bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring the impact of Martech on marketing strategy
Authors: Pin-Lun Chiang Pin-Lun Chiang
Published: July 2024

This study aims to examine the connections between marketing technology (Martech) and the marketing strategies devised by popular music industry businesses, to investigate how these businesses utilize Martech in their marketing processes and how the industry uses Martech to identify customer demand and to explore the prospects or challenges offered by Martech for the music industry. Based on six cases, the results suggest that (1) Martech can help the popular music industry to collect and analyze customer data, understand customer demand and behavior, and provide a better customer experience; (2) Martech can help music businesses automate their marketing processes, improve marketing efficiency, and gain insights into and enhance the customer journey through advertisement testing and social listening; (3) Through the use of Martech, popular music streaming platforms can provide customers with personalized recommendations and sales offers based on their preferences and behaviors, thereby enhancing the customer experience and increasing customer loyalty. A record label can use Martech tools to establish its own database and operate it with its members, thus sustaining its relationship with existing fans; and (4) Martech can assist the popular music industry in developing digital products, such as apps that contain specific musical content and popular music e-commerce platforms, thus meeting customer demand. These findings provide important advances to marketing research on Martech.

 
Concept as a Soft Form: Keeping Awareness in the Creative Flow
Authors: Лола Г.Н. , Александрова Т.И. , Соколова А.Д.
Published: July 2024

Направленность дизайна на создание нового требует отказа от методов, ориентированных на определенность и предсказуемый результат. Фокус внимания смещается с результата на процесс, что изменяет понимание концептуальной работы — в ней открываются новые пространства для творческой свободы, интуитивных поисков и случайных находок. В парадигме Flow Design появляется возможность найти баланс рационального и интуитивного, избегая их противопоставления и фиксируя внимание на взаимопревращениях. Идея дизайна как креативного потока позволяет осмыслить концепт как soft form — подвижную смысловую структуру, которая меняется в зависимости от ситуации, сохраняя при этом свою определенность. Интенция, с которой начинается концептуальная работа, подвергается метаморфозам, благодаря постоянному возвращению к своим основаниям, уточнению и изменению. Такой рекуррентный метод позволяет превратить смыслы в soft form — матрицу будущего продукта. Дизайн оказывается не реализацией идеи, а ее исполнением. Создание soft form показано на примере проекта образовательной системы «Дизайн Методология», вдохновленного «Книгой Перемен».

Design’s orientation towards creating the new necessitates a departure from methods that aim towards certainty and predictable results. The focus of attention shifts from the result to the process, which changes our understanding of conceptual work as it opens up new spaces for creative freedom, intuitive searches and accidental findings. In the paradigm of Flow Design there is an opportunity to find a balance between the rational and the intuitive while avoiding their opposition and focusing on their mutual transformations. The idea of design as a creative flow allows us to define the concept as a soft form: a flexible semantic structure that changes depending on the situation, yet maintains its specificity. Conceptual work begins with the intention, which undergoes metamorphoses, thanks to a constant return to its foundations, refinement, and modification. This recurrent method enables the transformation of an idea into a soft form — a matrix of the future product. Design becomes not just the realisation of an idea, but its execution. The creation of a soft form is exemplified by the educational system project “Design Methodology” inspired by The Book of Changes.
Analisis Validitas, Reliabilitas, dan Tingkat Kesukaran Soal Bahasa Arab Tingkat SMP Berbasis Artificial Intelligence (AI) melalui Platform QuestionWell
Authors: Zuhri Najwa Zalfa , Syihabuddin Syihabuddin , Tatang Tatang
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji tingkat validitas, reliabilitas, dan tingkat kesukaran soal yang dihasilkan oleh kecerdasan buatan (AI) dengan menggunakan platfrom QuestionWell. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif dengan analisis validitas, reliabilitas, dan tingkat kesukaran soal secara empirik. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 32 siswa kelas 8 SMP Bina Insan Mandiri. Soal yang diujikan sebanyak 20 butir soal berbentuk pilihan ganda sesuai dengan materi yang dipelajari siswa. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan korelasi Point Biserial untuk validitas butir soal, KR-20 untuk reliabilitas, dan uji proporsi untuk tingkat kesukaran soal. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebanyak 60% soal yang dihasilkan oleh AI terbukti valid. Tingkat reliabilitas soal mencapai angka 0,743, menunjukkan konsistensi yang dapat diandalkan dalam pengukuran. Seluruh soal dikategorikan sebagai soal dengan tingkat kesukaran yang mudah. Berdasarkan pemeringkatan kompetensi membaca, seluruh butir soal termasuk pada tingkat dasar. Kelebihan pada pembuat soal ini adalah penggunaannya berpotensi dalam meningkatkan efisiensi dan membantu guru dalam membuat soal secara otomatis. Namun kekurangannya yaitu, guru perlu memastikan kembali soal yang akan diujikan sesuai dengan tujuan pembelajaran dan soal yang dihasilkan belum variatif dalam mengukur kompetensi membaca siswa. Dengan demikian, peneliti merekomendasikan untuk memandang AI sebagai sarana pendukung dalam penyusunan instrumen tes. Soal yang dihasilkan AI hanya sebagai bahan masukan bagi guru, bukan sebagai instrumen final. Peran guru dalam hal ini adalah berkolaborasi dengan AI untuk mengoptimalisasi peran AI dalam ranah pendidikan.
Zeytin Atığı Karasuyun Nane (Mentha piperita L.) ve Kuzukulağı (Rumex acetosella L.) Bitkilerinde Bazı Morfolojik Özellikler ve Mineral Madde İçeriğine Etkisi
Authors: Gül İsmail , Salihoğlu Yasemin , Yaralı Karakan Faika
Published: July 2024

