bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Novel Face Masks and it’s Utility during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Raj Shrisha S
Published: February 2024

In recent decades, the rising frequency of infectious illnesses has presented a severe danger to public health. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States established that an infected or asymptomatic person wearing a surgical mask shields others from the user. This is because virus-laden aerosols and droplets are thought to be the major mode of transmission between persons. The United States continues to have insufficient control over the spread of SARS-CoV-2, even with the extensive use of masks and other mitigating methods. The public health viewpoint on mask usage, the technical specifications of store-bought and homemade masks, and the most current developments in mask engineering, materials, and disinfection will all be covered in this review. Additionally, the sustainability of mask wear and mask manufacture will be discussed.
Profitabilitas Menu di Mentawai Restaurant Pangeran Beach Hotel Padang
Authors: Rahayu Putri , Asnur Lise
Published: February 2024

Perkembangan restoran di Indonesia merupakan salah satu bidang yang sangat penting untuk meningkatkan pendapatan nasional. Hal ini terlihat dari banyaknya restoran yang beroperasi di seluruh Indonesia. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh fakta bahwa penjualan menu di Mentawai Restaurant tidak memenuhi target, adanya penghapusan menu, dan pembatasan pemilihan menu minuman. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis tingkat profitabilitas menu dan menentukan posisi menu pada Mentawai Restaurant. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kuantitatif yang dilakukan di Mentawai Restaurant Pangeran Beach Hotel Padang. Penelitian ini meliputi seluruh menu makanan dan minuman yang ada di Mentawai Restaurant sebanyak 82 menu, teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah sampling jenuh. Data dari penelitian ini diperoleh melalui observasi dan studi dokumentasi dan dianalisis menggunakan menu engineering worksheet di microsoft excel. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ada 43 menu di Mentawai Restaurant yang menunjukkan profitabilitas tinggi. Kategori Star sebanyak 2 menu, kategori Plowhorse sebanyak 6 menu, kategori Puzzle sebanyak 12 menu dan kategori Dog sebanyak 10 menu. 52 menu lainnya tidak dapat diklasifikasikan karena posisi menu tersebut berubah-ubah.
Sanitasi Makanan Karyawan di Kantin XYZ Padang
Authors: Apriani Anisa , Asnur Lise
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi masalah yaitu adanya peralatan makanan atau minuan yang terlihat kotor,tempat penyimpanan bahan makanan yang tidak tertata rapi, sehingga memakan waktu lama untuk mengambil bahan untuk makanan yang akan dipakai, dan tempat sampah makanan yang dibiarkan terbuka ketika mengelola makanan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis sanitasi makanan dalam bentuk kebersihan perlengkapan makanan dan minuman, kebersihan dalam menyimpan bahan makanan, dan kebersihan pada pelaksanaan olahan makanan di kantin XYZ Padang. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian deskriptif dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilaksanakan melalui penggunaan metode observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentsi untuk mendapatkan informasi dari informan yang dipilih melalui penggunaan teknik Purposive Sampling. Data dianalisis secara reduksi yakni membuat rangkuman, memilih dan memusatkan pada hal-hal penting, dan juga melakukan analisis data, yang didapatkan akan permasalahan yang dilakukan penelitian. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa peralatan yang tidak bersih dan tidak dicuci sebelum digunakan terlebih dahulu, terdapat kecoa dan serangga pada tempat untuk menyimpan bahan untuk makanan dan tempat untuk menyimpan bahan makanan yang tidak ditata secara rapi, bahan makanan atau makanan yang selesai diolah tidak ditutup, dan tempat sampah makanan yang dibiarkan selalu terbuka dan meja penyajian tidak bersih.
Influence of Social Entrepreneurship Training on Job Creation in Ilorin's Small Business Sector
Authors: Jamiu Tajudeen Ade , Adeoye Moses Adeleke
Published: February 2024

Small and medium enterprises, particularly micro-businesses have been the rescue platform for the survival and sustainability of the poor, unemployed youths and women as well as being the nursery-bed of entrepreneurship development in the nation. The study analyzes the influence of social entrepreneurship training on job creation in Ilorin's small business sector. The study focuses on understanding the impact of social entrepreneurship training programs on the ability of small business owners in Ilorin to create employment opportunities. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The study sampled 226 small business enterprises out of 520 using the Taro Yamane Coefficient of Variation formula. The researcher's instrument for data collection was a well-structured five-point Likert scale questionnaire which was administered to entrepreneurs from each selected entrepreneurial business type comprised of poultry farming, snail rearing, Rabbit rearing and 58 fish farming. The study adopted regression analysis and Pearson product moment correlation coefficient to test the hypotheses. The findings reveal that social entrepreneurship training has a significant positive influence on job creation in Ilorin's small business sector. Small business owners who have received training are more likely to create employment opportunities compared to those who have not undergone any training. It was concluded from the findings of the study that the social entrepreneurship development programs have greatly contributed to the rate of growth of small business enterprises in Ilorin.
Company Size as Moderating Variable of Intellectual Capital and Good Corporate Governance Towards the Financial Performance of Banking Firms
Authors: Novitasari I Gusti Ayu
Published: February 2024

