bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Leser sind eingeschlossen in E-Book-Ökosystemen
Authors: Spielkamp Matthias
Published: November 2023

Wenn es Amazon oder Apple wollten, könnten E-Books zwischen Plattformen wie Kindle und iBooks austauschbar sein. Doch die Firmen verhindern das und schaden damit der europäischen Buchkultur. Zu diesen Ergebnissen kommt eine Studie der Europäischen und Internationalen Buchhändlervereinigung. iRights.info sprach mit den Autoren.
Leistungs­schutz­rechte an Ton­auf­nahmen: Der ver­ges­sene Skan­dal
Authors: Weitzmann John Hendrik
Published: November 2023

Unter Mitwirkung der Bundesregierung wurde 2011 auf EU-Ebene gegen den Rat unabhängiger Experten, im Schnellverfahren und diktiert durch Lobbyisten der Musikindustrie, ein Beschluss zur Verlängerung der Schutzdauer der Leistungsschutzrechte an Tonaufnahmen gefasst. Er bewirkt eine Umverteilung zulasten der Bürger Europas, zum Nutzen von genau drei internationalen Konzernen.
Rätselraten um movie2k
Authors: Pachali David
Published: November 2023

Das illegale, aber vielgenutzte Streamingportal movie2k ist seit gestern Abend offenbar aus dem Netz verschwunden. Wer die Seite aufruft, bekommt die Meldung „This domain is registered for our customer” zu sehen, oder die Adresse führt ins Nichts. Eine Zeit lang soll auch eine Weiterleitung auf die Google-Startseite aktiv gewesen sein.
Open Metrics: Jenseits des Zitatkartells
Authors: Herb Ulrich
Published: November 2023

Viele Wissenschaftler sympathisieren mit Open Access, dem freien Zugang zu wissenschaftlichen Publikationen. Doch bei eigenen Veröffentlichungen zählt im Zweifel die Reputation des Publikationsortes. Sie wird über private, geschlossene Zitatdatenbanken gemessen. Unter den Schlagworten „Open Metrics” und „Altmetrics” sammeln sich neue Ansätze.
Bitcoin: „Jemand wird für die Spekulationen bezahlen müssen”
Authors: Sobiraj Lars
Published: November 2023

Der Politikwissenschaftler Patrik Korda hält den Bitcoin für „digitale Alchemie”. Im iRights.info-Interview spricht er über die Entwicklung der digitalen Währung, die zuletzt mit Kurshöhenflügen und -Abstürzen in die Schlagzeilen gelangt ist.  Hintergrund:  Der Höhenflug der Kurse bei der digitalen Währung Bitcoin fand im April ein vorläufiges Ende.
Gericht kippt Juris-Monopol, Drossel-Klauseln, soziale Netzwerke
Authors:   telemedicus.info
Published: November 2023

Ein Urteil des Verwaltungsgerichtshofs Mannheim bringt das Juris-Monopol ins Wackeln,  Verbraucherschützer mahnen die Telekom wegen Drossel-Klauseln ab, die Selbstregulierung bei sozialen Netzwerken ist gescheitert. Außerdem im Wochenrückblick: Verfassungsbeschwerde gegen Bestandsdatenauskunft, Landgericht Berlin gegen Apples Datenschutzbestimmungen, Beugehaft für Onlineredakteur, EU-Empfehlungen zur Netzneutralität.
Die Urheberrechtsdebatte von Anonymous bis Vetter
Authors: Pachali David
Published: November 2023

Was bleibt von der Urheberrechtsdebatte, die letztes Jahr im Gefolge von Sven Regener, Aufrufen und Kampagnen die Gemüter erhitzte? Daniel Brockmeier hat zum Thema den Sammelband „Blackbox Urheberrecht” zusammengestellt, der die Debatte dokumentiert, Überblick verschafft und mit einigen Interviews und neuen Beiträgen fortführt.
Kopierschutz und die zahlenden Nutzer (GIF’ed)
Authors: Pachali David
Published: November 2023

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Wochenrückblick: Verwaiste Werke, Leistungsschutzrecht, Auskunftsanspruch
Authors:   telemedicus.info
Published: November 2023

Das Justizministerium stellt einen neuen „Strauß” an Urheberrechtsänderungen vor, Siegfried Kauder übt Kritik am Leistungsschutzrecht, ein Auskunftsanspruch gegen Behörden folgt direkt aus dem Grundgesetz. Außerdem im Wochenrückblick: Italianshare.net, Jugendmedienschutz, Hacker-Angriffe, Kabelmarkt.
Digitales Studieren: „Wir müssen die Chancen nutzen“
Authors: Wragge Alexander
Published: November 2023

Wie verändern digitale Möglichkeiten das Lernen? Die Leuphana-Universität Lüneburg testet mit „Think Tank Cities“ die Online-Projektarbeit. Studenten aus mehr als 100 Ländern tüfteln in Teams an der Stadt der Zukunft. Auch Cloud-Anwendungen machen es möglich: Studierende arbeiten online an gemeinsamen Texten und Modellen, greifen auf Materialsammlungen zurück und bewerten gegenseitig ihre Arbeiten.
Turnschuhe kopieren und das Urheberrecht
Authors: Pachali David
Published: November 2023