Karasu, zeytinyağı eldesi aşamasında ortaya çıkan, birçok toksik ve fenolik bileşikler içeren bir zeytin atığıdır. İçerdiği yağlar ve zararlı bileşikler nedeniyle toprağa bulaştırılması tehlikelidir. Ancak, solucan gübresi ve prina gibi organik materyallerle birleştirilerek yararlı bir kompost gübreye dönüştürülebilir ve birçok fayda sağlayabilir. Bu amaçla, araştırmada karasuya ilave edilen prina ve solucan gübresi uygulamalarının nane ve kuzukulağı bitkilerinin bazı morfolojik özellikleri ile mineral madde içeriklerine etkisi incelenmiştir. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre nanede en yüksek bitki boyu (77.70 cm) KS1, en yüksek bitki yaş ağırlığı (10.75 g/bitki) KP1, en yüksek kök yaş ağırlığı (11.81 g/bitki) KS4 uygulamasından; kuzukulağı bitkilerinde ise en yüksek bitki boyu (18.67 cm) KS4, en yüksek bitki yaş ağırlığı (12.89 g/bitki) S1, en yüksek kök yaş ağırlığı (0.98 g/bitki) KS2 uygulamasından elde edilmiştir. Yapılan uygulamalar nane ve kuzukulağının mineral madde içeriği üzerine de etki etmiş, istatistiksel olarak nanede en yüksek mineral madde değerleri P1 uygulamasından, kuzukulağında ise en yüksek azot, magnezyum ve mangan değerleri S1, en yüksek demir, sodyum, çinko ve bakır değerleri KS2 uygulamasından elde edilirken; en yüksek magnezyum ve kalsiyum değerleri ise S1 ve KS2 uygulamalarından elde edilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçları, zeytin karasuyu ile birlikte uygulanan prina ve solucan gübresinin karasuyun olumsuz etkilerini azaltmakta kullanılabileceğini ortaya çıkartmıştır.
Modified Bascom cleft lift procedure for recurrent pilonidal disease
Authors: Murad-Regadas Sthela M , P Regadas F Sergio , P Regadas Filho F Sergio , Araujo de Mendonça Filho Jose Jader , C Pinheiro Laryssa , Queiroz da Cunha Carlos Magno , R da Penha Camila B , G Ferreira David
Published: July 2024

Introduction: There are different surgical techniques to treat pilonidal disease. The one appropriate technique would be with shorter healing time and the lowest rate of recurrence.

Case Report: We present a case of a 29-year-old male with recurrent pilonidal disease underwent a modified Bascom cleft lift technique which is a rotation flap procedure with an off-midline closure.

Conclusion: The modified Bascom technique with primary closure and advancement flap for the treatment of complex pilonidal disease showed effective for this case of recurrent pilonidal disease.
Pratiques envisagées des enseignants pour un enseignement de l’informatique à l’école primaire
Authors: Fluckiger Cédric , Grugier Olivier , Haspekian Mariam
Published: July 2024

En France, les premières fondations d’un enseignement informatique sont confiées aux professeurs des écoles. La prescription de cet enseignement est dispersée dans les programmes de technologie et de mathématiques, ne facilitant pas l’interprétation des intentions. Nous analysons les discours d’enseignants de l’école et les retours de deux enquêtes concernant les choix de matériel utilisé par les enseignants. Le cadre de Robert et Rogalski offre une approche permettant de mener une analyse à la fois didactique et ergonomique des pratiques enseignantes. Le cadre de Combarnous permet d’effectuer une analyse didactique et technique des choix d’artefact. L’analyse montre que les enseignants ont conscience de certains enjeux mais ont une représentation floue de ce qui est demandé, leurs choix didactiques restant ancrés dans un rapport personnel à l’informatique.
АКТУАЛЬНЫЕ ВОПРОСЫ РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЯ КЛИНИЧЕСКИХ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЙ В КАЗАХСТАНЕ
Authors: Кулкаева Г.У. , Граф М.А. , Алдиярова Н.Т. , Тарасова В.М. , Нургожин Т.С.
Published: July 2024