The level of business competition is very dynamic, causing companies to take various ways to improve performances that can be viewed through financial statements. This study aims to analyze the company size as moderating variable for intellectual capital also good corporate governance after financial performance at banking firm at Indonesia Stock Exchange. This research was conducted on banking companies because banking is one of the most competitive industries and has an important influence on the economy. Research sample are banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2018 to 2021, reviewed via company annual reports. This paper examined Return on Assets (ROA), Value Added Intellectual Coefficient (VAICTM), GCG index and company size. The sampling method using a purposive sampling technique and a sample of 44 companies were counted. The data analysis technique uses SEM PLS. Based on the results of the analysis, value added intellectual coefficient and Good corporate governance give positive significant effect at financial performance meanwhile Company size  has no significant effect on the relationship between the value added intellectual coefficient and the financial performance and weakens the relationship between the influence of good corporate governance towards financial performances of banking companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. These implications can help companies maximize their financial performance in a competitive business environment.
Pengaruh Komunikasi Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Daima Hotel Padang
Authors: Sari Yuneti Okta , Asnur Lise
Published: February 2024

Tingkat keterlambatan karyawan masih tinggi dan keterlambaatan tersebut sangat mempengaruhi kinerja karyawan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh komunikasi terhadap kinerja karyawan Daima Hotel Padang. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode asosaiatif kausal. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh karyawan, sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 51 orang dengan sampel yang dihitung menggunakan Total Sampling. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer yaitu dari penyebaran kusioner dan data sekunder data karyawan serta data hasil penilaian kinerja karyawan. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui kusioner (angket) yang berisi 30 pernyataan dengan menggunakan skala likert yang telah teruji validitas dan reabilitasnya. Teknik analisis menggunakan bantuan Program aplikasi komputer SPSS versi 20.00. Hasil penelitian bahwa pengaruh komunikasi terhadap kinerja karyawan sebesar 76 dalam rentang 68-94 dikategorikan dalam penilaian baik. Hasil pengujian hipotesis yang telah dilaksanakan. 1.598 dengan sign 0,000 kurang dari 0,05 maka Ha diterima dan ada pengaruhnya dengan kinerja. Simpulan penelitian bahwa komunikasi berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan. Hal ini menunjukkan jika komunikasi dalam perusahaan mengalami peningkatan dan perbaikan maka akan terdampak pada peningkatan pada kepuasan kerja karyawan.
Sikap Pengunjung dalam Mewujudkan Sapta Pesona di Daya Tarik Wisata Green Talao Park Kabupaten Padang Pariaman
Authors: Putri S. Ade Rahmi Rhamadani , Asnur Lise
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan Sikap Pengunjung dalam Mewujudkan Sapta Pesona di Daya Tarik Wisata Green Talao Park Kabupaten Padang Pariaman. Adapun jenis penelitian yang digunakan yaitu deskriptif kuantitatif. Populasi pada penelitian ini yaitu pengunjung yang berada dan pernah berwisata ke daya tarik wisata Green Talao Park. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 99 orang dengan teknik pengambilan sampel non probability sampling. Jenis data dalam penelitian ini yaitu data primer dan data sekunder dengan pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner yang disusun berdasarkan skala likert yang telah teruji validitas dan reliabelitasnya. Hasil penelitian: secara keseluruhan Sikap Pengunjung dalam Mewujudkan Sapta Pesona di Daya Tarik Wisata Green Talao Park Kabupaten Padang Pariaman menunjukkan kategori sangat baik dengan interpretasi persentase penilaian sebesar 89,89%. Selanjutnya berdasarkan indikator adalah berikut ini: Indikator aman dominan menunjukkan kategori sangat baik dengan interpretasi persentase penilaian responden 75,75%. Indikator tertib dominan menunjukkan kategori sangat baik dengan interpretasi persentase penilaian responden 81,81%. Indikator kebersihan dominan menunjukkan kategori sangat baik dengan interpretasi persentase penilaian responden 61,61%. Indikator sejuk dominan menunjukkan kategori sangat baik dengan interpretasi persentase penilaian responden 79,79%. Indikator indah dominan menunjukkan kategori sangat baik dengan interpretasi persentase penilaian responden 63,63%. Indikator ramah dominan menunjukkan kategori sangat baik dengan interpretasi persentase penilaian responden 77,77%. dan Indikator kenangan dominan menunjukkan kategori sangat baik dengan interpretasi persentase penilaian responden 78,78%.
The impact of treasure hunt games on learning outcomes in time measurement
Authors: Martia Liftianah Ade , Nurafni Nurafni
Published: February 2024

