bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ASSESSMENT OF LONG-TERM CHANGES IN ICE PHENOMENA AND METEOROLOGICAL ELEMENTS IN THE ZHAIYK RIVER
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Tursyn N. , Arystambekova D. ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
Published: January 2025

This article examines the changes in ice phenomena and meteorological parameters of
the Zhaiyk River during the period from 1936 to 2021. The changes in ice phenomena
observed over many years along the Zhaiyk River were analyzed. For this, long-term data
on the start and end of ice phenomena at various stations along the river were used. As a
result, it was established that the formation of ice on the river has shifted to later dates, the
clearing of the river from ice has shifted to earlier dates, and the duration of the ice cover
has decreased. The Mann-Kendall test and the Sen’s Slope method were used to assess the
changes in long-term average air temperatures in the region. As a result, it was determined
that the annual air temperature increase is within the range of 0,032...0,035. Additionally,
changes in long-term values of temperature and precipitation, as well as their impact on river
discharge, were analyzed. The study results show that global and local climate changes have a
significant impact on ice phenomena and the hydrological characteristics of the Zhaiyk River.
IMPACT OF THE ZHAIYK RIVER ON CASPIAN SEA LEVEL
Authors:   RSE «Kazhydromet», Yeltay A. , Shishkina G. ,   RSE «Kazhydromet», Zhagparova N. ,   RSE «Kazhydromet», Bazarbay L. ,   RSE «Kazhydromet»
Published: January 2025

The Caspian Sea is subject to multi-year, seasonal and short-period changes in level, especially
due to the influence of anthropogenic and climatic factors. The conducted correlation and
regression analysis of water level data of the river Zhaiyk river – Atyrau city and the Caspian Sea -
Peshnoy Station showed a fairly high linear relationship (r=0,93, R2
=0,87) between the long-term average daily values of characteristics for 2006...2023. Rise in the Zhaiyk river - Atyrau city in
the period of low water is directly reflected in the sea level rise at the sea Peshnoy Station, which
was clearly seen in the current year. Thus, space images of Sentinel-2 L2A satellite for April-May
2024 recorded the inflow of river water into the Caspian Sea. The assessment of the relationship
between the characteristics under consideration showed that high correlations are not the main
factor in determining the impact of the Zhaiyk river flow of the sea, for its northeastern part, other factors of level change (storm winds, tidal events and others) should be considered in particular.
Enhancing LMS Effectiveness in Language Centers: A Case Study of V-Hub at VUS Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Duy Khang , Pham Ngoc Chau
Published: January 2025

This mixed-methods study investigates the effectiveness of V-Hub, a Learning Management System (LMS) implemented at VUS, a prominent language center in Vietnam, focusing on homework completion rates and teacher strategies. A survey of 27 teachers and in-depth interviews with six teachers reveal that while V-Hub's user-friendly interface and learning content is positively perceived, technical limitations, such as device compatibility issues and the absence of answer explanations, hinder its full potential. Teachers employ various strategies to motivate and support students in using V-Hub, including rewards, personalized guidance, and clear communication. The study highlights the crucial role of teachers in effectively integrating LMS into language teaching and underscores the need for platform enhancements and comprehensive teacher training to maximize the benefits of technology-mediated language learning. Future research directions include exploring student perspectives, investigating the impact of specific LMS features on learning outcomes, and examining the potential for LMS materials to replace traditional textbooks.
The Impact of AI Writing Tools on Academic Integrity: Unveiling English-Majored Students’ Perceptions and Practical Solutions
Authors: Bui Thi Thao Uyen , Tong Tan Vinh An
Published: January 2025

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has brought a multitude of benefits to many academic practices, particularly in the field of English Language Teaching. Nonetheless, they also present concerns regarding academic integrity. This research aims to explore how English-majored students at Ho Chi Minh University of Foreign Languages – Information Technology (HUFLIT) perceive the influence of AI writing tools on their academic honesty. This study also proposes some practical solutions that students might employ to maintain the authenticity of their work. Conducted in the summer semester (May to August), the participants were 114 English-majored seniors at HUFLIT. Data was collected through surveys and semi-structured interviews, which were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify students’ perceptions, challenges, and solutions. The findings indicated a broad spectrum of students’ perceptions towards the given concern, emphasizing that comprehensive guidelines and educational programs are important to implement AI writing tools responsibly. Additionally, some practical solutions, entailing institutional support, plagiarism checker, and ethical writing practices were identified at the end of the paper.
Anxiety in Online and Face-to-Face English Classes Amongst Japanese University Students During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Schmidt-Fajlik Ronald
Published: January 2025

The COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 prompted a sudden transition from in-person to online education in Japan. This research examined English language learning anxiety in virtual versus traditional classroom settings among 105 Japanese university students at a national university in Ibaraki Prefecture between 2020 and 2023. Students completed surveys about their anxiety levels in both learning environments. Statistical analysis using t-tests showed no significant differences in anxiety between online and in-person classes. Analyses by gender and academic year also revealed no notable distinctions. While mean anxiety scores were slightly higher for traditional classes, female students, and third-year undergraduates, these differences were not statistically significant. The results indicate that foreign language anxiety continues to be a concern in both online and face-to-face English classes for these students during the 2020-2023 period. Additional research into factors affecting anxiety across different learning contexts is needed. This study provides initial evidence that the shift to online learning due to COVID-19 in 2020 did not significantly change anxiety levels for Japanese university students studying English through 2023.
Analisis potensi ekonomi: Strategi peningkatan sektor unggulan yang mendorong pertumbuhan Provinsi Sumatera Selatan
Authors: Simanjuntak Johana Veronika
Published: January 2025

