bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Real-world data analysis of next-generation sequencing and corresponding clinical characteristics in thyroid tumor
Authors: Chen Xu-Feng , He Cong , Yu Peng-Cheng , Ye Wei-Dong , Han Pei-Zheng , Hu Jia-Qian , Wang Yu-Long
Published: September 2024

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is of great benefit to clinical practice in terms of identifying genetic alterations. This study aims to clarify the gene background and its influence on thyroid tumors in the Chinese population. NGS data and corresponding clinicopathological features (sex, age, tumor size, extrathyroidal invasion, metastasis, multifocality, and TNM stage) were collected and analyzed retrospectively from 2844 individual thyroid tumor samples from July 2021 to August 2022. Among the cohort, 2337 (82%) cases possess genetic alterations, including BRAF (71%), RAS (4%), RET/PTC (4%), TERT (3%), RET (2.2%), and TP53 (1.4%). Diagnostic sensitivity before surgery can be significantly increased from 0.76 to 0.91 when cytology is supplemented by NGS. Our results show that BRAF-positive papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) patients tend to have older age, smaller tumor size, less vascular invasion, more frequent tumor multifocality, and a significantly higher cervical lymph node metastatic rate. Mutation at RET gene codons 918 and 634 is strongly correlated with medullary thyroid cancer. However, it did not display more invasive clinical characteristics. TERT-positive patients are more likely to have older age, and have larger tumor size, more tumor invasiveness, and more advanced TNM stage, indicating a poor prognosis. Patients with TERT, RET/PTC1, and CHEK2 mutations are more susceptible to lateral lymph node metastasis. In conclusion, NGS can be a useful tool that provides practical gene evidence in the process of diagnosis and treatment in thyroid tumors.
Cuando los infantes reales nacen enfermos: noticias en torno a la niñez de los hijos de Carlos IV y María Luisa de Parma
Authors: Esponda de la Campa César
Published: September 2024

La infancia en la corte es un tema que ha recibido cada vez mayor atención en el campo de los estudios de corte. La niñez que tuvieron los hijos de los reyes Carlos IV y María Luisa de Parma a fines del siglo XVIII ha recibido poca atención por parte de los historiadores. El objetivo del presente trabajo es dilucidar cómo fue la niñez de los infantes reales a fines del reinado de Carlos III y durante los primeros años del reinado de Carlos IV. Algunas de las cuestiones que se abordan son qué clase de educación recibieron los niños reales, cómo fue su vida cotidiana y qué papel tuvieron en las ceremonias de corte. Finalmente, también se abordan el problema de su mala salud y los fuertes rumores que ocasionó esto en la corte.
La consagración de la iglesia del monasterio de Santa Isabel la Real de Madrid: la renovación del templo en el siglo XVIII
Authors: Muñoz Martín Roberto
Published: September 2024

La consagración de la iglesia del Monasterio de Santa Isabel la Real de Madrid fue un acontecimiento de gran relevancia para la historia de este patronato. Sin embargo, a pesar del proceso de cambio, este no se conoce en detalle. Por eso, esta investigación profundiza en las continuas modificaciones que sufrió el edificio a lo largo de la Edad Moderna, así como subraya la importancia de su templo como receptor de obra de los principales artistas de los siglos XVII y XVIII españoles. Además, se pone en valor la empresa que realizaron sus comitentes: la comunidad de monjas agustinas del cenobio, en especial la priora del convento. Esta y otras religiosas, vinculadas a núcleos de la realeza española o centros educacionales católicos de primer nivel, impulsaron la consagración del templo, siendo las auténticas promotoras del aspecto definitivo de la iglesia, que se mantuvo casi intacto hasta su destrucción en la Guerra Civil española.
Reingeniería en el proceso de medición de datos maestros
Authors: Naranjo Flores Saul Jair , Gutiérrez Pallares Enoc
Published: September 2024

This research study focuses on the business process reengineering of the dimensioning process of imported stock-keeping units (SKU) in a distribution center for a company that specializes in the sale of home improvement products and construction materials. The study involved a time and motion study of the process using the spaghetti diagram tool, which highlighted the factors that were impacting the process and those that may optimize it. This led to an increase in productivity and a decrease in idle time, allowing for quicker measurement of the SKU universe. The study also led to the configuration of a system using the correct data, which streamlined warehouse operations.
Mejora en la prevención de riesgos laborales en seguridad y salud ocupacional: caso empresa metalmecánica en una unidad minera
Authors: Olazábal Ticona Evelyn Lisbeth
Published: September 2024

The mine currently under study is located in Peru and works with contractors to execute related activities. The employer must promote a culture of occupational risk prevention during activities. In this research article, the agile methodology was used to identify its processes and the performance status in each guideline of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS). This was the basis for the design and implementation of tools to manage the measurement and control of the OHSMS. The results demonstrated that the measurement and timely control of the OHSMS increased occupational risk prevention compliance from 62% to 89%, which made it possible to safely complete the project.
Cell layout para reducir tiempos inactivos en la producción de alimento extruido para fauna acuática de una industria acuícola de Lima, Perú
Authors: Guevara Regalado José Gabriel , Tapia Vargas Flor de María Milagros
Published: September 2024

