bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The legal status of a person at the present stage of scientific and technological progress: formation, implementation, protection
Authors: Antonova Natal'ya , Gadzhiev Hanlar , Gracheva Svetlana , Kamenskaya Svetlana , Pomazanskiy Andrey , Tsomartova Fatima , Cheremisinova Mariya , Shulyat'ev Igor'
Published: November 2024

In modern society, significant efforts by the state and society are aimed at improving technology. The level of scientific and technological achievements is becoming a factor determining the competitiveness of the state and affecting all spheres of human activity. The objectives of the study are to evaluate the mechanisms of legal regulation in the field of technology, to develop proposals for their optimization. Using the example of certain areas of technological development, the directions of the formation of the legal status of a person "complicated by a technological element" are shown, problems of its implementation are identified, and adequate legal mechanisms are being searched for that can ensure the stability of the legal status in a volatile socio-technological environment. The work is exploratory in nature, offers new methodological solutions in the fields of law-making and law enforcement, and at the same time helps to orient technology users in matters of their lawful and safe operation.
The conclusions and suggestions formulated in the work can be useful for further development of ways to ensure legal guarantees in a post-industrial society.
For legal scholars and practitioners, representatives of human rights organizations, public associations and law—making bodies, teachers, students and postgraduates of law schools and faculties, as well as for a wide range of readers who use modern achievements of technological progress.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SIDERATES IN AGRICULTURE NON CHERNOZEMYA
Authors: Zavalin Alexey , Novoselov Sergey , Eremeev Roman , Fashutdinov Fannur
Published: November 2024

The results of research on the effectiveness of mineral fertilizers are presented. It was found that the highest content of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium was in winter rye plants grown using slanted and full siderates. The minimum content of nutrients was in winter rye plants grown using an occupied pair. The maximum grain yield was obtained by cultivating winter rye using pure steam with the use of mowing siderate and sideral steam. On a non-fertilized background, it amounted to 3.27 t/ha and 3.25 t/ha, respectively, and on a fertilized background, 4.12 t/ha and 4.08 t/ha. The grain from these variants had the maximum crude protein content. In terms of the effectiveness of the effect on the yield and grain quality of winter rye, the mown siderate was not inferior to the full sideral fertilizer. The study of the use of siderates in the sowing form showed that during the autumn period, peas and mustard accumulated the largest biomass, and rapeseed accumulated the least. The largest amount of nitrogen 33 kg/ha was accumulated in the biomass of peas, and phosphorus 6 kg/ha and potassium 36 kg/ha by the biomass of white mustard. The least amount of nutrients accumulated in the biomass of rapeseed. Sowing of sideral crops had a positive effect on the formation of yields and improving the quality of winter rye grain. The yield of winter rye grown without sowing siderates and without fertilizing was 2.32 t/ha. The increase in the variant with seeded vetch was 0.47 t/ha, with seeded mustard - 0.37 t/ha and with seeded peas - 0.40 t/ha. The sowing of spring rapeseed did not lead to a significant increase in the yield of winter rye. Nitrogen fertilization of winter rye during the spring tillering phase provided an increase in grain yield by 0.62 t/ha. Against the background of top dressing, the sowing of vetch provided an increase in grain yield of 0.48 t/ha, white mustard – 0.39 t /ha, seeded peas – 0.32 t/ha. There was no reliable increase from the sowing of spring rapeseed.
Features of the formation of the grain corn yield using foliar feeding with organomineral fertilizers
Authors: Ziganshin Andrey , Safin Radik
Published: November 2024

The article presents the results of studies on the effectiveness of foliar feeding with organomineral fertilizers of the "Batr" group - Batr 40 Azot and Batr Zinc on corn grown for grain. The studies were conducted in the Predkama zone of the Republic of Tatarstan. The objectives of the studies included assessing the effect of foliar feeding with the studied fertilizers on the formation of the yield and grain quality in various corn hybrids. The objects of the studies were early-ripening hybrids DKS 3006 and KVS Lionel. Fertilizers Batr 40 Azot (nitrogen-containing liquid organomineral fertilizer with microelements, humates and hydroxycarboxylic acids) and Batr Zinc (liquid organomineral fertilizer with a zinc content of 5%) were used for processing. The studied variants included top dressing with only Batr 40 Nitrogen (rate of 4 l/ha) and tank mixture of Batr 40 Nitrogen (4 l/ha) + Batr Zinc (1 l/ha). Plants were treated in the phase of six leaves of the crop, with a working fluid consumption of 200 l/ha. Field experiments were carried out in 2022-2023, on medium loamy gray forest soil with low zinc content. In 2022, during the growing season, moisture conditions for the growth and development of corn were favorable, and in 2023, dry periods were observed. Foliar top dressing with Batr 40 Nitrogen, on average over the years of research, contributed to an increase in grain yield by 0.4 t/ha on the DKS 3006 hybrid and 0.3 t/ha on the KVS Lionel hybrid. The use of the tank mixture Batr 40 Nitrogen + Batr Zinc resulted in a yield increase of 1.0 t/ha for the DKS 3006 hybrid and 0.8 t/ha for the KVS Lionel hybrid. The absolutely dry biomass of corn plants before harvesting with the use of the Batr 40 Nitrogen fertilizer increased to the control values by 0.8 t/ha for the first hybrid and for the second hybrid, while with the use of the Batr 40 Nitrogen + Batr Zinc mixture the increase was 1.3 and 1.2 t/ha, respectively. Foliar feeding with the Batr 40 Nitrogen + Batr Zinc mixture resulted in an increase in the protein content for both hybrids. On the DKS 3006 hybrid, the protein content in dry matter of grain increased by 0.3%, and on the KVS Lionel hybrid – by 0.2%. The most significant positive effect of feeding on protein content was in the drier conditions of 2023. As a result of the studies, it was found that the best indicators for productivity and grain quality in both corn hybrids were obtained when using foliar feeding with a mixture of Batr 40 Nitrogen + Batr Zinc.
Economía política, territorialidad y federalismo
Authors: Afanador Llach María José
Published: November 2024

