bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Long-term Results of Proximal Pole Scaphoid Nonunion Treated with Retrograde Fixation and Non-vascularized Cancellous Bone Autograft
Authors: Arıcan Mehmet
Published: December 2024

Aim: To evaluate the long-term clinical and functional results of patients diagnosed with scaphoid bone proximal pole nonunion and who underwent retrograde fixation with non-vascularized cancellous autograft from the distal radius and a cannulated, headless screw via a volar approach.
Material and Methods: Twenty-nine patients, 2 female, and 27 male, who underwent surgery with the diagnosis of scaphoid proximal pole nonunion were evaluated in this study. All patients underwent retrograde fixation with a non-vascularized cancellous autograft from the distal radius and a headless cannulated screw using a volar approach and the same rehabilitation program was applied. The clinical and functional scores of the patients were evaluated before surgery and at the last follow-up.
Results: The mean age of the patients was 30.66±7.34 (range, 18-40) years. The median symptom duration was 11 (range, 6-18), and the median follow-up period after surgery was 55 (range, 36-67) months. When the maximum isometric strength of the forearm muscles of the healthy and surgical sides was evaluated at the last follow-up, the mean hand-grip strength test values of the healthy side were significantly higher than the pathological side (p
Green villages by Wind + Solar + Hydrogen
Authors: Kendall, Fellow of the Royal Society Kevin
Published: December 2024

This paper describes 5 steps on the move to cost-effective green villages, powered mainly by Solar, Wind and Hydrogen. In Britain, there are around 6000 villages comprising almost half the total population. These village dwellers wish to reduce their expensive energy bills, achievable by profitably going green with local Wind and Solar generation of electricity plus Hydrogen energy storage. The first step is to measure the total energy usage in the village. This defines the size of the required renewable private wire energy installations. The second step calculates savings on grid bills for electricity, natural gas and petroleum transport products, to ensure rapid payback for the renewables to be installed. A third concern is the planning permission for Wind/Solar installations that may take months to approve. Perhaps the most important requirement is to attract investment in the fourth step. Finally, the fifth step is to procure and commission the equipment needed in the village to prove that local energy can beat the present centralized grid energy systems, using Hydrogen as the vital energy storage molecule to fill gaps in Wind/Solar supply.
Rola koordynatora/specjalisty w procesie diagnostyczno-terapeutycznym dziecka z mutyzmem wybiórczym (MW)
Authors: Marciniak-Firadza Renata
Published: December 2024

Wszechstronna pomoc dziecku z MW powinna uwzględniać m.in. rolę koordynatora/specjalisty. Celem artykułu jest omówienie roli koordynatora/specjalisty w procesie diagnostyczno-terapeutycznym dziecka z mutyzmem wybiórczym, wskazanie obszarów jego oddziaływań i zadań, jakie przed nim stoją.
Oddziaływania terapeutyczne prowadzone przez koordynatora/specjalistę to m.in.: 1) koordynacja całego procesu diagnostyczno-terapeutycznego; 2) wzmacnianie poczucia bezpieczeństwa dziecka; 3) umożliwianie dziecku interakcji z innymi osobami; 4) wspieranie autonomii dziecka, jego prywatności, ale również sprawczości i samodzielności; 5) wzmacnianie poczucia kompetencji; 6) wzmacnianie otwartości na nowe doświadczenia i wyzwania; 7) przyzwolenie na doświadczanie przez dziecko niepowodzeń poprzez uczenie dziecka radzenia sobie z porażkami i niepowodzeniami; 8) wyrabianie, wzmacnianie u dziecka poczucia własnej wartości.
Świadomy swojej roli koordynator/specjalista, wyposażony w odpowiednią wiedzę dotyczącą zaburzenia, jakim jest mutyzm wybiórczy, mogący liczyć na współpracę z placówką edukacyjną, wychowawcami, nauczycielami i rodzicami dziecka z MW, może w sposób mądry i odpowiedzialny wspomóc dziecko w terapii lęku przed mówieniem.
Nutrients and Sensory Qualities of Moi Moi Developed from Flours of Broad Bean (Vicia faba) Seeds Grown in South Eastern Nigeria as Affected by Different Processing Treatments
Authors: Nkiru Odimegwu Euphresia , Francis Ofoedum Arinze , Adanma Olawuni Ijeoma , Ezidimma Uzoukwu Anthonia , Oluchi Akajiaku Linda , Nwaobiara Eluchie Chioma , Ogechi Alagbaoso Serah , Clara Uyanwa Njideka , Pascal Okezie Friday
Published: December 2024

Background: Broad bean is a lesser-known and underutilized legume with excellent source of protein. This nutritious but underutilized bean is difficult to cook, requiring lots of energy to prepare and is on its way to extinction. This study assessed the impacts of different processing techniques which includes soaking, sprouting, cooking as well as combined effect of soaking and cooking on the nutritional and sensory qualities of moi moi made from processed broad bean flour. Methods: Broad bean seeds were processed into flours using standard procedures. Conventional methods were used to assess the nutritional properties of processed and unprocessed flours. Sensory investigation was performed on moi moi produced from broad bean flour versus moi-moi developed from cowpea. Antinutrient and functional characteristics were also analyzed and thus, varied significantly across processing treatments. Result: The results demonstrated that the combination of soaking prior to cooking approach significantly reduced the antinutrients while increasing the flour’s protein, fibre and ash levels. Minerals and vitamins contents increased significantly across all processing treatments, with sample SPBBF having the highest values, except for vitamin C. The sensory qualities of the moi-moi prepared from soaked/cooked broad bean showed the highest values in terms of aroma (7.10), taste (6.50) and overall acceptance (7.12) whereas the sprouted broad bean Moi-moi had the lowest values in terms of appearance (7.02), aroma (5.90), taste (5.90)and overall acceptability (5.83) when compared to the control (7.50) which is moi-moi made from cowpea. The study’s findings revealed that effective processing techniques improved the nutrient profile of the flours such as proteins, ash and fibre contents with an enhanced sensory profile of the moi-moi produced from the flours. Soaking broad beans before cooking increased the nutritional value of the flour and sensory characteristics of the moi-moi.
Restorative Domicide: Meaning-Making in Homicide Covictims’ Campaigns for Residential Demolition
Authors: Wykes Timothy G.
Published: December 2024

