bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Recent Advancement on In-Silico Tools for Whole Transcriptome Analysis
Authors: Niranjan Vidya , Chandramouli Lavanya , SureshKumar Pooja , Kumar Jitendra
Published: February 2024

Delving into the intricate world of transcriptome analysis, this chapter unfolds the story of gene expression in organisms. The classic DNA microarray and RNA-seq methods have long been the pillars, with RNA-seq taking the spotlight for its superior resolution in understanding dynamic aspects. Yet, tools like Hisat2 and DESeq2, while effective, come with the drawback of being time-consuming and reliant on powerful GPUs. The need for quicker, less resource-intensive techniques has sparked a shift toward simpler R and Python-based tools that not only sidestep GPU dependence but also offer enhanced graphical representations. As we navigate through the content, the chapter draws a vivid comparison between the established tools and the emerging ones, highlighting the pressing need for innovative approaches in transcriptome analysis. The narrative guides readers through the fundamentals, from the Central Dogma’s backstory to the pivotal role of RNA in gene expression and disease. It uncovers the nuances between RNA-Seq and microarray technologies, providing a comprehensive overview of tools for data collection and interpreting changes in gene expression. Our journey extends to the latest breakthroughs, such as the TACITuS platform and the TALON pipeline, tailored for in-depth analysis of transcriptomes using long-read data. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the ever-growing significance of transcriptomics in unraveling complex biological phenomena, with a spotlight on the promising applications of next-generation sequencing. A comprehensive summary ties it all together, detailing the step-by-step protocol of transcriptome analysis, along with insights into current tools, their advantages, and limitations, providing readers with a holistic understanding of their practical application and outcomes.
Lifelong Learning through Teacher Design Teams for Interdisciplinary Teaching in Secondary Vocational Education: The Perspective of Different Stakeholders
Authors: Gryson Tina , Strubbe Katrien , Valcke Tony , Vanderlinde Ruben
Published: February 2024

Motivating students in general subjects within secondary vocational education poses a challenge for teachers. Flanders introduced Project Integrated General Subjects (PGS), an interdisciplinary course designed to tackle this issue. However, despite its establishment, the dynamic nature of both society and the vocational student population has made it challenging for PGS teachers to meet learning objectives and to motivate their students. Teacher Design Teams (TDTs) can be a valuable tool for promoting lifelong learning amongst PGS teachers through collaborative creation of curriculum materials. To examine how TDTs can be organised for this specific interdisciplinary course, five focus groups were conducted with PGS stakeholders. The results show the need for a long-term TDT programme with regular meetings in school-based TDTs, complemented by meetings in a networked TDT. The school-based TDTs design curriculum materials and the networked TDT provides teachers support through knowledge exchange and feedback. In the school-based TDTs, an internal coach takes a prominent role, whilst an external coach is present in the networked TDT. Teachers’ autonomy and voluntary commitment, as well as the school management’s support and trust, are essential. Finally, meticulous documentation of the TDT’s progress and an online platform to share designed curriculum materials are recommended.
Pojetí irénismu a zorné úhly Karla Čapka
Authors: Pospíšil Ivo
Published: February 2024

Autor přítomného článku se zabývá pojetím irénismu u Karla Čapka s obecným úvodem k problémům smíření a harmonie meziosobních vztahů a k otázkám války a míru. Úvodní partie obsahuje jádro Čapkovy tvůrčí aktivity, její recepci se zmínkou o jeho nelítostném anglickém kritikovi Robertu Pynsentovi. Zvláštní rysy Čapkovy představy irénismu jsou úzce spjaty s vývojem jeho filozofie literatury v podobě próz a dramat směřujících od poetiky znejistění, hledání uzlových bodů života, analýzy hrozeb a katastrof na základě jak experimentální technologie, tak biologie, některé napsané spolu s bratrem Josefem. Téma irénismu představuje tematický spodní proud, jenž často odhaluje svou odvrácenou stranu vedoucí od permanentního hledání přes relativismus k totální noetické skepsi.
Protiválečný patos v povídce V. M. Garšina Четыре дня
Authors: Dohnal Josef
Published: February 2024

Stať analyzuje myšlenkový pochod subjektu vyprávění v povídce V. M. Garšina Четыре дня. Výrazně autobiografický text v ich-formě se koncentruje na "nevýznamnou" válečnou epizodu, v níž se subjekt vyprávění stává jednak tím, kdo zabil nepřítele, jednak díky zranění nepohyblivým. Během čtyř dnů, po které leží vedle naturalisticky líčeného postupně se rozkládajícího těla mrtvého nepřítele, reflektuje svoji situaci, přehodnocuje svůj naivní pohled na válku a dospívá k odporu proti válce jako takové, neboť proti sobě staví jednotlivce, kteří se ve svém nároku na život a ve svých životních rolích nijak neliší. Povídka Четыре дня tak vypovídá o absurditě a nesmyslnosti války jako takové.
Peroutkův Pozdější život Panny
Authors: Všetička František
Published: February 2024

