bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of material identification and quantification in the presence of metals using spectral photon counting CT
Authors: Tariq Briya , Sikander Osama , Francis Nadine , Alkhatib Manar , Naseer Farhat , Werghi Naoufel , Memisoglu Esat , Maalej Nabil , Raja Aamir
Published: September 2024

Spectral Photon Counting Computed Tomography (SPCCT), a ground-breaking development in CT technology, has immense potential to address the persistent problem of metal artefacts in CT images. This study aims to evaluate the potential of Mars photon-counting CT technology in reducing metal artefacts. It focuses on identifying and quantifying clinically significant materials in the presence of metal objects. A multi-material phantom was used, containing inserts of varying concentrations of hydroxyapatite (a mineral present in teeth, bones, and calcified plaque), iodine (used as a contrast agent), CT water (to mimic soft tissue), and adipose (as a fat substitute). Three sets of scans were acquired: with aluminium, with stainless steel, and without a metal insert as a reference dataset. Data acquisition was performed using a Mars SPCCT scanner (Microlab 5×120); operated at 118 kVp and 80 μA. The images were subsequently reconstructed into five energy bins: 7-40, 40-50, 50-60, 60-79, and 79-118 keV. Evaluation metrics including signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), linearity of attenuation profiles, root mean square error (RMSE), and area under the curve (AUC) were employed to assess the energy and material-density images with and without metal inserts. Results show decreased metal artefacts and a better signal-to-noise ratio (up to 25%) with increased energy bins as compared to reference data. The attenuation profile also demonstrated high linearity (R2 >0.95) and lower RMSE across all material concentrations, even in the presence of aluminium and steel. Material identification accuracy for iodine and hydroxyapatite (with and without metal inserts) remained consistent, minimally impacting AUC values. For demonstration purposes, the biological sample was also scanned with the stainless steel volar implant and cortical bone screw, and the images were objectively assessed to indicate the potential effectiveness of SPCCT in replicating real-world clinical scenarios.
Deciphering the explanatory potential of blood pressure variables on post-operative length of stay through hierarchical clustering: A retrospective monocentric study
Authors: Cartailler Jérôme , Beaucote Victor , Trillat Bernard , Gayat Etienne , Le Guen Morgan , Vallee Alexandre , Fischler Marc
Published: September 2024

Objective

Mean arterial pressure is widely used as the variable to monitor during anesthesia. But there are many other variables proposed to define intraoperative arterial hypotension. The goal of the present study was to search arterial pressure variables linked with prolonged postoperative length of stay (pLOS).

Design

Retrospective cohort study of adult patients having received general anesthesia for a scheduled non-cardiac surgical procedure between 15th July 2017 and 31st December 2019.

Methods

pLOS was defined as a stay longer than the median (main outcome), adjusted for surgery type and duration. 330 arterial pressure variables were analyzed and organized through a clustering approach. An unsupervised hierarchical aggregation method for optimal cluster determination, employing Kendall’s tau coefficients and a penalized Bayes information criterion was used. Variables were ranked using the absolute standardized mean distance (aSMD) to measure their effect on pLOS. Finally, after multivariate independence analysis, the number of variables was reduced to three.

Results

Our study examined 9,516 patients. When LOS is defined as strictly greater than the median, 34% of patients experienced pLOS. Key arterial pressure variables linked with this definition of pLOS included the difference between the highest and lowest pulse pressure values computed throughout the surgery (aSMD[95%CI] = 0.39[0.31–0.40], p<0.001), the accumulated time pulse pressure above 61mmHg (aSMD = 0.21[0.17–0.25], p<0.001), and the lowest MAP during surgery (aSMD = 0.20[0.16–0.24], p<0.001).

Conclusions

By applying a clustering approach, three arterial pressure variables were associated with pLOS. This scalable method can be applied to various dichotomized outcomes.
A comparative study of thermal radiation model in Chinese solar greenhouse
Authors: Liu Wenhe , Qu Manhe , Zhang Feng , Cao Simin , Li Zehui , Xu Zhanyang
Published: September 2024

The performance of three widely used thermal radiation models, the P-1 model, the surface-to-surface (S2S) model and the Discrete-Ordinates (DO) model, were evaluated for simulation temperature in Chinses solar greenhouse. The thermal radiation models were evaluated by comparing the numerical results with experimental data at representative points in the CSG. For indoor rear wall, the indoor soil and indoor air, the models showed good agreement between the experimental data and the simulated results correspond to P1, S2S and DO respectively. This work provides information for simulate greenhouse temperature and use specific radiation models for the most suitable thermal environment for crop growth.
Skull-femoral traction followed by osteotomy correction is a safe and effective treatment for severe scoliosis with split cord malformation
Authors: Zhao Mengyan , Yuan Fei , Lv Chunjiang , Shen Xiaogang , Qi Hongzhe , Gao Gan , Guo Tao
Published: September 2024

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of skull-femoral traction followed by osteotomy correction in patients with severe spinal scoliosis and split cord malformation.

Methods

We retrospectively analyzed ten cases of severe spinal scoliosis with Pang I type split cord malformation treated between August 2012 and August 2023. Patients underwent skull-femoral traction prior to osteotomy correction. We assessed changes in height, weight, coronal and sagittal Cobb’s angles, and physiological indicators such as vital capacity (VC), forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), and blood gas levels before, during, and after treatment.

