bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prediction of the Molecular Mechanism of Corni Fructus-Epimedii Folium-
Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata in the Treatment of Postmenopausal
Osteoporosis based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking
Authors: Zhou Yu , Li Xin , Wang Jinchao , He Rong , Ng Liqi , Li Dapeng , Mortimer Jeremy , Varma Swastina Nath , Hu Jinhua , Zhao Qing , Peng Zeyu , Liu Chaozong , Su Songchuan
Published: June 2023

Introduction:

In this study, core drugs of clinical postmenopausal osteoporosis were
retrieved using data mining, the drug molecular action target was predicted through network
pharmacology, the key nodes of interaction were identified by combining postmenopausal
osteoporosis-related targets, and the pharmacological mechanism of Traditional Chinese
Medicine (TCM) against postmenopausal osteoporosis and other action mechanisms was explored.

Methods:

TCMISS V2.5 was used to collect TCM prescriptions of postmenopausal osteoporosis
from databases, including Zhiwang, Wanfang, PubMed, etc., for selecting the highest confidence
drugs. TCMSP and SwissTargetPrediction databases were selected to screen the main active ingredients
of the highest confidence drugs and their targets. Relevant targets for postmenopausal
osteoporosis were retrieved from GeneCards and GEO databases, PPI network diagrams construction
and selection of core nodes in the network, GO and KEGG enrichment analysis, and molecular
docking validation.

Results:

Correlation analysis identified core drug pairs as 'Corni Fructus-Epimedii Folium-
Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata' (SZY-YYH-SDH). After TCMSP co-screening and de-weighting,
36 major active ingredients and 305 potential targets were selected. PPI network graph was built
from the 153 disease targets and 24 TCM disease intersection targets obtained. GO, KEGG enrichment
results showed that the intersectional targets were enriched in the PI3K-Akt signalling
pathway, etc. The target organs were mainly distributed in the thyroid, liver, CD33+_Myeloid,
etc. Molecular docking results showed that the core active ingredients of the 'SZY-YYH-SDH'
were able to bind to the pair core nodes and PTEN and EGFR.

Conclusion:

The results showed that 'SZY-YYH-SDH' can provide the basis for clinical application
and treat postmenopausal osteoporosis through multi-component, multi-pathway, and multitarget
effects.
Intelligent Decision Support System in Healthcare using Machine Learning
Models
Authors: Patnaik Anup , K. Krishna Prasad
Published: June 2023

Background:

The use of intelligent decision support systems (IDSS) is widespread in the
healthcare industry, particularly for real-time data, client and family history datasets, and prevalent
patient features.

Objective:

A massive chunk of various kinds of health data sets, including sensor information, medical
evidence, and omic statistics, are produced by the modern techniques in this field and eventually
transferred to a machine learning (ML) element for extracting data, categorization, as well as mining.

Method:

In recent times, many patents have been focused on healthcare monitoring; however, they
do not adequately incorporate appropriate algorithms for data collection, analysis, and prediction.
The data collected is used for predictive modelling, then additionally, machine learning techniques
are assisting to compare acquired datasets mathematically for decision-making platforms that may
learn to recognise the recent trend and anticipated future problems. Depending on the dataset type,
ML-based techniques can assess the circumstances. Training datasets are crucial for correctly anticipating
both current and emerging events as well as new challenges.

Results:

Since the importance of data acquisition determines how well learning models function,
any deformed data of the types of dirty data, noisy data, unstructured data, and inadequate information
results in inaccurate detection, estimate, and prediction.

Conclusion:

Additionally, in contrast to other approaches, the experimental findings demonstrate
the usefulness of the proposed method as a widespread implementation of machine learning algorithms
within healthcare systems.
Fabrication and Synthesis of Thiococlchicoside Loaded Matrix Type
Transdermal Patch
Authors: Thakur Nishant , Goswami Manish , Deka Dey Asmita , Kaur Bhupinder , Sharma Chandan , Kumar Arun
Published: June 2023

Background:

The goal of this work was to synthesize and fabricate matrix type transdermal
patches based on a combination of polymers (Eudragit L100, HPMC and PVP K30), plasticizer and
crosslinking agents (propylene glycol and triethyl citrate) and adhesives (Dura Tak 87-6908) to increase
Thiocolchicoside (THC) absorption via topical route. This method allows avoidance of first-pass metabolism
along with a consistent and extended duration of therapeutic activity.

Methods:

Fabrication and casting of polymeric solutions containing THC was done either in petri plates
or through lab coater to get transdermal patches. Finally, the formulated patches were studied for their
physicochemical and biological evaluation using scanning electron microscopy, FTIR, DSC, XRD and
ex-vivo permeation studies using pig ear skin.

