bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O Domínio da Arena Informativa Televisiva
Authors: Gonçalves Vitor
Published: December 2023

Nesta pesquisa procuramos saber até que ponto, o Presidente da República (PR), Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, no primeiro mandato, foi um dos protagonistas das notícias nos canais de televisão generalista em sinal aberto e quais as razões que explicam esse facto. Assim, procedemos a uma análise quantitativa da presença do PR nos blocos informativos da RTP1, RTP2, SIC e TVI, ao longo dos 5 anos, em termos de número e tempo das notícias. Posteriormente, realizámos entrevistas a todos os jornalistas que, nesse período, foram Diretores de Informação das televisões. Concluímos que o PR foi o ator político principal das notícias televisivas nos primeiros três anos do seu mandato e, o segundo, nos dois anos finais, apenas atrás do Primeiro-ministro. Apresentamos um modelo assente em 3 vetores; pessoal, político e mediático – que explica o domínio da arena informativa televisiva do PR pela forma como se afirmou nestes três eixos.
Educación Superior y retención estudiantil
Authors: González-Nieto Noé Abraham , Rodríguez-Hernández Carlos Felipe
Published: December 2023

Las trayectorias educativas en el nivel superior se ven influidas por múltiples factores que inciden positiva o negativamente en la continuidad de los estudios universitarios. Las Instituciones de Educación Superior (IES) han adaptado sus prácticas de docencia, investigación y difusión de la cultura para fomentar una experiencia educativa que promueva el éxito de los estudiantes y, con ello, haya un aumento de las tasas de retención. En este estudio se exploraron las experiencias de alumnos del primer año de licenciatura en una universidad de México, con el fin de determinar los factores y las prácticas asociadas a la retención estudiantil. A partir de una perspectiva cualitativa con un enfoque de estudio de casos se realizaron grupos focales a 24 estudiantes, a quienes se les dividió de acuerdo con sus características académicas y demográficas. Además, se recopilaron sus reflexiones sobre sus actividades cotidianas por medio de diarios. Los principales resultados indican, por un lado, que es pertinente hacer un análisis diferenciado de acuerdo con las características de cada educando para establecer estrategias que atiendan factores particulares. Por otro lado, la retención estudiantil es una experiencia integral nutrida por prácticas escolares y sociales previas, así como lo que el estudiante desarrolla como hábitos en sus actividades cotidianas. Finalmente, el proceso de promover la retención estudiantil es una responsabilidad institucional en la que participan múltiples actores sociales y educativos antes, durante y después de la experiencia universitaria (historia personal, continuidad y prospectiva).
EURASIAN ECONOMIC UNION SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT VECTOR: RETROSPECTIVE AND OUTLOOK
Authors: Abramov N. M. , Rudakova O. Yu.
Published: December 2023

The continuous transformation of the global market poses challenges for national economies, requiring the formation and strengthening of integration processes. To analyze the development of socio-economic relations within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the authors conducted a retrospective analysis, statistical and structural analysis of key indicators, and assessed prospects for further cooperation. The study confirmed the hypothesis of insufficient competitiveness of national economies, weak foreign trade relations, and an inconsistent regulatory environment that limits export opportunities. The authors recommend shifting the focus of cooperation towards mutual support, ensuring socio-economic and demographic security, and maintaining living standards. The article identifies the main problems of interaction between EAEU member countries and suggests directions for expanding integration ties to increase the effectiveness of cooperation. The authors propose transitioning to a new level of socio-economic development for the EAEU.
FOOD COMPLEX OF RUSSIA: ANALYTICAL REVIEW, RISKS AND THREATS, PRIORITIES AND PROSPECTS
Authors: Kotarev A. V. , Kotareva A. O. , Vasilenko I. N. , Shaykin D. V.
Published: December 2023

Currently, Russia is facing unprecedented sanctions restrictions (at the beginning of 2023, more than 10.5 thousand), as well as military-political resistance from more than 50 developed countries of the world, led by the United States, EU member states, Canada, Japan and Australia. In this tense situation, it is important to maintain socio-economic, social and political stability. One of the key factors for the successful implementation of this strategic setting is the effective functioning of the country's food complex in the context of ensuring the necessary level of food, economic and national security. Russia has a high potential for the production of agricultural products, raw materials and food (natural and climatic, material and technological, research, innovation and investment, transport and logistics, personnel, organizational and managerial, regulatory and legal). About 55% of the world's chernozem, 1/5 of fresh water reserves are concentrated in our country, there are extensive forest areas that contain the negative effects of climate change, in addition, today Russia produces about 25 million tons (in active substance) of mineral fertilizers. Thus, the research topic is relevant and has a high level of perspective and utilitarian significance. The paper assessed the current state of the food supply of our country, noted the features and problematic aspects of the domestic agricultural market, also proposed promising solutions and highlighted strategic guidelines for the development of the domestic food complex of Russia.
FACTORS AFFECTING FOOD SECURITY OF THE REGION
Authors: Lai Yunhui
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the study is to specify the external driving forces that have a possible impact on the formation of a system of regional food security. The article presents the results of a study of the features of various factors that have both a positive and a negative impact on the state of the object of study in the context of political, social, economic and technological approaches to the classification of these factors. The main emphasis in the work is on the problems and prospects for the development of the agro-industrial complex, on the final success of which the level of food supply of the regions of Russia directly depends.

