bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Исследование параметров нейронной системы спинного мозга в терагерцовой области частот
Authors: Оганесян Т. Н. , Макарян А. О. , Мартиросян Р. М.
Published: July 2024

Փորձնականորեն հետազոտվել են կենդանու ողնուղեղի նյարդային հյուսվածքների էլեկտրադինամիկական պարամետրերը էլեկտրամագնիսական ալիքների տերահերցային տիրույթում (0.2 - 2 ՏՀց)՝ արտաքին լարման ազդեցության դեպքում։ Դիտարկվող տիրույթի ցածրհաճախային մասում դիտվել է ռեզոնանսային կլանում: Ենթադրվում է, որ բավականաչափ բարձր լարման ազդեցության տակ բացվում են ողնուղեղի նյարդաթելերի Ռանվիեի սեղմվածքները, ինչի պատճառով նյարդաթելերը վերածվում են յուրահատուկ հաղորդալարերի, իսկ ամբողջ նմուշը՝ այդ հաղորդալարերից բաղկացած դիֆրակցիոն ցանցի:
In this work, we experimentally studied the electrodynamic parameters of the nerve fibers of the animal’s spinal cord in the terahertz range of electromagnetic waves (0.2 – 2 THz) under the influence of external voltage. Resonant absorption was observed in the low-frequency region of the observed range. It is assumed that under the influence of a sufficiently high voltage, the nodes of Ranvier of the nerve fibers of the spinal cord open, due to which the nerve fibers turn into specific conducting wires, and the entire sample becomes a diffraction grating consisting of these wires.
Дополнительные информативные параметрык формуле Курлова
Authors: Матевосян А. К.
Published: July 2024

Обосновывается необходимость дополнения псевдодроби в общепринятой и широко используемой формуле Курлова нормированными показателями суммарного массового содержания основных ионных макрокомпонентов. Предлагаются частные критерии по оценке дисбаланса химической электронейтральности природной воды. Это позволит совершенствовать ныне используемую типовую классификацию природных вод с применением электроразведочных геоэлектрохимических методов.
Հիմնավորվում է Կուրլովի ընդունված և լայնորեն կիրառվող բանաձևում կեղծկոտորակի լրացման անհրաժեշտությունը հիմնական իոնային մակրոկոմպոնենտների գումարային զանգվածային պարունակության նորմավորված ցուցիչներով: Առաջարկվում են բնական ջրի քիմիական էլեկտրաչեզոքության անհավասարակշռության խախտման գնահատման մասնակի չափանիշներ: Դա նաև թույլ կտա կատարելագործել բնական ջրերի ներկայումս օգտագործվող տիպային դասակարգումը` էլեկտրահետախուզական երկրաէլեկտրաքիմիական մեթոդների կիրառմամբ:
The article substantiates the need to supplement the pseudo-fraction (in the generally accepted and widely used Kurlov formula) with normalized indicators of the total mass content of the main ionic macrocomponents, and also proposes particular criteria for assessing the imbalance of the chemical electroneutrality of natural water. This will make it possible to improve the currently used standard classification of the chemical composition of the natural waters using electrical prospecting by geoelectrochemical methods.
Analysis of patients admitted to the intensive care unit from the emergency department
Analysis of patients admitted to the intensive care unit
Authors: ALPASLAN Mustafa , BAYKAN Necmi , SE Muhammed , AKAN Ay , SALT mer
Published: July 2024

Objective: To analyze the effects of these data on mortality by examining the demographic data, laboratory findings, most common reasons for hospitalization, duration of hospitalization according to diagnosis and clinics of patients admitted to intensive care units from the emergency department.
Materials and Methods: This study was a retrospective analysis of patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit of a secondary care hospital between 01.01.2022 and 31.12.2022. Demographic data, comorbid diseases, laboratory data, diagnosis and length of hospitalization were determined. In-hospital mortality rates were determined and comparative analyses of demographic data and mortality were performed according to diagnoses.
Results: The study included 1245 patients.The mean age of the patients was 69.23±15.97 years and 59.9% were male. The most common comorbidities were hypertension (43.5%), diabetes mellitus (23.9%) and coronary artery disease (21%).Cardiology (46.6%), pulmonology (16.3%) and internal medicine (15.7%) were the clinics that admitted the most patients, respectively.The most common diagnoses were acute coronary syndrome (45.7%), pneumonia (22.6%) and acute renal failure (8%).The mean duration of hospitalization was 11.76±7.80 days.The duration of hospitalization was significantly higher in patients with exitus and was 14.93±12.25 days (p=0.000). While 52.4% of the patients were discharged, in-hospital mortality rate was 47.6%. 65.7% of the patients were over 65 years of age and the highest rate of hospitalization was 41.8% in patients over 75 years of age. Although there was a significant difference between the diagnosis and the duration of hospitalization (p=0.000).
Conclusion: Comparison of the data between discharged and in-hospital exitus patients in patients admitted to the intensive care unit from the emergency department showed mostly significant differences. Predicting the mortality of these patients, determining the severity of the disease and determining the factors affecting the length of hospitalization are important for the development of new treatment protocols.
Evaluation of the Systemic Immune-Inflammatory Index and Its Relationship with Disease Severity in Patients with Alopecia Areata
Authors: Erduran Funda , Akta Ak
Published: July 2024

