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STRATEGY FOR ENSURING THE QUALITY OF DISTANCE EDUCATION IN UKRAINE
Authors: Yaroshevska Larysa , Shostak Igor , Galimska Inna , Petliovana Liliia , Demchenko Olha
Published: June 2024

The purpose of the article is to characterise the formation of a strategy for ensuring the quality of distance education in Ukraine. Methods: content analysis of modern literature, analysis, synthesis, and modelling were used. The main criteria for selecting scientific sources are relevance, reliability, and impartiality.  The scientific novelty is the professional development of a modern strategy for ensuring the quality of distance education in Ukraine based on the analysis of modern pedagogical literature. The results of the study describe four stages of the formation of an innovative strategy for ensuring the quality of distance education in Ukraine. It is determined that similar to the system of traditional full-time education, distance learning requires the establishment of rules and the creation of a comprehensive framework and guidelines. At the same time, the clarity and balance of educational regulations is important in the system of empowering educational institutions to ensure the effective participation of both teachers and students at all levels. The results note that the key components of a quality assurance strategy for distance education are programme planning, selection of appropriate digital technologies, teacher training, assessment and reporting, and continuous improvement of the entire educational system. Monitoring and identification of risk areas are also important parts of the strategy, which provide an accurate understanding of the dynamics of educational outcomes and facilitate timely adjustment of the educational process in distance learning. The conclusions emphasise that monitoring is a particularly important part of this strategy. It is this process that helps to ensure effective and high-quality education that meets the needs of modern students and society.
AN ANALYSIS OF TAIWAN'S "NINE-YEAR COMPULSORY EDUCATION" POLICY
Authors: Xiang Qingsong
Published: June 2024

Education is extremely important to the development of society. The purpose of this article is to discuss the reasons for the formation of the "nine-year compulsory education" policy in Taiwan, and on the other hand, to explore the process of the formation of the "nine-year compulsory education" policy, which was expanded to the whole of Taiwan with Kinmen as a pilot program. Finally, it discusses the connotation and concept of the "nine-year compulsory education" policy and its impact.
THE EFFECT OF PROBLEM-BASED BLENDED LEARNING AND LEARNING AUTONOMY ON STUDENTS’ LEARNING OUTCOMES IN ACCOUNTING
Authors: Suandi I Ketut , Santyasa I Wayan , Tegeh I Made , Sudarma I Komang
Published: June 2024

This study aimed to investigate the effect of problem-based blended learning and learning autonomy on students’ learning outcomes. A quantitative approach was adopted in the form of a quasi-experimental design in this study. Sixty students who took accounting classes were selected as a research sample by using a simple random technique. The data were gained through observations, surveys, and tests. The study instruments were observation sheets, questionnaires, and multiple-choice tests. The data were analyzed descriptively and inferentially with the assistance of SPSS 25. The findings revealed that; ; 1) there is a different learning outcome gained by the students taught with problem-based blended learning and the students taught with conventional learning, 2) there is an interactional effect between problem-based blended learning and learning autonomy on students’ learning outcomes, 3) students with high learning autonomy taught by the problem-based blended learning outperform students taught by the conventional method, 4) students with low learning autonomy taught by the conventional method outperform students taught by problem-based blended learning. Those findings implicate the implementation of problem-based blended learning in enhancing students’ learning outcomes through learning autonomy.
INTEGRATING INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES INTO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TRAINING PROGRAMS:
Authors: Naida Ruslana , Berezovska Liudmyla , Bulgakova Olena , Kravets Nadiia , Savchenkova Mariia
Published: June 2024

The aim of this study is to analyze the integration of innovative pedagogical technologies into early childhood education training programs, focusing on play-based learning, project-based learning, augmented reality and virtual reality, and AI-powered tools. The comparative analysis aims to unveil the unique strengths, challenges, and opportunities associated with each approach. The study utilizes a systematic approach, drawing from diverse scientific literature, including articles, conference papers, and books. Through content analysis, the paper identifies key themes, theoretical frameworks, and implementation strategies, followed by a critical analysis of strengths and limitations. The results reveal distinctive strengths: play-based learning excels in holistic development, project-based learning in real-world skills, AR/VR in immersive experiences, and AI-powered tools in personalized learning. Challenges include guidance dependency in play-based learning, varying engagement levels in project-based learning, resource intensiveness in AR/VR, and ethical considerations in AI-powered tools. Opportunities arise in fostering creativity through play-based learning, encouraging critical thinking in project-based learning, providing realistic simulations with AR/VR, and offering adaptive learning experiences with AI-powered tools. In conclusion, the study underscores the immense potential of integrating technologies into training programs. It advocates for the establishment of national standards, comprehensive teacher training, resource facilitation, and international collaboration.
MODELO EMERGENTE DE ENSEÑANZA DE LA PINTURA
Authors: De los Ángeles Marín Briceño Juliana , José Pérez Quevedo Sandro
Published: June 2024

