bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Zmiany poziomu rozwoju gospodarczego województw w okresie pandemii COVID-19 z zastosowaniem metody porządkowania liniowego w ujęciu dynamicznym
Authors: Szewczyk Janina , Badach Elżbieta , Lisek Sławomir , Bożek Jadwiga
Published: March 2024

Celem badań jest ocena skali zmian poziomu rozwoju gospodarczego województw w czasie pandemii COVID-19, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem województwa wielkopolskiego, które zajmuje w całym badanym okresie stosunkowo wysokie miejsce w rankingu. Badania przeprowadzono na podstawie danych GUS. Zastosowano metodę porządkowania liniowego obiektów wielowymiarowych przy normowaniu zmiennych metodą Strahl w ujęciu dynamicznym. Wyznaczono syntetyczny wskaźnik poziomu rozwoju obejmujący 13 zmiennych diagnostycznych i porównano poziom rozwoju gospodarczego województw w latach 2019–2021 oraz w 2010 i 2015 r. Analiza wykazała niewielkie obniżenie wskaźnika w 2020 r., ale w 2021 r. we wszystkich województwach osiągnął on wartość wyższą niż przed pandemią. Dynamika wzrostu była nierównomierna – zmiany w województwach bardziej rozwiniętych były szybsze niż w pozostałych, co spowodowało pogłębienie regionalnych różnic rozwojowych.
Konwergencja efektywności ekonomicznej w gospodarstwach rolnych Wielkopolski
Authors: Bereżnicka Joanna , Wicki Ludwik
Published: March 2024

Wzrost efektywności gospodarowania jest warunkiem przetrwania gospodarstw rolnych w warunkach ciągłego postępu technicznego i zmian w otoczeniu rolnictwa. Największe wyzwania stoją przed gospodarstwami o mniejszej wielkości ekonomicznej ze względu na ich mniejszy potencjał do modernizacji. Aby sprostać wymaganiom otoczenia co do rozmiaru produkcji, dynamika ich wzrostu powinna być wyższa niż w pozostałych klasach. Celem pracy jest określenie zmian efektywności czynników produkcji w gospodarstwach według ich wielkości ekonomicznej oraz ustalenie, czy występuje konwergencja efektywności czynników produkcji w gospodarstwach o różnej wielkości ekonomicznej. Badaniami objęto gospodarstwa z województwa wielkopolskiego za lata 2010–2020. W badanym okresie produkcyjność i wydajność czynników w ujęciu realnym pogarszała się w gospodarstwach każdej klasy wielkości oprócz największych. Nie występowała konwergencja w zakresie badanych wskaźników efektywności, a w przypadku wydajności kapitału obserwowano zwiększanie różnicy między mniejszymi i większymi gospodarstwami. Ustalenia z badań dają podstawę do twierdzenia, że szanse rozwoju w warunkach województwa wielkopolskiego obserwuje się obecnie dla gospodarstw o powierzchni 30 ha i większej, których liczba i znaczenie rosną. Ubywa gospodarstw o powierzchni 1–20 ha. Widoczny jest dychotomiczny rozwój gospodarstw, coraz więcej gospodarstw mniejszych będzie więc pełniło tylko funkcje pomocnicze lub rezydencjonalne.
Miejsca pamięci masowych egzekucji jako element dziedzictwa kulturowego, rozwoju regionalnego i tanatoturystyki na wybranych przykładach z Wielkopolski
Authors: Sahaj Tomasz
Published: March 2024

Celem artykułu jest prezentacja wyników badań terenowych eksplorujących leśne miejsca pamięci masowych egzekucji Polaków dokonanych w latach 1939–1945 podczas niemieckiej okupacji w Kraju Warty (niem. Warthegau) na terenach dzisiejszej Wielkopolski. Masowe groby są elementami kultury materialnej i duchowej, składnikiem narracji historyczno-społecznej i tanatopolityki. Miejsca pamięci otrzymują drugie życie dzięki łączeniu ich z oznakowanymi szlakami i trasami pieszymi, rowerowymi i nordic walking, co wzmaga ruch krajoznawczo-rekreacyjny, sprzyjając odkrywaniu i poznawaniu Wielkopolski. Miejsca martyrologii Wielkopolan przestają być „nie-miejscami pamięci” (Lanzmann 1993), „skażonymi krajobrazami” (Pollack 2014), stają się destynacjami świadomie wybieranymi przez mieszkańców regionu i turystów kulturowych, wzbogacają kapitał sportowo-turystyczny i aktywizują rozwój regionalny. Aktywność ruchowa, sport i turystyka – skorelowane z dziedzictwem kulturowym i historią regionu Wielkopolski – są przedmiotem szczególnego zainteresowania autora artykułu pod kątem możliwości wykorzystania ich potencjału w polityce zrównoważonego rozwoju Wielkopolski i tanatoturystyki. Badania prowadzono w latach 2020–2022, zaktualizowano je w 2023 r.
Non-homogeneous fully nonlinear contracting flows of convex hypersurfaces
Authors: Guan Pengfei , Huang Jiuzhou , Liu Jiawei
Published: March 2024

We consider a general class of non-homogeneous contracting flows of convex hypersurfaces in

R

n
+
1

${\mathbb{R}}^{n+1}$

, and prove the existence and regularity of the flow before extincting to a point in finite time.
Rigidity properties of Colding–Minicozzi entropies
Authors: Bernstein Jacob
Published: March 2024

