bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pemodelan 3D Jembatan Lengkung, Studi Kasus Jembatan Bukit Sulap, Menggunakan Software Autodesk Revit
Authors: Kharimah Muhammad Ihsanul , Hidayat Benny
Published: February 2024

Infrastructure is an essential sector in a country, and infrastructure development reflects the country's progress. Infrastructure development is a priority, but the implementation of infrastructure projects needs to pay attention to time, costs and quality. Building Information Modeling (BIM) has the potential to minimize errors and increase efficiency. BIM is a method that was originally applied to the AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) industry. BIM technology makes it possible to create 3D building models that contain information, analysis of work volume calculations, scheduling, and cost calculations. There is several software that applies BIM technology such as Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Advanced Steel, Tekla Structures and Navisworks. BIM technology has been widely applied in construction projects in Indonesia, be it buildings, roads or bridges. In this research, modelling of a steel truss bridge with an arch type was carried out using Autodesk Revit software. This research was conducted to determine the capabilities and limitations of Autodesk Revit software in modelling arch-type steel frame bridge structures. The modelling in this research uses DED (Detailed Engineering Design) image sources for the Bukit Sulap Bridge project, which were obtained from the PUPR Department of Lubuklinggau City. The modelling carried out is in the form of steel frames, bracing, girder beams and bridge connections.
Pilot testing of mobile app-based blended learning on selected skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among nursing students
Authors: JOSHI POONAM , DAS SMITA , MAWAR SHASHI , GOPICHANDRAN LAKSHMANAN , GARG RAKESH , RAMACHANDRAN RASHMI , ROY AMBUJ
Published: February 2024

Background

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a skill-oriented training programme required to be practised and updated periodically by every healthcare provider.

Methods

In an open-label randomized controlled trial, 81 fourth-year BSc Nursing students were randomized to experimental (n=41) and control (n=40) groups using a computer-generated table. The learning resource material was shared through a mobile-app with the experimental group (EG) and the control group (CG) received the internet link for retrieving the learning resource material, 4 days before a 1-day training programme. Baseline knowledge and skills assessment of the students was done before the commencement of the training programme, using a pre-validated self-developed questionnaire based on standardized CPR guidelines of professional bodies. Post-intervention assessment of knowledge, skills, confidence and satisfaction of the students with the training methodology was done at the end of the training programme. The confidence and satisfaction of the students with the training methodology were assessed using a standardized confidence scale and a self-developed satisfaction scale, respectively.

Results

The baseline knowledge and skills scores of the students were comparable (EG v. CG, knowledge: 16.04 [2.35] v. 15.52 [2.69], p=0.34; skill: 13.41 [5.28] v. 15.02 [4.66], p=0.16). A comparable improvement was seen in post-intervention knowledge and skills scores between the groups (EG v. CG, knowledge 17.78 [1.49] v. 17.70 [1.51], p=0.82; skill 29.85 [2.44] v. 30.08 [2.79], p=0.60). The post-intervention confidence in performing the skills (20.22 [2.76] v. 19.41 [3.63], p=0.331) and satisfaction with the method of dissemination of educational resource material (29.85 [2.4] v. 30.08 [2.79], p=0.73) were also comparable in both the groups.

Conclusion

Both mobile app-based and internet link-based learning resource material along with hands-on sessions were effective in bringing comparable improvement in knowledge, skills, self-confidence and satisfaction of students in performing the selected skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Fifty years of research on South American drylands: Mapping the scientific contributions of the Argentine Institute for Dryland Research
Authors: Tabeni Solana , Miguel M. Florencia , Vázquez Diego P. , Bobadilla S. Yasmin , Tarquino-Carbonell Andrea P. , Egea Vanina , Ojeda Agustina A.
Published: February 2024

Dryland ecosystems are among the most widespread biomes on Earth and sustain nearly 40% of the global human population. Knowledge on drylands throughout the world has come from diverse disciplinary fields including natural and social sciences. The use of quantitative tools, such as science mapping or bibliometric analysis, may help to explore the structure of knowledge and to identify emerging issues. Here, we analyzed the dynamics of scientific production on dryland ecosystems throughout fifty years since the creation of the Argentine Institute for Dryland Research (IADIZA). We focused on IADIZA as a case study because it is one of the oldest dryland research institutions in South America whose contributions may exemplify research trajectories in drylands. We conducted a systematic search in Scopus for the 1972-2022 period, complemented with the institute’s records, which resulted in 1828 publications. We identified 48 research themes studied at IADIZA. The diversity of themes has increased through time, moving from the early descriptive studies of species and communities to the current focus on pa�erns and processes. From 2000 to the present, we detected a remarkable incorporation of new concepts, indicating that the conservation and management of natural resources, the systematics and taxonomy of species and ecological interactions constitute the central research themes, along with emerging themes such as genetics, evolution and urban ecology. In conclusion, our synthesis offers a clear description of the dynamics of research themes in the study of drylands and indicates a growing international interest in IADIZA’s contributions to dryland functioning.
The use of antisense molecules for splicing modulation as a treatment for genetic disorders
Authors: Галушкин А.С. , Некрасов А.Ю.
Published: February 2024