This article examines covictims’ campaigns for the demolition of residences tainted by homicide. It takes guidance from scholarship ondomicide, the deliberate destruction of home, and theoretical contributions exploring meaning-making in homicide bereavement. It conceptualizesrestorative domicideas the deliberate destruction of a residence associated with homicide. Drawing upon open-source data to compose a qualitative case study based in Ontario, Canada, this article locates restorative domicide as a meaning-making strategy across three themes: (a)transforming traumatic landscapes, (b)deriving purpose in demolition, and (c)affirming and preserving the victim’s moral worth. The findings corroborate and extend existing research by demonstrating the diverse set of meanings covictims ascribe to and pursue through residential demolition, highlighting its potential to facilitate healing, enable goal-oriented action, and recognize the collective dimension of the loss. The findings are used to platform a discussion of theoretical, methodological, and policy directions.
Secondary School Students’ Disaster Preparedness Perception: A Mixed Method Approach
Authors: Kuloğlu Ayşenur , Tutuş Fatma , Özer Merve
Published: December 2024

The aim of this study was to examine the disaster preparedness perceptions and opinions of Secondary School Students who experienced the most recent major earthquake in Elazığ and Kahramanmaraş in Türkiye. The study population consisted of Secondary School Students in Elazığ and Kahramanmaraş during the 2022-2023 academic year. The sample included 548 participants in the quantitative part selected through non-probabilistic convenient sampling and 40 participants in the qualitative part selected using a criterion sampling method. In this study, a convergent parallel design, a mixed research method, was employed. The "Disaster Preparedness Scale" was used to collect quantitative data. The reliability of the scale was assessed using the Cronbach’s Alpha, which was found to be .82. Qualitative data were collected through a semi-structured interview form developed by the researchers. The results indicated that the disaster preparedness perceptions of the participants were at a moderate level. There was no significant difference in the disaster preparedness perceptions among participants based on gender, while significant differences were identified based on city (in favor of students in Elazığ), grade, maternal education level, and paternal education level. Qualitative findings suggested that participants perceived the misinformation in the media after disasters as a significant problem. They also mentioned preparing disaster kits as a precaution after disasters, receiving fire and earthquake-related training at their schools, but feeling that these trainings did not contribute significantly to their preparedness. Participants emphasized the need for disaster awareness education and call for realistic and effective training exercises.
Monitoramento e avaliação do plano municipal de educação de votorantim/sp
Authors: Silva Camila Vieira Genkawa , Martins Thiago de Melo , Lima Paulo Gomes
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: Analisar o monitoramento, as avaliações periódicas e as formas de trabalho das instâncias responsáveis pelo Plano Municipal de Educação de Votorantim/SP, no período de 2015 a 2020.
Método: A pesquisa é de natureza exploratória, qualitativa e bibliográfica. Foram analisados documentos como leis, portarias e relatórios municipais e federais.
Resultados: O estudo destacou os avanços e desafios no monitoramento e avaliação do Plano Municipal de Educação. As metas relacionadas à educação infantil e ensino fundamental apresentaram lacunas na universalização do acesso, enquanto as metas voltadas à valorização dos profissionais da educação mostraram progresso com ajustes de carreira e carga horária, mas ainda demandam incentivo à formação continuada.
Conclusão: A pesquisa evidencia a importância do monitoramento contínuo e do controle social como instrumentos essenciais para o cumprimento das metas educacionais. Ainda são necessários esforços integrados entre gestores e a comunidade para alcançar os objetivos estabelecidos até 2025.
USE OF BLENDED LEARNING FORMAT BY CHINESE UNIVERSITY LECTURERS: FOCUS GROUP INTERVIEW
Authors:   Southern Federal University, Jiqin Sun
Published: December 2024

The relevance of the research topic is due to analysis of experience of Chinese university lecturers; it shows blended learning, combining two formats - traditional face-to-face learning and online distance learning, can improve the quality and efficiency of the educational process without increasing the overall cost of education. Successful blended learning can encourage students to learn on their own rather than relying on the lecturer to passively learn new knowledge. However, there are disadvantages of blended learning, such as the need to form a digital infrastructure of the university, dependence on technology and discomfort for students who rely on direct contact with the lecturer. The research purpose is to study the possibility of using the blended learning format by Chinese university lecturers through focus group interviews. Methodology and scientific approaches . Based on a systematic approach to pedagogy and Bloom's Taxonomy, we conducted in-depth interviews with lecturers at Chinese universities using the qualitative research method “focus group”, which made it possible to identify the positive aspects and issues of blended learning. Main conclusions . Analysis of the experience of Chinese lecturers showed that a combined approach to the educational process takes learning beyond the traditional format, focuses on students who learn with different speed of learning, so high-quality learning goes beyond the usual time and space in the classroom. An analysis of the experience of Chinese lecturers shows that the practical advantages of blended learning, due to the flexibility and involvement of students in the process, makes learning more meaningful for students. These findings suggest that student learning can be optimized with this teaching approach.
Litanies, parenté et jeux de rôles
Authors: Corre Nicolas
Published: December 2024

