bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Virtualization in Information Technology Science and Its Integration to Develop Future Architectural Design Tools (Comparative descriptive research case study of BMW showroom building)
Authors: Muhammad Reda Abdullah  , Muhammad Ahmed Nabil Abu Al-Amaim
Published: November 2023

The increasing availability and utilization of information are the defining characteristics of the information age. While the industrial revolution focused on material production, the information revolution focuses on the production of ideas. Countries with more information are the most dominant in the world, and over the past thirty years, we have witnessed the tremendous development of the information and communication sector, leading to various changes in the modern world, including the replacement of some jobs with new technologies. This has had a profound impact on society, concepts, and beliefs, and the field of architectural engineering has been significantly affected by the advancements in information technology, resulting in changes in the way architects think, analyze, and design buildings. The digital revolution has also had a significant impact on various disciplines, giving rise to new ideas and trends in each of them. One of the most important outcomes of this revolution is virtual representation, which allows multiple applications to run on a single device. This has led to several ways of understanding and interpreting the concept in different fields. (1) The architectural product is directly influenced by digital technology in all areas, as architectural design increasingly moves into the realm of virtual reality, which is expected to become more logical and realistic. (2) Simulating virtual reality is one of the evident effects of the technological revolution on architectural design and can be referred to as "digitalizing architectural design. (3) This study presents a model for integrating the new elements resulting from the technological revolution into visions and approaches for dealing with future architecture, through the reciprocal relationship between architecture and technology.
The New World Economy
Authors: Shokhov Alexander
Published: November 2023

The article describes the key components of the new world economy that is emerging before our eyes. Russia has the potential to achieve conceptual and intellectual leadership in addressing challenges that remain relevant for all of humanity, such as climate change management, development of scientifically grounded ecological policies, space exploration, new energy generation technologies, reassembling of international organizations activities, and the transition to meaningful comprehensive development governance. The thesis is declared that the world as a cultural-civilizational complex will continue to globalize in the civilizational context (technologies, transportation, communication, comfort, modern clothing, footwear, building materials, etc.), and in the cultural context, it will become more equitable and just. Furthermore, value-added chains will continue to function despite political obstacles and limitations.
Humanity is now faced with the necessity to make a choice between developmental imitation (catch-up or sustainable development) and genuine development, which implies breakthroughs into the unknown, scientific research, and the development of technologies that currently appear inconceivable. Will we continue to play bureaucratic games in the style of "We are merely executors, following rules and procedures, obeying instructions and carrying out orders whose meanings we do not understand," or will we take responsibility for achieving ambitious results? Every political leader, scientist, manager, and ordinary person finds themselves facing this existential choice today.
The Current state and Development trends of Speech recognition, emotions and voice verification systems
Authors: Zhilenkov Anton
Published: November 2023

The relevance of the study is justified by the active development of identification systems and artificial intelligence technologies. The basing of these technologies is now widely applicable in the civil and military industries. Speech recognition, emotion recognition and voice verification systems are being used in an increasing number of areas including data security, smart home control, document assistance and others. They are used by large companies, banks and even medical institutions. The article discusses ways to create systems for speech recognition, emotions and verification by voice their scope difficulties in creating and the goals of development. A broad overview of technologies and details are presented. The basic principles of operation of speech recognition systems are considered - the main speech recognition algorithms used in modern systems, as well as specific examples of the use of these systems in robotics, medicine, industry and other fields. In addition, the main problems and prospects for the development of speech recognition systems in the future are highlighted. An analysis was carried out to identify the structural components of the development of sectoral orientation which makes it possible to characterize the development prospects from the standpoint of industrial growth. In the period of import substitution and problems with the supply of equipment the role of implementation and development in the domestic industry is important.
Mark Yakovlevich Vygodsky's Anniversary: Key Biography Facts and the List of His Key Publications
Authors: Gurov Oleg
Published: November 2023

The year 2023 celebrates the 125th anniversary of the birth of Mark Yakovlevich Vygodsky, a famous Soviet mathematician and pedagogue, one of the founders of the Soviet school of the history of mathematics. Not only the scientist's scientific achievements, but also his significant contribution to pedagogical theory and practice, allow us to describe him as a significant scientific figure of the twentieth century. His mathematics textbooks and reference books are reprinted almost annually, so that his ideas continue to influence educational and scientific practice to this day. This article is the second in a series of publications prepared by the author, who is the great-grandson of M.Y. Vygodsky. This research presents previously unpublished scientific results and discoveries concerning the life and work of the scholar. Firstly, based on archival data and family memories, detailed facts about his origins, young years and his development as a scientist are presented. At the same time, a rather complete chronology of M.Y. Vygodsky's scientific activity and personal life is compiled. Secondly, for the first time, a complete list of his main scientific contributions has been prepared, which makes it possible to assess the talent and the scale of his academic achievements. The presented results may be useful for prospective scientific and historical studies. In the modern context, it seems valuable to present a picture of M.Y. Vygodsky's life and work, as he was an interdisciplinary researcher and in this he was ahead of his time. In our changing world, contemporary challenges require the same interdisciplinarity to solve complex problems, and a fresh look at the life and work of a scholar like M.J. Vygodsky can stimulate inspiration in the modern researcher, student, and anyone seeking development and awareness.
relação contra naturam?
Authors: Fernandes Geraldo Augusto
Published: November 2023

