bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Building a model and doing empirical research on effective exercise training in conjunction with biomechanics
Authors: Yuan Fannie
Published: February 2025

With the rapid advancements in sports science and athletic training, the integration of biomechanics and information technology has driven the development of innovative theories and practices in sports training. Traditional training methods, which lack a scientific foundation, are increasingly seen as ineffective. In contrast, the biomechanical-based sports training model proposed in this study offers a theoretical framework for precisely enhancing athletes’ performance. This model addresses several critical issues, including limited equipment adaptability, the lack of universal principles across various sports, and the challenge of tailoring training models to individual needs. To overcome these challenges, the study introduces a novel, biomechanical-based sports training model, validated through empirical research. The model is supported by a biomechanical data collection system built using multi-source sensor fusion technology, which ensures adaptability to complex training environments. This system gathers kinematic, kinetic, and electromyographic data from athletes during key activities such as double-legged downward longitudinal jumps and all-out acceleration runs. Devices like the VICON infrared camera system, a three-dimensional force measuring table, and a surface electromyography tester provide high-quality data essential for model development. Furthermore, the deep learning algorithm used in the model enhances the understanding of common principles across different sports. The model incorporates optimal designs for customized parameters to address various training needs. The empirical research employs a randomized controlled trial, dividing participants into experimental and control groups. After eight weeks of training, the model’s stability and applicability across different sports are confirmed. The experimental group’s training program is designed with a multi-phase approach, which includes injury prevention, targeted training, and recovery stretching, providing comprehensive support to athletes. The study’s findings show that the biomechanics-based sports training model significantly improves training effectiveness and fosters the integration of theoretical and practical aspects of competitive sports and sports science. This research serves as a crucial reference point for the future development of sports training models, highlighting the importance of scientific foundations in optimizing athletic performance.
Immune and metabolic pathways of microbial population structure remodeling in biopharmaceuticals for intestinal diseases
Authors: Yan Jun
Published: February 2025

Gut microorganisms have become a hot spot of scientific research at home and abroad in recent years, in which the study of correlation between microbial community structure and intestinal diseases can provide theoretical basis for biopharmaceuticals for intestinal diseases. In this paper, we constructed in vitro simulated gastric and small intestinal digestion models, as well as large intestinal microbial fermentation models, to study the relative molecular weight and spatial structure changes of β-glucan in simulated gastric and small intestinal regions, and investigated the degradation of β-glucan in simulated large intestinal regions as well as its effects on intestinal microorganisms. In addition to the biochemical and metabolic aspects, integrating biomechanical principles into this research can enhance our understanding of how gut microbes interact with the host’s physiological environment. For instance, the biomechanical properties of the gut—such as motility, peristalsis, and the mechanical forces exerted on microbial populations—can influence the distribution and activity of gut microorganisms. Understanding these biomechanical factors may reveal how they affect the degradation of β-glucan and the overall microbial community structure. Secondly, fecal microorganisms from different batches of mice and different individuals of human volunteers were collected as inoculum for fermentation of β-glucan, to analyze the main microorganisms that stably responded to β-glucan in different batches of fermentation experiments as well as in gut microorganisms from different individuals and to further investigate the metabolic changes, metabolic pathways as well as the biomarkers of β-glucan in the simulated large intestine. L. murinus Mic06, L. murinus Mic07, L. murinus Mic08, and L. murinus Mic094 were validated to be able to utilize β-glucan and produce a small amount of reducing sugars in all four species of Lactobacillus intestinalis in mice, and there was no significant difference in the ability to utilize them; All nine species of human enterobacteriophages were able to utilize β-glucan and produce reducing sugars, with B. xylanisolvens Bac02 and B. koreensis Bac08 having a significantly greater ability to utilize β-glucan. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of gut disease-associated flora and provides strong support for the use of the gut microbiome for multidisease classification. Additionally, considering biomechanical aspects may lead to novel insights into the interactions between gut microbes and host physiology, enhancing the development of targeted biopharmaceuticals.
Research on the application of biosensor technology in teacher psychological monitoring and intervention
Authors: Zhang Ping
Published: February 2025

Teachers’ mental health and general well-being have been negatively impacted in recent years by the increasing stress they experienced as a result of several difficulties in both their personal and professional lives. Teachers’ psychological stress is a crucial area for intervention since it results in burnout, decreased teaching effectiveness, and other health problems. However, there is still an abundance of research on the application of innovative technologies to track and manage teachers’ mental health. This research suggests using deep learning (DL) techniques like the Intelligent Bottlenose Dolphin-Inspired Feed Forward Neural Networks based Teacher Psychological Monitoring and Intervention Model (IDBI-FFNN-TPMIM) combined with biosensor technologies. This model offers a novel method for determining mental stress levels, identifying early indicators of burnout, and classifying emotional states as neutral, negative, or positive using biosensors like EEG and biomechanical data. Using feature extraction approaches, the model properly depicts the physical and emotional states of teachers, allowing for automatic classification and feedback for prompt interventions. According to experimental data, Biosensor-based IDBI-FFNN-TPMIM results are F1-score at 91.1%, accuracy at 93.7%, recall at 91.5%, and precision at 92.3%. While performing well in psychological monitoring and emotion recognition while achieving high prediction accuracy. These findings demonstrate how biosensor technology is employ to improve overall well-being and strengthen programs for teachers’ mental health care.
Sports information processing and physiological condition monitoring system based on multimedia computer
Authors: Xu Xu , Zhao Qian , Yang Tingting , Liu Xiaomei
Published: February 2025

