bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Picaresca Novakiana
Authors: Milanko Andrea
Published: January 2025

Sagleda li se Novakov opus u cjelini, zamjetna je koherencija i odabir pripovjedača u prvom licu. Motivi se međusobno osvjetljuju, nadopunjuju ili pak osnažuju iz teksta u tekst. Okuplja ih autodijegetički pripovjedač koji se obračunava s drugima i sâm sa sobom proizvodeći scenu pisanja karakterističnu za pikarsku prozu. Njegov je opus stoga usporediv s angloameričkom prozom 1950-ih i 1960-ih tzv. gnjevnih mladih ljudi, ali i starijom, pikarskom tradicijom što se razabire kako na razini pojedinačnih djela tako i na razini opusa. Takav način motrenja metodološki nužno isključuje biografizam te Novaka čvršće vezuje uz tradiciju srednjovjekovne narodno-smjehovne kulture kako je opisuje M. Bahtin. Uz pomoć recentnih definicija i opisa pikareske u radu se oprimjeruju karakteristike pikarske proze na Novakovoj fikcionalnoj prozi, od profila protagonista i kronotopa do tipičnih motiva, zapleta i jezika. Neki od njih su: protagonist je uvijek, svojom voljom ili pod vanjskom prisilom, na rubovima društva, pripovjedačev je govor u prvome licu i dolazi "odozdo", iz svakodnevice, pri čemu navodi probleme u odnosu s privremenim gospodarom kojemu je ipak prisiljen služiti; junak je izgubio sve iluzije, ali ne i smisao za humor te ironiziranje vlastite životne situacije, dok je njegova životna priča puna lomova i neočekivanih obrata upotrebljavajući se u pripovijedanju kao poučna priča, napose zahvaljujući tome što pripovjedač naglašava raskorak između svojeg sadašnjeg znanja i zabluda, odnosno sljepila koje je njegovao kao junak.
Ne-pristajanje romana "Mirisi, zlato i tamjan" – nova čitanja i tekstološka razmišljanja
Authors: Batur Monika
Published: January 2025

Naslovna krilatica simpozija u čast Novakove stote godišnjice rođenja, "Dalje treba misliti", shvaćena kao jedna od niti vodilja Novakove poetike, prepoznaje se u njegovu opusu na više razina – misaonih, sadržajnih i formalnih, a u ovome će se radu predstaviti razmišljanje da se ona ostvaruje i u ideji autorova "nemirenja" s konačnim inačicama teksta nekoga djela ili u svojevrsnome fenomenu "ne-pristajanja" književnoga djela. Odnosno, konkretno, u činu autorova višestrukoga dorađivanja teksta romana "Mirisi, zlato i tamjan", o čemu svjedoče određene razlike tekstova pojedinih objavljenih izdanja istoga romana. Shvaćanje teksta kao supstancije na kojoj se konstantno ili "dalje radi" (i to bez obzira na postvarenje u vidu pojedinoga nakladničkog izdanja) ili razumijevanje pisanja kao otvorenoga stvaralačkog procesa koje vječito teži slobodi i oslobođenju, pa čak i od granica jednoga nakladničkog izdanja, donosi se kao temeljna ideja ovoga rada. Roman "Mirisi, zlato i tamjan" reprezentativan je primjer poetike u kojoj se težnja slobodi provodi na razini same radnje, oblikovanja likova, simbolike, estetike te, u konačnici, i na ovaj konceptualni način stvaralačkoga čina dorade i "dovršivosti nedovršivoga". Metodološka i idejna bliskost ovoga rada prepoznaje se u pristupima poput genetske kritike, teorije fluidnoga teksta i dr. Istraživački korpus čine pojedina izdanja romana "Mirisi, zlato i tamjan" u kojima se uočavaju razlike na razini teksta. Tekstološko-bibliografskim pristupom, metodama informativnoga čitanja u prvoj te dubinskoga i usporednoga čitanja u drugoj fazi, stvaraju se tekstni nizovi koji predstavljaju osnovne jedinice analize u ovome radu. Uz istraživački dio otvorena su i pitanja pristupa romanu s izmjenama te problematika određivanja granica teksta.
Slobodan Novak i kazalište
Authors: Lederer Ana
Published: January 2025

Sagledavajući cjelokupan kompleks tematiziranja relacija Slobodana Novaka i kazališta – njegove radiodrame odnosno dramske dijaloge, predstave po njegovim tekstovima, razgovore i tekstove o kazalištu, nekoliko polemika te nevelik broj kazališnih kritika i prikaza – ne može se zaobići ni biografski podatak da je na samom početku književne karijere dvije godine obnašao dužnost direktora Drame Hrvatskog narodnog kazališta u Splitu (1955–1958). Ističući da su tekstovi najvećih svjetskih dramatičara nastajali u kazalištu upravo u procesu rada s glumcima – kad je pisac tijekom nastanka predstave rečenice mijenjao, nadopunjavao ih i ispravljao da bi bolje zvučale s obzirom na način na koji ih je glumac doživljavao i govorio, a često bi i pisao uloge za pojedine glumce – zapravo svi Novakovi stavovi i promišljanja o drami, dramskom piscu, pisanju drame i kazalištu upućuju na formativnu važnost njegova ranoga neposrednog iskustva upoznavanja kazališne prakse, a koje se potom reflektira i u sceničnosti njegove literature. Prije svih radiodrama odnosno dramskih dijaloga, znamenitih proza i novela, televizijskih i filmskih scenarija dakle na samom početku književnoga puta bijaše kazalište u kojemu te dvije sezone nije samo u svojoj direktorskoj kancelariji izabirao naslove i redatelje te odlučivao o glumačkim podjelama nego je i sam – kako je iz njegova govora o kazalištu razvidno – sudjelovao u procesu nastanka predstava, odnosno pretvorbama teksta u živu riječ na sceni.
GENDER DIFFERENCE IN RISK AND CONFIDENCE PERCEPTION: IMPLEMENTATION WITH LOGIT MODEL
Authors: Teker Dilek , Teker Suat , Demirci Beyda
Published: January 2025