Provinsi Sumatera Selatan memiliki posisi strategis di Pulau Sumatera dengan sumber daya alam yang melimpah, termasuk minyak bumi, gas alam, batu bara, dan lahan pertanian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis sektor-sektor unggulan yang dapat dikembangkan untuk mendukung pertumbuhan ekonomi regional di Sumatera Selatan menggunakan analisis Location Quotient (LQ), Dynamic Location Quotient(DLQ), Shift Share, dan Tipologi Klassen. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Provinsi Sumatera Selatan untuk periode waktu 2018–2023. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa sektor pertambangan dan penggalian, khususnya subsektor pertambangan batu bara dan lignit, serta sektor real estat merupakan sektor unggulan dengan kontribusi signifikan terhadap perekonomian regional. Dengan mengoptimalkan sektor-sektor unggulan tersebut, diharapkan Sumatera Selatan dapat secara signifikan meningkatkan pertumbuhan ekonomi dan kesejahteraan masyarakat, serta mencapai visinya sebagai penggerak utama pertumbuhan ekonomi regional yang memanfaatkan potensi sumber daya alam secara berkelanjutan.
Creencias sobre el uso didáctico de las bibliotecas escolares: estudio en una muestra docentes de Canarias
Authors: Bethencourt Pérez Raquel Ester , Plasencia Carballo Zeus , Perdomo López Carmen de los Ángeles
Published: January 2025

The concept of the school library has evolved over time. While it has always been associated with knowledge and culture, 21st-century educational institutions expect more from it than simply being a space for reading, bibliographic consultation, and study. The current legislation (LOMLOE), in its Article 113, outlines the characteristics and functions that this environment must fulfil within educational centres; however, teachers are often unaware of the potential and learning opportunities that this space can provide. This work presents a localized study regarding teachers' knowledge and beliefs, along with other relevant aspects, about school libraries. To achieve this, a specifically designed questionnaire, validated for this purpose, was distributed among a sample of teachers in the island of Tenerife. The qualitative data derived from the questionnaire invite reflection on the use that teachers make of school libraries, as they acknowledge not being sufficiently prepared to take advantage of the benefits this educational resource offers in the teaching-learning process. This is partly due to the lack of specific training in this area.
Los cotos escolares de previsión. Una experiencia en la alta Extremadura
Authors: García-Prieto Álvaro , Mayordomo-Pinilla Noelia , Rojo-Ramos Jorge
Published: January 2025

Some educational practices have been disappearing with the rise of other pedagogical currents, being forgotten; however, it is interesting to understand the nature of previous educational currents, since they may contain aspects that can be useful to develop nowadays. The objective of this study is to gather information on the school preservice, an old practice from the mid-20th century that was successful, and to provide this knowledge to teachers who are unfamiliar with it. The conclusions of the study show that the preservice was an educational practice closely linked to mutual societies, extolling social and emotional skills and the effort of manual labor, extracting the best from the student and the land, taking advantage of them in times of scarcity; nowadays, these practices have evolved and are still applied, but in a different way.
Los espacios de aprendizaje de Geografía: itinerario virtual y en territorio con estudiantes de primera generación
Authors: León-Ortiz Carmen del Rocío , Troya León Henry Alexander
Published: January 2025

In education it is important to innovate the conventional classroom and build learning environments that involve student participation and teacher mediation. This study seeks to contrast the effectiveness of virtual itineraries and territorial tours for the development of geographic skills. The work follows a mixed approach, with a quasi-experimental design. With a geographical itinerary of four relevant stops, with a sample selected by means of intentional sampling, formed by students of the Fifth Semester of the Pedagogy of History and Social Sciences Career. The students of group A made tours in the territory and group B made tours in virtual environments. Observation and comparative analysis techniques were used, as well as questionnaires and pre- and post-intervention evaluations as instruments. The impact of the study lies in demonstrating the effectiveness of combining on-site and virtual tours to develop geographic skills. While the former foster practical skills such as direct observation and interaction with the environment, the latter enhance map interpretation and geospatial navigation. These findings highlight the importance of diversifying pedagogical strategies through careful planning that integrates technological tools and practical experiences, fostering innovation in the teaching of social sciences.
"Assessing Urban Transformation and Land-Use Dynamics in Unplanned Settlements: Case Studies of 10 No. Market and Bittan Market
Authors:   Asst. Professor, School of Architecture, RGPV, Bhopal, Tanvir Hamza
Published: January 2025

