bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PRACTICES OF SUPPORTING CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AT THE REGIONAL LEVEL
Authors:   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Rivchun Tatiana , Vapnyarskaya Olga ,   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Platonova Natalia ,   National Research University Higher School of Economics
Published: October 2024

This article examines the practices of supporting creative industries at the regional level. In the Russian Federation regions, different approaches to working with creative industries are emerging. The purpose of the study was to summarize the experience of supporting creative industries at the regional level and to identify promising areas for the implementation of measures aimed at stimulating creative entrepreneurship. The research implemented desk analysis of Russian and foreign scientific literature and regulations, as well as comparative analysis of the practices of creative industries development institutions, private and public initiatives based on data from open sources. The authors confirmed the hypothesis about the diversity of approaches to supporting creative industries which is due to the uncertainty of the creative specialization of the regions, as well as the lack of clear development goals of creative industries for the regional economy. The study showed that the most promising areas for the development of measures to support creative entrepreneurship, which are rarely used at present or not applied at all, are measures to stimulate exports, acceleration and incubation programs for creative projects, to support creative projects that have entrepreneurial potential, but have not yet entered the market. According to the authors, the practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of using its results to improve the work to support creative industries at the regional level.
COMPOSITE INDICES FOR GOVERNING DIGITALIZATION: METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTION
Authors:   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Makarov Ivan
Published: October 2024

In the circumstances of digital transformation of the state and society, the indicative approach to analyzing and governing digitalization finds active usage. However, the characteristics of relevant data cause methodological problems, including statistical duplication. The article considers various methods for constructing composite digitalization indices based on secondary aggregation of principal components in order to overcome duplication. It is hypothesized that there is no single best method for secondary aggregation, and that the preference of methods depends on the indicative evaluation tasks being addressed. The lack of scientific consensus on the best aggregation method for calculating composite indices supports this proposition. Multiple widespread aggregation methods are also described. To consider the hypothesis, two potential secondary aggregation methods, alongside the option to eschew secondary aggregation, are studied. Their advantages are analyzed using common tasks of rating and analysing the strengths and weaknesses of facilities as an example. The data for analysis include principal components extracted from 21 digitalization indicators for years 2014 and 2016. Correlation analysis of their secondary aggregation’s results and country rating comparison show that different analysed methods are suitable for different tasks. This is due to the correspondence of the methods’ properties to the requirements imposed by the tasks being solved. The practical applicability of the discussed methodologies for analysing digitalization is demonstrated by the example of the Russian Federation. The study confirmed the need to consider the index construction methods’ characteristics to select the methods most appropriate to the tasks being solved. The obtained results can serve as the basis for developing a classification of requirements posed by indicative evaluation tasks, which will also contribute to systematization of aggregation methods, which has practical usefulness within the indicative approach.
Niğde kenti ve çevresinde peyzaj özelliklerine dayalı hava kalitesi potansiyelinin değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Yıldız Nuriye Ebru , Alp Hatice , Topaloğlu Ahmet Alper
Published: October 2024

Bu çalışmada, Niğde kenti ve çevresini kapsayan mikro havza sınırı için hava kalitesi potansiyelinin değerlendirilmesi hedeflenmiştir. Yöntem kapsamında, hava kalitesi potansiyelini etkileyecek antropojenik etkiler (nüfus yoğunluğu ve arazi örtüsü), meteorolojik etkiler (rüzgâr, yağış ve sıcaklık) ve çevresel etkiler (karbon depolama ve yüzey sıcaklığı) olmak üzere üç başlıkta mekânsal analizler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çok kriterli karar verme tekniklerinden analitik hiyerarşi süreci (AHS) kullanılarak uzman görüşleri alınmış ve her bir alt parametre için ağırlık dereceleri elde edilmiştir. Bu parametreler ağırlık düzeyleri dikkate alınarak örtmeler yöntemi ile çakıştırılmış ve hava kalitesi potansiyelinin mekânsal dağılımı haritalandırılmıştır. Sonuçlar, çalışma alanının yaklaşık %66’sında (Yaklaşık 51.000 ha) hava kalitesi potansiyelinin yüksek ve çok yüksek olduğunu göstermektedir. Çalışma alanının yaklaşık %10’unu (yaklaşık 6.000 ha) kapsayan Merkez ve Bor ilçesi ile diğer küçük ölçekli yerleşimlerde ise, nüfus yoğunluğu ve yapılaşmanın etkisiyle hava kalitesinin çok düşük ve düşük olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Çalışmanın özgün yönü antropojenik, meteorolojik ve çevresel parametreleri içeren bütünleşik bir değerlendirme olmasıdır. Bu çalışma, hava kalitesi potansiyelinin belirlenmesine yönelik gelecekteki benzer çalışmalara örnek teşkil edilebilir.
Determination of optical properties of ovangkol (Guibourtia ehie (a.chev.) j.léonard) wood treated with oxalic acid and hydrogen peroxide
Authors: Ayata Ümit , Çamlıbel Osman
Published: October 2024