Background: Educational games are increasingly recognized as effective teaching tools, especially in elementary education. This study focuses on the application of a treasure hunt game in teaching mathematics, specifically time measurement concepts, to second-grade students at SD Islam PB Soedirman, Cijantung, East Jakarta.Aim: The primary aim of this research was to assess the impact of the treasure hunt game on the improvement of mathematical learning outcomes among the students.Method: This research adopted a quantitative experimental approach with a Post-test Only Control Group design. The sample consisted of 50 second-grade students divided into two groups: an experimental group (2D) and a control group (2G), each with 25 students. The experimental group was taught using the treasure hunt game, while the control group did not receive any special intervention. Data collection was conducted through observation and objective testing with 13 multiple-choice questions that had been validated. Data analysis was performed using SPSS for testing validity and reliability, as well as for prerequisite and hypothesis testing.Results: The prerequisite test results indicated that the data were homogenous and valid. The hypothesis testing, conducted using a paired t-test, showed a significant value of 0.003 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant difference between the experimental and control groups.Conclusion: Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the treasure hunt game significantly influences the improvement of mathematical learning outcomes in time measurement for second-grade students. This suggests the effectiveness of game-based learning methods in the context of elementary mathematics education.
A campanha da fraternidade de 2022, o pacto global pela educação de Francisco e a proposta do humanismo integral de Jacques Maritain
Authors: Pinho Diórginis Henrique Jovelli , Pozzebon Paulo Moacir Godoy
Published: February 2024

A reflexão sobre os objetivos da educação e a assunção da responsabilidade pelo seu desenvolvimento ao redor domundo vêm sendo reforçadas pela Igreja desde 2019, quando o Papa Francisco convocou os líderes para assinaremo Pacto Educativo Global. A Igreja no Brasil, por meio da Campanha da Fraternidade de 2022, trouxe caminhospara essa reflexão aos fiéis e aos que se interessam pelo estudo do tema por meio do diálogo. A proposta principalparte da necessidade de um novo entendimento sobre o que é o ser humano, de modo que, compreendido em suaintegralidade, possa essa antropologia subsidiar uma nova pedagogia. Nesse sentido, a proposta da educação para um novo humanismo em Jacques Maritain se coloca como uma alternativa possível a partir das reflexões da Campanha da Fraternidade e do Pacto Global. Assim, o presente trabalho objetiva criar um diálogo entre as propostas de uma educação para um novo humanismo, a partir do texto-base da Campanha da Fraternidade de 2022; a proposta de uma educação para o humanismo integral, de Jacques Maritain, por meio da obra Humanismo Integral e Educação: Crítica às Políticas Públicas Educacionais a partir de Jacques Maritain, do Prof. Dr. Paulo Moacir Godoy Pozzebon; e a exortação para a assunção de compromisso com a educação pelo mundo todo a começar pelo Pacto Global pela Educação, do Papa Francisco.
Corolario: una convocatoria, sus intenciones y lo presentado
Authors: Sandoval Ramírez Georgina
Published: February 2024

Se pretende reconocer el conjunto de postulados, paradigmas y propuestas presentadas, que más que coincidentes, se pueden identificar como una amalgama, al mismo tiempo que se pueden comparar con un crisol, considerando a este como un receptáculo de laboratorio y utilizado para el análisis. La disposición del capítulo, más que seguir el orden establecido durante el Foro, se propone como un tejido de las ideas fuerza mostradas durante el evento que, en sí, son un momento para monitorear el proceso de cambio y de nuevos paradigmas.
Influence of Melt Properties on the Dendritic Structure of Steel Castings
Authors: Aftandiliants Y. , Gnyloskurenko S. , Meniailo H. , Khrychikov V.
Published: February 2024

The paper presents the experimental results on the determination of melt parameters such as the energy of the boundary, contact angle, density and kinematic viscosity of low and medium alloy steels at different temperatures, as well as the dispersion of their dendritic structure in solidified castings. The analysis of the data obtained allowed revealing using mathematical models the influence of the chemical composition and temperature of melts on their properties and the dendritic structure of castings. It was established the variation of the melt parameters depending on the particular chemical elements of steels as C, Si, Mn, O, P, V, Cr. The established analytical dependences shown that increasing density and viscosity contributes to the dispersion of the dendritic structure and viscosity is of the major effect. The derived quantitative patterns allows to evaluate structure formation of cast structural low and medium alloy steels.
Do immunomodulatory substances facilitate recovery from stress caused by feed changes in juvenile brown trout (Samo trutta m. fario L.)?
Authors: Demska-Zakęś Krystyna , Rożyński Maciej , Gomułka Piotr , Rożyński Rafał , Formicki Krzysztof , Zakęś Zdzisław
Published: February 2024