Neste estudo, pretende-se apresentar o tema da homossexualidade tratado com sutileza pelo poeta palaciano D. João da Silveira. O termo “homossexualidade” data do século XIX; para os relacionamentos entre seres do mesmo sexo os termos mais comuns na Idade Média eram “sodomia” ou relações contra naturam. Não são muitos os poemas que tratam dessa relação no medievo, abominada pela Igreja e pela sociedade, injustamente influenciada por esta última. Silveira parece aludir a este tipo de relacionamento entre dois amigos que acompanhavam D. João de Sousa a Castela e, valendo-se muito da ambiguidade, tratar de um relacionamento desviante, condenado pela Igreja e pelas instituições moralizantes. Além das instigantes trovas de D. João da Silveira, faz-se uma pequena retrospectiva sobre o assunto no Trovadorismo e mesmo no Humanismo português.
Direitos, política linguística e glotofobia
Authors: Souza Marina Mello de Menezes Felix de
Published: November 2023

Respaldadas pela Constituição de 1988, desde 2002 vimos surgir leis de cooficialização de línguas indígenas e de manutenção linguística em diferentes municípios brasileiros. Essas políticas expressam medidas educativas capazes de contribuir para a proteção da pluralidade cultural e linguística do país. A relevância desta pesquisa consiste em perceber a educação linguística como um mecanismo de reconhecimento e valorização da diversidade brasileira e de progressiva efetivação dos direitos linguísticos, a contragosto das práticas glotofóbicas. Por meio de um roteiro investigativo, propomos uma análise comparativa entre essas legislações e os planos de educação em que estão inseridas, procurando uma harmonia entre eles, a fim de consolidar os direitos linguísticos dessas comunidades. Assim, este estudo de base documental e bibliográfica embasa-se nos conceitos de direito linguístico, política linguística e glotofobia. No entanto, os resultados obtidos apontam para contradições e paradoxos documentais entre as políticas linguísticas públicas educacionais que promovem as línguas indígenas e as estratégias para a sua concreção.
livro didático de língua inglesa na Linguística Aplicada
Authors: Lima Samuel de Carvalho , De Oliveira Silva Myrna Cibelly , Almeida Maia Clairton , Farias Pascoal Germano , Medeiros de Macêdo Saldanha Ramilson
Published: November 2023

Neste artigo, objetiva-se discutir o livro didático de língua inglesa como objeto do discurso acadêmico da Linguística Aplicada brasileira. Para isso, fundamenta-se, teórico-metodologicamente, na Análise Dialógica do Discurso, pressupondo a língua como interação discursiva e tomando dois resumos acadêmicos (2020 e 2021), que tematizam o livro didático de língua inglesa, como enunciados que circulam no campo científico, publicados em periódicos brasileiros cujos títulos expressam explicitamente sua filiação à área da Linguística Aplicada. A análise do corpus indica que o discurso acadêmico ora concorda com o discurso oficial (o livro didático é bom), apresentando ressalvas a ele (o livro didático é bom, mas precisa ser complementado), ora discorda dele de forma latente (o livro didático é insuficiente e não é crítico). Além disso, a análise das relações dialógicas entre o discurso acadêmico, o discurso oficial, o discurso teórico, o discurso profissional e o discurso sobre a formação inicial de professores revela: a necessidade de uma prática profissional que complemente o livro didático; a denúncia a pedagogias contrárias ao desenvolvimento da autonomia do estudante; e a necessidade de uma formação inicial do professor de inglês em perspectiva crítica e antirracista.
Manifesto
Authors: Navarro Federico , Lillis Theresa , Donahue Tiane , Curry Mary Jane , Reyes Natalia Ávila , Gustafsson Magnus , Zavala Virginia , Lauría Daniela , Lukin Annabelle , McKinney Carolyn , Feng Haiying , Motta-Roth Désirée
Published: November 2023

Buscamos discutir alguns pressupostos sobre o uso do inglês como “língua franca” em contextos acadêmico-científicos, identificar o impacto destes pressupostos nas trajetórias de produção e recepção de conhecimentos, e legitimar o uso de múltiplas línguas para a troca acadêmica transnacional. Propomos dez princípios: o uso do inglês quanto “língua franca” acadêmico-científica não sempre promove a inclusão; uma suposta “língua franca” acadêmicocientífica pode atuar como língua de dominação; uma política de inglês como “língua franca” pode desincentivar as traduções e limitar a participação; as políticas que posicionam o inglês como a “língua franca” acadêmico-científica contemporânea podem sugerir que o conhecimento produzido em inglês é o único que existe; a imposição do inglês como suposta “língua franca” acadêmico-científica é uma manifestação da distribuição desigual da produção e recepção do conhecimento; as línguas/variedades funcionam como recursos potentes para a criação de conhecimento; a escolha de uma língua de publicação ou apresentação é um direito sociolinguístico; a escolha de uma língua de publicação ou apresentação é um ato político; os organizadores de congressos deveriam ter o direito de eleger qual(is) língua(s) fomentar; os organizadores e participantes em congressos deveriam ser criativos e atentos para incluir audiências tão diversas quanto possível.
Efectos económicos y comerciales de la covid-19. Una revisión desde la economía internacional
Authors: Angulo-Pico Grace , Mercado-Mejía Menis
Published: November 2023

