bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Business ethics in the fitness industry
Authors: Πασχαλίδου Κατερίνα
Published: June 2024

Η παρούσα διατριβή διερευνά το ηθικό τοπίο του κλάδου «health & fitness» στην Ελλάδα. Ο στόχος της έρευνας αυτής ήταν πολυδιάσταστος, ήτοι: α) να εξετάσει τη συνολική εικόνα του ηθικού πλαισίου στον εν λόγω κλάδο, από την οπτική γωνία των διευθυντικών στελεχών και των καταναλωτών, β) να διερευνήσει τον τρόπο με τον οποίο τα ατομικά χαρακτηριστικά των διευθυντικών στελεχών επηρεάζουν την ηθική φιλοσοφία τους, γ) να αξιολογήσει την αντίληψη των καταναλωτών σχετικά με την επιχειρηματική ηθική των γυμναστηρίων, δ) να διαπιστώσει πιθανή τμηματοποίηση της αγοράς βάσει της διαμορφωμένης αντίληψης των καταναλωτών περί επιχειρηματικής ηθικής των εν λόγω επιχειρήσεων, ε) να εξετάσει εάν η αντιλαμβανόμενη ηθική καταναλωτή μπορεί μέσα από την τμηματοποίηση της να προβλέψει την επιμέρους καταναλωτική συμπεριφορά, συγκεκριμένα την δια στόματος επικοινωνία, την εμπιστοσύνη και την αφοσίωση των καταναλωτων. Για την επίτευξη των στόχων αυτών, η έρευνα χρησιμοποιεί τρεις διακριτές μελέτες: οι δύο πρώτες αφορούν στους μάνατζερ γυμναστηρίων και η τρίτη στα μέλη γυμναστηρίων. Στην πρώτη και δεύτερη μελέτη, δείγμα αποτέλεσαν τα διευθυντικά στελέχη των γυμναστηρίων, ενώ για την αξιολόγηση της ηθικής τους φιλοσοφίας χρησιμοποιήθηκε το εργαλείο Ethics Position Questionnaire (EPQ) του Forsyth. Στην τρίτη μελέτη, εξετάστηκε η αντίληψη των καταναλωτών περί της ηθικής των ανωτέρω επιχειρήσεων, αξιοποιώντας το εργαλείο Consumer Perceived Ethicality (CPE). Τα αποτελέσματα των δύο πρώτων μελετών ανέδειξαν ότι η εφαρμογή του προσαρμοσμένου στον ελληνικό πληθυσμό εργαλείου EPQ αποδεικνύεται ως αξιόπιστη και σταθερή για την αξιολόγηση της ηθικής ιδεολογίας, προσφέροντας έτσι ένα ισχυρό εργαλείο για την περαιτέρω εξέταση σε αυτό το πεδίο. Το εύρημα που απορρέει από την διακριτική κατανομή των διευθυντών γυμναστηρίων σε δύο κατηγορίες ηθικής, απολυταρχικούς και καταστασιακούς, προβάλλει την ύπαρξη διαφορετικών προσεγγίσεων στην ηθική σκέψη σε αυτό τον τομέα. Επιπλέον, η έρευνα καταλήγει στην πολυπλοκότητα των μεταβλητών που επηρεάζουν τις ηθικές πεποιθήσεις των διευθυντών επιχειρήσεων, καθώς δεν εντοπίστηκε στατιστικά σημαντική σχέση μεταξύ φύλου, ηλικίας και εμπειρίας με τις ηθικές απόψεις. Με την τρίτη μελέτη της παρούσας διατριβής, επιβεβαιώθηκε η εγκυρότητα του εργαλείου Consumer Perceived Ethicality (CPE), για την αξιολόγηση της αντίληψης των καταναλωτών περί της ηθικής ή μη συμπεριφοράς/στάσης των επιχειρήσεων στις οποίες είναι μέλη. Επιπλέον, αποδείχθη η αξία του CPE στην τμηματοποίηση (segmentation) των μελών γυμναστηρίων με βάση ψυχογραφικούς παράγοντες, καθώς και η προβλεπτική του ικανότητα ως προς την εμπιστοσύνη, την αφοσίωση και την δια στόματος επικοινωνία, που οδηγούν σε συμπεράσματα σχετικά με την τελική καταναλωτική συμπεριφορά.
Strain engineering and cultivation optimization of the yeast Yarrowia lipolytica for biotechnological processes
Authors: Τσιρίγκα Ασημίνα-Αναστασία
Published: June 2024

