bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prenatal Acetaminophen Exposure and its Associated Risk for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Authors: Spillers Noah J. , Talbot Norris C. , Luther Patrick M. , Ly Gianni H. , Roberts Caylin J. , Ahmadzadeh Shahab , Shekoohi Sahar , Viswanath Omar , Kaye Alan D.
Published: November 2024

Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used over-the-counter antipyretic and analgesic drugs on the market and has been relevant in the medical world for almost a hundred years. It has maintained an excellent reputation as a safe therapeutic in several types of patient profiles. However, the number of children diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders, namely ADHD, have been on the rise. Recent findings have indicated an association between in utero exposure to acetaminophen and an increased risk of developing neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD in offspring. The mechanism by which this potential side effect occurs is difficult to pinpoint. However, it is known that the metabolism of acetaminophen is known to cause oxidative stress, which has been shown to influence the developing fetus. This review highlights the epidemiological data indicating the correlation between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and ADHD and discusses several proposed theories by which this phenomenon may occur. While there is not yet enough clinical evidence to prove that acetaminophen may cause ADHD, there is a strong enough correlation to indicate a warning to pregnant patients of the potential risks. The risks and benefits of treatment should be considered so that the patient may continue with the course of action with the most favorable outcome. This review was mainly based on manuscripts pulled from Google Scholar and PubMed. The purpose of this literature review is to assist clinicians to better understand lesser-known risks in acetaminophen usage in pregnant patients.
Machine learning in budget forecasting for corporate finance: A conceptual model for improving financial planning
Authors: Jeremiah Olamijuwon  , Stephane Jean Christophe Zouo
Published: November 2024

This paper explores the transformative potential of machine learning (ML) in budget forecasting within corporate finance. It begins with an examination of the importance of accurate budget forecasting for financial planning and the limitations of traditional methods. Theoretical foundations of ML are then discussed, highlighting relevant techniques such as regression, time series analysis, and neural networks. A conceptual model for ML-driven budget forecasting is proposed, detailing its components, architecture, and integration into financial planning processes. The paper also addresses the expected benefits, including improved accuracy and efficiency, alongside the challenges such as data quality, ethical considerations, and organizational barriers. By navigating these challenges through robust data governance, ethical practices, and strategic implementation, organizations can significantly enhance their budget forecasting processes, leading to better financial outcomes and strategic decision-making.
Literary Modernism and Literary Modernity in the Middle East
Authors: Thompson Levi
Published: November 2024

This article puts Alexander Jabbari’s The Making of Persianate Modernity in conversation with Levi Thompson’s Reorienting Modernism in Arabic and Persian Poetry to explore the relationship between literary modernism and literary modernity in non-Western literary contexts. It highlights the authors’ parallel theoretical engagements of Michel Foucault’s “attitude of modernity” and modernists’ and modernizers’ reworkings of literary heritage through the sublation of premodern literary content and form into modern conceptions of literary history. Drawing on these parallels, the article reviews several points of convergence in contemporary Arabic literary historical analysis that limn Jabbari’s approach to the Persianate world, which crosses between Persian and Urdu, the naskh and nastaʿlīq scripts, and Iran and India. It seeks out connections in the work and thought of Jabbari’s interlocutors, such as Muḥammad-Taqī Bahār and N. M. Rashed; Iranian modernist poets Nīmā Yūshīj, Aḥmad Shāmlū, and Furūgh Farrukhzād; and the Arab “free verse” (shiʿr ḥurr) poets such as ʿAbd al-Wahhāb al-Bayātī and Badr Shākir al-Sayyāb. The article highlights how Jabbari’s book proves that literary historians in the Persianate world were subject to modernization discourse in making themselves modern and therefore covered up aspects of their premodern heritage that did not fit their modernizing projects.
Urdu, Persian, and (Even) English: Triangulating Postcolonial Literary History with The Making of Persianate Modernity
Authors: Burney Fatima
Published: November 2024

This article highlights the advantages of taking a triangulated approach to colonial and postcolonial literary history as modeled by Alexander Jabbari’s The Making of Persianate Modernity: Language and Literary History between Iran and India. Jabbari’s reconsideration of literary modernity through the synchronous and multilingual exchange between Persian, Urdu, and English letters softens some of the assumed hierarchies that dominate Persianate and Anglophone studies, particularly. It furthermore underscores the unique perspective that Urdu writing on literary modernity offers scholars of world literature in light of the former’s associations with Persian in an intellectual climate that chiefly valued indigenized historiographies of linguistic origin.
Jay Wright’s Errant Texts and the Idea of World Literature
Authors: Adeoba ’Gbenga
Published: November 2024