Manche kopieren Dateien, andere kopieren Turnschuhe. Der Berliner Architekt Van Bo Le-Mentzel – bekannt auch durch das Open-Source-Möbelkit „Hartz IV Möbel” – sammelt schon seit einiger Zeit Geld für einen Nachbau der Chucks. Mit einem solchen Imitat wäre er nicht der erste – wohl aber der erste, der bessere Produktionsbedingungen als das Original (und Karmapunkte für den Träger) verspricht. Ist das erlaubt, einen Turnschuh kopieren?
Musikindustrie weiter unzufrieden mit Googles Suchalgorithmus
Authors: Pachali David
Published: November 2023

Einen Bericht der Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) hat das Wired-Blog „Threat Level“ veröffentlicht. Ein halbes Jahr nachdem Google angekündigt hatte, Seiten mit wiederholten Urheberrechtsverletzungen in den Suchergebnissen abzustrafen, habe sich nichts geändert, so die RIAA.
Die Urheber­rechts­debatte: Einer geht noch
Authors: Pachali David
Published: November 2023

Die Debatte ums Urheberrecht kochte im letzten Jahr hoch. Doch war es wirklich eine Debatte?  Der folgende Text stammt aus „Das Netz 2012“, dem Jahresrückblick Netzpolitik von iRights. Das ganze Heft können Sie als E-Book oder Print kaufen. 
Wochenrückblick: Sperrtafeln, Leistungsschutzrecht, Internet-Anschluss
Authors:   telemedicus.info
Published: November 2023

Die GEMA klagt jetzt gegen die bei Youtube eingeblendeten Sperrtafeln, auch der Deutsche Anwaltsverein spricht sich gegen ein Presse-Leistungsschutzrecht aus, der Bundesgerichtshof erklärt den Internetzugang zu einer Lebensgrundlage, ein Gutachten des Deutschen Handelsverbands hält den Rundfunkbeitrag für verfassungswidrig. Der Wochenrückblick.
Rufus Pollock: Wo sind die Belege, dass verschlossene Daten besser sind?
Authors: Pachali David
Published: November 2023

Politik, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft könnten von offenen Daten profitieren, wirbt Ökonom Rufus Pollock im Interview mit iRights.info. Man müsse aber genau zwischen wirklich offenen und nur geteilten, öffentlich einsehbaren Daten unterscheiden. Es zeichne sich eine Trendwende zu mehr offenen Daten ab. Zur Person: Rufus Pollock ist Ökonom und einer der Gründer und Leiter der Open Knowledge Foundation.
Kathrin Passig: „Wichtige Gründe für den Besitz sind weggefallen“
Authors: Wragge Alexander
Published: November 2023

Egal ob Film, Musik oder Text – Cloud-Dienste revolutionieren die Werknutzung. Wird der Online-Zugang zu einem Musikalbum wichtiger als der Besitz? Ist der Krieg um das Copyright bald vorbei? Die Publizistin Kathrin Passig lotet im Interview aus, inwieweit digitale Güter in Zeiten der Cloud neue Antworten erfordern.  Zur Person   Kathrin Passig ist Journalistin und Schriftstellerin in Berlin. 
Heute schon kreativ gewesen?
Authors: Pachali David
Published: November 2023

Alle wollen kreativ sein. Oder sollen alle kreativ sein? Der Soziologe Andreas Reckwitz beschäftigt sich damit in seinem Buch „Die Erfindung der Kreativität” und meint: Beides zugleich. Thomas Assheuer hat es gelesen und bei Zeit Online rezensiert: The post Heute schon kreativ gewesen? appeared first on iRights.info.
Evaluation and Optimizing Project Management for Enhanced Performance in Construction Industry of Developing Countries
Authors: Hayet Khan Md. Munir , Ullah Zahoor , Bashir M Tariq , Inam Abbas Muhammad , Farid Faizan , Rehman Anis
Published: November 2023

The importance of good project management is key to performing well in Pakistan\'s ever-changing construction industry. This research dives into project management by using data analysis methods, including the Relative Importance Index (RII) and rankings based on surveys. These methods help us understand the most important factors for success and subsequently affect project results. The RII designates a number for each factor to display its importance. These values allow stakeholders to gauge the impact of different aspects on project success, guiding resource allocation and decision-making. Ranking these factors adds an additional layer of clarity, enabling stakeholders to discern priorities and allocate efforts judiciously. Analyzing insights derived from individual questions provides a nuanced perspective on specific aspects. For instance, clear roles and responsibilities (RII: 0.748) emerge as a foundational factor, emphasizing the importance of organizational clarity. Effective communication (RII: 0.655) surfaces as a significant challenge, highlighting the need for streamlined information dissemination. Drawing from these analyses, actionable recommendations arise. Improving communication channels, enhancing planning processes, investing in skill development, and adopting technology are among the proposed strategies. In the context of the construction industry, the findings resonate profoundly and offer a blueprint for stakeholders to optimize project management processes, driving success in an industry notorious for its intricacies. By embracing data-driven insights, stakeholders can navigate the complexities of construction projects with informed decisions and strategic actions.
Revolutionizing Hematologic Cancer Treatment: The Promise of Bispecific T-Cell Engagers
Authors: Budde Lihua E. , Pak Stacy , Seipel Lauren R.
Published: November 2023