Traditional sports information processing methods often rely on manual observation and recording. This method is not only inefficient, but also susceptible to subjective bias, which affects the accuracy and reliability of the data. In this paper, a sports information processing and physiological condition monitoring system based on multimedia computer is constructed, which deeply integrates multimedia technology, computer technology and biomedical sensing technology. Through the integration of advanced multimedia processors and a variety of biosensors, the system can collect, process and analyze the physiological data and sports trajectory information of athletes in sports events in real time, so as to achieve comprehensive and accurate monitoring of the status of athletes. Using data compression algorithms, each byte can store two bits of data, reducing the space occupied by system operation. In terms of functional implementation, this system not only provides a user management module to ensure the security authentication of user identity, but also is equipped with a sports information data analysis module, which can provide users with scientific training guidance and optimize training plans. Experiments show that the system constructed in this article is functionally tested and all functions meet the design expectations; within 500 m, the packet loss rate of the system is 0; when the number of users reaches 1200, the response time of this system is 3.62 s; under low-intensity exercise and high-intensity exercise, the average accuracy of monitoring and early warning of users in this system is 90.44% and 95.11% respectively. The sports information processing and monitoring system can not only accurately and quickly collect and process various sports information, but also monitor and analyze the physiological data of athletes with high precision.
The Main Effects of Digital Marketers’ Work Behaviors on Sustainable Sweeping Innovations: The Moderating Role of Marketing Knowledge Within Telecommunication Companies
Authors: Jaffar Zaid Abdulzahra , Omrane Amina , Fleih Ali Saheb
Published: February 2025

The present study aims to determine the extent to which digital marketing business (i.e. digital attraction, digital communication, digital learning) helps achieving sweeping sustainable innovation (i.e. sustainable sweeping activities, sweeping sustainable exploitation, sweeping sustainable exploration), through the interactive role of marketing knowledge (i.e. knowledge of the market, knowledge of competitors, knowledge of customers, knowledge of technology). To test the interplay between those relevant variables, a quantitative research method was adopted; a total number of 400 questionnaires were distributed to a cross-section of EarthLink's clientele; and 384 of them were ultimately chosen. Statistical techniques and softwares (i.e. SPSS, Ver. 26. AMOS) were used to analyze the data and test the proposed hypotheses. Numerous suggestions were made in the study's final section.
Pendidikan Agama Islam Dalam Perspektif Antikorupsi: Membangun Generasi Yang Berintegritas
Authors: Fitri Mutia , Zulfikar  , Ramadhan Muhammad , Martunisr
Published: February 2025

Corruption is a significant issue that hinders development in many countries, including Indonesia. Islamic religious education is believed to play a crucial role in shaping an anti-corruption character among the younger generation. This study aims to analyze how Islamic religious education can foster integrity and anti-corruption values by instilling moral values such as honesty (sidiq), trustworthiness (amanah), and justice (adil). The research method used in this study is library research, analyzing various recent literatures related to Islamic religious education and corruption prevention. The findings indicate that Islamic religious education has great potential in shaping an anti-corruption character by embedding these values. However, challenges faced in its implementation include the lack of understanding among educators regarding the importance of religion-based anti-corruption education and the influence of a social environment permissive towards corrupt practices. Therefore, collaboration between schools, families, and society is needed to create an environment that supports the application of Islamic values in everyday life, in order to form a generation that is both integral and free from corruption.
Hubungan Minat, Lari 30 Meter Dan Daya Ledak Otot Tungkai Dengan Kemampuan Lompat Jauh
Authors: Cahyadi Agung , Mirza  , Hidayat Rahmad , Arkan Muhammad
Published: February 2025

