bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IMPLEMENTATION OF MECHANISMS OF PUBLIC QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION: CHALLENGES AND DIRECTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT
Authors:   National Technical University ", Kruhlov Vitalii ,   Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute", Tereshchenko Dina ,   National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute"
Published: February 2024

Integration of higher education systems into the globalized world is a critically important process aimed at enhancing the quality and relevance of education at the international level. The study examines the mechanisms of state quality management in higher education with a focus on the Ukrainian educational landscape and its alignment with European standards. The study addresses a multifaceted concept of higher education quality, encompassing various dimensions such as the relevance of educational programs, competence of instructors, adequacy of infrastructure, and overall support for learners. Understanding these key components is fundamental for the development of effective mechanisms to ensure the quality of higher education. The study emphasizes the role of the regulatory framework in shaping educational standards. These standards, influenced by the best international practices, are crucial for ensuring consistency, transparency, and accountability in the higher education sector. A number of problems have been identified in the implementation of mechanisms for state quality management in higher education, including inadequate funding, gaps in legislation, and the ineffectiveness of evaluation systems. In response to these existing challenges, proactive directions for improving the situation are proposed. Strengthening the financial foundation of the education system is deemed critically important to provide adequate resources for higher education institutions. Essential steps include reforming the system of state governance and improving the legislative framework to meet evolving educational needs. Additionally, optimizing evaluation and accreditation processes emerges as a key strategy for continuous enhancement and support of education quality. The importance of ongoing development and enhancement of mechanisms for state management of higher education quality is underscored. The proposed improvement directions serve as a roadmap for policymakers, educational institutions, and stakeholders to elevate the quality of higher education. By adopting contemporary strategies, educational systems can ensure not only harmonization with global standards but also equip learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world.
NUS EDUCATIONAL REFORM AS A COMPONENT OF UKRAINE’S INTEGRATION INTO THE EUROPEAN EDUCATIONAL SPACE
Authors:   SSI ", Tereshchenko Hanna ,   Institute of Educational Analytics", Tkachenko Valentyna ,   SSI "Institute of Educational Analytics"
Published: February 2024

The article analyzes the "New Ukrainian School" (NUS), a significant educational reform, in the context of Ukraine's integration into the European Union. It provides a retrospective analysis of the transformational changes in the general secondary education system from Ukraine's declaration of independence to the present. The main directions of the reform are outlined, particularly at the institutional and legal framework levels. The authors have noted the success of the NUS reform, as demonstrated by a number of monitoring studies conducted by the SSI "Institute of Educational Analytics". However, the authors also identify challenges in implementing the NUS reform during the pre-war and war periods of education development in Ukraine. During the pre-war period, the main issues were inadequate teacher training, resistance to NUS conceptual innovations, insufficient logistical and financial support, lack of support at the local government level, and problems with standardizing student assessment. The full-scale invasion significantly complicated the implementation of the reform in terms of its financial support. Furthermore, the implementation of the NUS reform during the wartime period faced several challenges, including ensuring the safety of participants in the educational process, providing access to education, and a decrease in the quality of education. A study compared Ukraine's secondary education system reform with that of the European Union and found that Ukraine's transformational processes in general secondary education align with the European educational reform direction. The article discusses the key tasks for developing Ukrainian education in the post-war period, with a particular emphasis on implementing the NUS reform.
The Role of AI-Enhanced Personalization in Customer Experiences
Authors: Bhuiyan Mohammad Shafiquzzaman
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this research study is to investigate how AI-driven-personalization chatbots and virtual assistants might improve customer experiences across different types of businesses. It investigates if artificial intelligence is able to cater goods, services, and marketing to the preferences of customers. The areas of retail and hospitality, together with finance, are the primary emphasis of this article. This study investigates the ways in which artificial intelligence can improve retail virtual shopping assistants and product recommendations. This article investigates the use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots in the hotel industry to give individualized booking experiences and recommendations. This study investigates the ways in which artificial intelligence-driven communications and individualized financial advice can improve customer service. Through the use of case studies and data analysis, the author of this study analyzes the practical uses of AI-powered personalization as well as the benefits to the customer experience. The findings are an attempt to illustrate that AI is capable of personalizing their experiences and engaging customers across a variety of industries.
Demotivation Factors in L2 Learning: A Case Study of Graduate Students
Authors: Bribesh Safa
Published: February 2024

The article discusses the demotivation factors influencing graduate students studying English in Libya. The study specifically looks to discuss how the sex of the student may influence the English learning process. For this reason, the study applies a quantitative research framework to test how factors such as classroom environment, low test scores, grammar-based teaching, and teacher's behaviour, amongst others, may influence overall student motivation levels. To conclude, a questionnaire composed of 35 questions was shared with 49 participants registered for graduate studies at the Libyan academy, and they were asked questions relating to course content, teaching material, grammar-based teaching, teacher's behaviour, the atmosphere of the learning place, affinity, and confidence level of the students. After conducting a T-test to evaluate the data, the study found that grammar-based instruction was the most demotivating factor for students. It was also revealed that gender did not affect the learning parameters of second-language learners.
MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF THE SPREAD OF VECTOR BORNE DISEASES WITH INFLUENCE OF VERTICAL TRANSMISSION AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES
Authors: Atokolo William , Aja Remigius Okeke , Omale David , Paul Rose Veronica , Amos Jeremiah , Ocha Shedrach Onu
Published: February 2024

