bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Integración de tecnologías de la información y comunicación en la formación policial: análisis de ventajas y desafíos
Authors: Avila Niño Fredy Yesid , Rincón Núnez Paola Maritza , Valdiri Rojas Martha Isabel
Published: February 2025

El presente artículo analiza ventajas, desafíos y oportunidades didácticas del uso de TIC en la enseñanza policial en la Escuela de Policía Rafael Reyes del municipio de Santa Rosa de Viterbo, Boyacá, Colombia, en donde se oferta el Técnico profesional en Servicio de Policía, destacando la importancia de una formación sólida para enfrentar las demandas del servicio. Las personas estudiantes una vez culminan el proceso de formación y aprueban el programa, ingresan a la Policía Nacional de Colombia en el grado de Patrullero de Policía. Se utilizó una metodología cualitativa, con encuestas estructuradas aplicadas a los docentes policiales uniformados, docentes civiles de hora cátedra y estudiantes policiales. El presente análisis se centra en el cuerpo docente, dejando los resultados obtenidos del estudiantado para una futura publicación. La investigación revela una creciente aceptación de las TIC en la formación policial, con interés en su integración en el aula. Se resalta la utilidad de estas tecnologías para proporcionar información actualizada, fomentar el aprendizaje interactivo y preparar al estudiantado para situaciones reales. Sin embargo, se enfatiza la necesidad de soluciones tecnológicas intuitivas para su adopción exitosa. La formación continua de docentes en el uso de TIC es fundamental, así como la creación de contenido educativo interactivo y multimedia para fomentar la participación estudiantil. Implementar mecanismos de retroalimentación y evaluación constante permite medir el impacto de las TIC en el aprendizaje y realizar ajustes necesarios. La personalización de la integración de TIC para abordar las necesidades específicas de la formación policial y la promoción de la investigación continua a través de la colaboración entre instituciones educativas, cuerpos policiales y expertos en tecnología, son recomendaciones clave para avanzar en este ámbito.
Escalas para evaluar la motivación lectora en escolares de primaria
Authors: Agreda Sigindioy Teresa Marinelly
Published: February 2025

El objetivo de este artículo consistió analizar las escalas de motivación por la lectura en personas estudiantes escolares, con el propósito de servir como referente para el uso apropiado de las escalas de motivación por la lectura en escolares. Se presentan cuatro escalas sobre motivación por la lectura, a saber: Y-CAIMI (Gottfried, 1990), MRQ (Wigfield y Guthrie, 1997), RSPS (Henk y Melnick, 1995) y SRQ-RM (De Naeghel et al., 2012). Se utilizó el método cualitativo para la revisión de literatura de escalas de motivación por la lectura en diferentes bases de datos bibliográficas. Adicionalmente, mediante la hermenéutica se realizó un análisis crítico de cada una de las escalas. Se concluyó que la escala Y-CAIMI (Gottfried, 1990) presenta poca profundización y claridad conceptual, resultando poco confiable para medir motivación intrínseca por la lectura. Por otro lado, se identificó que la escala MRQ (Wigfield y Guthrie, 1997) presenta baja confiabilidad, en caso de usarla, se debe revisar los factores que la componen. Finalmente, se recomienda utilizar las escalas SRQ-RM (De Naeghel et al., 2012) y RSPS (Henk y Melnick, 1995), estas dos cuentan con una validez y confiabilidad alta, coherencia en la teoría y en los ítems. Además, se recomienda cada vez que haga uso de una escala, evaluar su fortaleza teórica y características psicométricas. Para ello, se invita a la persona lectora a tener una mirada crítica antes de usar una escala para su estudio.
Project Study: West Virginia Air Traffic Control Tower Martinsburg, West Virginia
Authors:   PCI Journal Staff
Published: February 2025

This article describes the design and construction of an 128 ft 4 in.–tall (29.1 m) attractive air traffic control tower and building in Martinsburg, West Virginia, that used precast concrete almost exclusively. Sidley Precast Group of Thompson, Ohio, was the precast concrete producer.
Courthouse Square
Authors: Nasser George
Published: February 2025

In creating the structure that would house the U.S. Attorney’s Office for South Dakota, the design team had aspirations of attaining a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold rating from the U.S. Green Building Council. The resulting structure, Courthouse Square, is a five-story, 80,000 ft2 (7440 m2) office building in downtown Sioux Falls, S.Dak., which uses an abundance of local materials and complements the architecture of the downtown his- toric district. This article describes the design process of Courthouse Square’s outstanding features, which include, among others, a stone veneer, an architectural- precast-concrete-clad exterior, and an underground, all-precast, prestressed concrete parking structure.
Planning, prevention, and control for an effective risk-management program
Authors: Galarnyk Timothy G.
Published: February 2025

One individual can make the difference in a corporate culture when it comes to managing the risks of construction, and a plan is the first element of an effective risk-management program. Prevention is the second element of an effective risk-management program. Prevention includes the detailed review of plans, specifications, and contracts. Prevention also includes hiring, training, and educating new employees; retraining seasoned employees; managing equipment; coordinating risk-management functions with field management; and monitoring activities for compliance. Control, in the form of crisis management, disaster management, or emergency response, is the third element of an effective risk-management program.
Project Spotlight: Lafarge partners on low-income, sustainable housing
Authors:   PCI Journal Staff
Published: February 2025

