bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The influence of the ricorse - PBL ( Problem Based Learning ) model on cognitive learning outcomes, creative thinking and critical thinking in ecology and biodiversity materials
Authors: Sumah Vonissa , Rumahlatu Dominggus , Liline Sintje
Published: November 2024

One of the competencies of educators as the key to success in learning is improving the quality of learning through selecting and using appropriate learning models to empower students' abilities. The learning model that can be used is an integrated learning model between the Ricorse model and PBL (Problem Based Learning) which can construct students' knowledge through efforts to solve problems that exist in the real world. This research aims to determine the effect of the Ricorse - PBL learning model on cognitive learning outcomes, creative thinking and critical thinking on ecology and biodiversity material in class VII junior high school students in Ambon City. The research method used was a quasi experiment with the population in this study being all students in class VII of Junior High School 13 Ambon, Junior High School 3 Ambon and Junior High School  19 Ambon, each class consisting of 30 students so that the total sample was 180 students. The research instrument uses test instruments and LKPD. Data analysis in this study used covariance analysis (Ancova) with SPSS Version 23 software. The results of the study showed that the Ricorse learning model integrated with PBL had a joint effect on the learning outcomes, creative thinking and critical thinking of class VII students at Junior High School  13 Ambon. , Junior High School  3 Ambon and Junior High School  19 Ambon in studying ecology and biodiversity material with a significant value of 0.000<0.05.
TEACHER’S ATTITUDES TOWARD THE USE OF ENGLISH TEXTBOOK: A CASE STUDY FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS AT SMP N 4 AMBON
Authors: Solissa Herry Robinson , Que Stella Rose , M Monica
Published: November 2024

The textbook plays an important role in the teaching and learning process. However, in reality, weaknesses in textbooks often manifest. The purpose of this study was to understand the attitudes exhibited by teachers towards these weaknesses in textbooks. Additionally, this research aimed to examine whether teachers chose to display their attitudes by either using the textbooks as they were or revising them. This study employs a qualitative research approach utilizing a case study method and employs various instruments to collect data: observation checklists, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. The study involves three teachers from SMP N 4 Ambon as its subjects. The findings revealed a positive attitude among teachers regarding textbook usage. This positivity stems from teachers incorporating materials and exercises from other sources while still utilizing textbooks and engaging in reflective practices. The teachers expressed satisfaction with this positive attitude as it enhanced teaching and learning activities.
PRECISE MEANING OF A WORD THROUGH NUMBER UNDERSTANDING: INTRODUCTION
Authors: Elim Hendry Izaac , Rajan Jose
Published: November 2024

An introduction of a novel approach that can translate the meaning of a word in different language exactly. The method was used by employing a simple logic of number summation through the conversion of alphabet of a language into a number.  The understanding of precise meaning of a word is shown from 2 different languages and alphabets to three types of languages. In addition, it was invented that it is also possible to have accurate synonym of a word in 4 kinds of languages. This simple technique suggests that by explaining the understanding and meaning of a word in number, the scholars can obtain exact similarity from a word.
The Role of Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) in Moderating the Relationship Between Entrepreneurial Leadership, Organizational Climate, and Workload on Employee Performance
Authors: Sitepu Rimenda Aminarosa , Harianto Eric , Sarwoko Endi
Published: November 2024

This study aims to review employee performance at a private school in Surabaya by analyzing the influence of entrepreneurial leadership, organizational climate, workload, and OCB on employee performance. We use structural equation modeling (SEM) as the method to study complex relationships between variables. The study seeks to provide in-depth insights into the factors affecting employee performance and assist schools in designing strategies to enhance achievement and competitiveness. The results indicate that entrepreneurial leadership, organizational climate, and workload do not have a significant direct impact on employee performance. However, OCB has a significant effect on performance. Additionally, organizational climate and workload significantly influence OCB, while entrepreneurial leadership does not have a significant effect on OCB. These findings highlight the importance of OCB in improving employee performance, as well as the necessity of creating a conducive organizational climate and effectively managing workload to maximize employee contributions in educational institutions.
Regions in the context of the constitutional-political crisis of 1992-1993: A historiographical review
Authors: Pavlenko Alla Igorevna
Published: November 2024

The study aims to examine the views of Russian researchers on socio-political processes at the regional level during the constitutional-political crisis of 1992-1993. The article discusses scholars’ works on the problem of political confrontation in 1992-1993, when the subjects of the Russian Federation became one of the parties to this process. As the confrontation between the authorities in Moscow was escalating, disintegration and centrifugal processes in the regions of Russia intensified. This aspect has become leading in the analysis of scientific works. The study is novel in that it is the first one to systematize the accumulated knowledge about the participation of regions in the constitutional-political crisis of 1992-1993 covering over thirty years of research in this area. As a result, the author concludes that there is a need to conduct further in-depth study of socio-political processes in the subjects of the Russian Federation and to consider the territorial-political structure of Russia in the framework of the formation of “new federalism” during this period.
Activities of trustees of the Kazan City Public Library in the second half of the 19th century and the early 20th century
Authors: Kalegina Olga Anatolyevna , Kormishina Guzela Mjelsovna , Islamov Ramil Fanavievich , Yashina Nadezhda Gennadievna
Published: November 2024