Esta investigación expone la concepción y puesta en marcha de una célula de manufactura con la finalidad de abordar el problema de la baja eficiencia y tiempos inactivos del sistema de elaboración de alimento extruido para fauna acuática de una industria acuícola de Lima, Perú. Se llevó a cabo un minucioso análisis para caracterizar la línea base y diagnosticar la situación actual, a partir de lo cual se propuso la configuración de una célula serpentina con nueve estaciones de trabajo. El estudio de tipo aplicado y nivel explicativo evaluó si la implementación de la célula reduciría los tiempos inactivos del sistema de producción de alimento extruido. Los resultados obtenidos confirmaron la hipótesis y mostraron una mejora significativa en el desempeño del sistema de producción de alimento extruido para fauna acuática en una empresa acuícola en Lima, Perú.
Residents’ Communication With Attendings About Uncertainty: A Single-Site Longitudinal Survey
Authors: Kerr Anna M. , Thompson Charee M. , Stewart Claire A. , Rakowsky Alexander
Published: September 2024

OBJECTIVE

Managing uncertainty is a core competency of pediatric residents. However, discussing uncertainty with attending physicians can be challenging. Research is needed to understand residents’ goals when communicating about uncertainty with attending physicians and how residents’ perceptions of communication change during residency. Therefore, we assessed changes in residents’ perceptions of their own ability to communicate uncertainty and their perceptions of attending physicians’ willingness to discuss uncertainty effectively. We also identify residents’ goals and challenges communicating uncertainty.

METHODS

We conducted a 3-year (2018–2021) survey with 2 cohorts of residents at a US children’s hospital. Of the 106 eligible residents, 100 enrolled and completed Phase I (94% response rate), 61 of the enrolled residents completed Phase II (61% response rate), and 53 completed Phase III (53% response rate). We employed hierarchical linear modeling to account for clustering of the data (Phases within residents) and to assess changes in communication efficacy and target efficacy over time. We coded open-ended responses to identify residents’ communication goals and challenges.

RESULTS

Communication efficacy and target efficacy significantly increased over time. Open-ended responses indicated that residents managed multiple task, identity, and relational goals. Residents described persistent challenges related to wanting to appear competent and working with attending physicians who were unwilling to discuss uncertainty.

CONCLUSIONS

Although residents may grow more confident communicating uncertainty, such conversations are complex and can present challenges throughout residency. Our results support the value of training on communication about uncertainty, not only for residents, but also attending physicians.
PEMANFAATAN RUMPUT LAUT (Sargassum sp.) SEBAGAI BAHAN BAKU PEMBUATAN PELEMBAB BIBIR
Authors: Pangestika Widya , Abrian Satriya , Maulid Deden Yusman , Herawati Vipi
Published: September 2024

Pelembab bibir merupakan produk yang mengandung bahan-bahan bermanfaat dengan tujuan untuk melembabkan, melindungi bibir tidak mudah kering dan pecah-pecah. Rumput laut coklat dengan jenis Sargassum sp memiliki kandungan antioksidan tinggi sehingga dimanfaatkan sebagai bahan pembuatan pelembab bibir. Pembuatan pelembab bibir ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan produk pelembab bibir dengan penambahan Sargassum sp, mengetahui karakteristik fisik produk berupa: pH dan homogenitas, tingkat penerimaan konsumen, daya simpan produk, dan kelembaban pelembab bibir. Penelitian ini menggunakan empat perlakuan penambahan bubur rumput laut Sargassum sp, yaitu: kontrol (tanpa penambahan rumput laut), F1 (dengan penambahan Sargassum sp. 10 g), F2 (dengan penambahan Sargassum sp. 15 g), F3 (dengan penambahan Sargassum sp. 20 g). Hasil dari pengujian pH pada pelembab bibir yaitu kontrol 4,6; F1 5,3; F2 5,7; dan F3 5,8. Dari hasil uji homogenitas, diketahui bahwa perlakuan kontrol adalah satu-satunya perlakuan yang memiliki tekstur produk yang homogen. Perlakuan terbaik yang didapatkan berdasarkan tingkat kesukaan melalui uji hedonik oleh panelis yaitu pada P1 dengan nilai parameter aroma 3,57 (netral) warna 4,24 (suka) dan tekstur 4,18 (suka). Berdasarkan uji daya simpan produk pelembab bibir pada suhu ruang dapat bertahan selama lebih dari 35 hari. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, diketahui bahwa Sargassum sp. Dapat ditambahkan ke dalam pelembab bibir dengan tujuan untuk menambah daya kelembaban produk.
Państwa Grupy Wyszehradzkiej (V4) wobec wojny w Ukrainie. Dyplomacja obronna podczas pierwszego roku wojny
Authors:   Uniwersytet Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie, Olszyk Sabina
Published: September 2024

Tense Russian-Ukrainian relations, sparked by the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and Ukraine’s pro-European and pro-NATO ambitions, led to a Russian invasion on the country, significantly undermining the sense of security in the region. Especially the countries in close proximity to Ukraine, including Visegrad Group states, felt the threat from Russia and took a series of actions to provide a solid and decisive response to Moscow’s neo-imperial actions. The support extended had a multidimensional character, encompassing political, diplomatic, military, financial, and humanitarian areas, playing a fundamental role in sustaining Ukraine’s functioning and its military capabilities, particularly in the initial period after the invasion. The aim of the article is to synthetically depict, from a Polish perspective, the engagement of Visegrad Group countries in implementing the ideas and tasks of defense diplomacy in the first year of the war in Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to February 24, 2023.
„Nasz brak programu był w pewnym sensie również naszym programem” – myśl polityczna Wolnych Związków Zawodowych Wybrzeża
Authors:   Uniwersytet Gdański, Bień Dominik
Published: September 2024