Сплайсинг – сложно регулируемый этап экспрессии генов, в котором задействованы множественные цис-элементы, представленные консенсусными последовательностями пре-мРНК, а также транс-элементы – белки и рибонуклеопротеиновые комплексы. Описано множество патогенных генетических вариантов, являющихся причиной нарушения сплайсинга, и ряд исследований направлен на создание эффективных способов их коррекции. Последние работы, посвященные пониманию регуляции сплайсинга, позволили разработать несколько инструментов его коррекции для терапии наследственных заболеваний. В данном обзоре описан опыт применения конструкций на основе антисмысловых молекул in vitro и in vivo, учитывающих особенности механизма нарушения сплайсинга и задействованные элементы его регуляции, рассматриваются преимущества и недостатки применения с целью коррекции сплайсинга антисмысловых олигонуклеотидов, модифицированных малых ядерных рибонуклеопротеинов, системы модификации пре-мРНК на основе механизма транс-сплайсинга, а также способы их доставки в клетки с использованием вирусных векторов.

Splicing is a complex stage of gene expression regulated by many cis-elements represented by the specific pre-mRNA sequence motifs and trans-elements that are proteins and ribonucleoprotein complexes. Splicing disruption often leads to genetic disorders. A lot of pathogenic variants causing aberrant splicing are described in databases for human mutations, demonstrating a need for the development of the effective and safe splicing modulation tools and its application. Recent studies of the fundamental splicing regulation processes allow researchers to develop few tools for splicing modulation in order to be used as a therapeutic. In this review we describe the experience in antisense molecules application in vitro and in vivo according to the pathogenesis of the splicing disruption and affected components of its regulation; advantages and disadvantages of antisense oligonucleotides, modified small nuclear RNAs, spliceosome-mediated mRNA trans-splicing technology as a tools of therapy and tools for its delivery to the cells are also discussed.
Overseeding of eastern goat’s rue (Galega orientalis Lam.) into grassland ecosystems
Authors: Лазарев Н.Н. , Зубков Ф.В. , Бойцова А.Ю. , Куренкова Е.М. , Кухаренкова О.В.
Published: February 2024

Исследования по оценке продуктивного долголетия козлятника восточного и эффективности его использования при подсеве в травостои залежей проведены в 2005–2023 годах в Московском регионе. При создании сеяных травостоев на дерново-подзолистой среднеокультуренной почве путём повторного посева козлятника при различных способах основной обработки почвы (отвальной вспашке, дисковании и фрезеровании) установлено, что на 16-й год жизни козлятник занимал в ботаническом составе агрофитоценозов 77,2–87,3% и формировал урожай на уровне 5 т/га сухого вещества. В контрольном варианте (без перезалужения) на 28-й год жизни значительное участие в травостое принимали дикорастущие травы — 30,4–39,7%. При подсеве козлятника в дернину вейниковой залежи на бедной почве отмечалось очень медленное развитие козлятника. На фоне внесения разовой дозы фосфорно-калийных удобрений (Р60К120) доля козлятника на 3-й год после подсева составила 22–35%, и на 4-й год она возросла до 57–78%. Урожайность при этом увеличилась в 1,8–2,1 раза по сравнению с неулучшенными травостоями. При улучшении травостоев залежи на почве со средним уровнем обеспеченности подвижными формами фосфора и калия на 7-й год козлятник занимал в урожае 78–88% и обеспечивал получение 4,35–4,75 т/га сухого вещества, что в 3,4–4,0 раза больше, чем в вариантах без подсева. Весенний и летний сроки проведения подсева в условиях благоприятного атмосферного увлажнения существенно не различались по эффективности.

This article deals with the investigation conducted in 2005–2023 in the Moscow region to test the productive life span and efficiency of eastern goat’s rue overseeded into old grassland ecosystems. The reseeding of eastern goat’s rue was carried out on sod-podzolic sufficiently cultivated soil under various practices of primary tillage (moldboard plowing, disking and rototilling). In the 16th year the proportion of eastern goat’s rue amounted to 77.2–87.3% under the productivity of 5 t ha-1 of dry matter (DM). In the 28th year the propotion of wild grasses reached 30.4–39.7% in the variant without additional plant introduction (a control). Overseeding eastern goat’s rue into reed grass in poor soil led to its rather slow development. One-time application of Р60К120 resulted in the proportion of eastern goat’s rue of 22–35% in the 3rdyear but 57–78% — in the 4th year. Productivity increased by 1.8–2.1 times. In the 7th year the proportion of eastern goat’s rue reached 78–88% and DM yield — 4.35–4.75 t ha-1 when reseeding into soil with average concentration of soluble phosphorus and potassium exceeding the control variants by 3.4–4.0 times. Seeding both in spring and summer showed similar effectiveness under favorable humidity.
Gelatin films containing plant extracts
Authors:   Vyatka State University, Shirokova E. S. , Tovstik E. V. ,   Vyatka State University, Fokina A. I. ,   Vyatka State University
Published: February 2024