Physical education learning is influenced by physiological and psychological factors. In Athletics material, especially Long Jump sub-material, physiological factors are physical conditions in this case are 30 Meter Run and leg muscle explosive power while psychological factors include Interest aspects. The Long Jump Ability of Students of SMA Negeri 1 Peulimbang in the 2012/2013 Academic Year is relatively poor, this is illustrated by the average value, this is illustrated by the data on the results of long jump learning of students at the school which is still below average. These poor results are inseparable from the physiological and psychological factors that influence it. This study aims to determine the relationship between Interest (X1), 30 Meter Run (X2) and Leg Muscle Explosive Power (X3) with Long Jump Ability (Y) of Students of SMA Negeri 1 Peulimbang in the 2012/2013 Academic Year. This type of research is descriptive correlational research, namely describing the relationship between the variables studied. The number of samples in this study was 34 Students of SMA Negeri 1 Peulimbang in the 2012/2013 Academic Year. From the results of the research data analysis, the following results were obtained; there is a relationship between X1 and Y with a correlation coefficient of 0.59. There is a relationship between X2 and Y with a correlation coefficient of 0.39. There is a relationship between X3 and Y with a correlation coefficient of 0.50. The correlation coefficient together X1, X2, X3 with Y is 0.90. With rtable = 0.339 it can be concluded that rcount> rtable (0.90> 0.339), so it can be concluded that there is a relationship between Interest (X1), 30 Meter Running (X2) and Leg Muscle Explosive Power (X3) with Long Jump Ability (Y) of Students of SMA Negeri 1 Peulimbang in the 2012/2013 Academic Year.
Relationship Between Perceived Flexibility And Learners’ Satisfaction Among Students Studying Islamic Sciences Online
Authors: Khan Lamya Feroz
Published: February 2025

The educational landscape is steadily changing with online education. Flexibility is among many factors pertaining to student’s satisfaction with online studies. Flexibility of time which includes when students can start and end their course, timings of assessments and assignments, pace and frequency of learning and duration of course were examined in this paper and its relation to student satisfaction. Students from three online universities participated in the study (N=28) with results showing a moderate positive correlation (0.672) between the two. Thus, flexibility must be an important factor in delivering online education. Self -regulated learning skills comprise of setting objectives, managing time, utilizing effective learning strategies, organizing the study environment, and seeking assistance. The Online Self-Regulated Learning Questionnaire (OSLQ) was used to assess self-regulated learning and its relationship to students’ satisfaction from the same sample. The results showed no statistical significance (rho= 0.08); hence no inference could be made. However, existing literature on self-regulated learning reveals that it is related to academic achievement. Finally, the paper discusses the use of self-regulatory learning skills and strategies in online learning as a means to achieve Ihsan (excellence). Ihsan can be viewed as a spiritual accountability for students. Ihsan will combat the challenges faced by students such as lack of motivation, procrastination etc. and serve as a strategy for an effective online learning experience. This paper seeks to inform developers of online learning platforms of the importance of incorporation of flexibility into their programs and students to develop self-regulatory learning skills as a means of achieving Ihsan in their online education.
Complexity Analysis of Pulse Oximeter Signals for Predicting Changes in Cardiorespiratory control system with Aging
Authors: Alharbi Naif , Alqahtani Mohammed
Published: February 2025

The pulse oximeter signals have the potential to provide information about the functioning of the cardiorespiratory control system and its changing occurring due to aging and disease. The present study aimed to extract information on the system complexity  of cardiorespiratory control system  using pulse oximeter signals for predicting adverse health related events in elderly subjects. In this study we used  complexity-based methods such as approximate entropy, sample entropy, permutation entropy, spectral entropy and singular value decomposition entropy to quantify the complex structure of pulse oximeter signals of young and elderly subject to decode age related changes in oxygen saturation.  The dataset used in this study comprises of 36 healthy subjects, out of which 20 subjects are young and 16 are elderly. We use complexity-based methods  such as approximate entropy, sample entropy, permutation entropy, spectral entropy and singular value decomposition entropy as feature sets and machine learning techniques including artificial neural networks, k-nearest neighbor, logistic Regression and random forest algorithms for developing prediction model. We used evaluation metrics  true positive rate (TPR), false positive rate (FPR),  precision, recall, F-Measure, and area under receiver operator characteristic curve (AUC) and total accuracy. The developed prediction model detects malfunction of cardiorespiratory control system in elderly subjects with an accuracy average of around 80%. The outcomes of the study can be helpful for clinicians for developing therapeutic interventions, and government for devising management strategies for those suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and heart failure in elderly subjects.
Ethanobotanical uses of Some Common Medicinal Plant of Sarsawa District Kotli, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)
Authors: Saiffullah Tariq
Published: February 2025

The exploration, identification and documentation of ethnobotanical resources is important in conservation of plant species for greater interest of human society. In the present study an ethno-botanical survey was conducted to document the traditional and medicinal uses of common plants of Sarsawa, District Kotli (AJK). Ethno medicinal data was collected by the mean of questionnaire method, interviews and direct observation. A total of 103 plant species belonging to 53 plant families were collected and identified. Plants species Verbascum thapsus, Justicia adhatoda, Verbascum thapsus, Terminalia chebula, Chenopodium ambrosioides, Mentha piperita and Solanum nigrum were most commonly used plants in the study area. Family Malvaceae, Poaceae and Rosaceae were the dominant plant families with 6 species respectively. Leaves were the most frequently used part of plants against different ailments
Taxonomic Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of some Mosses of District Bagh Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Western Himalaya), Pakistan
Authors: M Nazir Kayani Shamsa Nazir
Published: February 2025