Ovangkol wood, an exotic wood species, is becoming valuable in the woodworking industries, particularly in the furniture sector. Bleaching treatments alter the color of the wood. In this study, changes in certain surface properties [whiteness index (WI*), glossiness, and color parameters (lightness (L*), red color (a*) tone, yellow color (b*) tone, chroma (C*), and hue angle (ho))] were investigated by applying two different bleaching chemicals [oxalic acid (C2H2O4) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) + sodium hydroxide (NaOH)] on ovangkol (Guibourtia ehie (A.Chev.) J.Léonard) wood surfaces. According to the results, increases in WI* in the parallel direction and all color parameters were observed with the C2H2O4 chemical. Additionally, with the NaOH + H2O2 solution, increases in L* and ho values were achieved, while decreases in a*, C*, and b* parameters were observed. When using the C2H2O4 chemical, the ∆E* value was recorded as 4.25, whereas it was determined as 13.14 for treatments with solutions containing H2O2 + NaOH. Positive changes in ∆L* values were observed with both chemicals. However, positive ∆a*, ∆b*, and ∆C* values were observed with the C2H2O4 chemical, while these values were negative with the NaOH + H2O2 solution. The glossiness values decreased at both 60° and 85° angles regardless of whether the bleaching agents were applied parallel or perpendicular to the wood fibers.
Kızılçam (Pinus brutia Ten.) ve Toros Sediri (Cedrus libani A. Rich.) ağaçlandırma sahalarının büyüme performansı: Isparta Yöresi örneği
Authors: Eser Yunus
Published: October 2024

Ülkemizin güncel ormancılık envanterine göre 23.3 milyon ha büyüklüğündeki orman alanının %41’i bozuk orman vasfında olup ağaçlandırmaya konu alanlardandır. Bu orman alanları içerisinde kızılçam (Pinus brutia Ten.) ve Toros sediri (Cedrus libani A. Rich.), %33’ü bozuk olmak üzere 5.82 milyon ha yayılış ile yaklaşık %25 paya sahiptir. Çalışmaya konu türler gerek doğal yayılış alanları büyüklükleri ve gerekse ekonomik-ekolojik önemleri nedeniyle ağaçlandırma uygulamalarında yaygın olarak kullanılan türlerdendir. Çalışma kapsamında, türlerin Isparta-Eğirdir yöresinden örneklenen (50 x 20 m) 27 yaşındaki ağaçlandırma sahalarında ağaç boyları ve göğüs yüksekliği çapları ölçülerek, türler bu özellikler bakımından karşılaştırılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda, kızılçamın (8.5 m, 20.1 cm) Toros sedirine (5.4 m, 9.4 cm) göre daha yüksek gelişim gösterdiği ortaya çıkmıştır. Çalışmaya konu özellikler bakımından türler arası anlamlı (p
İzmir Bölgesi bazı dış mekân süs bitkisi üretim ve satış fidanlıklarının performanslarına etki eden kriterlerinin analitik ağ süreci yöntemi kullanılarak önceliklerinin belirlenmesi
Authors: Gür Necmettin , Kahraman Özgür , Gür Şeyda
Published: October 2024

Dış mekân süs bitkileri çeşitli görsel etkileri ve işlevsel özellikleri ile bitkisel tasarımda yoğun bir şekilde kullanılmaktadır. Bu bitkiler Türkiye ve Dünya’da önemli bir sektör ve geniş bir pazara sahiptir. Fidanlık işletmelerinin dış mekân süs bitkisi üretim ve satışını üst düzeyde gerçekleştirebilmesi önemlidir. Bu çalışma ile dış mekân süs bitkisi üretimi ve satışı yapan bazı fidanlık işletmelerinin performansına etki eden kriterlerin ağırlık derecelendirmesi belirlenmiştir. Analitik Ağ Süreci Yöntemi (AAS) kullanılarak bu kriterler arasında ikili ilişkiler kurulmuş ve kriter etkilerinin ağırlık derecelendirilmesi yapılmıştır. Kriterler arası etkileşimlerin kurulması ve kriterlerin etkilerinin ağırlık değerlendirilmesi sürecinde İzmir ilinde faaliyet gösteren 6 farklı ilçedeki toplam 20 işletmeden uzman görüşü alınmıştır. AAS yöntemi uygulama sürecinde işletmelerin performanslarına etki eden 11 kriter içerisinden en ağırlıklı etki derecesi “İklim” kriterinde belirlenmiştir. Kriterlerin etki ağırlık derecelerinin sıralanmasına göre İzmir ili özelindeki fidanlık işletmelerine bazı önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Paz ambiental y gestión local en sociedades posconflicto
Authors: Malamud Marina
Published: October 2024

Las sociedades posconflicto son aquellas que luego de haber enfrentado décadas de guerras intraestatales se encuentran en un proceso de estabilización política y en el cual el impacto del cambio climático se ha impuesto como factor multiplicador del conflicto armado. La construcción de la paz ambiental o Environmental Peacebuilding es el enfoque más aplicado en la posguerra, proveniente de las agencias internacionales como el Banco Mundial y Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo, centrado en la eficacia de la gestión de recursos naturales, reforma agraria y medición del impacto ambiental del posconflicto. Esta nota de investigación argumenta que la importancia del enfoque para la resolución del conflicto armado a largo plazo radica en la relevancia del conocimiento especifico y participación de las comunidades locales, un aspecto que queda pendiente en el enfoque de estas agencias. El trabajo combina una revisión de literatura teórica, empírica y aplicada. Se anticipa enfatizar en aspectos como la reestructuración del acceso a la tierra, protección del medio ambiente y monopolización de la violencia estatal como factores clave centrado en la aportación de las comunidades locales para una paz duradera.
SDS-PAGE and immunoblotting to assess whole-cell lysates and Endo-IPs and Lyso-IPs in hESCs and iNeurons v1
Authors: V Hundley Frances , A. Gonzalez-Lozano Miguel , JW Harper
Published: October 2024

