bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development and quality cum nutritional assessment based on physical properties for corn extruded snacks enriched with protein and carbohydrates: A remedy to malnutrition for society
Authors: Shafiq Muzammal , Waseem Muhammad , Majeed Yaqoob , Khalid Muhammad Arslan , Nadeem Tayyaba , Rebezov Maksim , Khayrullin Mars , Sarsembenova Orynzhamal
Published: June 2024

Malnutrition is one of the century's most pressing challenges. If malnutrition is not addressed early, people may suffer from non-communicable diseases. A proper, nutritious diet is necessary to overcome diseases like malnutrition. The technology like extrusion can develop rich fortified food products by retaining high nutrition content. In this study, extrusion technology was used to develop protein and carbohydrate snacks with proper nutrition based on the physical properties of commodities by combining different ratios of corn grits, apple pomace, and mung beans. The objectives of the study focused on the development of a food product based on engineering aspects and the quality cum nutritional evaluation of the finished product that can be used as a diet to combat malnutrition. Physical properties like color, rehydration ratio, porosity, bulk density, water solubility index, texture, sensory evaluation, hardness, and crispiness were studied in detail. The energy content of protein and carbohydrates was measured for nutritional assessment using Food Data Central as a standard, provided by the United States of America Department of Agriculture. Results reveal significant variations among treatments, with the addition of apple pomace impacting bulk density, water solubility index, and color attributes. Mung bean supplementation demonstrates a direct correlation with increased hardness and influences porosity. The rehydration ratio is positively affected by apple pomace. Sensory evaluation underscores the substantial impact on color, texture, crispiness, taste, and overall acceptability, providing valuable insights for snack formulation.
EVALUATION OF SILAGE OF SORGHUM AND SUDAN GRASS HYBRID PULP FOR BIOENERGY PURPOSES
Authors: TUTAR Halit
Published: June 2024

This research was carried out to determine the potential for using the pulp of 10 different sorghum x sudan grass hybrid varieties (Aneto, Greengo, Jumbo, Master BMR, Nutri Honey, Nutrima, Sugar Graze II, Supergraze 1000, Süper Su 22, Tonka) used to obtain ethanol in Bingöl, Eastern Anatolian ecological conditions as silage. Field trials were carried out in 3 replications in 2020 according to the randomized block design. The plants were harvested during the pulping period of the grains. The stems from which the sap was extracted were silaged and left for fermentation at room temperature for 45 days. Feed quality characteristics and organic acid contents were determined in silage materials. Depending on the varieties; silages have a physical score of 7-19, dry matter rate 37.58-50.94%, pH value 3.36-4.30, ADF rate 39.33-50.76%, NDF rate 53.40-66.86%, ADL rate 10.90-13.96%, CP rate 2.76-4.46%, DDM ratio 49.33-50.26%, DMI ratio 1.80-2.36%, RFV ratio 68.66-107.00, net energy value 1.176-1.337, AA ratio 0.11-0.66%, BA ratio 0.76-1.16%, LA ratio 0.07-1.05% and PA ratio was found to vary between 0.0013-0.0026%. As a result, it was concluded that silages made with pulp in cultivars of sorghum x sudan grass hybrid plant can be used more appropriately in cellulosic ethanol production than forage.
THE EFFECT OF ULTRASOUND PRE-TREATMENT ON THE COLOR, ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY AND TOTAL PHENOLIC CONTENT OF FREEZE-DRIED BANANA SLICES
Authors: Yildiz Gulcin , Barel Oguzhan
Published: June 2024

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of non-thermal ultrasound treatment applied as a pre-treatment at different times on the physicochemical properties of freeze-dried banana samples. Color values (L*, a*, b*), rehydration rate, dry matter and bioactive compounds of freeze-dried bananas with ultrasound pre-treatment were compared with the freeze-dried bananas with no pre-treatment as well as fresh banana samples. All banana samples that were subjected to ultrasound pre-treatment showed better results compared to the samples with no ultrasound pre-treatment. The highest dry matter and rehydration ratio (84.65%; 6.49%, respectively) were determined in the banana samples (DK3 samples) that were freeze-dried after 20 minutes of ultrasound pre-treatment. L*, a*, b* values closest to fresh banana samples were obtained for DK3 samples (L*: 56.68, a*: 8.22 and b*: 23.65). In addition, DK3 samples showed the highest antioxidant capacity and total phenolic content (1569.95 mg GAE/100g; 3860.26 ?mol trolox/100g, respectively).
Vibration Correlation Technique: Methodology Applied to Buckling of Large-Scale Sandwich Cylindrical Shell
Authors: Miscevski Laureano da Silva Alexia
Published: June 2024