District Bagh is a biodiversity rich area of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. However, the exploration of bryoflora has been neglected due to many reasons. The current research project is the first attempt to explore moss flora of the area. As part of the ongoing studies, five different sites were surveyed during March to June, 2020. Collected species were identified by comparing with different bryophytes floras. The taxonomic studies of the species was carried out by using stereomicroscope, compound microscope and photomicroscope. Antibacterial activity of three different solvent extracts (ethanol, methanol and water) was evaluated against Acromobacter xyloxoxidans (Gram-negative) and Bacillus licheniformis (Gram-positive) bacteria by using disc diffusion method. A total of eight species were collected between 1510-1980m altitudes. The results of antibacterial activity showed that different moss extract retained different impact on the growth of bacteria. It has been find out that ethanol extract exhibited highest potency as compared to other solvents against both bacterial strains. In general, Gram- negative bacteria showed more resistance as compared to Gram- positive bacteria. The aqueous extract of most of the species was inactive against both tested bacterial strains. All extracts of Phelonotis fontana, Tortula sabulata and Grimmia montana showed positive results against both bacterial, whereas maximum susceptibility was demonstrated by Erythrodontum julaceum. Present study will open fresh avenue to use these identified moss species for the biochemical characterization.
Rice genotypes (Oryza sativa) respond to varying planting dates and environmental conditions
Authors: Asif Ali Kaleri  , Danish Manzoor  , Rabia Laghari  , Muzamil Awan  , Bina Khanzada  , Hafsa Munir  , Saba Solangi  , Tameer Hyder Shah  , Ameer Jan  , Laiba Ashfaq  , Ghulam Sajjad Kaleri
Published: February 2025

An essential food crop with a big role in the global economy is rice (Oryza sativa L.). In terms of production, it comes in third place worldwide, behind maize and wheat. Additionally, about two-thirds of the world's population depends mostly on rice as a food source. The sowing date significantly impacts the productivity of rice. The performance of rice is significantly improved when it is sowing in ideal conditions, which include suitable soil and air temperatures and sufficient soil moisture. However, planting rice too early exposes it to cold conditions, which can lead to low vigour, poor germination, and even seedling death. On the other hand, planting rice too late might result in lower yields and lower-quality grains since the rice grain's essential reproductive phase corresponds with the hottest part of the summer. The SAU Tando Jam served as the field trial site in 2022's Khaif season. A split plot design was employed to set up the experiment. The main plots are divided into three planting dates: June 30, July 15, and July 30. Subplot treatments included four rice genotypes: N-M-11, N-M-8, N-M-10, and KSK-33 (control). On the other hand, rice crops planted on June 30th performed significantly higher than those planted on the other dates. The crops had the following traits: a 97.27 cm plant height, an average of 19.18 tillers per plant, a 20.11 cm panicle length, a 29.82 g seed index, 8964 kg/ha of biological yield, 5330 kg/ha of grain output, and an 84.11% harvest index. The interaction of genotype and sowing date was found to significantly influence plant height, panicle length, number of shoots per plant, seed index, biological yield, grain yield, and harvest index. When seeded on June 30th, the genotype N-M-11 showed the greatest values for these parameters.
China’s BRI: From Regional balance to Global Challenge
Authors: Jamil Maheen
Published: February 2025

Belt and Road Initiative is seen with greater skepticism in many countries. United States and India since the inception of the project have criticized and opposed the initiative. . This research is undertaken to explore print media coverage given to BRI in India, China & US. It strives to comprehend the factors which are being debated in Indian and American media blaming this initiative for promoting hostility in international affairs and how Chinese venture is damaging Indo-US interests regionally and globally by looking in to the rhetoric adopted by American and Indian newspapers. The researcher used Indian and American newspapers editorial discourse about BRI and CPEC to understand their perception. After qualitatively analyzing the themes found in their newspapers discourse, it is comprehended that the primary reason for that opposition was their regional and global interests which are at stake due to this project. China with this initiative is not only asserting its self as a regional hegemon in Asia and changing balance of power equation in its favor to challenging U.S. global supremacy by consolidating its sphere of influence abroad, establishing a new world order to serve its interest and erode the one established and led by U.S. and its western allies.
INGLIZ VA O‘ZBЕK TILLARIDAGI “MЕVA” KOMPONЕNTLI FRAZЕOLOGIK BIRLIKLARNING LINGVOMADANIY O‘ZIGA XOSLIGI VA TARJIMASI MASALALARI
Authors: Еshquvvatova Gulasal
Published: February 2025

Thе givеn articlе studiеs thе linguocultural spеcifics and translation problеms and of phrasеological units with a fruit componеnt in Еnglish and Uzbеk. Phrasеologisms not only add color to thе languagе, but also givе it an artistic appеal. Among thе phrasеological units with a food componеnt, phrasеological units associatеd with fruit namеs occupy a spеcial placе. In this study, phrasеological units associatеd with fruit namеs arе analyzеd comparativеly and thеir altеrnativеs arе considеrеd.
Bioecological Characteristics of Plant Species Belonging to the Genus Tulipa H. Distributed in the Territory of Sharur District, Nakhchivan MR
Authors: Aliyev Tofiq
Published: February 2025