- Unplanned settlement areas, such as '10 No. Market' and 'Bittan Market,' highlight the dynamic transformation of urban zones due to rapid population growth, economic activities, and shifting societal demands. Initially planned as low-density residential neighborhoods, these areas have evolved into bustling commercial hubs, exposing the disconnect between land-use planning and actual urban development. This study examines the key drivers behind these changes, including population growth, economic incentives, cultural shifts, and regulatory gaps. Through surveys, interviews, historical analysis, and geospatial data, the research identifies both the positive impacts—such as enhanced local economies and improved access to goods—and the negative consequences, including traffic congestion, inadequate infrastructure, and environmental degradation. The study reveals a mismatch between planned intentions and reality, emphasizing the importance of adaptive urban planning frameworks. The paper recommends integrated land-use planning, zoning flexibility, infrastructure upgrades, community engagement, and sustainability initiatives as strategies for mitigating the adverse effects of uncontrolled commercialization. The findings underscore the necessity of resilient, flexible urban policies to address the complexities of fringe area development and ensure a balance between economic growth, environmental sustainability, and residents' quality of life.

Key Words:  urban transformation, mixed-use development, informal zoning, infrastructure strain, fringe areas, adaptive planning
The effect of adding uphill treadmill exercise to standard therapy on dynamic balance function in patients with knee osteoarthritis at RSUD Dr. Soetomo in Surabaya
Authors: Pratitissari Eka Dewi , Tinduh Damayanti , Prawitri Yudith Dian , Melaniani Soenarnatalina
Published: January 2025

Balance involves integrating sensory input and motor responses to maintain body position, while the "Timed Up and Go" test evaluates functional mobility quickly and effectively. The study aimed to determine the effect of adding uphill treadmill exercise to standard therapy on dynamic balance function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The control group received standard therapy (TENS and Q-bench), while the treatment group also performed uphill treadmill exercise (8° incline, 1.1 m/s, 30 minutes, twice weekly for 5 weeks). Dynamic balance was assessed using the "Timed Up and Go" test. Measurements were taken three times: at the beginning of the study (1 day before exercise), at the end of the study (1 day after the last exercise), and 20 days after the last exercise. The treatment group demonstrated significant improvements in TUG scores compared to the control group at T1 (p = 0.01, Cohen's D = 1.22) and T2 (p < 0.01, Cohen's D = 1.43). Participants aged 55–59, predominantly female and with Grade II knee OA, showed significant improvements in Timed Up and Go scores, particularly in the treatment group receiving uphill treadmill exercise alongside TENS and quadriceps strengthening, highlighting the efficacy of this combined approach in enhancing functional balance and mobility by targeting muscle strength and reducing stiffness. There was a better improvement in "Timed Up and Go" values in measurements after exercise and follow-up in Grade II-III knee osteoarthritis patients who received additional uphill treadmill exercise compared to standard therapy.
Problems typical of the business environment in Armenia (Using the example of the agricultural sector)
Authors: Kyuregyan Arpine
Published: January 2025

The business environment is the main guarantor of the economic and social stability of each country. Its development makes it possible to mitigate the economic and social difficulties characteristic of countries with economies in transition, creating stable conditions for further economic growth. Therefore, the development of the business environment affects the improvement of the quality of life in this country. The improvement of the business environment is primarily due to the processes taking place in the economy, the effective management of which contributes to increased business activity and economic development. At the same time, it is necessary to develop management mechanisms that affect the business environment, which, in turn, can lead to an increase in the number of business entities, the introduction of effective economic levers, and the formation of an effective state-business platform. As a tool for managing the business environment, the concept of a business environment administration system is discussed in the article. To increase business activity in the agricultural sector of Armenia, the article estimates the relationship between GDP, food exports, and tax burden using the least squares method and based on statistical data. The results of the model show that food exports have a positive impact on GDP; however, the tax burden has a negative impact. Therefore, this area has many problems associated with the insufficient development of state support mechanisms. The article proposes implementing targeted measures that will form a new platform for effective cooperation between the state, business, and civil society.
Decomposition analysis of influencing factors of GPU-centric supercomputing demand: LMDI-based approach
Authors: Shim Hyungwook , Ko Myeongju , Seo Minho
Published: January 2025

With the introduction of AI technology, the supercomputing industry is transitioning from CPU-centric to GPU-centric, and many countries are making efforts to build new GPU-centric resources. The purpose of this paper is to discover new factors in demand management for efficient construction and operation of future national supercomputing GPU resources. Reflecting industry characteristics, we decompose the factors affecting existing CPU use into intensity effect, structure effect, and production effect indicators targeting CPU-only resources and GPU-only resources, and compare and analyze the influence of each factor. To estimate the influence of each factor, the Logarithmic Mean Divisia Index methodology was used, and annual CPU usage data from the Republic of Korea's national supercomputing center was used. As a result of the analysis, it was confirmed that CPU resources show a similar trend every year, and that the effects of the intensity and production indicators are continuously increasing. In the case of GPU resources, all indicators had an influence in the direction of increasing demand, and it was confirmed that the information/communication field was overwhelmingly showing the greatest effect.
El régimen jurídico de la e-administración
Authors: Valero Torrijos Julián
Published: January 2025

