bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Shorter Versus Longer-term Antibiotic Treatments for Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Children: A Meta-analysis
Authors: Gao Ya , Liu Ming , Yang Kelu , Zhao Yunli , Tian Jinhui , Pernica Jeffrey M , Guyatt Gordon
Published: May 2023

CONTEXT

The optimal duration of antibiotic treatment of children with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains unclear.

OBJECTIVES

This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of shorter versus longer duration of antibiotic treatment of children with CAP.

DATA SOURCES

We searched Medline, Embase, CENTRAL, and CINAHL.

STUDY SELECTION

Randomized clinical trials comparing shorter (≤5 days) with longer duration antibiotic treatments in children with CAP.

DATA EXTRACTION

Paired reviewers independently extracted data and we performed random-effects meta-analyses to summarize the evidence.

RESULTS

Sixteen trials with 12 774 patients, treated as outpatients with oral antibiotics, proved eligible. There are probably no substantial differences between shorter-duration and longer-duration antibiotics in clinical cure (odds ratio 1.01, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.87 to 1.17; risk difference [RD] 0.1%; moderate certainty), treatment failure (relative risk [RR] 1.06, 95% CI 0.93 to 1.21; RD 0.3%; moderate certainty), and relapse (RR 1.12, 95% CI 0.92 to 1.35; RD 0.5%; moderate certainty). Compared with longer-duration antibiotics, shorter-duration antibiotics do not appreciably increase mortality (RD 0.0%, 95% CI −0.2 to 0.1; high certainty), and probably have little or no impact on the need for change in antibiotics (RR 1.03, 95% CI 0.72 to 1.47; RD 0.2%; moderate certainty), need for hospitalization (RD −0.2%, 95% CI −0.9 to 0.5; moderate certainty), and severe adverse events (RD 0.0%, 95% CI −0.2 to 0.2; moderate certainty).

LIMITATIONS

For some outcomes, evidence was lacking.

CONCLUSIONS

Duration of antibiotic therapy likely makes no important difference in patient-important outcomes. Healthcare workers should prioritize the use of shorter-duration antibiotics for children with CAP treated as outpatients with oral antibiotics.
Simultaneous determination of sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim and bromhexine in veterinary formulation using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
Authors: Dos Santos Patrícia Espinosa , Serrou do Amaral Marcos , Mohamad Kassab Nájla
Published: May 2023

Aim: To develop and to validate a simple, sensitive and fast method for the simultaneous determination of sulfamethoxazole (SMT), trimethoprim (TMP) and bromhexine (BMX) in veterinary formulation by high performance liquid chromatography according to the guidelines of the Validation and Control Guide for analytical quality of medicines in food products and veterinary medicines, RDC 166/2017 and international guides International Conference on Harmonization and International Association of Official Analytical Chemists. Materials and methods:The separation was performed on a ThermoScientific® C18 AcclaimTM120 analytical column (4.6 × 250 mm, 5 µm), with a flow rate of 0.7 mL min-1 and detection at 245 nm, 265 nm and 271 nm, for BMX, SMT and TMP, respectively. All measurements were performed in methanol: water (84:16 v/v; pH 3.0). The analytical curves were linear (r > 0.9997) in the concentration range of 15.0 to 30.0 μg·mL-1 for SMT, 3.0 to 9.0 μg·mL-1 for TMP and 0.5 to 2.0 μg·mL-1 for BMX. Results: The method proved to be accurate, with coefficients of variation below the maximum limit of 2.0%, robust, without significant influence of the variations used in the analysis, exact (recovery >99%) and selective, in the assessment of interference from adjuvants. Conclusion:Therefore, the developed method proved to be suitable for routine quality control analyzes for the simultaneous determination of SMT, TMP and BMX in pharmaceutical formulations.
Acessibilidade audiovisual
Authors: Nunes Valeria Fernandes , Souza Adriana Baptista de , Guimarães Daniele Fernandes da Silva
Published: May 2023

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar etapas da produção de legendas para pessoas surdas ou ensurdecidas e processos de tradução no par linguístico Libras (Língua Brasileira de Sinais) - português. Por meio de uma pesquisa documental e qualitativa, investigamos como tais procedimentos foram desenvolvidos pelo “TradInter Lab: laboratório de tradução audiovisual acessível e interpretação Libras - português” da UFRJ (Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro) para promover a acessibilidade comunicativa em conteúdos audiovisuais de eventos acadêmicos. A fundamentação teórica baseia-se em estudos sobre tradução audiovisual e acessibilidade comunicativa, normativos legais brasileiros e reflexos da pandemia de COVID-19 nesses processos. Os resultados preliminares apontam caminhos para uma tradução audiovisual cada vez mais acessível.
Visualizing Linguistic Complexity and Proficiency in Learner English Writings
Authors: Gaillat Thomas , Lafontaine Antoine , Knefati Anas
Published: May 2023