The relevance of the study is determined by the fact that under the influence of the global pandemic crisis and the economic sanctions imposed by European countries, a number of different environmental factors have formed that determine the main trends in the development of the food security system for the Russian regions. In the current economic conditions, the main task of national importance is to maintain and improve the standard of living of the country's population.
INVESTIGATION OF THE SIBERIAN FEDERAL DISTRICT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LEVEL FOR 2018-2021 USING THE METHODS OF MULTIVARIATE DATA ANALYSIS
Authors: Yudintsev A. Yu. , Troshkina G. N.
Published: December 2023

The paper analyzes the socio-economic development of the regions dynamics level of the Siberian Federal District of the Russian Federation for the period from 2018 to 2021. The basis of the study was the Federal State Statistics Service for monitoring the socio-economic situation in the regions of the Russian Federation. The following indicators are considered: average monthly nominal accrued wages of employees (rubles) per year, per capita monetary income of the population (rubles) on average per year, labor force (thousand people) on average per year, number of unemployed (thousand people) on average per year, the volume of investments in fixed assets (million rubles) per year, retail trade turnover (million rubles) per year, goods of own production were shipped, works and services performed on their own per year (excluding VAT, excises and similar mandatory payments) million rubles. The methodology used includes: bringing monetary indicators for the period under review to the prices of 2021 in accordance with the deflator indices of the gross domestic product of the Russian Federation;

reduction of the original set of non-orthogonal variables using factor analysis to a small-sized orthogonal factor space; determination of the Russian Federation federal districts centroids by the center of mass method for each year of the period under review; analysis of the Siberian Federal District internal structure dynamics and its position.
FEATURES OF ADAPTATION AND COOPERATION OF SMALL ENTERPFEATURES OF ADAPTATION AND COOPERATION OF SMALL ENTERPRISES OF THE ALTAI TERRITORY IN THE SANCTIONED ECONRISES OF THE ALTAI TERRITORY IN THE SANCTIONED ECONOMY: THE EXPERIENCE OF COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: Trotskovsky A. Ya. , Rodionova L. V. , Perekarenkova Yu. A.
Published: December 2023

The article presents the results of a study of the situation, adaptive behavior and dynamics of enterprises cooperative relations in the production sector of the Altai Territory of various sizes in the context of sanctions deployment.

The specificity of the author's approach lies in the fact that the adaptation and cooperation of small enterprises of the region have been studied and characterized not «by themselves», but against the background of large and medium-sized organizations, which made it possible to identify their inherent features.

The structure of the article is represented by two blocks. In the first of them, the dynamics of small business development in 2010–2020s is characterized. The second main part of the article reveals the features of the situation and adaptive behavior of small enterprises in comparison with large and medium-sized ones.

Reasoned conclusions are made about the reduction in the analyzed period of the number of small businesses in the Altai Territory with the simultaneous growth of their economic potential and contribution to the economy of the region.

It is proved that small enterprises in the production sector of the region, compared with large and mediumsized ones, have experienced less sanctions pressure. The risks typical for small business have been identified.

The features of the scale, intensity and nature of cooperative relations of small enterprises in comparison with large and medium-sized enterprises of the region are characterized.
Narration et analyse, sous le prisme de la logique, d’un débat mathématique vécu en formation d’enseignants
Authors: Zimmer Daniel
Published: December 2023

La pratique du débat scientifique en classe de mathématiques reste assez minoritaire, pourtant il s'agit d'un outil permettant de donner du sens aux apprentissages en mathématiques, ouvrant les élèves ou étudiant·es à une véritable démarche mathématicienne.
Après un bref rappel théorique à propos du dispositif de débat scientifique en classe de mathématiques, nous racontons le déroulement d'un débat vécu dans une classe de futurs enseignant·es du secondaire. Le débat présenté avait pour sujet un problème de géométrie de l'espace. Nous analysons différents arguments proposés par les participant·es, du point de vue de leur contenu logique, montrant l'intérêt du débat pour la mise en action de la logique mathématique.
Naravovarstveno vrednotenje avifavne ob Savi med Krškim in Jesenicami na Dolenjskem s predlogom novega mednarodno pomembnega območja (IBA) za ptice v Sloveniji
Authors: Denac Damijan , Smole Jakob , Vrezec Al
Published: December 2023

Inventory of avifauna was carried out in 2008 within a 32 km2 area of the Sava River between Krško and Jesenice na Dolenjskem with the aim to evaluate the conservation importance of the area. Birds were counted twice on 25.3 km of line transects placed in three landscape types – woods, agricultural landscape, and mosaic. Breeding birds along the Sava River, with emphasis on common kingfisher Alcedo atthis and common sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos, and of water bodies of the area were surveyed, too. In total, 132 species were recorded, 88 of which were breeders. Fifteen breeders are listed in Annex 1 of the Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds. Three of them meet the criteria for IBA/SPA designation – night heron Nycticorax nycticorax, black kite Milvus migrans and common kingfisher Alcedo atthis. The criteria used were: (1) more than 1% of the national breeding population of the species in the area, (2) more than two breeding pairs of the species in the area and more than five breeding pairs comprising the total national population, (3) for the qualifying species, five most important areas for the species in the region (Slovenia) can be proposed at the most. The proposed new IBA/SPA Sava river between Krško and Jesenice na Dolenjskem is the only area for the night heron and black kite and the fourth most important area for the common kingfisher in Slovenia.
Twenty-two year-old Rhinolophus hipposideros (Bechstein, 1800): the longest known lifespan of a bat in Slovenia
Authors: Presetnik Primož , Trilar Tomi
Published: December 2023

