bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Ditinjau dari Mathematical Resilience pada Project Based Learning Berpendekatan STEM
Authors: Salsabila Fasqina , Dwijanto Dwijanto , Suyitno Amin
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis menggunakan Project Based Learning berpendekatan STEM ditinjau dari mathematical resilience. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah mix method. Analisis kuantitatif digunakan untuk menguji apakah Project Based Learning berpendekatan STEM mencapai ketuntasan belajar. Kemudian, analisis kualitatif digunakan untuk menganalisis kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis ditinjau dari mathematical resilience dengan memilih 3 subjek menggunakan purposive sampling. Subjek penelitian yang dipilih terdiri dari 1 orang dengan mathematical resilience rendah, 1 orang dengan mathematical resilience sedang, dan 1 orang dengan mathematical resilience tinggi. Setelah dilakukan uji t, diperoleh hasil penelitian yaitu Project Based Learning berpendekatan STEM menunjukkan ketuntasan klasikal. Selanjutnya ditinjau dari mathematical resilience, secara umum siswa kategori mathematical resilience tinggi dapat memenuhi 4 indikator kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis, siswa kategori mathematical resilience sedang dapat memenuhi 3 dari 4 indikator kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis, dan siswa kategori mathematical resilience rendah dapat memenuhi 1 hingga 2 indikator kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Numbered Head Together (NHT) Berbantuan Media Powtoon terhadap Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa pada Materi SPLTV
Authors: Bulawan Milga , Sumarauw Sylvia Jane Annathe , Salajang Santje M.
Published: April 2024

Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini berkaitan dengan metode pembelajaran yang kurang bervariasi, sehingga siswa kurang aktif selama proses pembelajaran berlangsung dan mengakibatkan hasil belajar siswa kurang maksimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh merode pembelajaran Numbered Head Together (NHT) berbantuan media Powtoon terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa pada materi SPLTV. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode quasi experimen dan desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah pretest-posttest control group design. Populasi penelitian ini adalah semua siswa kelas X SMA Negeri 2 Tondano dengan sampel sebanyak 40 orang yang terbagi dalam dua kelas yaitu kelas kontrol dengan perlakuan metode pembelajaran kooperatif tipe NHT dan kelas eksperimen dengan perlakuan metode pembelajaran kooperatif tipe NHT berbantuan media Powtoon, sampel dalam penelitian ini diambil secara random sampling. Instrumen penilaian yang digunakan adalah tes berbentuk essay. Data yang dianalisis adalah hasil pretest-posttest kelas kontrol dan kelas eksperimen menggunakan t-test two sample. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pada kels kontrol rata-rata hasil belajar yang diperoleh siswa yaitu 77,65 sedangkan rata-rata hasil belajar siswa pada kelas eksperimen yaitu 79,90. Maka, dapat disimpulkan bahwa metode pembelajaran kooperatif tipe NHT berbantuan media Powtoon berpengaruh positif dan dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada pokok bahasan sistem persamaan linear tiga variabel.
Level of Risk Awareness and Insurance Literacy of Ilocanos Residing in Ilocos Sur
Authors: Cruz Nalchael T. , De Castro Leslie , Daniel A. Divina , Rapada Jana Mae S. , Rebuldela Joy Melanie N.
Published: April 2024

Numerous individuals exhibit hesitancy towards procuring insurance, potentially attributed to their confidence in not requiring it or their perception of insurance as excessively complex, influenced by the plethora of available information. The objective of this study was to determine the level of risk awareness and insurance literacy of the general public in different municipalities and component cities of Ilocos Sur. There were five hundred thirty-four (534) individuals from different municipalities in Ilocos Sur, and stratified random sampling was used. This study employed a descriptive-correlational research design using a quantitative approach. The researchers used a survey questionnaire as the primary research instrument. To correlate the levels of awareness of the Ilocanos about health and life insurance with their insurance literacy, the researchers used the International Business Machine Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (IBM SPSS), specifically correlation analysis. The research shows a strong correlation between risk awareness and insurance literacy among the general public in Ilocos Sur, with respondents exhibiting heightened awareness of safety, security, return, and liquidity aspects of insurance, emphasizing health as a primary concern, and placing significance on familial considerations when insurance. The data indicates a clear understanding of the concept of beneficiaries and reflects a discerning public with a keen understanding of insurance decisions.
Development of yoghurt with pine nuts and products of its processing
Authors:   Altai State Agricultural University, Getmanets V.N.
Published: April 2024