Polymer films based on traditional synthetic polymers are widely used throughout the world. However, the impossibility of biodegradation of synthetic polymers in the environment and, as a result, the accumulation of polymeric waste stimulates using biodegradable bio-based polymers instead of traditional ones. One of them is gelatin. Gelatin is biodegradable, it has good mechanical and barrier properties, high film forming ability and widely distributed. Presented research includes results of a investigation of gelatin films based on aqueous extracts from the leaves of sea buckthorn leaves, plantain leaves, pine needles (film based on distilled water used as a control). The qualitative and quantitative composition of polyphenolic compounds (the sum of polyphenols, flavonoids and tannins) that make up the extracts was determined using physico-chemical methods of analysis. The antioxidant activity of plant extracts has been established. The highest amount of antioxidants (64 mg/100 сm 3 ) was found in extracts from sea buckthorn leaves. Using plant extracts in the composition of gelatin films did not cause significant changes in their thermal stability; it was confirmed by thermogravimetric analysis. Significant changes in properties compared to the control were noted for samples containing sea buckthorn leaf extract. Thus, the value of the stress at break was 11.6 MPa, and the elongation at break was 100% (11.4 MPa and 65% for control, respectively). For all the studied samples, there was a lower water absorption (200–223% after 60 minutes) compared to the control (254% after 60 minutes) and vapor permeability values comparable to the control. Such combination of film properties, with a high content of antioxidants in plant extracts, allows us to consider these materials as promising for the creation of biodegradable packaging films with antibacterial activity.
Inflammation in maternal obesity – pathological mechanisms and impact on pregnancy outcomes and offspring health
Authors: Păvăleanu Ioana , Socolov Răzvan , Covali Roxana , Pricope-Veselin Adina
Published: February 2024

The escalating prevalence of obesity among women of childbearing age has resulted in a significant proportion of pregnancies occurring in individuals with elevated Body Mass Index (BMI). Maternal obesity has emerged as a critical concern due to its extensive negative health repercussions and its association with a spectrum of pregnancy complications, encompassing miscarriage, preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, among others. Infants born to obese mothers face heightened risks of adverse outcomes, including obesity, diabetes and neurodevelopmental disorders. These health issues are underpinned by several intricate pathological mechanisms, chief among them being chronic low-grade inflammation, metabolic dysfunction and disturbances in adipokine levels. Maternal obesity has substantial implications for both short-term and long-term pregnancy outcomes, affecting the health of both the mother and the offspring. The precise mechanisms linking maternal obesity to these long-term health impacts are multifaceted and not yet fully elucidated. However, they involve the mediation of inflammatory factors and disruptions in the development of fetal tissues. It is imperative to devise strategies that can mitigate the repercussions of maternal obesity on pregnancy and offspring health. These strategies warrant additional research and intervention endeavors. Moreover, they underscore the importance of proactive measures implemented before conception to enhance the well-being and quality of life of both mothers and their offspring. Ultimately, addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by maternal obesity is a critical imperative in the realm of maternal and child health.
Improved protocols for the synthesis of Precursors of Thiazol-2-ylidene N-Heterocyclic Carbenes
Authors: Delfau Ludivine , Pecaut Jacques , Tomás-Mendivil Eder , Martin David
Published: February 2024

We report improved protocols for the synthesis of thiazolium precatalysts from primary amines, carbon disulfide and alpha-halogenoketones. For N-alkyl substituted derivatives, yields for the corresponding thiazolethiones can be dramatically improved when isolating the intermediate dithiocarbamates. In most cases, meta-chloroperbenzoic acid can replace advantageously H202 in acetic acid for the oxidation of thiazolethiones into thiazoliums. This approach was applied to the synthesis of a thiazolium featuring a 2-adamantyl N-substituent, the corresponding persistent carbene and its dimer.
Synthesis and Biological Characterization of a 17β Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 10 (17β-HSD10) Inhibitor
Authors: Dow Louise , Pathirage Rasangi , Amani Edrees , Ronning Donald , Trippier Paul
Published: February 2024

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is estimated to affect over 55 million people across the world. Small molecule treatment options are limited to symptom management with no impact on disease progression. The need for new protein targets and small molecule hit compounds is unmet and urgent. Hydroxysteroid 17-beta dehydrogenase 10 (17β-HSD10) is a mitochondrial enzyme know to bind amyloid beta, a hallmark of AD, and potentiate its toxicity to neurons. Identification of small molecules capable of interacting with 17β-HSD10 may drive drug discovery efforts for AD. The screening compound BCC0100281 (1), was previously identified as an inhibitor of 17β-HSD10. Herein we report the first synthetic access to the hit compound following a convergent pathway starting from simple heterocycle building blocks. The compound was found to be toxic to ‘neuron-like’ cells. However, assay of synthetic intermediates identified novel scaffolds with effect to rescue amyloid beta-induced cytotoxicity, showcasing the power of organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry to optimize hit compounds to identify potential leads.
Diastereoselective β-Hydroxy Vinylsulfone Isomerizations
Authors: O'Neil Gregory , Clark Trevor , Carnahan D. Michael , Crockett Henry , Wallace Calvin , Jones Adam
Published: February 2024