In this article, we focus on the design of a second language (L2) formative feedback system that provides linguistic complexity graph reports on the writings of English for special purposes students at the university level. The system is evaluated in light of formative instruction features pointed out in the literature. The significance of complexity metrics is also evaluated. A learner corpus of English classified according to the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR) was processed using a pipeline that computes 83 complexity metrics. By way of analysis of variance (ANOVA) testing, multinomial logistic regression, and clustering methods, we identified and validated a set of nine significant metrics in terms of proficiency levels. Validation with classification gave 67.51% (A level), 60.16% (B level), and 60.47% (C level) balanced accuracy. Clustering showed between 53.10% and 67.37% homogeneity, depending on the level. As a result, these metrics were used to create graphical reports about the linguistic complexity of learner writing. These reports are designed to help language teachers diagnose their students’ writings in comparison with prerecorded cohorts of different proficiencies.
‘Malgré la pandémie’
Authors: Banks David
Published: May 2023

This article presents an analysis of the 2021 New Year address to the nation given by the French president, Emmanuel Macron, after nine months of the COVID-19 crisis. The theoretical perspective used is systemic functional linguistics, and comparisons are made with my prior analysis of his address for the previous year. The study focuses on Macron's use of personal pronouns. It was found that the first-person singular subject pronoun, je, occurs predominantly with mental processes, but that the plural subject pronoun, nous, occurs more frequently, and that the dominant process type is material. Further, whereas the first-person singular is rarely present other than as the subject, the first-person plural frequently occurs as a possessive. Thus, as is common in Macron's discourse more generally, je is avoided in favour of nous, and Macron plays on the ambiguity of this pronoun to draw the public into shared responsibility for governmental policy. One difference with the 2020 address is that here he uses few expressions of modality, and these are rarely deontic (obligation), most being dynamic (physical possibility).
Diffusion potentials in saturated hardened cement paste upon chloride exposure
Authors: Ziehensack Elke , Keßler Sylvia , Angst Ueli , Hilbig Harald , Gehlen Christoph
Published: May 2023

The diffusion potentials can cause significant errors in corrosion-related investigations of reinforced concrete structures (half-cell potential mapping, potentiometric sensors). Therefore, an improved understanding of the diffusion potentials in cement-based materials is needed. This study investigates the permselective behavior and its implication for the arising diffusion potentials. A diffusion cell is used to study the diffusion potentials in hardened cement pastes with imposed NaCl gradients. The cement pastes consist of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and blast furnace cement (BFC) with water-cement ratios of 0.30–0.70. Laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) is used to determine the concentration profiles of Cl, Na, K and Ca in the cement pastes with a high spatial resolution (100 µm). For the BFC pastes, considerable differences in the Cl− and Na+ mobilities are found, indicating their permselective behavior. Despite the permselective behavior, the measured diffusion potentials are small (− 6 to + 3 mV) for all investigated cement pastes due to the high pH levels (13–14) in the pore solutions. However, when using the diffusion cell, the pH differences interfere with the measured diffusion potentials. The interfering pH differences need to be considered for an accurate measurement of the diffusion potentials in cement pastes.
Efectos psicológicos en talento humano en salud colombiano con exposición a SARS CoV 2
Authors:   Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Bedoya Cardona Erika Yohanna , Álvarez Zuluaga Carlos Andrés , Rubio Elorza Jorge Humberto , García Borrero Luis Mauricio , Zapata Rueda Carla María
Published: May 2023

Durante la fase inicial de la pandemia, muchos profesionales del talento humano en salud colombiano se vieron obligados a cambiar sus lugares y modalidades de prestación de servicios. Como es bien sabido que una medida de prevención como la cuarentena también puede generar efectos psicológicos negativos, el objetivo del presente estudio fue describir características sociodemográficas, contagios y diagnóstico de COVID-19, estado de salud, abuso de alcohol, sustancias psicoactivas, cambios en las condiciones de trabajo, disminución o desabastecimiento de elementos de protección personal, medicamentos y recurso humano, percepción de la medida de cuarentena y respeto de medidas de seguridad sanitaria, expectativas sobre la pandemia, etc., en una muestra no probabilística de 133 profesionales que respondieron de manera voluntaria un cuestionario en línea. Los resultados mostraron que las mujeres, personas jóvenes, en primera línea de salud, con enfermedades crónicas, trastornos mentales, con parientes o colegas contagiados, son más vulnerables psicológicamente durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Estos resultados contribuyen a comprender las respuestas ante la cuarentena y la pandemia en el talento humano en salud y ayudan a identificar factores protectores y de vulnerabilidad para diseñar programas de intervención y prevención.
Ferramentas de e-learning no contexto ensino-aprendizagem
Authors:   Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Garcia Jorge Esparteiro
Published: May 2023

E-learning tools in the context of education and learning
Um Inquérito para Verificação da Cibersegurança nas Organizações Públicas Municipais em Portugal
Authors:   Universidade do Minho, Branco Jr. Teófilo T. , Fonseca Isabel Celeste da ,   Universidade do Minho
Published: May 2023

A estrutura tecnológica das organizações expandiu-se e o número de utilizadores aumentou consideravelmente com o avanço na digitalização dos serviços. Por conseguinte, é necessário implementar medidas de segurança para preservar as ameaças e riscos relacionados com a segurança dos dados. Para isso, foi desenvolvido um inquérito com o objetivo de fornecer um panorama da situação em que se encontra a segurança cibernética nas organizações contendo os principais pontos de controlo a serem observados. Este trabalho foi realizado com base na revisão da literatura e entrevistas com especialistas. O objetivo deste inquérito é possibilitar a verificação dos quesitos relacionados com a cibersegurança nos orgãos da administração de governos municipais para que estes se previnam melhor dos ciber ataques.
Exposure to endocrine disruptors and alterations in mineralized tissues: A Narrative Review
Authors:   Unidad de Patología, Departamento de Estomatología, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile, Contreras-Meza Paula , Jacques Jaime A. ,   Unidad de Periodoncia, Departamento de Estomatología, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile
Published: May 2023