We present a general protocol for Western blotting to detect endolysosomal proteins and negative control markers from other organelles to assess whole-cell lysates and Endo-IPs and Lyso-IPs from hESCs and iNeurons.
Static IRdrop Analysis Using Open Source CAD Software
Authors:   National Research University of Electronic Technology, Moscow, Russian Federation, Demidov E. D. , Stolbikov E. V. ,   Alphachip Ltd, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: October 2024

This paper investigates the open source static IRdrop analysis tool, PDNSim, which is part of the OpenROAD computer-aided design tool. The main approach used for static IRdrop analysis is discussed, namely the compilation of an equivalent circuit model used for further calculations. The results of static IRdrop analysis obtained using PDNSim are compared with the results obtained using modern commercial CAD tool and the error of the obtained analysis results is evaluated.
Transition Processes in Dutch Spatial Planning and Water Management: A Shift to the Natural
Authors: Van Eldik Zoë , Timmermans Wim , De Haas Wim
Published: October 2024

Climate change is causing more extreme weather conditions in the Netherlands. In response, local governments such as Provinces, Municipalities, and regional Water Boards are encouraged to explore more nature-inclusive ways to keep society safe from flooding and drought. This is considered a transition from the earlier belief that environmental and societal challenges can be solved solely through technical engineering. Instead, landscape-based, climate-adaptive visions offer alternatives on how Dutch regions can maintain water security while also incorporating space for biodiversity, climate mitigation, healthy livelihood and expanding populations. So far, not much is known about the challenges project leaders from different organisations and local governments are facing during the development and implementation of such visions. To address this gap, we used the concept of learning history to build an archive capturing the insider perspective of project leaders tasked with co-creating landscape-based, climate-adaptive visions for future spatial planning and water management across four regions of the Netherlands. By observing and interviewing project leaders, we noticed how co-creating long-term visions enabled more climate-conscious dialogues between local government authorities and civil stakeholder groups. Reflecting on this archive, we gained insights into the strategic challenges associated with adopting biophysical processes as a foundational framework for future spatial development and policy-making. Furthermore, we documented examples of tactical approaches employed by project leaders to navigate these challenges effectively.
O Princípio da insignificância e os insignificantes
Authors: Vitagliano Daniella
Published: October 2024

O princípio da insignificância é uma realidade que se extrai da interpretação teleológica das normas e princípios que regem a aplicação do Direito Penal, muito embora sua incidência seja rotineiramente negada na prática forense, evidenciando questões como o racismo estrutural que permeia o sistema de justiça e a falta de vontade (ou coragem) dos aplicadores do Direito de romper padrões. Evidencia-se o apego a fórmulas arcaicas e despidas de questionamentos, olvidando-se de que a conduta, para ser considerada como crime, necessita ser não apenas formal, mas também materialmente típica. O encaixe da conduta no tipo penal que protege o patrimônio não é o único requisito para que ela seja ilícita. Atualmente, em que o punitivismo parece ser a panaceia para todos os males, ser garantista soa quase ofensivo. E na sanha legislativa e da sociedade por mais punição, os pobres e negros são os alvos do sistema de justiça, que é implacável com os cidadãos considerados indesejáveis, seja pelas reminiscências da escravidão ou por não serem considerados úteis ao mercado, já que não são consumidores, sendo apontados como marginais. O princípio da lesividade deve funcionar como limitador da discricionariedade punitiva, tanto para o legislador, na escolha das condutas a serem incriminadas, como para o acusador e o julgador, no caso concreto. Urge que se promova a mudança desse paradigma, deixando para o Direito Penal as condutas que efetivamente tragam lesão aos bens tutelados, desafogando o sistema de justiça e as penitenciárias, libertando pessoas acusadas de crimes bagatelares e gerando, além de economia para o Estado pelo alto custo de manutenção daquelas, a desestigmatização.
Safety in the application of high-velocity low-amplitude technique in upper cervical in elderly: Preliminary study
Authors: Zago Julio , Xavier Ana Paula , Rondinel Tatiana , Queiroz Rogério , Nascimento Leonardo , Chiappa Gaspar , Amatuzzi Fellipe
Published: October 2024

Background: The literature is still controversial regarding the safety of applying high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) techniques to the upper cervical spine, as well as the effects on heart rate variability (HRV) in the elderly. To date, there are no studies reporting the safety of applying these techniques to elderly. Objective: To verify the safety and immediate effects on HRV after applying an HVLA technique to elderly, for the purpose of conducting a future clinical trial. Materials and Methods: This is a preliminary, randomized, crossover study. Six physically active elderly individuals without cardiovascular disease were recruited. The subjects underwent two interventions, with a seven-day interval between them: intervention one consisted of an HVLA technique to the upper cervical spine, while intervention two was a simulated (sham) technique. Data on self-reported symptoms after applying the techniques were collected, in addition to HRV, to assess autonomic function. Results: There were no records of immediate adverse effects after applying the intervention techniques. However, a significant increase in the root means square difference between adjacent normal RR intervals over a time interval (RMSSD) and in the instantaneous beat-to-beat heart rate recording (SD1) was observed in the HVLA group when compared to the sham group. Conclusion: The application of the HVLA technique in the upper cervical spine did not produce self-reported adverse effects in elderly. The HVLA technique increased the activity of the parasympathetic nervous system, producing adjustments in HRV, thus indicating that there may be a significant parasympathetic stimulation in elderly.
The Impact of Failure to Achieve a Result on the Performance of a Contract for the Provision of Medical Services
Authors: Zalewski Michał
Published: October 2024

