bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Méthode d'évaluation de l'efficacité des produits de protection des billes de coupe fraîche
Authors: Durand Patrick Y.
Published: December 2024

Le Centre Technique Forestier Tropical a développé depuis plusieurs années une méthode d'essai permettant d'évaluer l'efficacité insecticide et fongicide de produits de protection temporaire des billes fraîchement abattues.Cette méthode, dont les grandes lignes sont expliquées ici, a été utilisée en Côte d'Ivoire pour tester de nombreux produits, et au cours de ces essais des améliorations ont été apportées.Ces améliorations ont été apportées afin de quantifier la dégradation biologique des grumes, ce qui est le seul moyen de comparer l'efficacité entre eux, c'est-à-dire de donner un avis précis sur un produit de protection.Un dispositif expérimental différent est également proposé, afin d'obtenir une plus grande précision statistique.
ISRAELI EMPIRE AND END-TIMES
Authors: Eliansyah Ivan
Published: December 2024

Since the founding of the state of Israel there has been a series of prolonged conflicts between Israel and the surrounding Arab countries, and especially Palestine. The entire global community was shocked by the issue of the bombardment of women and children in Gaza and Rafah. Amid the chaos of the Western subjectivity lobby and the silence of several influential muslim leaders and the UN, the Islamic and non-Islamic world needs to understand the future roots of Israel’s mysterious agenda through ta’wīl and predictive analysis of Islamic Eschatology initiated by Imran Nazar  Hosein. This article examines Israel’s agenda by studying the chronological eschatological concept of “Three Paxes” especially “Pax Judaica” using analytical-descriptive methods. In this qualitative research, researchers used library research by collecting data from several references such as main reference books, journals, videos, and others. According to the findings in this article, in Islamic Eschatology; the agenda is three stages starting in Great Britain (Pax Britannica) then in the US (Pax Americana), and moving on to Israel (Pax Judaica) before finally, the Antichrist appears to take over the throne of King Solomon in Jerusalem. Finally, the conclusion of Israel’s agenda from Imran Hosein’s allegorical interpretation is none other than to prepare a false Jesus (al-Dajjāl) after his systems (control of usury and the monetary system, politics, the emergence of Gog and Magog and biggest war) begin to be fulfilled.
Važnost okolišne sigurnosti u europskoj sigurnosnoj arhitekturi
Authors: Lucić Danijela , Bilić Josip
Published: December 2024

U radu se propituju trendovi sigurnosnih strategija Europske unije, odnosno jednog aspekta sigurnosti – okolišnog. S obzirom na to da već više od tri desetljeća sigurnosne politike gledaju na okolišni element kao jedan od pet ključnih za (nad)nacionalnu, ali i individualnu sigurnost, u radu se razmatra zastupljenost tog elementa u strategijama sigurnosti Europske unije. Analiziraju se promjene u ključnim sigurnosnim dokumentima EU te se postavlja pitanje o zastupljenosti okolišne sigurnosti u sigurnosnim strategijama EU i mogućim posljedicama neuravnoteženih sigurnosnih politika. Analiziraju se četiri ključna sigurnosna dokumenta EU: Sigurna Europa u boljem svijetu (2003), Unutarnja sigurnosna strategija za Europsku uniju (2010), Globalna strategija za vanjsku i sigurnosnu politiku Europske unije (2016) te Strateški kompas za sigurnost i obranu (2022). Ne umanjujući značaj okolišne sigurnosti, zaključuje se kako prioritiziranje jedne dimenzije sigurnosti može generirati brojne sigurnosne rizike, no i da okolišna sigurnost može biti važan konstitutivni element nekih drugih sigurnosnih dimenzija. Tvrdi se da analizirani pristup okolišnim politikama može postati identitetsko pitanje, odnosno način izdvajanja i razlikovanja Europske unije od drugih nacionalnih i nadnacionalnih aktera te se u radu propituju moguće posljedice takve strateške orijentacije.
Performance Analysis of Virtual Tour Navigation Guides for Landmark Recognition
Authors: Akbar Muhamad Aminul , Afirianto Tri , Arwani Issa , Pinandito Aryo , Wibowo Agung Ari
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Virtual Tour Navigation should make it easy for beginners to find all the places in the virtual environment and allow them to remember or gain landmark knowledge about the virtual environment being explored. Navigation guides help novices to find and reach locations quickly, but the use of guides can reduce the acquisition of spatial knowledge because users are less active in encoding the environment into spatial working memory. Generally, users can move between locations using navigation arrows on the virtual tour. All navigation arrows are displayed to be able to move throughout the room according to the user's wishes, which we call non-linear or free navigation. This causes beginners to get lost and fail to find all locations. This research proposes a user guide in Virtual Tour by limiting user exploration. User exploration can only be done linearly where certain navigation arrows appear gradually every time a room is found. To prevent users from getting lost, navigation arrows are coloured differently when heading to locations they have already visited. This research was applied to virtual tours based on 360 panoramic photos. The test results showed that virtual tours that used linear navigation guides obtained faster completion times than virtual tours with non-linear navigation. In testing landmark knowledge, there was no significant difference between linear and non-linear virtual tours. This shows that the guidelines proposed by the researchers do not cause a decrease in spatial learning outcomes and still provide advantage in navigation time.
A Decision Support System For Determining Photography Vendors In The City Of Semarang Using The Hybrid SAW Method In A Multi Attribute Topsis
Authors: Afrian Putra Viki , Untari N Dewi Handayani
Published: December 2024

