bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Association Between Salivary C-Reactive Protein Levels and Covariates in an Older Adult Population in Malaysia — A Cross-Sectional Study of The MyAgeWell Cohort
Authors: Lim Wei-Gene , Lim Wei Ling , Lau Tze Pheng , Chia Yook Chin , Chew Jactty
Published: February 2025

Malaysia's aging population faces heightened risks of cardiovascular diseases, cancers, metabolic disorders, and physical and cognitive decline. Inflammatory biomarkers, such as C-reactive protein (CRP), play a key role in age-related ailments. For instance, elevated CRP levels are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and cognitive decline. It is of particular interest to investigate CRP levels and their correlation with various factors among older adults to develop potential predictive markers and interventions for age-related diseases. In recent years, salivary samples have become a viable non-invasive alternative approach to studying CRP levels. Hence, this study aims to examine salivary CRP levels and explore the influences of age, ethnicity, gender, body mass index (BMI) and economic status on salivary CRP levels among older adults. The study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06376656) and ethical approval was obtained from the Sunway University Research Ethics Committee (SUREC 2020/039). A total of 382 saliva samples were collected from the older adults (≥ 60 years) through the MyAgeWell cohort for analysis. Various covariates including age, gender, ethnicity, BMI, and economic status were recorded. Salivary CRP levels were measured using ELISA. We observed a median CRP concentration of 0.39 ng/mL (IQR = 0 – 1.36 ng/mL). Correlation analysis shows salivary CRP levels were associated with gender, ethnicity, and BMI (p < 0.05), but not age and economic status. These findings suggest diverse influences on inflammation among Malaysian older adults. In conclusion, this study advances the understanding of salivary CRP levels in healthy older adults, highlighting the complex nature of inflammation in this population and the importance of addressing modifiable risk factors to reduce health disparities.
SYNTHESIS, SPECTRAL CHARACTERIZATIONS AND CATALYTIC ACTIVITY OF M (II) COMPLEXES DERIVED FROM SCHIFF BASE LIGAND 5-DIETHYLAMINO-2-({[4- (DIMETHYLAMINO) PHENYL] IMINO} METHYL) PHENOL
Authors: Rani C.Vidya , K.Dhahagani  , Amali I.Bernadette
Published: February 2025

A new series of metal complexes of the type M(L)2 ([Cu(L)2] (1), [Ni(L)2] (2), ;Schiff base (L) derived has been synthesized by condensation in acidic medium and characterized by elemental analysis (C, N, O). The spectral (IR, UV, 1H NMR and EPR) studies are also carried out. The molecular structures of the Schiff base ligand (L) is determined by the single crystal X-ray diffraction technique. The ligand (L) is crystallized into a monoclinic lattice with a space group of P21. The Schiff base ligand (L), C19H25N3O, is approximately planar, with a dihedral angle of 9.03 (13)° between the planes of the aromatic rings, and has an E conformation about the N=C bond. In the IR spectral observations, the disappearance of ν(O–H) and the lower frequency shift of ν(C=N) of the ligand on complexation to the metal atom prove the bonding through imine nitrogen and deprotonate phenolic oxygen. The metal complexes 1 and 2 show strong Ligand to Metal Charge Transfer (LMCT) transition in the visible region (380-450 nm). The Schiff bases (L) behave as monobasic bidentate ligands in their complexes 1 and 2. The spectral data indicate that the ligand (L) coordinate through the phenolic oxygen and the azomethine nitrogen atoms. The observed A|| values in the complexes 1 and 2 indicate a tetrahedrally distorted square planar structure. From the study of catalytic activity ,the complex 1 of 0.80 equiv exhibits higher activity as catalyst in acylation reaction with 2.0 equiv of acetic anhydride at room temperature.
AI VIRTUAL MOUSE USING GESTURE RECOGNITION
Authors: Arul  , Raju Kothapally , Ravi Barla , Gangaram
Published: February 2025