This paper assesses the Vibration Correlation Technique's (VCT) applicability within the context of sandwich cylindrical shells through detailed numerical investigation. The study utilizes a sandwich shell from NASA's Shell Buckling Knockdown Factor project. Finite element models are implemented, incorporating initial mid-surface and thickness imperfections to replicate NASA's buckling test campaign. The numerical results are compared to the experimental data, validating the nonlinear solution with an approximate deviation of 1%. Subsequently, the VCT experimental campaign is numerically conducted through free vibration analyses at different load levels, enabling a comprehensive evaluation of VCT's applicability. The results verified the effectiveness of the VCT, demonstrating a deviation of less than 10% when estimating the buckling load for load levels below 65% of the nonlinear buckling load. Overall, the findings confirm the non-destructive nature of the VCT when employed on such structures, supporting future practical applications.
COMPUTATIONAL ANALYSIS OF NONLINEARIZED THERMAL RADIATION & LORENTZ FORCE ON UNSTEADY FLOW OF NON-NEWTONIAN FLUID IN POROUS MEDIUM
Authors: Borgohain Debozani
Published: June 2024

An extensive analysis of nonlinearized thermal radiation & Lorentz force on an unsteady flow of Non-Newtonian fluid taking the Maxwell model over a permeable nonuniform stretchable sheet in a porous media has been presented. Appropriate analogous transformations are introduced to develop the ordinary differential equations from the fluid flow governing equations. Numerical method Lobatto IIIa is used to solve these ODEs and programmed in mathematical software MATLAB to obtain the graphical and numerical details. The effectiveness of non-linearity in thermal radiation, unsteadiness of the flow and magnetic field on Nusselt number, skin friction, heat & fluid motion are tabulated and represented in graphs with an elaborate discussion of the consequences. It is found that the Lorentz force and nonlinearity in thermal radiation have an adverse impression on the heat propagation throughout the flow. Further, a comparative inspection is also carried out proving the relevance of the current technique.
Social Studies and Love of Art: Students and Teachers Enlighten the Connections
Authors: Eguz Sule
Published: June 2024

Art and artistic activities that play a significant role in the lives of both children and adults, are an important requirement for all individuals. Cultures develop, expand, and enrich through artistic activities, which are important for the development of visual literacy, especially in social studies. The present study aims to determine the reflection of various artistic branches in social studies course and the student interest and love that art considered to evoke in the context of the social studies course. In the study, qualitative research methods and techniques were used to review relevant documents and to determine the participant views about the role of art in social studies. First, the current Turkish social studies curricula and textbooks were analyzed. Then, an interview form developed by the authors was applied to 80 students attending all grades in a public middle school and 3 teachers employed in these schools in one of the major cities in Turkey. The attributes employed by the teachers and students in the interview form were analyzed with thematic/content analysis. The study findings demonstrated that that the curricula and textbook achievements that allow activities in several art branches were limited. However, despite the limitation, the study findings demonstrated that the students were interested in different art branches and evidenced the support of the social studies to the development of interest and love for certain learning areas.
MENINGKATKAN BENEFIT PADA PROSES PENGURASAN AIR DARI KONTROL ELEKTRIK KE KONTROL PNEUMATIK, PADA SISTEM UDARA BERTEKANAN
Authors: Nugraha Afitro Adam , Yohanes C. Sutama  , Fauzan Arya Ramadani  , Ade Susilo  , Edi Widyartono Andreas
Published: June 2024

Di PT ADM Casting Plant penggunaan udara bertekanan sangat dibutuhkan untuk menggerakkan beberapa mesin produksi yang menggunakan sistem pneumatik. Udara tersebut berasal dari kompresor-kompresor yang dimiliki PT ADM Casting Plant. Udara bertekanan tersebut harus dalam keadaan kering dan tidak boleh basah atau lembab. Apabila basah atau lembab akan menyebabkan air masuk ke perpipaan udara mesin-mesin produksi dan beresiko korosi karena terjadi kondensasi pada jalur pneumatik mesin produksi. Sebelum masuk ke mesin-mesin produksi udara berteknanan harus melalui beberapa proses seperti proses Hisap-Penampungan-Pengeringan. Akan tetapi saat proses penampungan banyak udara bertekanan yang ikut terbuang saat pengurasan air kondensat yang tertampung di dalam Air Receiver Tank. Proses pengurasan masih menggunakan katup solenoida tanpa adanya separator atau pemisah antara air kondensat dengan udara bertekanan, serta masih menggunakan timing atau pengaturan waktu sebagai tolak ukur buka-tutup katup solenoida. Angin yang ikut terbuang mengakibatkan tekanan udara yang dihasilkan kompresor sulit dicapai. Sehingga kompresor terus bekerja untuk mencapai tekanan udara yang sudah ditentukan. Setelah melakukan proses analisis dari permasalahan dan data yang ada maka dibuatlah perbaikan dengan mengganti katup solenoida menjadi Pneumatic No-Loss Drain yang bertujuan untuk menjadi separator antara air kondensat dengan udara bertekanan pada saat proses pengurasan
Le capital scientifique en LMD : parcours d’un préconstruit
Authors:   University of Bergen, Norway, BANGA AMVÉNÉ Jean Désiré
Published: June 2024