We show certain rigidity for minimizers of generalized Colding–Minicozzi entropies. The proofs are elementary and work even in situations where the generalized entropies are not monotone along mean curvature flow.
Phytochemical and physicochemical studies of different apple varieties grown in Morocco
Authors: Mohammed Kara , Saghrouchni Hamza , El Abdali Youness , Amine Assouguem , Haoudi Nouha , El fadili Mohamed , Amar Aya , Hamijo Tareq , Var Isil , Ullah Riaz , Rachid Zerhouni Abdou , Jamila Bahhou
Published: March 2024

The apple is an important part of the human diet and is one of the most popular fruits in Morocco, with varieties that are now suitable for human consumption. This study aims to clarify several aspects of apples, such as their physical and chemical compositions and nutrient profiles. Total polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins, and anthocyanins were determined using spectrophotometer and organic acid compounds were identified by high-performance liquid chromatography-ultraviolet. The results show a significant difference between the several varieties under study in terms of their physico-chemical and phyto-chemical characteristics. In general, the studied apples are juiciness, with a percentage ranging from 60 to 71%. The pH values demonstrate how acidic the apples are. The Brix parameter denotes values greater than 13°Brix. Total polyphenols and condensed tannins (1154.65 ± 13.54 µg EAG/g and 514.09 ± 32.40 µg EAT/g, respectively) are more present in the Ahjjani variety than they are in other varieties. This demonstrates their good nutritional quality while not being consumable. However, the Story variety has a predominance of flavonoids (75.074 ± 2.309 µg QE/g) and flavones (45.074 ± 2.09 µg QE/g). The detection of organic acids has shown that the acid succinic is the most abundant in all the varieties of studied apple fruits. These results allow us to infer that non-consumable varieties are also important dietary sources of bioactive molecules, notably for polyphenols. The fact that these kinds can be used to produce other byproducts is therefore highly intriguing.
The Flipped Classroom Optimized Through Gamification and Team-Based Learning
Authors: Lopes Sergio Francisco Sargo Ferreira , Simões Jorge Manuel de Azevedo Pereira , Lourenço Justino Marco Ronda , Morais José Carlos Pereira de
Published: March 2024

The increase in digital teaching and learning methodologies creates the opportunity for new educational approaches, both in terms of pedagogical practice and in the availability of new technological tools. The flipped classroom as an active teaching methodology is one example of blended learning (b-learning), which aims to harmonize and enhance the fusion of face-to-face teaching with online teaching, allowing students to get better use of both face-to-face contact with classmates and professors and digital teaching resources. However, active teaching methodologies allow us to merge educational techniques from different methodological approaches, for example, gamification and team-based learning (TBL), among others. This study aims to demonstrate how to implement a flipped classroom with the possibility of integrating gamification and TBL, indicating possibilities and challenges to overcome, through the comparative study and research carried out with students in higher education. The study was conducted with a group of 88 students from the engineering and technology fields, which showed that students have a very positive perception of active teaching methodologies and their teaching and learning techniques, especially those involving digital. Data collection was performed by a survey submitted to quantitative analysis using the Software SPSS version 28.
Study of energy loss, range, and stopping time for proton in germanium and copper materials
Authors: Hussien Ahlam Habeeb , Kadhim Rashid Owaid
Published: March 2024

In this study, the energy loss, range, and stopping time were calculated using the Bethe theory for protons in germanium and copper materials over an energy range of 0.01–1,000 MeV. The mathematical equations were programmed and implemented using MATLAB2013 to obtain the results for the relative mass stopping power and range, illustrated in tables and graphs. The computed results from the Bethe and Ziegler equations were compared with the experimental results from Pstar. The results showed a difference between the experimental and theoretical results at the beginning of the range used in the Bethe equation because it is a quantized equation that is not suitable for low energies. Hence, a correction term was proposed for the Bethe equation to correct the results at low energies, which produced negative values. On the other hand, the Ziegler equation showed good agreement along the range used as it is a semi-empirical equation. The range and stopping time of the incident particle increased with increasing incident particle energy in the mentioned materials.
Synthesis and characterization of fluorinated polyurethaneimide electro-optic waveguide material with novel structure
Authors: Wang Long-De , Tong Ling , Rong Jie-Wei , Wu Jian-Wei
Published: March 2024

Structurally novel fluorinated polyurethaneimide (PUI) electro-optic polymer based on chromophore molecule b, diisocyanate MDI and anhydride BPAFDA was synthesized by stepwise polymerization of oligomer PUI with fluorinated aromatic diamines BATB and BATPP. Electro-optic (EO) PUI chain structure had the structure of polyimide and polyurethane chain segments, integrating the advantages of polyimide and polyurethane. The PUI possessed good film-forming property, a high glass transition temperature (T
g = 193 °C) and good thermal stability (5 % weight loss temperature T
d up to 320 °C). Y-Structured inverted ridge polymer optical waveguides were designed and fabricated using the PUI as the waveguide core material. The PUI had good optical performance with an EO coefficient (γ33) of 79 pm/V and 1.1 dB/cm optical propagation loss at a wavelength of 1550 nm. The results showed that the synthesized PUI met the performance requirements for the preparation of polymer optical waveguide devices and was suitable as a polymer electro-optic waveguide material.
Exploring the viability of AI-aided genetic algorithms in estimating the crack repair rate of self-healing concrete
Authors: Tian Qiong , Lu Yijun , Zhou Ji , Song Shutong , Yang Liming , Cheng Tao , Huang Jiandong
Published: March 2024