En este capítulo, la economía política se entiende como un tipo de conocimiento sobre cómo construir y mantener riqueza en contextos de competencia entre imperios, naciones y provincias.2 Durante la época moderna, la economía política como campo de estudio se articuló con el estudio del poder. Los imperativos de la supervivencia económica en un entorno internacional hostil hicieron necesario el conocimiento económico. El proceso por el cual ese conocimiento económico práctico comenzó a formalizarse e institucionalizarse no puede entenderse entonces sin apreciar la importancia de la rivalidad interestatal. Pero otras escalas de análisis sobre la producción de conocimientos y lenguajes de economía política son posibles más allá de una ciencia que surge en los textos de pensadores y comerciantes en el contexto de competencia europea. Recientes aproximaciones para el caso europeo han hecho énfasis en el rol de una variedad de comunidades políticas como corporaciones, contrabandistas y líderes municipales para negociar y responder a los principios del mercantilismo.3 Otras contribuciones como la de Gabriel Paquette exploran la emulación de las ideas extranjeras de economía política en la España del siglo XVIII y el papel de actores coloniales como los gremios de comerciantes y las sociedades económicas en la obtención y difusión de conocimientos útiles para “fomentar el mejoramiento de la agricultura así como la expansión comercial”.4 Aunque el punto de vista de Paquette se centra en las relaciones entre la colonia y la metrópoli, su trabajo abre la puerta para considerar las múltiples formas en que el conocimiento de la economía política fue utilizado y articulado al lenguaje político y a la territorialidad durante el proceso de independencia y las primeras décadas de vida republicana. El capítulo explora esta interrelación en las peticiones y los discursos relacionados con la territorialidad del espacio del Pacífico.
Inventory Information Frictions Explain Price Rigidity in Perishable Groceries
Authors: Chehrazi Naveed , Sanders Robert Evan , Stamatopoulos Ioannis
Published: November 2024

This paper demonstrates that price rigidity in perishable groceries can be explained by the lack of real-time reliable inventory data, rather than high physical menu costs.
A quality improvement project to assess the effectiveness of Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for school nurses
Authors: Taylor-Beirne Jess
Published: November 2024

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training was offered to school nurses across a large community NHS Trust to support school nurses' understanding of children and young people's mental health needs. School nurses' levels of knowledge and confidence were audited pre- and post-training as part of a Quality Improvement Project. The results from this audit demonstrate that that the 2-day training course significantly improved school nurses' understanding of young people's mental health needs in relation to suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviour, psychosis, and common mental health disorders. The findings also demonstrated that the nurses who had completed the training felt more confident in supporting this cohort of children and empowered to use the newly acquired skills as part of their school nursing role.
Halls of frame
Authors: Jones Simon
Published: November 2024

Simon Jones reports from Opti's main halls to seek out some of the fine independent eyewear on show at last month's Munich trade show
Maintaining focus
Authors: Harvey Bill
Published: November 2024

Bill Harvey offers an overview of the many highlights of the recent BCLA Focus Hybrid Conference and Exhibition that was held both as a face-to-face event in Birmingham and also as an online streamed event
Coach journey
Authors: Browning Simon , Browning Sue
Published: November 2024

In the first of a two-part series, Simon and Sue Browning outline the benefits of coaching and mentoring for optometry practice owners
Moving on up
Authors: Jones Simon
Published: November 2024

Simon Jones talks to Specsavers’ Doug Perkins, Giles Edmonds, Paul Morris and Paul Carroll about how the company is moving beyond the pandemic and thinking about the future
Further restrictions sought to protect vulnerable patients
Authors: McClean Andrew
Published: November 2024

Associations considered whether changes to the Opticians Act would add protections or barriers to care for vulnerable patients. Andrew McClean reports
The role of the Supreme Court in ascertaining the validity of elections to the Sejm and Senate in Poland. Observations against the background of challenging the status of Supreme Court judges
Authors: Stępień-Załucka Beata
Published: November 2024