This article offers an analytical framework that places debates in postcolonial literature and transnational literature in dialogue. The juxtaposition of concepts from both renders legible the existence of what the author refers to as world literature’s errant texts. These errant texts, ’Gbenga Adeoba suggests, travel in a different form than current concepts of world literature allow and demonstrate world-making sensibilities. In the way they enact (re)worlding, world literature’s errant texts contest a marginalizing impulse and foreground polycentric alliances and aesthetic maps that assert relationality. The article proposes the poetry of Jay Wright as exemplary of such errantry and considers the multicultural and relational aspect of his poetics as his contribution to the contemporary conversation on world literature.
Performance of ChatGPT in emergency medicine residency exams in Qatar: A comparative analysis with resident physicians
Authors: Iftikhar Haris , Anjum Shahzad , Bhutta Zain A. , Najam Mavia , Bashir Khalid
Published: November 2024

Introduction: The inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector has transformed medical practices by introducing innovative techniques for medical education, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. In medical education, the potential of AI to enhance learning and assessment methods is being increasingly recognized. This study aims to evaluate the performance of OpenAI’s Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) in emergency medicine (EM) residency examinations in Qatar and compare it with the performance of resident physicians.

Methods: A retrospective descriptive study with a mixed-methods design was conducted in August 2023. EM residents’ examination scores were collected and compared with the performance of ChatGPT on the same examinations. The examinations consisted of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the same faculty responsible for Qatari Board EM examinations. ChatGPT’s performance on these examinations was analyzed and compared with residents across various postgraduate years (PGY).

Results: The study included 238 emergency department residents from PGY1 to PGY4 and compared their performances with ChatGPT. ChatGPT scored consistently higher than resident groups in all examination categories. However, a notable decline in passing rates was observed among senior residents, indicating a potential misalignment between examination performance and practical competencies. Another likely reason can be the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their learning experience, knowledge acquisition, and consolidation.

Conclusion: ChatGPT demonstrated significant proficiency in the theoretical knowledge of EM, outperforming resident physicians in examination settings. This finding suggests the potential of AI as a supplementary tool in medical education.
Bacterial profile and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of common neonatal sepsis pathogens in Gulf Cooperation Council countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Jihwaprani Muhammad Candragupta , Sula Idris , Coha Daniel , Alhebshi Ahmed , Alsamal Mohamad , Hassaneen Ahmad M. , Alreshidi Mateq Ali , Saquib Nazmus
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Neonatal sepsis (NS) is a major healthcare burden in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, with a prevalence higher than the global average. Microbial drug resistance has major implications for mortality and morbidity from NS.

Objective: To synthesize data regarding the patterns of causative bacteria of NS in the GCC and their antimicrobial susceptibility profiles.

Methods: Following the exploration of four electronic databases, i.e., EBSCOhost, ProQuest, PubMed/MEDLINE, and ScienceDirect, eligible studies were identified (i.e., published between 2013 and 2023 and reported bacterial profile and/or antimicrobial susceptibility patterns). The outcomes included the pooled prevalence of bacteria and their susceptibility patterns. Proportion meta-analysis was performed for each outcome of interest.

Results: Fifteen studies were eligible (total positive cases = 2,473). Coagulase-negative Staphylococci (CoNS) (28.1%) were the most common gram-positive causative pathogen, followed by group B Streptococcus (GBS) (16.2%) and Staphylococcus aureus (9.9%); for gram-negative, Escherichia coli (12.7%) and Klebsiella species (11.4%) were most common. The susceptibility rates of these bacteria to first-line antibiotics were high; gram-positive bacteria had the highest susceptibility to ampicillin (72.8–98%), and gram-negative bacteria was most susceptible to amikacin (94.6–98%). Additionally, both gram-positive (67–77%) and negative (87–93%) bacteria exhibited high susceptibility to gentamicin.

Conclusion: The most common pathogens among NS patients were gram-positive. The pathogens, irrespective of stain test, were susceptible to the current antibiotic therapy. We recommend the judicious use of empirical antibiotic therapy to prevent the growing risk of antimicrobial resistance.
NOODLE: An Innovative, Affordable Virtual Learning Device for Inclusive Education
Authors: Roy Alok , Gupta Somsubhra , Kumar Mondal Ranjan , Das Paromita
Published: November 2024

During the gradual transition of the teaching-learning process, reliance on virtual learning has become unavoidable in the post-pandemic period. Virtual learning has proven essential for the sustainability of education during the challenging pandemic phase. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the complete return to traditional in-person learning due to the significant impact of virtual learning, a hybrid model is anticipated to be the future of education. However, every innovation comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. For virtual learning, which requires pervasive and ubiquitous devices such as mobile phones, personal computers, laptops, notebooks, tablets, iPads, iPods, etc., affordability becomes a critical issue, leading to a digital divide among underprivileged children. Additionally, addressing the knowledge transfer to these underprivileged children involves considering their nutritional needs and mental health. The solution proposed is a low-cost device named NOODLE, which stands for New Normal Object Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment. This device integrates virtual learning apps and platforms, offering a novel, globally accessible tool designed to enhance learning and resource collection. NOODLE aims to promote equity by providing an affordable means for underprivileged children to engage in virtual learning, thus narrowing the digital divide.
Yerel gıda ilgileniminin daha fazla ödeme arzusuna etkisi: Rize’de bir alan araştırması
Authors: Onat Gökhan
Published: November 2024

