bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Imágenes, archivo y memoria
Authors: Moctezuma Liliana Elvira , Nahón Abraham
Published: November 2024

El artículo reflexiona acerca de las implicaciones que tiene la digitalización de los archivos en tanto parte de la memoria material e histórica, en particular en lo referente a las imágenes y a las personas que las produjeron. En tal sentido, se hace referencia a la experiencia del Fondo María Izquierdo, archivo preservado, resguardado y difundido por el Museo de Arte Moderno en la Ciudad de México que ha servido para indagar en la obra de la pintora María Izquierdo, una de las mujeres artistas mexicanas que participaron en el entramado cultural posterior a la Revolución Mexicana (1910-1917). El artículo repone la participación que tuvo Izquierdo en proyectos culturales de la época y su marcado compromiso social y político. Asimismo, el acceso al Fondo María Izquierdo permitió ahondar en su propuesta creativa y repensar el lugar de la preservación archivística que ha abierto la digitalización, lo cual genera nuevas posibilidades y retos para el conocimiento de la cultura visual mexicana.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING ON RADIO BELGRADE DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Authors: ČOVIĆ PAULINA
Published: November 2024

Drawing from archival documents, periodicals, and relevant literature, this paper analyzes the role and significance of educational programming broadcast by the Radio Belgrade within the broader propaganda efforts of Milan Nedić’s government. The paper begins with a theoretical explanation of how media functions in education. This will be followed by the use of radio as an instructional tool in Serbian schools during the first half of the twentieth century. The analysis includes talks given during what was called Prosvetni čas (Educational Hour), a radio program broadcast in early 1944. Research has shown that, in a time of strong ideological influence on the educational process, the state educational authorities encouraged the use of any available means to achieve their political and propaganda-based ideological goals. Radio shows were produced for students during the 1930s and during the Second World War according to a similar model that made use of different content.
THE ROADS IN THE LIM RIVER VALLEY IN THE LATE ANTIQUITY AND THE MIDDLE AGES: CONTINUITY AND CHANGE
Authors: MIŠIĆ SINIŠA
Published: November 2024

The paper deals with the study of roads in the region of Lim river valley ranging from late antiquity to the beginning of the Ottoman period. In late antiquity, the Lim valley did not have a primary hub for the transportation of people and goods. This changed in the Middle Ages when the Lim valley became a transit point through which roads and merchants from Primorje (Dubrovnik and Kotor) passed through to the centers of the Serbian medieval state (Ras and Novo Brdo). In this paper the continuity and discontinuity of this movement through the Lim river valley will be discussed.
MILITARY TRAINING OF LINE INFANTRY AND BORDER GUARD REGIMENT OFFICERS IN THE MID-19th CENTURY: A COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY FROM TRANSYLVANIA
Authors: DUMITRU IANC DRAGOȘ
Published: November 2024

This paper argues that in the early 19th century, border guard regiments were generally staffed with less qualified officers than the line regiments were, potentially because service in the former was considered to be less prestigious for a Habsburg officer during this period. This is demonstrated through a comparative case study of officers serving in 1840 in the 51st line infantry regiment and the 17th border guard regiment (or 2nd Romanian border guard regiment). The case study focuses on three quantifiable indicators: education, language abilities, and knowledge of engineering. The data were gathered from the officers’ Conduite-Listen (personal records), which was an evaluation form that recorded a plethora of information about all the regiment’s Oberoffiziere (subaltern officers).
Key concepts for conserving biodiversity in agricultural landscapes
Authors:   La Trobe University, Bennett Andrew F. , Haslem Angie , Rainsford Frederick W. , Maisey Alex C. , Radford James Q. ,   La Trobe University,   La Trobe University,   La Trobe University,   La Trobe University
Published: November 2024

Agricultural lands that produce food, fibre and biofuels to sustain the human population represent the most widespread land use on Earth. Conserving global biodiversity will depend, largely, on how effectively species, communities and ecological processes are sustained in agricultural landscapes worldwide. The authors outline concepts for the conservation of biodiversity in agricultural landscapes, recognising that agricultural land uses are diverse and shape landscapes in different ways. A fundamental requirement for conservation is provision of suitable habitat in, and among, farm properties. They highlight the importance of a landscape perspective for conservation that recognises both the spatial heterogeneity and temporal changes that occur in agricultural landscapes. The land sparing – land sharing paradigm provides valuable insight into the inherent trade-offs between agricultural production and nature conservation. Finally, effective integration of agriculture and nature conservation must recognise the diverse stakeholders, including the people who live in these landscapes and their wellbeing.
The impact and design of field margins in promoting biodiversity in agricultural landscapes
Authors:   Bishops University, Morrison Jane
Published: November 2024

Heterogeneous agroecosystems with diverse natural areas are more resilient than homogeneous landscapes. One way of achieving this is by creating field margins in order to establish a network of semi-natural vegetation across the landscape. Field margins support biodiversity within agricultural systems, offering a range of ecosystem services. This chapter reviews the ways field margins benefit biodiversity, their design, management and enhancement with seed mixes, as well as economic aspects.
The impact and management of hedgerows in promoting biodiversity in agricultural landscapes
Authors:   Queen’s University of Belfast, Montgomery Ian , Reid Neil ,   Queen’s University of Belfast
Published: November 2024