Η ζύμη Yarrowia lipolytica (Y. lipolytica) είναι μία αυστηρώς αερόβια και ελαιογόνος ζύμη, γνωστή για την ικανότητα της να συσσωρεύει ενδοκυτταρικά λιπίδια, τα οποία μπορούν να αξιοποιηθούν ως πρώτη ύλη για βιοντίζελ δεύτερης γενιάς. H ενίσχυση της βιοσύνθεσης των λιπιδίων έχει μελετηθεί διεξοδικά εφαρμόζοντας τεχνολογίες γενετικής μηχανικής και διεργασιών, και εντάσσοντας ως υπόστρωμα την ακατέργαστη γλυκερόλη, μία φθηνή πηγή άνθρακα που αποτελεί παραπροϊόν της παραγωγής βιοντίζελ. Ωστόσο, η παραγωγή των λιπιδίων σε μεγάλη κλίμακα απαιτεί περαιτέρω μελέτη για να καταστεί οικονομικά βιώσιμη. Ο στόχος αυτής της διατριβής είναι να συμβάλει στην καλύτερη κατανόηση της καλλιέργειας της Y. lipolytica σε υπόστρωμα ακατέργαστης γλυκερόλης, και στην ανάπτυξη της διεργασίας παραγωγής λιπιδίων. Ιδιαίτερη έμφαση δίνεται σε τεχνολογίες γενετικής μηχανικής για την ανάπτυξη νέων βελτιωμένων στελεχών και σε μεθόδους βελτιστοποίησης διεργασιών τόσο για την διεργασία εκχύλισης των λιπιδίων όσο και για τη διεργασία ζύμωσης. Η ανασκόπηση της σχετικής βιβλιογραφίας αναδεικνύει (i) τους μεταβολικούς μηχανισμούς που εμπλέκονται στη βιο-μετατροπή της γλυκερόλης σε λιπίδια, (ii) τις προκλήσεις της κλιμάκωσης μεγέθους της εκχύλισης λιπιδίων και (iii) την επίδραση κρίσιμων παραμέτρων ζύμωσης και μεθόδων λειτουργίας του βιοαντιδραστήρα στην κυτταρική ανάπτυξη και τη λιπογένεση. Με βάση τα παραπάνω, η παρούσα διατριβή υποδιαιρείται σε τρία μέρη, με γενικό στόχο την αύξηση της παραγωγής της βιομάζας και των λιπιδίων. Το πρώτο μέρος επικεντρώνεται στη δημιουργία νέων εξελιγμένων στελεχών με ανθεκτικότητα σε υψηλές συγκεντρώσεις γλυκερόλης. Η ανάλυση της διαφορικής γονιδιακής έκφρασης των πιο βελτιωμένων στελεχών αποκαλύπτει τους μηχανισμούς προσαρμογής που οδηγούν στο βελτιωμένο φαινότυπο κάθε στελέχους. Το δεύτερο μέρος αποτελείται από τη βελτιστοποίηση της εκχύλισης λιπιδίων σε εργαστηριακή κλίμακα, με αποτέλεσμα έναν βέλτιστο και βιομηχανικά εφαρμόσιμο συνδυασμό παραμέτρων που αναπαράγεται επιτυχώς σε 50-φορές μεγαλύτερη κλίμακα. Στο τρίτο μέρος, μελετάται η διεργασία ζύμωσης σε εργαστηριακό βιοαντιδραστήρα, επιδιώκοντας την ανάπτυξη ενός μαθηματικού μοντέλου προσομοίωσης και την ανάπτυξη της διεργασίας σε βιοαντιδραστήρα μεμβρανών (MBR). Το μαθηματικό μοντέλο μπορεί να προβλέψει ικανοποιητικά την κινητική της ζύμωσης σε διάφορες συνθήκες λειτουργίας του βιοαντιδραστήρα, ενώ η επιτυχής ενσωμάτωση του MBR στη διεργασία, επηρέασε θετικά την κινητική της ζύμωσης (σε συγκεκριμένες συνθήκες λειτουργίας). Τα αποτελέσματα της διατριβής είναι ενθαρρυντικά για την ανάπτυξης της τεχνολογίας MBR στις ζυμώσεις της ζύμης Y. lipolytica.
Chaste, Fair, and Bountiful: Marston, Fletcher, and the Countess of Huntingdon’s Patronage
Authors: Kolkovich Elizabeth Zeman
Published: June 2024

This essay uncovers the influences of Elizabeth Stanley Hastings, countess of Huntingdon (1588-1633), on household and commercial drama. John Marston’s Ashby entertainment (1607) and John Fletcher’s The Faithful Shepherdess (ca 1608) show how Huntingdon drew upon family tradition and conventional ideals of beauty to facilitate her rise as a patron. A focus on patronage reveals these plays’ shared emphasis on feminine authority within traditional roles. More broadly, this essay urges scholars to reconceive women patrons as co-makers of plays and value their important contributions to theatrical production.
Hannah August. Playbooks and Their Readers in Early Modern England. New York and London: Routledge, 2022.
Authors: Estill Laura
Published: June 2024

This review considers Hannah August's Playbooks and their Readers in Early Modern England.
Sophie Tomlinson, ed. The Family of Love by Lording Barry. Manchester: Manchester University Press, The Revels Plays, 2022.
Authors: Green William
Published: June 2024

This review considers Sophie Tolimlinson's edition of The Family of Love by Lording Barry.
Gesture and Bilingualism: evidence from Polish-English preschoolers.
Authors: Karkowska Klaudia , Boruta-Żywiczyńskia Monika
Published: June 2024

Communication of monolingual and bilingual children differs with respect to words they use in a conversation and choice of gestures accompanying these words. Language dominance can play a vital role in how children use gestures to back up or replace vocabulary items. In the research, we investigated the relationship between language and gestures in bilingual, Polish-English preschoolers. We assumed that children would produce more co-speech gestures in their dominant language, compared to their non-dominant language, which has not been traced thoroughly in the topical research. In the report, we provide theoretical background from gesture studies and language acquisition, we present the procedure used in the experiment, and discuss the analysis of data obtained from four bilinguals: a 53-month-old, two 67-month-old and a 76-month-old. The recordings gathered document gesticulation and speech of the children during a conversation with the researcher, which is conducted in the form of a game. We present quantitative (gesture count) and qualitative analysis of the material gathered during that game.
Религиозная лексика в современном русском и польском языках в переводоведческом, лексикографическом и лингвокультурологическом освещении
Authors: Gadomska Halina
Published: June 2024