Purpose. Development of technology for functional yoghurt with pine nuts and its derivative. Materials and Methods. Determination of organoleptic and physico-chemical parameters was carried out using generally accepted standard methods and techniques: the development and control of the product was carried out in accordance with the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union "On the safety of milk and dairy products" (TR CU 033/2013), taking into account GOST 31981-2013 "Yogurt. General technical conditions". The organoleptic characteristics of the produced samples were determined in accordance with GOST ISO 6658-16 Organoleptic analysis. Results. Theoretical and experimental studies of the possibility of using cedar extract with pollen and pine nuts in the technology of yogurt production were carried out in the work. In the course of the work, various compositions of fillers were prepared, which were introduced in various volumes in accordance with the scheme of the study. Based on the data obtained, the influence of vegetable filler on the organoleptic characteristics and nutritional value of the finished product was established. Taking into account the data obtained, the optimal application doses were selected and the possibility of using the studied herbal ingredients to increase the nutritional and biological value of yogurt was proved. Conclusion. A new fermented milk product with functional ingredients has been developed according to the classical technology in a thermostatic way. Pine nuts and cedar food extract were used as functional ingredients. The data obtained are the technological basis for expanding the range of yogurt with improved composition and consumer properties.
Economic efficiency of innovative developments aimed at to increase milk production
Authors:   Volga Region Research Institute of Manufacture and Processing of Meat-and-Milk Production, Gorlov I.F. , Nikolaev D.V. ,   Volga Region Research Institute of Manufacture and Processing of Meat-and-Milk Production, Surkova S.A. ,   Volga Region Research Institute of Manufacture and Processing of Meat-and-Milk Production, Ponomarev V.V. ,   Volga Region Research Institute of Manufacture and Processing of Meat-and-Milk Production
Published: April 2024

Purpose. Assessment of the economic efficiency of using scientific developments in milk production. Materials and Methods. Scientific and economic experiments were carried out in three farms in the Volgograd region: breeding farm named after Lenin of Surovikinsky district; Agricultural Enterprise "Donskoye" LLC of Kalachevsky district and JSC "named after Kirov" of Staropoltavsky district. The object of research is lactating cows of Holstein, Red Steppe and Black-and-White breeds. The amount of fat, protein and other indicators contained in cows’ milk was determined in the conditions of the complex analytical laboratory of VRIMMP using standard methods. The calculation of economic indicators was carried out on the basis of data from summary reports on the results of livestock judgement, cards of breeding farms using methods of a systematic approach, analysis and calculation. Results. At the breeding farm named after Lenin, thanks to the use of lactulose-based feed additives in feeding cows, the milk yield of cows in the experimental groups increased by 5.59 and 8.09%, respectively, the fat content of milk – by 6.91 and 9.57%, protein – by 5.01 and 6.35 % compared to the control group. More profit was received from cows of experimental groups I and II compared to analogues in the control group by 1473.2 and 2131.0 rubles. The experimental groups exceeded the control group in terms of production profitability by 1.2 and 2.1%. In Agricultural Enterprise "Donskoye" LLC, the milk yield of cows during the highest lactation increased until the 3rd calving, and its increase was 1474.1 kg (15.4%). The animals that showed the greatest productivity (11,000.8 kg) after the first calving were 0.3 lactation higher than the animals that showed the greatest productivity in the second lactation. The introduction of modern scientific approaches made it possible to achieve a level of production profitability in 2022 of 30.0%, which is 2.6% higher than in 2018. At JSC "named after Kirov" produced 400 kg more milk per lactation, or 5.23%; profit – by 2980 rubles, or 8.5%; production profitability increased by 2.2%. Conclusion. The implementation of new scientific developments and intensive technologies at large dairy complexes makes it possible not only to improve the quality of the resulting dairy products, increase the productivity of animals, but also the overall profitability of industrial milk production.
Incorporating Participant Perspectives to Refine Citizen Science Evaluation Frameworks
Authors: Janssen Jordy , Bogert Jeanne Marit , Gold Margaret , de Vries Sandra
Published: April 2024

Describing the types of outcomes and impacts achieved in Citizen Science (CS) initiatives aids the evaluation and comparison of participatory research practices in this rapidly growing and maturing field. However, this is often done from the perspective of the lead researcher or the organisers of the initiative. There is increasing attention in the literature to the broad range of benefits experienced by participants in CS initiatives, such as domain-related learning and social contact, but not often examined from the participants’ perspective. In the ‘Delft Meet Regen’ (Delft Measures Rain, DMR) project, where local residents collaborated in environmental monitoring tasks, the organisers were interested in discovering what outcomes were most relevant to the participants, and what impacts they experienced or perceived from participating in the project. In this paper we describe the application and alignment of two frameworks developed for measuring individual learning outcomes (ILOs) and impacts to our own investigation of what outcomes were experienced by the participants, according to the participants themselves. We found that although the ILO framework was comprehensive, it still lacked the ability to capture the complexity and detail of the participant's experience in relation to their environment. These relational outcomes reported by DMR participants that did not find a place in the frameworks are likely to have an influence on other outcomes and impacts of CS initiatives. We therefore close with a proposal for updates to the ILO framework to take these participant-centric outcomes more fully into account.
A Comprehensive Mathematical Compendium for the Unified Geometric Condensate Theory
Authors: Wilson Jonathan Jared
Published: April 2024