The judiciary is one of the basic functions of the state. In Poland, it is based on Article 10 of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland, which stipulates the separation of powers. The essence of this separation of powers in a democratic state is not the isolation of authorities from one another, but their mutual cooperation and mutual inhibition. Therefore, the formulation of allegations against one of the authorities has tangible consequences for the other two, so when formulating these accusations, firstly, it is necessary to have evidence to support them, secondly, far-reaching consequences must be taken into account, and thirdly, it is necessary to maintain a kind of moderation which, instead of radicalising positions, will bring a consensus closer to resolving the various disputes. The perspective of the recent years of observation of the political scene, but also of the academic scene, shows that much more often in the indicated spaces there are criticisms and accusations than proposals for solving the problems affecting the contemporary judiciary, and this is all the more important because without the efficient functioning of the judiciary, the other two authorities remain ‘inoperative’. A tangible example of this was the 2023 Sejm and Senate elections. Criticism of Supreme Court judges appointed after 2017, and the negation of the functioning of the Chamber of Extraordinary Control and Public Affairs (however, this issue will only be outlined due to the framework of the study), have led to the fact that, in the opinion of those negating the status of the Supreme Court judges and the indicated Supreme Court Chamber, there was actually ‘no’ body appropriate to determine the validity of the elections, and let us recall that, according to the Constitution of the Republic of Poland, this body is exclusively the Supreme Court. Based on the above, the following statement will be devoted to showing the influence of the Supreme Court on the determination of the validity of elections in Poland and, in parallel, the dangers that are associated with the negation of the existence of judges and judicial bodies.
Human Rights in the context of extradition obstacles
Authors: Gołębiewski Paweł
Published: November 2024

Extradition is certainly an area which is particularly sensitive in terms of human rights under international law. The violation of the right to liberty must always be justified, even more so the violation of the right to liberty and the surrender of a person to another country, another legal system. The surrendering country must be assured that, in addition to the fulfilment of human rights formalities, the same standards and guarantees will be provided in the country requesting surrender. This thesis identifies areas that, due to legal and cultural differences between countries, constitute weak links in the extradition process. It addresses not only the legal aspects of human rights regulation, but also criminal procedures related to extradition. In conclusion, the author identifies areas in need of international efforts to enhance human rights guarantees in the procedure under study.
Support for the families with a self-harming child and/or a child with suicidal tendencies: theoretical analysis
Authors: Kleszczewska-Albińska Angelika
Published: November 2024

Self-harming behavior and suicidal tendencies among children and teenagers are perceived as a significant social problem. They disrupt both the functioning of self-harming individuals and their entire family systems. Information about a child or adolescent’s self-harming behavior and/or suicidal tendencies may be particularly aggravating for their parents. When faced with such information, parents may experience a whole spectrum of unpleasant emotions, and as research conducted so far shows, the involvement of parents or guardians is important for the child’s recovery process. The presented article aims to present the characteristics of self-harming behavior and suicidal tendencies in groups of children and adolescents. It also includes a description of methods that could be effective for supporting parents or caregivers of children experiencing self-destructive behavior. The article focuses on the factors important while supporting parents and caregivers of self-harming children and adolescents which include taking care of one’s own emotional state, the necessity to fulfill the need for reliable information about the child’s problems, the need to secure time for one’s own pleasant activities, hobbies and interests, and to spend time with the child while engaging in some pleasant activities. The significance of asking for help when it is needed, as well as the role of support groups, were also highlighted. It is worth emphasizing that the text is a theoretical starting point for carrying out empirical research in the area described above.
Hippotherapy as a form of work with children with sensory integration disorders
Authors: Lukasek Aleksandra , Chwierut Agnieszka
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to hippotherapy as a form of help for a child with sensory integration disorders. The research used the individual case method, the goals and principles of hippotherapy were described with particular emphasis on helping a child with sensory integration disorders.
The Ukrainian crisis and the Hungarian Ombudsman
Authors: Ban-Forgacs Nora , Szatmári Péter
Published: November 2024

This article focuses on the role of the Hungarian Ombudsman in the Ukrainian migration crisis. We provide an in-depth analyses of the findings of the Hungarian Ombudsman and his role of in humanitarian crisis management.
The problem of human trafficking in democratic countries
Authors: Andrejas Olga
Published: November 2024

The article deals with the problem of trafficking in human beings in democratic countries, explains the concept and gives a historical overview of the phenomenon, as this problem has been known to mankind since ancient times. The following sections of the paper present; factors influencing trafficking in human beings and how victims are recruited. It also discusses the role and effects of international cooperation in prosecuting criminals responsible for trafficking and supporting victims.
Toward Reciprocal Research Partnerships in Student Affairs: Accounting for Racialized Power Dynamics in Minority Serving Institutions
Authors: Nguyen Bach Mai Dolly , Samayoa Andrés Castro , Gutierrez Rose Ann , Nguyen Thai-Huy Peter , Kurland Willa , Le Annie , Lee Nicolas
Published: November 2024

Abstract: Empirical studies on minority serving institutions (MSIs) have proliferated in higher education scholarship in the past two decades. Using the MSI designations to identify distinct types of postsecondary institutions can be a useful, race-aware strategy for understanding the US higher education landscape. However, such usage warrants further examination of the racialized dynamics inherent in the scholarly enterprise engaging with MSIs. Drawing from scholarship on Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions and Hispanic Serving Institutions, we illustrate how researchers engaging with institutional actors within these organizations have yet to explicitly account for the racialized processes of conducting research alongside MSIs. In this conceptual paper, we propose a heuristic—Transparent, Aligned, and Responsive—as a methodological guidance for scholars and practitioners interested in advancing empirical knowledge on MSIs through a commitment to race-aware reciprocal partnerships with student affairs professionals.
Balancing Compliance and Student Support: The Multiple Roles of International Educators in the US
Authors: Yao Christina W. , Mwangi Chrystal A. George , Corso Amanda R. , Harshe Gaurav
Published: November 2024

