bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Diagnostics of financial stability of agricultural enterprises of dairy cattle breeding of the Republic of Kazakhstan: Study of foreign crisis-forecasting models
Authors: Akhmetova Aliya , Abdykerova Gizat , Shaukerova Zina , Bulasheva Ainur , Akhmetova Aigul
Published: June 2024

Dairy farming, as one of the components of agriculture in Kazakhstan, plays a crucial role for the effective development of the industry and the country, which makes its constant study relevant. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine different models for predicting the performance of dairy farming enterprises and their financial stability. The methods that were applied within the study were analysis, forecasting, and abstraction. Within the framework of this study, the authors considered various models of ensuring financial stability for the enterprises of this sphere in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Furthermore, the state of the dairy industry in Kazakhstan was assessed, emphasising its significant potential to contribute to the agricultural sector. Some difficulties that arise within the framework of the development of this sphere in the country were described, such as dependence on imports of certain types of products and insufficient production of certain types of goods of the industry. Shortcomings also exist in terms of milk quality and its export, specifically to China. The study also proposed crisis prediction models. One of them was a model based on the logit regression approach, which included seven coefficients that helped to identify organisations experiencing financial difficulties, assess the boundary values of financial stability, rank organisations, and accurately predict the risk of financial crisis. It was shown that its use can allow for increased efficiency in the functioning of agriculture. The study brought new knowledge for the research of the agricultural sphere of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The findings provide a better understanding of the foreign features of forecast model construction and allow enterprises and government representatives to improve the construction of such models
Determination of milk quality indicators and first streams depending on the stage of lactation and daily milk yield
Authors: Tkachova Iryna , Prusova Halyna , Petrash Victoria , Tkachov Anatoliy , Petrash Vitaliy
Published: June 2024

The relevance of the study is to solve the problem of cow's milk quality and the influence of factors of lactation stage and daily milk yield on milk parameters, and to establish links between the content of somatic cells in milk and other milk parameters. The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of the lactation stage and daily milk yield on the quality indicators of milk and its first streams, and to establish links between the content of somatic cells and other indicators of the quality of milk and its first streams. Research methods – zootechnical (selection of groups, organisation of the experiment, determination of milk productivity, assessment of the stage of lactation, the level of milk yields, control milking), biochemical (determination of the main indicators of milk quality), statistical, mathematical. A significant difference between milk quality indicators in the daily milk yield and in the first three streams of milk (p≥0.95) was established, therefore, the need to separate the first streams of milk from the main milk yield was experimentally proved. It was found that the indicators of the quantity and quality of milk and its first streams in various degrees correlate with the stage of lactation, the highest daily milk yield was established in cows that were in the first trimester of lactation. Fluctuations in the quality indicators of milk and its first streams depending on the level of daily milk yield were established. It was found that the content of somatic cells in milk is quite significantly negatively associated with the indicators of lactose content and freezing point of milk, to a lesser extent – with daily milk yield, and positively – with the duration of lactation, protein and whey+casein content. In the first streams of milk, the correlation coefficients for milk productivity and quality did not exceed 0.250. The highest somatic cell content was positively correlated with the MSNF index, protein and whey+casein content, freezing point, urea content, and negatively correlated with daily milk yield and fat content. The findings can be used in milk production farms and when planning breeding work to improve the quality characteristics of milk by selection
Role of Ayurveda in the Management of Cerebral Palsy in the Children: A Critical Review
Authors: Sharma Narinder , Gupta Aman , Khajuria Dheeraj
Published: June 2024

Introduction: A group of conditions collectively known as cerebral palsy (CP) impact a person’s mobility, balance,  and postural stability. Children with CP are more likely to have a motor handicap. Every 1000 live births, it happens  in 1.5–2.5 of them. When compared to infants born at term, the prevalence is noticeably higher in premature births. Material and Methods: In this review, search engines such as PubMed, Ayush Research Portal, Dhara, and Scopus  regarding Ayurvedic medicinal plants having Nootropic activity, Neuroprotective activity, and anticonvulsant activity  were used. Results: Different single Ayurvedic medicinal drugs were screened for having nootropic activity, neuroprotective  activity, and anticonvulsant activity. Discussion: These screened drugs may be used in the related conditions of CP, which in turn improves the quality  of life in pediatric patients. Conclusion: More intensive scientific review on CP is the need of the hour. The present review helps in day-to-day  clinical practice. A group of conditions known as cerebral palsy (CP) impacts a  person’s mobility, balance, and posture. The most prevalent motor disability in children is CP. The word cerebral refers to brain related matters. Palsy is a term used to describe muscle weakness  or dysfunction. A person’s inability to control their muscles due  to improper brain development or damage to the growing brain is  the cause of CP.[1] Although it does not necessarily result in severe  problems, CP is the primary cause of childhood disability in India.  A person with severe CP may require lifetime care or specialized  equipment, while someone with mild CP may not require any  assistance or may have minor issues like trouble walking. Since the  disorder is not progressive, it does not worsen with time, and in fact,
PAPEL Y PERFIL SOCIOECONÓMICO DE LA MUJER EN EL CUIDADO DEL EQUINO EN LA AGRICULTURA DE SUBSISTENCIA EN COCLESITO, COLÓN
Authors: Pile Edwin , Chang Andrés , Chang Euribiades , Warboys Debbie , Rosas Rommel , Bravo Olga
Published: June 2024