The aim of the study was to determine the influence of feeds with or without β-glucan-based immunomodulatory supplements (groups BF and UB or B and U, respectively; feeding period 14 and 28 days) on the welfare of brown trout. The diets tested did not influence the rearing indices. The type of feed and the feeding period were confirmed to have a significant influence on the white blood cell (WBC) count. WBC counts were lower than those in the initial sample particularly on day 14 of the experiment. Red blood cell (RBC) counts and hematocrit (HCT) were determined by feeding period, and the values of these parameters decreased the longer the tested feeds were applied. These changes were accompanied by increases in the values of mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC). Feed type determined levels of chloride ion (Cl-) and ammonia (NH3) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and feeding period affected sodium (Na+) and albumin (ALB) concentrations, while aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity depended on both factors. Changes in leukograms were noted in all the groups, inter alia, significant increases in the share of lymphocytes, and after changing diets, decreases in the percentage of neutrophils, myeloperoxidase activity (AMPO) in phagocytes and cidal ability (CA). After day 28, AMPO and CA values increased and were significantly higher in groups BF and UB.
Histology and histochemistry of the stomach of an Asian schilbeid, Clupisoma garua (Hamilton)
Authors: Ghosh Saroj Kumar
Published: February 2024

The cellular peculiarities and histochemical nature of the stomach in the freshwater catfish Clupisoma garua (Hamilton) were explored with light microscopic analysis. The pouch shaped muscular stomach was distinguished into the anterior cardiac and posterior pyloric regions. Histologically, the wall of stomach consisted of four distinct layers of the mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, and very thin serosa. The mucosa contained two kinds of epithelia: the superficial epithelium lined with columnar epithelial cells and the glandular epithelium crowded with numerous gastric glands that open through gastric pits. The vascularized submucosa was made up of loose connective tissues that extended into the mucosa forming lamina propria. The well-developed muscular layer was composed of an inner thick layer of circular muscle and an outer layer of longitudinal muscle bands. The detection and localization of mucopolysaccharides, glycogen, protein, and tryptophan in the various cells bounded in the stomach were described with the feeding behavior of the fish concerned.
The induction of meiotic gynogenesis in Northern pike (Esox lucius) using the heterologous European perch (Perca fluviatilis) sperm
Authors: Łuczyński Marek J. , Nowosad Joanna , Łuczyńska Joanna , Kucharczyk Dariusz
Published: February 2024

Northern pike (Esox lucius L.) is one of the fish species whose production in freshwater aquaculture may increase in the next few years. One method of producing this species is to create monosex stocks of pike, as females grow faster, mature later and gain larger body sizes. They can be obtained in the process of gynogenesis. The aim of this research was to determine and optimize the conditions of UV irradiating European perch (Perca fluviatilis L.) spermatozoa to inactivate them genetically (first experiment). The aim of this study was also to confirm whether perch spermatozoa can be used to induce northern pike gynogenesis using thermal shock (second experiment). During first experiment the highest rate of haploid larvae (29.9 ± 0.85%) was noted in the group inseminated with perch sperm irradiated for 6 min (1548 J m-2). No viable embryos were observed in groups of eggs inseminated with sperm irradiated for more than 10 minutes (2580 J m-2). The heat shock applied 12 or 14 min after gamete activation, for 3 or 5 min at 34.0°C, resulted in obtaining of gynogenetic specimen due to retention of the second polar body in all experimental groups. The most efficient was heat shock applied 14 min after gamete activation and lasting 3 min, and resulted in 18.5 ± 1.3% of gynogenetic larvae for female B. Heat shock applied 12 min after gamete activation, lasting 3 min was also effective in the case of female A, resulting in obtaining of 16.5 ± 2.1% gynogenetic specimen.
Length-weight relationship and morphometric and meristic variation in Dinnawah snowtrout, Schizothorax progastus, inhabiting the Suru River and its tributaries of Kargil, Ladakh Region
Authors: Zakiya Archo , Ahmed Imtiaz , Ahmad Syed Mudasir
Published: February 2024

Morphometric variations across fish stocks have long been acknowledged as useful for determining population structure and identifying stocks. Schizothorax progastus (McClelland) is a common, dominant fish in most cold-water rivers and is considered a good sport fish and also delicious in taste. For the people of Ladakh, this fish is a significant source of nutrition. A total of 70 specimens were collected for this study. A total of 24 morphometric and six meristic characters were studied, with 18 morphometric characters assessed as percentages of total length and four characters analyzed as percentages of head length. Standard length and fork length had the strongest correlations with total length at 0.98 and 0.99, respectively. Overall, the findings demonstrated that all morphometric features had linear correlations and exhibited a high degree of association (P < 0.05). The meristic counts examined in this study were consistent among all fish of various sizes, suggesting that body size had no effect on them. The biological information generated from this study serves as an essential guideline for future management and conservation of S. progastus, an important food source in the Ladakh, Trans Himalayan region.
Erythrocytic nuclear abnormalities in Cyprinus carpio L. cultivated in water bodies of agroecosystems
Authors: Chethanakumara Masarooru V. , Hegade Ranjana R. , Krishnamurthy Sannanegunda V.
Published: February 2024

