bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Penalaran Matematis Siswa SMA Ditinjau dari Gaya Belajar Visual, Auditori, dan Kinestetik
Authors: Hasanah Sri Indriati , Agustin Sisca Patricia Dwi , Basri Hasan , Saleh Hairus
Published: January 2025

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menjelaskan penalaran matematis siswa SMA melalui pengamatan gaya belajar visual, auditori, dan kinestetik. Metode penelitian yang dipakai adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif. Penelitian ini dilakukan di kelas XI SMAN 1 Sampang. Data dikumpulkan dengan cara memberikan angket gaya belajar dan tes penalaran matematis yang memuat indikator sense-making, conjecturing, convincing, reflecting, serta generalizing; dan kemudian dilanjutkan dengan proses wawancara. Kemudian, hasil tes dianalisis dan divalidasi dengan metode triangulasi waktu. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah siswa dengan gaya belajar visual memenuhi semua indikator kemampuan penalaran matematis. Siswa dengan gaya belajar auditori memenuhi 4 indikator penalaran matematis, yaitu sense-making, conjecturing, convincing, dan generalizing. Siswa dengan gaya belajar kinestetik hanya memenuhi 2 indikator, yaitu sense-making, dan conjecturing. Jadi, dapat disimpulkan bahwa siswa dengan gaya belajar visual memiliki penalaran matematika yang lebih baik daripada siswa dengan gaya belajar auditori dan kinestetik.
FreshWater Watch: Investigating the Health of Freshwater Ecosystems, from the Bottom Up
Authors: Bishop Isabel , Boldrini Amedeo , Clymans Wim , Hall Charlotte , Moorhouse Heather , Parkinson Stephen , Scott-Somme Kesella , Thornhill Ian , Loiselle Steven
Published: January 2025

Freshwater ecosystems are increasingly facing major global and local stressors, while monitoring surface water status by regulatory agencies is often limited by financial and political constraints. Citizen science–based approaches with robust quality control and training can support regulatory monitoring and decision-making. Herein, we outline the criteria used to develop a citizen science monitoring program for water quality, based on a standardized methodology designed to support the Agenda 2030 indicator 6.3.2 and the EU’s Water Framework Directive. We explore the evolution of protocols used to ensure data robustness and transferability and examine the utility of contextual information registered by citizen scientists. We present laboratory and field experiments conducted to validate chemical and optical methods. Using the data from more than 80 projects across 4 biogeographical regions, we explore consistencies and differences in seasonal and spatial trends in macronutrient concentrations between regions. Our results indicate that nitrate and phosphate concentrations tend to increase in areas with agricultural intensification and industrial land use. Seasonally, nitrate concentrations reach a maximum in spring and autumn in temperate regions, while phosphate levels are highest in summer and autumn, reaching a minimum in winter. We also found that observations of algal blooms coincided with periods of lower nitrate concentrations. Importantly, data of ecological, chemical, and optical conditions recorded by citizen scientists are being used by local and regional stakeholders in managing freshwater ecosystems. This study reveals the potential for scaling citizen science–based monitoring programs to contribute towards a global assessment of water quality.
Development of a gas-sand separator with adjustable design parameters to prevent the negative impact of mechanical impurities on borehole pumping equipment
Authors:   «OilGasScientificResearchProject» Institute, SOCAR, Baku, Azerbaijan, Hacikarimova L. G. , Ahmed F. F. ,   «OilGasScientificResearchProject» Institute, SOCAR, Baku, Azerbaijan, Abdullayeva E. S. ,   «OilGasScientificResearchProject» Institute, SOCAR, Baku, Azerbaijan, Azimova E. Sh. ,   «OilGasScientificResearchProject» Institute, SOCAR, Baku, Azerbaijan
Published: January 2025

A significant proportion of Azerbaijan's oil fields consist of low gradient fractured rock and are in a late stage of development. The development of such fields is characterised by low production rates, intensive sanding and high water cut. The majority of wells (more than 70%) are operated mainly by the deep pumping method. Electric centrifugal submersible and borehole pumps are the most common. Various types of impact on the bottom hole zone of the reservoir to stimulate oil production result in increased removal of mechanical contaminants. Sand particles and mechanical impurities in the produced products destroy the working parts of the deep well rod pumps, resulting in frequent and premature failure. Finely dispersed gas in the well fluid also has a negative effect on pump performance. An effective method of combating the harmful effects of mechanical impurities and gas on pump operation is the use of gas sand separators. In order to prevent the negative effects of gas and mechanical impurities on the operation of the rod deep well pump, a gas-sand separator with adjustable design parameters has been developed. The developed gas-sand separator can be used in any sand well, as the distance between the spring strings is adjusted according to the size of sand particles and mechanical impurities in the well product. The developed gas-sand separator has successfully passed field testing. The implementation took place at OGPA Apsheronneft (well No. 952). As a result, the well's overhaul period was increased to the range of 2-2.5.

