indicators have been taken into account. The results have confirmed that Istria and Rijeka coastal subregions are the most prosperous parts of Croatian coast. The economic orientation of cities and municipalities on the coast has been determined with the index of specialization.
The generation of a swimming pool cadastre for Graz (1945–2015)
Authors: Droin Ariane , Sulzer Wolfgang , Wecht Matthias
Published: April 2024

This paper deals with the generation of a swimming pool cadastre for Graz by means of multitemporal analyses of aerial photographs. Twelve temporal steps between 1944/45 and 2015 are analysed partly by digital image processing and visual mapping. The result shows an enormous increase of private swimming pool between the 1990 (600) and 2015 (5600). The distribution of swimming pools and their different types shows specific patterns, which can be geographically interpreted by social settlement structures.
Spolna sestava prebivalstva v mestu Maribor (z ozirom na staranje prebivalstva)
Authors: Horvat Uroš
Published: April 2024

Avtor najprej predstavi dejavnike, ki vplivajo na neravnotežje v spolni sestavi na globalni ravni ter nato predstavi razmere v Sloveniji in v večjih slovenskih mestih. Pri analizi spolne sestave prebivalstva izpostavlja indeks feminitete, ki sodi med tiste kazalnike spolne sestave, ki dobro nakazujejo tudi nekatere prebivalstvene značilnosti, ki so posledica staranja prebivalstva, zmanjšanja rodnosti pa tudi položaja žensk v družbi. V nadaljevanju analizira demografske razmere v 38 krajevnih skupnostih v mestu Maribor in poveže proces staranja prebivalstva s spolno sestavo. Ugotavlja povečanje deleža starejšega prebivalstva, ki ga v večini predstavljajo upokojene samske ženske, ki prejemajo relativno nizke pokojnine za preteklo delo v industrijskih velikanih v Mariboru. Zato ta območja, v katerih živijo večinoma ostareli delavci iz nekdanjih industrijskih con opredeli tudi kot območja z največjo koncentracijo ene najbolj ranljivih skupin prebivalstva in območja z relativno najvišjo stopnjo tveganja (v večini primerov prikrite) revščine v Mariboru.
Od peskovnika do več dimenzionalnih virtualnih kartografskih prikazov: kako skrbimo za razvoj prostorske kognicije osnovnošolcev
Authors: Kolnik Karmen
Published: April 2024

Proces spoznavanja prostora, od konkretnih primerov do abstraktne stopnje pojmovanja je zahteven učni cilj, ki bo uspešno realiziran takrat, ko bomo starosti otrok primerno znali povezati učenčev raznolik zaznavni svet z ustreznim izborom učnih metod in oblik dela ter seveda samih učnih sredstev. V prvem delu prispevka smo z deskriptivno metodo proučili in predstavili novejše trende proučevanja razvoja prostorske kognicije predšolskih in osnovnošolskih otrok ter dejavnike kartografskega opismenjevanja, s posebnim poudarkom na učnih sredstvih, ki podpirajo razvoj občutka perspektive ter njeno kartografsko ponazarjanje. S kvantitativno in kvalitativno analizo pa smo proučili vključenost kartografskih vsebin in številčne zastopanosti kartografsko podprtih člankov, objavljenih v reviji Geografija v šoli, med leti 2010 in 2020, kot osrednji slovenski reviji s področja pouka geografije.
Regionalna identiteta mladih v pomurski statistični regiji
Authors: Flegar Špela , Konečnik Kotnik Eva
Published: April 2024