Aim: Systemic Immune-Inflammatory Index (SII) is an index that assesses the systemic inflammatory response and has been increasingly used in recent times. The objective of this study is to evaluate the role of systemic inflammation in alopecia areata (AA) by examining the SII and to investigate its relationship with disease severity.
Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study in which SALT (Severity of Alopecia Tool) scores, SII values, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratios (NLR) of patients diagnosed with AA and followed up at our clinic between January 2023 and March 2024 were evaluated.
Results
The study included a total of 153 patients with AA (99 males and 54 females) and 91 healthy controls. NLR in the patient group (2.24 ± 0.64) was significantly higher than in the control group (2.04 ± 0.54) (p = 0.013). SII in the patient group (593.38 ± 214.25) was also significantly higher than in the control group (497.26 ± 154.72) (p = 0.001). There was a significant positive, correlation between the SALT score and the NLR (p = 0.001). Similarly, there was a significant positive correlation between the SALT score and the SII (p = 0.001). The SII for the group with alopecia universalis was significantly higher than for other patient groups (p = 0.001). There was a positive, statistically significant relationship between disease duration and both the NLR and SII (p = 0.001 and p = 0.001).
Conclusion: We observed elevated inflammatory parameters suggesting systemic inflammation in patients with AA. The NLR and SII were both higher in the patient group compared to the control group. Additionally, as the SALT score, increased, so did the levels of NLR and SII. We concluded that in addition to its diagnostic utility in AA, SII also serves as a biomarker that correlates with disease severity.
An 'Educated Heart' and Teaching Practice
Authors: Kawalilak Colleen , Groen Janet
Published: July 2024

One might refer to this as a simple paper-simple, but not to be interpreted as sub-standard in any lesser or derogatory sense. Rather, what we share is a reflection of sorts, a reflection that draws from our lived experience as lifelong, adult learners and adult educators. In this reflection, we speak ' from' the heart and ' about' the heart- about the interconnectivity of teachers and learners in the teaching-learning dynamic, and about the foundational needs of all members in any learning community to feel valued, validated, significant, and included. Guided by 'heart' in our teaching practice, we aim to illuminate and reclaim the critical importance of ' the relational,' between teacher and learner, in support of a learning community that provides safe and challenging spaces that invite inner exploration, critical reflection, and deep inquiry. Drawing from the words and wisdom of Parker Palmer in The Courage to Teach, we reflect on heartfelt learning moments as lifelong, adult learners and educators. We then extend our reflections by acknowledging the courage it takes and some of the challenges that call forth thoughtful navigation when we open to be guided by an 'educated heart.' We speak to how this courage may provide a pathway to spaces and places of learning where an educated heart may prove to be the most valuable resource that any teacher might develop and be guided by, in support of our own learning and the learning of those we are privileged to journey with along the way.
Helping Qatar Achieve its National Vision 2030: One Successful International Branch Campus
Authors: Critchley Kim , Saudelli Mary Gene
Published: July 2024

Higher education today is promoting internationalization efforts and the development of an International Branch Campus (IBC) is one manner of this internationalization effort. Little scholarly work has been published thus far that traces the history or development of an International Branch Campus (IBC). This paper shares the development of the University of Calgary in Qatar (UCQ) from inception to today. Aspects of development of UCQ provided are insight to the priorities set by the leadership, faculty, staff and students at UCQ, and the progress that has been made in overcoming the barriers inherent in being an IBC to achieve these priorities. The priorities have been aligned with the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Eyes High vision for the UC, Canada and are believed to be the reason for the success of this IBC. Presented is a discussion focussed on: two worlds coming together, IBCs and known challenges, UCQ one successful IBC, and lessons learned. The authors include their recommendations which include support from home and host communities, recognition of structural and cultural boundaries, and community engagement.
Direct Phonemic Awareness Instruction as a Means of Improving Academic Text Comprehension for Adult Language Learners
Authors: Tweedie M. Gregory , Johnson Robert C. , Kay D. William , Shimoda Jody
Published: July 2024

At an international branch campus of a Canadian university located in Qatar, difficulty comprehending academic English text has been an institutionally acknowledged barrier to student success. A team of teacher-researchers in the English for Academic Purposes program conducted a quasi-experimental investigation into the efficacy of phonemic awareness instruction as a means of addressing this competency gap. This project was conducted in an attempt to achieve better alignment between teaching strategies, classroom activities, and student learning outcomes. Sixty-seven students, enrolled in three program level s, were given one hour per week of standardised direct phonemic awareness instruction over a 10-week period. Two tests were used to measure pre-/post-instruction differences: a missing vowel identification test and a C-test. Learners in the treatment group improved significantly more in both measures than those in the control group. The results suggest that direct phonemic awareness instruction can promote the development of both vowel recognition and ability to comprehend academic English text among tertiary-level EAP learners in a predominantly native Arabic language environment.
BOOK REVIEW: Teaching and Learning in the Arab World
Authors: Toriida Marie-Claude
Published: July 2024