Results

Traction duration ranged from 9 to 19 days, with height and weight showing significant increases post-treatment. The coronal Cobb’s angle improved from pre-treatment to post-corrective surgery and remained stable at the final follow-up. Similar improvements were observed in the sagittal plane. Physiological indicators such as VC, FVC, and FEV1, as well as blood gas levels, normalized after treatment. Nutritional status, indicated by triceps skinfold thickness, albumin, and transferrin concentrations, also improved. No neurological complications or device-related complications occurred during or after treatment.

Conclusion

Skull-femoral traction followed by osteotomy correction is a safe and effective treatment for severe spinal scoliosis with split cord malformation, offering an alternative to high-risk procedures.
Multi-gas pollutant detection based on sparrow search algorithm optimized ALSTM-FCN
Authors: Kou Xueying , Luo Xingchi , Chu Wei , Zhang Yong , Liu Yunqing
Published: September 2024

It is critical to identify and detect hazardous, flammable, explosive, and poisonous gases in the realms of industrial production and medical diagnostics. To detect and categorize a range of common hazardous gasses, we propose an attention-based Long Short term memory Full Convolutional network (ALSTM-FCN) in this paper. We adjust the network parameters of ALSTM-FCN using the Sparrow search algorithm (SSA) based on this, by comparison, SSA outperforms Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) Algorithm, Genetic Algorithm (GA), Gray Wolf Optimization (GWO) Algorithm, Cuckoo Search (CS) Algorithm and other traditional optimization algorithms. We evaluate the model using University of California-Irvine (UCI) datasets and compare it with LSTM and FCN. The findings indicate that the ALSTM-FCN hybrid model has a better reliability test accuracy of 99.461% than both LSTM (89.471%) and FCN (96.083%). Furthermore, AdaBoost, logistic regression (LR), extra tree (ET), decision tree (DT), random forest (RF), K-nearest neighbor (KNN) and other models were trained. The suggested approach outperforms the conventional machine learning model in terms of gas categorization accuracy, according to experimental data. The findings indicate a potential for a broad range of polluting gas detection using the suggested ALSTM-FCN model, which is based on SSA optimization.
Research inefficiencies in external validation studies of the Framingham Wilson coronary heart disease risk rule: A systematic review
Authors: Ban Jong-Wook , Abel Lucy , Stevens Richard , Perera Rafael
Published: September 2024

Background

External validation studies create evidence about a clinical prediction rule’s (CPR’s) generalizability by evaluating and updating the CPR in populations different from those used in the derivation, and also by contributing to estimating its overall performance when meta-analysed in a systematic review. While most cardiovascular CPRs do not have any external validation, some CPRs have been externally validated repeatedly. Hence, we examined whether external validation studies of the Framingham Wilson coronary heart disease (CHD) risk rule contributed to generating evidence to their full potential.

Methods

A forward citation search of the Framingham Wilson CHD risk rule’s derivation study was conducted to identify studies that evaluated the Framingham Wilson CHD risk rule in different populations. For external validation studies of the Framingham Wilson CHD risk rule, we examined whether authors updated the Framingham Wilson CHD risk rule when it performed poorly. We also assessed the contribution of external validation studies to understanding the Predicted/Observed (P/O) event ratio and c statistic of the Framingham Wilson CHD risk rule.

Results

We identified 98 studies that evaluated the Framingham Wilson CHD risk rule; 40 of which were external validation studies. Of these 40 studies, 27 (67.5%) concluded the Framingham Wilson CHD risk rule performed poorly but did not update it. Of 23 external validation studies conducted with data that could be included in meta-analyses, 13 (56.5%) could not fully contribute to the meta-analyses of P/O ratio and/or c statistic because these performance measures were neither reported nor could be calculated from provided data.

Discussion

Most external validation studies failed to generate evidence about the Framingham Wilson CHD risk rule’s generalizability to their full potential. Researchers might increase the value of external validation studies by presenting all relevant performance measures and by updating the CPR when it performs poorly.
MsDD: A novel NDN producer mobility support scheme based on multi-satellite data depot
Authors: Liu Zhiguo , Zou Qing , Wang Lin , Liu Zhengxia
Published: September 2024

The Named Data Networking (NDN) is currently an important future network framework, and the mobility issue of producers within NDN is a primary challenge. However, in environments characterized by frequent producers mobility, traditional producer mobility support schemes still encounter issues such as excessive consumer delays and interest packet loss. With the development of The 6th generation communication technology (6G), integrating ground networks with satellites has emerged as a potential solution to address the aforementioned problems. In this paper, we propose an NDN producer mobility support scheme based on multi-satellite data depot, named MsDD. The proposed scheme proactively caches producer data into a data depot built on a low-earth orbit satellite constellation to minimize the impact of NDN producer mobility on network performance. We design data depot construction strategy, in-network caching strategy, and routing strategy based on forwarding hint to facilitate effective communication in satellite networks. Experimental results using ndnSIM demonstrate that compared with other existing schemes, MsDD can effectively shield the impact of producer mobility on consumer delay, delivery ratio, and signaling overhead, and MsDD has a clear advantage in terms of consumer delay and delivery ratio.
Assertion and Argument in Xenophanes
Authors: H. Lesher James
Published: September 2024