Purpose - This study aims to understand individuals’ behaviors and perceptions regarding investment preferences. Specifically, it examines the differences in investors’ perceptions of “concerns about losing money due to investment decisions” and “confidence in their knowledge of portfolio creation and management” based on the gender variable.
Methodology - The study utilizes survey data from 69 participants (29 female and 40 male). It employs logit models to analyze two dependent variables: (1) the stress level due to concerns about investment decisions and (2) confidence in portfolio management and financial knowledge. Gender is the key independent variable, with marginal effects calculated for unambiguous interpretation.
Findings - The results indicate that gender has a statistically significant impact on both stress and confidence levels. Women are 21.2% more likely than males to experience stress due to concerns about investment decisions. Conversely, females are 18.5% less likely to feel confident about their financial knowledge and portfolio management abilities than males. These findings reflect the gender-based differences in risk perception and confidence.
Conclusion -The study highlights the critical role of gender in shaping investment behaviors. Women tend to exhibit higher risk aversion and lower financial confidence than men. To address this disparity, targeted financial education programs and awareness initiatives are recommended to enhance women’s financial literacy and confidence. Bridging this gap can contribute to improved financial participation and decision-making among women.

Keywords: logit model, investment behavior, risk perception, gender, confidence.
JEL Codes: C35; G11; G41
ENERGY CONSUMPTION-OUTWARD FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-NATURAL RESOURCE RENTS NEXUS: EVIDENCE FROM BRICS-T COUNTRIES
Authors: Mumcu Suat , Ince Huseyin
Published: January 2025

Purpose- This research measures the impacts of population, economic development, outward foreign direct investment, and natural resource rent on energy consumption in BRICS-T countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and Turkey). The main objective of the study is to evaluate the impact of outward foreign direct investment and natural resource rents on environmental sustainability together and to examine the structure of the relationship between economic growth and energy consumption with the Environmentally Kuznet Curve (EKC) hypothesis.
Methodology- This analysis, which was carried out within the framework of the STIRPAT (Stochastic Impacts by Regression on Population, Affluence, and Technology) theoretical model, examined the effects of factors on energy consumption with Driscoll-Kraay standard error fixed effects estimator as a result of the determination of country heterogeneity and robustness tests.
Findings- The analyses show that population and gross domestic product per capita are positively related to energy consumption. At the same time, outward foreign direct investment decreases energy consumption in BRICS-T countries through the reverse spillover effect. The findings on the positive relationship between natural resource rents and energy consumption indicate that energy consumption increases in BRICS-T countries through fossil fuel-intensive production processes. The study also found a statistically significant inverted u-shaped curve between energy consumption and economic growth, but detecting a turning point outside the data set suggests that the EKC hypothesis is not valid in BRICS-T countries.
Conclusion- The findings of the study show that outward foreign direct investment makes possible the transfer of environmentally friendly technologies from host countries to the home country and increases energy efficiency in the production process. Therefore, BRICS-T countries need to see outward foreign direct investment not only as an economic gain but also as a tool for environmental improvement. The fact that natural resource rents encourage fossil fuel dependency suggests that some of these resources should be directed to renewable energy projects. In conclusion, it is recommended that BRICS-T countries adopt green growth strategies, gradually remove fossil fuel subsidies and implement environmental regulations such as carbon tax to achieve sustainable development goals.

Keywords: Stirpat model, EKC hypothesis, natural resources, outward foreign direct investment, energy consumption.
JEL Codes: P18, P28, P48
THE IMPACT OF FINTECH INVESTMENTS IN TURKEY ON E-COMMERCE
Authors: Atas Anil , Kaya Gamze Ayca
Published: January 2025

Purpose- In this study, the diversity and development of fintech investments in the world and in Turkey were examined. Since financial technology investments are fintech investments developed specifically for the e-commerce system, the impact of fintech companies established in Turkey and the investments of currently operating companies on e-commerce were investigated.
Methodology- The data set of the study was created with the market share data, sales volumes and number of users of the e-commerce sector between 2019-2023, the data are obtained from the Republic of Turkey. Presidential Finance Office and T.R. It was obtained from the websites of the Ministry of Commerce and analyzed with the SPSS 22 program and regression analysis was applied.
Findings- The analysis model shows that the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable is not significant.
Conclusion- Analysis results show that fintech investments alone are not sufficient for the development of e-commerce. It is thought that this research will contribute to researches who will conduct research on a similar subject.