This work is aimed at formulating a mathematical model of the spread of vector-borne diseases with influence of vertical transmission and preventive strategies. Vector borne diseases are caused by viruses, bacteria, and parasites typically conveyed by mosquitoes. Certain illnesses transmitted by vectors include West Nile Virus, Malaria, Zika virus, Dengue fever, Rift valley fever, and Viral encephalitis induced by pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and parasites. The positive solutions of the model are presented and the theory of basic reproduction number  was used to study the model dynamical behaviour. When reduces; the diseases are wiped out of the population with time and vice versa. The disease free and endemic equilibria states of the model were determined and investigated to be locally and globally stable.We incorporated the use of Insecticide –Treated Nets (ITN), Indoor Residual Sprayings (IRS) and condom usage as preventive measures in the presence of treatment. Numerical simulations show that complete intervention measures, that is, the use of ITN, IRS and condom usage while placing the infected on treatment have valuable impact on the spread of vector-borne diseases.
CONSTRAINTS FACING AGROSILVOPASTORAL PRACTICES AMONG HOUSEHOLDS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Ogunsola O. S. , Henry C. A. , Akinbayo B. C. , Akeredolu O. A.
Published: February 2024

Agrosilvopastoral practices are recognized as a link between agriculture, forestry and a sustainable strategy for land management, particularly in tropical and subtropical developing nations. This study examined the limitations of agrosilvopastoral practices among households in Ogun State. A well thought out questionnaire was used to gather information from 240 respondents in total. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data collected. Findings revealed that agrosilvopastoral practices were dominated by men, with a mean age and family size of 54 years and 6 persons respectively. More over half (62.25%) of the farmers were literate with mean years of experience in farming being 26years. Result revealed that inadequate capital (1st) is the most serious challenge facing the agrosilvopastoral households, followed by insect infestation (2nd), instability in market price (3rd), inadequate access to land for farming (4th), high cost of transportation (5th), insufficient market centers (6th), source of inputs (7th), technical knowledge (8th), mode of land acquisition (9th) and animal destruction of crops (10th). The study thereby recommends that extension workers from different organizations should educate farmers about agrosilvopastoral practices through seminars, and backing being offered to farmers in the terms of loans, hybrid seeds and credit provision for increased production.
EFFECTS OF ACHA FARMING CHALLENGES ON FARMERS’ SOCIO-ECONOMIC WELLBEING IN PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Demshakwa L. D. , Ikwuba A. A. , Ugbem-Onah C. E. , Ilemaiye F. O.
Published: February 2024

Acha is widely planted in Plateau State, Nigeria where it provides food, income and employment for many farmers. However, there are challenges associated with its cultivation which have implications on their socio-economic wellbeing. This study examined the effects that acha farming challenges have on the socio-economic wellbeing of acha farmers in Plateau State. The study population comprised all the registered acha farmers in two of the three agricultural zones in the state which are Plateau North and Plateau Central.  Of the estimated 3,143 registered acha farmers in the study area according to Plateau Agricultural Development Programme (PADP), 400 acha farmers were randomly selected. The study adopted semi-structured questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Data were analysed with frequencies and percentages while the assumption was analyzed with the use of Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). Findings showed that the main pre-harvest challenges facing the farmers were lack of knowledge in planting space (88.4%), fertilization (81.8%), insufficient labour force and discouragement due to poor yield (66.8%). Social and economic wellbeing of the farmers mainly affected were social interaction (76.5%), participation in social gathering, ability to get married and income (73.6%). PPMC shows that pre-harvest challenges had inverse significant relationship with Social (r = -0.788) and economic (r = -0.023) wellbeing of the farmers. The study concluded that pre-harvest challenges of the farmers had negative effect on the social and economic wellbeing of the farmers. Thus, extension intervention to tackle the pre-harvest challenges of the farmers is needed in the study area.
Production-technological and organizational-institutional mechanisms for reducing transit risks and transaction costs of interstate cargo transportation
Authors:   Market Economy Institute of RAS, Zoidov Kobiljon Kh. , Medkov Alexey A. ,   Market Economy Institute of RAS, Zoidov Zafar K. ,   Market Economy Institute of RAS
Published: February 2024