La utilización de medios informáticos y telemáticos por parte de las AdministracionesPúblicas se está impulsando de forma vertiginosa en los últimos años comoconsecuencia de la demanda social de modernización de las estructuras y la actividadadministrativas y, en especial, de la plena conciencia que las autoridades públicashan asumido acerca de su importancia como herramientas al servicio de la eficaciareclamada constitucionalmente. Si bien inicialmente este proceso se centró enuna dimensión fundamentalmente interna y, en especial, en la digitalización de lainformación administrativa, la irrupción y generalización del uso de Internet ha situadoa las Administraciones Públicas en un nuevo escenario donde las comunicacionesexternas —con los ciudadanos y con otras entidades públicas— ocupan unpapel protagonista.
Nuestro mar Vol. II
Authors: Cariño (ed). Micheline , Dominguez Wendi
Published: January 2025

A pesar de que las percepciones y usos del espacio marino y costero del golfo de California han cambiado a lo largo de los siglos, las relaciones asimétricas de apropiación y explotación de este ámbito se han asentado como una constante histórica. Sin embargo, en las últimas décadas, diversos actores han emprendido acciones dirigidas a romper con estos desequilibrios, resignificando y recuperando su territorio. Organizada en cuatro volúmenes, la obra Nuestro mar. Historia ambiental del golfo de California (siglos XVI-XXI), a partir del análisis histórico, discute estos mecanismos de cambio social y el desarrollo de procesos de autogestión en los usos del mar y sus recursos. Nuestro mar, principal resultado de un proyecto de investigación financiado por el Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología de México, parte del compromiso colectivo de sus autores con la población local y la integridad de los ecosistemas que sostienen sus modos de vida.El segundo volumen, Extractivismo industrial y comercial del golfo de California (1830-2020), está dedicado a visibilizar cómo la colonialidad continúa manifestándose hasta nuestros días, mediante la diversificación e incremento del extractivismo. Esta percepción se sustenta al concebir el Golfo como una fuente inagotable de valiosos recursos naturales y como una reserva para la extracción de minerales estratégicos, sin considerar los daños que esas actividades causan a los ecosistemas marino-costeros y a las sociedades que de ellos dependen para vivir. En sus ocho capítulos, desde una perspectiva teórica decolonial se aborda la historia de los procesos de explotación de recursos como el nácar, las perlas, la sal, el guano, el yeso y un gran número de especies marinas. Tal marco de análisis crítico permite comprender con mayor profundidad el uso y abuso de poder que sostiene ese saqueo, así como los conflictos socioecológicos producto de las asimetrías que genera. En la región, al igual que en el resto del mundo, la explotación de océanos y mares no ha cesado de aumentar desde el siglo XIX y todo apunta a que se incrementará bajo el sino neoliberal y el contexto de crisis global. Por lo cual so riesgo de perder irremediablemente la riqueza biocultural de Nuestro mar es indispensable proponer y aplicar alternativas decoloniales posextractivistas.
Nuestro mar Vol. IV
Authors: Cariño (ed). Micheline , Ramírez Meza Diego , García Redondo José María
Published: January 2025

A pesar de que las percepciones y usos del espacio marino y costero del golfo de California han cambiado a lo largo de los siglos, las relaciones asimétricas de apropiación y explotación de este ámbito se han asentado como una constante histórica. Sin embargo, en las últimas décadas, diversos actores han emprendido acciones dirigidas a romper con estos desequilibrios, resignificando y recuperando su territorio. Organizada en cuatro volúmenes, la obra Nuestro mar.
Historia ambiental del golfo de California (siglos XVI-XXI), a partir del análisis histórico, discute estos mecanismos de cambio social y el desarrollo de procesos de autogestión en los usos del mar y sus recursos. Nuestro mar, principal resultado de un proyecto de investigación financiado por el Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología de México, parte del compromiso colectivo de sus autores con la población local y la integridad de los ecosistemas que sostienen sus modos de vida.Las historias de vida que conforman el cuarto volumen Contra viento y marea: Rompiendo la asimetría hacia la sustentabilidad en el golfo de California responden a una propuesta metodológica comprometida con las personas y comunidades que viven, luchan y trabajan en esta región mario-costera. Este último volumen se articula a partir de trece procesos escriturales de reconstrucción colectiva de la historia ambiental, en los que se implicaron sujetos y colectividades locales. Tras definir y discutir las posibilidades y singularidades que conlleva la puesta en práctica de una historia ambiental colectiva, más allá de la teoría académica, se recogen, por un lado, historias orales, ya sea mediante entrevistas o autobiografías, en las que se dejan ver experiencias individuales y compartidas de actores comunitarios. Y, por otro lado, se incorporan las historias de las organizaciones de la sociedad civil que trabajan en el golfo de California, redactados en su totalidad por personas que participan o han participado en ellos. Se ofrece así una valiosa y frágil fuente de información, compuesta por memorias, ilusiones y proyectos que, durante años, han dado vida al golfo de California. Desde Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa y Sonora hasta Baja California Sur, el conjunto de historias de vida y de experiencias de trabajo reunidas en este volumen pone en valor la historia ambiental de las comunidades como saberes estratégicos que aportan conocimientos, instrumentos y argumentos para la organización y la defensa de territorios amenazados por una desaforada globalización.
Los dispositivos prácticos como base de la inteligencia artificial: exigencias y necesidades para su regulación en España
Authors: Valero Torrijos Julián
Published: January 2025