Results:

FTIR studies confirm that the THC characteristics peaks (carbonyl (Amide I) at 1525.5 cm-1,
C=O stretching (tropane ring) at 1664.4 cm-1, Amide II band (N-H stretching) at 3325.9 cm-1, thioether
band at 2360.7 cm-1, and OH group stretching band at 3400.2 cm-1) are still present in the polymer mixture
even after formulation as a transdermal patch, indicating compatibility among all excipients. While
on the other hand, DSC studies confirm endothermic peaks for all the polymers along with THC with
the highest enthalpy of 65.979 J/g, which is an indicator of sharp endothermic peak at 198°C, leading to
the melting of THC. The percentage drug content and percentage moisture uptake of all the formulation
was found in the range of 96 ± 2.04 to 98.56 ± 1.34% and 4.13 ± 1.16 to 8.23 ± 0.90%, respectively.
Drug release and release kinetics studies confirm that it is dependent on the composition of individual
formulation.

Conclusion:

All these findings support the possibility of using suitable polymeric composition, as well
as proper formulation and manufacturing circumstances, to create a one-of-a-kind technology platform
for transdermal drug administration.
Crafting happiness from everyday life: Personality, personal projects, basic psychological need satisfaction, and well-being
Authors: Hill Taylor G. , Coughlan Emma C. , Mackinnon Sean P.
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Feeling competent, related, and autonomous promotes well-being through satisfying basic psychological needs, according to self-determination theory’s basic psychological need satisfaction mini-theory. Personal projects are personally relevant goal-directed activities that take place over an extended period. The quality of life elicited from pursuing personal projects depends on the degree to which projects provide a sense of relatedness, competence, and autonomy. We expected that, when controlling for perfectionistic standards and discrepancies, achievement striving would lead to the pursual of projects that provide a sense of competence, which in turn leads to well-being. We also explored autonomy and relatedness as mediators. Methods: The sample (N = 327) was composed of students and the general adult population who provided information on positive mental health, passion, zest for life, life purpose, personality, basic psychological need satisfaction, and personal projects. We used a cross-sectional survey design and tested hypotheses with twelve serial mediation models. Results: Achievement striving and personal standards were positively associated with competence, which in turn predicted well-being in 12 of 12 indirect effects tested. Achievement striving, personal standards and discrepancies contributed to change in well-being through relatedness or autonomy in 9 of 24 of exploratory indirect effects tested. Discussion: Those oriented toward achievement motivation are likely to feel competent in their pursuits (personal projects), which in turn promotes well-being. Pursuing personal projects that suit one’s personality (i.e., make it more likely to meet basic psychological needs) may be a tool to boost well-being.
A Study on User-Oriented Subjects of Child Abuse on Wikipedia: Temporal Analysis of Wikipedia History Versions and Traffic Data
Authors: Wang Yanyan , Zhang Jin
Published: June 2023

Background

Many people turn to online open encyclopedias such as Wikipedia to seek knowledge about child abuse. However, the information available on this website is often disorganized and incomplete.

Objective

The aim of this study is to analyze Wikipedia’s coverage of child abuse and provide a more accessible way for users to browse child abuse–related content. The study explored the main themes and subjects related to child abuse on Wikipedia and proposed a multilayer user-oriented subject schema from the general users’ perspective.

Methods

The knowledge of child abuse on Wikipedia is presented in the child abuse–related articles on it. The study analyzed child abuse–related articles on Wikipedia, examining their history versions and yearly page views data to reveal the evolution of content and popularity. The themes and subjects were identified from the articles’ text using the open coding, self-organizing map, and n-gram approaches. The subjects in different periods were compared to reveal changes in content.

Results

This study collected and investigated 241 associated Wikipedia articles and their history versions and traffic data. Four facets were identified: (1) maltreatment behavior (n=118, 48.9%); (2) people and environment (n=28, 11.6%); (3) problems and risks (n=33, 13.7%); and (4) protection and support (n=62, 25.7%). A total of 8 themes and 51 subjects were generated from the text, and a user-oriented subject schema linking the facets, themes, subjects, and articles was created. Maltreatment behavior (number of total views = 1.15 × 108) was the most popular facet viewed by users, while people and environment (number of total views = 2.42 × 107) was the least popular. The popularity of child abuse increased from 2010 to 2014 but decreased after that.

Conclusions

The user-oriented subject schema provides an easier way for users to seek information and learn about child abuse. The knowledge of child abuse on Wikipedia covers the harms done to children, the problems caused by child abuse, the protection of children, and the people involved in child abuse. However, there was an inconsistency between the interests of general users and Wikipedia editors, and the child abuse knowledge on Wikipedia was found to be deficient, lacking content about typical child abuse types. To meet users’ needs, health information creators need to generate more information to fill the knowledge gap.
Global, Regional, and National Prevalence of Gout From 1990 to 2019: Age-Period-Cohort Analysis With Future Burden Prediction (Preprint)
Authors: He Qiyu , Mok Tsz-Ngai , Sin Tat-Hang , Yin Jiaying , Li Sicun , Yin Yiyue , Ming Wai-Kit , Feng Bin
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND

Gout is a common and debilitating condition that is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Despite advances in medical treatment, the global burden of gout continues to increase, particularly in high–sociodemographic index (SDI) regions.