Abstract: International educators have continually served on the front lines supporting international students, ensuring university compliance with changing federal policies, and assessing risks related to travel and global engagement. As a result, international educators often have to navigate multiple conflicting roles within their jobs on college campuses. This study used role identity theory to examine how international education administrators made sense of their roles during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly through the tensions of supporting students while fulfilling governmental requirements. Findings included needing to respond to government policies that were continually changing, emphasizing student support in their roles, and remaining committed to supporting students as institutional agents. Implications for practice include institutional support structures for international educators, collaboration across student affairs units, and engagement in international student support organizations.
Grieving on the Job: Stories from Healthcare Providers
Authors: Bakanas Erin
Published: November 2024

Abstract: Grief, defined as the experience of a significant loss, is a common experience in healthcare, not just for patients and their loved ones but also for healthcare professionals. In this symposium, we have gathered stories from professionals involved in patient care who report their experiences of grief on the job. Our authors come from the disciplines of medicine, nursing, social work, and chaplaincy. They represent a range of experiences, from students early in their training to experienced clinicians looking back on careers in the healing professions. Many report on what helped them integrate their grief experiences into professional growth. Many also acknowledge that struggle for integration is ongoing. We also have four expert commentaries on these narratives provided by Heidi Walsh (ethics and narratives), Tai Mendenhall (psychology), Debra Oliver (social work), and Erin Bakanas (hospice and palliative medicine).
Exploring the host response in infected lung organoids using NanoString technology: A statistical analysis of gene expression data
Authors: Rezapour Mostafa , Walker Stephen J. , Ornelles David A. , Niazi Muhammad Khalid Khan , McNutt Patrick M. , Atala Anthony , Gurcan Metin Nafi
Published: November 2024

In this study, we used a three-dimensional airway “organ tissue equivalent” (OTE) model at an air-liquid interface (ALI) to mimic human airways. We investigated the effects of three viruses (Influenza A virus (IAV), Human metapneumovirus (MPV), and Parainfluenza virus type 3 (PIV3) on this model, incorporating various control conditions for data integrity. Our primary objective was to assess gene expression using the NanoString platform in OTE models infected with these viruses at 24- and 72-hour intervals, focusing on 773 specific genes. To enhance the comprehensiveness of our analysis, we introduced a novel algorithm, namely MAS (Magnitude-Altitude Score). This innovative approach uniquely combines biological significance, as indicated by fold changes in gene expression, with statistical rigor, as represented by adjusted p-values. By incorporating both dimensions, MAS ensures that the genes identified as differentially expressed are not mere statistical artifacts but hold genuine biological relevance, providing a more holistic understanding of the airway tissue response to viral infections. Our results unveiled distinct patterns of gene expression in response to viral infections. At 24 hours post-IAV infection, a robust interferon-stimulated gene (ISG) response was evident, marked by the upregulation of key genes including IFIT2, RSAD2, IFIT3, IFNL1, IFIT1, IFNB1, ISG15, OAS2, OASL, and MX1, collectively highlighting a formidable antiviral defense. MPV infection at the same time point displayed a dual innate and adaptive immune response, with highly expressed ISGs, immune cell recruitment signaled by CXCL10, and early adaptive immune engagement indicated by TXK and CD79A. In contrast, PIV3 infection at 24 hours triggered a transcriptional response dominated by ISGs, active immune cell recruitment through CXCL10, and inflammation modulation through OSM. The picture evolved at 72 hours post-infection. For IAV, ISGs and immune responses persisted, suggesting a sustained impact. MPV infection at this time point showed a shift towards IL17A and genes related to cellular signaling and immune responses, indicating adaptation to the viral challenge over time. In the case of PIV3, the transcriptional response remained interferon-centric, indicating a mature antiviral state. Our analysis underscored the pivotal role of ISGs across all infections and time points, emphasizing their universal significance in antiviral defense. Temporal shifts in gene expression indicative of adaptation and fine-tuning of the immune response. Additionally, the identification of shared and unique genes unveiled host-specific responses to specific pathogens. IAV exerted a sustained impact on genes from the initial 24 hours, while PIV3 displayed a delayed yet substantial genomic response, suggestive of a gradual and nuanced strategy.
Exploring the feasibility of using mice as a substitute model for investigating microglia in aging and Alzheimer’s disease though single cell analysis
Authors: He Rong , Zhang Qiang , Wang Limei , Hu Yiwen , Qiu Yue , Liu Jia , You Dingyun , Cheng Jishuai , Cao Xue
Published: November 2024

Objective

To guide animal experiments, we investigated the similarities and differences between humans and mice in aging and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) at the single-nucleus RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq) or single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) level.