The focus of this project is on the design and development of an AI-driven virtual mouse using gesture control for the enhancement of human-computer interaction. This project would utilize Python with libraries like OpenCV, Mediapipe, and PyAutoGUI, describing step-by-step execution from setting up to deploying. It aims to allow the user to have an easy-to-use, hands-free substitute for a traditional input device that can improve accessibility and enhance user experience. The system is designed to execute several functions, including scrolling, clicking, selecting, dragging, and dropping. It is exceptionally useful in situations where an average mouse is impractical due to presentations or tight working spaces. Its uses include in gaming, accessibility tools, or general computing tasks. Therefore, the machine learning-integrated system will be adaptable such that it improves its sensitivity and gesture recognition with time. This project underlines a very practical, innovative solution for improving daily computer interaction.
MODERNISING LOAN APPROVAL: A DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH TO CREDIT DECISIONS
Authors: Shirisha Nemuri , Ch. Aswini  , Reddy D.Harith , Nagapuri Janapriya , Reddy G. Prabhakar
Published: February 2025

This paper introduces a data-driven approach to modernizing the loan approval process for credit decisions. The proposed system aims to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and fairness of lending practices by utilizing advanced analytics and machine learning techniques. By integrating traditional credit scoring with alternative data sources, such as social media activity and transaction records, the system provides a more comprehensive assessment of borrower creditworthiness. The effectiveness of the approach is validated through simulations and real-world testing, demonstrating its potential to improve financial inclusion and reduce biases in credit assessments. This modernized loan approval system is designed to be scalable and adaptable, making it a valuable tool for financial institutions.
BDNF-AS as a promising downregulated biomarker for multiple sclerosis pathogenesis and diagnosis
Authors: Kamal Ahmed , Swellam Menha , M. Shalaby Nevin , K. Darwish Marwa , M. El-Nahrery Eslam
Published: February 2025

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a prevalent neurological disorder affecting the central nervous system, with a global incidence exceeding 2.5 million cases. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor-antisense (BDNF-AS), a long non-coding RNA, has been identified as a factor that negatively influences the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, a neurotrophin protein that exhibits heightened expression within actively demyelinating lesions in MS. This study aims to assess the relative expression of BDNF-AS across all MS subtypes, evaluate its diagnostic accuracy, and explore correlations between BDNF-AS expression and disease parameters. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was employed to quantify the expression levels of BDNF-AS in the serum samples of 54 individuals diagnosed with various types of MS and 20 healthy controls. Statistical analyses were performed to assess the correlation and diagnostic efficacy of BDNF-AS expression levels. The expression of BDNF-AS was markedly reduced in individuals with MS compared to the control group (P < 0.01). Notably, the highest expression levels were observed in patients diagnosed with secondary progressive MS. Using a defined cutoff value of 0.31, and the findings suggest that BDNF-AS expression in serum has notable potential as a specific and sensitive diagnostic marker for MS. In conclusion, this study provides a comprehensive evaluation of BDNF-AS across all MS subtypes, highlighting its diagnostic accuracy and the association between elevated BDNF-AS expression and disease progression in secondary progressive MS. Further research is needed to validate these results.
Urban features of Lingnan town analyzed using multi-source online image: A case study of 81 central towns in the Pearl River Delta, Guangdong, China
Authors: Xu Min , Zhao Miaoxi , Xie Tengxiao
Published: February 2025

The advancement of digital technology has greatly improved the accessibility and convenience of public participation via the internet, enabling the quantitative evaluation of urban imagery. To quantitatively analyze urban features from an internet-based perspective, this study integrates image and text data from 81 central towns in the Pearl River Delta, Guangdong, China, selected based on their eligibility for image retrieval from search engines. By examining the relationships between image types, high-frequency words, and regional spatial patterns, the study identifies typological differences among the towns, aiming to systematically categorize and comprehensively evaluate their urban landscape characteristics. Building on Kevin Lynch’s city image theory, this article presents a detailed exploration and empirical analysis of urban image, specifically focusing on small- and medium-sized towns in the Lingnan region.
Assessment of estuarine water quality at Cumberland Island National Seashore: 2022 data summary
Authors: Starkey Eric , Starkey Eric
Published: February 2025

In July 2022 the Southeast Coast Network assessed water-quality at Cumberland Island National Seashore as part of the National Park Service Vital Signs Monitoring Program. Monitoring was conducted following methods developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the National Coastal Assessment Program (EPA 2014). Laboratory analysis measured chlorophyll a and total and dissolved concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorous. Field measurements included water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and salinity. Water clarity, which requires a Secchi depth measurement, was calculated when possible. All measured parameters were rated as good, fair, or poor based on thresholds set by the EPA (2012).

