bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A new approach to the development of artificial intelligence similar to human intelligence
Authors:   Institute Problems of Mathematical Machines and Systems of the NAS of Ukraine, Ukraine, V Yashchenko
Published: April 2023

The article discusses a new approach to the creation of artificial neurons and neural networks as a means of developing artificial intelligence similar to natural. Based on the consideration and analysis of the works of physiologists on the structure and functions of a biological neuron, it was found that the information perceived by a person is stored in the neurons of the brain at the molecular level, it also suggested that the nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum are elements of processing, transformation and storage of temporary and long temporary memory. In addition, it was suggested that the nerve cell of the brain is molecular, using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity, a supercomputer, that performs the analysis, synthesis, processing and storage of information. Huge amounts of information perceived by a person from the moment of his birth and throughout his life are stored in the endoplasmic reticulum of the neuron. There are about 100 billion neurons in the human brain, and each neuron contains millions of membrane-bound ribosomes that biosynthesize and modify protein molecules that are transferred to the secretory vesicles. When one synaptic vesicle is emptied, a portion of the mediator is ejected into the synaptic cleft, including about 10,000 molecules. If we assume that one molecule corresponds to one unit of information, then human memory is unlimited. A detailed consideration of the fundamentals of the functioning of a biological neuron from the standpoint of a cybernetic system approach led to the understanding that it is necessary to develop an artificial neuron of a new type. This made it possible to develop the most approximate analog of a biological neuron - a neural-like element and a neural-like growing network. A description of the neural-like element is given. The process of perception and memorization of information in a neural-like element with the simultaneous formation of a neural-like growing network and their application in models of intelligent systems is shown.
Collecting and analyzing news from newspaper posts in facebook using machine learning
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Ukraine, I Mysiuk , R Mysiuk ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Ukraine, R Shuvar ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Ukraine
Published: April 2023

Many people use social networks to spend their free time. News, especially at the time of great world changes, began to gain considerable popularity. Washington Post, New York Times, Time, Reuters, Forbes are among the most famous global newspaper publications. An average analyst can spend up to 40 hours a week collecting information about competitors and researching the most popular posts. According to the conducted research, an average of 40 new posts with news per day. The data processing process can be automated using modern information tools to facilitate the routine work of analysts. To analyze the target audience and reach, it is worth considering the text of the message, the number of likes, comments and links. This information was obtained using the Selenium automated web page testing tool using the Java programming language. The time spent on collecting data in the described way from four newspaper editions amounts to approximately 12 hours. The Tensorflow library using the JavaScript programming language is applied to the collected information. Based on information about the number of shares, comments, likes, frequency of news posts, an analysis was carried out using machine learning algorithms. Based on the clustering data, we can observe such a tendency that posts with a large number of likes receive a large number of comments and vice versa. An analysis of the most active hours of users in the network based on news posts is performed. As a result, the highest activity is observed at least three times a day, namely: in the morning hours from 9:00 to 11:00, in the lunch time of the day from 12:00 to 15:00 and in the evening time period from 18:00 to 20:00. This trend is due to the work schedule of most employees during the working week. The resulting statistical information in the work can be used for other content or user behavior in social networks.
Properties of the diffusion and drift kinetic coefficients in momentum space for a cold Fermi system
Authors:   Institute for Nuclear Research, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Lukyanov S.V.
Published: April 2023

Using the methods of kinetic theory, expressions for the diffusion and drift coefficients for a cold Fermi system are obtained. Their dependencies on the momentum are calculated for the step distribution function as well as in the case of excitation of a particle-hole pair.
Effects of lithium insertion into vanadium pentoxide thin films. Continuum radiation study
Authors:   Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence & Complex Systems Engineering, National Graduate School of Arts and Crafts, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco, Bria K. , Ait El Fqih M. , Jourdani R. , Jadoual L. , Kaddouri A. ,   Laboratory of Materials, Energy, and Environment, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
Published: April 2023

Optical emission of Lix(x=0.2,0.7,1.2)V2O5 has been studied during 5 keV Kr+ ions bombardment. Continuous luminescence was observed in a broad wavelength range between 280 and 340 nm. Generally, the emission intensity was influenced by the quantities of lithium giving rise to transient effects as well as an increase in the line intensity. The experimental results suggest that the continuum emission depends on the nature of surface interaction between lithium and vanadium pentoxide and is very probably related to its electronic structure.
Density-dependent analytical equations of radiation shielding parameters for super alloys by linear regression analysis
Authors:   Bitlis Eren University, Science and Art Faculty, Physics Department, Bitlis, Turkey, Aygun M. , Aygun Z. ,   Bitlis Eren University, Vocational School of Technical Sciences, Bitlis, Turkey
Published: April 2023