During the first quarter of the 21st century, Polish and Russian linguistics have been experiencing an intensification of research into the languages of various Christian denominations. In Poland, it is usually the language of the Polish Catholic Church, traditionally associated with the Polish language; in Russia, it is the language of the Russian Orthodox Church, speaking of which, Church Slavonic and Russian are usually meant. Due to the ongoing geopolitical processes, wellknown classical parallels or connections such as “Polish – Catholic”, “Russian – Orthodox” and directions of this kind of research are undergoing changes. In the Polish Orthodox Church, whose ministers and parishioners until recently used mainly Church Slavonic and Polish, today they increasingly turn to Russian, Belarusian, Ukrainian and other Slavic languages in their daily lives. Therefore, against the background of the predominance of Catholicism and the Polish language, problems arise with the correct interpretation and correct understanding of basic religious names by representatives of various Christian denominations speaking related Slavic languages. As a result, there are studies of parallels and connections such as “Polish, Russian, Ukrainian – Orthodox”, and questions arise, the answers to which can be tried to find in lexicography.
Особливості вербалізації концепту БРЕХНЯ (БРЕХАТИ) в українській лінгвокультурі
Authors: Kalinichenko Vira
Published: June 2024

The paper discusses the prominent verbalization features of the LIES (LYING) concept at the level of the Ukrainian communicators’ paremic worldview, covering the linguistic and cultural aspects. The current piece of research is based upon the selected paremic units and displays the LIES (LYING) concept structure in the Ukrainian language, focusing on the analysis of relevant dictionary definitions as well as semantic and pragmatic load, and communicative tonality with specific social factors to be considered. The author finds that paremies conveying the LIES phenomenon are capable of modeling the justification, rebuke, encouragement, warning, reassurance, mistrust, support, irritation, and threat speech genres. The paper concludes that the LIES (LYING) concept verbalization is possible by means of imperative and exclamatory constructions with ironic, mocking, humorous, and pragmatic tonality to be expressed. Additionally, the author examines the relevant linguistic and philosophical postulates of the LIES phenomenon interpretation, typical of Ukrainian language communicators.
«Я відчуваю себе повноцінною частинкою великої Нації»: українська мова та самоідентифікація студентьської молоді.
Authors: Yaremko Liliya , Levchuk Pavel
Published: June 2024

The article, using the questionnaire method, presents and summarises theoretical issues of national identity and self-identification of student youth in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The article traces the dynamic changes that have taken place in the minds of the younger generation: pride in speaking Ukrainian, a sense of being part of the Ukrainian nation, the formation of a selfsufficient political position of young people, and the positioning of themselves as part of their people in preserving the heritage of the Ukrainian nation (respectively, language, culture, history, traditions, etc.). There is a noticeable trend towards an increase in the number of young people who choose Ukrainian as their language of communication, and a greater use of Ukrainian content on social media. Young people eagerly learn other languages (in particular English, and Polish) in addition to Ukrainian in order to improve their language skills, communicate with foreigners in a wide range of ways, improve their professional skills, travel, translate books and articles, learn about the cultural values of other countries, and get information about Ukraine and events taking place in it.
Інтерпретація авторського «Я» крізь призму епістолярного дискурсу Ольги Кобилянської
Authors: Kosmeda Tetyana , Papish Vitaliia
Published: June 2024

The paper highlights the postulates of personal discourse theories (egotext) designed for the aspectual clarification of Olha Kobylianska’s epistolary discourse originality. The strokes of the writer’s biography are analyzed via the prism of her self-awareness concerning individual preferences, passions, and aspirations, in particular with an indication of the incomplete life potential realization (loneliness is critically evaluated), the presentation of the philosopher’s key worldviews, primarily feminist (gender) beliefs, and the understanding of her own creative potential national-genetic basics. It is demonstrated how O. Kobylianska expresses her views on the environment, religion, mysticism, psychology, and shows her love for learning and mastering Polish and German as foreign languages; her artistic writing in general, the tendency to intuitive prediction reflections, and her interest in music and theater are also discussed in the piece of research. The artist sincerely admits that her emotions are not always controlled during the creative process, as well as in real-life situations. In the writer’s epistolary thesaurus, one can trace the vocabulary and phraseology frequency to indicate certain psychological states and emotions, which proves that in O. Kobylianska’s nature are high sensuality, emotionality, and expressiveness. The artist’s epistolary behavior features (politeness,self-irony, humorous tone, benevolence and emotionality) display her epistolary idiostyle originality, indicating a distinct soul sensitivity. The lexeme soul has a high frequency in the text of the considered letters and presents powerful semantic and pragmatic content. O. Kobylianska’s letters analysis makes it possible to claim that she is a talented writer, an introverted type of thinking individual, a born psychologist, as well as a connoisseur of Ukrainian and other linguistic cultures.
Desconectados: causas y remedios de la brecha digital.
Authors: Díaz Luis Eduardo
Published: June 2024

Se explican las causas de la brecha digital y se examinan algunas prácticas nacionales para su superación. El método empleado es el explicativo, analizando documentos de diversas fuentes sobre esta revolución digital que, en la perspectiva de los derechos humanos, debe ser para todos. Se muestra cómo la secuencia digital consume el tiempo de los cibernautas y cómo una parte de la riqueza mundial circula por la red con dominios e influencias significativas e instables condiciones de empleo. La protección social está seccionada en diferentes grupos que amplían las diferencias entre interconectados y desconectados, donde las redes pueden trucar la realidad y la colectividad puede ser reemplazada por la conectividad. En esta fase tan apresurada, dividida y horizontal, las agrupaciones tienen poca cohesión. Entre otras medidas, la superación de la brecha pasa por la financiación del equipamiento y la tecnología, la inserción social y medidas de protección a la salud.
Las mujeres porteadoras en la frontera del Tarajal: el fin del “comercio atípico”, unas relaciones laborales no regularizadas.
Authors: Arnet Rodríguez Alejandro
Published: June 2024