Prostorska identiteta lahko obstaja na različnih nivojih, tako na lokalnem, regionalnem kot globalnem. Če se omejimo na nivo regije, govorimo o regionalni identiteti. V Sloveniji je bilo narejenih nekaj raziskav regionalne identitete, ki se jim pridružuje pričujoča študija, izvedena na vzorcu mladih, živečih v pomurski statistični regiji. Z metodo anketiranja smo ugotovili, da se mladi, živeči v pomurski statistični regiji, v prvi vrsti prostorsko ne identificirajo kot Pomurci oziroma Pomurke. Prav tako mladi s stalnim prebivališčem v pomurski regiji izkazujejo različno stopnjo regionalne identitete v različnih identitetnih kazalnikih. Hkrati pomursko regijo vrednotijo bolj pozitivno in njene potenciale ocenjujejo višje kot anketirani mladi, živeči izven te regije.
Event Tourism in the Tourist Offer of the City of Sarajevo
Authors: Topalović Ena , Čaušević Amra
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this paper is to analyse event tourism in the tourist offer of the City of Sarajevo, i.e., to what extent does event tourism in the tourist destination of the Sarajevo Canton affects the increase or decrease in demand for the destination, and the economic and social significance of the various events, present or past, for the Sarajevo Canton. The paper used a quantitative research approach, which included data collection through an online survey (Google Forms). The research was conducted from September pt until September 11th in year 2021, on a convenience sample of 40 respondents. The survey consisted of two parts, where the first one is related to the demographic characteristics of the respondents, while the second part was based on the satisfaction with the quality of the offer of tourist events in Sarajevo and on the interest of tourists in the development of potential events in Sarajevo (Advent). The methods of analysis, synthesis, and descriptive statistics were used to interpret the obtained data.
Urbanisation, urban environmental quality, national socio-economic conditions and diseases burden in Africa: a research agenda for spatio-temporal analyses of subregional characteristics
Authors: Ingwe Richard
Published: April 2024

The investigation of socio-economic, political and environmental aspects of urbanization in Africa is gaining research attention. Most recently, information on the patterns in urbanization, population growth, slumisation, among other aspects of urban Africa within the past quarter of a century or thereabout were reported. While this report elucidated on the relevant challenges, it was restricted to the regional patterns of the variables investigated. This report indicates that more information on the sub-regional aspects of these variables is required to elucidate on urban planning in the region and its sub-regions. Here, the ways forward in investigating these issues and variables underlying them are outlined. The theoretical, methodological, spatial and temporal aspects or requirements of the proposed research are discussed to provide a compass for future research.
Fish ponds as a factor of development in rural areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Nurković Rahman
Published: April 2024

This paper explains the impact of fish farms on the development of rural areas in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Fishing in Bosnia and Herzegovina was recognized as an opportunity for industrial production, tourism and placing high quality healthy food on market as well as rural development and the possibility of creating new jobs. In terms of agroclimatic conditions, Bosnia and Herzegovina has a very favorable geographical, hydrological, climatic and ecological conditions for fish production, which is reflected in the availability of water resources of rivers, lakes and marine fish farms. In Bosnia and Herzegovina there are 41 registered fish farms of freshwater and saltwater fish and it is estimated that there are about twenty unregulated fish farms. With the available resources, the existance of tradition in production, decades of existance of lake fish ponds and dynamic development of production in cages classify fish farming as a significant branch of economy, which ensures it in the domestic market, but also on the markets of neighboring countries, the European Union.
Joguei, e agora? Reflexões acerca do potencial de contribuição dos Jogos Sérios no desenvolvimento de competências individuais nas organizações
Authors: OLIVEIRA DOS OUROS LETICIA , Lima Ruas Roberto , Drebes Pedron Cristiane
Published: April 2024

Uma das alternativas recentes para lidar com a complexidade do desenvolvimento profissional em ambientes organizacionais sujeitos a grandes mudanças e instabilidade tem sido a utilização de jogos sérios. Apesar do aumento na quantidade de estudos sobre o tema, destaca-se uma lacuna: a escassez de pesquisas que analisam os resultados efetivos no desenvolvimento de competências entre os participantes desses jogos. Diante disso, este estudo tem como objetivo analisar a repercussão da aplicação de jogos sérios em processos de treinamento e desenvolvimento profissional. Para atingir esse objetivo, foi realizado um estudo de casos múltiplos, por meio de pesquisa exploratória envolvendo três casos de ações de capacitação com foco no desenvolvimento de competências através do uso de jogos. Os dados foram coletados através de entrevistas semi-estruturadas, pesquisa no site da empresa, análise de vídeos, materiais promocionais e matérias divulgadas na imprensa. Os resultados da pesquisa apontam que, considerando as especificidades dos casos analisados, os jogos sérios podem mobilizar determinados tipos de comportamentos e habilidades entre os participantes. No entanto, a análise dos dados também revela outras contribuições, como a necessidade de métricas qualitativas e quantitativas mais abrangentes para avaliar a efetividade do uso intensivo de jogos sérios no desenvolvimento de competências. Durante o exercício dos jogos sérios, foram observadas competências que não estavam previstas em seu planejamento inicial. Por fim, vale mencionar que a participação nos jogos pode resultar em um aumento da duração da jornada de trabalho dos colaboradores.
Wobec tradycji i wyzwań nowoczesności. Żydowskie artystki w Łodzi 1918–1930
Authors: Gadowska Irmina
Published: April 2024