La presente investigación en el marco del modelo, tiene como propósito fomentar el uso de materiales no convencionales en la enseñanza de la pintura como estrategia para la transformación de la práctica formativa en los talleres de las escuelas de arte de las universidades. Teóricamente, se sustentó en Fereiro y Calderón (2005), Frega (2009), Marchán (2012) y Bellido (2015), entre otros. A su vez, se apoyó en procedimientos metodológicos pertinentes, tales como, un tipo de investigación propositiva, con un enfoque metodológico cualitativo, tomando en cuenta unidades de análisis documentales; textos, artículos, entre otros. Entre algunos aportes, el modelo emergente constituye una herramienta que promueve la creatividad y la experimentación con materiales no convencionales. Se concluye que las estrategias por parte del docente son la clave fundamental para la estimulación, motivación y desarrollo del potencial creativo del estudiante.
UMA ANÁLISE CRÍTICA SOBRE A ESCOLA PÚBLICA NO BRASIL: DESAFIOS E (IM) POSSIBILIDADES
Authors: Villela Mafra da Silva Andréa , Ramos de Novaes Áurea Cristina
Published: June 2024

No Brasil, a experiência da Escola Municipal Tia Ciata (ETC), dos anos de 1980,  que atendia a jovens, considerados analfabetos, vivendo em situação de rua ou nas favelas da cidade do Rio de Janeiro é o ponto de entrada para analisar os desafios e as im(possibilidades) em torno da organização curricular da escola pública. A intenção é descrever alguns elementos das práticas emancipatórias da ETC e o quanto daquela dinâmica se torna imprescindível em todos os espaços pedagógicos, em tempos pós pandêmicos. Buscamos compreender se a relação da instituição escola, no Brasil, com a questão da vulnerabilidade social, acrescida pela cruel realidade exposta pela pandemia do Coronavírus, traz imensos confrontos com posições divergentes. Metodologicamente, recorremos à análise documental e bibliográfica. Assumindo como referência esta experiência da ETC, concluímos que as perspectivas curriculares pressupõem uma educação democrática, em uma visão de mundo que respeite o perfil da pessoa para quem se pensa o currículo. É, pois, uma tarefa imprescindível fazer do conhecimento escolar uma dimensão emancipatória.
EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Authors: Omelchenko Iryna , Kobylchenko Vadym , Dushka Alla , Suprun Hanna , Moiseienko Iryna
Published: June 2024

The relevance of the study stems from the urgent need for a modern understanding and effective work with people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism significantly affects the social skills, emotional development, and perception of the world of this special group. In the modern clinical context, the use of emotional intelligence (EI) is becoming a priority for optimal work with this audience. The study aims to develop and test an application for the development of emotional intelligence in people with ASD. The study takes into account an individualised approach, adapting tasks to different levels of cognitive development. Parents and relatives of children with ASD can use the app as a tool for additional development of emotional skills at home. Technological developers can find innovative approaches to creating solutions for people with ASD in the app. The findings of the study may be of interest to psychologists, educators, and organisations that provide psychosocial and educational support to this group. The study's main limitations include the limited number of participants and the lack of long-term follow-up. The findings can serve as a basis for further research and the development of new approaches to working with this special group. In the future, it is important to investigate how different forms of EI-based therapies can affect specific aspects of emotional development in children and adults with ASD. The possibility of integrating EI into existing therapeutic approaches and programmes is also an area for further research aimed at developing more comprehensive clinical intervention strategies.
COMMON SENSE IN FOLKLORE “ASAL USUL NAMA KELANTAN”: GAME BASED LEARNING APPLICATIONS IN TEACHING OF STUDENT PERSPECTIVE USING KAHOOT
Authors: Yaacob Mohd Firdaus Che , Tuan Adnan Tuan Siti Nurul Suhadah , Rusmawati Raja Hassan Tuan , Hasan Norhidayu , Azuki Yusuff Nur , Mohamad Nazilah
Published: June 2024

Malay Folklore, traditionally transmitted, has long served as a vessel for imparting advice, teachings, and values that accentuate the identity of the Malay community. However, the tide of modernity has altered the delivery of folklore, transitioning it from oral tradition to various graphic media formats. Hence, this study aimed to explore and analyze commen sense in folklore “Asal Usul Nama Kelantan” as a game based learning applications in teaching of student perspective, utilizing the Kahoot application. Employing qualitative methods such as library research, fieldwork, and questionnaires, the study sought to enrich its findings. Additionally, Cultural Theory, as proposed by Chris Barker (2009), was adopted through an ethnographic approach. The Kahoot application was employed to gauge the understanding of common sense among to students at Universitiy Malaysia Kelantan. The findings revealed that the story of Asal Usul Kelantan significant relevance in reinvigorating its heritage for today’s younger generation.
CONFUCIUS’S EDUCATIONAL IDEAS
Authors: Dinh Dang Quang , Dung Vo Van
Published: June 2024

Since ancient times, thinkers have always emphasized the role of education in improving people and improving society. Confucius (551-479 BC) named Qiu, self-titled Trong Ni was a famous philosopher, politician, and educator in ancient China. Confucius's ancestor was a person from the Song state who moved to the country of Lu. He was born in the country of Lu - where many cultural heritages of the Zhou Dynasty are preserved. Confucius is one of the important delegates who laid the foundation for education in the world in general and in China in particular. For the first time in history, education was promoted and spread widely among the people. To promote his education effectively, Confucius built a rich system of teaching methods and an ideal model in society. With those outstanding features, Confucius's educational thought has contributed valuable experiences to the treasure of human educational theory in general and the history of ancient Chinese education in particular.
A justiça de transição e a discussão sobre sua efetividade: uma análise a partir do processo de paz na Colômbia
Authors: Borges Rosa Maria Zaia , Henriques Tharuelssy Resende
Published: June 2024