The Free Trade Unions of the Coast were one of the most important organizations of the pre-August opposition. The purpose of the article is to reconstruct the political thought of the organization and to answer questions about who its exponents were, how they perceived the reality of the Polish People’s Republic and how they planned to change it. The concepts built by the WZZ of the Coast have been contrasted with other programs of such organizations in Poland. Also pointed out are the programmatic themes of the WZZ that remain relevant today. The article uses an analytical method of abstracting individual ideas contained in the political output of the members of the organization in question and reconstructing them as a certain ideological whole. The conclusions recognize that the WZZ of the Coast had a primarily worker-oriented and practice-oriented character, which distinguished it from the more intellectual KOR and ROPCiO. Also important to the organization were the traditions of patriotic socialism derived from the Polish Socialist Party and the events of December 1970.
Od decentralizacji do (re)centralizacji. Polityka rządzących wobec samorządów terytorialnych w Polsce po 2015 roku
Authors:   Uniwersytet Szczeciński, Lipska-Sondecka Agnieszka
Published: September 2024

For Poland, the turn of the 1980s and 1990s for Poland was the beginning of a profound systemic change dubbed transformation. As the result of multifaceted alterations, a new political system was shaped based on the patterns, standards and principles on which democratic states and societies base their organization and functioning. The principle of decentralization determined the direction and nature of changes in the construction of the administrative apparatus of the state, so that its bodies and institutions could perform the assigned tasks and functions in a practical manner. Local governments became a significant component of the new structure of public authorities, and they were entrusted with the implementation of the part of public tasks which directly concerned local and regional communities. And although Polish local governments were not free from defects, and the implementation of tasks caused tensions between the state and local governments, until 2015 the principle of decentralization was respected by those in power. However, the elections in 2015 brought a change, and the new ruling party revealed its actual attitude to state governance, including all forms of local government.
PRODUTIVISMO A QUALQUER CUSTO? GERENCIALISMO E ASSÉDIO MORAL NA UNIVERSIDADE
Authors: Neumann Figueiredo Vanessa Catherina , Berno Isabela Faria , Adiy Núbia Ragh
Published: September 2024

Considerando a importância dos aspectos da organização do trabalho e, principalmente, das práticas de gestão para a disposição de relações abusivas, este artigo tem como objetivo classificar as situações de assédio e de violência moral assinaladas por professores universitários, assim como caracterizar o contexto laboral onde ocorriam as agressões. Participaram da pesquisa 18 professores universitários de uma instituição no centro-oeste brasileiro que relataram terem vivenciado assédio moral, através da resposta ao item 31 do Questionário de Atos Negativos (QAN). Para a sistematização das situações de violência e do assédio foi avaliada a periodicidade das agressões, assim como a frequência de respostas dos itens do QAN, do questionário sociodemográfico e ocupacional e da Escala de Avaliação do Contexto de Trabalho. Os resultados apontam para um contexto laboral caracterizado por práticas injustas e ritmo de trabalho intenso, propiciando relações hostis e abusivas. Para os docentes assediados, a universidade exige competitividade (94%, n=17) e há falta de integração (83%, n=15), indicando uma vivência solitária que conduz ao individualismo. Em relação ao assédio moral, 9 (50%) docentes foram/eram alvo de maledicências e tiveram/tinham seu posicionamento desprezado mensalmente, semanalmente ou diariamente. Já sobre situações que aconteciam de vez em quando (violência), 10 (55.6%) professores reportaram serem constantemente criticados no serviço. Conclui-se que as ocorrências de violência moral são prova da necessidade de se repensar o ambiente universitário, cujos laços sociais têm sido arrebatados pela lógica quantitativa, métrica, meritocrática, em desprezo à qualidade e ao sentido do fazer.
REFLEXÕES SOBRE A INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL À LUZ DOS FUNDAMENTOS DA EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL E TECNOLÓGICA
Authors: Mossin Eduardo André , Martins Giselle Alves , Gouveia Riama Coelho , Pantoni Rodrigo Palucci
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo traz reflexões sobre intersecções entre Inteligência Artificial e Educação Profissional e Tecnológica, destacando a complexidade da Inteligência Artificial como tecnologia integrada ao mundo do trabalho e à prática educativa. A Inteligência Artificial, caracterizada por sua capacidade de análise de dados e decisões complexas, levanta questões éticas e práticas na vida social e na formação dos trabalhadores. O debate incorpora desde os impactos econômicos e sociais até a regulamentação global, enfatizando a necessidade de abordagens críticas, no processo educativo, acerca das transformações tecnológicas. A evolução do trabalho e da educação, desde sociedades primitivas até a era da inteligência artificial, também são trazidos para análise, com ênfase para as transformações que surgem com o aparecimento da Inteligência Artificial, que exigem mudanças no sistema educacional, mas que não apontam para a superação das dualidades estruturais históricas. São discutidos, ainda, o impacto da inteligência artificial na formação humana, destacando preocupações como viés algorítmico, antropomorfização e direitos humanos. Por fim, trata-se da interdisciplinaridade, que se apresenta como perspectiva fundamental para refletir sobre esses desafios, capacitando estudantes a compreender os impactos sociais e éticos da Inteligência Artificial. Para além de apresentar alguns tópicos que relacionam a Inteligência Artificial e a Educação Profissional e Tecnológica, o artigo busca chamar a atenção para o grau de complexidade e de possíveis problemas que podem ser enfrentados com a escalada deste tipo de tecnologia, destacando a importância da formação politécnica ou omnilateral.
Cría y comercialización de insectos comestibles como fuente alternativa de proteína a nivel global
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Xochimilco, Ortiz-Padilla Wendy , Campos-Montes Gabriel Ricardo ,   Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Xochimilco, Cala-Moreno Nelson ,   Universidad  Cooperativa  de  Colombia, Caballero-Zamora Alejandra ,   Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Xochimilco
Published: September 2024