Lafarge recently partnered with a number of its customers to donate materials and labor for building the first three homes in Habitat for Humanity’s Fairview Cottages Project in Olympia, Wash.
Body image and risk of exercise addiction in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Guo Shuai , Kamionka Agata , Xue Qinbo , Izydorczyk Bernadetta , Lipowska Małgorzata , Lipowski Mariusz
Published: February 2025

Background and aims

Exercise addiction in adults is increasingly recognized as a public health concern, carrying potentially harmful physical, psychological, and social consequences. Body image—encompassing cognitive, behavioral, affective, and perceptual elements—may be a key factor in this risk, yet comprehensive evidence remains scarce. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to (1) evaluate the overall relationship between multidimensional body image and the risk of exercise addiction in adults, and (2) identify key moderators (e.g., different elements of body image, gender, region).

Methods

A systematic search was conducted in PsycINFO, Medline, SPORT Discus, Web of Science, and Embase up to October 22, 2024. A three-level meta-analysis model was employed, and univariate and multivariate meta-regressions were used to explore potential moderating factors.

Results

A total of 38 eligible studies were identified, contributing 65 effect sizes. The meta-analysis revealed a moderate correlation (r = 0.26) between body image and risk of exercise addiction in adults. Moreover, the cognitive component of body image and the use of compulsive exercise measures in addiction assessments emerged as unique moderators, each further strengthening the observed relationship.

Discussion and conclusions

These findings underscore the central role of body image—particularly its cognitive dimension—in shaping the risk of exercise addiction in adults, especially when assessed via compulsive exercise measures. Incorporating these insights into research and practice may guide more effective interventions and improve public health strategies aimed at mitigating harmful exercise behaviors.
First record of Vanellus vanellus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Aves, Charadriidae), Northern Lapwing, in Malaysia at the southernmost occurrence of the species’ range
Authors: Effendi Mohd Ros , Mansor Mohammad Saiful
Published: February 2025

Vanellus vanellus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Aves, Charadriidae), Northern Lapwing, is listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN due to declines in the availability of its habitat since 1980. The species is a widespread Palearctic breeder and an uncommon migrant to Southeast Asia, where it winters in Thailand and Vietnam. We document the first recorded sighting of V. vanellus in Malaysia, marking the southernmost occurrence of the species to date.
The role of angiogenic factors in preeclampsia
Authors:   Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine, Spichak K.O. , Govsieiev D.O. ,   Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: February 2025

Preeclampsia is one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal mortality, and its timely diagnosis is complicated by the multifactorial nature of the disease. The study of angiogenic factors is of key importance for early diagnosis, monitoring, and prevention of complications.
Aim - to analyze the content of angiogenesis factors (PlGF and sVEGF) in the blood serum of pregnant women and determine their impact on preeclampsia.
Materials and methods. 110 pregnant women were examined: 60 women with preeclampsia (main group) and 50 women with physiological pregnancy (control group). 86.7% of women with preeclampsia had hemodynamic disorders of the fetoplacental complex of varying severity. The content of angiogenic factors (PlGF and sVEGF) in the blood serum was assessed in the I (10-12 weeks of pregnancy), II (18-20 weeks) and III (30-34 weeks) trimester of pregnancy. Statistical analysis was performed using Student's t-test, Mann-Whitney U-test and ANOVA analysis.
Results. A decrease in PlGF in the main group was observed from the І trimester (7.89±2.2 pg/ml) and remained below the normative values in the ІІ (83.4±14.3 pg/ml) and ІІІ (62.6±9.1 pg/ml) trimesters. sVEGF in the main group was higher than in the control group in the І (1684±188.1 pg/ml vs. 1232.26±173.9 pg/ml), the ІІ (2289±254.7 pg/ml vs. 1174.35±227.5 pg/ml) and the ІІІ (2675±301.4 pg/ml vs. 1792.19±509 pg/ml) trimesters. The sVEGF/PlGF ratio in the main group was significantly higher than in the control group: 165.6 versus 11.3 in the І trimester; 144.7 versus 18.6 in the ІІ trimester and 112.8 versus 17.3 in the ІІІ trimester. A significant influence of angiogenesis factors on the development of preeclampsia was revealed: PlGF <10 pg/ml - in the І trimester, <80 pg/ml - in the ІІІ trimester; sVEGF ≥1500 pg/ml - in the І trimester, ≥2000 pg/ml - in the ІІ trimester, ≥2500 pg/ml - in the ІІІ trimester of pregnancy.
Conclusions. Decreased PlGF and increased sVEGF in the I trimester predict a high probability of preeclampsia and are markers that allow assessing the risk of complications and ensuring timely treatment.
The study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Helsinki Declaration. The study protocol was approved by the local ethics committee of the participating institution. Informed consent was obtained from all patients.
No conflict of interests was declared by the authors.
ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ ОДЕРЖАННЯ ОЛІЙНО-ЖИРОВОЇ ПРОДУКЦІЇ З НАСІННЯ СОНЯШНИКУ ТА ЗБАГАЧЕННЯ ЇЇ СО2 ЕКСТРАКТАМИ
Authors: Живора Г. М. , Котляр Є. О.
Published: February 2025

