bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kreativitet i læreplanverket for Kunnskapsløftet 2020. Hvordan kommuniseres kreativitet i læreplanen, og hva betyr dette i skolen?
Authors: Støren Kristin
Published: April 2024

I et samfunn i endring, krig og klimakrise har vi behov for samfunnsborgere som kan tenke nytt og finne løsninger. Kreativ kompetanse etterspørres i arbeidslivet, og med revideringen av læreplanverket for Kunnskapsløftet 2020 (LK20), har også kreativitet fått en større plass i grunnopplæringen. Artikkelen bygger på en sosialsemiotisk tematisk analyse av hvordan kreativitet kommuniseres i læreplanverket og hvilken betydning dette kan ha for det lokale læreplanarbeidet og elevenes opplæring.
Analysen viser at læreplanverket er omfattende i sin omtale av kreativitet og at omtalen skjer gjennom ordre og konstateringer overfor lærerne. Kreativitet omtales som noe som finnes naturlig i eleven og som skal videreutvikles og dyrkes fram. Kreativitet kan omfatte både konvergent og divergent tenkning, men problemløsning (konvergens) vektlegges langt mer enn idésøking (divergens) i kompetansemålene for fag, og sammenhengen mellom konvergent og divergent tenkning er i liten grad systematisk til stede. Dette innebærer at det settes store krav til det lokale læreplanarbeidet for å finne løsninger på de sentralt gitte intensjonene.
English abstract
Creativity in ‘Kunnskapsløftet 2020’. How is Creativity Communicated in the Curriculum, and What Does This Mean in School?
In an unstable world with war and a climate crisis, we need citizens who can come up with new ideas and find solutions. Creative competence is increasingly important in work life, and with the revision of the Norwegian national curriculum Kunnskapsløftet (The Curriculum for Knowledge Promotion in Primary and Secondary Education and Training) in 2020, creativity is also more emphasized in education. This article is based on a socio-semiotic thematic analysis of creativity in the curriculum documents. It examines how creativity is expressed in the national curriculum and how it affects education.
The analysis shows that the curriculum is comprehensive in its discussion of creativity, but the discussion takes place through orders and the establishment of facts. Creativity is referred to as something that naturally exists in the pupils and needs to be nourished and cultivated. Although creativity includes both convergent and divergent thinking, problem-solving (convergence) is emphasized to a greater extent than the search for ideas (divergence). The connection between convergent and divergent thinking is not systematically presented, and the divergent processes are hardly visible in the curriculum standards. This leaves a great responsibility for the teachers in the local curriculum work.
Impaction of Primary Molars in Indian Children – A Retrospective Radiographic Study and Upgraded New Classification System
Authors: NB* Nagaveni
Published: April 2024

Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of impacted primary molars including both first and second molars in children of Indian ethnicity. Materials and Methods: The present study included children with age ranging from 3 to 15 years who reported to Dental Outpatient wing, Karnataka ENT Hospital and Research centre, Chitradurga, Karnataka, India for their dental problems during the period from 2020 to 2022. Orthopantomograph radiographs of children were investigated for the prevalence, unilateral or bilateral occurrence and ratio between two genders found with impacted primary mandibular molars were recorded and the data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis using descriptive statistics. Results: The present study recorded a total of five cases of impacted primary mandibular molars among Indian children. In one case, first primary molar was involved (20%) and remaining four cases were associated with second molars (80%). No bilateral occurrences of impaction were observed. Four cases occurred on the left side (80%) and one on the right side (20%). Three cases were noticed in males (60%) and remaining two cases in girls (40%). Regarding the level of the impaction, two cases were classified as extremely severe (Type III) (40%), two as severe (Type II) (40%), and one as moderate (Type I) (20%). Pertaining to treatment, none of the cases received treatment. When assessing the condition of the succedaneous premolars, two patients exhibited distal drifting of the second premolar tooth bud towards the second primary molar. In one case malformed second premolar was erupted clinically and in another case odontoma formation was noticed, and in one case, second premolar was erupted buccally. Conclusion: Occurrence of ankylosed and impacted primary molars does exist and hence all clinicians should be aware of its occurrence as treatment of this condition requires early diagnosis followed by meticulous management including a multidisplinary approach. More research including large number of epidemiological studies are highly warranted on this domain to formulate new diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines.
Malaria as a Catalyst: Spotlight on Childhood Anemia Management
Authors: Obeagu* Emmanuel Ifeanyi
Published: April 2024