Казахстанский рынок клинических исследований находится на стадии своего становления. Несмотря на тенденцию роста, в сравнении со странами ЕАЭС и Европы он незначительный. Одним из сдерживающих факторов роста является несовершенство регуляторной базы. Целью исследования являлось выявление правовых барьеров реализации клинических исследований на территории Казахстана. Методологическую основу исследования составил анализ национальных и международных нормативных источников, регламентирующих процесс проведения клинических исследований на территории Казахстана. Результаты. Законодательством Казахстана сегодня регулируются основные процессы реализации доклинических и клинических исследований, подкрепляемые регламентирующими документами ЕЭАС. Реалии исследовательской практики диктуют необходимость в совершенствовании и гармонизации правовой базы, оптимизации перечня документов для получения разрешения на проведение клинических исследований; разграничение мер ответственности участников в процессе исследования; усиление системы учета и мониторинга реализации доклинических и клинических исследований. Необходимо регламентировать вопрос страхования жизни и здоровья участника исследовательского процесса. Отличительной чертой правового института клинических исследований Казахстана выделена регуляция неинтервенционных исследований, при этом наличие централизованного ресурса для их учета повысило бы эффективность мониторинга. Проблемными вопросами также являются бюрократизация процесса ввоза лекарственных средств, медицинских изделий, и вывоза биологического материала в рамках клинического исследования. Выводы. Устойчивая правовая основа клинических исследований призвана способствовать созданию условий для привлечения международных и локальных клинических исследований, проводимых на территории Казахстана, а также развитию благоприятного инвестиционного климата науки.
PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Smagulov A. , Kurakbaev K. , Baymakhanov A.N. , Nurbakyt A.N.
Published: July 2024

The ongoing progress of medical services market in Kazakhstan allows considering various combination of public-private partnership (PPP) to solve the burden problems, such as lack of human resources, inefficient institutional structure, inadequate quality and efficiency due to lack of competition, especially in remote and rural areas. The imbalance between the needs of population and the amount of existing funding resulted in increased the personal costs of citizens for medical services and reduced the availability of medical care. One of the solutions to the current situation could be the active involvement of the private sector in the management of public medical organizations with the simultaneous attraction of private capital. The purpose of this work was a comparative analysis of international models for attracting small and medium-sized businesses to the medical services market in order to determine the prospects in the healthcare system. Methods. A review of publications reported the experience of involving the private sector in the provision of medical services and comparing the effectiveness of population satisfaction. Results. A review of studies on evaluating the effectiveness of PPP activities for various types of medical services involved 42 publications, identified by the keywords: public-private partnership, medical services, medical service providers. It has been established that the partnership for the provision of primary health care services is shown in 11 publications, for the provision of educational services for medical workers — 7, for strengthening managerial and financial regulation — 9, for the implementation and maintenance of hospital information systems — 11, for health education programs — 4. Conclusion. The review showed that the practice of PPP is more effective than the separate functioning of the public and private sectors in health care. The flexible nature of PPPs provides a framework for developing and adapting existing structures to meet the specific needs of each project.
КӘДІМГІ КИІКОТЫ (ORIGANUM VULGARE L.) ӨСІМДІК ШИКІЗАТЫНАН ЭКТРАКТТАР АЛУ ЖӘНЕ ОНЫҢ ХИМИЯЛЫҚ ҚҰРАМЫН ТАЛДАУ
Authors: Тұрдыбай Ә.Қ. , Жандабаева М.А. , Сарқытбекова А.Қ. , Раганина К.Т. , Аюпова Р.Б.
Published: July 2024

Еліміздің фармацевтика нарығында табиғи тектес дәрілік өсімдік шикізаттарынан алынатын өсімдік текті препараттар үлесін көбейту үлкен қызығушылық туғызып отыр. Бұл мәселені шешудің жолы жан — жақты зерттеу және жергілікті табиғи шикізатты ұтымды пайдаланудың көмегімен жүзеге асады. Сонымен қатар, қазіргі заманғы синтетикалық шикізаттармен салыстырғанда табиғи шикізаттың қолжетімділігі мен арзандығын ілгерлету қажет. Осы орайда кәдімгі киікоты (Origanum vulgare L.) өсімдіктің шикізат қоры да жеткілікті. Бұл мақалада кәдімгі киікоты (Origanum vulgare L.) өсімдігінің жер үсті бөлігінен ультрадыбыстық және циркуляциялық (Сокслет аппаратымен) экстракция әдістерімен құрғақ экстракттар алынды. Кәдімгі киікоты (Origanum vulgare L.) — ДӨШ алынған экстракттардың химиялық зерттеулері газды хроматография масс-спектрометрия әдісімен анықталынды. Нәтижесінде Сокслет аппараты арқылы алынған экстракттың химиялық құрамында 71 қосылыс, ультрадыбысты әдіспен алынған экстракт құрамынан 35 қосылыстар анықталды. Экстракттың шығымы және фармакологиялық әсері жоғары биологиялық белсенді заттардың жоғары болуына байланысты Сокслет аппараты арқылы алынған экстракт белсенді болып танылды.
АНАЛИЗ СОВРЕМЕННОГО СОСТОЯНИЯ ФАРМАЦЕВТИЧЕСКОГО РЫНКА РЕСПУБЛИКИ КАЗАХСТАН
Authors: Егизбаева Ш.А. , Жумабаев Н.Н. , Жакипбеков К.С. , Жумабаев Н.Ж. , Посылкина О.В. , Умурзахова Г.Ж. , Серикбаева Э.А. , Конаш Н.Е.
Published: July 2024