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New faunistic data on ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of the southern part of Montenegro
Authors: Bračko Gregor , Gomboc Marko , Lupše Blaž , Marić Renata , Pristovšek Urška
Published: December 2023

In spring 2013, we sampled ants from 14 localities in the southern part of Montenegro. Four different collection methods were applied: direct sampling, litter sifting, pitfall trapping and baiting. We present a list of 62 collected ant species, five of which are new records for the country: Camponotus gestroi, C. honaziensis, Lasius nitidigaster, Temnothorax sp. 1, and T. sp. 2. Some of the recorded species are discussed, including a rare subspecies Crematogaster auberti savinae. A short informal description for two unidentified Temnothorax species is given
Proteus and education at the Speleovivarium »Erwin Pichl« in Trieste (Italy)
Authors: Papi Federica , Mauri Edgardo
Published: December 2023

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Second International Meeting SOS Proteus: »Conservation of black Proteus and its habitat – 30 years after its discovery«
Authors: Aljančič Gregor , Năpăruș-Aljančič Magdalena , Trontelj Peter
Published: December 2023

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Conservation genetics of proteus in the Postojna-Planina Cave System
Authors: Zakšek Valerija , Trontelj Peter
Published: December 2023

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First record of a specialized hygropetricolous cave beetle, genus Croatodirus (Coleoptera: Leiodidae), in Slovenia
Authors: Delić Teo
Published: December 2023

The cave hygropetric, an inaccessible subterranean habitat defined by films of water flowing down the cave walls, is renowned for its specialized filter feeding cave beetles. To date, no data on cave hygropetricolous beetles have been known for Slovenia, despite the existence of suitable karst areas. This paper reports on the first finding of a hygropetricolous cave beetle in Slovenia. A single female of a species belonging to the genus Croatodirus was discovered in the cave »Brezno treh src« on the Snežnik Plateau. The geomorphology and climate of the sampling site as well as the biology of hygropetricolous cave beetles are briefly described.
When did Buddleja davidii become invasive in Slovenia?
Authors: Jogan Nejc
Published: December 2023

Butterfly-bush (Buddleja davidii) is globally widespread invasive alien plant that originates in China. In Slovenia, a switch from benign naturalized plant to invasiveness occurred just recently, so in the last decade it has been spreading rapidly in the sense of geography and also forming viable competitively strong populations in (semi-)natural habitat types such as abandoned quarries, rocky slopes and river banks. In the article its spreading is presented with some older overlooked records and several new records that more than double our knowledge of the species’ distribution in Slovenia. These data strongly confirm that it can be recognized as invasive alien species also in Slovenia, owing to its successful spread to natural habitat types in several parts of the country in the last decade.
First record of the moustached darter Sympetrum vulgatum (Linnaeus, 1758) (Odonata: Libellulidae) for the Bjelovar area, Croatia
Authors: Veljković Monika
Published: December 2023

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An interesting new record of Egyptian locust Anacridium aegyptium (Linnaeus, 1764) (Orthoptera: Acrididae) for Slovenian inland
Authors: Gojznikar Jan , Poljanec Nejc , Mlakar Medved Matija
Published: December 2023

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Third International meeting SOS Proteus: »Conservation of proteus and its habitat – 250 years after its scientific description«
Authors: Aljančič Gregor , Năpăruș-Aljančič Magdalena , Debevec Vanja
Published: December 2023

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Development of eDNA methods for monitoring two stygobiotic species of the Dinaric Karst, Proteus anguinus and Congeria jalzici, using digital PCR
Authors: Gorički Špela , Presetnik Primož , Prosenc-Zmrzljak Uršula , Gredar Tajda , Blatnik Matej , Kogovšek Blaž , Koit Oliver , Mayaud Cyril , Strah Sara , Jalžić Branko , Aljančič Gregor , Štebih Dejan , Hudoklin Andrej , Košir Rok
Published: December 2023

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Perla carantana - a new species of the genus Perla (Plecoptera: Perlidae) from Austria and Slovenia
Authors: Sivec Ignac , Graf Wolfram
Published: December 2023

Members of the genus Perla are the largest, and amongst the most endangered European stonefly species. During a revisionary study of this genus, a new species was discovered at several localities in Austria and Slovenia; Perla carantana was named after Carantania, a 7th - 11th century political unit within the territories of Austria and Slovenia. Adults and larvae are nearly indistinguishable from the sympatric species, Perla burmeisteriana Claassen, but the two species can be clearly distinguished on the basis of egg chorion morphology.
Nezadostno znane enokaličnice slovenskega Rdečega seznama
Authors: Bačič Tinka
Published: December 2023