The unified geometrical condensate paradigm developed provides an ambitious theoretical vision for describing all physical phenomena as manifestations of the dynamics of a single infinite-dimensional geometrical condensate field Φ(x). While highly audacious, this framework has been systematically elevated into a seamless and mathematically watertight theoretical realization by harnessing and synthesizing some of the most advanced concepts spanning differential geometry, arithmetic algebraic geometry, derived algebraic topology, quantum field theory and string theory.
Neuroception of psychological safety scale (NPSS): validation with a UK based adult community sample
Authors: Cogan Nicola , Morton Liza , Campbell John , Irvine'Fitzpatrick Linda , Lamb Danielle , De Kock Hannes , Ali Alisha , Young David , Porges Stephen W.
Published: April 2024

Background: Psychological safety is important for rest, restoration and social bonding, yet a traumatic history can bias individuals towards sensing threat and danger. Research on the neuroception of safety has suggested that a lack of psychological safety might be the biopsychosocial hallmark of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Persistent feelings of threat and danger are associated with a lack of psychological safety and may be predictive of PTSD. Our pioneering work reported on the development of the neuroception of psychological safety (NPSS), rooted in polyvagal theory. and consists of social engagement, compassion, and body sensations dimensions. Understanding more about the dimensionality of the NPSS and further establishing its psychometric properties was our priority.Objective: Our current research aimed to validate and test the reliability and dimensionality of the NPSS, using a large community sample (n = 2035) of adults resident in the UK Method: We examined the internal and test-retest reliability, convergent, discriminant, and concurrent validity as well as dimensionality of the NPSS. Results: The 3-factor structure of the NPSS was replicated with regard to the absolute fit indices. Internal consistencies ranged from acceptable to excellent across the NPSS’s subscales. Providing support for the validity of the NPSS, scores were predictably related to team psychological safety, wellbeing, post-traumatic stress, burnout, body awareness, and personality, with effect sizes typically in the high to medium range. The NPSS was found to show good test-retest reliability.Conclusions: This study demonstrates the validity, reliability and dimensionality of the NPSS with an adult sample. Further work is underway to support and enhance understandings of psychological safety with diverse clinical populations impacted by trauma. The NPSS has applicability across a range of health and social care contexts, such as shaping new approaches to evaluating trauma treatments and enhancing trauma informed care.
Sexual (double) standards revisited: Similarities and differences in the societal evaluation of male and female sexuality
Authors: Weber Marcel , Friese Malte
Published: April 2024

Past research has been inconclusive regarding the continued existence of the sexual double standard (SDS)—that is, differential expectations and evaluations of sexual activity for men (rewarded for sexual activity) and women (punished for sexual activity). Here, we present the similarities and differences (S&D) model of sexual standards, which significantly qualifies the traditional SDS by highlighting both similarities and differences between standards applied to women and men. Across two samples (student/community sample, crowdsourcing sample; Ntotal = 342) and seven sexual outcomes, high sexual activity was rated more favorably in men than in women (replicating previous research), and the opposite was true for low sexual activity (extending previous research). Importantly, moderate (not extremely low or high) sexual activity was rated most favorably in both genders, suggesting similar and curvilinear intragender trajectories. These findings illustrate a distinctly different perspective on male and female sexuality and open avenues for new research.
Performance comparison of spiking neural networks to other artificial models in predicting pigeons’ learning history from binary choices
Authors: Plessas Anna , Bensemann Joshua , Espinosa-Ramos Josafath I. , Cowie Sarah , Landon Jason , Parry David
Published: April 2024

Choice behavior research accounts for temporal and spatial variables that mediate the relationship between environmental events and choice-making. As artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly utilized for behavioral data processing, we wanted to assess the efficacy of various algorithms in making predictive inferences from choice data. Recently, a spiking neural network (SNN) model was tasked to reverse-test and predict (i.e., retrodict) unknown learning histories solely based on observed behavior (i.e., choices). In this study, we evaluate the ability of various AI models to perform the same task –using binary choice data to identify learning histories– and compare their performances to the previously validated SNN. We trained a range of machine-learning models on previously published pigeon datasets to examine the prediction of reinforcer arrangements and detect patterns in choices shaped by those arrangements. The data were from a procedure in which seven components (seven pairs of concurrent variable-interval schedules) were in effect in each session. A component lasted until nine reinforcers were obtained. We used responses from the 5-sec window that followed each of the nine reinforcer deliveries in a component. To allow comparisons with the aforementioned study involving a SNN model, we used the datasets that were used in that study. This process enabled us to compare the performance of each model when binary choices are used as inputs and the learning history is unknown. We also suggest potential starting points for choosing appropriate AI tools for the analysis of behavior.
Improving Students' Understanding through Metacognition About Instructor Feedback: A Causal Modeling Approach
Authors: Wood Sydney Y , Cross Victoria
Published: April 2024