Super alloys have great interest with good mechanical strength, surface stability, high operating temperatures, and high resistance to corrosion and oxidation features. In the study, new, reliable, and practical equations which give the radiation shielding parameters depending on the density of super alloys are obtained. For this analysis, MAR-247, MAR 302, Inconel 625, Inconel 718, Nimocast 75, WI-52, Inconel 617, Incoloy 800HT, Inconel 939, 713LC, and 7925A super alloys are chosen. The radiation shielding parameters such as linear attenuation coefficient, effective atomic number, half value layer, mean free path, and fast neutron removal cross-section are calculated by using Phy-X/PSD program. Then, new analytical equations providing the radiation shielding parameters by linear regression analysis are evaluated.
Prooxidant-antioxidant processes in blood and liver of murine rodents (Myodes glareolus and Apodemus flavicollis) under single irradiation
Authors:   Institute for Nuclear Research, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, Hrynevych Yu.P. , Makovetska L.I. , Lуpska A.I. , Burdo O.O. ,   R. E. Kavetsky Institute of Experimental Pathology, Oncology and Radiobiology, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: April 2023

The effect of total single X-ray irradiation (1.5 Gy) on the course of free radical processes (FRP) in the blood and liver of red fistula (Myodes glareolus) and yellow-throated mouse (Apodemus flavicollis) was studied. It is shown that physicochemical regulation of FRP in the blood of murine rodents under total X-ray irradiation (1.5 Gy) in the early stages is carried out mainly due to catalase and reduced glutathione (GSH). This is evidenced by the stoichiometry of the CL reaction and symbat changes in the prooxidant-antioxidant ratio (PAR) and basic kinetic parameters of the CL reaction (Imax, Ifin) and antibat changes to PAR - catalase and GSH.
Etiologies of Poor Weight Gain and Ultimate Diagnosis in Children Admitted for Growth Faltering
Authors: Peterson Lu Elise , Bowen James , Foglia Matthew , Ribar Ellen , Mack Molly , Sondhi Esha , Hickey Robert W.
Published: April 2023

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

Growth faltering (GF) (previously failure to thrive) is a common reason for hospital admission, but there is little data on whether diagnoses made during initial admission remain accurate in follow-up. We sought to characterize infants admitted for isolated GF and identify diagnoses at discharge and ultimate diagnoses determined over 2 years of follow-up, to determine how diagnoses changed. We also sought to identify patient factors on admission associated with ultimate diagnosis.

METHODS

We conducted a retrospective study of children aged 2 weeks to 2 years with index admissions for GF from 2013 to 2017. We reviewed clinical data and documentation to determine discharge and ultimate diagnosis, and identify factors associated with ultimate diagnosis.

RESULTS

Of 497 patients, 292 (59%) had insufficient intake, 103 (20%) had organic disease including 36 genetic disorders, 52 (11%) had mechanical feeding difficulties, and 50 (10%) had mixed or unknown diagnoses 2 years after admission. Over 90% of cases of insufficient intake were diagnosed during admission. Sixty-five percent of organic diseases, and only 39% of genetic disorders, were diagnosed during admission. Patient factors associated with genetic disorders included previous NICU stay, low birth weight, dysphagia, hypotonia, and dysmorphisms.

CONCLUSIONS

Insufficient intake remains the most common diagnosis, and this diagnosis was accurately made during admission. Organic disease, especially genetic disease, was often not diagnosed during admission. Better tools are needed to identify patients with organic disease. We identified patient factors on admission associated with ultimate diagnosis, which could be used to prioritize evaluation and expedite follow-up.
COVID-19 Vaccine Safety First Year Findings in Adolescents
Authors: Hesse Elisabeth M. , Hause Anne , Myers Tanya , Su John R. , Marquez Paige , Zhang Bicheng , Cortese Margaret M. , Thames-Allen Andrea , Curtis Christine R. , Maloney Susan A. , Thompson Deborah , Nair Narayan , Alimchandani Meghna , Niu Manette , Gee Julianne , Shay David K. , Shimabukuro Tom T. ,   MIS-C REVIEW GROUP
Published: April 2023

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

The Food and Drug Administration expanded Emergency Use Authorization for use of Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT-162b2) coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine to include people ages 12 years and older on May 10, 2021. We describe adverse events observed during the first full year of the US coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination program for adolescents ages 12 to 17 years.

METHODS

We conducted descriptive analyses using data from 2 complementary US vaccine safety monitoring systems: v-safe, a voluntary smartphone-based system that monitors reactions and health impacts, and the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), the national spontaneous reporting system. We reviewed reports and calculated adverse event reporting rates using vaccine administration data.

RESULTS

Among 172 032 adolescents ages 12 to 17 years enrolled in v-safe, most reported reactions following BNT-162b2 were mild to moderate, most frequently reported on the day after vaccination, and more common after dose 2. VAERS received 20 240 adverse event reports; 91.5% were nonserious. Among adverse events of interest, we verified 40 cases of multisystem inflammation syndrome in children (1.2 cases per million vaccinations), 34 (85%) of which had evidence of prior severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection; and 570 cases of myocarditis (17.7 cases per million vaccinations), most of whom (77%) reported symptom resolution at the time of report.