Farm hedgerows supply diverse benefits to agriculture including pollination, pest control and improved production related to biodiversity. They also provide additional ecosystem services including carbon sequestration, shelter for crops and livestock, human well-being, and a bucolic aesthetic. This chapter explores the impact and management of hedgerows in promoting biodiversity in agricultural landscapes. The chapter begins by outlining the origins and management history of hedgerows. Discussion then moves to ecological processes and biodiversity in hedgerows, covering hedge structure and woody species, ground flora, belowground biodiversity, decomposition and nutrient cycling, invertebrate predators and parasites, pollinators, birds, bats, other mammals. Landscape factors influencing hedgerow biodiversity are then described, followed by a case study of hedgerows in Northern Ireland. Next, the wider benefits of increased biodiversity in hedgerows and key hedgerow management techniques to enhance biodiversity are highlighted. Finally, barriers to conservation management of hedgerows, policy affecting hedgerows are explored.
Developments in agri-environment schemes (AES): North America
Authors:   University of California-Berkeley, Rausser Gordon , Zilbreman David ,   University of California, Berkeley
Published: November 2024

This chapter presents an economic perspective on significant agri-environmental policies that affect U.S. agriculture and assesses some of the environmental outcomes of these policies. The authors first present a conceptual framework for designing and assessing environmental intervention in agriculture, emphasizing payment for environmental services programs (PES), which became a major agri-environmental intervention. They then explore the major agri-environmental programs affecting U.S. agriculture and other North American countries. Following this, they examine the results of studies assessing the economic and some of the environmental outcomes of agri-environmental programs in North America.
The future of animal rewilding in agricultural landscapes
Authors:   The Australian National University, Smith Kiarrah J. , Gordon Iain J. ,   The Australian National University, Wilson Belinda A. ,   The Australian National University, Manning Adrian D. ,   The Australian National University
Published: November 2024

Ecosystem services obtained by returning wild animals to agricultural landscapes can outweigh the disservices (e.g., livestock predation) of those same animals. We foresee three key management trends that will facilitate a balancing of economic and environmental gains in animal rewilding: (1) capturing wild provisioning services, (2) coordinating broad spatial heterogeneity in land use, and (3) employing coexistence conservation tactics. A resurgence of appreciation for wild animal products would provide opportunities for landholders to obtain new or supplementary income. Further gains could be facilitated by creating heterogeneous landscapes with various land sharing strategies that shift ecosystems away from intensive human use towards higher quality wild animal habitat. Finally, increased implementation of tactics that may drive or enable the adaptation of livestock, crops, their predators, as well as human perceptions and management strategies, could facilitate the coexistence of wild animals and agriculture that will help to produce net positive outcomes.
Animal rewilding in theory and practice: Australia and New Zealand
Authors:   University of Sydney, Dickman Christopher R. , Greenville Aaron C. ,   The University of Sydney, Wardle Glenda M. ,   The University of Sydney
Published: November 2024

Rewilding is the deliberate (re)introduction of animal species into local or regional areas with the joint aims to assist the conservation of those species and promote the re-establishment of lost or degraded ecological processes. In Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand rewilding is particularly important in reversing losses of species and ecological processes that are among the most severe in the world. This chapter outlines the benefits and the challenges of rewilding in Australia and New Zealand, noting that much successful rewilding occurs in places where invasive species have been removed. Four case studies are presented. The first two describe rewildings on formerly degraded agricultural land (Tiritiri Matangi Island, Scotia Sanctuary), while the third posits a conceptual rewilding program using a continental top predator, the dingo. The fourth case study describes a digitally-enabled survey and monitoring system on a mixed-agriculture farm that provides a step towards rewilding such landscapes in future.
Cronología comparada de la arquitectura tabasqueña vs arquitectura mexicana
Authors: Govea Ek Aurora , Ponce Sánchez Claudia
Published: November 2024

El espacio construido es tal vez la manifestación más tangible de la cultura. En él los seres humanos dejan la impronta de todas las actividades que realiza de manera cotidiana. De modo que en el espacio habitado, se conjuntan tanto materiales y técnicas constructivas, como  las circunstancias de su propio tiempo. Esto es lo que podrá observarse en el contenido de este libro
Aquí se expone en esencia un análisis comparativo de la evolución de la arquitectura tabasqueña y la arquitectura mexicana, en donde podrá apreciarse, la producción edilicia de México y Tabasco, en los mismos cortes temporales.
De esta manera se podrá, por un lado, explicar las particularidades del desarrollo de la arquitectura tabasqueña, respecto a la arquitectura del centro y norte del país y por otro, contribuir al conocimiento sobre arquitectura Mexicana, ya que, en la bibliografía especializada en arquitectura de nuestra nación, pocas veces se hace alusión a la arquitectura del Estado de Tabasco.
Partei-Images : Wahlverhalten im digitalen Zeitalter des 21. Jahrhunderts
Authors: Frerichs Daniel
Published: November 2024