AbstractWedding photography vendors are used as one of the most important things in capturing a moment of happiness felt by the newlywed couple, the families of both parties and their closest relatives who were present to enliven the wedding ceremony that was held. The many types of vendors offering their services make it difficult for prospective clients to determine the type of vendor that suits the client's wishes. This is a major problem for prospective clients in finding photography vendors that suit their budget and desires. Apart from that, prospective clients also do not know how many types of photography vendors are available in that city. To overcome this, a system is needed using the SAW and TOPSIS methods. The purpose of this research is. The purpose of this research is to find out the results of implementing the SAW and TOPSIS methods in the support system for determining the type of photography vendor in Semarang City. The system development method used is waterfall. As a result of implementing these two methods, the system created has met expectations to be able to assist in providing recommendations for photography vendors. From the results of black box testing, it can be concluded that the system has succeeded in producing recommendations for photography vendors in Semarang City and meets functional needs.
Assessment of changes in leaf biochemical constituents of palas (Butea monosperma) during different stages of lac insect (Kerria lacca Kerr) life cycle
Authors: Lohot Vaibhav , Thamilarasi K , Ghosh J. , Mohansundaram A. , Thakur Vishwa V.
Published: December 2024

Lac insect (Kerria lacca Kerr) is an important source of natural lac resin. Its cultivation has been strengthening the economy of farmers who depends on the forest resources for their livelihood. Palas (Butea monosperma) is a major host plant for lac insect cultivation. Being a phloem sap feeder, lac insect exerts stress on the host plant; therefore, to cope up with stress host plant undergoes a variety of biochemical and physiological changes. The present study was attempted to analyze the important biochemical changes in the host plant palas during different stages of rangeeni lac insect life cycle (baisakhi summer crop). The study revealed that lowest level of total sugar, soluble protein, free phenol and proline were found after lac insect mating stage (fertilization). The period after lac insect mating till maturity is critical period due to high demand of phloem sap for lac insect development. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain nutritional demands of host plants at critical period of lac insect development for achieving high lac production.
Feasibility and acceptability of a contextualized brief Psychological Intervention for people with bipolar disorder in rural Ethiopia
Authors: Demissie Mekdes , Hanlon Charlotte , Ng Lauren , Mayston Rosie , Fekadu Abebaw
Published: December 2024

Background: There is a huge unmet need for appropriate psychological interventions for bipolar disorder for use in low-and middle-income countries. We developed a Psychological Intervention for BD in Ethiopia using the Medical Research Council’s framework for the Development and Evaluation of Complex Interventions in a primary health care setting in Ethiopia. The aim of this study is to investigate the feasibility, acceptability and fidelity of this newly developed psychological intervention for BD in a PHC setting in south-central Ethiopia.
Method. A total of 12 euthymic people with bipolar disorder and five caregivers participated in five 20-minute weekly sessions of the psychosocial intervention. We used a mixed-method evaluation, including in-depth qualitative interviews, fidelity ratings of a random selection of 25% of the audio recorded intervention sessions, and self-reported change in symptom severity. We used thematic analysis for qualitative data and descriptive analysis for quantitative data.
Results: Except for one caregiver, all participants completed all five-sessions. Intervention providers and recipients expressed satisfaction with the intervention. Intervention providers confirmed that the intervention can be provided in the primary health care setting, although 20-minutes was considered insufficient. While participants acknowledged the importance of involving caregivers in the intervention, they raised privacy concerns. Intervention providers’ adherence to the manual was moderate. Preliminary findings indicate a reduction in depressive symptoms post-intervention and improvement in providers’ perceived knowledge and skills.
Conclusions: This contextually developed psychological intervention for bipolar disorder has promising feasibility, acceptability and potential utility. Further studies should evaluate time considerations and effectiveness.
Trial registration: the trial was registered on 16 August 2024, retrospectively on the Pan African Clinical Trial Registry database [PACTR202408896160144],
https://pactr.samrc.ac.za/TrialDisplay.aspx?TrialID=31727
Formation permeability estimation using mud loss data by deep learning
Authors: Abdollahfard Yaser , Mirabbasi Seyed Morteza , Ahmadi Mohammad , Ashoorian Sefatallah , Hemmati-Sarapardeh Abdolhossein
Published: December 2024