Vinylic phenylsulfones containing a β-hydroxyl stereocenter undergo a diastereoselective isomerization to the corresponding allylic isomer upon treatment with 1,8-diazabicyclo(5.4.0)undec-7-ene (DBU). Diastereoselectivity of this reaction increases with increasing size of the group attached to the carbinol carbon (up to >20:1 d.r. with a tert-butyl). Isolated yields of the isomerized allylic 1,2-hydroxy phenylsulfone products were comparable among the different vinylsulfones tested (59-66%). The major competing pathway was a C-C bond cleavage process, proposed to occur after the initial isomerization event. The sense of diastereoselection was consistent among all substrates investigated, in favor of the erythro-isomer based on NMR analysis.
Structural and Optical Modulations in Covalent Organic Frameworks via Pressure-treated Engineering
Authors: Fang Jing , Yu Xihan , Liu Yaozu , Yusran Yusran , Wang Yujie , Valtchev Valentin , Qiu Shilun , Zou Bo , Fang Qianrong
Published: February 2024

Piezochromic materials, exhibiting outstanding pressure-responsive performance including pressure-induced emission en-hancement (PIEE), blue-shifted emission, white-light emitting and so on, are crucial in various fields such as in advanced sensing and smart photonics. Covalent organic frameworks (COFs), an emerging class of crystalline porous materials (CPMs), possess dynamic structures and adjustable photophysical properties, making them promising candidates for the development of piezochromic materials. Nevertheless, this area remains relatively understudied. In this study, a successful synthesis of a series of bicarbazole-based COFs with varying topologies, dimensions, and linkages was conducted, followed by an investigation of their structural and optical properties under hydrostatic pressure generated by a diamond anvil cell. Consequently, these COFs exhibited distinct piezochromic behaviors, particularly an astonishing PIEE phenomenon with a 16-fold increase in fluorescence intensity from three-dimensional COFs, surpassing the performance of CPMs and nearly all known organic small molecules with PIEE behavior. In contrast, two-dimensional COFs, with rigid and conjugated structures, typically showed red-shifted and reduced emission, while the flexible variants exhibited rare blue-shifted emission. Mecha-nism research further revealed that these different piezochromic behaviors were primarily determined by interlayer distance and interaction. This study represents the first systematic exploration of the structures and optical properties of COFs through pressure-treated engineering and provides a new perspective on the design of piezochromic materials.
A Beginner’s Guide to Simulation of Electroanalytical Experiments using COMSOL Multiphysics®
Authors: Zhang Baosen , Boika Aliaksei
Published: February 2024

Electroanalytical methods are fundamental in exploring the kinetics and mechanisms of electrochemical reactions, with widespread applications across the pharmaceutical, corrosion and metal industries, as well as in environmental laboratories. For analytical chemistry students, proficiency in both electroanalytical experiments and simulations is crucial. Simulations allow for the comparison with empirical data, thereby informing experimental design and elucidating reaction mechanisms. This guide caters to analytical chemistry students eager to master electroanalytical simulation using COMSOL Multiphysics. We show how relevant electrochemical equations and principles are implemented in COMSOL. In particular, we cover the simulation of steady-state current, cyclic voltammetry, and differential pulse voltammetry by utilizing the Transport of Diluted Species physics module of COMSOL.
Making Sense of the Uyghur Genocide Through Religious Theodicy
Authors: Mahmut Dilmurat , Udun Abdulmuqtedir , Remz Sean , Palmer Susan J.
Published: February 2024

This study aims to explore how some Uyghurs in Canada and Türkiye[1] interpret the ongoing Uyghur Genocide through a religious lens, as a form of theodicy, an explanation for evil and suffering.[2] The article is based on data collected from three different sources. The first source is a diary which recorded discussions of individual Uyghurs participating in an online class on the Qur’an taking place in 2021. The second source comes from interviews with two prominent Uyghur Imams who reside in Canada and Türkiye, and the third is an interview with a young Uyghur political activist residing in Canada. From their narratives, we have identified four distinct yet interrelated perspectives, which we have categorized into four categories: gnostic, mythic, apocalyptic, and mystery. Most of the Uyghur voices in our study understand and present the ongoing genocide in East Turkestan[3] as a divine test. Despite understanding the ongoing genocide as a test by Allah, the aspect of divine punishment appears to be downplayed, and instead what is emphasized is the goodness of Allah who seeks to teach His servants lessons so that they may achieve greater virtues in both this life and the afterlife. Our analysis has led us to the conclusion that Uyghur Islam seems to offer its adherents a sense of optimism and, for Uyghurs living in the diaspora, a means to move forward. This is in stark contrast to other forms of Islamic theodicy which focus more on the aspect of suffering.

 

[1]. This spelling follows the Turkish government’s 2022 request for Turkey to be referred to as Türkiye – its spelling and pronunciation in Turkish. See “UN Agrees to Change Turkey’s Official Name to ‘Türkiye,’” Al Jazeera, June 2, 2022, https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/6/2/un-registers-turkiye-as-new-country-name-for-turkey.