Se presenta una aproximación a la revisión de literatura referente a los efectos económicos y de comercio de la covid-19, analizados desde la perspectiva de la economía internacional. Para ello se realizó una búsqueda sistemática de documentos arbitrados por pares, tomando como fuente principal la base de datos Scopus (Elsevier), complementada con Science Direct, Google Académico yorganismos multilaterales del orden regional e internacional. A partir del software VOSviewer y con el criterio de selección de co-ocurrencia de palabras claves, se documentó, al final, lo citado en 59 trabajos, mismos que se agruparon en 6 segmentos (teoría, efectos de oferta-demanda-comercio, metodologías de análisis, y resiliencia económica de los países), derivados de los clústeres de los términos co-ocurrentes producto de los resultados bibliográficos, y la de la necesidad de hilar un discurso coherente y sostenible. Entre los hallazgos, se destaca que la pandemia por covid-19 es un fenómeno sin precedentes, por lo que requiere un análisis holístico, desde la oferta, la demanda, el comercio y la política económica (fiscal, preferiblemente), en procura de establecer una línea base de herramientas para sopesar futuras disrupciones exógenas.
The Effect of Ethical Leadership on Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Turnover Intention with Intrinsic Motivation as a Mediating Variable A Study of Companies in the Trade and Services Sector
Authors: Febriansyah  , Darmaputri Savitri Aulia , Vathia Khairunnisa Elfira , Andriyani
Published: November 2023

This research aimed to investigate the influence of Ethical Leadership on Intrinsic Motivation, the influence of Ethical Leadership on Turnover Intention, the influence of Ethical Leadership on Organizational Citizenship Behavior, the impact of Intrinsic Motivation as a mediating variable on Turnover Intention, and the effect of Intrinsic Motivation as a mediating variable on Organizational Citizenship Behavior. Primary data for this study were collected directly through the completion of questionnaires from 243 employees. The data analysis method employed in this research was Partial Least Squares (PLS). The results indicate a strong connection between ethical leadership and both intrinsic motivation and organizational citizenship behavior, emphasizing the importance of ethical leadership practices within organizations. These practices, including ethical leadership training, fostering an organizational culture that encourages ethics, and applying ethical principles in decision-making, can significantly enhance intrinsic motivation and workplace behavior. Conversely, the study reveals that ethical leadership does not significantly influence turnover intention, suggesting that organizations should consider other factors affecting employees' intentions to leave their jobs, such as the work environment, career development, and work-life balance. While intrinsic motivation, when examined independently, may not directly impact organizational citizenship behavior, it plays a pivotal moderating role in influencing workplace behavior. Organizations are encouraged to explore additional factors that more directly shape organizational citizenship behavior, acknowledging the crucial role of intrinsic motivation in moderating these relationships
Desenho infantil como instrumento de avaliação de aprendizado de uma atividade educativa em saúde sobre hanseníase
Authors: Silva Dafne Raquel , Paschoal Vânia Del Arco , Nardi Susilene Maria Tonelli
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: avaliar os efeitos em momentos antes e depois de uma atividade educativa em saúde sobre hanseníase para alunos do ensino fundamental. Método: estudo de campo realizado em 2022, tendo como público-alvo os alunos com idade entre 8 a 10 anos. A atividade foi dividida em três etapas. Na primeira etapa solicitou-se que alunos desenhassem o que eles acreditavam o que fosse o significado da palavra hanseníase, sem uma explicação prévia, na segunda etapa foi realizada a atividade educativa e na terceira foi solicitada novamente que os alunos desenhassem sobre a hanseníase. Resultados: participaram 46 crianças sendo 19 (41,31%) do 3º ano, 20 (43,47%) do 4º ano e 7 (15,22%) do 5º ano do ensino fundamental, totalizando em 92 folhas de desenhos, sendo 46 antes e 46 depois. Mancha na pele, transmissão e a palavra “hanseníase” foram as interpretações mais frequentes, no momento posterior. Ao se comparar os conceitos principais ministrados, observou-se uma evolução em relação ao momento anterior. Conclusão: o impacto desta pesquisa nos mostra que é importante que toda educação em saúde tenha uma validação do seu aprendizado gerado e o desenho infantil mostrou-se uma forma eficaz de avaliação.
Prevalência dos efeitos adversos da teleterapia em pacientes com câncer de colo uterino na Serra Catarinense
Authors: Maria Yasmim dos Santos , Malaquias Karen Emanuelle de Brito , Silva Charlene da , Müller Juliana dos Santos , Monção Mauricio Mitsuo , Contini Cássila Laís Florêncio
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: analisar a frequência dos efeitos adversos em pacientes com câncer do colo do útero submetidas a teleterapia em um centro de tratamento oncológico. Método: estudo seccional, de caráter exploratório e descritivo, realizado entre maio e junho de 2022, por meio de entrevista e pesquisa documental, na região da Serra Catarinense. Resultados: considerou-se sete pacientes com idades entre 38 e 64 anos, em diferentes estágios da doença. Os efeitos adversos mais comuns apresentados foram diarreia, dor intestinal, cólica abdominal, urgência retal e disúria; portanto, os sistemas gastrointestinal e urinário são os mais acometidos pelo tratamento. Conclusão: o uso de métodos que diminuam a ocorrência dos efeitos da teleterapia é uma demanda investigativa, visto que estes efeitos implicam diretamente na qualidade de vida e bem-estar das pacientes.
Outbound Logistics And Profitability Among Sugar Manufacturing Firms In Kenya: A Literature Review
Authors: Ongati Evance O , Aila Fredrick O
Published: November 2023