En el presente trabajo se aborda la situación del colectivo conocido como porteadoras, que llevaban a cabo su actividad diaria transfronteriza culminada en el año 2019. Hablamos de un colectivo singular debido a su especial vulnerabilidad, indefensión y feminización. Todo ello producto de la falta de regulación y de cobertura en el sistema público de la Seguridad Social, así como una relación contractual no enmarcada en el Derecho del Trabajo. Por tanto, definiciones conceptuales en materia de “comercio atípico”, “contrabando”, “porteo transfronterizo”, se abordan en el presente artículo. La determinación de la relación laboral del colectivo de porteadoras es analizada desde una perspectiva dual en una dimensión tanto de iure como de de facto, especialmente en esta última acepción. La visión de determinados informantes claves, conocedores sobre este tipo de actividad atípica finalizada hace casi un lustro han sido plasmadas en el documento que presentamos. Del mismo modo se plantean algunas de las líneas de futuro sobre el previsible modelo económico de Ceuta en un ámbito distinto y distante al malogrado porteo transfronterizo
Rural livelihoods, poverty and social protection in a former Soviet country, Kyrgyzstan.
Authors: Aguirre Unceta Rafael
Published: June 2024

In Kyrgyzstan, many rural families have tried to escape poverty by migrating to urban centres within the country or abroad. Although the poverty rate has tended to decline over the course of this century, it has recently increased significantly, mainly due to the COVID pandemic and its aftermath. A few years after independence from the USSR (1991), the national government reintroduced a model of social protection, albeit less generous than that of the Soviet era. With some partial reforms, this model has been maintained until today. Its effectiveness seems insufficient, especially the noncontributory component, which supports poor rural and urban families. The situation of the latter is aggravated by the limited scope and coverage of free public health services. Despite tight national budget margins, fiscal space could be created to refinance some national priorities. These include the social protection system. However, this system should also be redesigned to become more progressive and poverty-oriented.
W poszukiwaniu straconego czasu: Brentano, Husserl i Heidegger
Authors: Chrudzimski Arkadiusz
Published: June 2024

The three philosophers mentioned in the title found the philosophical analysis of time crucial for various reasons. Brentano, in his descriptive psychology, tried to reconcile the metaphysical thesis assuming momentary character of the present with the undeniable phenomenon of presentation of temporally extended objects. Husserl rejected this assumption and interpreted the presentation of temporally extended objects as a genuine perception. Finally, Heidegger started to construe temporality as a basic structure of Dasein, understood as a projection.
Pseudo-Dionizy Areopagita i jego nienapisana teoria sztuki koncepcyjnej
Authors: Dębicki Jacek
Published: June 2024

Despite many attempts to identify the author of the Corpus Dionysiacum, Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite still remains an anonymous figure, being a particularly important thinker for both the medieval East and West. The new approach of the theory of the image and the theory of the symbol that appeared in the Corpus Dionysiacum became the basis for the building of a system that was not only an important contribution to the development of mystical theology, soteriology, but also to medieval aesthetics, especially the theory of religious painting. Pseudo Dionysius the Areopagite never dealt directly with art and, in the manner typical of medieval thinkers, did not turn his attention to painting. So extensively dissecting the theory of the image and the theory of the image-symbol, namely where he used examples from the field of art, he would use them only as metaphors intended to explain theological problems. The purpose of my article is to try to answer the question of whether it is possible to read his theory of art from the content of Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite’s treatises. I pose this problem as an antithesis to classical aesthetics, because I believe it is not possible in any way to link Pseudo-Dionysius’ mystical theology determining his theory of image and image-symbol with the theory of art understood as a skill, and therefore with nothing more than medieval craftsmanship, as constantly postulated by medieval aesthetics.
Ewangelia getta à rebours. Paradoksy żydowskiej i kobiecej tożsamości w Nowej Legendzie Natalii Zylberlast-Zand (1883-1942)
Authors: Dobroczyński Bartłomiej
Published: June 2024

Natalia Zandowa (1883-1942) was an outstanding Polish doctor, neurologist and social activist of Jewish origin, murdered by the Gestapo. Despite numerous achievements and suitable predispositions, this researcher, who sympathised with psychoanalysis, never held a managerial position or had her own clinical facility. Her articles, published in many languages, were characterised by high substantive quality and an almost complete lack of personal threads. In 1933, however, Zandowa published an apocryphal story of a pedagogical and moralising nature, entitled New Legend. The content of this pseudonymous book suggests that the doctor became an unwitting victim of the phenomenon of the so-called ‘Jewish self-hatred’ described by Sander L. Gilman. The new legend appears as Zandowa’s admission of ‘guilt’ - being a Jew and a woman bearing stereotypical features attributed to both groups in Otto Weininger’s controversial book Sex and Character. This prose, however, should be read not so much as a key to the soul of the exceptional doctor, but rather as an indictment of the times in which she happened to live, and even as an accusatory speech against the entire European culture of that period, with its more or less open anti- Semitism and misogyny.
Mikołaj Kopernik jako postać legendarna
Authors: Karas Marcin
Published: June 2024

This article discusses several legendary ways of writing about the history of medieval culture and the figure of the famous astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. The author divided the legends into Enlightenment, Nazi, Communist and general ones. They are all simple but false ways of writing about history by contrast. They come from emotions and prejudices. In the source literature, there is no basis for the legendary image of Copernicus and his era.
Teatr pamięci, pamięć w teatrze. Kazus monodramu Zapamiętaj Clarka Younga i Dereka Goldmana
Authors: Kuchta Anna
Published: June 2024