OBJECTIVE

To address the aforementioned issue, we used age-period-cohort (APC) modeling to analyze global trends in gout incidence and prevalence from 1990 to 2019.

METHODS

Data were extracted from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 to assess all-age prevalence and age-standardized prevalence rates, as well as years lived with disability rates, for 204 countries and territories. APC effects were also examined in relation to gout prevalence. Future burden prediction was carried out using the Nordpred APC prediction of future incidence cases and the Bayesian APC model.

RESULTS

The global gout incidence has increased by 63.44% over the past 2 decades, with a corresponding increase of 51.12% in global years lived with disability. The sex ratio remained consistent at 3:1 (male to female), but the global gout incidence increased in both sexes over time. Notably, the prevalence and incidence of gout were the highest in high-SDI regions (95% uncertainty interval 14.19-20.62), with a growth rate of 94.3%. Gout prevalence increases steadily with age, and the prevalence increases rapidly in high-SDI quantiles for the period effect. Finally, the cohort effect showed that gout prevalence increases steadily, with the risk of morbidity increasing in younger birth cohorts. The prediction model suggests that the gout incidence rate will continue to increase globally.

CONCLUSIONS

Our study provides important insights into the global burden of gout and highlights the need for effective management and prophylaxis of this condition. The APC model used in our analysis provides a novel approach to understanding the complex trends in gout prevalence and incidence, and our findings can inform the development of targeted interventions to address this growing health issue.
ChatGPT in Dermatology: A Comprehensive Systematic Review (Preprint)
Authors: Gabashvili Irene S.
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND

In recent years, the field of dermatology has adopted the latest technologies to enhance patient care and medical education. Mobile technology and social media platforms have revolutionized the delivery of services, and AI-based procedures are poised to become part of dermatologists' daily routines. There are already numerous papers on the use of the latest conversational AI tool, ChatGPT, in dermatology, and a systematic analysis of these studies can yield valuable insights.

OBJECTIVE

To comprehensively evaluate the literature on the various applications of ChatGPT in dermatology.

METHODS

We searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, EuropePMC, medRxiv, arXiv, Dimensions AI, Semantic Scholar, and Google Scholar, to obtain articles published up until May 15, 2023. The eligibility criteria focused on studies examining the use of ChatGPT in dermatology-related areas. To address the risks of bias, we employed a meticulous selection process, incorporating diverse information sources, including preprints, in multiple languages. In addition to full-text articles, acknowledgments and supplemental material were also examined to ensure a thorough analysis. The synthesis of findings utilized network analysis and thematic synthesis methodologies.

RESULTS

There was a total of 87 manuscripts that fulfilled eligibility requirements.
Over a third of them (36%) acknowledged the assistance of ChatGPT in writing, data analysis or assisting in software development. About a quarter (24%) were case reports describing dermatological manifestations and complications. ChatGPT demonstrated successful performance answering questions related to dermatology, ranging from excellent in cancer to barely passable in specialized and lesser-known dermatology areas, although its performance improved with GPT 4. There are advancements in interactive learning, integrations with image-based AI, and enhancing language models for dermatology applications.

CONCLUSIONS

Conclusions: There has been a remarkable surge in the adoption of ChatGPT in areas related to dermatology, especially in writing case reports. As researchers are aware of safety and uncertainty, a continued feedback loop for reporting errors is crucial for the ongoing improvement and training of AI models, ensuring their reliability and effectiveness in the field.

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Twitter Misinformation Discourses About Vaping: Systematic Content Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Al-Rawi Ahmed , Blackwell Breanna , Zemenchik Kiana , Lee Kelley
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND

While there has been substantial analysis of social media content deemed to spread misinformation about electronic nicotine delivery systems use, the strategic use of misinformation accusations to undermine opposing views has received limited attention.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to fill this gap by analyzing how social media users discuss the topic of misinformation related to electronic nicotine delivery systems, notably vaping products. Additionally, this study identifies and analyzes the actors commonly blamed for spreading such misinformation and how these claims support both the provaping and antivaping narratives.

METHODS

Using Twitter’s (subsequently rebranded as X) academic application programming interface, we collected tweets referencing #vape and #vaping and keywords associated with fake news and misinformation. This study uses systematic content analysis to analyze the tweets and identify common themes and actors who discuss or possibly spread misinformation.