Анотація. Як відомо, у світовій практиці на сьогоднішній день існує два загальновідомих способи вилучення олії з олієвмісної сировини: пресування – механічний віджим олії за допомогою пресу та екстракція – вилучення олії з матеріалу розчинником.
Екстракційний спосіб є більш ефективним, він дозволяє вилучити майже всю олію з олійного матеріалу порівняно з пресовим методом. Однак, технологія екстракції передбачає використання органічних розчинників, що є небезпечним для життя та здоров’я людини, оскільки такі розчинники є вибухо- та пожежонебезпечними, а їх пари є токсичними, при вдиханні можуть викликати отруєння. Крім того, потрапляння їх парів у навколишнє середовище також є негативним явищем з точки зору екології, оскільки вони реагують із забруднюючими речовинами в повітрі та утворюють озонові і фотохімічні сполуки. Олія, яку одержують методом екстракції, повинна обов’язково піддаватись рафінації, що зумовлює втрату нею більшості її біологічно цінних сполук.
Водночас пресовий спосіб є більш екологічно чистим та пожежобезпечнішим, на відміну від екстракції, а також дозволяє зберегти цінні природні компоненти в одержаних оліях (особливо холодним пресуванням).
Однак, при переробці насіння соняшнику, особливо нових сортів, виробники рослинних олій зіштовхуються з недостатньою інформацією, щодо виходу готової продукції, її якісними характеристиками, а саме жирнокислотним складом, функціонально-технологічними властивостями та можливістю їх поєднання (змішування).
Сучасні методи обробки соняшникової олії  – це рафінація. Рослинні олії, як пресові так і екстракційні, являють собою складну багатокомпонентну систему, яка містить ацилгліцерини, механічні домішки та супутні речовини. Присутність у олії твердих домішок сприяє процесу окислення, гідролізу і т. ін. Тривалість контакту механічних домішок з олією за умов відносно високої температури сприяє протіканню цукроамінної реакції, утворенню ліпопротеїнових комплексів, переходу одоруючих речовин до олії. Усе це зумовлює зниження біологічної цінності, органолептичних характеристик та якості рослинних олій, в цілому ускладнює їх подальшу переробку (очищення).
На даний час надзвичайного попиту набуває використання у кулінарії ароматизованих олій шляхом внесення різноманітних сухих спецій, часнику та трав, але вони мають значні недоліки  –  це швидке псування і як наслідок дуже малий термін зберігання. Виробникам харчових продуктів та споживачам було б теж корисним та цікавим їх використання при приготуванні різних страв.
РОЗРОБЛЕННЯ НАПОЮ НА ОСНОВІ ЕКСТРАКТУ ЗЕЛЕНОГО ЧАЮ, ОБГРУНТУВАННЯ ПЛАНУ НАССР ЙОГО ВИРОБНИЦТВА ТА КРИТЕРІЇВ ЕКСПЕРТИЗИ
Authors: Капустян А. І. , Гураль Л. С. , Доценко Н. В. , Ланженко Л. О. , Лисюк В. М.
Published: February 2025

Напої на основі екстрактів зеленого чаю давно завоювали стабільний попит у споживачів через свої привабливі сенсорні характеристики та тонізувальну дію. У роботі обґрунтувано режими технологічних процесів та критеріїв експертизи виробництва напою на основі екстракту зеленого чаю з вмістом вітаміну С. Для досліджень використовували п’ять зразків зеленого чаю. При виборі найбільш ефективних режимів екстрагування фенольних речовин із чайного листя варіювали ступінь його подрібнення, гідромодуль, температуру та тривалість процесу. Встановлено, що максимальна кількість фенольних речовин (12,6% від max) накопичується в екстрактах зеленого елітного чаю «Атласні хмари» ТМ Османтус (розмір частинок 0,5–1,0 мм, гідромодуль 1:200, температура 90°С, тривалість процесу 20 хв). Використання ультразвуку та обробки хвилями НВЧ значно інтенсифікує процес екстрагування. Характер екстрагування поліфенольних речовин з подрібненого листя зеленого чаю при використання хвиль НВЧ та ультразвукової обробки є подібним, але ефективність процесу є вищою саме при використанні НВЧ-обробки. Вміст поліфенольних речовин в екстракті, отриманому з використанням НВЧ на 48,8% більший, ніж в екстракті, який отримували без залучення фізичних факторів впливу та на 20% вищий, ніж в екстракті, який отримували з використанням ультразвуку. Перспективною і технологічною ессенціальною сполукою для збагачення напоїв на основі зеленого чаю є аскорбінова кислота, але разом з тим, вона є досить не стійкою до дії зовнішніх факторів. У роботі вивчали стабільність аскорбінової кислоти в присутності фенольних речовин екстрактів зеленого чаю. Досліджено поведінку вітаміну С у нативному стані та у складі екстракту із зеленого чаю, а саме в присутності галової кислоти, по відношенню до температурної обробки та при автоокисненні. Доведено, що вітамін С у присутності галової кислоти набуває значної стабільності. Обґрунтовано блок-схему процесу виробництва напою на основі екстракту зеленого чаю та вітаміну С. Для розробленого напою обґрунтовано параметри експертизи та наведено стандартні методи їхнього контролю. Проведено ідентифікацію й аналіз потенційно небезпечних чинників технології, розроблено план НАССР.
Protective Effects and Mechanisms of Astragaloside on Microwave Radiation-induced Cardiac Injury
Authors: Zhang Xueyan , Zhao Li , Hu Shaohua , Miao Congcong , Dong Ji , Zhang Jing , Yao Binwei , Lv Yan , Peng Ruiyun
Published: February 2025