Román Ferdinanda Peroutky je antihistorie, spočívající v tom, že Panna Orleánská není upálena, ale osvobozena. Próza má dvojí vrstvu - fikční a kvazifikční. Fikční vrstva se vztahuje k osudu Jany z Arku, přesněji řečeno k devalvaci jejího osudu po problematickém osvobození. Hrdinou kvazifikční vrstvy je spisovatel, který historii o Panně Orleánské píše. Druhá vrstva se odehrává ve Spojených státech a nepřímo vypovídá o nejednoznačném postavení samotného tvůrce a o jeho nečekaném konečném rozhodnutí. Všechny další stavebné prostředky mají v románě podvojný ráz - postavy blíženců, figurální dvojice, konfrontační a onirická scéna, architektonické a figurální zarámování. Irénistické prvky v románě a v životě autora.
Implementasi Kebijakan Penurunan Stunting di Kecamatan Salem Kabupaten Brebes
Authors: Supriyanto Hadi , Rahman Abdul
Published: February 2024

Stunting telah menjadi masalah utama secara global, terutama di negara-negara miskin dan berkembang. Dalam dekade terakhir, stunting menjadi perhatian kritis yang mendapatkan perhatian besar dari masyarakat internasional. Pada tahun 2017, pemerintah Indonesia menetapkan Rencana Aksi Nasional untuk Percepatan Penurunan Angka Stunting, dengan tujuan menurunkan prevalensi stunting sebesar 14% pada tahun 2024. Untuk mencapai target tersebut, pemerintah telah menerapkan program di Kecamatan Salem Kabupaten Brebes. Penelitian kualitatif ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis sejauh mana implementasi penurunan stunting telah dilakukan di Kecamatan Salem. Penelitian ini melibatkan delapan peserta, dan data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data terdiri dari reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi penurunan stunting di Kecamatan Salem masih belum memadai karena strategi yang digunakan oleh pelaksana masih belum optimal, dan faktor sosial-ekonomi juga menjadi penghambat dalam penerapan implementasi penurunan stunting di Kecamatan Salem Kabupaten Brebes. Berdasarkan penelitian kualitatif yang dilakukan, dapat disimpulkan bahwa implementasi penurunan stunting di Kecamatan Salem Kabupaten Brebes masih belum optimal
Literature Review: Faktor Penyebab Hepatitis B Pada Ibu Hamil
Authors: Nur Hidayah Arina , Afridah Wiwik
Published: February 2024

Menurut data Kementerian Kesehatan RI tahun 2018, Indonesia menjadi salah satu negara terbanyak di dunia dengan penduduk terinfeksi Hepatitis B sebanyak 13 juta orang. Satu dari 20 penduduk di Jakarta diperkirakan terinfeksi Hepatitis B serta sebagian besar ibu hamil yang terinfeksi Hepatitis B. Tujuan literature review untuk mengetahui faktor penyebab Hepatitis B ibu hamil berdasarkan pasangan seksual, penggunaan jarum suntik (riwayat transfusi), riwayat vaksin Hepatitis B dan lingkungan tempat tinggal. Penelitian menggunakan metode literature review dengan menggunakan database dari google scholar dan portal garuda dengan kata kunci: menggunakan kata kunci faktor kejadian, HBsAg, Hepatitis B dan Ibu hamil. Setelah proses screening, diperoleh 8 jurnal yang relevan dengan topik penelitian. Hasil literature review mengenai faktor penyebab Hepatitis B pada ibu hamil menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 2 dari 8 jurnal menyatakan faktor pasangan seksual, 3 dari 8 jurnal menyatakan faktor riwayat penggunaan jarum suntik, 1 dari 8 jurnal menyatakan faktor riwayat vaksin Hepatitis B dan 4 dari 8 jurnal menyatakan faktor tempat tinggal. Kesimpulan pada penelitian ini bahwa pasangan seksual, riwayat penggunaan jarum suntik (transfusi darah), riwayat vaksin dan lingkungan tempat tinggal merupakan faktor penyebab Hepatitis B pada ibu hamil. Oleh karena itu, diharapkan kepada ibu hamil agar tetap setia mempertahankan satu pasangan saja untuk menghindari penularan Hepatitis B mengingat pasangan seksual >1 berisiko menularkan Hepatitis B. Bila ibu hamil belum pernah mendapatkan vaksin Hepatitis B segera berkonsultasi dengan tenaga kesehatan untuk segera mendapatkan vaksin Hepatitis B, serta menerapkan pentingnya sanitasi yang baik di lingkungan tempat tinggal
Kebudayaan, Masyarakat dan Kebebasan Pers di Tunisia
Authors: Susila Wati Ella , Burdah Ibnu
Published: February 2024