The book Teaching and Learning in the Arab World is a compilation of 21 papers representing completed research from the Arab Gulf region. The editor, Christina Gitsaki, was the UNESCO Chair in Applied Research in Education at the Sharjah Colleges of Technology at the time of publication. The book was compiled as an attempt to increase the number of published studies on education, teaching, and learning in the Arab region. This effort was due in part to concerns raised in the 2009 Arab Knowledge Report by the United Nations Development Program (as cited in Gitsaki, 2011) regarding the state of education in Arab countries. The purpose of the book is to provide an overview of some of the challenges and issues that have arisen in the Arab Gulf region as a result of the fast-paced educational reforms that have been implemented.
Transcultural Perspectives Development: Implications for Cultivating Our Well-being as Emerging Academics
Authors: Nelson Dorothea , Jurkova Sinela , Groen Janet , Aljarrah Ayman , Mace Fanny , Wu Xueqin , Roy Sylvie
Published: July 2024

It is important that PhD students be provided opportunities for holistic growth and development within a university’s increasingly multicultural environment. This article explores the transcultural journey of five doctoral students as they host their colleagues from other cultures, during a doctoral seminar designed to provide collaborative opportunities for the support of the intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions required to cultivate students’ well-being as emerging academics. Linkages are made between transculturalism and well-being as the authors use the transcultural framework and an autobiographical lens to explore students’ reflections and to extract ideas critical to the support of students’ well-being. At the same time they highlight the criticality of institutions offering occasions for students to develop their transcultural competencies throughout their PhD journey.
A Day in the Life: An Examination of Women’s Choices in the Academy
Authors: Burns Amy , Brown Barbara , Eaton Sarah Elaine , Mueller Katherine
Published: July 2024

The choices facing academic women are rooted in expectations around gender roles and career aspirations, and the need to balance their private and professional lives. Through a thematic examination of personal narrative texts, the authors explored the challenges of pre-tenure female academics negotiating complex choices with goals to learn from these challenges and use them to help provide a model of community for other scholars exploring similar issues. Situated within a liberal feminist framework informed by the notion of collective care, action research was used to guide the creation of reflective narrative journals, and the data were examined using a protocol that involved team meetings and collaborative analysis. Five common themes emerged from the data: (a) job satisfaction, (b) time negotiation, (c) attention to others, (d) self-care, and (e) relationship building. Key outcomes point to the need for women to have choices and access to supportive and collaborative learning environments that promote wellness.
Reflecting and Informing Health and Wellness: The Development of a Comprehensive School Health Course in a Bachelor of Education Program
Authors: Russell-Mayhew Shelly , Ireland Alana , Murray Kerri , Alberga Angela S. , Nutter Sarah , Gabriele Tina , Peat Gavin , Gereluk Dianne
Published: July 2024

We present a case study articulating a process by which the University of Calgary created a health and wellness course for the Bachelor of Education (BEd) program. This course will now be a mandatory degree requirement for all students in both the elementary and secondary specializations. We focus on the essential conditions in the university environment that occurred over eight years and enabled the course preparation, such as leadership from a health champion, student involvement, support from administrators and faculty-wide awareness building, innovative teaching practices, information access and evidence/research, allocation of resources and written policy, and campus relations, an interdisciplinary team, and community outreach. Within the comprehensive school health framework, there are four distinct but related components, including social and physical environment, teaching and learning, healthy school policy, and partnerships and services. Through the case study, we illustrate how the development of this CSH course in a BEd program both reflected and informed the wellness culture of our educational institution.
An Empirical Review of the Mental Health and Well-being of Online Instructors
Authors: Makarenko Erica , Andrews Jac J.W.
Published: July 2024

This current review examined the findings from the empirical literature relative to the mental health and well-being of distance learning instructors and the social-emotional influences and effects of online instruction with attention to associated gender differences. A systematic literature review was conducted; as a result, it appears that there is a paucity of research related to the mental health and well-being of online instructors in higher education settings. Of this limited research, results indicate that online instructors are more susceptible to experiences of isolation and emotional distress than face-to-face instructors and that female instructors tend to fare worse in terms of experiencing emotional distress than their male counterparts. However, there are mixed findings with respect to these results. Continued research in this area is warranted due to the limited number of studies and mixed findings in this area especially due to the growing rate of online course delivery in higher education. The implications from the research findings and some future research directions are discussed.
Self-care and Well-being in Social Work Education: Creating New Spaces for Learning
Authors: Drolet Julie , Samson Patricia , Tanchak Sherri , Kreitzer Linda , Hilsen Leeann
Published: July 2024

Social work is a profession dedicated to the promotion of human rights and social justice in support of marginalized populations. Those dedicated to the pursuit of this quest will encounter both triumphs and tragedies on their journey. Students encounter classroom learning experiences that challenge their values, beliefs, and assumptions, which can create stress and dilemmas that may exceed their coping capacities. This article examines teaching and learning strategies designed to foster wellness and self-care by reflecting on teaching practices in two required undergraduate social work courses. Through an examination of the professional use of self, and developing wellness plans in field education, teaching and learning strategies are presented to demonstrate the relationship between ethics, self-care, and reflection.
How to Teach Big Words in Critical Literacy to Pre-service Teachers
Authors: Lee Cheu-jey
Published: July 2024