The advent of bispecific T-cell engager (TCE) therapies has marked a turning point in the management of hematologic malignancies. Several clinical trials of these agents have led to approvals from the FDA, resulting in their subsequent incorporation into standard patient care. Although ongoing efforts are being made to optimize bispecific TCE therapies, a focus on their equitable distribution is needed. At the NCCN 2023 Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies, panelists presented clinical trial data, 2 case studies, and updates from NCCN Guidelines to develop an evidence-based approach for the use of these immunotherapies in various clinical contexts.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Selecting Induction Therapy Based on Biological Disease Factors
Authors: Olin Rebecca
Published: November 2023

Greater insight into the role of biologic disease factors in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has led to more effective and personalized treatment options. Data presented at the NCCN 2023 Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies reflected the rapidly evolving treatment landscape, showcasing the significance of combination therapies and precision medicine in managing different AML subtypes. For patients deemed fit for induction with favorable-risk cytogenetics, the standard of care has moved to combining the 7 + 3 regimen with gemtuzumab ozogamicin. Alternatively, for patients with FLT3-mutated disease, a more intensified approach involving the addition of midostaurin or newer therapies, such as quizartinib, to standard induction treatment has shown improved outcomes. For patients with AML who are unfit for standard induction, treatments combining hypomethylating agents with venetoclax, as well as therapies involving IDH1/2 and FLT3 inhibitors for specific genetic subtypes, offer encouraging alternatives in managing the disease.
Updates in the Management of Myelofibrosis
Authors: Kuykendall Andrew T.
Published: November 2023

The JAK inhibitors ruxolitinib, fedratinib, and pacritinib have demonstrated significant activity in improving symptoms and spleen size, as well as quality of life, in patients with myelofibrosis. Additionally, the recent approval of another JAK inhibitor, momelotinib, for patients with myelofibrosis and anemia has further expanded the available treatment options for this malignancy. As research continues to reveal the best treatment strategies, clinical trials will remain an essential avenue for improving outcomes in this patient population.
Relapsed/Refractory CLL/SLL: Overcoming Resistance to Covalent BTKi and/or BCL2 Inhibitors
Authors: Hill Brian T.
Published: November 2023

We are now in the era of targeted therapy for frontline chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL), with current treatments demonstrating favorable long-term outcomes. However, patients with double-refractory CLL whose disease has relapsed or been refractory to treatment with both a BTK and BCL-2 inhibitor present a unique challenge; although the number of patients experiencing relapse after first-line chemoimmunotherapy is likely to decrease, the number of those with double-refractory CLL is expected to increase. Various treatment strategies have been explored and noncovalent Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitors, such as pirtobrutinib, show activity in the double-refractory CLL population. Further research and prospective trials are needed to refine these approaches and improve outcomes for patients with relapsed/refractory CLL/SLL.
Advances in the Management of Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
Authors: Lynch Ryan C.
Published: November 2023

The development of brentuximab vedotin, nivolumab, and pembrolizumab has revolutionized the treatment of classical Hodgkin lymphoma. Continuous efforts are underway to improve the established early-line treatment regimens, incorporating these novel systemic therapies as either replacements for or additions to conventional agents. Although brentuximab vedotin, nivolumab, and pembrolizumab have demonstrated efficacy both as monotherapies and in combinations, critical questions remain regarding the sequencing of these agents, as well as the role of radiation therapy and interim PET scans.
Representation of natural numbers by sum of four squares of almost-prive having a special form
Authors: Petrov Zhivko , Todorova Tatyana
Published: November 2023

In this paper we consider the equation $x_{1}^{2} + x_{2}^{2} + x_{3}^{2} + x_{4}^{2} = N$, where $N$ is a sufficiently large integer and prove that if $\eta $ is quadratic irrational number and $0 < \lambda < \frac{1}{10}$, then it has a solution in almost-prime numbers $x_{1}, \ldots , x_{4}$, such that $\{ \eta x_{i} \} < N^{-\lambda }$ for $i = 1, \ldots , 4$.
Review of continuum mechanics and its history. Part I: Deformation and stress. Conservation laws. Constitutive equations
Authors: Georgieva Bogdana
Published: November 2023