Background: Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) would cause alterations in organs/systems of exposed individuals or their progeny. Objetive: To identify and analyze the main published findings on the effects of exposure to EDCs on teeth, cartilage, and bone. Material and Methods: Two databases were analyzed: Medline and Web of Science. Only observational studies analyzing the effect of EDCs on mineralized tissues published since 2006 were included in the study. Results: 25 articles were selected, most of them involving EDCs pesticides, plasticizers, or personal care products, highlighting organochlorine compounds, bisphenols, phthalates, dioxins, parabens, and perfluoroalkyls. Thirty-six per cent of the studies reported an accumulation of EDCs in teeth or bones, while 64% reported alterations in their development or morphology, mainly at the bone level, primarily affecting their mineral density and size, as well as that of the bones of exposed individuals or their progeny. The type of effect observed was related to the EDCs analyzed, and it seemed to depend on variables such as age, sex, ethnicity/race, and even the metabolic status of the individuals in the different species analyzed. No evidence associated with effects on cartilage was found. Conclusion: EDCs in the environment, at work, or at home, under different exposure routes, are capable of accumulating in teeth and bone, particularly affecting the latter. It is necessary to study the effect of EDCs on mineralized tissues in agro-industrial areas, especially on teeth.
Clinical follow-up at 18 months of two Bulk Fill occlusal composite resins. A double-blind randomized clinical study
Authors:   Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Andres Bello. Santiago, Chile., Vildósola Grez Patricio , Rodriguez Dueri Sara ,   Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Andres Bello. Santiago, Chile., Carrión Jenifer ,   Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Andres Bello. Santiago, Chile., Saez Constanza ,   Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Andres Bello. Santiago, Chile., Nakouzi Momares Jorge ,   Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Andres Bello. Santiago, Chile.
Published: May 2023

Objetive: To compare the clinical behavior of two types of Bulk Fill composite resins and a nanohybrid resin at 18 months in occlusal restorations. Material and Methods: Three occlusal restorations were performed in each one of the 55 participants. They were randomly distributed into three groups, TN: Tetric-N-Ceram Bulk-Fill, FK: Filtek Bulk-Fill, and Z350: Filtek Z350XT. Adhesive techniques and restorative procedures were performed according to the manufacturer's instructions for each restorative material used. In TN and FK an increment of 4mm was applied, and in Z350 increments of ≤2mm depth were applied. Two calibrated operators evaluated the restorations at baseline and at 18 months using the FDI World Dental Federations system (1: excellent, 2: good, 3: satisfactory, 4: unsatisfactory, 5: poor) for clinical marginal staining (MS) properties, fracture-retention (FR), superficial texture (ST), marginal integrity (MI), postoperative sensitivity (PS) and caries (C). Kruskal-Wallis and Wilcoxon were used to compare the 3 groups at 18 months (5% significance). Results: 38 patients with a total of 114 restorations were assessed, being evaluated with excellent clinical behavior; MI, 78.9% in Z350, 89.51% in TN and 81.6% in FK; ST 73.5% in Z350, 86.8% in TN, and 84.2% in FK; MS 84.2% in Z350, 84.2% in TN, and 91.2% in FK; PS 100% in Z350 and 97.3% in TN and FK; in C and FR, 100% in the 3 groups. There were no significant differences between the three groups (p>0.05). Conclusion: The three resins studied presented a good clinical performance at 18 months without showing significant differences in the clinical properties evaluated.
Are nurse plants useful for facilitating the reintroduction of mid- and late successional tree species in tropical montane cloud forests?
Authors: Flores-Cano Jorge Alberto , Gelviz-Gelvez Sandra Milena , Douterlungne David , Badano Ernesto I.
Published: May 2023

Background: In Mexico, where 50 % of the original Tropical montane cloud forest (TMCF) has been lost due to human activities, the restoration of these forests is essential.
Questions and/or hypotheses: (1) L. styraciflua favors the survival and growth of Q. germana and M. schiedeana species (2) Are there competitive effects between nurses and beneficiary species? and (3) Is the magnitude of these positive/negative interspecific interactions affected by the canopy cover of nurses?
Studied species: Liquidambar styraciflua L. (pioneer tree), Magnolia schiedeana Schltdl. (mid-successional tree) and Quercus germana Schltdl. & Cham. (late-successional tree).
Study site and dates: A fallow in Xilitla, state of San Luis Potosí, Mexico, between 2016 and 2018.
Methods: Seedling of mid- and late-successional species were transplanted 0.3 m and 2 m away from the stems of pioneer tree (protected and unprotected saplings, respectively). Performance of the species were compared after two years and the effects of canopy cover of pioneer trees.
Results: Pioneer trees facilitated the establishment probabilities of the mid-and late-successional ones. Increasing canopy cover of pioneer trees enhanced the establishment probabilities of both beneficiary species.
Conclusions: Joint transplanting of pioneer trees with mid- and late-successional tree seedlings in their close vicinity is a strategy to favor the recovery of the ecosystem.
Pensamiento complejo y sistémico en educación física y promoción de actividad física
Authors: Arango-Paternina Carlos Mario , Watts-Fernández Willinton Javier , Brownson Ross
Published: May 2023