La Unión Europea está llevando a cabo una decidida apuesta estratégica para liderar una sociedad digital basada en la apertura de los datos con pleno respeto a los derechos y libertades fundamentales.
Los caminos del progreso
Authors: Gallego Martínez Domingo
Published: January 2025

La historia económica nos permite analizar las causas de los problemas actuales. También nos muestra cómo se enfrentaron sociedades anteriores a problemas y oportunidades similares a los que tenemos en la actualidad o podemos llegar a tener en el futuro inmediato: problemas ambientales, crisis económicas o epidémicas, desigualdad entre personas y países, u oportunidades derivadas del cambio tecnológico o de las relaciones con otros pueblos.La historia del pensamiento económico nos transmite el esfuerzo que realizaron los economistas del pasado para entender las sociedades en las que vivieron y para proponer políticas para mejorarlas. Combinar las aportaciones de la historia económica con las del pensamiento económico mejora nuestra capacidad de entender el pasado. Por eso en este libro se enlazan las aportaciones de ambas líneas de investigación.En la presentación de los resultados alcanzados se ha optado por un método casi exclusivamente narrativo adaptado al objetivo principal del libro: mostrar la relación entre las capacidades de las distintas sociedades y la evolución de sus modos de organizarse desde la Edad Media a la actualidad.Una de las principales hipótesis de este texto es que las sociedades más flexibles y capaces fueron aquellas en las que la desigualdad no impidió a la inmensa mayoría de la población la disponibilidad de oportunidades y la capacidad para aprovecharlas. El carácter abierto e interactivo con otros pueblos fue además una fuente de oportunidades muy provechosas, particularmente cuando las relaciones fueron resultado de decisiones voluntarias de las sociedades implicadas y no de la imposición colonial de una de ellas. Como frecuentemente ni las oportunidades fueron abundantes ni las relaciones internacionales voluntarias, los caminos del progreso han sido sinuosos y sin horizonte claro para abundantes grupos humanos o para países enteros.
Movilización social y democracia
Authors: Herrera González de Molina Antonio , Acosta Ramírez Francisco
Published: January 2025

En muchas ocasiones la democracia no evoluciona de la manera en la que se había planeado. A veces, la movilización popular desborda los planes diseñados por las élites y el resultado es inesperado, sorprendente. Este libro analiza uno de esos momentos. Concretamente el referido al desbordamiento popular que a finales de los setenta protagonizaron miles de andaluces y andaluzas que clamaron por una vía de acceso a la Autonomía al mismo nivel que el de otros territorios. Partidos políticos, asociaciones, ayuntamientos y diputaciones se vieron arrastrados por esta movilización que acabó trastocando el camino hacia la configuración territorial del Estado. Ni siquiera la «triunfal derrota» del referéndum del 28 de febrero frenó este nuevo camino que abrió las puertas al actual modelo autonómico español. Este es, en definitiva, un libro sobre movilización social y democracia que muestra la gran capacidad performativa de la acción colectiva en el diseño y evolución de nuevos arreglos institucionales.
Digitalización y seguro
Authors: Muñoz Paredes María Luisa , Díaz Llanova Covadonga
Published: January 2025

Este libro es imprescindible para quien quiera conocer el estado de la digitalización del seguro en el momento actual. En él se abordan las cuestiones que más interés suscitan: ¿De qué manera afecta al seguro el Reglamento de Inteligencia Artificial? ¿Qué son los seguros embebidos? ¿Quiénes pueden ofrecerlos en el mercado? ¿En qué medida afectaría al mercado la entrada de las grandes tecnológicas en la distribución de seguros? ¿Qué son los chatbots y los roboadvisors? ¿Cómo evitar los ciberriesgos? ¿De qué manera ha de informar la aseguradora a sus clientes de que utiliza IA en sus procesos de selección? ¿Qué son los dark patterns en el seguro? ¿Qué tipos de seguros son más útiles para cerrar la brecha de aseguramiento? Estas preguntas encuentran respuesta en esta obra. Y no es cualquier respuesta, pues quienes la ofrecen al lector son especialistas -unos españoles, otros extranjeros- de un prestigio indiscutido. En fin, no es una obra divulgativa, pues se ha hecho con rigor científico, pero su afán es llegar a un público amplio, no especializado, ni en Derecho ni en seguros. Comprobarán que es de fácil lectura, pero que deja el poso de los buenos libros.
REAPROPIACIONES
Authors: Luquin Calvo Andrea , Guiralt Carmen
Published: January 2025