The global role of outbound logistics in supply chain processes and supply chain distribution cannot be overemphasized. Reviewed literature has shown that empirical tests have been done in relation to outbound logistics and profitability. However, minimal research work has been done on establishing the link between outbound logistics and profitability, particularly among sugar manufacturing companies in Kenya. Semi-systematic review was utilized using secondary data.. The literature reviewed in this study was in regard to sugar manufacturing firms in Kenya published between 2011-2021. The philosophy guiding this study was positivism which is a deductive approach. The review established a significant positive influence of outbound logistics on the profitability of the firms. Evidence links the profitability of sugar manufacturing companies in Kenya and outbound logistics. It was recommended that the firms enhance their focus on outbound logistics in order for their profitability to continue to improve. Researchers can increase activity on this subject and context.
An Examination of the Impact of a Criminal Case’s Jurisdiction on the Prison Term in South Africa
Authors: Khosa Joe , Mashao Daniel , Ighravwe Desmond , Harley Charis
Published: November 2023

Requests for the review of criminal cases have been prompted globally due to inconsistencies and human errors. Nevertheless, reopening court cases that have been closed can deplete an organization’s resources and erode the credibility of a nation’s legal system. Academics have proposed an empirical methodology to address the difficulty of formulating a plan for revisiting cases. To substantiate the formulation of such a plan, we have performed a statistical examination of the fluctuation in and determinants of the duration of imprisonment terms from a regional perspective in South Africa. An analysis of variance (ANOVA) test was conducted to examine the differences and similarities among three distinct categories of imprisonment periods in South Africa. Our findings indicate that the geographical location in which a sentence is administered significantly affects the duration of imprisonment, with a confidence interval of 5%. The obtained F-value is 2.347, indicating a significant effect. The corresponding p-value of 0.138 suggests a 13.8% chance and a critical F-value of 3.885. Additionally, we examined the role of the type of offense in influencing sentence length. The second hypothesis considered the potential impact of the duration of a case, precisely the time taken to reach a verdict, on the duration of the prison sentence. It has been observed that the length of a prison sentence remains constant regardless of the course of the case. We offered insights on the potential utility of these findings for contemporary legal practitioners.
COVID-19 y el alza de la inseguridad alimentaria de los hogares rurales en Perú durante 2020-2021
Authors: Benites Josue , Francke Pedro
Published: November 2023

La seguridad alimentaria en Perú durante el contexto previo a la pandemia mostraba debilidades, dado que hasta un cuarto de la población nacional se encontraba en condición de déficit calórico, pero con mayor intensidad en los ámbitos rurales. Con el inicio de la pandemia del COVID-19, el Perú se posiciona como uno de los países con mayores niveles de inseguridad alimentaria entre su población. En respuesta a la crisis producto del coronavirus, el Estado peruano realizó la entrega de bonos extraordinarios COVID-19 a los hogares vulnerables para salvaguardar su bienestar, en especial a los hogares de ámbitos rurales. Con información de la Encuesta Nacional de Hogares del periodo 2020- 2021, analizamos el impacto de la pandemia sobre la inseguridad alimentaria de los hogares de ámbitos rurales y cómo la entrega bonos amortiguó la inseguridad alimentaria. Para ello aproximamos la inseguridad alimentaria del hogar mediante la Incidencia de Privación Alimentaria (IPA), la cual compara el gasto mensual per cápita en la canasta básica alimentaria del hogar respecto a la canasta básica alimentaria que satisface los requerimientos calóricos mínimos de las personas. Bajo esta definición durante el segundo trimestre de 2020, 1 de cada 2 hogares contaba con inseguridad alimentaria. El objetivo central de la investigación lo analizamos implementando un Diferencias en Diferencias de múltiples periodos a nivel trimestral durante 2020-2021 en la muestra de hogares rurales y verificamos la robustez de los resultados mediante variadas definiciones de ruralidad (áreas rurales dispersas y pequeños pueblos rurales). De esta forma, encontramos que el incremento de la inseguridad alimentaria de los hogares se concentra durante el segundo trimestre de 2020 en la definición general de área rural y áreas rurales dispersas. Por el lado del impacto de los bonos por periodo de la pandemia, encontramos que el total de tipos de bonos COVID-19 recibidos por el hogar reduce la inseguridad alimentaria durante 2020 Q4 y 2021 Q2 en los pequeños pueblos rurales.
Do passive range of motion exercises lead to quicker postsurgical recovery of canine IVDD?
Authors: Wallace Alexander
Published: November 2023

PICO Question
In canine patients recovering from surgery for intervertebral disc disease, do passive range of motion exercises, compared to no intervention, lead to a shorter or faster rate of recovery?
 
Clinical bottom line
Category of research
Treatment.
Number and type of study designs reviewed
Five studies (two randomised controlled trials, two retrospective cohort studies and one retrospective case series) were critically appraised.
Strength of evidence
Weak.
Outcomes reported
There is no evidence that passive range of motion (PROM) exercises are associated with a quicker postsurgical recovery in the canine intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) patient.
Conclusion
There is a lack of evidence about specific rehabilitation techniques for the postoperative canine IVDD patient. Based on the current data, a multimodal approach, including basic and intense rehabilitation techniques is suggested.
 