Keywords: well; oil; sand; gas; mechanical impurities; sucker rod pump; plunger; cylinder; performance; separator; spring; screw; well products.
1923-1960 Arası Türk Resminde Toplumsal İçerikli Konuların Tablolardaki Yansımaları
Authors: Açıkgöz Şerife Özge , Duymaz A. Şevki
Published: January 2025

1923 yılında Cumhuriyetin kuruluşu ile birlikte resim başta olmak üzere sanatın birçok alanında oldukça yoğun çalışmalar görülmektedir. Yaşanan tüm sosyal ve siyasi gelişmeler, inkılaplar ve toplumsal olaylar ressamları da etkilemiştir. Cumhuriyetin ilk yıllarından itibaren toplumsal içerikli resimlerde çoğunlukla ekin, hasat, harman, traktör, köylüler ve çiftçiler gibi konuların yanısıra Atatürk, Kurtuluş Savaşı ve devrimler de yoğun bir şekilde işlenen konular arasında olmuştur. İnkılapları halka tanıtma ve sevdirme amacıyla resim sanatı bir araç olarak kullanılmış ve sanatçılar toplumcu gerçekçi doğrultuda eserler üretmişlerdir. 1938 yılında Atatürk’ün ölümü ile Türkiye’de yeni bir dönem başlamış ve Meclis, İsmet İnönü’yü Cumhurbaşkanı seçmiştir. Bu dönemde tüm dünya, İkinci Dünya Savaşı’nın etkisi altında kalmıştır. Türkiye’de 1940’lı yıllarda yeni sanatsal oluşumlar görülürken, toplumsal gerçekçi resim, 1941 yılında kurulan Yeniler Grubu’nun çalışmaları ile anlam kazanmıştır. Kendinden önceki grupları sorgulayan Yeniler Grubu sanatçıları halkın içine girerek toplumsal içerikli eserler üretmişlerdir. Çalışan insanı, yaşadıkları ve gözlemledikleri çevreyi resmetmeyi, toplumsal bir sanat anlayışı içinde ele almışlardır. Grubun bazı sanatçılarının eserleri, milli ahlak değerlerine aykırı görülerek sergi salonlarından çıkarılmıştır. 1950 yılında Demokrat Parti’nin iktidara gelmesi ile birlikte Türkiye’de çok partili sisteme geçiş ve liberalleşme dönemi başlamıştır. Bu dönemden sonra Türk resim sanatında çeşitli eğilimler görülmektedir. 1940’lardaki toplumsal içerikli gerçekçi resimlerin yerini büyük oranda soyut resimler almaya başlamıştır. 1950-1960 yılları arasında soyut resmin birçok sanatçı tarafından ele alınmasına karşın, sanayileşme ve gecekondulaşmanın başlaması ile birlikte figüratif ve toplumsal konulu resimler de işlenmeye devam etmiştir. 1950’li yılların başında etkin olan Onlar Grubu’nun bazı üyeleri ve Yeniler Grubu’nun gerçekçi anlayışına benzer eserler üreten Yeni Dal Grubu’nun sanatçıları da bu dönemde toplumsal konuları eserlerinde ele almışlardır. Çalışmamızda 1923 ve 1960 yılları arasındaki toplumsal konuların işlendiği eserler, Atatürk Dönemi (1923-1938), İsmet İnönü Dönemi (1938-1950) ve Demokrat Parti Dönemi (1950-1960) olarak üç bölümde incelenecektir.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Türk Resmi, Toplumsal Gerçekçilik, Çağdaş Türk Resmi
Metaverse Mantığında Tasarım Sistematiği
Authors: Yıldız Deniz Yekta , Kavut İsmail Emre
Published: January 2025

Gelişen ve değişen teknoloji büyük öneme sahiptir. Sanal evren ve yeni medya iletişim araçları bu denli kullanılırken metaverse’ ün tasarım katmanlarını ve sistematiğinin ne olduğunu nasıl çalıştığını öğrenmek etkileşim içerisinde olan gerçek dünya işlevlerinin temsillerinin tasarımcılar tarafından gerçek zamanın nasıl simüle edildiğini anlamak ve nitelikli tasarım yapmak isteyen mimari tasarımcılar için çok önemli bir noktadır. Yeni medya iletişim araçlarının kavram olarak büyük alan kapladığını aktif kullanıcısının bulunduğu ve bu şekilde kullanılmaya devam ederse gelecekte de önemlidir. Bu çalışmada metaverse’ ün tasarım sistematiğini ve katmanlarını inceleyip yeni sanal mekanların nasıl oluşturulduğunu ve geleceğe dair etkisini inceledik. Bu araştırmada metaverse mantığında tasarım sistematiğini ve yeni sanal mekanların nasıl oluşturulduğunu ve geleceğe etkisini örnekler üzerinden incelemeyi amaçladık. Metaverse mantığında tasarım sistematiğinin farklı katmanlardan oluşup temelde nasıl olduğuna değindik. 3B programlarda kullanım amaçları farklı olsa bile yine temelde aynı adımları takip edip oluşturulduğunu analiz edip özelleşen mimari tasarımında mimarlar ve iç mimarların toplumu çok iyi anlaması gerektiğini,  teknolojinin de ilerlemesi ve ilerliyor olması ile sanal mimari tasarımın var olan ve gelişmekte olan mimari felsefesinin de önemini araştırdık. Mimarlar ve iç mimarlar metaverse’ te tasarım yaparken tasarım sistematiği ve katmalarına dikkat edip kendi tecrübelerini, kullanıcıların deneyimlerini ve hislerini göz önünde bulundurduğunda olumlu/olumsuz sonuçlar hangi şartlarda elde edeceğimizi araştırdık.
Art Deco Mimarlığının Dünya ve Türkiye Üzerindeki Etkilerinin İncelemesi
Authors: Kömürcü Tuğba
Published: January 2025