В данной статье проанализировано современное состояние фармацевтического рынка Республики Казахстан за период 2015-2021 годов и диагностированы актуальные проблемы фармацевтического производства. Цель: выявить современные тенденции фармацевтического рынка в Республике Казахстан, его специфические особенности и перспективы развития отечественного фармацевтического производства. Материалы и методы: статистические данные, результаты анкетирования, математические статистические и аналитические сравнительные методы, SWOT анализ. Результаты исследования: по результатам статистического анализа фармацевтическое производство по сравнению с 2015 годом в денежном выражении увеличился на 101,1 млрд. тенге, экспорт отечественных продуктов вырос на 13,3 млрд.тенге. В 2020 году экспорт лекарственных препаратов за счет поставки в Россию составил 76,5%, в Кыргызстан 6,5% и в Узбекистан 4,8%, в остальные страны 12,3%. Установлено, что объем фармацевтического рынка Республики Казахстан в 2020 году, по сравнению с 2019 годом, вырос на 21,3% в результате развития отечественного производства и реализации программы государственной поддержки. Общее количество, зарегистрированных в республике, лекарственных препаратов – 7455, доля отечественного производства составляет 12%, фактическое количество – 922 препарата, 7106 лекарственных препаратов, то есть 88% импортируются. Количество оригинальных лекарственных препаратов – 1863, дженерики – 5410, количество биотехнологических лекарственных препаратов – 182. Зарегистрировано 9154 изделий медицинского назначения, доля отечественной продукции – 90%. На основании проведенного анализа фармацевтического рынка, экспертного опроса специалистов построена стратегическая матрица SWOT-анализа. Заключение. В результате проведенного анализа нами выявлено зависимость фармацевтической отрасли и фармацевтического рынка от импортируемых зарубежных лекарственных средств и субстанций, хотя ежегодно в Республике Казахстан увеличивается объем производимой фармацевтической продукций. Для дальнейшего развития фармацевтической отрасли Республики Казахстан учитывая импортозависимость необходимо дополнительное финансирование научно-исследовательской и образовательной деятельности по разработке инновационных лекарственных препаратов и субстанций.
Investigation of the road network structure around rail transit stations
Authors: Altıntaşı Oruç , Kundakci Alper
Published: July 2024

This study examined the connectivity of road networks around rail transit stations in İzmir, Türkiye, using intersection density and connected node ratio metrics. The analysis was conducted within 800 m, 600 m, and 400 m catchment areas around these stations, which were considered reasonable walking distances. Rail transit stations and road networks were digitized using ArcGIS Pro software. The research identified variations in connectivity scores among different stations and buffer zones. Stations in high-density areas like Konak and those near the ferry port showed higher connectivity scores, indicating well-integrated street networks that support multimodal transportation. In contrast, stations such as Ataşehir and Mavişehir, where intersection densities were lower, demonstrated significant connectivity challenges, underscoring the necessity for targeted urban planning interventions.
El Rostro Humano de la Satisfacción Laboral del cliente interno: Un Estudio en la Microred Cono Norte de Tacna
Authors: Calderón Copa Edgard Guido , Changllio Roas Juan José Evaristo , Tenorio Cahuana Yury Miguel , Rivera Benavente Orlando Agustín
Published: July 2024

El libro "El Rostro Humano de la Satisfacción Laboral del cliente interno: Un Estudio en la Microred Cono Norte de Tacna" ofrece una profunda exploración de la satisfacción laboral dentro de un contexto específico de salud pública en el sur del Perú. La investigación, realizada en 2017, se centra en determinar si los factores sociodemográficos influyen en la satisfacción laboral de los trabajadores en la MICRORED de salud del Cono Norte de Tacna. Utilizando un enfoque cuantitativo y un diseño no experimental de tipo correlacional, el estudio abarca una muestra representativa de 164 trabajadores. Uno de los hallazgos más notables es que, a excepción del género, ninguno de los factores sociodemográficos (como la edad, el estado civil o la educación) tiene un impacto significativo en la satisfacción laboral. Este descubrimiento sugiere que, independientemente de las diferencias demográficas, los trabajadores muestran niveles similares de satisfacción en su entorno laboral. El análisis de los datos revela que el 63,41 % de los trabajadores percibe su satisfacción laboral como regular, el 35,37 % la considera alta, y solo el 1,22 % la describe como baja. Estas cifras indican que poco más de un tercio del personal está realmente satisfecho con su trabajo en la MICRORED, lo que subraya la necesidad de mejoras en ciertas áreas. En términos de dimensiones específicas, los aspectos más valorados por los trabajadores son la dirección de la unidad y el ambiente de trabajo, así como la interacción con sus compañeros. Sin embargo, el estudio identifica dos áreas clave que requieren atención: la formación profesional y las condiciones ambientales e infraestructura. Estos aspectos destacan como áreas críticas para el desarrollo y la satisfacción futura de los empleados. Este libro proporciona una valiosa contribución al entendimiento de la satisfacción laboral en el sector salud, ofreciendo insights prácticos y recomendaciones que pueden ser útiles para gestores y responsables de recursos humanos en contextos similares. La investigación destaca la importancia de un enfoque integral para mejorar el bienestar laboral, más allá de los factores sociodemográficos, y subraya la necesidad de centrarse en aspectos específicos del entorno de trabajo y las oportunidades de desarrollo profesional.
Penyuluhan ISPA (Infeksi Saluran Pernapasan Akut) Pada Masyarakat Desa Watunggarandu Kecamatan Lalonggasumeeto Kabupaten Konawe Tahun 2024
Authors: Yusran Sartiah , Bahar Hartati , Ekayanti Dian , Pahruddin Hildanur. A.S. , Salfina Salfina
Published: July 2024