Lata 20. XX wieku to okres dynamicznego rozwoju łódzkiego środowiska artystycznego, w którym istotną rolę odgrywały kobiety. Jako członkinie działających w mieście grup o różnych programach, poprzez uczestnictwo w wystawach a także, w kilku przypadkach, działalność edukacyjną, z zaangażowaniem współkształtowały krajobraz lokalnej kultury. Zauważalna obecność łodzianek na łódzkim rynku sztuki w szczególny sposób dotyczyła Żydówek, którym zaistnienie w tej sferze często otwierało drogę ku emancypacji i akulturacji. Na podstawie wzmianek prasowych i katalogów można zidentyfikować ponad dwadzieścia nazwisk twórczyń czynnie uprawiających działalność artystyczną. Większość z nich wywodziła się z zamożnych i średniozamożnych rodzin kupieckich, studiowała poza Łodzią – w Warszawie, Krakowie, Wilnie i zagranicą, tylko nieliczne kontynuowały karierę w kolejnej dekadzie. Artykuł stanowi próbę zarysowania problematyki obecności żydowskich artystek w łódzkim środowisku artystycznym. Na podstawie analiz źródeł i archiwaliów wskazuje nazwiska, analizuje środowisko, z którego się wywodziły, przywołuje wystawy, w których brały udział, stawia pytania o przyczyny, dla których ich dokonania pozostają dziś poza głównym nurtem dyskusji o polskiej sztuce dwudziestolecia międzywojennego.
Poetyka kulturowa a praktyka Joanny Bator
Authors: Siniarska-Tuszyńska Angelika
Published: April 2024

Książka poświęcona jest kulturowym praktykom Joanny Bator — kulturoznawczyni, badaczki zajmującej się pisarstwem artystycznym. Jej teksty, wpisujące się w nurt literatury zaangażowanej, zostały poddane procedurom analitycznym z obszaru poetyki kulturowej. Poetyka kulturowa, zwana też nowym historycyzmem, została zainicjowana przez Stephena Greenblatta w latach 80. XX wieku i do dziś stanowi wiodącą metodę odczytywania dzieł kultury, z uwzględnieniem tła historycznego. Jako wiązka interdyscyplinarnych dyskursów daje badaczom nieskończone możliwości interpretacyjne w dziedzinach sztuki czy nauki. Artyści z kolei czerpią z Greenblattowskiej koncepcji, kreując utwory. W tekstach Bator poetyka kulturowa pełni funkcję budulca wypowiedzi, stając się konsekwentnie powtarzaną praktyką. Konfrontacja teorii z praktycznymi sposobami ujmowania problemów przez artystkę rzuca nowe światło na współistnienie i przenikanie się terminów: poetyka i praktyka. Ponadto pozwala przyjrzeć się współczesnym trendom pisarskim. Poetyka a praktyka Joanny Bator zawiera uzupełnienie problematyki badań w obrębie studiów kulturowych, jak również rozszerza zagadnienie creative writing. Jest to pierwsza monografia poświęcona całościowo twórczości Joanny Bator, podejmująca kulturoznawcze tropy, takie jak: feminizm, Inny i Obcy, mikronarracje, miejsce i nie-miejsce, konflikty pokoleniowe oraz społeczne, traumy transgeneratywne, determinizm kulturowy, relacje z rodzicami, psychoanaliza, somatopoetyka, język konstruujący rzeczywistość, podróż jako terapia, konstruowanie tożsamości, pisanie – sposób na przetrwanie, terapeutyczna rola smutku, antropologia, autoetnografia, postmodernizm, rana, blizna, brak, utrata, konsumpcjonizm, trendy lifestylowe (wegetarianizm, minimalizm, wabi-sabi).
Un jardín y algunas selvas
Authors: La Rosa Saba Nancy
Published: April 2024