The university reform known as the BMD (Bachelor-Master-Doctorate)
system has turned science into capital with cumulative and transferable credits. This
paper is informed by the theoretical perspective of Bakhtin’s dialogism and views
this as a pre-built, an earlier word taken up in discourses as self-evident, even
though its source is unknown. Where is this pre-built from? This article argues that
the capitalist pre-built originates in certain instances of global power. To reveal its
path and understand its motivations, the article analyses a group of texts including
a pedagogical regulation and the Declarations of Libreville and Bologna.
Exploring the use of l1 in algerian EFL education: a qualitative investigation among first-year secondary school teachers in Batna
Authors:   Batna 2 University, Algeria, TOBBI Saida
Published: June 2024

The aim of this study is to delve into the utilization of the mother tongue (Arabic) by English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers in the Algerian context. Employing a qualitative approach, we conducted semi-structured interviews and observed nine first-year secondary school teachers across six schools in Batna city center, accumulating a total observation time of 16 hours. Analysis of both the interviews and classroom observations reveals that teachers primarily use L1 as an organizational and affective tool and occasionally as an academic one. In the former, it serves to manage the classroom, redirect the learners towards the task at hand, reproach them for not possessing prior knowledge, and express teachers’ frustration. In the latter, it is employed for explaining new vocabulary items and grammar rules, clarifying concepts and instructions, checking learners’ understanding, giving feedback, and bridging cultural gaps. Additionally, our findings indicate that L1 is used cautiously and only when deemed necessary, as teachers believe that its overuse hinders learning the target language (TL) and reinforces undesirable cognitive habits such as thinking in Arabic when using English.
L’usage du français en contexte algérien, entre études universitaires et pratiques professionnelles : cas des archivistes
Authors:   Ahmed Ben Yahia El-Wancharissi University — Tissemsilt, Algeria, KAOUADJI Charef Eddine
Published: June 2024

This research falls within the domain of French for specific objectives (FOS). We are interested in a particular audience, in this case archivists operating in
various professional sectors. We hope, through our investigation, to determine the nature of the training offered in French, for these candidate archivists who follow a university course based, on the whole, on the Arabic language, and this, in order to arrive at an analysis of their language requirements in the professional environment. We will first define their output profile by assessing the objectives and content assigned to the French module. Then, we will examine their entry profile into working life based on semi-structured interviews.
Wellbeing – an important dimension of teaching-learning
Authors:   University of Craiova, Romania, ȘTEFAN Mihaela Aurelia
Published: June 2024

One of the most important tasks of the teacher is to build positive interpersonal relationships and thus generate a positive socio-emotional climate.
The study aims to emphasize the importance of the emotional dimension of teachinglearning. Starting from the premise that wellbeing is a conditional factor of
academic success, we focused, in this material, both on theoretical aspects related to wellbeing as an axis of teaching-learning, as well as on the results of an
investigative approach regarding the state wellbeing of students in teachinglearning activities. The questions that stood out to us were the following: How much importance do students attach to wellbeing? To what extent are teachers concerned about the wellbeing of students? To what extent does the school teach students to focus on positive experiences and overlook negative ones? What are the students' suggestions regarding the main directions of action that can lead to student wellbeing in the classroom? Based on the processing and interpretation of the data collected through the application of a questionnaire, the recorded conclusions allowed the identification of some aspects regarding the importance of students' wellbeing in teaching activities, but also their suggestions with reference to building an educational climate focused on wellbeing. The research data demonstrated that the emotional, affective-motivational dimension is as important as the (meta)cognitive one.
Wellbeing is essential in the didactic activity. Students' negative thoughts and emotions can be shaped, restructured, by building an environment focused on
wellbeing that allows optimal and balanced adaptation to diverse situations.
The need for personal development in the university environment
Authors:   University of Craiova, Romania, BUȘU Oprea Valentin
Published: June 2024

The chosen theme is a topic of interest in the educational field, concretely indicating the concern for improving interactions between teachers and students in
the school environment. The topicality of this topic is supported by the current context of the educational sector, which has multiple challenges related to adapting
to social, technological and cultural changes. Starting from the premise of the students' need for personal development, we focused, in this material, both on theoretical aspects (related to self-esteem, as an important dimension in personal development, on active listening, as a key element in the development of the relationship between the teacher and student, to empathy, as an essential feature in personal development), as well as on the results of an investigative approach regarding the need for personal development in the university environment. Among the questions that came to our attention, we list: Is it necessary to carry out personal development activities for students? What are the reasons why students would need a personal development program? What recent events have led
students to identify the need for personal development? By applying a questionnaire, we reached a series of conclusions that allowed the identification of some aspects regarding the importance of personal development skills in teaching activities. Research data has demonstrated that establishing positive teacher-student relationships is a central part of teachers' professional roles. In addition, providing a high level of emotional support, responding sensitively to students' emotional, social, and academic needs, and applying personal development tools, are major aspects of classrooms.
Electrical conductivity of potassium polyferrite doped with doubly charged cations
Authors: Dvoreckaya Aleksandra , Anikanova Lyubov' , Sudzilovskaya Tat'yana , Malysheva Zoya , Dvoretsky Nikolay
Published: June 2024