Permeability estimation plays an essential role in the assessment of reservoirs and hydrocarbon extraction. There are various methods to evaluate the formation and estimate the formation permeability, but in some cases, the evaluation may not be done or it may not be done correctly. This study focuses on a novel method to estimate the formation's permeability with appropriate accuracy using the mud loss data. Machine learning applications are becoming more popular nowadays and can succeed in many fields. This current research focuses on the application of mud loss data and deep learning to estimate the formation's permeability. To implement and validate our methodology, it is considered pilot cases including reservoir and drilling parameters values (depth, formation type, formation thickness, mud density, mud viscosity, and formation permeability). It is assumed that mud loss was occurred because of deferential pressure between formation pressure and bottom-hole pressure. The mud loss rate data were generated at different sets of reservoir and drilling data values using a reservoir simulator and then evaluated by calculating the correlation coefficients to ensure their validity and to check the fit under real conditions. This can be used to estimate the formation permeability values. One-dimensional convolutional neural networks(1D-CNN), a type of convolutional neural network, is utilized to be trained with data to perform a regression problem based on the contribution of flattening, dropout, and fully connected layers to estimate permeability with high accuracy (training data R2= 0.970, testing data R2= 0.964). Then the new deep learning method, Deep jointly informed neural network (DJINN), with the cooperation of neural networks and decision trees, provides a more accurate model than 1D-CNN (training data R2= 0.978, testing data R2= 0.972). These descriptions may provide new applications for mud loss data, where data while drilling can be used to predict formation permeability and provide insights for petroleum engineers to accurately measure design.
Single-cell analysis reveals that GFAP+ dedifferentiated Schwann cells promote tumor progress in PNI-positive distal cholangiocarcinoma via lactate/HMGB1 axis
Authors: Zhai Wenlong , Zu Ziyang , Zhang Chong , Shi Jianxiang , Chen Kunlun , Tang Hongwei , Hu Kaizhao , Liu Enchi , Ji Chengyang , Feng Ruo , Shi Xiaojing
Published: December 2024

Distal cholangiocarcinoma (dCCA) is a highly lethal malignancy that accounts for approximately 40% of patients with primary cholangiocarcinoma. Remarkable cellular heterogeneity and perineural invasion (PNI) are two typical features of dCCA. Deciphering the complex interplay between neoplastic and neural cells is crucial for understanding the mechanisms propelling PNI-positive dCCA progression. Herein, we conduct single-cell RNA sequencing on 24 715 cells from two pairs of PNI-positive dCCA tumors and adjacent tissues, identifying eight unique cell types. Malignant cells exhibit significant inter- and intra-tumor heterogeneity. We delineate the compositional and functional phenotypes of five Schwann cell (SC) subsets in PNI-positive dCCA. Moreover, our analyses reveal two potential cell subtypes critical to forming PNI: NEAT1+ malignant cells characterized by hypoxia and GFAP+ dedifferentiated SCs featuring hypermetabolism. Further bioinformatics uncover extensive cellular interactions between these two subpopulations. Functional experiments confirm that lactate in the hypoxic tumor microenvironment can induce GFAP-dedifferentiation in SCs, which promotes cancer cell invasion and progression through upregulating HMGB1. Taken together, our findings offer a thorough characterization of the transcriptional profile in PNI-positive dCCA and unveil potential therapeutic targets of dCCA PNI.
Metabolic state uncovers prognosis insights of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients
Authors: Piao Hai-long , Feng Tingze , Li Pengfei , Li Siyi , Wang Yuhan , Lv Jing , Xia Tian , Lee Hoy-Jong , Chen Di , Ma Yegang
Published: December 2024

Background
Metabolite and protein interactions (MPIs) play vital roles in cancer metabolism; however, how MPIs orchestrate with the esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) microenvironment remains unclear. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the metabolic landscape of the ESCC microenvironment based on the MPI network and multi-scaled transcriptomics data.
Methods
First, we characterized the metabolic states of the cells in ESCC based on single-cell transcriptome profiles of the critical metabolite-interacting proteins. Next, we defined the metabolic patterns of each ESCC patient based on the compositions of different metabolic states in the bulk sample, and the ESCC samples were clustered into distinct subtypes.
Results
As a result, sixteen ESCC metabolic states were identified. Each of the seven cell types in tumor microenvironments had disparate metabolic states, which reflected the high metabolic heterogeneity of ESCC. Four ESCC subtypes showing differences in the compositions of the metabolic states were identified, and significant differences in prognosis, clinical features, gene expressions, and pathways. Interestingly, inactivation of cellular detoxification may be related to the poor prognosis of ESCC patients.
Conclusions
Overall, we redefine robust ESCC prognosis subtypes and identify key MPI pathways in ESCC linking metabolism, thus promoting understanding and clinical applications of ESCC in metabolism heterogeneity.
Transcranial color Doppler in the assessment of cerebrovascular changes in diabetic patients: an observational cross-sectional study
Authors: Habib Asmaa , El-Kaffas Khalid , Ashraf Amira , Hassan Eman
Published: December 2024