Malaria, a devastating vector-borne disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, continues to be a major global health concern, particularly affecting children in endemic regions. This review explores the intricate relationship between malaria and childhood anemia, shedding light on the multifaceted impact of malaria as a catalyst for anemia in pediatric populations. The article delves into the epidemiological aspects of both malaria and childhood anemia, emphasizing the critical need for integrated management strategies to address this coexisting health burden. Additionally, the review highlights the latest advancements in antimalarial interventions and their potential implications for managing childhood anemia.
The Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) compared with the Joint Commission International (JCI) and the American College of Radiology (ACR)
Authors: AF Alahmari
Published: April 2024

In this paper we compare the Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) with the Joint Commission International (JCI) and the American College of Radiology (ACR) regarding accreditation of hospitals or radiology departments. CBAHI was established in 2005 by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health to improve the health care service to the public and to localize the protocols and the policies. CBAHI sets standards for healthcare facilities like hospitals, clinics, and laboratories according to CBAHI standards. The applying of these standards vary on the degree of enforcement of these standards in private or governmental sectors.
Impact of Comprehensive Care on the Recovery and Quality of Life in Patients with Uterine Prolapse after Laparoscopic Abdominal Wall Linear Suspension: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Authors: K* Wang
Published: April 2024

Introduction: To explore the impact of comprehensive care on the recovery and quality of life (QOL) in patients with uterine prolapse after laparoscopic abdominal wall linear suspension. Material and Methods: This quasi-experimental study included patients with uterine prolapse scheduled to undergo abdominal wall linear suspension at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the China–Japan Friendship Hospital between January 2015 and June 2020. The primary outcomes were time of getting out of bed, postoperative pain duration, and hospital stay. The secondary outcome was postoperative QOL. Results: A total of 90 patients included were divided into the conventional care group (n = 45, age 67.78 ± 3.88 years) and the comprehensive care group (n = 45, age 68.51 ± 3.52 years). They were comparable in demographic and baseline clinical characteristics (all P > 0.05). The time of getting out of bed (12.28 ± 0.83 vs. 18.87 ± 0.95, P < 0.001), postoperative pain duration (2.91 ± 0.33 vs. 4.31 ± 0.11, P < 0.001), and hospital stay (4.56 ± 0.61 vs. 5.67 ± 0.74, P < 0.001) were significantly shorter in the comprehensive care group than those in the conventional care group. The postoperative QOL was significantly higher in the comprehensive care group compared with that in conventional care group (95.00 ± 1.26 vs. 87.44 ± 2.57, P < 0.001). Conclusion: Comprehensive perioperative nursing intervention in laparoscopic abdominal wall linear suspension might alleviate postoperative pain, accelerate recovery, and improve postoperative QOL in patients with uterine prolapse.
Análisis de la biodiversidad desde una perspectiva socioambiental en Las Vigas, Guerrero, México
Authors: Bedolla Solano Ramón , Bedolla Solano Juan José , Bedolla Solano Silvestre , Miranda Esteban Adriana
Published: April 2024

El término biodiversidad hace referencia a la variedad de vida en la tierra, lo cual incluye a plantas, animales, etc. En tal sentido, este estudio se enfocó en la biodiversidad de la comunidad de Las Vigas, Guerrero, variable que puede ser analizada desde distintos campos científicos y enfoques. Este trabajo surge en respuesta a la creciente preocupación sobre las actividades humanas —agricultura, construcción y contaminación— que están afectando negativamente la biodiversidad en la región. El objetivo principal fue llevar a cabo un análisis de la biodiversidad desde una perspectiva socioambiental en la mencionada comunidad, situada en la Costa Chica del estado de Guerrero. Para ello, se empleó un enfoque mixto que combinó la observación directa en diferentes áreas de la localidad, una encuesta realizada a 38 ciudadanos seleccionados por conveniencia y entrevistas a 42 informantes clave. Los resultados de la observación revelaron la riqueza biodiversa presente en Las Vigas, aunque también evidenciaron que las actividades humanas están amenazando su preservación. La encuesta puso de manifiesto deficiencias socioeconómicas entre los habitantes, y el 63 % de los encuestados mostró tener conciencia del impacto negativo en la biodiversidad. A pesar de este conocimiento, existe una brecha entre la conciencia y las prácticas de conservación; por ello, el 68 % indicó una falta de cultura ambiental, y el 46 % reconoció la importancia de la biodiversidad. Por último, las entrevistas profundizaron en aspectos sociopolíticos y socioambientales, subrayando la gravedad del problema. En conclusión, se destaca la amenaza que enfrenta la biodiversidad en Las Vigas y la necesidad urgente de implementar medidas de protección.
Novos desafios regulatórios
Authors: Guerra Carolina , Bertholini João
Published: April 2024