Art Deco’nun mimarlık anlayışı olarak kabul edilebilen stiller, biçim özellikleri değil, biçimi oluşturan motivasyonları ve dinamikleri bulunmaktadır. Mimarlık yapıtları yer, zaman ve topluma bağlı olarak değişiklikler göstermiştir. Bu değişiklikler “üslup, tarz ve biçim” olarak nitelendirilmiştir. Durağanlık ve sakinliğin hüküm sürdüğü Eski Çağlar’da üslupların yapımı yavaş ilerlemiştir. Üslup değişimleri teknolojik gelişmelerle değişiklik göstermiştir. Bulunulan dönem içerisinde üslupları ayırmak zordur ancak geçmiş dönemleri incelemek gerekmektedir. Bununla birlikte, gündelik yaşamda objeler, yerleşimler ve yapılara bakıldığında üslubu betimlemek mümkündür. 20. Yüzyılda hakimiyet sağlayan Modernizm olarakta nitelendirmek mümkündür. Tasarımda ve mimaride Modern akım kendi içerisinde alanlara ayrılmıştır. Bazıları belirginken bir kısmı gölgede kalmışlardır. Ülkelerdeki kültür farkları Art Deco’nun, Dünya ülkeleri ve Türkiye Cumhuriyeti’ndeki yansımaları araştırılmıştır.
ŞEHIR MERKEZLERİ PLANLAMASINA EKOLOJİK YAKLAŞIM
Authors: Tuncer Mehmet
Published: January 2025

Eski ve yeni şehir merkezlerinin planlamasında “Ekolojik Yaklaşım (EKOMİA)” ; şehrin konum, iklimsel verilerine bağlı olarak var olan doğal/ekolojik verilerin değerlendirilmesi, geliştirilmesi, merkezlerde madde ve enerjinin tasarrufu, alt yapının çevre duyarlı olarak sağlıklaştırılması, atıkların geri kazandırılması gibi, çevre dostu, “Sürdürülebilir Bir Merkez Planlaması” anlayışının araştırılmasını amaçlamaktadır.
UNESCO DÜNYA MİRASI DİYARBAKIR SURLARI VE HEVSEL BAHÇELERİ DİCLE VADİSİ : DOĞAL, KÜLTÜREL, TARİHİ VE ARKEOLOJİK DEĞERLERİ
Authors: Tuncer Mehmet
Published: January 2025

4 Temmuz 2015 tarihinde 39. BM Eğitim, Bilim ve Kültür Örgütü (UNESCO) Dünya Miras Komite toplantısı, Almanya'nın ev sahipliğinde Bonn kentinde gerçekleşti. Toplantıda, Türkiye'den Efes ve Diyarbakır Surları ile Hevsel Bahçeleri'nin "Dünya Kültür Mirası" listesine alınıp alınmaması konusu da görüşüldü. Toplantıda Diyarbakır Surları ve Hevsel Bahçeleri'nin “Kültürel Peyzaj” olarak Unesco Dünya Kültür Mirası listesine alınmasına karar verildi.
SPATIALITY, KAMA MUTA, AND DESIGN: A MODEL PROPOSAL
Authors: Bengü Devran
Published: January 2025

This study presents a theoretical framework exploring the relationship between spatial dynamics and the experience of Kama Muta, a sudden, intense emotional response often experienced in social contexts, especially during art and performance (Fiske, Schubert, & Seibt, 2016). Hypothesizing that Kama Muta can function as a conceptual tool for understanding spatial dynamics' emotional and sensory effects, this research draws on theories from Lefebvre, Soja, Harvey, and Massey. It examines how dynamics such as belonging, memory, subjectivity, social capital, and relationality enhance the Kama Muta experience within cultural spaces, particularly in performing arts venues. Using Istanbul’s Kadıköy district and its alternative theater stages as a case study, the framework explores how concurrent spatial dynamics can interact to deepen this emotional response. This proposed model is intended to guide future research in architecture and urban planning, supporting the development of aesthetic and user-centered design strategies that engage emotional and social dimensions of spatiality.
“Stakeholder Perception of IFRS Convergence and Its Impact on Net Worth and Accounting Software Utilization in Indian Financial Reporting”
Authors: C Mrs. Meena , Gupta Dr. Ruchi
Published: January 2025

Purpose: This study aims to analyze expert perspectives on accounting practices, with a particular focus on the adoption and application of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and IFRS. It explores how organizational net worth, managerial expertise, and sectoral differences influence the selection of accounting standards and reporting systems, identifying critical factors driving these decisions.
Research Methodology: A structured framework utilizing DEMATEL and weighted mean analysis was applied to evaluate expert responses. Professionals from various managerial levels and sectors, including manufacturing, IT, services, and chartered accountant, were systematically selected. Statistical tools, such as Chi-Square tests and Spearman Correlation, were employed to examine relationships between net worth, accounting standards, and software preferences.
Findings: The results highlight “Convenience” and “Accounting Methods” as the most significant factors influencing accounting practices, with “Accounting Methods” exhibiting the highest relative importance. Larger firms demonstrate a preference for IAS/IFRS-based systems, while smaller firms rely predominantly on Indian GAAP. Awareness of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and IFRS increases with organizational net worth, indicating a transition to globally aligned practices among financially robust entities. The findings underscore the role of financial scale and sector-specific needs in determining the adoption of accounting standards and practices.
Limitations: This study is limited by its dependence on expert feedback, which may introduce subjective biases. Moreover, the findings are constrained to specific sectors and regions, necessitating broader research to validate the outcomes in different contexts and industries.
La Jerga Juvenil y su Influencia en el Rendimiento Académico de los Estudiantes del Bachillerato
Authors: Cantos Pinto Ana Isabel , Carrera Moreno Germán Wenceslao
Published: January 2025