Keywords: Finance, technology, fintech, e-commerce.
JEL Codes: G00, O30, G21, L81
FINANCIAL FRAGILITY IN RESOURCE-RICH HIGH-INCOME ECONOMIES
Authors: Kucukoglu Sami , Genc Elif Guneren
Published: January 2025

Purpose- The purpose of this study is to identify the economic, financial, and liberal factors affecting the financial fragility levels of resource-rich high-income economies and to analyze the interactions between these factors.
Methodology-The methodology of the study includes a panel data analysis for the period 2006-2023. The research focuses on resource-rich high-income economies with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita exceeding $14,005 (based on the World Bank's Atlas method) and natural resource exports accounting for more than 25% of their total exports, according to TradeMap data.
Findings- The analysis aimed at determining the financial fragility levels of resource-rich high-income economies revealed that improvements in the rule of law and judicial effectiveness positively impact the financial fragility index, thereby supporting financial stability. Similarly, government expenditures, broad money supply, and the asset size of deposit banks were also found to have a positive effect on the financial fragility index, contributing favorably to stability. However, increases in financial liberalization scores were observed to negatively affect the financial fragility index, weakening stability. Additionally, the lagged value of the financial fragility index showed a persistent effect on the current levels of fragility.
Conclusion- Resource-rich high-income economies are distinguished not only by their vast natural resource reserves but also by their high-income levels and advanced economic structures. Ensuring sustainable financial stability in such economies necessitates adopting a holistic approach. Controlled implementation of financial liberalization, coupled with the establishment of adequate regulatory and supervisory mechanisms, can strengthen financial stability. Likewise, a robust rule of law and an effective judicial system can enhance the confidence of economic actors, contributing to reduced financial fragility. Effective and efficient management of public expenditures supports economic growth and resilience while ensuring the sustainability of these expenditures. Strengthening the banking sector's structure and aligning its size to contribute positively to economic stability can enhance the resilience of the financial system. In designing monetary supply policies, it is essential to manage risks such as inflationary pressures and asset bubbles while increasing liquidity. Policies should not only aim to reduce dependence on natural resources but also promote economic diversification, thereby supporting inclusive and sustainable growth.

Keywords: Camel analysis, fragility, resource-rich economies, liberalization, panel data.
JEL Codes: G00, G10, G15
A LITERATURE STUDY ON SUSTAINABILITY IN CONSUMPTION OF ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCTS
Authors: Zencir Gizem , Korkmaz Ayten Nahide
Published: January 2025

Purpose– The main purpose of this study to to raise environmental awareness, support to producers, and contribute to new addings to sustainability.
Methodology– In this study, environmentally friendly technologies and sustainability projects implemented by companies in Turkey and all over the world are examined, and a literature review is conducted on articles written about sustainability in the consumption of environmentally friendly products.
Findings- With the rapid increase in population and the accelerated depletion of natural resources, significant environmental problems have arisen as a result of effects caused by humanity to meet energy needs. The concept of sustainability has been introduced and mentioned that it is a response to these environmental problems. Sustainability is essentially referred to as the ability to maintain a balance between the consumption of resources and their natural replenishment, ensuring that the needs of the present can be met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. However, careful management and awareness are required to achieve sustainability, especially in light of two critical factors currently disrupting this balance: population growth and excessive consumption. To mitigate these issues, greater emphasis is being placed on environmentally friendly practices and products. Research into environmentally friendly product applications is being increased, and consumer attitudes toward green businesses are believed to play a crucial role in raising public awareness and encouraging positive behavior toward sustainable practices. Notable examples and case studies from around the world are showcased to highlight successful innovations in different sectors and the benefits of adopting environmentally friendly technologies.
Conclusion- In this study, we aim to examine environmentally friendly technologies and sustainability projects implemented by companies in Turkey and all over the world. And we have a purpose by underlying these initiatives to raise environmental awareness, inspire producers, and contribute to the sustainability. It is anticipated that environmental awareness will not only be raised through such studies but also that a deeper understanding of the importance of sustainable practices in preserving the environment for future generations will be promoted.

Keywords: Environmentally friendly products, sustainability, green consciousness, environmentally friendly technologies, green Business.
JEL Codes: Q55, Q56, Q57
INFLUENCE OF CULTURAL IDENTITY ON REVISIT INTENTION: A CASE STUDY OF INLAY REGION IN MYANMAR
Authors: Lin Htin Kyaw
Published: January 2025

Purpose - Cultural tourism is essential for fostering cultural variety and for forming, and maintaining cultural identities. It gives tourists the chance to discover the traditions, values, and practices of a particular area, which enhances entire experience of tourists and helps to comprehend the local context better. Cultural identity plays a crucial part in the field of cultural tourism. As people and groups engage with various cultural influences, cultural identity changes throughout time, reflecting the fluidity of culture itself. It includes the feeling of being a member of a specific culture or group, which can be influenced by nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, and past experience. This study aimed to analyze the influence of cultural identity on tourist satisfaction and to examine the influence of tourist satisfaction on revisit intention of Inlay region in Myanmar.
Methodology - Quantitative analysis was employed with 385 samples in this study and which was gathered by convenience sampling. Multiple regression, reliability analysis utilizing Cronbach's alpha, and descriptive statistical analysis were employed in this study. There were four parts to the survey. Demographic questions were posed in Part A. The components of this study are located in Parts B through D.
Findings - The findings indicated that all cultural identity dimensions, namely; cognitive, emotional and behavioral, have significant positive effect on tourist satisfaction and the tourist satisfaction also has a significant positive effect on revisit intention of Inlay region.
Conclusion - To support the cognitive cultural identity of the heritage tourists, the authorities should need to conduct more public education and media publicity about cultural evidence such as floating gardens, leg rowing habits, stilt houses, handicrafts and traditional clothing, history of civilization and beliefs of Inlay region. Tourism businesses in that destination should create the opportunities for tourists that include participating in traditional ceremonies, cultural festivals and rituals, hand-on cultural workshops to engage emotionally with the Inlay culture. In order to easily conduct tourism activities, visiting and interaction to Inlay region, the authorities and local community leaders should make the investment to improve the infrastructures of Inlay region and encourage and support businesses that promote cultural tourism, such as heritage hotels, cultural tours, and local craft shops. Additionally, they should make investments in cultural heritage site protection and restoration, guaranteeing that these assets will always be essential components of the destination’s identity.