O presente artigo trata das questões referentes à investigação da Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD) sobre a adequação do compartilhamento de dados entre WhatsApp e as empresas do grupo Meta (que inclui Facebook e Instagram) à Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD). Sendo a primeira grande investigação da ANPD, criada no final da gestão Michel Temer, em 2018, o procedimento em curso pode ser determinante para indicar o poder de fogo da agência reguladora em relação às Big Techs.
Centring animal experience through comics-based research: The case of Pavlov’s dogs
Authors: Adams Matthew
Published: April 2024

The focus of this article is the collaborative creation of Pavlov and the Kingdom of Dogs, a graphic nonfiction novel aimed at highlighting the lives of dogs experimented upon by Ivan Pavlov in late 19th and early 20th-century Russia. The novel delves into the intricate human-canine relationships within the context of St. Petersburg’s scientific, cultural, and political landscape. The collaboration between a researcher, a professional illustrator, and a script editor aimed to challenge anthropocentric narratives prevalent in historical representations of Pavlov and experimental science. Rooted in animal studies and psychology, this project explores the potential of arts-based methods to centre animals and their relationships within historical contexts. It aims to deepen depictions of animal experiences and agency while bridging the gap between human-animal studies and psychology, where attention to animal lives in research settings remains limited. By focusing on Pavlov’s experiments, the project seeks to redefine experimental animals as active historical subjects, contributing to broader discussions on human-animal relationships and ethical responsibilities. The article delineates the theoretical and methodological underpinnings of the graphic novel, provides insights into the comics-based research process, and discusses the affordances and challenges of this approach. It concludes by reflecting on the potential of comics-based research to engage both academic and public audiences, ultimately advocating for a deeper understanding of human-animal entanglements and their implications in contemporary society.
Congruencia metodológica en proyectos de investigación
Authors: Hurtado Espinosa Cynthia Lizette , Cisneros Hernández Adrián Antonio
Published: April 2024

This text presents a series of formats that help to reflect on and define what needs to be integrated or eliminated in each of the parts that make up a research project, in order to carry out a review of the consistency between the methodological design with the results, with the protocol and with the theoretical framework, because on many occasions research projects are carried out in stages with different time periods, and, sometimes, some circumstances that distract the researcher may arise or it might happen that some sources are added to the theoretical foundation, resulting in the enrichment of the initial objective or in it taking a small deviation along the way, this is the reason why adjustments must be made in research projects to square all aspects of the methodology in this dialectical process between the fact of planning and the execution of what is established.
Visibilidad, socialización y conocimiento del diseño como influencia en la mejora de la calidad de vida de las ciudades. Caso de estudio: Programas públicos del estado de Jalisco
Authors: Avelar Bribiesca Monica Georgina , Arias Pérez Angie Melissa
Published: April 2024

El diseño se distingue de otras disciplinas científicas por su carga de percepción, es decir, no se define como una «ciencia que estudia…», sino como una disciplina que a través de la investigación fundamenta, comunica, aplica, realiza, transforma y construye, para crear, mediante el análisis y estudio de las conductas, contextos e historia de las culturas; por lo tanto, sigue siendo una disciplina que para muchos genera más incógnitas que respuestas, comparada con las ciencias formales; el resultado de esta aparente nula claridad es que las instituciones de investigación permiten al diseñador incluir su producción académica en los rubros de humanidades o tecnología, sin tener en cuenta que ninguno define realmente las actividades del diseño, generando confusión entre quienes desean pertenecer a los sistemas de investigación nacionales, trabajando y esforzándose el doble para formar parte de ellos, puesto que tienen que resolver las problemáticas de su labor como diseñadores y, además, cumplir con lo estipulado por dichos sistemas. El presente documento forma parte de la línea de investigación sobre sistemas de diseño, creatividad e innovación para el desarrollo económico de las comunidades, y presenta al diseño como instrumento de influencia en la mejora de la calidad de vida de las ciudades mediante el análisis y contraste, entre los programas implementados por el estado de Jalisco, las teorías de Isabel Campi, Victor Margolin y Juan Acha, así como la entrevista a dos diseñadores industriales de renombre, que refuerzan la idea de establecer parámetros específicos para las evaluaciones de diseño en los programas gubernamentales.
La metodología en el campo de la representación en el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje del diseño
Authors: González Castañeda Mónica , Rodriguez Medina Daniel , Galindo Flores Eduardo
Published: April 2024