Nous nous sommes intéressés aux inte­ractions divines dans un cadre spécifique, celui des charmes en langue latine conser­vés dans les traités médicaux de l’Antiquité tardive et du Haut Moyen-Âge. Dans cer­tains cas particuliers, et relativement rares, les thérapeutes invoquent plusieurs entités supérieures qui peuvent être amenées à collaborer temporairement et à s’insérer ainsi au sein de différents types de réseaux. Tout d’abord, l’orant peut s’adresser clas­siquement sous la forme d’une litanie à de multiples divinités. Les auteurs des prières font aussi preuve d’inventivité: des entités supérieures créées pour l’occasion peuvent être chargées de puissance grâce à leur ins­cription au sein de réseaux de parenté. Cette généalogie assure leur efficacité, mais per­met aussi de dessiner le profil complexe de ces divinités. Enfin, le recours à des «jeux de rôle» est sans doute ce qui est le plus caractéristique de ces rituels. Dans ce cas, les dieux sont mis en action dans le présent par le biais d’allusions à leurs exploits pas­sés. Leur identité varie en fonction du rôle assigné par le metteur en scène.
The Aedes Concordiae Pantheae Augustae and the “Pantheon” of Gigthis
Authors: Benedetti Ginevra
Published: December 2024

In Gigthis, during the principate of Mar­cus Aurelius, Marcus Ummidius Sedatus commissioned the construction of a temple consecrated to Concordia Panthea Augusta in the forum. This act was a tribute to his pronaos, an arch, and a statue of the god­dess. The dedicatory inscription (CIL VIII 22693) was accompanied by another one (CIL VIII 22692), of which only fourteen letters remain, engraved on the frieze atop the aedicula which housed the divine simu­lacrum at the bottom of the small sacellum. This contribution aims to propose a plau­sible reading of this inscription by recon­structing the missing letters and justifying the employed linguistic strategies, drawing insights from archaeological data related to the sanctuary and the broader context of the forum where it was situated.
Foreword
Authors: Alvar Ezquerra Jaime , Massa Francesco , Pañeda Murcia Beatriz
Published: December 2024

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Instituto Nacional de Educação de Surdos (INES), Mestrando em Educação Bilíngue no Rio de Janeiro,
Authors: Pessôa Vanda Cíntia Lopes , Pinto Rita de Cássia Duarte
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo destacar a importância da legendagem em materiais audiovisuais para alunos surdos. Este trabalho é baseado nas experiências das autoras, que aprenderam a legendar durante a graduação presencial em Pedagogia (DESU/INES), no grupo de extensão Legendagem e Acessibilidade, e agora estão envolvidas na produção de materiais didáticos para o curso de Pedagogia EaD da instituição. Na produção dos principais materiais utilizados no curso, a legendagem é um recurso de acessibilidade, mas também favorece o aprendizado de Libras aos alunos ouvintes, tendo em vista que as aulas são sinalizadas, tornando os materiais inclusivos. De forma concisa, perpassa-se pela história da legendagem e pelos entraves do percurso educacional dos discentes surdos. Da mesma forma, aborda-se a importância dos materiais didáticos que potencializam a aprendizagem dos conteúdos. A educação bilíngue de surdos encontrou na modalidade educação a distância um lugar favorável para os surdos, pois proporciona uma melhor experiência visual por meio das videoaulas, tornando o processo educacional mais acessível e dinâmico. Além disso, garante o respeito à identidade e à cultura dos alunos surdos. A partir desse relato de experiência, evidencia-se a viabilidade das legendas como uma ferramenta pedagógica eficiente no ensino da língua portuguesa para alunos surdos.
Circulações e geopolítica nas artes visuais
Authors: Jaremtchuk Dária , Serviddio Fabiana
Published: December 2024

As pesquisas sobre a circulação de agentes, artefatos e conceitos nas artes visuais têm contribuído para a prática de uma história da arte transnacional e transcultural, que busca desafiar as fronteiras geográficas e políticas, além de problematizar os cânones hegemônicos de historicização. Assim, ao analisar as redes transnacionais de artistas, a circulação de obras e ideias, e a formação de circuitos artísticos periféricos e alternativos, os textos aqui reunidos contribuem para uma compreensão mais ampla e inclusiva da arte, descentralizando o olhar e questionando as hierarquias estabelecidas. Além disso, com suas múltiplas metodologias e premissas teóricas, eles permitem a observação da complexidade do cenário cultural transnacional durante a Guerra Fria, e incitam a reflexão sobre novas maneiras de abordar a história da arte, valorizando os contextos locais, as relações transnacionais e as diversas formas de resistência e apropriação cultural.
Various Corneal Foreign Body Materials
Authors: Fitriani Dila Nur , Nurwasis
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Cornea is an important refractive part of the eye. The corneal foreign body can disturb corneal function, depending on its material. Any materials are inert and can be retained with serial observation, while others can cause an inflammatory reaction. Purpose: To determine the effects of various foreign body materials on the cornea. Review: Corneal foreign body materials are divided into non-organic and organic materials. Organic foreign bodies (plant and insect parts) often cause severe inflammation; meanwhile, the effects of non-organic foreign bodies (metal, glass, graphite) depend on their materials. Some metals, such as iron and copper, can develop a stained deposition, disturb corneal clarity, and lead to inflammation. Other metals such as gold, silver, and platinum are almost inert and cause little or no reaction. Glass, sand, or stone is relatively inert if it is sterile. Intrastromal graphite is also inert, however, organic materials are associated with infection. Wood can lead to bacterial or fungal infection. Insect parts such as caterpillar hair can cause ophthalmia nodosa, and insect stings elicit an inflammatory response. Conclusions: Any non-organic corneal foreign bodies (gold, silver, platinum, glass, sand, stone, and graphite) may be retained safely if the removal of the foreign body results in significant scarring, which can distort the topography of the cornea. Iron, copper, and organic materials (wood and insect parts) must be removed due to their toxicity or risk of infection.
VSEVOLOD MEYERHOLD TİYATROSUNDA TEMEL PRENSİPLER
Authors: Turan Arzu
Published: December 2024