As a potential replacement for traditional concrete, which has cracking and poor durability issues, self-healing concrete (SHC) has been the research subject. However, conducting lab trials can be expensive and time-consuming. Therefore, machine learning (ML)-based predictions can aid improved formulations of self-healing concrete. The aim of this work is to develop ML models that could analyze and forecast the rate of healing of the cracked area (CrA) of bacteria- and fiber-containing SHC. These models were constructed using gene expression programming (GEP) and multi-expression programming (MEP) tools. The discrepancy between expected and desired results, statistical tests, Taylor’s diagram, and R
2 values were additional metrics used to assess the constructed models. A SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) approach was used to evaluate which input attributes were highly relevant. With R
2 = 0.93, MAE = 0.047, MAPE = 12.60%, and RMSE = 0.062, the GEP produced somewhat worse predictions than the MEP (R
2 = 0.93, MAE = 0.033, MAPE = 9.60%, and RMSE = 0.044). Bacteria had an indirect (negative) relationship with the CrA of SHC, while fiber had a direct (positive) association, according to the SHAP study. The SHAP study might help researchers and companies figure out how much of each raw material is needed for SHCs. Therefore, MEP and GEP models can be used to generate and test SHC compositions based on bacteria and polymeric fibers.
PLACE BRANDING, CIDADES INTELIGENTES E MÍDIAS SOCIAIS
Authors: Wendell Barbosa Lessa Patrick , Gonçalves Silveira Fiates Gabriela , Antonio de Moraes Ocke Marco
Published: March 2024

Objetivo: mapear a produção científica acerca da relação de redes sociais e cidades inteligentes com o conceito de place branding. Abordagem: identifica-se a produtividade dos pesquisadores, a distribuição e frequência das palavras-chave mais. Além disto, apresenta-se uma análise sistemática sobre os principais temas abordados, verificando os principais objetivos e lacunas. Principais resultados: as principais palavras-chave utilizadas foram image, marketing, tourism e Instagram; há pouca produção que relacione os três temas; percebeu-se que os principais periódicos estão localizados na Europa; e identificou-se que Place branding turístico, Construção da imagem do lugar, Papel dos residentes do lugar, Marca verde do lugar são os principais temas dos artigos da base. Contribuições: a criação de novas oportunidades de pesquisas acerca dos temas abordados, detalhando quais são as principais lacunas que vários autores destacaram em seus trabalhos para que novos trabalhos sejam desenvolvidos.
DIVISÃO SEXUAL DO TRABALHO NO CONTEXTO TECNOLÓGICO NA PERCEPÇÃO DAS MULHERES
Authors: Castro Beatriz , Felipe Dias Lopes Luis , Medianeira Flores Costa Vânia , Kaczam Fabíola
Published: March 2024

Objetivo do estudo: Compreender a percepção das mulheres em relação às oportunidades, aos desafios e às dificuldades encontradas em incubadoras tecnológicas, sob a luz da divisão sexual do trabalho. Metodologia/abordagem: Optou-se pela realização de um estudo descritivo com abordagem qualitativa que se realizou com nove mulheres vinculadas ao campo da tecnologia. A etapa de coleta de dados consistiu na aplicação de entrevistas semiestruturadas elaboradas com o auxílio de um comitê de avaliação especializado. A análise dos dados ocorreu por meio do software NVIVO®. Principais resultados: Os resultados revelam que a divisão sexual do trabalho vem sendo modificada e não superada. Além disso, denota-se que as demandas por participação consentem analisar a complexidade da dinâmica de dominação, composta por resistência e discriminação exacerbada ao gênero. Outrossim, a predominância masculina e o contexto histórico-cultural também delimitam a presença feminina na tecnologia, impactando na amplitude de profissionais na área. Contribuições acadêmicas: O tema em questão retrata uma demanda pertinente para diversas áreas do conhecimento, sobretudo naquelas em que os estudos ínfimos. Contribuições práticas: Os levantamentos do estudo auxiliam com a gestão de organizações de tecnologia, uma vez que poderão reavaliar seus quadros funcionais destinados as mulheres, bem como propor melhorias para o aperfeiçoamento profissional das mulheres, resultando numa possível ascensão profissional.
Introduction to the Special Issue on Eurasian Continuities
Authors: Libman Alexander , Obydenkova Anastassia
Published: March 2024

This article serves as an introduction to the special issue devoted to historical continuities in Eurasia and different conceptualizations of the communist legacies. It highlights the main research challenges the special issue deals with and how they fit into a more general discussion about the application of the concept of “post-communism” as an analytical category. It further reviews the composition of the special issue and sums up the main scholarly insights it produced.
Bishakh Important Hoi (Trust Is Important)
Authors: Kalita Pooja
Published: March 2024