CONCLUSIONS

During the first year BNT-162b2 was administered to adolescents ages 12 to 17 years, most reported adverse events were mild and appeared self-limited. Rates of myocarditis were lower than earlier reports. No new serious safety concerns were identified.
Entheogens and spiritual seeking: The quest for self-transcendence, psychological well-being, and psychospiritual growth
Authors: St. Arnaud Kevin O. , Sharpe Donald
Published: April 2023

Background and aims

Although numerous cultures have used psychoactive substances for spiritual, or entheogenic, purposes, little is known about contemporary entheogenic spirituality, particularly outside of the few traditions that retain sacramental drug use practices.

Method

To better conceptualize contemporary patterns of entheogenic drug use, an international, online study of entheogenic drug users was conducted (n = 684). Hierarchical regression analysis was used to explore entheogenic drug use in relation to measures of spiritual seeking (importance of spirituality in life, mediation practice, openness to experience), self-transcendent experiences (awe-proneness, mystical experiences), psychological well-being (psychological distress, subjective and eudaimonic well-being), and psychospiritual development (quiet ego, self-transcendence/wisdom, and spiritual development). ANOVA was used to compare entheogenic drug users with non-entheogenic drug users and non-drug users to assess differences across these psychospiritual variables.

Results

Of the 12 drug categories assessed, the classic psychedelics were most commonly used as entheogens. Entheogenic classic psychedelic use was associated with all of the assessed psychospiritual variables; entheogenic classic psychedelic users showed higher levels of spiritual seeking, self-transcendence, psychological well-being, and psychospiritual development compared to non-entheogenic classic psychedelic users and non-users.

Conclusion

Entheogenic spirituality may be conceptualized as a practice of spiritual seeking or implicit mysticism–the quest for self-transcendence and personal growth.
A respirációs distressz szindróma kezelésének trendjei a Debreceni Egyetem Klinikai Központjába szállított igen éretlen koraszülöttekben
Authors: Balajthy András , Kovács Panna Eszter , Márki Mariann , Riszter Magdolna , Nagy Andrea , Balázs Gergely
Published: April 2023

Bevezetés: Fenyegető koraszülés esetén in utero
transzport javasolt, ez azonban nem mindig lehetséges. A postnatalis transzport
alatti ellátás jelentősen befolyásolja a szállított betegek kimenetelét.
Célkitűzés: Tanulmányunk célja volt a betegek jellemzőinek,
ellátásuk és a neonatalis kimenetel trendjeinek vizsgálata a 2008 és 2021 között
postnatalis szállítást igénylő koraszülöttekben. Módszer:
Retrospektív vizsgálatot végeztünk az írott és az elektronikus betegdokumentáció
áttekintésével. A vizsgált trendeket „joinpoint” regressziós analízissel
értékeltük, illetve éves százalékos változással (APC) jellemeztük.
Eredmények: A vizsgálatba 177 koraszülöttet választottunk
be. A szállítások száma nem szignifikáns növekvő trendet mutatott (APC = 6,8%, p
= 0,087). A 60 percnél hosszabb helyszíni ellátások aránya szignifikánsan
emelkedett (APC = 7,4%, p = 0,016). 2008 és 2010 között a gépi lélegeztetés
alkalmazása a szállítások során emelkedett (APC = 36,4%, p = 0,578), majd a
vizsgálati időszak hátralévő részében csökkenő tendenciát mutatott (APC = –7,2%,
p = 0,068). A 40% feletti oxigénkoncentráció használata szignifikánsan csökkent
(APC = –9,5%, p = 0,043). A 150 mg/kg-nál kisebb surfactantdózisok aránya
szintén csökkenő tendenciát mutatott (APC = –7,65%, p = 0,162), míg a 180 mg/kg
felettiek száma szignifikánsan emelkedett (APC = 8,5%, p = 0,031). Az
újszülöttek hosszú távú kimeneti mutatói egyaránt javuló tendenciát mutattak.
Megbeszélés: Vizsgálatunk során az ellátás noninvazivitás
felé mutató trendjei mellett a szállított koraszülöttek javuló kimenetelét
észleltük. Következtetés: Vizsgálatunk felgyorsíthatja a
szállítás alatti ellátás folyamatban lévő szemléletváltását, elősegítheti a
vonatkozó protokollok, illetve eljárásrendek fejlesztését, melyek együttesen
javíthatják a tercier centrumon kívül született koraszülöttek életkilátásait.
Orv Hetil. 2023; 164(15): 571–576.
Phytochemical Screening and in vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Lawsonia Inermis Barks
Authors: NTAGANDA Jean , Ntaganda Jean , Mukandayisenga Devotha , Mukeshimana Theodette , Shimirwa Jean Bosco
Published: April 2023