While critical literacy has been intensively researched and become widely known in academia, it does not seem to take root in the classroom. There are a plethora of terms/concepts used in critical literacy that are not so “user-friendly” to classroom teachers. In this paper, I will share how I as a teacher educator teach some “big words” in critical literacy in a way that pre-service teachers can relate to and apply in an elementary classroom. Specifically, I will present a few terms/concepts in critical literacy that the pre-service teachers in my elementary literacy/language arts methods courses find difficult to grasp. I will also discuss how I help the pre-service teachers understand these terms/concepts and connect them to their future classrooms. The purpose of this paper is to bring the high-level theorizing in critical literacy down to the language that pre-service teachers can comprehend and explain to their future students in order to bridge the gap between theory and practice in critical literacy.
Nuts and Bolts of Educational Policy and Educational Governance: Unpacking the Nexus between the Two through a Holistic Educational Policy-Governance Approach
Authors: Raza Kashif , Chua Catherine
Published: July 2024

Abstract: Just like that ancient riddle about who came first between the egg and the chicken, researchers interested in educational policy and educational governance keep arguing whether educational policies guide institutional governance or institutional governance controls educational policy formation, implementation, and reform. Although there is consensus about the interconnectedness between the two, controversies about their roles in each other’s establishment and functioning continue to surface in literature on the topics and researchers remain interested in investigating the nexus between them. However, there is still confusion about what to consider when performing an educational policy-governance analysis. This paper discusses the relationship between educational policy and educational governance, and the debates surrounding their influence on each other. The findings of our literature review reveal that whether it is educational policy or governance, they can be categorized into three levels (top-down, bottom-up and middle-out) in terms of planning, implementation and review. Although traditional educational policy-governance analysis that usually focuses on one of the three levels may help understand each level separately, this paper proposes a holistic educational policy-governance approach (HEPGA) that can be useful in considering the complexity, interconnectedness and collectivism that characterize contemporary educational policy-governance practices.
A Comparison Between Physical Education in Canadian Schools Versus Egyptian Schools: A First Reflection
Authors: Ahmed Hesham , Elhady Hossam
Published: July 2024

Abstract: This paper compares the major aspects of the Canadian and Egyptian curricula in physical education. The paper presented each country's geography and demography background, reflecting the aim of the physical education curricula. Also, considering the governance of education, how each country shapes its curricula, and how they form the policy of the physical education aims. We also conducted a small interview with a few children who had studied for at least one year in an Egyptian school and then came to Canada and spent at least a term in Canadian schools in order to understand how they felt in those different educational systems. This comparison showed some preliminary outcomes that will be useful to the Egyptian side to get an idea of how the curriculum gets shaped in one of the developed countries and also provides a general understanding of the education system in both countries. The paper showed some similarities but also illustrated huge gaps between the two countries in particular aspects, such as the ratio between the number of students and the schools, the expenditures on education, and the elements that shape each country's physical education curricula.
Seismic Performance of the Building Resting on Sloping Ground with Shear Wall
Authors: Ahmed Mr. Mohammed Waaez ,   Civil Engineering Department Sanmati Engineering College, Washim., Shaikh Prof. M Salman ,   Civil Engineering Department Sanmati Engineering College, Washim.
Published: July 2024

The behavior of buildings on sloping ground differs from those on flat ground. Buildings in hilly areas that are prone to earthquakes are often irregular and not symmetrical, making them vulnerable to serious damage during an earthquake. Therefore, it is crucial to consider the effects of earthquakes and design buildings that can resist them for safety reasons. Shear walls are commonly used to resist lateral loads in multistory concrete buildings for better seismic performance. They provide significant strength and stiffness in their orientation direction, reducing the building's lateral movement. This study aims to analyze the seismic performance of buildings on sloping ground with and without shear walls using linear time history analysis in structural engineering software SAP2000. Keywords: Seismic Performance, Shear wall, Critical column, Linear time History Analysis.
Web Design Encompasses UI,UX and Responsive Development
Authors: Bhoomika K ,   MCA.Dept RNS Institute Of Technology, Narayan Dr Rajani ,   MCA.Dept RNS Institute Of Technology
Published: July 2024

Abstract—The goal of abstract design is to create visually ar- resting and thought-provoking user interfaces without necessarily depending on realistic representations. It entails utilizing bold colors, unusual shapes, and imaginative typography to create a singular and engrossing user experience. Art, architecture, and even surrealism are all frequently included into abstract design to create a surreal ambiance that emotionally connects with people. Abstract design has the power to arouse emotions, ignite the imagination, and even subvert consumers’ preconceptions by defying conventional design standards. Abstract components are useful in web design because they can be utilized to make websites stand out from the competition with dynamic backgrounds, inter- active animations, and creative navigation.Abstract components in web design can give a website a sophisticated, creative touch. In abstract design, non-representational shapes, forms, and colors are used to create a distinct visual language that does not always replicate scenes or items from the real world. This method can produce visually arresting and thought-provoking user interfaces that emotionally connect with users. Innovative navigation sys- tems, dynamic backgrounds, and interactive animations may all be made with abstract design to make a website stand out from the competition. Web designers can defy conventional design rules and produce a genuinely immersive user experience that makes an impression by introducing abstract components.
The Effect Of Production Costs On Net Income In Textile And Garment Companies Listed On The Indonesian Stock Exchange
Authors: Nur Alisa  , Asri Jaya  , Nurlina Nurlina
Published: July 2024