Keywords: Cultural identity, tourist satisfaction, revisit intention, cultural heritage
JEL Codes: Z13, Z32, L83
DETERMINANTS OF INFLATION IN ETHIOPIA: AN ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS USING ARDL BOUNDS TESTING APPROACH
Authors: Ayal Betselot Adisu , Aynalem Mulugeta Molla , Bekalu Kassa Yirga
Published: January 2025

Purpose- The main purpose of this paper is to examine the macroeconomic factors that drive inflation in Ethiopia. Nonetheless even with different economic liberalization reforms and attempts on macroeconomic level, inflation stands as one of the most crucial issues affecting the Ethiopian economy. The purpose of this study is thus to investigate circumstances that trigged inflation during the period of 2003 to 2023 in an effort to identify key sources of sustained inflation and to determine the best ways of managing it.
Methodology- This study employs the ARDL technique to analyze the determinats of inflation through various macroeconomic variables in Ethiopia. The ARDL approach is particularly suitable for examining the short-run and long-run dynamics of the variables involved. Data for this research is sourced from reputable institutions, including the NBE, the EEA, the IMF, the WB, the CSA, and the MoFD, spanning from 2003 to 2023.
Findings- The study's findings indicated that exchange rate, broad money supply, import price, government expenditure, and budget deficit all have a positive and statistically significant impact on inflation in both the long and short run. On the other hand, interest rates and GDP growth exhibit a negative effect on inflation. While interest rates have an inflationary effect in the short run, they demonstrate a deflationary impact in the long run. In the short run, the budget deficit has a negative effect on inflation, suggesting that managing fiscal imbalances can contribute to lower inflation rates.
Conclusion- This study suggests that Ethiopian policymakers should improve fiscal and monetary policies by controlling money circulation, stabilizing exchange rates, ncreasing government spending efficiency. Moreover, reinforcing the institutions and adapting to global fluctuations can further reduce inflation.

Keywords: Macroeconomic drivers, time series, ARDL model, Bond test
JEL Codes: E31, C32, O55
L-theanine promotes angiogenesis in limb ischemic mice by modulating NRP1/VEGFR2 signaling
Authors: Wang Jingyi , Xu Yinghui , Ruan Yating , Hu Xinyang
Published: January 2025

Peripheral artery disease (PAD), primarily caused by atherosclerosis, leads to the narrowing or blockage of arteries that supply blood to the limbs. This study explores the pro-angiogenic effects of L-theanine and its underlying mechanisms in a mouse model of hindlimb ischemia (HLI). To evaluate L-theanine’s pro-angiogenic effects, human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were subjected to tube formation, migration, sprouting, and proliferation assays. In vivo, C57BL/6 mice with induced HLI were treated with L-theanine. Blood flow recovery was measured via Doppler ultrasound, and vascular density was analyzed using immunofluorescence staining. RNA sequencing identified neuropilin-1 (NRP1) as a key regulator, and the expression levels of NRP1 and VEGFR2 were examined through qPCR and Western blotting. L-theanine significantly enhanced angiogenesis in HUVECs, as demonstrated by improved tube formation, migration, sprouting, and proliferation. In mice, L-theanine treatment resulted in increased vessel density and improved blood flow recovery. Furthermore, L-theanine was found to activate the NRP1/VEGFR2 signaling pathway in both HUVECs and the HLI mouse model. These findings indicate that L-theanine can promote angiogenesis and activate key pathways involved in vascular repair, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent for treating vascular defects associated with PAD.
Against Hypotheses. A Response concerning Physics VIII 1.250b13
Authors: Sjoerd Hasper Pieter , Arnzen Rüdiger
Published: January 2025

This is a response to the article published by Silvia Fazzo, ‘A Hypothetical Premise about Eternal Cosmic Motion in Physics VIII 1.250b13’ in a previous issue of Aristotelica, in which she argues on the basis of the sources, Vind. Phil. gr. 100 in particular, that at Physica VIII 1.250b13 one should adopt the hypothetical reading ἀλλ’ εἰ ἦν, καὶ ἀεὶ ἔσται, rather than the categorical reading ἀλλ’ ἀεὶ ἦν καὶ ἀεὶ ἔσται. We argue that a complete and methodologically sound consideration of all the textual evidence available shows that the proposal is implausible.
Note on Physics VIII 1.250b13: Categorical or Hypothetical?
Authors: Wians William
Published: January 2025