Artikel ini membahas tentang Kebudayaan, Masyarakat dan Kebebasan Pers di Tunisia. Dimana tunisia ini merupakan negara bagian utara benua Afrika. Dimana budaya dan identitas Tunisia ini dipengaruhi oleh interaksi antar Budaya dan etnis yang berbeda-beda.  Keberagaman budaya Tunisia ini juga dipengaruhi oleh corak budaya dan sosial masyarakat Tunisia. Corak budaya Tunisia ini bisa berupa peninggalan budaya yang bisa dilihat di Musem Bardo. Adapun makanan dari Tunisia adalah olahan dari laut tengah Selatan. Corak keberagaman masyarkat Tunisia bisa juga dilihat dari pakaian tradisional. Masyarakat Tunisia pada dasarnya adalah suku bangsa Arab Berber. Namun seiring dengan perkembangan zaman Tunisia telah menerima berbagai imigrasi. Tunisia di bawah kediktatoran rezim Ben Ali, terjadi pelanggaran Hak Asasi Manusia dan kasus-kasus lainnya. Hal ini menimbulkan gerakan rakyat Tunisia dalam memprotes pemerintahan Ben Ali yang dirasa Otoriter. Kebebasan pers dan perkembangan demokrasi memiliki jalinan. Namun, kemunduran demokrasi secara global memberikan dampak negatif terhadap kebebasan pers dan media. Dimana sebelum Revolusi Iran, terjadi penindasan kebebasan berbicara dan sensor media. Dimana aktivis hak asasi manusia dan politik jarang berani mengkritiki rezim yang berkuasa secara terbuka yang melewati batas. Pada 2011 terjadi gerakan protes yang berujung revolusi Tunisia yang merupakan akumulasi dari aktivisme sosial selama satu dekade terakhir yang dipimpin oleh kelompok hak asasi manusia, aktivis politik dan kelompok pemuda yang kehilangan haknya
Kemandirian, Integritas, Kapabilitas dan Partisipatif di Provinsi Papua Induk pada Pemilu 2024
Authors: Hikoyabi Izak R
Published: February 2024

Pemilihan umum (pemilu) merupakan wujud nyata penerapan demokrasi di Indonesia yang memberikan peran bagi warga negara untuk dapat ikut serta secara langsung memilih pejabat publik. Panwaslu Kelurahan/Desa di Provinsi Papua Barat merupakan yang paling banyak diadukan karena dugaan pelanggaran etik pada pemilu 2019. Oleh karena itu, tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengkaji pentingnya kemandirian, integritas, kapabilitas dan partisipatif di provinsi Papua Induk pada pemilu 2024. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yang menekankan pentingnya temuan daripada generalisasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kajian pustaka dengan sumber data dari artikel, buku dan mencari referensi terkait pada pentingnya kemandirian, integritas, kapabilitas dan partisipatif di pemilu. Hasil penelitian ini agar tidak terjadinya pengulangan pelanggaran pemilu maka adanya upaya dalam mengantisipasi berbagai perubahan dalam regulasi Pemilu, permasalahan proses Pemilu dan Pemilihan yang masih terjadi maka dibutuhkan rencana strategis meliputi kemandirian, integritas, kapabilitas dan partisipatif di Provinsi Papua Induk pada pemilu 2024. Pemilu 2024 di provinsi Papua Induk menjadi pemilu pertama yang hasilnya kelak mendudukkan calon anggota legislatif yang meraih suara terbanyak di pemilu
PENGARUH MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN WORDWALL TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR MATEMATIKA PERKALIAN BILANGAN BULAT
Authors: Triansyah Mochammad Agri , Suryana Ines Sri
Published: February 2024

This research aims to determine the effect of using word wall based educational games in mathematics learning on student learning motivation in grade VI at SDN Bojonggenteng Elementary School. This research is quantitative research using survey methods. The subjects of this research were 87 Class VI students, where the sample was 37 Class VI students. The data collection technique in this research is by using a questionnaire. Information obtained from respondents using this questionnaire was used to determine the effect of using wordwall-based educational games on learning motivation. This research uses partial testing (t test) to determine the hypothesis. The hypothesis results obtained based on the partial test (t test) are 3.552 (tcount) > 2.045 (ttable) with a significance of 0.000 < 0.05. These results show that H₁ is accepted and H₀ is rejected, which means that there is a positive and significant influence between wordwall-based learning media on learning motivation in mathematics learning for class V1 students at SDN Bojonggenteng.
Exploring Teacher Attitudes Towards ChatGPT: A comprehensive Review
Authors: Naweed-e-Sehar
Published: February 2024

This article explores teachers' attitudes towards ChatGPT, a language model created by OpenAI, and its potential implications for education. ChatGPT employs sophisticated machine learning methodologies to produce text replies that simulate human conversations, garnering millions of users in the days following its launch. ChatGPT has several benefits, yet it may encourage academic dishonesty and overuse of chatbots. ChatGPT's human-like answers and academic assignment help raise these concerns. This can boost productivity and help students immediately, but it also increases plagiarism and cheating concerns. Chatbots may also impair student's critical thinking, problem-solving, and autonomous learning. Using ChatGPT as a tool while encouraging academic integrity and self-reliance is vital. Effective implementation tactics, clear instructions, and effective monitoring can minimize these downsides and maximize ChatGPT's benefits in educational contexts. The study utilizes the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) framework to assess teacher attitudes thoroughly. The framework considers factors such as perceived usefulness, usability, impact on student learning, and concerns about information security and ethical considerations. According to the literature review, teachers acknowledge the capacity of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT to revolutionize classrooms into social-constructivist learning environments. Even so, there have been expressions of concern regarding time limitations and the necessity for chatbots to encompass subject matters beyond the prescribed curriculum. The student demographic has positively perceived ChatGPT, citing its engaging and beneficial qualities. However, it is also recognized that certain limitations are associated with the platform. The precision of ChatGPT's replies is contingent upon the caliber of the training data, and discrepancies and imprecisions have been detected. However, ChatGPT exhibits the potential to enhance student efficiency and address standardized test inquiries.