To clarify the charge compensation mechanism and the way of alloying additives placement, the authors synthesised samples of potassium βʺ-polyferrites with a wide range of mole fraction of introduced doubly charged cations. For these samples, the authors measured the electronic conductivity, cationic conductivity, and performed X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. The authors identified the charge compensation mechanism in potassium β″-polyferrite when doped with divalent ions of calcium, strontium, magnesium, and zinc. The charge compensation mechanisms differ depending on the radius of the introduced doubly charged ion. The results of cationic conductivity measurements of potassium β″-polyferrites show the mobility reduction of large calcium and strontium cations of potassium ions. Such additives are quite promising for improving the mechanical strength and thermal stability of the catalyst granules. They also increase the chemical stability of the contact granules. Corrosion resistance of pellets is a critical parameter. It determines the period of effective functioning of the catalyst. The data on electronic conductivity allow one to conclude that the introduction of Mg2+, Zn2+ cations sharply reduces the electron exchange in the structure of potassium β″-polyferrite. This should inevitably cause deactivation of the catalyst, while Ca2+ and Sr2+ ions do not reduce the electron transfer rate. Moreover, using the proposed approach will intensify the research process.
Updating Prospective Self-Efficacy Beliefs About Cardiac Interoception in Anorexia Nervosa: An Experimental and Computational Study
Authors: Saramandi Alkistis , Crucianelli Laura , Koukoutsakis Athanasios , Nisticò Veronica , Mavromara Liza , Goeta Diana , Boido Giovanni , Gonidakis Fragiskos , Demartini Benedetta , Bertelli Sara , Gambini Orsola , Jenkinson Paul M. , Fotopoulou Aikaterini
Published: June 2024

Patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) typically hold altered beliefs about their body that they struggle to update, including global, prospective beliefs about their ability to know and regulate their body and particularly their interoceptive states. While clinical questionnaire studies have provided ample evidence on the role of such beliefs in the onset, maintenance, and treatment of AN, psychophysical studies have typically focused on perceptual and ‘local’ beliefs. Across two experiments, we examined how women at the acute AN (N = 86) and post-acute AN state (N = 87), compared to matched healthy controls (N = 180) formed and updated their self-efficacy beliefs retrospectively (Experiment 1) and prospectively (Experiment 2) about their heartbeat counting abilities in an adapted heartbeat counting task. As preregistered, while AN patients did not differ from controls in interoceptive accuracy per se, they hold and maintain ‘pessimistic’ interoceptive, metacognitive self-efficacy beliefs after performance. Modelling using a simplified computational Bayesian learning framework showed that neither local evidence from performance, nor retrospective beliefs following that performance (that themselves were suboptimally updated) seem to be sufficient to counter and update pessimistic, self-efficacy beliefs in AN. AN patients showed lower learning rates than controls, revealing a tendency to base their posterior beliefs more on prior beliefs rather than prediction errors in both retrospective and prospective belief updating. Further explorations showed that while these differences in both explicit beliefs, and the latent mechanisms of belief updating, were not explained by general cognitive flexibility differences, they were explained by negative mood comorbidity, even after the acute stage of illness.
Neigung zur Abwehr des Außen
Authors: Alber Wolfgang , Potthast Barbara
Published: June 2024

Barbara Potthast, Stefan Knödler (Hrsg.), Provinzielle Weite. Württembergische Kultur um Ludwig Uhland, Justinus Kerner und Gustav Schwab. Winter, Heidelberg 2014. 307 Seiten, 58 Euro
Evolution of standardization of therapeutic and diagnostic allergens produced in Russia
Authors: Masalskiy S. S. , Sakanyan E. I. , Yasnaya M. A.
Published: June 2024

Allergen-specific immunotherapy is based on the development of induced tolerance in patients. Natural extracts are most often used as therapeutic allergens worldwide.

The article presents new approaches to biological standardization of subcutaneous administered allergens. It is established that own standard allergens have specific allergenic activity, which was determined on sensitized patients-volunteers. The Russian Federation uses its own units — EAA (Units of Allergenic Activity). 100 000 EAA/mL corresponds to the size of wheal in prick test equal to 8 mm. The internal reference material (RM) of allergenic activity of pollen allergens ”Microgen“ have different specific activity depending on the type of allergen. The most common series have allergenic (specific) activity in the range of 150,000 — 200,000 EAA/mL.

The control of the specific activity of allergen drugs is carried out in accordance with the current certified standard samples of the company’s standards. A method of competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using specific sera containing specific IgE antibodies is used for this purpose.

In addition, the specific activity of allergen preparations is certified through three additional characteristics: total protein content (using the Bradford method), protein profile (through electrophoresis in a polyacrylamide gel with sodium dodecyl sulfate under reducing conditions), and authenticity through the presence of major specific components, which is determined by the Western blot method using sera containing IgE antibodies specific for the corresponding allergen.

Currently, in the Russian Federation, the standardization of therapeutic and diagnostic allergens is conducted simultaneously according to two indicators: protein nitrogen content, expressed in Protein Nitrogen Units (PNU), and allergenic (specific) activity expressed in units of allergenic activity per milliliter (EAA/ml). While the PNU indicator partially reflects the allergenic properties of the drug, it does not fully capture these properties, making it necessary to remove PNU from the list of quality indicators for allergen medicines. This would require changes to regulatory documentation and instructions for allergens.