Background:
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major independent threat for cerebrovascular disease (CVD), diabetics have a dual risk of stroke compared to nondiabetics. Transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound is an easy, reliable & non-invasive method for assessing cerebral blood flow in various clinical settings including diabetic patients.
Objective
This observational cross-sectional study aimed to assess the differences in TCD measurements between diabetic patients and control subjects, and between type I and type II diabetes.
Methods
We recruited sixty Egyptian participants, 30 diabetic patients (type I or type II), and 30 healthy control subjects between October 2022 & May 2023. TCD and carotid duplex examinations were performed for all participants after obtaining an informed oral consent.
Results
Declared significant difference in the mean middle cerebral artery (MCA) Pulsatility index (PI) and Resistance index (RI) values in diabetics compared to control. The MCA pulsatility index (MCA-PI) was significantly higher in diabetic patients compared to control subjects, as was the MCA-RI. The PI & RI of the MCAs were significantly higher in type II diabetes compared to type I diabetes. Mean of PI and RI of both MCAs can significantly predict diabetes with cutoff point 0.75 and 0.5 respectively with sensitivity 80% and specificity 50% for both.
Conclusion
The MCA-PI & RI in TCD ultrasound is significantly correlated with diabetes. The results suggest that TCD could be a useful tool to assess cerebral hemodynamic changes in diabetic people.
Interactions Between the Great Wall and Geographical Environment: An Application of Monte Carlo Simulation in Ming Dynasty Yansui Defense District
Authors: Yuan Li , Li Zhaoyi , Wang Yizhen , Hao Zhiguo , Yu Chunlei
Published: December 2024

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Great Wall's site selection strategy embodies a nuanced interplay of geographical environmental intelligence, reflecting the sophisticated spatial cognition of ancient Chinese military engineering. To comprehensively understand the heritage-geographical environment interaction mechanisms, this study integrates Monte Carlo simulation, spatial density analysis, kernel density estimation, and partial correlation analysis into a novel ‘Geographical Factor-Oriented Cognitive Framework for Great Wall Site Selection’. The framework deconstructs the intrinsic relationship between the Great Wall and its natural environment across three critical dimensions: spatial representation, environmental preferences, and defensive features. By systematically analyzing the interaction between individual and composite geographical factors, the research offers an innovative scientific approach to interpreting the underlying spatial logic of heritage site selection. The proposed framework is employed in a case study of the Ming Dynasty Yansui Defense District. The quantitative results indicate that the Great Wall demonstrates a significant layout strategy that combines high-density frontline defense with deep strategic support. Depending on the geographical characteristics of the eastern, central, and western routes, the siting is influenced by specific geographical combination factors, showing distinct regional characteristics: the eastern route fully utilizes the geographical advantage of numerous river valleys, with elevation and hydrographic systems being the core influencing factors, showing significant partial correlation; the central route transitions from loess ridges to desert grasslands, where visibility becomes the primary consideration for constructing the defense system; for the western route, in the loess high plain area, the elevation increases sharply, and the number of watchtowers increases, with the partial correlation of elevation and slope significantly enhanced, reflecting adjustments in defense focus and strategy. Additionally, each heritage type exhibits differentiated adaptability to geographical factors based on its specific functional characteristics, further highlighting the critical interaction between heritage siting, topography, and military strategic needs. This research provides a scientific approach to understanding the wisdom behind the Great Wall’s site selection.
Unveiling the Molecular Mechanisms of γ-polyglutamic acid-Mediated Drought Tolerance in Cotton through Transcriptomic and Physiological Analyses
Authors: Wang Ziyu , Zhang Xin , Liusui Yunhao , Fu Wanwan , Han AiXia , Zhao Dongmei , Yue Jisheng , Tu Yongfeng , Zhang Jingbo , Guo Yanjun
Published: December 2024

Background
Drought severely impacts the growth of cotton, and the application of plant biostimulants offers an effective approach to enhancing crop drought tolerance. γ-Poly-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) is a novel and environmentally friendly biostimulant, but its functions and mechanisms in responding to drought stress in cotton are still unclear.
Results
This study aims to elucidate the role of the plant biostimulant γ-PGA in the response of cotton to drought stress. Cotton seedlings treated with exogenous γ-PGA and a control group were subjected to drought conditions, and phenotypic observations along with measurements of relevant physiological indicators were conducted. The results showed that the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and peroxidase (POD), as well as the proline (PRO) content in the leaves of γ-PGA-treated cotton, were higher than those in the control group, while malondialdehyde (MDA) content was lower. This indicates that exogenous application of γ-PGA can effectively enhance cotton's tolerance to drought stress. Subsequently, transcriptome sequencing was performed on the leaves of cotton plants under drought stress in both the γ-PGA-treated and control groups. The results revealed that γ-PGA treatment led to the upregulation of 1,658 genes and the downregulation of 589 genes. Among these differentially expressed genes (DEGs), 233 were transcription factors, suggesting that γ-PGA participates in the cotton drought stress response by regulating the expression of numerous transcription factors. Most of the DEGs were associated with the plant hormone signal transduction pathways and the MAPK signaling pathway, indicating that γ-PGA enhances cotton's drought tolerance primarily by regulating these two signaling pathways.
Conclusions
This study elucidates the effects of exogenous γ-PGA on drought resistance in cotton, as well as the molecular mechanisms underlying this resistance. The findings provide a theoretical foundation for the future application of γ-PGA to enhance drought tolerance in cotton.
Network of Cognitive, Emotional, and Pain Perception Factors Linked to Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Thoughts and Behaviors in Chinese Adolescents
Authors: Luo Wei , Gong Jingbo , Zhou Han-yu , Guo Juanjuan , Xiao Jieyu , Yan Chao , Chen Yuqi
Published: December 2024