En este texto exploramos las ventajas y limitaciones de adoptar e implementar el pensamiento complejo y el pensamiento sistémico en educación física y promoción de actividad física. Para ello, revisamos contribuciones desde la teoría crítica y el pensamiento complejo y sistémico. A partir de la convergencia de estos campos de conocimiento, y entendiendo la educación física y la promoción de actividad física como sistemas complejos, buscamos que se adopte una postura integradora y relacional para avanzar en las disciplinas del movimiento corporal humano. Analizamos también las ventajas y desafíos de implementar este abordaje y sugerimos ejemplos de intervención sistémica. Finalmente, planteamos y describimos las limitaciones y barreras del mundo real para su implementación.
Campo teórico de las identidades deportiva y profesional en Educación Física
Authors: Pulido Quintero Sandra Maryory
Published: May 2023

Este artículo analiza cómo se configura la identidad profesional y su relación con la identidad deportiva o atlética durante la formación inicial del licenciado en Educación Física. Se hizo una revisión documental de la producción escrita entre 2009 y 2020. Se rastrean títulos y palabras clave de 434 artículos alojados en bases de datos de artículos científicos y se seleccionan 57 que cumplen con los criterios de inclusión. A partir de esta muestra se esbozó una aproximación a la noción de la identidad, sus fundamentos, sus quiebres y sus usos para construir una red conceptual relacionada con la identidad, su condición corporal, deportiva y formativa. Las conclusiones muestran un marco cultural para comprender la formación inicial en la Educación Física y sus implicaciones prácticas.
Comparison of treatments for cellulose pulp from agro-industrial wastes from the Amazon region
Authors: Panduro-Pisco Grober , Amasifuen-Rengifo Angie Stefani , Rubina-Arana Edwar Edinson , Leon-Moreno David
Published: May 2023

Agroindustrial waste (AIW) is a potential source of cellulose, which can be obtained through different treatments. In this study, we evaluated four delignification treatments (10% sodium hydroxide, 50% ethanol, distilled water, and 25% Mohr's salt) to obtain cellulose pulp from four Amazonian AIWs (banana peel, cassava peel, sugarcane bagasse, and rice husk). Our results showed that sodium hydroxide treatment had the highest lignin removal and increased cellulose content, while Mohr's salt treatment had the lowest cellulose yield and lignin removal. Banana peel and rice husk had the highest cellulose yield, while cassava peel had the lowest. Distilled water treatment at medium temperature had similar lignin removal and cellulose yield to the sodium hydroxide and ethanol treatments. Our findings suggest that AIWs have great potential as a source of cellulose and that these economical, simple, and eco-friendly treatments can be used to obtain high-purity cellulose from AIWs.
Flaw recognition in reinforced concrete bridges using infrared thermography: A case study
Authors: Aquino-Rocha Joaquin Humberto , Póvoas Yêda Vieira , Bezerra-Batista Pedro Igor
Published: May 2023

Infrared thermography is a non-destructive test that is increasingly used in the inspection of existing buildings, bridges, and civil works. However, its practice is limited due to the influence of environmental conditions on the results of the test. The present study aims to evaluate the methodology of the test through the inspection of existing reinforced concrete bridges in Recife, Brazil. This city presents different environmental conditions from those reported in the literature, a high ambient temperature and relative humidity. The study comprises the inspection of five bridges in two days, analyzing their superstructure and infrastructure separately. The results show that flaw recognition is possible through the temperature gradient between imperfect and intact regions. Thus, variation in temperature greater than 0.3 °C allows awareness of the problem. The results behavior is different based on the bridge section inspected. The defects in the bridge superstructure are presented as positive thermal gradients. On the other hand, bridge infrastructure’s deficiencies are shown as negative thermal gradients. Although the technique presents several advantages for the inspection, the results must be analyzed in detail to avoid false detections, which may compromise the correct diagnosis of the bridge structures.
Competencia matemática y su autopercepción en estudiantes de los grados universitarios de educación
Authors: Pizà-Mir Bartolomé , Suñé-Vela Maria
Published: May 2023

Se evaluó la competencia matemática de los aspirantes a maestros a partir de una prueba diseñada para alumnos de educación primaria. Uno de cada tres alumnos no tiene la competencia necesaria para aprovechar la formación que se les ofrece en la universidad. De los 124 alumnos analizados, la media fue de 5.6 puntos sobre 10. Mostraron un menor rendimiento en los bloques curriculares de medida y geometría. También se evalúo la autopercepción que poseían de sus conocimientos en diferentes bloques del currículo y se evidencia que uno de cada tres alumnos es consciente de su baja competencia matemática, mientras que solo uno de cada diez subestimó sus capacidades.
PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IN THE SHAPING PARADIGM
Authors: Vologdina Natalia Nikolaevna , Dubasova Anastasia Evgenievna
Published: May 2023