The research is aimed at describing and analyzing existing and developing new production, technological, organizational and institutional mechanisms for reducing transit risks and transaction costs of interstate cargo transportation. Goal. Development and application of adaptation mechanisms to external sanctions pressure in order to improve the efficiency of the functioning of the transport and transit system (TTS) of Russia, the development of existing transport corridors and the formation of new trade routes and their innovative industrial belts, ensuring the economic sovereignty and national security of the country. Tasks. To analyze scientific and practical approaches to the development of organizational and institutional mechanisms for transport and transit communication with neighboring countries. To characterize adaptive mechanisms for reducing transit risks and transaction costs of interstate cargo transportation. To outline the stages of developing new production, technological, organizational and institutional mechanisms for reducing transit risks and transaction costs of interstate cargo transportation. Methodology. The research uses the methods of evolutionary and institutional theory, system analysis, world system (world economic) analysis, the main provisions of the theory of industrial and technological balance of the economy and technical and economic structures, SWOT analysis, expert and analytical assessments, content analysis of periodical materials. Results. It has been established that in order to reduce transit risks and transaction costs of interstate cargo transportation, modernization and expansion of the capacity of railway and automobile border checkpoints, creation of digital trade routes, formation of large transport and logistics companies engaged in transit transportation of goods, development of a strategy for the creation and functioning of a supranational transport and transit company as an effective organizational and institutional form are required circumvention of foreign government and corporate sanctions against Russia. Conclusions. In the current situation, the development and improvement of methods for meaningful and economic-mathematical modeling of modern trade routes and their innovative industrial belts in order to form adaptive mechanisms to reduce transit risks and reduce transaction costs of servicing export-import and transit cargo flows is becoming more urgent.
ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ПСИХОЛОГІЧНОЇ ТА ФІЗИЧНОЇ ГОТОВНОСТІ ПРИЗОВНИКІВ ДО СЛУЖБИ У ЗБРОЙНИХ СИЛАХ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Павелко І. , Бєловодов І.
Published: February 2024

У статті наведено результати дослідження психологічної та фізичної готовності призовників до служби у Збройних силах України. Запропоновано Модель психологічної готовності до військової служби юнаків призовного віку. За результатами психологічного  дослідження та фізичного тестування можна констатувати, що при бажанні проходити службу у лавах ЗС України, у призовників недостатньо знань та навичок щодо дій в екстремальних ситуаціях.
A grumbling concern: A survey of gastrointestinal symptoms in cystic fibrosis in the modulator era
Authors: Calthorpe Rebecca J , Goodchild Natalie , Gleetus Vigilius , Premakumar Vinishaa , Hayee Bu , Elliott Zoe , Evans Bethinn , Rowbotham Nicola J , Carr Siobhán B , Barr Helen , Horsley Alexander , Peckham Daniel , Smyth Alan R
Published: February 2024

Background Gastrointestinal symptoms in cystic fibrosis (CF) are common and intrusive to daily life. Relieving gastrointestinal symptoms was identified as an important research priority and previously explored in an international survey in 2018. However, following the widespread introduction of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulators in 2019, the landscape of CF treatment has changed. We repeated an online survey to further describe gastrointestinal symptoms and their effect on quality of life (QoL) in the CFTR modulator era. Methods An electronic survey consisting of closed questions and free text responses was distributed via social media and professional networks for a period of one month between March - April 2022. People with CF (pwCF), their family and friends, and healthcare professionals (HCPs) were invited to take part. Results There were 164 respondents: 88 pwCF (54%), 22 (13%) family, and 54 (33%) healthcare professionals (HCPs). A total of 89/110 (81%) pwCF or family members reported CFTR modulator treatment. The most commonly reported symptoms were wind / gas and rumbling stomach noises (borborygmi) in both the modulator and non-modulator groups in addition to loose motions (modulator group) and bloating (no modulator group). Abdominal pain and bloating had the greatest impact on QoL. For those on a CFTR modulator, the proportion of pwCF reporting “no change” or “worse” for all of the symptoms surveyed was greater than the proportion reporting an improvement. For some symptoms such as stomach pains and reduced appetite, improvements were perceived more commonly in HCPs than what was reported by pwCF. Following modulator introduction, dietary changes to manage GI symptoms were recommended by 28/35 (80%) of HCPs and reported by 38/76 (50%) lay respondents. Changes in medication were recommended by 19/35 (54%) HCPs and reported by 44/76 (58%) of patients and family members. Conclusion This survey has shown that gastrointestinal symptoms remain prevalent in pwCF in the CFTR modulator era, though the nature of these symptoms may have changed. A better understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of these symptoms is essential. Future clinical studies should focus on improving symptoms and QoL.
Analyses of the SIR Epidemic Model Including Treatment and Immigration
Authors: Ak Gümüş Özlem , Selvam George Maria , Kılınç Narin , Rajendran Janagaraj
Published: February 2024