Bu araştırmada, Rize'yi ziyaret eden turistlerin yerel gıdalara olan ilgisinin, bu ürünler için daha fazla ödeme yapma arzusu üzerindeki etkisi incelenmektedir. Çalışmada, 227 katılımcıdan anket yöntemiyle toplanan veriler kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın amacı, yerel gıda ilgileniminin tüketicilerin yerel gıdalara daha fazla ödeme yapma arzusunu nasıl etkilediğini belirlemektir. Yapılan korelasyon analizi, yerel gıda ilgilenimi ile yerel gıdalar için daha fazla ödeme arzusu arasında pozitif bir ilişki olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Yapılan regresyon analizi sonucunda ise, yerel gıda ilgileniminin yerel gıdalar için daha fazla ödeme arzusu üzerine etkisi istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bulunmamıştır. Öte yandan regresyon analizi sonuçlarına göre yerel gıda ilgileniminin yerel gıdalar için daha fazla ödeme arzusu üzerindeki varyansın çok düşük bir kısmını açıkladığı da elde edilen bulgular arasındadır. Bu sonuçlar, tüketicilerin yerel gıdalara duyduğu ilginin, bu ürünler için daha fazla ödeme yapma arzusunu artırdığı varsayımını desteklememektedir. Araştırma bulguları, literatürde yer alan bazı çalışmalarla çelişmektedir. Literatürde yer alan çalışmalarla çelişmesinin nedenleri sonuç kısmında kapsamlı bir şekilde tartışılmaktadır. Araştırma sonuçları doğrultusunda, yerel gıdaların sağlıklı, taze ve doğal olduğu algısını pekiştiren pazarlama stratejilerinin geliştirilmesinin gerekliliği vurgulanmaktadır. Ayrıca, yerel yönetimlerin ve politika yapıcıların yerel gıda üreticilerini teşvik edecek politikalar geliştirmeleri önemle vurgulanmaktadır. Gelecekte yapılacak araştırmalarda, demografik değişkenlerin ve tüketici davranışlarının ele alınan ilişki üzerindeki etkilerinin daha detaylı incelenmesi gerektiği belirtilmektedir.
Pemanfaatan Lubang Resapan Biopori Sebagai Solusi Alternatif untuk Pengelolaan Limbah Organik Rumah Tangga Desa Pulau Kecil
Authors: Suroyo Suroyo , Kurniawan Bintang Dwi , Anastasya Anastasya , Mawati Iis , Asti Reva , Putri Findi Almaynia , Febri Vivi , Andira Haikal Naufal , Marmis Sawaluddin , Affitriyah Aihssyah , Dzaky Fadil Ahmad
Published: November 2024

Desa Pulau Kecil di Kecamatan Reteh, Kabupaten Indragiri Hilir, Provinsi Riau, menghadapi permasalahan dalam pengelolaan sampah organik rumah tangga yang tercampur dengan sampah non-organik, sehingga menyebabkan pencemaran lingkungan. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan ini, kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk menerapkan lubang resapan biopori sebagai solusi alternatif. Lubang resapan biopori adalah teknologi sederhana yang dirancang untuk meningkatkan penyerapan air tanah dan mempercepat proses penguraian bahan organik menjadi kompos. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan meliputi sosialisasi, pelatihan, dan pembuatan 40 lubang biopori di Desa Pulau Kecil. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa volume sampah organik berhasil dikurangi sebesar 30% dalam waktu enam bulan. Penerapan teknologi ini tidak hanya berdampak positif dalam mengurangi pencemaran lingkungan, tetapi juga meningkatkan kualitas tanah dan kesuburan tanaman. Artikel ini menyoroti pentingnya pelatihan, pemetaan lokasi strategis, serta kolaborasi dengan masyarakat dan pemerintah desa untuk memastikan keberhasilan program dan keberlanjutan lingkungan. Penerapan lubang resapan biopori diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kesadaran lingkungan dan memberikan manfaat ekonomi melalui pemanfaatan kompos.
Estrategia educativa para fortalecer los aprendizajes en las geoescuelas del Geoparque mundial de la UNESCO Río Coco
Authors: Gutiérrez Corea Rolando José , Hernández Juárez Maira Leonor , Poveda Pérez Lubi Celenia , Medina Rugama Eduard Jeovany
Published: November 2024