Plants have been used as medicine since time immemorial (Ushimaru et al., 2007). Medicinal plants are essential sources of easily accessible remedies used by traditional healers. Henna leaves are used to cure jaundice, skin diseases, dysentery, arthritis (Sharma et al., 2018). Lawsonia inermis is widely used by Rwandan as cosmetic products and in treatment of different ailments. This study was aimed to investigate the phytochemical screening and in vitro antimicrobial activities of different extracts of L. inermis barks collected from Huye District in Southern Province of Rwanda. The dried and powdered barks were extracted with methanol and cyclohexane by maceration giving 1.627g (10.83%), 0.173.g (1.15%) respectively. The extracts were concentrated for further phytochemical tests and evaluated for antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus using disk diffusion method.The results from phytochemical screening revealed the presence of terpenoids, phenolic compounds, tannins, flavonoids, proteins and saponins. Lawsonia inermis barks displayed antimicrobial activity against both gram negative and gram positive bacterial strains used in the present study. The findings of antimicrobial assay showed that the methanol extract of lawsonia inermis barks with the concentration of 10-1 has an antibacterial activity against gram negative bacteria Escherichia coli with zone of inhibition of 10 mm which is same as, the positive control, penicillin inhibition zone (10 mm) with the same concentration. The antibacterial activity of cyclohexane extract against E. coli showed a smaller inhibition zone of 9 mm for diluted inoculum (10-1). For the same concentrations of extracts and inoculums, the methanol extract inhibited Staphylococcus aureus (gram positive) growth with zone of inhibition of 9 mm, while the antibacterial activity of cyclohexane extract against the same bacteria was 4 mm, which are smaller than penicillin inhibition zone (18 mm).Â Key words: lawsonia inermis, phytochemical screening, anti-microbial activity, E. coli, S. aureus.
Review of ethnobotanical studies on medicinal plants that used to treat diarrhea and dysentery in Ethiopia
Authors: Getnet Sileshi Degu , Gelagay Abiy Abebe , Negeri Negero Gemeda
Published: April 2023

Background: Diarrheal diseases are a major public health problem. Studies indicated that medicinal plants are being lost as a result of combined effects of environmental degradation, agricultural expansion, and deforestation and over harvesting of species. Poor resource administration, lack of awareness on herbal medicine and oral transmission of knowledge from generation to generation have also a great contribution for the lost. As a result, this review was initiated to document the medicinal plants, particularly those plants that used to treat diarrhea or/and dysentery in Ethiopia. Therefore, the data could be used as a basis for further studies.Objective: To review medicinal plants that used to treat diarrhea or/and dysentery and to document it that could be used as a source of knowledge to scientists.Methods: A review of available ethnobotanical literature on Ethiopian traditional medicine particularly that was related to diarrhea treatment was carried out. Google scholar online internet searches were done.Result: Ninety (90) medicinal plants distributed in 51 families were found from the reviewed studies. Of the 51 families 19 consist at least 2 species within each family, where as the remaining consist only one species. Most of them are used for diarrhea (76.5%), dysentery (16.5%) and the remaining 7 % used for both diarrhea and dysentery. Some of the plants also used for stomachache, vomiting and intestinal parasite therapy. Of different plant parts leaves are the most commonly used followed by roots, fruits, seeds and barks that used by preparing in different methods.Conclusion: This review has identified a number of important medicinal plants used by the Ethiopian community and traditional healers for the treatment of diarrhea/dysentery which provides a baseline for future phytochemical and pharmacological investigations. It has also identified the presence of bad practices that need improvement for better service such as absence of accurate and reproducible doses that need for a multidisciplinary approach to develop potentially effective dose.
Plants secondary metabolites and antiviral properties
Authors: JABER Ali , El Hajj Mohamad , Zein Mohammed
Published: April 2023

There are between three and five million viral infections annually. And normally viral infections are being managed therapeutically through available antiviral regimens with unsatisfactory clinical outcomes. So chemically synthesized drugs can be replaced by secondary metabolites from medicinal plants, which are healthier, safer, and cheaper alternatives. Phytomolecules have been employed as antiviral medicines against a variety of viruses since they can inhibit them directly through blocking their entry or throughout the replication phases, in addition to their use as adjuvant treatments in respiratory infections. For instance, the newly emerged COVID-19 is causing one of the most disruptive pandemics in this century. Thus, phytomolecules offer a ray of hope for human health amid pandemics such as COVID-19. This review provides updated data on the secondary metabolites with different antiviral activities.
Landslide stability analysis with the use of the design of experiments method – case study of souk ahras, Algeria
Authors: Charef Nouar , Mezhoudi Issam , Boumezbeur Abderrahmane , Harrat Nabil
Published: April 2023

In the northeast of Algeria, Souk Ahras area is known for the severity and spread of landslides, especially in Mechroha and Zaarouria municipalities. Stability analysis of landslides in these areas depends on the calculations of safety factor according to several parameters (physical, mechanical, geological…). The aim of this study is to investigate the parameters affecting the safety factor using the design of experiments (DOE) method, central composite design (CCD) and response surfaces methodology (RSM). These methods use parameter modeling and optimization to discuss a solution of landslide hazard by developing models of safety factor (Fs) considered as response. The other parameters adopted as input independent factors are geotechnical physical and mechanical parameters such as: the dry and wet unit weight (γd, γh), the water content (w), the plasticity and liquidity limits and the plasticity index (WL, WP, IP), the percentage of fine elements Ff (%) < 0.08 mm), the cohesion C and the internal friction angle (Phi). Obtained results show high correlations with a regression coefficient R2 of 0.88 and 0.93 in the two cases study and the predicted factor of safety model fit best to those obtained in the analytical and numerical modeling procedure. The final model is applicable to give reliable results on the safety factor of landslides.
Mining operations and geotechnical issues in deep hard rock mining – case of Boukhadra iron mine
Authors: Benyoucef Ali Ahmed , Gadri Larbi , Hadij Riheb , Mebrouk Faouzi , Harkati Elhaddi
Published: April 2023