Contractual liability related to the provision of health services arises in the event of damage resulting from non-performance or improper performance by a doctor or dentist of obligations arising from a contract for the provision of medical services (treatment contract). A contract for the provision of medical services to which (under Article 750 of the Civil Code) the provisions on mandate apply (Article 734 ff. of the Civil Code) is considered a contract of diligent action, which means that the doctor’s obligation is not to achieve the designated therapeutic goal (in particular the patient’s recovery) but pursuing this goal with due diligence. However, there are views expressed in the literature that in some factual situations (in particular in the field of dentistry and aesthetic medicine), a doctor’s obligations should be classified as a result of obligation with the result that contractual liability also covers achieving the intended therapeutic result. The article is an attempt to assess the impact of failure to achieve a therapeutic result on the assessment of the performance of the medical services provision agreement.
Remote Hearings in Civil Cases as a Response to the Crisis Situation Caused by COVID-19
Authors: Posłowska Ewa
Published: October 2024

Crisis situation induced by the pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has influenced the way of organization of hearings in civil cases. Undoubtedly, the possibility of remote meetings that was introduced by the Act on special solutions related to the prevention, counteracting and combating of COVID-19, other infectious diseases and crisis situations caused by them, was a novelty in Polish civil procedure. The main research intention of the article was to assess the impact of the regulation caused by the crisis situation on the current wording of the provisions of civil procedure. Following the amendment of the Civil Procedure Code of 7 July 2023, the provisions of the Covid Act were implemented in this area into the Civil Procedure Code. The article focused on assessing the impact of civil proceedings with the use of remote hearings on the implementation of the principles of fair trial, in particular the principle of open proceedings. Risks associated with the use of sentencing that have arisen in practice and ways of avoiding them have also been identified.
Artificial Intelligence Applications in Medical Mycology:
Current and Future
Authors: Kim Jemin , Boo Jihee , Park Chang Ook
Published: October 2024

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical mycology field represents a new era in the diagnosis and management of fungal infections. AI technologies, particularly machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) methods, enhance diagnostic accuracy by leveraging large datasets and complex algorithms. This review examines
current applications of AI in laboratory and clinical settings for fungal diagnostics. In the laboratory, AI models analyze microscopic images from potassium hydroxide (KOH) examinations, fungal culture tests, and histopathologic slides, which improves the detection rates of fungal pathogens significantly. In the clinical setting, AI assists the
diagnosis of fungal infections using medical images, exhibiting high efficacy in binary classification tasks. However, challenges include small sample sizes, class imbalances, reliance on expert-labeled data, and the black box nature of AI models. Explainable AI offers potential solutions by providing human-comprehensible insights into AI decisionmaking processes. In addition, human-computer collaboration can enhance diagnostic accuracy, particularly for less experienced clinicians. The development of generative AI models, e.g., large language models and multimodal AI, promises to create extensive datasets and integrate various data sources for comprehensive diagnostics.
Addressing these limitations through prospective clinical validation and continuous feedback will be essential for realizing the full potential of AI in medical mycology.
Severe Skin and Soft Tissue Infection of Patients
Admitted to Intensive Care Units
Authors: Ahn Hye-Jin
Published: October 2024

Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) can occasionally progress to life-threatening conditions, such as septic shock, requiring intensive care unit admission. Their risk factors include diabetes mellitus, chronic renal failure, chronic vascular disease, malignancy, and acquired immune deficiency syndrome. However, early diagnosis is challenging
due to initially benign skin lesions and the absence of systemic symptoms such as fever. This review focuses on severe bacterial infections such as necrotizing fasciitis, gas gangrene, and toxic shock syndrome, examining their etiology and management. These severe SSTIs should be understood for the early diagnosis, appropriate treatment,
and improved patient outcomes. Dermatologists play a vital role in recognizing and managing these infections
Bosch Reklamlarının Hofstede’nin Kültürel Boyutlarına Göre İçerik Analizi
Authors: Bir Görkem
Published: October 2024

Global pazarda faaliyet gösteren markaların reklam içeriklerinin oluşturulmasında uygulayabileceği iki strateji bulunmaktadır. Markalar, iletişimlerini standartlaştırarak uluslararası pazarda aynı veya çok benzer reklamları kullanabilmekte veya diğer stratejiyi temel alarak iletişimlerini ilgili yerel kültüre uyarlamayı tercih edebilmektedir. Reklamları ülkelere uyarlamak için ülkelerin diline, yaşam tarzına, normlarına ve değerlerine dair bilgi sahibi olmak gerekmektedir. Geert Hofstede’in kültürel boyutları, ulusların kültürel yapıları arasındaki farklılıkların ve bu yapıların davranışlar üzerindeki sonuçlarının incelenmesi anlamında önemli bir teorik çerçevedir. Bu çalışmada “Bosch” markasının global reklam kampanyası “Like A Bosch” ile kampanyanın Türkiye pazarı için hazırlanan “Tam bi’ Bosch” reklamı Hofstede’nin kültürel boyutları çerçevesinde incelenmiştir. Bireysellik-kolektivizm, güç aralığı, belirsizlikten kaçınma ve başarıya yönelik motivasyon boyutları çerçevesinde yapılan görsel ve metin bazlı içerik analizi sonucunda iki reklamda kullanılan reklam çekiciliklerinin ve ortaya konan değerlerin kültüre özgü farklılaştığı görülmektedir. Hofstede’nin kültürel boyutları, günümüzde reklamlardaki kültürel farklılıkların incelenmesinde önemli bir yere sahiptir. Dört boyutlu teorik çerçevenin yardımıyla incelenen iki reklamdaki uygulamalarda önemli farklılıklar göze çarpmaktadır.
Kurumsal İletişimde Netnografinin Kullanımı
Authors: Özkoçak Levent , Şahin Seçkin
Published: October 2024