[2]. John Hick, Evil and the God of Love (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007) and Mark S. Scott, “Theodicy at the Margins: New Trajectories for the Problem of Evil.” Theology Today 68, no.2 (2011): 113–204, https://doi.org/10.1177/0040573611405878.

[3]. In this article we will use “East Turkestan” or “the Uyghur Homeland” to refer to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. The Chinese term “Xinjiang” means “New Frontier,” “New Borderland,” or “New Territory,” a designation which was given to the region by the Qing dynasty in 1884, so it is politically fraught for Uyghurs because it justifies the displacement of its occupants by Chinese settlers. As the present study focuses on the Uyghur perspective, the preferred Uyghur terms for the region, given above, will be used.
SeisMIC - an Open Source Python Toolset to Compute Velocity Changes from Ambient Seismic Noise
Authors: Makus Peter , Sens-Schönfelder Christoph
Published: February 2024

We present SeisMIC, a fast, versatile, and adaptable open-source software to estimate seismic velocity changes from ambient seismic noise. SeisMIC includes a broad set of tools and functions to facilitate end-to-end processing of ambient noise data, from data retrieval and raw data analysis via spectrogram computation, over waveform coherence analysis, to post-processing of the final velocity change estimates. A particular highlight of the software is its ability to invert velocity change time series onto a spatial grid, making it possible to create maps of velocity changes. To tackle the challenge of processing large continuous datasets, SeisMIC can exploit multithreading at high efficiency with an about five-time improvement in compute time compared to MSNoise, probably the most widespread ambient noise software. In this manuscript, we provide a short tutorial and tips for users on how to employ SeisMIC most effectively. Extensive and up-to-date documentation is available online. Its broad functionality combined with easy adaptability and high efficiency make SeisMIC a well-suited tool for studies across all scales.
Selected properties of single-sided resistance spot welded joints on 18650 battery tab
Authors: Bieliszczuk Krzysztof , Zyskowska Magdalena
Published: February 2024

The aim of this study was to characterize selected properties of joints made by single-sided serial resistance spot welding of 0.15 mm thickness Hilumin connectors to the negative terminal of LGDBHG21865 lithium-ion cylindrical battery cell. Welding process was performed using production parameters to properly represent actual manufacturing conditions. Mechanical properties of the joints were examined by means of tensile stress test and microhardness measurements while additional studies include metallographic analysis of the joint cross sections by means of optical and scanning microscopy. Energy dispersive spectroscopy was performed in order to determine surface distribution of elements within the weld nugget. Studies confirmed suitable microstructure of welded joints, repeatability of the welding process and proper selection of the welding parameters.
WiFireBot: Smart ESP32 based surveillance car with temperature and fire detectio
Authors: Sahil Rizvi , Deepak Koge , Kashi Prajapati , Shivani Rajput , Pradeep Singh Yadav
Published: February 2024

Fire incidents can have severe consequences, including loss of life, property damage, and disability. Industries like nuclear power plants, refineries, and chemical factories are susceptible to major fires. To address this, a fire control robot has been developed, reducing the need for human intervention. Fire accidents are common in daily life, posing challenges for firefighters. In such cases, firefighting robots play a vital role. Simultaneously, surveillance robots have become pivotal in security, industrial monitoring, and home automation. A low-cost, efficient surveillance robot using ESP32-CAM has been created for indoor and outdoor use. These robots offer remote monitoring through the ESP32 CAM module, providing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for remote control and data collection. They integrate seamlessly, capturing high-quality imagery and videos, which are wirelessly transmitted for analysis. The ESP32 CAM module offers several advantages, including high-quality data capture, remote control, and wireless data transmission, making it suitable for various applications such as security and monitoring. Combining fire control with surveillance capabilities ensures safety and provides valuable insights. This paper presents a combined design for a fire detection and suppression robot with surveillance capabilities. The robot uses flame and temperature sensors to detect fires and employs various methods to extinguish them. It also features an ESP-32 camera for real-time fire monitoring and can be controlled remotely via a smartphone or tablet.
Discussion on Cultural Integration and Educational Services for International Students from the Perspective of Situational Communication
Authors: Mo Kedi , Li Yaoxiong
Published: February 2024

From the perspective of situational communication, this paper aims to explore how to promote cultural integration and provide better educational services for international students in China. This paper first analyzes the basic assumptions and key factors of situational communication based on international students in China. Secondly, the relationship between situational communication and cultural integration and educational services for international students in China is discussed in depth. Additionally, the role of situational communication in educational services for international students in China, such as promoting cross-cultural communication, solving language barriers, and enhancing mutual understanding, is proposed. Lastly, from the perspective of situational communication, an optimization path of educational services and cultural integration for international students in China is proposed, including the provision of diversified educational resources, the enhancement of cross-cultural communication, and the establishment of an effective communication mechanism. This study expands the perspective of educational services for international students in China, provides a new theoretical framework and practical path, and offers a reference for promoting cultural integration and improving educational services for international students in China.
Development of a Suitable, Cultural, and Life-Oriented Kindergarten Curriculum
Authors: Sun Yuxuan
Published: February 2024