How to apply this evidence in practice
The application of evidence into practice should take into account multiple factors, not limited to: individual clinical expertise, patient’s circumstances and owners’ values, country, location or clinic where you work, the individual case in front of you, the availability of therapies and resources.
Knowledge Summaries are a resource to help reinforce or inform decision making. They do not override the responsibility or judgement of the practitioner to do what is best for the animal in their care.
Temporalidad y simulacro del pasado medieval en el presente literario de la posmodernidad: la reformulación de la historia de Apolonio de Tiro en El delfín de Mark Haddon
Authors: Zubillaga Carina
Published: November 2023

El objetivo principal de este trabajo es analizar cómo se recupera el pasado medieval en el  presente de la posmodernidad, a través de la reformulación de la historia de Apolonio de Tiro en la reciente novela El delfín, de Mark Haddon. El enfoque de la investigación se centra en aquello que la novela destaca del relato medieval de las aventuras del héroe: el tema del incesto inicial entre el rey Antíoco y su hija, una joven abusada que adquiere protagonismo en la narración presente, junto con otras mujeres víctimas de la opresión en la historia. En el marco de los recientes debates acerca de la recuperación del pasado medieval, el análisis se centra en la reescritura de la historia de Apolonio y en las técnicas literarias que se emplean para actualizarla. Se pretende contribuir de esta forma a visibilizar temáticas actuales como la violencia de género, que El delfín desarrolla, de manera privilegiada, a través del simulacro de la historia y de la espacialización del tiempo como recursos narrativos.
“Ni me he vuelto loca ni tonta”: la escritura como defensa de la dignidad en Agustina González López (1891-1936)
Authors: Moreno Lago Eva María
Published: November 2023

Agustina González López, “la zapatera”, es una escritora, pintora y política granadina casi desconocida cuya obra literaria aún no se ha analizado ni se ha puesto en valor. Este artículo se adentrará en la retórica y las estrategias empleadas por la autora en su obra Justificación (1928) para salvaguardar su dignidad. El objetivo es abordar, desde la ginocrítica y los estudios literarios, la escritura de esta enigmática mujer. Los resultados del análisis evidencian, por una parte, cómo acusar de anormales y locas a las mujeres fue el mecanismo para desautorizar a las que incumplieron las normas sociales y, por otra, la capacidad de la escritora para desmantelar estos discursos. De esta forma, se pretende demostrar que la escritura sirvió para entender cómo eran percibidas las mujeres por su sociedad y, a la vez, para buscar su propia identidad al margen de los roles y patrones establecidos.
Report on Development of Children with Disabilities’ and Parents’ Wellbeing and Inclusion Checklist Tool Phase 2 - 2023
Authors: Wickenden Mary , Thompson Stephen , Adekeye Oluwatosin , Gwani Noela
Published: November 2023

This report describes participatory research undertaken in 2023 as part of the UK-aid funded Disability Inclusive Development programme. Under this programme, Task Order 27 developed a model of disability-inclusive education in selected schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria and the authors of this report worked on the development of a tool to measure how children with disabilities (and their parents) perceive their inclusion in school and society, as well as their wellbeing. This report covers Phase 2 of the research, when the team re-visited the schools to repeat the piloting of the revised checklists to (1) explore whether the revisions to the checklists (designed in Phase 1) improved their useability for a range of respondents and made the data they produced more specific and useful, and (2) to learn whether the schools and the communities (where the SMILE project had been doing a variety of interventions to promote inclusion), were now perceived by the children and their parents to be more inclusive and supportive of their wellbeing. This report shares the findings, describes how the revised versions worked and what they told us about the children’s and parents’ experiences. Finally, some suggestions are made about how these tools could be developed and rolled out further.
Kuraklık Stresinin Yaygın Fiğ (Vicia sativa L.) Çeşitlerinin Çimlenme ve Fide Gelişimine Etkisi
Authors: ÇİFÇİ Hakan , AÇIKBAŞ Semih
Published: November 2023