En el contexto de la protección y divulgación del geopatrimonio del Geoparque Río Coco, se presentan los resultados de la implementación de una estrategia educativa, con el objetivo de fortalecer aprendizajes en estudiantes de cinco geoescuelas en los territorios de Somoto, San Lucas, Las Sabanas, San José de Cusmapa y Totogalpa, en el departamento de Madriz. La metodología que orientó el estudio fue de paradigma cualitativo y su abordaje con enfoque de Investigación Acción Participativa, donde todos los protagonistas fueron parte del proceso. La muestra se seleccionó por el método por conveniencia participando docentes, estudiantes y líderes comunitarios de los geositios priorizados. Los principales resultados se evidencian en la propuesta de elaboración de una «Cartilla Didáctica de Geoparque» que incluye las estrategias educativas e innovadoras elaboradas por los docentes para el aprendizaje de los estudiantes. Con esta iniciativa los evaluadores de UNESCO para el año 2023 calificaron de «Excelente» el proceso de intervención de la UNAN León-CUR Somoto a través del proyecto financiado por fondos concursables del Consejo Nacional de Universidades (CNU). La consolidación de cinco geoescuelas y propuesta de denominación en el territorio para abordar elementos clave como promoción de la educación, la conservación y el desarrollo sostenible en la región, marcando un hito significativo en la protección del geopatrimonio local. Por último, las ligas del saber permitieron conocer el nivel de conocimientos adquirido por los estudiantes sobre el empoderamiento de Geoparque.
Caracterización de la meliponicultura en el municipio de El Sauce, León, Nicaragua
Authors: Quiroz Medina Conrado Ronaldo , Bárcenas Lanzas Miguel Jerónimo , Rostrán Molina Jorge Luis , Osegueda Salmerón Wilmer Antonio , Rivera Silva Francisco Bismarck
Published: November 2024

La meliponicultura en Nicaragua es parte de la cultura ancestral, contribuyendo a la sostenibilidad de las familias. En este estudio se caracterizó el manejo de los meliponicultores de abejas sin aguijón en el municipio de El sauce. Se tomaron en cuenta todos los protagonistas que trabajan con la meliponicultura, se aplicó una encuesta a cada productor para conocer el manejo que se realiza en las abejas sin aguijón y uso de los productos derivados de la meliponicultura, y se identificó las especies de abejas sin aguijón. Como resultados se encontraron un total de 56 protagonistas involucrados a la meliponiculura. Las principales especies de abejas identificadas fuerón Jicote estrella o manzo (Melipona beecheii), Marielita o Angelita (Tetragonisca angustula), Sancuan chele (Scaptotrigona pectoralis), Tamagá (Cephalotrigona zexmeniae), zopilota (Frieseomelitta paupera) y Plebeia sp, predominando la especie de mariolita en cajas rusticas con un 73% del total de las colonias. El mayor uso que se le da a la miel es para consumo familiar y medicinal. El 100% de los protagonistas no realizan alimentación alternativa en la época de verano. Es necesario la capacitación en áreas de manejo y valor agregado a la producción.
FATORES ASSOCIADOS AO ABANDONO DA PROFISSÃO DOCENTE NA EDUCAÇÃO BÁSICA: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
Authors: Leal Teomar Manduca Aires , Alves Thiago
Published: November 2024

Este artigo visa compreender o fenômeno do abandono da profissão docente na educação básica a partir da literatura empírica produzida sobre o tema em língua portuguesa e inglesa. O abandono da profissão docente é um fenômeno relevante que gera prejuízos econômicos e pedagógicos aos sistemas educacionais de muitos países e é uma das causas da rotatividade docente. Para a operacionalização e sistematização das buscas pela literatura foi utilizado o protocolo baseado nas diretrizes do Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA). Foram selecionados 18 artigos que revelaram a influência dos contextos regionais e culturais na determinação dos fatores predominantes de abandono da profissão docente, requerendo intervenções adaptadas a cada contexto específico. A pouca experiência docente, os desafios no ambiente de trabalho, a falta de apoio administrativo, as altas demandas de trabalho, os baixos salários e as pressões relacionadas à avaliação externa dos alunos emergiram como fatores críticos que podem estar associados ao abandono da profissão docente. A percepção individual e coletiva dos professores sobre sua influência política na escola emerge como um fator relevante, destacando a importância de políticas que promovam o envolvimento dos professores na tomada de decisões escolares, assim como suporte e orientação para professores novatos.
Utilization of Computed Tomography at the Aydin Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Research and Application Hospital: An Analysis of Preliminary Results on Patient Demographics and Case Distribution
Authors: Sarıerler Murat , Kum Cavit , Özturan Yalçın Alper , Ulutaş Bülent , Akın İbrahim
Published: November 2024

This study examines the distribution of computed tomography (CT) usage at Aydin Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Research and Application Hospital between 2023 and 2024. CT, a widely adopted diagnostic tool in veterinary medicine, allows for detailed imaging of internal organs and anatomical structures, enhancing the diagnosis of complex cases. The study analyzed data from 143 animals, including dogs, cats, and other species, to assess the frequency of CT scans based on species, age, sex, breed, and imaged anatomical regions. A total of 350 CT scans were reviewed, with dogs (n=87) undergoing the majority of scans (200), followed by cats (n=50) with 175 scans, and other species accounting for 26 scans. Cranium, thorax, and abdomen were the most frequently imaged regions across all species. The study found that older animals, particularly large-breed dogs and male cats, required more imaging, while younger animals (0-6 months) underwent fewer CT scans. The findings emphasize the need for tailored diagnostic approaches based on species, age, and sex to improve early detection and treatment outcomes in veterinary practice. Furthermore, the study highlights the potential for expanding CT use in non-traditional veterinary species, with the goal of improving diagnostic precision. The results provide important insights for enhancing veterinary services through the strategic application of CT imaging.
Development of a Smart Lock System using QR Code Technology
Authors: Adedoyin Mary , Olukoya Farouq
Published: November 2024