The review article's findings contribute to the existing body of knowledge by offering insights into teachers' attitudes toward ChatGPT. The research underscores the necessity for enhanced faculty training and consciousness to tackle issues related to academic misconduct. Additionally, it provides suggestions for the successful integration of artificial intelligence tools in educational environments, taking into account teachers' viewpoints. By comprehending teachers' perspectives towards ChatGPT, policymakers can formulate guidelines that promote the integration of AI tools in educational settings while also considering teachers' apprehensions. Furthermore, teachers can use discoveries to improve their instructional methodologies and encourage analytical thinking and creativity in student assignments.
The Press Says One Thing and Social Networks Another Very Different. A Category of The Detached: Contrary Frames Between the Media and Twitter
Authors:   Doctora en Ciencias Políticas y Sociales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, González-List Verónica
Published: February 2024

Several authors analyse the contrast between the framing that traditional media give to the news and what circulates on social networks. This article refers to that topic, addressed with a methodology that allowed to theorize about the detached political interaction on Twitter. With qualitative interviews and analysis with semantic networks, the theoretical category was erected on the opposition between the frames used by the traditional media and those of Twitter, observed by the detached ones. The detached are ordinary people, media-unknown tweeters with few followers, who interact politically on the Internet without hashtags, outside trends and electoral periods, and who go unnoticed by social studies. Constructivist Grounded Theory was applied in this study. The results show that the framing of press news is opposite to those that circulate on social networks.
Wheat Bran Substitution and Different Soaking Time on Chemical and Organoleptic Quality Chocolate Chip Cookies
Authors: Gabriele Nathania Poentoadji  , Fadjar Kurnia Hartati
Published: February 2024

Cookies are a popular snack enjoyed by many people. One of the favored cookie types is chocolate chip cookies. Cookies are made from flour, eggs, fat, sugar, water, and salt. Wheat flour itself is made from wheat which has high fiber. The addition of wheat bran in making cookies is considered to be a good source of fiber. So, cookies can be a healthy food. This study aimed to determine the substitution concentration and soaking time on the chemical and organoleptic quality of chocolate chip cookies. The research used a randomized block design with 2 different wheat bran flour concentrations and soaking times of 5, 10, and 25 minutes each. The results showed that the soaking time had no significant effect on the crude fiber content and water content of chocolate chip cookies, but had a very significant effect on the protein content. An organoleptic test based on Friedman showed that the substitution of wheat bran flour and different soaking times significantly affected the parameters of taste, aroma, and mouthfeel. The best treatment was chocolate chip cookies with 25 grams of wheat bran flour substitution and 5 minutes of soaking time with the highest Yield Value (NH) of 0.45 with the criteria of protein content 5.650%, water content 2.352%, crude fiber content 3.287%, taste 4, 09 (like), aroma 3.63 (rather like), mouthfeel 3.44 (rather like).
Собствеността и остатъкът: между приобщаващо докосване и завладяващото хващане
Authors: Stavru Stoyan
Published: February 2024

This article explores the question of the boundaries of property rights and their significance for the concept of waste. The philosophical concepts of John Locke, Thorstein Veblen, and Jean Baudrillard are employed to reveal the possible extent of ownership as a human claim. The connections between touching, possession, and dispossession are examined, and various possible approaches to the philosophical and legal interpretation of residue are sought.
English and Sustainable Language: Collective Consciousness in Bangladesh
Authors: Awal Abdul
Published: February 2024

In modern times, sustainability plays an important role, also acceptable in sociolinguistic studies. The comparison of English and other languages in Bangladesh is examined from the point of view of sustainability. It has not yet been established whether the English language is sustainable or not in the context of Bangladesh and around the world. Most studies on sustainable development objectives neglect the relationship between sustainability and a particular country’s language. The purpose of this work is to expand our knowledge of how to measure the sustainable language based on specific indicators. The research first explored the development of Bangladesh’s English, sustainable languages, and collective consciousness. This approach is initially based on quantitative methods. Overall, these results suggest the sustainability of Bangladesh’s different languages. This study contributes to the field of a sustainable language genre in sociolinguistics.
Епигенетика, социални науки, етика и политика
Authors: Katzarski Ivan
Published: February 2024

The present study is based on the analysis and conclusions in a preceding paper by the author. Major interpretations of epigenetics are considered – social-ecological, biomedical and bioethical, – as well as their impact on social sciences and humanities, policies and opportunities for human development. The following important conclusions are formulated: firstly, epigenetics can be a stimulus to reform social sciences, as well as for policies aiming at purer environment, less poverty and social inequality, more freedom and less violence; (2) one-sided and implicit biomedical interpretation of epigenetics not only does not solve but intensifies existing problems relating to health and wellbeing of people in contemporary societies; (3) this however does not mean rejecting the biomedical approach but finding it’s appropriate and balanced place in the context of functioning ecological and social policies; (4) practices and behavioural models that epigenetics determines as sensitive presuppose respective responsibilities on the part of various subjects – organisations, institutions and pаrticular individuals. A critical evaluation is necessary of attempts to reject responsibilities as well as of their imbalanced distribution among various subjects.
Кога метафорите престават да бъдат метафори
Authors: Batskova Ivelina
Published: February 2024