El aumento de la población a nivel mundial ha generado una mayor demanda en la producción de alimentos. Con la finalidad de garantizar la seguridad alimentaria a nivel global, se ha generado un consumo acelerado de los recursos disponibles para la producción pecuaria, como la disponibilidad de tierras para uso agrícola y agua, además de impactar negativamente al ambiente a partir de la producción de gases de efecto invernadero. En este contexto, se ha convertido en una prioridad generar alternativas para la producción de proteína, que resulten más sostenibles que los sistemas de producción actuales. Una de las alternativas alimentarias que se propone es la producción y consumo de insectos comestibles, para la nutrición humana y animal. Los insectos comestibles destacan por su alto contenido nutricional, y potencial para generar, en producción controlada, un menor impacto ambiental, en comparación con las producciones ganaderas convencionales. Sin embargo, el desarrollo de las producciones controladas de insectos comestibles requiere todavía dar respuesta a interrogantes sobre la seguridad y salud de sus productos. El objetivo de este ensayo es resumir las condiciones actuales de la producción de insectos comestibles en los ámbitos nutricional, ambiental, económico, legislativo, y de sanidad e inocuidad.
Genetic Profiles of Y-Specific STR Markers Included in a Database Increase the Resolution of Sexual Crimes in the State of Goiás, Brazil
Authors: De Oliveira Lázaro e Arão Grasielly , Rodrigues Carvalho Nígela , Mota Mariana Flavia , De Oliveira Godinho Neide Maria , Cidália Vieira Gigonzag Thaís
Published: September 2024

Considering that the vast majority of sex crimes are perpetrated by men, Y-STR molecular markers have become a valuable tool in criminal investigations. The Y-chromosome has shown promise in the identification of male DNA from samples, especially when this DNA occurs in small amounts or is mixed with genetic material of female origin, as it is commonly the case in vaginal swabs from rape exams. Given the high risk of recidivism among sexually violent offenders, the present study evaluates the effectiveness of an in-house Y-chromosome STR marker genetic profile database (BPG-YSTR) as a tool in the investigation of sex crimes in the state of Goiás, Brazil. We analyzed cases of sexual violence involving biological samples that tested positive and negative for spermatozoa, registered in the Superintendence of the Technical-Scientific Police of the state of Goiás. DNA extraction was performed by differential lysis using the PrepFiler Express™ (Applied Biosystems®) kit. DNA quantification was performed by Real-Time PCR, while amplification was performed with commercial multiplex AmpFlSTR ®Yfiler™ (AppliedBiosystems®), PowerPlex® Y23 (Promega) or Yfiler™ Plus (AppliedBiosystems®) kits. Amplification products were separated by capillary electrophoresis in the ABI 3500 genetic analyzer®(AppliedBiosystems®). The inclusion of 595 haplotypic profiles in the BPG-YSTR identified genetic matches between biological evidence samples of sexual crimes involving 28 offenders and 126 victims. In 24.7% of the cases, the matches were identified exclusively by the BPG-YSTR, which means that analyses involving Y-chromosome markers added valuable information to the investigation of serial crimes in almost 1/4 of the cases. Therefore, Y-STR specific markers were shown to be a promising tool in the assistance of criminal investigations involving sexual crimes.
Making Sense of Hegel’s Dialectic: What Kind of Method Is It?
Authors:   Institute of Philosophy and Law, SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia, Maslov Denis
Published: September 2024

The paper presents an interpretation of a central Hegelian concept “dialectic” reading him as a post-Kantian critical thinker. We can speak of objective dialectic as processes in the world and subjective dialectic conceived of as a method. I shortly discuss the correctness of the approach to dialectic as a special kind of logic and relation of dialectic to formal logic. (Subjective) dialectic is interpreted as a method of inquiry that is closely related to contemporary projects of abductive and interrogative logic. Such method reflects on our theoretical practices and formulates strategic rules that guide inquiry and aim at enhancing its productivity. Further, the three familiar moments of dialectics are scrutinized and interpreted from “analytic” point of view. The abstract moment refers thematically to the object language (in different domains) that has no awareness of its own implicit presuppositions. It is a rigid and hence finite form of thinking. The negative-reasonable moment signifies the process of thinking coming into “motion” and is marked by noticing and reflecting on the presuppositions of the object speech. It tries to establish the connection between different domains and apprehend and bring the previously concealed presuppositions into a consistent system. This is a questioning of the concealed premises, which implies a resolution of conundrums emerged and a connection of it into a whole unified system of differentiated and articulated content with awareness of presuppositions. This allows to accomplish both semantic and conceptual progress as an increase of distinctions and nuances in our thinking. The resolution of the second negative moment is labeled as the positive-reasonable or speculative moment. It contains the results and contents of previous moments and also implies that the method itself and its actor comes to the fore. That actor is the collective epistemic agent in its different forms, Hegel calls it the Concept. Thus, dialectic is a reflective pragmatic approach or method of inquiry, which strives to be developed into a dynamic or genetic theory of categories.
Narración oral y humor en educación primaria: percepciones de una comunidad educativa respecto a su incidencia en la creatividad y concentración de niños y niñas
Authors: Gaete Jonathan Paulo
Published: September 2024