A smart lock system refers to a modern security solution that enables users to remotely control access to their homes or businesses using a smart device such as smartphone, tablet, or computer. This paper presents the development of a smart lock system using Quick Response (QR) code technology to address the problem of insecurity, inconvenience, and inflexibility in access control. The proposed system eliminates the need for physical keys or complex authentication and verification methods. The system integrates an ESP8266 microcontroller, barcode scanner, 16x2 liquid-crystal display (LCD), solenoid lock, relay, and a 12V power supply. The system allows authorised users to generate unique QR codes representing their access credentials through a user-friendly interface. These QR codes are scanned by the system, which processes the codes, verifies access permissions via a central server and provides real-time feedback through the LCD. Upon successful verification, the system triggers a relay to control the solenoid lock, to grant or deny access. The implementation and testing of the smart lock system demonstrated successful operation. The performance indices include authentication speed, system reliability, accuracy and response time, which were evaluated and found to be satisfactory. The obtained results showed that the proposed system outperformed traditional methods such as keys, and fingerprint authentication, with an access speed of 2.00 seconds, which is significantly faster than the alternatives. Comparative analysis with existing access control techniques demonstrated the developed system's enhanced security features and user-friendly operation, making it applicable for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Additionally, the system's scalability and adaptability allow it to be customised for various environments, offering a versatile solution to diverse security challenges. This work contributes to the field of security technology by providing an efficient and scalable smart lock system with novel algorithms, which enhances the convenience, robustness of access control and seamless user experience.
Study of mechanical and rheogical properties of HDPE/iPP cross-linking polymer blends
Authors: Souhila Khellaf , Achouak Chinar Tahani , Fayçal Baira , Zohra Benabid Fatma , Said Bouhelal
Published: November 2024

The rapidly developing subject of polymer mix design presents prospects for the creation of materials with precisely customised qualities. It's crucial to comprehend the morphology that results from blending immiscible polymers for obtaining the required mechanical qualities. This study explores the complex interactions between structure and characteristics in both cross-linked and unmodified blends of HDPE and iPP. Our study provides important new information by combining mechanical testing and rheological evaluations. It is observed that materials that are cross-linked have a significantly higher viscosity, which suggests the establishment of a three-dimensional network and improved stability. Furthermore, HDPE exhibits enhanced behaviour after crosslinking. After crosslinking, the melt flow index decreases, indicating increased resistance to flow and deformation because more interchain links are formed. Higher PP concentration in unmodified blends results in greater flexibility and ductility, but cross-linking causes rigidity. On the other hand, cross-linking improves flexibility by reducing rigidity in mixes with a lower iPP concentration. Additionally, the combination of iPP and crosslinking agents results in a significant improvement in mechanical strength, which reinforces structural integrity. Crosslinking also improves impact resistance, making the materials appropriate for uses requiring strong performance in demanding circumstances.
Analysis of Regional Genres of Yu Opera and Its Musical Characteristics
Authors: Zhao Yinuo
Published: November 2024

Yu Opera was produced in the central part of China--Henan Province, which is mainly in plains and has a favorable climate, and has been an area with abundant produce and good economic development since ancient times, therefore, opera and music flourished here in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the most representative type of opera is Yu Opera, which is very popular in Henan Province, and has been spread to different places. In Henan Province, Yu opera is very popular and has been spread to different places, combining with different local music to form different genres of Yu opera and different musical features, each of which has its own characteristics and has been developed to different degrees, this paper will take this as the basis to analyze the genres of Yu opera music and its musical features.
How Did Rituals Change with the Changing Ritual Places During the Second Millennium BC in Southwest England?
Authors: Liu Jiarui
Published: November 2024

This study explores the transformation of ritual spaces in southwest England during the second millennium BC, focusing on the transition from monumental structures to residential settlements. Initially, ritual activities predominantly occurred within barrows and ring-cairns. By the Middle Bronze Age, however, these activities shifted towards houses and settlements, reflecting broader changes in architectural practices and social dynamics. This research examines the implications of these shifts through archaeological findings and literature review, highlighting how rituals became integrated into daily domestic spaces and the continuity of ritual practices through the reconfiguration of abandoned settlements into monument-like structures. The findings suggest that the evolution of ritual spaces was closely tied to the socio-spiritual landscape of the community, revealing significant insights into the cultural and social dynamics of prehistoric Europe.
Current Situation and Countermeasures of Teaching Environmental Design in Colleges and Universities
Authors: Chen Qixin
Published: November 2024