El estudio examina el papel y perfil socioeconómico de la mujer en el cuidado del bienestar equino en la agricultura de subsistencia en Coclesito, Colón. Para la investigación, 99 propiedades familiares fueron visitadas y se llevaron a cabo encuestas semiestructuradas, cubriendo los dominios socioeconómicos y de bienestar animal. Los datos fueron analizados utilizando medidas estadísticas y pruebas T o Chi-cuadrado. Los resultados mostraron que las mujeres rurales tienen un papel crucial en el cuidado y manejo de los equinos en la agricultura familiar en la región. Sin embargo, identificaron brechas en su perfil socioeconómico, conocimiento y capacitación en temas de salud y bienestar animal. Estas barreras pueden afectar el bienestar de los equinos y la calidad de vida de las mujeres. Por lo tanto, se destaca la importancia de implementar medidas y políticas que promuevan un enfoque integral en el cuidado de los animales y el desarrollo sostenible en las comunidades rurales, considerando el papel esencial de la mujer rural y los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible. Esto tendría un impacto positivo tanto en los equinos como en la calidad de vida de las personas y el medio ambiente regional.
Development of the Scale of Parental Playful Attitude During the Co-Occupation of Play
Authors: Román-Oyola Rosa , Bundy Anita , Lane Shelly J. , Bonilla-Rodríguez Víctor E.
Published: June 2024

Importance: There is a need for tools to measure adults’ playfulness in reference to parent–child joint play.

Objective: To (1) develop items for the Scale of Parental Playful Attitude (PaPA), (2) evaluate evidence for validity based on content, and (3) evaluate evidence for validity based on the response process.

Design: A mixed-methods design with three phases: (1) development of the first draft of the PaPA (based on the literature, focus groups, and semistructured interviews), (2) review by experts and revision of the first draft, and (3) cognitive interviews with parents.

Setting: Various (e.g., schools, a university).

Participants: Phase 1 had 32 participants: 13 parents of children ages 2.5–6 yr without major diagnosed conditions; 8 parents of autistic children age 4–7 yr; and 11 preschoolers age 3–5 yr. Phase 2 involved 10 experts. Phase 3 had 5 participants: 3 mothers and 2 fathers of children ages 2.5–6 yr; 1 child was autistic.

Outcomes and Measures: Interview protocols and experts’ review form.

Results: Phase 1 involved the initial item development. Extrinsic motivation and barriers to play emerged as important areas to include. Experts’ review enhanced representation of the construct of playfulness. Content validity index values ranged from .78 to 1.00. Cognitive interviews provided insights into parents’ comprehension of PaPA items.

Conclusions and Relevance: Validity related to test content and the response process was supported. Additional sources of validity testing are necessary.

Plain-Language Summary: Adult playfulness is critical for both the child and the parent, especially for developing a deeper connection. The Scale of Parental Playful Attitude (PaPA) assesses parents’ self-perceptions of their playfulness when playing with their child. The study authors developed the PaPA (in both English and Spanish) to address a lack of tools for assessing how parents perceive their own playfulness relative to their child’s playfulness. Understanding how parents perceive their own playful attitudes can create opportunities for occupational therapists to guide parents to approach play with an attitude that is as attuned as possible to their child’s playfulness. Future validity studies are needed to support the clinical use of the PaPA.
Zu ehrgeizig
Authors: Himberg Mathias
Published: June 2024

Ja, es gibt sie, die Selbstständigen, die glauben, dass Bioware einen Umsatzanteil von 30 Prozent bis 2030 erreichen kann – nicht nur bei Tegut, sondern auch bei Edeka und Rewe. Zum Beispiel die Edeka-Kauffrau Nicole Appel aus Schleswig-Holstein. „Ich glaube, dass wir das schaffen können“, sagt sie. Doch die meisten ihrer Kollegen sind skeptisch. Selbst Bio-Fans wie Steffen Ueltzhöfer trauen sich nur 15 Prozent zu. Andere wie Rewe-Kaufmann Sulaf Ahmed betrachten Bio weiter als zu teuer. Regulierung wünscht sich kein Selbstständiger, Steuersenkungen schon. Aber letztlich sollen Qualität und Preis der Kundschaft Lust auf Bio machen. Mathias Himberg
„Motivation kann man nicht lernen“
Authors: Sturm Anja
Published: June 2024

Sebastian Nobbe vom Personaldienstleister Hays über Recruiting im Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement.
Die Vielseitigen
Authors: Busche Jenny , Herberg Ruth
Published: June 2024

Klimaschutz, Produktentwicklung, Datenanalyse - und viele rechtliche Fragen: Die Aufgaben von Nachhaltigkeitsmanagern sind vielfältig und die Ansprüche steigen. Wie gehen sie damit um? Wir stellen Verantwortliche aus Handel und Industrie vor. Jenny Busche und Ruth Herberg
Wiener Labor
Authors: Himberg Mathias
Published: June 2024

Billa Pflanzilla ist der erste vegane Supermarkt eines großen europäischen Händlers – und Vorbild für das Format „Rewe voll pflanzlich“, das die Kölner seit April in Berlin testen. Doch anders als die Deutschen wollen die Österreicher das Format nicht ausrollen, sondern als Testfeld für vegane Produkte nutzen. Mathias Himberg
Branche analysiert Relevanz von KI
Authors: Klug Denise
Published: June 2024