Agrochemicals contaminate water bodies in agroecosystems, which affects the health of fishes. We assessed erythrocytic nuclear abnormalities (ENA) in Cyprinus carpio reared in uncontaminated and contaminated water bodies. We recorded micronucleus, notched nucleus, lobed nucleus, kidney bean-shaped nucleus, bi-nucleated, blebbed nucleus, karyopyknosis, nuclear shift, ooze out nucleus, and elongated nucleus at higher incidences in fish reared in the contaminated site. We observed a high percent incidence of ENA and micronucleus in fish from the contaminated site. The analysis of heavy metals with atomic absorption spectroscopy revealed that all heavy metals (Mn, Zn, Ni, Pb, Cd, Fe) were high in the contaminated site except for Cu in water and Cu and Cr in sediments. Correlation matrix analysis showed that total ENA increased with Cu (r = 0.996, p < 0.0001), Mn (r = 0.942, p < 0.0001), Zn (r = 0.517, p = 0.07), and Cr (r = 0.997, p = 0.0001). Compared to the uncontaminated site, the incidence of micronuclei was 20 times higher in the fish from the contaminated site, and this was influenced by the Cu, Mn, Zn, and Cr contents in the sediments. This study indicated that the heavy metal contamination of a water body located in an agroecosystem contributed to nuclear abnormalities in C. carpio.
The Dual Role of a Reflective Future Teacher during School Practise
Authors: Krzeczkowska Małgorzata , Augustinovič Agata
Published: February 2024

Introduction:
Teaching and learning are processes that significantly impact one’s future. Active participation in school practises serves as a strong foundation for future educators. This paper aims to present the viewpoints and feedback of university students on chemistry lessons conducted in schools by fellow university students as part of their training. The study explores how these prospective teachers perceive lessons while simultaneously playing the roles of both the teacher and an observer. It also investigates their ability to identify areas in need of support and those that require further development during their subsequent pre-service teacher training courses.

Methods:
Quantitative data was collected through formal documents, specifically observation sheets. The study’s participants were university students enrolled in pre-service teacher training programs who conducted chemistry lessons in school settings. These participants assumed the dual roles of instructors and observers during the lessons they taught.

Results:
Analysis of the observation sheets revealed that the experience of assuming both teaching and observing roles contributed to the enhancement of the pre-service teachers’ reflective attitudes. This finding suggests the positive impact of this dual role on their professional development.

Discussion:
Teaching demands a blend of pedagogical knowledge and the ability to reflect, as evidenced by a study at Jagiellonian University’s Faculty of Chemistry. This research, aimed at understanding the effectiveness of trainee teachers, highlighted the importance of creativity, proper communication, and skills in interpersonal relations for educators. While the research provided valuable insights, there’s a call for more extensive studies to gain deeper understandings and address challenges such as classroom management and student engagement.

Limitations:
It is important to acknowledge certain limitations within this study. The scope of the investigation was restricted by the size and composition of the sample of participants. Consequently, the outcomes cannot be generalised to the broader population of pre-service teachers.

Conclusions:
The findings of this research highlight the importance of adopting a dual-role methodology in teacher education. By assuming both teaching and observational roles, aspiring teachers acquire a more profound understanding of their pedagogical techniques and recognize potential enhancements. Engaging in such reflective practices promises to enhance their subsequent teaching experiences. This study emphasizes the advantages of weaving hands-on teaching experiences into teacher training, fostering a more introspective and effective teaching methodology.
The Mediating Role of Mindfulness in the Relationship between Psychological Resilience and Test Anxiety in Adolescents
Authors: Tekin Özge Erduran , Satan Ayşin
Published: February 2024

Introduction:
The examination of variables such as resilience and mindfulness, which may help adolescents who are enrolled in distance education cope with test anxiety, is important in terms of reducing test anxiety and increasing the efficiency of distance education. For this reason, it was aimed to examine the mediating role of mindfulness in the relationship between students’ psychological resilience and test anxiety.

Methods:
The study group included 840 high school students. Baron and Kenny’s causal steps approach was applied to investigate the mediating effect of conscious awareness on the relationship between psychological resilience and test anxiety. In addition, the bootstrapping method proposed by Hayes was used to determine the significance of the mediating effect of conscious awareness.