Menurut laporan Organisasi Kesehatan Dunia (2020), Infeksi Saluran Pernafasan Akut (ISPA) adalah penyakit menular yang sangat serius dan tersebar luas di seluruh dunia, menyebabkan kematian dan penderitaan. Inisiatif sosialisasi ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi pemahaman masyarakat tentang ISPA di Desa Watunggarandu. Sosialisasi ini digelar di Balai Desa Watunggarandu dengan total 38 peserta. Acara tersebut dijadwalkan pada 24 Mei 2024 dan terbagi menjadi tiga tahap: Persiapan, Implementasi, dan Evaluasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya perubahan yang signifikan dalam tingkat pengetahuan: nilai p untuk pre-test (pengetahuan sebelum) dan post-test 1 (pengetahuan setelah 1) adalah 0,000, untuk post-test 1 (pengetahuan setelah 1) dan post-test 2 (pengetahuan setelah 2) adalah 0,004, dan untuk pre-test (pengetahuan sebelum) dan post-test 2 (pengetahuan setelah 2) adalah 0,000. Dengan nilai p < ? (0,05), hipotesis nol (H0) ditolak dan hipotesis alternatif (H1) diterima, menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman setelah sosialisasi ISPA. Secara keseluruhan, terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan yang signifikan setelah sosialisasi ISPA, dan peserta tetap mempertahankan pengetahuan tersebut selama evaluasi yang dilakukan beberapa hari kemudian.
O uso de esteroides anabolizantes: efeitos, riscos e implicações para a saúde
Authors: Pereira Jéssica Rodrigues , Sousa João Victor Araújo , Rachid Raianny Christina Niesing , Viana Gerson Coelho , Ribeiro Pedro Alessi , Oliveira Ana Celina Cavalcante , França Filho Paulo Sérgio de Souza , Ribeiro Gustavo Henrique Silva , Cavalcanti Géssica Vieira Saraiva , Furtado Juliana Guimarães de Macau , Verde Guilherme Moura Lima , Silva Gustavo Lopes , Balestrero Julia Gomes Pimentel , Caires Osmar Monteiro Rodrigues , Carlucci Hugo José Oliveira
Published: July 2024

O uso de esteroides anabolizantes tem crescido globalmente, estando associado a complicações significativas, incluindo disfunções hepáticas, cardiovasculares e psiquiátricas, que representam uma preocupação crítica para a saúde pública. Este estudo visa fornecer uma análise abrangente dos efeitos, riscos e implicações para a saúde decorrentes do uso dessas substâncias. O objetivo é fundamentar o desenvolvimento de estratégias mais eficazes de manejo e prevenção. A metodologia adotada foi uma revisão narrativa da literatura, abrangendo estudos-chave selecionados a partir de bases de dados científicas. A revisão incluiu artigos em inglês e português, focando em avanços recentes no campo. A análise revelou que, apesar da eficácia de estratégias educativas contínuas sobre os riscos do uso de esteroides e do desenvolvimento de tratamentos para dependência, a implementação dessas estratégias enfrenta desafios significativos. Barreiras como o acesso restrito a serviços especializados e o estigma social associado ao uso de esteroides limitam a eficácia das intervenções. A discussão enfatiza a necessidade de capacitação contínua dos profissionais de saúde e do engajamento comunitário para melhorar o acesso e a adesão aos programas de tratamento. Conclui-se que o desenvolvimento de políticas de saúde pública integradas e a adoção de tecnologias inovadoras são essenciais para aprimorar os processos de diagnóstico e tratamento. Abordagens holísticas e eficazes são necessárias para mitigar os riscos associados ao uso de esteroides anabolizantes, visando melhorar a qualidade de vida dos usuários e reduzir a mortalidade associada a essas substâncias. Este estudo estabelece-se como um recurso valioso para profissionais de saúde, pesquisadores e formuladores de políticas.
Rethinking the History of Multiculturalism: New Perspectives on American Pluralist Ideologies
Authors: Kazal Russell A.
Published: July 2024

Multiculturalism has emerged in the last half-century as a leading if often embattled ideological stance celebrating the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States. One common interpretation traces it to the 1970s, acknowledging a minor precursor in the “cultural pluralism” advanced by intellectuals in the 1910s but casting multiculturalism itself as fundamentally new. Yet this depiction has been challenged by scholars re-examining American pluralist ideologies between World War I and the 1960s, finding that they had wider popularity, stronger institutional roots, and, at times, a role in shaping post-1970 multiculturalism. This new history puts that multiculturalism in a very different light. It is both new and old, a project that has broken with earlier pluralist projects in its broader reach and expanded categories of difference, but one that shares with them an inclusive approach to non-European groups, an institutional base, therapeutic interventions to improve intergroup relations, and a mass audience. This review essay examines the work of two groups of such historians. The first has located vibrant strands of pluralism in American civic culture from the 1920s into the 1960s and the footing they gained in schools, advocacy organizations, and the federal state. The second group has underlined the regional dimension of American pluralism in unearthing pluralist languages and movements in Southern California dating to the 1930s—projects that reflected that region's extraordinary diversity in their focus on multiple groups defined in terms of color.
Producing the Ford Man: The International Student, the Henry Ford Trade School, and the Gendered Dimensions of American Business in the 1920s
Authors: Greer Golda Nicole
Published: July 2024