Insbesondere durch die Digitalisierung von medialer und gesellschaftlicher Kommunikation haben sich Gegenstand und Rahmenbedingungen der traditionellen Modelle zur Erklärung von Wahlverhalten deutlich verändert. Ein Wahlerklärungsmodell, das die Integration der gesellschaftlichen Informationsströme bzgl. des wahlentscheidungsrelevanten Objekts ›politische Partei‹ nicht ermöglicht, wird den gesellschaftlichen Realitäten nicht (mehr) gerecht. Mit dem in dieser Monografie entwickelten und anhand von CDU und SPD empirisch bestätigten Partei-Image-Ansatz ist diese zentrale Prämisse zur Erklärung von individuellem Wahlverhalten im digitalen Zeitalter des 21. Jahrhunderts erfüllt. Zudem können Wahlentscheidungen auch dann noch sinnvoll erklärt werden, wenn Parteiloyalitäten in der Bevölkerung ihrer Anzahl und Stärke nach abnehmen. Da Partei-Images – gemessen anhand harter und weicher Partei-Image-Komponenten – als Heuristiken zentrale Bedeutung sowohl für den Informationsverarbeitungs- als auch für den Wahlentscheidungsprozess von Individuen zukommt, erlauben sie weiterhin die gleichzeitige Berücksichtigung von wähler- und medienorientierter Perspektive auf das Wahlverhalten. So können auf Basis von Partei-Images und deren inhaltlichen Interpretationsmöglichkeiten zum einen (neue) Antworten auf Fragen bezüglich der Gründe von Wechselwahl, Wahlenthaltung, Dealignment oder Realignment gegeben werden sowie die Frage nach einer Neuinterpretation der ›Parteiidentifikation‹ als politisches und nicht parteibezogenes Selbst-Bild des Individuums aufgeworfen werden. Zum anderen bieten Partei-Images das Fundament für eine Neubewertung von Medienwirkungen auf das Wahlverhalten und insbesondere auf das wahlrelevante Objekt "politische Partei" – in einem immer fluideren und volatileren Parteiensystem und Elektorat.
Polka Filuta para banda
Authors: Sant’ Anna Gomes José Pedro
Published: November 2024

José de Pedro de Sant’Anna Gomes foi, ao lado de seu irmão Carlos Gomes, figura central na vida musical de onde atualmente fica a cidade de Campinas. Seu papel foi de capital importância para a atividade das inúmeras bandas que atuaram em Campinas no final do século XIX e início do XX, muitas regidas por ele. Muitas das obras de Sant’Anna Gomes originais para banda foram perdidas e as remanescentes se tratam quase sempre de manuscritos, uma vez que poucas das obras do compositor foram publicadas. No acervo do Museu Carlos Gomes, em Campinas-SP, constam, entretanto, quatro manuscritos autógrafos, a saber: a Valsa Club Campineiro, a Quadrilha Club Semanal, e as polkas Filuta e Sem Fim. O manuscrito original da Polka Filuta consta de uma partitura de orquestra de treze páginas e foi dedicada a Joaquim D. da Silva. A presente publicação apresenta uma edição Urtext criada a partir deste manuscrito, com proposta de modernização da instrumentação original. Constam na publicação também as partes cavadas e o aparato crítico.
A psicanálise ante o presentismo neoliberal
Authors: Ferretti Marcelo Galletti
Published: November 2024

Este artigo pretende salientar o contraste entre o presentismo que vem tomando as abordagens terapêuticas dominantes e a psicanálise. O intuito é inquirir em que medida a psicanálise pode nos ser de auxílio ante os desafios impostos pela racionalidade neoliberal. Para tanto, o texto recupera, primeiramente, os traços e a constituição do que se pode chamar de presentismo neoliberal. Em seguida, procura reconstituir brevemente a maneira como esse presentismo veio a tomar forma naquelas abordagens terapêuticas desde a mudança de orientação apresentada a partir da terceira edição do Manual Diagnóstico e Estatístico de Transtornos Mentais (DSM-III). Num terceiro momento, salienta-se como Freud, em contrapartida, introduziu história e narração numa clínica até então pautada pela instantaneidade e pelo olhar.
Anthropology of the Central Asian Region in the Context of Transport Communications
Authors: Avatkov V. , Bronskaya E.
Published: November 2024

One of the new and promising directions in the study of international relations and world politics is anthropology. The anthropology of international relations, based on the history and sciences studying the behavior of a social organism, provides an opportunity for researchers and practitioners to understand the location of a social subject in a social space, as well as its social viability, which facilitates the consideration of the system of international relations and the behavior of its elements. The anthropological analysis of international relations is subject to specification by spheres, which was done in the article. The article examines the position of the Central Asian region in the system of political interactions based on the geo-economic approach. For a more substantive analysis, transport communications were chosen as an element of spatial analysis. Within the framework of the anthropological approach, Central Asia appears to researchers as a subject with spatial power based on the transit potential of territories in the global community.
Gagauzia: Struggle for Autonomy in the Conditions of Geopolitical Crisis
Authors: Smirnov A.
Published: November 2024

Among the hotbeds of confrontation that characterize the modern sphere of internal political, interstate and regional interactions in the post-Soviet space, attention is drawn to the acute contradictions that have existed for many years between the leadership of the Republic of Moldova and the Gagauz autonomy. A new round of tension in relations between Chisinau and Comrat began to unfold with the start of the Russian special military operation on the territory of Ukraine. Against the backdrop of an increasingly aggravated military-political situation and in the context of a tightening of the anti-Russian position of the Moldovan authorities in Gagauzia, autonomist sentiments have again become relevant. The Moldovan European Union membership referendum, scheduled for October 2024, gave Gagauz politicians reason to fear for the fate of Moldovan statehood. In turn, the head of the autonomy, Evgenia Gutsul, appealing to Russia for economic and political support is a geopolitical challenge for official Chisinau and its Western sponsors.
Politization of the Constitutional Court as a Factor that Influences the Struggle for Power in Moldova
Authors: Putintsev I.
Published: November 2024