In the teaching-learning process of design in general, (as in this particular case of the architectural projects workshop), it is shown from the different graphic representations that the students generate through their drawings (considered by Javier Seguí as an impression that is produced from memory, where the trace is a gesture, it is a tentative approach to the memory) at different moments of the graphic conception, the states by which the student defines his project that began with a thought or an idea until reaching the moment of materialization with digital tools, said moments or stages of the transformation of the drawing are also evidenced they are inherent to the student’s learning process, strengthened with imitation and analysis of examples. This work shows the transformation and evolution of the perception of an intangible reality through the drawings developed in each stage of a methodological process. By showing the maturity and appropriation that the student is acquiring through the different drawings that were made, it is possible to contribute to the adequacy and improvements in the problem-solving processes in architectural design projects, showing with examples the materialization from the graphic representation of the results of each stage of a methodology based on theory.
Guía de tácticas para la evaluación del diseño gráfico y de información dentro de una metodología de diseño centrado en el usuario
Authors: García Hernández Mariel , Cantú Sánchez Jorge
Published: April 2024

In the process of the user-centered design methodology, we can see that within its phases we find the stage of validation of the design hypothesis, that is, if the piece we are developing meets the objectives that were assigned to it from its ideation. To validate said design product, an iterative feedback process is implemented with the final user of this piece, using the designer in charge of this project of different user-centered design evaluation tools or tactics. However, the designer, who is the manager of these design projects, finds himself faced with the dilemma of which method to implement for the validation of said design artifact from the perspective focused on the user and his requirements, which is why the present work of The research seeks to generate a guide for the various evaluation tactics that could be applied, as well as for the type of project for which they could fit better and thus, verify the information design hypothesis.
Application of nanotechnology in periodontal therapy: Narrative review
Authors: Boitsaniuk Svitlana , Levkiv Mariana , Kochan Orest
Published: April 2024

The potential of nanotechnology to improve human health, optimize natural resource utilization, and reduce environmental pollution is remarkable. With the ever-growing advancement in dentistry, one of the breakthroughs is using nanotechnology. Nanotechnology in periodontics has touched every aspect of treatment modality, from non-surgical therapy to implant procedures, including regenerative procedures. Understanding their mechanism plays a pivotal role in more efficient usage of nanotechnology, better treatment procedures, and eventually better outcomes. In this paper, we review the application of nanotechnology in periodontal therapy. We performed the search for papers in Scopus using the key words and phrases as follows: “nanodentistry”; “dentistry and nanotechnology”; “dentistry and nanoparticles”; “dentistry and nanomedicine”; “dentistry and nanorobots”. There were found 530 papers in total. Some papers belonged to two and more categories. It is revealed that the number of papers versus year does not follow any specific pattern, but the cumulative amount of papers versus year is fitted with the exponential regression. There were also selected papers using certain inclusion/exclusion criteria. Only the selected papers were analyzed. Nanomedicine is subjected to intensive studies nowadays. There are some promising results that will likely be implemented into praxis soon in the fields of medical diagnostics and clinical therapeutics. The appearance of nanotechnology can have a considerable impact on the treatment of periodontal diseases.
Dropping or Marking: A Review and Evaluation of Existing Fluid-Flow Approximation Models
Authors: Nycz Monika , Nycz Tomasz , Czachórski Tadeusz
Published: April 2024

Fluid-flow approximation is an approach to modeling and evaluating the performance of vast computer networks. Due to varying traffic and performance of transmission protocols reacting to traffic overloads, computer networks are in a permanent transient state. The fluidflow method’s main advantage is its ability to analyse these transient states. The article reviews and organises several versions of this approach, indicating a few errors. The main reason for these errors is confusion or lack of distinction between the two versions of the Internet Protocol - when the queue of packets at a node is too long, they may be destroyed or only marked as redundant. The paper compares and evaluates these fluid-flow approximation models with mild and aggressive settings of RED parameters. The authors build a software system with hitherto unprecedented capabilities regarding the size of the networks to be analysed and with innovative way of organising the calculations. The paper shows how large differences imprecise assumptions can introduce in quantitative results.
Robust Control of Motion in Presence of Uncertain Parameters and Control Constraints
Authors: Jastrzębski Marcin , Kabziński Jacek , Mosiołek Przemysław
Published: April 2024

The paper describes a novel, simple servo drive position controller, using only knowledge about the structure of the nonlinear model and the constraints met by individual components of the model. The desired behaviour of the position and velocity signals is obtained by imposing a time-varying constraint on the signal aggregating information about position and velocity tracking errors. The method allows you to determine the maximum control (servo drive current) necessary to achieve the control goal under the existing initial conditions and the selected reference trajectory. The control is constrained and consists in appropriate reaction when the trajectory approaches the barrier, the shape of which is responsible for the imposed properties of the transient and quasisteady state tracking error. In addition to the derivation of the control, a discussion of its possible variants and basic properties is presented. Control with time-varying constraints has been introduced, which allows the control objectives to be met with limited conservatism of the imposed constraints. The influence of technical factors related to actual speed and position measurements was discussed and the operation of the real drive on a laboratory stand was presented.
Polish Studies on Saturation Diving and Practical Application of Their Findings. Part III a Technical and Organisational Issues of the Implementation of Saturation Diving in Poland from the 1990s Onwards. Part 1
Authors: Skrzyński Stanisław
Published: April 2024