O presente artigo analisa a efetividade da implementação do marco legal jurídico para a paz, visto como uma medida transicional com o objetivo de demonstrar os procedimentos da concretização do acordo de paz na Colômbia e analisar criticamente a efetividade da justiça de transição. Resgatam-se, em um primeiro momento, os aspectos teóricos e a genealogia da Justiça de Transição, abordando principalmente os ensinamentos de Ruti Teitel. Posteriormente, apresenta-se uma abordagem do conflito colombiano e o significado do marco legal jurídico da paz, como pressuposto necessário para entrar na discussão sobre a implementação do acordo de paz na Colômbia, bem como uma análise atual acerca da efetividade da justiça de transição. A pesquisa foi exploratória envolvendo levantamentos bibliográficos.
Analysis of Growth and Yield of Echinacea Purpurea with the Addition of Biochar and Plant Growth Regulator
Authors: Sutanto Oentari Prilaningrum , Widiyastuti Yuli , Pujiasmanto Bambang , Yunus Ahmad
Published: June 2024

Echinacea purpurea is a North American herbal plant (Asteraceae) that is well-known worldwide as an alternative option to prevent the outbreak of COVID-19. E.purpurea contains antioxidants, is anti-inflammatory, and is immunomodulatory. The various potentials and benefits included in E.purpurea, can be developed by adding biochar and plant growth regulators. This study aimed to determine the optimal potential of secondary metabolite content in treating biochar type and growth regulator concentration. E.purpurea were prepared from the Experimental Field at Universitas Sebelas Maret, Jumantono, Karanganyar and were grown using the Split-plot research design treated with type biochar (control, husk charcoal, wood charcoal) and concentration growth regulator (0 ml/l, 2 ml/l, 4 ml/l, 6 ml/l). The data obtained were analyzed by variance analysis followed by Duncan’s test at a 5% level and described. The results showed that husk charcoal biochar gave the highest yield but was not significantly different from the wood charcoal biochar or control: plant height (38.8 cm) and the number of flowers (8.22). The growth regulator at a concentration of 6 ml/L gave the highest yield but was not significantly different from the concentration of 2-4 ml/L: plant height (39.8 cm), flowering time (11 WAP), number of flowers (9), and root length (21.9 cm). The highest C-organic plant tissue content yield was 35.44% (with husk charcoal) and 35.55% (with wood charcoal). It is shown that the provision of biochar and growth regulators can develop E. purpurea cultivation, especially on growth and yield components.
Application of SNP Markers to Identify Genetic Variation on Mutant Lines of Adan-Krayan, Special Local Rice from North Kalimantan
Authors: Prasetiyono Joko , Hidayatun Nurul , Tasliah  , Pratiwi Etty , Salma Selly , Syakhril  , Riyanto  , Subandi  , Mahrup  , Moeljopawiro Sugiono
Published: June 2024

Adan rice, a local rice from the Krayan highland of  North Kalimantan is marked by its fine taste that consumers like. However, this rice can only be planted once a year due to its long lifespan. Efforts have been made to develop a short-lived version of Adan, to enable it to be planted twice a year. Adan Kelabit was initially exposed to gamma radiation, which produced several mutants. Field selection identified eight mutants with shorter lifespans than the Adan.  In this study, these eight mutants were observed further. SNP markers were carried out to confirm the occurrence of mutations, while observations of agronomic characters and grain quality were carried out to determine the most promising lines. The molecular study showed mutations found in all chromosomes of the mutants and differentiated them from the original Adan, with the similarity level ranging from 0.746 to 0.843. However, this closeness is not correlated to the dosage of the gamma rays applied. The majority of the mutants have shorter plant height and higher yield potential. On average, the mutant is 11.5% shorter on heading date, 22.69% higher on tiller number, 27.14% higher on grain weight, and 26.64% higher on other parameters of yield potential. Apart from the shorter heading date, each mutant has its superiorities. The A25 and A28 mutant lines have much higher yield potential while maintaining the same level of amylose content as the Adan rice. These two mutants can be considered for further development or dissemination for farmer adoption.
Feasibility Study on the Development of Functional Food Products from Local Crops in Malaysia
Authors: F.M.N.A. Aida , S. Raseetha , A.R. Siti Maslizah , R. Ismail , A. Nor Aizam , W.R. Wan Edura , Rosly A. Ahmad , Iffika R. Nur , S. Aainaa
Published: June 2024