Oral storytelling and humor, rooted in the history of humanity, stand out as powerful pedagogical tools in classrooms, promoting productive and pleasant study environments. The present research focused on the perception of an educational community on the impact of oral storytelling and humor on the creativity and concentration of basic education children. With a hermeneutic phenomenological qualitative approach, teachers, parents and third and fourth grade children from a subsidized school were involved. Data collection includes semi-structured interviews, observation and focus groups. The results highlight a positive perception and beneficial impact of oral storytelling and humor on creativity and concentration. The conclusion highlights that effectiveness depends on teachers' mastery of these tools.
En pro de la equidad: “Señorit@s de Avign@n”. Experiencia artística universitaria
Authors: Márquez Casero Mª Victoria , Del Río Fernández Pilar , Vázquez Carpio Leticia A.
Published: September 2024

The Audiovisual presented here is the result of work carried out by the 3rd year students of EDUSO (Social Education through art) of the Faculty of Educational Sciences of the University of Malaga.
The project arises from working on the commemoration of 8 M, specifically focused according to the group itself on women and femininity. For this they performed an interpretation of a work by Picasso, “The Young Ladies of Avignon”. They start from the image of the five women represented and their profession after carrying out a study of the work, its characteristics, its connotations and the different versions that various critics have given about it.
Experiencias en puntadas: una investigación queer autobiográfica
Authors: Bastos Gomes Fabio Ricardo
Published: September 2024

This research was conducted with the aim of studying my artistic creation process from the possibility of artistically creating my own life. With the support of queer studies, artivists, reflections on experience, and fundamentally drawing from the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche, I developed autobiographical artistic creations articulated from the perspective of artistic research. The question that inspired this study was: How to produce my own life as a work of art through autobiographical artistic creations? In this sense, I decided to use this research not only as a space to artistically create a product but also to artistically create my own life. This research allowed me to reflect on many aspects of my personal life and motivated me to live my own life as a work of art. Consequently, it led me to be the artist of my own life, as the research process brought about changes in the ways I now experience my moments. I also believe that this work can contribute to the development of other studies within artistic research, more specifically those related to artistic creation from a self-referential and autobiographical perspective.
Populist Party Responsiveness and Populist Party Voter Satisfaction With Democracy in Europe
Authors: Brause Simon D. , Kinski Lucy
Published: September 2024

Voters of populist parties tend to be dissatisfied with democracy. Some scholars attribute this dissatisfaction with how our democracies function to poor representation by mainstream parties and a feeling of not being heard. We should see this representation improve with the success of populist parties. This improved representation should, in turn, have a positive impact on populist party voters’ satisfaction with democracy (SWD). Existing case studies have only looked at the link between formal populist party representation in parliament or government, and populist party voters’ SWD, with mixed findings, the most puzzling of which is that populist party voters may even become less satisfied with growing formal representation. There is no comparative study on populist parties’ actual responsiveness to populist party voters and the connection to their SWD. Thus, we ask: How well do populist parties represent populist party voters, and how does this populist party responsiveness influence populist party voters’ satisfaction with democracy? We define populist party responsiveness as issue-based agenda-responsiveness between populist party voters and populist parties and investigate the link to SWD using data on 21 countries from the 2019 European Election Studies. We find that populist parties in Europe are not generally more responsive to populist party voters than mainstream parties. Populist parties’ agenda-responsiveness has a positive effect on populist voters’ SWD while being in government does not increase the positive effect of populist party responsiveness on their voters’ SWD. They may be disenchanted by how well their parties can eventually “walk the talk.”
Okuma Motivasyonu ve Yaratıcı Okuma Algısının Okuduğunu Anlama Üzerindeki Yordayıcı Etkisi
Authors: Oruç Taha , Aktaş İdris , Kurt Murat
Published: September 2024