It is a commonplace in our histories of Greek philosophy that the first thinker to fashion deductive arguments was Parmenides of Elea. One corollary of this view is that Ionian philosophers before Parmenides provided no arguments in support of their views. In what follows I offer a critique of this dismissive characterization, focusing on the first thinker for whom we have a substantial body of evidence, Xenophanes of Colophon. Specifically, Xenophanes argued that retelling the old stories of divine strife and warfare was out of keeping with the qualities of cleanliness and purity considered essential to a proper symposium. He held also that the presence of fossilized remains at inland and mountainous locations was best explained by positing cycles of worldwide flooding and drought, and he linked many other phenomena with the presence of earth and/or water. He also distinguished between having direct perceptual access to events and knowing the clear and sure truth about them, and concluded that about far-off matters such as the gods and the nature of all things no man can know the certain truth. He held also that a series of contrasts between divine and human attributes followed from an initial assumption of divine greatness.
L'image de la Transylvanie en Hongrie et en Roumanie par le prisme de l'éducation
Authors: Floutier Jérémy
Published: September 2024

Erdély képe Magyarországon és Romániában az oktatásban: a második világháború végétől a rendszerváltásig (1945-1990) Erdély mind a magyarság, mind a románság számára páratlan fontossággal bírt és bír. A 19. század óta a román-magyar kapcsolatok mérvadója, hiszen mindkét fél a nemzetépítése középpontjába helyezi és a kialakult rivális felfogás mélyen gyökerezik a köztudatban. E viszályokkal terhelt kapcsolatban pálfordulás történt a kommunista pártok hatalomra kerülésével a második világháborút követő első években. Abban rejlik az érdekesség, hogy 1945 után Magyarország és Románia elkötelezett volt a Szovjetunióhoz egy kényszerből létrehozott ideológiai alapú szövetségben. Mindkét országban kizárólagos doktrínává vált a marxista történelemértelmezés az 1947 és 1989 között kiadott iskolai tankönyvekben, s bár ez némileg halványult az 1970-es évek tájékán, ez elsősorban Magyarországra jellemző tendencia. Megoldottnak nyilvánították a nemzeti kérdést, ugyanakkor ez a „tabula rasa” leginkább jelképesnek és szemantikainak bizonyult. Az iskolában egy bizonyos múltra való megemlékezésről esik szó a közös örökség megteremtése érdekében. A tankönyv hajlama a történelem leegyszerűsítésére és sarkítására, kutatási teret kínál. Az összehasonlító módszer támpontul szolgál ehhez a munkához, érthetővé téve a vitatott területhez való viszonyt. Továbbá lehetővé teszi az Erdéllyel való azonosulás mechanizmusainak modellezését, valamint hasonlóságaik és különbségeik megértését, majd magyarázatát is. Ezentúl jelen disszertáció célja az, hogy az olvasó képet nyerjen a szovjet tömbön belüli állam közti kapcsolatokról, valamint a történelem kezelése és felhasználása a kommunista rezsimek által. Erdély nem került ki a tankönyvekből, de átgondolták a helyét, hiszen elengedhetetlen eleme a magyar és a román nemzeti elbeszélésnek. A tankönyv tartalma követte a politikai átalakulásokat, de az évek során nem mindegyik kérdésben következett be az átértékelés. A kényszerből hozott közeledés ellenére megmaradt a két párhuzamos és rivális elbeszélés, ami megerősödött az évek során. Így a tankönyv úgy tekinthető, mint a román-magyar kapcsolatok tükre, az 50-es évekbeli közös emlékezettől a 80-as évekbeli szembenállásig.
Körmöczi János (1763-1836) Phosphorus Polgárfejedelem című mű magyarítása és európai háttere
Authors: Erdődi Alexandra Anita
Published: September 2024

Disszertációmban Körmöczi János egy kéziratban maradt fordításával foglalkoztam, mely a Phosphorus Polgárfejedelem… címet viseli. A kutatás során sikerült megállapítani az eredeti német szöveg szerzőjét, aki Johann Friedrich Ernst Albrecht volt. A fordítás során Körmöczi törekedett a teljességre, de ezt nem tudta minden esetben tökéletesen végrehajtani, latinizmusok, egyszerűsítések és rövidítések sokasága jellemzi a magyarítást, melyet minden bizonnyal az egyre radikálisabb szövegekhez is hozzájutó diákjai számára készítette, hogy az órákon ezen szöveg segítségével mutasson nekik irányt egy lehetséges természetes vallás – ugyanakkor egyáltalán nem ateista – bemutatásával. A német szöveg sok fontos kortárs szerzőt idéz a jegyzetapparátusban, közülük is Christian Ernst Wünsch és Constantin-François Volney munkái a legfontosabbak, illetve Karl Friedrich Bahrdt. Ezen szerzők megjelölt szövegeit összevetettem a dolgozatban vizsgált művel, emellett elhelyeztem az eredeti német szöveget a holdutazás irodalmának hagyományában, műfaj szempontjából pedig a menipposzi szatírák közé lehetett besorolni. A fordító életművében is fontos mozzanat volt a fordítás, hiszen korábbi olvasmányai, beszédei is kapcsolódnak a Phosphorus Polgárfejedelemben mondottakkal. A disszertációm, bár inkább egy alapkutatásnak tekinthető, de mindenféleképpen kiemelendő tulajdonsága, hogy egy eddig kevésbé ismert szöveget és fordítást igyekezett elhelyezni nem csak a magyar, de az európai irodalmi kánonban.
An Unusual Cause of Refractory Bleeding in Cirrhosis
Authors: Alvarado Meagan , Li Darrick K.
Published: September 2024