Men have never been absent from the arena of food preparation, although their participation has been primarily in the public sphere rather than the private domestic space. Men have also been involved in the preparation of traditional sweets and snacks in sweet shops and street stalls. On the other hand, women’s association with food preparation, especially traditional food preparation inside the household, still dominates the popular imagination in regions like South Asia. In Assam (India), pithas are an emblematic food item in the “Assamese” cultural landscape that is popularly perceived to be prepared by women. However, my ethnographic experience suggests that pitha preparation and sale can be studied in relation to performance of masculinities when it comes to the public urban space of Guwahati (Assam). As men have entered the public spaces as pitha sellers and to a large extent prepare it themselves, it was observed that bishakh (trust) is a crucial part of the diverse performance of masculinities and “Assameseness.” The perceptions, negotiations, and enactment with the concept of trust is a pivotal aspect of men entering an otherwise popularly imagined feminized zone of pitha preparation. It is important to attract buyers, wherein the ideal image remains that of a woman preparing traditional food using her manual labor. Further, this article argues that bishakh, which is significant in infusing “Assameseness” in buying and selling pithas, can also be understood at the cusp of contemporary regional politics in Assam, class markers, caste hierarchy, and religious indicators along with gender performance.
Developing an Achievement Test on the Subject of ‘Circulatory System’ for Sixth Graders
Authors: Akgun Nurdan , Gul Seyda
Published: March 2024

This study aims to develop a test to measure sixth grade students’ success in ‘Circulatory System’. For this purpose, a draft test containing 22 questions was prepared by the researchers. And then, the draft test was submitted to expert opinion and examined in terms of language and content. Following expert opinions, the 22 multiple-choice questions were administered to 128 seventh graders attended to two different secondary schools. Item analysis was performed in the data and thus, two questions were removed from the draft test. According to the findings, the overall item difficulty value of the 20-question final test was calculated as 0.654, and the item discrimination value was calculated as 0.54. KR-20 reliability coefficient of the test was 0.71. Seven of the questions are at the remembering level. Additionally, there were eight questions at the understanding level and five questions at the analysis level according to Bloom’ revised taxonomy.
On-line Papermaking Sensors: An Historical Perspective
Authors:   Paper Science & Engineering Department, Miami University, Oxford, OH USA, Waller M. H.
Published: March 2024

As the title implies, this paper will discuss papermaking on-line instrumentation, concentrating on sensors for paper quality measurements. The review is intended to explore not just the techniques for measurement, but also the evolution of a particular measurement and the research behind it. On-line instrumentation will be the primary focus, covering not only the usual structural, mechanical and appearance properties of paper but also certain water system measurements around the papermaking thin/thick stock loop. These measurements will include a discussion of the sensors pertaining to “wet end chemistry” and consistency, with their incorporation into retention control schemes. Discussion of off-line, laboratory measurements will be included where pertinent to provide a prediction of future on-line sensor availability. The usual papermaking process measurements such as pH, temperature, level, pressure and flow will not be covered.
Thermoporosimetry of Pulp Fibers
Authors:   JM Huber Finland Oy, Hamina, Finland, Maloney Thad C. , Paulapuro Hannu ,   Helsinki University of Technology, Espoo, Finland
Published: March 2024

This paper covers the use of thermoporosimetry to measure the pore size distribution (PSD) of pulp fibers. Thermoporosimetry is based on the melting temperature depression of an absorbate in a porous structure. A discreet or “step” melting procedure, rather than the usual continuous method, is used to melt the absorbate. This method eliminates thermal lag and gives the high temperature accuracy required for measuring large pores. Measurement of water-saturated chemical pulp fibers using this technique, combined with solute exclusion, indicates a bimodal distribution of cell wall pores. The interpretation of data from water-saturated fibers is complicated by several factors: 1) distortion of the cell wall by ice crystal growth; 2) the depression of water’s melting temperature by osmotic pressure; and 3) inadequate range to cover the larges pores. One way to correct these problems is by replacing the water with cyclohexane. The major disadvantage of this approach is that the cell wall contracts in cyclohexane and its pore structure may change in other ways which are not understood. Like water, the cyclohexane analysis shows a bimodal distribution of pores. The smaller pores, “micropores”, are less than about 5 nm in diameter, the “macropores” are about 15–700 nm. It was found that there is a quantity of cyclohexane in the cell wall which does not freeze. Analysis of nonfreezing cyclohexane indicates a surface area of about 400 m2/g for kraft pulp. The cyclohexane method is very suitable for studying beating, which primarily involves the opening of larger pores.
Thermal Conductivity of Handsheets, Papers and Model Coating Layers
Authors:   CTP, Centre Technique du Papier, BP 51, F-38044 Grenoble cedex 9, France, Guérin David , Morin Veronique ,   CTP, Centre Technique du Papier, BP 51, F-38044 Grenoble cedex 9, France, Chaussy Didier ,   EFPG, Ecole Francaise de Papeterie et des Industries Graphiques, BP 65, F-38402 Saint Martin d’Heres, France, Auriault Jean-Louis ,   Université Joseph Fourier, Laboratoire Sols, Solides, Structures, Domaine universitaire, BP 53, F-38041 Grenoble Cedex 9, France
Published: March 2024

