bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring Sensitized Photon Upconversion – From Past to Present
Authors: Sullivan Colette M. , Nienhaus Lea
Published: August 2024

The conversion of low energy photons into high energy photons via triplet-triplet annihilation (TTA) photon upconversion (UC) has become a promising avenue for furthering a wide range of optoelectronic applications. Through the decades of research, many combinations of triplet sensitizer species and annihilator molecules have been investigated unlocking the entire visible spectrum upon proper pairings of sensitizer and annihilator identities. Here, we reflect upon the seminal works which lay the foundation for TTA-UC originating from solution-based methods and highlight the recent advances made within the solid state primarily focusing on perovskite-based triplet generation.
A Refined Set of Universal Force Field Parameters for Some Metal Nodes in Metal-Organic Frameworks
Authors: Li Yutao , Jin Xin , Moubarak Elias , Smit Berend
Published: August 2024

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) exhibit promise as porous materials for carbon capture due to their design versatility and large pore sizes. The generic force field (e.g. UFF and Dreiding) uses one set of Lennard-Jones parameters for each element, while MOFs have a much richer local chemical environment than those used to fit the UFF. When MOFs contain hard-Lewis acid metals, UFF systematically overestimates $CO2$ uptakes within MOFs. To address this, we developed a workflow to affordably and efficiently generate reliable force fields to predict \ce{CO2} adoption isotherms of MOFs containing metals from groups IIA (e.g. Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba) and IIIA (e.g., Al, Ga, In), connected to various carboxylate ligands. This method uses experimental isotherms as input. The optimal parameters are obtained by minimizing the loss function of the experimental and simulated isotherms, in which we use the Multistate Bennett Acceptance Ratio (MBAR) theory can be used to derive the functionality relationship of loss functions in terms of force field parameters.
Anodic Hydrogen Generation from Benzaldehyde on Au, Ag, and Cu: Rotating Ring-Disk Electrode Studies
Authors: Ramos Nathanael C. , Neyer Hudson , Medlin J. Will , Holewinski Adam
Published: August 2024

Aldehydes are selectively oxidized to carboxylates on group 11 metals at low potentials (<0.4 V vs. RHE) in alkaline media. This process can occur by a pathway that generates H2 gas from the aldehyde, known as electro-oxidative dehydrogenation (EOD) or anodic hydrogen production. The EOD process occurs with transfer of only one electron per aldehyde, whereas typical oxidation with discharge of hydrogen to form water is a two-electron process. Here, we study the catalytic activity and selectivity toward H2 of Au, Ag, and Cu electrodes using benzaldehyde with rotating disk and ring-disk electrode (RDE/RRDE) techniques. The average number of electrons per benzaldehyde molecule obtained via H2 detection by RRDE agrees with that obtained via Koutecký-Levich analysis conducted at various rotation rates. We find that Au and Ag have much higher H2 and benzoate formation rates than Cu, but that Cu can perform the reaction at about 0.2 V lower overpotentials. On all three materials, benzaldehyde oxidation has high selectivity to anodic H2 (one-electron pathway) below ~0.5 V vs. RHE, but, with increasing potential, the selectivity shifts to H-oxidation forming water (two-electron pathway).
A dual role for the N-perfluorobutanesulfinamide auxiliary in an asymmetric decarboxylative Mannich reaction
Authors: Kayambu Namitharan , Cellnik Torsten , Mukanova Assel , Kim Shinwon , Healy Alan R.
Published: August 2024

Fluorine substitution is a powerful strategy in asymmetric synthesis to tune the properties of chiral catalysts, ligands, and auxiliaries. Herein, we demonstrate that the enhanced electrophilicity of N-perfluorobutanesulfinamide auxiliary-derived imines enables a highly selective decarboxylative Mannich reaction under mild conditions. The molecular sieves-mediated transformation tolerates a broad substrate scope and produces chiral beta-amino thioesters in high yield and stereoselectivity. Additionally, we demonstrate that the N-perfluoroalkyl sulfinyl group can function as a phase tag for fluorous purification, thus enabling the rapid and simple isolation of the chiral amine products by solid-phase extraction. The synthetic utility of this method is illustrated by the synthesis of the bioactive natural product negamycin, and the small molecules sitagliptin and ruspolinone.
La soledad desde la perspectiva de niños y niñas de la ciudad de Posadas, Misiones
Authors: Chemisquy Sonia Noemí , Arevalo Luana Natahela , Garzón Maceda Lucía
Published: August 2024