Kurumsal iletişim kurumların iletişim stratejilerini ve uygulamalarını kurum hedefleri ile birleştirerek bütünleşik bir biçimde uygulama, yönetme ve değerlendirme süreci olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Kavramın genel kapsamda yönetsel, örgütsel ve pazarlama iletişimi bağlamında kategori edildiği görülmektedir. Ancak kavramın farklı yaklaşımlarla kategorilerin çeşitlendiğini de söylemek yanlış olmayacaktır. Hangi bağlamda ele alınırsa alırsın kavram, iletişim süreçlerinin bütünleşik yaklaşımla ele alınmasını başat koşul olarak ortaya koyar. Bunun nedeni ulaşılması beklenen her hedefin, kurumsal amaçlara hizmet etmesidir. Kurumsal iletişim uygulamalarının akademik düzlemde ele alındığı çalışmada makaleler, kurumların uygulamalarına ilişkin pratiklerini inceleyen çalışmalardan oluşmaktadır. Seçilen çalışmaların temel kıstası, araştırma metodolojilerinin netnografi olmasıdır. Bunun temel nedeni dijital sosyal ortamlarda netnografi tekniği ile kurum ve marka hakkında konuşulanların, yazılanların, eleştirilerin ve beğenilerin tarafsız gözle incelenebilmesidir. Bu bağlamda çalışmanın amacı kurumsal iletişim çalışmalarında netnografinin kullanımın düzeylerini ortaya koymaktır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda Anadolu Üniversitesi kütüphanesinde yer alan online akademik dergilerinden EbscoHost, Science Direct ve Web of Science dergileri evrende örneklem olarak seçilmiştir. “Netnography” anahtar kelimesinin aratılması ile 1.862 makale incelenmiş, 82’si araştırma kapsamına alınmıştır. Araştırmaya konu olan makaleler içerik analizi yöntemi ile incelenmiştir.
Beyond creatine: evaluating guanidino acetic acid as a novel ergonutritional aid for basketball players
Authors: Escribano-Ott I , Mielgo-Ayuso J , Ochóa-Lacar J , Calleja-González J , Ostojic SM
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the impact of Guanidinoacetic Acid (GAA) supplementation in basketball, a high-intensity sport requiring optimal nutrition and recovery strategies. Ergogenic aids like Creatine (CRM) are common, but GAA, a creatine precursor, may be more beneficial. Involving 31 semi-professional male and female players, the study compared GAA, CRM, and placebo groups. Results showed significant physical performance improvements in females using GAA, particularly in Counter Movement Jump (CMJ) and Handgrip (HG). Male GAA users showed CMJ improvements, while CRM enhanced cognitive functions in males. The study suggests GAA’s potential in enhancing physical performance, especially in women, and highlights the need for further research on GAA and CRM effects, considering gender differences.
Application of Deep Blended Learning for English Education in Secondary Schools in China
Authors: Hu Gege
Published: October 2024

Educators around the world are seeking for more efficient strategies to improve the quality of Education. In China, English is the second language, which determines it is different from the learning of native language. In the context of globalization, English teaching and learning can not merely rely on traditional approaches, especially we have undergone the global epidemic period. This research investigates the impact of a carefully designed blended learning model on secondary school English language education. The research findings reveal a substantial and positive effect on students’ language performance, with a large effect size indicating the practical significance of the approach. These findings have implications for educators, curriculum developers, and policymakers seeking to enhance language education in secondary schools.
Vietnam's Contextual Perspective on National Interests
Authors: Nghiem Thuy Thanh Thi , Bui Hanh Hong , Doan Huong Thu Thi
Published: October 2024

This paper investigates the primary Documents of Vietnamese Communist Party and Vietnamese government’s experiences in implementing the Doi Moi (renovation) under the impact of the world’s constantly changing context. From there, it shows that in each stage and context, Vietnam has adjusted its perspective to adapt to new situation. The paper has analyzed the substance, elements that lay impacts on the concept and the process of implementation to ensure national interests in the international relations, as well as the implementation to ensure the maximization of Vietnam’s national interests; thus, the concrete recommendations for Vietnam have been made in ensuring the highest national interests in the new context.
Health care seeking behaviour of patients reporting to a dental health Institution- A cross sectional study
Authors: Shekharappa Hema Tyavanige , Ghattad Shreya Anilkumar
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to assess the factors influencing healthcare-seeking behaviour among patients presenting to a dental institution.

Oral diseases, such as dental caries and periodontal diseases are prevalent global health concerns, particularly in developed countries, whereas oral cancers are more common in developing countries. In India, there is observed lower utilization of dental care services and higher rates of dental problems.

This descriptive study involved 220 patients who visited a dental college and hospital in India. Patients were interviewed to gather information on their chief complaint, history of previous treatment for the complaint, and reasons for delaying dental treatment.