In the 1920s, Henry Ford opened the Henry Ford Trade School, adjacent to his world-famous Dearborn factory, to over one thousand hand-picked international students from more than thirty countries, including China, India, and Mexico. These elite young men were tasked with returning to their home countries after completion of the course to build Ford franchises and dealerships from the ground up. Using an intersectional lens, this article adds to gender, business, and immigration histories by arguing that Ford sought to export his own notions of American manhood as much as he sought to develop an automotive monopoly in the global market. The international students who came to Detroit understood that they were part of the “Ford Plan” to turn them into “Ford Men.” Their actions and behaviors in Detroit and then abroad affected the global dissemination of Fordism and Ford's Americanization plans too, often by unmasking the weaknesses in Ford's ideology. This interplay between international students and Ford executives offers a rare glimpse into the struggles for control over immigration policy, personal identity, modern masculinities, and workplace values during the creation of an iconic American business empire.
The Huber Site: A Frontier Indigenous Settlement at the Eve of European Contact
Authors: Porubcan Paula J. , Loebel Thomas J.
Published: July 2024

Dating between 1450 CE and 1650 CE, Huber (11CK1) is the type site for the Upper Mississippian Huber phase identified in the western Great Lakes region. Occupied at a critical time in American Indian history, this late precontact village contains some of the earliest European trade goods found in Illinois. The site was briefly investigated in 1929 and again in 1957, but since then it was thought to have been virtually destroyed by looting and urban development. Recent field investigations by the Illinois State Archaeological Survey (ISAS), completed between 2017 and 2020, confirm that large portions of the site remain intact and preserved on public lands and adjacent residential yards. Discoveries include house basins, possible ridged field structures, well-preserved organics, ceramics, chipped- and ground-stone tools, and additional trade items. New analyses of cupreous materials recovered from 11CK1, as well as other Huber phase sites in the region, better identify relationships between sixteenth- and early seventeenth-century Huber peoples and (1) earlier occupations in the area, such as Fisher, (2) potentially contemporaneous Indigenous communities, such as Langford or Oneota, and (3) European peoples and trade goods.
ASSOCIATION OF TYPE 2 DIABETES AMONG REPRODUCTIVE-AGED WOMEN HAVING POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME IN SIALKOT
Authors: SHAKEEL Q , ASHRAF S , NADEEM F , SEHAR K , BUTT MA , ASLAM R , RASHEED MS
Published: July 2024

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age, characterized by elevated androgen levels, ovarian cysts, and symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles, hirsutism, and acne. PCOS is often associated with insulin resistance, which increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Objective: This study aimed to explore the relationship between PCOS and T2DM in women of reproductive age, focusing on the prevalence of symptoms, risk factors, and potential interventions. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to June 2024, involving 100 women aged 18 to 43 at Sardar Begum Hospital and Cheema Family Hospital in Sialkot. Participants were divided equally into PCOS (n=50) and control groups (n=50). Data were collected on demographic and clinical characteristics, including HbA1c levels, using a structured form and laboratory tests. Descriptive statistics, independent samples t-tests, and chi-square tests analyzed the data. Results: The PCOS group exhibited a significantly higher prevalence of irregular menstrual cycles (87%), hirsutism (67%), and acne (40%) compared to the control group. Elevated HbA1c levels were observed in 25% of the PCOS group, with 15% having levels above 6.4%, indicating a heightened risk for T2DM. The mean HbA1c level was significantly higher in the PCOS group (6.2%) compared to the control group (5.5%). Additionally, 60% of women with PCOS reported a family history of diabetes, suggesting a genetic predisposition. Conclusion: Women with PCOS are at a significantly higher risk of developing T2DM. The study highlights the need for early screening and comprehensive management strategies to mitigate these risks. A multidisciplinary approach involving various healthcare professionals is essential for effective intervention and prevention. Further research is necessary to improve the understanding and treatment of these interconnected conditions.
Criminal Law Regulation and Conviction Standards of Cyber Violence: Taking the Crime of Cyber Insult and Defamation as an Example
Authors: Liu Ziyu
Published: July 2024

With the advent of the Internet era, interpersonal communication in real space has gradually spread to cyberspace. Whether the legal regulation of real space should follow and restrict the behavior norms of virtual space has become an important issue discussed by the academic community. Although civil law and other laws have certain regulations on the cyberspace, it is not enough to rely solely on general laws such as civil law to limit the escalating problem of online violence in cyberspace. Therefore, discussing the intervention of criminal law has become of utmost importance. Due to the ease of making comments in virtual spaces, as well as the large number of people and a mix of good and bad, the phenomenon of insult, defamation, and wanton abuse is the most widespread. Therefore, online insult and defamation has become a typical manifestation of online violence. The provisions of China's criminal law on the crime of online insult and defamation are still relatively broad and lack specificity, which brings certain difficulties to judicial practice when facing serious consequences of online insult and defamation. By exploring the criminal law regulations and conviction standards for online violence, using case analysis and comparative research methods, the criminal law rules for online insult and defamation can be further refined, effectively punishing and timely preventing online insult and defamation, purifying the online environment, safeguarding the rights and interests of netizens, and promoting the further development of criminal law in virtual space.
Study on the Criminal Law Protection of Virtual Property
Authors: Liu Jingyi
Published: July 2024