Underground mining operations are a very problematic task, especially in poor geotechnical conditions. The right choice of excavation and support techniques leads to adequate and secure mining operations. This should ensure the overall stability of the underground mine with the best productivity and stability performance. In this paper, an empirical model for obtaining support systems for underground galleries was applied. Then, a numerical model for the evaluation of the performance of support measures for rock masses in the Boukhadra iron mine was introduced. Extensive field and laboratory tests were performed to obtain geological, geotechnical, and mechanical data on the entire geologic formations of the (1105 m) level. The performance of the design is supported by the selection of a common support plan between RMR, Q, and UBC systems for each geotechnical unit. Therefore, the rock masses classification based on the geo-mechanical model has determined the suitable support systems. The finite element model (FEM) was used for the analysis of rock mass behaviour, displacements, stress, and plastic point distribution. The results permit the optimization of the plastic zone thickness around the gallery. The outcomes of this study could improve the stability of the mine by choosing the right direction of excavation in consideration to the direction of the discontinuity planes. In order to choose between the current and the recommended mining operations, an equivalent calculation sequence was verified. Our study demonstrated that the consideration of discontinuity sets in the orientation of excavation highly improves the mining conditions with or without support.
Analyzing Factors Affecting Digital Trade between Korea and China: An Empirical Study
Authors:   Korea Association for International Commerce and Information, Wang Hao , Choi Chang Hwan
Published: April 2023

Digital trade is a new type of trade, and its scale is increasing significantly, but it is a research field that requires internationally unified rule making. Therefore, in this paper, the factors affecting digital trade between Korea and China. Digital trade is an increasingly important area of commerce, and international cooperation is needed to establish unified regulations. To better understand the factors influencing digital trade between Korea and China, this study analyzed several independent variables, including export tariffs, intellectual property usage fees, exchange rates, R&D cost ratio, service trade export ratio, and ICT service export ratio, and their impact on digital trade exports.
The empirical analysis revealed that export factors related to export duties, intellectual property usage fees, and services were significant for digital trade exports in Korea. Specifically, export tariffs had a negative impact on digital exports, while intellectual property royalties and service trade exports had a positive impact on digital exports.
In the case of China, the exchange rate, R&D cost ratio, and intellectual property usage fee were found to have a significant effect on digital trade exports. The implication of these findings is that China may need to ease regulations and reduce strict controls on digital trade, while also developing a robust intellectual property protection system to support this growing sector.
Overall, this study highlights the need for international cooperation and collaboration to establish rules and regulations that support the growth and development of digital trade in a global economy.
An analysis on Export Similarity Index between Korea-China and Korea-Japan in the Australian and New Zealand markets following the implementation of RCEP
Authors:   Korea Association for International Commerce and Information, Zhao Yi-Lin , La Kong-Woo
Published: April 2023

RCEP is the world's largest free trade agreement, with a total of 15 countries participating, including 10 ASEAN countries, Korea, Japan, China, Australia and New Zealand.. Accordingly this study analyzed the export similarity index of China and Japan, which are competing in the Australian and New Zealand markets, for Korea's top 20 export products.
As a result of the analysis, it can be seen that beauty or makeup products and basic makeup products(3304) compete with Chinese and Japanese products in the Australian and New Zealand markets. In addition, there is competition for Japanese auto parts and accessories(8708) in the Australian market, and in the New Zealand market, the telephone(8517) shows fierce competition with Japanese products.
Therefore, Korea should devise high value-added strategies to strengthen competitiveness and cost reduction measures for items that are experiencing increased export competition with rival countries, and use a business model that can utilize RCEP.
A Study on the Efficiency Analysis of Logistics IT Companies
Authors:   Korea Association for International Commerce and Information, Park Hong-Gyue , Kim Jin-Sup
Published: April 2023

Recently, the focus of the logistics and supply chain management has been on the developments and application of newly emerged technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain. They changed the whole landscapes of how logistics should be done in the field. Considering the changes around the industry, this study has conducted DEA analysis on major logistics IT companies that were chosen by the reliable sources of publication. Main discoveries are pretty different from previous studies. First, static analysis such as CCR, BCC, super efficiency finds that foreign companies and those who have special business sectors show high level of efficiency. As for Malmquist analysis, it was shown that between 2019 and 2021, there was no evidence of positive externalities. Thus, it is necessary for these companies to minimize the inputs and take time and wait to maximize their potential when the technologies are fully applied and utilized in the field.
Exploratory Study on the Utilization of ChatGPT in International Trade
Authors:   Korea Association for International Commerce and Information, Lee Hohyung
Published: April 2023