Reapropiaciones: mujeres, arte y espacio examina el trabajo de diferentes mujeres creadoras del ámbito hispánico e iberoamericano que establecen, a través de su producción, una reflexión sobre el sentido del espacio. Este espacio es entendido como lugar de elaboración tanto de los propios discursos que le otorgan su significación como de los que generan las subjetividades que habitan en él. Se trata de una deliberación presente no solo en el pensamiento filosófico y sociológico contemporáneo, sino en las actuales preocupaciones de la estética y la teoría del arte, vinculadas, de igual forma, a las investigaciones, resistencias y contestaciones feministas de los últimos años. Pertenecientes a diversas disciplinas, como la literatura, la pintura, el cine, la cerámica y la danza, las artistas reunidas en el volumen son Matilde de la Torre (1884-1946), María Dolores Casanova Teruel (1914-2007), Concha Alós (1926-2011), Amparo Dávila (1928-2020), María Luisa Elío Bernal (1926-2009), Jacinta Gil Roncalés (1917-2014), Myriam Jiménez Huertas (1973) y Alicia Alonso (1920-2019). Todas estas autoras -algunas de ellas desatendidas hasta la fecha y cuyo legado se recupera ahora por primera vez- encuentran en el arte un medio donde desarrollar la deconstrucción de los argumentarios que fundamentan espacios y constituyen subjetividades. Los textos aquí recogidos, por tanto, impelen a la reapropiación del lenguaje artístico y de la institución del arte, así como a la del espacio político y social, atravesado por múltiples opresiones, incluida la del género. Por ello, Reapropiaciones: mujeres, arte y espacio, más allá de pretender la mera incorporación de mujeres artistas y sus obras a los estudios de la historia del arte, la estética, la filosofía o la teoría literaria, busca abordar los marcos discursivos que conforman la indagación sobre el significado del espacio, desplegado en las creaciones de las artistas seleccionadas, que buscan una reapropiación de nuestros espacios.
Los nuevos derechos humanos
Authors: Greco Jorge , Pereira Sáez Carolina
Published: January 2025

El discurso sobre los nuevos derechos humanos se ha asentado como un elemento característico de la práctica jurídica y política. Son muy diversos los colectivos que presentan sus reivindicaciones políticas con el lenguaje de los derechos humanos con la finalidad de incrementar el apoyo a dichas reivindicaciones y de obrar y de dotar a dichas reivindicaciones de la protección privilegiada de los derechos humanos.
Occupational Health Risk Assessment of Microbiological Air Quality in Buhemba Small Scale Gold Mines, Tanzania
Authors: Focus Erasto , Mhozya Makoye , Jackson Msafiri
Published: January 2025

A large part of bio-aerosols is composed of biological particles such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, pollens, and their by-products such as endotoxins, metabolites, toxins, and other microbial fragments. These micro-organisms may affect human health with a wide range of adverse health effects including respiratory infections, allergies or toxic response in some individuals, especially susceptible ones.

A cross-sectional study was conducted among purposely selected mining pits of Buhemba gold mine in Mara, Tanzania. To determine the microbial count, an agar strip loaded RCS® Microbial Air Sampler was used. Samples were collected at different microenvironments of the mining pit at a flow rate of 100 L min–1 for 5 minutes to yield a sample volume of 500 liters. Morphological characterization of both bacterial and fungal colonies was carried out followed by microscopic examination of fungal and gram-stained bacterial colonies. Regression analysis between mean bacterial and fungal spore counts with environmental factors like temperature and relative humidity was performed.

The total aerobic bacteria concentration varied significantly (p value<0.05) between sampled pits (n=15), with the highest and lowest values of 3859 CFU/m3 and 1309 CFU/m3, respectively. However, there was no significant difference in total anaerobic bacteria concentration between sampled pits. The highest and lowest values of anaerobic bacteria were respectively 4284 CFU/m3 and 1190 CFU/m3. The highest and lowest values of total fungi concentration were 3314 CFU/m3 and 646 CFU/m3, respectively. High bacteria load that exceeds 1000 CFU/m3 as recommended by WHO was found in Buhemba gold mine.
Forest biomass for bioenergy as a tool to mitigate climate change: Implications for sustainable forest management in eastern Canada
Authors: Canuel Claudie-Maude , Thiffault Evelyne , Labelle Eric R. , Thiffault Nelson
Published: January 2025

Bioenergy produced from residual forest biomass can replace fossil fuels, and its contribution is essential to energy transition. However, its supply costs and selling value hardly ensure its profitability, so it has difficulty competing with other energy sources. In addition, concerns persist about the ecological impacts of forest bioenergy, particularly regarding the carbon cycle, biodiversity and site productivity. Our objective is to identify ways of facilitating the development of the forest bioenergy sector within the sustainable forest management framework of eastern Canada. We reviewed the literature to address the role of forest biomass for bioenergy from an operational, silvicultural and ecological perspective. It emerged that forest bioenergy represents an opportunity for the development of the forestry sector. However, the specifications of the forest biomass to be harvested need to be clarified in order to harmonize its mobilization within the existing industrial ecosystem, while maintaining the ecological functions of forest ecosystems. Integrating biomass harvesting with silvicultural and forest management activities is a key element for developing profitable forest bioenergy business plans.
ACCOUNTING AND CONTROL OF PRODUCTION COSTS IN THE CONTEXT OF PRODUCTION AUTOMATION
Authors:   Senior Lecturer, Karshi Engineering Economics Institute, Uzbekistan, Butunov Shaymardan
Published: January 2025