The bioecological characteristics of some plant species of the genus Tulipa H.—Humped Black Grouse Tulip, Florensky's Tulip, Julia's Tulip, and Two-flowered Tulip—distributed in the territory of Sharur district, Nakhchivan AR, have been studied. Extensive information is provided on the habitat and distribution area, as well as the form and method of reproduction of these species. The lifespan of the stem, leaves, flower, petals, and stamens of these species is also described. Additionally, information is presented on the inclusion of these plants in the "Red Book" for conservation purposes.
RELAÇÃO ENTRE O ESTADIAMENTO E A TAXA DE SOBREVIDA DOS PACIENTES COM CÂNCER GÁSTRICO NO HOSPITAL HINJA EM VOLTA REDONDA /RJ
Authors: Nascimento Maria Eduarda Moutela Ferreira , Marcelino Matheus Coimbra , Nunes Sérgio Ibañez
Published: February 2025

Gastric cancer is the fourth most common type and the second leading cause of cancer-related death, making it a global health problem. This carcinoma does not present specific symptoms, resulting in a challenging prognosis, especially in advanced stages, with a five-year survival rate of only 20%. In contrast, early detection can elevate this rate to over 90%. Tumors of the digestive system are often incurable in disseminated stages, reinforcing the importance of early screening. The etiology of gastric cancer remains uncertain, but factors such as infection with Helicobacter pylori and dietary habits have been implicated. Staging, fundamental for appropriate management, is determined by imaging and histopathological techniques, with the TNM classification being the most widely used. This classification considers the tumor's location, stage, and the number of affected lymph nodes. This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis between staging and survival rates in patients hospitalized with gastric cancer at Hospital Hinja. Twenty-eight medical records of patients diagnosed with gastric adenocarcinoma from 2019 to 2024 were analyzed. The results showed a predominance of advanced stages, with 12 patients in stage IV. The analysis suggests that early diagnosis is correlated with better outcomes, underscoring the need for a multidisciplinary approach to treatment.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DE PROCEDIMENTO OPERACIONAL PADRÃO PARA ESCRITURAÇÃO DE MEDICAMENTOS CONFORME PORTARIA SVS/MS 344/98.
Authors: Santos Denise Ramos Velozo dos , Ferraz Anderson Matheus Silva
Published: February 2025

SUMMARY

This study addresses the responsibility of the Pharmacist in the management of controlled medications, according to Ordinance No. 344 of May 1998. The research setting is the Emergency Room of Jardim Jacira, located in Itapecerica da Serra-SP. The need to standardize handwritten records in the Satellite Pharmacy and the Hospital Pharmacy led to the creation of a Standard Operational Procedure (SOP). This work proposal emerges from the high turnover of Pharmacists in the institution, each following different methods. Consequently, there was no documented procedure for recording dispensations, losses, discrepancies, purchases, or any other legal activity related to these medications. The results of this research emphasize the importance of standardizing the processes for controlling controlled medications in healthcare units, contributing to operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with the regulations established by Ordinance No. 344/98. Furthermore, the documentation of this procedure complies with Good Pharmacy Practices defined by RDC No. 44/09, strengthening medication management in these institutions. 

Keywords: control; standard operational procedure; pharmacy.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA ALBUMINA NA CIRURGIA DE REVASCULARIZAÇÃO DO MIOCÁRDIO
Authors: Garcia Gracielle Alves , Martin Vera Lúcia Lino , Redon Rafaela Mourão
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT 

This study aims to conduct a comprehensive literature review of medical studies investigating the use of albumin in coronary artery bypass grafting procedures. To this end, a careful analysis of scientific publications was conducted, including academic articles from national and international sources, in order to consolidate existing knowledge on the subject. The research aims to identify the most recent advances, as well as the clinical results related to the application of albumin in this specific context, highlighting its effects, benefits and possible limitations. With this, we seek to offer a solid theoretical basis that contributes to the improvement of medical practices and to the development of new studies on the use of this protein in highly complex cardiovascular procedures.

PALAVRAS CHAVES: Thoracic Surgery; Albumins; Myocardium
The Analysis Study of Effectiveness and Safety of Rituximab in The Management of Pediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Systematic Review
Authors: Muhammad Ilham Wira Tri Putra  , Asra Dewita Namora Harahap
Published: February 2025

Background: Pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus (pSLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease with an incidence of 0.3–0.9 per 100,000 children per year. Despite growing interest in RTX as a therapeutic option, its use in pSLE remains off-label, and its efficacy and safety have not been well established in this population. This systematic review aims to assess the effectiveness and safety of RTX in children with pSLE based on literatures of the last decade. Methods: The study followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines, reviewing English-language publications from 2015 to 2025. Editorials, duplicate reviews from the same journal, and papers lacking a DOI were excluded. The literature search was conducted using PubMed, SagePub, SpringerLink, and Google Scholar. Result: A total of 2,172 articles were initially identified through online databases (PubMed, SagePub, SpringerLink, and Google Scholar). After three rounds of screening, eight relevant studies were selected for full-text analysis. Conclusion: Rituximab is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for pediatric SLE, reducing disease activity, corticosteroid dependence, and flare-ups. While generally safe, monitoring for infusion reactions and hypogammaglobulinemia is crucial. Early administration may improve outcomes, highlighting its role in refractory pediatric SLE management.
Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Students’ Academic Achievement in Kiswahili: A case of Public Secondary Schools in Murang’a and Kiambu Counties
Authors: Wanjiru Munyaka Lucy , Bunyi Prof. Grace , Itolondo Dr. Wilfrida
Published: February 2025