The article discusses 40 insufficiently known monocots from slovene Red Data List of Threatened Vascular (1989). According to their habitat, distribution and the nature-conservation status in the neighbouring countries and in Slovenia, the selected species are discussed in detail. To determine the degree of threat, the threatened species are further analysed according to their rareness, recent confirmations of their presence in the territory, potential threats to their habitats and decreas of the populations. For 22 species threat status is proposed. Due to lack of taxonomical or chorological data, 5 taxa remained unsufficiently known. 7 of the discussed species proved to be quoted for Slovenia by misinterpretation and were never really present in the territory. The rest were found to be ephemerophytes, not significant for nature-conservation or not threatened.
In silico evaluation of the pharmacodynamic component of the interaction of S-alkyl derivatives of 5-methyl-4-(p-tolyl)-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiol with some biological targets
Authors: Panasenko O. I. , Odyntsova V. M. , Hotsulia A. S.
Published: December 2023

Derivatives of 1,2,4-triazole open wide opportunities for modern and progressive scientists in the development of innovative medicines. These compounds are known for their variability and structural flexibility, which allows scientists to experiment and create new molecules with unique properties. The use of 1,2,4-triazole derivatives in the creation of drugs is based on their ability to interact with biological systems and molecular targets. These compounds can be aimed at regulating physiological processes, reducing manifestations of pathological conditions or enhancing necessary biological reactions. Directed modification of the structure of 1,2,4-triazole derivatives allows to create biologically active compounds with improved properties.
The aim of the work was to study in silico and to evaluate the possible interaction of a virtual series of S-alkyl derivatives of 5-methyl-4-(p-tolyl)-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiol with some enzyme systems.
Materials and methods. A computer method (molecular docking) for predicting and evaluating the interaction between a ligand molecule and a target protein structure. Ligand preparation was performed using MarvinSketch 6.3.0, Hyper Chem 8, and AutoDockTools-1.5.6 programs.
Enzyme preparation involved the use of Discovery Studio 4.0 and AutoDockTools-1.5.6 software packages. Direct molecular docking was performed using the Vina program.
Results. A virtual series of S-alkyl derivatives of 5-methyl-4-(p-tolyl)-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiol with the potential possibility of creating a biologically active substance has been constructed. Using the Vina software tool, the nature and number of amino acid residues of the active centers of model enzymes, with which the proposed ligands coordinate and bind, were determined. According to the results of docking studies, the predicted affinity for lanosterol-14α-demethylase was determined. The effect on the receptor tyrosine kinase of anaplastic lymphoma is somewhat inferior in terms of qualitative and quantitative indicators.
Conclusions. Using the method of molecular docking, it was established that S-alkyl derivatives of 5-methyl-4-(p-tolyl)-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiol have a fairly significant potential for the manifestation of antifungal activity, which justifies the further synthesis of these compounds and more in-depth study of fungistatic and fungicidal properties. Docking results for anaplastic lymphoma kinase show little promise in the development of anticancer agents.
Rola dziennikarstwa śledczego w upublicznianiu skandali politycznych
Authors: Leszczyńska Victoria
Published: December 2023

Wolne, pluralistyczne media stanowią jedną z podstaw demokracji. To one są odpowiedzialne za dystrybucję informacji, które są niezbędne do funkcjonowania systemów politycznych na całym świecie. Ponadto, media znacznie rozszerzają komunikację międzyludzką, co pomaga w zrozumieniu otaczającej nas rzeczywistości, nawiązywaniu relacji oraz tworzeniu określonych wspólnot. Przez to, że obywatele są aktywnymi uczestnikami życia społecznego, ich poglądy mają istotny wpływ na kształt opinii publicznej. Aby jednak społeczeństwo mogło kształtować własne opinie na temat otaczającego świata, musi posiadać dostęp do informacji na jego temat. Za realizację tego zadania odpowiedzialni są dziennikarze, którzy powinni informować także o bezprawnych i zakulisowych działaniach rządzących lub różnego rodzaju organizacji. W artykule zobrazowano wybrane dwa skandale polityczne mające miejsce w Polsce i na świecie, które światło dzienne ujrzały dzięki intensywnej pracy dziennikarzy. Artykuł przedstawia także rolę, jaką pełni dziennikarstwo śledcze w państwach demokratycznych oraz związki, które zachodzą pomiędzy systemem medialnym a systemem politycznym.
Breathing New Life into an Old Tree: Resolving Logging Dilemma of
B
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-tree on Modern Computational Storage Drives
Authors: Huang Kecheng , Shen Zhaoyan , Shao Zili , Zhang Tong , Chen Feng
Published: December 2023