La soledad es un estado afectivo caracterizado por una vivencia subjetiva y una apreciación negativa de las redes sociales, en términos de cantidad y calidad de vínculos sociales. En la literatura científica argentina, esta temática se suele abordar desde un enfoque cuantitativo, pero no se hallaron estudios que busquen comprender los aspectos subjetivos de esta vivencia en la población infantil. Por ello, los objetivos de este estudio son describir la soledad desde la perspectiva de niños y niñas de entre 8 y12 años de edad de la ciudad de Posadas y analizar la caracterización de la soledad infantil en la región a través del modelo multidimensional de Hymel et al. (1999) para demostrar su idoneidad. Para ello, se realizó un estudio cualitativo y descriptivo, cuya muestra estuvo conformada por 34 niños de entre 8 y12 años. Para la recolección, se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas, compuestas por cuatro preguntas acerca de la soledad, a niños y niñas. Estas entrevistas, que fueron grabadas y luego transcritas, se hicieron con el consentimiento de sus padres y el asentimiento de los menores para participar de manera libre y voluntaria en la investigación. Se utilizaron las categorías propuestas por los autores originales del modelo multidimensional para evaluar las respuestas. Los resultados permitieron caracterizar la soledad desde la perspectiva de los participantes y demostraron que el modelo multidimensional se adecúa para evaluar la soledad en la ciudad de Posadas. Sobresalieron las siguientes categorías: (1) términos emocionales, (2) compañerismo y (3) ausencia temporaria, que pertenecen a las dimensiones afectiva, cognitiva e interpersonal, respectivamente.
Pandemia y salud mental: predictores del miedo al coronavirus (COVID-19) en jóvenes y adultos peruanos
Authors: Soto Bustamante Rocio , Sánchez Calderón Javier , Miranda Huaynalaya Doris
Published: August 2024

La pandemia de COVID-19 ha impactado en la salud mental de miles de jóvenes y adultos, sobre todo en su fase inicial, ya que la enfermedad se percibió como una amenaza incierta y continua y trajo como consecuencia que el miedo al coronavirus se volviera disfuncional, lo que ha generado malestar psicológico. Frente a ello, el objetivo de este estudio es evaluar las variables psicosociales que predicen el miedo al coronavirus y sus dimensiones, en una muestra de 384 jóvenes y adultos peruanos (64.5 % mujeres) entre los 18-67 años (M = 26.36, DE = 9.17). Las variables predictoras evaluadas fueron la incertidumbre, el estrés, y el uso de medios de comunicación. Para su medición, se utilizaron el IUS-12, el PSS-10 y las Escalas de Uso de Medios de Comunicación y de Miedo al Coronavirus que pertenecen al Cuestionario de Impacto Psicológico del Coronavirus de Sandín et al. (2020). Los resultados de los análisis de regresión lineal múltiple evidenciaron un modelo de predicción del miedo al coronavirus global con tamaño de efecto grande (R2 = .28, p < .001) y de magnitud mediana en los modelos para predecir sus dimensiones. Así se evidenció la capacidad predictiva de la intolerancia hacia la incertidumbre, el estrés y el uso frecuente de medios de comunicación. Asimismo, el sexo, el nivel de estudios y el empleo resultaron variables significativas en los modelos, y, al parecer, las mujeres y aquellas personas con bajo nivel educativo o que no cuentan con un trabajo experimentan un mayor miedo al COVID-19.
Estudio psicométrico de la adaptación cultural del Cuestionario PIUQ en estudiantes universitarios de Lima
Authors: Otiura-Trisano Solange , Cortez-Vergara Carla , Vega-Dienstmaier Johann M.
Published: August 2024

Las tecnologías de la información y comunicación (TIC) desempeñan un papel crucial en la educación superior. Sin embargo, su uso inadecuado ha exacerbado los problemas de salud mental. El objetivo del presente artículo fue validar la adaptación del Cuestionario sobre Uso Problemático de Internet (PIUQ) en 255 jóvenes estudiantes universitarios, entre 17 y 19 años, de una universidad privada de Lima. Se realizó un análisis factorial exploratorio (AFE), un análisis basado en la teoría de respuesta al ítem (IRT) utilizando el modelo de respuesta graduada de Samejima, y un análisis factorial confirmatorio (AFC). Asimismo, se evaluó la confiabilidad por consistencia interna mediante los coeficientes alfa y omega. El análisis IRT mostró coeficientes de discriminación adecuados para todos los ítems. Los coeficientes alfa de las puntuaciones de las tres subescalas del PIUQ-18 estuvieron entre .7 y .9, y los de la escala total fueron > .90 (lo cual sugiere la posibilidad de reducir la escala). De acuerdo con el AFC, el modelo original del PIUQ-18 con tres factores, así como el de un solo factor, tienen indicadores de ajuste aceptables; sin embargo, al realizar posteriormente el AFE, este sugiere la existencia de hasta cuatro factores al haber superposición entre las subescalas de trastorno de control y negligencia. Los hallazgos mencionados condujeron a la propuesta de una nueva escala reducida de nueve ítems con dos factores (obsesión y negligencia, y trastorno de control), la cual presentó un mejor ajuste, invarianza factorial por sexo y consistencia interna adecuada.
Advances in miRNA Research in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Authors: Li Erqi , Zheng Bin , Li Jian
Published: August 2024

Globally, Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is recognized as a major malignant tumor, being the 6th most common in terms of occurrence and ranking third in mortality rates among all cancer types. Within China, HCC is noted as the fourth most prevalent cancer and the second most common cause of cancer-related fatalities. The difficulty in managing HCC stems from its tendency to remain undetected due to a lack of symptoms in the early stages, along with the current lack of both effective diagnostic techniques and treatments for chemotherapy.MiRNA, also referred to as microRNA, is a type of non-coding RNA typically consisting of 19-22 nucleotides in length. Upon binding to the mRNA of target genes, it functions to suppress mRNA translation or induce mRNA degradation, thereby exerting regulatory control over gene expression. Recent research increasingly suggests the pivotal involvement of miRNA in the onset and progression of primary hepatic cells. Studies exploring the association between miRNA and primary hepatic cell carcinoma hold substantial clinical significance in elucidating the pathogenesis, facilitating diagnosis, and advancing treatment modalities for liver cancer.
Existentialism, Authenticity, and Social Media
Authors:   , Angus Billie
Published: August 2024