Consumer choice and preferences are the utmost criteria when selecting which product needs to be formulated. Awareness of healthier choices leads to consumer demand for functional food that consists of nutritional properties and provide beneficial health attributes. Products added with useful ingredients are functional food. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore and understand the consumption pattern of functional food among Malaysian consumers by conducting a survey. This offers a new basis to understand how Malaysian consumers from various religion and race choose functional foods in this era, especially after the pandemic has ended. A total of 102 respondents participated that consisted of Malaysian adults aged from 18 to late 60s regardless of the household incomes from all over states in Malaysia. This study indicated that 96.9 percent of respondents are knowledgeable about the idea and benefits of functional foods. A total of 23.5% of respondents consumed it every day, and 27% purchased it on a regular basis, usually purchased from supermarkets and hypermarkets. Innovation ideas were given from selected 31 local crops in Malaysia such as juice products, cordials, healthy bars, ice creams, freeze dried snacks, multi-purpose powder etc. According to the results, there is a potential market and buyers for functional foods produced locally. This survey provides a strong suggestion to food industries to start off with functional food products added with local food ingredients.
Women, Marriage and Betrayal of Trust in Selected Nigerian Dramas
Authors: Christian Nnaji Ikechukwu , Benedict Okoye Chike
Published: June 2024

The paper explores ‘Women, Marriage, and Betrayal of Trust in Selected texts’ namely Wole Soyinka’s The Beatification of Area Boy, Femi Osofisan’s The Midnight Blackout and Toni Duruaku’s Cash Price’. It also explores the contemporary problems besieging women and their spouses. This provides a discursive analysis of dangers of betrayal of trust by both partners which also destroy the marital bliss of democratic marriage institution in Nigeria. The research methodology leans on internet, books, journals on relevant scholars and literary authors relating to similar issues raised by the playwrights to support the paper. It is the works of the same authorities on various topics related to the concerns of these four playwrights that shall be used to strengthen my observations and findings in this paper. Psychological and historical criticisms are deployed to unravel the issues raised in these creative works as reflected in the society. The findings lean on social greed, impatience, lust for mundane things also the relevance of informing the society on the plethora of stigma of divorces looming visibly on infidelity or abnormality. These necessitate prospects and challenges of marriage institution in 21st century and the need of reforming these anomalous cultural trends problematical in Nigerian society.
AGROECOLOGICAL URBANISM: What is it, why we need it, and the role of UN-Habitat
Authors:   Coventry University, UK, Chiara Tornaghi Chiara Tornaghi , Michiel Dehaene Michiel Dehaene ,   Ghent University, Belgium
Published: June 2024

Current urbanisation approaches drive climate change, soil destruction, biodiversity loss, people’s alienation from nature, and unsustainable and unhealthy diets. To achieve sustainable urbanisation we need coherent and integrated urban and agricultural policies, that radically transform how we urbanise. Agroecological urbanism is a promising model, addressing simultaneously the challenges of climate change, soil regeneration, resource conservation and sustainable farming, while developing sustainable and socially just urban habitats and livelihoods. This brief suggests ways in which UN-Habitat, whose influence is key at the rural-urban interface, can adopt and promote this approach.
ON THE CONTRADICTION BETWEEN THE TRANSACTIONAL NATURE OF RENUNCIATION OF INHERITANCE AND THE LEGISLATIVE CONSOLIDATION OF ITS DOCUMENTATION PROCEDURE
Authors:   Assistant to Notary Galina Y. Ryabova of the Ulan-Ude Notarial District (Notarial Chamber of the Republic of Buryatia), Aseeva Maria I.
Published: June 2024

In the context of the analysis of approaches developed in civil science, as well as in judicial and notarial practice, to the institution of renunciation of inheritance, the author of the article demonstrates the advisability of paying closer attention to the issues of legislative regulation of the procedural side of fi ling an application from an heir to renounce an inheritance. When considering the legal nature of refusal of inheritance from the position of a unilateral transaction, problems of insuffi cient elaboration and some inconsistency of the legislative regulation of the notarial process in terms of this institution of inheritance law are revealed. Taking into account the increased social signifi cance, the question is raised about the possibility of introducing such a notarial act as certifi cation of a statement of renunciation of inheritance in the form of a unilateral transaction. Also, using the example of similar legal structures, some proposals are formulated for adjusting the provisions of the current legislation regarding the formalization of refusal of inheritance.
THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE INHERITANCE AGREEMENT INSTITUTION IN RUSSIA
Authors:   Postgraduate Student of the Department of Civil Law and Procedure of the Sevastopol State University, Vlasova Maria A.
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the historical formation of the institute of hereditary contract in Russia. Within the framework of this study, the ancient origin of the hereditary contract has been determined and its subsequent historical development and distribution in the world have been considered. In the article, the author analyzes the hereditary legislation and legal doctrine in different historical periods of our state. In this work, the author reveals the concept and legal nature of the inheritance contract, establishes that the inheritance contract inherently is one of the forms of a will. The author concludes that the inheritance contract is a new step in the regulation of property inheritance relations, has a future in Russia and should be developed as an important institution of inheritance law.
Introducción. Interrogantes y respuestas de la Moda en la Hipermodernidad. Parte VI
Authors: Doria Patricia M.
Published: June 2024

En el presente número de Cuadernos del Centro de Estudios en Diseño y Comunicación, se analiza la moda, desde sus múltiples aristas desde un complejo y exhaustivo recorrido multidisciplinario.
Introducción. Interrogantes y respuestas de la Moda en la Hipermodernidad. Parte VII
Authors: M. Doria Patricia
Published: June 2024