Der Hype um das Thema Generative Künstliche Intelligenz muss sich am Ende rechnen. Zu diesem Schluss kommen Handel und Industrie bei der Veranstaltung Shoptalk Europe in Barcelona.
„Die Verkleinerungsphase haben wir hinter uns“
Authors: Biester Silke
Published: June 2024

TV-Löwe Ralf Dümmel hat sich nach dem spektakulären Scheitern der so genannten „Löwenhochzeit“ lange bedeckt gehalten. In seinem ersten Interview erklärt er gegenüber der LZ, was sich bei dem Nonfood-Lieferanten DS verändert hat und wie es weiter geht.
Totalausfall befürchtet
Authors: Vetter Bernhard
Published: June 2024

Frankfurt a.M. Die Anleihe-Gläubiger der Ekosem-Agrar AG haben zugestimmt, pro 1000 € final nur noch 300 € zu bekommen. Die Versammlungen dazu am Montag und Dienstag waren somit für das Unternehmen erfolgreich.
Agco Ventures mit erstem Invest
Authors: Deininger Olaf
Published: June 2024

Frankfurt a.M. Das Landtechnikunternehmen Agco gab Ende Mai eine Investition in den Innova Ag Innovation Fund VI der Risikokapitalgesellschaft Innova Memphis bekannt. Diese Fondsinvestition ist die erste, die von der kürzlich gestarteten Corporate-Venture-Capital-Initiative Agco Ventures getätigt wird.
Food-Lab-Update
Authors: Deininger Olaf
Published: June 2024

Frankfurt a.M. Hier der monatliche Überblick zu aktuellen Projekten und Aktivitäten der Food Labs und Food Hubs.
Una literatura al servicio de la imaginación y la memoria
Authors: Huezo Mixco Miguel
Published: June 2024

No abstract available.
ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 44, No. 492, 1989: 854-859.
Isabelline coloration: a heretofore unrecognized chromatic aberration in bighorn sheep
Authors: Bleich Vernon C.
Published: June 2024

Coloration is among the characteristics noted first by observers, and color has a strong influence on how animals are perceived. Abnormal coloration has been reported in a variety of taxa, but less frequently among mammals than other classes of vertebrates. Chromatic disorders occurring among Mammalia include albinism, leucism, piebaldism, melanism, xanthism, erythrism, and isabellinism, but only leucism, melanism, and piebaldism have been confirmed in bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis); ‘albinism’ has been reported in that taxon, but in the absence confirmatory evidence. Bighorn sheep possessing white, or extremely light-colored pelage, have been described in the literature as albinistic, leucistic, or simply as ‘white’. Isabellinism is a genetic anomaly that manifests as sandy- or cream-colored pelage that appears washed-out and otherwise would be dark in color. Some reports of albinistic, leucistic, or ‘white’ bighorn sheep, however, likely represent animals that were of isabelline coloration. This is the first paper to ascribe this unusual color morph to bighorn sheep, and I (1) provide photographs, references, and other evidence of what appears to be isabellinism in that species; (2) explain why those observing ‘white’ bighorn sheep likely have failed to recognize isabelline coloration; (3) discuss the evolutionary consequences of that anomalous condition in terms of fitness and future adaptation; (4) emphasize the role of what may appear to be meaningless observations in terms of their potential ramifications for understanding or explaining phenomena that heretofore have not been fully explored; and (5) encourage readers to recognize that natural history observations have potentially important implications for the interpretation of adaptation and natural selection, and can provide new insight into prior conclusions or future applications.
cognición
Authors: Fajardo Estrada Zoila María
Published: June 2024

La propuesta analítica de este ensayo se deriva del desarrollo de los saberes contemporáneos de las Ciencias Cognitivas. Siendo su principal objeto la cognición, las salidas epistemológicas atienden a la Historia de la Filosofía y a lo referido en el margen de confluencias entre ella y su incidencia como generalizadora del todo social. Es por ello que en este escrito se analiza el acervo constitutivo de las reflexiones filosóficas y sus conceptos, dentro del universo cognoscitivo humano científico y de pensamiento cotidiano. La pregunta sobre la que se elabora la reflexión es: ¿es posible entender la cognición como asunto exclusivo de las ciencias? Dada la exigencia explicativa asociada a la era tecnológica y los tránsitos a ellas asociada, el estudio de las capacidades humanas se constituye en necesidad. La cognición es, entonces vinculada al mundo interno humano y al reflejo de este mundo en el quehacer cotidiano como usuarios y generadores de asertividad para la superación de la incertidumbre.
El objetivo de este ensayo es analizar cómo la cognición representada en los estudios de las ciencias cognitivas es la base conceptual formulativa de la mente en las ciencias y en la vida cotidiana. Resulta este tema de amplia referencia en los estudios académicos actuales y representa un intento de conciliación entre la explicación del mundo actual y las bases del pensamiento tecnológico del que todos, de alguna manera, somos partícipes.
Retrato espiritual de la filosofía plotiniana
Authors: Pang González Isabella Fabrizia
Published: June 2024