The research aims to identify the functions and assess the significance of the work of trustees and boards of trustees of public libraries in the 19th century and the early 20th century, using the example of the Kazan City Public Library (now the National Library of the Republic of Tatarstan). The article examines the history of the formation of the Kazan City Public Library and the role in its development of individual trustees, interested members of society, as well as the Board of Trustees, which for many years guided its work. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the fact that based on historical experience, the main functions of library boards of trustees are highlighted and their role in the development of library work is indicated. As a result of the study, it has been found that boards of trustees had a significant influence on library management, helping libraries adapt to the demands of society, remain relevant and in demand.
Organizing adaptive geometry teaching for students in grades 7-9 in the context of a digital educational environment
Authors: Derbush Marina Viktorovna
Published: November 2024

The research aims to identify the features of organizing adaptive geometry teaching for students in grades 7-9 using digital educational resources when implementing blended learning models. The paper presents the notions of adaptive learning, blended learning models, describes the features of organizing adaptive geometry teaching using blended learning models, identifies groups of students who need adaptation of the educational process when learning geometry at the level of basic general education, determines types of assignments for students of each group, which are implemented in the conditions of a digital educational environment and contribute to the organization of adaptive geometry teaching. The research is novel in that it is the first one to base the organization of adaptive geometry teaching for students in grades 7-9 on the use of blended learning models, which make it possible for students to work independently, taking into account their needs and individual characteristics. As a result of the research, the possibility of organizing adaptive geometry teaching at the level of basic general education in the context of a digital educational environment has been substantiated, and types of assignments have been described that will allow students with different individual characteristics to achieve planned results and their own educational goals.
“The beast is enormous, disgusting, a-hundred-maws and barking” (“The Queue” by V. Sorokin)
Authors: Zhilene Ekaterina Sergeevna
Published: November 2024

The study aims to identify the ways of literary interpretation of the pictorial traditions of Moscow conceptualists in a novel by V. Sorokin. The article offers a new interpretation of Vladimir Sorokin’s earliest conceptual novel “The Queue” (1985). The scientific originality of the study consists in the fact that despite various critical and literary responses to the novel, which is very popular among readers and critics, the author of the article has implemented a new approach to the literary text of the modern conceptual novelist. While traditionally V. Sorokin’s novel was perceived by critics mainly focusing on the originality of its form, with the actualization of the author’s appeal to the pictorial art objects of conceptual artists (I. Kabakov, V. Pivovarov, D. Prigov et al.), this article justifies a different research perspective, namely, the need to look at the Sorokin text as a creative realization of a capacious figurative-speech metaphor, as the embodiment of the image of a “language monster” – the hydra-like essence of a “living” queue. As a result of the study, it is shown how and by what means the writer achieves the visualized embodiment of a monstrous image-subject, a “queue being” endowed with its own character and special psychology, viable, self-regulating and relatively independent. It is argued that V. Sorokin’s novel “The Queue” was created not to actualize the pathos of a revealing and subversive deconstruction in relation to Soviet reality (as foreign critics often believe), but with the aim of carrying out a game experiment with language, which Moscow conceptualists have always chosen as an independent basic concept, be it visual strategies of pictorial practices or the verbal energy of a literary text.
Socio-cultural specificity of the etiquette forms of greetings and addresses in the Uzbek and Russian languages
Authors: Alimov Timur Ermekovich , Kupriyanova Milana Evgenievna
Published: November 2024

The research aims to identify universal and unique (culturally conditioned and linguistically specific) features of etiquette forms of greetings and addresses in the Uzbek and Russian languages from the perspective of socio-cultural context. The work is novel in that it is the first one to shed light on new aspects in the interaction of the considered cultures at the level of language and communication. For the first time, a systematization and a comparative analysis of the socio-cultural features of the etiquette of greetings and addresses in different (in terms of structure) languages were conducted within the framework of linguoculturology. The research findings revealed that the specifics of the Uzbek etiquette system are closely related to age, social status, and religious values, unlike the Russian language, which focuses on formality and respectful address through the use of first names and patronymics. The article demonstrates differences in the structure and frequency of use of formal and informal expressions, as Uzbek speech etiquette, in comparison with Russian speech etiquette, imposes its own specific and strict requirements on representatives of Uzbek culture (younger members of society are deprived of the right to address older people by name, and spouses prefer to avoid using each other’s names). Idiosyncratic properties of non-verbal gestures are revealed: in the Uzbek language, these include applying the right hand to the chest or heart, while Russian culture is less ritualized in terms of phatic communication: greetings are accompanied by various tactile actions that vary depending on gender and age aspects.
Pragmatics of fiction: Discourse markers of evidentiality
Authors: Dzyubenko Anna Igorevna
Published: November 2024