Having dominated databases and various data management systems for decades,
B
+
-tree is infamously subject to a logging dilemma: One could improve
B
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-tree speed performance by equipping it with a larger log, which nevertheless will degrade its crash recovery speed. Such a logging dilemma is particularly prominent in the presence of modern workloads that involve intensive small writes. In this paper, we propose a novel solution, called
per-page logging
based
B
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-tree, which leverages the emerging computational storage drive (CSD) with built-in transparent compression to fundamentally resolve the logging dilemma. Our key idea is to divide the large single log into many small (e.g., 4KB), highly compressible
per-page logs
, each being statically bounded with a
B
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-tree page. All per-page logs together form a very large over-provisioned log space for
B
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-tree to improve its operational speed performance. Meanwhile, during crash recovery,
B
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-tree does not need to scan any per-page logs, leading to a recovery latency independent from the total log size. We have developed and open-sourced a fully functional prototype. Our evaluation results show that, under small-write intensive workloads, our design solution can improve
B
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-tree operational throughput by up to 625.6% and maintain a crash recovery time of as low as 19.2 ms, while incurring a minimal storage overhead of only 0.5-1.6%.
Billion-Scale Bipartite Graph Embedding: A Global-Local Induced Approach
Authors: Wu Xueyi , Xu Yuanyuan , Zhang Wenjie , Zhang Ying
Published: December 2023

Bipartite graph embedding (BGE), as the fundamental task in bipartite network analysis, is to map each node to compact low-dimensional vectors that preserve intrinsic properties. The existing solutions towards BGE fall into two groups: metric-based methods and graph neural network-based (GNN-based) methods. The latter typically generates higher-quality embeddings than the former due to the strong representation ability of deep learning. Nevertheless, none of the existing GNN-based methods can handle billion-scale bipartite graphs due to the expensive message passing or complex modelling choices. Hence, existing solutions face a challenge in achieving both embedding quality and model scalability. Motivated by this, we propose a novel graph neural network named AnchorGNN based on global-local learning framework, which can generate high-quality BGE and scale to billion-scale bipartite graphs. Concretely, AnchorGNN leverages a novel anchor-based message passing schema for global learning, which enables global knowledge to be incorporated to generate node embeddings. Meanwhile, AnchorGNN offers an efficient one-hop local structure modelling using maximum likelihood estimation for bipartite graphs with rational analysis, avoiding large adjacency matrix construction. Both global information and local structure are integrated to generate distinguishable node embeddings. Extensive experiments demonstrate that AnchorGNN outperforms the best competitor by up to 36% in accuracy and achieves up to 28 times speed-up against the only metric-based baseline on billion-scale bipartite graphs.
Spatial distribution of urban basic education resources in Shanghai: Accessibility and supply-demand matching evaluation
Authors: Yuan Hongfu , Yang Xiangguo
Published: December 2023

This article focuses on Shanghai as a case study and utilizes various factors such as points of interest, nighttime lights, land use, road networks, and Digital Elevation Model to examine the spatial distribution of population. A random forest model is constructed to decompose the population of streets in 2022 into a 100-m grid. The study then assesses the spatial accessibility of basic education resources using a cost-weighted distance method and evaluates the supply-demand match of these resources using an improved potential model. The findings reveal the following: (1) At the street level, the spatialization of population distribution achieves a superior fit (R
2 = 0.7679) with statistical data compared to the WorldPop dataset. The overall population distribution in Shanghai exhibits a spatial pattern characterized by “one main area, two sub-areas, and multiple scattered points,” effectively capturing the distribution characteristics. (2) The overall spatial accessibility of basic education resources in Shanghai is favorable, with 100% of residents able to reach the nearest primary school, junior high school, and high school within a 30-min travel time. However, significant urban–rural disparities are observed, as areas with dense facilities and well-developed transportation exhibit better accessibility. Streets with poorer accessibility tend to be concentrated in larger jurisdictional areas with abundant forests near the sea. (3) The main urban area of Shanghai and the districts of Songjiang and Fengxian demonstrate a relatively balanced supply and demand of basic education resources in several areas. However, there are still regions within these areas where resource allocation could be further strengthened.
Psychometric evaluation of critical incident video instruments for nursing education
Authors: Randall Carla E. , Randall Cynthia S.
Published: December 2023

The Critical Incident Video (CIV) Project is a mixed method longitudinal study that uses CIVs to prepare nursing faculty members to address common teaching challenges. CIVs are short videos that present unresolved teaching challenges. Given the lack of specific instruments for evaluating the usefulness of CIVs, the aim of this phase of the project was to develop and test two instruments measuring the pedagogical effects of CIVs. The CIV Preparation and Confidence Scale (CIVPCS©) and the CIV Simulation Experience Scale (CIVSES©) were assessed for validity and reliability. Using a Delphi method, a convenience sample of 23 nurse educators provided feedback enhancing the validity and clarity of the CIVPCS©. Reliability of the CIVPCS© was determined using Cronbach’s alpha and test-retest method. No changes were recommended for the CIVSES©. Findings from the assessment of these newly developed CIV instruments are reported and implications for faculty development are discussed.
Pathogenic recurrent copy number variants in 7,078 pregnancies via chromosomal microarray analysis
Authors: Kang Han , Chen Yifei , Wang Lingxi , Gao Chonglan , Li Xingyu , Hu Yu
Published: December 2023

Objectives

To investigate the incidence of pathogenic recurrent CNVs in fetuses with different referral indications and review the intrauterine phenotypic features of each CNV.