With the advent of the network era, more and more criminal cases involving virtual property have occurred. The protection of virtual property has become an issue of urgent concern to the legal profession. However, the current reality is that in the legal regulations and theoretical practice, there is no accurate legal qualification of virtual property. It is urgent and necessary to analyse the legal nature of the virtual property and the corresponding legal interests. At the same time, the criminal law research and protection of the relevant infringement on the basis of the related normative elements have also become one of the urgent issues at the present time. Based on the above, this paper researches and analyses the legal attributes of virtual property in the criminal law protection of virtual property by using the research methods of normative analysis, comparative research and case study. At the same time take into account the inadequacy of the criminal law protection research and analysis. Finally, it provides recommendations for the protection of virtual property in criminal law in the areas of legislation, justice, international cooperation and technical means.
Interpretation Path of Equity Transfer Guarantee Effect from the Perspective of Company Law
Authors: Wang Xinrui
Published: July 2024

In China, the judicial practice has confirmed the effect of the transfer of share rights guarantee, but it is often classified into the standard framework of general transfer of movable property guarantee and lacks the special system consideration in the company law of share rights. Therefore, the commercial purpose of the transfer of share rights guarantee and the market rules it follows can provide an interpretation path in the view of Company law for the affirmation of the validity of the transfer of share rights guarantee. The characteristics of equity transfer guarantee, such as compound power, formal appearance, and common value, should be incorporated into the legal framework. In terms of internal effectiveness, the scope of the rights of the parties should be determined based on the shareholder qualification system of the Company Law. In terms of external effectiveness, it should follow the normative and theoretical purposes of the Company Law, and determine the rights and obligations of each party according to the specific situation.
Applying the Markov chain in natural language processing and three-pool model
Authors: Wang Xunyang , Zhang Yueheng
Published: July 2024

This paper delves into the application of Markov chains in Natural Language Processing (NLP), and the Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methodology relevant to the three-pool model. The former outlines the basic principles of Markov chains, highlighting their utility in predicting word sequences in language modelling and text generation, despite certain limitations. Also, the former describes mathematical frameworks like n-gram models that enhance prediction accuracy by considering multiple preceding words. It acknowledges challenges in NLP such as oversimplification and emotional depth, as well as computational issues in higher-order models. It concludes by discussing the integration of Markov chains with other models to mitigate these limitations, and their enduring relevance in computational linguistics. The later investigates the MCMC methodology, a seminal development in the field of statistical inference, which is especially useful when analysing complicated systems when traditional statistical techniques are inadequate. Moreover, this later explores the fundamental concepts of MCMC, clarifies how it is inherently related to Markov chains, presents the three-pool model that is commonly applied to models of physical, chemical, or ecological systems, and discusses how MCMC can be used to analyse these models.
Recent applications and perspectives of logistic regression modelling in healthcare
Authors: Ma Qianyou
Published: July 2024

The logistic regression model plays an important role in modeling and prediction in dealing with binary classification problems. In medical liao, the prediction, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases have always been a research direction that has attracted much attention. This paper analyses the latest applications of logistic regression models in the healthcare field from the aspects of disease risk prediction, diagnosis, and treatment outcome assessment, comparing and analyzing the latest applications and development prospects of logistic regression models in the field of healthcare, with the literature spanning 2018-2024. The paper also identifies the problems at the present stage and searches for future solutions to optimize them. Constructing logistic regression models can be effective in predicting the likelihood of disease occurrence, however, there are challenges in dealing with feature correlation and sample imbalance, as well as difficulties in dealing with missing values and outliers, and difficulties in fitting non-linear relationships, as well as difficulties in determining causality and sample imbalance. The study suggests that future research can focus on optimizing the exhibition of the calculated relapse model, including improving the feature selection method and parameter optimization algorithm of the model, or combining other algorithms and validation methods to improve the accuracy and stability of the model, and constructing a more comprehensive and diversified model to ensure the authenticity and accuracy of the data, to improve the generalization ability and the scope of application of the model.
Impact of personalized care on isolated older adults living with dementia
Authors: Zhong Nianxin (Cindy)
Published: July 2024

Dementia is a common condition among older adults; it is estimated that one-third of people aged 85 and up have some form of dementia. With the growing population of dementia among older adults and the younger generations shift to a more individualistic lifestyle, a large number of older adults have been forced to live in isolation. Isolation can impair cognitive functions and decrease overall well-being in older adults, particularly those with dementia. Many research studies have focused on implementing and evaluating personalized care interventions for this vulnerable population in response to this issue. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of personalized care on isolated older adults living with dementia. Current literature findings highlight the significance of personalized approaches that aim to satisfy the unique needs, preferences, and backgrounds of each older adult. Research demonstrates individualized care can improve emotional connections improve cognitive function and enhance well-being among older adults with dementia. Furthermore, it emphasized the importance of community engagement, caregiver training, and technological innovations in delivering effective personalized care solutions. By shedding light on the potential of personalized care for older people with dementia, this study aims to contribute to the ongoing research on enhancing the well-being and quality of life for isolated older adults with dementia.
Specific application of nature-based solutions in ecological restoration
Authors: Liang Minqian
Published: July 2024