This research aims to determine the effect of production costs on net income in manufacturing companies in the textile and garment sub-sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This research uses quantitative methods. The sampling method used is purposive sampling with a sample of 15 textile and garment companies. The data source used is secondary data. Data was collected using library research and documentation from financial reports published by the company. The analytical tool used is the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.
Based on the research results, it was found that the production costs have a positive and significant effect on net profit as shown in the t-test results, the calculated t value > t table is 2.246 > 1.997 with a significant value of 0.028 < 0.05, which means Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. So it can be concluded that production costs partially have a positive and significant effect on net profit.
The Effect of Exchange Rate Volatility on Exports: The Case of Canada’s Exports to United States
Authors: Erem Emmanuel
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of real exchange rate volatility between the Canadian dollar and United States (US) dollar on real exports from Canada. The study made use of quarterly data from 1960-2017; over half a century. The GARCH (1, 1) was used to model real exchange rate volatility. After finding the variables were non-stationary with no evidence of co-integration, a Vector Autoregression (VAR) model was used to investigate the short-run relationship in the variables making use of the Granger causality technique and impulse response functions.

The results reveal that the effect of exchange rate volatility between the Canadian dollar and the US dollar is of mixed signs, with coefficients that are not statistically significant, thus, exchange rate volatility does not have an effect on the real exports of Canada to the US. In addition, the real exchange rate volatility does not Granger cause real exports. This result contradicts economic theory that predicts a negative effect of exchange rate volatility on exports. However, Tenreryo (2007) and Aristotelous (2001) report the same result in their studies.
Review of Lisa D. Powell, The Disabled God Revisited: Trinity, Christology, and Liberation
Authors: McCabe Kevin
Published: July 2024

Review of Lisa D. Powell, The Disabled God Revisited: Trinity, Christology, and Liberation
Review of John Raymaker and Pierre Whalon, Attentive, Intelligent, Rational, and Responsible: Transforming Economics to Save the Planet
Authors: St. Amour Paul
Published: July 2024

Review of John Raymaker and Pierre Whalon, Attentive, Intelligent, Rational, and Responsible: Transforming Economics to Save the Planet
Table of Contents, Vol. 13, No. 2, Complex Situations
Authors: Lysaught M. Therese
Published: July 2024

Table of Contents, Vol. 13, No. 2, Complex Situations
Daar in dat kleine stadion aan de haven …
Authors: Martens-Olivier Tijmen
Published: July 2024

Daar in dat kleine stadion aan de haven … De zaak FC Volendam/Jonk c.s.

Binnen een voetbalclub kan veel misgaan. In dit artikel wordt ingegaan op de strijd tussen de RvC en het bestuur van voetbalclub Volendam, en op het arbeidsrechtelijke conflict tussen Wim Jonk en Volendam. Nadat de RvC het bestuur had ontslagen stuurde Wim Jonk een bericht naar de pers: ‘wij gaan stoppen’. Volendam meende dat dit een arbeidsrechtelijke opzegging betrof. De KNVB arbitragecommissie gaat zeer lezenswaardig in op de vraag of er sprake was van een rechtsgeldige opzegging, hoe een werkgever dat zorgvuldig onderzoekt en uiteindelijk ook op de vraag of de arbeidsovereenkomst met Jonk moest worden ontbonden.
The Relationship Between Global and Contextualised Personality and Workplace Burnout in Secondary School Teachers
Authors: Jakšić Krešimir ,   Department of Psychology, University of Zadar, Zadar, Croatia, Burić Irena ,   Department of Psychology, University of Zadar, Zadar, Croatia
Published: July 2024

Knowledge about the relationship between personality traits and workplace burnout in teachers is predominantly based on the operationalisation of personality as a stable construct (global personality) and the operationalisation of workplace burnout by means of the Maslach et al. model. However, according to contemporary conceptualisations, personality can also be considered as a context-dependent construct. In addition, Schaufeli et al. have presented their own conceptualisation of burnout at work, which, in contrast to Maslach et al.'s model, is based on clear theoretical assumptions. The aim of the study was therefore to investigate the relationship between personality and burnout at work based on the contemporary conceptualisation of personality (global versus contextualised) and burnout at work (Schaufeli et al. model). A correlational study was conducted with a sample of 142 secondary school teachers. The research findings point to the contribution of the global and contextualised personality dimensions to the dimensions of burnout in the workplace.
How Do Personal Networks Affect Adherence to Epidemiological Measures, Vaccine Hesitancy, and the Risk Assessment of COVID-19?
Authors: Lucić Marko ,   Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy, Zagreb, Croatia, Cepić Dražen , Tonković Željka , Matković Teo ,   Department of Sociology, University of Zadar, Zadar, Croatia,   Department of Sociology, University of Zadar, Zadar, Croatia,   Institute for Social Research in Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Published: July 2024