Methods

A total of 7,078 amniotic fluid samples were collected for chromosome microarray analysis (CMA) and cases carrying pathogenic recurrent CNVs were further studied.

Results

The highest incidence of pathogenic recurrent CNVs was 2.25 % in fetal ultrasound anomalies (FUA) group. Moreover, regardless of other indications, pregnant women with advanced maternal age have a lower incidence compared with whom less than 35 years old (p<0.05). In total 1.17 % (83/7,078) samples carried pathogenic recurrent CNVs: 20 cases with 22q11.2 recurrent region (12 microdeletion and eight microduplication), 11 with 1q21.1 (five microdeletion and six microduplication) and 16p13.11 (four microdeletion and seven microduplication), 10 with 15q11.2 recurrent microdeletion, seven with Xp22.31 recurrent microdeletion and 16p11.2 (three microdeletion and four microduplication), four with 7q11.23 (two microdeletion and two microduplication), three with 17p11.2 (three microdeletion), 17p12 (two microdeletion and one microduplication) and 17q12 (two microdeletion and one microduplication). The rest ones were rare in this study.

Conclusions

Pathogenic recurrent CNVs are more likely to be identified in FUA group. Pregnant women with advanced maternal age have a lower incidence of pathogenic recurrent CNVs. The profile of pathogenic recurrent CNVs between prenatal and postnatal is different, especially in 22q11.2, 1q21.1, 15q13.3 recurrent region and 15q11.2 deletion.
Anisotropy effects on the tensile properties of AA5052 and AA5052-PVC-AA5052 sandwich sheets
Authors: Reddy Praveen , Padhy Chinmaya Prasad , Janaki Ramulu Perumalla
Published: December 2023

The essence on sheet metal industry innovation for making light weight bodies has been increasing day-to-day in the automotive sector. Based on the current demand and significance of sheet metals, the present work has been carried out on AA5052-PVC-AA5052 sandwich sheets to find out its tensile behaviour and hence related mechanical properties. The tensile behaviours of as received AA5052 alloy sheet of 1 mm thickness, PVC sheet of 0.5 mm thickness and AA5052-PVC-AA5052 sandwich sheet of 2.5 mm thickness were investigated. From the test results, the mechanical properties like yield strength (YS), ultimate tensile strength (UTS), uniform elongation (UE), total elongation (TE), strain hardening exponent (n) and material strength coefficient (K) were evaluated. From the experimental results, rolling direction of base metal AA5052 alloy sheet has an influence on the mechanical properties; moreover, among three rolling directions such as 0°, 45° and 90°, better mechanical properties have been observed in 90° rolling direction. Similar tendency is seen in the case of sandwich sheets of 90°-P-90° rolling direction than other sandwich sheets. From this work, one can understand the improvement of mechanical properties with different combinations and rolling directions of AA5052 alloy sheet. The manufacturing industry can use these data as it is for their inclusion to the future products.
The Verb εἰμί and Its Benefits for Parmenides’ Philosophy
Authors: Alcocer Urueta Ricardo
Published: December 2023

Parmenides believed that he had found the most reliable way of theorizing about ultimate reality. While natural philosophers conceptualized phenomenal differences to explain cosmic change, Parmenides used the least meaningful but most versatile verb in Ancient Greek to engage in a purely intellectual exploration of reality – one that transcended synchronous and asynchronous differences. In this article I explain how the verb εἰμί was useful to Parmenides in his attempt to overcome natural philosophy. First, I argue that the Eleatic philosopher regarded νοεῖν and εἶναι as equivalent because εἰμί-clauses enabled him to express arguably any conceivable content without providing significant additional meaning. I then show that Parmenides’ concept of being implies the present tense and the imperfective aspect but is grounded in the lexical content of the verb εἰμί, which entails no inherent temporal limits. This explains why ἔστι, ἐόν, and εἶναι could be used to indicate unbounded actuality, regardless of whether these forms represented lexical predicates or auxiliaries for predication. Finally, I maintain that the suitability of εἰμί for talking about all kinds of things without introducing temporal limits allowed Parmenides to avoid what he saw as two mistakes made by natural philosophers: identifying ultimate reality with something that cannot cover the full extent of thought and confusing actuality with present occurrence.
Protagoras on Being: Between ὀρθοέπεια and the Eleatic Legacy
Authors: Corradi Michele
Published: December 2023

According to a fragment of Porphyry (410 F Smith = 80 B 2 DK), containing a dialogue on the theme of plagiarism, Plato made use of the same arguments as Protagoras’ Περὶ τοῦ ὄντος against monistic thinkers, most likely the Eleatics. My paper aims to analyse Porphyry’s testimony to assess some aspects of Protagoras’ reflection on being through a comparison with parallel sources, in particular Plato’s dialogues (Theaetetus, Euthydemus, Sophist, Parmenides). I conclude that it is plausible to suppose that, within the framework of a more general reflection on ὀρθοέπεια, Protagoras viewed the notion of being in Περὶ τοῦ ὄντος from a linguistic perspective.
Modeling Corporate CDS Spreads Using Markov Switching Regressions
Authors: Baltodano López Ovielt , Bulfone Giacomo , Casarin Roberto , Ravazzolo Francesco
Published: December 2023