This study explores the potential protective effects and mechanisms of astragaloside (AST) on microwave radiation-induced cardiac injury. Rats and H9c2 cells were irradiated with S-band microwave to induce in vivo and in vitro cardiac injury models. In irradiated rats, experiments such as electrophysiological examination, serum biochemical analysis, hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), western blot, and immunohistochemical staining were performed after AST were administrated for 7 and/or 14 days. In irradiated H9c2 cells that were pretreated with 1-Azakenpaullone (glycogen synthase kinase-3β inhibitor) or AST, experiments such as TEM, cell counting kit-8 assay, western blot, tetramethylrhodamine methylester staining, and determination of reactive oxygen species (ROS), adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) were performed. In vivo results showed that at 7 days after exposure, microwave radiation-induced severe cardiac injury (as evidenced by abnormal electrocardiograms and cardiac tissue structure, increased serum myocardial enzyme activities and Ca2+ concentration) and lower level of phosphorylation of glycogen synthase kinase-3β (p-GSK-3βSer9). All these changes were reversed after AST treatment. The results of in vitro experiments showed that microwave radiation induced a lower level of p-GSK-3βSer9, more mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP) opening and more serious mitochondrial dysfunction (characterized by increased intracellular ROS production, decreased intracellular ATP synthesis and MMP decline) in H9c2 cells. All these changes were reversed by 1-Azakenpaullone and AST pretreatment. The findings suggest that AST could shield against microwave radiation-induced cardiac injury by promoting the phosphorylation of GSK-3βSer9, thereby inhibiting mPTP opening and restoring mitochondrial function. This study offers valuable insights into potential therapeutic strategies for mitigating the adverse effects of microwave radiation on cardiac health.
A Roadmap for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Kidney Care
Authors: Sandal Shaifali , El Wazze Saly , Nijjar Diya , Ethier Isabelle , Paparella Alessia N. , Hales Lindsay , Finkle S. Neil , Jha Vivekanand , Stigant Caroline
Published: February 2025

Background:

Natural, technological and other disasters cause significant human suffering, and kidney patients are uniquely vulnerable. The safe provision of kidney replacement therapies necessitates the consistent provision of resources. Robust disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) can mitigate risks associated with resource disruption. Individual kidney care programs may benefit from an organized approach to developing context-specific protocols. We aimed to synthesize contemporary literature in kidney care to create a roadmap in DRRM.

Methods:

We conducted a scoping review followed by a content analysis using the Framework Method. Literature that focused on lessons learned and proposed strategies or recommendations in DRRM was eligible. We contextualized this roadmap within the domains of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

Results:

Of 3,973 titles and abstracts screened, 52 articles were included. We developed the following roadmap: 1) the ‘ABC4s’ of disaster preparedness: Assess needs, risks, and vulnerabilities (regional risks, patients at risk); Build a task force network; Capacity building (tangible resources, intangible resources, monetary considerations, transportation); Communication (network and protocol, patients’ medical and dialysis information, contact information of all stakeholders, inclusive approach, reliable medium); Coaching (patients, caregivers, healthcare personnel, reinforce and repeat); Contingency planning (surge capacity, rationing care, resource distribution); and Strategic partnerships. 2) the ‘DIAL’ response: Damage and scope assessment; Initiate action plan (choose the plan, apply preparedness tenets, implications for receiving facilities); Appraise the action plan regularly (reassess, maintain ethical standards, address psychosocial needs); and Liaise, engage and update. 3) the ‘ARC’ to recovery: Assess damage; Return to the (new) norm; and Collect data to evaluate, improve, and share.