Previous research has documented learning benefits from metacognitive engagement and suggested many instructional practices to prompt metacognition in students. For example, a scaffolded curriculum that includes effective feedback may enable students to construct durable and nuanced knowledge. However, as ethical and logistical constraints prevent randomly assigning students to conditions or offering treatments in isolation from other confounding variables, true experiments are challenging to conduct in the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) and identifying causal relationships between teaching strategies and metacognition or metacognition and learning remains elusive. In this study, using an interrupted time series design and a series of structural equation models, we demonstrate the potential of causal modeling to analyze pedagogical data and evaluate a novel metacognitive intervention. A total of 445 undergraduate students in a psychological science research methods course at a large public university in the United States of America in 2023 were given the option to submit exam corrections based on feedback and formatted as an assignment designed to prompt metacognitive engagement. Exam performance over the academic term was compared between those who completed the intervention and those who opted out. Exam performance for those students who opted in was improved beyond what was predicted by their baseline trajectory. Through a series of eight nested structural equation models, this study presents evidence that the intervention was causally related to performance.
Isager et al commentary
Authors: Choi Hong Hui
Published: April 2024

In this commentary, I focus on Isager and colleagues’ conceptualization of uncertainty. I will argue that their conception of uncertainty is problematically ambiguous and thus suggest that the concept should be clarified.
Role of Sonoelastography in Differentiating Benign and Malignant Breast Lesions: A Prospective Study Comparing Elasticity Contrast Index and Tsukuba Score
Authors: Kumar Amlendu , Jha Anamika , Regmi Pradeep Raj , Gurung Ghanshyam
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common cancer occurring in women globally which is potentially curable if detected early. Ultrasound elastography is a dynamic technique that estimates tissue stiffness to differentiate between benign and malignant masses. Our study aimed to determine and compare the diagnostic accuracy of B mode Sonography, Elasticity contrast index, and Tsukuba score in differentiating malignant and benign breast masses.
Methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional study done including 110 lesions in 102 patients in the age group of 15-73 years. The solid breast lesions seen on sonography were categorized according to the American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (ACR BI-RADS) and further evaluated with elastography using both Elasticity Contrast Index (ECI) and Tsukuba score with pathological diagnosis taken as the gold standard. The cut-off value of ECI was obtained. The diagnostic accuracy of B-mode sonography, ECI, and Tsukuba score was compared.
Results: We found that B-mode sonography had a sensitivity of 85.7%, specificity of 100%, and accuracy of 96.9 %. The accuracy of Tsukuba scores for differentiating benign and malignant lesions was 81.2%. The cut-off value of ECI obtained was 2.8 and the accuracy was 81.8%. A statistically significant correlation (p < 0.05) existed between sonographic diagnosis, ECI, and Tsukuba score.
Conclusions: B mode sonography had the highest diagnostic accuracy while ECI and Tsukuba scores were comparable. ECI can be used for breast masses using a cut-off of 2.8 to differentiate benign from malignant.
Evaluation of the Thickness of Ligamentum Flavum at the Level of Lumbosacral Spine (L4-L5, L5-S1) and its Relationship with Degenerative Disc Changes in Patients Undergoing MRI of Lumbosacral Spine
Authors: KC Sudeep , Tuladhar Abhushan Siddhi , Acharya Riwaz , Shrestha Subodh
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Low back pain (LBP) is a very common cause of disability in working-age adults; with degenerative changes being the predominant cause apart from anatomical factors. Degenerative changes in the lumbar spine are associated with the alteration of the thickness of the Ligamentum Flavum (LF), which predisposes to clinical symptoms.
Methods: This was a prospective study conducted among ninety symptomatic (LBP) patients who underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and the images were evaluated to measure the thickness of the LF and evaluate the degree of disc degeneration by the Pfirrmann grading system, according to the spinal levels (L4-L5, L5-S1). An association was sought between LF hypertrophy and disc degeneration, age, sex, and disc height.
Results: The result of this study showed that with increasing age thickening of the LF could lead to degeneration of the intervertebral disc. Thickening of the LF was more at the level of L4-L5 level than at the L5-S1 level with right-sided increased thickness more than on the left and is associated with increased grade of disc degeneration. Females had slightly more thickened LF than the males at the L4-L5 level with no gender predominance at the L5-S1 level.
Conclusions: Thickening of the ligamentum flavum may be an important factor in the origin of LBP, especially in the adult population. A degenerative process in the ligamentum flavum that occurs with age and also suggests the thickening of LF due to mechanical stress at the lumbar level would ultimately result in degeneration of the disc.
Osteomyelitis in a Paediatric Patient with Sub-periosteal Abscess, Septic Pulmonary Emboli and Pneumothorax: A Case Report
Authors: Tamang Ongden Yonjen , Maharjan Santosh , Upadhyaya Rudra Prasad , Shrestha Ashish
Published: April 2024

Osteomyelitis is an inflammatory disorder affecting bone and adjacent tissue that primarily arises from pyogenic bacteria, often involving the metaphysis of long bones in pediatric patients through hematogenous spread with the common pathogen being Staphylococcus aureus. Complications such as pathological fractures, sinus formation, and abscesses, may occur. Septic pulmonary embolism (SPE), a rare complication, can lead to infarctions and abscesses in pulmonary vessels. Pneumothorax secondary to SPE can also occur, emphasizing the importance of considering these complications in patients with features of sepsis.
Teachers’ Motivational Factors and Student Learning Achievements
Authors: Katel Krishna Prasad
Published: April 2024