The study aims to justify the evidential conditioning of the pragmatic parameters of fiction. Based on the text of V. V. Orlov’s novel “Shevrikuka, or Love for a Ghost”, it has been revealed that the category of evidentiality possesses a wide range of means that allow for the realization of the communicative-pragmatic potential of literary discourse. Such are the particles “мол” and “де”, parenthetical and introductory constructions, as well as linguistic and textual units with the semantics of perceptivity. The scientific originality of the study is determined by the fact that for the first time, evidentiality, a semantically-syntactic category of a modal type, is considered as one of the determining factors in the formation and functioning of fiction. As a result, it has been found that the pragmatics of the evidential statement in literary discourse is determined by three participants in aesthetic communication, i.e., the communicator, the narrator, and the reader. At the textual and super-textual levels, evidentiality is objectified by the semantics of perceptivity, which creates the illusion that events are real. At the same time, the semantics of perceptivity is an important characteristic of the statement itself, rather than the relationship of the statement to reality; the narrator provides information about the event, real in the coordinates of fiction.
Efficacy of the ERAS strategy in patients with type III–IV paraesophageal hernias
Authors: Ioffe O. Y. , Stetsenko O. P. , Markulan L. Y. , Tarasov T. A.
Published: November 2024

ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) protocols have demonstrated efficacy across numerous surgical specialties; however, their effectiveness has not been evaluated in patients with paraesophageal hernias (PEH).
Objective — to determine the efficacy of the ERAS strategy in patients with type III—IV PEH undergoing laparoscopic surgery.
Materials and methods. The study was conducted at the Department of General Surgery No 2 of Bogomolets National Medical University from 2017 to 2023, involving 114 patients who underwent laparoscopic hernioplasty for Type III—IV PEH. The ERAS strategy was applied in 96 patients (main group — Group M) and not applied in 18 patients (comparison group — Group C). The efficacy of the ERAS protocol was evaluated by comparing average hospital stay, hunger, thirst, general weakness, and depression levels using a 10‑point visual analogue scale (0=«no concern,» 10=«severe concern»), as well as the frequency of nausea, vomiting, abdominal distention, passage of gas, and bowel movement within the first postoperative day.
Results. Group M showed lower average scores for «general weakness», «hunger», and «thirst» by factors of 1.43, 1.35, and 1.34, respectively, compared to Group C. The application of the ERAS protocol positively influenced bowel function recovery: on the first postoperative day, the proportion of patients with gas passage was higher in Group M than in Group C (78.1% vs. 55.6%), while the incidence of abdominal distention was lower (2.1% vs. 16.7%). Bowel movement was observed in 51.0% of patients in Group M compared to 27.8% in Group C. These positive outcomes associated with the ERAS protocol contributed to a reduced average hospital stay of 1.72±0.76 days compared to 2.33±0.91 days in the control group.
Conclusions. The use of the ERAS protocol in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for type III—IV paraesophageal hernia demonstrated significant advantages in the early postoperative period. Patients reported significantly less «general weakness», «feeling of hunger», and «feeling of thirst» compared to the control group. Improved bowel function recovery was recorded, evidenced by a higher proportion of patients with gas passage and bowel movements and a significantly lower proportion of patients with abdominal distension, as well as a reduced average length of hospital stay. The obtained results confirm the feasibility of implementing the ERAS protocol to improve postoperative recovery and reduce postoperative complications in patients with type III—IV paraesophageal hernia.
Optimisation of bronchoalveolar lavage technique for isolating alveolar macrophages in mice
Authors: Dovhyi R. , Rudyk M. , Serhiichuk T. , Yumyna Y. , Dvukhriadkina A. , Ostrovska K. , Senchylo N. , Skivka L.
Published: November 2024

Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is a widely used technique to collect immune cells from the lungs, with alveolar macrophages (AMs) being the most prevalent cells in BAL fluid. AMs are vital for maintaining lung homeostasis and providing immune defence against airborne pathogens. However, in murine models, BAL procedures usually yield low numbers of AMs, thus limiting experimental design, especially when high cell counts are needed.
Objective — to optimise the BAL technique in mice to maximise the collection of AMs.
Materials and methods. Young and older BALB/c mice were used in the study. Bronchoalveolar lavage was performed following the method of Luckow and Lehmann (2021) with modifications. Statistical analysis was done using the Mann‑Whitney U test, with a significance level set at p<0.05.
Results. Female BALB/c mice of different ages were chosen due to the frequency of their use as models of pulmonary diseases. A simplified method described by Luckow and Lehmann (2021), which avoids tracheotomy by using peroral cannula insertion, was employed. The protocol was modified by securing the cannula with a ligature to prevent BAL fluid leakage in older mice. To reduce mechanical stress on alveoli, a buffer volume of 0.6 mL was used, and the study compared two buffer variants: one at room temperature without EDTA, and another heated to 37°C with EDTA. The pre‑heated buffer with EDTA significantly increased BAL cell yields in all mice groups, confirming the importance of these optimisations for higher cell recovery.
Conclusions. Our modified bronchoalveolar lavage protocol includes securing the trachea with a ligature to prevent BAL fluid leakage, reducing lavage volume to 0.6 mL to minimise lung damage, and using a 37°C solution with EDTA for improved AM recovery rates. Further studies are needed to explore the significance of other buffer components for BAL protocol optimisation, the possible age‑related differences in AM isolation in male BALB/c mice, and the strain‑specific features of the BAL technique.
Bifocal endometriomas involving a Pfannenstiel incision. Clinical case
Authors: Mishina A. E. , Gutu E. V. , Mishin I. V. , Gutu S. E.
Published: November 2024