The presented article focuses on an analysis of the one-man show Remember This by Clark Young and Derek Goldman, using the Memory Studies perspective. The author researches the artistic creation of the main character (Jan Karski, Polish emissary during the Second World War, portrayed on stage by David Strathairn) and the play’s scenography and the meaning of memory as a crucial motif in the drama. It explores the position of Young and Goldman’s work both as a Holocaust testimony and within a broader concept of multidirectional memory. The article references, among others, Geoffrey Hartman, Marianne Hirsch, Michael Rothberg and Barbara Skarga. Keywords: theatre, memory, Jan Karski, Remember This, Holocaust
Joga a filozofia – schematy kształtujące człowieka doskonałego. Przyczynek do dyskusji o przekładalności kultur
Authors: Kudelska Marta
Published: June 2024

The subject of this essay is a comparative analysis of the concepts of philosophy and yoga. Both yoga and philosophy (in its classical meaning) are crucial notions concerning the process of shaping and forming the perfect man. The starting point of the presented research is an analysis of the definition of philosophy (as phrased by Cicero) and the definition of yoga (as concluded in Yoga Sutras). The article focuses on comparing surprisingly similar metaphors, visible in both traditions, which are used to describe consecutive stages leading to designated goals.
Myśli o filozofii dziejów Herdera jako antycypacja Heglowskiej chytrości rozumu
Authors: Kutrzeba Kacper
Published: June 2024

The aim of this paper is to demonstrate several important similarities between Herder’s Ideas on the Philosophy of the History of Mankind and Hegel’s Lectures on the Philosophy of History. Both German philosophers put forward an idea that particular urges and inclinations may inadvertently serve the goals of the reason and they both underline the historical significance of individual passions. As such, it is possible to argue that some antecedents to Hegel’s idea of ‘Cunning of Reason’ lie in Herder’s philosophy. However, it is also crucial to give an account of underlying contradictions in Herder’s philosophy, such as the problem of colonialism.
Czy estetyczna teoria Romana Ingardena oddaje sprawiedliwość dziełom malarstwa przedstawiającego?
Authors: Wysowska Anna
Published: June 2024

In this article I consider the problem of abstract painting as part of Roman Ingarden’s phenomenological theory of art. After briefly presenting the structure and process of aesthetic experience, I look at the concept of painting and the description of its structure as a work of art and as an intentional object. The elements, layers of the work and their functions apply almost entirely to works of figurative painting, but a detailed description of the structure of this type of painting is the starting point for considering the structure of an abstract painting. In an abstract painting, the most important constitutive factors, appearances and objects, are absent. The layer of colour spots, originally belonging to the foundation of being, is the only one present in an abstract painting. Having previously presented the conditions Ingarden required of a potential work of abstract art, I draw attention to the importance of the perception of visual qualities for the reception of any painting, and point out how the issue of the perception of abstract painting reveals the problem of a theory that is not only non-universal, but also, I believe, does not adequately explain the experience of figurative painting.
Associação entre prática de atividade física e aptidão cardiorrespiratória em adolescentes
Authors: Peixoto Márcio Botelho , Borges Thiago Terra , Reichert Felipe Fossati
Published: June 2024

O objetivo do estudo foi verificar a associação entre diferentes volumes de atividade física moderada e/ou vigorosa durante o lazer e  aptidão cardiorrespiratória (ACR) adequada em adolescentes de ambos os sexos. A atividade física moderada (AFM), vigorosa (AFV) ou moderada-vigorosa (AFMV) de lazer foi avaliada por meio de questionário e a ACR foi medida com o teste de vai-e-vem de 20m. Foram utilizados modelos de Regressão Poisson para análises. As AFM, AFV ou AFMV no lazer foram categorizadas de acordo com três limiares de atividade física no lazer (150, 300 e 420 min/sem). Foram consideras para as análises de associação as AFM, AFV e AFMV, de acordo com o compêndio de atividade físicas para adolescentes. A prática de AFMV no lazer por pelo menos 420 min/sem obteve a maior probabilidade de ACR adequada (RP = 2,03; IC 95%: 1,18 – 3,51). Na mesma direção, a prática de AFV por pelo menos 150 min/sem também foi estatisticamente significativa (RP = 1,72; IC95%: 1,07 – 2,80). Os resultados indicaram uma associação positiva entre prática de atividade física no lazer e ACR, independentemente da intensidade e limiar de tempo, enfatizando que a participação em ambas as intensidades de atividade física no lazer estão associadas aos níveis adequados de aptidão cardiorrespiratória.
Cultivating patient safety culture in midwifery practices through incident reporting
Authors: Hassan Nor Amal Hazirah , Rahman Hanif Abdul , Knights Joe , Hashim Sarena , Sharbini Sharimawati , Abdul-Mumin Khadizah H
Published: June 2024

This article explores the critical role of incident reporting in enhancing women's safety in midwifery care. Given the inherently dynamic, and often unpredictable, nature of pregnancy and childbirth, midwives are frequently tasked with navigating complex clinical and emotional scenarios. As women place high expectations on midwives for safe and quality care, incident reporting serves as a vital mechanism for ongoing improvement and learning. The discussion highlights the barriers inhibiting effective incident reporting, including fear of reprisal and blame, lack of understanding of incident reporting and perceived futility. By overcoming these barriers, incident reporting not only identifies and rectifies safety concerns but also acts as a catalyst for cultivating a positive safety culture in midwifery.
Talking together
Authors: Delaney Sean , MacDonald Kirsty
Published: June 2024

Sean Delaney and Kirsty MacDonald discuss research evaluating the First Words Together programme, which aims to address the language gap in areas of high deprivation
Client perspectives on the support provided for the management of diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats
Authors: Reid Emily , Sikora Rachael
Published: June 2024

Background:

Literature suggests that owners of pets with diabetes mellitus are not adequately supported by veterinary professionals to manage their pet's condition. Quality of life assessments for diabetic pets in practice often focus on the animal's clinical signs and overlook owner feedback.