This paper aims to examine the dynamics of a variation of a nonlinear SIR epidemic model. We analyze the complex dynamic nature of the discrete-time SIR epidemic model by discretizing a continuous SIR epidemic model subject to treatment and immigration effects with the Euler method. First of all, we show the existence of equilibrium points in the model by reducing the three-dimensional system to the two-dimensional system. Next, we show the stability conditions of the obtained positive equilibrium point and the visibility of flip bifurcation. A feedback control strategy is applied to control the chaos occurring in the system after a certain period of time. We also perform numerical simulations to support analytical results. We do all these analyses for models with and without immigration and show the effect of immigration on dynamics.
Safety and efficacy of anakinra in hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis associated with acute leukemia
Authors: Al-Yousuf Hannah , O’Nions Jenny , Wilson Andrew J , Gohil Satyen , Manson Jessica J , Payne Elspeth M
Published: February 2024

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Ejercicio físico y estimulación cognitiva en personas con accidentes cerebrovasculares
Authors: Guevara Escudero Lupe Katherine , Robalino Morales Liliana Margoth , Sánchez Gadvay Andrea Estefanny , Rosales Ricardo Yury
Published: February 2024

Introducción. Atravesar un Accidente Cerebrovascular (ACV) conlleva escenarios nuevos y desafiantes, quienes sobreviven a esta enfermedad experimentan secuelas como el declive de la capacidad motora y de las alteraciones cognitivas, estas implican a la pérdida de la independencia y perjudican la calidad de vida. Por ende, es importante considerar al ejercicio físico y la estimulación cognitiva como pilares fundamentales dentro del proceso de rehabilitación. Objetivo. Exponer las generalidades del Accidente Cerebrovascular y la influencia del ejercicio físico y la estimulación cognitiva. Metodología. Se realizó una revisión narrativa de la literatura, en primera instancia se efectuó la búsqueda en las bases de datos Scopus (143), Web of Science (58) y Pubmed (2945), de los cuales  se encontraron un total 3146 artículos; de estos se realizó una primera selección por título con las palabras clave “physical activity or physical exercise and cognitive rehabilitation and cerebrovascular accidento or stroke”, se encontraron 154 artículos elegibles; posteriormente se efectuó la selección por resumen de cada artículo, con lo cual 47 fueron aceptados para realizar este estudio. Resultados y Conclusión: El ejercicio físico en cualquiera de sus tipos disminuye las limitaciones y obtiene beneficios sobre la salud cardiorespiratoria, mejora el rendimiento cognitivo, recupera la marcha y la funcionalidad de las extremidades superiores e inferiores afectadas; la estimulación cognitiva promueve nuevas conexiones sinápticas en el cerebro para recuperar la neuroplasticidad y por ende potenciar la función cerebral; de tal modo que dichos métodos de rehabilitación trabajan de manera recíproca y reflejan mejor rendimiento al desarrollarse conjuntamente dando garantías de mantener su funcionalidad e independencia a largo plazo. Área de estudio general: Fisioterapia. Área de estudio específica: Actividad física. Tipo de estudio: Artículos originales.
Mangunjaya Watch: Sekolah Sepakbola Berbasiskan Teknologi dan Analisis Data Digital
Authors: Suryanto Tri Lathif Mardi , Nuryananda Praja Firdaus , Wibowo Nur Cahyo
Published: February 2024

Minat orang Indonesia terhadap sepak bola bisa dilihat dari banyaknya klub sepak bola di seluruh negeri ini, mulai dari klub di tingkat nasional hingga klub di tingkat lokal, seperti Putra Mangun Jaya FC. Klub dan sekolah sepak bola Putra Mangun Jaya FC telah meraih beberapa prestasi yang cukup signifikan. Sayangnya klub menghadapi masalah serius sejak pandemi muncul, dengan banyak pemain yang berhenti berlatih di klub ini. Hal ini disebabkan oleh kurangnya pencatatan pemain yang terorganisir serta kurangnya kemampuan dalam mengelola sepak bola secara profesional dan berbasis teknologi. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, tim telah mengimplementasikan aplikasi Mangunjaya Watch sebagai cara untuk mengelola pemain, mencatat performa pemain, dan menjadikan brand image Putra Mangun Jaya FC sebagai tim sepak bola daerah yang mengandalkan analisis data. Oleh karena itu, metode yang digunakan dalam program ini adalah 1) observasi dan pembuatan aplikasi Mangunjaya Watch berdasarkan hasil observasi, 2) penyusunan konsep branding melalui wawancara dengan pengurus tim, dan 3) evaluasi pelaksanaan program. Dalam pelaksanaannya, tim pelaksana membaginya menjadi tiga tahap, yaitu pembuatan aplikasi, penyediaan layanan digital, dan pembangunan brand image.
Az immunszuppresszív és biológiai terápia időzítése gyulladásos bélbetegségben
Authors: Farkas Bernadett , Molnár Tamás , Farkas Klaudia
Published: February 2024