The purpose of this document is to report the most recently collected data from the seashore as part of an ongoing long-term water-quality monitoring program. This report was designed to provide water-quality monitoring data to managers as a concise summary in the context of applicable federal standards developed by the EPA. Previous synoptic assessments of water-quality conditions at Cumberland Island National Seashore were conducted in July 2007, August 2012, and August 2017 as part of I&M monitoring efforts.
Assessment of estuarine water quality at Fort Matanzas National Monument: 2022 data summary
Authors: Starkey Eric , Starkey Eric
Published: February 2025

In July 2022 the Southeast Coast Network assessed water-quality in the vicinity of Fort Matanzas National Monument as part of the National Park Service Vital Signs Monitoring Program. Monitoring was conducted following methods developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the National Coastal Assessment Program (EPA 2014). Laboratory analysis measured chlorophyll a and total and dissolved concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorous. Field measurements included water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and salinity. Water clarity, which requires a Secchi depth measurement, was calculated when possible. All measured parameters were rated as good, fair, or poor based on thresholds set by the EPA (2012).

The purpose of this document is to report the most recently collected data from the monument as part of an ongoing long-term water-quality monitoring program. This report was designed to provide water-quality monitoring data to managers as a concise summary in the context of applicable federal standards developed by the EPA. Previous synoptic assessments of water-quality conditions at Fort Matanzas National Monument were conducted in July 2012, and August 2017 as part of I&M monitoring efforts.

Based on the EPA summary water-quality index rating, overall water-quality conditions near Fort Matanzas National Monument during 2022 sampling were fair. The summary water-quality index rating for overall water-quality conditions is consistent with findings 2012?2017.
Pengaruh Sikap Terhadap Uang Dan Kontrol Diri Terhadap Perilaku ManajemenKeuangan Mahasiwi Rantau Kost Putri Griya Hijau
Authors: Maxentia Cindy , Habiburahman Habiburahman
Published: February 2025

Sikap yang bijaksana dalam keuangan serta kemampuan dalam mengendalikan diri,sangat penting dalam mengembangkan perilaku pengelolaan keuangan, terutama bagi yang merantau, dihadapkan dengan tantangan dalam mengelola keuangan terbatas dari orang tua. Tujuan pada penelitian ini untuk menganalisis pengaruh sikap terhadap uang dan kontrol diri terhadap prilaku manajemen keuangan mahasiswi rantau kost Putri Griya Hijau. Populasi sebanyak 40 responden yakni mahasiswi di Kost Putri Griya Hijau, dengan menggunakan teknik sensus. Dimana seluruh mahasiswi di Kost Putri Griya Hijau terdapat 40 orang yang diikutsertakan. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner. Metode yang diterapkan yakni pengujian, uji asumsi klasik, uji regresi linier berganda, uji hipotesis, uji koefisien determinasi. Hasil yang diperoleh yaitu, tidak terdapatnya pengaruh signifikan Sikap terhadap uang terhadap Perilaku manajemen keuangan mahasiswi rantau Kost Putri Griya Hijau, dan terdapatnya pengaruh kontrol diri terhadap Perilaku manajemen keuangan mahasiswi rantau Kost Putri Griya Hijau secara parsial. Hasil uji F menyatakan, Sikap Terhadap Uang dan Kontrol Diri terdapat pengaruh signifikan terhadap Perilaku Manajemen Keuangan Mahasiswi rantau kost Putri Griya Hijau
Pengenalan Komponen Perangkat Keras Komputer Berbasis Augmented Reality Menggunakan Metode Markerless
Authors: Fajr M. Iqbal Fadhiil
Published: February 2025