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in trade can automate routine tasks and enhance efficiency, prediction, decision-making, safety, and cybersecurity. ChatGPT, which enables multilingual translation, customer service, and interaction with traders, is expected to be a game-changer that provides theoretical and practical insights for implementing AI in trade. Based on a review of previous research and interviews with trade experts, this study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the potential use of ChatGPT and offer theoretical and practical implications for implementing AI in trade. Although the utilization of AI can increase efficiency and competitiveness in logistics, finance, and trade transactions, policies that consider regulation, information equity, job displacement, and social responsibility, among other factors, are needed. The study also indicates that the limitations of ChatGPT's learning data and recognition abilities should be taken into account, and ethical considerations and verification procedures must be in place to ensure the accuracy and reliability of information. Finally, human judgment and decision-making must always play a crucial role in decision-making processes.
Kultura pamięci i jej znaczenie dla badań porównawczych
Authors:   Chrześcijańska Akademia Teologiczna w Warszawie, Nowakowska-Siuta Renata
Published: April 2023

The contextual analysis including the embedding of phenomena in their logic of historical events is the basic task of comparative education. The article presents a new approach to comparative education in the Polish comparative discourse, based primarily on the ideas of pedagogical constructivism, opening a discussion on a new methodological paradigm, which is the place of historical context and memory in comparative research. Taking into account the importance of historical thinking in the methodology of comparative education is important insofar as it shows a wide context and allows for understanding and not only presenting phenomena.
Melchior Grodziecki jako współczesny wzorzec edukacji dla pokoju w zróżnicowanym kulturowo Cieszynie
Authors:   Regionalny Ośrodek Kształcenia Oddział Rybnik, Szymik Teresa
Published: April 2023

St. Melchior Grodziecki is presented in the context of peace education, which constitutes a set of fundamental principles of upbringing and role modelling in the modern world, while taking into account the aspect of the Saint’s veneration in the culturally diverse town of Cieszyn. The Saint’s biography is presented in the context of the epoch in which he lived. The issue of peace education and searching for role models significant in the life of contemporary people constitutes an important area of consideration. Attention is drawn to the reverence of St. Melchior Grodziecki in culturally diverse Cieszyn, with special reference to the year 2019, which was declared in the province of Silesia as the Year of Melchior Grodziecki. Melchior Grodziecki is an important model for the inhabitants of Cieszyn. On the basis of his biography, it is possible to explain and show what an important role is played in human life by history, which determines human fate and influences the choices made.
(Nie)inni? – autostereotyp osób o orientacji homoseksualnej
Authors:   Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach, Ryszawy Sylwia
Published: April 2023

The aim of the article is to present the self-stereotype of people with homosexual orientation. For this purpose, the study involved the application of the Twenty Statements Test developed by Manford Kuhn, used to describe oneself and perceive oneself. The theoretical basis for the considerations is the theory of biculturalism in relation to the acquisition of identity by a minority group. It shows the process of acquiring „biculturalism” by people with homosexual orientation, which proceeds in the opposite direction than in ethnic groups. 90 people of homosexual orientation participated in the study. The research material was collected using the snowball method. The respondents described themselves primarily in terms of groups and categories, and the research results indicate three pillars of their identity: sexual orientation, gender, sense of being human. The statements of the respondents also highlight the difficulties they face due to their sexual orientation – stereotypes, discrimination, social exclusion. The article shows homosexual people as perceiving their „otherness”, while pointing to their broad interests, passions, positive character traits, as well as negative attitudes of society towards this group and their possible consequences.
Praca poza granicami kraju w doświadczeniach edukacyjno-zawodowych jednostki (na przykładzie polskich całodobowych opiekunek/opiekunów osób starszych w Niemczech). Wybrane wyniki badań sondażowych
Authors:   Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu, Piorunek Magdalena
Published: April 2023

As a response to social needs, the job of a round-the-clock live-in caregiver for the elderly is a type of employment that requires mobility in the demanding labour market. The cause for this has been a rapidly growing demand for senior care. In the German market, caregiver’s work is particularly often carried out by migrant workers, including Polish nationals. As a Poland’s close neighbour sharing broadly the same cultural background, Germany has become for many Poles a potential labour market. A bilateral survey was carried out to identify experiences, earlier educational and occupational paths, motivations, opinions, evaluations, and attitudes of respondents employed as migrant live-in caregivers in German households. The sample consisted of 119 individuals. The survey results demonstrate that the respondents view their occupation as caregivers as, on the one hand, a source of income and an escape from financial hardship and, on the other hand, a challenge that allowed them to prove their value and satisfy the need to be useful. Working as caregivers, they learn and develop their interpersonal skills (relations with other people, patience, humbleness) and intramental skills (reflections on the transience of human life, the old age, handling the death and loss).
eTwinning – narzędzie do budowania społeczeństwa transkulturowego
Authors:   Akademia Pomorska w Słupsku, Augustyniak Joanna Alicja
Published: April 2023