The present study entitled Teachers' Motivational Factors and Student Learning Achievements tries to identify the factors responsible for low and high motivation of teachers and to investigate how far the teachers' motivational factor affects students learning achievements. I used qualitative research method and narrative design as a research methodology and unstructured interview as tool for data collection. The participants were 5 secondary level teachers of Solukhumbu district taken through purposive non-random sampling procedure. The findings were workload management, remuneration, recognition, accountability, career development, institutional environment, availability of resources, administrative efficacy, opportunities for professional growth, and autonomy. The study emphasizes the pivotal role of motivation in creating a positive classroom environment, enhancing instructional effectiveness, and providing personalized attention to students. Ultimately, motivated teachers serve as inspirational role models, fostering student engagement and driving improved learning outcomes. The implications included practical training should be given to the teachers for updating contemporary skills.
एपिए शैलीको परिचय र प्रयोग {Introduction and use of APA style}
Authors: पोख्रेल Pokhrel केशवराज Keshabraj
Published: April 2024

नेपाली भाषामा प्राज्ञिक लेखनका लागि सन्दर्भ सामग्रीहरू उद्धरण गर्न र सोको सूची बनाउन एपिए पद्धतिको प्रयोग गर्ने सन्दर्भमा उपयुक्त मार्गदर्शक सामग्रीको अभाव छ । यस लेखमा एपिए शैलीको प्रयोग गरी प्राज्ञिक लेखनमा सहजता ल्याउनका लागि एपिए शैलीको प्रयोगको तौरतरिका र विधि उल्लेख गर्ने प्रयत्न गरिएको छ । अंग्रेजी भाषामा प्रकाशन भएका सामग्रीको गहन अध्ययन गरी त्यसलाई नेपाली भाषामा उपयुक्त हुने गरी यो लेख तयार पारिएको हो । यस लेखले एपिए शैली अनुसार सन्दर्भाङ्कन र सन्दर्भसूचीमा देखिएको विविधता न्यूनीकरण गरी एकरूपता कायम गर्न सहयोग पुग्ने विश्वास लिइएको छ ।
Swobodne wypowiedzi uczniowskie jako droga do rozwijania kompetencji językowych uczniów
Authors: Sporek Paweł
Published: April 2024

W tekście poruszono zagadnienie znaczenia metody swobodnych wypowiedzi uczniowskich w rozwijaniu kompetencji językowych uczniów na różnych poziomach kształcenia. Ukazano zastosowanie niniejszego rozwiązania dydaktycznego na lekcji wprowadzającej do opracowania lektury szkolnej w odniesieniu do projektowanych działań, które – podporządkowane dziełu literackiemu – dają wielorakie możliwości pracy nad doskonaleniem uczniowskich wypowiedzi ustnych i pisemnych. Metoda swobodnych wypowiedzi uczniowskich wdrożona w praktykę szkolną pozwala na naturalne integrowanie kształcenia literacko-kulturowego i kształcenia językowego, przełamywanie sztucznego oddzielania od siebie literatury i języka, odsłania drogi do myślenia o kulturze jako formacji spajającej tworzywo literackie i jego wytwory. Wskazuje również określony i uznany przez autora tekstu za pożądany kierunek myślenia dydaktycznego w odniesieniu do lekcji języka polskiego.
vnRight to education for children with disabilities in Vietnam: Legal framework and practice
Authors:   University of Sciences,Hue University, 77 Nguyen Hue Street, Phu Nhuan Ward, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam, Huynh Thi Anh Phuong , Bui Quang Dung ,   University of Sciences,Hue University, 77 Nguyen Hue Street, Phu Nhuan Ward, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam
Published: April 2024

For children with disabilities, education can provide them with better access to employment in future and easier integration into society. Based on the overview and analysis of available literature, this study summarises existing policy documents as a legal framework and clarifies the practice of accessing education for children with disabilities in Vietnam. On the basis of international commitments, the Vietnamese government has issued and implemented a massive number of policy documents as a legal framework to recognise and ensure the implementation of the rights of children with disabilities. However, the literature showed that the practical access to education among this group of children is still limited. Children with disabilities have been facing many barriers such as their limited cognitive abilities at schools and their families having difficulty finding appropriate schools. On this basis of the research, the authors offer several policy recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of the legal framework to ensure better educational opportunities for children with disabilities in practice.
Foreign experiences on liability to compensate for emotional distress damage caused by a breach of contract and lessons learnt for Vietnam
Authors:   Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, 2 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, Ward 13, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Nguyen Ngoc Duy Uyen
Published: April 2024