Conclusions:

We propose a roadmap to disaster preparedness, response and recovery that can guide individual kidney care programs globally to develop context-specific protocols aimed at building capacities and facilitating processes toward DRRM.
Immunohistochemistry on mouse brain sections v2
Authors: Wang Shiyi
Published: February 2025

Immunohistochemistry on mouse brain sections
Neural Network Identifi cation and Tuning of Mechatronic Systems with State Controllers
Authors: Anisimov A. A. , Sorokovnin M. E. , Tararykin S. V.
Published: February 2025

The article deals with the problem of identification and tuning of mechatronic systems with state controllers using artificial neural networks (ANN) in conditions of wideband interference in measurement channels by optimizing the structure and parameters of a neural network identifier. The method based on application of radial ANN is proposed to reduce the tuning time of systems with state controllers. Discrete values of dynamics characteristics of system state coordinates are connected to the identifier inputs, according to which the ANN estimates of the variable parameters of the controlled object. Based on the estimates obtained, the parameters of the state controller are automatically calculated using the modal control method. The optimal composition of measurement channels is selected based on the ratio of information signal and interference powers, where signal is considered as the difference of dynamics characteristics with nominal and changed values of the object parameters. For each variable parameter, a state coordinate is found that gives a maximum value of the criterion, after which the optimal ANN structure is formed, providing a minimum identification error under interference conditions. In case of small variations in the parameters of object, it is recommended to determine the power of information signal using sensitivity functions of state coordinates. With large variations in parameters and different powers of noise in the measurement channels, direct calculation using matrix expressions provides more accurate estimates. The developed training algorithm allows us to determine optimal value of radial basis functions spread, which ensures a given accuracy in identifying the object parameters with minimum number of neurons in the network first layer. The proposed method of systems tuning makes it possible to obtain a given quality of control in conditions of parametric uncertainty of mechatronic object. At the same time, the optimal combination of measurement channels at ANN input according to the proposed criterion provides a minimum value of the identification error in conditions of wideband interference.
Participation in Times of War: The Ambivalence of Digital Media
Authors: Zvonareva Olga
Published: February 2025

Do digital media support or undermine democracy and freedom? Building on recent scholarship that highlights the diversity of digital media’s effects, this article begins with the premise that digital media do not clearly shape political life in contemporary societies one way or another but are instead ambivalent. The article seeks to explicate how exactly the ambivalence of digital media emerges and to arrive at a suitable conceptualisation of their role. Empirically, to capture how digital media become embroiled in very different kinds of political action, I draw on a prolonged ethnographic engagement with two war‐time volunteer initiatives in Russia. Both initiatives participate in politics by assisting Ukrainian war refugees who fled in the direction of Russia, and both rely on the messaging app Telegram. However, the participation of one amounts to resisting the imperative of supporting the aggression foisted by the state on Russian citizens, while the participation of another heightens this very imperative. I engage with these two contrasting digitally mediated initiatives doing similar activities but acting on vastly different commitments to illuminate the digital media’s ambivalence. I show how digital media contribute to the creation of and cracking down on democratic openings by becoming actors in the collective action networks that strive to resist oppressive political strategies and, simultaneously, in the networks that strive to further strengthen the very same strategies.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES AND TOOLS FOR DEVELOPING THE NATIONAL INNOVATION SYSTEM OF UKRAINE TO ENSURING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, KUCHYN Anton , HREBONOZHKO Yevhen ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: February 2025

Background. The directions of development of the national innovation system (NIS) of Ukraine for continuous development in the context of modern global challenges are studied. The main task is to build an effective innovation system that will contribute to economic growth, increase the country's competitiveness in the international arena and create conditions for sustainable development. In the context of globalization and rapid technological progress, the development of the national innovation system is becoming increasingly relevant. The purpose of the article is to highlight innovative promising strategies and tools that serve to build the national innovation system of Ukraine, which in turn is focused on ensuring sustainable development.

Methods. During the study, a systemic approach was used, as well as the following research methods: terminological analysis (for a precise definition of the concepts of "national innovation system", "sustainable development", etc.); comparative analysis (for the analysis of foreign and domestic experience in the field of development of innovation systems); statistical analysis and grouping (in the process of studying quantitative indicators that characterize the development of the innovation sector in Ukraine); generalization (for formulating conclusions).

Results. The need for creating an effective national innovation system that would meet modern challenges and ensure the sustainable development of the country is proven. The main strategic priorities for the development of NIS are outlined, including the creation of a favorable legislative environment, the development of innovation infrastructure, the introduction of modern financial instruments to support innovations, as well as strengthening international cooperation in the field of innovations. The issue of human capital development, which is the basis for the formation of a competitive innovation economy, is highlighted.