Un jardín y algunas selvas se presentó el 19 de noviembre de 2022 a modo de performance leída en el centro de arte contemporáneo Wiels, en Bruselas. Este ensayo visual es una traducción, tanto de idioma como de medio, y es parte del proceso de indagación de la artista. Las siguientes páginas enuncian una serie de preguntas y se generan paralelos entre lo que se entiende por jardines y selvas.
Diseño de un índice de salud estructural de puentes para priorización de intervenciones técnicas en Costa Rica
Authors: Ortiz-Quesada Giannina , Garita-Rodríguez César , Navarro-Mora Angel , Paez-González Gerardo , Alfaro-Acuña Alejandro
Published: April 2024

Actualmente, Costa Rica no cuenta con una metodología rigurosa que considere las variables requeridas para calificar la condición de la salud estructural de un puente o estructura de paso. Algunas instituciones utilizan criterios diversos para asignar una calificación a la evaluación de una estructura y esto genera que se obtengan resultados diferentes al priorizar intervenciones.  La priorización de los proyectos de infraestructura vial es clave para invertir los recursos de la forma más eficiente posible. En este contexto, este artículo presenta una propuesta que busca estandarizar un índice de la condición de la salud estructural de un puente, que permita priorizar y asignar recursos de forma objetiva.  Para este índice se utiliza la evaluación de la condición estructural de elementos críticos, así como matrices de riesgo relacionadas con amenazas sísmicas e hidrometeorológicas.  Como resultado, el diseño de este índice involucra el análisis de una gran cantidad de variables mediante criterios técnicos y estadísticos.
A decolonialidade no pensamento freiriano
Authors: Tomelin Nilton Bruno , Rausch Rita Buzzi , Muller Antônio José
Published: April 2024

Este texto trata do conceito de Círculo de Cultura, trazido por Freire, como espaço crítico, criativo à uma educação libertadora e protagonista da relação entre a decolonialidade. Realizou-se uma pesquisa teórica para conhecer parte do pensamento freiriano e alguns elementos da decolonialidade. Freire (2000a, 2000b, 1999, 1996a, 1996b, 1985a, 1985b, 1970),  Dussel (1993), Mignolo (2017), Quijano (2000) e Walsh (2012, 2005) permitem uma proximidade maior com a temática proposta. O objetivo do estudo é compreender as possíveis relações entre o pensamento de Freire e a decolonialidade na formação crítica, criativa e libertadora de educandas e educandos por meio do Círculo de Cultura. O estudo aponta para o protagonismo do Círculo de Cultura na relação entre a decolonialidade e o pensamento de Freire pautado na pedagogia dialógica, na prática reflexiva e de libertação. Por eles é possível mobilizar um processo insurgente para uma educação outra pautada na promoção da criticidade, criatividade e liberdade.
Si(111) islands on β-phase Si(111)√3 × √3R30°-Bi
Authors: De Padova Paola , Jałochowski Mieczysław , Generosi Amanda , Ottaviani Carlo , Quaresima Claudio , Paci Barbara , Olivieri Bruno , Krawiec Mariusz
Published: April 2024