P. Hasper and R. Arnzen have mounted a spirited defense of what they call the categorical reading of Physics VIII 1.250b13 against a hypothetical reading of the text put forward by Silvia Fazzo in Aristotelica 3. The crucial phrase in Ross’s text reads ἀλλ’ ἀεὶ ἦν καὶ ἀεὶ ἔσται. Fazzo has argued in favor of ἀλλ’ εἰ ἦν καὶ ἀεὶ ἔσται, a variant derived from a manuscript designated as J (Vind. Phil. gr. 100), the oldest manuscript of the Physica. On Fazzo’s reading, with ἀλλ’ εἰ, Aristotle is completing a hypothetical pair of options rather than making a categorical assertion that motion is eternal. My question in this note is a methodological one. When interpretive stakes are considerable, when should a more plausible interpretation of a text’s larger argumentative context lead us to endorse a variant reading, even when the variant is at odds with a larger extant textual tradition? Having argued that Physics VIII 1displays a thoroughgoing dialectical structure, I conclude that emendation of 250b13 has in its favor that it makes clearer that Aristotle is framing a dichotomy between two mutually exclusive options, just as his theory of dialectical reasoning toward principles would dictate. In this case at least, interpretive considerations of the larger argumentative structure should be given special weight in evaluating textual variants.
Optimizing CASA Data: Transforming Sperm Coordinates into Long Format for Enhanced Machine Learning Analysis v1
Authors: Rivas Arzaluz Cindy , Aragón Martínez Andrés
Published: January 2025

Some Computer-Assisted Sperm Analysis (CASA) systems allow the retrieval of detailed data for each sperm analyzed during a capture routine. By "capture routine," we refer to the process of recording a video sequence for a defined period, typically one or two seconds. The data obtained include traditional kinematic or motility parameters, such as VCL (Curvilinear Velocity), VAP (Average Path Velocity), VSL (Straight-Line Velocity), LIN (Linearity), STR (Straightness), BCF (Beat Cross Frequency), and ALH (Amplitude of Lateral Head Displacement). Additional parameters may also be available, depending on the CASA system's manufacturer and software version. Since motility parameters are derived from coordinate data, they serve as condensed representations of sperm kinematic behavior. Consequently, the coordinate data contains a wealth of additional information, enabling not only the reconstruction of motility parameters but also the trajectories followed by individual sperm. It is important to note that these trajectories cannot be reconstructed solely from motility parameters. Thus, we emphasize that each trajectory has an associated set of motility parameters (Rodríguez-Martínez et al., 2023). Despite the inherent richness of coordinate data, current methodologies for identifying kinematic subpopulations in datasets have relied exclusively on motility parameters (Ramón and Martínez-Pastor, 2018). Coordinates can also be used to reconstruct the trajectories of individual sperm analyzed in a CASA system. These trajectory images can subsequently serve as input for machine learning algorithms, which can cluster the images into groups (subpopulations). These subpopulations can then be statistically characterized based on their associated motility parameters. In this protocol, we describe how we constructed a coordinate dataset to serve as input for machine learning algorithms, specifically the one implemented by Rodríguez-Martínez et al. (2023). The data corresponds to coordinates of hamster sperm analyzed using a CASA system (SMAS, Version 3.18), with a capture speed set at 50 fps for one second (Fujinoki M, personal communication). Each capture routine in the SMAS system generates two files: the first contains motility parameter data, while the second contains the coordinates of the detected sperm. The procedure comprises three stages: (1) acquisition and initial adjustments, (2) adding identifiers, and (3) constructing the final dataset. Files are saved with the “.ods” extension (compatible with LibreOffice Calc), and the readODS library is used to import them into the analysis workflow.
iPSCs Maintenance and Banking v2
Authors: ElAchwah Mahmoud , Diaz de Leon Guerrero Sol , Pang Zhiping
Published: January 2025

This protocols offers a thorough description of the thawing, maintenance and banking of human induced pluripotent stem cells.
El Visual thinking animado en la divulgación académica: ODS y STEAM
Authors: De Miguel Laura , Nuere Silvia
Published: January 2025

We are at a time when sustainability is present in many forums to make it our way of being and being in the world. At the university level, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 agenda, have a high interest and even they are the focus of some of the actions carried out in their various training itineraries, research and transfer actions, among others. In this essay we propose the process followed in the generation of an audiovisual production through the animated visual thinking technique. With this production, through a documentary, reflective and creative method, the aim is to enable the dissemination of the nature of five of the SDGs and the synergies that hapen between these objectives and the STEAM educational approach. Finally, animated visual thinking turns out to be a stimulating tool that allows academic dissemination in general, within any context and aimed at any audience, particularly at the university audience.
Double Latin-Ruthenian document from Medyka (1404) – a manifestation of language policy in the enlarged Crown of Poland
Authors: Janeczek Andrzej
Published: January 2025