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, adherence to epidemiological measures was proved related to the information exchanged through personal networks. However, there is still limited evidence on the effect of specific network properties. Using data from a randomised national sample of adults in Croatia (N = 765), we examine the role of various personal networks attributes with regard to three dependent variables: risk assessment of COVID-19, adherence to epidemiological measures and intention to avoid vaccination. We propose "pandemic discussion networks" as personal networks that encompass social contacts with whom respondents exchange pandemic-related information. Network heterogeneity in terms of the discussants' education level contributed to more protective behaviour, while network heterogeneity in terms of age contributed to an inclination towards vaccination. These associations were confirmed independently of behavioural homophily in terms of risky health behaviour, which was also found.
Development of computing devices using external DDR3 RAM
Authors: Izbyshev S. I.
Published: July 2024

This article is aimed at obtaining the necessary knowledge and skills in the development of computing devices and tracing external dynamic memory of the DDR3 type. Debugging of the stages of development of an electronic device with the use of external dynamic memory of the DDR3 type will also be carried out
Happiness in modern Russia and it’s factors
Authors: Uzhentseva A. V.
Published: July 2024

This article examines the definition of happiness from the point of view of different authors. The emphasis is placed on the fact that in recent years in Russia, due to the raging mentality inherent in the Russian people, as well as growing inequality in society and a number of other factors, the overall level of happiness has been decreasing and the irritability of members of society is growing. The factors that, according to the authors, influence the overall feeling of comfort and the level of human happiness are identified and considered in detail. The data of surveys for 2023 are presented, demonstrating a rather mediocre level of happiness of respondents.
Utilizing Artificial Intelligence in Foreign Language Education: Perspectives and Challenges
Authors: Garaeva U. A.
Published: July 2024

This article explores the perspectives and challenges of employing artificial intelligence (AI) in foreign language education. It examines the primary AI technologies, their advantages and limitations, as well as the future prospects of this field.
Technologies and tools for learning English for programmers
Authors: Gofman F. R.
Published: July 2024

This article explores the importance of English for programmers and presents various methods and resources for learning it. The article covers aspects such as learning grammar, new vocabulary, using technology and tools, and the effectiveness of different approaches. The article also includes an overview of the various resources available for learning English, including forums, apps, videos, and online courses. The purpose of the article is to help programmers better understand how to use English in their work and provide them with specific strategies and resources to achieve their language goals.
The Impact of Musical Texts on Foreign Language Learning: Psychological, Theoretical, and Practical Aspects
Authors: Izbyshev S. I.
Published: July 2024

The article explores the influence of musical texts on the process of learning a foreign language. The authors discuss the psychological, theoretical, and practical aspects of using music in the educational process, as well as the role of music in developing various language skills.
A training stand for measuring the parameters of the VOLS
Authors: Antonov M. S. , Kozienko L. V. , Chernov I. N. , Vlasov M. A.
Published: July 2024

The article describes the process of assembling an educational mock-up of a fiber-optic communication line structure for organizing laboratory work for educational purposes. The theoretical aspects of the functioning of fiber-optic transmission systems (VPS), which are used in railway infrastructure, are considered, as well as a set of measures for measuring, operating, connecting and diagnosing optical equipment.
Methodology of laboratory work using technical documentation in English
Authors: Maksimova A. A.
Published: July 2024

This article is a detailed description of laboratory work using technical documentation in English. It discusses the significance, types and methodology of using technical documentation. This article is intended for teachers and students studying technical specialties in English-language training programs
Pioneers of the Word: The Evolution of Language in Early Rock Texts
Authors: Tolstikov A. S.
Published: July 2024

This article examines the evolution of language in early rock texts and their influence on the formation of a cultural context. We study the various stages and styles of early rock music, analyzing the linguistic features of the texts and their impact on linguistic culture and identity. Understanding this will help us better understand the role of early rock lyrics in the development of language and cultural landscape.
Comparison of CorelDRAW and Illustrator desktop software on two different PC configurations in order to determine performance optimization
Authors: Matyunin D. D.
Published: July 2024

The article examines the performance of CorelDraw and Adobe Illustrator software on two different personal computer (PC) configurations.
Gènere, Poder i Ciència: una narrativa crítica feta des de la Psicologia Feminista
Authors: Pujal Llombart Margot
Published: July 2024