The technological revolution and the explosion of information have created a diverse world. More and more so-called advanced cultures are entering kindergartens, prompting us to think about how to correctly develop the existing local cultures in the cultural context, while simultaneously accepting and absorbing the appropriate parts of foreign cultures. It is also necessary to maintain a balance between diversity and localization to prevent kindergartens from becoming a “colony” of foreign cultures. The development of suitable, cultural, and life-oriented kindergarten curricula from different perspectives is the focus of such a balance. Only in this way can kindergartens truly fulfill their educational functions and provide a vibrant and colorful environment for children.
Exploration of the Inheritance and Innovation Carrier of National Culture in the Teaching Model of Art Design Major in Higher Vocational Colleges: Integrating Lijiang Baisha Murals into Higher Vocational Art Design Curriculum System
Authors: Wang Tingting
Published: February 2024

This study aims to further promote the inheritance and innovative development of intangible cultural heritage in Yunnan Province, promote the protection, inheritance, integration, and innovation of ethnic culture in Lijiang, strengthen the protection and inheritance of Baisha murals in Lijiang, and change the teaching of art design majors in vocational colleges in Yunnan. Given the lack of traditional Chinese culture and local ethnic culture, this article focuses on the teaching of art design majors in Yunnan vocational colleges. It explores the construction model of the cultural inheritance and innovation carrier of Lijiang Baisha murals to meet the spiritual and cultural needs of the local people, and efforts will be made to promote the high-quality development of the Baisha ethnic area in Lijiang.
Research on the Reform of the Process-Tracking Ideological and Political Assessment System in Applied Universities: Taking the Personal Finance Course as an Example
Authors: Chen Jing
Published: February 2024

Using the Xi’an Mingde Institute of Technology students as the teaching object and the Personal Finance course as an example, we explore the reform of the ideological and political assessment system of process-tracking courses in applied universities. The article analyzes the feasibility of applying the curriculum ideological and political assessment system in college courses and compares the traditional assessment system. It also proposes that applying curriculum ideological and political assessment to the college curriculum assessment system will help improve students’ understanding of the “value guidance” in curriculum ideological and political education and enhance the teaching effect.
“Three-Wide Education” Reform, Innovation, and Practice in Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology
Authors: Liu Mei , Xu Xiaoling
Published: February 2024

The comprehensive reform of “three-wide education” is important to achieve inheritance and innovation in ideological education in colleges and universities. The Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology aims to address the practical problems of a weak ideological education team, incomplete system and mechanism, and insufficient resource mobilization in “three-wide education.” It actively explores the “three-wide education” based on the university’s existing foundation and advantages. Comprehensive, innovative ideas for reform, practice, and promotion of unique practices and paths are necessary, to continuously deepen education reforms and strive to build a new “three-wide education” work pattern to help the country’s modern talent cultivation work.
The Impact of Street Interviews on Chinese EFL Undergraduates’ Intercultural Communicative Competence
Authors: Wang Chuyan
Published: February 2024

The study adopts Byram’s Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) model as the theoretical framework, and structured interviews were conducted to explore the impact of street interviews on the participants’ ICC. Analysis results revealed street interviews help students acquire knowledge in intercultural attitudes, intercultural knowledge, skills of discovery and interaction, and critical cultural awareness, aligning with the four components of Byram’s ICC model. Meanwhile, they have positive perceptions of street interviews. Therefore, street interviews have a positive effect on the development of participants’ ICC.
Research on Practical Teaching of Ideological and Political Courses in Colleges and Universities and Collaborative Education in the Second Classroom
Authors: Xiao Luhua , Liu Pingping , Li Zimeng
Published: February 2024

In today’s society, the need for talent training is of utmost importance due to rapid development. To achieve high-quality talent training, we need to focus on building a collaborative education mechanism. Practical teaching and the second classroom, which serve as important carriers of educational talents, must align their educational goals and complement each other. This article explores the collaborative education mechanism of the second classroom and practical teaching for the ideological and political courses in colleges and universities. It proposes reasonable construction measures to provide some guidelines for teaching work.
Nomenclature of Spyridium parvifolium and S. obcordatum (Rhamnaceae: Pomaderreae) from southeastern Australia and Tasmania
Authors: Kellermann J , Clowes C
Published: February 2024

The nomenclature and typifications of Spyridium parvifolium (Hook.) F.Muell. and S. obcordatum (Hook.f.) W.M.Curtis are reviewed. Spyridium parvifolium var. molle (Hook.f.) Benth., so far recognised as a separate taxon in Tasmania, is not accepted, following a recent molecular analysis of the species complex. Lectotypes are chosen for Cryptandra obcordata Hook.f. (basionym of Spyridium obcordatum) and its synonyms Trymalium serpyllaceum Reissek & F.Muell., as well as for Pomaderris parvifolia Hook. (basionym of S. parvifolium) and the synonyms Cryptandra mollis Hook.f., Trymalium eupatorioides Reissek & F.Muell., Trymalium hermannioides Reissek and Spyridium parvifolium var. hirsutissimum Benth.
Norman Laird (1915–1978): pioneering Tasmanian filmmaker, writer and naturalist
Authors: Richardson Benjamin
Published: February 2024