In 1404, a court was held, att ended by 31 representatives of the nobility of RedRuthenia, a country recently incorporated into the Crown of Poland. The judgementwas writt en in two parallel documents, issued in Latin and Ruthenian. The two parchmentswere joined and sealed together. The unique form of the double diploma raises thequestion, for what purpose were two versions issued that were diff erent in language butidentical in content and equivalent in substance? An att empt at an answer is preceded bya consideration of the circumstances of the case, including an analysis of the compositionof the nobility sitt ing in court. The list of arbitrators in both versions was arranged in two groups. One of the included newcomers arriving in Ruthenia from the West, theother natives – local boyars. They belonged to two separate cultural circles, the Western,Catholic, and the Eastern, Orthodox. The culturally diff erent issuers performed together,but preserving their own literary traditions. The document may stand as a testimony tothe simultaneous use of both languages and alphabets in the era following the annexationof Red Ruthenia. The fact that it was drawn up in two languages is justifi ed by the choiceof Ruthenian and Cyrillic as an alternative language and script of the new power in theregion; the separation of the issuers is due to the cultural duality of the Red Rutheniannobility; the joint authentication of equivalent versions corresponds to the status equationof knights and boyars. The bilingualism and digraphia of offi cial literacy are att ested byother, but already single documents issued in Ruthenian between 1350 and 1430.
Gregory Bialoptakowicz and Women. A Case Study of Gender Relations in Medieval Polish Society
Authors: Kołacz-Chmiel Małgorzata
Published: January 2025

The purpose of the article is to show the possibilities inherent in the use of the casestudy method for the study of intergender relations in medieval society. Based on sourceinformation on Gregory Bialoptakovich, an att empt was made to reconstruct the att itudeof a man to representatives of the opposite sex. The analyzed case shows the way in whichan individual acted outside the strictly controlled sphere of marital interaction, whereindividual standards of relating to the opposite sex may have manifested themselves toa greater extent. The article pays att ention to the motives guiding a man’s behavior and the factors shaping his att itudes toward women. In addition, an att empt was made to capture the infl uence of the social group and its acceptance of certain behaviors on the formation of an individual’s attitudes.
The image of land roads in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the light of selected narrative and cartographic sources from the 16th-18th centuries. Outline of the problem
Authors: Zawadzki Mateusz , Jakimowicz Kamil
Published: January 2025

The article focuses on the study of the depiction of land roads in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the 16th–18th centuries, utilizing both narrative and cartographic sources. The main objective is an attempt to characterize them, aiming to examine issues related to understanding the communication network in the Old Polish era. The authors of the text highlight the variety of available sources, including Old Polish legislation, travel reports, periodicals, and 18th-century maps.

The authors emphasize the role of narrative sources in providing information about the condition of roads, their infrastructure, and the everyday life of travelers. Simultaneously, they analyze how maps from this period reflect the actual structure of roads, paying attention to possible distortions resulting from the technical limitations of cartography during that era. An important aspect presented in the article is also the comparison of data from various sources, allowing for the identification of areas where there is certainty in information, as well as areas where caution in interpretation is necessary
Contacts Between Prince Konstanty Wasyl Ostrogski and the Serbian Monks from Mount Athos in the Light of the 17th-Century Model Letter
Authors: Dziadul Paweł Marek
Published: January 2025

The paper deals with contacts between Prince Konstanty Wasyl Ostrogski and the Serbian monks from Mount Athos, probably the Hilandar Monastery. The contacts are presented on the basis of the model letter found in the letter writing manual from the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts in Belgrade (no. 46). The letter template was a written reflection (a literary practice) of the cultural practice of travelling and alms collecting. The model letter also sheds light on the general characteristics of intercultural relations between the Serbian monastic milieus and the Orthodox Church in Poland-Lithuania. In the Counter-Reformation climate these relations had a special significance for the group (religious-cultural) identity of the Ruthenian Orthodox Christians and their tradition owing to proselytic policy and unionist tendencies in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Number and Organization of the Smolensk Garrison in 1613–1618
Authors: Przepiórka Andrzej Grzegorz
Published: January 2025

The aim of the article is to present the number and organisation the Smolensk garrison in the years 1613–1618. It was headed by Smolensk captains: Jerzy Szczucki (January 1613 – October 1615), the starost of Pärnu Janusz Kiszka (nominally from November 1615 to February 1616), Jan Tokarski (September 1616 – January 1618) and Wojciech Baranowski (from January 1618) and the voivode of Smolensk Mikołaj Hlebowicz (January – September 1616). The garrison commanded by them was repeatedly supplemented and reorganized. Theoretically, in this time the number of Smolensk garrison was about 1,500 payrolls, although due to large losses it was usually lower. Noteworthy is the high percentage of cavalry – about 1/3 of the garrison. Initially, they were mainly cossack banners, but with time they were replaced by heavy cavalry units: hussars and reiters. The Smolensk garrison defended fortress against the Moscow troops from October 1613 to May 1617. During the expedition of Prince Władysław, it only supported the activities of the main forces of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth army. After the end of war, in 1619 the soldiers of Smolensk garrison were dismissed from service.
Prerequisites for Obtaining Scientific Degrees and Titles in Poland and Cooperation with the Socio-Economic Environment
Authors: Kierznowski Łukasz
Published: January 2025