Background
The cognitive-emotional model posits that negative self-concepts and maladaptive emotional regulation are key factors contributing to Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI). However, the interplay between pain perception, pain management, and these cognitive and emotional factors in the context of NSSI remains unclear. In this study, we employed a network approach to investigate the network structures of these factors related to NSSI thoughts and behaviors among Chinese adolescents. Additionally, we examined how depressive symptoms might moderate these associations.
Methods
A sample of 2756 adolescents validly completed self-report questionnaires about their emotional experiences, self-cognition, pain perception, depression level and frequency of NSSI. Network analyses were used to examine the interrelationship between NSSI, emotional experiences, self-cognition and pain perception. A network comparison test was further conducted between Non-depression proneness (Non-DP) group and depression proneness (DP) group.
Results
Among the cognitive-emotional-pain factors network, cognitive (i.e., early maladaptive schemas), pain perception (i.e., tolerance for mental pain) as well as NSSI thoughts were the main factors most strongly associated with NSSI behavior. A network comparison test showed that, compared to the Non-DP group, the DP group exhibited a negative association between pain endurance and NSSI thoughts, additionally, NSSI thoughts had higher centrality in the DP group’s network.
Conclusions
Our study highlighted the significant roles of cognitive and pain perception factors in adolescent NSSI behavior, supporting the cognitive-emotional-pain theoretical hypothesis. Additionally, these findings underscore the importance of mental pain tolerance and NSSI thoughts in understanding NSSI in depressed adolescents, offering new perspectives for prevention strategies.
#13 – Rassismus & Medien Teil 1
Authors: Merz Redaktion , Häusinger Stephanie , Tuchscheerer Judith , Fajembola Olaolu
Published: December 2024

Die neue Podcast-Reihe nimmt die Chancen und Herausforderungen rund um ‚Rassismus und Medien‘ in den Blick. In der Arbeit der Amadeu Antonio Stiftung nehmen Projekte gegen Hass im Netz seit einigen Jahren deutlich zu. Gleichzeitig nutzt die Stiftung sämtliche mediale Plattformen bei ihrer Anti-Rassismus-Arbeit. Stephanie Häusinger und Judith Tuchscheerer (2:45 - 31:35) berichten von der Rolle von digitalen Medien in ihrer Arbeit in den Projekten ‚firewall‘ und ‚re:set‘ der Amadeu Antonio Stiftung. Und im Interview mit Olaolu Fajembola (ab 31:50), Gründerin des diversen Spielzimmer-Onlineshops ‚tebalou‘, sprechen wir über die (noch deutlich fehlende) Diversität in medialen Angeboten für Kinder und die Idee hinter ihrem Geschäft.
#5 – Eltern & Medien Teil 1
Authors: Merz Redaktion , Kloos Nadine , Lutz Klaus
Published: December 2024

In der merz-Ausgabe 21-2 dreht sich alles rund um das Thema 'Eltern & Medien'.
In den kommenden Podcast-Folgen haben wir uns spannende Interviewpartner*innen aus ganz unterschiedlichen Bereichen ausgesucht, die an der Schnittstelle zu 'Eltern & Medien' arbeiten.
In der ersten Folge dieser Reihe kommen zwei Gäste aus dem Bereich Programmplanung für Kinder-Fernsehen zu Wort: Redakteurin Joana hat sich mit Dr. Astrid Plenk (1:30-24:30) unterhalten. Sie ist Programmgeschäftsführerin des KiKA. Und Kati spricht mit der Leiterin der Medienforschung bei SuperRTL, Birgit Guth (ab Minute 25). Mit beiden Interviewpartnerinnen haben wir uns darüber unterhalten, wie Sender Eltern und Kinder dabei unterstützen können, Medien kompetent und souverän nutzen zu lernen.
Ingold, Selina & Maurer, Björn (Hrsg.). (2024). Making und Schule. Praxishandbuch für Schulentwicklung und Unterricht. kopaed. 360 S., 24,80 €.
Authors: Wagner Veronika
Published: December 2024