Bu makalede ünlü Rus tiyatro yönetmeni Vsevolod Meyerhold’un çalışmalarında, özellikle oyunculuk sanatına yaklaşımında etkili ve önemli olan prensipler temel kaynaklardan derlenerek bir araya getirilmiştir. Bu derlemenin amacı tiyatro alanında çalışanlara ve tiyatro öğrencilerine Vsevolod Meyerhold’un çalışmalarının temel prensipleri konusunda genel bilgi sunmaktır. Tiyatro sanatının performatif sürece evrilmesi ile sahnelemelerin maddeselliği önem kazanmış, bu doğrultuda bedensellik inceleme konusu edilmiştir. Bedensellik vurgusuyla vücuda getirme kavramı tarihsel olarak değişime uğramış ve oyuncunun sahne mevcudiyeti önem kazanmıştır. Oyuncuyu psikolojik yaklaşımdan ve sahnede göstergesel bir nesne konumuna indirgeyen görüşten kurtarmayı hedefleyen Vsevolod Meyerhold, oyuncunun sahne mevcudiyetini geliştirecek çalışmalar yapmıştır. Bu çalışmalarının sonucunda, Meyerhold biyomekanik olarak adlandırılacak oyunculuk yöntemini geliştirmiştir. Makalede öncelikle onun natüralizm karşıtlığı ele alınmıştır. Sonra sırasıyla stilizasyon, maske ve grotesk alt başlıları ile Commedia dell’Arte üzerine görüşleri, eğitim anlayışı ve sonuçta biyomekanik oyunculuk yöntemine doğru adım adım gelişen çalışmaları ele alınmıştır. Sonuç bölümünde ise Vsevolod Meyerhold’un tiyatro çalışmalarında bulguladıklarının günümüz tiyatrosunda etkisini sürdürdüğü görüşü ile çalışma tamamlanmıştır
ANIT TASARIM DİLİ KURULUŞUNDA TEMSİLİN ARACI OLARAK BİÇİM VE BİÇİMSEL ÖRGÜTLENME DÜZENİ
Authors: Kolbay Sevda Duygu
Published: December 2024

Anıtlar, ontolojik açıdan sanat ve mimarlık disiplininin arakesitinde yer almaktadır. Bir tasar ürünü olarak anıt oluşumunda, öncelikli beklenti, doğrudan veya örtük yollarla anlamın aktarımıdır. Anıt ve anma temalı tasarım yarışmaları bu arayışın ön plana çıktığı fikir üretim süreçleridir. Nesnenin biçimlendirilişi, anlamın üretimi için etkin bir yol oluşturur. Manifestolarla yapılandırılan içerik biçim ile bağlama tutunur. Tasarımcı ile gözlemci arasındaki iletişim, imgelerin kolektif hafızadaki temsilleri üzerinden sağlanmaktadır. Çalışma kapsamında, yarışma projelerinde söylem üretme çabasında biçimi örgütleyen görece değişkenlerin tasarım dili üzerindeki etkisini ve biçim ile temsilde betimlenebilecek karşılığı araştırmak hedeflenmiştir. Bu doğrultuda, anıt ve anma temalı yarışma süreçlerinde
sunulan fikir projesi önerileri üzerinden anlambilimsel çözümleme gerçekleştirilmiştir. İncelenecek örneklerin seçimi için, tasarımcının aynı oluşu, tasarımda benzer asal geometrilerin yer alışı bir ölçüt olarak kabul edilerek, biçim organizasyonlarında öğenin bağlamı içindeki yeri araştırılmıştır. Yazar tarafından, tasarım dili küp ve koni tabanlı biçimsel öğeler kullanılarak benzer yaklaşımla geliştirilmiş, İstanbul’un Mezarları Yarışması/Lefter Küçükandonyadis Anıt Mezarı, 1.Ödülü (2020) ve Kaş’ın Kahramanları Anıtı Yarışması/ Mustafa Ertuğrul Aker ve Yusuf Ziya Erdil Anıtı, Eşdeğer Ödülü (2021) ve Efeler Belediyesi 100. Yıl Anıtı Önerisi (2023) anlambilimsel açılımında temsilin biçim ve biçimsel örgütlenme düzenine dayalı kökleri aranmıştır. Anımsatma değerinin, yapım nedeninin, yapılı çevre özelliklerinin farklılaştığı koşullarda, asal geometrilerden türetilebilecek benzer biçimsel öğelerin bağlam içinde kazanabileceği farklı temsiller irdelenmiştir. Tasarım dilinin kodlanışı ve örüntü dizgelerinin algıdaki yansımaları biçim grameri açılımında tartışılmıştır. Elde edilen çıkarımlar, anlamın, nesnenin biçimi ile olduğu kadar bütündeki kurgusu üzerinden nasıl yakalanabildiğine yönelik imgesel referanslar sunmaktadır.
BAUDRİLLARD’IN “SİMÜLASYON HİPERGERÇEKÇİLİĞİ” ÜZERİNDEN, HAKİKAT SONRASI ÇAĞDA DİJİTAL SANATI ANLAMAYA ÇALIŞMAK: BEEPLE ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Tekdemir Dokeroglu Ozlem , Tekdemir Özcan
Published: December 2024