This article explores the critical role of accounting in controlling production costs within the framework of production automation. It emphasizes the need for accurate cost tracking to maximize the benefits of automation technologies, which are transforming manufacturing processes by increasing efficiency and scalability. The discussion highlights key factors such as initial investments, operational expenses, employee training, and the allocation of overhead costs. Furthermore, it underlines how accounting enables businesses to monitor performance indicators, optimize production processes, and make informed decisions. This article concludes by emphasizing that strategic integration of accounting with automation practices is essential for achieving sustainable growth in the dynamic manufacturing landscape.
PRICING STRATEGIES IN TOURISM
Authors:   Senior Lecturer, Karshi Engineering Economics Institute, Uzbekistan, Murodova N. U.
Published: January 2025

This article explores various pricing strategies utilized in the tourism industry to maximize revenue and enhance competitiveness. The tourism sector is characterized by fluctuations in demand based on seasonality, customer preferences, and external factors. The article also highlights the importance of penetration pricing, premium pricing, and geographic pricing in catering to different market segments. Effective pricing strategies enable tourism businesses to balance profitability with customer satisfaction, ultimately contributing to their long-term success.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES ENGINEERING STUDENTS DURING THE COURSE STUDY «RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE OF SPEECH»
Authors:   Karshi Engineering And Economics Institute, Uzbekistan, Urakovich Khatamov Ildar
Published: January 2025

The teaching of the Russian language in the no philological specialties requires a specific approach, since there is no presence of the professional interest of students. Ways of solving this problem are presented in this article - namely, how to involve students in research activities. The experience of research work of students in the study of the course "Russian language and culture of speech" in a technical college. Examples of the number of already tested and the result.
WHY SOCIAL STATUS IS IMPORTANT
Authors:   Target International school, Uzbekistan, Umidbekovich Davletkhadjaev Usmon
Published: January 2025

This article examines why social status is important. Researching recent information that depends on this topic demonstrates how our societal status affects our lives. We will discuss the efficiency of high Social Status. Why do affluent individuals have higher status than others. For example, In school, somebody has a wealthy classmate that everyone wants to be friends with, but objectively this person is more genius than a richer one, not only at school but everywhere if somebody goes to a clothes boutique a person who looks as if this individual has a higher opportunity or status would be on the first place for employees. Why do almost all high-status individuals are extroverts because they can easily speak with others or they can easily speak with others because they have high status. Why do successful people occupy a great place in society. Why do disciplined people seem to get a higher status than undisciplined ones.
MARKETING STRATEGIES
Authors:   Target International school, Uzbekistan, Marjona Bobomurodova
Published: January 2025

This article examines the importance of marketing strategies in the sales process. By analyzing recent research and strategies that date back to 1929, it shows how marketing strategies contribute to improving product quality and increasing sales. The study emphasizes the need to use marketing strategies in every sales process. The basis of marketing strategies is always the same, but the principle of operation changes every year. Last year, the number 999 worked when setting prices, this year the number 777 works. In terms of advertising, the usual opening ceremony worked a few years ago, but now this advertising quality is not suitable because it does not attract people. Currently, it is necessary to announce prizes, parties and big discounts during the opening ceremony.
THE POWER OF BRAND STRATEGY
Authors:   Target International school, Uzbekistan, Shodiyev Behruz
Published: January 2025

This study the role of branded selfies in expressing identity and branding at the same time in the main focus on brands like Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon and Veuve Clicquot. Analyzing 6,820 selfies taken by consumers on Instagram over a six-week period in 2014, the study authors compared them with images controlled by brands. Analyzing 6,820 selfies taken by consumers on Instagram over a six-week period in 2014, the study authors compared them with images controlled by brands.

Key findings show a strong juxtaposition of brand-controlled versus consumer-generated content. Brand posts predominantly depict inanimate objects, such as bottles and labels, communicating luxury and tradition, while consumer selfies are all about human presence: 95% of the selfies show people, and 53% of the selfies display faces. Consumers also tag multiple brands, decreasing the brand's visibility. This trend suggests a movement from traditional brand storytelling to co-created brand narratives, where active consumers play a significant role in shaping brand identity.

The study shows that brands should focus on brand co-creation and realize how consumer-made content changes the meaning of a brand by reducing corporate control. The selfie culture, which is driven by the attention economy, empowers people to create their own personal brands and represent themselves. It helps people share who they are, challenge social norms, and connect with others from different cultures. This change marks the fact that, within today's digital environment, consumers-not companies-are becoming the dominant creators of brand meaning.
Pedagogical Factors of Choosing A Profession and Preparing Students for Military Service at Military Academic Lyceum Of «Temurbeklar Maktabi»
Authors:   The director of the military academic lyceum "Temurbeklar maktabi" in Fergana, lieutenant colonel, Uzbekistan, B. A. Ismatov.
Published: January 2025

This article describes the pedagogical factors of choosing a military profession and preparing teenagers for military service in military academic lyceums. There was expressed the importance of activities aimed at the formation of the motivational factors and value system for teenagers. Information was performed on the organizational and pedagogical conditions that ensure the effective formation of cognitive, personal, motivational, functional and activity readiness for military-professional education and specific military specialization.
Moderating Role of Resilience between Work Stress and Death Anxiety Among Dolphin Police
Authors: Nayab Dur-e- , Sana Farhat
Published: January 2025