This paper investigates the determinants of the European iTraxx corporate CDS index considering a large set of explanatory variables within a Markov switching model framework. The influence of financial and economic variables on CDS spreads are compared using linear, two, three, and four-regime models in a sample post-subprime financial crisis up to the COVID-19 pandemic. Results indicate that four regimes are necessary to model the CDS spreads. The fourth regime was activated during the COVID-19 pandemic and in high volatility periods. Further, the effect of the covariates differs significantly across regimes. Brent and term structure factors became relevant after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Bottom-Up Analysis of Societal Belief in Judicial Independence in Russia
Authors: Hendley Kathryn
Published: December 2023

The study represents a first effort to explore societal sources of support for judicial independence under authoritarianism. Contemporary Russia, which is characterized by legal dualism, under which judges pay close attention to the governing law when resolving mundane cases but routinely twist this law beyond recognition in politicized cases, presents an ideal case study. Drawing primarily on two national representative surveys, fielded in 2008 and 2018, the author finds that a majority of Russians believe their judges to be under the control of political officials. Higher education and prior court experience are key predictors of skepticism. The study complicates the relationship among these factors by singling out Russians with legal education. Despite their high levels of knowledge and experience, law graduates are more likely to believe in judicial independence than other university graduates. This suggests the importance of drawing a contrast between those with profound knowledge, such as lawyers, and those with superficial knowledge. Thanks to their educational socialization and deeper understanding of the messy reality of courts, Russian lawyers are more forgiving of the courts’ shortcomings.
Climate Change, Organizational Culture, and Symbolic Embeddedness in the Brazilian Amazon
Authors: Dias Vitor Martins
Published: December 2023

This article contributes to the literature on institutions, organizations, and climate change by discerning how symbolic embeddedness mediates the external conditions and internal practices of organizations in a legal aid office in Brazil’s Amazon. This concept illuminates how legal, political, and social actors use symbolic resources, such as the framing of the law, to mobilize resources and articulate their interests. Field interviews and observations reveal that interactions during climate change negotiations can either facilitate or constrain actions to address social-ecological concerns. This study casts new light on how actors and organizations in the Global South can catalyze climate action and maintain social order in situations marked by ecological, institutional, and organizational instability.
UNA PROPUESTA DE SOFTWARE PARA LA LECTURA DE LITERATURA INTERACTIVA DIGITAL EN SECUNDARIA
Authors: Peinado Jaro Ángel
Published: December 2023

En este trabajo presentamos el diseño de una herramienta informática orientada a la creación de una modalidad de textos cuyo objeto sea servir de aliciente a los jóvenes lectores de las aulas de secundaria para acercarse a las obras del canon literario. Para ello, de manera somera, reparamos en la aceptación de la lectura digital por parte de los estudiantes como medio para enriquecer su intertexto lector, exploramos la textualidad y proceso de lectura característicos de la Literatura Interactiva Digital (narrativa literaria de tecnología informática que exige al lector una participación narrativa); y esbozamos el diseño de ADALID, la herramienta para la reescritura digital de obras literarias en formato interactivo
¿RETORNO AL MOVIMIENTO COOPERATIVO? RETOS PARA LA ECONOMÍA, LA POLÍTICA Y LA EDUCACIÓN
Authors: Frantz Walter , Fonseca Falkembach Elza Maria
Published: December 2023

En el mundo actual, gran parte de los seres humanos están sometidos a una globalización de lógica económica capitalista. En este contexto, se constata una tendencia acentuada al individualismo aunque, simultáneamente, se observan también iniciativas de organización cooperativa, situación que plantea múltiples interrogantes. ¿Todavía son posibles los movimientos cooperativos? Como expresión de poder social ¿la organización cooperativa serviría para comunicar prácticas de producción y distribución de bienes contribuyendo a debatir posibilidades de resistencia o alternativas de exclusión social? ¿El movimiento cooperativo puede ayudar a construir nuevos caminos en economía, nuevos lazos sociales, una nueva cultura política? Este artículo no contiene respuestas, sólo pretende contribuir a reflexionar sobre los desafíos actuales del movimiento cooperativo.
LOS SITIOS REALES. PATRIMONIO Y RECURSO EDUCATIVO EN LAS AULAS
Authors: Santa-Cecilia Fernando Javier
Published: December 2023

El presente artículo propone la consideración de los Reales Sitios como recurso educativo dentro del aula de ciencias sociales de educación infantil y primaria. Distinguir campo y ciudad y enriquecer el imaginario del paisaje del Madrid histórico son los principales objetivos. El descubrimiento y significado de espacios ligados a La Corte desde etapas tempranas de la enseñanza, puede ayudar a comprender la organización del territorio de Madrid, recreando la vida cortesana mediante el reconocimiento de elementos patrimoniales: palacios, el viario, personajes, costumbres y elementos naturales como son los bosques, cursos fluviales, fauna, entre otros que guardan relación con los Sitios Reales. La propuesta educativa toma en consideración la Comunidad de Madrid y se hace un diagnóstico de las propuestas educativas que ofrece Patrimonio Nacional para el profesorado.
A CONCEPÇÃO DO PROJETO CORRIDA GEOGRÁFICA
Authors: Melo Thiago da Silva
Published: December 2023