Abstrak — Disetiap sekolah pada zaman ini media pembelajaran masih dilakukan dengan cara manual yaitu dengan menggunakan media gambar, poster dan membongkar perangkat keras komputer yang secara langsung kurang menarik bagi siswa sendiri yang mengakibatkan pada rendahnya daya ingat pada anak – anak. Penulis bertujuan membuat penelitian ini untuk membuat dan merancang media pembelajaran yang umum yakni materi mengenai komponen perangkat hardware pada kompter yang jarang dilihat secara langsung oleh orang-orang. Penulis membuat penelitian ini untuk membuat dan merancang media pembelajaran dengan menggunakan teknologi augmented reality sehingga objek perangkat keras dapat terlihat secara nyata dan meningkatkan minat orangorang terutama pemahamannya terhadap kegunaan dari komponen perangkat keras itu sendiri. Metode markerless merujuk pada pelacakan tanpa menggunakan marker fisik ataupun penanda khusus, dengan menggunakan Metode Markerless pada aplikasi dari media pembelajaran yang dibuat akan menjadi lebih nyaman dioperasikan karena untuk menampilkan object3D nya tidak memerlukan sebuah penanda khusus dan lebih mudah untuk dipahami. Aplikasi media pembelajaran mengenai komponen perangkat keras komputer ini dibangun dan dirancang menggunakan aplikasi Unity3D sebagai game engine. Library augmented reality menggunakan EasyAR SDK dan akan menciptakan hasil dari aplikasi pengenalan komponen perangkat keras komputer berbasis augmented reality dengan menggunakan metode markerless.
Freshmen’s Perceptions of the Effect of Technology on Learning English: A Case Study at the National University of Battambang, Cambodia
Authors: Vireak Keo , Rany Sam , Bunrosy Lan , Wen Rouet
Published: February 2025

Purpose  of the study: This study investigates first-year students' perceptions and the impact of technology integration on English language learning at the National University of Battambang (NUBB).
Methodology: The research garthered data from 205 students across various majors through purposive sampling and a structured questionnaire. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, independent sample t tests, one-way ANOVA, and regression analysis.
Main Findings: The findings indicate that online searches and computer software are the most frequently utilized tools, with mobile apps and software perceived as highly effective for enhancing language skills. Students exhibit positive attitudes toward technology, contributing to improve learning outcomes. While no significant gender differences were observed in most areas, female students demonstrated lower levels of technology integration compared to males. Additionally, age did not significantly influence general technology use but affected perceptions of its effectiveness in supporting language learning. Notably, technology-assisted language learning (TALL) had the strongest positive impact on English learning outcomes.
Novelty/Originality of this study: This study is original as no prior research at the National University of Battambang (NUBB) has focused on first-year students' perceptions or the impact of technology integration on English language learning. By surveying 205 freshmen from various majors using a quantitative approach, it provides a unique baseline for understanding how technology supports language acquisition in this context, addressing a critical research gap at the institution.
Analysis of Factors Affecting Tourist Spot Revisitation After Natural Disaster Calamity: A Machine Learning Ensemble Approach
Authors: Ong Ardvin Kester S. , Buena Maria Sophia S. , Manalo Sherwin A. , Martinez First Gabriel M. , Razon Mark Jeroe G. , Timpug Carmelle Natasha R. , Monteiro Charlotte N.
Published: February 2025