Este estudio analiza la influencia de la jerga juvenil en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes de bachillerato en la ciudad de Manta. A medida que la comunicación evoluciona en respuesta a las necesidades sociales y tecnológicas, la jerga se ha convertido en un elemento crucial en la interacción entre los jóvenes, reflejando su identidad y dinámicas sociales. Utilizando un enfoque mixto que combina métodos cualitativos y cuantitativos, se llevó a cabo una investigación que incluyó cuestionarios estructurados y entrevistas semiestructuradas con docentes. Los resultados revelan que, aunque la jerga juvenil facilita la comunicación entre pares, su uso excesivo en contextos académicos puede obstaculizar el aprendizaje y la comprensión de los contenidos. Este estudio destaca la necesidad de que los educadores sean conscientes de la jerga utilizada por los estudiantes y desarrollen estrategias para integrar el lenguaje académico de manera efectiva, promoviendo así un entorno de aprendizaje más inclusivo y efectivo. Las implicaciones de estos hallazgos sugieren que la educación debe adaptarse a las realidades lingüísticas de los estudiantes para mejorar su rendimiento académico y su capacidad de comunicación en contextos formales.
Integración de geotecnologías para la optimización de la atención domiciliaria y la vigilancia epidemiológica en zonas rurales: Comuna de San Juan de La Costa
Authors: Aravena González Jorge
Published: January 2025

La gestión de la salud rural enfrenta desafíos significativos en contextos geográficos, donde la dispersión territorial y las brechas de conectividad digital dificultan la atención sanitaria en la comuna de San Juan de la Costa. Para abordar estas limitaciones, se desarrolló una plataforma web basada en Sistemas de Información Geográfica (SIG), diseñada para mejorar la prestación de servicios de salud, fortalecer la vigilancia epidemiológica y optimizar intervenciones sanitarias en zonas remotas. Este proyecto, denominado GEOSANJUAN, integra datos territoriales y clínicos en un geoportal con cuadros de mando interactivos, permitiendo a los equipos de salud monitorear indicadores, identificar grupos de riesgo y coordinar atenciones domiciliarias de manera más eficiente. Además, la capacidad de recolección de datos offline garantiza la continuidad del registro clínico en domicilios ubicados en áreas sin acceso a internet. Los resultados incluyen una mejora sustancial en la calidad de los registros y la planificación sanitaria, con pacientes georreferenciados y la identificación temprana de familias en riesgo, mejorando los tiempos de respuesta ante emergencias. El impacto positivo motivó la expansión del proyecto a las demás comunas de la provincia de Osorno, proponiendo un modelo replicable para otras comunas rurales de la provincia. Sin embargo, la implementación también enfrenta desafíos como la resistencia al cambio y la necesidad de una mayor interoperabilidad tecnológica. A pesar de estas barreras, la integración de geotecnologías ha demostrado ser una estrategia efectiva en la gestión de la salud rural, fortaleciendo la equidad, la eficiencia y la continuidad de la atención en territorios aislados.
Language Learning Anxiety in Mandarin as Foreign Language Classroom
Authors: Ting Hie-Ling , Sunarti Sunarti
Published: January 2025

Majority of foreign language learners experience an average level of language learning anxiety. Learning Mandarin as a foreign language is relatively difficult for non-native Chinese learners, it is believed that anxiety is an important issue among non-native Chinese learners. Thus, this quantitative study aimed to identify language learning anxiety level in Mandarin as Foreign language (MFL) classrooms. This study also explores the impact of gender differences among learners in MFL classrooms. 221 MFL learners from Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sarawak branch were selected as respondent in this study. Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) designed by Horwitz, Horwitz, & Cope (1986) was adopted to measure learners’ level of language learning anxiety in MFL classrooms. The data were analyzed using SPSS 22. The findings revealed that learners are on a moderate level of anxiety. Independent sample t-test analysis of the findings in this study manifested that there were no significant differences in learners’ level of anxiety in terms of gender. Nevertheless, it was found that female learners experienced higher level of anxiety as compared to male in the three major components. The findings from this study would be significant to both MFL educators and learners as it might help educators to have a better understanding of learners’ level of anxiety and plan more effective teaching methods which could help learners to lessen their level of anxiety in MFL classroom.
Scaffolding Talks in Teaching Speaking Skill to the HigherEducation Students, Why Not?
Authors: Farida Lulu April , Rozi Fahrur
Published: January 2025