Acquired hemophilia A (AHA) is a rare bleeding disorder caused by the development of antibodies against factor VIII. AHA has previously been reported in association with malignancy and autoimmune disorders, but rarely with liver disease. A prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time is the initial laboratory manifestation of this condition but may be challenging to interpret in the setting of abnormal markers of coagulation typically seen in cirrhosis. We present a case of AHA in a patient with decompensated cirrhosis resulting in refractory bleeding and highlight the complexities of interpreting abnormal coagulation factors in patients with cirrhosis.
Rubber devulcanization in the planetary extruder – processing properties and structure
Authors: Zienkiewicz Julia , Karczewska Maja , Wang Shifeng , Formela Krzysztof
Published: September 2024

Thermo-mechanical devulcanization of ground tire rubber (GTR) in a planetary extruder was investigated. The processing parameters of recycled rubber were studied based on standardized protocols using a Mooney viscometer and a rubber processing analyzer (RPA). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy were used to determine rubber structure. Devulcanization process upscaling limits processing properties of recycled rubber, which for partially devulcanized rubber can be determined only by RPA rheometer.
PROGRESIVITAS HAKIM PENGADILAN AGAMA: Pengabaian Sumpah Suppletoire dalam Putusan Pengadilan Agama Padangsidempuan Nomor: 254/Pdt.G/2014/PA.Psp
Authors: Ramdani Dadan
Published: September 2024

This article discusses about the rejection of the panel of the judges to the suplementary or suppletoire oath in the religious court of Padangsidempuan by focusing on the religious court decision Number: 254 / Pdt.G / 2014 / PA.Psp. Utilizing the concept of progressive law of Satjipto Rahardjo, this paper argued that the rejection of the council to the suppletoire oath indicates a progressive deed of the judges in implementing the law. The panel stated that two witnesses presented by the plaintiff in the preliminary evidence did not meet the minimum requirements of the evidence and the suppletoire oath was deemed not to strengthen the existing evidence. This indicates the panel disobey the article no 1940 of civil code stating that the suppletoire oath has a binding legal force. The panel disobedience to the legal rule is based on the consideration of the fairness for all parties.Artikel ini membahas tentang penolakan majelsi hakim Pengadilan Agama Padangsidempuan terhadap sumpah supletoire pada putusan Nomor : 254/Pdt.G/2014/PA.Psp. Dengan memanfaatkan teori hukum progresif yang digagas oleh Satjipto Rahardjo yang menganggap hukum bersifat dinamis untuk mewujudkan keadilan masyarakat, tulisan ini menyatakan bahwa penolakan majelis hakim terhadap sumpah suppletoire dalam putusan tersebut menunjukkan langkah progresif hakim dalam menerapkan hukum acara. Majelis hakim menyatakan bahwa dua orang saksi yang dihadirkan oleh penggugat pada bukti awal tidak memenuhi syarat minimmal pembuktian. Sumpah suppletoire yang diucapkan oleh penggugat tidak dapat berfungsi untuk memperkuat bukti permulaan yang ada. Langkah penolakan majelis hakim ini menunjukkan bahwa majelis hakim tidak menjadikan pasal 1940 KUHPerdata yang menyatakan bahwa sumpah suppletoire mempunyai keluatan hukum yang sempurna dan mengikat. Penolakan majelis hakim ini didasarkan pada pertimbangan untuk mewujudkan rasa keadilan bagi semua pihak yang berperkara.
Penggunaan Google Form Sebagai Alat Penilaian Kinerja Dosen di Prodi PGMI UNISKA Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari
Authors: Batubara Hamdan Husein
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui prosedur pembuatan kuesioner online menggunakan Google Form sebagai media penilaian kinerja dosen dan respon mahasiswa terhadap penggunaannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif analitis dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa angket dan studi dokumentasi. Subyek penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa program studi Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa bahwa prosedur pengembangan kuesioner penilaian kinerja dosen pada proses pembelajaran menggunakan Google Form dimulai dari tahap merencanakan, membuat, mempublikasikan dan memberikan petunjuk penggunaan. Data respon mahasiswa meunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar mahasiswa suka dengan penggunaan kuesioner online (53,3%), mudah diakses (86,7%), waktu menjadi lebih efesien (80%), menghemat penggunaan kertas (93,3%), mengerti cara menggunakannya (86,6%), tampilannya mudah dimengerti (86,6), Bahasa kuesioner telah sesuai (100%), materinya sudah sesuai (93,4%). Dengan demikian, Google Form sangat bermanfaat bagi dosen dan mahasiswa untuk mengumpulkan data kinerja dosen.
Pengembangan Perangkat Pembelajaran Berintegrasikan Media KIT IPA untuk Melatihkan Keterampilan Proses Sains Siswa Kelas V Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Kusumawati Naniek
Published: September 2024