Academic degrees and titles play a vital role in the way the higher education and science sector operates in Poland. However, at a time when cooperation between the academia and the socio-economic environment plays such a pivotal role, it is critical to assess whether the prerequisites for granting degrees and titles provide incentives to such cooperation, or whether research careers outside of the traditional academic realm (e.g. in companies) make them as appealing (in term of obtaining degrees) as those pursued at universities or research institutes. The purpose of the article is to determine whether the prerequisites for obtaining degrees and titles in Poland are conducive to the development of cooperation between the academic sector and the socio-economic environment. The paper further investigates whether such prerequisites make scientific work conducted in cooperation with the environment or even outside the academic sector as valuable from the point of view of the possibility of obtaining degrees and titles, or whether, on the contrary, they serve the purposes of the academic sector only. The study utilized the dogmatic-legal analysis method. It established a correlation between the prerequisites for granting academic degrees and collaboration with the socio-economic environment in the Polish legal order. The study determined that although such a correlation exists, they vary with respect to different titles and degrees.
Libro del artista en la didáctica del español y en las alfabetizaciones múltiples en contexto multilingüe y multicultural
Authors: Francos Maldonado Concepcion
Published: January 2025

Con el presente trabajo se pretenden resaltar las potencialidades de las artes en el desarrollo integral de las personas y como herramienta transversal al currículum, su contribución a la formación en alfabetizaciones múltiples, a la comprensión y al uso de diferentes códigos y sus posibilidades para abordar el aprendizaje de una nueva lengua.
El marco teórico recoge aportaciones del discurso posmoderno y sus repercusiones en educación artística y en la epistemología educativa. Se establecen interrelaciones entre las artes, los libros-álbum, el libro de artista y referencias culturales ejemplificadas, especialmente, en artistas mujeres y también en tres artistas varones, que expresan en su obra diversidades, posibilidades de transformación individual y colectiva, diferentes códigos, incluida la palabra y el alfabeto, creaciones colaborativas, autorretratos y apropiacionismo.
Finalmente, se plantea una propuesta de intervención didáctica interdisciplinar basada en artes para la enseñanza de español en contexto escolar multicultural de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria: creación de un libro de artista relacionado con el autorretrato. Se articula en un proyecto de lengua y de creación en el que se realiza la lectura de un libro-álbum, se exploran sus nexos con las artes y se nutre de propuestas de las y los artistas seleccionados para plasmar saberes y vivencias en la creación final del libro de artista. Como consideraciones finales podemos señalar que la realización del proyecto posibilitó al alumnado encontrar fuentes y cauces para desarrollar su creatividad, representar aspectos identitarios y de su experiencia, así como aprender una nueva lengua y al encuentro intercultural entre personas de diferentes lenguas y culturas.
Desarrollo de la alfabetización a través del aprendizaje basado en juegos y la gamificación en la clase de inglés como lengua extranjera en educación primaria.
Authors: Cantero Cortinas Silvia , Reyes Torres Agustín
Published: January 2025

Este artículo explora la integración de los juegos en la enseñanza de lenguas extranjeras mediante el Aprendizaje Basado en Juegos (ABJ) y la Gamificación en el aula de Inglés como Lengua Extranjera (ILE) en una escuela primaria pública de Valencia, España. El estudio analiza los beneficios de estos enfoques, destacando sus contribuciones únicas al aprendizaje de idiomas. Con este fin, ambas metodologías se implementaron por separado en dos aulas paralelas utilizando los mismos contenidos curriculares y siguiendo los principios de la Pedagogía de las Multiliteracidades (New London Group, 1996). El objetivo principal fue fomentar el desarrollo de la literacidad en los estudiantes y capacitarlos como creadores de significado en una segunda lengua a través de actividades basadas en juegos. Empleando un enfoque cualitativo, el estudio observó impactos positivos significativos en el desarrollo de la alfabetización en dimensiones conceptuales, personales, socioculturales y estéticas. Un análisis cuantitativo complementario reveló un aumento notable en la motivación estudiantil, con la mayoría de los participantes expresando altos niveles de entusiasmo y satisfacción en ambas clases. Los hallazgos sugieren que el GBL y la Gamificación no solo mejoran la motivación y el compromiso de los estudiantes en ILE, sino que también promueven el aprendizaje cooperativo a través de actividades grupales. Sin embargo, los resultados advierten que estas metodologías no deben considerarse soluciones únicas para una enseñanza y aprendizaje efectivos. En lugar de ser estrategias opuestas, el ABJ y la Gamificación son complementarias, cada una con propósitos distintos que, al combinarse, optimizan los resultados de aprendizaje de idiomas. En consecuencia, se anima a los educadores a integrar ambas metodologías simultáneamente para maximizar el impacto educativo en el aula de lenguas.
Arte e a coletividade para Almada Negreiros
Authors: Carvalho João Pedro
Published: January 2025

Este ensaio analisa o papel exemplar do Artista nas teorias estéticas de Almada Negreiros. Esta formulação é comparada ao papel do Artista na “Arte Total” de Richard Wagner, descrevendo-se como Almada continua e atualiza o projeto wagneriano, situando-se a si mesmo como exemplo da relação ideal entre a obra de arte e a sociedade. Descreve-se ainda como o pensamento almadiano sobre esta relação vai evoluindo ao longo da sua longa carreira (de quase sessenta anos), movendo-se do Futurismo da década de 10 para uma exemplaridade menos ortodoxa nas décadas seguintes, até a formulação almadiana tornar-se uma desconstrução da conceção romântica de Wagner e da futurista de Marinetti.
mercantilização linguística do galego através de exemplos publicitários no âmbito turístico: maximização comercial da minorização linguística
Authors: Amarelo Daniel , Lago Pereira Élia
Published: January 2025