Aims:

To investigate client perspectives on how having a dog or cat with diabetes mellitus affects pet and owner quality of life, the challenges faced and management options available, and how support could be improved.

Methods:

A questionnaire was designed using the online tool ‘NoviSurvey’ and completed by UK-based owners.

Results:

Out of the 99 valid responses, 26% of participants disagreed that their veterinary practice supported them with their pet's diabetes mellitus. Results showed that diabetes mellitus is perceived to have a significant effect on quality of life of not only the pet with the disease but also the owner who is managing it.

Conclusions:

The effects of having a pet with diabetes mellitus on quality of life are being overlooked by the veterinary profession. Online support groups are an important platform for these owners to connect but should not be their primary source of advice because of a lack of veterinary support. Registered veterinary nurses are well placed to carry out regular quality of life assessments and provide evidence-based advice during clinics.
Learning game design while playing games
Authors: Nadir Hamid
Published: June 2024

This course investigated game design competencies of graduate students as they engaged in gameplay and learned about game-related concepts, including gamified approaches, game-based learning (GBL), design thinking, maker technologies, and game designs. Students were introduced to the week's topic beforehand and collaborated on design projects during class sessions. Students played a different game each week, focusing mainly on game mechanics. Through the utilization of foundational readings, video tutorials, discussions, assignments, and guidance from the instructor and a guest speaker, students developed a comprehensive understanding of game design principles. This understanding ultimately led them to design both board and video games. No prior programming or game design experience was necessary.
Introduction
Authors: Shepherd Craig Erschel , Short Cecil R
Published: June 2024

Welcome to the games, gamification, and virtual environments special issue of the Journal of Technology-Integrated Lessons and Teaching (JTILT). Why a special issue on games? Because games have merit! Games can be played by anyone, can provide safe ways to practice essential skills, and can adapt to various interests and settings.
As more states and nations require computational thinking skills in P-12 education, connections between games and problem solving, algorithmic thinking, decomposition, and abstraction become visible. Players demonstrate these problem-solving skills when considering the probability of success with certain moves, character placement to minimize damage, or fine-tuning resources to maximize gains. The variation in complexity, type, genre, time requirements, player interactions, and so forth helps make games so popular. Individuals can locate the exemplars that match their interests.
Reducing Depressive Symptoms Among Latina Mothers of Autistic Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Yu Amy Pei-Lung , Zeng Weiwen , Lopez Kristina , Magaña Sandy
Published: June 2024

This study examines the intervention effect of a culturally tailored parent education program in reducing depressive symptoms among Latina mothers of autistic children. In this two-site randomized waitlist-control study (n = 109 mother-child dyads), a peer-to-peer mentoring (promotora) model was used to deliver an intervention that was designed to increase mothers’ self-efficacy and use of evidence-based strategies. We assessed mothers’ depressive symptom (CES-D) scores at three time points and used linear mixed models to determine whether their scores significantly changed from baseline to postintervention (Time 2) and at 4 months postintervention (Time 3). Results show that mothers in the intervention group reported a significant decrease in mean depressive symptom scores at Time 2 and that the effect was maintained at Time 3 with intermediate to medium effect sizes. There were no differences in results across sites. Findings suggest that Parents Taking Action, a culturally tailored intervention led by peer mentors, showed a significant effect both immediately after the intervention and 4 months postintervention in reducing depressive symptoms among Latina mothers of autistic children.
Experience and expertise: Could a Person's Experience of Mental Illness Be the Basis of Professional Expertise?
Authors: Sanati Abdi
Published: June 2024

Abstract: The title Expert-by-Experience has been used frequently in mental health literature and policy making in recent years. The implication is that by virtue of suffering from a mental disorder, the person has access to a unique form of knowledge that would separate them from others, affording them the status of an expert. In this article, the concept is put under philosophical scrutiny. I use Wittgenstein's Private Language Argument and Ryle's work on introspection to show that personal experience could not be a basis for expertise. Personal experience and introspection could not be a basis for knowledge underpinning expertise.
Evaluation of micro-hologram activation for dynamic display applications
Authors: Colard Matthias , Rainouard Fabian , Haeberle Olivier , Martinez Chrisophe
Published: June 2024

We explore the implementation of dynamic behavior in holographic displays through the activation of static elementary holograms. This research takes place in an ambitious concept of near-eye display, free of any focusing optical system. We investigate the dynamic addressing of holographic elements with a size of about 27 µm, distributed on centimeter-size samples. We project dynamic images with a resolution of 10 × 10 pixels. This first demonstration validates the ability to activate pixelated holograms with low cross talk, with an SNR of about 26. We project various images and analyze their rendering in an optical scheme consistent with visual behavior, using the integration time of a camera to mimic visual persistence. We demonstrate the image projection in a free space optical set-up using an SLM. This demonstration may pave the way to further potential developments implementing photonic integrated circuits inside the display.
Analysis of inter-satellite optical wireless communication systems for enhanced data transmission in satellite constellations
Authors: Kumer Sarker Sree Pradip , Hossain Md Afzal
Published: June 2024