Due to the socio-economic development, the spiritual demands of individuals are increasing, such as improving physical appearance, health care... Therefore, numerous transactions in relation to such respects are signed. In the course of transaction performance, it is common for the obligor to fail to perform the contractual obligations or to perform incompletely or improperly the contractual obligations. Obviously, when any breach of contract occurs, the parties to such contract want their rights and interests to be protected. Consequently, when the breach of contract gives rise to emotional distress damage, the liability to compensate for emotional distress damage is issued pursuant to Article 419 of the Civil Code 2015. However, the contract laws of Vietnam still have some shortcomings in relation to the liability to compensate for emotional distress damage caused by a breach of contract, particularly drawbacks relevant to i) The cases of compensation for emotional distress damage caused by a breach of contract; ii) The level of compensation for emotional distress damage caused by a breach of contract; iii) The form of compensation for emotional distress damage caused by a breach of contract. Thus, this article analyses and comments on foreign experiences on liability to compensate for emotional distress damage caused by a breach of contract while comparing it with regulations and practical application in Vietnam in order to draw some lessons for Vietnam to enhance laws and advance the effectiveness of applying the above-mentioned regulations in practice.
The first fifty issues of the journal “Biomics” (editorial).
Authors: Chemeris A.V.
Published: April 2024

The journal Biomics has been published by the Institute of Biochemistry and Genetics of the Ufa Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences for 14 years and this issue can be considered the fiftieth anniversary issue. During this time, about 400 articles have been published in regular issues of the journal in Russian and English, the authors of which were almost 500 scientists from different parts of our country, as well as near and far abroad. Since 2018, articles have been assigned a digital object identifier (doi) with the prefix 10.31301. In the national bibliographic database of scientific citation "Russian Science Citation Index" (RSCI), the journal "Biomics" according to the results for 2022 is in 1815th place among 3950 journals, characterized by generally good indicators, including a 2-year impact factor from the core of the RSCI without self-citation indirectly indicating a fairly high level of articles, published in Biomics, as they are cited in leading Russian journals. It can be considered that the journal Biomics has occupied its niche and publishes review and experimental articles on a wide range of areas of modern biology, giving preference to physico-chemical biology.
Influence of small interfering RNA synthesized in vitro on the growth and sporulation of the pathogenic fungus Stagonospora nodorum
Authors: Nuzhnaya T.V. , Sorokan A.V. , Veselova S.V. , Maksimov I.V.
Published: April 2024

Recently, several RNA interference-based disease prevention mechanisms using small RNAs have been used to protect crops in some countries. Plants secrete small RNAs that directly or indirectly inhibit the virulence of pathogens. In this work, we studied the effect of three wheat microRNAs (miR159, miR166 and miR408) synthesized in vitro on the growth and sporulation of the pathogenic fungus Stagonospora nodorum, as well as on the expression of the genes of the necrotrophic effectors (NEs) S. nodorum SnToxA and SnTox3 (which determine the virulence of the pathogen) and the fungal transcription factors (TFs) Pf2, StuA, Con7 regulating the transcription of NE genes. It was shown that the addition of microRNAs in various concentrations into the fungal cultivation medium affected the growth of colonies and sporulation of the pathogen. miR166 had the greatest impact on these parameters. Using gene-specific primers, PCR analysis was carried out, which showed that the effect of microRNA on the expression of the genes encoding NEs and TFs of the pathogenic fungus S. nodorum depended on the type and concentration of microRNA in the medium. Thus, 0.5 ng/μl of ssRNA408 reduced the expression of all the studied NEs and TFs genes on the 7th day of cultivation. Further comprehensive studies of the mechanisms of cross-species regulation using miRNAs may help in the development of new pesticides for modern agriculture.
Bacterial peroxidases in bioremediation
Authors: Ugrinova Yu.D. , Chubukova O.V. , Khakimova L.R. , Vershinina Z.R.
Published: April 2024

As a result of the work of industrial enterprises, agricultural production and other types of human activity in the world, the problem of environmental pollution with difficult-to-degrade toxic compounds is becoming increasingly acute. Various physical and chemical methods of recultivation and remediation have serious limitations, such as high cost, labor intensity, as well as disruption of the ecological-trophic structure and successional changes in ecosystems. The catalytic decomposition of pollutants using enzymes can compete with classical methods of cleaning the environment from pollutants. Peroxidases are widespread enzymes belonging to the class of oxidoreductases that can destroy the carbon backbone of complex organic compounds. This review presents recent research on the application of bacterial peroxidases as environmentally friendly catalysts for the bioremediation of contaminated ecosystems.
Exploring the Rich Cultural Heritage of the Koch-Rajbangsi Community
Authors: Das Deva Kumar
Published: April 2024