This article is another in a series of articles on the research and implementation of saturation diving technology in Poland. It discusses the specificities related to the implementation of this technology against the background of economic and historical conditions in our country. In Poland, the issue of saturation diving for the needs of the emerging offshore mining industry has been for over a dozen years dealt with by the Department of Diving Equipment and Technology of Underwater Works (Polish abbr. ZSNiTPP). In parallel, deep diving technologies were developed, in the first stage, as a basic diving technology and, since 1994, as complementary to ensure the full backup for saturation diving. Since 1995, saturation diving has become an everyday occurrence in the Polish economic zone of the Baltic Sea. This article shows the difficult path that the implementation of saturation diving took during a period of economic instability when the scale of the domestic offshore industry's facilities was small compared to global companies. Selected animators and participants in the implementation are recalled for two periods: one marked with the cooperation with the Italian underwater services company RANA and the other one, a period of implementation of long-term underwater works based on national capabilities. The article also considers the technical and organisational conditions for the implementation of saturation diving for the Polish mining industry. In 1990, the Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Company Petrobaltic (today LOTOS) played one of the key roles in the implementation of saturation diving in our country. The implementation of saturation diving in Poland was linked to the only operational diving system of Italian production, the Af-2, which enabled scientific research related to the application of new technical solutions and testing under operational conditions, as well as contributed to the development of scientific, engineering, and medical staff for the Polish offshore industry. The company played one of the main roles in the implementation of saturation diving in our country The 1995 became a landmark year in the history of saturation diving in Poland, as well as in the Baltic Sea. Through this technology, the process of installing the first two underwater exploitation heads on production wells B3-7 and B3-10 was initiated. The saturation diving was possible thanks to the leasing of the Af-2 diving system by Petrobaltic and its subsequent purchase by the Naval Academy in 1998.This system, after a series of upgrades, is still in service today.
Participation and affect intertwined: Linking participatory experiences and affective intensities in a collaborative craft-based art project
Authors: Sørensen Tina Louise Hove
Published: April 2024

This article investigates the collaborative craft-based art project Data Mirror, launched by the Trapholt Museum of Art and Design in Denmark in March 2022 with artist and weaver Astrid Skibsted. Through the lens of affect theory (Massumi, 2002, 2009), the article explores how the textile making practice and the materials in Data Mirror affected the participatory experience. Building on Christopher Kelty’s understanding of participation as strung between individuality and collectivity, the article argues that the experience of participation in Data Mirror is in fact “more than individual,” but not only in the sense defined by Kelty of being “both individual and collective at the same time” (2019, p. 18). Over and above this, the participatory experience is also about connecting with and being moved affectively by materials, tools, and – in the Data Mirror case – artistic dogmas. The aim of the article is both analytical and theoretical. Based on a close analysis of (1) material intensities and embodied experiences of stitching and (2) felt potential and creative capacity, it calls for a more embodied, material, and affective understanding of the horizontal and vertical (Eriksson, 2019; Kelty, 2016) dimensions of participation.
The mental consideration of resilience as a relevant social concept (a corpus-based research of American English)
Authors: Stepanov Vitalii , Reshytko Anna , Kobiakova Iryna
Published: April 2024

The article is dedicated to researching resilience as a relevant social concept. It puts forward a new idea to study the actual mental consideration of social and political phenomena via purely linguistic tools. As a research methodology, a new approach is offered. In particular, the authors extrapolate Zhabotynska’s semantics of lingual networks onto Popova and Sternin’s semantic-cognitive analysis. The study is conducted through corpus technologies: a COCA sample of discourse contexts with the resilience lexeme is used to reconstruct a conceptual model of the resilience concept (denotative meaning). Subsequently, this meaning is processed via two cognitive operations: cognitive interpretation and prominence. Finally, the field cognitive model of resilience is obtained. Sorted by frequency in the corpus sample as core and periphery zones, the separate cognitive features indicate what is more or less important for Americans in the current consideration of resilience as a social and political phenomenon. Each research stage is explained and discussed by the authors in detail.
WhatsApp Usernames of University Students of Ghana
Authors: Lena Awoonor-Aziaku  , Charles Larbi Ampofo
Published: April 2024