Bu çalışmada, yaygın fiğ (Vicia sativa L.) çeşitlerinin kuraklık stresi altında çimlenme ve fide gelişim tepkilerinin belirlenmesi ve hassas/tolerant çeşitlerin ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma; Siirt Üniversitesi, Ziraat Fakültesi, Tarla Bitkileri Bölümü Laboratuvarı’nda yürütülmüştür. Yapay kuraklık stresi, polietilen glikol (polyethylene glycol, PEG-6000) materyali ile sağlanmıştır. Çalışmanın bitkisel materyalini yaygın fiğin Görkem, Kralkızı, Özveren, Dicle, Alper, Doruk, Kubilay-82, D-135, IFVS-715 ve Alınoğlu-2001 çeşitleri oluşturmuştur. Bu çeşitler, farklı kuraklık (PEG-6000) seviyeleri (% 0, % 5, % 10, % 15 ve % 20) altında çimlendirilmiştir. Laboratuvar deneyi tesadüf parsellerinde bölünmüş parseller deneme desenine göre 4 tekrarlamalı olarak yürütülmüştür. Araştırmada; çimlenme yüzdesi, ortalama çimlenme süresi, çimlenme indeksi, çimlenme üniformite katsayısı, kökçük ve sapçık uzunluğu, lateral kök sayısı ve uzunluğu, fide yaş ve kuru ağırlıkları ile fide güç indeksi parametreleri incelenmiştir. Kuraklık seviyesindeki artış, yaygın fiğ çeşitlerinde çimlenme ve fide özelliklerini çok önemli (p
The Predictive Power of Visual Literacy Competence for Digital Literacy
Authors: BAKİ Yasemin
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to investigate how pre-service Turkish teachers’ visual literacy competencies could predict their digital literacy. The research employed a quantitative approach with a relational screening model. The study group consisted of 207 pre-service teachers studying in the Department of Turkish Language Teaching at a university in northern Turkey. The participants were selected through a simple random sampling method. The data collected through the Visual Literacy Scale and Digital Literacy Scale were analyzed using simple linear regression and multiple linear regression. The results of the study revealed that visual literacy competence explained 24% of the technical dimension and 22% of the cognitive dimension, followed by 14% for the social dimension and 12% for the attitude dimension. In conclusion, it was observed that visual literacy competence explained digital literacy at the rate of 26%; thus, this rate of change was due to visual literacy competencies. As the visual literacy competencies improve, the attitudes toward digital literacy, technical skills, cognitive abilities, and social skills positively improve. It is possible to say that as visual literacy competencies improve, the attitudes toward digital literacy can improve, as well as technical, cognitive, and social skills. Examining the impact of visual literacy sub-dimensions on digital literacy sub-dimensions reveals that improving competencies in visual interpretation and creating visuals using tools leads to more positive attitudes towards digital literacy. Similarly, enhancing skills in recognizing printed visual materials, distinguishing visual messages in daily life, and producing visuals using tools positively affect technical skills in digital literacy. Furthermore, as individuals become better at distinguishing visual messages in their daily lives and producing visuals with tools, their cognitive skills related to digital literacy also see a positive increase. Additionally, an increase in the ability to differentiate visual messages in daily life positively impacts the social dimension of digital literacy. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that emphasizing the development of visual literacy competencies, particularly in the areas of distinguishing messages in daily life and creating visuals with tools, will significantly contribute to the advancement of digital literacy.
ABOVE-GROUND STORAGE OF PARASITIZED DRYOCOSMUS KURYPHILUS CHESTNUT GALLS INCREASES SURVIVAL OF OVERWINTERING TORYMUS SINENSIS IMMATURES
Authors: TOCCAFONDI PAOLO , BINAZZI FRANCESCO , LANDI SILVIA , ROVERSI PIO FEDERICO , PENNACCHIO FABRIZIO
Published: November 2023

The gall-inducing Asian Chestnut Gall Wasp (ACGW), Dryocosmus kuriphilus is one of the most harmful pests of Castanea species in the world. In 2005, Torymus sinensis, a species-specific parasitoid of the ACGW, native to China, was released in Italy as a biological control agent. After more than ten years from the first T. sinensis release, ACGW only sporadically affects chestnut production. However, some areas of Tuscany such as Villore (Tuscany, Italy) still remain active ACGW hotspots and even though its distribution is much more jeopardized than in the past, several recurrent outbreaks have been recently reported. In the present work, we evaluated the possibility of storing leaf galls in the field, during the cold season, in order to protect T. sinensis immatures overwintering within them. In particular, the hypothesis was tested that above-ground storage of leaf galls could increase parasitoid survival in a Castanea sativa orchard near Villore (Tuscany, Italy). Results showed that T. sinensis survival in leaf galls stored above ground was higher than that recorded on galls stored on the ground, proving that this method was effective in protecting overwintering immatures from adverse environmental conditions. Our study provided chestnut growers with a new tool aimed at enhancing T. sinensis activity in C. sativa orchards. Key Words: Castanea sativa, natural enemies, parasitoids survival, galls storings methods
Journalism Education in the Context of Development and Digital Transformation : A Cross-National Comparative Analysis of Academic Journalism Degree Programs in Cambodia and Vietnam
Authors: Martens-Edwards Eira
Published: November 2023

This dissertation forms part of international journalism research, which has witnessed an upsurge in global comparative studies since the late twentieth century. A new wave of scholarship reflects the need to expand theoretical approaches and research initiatives beyond national borders. The PhD research contributes to the field as a cross-national, intra-regional comparative study of academic journalism training in the context of human development and digital transformation. Based on structural, functional and normative theories of journalism research, secondary analysis of local framework conditions and primary data collection in the two focus countries Vietnam and Cambodia, the author develops a multi-level model and an indicator system for the evaluation of journalism degree programs on the basis of specific quality criteria. This new approach allows for a systematic assessment of academic journalism education within the context of digitalization and development. In doing so, this project not only contributed to international comparative journalism research, but also provides useful approaches to practitioners in the field of journalism training and education in the Global South.
Untersuchungen zum Galaterbrief : Die Rollen des Gesetzes in Relation zur personalen und kollektiven Identität Christusgläubiger
Authors:   , Beierlein Maximilian
Published: November 2023