Purpose: Teachers have a vital effect on students’ academic attainment because they are responsible for implementing the school curriculum. The steady decline in educational performance of secondary school students has caused a lot of attention among backers in the education sector in Kenya. This study sought to investigate the influence of Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) on students’ academic achievement in Kiswahili at KCSE examinations in Kiambu and Muranga counties.
Methods: A descriptive research design of survey type was used. The target population was 29,134 comprising 512 principals, 1,172 teachers, and 27,450 students across 512 secondary schools in Murang’a and Kiambu counties. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, and standard deviation was used to analyze the data.
Results: The study established that teachers Pedagogical Content Knowledge positively influenced student academic achievement in Kiswahili at KCSE, (M = 4.0, SD = 1.1.
Implication: The findings emphasize the complexity of teachers’ factors affecting students’ academic achievement. Conclusively every practicing teacher should enroll in a teacher performance development program initiated by TSC to enhance and update teacher pedagogical content knowledge in teaching for an impressive students’ academic achievement.
拉赫玛依诺夫的声乐艺术歌曲的特点
Authors: 罗金磊
Published: February 2025

拉赫玛尼诺夫的声乐艺术歌曲的特点是音乐学界的一大瑰宝，因此需要强调拉赫玛尼诺夫的声乐艺术歌曲作品与作曲家柴可夫斯基和里姆斯基-科萨科夫两人作曲家的联系明显，同时指出了拉赫玛尼诺夫独特个人风格的存在。变相证实了拉赫玛尼诺夫声乐艺术歌曲在声乐艺术歌曲宝库中是一份永葆价值的。对作曲家拉赫玛尼诺夫风格方面的分析对应了论文的主题，对于声乐表演者针对拉赫玛尼诺夫声乐艺术歌曲的特点在文中的批判是学习相关知识的基础。依靠其前辈的音乐学著作存在并结合了自己的经验，得出了关于作曲家拉赫玛尼诺夫声乐艺术歌曲作品的风格特点总结。
Derrida's Open and Its Closure: The Aporia of Différance and the Only Logic of Thinking
Authors: Wu Mengxue
Published: February 2025

Derrida’s thought on “trace,” “différance,” “writing,” and “supplement” is always thought to be the breaking of logocentrism, the essence, the positive meaning, and the closure of the metaphysics of presence; this thinking is accordingly regarded the thinking with the fundamental structure of difference and openness. By tracking back to Saussure, Husserl, and Levinas this fundamental difference breaks the myth of ideal meaning as well as the illusion of the absolute open; its lack of ideality and absoluteness contains the fundamental difference within itself and thus has the structure of open. However, from a broader perspective, this paper re-asks the question “Whether or not Derrida’s ‘trace,’ ‘différance,’ ‘writing,’ and ‘supplement’ have a structure of open.” When the web of differences encompasses everything, even its own “exit,” this “open” thus conceals and denies other modes of thinking. With the impossibility of going out of this mode of thinking, the structure of différance is closed.
The Presence of Gatsby in the Absence of Towers-9/11 Literature and the American Dream
Authors: Fishbine Talia
Published: February 2025

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby has successfully maintained its position as a staple of American literature for close to a century. The way in which 9/11, particularly as a literary genre, has interacted with the widely read classic necessitates an examination of its position in a contemporary, post-9/11 landscape. Arguably Gatsby’s most significant theme, the critique of the American Dream, is one that is revisited in works such as Colum McCann’s Let the Great World Spin and Joseph O’Neill’s Netherland. Through the analysis of these two novels alongside Fitzegerald’s, this project posits that, despite the ever-lingering influences of American exceptionalism, the notion of racially-motivated economic subordination impedes the sustainability of the American Dream.
Immigration Policy and its Influence on Counter-Terrorism at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Kenya
Authors: Atubukha Clara , Miluwi Joshua , Karuga Zipporah
Published: February 2025