La filosofía en la Antigüedad era considerada como forma de vida a través de la práctica de ciertos ejercicios espirituales que permitían conciliar discurso filosófico y praxis filosófica. Pierre Hadot, estudioso de la filosofía helenística procura develar en sus investigaciones el concepto de ejercicio espiritual, y evidencia cómo era acogida la filosofía en esta etapa; donde el filósofo era un director de conciencias que generaba en sus discípulos una conversión interna. Hadot expone en su libro, Plotino o la simplicidad de la mirada, los rasgos esenciales de la filosofía plotiniana y resalta la aptitud del filósofo como sujeto activo que ejecuta la contemplación de sí mismo y su entorno, en pos de redirigir el alma hacia el principio supremo o Uno. La filosofía plotiniana se halla impregnada de praxis filosófica. En Plotino no hay ruptura entre el hombre y filósofo; hombre que se halla arrojado a la vida y filósofo que permanece en la contemplación interna. En la figura de Plotino se conjugan ambos, y con maestría irresoluta logra captar todo el proceso del alma que trasciende y se eleva hacia el principio último, Uno o Bien. Pierre Hadot nos advierte que, a medida que Plotino, ejerce una conversión interna, donde su mirada gira hacia el Uno, ocurre en la misma proporción una metamorfosis de la mirada externa; perpetuando una transformación en el quehacer, en la praxis del individuo que protagoniza dicho proceso.
La filosofía cubana en la Revista Orígenes
Authors: Trujillo Lemes Maximiliano Francisco
Published: June 2024

Over the last 20 to 25 years, there have been numerous approaches to the analysis of the Orígenes journal in Cuba. Was this a “fever” following the censorship of the previous decades (the 1960s, 70s, and early 80s), primarily linked to the ideological roots of its key figures or their experiential and political destinies? Among the many essays, articles, and reports I have read about the journal in the past two decades, with few exceptions, none have focused on the expressions of philosophical thought presented in its pages. These contributions were significant and involved philosophers of no small renown; published works ranged from those of the celebrated María Zambrano and Albert Camus to the ineffable German philosopher Martin Heidegger and the Spanish-American Jorge Santayana, who, although less remembered today in Cuba, was frequently cited from the 1930s to the 1950s for producing a decentralized, uncommon, and reflective epistemology on issues of interest during the period, such as changes in the human condition, the impact of scientific development on this condition, or the dynamics and peculiarities of living nature’s evolution. Notably among our compatriots was Humberto Piñera Llera, who has significant merits in the history of ideas on the island beyond his kinship with the famed Virgilio Piñera.
The Status of Health Professionals’ Knowledge of Complications of Impaired Deglutition among Acute-Care Inpatients in a Kenyan Referral Hospital
Authors: C. Ndiema Dalphine , Karia M. Abuom T.
Published: June 2024

Early dysphagia screening and identification are vital for improved clinical outcomes for patients with impaired deglutition. The Interprofessional Collaboration model advocates for a collective approach to dysphagia management to facilitate early dysphagia screening and identification. Such collaboration requires all health professionals involved in management of impaired deglutition to have a high awareness of its symptoms and signs, risk factors, and associated complications. However, there is limited research on dysphagia awareness among health professionals in Kenya. This paper reports on a study to establish health professionals’ awareness levels of oropharyngeal dysphagia-associated complications among adult inpatients in the medical and surgical wards (Acute Care Facility-ACF) of a National referral hospital in Kenya. The study employed a descriptive, cross-sectional design. Questionnaires were administered to an initial sample of 19 health professionals attending to adult inpatients in the ACF. Sixteen (16) of the sampled professionals completed and returned the questionnaires and were included in the final analyses. Awareness levels were assessed using a ten-item questionnaire and analyzed using frequencies, percentages, and means. The independent samples t-test and one-way ANOVA were used to compare the scores across selected individual characteristics. The mean proportion of correct responses to the questionnaire items was 73.0% (SD = 17.49), indicating that, on average, participants had moderate awareness of oropharyngeal dysphagia-associated complications. There were no significant differences in awareness levels due to gender, age, educational attainment, experience, specialization, or training. The findings show that health professionals attending to adult inpatients in the hospital’s medical and surgical units have, on average, moderate awareness of oropharyngeal dysphagia-associated complications.
Predictive analytics for financial inclusion: Using machine learning to improve credit access for under banked populations
Authors: Chioma Susan Nwaimo  , Ayodeji Enoch Adegbola  , Mayokun Daniel Adegbola
Published: June 2024

This paper explores the application of predictive analytics and machine learning techniques to enhance credit assessment and lending practices. By leveraging alternative data sources, such as mobile phone usage, social media activity, and transactional records, machine learning models can provide more accurate credit risk evaluations for individuals with limited traditional financial histories. The study demonstrates the efficacy of these models through empirical analysis, showcasing their potential to reduce default rates while increasing the approval rates for credit applicants. Furthermore, the paper discusses the ethical considerations and potential biases associated with the use of non-traditional data in credit scoring. The findings underscore the transformative impact of machine learning in fostering financial inclusion, offering practical insights for policymakers, financial institutions, and technology developers aiming to bridge the credit gap for under banked communities. This paper delves into the transformative potential of predictive analytics and machine learning in enhancing financial inclusion by improving credit access for under banked populations. Traditional credit scoring methods often fail to accurately assess the creditworthiness of individuals lacking conventional financial histories, thereby excluding a significant portion of the population from financial services. By incorporating alternative data sources such as mobile phone usage, social media interactions, utility payments, and transactional records, machine learning models can offer more comprehensive and precise credit risk evaluations. The research methodology involves developing and testing various machine learning algorithms, including decision trees, random forests, and neural networks, to predict creditworthiness. The models are trained and validated on datasets that include both traditional financial data and alternative data sources. The performance of these models is measured against standard metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, and the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. Empirical results indicate that models utilizing alternative data significantly outperform traditional credit scoring methods, leading to higher approval rates for credit applicants while maintaining or improving risk management standards.
Keywords: Financial, Inclusion, Predictive, Analytics, Machine Learning, Alternative Data.
Public Interest Litigation: Misuse of Civil Weapon of Justice
Authors: Jain Dr Esha , Jonika Lamba
Published: June 2024