Many offline practices, such as naming practices and how names are used to construct identities, have been transported to the online space in the face of technological advancement. Therefore, this study investigated the categories of WhatsApp usernames used by university students at the University of Cape Coast, the factors that influenced the choice of these usernames, and how they used these names as a linguistic resource to construct and display their identities online. The data showed broad categories of the usernames: real name only, nickname only, real name plus nickname, and emoji only. These categories were found to have variants. The data also revealed easy identification, anonymity, and other factors influencing the choice of these usernames. Sport (football) identity, family identity, and religious identity, among others, were the identities constructed and displayed by the students through their usernames on WhatsApp.
Nexus between Resource Utilization and Environmental Pollution: Evidence from 23 Countries in Africa
Authors: Margaret Jane Sylva  , Ding Xuhui
Published: April 2024

As Africa becomes more open to trade and globalization, emissions in the region continue to increase steadily. In the context of the prevailing economic and political conditions in Africa, it is anticipated that climate change shocks will impede developmental progress and hinder economic growth within the region. This research endeavors to empirically investigate the interconnections among GDP per capita, renewable energy consumption, freshwater withdrawals, forest area, and greenhouse gas emissions across 23 African nations from 2001 to 2020. The analytical framework incorporates the Pedroni cointegration test and the Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares (FMOLS) method to establish a durable relationship among the variables under scrutiny.

The outcomes of our investigation disclose that a 1% escalation in GDP per capita and freshwater withdrawals corresponds to an 87.75% and 16.93% increase in greenhouse gas emissions, respectively. Conversely, a 1% rise in renewable energy consumption and forest area manifests a decline in greenhouse gas emissions by 58.51% and 13.24%, respectively. The examination reveals a negative coefficient for GDP per capita squared, affirming the validity of the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis. Furthermore, the Pairwise causality test indicates bidirectional causation between renewable energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and between renewable energy consumption and GDP per capita. Additionally, unidirectional causality exists from GDP per capita to greenhouse gas emissions, freshwater withdrawals to GDP per capita, forest area to GDP per capita, and freshwater withdrawals to forest area. The study recommends the sustainable use of resources in order to achieve low emissions.
A Review of Corporate Social Responsibility and Its Role in Value Creation
Authors: Animashaun, Ayooluwa Tomiwa  , Folorunso, Esther Oluwabusayo  , Mensah, Abraham
Published: April 2024

This research explores the strategic impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on companies, emphasizing its role in brand perception and stakeholder relationships. CSR integrates social and environmental responsibilities, holding companies accountable to themselves and their communities. The study examines diverse CSR initiatives, including environmental actions, charitable activities, volunteering, and ethical labor practices. Stakeholders prioritize CSR, impacting a company's attractiveness to customers, employees, and investors. The literature review traces CSR's evolution, highlighting successful and failed efforts and emphasizing genuine commitment. The study compares CSR with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), elucidating their distinct focuses. The outcomes and results section underscores positive impacts, such as enhanced reputation, better risk management, increased employee satisfaction, and stable workplaces. In conclusion, CSR emerges as a critical tool for creating shared value, building strong relationships, and ensuring long-term success for companies.
Supply Chain Operation Reference on Plywood Industry: A Case Study in Indonesia
Authors: Makkarennu  , Supratman  , Vega Jessica
Published: April 2024

The phases that comprise the supply chain are the acquisition of primary materials, distribution, manufacturing, and, ultimately, delivery to the customer. To ensure performance improvement is sustained, the industry must determine the extent to which its industrial supply chain performance requires examination and improvement. The objective of the case study was PT. KTC, the preeminent plywood enterprise in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, implemented Supply Chain Management to control material flow. Supply chain operations are comprised of the supply chain operation reference (SCOR), which is composed of the following five key management processes: planning, sourcing, manufacturing, delivering, and returning. The procedure utilised to analyse the performance measurement in this research was the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). As indicated by the study, the KTC supply chain is deemed to be of good overall effectiveness, with a score of 75.21. The volume of consumer complaints, product replacement, and product repair are three aspects of supply chain performance that necessitate improvement due to the deployment of AHP weighting. Modifications to these measures are necessary to optimise the supply chain operations of KTC.
Gender Literacy as a Determinant of Decision-Making in National Government Constituency Development Fund Projects in Narok County, Kenya
Authors: Alex Mirara  , Grace Wambui Ngechu
Published: April 2024