Discurs dictat en el context d’un Acte de Reconeixement de la UAB a la trajectòria acadèmica en defensa dels drets de les dones i col·lectius dissidents, atorgat dels de l’Observatori per a la Igualtat, en Commemoració Dia internacional de la dona treballadora (8M). Es construeix una narrativa fruit d’una dedicació de trenta-vuit anys a la UAB que s’organitza entorn els inicis, referents acadèmics, memòria familiar intergeneracional i vincle amb recerca i docència. Es focalitza en un treball d’articulació entre els Estudis de Gènere i la Salut Mental, posant de relleu la crítica teòrico-epistemològica a la intersecció, viscuda en pell pròpia, entre el Gènere, el Poder i la Ciència, en relació amb la Ciència Psicològica i implicacions de la construcció científico-cultural de la Identitat sexual binària en relació a la Ciència de la Salut Mental. Narrativa construïda des del compromís amb el pensament feminista interseccional i per a una psicologia emancipadora i incloent.
Quanto de perda volumétrica e de força do músculo quadríceps femoral éesperada no pós-operatório da reconstrução do ligamento cruzado anterior?
Authors: Thiele André Luis Menezes Schwansee , Ribas-Filho Jurandir Marcondes , Thiele Edilson Schwansee , Thiele Luis Fernando Menezes Schwansee , Cuenca Ronaldo Mafia , Possiedi Rafael Dib , Andreollo Nelson Adami
Published: July 2024

Introduction: When injured and/or reconstructed the anterior cruciate ligament, not only occurs decrease in strength, but also less contraction of the quadriceps, in addition to muscle atrophy. Magnetic resonance imaging and isokinetic dynamometry have offered better evaluation of the pre- and post-surgical periods and can better monitor and predict postoperative rehabilitation.
Objectives: To review the role of volume and strength of the quadriceps femoris muscle before and after reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament and how these measurements correlate with the predictive variables of pre- and postoperative muscle strength.
Method: Integrative review collecting information on virtual platforms. The texts were selected from SciELO, Google Scholar, Pubmed and Scopus. The descriptors related to the topic were the following: anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; magnetic resonance imaging; quadriceps muscle in Portuguese and English with AND or OR search, considering the title and/or abstract.
Results: The entire selected texts were read and 61 articles were included.
Conclusion: A loss of volume and strength of the quadriceps muscle was observed after reconstruction. The loss of strength was 4 times greater than the preoperative volume and 2 times greater postoperatively, with improvement 4 months after the operation.
Efektivitas Inovasi Produk dalam Meningkatkan Penjualan di Koperasi Pondok Pesantren
Authors: Lestari Andika Arsy Suciati , Edita Rachma Kamila  , Sholikhah Afifatus
Published: July 2024

Isu rendahnya penjualan pada koperasi Pondok Pesantren Nurul Ikhlas di Sidoarjo menjadi perhatian utama dalam pengabdian masyarakat ini. Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat adalah mengidentifikasi inovasi produk yang dapat meningkatkan penjualan koperasi tersebut. Metode pengabdian masyarakat melibatkan sosialisasi dan pendampingan dalam pembuatan jajanan baru serta pengemasan ulang produk yang ada. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa inovasi produk mampu menarik minat konsumen dan meningkatkan penjualan secara signifikan. pengabdian masyarakat ini berkontribusi dengan memberikan model inovasi produk yang dapat diterapkan di koperasi pesantren lainnya.
The issue of low sales at the Nurul Ikhlas Islamic Boarding School cooperative in Sidoarjo is a major concern in this community service. Community service aims to identify product innovations that can increase sales of the cooperative. The community service method involves outreach and assistance in making new snacks and repackaging existing products. The results show that product innovation can attract consumer interest and increase sales significantly. This community service contributes by providing a product innovation model that can be applied in other Islamic boarding school cooperatives.
Pengembangan Potensi Petani Jagung Melalui Edukasi Budidaya Jagung Hibrida Di Desa Kesiut, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali
Authors: Cokorda Javandira , Widyastuti Luh Putu Yuni , Ananda Komang Dean
Published: July 2024

Kesiut Village is located in the lowlands area of 266 hectares, with a population of 2,203 people. Most people in the village of Kesiut are corn farmer. The results of the conversation with the chief of the village of Kesiut on May 25, 2022, counseling and outreach were needed as well as direct demonstrations of how to cultivate hybrid corn to farmers in Kesiut Village. The activity was conducted for 3 months, from August 15 to November 17, 2022. The method of integrated community service activities is counseling. Activities carried out to educate how to grow hybrid corn, discuss problems and provide solutions related to hybrid corn cultivation. Initial interviews revealed that 60% of farmers rarely participated in agricultural training activities. Regarding crop failure experienced, 40% often experienced crop failure. The problem often faced by corn farmers in Kesiut Village is the management of downy mildew caused by Peronosclerospora spp. Based on questions by farmers in the activity, farmer in the village of Kesiut already have a basic understanding of hybrid corn cultivation. However, it is necessary to enrich their knowledge about good and correct cultivation techniques, especially seeds requirements, spacing, pest and disease control techniques. Farmers' response to this activity was very positive.
Pendampingan Pascapanen Jeruk Siam untuk Mempertahankan Mutu di Desa Awan Kecamatan Kintamani Kabupaten Bangli
Authors: Pratiwi Ni Putu Eka , Cokorda Javandira , Widyastuti Luh Putu Yuni , Ramdhoani
Published: July 2024