Significant changes in education that occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in terms of organization, in the form of the transition to distance learning, significantly increased the interest of teachers and schools to use the international eTwinning platform. The main task of the eTwinning program is to encourage international exchange by building a network of cooperation and interaction between students and teachers from various European countries. This, in turn, according to the author, is a way to build a transcultural society. Going beyond the current understanding of culture as a homogeneous creation, the author uses W. Welsch’s concept of transculturalism and Wittgenstein’s understanding of culture as a way of being and the result of intercultural interactions. Therefore, the article is devoted to the using of the eTwinnig tool in the process of shaping a transcultural society. There are also some presented examples of international eTwinning projects that have already been completed and are in the process of being implemented with the direct goal of acquiring intercultural competences by all its participants and those for whom this is an indirect goal, carried out while performing other tasks.
Retoryczny model nauczania debaty – perspektywa gatunkowa
Authors:   Uniwersytet Warszawski, Budzyńska-Daca Agnieszka , Rogowska Kinga Joanna ,   Uniwersytet Warszawski
Published: April 2023

Debate is a genre that has gained popularity due to its educational value on different levels of the education system. The essential advantage of using debate as an educational tool is that it prepares students to participate in public debate outside the classroom environment. The available models of teaching how to debate are rules-oriented (showing students the rules of conduct valid in the debate) or argument-oriented (teaching the balance between affirmative argumentation and refutation and proper ways of building arguments). This article offers a new, genre-oriented model of debate teaching based on showing the relationships between genres that compose the debate. Exemplified by the Karl Popper debate format, popular in Central and Eastern Europe, four genres ingrained in a debate are depicted: affirmative speech, refutation speech, summarizing speech, and cross-examination. What has been also described is the intricate web of relationships and influences between those genres which build the educational debate’s ecosystem. Using the genre-oriented model in teaching debates and showing the relationships between the four genres will enable students to increase their understanding of the debating process and help them visualize how big impact their actions have on the course of the debate.
INTERNATIONAL SURVIVAL AND STRATEGIC RENEWAL THROUGH DISRUPT PATH DEPENDENCE
Authors: Rossato Gabrielle Damo , Floriani Dinorá Eliete , Amal Mohamed
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT The aim of the present article is to analyze how firms can strategically renew themselves and disrupt their path dependence to survive in international markets, despite the influence of path dependence. Using a qualitative methodology, this study has adopted a single-case design, based on semi-structured interviews with employees involved in the path of an emerging market firm. Through a historic and process-driven analysis it was possible to use realtime and retrospective data. The paper leads to the start of debates about path dependence transition. It also presents the relationship between international survival, strategic renewal and path dependence disruption.
REDE DE DELIVERY DE COMIDA E SEUS ATORES: PRÁTICAS DE CONSUMO E DE MERCADO
Authors: Guarnieri Fernanda , Vieira Francisco Giovanni David
Published: April 2023

RESUMO O objetivo deste trabalho é compreender como práticas de consumo e de mercados são instituídas e moldadas a partir da mediação de aplicativos de serviços de entrega de comidas que operam em rede. Como fundamentação teórica, foram adotadas as abordagens de práticas de consumo e de mercados (Estudos de Mercado Construtivistas - EMC), articuladas com a teoria ator-rede e a digitalização. A pesquisa é de natureza qualitativa e foi realizada por meio de um estudo de caso na rede de delivery de comidas. Os resultados apresentados foram obtidos a partir da análise temática dos dados e evidenciaram que para compreender as mudanças que recaem em um ator, é preciso compreender os demais atores e as transformações que sofreram e provocaram. Notou-se como o processo de digitalização provocou mudanças na constituição do ator não humano, que, por sua vez, reestruturou os modos como ocorrem as translações na rede investigada. Além disso, a articulação de práticas de consumo e de mercado contribuem para a ampliação do escopo teórico adotada nesta pesquisa, uma vez que para a compreensão de uma determinada rede, deve-se conhecer seus atores e suas práticas como um todo.
ALOCAÇÃO DAS EMENDAS PARLAMENTARES INDIVIDUAIS: CORREÇÃO DE ASSIMETRIA EM SAÚDE OU GANHO POLÍTICO?
Authors: Medina Silvana Aparecida , Ferreira Marco Aurélio Marques , Pinto Tainá Rodrigues Gomide Souza , Santos Igor Américo dos
Published: April 2023

RESUMO Dentre as emendas parlamentares têm-se as individuais - EPIs, que se apresentam como oportunidade de o parlamentar beneficiar regiões com maiores necessidades, sobretudo em saúde, assim como privilegiar seu reduto eleitoral, a fim de garantir a sobrevivência política. Dessa forma, o presente artigo tem como objetivo identificar quais indicadores, necessidade de saúde ou ganho político, favorecem a indicação das EPIs destinadas à saúde. Para tanto, foi realizada a regressão linear múltipla, com dados em painel para os municípios brasileiros que angariaram recursos via EPIs, no período 2012 - 2018. Como principal resultado foi identificado que a alocação das EPIs é impulsionada pela combinação de fatores técnicos, que consideram a necessidade de saúde e fatores políticos. Como propõe a Teoria da Escolha Pública, parlamentares e eleitores buscam maximizar seus interesses, estes, visando políticas locais e; aqueles, o poder, sendo as redes políticas muito importantes nesse processo. Entretanto, a fim de melhorar as condições do sistema público de saúde, torna-se importante, na alocação das EPIs, maior comprometimento com fatores técnicos.
Atendimento Psicossocial à Mulher que Comete Ofensa Sexual
Authors: Costa Liana Fortunato , Ströher Lucy Mary Cavalcanti , Wolff Lana dos Santos
Published: April 2023