O projeto Corrida Geográfica consiste em uma estratégia de ensino/aprendizagem voltada aos alunos do 7º ano do Ensino Fundamental da Escola Municipal Consulesa Margarida Maksoud Trad em Campo Grande-MS, Brasil. As metodologias empregadas no projeto buscam tornar o processo de aprendizagem dos alunos mais prazeroso por meio da organização de uma competição em equipe e do uso de jogos em sala de aula. Os objetivos do projeto são amplos e multidisciplinares, dentre eles: estimular e envolver os alunos no seu processo de aprendizagem tornando-os protagonistas na construção de seus conhecimentos, desenvolvendo a habilidade de trabalho em equipe e despertando o espírito de liderança. Para tanto, são utilizadas diversas metodologias a partir do uso de mapas temáticos, aplicativos virtuais, softwares como o Google Earth, o blog Mundo Geográfico e jogos analógicos e digitais.
A EDUCAÇÃO POPULAR EM TESSITURA COM O PENSAMENTO FREIREANO: O PROCESSO EDUCATIVO COMO POSSIBILIDADE DE HUMANIZAÇÃO
Authors: Schönardie Paulo Alfredo , Gerhardt Milton César
Published: December 2023

Tema central deste artigo é a educação popular em tessitura com o pensamento freireano, como processo educativo que se apresenta como possibilidade de humanização de sujeitos e coletivos. A perspectiva emancipatória, libertadora e humanizadora é uma das características mais importantes da educação popular. O arcabouço da educação popular tem em sua construção as contribuições organicamente tecidas por Freire. Metodologicamente partimos de nossas experiências populares, refletidas pela teoria da educação popular em sua tessitura com as ideias de Paulo Freire. Assim nos enveredamos pelas categorias da curiosidade epistemológica, da conscientização, da autonomia, e também da teoria da educação popular para, ao final, reafirmar o processo educativo popular como possibilidade de libertação, de humanização.
Conocimiento informal de la ciencia, o por qué los museos de ciencia son tan eficientes
Authors: Pol Elena , Noguera Lluis , Asensio Mikel
Published: December 2023

Se presenta un artículo de discusión de dos investigaciones independientes realizadas en los museos de CosmoCaixa de Madrid y de Barcelona. En el primer caso, una evaluación de un espacio permanente de unos 250 metros cuadrados denominado “el Clik de los niños”, dirigido a niños de 3-8 años y a familias; y en el segundo caso dentro de una evaluación de toda la exposición permanente de CosmoCaixa Barcelona, que cuenta con una superficie de más de 5000 metros cuadrados, dedicada a la historia de la materia, dividida en cuatro grandes partes: materia inerte, materia viva, materia inteligente y materia civilizada. Se utilizan ambas investigaciones y algunos de sus resultados para la discusión de la importancia del aprendizaje informal en los ámbitos de presentación interactiva y participativa de la ciencia, así como para la discusión de los propios datos sobre ‘aprendibilidad’ y las potencialidades de los llamados aprendizajes informales.
Пріоритети близькосхідної політики Північної Кореї
Authors: Шуляк Сергій
Published: December 2023

Мета роботи полягає у виявленні основних пріоритетів близькосхідної політики Північної Кореї, що обумовлюють її специфіку. Актуальність теми дослідження визначається недостатньою вивченістю близькосхідної політики Північної Кореї, що обумовлено концентрацією уваги дослідників переважно на тих її аспектах, що пов’язані з проблемою  нерозповсюдження ядерного озброєння і ракетних технологій. Результатами дослідження є виявлені пріоритетні завдання політики КНДР на Близькому Сході, її ключові партнери в регіоні та особливості співробітництва з ними. Автор наводить у висновках підсумкові положення свого дослідження. З’ясовано, що регіон Близького Сходу є вкрай важливим для Північної Кореї, з точки зору вирішення взаємопов’язаних політичних та економічних завдань. У політичному сенсі регіон є місцем високої концентрації та активності різноманітних антиамериканських акторів, співпраця з якими підтримує загальний антиамериканський імідж північнокорейського режиму, що принципово важливо для зміцнення його внутрішньої легітимності. Виявлено, що близькосхідна політика Північної Кореї має яскраво виражену антиамериканську та антиізраїльську спрямованість, а її пріоритетними партнерами в регіоні традиційно виступають держави та недержавні актори, що перебувають у стані гострої конфронтації з США та Ізраїлем – Лівія, Сирія, Іран, певною мірою Єгипет, радикальні угруповання, що борються проти Ізраїля (ОВП, ХАМАС, Хезболла), а пріоритетним напрямком співробітництва є військове. Встановлено, що в економічному сенсі, Близький Схід є сприятливим ринком збуту північнокорейської зброї та військових технологій. В умовах кризового стану економіки це сприяє вирішенню проблеми нестачі іноземної валюти. З’ясовано, що «Арабська весна», призвела до краху або послаблення партнерських режимів у деяких арабських країнах (передусім у Лівії та Єгипті), що значною мірою послабило позиції КНДР в регіоні й ускладнило реалізацію її близькосхідної політики.