Produksi jeruk tertinggi di Bali terdapat di Kabupaten Bangli dengan 93.162,3 ton per tahun, tetapi pemasaran jeruk dari desa Awan mengalami kendala daya simpan yang pendek saat pengiriman. Berdasarkan beberapa permasalahan yang dialami perlu dilakukan pendampingan terkait penanganan pascapanen Jeruk Siam yang ideal untuk mempertahankan mutu dan daya simpan hingga ditangan konsumen. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan bahwa pelaku usaha Jeruk Siam Desa Awan Kintamani telah berusaha menerapkan teknik pascapanen untuk meningkatkan mutu dan daya simpan jeruk. Mereka melakukan pemanenan tepat waktu, pembersihan dengan metode basah dan kering, penyortiran sesuai standar mutu, serta pengemasan dan penyimpanan pada suhu dan kelembaban ideal. Selain itu, moda transportasi yang aman digunakan untuk menjaga kondisi Jeruk Siam hingga ke pasar dan konsumen.
The highest orange production in Bali is in Bangli Regency with 93,162.3 tons per year, but the marketing of oranges from Awan village is constrained by short shelf life during shipping. Based on several problems experienced, it is necessary to help relate to the ideal post-harvest handling of Siamese Oranges to maintain quality and shelf life until they reach consumers. The results of the community service show that Siamese Orange entrepreneurs in Awan Kintamani Village have tried to apply post-harvest techniques to improve the quality and shelf life of oranges. They harvest on time, clean using wet and dry methods, sort according to quality standards, and package and store at ideal temperatures and humidity. In addition, safe transportation modes are used to maintain the condition of Siamese Oranges until they reach the market and consumers.
Strategi Peningkatan Daya Saing Pukis Mart: Digital Marketing dan Redesain Kemasan
Authors: Zulfaa Gunawan  , Afifatus Sholikhah  , Zahra Gunawan  , Moh. Arrijal Ilman Nafi’  , Khairunnisa  Panglipuring Tyas  , Erly Eka Anindya Putri
Published: July 2024

Pengabdian masyarakat ini berfokus pada pengembangan UMKM Pukis Mart di Bluru Kidul, Sidoarjo. Proses ini melibatkan survei dan wawancara langsung dengan pemilik usaha untuk mengumpulkan data dan informasi. Pengamatan dilakukan di lokasi penjualan untuk memahami faktor hambatan yang dihadapi oleh UMKM Pukis Mart, yang pada awalnya menjual produk tanpa merek. Upaya yang dilakukan untuk meningkatkan daya saing UMKM meliputi re-desain kemasan, varian rasa, dan pemasaran digital. Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi daya saing mencakup jaringan usaha, inovasi produk, dan persaingan usaha. Melalui adanya redesain kemasan dan pengembangan varian rasa, diharapkan UMKM Pukis Mart dapat meningkatkan daya saing dan kekuatan produknya. Novelty pengabdian masyarakat ini terletak pada penerapan strategi pemasaran dan inovasi produk untuk meningkatkan daya saing UMKM dalam industri kuliner.
This community service focuses on developing the Pukis Mart MSMEs in Bluru Kidul, Sidoarjo. This process involves surveys and direct interviews with business owners to collect data and information. Observations were carried out at sales locations to understand the obstacles faced by Pukis Mart MSMEs, which initially sold unbranded products. Efforts made to increase the competitiveness of MSMEs include packaging redesign, flavor variants, and digital marketing. Factors that influence competitiveness include business networks, product innovation, and business competition. Through packaging redesign and the development of flavor variants, it is hoped that Pukis Mart MSMEs can increase the competitiveness and strength of their products. The novelty of this community service lies in implementing marketing strategies and product innovation to increase the competitiveness of MSMEs in the culinary industry.
Influence of Instagram Content Marketing and e-wom on Consumer Purchase Decisions Through Buying Interest (Study on Ayucitra Gallery Consumers By Monokrom Jombang)
Authors: Lailiyah Nurul , Handini Yuslinda , Sisbintari Ika , Xu Shanshan , Xavier Murphy , Elliot McCarty
Published: July 2024

Social media is a tool for searching and selecting information in the form of products and services. The use of social media in Indonesia continues to grow every year, therefore it is widely used by marketers as an opportunity to introduce and offer products. One of them is by creating content marketing and e-WOM. Content marketing and e-WOM are strategies that are considered quite effective in marketing and introducing products to consumers. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of Instagram content marketing and e-WOM on consumer purchasing decisions through the purchase interest variable. The population in the study were consumers of the Ayucitra gallery by monochrome jombang, with a sampling technique using purposive sampling of 120 respondents. Data analysis using path analysis with SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) using smartPLS.3.0 software. The findings concluded that content marketing (X1) has a positive and significant effect on consumer buying interest (Z), e-WOM (X2) has a positive and significant effect on consumer buying interest (Z), buying interest has a positive and significant effect on consumer purchasing decisions (Y), content marketing (X1) has a positive and significant effect on consumer purchasing decisions (Y), e-WOM (X2) has a positive and significant effect on consumer purchasing decisions (Y). content marketing (X1) has a positive and significant effect on consumer purchasing decisions mediated by consumer buying interest (Z) at Ayucitra by Monochrome gallery, e-WOM (X1) has a positive and significant effect on consumer purchasing decisions mediated by consumer buying interest (Z) at Ayucitra by Monochrome gallery