Thermal conductivity of paper is a property of importance in the understanding of conductive heat transfer in the pulp and paper industry. For example, heat transfer between a paper web and a heated roll in a nip during calendering. Besides, the trends in the calendering area are to replace machine calenders by soft calenders and to replace cotton filled rolls by polymeric rolls in the supercalenders. As a result, temperatures of heated rolls in calenders are increasing constantly. There is a need for measuring thermal conductivity of paper. Some measurement methods and some values of thermal conductivity are available in the literature. But measurement methods are often reserved to specialists and values of conductivity show great variations. This drove us to develop a rapid method to measure the thermal conductivity of semi-insulated films. Our objective was to be able to measure the thermal conductivity of papers, of polymers and of model coating layers–with simplicity and rapidity, if necessary at the expense of the accuracy. Indeed heat transfer calculations often used a lot of restrictive hypotheses and a measurement of the thermal conductivity with an accuracy of less than 10% is quite sufficient.
Experimental Technique for Tracking the Evolution of Local Moisture Nonuniformity in Moist Paper from Wet to Dry
Authors:   Department of Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Research Centre, McGill University, Montreal, Hashemi S.J. , Thompson S. ,   Department of Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Research Centre, McGill University, Montreal, Bernié J-Ph. ,   Department of Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Research Centre, McGill University, Montreal, Douglas W.J.M. ,   Department of Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Research Centre, McGill University, Montreal
Published: March 2024

Local nonuniformity of moisture content, a basic characteristic of moist paper, affects efficiency and hence cost of paper drying, and may influence product quality. Such local nonuniformity may become even more of a problem with the current interest in combining higher intensity air convection drying and cylinder drying to produce the required higher capacity hybrid dryer sections of the future. Direct determination of local sheet moisture content under dynamic conditions during drying is unacceptable because the measuring instrument presence would change local moisture content. A novel indirect technique was developed for quantitative, precise determination of local nonuniformity of moist paper by monitoring continuously the local exit pore air temperature at many positions immediately below a moist sheet subjected to air through flow. This technique was used to investigate local non-uniformity for moist machine-formed papers of grammage 19–55 g/m2, and 20–100 g/m2 handsheets of variable formation. The effect of formation and basis weight on local nonuniformity was quantitatively documented. Formation was characterized using the new method of partitioning formation nonuniformity into its components as a function of scale of formation. The results provide some evidence that it is the components of formation nonuniformity in the range of larger scale of formation, 8 to 37 mm, which most affect moisture local nonuniformity while the formation components at 0.8 to 3 mm scale of formation appear less important. Such knowledge is relevant to the development of the improved drying processes of the future.
The ring-an optimized spaceship for the 21st century
Authors: Gaviraghi Giorgio
Published: March 2024

With NASA's anticipated return to the Moon and ambitious lunar plans by major spacefaring nations, a new era of space development is on the horizon. This marks a significant progression from the pioneering activities initiated with Sputnik in 1957. The Moon, followed by Mars and selected asteroids, will serve as the new frontier for human civilization, facilitating the transformation into a multiplanetary society. The exploration and development of these celestial bodies will necessitate the creation of new equipment, spaceships, and vehicles that are not only efficient but also cost effective, enabling rapid progress in our expansion into space. In this context, the Ring a proposed vehicle consisting of a lander and a container emerges as a potential solution to meet these evolving requirements. This article outlines the concept of the Ring and its potential role as an ideal solution for a cruiser feeder space transportation system, addressing the needs of future space exploration endeavors.
Understanding the impact of environmental pollutants on infertility counselling: insights from the Indian scenario
Authors: Puri Amita , Banerjee Padmakali , Nayar Poonam , Puri Astha , Sindhu Brahm Deep , Sindhu Swati , Bamel Purnima , Singh Taniya , Kumar Aman
Published: March 2024

The escalating issue of infertility has become a poignant reality for millions of couples worldwide, prompting a multifaceted exploration into its causes and implications. While genetic, physiological, and lifestyle factors contribute to this widespread concern, the spotlight has increasingly turned towards the role of environmental pollutants. This growing awareness underscores the need to understand and address the intricate connections between human reproductive health and exposure to substances such as heavy metals, pesticides, industrial chemicals, and air pollutants. In this concept note, we delve into the profound impact of environmental pollutants on infertility, weaving together the threads of scientific understanding with the psychosocial dimensions of this complex phenomenon. As we navigate through this exploration, our focus extends beyond the physical ramifications of environmental exposures, reaching into the realm of psychological stress and coping mechanisms. By shedding light on the interplay between environmental pollutants and psychosocial perspectives, we aim to contribute to a holistic understanding of the challenges faced by couples grappling with infertility in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Birds of Lithuanian wooden crosses: in the footsteps of tradition
Authors: Zabulyte Jolanta
Published: March 2024

The old wooden crosses of Lithuania are characterized by a variety of forms and decor, which surprised many travelers and explorers of the 19th century. This unique area has been recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Heritage Site because it continues today as a living tradition. Since it is impossible to review all options in one article, this text aims to introduce researchers from other countries to only one of the unique motifs of the decor the representation of birds. The depiction of birds in old Lithuanian wooden crosses was discussed in detail by the author in 2006,1 so I will remind you of the essential statements and briefly discuss the situation of today's monuments.
Osteoarthritis injury and obesity perceptions: can persuasive protective communications impact these key health threats?
Authors: Marks Ray
Published: March 2024