A gyulladásos bélbetegségek (IBD) kezelése drámai változáson ment keresztül az immunszuppresszív és a biológiai terápia megjelenésével. A legújabb szakirodalmi adatok arra utalnak, hogy a kórkép természetes lefolyására gyakorolt hatásukat bevezetésük időzítése is befolyásolja. Ugyanakkor továbbra is kihívást jelent azon betegek azonosítása, akik számára a korai hatékony kezelés biztosítaná a legkedvezőbb kimenetelt, megóvva az enyhébb betegség-fenotípust mutató egyéneket a felesleges kockázatoktól és potenciális mellékhatásoktól. Ezen közlemény célja, hogy bemutassa a jelenleg Magyarországon elérhető, középsúlyos-súlyos aktivitást mutató IBD-ben alkalmazható terápiás lehetőségeket, és összefoglalja az ezek optimális időzítésével kapcsolatos jelenlegi ismereteinket, valamint javaslatot tegyen egy, a mindennapi betegellátásban használható kezelési algoritmusra.
A Study on the Paradigmatic Relationships and Syntagmatic Order of the Components of Costume Names Listed in Costume Balgi [件記]
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Jo Jeong-a
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this paper is to delves into the paradigmatic relationships and syntagmatic order of components within costume names listed in 'Costume Balgi[件記].' For this purpose, we looked at the principles of writing ‘Costume Balgi’ through the format of Costume Balgi, and analyzed the components that make up the costume name included in Costume Balgi. Then we categorize each component into groups and explore their paradigmatic relationships. This not only classifies the costume names used in the royal court by vocabulary but also confirms how individuals from the late 19th to the early 20th century perceived and distinguished costumes based on vocabulary related to color, refining stats of the yarn, fabric, manufacturing methods, and types of clothing. Additionally, by examining the syntagmatic order of components within costume names and identifying the cognitive principles of compounding that influenced the order of combination, we gained insights into the cognitive system of understanding costumes that people of that time possessed. This study sheds light on one aspect of the cognitive framework regarding the perception of costumes that people of that era had by examining the paradigmatic relationships and syntagmatic order of components that constitute the units for discriminating and recognizing costumes, namely, the components of costume names.
Linguistic Analysis of Conflict and Study of Conflict Discourse
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Kim Kabnyun
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this paper is to explore the classification and causes of conflict, as well as to investigate the potential for conflict research based on linguistic aspects. Conflict and discord are inevitable in our lives because our perspectives and understandings are diverse, making conflict a natural outcome. To achieve this, we seek to understand the characteristics and patterns of conflict discourse and examine the linguistic strategies and features employed in conflict dialogue. Conflict naturally manifests itself in non-verbal forms, but it is more effectively expressed when mediated through language. This is because linguistic symbols can reflect differences in opinions, conflicting understandings, and clashes of interests. The resolution of conflicts is rooted in mutual understanding and effective dialogue, emphasizing the importance of comprehending and respecting the other party's perspectives. From this perspective, linguistic scrutiny of conflict plays a crucial role in understanding and resolving societal conflicts.
Comparative Study for Convergence of Expressive Arts Therapy and Integrative Arts Therapy: Focusing on Application and Practice in Medical and Educational Settings
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Lee Seonghyun
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to convergence of Expressive Arts Therapy and Integrative Arts Therapy. As a research method, first looked at the similarities and differences between the two treatment methods through literature review, and then analyzed the phenomenon of convergent application of the two treatment methods in medical and educational settings. The results of this study are as follows. First, Expressive Arts Therapy and Integrative Arts Therapy treatments include each other in terminology, implementation contents and orientation. Second, the 'Five Stages of Integrative Arts Psychotherapy', which is officially implemented in medical and educational settings within the NCMH(in South Korea), is the integration of psychotherapy and therapeutic education, and the convergence of techniques between Expressive Arts Therapy and Integrative Arts Therapy, and It represents the integration between traditional arts media and practical arts forms. Third, the stages and structure of Int egrative Arts Psychotherapy were proposed.
A Study on Flipped Learning Teaching Methods for Subjects Related to Ecological Literacy Education using YouTube for Prospective Early Childhood Yeachers
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Jang Milyeon
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to prepare a flipped learning class plan for subjects related to ‘cultivating ecological literacy’ for prospective early childhood teachers using YouTube. The research method was conducted through literature research and survey research. In addition, to review the appropriateness, an Focus Group Interview was conducted on three early childhood education professors. Data analysis used qualitative data analysis methods. The final teaching plan of this study is as follows. First, the main content categories of the 'Ecological Literacy Cultivation' subject are 'Ecological Education Direction', 'Ecological Self-Realization', 'Ecological Life', 'Understanding Ecological Literacy', 'Ecological Sensitivity', 'Ecological Crisis', and 'Ecological Education'. It consisted of ‘education’. Second, 1 to 2 YouTube contents suitable for the educational topic of each session were provided. Third, various individual and group activities were presented for each session. This study is significant in that it helps to encourage active participation of students and reduce the burden on instructors for ecological education.
Theological Reflection on the Culture of Human Respect Pursued by Cardinal Kim Sou-hwan
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Im Minkyun
Published: February 2024