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan dan mengimplementasi perangkat pembelajaran yang meliputi keterlaksanaan perangkat pembelajaran dan respon siswa. Perangkat pembelajaran ini dikembangkan menggunakan model 4-D dengan rancangan uji coba one group pretest-posttest design. Data hasil penelitian meliputi: 1) validitas perangkat pembelajaran RPP dengan poin 3.86 dengan kategori sangat baik, BAS dengan poin 3.71 dengan kategori sangat baik, LKS dengan poin 3.9 kategori sangat baik, dan keterbacaan BAS dengan poin 76.50% kategori sedang 2) Implementasi perangkat pembelajaran meliputi keterlaksanaan RPP dengan poin 99.0%, keterampilan proses sains siswa secara individu adalah 90.1%, secara klasikalnya adalah 100% dan respon siswa yang positif terhadap pembelajaran.Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa perangkat pembelajaran berintegrasikan media KIT IPA untuk melatihkan keterampilan proses sains siswa kelas V sekolah dasar layak digunakan.
Pengaruh employee engagement dan kepuasan kerja terhadap ocb di mediasi oleh intention to stay pada PT. Ternate Cemerlang (SKH Malut Post
Authors: Fit Fitri Yanti
Published: September 2024

This research aims to determine : Influence Employee Engagement and Job SatisfactionTo Organizational Citizenship Behavior is mediated by Intention To Stay . Population study is all over Malut Post Ternate City employee amount 47respondents and use saturated sampling technique so that amount sample as much 47respondents . Type of data usedis quantitative data and the data sources used is primary data with data collection via questionnaire . Deep data analysis models study This use Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Partial Least Squares ( SmartPLS ) version 4.0 . Research result This show that : (1) employee engagementinfluential significant to Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) ; (2) Job Satisfactioninfluential significant on Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) ; (3) employee engagement has no effect significant towards Intention To Stay ; (4) Job Satisfactioninfluential significant to Intention To Stay ; (5) intention to stay has a significant effect on organizational citizenship behavior ; (6) ) employee engagement does not mediate intention to stay on OCB ; (7) job satisfaction does not mediate intention to stay on OCB
Podoby vizuální propagandy v německém zázemí za první světové války
Authors: Beer Kamil
Published: September 2024

One of the popular perceived notions of the German Reich’s defeat during the First World War is that propaganda, its misuse or insufficient use, was one of the reasons for the empire’s collapse. This is not so, as per the words of American professor David Welch and German professor Klaus- Jürgen Bremm, the German propaganda machinery was one of the most sophisticated during the war and maintained the Reich as a formidable adversary of the Entente powers for almost five years of the war. The article explores the history of Germany’s war propaganda establishment and mentions its noteworthy visual expressions on home front posters and its main “talking points”. Its other notable visual outlets are also described: e.g. the “nail men” or the growing movie industry. When fitting, the article also mentions the reception of propaganda. German propaganda was based not only on a strong national “network” of public opinion offices, but it also used types of imagery powerful enough to convince the German people to continuously contribute to the war effort. However, it had its shortcomings and in time, as the conflict became too long and taxing on the populace, the effect of propaganda waned, and the Reich was eventually defeated by the Entente powers.
Analýza kvalitativních dat v orální historii s využitím software Atlas.ti
Authors: Římanová Jana
Published: September 2024

This article summarises the current possibilities of using computer technologies for analysis and interpretation in research based on oral history interviews. At least three methodological approaches meet in one place: an oral history method used as a tool to create primary data sources, a method of grounded theory applied as a basic approach to the analysis and interpretation of biographical interviews, and a computer-assisted analysis process performed using ATLAS.ti’s qualitative research software. Computer systems have begun to emerge as a tool for the clearer, more detailed, and more accurate application of traditional methods of qualitative research. However, their wide range of possibilities begin to interfere already in the way the very methods are used. In accordance with the post-structuralist idea that language is not just a tool, but that its influence also has the opposite effect on thinking, especially on the possibility of visualising and interconnecting the individual objects that the researcher can use in software for qualitative analysis, this software transforms the way of working with primary data. Visibility and visual representation are key elements of scientific cognition in general. Our thoughts about data might be visually captured and preserved for future research. The mystery of qualitative research, often described as an extraordinary feeling for the subject of research or intuition, can be captured and visibly recognised in the density of codes and in the density of their connection with other codes and quotations in the sources used.
Reinhardt Volker: Die Medici - Florenz im Zeitalter der renaissance.
Authors: Kristen ml. Vladimír V.
Published: September 2024

A review of the book by Reinhardt Volker.
Jan Křen: Čtvrtstoletí střední Evropy. Visegrádské země v globálním příběhu let 1992–2017
Authors: Lohmann Nina
Published: September 2024

A review of the book by Jan Křen.
Balancing conservation and development: a review of navigating Malaysian forest policies and initiatives
Authors: Liu W-Y. , Yap J.-L. , Lin C.-C.
Published: September 2024