The perpetuation of enormous upward osteoarthritis trends despite more than a century of research implies both a need and possible attention to practical self-motivated protective health behaviors that can be disseminated and diffused readily even in the face of a strong belief in the idea that artificial intelligence when combined with surgery and drugs, will prove uniquely helpful. Yet, many aspects of osteoarthritis may be traceable to human behaviors that can arise at any age and may persist to impact osteoarthritis negatively, despite surgery and/or drug administration. At the same time, multiple authors have begun to harness behavioral theories of health in efforts to foster pain reduction and aid function in osteoarthritis at all disease stages, but commonly only to modest avail. Unfortunately, inconsistent with current osteoarthritis studies and predictions of an enormous osteoarthritis burden in the older population, efforts to prevent osteoarthritis are rarely discussed, even though it is established that alone or in combination the significance of injury and excess body weight on the risk and progression of disabling osteoarthritis joint disease is indisputable. Moreover, a wealth of research supports the idea that the degree of osteoarthritis pathology may depend on the supplicant’s efforts to prevent joint macro as well as micro trauma and among the most potent mechanisms here for many reasons is the need to counter excess obesity. This idea is not novel, but is often ignored or addressed inconsistently. In going beyond the self efficacy theory model of individual perceptions about weight control and its association with joint loading and pathology, we propose the thoughtful application of the attributes of the Protection Motivation Theory in this realm warrants attention.
Knowledge regarding dengue and its prevention in Morang district of Nepal
Authors: Barakoti Bhupendra , Bhandari Aliza K C
Published: March 2024

This cross-sectional study was carried out in Purbanchal University teaching hospital outpatient department among 175 respondents to assess the level of knowledge and awareness in dengue prevention. Nearly 53% of the respondents were aged ≤40 years. Similarly, more than half (61.7%) of the respondents were male. The mean score of knowledge was 5.41 ± 3.41 regarding dengue fever and 5.29 ± 3.34 regarding dengue prevention. More than half of the respondents had correct knowledge regarding the breeding season, common presentation, source of transmission and susceptibility of dengue fever however, very few knew about the drug of choice, route of transmission and specific symptoms like skin-rash, muscle pain, etc. It was also interesting to note that people were more aware regarding basic ways to prevent dengue like using mosquito bed nets, reducing source of stagnant water, using mosquito repellents, etc. than some modern techniques like window screening. Even though dengue is an epidemic people seem to have lower than average knowledge regarding its prevention hence, sufficient informational and educational materials must be made available to the public and community centers where maximum people can get it for enhancement of their knowledge on dengue and improve the good practice on dengue prevention.
Parental Experiences of Genetic Testing
Authors: Groden Catherine M. , Vetter Cecelia J. , Salih Zeynep N.I.
Published: March 2024

Genetic testing is increasingly used in clinical practice in the neonatal period, including in NICUs. This testing may have psychological consequences for parents. To best support families, neonatal clinicians should be aware of the various ways in which parents view and respond to genetic testing. In this review, we summarize research on the parental experience of having a newborn infant undergo genetic testing.
Drogas emergentes: detección mediante sensores electroquímicos
Authors: González-Hernández Jerson
Published: March 2024

La cantidad de nuevas sustancias psicoactivas, popularmente conocidas como drogas emergentes, sintéticas o recreativas, aumenta en el mercado global cada año. El uso de nuevas tecnologías para la producción y comercialización de las sustancias, aunado a una demanda exigente de nuevos efectos psicotrópicos más potentes, son algunos de los factores que contribuyen al incremento de una oferta más variada, así como a la cantidad de consumidores de algún tipo de psicoestimulante.

El desarrollo de herramientas analíticas fiables con capacidad de respuesta in situ para una evaluación preliminar, contribuyen significativamente con la generación de información científica para atender casos de intoxicaciones, aplicar correctamente la legislación e inclusive aportar datos reales para una reclasificación más justa de las drogas basada en criterios objetivos.

Los sensores electroquímicos han ganado terreno en áreas como la toxicología y las ciencias forenses. Esencialmente, porque son dispositivos portátiles de fácil manipulación, altamente versátiles, con mínimos requerimientos en el tratamiento de la matriz y que necesitan cantidades muy pequeñas de muestra. Asimismo, las metodologías electroquímicas presentan excelentes parámetros de desempeño como bajos límites de detección, alta sensibilidad y muy buena precisión. Esta revisión se enfoca en la aplicación de sensores electroquímicos voltamperométricos para el análisis de drogas.
Caminhos possíveis para o Novo Ensino Médio na percepção de professores
Authors: Forneck Kári Lúcia , Fiorese Lucimara , Defendi Taísa Reginatto , Herber Jane , König Rosilene Inês , Kotz Deliene Lopes Leite , Forneck Mara Betina
Published: March 2024

A proposta do Novo Ensino Médio no Brasil pode oportunizar a quebra de alguns paradigmas educacionais, promovendo uma educação construída numa proposta transversal e por meio de uma docência compartilhada. Este artigo objetiva compreender as percepções dos docentes sobre a implantação do Novo Ensino Médio na dinamicidade de uma parceria entre Escola e Universidade, considerando os primeiros movimentos de planejamento do primeiro semestre letivo de 2022 para o 1º Ano do Ensino Médio. Com abordagem descritiva, a produção de dados se deu por meio da gravação de um grupo de discussão composto por professores, cujas falas foram analisadas com base na técnica de Análise Textual Discursiva, de onde emergiram três categorias. Os resultados evidenciaram que a docência compartilhada promovida numa parceria escola e universidade oportuniza aos professores quebrar paradigmas - “quebrar as próprias caixas” -, construindo uma nova identidade docente que intenciona criar soluções por meio de colaboração e trabalho em equipe. Evidencia-se nas falas dos professores uma motivação que alcança professores, alunos e pais, no contexto de um projeto estratégico que coloca a educação de qualidade como foco no ambiente escolar.
First records of protosteloid amoebae isolated from coastal litter in the Philippines
Authors: Ocenar-Bautista Christian Elmarc , Balaoro-Banzuela Ramon Carlo , Claudio-Paragas Celine Yssabell , Buebos-Esteve Don Enrico , Dagamac Nikki Heherson A.
Published: March 2024