As a result of the growing human capacity to exploit and the rising and demand for natural resources, the earth is now experiencing ecological overload.Ecological restoration has emerged as a significant concern that human beings must confront. The notion of Nature-based Solutions introduced by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2004 has garnered increasing scholarly interest in recent years . As to the IUCN, nature-based solutions refer to measures that safeguard, responsibly oversee, and rehabilitate both natural and modified ecosystems. Since the concept of nature-based solution was put forward, numerous scholars have made various attempts to use it in the field of ecological restoration. Through the method of literature review, this paper elucidates the basic principles of ecological restoration and nature-based solutions. This research studies the specific implementation of nature-based solutions in ecological restoration, focusing on their specific application in water body and land restoration. Additionally, this paper summarizes the advancements made in this field of research and provides illustrative examples of nature-based solutions applied in ecological restoration.
The history context and future directions of lactic acid
Authors: Su Xiangyu
Published: July 2024

Lactic acid, initially considered a neglected metabolic waste product, has gradually shown its irreplaceable value in the human body. Up to now, it has become a hot topic of current research. From its first time its discovery in milk to its becoming a product of cellular respiration and metabolism, lactic acid was viewed to be a useless product in metabolism and therefore resulted in the suspension of related research. Later, with the birth of the concept of lactate shuttle between cells, lactate once again showed a very important function in the energy field of physiological research, including the participation of whole-body energy metabolism and the regulation of the cancer microenvironment. However, after some time, the research on lactic acid seems to have stalled again in the role of lactic acid as a small molecule. Not until 2019, the discovery of acetylation of histone extended a new field of lactate research epigenetic modification. This review summarizes the research on various aspects of lactate and highlights the progress and application of lactate in histone modification.
Second-hand car price prediction based on multiple linear regression models
Authors: Wang Yongxin
Published: July 2024

With the advancement of the automotive manufacturing industry and the convenience of public transportation, the second-hand car market continues to expand. To comprehensively evaluate the price of used cars considering various factors, there is an urgent need for a computational model based on big data and machine learning. This article aims to fulfill this requirement, this article introduces a multiple linear regression model based on machine learning technology, which is applied to predict the prices of second-hand cars. In this study, the author digitized categorical variables and removed factors irrelevant to numerical variables using a dataset containing nearly 1500 samples from the second-hand car market. By constructing a multiple linear regression model with independent variables such as insurance validity, fuel_type, seats, ownership, transmission, mileage (kmpl), engine (cc), kms_driven and registration year with price (unit: ten thousand) as dependent variable. The root mean square error (RMSE) was finally obtained as 13.939.
Application of hypothesis testing in estimating regression models
Authors: Song Jingxin
Published: July 2024

Hypothesis testing is a typical technique used in data analysis to ascertain the accuracy of an estimated regression model obtained from the data. Therefore, this method is closely related to the accuracy of the conclusions drawn. There are many studies that have used hypothesis testing to draw conclusions, however, there is still a lack of generalizations about the accuracy of the estimated model. Therefore, this paper will shed light on how the accuracy of estimated regression models can be analyzed through F-tests as well as specification tests. The F-test confirms the significance of the overall fitness of the model, yields whether there are any omitted or irrelevant variables. Finally, the specification test confirms whether each variable should be included in the model. The accuracy of the estimated regression model can be interpreted after completing the specification test for each individual variable to obtain a final model that is statistically significant using the F-test. This work highlights the importance of hypothesis testing in estimating various regression models.
EEMD-ARIMA Model for annual precipitation forecasting to aid weather insurance decision-making research
Authors: Xia Yuyang
Published: July 2024

Climate risk poses significant threats to human life and property. Climate insurance can effectively mitigate and disperse these risks. This paper addresses the weakness in weather risk prediction for climate insurance formulation by combining Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition (EEMD) and Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) models. Four models, namely EMD, EEMD, ARIMA, and EMD-ARIMA, were established for modeling and forecasting Chinas annual precipitation data. The results show that the EEMD-ARIMA model can suppress the modal aliasing problem in time series and has the best fit compared to other models. This model can more accurately describe the variation in annual precipitation in forecasting applications, providing significant predictive value for insurance companies and government decisions regarding insurance and climate risk management.
Singular value decomposition: A useful technique for image denoising
Authors: Xing Kejia
Published: July 2024

A key function of image processing is picture denoising, which improves the quality of images by eliminating extraneous noise while keeping crucial information in tact. Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) is a linear algebraic technique that reduces the original datas complexity and scale by breaking down the matrices and extracting the important information. With the power of decomposition which utilizes the non-local self-similarity property of an image to achieve satisfactory denoising performance, SVD denoising has become a potent tool in image processing. In this paper, SVD is outlined and its working, applications, and challenges as a denoising technique in image denoising are discussed. The author discovered that Singular Value Decomposition can be a significant factor in image denoising by applying it to the image. As a result, Singular Value Decomposition could be thought as a helpful image denoising approach in the image processing sequence that will raise the images Peak Signal-to-Noise Ration (PSNR) and improve the quality of the image.