This paper aims to reflect theologically on the religious foundation of the culture of human respect pursued by Cardinal Kim Sou-hwan, in four categories based on his words. The first foundation is that all human beings, created in the image of God, reflect the image of God existing within them, and therefore should be respected as beings with dignity without discrimination. Second, Cardinal Kim argued that people who experience God's unconditional love and forgiveness repay God's love by practicing loving and forgiving others, and as a result, reach a community of unity in love. Third, he emphasized the preferential choice for the poor in the Church's practice of love. The final religious foundation is that from the eschatological perspective of eternal life human beings are given practical motivation to overcome current unjust situations and suffering, so can anticipate the joy of the eschaton in the present.
A Study on the Titles of René Magritte's Works
Authors:   The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence, Noh Shihun
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the aesthetics René Magritte seeks to realize through his titles by analyzing the titles of his works in detail at the grammatical and functional levels and revealing their characteristics. As a result of consideration based on vocabulary and frequency analysis of the titles of his works, the following characteristics were discovered. 1) Morphological and syntactic characteristics: His title is not much different from other surrealist titles in that its lexical frequency is similar to that of modern French, it uses both function words and content words equally, it frequently uses idioms, and it is not long and simple. However, it is distinguished from the latter titles in that it is frequently repeated. 2) Semantic characteristics: His title prefers vocabulary related to the ‘external world’ and its ‘sense’ instead of vocabulary related to the priority values of the Surrealist movement. 3) Functional characteristics: His title is similar to other surrealist titles in that it is difficult to find emotive, conative, and metalingual functions in it, and the poetic function is strengthened while the referential function is weakened. However, it differs from the latter titles in that it realizes the aesthetics of subversion that overturns realistic perception through poetic function.
Increasing Cases of Retroperitoneal Fibrosis After Covid-19: Case Report, Did She Die Retroperitoneal Fibrosis or Cancer?
Authors: Deniz Gülnihal , Çakır Mürteza , Bılgın Akyagcı Serpil
Published: February 2024

This case report details the unfortunate journey of a 59-year-old breast cancer survivor who developed secondary Retroperitoneal Fibrosis (RPF) in 2022. Despite diligent treatment efforts, her condition took a devastating turn when, in June 2023, she was diagnosed not only with persistent RPF but also with advanced liver, omental, and duodenal cancer. Tragically, her condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to her passing on day 41 following her presentation. This case underscores the challenges of diagnosing and treating RPF. It highlights the importance of considering cancer development in advanced RPF cases that do not respond to treatment, often leaving limited options for effective intervention.
Empowering Innovators: Health Entrepreneurship as a Catalyst for Learning Excellence
Authors: van As Janus , Cooke Richard
Published: February 2024

This chapter explores the role of entrepreneurship in higher education, particularly through discipline-specific courses like health entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is a key competency for innovation as it fosters qualities such as grit, innovative thinking, systems thinking, problem-solving and a growth mindset, which can also aid in student success. Higher education, which serves students, employers, and society, is tasked with cultivating entrepreneurship as a graduate attribute. This cultivation produces entrepreneurs capable of innovating to address economic challenges. This chapter argues for a country-, discipline-, or sector-specific definition of entrepreneurship, which should guide the development of specialised entrepreneurship courses. It argues that these discipline-specific courses are critical as the goal is to help students develop the competence, confidence and agency to navigate the sector. Furthermore, applying a deep and meaningful learning approach to entrepreneurship course development will further enhance students' competence and confidence. Furthermore, entrepreneurship courses cannot stand alone, and the institutions' role in fostering an entrepreneurship culture as part of their learning excellence philosophy is also discussed. The chapter uses the development of health entrepreneurship, a field of study for the Bachelor of Health Science Honours in Health Systems Science course at the University of the Witwatersrand, as a case study. It investigates the use of deep and meaningful learning design in creating the practical health entrepreneurship curriculum, the role of culture in situating entrepreneurship courses, and the need for institutional cultural innovation. It concludes by offering practical approaches for embedding entrepreneurship as part of learning excellence.
Red fescue - lawns, pastures, erosion control
Authors: Kostenko Natalia , Kostenko Sergey , Malyuzhenets Evgenia , RUMYaNCEV Andrey
Published: February 2024

Red fescue is a very widespread grass in Eurasia; this species is found from the northernmost territories to steppes and semi-deserts, while individual red fescue plants can live for more than 30 years. 91 varieties of this crop are registered in the register of breeding achievements; 4 varieties have currently been bred at the V.R. Williams Federal Research Center for Breeding Achievements, but research continues both in terms of breeding new varieties and in terms of the technology for its cultivation.
Intérpretes de dança e seus cadernos de criação
Authors: Basulto Maria Stella Agostini , Moraes Juliana Martins Rodrigues de
Published: February 2024