Social media is plagued with examples of inauthenticity. In this paper I define what the existentialists believe authenticity to be, using the examples of Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Frantz Fanon. I then investigate how we can see inauthenticity on social media, focusing on 3 examples across different platforms, and then, how we can potentially already see some using existentialist authenticity on social media. Through comparing these examples, I demonstrate how the current concept of authenticity is false, and how existentialist authenticity provides a freer, and more equitable internet.
Exploring Community Perceptions of Addiction and Harm Reduction Strategies in Aotearoa New Zealand
Authors:   , McCulloch Mia
Published: August 2024

This study investigated how community members in Aotearoa understand and perceive drug addiction and harm reduction strategies, through a discussion of two specific harm reduction strategies: needle exchange programmes and supervised consumption sites. Needle exchange programmes and supervised consumptions sites were selected as the focus of this study as they tend to be associated with addictive drug use, specifically injection drug use, rather than recreational drug use. Eleven community members participated in semi-structured interviews. Interviews were transcribed and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis to identify patterns of perceptions regarding addiction, harm reduction and harm reduction strategies. Nine themes were developed from this analysis: the process of addiction, engagement in drug use to feel ‘normal’, addiction causes harm, marginalisation and stigmatisation of people who experience addiction, criminalisation hurts people who need to be helped and supported, harm reduction versus prohibition, harm reduction is beneficial, relevance and salience of harm reduction varies, and opposition to harm reduction in others. As no such studies have been conducted in the Aotearoa New Zealand context, these findings establish a foundational understanding of how some community members in Aotearoa understand and perceive addiction and harm reduction. Participants viewed addiction from a holistic perspective, emphasising the role of both biological and social influences in the onset and maintenance of addiction. Moreover, there was overwhelming support for harm reduction within the sample, often positioned alongside critiques of the current punitive, prohibitionist approach to drug use and people who use drugs. Further research is needed to gain deeper insight into how community members view addiction and harm reduction, with a focus on increasing education and garnering greater awareness and support for harm reduction in Aotearoa.
Development Status and Countermeasures of “Chinese + Vocational Education” in Thailand
Authors: Yang Wenbo
Published: August 2024

This thesis introduces the general situation of the development of Chinese vocational education in Thailand. The study investigates and analyses the development of Chinese vocational education in Thailand in the form of questionnaires. The study then discusses the construction of teaching resources of Chinese Tourism, Chinese Railway, Chinese Medicine, Chinese E-commerce, Chinese Law, and Chinese Industrial Robot in Thailand. Lastly, this paper puts forward three suggestions. First, formulate the Chinese vocational education ability grade standard and teaching syllabus in line with the local and national conditions of Thailand. Second, train multi-talented vocational Chinese teachers in Thailand who are familiar with both Chinese and vocational education. Third, the teaching resources of Chinese vocational education in Thailand should adhere to the principle of joint research and development of China-Thailand cooperation, and fully develop the systematic local teaching resources covering the whole coverage of primary-middle-high school, with a focus on the development of supporting digital and three-dimensional teaching resources.
The Centennial Historical Evolution of Party Discipline Learning and Education in the Communist Party of China and the Way Forward
Authors: Pan Min , Kong Ruixin
Published: August 2024

Discipline construction is an important part of Marxist party construction. Since the 18th Party Congress, the Party Central Committee with the fifth-generation leaders of New China as the core has incorporated discipline construction into the overall layout of party construction in the new era, so that discipline construction is carried out throughout, accompanied by the whole process of party construction and all aspects, and adheres to the management of the whole party with strict discipline. As one of the fundamental projects of discipline construction, the future direction of the development of the Communist Party of China’s discipline learning and education in the new era has been explored by combing through the historical evolution of the Communist Party of China’s discipline learning and education, to ensure that the Communist Party of China has always become a well-organized and disciplined Marxist ruling party. Therefore, the party-wide study and education on party discipline from April to July 2024 is a manifestation of strengthening the party’s disciplinary construction and promoting the deepening development of the party’s overall strict governance.
Analysis of the Influence of New Tunnel Passing through Old Buildings on the Safety of Building Structure
Authors: Wang Xingxing , Su Junwei , Lv Fei
Published: August 2024

With the advancement of urbanization, available land is becoming more and more scarce and difficult to develop. The underground engineering through the mountains has become an important choice in the process of urbanization construction. In the process of new tunnel construction in the city, there are more and more proximity projects. Especially in the core urban areas, there are more and more existing houses that will be involved, so how to protect the safety of existing housing structures has been paid more and more attention. Through the study of the influence of the old buildings near the new urban tunnel on the safety of the housing structure, the technical reference is provided for the design, construction, and operation of the new tunnel near the old buildings, to further ensure the safe construction and operation of the tunnel.
Design of Damascus Rose Essential Oil Extraction and Comprehensive Utilization Based on TRIZ Theory
Authors: Yang Jianing , Yang Jiachun
Published: August 2024