Moldova saw intense political struggle in the last decades. Many times it led to a power change. Researchers focus primarily on the main actors: the Parliament, the President, the Government, the parties. This article examines another principal subject that is the Constitutional Court (CC). This body was supposed to be an impartial arbitrator that resolves conflicts between different institutions, but in practice it has significantly exceeded its power limits designed by the authors of the Moldova’s constitution. The influence on the СС has become one of the main trump cards in the struggle for power, for several times it has determined its outcome. Politization of the CC, its alignment with some political forces to the detriment of others had become so evident in the 2010s that in Juny 2019 all the constitutional judges were forced to resign early. This precedent that was quite untypical in world practice has not completely resolved the existing problems, and they can still be seen in Moldova.
Design and Implementation of a Musical System for Development of Creative Activities Through Electroacoustics in Educational Contexts
Authors: Peris Esteban , Murillo Adolf , Tejada Jesus
Published: November 2024

In the field of music education, the incorporation of technology originally designed for professionals presents both significant opportunities and challenges. These technologies, although advanced and powerful, are often not adapted to meet the specific needs of the educational environment. Therefore, this study details the design and implementation process of a system consisting of a hardware device called "Play Box" an associated software, "Imaginary Play Box". The Design Sciences Research Methodology (DSRM) specifically adapted to software development was used to structure the project. The three phases shown in this study ranged from the conception of an initial prototype to the realisation of a working software.
During the design phase, a questionnaire was developed to evaluate various aspects of the software, such as the visual interface, the programming of components and the sound interactivity provided by the Play Box. The technique of panels of experts in music pedagogy and programming in MAX-MSP was used to obtain critical feedback. This expert evaluation was crucial to iterate and polish the process of iteration and refining the software, culminating in a beta version optimised for the creation of electroacoustic music for music education.
Quantitative Risk Measurement in Power System Risk Management Methods and Applications
Authors: Luo Dongwen
Published: November 2024

Risk management in power systems has become an essential component of ensuring the reliability, stability, and economic efficiency of modern electrical grids. As power systems become increasingly complex and vulnerable to both natural and man-made disruptions, accurate and effective risk measurement techniques are crucial for mitigating potential threats and minimizing system failures. This paper provides a comprehensive review of risk measurement methodologies used in the context of power system risk management. It explores various quantitative techniques, including probabilistic risk assessment, fault tree analysis, and Monte Carlo simulations, and examines their application in evaluating system vulnerabilities, identifying potential hazards, and optimizing risk mitigation strategies. Furthermore, we discuss the integration of these methods with modern power system planning, operation, and control strategies, particularly in light of evolving renewable energy sources and distributed generation technologies. By focusing on both theoretical and practical aspects, this paper offers valuable insights for enhancing the robustness of power systems in the face of growing risks and uncertainties.
MC-Net: A Multi-Path Contextual Reasoning Framework for Multimodal Conversations
Authors: Parker Ethan , Harper Nia , Roy Jannat
Published: November 2024

Multimodal Conversation is a sophisticated vision-language task where an AI agent must engage in meaningful dialogues grounded in visual content. This requires a deep understanding of not only the presented question but also the dialog history and the associated image context. However, existing methods primarily focus on single-hop or single-path reasoning, which often fall short in capturing the nuanced multimodal relationships essential for generating accurate and contextually relevant responses. In this paper, we propose a novel and powerful model, the Multi-path Contextual Reasoning Model (MC-Net), which employs multi-path reasoning and multi-hop mechanisms to process complex multimodal information comprehensively. MC-Net integrates dialog history and image context in parallel, iteratively enriching the semantic representation of the input question through both paths. Specifically, MC-Net adopts a multi-path framework to simultaneously derive question-aware image features and question-enhanced dialog history features, effectively leveraging iterative reasoning processes within each path. Furthermore, we design an enhanced multimodal attention mechanism to optimize the decoder, enabling it to generate highly precise responses. Experimental results on the VisDial v0.9 and v1.0 datasets demonstrate that MC-Net significantly outperforms existing methods, showcasing its efficacy in advancing multimodal conversational AI.
Investigating Social Media Influencers' Impact on Travel Decisions: A Data-Driven Study
Authors: M KEERTANA , Vishnukumar Vijay
Published: November 2024

With an emphasis on how social media influencers affect travelers' views, preferences, and travel decisions, this research investigates the impact of these individuals on tourism decision-making. Using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, the research evaluates the influence of key influencer characteristics- such as authenticity, trustworthiness, expertise, and engagement on the attitudes and decisions of potential travelers. The findings aim to provide tourism marketers with actionable insights on effective influencer collaboration strategies to enhance engagement and promote destinations. A sample of 108 respondents was surveyed, and the data was analyzed using Chi-Square tests and simple percentage analysis to draw meaningful conclusions. The results offer valuable guidance for crafting targeted marketing campaigns that appeal to today’s digitally engaged and travel-savvy audience.
Factors Influencing Higher Institution Experience of African American Students—Bowie State University
Authors: Oduduwa Adetunji
Published: November 2024