The text examines the problem of metaphors and the extent to which their meaning can be considered conventional. First, Lakoff and Johnson's theory of conceptual metaphor is examined to show that metaphors define the way we think and perceive the world. Then, by means of Grice's theory of meaning, an attempt is made to show metaphors and their meaning as having pragmatic content depending on the context. Subsequently, Marmora's formula on social conventions is applied, which will help to show metaphors as arising from common acceptance and repetition of their meaning, to conclude that when metaphors are transformed into dead metaphors, society ceases to accept their meaning as metaphorical.
Znaczenie kapitału zagranicznego w sektorach bankowych Europy Środkowo-Wschodniej
Authors: Kruszka Michał
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this paper is to estimate empirically the relations between credit growth and the presence of foreign banks in the East-Central European countries. A sample of 152 banks from eleven countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia) is used in the analysis. The panel estimation technique is used in regressions. The research results show that foreign banks entry can raise credit growth, but it is also connected with some negative effects, because foreign banks can be treated as a transmission channel of turbulence in international financial markets.
Wpływ gospodarki opartej na wiedzy na kategorie makroekonomiczne
Authors: Dworak Edyta
Published: February 2024

The aim of the article is to analyze the impact of knowledge-based economy variables on basic macroeconomic categories in European Union countries in the years 2000–2007, conducted with application of panel models. Directions of changes occurring in the world economy in recent years show the transformation of the industrial economy into a knowledge-based economy, using the technological and innovative potential. The most vital determinants of economic development are research and development expenditures, effects of this activity revealed in the form of innovations and human capital. Consequently the main subject of research conducted in high developed countries is seeking new sources of innovativeness and methods of creating innovative potential. An essential impact of knowledge and innovations on economic development is also confirmed by the contemporary economy.
STATE SUPPORT FOR ATTRACTING HIGH SKILLED WORKERS FROM RUSSIAN REGIONS TO THE KALININGRAD REGION: ENHANCING EFFECTIVENESS
Authors:   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Voloshenko Ksenia Yu. , Lyalina Anna V. ,   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Novikova Anna A. ,   Kaliningrad State Technical University, Farafonova Yulia Yu. ,   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Gumenyuk Lidia G. ,   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University
Published: February 2024

To attract in-demand professionals from various regions of Russia to the labor market in the Kaliningrad region (including teachers, medical professionals, and IT specialists), support measures have been implemented at both the federal and regional levels. However, the region continues to face a demand for skilled workers, with instances of professionals returning while difficulties in their adaptation are often noted. The article analyzes the current government support measures and their effectiveness for key professional groups in the Kaliningrad re­gion, such as teachers, medical professionals, and IT specialists. The research is based on the results of in-depth interviews conducted by the authors during the summer and autumn of 2022 with migrants from different regions of Russia, employers, and experts. Additionally, publicly available information from relevant ministries about the outcomes of attracting spe­cialists was utilized. The study evaluates the practice of migrants seeking government sup­port, examines the professionals' perception of existing measures, and highlights the need for adjustments to ensure the influx and retention of professionals in the region. In conclusion, suggestions are provided to enhance the effectiveness of government support for migrants from various regions of Russia in the Kaliningrad region.
SETTLEMENT SYSTEM OF THE KALININGRAD REGION: DASYMETRIC ANALYSIS
Authors:   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Plotnikova Angelina P.
Published: February 2024

The article examines the settlement system of the Kaliningrad region using the dasymet­ric method, first proposed in the early 20th century by the Russian geographer V. P. Se­menov-Tyan-Shansky as a more precise alternative to population density cartograms. Several dasymetric analysis approaches (buffer zone delineation and grid methods) of the settlement system and mapping of the territory in the Kaliningrad Oblast are demonstrated using GIS tools. Areas of the highest population concentration within the region, coinciding with the agglomeration's influence territory, have been identified. A decrease in population density to the east of Kaliningrad is also shown. For the municipal entities of the Kaliningrad region, the area and density of inhabited territories have been calculated. Dasymetric analysis has re­vealed areas of compact placement of rural settlements, aligning with the designated govern­ment rural agglomerations. The conclusion is drawn regarding the existence of stronger con­nections between settlements within different municipal entities and the potential for the ex­pansion of rural agglomerations beyond administrative boundaries. The connectivity of rural and urban settlements within the boundaries of the Kaliningrad agglomeration suggests the formation of second-order agglomerations. The dasymetric method can be utilized in further research to analyze the settlement system for studying the development of rural territories.
DIRECTIONS AND PROSPECTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOECOLOGY IN KALININGRAD STATE UNIVERSITY — IMMANUEL KANT BALTIC FEDERAL UNIVERSITY: THE ROLE IN PERSONNEL TRAINING
Authors:   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Barinova Galina M. , Romanchuk Anna Yu. ,   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University
Published: February 2024