Public Interest Litigation is the powerful weapon of civil justice for the weaker and deprived section of the society. The objective of the study is to critically examine the literature on the misuse of PILs in India. So, the paper is a review-based study including some recent and famous case laws on misuse of public interest litigation. The main purpose of the PILs is to establish good structure of governance where interest of very section is protected. In the recent times the spirit behind the PILs have been distorted and it has been used as a tool of harassment, publicity, personal gains, business interest, professional PIL shops, corporate gain etc. The study includes the recommendations to curb the practice of misusing this transformational weapon of justice such as only bona fide PILs should be accepted, uncertain and doubtful PILs should be rejected at initial stage, and role of media in highlighting misuse of PILs etc. The PIL still remains the important part of judicial activism.
Aspects regarding the use of didactic strategies in the realization of moral education. Teachers' opinions and equal opportunities in primary education in Romania
Authors:   "Babeș-Bolyai" University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Popovici Adina , Opriș Dorin ,   "1 Decembrie 1918" University Alba Iulia, Romania
Published: June 2024

Through the administration of an opinion questionnaire to a number of 445 teachers for primary education in Romania, we obtained research data that show extracurricular activities are preferred in the moral education process, and at the opposite pole are contests with moral themes. Among the proposed methods (moral conversation, moral storytelling, moral example and exercise, didactic game, dramatization and explanatory reading), moral conversation and moral example are often used in primary classes. Regarding teaching aids, it was found that most of the respondents choose films and literary texts. The research data show that we can speak about the proximity to equal opportunities in terms of achieving moral education in rural areas, in relation to that carried out in urban areas, in primary schools in Romania.
The impact of social entrepreneurship education on students' competencies and intentions: a systematic review
Authors:   "Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iaşi, Romania, Moron Nicoleta
Published: June 2024

As it has only been three decades since the first social entrepreneurship course was taught at Harvard University, research in the field of social impact education is extremely recent. Through a systematic review of the literature in the field, we aim to highlight through empirical evidence the impact that social entrepreneurship education has on students' competencies and intentions to start a social venture. To this end, 23 articles published until September 2023 in the Web of Science and Scopus databases were reviewed. The results of our analysis lead to the formulation of benchmarks for improving research in the field.
COLLES Survey as an initial pedagogical diagnostic method? Veterinary anatomy teaching with highs and lows at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Authors:   Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Gudea Alexandru , Tănase Tudor ,   Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Gudea Nicoleta ,   Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Published: June 2024

The paper presents in a concise form, the results and the conclusions of the COLLES survey administered to students of the 2nd year (Romanian and English taught programs) of the Veterinary Medicine from Cluj-Napoca, during the Anatomy course. The interpretation of the specific COLLES scales (combined preferred and actual) form points to some interesting aspects linked either to some of the interpersonal relations and expectations of the students or to some systemic issues related to the specificity of the didactical process in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Romania. These conclusions may serve as a good start for a more ample survey of several subjects within the Moodle platform, targeting some clinical-related topics to build a more complete image of the student’s needs and specificities.
Money lives: improving financial capability using behavioural science and ethnography
Authors:   University of Warwick, UK, Patel Krishane , Kalfova Elena ,   Sofia University, Bulgaria, Petrov Simeon ,   Sofia University, Bulgaria, Elliot Antony ,   Fairbanking Foundation, London, UK, Vlaev Ivo ,   University of Warwick, UK
Published: June 2024

This investigation uncovers the factors influencing financial capability by utilizing behavioural science and ethnography. The study employs a representative sample from across the United Kingdom with a total of 72 households. This presents a unique opportunity to establish how the general population understands and utilises money, their views and attitudes towards money, and how this impacted each of the three financial behaviours. This investigation utilised a behaviour change theory to comprehensively and systematically encompass influences on the three behaviours underpinning financial capability. We were also able to design interventions based upon the most significant influencing factors. As such the interventions could simultaneously reduce the impact of significant barriers and further accentuate the effect of enablers to each financial behaviour.
Effectiveness of mnemonic instruction in enhancing of reading ability among learners with dyslexia in South Africa: analysis of age differences
Authors:   University of the Witwatsrand, South Africa, Zindoga Lilian , Aloka Peter JO ,   University of the Witwatsrand, South Africa
Published: June 2024

This study examined the effect of age on effectiveness of mnemonic instruction in enhancing reading abilities among grade three learners with dyslexia (LWD) in two public primary schools in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The Skinner’s reinforcement and the Information Processing theories were employed. A quasi-experimental design was used. Two schools were used as research sites, for intervention and another for control. A sample size of 43 learners was obtained in the two selected schools using purposive sampling technique. The tools used were the Bangor Dyslexia Test, pre- and post- tests, and a reading comprehension test. The results of reading ability indicate that the score of older learners (M=24.9; SD=10.3) was significantly higher than that of younger learners (M=15.8; SD=8.3), t (21) = 2.303, p = .032. The study recommended that the Department of Basic Education should revise the policy that reading is tested from grade one.
UTILIZAÇÃO DE HORMÔNIO LIBERADOR DE GONADOTROFINA (GNRH) NA REPRODUÇÃO BOVINA EM INSEMINAÇÃO ARTIFICIAL EM TEMPO FIXO (IATF)
Authors: Krause Lara Simone de Souza
Published: June 2024