En el presente número de Cuadernos del Centro de Estudios en Diseño se analiza la moda, desde sus múltiples aristas desde un complejo y exhaustivo recorrido multidisciplinario.
Transformación digital: Análisis de tendencias en indumentaria sostenible
Authors: Retamozo Elizabeth , Ruppel Carola , Christensen Lucia
Published: June 2024

La industria 4.0 o cuarta revolución industrial, consiste en la digitalización de los procesos industriales mediante la interacción de la inteligencia artificial.
Textiles históricos. Economía de medios, usos y reusos
Authors: Rodríguez Peinado Laura
Published: June 2024

La producción textil ha sido una de las actividades más complejas necesitada importantes cantidades de materias primas, abundante mano de obra y de desarrollar una tecnología que permitiera manufacturar productos a la vez útiles y bellos.
Os murais de Belo Horizonte como espaços de identidade e resistência
Authors: Batista da Silva Elisângela , da Conceição Ribeiro Rita Aparecida
Published: June 2024

As cidades são espaços dinâmicos que, a todo momento, revelam seus matizes e se transformam seja pela ação dos órgãos oficiais, seja pela atuação dos cidadãos.
Design, cidade e carnaval: aprendizados das ruas para o planejamento urbano
Authors: Pontello Bahia Isabella , Carpintero Rezende Edson José
Published: June 2024

Das manifestações culturais existentes no território brasileiro, o carnaval de rua apresenta ocorrência plural e público expressivo capaz de o caracterizar como o festejo de uma nação.
Panorama do consumo do artesanato em feiras, mercados e arraiais de São Luís-MA: desafios e perspectivas a partir da abordagem do diferencial
Authors: Izidio Luiz , Noronha Raquel , Santos Denilson
Published: June 2024

A produção, a circulação e o consumo de artesanato envolvem diversos significados e valores que são inerentes a este tipo de produto.
Desafíos contemporáneos de la comunicación
Authors: Knop Fabiola , García de la Cárcova Alejo
Published: June 2024

El Proyecto de Investigación 20.8 investiga acerca del entorno de la comunicación que no cesa en su expansión conceptual con la constante llegada de nuevas formas, aplicaciones y tendencias, provocadas en su mayoría por el nuevo escenario digital, las nuevas tecnologías y el incesante cambio al que se ve sometida la conducta del consumidor.
Creatividad, Emoción y Espacio III
Authors: Navarrete Sandra
Published: June 2024

El Proyecto de Investigación 24.3 continua con la investigación de la comprensión del espacio desde la concepción fenomenológica en la que se incorporan los modos de aprehender el mundo a través de la experiencia sensible.
Programa Estímulo a la Investigación
Authors: Echevarría Oscar
Published: June 2024

La Facultad de Diseño y Comunicación crea en el año 2011 el Programa Estímulo a la Investigación para impulsar la formación en investigación en sus docentes y en sus egresados destacados en la realización de su Proyecto de Graduación al finalizar su carrera de grado o en su Tesis al finalizar su carrera de posgrado.
Utile e traducibile. Esercizi di lessico settoriale e quotidiano
Authors: Woch Agnieszka , Groblińska Justyna , Kowalik Katarzyna
Published: June 2024

Przydatna broszura zrodziła się z potrzeby zapewnienia nauczycielom Katedry Italianistyki Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego autorskiego narzędzia, które pozwoli im kształcić przyszłych nauczycieli i tłumaczy języka włoskiego. Podręcznik powstał w oparciu o bezpośrednie doświadczenia autorów i jest skierowany do polskich uczących się języka włoskiego na poziomie B1 lub wyższym. Został zaprojektowany jako praktyczne narzędzie zachęcające do nauki słownictwa, elementów cywilizacji włoskiej i technik tłumaczeniowych. Student pogłębi swoją wiedzę z zakresu ważnych dziedzin leksykalnych oraz elementów kultury i życia codziennego we Włoszech. Rozwinie także swoje umiejętności wyszukiwania informacji, technik redakcyjnych i tłumaczenia na język docelowy.
La dispensa Utile e traducibile.Esercizi di lessico settoriale e quotidiano nasce dalla necessitè di fornire ai docenti del Dipartimento di Italianistica dell’Università di Łódź uno strumento originale che permetta di formare i futuri insegnanti e traduttori della lingua italiana. Il manuale si basa sull’esperienza diretta delle autrici ed è rivolto agli apprendenti polacchi di lingua italiana a livello B1 o superiore. È stato ideato come strumento pratico per favorire Io studio del lessico, degli elementi della civiltà italiana e delle tecniche di traduzione. Lo studente approfondirà le sue conoscenze dei campi lessicali importanti e degli elementi della cultura e vita quotidiana in Italia. Svilupperà anche le sue capacità di ricerca delle informazioni, delle tecniche di redazione e di traduzione nella lingua d’arrivo.
Understanding the Use of Mobile E-Books among Mathematics Postgraduates
Authors: Letchumanan Malathi
Published: June 2024