This study explores the factors influencing the higher institution experience of African American students at Bowie StateUniversity, a historically Black College and University (HBCU). The study aims to understand the impacts of financialbarriers, academic preparedness, campus diversity, institutional support, and campus climate on the university experienceof African American students. By analyzing the responses of male and female students to a series of questions related tothese factors, the research seeks to identify key findings and implications for improving the higher education experienceof African American students. Key findings reveal that financial barriers were the most prevalent concern, with manystudents struggling with work demands and educational costs. While academic preparedness seemed less impactful, aneed for more inclusive curricula fostering diverse perspectives was identified. Institutional support had mixed results,with some students feeling well-supported and others having concerns unaddressed. The campus climate generallyfostered a sense of belonging, although some students reported incidents of discrimination. The findings of this studyprovided insights into the unique experiences of African American students and informed policy and practice to enhancetheir college experience. The study’s implications for future research highlight the necessity of examining therelationships among these variables using larger and more diverse samples across various institutions. Additionally,employing research methods that establish causal relationships is essential.
Şam Ümeyye ve Selimiye Cami Örnekleri Üzerinden Cami Mimarisinde Tevhîd İnancının Yansımaları
Authors: Tatar Muhammet
Published: November 2024

Bir içtepi ya da fıtrat eylemi olarak insanın içinde olan sanat üretme isteği kaçınılmaz olarak sanatçı kişiliği sanat üretmeden duramaz varlık konumuna yerleştirmektedir. Hayatın yansıması olarak görülmesi gereken sanat gündelik olaylar ya da duygular çerçevesinde üretildiği gibi antik çağlardan beri merkezine inanç sistemlerini koymuştur. Genele bakıldığında hacimli, üst düzey sanatsal üretimlerin inanç paralelinde özellikle tanrı ya da tanrılara adanan çalışmalar olduğu görülür. Çalışmanın ana eksenini tek tanrılı bir din olan İslam’ın Tanrı tasavvuru ve bu tasavvurun mimariye yansımaları oluşturmaktadır. Hem tanrı inancının hem de bütüncül bir inanç sisteminin ana omurgasını oluşturan yani mimariden yazıya, süslemeden müziğe her sanat alanında ana aks Tevhîd inancıdır. Bu alanda yapılan çalışmaların büyük çoğunluğunu salt biçimsel okumaların oluşturduğu ve bu okumaların da ağırlıklı olarak köken üzerine olduğu görülmektedir. Sanatın biçim ve içerik noktasında mükemmel birlikteliği oluşmasıyla kalıcı ve tutarlı çalışmalar ortaya çıkarabileceği inkâr edilemez bir gerçektir. Bu nedenle eserler okunurken biçimsel kökenin yanı sıra biçimi oluşturan düşünce dünyasının da gerektiği gibi verilmesi gerekmektedir. Bu bağlamda çalışma Şam Ümeyye Cami ve Edirne Selimiye Cami üzerinden genel hatlarıyla Allah tasavvurunun biçime nasıl yansıdığını göstermeyi amaçlamaktadır.
Анализ динамики эпидемического процесса COVID-19 в мире за неделю с 16.11.2024 г. по 22.11.2024 г.
Authors: Зимирова Анастасия , Поспелов Михаил , Иванова Александра , Дмитриева Людмила , Чумачкова Елена , Карнаухов Игорь , Щербакова Светлана , Кутырев Владимир
Published: November 2024

В обзоре представлен анализ эпидемиологической ситуации в странах мира по COVID-19 за неделю с 16.11.2024 г. по 22.11.2024 г.
The paradox of switching social medias: A mixed-method study of students' academic performance and social fatigue
Authors: Dharmawan Awang , Setiadi Tatak , Karli Ihsan
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the relationships among social media switching behavior, social fatigue, and academic performance among Generation Z university students. Despite the pervasive use of social media among this demographic, there is a lack of understanding of how social media switching affects academic outcomes and well-being. To address this research gap, a mixed-methods approach with a cross-sectional design was employed, analyzing data from a survey of 200 first-year Communication Science students in the State University of Surabaya (Unesa), Indonesia. The results reveal a statistically significant positive correlation between frequent social media account switching and higher academic performance, but no significant relationships between social media switching and social fatigue, or between social fatigue and academic performance. By understanding these collectivist dynamics between social media usage, academic performance, and social fatigue, this will provide valuable insights for educators and policymakers to develop strategies that promote a healthier balance between digital engagement and academic responsibilities.
The use of blockchain technology in IT-medicine
Authors: Vishniakou U. A.
Published: November 2024