A reprodução eficiente é um componente essencial para o sucesso econômico da pecuária bovina, e a técnica de Inseminação Artificial em Tempo Fixo (IATF) tornou-se uma ferramenta valiosa para maximizar a eficiência reprodutiva do rebanho. O Hormônio Liberador de Gonadotrofina (GnRH) desempenha um papel crucial na sincronização da ovulação e no aumento das taxas de concepção em bovinos. No entanto, a eficácia do GnRH no contexto específico da raça Nelore ainda carece de investigação detalhada. Este projeto de pesquisa tem como objetivo avaliar o impacto do uso de GnRH na IATF para determinar a taxa de prenhez em fêmeas da raça Nelore (MARTINS, 2021).
Atención a las personas con dislexia en la formación universitaria: recomendaciones a nivel institucional y de práctica docente
Authors: Lázaro Miguel , Ripoll Salceda Juan C. , Ferrero Marta , Suárez-Coalla Paz , Saldaña David , Perea Manuel , Acha Joana
Published: June 2024

La universidad española incorpora cada vez a un mayor número de personas con discapacidad y con necesidades específicas de apoyo (NEA). Esta incorporación se realiza en el marco de la ley conocida como LOSU, que insta a las universidades a favorecer la inclusividad y accesibilidad en las enseñanzas universitarias. Pese a esta ley, las universidades españolas no suelen contar con los recursos humanos y económicos necesarios para afrontar convincentemente dicha inclusión. Un grupo de estudiantes con NEA especialmente numeroso es el de aquellos con dislexia. Para este estudiantado existen en muchas universidades guías y orientaciones, si bien no parecen provenir de un estudio suficientemente amplio y riguroso de la bibliografía especializada. En este trabajo realizamos una revisión profunda de la bibliografía específica sobre la atención universitaria al estudiantado con dislexia y analizamos los resultados obtenidos. Fruto de la amplia revisión bibliográfica se generan una serie de propuestas de carácter institucional y de práctica docente que tienen por objeto mejorar la inclusión y accesibilidad de los estudios universitarios al estudiantado con dislexia. Para cumplir con la legislación española en relación con la inclusión y accesibilidad del estudiantado con NEA, es necesario realizar inversiones y tomar nuevas decisiones basadas en la información que aporta la bibliografía disponible.
The Impact of Culture Shock and Psychological Adjustment on Mental Well-Being in International Students
Authors: Ayub Maria , Mehmood Haziq , Nazir Arooj
Published: June 2024

Cultural shock is attributed as a psychological response experienced due to adjusting into a new cultural environment. This present study research explored the impact of cultural shock on psychological adjustment and mental well-being. It was hypothesized that there will be an inverse relationship of Culture shock and Mental Well-Being in international students. For this purpose, correlational cross-sectional research design was used. The sample included 192 international students with the age range of 18 to 40 (M=21.02, SD=1.50) including 154 men and 38 women recruited through using convenience sampling strategy. A self-constructed demographic sheet, psychological adjustment scale (Ryff & Keyes,1995)., Warwick-Edinburgh mental wellbeing scale (Tennant et al., 2007) and culture shock scale (Mumford, 1998) were used for the assessment. The result of Pearson product moment correlation illustrated the inverse relationship between culture shock and psychological adjustment in students. This revealed that examining the links between the evaluation elements could improve the rational understanding of psychological outcomes of acculturation related to personal variability factors. Such insights could also guide host university communities in bolstering the self-esteem and self-belief of their international student peers, aiding them in navigating their psychological adaptation challenges.
POST-COVID SYNDROME - A MODEL OF PATHOGENESIS
Authors:   Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Ostrovityanova St.1, Moscow 117997, Russian Federation., Kazimirskii Alexander N.
Published: June 2024

Post- COVID is characterized by a decrease in the patients’ quality of life, a tendency to hemocoagulation. Symptoms of post- COVID are diverse and difficult to classify. Purpose : Study of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in post-COVID patients to clarify the mechanisms of damage. Patients and methods : Two groups of patients with postCOVID were examined. In the first group (21 patients), COVID-19 treatment was carried out in a hospital, in the second group (20 patients) - on an outpatient clinic. The comparison group consisted of 10 patients with acute appendicitis, the control group consisted of 20 healthy people. Neutrophils were isolated using gradient centrifugation. NETs was visualized using fluorescence microscopy with SYBR Green dye (Evrogen; Russia), which specifically interacts with double-stranded DNA. Purine nitrogenous bases (PNB) were determined by the color reaction method based on their interaction with silver nitric acid.
Development and Validation of Analytical Method of Raltegravir, An Antiviral Drug
Authors: Patidar Shubham , Vengurlekar Sudha , Jain Sachin Kumar
Published: June 2024