β-phase √3 × √3R30°-bismuth (Bi) on silicon (Si)(111)7 × 7 surface has been exploited as a template for growing Si films. Two-dimensional Si islands with √3 × √3 reconstruction, parallel to that of Si(111)√3 × √3R30°-Bi, have been resolved by means of scanning tunneling microscopy, grazing-incidence X-ray diffraction (XRD) and low electron energy diffraction. Auger electron spectroscopy and scanning tunneling spectroscopy gave interesting electronic features on two-dimensional Si islands, with the evidence of a reduced band gap to ~0.55 eV, related to the presence of the underneath Bi layer, and atomic structural properties typical of Si(111). These experimental findings fully confirm the recently reported calculation based on the first-principles density functional theory, on the prediction of Si(111) growth on top of β-phase √3 × √3R30°-Bi/Si(111)7 × 7 reconstruction, shedding new light on silicon structures.
Atmospheric particulate matter deposition in herbaceous species on a university campus in Colombia
Authors:   Universidad EAFIT, Colombia, Vásquez-Bedoya Manuela , Arboleda-Restrepo Luisa María ,   Universidad EAFIT, Colombia, Posada-Bermúdez Angélica ,   Universidad EAFIT, Giraldo L. Alejandro ,   Universidad EAFIT, Colombia, Mejía-Calderón Valentina ,   Universidad EAFIT, Colombia, Ramírez-Villa Andrea ,   Universidad EAFIT, Colombia, Jiménez-Londoño David ,   Universidad EAFIT, Colombia, Quintero-Vallejo Estela ,   Universidad CES, Colombia
Published: April 2024

Atmospheric particulate matter (PM) is one of the most harmful atmospheric pollutants with implications for human health. Plants have been used as an alternative for the removal of atmospheric PM in urban environments. The removal of PM depends on different plant morphological traits, including trichomes and epicuticles evaluated on trees. However, leaf traits for herbaceous plants commonly used in urban gardens have not been fully explored. This study used filtering to quantify the PM deposition and to describe leaf morphological traits throughout optical devices on 20 leaves from six herbaceous species –Calathea rufibarba, Calathea zebrina, Heliconia psittacorum, Heliconia rostrata, Philodendron sp. and Dieffenbachia sp. Our results suggest that structures such as trichomes –C. rufibarba– and epicuticle –H. psittacorum– play a role in PM deposition. On the other hand, large leaf size did not influence the deposition of PM per leaf unit area. Therefore, for improving city air quality, our study suggests selecting species with epidermal traits independent of leaf area. This is the first study focusing on ornamental herbaceous species ability for PM deposition in urban environments in Medellín, Colombia.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Transformasional terhadap Kepuasan Kerja dengan Pemberdayaan Psikologis sebagai Variabel Mediasi pada Guru SMK Swasta di Kota Bekasi
Authors: Muktia Reftina , Parimita Widya , Dalimunthe Sholatia
Published: April 2024

ABSTRACT

A school is a formal institution established by the government to serve as a platform for the perpetuation of the educational system. This research aims to investigate the impact of transformational leadership on job satisfaction among Private Vocational School Teachers in Bekasi City, with psychological empowerment as a mediator. The study employed a descriptive survey methodology, utilizing a sample of 104 participants selected from a population of 189 individuals. The investigator opted to employ a path analysis framework to evaluate the conjecture. Based on the result, it can be inferred that the variables of transformational leadership exert an impact on job satisfaction, whereby psychological empowerment serves as a mediating variable that operates indirectly.

Keywords: transformational leadership, psychological empowerment, job satisfaction.

 

ABSTRAK

Sekolah adalah lembaga formal yang didirikan oleh pemerintah sebagai wadah untuk melanggengkan sistem pendidikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kepemimpinan transformasional terhadap kepuasan kerja pada Guru SMK Swasta di Kota Bekasi, dengan pemberdayaan psikologis sebagai mediatornya. Studi ini menggunakan metodologi survei deskriptif, menggunakan sampel 104 peserta yang dipilih dari populasi 189 orang. Penyidik ​​memilih untuk menggunakan kerangka kerja analisis jalur untuk mengevaluasi dugaan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa variabel kepemimpinan transformasional berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan kerja, dimana pemberdayaan psikologis berfungsi sebagai variabel mediasi yang bekerja secara tidak langsung.

Kata Kunci: kepemimpinan transformasional, pemberdayaan psikologis, dan kepuasan kerja.