The purpose of teaching and learning English in Indonesia is to provide the student with knowledge in order to make them be ablet to communicate using English. This means that the students are expected to understand and gain the informational literacy especially for the university’s students. To attain such literacy level, it becomes such a gaint task for the teachers and lecturers as they have task to enable the students to use English communicatively. This research tried to reveal the functions of scaffolding talks of English classroom in higher education. This research used qualitative methodologies and social constructivism theory approach. The data collection was conducted by interviewing two English lecturers form different faculties, observing the classroom activity, recording the classroom activity in the form of audio and video record, and transcribe the record into the written form. The result showed that there were some functions of scaffolding talk in general, they are to engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate. Both of the teachers have conducted those functions in the English.
An Investigation into The Level of Emotional Intelligence Among Teachers in Pahang: A Pilot Study
Authors: Zulkifli Zaine , Mohd Hashim Intan Hashimah , Yahaya Mahathir
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this pilot study was to measure the level of emotional intelligence among teachers in the Malaysian state of Pahang. A simple random sampling was used to pick participants, and a total of 40 teachers were chosen. The study was conducted quantitatively using a questionnaire to collect data and then analysed using descriptive statistics using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences. The questionnaire derived from the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS) included sixteen items that assessed emotional intelligence. Socio-demographic data and emotional intelligence levels were quantified using percentage, frequency, and mean scores. The descriptive analysis revealed that the respondents' emotional intelligence was relatively high, with a mean score of 4.34. Teachers are educational agents who contribute significantly to the advancement of education and should understand emotional intelligence's critical function in the learning process. With a high level of emotional intelligence, teachers will be able to control their emotions, demonstrate greater empathy, adjust to new situations, and deliver the best education possible to their students.
Students Perceptions of the use of Quizizz Applications for Engineering Mathematics 2 in Politeknik Ungku Omar
Authors: Periasamy Nithya , Alias Noor Farhana
Published: January 2025

Quizizz was introduced in online Mathematics lessons and quizzes (formative assessments – can use this if you want?) to be more interactive. This Quizizz was designed specifically for semester 2 students who were taking the Engineering Mathematics 2 Course. This study was carried out to examine students' perceptions on the use of Quizizz Applications for Engineering Mathematics 2 Course at Ungku Omar Polytechnic. Identifying students 'perceptions of the usage of Quizizz and its contents (this sentence is hanging – I think the before sentence has already clearly state the aim of the study). A total of 102 respondents who took Engineering Mathematics 2 course in Ungku Omar Polytechnic involved/participated in this study. This quantitative study used online questionnaire instrument through Google Form and the data was analyzed using SPSS version 26 to obtain the mean value of the findings. The findings show respondents’ positive feedback on the use of Quizizz. Games have demonstrated higher engagement and increased motivation towards learning especially for Mathematics.
Parental perspectives on how homelessness affects children’s access and participation in education in an Irish context
Authors: McKenna Grainne , Scanlon Geraldine
Published: January 2025

Aim(s)

Ireland is experiencing unprecedented levels of homelessness with 14,760 people, including 4,561 children living in emergency accommodation. School principals, teachers, public health nurses, social workers and paediatricians have reported the devastating impact of homelessness on children’s physical health, psychological wellbeing, and educational development. This study explores parental perspectives on the impact that homelessness has had on children’s right to access and participate in education

Method

Nineteen parents participated in semi-structured interviews to explore parental perspectives on how the family’s experience of homelessness affected their child’s access and participation in education.

Findings

The analysis suggests that parents believe their children experienced challenges in fully participating in education due to the impact that homelessness had on their health, wellbeing, relationships and educational aspirations.

Limitations

This was a small-scale study that explored parental perspectives of children’s educational experiences. There is a need for sensitive and ethical research that considers children’s voice concerning their experiences of homelessness.

Conclusions

The findings contribute to an important body of research that considers the deleterious impact of homelessness on children’s health, wellbeing and development. It is proposed that psychologists working for the National Educational Psychology Service (NEPS) are uniquely positioned to inform and lead a coordinated response to assist schools in identifying, responding to and monitoring the learning and social-emotional needs of a growing cohort of children experiencing homelessness in Ireland.
Is Workplace Bullying Responsible for Low Job Performance? A Twofold SEM-ANN Approach
Authors: Alam Mohammad Nurul , Hidayat-ur-Rehman Imdadullah , Dhall Rosy , Gazi Md. Abu Issa , Ali Jamshid , Hashim Fariza
Published: January 2025

Workplace bullying is one of the phenomenal supervisory tool using in the garment industry of Bangladesh. The productivity of this industry workers are the lowest as compared with its competitors such as China, Vietnum, India, Thailand, Pakistan, Srilanka, Combodia etc. Therefore, the primary purpose of this study was to examine whether the workplace bullying responsible for low job performance in the garment industry of Bangladesh. The study is based on quantitative data, collected through a survey questionnaire adapted from previous studies. The target population was the workers from the ready-made garment industry in Bangladesh. Moreover, simple random sampling technique was used to collect 384 samples. Additionally, Smart-PLS 3.3.9 and SPSS (v23) were employed for preliminary data examination and to examine the proposed hypotheses. A two-fold SEM-ANN approach was used to validate the proposed model of the study. The findings of the study revealed that workplace bullying negatively effect on employees’ job performance. Psychological stress and burnout play a negative mediating effect between workplace bullying and job performance. Additionally, perceived organizational support plays a significant moderating role among workplace bulling and its outcome variables such as job performance, psychological stress, burnout, and organizational citizenship behaviour. However, organizational citizenship behavior does not play any significant mediating role in the relationship between workplace bulling and job performance.  The study has been unique in nature, as it focuses on the workers in in the developing country context like Bangladesh where the employees encounter tremendously with bulling from supervisor and higher management as their regular practice. The outcomes of the consequences are psychological stress, burnout, organizational citizenship behaviors, and low job performance enormously which has been highlighted in the current study.
Navigating Sustainability: A Comparative Analysis of SDG Performance in the GCC through the Lens of Social Capital Theory
Authors: Aldulaimi Saeed Hameed , Abu-AlSondos Ibrahim A. , Noun Rola , Abdeldayem Marwan M.
Published: January 2025