The subject of research is the use of blockchain technology in IT medicine. The purpose of the article is to analyze the use of blockchain technology in IT medicine, analyze its use in the world, and propose models: the directions of blockchain in medicine and electronic marketing. The main directions of using blockchain technology in medicine are considered, the application and prospects of using blockchain in medical institutions of Russia and developed countries of the world are determined. The analysis of various projects is carried out. Blockchain technologies allow you to transfer work to a digital medium, digitize all data and work with all documents within a large global information system. Advantages: decentralization, personal ownership of medical data, accessibility and reliability, transparency and trust, verifi of data. A model of information management in IT medicine using blockchain has been developed, including the management of electronic medical records; drug supply chain management and anti-counterfeiting; analysis of medical data; conducting clinical and biomedical research; remote monitoring of patients. The structure of Internet marketing has been developed on the basis of a distributed system using a portal of subsystems for the supply and distribution of medicines to meet the needs of patients for various medical institutions of the Republic of Belarus, with the support of intelligent agents and blockchain technologies.
Miedos y preocupaciones de madres durante la pandemia COVID-19 en la cohorte longitudinal, Brasil 2019-2021
Authors:   , Quispe Espejo Gabriela Lucero
Published: November 2024

Objetivos del estudio: Determinar los factores sociodemográficos relacionados a los miedos y preocupaciones de madres durante la pandemia del COVID19 en la cohorte longitudinal, Brasil 2019-2021.Materiales y métodos: Se basó en la administración de un cuestionario online único y estandarizado a madres perinatales mediante contacto telefónico. La validación de la prueba diagnóstica se ejecutó mediante el análisis de datos. La muestra se obtuvo de las 2,313 madres monitoreadas, de las cuales se seleccionaron 987 que completaron preguntas relacionadas con este tema. Resultados: Se encontró que las preocupaciones y el miedo de las madres hacia sus hijos, presentaron una pérdida del 57.3% de la muestra. La mayoría de las madres eran blancas (81%) y vivían con el padre del niño (87.9%). La mediana de edad materna fue de 27 años, con una mediana de 11 años de educación y un ingreso familiar mediano de R$ 2,412.60. Se analizó la asociación entre las preocupaciones de las madres y diversas variables. Se encontró que un aumento en el ingreso familiar mensual se asoció con una reducción en la preocupación por el riesgo de que el hijo contraiga COVID-19. Conclusiones: El factor sociodemográfico relacionado a los miedos y preocupaciones de madres durante la pandemia fue el ingreso familiar en la cohorte longitudinal, Brasil 2019-2021.
Residencia estudiantil biofílica destinado a los jóvenes de BECA 18 para minimizar la deserción temprana
Authors:   , Bautista Cuarez Edison Humberto
Published: November 2024

Este trabajo de finalización de curso es un proyecto que se está desarrollando en la ciudad de Lima - Perú, en el distrito de Santiago de Surco, el cual se trata de una residencia de estudiantes biofílica para un programa de becas en Perú llamado BECA 18. El objetivo del trabajo de curso es desarrollar una residencia estudiantil dirigida y predestinada a estudiantes que pertenecen al programa BECA 18, jóvenes que deben migrar de sus países de origen a la ciudad de Lima para estudiar. Este proyecto tiene como objetivo prevenir los altos riesgos de deserción temprana y contribuir a la retención de los becarios durante los próximos 3 o 5 años de estudio. El proyecto se basa en estrategias como; La incorporación de espacios sociales verticales y horizontales para promover la integración y socialización de los estudiantes residentes. Asimismo, para crear vínculos de convivencia entre la población pública y los estudiantes, se contarán con usos mixtos, para lo cual se diseñó un paseo urbano, el cual está compuesto por espacios comerciales, un restaurante, un auditorio, entre otros; Generando así una articulación urbana, que permita gestionar los intereses públicos y privados. Por otro lado, el proyecto intenta en la medida de lo posible romper con el diseño tradicional de una residencia o conjunto habitacional, es por ello que se propusieron espacios sociales tanto en la planta baja como en los pisos superiores, los cuales se distribuyen de manera alternativa a lo largo del edificio. generando un ritmo diferente en la fachada exterior de cada bloque. Por otro lado, los edificios están conectados por una pista de atletismo que cumple una doble función: puente panorámico (mirador) y articulador social. La ejecución del proyecto respeta y es amigable con las edificaciones existentes en su entorno, ya que no actúa como barrera al paso de la ventilación y no bloquea las vistas. Por otro lado, el diseño estructural, los ejes hidráulicos, la posición de las ventanas y puertas de los edificios fueron bien pensados para darle un alto grado de flexibilidad, lo que en el futuro no será impedimento para cambiar su configuración y Modulación interna según la demanda existente. En cuanto a la biofilia, se aplicó al proyecto con base en los 14 estándares de diseño biofílico; Este tema es un factor muy importante tanto para la salud mental como física de los estudiantes, influyendo también de forma positiva en su rendimiento académico. Finalmente, el proyecto tiene un segundo objetivo que va de la mano del primero; Busca contribuir al desarrollo económico sostenible del estado a través de una economía circular.
A comparative study on the chronic responses of titanium dioxide nanoparticles on aerobic granular sludge and algal-bacterial granular sludge processes
Authors: Kedves Alfonz , Haspel Henrik , Yavuz Çağdaş , Kutus Bence , Kónya Zoltán
Published: November 2024