This research focuses on the comprehensive performance analysis of inter-satellite optical wireless communication (IsOWC) systems, specifically tailored for high data rate applications in Earth observation satellites. The research employs OptiSystem 21.0 simulation software to model and analyze the IsOWC systems. The simulation scenario is set in a low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation, typical for Earth observation satellites. Various system parameters are systematically varied to assess their impact on performance. Modulation types, such as non-return-to-zero (NRZ) and return-to-zero (RZ) are analyzed for their influence on the quality (Q) factor. The study further explores the effects of different wavelengths, antenna apertures, transmitter output powers, and link distances on the IsOWC system performance. This research provides valuable insights into optimizing IsOWC systems for Earth observation satellites, contributing to the advancement of communication technologies in satellite networks. The research shows that the NRZ modulation consistently outperforms RZ modulation in terms of maximum Q factor and minimum BER across different antenna apertures and power levels. Additionally, shorter wavelengths exhibit improved performance, while larger antenna apertures contribute to enhanced signal quality. The relationship between transmitter power and data rate is also investigated, demonstrating the potential for achieving higher data rates with increased transmitter power. The findings guide the selection of parameters to achieve optimal performance, ensuring efficient data transfer and meeting the demands of contemporary Earth observation missions. This study provides conclusive evidence that the 1350 nm wavelength outperforms the 1550 nm wavelength in reliable and high-data-rate optical wireless communications, offering higher received power, superior signal quality, and lower bit error rates. This makes it a preferred choice for systems in challenging space environments and could enhance future satellite communication architectures.
Spontaneously induced emitter-radiation entanglement due to confinement to photonic band gap
Authors: Woldemariam Sintayehu
Published: June 2024

The study of spontaneously induced nonclassicality as a result of the interaction of an ensemble of two-level emitters embedded onto crystal structure embodying photonic band gap (PBG) is presented. The method of coherent-state propagator is applied upon expressing collective atomic operators in terms of boson operators in view of Schwinger's representation. The autocorrelation of photon number of the radiation alone is shown to display super-Poissonian statistics and chaotic photon character. However, the state of the coupled system is found to exhibit entanglement and nonclassical intensity correlation attributed to the confinement, where intensity of the emitted radiation and degree of entanglement are enhanced near the edge. The prospect of embedding emitters onto PBG can hence be taken as a reliable testing ground for examining fundamentals of emitter-radiation interaction and implementing quantum information processing task that requires mapping of stationary memory with flying message.
Mitigation of salinity stress in yarrow (Achillea millefolium L.) plants through spermidine application
Authors: Alijani Sajedeh , Raji Mohammad-Reza , Bistgani Zohreh Emami , Ehtesham Nia Abdollah , Farajpour Mostafa
Published: June 2024

This study investigated the mitigating effects of spermidine on salinity-stressed yarrow plants (Achillea millefolium L.), an economically important medicinal crop. Plants were treated with four salinity levels (0, 30, 60, 90 mM NaCl) and three spermidine concentrations (0, 1.5, 3 μM). Salinity induced electrolyte leakage in a dose-dependent manner, increasing from 22% at 30 mM to 56% at 90 mM NaCl without spermidine. However, 1.5 μM spermidine significantly reduced leakage across salinities by 1.35–11.2% relative to untreated stressed plants. Photosynthetic pigments (chlorophyll a, b, carotenoids) also exhibited salinity- and spermidine-modulated responses. While salinity decreased chlorophyll a, both spermidine concentrations increased chlorophyll b and carotenoids under most saline conditions. Salinity and spermidine synergistically elevated osmoprotectants proline and total carbohydrates, with 3 μM spermidine augmenting proline and carbohydrates up to 14.4% and 13.1% at 90 mM NaCl, respectively. Antioxidant enzymes CAT, POD and APX displayed complex regulation influenced by treatment factors. Moreover, salinity stress and spermidine also influenced the expression of linalool and pinene synthetase genes, with the highest expression levels observed under 90 mM salt stress and the application of 3 μM spermidine. The findings provide valuable insights into the responses of yarrow plants to salinity stress and highlight the potential of spermidine in mitigating the adverse effects of salinity stress.
Bioinformatics design of a peptide vaccine containing sarcoma antigen NY-SAR-35 epitopes against breast cancer and evaluation of its immunological function in BALB/c mouse model
Authors: Samman Nour , Mohabatkar Hassan , Behbahani Mandana , Ganjlikhani Hakemi Mazdak
Published: June 2024

The development of a cancer vaccine has become an essential focus in the field of medical biotechnology and immunology. In our study, the NY-SAR-35 cancer/testis antigen was targeted to design a novel peptide vaccine using bioinformatics tools, and BALB/c mice were used to evaluate the vaccine’s immunological function. This evaluation involved assessing peptide-specific IgG levels in the serum via ELISA and measuring the levels of IFN-γ, IL-4, and granzyme B in the supernatant of cultured splenocytes. The final vaccine construct consisted of two T lymphocyte epitopes linked by the AAY linker. This construct displayed high antigenicity, non-allergenicity, non-toxicity, stability, and ability to induce IFN-γ and IL-4. It showed stable dynamics with both human MHC-I and II molecules, as well as mouse MHC-II molecules, and revealed strong Van der Waals and electrostatic energies. Emulsifying our peptide vaccine in incomplete Freund’s adjuvant resulted in a remarkable increase in the levels of IgG. The splenocytes of mice that received the combination of peptide and adjuvant displayed a noteworthy increase in IFN-γ, IL-4, and granzyme B secretion. Additionally, their lymphocytes exhibited higher proliferation rates compared to the control group. Our data demonstrated that our vaccine could stimulate a robust immune response, making it a promising candidate for cancer prevention. However, clinical trials are necessary to assess its efficacy in humans.
Food consumption score and predictors among pregnant women attending antenatal care services in health centers of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Using ordinal logistic regression model
Authors: Belay Jerusalem Ketema , Abebe Solomon Mekonnen , Baffa Lemlem Daniel , Mengistu Berhanu
Published: June 2024