Currently, there is a growing need for a more precise theoretical justification and the def­inition of a methodology for studying geographical disciplines to optimize the interaction be­tween society and nature, ensuring environmental safety. The specificity of modern education requires the implementation of a new, practice-oriented approach. A historical perspective on the development of scientific research and the training of specialists in the field of geograph­ical science is presented. The article analyzes the scientific and pedagogical activity of the geographical faculty of Kaliningrad State University — Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal Uni­versity on the basis of a retrospective study for 1963—2023. Positive trends and the role of dissertation research in geoecology and oceanology in preparing personnel for scientific and production activities are highlighted. The prospects and directions for the further development of geographical science at Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University are assessed.
The Royal Blackburn Hospital, Acute Stroke Unit
Authors: Ramsden Victoria , Philip Sheeba J.
Published: February 2024

Stroke Unit Spotlight
What Affects Research Productivity: View from Inside the University
Authors: Kochetkov Dmitry
Published: February 2024

Background: Russian Academic Excellence Project 5top100

The Russian Academic Excellence Project 5top100 is a Russian excellence initiative in higher education that ran from 2013 to 2020. The aim of the initiative was to place five Russian universities in the top 100 of global university rankings. The goal was not achieved;
Open Science Knowledge Platform: A Journey to a Dynamic Resource
Authors: Brasil André
Published: February 2024

Open science has gained significant momentum over the past few years, with various movements and initiatives emerging to promote sharing of scientific knowledge, data, and resources with the wider community. Open science is a broad term encompassing a range of practices that strive to increase transparency, inclusivity, and accessibility in science.
SciCon 2022: A look at Decentralized Science
Authors: Colavizza Giovanni
Published: February 2024

The event

SciCon 2022 has been an online event seeking to bring together members of the academic metascience community and DeSci, to discuss some of the issues that exist in scientific research and highlight how DeSci efforts might contribute to improve the way we do science. SciCon has been organized by one of the leading DeSci initiatives: ResearchHub.
Why coverage matters: Invisibility of agricultural research from the Global South may be an obstacle to development
Authors: Rafols Ismael , Muthu Madhan , Rodríguez-Gairín Josep-Manuel , Somoza-Fernández Marta , Urbano Cristóbal
Published: February 2024

How agriculture benefits from research through extension and engagement

Different sectors benefit from science in different ways. In the case of agriculture, innovations based on science often originate from providers of farmers, for example in the form of seeds or machinery. However, the diffusion or uptake of innovations is difficult, in particular for small farmers.
Q&A about Wiley's decision to open its abstracts
Authors: Waltman Ludo , Kramer Bianca
Published: February 2024

Why is it important that abstracts are made openly available?

In a blog post that we published two years ago together with our colleague Aaron Tay, we discussed numerous ways in which open abstracts can be of great value. This includes scientific literature search, both using traditional query-based search tools and using more advanced text mining and visualization tools.
Has Open Access become a 'band-aid' for an historical 'innovation-gone-wrong'?
Authors: Zuccala Alesia , Wenaas Lars , Martin Alberto Martin
Published: February 2024

Open access: a change in publishing with a limited reach

Open Access is a movement and policy directive dedicated to reforming the closed or subscription-based gatekeeping of scientific research.
Studying Marine Social Science with Mixed Methods
Authors: Varga Judit
Published: February 2024

The Case of Marine Social Science

The health of oceans and marine environments – key to both the climate and the global economy - is receiving growing societal attention.
Seven Guiding Principles for Open Research Information
Authors: Bijsterbosch Magchiel , Dunning Alastair , Jansen Darco , Haring Max , Rijcke Sarah de , Vanderfeesten Maurice
Published: February 2024

Research is increasingly data-driven, and so is the management, communication, and evaluation of research. The area of research intelligence is fuelled by big data analytics and provides new prospects for assisted decision-making on funding opportunities, publishing venues and next generation metrics.
Introducing the CWTS knowledge agenda 2023-2028
Authors: Rijcke Sarah de , Waltman Ludo , Noyons Ed
Published: February 2024

Academic research has become increasingly complex, multidisciplinary, collaborative, and transnational. The institutions that underpin research - including communication and evaluation systems - are trying to keep up, with varying levels of success. At the same time, our society is facing major challenges, including existential global health, welfare, and sustainability issues.
Responsible metrics for societal value of scientific research
Authors: Hessels Laurens , Drooge Leonie van , Holtrop Tjitske , Costas Rodrigo
Published: February 2024

In the global research evaluation community, there is an increasing awareness of the importance of responsible evaluation. The current situation, with an emphasis on quantitative metrics, does not do justice to diversity between scientific fields, to different roles of researchers, or to the societal value of research. Moreover, studies have shown that researchers adjust their activities in anticipation of evaluations.
Das Projekt BUA Open Science Magnifiers: Weiterentwicklung des Open-Science-Monitorings in verschiedenen Disziplinen und Forschungsbereichen
Authors: Kindling Maxi
Published: February 2024