Partindo de entrevistas realizadas com doze intérpretes de dança contemporânea sobre seus processos de adaptação ao transitarem entre diferentes grupos e processos criativos, neste ensaio abordo a utilização dos cadernos de criação por esses profissionais e o tipo de contribuição desses registros para suas atividades artí­sticas. Apresento relatos acerca de suas experiências com os cadernos de criação, compartilho a análise de dois diários de bordo de dois processos criativos, escritos e vivenciados por mim em 2019, e reúno alguns outros tipos de registro para a criação em dança, mencionados pelos intérpretes entrevistados. Este ensaio procura evidenciar a complexidade do processo criativo em dança a partir da perspectiva do intérprete, bem como a enorme diversidade dos assuntos e dos modos de organização presentes nos cadernos de criação dos intérpretes entrevistados e nos meus dois diários de bordo. Articulo a análise e reflexão com base na pesquisa de Cecí­lia Almeida Salles, Lucas Larcher, Maria Clara Martins Rocha e Jussara Braga Bastos.
Sinta-se à vontade e negocie seu espaço
Authors: Wrublevski Pereira Matilde W , Lima de Carvalho Alessandra
Published: February 2024

Este artigo se propõe a analisar o espetáculo Looping: Bahia Overdub através de elementos que compõem a noção de dramaturgias de festa, como:  ritual, negociação, dramaturgia, caos e colaboração. A compreensão deste estudo, no sentido dramatúrgico, está voltada à elaboração de um acontecimento que se utiliza de características comumente reconhecidas no âmbito de festividades populares, como forma de propor lógicas de convivência e coletividade que se diferenciem das relações cotidianas. Será utilizado de um relato crítico redigido pelo(a) autor(a) deste estudo, destacando a experiência em etapas e as “estratégia coreográficas performativas” como acordos corporais. Somado a isso, serão empregadas as referências de festas de largo utilizadas pelos artistas, bem como conceitos que contribuem com a definição dos elementos destacados. Será observado assim, as reverberações desse conjunto de referências em uma proposta estética e festiva que intenciona a produção de experiências de engajamento, abordando, portanto, articulações que dizem respeito às dimensões e limites de participação.
Bertolt Brecht e palhaçaria: o riso para a construção de novas lógicas de mundo
Authors: Pascke de Assis Esdras Ariel , Baffi Diego Elias
Published: February 2024

Este artigo reflexiona a concepção de Bertolt Brecht sobre a diversão e relevância disto para o seu teatro e, de uma nova perspectiva, examina-se a função que um determinado tipo de riso pode ter para o entendimento e a ação sobre a realidade, destacando-se aqui o riso encontrado na palhaçaria. Inicia-se esse trabalho partindo da análise do conceito de diversão para Brecht e da influência do palhaço alemão Karl Valentin sobre ele. Em seguida, analisam-se as referências bibliográficas e obras do palhaço argentino Chacovachi e do brasileiro Esio Magalhães, fazendo paralelos que aproximam esses palhaços dos objetivos que Brecht almejava com seu novo teatro e, ainda, apresenta indicativos para a construção de um teatro que gera um Riso Dialético, ou seja, um riso com reflexão que convoca a um posicionamento frente às injustiças e desigualdades sociais e que faz o público questionar a atual lógica econômica e social deste mundo capitalista.
Mn deposition/dissolution chemistry and its contemporary application in R&D of aqueous batteries
Authors: Soundharrajan Vaiyapuri , Nithiananth Subramanian , Muthukrishnan Akshaiya Padmalatha , Singh Gita , Arifiadi Anindityo , Tung Duong Pham , Kim Jung Ho , Kim Jaekook
Published: February 2024

The advancement of Mn deposition/dissolution chemistry and its translation to different battery variants is progressively documented. However, Mn represents poor reversibility, causing limitations for practical application. With the purpose of improving Mn-based battery operation, various technical solutions have been implemented for numerous batteries with Mn deposition/dissolution chemistry. This review summarizes the rapid advancements on Mn deposition/dissolution chemistry-based aqueous batteries.
Challenging old microbiological treasures for natural compound biosynthesis capacity
Authors: Nouioui Imen , Zimmermann Alina , Hennrich Oliver , Xia Shuning , Rössler Oona , Makitrynskyy Roman , Pablo Gomez-Escribano Juan , Pötter Gabriele , Jando Marlen , Döppner Meike , Wolf Jacqueline , Neumann-Schaal Meina , Hughes Chambers , Mast Yvonne
Published: February 2024