Immer wieder stehen traditionelle Lernmethoden in der Kritik. Ergänzend zu institutionali- sierten Formen der Bildung entwickeln sich daher neue Ansätze wie das Making. Die sogenannte Maker*innen-Bewegung basiert auf dem Grundgedanken ‚Do it yourself‘, der mithilfe von Handwerk, neuen Technologien so- wie der Entwicklung von zum Beispiel Elektronik umgesetzt wird. Außerdem trägt Making dazu bei, die Digitalität greif- und erlebbar zu machen. Der Fokus liegt auf dem Erleben von Selbstwirksamkeit, außerdem zeichnet sich das Making durch praktisches Lernen, Kreativität und Lerngemeinschaft aus. Um diese Werte umzusetzen, gibt es sogenannte Maker-Spaces, also offene Werkstatträume, in welchen Menschen ihren kreativen Ideen nachgehen können und Materialien dafür zur Verfügung gestellt bekommen. Basierend auf diesem Konzept entwickelt sich der Trend, über außerschulische MakerSpaces hinaus Making auch in den Schulalltag zu integrieren. Das Handbuch Making und Schule nimmt Lehrende und weitere schulische Akteur*innen an die Hand, welche Schulentwicklungsprojekte mit Fokus auf Maker Education anstoßen wollen. Innerhalb von sechs Abschnitten werden Informationen über die Phasen der Realisierung eines Maker-Projekts erläutert, gegliedert in Starten, Planen, Konzipieren, Umsetzen, Unterrichten und Weiterentwickeln. Ergänzt werden die Inhalte durch grafische Checklisten und konkrete (visuelle) Vorschläge zur praktischen Umsetzung. Die Inhalte reichen von Grundvoraussetzungen einer Schule über die Budgetplanung bis hin zu den Zuständigkeiten im Making-Team. Zudem werden Ideen für die Unterrichtsgestaltung sowie Beispielprojekte vorgestellt.
Lesende profitieren von umfangreichen praktischen Erfahrungen der Autor*innen, da das Buch auf der dreijährigen Erprobung von Making Education an fünf Pilotschulen mit unterschiedlichen Bedingungen fundiert. Daher eignet es sich hervorragend für alle, die Making in ihrem eigenen Umfeld umsetzen möchten. Der chronologische Schritt-für-Schritt-Auf- bau sorgt dafür, dass man langsam einen Zugang zum Thema gewinnen kann und sich abschließend umfangreich informiert fühlt.
Corporate culture as the social foundation of strategic management of virtual teams
Authors: Bielova Olena , Bielov Oleksandr
Published: December 2024

The article explores the features of corporate culture as a social basis for managing virtual teams in the context of modern digital transformation and globalization. It considers the role of the corporate culture of organizations in the context of managing virtual teams. The importance of effective mechanisms of corporate culture in maintaining work productivity, motivation, professional and personal development, and cohesion of employees in virtual teams, where the actual presence of the employee in the office is minimized or absent, which causes many risks and challenges, is determined. The study highlights important aspects of corporate culture, such as the social foundation of strategic management of virtual teams and, in particular, its influence on communication, coordination, trust, and adaptation of new employees in remote work conditions. An analysis of the role of strategic management for virtual teams of organizations and the role of corporate culture was carried out, and its advantages and disadvantages were highlighted. To overcome the key risks and challenges of working with virtual teams, taking into account the specifics of their functioning, the key principles of forming an organization's corporate culture are proposed. The article reveals how corporate values help overcome cultural barriers and ensure effective cooperation in multinational teams. Special attention is paid to the issue of forming an optimal scheme for the gradual formation and development of the organization's corporate culture, with an emphasis on the criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the culture, as well as on the need to develop communication strategies, taking into account the specifics of the work of virtual teams. The article emphasizes the importance of developing new tools and approaches to support the motivation of inclusiveness and ethical standards in the development of corporate culture for members of virtual teams of the organization, which is a real challenge of today's organizations in crisis and unstable conditions.
Light and fast renderings of limit sets for Fuchsian and Kleinian groups
Authors: Rosa Alessandro
Published: December 2024

After introducing some basic mathematical theory on kleinian groups, we discuss both technical features and drawbacks of the classic approach adopted to render the digital representation of diagrams that display either the action of tessellation and the limit sets related to Kleinian groups in one complex variable. We will then follow to illustrating the details of a new approach, based upon numerical base conversion. This discussion will be supported by pseudo-code, in order to explain the implementation guidelines. Finally, we will review the benefits of this algorithm.
Prospects of J. Biden and D. Trump on the eve of the 2024 presidential election through the lens of Hispanic electorate
Authors:   Georgy Arbatov Institute for U.S. and Canada Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chernykh Marina
Published: December 2024

The article reveals the definitions of the key terms for this study: “Hispanic” and “Latino”, taking into account the specifics of Russian and American science. This article provides a portrait of Hispanic voters on the eve of the 2024 presidential election, identifies their key characteristics, in particular age, educational attainment, states in which significant shares of their population live and the growth trend of their electoral activity. A record number of Hispanic Americans are highly likely to vote in 2024. The article identifies their key issues that directly influence their political choices. The vast majority is the middle working class, which is concerned with pressing economic issues rather than the issues of racial and ethnic inequality, gender equality, protection of sexual minorities, climate change and others that the Democratic Party has focused on. Moreover, the article reveals the reasons why Biden’s approval rating has fallen. Among them are the difficult economic situation and illegal immigration crisis that erupted under his administration, the policy of the 46th president and general trends of Hispanic voters. In addition, the article provides predictions for the 2024 elections through the lens of their electorate. For the first time in U.S. history, the Republican candidate outperforms the Democratic candidate in terms of its level of support. Latinos may become the key group that will return D. Trump to the White House. The likelihood that Biden will again triumph in a number of swing states through their support is minimal, which significantly reduces his chances of winning the upcoming elections.
Heuristic potential of media analysis in the researching of international relations (on the example of regional integration associations)
Authors:   Primakov Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Rekeda Sergey
Published: December 2024