Autor*innen: Evgeny Bobrov (ORCiD), Maaike Duine (ORCiD),  Maxi Kindling (ORCiD), Anastasiia Iarkaeva (ORCiD) Zitierhinweis: Bobrov et al. (2024) Das Projekt BUA Open Science Magnifiers: Weiterentwicklung des Open-Science-Monitorings in verschiedenen Disziplinen und Forschungsbereichen. Open Access Blog Berlin. DOI: https://doi.org/10.59350/yp5f9-wjn07 Am 1. Januar 2024 startete das BUA-Projekt Open Science Magnifiers.
Herramientas digitales y aprendizaje autónomo en educación secundaria en tiempos de la COVID-19
Authors: Palacios Sánchez José Manuel , Saravia Pachas Delia Antonia , Cáceres Narrea Felicia Lelia , Zata Pupuche Pedro Enrique , Neyra Flores Arturo Nigel
Published: February 2024

El objetivo de la investigación fue determinar la relación entre las herramientas digitales y el aprendizaje autónomo en estudiantes de educación secundaria de instituciones educativas públicas en tiempos de pandemia, Provincias de Lima, 2022. La investigación es de enfoque cuantitativo, tipo básico, diseño no experimental, transversal, correlacional. La muestra de estudio se determinó mediante muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia conformada por 823 hombres y 562 mujeres conformadas por estudiantes de 5to año de secundaria de 9 instituciones educativas de las Provincias de Lima. Los instrumentos elegidos fueron el Cuestionario para la medición de Herramientas Digitales con un valor de Alfa de Cronbach igual a 0.817 y el Cuestionario para la medición del Aprendizaje Autónomo con un valor de Alfa de Cronbach equivalente a 0.978 propuesto por Suquilanda (2022). Según la correlación de Spearman, el resultado fue que existe un nivel moderado de relación entre herramientas digitales y aprendizaje autónomo en estudiantes de secundaria de instituciones educativas públicas en tiempos de pandemia, Provincias de Lima, 2022 (Rho= 0.387), asimismo, p=0.000 < 0,05, confirma que existe una relación estadísticamente significativa entre las herramientas digitales y el aprendizaje autónomo en estudiantes de secundaria.
Políticas de evaluación y acreditación en las universidades argentinas
Authors: Guaglianone Ariadna
Published: February 2024

El libro de Ariadna Guaglianone revisa uno de los temas más críticos de la agenda universitaria de los últimos tiempos: la evaluación institucional y la acreditación de programas. Instala preguntas sobre las semejanzas y diferencias entre ambas prácticas y concluye con opiniones certeras respecto al impacto de cada una ellas en las universidades argentinas. Este libro se basa en su tesis doctoral, pero no es solo producto de la investigación académica, además está sostenido en la experiencia obtenida tras varios años de trabajo profesional en la materia.
Application of tire multi-physical modeling methodologies for the preliminary definition of a racing motorcycle setup
Authors: Farroni Flavio , NAPOLITANO DELL'ANNUNZIATA GUIDO , Ruffini Marco , Alberti Fabio , D'Andrea Danilo , Risitano Giacomo , Milone Dario
Published: February 2024

Optimizing the performance of racing motorcycles is a central goal for competition teams. The necessity to ensure driver stability and a good level of grip in the widest possible range of riding conditions makes it necessary for tires to work in the right temperature window, capable of ensuring the highest interaction force between tire and road. Specifically, the internal temperature of the tire is a parameter that can be difficult to measure and control but has a significant impact on motorcycle performance and, also, on driver stability. Deepening knowledge of internal tire temperature in racing motorcycles can improve performance optimization on the track and finding the right motorcycle setup. In this work, a physical thermal model is adopted for an activity concerning the development of a moto-student vehicle, to predict the racing motorcycle setup allowing the tire to work in a thermal window that optimizes grip and maximizes tire life. More in detail, a focus has been placed on the effects of the motorcycle’s wheelbase and pivot height variations on internal tire temperatures. Indeed, the stability and handling of the vehicle are highly dependent on the geometric properties of the chassis. Several values of such quantities have been tested in a properly implemented vehicle model developed in the “VI-BikeRealTime” environment, validated by outdoor tests, able to provide forces acting on the tires, slip indices, and speeds, needed by the thermal model as inputs. Through the analysis of the internal temperatures calculated by the model, reached by the various layers of the tire, it has been possible to investigate which of the simulated conditions cause a too-fast thermal activation of the tire and which of them can avoid overheating and underheating phenomena. Lately, this research has delved into the correlation between motorcycle riders' paths and temperature fluctuations with the aim of comprehending how minor alterations in routine maneuvers may influence tire energy activation, particularly in the context of racing and qualifying conditions.
Analysis of the Transformation of Health Services to Support Social and Tourism Balance Amid the Singkawang City Pandemic
Authors: Herlan Herlan , Martoyo Martoyo , Elyta Elyta
Published: February 2024