This is a review of continuum mechanics and its history, citing its original sources. It "bridges"' the contributions of Bernoulli, Euler, Lagrange, Cauchy, Helmholtz, St. Venant, Stokes, Fresnel, Cesaro, and others, written in a period of two centuries in 5 languages, in a coherent and historically accurate presentation in the contemporary notation. The only prerequisite knowledge to understand the paper is advanced calculus and elementary differential equations. Some valuable, but little known, results are reviewed in detail, like the exact solution of Cesaro to the system of differential equations which every continuous medium obeys, as well as his derivation of the conditions of St. Venant for compatibility of the deformations. The last section presents the contemporary applications of continuum mechanics. The review continues with Part~II. The Mechanics of Thermoelastic Media. Perfect Fluids, reference [45]. It discusses the consequences of Navier's system of linear elasticity and approaches for its solution. It also gives a perspective of how waves propagate in continuous media. Reviewed are perfect fluids and linearly viscous fluids. At the end, Part II discusses the conditions for compatibility of the stresses.
Review of continuum mechanics and its history. Part II: The mechanics of thermoelastic media. Perfect fluids. Linearly viscous fluids
Authors: Georgieva Bogdana
Published: November 2023

This paper is the second of a series of two articles reviewing the contributions of continuum mechanics and its history. The review is written for the mathematician who is not a specialist in this field, and aims to give an in-depth overview of the mathematics as well as a historical perspective of this field. The first of the two papers [10], Part I. "Deformation and Stress. Conservation Laws. Constitutive Equations'', starts at the very origins of continuum mechanics and brings the reader up to the 1820's when Navier publishes the system of the general equations of linear elasticity in 1821. The present paper continues, discussing the consequences of this system, some of its simplifications and approaches for solution. It also gives a perspective of how waves propagate in continuous media. Reviewed are also perfect fluids and linearly viscous fluids. At the end, the paper discusses the conditions for compatibility of the stresses.
Tonsillopharyngitis and streptococcus, enemy or colonizer?
Authors: Rasero Celia , Lloret Germán , González Javier
Published: November 2023

Introduction: the most frequent aetiology of acute pharyngitis (AP) is viral, and among the bacterial causes, Streptococcus pyogenes is a colonizer that cannot be overlooked in the healthy paediatric population. The aim of the study was to determine how the rapid streptococcal diagnostic test (RST) is used in paediatric emergency departments in order to optimize its use and reduce the overdiagnosis of acute streptococcal pharyngitis (SP) and antibiotic prescribing. Material and methods: we collected retrospective data on the number of RSTs performed on patients managed in the paediatric emergency department of a tertiary care hospital between January 2022 and January 2023 (both included). We also collected data on the number of patients who underwent more than one RST and the time elapsed between tests. Results: during the 13-month study period, a total of 1610 RSTs were performed (43% in children < 5 years). More than one RST was performed in 89 patients (53% in children < 5 years), and 40% of additional tests were performed within 40 days of the previous one. Discussion: microbiological tests for S. pyogenes cannot differentiate between active infection and healthy carriage. Based on the findings of our study, there seems to be an inadequate use of RDTs; most tests are performed in children aged less than 5 years, in whom a streptococcal aetiology is less frequent and healthy carrier status predominates. This leads to overdiagnosis of acute SP, antibiotic overuse, adverse events and bacterial resistance.
Binary metal-carbon phase-transition temperatures
Authors: Burgess Jr. Donald R
Published: November 2023

In this work, we compiled and evaluated eutectic and peritectic phase-transition temperatures for metal-carbon (e.g., Co-C, Re-C) and metal carbide-carbon compounds (e.g., Fe3C-C, HfC2-C) and selected recommended values for possible future use on the International Temperature Scale as primary or secondary fixed points. Most of these phase-transition temperatures are at high temperatures (1400 K to 3000 K) above the highest fixed point, the freezing point of copper (1357.77 K), on the ITS-90 temperature scale, The selected systems include 18 phase-transition temperatures: eight of these have very low uncertainties (0.12 K to 0.27 K) that likely will become primary fixed points on the International Temperature Scale, while ten of these have slightly higher uncertainties (0.4 K to 2.5 K) that may become secondary fixed points. Phase transitions for all other measured metal-carbon systems with higher uncertainties are also provided for completeness.
An Implementation Study of Marriage Checkups in Family Centers
Authors: Park Woochul , Kang Hyeseong
Published: November 2023