Conclusions. The main directions for the development of the national innovation system of Ukraine in the context of globalization and technological progress are determined. The advantages and feasibility of introducing innovative technologies and approaches to ensure the sustainable development of the country are characterized. The importance of state support, the creation of a favorable institutional environment and international cooperation in the development of NIS is proven. The prospects for using the public-private partnership mechanism as a tool for attracting extrabudgetary funds and stimulating innovation activity in Ukraine are highlighted.
Comparative assessment of bladder puncture simulators
Authors: Mishchenko Alexandra A. , Gorelov Dmitry S. , Semenyakin Igor V. , Malikiev Ibrahim E. , Nozdrachev Nikolai A. , Neymark Boris A. , Petrov Sergei B. , Gadzhiev Nariman K.
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND: Bladder puncture is a common urological procedure associated with various complications. To ensure safe and effective physician training, different types of simulators are used. The integration of simulators into medical education enhances the quality of specialist training and improves patient safety.
AIM: To determine the qualitative characteristics of modern non-biological simulators available in Russia and compare their effectiveness in teaching bladder puncture skills.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was conducted from February 1, 2024, to April 1, 2024, at two medical universities with the participation of 40 physicians divided into two groups. One group trained using the UROSON-B simulator, while the other used the Suprapubic Catheterization Module (Limbs Things). The simulators were evaluated based on realism, utility, durability, and training outcomes. After one-month use, the performance of both groups was compared.
RESULTS: The UROSON-B simulator demonstrated superior realism and visualization compared to the Suprapubic Catheterization Module. Physicians trained on UROSON-B exhibited better procedural performance. After one month, this simulator retained higher visualization quality, showed fewer signs of wear, and proved to be more effective and durable than the Suprapubic Catheterization Module.
CONCLUSIONS: Based on the study results, the UROSON-B simulator was identified as the optimal tool for bladder puncture training due to its superior realism, durability, and effectiveness.
Evaluating the Impact of Spectrum-Matched Time Histories on Biased FRS Estimates: Part 2-Adequacy Analysis Using Enhanced Spectrum-Matched Time Histories
Authors: Li Bo , Sun Xiaoying , Wu Xiting
Published: February 2025

Floor response spectra (FRS) are critical for the seismic analysis of the nuclear secondary system as per American Society of Civil Engineers Standard 4-16. Despite the use of spectrum-matched time histories, significant variations in FRS estimates can lead to inaccuracies in seismic analysis and system design. Our companion article explored the influences of ground-motion parameters modification due to spectral matching on FRS accuracy using machine learning, revealing that changes in spectral acceleration and damping scaling factor index IDSF for damping ratios ξ=7%, ξ=2%, and ξ=10%, significantly contributed to biased FRS estimates. Building on these insights, we propose enhanced spectrum-matched time histories that include additional IDSF values for different damping ratios. Using a nuclear service building as a case study, we demonstrate that these enhanced time histories significantly improve FRS accuracy, benefiting seismic safety practices in the nuclear industry.
Crime na praça Dante Alighieri: uma proposta de oficina problematizadora para o ensino de densidade
Authors: Menta de Col Taís , Magnabosco Gustavo Henrique , Miotto Fernanda , Giovannini Odilon
Published: February 2025

O presente artigo propõe e apresenta os resultados obtidos na aplicação de uma oficina com o tema densidade, que é recorrente nos conteúdos de química e está ligado ao cotidiano dos estudantes, todavia, na maioria das vezes, sem ser completamente compreendido pelos alunos. A proposta foi desenvolvida através de uma metodologia ativa, a partir da apresentação de uma situação problema intitulada “crime na praça Dante Alighieri”, com o objetivo de mobilizar os estudantes a participarem ativamente do processo de ensino e aprendizagem, por meio da contextualização e do caráter prático que é característico de uma oficina. Ao longo das oficinas ministradas, e principalmente na busca pela solução do problema, observou-se que os estudantes demonstraram interesse pela descoberta e autonomia no desenvolvimento do trabalho experimental em grupo. No entanto, apresentaram dificuldade na concretização das atividades realizadas, durante a escrita de um breve laudo pericial. Tais fatores reforçam a necessidade e relevância da abordagem contextualizada no ensino de ciências para a promoção de uma aprendizagem significativa.
Enhancing student engagement with the SDGs through sustainability games: a case study in Brazil
Authors: Londero Brandli Luciana , Lange Salvia Amanda , Rodrigues Gabriela , Sensolo Victória Luana , Paiz Poletto Júlia , Mazutti Janaina , Riasyk Porto Eliara , Reginatto Giovana
Published: February 2025

Higher education institutions, aligned with the principles of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), play a crucial role in fostering student engagement through educational initiatives. This paper presents one such initiative from the Green Office at the University of Passo Fundo: the Sustainable Development Goals Games. The Games were conducted over a week, featuring daily online activities and an on-site marathon. Each activity aimed to foster knowledge generation and promote engagement with specific SDGs. Overall, the Games encouraged active learning by creating a space for knowledge sharing and collective engagement on sustainability and climate action within the university. In its inaugural edition, the event brought together 75 participants from diverse backgrounds, including students, faculty, staff, and representatives from NGOs, local government, and businesses.
Empoderamiento femenino en el cómic portugués: un manifiesto por la igualdad de género
Authors: Oliveira Ana-Luísa , Balça Ângela , Costa Paulo
Published: February 2025

Partiendo de la definición de igualdad de género como construcción social y de la idea del noveno arte como un vehículo socializador y educativo, este estudio presenta la siguiente pregunta de investigación: ¿cómo aparece la representación del género en los cómics de autoría portuguesa publicados y expuestos en Portugal en la transición de la segunda a la tercera década del siglo XXI? El objetivo de la investigación es analizar las representaciones de género en los cómics de autoría portuguesa. La presente investigación se basa en un enfoque cualitativo, mediante el uso del análisis cualitativo del corpus seleccionado; nos decantamos por análisis de contenido y elegimos categorías de análisis que se desglosan en unidades de registro. Los resultados obtenidos demuestran que los cómics ofrecen un análisis variado de las representaciones de género, dando mayor visibilidad y expresión al género femenino. Narran la vida cotidiana y los papeles de la mujer en la sociedad actual, lo que permite al lector reflexionar sobre los estereotipos, la (des)igualdad y discriminación de género, así como sobre la emancipación y el empoderamiento.
What Makes a (Harvard) Classic?
Authors: Coit Emily
Published: February 2025