Background

Poor maternal nutrition during pregnancy creates a stressful environment that can lead to long-term effects on tissue development. Understanding the food consumption score can be used to prevent problems associated with poor dietary intake of pregnant mothers. In Ethiopia, the food consumption score ranges from 54% to 81.5%, which is far below the World Food Program (WFP) recommendation. Thus, this study aimed to assess food consumption score and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care services in health centers of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Methods

This study has used institution based cross sectional study. Overall, 999 pregnant women were selected for this study. A multistage sampling technique followed by systematic random sampling was used to include pregnant women coming for antenatal care services in the selected health centers of Addis Ababa from June 07 to July 08, 2022. We used interviewer administered questionnaire using the Kobo toolbox. Food consumption score (FCS) was assessed after collecting data on frequency of eight food groups consumed over the previous seven days, which were weighted according to their relative nutritional value. STATA 14 was used to analyse the data. Ordinal logistic regression was used to identify independent predictors of food consumption score. Those variables having p value < 0.25 in the bivariable ordinal logistic regression were considered for the final model. Crude and Adjusted Odds Ratio were used to assess the strength of the association. In the final model, p value < 0.05 at 95% confidence interval was used to declare statistical significance.

Result

From the total of 949 pregnant women a little over half (51.20% (95%CI: 48.00%-54.40%) had acceptable food consumption score, while just over two fifth (42.60% (95% CI: 39.40%-45.70%)) and a small proportion (6.2% (95%CI: 4.84%-7.94%)) of the study participants had borderline and poor food consumption score, respectively. No meal skip (AOR = 1.37, 95% CI:1.03–1.81), able to read and write (AOR = 3.99, 95% CI: 1.33–11.96), poorest wealth status (AOR = 0.52, 95% CI: 0.34–0.78), positive attitude towards consumption of a diversified diet (AOR = 1.52,95% CI: 1.17–1.98) were independent predictors of acceptable food consumption score.

Conclusion

In this study, considerably low level of acceptable food consumption score among the study participants was observed. Besides, not skipping meal, having better educational status, wealth status and attitude towards consumption of a diversified diet were associated with acceptable food consumption score. Therefore, nutritional education considering important dietary modifications should be intensified targeting vulnerable groups.
Chem on! Mi a reakciód?
Authors: Szilágyi Beatrix
Published: June 2024

Az oktatáskutatással foglalkozó szakirodalomban egyre gyakrabban kerül elő, hogy hogyan lehet hatékonyan tanítani és motiválni a mai generációt, hogyan tudunk reagálni a 21. század kihívásaira, a változó tanulási környezetre és a tanulócsoportok heterogén összetételére. A diákok tanuláshoz való hozzáállását, az attitűdjeiket a tanár személyisége, az alkalmazott tanítási módszerek és az egyéni tanulási szokások befolyásolhatják. A hazai felmérések szerint a kémia az egyik legkevésbé kedvelt tantárgy a diákok körében. Kutatásunkban a játékra mint motivációs tényezőre helyezzük a hangsúlyt. Egyik hosszútávú célunk, hogy pozitívan befolyásoljuk a tanulók kémiához való hozzáállását. A cél elérése érdekében a társasjáték-pedagógiát vettük alapul, és kifejlesztettük a Chem on! Mi a reakciód? nevű kémia társasjátékot. A tervezés során arra törekedtünk, hogy a természettudományos ismereteket szórakoztató módon adjuk át. A tanulók kémiával kapcsolatos attitűdjeit és a társasjátékkal kapcsolatos tapasztalatait kérdőív segítségével vizsgáltuk (n=41). Továbbá interjúkat készítettünk a diákok szaktanáraival a társasjáték-pedagógiáról és magáról a játékról. Az eddigi eredményeink biztatóak: a tanulók többségének tetszett a társasjáték, szívesen használnák a jövőben is. A tanárok válaszai megerősítették, hogy van kereslet a társasjátékokra, és látnak lehetőséget az osztálytermi társasjáték-pedagógiában. A tapasztalatok alátámasztották, hogy érdemes további kutatásokat végezni, hiszen ezzel az innovatív módszerrel népszerűbbé tehetjük a kémia tantárgyat a diákok körében.
Optimizing User Comfort level and Energy Efficiency through Responsive Façades using Parametric Design
Authors: Fatai Taiwo
Published: June 2024

Contemporary architectural structure, which relies on the extensive use of curtain walls particularly in the realm of high-rise structures, has increasingly focused on enhancing energy efficiency while ensuring user comfort. Through the application of sophisticated parametric design techniques, the function of façades has taken on greater significance. Thermal, visual, and acoustic elements all play a significant part in occupant pleasure and productivity, making user comfort in buildings a multifaceted notion. The research aims to investigate the potentials of responsive façades by using parametric design in order to improve energy efficiency and user comfort levels. Grasshopper plugin in Rhino 7 was used to carry out the design and modelling of the façade. Ladybug and honeybee plugins were used to carry out the energy simulation and analysis of the modelled façade for a closed office structure. The responsive façade reduced the solar heat gain of the office by 58.2% in summer but the solar heat gain in winter also decreased by 67.0%. Responsive façades which rely on some sets of algorithmic rules have the potential of not just making buildings energy efficient but can also supply buildings with the needed energy for operation thereby promoting the reduction of carbon emission.