When evaluating the allergenic activity of allergens, it is now recommended to focus on units of EAA. The consistency of the protein composition and presentation in the drug ensures increased safety and efficacy of therapy, as well as allows for comparison between drugs.
The feasibility of allergen-specific immunotherapy for bronchial asthma in children with polysensitization
Authors: Trusova O. V. , Kamaev A. V. , Korostovtsev D. S.
Published: June 2024

Relevance. There is a shortage of studies that would evaluate the effectiveness of allergen immunotherapy (AIT) in children with bronchial asthma (BA) and polysensitization.

The aim of the study: to evaluate AIT effectiveness with house dust mite (HDM) allergens in the treatment of BA in children polysensitized to perennial allergens, based on the dynamics of the symptoms and medications score.

Materials and methods. The open prospective controlled study included 36 children aged 9,6 [6,9; 12,3] years (from 6 years 1 months to 14 years 3 months) with moderate atopic asthma (21 children (58%) and mild asthma (15 children (42%) and polysensitization to household allergens. Each patient was observed in the study for 4 years: 1 year of preliminary observation and 3 years of sublingual AIT with D. pteronyssinus and D. farinae (Staloral, Stallergenes Greer, France). For each year of observation, asthma symptoms and medications used were assessed, and the combined Score was calculated. To confirm sensitization, a prick test was performed using a standard method with allergens: house dust, D. pteronyssinus, D. farinae, cat, dog, horse, pillow feather (Biomed, Russia).

Results. Over 2 years of AIT, the decrease in the symptom and medication Score was 46,9%, and at the end of 3rd year of therapy, 59,8% (р = 0,0001 from baseline). A decrease in the combined Score exceeding 34.9% compared to baseline was noted in all patients in the study.

Conclusion. Sublingual AIT with HDM allergens is highly effective in the treatment of asthma in children with domestic polysensitization, in terms of reducing symptoms of the disease, the need for pharmacotherapy and the combined Score of symptoms and medications. A significant positive effect was registered already from the first year of AIT and continues to increase over subsequent years of therapy.
Yemek bloglarının mutfaktaki uygulamaya etkisinde kuşaklar arasındaki farklılaşma
Authors: Cankül Duran
Published: June 2024

Gastronomi ve medya üzerine yapılan çalışmaların son yıllarda sayıca arttığı görülmekle birlikte yemek blogları üzerine yapılan çalışmalar sınırlı sayıdadır. Sınırlı sayıdaki bu çalışmalar da araştırma konusundan farklı bir problemi ele almaktadır. Bu doğrultuda bu araştırma yemek bloglarında yapılan paylaşımların uygulamaya etkisini ve kuşaklar arasındaki davranış farklılığının ortaya çıkarılmasını amaçlamaktadır. Bu amaçla veriler nitel araştırmalarda veri toplama tekniklerinden biri olan görüşme tekniği ile elde edilmiştir. Verilerin analiz kısmında içerik ve betimsel analiz kullanılmıştır. Analiz sonuçlarına göre, sunum ve görsel süreçler Y ve Z kuşağının blogları takip etme nedenleri arasında ilk sıralarda yer alırken X kuşağı için süreci kolaylaştırması önemli bir tercih nedeni olarak görülmektedir. Diğer taraftan yemek bloklarının ve bloggerlarının güvenilirliklerinin üç kuşak açısından da uygulama süreçlerinde etkili olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçları kuşaklar arasında araştırma soruları çerçevesinde bazı farklılıklar ortaya çıkarsa da genel kanı üç kuşağında yemek bloglarının uygulama süreçlerinde etkili olduğudur.
Fruit quality and productivity of yellow passion fruit grown under different irrigation depths
Authors: Souza José Alberto Alves de , Pires Mariana Santos , Santos Delfran Batista dos , Aspiazu Ignácio , Santos Gisella Martha Silva Simoes dos , São José Alcebiades Rebouças , Simões Welson Lima
Published: June 2024

The yellow passion (Passiflora edulis) is a fruit tree belonging to the Passifloraceae family. Brazil is one of the world’s largest producers and consumers of the fruit. Irrigation is directly important for productivity and drip irrigation is the most appropriate method used by passion fruit farmers. Correct irrigation management directly influences the success of the crop. This work aimed to evaluate the effect of different irrigation depths on: fruit quality; physical-chemical parameters; and crop productivity. The experiment was carried out in the field, on private property. The design was in randomized blocks, with six treatments (irrigation depths) and four replications. The treatments were: T1 – Depth corresponding to the crop’s evapotranspiration; T2, T3, T4 and T5 – Depths corresponding to 33%, 80%, 133% and 200% of the depth applied by the farmer, respectively; and T6 – Depth applied by the farmer. The following variables were evaluated: plant height and stem diameter; physical-chemical characteristics of fruits and productivity. The different depths applied did not affect the quality of the passion fruit, but affected productivity, with the highest depth corresponding to the highest productivity and the smallest corresponding to the lowest.
A systematic review identifying factors associated with emotionally based school non-attendance in autistic children and young people
Authors: Prosser Rebecca , Birchwood James
Published: June 2024

Aim:Research suggests that autistic children and young people (CYP) are more likely to experience Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA) than their non-autistic peers. As such, this paper aims to explore factors associated with EBSNA behaviours in autistic children and CYP

Method:The paper takes the form of a systematic literature review, in which quantitative research was examined. Eight papers were found that researched factors associated with EBSNA in autistic CYP. These were critically appraised using Cardiff University’s SURE checklist prior to engaging in a narrative synthesis to critically review the findings.