Results:
It was observed that there was a negative relationship between psychological resilience scores and test anxiety scores, a positive relationship between resilience and mindfulness scores, and a negative relationship between test anxiety scores and mindfulness scores. While psychological resilience had a negative effect on test anxiety, the indirect effect of psychological resilience on test anxiety was also found to be significant. Mindfulness provided partial mediation of the effect of resilience on test anxiety.

Discussion:
High levels of awareness and psychological resilience enable students to experience less stress. Conscious awareness, like psychological resilience, is therefore viewed as an important resource that enables a person to manage stressful situations, and it is believed to be effective in reducing one’s anxiety.

Limitations:
This study was limited to students enrolled in Anatolian high schools in Turkey who could be reached via convenience sampling, whose parents consented to their participation, and who were enrolled in distance education in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, a major limitation of the study is that data were only collected from students of Anatolian high schools, and the majority of the participating students were in their first or second years of high school.

Conclusions:
There is no prior direct research examining the mediating role of conscious awareness in the relationship between psychological resilience and test anxiety among high school students in the literature. In this regard, it is anticipated that this study will contribute to the literature. Within the scope of preventive guidance, educational guidance, and psychological counseling services, face-to-face and online psychoeducation programs based on conscious awareness can be designed by school psychological counselors to enhance psychological resilience, reduce students’ test anxiety, and support adolescents in coping with intensely stressful situations such as pandemics.
Investigating Perceived Paternal Attitudes of Children Aged between 9 and 17 Years
Authors: Bayraktar Vedat , Damar Mustafa , Özçelik Ayşe Dilek Öğretir
Published: February 2024

Introduction:
The study aims to investigate the perceived paternal attitudes of children aged between 9 and 17 years in relation to some variables such as child’s gender, child’s age, the number of siblings, father’s working status, and father’s level of education.

Methods:
The study used a survey design. The sample group consisted of 424 children aged between 9 and 17 years, including 233 girls and 191 boys. The data were collected using the Child Raising Styles Scale developed by Sümer and Güngör (1999), and a General Information Form. The data were analyzed using SPSS software. An independent samples t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to test whether there is a single significant difference in the dataset. The Scheffe test was used to determine the groups that caused the significant difference.

Results:
The level of significance was set at p<0.05 in all statistical analyses. There was no significant difference in father’s acceptance/attention in terms of child’s gender and the number of siblings, while a significant difference was found in terms of child’s age, father’s working status, and father’s level of education. There was no significant difference in children’s perceived paternal attitudes according to child’s gender, child’s age, number of siblings, father’s working status, and father’s level of education in the supervision/control dimension. On the other hand, there was a significant difference according to child’s age, child’s gender, number of siblings, father’s working status, and father’s level of education in the acceptance/attention dimension.

Discussion:
Taken together, the research results showed that fathers’ child-raising attitudes vary. Some results are consistent with earlier studies, and some are contrast to earlier studies. A possible explanation for this might be factors such as place, time, sample, changes in parental attitudes, and socio-cultural changes.

Limitations:
The sample consisted of 424 children aged between 9 and 17 years including 233 girls and 191 boys.

Conclusions:
Parents’ attitudes and behaviours in raising their children are different. These differences may result from parents’ expectations of their children, parents’ enjoyment of the parenting role, the number of children, children’s birth order, children’s gender, children’s personality traits, parents’ personality traits, and the interaction that parents had with their parents in their childhood. These factors have an impact on parents’ attitudes and behaviours and determine the form and quality of the relationship between the mother, father, and child.
“We are Indians, Whores and Lesbians, Revolted and Twined Together.” Decolonial Feminism in Bolivia
Authors: Jetmarová Jana
Published: February 2024

The aim of the text is to analyse contemporary Bolivian decolonial feminism using Cusicanquiʼs model of cultural hybridity. Cusicanqui formulated the concept of chʼixi as an analytical tool for theorizing about the mixing of cultures that maintain distinct aspects but enter a mutual creative dialogue and create new qualities through it. In my analysis, I focus on two streams of Bolivian decolonial feminism, represented by Mujeres Creando and Mujeres Creando Comunidad movements. First, I describe historical roots of Bolivian decolonial feminism with an emphasis on the influence of anarchist ideas both on the formation of the Bolivian workersʼ movement and on strategies and practices of social and indigenous movements at the turn of the millennium. In the following discussion I analyse the ideologies and strategies of Mujeres Creando and Mujeres Creando Comunidad movements using Cusicanquiʼs model of hybridity. I conclude that both movements construct a subversive network of alternative knowledge and practices, within which seemingly contradictory experiences can coexist harmoniously and create a new, non-dichotomous qualities. According to Cusicanqui, these chʼixi spaces are the source of a new, emerging epistemology based on which a radical vision of decolonised modernity can be formulated.
Taiwanese Identity - a Done Deal? Understanding the Contemporary Consolidation of Taiwanese Identity
Authors: Sendyka Pawel
Published: February 2024