The narrative motive is the search for new principles of architectural design in the paradigm of shaping, the development of techniques and methods of constructing new "plastic objects". The thesis of the need to focus on new principles is supported. The text contains original statements of architects, theorists, critics related to the antithesis of "formula-principle". The article presents student works illustrating the principle of "matryoshka", which, in our version, is an abstraction, a kind of "concept" for a temporary semantic replacement. For the design, we introduced the concept of "Nested structures". Architectural and urban planning structures with specific qualities that allow them to be defined as "nested structures" and identified not only as a design tool, but also its object itself are considered. In this study, "nested structures" are considered as a general principle of creating plastic forms and organizing space in architectural design.
THE EXPERIENCE OF THE ULTIMATE PHILOLOGICAL METAPHOR IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Authors: Orlov Dmitry Nikolaevich , Orlova Natalya Alexandrovna , Belkova Vasilina Andreevna
Published: May 2023

The authors of this work recall the most popular method of architectural reflection at the end of the twentieth century, which is again becoming relevant in the modern world of modernity. The presentation of the theoretical foundations of the philological metaphor in architectural practice is illustrated by the actual design experience, inspired by a literary work.
INTERHEMISPHERIC BRAIN ASYMMETRY AND METABOLIC CHANGES IN RATS WITH DIFFERENT ALCOHOL MOTIVATION
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko national University of Kyiv, Kovalenko Olga , Makarchuk Mykola ,   Taras Shevchenko national University of Kyiv
Published: May 2023

The analysis of motor inter hemispheric asymmetry in rats differing in the degree of alcohol motivation and learnin gability at different stages of chronic alcoholization was performed. The qualitative and quantitative composition of blood lipids was determined as an integral indicator of the degree of ethanol influence on metabolic processes at different stages of chronic alcoholization. The obtained results indicate a certain right-hemispheric character of lateralization of the "alcohol dominant", since among alcohol-dependent rats, animals with left-sided motor a symme try were more common. In chronically alcoholic animals, the effect of alcohol on individual profiles of functional a symme try and changes in hemispheric dominance was found, which was manifested in the modulation of left motor a symme try profiles and inhibition of information processing in the righ the misp here. In addition, among rats with high learnin gability, there were significantly more animals with right-sided motor asymmetry. Chronic alcoholization led to an intensification of catabolic processes in the body, as evidenced by an increase in the concentration of triglycerides and free fatty acids in the blood of rats, which correlates with the formation of alcohol dependence. The increase in lipid concentration correlated with the stage of alcohol dependence formation.
SOVIET UKRAINE PHILOSOPHY OF THE SECOND HALF OF THE 20th CENTURY IN THE ASSESSMENTS OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHERS OF THE TIME: IMAGE OF THE KYIV PHILOSOPHICAL SCHOOL OF THE SECOND HALF OF THE 1960S – 1980S
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko national University of Kyiv, Vdovychenko Heorhii
Published: May 2023

The article continues to study the topic of the uprising of the image of the Kyiv philosophical school as a prominent leading Ukrainian participant in the world philosophical process of the Cold War period in the scientific and socio-political thought of the Western block, especially in the USA, Canada and Western Germany, in the second half of the twentieth century. The history of the formation of this image by scholars of the democratic world, mainly from the Ukrainian diaspora, can be conditionally divided into the following stages: 1. Scientific international interaction between the USSR and the Western bloc during the transition of the USSR from Khrushchew's "thaw" to neo-Stalinist "stagnation" (early 1960s – early 1970s); 2. Intensification of the ideological confrontation between the USSR and the Western bloc countries during transition of the USSR from said "stagnation" to Gorbachev's "perestroika" (early1970s – second half of the 1980s). In contrast to the first separate critical assessments by diaspora philosophers P. Fedenko, D. Soloviy and their colleagues of philosophy in the Ukrainian SSR in the 1950s and early 1960s, primarily articles of T. Shevcenko by the director of the Institute of Philosophy of the Academy of Sciences of the Ukrainian SSR D. Ostryanin (1952 – 1962), the image of the Kyiv philosophical school in the 1970s and 1980s was significantly emphasized abroad. The political aspect of this image, dominant in which became, primarily due to its popularization by the Canadian philosopher T. Zakydalsky, the figure of a prisoner of conscience V. Lisovyi, was supplemented in the same and subsequent decades by the scientific aspect. In the memoirs of the Soviet prisoner of conscience and political immigrant L. Plyushch and in the publications of scientists from the US M. H. Teeter and B. Vitvitsky the image of the said school was generally drawn on the basis of their study of the history of the mentioned institute and the directions of its work in the 1940s – 1970s. At the same time, philosophers of the Ukrainian diaspora K. Mytrovych, W. Oleksiuk, W. Shayan and some their colleagues critically assessed the Ukrainian historical and philosophical achievements of this institute in the 1950s and 1980s.
TÜRKİYE’DE BÜYÜKŞEHİR BELEDİYELERİNDE E-BELEDİYE UYGULAMALARI: KARŞILAŞTIRMALI BİR ANALİZ
Authors: Çiftçi Salih , Çiftçi Leyla
Published: May 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı Türkiye’de büyükşehir belediyelerinde online yürütülen uygulamaları e-hizmet ve e-demokrasi kavramları çerçevesinde incelemektir. Öncelikle bu alanda yapılmış çalışmalar ele alınmış, daha sonra belediyelerin web sayfalarının içerikleri analiz edilerek büyükşehir belediyelerinde e-hizmet ve e-demokrasi kavramları değerlendirilmiştir. Yine gelişen teknolojiye bağlı olarak günümüzün önemli unsuru haline gelen e-denetim ve e-katılım uygulamaları büyükşehir belediyelerinin web sayfaları incelenerek analiz edilmiştir. Analiz yapılırken, 6360 sayılı yasa ile büyükşehir belediyesi statüsü kazandıkları 2014 ile 2022 yılları karşılaştırılmıştır. Bu kapsamda büyükşehir belediyelerinin bilgilendirme ve haber odaklı e-hizmet uygulamalarına daha çok yöneldiği ancak e-demokrasi anlayışına katkı sağlayacak uygulamaların daha alt düzeyde olduğu görülmüştür.
ARAŞTIRMA SORGULAMAYA DAYALI ÖĞRENME YAKLAŞIMININ ÖĞRENCİLERİN AKADEMİK BAŞARILARINA ETKİSİ: BİR METASENTEZ ÇALIŞMASI
Authors: Öztürk Diyar , Demir Cihat
Published: May 2023