The analysis presented in the article possesses a methodological essence — it is dedicated to the evaluation and portrayal of the potential of media analysis in the exploration of international relations. The need for a comprehensive analysis of the impact of the journalistic community, social networks, and traditional media on global processes is supported by the concept of “meditization of society”. Media analysis is suggested as a suitable instrument for addressing this research objective, a technique predominantly utilized in the corporate realm — in fields such as marketing and public relations — to ascertain the positioning of a specific brand within the information domain. The primary goal of the article is to conceptualize the successful practical application of studying the media portrayal of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) through the methodology of media analysis for the examination of other components of worldwide relations. In pursuit of this aim, the article presents an original definition of media analysis within international relations, a variety of global relations themes that can be explored through the medium of media analysis, a compilation of essential elements of media activity crucial in the examination of worldwide relations utilizing media analysis, and a systematic procedure for implementing media analysis in the study of international relations. The efficacy of media analysis is exemplified through the case study of the “Eurasian Media Index” research project, conducted by the author of the article from 2017 to 2021 — the project’s objective was to analyze the media portrayal of the Eurasian Economic Union over a period of time. Drawing from this experience, the article provides insights into the potential of employing such a supplementary method for the examination of alternative facets of global politics. Noteworthy applications of media analysis within international relations include monitoring media patterns that mirror political shifts; managing information flows to mitigate political vulnerabilities in cross-border relations; promptly addressing emerging media challenges; delineating a thorough media representation of an international entity or process to devise an apt communication strategy; and evaluating the impact of global developments on the perception and image of an international entity or process.
International information security: From classical towards network diplomacy in Russia
Authors:   Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Bulva Valeria
Published: December 2024

The article examines the formation of a new area of international relations — international information security, as well as its further division into three tracks — security in the use of ICTs and ICTs themselves, combating information crime, Internet governance. The author analyzes the way the model of diplomatic interaction has been transformed based on the example of cooperation in the above areas. The study shows that international information security, one of the areas of new threats and challenges, requires the development of network diplomacy tools as auxiliary elements of classical interstate diplomacy. This format makes it possible to attract various stakeholders along with states, and a flexible approach to the organizational structure (the absence of hierarchy) allows one to establish contacts not only with full members, but also with external partners (Russia-ASEAN, BRICS+ etc.). The Russian Federation strives to preserve the UN-centric model of cooperation in the field of international information security, using the platforms created on its initiative — the Open Working Group on Security in the use of ICTs and ICTs themselves and the UN Ad Hoc Open-ended Committee on the development of a universal Convention against the use of information and communication technologies for criminal purposes, as well as the International Telecommunication Union. At the same time, Russia intensifies cooperation at the regional and transregional level in order to consolidate the efforts of the world majority, which could ensure the promotion of Russian initiatives in the international arena aimed at preventing conflicts in the information space and minimizing the damage from incidents in the use of ICTs.
The first translations of Gogol’s works in Serbia (1849–1860)
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Sartakov Egor V.
Published: December 2024

The article deals with the all early translations of Gogol’s works into Serbian (1849–1860). The lower chronological limit is explained by the discovery of the first known translation of Gogol into Serbian, the upper one by the release of the first Serbian realistic novel by Yakov Ignatovich, focused on “Dead Souls”, which indicated the transition of Gogol’s influence to a qualitatively new level. The article also establishes the precedent texts of translations, since the first translations were made from intermediary languages, primarily German. The names of the first translators of Gogol’s stories have been established based on the archive of Matitsa serbskaya in Novi Sad (Serbia). It is revealed that the acquaintance of Serbian readers with Gogol began with the romantic works of the Ukrainian cycle. This can be explained by the fact that foreign readers saw the national Russian flavor in these stories and, although Gogol depicted the romantic world of Little Russia in them, foreign readers perceived him as a source of information about an unknown and fabulous country — Russia. In addition, these translations are considered in the broad context of the Serbian newspaper and magazine discourse of the era. It is found that the early translations of Gogol were made at a time of heightened interest in the Balkans to Russia and its culture, when the Crimean War (1853–1856) marked the anti-Turkish vector of Russian policy, which was enthusiastically received in the Yugoslav countries, still dependent on Turkey. Moreover, the first translations of Gogol not only introduced the Serbian cultural community to the work of the Russian writer, but also contributed to a qualitative change in Serbian literature from romanticism to realism, which once again confirmed the thesis about the genetic relationship of Slavic literatures and the emergence of “hybrid cultures” (Roman Jakobson) in the history of the Slavic languages.
Desempenho agronômico e qualidade de alho nobre livre de vírus em função do tamanho do bulbilho e espaçamento de plantio em região de altitude do semiárido
Authors:   , Lima Mayky Francley Pereira de
Published: December 2024