This study aims to review and analyze the progress of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) performance as per the UN dashboard. This approach seeks to bolster the necessary capabilities for the effective implementation of sustainable projects, enhance efficiency in resource management, and achieve environmental and social objectives. Employing a comparative study method, the research delves into various facets to scrutinize the challenges of implementing sustainability guidelines in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Drawing upon the dual perspectives of constraining and expanding egos rooted in social capital theory, the study aims to offer strategic assessments and policy implications regarding key sustainability issues. By aligning with the overarching objectives of National Vision 2030 and fostering long-term sustainable development in the region, this research scrutinizes pivotal indicators and correlates them with key strategies for national advancement, while analyzing significant events and shifts in strategy alongside associated challenges.
A Basketball Height Limit? FIBA, the 1936 Olympics, and the Ruling that Saved the Game
Authors: Carlson Chad R.
Published: January 2025

An unusual topic of conversation arose at the inaugural Olympic basketball tournament in Berlin in 1936. After intense conversations and a series of votes, the nascent Fédération Internationale de Basketball Amateur (FIBA) established a rule on height limitations for all players. Strangely, however, no major international tournament ever occurred with a height limit, even though the majority of participating nations voted in the affirmative. Indeed, the failure to enforce this rule reveals the difficulties of basketball's early governance and the jurisdiction and power of the International Olympic Committee. Surprisingly, given its stature in basketball, the United States only played a minor role in this issue. As it turned out, the height limit topic continued to arise in the decades following this inaugural Olympic tournament, but tall players remained eligible, allowing the sport to slowly grow toward standardized if not perfectly uniform rules across the globe.
The Act of Seeing with One’s Own Eyes, o sull’iconismo del disgusto
Authors: Borsei Riccardo
Published: January 2025

Widely dealt with in its use in the horror film genre that best suits it, disgust has not found yet a theoretical framework as an aesthetic instrument in the sphere of more experimental cinema, which nonetheless boasts an intrinsic propensity for formal research which is useful to qualify an aesthetic category. Taken here as a case study in order to demonstrate the expressive potential overshadowed by the mainstream scene, Stan Brakhage’s The Act of Seeing with One’s Own Eyes stands out for the original aesthetic function assigned to disgust: to impose iconism as a semiotic regime of the film. This paper would like to articulate the theoretical path from disgust to iconism, as well as the theoretical-aesthetic effects resulting from it. In the first instance, the contrasting positions on the sublime of Kant and Burke are considered. Having admitted with the latter the materialist monism and the illusory character of the sensible, one can arrive at the sign regime sought by Brakhage by placing a third condition alongside the others two: Bataillean dépense. Hav- ing defined the causes, the paper moves on to describe the effects. The iconism of disgust is capable of transforming ontologically the status of Brakhage’s realization from work to operation. It is from such iconism that follows the inherent capacity of disgust to pierce the gaze: preventing it from signifying the image and forcing it before that from which it seeks shelter. The detachment – that is the poetic and maieutic center of the operation – imposed by disgust on its own subject, becomes fruitfully ambiguous: semantically re- versed, there is no longer detachment from the disgusting object, but rather from the stri- ated eye of epistemological prejudice. Through disgust, the distance between the specta- tor and the image is thus cancelled, placing it instead between the spectator and the gaze. Thus exorcised, Brakhage’s film can only be watched with those own eyes indicated by the title.
A Study of Urban Village Transformation Programs in Shenzhen Through Field Research
Authors: Ma Jialu
Published: January 2025

Shenzhen, as one of the cities with a larger number of urban villages in China, has put the comprehensive transformation of urban villages on the agenda. Urban villages are one of the witnesses to the development of Shenzhen due to their development reasons and history. However, due to their more complex living environment and larger population, they have always been a safety hazard in the city. As the incremental demand for urban space decreases and the city begins to pursue the path of comprehensive efficiency and high-quality development, it is necessary to increase the cultural and cognitive diversity of urban villages. By combining demolition and renovation, the transformation of urban villages ensures the normal housing needs of current residents while optimizing infrastructure and living environments, reducing residential risks, and establishing a diverse community culture. This paper analyzes and studies the situation of urban villages in Shenzhen by means of field research and overview, and explores the advantages and importance of urban village transformation based on policy analysis.
Legal Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles in China
Authors: Lu Yunhao
Published: January 2025

This paper explores the legal regulation of autonomous vehicles in China. The article first introduces the current state of development of autonomous vehicles in China, categorizing it into three phases: the initial technological phase, the rapid development phase, and the commercial application phase. It is noted that China has already reached Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving capabilities. Next, the article analyzes the risks associated with autonomous vehicles, which include issues of liability determination, safety, information security, and ethical design risks. Additionally, the article provides an overview of the legislative experiences in Germany and California, USA, extracting insights that may inform China's legislative approach. Finally, the paper offers recommendations to improve the legal regulation of autonomous vehicles in China, such as refining the liability determination system for traffic accidents, optimizing safety protocols, establishing information security frameworks, and accelerating the legislative process. The article emphasizes that, with the rapid advancement of autonomous driving technology, continuous refinement of legal regulations is essential to ensure a balance between technological progress and the protection of public interest.
Theory and Application of Interaction in Exhibitions - Take the "Good Things and Stylings" Exhibition of the Hong Kong Museum of Art as an Example
Authors: Song Jiaxuan
Published: January 2025