Objectives: The main objective of this study is to understand the factors that encourage the use of mobile ebooks among mathematics postgraduate students. Method: This study employed a qualitative case study approach. Eight mathematics postgraduate students from the algebra research group participated in the study. Data were collected via interview and analyzed by using constant comparative analysis. Results: Utilitarian, cognitive, affective, social norm, and content qualities were the main factors influencing the use of mobile ebooks among the participants. Conclusions: Mobile ebooks are easy to use and provide a meaningful platform to find information. In addition, the mobile ebook provides instant access to new information with a single finger click, thus enabling students to extract the needed information and make constructive comparisons on the subject matter. Theory and/or Practice Implications: Results expand understanding of the factors that motivate the use of mobile ebooks for learning activities among mathematics postgraduate students. In addition, the study also provides support for institutions planning to incorporate mobile ebooks as an important reference material for postgraduate learning and research activities.
NRF/CNC Proteins Mediate Ferroptosis in Diseases
Authors: Zhang Changlin
Published: June 2024

Ferroptosis is a novel form of cell death characterized by an imbalance of iron homeostasis and lipid peroxidation. It has been found to play a key role in guiding the fate of cells, and is closely related to the occurrence and development of a variety of diseases. One of the most important characteristics of ferroptosis is that it is unique not only in terms of morphology and biochemistry but also has a complex and diverse regulatory pathway network. NRF/CNC proteins, which act as important transcriptional activators, have recently been found to have a pivotal regulatory effect on ferroptosis through inhibition. Therefore, further research on the regulatory pathway of ferroptosis through NRF proteins could help to understand the development of various diseases and contemplate new ideas for corresponding treatments. This paper aims to summarize the regulatory roles played by NRF proteins, mainly NRF1 and NRF2, in the onset and development of ferroptosis and to describe the regulatory relationships and research prospects of ferroptosis in diseases
The Mediating Role of Competitive Advantage: Exploring the Nexus of Managerial Competencies and Employee Engagement on SME Financial Performance in an Emerging Market
Authors:   IAGBT, Thanh Hung Nguyen Thanh Hung Nguyen , Binh Do Binh Do , Kieu Trang Tran Kieu Trang Tran , Thanh Tu Phan Thanh Tu Phan
Published: June 2024

Purpose - This study analyzes the impact of managerial competencies and employee engagement on the competitive advantage and financial performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in an emerging country.
Design/Methodology/Approach - T his study uses t he structural equation modelling (SEM) method. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire distributed among 253 executives and managers who represent Vietnamese SMEs. This sample was then utilized in the verification of research hypotheses using the AMOS.
Findings - The research findings reveal that managerial competencies and employee engagement positively influence the competitive advantage of SMEs. Concurrently, a reciprocal relationship is observed, where a strengthened competitive advantage positively contributes to improved SME financial performance. Additionally, the effects of managerial competencies and employee engagement on SME financial performance are not direct; instead, their influence is mediated through the competitive advantage.
Research Implications - Our study is a notable contribution to SME literature, particularly in emerging countries, as it explores the relationship between internal factors, competitive advantage, and financial performance of SMEs. Also, our research findings carry significant implications for managers of SMEs in emerging countries. To enhance the SMEs’ financial performance, managers must prioritize developing competencies and engagement, driving innovation and challenging competitors. This strategic approach enhances overall competitive advantage, making it crucial for SME success.
Myth and reality of “theory-driven individualised practice” in Ayurveda: Mapping physicians’ approaches using case-based scenarios
Authors: Chauhan Mayank , Srivastava Vijay Kumar , Patwardhan Kishor
Published: June 2024

Background: The curricula of Ayurveda programmes emphasise various theoretical constructs such as Tridosha (three factors determining the state of health), Agnibala (digestive strength), Samprapti (patho-physiology), among others. It is often argued that practitioners follow an individualised approach based on these principles while treating patients. Yet, dependable data on their real-world influence is lacking. The aim of this study was to record the extent to which these constructs drive decision-making among Ayurveda practitioners and to examine whether these constructs determine individualisation of the interventions. Methods: We employed an emailed survey to record physicians’ perceptions. Convenience sampling was chosen as the sampling method. Registered Ayurveda practitioners located across India with a minimum of five years of clinical experience were invited to participate. Five case-based scenarios depicting different clinical conditions were presented to the physicians. Questions that accompanied each case scenario asked the physicians to record clinical diagnoses, treatment plans, and the Ayurveda principles that determined their treatment. Results: A total of 141 physicians responded, from whom we received 152 responses as seven physicians responded to more than one scenario. The results suggest a significant lack of consensus among physicians regarding clinical diagnoses, interventions, and their understanding of pathophysiology in the given clinical scenarios. Many conflicting opinions were also noted. Conclusion: Theoretical constructs do not appear to determine either prescriptions or individualisation uniformly. Two ethical questions arise: “Is this situation due to an inherently weak theoretical framework of Ayurveda?” and “How can one justify spending hundreds of hours teaching these theories?”
Quantum Solution of Classical Turbulence. Decaying Energy Spectrum
Authors: Migdal Alexander
Published: June 2024