Methods

Microglia cells were extracted from dataset GSE198323 of human post-mortem hippocampus. The distributions and proportions of microglia subpopulation cell numbers related to AD or age were compared. This comparison was done between GSE198323 for humans and GSE127892 for mice, respectively. The Seurat R package and harmony R package were used for data analysis and batch effect correction. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified by FindMarkers function with MAST test. Comparative analyses were conducted on shared genes in DEGs associated with age and AD. The analyses were done between human and mouse using various bioinformatics techniques. The analysis of genes in DEGs related to age was conducted. Similarly, the analysis of genes in DEGs related to AD was performed. Cross-species analyses were conducted using orthologous genes. Comparative analyses of pseudotime between humans and mice were performed using Monocle2.

Results

(1) Similarities: The proportion of microglial subpopulation Cell_APOE/Apoe shows consistent trends, whether in AD or normal control (NC) groups in both humans and mice. The proportion of Cell_CX3CR1/Cx3cr1, representing homeostatic microglia, remains stable with age in NC groups across species. Tuberculosis and Fc gamma R-mediated phagocytosis pathways are shared in microglia responses to age and AD across species, respectively. (2) Differences: IL1RAPL1 and SPP1 as marker genes are more identifiable in human microglia compared to their mouse counterparts. Most genes of DEGs associated with age or AD exhibit different trends between humans and mice. Pseudotime analyses demonstrate varying cell density trends in microglial subpopulations, depending on age or AD across species.

Conclusions

Mouse Apoe and Cell_Apoe maybe serve as proxies for studying human AD, while Cx3cr1 and Cell_Cx3cr1 are suitable for human aging studies. However, AD mouse models (App_NL_G_F) have limitations in studying human genes like IL1RAPL1 and SPP1 related to AD. Thus, mouse models cannot fully replace human samples for AD and aging research.
Aiding the resilience of cooperation through the use of network rankings
Authors: Miles Adam Lee , Cavaliere Matteo , Yang Guoli
Published: November 2024

In many aspects of life on earth, individuals may engage in cooperation with others to contribute towards a goal they may share, which can also ensure self-preservation. In evolutionary game theory, the act of cooperation can be modelled as an altruistic act of an individual producing some form of benefit that can be utilised by others they are associated with at some personal cost. In various scenarios, individuals make use of information that they can perceive within a group to aid with their decision-making regarding who they should associate and cooperate with. However, cooperative individuals can be taken advantage of by opportunistic defectors, which can cause significant disruption to the population. We study a model where the decision to establish interactions with potential partners is based on the opportune integration of the individual’s private ability to perceive the intentions of others (private information) and the network position (ranking) of potential partners (public information). We find that there are rankings, such as degree and eigenvector, which can lead to a significant increase to the prosperity of the network, but this greatly increases the likelihood of a network succumbing to cheater invasion. Other rankings, such as betweeness, can instead lead to more stable resilient networks whilst also cultivating some degree of payoff. Our results highlight how commonly used network rankings can be utilised to aid with connection formation within networks and in turn can be utilised to improve the well-being of these networks, helping with stability and allowing for individuals to cultivate cooperation amongst each other. Private information should also continue to be considered when examining the dynamics of these networks as it appears to be a primary driver of encouraging individual agency.
Relationships between restrained eating and personality and self-esteem
Authors: Nezlek John B. , Forestell Catherine A.
Published: November 2024

We examined relationships between restrained eating and personality and self-esteem in a sample of 4382 undergraduates attending a university in the US, Mage = 18.9, SD = 1.42. Restrained eating was measured using the Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire, personality was measured using the BFI-44, and self-esteem was measured using the Rosenberg self-esteem scale. Restrained eating scores were regressed onto the five personality traits of the BFI-44 using ordinary least squares multiple linear regression. These analyses found that restrained eating was significantly and positively related to extraversion, conscientiousness, and neuroticism. Restrained eating was not significantly related to agreeableness and openness. Moderation analyses suggested that restrained eating was not related to neuroticism for women with obesity, but it was related for women without obesity. Restrained eating was negatively correlated with self-esteem, and this relationship was stronger for women than it was for men. These findings contribute to our understanding about the personality factors associated with restrained eating, which may help us better understand individual differences in dietary behaviors.
Pedagógusok kiégésének és jóllétének vizsgálata a munkamotiváció dimenzióinak tükrében
Authors: Tóthpál-Halasi Orsolya , Pikó Bettina
Published: November 2024