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the Marriage Checkup (MC) in community settings. Participants (N=57) were recruited from family centers and participated in the MC, which consisted of assessment and feedback visits. Participants completed marital satisfaction assessments before and after the MC. Overall, the participants reported significant improvements in terms of marital satisfaction with a large effect size (d=0.87). Specifically, 77.2% of participants demonstrated an increase in marriage satisfaction. Among them, 30.6% experienced a clinically significant change (from a clinical state to a non-clinical state). The reliable change index (RCI) identified 15.8% of participants as showing reliable improvement. Changes in marital satisfaction were larger for men and participants who experienced more positive changes during the MC in terms of intimacy and understanding of how to improve their marital relationships. This study supports the MC as an evidence-based approach for improving relationship health in community settings.
Development of Teaching and Learning Process Plans Based on the Use of the Metaverse ZEP Platform in Practical Arts (Technology & Home Economics) Focusing on the “Family Life” Unit
Authors: Ko Eun Mi , Kim Sung Sook , Kim Hyoung Sun , Kim Yeon Jeong , Chae Jung Hyun
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study is to design and develop a Metaverse ZEP platform-based teaching and learning process plan by selecting learning topics that are commonly dealt with among the core concepts of the “family” area of practical (technical and home) subjects. To this end, a teaching and learning process plan was developed through planning, Metaverse platform design, expert review, and revision stages. The Metaverse ZEP “Open Class Day” platform, a virtual learning space, was created and developed to further utilize EduTech programs, such as Padlet, Mentimeter, Jamboard, Miricanvas, and Spatial. The teaching and learning process plan developed in this study consists of a total of seven sessions, including approaching EduTech, Changing Families, Exploring Our Family, and Counseling Centers 1, 2, and 3. Among them, Geumji Counseling Center 1, 2, and 3 was designed as a class in which parents and children participate together in open classes using the ZEP platform. This platform can be used as part of parent classes as well as to encourage online participation in the open classes held periodically at each individual school. In terms of the content validity ratio (CVR) of the developed teaching and learning process verified through five experts, 12 out of 15 questions had a CVR of 1, while the remaining three questions had a CVR of 0.6. The three questions with lower validity were revised and supplemented.
The Effects of Visitation and Child Support on the Adjustment of Divorced Mothers and Adolescent Children
Authors: Shin Youngmi , Chin Meejung
Published: November 2023

This study sought to examine the effects of current single-parent family policies on the psychological adaptation of family members in single-parent homes, while also confirming that visitation and child support are indeed in the best interests of children in such cases. An online survey was conducted in 2021 for divorced single mothers and their children (aged 11 to 19) living in metropolitan regions (Seoul, Kyunggi, and Incheon). A total of 171 dyads, comprised of single mothers and their adolescent children, participated in this study. Using the collected data, descriptive statistical analysis and structural equation modeling were performed. The major results of this study are as follows. First, visitation with fathers was not significantly associated with self-esteem, aggression, or life satisfaction among the participating adolescent children. On the other hand, when child support was paid, aggression among adolescents was lower than when child support was not paid. Second, neither visitation nor child support was significantly associated with single mothers’ levels of depression and life satisfaction. The enforcement of child support guarantees the welfare of children and conforms to the principle of promoting the best interests of minor children. Therefore, child support should be continuously encouraged and supported by agencies in accordance with current law. In order for the implementation of visitation to be in the best interest of the child, the amount and quality of visitation should be secured so that the child can still recognize their non-custodial parents as “caregivers.”
A Case Study for the Development of a Competency-Based Fashion Design Curriculum in Gwangju Metropolitan City and Jeollanam-do
Authors: Kim Jie Yurn , Oh Hyun Jeong
Published: November 2023

This case study is centered on the developing process for the curriculum of fashion design major that is focused on the concept of competency, which is becoming increasingly more important in universities. The purpose of this study is to develop a competency-oriented curriculum for fashion design majors based on recent social changes that accentuate the importance of competency in such programs. In order to establish a competency-oriented curriculum of the Department of Fashion Design, the researchers examined environmental trends within the fashion industry, the curriculum and major competencies of other universities were examined. As a result, the key ability types of the Department of Fashion Design at A University, a local private university, were determined to be: communication and consideration, creativity and convergence, digital fashion, and practical adaptability. Four major abilities were selected to develop competencies suitable for the aforementioned ability types. These abilities are design planning and development, creative and convergent thinking, integrated information search and utilization, and field expertise application. From there, the curriculum was organized with these four major abilities in mind, and curriculum completion plans were developed for each grade and semester according to the stage and level of contents for each subject. To ensure the validity of the curriculum, it is necessary to develop a back-flow system that demonstrates whether the targer competency has been acquired through a competence-based curriculum.
Consumers' Attitudes toward the General and Fashion-Specific Climate Environments: Focusing on the Relations with Values, Knowledge, and Climate Cognition
Authors: Chung Ihn Hee
Published: November 2023