The chronic effects of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) on aerobic granular sludge (AGS) and algal-bacterial granular sludge (ABGS) was examined in this study. Sequencing batch bioreactors (SBRs) and photo sequencing batch bioreactors (PSBRs) were operated with synthetic wastewater containing 0, 1, 5, 10, 20, 30, and 50 mg L− 1 TiO2 NPs for 10 days. Nanoparticles at concentrations of 1 and 5 mg L− 1 did not impact nutrient removal but led to an increase in extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs), primarily in protein (PN). With increasing nanoparticle concentration, the negative effect became more pronounced, mainly in the AGS SBRs. At 50 mg L− 1 TiO2, chemical oxygen demand (COD), ammonia-nitrogen (NH3-N), and phosphorus (PO43−) removal decreased by 20.9%, 12.2%, and 35.1% in AGS, respectively, while in ABGS, they reached only 13.4%, 5.7%, and 14.2%. ABGS exhibited steady-state nutrient removal at 30 and 50 mg L− 1 TiO2 NPs after around 5 days. The higher microbial activity and EPS content in the sludge, coupled with the symbiotic relationship between algae and bacteria, contributed to the higher tolerance of ABGS to nanoparticles. Finally, although nanoparticles reduced biomass in both types of bioreactors, the accumulation of TiO2 NPs in the sludge, confirmed by Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis, and the absence of detectable titanium concentrations in the effluent wastewater, measured by Inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometry, may be attributed to the specific operational conditions of this study, including the relatively short operation period (10 days) and high initial MLSS concentration (6 g L− 1).
Robust Visible-infrared Person Re-identification via Frequency-Space Joint Disentanglement and Fusion Network
Authors: Sun Rui , Wang Xuebin , Huang Guoxi , Chen Long , Qian Libing , Gao Jun
Published: November 2024

Visible-Infrared person re-identification holds significant importance in domains like security surveillance and intelligent retrieval. Existing methods mainly focus on utilizing spatial information to mitigate modality discrepancies and extract modality-shared features, overlooking the vital person discriminative information embedded in the frequency domain. Additionally, these methods also lack sufficient robustness, making them prone to the adverse effects of noise and damage. To address this issue, we propose a novel Frequency-Space Joint Disentanglement and Fusion Network (FSDF) to explore the key information in both spatial and frequency domains. Specifcally, we design a Frequency and Spatial Information Fusion (FSIF) module to fuse the crucial identity information contained in the frequency and spatial domain using the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) and feature fusion. Furthermore, as noise commonly manifests as high-frequency information, we design a High-low Frequency Information Disentanglement Mining (HFIDM) module to disentangle high- and low-frequency information and extract crucial robust features, effectively mitigating modal differences and reducing the impact of noise. Extensive experimental results have shown that the proposed FSDF not only outperforms other state-of-the-art methods on the SYSU-MM01, RegDB, and LLCM datasets but also maintains competitiveness in challenging corrupt scenes.
Can Police Officers Handle Mental Health Cases in Western PA?
Authors: Ambrosini Robert , Hartle Frank , Trunkos Judit
Published: November 2024

An increasingly important question in law enforcement is whether officers can handle a variety of mental health cases. The authors in this article turn to police officers in Western Pennsylvania to find answers to this question. Using survey questions designed for this study in 2023, the authors are specifically interested in the attitudes of police officers specifically about two questions: 1) how prepared they feel they are; and 2) if they feel like they need more training. The results indicate the surveyed police officers are unevenly trained and the majority need more training to better handle mental health cases.
Probabilistic flood inundation prediction using copula-corrected precipitation forecast
Authors: Unnithan S L Kesav , Biswal Basudev , Rudiger Christoph , Ghosh Subimal , Dubey Amit Kumar
Published: November 2024

Flood forecasting is an effective disaster management and risk reduction tool, especially as climate change and urbanisation increase the frequency and intensity of flood events worldwide. We propose a flood inundation forecasting system incorporating a copula-corrected forecast rainfall mechanism to rectify the spatio-temporal inconsistency between observed (from the Indian Meteorological Department – IMD) and forecast rainfall (Global Ensemble Forecast System – GEFS) patterns. The Dynamic Budyko hydrological model and a conceptual flood inundation model were coupled successively to this corrective mechanism and executed continuously to map the inundation extent for a 1 in 100-year flood event across Kerala, India. The forecast inundation was mapped with a spatial accuracy between 61% and 48% for lead times between 1 and 7 days, respectively, for the peak flood day on August 16, 2018. We tested the conceptual inundation modelling framework across Kerala for its capability to be operationally deployed for emergency flood mitigation purposes with runtimes of 2 ~ 3 hours/lead day.
Assessment Of Feeding Intensity Of Tilapia Based On Improved VGG16 And Voice Spectrograms
Authors: huang Xvyang , Ma Xinli , Jin Jing , Fan Shengli , Xie Yufeng , Cai Weiming
Published: November 2024

In aquaculture, understanding fish appetite is crucial for developing effective feeding strategies. Fish feeding intensity is a direct indicator of their appetite. This study aims to develop a method for assessing fish feeding intensity using acoustic spectrograms and a convolutional neural network. The algorithm categorizes feeding intensity into four levels: strong, medium, weak, and none. By collecting acoustic feeding signals from tilapia in a recirculating water system, these signals were converted into a spectrogram to visualize time-dependent amplitudes across different frequencies. An improved VGG16 model, incorporating a specially designed attention mechanism fusion module, was utilized to accurately assess feeding intensity. The experimental results indicate that the proposed method improves classification accuracy by 1.83% over the original model, achieving 94.37% accuracy, and increases computational speed by 2.77%. The model's performance superiority was further validated by comparisons with other classical network models. This method offers an objective and automated way to detect fish feeding intensity, which can subsequently be applied to improve feed utilization in tilapia farming processes.
ENJOYING THE NOVEL BUT HAVING A HARD TIME
Authors: Poyas Yael , Elkad-Lehman Ilana
Published: November 2024