With the increasing level of China’s national consumption, the people’s demand for high-end consumer products such as rose essential oil is growing rapidly. However, rose essential oil is characterized by low oil yield, a complex purification process, and waste material after extraction that is difficult to handle, thus resulting in high production costs. To address the above problems, this study applies TRIZ theory for problem-solving, establishes the root causes in the system by using causal analysis, ideal solution analysis, and functional analysis, and analyzes and solves them by using TRIZ tools such as contradiction matrix, physical contradiction, object-field model, and effect knowledge base, and ultimately arrives at 16 solutions. The above solutions were evaluated for cost and feasibility, and finally, 10 feasible solutions were identified, and a new process route for the extraction of essential oil from Damascus rose with low cost and high waste utilization was further developed and implemented in the project. In the improved new extraction process, the oil-water secondary separation system is designed, the reverse osmosis concentration of pure dew + concentrated pure dew re-evaporation process is introduced, the oil-water separation technology is improved, the essential oils in the pure dew are further extracted, and the post-extraction wastes are made into organic fertilizer, rose soap, and so on, thus improving the yield of the rose essential oils and the comprehensive utilization rate of the products. According to the statistics of the commissioned project, the new Damascus rose essential oil extraction process designed by applying TRIZ theory makes the extraction rate of rose essential oil increase by more than 100%, and the utilization rate of the waste material reaches more than 95%, which creates high economic benefits and further reduces the harm of the production to the environment, and this study provides technical references for the research on the extraction process of essential oils of plants and comprehensive utilization of the waste material.
Research on AI Technology Empowering the Intelligent Application of Smart Cities
Authors: Liu Dong , Gao Song
Published: August 2024

Since the 20th National Congress, Chinese urban intelligence has entered a new era of technological empowerment, with strong momentum in intelligent development, particularly reflected in the deep integration of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and government management services. These technologies not only reshape the process and mode of government governance but also significantly enhance the scientificity of decision-making and service efficiency. In response to the challenges of insufficient data support capabilities and the need to improve the level of intelligence in smart city governance, this study focuses on the effective utilization of unstructured data, the construction and practice of urban knowledge graphs, and the scenario-based application of large-scale language models technology, and deeply analyze the solutions and impacts of artificial intelligence empowerment. Research has found that natural language processing of unstructured information in the field of government affairs can greatly enhance data value conversion and grasp public opinion and sentiment. At the same time, the urban economic knowledge graph serves as a comprehensive information framework, promoting the integration and insight of information in the urban economic field, and strengthening the management and forecasting capabilities of economic scenarios. In addition, large-scale language models will increasingly replace human operations in urban intelligent management, demonstrating their enormous potential in optimizing resource allocation.
Research on the Inheritance and Protection of Xiabu Embroidery in the Context of Intangible Cultural Heritage-Assisted Disability Economy
Authors: Hu Yuxi
Published: August 2024

This paper examines the inheritance and protection of Xiabu embroidery within the intangible cultural heritage-assisted disability economy, highlighting its value in supporting deaf-mute embroiderers and cultural transmission. The paper addresses challenges, proposes innovative strategies for inheritance, and analyzes the social and economic benefits, emphasizing sustainable development.
НОВЫЙ ИНВЕСТИЦИОННЫЙ СТАНДАРТ В РЕСПУБЛИКАХ СЕВЕРНОГО КАВКАЗА: ВНЕДРЕНИЕ И КОРРЕКТИРОВКА
Authors: АРСЛАНОВ ШАМИЛЬ ДЖАВАДОВИЧ , АРСЛАНОВА ХАДИЖАТ ДЖАВАДОВНА
Published: August 2024

Инвестиционное развитие аграрных республик Северного Кавказа, в условиях современных вызовов, определяется инвестиционной политикой государства, основной вектор которой направлен на поддержку крупных федеральных или региональных инвестиционных проектов. Для более эффективной реализации которых осуществлен переход на новый региональный инвестиционный стандарт, базовым элементом которого является инвестиционная декларация региона, которая в свою очередь выступает в роли механизма перезагрузки всего инвестиционного процесса. Цель исследования состоит комплексном анализе проблем и перспектив инвестиционного развития республик Северного Кавказа в условиях внедрения и реализации нового регионального инвестиционного стандарта. Методология исследования основана на корректном использовании методов анализа и синтеза, а также систематизации, сравнения, экономического и логического анализа. Результаты. На основе исследования практик реализации структурных элементов нового регионального инвестиционного стандарта с учетом обоснованной необходимости их нормативно-правовой модернизации и корректировки предложен алгоритм, позволяющий повысить практическую значимость инвестиционных деклараций, реализуемых в республиках Северного Кавказа. Результаты исследования могут быть использованы региональными органами исполнительной власти при оптимизации работы по формированию эффективной системы поддержки новых инвестиционных проектов, основанной на возможностях своевременного и корректного изменения инвестиционных деклараций на различных этапах их практического применения. Выводы. В целях эффективной реализации нового регионального инвестиционного стандарта и достижения опережающего инвестиционного развития регионов, на сегодняшний день, необходим алгоритм действий, позволяющий учитывать повышение практической значимости, корректировку и вовлеченность бизнес сообщества.
Effectiveness of historical smallpox vaccination against mpox clade II in men in Denmark, France, the Netherlands and Spain, 2022
Authors: Colombe Soledad , Funke Silvia , Koch Anders , Haverkate Manon , Monge Susana , Barret Anne-Sophie , Vaughan Aisling , Hahné Susan , van Ewijk Catharina , Emborg Hanne-Dorthe , von Schreeb Sebastian , Díaz Asunción , Olmedo Carmen , Zanetti Laura , Levy-Bruhl Daniel , de Sousa Luis Alves , Hagan José , Nicolay Nathalie , Pebody Richard
Published: August 2024

Background

In 2022, a global monkeypox virus (MPXV) clade II epidemic occurred mainly among men who have sex with men. Until early 1980s, European smallpox vaccination programmes were part of worldwide smallpox eradication efforts. Having received smallpox vaccine > 20 years ago may provide some cross-protection against MPXV.