The study identified several key factors contributing to delays in seeking dental treatment. Negligence was cited by 27.1% of patients, absence of symptoms by 14.5%, and financial constraints by 9%. Gender, occupation, and education level of patients also showed varying impacts on healthcare-seeking behaviour.

Negligence, lack of symptom awareness, and financial constraints, particularly in rural and suburban areas were the significant barriers to timely dental treatment among patients in a dental institution in India.
Effect of Phyto Constitutes of Ayurveda and Siddha Herbs on SARS-CoV-2/CoVID-19 Management by Modulating the Human Gut Microbiome
Authors: Das Monalisa , Thajuddin Nooruddin , Muralitharan Gangatharan , Patra Sanjib , Pundir Megha
Published: October 2024

The therapeutic plants used in Ayurveda and Siddha medicine primarily function as immunomodulators to combat viral infection. The majority of the Indian states adopted an integrative approach to the treatment strategy for COVID-19 infection during the COVID-19 outbreak. A large percentage of Indians consume Ayurvedic and Siddha herbs as preventative medication or immune boosters during the COVID outbreak. ACE-2 receptor, Mpro, Nsp15, endoribonuclease, ACE-2-RBD interface, RBD complex, helicase inhibitors, and ACE-2-RBD interface are the main targets of the phytochemicals of medicinal plants, which also have the potential to limit their action and lower infection rates. The phytonutrients also preserve the permeability of the gut epithelial membrane and improve gut barrier proteins including occludin, Zo-1, and claudin. The phytonutrients also help probiotic bacteria flourish, such as Faecalibacterium, Rikenellaceae, Lactobacillus and Lachnospiraceae, which may lower proinflammatory cytokines and improve immunological function. A small number of opportunistic bacteria, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumonia, co-infect with the SARS-CoV-2 virus and increase the frequency of hospital stays and severity of the illness. The co-infections or secondary infections may be reduced by the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities of phytochemicals.
A Review on Green Synthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles by Using Plant Extracts and Their Role in Cancer
Authors: Parmar Jyoti
Published: October 2024

Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases that have a significant negative impact on the world’s enormous population. The chemotherapeutic medicines used in the treatment of cancer spread throughout the body causing general toxicity, poor patient compliance and even treatment cessation. This makes it difficult to deliver therapeutic agents to tumour cells with precision. Advancements in the field of medical science are being uplifted by the development of nanotechnology, which provides tremendous solutions to deal with such life-threatening diseases. Nanoparticles (NP) synthesised for medical purposes need to be biocompatible and low- or non-toxic. Therefore, the green generation of NPs is emerging as an alternative approach to physical and chemical methods. This study reviews the use of plants to synthesise these NPs. These are more stable than those synthesised from other biological sources. These NPs can be synthesised by using different metals such as gold (Au), silver (Ag), zinc (Zn), platinum (Pt), etc. Plant-derived green-manufactured Metallic Nanoparticles (MNPs) are extensively utilised in medicine as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic and anti-cancer agents. Therefore, this review aims to study different green synthesised MNPs, their synthesis method, characterisation and their role in cancer therapy.
Therapeutic Importance of Extracts from Leaf and Bark of Gymnacranthera farquhariana
Authors: Bhat P. Rama , Trushti G. S.
Published: October 2024

Background: Gymnacranthera farquhariana (Hook. f. and Thomson) Warb. is one of the endangered tree taxon of the Western Ghats, a biodiversity hot-spot in peninsular India. Very few reports are available on biological applications of the bark, leaf and seed of this plant. Aim: The present work deals with the screening of methanol and aqueous extracts of G. farquhariana from leaf and bark for therapeutic importance. Methods: Anti-bacterial activities of extracts were carried out using two bacterial strains viz., Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus through the agar well diffusion method. The antifungal activities by poison bait method using Aspergillus niger, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and Fusarium solani. Each experimental parameter was conducted in triplicate. Results: The results showed that G. farquhariana bark and leaf extracts exhibited promising activities against bacteria. Antifungal activity also showed good inhibition activity. The extracts showed a good anti-diabetic potential in α-amylase inhibitory assay. Bark aqueous extract showed 54.79% inhibition for α- amylase inhibition assay at 250μL. The extract also showed good anti-inflammatory potential in the Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) denaturation assay. Bark aqueous extract showed 83.9% inhibition for BSA denaturation assay at 100 μL. Conclusion: Both leaf and bark extracts of the plant showed good antioxidant, anti-diabetic and antimicrobial activity. This is the first such in vitro report concerning G. farquhariana plant parts.
Evaluation of Saussurea lappa on Oxidative Stress and Cognition in Aluminium-induced Alzheimer’s Disease Rats
Authors: Sadia Humera , Sumalatha Govindu
Published: October 2024