This paper takes the environmental design major in colleges and universities as the research object, and analyzes the teaching status quo of the environmental design major in colleges and universities in China, and finds that there are problems such as the curriculum is out of line with the social demand, the practical teaching resources are insufficient, the structure of the teaching staff is unreasonable, and the students' innovation ability is insufficient, and so on. Aiming at these problems, this paper puts forward a series of countermeasures and suggestions, including optimizing the curriculum and teaching content, strengthening the construction of practical teaching system, improving the overall level of the teaching staff, and stimulating students' innovative potential and practical ability. The results of the study have certain theoretical reference value for promoting the reform and development of environmental design professional education in colleges and universities in China.
Challenges and Strategies for the Sustainable Architectural Education in the Context of Post-Urbanization and Climate Change
Authors: Xie Yirong , Ma Ming , Ou Xiongquan , Sa Ying
Published: November 2024

The transformation of urbanization patterns due to the pandemic and climate change have significantly reshaped construction market demands, presenting substantial challenges to current architectural education (AE) models. In order to address these challenges and propose effective reform strategies, this study utilizes questionnaires and expert interviews to gather perspectives from architecture students and professionals in a Chinese university. The findings highlight three main issues in AE: (1) misalignment between talent development stages and educational goals; (2) slow updates to curriculum content, leading to lagging behind the needs of times; and (3) inadequate integration of curriculum design with practical application, coupled with excessively lengthy academic programs. To address these challenges, the study proposes the strategies: (1) adopting multi-objective and multi-track approaches for educational goals; (2) reducing length of programs and implementing flexible academic structures; and (3) developing curricula that integrate knowledge with practice. This research offers valuable insights for reforming architectural education within the framework of sustainable development, emphasizing the need for educational goals, curriculum, and cultivation system to evolve to meet the demands of modern practice and development.
Analysis of Lucy’s Female Consciousness in A Room with a View
Authors: Yang Ruotong
Published: November 2024

Edward Morgan Forster is one of the greatest British writers of the 20th century, and this paper explores the awakening of the protagonist Lucy in Forster's third novel, A Room with a View. Forster directly confronts the problem of female consciousness through this book, reflecting the living conditions of women in the Middle Ages and the spiritual predicament of the British middle and upper classes. Based on the careful reading of the text and the research on the related female consciousness theories, this paper conducts a specific analysis and research on the three stages of Lucy's female consciousness awakening—absence, budding, and awakening. In particular, it pays much attention to the internal and external causes of the suppression of women's consciousness, such as the fundamental suppression of women's self-consciousness by the background of that times and the patriarchal culture, and has a deep insight into the rational inner world of Forster's to deep the understanding of his thoughts and writing style. Finally, the conclusion shows that only by realizing the unity of inner self and outer self, can women truly realize their self-worth. At the same time, the paper hopes to help readers understand the true meaning and beauty of love.
The wine supply chain in Chile
Authors:   International Labour Organization,
Published: November 2024

This research brief highlights key trends in Chile’s wine industry, where exports have tripled since 2000, making Chile the fourth-largest wine exporter globally. Despite this growth, Chilean wines are priced below the global average due to limited “terroir” recognition, a less prominent origin system, and the dominance of large producers. There is a disparity between large wineries and smaller grape producers, affecting price, quality, and market access, with the top companies controlling much of the export market. The brief calls for strategies to raise wine value and improve labour conditions, especially for workers working for small producers.
BERSUCI DAN BERIBADAH SHALAT BAGI PASIEN LUKA BAKAR
Authors: Khair Fathul , Pratama Kharisma
Published: November 2024

This study aims to examine procedures for purifying and performing prayers for patients with severe burns, who often have physical limitations so they cannot perform worship using conventional methods. Using a qualitative descriptive approach with content analysis techniques and library research, this research provided a guidance for patients with severe burns in worship. The research results show three main points: first, the condition of patients with severe burns occurs as an emergency or near emergency, where patients are not advised to come into contact with air or make many movements. Second, patients in this condition are allowed to replace ablution with tayammum as a way of purifying themselves. Third, considering their physical limitations, patients are allowed to pray with adapted movements, for example praying in a sitting, lying position, or whatever is possible. This research is important to ensure that patients with severe burns can still carry out their worship according to Islamic regulations, even in limited physical conditions.
THE VOICE OF THE FOREST: AN ECOCRITICAL AND ANTHROPOCENE PERSPECTIVE ON NATURE, POWER, AND HUMAN IMPACT IN MALEFICENT
Authors: Raheemah Taif Abdulridha , Alhelal Ahmed Rahi
Published: November 2024