Endometrioma of the anterior abdominal wall (EAAW) is a rather rare variant of extragenital endometriosis, which in most cases occurs after obstetrical and gynecological procedures. EAAW presented predominantly as a single tumour‑like mass, and multiple ectopias were observed in only 1.9—5.6% of cases, exclusively after Pfannenstiel laparotomy.
Here we present a clinical case of a 37‑year‑old patient who complained of the large tumour‑like nodules along the postoperative anterior abdominal wall scar, accompanied by severe cyclic, catamenial pain. Additionally, the patient noted an increase in tumour size during menstruation. Thirty‑three months ago, she underwent an elected cesarean section for obstetric indications. Based on ultrasonography and computed tomography scans, the presence of two EAAW in the corners of the postoperative scar was established: 46 × 32 × 31 mm and 14 × 18 × 13 mm, respectively. Both lesions were excised out without damaging their integrity. The fascial defect was replaced by synthetic polypropylene mesh. The diagnosis of EAAW was finally confirmed based on pathological (presence of endometrial glands and cytogenic stroma) and immunohistochemical (positive membrane expression of CD10 in cytogenic stroma, intense cytoplasmic expression of CK7 in endometrial glands, marked nuclear expression of progesterone (PR) and estrogen (ER‑α) receptors in endometrial glands and cytogenic stroma, proliferative activity index Ki‑67 — 2%) studies. At a follow‑up after 19 months, the patient was asymptomatic; according to physical examination and ultrasound scan, there was no evidence of recurrence.
Abdominal wall endometriosis is a rare condition. Clinicians should be aware of this pathology, especially in women presenting with a painful mass near the scar of a previous obstetrical and gynecological surgery. Surgery is the best treatment modality for endometrioma, whereas its optimal volume is considered to be R0 resection with preservation of endometriomas’ integrity. The final diagnosis of EAAW requires pathological and immunohistochemical confirmation.
Evolution of the doctrine of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Literature review
Authors: Dibrova Y. A. , Kryvopustov M. S.
Published: November 2024

Zollinger–Ellison syndrome (ZES) is a rare pathology that does not have specific clinical manifestations and is not always diagnosed in time. This is attributed to doctors’ insufficient awareness of this pathology and the limited availability of the necessary examination methods. Foreign literary sources on this problem are analysed. Historical data regarding the discovery of this pathology and the origin of the syndrome’s name are provided. The epidemiology of the disease is highlighted. The most characteristic clinical manifestations and possible complications of ZES are described in detail. The characteristic changes in gastric acid production associated with this pathology and their diagnostic value (sensitivity and specificity) are presented. At the same time, indicators of both basal and maximal stimulated gastric acid production are significantly increased. The most important stage in the examination of patients with suspected ZES is the determination of blood gastrin levels. At the same time, it is shown that it is not always possible to make definitive judgements in support of ZES based on gastrin indicators. An absolute criterion in favor of ZES is fasting gastrin values of 1000 pg/ml or more. When gastrin levels are less than this indicator, tests using secretin or calcium gluconate have significant diagnostic value. In these circumstances, tests with secretin or calcium gluconate are mandatory. The information on the possible localization of gastrin, the incidence of malignant transformation, and the mechanism of metastasis is given. Methods of determining gastrin localization, sensitivity, and specificity are described in detail. Based on the findings, a differentiated treatment strategy for patients with ZES is provided. Indications and contraindications for surgical and medical treatment of patients with ZES are given. The prospects of a new treatment direction ‑ the use of targeted radiotherapy ‑ are shown. These patients require constant monitoring by a gastroenterologist and a surgeon and periodically undergo the necessary examinations.
Presencia de Diuraphis noxia (Kurdjumov, 1913) (Homoptera: Aphididae) en la provincia de Córdoba, Argentina
Authors: Alegre A. E. , Laguna I. G. , Delfino M. A.
Published: November 2024

El pulgón ruso, Diuraphis noxia (Kurdjumov, 1913) (Homoptera: Aphididae), probablemente originario de Asia Central, es considerado actualmente, en América del Norte, África del Sur y Etiopía la mayor plaga de los cereales de invierno, principalmente en Triticum aestivum L. (trigo) y en Hordeumvulgare L. (cebada) (Farias, 1997). En América del Sur se ha registrado en Chile desde 1988 y posteriormente en la Argentina, en las provincias de Mendoza y Buenos Aires.
ONE OF THE MOST CRITICAL CONCERNS NOW IS THE TRANSITION TO A GREEN ECONOMY
Authors: Misirov Komoliddin Mamasabirovich
Published: November 2024

This article focuses on the transition to a green economy, which is one of the issues confronting the world's governments in this era of globalization. The most serious challenges to the globe are environmental threats. Aspects connected to determining the best strategy to mitigate these environmental hazards in the country by transitioning to a green economy are underlined.
INCOME AND LOSSES FROM FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES OF ENSURING FINANCIAL STABILITY OF BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
Authors: Odinabonu Otajon qizi Ileshova
Published: November 2024