Aim

To assess the effectiveness of historical smallpox vaccination against laboratory-confirmed mpox in 2022 in Europe.

Methods

European countries with sufficient data on case vaccination status and historical smallpox vaccination coverage were included. We selected mpox cases born in these countries during the height of the national smallpox vaccination campaigns (latest 1971), male, with date of onset before 1 August 2022. We estimated vaccine effectiveness (VE) and corresponding 95% CI for each country using logistic regression as per the Farrington screening method. We calculated a pooled estimate using a random effects model.

Results

In Denmark, France, the Netherlands and Spain, historical smallpox vaccination coverage was high (80–90%) until the end of the 1960s. VE estimates varied widely (40–80%, I2 = 82%), possibly reflecting different booster strategies. The pooled VE estimate was 70% (95% CI: 23–89%).

Conclusion

Our findings suggest residual cross-protection by historical smallpox vaccination against mpox caused by MPXV clade II in men with high uncertainty and heterogeneity. Individuals at high-risk of exposure should be offered mpox vaccination, following national recommendations, regardless of prior smallpox vaccine history, until further evidence becomes available. There is an urgent need to conduct similar studies in sub-Saharan countries currently affected by the MPXV clade I outbreak.
Application of Temperature and Humidity Control Technology in The Oyster Mushroom Cultivation Business
Authors: Saputra Erwin Ardias , Rahman Yuli Asmi , Santoso Rudi , Tegar Resky
Published: August 2024

Temperature and humidity are critical factors in oyster mushroom cultivation, and as such, it is imperative to manage and regulate these variables with the aid of modern technology. The primary goal of this community service initiative is to enhance the productivity and quality of oyster mushrooms, while also fostering the sustainability of cultivation efforts. This method encompasses training sessions on proper temperature and humidity control techniques, the implementation of monitoring equipment, and the establishment of an optimal cultivation environment. The outcomes of these efforts have revealed a notable enhancement in both the production and quality of oyster mushrooms. Additionally, farmers have expressed an increase in technical knowledge and a deeper understanding of the advantages associated with appropriate environmental control. This technology holds the potential to elevate farmers' income and positively influence the cultivation environment. In summary, the implementation of temperature and humidity control technology yields tangible benefits, ultimately promoting the sustainability of oyster mushroom cultivation and contributing to the enhancement of farmers' expertise.
PENDAMPINGAN UMKM MIE AYAM PODO MAMPIR DALAM MENINGKATKAN PENDAPATAN LABA PENGHASILAN MELALUI RENCANA PEMASARAN DAN PEMANFAATAN MEDIA SOSIAL
Authors: Ningsih Ati’ Lia , Wahyuni Endang Sri , Fithriyah Nuzulia
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this service activity is to provide understanding, delivery and training to Mie Ayam business partners in aspects of marketing planning through digital marketing social media so as to increase their income. This mentoring activity was carried out by IDIA Prenduan students, Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business, Sharia Economics study program which has four stages of implementation, namely preparation and planning, implementation, evaluation and monitoring. This stage ensures that the objectives, targets, and outcomes of the program are achieved. This activity is carried out using participatory methods such as observation, interviews, focus group discussions, and joint decision making. The result of the series of 4 stages is an increase in business income of Podo Stopped Chicken Noodles, improved the quality of the taste of Podo Mampir Chicken Noodles marketed, and increased marketing of quality goods products.
EXPLORING AN ANTI-HERO NARRATIVE: A CASE STUDY OF ARDHARAATHRI SWAATHANTHRYAM
Authors: Marella Thulasi Kumar , Kachari Samarjit
Published: August 2024

Cinema as a cultural artefact, by adapting, modifying, and reimagining narrative structures from mythology, folklore, and ancient storytelling traditions, has traditionally embraced single hero-centric narrative structures. Telugu cinema, one of the regional film industries from India, has significantly adhered to this conventional storytelling pattern, featuring star heroes who are strong, handsome, powerful, morally upright, and have God-like characteristics, confronting single-centric antagonists characterised by opposing traits. However, "Ardharaathri Swaathanthryam (1986 - Telugu)”, a film by R Narayana Murthy under the production house Sneha Chitra Pictures, challenges this norm by shifting the narrative focus away from the hero to societal issues. Departing from the traditional hero's journey, the new genre’s narrative highlights the societal problem as the central theme, providing raw material for examining the complex historical trajectory from a counter perspective. The current study employs Joseph Campbell’s mythological framework ‘Hero’s Journey’ as the foundation to explore this unconventional narrative structure with the transformative learning theory and the concept of oppositional consciousness to enrich the exploration of the film's nuanced narrative. By unravelling the complexities of Ardharaathri Swaathanthryam’s narrative dynamics, the study provides a deeper understanding of narrative forms that challenge established norms and encourages a more nuanced exploration of societal challenges and collective resistance.
ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY & THE ESSENCE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Authors: Srivastava Mihir , Naaz Shaila
Published: August 2024