Norman Laird was a pioneering Tasmanian advocate for nature conservation through documentary filmmaking and writing in an era before environmental activism was well known, yet his achievements have since been overlooked. Through the camera and pen, Laird was a seminal influence on public discourse about Tasmanian nature in the mid-twentieth century, and, being in the vanguard of environmental thinking, he was at the forefront of the campaign to save Lake Pedder in the early 1970s. His story is particularly fascinating because Laird’s long career with the Tasmanian Government Film Unit potentially conflicted him in making government-sponsored cinema that celebrated hydro-dams, forestry and other environmentally impactful activities. How Laird navigated that tension and how the Film Unit itself evolved amidst the environmental activism of the 1970s provokes wider reflections on the role of environmental documentaries in mediating social change.
Update on fluorescent mammals and birds in Tasmania
Authors: Gershwin Lisa-ann
Published: February 2024

This paper builds on our existing knowledge of fluorescence in Tasmanian mammals and birds, with 25 new and updated observations comprising two species not previously reported to fluoresce, 12 species previously only reported from museum specimens, and updated information on 11 species, plus two colour-morphs not previously reported. In most cases, the coverage, intensity and colours of fluorescence differ dramatically between live or fresh road-killed animals and taxidermied museum specimens. It is reasonable to assume that almost all Tasmanian mammals and birds may exhibit some form of fluorescence, and that we are only yet scratching the surface of this most intriguing aspect of natural history.
FEMALE COMMERCIAL DRIVING AND ROAD SAFETY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   Department of Politics and International Relations, Lead City University, Ibadan, Akpabio Helen Emem
Published: February 2024

This study aims to examine female commercial drivers in Ibadan metropolis, their motivations and challenges with male counterparts and the general public. The study employed a cross-sectional design and a qualitative method of data collection. The purposive sampling technique was used to select study locations in Ibadan while the snowball sampling was used to select 20 female commercial drivers. An in-depth interview guide was used to gather data. Findings reveal that the primary motivation for engaging in commercial driving is Survival, family support and lack of employment. Despite the challenges encountered, female commercial drivers desire to continue because it is profitable. Results also demonstrate that their spouses (husbands)are not entirely contributing to the wellbeing of the family. The profession lacks legal framework for the safety and protection of women on the wheels when going about their duties. The study recommends that the state government should come up with a legal framework and policies for the safety of female commercial drivers.
Abordagem metodológica Team-based Learning: estratégia facilitadora para o ensino de Cosmologia
Authors: Araújo Ana Clara Souza , Júnior José Ademir Damasceno , Romeu Mairton Cavalcante
Published: February 2024

A Cosmologia é complexa, todavia, é possível estudá-la sem complicados conceitos técnicos, utilizando as metodologias ativas. Assim, pensou-se em uma aplicação da Cosmologia numa turma de Ensino Médio Integrado do Instituto Federal do Ceará por meio da metodologia ativa Team-Based Learning (TBL), a partir dos conteúdos de Cosmologia presentes na coleção de livros didáticos utilizada. O objetivo deste artigo é evidenciar se a TBL favorece um melhor aprendizado de Cosmologia, considerando a importância da abordagem dos conceitos dessa ciência em coleções de livros didáticos. Os resultados revelam que, para o ensino de Cosmologia, é necessário o uso de metodologias ativas, e não apenas utilizar estratégias como a aula expositiva presente no Livro Didático. Defende-se, portanto, a exploração do Ensino de Cosmologia nas aulas de ciências, uma vez que a Cosmologia enriquece e aguça a mente dos alunos.
Prótesis Parcial Removible como alternativa protésica en pacientes sometidos a cirugía maxilar resectiva
Authors: SACOTO CONTRERAS JOHANNA MARICELA , Solórzano Cuenca Allison , Vásquez Cueva Denilson , Vergara Sarmiento Paúl
Published: February 2024

OBJETIVO: Establecer los beneficios de una prótesis parcial removible en pacientes sometidos a cirugía maxilar resectiva. MÉTODOS: Se realizó una búsqueda dentro de las bases científicas: Scielo, Pubmed, Google Académico, Contemporary Clinical Dentristy, Journal section: Oral Surgery, usando artículos publicados en los último 5 años, se incluyeron artículos en idioma inglés y español con un total de 49 artículos de los cuales 30 fueron seleccionados de acuerdo a los criterios de inclusión y exclusión para la presente investigación. RESULTADOS: De los 30 artículos analizados 26 corresponden a casos clínicos y 4 artículos científicos. CONCLUSIÓNES: La rehabilitación oral con prótesis parcial removible para la reconstrucción de defectos maxilares en pacientes sometidos a cirugías resectivas, permite una función mejorada y una calidad de vida superior en pacientes tratados adecuadamente, otorgando un restablecimiento de la oclusión funcional y conduciendo a la reintegración en la sociedad.
PALABRAS CLAVE: Prótesis dental, rehabilitación bucal, resección mandibular, tumores orales.
10.26897/0021-342X-2023-5-62-74
Authors:   Timirâzevskaâ selʹskohozâjstvennaâ akademiâ, Kabashov A.D. , Lyubimova A.V.
Published: February 2024