This study investigated female consumers’ attitudes toward the general and fashion-specific climate environments and analyzed the relations between the attitudes and the variables such as values, knowledge, and climate cognition. The data was collected from a sample of 450 women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s via quota sampling from a self-reported online survey in 2023. The measurement comprised the attitudes toward the general and fashion-specific climate environments, Rokeach’s 18 terminal values, Holbrook's 8 consumer values regarding fashion products, climate environmental knowledge related to fashion, the cognition concerning the climate crisis, and several demographic variables. Descriptive statistics, factor analysis, reliability analysis, and correlations were applied to the data using SPSS. As a result, two factors were determined for the attitudes toward the general and fashion-specific climate environments, respectively: social and personal. Family security, happiness, and self-respect were identified as important terminal values. Quality, efficiency, aesthetics, and ethics were considered important when the current sample group purchased fashion products. The mean score of climate environmental knowledge related to fashion was lower than neutral; however the cognition of the climate crisis was considerably high. Attitudes toward the general and fashion-specific climate environments showed positive relations with values, knowledge, and climate cognition. The results were discussed to provide some insight and suggestions to carbon neutrality and the related studies.
Home Economics Teachers' Concern and Perception about Home Economics Education Using the Latest Technology in the Era of the 4th Industrial Revolution
Authors: Kim Eui Jung , Lee Won Joo , Jeong Do Ha , Cho Sung Mi , Chae Jung Hyun
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study was to identify home economics (HE) teachers' concerns about and perceptions of HE education using the latest technologies in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution and to reveal whether they differ according to teachers' general background variables. The questionnaire survey method to measure HE teachers’ concerns and perceptions of HE education using the latest technologies in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution was conducted online using the Google Questionnaire from which 150 responses were received. The main results were as follows. Firstly, HE teachers scored an average of 3.46 out of 5 for the latest technology. Among these interests in the latest technology, interest in “augmented reality and virtual reality technologies” scored the highest at an average of 3.80, while interest in “neural network machine learning” (2.78) was low. HE teacher's concerns about HE education using the latest technologies in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution were high, with an average score of 4.40. Among these concerns for the latest technology, “concern about the results of HE education using the latest technology” scored the highest at 4.53. HE teachers’ anxiety about the latest teaching technology in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution was moderate, averaging 3.05. The highest form of anxiety was “anxiety about the impact on the job” (4.03) and the lowest was fear of “the disappearance of the teacher's job” (2.50). HE teachers' innovation resistance to the latest teaching technology was low at 2.18. Expectations of the latest technology in HE classes in the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution averaged 3.85, slightly higher than the middle of 3.
A Study of the Case and Effects of Family Festival Using the Metaverse
Authors: Jung Joowon , Chang Kyung Im , Kim Min Hye
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to enhance awareness of diverse families and promote an inclusive, family-friendly culture by implementing the metaverse in a family festival and assessing its effects during the Covid-19 pandemic. To achieve this, the metaverse was applied and operated at the Jung-gu Family Center Family Festival in Seoul from October 29 to November 6, 2021. The design of the Metaverse Family Festival prioritized the integration of metaverse technology and the layout of program-linked spaces to create a realistic experience. The festival was operated with a focus on providing experiential activities and exhibitions. Data comprised program satisfaction and reviews from a sample of 228 festival participants. The key findings were as follows. Firstly, participants shared their interest and joy in experiencing new activities with their families through the Metaverse Family Festival. Secondly, creating a realistic family festival environment proved practical for encouraging active participation. Thirdly, the Metaverse Family Festival was perceived as promoting an inclusive, family-friendly culture by facilitating safe and accessible communication. Fourthly, the festival effectively bridged the digital gap within families, thereby enhancing digital literacy. This study offers new insights for the future design and operation of various programs in family centers and public institutions.
Collaboration from a Distance: Remote Simulation in Hybrid Healthcare Education
Authors: Andrea Catherine M. , Cook Jason E. , Boddy Anne H.
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Simulation is an established method to teach interprofessional collaborative practice, but little is known about best practices when using simulation for remote learning activities in allied healthcare education. This mixed-methods study seeks to provide hybrid healthcare program educators with evidence regarding the effect of a remote simulation to address the topic of interprofessional collaboration.
Methods: Authors investigated student self-assessed competency, satisfaction, and self-confidence in response to a remote learning activity in which Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students and licensed occupational therapists and speech language pathologists collaborated in a simulated pediatric case discussion via video-conferencing technology. The Interprofessional Collaborative Competency Attainment Survey-Revised and the Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning scale were administered to 97 entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students. One-on-one semi-structured interviews were completed to acquire student perception about the learning experience.
Results: Results confirmed a significant increase in self-assessed collaborative competency attainment and students reported general levels of satisfaction and self-confidence in learning related to the interdisciplinary, remote simulated experience. Qualitative responses revealed three main themes: (1) unique interaction in a structured simulation experience, (2) ‘it was definitely a point of confirmation’, a learning experience, and (3) collaboration.
Discussion: The use of remote healthcare simulation has the potential to improve interprofessional collaborative learning and practice among allied healthcare students. Faculty might consider the use of remote simulated experiences for the purpose of interprofessional learning in hybrid or online programs. Use of this teaching method within other groups of allied healthcare students should be examined.
Implications for Practice

Remote simulation can be an effective and satisfactory method of teaching interprofessional collaboration among allied healthcare students in hybrid programs.
Quantitative and qualitative findings offer evidence that entry-level DPT students in hybrid programs value remote simulation as a learning opportunity and were engaged in the educational process.
Faculty of hybrid allied health professional education programs may want to consider implementation of remote simulation for the purposes of interprofessional collaboration with the intent of readying students for practice.
Research of the International Experience of Arrangement of Proving Grounds Passable Terrain for Wheeled and Tracked Military Vehicles
Authors: Natriashvili Tamaz , Dolidze Paata , Kenkishvili Roman , Mamaladze Vakhtang
Published: November 2023

The article presents the project data of construction designs for an estimation of passability of wheeled and tracked military vehicles for checking the parameters that are accepted as obligatory within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In particular, the constructions for determining the following parameters of passability are considered: ground clearance; angles of approach and departure; angle of climb; minimum turning radius; corridor width while turning with minimum radius; maximum angles of overcome gradients and side slope; maximum width of overcome vertical-sided ditch; maximum heights of overcome vertical wall and step; drawbar pull, speed and acceleration during mobility on the soft soil; and maximum depth of overcome water during fording.