In seinem Brief an die Galater hat sich Paulus indirekt mit gegnerischen Agitatoren auseinanderzusetzen, denen ein anderes Bild Christusgläubiger vorschwebt. Dieser Konflikt hat entscheidenden Einfluss auf die Verkündigung des Apostels, allen voran auf seine Darstellung des Gesetzes. Unter Zuhilfenahme eines Modells personaler und kollektiver Identität, das durch die verschiedenen Codierungen von Identität spezifiziert wird, erstrahlt der Gesetzesbegriffs des Galaterbriefes in neuem Licht. Ein Vergleich mit den verschiedenen Rollen, in denen das Gesetz bei Paulus aufzutreten scheint, ergibt, dass er vor allem dann gegen jenes Stellung bezieht, wenn es identitär für Christusgläubige in Geltung stehen soll. Definieren sich seine Identitätsmarker durch Taufe und Glaube, so finden sich auf Seiten seiner Gegner die Beschneidung und das Gesetz. Gegen beide argumentiert der Apostel leidenschaftlich, sowohl in deren exklusiver als auch inklusiver Form.
Die Wirkung von Optimismus als Resilienzfaktor : Einflüsse auf das Schmerzerleben und den mimischen Schmerzausdruck
Authors:   , Basten-Günther Johanna
Published: November 2023

Die vorliegende Arbeit beschäftigt sich mit der Wirkung von Optimismus als Resilienzfaktor gegen Schmerzen. Zu diesem Zweck wurde zunächst anhand eines systematischen Reviews der derzeitige Forschungsstand zu dieser Fragestellung eruiert. Das Review ergab deutliche Hinweise auf eine negative Korrelation zwischen Schmerz und Optimismus unter bestimmten Bedingungen. Anschließend wurde mithilfe von drei experimentellen Studien untersucht, ob experimentell induzierter, situativer Optimismus das Schmerzerleben und den mimischen Schmerzausdruck verändert. Optimismus wurde mithilfe der Best-Possible-Self Schreib- und Vorstellungsübung erfolgreich induziert. Zur Schmerzstimulation wurden phasische Hitzereize appliziert, wobei Parameter aus unterschiedlichen Schmerzdimensionen erfasst wurden. Es zeigten sich keine Optimismus-bedingten Veränderungen in den Ratings der Schmerzintensität und -aversivität, in der sympathischen Hautreaktion oder in frühen schmerzevozierten Potentialen. Die Schmerzmimik wurde durch die Optimismus-Induktion verstärkt, was als eine Disinhibition aufgrund gesteigerten Vertrauens der optimistischeren Personen interpretiert werden könnte. Es konnte kein allgemeiner Effekt von Optimismus auf situatives Schmerzkatastrophisieren gefunden werden, jedoch profitierten Personen mit einer hohen Neigung zu katastrophisierenden Gedanken selektiv mehr von der Optimismus-Übung. Aus der Arbeit lässt sich ableiten, dass die Wirkung von Optimismus auf frühe Schmerzparameter fraglich bleibt, aber ein über längere kognitive Prozesse vermittelter Effekt auf spätere Parameter plausibel erscheint und in künftigen Studien geprüft werden sollte. Zudem scheint Optimismus als Puffer gegen den Risikofaktor Schmerzkatastrophisieren zu wirken, was klinisch genutzt werden könnte. Auch die potenziell verstärkte Schmerzmimik optimistischerer Personen sollte im klinischen Alltag berücksichtigt werden. Die Mechanismen dieses Zusammenhangs bedürfen weiterer Erforschung.
Essays on Non-Pecuniary Sustainability Preferences in Financial Decision-Making
Authors:   , Kleffel Philipp
Published: November 2023

The cumulative dissertation comprises six articles exploring various behavioral aspects of sustainable finance. Article 1 assesses how German investors perceive "greenwashed" and genuine sustainable assets. Article 2 expands this inquiry internationally, considering cultural and country-specific differences. Article 3 examines the impact of psychological distance on sustainability preferences. Article 4 delves into the effects of providing investors with different sustainability information, bridging accounting literature and finance. Article 5 explores the use of lifestyle characteristics to infer investors' sustainability preferences, while Article 6 extends the examination to include religious motives. Despite differences in focus, all articles highlight two key findings. Firstly, they indicate a strong non-pecuniary preference for financial products aligned with personal moral beliefs. Secondly, they underscore the multidimensionality and complexity of these non-pecuniary preferences, emphasizing the need to consider behavioral aspects in future research on sustainable finance.
Efficacy and Safety of Local Psoralen-UVA Treatment in Palmoplantar Dermatoses: A Single-Center Retrospective Study
Authors: KAYA ERDOGAN Hilal , YÜKSEL ÇANAKÇI Nihan , ACER Ersoy , AĞAOĞLU Esra , BİLGİN Muzaffer , SARAÇOĞLU Zeynep Nurhan
Published: November 2023

Local PUVA is one of the treatments used for resistant cases in palmoplantar dermatoses. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of local PUVA in the treatment of palmoplantar dermatoses. A total of 115 patients who were treated with local PUVA with the diagnosis of palmoplantar dermatosis (palmoplantar psoriasis, contact dermatitis, palmoplantar keratoderma, dyshidrotic eczema) were included in the study. The mean maximum single dose was 4.83 ± 2.55 and the mean cumulative UVA dose was 171.30 ± 176.77. Treatment response was evaluated in 78 (67.8%) of the patients; 37 (32.2%) patients were lost to follow up. When the treatment response was evaluated, 58 (74.35%) patients achieved a complete response; 15 (19.23%) patients achieved a partial response, and 5 (6.41%) patients had no response to the treatment. There was no significant difference between diseases in terms of gender and age distribution, disease duration, mean duration of treatment, number of sessions and response to treatment between groups. Erythema was the most common adverse effect and was observed in 16 (13.9%) of the patients. In conclusion, local PUVA treatment is an effective and safe treatment option in palmoplantar dermatoses that reduces the need for topical steroids and other systemic treatments.
Çapraz Testis Ektopisi: Testisin Nadir Migrasyon Anomalisi
Authors: SAĞLIK Semih
Published: November 2023