Although Malaysia is renowned for its tropical rainforest and biodiversity, deforestation for economic development remains contentious. This review analyses Malaysian forest policies, afforestation, and forest carbon payment mechanisms, and makes policy recommendations. It categorises
forests by altitude and protection level, highlighting diverse ecosystems. Policies, including the National Forestry Act of 1978 (Amendment 1993), Sabah Forest Policy (2018), and Sarawak Forest Policy (2019), prioritise sustainable management. Agencies shift towards conservation, moving beyond
timber‐centric approaches, while revenue streams such as carbon offsetting, payment for ecosystem services, and non‐timber forest products gain traction. Forest connectivity programs protect state‐owned lands from logging, and have increased protected forests since 2005.
Government incentives for afforestation and reforestation include tax exemptions. Malaysia commits to REDD+ with forest carbon offset and conservation certificate schemes. A structured implementation approach is proposed, emphasizing the need to understand and communicate market demand
for forest carbon offset initiatives.
Opportunities and challenges towards a circular bioeconomy of the Philippines’ veneer and plywood industry
Authors: Palma-Torres V.M. , Cadalin M.B. , Evina K.F.P. , Calderon M.M.
Published: September 2024

Using harvested wood products (HWPs) in a circular bioeconomy, such as veneer and plywood, is a promising approach to addressing environmental concerns and ensuring sustainable resource management. This paper attempts to conceptualize a veneer and plywood circular bioeconomy system
(VPCBES) model and analyse the opportunities and challenges these wood-based industries face in contributing to the circular economy of the Philippines. A systematic literature review and contextualized SWOT analysis were employed to explore potential pathways for sustainable development and
circular practices in the country. It adopts the butterfly framework and presents the VPCBES model, exploring the continuous flow of materials, emphasizing waste reduction, products and materials circulation, and nature regeneration. The opportunities for the veneer and plywood industry in
the circular bioeconomy include using recycled wood waste, adopting resin as a binding agent, and cascading wood waste in time and value. However, challenges persist, including meeting demands while ensuring regeneration goals, low innovation investments, harvesting practices, waste routes
issues, non-compliance to cleaner production and industrial symbiosis, and policy‐related barriers. Addressing these challenges and capitalizing on opportunities will enable the veneer and plywood industry to play a vital role in the Philippine circular bioeconomy.
Current advances of anticancer drugs based on solubilization technology
Authors: Wu Min , Wang LiPing , Li Xiaofang , Zhang Feng , Jin Xuewen
Published: September 2024

With the continuous development of the medical field, drugs for cancer treatment are emerging in an endless stream. Many kinds of natural plant, animal, and microbial extracts and some specific screened and synthesized drugs have been identified in vitro with anticancer biological activity. However, the application of 90% of newly developed solid drugs with anticancer effects is limited because of their low solubility and low bioavailability. On the one hand, improving the solubility and bioavailability of drugs scientifically and rationally can enhance the therapeutic effect of cancer; on the other hand, it can promote the rational use of resources. At present, great progress has been made in the ways to improve the solubility of drugs, which play an important role in anticancer effects. We will focus on the classification and application of the solubilization methods of anticancer drugs and provide an effective guide for the next drug research in this review.
Vladimir Solovyov and Orthodox Natural Theology
Authors: Moore Harry James
Published: September 2024

This paper examines the work of one of Russia’s greatest philosophers, Vladimir Solovyov (1853–1900), from the perspective of natural theology and attempts to distil the original natural theological arguments which we find in his work. Solovyov’s arguments are rarely presented in clarity or with a detailed critical analysis. The current paper thus hopes to offer some amendment to this unfortunate deficiency in the secondary literature. It will become evident that Solovyov’s relation to natural theology contained two distinct layers. There is, on the one hand, the external polemical and publicist layer of discourse, where Solovyov rejects natural theology outright. On the other hand, there is the deeper metaphysical layer, where Solovyov’s own arguments, hidden within his elaborate metaphysical structures, can themselves be considered as a form of natural theology. The paper will conclude that, despite the overall failure of his arguments, Solovyov can still provide inspiration for Orthodox theologians by attempting a form of natural theology within an Orthodox context.
Eksplorasi Teknik Drapping pada Kain Organza dalam Pembuatan Gaun Pesta
Authors: Khairunisa Nabila Aurely , Utami Putri Marganing
Published: September 2024