Gender mainstreaming is a crucial consideration in project formulation, appraisal and implementation. However, gender disparities disadvantaging girls in education and training persist in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. Illiteracy is the main constriction to social, human and economic development; thus, women's participation in development may be stifled by their education levels. This study was carried out to establish the role of literacy on gender participation in decision-making in National Government Constituency Development Fund Projects in Narok County, Kenya. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was employed in which a census was carried out on 66 respondents comprising 6 Officials in charge of NG-CDF projects, 48 committee members, 8 Chairpersons of the projects and 4 government representatives. Data was collected using questionnaires where a questionnaire return rate of 93.9% was realized. The key findings of the study were: the gender distribution of participants involved in the management of NG-CDF projects did not reflect the gender distribution in the population of Narok County; there was an association between the gender and age of the respondents where there were more female than male participants among the younger respondents and more male than female participants among the older respondents; there was no association between education levels and the gender of respondents; and there was gender indifference and non-discrimination in decision making in NG-CDF projects in Narok Sub-County. The study, therefore, concluded that formal education among different genders is not necessarily the classical measure of successful participation in decision-making in projects.
Current state of the political culture of Afghanistan
Authors: Avtsinova G. I. , Naseri M.
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to one of the important issues of the development of the political space, political system, political life, and ideological and cultural structure of modern Afghan society. The article attempts to analyze and discuss various aspects of the current state of the political culture of Afghanistan. The main attention is paid to the attitude of citizens to politics and the political regime of the Taliban (organization banned in Russia). Afghanistan’s current political culture is based on the models and values of the Taliban government. They rely on traditionalist political models. The implementation of modern political processes, such as elections, is not far from being able to question the power of representatives. It can be argued that political culture is the link between people and political power. The main task of political culture is to include people in the political system of society and political activities. Political culture is a system of political knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and values, as well as political activities of political subjects. For example, political culture manifests itself differently in different social groups and communities, political movements, and individuals. The study of the current state of the political culture of Afghanistan allows us to conclude that today the level of conflict is quite high, the mood of the Afghan society is at a disorganized level. A controversial political culture prevails in Afghan society. This conflict can be seen in social differences, institutional weakness, society’s distrust of functioning authority, and cultural differences.
Paradigmas estructural y transformacional
Authors: Caicedo A. Antonio J. , Maffla Alonso
Published: April 2024

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La literatura en la ideología
Authors: Haddad Gérard
Published: April 2024

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IV Congreso nacional de profesores universitarios de lengua y literatura española. Crónica N. 3
Authors: Bastidas Alfonso
Published: April 2024

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Numerical Simulations of Ionic Wind Induced by Positive DC-Corona Discharges
Authors: Picella Francesco , Fabre David , Plouraboué Franck
Published: April 2024

This paper analyzes ionic wind production and propulsive force in various electrode configurations under atmospheric conditions. By considering the aerodynamic forces in addition to previously considered electric ones, new predictions for steady-state forces and ionic wind flow velocity are successfully compared with experimental measurements, providing convincing quantitative evidence of the predictive capabilities of drift-diffusion modeling associated with one-way Coulomb forcing of Navier–Stokes equations for ionic wind generation. Furthermore, various electrode configurations are analyzed, some of them streamlined, reducing wakes downstream collectors on the one hand and providing additional thrust on the other. The quantification of these additional thrusts is analyzed, physically discussed, and explored in various configurations.
Efeitos do uso prolongado de Inibidores de Bomba de Prótons e neoplasias
Authors: Ribeiro Lorenna Tedesco , Bragatto Mellory Mendes Pereira , Rodrigues Stella Suely Martins , Filho Josemildo Alves da Silva , Cabral Camilla Correa Graciano , Couto Felipe Matias , Aguiar Neto Luíz Justino de , Guimarães Márcia Cristina Monteiro
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: Analisar a prevalência do câncer com o uso prologados do Inibidores de Bomba de Prótons (IBPs). Métodos: Estudo de Revisão Integrativa da Literatura de carácter exploratória emergindo da problemática “Qual a prevalência e riscos do câncer com o uso prolongado dos medicamentos Inibidores de Bomba de Prótons?” nas bases Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SciELO), U. S. National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrievel System Online (MEDLINE) e Embase, entre 2011-2021. Resultados: A partir da análise quali-quantitativa dos 28 estudos inclusos na revisão, 78,6% expõem relação positiva ao uso prolongado dos IBPs e prevalência de câncer, com positividade para gástrico (86,7%), pâncreas (80%), hepático (75%), gastrointestinal (66,7%), esôfago, trato biliar (50%) e colorretal (44,4%). Considerações finais: Observa-se divergência literária quanto ao uso prolongado dos IBPs e neoplasias, entretanto, os resultados transcorrem uma maior frequência para estudos abordando uma associação significativa positiva ao uso prolongado e câncer gástrico, colorretal, esôfago, pâncreas, trato biliar, hepático e gastrointestinal. Contudo, embora seus benefícios bem descritos na literatura, o presente estudo apresenta indícios suficientes para recomendação do uso racional do IBPs considerando critérios e monitoramento dos indivíduos submetidos a tratamentos com tais fármacos.
PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACILITATION (PNF) STRETCHING IN FUTSAL SPORT: HOW DOES IT AFFECT RECOVERY PULSE RATE AFTER HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING?
Authors: Haidar Muhammad Daffa , Dewantara Julian , Eken Özgür , Stojanović Stefan , Agustina Dina , Nugroho Sigit , Sumaryanti Sumaryanti
Published: April 2024