Background: Oxidative stress and neurodegenerative illnesses, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), are closely associated. There has been a lot of thought put into finding medicinal plants with nootropic properties to slow the onset and course of AD. Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the methanolic extract of Saussurea lappa clarke (MESC) on oxidative stress and cognitive ability induced by aluminium exposure.  Methods: Wistar albino rats were chosen for the study. About 30 animals were selected and grouped into 5 with 6 animals in each group. Group I served as control, group II served as disease induced (Aluminium-induced), group III, IV and V were administered with standard drug – Donepezil Hcl, and MESC at two doses – 200 and 400 mg/kg. The behavioural studies were examined by using certain apparatus like Passive Avoidance (PA) test, Elevated Plus Maze, Y- Maze and Actophotometer. Determination of anti-oxidant enzymes – Catalase (CAT) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) along with acetylcholinesterase (AChE) levels which was done in rat’s brain homogenate. Results: In the PA test, administration of MESC at doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg significantly (**p< 0.01) lengthened step-through latency (STL) in rats on day 30 compared to the positive control group. Animals at MESC (200 & 400 mg/kg) showed noticeably higher memory retention (MR) rates as compared to the disease-control group. Additionally, administration of MESC (200 and 400 mg/kg) significantly (**p< 0.01) raised CAT and declined the concentration of TBARS. AChE concentration was significantly (**p< 0.01) reduced at the dose of MESC at 200 and 400 mg/kg as compared to the positive control group. Conclusion: The present study showed that MESC had a strong nootropic effect on brain antioxidant indicators and cognitive function in rats exposed to aluminium-induced oxidative stress and cognitive impairment. These findings may be investigated in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, including AD.
RP-HPLC Method for Simultaneous Quantification of Withanolides in Withania somnifera
Authors: Thumar Mayuri , Pethani Trupesh , Chothani Daya , Bhimani Dipen , Patel Nirav
Published: October 2024

Background: Withanolides are the primary bioactive components of Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal. Among them, withanolide A, and 12-deoxy-withastramonolide are the herb’s most physiologically active ingredients. The steroidal lactones are isomers, which makes them difficult to separate. Aim: In the current research, a simple, precise, accurate, and decent RP-HPLC method has been developed, optimised and validated for simultaneous quantification and separation. Methods: Resolution was conducted on Gemini, Phenominex C18 (250mm X 4.6mm, 5 μ) column at 40oC utilising binary mobile phases of acetonitrile and ammonium acetate (10 mM) in gradient mode with 1.0 mL/min flow rate and observed at 230 nm. The total run time was twenty-five minutes. The procedure complied with ICH guidelines, covering the limit of detection, specificity, linearity, quantification, precision, accuracy, and robustness. Results: The standard curves of both relevant analytes displayed a linear pattern with regression values > 0.999 in the 1–10 μg/mL range. For both herbal markers, 1 μg/mL was the lowest limit of quantification. The method’s accuracy was 100.38-100.93 % and 99.13-100.75 % for with withanolide A, and 12-deoxy-withastramonolide respectively. The precision of within and between days was found in the tolerable limit of >2% for both herbal markers. Conclusion: The suggested method worked well for simultaneously analyzing the extracted samples and identifying withanolides.
Therapeutic Benefits of Palash (Butea monosperma): A Review of its Pharmacological Activities
Authors: Joshi Krupa , Sen Ashimkumar , Sen Dhanya B. , Zanwar Aarti S. , Gujariya Vatsal
Published: October 2024

One of humankind’s first recognized medicinal needs for long-term health is herbs, which form the basis of current medicine. Worldwide, there is a need and desire for nutritious diets with extra benefits. Palash is one such significant plant that can be found in various places. Since ancient times, the Fabaceae family plant known as Palash (Butea monosperma Lamk. Taub.) has been utilized for medicinal purposes. It can be used for festivals and God worships in most of India’s regions. The properties and modes of action of the plant’s bioactive components, which include flavonoids, steroids, and other kinds of phytochemicals, will determine how it could be used. Scientific studies using pharmaceutical preparations have demonstrated the medicinal benefits of traditional plant parts, including leaves, flowers, seeds, bark, roots, and gum. These preparations have been found to possess anti-fungal, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-bacterial, wound-healing, and diuretic properties, among many other qualities.
What uses of digital technology support and enhance the learning and the engagement of diverse learners in high school classes?
Authors: Majdoub Mourad , Heilporn Géraldine , Diab Fatme
Published: October 2024

Digital technologies may play an important role in helping students from all walks of life to overcome barriers and benefit from teaching and learning. However, due to a lack of knowledge or skills related to educational technologies, K-12 teachers struggle to harness the full potential of digitalisation to support student learning and engagement, causing further marginalization and exclusion that put diverse group of learners at risk of being left behind in education (Chevalère et al., 2021). In response to these research gaps, the aim of this paper is to explore which high school uses of digital technology cater for learners’ needs and preferences for the sake of a more digitally inclusive environment that supports engagement and equitable learning opportunities for all students (Stenman & Pettersson, 2020). We adopted a qualitative approach to attend to the richness and depth in various contexts. We have conducted individual semi-structured interviews with 17 high school teachers, aiming to obtain in-depth qualitative data through open-ended questions. Then, a general inductive data analysis approach was followed to generate preliminary results on the research objectives, which are presented in this study.
ПІДВИЩЕННЯ ЗНОСОСТІЙКОСТІ СТАЛЕВИХ ГАЗОТЕРМІЧНИХ ПОКРИТТІВ ЕЛЕКТРОКОНТАКТНОЮ ОБРОБКОЮ
Authors: Лопата  Олександр , Лопата  Віталій , Солових  Євген , Посвятенко  Наталія
Published: October 2024