Okuma ve okuduğunu anlama, eğitimin çerçevesini oluşturduğu için akademik başarı, problem çözme becerisi gibi birçok değişken ile ilişkilidir. Bu bağlamda okuduğunu anlama başarısını arttırmak için okuduğunu anlama üzerinde etkiye sahip olan değişkenlerle ilişkisinin ve yordama gücünün incelenmesi önemli görülmektedir. Bu çalışma, ilkokul dördüncü sınıf öğrencilerinin okuma motivasyonu ve yaratıcı okuma algısının okuduğunu anlama üzerindeki yordayıcı etkisini ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu çalışma yordayıcı ilişkisel desende tasarlanmıştır. Çalışmanın örneklemini Tokat ilinin Turhal ilçesinde uygun örnekleme yöntemine göre seçilen altı farklı ilkokuldan 340 dördüncü sınıf öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Veri toplama aracı olarak “Okuma Motivasyonu Ölçeği”, “Yaratıcı Okuma Algısı Ölçeği” ve “Okuduğunu Anlama Başarı Testi” kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde çoklu regresyon analiziyle birlikte aritmetik ortalama ve standart sapma gibi betimsel istatistikler, Pearson korelasyon analizi, bağımsız t testi kullanılmıştır. Sonuçlar okuma motivasyonu ile yaratıcı okuma algısı ve okuduğunu anlama başarısı arasında anlamlı bir ilişki olduğunu göstermiştir. Ayrıca sadece okuma motivasyonu okuduğunu anlama başarısı üzerinde anlamlı değişimi açıklarken, yaratıcı okuma algısının okuduğunu anlama başarısı üzerinde anlamlı bir etkisi bulunmamıştır. Buna bağlı olarak uygulayıcıların öğrencilerin okuduğunu anlama başarılarını arttırmaları için öncelikle okuma motivasyonlarını arttırmaları, sonraki araştırmalarda ise okuduğunu anlama üzerine etkili diğer yordayıcıların belirlenmesi önerilmektedir.
İki Kere Özel Bireylere Yönelik Farkındalık Ölçeği: Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması
Authors: İlhan Emecan Banu , Şentürk Şener , Kefeli İdil , Coşkun Fatma
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışmada, öğretmenlerin iki kere özel öğrencilere ilişkin farkındalıklarını değerlendirmede kullanılabilecek geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçek geliştirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmanın verileri sırasıyla 530 öğretmen (320 kadın; 210 erkek) ve 304 öğretmenden (188 kadın; 116 erkek) oluşan iki farklı örneklemden elde edilmiştir. Ölçek maddeleri, alan yazın taraması ve hedef grup ile yapılan görüşmeler sonucunda oluşturulmuştur. Maddelerin nitelik; ölçeğin ise kapsam geçerliği açısından değerlendirilmesi amacıyla uzman görüşlerine başvurulmuştur. Yapı geçerliğini incelemek amacıyla faktör analizi tekniklerinden yararlanılmıştır. Güvenirlik analizleri için Cronbach’nın Alfa ve Mcdonald'ın Omega katsayıları hesaplanmıştır. Açımlayıcı faktör analizi sonucunda “empati ve sosyal duyarlılık”, “öz yeterlilik”, “uyum ve esneklik” ve “inanç ve kabullenme” alt boyutlarından oluşan ölçek yapısı ortaya çıkarılmıştır. Ölçek alt boyutları, öz değer açısından 3,521 ile 1,085 aralığında değişmekte olup toplam varyansın %57,048’inin açıklamaktadırlar. Doğrulayıcı faktör analizi sonucunda elde edilen uyum indekslerine göre, ölçek yapısının hiçbir değişiklik yapılmaksızın güçlü biçimde doğrulandığı (2=189,087; 2/df=2,251; GFI=0,923; CFI=0,900; IFI=0,902; RMSEA=0,064; SRMR=0,0539) belirlenmiştir. Ölçek ve alt boyutlarına ait Cronbach’ın Alfa katsayısı değerlerinin 0,72-0,87 aralığında; McDonald’ın Omega katsayısı değerlerinin ise 0,75-0,87 aralığında olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ölçek geliştirme sürecinin sonucunda, bu araştırma kapsamında geliştirilen ölçeğin öğretmenlerin iki kere özel öğrencilere yönelik farkındalıklarını belirlemek amacıyla kullanılabilecek nitelikli bir ölçme aracı olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Kral Şakir Geri Dönüşüm Filminin Sosyal Bilgilerde Doğal Çevreye Duyarlılık Açısından İncelenmesi
Authors: Dallı Caner , Hamarat Ercenk
Published: September 2024

Sosyal Bilgiler dersinin önemli amaçlarından biri içinde yaşadığımız doğal çevreyi koruma duyarlılığına sahip bireyleri yetiştirmektir. Bu bireyler Sosyal Bilgiler dersinde çevreyi tanıma ve koruma ile ilgili temel bilgileri öğrenmektedirler. Öğrenimi pekiştirmek ve eğlenceli hale getirmek adına çevre ile ilgili konularda çocukların ilgisini çeken çalışmalar ve filmler kullanılarak duyarlılık oluşturulabilir. Bu amaçla Sosyal Bilgiler dersinde eğitsel film içerikleri kullanılarak çevreyi koruma ve doğal çevreye duyarlı olma gibi kavramlar kazandırılabilir. Bu çalışmada Kral Şakir Geri Dönüşüm filmini doğal çevreye duyarlılık açısından incelemek amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden doküman analizi yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Çizgi film araştırmacılar tarafından belirli aralıklarla iki defa izlenmiştir. Çizgi filme ait veriler içerik analizi kullanılarak oluşturulmuştur. Araştırma sonucunda Kral Şakir Geri Dönüşüm çizgi filminde doğal çevreye duyarlılık kavramıyla ilgili 20 farklı ifade tespit edilmiştir. Bu ifadeler kullanım sıklığına ve yüzdesine göre bulgulara yansıtılmıştır. Bu ifadeler içerisinde en sık kullanıma sahip olan kavram geri dönüşüm (f=44) olarak belirlenmiştir. Doğal çevreye duyarlılık açısından incelenen çalışmada sıfır atık, temizlik ve çevre kirliliği gibi çevreye duyarlılık kavramıyla doğrudan ilgili ifadeler tespit edilmiştir. Çalışmada vurgulanan geri dönüşüm ve sıfır atık yöntemi dünyayı çöplerden kurtarmaya yarayan önemli bir araç olarak betimlenmiştir. Doğal çevreyi koruma duyarlılığına sahip öğrencilerde olumlu izler bırakmak adına ders materyalleri bu tür çizgi filmlerden seçilebilir.
Özel Eğitim Anaokullarında Çalışmakta Olan Öğretmenlerin Yaşadıkları Güçlüklerin Belirlenmesi
Authors: Gönen Akın , Kılıç Kevser , Koçak Fatih
Published: September 2024