The project data is selected from the data of proving grounds for wheeled and tracked military vehicles and the relevant documents of the USA and the Russian Federation so that they don’t come in a contradiction with publications of the NATO.
Advantage of Modern Educational Technologies in Personality Formation of Officers
Authors: Huseynov Ramid
Published: November 2023

The importance of personal development of young officers in increasing the professionalism of the army was explained in the report, and the role of modern military science was shown for this. Thus, the analysis of modern wars suggests that the states try to win more and lose less during the war. This fact in itself requires the modern technical equipment of the army to be equipped with professional officers. The presence of high-potential officer personnel ensures the power of the army, its flexibility, proper management and, as a result, reliable protection of the state’s military defence. The formation of modern professional officer cards, without a doubt, actualizes the level of organization of education in military educational institutions of the country. Development of the institutional foundations of the education system, expansion of the application of innovative training methods and technologies, and the creation of a competency-based personality and result-oriented education model have been set as a strategic goal. According to this principle, we can say that, as in all countries of the world at the present time, this issue stands as a priority target for the higher military educational institutions of Azerbaijan. The urgency of the problem requires its scientific-theoretical investigation, giving some suggestions and recommendations for future practical work. During the research, it is determined that, as in other higher educational institutions, training in military educational institutions is focused on the personality development of young officers, which will allow them to become professional, highly intelligent, self-confident, , and flexible decision-making officers in the future with independent management skills. In comparison with other higher education institutions, special sensitivity to the above-mentioned issue in higher military educational institutions makes it more necessary to train strong-willed, visionary, and right decision-making personnel for the reliable provision of the national security and military defence of the state in general, in contrast to the training of personnel in a certain field.
Prospects of Defence Cooperation Between Azerbaijan and Georgia
Authors: Mammadzada Mahammadali Vugar , Imamverdiyev Ramiz Eljan
Published: November 2023

This article examines the main factors determining defence cooperation between Azerbaijan and Georgia, the directions of Azerbaijan-Georgia and Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkey defence cooperation, and the impact of this cooperation on the security environment of the South Caucasus.
Regional Security Trends In The South Caucasus: Azerbaijan-georgia-turkey Trilateral Strategic Cooperation
Authors: Jajanidze Besik
Published: November 2023

The following article aims to determine the importance of trilateral Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkey strategic partnership, which includes not only Black Sea and Caspian Sea countries, but also bears a great significance in broader security context. The subject of this survey is to theoretically and practically explain historical necessity of commencing trilateral cooperation, caused by geostrategic challenges in the region and in the whole world, that particularly became more intense after Cold War and it has been going on for thirty years. In this survey it is presented how the trilateral cooperation began and the stages of development it went through to ultimately result in whole security complex and includes cooperation in transportation, energy and military issues

The main purpose of the survey is to show trilateral military cooperation, which is a major constituent part in large security theatre and is undoubtedly a regional security cornerstone.

The survey showed that in volatile international system, regional stability and long-term success, either in security or economic field is one of the most important challenges. This is why correctly selecting a political friend bears a huge significance, since today’s friend and ally can be on the opposing side tomorrow.

The survey clearly showed that the trilateral cooperation format is an exemplary template for cooperation not only inside the region, but beyond it. Cooperation is based on national interests of each country, with internal and external factors, that do not extradite with common international political architecture, any third party interests or regional and global institutions.
Readiness As A Defence Performance Indicator
Authors: Okromtchedlishvili Ivan
Published: November 2023

Understanding the limits of a nation’s ability to build and deploy mission-ready armed forces is a fundamental element of national security. The determination of optimal defence (military) capabilities to be developed and maintained, along with the associated states of readiness, is the major challenge to defence planners. Those involved in security and defence policymaking and planning processes usually stress the importance of keeping a state’s military capabilities ready. While they generally agree that every function of the defence enterprise should directly or indirectly support the formation of a mission-ready military now or in the future, their views on what readiness is, and therefore, how to manage it and use it as a resource management and performance measurement tool, often diverge. In this article, the use of readiness as a defence performance indicator has been discussed, and a performance framework for a major force program has been proposed as well. Despite its shortcomings, it is very important to include the “readiness level” as an output indicator in the defence program structure of the Ministry of Defence. The target readiness levels of the military units should also be specified in the defence strategy and planning documents, as well as procurement objectives and descriptions of acceptable risk. Evaluation of the performance of managers at all levels should be directly related to the achievement of the specified (planned) levels of readiness or to the contribution to the achievement of the latter. The Ministry of Defence is only successful to the extent that it produces one primary output: military capability - organized, equipped, trained, and sustained mission-ready defence forces that can be verified and confirmed by using readiness assessment methods. Therefore, military readiness should be of great importance to the Ministry of Defence, the Government, and the Parliament of a state as a key factor in determining defence funding needs when debating on defence budget issues.
Ateitininkai ir istorinis naratyvas apie XIX a. lietuvių tautinį atgimimą Lietuvos Respublikoje (1918–1940)
Authors: Mačiulis Dangiras
Published: November 2023