The Koch-Rajbongshis, an indigenous group tracing its origins to the Pre-Vedic era, have left a profound cultural imprint across India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. This paper delves into their historical significance, focusing on their transition from ancient references like Asurs and Kiratas to the establishment of the Koch Kingdom, which played a pivotal role in the sanskritization of their culture. The study mainly explores the vibrant folk culture of the Koch-Rajbongshis, encompassing diverse forms such as Kushan Gan/Nritya, Kartika Nritya, Goalini Nritya, Hudum Pujar Gaan/Nritya, Baas Nritya, Padmapuran Gaan, and Baashi Puran Gaan. Each of these cultural expressions reflects unique aspects of their societal fabric, religious beliefs, and historical narratives. Through an examination of these folk traditions, this paper aims to highlight the rich cultural heritage of the Koch-Rajbongshis, underscoring their distinct identity in the contemporary era.
Unveiling the Nuances of Tribal Indigenous Identity
Authors: Ray Rabin Chandra
Published: April 2024

This paper delves into the multifaceted dimensions of Tribal Indigenous identity, exploring the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and struggles that define these diverse communities. Through an examination of defining characteristics, historical context, and legal frameworks, it seeks to unravel the complexities inherent in Indigenous and Tribal identities. Drawing on concepts such as autochthony, cultural resilience, and collective consciousness, the paper elucidates the profound connections Indigenous Peoples maintain with their ancestral lands and cultural heritage. It also examines the evolving legal paradigms surrounding Indigenous rights, particularly within the framework of international conventions such as the ILO's conventions. Ultimately, the paper underscores the importance of honoring Indigenous Peoples' rights, preserving their cultural heritage, and fostering inclusive development that respects their autonomy and dignity.
Tax Salience: A Review of the Literature
Authors: Shabbir Muhammad Khurram
Published: April 2024

This study provides an understanding of tax salience through the review of the literature. The tax salience refers to the prominence and visibility of the taxes and their influence over the taxpayer’s behavior. This study reviews the background literature on tax salience, how the tax policy is influenced by it, and the reaction of consumer behavior towards tax salience. The study uses the review of literature as a research methodology. The study uses the review strategy of narrative review by synthesizing, organizing, and assembling the earlier literature related to tax salience. The google scholar database was used to retrieve relevant studies for the narrative review. The time period of the key studies is mainly from 1987 to 2023. The paper concludes that tax saliencedespite being a relatively young field of economics has a pivotal role in influencing tax policies and consumer behavior. This study provides guidelines for future researchers with respect to how the consumer reacts to salience of taxation. For the policy framework it can be mandated that the policy makers in order to optimize the tax systems should not overlook the concept and area of tax salience. Since the tax salience has a significant role in influencing and shaping the consumer behavior.
Transnational Law and Criminal Justice System: Highlighting Legislative and Procedural Challenges to combat Cyber Crime in the wake of CPEC
Authors: Saifullah Rana , Roshan Shah Sayeda Sassi
Published: April 2024

World Justice Project’s (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2022 ranked Pakistan globally at 129th out of 140 countries while on regional level Pakistan is ranked 5th out of 6 countries. Where Pakistan’s justice system is hitting the bottom in rule-of-law index, at the same time, the entire nation is celebrating China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which is a flagship project of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) also known as OBOR. This is a Chinese master stroke in the cross-continental geo-economics of the world. With a heavy influx of Chinese businesses and Chinese nationals arriving in the country, the markets and Pakistani citizens are vulnerable to criminal activities including more sophisticated types of crimes such as crimes involving ICT. In particular, incidents of ATM skimming are rising in Karachi among other crimes. Foreign nationals are arrested include Chinese nationals; however, legislative and procedural lacunasand prosecution related defects eventually cause the prosecution version to collapse during trial. Therefore, this research study proposes strong legislative and judicial framework, human resource development including need for prompt initiatives in the subordinate judiciary. This research also highlights the need for having proper compliance of environmental and labor laws regulations. The research is based on mixed methodology. Quantitative analysis is conducted on the data collected through questionnaires from the sample of 50 respondents that include advocates, FIA investigation officers and public prosecutors.In addition, qualitative analysis is done through interviews of senior officers from NR3C as well as I.Os, students, academics and research economists from academia.
Uso de dexmedetomidina em infusão contínua durante anestesia de cão com insulinoma
Authors: Reis Fernanda Meireles dos , Barros Michele Andrade de , Pascoal Lívia Aparecida DAvila Bitencourt , Sarri Bruna Maria , Almeida Gabriela Barbosa de , Zamiant Tainá Rodrigues de Oliveira , Godoy João Vitor Fraianella Teixeira , Barros Michele Andrade de
Published: April 2024

Insulinoma in dogs is a neoplasm that affects the endocrine pancreas, causing increased release of insulin into the bloodstream. As a result, the animals will experience hypoglycemia, convulsions and weakness. This report describes the case of a dog of approximately 10 years of age who had frequent seizures without improvement when phenobarbital was administered. After magnetic resonance imaging, a nodule was visualized in the pancreatic region, indicating insulinoma. The anesthetic protocol used for the surgical treatment of this condition consisted of an infusion of 5% glucose solution and dexmedetomidine at a rate of 1 mcg/kg/h, ensuring adequate blood glucose levels during nodule excision. For maintenance of anesthesia, the patient received sevoflurane associated with lumbosacral epidural anesthesia, as well as analgesic adjuvants such as lidocaine at a rate of 1 mg/kg/h, ketamine at 1mg/kg/h and refimentanil at 10 to 15 mcg/kg/h. During the postoperative period, the animal presented transient hyperglycemia, pancreatitis and anorexia.
Gender Roles in Corrections: How Gendered Expectations Impact Female Correctional Officers
Authors: Hermary Samantha
Published: April 2024