Türkiye’de son yıllarda sayıları artan özel eğitim anaokullarında özel gereksinimli okul öncesi bireyler eğitim görmektedir. Bu okullarda çalışan öğretmenlere büyük sorumluluklar düşmektedir. Öğretmenlerin bu süreçte bazı güçlükler ile karşılaştıkları bilinmektedir. Karşılaşılan güçlüklerin tespit edilmesi, daha sonrasında çözüm yollarının üretilebilmesi için önemli bir adım oluşturmaktadır. Bu nedenle bu araştırmada özel eğitim anaokullarında çalışan öğretmenlerin yaşadıkları güçlüklerin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden fenemonolojik desen ile yürütülmüştür. Katılımcılar maksimum çeşitlilik örnekleme yöntemi ile seçilen 2022-2023 eğitim öğretim yılında Konya ili merkez ilçelerindeki özel eğitim anaokullarında çalışan 29 öğretmendir. Araştırmada araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan ve uzman görüşü alınan yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formları veri toplama aracı olarak kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler içerik analizi ve betimsel analiz tekniği ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda öğretmenlerin öğrenciler, okul, yöneticiler, aile, materyal vb. konularla ilgili olumlu ve olumsuz görüşlerinin olduğu, bunun yanında destek ihtiyaçları ve taleplerinin bulunduğu görülmüştür. Bu sonuçlar doğrultusunda özel eğitim anaokullarında çalışan öğretmenlerin yaşadıkları sorunlarına yönelik öneriler sunulmuştur.
Development of the Concept «Sign» in Cultural-Historical Psychology of L.S. Vygotsky: The Origins and Promising Areas of Research. Part 1.
Authors: Konokotin A.V.
Published: September 2024

The year 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of cultural and historical psychology. Taking in consideration the growing demand for the ideas and positions of cultural-historical psychology in the world professional community started in 1978 and continues to this day, we have to highlight a number of emerging problems. Without the analysis of these problems it is impossible to further develop the theory itself. Firstly, it is the variety of interpretations and readings of the theoretical foundations of cultural-historical psychology that have emerged over the past decades. Secondly, it is the transformation of the conceptual apparatus of cultural-historical psychology into a "screen" for eclectic and purely empirical constructions of modern research aimed at studying the problems of the development and structure of consciousness and higher psychological functions. At the same time, it is possible to truly understand Vygotsky's concept only on the basis of an analysis of the genesis, content and interrelation of those concepts that make up the methodology of cultural-historical psychology. This article examines the concept of "sign", which is one of the key concepts in the cultural-historical concept of L.S. Vygotsky. The aim is to reconstruct the path that the author of cultural-historical psychology himself took in determining the place and role of this concept in the holistic theoretical and methodological structure of the concept he developed.
The Problem of Data Analysis in Cultural- Historical Research
Authors: Veresov N.N.
Published: September 2024

The article discusses the main ideas of the cultural-historical theory of social environment as a source of development from the point of view of the possibility of "refocusing research on development" and the transition from descriptive (empirical) ways of analysing experimental data to explanatory ones. In this article, based on Vygotsky's works, it is shown: 1) how the general idea of social environment as a source of development can be further conceptualised with the concepts of "social situation", "social situation of development" and "perezhivanie" and 2) how the analytical model created on this basis can become a concrete tool for analysing the experimental data. The cultural-historical genetic-analytical model developed by the author and experimentally validated is presented as a general framework for analysing experimental data in accordance with the general requirements of the experimental-genetic method. The second part of the paper presents a cultural-historical analytical matrix based on the model, which allows the data to be analysed in terms of revealing internal processes of development. The genetic-analytical model allows the analysis to capture the aspect of universality. A matrix based on this model (and therefore retaining the aspect of universality) can be used to analyse a particular social situation in terms of the specific conditions in which this universality manifests itself.
Effect of the microwave treatment on anti-nutrients of soybeans
Authors: Belov Alexander A
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND: Soybeans contain anti-nutrients that have to be inactivated before being used as feed for livestock and poultry.
AIM: Obtaining the new data on the effect of the heat treatment on soybeans.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Soybeans of the Dongsheng 22 and SK Alta varieties were processed with micronization, autoclaving and microwaves in the developed microwave unit.
RESULTS: After micronization, the decrease in total starch was 10–16%, after autoclaving and microwave treatment — 15–17%. The three kinds of treatment did not have a significant effect on total phenolic content. The content of flavonoids increased by 7–9% after autoclaving and micronization and by 16% after microwave treatment. When micronizing and autoclaving soybeans, no changes in antioxidant activity were observed, but with microwave treatment, it increased by 3–5%. The decrease in trypsin inhibitor activity was 80% after microwave treatment and 73–79% after micronization and autoclaving. The tannin content was reduced by 10% with microwave treatment and by 7–9% after micronization and autoclaving. The decrease in phytic acid content was 43–45% and repeated for all kinds of treatment.
CONCLUSION: The reduction of antinutrients after micronization, autoclaving and microwave processing ensures the use of soybeans for feed. Milder temperature conditions and cyclic processes of heating and cooling during microwave processing increase the safety of soybeans. The higher heating rate and low energy costs of microwave processing ensure economic feasibility.
Femoral malalignment deformity acute correction and gradual limb-lengthening by bifocal osteosynthesis with a monorail external fixator
Authors: Zhang Kunqi , Yu Yifan , Wang Feng , Zhang Hanzhe , Li Shanyu , Cao Yuting , Kang Qinglin , Xu Jia
Published: September 2024