To assess the control of biotype constancy of naked oat varieties during cultivation, a highly effective method of electrophoresis of spare seed proteins – prolamins– is increasingly used in primary seed production. The aim of the research was to certify naked oatvarieties of the FRC “Nemchinovka” selection and to analyze their genetic diversity using alleles of avenin-coding loci.Chemical-technological, computational-constructive and statistical research methods were used in the work. The method of electrophoresis of spare alcohol–soluble proteins of oats – avenins – was used. Electrophoresis was carried out in vertical plates of 13.2% polyacrylamide gel at a constant voltage of 500 V using VE‑20 electrophoretic chambers (Helicon, Russia). As a result of the conducted studies, it was found that all the analyzed samples were heterogeneous in the composition of avenin components, with the number of biotypes ranging from 2 to 14 pcs. The frequency of occurrence of biotypes in the samples varied from 1.0 to 97.0%. The blocks of avenin components missing in the catalog of genetic nomenclature were found: four blocksby Avn A locus, two blocksby Avn B locus, and one blockby Avn C locus. Their probable component composition was determined. A high value of the average gene diversity was found for all three loci. This indicates the effective use of genetically diverse source material in the breeding process.
Increasing the efficiency of vegetative propagation of medicinal crops in seedling culture
Authors:   Timirâzevskaâ selʹskohozâjstvennaâ akademiâ, Malankina E.L. , Terekhova V.I.
Published: February 2024

The use of vegetative propagation is promising for obtaining raw materials of stable biochemical composition from popular medicinal and essential oil plants of the Lamiaceae family, such as peppermint, common thyme and oregano. Increasing the efficiency of cuttings (increasing rooting, shortening the growing period) is an urgent problem in this field. The domestic OMEK‑7 complex (JSC Bioamid) and Fitaktiv extra (LLC NPO BINAM, Russia) were used in the work. As a result of the research, the high efficiency of Fitaktiv extra in concentrations of 0.5–2 ml/l in rooting of peppermint and spearmint cuttings, as well as common thyme and oregano was shown. The application of a foliar treatment with OMEK‑7 (an amino acidmineral complex at a concentration of 1 g/L) contributed to the subsequent growth of the aboveground part of the cuttings. The combined use of the above preparations made it possible to increase the yield of plant material per unit area and to obtain seedlings of these crops for planting in the ground in a short time.
Frequency dynamics as a criterion for differentiating inflection and word formation (in relation to Russian aspectual pairs)
Authors:   independent researcher, Gorbova Elena V. , Chuikova Oksana Iu. ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia
Published: February 2024

The paper reports the results of the critical evaluation of the quantitative approach to the distinction between inflection and word formation through the analysis of the trends in the frequency of word forms. The possibility of such analysis is provided by voluminous corpus data and tools for visualizing these trends. Both theoretical foundations of the proposed approach and the results of the pilot study of its applying to Russian aspectual triplets were considered. These cast doubt on the validity of distinguishing between inflection and word formation based on the trends in the frequency of word forms as a reliable tool used to reveal the unity or difference of lexical semantics and thus to define textual units as belonging to the same or different language units.
Knowledge Transfer Between Tasks and Languages in the Multi-task Encoder-agnostic Transformer-based Models
Authors:   MIPT, Karpov Dmitry , Konovalov Vasily
Published: February 2024

We explore the knowledge transfer in the simple multi-task encoder-agnostic transformer-based models on five dialog tasks: emotion classification, sentiment classification, toxicity classification, intent classification, and topic classification. We show that these mo dels’ accuracy differs from the analogous single-task models by ∼0.9%. These results hold for the multiple transformer backbones. At the same time, these models have the same backbone for all tasks, which allows them to have about 0.1% more parameters than any analogous single-task model and to support multiple tasks simultaneously. We also found that if we decrease the dataset size to a certain extent, multi-task models outperform singletask ones, especially on the smallest datasets. We also show that while training multilingual models on the Russian data, adding the English data from the same task to the training sample can improve model performance for the multi-task and single-task settings. The improvement can reach 4-5% if the Russian data are scarce enough. We have integrated these models to the DeepPavlov library and to the DREAM dialogue platform.
Foregrounding and accessibility effects in the gaze behavior of the readers with different cognitive style
Authors: Kiose Maria , Rzheshevskaya Anastasia , Izmalkova Anna , Makeev Sergey
Published: February 2024

This paper explores accessibility effects in the gaze behavior of readers with different cognitive style, impulsive and reflective, as mediated by graphological and linguistic foregrounding in the discursive acts in 126 areas of interest (AOIs). The study exploits 1890 gaze behavior probes available at open access Multimodal corpus of oculographic reactions MultiCORText. We identified that while graphological foregrounding makes initial or final components of discursive act more accessible for the impulsive readers, reflective readers also observe the components within the act. Linguistic foregrounding produces higher access with impulsive readers in case the linguistic form is visually focalized (phonological foregrounding and parallel structures); meanwhile, with reflective readers this is the information density appearing in elliptical and one-component sentences which maintains higher access.