Найбільш перспективним методом підвищення зносостійкості малоресурсних деталей машин і механізмів є формування на їх робочих поверхнях зносостійких шарів найбільш доступних і низьковартісних для покриттів матеріалів у поєднанні з технологіями нанесення покриттів та їх подальшої обробки. У статті запропоновано спосіб створення поверхонь деталей із зносостійкими покриттями, що поєднує газополуменеве та (або) електродугове напилення сталей феритного та мартенситного класів і подальшу їх електроконтактну обробку. При створенні покриттів пропонується використання підходу, в основі якого лежить створення та цілеспрямоване кероване використання деформаційних структурно-фазових перетворень та метастабільних станів при нанесенні газотермічних покриттів та їх обробці, що забезпечують підвищення мікротвердості, зносостійкості, фізико-механічних та експлуатаційних властивостей.
ПРИМУСОВЕ ОХОЛОДЖЕННЯ ФРИКЦІЙНИХ ВУЗЛІВ ГАЛЬМ (частина 2)
Authors: Кіндрачук Мирослав , Вольченко Дмитро , Возний Андрій , Андрейчиков Євген , Вудвуд Олександр , Скочко Сергій
Published: October 2024

Дослідно-конструкторські розробки та теоретичні дослідження дисково (трубчастого типу) – колодкових гальм бурових лебідок при примусовому нанорідинному охолодженні в будь-якому агрегаті стані дозволили: запропонувати працездатну конструкцію дисково-колодкового гальма трубчастого типу, яка є новим напрямком у гальмобудуванні для бурової техніки, оскільки має підвищену енергоємність; розділити функції між основним та додатковим дисками, перший є гальмівним, а другий – теплообмінник; на підставі теплового балансу основного гальмівного диска визначити площу поверхні теплообміну додаткового диска; з'єднати об'єми камер основного та додаткового дисків між собою розташованими на півколах дифузорами і конфузорами, що є свого роду прискорювачами та сповільнювачами теплообмінних процесів; виконати тонкостінний пояс тертя гальмівного диска і таким чином при фрикційній електротермомеханічній взаємодії з накладками забезпечити мінімальні поверхнево-об'ємні температурні градієнти, і як наслідок, невеликі еквівалентні напруження.
Advancing Pole Arc Offset Points in Designing an Optimal PM Generator
Authors: Ocak Cemil , Tarımer İlhan , Dalcalı Adem
Published: October 2024

In this study, the offset points which locate at the pole arc of the designed 1 kW direct-drive permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) have been changed based on parametric approach, and a performance rise for the designed generator has been observed by changing offset parameters. In order to obtain efficient physical sizes and electrical values of the designed generator, the pole arc offset points have been taken forward gradually by using finite element methods. The effects of different offset points on the generators performance have been simulated and interpreted graphically. It has been shown that changing pole arc offset sizes has decreased harmonics distortion and magnet weight in designing 1 kW PM generator. As a result, the 1 kW PM generator has been obtained with high efficiency, less harmonic distortions at sinusoidal wave and less PM weight at whole generator weight.
FEM Aided Design of Distribution Transformer
Authors: Sarac Vasilija , Cogelja Goran
Published: October 2024

Computer aided procedure for design of distribution transformer is implemented on transformer type ETN 50-1-/0.4 a product of “EMO” company. All transformer parameters are calculated in Matlab as well as operational characteristics of voltage variation and efficiency factor at different type of loads and variation of secondary voltage for different secondary currents. The obtained results are compared to the experimental data from the producer. Finite Element Method (FEM) is implemented for calculation of distribution of magnetic flux density in transformer cross section for different operating regimes: no-load and rated load. FEM calculations are based on data obtained from transformer design. They enable electromagnetic processes inside the machine to be analyzed and accurate calculation of magnetic flux density to be done.
Retention of Employees in Ceramic Sanitary Ware Factories in India: Role of Work Life Balance, Career Development and Supervisor Support
Authors: Umamaheswari S. , Krishnan Jayasree
Published: October 2024

The study examines the role of work life balance, career development and supervisor support on organization commitment over employees of unattended, ceramic sanitary ware factories in India. It also verifies the influence of organization commitment on retention and its mediating role. Findings reveal that organization commitment influences retention and all the above factors enhance it. Moreover, organization commitment partially mediates the relationship between proposed factors and retention. It also found that organization’s career development provision alone is not enough and need to be modified according to the employer’s expectation. Managerial implications and suggestions for future research were discussed.
Research of Block-Based Motion Estimation Methods for Video Compression
Authors: Tropchenko Andrey , Tropchenko Alexandr , Truong Nguyen Van
Published: October 2024

This work is a review of the block-based algorithms used for motion estimation in video compression. It researches different types of block-based algorithms that range from the simplest named Full Search to the fast adaptive algorithms like Hierarchical Search. The algorithms evaluated in this paper are widely accepted by the video compressing community and have been used in implementing various standards, such as MPEG-4 Visual and H.264. The work also presents a very brief introduction to the entire flow of video compression.
Assessing and Evaluating UBT Model of Student Management Information System using ANOVA
Authors: Fetaji Bekim , Fetaji Majlinda , Jashari Xhelal , Ebibi Mirlinda , Ljajic Samir , Kamberovic Hamza , Iseini Bekim
Published: October 2024

The research study focus is set in assessing the efficiency and impact of Student Management Information System in facilitating students during registration and examination periods in the aspect of efficiency, performance and usability. As Case Study is chosen University for Business and Technology-UBT, where the system has been designed and tailored to, implemented, tested, evaluated and re-engineered. The analyses tries to identify whether the developed UBT model shows improvement in student services, data centralization, data security, and the entire process of student eservices. Through the Case Study investigated several impacting factors. Afterwards evaluated the usability and user-friendliness of the developed UBT model and solutions of Management Information System and used ANOVA regression analyses to determine the impact. Insights and recommendations are provided.