Architectural photography isn't just about taking pictures of buildings; it's an art that attempts to capture the real spirit of those structures. This study aims to examine the importance of architectural photography and its role in visualisation of buildings. Architectural photography helps turn 3-dimensional buildings into 2-dimensional pictures that reflect the architects’ mindset as well as have the power to evoke strong emotions in individuals. Photographers use their cameras to play with light, shadows, shapes, and space to reveal the hidden stories within the buildings. Architectural photos do more than just capture what a building looks like; they help individuals to connect with and understand the cultural, social, and historical context of these structures. The objectives of this study were to identify the importance of architectural photography, to gauge individuals’ opinions on architectural photography, to develop a comprehensive view of architectural photography in the Indian context, and to explore the relationship between photography and architecture. This exploration also looks at how architecture and photography work together: emphasizing the reciprocal relationship between the two. To study the same, the authors collected data from different people through a questionnaire, which was analysed using descriptive methods such as the pie chart. The researchers also presented some of their photographs in order to elaborate on their understanding of the role of photography in architecture. The limitations of the current study were noted to be a scarcity of relevant cultural literature on the topic, lack of professional architectural photographers and individual differences in perception of photography.
Projetos como metodologia para a Educação Física escolar: uma revisão de escopo
Authors: Chultes Luciana , Selmo Carolina Correia , Gaya Adroaldo Cezar Araujo , Cirone João Pedro Goulart , Ferreira Vitor Ribeiro
Published: August 2024

Projetos como metodologia para a Educação Física escolar: uma revisão de escopo
ResumoEsta pesquisa realizou uma revisão acerca do uso de projetos como proposta metodológica para o ensino da Educação Física. Para tanto, utilizamos como base uma adaptação da metodologia de scoping review para responder a seguinte questão: quais as contribuições presentes na produção acadêmica acerca do ensino da Educação Física através de projetos? Os resultados sugerem que a escola tem se mostrado, em parte, mais flexível quando se trata da organização de seu currículo e da possibilidade de promover a integração entre as diferentes áreas do conhecimento. Também apontaram que docentes vêm publicizando suas práticas dando acesso a todo conhecimento produzido nas aulas de Educação Física, potencializando os processos de aprendizagem produzidos nas escolas brasileiras e aproximando-as da academia.Palavras-chave: Educação Física. Projetos. Escola.
Projects as a methodology for school physical education: a scoping review
AbstractThis research carried out a review of the use of projects as a methodological proposal for teaching Physical Education. To do so, we used as a basis an adaptation of the scoping review methodology to answer the following question: what are the contributions present in academic production regarding the teaching of Physical Education through projects? The results suggest that the school has shown itself, in part, to be more flexible when it comes to organizing its curriculum and the possibility of promoting integration between different areas of knowledge. It also pointed out that teachers have been publicizing their practices, giving access to all the knowledge produced in Physical Education classes, enhancing the learning processes produced in Brazilian schools and bringing them closer to academia.Keywords: Physical Education. Projects. School.
Proyectos como metodología para la educación física escolar: una revisión de alcance
ResumenEsta investigación realizó una revisión sobre el uso de proyectos como propuesta metodológica para la enseñanza de la Educación Física. Para ello, utilizamos como base una adaptación de la metodología scoping review para responder la siguiente pregunta: ¿cuáles son los aportes presentes en la producción académica en torno a la enseñanza de la Educación Física a través de proyectos? Los resultados sugieren que la escuela ha sido, en parte, más flexible en cuanto a la organización de su currículo y la posibilidad de promover la integración entre diferentes áreas del conocimiento. También señalaron que los docentes vienen divulgando sus prácticas, dando acceso a todos los conocimientos producidos en las clases de Educación Física, potenciando los procesos de aprendizaje producidos en las escuelas brasileñas y acercándolos a la academia.Palabras clave: Educación Física. Proyectos. Escuela.
Kewirausahaan Sosial oleh Pemuda dalam Mendorong Industrialisasi Perdesaan
Authors: Irfany Mohammad iqbal , Purwawangsa Handian , Ramadhini Fiona
Published: August 2024

Dewasa ini, masalah ketertinggalan desa di Indonesia masih menjadi masalah karena jumlah desa tertinggal hampir sama dengan jumlah desa mandiri di Indonesia. Kewirausahaan sosial yang digerakkan oleh pemuda di Indonesia dapat menjadi salah satu jawaban dari masalah tersebut. Policy brief ini membahas mengenai kebijakan yang melibatkan peran pemuda sebagai pilar utama dalam kegiatan kewirausahaan sosial (sociopreneur) untuk menciptakan industrialisasi pertanian dan perdesaan. Kebijakan ini diharapkan dampat menciptakan dampak positif berupa berupa peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat, perluasan akses faslitas fital, dan kemudahan dalam akses kredit dan keuangan bagi wirausaha desa.
Tingkat Pemahaman tentang Teknik Massage Olahraga untuk Pencegahan dan Pemulihan Cedera pada Mahasiswa Olahraga STKIP PGRI Bangkalan
Authors: Khoiriyah Khoiriyah , Handayani Heni Yuli , Purwoto Septyaningrum Putri , Utami Tri Setyo
Published: August 2024