Bu araştırma, Türkiye’de Türk araştırmacıları tarafından yürütülmüş Araştırma.ve sorgulama eğitimi ile ilgili tez ve makalelerin meta-sentez yöntemi kullanılarak incelenmesi ve araştırma.ve sorgulama eğitimi konusunda nasıl bir eğilimin olduğunun ortaya konulması amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmada nicel, nitel ve karma araştırma bulgularını sentezlemek için nitel araştırma deseni olan meta-sentez araştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Meta-sentez çalışmanın amacına hizmet edebilecek nitel, nicel ve karma araştırma yöntemleri kullanılarak 2010-2022 yıllarında hazırlanmış 29 Yüksek Lisans Tezi, 17 Doktora Tezi ve 30 Makale olmak üzere toplam 76 çalışma araştırma kapsamına alınmıştır. Örneklemin belirlenmesinde araştırmacı tarafından dâhil edilme kriterlerine uygun olarak hazırlanmış kodlama formu kullanılmıştır. Araştırmaya dâhil edilen çalışmalar YÖK-Tez, Google Akademik ve Dergi Park Akademik veri tabanları taranarak elde edilmiştir. Çalışmada ulaşılan sonuçlar ışığında ASDÖ yaklaşımı ile ilgili öğretmenlere, program geliştiricilere ve araştırmacılara çeşitli öneriler sunulmuştur. Fen bilgisi eğitiminde araştırmaya dayalı öğrenme ve öğretmen merkezli (açıklamalı) yöntemlere göre öğrenim gören öğrencilerin akademik başarıları ve tutumları arasında anlamlı düzeyde bir farklılık olup olmadığının ortaya konulmasını amaçlayan çalışmalar incelenmiştir. Bulgulara bakıldığında 2010-2022 yılları arasında Türkiye’de ASDÖ yaklaşımın üzerine yapılan çalışmaların genellikle bilimsel süreç becerilerini, fen bilimlerine yönelik tutumlarını, kavramsal anlamalarını, akademik başarıları ve öğrenmelerini, ASDÖ yöntemi ve uygulamalarını, öz yeterlilik inancını, farkındalığı, eleştirel ve yaratıcı düşünmesini amaçlayan çalışmalar üzerine yoğunlaştığı belirlenmiştir. Bu durum yeni eğitim programlarının eğitim öğretim sürecinde MEB tarafından uygulanan ASDÖ yaklaşımı tarafından desteklenmesi ve uygulama sonuçlarının etkisini gösterme ihtiyacından kaynaklanabilir.Buna karşı ASDÖ yaklaşımı üzerine yürütülen çalışmalarda ders materyalleri geliştirme, bilişsel ve duyuşsal beceri ile ilgili daha az sayıda çalışma yapıldığı görülmektedir.Yine bulgular incelendiğinde araştırma yöntemi olarak en az seçilen yöntem nitel araştırmadır. Fen bilimleri eğitiminde ASDÖ’ye yönelik olan araştırmaların tüm boyutlarının ve nedenlerinin incelenmesi amacıyla yapılacak çalışmalar nitel araştırma yöntemleri kullanılarak oluşturulabilir.Ülkemizin eğitim niteliğinin yükselmesi için okulöncesinden başlayarak öğrencilere araştırma sorgulamaya dayalı öğrenme yetenekleri kazandırılmaya çalışılabilir.
Managing Millennials in the Indian Workplace, Strategies, for Attracting Retaining Talent
Authors: Kothari Smitha
Published: May 2023