RESULTS

This study found that provape users dominate the platform regarding discussions about misinformation about vaping, with provaping tweets being more frequent and having higher overall user engagement. The most common narrative for provape tweets surrounds the conversation of vaping being perceived as safe. On the other hand, the most common topic from the antivape narrative is that vaping is indeed harmful. This study also points to a general distrust in authority figures, with news outlets, public health authorities, and political actors regularly accused of spreading misinformation, with both placing blame. However, specific actors differ depending on their positionalities. The vast number of accusations from provaping advocates is found to shape what is considered misinformation and works to silence other narratives. Additionally, allegations against reliable and proven sources, such as public health authorities, work to discredit assessments about the health impacts, which is detrimental to public health overall for both provaping and antivaping advocates.

CONCLUSIONS

We conclude that the spread of misinformation and the accusations of misinformation dissemination using terms such as “fact check,” “misinformation,” “fake news,” and “disinformation” have become weaponized and co-opted by provaping actors to delegitimize criticisms about vaping and to increase confusion about the potential health risks. The study discusses the mixed types of impact of vaping on public health for both smokers and nonsmokers. Additionally, we discuss the implications for effective health education and communication about vaping and how misinformation claims can affect evidence-based discourse on Twitter as well as informed vaping decisions.
Extracción de quitina de Aspergillus niger asistida por ondas de choque: caracterización fisicoquímica y eléctrica
Authors: Millán-Chiu Blanca Edith , Alarcón Flores Eduardo Abel , Ortiz-Olan Eduardo , Fernández Francisco , Loske Achim M.
Published: June 2023

La quitina es un polisacárido lineal producido por especies animales y fúngicas. Una de sus principales fuentes de obtención es el hongo Aspergillus niger, cultivado en biorreactores industriales. Es un biopolímero neutro que modifica las propiedades eléctricas de los materiales compuestos, una característica muy útil para algunos dispositivos electrónicos. Nuestro objetivo en este trabajo fue la caracterización fisicoquímica de películas de quitina, extraída de dicho hongo por un método químico asistido por ondas de choque y calor, así como también determinar su resistividad eléctrica al aplicarle altos voltajes (entre 10 y 20 kV). Las ondas de choque se utilizaron en este estudio porque se sabe que inducen poros en las células y podrían promover la entrada de álcali en la hifa, permitiendo una mejor eliminación de los componentes celulares residuales. La quitina fue neutralizada, secada y se formaron películas. Los valores de proteína residual se cuantificaron con la técnica de ácido bicinconínico (BCA), obteniendo películas con bajas cantidades de proteína. La caracterización del morfotipo específico extraído se estimó mediante infrarrojo transformado de Fourier (FTIR) y difracción de rayos X (XRD). Para evaluar la resistividad ante voltajes elevados, se diseñó un circuito especial que permitió detectar variaciones significativas de esta con respecto al voltaje aplicado, es decir, la quitina mostró un comportamiento coincidente con un varistor no lineal y, hasta donde sabemos, este es el primer informe de dicho comportamiento para la quitina.
Secure Deduplication with User-Defined Access Control in Cloud Storage
Authors: Solanke Vivek
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Cloud storage is one of the most important services of cloud computing, offering significant benefits to users by allowing them to outsource their data for storage and sharing with authorized parties. Secure deduplication has been extensively researched in cloud storage, aiming to eliminate redundancy in encrypted data and reduce storage space. Our proposed solution focuses on uploading files to the cloud storage system. When a file is uploaded, it is checked to see if an identical file already exists. If a duplicate is found, the system displays an entry indicating that the file already exists. This secure and efficient data deduplication scheme ensures that users can store their data securely in the cloud, with access limited to authorized parties. By eliminating redundancy, more space is available for uploading different files. To ensure data security, we utilize the MD5 algorithm for hashing purposes and AES for encryption. Our system offers a practical solution for organizations seeking to securely store their data in the cloud, while also preserving user privacy and data ownership
Customer Friendly Cab Booking System
Authors: Kamble Neha
Published: June 2023