Financial from activity received result enterprise activity of the result separately account as consists of and analysis will be done. Financial from activity received benefit and damages of the enterprise fund market, finance in the market from the activity coming the results. Financial from activity removable revenues the product work and services at the cost of to be entered costs, product work and services work take out and sell expenses composition and financial of results formation order about To the statute suitable is composed. Financial from activity received of income of enterprises total account benefit contained weight last in years one until grow up in Bermuda. Financial from activity received revenues to the the following. For example, another enterprises in the activity characteristic from participation received income, currency of funds course from change received income , other  to enterprises , branches , associates to businesses given debts on this received income , interest on this received and is tied up income , shares on this received dividends and amount .
Analysis of the Public Procurement System in the Republic of Uzbekistan Problems and Current State
Authors: Rakhimjonov Kamronbek Ilxomjon ugli
Published: November 2024

This article develops the theoretical and legal foundations of public procurement, research by foreign and domestic scientists, as well as scientific conclusions and recommendations for a more effective organization of the public procurement system in our country.
The Public-Private Partnerships (PPP): The Case Of The Brics Countries
Authors: Djakhongir Makhmudjon ogly Takhirov
Published: November 2024

This research study provides a comparative examination of several partnership types and looks at how well public-private partnerships (PPPs) benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Finding the best strategies for fostering SME expansion is the goal. The paper examines how PPPs might support the development of SMEs, acknowledging their critical role in generating employment and economic progress. The research looks at governance structures, finance mechanisms, resource allocation, knowledge sharing, and capacity building as important elements influencing partnership success by analyzing several PPP models across different countries and industries. The report presents recommendations for decision-makers in government, business, and agency that support small and medium-sized enterprise development. It also sheds light on the advantages, disadvantages, and best practices of various partnership arrangements. The study adds to our understanding of PPPs and SME assistance while offering useful suggestions for improving public-private sector cooperation. The results have important ramifications for shaping public policy and directing the creation and execution of successful PPPs that assist SMEs and promote long-term economic growth and prosperity.
Insurance is a Strong Financial Instrument in the Socio-Economic Development of the Country
Authors: Khalikulova Gulzada Tadjimuratovna
Published: November 2024

In this article, the foreign experience of insurance activities, issues of implementation procedure are considered. The directions of development of the insurance market of Uzbekistan are analyzed. Proposals and recommendations were also demonstrated to help the development of the insurance market.
Development of Organizational Mechanisms of Environmental Management of The Economy
Authors: Shanazarova Gulyora Bakhtiyarovna
Published: November 2024

This article examines the development of organizational mechanisms of environmental management in the economy. It discusses the drivers behind this development, including the need for environmental risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and meeting stakeholder expectations. Various initiatives are explored, such as environmental management systems, sustainable practices, goal setting, audits, and reporting. The benefits of integrating environmental management into operations are outlined, including resource efficiency, cost savings, reputation enhancement, and long-term sustainability. Overall, organizational mechanisms play a critical role in fostering an environmentally responsible economy and promoting sustainable economic development.
سياحة المواطنة العلمية في اهوار العراق
Authors: زياد وهاب احمد الباحث , ماهر عبد المجيد عبد الرزاق الباحث , اوين داربيشاير الباحث , رحيم حميد عبد الباحث
Published: November 2024