A tanulmány célja a pedagógusok munkamotivációja, kiégése, depressziója, szubjektív és szakmai jólléte közötti kapcsolatok vizsgálata. Az oktatási rendszer számára komoly kihívásokat jelentenek a pedagógusi pályaelhagyás és kiégés jelenségei. A pályaelhagyás mögötti okok kiterjedhetnek az egyéni életmódra, szociális és oktatáspolitikai tényezőkre, továbbá intézményi és szervezeti kontextusra. A pedagógus hivatás magas szakmai elvárásai alacsony társadalmi megbecsültséggel és juttatásokkal társulnak. Ezek kombinációi magasfokú stresszel, továbbá a kiégés jelenségének való kitettséggel járnak. A pedagógusok jólléte a pozitív pszichológiai irányzatoknak köszönhetően manapság nagyobb hangsúlyt kap. Az alacsony pedagógusi jóllét akadályozhatja az oktatási reformokat, megnövekedett távolmaradási arányhoz vezet. A munkamotivációhoz kapcsolódó elméletek segítenek megérteni annak összetett dinamikáját és szerepét a tanári jóllétben. A tanulmány 249 pedagógus online kérdőívét elemzi, mely tartalmazza a Többdimenziós Munkamotivációs Skálát, A Mini-Oldenburg Kiégés Kérdőívet, az Epidemiológiai Kutatási Központ Depresszióskáláját, a WHO Jóllét Kérdőív rövidített változatát, illetve a Tanári Szakmai Jóllét Kérdőívet. A munkamotivációra vonatkozó eredmények azt mutatják, hogy az amotiváció erős összefüggést mutat a kiégéssel és a depresszióval. Az intrinzik motivációs faktorok negatív összefüggést mutatnak a kiégéssel és a depresszióval, illetve pozitív kapcsolatot a jólléttel. A többváltozós regresszióanalízis eredményei szerint a kimerültség prediktorai az általános jóllét, a depresszió és az amotiváció voltak, míg a kiábrándultságot az amotiváció, az intrinzik szabályozás és a jóllét határozta meg. A tanulmány hozzájárulhat a pedagógusok jóllétének és mentális egészségének megértéséhez, ezenfelül a munkahelyi motivációs tényezők szerepét hangsúlyozza a kiégés kontextusában.
Akadémiai kultúra és etikai kódexek
Authors: Benke Eszter , Szőke Andrea
Published: November 2024

A szervezeti kultúra meghatározó tényezője minden szervezet működésének, fejlődésének és eredményeinek. Míg a kultúra egyes elemei általánosak és egyértelműek adott közösségek számára, nem tekinthetőek maguktól értetődőnek ezek az értékek. A szervezeti kultúrára ez különösen igaz, így alapvető fontosságú, hogy az általánosan elfogadott értékrend minden szervezeti tag számára egyértelművé váljon. Ebben a kontextusban a felsőoktatási intézmények szerepe kiemelt jelentőségű, hiszen az intézményi etikai kódexek nem csupán az akadémiai szabályok meghatározását szolgálják, hanem a szervezeti kultúra alakítását és az etikai normák közvetítését is elősegítik. A tanulmány fókuszában gazdaságtudományi képzési területen oktatást folytató felsőoktatási intézmények etikai kódexeinek tartalmi és formai vizsgálata áll. Ugyan az etikai kódex megléte magában nem biztosítja az akadémiai integritást, ugyanakkor elengedhetetlen alapeleme az akadémia kultúrának. A vizsgálat célja annak feltérképezése, hogy milyen etikai elvárásokat kommunikál a szervezet a tagjai számára, jelen esetben az egyetem a hallgatók és az oktatók számára. A feltáró jellegű kutatás megvizsgálja az egyetemi etikai kódexekben leggyakrabban előforduló alapelveket, majd összeveti az eredményeket a Bretag és munkatársai (2011) által kidolgozott modellel, amely a példaértékű és követendő etikai kódexek alapvető sajátosságait mutatja be.
Investigation on underutilized plants used as daily medication, fruit source and traditional ceremonies in Bireuen regency, Aceh, Indonesia
Authors: Ernawita  , Nuraida  , Fauziah Ida , Satriawan Halus
Published: November 2024

Bireuen is a regency that constitutes 3.13 % of the total area of the Aceh province, with elevations ranging from 0 to 2637 m above sea level (asl). Although the biodiversity of this regency is expected to be high, there is limited data available on its plant species. Many of the plants are believed to be considered underutilized. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate some ethnobotanical aspects of underutilized plant species in Bireuen Regency, Aceh. The study was carried out as a survey using an open questionnaire in 17 districts, with 70 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Quantitative indices such as Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC), Use Value (UV), Informant Consensus Factor (ICF) and Pearson Correlation were performed on RFC and UV to determine the relationship between the 2 indices. A total of 40 families and 74 plant species were recorded, identified and grouped based on their use as traditional medicine (32 families and 47 species), fruit consumption (12 families and 21 species) and traditional ceremonies (15 families and 17 species). The common methods used to prepare medicine based on these local plants were crushing or boiling to treat mild symptoms and diseases. The fruit of these plants was often consumed and some plant information is scarcely available, such as buah brahim (Uvaria siamensis) and kayee kunyet (Polyalthia littoralis). The ICF value showed that the category with the highest consensus factor was traditional ceremonies (0.85), followed by consumption as fruit (0.84), and traditional medicine (0.68). This study revealed that many local plants commonly used as part of local culture had potential medicinal properties. Therefore, further investigations are recommended to validate the use of indigenous plants and preserve the knowledge.
Methods and tools for game writing and narrative design in professional books from 2019 to 2022
Authors: Kot Yaraslau I. , Mochocki Michał
Published: November 2024