As society develops, people are gradually shifting from necessities to pleasure consumption. More and more people have enough time and money to improve their self-cultivation and aesthetic taste, so the number of art exhibitions has increased significantly. However, many of these exhibitions have problems, such as being unable to guarantee quality and losing the value of the exhibition itself. In typical museums, interaction with exhibits and blending with exhibitions has become a way that can determine the exhibition to stand out, which also represents the indispensable importance of interaction in modern exhibitions. Therefore, this article takes the exhibition "Art Personalized" by the Hong Kong Museum of Art as an example. It uses two analysis methodstheoretical analysis and case analysisto explain the theory and application of interaction in the exhibition. The interaction makes the exhibition interoperable with the times without missing the classic value, attracting the audience and connecting people with the exhibition. In this way, the artist's emotions can be accurately conveyed to the public, and the effect of two-way communication can be realized.
Analysis of Public Art Design in a SquareTaking Square of Chongqing Flower Garden as an Example
Authors: Deng Yikai
Published: January 2025

Square of Chongqing Flower Garden, located in the northern part of Chongqing, serves as a significant urban space, shaping local identity and guiding visitors' routes within the garden. This paper analyzes the graphic expression of cultural symbolism, with a particular focus on tea culturea key element of Chongqing's heritage, represented here through camellia sculptures. The purpose of the design is to make Chongqing Flower Garden a place that showcases the beautiful scenery of the mountains throughout the four seasons and is popular among citizens, tourists, and flower enthusiasts. Using theoretical analysis and case analysis, this study concludes that graphic expression is an important way to establish design language, and iconic design language brings a highly recognizable place identity to the square in front of the flower garden.
Alzheimers Disease: Pathological Mechanism and Treatment
Authors: Duan Wantong
Published: January 2025

Alzheimers disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative condition marked by progressive cognitive decline, impacting the elderly globally. The disease is pathologically defined by the formation of amyloid beta (A) plaques, neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs), mitochondrial dysfunction, abnormal synaptic activity, and immune dysregulation, leading to widespread neuronal death. Current clinical treatments like acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and NMDA receptor antagonists mainly alleviate symptoms but cannot halt disease progression. Research on targeted therapies for A and Tau proteins has gained attention, though clinical trials present challenges. Emerging therapies, including immunization, gene therapy, and stem cell therapy, offer promising prospects. Monoclonal antibodies have shown potential in clearing A plaques, while gamma wave stimulation may reduce amyloid levels. Stem cell therapy aims to enhance neural function through neuronal replacement or regeneration. This review examines ADs primary pathological mechanisms and recent therapeutic progress, emphasizing the potential for significant future breakthroughs as understanding deepens and new treatment strategies develop. By addressing the underlying pathological processes instead of merely alleviating symptoms, these advancements hold promise for more effective AD interventions
The Relationship Between Reelin and Sphingosine-1-Phosphate in the Repositioning of Adult-Generated Dentate Granule Cells
Authors: Xie Yuhan
Published: January 2025

Reelin and sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) are important in adult neurogenesis, particularly in the repositioning of newly formed dentate granule cells (DGCs). The relationship between Reelin and S1P in the repositioning of new DGCs is investigated in this study, with a specific focus on their functioning pathways and upstream/downstream relationships. Applying gene knockdown and immunostaining methods, this research discovers that Reelin and S1P function in the same signaling pathway during the new DGC's repositioning process, and it appears that Reelin works upstream of S1P. The results could potentially inform therapeutic measures for cognitive disorders associated with neurogenesis impairment
Quantum Dots as Theranostic Probes for the Treatment of Ovarian Cancer
Authors: Wang Kongchao
Published: January 2025

Ovarian cancer stands as a deadly gynaecological malignancy featuring a pessimistic prognosis. And low early detection rate. This proposal focuses on advancing a novel category of theranostic nano drugs, based on quantum dots modified with a Gadolinium contrast agent and Olaparib, For the diagnosis and therapy of ovarian cancer. Quantum dots (QDs), especially carbon quantum dots (CQDs), have excellent photoelectric properties. They are chosen for their advantages in biomedical applications, such as being excited by multiple wavelengths, high light stability, and good biocompatibility. Gadolinium(Gd3+) forms a stable chelate as an MRI contrast agent. Polyethylenimine (PEI) is used to modify quantum dots to improve their water solubility and biocompatibility. PARP inhibitors can be connected to modified Gd-CQDs to form a "dual-mode nanoprobe" with therapeutic effect. However, there are challenges in synthesising and modifying these nanostructures, including the purity, activity, and stability of precursors, the control of reaction conditions, the modification efficiency and stability of PEI, and the connection efficiency and specificity of PARPi. Overall, this study intends to create a potential theranostic agent for treating ovarian cancer
Andrographolide stimulates senescence in colon cancer through p21 and p27
Authors: Zhang Jinjia
Published: January 2025