Abstract: The explosive surge in demand for cabs and taxi services in comparison to public transportation owing to its convenience and safety have recently led to the invention of Internet based methods of booking private transportation. These methods of cab reservation and booking have been revolutionized with the release of internet applications which enable customers to choose among a variety of options with even access and confirmation of the booking in mere seconds. Owing to the wide fame of these applications and competition among the drivers and the different cab booking applications is one of the biggest issues. The major reason for a passenger to prefer one app over the other is the affordability and the reasonability of the suggested costs per trip. Majority of the current cab booking mobile applications in India, use some values of variables defined by the user while booking a cab, according to which the algorithm decides on a fare and chooses a driver. While most present cab booking software use some specific varying variables, a novel approach of using only the distance between the driver and passenger is chosen, the rest of the variables are optional while suggesting a driver. The results produced by this novel method will not be highly customer-defined variables-specific, it will be subject to change base only on the distance. Previous trends in consumerism of cab booking software’s and applications have been studied on the basis of research published in multiple peerreviewed journals. The idea suggests how instead of allowing only the algorithm-selected option, what advantages the concept of leaving the choice up to the customer and the driver would have, with only an optional suggestion given by the algorithm. It is programmed to optimize both end users’ experience while at the same time providing a certain amount of profit to the software owning company and the driver while still catering to the passenger’s expectations in terms of safety, comfort and speed of response. The proposed solution will help us to compare the prices between different cab booking applications like Uber and Ola which are majorly used by the consumers in India for cab booking. This idea would tackle the problem of having multiple applications for cab booking since the customer will not have to switch between multiple applications. This is a one stop solution which will compare the booking prices offered by different cab booking applications, the user will be able to choose the best, fair and cheapest cab option for their journey.
Face Mask Detection System
Authors: Kumar Himanshu
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Since the infectious coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was first reported, it has become a public health problem in and even around the world. This pandemic is having devastating effects on societies and economies around the world. Healthcare officials from the World Health Organization and local authorities are propelling people to wear face masks as it is one of the comprehensive strategies to overcome the transmission. However, wearing a face mask that prevents the transmission of droplets in the air and maintaining an appropriate physical distance between people, and reducing close contact with each other can still be beneficial in combating this pandemic. Therefore, we focus on implementing a face mask detection model as a vision system. People violating social distancing or not wearing masks were detected using this model. It has been trained with the dataset that contains around 4000 images and compiled for differentiating accuracy to choose the best for this type of model. This solution tracks the people with or without masks in a scenario and this can be used with the existing embedded infrastructure to enable these analytics which can be applied to various verticals, as well as in an office building or at airport terminals/gates Mask has been a comprehensive strategy to overcome the transmission. So, the face mask detection model detects the face of individuals and concludes whether they are wearing masks or not at that particular moment when they are captured in the image. Existing system uses manpower. It indicates whether a person is wearing a face mask or not manually by means of manpower. Due to COVID pandemic masks are essential in public places such as airports, railways, schools, offices, shopping malls etc... So, manual checking is a hectic process. Face Mask Detection model is an application to detect people if they are wearing a mask or not. This system is capable of training the dataset of both persons wearing masks and without wearing masks. It uses python and machine learning. After training the model the system can predict whether the person is wearing the mask or not.
Chatra Paryesana (Student Enquiry System)
Authors: Bhutada Dr. Sunil , Rakshit C , Vaishnavi G , Varshitha V
Published: June 2023

Abstract: In today's technological era, chatbots not only mimic human conversation but can also perform sophisticated jobs like purchasing theatre tickets. RASA is a free and open-source programme that may be used to run various versions of the NLU and DIET models. It has the capacity for natural language processing, reinforcement learning, and API/database integration. nervous system. This project incorporates a number of rasa's fundamental principles to allow for user interaction in its execution of tasks. Using the Rasa platform, we developed a chatbot specifically for universities. You can use this chatbot to obtain student information, view grades, and verify attendance. By integrating with Telegram, users no longer need to download and run a separate programme to use this bot. This method is far more interesting than the standard web page
Racionalismo crítico contra o totalitarismo: ciência e política Karl Popper
Authors: Souto Ana Kelly Ferreira
Published: June 2023

Popper propõe o método crítico nas ciências naturais e sociais, ligado a tecnologia social fragmentária, substituindo o historicismo. Traz à luz do pensamento moderno a consciência do que deve caracterizar o viver humano: a razão e a experiência, ambas eliminam a violência e toda forma de agressividade. Buscando um mundo melhor por meio da razão legítima a discussão crítica que se impõe ao totalitarismo. Traçando as ações políticas a partir da identificação clara dos problemas e ouvindo a crítica pública, respeitando os adversários, estar sempre aberto às sugestões e reconhecendo os erros. Esse é o nosso trabalho que foi iniciado pelos gregos àquela grande revolução que parece ainda estar no início: a transição da sociedade fechada para a aberta. O livro desperta a necessidade urgente e principal de que uma leitura do clássico é fundamental para a qualidade de vida na sociedade moderna.
Sentires y palpitares de los maestros
Authors: Giraldo Botero John Alexander , Gómez Quintero Mario Andrés
Published: June 2023

El objetivo de la presente investigación consiste en comprender los sentires de los maestros respecto a las nuevas prácticas educativas, surgidas durante la pandemia, en la Institución Educativa Normal Superior María Escolástica, del municipio de Salamina, Caldas (Colombia). Para dicho proceso, se planteó como marco metodológico un ejercicio de sistematización de experiencias con un enfoque histórico hermenéutico; se utilizó la entrevista como técnica de recolección de datos en un grupo focal de cuatro maestros y un directivo docente. Al respecto, los principales hallazgos dan cuenta de un abanico de experiencias vividas por los docentes en su labor pedagógica durante pandemia, en el cual predominan la frustración, las expectativas, la resiliencia y la adaptación a las nuevas condiciones del contexto educativo. Asimismo, es posible reconocer la importancia del docente como fuente de transformación en los procesos educativos y como puente entre la calidad y el desarrollo de competencias, al considerar aspectos como la innovación y la vinculación de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TIC). Con esto, se concluye que el maestro tiene una conciencia dispuesta a realizar el mayor esfuerzo en su labor educativa; asimismo, se advierte que busca cambiar su práctica pedagógica para adaptarla a los nuevos esquemas provocados con la pandemia.
Intuición e imaginación en los experimentos mentales para la enseñanza de las ciencias
Authors: Vélez Rengifo Juan Carlos
Published: June 2023