The movie Maleficent by director Robert Stromberg in 2014 is a retelling of the Sleeping Beauty story with a strong ecological message. The storyline and the visual components of the movie are allegorical to the environment and tell of the concerns of the Anthropocene that resulted from human-induced destruction of ecosystems through industrialization deforestation and species extinction. Maleficent, as she transforms from a protector of nature into a vengeful and, later, reconciliatory being personifies the results brought about by the exploitation of the natural world. When analyzed through ecocritical views, nature stars in the film act as a stimulus to criticize the patriarchal dominance exercised on women and their world. The maternity that links Maleficent to Aurora is a message not only about the role of nature in nurturing but the way humanity should act as the guardian of the Earth for future generations. Maleficent represents the politics of much newer environmental movements concerned with conserving and sustaining the ecologies through the prisms of eco-feminism and the Anthropocene, that is, considering the complex interactions of power, nature, and humanity. The film, in sum, offers a vision of reconciliation as a balance between mankind and nature as a condition for re-establishing an ecologically wholesome relationship in times of environmental crises.
Investigating Reading Behaviors of Elementary School Students in Oman Using Eye-Tracking: A Study on Familiar and Unfamiliar Arabic Content
Authors: Al-maqbali Hilal , Alsinani Bader , Alriyami Ali , Alshezawi Ruqaia , Alfaliti Hala
Published: November 2024

This research aims to identify Oman's elementary students' reading behaviours in familiar and unfamiliar Arabic texts through an eye-tracking device. When comparing the results regarding the fixation duration and the number of fixations and saccades of second-, third-, and fourth-grade students watching the two different forms of content, fundamental differences were revealed. Specifically, students in second and third grades read unfamiliar content with longer F1, more F, and S than reading familiar content, indicating that the students invested more cognitive processing time. Therefore, the results presented herein demystify the difficulties young students experience when confronting new content and the need to employ specific intervention approaches in teaching Arabic reading.
IoT-Enabled Home Security Systems: Advanced Technology for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency
Authors: Journal IJSREM
Published: November 2024

IoT-Enabled Home Security Systems: Advanced Technology for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency
Wolfram alpha and maple as educational technology for future teachers of mathematics
Authors: Abramovich Sergei
Published: November 2024

The paper’s purpose is to present technology-enhanced activities with triangular, square, and other polygonal numbers arranged in basic geometric shapes – equilateral and isosceles triangles and squares. The author’s review of recently published mathematics education papers found no use of computing technology in teaching polygonal numbers either at the college or the pre-college levels worldwide. This omission served as a motivation to share and discuss computational algorithms designed by the author for the summation of such numbers within each geometric structure. A method through which those algorithms were used with teacher candidates is based on the technology-immune/technology-enabled problem-solving pedagogy. This method can be recommended for the modern-day teaching of elementary number theory and other mathematical topics across multiple grade levels and educational programs. The activities, supported by Wolfram Alpha and Maple, can be used by  instructors of technology-motivated mathematics teacher education courses. The paper argues that the power of digital tools allows future teachers of mathematics, in the context of elementary number theory, to appreciate the use of simple algorithms in achieving sophisticated computational outcomes. Reflective comments of teacher candidates (the author’s students) are shared to indicate the importance of the history of mathematics and the focus on mathematical visualization as a pedagogical approach aimed at conceptual understanding of the subject matter.
Transforming K-12 education: A systematic review of AI integration
Authors: Semwaiko Godfrey Steven , Chao Wen-Hung , Yang Ching-Yu
Published: November 2024

The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has developed in different sectors including teaching and learning where students and teachers can learn AI and augment it in K-12 education settings. The objective of this systematic review is to provide a wide perspective and the understanding the use of the AI for students and teachers in K-12 education setting, by analysing AI technology applications, implementation methods, and its impact. The systematic review searched the databases, and the PRISMA flowchart was applied to search and screen the studies. Articles were screened at the title, abstract and full-text level then coded and analysed. Major findings indicates that AI powered chatbots improve learning outcomes and emphasize the collaboration among teachers, parents, and students to work together for AI integration. This paper also recommends leveraging AI tools like the Interactive Mobile Application for Nurturing (IMAN) Vocab and Intervention in classroom to improve academic performance and critical thinking skills. Despite the advancements, still there are some challenges to overcome such as digital divide, ethical considerations and professional development foe teachers. The study evaluates these challenges alongside advantages such as personalized learning to provide teachers, policymakers, and researchers with transformative pathways. We concludes that AI complements education methods and underscore the need for strategic cooperation and ongoing research efforts to maximize AI benefits while addressing its limitations effectively.
Sundanese Ethnic Mentifact Culture Silih Asih, Silih Asuh, Silih Asah in the Context of Ethnopedagogy
Authors: Fatrah Taujiya Huzaeema  , Ghaida Musabiha Nurvadi  , Lintang Parameswari  , Iin Wariin Basyari  , Auliya Aenul Hayati
Published: November 2024