Jean Baudrillard’ın simülasyon hipergerçekliği, modern toplumun gerçeklik algısını ve artan simülasyonun etkilerini inceleyerek, yaşadığımız çağın ruhunu öngerebilmiş olması açısından önemli bir kuramdır. Bu kurama göre, yeni medya, iletişim ve teknoloji araçları yoluyla oluşturulan simülasyonlar, insanların gerçekliği algılama şeklini değiştirir. Gerçekliğin yerini gösterge ve işaretlerin aldığı bu algı biçiminde, gerçeklik ve simülasyon arasındaki ilişki muğlaklaşır ve simülasyon bir süre sonra gerçeğin yerini alır. Bu bağlamda, simülasyon hipergerçekliği, gerçeklik ile temsil arasındaki karmaşık ilişkiye vurgu yaparak, günümüz toplumsal yapısını ve buna bağlı olarak değişen sanat yapıtı algısını özetler niteliktedir. Beeple adıyla tanınan Mike Winkelmann’ın NFT formatındaki işleri, bu bağlamda çağın ruhunu yansıtması açısından, Baudrillard’ın simülasyon hipergerçekliği kuramıyla paralellikler taşır. Araştırma bu paralellik üzerinden Beeple’ın dijital işlerinden bazılarını anlamaya ve açıklamaya odaklanır. Politik, ironik, kışkırtıcı ve eleştirel içeriklerdeki bu işler, 21. yüzyılın simülatif gerçeklik algısı üzerine dikkat çekici çıkarımlar içermesi açısından önemli görülmüştür. Açıklayıcı nitelikteki araştırmada literatür taramasından sonra nitel araştırma tekniklerinden faydalanılmış ve amaçsal örneklem olarak, benzeşik örnekleme, tipik durum örnekleme yöntemlerinin yanı sıra görsel içerik analizi yöntemine de başvurulmuştur. Bu bağlamda araştırmada, sözel ve görsel disiplinler bağlamında alana katkı sağlayacak özgün bir metin oluşturmak amaçlanmıştır.
DONT BÖLGESİ ÇÖMLEKÇİ ÇAMURUNUN FARKLI PİŞİRİM KOŞULLARINDA İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Çetintaş Erdal
Published: December 2024

Geleneksel çömlekçilik, insanların deneyim, bilgi gelişimi ve kültürel tercihlerinin sonucu ortaya çıkmış ve yüzyıllardır işlevsel bir sanat olarak varlığını sürdürmektedir. Günümüz koşulları gerek maliyet gerekse ürünlerin sürdürülebilirliği göz önünde bulundurularak dikkate alındığında; farklı pişirim ortamlarının deneysel olarak kıyaslanması önem arz etmektedir. Bu çalışmada, Muğla İli Seydikemer İlçesi Dont Mahallesindeki yerel çömlek üretim merkezinden temin edilen çamur kullanılarak üretilen örnekler açık pişirim, Karacasu fırını (odunlu) ve elektrikli fırında (800ºC) pişirilerek fırın koşullarının etkisine bağlı değişimlerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Pişirimler sonrası örneklerin su emme, boyutça küçülme (pişme, toplam küçülme), kimyasal analiz (XRF), mineralojik analiz (XRD) ve renk ölçümleri yapılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre, D-Ham örneğinde tespit edilen kil minerallerinden kaolinitin farklı pişirim koşullarında faz dönüşümüne uğradığı, kuvars, illit ve mika minerallerinde ise faz değişimin gerçekleşmediği gözlenmiştir. D-Açık Pişirim örneğinin su emme, pişme ve toplam küçülmesi yüksek iken, D-Karacasu fırın pişirim ve D-Elektrikli fırın pişirim örneklerinde bu değer azalmıştır. Farklı ortam pişirimleri sonucunda beyazlığın (L*) ve kırmızılığın (a*) arttığı belirlenmiştir.
GERONTEKNOLOJİK AÇIDAN KONUT MEKÂNLARINDA AKILLI TASARIMIN ÖNEMİ
Authors: Demirarslan Sibel , Demirarslan Deniz
Published: December 2024

Yaşlılık, genellikle kültürel, tıbbi, sosyal faktörlere bağlı olarak değişen bir kavramdır. Yaşlılık, yaşlı bireylerin günlük yaşamlarını etkileyen çeşitli zorlukları beraberinde getirebilir. Teknolojinin gelişimi, akıllı mekân uygulamalarıyla da birleşerek, ‘geronteknoloji’ olarak adlandırılan yaklaşımla yaşlı bireylerin günlük yaşamını kolaylaştırmada kullanılmaktadır. Geronteknoloji, yaşlanan bireylerin istek ve ihtiyaçlarına odaklanan, yaşam boyunca canlılığı ve yaşam kalitesini artırmayı amaçlayan bir teknoloji alanıdır. Günümüzde geronteknolojinin bir aracı olan akıllı konutlar sayesinde yaşlı bireylerin yaşam alanlarının düzenlenmesi ve ‘Yerinde Yaşlanma’ olgusunun sağlanması söz konusu olmuştur. Bu çalışma, geronteknolojik yaklaşımın akıllı konut tasarımıyla birleştirilmesinin yaşlı bireylerin yaşam alanlarını daha konforlu hale getirmesi üzerine odaklanmaktadır. Çalışma kapsamında literatür araştırmalarına dayalı olarak Hollanda, İspanya, İrlanda, Japonya, Güney Kore, Singapur ve ABD ülkelerinden örnekler incelenmiş elde edilen bulgular ile sonuçlar verilmiştir. Çalışmanın disiplinler arası bir yaklaşımla yaşlılar için tasarlanacak yaşam mekânlarında akıllı sistemlerin kullanımı ve bu sistemlerin geliştirilmesinin öneminin vurgulanması amaçlanmış ve bu konuda yapılacak gelecek çalışmalara yazılı bir kaynak teşkil etmesi hedeflenmiştir.
Ditadura militar, racismo e apagamento histórico: o caso da Orquestra Afro-Brasileira
Authors: Castro Felipe
Published: December 2024