India's largest demographic group, the millennials, born between the years 1981 and 1996, constitute a staggering 36% of the country's population. In spite of the abundant amount of research carried out on the features, requirements, stimulations, and outlooks of millennials in the West, the corresponding work performed in India has been lacking. Due to the fact that these aspects have a profound influence on the Human Resource Practices of firms to attract, retain, and motivate millennials, it is critical to explore their requisites and mindsets. The study endeavors to combine the results of both Western and Indian surveys of millennials to HR tactics in Indian firms, to create insights that enable organizations to comprehend and cater to the prerequisites of this crucial demographic. The millennials of India come from diverse backgrounds, have differing experiences and aspirations, and comprehending these subtleties is indispensable in crafting effective HR policies. For instance, Indian millennials are inclined to attach more significance to job security as opposed to their Western counterparts, and hence, could be reflected in HR tactics that highlight career development and long-term career planning. Furthermore, Indian millennials prioritize work-life balance and a positive workplace culture, which can be reflected in policies that provide adaptable working arrangements and opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
An Empirical Study on M-Commerce as the Next Generation Shift of E-Commerce Industry
Authors: Malhotra Rupa Khanna
Published: May 2023

The next generation shift in the e-commerce sector is called m-commerce, commonly referred to as mobile commerce. It alludes to the exchange of goods and services over mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. With the extensive use of mobile devices, M-commerce has grown in popularity as a way for customers to shop online, and it is anticipated that this trend will continue in the years to come. Both businesses and consumers can gain greatly from m-commerce. Businesses may now target clients with specialized promotions and offer because of this new avenue that has reached out to customers. Businesses can also streamline the processes and increase efficiency, which lowers costs and boosts profitability. M-commerce gives customers the flexibility of shopping whenever people want, from anywhere. M-commerce has evolved into a safer and more effective method of making purchases with the development of mobile payments and digital wallets. M-commerce is anticipated to have a huge impact on the entire e-commerce business as it continues to expand. Businesses that don't use mobile technology run the risk of being left behind by rivals as more and more customers turn to M-commerce for the shopping needs. However, businesses that adopt M-commerce are likely to experience higher revenue and a stronger position in the market.
Risk Management Strategies of Non-Banking Financial Institutions: A Survey Based Analysis of Financial Experts
Authors: Wadhwa Shilpa
Published: May 2023

This research helps in identifying and analysing the risk management strategies of non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) Existing research finds that NBFIs use various risk management strategies, such as diversification, hedging, and insurance, to manage their risks. Additionally, there have been several challenges identified within this field that NBFIs face in implementing RMS, such as inadequate resources, lack of expertise, and regulatory constraints. There is an increasing importance to developing comprehensive risk management strategies that are tailored to the specific needs of NBFIs. It also emphasizes the need for NBFIs to increase their awareness of the potential risks they face and to implement measures to mitigate those risks. Additionally, an underscoring of the importance of having a robust risk culture within NBFIs, which involves promoting a risk-aware mindset among employees and encouraging a culture of open communication and transparency. The study provides useful insights for NBFIs in improving their risk management practices and for regulators in formulating policies to enhance the resilience of the financial system. The researcher had conducted the study survey with the help of a structured questionnaire on 200 respondents (financial experts) to know different Risk Management Strategies of Non-Banking Financial Institutions and concludes that there is significant effect of Risk Management Strategies of Non-Banking Financial Institutions.
Challenges for Malls in the Era of E-Commerce: An Empirical Investigation of Shop Owners in Malls
Authors: Malik Anjali
Published: May 2023

The rise of e-commerce has revolutionized the way consumers shop, posing significant challenges to traditional brick-and-mortar malls. This study aims to investigate the challenges faced by mall shop owners in the era of e-commerce. Through an empirical investigation, data was collected from shop owners in different malls, and the results were analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The study identifies various challenges faced by mall shop owners, including high rent costs, intense competition, and the need to adapt to changing consumer preferences. Shop owners also reported that e-commerce platforms have made it easier for consumers to compare prices, reducing their willingness to pay higher prices at malls. Furthermore, the study revealed that mall shop owners have adopted various strategies to mitigate the impact of e-commerce, such as improving customer service, offering discounts, and creating online presence. The study recommends that mall owners and managers need to collaborate with shop owners to find innovative ways to attract customers, including the use of technology to enhance the shopping experience.
Factors Affecting Adoption of Green Banking by Customers in India: A Quantitative Study
Authors: Jadaun Ranjana
Published: May 2023

There are a number of variables that can affect whether Indian consumers choose green banking. Raising customer awareness of sustainability issues and environmental difficulties is crucial for promoting green banking. It is possible to accomplish this through public education campaigns and focused communication tactics. Adoption rates can also be significantly influenced by how readily accessible and available green financial services are. Customers that care about the environment may be drawn to banks that offer a variety of green banking services, such as credit cards that are environmentally friendly or loans for renewable energy projects. Government regulations and policies may compel or encourage banks to use green banking techniques, which may affect client behaviour. Banks can get an advantage in the market and attract customers that value social and environmental responsibility by putting an emphasis on environmental sustainability. The adoption of green banking by clients in India can be significantly influenced by a combination of these factors.
“Role of Internet of Things (Iot) in Supply Chain Management Effectiveness: An Empirical Study”
Authors: Bahl Sargam
Published: May 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of interconnected hardware, sensors, and software programs that gather and share data collected. IoT devices can be installed in manufacturing facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, transportation equipment, and retail establishments, as well as throughout the entire ecosystem. The supply chain's numerous elements, such as inventory levels, product conditions, equipment performance, and transportation routes, may be tracked, monitored, and analyzed with the ease of these IoT devices. Supply chain managers can achieve a level of visibility and management over the operations never before possible by utilizing IoT capabilities. Real-time data gathering and analysis support proactive decision-making, enabling quicker reaction times to anticipated interruptions, inventory level optimization, and enhanced demand forecasting precision. IoT-enabled supply chain management also improves traceability and transparency, giving businesses the capacity to comply with regulations, reduce risks, and guarantee the quality and safety of the products. Additionally, IoT-driven supply chain management encourages coordination and integration among a range of stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, logistics service providers, and clients. Enhanced coordination, shorter lead times, and better customer service are all made possible by the supply chain's smooth data and information flow. IoT devices can help automate repetitive processes so that staff members can concentrate on more value-added activities.
Multi-Disease Prediction based on Symptoms using DL
Authors: Gour Aastha
Published: May 2023