Teknik massage olahraga merupakan salah satu metode pemeliharaan kondisi fisik yang semakin diakui dalam dunia kesehatan dan olahraga. Dengan menguasai teknik yang tepat, massage olahraga dapat menjadi alat yang efektif dalam menjaga kesehatan fisik dan mental para atlet. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Tingkat Pemahaman Tentang Teknik Massage Olahraga Untuk Pencegahan dan Pemulihan Cedera pada Mahasiswa Olahraga STKIP PGRI Bangkalan. Penelitian yang dilakukan secara survei dengan teknik pengumpilan data menggunakan kisioner yang disebarkan pada mahasiswa berupa angket. Data yang didapat dari hasil secara keseluruhan diukur berdasarkan angket yang disebar pada mahasiswa sebanyak 50 soal dengan rentang sekor 0-1 diperoleh nilai maksimal sebanyak sekor 50 nilai tertinggi, sedangkan nilai minimum adalah 19, nilai rata-rata(mean) 31,18/50 poit, median =30/50 dan rentang point 19-50. Berdasarkan hasil dari penelitian diatas tentang pemahaman mahasiswa tentang teknik massage olahraga yang masuk pada katagori baik sekali hanya berjumlah 1 orang dengan nilai 50, pada katagori baik 2 orang dengan nilai 41-45, pada kategori cukup 12 orang dengan nilai 30-37 point, katagori kurang 12 orang dengan nilain 23-29 point, katagori sangat kurang 1 orang dengan nilai 19 poit. Kesimpulan penelitian ini bahwa pemahaman mahasiswa dalam kategori kurang.
TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMAÇÃO E COMUNICAÇÃO NO ENSINO DA GEOGRAFIA
Authors: cebrian valcleci kovalski
Published: August 2024

Esta pesquisa visa mostrar a importância da utilização das novas tecnologias para os educadores e educandos, visa mostrar a informacionais despertadas pela diversidade de instrumentos técnicos na mediação do conhecimento escolar, o Brasil ainda carece de uma atmosfera capaz de engendrar atividades didáticas e pedagógicas que integrem uma formação mais atual e compassada com o currículo, a escola e, fundamentalmente, a vida dos educandos. Nesta perspectiva, este trabalho pretende contribuir para o pensamento e a prática do ensino de geografia em relação ao uso e apropriação das tecnologias de informação na escola. Para isso trazendo um embasamento calcado na ideia de mediação tecnológica e utilizando exercícios por novas e tradicionais metodologias multidisciplinares.
Bridging the gap between microplastic research and social awareness of microplastic pollution through science communication: A call for action
Authors: Mahaliyana A. S. , Nugawela N. P. P. S.
Published: August 2024

The ubiquitous occurrence of microplastics (MPs) in the environmental matrices including soil, water, air, animals, and humans has gained increased attention globally from researchers, the public, industries, and regulators in recent decades. There is an enormous number of studies conducted to determine the presence, fate, behavior, and toxicity of MPs across the countries in the world. However, the gap between scientific evidence and social awareness of the issue of the MPs remains inadequately addressed. This paper aimed to identify the gap between MP research and social awareness of the MP issue while also emphasizing strategies to bridge this gap.
Comparación de la inflación-desempleo de Estados Unidos y México al inicio de la pandemia de COVID-19
Authors: Morales Pelagio Ricardo Cristhian , Robles Ulloa Oscar , Mora Gutiérrez Alejandra Azeneth
Published: August 2024

A partir del primer trimestre del 2020 las economías de todo el mundo iniciaron una desaceleración en su actividad debido al confinamiento generado por la pandemia del COVID-19. En varias economías, se implementaron políticas monetarias y fiscales expansivas para tratar de evitar una caída drástica del desempleo y la producción. El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar la relación entre los niveles de inflación y desempleo al inicio de la pandemia, tanto de México, como de Estados Unidos de Norteamérica y, evaluar si existe una diferencia de dicha relación entre ambos países. Se utilizaron datos mensuales de la inflación y el desempleo desde enero de 2016 a diciembre 2020, considerando un Modelo Aditivo Generalizado (MAG) para estudiar la relación entre la inflación y el desempleo en ambos países. Los resultados esperados sugerirían la existencia evidente de la curva de Phillips en el corto plazo en Estados Unidos, no así en México, por lo que no justificaría en este último una política fiscal expansiva para estimular la economía. Se concluye que políticas económicas ortodoxas para estimular a la economía y disminuir el desempleo no forzosamente tendrían los efectos esperados en el caso de México y sí en un incremento de precios.
Is an unresected subtalar joint a cause of failure in tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis with a nail?
Authors: Ünal Melih , May Hasan , Bozdemir Ali , Ergün Muhammed , Güler Ferhat
Published: August 2024

Aim: In this study, we aimed to evaluate clinical and functional outcomes of tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis (TTCA) using intramedullary nailing (IMN) without cartilage resection of the subtalar (ST) joint.

Methods: 22 ankles of 21 patients (one patient was bilateral), who underwent TTCA using IMN without cartilage resection of the ST joint in our clinic between January 2013 and December 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Data including demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients, etiology, Kellgren-Lawrence classification, postoperative fusion rate, fusion status and complications were recorded. The European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) scores were also noted.