The present study aimed to investigate the Moderating role of Resilience between Work Stress and Death Anxiety among Dolphin Police. The study was conducted using a cross-sectional correlational survey research design. The purposive sampling technique was used to collect data from the Dolphin Police of Rawalpindi and Lahore (N=250). Adult Resilience Measurement (ARM) (Liebenberg, 2018), Work Place Stress Scale (WPSS) (Martin Company, 2001), and Death Anxiety Scale (DAS) (Templer, 1970) were used to measure study variables. Statistical analysis, including correlational, regression, and moderation analysis, was conducted to examine the relationships between variables and the influence of demographic factors. The statistical analysis revealed that there is a positive relation between Work Stress and Death Anxiety. The negative relation between Resilience and Work Stress, while the relationship between Resilience and Death Anxiety, was also proved negative. The moderating role of resilience between Work Stress and Death Anxiety among Dolphin Police has been proved. The findings of the study help to comprehend how the role of Resilience among Dolphin Police may increase or decrease Work Stress and Death Anxiety. By prioritizing resilience-building initiatives and providing robust mental health support in the workplace, police departments can foster a healthier, more resilient workforce. These efforts are essential for ensuring that police officers are well-equipped to handle the demands of their profession and maintain their psychological well-being.
Translanguaging as a Pedagogical Tool for Enhancing Intercultural Communication in ESL Learners
Authors: Javaid Ayesha , Khan Arhsad Ali , Yasir Hafiz Syed Muhammad
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the role of translanguaging in enhancing intercultural communication among ESL learners when it is applied as a pedagogical tool. Translanguaging allows the learner to explore their linguistic repertoire to generate the meaning in language as it refers to using multiple languages in an environment where the learning process is dynamic. This study helps acknowledge the significance of translanguaging in bridging the gap between language and cultural diversity among ESL learners. The research opts for the quantitative method to design the sampling and analysis of this topic. Learners in ESL classrooms are utilized as the data source by using purposive sampling as a technique to collect information relevant to the field study. The data includes bilingual learners from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds and are examined to provide insight into how translanguaging facilitates intercultural communication in ESL learners. The findings are expected to underscore the importance of incorporating translanguaging in ESL pedagogy, suggesting that its implementation can significantly improve learner outcomes by creating a more inclusive, dynamic, and culturally responsive learning environment. This research suggests adopting translanguaging as a pedagogical tool in classrooms to contribute to communication in an inclusive classroom environment.
Consequences of the use of Benzodiazepines in the elderly: an integrative review
Authors: Brito Maria Deusa Bezerra , Santos Denise Alves , Bortolan Gustavo de Paula , Furtado Denis Rômulo Leite , Gouveia Daniel Mussuri de , Mourão Marcelo Henrique de Vasconcelos , Rodrigues Eliane Mendes , Oliveira Wilde Maria Clara Sousa de , Ramos Aline Sharlon Maciel Batista , Furtado Poliana da Silva Rêgo , Braga Robertha de Cássia Cavalcante Dias , Segundo Robson Prazeres de Lemos , Neto Neemias Costa Duarte
Published: January 2025

The aim of this study is to analyze the main consequences of the use of benzodiazepines in the elderly. This is an integrative literature review carried out in the following databases: SciELO, LILACS, BDENF, MEDLINE and PubMed. Articles were included in English, Portuguese or Spanish, published in the last ten years, available free of charge, whose results met the objective of this review. Incomplete texts, texts written in other languages, texts published before 2013, duplicates, theses, dissertations, monographs, conference proceedings and other integrative reviews were excluded. The final sample consisted of 10 articles. This study found that the elderly who use benzodiazepines the most are women, with a low level of education and who have chronic illnesses. Clonazepam and diazepam were the most commonly used. Furthermore, it was observed that irrational use is associated with negative health consequences, including cognitive decline, dependence and an increased risk of falls.
A teoria das restrições na otimização logística: aplicabilidade para redução de gargalos e ganho de eficiência
Authors: Freitas Vinicius Marques da Silva , Sousa Breno Henrique Azevedo Bezerra de , Neves Daniela Oliveira , Santos Darlan Bispo dos , Silva Ednaldo Ferreira e , Silva Edson Nogueira da , Santos Evanilde Mariano dos , Silva Fernando Diniz Abreu , Lima Gislene Silva , Ferreira Hugo Silva , Nascimento Jackson Weslley , Beker José Carlos , Pereira Lucimara Aparecida da Silva , Oliveira Tiago Luz de
Published: January 2025

Diante da crescente complexidade das cadeias de suprimentos modernas e das pressões organizacionais por maior eficiência, a Teoria das Restrições (TOC) emerge como uma abordagem estratégica para identificar e gerenciar gargalos críticos que limitam o desempenho dos sistemas logísticos. Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar a aplicabilidade da TOC na otimização de processos logísticos, destacando seus benefícios, desafios e integração com outras metodologias, como Lean e Seis Sigma. Os resultados obtidos evidenciam ganhos significativos de eficiência, redução de custos e melhorias na resposta ao mercado, mas também ressaltam a importância de superar barreiras culturais e organizacionais para alcançar sucesso na implementação. A conclusão reforça a relevância da TOC como uma ferramenta essencial para organizações que buscam competitividade e sustentabilidade operacional.