Background. Patients with limb-length discrepancies often present with concomitant distal femoral varus or valgus deformities. With the development of distraction osteogenesis, both deformity correction and limb-lengthening can be performed simultaneously. This novel procedure is being increasingly preferred not only by experts due to the technical advance it implies, but also by patients.
The aim of this study was to identify the clinical efficacy of distal femoral malalignment deformity correction and gradual limb-lengthening by bifocal osteotomies.
Methods. We analyzed 32 femurs from 30 patients (mean age — 23.8 years) who had undergone bifocal osteotomies followed by the use of the monorail external fixator to correct the distal femoral malalignment deformity acutely and limb-length discrepancy gradually from June 2012 to May 2020. Pre-operative clinical and radiographic data were also obtained. During the follow-up period, deformity correction and bone healing were assessed, complications were identified, and functional outcomes were evaluated.
Results. The mean follow-up period was 57.2 months for all the patients. The mean mechanical axis deviation improved from 66.4 mm pre-operatively to 7.5 mm. In patients with varus deformity, the mean mechanical lateral distal femoral angle (mLDFA) decreased from 121.2° pre-operatively to 90.2° after surgery; whereas in patients with valgus deformity, the mean mLDFA improved from 59.2 to 87.1°. The magnitude of lengthening achieved averaged 6.3 cm, and the mean bone healing index was 34.8 days/cm. The final scores defined by the Association for the Study and Application of the Methods of Ilizarov (ASAMI)-Paley were excellent in 93.3% of patients.
Conclusions. Acute correction of femoral deformities and gradual lengthening with a monorail external fixator following bifocal osteotomies can be used to treat femoral shortening and distal malalignment deformity. Functional and cosmetic improvements are expected after surgery and post-operative rehabilitation.
Hybrid technique of magnetic resonance imaging and electroencephalography to assess the structural and functional features of the brain in flight school cadets during primary medical flight examination
Authors: Kolomiytsev Viktor G. , Gornov Sergey V. , Burova Ilona V. , Litvinenko Elena A. , Velichkin Alexander N.
Published: September 2024

This study conducted a functional assessment of the results of magnetic resonance imaging in comparison with electroencephalography of 348 young pilots of the Higher Military Pilot School named after the Hero of the Soviet Union A.K. Serov who were deemed “healthy” during the medical flight commission. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed expansion of the cerebrospinal fluid spaces of varying degrees and localization in 41(11.8%) pilots after the medical flight commission, which is a contraindication for flight service. However, many congenital structural features of the brain detected by magnetic resonance imaging are normal anatomical variants. When deciphering all electroencephalograms, deviations from the norm were noted in 41(11.5%) cases, including α- and β-rhythms. In 1 (0.3%) patient, changes were also detected by magnetic resonance imaging and electroencephalography. Deviations in electroencephalograms were not associated with the changes detected by magnetic resonance imaging. Thus, the detected changes in the electroencephalograms of 1 (0.3%) pilot had not clear effects, and magnetic resonance imaging detected cerebrospinal fluid space expansion up to 10 mm in the retrocerebellar region. The study emphasized the need to clarify the techniques in medical flight commission in relation to flight personnel with such “findings” to objectively predict the real risk in relation to further service. Therefore, additional studies in young pilots with identified characteristics are necessary by comparing magnetic resonance imaging and electroencephalogram findings with respect to exercise testing, mental function, and learning potential.
Hypobaric hypoxic training as a rehabilitation method for patients who have suffered traumatic limb amputation
Authors: Blaginin Andrey A. , Budnikov Sergey V.
Published: September 2024

The possibility of using hypobaric hypoxic training in patients who have undergone traumatic amputation of the upper and/or lower extremities during rehabilitation is verified. The study was participated by 32 men using prosthetic limbs in the clinics of the Military Medical Academy named after SM Kirov, who were previously examined by medical specialists. To assess the effectiveness of hypobaric hypoxic training, the functional state and performance of patients were used assessed using physiological and psychological methods. These methods were used before the hypobaric hypoxic training, immediately after it, and 10 days after the end of the training. The training course consisted of 10 sessions conducted daily using a modern pressure complex with a low-pressure pressure chamber “BKPD-5-1,” during which a stepwise “ascent” of 500 m was implemented out at each altitude, starting from 1500 to 3500 m and staying at the indicated altitude for 30 min. Positive dynamics of the results of the psychological techniques were revealed. The effectiveness of hypobaric hypoxic training in patients who have undergone traumatic amputation of the upper and/or lower extremities increased within 10 days after the course. Thus, physical health improved by 5% and the mental component by 4% after a course of hypobaric hypoxic training and by 13 and 7%, respectively, 10 days after the end of the training. Compared with baseline indicators, by the 10th session, personal anxiety decreased by 5% and after 10 days from the end of the course by 6.5%. Moreover, situational anxiety decreased sharply. By the 10th session, it decreased by 33% and after 10 days by 34% compared with baseline values. After hypobaric hypoxic training, patients only experienced mild anxiety regarding their physical abilities and adaptation in society. They began to perceive the situation with responsibility and personal interest. In addition, the functionality of the respiratory system and the body’s resistance to hypoxia increased. Compared with baseline indicators, the vital capacity of the lungs increased by 8% and the breath-holding time during inhalation by 11%. Thus, given the complex beneficial effects of hypobaric hypoxic training on the body, it should be included in the medical rehabilitation system to optimize the mental state and increase the functional capabilities of the respiratory system in patients who have undergone traumatic amputation of the upper and/or lower extremities.