Colon cancer is a common malignant tumor of the digestive tract that occurs in the colon, which belongs to non-infectious diseases, and is collectively referred to as colorectal cancer with rectal cancer. Globally, approximately 1.09 million new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed annually, resulting in 550,000 deaths. The incidence of colorectal cancer is projected to increase by 60% globally by 2030.Recent data indicate that colon cancer patients account for up to 70% of colorectal cancer patients, despite surgery and adjuvant therapy, 5%-30% of colon cancer patients have recurrence, thus colon cancer remains a major global health problem. Andrographolide is a diterpene lactone isolated from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Andrographis paniculate with anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective and anti-infective effects. Some studies have shown that it can provide help in the treatment of breast cancers by affecting p21 and p27. We investigated the anti-colon cancer mechanism of Andrographolide by studying the effect of Andrographolide on p21 and p27 of colon cancer HCT116 cells, expecting to provide theoretical support for the treatment of colon cancer by investigating whether andrographolide can induce senescence of human colon cancer HCT116 cells by causing an increase in p21 and p27, thereby reducing the survival rate of HCT116
The application of nano-hydrid hydrogels in post-surgical tumor recurrence
Authors: Guo Tianchen , Ji Ruiying , Yin Zicheng , Lin Yihong
Published: January 2025

Surgical resection is one of the main methods for treating solid tumors, but incomplete removal of tumor cells after surgery often leads to tumor recurrence and metastasis. At the same time, the wounds formed during open surgery are susceptible to bacterial infections due to exposure. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an effective method that can be applied to postoperative wounds to suppress tumor recurrence. Hydrogels, as a three-dimensional network crosslinked material with good biocompatibility, possess excellent drug-loading capabilities. Smart hydrogels can respond to stimuli and control drug release through structural changes, promoting wound healing. Integrating tumor therapy with hydrogels can further achieve the clearance of in situ cancer cells and the inhibition of distant cancer recurrence. This article introduces the composition and characteristics of anti-tumor smart hydrogels, their application in drug delivery, and analyzes strategies to suppress tumor recurrence. With in-depth research on nano-hydrogels, it is believed that this platform is poised to significantly contribute to the prevention of tumor recurrence following surgical procedures
Regulation of Microglial Polarization through the NF-kB Pathway by activating Rho/ROCK Pathway induced by LPS Priming in the 5xFAD Mouse Model of AD
Authors: Xu Yuyan , You Kangle
Published: January 2025

The symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD) are the deposition of beta-amyloid plaques and chronic neuroinflammation caused by microglia. Its pathological process is closely related to microglia. Microglia have innated immune memory (IIM) and have different roles that vary with animal models of neurodegenerative diseases such as AD. However, how IIM-mediated microglia function is well validated in the 5*FAD model. We want to know if lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced IIM in the preclinical period of AD alters microglia polarization. We did this by injecting LPS into 5*FAD mice at 6 weeks (before plaque formation). After 140 days, we assessed microglia polarization and activation of the Rho/ROCK pathway and NF-B pathway in 5*FAD-initiated and non-initiated mice. Furthermore, the activation of them in microglia was also evaluated. ROCK2 was overexpressed in primary microglia by lentivirus transfection. Then, ROCK2 overexpression model was constructed by CRISPR/Cas9 based on 5*FAD mice. Cross with Tmem119-CreERT2 mice to obtain microglia overexpressing ROCK2 mice. The activation of microglia, and these two pathways were evaluated after LPS-induced IIM. Our expected result is that LPS-induced IIM changes microglial polarization from M1 to M2 by the inhibition of them. The paper only provides theoretical experiment design and possible results about alterations in microglia polarization and their mechanisms after LPS priming stimulates innate immune memory, which needs further research in its mechanisms. Suggestions for more long-term effects and potential therapeutic applications in humans also has been listed for reference
A review of the Use of Acoustic Organs in Insects in Terms of Predatory Behaviors
Authors: Xue Hanyang
Published: January 2025

Acoustic organs, generally involved in sound generation and hearing, play a crucial role in insects, particularly in communication and mating behaviors. However, although rare, they also contribute to predatory behaviors. Some well-known examples include parasitism in various parasitic flies like Emblemasoma sp., aggressive mimicry in bush crickets (Chlorobalius leucoviridis), which imitate the female cicadas response song, and the use of stridulation by myrmecophilous social parasites like butterflies (Maculinea sp.) and beetles (Paussus sp.) to infiltrate ant nests. Despite the significance of these behaviors, research in this area is limited due to barriers such as lack of facilities and difficulties in collecting samples. Consequently, few studies have been conducted on acoustic behaviors in predatory contexts compared to other major uses like mating. This article will review several general studies on these three aspects, summarizing the methods and findings. The studies indicate that playback experiments and observations play a crucial role, that these behaviors are highly specialized for survival, and that challenges such as limited sample collections remain
The beneficial effects of spermidine via autophagy: a systematic review
Authors: Gai Siyan
Published: January 2025

Spermidine is a natural polyamine rich in cereals, legumes, soy derivatives mushrooms, green peppers, and peas. Recent research brings up the concept that spermidine could induce several health benefits including anti-aging, and lowering risks of cardiovascular, neurological, and metabolic diseases, the major reason behind the benefits is that spermidine could promote autophagy that happens in all parts of the body. This systematic review summarises existing studies, including both animal and human trials on spermidine and its health benefits induced by autophagy, aims to provide more insights of spermidine and emphasises the research gap based on the current knowledge