The distribution and ecology of protosteloid amoebae are still relatively unexplored, especially in the paleotropics, despite their role in understanding the evolutionary lineage of Eumycetozoans, more commonly known as slime molds. Hence, an occurrence survey was carried out for the ﬁrst time in the coastal vegetation of San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines to generate a species listing of protosteloid amoebae. Herein, a total of 40 substrate samples, comprising 20 aerial litter (AL) and 20 ground litter (GL), were collected from four collection points along the coastline of the study site to prepare for their inoculation in weak malt yeast agar (wMYA) plates. The culture plates recovered 12 species belonging to nine genera, all of which are reported as new records of protosteloid amoebae for the Philippines. This is the ﬁrst study to be ever conducted on the occurrence of protosteloid amoebae in Southeast Asia.
Notions of a Non-drinking Gastronome
Authors: Thomson Max , Neill Lindsay
Published: March 2024

We explore the gastronomic nexus of food and alcohol. Within our inquiry, we ask, can one be a gastronome and not drink alcohol? To locate our topic, we begin by summarizing France’s reputation as the epicentre of food, style, and sophistication. Then, we explore considerations of gastronomy and notions reflecting being and becoming a gastronome. Next, we provide an overview of the drinking cultures of France and New Zealand. That exploration is important because New Zealand and France hold different attitudes toward alcohol consumption. Then, we introduce our methodology, our participants, and our research findings. We conclude our paper by noting how a gastronome who does not consume alcohol might reflect a gastronome’s dynamic and critical brief inasmuch as being and becoming a gastronome is a dynamic process.
Sally Vincent: Raining Sideways – A Devonshire Diary of Food and Farming
Authors: Crowden James
Published: March 2024

Sally Vincent: Raining Sideways – A Devonshire Diary of Food and Farming: Red Door Press, 2022: 304 pp., paperback, £16.99.
Arnaud Bachelin: Mrs Beeton. La femme qui bouleversa les cuisines anglaises: Collection Faim de l’histoire
Authors: Jaine Tom
Published: March 2024

Arnaud Bachelin: Mrs Beeton. La femme qui bouleversa les cuisines anglaises: Collection Faim de l’histoire, Éditions de l’Épure, Paris, 2022: 864 pp., hardback, €32.
Analiza zróżnicowania kapitału ludzkiego na przykładzie województwa podkarpackiego
Authors: Kotarski Hubert , Bździuch Sławomir
Published: March 2024

Prezentowany artykuł jest próbą refleksji nad rolą kapitału ludzkiego w procesie funkcjonowania społeczności regionalnej na empirycznym przykładzie województwa podkarpackiego. Celem głównym opracowania jest określenie poziomu zasobów kapitału ludzkiego województwa podkarpackiego oraz możliwości wykorzystania endogenicznego zasobu pod kątem rozwoju regionalnego tej jednostki samorządu terytorialnego. Wyniki analiz pozwoliły wskazać na przykładzie województwa podkarpackiego na istnienie związku między zasobami kapitału ludzkiego a rozwojem regionalnym, co stało się podstawą wnioskowania o istnieniu korelacji między poziomem rozwoju regionalnego i możliwością jego podnoszenia a zasobami i jakością kapitału ludzkiego, na które może on oddziaływać.
Dziecko martwo urodzone a prawo rodziców do świadczeń socjalnych
Authors: Gałdyn Piotr
Published: March 2024

Celem artykułu jest analiza problematyki związanej ze świadczeniami socjalnymi przysługującymi rodzicom w sytuacji martwego urodzenia się dziecka oraz synteza rozwiązań prawnych dotyczących uprawnień przysługujących kobietom po martwym urodzeniu dziecka. Została również podjęta próba uporządkowania aktualnego stanu prawnego oraz rozstrzygnięcia możliwych kolizji między przepisami. Rodzicom dziecka martwo urodzonego, którego płci nie da się ustalić, powinno przysługiwać prawo do zasiłku pogrzebowego w sytuacji poniesienia kosztów pogrzebu dziecka martwo urodzonego, dla którego sporządzono kartę zgonu, lecz nie sporządzono aktu urodzenia, oraz prawo do innych świadczeń socjalnych. W aktualnym stanie prawnym rodzice dzieci zmarłych na wczesnym etapie ciąży, do których zaliczyć należy dzieci martwo urodzone, w wielu zaistniałych przypadkach nie mogą otrzymać wspomnianych świadczeń. Powodem tego jest obligatoryjne określenie płci dziecka w tzw. karcie martwego urodzenia. Brak takiego zapisu powoduje natomiast niemożliwość sporządzenia przez kierownika USC aktu urodzenia z właściwą sobie adnotacją o martwym urodzeniu. Stąd konieczność zmiany regulacji dotyczącej zależności wydania aktu urodzenia dziecka z adnotacją, że urodziło się martwe, od określenia płci dziecka.
Allergy to Gibberellin-regulated proteins in an adolescent: A case of orange-induced anaphylaxis mediated by cofactors
Authors: Carreras Kàtcheff Sofia , Labrador-Horrillo Moises , Bartolomé Borja , Garriga-Baraut Teresa
Published: March 2024