Results: Ten patients were male and 11 were female. The mean age was 54.7±14.9 years. The mean follow-up was 46.4±19.1 months. The mean best health status score of the EQ-5D (EQ-VAS) was 73.9±16.5. Tibiotalar (TT) fusion occurred in all patients, while ST fusion was not achieved in ten patients. Four of these patients underwent secondary procedures, while no intervention was planned for the other six patients because they were asymptomatic.

Conclusions: This study has demonstrated that unresected subtalar articular cartilage leads to a significant rate of ST fusion failure. Nevertheless, the possibility of partial fusion or fibrous fusion at the reaming site is thought to be the reason for the high rate of asymptomatic patients.
Effects of Collagen Coating, Fetal Bovine Serum Concentration, Differentiation Agents, and Neurotoxin Application on In Vitro Modeling of Parkinson's Disease Using SH-SY5Y Cell Culture
Authors: Koçancı Fatma Gonca
Published: August 2024

Aim: This study aims to optimize SH-SY5Y culture conditions to develop precise in vitro disease models for Parkinson's disease (PD) research. It seeks to investigate the effects of various factors such as collagen coating, fetal bovine serum concentration, differentiation agents, and neurotoxin treatments on cellular behavior and disease modeling.

Materials and Methods: The human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cell line was cultured in DMEM/F12 supplemented with heat-inactivated fetal bovine serum (FBS), penicillin-streptomycin, and L-glutamine. Collagen coating was applied to assess its impact on cell differentiation, while the ideal cell density and serum ratio for generating neurite-like cells were determined through experimentation. The MTT assay was employed to evaluate the cytotoxic effects of paraquat, while dopamine levels were quantified using ELISA. Gene expression was analyzed via real-time qPCR. Immunofluorescence staining and neurite length measurements were conducted to validate the PD model and assess cellular morphology.

Results: Cells cultured at a density of 5x103 cells/cm2 with collagen and 2% FBS exhibited characteristics of dopaminergic neurons upon exposure to retinoic acid. Conversely, paraquat treatment induced neurotoxicity, resulting in decreased dopamine levels and impaired neurite outgrowth.

Conclusion: This study investigated the optimization of SH-SY5Y cell culture conditions for PD modeling. Key findings include optimal cell density, FBS concentration, and beneficial effects of collagen coating. Additionally, an effective paraquat neurotoxicity protocol has been established, providing a solid framework for future research on neuronal differentiation and degeneration.
Evaluation of nutritional status (Nutritional Risk Screening-2002) of hospitalized inpatients and comparison with various variables
Authors: Toptaş Bıyıklı Ezgi , Bıyıklı Ali Emrah
Published: August 2024

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status of hospitalized patients according to Nutritional Risk Screening-2002 (NRS-2002) and to examine the effects of various variables on nutritional status.

Methods: The sample of the cross-sectional study consisted of 469 inpatients reached by simple random sampling method. Data was collected from hospitalized patients with a survey form using face-to-face interview method between January and March 2024. Personal information and hospital stay characteristics form, NRS-2002 form was used in the survey used to collect data.

Results: The average age of the patients included in the study was found to be 59.8±18.1 years. Of the patients, 51.4% were male and 48.6% were female. According to the total NRS-2002 score result, 410 (87.3%) of the patients were classified as no risk of malnutrition and 59 (12.6%) were classified as risk of malnutrition. No statistically significant difference was found between patients’ malnutrition risk and gender, education level, hospital diets, hospital clinics (p>0.05). However, a statistically significant difference was found between the malnutrition risk of the patients and their age, body mass index (BMI) and length of hospital stay (p<0.05).

Conclusion: Nutrition screening tools should be applied more frequently to these patients, especially since the risk of malnutrition is higher in patients who are elderly, have a long hospital stay, and have a low BMI.
Investigation of Mean Platelet Volume/Platelet, Neutrophil/Leucocyte Ratio And Troponin Values in Geriatric Patients Admitted to Hospital with Ischaemic Stroke
Authors: Gökdemir Gül Şahika
Published: August 2024

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the mean MPV/PLT ratio, NLR and troponin I levels in geriatric patients admitted to hospital with acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) and to evaluate the prognostic value of these parameters. In this way, a better clinical decision can be provided in the evaluation and treatment processes of AIS patients.

Methods: Using a retrospective design, the data of geriatric patients admitted to hospital with a diagnosis of AIS were analyzed. Demographic characteristics, clinical findings, laboratory results and radiological findings were obtained from electronic medical records. Platelet volume, platelet count, neutrophil count, leukocyte count and troponin I levels were recorded as primary data and other demographic, clinical and laboratory parameters were recorded as secondary data.

Results: MPV/PLT ratio was significantly higher in AIS patients (0.04±0.02) compared to non-ischemic stroke patients (0.03±0.02) (p<0.001). Similarly, NLR (5.29±5.09) was significantly higher in AIS patients compared to the other group (1.93±0.87) (p<0.001). In addition, Troponin I level was significantly higher in AIS patients (10.48±7.88 ng/mL) than the other group (2.18±1.11 ng/mL) (p<0.001).

Conclusion: This study demonstrates the predictive value of mean MPV/PLT ratio, NLR, and troponin I levels in geriatric patients admitted to hospital with AIS. Using these parameters in clinical evaluations may be helpful in the follow-up of AIS patients and in determining treatment strategies.