This paper presents a recent advancement that transforms the problem of decaying turbulence in the Navier-Stokes equations in $3+1$ dimensions into a Number Theory challenge: finding the statistical limit of the Euler ensemble. We redefine this ensemble as a Markov chain, establishing its equivalence to the quantum statistical theory of $N$ fermions on a ring, interacting with an external field associated with random fractions of $\pi$. Analyzing this theory in the turbulent limit, where $N \to \infty$ and $\nu \to 0$, we discover the solution as a complex trajectory (instanton) that acts as a saddle point in the path integral over these fermions' density. By computing the contribution of this instanton to the vorticity correlation function, we derive an analytic formula for the observable energy spectrum complete solution of decaying turbulence derived entirely from first principles, without the need for approximations or fitted dimensionless parameters. Our analysis reveals the full spectrum of critical indexes in the velocity correlation function in coordinate space, determined by the poles of the Mellin transform, which we prove to be a meromorphic function. Real and complex poles are identified, with the complex poles reflecting dissipation and uniquely determined by the famous complex zeros of the Riemann zeta function. Significantly, the theoretical predictions for the energy spectrum, energy decay rate, and the velocity correlation in the inertial range closely match the results from grid turbulence experiments \cite{GridTurbulence_1966} and recent DNS \cite{SreeniDecaying} within data errors $2\%$. The K41 scaling laws are invalidated.
Phytochemicals in Drug Discovery - A Confluence of Tradition and Innovation
Authors: Chihomvu Patience , Ganesan A. , Gibbons Simon , Johannson Magnus , Woollard Kevin , Hayes Martin Allistair
Published: June 2024

Phytochemicals have a long and successful history in drug discovery. With recent advancements in analytical techniques and methodologies, discovering bioactive leads from natural compounds has become easier. Computational techniques like molecular docking, QSAR modelling and machine learning, and network pharmacology are among the most promising new tools that allow researchers to make predictions concerning natural products' potential targets, thereby guiding experimental validation efforts. Additionally, approaches like LC-MS or LC-NMR speed up compound identification by streamlining analytical processes. Integrating structural and computational biology aids in lead identification, thus providing invaluable information to understand how phytochemicals interact with potential targets in the body. Emerging computational approach is machine learning involving QSAR modelling and deep neural networks that interrelate phytochemical properties with diverse physiological activities such as antimicrobial or anticancer effects.
Donor Conditioning and Organ Pre-treatment Prior to Kidney Transplantation: Reappraisal of the Available Clinical Evidence
Authors: Schnuelle Peter , Krämer Bernhard K.
Published: June 2024

Therapeutic measures aimed at optimising organ function prior to transplantation - whether by conditioning the donor after determination of brain death or by improving organ preservation after kidney removal - have the potential to enhance outcomes after transplantation. The particular advantage is that, unlike any optimised immunosuppressive therapy, a positive effect can be achieved without side effects for the organ recipient. In recent years, several such measures have been tested in controlled clinical trials on large patient cohorts following kidney transplantation. Hypothermic pulsatile machine perfusion in particular has become the focus of interest, but interventions in the donor prior to organ removal, such as the administration of low-dose dopamine until the start of cold perfusion as an example of conditioning antioxidant therapy, and therapeutic donor hypothermia in the intensive care unit after brain death confirmation have also significantly reduced the frequency of dialysis after transplantation with far less effort and cost. With regard to a favourable effect on graft survival in the long-term, the database for all procedures is less clear and controversial. The aim of this review article is to re-evaluate the available clinical evidence on the basis of the large multicentre controlled trials, which have also significantly influenced later meta-analyses, and to assess the significance for use in routine clinical practice.
Wild species from the family Apiaceae, traditionally used as food in some Mediterranean countries
Authors: Kozuharova Ekateina , Malfa Giuseppe Antonio , Acquaviva Rosaria , Valdes Benito , Aleksanyan Alla , Batovska Daniela , Stoycheva Christina , Rejdali Moh , Al-Tawaha Abdel Rahman , Marino Pasquale , Spadaro Vivienne
Published: June 2024

Mediterranean countries are a cauldron of cultural exchange, with a strong emphasis on wild plants in cuisine traditions. Many of these plants belong to the family Apiaceae. The common climate determines the common range of distribution. While many plants have wide distribution, the range of distribution of others is restricted to Western Mediterranean or North Africa. This review investigates wild plants from the family Apiaceae traditionally used as food in 13 study sites - 11 countries in the Mediterranean and adjacent territories - the mainland and 3 islands. The aim is to trace patterns of native distribution versus consumption. As a result, 81 wild umbellifers are listed, traditionally used as food. Their consumption and distribution patterns are described and discussed. Interestingly in 8 of the 13 study sites (61.5%) are recorded 50 plants (66.7% of all wild umbellifers, traditionally used as food) which are consumed in only one particular country. These are as follows: 8 taxa in Morocco, 9 taxa in Spain, 2 taxa in Sicily, 3 taxa in Bulgaria 3 taxa in Crete, 8 taxa in Armenia, 14 taxa in Turkey, and 3 taxa in Jordan. However, these 50 restrictedly consumed plants are distributed in more than one country (except 15 taxa, which are endemics). Many of the plants that are used in certain countries are not consumed by the neighboring people. The results of the two statistical tests, namely Jaccard index and heatmap clustering (double dendrogram) are discussed. The presence of an outlier, such as Bulgaria, which shares borders, history, and culture with Greece and Turkey, emphasizes the importance of local climate on plant distribution and consumption over cultural interactions. The same was observed for some pairs of countries, such as Spain and Morrocco and Turkey and Armenia, although they had the highest number of common plants, that are both distributed and consumed as food.
Three-Dimensional Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Path Planning in Simulated Rugged Mountainous Terrain Using Improved Enhanced Snake Optimizer (IESO)
Authors: Li Wuke , Zhang Kongwen (Frank) , Xiong Qi , Chen Xiaoxiao
Published: June 2024