Drawing attention to a forgotten controversy, this article describes the furious nationwide response to an inaccurate advance list of the contents of the forthcoming Harvard Classics that circulated across the United States in June 1909. The conversation about this list offers a rich trove of evidence for historians of reading: commentators express views about good and bad reading, the proper curriculum of a liberal education, and criteria for the status of “classic.” Especially in their attention to the perceived omissions of Shakespeare and the Bible from the set, these responses contradict simple, unidirectional accounts of “high” and “low” culture. Instead, this controversy shows Americans of the early twentieth century invoking a “classic” at once accessibly ubiquitous and highly prestigious: their commentary about the contents of the Harvard Classics presumes a relationship between elite authority and the broader reading public that is complex and reciprocal.
La devoción mariana vista por la literatura: el caso de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá. Colombia en el siglo XIX
Authors: Cortés-Guerrero José David
Published: February 2025

El artículo tiene como objeto mostrar cómo en la literatura del siglo XIX fueron plasmadas diversas visiones sobre la devoción mariana, particularmente de la Virgen de Chiquinquirá. Para ello se revisó un corpus literario compuesto por más de medio centenar de relatos de viaje producidos tanto por extranjeros como por colombianos, y más de cien obras de prosa, sobre todo costumbristas. En la literatura consultada se observaron datos generales sobre la devoción mariana en el país, así como información puntual sobre la devoción a la Virgen de Chiquinquirá como, por ejemplo, la historia del cuadro, el origen de la devoción y sobre prácticas como las peregrinaciones. Pero también se observaron, y ese es uno de los resultados relevantes, visiones sobre la devoción que encajan con formas de ver el mundo más amplias, entre otras, con lecturas sobre el pasado colonial español, el conflicto entre una modernidad liberal contra tradiciones consideradas supersticiosas y el cuestionamiento a lo religioso como una tara que conflictuaba con el progreso y la civilización.
Analysis and Optimization of the Usability of E-Commerce Platforms through Evaluation Heuristics
Authors: Vargas Muñoz Alejandra Yicel , Granollers i Saltiveri Antoni , Collazos Ordoñez Cesar Alberto
Published: February 2025

This paper extends previous work on usability evaluation heuristics for e-commerce platforms by conducting a detailed experimentation to validate and refine the proposed heuristic set. A group of international expert evaluators applied the new heuristics to an e-commerce platform, providing both individual assessments and qualitative feedback. The results revealed significant insights into the platform's usability, highlighting strengths and areas needing improvement. This process not only identified deficiencies but also allowed for the adjustment and optimization of the heuristic questions to better reflect user needs and expectations. The validated heuristics, which include 15 guidelines and 60 questions, provide a comprehensive evaluation framework, quantifying usability through a percentage score. The findings contribute to the ongoing enhancement of e-commerce platform usability and offer valuable knowledge for the usability and user experience research community.
ASD: Interaction and socialisation through an adapted social network
Authors: Costa Pereira Filipe , Folgueral Maisa , Amato Cibelle , Farinazzo Martins Valéria
Published: February 2025

Epidemiological studies have demonstrated a significant increase in the incidence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the population over the years. Estimates indicate that approximately 1% of children worldwide are diagnosed with autism, while in the United States, this ratio is 1 in every 36 children. Additionally, research suggests a growing interest in technology among autistic children, with the use of computing devices showing potential for the development of social and emotional skills. Digital technology is widely recognized for playing a crucial role in promoting social inclusion and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. In this context, social networks offer a virtual environment for entertainment and interaction among various groups of individuals. This project aims to present a social network platform specifically developed for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The project incorporates various accessibility concepts and strategies to promote interaction and socialisation among community members. Usability and accessibility evaluations were conducted in different ways. First, an initial usability test, conducted within the scope of the tool's development, involved two students and a professor in the field of HCI. Subsequently, the usability of the social network was evaluated by three specialists using Nielsen's heuristic evaluation technique, revealing few usability issues, as presented in this article. Furthermore, usability inspections were conducted using automated tools, identifying x issues, as described in the text. Finally, a test with an ASD specialist was conducted, whose considerations indicate good clinical use prospects for the tool, which are detailed in this article.
Study of a diffusive intraguild predation model
Authors: Pal Debjit , Kesh Dipak , Mukherjee Debasis
Published: February 2025