يهدف هذا البحث إلى إعادة ربط المواطنين في جنوب العراق بجذورهم الثقافية والتاريخية، مما قد يساعد على التوحد وإنعاش منطقة الأهوار بصورة أكبر مما هي عليه، وقد يمهد الطريق لمجتمع أكثر ازدهارًا واستدامة. إنه مشروع لتعزيز تحقيق السياحة المستدامة في المنطقة من خلال نهج علم المواطن.
إن ضمان استعادة الأهوار وحمايتها أمر حيوي ليس فقط لخدمات النظام البيئي التي توفرها، ولكن للحفاظ على الهوية الثقافية الأثرية وإعادة ربطها في منطقة خرجت بشكل من صراع بيئي حتمي. لا تزال الأهوار في حالة محفوفة بالمخاطر وهي تتعافى من الدمار شبه الكامل منذ مطلع القرن الحالي، بسبب سوء الإدارة والعمليات العسكرية التي خلفت آثارا كبيرة. ومع ذلك، فإن قيمة الأهوار وتراثها الثقافي لا يحظيان بالاعتراف الكامل من قبل الجهات المحلية الفاعلة، إذ يؤدي عدم كفاية الدراية إلى محدودية الاعتراف بفوائدها الاقتصادية غير المباشرة.
على الرغم من تاريخها الآسر، إلا أن السياحة غائبة إلى حد كبير عن الأهوار. تشمل المعالم التاريخية والثقافية آثارًا من مهد الحضارات في المواقع الأثرية في أور، إريدو وأوروك، ونمط الحياة الفريد لعرب الأهوار، والذي تم إحياؤه مؤخرًا من الدمار شبه الكامل. نعتقد أنه من هذه المقدمة، سيمكن المجتمعات المحلية من التوفيق بين الصراع، وإعادة الاتصال بتراثها الثقافي وتقدير قيمة الأهوار. على هذا النحو، نقترح بحثًا جديدًا في مناهج علم المواطن في الأهوار والمستنقعات.
يمكن أن ينفتح علم المواطن على الجمهور في المناطق المتأثرة بالنزاعات أو انعدام الأمن؛ مما يعزز مشاركتهم وتعليمهم، ونقترح أن يلعب دورًا في السياحة المستدامة. إن مثل هذا النهج التشاركي سيعطي السياح حصة أكبر، ويوفر بيانات قيمة للمساعدة في ضمان الصحة والحماية المستقبلية للأهوار. على الرغم من أنه من غير المرجح أن يزورها السياح الأجانب في المستقبل القريب بسبب الوضع الأمني غير المستقر، إلا أن التكنولوجيا يمكن أن تقدم فوائد محلية عبر سياحة الواقع الافتراضي. يمكن أن تتبنى الحكومة المحلية موضوع السياحة الافتراضية وذلك بالتنسيق مع الجامعات، المراكز البحثية، شركات القطاع الخاص، مراكز أبحاث الأهوار أو الأفراد بدرجة أقل. على سبيل المثال، قد يتضمن ذلك تجربة غامرة تجعل الزائر يشعر كما لو أنهم كانوا هناك. كالقيام برحلة بالقارب عبر الأهوار مع مرشد سياحي محلي حقيقي، أو زيارة متحف، موقع أثري، أو شراء المنتجات المحلية. اعتمد البحث على المنهج الوصفي والكمي والتحليلي لعدد من الصور الفضائية وكذلك الجداول والخرائط والبيانات المتعلقة بموضوع البحث.
تقدير حجم التعرية والترسيب في حوض والدي بيداوة باستخدام نموذج (GCD) دراسة في الجيومورفولوجيا التطبيقية
Authors: دلوفان رمضان اسماعيل د. , شمال احمد امين د.
Published: November 2024

الهدف من هذه الدراسة هو تقدير حجم التعرية والترسيب في حوض بيداوة، باستخدام نموذج (geomorphic change detection- GCD). في بيئة نظم المعلومات الجغرافية وهو نموذج جيوماتكي لقياس حجم التعرية والترسيب مكانيا، ويعتمد النموذج على مدتين مختلفتين لاستخراج النتائج اعتمادا على نموذج الارتفاع الرقمي. وتم الاعتماد على مدتين في هذه الدارسة وهي (2002، 2022) بفاصل زمني 21 عاما.
     وتبعا لذلك بينت الدراسة وفق مخرجات النموذج (GCD) بأن حجم التعرية بلغ (1134743م3) على مساحة تصل الى (43443.59م2)، فيما تصل المساحة التي تعرضت الى الترسيب (53644.83م2).  بحجم تصل الى (821397م3). وتبعا للنتائج السابقة بأن (53.01%) من مساحة الحوض تعرضت الى التعرية خلال مدة الدراسة، بينما وصل مساحة المنطقة التي تعرضت الى عملية الترسيب الى (41.79%) من المساحة الكلية للحوض. اما نسبة (9.8%) من مساحة الحوض فلم تتعرض الى العمليتين وفق نتائج النموذج.
Commentary on/Request for Retraction of Hülsheger (2016): Implausible Assumptions, False Positives, and a Misleading Statement
Authors: Lang Jonas W. B.
Published: November 2024

This commentary calls for the retraction of Hülsheger (2016) on the basis of three majorissues. The first issue is the use of time-varying psychological constructs as time-invariantpredictors in growth models. This assumption leads to biased estimates and false positives (asdemonstrated by simulation), questioning the validity of the research report’s findings. The secondissue is that the model used in the paper includes an excessive number of random effects relativeto the number of observations so that modern mixed-effects modeling software by default does noteven fit the model in the article. More appropriate analytical solutions are discussed for bothmethodological issues. Finally, the third issue is that Hülsheger (2016) used an author note toassociate the problematic analyses to the author of this commentary – without consent orawareness of this author.
Dynamic Self-Adaptation Mechanism for Contextual Consistency Using Probabilistic Memory Synthesis
Authors: Ruecken Kevin , Blanchard Edward , Pembroke Helena , Langston Xavier
Published: November 2024

The increasing complexity and length of user prompts have exposed limitations in existing Large Language Models (LLMs), particularly concerning their capacity to maintain contextual coherence over extended interactions. Addressing this challenge, the Dynamic Self-Adaptation Mechanism (DSAM) introduces an innovative approach by incorporating Probabilistic Memory Synthesis, enabling LLMs to dynamically adjust their contextual understanding in response to evolving inputs. Through empirical evaluation, the DSAM-enhanced LLM demonstrated significant improvements in response coherence, memory retention, and adaptability, thereby surpassing the performance of traditional static memory architectures. This advancement underscores the potential of adaptive memory mechanisms to enhance the contextual sensitivity and responsiveness of LLMs, marking a pivotal step forward in the development of more sophisticated language processing systems.
Experiences with One-to-One Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Sessions: Consensual Qualitative Research
Authors: Dietrich Kelsey Madison , Strumbel Nicole , Baumann Ashley , Nguyen-Feng Viann N
Published: November 2024

Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is an evidence-based yoga intervention that has been used as an effective adjunct treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Previous research has focused on TCTSY offered in group settings. The present study examined experiences of individuals practicing TCTSY one-to-one (i.e., one client, one TCTSY facilitator). Study aims were to: (1) learn about participants’ experiences with and reasons for attending one-to-one TCTSY; (2) describe and compare participants’ experiences between group and one-to-one yoga settings; (3) explore participants’ perceptions of the impacts of TCTSY on their trauma healing; and (4) document participants’ intentions for continued one-to-one TCTSY use. Semistructured interviews were offered to participants at completion of a longitudinal observational study of one-to-one TCTSY; 4 of the 10 participants agreed to be interviewed. Interviewees were located in the United States and self-reported experiencing childhood trauma and a current PTSD diagnosis. Following the consensual qualitative research method, domains were initially created deductively by the team. Adjustments, as well as categories and core ideas, were created inductively. Results indicated that participants: (1) preferred one-to-one over groups because of perceived safety and comfort; (2) had positive experiences with TCTSY; (3) perceived biopsychosocial benefits from the practice and described using TCTSY principles outside of sessions; and (4) intended to practice indefinitely. This study provided insight to the lived experiences of participants who use TCTSY as complementary care. Yoga facilitators and clinical trauma care providers are recommended to collaborate to offer one-to-one somatic-based approaches to create more access options for trauma healing.
Epistemically Suspect Beliefs about COVID-19: Results from a Population Survey in Finland
Authors: Kaakinen Johanna K. , Moazami-Goodarzi Ali , Häikiö Tuomo , Kivioja Pasi , Mäki Karl Otto , Pritup Daria
Published: November 2024

We examined the familiarity and popularity of epistemically suspect claims (misinformation and conspiracy theories) about COVID-19 and their associations with cognitive and social factors in a representative population sample (N=1,077, Mage = 51.45, SDage = 16.58) of people living in Finland during the pandemic (September 2021-January 2022). Of cognitive factors, pseudoscientific beliefs, lower scores on the actively open-minded thinking scale, and higher preference for anecdotal information were related to increased tendency to believe in epistemically suspect claims related to COVID-19. Of social factors, lower trust in governmental institutions and science and scientists, and the use of alternative media were associated with the endorsement of epistemically suspect claims about COVID-19. Men were more likely to endorse epistemically suspect claims than women, and the support decreased with age. The present results suggest that epistemically suspect beliefs about COVID-19 are not generally common among the Finnish population. The results suggest that battling the spread of health-related misinformation, like COVID-19 conspiracy theories, may require actions that target different cognitive and social factors, such as the thinking style of individuals; trust felt towards governmental institutions, science, and mainstream media; and the content circulating in social and alternative media.
The Effect of Scientific Conspiracy Theories on Scepticism Towards Biotechnologies
Authors: Marques Mathew daCosta , Kerr John R , Stukas Arthur , McLennan Jim
Published: November 2024

Many conspiracy theories implicate scientists and science. We investigated the impact of exposure to scientific conspiracies about biotechnologies. Across three pre-registered online studies (Ns=1,000), participants who read information about conspiracies involving agribiotechnology companies or biobank scientists were more likely to endorse conspiracies. Other effects of exposure to conspiracy information were mixed. In Study 1, reading about an agricultural biotechnology conspiracy had a small significant effect on reducing intentions to eat Genetically Modified food. In Study 2, exposure to a conspiracy involving biobank scientists decreased support for biobanks, mediated by decreased trust in biobank scientists. In Study 3, this conspiracy had no effect on wider beliefs of the role of science in society (science populism), nor support of Genetically Modified food-promoting policies. Overall, we found that exposure to conspiracies involving scientific claims increased conspiracy belief endorsement and can further negative effects. However, the effects of conspiracies on science populism appears limited.
Does Exposure to Armed Conflict Affect Women’s Attitudes Towards Intimate Partner Violence? Evidence from Vietnam
Authors: Wu Hanbo
Published: November 2024

This study combines individual-level survey data and province-level data on wartimebombing to assess the long-term impact of the Vietnam War on Vietnamese women’sattitudes toward intimate partner violence (IPV). To establish a causal link betweenwar exposure and IPV attitudes, I use a province’s distance to the arbitrarily drawnborder between North Vietnam and South Vietnam as an instrument for bombingintensity in that province. I find that women living in heavily bombed provinces aremore likely to accept IPV. The instrumental variable estimates are greater in magnitudecompared to the ordinary least squares estimates across various specifications, pointingto measurement error in conflict exposure. Exposure to bombing does not seem to makewomen more tolerant of IPV through education or marital matching. Instead, the waris likely to directly affect women’s views about IPV because of the normalization ofand desensitization to violence in the private sphere.
A Typology of Explanations for Explainability-by-Design
Authors: Tsakalakis Niko , Stalla-Bourdillon Sophie , Huynh Trung Dong , Moreau Luc
Published: November 2024