En este artículo voy a presentar dos rasgos fundamentales de los experimentos mentales[1], a saber: la intuición y la imaginación, los cuales permitirán delimitar los criterios para determinar cuándo un EM es una bomba de intuición justificada y cuándo no lo es. Se expondrán para este objetivo las tesis de Elke Brendel (2003) y las de Jorge Ornelas (2016), principalmente. Sin embargo, se realizará una breve reseña por las principales posiciones acerca de los EMs. Finalmente, argumento que los EMs dentro del campo de la teoría de la enseñanza de la ciencia constituyen la mejor herramienta de pensamiento que tenemos, ya que se ejecutan sobre modelos mentales y, por tanto, constituyen elementos fundamentales para promover la enseñanza de la ciencia

 

[1] En adelante, EM para hacer referencia al término en singular y EMs cuando se trata del término en plural.
PTGNG: An Evolutionary Approach for Parameter Optimization in the Growing Neural Gas Algorithm
Authors: ALALKAWI Mohanad Dhari Jassam , AL SHEHABI Shadi , YILDIRIM IMAMOGLU Meltem
Published: June 2023

Growing Neural Gas (GNG) algorithm is an unsupervised learning algorithm which belongs to the competitive learning family. Since then, GNG has been a subject to vaious developments and implementations found in the literatures for two main reasons: first, the number of neurons (i.e., nodes) is adaptive. Meaning, it is periodically changed through adding new neurons and removing old neurons accordingly in order to find the best network which captures the topological structure of the given data, and to reduce the overall error in that representation. Second, GNG algorithm has no restrictions when compared to other competitive learning algorithms, as it is both free in the space and the number of the neurons. In this paper, we propose and implement an evolutionary based approach, namely PTGNG, to tune GNG algorithm parameters for dealing with data in multiple dimensional space, namely, 2D, 3D, and 4D. The idea basically relies on finding the optimum set of parameter values for any given problem to be solved using GNG algorithm. The evolutionary algorithm by its nature searches a vast space of applicable solutions and evaluates each solution individually. When we implemented our approach of parameters tuning, we can note that GNG captured datasets topological structure with a smaller number of neurons and with a better accuracy. It also showed that the same results appeared when working on datasets with three and four dimensions.
Inovasi Budidaya Jamur Tiram Sebagai Penghasilan Tambahan Di Masa Pandemi
Authors: Dhewi Ratna Marta , Juwita Rakhmini , Suhartono Suhartono , Kristiani Veronica
Published: June 2023

During the Covid-19 pandemic, residents of Talun Village in Rangkasbitung saw the benefits of oyster mushroom farming as an alternative source of income. The Community Service Team is primarily concerned with mapping the problem and developing a solution plan to raise the quantity, quality, and economic worth of oyster mushroom production. To attain the aims, participatory learning, field practice, monitoring, and evaluation are used. To ensure the sustainability of the cultivation, a total of 20 youth members of the youth organization were participating. The following innovation outcomes were achieved: 1) improving mushroom quality by increasing baglog nutrition with the addition of corn groats; 2) the introduction and use of mixing machines for mixing materials; 3) the introduction and use of autoclaves and boiler machines; 4) the use of manual log molds and folding plastic; and 5) mushroom harvesting technique innovation
Evolution of Female Images in the I.A. Grinevskaya’s Works of the 1890s–1900s.
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Sarycheva Kristina V.
Published: June 2023

The article discusses the evolution of female images in the literary and critical writings of I.A. Grinevskaya in 1890s–1900s. The analysis focuses on early works of the author, which reproduce different female types, their life and experiences. In the 1890s Grinevskaya describes recognizable situations in the home and family and women in their traditional roles. By the 1900s her attention shifts to serious social problems, which affects on her interest towards certain types of women, men and their relationships. In the play “Bab” (1903), the main characters, the prophet Bab and his follower Khuret, depart from traditional gender patterns of behavior. One of the main storylines is the women’s movement led by Khuret, which touches upon issues relevant to women at the beginning of the 20th century: women’s education, prejudice against the age, appearance and behavior of women. The play “Bab” marks the beginning of a new stage in the evolution of Grinevskaya’s creativity and worldview. In the late 1900s she herself becomes a member of the women’s movement, and the problems identified in the play will be discussed in her lectures in the 1900s.
The Metamorphosis of Mannerism in Russian Poetry at the Turn of the 19th–20th Centuries: Valery Bryusov and Nikolay Gumilev
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Titarenko Svetlana D.
Published: June 2023