The Entikong border, as a trade gateway between Indonesia and Malaysia, is a crucial area to analyze regarding the impact of international cooperation in supporting export activities. This research aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the extent to which international cooperation has contributed to export development in the region. Involving a review of bilateral trade agreements, infrastructure development programs, and joint marketing initiatives, this analysis reflects the complex dynamics involving both countries. Infrastructure development cooperation, such as projects in the fields of transportation and border facilities, has had a significant impact on the efficiency of logistics and distribution of export products. Joint export promotion programs and the promotion of superior products are important instruments in diversifying export markets. This analysis evaluates the effectiveness of these initiatives in increasing product visibility in the global market. However, several challenges such as intense global competition and market dynamics need to be overcome to achieve more optimal market diversification. Through case studies, this research highlights the successes and challenges in implementing international cooperation. The results of this analysis provide a comprehensive picture of the impact of international cooperation in the context of exports at the Entikong Border. The policy implications found can be a guide for the government and stakeholders to increase the effectiveness of cooperation and strengthen the role of the Entikong Border as a dynamic trade center between Indonesia and Malaysia. Keywords: International Cooperation, Export, Borders, Entikong, Indonesia, Malaysia
Influence of Quality, Procedures, and Service Facilities on Community Satisfaction with Hydrological Data Services at the Sulawesi II Gorontalo River Basin Center
Authors: Karundeng Deby Rita , Suyanto Mohamad Afan , Mokoagow Arsin
Published: February 2024

This research aims to determine and analyze the influence of service quality, service procedures and service facilities on community satisfaction with hydrological data services at the Sulawesi II Gorontalo River Regional Office. The multiple linear regression quantitative analysis model is used to analyze the influence of the independent variable on the dependent variable. The research results show that overall service quality, service procedures and service facilities influence public satisfaction, but for service quality the influence is not that significant. This shows that increasing community satisfaction is jointly influenced by service quality, service procedures and service facilities.
Phyllodes breast tumor in a patient on hormonal replacement therapy for primary ovarian failure with chronic kidney disease, hypertension with dilated cardiomyopathy and diabetes mellitus: A case report
Authors: Mengesa Lauryn , Dido Daki , Muchiri Dorcus , Owende Philomena
Published: February 2024

Background: Phyllodes tumors account for <1% of all breast neoplasms with a median age ofpresentation of the fourth decade. It is a fibroepithelial neoplasm that presents as a morphologiccontinuum from benign to malignant. The use of hormone replacement therapy has been linked to thedevelopment of breast cancer. The risk is increased with longer periods of use and with hormonalreplacement therapy. Phyllodes tumor is associated with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a rare autosomaldominant condition characterized by the development of multiple tumors. Surgery is the preferred modeof treatment and involves wide local excision.Case presentation: A 37-year-old nulliparous presented with a left breast lump on self-examination. Shewas on follow-up for ovarian dysgerminoma when she first presented to a peripheral facility at the age of12 years with abdominal swelling. Hysterectomy and right oophorectomy were performed, followed by 10courses of chemotherapy with vincristine, actinomycin, and cyclophosphamide. She has also been onhormonal replacement therapy with on-and-off cyclical spotting and postcoital bleeding. She also hashypertension, diabetes, and dilated cardiomyopathy since 2016, and in 2018, she was diagnosed withchronic obstructive hydronephrosis. She then presented with a left breast lump in September 2023, andan ultrasound-guided core biopsy revealed a spindle cell neoplasm of malignant phyllodes tumor.Mastectomy was performed in December 2023, followed by radiotherapy, and hormonal replacementtherapy was stopped.Conclusion: Malignant phyllodes tumors differ from the more common type of breast cancer becausethey are less likely to respond to hormonal therapy and chemotherapy. Therefore, there is need for closefollow-up and monitoring.
Secondary malignancy in a vulva cancer patient – HPV-induced field cancerization: A case report
Authors: Faizar Nassir  , Rehema Shee  , Abdul Lavingia  , Nawal Alyan
Published: February 2024

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is associated with oropharyngeal and anogenitalcancers in men and women. Approximately 90% of all cervical cancers are attributed to high-risk HPVinfections, and 60% of squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) of the vulva, vagina, anus, and penis are due toHPV infection.Case presentation: We present the case of a 26-year-old with retroviral disease managed for locallyadvanced vulva cancer on external beam radiotherapy followed by wide excision of the residual tumorand bilateral inguino femoral nodal dissection. She later presented with a history of foul-smelling vaginaldischarge. A biopsy confirmed moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix clinicallyand radiologically staged at 2B and 3B, respectively. She was scheduled to start chemotherapy withcarboplatin and paclitaxel after blood transfusion due to anemia.Discussion: Field cancerization was coined by Slaughter et al. to describe the existence of generalizedcarcinogen-induced early genetic changes in the epithelium from which multiple independent lesionsoccur, leading to the development of multifocal tumors. In some cases, multiple contiguous tumor focicoalesce, hence the lateral spread of squamous cell cancers. It was also observed that normal-lookingcells near malignant cells were histologically abnormal and therefore were part of the transformed cells ina particular tumor field and consequently were responsible for the occurrence of local tumorrecurrences.Conclusion: Field cancerization is a well-known and well-documented process of malignanttransformation. Several studies have confirmed the importance of this phenomenon in tumordevelopment. Surveillance is the key to detecting early recurrence and secondary malignancies.