Strain collections are a treasure chest of numerous valuable and taxonomically validated bioresources. The Leibniz Institute DSMZ is one of the largest and most diverse microbial strain collections worldwide, with a long tradition of actinomycetes research. Actinomycetes, especially the genus Streptomyces, are renowned as prolific producers of antibiotics and many other bioactive natural products. In light of this, five Streptomyces strains, DSM 40971T, DSM 40484T, DSM 40713T, DSM 40976T, and DSM 40907T, which had been deposited a long time ago without comprehensive characterization, were the subject of polyphasic taxonomic studies and genome mining for natural compounds based on in vitro and in silico analyses. Phenotypic, genetic, and phylogenomic studies distinguished the strains from their closely related neighbors. The digital DNA–DNA hybridization and average nucleotide identity values between the five strains and their close, validly named species were below the threshold of 70% and 95%–96%, respectively, determined for prokaryotic species demarcation. Therefore, the five strains merit being considered as novel Streptomyces species, for which the names Streptomyces kutzneri sp. nov., Streptomyces stackebrandtii sp. nov., Streptomyces zähneri sp. nov., Streptomyces winkii sp. nov., and Streptomyces kroppenstedtii sp. nov. are proposed. Bioinformatics analysis of the genome sequences of the five strains revealed their genetic potential for the production of secondary metabolites, which helped identify the natural compounds cinerubin B from strain DSM 40484T and the phosphonate antibiotic phosphonoalamide from strain DSM 40907T and highlighted strain DSM 40976T as a candidate for regulator-guided gene cluster activation due to the abundance of numerous “Streptomyces antibiotic regulatory protein” (SARP) genes.
Hypoxia at 3D organoid establishment selects essential subclones within heterogenous pancreatic cancer
Authors: Kumano Koichiro , Nakahashi Hiromitsu , Louphrasitthiphol Pakavarin , Kuroda Yukihito , Miyazaki Yoshihiro , Shimomura Osamu , Hashimoto Shinji , Akashi Yoshimasa , Mathis Bryan J. , Kim Jaejeong , Owada Yohei , Goding Colin R. , Oda Tatsuya
Published: February 2024

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is especially hypoxic and composed of heterogeneous cell populations containing hypoxia-adapted cells. Hypoxia as a microenvironment of PDAC is known to cause epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and resistance to therapy. Therefore, cells adapted to hypoxia possess malignant traits that should be targeted for therapy. However, current 3D organoid culture systems are usually cultured under normoxia, losing hypoxia-adapted cells due to selectivity bias at the time of organoid establishment. To overcome any potential selection bias, we focused on oxygen concentration during the establishment of 3D organoids. We subjected identical PDAC surgical samples to normoxia (O2 20%) or hypoxia (O2 1%), yielding glandular and solid organoid morphology, respectively. Pancreatic cancer organoids established under hypoxia displayed higher expression of EMT-related proteins, a Moffitt basal-like subtype transcriptome, and higher 5-FU resistance in contrast to organoids established under normoxia. We suggest that hypoxia during organoid establishment efficiently selects for hypoxia-adapted cells possibly responsible for PDAC malignant traits, facilitating a fundamental source for elucidating and developing new treatment strategies against PDAC.
Invasive coronary imaging of inflammation to further characterize high-risk lesions: what options do we have?
Authors: Los Jonathan , Mensink Frans B. , Mohammadnia Niekbachsh , Opstal Tjerk S. J. , Damman Peter , Volleberg Rick H. J. A. , Peeters Denise A. M. , van Royen Niels , Garcia-Garcia Hector M. , Cornel Jan H. , El Messaoudi Saloua , van Geuns Robert-Jan M.
Published: February 2024

Coronary atherosclerosis remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The underlying pathophysiology includes a complex interplay of endothelial dysfunction, lipid accumulation and inflammatory pathways. Multiple structural and inflammatory features of the atherosclerotic lesions have become targets to identify high-risk lesions. Various intracoronary imaging devices have been developed to assess the morphological, biocompositional and molecular profile of the intracoronary atheromata. These techniques guide interventional and therapeutical management and allow the identification and stratification of atherosclerotic lesions. We sought to provide an overview of the inflammatory pathobiology of atherosclerosis, distinct high-risk plaque features and the ability to visualize this process with contemporary intracoronary imaging techniques.
Digital orthodontic setup and clear aligners system for treating adult patients with periodontitis: a descriptive case report
Authors: Ronsivalle Vincenzo , Malara Claudia , Cicciù Marco , Venezia Piero , Lo Giudice Antonino
Published: February 2024

This case report describes the treatment of an adult female patient with a history of periodontitis (Stage 3 -Grade B) and presenting significant crowding in both maxillary and mandibular arches. After periodontal stabilization, the patient underwent orthodontic treatment with clear aligners (CAT) for less than one year. CAT provided an effective quantitative and qualitative control of the forces applied to resolve the malocclusion. This case report provides a detailed description of the clinical strategy and features associated with the clear aligners system which were considered ideal tools for treating periodontal patients during the decisional workflow. The orthodontic treatment goals have been successfully achieved considering functional, periodontal, and aesthetic expectations. Several characteristics of clear aligners could support the recurrence of this orthodontic system for treating patients with a history of periodontitis or at risk of periodontal damage.