As automated decision-making permeates almost all aspects of everyday life, capabilities to generate meaningful explanations for various stakeholders (i.e., decision-makers, addressees of decisions including individuals, auditors, and regulators) should be carefully deployed. This paper presents a typology of explanations intended to support the first pillar of an explainability-by-design strategy. Its production has been achieved by pursuing a responsible innovation approach and introducing a new persona within the research and innovation process, i.e., a legal engineer, whose role is to work at the interface of two teams, the compliance and the engineering teams and to oversee the process of requirement elicitation, which is often opinionated and narrowing. Once explanation requirements have been derived from applicable regulatory requirements, compliance rules or business policies, they have been mapped to the dimensions of the typology to produce fine-grained explanation requirements, forming computable building blocks that can then be translated into system requirements during the technical design phase. The typology has been co-created with industry partners operating in two sectors: finance and education. Two pilot studies have thus been conducted to test both the feasibility of the generation and computation of explanations on the basis of the typology and the usefulness of the outputs in the light of the state of the art. The typology comprises nine hierarchical dimensions. It can be leveraged to operate a stand-alone classifier of explanations that acts as detective controls within a broader partially-automated compliance strategy. A machine-readable format of the typology is provided in the form of a light ontology.
Height profile variations of ionospheric conductivity: A case study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Authors: Endeshaw Lake
Published: November 2024

Ionospheric conductivity is the ability to conduct ionospheric current and is impacted by a variety of current system flows in height profiles, which increase ionosphere conductivity. In this study, we have analyzed the height profiles of the ionospheric conductivity daily and monthly variations in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during a very low solar activity phase in the year 2020. The daily height profile variations of ionospheric conductivity in Addis Ababa with geographic latitude 9o N and longitude 39o E are estimated at midnight (00:00 UT), morning (09:00 UT), mid-day (12:00 UT), and early nighttime (18:00 UT). The monthly variations of ionospheric conductivity (parallel, Pedersen, and Hall conductivity) are also presented for all months, with the highest ionospheric variability occurring after noon (14.00 UT). At midnight (00:00 UT) and early nighttime (18:00 UT), the ionospheric conductivity shows more fluctuation than in the morning (09:00 UT) and midday (12:00 UT) in diurnal variation. The monthly variations of ionospheric conductivity (parallel, Pedersen, and Hall conductivity) in the daytime at 14:00 UT increase steeply to reach their peak values and keep the sharpness of their variability.
Assessment of natural background radiation levels in Ranipokhari, Kathmandu, Nepal, following the 2015 earthquake and during reconstruction
Authors: Adhikari Hari , Chalise Roshan , Kalakhety Himali , Khanal Raju
Published: November 2024

Natural background radiation is present in the environment and its level can vary depending on the location, occurring radioactive elements in soil, water, and air. The measurement of natural background radiation in Ranipokhari, a historic pond in Kathmandu, is important as it is currently undergoing reconstruction after the 2015 earthquake. We used a Professional Digital Geiger Counter (GCA 07W) to measure the radiation dose at 50 different locations, 31 of which were on the outer corner of the pond and 19 were inside the pond. The minimum and maximum radiation exposure levels were found to be 49.80 μR/h and 147.48 μR/h, respectively, with an overall average exposure rate of (108.06 ± 3.47) μR/h. We observed that the count and exposure rates were higher on sunny days compared to rainy days. Hypothesis testing suggested that the average background exposure rate in Ranipokhari is higher than the world average external background radiation levels reported by the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR). Our study provides crucial information on the natural background radiation levels in Ranipokhari, which can assist in the safe reconstruction of this historic pond after the earthquake.
Lattice parameters prediction of orthorhombic oxyhalides using machine learning
Authors: Koirala Poojan , Ghimire Madhav
Published: November 2024

Lattice parameters of orthorhombic oxyhalides with molecular formula AOX are predicted using KRR, LR, and GBR machine learning (ML) models. Seventeen data of orthorhombic oxyhalides are extracted from the Materials Project Database, and several features such as atomic radius, ionic radius, band gap, density, electro-negativity, and atomic mass are taken into account. After refining the data, they are used for ML training and testing processes. The actual values of the respective compounds' lattice parameters are compared with those predicted by different models. Then, the accuracy of their predictions is checked by calculating MAE, MSE, and R2. The GBR model is more efficient in predicting lattice parameters 'b' and 'c', whereas KRR is found to be more more efficient in predicting 'a'. Further, using the random forest regression model, the features importance plot is also observed to understand which features play an important role in predicting the lattice parameters.
Stern-Gerlach centennial: Parity, gradient effect, and an analogy with the Higgs field
Authors: Bulnes J.D. , Travassos M.A.I. , Juraev D.A. , Ottoni J.E. , Lopez-Bonilla J.
Published: November 2024

In this article, which celebrates 100 years of the Stern-Gerlach experiment, we identify and discuss some limitations of the mathematical field we intend to represent as the Stern-Gerlach magnetic field. We extend some recent theoretical results concerning Stern-Gerlach eigenenergies, where what we call “the gradient effect” manifests itself: the contribution of the magnetic field gradient to the self-energies. Finally, based on an analogy with the Stern-Gerlach effect, we visualized that the Higgs field must be homogeneous in its minimum energy configuration within the context of the Higgs mass generation mechanism.