The stability of Raltegravir (RAL) was investigated under different stress conditions, including hydrolytic, oxidative, photolytic and thermal, as recommended by the ICH guidelines. Degradation was observed under alkaline hydrolytic condition. The major degradation products in alkaline degradation conditions were proposed. A simple, sensitive and specific HPLC method was developed for the quantification of RAL under forced degradation study. The separation employs aluminum backed silicagel-G F254 as stationary phase and mixture of Toluene: ethylacetate: methanol: acetic acid (8:1:1:0.1v/v/v/v) as a mobile phase. The detection wavelength of 299nm was selected for analysis. The method was validated, demonstrating to be accurate and precise (repeatability and intermediate precision levels) within the corresponding linear range of RAL (200-700ng/spot;r= 0.9923, n=5).Limits of detection and limit of quantification were determined to be 33.99ng/spot and 103.01ng/spot respectively. Peak purity indices (>0.9997) and satisfactory resolution between RAL and its degradation products established the specificity of the determinations. The kinetics of the degradation of RAL in alkaline medium was studied, determining as zero order kinetics with energy of activation to be 5.99 Kcal/mol.
Comparative Screening of In-vitro Quality Evaluation of different Brands of Cefpodoxime Proxetil Tablets
Authors: Revathi R. , Ethiraj T. , Anushiya S. , Narayanan L. , Shine Jefrin , Thamodharan J.
Published: June 2024

Cefpodoxime proxetil (CP) is an oral third generation cephalosporin antibiotic with effectiveness against most Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. Commonly used to treat acute otitis media, pharyngitis, and sinusitis, CP is a prodrug which is absorbed and de-esterified by the intestinal mucosa to Cefpodoxime. Quality control evaluation of oral antibiotics has paramount importance to monitor the distribution of drugs in retail market and ensure the therapeutic efficacy against susceptible microorganism. The present work was performed to assess the quality control parameters of four brands of Cefpodoxime proxetil 200mg tablets available in Dindigul district. All the samples were analyzed for weight variation test, hardness, disintegration studies, percentage drug release by dissolution studies and percentage drug content determination by UV spectroscopic methods. The mean percentage drug content of Cefpodoxime proxetil varies from 93.9% w/w and 99.4% w/w among the products. The average hardness of the products varies from 5.5kg/cm2 to 9.33kg/cm2 respectively. All the brands had shown disintegration time 1.02 and 3.43 minutes while they showed 93.15% to 94.95% release of active ingredient within 30 minutes in dissolution studies. The present study revealed that all the brands of Cefpodoxime proxetil tablet met the quality control parameters as per pharmacopoeial specifications.
Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management of Cataract
Authors: Pradeep More Vaishnavi , Nilesh Jagtap Pradnya , Kailas Musale Sumit , Mahadeo Kadam Ankita , Shivaling Bobade Shweta , Dattatray Pol Komal
Published: June 2024

In order to properly focus light onto the retina for the best image quality, the human lens and cornea must first refract light. The human lens changes physically, biochemically, and morphologically as we age, which causes opacification. Cataract, which is opacity within the clear lens of the eye, is the primary factor in blindness globally. Modification, aggregation and precipitation of crystallins are the main mechanisms underlying cataract development. Most cataracts are caused by age-related degeneration; however, cataract can also develop secondary to trauma or as a consequence of another disease. Cataract rarely occurs in children. Oxidative damage to the eye lens is believed to be a key factor in the beginning and development of cataracts, even if the nosogenesis of cataract is unclear. Different kinds of cataract formation are linked to a number of highly reactive oxygen species (ROS), including hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), superoxide anion (O2), nitric oxide (NO), and hydroxyl radicals (OH-). Surgery is the only option for treating cataracts. However, the lack of surgical facilities in underdeveloped and developing nations as well as post-operative difficulties drive researchers to discover alternative cataract treatment options. This review article provides details on anatomy and physiology of lens, different cataract types i.e., diabetic, pediatric, age-related cataract as well as the management of cataract including surgical and pharmacological treatments.
ОСНОВНІ ВІДМІННОСТІ В ЛЕКСИЦІ НА ОСВІТНЮ ТЕМАТИКУ АМЕРИКАНСЬКОГО ТА БРИТАНСЬКОГО ВАРІАНТІВ АНГЛІЙСЬКОЇ МОВИ
Authors: ПЕРІШКО І. В. , БІГУНОВ Д. О. , БІГУНОВА С. А.
Published: June 2024

У цій статті розглядаються відмінності лексичного складу на освітню тематику американського і британського варіантів англійської мови, проливаючи світло на лінгвістичні нюанси, які відрізняють ці два основні варіанти англійської мови. Кожен національний варіант є окремою самодостатньою мовною системою, яка адекватно виконує насамперед функцію спілкування між носіями певного варіанта, тому внутрішнє вивчення національних варіантів набуває особливого значення. Взаємодія і взаємовплив національних і територіальних варіантів особливо інтенсивно відбувається на лексико-семантичному рівні, оскільки лексика є динамічною, на відміну від граматики, яка не так легко піддається змінам. Як свідчить синхронний аналіз, існує два основних типи лексико-семантичних відмінностей: відмінності у зовнішній, матеріальній стороні лексичних одиниць, але які мають спільне значення, і лексичні одиниці, які схожі за формою, але мають різні значення. Лексичні одиниці першого типу називаються лексико-семантичними аналогами, другого типу – лексико-семантичними дивергентами. До групи лексико-семантичних дивергентів належать слова, які мають більш-менш значні відмінності у своїй семантичній структурі при спільній звуковій структурі. Ці відмінності можна розділити на кілька основних категорій. Проте в останні роки тенденція конвергентного розвитку британського та американського варіантів переважає над тенденцією їх дивергентності. У процесі взаємодії варіантів відмінності, що виникли внаслідок диференційованого позначення, будуть все більше стиратися. Вивчаючи відмінності вокабуляра на освітню тематику на лексичному та семантичному рівнях, автори дають уявлення про різноманітний лексичний склад американської та британської англійської мови, пропонуючи читачам глибше зрозуміти багате розмаїття англійської мови.
МЕТОДОЛОГІЧНІ ЗАСАДИ СУЧАСНОГО ДИСКУРСУ ЛІТЕРАТУРНОЇ КОМПАРАТИВІСТИКИ
Authors: ПРИХОДЬКО В. Б.
Published: June 2024