O presente trabalho tem como fonte principal de pesquisa o depoimento de Carlos Negreiros para a Comissão Estadual da Verdade do Rio de Janeiro. No depoimento, Negreiros conta a relação conflituosa, ocorrida no período de 1964 a 1970, entre a Orquestra Afro-Brasileira, coletivo do qual fazia parte, e o interventor da ditadura militar brasileira, que atuava na Rádio MEC, ambiente onde a orquestra fazia seus ensaios e onde Abigail Moura, líder do conjunto, trabalhava como copista. A partir da triangulação desse material com outros trabalhos sobre a Orquestra Afro-Brasileira e com notas da imprensa da época, teremos condição de traçar minimamente um panorama de como o regime tratou a questão da raça neste caso em específico. Nesse panorama, abordaremos quatro perspectivas: o episódio em que a orquestra foi impedida de representar o Brasil no Festival de Artes Negras em Dacar, Senegal; a paranoia anticomunista; a depredação e destruição do acervo da orquestra; e, por último, a melancolia dos dias finais de Abigail Moura, que também decretou o final da orquestra, pelo menos em sua configuração original. Visitar essas perspectivas, neste caso em específico, vai nos permitir refletir o quanto a ditadura militar no Brasil agiu concretamente em prol do racismo e do apagamento histórico.
An Exploratory Analysis of Long-Term Effects of Role-Model Volunteering on Young Adults
Authors: Kukla-Acevedo Sharon , Powell Emma
Published: December 2024

This study explores the long-term effect of parental role-modeling of volunteer behaviors as children age into adulthood. Although previous research indicates a relationship between concurrent parental and child volunteering, there is very little work that explores the long-term effect of parental volunteering (during a child’s adolescent years) on their adult children. We merged several modules of the Panel Study of Income Dynamics that allowed for significant granularity to explore this question. We found evidence that parental role-modeling during an individual’s adolescent years is associated with higher rates of young adult volunteering. Our findings are intended to provide practical insight to nonprofit organizations on how to strengthen and maintain volunteer rosters.
How Transformational Leadership Theory and Complex Leadership Theory Complement the Introduction of Play-Based Learning: Teacher-Leader Identity in a Scottish Context
Authors:   University of Dundee, McCole Emma
Published: December 2024

This critical reflection explores the synergy between Transformational Leadership Theory (TLT) and Complex Leadership Theory (CLT) in the context of introducing play-based learning within Scottish educational settings. Recognizing the evolving landscape of education, this study investigates how the amalgamation of TLT and CLT contributes to the development of teacher-leader identity. The incorporation of play-based learning represents a paradigm shift in pedagogical approaches, demanding innovative leadership strategies. Transformational Leadership emphasizes inspiring and motivating followers, fostering a shared vision, and encouraging creativity—all integral components in navigating the complexities of play-based learning. Complex Leadership Theory, with its focus on adaptability and embracing uncertainty, complements Transformational Leadership by providing a framework for leaders to navigate the dynamic and multifaceted nature of educational change. Through an exploration of teacher-leader identity, this study sheds light on the nuanced ways in which leadership theories synergize to support the successful integration of play-based learning in the unique educational context of Scotland. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of leadership dynamics essential for fostering a progressive and responsive educational environment.
Physical Literacy as a foundation for Physical Education in Scottish Primary Schools
Authors:   University of Dundee, Milne Lisa
Published: December 2024

Physical literacy is a concept concerned with lifelong physical activity and wellbeing. However, this is not foregrounded in Scottish education policy documentation. Therefore, practitioner competence and confidence in delivering physical literacy may be limited. The aim of this paper is to address current policy, suggesting it include physical literacy.
Search for Sources of Systematic Error in Astrometric Measurements of the Cosmological Constant
Authors: Overholt Michael
Published: December 2024

Among the theoretical problems with the prevailing theory of cosmology, Lambda Cold Dark Matter (λCDM), the most serious appears to be the twofold problem with the cosmological constant lambda: Dark Energy and Hubble Tension. Despite a two-decade search for systematic errors in astrometry the problems have not been resolved. This paper posits a potential source of error that may have affected astrometry related to the current and past measurements of lambda.
The Concept of Generalized Reasoning and Its Underlying Circuitry
Authors: Friedman Robert
Published: December 2024

The properties and processes of general reasoning are often undefined in literature, leading to a perspective relegated at best to the boundaries of pure philosophy. It is therefore of interest to confine the term as a physical process of information flow instead. This dependence on the elements of matter and energy is the link between the human brain and the phenomenon itself, allowing for the hypothesis that an analogous form is possible of artificial design.
House Price Prediction in Kyrgyzstan Using Machine Learning
Authors: Isakova Ainazik , Orozakhunov Zhenishbek , Gimaletdinova Gulnaz
Published: December 2024

There are problems in the Kyrgyz real estate market, such as a shortage of available data and there are also limitations in the use of analytical tools.Due to these problems, investors, sellers and buyers find it difficult to make decisions when choosing and purchasing real estate.This study is aimed at analyzing and forecasting real estate prices using machine learning methods.One of the first real estate House Price Prediction analyzing in Kyrgyzstan.A set of real estate data was collected, cleaned and processed, cleaned and prepared, and then a model was built and trained.Using a machine learning method such as random forest regression, key factors influencing prices were identified: the size of the object, the price per square meter and the number of rooms.The random forest model demonstrated high accuracy of forecasts with a coefficient of determination R^2 = 99%.Regression is deeply investigated even nowadays, to the point of still being worth of consideration in top journals (Jaqaman & Danuser, 2006; Altman & Krzywinski, 2015; Krzywinski & Altman, 2015).What Is R-Squared? R-squared (R2) is defined as a number that tells you how well the independent variable(s) in a statistical model explains the variation in the dependent variable. It ranges from 0 to 1, where 1 indicates a perfect fit of the model to the data.Numeracy, Maths and Statistics - Academic Skills Kit This study shows how machine learning can help to better analyze the real estate market in countries such as Kyrgyzstan.
Therapeutic Education and Pharmacotherapeutic Follow-Up Protocol, a Useful Tool for the Improvement of Patients at Cardiovascular Risk in Community Pharmacies
Authors: Buenavida Jurado Pilar , De la Matta Martín Mª José , Martín-Calero Maria Jose , De la Puerta Rocío
Published: December 2024