Taiwanese identity has been the subject of much scholarly inquiry in recent decades. The rapidly changing political, social and international environment around Taiwan has made the question of what it means to be Taiwanese both more complex (in terms of aspirations for the future of Taiwan) and simple (that being Taiwanese is different from being Chinese). The purpose of this study is to explore the intricacies of Taiwanese identity in the face of recent developments such as changes in education, shifting attitudes towards China as a result of ongoing tensions between Taiwan and the mainland. The study posits that the previously ambiguous Taiwanese identity, which might have been a subject of contention during the 1990s, has now become a distinct and unified construct. This can be attributed to the maturation of Taiwanese society following decades of martial law, leading to a clear consensus among the majority of Taiwanese citizens that they do not wish to be absorbed by the People’s Republic of China. In order to understand the Taiwanese identity, it is essential to examine the collective aspirations and hopes of the Taiwanese population for the future of their nation. This can be seen through the active involvement of individuals in various civic movements and volunteer initiatives. The way in which the Taiwanese people envision their society, government, and place in the world is heavily influenced by their past and present experiences.
The cohesive force of the norm
Authors: Marcelli Miroslav
Published: February 2024

The paper analyzes assumptions and manifestations of the normatively adopted rules. The starting point is the presentation of the alternative of normativism vs. descriptivism, as it is understood by some contemporary theories of language, mind and cognition. In the next parts, the paper focuses on deontological aspects of processes of thinking and reasoning. In this context the social and cultural function of norms is stressed. Searle’s emphasis on norms as a social ‘glue’ is linked with theories of the deontic introduction. Special attention is paid to considerations that J. Dolník devoted to the cohesive force of language.
Language and communication education at school and other language education between linguistic feeling and linguistic intelligence
Authors: Svobodová Jana
Published: February 2024

The author reflects on the specific ambivalence between linguistic feeling and linguistic intelligence, which many native language users encounter from the beginning of school language education. A similar duality of the relationship to the mother (native) language can also be felt by any adult individual who is interested in the valid language norm and its current fulfillment in the national communication space, and therefore formulates his or her comments on real “language life” or raises questions addressed to experts in language issues. The author tries to suggest ways to a solution both in educational practice and at the level of language education and language counselling for the wider public. Her approach is based on the current situation in the Czech Republic compared to some features in the Slovak environment.
On the research of children’s text comprehension
Authors: Liptáková Ľudmila
Published: February 2024

The paper presents theoretical background and empirical research on text comprehension processes of a junior school-age child. The first part of the paper discusses the most influential models of text comprehension and inference making as centrally important component of comprehension. The research findings concerning children’s text comprehension are discussed as well. Further, we present our ongoing empirical research, which focuses on children’s inference making when listening to and reading an informational, narrative, and multimodal text. We focus both on the online and offline inferences, i.e., on the inferences during and after listening to and reading the text. The aim of the research is to find out how children make different types of inferences and to compare their individual skills in inference making. The last part of the paper outlines preliminary data collected via retelling technique after reading the informational text. The data indicate individual differences between children in processing and verbalising information from the text and beyond the text. However, to draw complex conclusions about individual inference making profiles of children, further research is needed.
What linguists emphasize about conditions and what logicians emphasize and what each should take from the other
Authors: Gahér František
Published: February 2024

In the first part of the study, we proposed that logicians adopt from linguists their detailed distinction of conditions on a scale of varying degrees of satisfiability from factually true via potentially satisfiable to absolutely irreal. On this basis, we have proposed a suitable distinction for the logico-semantic investigation of conditionals of the following kinds: Factual, hypothetical (agnostic), counterfactual, and counterpossible. We consider the syntactic-semantic distinction between potentially and absolutely irreal conditions to be crucial. Therefore, we think that the conditional mode in the form of antepreterite is an appropriate syntactic signal for identifying the absolute irreality of the condition and, especially in scientific and artistic style, we consider it functional. On the other hand, the distinction between sufficient and necessary conditions could be inspiring for linguists. In classical logic, these are the basic kinds of conditions and are associated with the rules of deductive reasoning modus ponens and modus tollens, respectively. These rules are central to the application of logic. It turns out that these tools are not sufficiently established in Slovak linguistics, as there is no systematic distinction between sufficient and necessary conditions. The situation in czech dictionaries is similar. Finally, we have put forward a hypothesis why the conjunction unless is considered in Slovak linguistics as a double – in our opinion wrongly – of the conjunction only: There is a “forgotten” ellipsis behind it, which is not brought to the reader’s attention.
Formation the links between circularity and sustainability in the circular economy
Authors: Lingaitienė Olga , Burinskienė Aurelija
Published: February 2024