This report is a case of anaphylaxis in an adolescent due to allergy to gibberellin-regulated proteins mediated by cofactors, in probable relation to a pollen/food allergy syndrome. It should also emphasizes the importance of obtaining a faithful clinical history, especially when it comes to adolescent patients as they tend to initiate toxic habits.
Real-life experience after 3 months with tezepelumab before marketing approval
Authors: Villalobos Violán Victoria , González Cano Beatriz , Ángel Racionero Casero Miguel , González-Mancebo Eloína , Mohedano Vicente Esther , Trujillo Trujillo María Jesús , Gandolfo-Cano Mar
Published: March 2024

Background: Tezepelumab is a monoclonal antibody targeting thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), implicated in asthma pathogenesis, and that has been approved for patients with severe uncontrolled asthma in Spain in October 2023. This study evaluates our experience with Tezepelumab for those patients who received the indicated drug off-label prior to its commercialization.
Methods: We conducted a real-life observational study on three patients from the Severe Asthma Unit of the Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, Spain, who received Tezepelumab off-label before its official approval. We analyzed symptoms control based on ACT, exacerbations, reductions in the doses of oral corticosteroid, lung function, blood changes and safety at 3 months of treatment.
Results: Tezepelumab demonstrated efficacy in improving asthma control and a notable reduction in emergency department visits. OCS use decreased, with one patient halving their prednisone dose. Lung function, particularly FEV1 and FEV1/FVC parameters, improved, but no significant changes were observed in FeNO levels, blood eosinophil counts and total IgE. The treatment exhibited a favorable safety profile with no reported adverse effects during the study period.
Conclusions: In this preliminary real-world experience prior to the official approval of tezepelumab in Spain, this monoclonal antibody showed promising results and suggests its potential as a valuable alternative for the treatment of severe asthma.
Register DOI Func Reg Test 021324- Changes in primary and repeat cesarean delivery: United States 2016-2021
Authors: Michelle J.K. Osterman
Published: March 2024

This report presents trends in primary and repeat cesarean delivery from 2016 to 2021 and recent changes in these rates by maternal age, race and Hispanic origin, gestational age, and state of residence from 2019 to 2021.
Recovery of Identity in Hidden Memory: A Gesture Life by Chang-Rae Lee
Authors: Park Yoanna , Mustofa Ali , Kurnia Fabiola D.
Published: March 2024

This paper examines the novel A Gesture Life (1999), written by a Korean American writer, Chang-rae Lee, focusing on the theme of recovering a hidden identity. For this purpose, the persona theory of C.G. Jung was applied as a device for understanding the identity issue. A retired businessman Franklin Hata, born to Korean parents, is a man of multi-identity through adoption to a Japanese family and immigration to America, where he is reputed to be an ideal Asian immigrant. Psychologically suffering from conflict in his relationship with his adopted daughter, Sunny, he reflects on his past and encounters the traumatic memory that he has been holding deep in his unconscious. The findings show that Hata’s aim of assimilating into mainstream society urges him to erase his memory and conceal his identity behind his persona; his reconciliation with his memory helps him stand as a man free from the gesture.
Expressive Acts Constructing Religious Identity among Indonesian Muslim Influencers on Instagram
Authors: Rachmad Rio Nur , Rohmah Zuliati
Published: March 2024

The study investigated the expressive act constructing religious identity among Indonesian Muslim influencers on Instagram. Employing a qualitative descriptive method with non-participant observation, the data were obtained by documenting the caption of the posts from the selected influencers' Instagram accounts, taking notes, and selecting the relevant data. The data were analyzed using Searle's (1976) theory and the identity theory by Thornborrow (2004) to examine how the expressive act constructs religious identity. The results showed seven types of expressive speech acts performed by Indonesian Muslim influencers; Fadil Jaidi, Atta Halilintar, Ria Ricis, and Lesty Kejora. Those expressive speech acts are thanking, gratitude, praise, apology, appreciation, condolence, and congratulation. There are 53 data found, and most of the expressive acts uttered by the influencers are thanking others. Furthermore, the group identities are constructed by the representation of Indonesian Muslim influencers by which the language variations were identified from the code-switching they employed. There are also four common manners practiced by the Muslim influencers: 1) show mercy towards everyone, 2) have respect and love for the elder/ younger, 3) keep good relations with everyone, and 4) be kind to parents.
Analysis of Cooperative Principles in Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Authors: Machfudi Moch. Imam , Aviaty Rifa , Mustofa Ihyak
Published: March 2024

This research is a pragmatic analysis of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, a novel by Mark Twain, through Grice’s cooperative principle. The objectives of this research were to analyze the types and implied meanings and to examine the most frequent type of Grice’s cooperative principles performed by the main characters in the novel. This research employed a qualitative research approach by using the content analysis technique. The data were collated by analyzing the utterances that appear in the novel that indicated the disobedience cooperative principle. Grice’s cooperative principle found in this study consisted of two types: the first type was the observance maxim which included the maxim of quality, the maxim of quantity, the maxim of relation, and the maxim of manner. The second type was the non-observance maxim: flouting, violating, and opting out. The result showed that all types of Grice’s cooperative principles were found, and the maxim of violating was the most frequent type of Grice’s cooperative principle found in the novel.