The aim was to determine the influence of a complex intervention based on pharmacotherapeutic follow-up (PTF) and the application of therapeutic education (TE) protocols on the clinical and educational parameters of patients at cardiovascular risk (CVR) attending community pharmacies (CP).
Role of Internal Phosphorus Loading in the Archipelago Sea Ecological Status
Authors: Helminen Harri
Published: December 2024

In eutrophic aquatic ecosystems like the Archipelago Sea, in the northern Baltic, the role of the sediment as a sink and source of nutrients is especially important. Based on previous research in the Archipelago Sea, it can be concluded that the store of phosphorus that can be released with time from the sediments is large, and that internal phosphorus recycling processes thus may play a key role in phosphorus ﬂuxes in the coastal zone. The release of nutrients from the sediment has been suggested as an explanation for the fact that a substantial reduction in external nutrient load does not always result in a corresponding reduction in nutrient concentrations and phytoplankton biomass in the recipient waters. However, the magnitude of the actual internal phosphorus load in the Archipelago Sea has not been successfully estimated, or the estimates have been evidently too high. In this study, I perform calculations based on measured water quality data to estimate how much phosphorus has been transported from the bottom water layer to the surface layers during the biological production season for use in algal production. In other words, what is the magnitude of the effective internal phosphorus load in the Archipelago Sea. Calculations have resulted in a summer internal net phosphorus load in surface layer of approximately 300 tons/5 months. The other total phosphorus load in the Archipelago Sea, which mainly (60 %) originates from the catchment area, is 575 t/a. A permanent way to mitigate internal loading has been thought to be to reduce external loading. However, the decrease in internal loading occurs with an unknown delay, making it impossible to predict the recovery rate.
A Deep Learning Approach for Classification of Fibroglandular Breast Density in Histology Images of Human Breast Tissue
Authors: Heydarlou Hanieh , Hodson Leigh J , Dorraki Mohsen , Hickey Theresa E , Tilley Wayne D , Smith Eric , Ingman Wendy V , Farajpour Ali
Published: December 2024

Background: To study the biological underpinning of mammographic breast density, fibroglandular breast density can be used as a surrogate marker of breast cancer risk. This study aimed to develop a computational tool to classify fibroglandular breast density in hematoxylin and eosin (H&E)-stained breast tissue sections using deep learning approaches that would assist future mammographic density research. Methods: Four different architectural configurations of transferred MobileNet-v2 convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and four different models of vision transformers (ViTs) were developed and trained on a database of H&E-stained normal human breast tissue sections (965 tissue blocks from 93 patients) that had been manually classified into one of five fibroglandular density classes, with class 1 being very low fibroglandular density and class 5 being very high fibroglandular density. Results: The MobileNet-Arc 1 and ViT model 1 achieved the highest overall F1-scores of 0.93 and 0.94, respectively. Both models exhibited the lowest false positive rate and highest true positive rate in class 5, while the most challenging classification was class 3, where images from classes 2 and 4 were mistakenly classified as class 3. The area under the curves (AUCs) for all classes were higher than 0.98. Conclusions: Both the ViT and MobileNet models showed promising performance in the accurate classification of H&E-stained tissue sections across all five fibroglandular density classes, providing a rapid and easy-to-use computational tool for breast density analysis.
Development of a Method for Identifying a Damaged Line During Ground Faults
Authors: Tergemes Kazhybek , Jetpissov Merey , Zhauyt Algazy , Sheryazov Saken , Sadykbek Toleuserik , Abdreshova Samal , Berdibekov Abdissattar
Published: December 2024

Today, the electric power industry occupies a key position in the country's economy. In the age of digitalization, it is impossible to imagine any working system without electricity. Due to the growing dependence of all spheres of human activity on electricity, the requirements for quality and reliability of electrical energy are also growing. Today, the problem associated with ground faults (GF) in 6-35 kV distribution electrical networks remains unresolved. In Kazakhstan, they are the most common networks, in terms of line length, they account for about 70% of the entire existing line, i.e. about 341.3 thousand km. These networks are implemented with an isolated neutral configuration and resistive grounding (with high or low impedance grounding) and with compensated or combined neutral grounding. Analysis of operational data on electrical installation faults in 6-35 kV networks showed that most of these events occurred due to damage to phase insulation and because of ground faults, whose share is about 70-80% of the total number of faults. The ground faults are accompanied by possible damage to electrical equipment due to the overvoltages. During the operation of the 6-35 kV network, it is important to detect ground faults, since this mode occurs at low currents, commensurate with the operating current or even less, but with overvoltages. Overvoltages can lead to the phase insulation damage of other normal phases and to two phase-to-ground faults. Under short-circuit conditions, the protection relay operates and several lines are isolated, which reduces the reliability of power supply to consumers and overall efficiency of the distribution electric network. Existing methods for identifying ground fault locations do not provide the required selectivity. Low sensitivity of overvoltage protection is possible if GF occurs through the transient resistance. In combination, the existing methods reduce the efficiency of the electric network during ground faults. The paper proposes detection method for ground faults that is highly selective and sensitive to low currents due to the transient resistance. The proposed protection operates and isolates only the faulty line, due to its selective operation and eliminates the long-term impact of high over voltages on electrical installations, which is important during operation of an electrical network with the isolated neutral.
Development of a Mobile Solar Cooling System for Enhanced Shelf Life of Fruits and Vegetables
Authors: Ogunjirin O. C. , Jekayinfa S. O. , Olaniran J. A. , Ogunjirin O. A. , Ogunbiyi A. O. , Akinyera O. A. , Ajiboye O. , Adebiyi A. O.
Published: December 2024