Resumo Objetivamos apresentar uma proposta de atendimento psicossocial grupal oferecida para mulheres adultas que cometeram ofensa sexual, cuidadoras e mães. A experiência está sendo desenvolvida no Distrito Federal, Brasil, com pessoas do gênero feminino provenientes de encaminhamento judicial. Carece que os profissionais das áreas da justiça, saúde, serviço social e psicologia avancem no estudo e na compreensão desta temática, de modo a pensarem a atuação e o apoio terapêutico a essas mulheres. O modo de atendimento é focal e breve, com ênfase na criação de um ambiente lúdico como facilitador das interações grupais e da discussão sobre os temas: identidade; confiança nas relações afetivas e sociais; vivência pessoal com violência física e sexual; configuração de gênero; e expressão da sexualidade e futuro. A abordagem individual também se baseia no enfoque dos temas mencionados. O oferecimento de ajuda à mulher cuidadora ou à mãe tem participação ativa na interrupção do circuito abusivo sexual, pois essa violência é extremamente ocultada, ocasionando uma prolongada vulnerabilidade para as vítimas. Ressalta-se o valor do texto indicando a descrição de ação voltada para uma população permanentemente não estudada e evitada em seu reconhecimento. Os limites desta proposta encontram-se na falta de outras iniciativas que possibilitem uma discussão sobre essa experiência.
LÍNGUA, MATERIALIDADE DISCURSIVA E COSMOGONIA
Authors: Souza Tania Conceição Clemente de
Published: April 2023

Resumo Ao se trabalhar com a relação língua e cosmogonia do ponto de vista discursivo, esbarramos em diferentes aspectos inerentes à organização social dos Kurâ Bakairi, materializada na forma como se pode, ou não se pode, lançar mão do conjunto de formativos da língua. As línguas são constituídas por sua historicidade, forjada, sobretudo, por textos fundadores da identidade do povo e da língua. Trata-se de pôr em pauta uma interdição fundadora da própria estrutura da língua em si. Em termos teóricos, abraçamos pressupostos oferecidos pela escola francesa de Análise de Discurso. E aí destacar que essa organização do mundo num viés político-cosmogônico vem a constituir a materialidade discursiva da língua em vários componentes gramaticais.
Posturographic analysis of schoolteachers with different levels of habitual physical activity
Authors: Ciquinato Daiane Soares de Almeida , Doi Marcelo Yugi , Mesas Arthur Eumann , Marchiori Luciana Lozza de Moraes
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT Objective to compare parameters of postural control in teachers of state education network with different levels of habitual physical activity. Methods 50 teachers (48.1 ± 9 years) participated and were evaluated on a force platform, in a bipedal position, eyes open, on surfaces rigid and unstable. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (version abbreviated) was used to categorize the level of physical activity into low, moderate and high. The level of physical activity was also divided into groups of more active (G1) and less active (G2). The study carried out an analysis of subgroups by gender and age range and applied non-parametric statistics. Results the data showed that the G2 group, the less active women and the less active individuals in the age group of 49 to 60 years presented worse results in speed in the anteroposterior direction, in the condition of unstable surface and the difference in means between the rigid surface and the unstable. Conclusion the less active group, the less active teachers and less active participants in the 49-60 age group had worse results in velocity in the anteroposterior direction.
Productive diagnosis offrog culture in the state of Rio de Janeiro
Authors: ESTEVES Pedro Vieira , THULLER Murilo Antonio Oliveira , FERNANDES Andrea Bambozzi , PEREIRA Marcelo Maia
Published: April 2023

ABSTRACT Brazilian frog farming has a history of production that began in the state of Rio de Janeiro in 1935. Over the years, this activity has spread throughout Brazil, with technological advances that have improved the productivity and health of enterprises. However, structuring the production chain has presented moments of growth and decline, culminating in low production compared with other aquaculture activities. Despite efforts focused on restructuring the chain, data on enterprises and their actors remain scarce. To obtain information on the current scenario of frog farming in the state of Rio de Janeiro, in this study, an online survey of data on frog producers in Rio de Janeiro was conducted. In general, frog farming in Rio de Janeiro has not shown substantial improvements in terms of structuring. Its dynamics are still linked to lowproduction, family run enterprises, little insertion into the market, and not being formalized, encompassing aspects related to fiscal, environmental, and health issues. Therefore, the restructuring process of the frog chain in the state depends on overcoming the bottlenecks mentioned in this study. These predominantly refer to the availability of information on the relevant aspects of management and regularization of production.