У статті йдеться про методологічні засади сучасного дискурсу літературної компаративістики. Зазначається, що в рамках компаративної методології поєднуються два протилежні підходи: пошук універсалій, які встановлюють єдність різних літератур, та виявлення їхньої національної ідентичності. Здійснено аналіз генези методологічних засад Р. Декарта («Principia philosophiae»), К.-Г. Юнга (теорія архетипів), М. Фуко (зв’язок слів і речей), Д. Дюришина (внутрішні і зовнішні контактні зв’язки), М. Бахтіна (ідея діалогічності). Розглянуто спільні методи компаративістики, незалежно від специфіки наукового напрямку: порівняльно типологічний, порівняльно-історичний та індивідуалізуючий. Обгрунтовується принципове значення категорії інтертекстуальності для методики компаративістських досліджень. Зауважується, що в сучасному компаративному дискурсі актуалізовано термін «культурний трансфер», як новий підхід до вивчення літературних і культурних взаємин, а така форма трансферу як переклади іноземної літератури сьогодні активно досліджується. Значну увагу в статті зосереджено на питанні імагологічного методу, оскільки зростає перспектива та актуальність вітчизняних та зарубіжних наукових розвідок у сфері імагології – пізнання ментального образу (іміджу) народу іншою національною свідомостю. Досліджується художній переклад як один з найважливіших напрямів літературної компаративістики. Зазначається, що його осмислення в новому літературному дискурсі трансформує дослідницьку стратегію та методологію: не лише зрозуміти перекладений твір на рівні його загальних і типологічних характеристик, але, що найважливіше, зрозуміти у його «сутнісних сенсах» крізь рецепцію та інтерпретацію.
ТЕРМІНОЛОГІЧНІ СЛОВОСПОЛУЧЕННЯ ІЗ СТРИЖНЕВИМ КОМПОНЕНТОМ «KRIEG» ТА ЇХ ПЕРЕКЛАД НА УКРАЇНСЬКУ МОВУ
Authors: БЄЛИХ О. М.
Published: June 2024

У зв’язку з агресією з боку росії й військовою підтримкою України з боку країн-партнерів дослідження термінологічних словосполучень із стрижневим компонентом KRIEG стає дедалі важливішим як для розвитку мови, так і для полегшення взаєморозуміння між фахівцями. У сучасній лінгвістиці визнання словосполучень як термінів є несуперечним фактом. Військова термінологія німецької мови відрізняється використанням не лише одномовних, але й складних мовленнєвих одиниць для номінації. Це пояснюється бажанням досягти точності в понятті. Для відбору термінів із фактологічного матеріалу ми звертали увагу в першу чергу на лексичний компонент Krieg. При перекладі термінів з німецької на українську мову враховували чи терміни обох мов мають однакові відповідники, а також ймовірні відмінності системи Збройних сил обох країн; прагнули знайти варіант, який найпрозоріше передає зміст терміну та зважали на можливе переносне значення й експресивні відтінки. Після проведеного комплексного аналізу термінологічних словосполучень із ключовим компонентом «KRIEG» на основі сучасних німецькомовних онлайн видань ми встановили, що двокомпонентні термінологічні словосполучення найбільш оптимально відповідають потребам фахової комунікації, оскільки вони не ускладнюють розуміння і, в той же час, передають ключові характеристики конкретного поняття. Тому, на нашу думку, вони є найбільш поширеними. Здається, використання багатьох компонентів у термінах зумовлене бажанням чітко визначити складне термінологічне поняття, причому мовні засоби стають другорядними порівняно з чіткою дефініцією. Переклад аналізованих термінологічних словосполучень відбувається здебільшого за допомогою методу дослівного перекладу, за допомогою перестановки компонентів чи словосполученнями із збереженням структури термінів, в окремих випадках – за допомогою дієприслівникових зворотів чи опущення або заміною окремих елементів словосполучення. Проте, адекватність перекладу потрібно перевіряти, співставляючи значення перекладеного терміна із змістом всього тексту.
Sustainable development and community agency Contributions from Ecotechnologies
Authors: Valencia Erika Carcaño
Published: June 2024

The current crisis forces us to reflect on the great challenges that lie ahead of us. We are facing a scenario that requires alternative proposals that allow us to think about the future of civilisation from a perspective of socio-environmental justice. In this sense, we cannot accept a solution that continues to be oriented solely towards the pursuit of economic growth.The economic policies applied in Mexico and in other countries, in recent years have exacerbated the vulnerability of broad sectors of the population and have put ecosystems at risk.This paper proposes a first critical approach to the contributions that sustainable development and community agency, can offer to an ecological reading of human and protective relations of production, pointing out that some economical resources of the planet are in a crucial situation.