Artikel ini membahas pembuatan gaun dengan lengan asimetris dan hiasan bunga menggunakan Teknik Draping pada kain organza shimmer. Fokusnya adalah pada proses kreatif desainer dalam menciptakan gaun yang memukau dan unik. Pemilihan bahan, seperti satin bridal, organza, dan organza shimmer, menjadi langkah awal yang strategis dalam merancang gaun. Lengan asimetris, bustier, dan hiasan bunga menjadi elemen-elemen penting dalam desain ini. Teknik Draping digunakan secara intensif dalam pembuatan hiasan bunga pada badan gaun, khususnya dengan menggunakan kain organza shimmer. Melalui metode Penelitian dan Pengembangan (R&D), artikel ini menjelaskan langkah-langkah yang dilakukan, mulai dari identifikasi potensi dan masalah, pengumpulan data, desain produk, hingga produk final. Hasilnya menciptakan gaun yang menarik dengan karakteristik unik, termasuk pemilihan kain organza shimmer yang memberikan efek warna khas pada bunga. Kesulitan dalam proses, seperti pembentukan bunga yang memerlukan beberapa percobaan, dan tantangan dalam pemilihan warna bahan, menjadi bagian dari perjalanan kreatif dalam dunia fashion. Meskipun terdapat perbedaan antara desain awal dan hasil jadi akibat keterbatasan bahan, gaun ini berhasil menciptakan inspirasi bagi pecinta fashion yang selalu mencari gaya eksklusif dan inovatif.
Kata kunci : Gaun Asimetris, Teknik Drapping, Inovasi Busana
Educación ciudadana: reflexiones, experiencias y desafíos para docentes de Perú, Chile y México
Authors: Aqueas Sierra Francisca Andrea , Llerena Delgado Vilma Ysabel , Cordero Aguilar Manuel Alejandro
Published: September 2024

This reflective theoretical article addresses the question that gives it its title: What are the challenges of Social Sciences teachers when addressing the subject of Citizenship Education in their Latin American contexts? This question will be answered from the Peruvian reality, Chilean and Mexican reality, considering the national curriculum of each country, the presence of Citizenship Education or Citizenship in the curricular bases, the teaching experiences and the challenges that teachers have in their classrooms when teaching the subject. In addition to including reflections on the topics addressed by these subjects. The main conclusion is that the school is a real space for students to recognize themselves as subjects of rights and duties, connecting citizenship with their daily lives, so it for the school to give them with various opportunities to exercise citizenship.
High-strength hemicellulose-based conductive composite hydrogels reinforced by Hofmeister effect
Authors: Guo Zejiang , Fang Yuxuan , Wang Zhenyu
Published: September 2024

Hemicellulose is a renewable and environmentally friendly biomass polysaccharide. However, because of the low polymerization degree, conventional hemicellulose-based hydrogels often have poor mechanical properties, severely restricting their potential applications. This study involved preparation of a novel high-strength conductive hemicellulose-based composite hydrogel, modulated by a Na2SO4 solution. The hydrogel matrix with a physicochemical double cross-linking structure was created by adding polyvinyl alcohol to the chemically crosslinked networks of gelatin and dialdehyde xylan (DAX) to improve the enhancing effect. After being soaked in a 1 M Na2SO4 solution for 24 h, the composite hydrogel’s network structure was thicker, as revealed by scanning electron microscopy. Its tensile breaking strength (3.02 MPa) and elongation (330.95%) were much higher than those prior to the treatment. Energy dispersive spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction confirmed that the composite hydrogel had a considerable amount of Na+ and SO42- uniformly dispersed throughout. Additionally, the ionic conductivity of the composite hydrogel was measured at 5.4 × 10-3 S/m, indicating a potential use in the field of super-capacitors.
Effects of different connection types on mechanical behavior of cross-lap joints of Phyllostachys makinoi culms
Authors: Lee Dong-Ying , Chung Min-Jay , Tsai Ming-Jer , Lee Chia-Ju
Published: September 2024

Mechanical properties and behaviors of bamboo joined by different connections were considered in this work. Makino bamboo (Phyllostachys makinoi) culms from Taiwan were used as the connection material to explore the form of cross-lap joints. Since the cross-lap joint is a common joint in bamboo structures, the mechanical properties of tension, slip, and rotation were evaluated for three types of joints: lashing joint, iron wire joint, and steel bracket joint, under different load conditions. The results showed that the ultimate load of bamboo culms under lateral partial compression has a positive correlation with the number of bamboo nodes and the relative distance to the base-section of the bamboo culms. The mid-sections and end-sections have similar uniaxial compressions in the transverse orientation. According to results of tensile testing, the tensile stiffness of the three joint types is as follows in descending order: iron wire joint, lashing joint, and steel bracket joint, with the reverse order for ultimate load testing. In terms of slip testing, the withstanding of ultimate loads and increases in slip stiffness can be attributed to bamboo nodes that assist in creating slip stiffness in lashing joint. However, ultimately, steel bracket joints hold the highest slip stiffness. Our findings for rotation stiffness value show the following tendency: steel bracket joint > lashing joint > iron wire joint.
Optimization of the solid cardboard in carton design
Authors: Pyr’yev Yuriy , Piłczyńska Katarzyna , Kibirkštis Edmundas , Gegeckienė Laura , Venytė Ingrida , Vaitasius Kęstutis
Published: September 2024

The present research aimed to increase the accuracy of predicting the maximum force required to compress a solid cardboard box. Changes in the technology of solid cardboard production and the design of packaging help to increase the durability of packaging; however, typical estimation methods do not take these changes into account. By determining the number of important parameters of the box and using a specific approach, it was possible to develop a semiempirical model of the maximum force that compresses the box and simplifies its description. By using this model, the amount of solid board required for a specific package can be reduced without reducing the life of the box. The maximum force prediction method is also suitable for creating other box models at different moisture levels.
Chatbots y su impacto en la experiencia del usuario: Revision Sistemática de la Literatura
Authors: Chinchay Epiquin Rodrigo Francisco , Quiñones Nieto Yamil Alexander
Published: September 2024