Findings:The literature synthesis identified overarching themes that grouped together potential factors associated with EBSNA in autistic CYP: child-based factors (age, social-emotional wellbeing and cognitive factors), family-based factors (parental mental wellbeing, parental employment and family illness) and school-based factors (bullying and transition).

Limitations:There was methodological heterogeneity across the studies reviewed, and therefore meta statistical analyses were not performed. This impacts on our ability to make conclusions about the precise impact of the factors identified.

Conclusions:A range of factors impact on autistic CYP EBSNA behaviours, and as such a holistic approach needs to be taken when providing support.
Emotional based school avoidance: Exploring school staff and pupil perspectives on provision in mainstream schools
Authors: Chian Jeremy , Holliman Andrew , Pinto Cynthia , Waldeck Daniel
Published: June 2024

Aim(s):The present study explored perspectives of school staff, who shared their experiences of facilitators and barriers to mainstream school ‘emotional based school avoidance’ (EBSA) initiatives and practices, and school-aged pupils presenting with EBSA, who described what supported or hindered their school experiences.

Method:Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six mainstream school staff and seven school-aged pupils who have engaged in EBSA. Staff interviews were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis (RTA), and pupil interviews were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA).

Findings:Six main themes emerged across the two samples, two of which are presented in the present study: for school staff, ‘Systemic and Unanticipated Barriers’; and for pupils, ‘Pupil’s Sense of Inclusivity’. Findings from school staff suggest that EBSA initiatives and practices are hindered by financial constraints, less cooperative families, and misalignment with external partners, who may function according to different working models. For pupils, the findings suggest their experience is facilitated when they feel included, accepted, have a sense of school belonging, and where there is attention towards their interests, strengths, and achievements.

Limitations:This research did not capture parent voices, even though their involvement is a crucial aspect in supporting their children.

Conclusions:This study highlights some of the long-standing (systemic) challenges as well as those associated with multi-agency working and working with families, which threaten to impede effective EBSA initiatives and practices. It also highlights the power of inclusivity and positive relationships for pupils, which may function as a protective factor to their school attendance.
Strengthening the role of relationship management in sustainable employee engagement at selected maritime firms in Nigeria
Authors: Adeniji Chinyerem , Joel Opeyemi Olunike , Ayankola Temitope , Adesanya Oluwatoyin , Efe-Imafidon Emmanuel
Published: June 2024

Relationship management in a maritime firm is essential for maintaining strong partnerships ensuring smooth operations and driving business success within the industry. Extant literature suggests that Nigerian maritime firms must still thoroughly investigate relationship management possibilities and sustainable employee engagement. As a result, this study explores how relationship management affects employee engagement at selected Nigerian maritime companies. 410 respondents were polled from the employees of the selected marine enterprises in Nigeria using a stratified and purposeful sampling technique. Smart PLS 3.0 was used to analyze the returned and valid 380 copies of the questionnaire which provided a response rate of 92.6%. The study's findings demonstrated that relationship management impacted employees' cognitive, affective and behavioural engagement. The findings also revealed that behavioural engagement encompassing dedication, enthusiasm and initiative in fulfilling job duties and advancing organizational objectives is the weakest predictor of employee engagement. This suggests a widespread belief that fostering "cultural diversity and  unity" in a global workplace is crucial to inspire employees' engagement and passion for their work. This study offers valid evidence in support of its conclusion that relationship  management stimulates the cognitive, affective and behavioural engagement of employees in the Nigerian maritime industry. The study recommends to maritime companies that recognizing diversity and unity in relationship management is essential for higher employee engagement and involvement levels.
Influence of didactic strategies in the learning of biochemistry in students of a university in the Mexican Southeast
Authors: Leticia Zarza-Garcia Addy , Patricia Kent-Sulu Martha , Esteban Torres-Zapata Angel , Jesus Brito-Cruz Teresa del , Eduardo Moguel-Ceballos Juan
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the teaching strategies used by teachers in teaching biochemistry and the level of learning achieved by students. The teaching-learning process in higher education institutions must adapt to the current demands and requirements of a constantly changing society. University students who study biochemistry need to develop skills that encourage self-learning. The research was carried out with 115 students from a university in the southeast of Mexico, (USoM), to observe and describe a phenomenon. Since there was no control or manipulation of variables, we classify this study as descriptive and "ex post facto," given that the phenomenon had already occurred. Students primarily developed their competencies in comprehension (37%) and analysis (33%). However, when applying for a pilot exam, the majority of responses focused on the aspects of knowledge (36%) and understanding (32%). The present study was carried out under the ethical conditions of informed consent of the participants, promulgated in the Declaration of Helsinki. The participation was voluntary, it was developed with an attitude of empathy, and respect, emotional support, and understanding. The confidentiality and privacy of participants were protected at all times. According to the results observed, a transformation in the didactic strategies employed in the teaching of Biochemistry in the Health Science courses in Mexican universities is suggested.
Da teoria Filosófica da matéria ao átomo atual: uma experiência de ensino interdisciplinar com Tertúlia Dialógica Científica e jogo didático na temática de estrutura e partículas atômicas
Authors: Pereira Fabricio Rodrigues , Oliveira Marcio de Freitas , Bertolazi Naraline Cesconetto
Published: June 2024