The paper is a review of methods and tools of game writers and narrative designers in video games, as they are presented in nine book- length professional manuals published in 2019–2022. We catalogue the methods in eight areas: characters, world-building, plot structures, dialogues, narrative techniques, integration of story with gameplay, writing and editing, and production and work organisation. We also list software recommended for specific purposes by the authors of these manuals.
Unleashing of cytotoxic effects of thymoquinone-bovine serum albumin nanoparticles on A549 lung cancer cells
Authors: Durga Bala Baskaran , Ramachandran Vinayagam , Senthil Bakthavatchalam , Soloman Vasthi Gnanarani , Elshikh Mohamed Soliman , Almutairi Saeedah Musaed , Wen Zhi-Hong , Lo Yi-Hao
Published: November 2024

This research examines the cytotoxic consequences of thymoquinone-loaded bovine serum albumin nanoparticles (TQ-BSA NPs) on the A549 lung cancer cell line. UV-visible (UV–Vis) spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and dynamic light scattering (DLS) were employed to verify the biogenic TQ-BSA NPs’ size, shape, and distribution. UV–Vis spectrophotometry indicated peaks at 200–300 nm, 500–600 nm, and a prominent peak at 700–800 nm, confirming the presence of TQ-BSA NPs. The polydispersity index, as confirmed by DLS, indicated a solvent distribution in water, accompanied by a zeta potential value of 126.2 ± 46.8 mV. The average size of TQ-BSA NPs was confirmed to be 187 ± 8 nm by SEM. TQ-BSA NPs reduce colony formation in the A549 lung cancer cell line in a dose-dependent manner relative to the control group. Protein expression analysis indicated that TQ-BSA NPs promoted programmed cell death by increasing pro-apoptotic levels and decreasing anti-apoptotic levels. TQ-BSA NPs demonstrated inhibition of cancer cell proliferation and promotion of apoptosis and exhibited significant efficacy against cancer cells at low concentrations. As a result, they have the makings of a promising chemotherapeutic agent for low-dose, long-term administration.
Krebs von den Lungen-6 (KL-6) as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for non-neoplastic lung diseases
Authors: Achille Alessia , Guarnieri Gabriella , Vianello Andrea
Published: November 2024

Important advancements have been made in understanding the pathogenetic mechanisms underlying acute and chronic lung disorders. But although a wide variety of innovative biomarkers have and are being investigated, they are not largely employed to evaluate non-neoplastic lung diseases. The current work aims to examine the use of Krebs von den Lungen-6 (KL-6), a mucin-like glycoprotein predominantly expressed on the surface of type II alveolar epithelial cells (AEC2s), to evaluate the stage, response to treatment, and prognosis in patients with non-neoplastic lung disorders. Data analysis suggests that KL-6 can be utilized as an effective diagnostic and prognostic biomarker in individuals with interstitial lung disease and as a predictor of clinical outcomes in subjects with SARS-CoV-2-related pneumonia. Moreover, KL-6 can be reliably used in routine clinical settings to diagnose and predict the outcome of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation. The optimal cut-off points within the European population should be defined to improve KL-6’s diagnostic efficacy.
Vanishing viscosity limit for a one-dimensional viscous conservation law in the presence of two noninteracting shocks
Authors: Feng Li , Wang Jing
Published: November 2024

In this article, we study the inviscid limit of the solution to the Cauchy problem of a one-dimensional viscous conservation law, where the second-order term is nonlinear. Under the assumption that the inviscid equation admits a piecewise smooth solution with two noninteracting entropy shocks, we prove that the solution of the viscous equation converges uniformly to the piecewise smooth inviscid solution away from the shocks, even the strength of shocks is not small.
Development and characterization of glass fiber composites impregnated with limestone powder and bagasse fiber
Authors: Govindan Velmurugan , Periyagounder Karunakaran , Shanmugam Karthik , Shanmugam Prashanth
Published: November 2024

Materials development is essential for all industries to meet the current demands Limestone powder (LS), coconut shell fiber (CSF) and sugarcane bagasse fiber (SBF) were impregnated in a laminated glass fiber polymer matrix. The fiber to matrix ratio is 50 %, while SBF and CSF start replacing natural fibers at a rate of 5–15 %, and LS is always 5 %. The proposed fiber-reinforced composites were manufactured by compression molding (CMM) and the test samples were cut according to the ASTM for tensile, impact, moisture, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermogravimetric (TGA) tests. The results showed that the strength of the materials is influenced by the impregnation of the fibers into the matrix phase. Impregnation of natural fibers in glass fiber composite structures at 10–15 % loading demonstrated a weight saving of 7–8 %, tensile strength ranging from 330 to 350 MPa, maximum moisture absorption of 3.4 g, and thermal stability around 300 °C. Addition of limestone powder resulted in improved bonding ability, better surface finish, and reduced porosity, as demonstrated by SEM analysis.
Inflation and the principle of equivalence
Authors: Melia Fulvio
Published: November 2024

A formal, mathematical statement of the principle of equivalence in general relativity is that one must always be able to find – at each location within a curved spacetime – the local free-falling frame against which one can measure the acceleration-induced time dilation and degree of curvature relative to flat spacetime. In this article, we use this theorem to prove that a de Sitter expansion, required during cosmic inflation, does not satisfy this condition and is therefore inconsistent with the PoE. To emphasize the importance – and reality – of this outcome, we contrast it with the analogous derivation for the Schwarzschild metric, which instead satisfies this requirement completely. We point out that this failure by de Sitter results from its incorrect handling of the Friedmann–Lemaître–Robertson–Walker (FLRW) lapse function,