This article is dedicated to the insufficiently studied topic concerning comparative analysis of European mannerism and neo-mannerist tendencies in Russian modernist poetry. The basis of this analysis is formed by ideas of Ernst Robert Curtius regarding mannerism as a constant theme in European literature and classic art history studies (Max Dvořák, Erwin Panofsky) and modern philological studies dedicated to this style of the 16th century. The article examines the poems from early poetry collections by Valery Bryusov, such as “Juvenilia” (1892–1894), “Chefs d’oeuvre” (1894–1896), “Mе eum esse” (1896–1897), and “Pearls” (1910) by Nikolay Gumilev. It demonstrates that the neo-mannerism in Bryusov’s and Gumilev’s poetry was brought upon by influence of French culture and Art Nouveau style, which reveals in the creation of the contingent, aestheticized and exotic image of the world. The poets use techniques of theatricalization in order to develop plots. A complexity of poetic manner is characteristic, principles of surprise poetics are created in line with it. The picturesque scenes, motifs of narcissism and love games are varied. The topoi of mannerism or early baroque are used. It allows us to talk about the actualization of mannerist model of thinking that embody ideas of aesthetic rebel against tradition.
The “Dacha Myth” in Russian Literature of the Turn of the 20th–21st Centuries: The Case of Yuri Mamleev
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Bogdanova Olga A.
Published: June 2023

The formation of the “dacha myth” in Russian literature at the turn of the XX–XXI centuries is shown on the prose of Yu.V. Mamleev, primarily his novel “Wandering Time” (2000). Based on the socio-cultural evolution of the phenomenon of the dacha in the USSR, the dynamics of the “dacha topos” in Mamleev's prose is traced: in the 1960s (“Connecting Rods”, etc.) this is the final apotheosis of the Soviet neo-myth about the Russian landowner's estate as a “nest” of violence and vice; in the 1990s–2000s. (“Wings of Horror”, “Wandering Time”, “World and Laughter”, etc.) this is the birth of a new myth about the post-Soviet dacha with clear positive connotations. To understand the innovative content of the “dacha myth”, the philosophical theses of Mamleev (“Last Doctrine” and “Russian Doctrine”), as well as the essence of his “metaphysical realism” and “metaphysical patriotism” are considered. On this basis, the analysis of six dacha loci in the novel “Wandering Time” is carried out. It is concluded that Mamleev's “dacha myth” is a fundamentally new category compared to the “estate myths" of the Silver Age and the Soviet era, since it is not based on the mythologeme of “paradise on earth” and not the exposure of the “exploitative” “hell”, but the doctrine of “Eternal Russia”, which more than “paradise” and “hell” combined. According to the writer, “Eternal Russia” opens up in a unique dacha space peculiar only to Russia, simultaneously preserving the Absolute (God), opened into an incomprehensible Abyss and preserving its natural and cultural identity.
Sainte-Beuve vs Eckermann, or How the First Russian Translation of “Conversations with Goethe” Was Made
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Andrushchenko Elena A.
Published: June 2023

The article discusses a curious case of the reception of Goethe in Russia in the late 19th century — the first translation of “Conversations with Goethe” (1891), authored by D.V. Averkiev and commissioned by A.S. Suvorin. Taking the expectations of the implicit reader into account had made his newspaper and publishing house one of most successful Russian enterprises by the turn of the century. It also aligned with Averkiev’s Kulturträger attitude, both as a writer who introduced the public to the culture and everyday life of old Russia and as a translator who familiarized it with the achievements of Western European literature and science. In his translation Averkiev utilized an intermediate text, namely É. Delerot’s translation of the “Conversations” into French. He transferred not only its structural features, but also the skeptical opinion of Eckermann’s personality expressed by C.A. Sainte-Beuve in his letter to G. Charpentier. By reducing the original text, extending his translation with materials from Goethe’s correspondence and recollections about him, Delerot corrected the “wrong” genre of the source text — with the ideal seen in J. Boswell’s book on S. Johnson. Averkiev retained the essential features of the intermediate text, but complemented it with his own article as well as footnotes bringing the text closer to Russian understanding. He expanded some footnotes into detailed comments on the history of literature and theatre, which he specialized in. Having emerged in the depths of a fading culture, Averkiev’s translation anticipated the future explorations of Russian modernism, whose representatives studied the personality of Goethe via his translation and quoted the German writer’s conversations in his interpretation.
Rabbit, Rabbit: Analysing the Hare/Rabbit Characters in Ukrainian and English Fairy Tales
Authors: Morozova Iryna
Published: June 2023