Com a recente implementação do novo ensino médio, especialmente com a inserção de disciplinas diversificadas e itinerários formativos, além da diminuição de algumas disciplinas do currículo básico, percebe-se cada vez mais a necessidade de buscar estratégias de aprendizagem práticas e abrangentes. A supressão de conceitos amplos e importantes em disciplinas como Química, Física e Filosofia destaca a urgência de inovar na abordagem educacional para garantir uma formação completa dos estudantes. Este estudo apresenta uma abordagem teórica dos conceitos relacionados à teoria filosófica da matéria, desde o século V a.C., explorando as contribuições de pensadores como Thales de Mileto, Heráclito, Empédocles, Aristóteles, Leucipo e Demócrito. Essas bases históricas são conectadas ao desenvolvimento do modelo atômico contemporâneo no século XX, com uma análise cronológica dos principais teóricos atômicos, incluindo Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr e Schrödinger. A metodologia utilizada envolveu a realização de uma Tertúlia Dialógica Científica, uma prática pedagógica que promove o diálogo e a reflexão crítica entre os alunos sobre os temas estudados. A partir dessa atividade, foi desenvolvido um jogo didático focado nas partículas atômicas, que visa consolidar o aprendizado de forma lúdica e interativa. A aplicação do jogo foi realizada em uma turma da 1ª série do ensino médio integrado, e os resultados indicaram um aumento significativo na compreensão dos conceitos abordados. Esse progresso foi medido através de questionários sobre modelos atômicos e partículas atômicas, bem como pela observação da participação ativa dos alunos durante a Tertúlia. Os resultados obtidos com a pesquisa demonstram que a combinação de abordagens teóricas com atividades práticas e interativas pode ser uma estratégia eficaz para superar as limitações impostas pelas mudanças no currículo do novo ensino médio. A integração de diferentes metodologias não apenas facilita a compreensão de conceitos complexos, mas também estimula o interesse e o engajamento dos alunos, contribuindo para uma formação mais completa e significativa.
Ensino e aprendizagem do espanhol para mulheres na velhice: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Dias Tainá Ferreira , Silva Mineia Maria Bezerra , Lacerda Isolda Alexandrina Silva Beserra , Silva Diego Felipe dos Santos , Silva Júnior Edivaldo Xavier da , Gama Thereza Christina da Cunha Lima , Panta Francisco de Assis Silva
Published: June 2024

Este Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso (TCC) visa compreender quais são as particularidades e fatores influenciadores no processo de aprendizagem de E/LE por mulheres da terceira idade. O presente trabalho mapeia as dissertações existentes na Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações (BDTD) sobre o ensino e aprendizagem do espanhol para idosas, bem como, aponta e situa particularidades e fatores influenciadores nas mulheres da terceira idade quanto ao querer aprender e permanecer frequentando as aulas de língua espanhola. A base teórica está fundamentada na Gerontologia com base nos teóricos Mascaro (2004), Debert (2004), Della Bella (2007) e nos estudos de gênero de Federici (2019). A metodologia aponta para uma revisão integrativa e seu corpus são as dissertações de mestrado produzidas entre 2006 e 2021. Investiga, com o uso da abordagem qualitativa, a presença ou ausência das mulheres idosas no ensino e/ou aprendizagem da língua espanhola e a repercussão desse ensino para suas vidas; analisa os múltiplos contextos presentes e determinantes da participação de mulheres da terceira idade na aprendizagem do idioma espanhol e identifica as dificuldades e facilidades de aprendizagem da língua espanhola por mulheres idosas. Este estudo constata novas noções e atitudes em relação à velhice feminina, definida como momento de realização de projetos pessoais abandonados durante a vida adulta, como a aquisição do espanhol como segunda língua. Este estudo também colabora com o combate ao estigma de que a velhice seria uma etapa vital apenas caracterizada por declínios e incapacidades fisiológicas. Demonstra também que, a aquisição da língua espanhola durante a velhice se mostrou crucial na promoção de elementos fundamentais para a qualidade de vida e que o público feminino que procura este conhecimento possui nível superior.
Fauré: un altro modernismo?
Authors: Bassiri Artin
Published: June 2024