: This study presents a novel Mobile Solar Cooling System (MSCS) designed to enhance the cold chain for leafy vegetables by leveraging solar energy for sustainable and cost-effective refrigeration. The MSCS maintained an average storage temperature of 9 ± 4°C and relative humidity of 85 ± 10%, significantly improving the preservation of green amaranth compared to ambient conditions (average temperature: 30 ± 2°C). Key system metrics include a coefficient of performance (COP) of 1.6, indicating efficient energy use, with an average daily energy consumption of 1190 Wh. The system extended the shelf life of green amaranth to 18 days, as opposed to 5 days under ambient storage, while minimizing weight loss, retaining up to 87.25% moisture, and preserving essential nutrients such as Vitamin A (51.35 mg/100 g) and beta carotene (22.49 mg/100 g). The microbial load remained within internationally acceptable limits, with bacterial counts below 10⁵ and fungal counts of 10³-10⁴. This innovative system has the potential to reduce postharvest losses, ensure food safety, and enhance food security in regions with limited access to conventional refrigeration infrastructure. The MSCS is recommended for scaling and adoption by stakeholders in fruit and vegetable supply chains, with further potential for application across a variety of perishable crops.
Local Time-Frequency Feature Fusion Using Cross-Attention for Acoustic Scene Classification
Authors: Huang Rong , Yue Xie , Pengxu Jiang
Published: December 2024

To address the interdependence of local time-frequency information in audio scene recognition, a segment-based time-frequency feature fusion method based on Cross-Attention is proposed. Since audio scene recognition is highly sensitive to individual sound events within a scene, the input features are segmented into multiple segments along the time dimension to obtain local features, allowing the subsequent attention mechanism to focus on the time slices of key sound events. Furthermore, to leverage the advantages of both Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), which are mainstream structures in audio scene recognition tasks, this paper employs a parallel structure to separately obtain the time-frequency features output by CNNs and RNNs, and then fuses the two sets of features using Cross-Attention. Experiments on the TUT2018, TAU2019, and TAU2020 datasets demonstrate that the performance of this algorithm improves the official baseline results by 17.78%, 15.95%, and 20.13%, respectively.
Black Holes and de Sitter Space as Time Mirrors
Authors: Svidzinsky Anatoly A
Published: December 2024

We consider reflection of light from a hypothetical superluminal perfect mirror assuming that the field vanishes at the mirror surface. We show that light propagates backward in time after reflection from such a mirror which can affect the past. We also find that if we impose the boundary condition that field remains finite at the center of a Schwarzschild black hole, i.e., the field flux into the singularity vanishes, the black hole acts as a time mirror that totally reflects infalling light and matter outside the black hole. In the latter case, the black hole can be used as a time machine that allows us to send a signal into the past. We also show that de Sitter spacetime acts as a time mirror provided particles do not disappear from the spacetime at r = ∞.
Track Deflection Monitoring for Railway Construction Based on Dynamic Brillouin Optical Time Domain Reflectometry
Authors: Zhang Tianfang , Zhou Liming , Liu Weimin , Cheng Linghao
Published: December 2024

Real-time online monitoring of track deformation during railway construction is crucial for ensuring the safe operation of trains. However, existing monitoring technologies struggle to effectively monitor both static and dynamic events, often resulting in high false alarm rates. This paper presents a monitoring technology for track deformation during railway construction based on dynamic Brillouin optical time domain reflectometry (Dy-BOTDR), which effectively meets requirements on monitoring of both static and dynamic events of track deformation. Dy-BOTDR can provide a two-dimensional spatial-temporal distribution map of track strain changes to characterize various events for better monitoring accuracy and lower fasle alarm rates.
Deep Learning Workflow and Dataset for Deep Learning Image Classification of Ulcerative Colitis and Colorectal Cancer
Authors: Carreras Joaquim
Published: December 2024

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract characterized by the deregulation of immuno-oncology markers. IBD includes ulcerative colitis and Chron disease. Chronic active inflammation is a risk factor for the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). Deep learning is a form of machine learning that is applicable to computer vision, and it includes algorithms and workflows used for image processing, analysis, visualization, and algorithm development. This publication describes a dataset of histological images of ulcerative colitis, colorectal cancer (adenocarcinoma), and colon control. The samples were stained with hematoxylin and eosin, and immunohistochemically analyzed for LAIR1 and TOX2. The methods used for collecting and producing the data, analysis using convolutional neural networks (CNNs), where the dataset can be found, and information about its use are also described.
Diagnosing Heart Diseases With One-Dimensional Evolutionary Neural Networks Based On Heart Sounds
Authors: Ishenalieva Meerim , Mekuria Remudin , Gimaletdinova Gulnaz
Published: December 2024

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of deep learning methods in classifying heart sounds (phonocardiograms - PCG). Early diagnosis of heart diseases is critical for improving patients' quality of life and reducing mortality rates. The project uses a comprehensive heart sounds database provided by PhysioNet/CinC Challenge 2016.The data is collected from various sources, enhancing the model's generalizability. During the feature extraction process, MFCC, Chroma, and Mel-Spectrogram features were extracted from the sound signals. A high-pass filter was applied for noise reduction.In the modeling phase, a 1D Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) was used. The model was evaluated using accuracy, classification report, and ROC-AUC scores. The results show that the proposed CNN model provides high accuracy in classifying heart sounds as normal or abnormal. This study represents a significant step towards developing an automatic system for early diagnosis of heart diseases.