Nowadays, many new questions arise regarding the creation and setting of goals for a sustainable circular economy. The study focused on exploring the connections between the concepts of circularity and sustainability in the circular economy. Sustainability aspects integrated into long-term circular economy processes have a clear impact on the environment, the economy and political decisions. The study examines the factors that contribute to and influence the formation of the circular economy and reveals the connection between circularity and sustainability. After reviewing the literature on the links between circularity and sustainability, the theoretical methods that are most often applied to examine aspects of circularity and sustainability have been identified and reviewed. It was also conducted by bibliometric analysis for 2021-2023 which helps to identify current trends and found that the number of studies analysed included five groups which show that the studies are focused on impact, production, end, review and value. The results of the bibliometric analysis show that circularity has links with supply chain, sustainability, material circularity, efficiency and value. The authors have presented research by topic because knowledge is needed to fill existing gaps.
Simulation and prediction of water temperature in a water transfer channel during winter periods using a new approach based on the wavelet noise reduction-deep learning method
Authors: Cheng Tiejie , Wang Jun , Sui Jueyi , Song Feihu , Fu Hui , Wang Tao , Guo Xinlei
Published: February 2024

In winter, the water transfer channel of the Middle Route of South-to-North Water Transfer Project (MR-StNWTP) in China always encounters ice problems. The preciously simulation and prediction of water temperature is essential for analyzing the ice condition, which is important for the safety control of the water transfer channel in winter. Due to the difference of specific heat between water and air, when the air temperature rises and falls dramatically, the range of change of water temperature is relatively small and has a lag, which often affects the accuracy of simulation and prediction of water temperature based on air temperature. In the present study, a new approach for simulating and predicting water temperature in water transfer channels in winter has been proposed. By coupling the neural network theory to equations describing water temperature, a model has been developed for predicting water temperature. The temperature data of prototype observations in winter are preprocessed through the wavelet decomposition and noise reduction. Then, the wavelet soft threshold denoising method is used to eliminate the fluctuation of certain temperature data of prototype observations, and the corresponding water temperature is calculated afterward. Compared to calculation results using both general neural network and multiple regression approaches, the calculation results using the proposed model agree well with those of prototype measurements and can effectively improve the accuracy of prediction of water temperature.
Numerical investigation of dam break flow over erodible beds with diverse substrate level variations
Authors: Khoshkonesh Alireza , Nsom Blaise , Okhravi Saeid , Dehrashid Fariba Ahmadi , Heidarian Payam , DiFrancesco Silvia
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to comprehensively investigate the influence of substrate level difference and material composition on dam break wave evolution over two different erodible beds. Utilizing the Volume of Fluid (VOF) method, we tracked free surface advection and reproduced wave evolution using experimental data from the literature. For model validation, a comprehensive sensitivity analysis encompassed mesh resolution, turbulence simulation methods, and bed load transport equations. The implementation of Large Eddy Simulation (LES), non-equilibrium sediment flux, and van Rijn’s (1984) bed load formula yielded higher accuracy compared to alternative approaches. The findings emphasize the significant effect of substrate level difference and material composition on dam break morphodynamic characteristics. Decreasing substrate level disparity led to reduced flow velocity, wavefront progression, free surface height, substrate erosion, and other pertinent parameters. Initial air entrapment proved substantial at the wavefront, illustrating pronounced air-water interaction along the bottom interface. The Shields parameter experienced a one-third reduction as substrate level difference quadrupled, with the highest near-bed concentration observed at the wavefront. This research provides fresh insights into the complex interplay of factors governing dam break wave propagation and morphological changes, advancing our comprehension of this intricate phenomenon.
Testing sensitivity of BILAN and GR2M models to climate conditions in the Gambia River Basin
Authors: Ba Doudou , Langhammer Jakub , Maca Petr , Bodian Ansoumana
Published: February 2024

This study investigates the performance of two lumped hydrological models, BILAN and GR2M, in simulating runoff across six catchments in the Gambia River Basin (Senegal) over a 30-year period employing a 7-year sliding window under different climatic conditions. The results revealed differences in overall performance and variable sensitivity of the models to hydrological conditions and calibration period lengths, stemming from their different structure and complexity. In particular, the BILAN model, which is based on a more complex set of parameters, showed better overall results in simulating dry conditions, while the GR2M model had superior performance in wet conditions. The study emphasized the importance of the length of the calibration period on model performance and on the reduction of uncertainty in the results. Extended calibration periods for both models narrowed the range of the Kling-Gupta Efficiency (KGE) values and reduced the loss of performance during the parameter transfer from calibration to validation. For the BILAN model, a longer calibration period also significantly reduced the variability of performance metric values. Conversely, for the GR2M model, the variability rate did not decrease with the length of the calibration periods. Testing both models under variable conditions underscored the crucial role of comprehending model structure, hydrological sensitivity, and calibration strategy effects on simulation accuracy and uncertainty for reliable results.