Çapraz testis ektopisi, her iki testisin aynı hemiskrotuma göç ettiği genellikle kasık fıtığı ile ilişkili son derece nadir görülen konjenital testis migrasyon anomalisidir. Kesin insidansı bilinmemekle beraber yaklaşık %1 oranında görülen inmemiş testisin aksine yayınlanmış çalışmalarda 150'den az vaka bildirilmiştir. Bu vaka taktiminde ameliyat öncesi ultrasonografi ile tanısı konulan oldukça nadir bir testis migrasyon anomalisi olan çapraz testis ektopisinin sunulması amaçlanmıştır. Doğumundan bu yana sağ kasık bölgesinde şişlik bulunan 25 aylık erkek bebek, fizik muayenesinde sağda inguinal herni varlığı ve skrotumda her iki testisin palpe edilememesi üzerine görüntüleme amacı ile radyoloji birimimize yönlendirildi. Hastanın 14 MHz frekansa sahip lineer prob ile yapılan ultrasonografisinde skrotumun boş olduğu, her iki testisin sağ ingünal kanal orta kesimde yerleşik olduğu ve kanala herniye bağırsak anslarının varlığı görüldü. Bu hastalarda ilerde gelişebilecek fertilite sorunları ve malignite riski nedeniyle erken tanı ve tedavi son derece önem arz etmektedir.
Plasma microrna quantification protocol
Authors: Maiocchi Sophie , Collins Elizabeth N. , Peterson Andrew R. , Alexander Kyle C. , McGlamery Dalton J. , Cassidy Noah A. , Ikonomidis John S. , Akerman Adam W.
Published: November 2023

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNA molecules that regulate translation and are involved in many pathological processes. They have emerged as promising biomarkers for diagnosis of conditions such as aortic aneurysm disease. Quantifying miRNAs in plasma is uniquely challenging because of the lack of standardized reproducible protocols. To facilitate the independent verification of conclusions, it is necessary to provide a thorough disclosure of all pertinent experimental details. In this technical note, we present a comprehensive protocol for quantifying plasma miRNAs using droplet digital PCR. We detail the entire workflow, including blood collection, plasma processing, cryo-storage, miRNA isolation, reverse transcription, droplet generation, PCR amplification, fluorescence reading, and data analysis. We offer comprehensive guidance regarding optimization, assay conditions, expected results, and insight into the troubleshooting of common issues. The stepwise normalization and detailed methodological guide enhance reproducibility. Moreover, multiple portions of this protocol may be automated. The data provided in this technical note is demonstrative of the values typically obtained when following its steps. To facilitate standardization in data reporting, we include a table of expected aortic aneurysm-related miRNA levels in healthy human plasma. This versatile protocol can be easily adapted to quantify most circulating miRNAs in plasma, making it a valuable resource for diagnostic development.
Canada's Foreign Direct Investment Dependency Problem
Authors: Nayef Khalil
Published: November 2023

Sustained economic growth from Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is an economic strategy susceptible to volatility. This leaves economies that are relatively dependent upon FDI inflow, such as the Canadian economy, especially vulnerable to volatility shocks. FDI has seen a tremendous rise in global acceptance due to the extensively studied and accepted economic growth benefits it can offer a nation. However, literature studying the methods by which FDI can be detrimental to economic growth and the factors which impact this, are sparse. This paper will expand on the literature regarding Canadian FDI inward flow by closely analyzing Canada’s dependence on FDI and the risks associated with it, as well as its degree of correlation with global volatility. Analyzing the standard deviation of Canadian FDI inward flow during periods of economic uncertainty reveals that, relative to the G7, Canada’s FDI inflow is volatile. Using a Granger causality test and cross-correlation analysis to determine if VIX levels serve as a predictor of Canadian FDI inflow, it becomes clear that the Canadian economy is markedly susceptible to global economic shocks.
Review of the book by V.V. Starovoitov “Psychoanalysis in Portraits”
Authors: Bystrov Pyotr I.
Published: November 2023

The review highlights two main parts of the book: information about scientists who created psychoanalysis, developed and applied it, and Appendices. The first of them is devoted to classical psychoanalysis, starting with S. Freud. Here the author introduces the reader to British and Hungarian psychoanalysis, including in their modern version. It is noted that the changes that have occurred in the theoretical field of psychoanalysis have led to radical changes in therapeutic practice. The boundaries of psychoanalysis are fluid. They are constantly expanding, and in our time psychoanalysis can be interpreted as a system of theories of human behavior, as a way to treat mental illness, etc. Appendices consisting mainly of scientific articles of philosophers and psychoanalysts translated by V.V. Starovoitov from English. They can be considered an interesting book in their own right. Particularly attractive to the reader are the articles of R. Fairburne and D. Winnicott, as well as an extensive article by Dr. Elizabeth Spillius. Overall, the whole book is informative and useful, it can not only benefit the novice psychoanalyst of a philosophical orientation, but also arouse interest in psychoanalysis in a person who previously considered the theory and practice of psychoanalysis to be theoretical fun.