This article discusses teachers’ experience of reading a graphic novel for adults. Graphic novels have been increasingly integrated in education systems recently, hence the importance of analyzing the experience of the teachers responsible for mediating those texts for their students. The participants were 48 teachers, most of them for language arts, studying for a graduate degree in Israeli colleges. The research question was: What characterizes the teachers’ acquaintance with graphic novels and their response to the genre? The data were collected from a questionnaire completed after reading opening pages of a graphic novel, which included both closed and open-ended questions. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and the qualitative data using thematic analysis. The participants attested to shallow familiarity with the genre. While enjoying the encounter with it, many confessed to a difficulty reading due to cognitive overload caused by an excess of verbal, visual, graphic and spatial elements and the difficulty integrating them. The findings thus suggest a need for teachers to study the language of graphic novels and gain experience reading them before they feel comfortable teaching them in class.
Estimating the iron oxidation state of serpentinite using X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy
Authors: Yoshida Kazuki , Okamoto Atsushi , Oyanagi Ryosuke , Niwa Yasuhiro , Kimura Masao
Published: November 2024

Iron can exist in serpentinite in various oxidation states. Changes in the oxidation state of Fe play a crucial role in geological processes, including supporting diverse biological systems on the ocean floor and the redox states of aqueous fluids released in subduction zones. Synchrotron X-ray absorption near-edge structure (XANES) spectroscopy has been used to measure the oxidation state of Fe in serpentine minerals; however, a general scheme for estimating the oxidation state of Fe in serpentinite composed of several Fe-bearing minerals has not been established. We have evaluated the accuracy of using XANES spectra to estimate the Fe3+/ΣFe ratio (molar ratio of Fe3+ to total Fe) of physical olivine–magnetite mixtures and serpentinites. Two approaches were tested: (1) linear combination fitting (LCF) and (2) pre-edge peak analysis of XANES spectra. Estimating Fe3+/ΣFe using analysis of the pre-edge peaks was not always suitable when magnetite was included. Using LCF, XANES spectra are well fitted by the optimal combination of Fe-bearing minerals, even for mixtures of magnetite and Fe-bearing silicate minerals (i.e., serpentine and olivine). The Fe3+/ΣFe ratios of the serpentinites were estimated with a root mean squared error (RMSE) of 0.14 with LCF. These results demonstrate that LCF of XANES spectra is useful for estimating the oxidation state of Fe in serpentinites.
Legal bearings of the discontinuation of hormone replacement therapy in patients with venous thrombosis
Authors: Zubkov D. S.
Published: November 2024

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Aculturação dos consumidores entre fãs brasileiros de K-pop
Authors: Palha Armando Perez , Souza-Leão André Luiz Maranhão de , Moura Bruno Melo
Published: November 2024

A ressonância mercadológica do principal gênero musical da cultura pop coreana, denominada como K-pop, vem crescendo mundialmente ao longo dos últimos anos. Dentre os mercados consumidores, o Brasil se destaca pela maneira como os fãs deste gênero musical se articulam a valores de culturas historicamente distantes através de suas práticas de consumo. Neste contexto, o presente estudo buscou compreender como fãs brasileiros de K-pop experimentam um processo de aculturação dos consumidores. Para tanto, foram realizadas vinte entrevistas virtuais em profundidade com fãs brasileiros de K-pop de doze estados diferentes localizados nas cinco regiões do país. As entrevistas foram transcritas e organizadas, de modo a serem tratadas pela Análise de Conteúdo Interpretativa, o que permitiu a identificação de vinte e seis códigos associados a três categorias. Tais categorias refletem os resultados da pesquisa acerca das formas de aculturação dos consumidores experimentada pelos fãs brasileiros de K-pop, à saber: culto ao gênero musical, performance dos ídolos musicais e práticas comunais do fandom. Tais achados revelam que a aculturação dos consumidores se dá através da assimilação e integração de uma cultura estrangeira por meio de práticas de consumo experienciada por fãs.
Enhancing Physics Learning in Sekolah Indonesia Kuala Lumpur (SIKL) by Utilizing Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Khalif Muhammad Ardhi , Saputri Affa Ardhi , Juwanda Kuntoro Adi , Sudarmanto Agus , Fatimatuzzahro Voni
Published: November 2024

The surge in digital learning technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), has reshaped education. This community service initiative at Sekolah Indonesia Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia targets AI training to innovate physics education. The multifaceted approach encompasses preparation, implementation, and evaluation stages, employing methods like Focus Group Discussions, training sessions, and mentoring. AI plays a pivotal role in assisting students with assignments, analyzing physics problems, and creating presentation media for school tasks, utilizing applications such as Canva+ChatGPT and Google Slides+ChatGPT. Training outcomes at Sekolah Indonesia Kuala Lumpur showcase participants' proficiency in AI-driven presentation media, achieving an impressive average score of 84.67. Among 27 participants, only one fell short of the 75-point passing criteria. To maximize AI's role in physics learning, ongoing implementation and support are crucial in subsequent activities.