Kenya is no stranger to terrorism attacks and activities, as seen in the recent attacks at the Westgate mall and Dusit D2. The ease with which the perpetrators have been able to enter and exit the country undetected causes severe implications to the economy and makes Kenya appear as a fragile state internationally. This study aimed at examining immigration policy and its influence on counter terrorism within Jommo Kenyatta International Airport; and the objective was to assess the influence of CT institutionalization policy on CT activities at JKIA. The study used the Securitization theory, Instrumental Theory of Terrorism and Meyers’ theories to explain socio-economic and foreign policy factors shaping immigration control policy. Mixed research approach was used which involved qualitative and quantitative research designs. The study targeted 16 respondents associated with the airport, and who constituted the study’s sample size. The study used purposive and convenience sampling techniques, where the researcher approached people with background on airport security and immigration policy that applied to airport operations. Interview schedules and questionnaires were used to collect data. The analysis comprised of descriptive statistics with qualitative data that addressed the objective of the study. Quantitative research entailed analysing inferential statistics by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences. The main finding was that counter terrorism was done through border patrolling activities by multi-agencies. JKIA has agencies that have a deep network with other agencies in counter-terrorism activities, and which works with other intelligence or security agencies in other countries to collect information on national security and advise the government on identifying threats before they degenerate to serious offences. Both modern equipment and multi-agency approaches formed the main responses regarding recommended CT institution policy that Kenya can adopt towards improving CT efficiency within airports.
influence of political system on implementation of foreign policy in Kenya
Authors: Bilali Charles , Muriithi Mr. Simon Kamau , Miluwi Joshua O.
Published: February 2025

Formulating foreign policies is an essential undertaking for any country keen on fostering good relations with external partners. However, a number of countries tend to implement their foreign policy without critically considering political dynamism. One of the critical aspects of political dynamism is political systems. This study examined how political system influences foreign policy execution in Kenya. The study was guided by rational choice theory, and adopted descriptive research design. The study applied stratified random sampling technique to select 100 individuals from a target population of 195, comprising of 105 diplomats, 66 political party officials, 1 staff of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and 23 officials from civil society organizations. The sample was calculated using Yamane formula. Data was collected using a questionnaire and data analysis was undertaken descriptively and inferentially using SPSS computer software and presented using tables, figures and descriptions. The study established that political system was very instrumental in policy formulation and enactment. This implied that countries exhibiting steady political organization on the African continent were likely to make a stronger mark in the global political arena. From inferential statistics, political system strongly influenced foreign policy implementation in Kenya, with r=0.532 & p=001<0.05. From the foregoing arguments, it was evident that foreign policy is highly determined by political organizations adopted in any country in question. At the same time, multi-partyism formed the epitome of more effective deliberations when it came to enacting international rules of engagement and foundation of interstate relations. The study concluded that political system influences the foreign policy of a country and that there is a close relationship between political system and foreign policy. The research recommended that alternative voices from non-state actors should be considered in Kenya’s political system to strengthen and engender robust foreign policy debates.
How Physical Facilities affect Students’ Selection Decisions for Public TVET Institutions in Nairobi County, Kenya
Authors: Mutungi Glory K. , Kibaara Tarsila , Mwirichia Severina
Published: February 2025

Public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions have received enormous support from the government through the establishment of TVET Act, Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), and Higher Education Loans (HELB). The formation of these bodies aimed to encourage pursuance of technical education and students’ enrolment in the TVET institutions. However, these reforms caused an influx of students in some TVET institutions, while some have experienced low enrolment; hence, the question on students’ selection decision. The study aimed to investigate the influence of physical facilities on students’ decisions in selecting government TVET institutions in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study was informed by Jackson model. It utilized descriptive survey research design. It targeted 3505 respondents comprising of module three trainees, officers in charge of admission, and principals. Purposive sampling and stratified random sampling techniques were used in drawing a sample size of 361 respondents which comprised of 6 principals, 6 admission officers and 349 module three trainees. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data. The validity and reliability of research instruments was ascertained accordingly. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS, then computed descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data was analyzed by categorizing information gathered into themes. The study’s findings indicated that adequacy, availability and updatedness of training resources were important aspects of consideration when choosing a career in TVET institution. Thus, the study concluded that physical facilities had significant influence on students’ decisions in selecting public TVET institutions. The study recommends that the government avail funds to develop new and modern physical facilities, while TVET institutes’ managements should implement a maintenance plan for old facilities. This has implications on funding by national government, and further indicates need for collaborations with development partners.
Effect of Market Penetration Strategy on Sales Growth of Coffee Export in Kenya
Authors: Muriuki Ninah Makena , Muema Wilson , Rintari Nancy
Published: February 2025

Kenya is one of the leading coffee exporters in the world. In July 2021, the number of coffee export sales in Kenya was recorded at 1.2 thousand metric tons, showing a significant recovery from the previous months. This recovery increased the auction price to $ 6.23 /kilogram, up from $ 5.5/kilogram. However, coffee sector has experienced a boom and bust in the past two decades. Unlike horticultural products whose prices remain constant for an economically significant period, the prices for coffee products have been fluctuating. The global market is highly volatile and the question is: could coffee market instability be a result of changes in consumer preferences, supply-demand trends, and unpredictable prices of coffee products? It would be interesting to establish whether a market penetration strategy could solve these issues, and make coffee business predictable. The study sought to evaluate the effect of market penetration strategy on sales growth of coffee export in Kenya, using a cross-sectional survey design. The target population was 157 coffee marketing firms in Kenya. A sample size of 384 respondents was selected using stratified random sampling. Analysis of data utilized Spearman correlation analysis and binary logistic regression. Results revealed a strong and positive correlation (r = .672, p-value = 0.000) at a significance level of 0.01 between market penetration strategies and the sales growth of coffee exporters in Kenya. Thus concluding that market penetration strategy significantly affected the sales growth of coffee exports in Kenya. Further, exporters were recommended to develop a market penetration strategy tailored to Kenyan coffee market to establish a clear understanding and potential for coffee exports. Additionally, an analysis of the country's coffee consumption habits and trends and an assessment of the competitiveness of the Kenyan coffee industry to promote the growth of coffee export from Kenya need to be carried.
КЕРАМИЧЕСКИЕ ПЛИТКИ С ГОРОДИЩА АКШАХАН-КАЛА
Authors: Торениязов Азизхан
Published: February 2025