The primary objective of this research is to develop an accurate and efficient model to predict various diseases by analyzing patients' symptoms, thereby enabling early detection, intervention, and personalized treatment plans. Our proposed system employs advanced feature extraction techniques and state-of-the-art Deep Learning (DL) algorithms to analyze and classify symptom patterns, ultimately predicting the most likely diseases associated with the given symptoms. We utilized a comprehensive dataset containing symptom data for numerous diseases, and our system was trained using DL techniques. The performance of the proposed model was evaluated through multiple performance parameters, including accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity. Our experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and potential of the proposed system in predicting multiple diseases based on symptoms with high accuracy. This study highlights the potential of DL in revolutionizing the field of medical diagnosis and personalized medicine, ultimately improving patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency. The integration of DL with healthcare can bring about a revolution in personalized medicine, and the accurate prediction of diseases can enable early intervention and improve patient outcomes. The article highlights the potential of DL methods in disease prediction and emphasizes the need for further research to overcome the current limitations and challenges. Overall, the article serves as a guide for researchers and healthcare professionals in understanding the role of DL in disease prediction and its implications for the future of healthcare.
The Impact of Technology on English Literature and the Publishing Industry: An Evaluative Study
Authors: Joshi Shipra
Published: May 2023

The advent and development of technology has resulted in significant changes in the literary production, consumption and dissemination across the world. Various evaluative studies that analyze the progress of technological innovations in the backdrop of digital era emphasize the positive outcome that technological growth has caused on English literature as well as in the general literary ecosystem. These studies disclose how the popular digital innovative have influenced and inspired authors to embrace different writing approaches as well as explore diverse narratives in their literary careers. Apart from enhancing effectiveness and productivity of authors in the production of literature, technology has also made the whole process of publishing and accessibility easier with online platforms that offer self-publishing and apps that promote readers engagement. On the other hand, the technological advancement successfully distorted the conventional publishing methods to better ways that promote the marketing of literature and encourage discussions and debates on literary works. The intersection of literature, publishing and digital innovations rises scope of studying ways of how technology have impacted the literary sphere and further help explore methods of incorporating new domains of technology in improving the same.
Factors Determining Sustainable Rural Development in India: An Empirical Study
Authors: Batola Megha
Published: May 2023

Rural India represents the absolute India. In the era of aggressive urbanization, India depicts itself as a rural country. The reason behind this depiction is that population of rural India consist of 69 percent of the total population. According to the census of 2011 India’s rural population is 12 percent of world’s population. The rural people of India are mostly engaged in agricultural or other informal activities and share a larger part when compared to other formal activities and source of earning. The rural part of India also represents the population living below poverty line, having low expectancy rate and Human Development Index. These problems highlight an important issue that majority of the India’s population need to be freed from these problems. This paper will highlight the problems existing in rural India and the solutions that will help to eradicate these important issues so that rural India will be able to depict the developed India. The researcher had surveyed 221 people working for rural development in India to know the factors that determines the Sustainable Rural Development in India and found that Government initiatives, PURA (Providing Urban Facilities in Rural Areas), Development of ICT and Participation of rural people are different factors that determines the Sustainable Rural Development in India.
Understanding the Stock Market Movements Through Technical Charts: An Empirical Study
Authors: Batola Megha
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this is to examine the data on the effectiveness of technical analysis. According to research, technical trading tactics are lucrative in foreign currency and futures markets but not always in equity markets. Technical trading tactics routinely generate economic returns in a wide range of speculative markets. Notwithstanding the good evidence for the effectiveness of technical trading methods, most empirical studies include flaws in their testing techniques, such as data spying, ex post choice of stocks traded or search technology, and challenges in estimating risk and operating costs. In order to give clear data on the effectiveness of technical trading techniques, future research must overcome these testing shortcomings. The researcher had considered people from stock market to understand the stock marketing movements through technical charts and found that stock charts to find trends and patterns that may indicate how a stock will act going forward, Traders use chart technical advanced analytics to discover points of entry and exit for possible transactions and technical trading tactics routinely generate economic returns in a wide range of speculative markets.
Factors Affecting Investment Decision Among Indians
Authors: Batola Megha
Published: May 2023

Sector-specific study of investment decision-making variables aids several stakeholders in comprehending investors' behavior. After considering important factors such primary safety, availability of funds, reliability of returns, flexibility of ownership, etc., investors are prepared to put their money to work. But, the tastes and actions of each investor will determine which of these elements they prioritize. This research contributes significantly to the functioning of investing behavior.