The present study analyzes an intraguild predation model, which combines predation with competition. This model has food webs with a fundamental three-species structure in which two populations are associated not only by prey–predator relationships but also by the competition between them for a common prey. The growth of prey is assumed to follow the Smith growth function, and self-diffusion is taken into consideration under zero-flux boundary condition. The feasible equilibria and their stability in temporal system are explained. The stability of positive steady state (PSS) in the PDE system is also discussed. An a priori estimate for positive steady state (PSS) is performed with the help of Harnack’s inequality and maximum principle. Under certain conditions, the non-existence of non-constant PSS are obtained by the Poincare inequality, while the Leray–Schauder theory explains the emergence of non-constant PSS, which leads the system to develop stationary patterns. This article represents a theoretical framework that describes the creation of patterns for the intraguild predation model due to the movement of the species.
Redefining the role of anthracyclines in early breast cancer treatment
Authors: Nader-Marta Guilherme , Piccart Martine
Published: February 2025

Anthracyclines have long been a cornerstone of early breast cancer treatment, contributing to significant reductions in recurrence and improvements in survival. Concerns about long-term toxicities, particularly cardiotoxicity and secondary hematologic malignancies, have led to a reevaluation of their role in modern chemotherapy regimens. In this review, we analyze the role of anthracyclines in early-stage breast cancer treatment, focusing on the balance between efficacy and toxicity. The comprehensive patient-level EBCTCG meta-analysis provided robust evidence supporting the superiority of regimens containing anthracyclines and taxanes over taxane-only protocols. Evidence from trials specifically designed to test the non-inferiority of taxane-based regimens compared to anthracycline-containing protocols in HER2-negative breast cancer further supports the benefit of anthracyclines, particularly in hormone receptor-negative patients and those with a high nodal burden. In HER2-positive breast cancer, while the clinical benefit of anthracyclines appears to be more limited, we critically assess the limitations of the existing evidence, noting that most trials were not explicitly designed or powered to evaluate the equivalence of anthracycline-free regimens. We also examine novel targeted therapies, such as HER2-targeted agents and immune checkpoint inhibitors, which have been evaluated in combination with anthracycline-based chemotherapy backbones. Emerging strategies to minimize toxicity, such as predictive biomarkers, molecular profiling for patient selection, and early cardiotoxicity detection methods, are also discussed. We conclude by proposing an individualized, risk-adapted approach to integrating anthracyclines into breast cancer treatment, underscoring the need for careful risk–benefit evaluations, particularly in resource-limited settings, where anthracyclines may still play a pivotal role in achieving optimal outcomes.
Gravity and Riemann Hypothesis
Authors: Shi Jun Ze
Published: February 2025

Inspired by the author 's Riemann conjecture, this paper attempts to solve the contradiction between gravity and quantum mechanics in physics. Guided by Euler 's formula, two important ideas of collision and vibration are introduced. The document deeply discusses the relationship between material dimension and energy, including the stability and change of dimension, the relationship between energy and material, the relationship between time and dimension and so on. Through detailed assumptions and explanations, this paper provides a new perspective for us to understand the complexity of the material world. It is about the relationship between material dimension and energy. It mainly introduces how materials of different dimensions interact, the generation and transformation of energy, and the influence of dimensional changes on materials. The following is a summary of the core content of the document : material dimension and energy, the influence of dimension change, the stability and change of dimension, the relationship between gravitational field and dimension, time and dimension, and the realization of dimension change.
What Humans Are - What We Are Not
Authors: Popescu Cristian
Published: February 2025

We live in times of trouble, like our ancestors, much of it novel, like them. The only continuity is change, change often brings challenge, challenge often brings trouble. Although our trouble seems double because it is our trouble, we should never lose hope. However, in the words of François Hartog, ‘today, enlightenment has its source in the present, and the present alone’. So, are we willing indeed to learn any lessons from history? Moreover, inasmuch as our trouble is novel, history, one may say, has a heuristic instead of a pragmatic function: it helps us discover ourselves rather than plot our next course of action. So, are we able indeed to learn any lessons from history? My research hypothesis is that we still need history; if anything, now we need it more than ever before, and we need it for both heuristic and pragmatic reasons, at the very least. I will test this hypothesis, informed by Rita Sherma’s ‘hermeneutics of intersubjectivity’, through a close reading of a specific characterisation of the human being from Psalm 8:6 (‘Yet you have made him little less than a god, crowned him with glory and honor’), with the help of its main ancient textual witnesses. Translation is always a difficult task – and a delicate one when sacred texts are concerned. However, quite often, difficulties in the text can be more fully tackled thanks to background information located in the historical context, delineating the content of the relevant concepts. Noting that, in the words of Mark Smith, ‘early Israel was populated with ՚ělōhîm of various sorts’, I argue that in Psalm 8:6 the human being is little less than a numinous being, in the sense of Rudolf Otto. I further argue that this fundamental insight, when correlated with Sophocles’ Antigone, 332-334, and with the Laozi’s chapter 29, discloses human beings as those beings able (and willing) to do both tremendous good and tremendous evil, the latter when they overstep the boundaries set by human nature. Much of the trouble, indeed most of it, that human beings face today in their relationship with God, the world, society, community, and with themselves can thus be traced back to the devastation brought about by húbris. However, should it enter consciousness, the possibility appears as well of a farewell to húbris, should we only sincerely wish this, and work hard on it. History gives us humans help and hope.