Compared to other organizations within the criminal justice system, the world of corrections is hidden from public view, and therefore, quickly forgotten. However, like many of these male-dominated organizations, there are significant issues regarding gender and women's roles in the job. With the considerable lack of research regarding correctional officers within Canada and the relatively small percentage of women in the correctional workforce, it is vital to expand this topic to understand the complication of a gendered role. Research has shown gendered issues among female correctional officers and the lack of the support they may receive. With all these persistent issues, we ask ourselves, why do women continue a career path that appears to be working against them? More specifically, how does gender influence women's experience in long-term careers in corrections? To answer this, I conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with women who maintained long-term roles in Correctional Service Canada (CSC). This presentation will discuss these women's gendered experiences working within a masculine organization, how their gender affected their relationships and job expectations, and how CSC may view them.
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Kelayakan Kredit Pada PT.BPR DP TASPEN Dengan Metode TOPSIS
Authors: Indriani Karlena , Sumanto Sumanto , Christian Ade , Ahmad Yani Ahmad Yani , Ruli Ahmad Rais , Marita Lita Sari
Published: April 2024

This study focuses on analyzing the feasibility of pension loan applicants for state civil servants at PT. BPR DP TASPEN, with a focus on the use of the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) as an alternative analysis method. Previously, PT. BPR DP TASPEN uses a subjective evaluation method to assess the feasibility of loan applicants, which leads to potential risks and errors in the analysis. In this study, the authors recommend the use of TOPSIS as a support decision-making system to standardize the analytical process. TOPSIS was chosen for its efficiency in reducing the calculation time and ease of implementation. This method uses criteria and alternatives to calculate, produces the best alternative based on a weighted bobot, and provides the final decision. The results of the study indicate that TOPSIS provides a good solution for determining the feasibility of pension loan applicants. By considering criteria such as age, pension, debt, bank loan, health history, and income, only seven out of 40 loan applicants met the best criteria, which were close to the ideal positive solution. The selected applicants were recommended for approval as pension loans by the company, reducing the potential risks of credit and improving the accuracy of the selection of loan criteria.
OPTIMALISASI KREATIVITASOPTIMALISASI KREATIVITAS SISWA BERBASIS PROGRAM SEKOLAH ADIWIYATA DI SEKOLAH DASAR SISWA BERBASIS PROGRAM SEKOLAH ADIWIYATA DI SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Shabira Ummisyia , Fathoni Achmad
Published: April 2024

The Adiwiyata program plays a strategic role in fostering awareness of the declining environmental conditions. This research aims to explore the optimization of student creativity based on the Adiwiyata School Program at Elementary School (SDN) 11 Sondakan, Surakarta. The research method used is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. Interview results were obtained from teachers, students, and the school principal conducted from August to November 2023, observing Adiwiyata program activities, and documenting related Adiwiyata activities. The validity of the data used the source triangulation technique, with an interactive model of data analysis consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The research results show that the Adiwiyata program at SDN 11 Sondakan has a positive impact, evident in waste management, creative student activities, and school greening. The implications of this research can be used as a model for Adiwiyata implementation to enhance student creativity and environmental awareness in elementary schools
PENGEMBANGAN KOMIK EDUKASI BERBASIS CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING BERBANTUAN KVISOFT FLIPBOOK MAKER PRO UNTUK SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Dahliana Dina , Oktavia Wulan , Marsanda Yola , Cahyani Rahmi Indah
Published: April 2024

This research aims to develop and produce the effectiveness of an educational comic based on Creative Problem Solving (CPS) using Kvisoft Flipbook Maker Pro as interactive media for elementary school students. This research uses the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) model development approach. The main innovation of this research is the use of the Creative Problem Solving approach in designing educational comic content. In addition, Kvisoft Flipbook Maker Pro is used to present comics interactively, adding a more interesting visual dimension. The research results include educational comics developed and evaluation results from field trials. Evaluation involves responses from students, teachers, and the appropriateness, attractiveness, and effectiveness of comics in increasing understanding of educational concepts. It is hoped that this research can contribute to the development of innovative teaching methods and increase student involvement in the learning process. The results obtained were that the teaching materials developed obtained a validity percentage of 89.06% (Content Validation), 80% (Graphic Validation), and 83.3% (Language Validation). The practicality of the teacher's response was obtained at 3.7 (very practical), while the student's response was 3.5 (very practical. Effectiveness can be seen from student learning outcomes, namely an N-Gain Score of 0.71 (High) in the quite effective category. This means, The teaching materials developed are valid, practical and effective for grade 3 elementary school students