Background and Study Aim. During exercise, the work of the heart will be controlled by sympathetic nerves that will regulate the frequency of heart rate through the depolarization effect. Faster changes in depolarization effects can affect action potentials that become more frequent, so that the heart rate will increase. Stretching serves to improve blood flow and circulation, so it can help in lowering the pulse rate. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of PNF stretching on pulse rate recovery after doing HIIT on futsal players. Material and Methods. This research is an experimental research with the design of this research is control group pretest-posttest consisting of 20 people with sampling technique using population sampling. They were divided by ordinal pairing into two groups, namely the PNF stretching group and the control group. The PNF stretching group underwent PNF stretching session after HIIT session, while the control group only did HIIT session without PNF stretching. Recovery pulse rate was measured before and after the HIIT session, as well as after the PNF stretching intervention or rest period for the control group. Analysis was assisted using SPSS 26. Results. The results showed a significant decrease in recovery pulse rate in the experimental group with an average pretest value of 75.6, posttest 86.8 (p=0.000) with an effectiveness value of 85.8%. The control group showed a less significant decrease in recovery pulse rate, with an average pretest value of 75.2, posttest 76.8 (p=0.104) with an effectiveness value of 75.8%. Conclusion. So that this research is expected to serve as material for consideration, reference, and knowledge for parties related to the world of sports and health science, especially the effectiveness of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching on pulse recovery after doing High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).
Review on Canine Coronavirus Disease; Its Clinical Management and Zoonotic Spillover
Authors:   University of Gondar, Ethiopia, Tesfaye Mulusew , Mihret Tadesse ,   University of Gondar, Ethiopia, Enbiyale Gashaw ,   University of Gondar, Ethiopia, Workineh Daniel ,   University of Gondar, Ethiopia
Published: April 2024

Coronaviruses are a diverse group of viruses infecting many different animals, and they can cause mild to severe respiratory infections in humans, as with the recently emerged spillover caused by COVID-19 (SARS-CoV2), which broke out in China’s Wuhan seafood market. Human coronaviruses (HCoVs) often have animal origins. Canine coronavirus is a highly contagious viral disease which is a member of the broader coronavirus family with known pathogens in dogs. Both enteric and respiratory coronaviruses are the two common types of canine coronaviruses, and it often causes mild or hard-to-spot illness; however, it can be fatal under certain conditions, particularly in young puppies. Antibiotics are ineffective against coronavirus infection in dogs, but may be useful in controlling secondary bacterial infections and a dehydrated case requires adequate fluid therapy to maintain the fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Canine coronavirus is spread through contact with fecal material from infected dogs, so isolating infected dogs from healthy ones can help reduce disease distribution. The virus is susceptible to the household disinfectants, so cleaning virus contaminated areas and bedding enable to limit the spread of disease. Therefore, this literature review is designed to highlight about the canine coronavirus and its relation with other group of viruses including their public health importance.
Crystallographic and spectroscopic studies on persistent triarylpropargyl cations
Authors: Shimajiri Takuya , Tsue Taiga , Koakutsu Shumpei , Ishigaki Yusuke , Suzuki Takanori
Published: April 2024

By acid treatment of precursor alcohols, mesitylethynyl-substituted diarylmethyl cations were isolated as stable solids, X-ray structural analyses of which revealed a planar geometry. Furthermore, the ion pairs including these triarylpropargyl cations form charge-segregated assemblies in the crystal, and effective intermolecular interaction induces a red-shift of absorption in the crystal.
Exceptions, Paradoxes, and Their Resolutions in Chemical Reactivities
Authors: Qiu Guanqi
Published: April 2024

Chemists have long utilized theories and models to rationalize empirical data and predict outcomes in new chemical systems. Unexpected reactivities often present themselves as exceptions or paradoxes, highlighting gaps in our current understanding and the limitations of (then) existing models. Rather than something to be disregarded, these exceptions offer valuable insights that can lead to the refinement of theories and the resolution of paradoxes, ultimately fostering scientific discovery. While the concept of scientific discovery described is not new, practically, it remains significantly underappreciated in the field of organic chemistry. This perspective article postulates possible epistemic origins of such unexpected chemical reactivities across various contexts, proposing a systematic approach to addressing these anomalies. Through a compilation of origins, supported by specific modern examples, this work aims to lay the groundwork for more comprehensive thinking that will help the field navigate future exploration. While the illustrative examples presented herein focus on physical organic chemistry, the concepts discussed are universally applicable across different fields in chemical science.