De uma perspetiva sociolinguística crítica, este artigo estuda as consequências da turistificação massiva da Galiza e da patrimonialização da língua como ativo turístico por meio de um conceito central para a antropologia linguística: a mercantilização (commodification) das línguas (Heller, 2010; Pujolar, 2020). Argumentamos que o turismo, como veiculado pelo Xacobeo, é central para a mercantilização da etnicidade (Comaroff & Comaroff, 2009) e da língua “as a sign of authenticity [...], useful as added value for niche markets” (Heller, 2010: 102). Isto mostrar-se-á mediante a análise de um corpus de vídeos promocionais da Xunta de Galicia e da companhia Gadis, por um lado, e de um corpus de paisagem linguística da Rua da Caldeiraria (Santiago de Compostela) e as suas lojas, comércios e souvenirs, por outro lado. As nossas conclusões apontam para uma sentimentalização do povo galego (Miguélez-Carballeira, 2014) com consequências políticas e sociolinguísticas para as comunidades locais, como a auto-folclorização, o silenciamento e a despolitização.
Una Simulación de Sistemas para Mejorar el Proceso de Pelado de Ajos en la Industria de Salsas
Authors: Calvo-Rivera Yoselin , Perez-Cantillo Mateo , Quintero-Plata Bryant-Arturo , Soto-Villalba Lebrogers , Troncoso-Palacio Alexander
Published: January 2025

La simulación de sistemas es una herramienta clave para los procesos productivos de las empresas, pues permite evaluar diferentes escenarios y estrategias, identificando cuellos de botella, ineficiencias y áreas de mejora en la producción. En este proyecto se busca analizar las propuestas de mejora para el proceso productivo de una empresa dedicada a la elaboración de salsas y aderezos. Se identificó un cuello de botella en el proceso de pelado de ajos, el cual impacta negativamente la eficiencia operativa. Mediante el software Arena, se plantearon dos propuestas específicas alineadas a las necesidades de la empresa, enfocadas en mejorar los tiempos de producción y reducir los costos de almacenamiento e inventario. La metodología del proyecto incluye la recolección de datos, la simulación del proceso productivo actual mediante Arena y la identificación de mejoras que favorezcan la eficiencia continua de la compañía. Al final se identificaron demoras en el proceso y el impacto que estas tenían en la producción y se dejó a la vanguardia de futuras investigaciones.
GIẢI PHÁP NÂNG CAO NĂNG LỰC THÍCH ỨNG NGHỀ NGHIỆP CHO SINH VIÊN NGÀNH GIÁO DỤC MẦM NON TRONG BỐI CẢNH GIÁO DỤC HIỆN NAY
Authors: Thanh Phương Hoàng , Đình Chiến Trần , Thị Hồng Chi Lê , Thị Thu Thủy Bùi , Thị Hải Yến Kim , Thị Lan Hương Đinh
Published: January 2025

Through document analysis, synthesis, and comparison methods, the article presents several theoretical perspectives related to the occupational adaptability of early childhood education students in the current educational context. The article also points out current limitations, such as a lack of practical skills, classroom management, communication with parents, and technology application. The proposed solutions include improving the curriculum, enhancing practical experiences, diversifying teaching and assessment methods, developing soft skills, and promoting cooperation between universities and early childhood education institutions. The goal is to help students become confident, flexible, and creative in adapting to the rapid changes in professional activities in early childhood education.
VẬN DỤNG MÔ HÌNH 5E TỔ CHỨC HOẠT ĐỘNG GIÁO DỤC THEO TIẾP CẬN STEAM CHO TRẺ Ở TRƯỜNG MẦM NON TẠI TỈNH THANH HÓA
Authors: Thị Huyên Lê
Published: January 2025

Organizing educational activities according to the STEAM educational approach for children in preschool helps children have the opportunity to experience, explore, share, and propose ideas... develop children's creative thinking and problem-solving capacity problems in current life. The article analyzes the nature of STEAM education, approaches to STEAM education; the 5E model and its application in organizing educational activities for children, the current situation of organizing educational activities according to the STEAM educational approach for children in preschools in Thanh Hoa province, thereby guiding how to apply the model. Figure 5E organizes learning activities for children according to the STEAM educational approach. The research results provide enriching data on STEAM education applied in Early Childhood Education, contributing to realizing the goals of the Early Childhood Education program, meeting the requirements of innovation in education, and trends development of society.
THỰC TRẠNG SỬ DỤNG RỐI TRONG TỔ CHỨC CÁC HOẠT ĐỘNG Ở TRƯỜNG MẦM NON TRÊN ĐỊA BÀN THÀNH PHỐ ĐÀ NẴNG
Authors: Thị Diệu Hà Nguyễn , Thị Bắc Lý Lã
Published: January 2025

Puppets are not only children's favorite toys but also a useful and attractive pedagogical tool to educate children. Using puppets in organizing activities at the soccer field does not bring much meaning to the comprehensive development of children. However, this issue in Vietnam has not yet received proper attention. Using the questionnaire survey method, the study surveyed 374 preschool teachers in Da Nang city about the use of puppets in organizing activities at the soccer field. Through the survey, we found: that teachers are aware of the importance of using puppets as well as the high level of children's increase in using puppets. However, the lack of facilities, the number of children in frozen classes, and the lack of understanding about how puppets are created and how to use them are the biggest barriers to the operations of activist organizations. The research results can create a basis for producing measures to use puppets in organizing activities in preschools to meet the innovative requirements of today's preschool education program.