The challenging terrain and deep ravines characteristic of mountainous regions often result in slower path planning and suboptimal flight paths for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) when traditional meta-heuristic optimization algorithms are employed. This study investigates the application of an Improved Enhanced Snake Optimizer (IESO) for three-dimensional path planning in a simulated rugged mountainous terrain. The initialization process in the enhanced snake optimizer is refined by integrating the Chebyshev chaotic map. Additionally, a non-monotonic factor is introduced to modulate the "temperature," and a boundary condition is incorporated into the dynamic opposition learning mechanism. These modifications collectively reduce the likelihood of population convergence to local optima during optimization. The feasibility of IESO is validated through time complexity and global convergence analyses. Comparative simulation experiments benchmarked IESO against five state-of-the-art optimization algorithms across test functions and path-planning simulated scenarios. The experimental results indicate that the enhanced algorithm achieves superior optimization precision, faster convergence speeds, and improved quality in the planned trajectories by 30%.
Research on Citrus Fruit Freshness Detection Based on Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
Authors: Ling Chen , Dong Jia You , Rong Zhang Jian , Lei Wang , Rui Yang , Yun Su , Zhi Li Xin
Published: June 2024

The abstract should be an objective representation of the article and it must not contain results that are not presented and substantiated in the main text and should not exaggerate the main conclusions. The study developed a novel method for evaluating the freshness of citrus fruits by integrating near-infrared spectroscopy with the nonlinear data processing capabilities of a BP neural network. This approach utilizes specific wavelength analysis to distinguish between fresh and non-fresh fruits effectively. Advanced preprocessing techniques are employed to remove spectral anomalies, enhancing the network's ability to accurately identify crucial quality indicators like sugar content. Concurrently, an experiment utilising a MATLAB-based BP neural network optimised the number of hidden layer nodes, identifying 61 as optimal. This configuration achieved impressive metrics, including a mean squared error of 0.0025665 and a root mean squared error of 49.8214, over 1000 training iterations with an 80% learning rate. The model demonstrated a high accuracy rate of 97.6275%, confirming its precision and reliability in assessing citrus freshness. This synergy between advanced neural network processing and spectroscopic techniques marks a significant advancement in agricultural quality assessment, setting new standards for speed and efficiency in data processing.
An Alternative Approach in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders: Current Directions
Authors: Antos Zuzanna , Zackiewicz Klaudia , Tomaszek Natalia , Modzelewski Stefan , Waszkiewicz Napoleon
Published: June 2024

Anxiety disorders significantly reduce patients' quality of life. Current pharmacological treatments, primarily benzodiazepines and antidepressants, are associated with numerous side effects. Consequently, there is a continual search for alternative methods to traditional therapies that are less burdensome for patients and broaden their therapeutic options. In this review, we examined recent evidence on alternative treatments for anxiety disorders, including physical activity, mindfulness, VR technology, biofeedback, herbal remedies, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), cryotherapy, hyperbaric therapy, vagus nerve stimulation, MDMA, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Our objective was to determine the role of these selected alternative methods in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Alternative treatments significantly expand the options available to patients and clinicians, with many serving as adjuncts to traditional therapies. Among the methods presented, mindfulness has the most significant therapeutic potential.
Evaluation of GPM IMERG Early, Late, and Final Run in Precipitation Estimation and their Capability in Representing Extreme Rainfall Indices in Southwestern Iran
Authors: Keikhosravi-Kiany Mohammad Sadegh , Jr Robert C. Balling
Published: June 2024

The growing concerns about floods have highlighted the need for accurate and detailed precipitation data as extreme precipitation occurrences can lead to catastrophic floods, resulting in significant economic losses and casualties. Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals for the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM-IMERG) is a commonly used high-resolution gridded precipitation dataset and is recognized as trustworthy alternative sources of precipitation data. The aim of this study is to comprehensively evaluate the performance of GPM IMERG Early (IMERG-E), Late (IMERG-L), and Run Final (IMERG-F) in precipitation estimation and their capability in detecting extreme rainfall indices over southwestern Iran during 2001-2020. The Asfezari gridded precipitation data which are developed using a dense of ground-based observation were utilized as the reference dataset. The findings indicate that the IMERG-F performs reasonably well in capturing many extreme precipitation events (defined by various indices). All the three products showed a better performance in capturing fixed and non-threshold precipitation indices across the study region. The findings also revealed that both IMERG-E and IMERG-L have problems in rainfall estimation over elevated areas showing values of overestimations. Examining the effect of land cover type on the accuracy of the precipitation products suggest that both IMERG-E and IMERG-L show large and highly unrealistic overestimations over inland water bodies and permanent wetlands. The results of the current study highlight the potential of IMERG-F as a valuable source of data for precipitation monitoring in the region.