Городище Акшаханкала расположено в Берунийском районе Республики Каракалпакстан. За годыархеологического изучения памятника был собран большой керамический материал, датирую-щийся III в. до н. э. – V в н. э. В керамической коллекции памятника выделяется такая группанаходок, как плитки, которые можно отнести к категории строительной керамики.Особенно выделяются водосливные трубы и керамические плитки. Также зафиксировано при-менение в строительстве фрагментов керамических сосудов. Керамические плитки, да и вооб-ще строительная керамика Древнего Хорезма, оставались мало освещенными в науке. В даннойработе автор делает попытку изучения керамических плиток с городища Акшаханкала и вне-дрения данной категории керамических изделий в научный оборот. В результате исследованиякерамических плиток было установлено что данные строительные материалы изготавливалисьмастерами или ремесленниками, которые владели определенными навыками и специальнымиустройствами. И в основном керамические плитки использовались в прокладке дренажной си-стемы городища.Полученные результаты исследования позволяют предполагать, что в Древнем Хорезме керами-ческие строительные материалы использовали для решения таких задач, как защита конструк-ций от атмосферных осадков, благоустройство поселений и повышение прочности сырцовыхконструкций.
О НОВЫХ ФРАГМЕНТАХ ЖИВОПИСИ ФАЯЗТЕПА
Authors: Реутова Марина
Published: February 2025

В статье представлено описание новых фрагментов живописи из буддийского комплекса Фаязтепа,расположенного на городище Старый Термез. На одном фрагменте частично сохранилось изображе-ние объектов культовой буддийской архитектуры – ступ, нарисованных на голубом фоне. Изображениекультового зодчества в настенных росписях – редкое, можно сказать уникальное явление в художе-ственной культуре Северного Тохаристана первых веков нашей эры. Переданные в цвете и деталях, онисодержат гораздо больше информации, чем такие изображения, как граффити, просто нацарапанныена стенах. Несмотря на то, что сохранившиеся фрагменты незначительны по размеру, представляетсявозможность детально описать украшения буддийских ступ античного периода и всю композицию в це-лом. Два других фрагмента представляют собой живопись в рельефном медальоне, что впервые встре-чается в архитектурном декоре Бактрии-Тохаристана. На росписи изображена сцена с дароносцами.Оформление живописи в медальоне говорит о своеобразии художественных приемов и, возможно, осмелых экспериментах бактрийских живописцев. При этом использовались методы, применяемые присоздании глиняно-ганчевой скульптуры.
CHOOSING AN ORGANIZATIONAL AND ECONOMICMECHANISM TO ENSURE THE FINANCIAL SECURITY OF GASDISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
Authors: Kateryna ORIEKHOVA
Published: February 2025

The purpose of the article is to develop a scientific and methodological approach to the selection of an organizational and economic mechanism for ensuring the financial security of gas distribution enterprises, which takes into account the combination of their status as natural monopoly entities and enterprises, and to substantiate practical recommendations for its implementation. A set of methods of scientific cognition was used, namely: the fundamental provisions of the theory of finance, probability theory and mathematical statistics, and the method of adaptive forecasting. A scientific and methodological approach to the selection of an organizational and economic mechanism for ensuring the financial security of gas distribution enterprises is proposed, which, unlike the existing ones, is aimed at consistent and targeted implementation of a set of preventive, stabilization and radical measures, which allows for the prevention of financial danger, timely assessment, forecasting its level, as well as developing, implementing an appropriate program and monitoring its implementation. The implementation of the proposed scientific and methodological approach in the practical activities of gas distribution enterprises involves the preparation of substantive information,analytical and methodological support, which consists in a comprehensive analysis of financial security.
Claude Barras: «Animar en ‘stop-motion’ es casi un acto chamánico»
Authors: Sánchez-Navarro Jordi
Published: February 2025

Claude Barras es una de las figuras esenciales de la animación europea. Nacido en Sierre (Suiza) el 19 de enero de 1973, estudió ilustración en la École Émile Cohl y antropología en la Universidad Lumière, en Lyon. Su primer largometraje, La vida de Calabacín (Ma vie de Courgette, 2016), fue aclamado por la crítica y el público internacional, y obtuvo múltiples reconocimientos, incluyendo una nominación al Oscar. Ahora presenta su segundo largometraje: Salvajes.