Sundanese culture has various values and norms that are upheld by its people. One of the important concepts in Sundanese culture is silih asih, silih asuh, silih asah, which describes harmonious social relationships and mutual assistance between people. In the context of ethnopedagogy, the concept can play an important role in local wisdom-based education. This study aims to explore the Sundanese ethnic mentifact culture of silih asih, silih asuh, silih asah in the context of ethnopedagogy and to find out the implementation of silih asih, silih asuh, silih asah in elementary schools. This research focuses on how the concept of silih asih, silih asuh, silih asah can enrich and strengthen educational practices in Sundanese society. This research method uses a qualitative method of ethnography. The data collection techniques used are observation, interviews and documentation studies. The data analysis technique used is descriptive interpretative. The results showed that silih asih, silih asuh, silih asah, are still relevant and applied in the daily lives of Sundanese people. These values not only strengthen social ties but also have the potential to be applied in the world of education. In addition, it can help shape and improve the character of students who have empathy, tolerance, responsibility and enthusiasm for learning. In the context of ethnopedagogy, the values of silih asih, silih asuh, silih asah can be integrated into learning to create a more meaningful and local wisdom-based learning environment. The implementation of these values can help maintain and preserve Sundanese culture and improve the quality of learning.
Law Concept related to Limitation Freedom of Contract Marriage Agreement in Indonesia
Authors: Liora Noela , Djumikasih Djumikasih , Dwi Qurbani Indah
Published: November 2024

In this thesis, the author analyzes the legal obscurity of the limitations on the contents of Marriagel Agreement, which of course has an impact on legal certainty itself, especially regarding the parties' freedom of contract. This is because there is no further explanation regarding the words law, religion and morality in Article 29 paragraph 2 of the Marriage Law, so that if they are defined generally, according to the opinion of experts, they certainly have different meanings. The different meanings of several experts have an impact on the public's lack of understanding regarding these boundaries. Based on this obscurity, the author formulates a problem formulations, what is the ideal concept of setting limits on freedom of contract marriage agreement in indonesia?. The research method used in writing this thesis uses conceptual approach, statute approach and comparative approach by making a comparison with California. Using this method, it can be concluded that Regulations related to marriage agreements need to be amended regarding the regulation of limitations on the contents of marriage agreements, because there have been cases due to the extensive limitations on the contents of marriage agreements in Indonesia which have created uncertainty regarding marriage agreements. There are several concepts for changes in the regulation of marriage agreements in Indonesia, namely the existence of special regulations, the distinction between prenuptial agreements and marriage agreements, and the creation of details related to limitations.
Wie verändern sich Risiken im Alpenraum in Bezug auf hydrologische und gravitative Naturgefahren?
Authors: Brunner Manuela , Jacquemart Mylène , Weber Samuel
Published: November 2024

Hydrologische und gravitative Naturgefahren stellen eine erhebliche Bedrohung für Gesellschaft, Infrastruktur und Ökosysteme dar und sind daher eine grosse Herausforderung für den ganzen Alpenraum. Hydrologische Gefahren wie Hochwasser und Murgänge werden oft durch extreme meteorologische Bedingungen wie starke Regenfälle und Schneeschmelze ausgelöst, während gravitative Prozesse wie Steinschlag oder Lawinen vorwiegend im steilen Gelände auftreten und stark durch lokale Bedingungen und Prozesse begünstigt werden. Steigende Temperaturen und zunehmende Starkniederschläge aufgrund des Klimawandels führen bereits jetzt zu messbar häufigeren und ausgeprägteren hydrologischen und gravitativen Naturgefahren. Diesen gilt es mit geeigneten Anpassungsmassnahmen zu begegnen, um die damit verbundenen Risiken zu minimieren.
Niet (meer) klagen over bestuurders
Authors: Schepel J.M.
Published: November 2024

Niet (meer) klagen over bestuurders

De toepassing van de klachtplicht op bestuursaansprakelijkheid houdt al een paar jaar de gemoederen bezig. In lagere rechtspraak werd hier niet consistent over geoordeeld. In april 2024 schepte de Hoge Raad duidelijkheid. De auteur bespreekt dit oordeel. Is het terecht dat de klachtplicht bij bestuursaansprakelijkheid verleden tijd is?
Padrões atmosféricos associados a eventos de ressaca no litoral sul do Brasil
Authors: Marinho Yago Brito , Machado Jeferson Prietsch , Saraiva Jaci Maria Bilhalva
Published: November 2024

O Litoral Sul do Brasil encontra-se em uma região em que ocorrem a passagem de ciclones extratropicais e de sistemas frontais que influenciam as condições de mar, através da formação de ressacas, causando impactos na costa, principalmente na atividade portuária, nos tripulantes, nas embarcações e na população que habita as regiões costeiras. Diante do exposto, o objetivo deste trabalho foi de realizar um estudo dos eventos de ressaca no Litoral do Rio Grande do Sul e de Santa Catarina e a variabilidade associada ao Fenômeno El Niño-Oscilação Sul (ENOS), a partir de Avisos de Mau Tempo da Marina do Brasil e dados de reanálise ERA5. Os resultados mostram que as ressacas ocorrem em qualquer época do ano, mas com maior frequência durante o outono e o inverno. Os padrões associados no outono e inverno, indicam a presença de um maior gradiente de pressão atmosférica na área de estudo, favorecendo ao predomínio de ventos do quadrante sul e o consequente empilhamento de água na costa. Por fim, através do cálculo da instabilidade baroclínica, foi possível observar que as ressacas ocorridas durante as fases neutra e positiva do fenômeno ENOS estão associadas a passagem de ciclones extratropicais e sistemas frontais mais intensos, quando comparados com  períodos de La Niña.