No Brasil, o alho é uma hortaliça de elevada importância econômica e social, devido à área plantada e à grande necessidade de mão-de-obra. No entanto, apesar da produtividade brasileira ter aumentado nos últimos anos, ainda há uma dependência do alho importado para atender a demanda interna. Dessa forma, com o intuito de mudar esse panorama, práticas de manejo como a manipulação do arranjo espacial de plantas, através de alterações de espaçamentos entre plantas, bem como o uso de alho-semente livre de vírus e associado ao tamanho de bulbilho-semente, torna-se uma alternativa promissora para garantir níveis mais elevados de produtividade e qualidade do alho. Diante disso, o objetivo deste trabalho é avaliar características de produção, qualidade e rentabilidade de alho convencional e livre de vírus em função do tamanho de bulbilho-semente e espaçamento entre plantas. Dois experimentos foram conduzidos simultaneamente, utilizando alho livre de vírus e convencional, em Portalegre-RN. O delineamento experimental foi o de blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram dispostos em parcelas subdivididas. sendo as parcelas representadas pelo tamanho dos bulbilhos: grande e pequenos. As subparcelas foram compostas por quatro espaçamentos entre plantas: 7,5; 10,0; 12,5 e 15,0 cm. Os dados dos experimentos foram submetidos às análises de variância conjunta. Foram avaliados: emergência, número de folhas, altura de plantas, estande final, ciclo cultural, percentagem de superbrotamento, massa média de bulbos, produtividade total e comercial, classificação dos bulbos, número de bulbilhos por bulbos, classificação dos bulbilhos, custo operacional, receita bruta e receita líquida, diâmetro de bulbo, sólidos solúveis, açúcares solúveis totais, acidez titulável, relação SS/AT, pungência, sólidos totais e índice industrial. O uso de alho-semente livre de vírus e bulbilho grande proporcionaram maior crescimento vegetativo, produtividade e retorno econômico. A combinação entre o alho-semente livre de vírus, bulbilho de tamanho grande e espaçamento de 12,5 cm entre plantas resultou em maior produtividade comercial (11,1 t ha-1) e receita líquida (R$ 85.151,00 ha-1). Para o alho convencional, sugere-se a utilização de bulbilhos grandes com espaçamento de 7,5 cm entre plantas (R$ 25.815,00 ha-1). Para os atributos de qualidade, o alho livre de vírus, bem como os espaçamentos entre 12,5 e 15,0 cm promoveram maior diâmetro de bulbos, acidez titulável, pungência e índice industrial, possibilitando a produção de bulbos com melhor qualidade e com boas perspectivas para a industrialização
Crescimento, acúmulo de macronutrientes e adubação fosfatada de alho nobre em região de altitude no semiárido
Authors:   , Silva Otaciana Maria dos Prazeres da
Published: December 2024

A expansão do cultivo do alho para novas áreas pode promover aumento da produção nacional, no entanto as plantas serão influenciadas pelas condições edafoclimáticas do local, sendo necessária uma adequação das técnicas de manejo empregadas atualmente na cultura, dentre elas a adubação fosfatada. Assim, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar o efeito de doses de fósforo sobre o crescimento, acúmulo de nutrientes e produtividade do alho nobre cultivado em região de altitude do semiárido. O trabalho foi conduzido no município de Portalegre, RN, de junho a setembro de 2017. A cultivar estudada foi a Roxo Pérola de Caçador. O delineamento foi em blocos casualizados completos, com quatro repetições. Nas avaliações de crescimento e acúmulo de nutrientes, os tratamentos foram dispostos em parcelas subdivididas. As parcelas foram compostas pelas doses de fósforo: 0, 60, 120, 180 e 240 kg ha-1. As subparcelas foram formadas pelas épocas de amostragem de plantas (30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 e 90 dias após o plantio). Foram mensurados: área foliar, matéria seca da parte aérea, do bulbo e total, razão bulbar, razão de área foliar, taxa de crescimento absoluto, taxa de crescimento relativo e taxa assimilatória líquida. Foram quantificados os acúmulos de N, P, K, Ca e Mg, da parte aérea, bulbo e total. Para as avaliações de produção, os tratamentos foram constituídos por doses de fósforo: 0, 60, 120, 180 e 240 kg ha-1. Avaliou-se: altura de plantas, número de folhas; ciclo, estande final; massa média de bulbos; percentagem de superbrotamento; produtividade total, comercial e não comercial de bulbos; número de bulbilhos por bulbo; classificação dos bulbos e bulbilhos, e a dose de máxima eficiência econômica. A máxima área foliar das plantas de alho foi obtida com a dose de 180 kg ha-1 de fósforo. As maiores taxas de crescimento relativo e taxa assimilatória líquida foram obtidas aos 40 dias após o plantio. O maior acúmulo de matéria seca do bulbo e total e maior taxa de crescimento absoluto ocorreram ao final do ciclo da cultura do alho. A partir dos 70 dias após o plantio, as maiores doses de P promoveram os maiores acúmulos total de macronutrientes nas plantas de alho, obtidos ao final do ciclo da cultura. O acúmulo de macronutrientes acompanhou o crescimento das plantas de alho com ordem de extração: N>K>Ca>P>Mg, sendo o N, P e K mais acumulados nos bulbos, enquanto o Ca e Mg nas folhas. A emergência e altura de plantas, estande final, bulbos não comerciais e número de bulbilhos por bulbo não foram influenciados pelas doses de fósforo. As maiores médias de massa média de bulbos e produtividade total de bulbos foram obtidas nas doses de 176 e 182 kg ha-1 de P, respectivamente. A dose de máxima eficiência econômica foi de 165 kg ha-1 de P, que promoveu maior produtividade de bulbos comerciais (6,69 t ha-1)