La musica di Fauré è ancora oggi oggetto a molti fraintendimenti e a una generale svalutazione sia da parte degli ascoltatori della musica classica, che degli interpreti fino a, ovviamente, la critica musicale. Collocandosi tra la fine del XIX e l’inizio del XX secolo, la sua produzione è impregnata delle complessità e delle contraddizioni di questo periodo. Ma in che modo essa ne è un riflesso? In che modo, cioè, è possibile approcciarsi a questo “giardino chiuso” ermeneuticamente senza perdersi nelle ambiguità? Questo articolo è l’occasione di riflettere nuovamente, alla luce del centenario dalla morte (1924), sul compositore francese e su una certa incapacità della critica musicale a inquadrarne i valori. In quale senso l’opera fauréana può definirsi “modernista”? Utilizzando come prisma di lettura il pensiero del critico Antoine Compagnon, ma anche l’interpretazione filosofica di Jankélévitch, si tenterà di definire alcuni tratti della produzione di Fauré. Un’attenzione particolare è rivolta all’esperienza dell’ascolto di Fauré.
Wittgenstein tra il formalismo e l’antiformalismo musicale
Authors: Campari Gabriele
Published: June 2024

Nell’indagine filosofica sull’estetica musicale in Wittgenstein si è spesso fatto notare la vicinanza tra alcune delle posizioni del filosofo e gli scritti di Hanslick riguardanti la teoria del formalismo musicale. I punti in comune riguardano soprattutto l’attenzione per le caratteristiche strutturali dei brani musicali al fine della loro comprensione e il netto rifiuto di un’idea riduzionista della musica, per cui la sua essenza consiste nel generare specifiche emozioni all’interno dell’animo umano. Tuttavia, vi sono anche differenze importanti tra i due pensatori, soprattutto per l’attenzione del secondo Wittgenstein per gli aspetti emotivi e non grammaticali della comunicazione umana. Attraverso un confronto tra le posizioni critiche di Béla Szabados e Anne Appelqvist, si evidenzia come il pensiero di Wittgenstein sia problematico e difficilmente riducibile ad una posizione univoca. Difficoltà rilevata anche da autori come Roger Scruton e Alessandro Bertinetto, i quali propongono di abbandonare la dicotomia classica tra formalismo e antiformalismo musicale al fine di inquadrare al meglio le sfumature di pensiero del filosofo austriaco.
Emerging Trends: Nano-Scale Wireless Sensor Networks and Applications
Authors:   Professor at the Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Systems-Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizan, Huanuco Perú, Julissa Julissa ,   Associate professor, department of EEE. Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai,  India,   Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India,   Assistant Professor, Department of ISDI, ATLAS SkillTech University, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India,   Chitkara Centre for Research and Development, Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh-174103 India,   Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Parul Institute of Engineering and Technology, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India, Rayaguru N. K. , J. Gowrishankar. , Deshpande Bhargavi Gaurav , Grover Madhur , Vekariya Daxa
Published: June 2024

New Adaptive Nano-Scale Sensor Network (ANSN) can quickly feel nanoscale surroundings. ANSN uses data in many scenarios to improve networks, consume less energy, and gain more accurate data. ANSI essentials are covered in detail here. This group has numerous parts. Making service better, collecting data with less energy, sending data with Q-learning, merging sensor data to increase accuracy, controlling power dynamically, and protecting data using AES are examples. Energy collection and sensor use are key to this effort. Academic research has proven that ANSN outperforms other techniques in several areas. Improvements include speed, security, latency, sensor accuracy, and network stability. With these changes, ANSN may be suitable for small wireless sensor networks.
Comprehensive Analysis of Implementation and Evaluation IoT based Techniques in Networked Security Systems
Authors:   Full time Student Institute of Computer Science and Digital Innovation, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Raenu Raenu ,   Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University, Rajpura- 140417, Punjab, India,   Professor, Department of uGDX, ATLAS SkillTech University, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India,   Associate Professor, Department of Computer science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Parul institute of Engineering and Technology, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India,   Chitkara Centre for Research and Development, Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh-174103 India,   Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, Jain (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Gupta Suhas , Patil Shashikant , Shah Jaymeel , Mishra Abhinav , Gobi N.
Published: June 2024

This research introduces an advanced network security methodology based on IoT, combining five innovative algorithms: Dynamic Threat Detection (DTD), Adaptive Intrusion Prevention System (AIPS), Anomaly-Based Security Metrics (ABSM), Context-Aware Firewall (CAF), and Cognitive Security Assessment (CSA). Each algorithm contributes specific functionalities, ranging from real-time threat detection and adaptive policy adjustments to anomaly quantification, contextual rule modifications, and holistic security risk assessments. The ablation study conducted on each algorithm reveals critical components driving their performance, ensuring a deep understanding of their inner workings. The proposed method demonstrates superior performance in accuracy, scalability, usability, and adaptability compared to existing network security methods. Visual representations and a comprehensive evaluation further validate the proposed method's effectiveness, positioning it as an advanced and efficient solution for addressing evolving network security challenges.