Šalyje įsitvirtinus nedemokratiniam politiniam režimui, jam atstovaujanti valdžia įgyja monopolinių teisių formuoti atminimo kultūrą ir pateikti savąjį istorijos naratyvą, kuris tarnautų tik jos simbolinio kapitalo didinimui ir politinei legitimacijai. Straipsnyje bandoma atsakyti į klausimą, ar Lietuvos Respublikoje (1918–1940), esant autoritariniam A. Smetonos režimui, viešojoje erdvėje galėjo atsirasti su politiniu režimu nesusijusių ar net jam oponuojančių visuomeninių judėjimų reprezentuojamų istorinių naratyvų. Ieškant atsakymo į šį klausimą tyrimui buvo pasirinkta lietuvių katalikų organizacija „Ateitis“, kurios gretose buvo nemažai žinomų istorikų. Straipsnyje tirtas istorikų ateitininkų pateiktas pasakojimas apie XIX a. lietuvių tautinį atgimimą. Teigiama, kad didžiausiu istorikų ateitininkų įgyvendintu kolektyviniu moksliniu projektu istorijos baruose tapo 1936 m. išleista Adolfo Šapokos redaguota „Lietuvos istorija“. Šią Lietuvos istorijos sintezę valdžia rekomendavo naudoti kaip mokyklinį vadovėlį. A. Šapokos redaguotos „Lietuvos istorijos“ dėka buvo oficialiai įtvirtintas istorikų ateitininkų pateiktas pasakojimas apie XIX a. lietuvių tautinį atgimimą. Knygoje pabrėžta, kad lietuvių katalikų dvasininkų vaidmuo lietuvių nacionaliniame judėjime buvo ypač svarbus. Taigi valdžios oficialiai pripažinto istorinio pasakojimo apie lietuvių tautinį atgimimą kūrėjais tapo ne politinio režimo atstovai, bet jam oponuojantys istorikai ateitininkai.
A multicentre study to determine the in vitro efficacy of flomoxef against extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli in Malaysia
Authors: Yap Polly Soo Xi , Chong Chun Wie , Ponnampalavanar Sasheela , Ramli Ramliza , Harun Azian , Tengku Jamaluddin Tengku Zetty Maztura , Ahmed Khan Anis , Ngoi Soo Tein , Lee Yee Qing , Lau Min Yi , Tan Shiang Chiet , Kong Zhi Xian , Woon Jia Jie , Mak Siew Thong , Abdul Jabar Kartini , Karunakaran Rina , Ismail Zalina , Salleh Sharifah Azura , Md Noor Siti Suraiya , Masri Siti Norbaya , Mohd Taib Niazlin , Jasni Azmiza Syawani , Tee Loong Hua , Leong Kin Chong , Lim Victor Kok Eow , Abu Bakar Sazaly , Teh Cindy Shuan Ju
Published: November 2023

Background

The high burden of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing (ESBL)-producing Enterobacterales worldwide, especially in the densely populated South East Asia poses a significant threat to the global transmission of antibiotic resistance. Molecular surveillance of ESBL-producing pathogens in this region is vital for understanding the local epidemiology, informing treatment choices, and addressing the regional and global implications of antibiotic resistance.

Methods

Therefore, an inventory surveillance of the ESBL-Escherichia coli (ESBL-EC) isolates responsible for infections in Malaysian hospitals was conducted. Additionally, the in vitro efficacy of flomoxef and other established antibiotics against ESBL-EC was evaluated.

Results

A total of 127 non-repetitive ESBL-EC strains isolated from clinical samples were collected during a multicentre study performed in five representative Malaysian hospitals. Of all the isolates, 33.9% were isolated from surgical site infections and 85.8% were hospital-acquired infections. High rates of resistance to cefotaxime (100%), cefepime (100%), aztreonam (100%) and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (100%) were observed based on the broth microdilution test. Carbapenems remained the most effective antibiotics against the ESBL-EC, followed by flomoxef. Antibiotic resistance genes were identified by PCR. The blaCTX-M-1 was the most prevalent ESBL gene, with 28 isolates (22%) harbouring blaCTX-M-1 only, 27 isolates (21.3%) co-harbouring blaCTX-M-1 and blaTEM, and ten isolates (7.9%) co-harbouring blaCTX-M-1, blaTEM and blaSHV. A generalised linear model showed significant antibacterial activity of imipenem against different types of infection. Besides carbapenems, this study also demonstrated a satisfactory antibacterial activity of flomoxef (81.9%) on ESBL-EC, regardless of the types of ESBL genes.