Artistic images of animal characters in beast stories studied through the prism of national mentality reveal specific animal-human concepts rooted in the readers’ mindsets. This essay focuses on the hare/rabbit as a popular character in animal tales, with an attempt to enhance intercultural relations in the Ukrainian/English world by explaining the peculiarities of the surrounding reality present in beast stories. The paper discloses similar and distinctive characteristics of animal stories on two levels, that is, by contrasting the author’s literary tale with the folk-tale, and by studying the collective image of hare in Ukrainian folk-tales against the background of Peter Rabbit from Beatrix Potter’s stories. The research does not dwell on the zoological peculiarities of the chosen animals or the Aesop fables, but highlights the psychological characteristics of the animals under study in the context of their “national identities”. The work results in disclosing a deep connection between games and animal tales; since both the storyteller’s and the audience’s mental work is based on the game-like perception of the virtual world of the story. The literary images of the hare/rabbit in Ukrainian and British tales differ radically. Ukrainian animals are presented as meek and subdued creatures relying on outside help and rarely (ranking sixth amongst animal protagonists) becoming the leading characters. In contrast, British bunnies are energetic and boisterous, trying their best to overcome any difficulties. The authors explain this fact by references to differences in the historical development of the two cultures under analysis.
Cultural Implications of Nature and Eco-Consciousness in Select 21st Century Indian Retellings of the Mahabharata
Authors: Devi Rashmita , Piraji Prachand Narayan
Published: June 2023

Ecology and environmental catastrophes have found an immense place in Indian classical literature. As Indian mythology shapes the culture of the country, worshipping nature remains an intrinsic part of it. The great Indian epic, the Mahabharata, is one of the earliest Sanskrit literary texts that lay a platform to edify people about the value and importance of ecological equilibrium. This paper aims at studying the relationship between nature, humans, and culture through select 21st-century Indian mythological retellings. For this purpose, Meenakshi Reddy Madhavan’s retellings titled The One Who Swam with the Fishes (2017) and The One Who Had Two Lives (2018) from her Girls of the Mahabharata series have been taken as the primary texts. Primarily, it examines the role played by Nature in the lives of the protagonists as an important character. Theologically, in the Hindu culture, nature is venerated for possessing mythical supremacy. The present article reflects this supremacy of nature celebrated through the character of Yaksha. While investigating the employment of various techniques to illuminate nature’s unpredictable qualities such as soothing, nurturing, aesthetic, ethereal, powerful, destructive and alive, the study focuses on looking at how the characters are highly influenced by nature and on understanding the character of human influence on nature centralizing the idea that human existence is possible only if there is a harmonious coexistence with nature. Ecocriticism has been applied as a theoretical framework in the paper for critical analysis of human-nature interaction and the cultural implications of it reflected in select novels.
The Quest for Ultimate Truth in Ryūnosuke Akutagawa’s “In a Grove”
Authors: Prasol Eugenia
Published: June 2023

The paper focuses on Akutagawa’s story “In a Grove” and examines it through the framework of literary modernism and the concepts of traditional Japanese aesthetics such as traditional images of ghosts and women in tales and fables of old Japan. The paper studies the motif of ultimate truth and the search for it as well as the impossibility to find it as distinctive features of modernism. It analyzes compositional features of the story, examines the origins of the plot and the possible literary influences. The paper deals with the change in the situational and psychological roles of the main characters and addresses the use of the fantastic as a writing technique, proving that said elements underscore the sense of uncertainty in the unknowable world. A unique narrative is created, and it surpasses the modernist strategies, marked by epistemological uncertainty, which is simultaneously the characteristic feature of Japanese literature of the twentieth century, with its ambiguous attitude to truth, reality and fantasy.
Interaction between ownership structure and systemic risk in the European financial sector
Authors: Bellavite Pellegrini Carlo , Camacci Rachele , Pellegrini Laura , Roncella Andrea
Published: June 2023

This empirical study examines the interaction between systemic risk and corporate governance in European financial institutions. Specifically, we investigate how two corporate governance issues, ownership concentration, and institutional investors’ presence, affect systemic risk. We use the conditional value-at-risk (CoVaR) approach (Adrian & Brunnermeier, 2016) to measure systemic risk and analyze balanced panel data of 96 listed banks from 19 European countries during the period 2011–2020. We choose the European context of its corporate governance’s heterogeneity, the presence of a high level of institutional ownership, and the financial turmoil it has been through over the period analyzed. Our findings reveal that ownership concentration decreases systemic risk, while the high presence of institutional investors increases it. This study contributes to the existing literature by shedding light on the relationship between corporate governance and systemic risk, and how it varies across different ownership structures and institutional contexts. Furthermore, this study provides valuable insights for regulators and policymakers in designing effective corporate governance frameworks that can mitigate systemic risk in financial institutions.