Chatbots have a great impact on user service; however, it is important to know what factors have a greater impact on providing an adequate experience to be more efficient. Therefore, the objective of this article is to know the factors that influence user experience, as well as user retention. To achieve this, a systematic review of the literature was conducted using the ScienceDirect database. In addition, it was concluded that the main factor is the anthropomorphic aspect of the chatbot, but the type of user, product or task must be taken into account for its implementation.
Tecnologías Emergentes y su Rol en la Mejora de la Supervisión del Gobierno Corporativo Bancario en Perú
Authors: Medina Vigo Marcial Antonio
Published: September 2024

El presente artículo aborda de manera integral las Tecnologías emergentes desarrolladas a nivel mundial con el objetivo de optimizar la evolución y el estado actual del buen gobierno corporativo en el sector bancario peruano, un área de creciente relevancia en el marco de prácticas empresariales transparentes y éticas. El objetivo principal de esta investigación es investigar las Tecnologías nuevas que se van incorporando para lograr mejorar la supervisión de los gobiernos corporativos aplicados al sector bancario y que pueden ser aplicadas para hacer más eficiente la calidad del gobierno corporativo en las entidades bancarias del Perú.Para alcanzar una comprensión exhaustiva, se establecieron objetivos específicos que incluyen como las Tecnologías Emergentes pueden identificar mejor de la calidad del trato equitativo a los accionistas, el análisis del manejo de conflictos de interés, la evaluación de la estructura del capital, la determinación de la calidad del esquema de remuneraciones e incentivos de la administración, y la valoración de la calidad de la revelación de la información en el sector bancario peruano. Estos objetivos guían un análisis profundo y crítico sobre los componentes clave del buen gobierno corporativo como son la transparencia, la rendición de cuentas, la equidad y la responsabilidad social todo lo cual puede optimizarse aplicando las nuevas tecnologías de la información.El estudio revela que, si bien ha habido avances significativos en la adopción de medidas de buen gobierno en las entidades bancarias peruanas, persisten desafíos importantes. Se resalta la necesidad de aplicar nuevas tecnologías para poder fortalecer los mecanismos de supervisión y control, mejorar la participación de los accionistas y asegurar una gestión financiera transparente y prudente. Además, se discuten las implicaciones de estas nuevas tecnologías para lograr la confianza de los inversores y la estabilidad del sistema financiero del país.Concluyendo con recomendaciones estratégicas de aplicación de nuevas tecnologías de la información, el artículo sugiere medidas para fortalecer el marco de buen gobierno corporativo en las entidades bancarias peruanas. Estas incluyen la promoción de una cultura de transparencia y ética, el fortalecimiento de las políticas de gestión de riesgos y la adopción de estándares internacionales. El propósito es aprovechar las nuevas tecnologías para mejorar la estandarización y competitividad del sector bancario peruano, reforzando la confianza de los inversores y contribuyendo al crecimiento sostenible y al desarrollo económico del país.Las tecnologías más incorporadas por el sector bancario son en cuatro campos como los más disruptivos: big data, inteligencia artificial, blockchain y cloud computing.
Methodology of "artificial control environment" in the process of physical exercise for children with disabilities: theoretical justification and practical application
Authors: Kholodov Serhii , Savlyuk Oleh , Hrebenina Anastasiia , Yarmolinsky Leonid , Kolos Mykola
Published: September 2024

Purpose. The purpose of the study is to systematize and substantiate theoretical knowledge and the results of practical experience in the use of technical means and methodological techniques of the “artificial control environment” in the process of physical exercise for children with disabilities.

Material & Methods. The study involved 8 boys and 11 girls with hearing impairments aged 8 years. Research methods: analysis of scientific literature, pedagogical experiment. During the study of the ability to maintain static-dynamic balance of the body of the examined children with hearing impairments, we used the stabilography method..

Results. The data accumulated in the course of the experiment laid the basis for the technology of design and implementation of methodical techniques proposed in the study, means of "artificial control environment" in the process of adaptive physical education of children of primary school age with hearing deprivation, aimed at the development of static and dynamic balance of the body, orientation. The data accumulated in the course of the experiment laid the basis for the technology of design and implementation of methodical techniques proposed in the study, means of "artificial control environment" in the process of adaptive physical education of children of primary school age with hearing deprivation, aimed at the development of static and dynamic balance of the body, orientation in space. The components of the author's technology are the goal, objectives, methodological principles of physical education, special pedagogical principles of adaptive physical education, and the tasks set in the study serve as a projection of three periods and stages of its implementation with the use of appropriate fitness equipment within the framework of preventive health measures.

Conclusions. The breadth of the transformation processes and tangible shifts observed today in the paradigm and systematics of adaptive physical education are determined by the significant influence of the latest theoretical and methodological problems and “preemptive innovations”, the planes of implementation of which are not only software products, but also technologies and management systems. The proposed study substantiates the content and basic provisions of the technology for designing and implementing methodological techniques and means of an “artificial control environment” in the process of adaptive physical education of primary school children with hearing loss.