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. Our conclusion calls into question whether a period of inflated expansion could have even been possible in the context of FLRW cosmologies, and is noteworthy in light of recent, high-precision measurements showing that inflation could not have solved the temperature horizon problem while simultaneously producing the observed primordial power spectrum.
The use of a supercontinuum light source for the characterization of passive fiber optic components
Authors: Muniz-Cánovas Pablo , Barmenkov Yuri , Reséndiz-Córdova Ámbar A. , Aboites Vicente , Cruz José-Luis , Andrés Miguel V.
Published: November 2024

In this article, we report the application of a commercial supercontinuum light source for testing fiber optics components in a broad optical range. We demonstrate that this kind of light can be successfully used to measure the parameters of a number of passive fiber components, such as fiber Bragg gratings, fiber couplers, wavelength division multiplexers, and fibered isolators. We also show that near the double wavelength of the pulsed laser used to pump the nonlinear fiber generating the supercontinuum, the standard optical spectrum analyzers demonstrate the false spectral peak that affects the test results and that using a simple low-cost monochromator placed at the supercontinuum source output permits the elimination of this peak. The results of experiments related to the characterization of passive fiber devices in the broad optical range, from 1 μm to more than 2 μm, are discussed in detail as possible applications of the proposed technique.
A construção de um semáforo no tinkercad: aberturas para trabalhar robótica com crianças
Authors: Mondini Fabiane , Araújo de Souza Ronaldo , Gabriela Lucas Izaias Maysa , Pedro Gonçalves Dias João , Alves Eric Ribeiro
Published: November 2024

Este texto tem por objetivo tematizar a construção de um semáforo na plataforma Tinkercad com alunos do 5o ano de uma escola pública da cidade de Votorantim — SP. As ações estão vinculadas ao projeto Robótica Educacional: uma proposta para o Ensino Fundamental I, que está em desenvolvimento desde o primeiro semestre de 2022 por um grupo de estudantes, atendido com recursos da Coordenadoria de Ações Afirmativas e Diversidades (CAADI), da Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Orientados pela abordagem STEAM e pelo que vem se convencionando a chamar na região de inquérito da Educação Matemática de Educação Tecnológica, desenvolvemos oficinas de introdução à lógica de programação com o Scratch e elaboramos protótipos tais como dispenser automático de álcool em gel, carrinho de controle remoto, alarme de presença, semáforo. Este último é tematizado neste trabalho porque compreendemos a existência da possibilidade de abordarmos conteúdos conectados com o presente dos alunos, que vivem em uma realidade de pouco contato com as tecnologias digitais. A abrangência do texto também se estende ao tema das ações afirmativas, que desempenham um importante papel no combate à desigualdade social e às segregações, permitindo que pessoas pertencentes a grupos socialmente marginalizados alcancem espaços de influência no âmbito educacional, político, econômico, socioprofissional e cultural.
Atendimento odontológico de crianças com a Síndrome de Zika Congênita: um relato de experiência
Authors: Guimarães Ana Rita Duarte , Rodrigues Ana Áurea Alécio de Oliveira , Melo Matheus Araújo , Carneiro Natally Maria Lima , Trindade Soraia dos Santos , Dantas Fabielle Silva
Published: November 2024

A Síndrome de Zika Congênita (SZC) se dá pela transmissão intraplacentária do Zika Vírus (ZIKV) e é diagnosticada através da detecção de calcificações intracranianas, ventriculomegalia e microcefalia. A dificuldade por parte dos responsáveis para realizar a higienização oral, somado às alterações estomatognáticas, uso frequente de medicamentos e alimentação pastosa, tornam essas crianças mais propensas a doenças bucais, por isso é imprescindível o acompanhamento odontológico precoce desses pacientes. O Programa de Educação Tutorial (PET) do curso de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana (UEFS), possui uma atividade extensionista, intitulada PET Clínica, com o atendimento odontológico às crianças acometidas pela SZC. Sabendo da realidade das mães, principais cuidadoras das crianças com SZC, é realizado escuta qualificada a partir de uma anamnese detalhada durante os atendimentos odontológicos, assim, por meio de uma clínica ampliada, objetiva-se que o programa seja visto como um espaço confiável e acolhedor. O PET Clínica realiza orientação de higiene bucal para os responsáveis e  alguns procedimentos, como aplicação de verniz fluoretado, aplicação de cariostático e restauração em cimento de ionômero de vidro, visando inibir a progressão e prevenir a doença cárie, e raspagem e alisamento radicular como terapia periodontal. Tais procedimentos são possíveis por meio da técnica joelho-a-joelho, no qual a criança é deitada nas pernas do petiano e da responsável. Por fim, tais práticas realizadas pelo PET Odontologia UEFS possibilitam uma atenção especializada para estas crianças, permitindo uma melhor condição de saúde bucal, e um crescimento profissional e humanitário dos petianos envolvidos.
Palavras-chave: Síndrome congênita de zika; odontopediatria; promoção da saúde.