The tourism industry provides the Philippines with trillions of annual monetary incomes. However, being a country prone to natural disasters, many tourist attractions or destinations are damaged, which causes tourists to become hesitant. This study aimed to assess factors influencing tourist revisitation behavior towards disaster-stricken attractions by utilizing an extended version of the Theory of Planned Behavior, and by predicting human behavior through the Machine Learning Algorithms (MLA) such as Decision Tree (DT), Random Forest Classifier (RFC) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN). Through the use of MLA, this study was able to provide justification of its accurate results in identifying significant latent variables. From this study’s findings, feature selection using correlation analysis was a good technique for data pre-processing. Moreover, it was proven that ANN help provided better insights from the RFC results. In addition, RFC overpowered the basic decision tree, having significant differences in the output. The discussion section is arranged from the most to the least important variable. A total of 1,008 Filipinos voluntarily answered an online questionnaire that consisted of 45 questions, leading to 45,360 datasets. With 97.86% and 96% accuracy rates for ANN and RFC, respectively, hedonic motivation was the most important factor affecting tourists’ revisitation behavior. It may also be posited that the other significant contributing factors are intention, perceived behavioral control, and media. Interestingly, tourists’ hedonic motivation relatively outweighed their disaster concern, and DT did not achieve accurate results as it only had an undesirable 56.97% accuracy rate. Finally, the managerial insights provided in this study could be applied and extended to tourism industries in different countries. Likewise, the MLA and its implications seen in the study may be considered for predicting other behavioral intention studies that aim to assess tourism for other tourist attractions.
Neuroprotective insights into epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) for neurodegenerative disorders
Authors: Kamboj Neha , Sharma Sanya , Kumar Rahul
Published: February 2025

Neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, are among the most significant health concerns worldwide, characterized by neuronal dysfunction, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and protein misfolding. Epigallocatechin gallate, a green tea polyphenol, has been reported to possess multifaceted neuroprotective properties. It reduces oxidative stress through free radical scavenging, activation of antioxidant enzymes, and stabilization of mitochondrial function. It also inhibits neuroinflammation through modulation of key signaling pathways. It suppresses amyloid-beta aggregation in Alzheimer’s and alpha-synuclein fibrillation in Parkinson’s, thus attenuating toxic protein accumulation. Its activity in the induction of autophagy and promotion of synaptic plasticity supports neuronal survival and function. However, low bioavailability and metabolic instability hinder its translation into the clinic. Strategies including nanoparticle encapsulation, structural modifications, and combination therapies are being explored to overcome these challenges. Future research could establish epigallocatechin gallate as a viable candidate for managing neurodegenerative disorders.
Party organizations of the RCP(b)–the CPSU(b) of the South-East of Russia in the 1920s: organizational and personnel potential
Authors:   Stavropol State Agrarian University, Tufanov E. V. , Yahutl Yu. A. ,   Kuban State University
Published: February 2025

Introduction. The relevance of the topic under consideration is due to the fact that the experience of training, education, and formation of the personnel potential of the government in the context of the reforms of the 1920s is in demand in modern Russia. It allows, with the reference to historical experience, identifying the main priority areas in the training of managers who are able to work and make decisions in conditions of limited resources. The purpose of the article is to analyze the state of party organizations in the regions of the North Caucasus, which in the 1920s were the only sources of formation of the personnel potential of the Soviet government. The success of the reforms depended on their qualitative composition, namely on the level of literacy and managerial experience.
Materials and Methods. The research is based on the principles of objectivity, determinism, historicism and a systematic approach. Historical-systemic and comparative-historical methods were used.
Analysis. After the victory of the Bolsheviks in the civil war, the highest political leadership of Soviet Russia developed a stable concept of the possibility of building socialism with the active use of militarycommunist methods. Their practical application led to another branch of confrontation in society, which ended with a temporary compromise with the peasantry and the beginning of the implementation of economic and political reforms, which went down in history as a new economic policy, and then socialist modernization. In the course of the reforms initiated, the government of the country and the RCP(b)–VKP(b) faced a serious problem of a shortage of trained managerial personnel for both the economy and the political system. The primary, regional organizations of the RCP(b)–VKP(b) in the field became the main source of personnel replenishment. However, their potential at the regional level was limited, the members of the Communist Party were not always prepared for the professional performance of their duties, which constantly formed a conflict in society.
Results. In the course of the study, the authors came to the conclusion that the personnel policy of the Bolsheviks, based on the principles of one-party rule and the priority of communist representation in all organs and levels of government, hindered the successful implementation of reforms, contributing to the development of corruption, the growth of malfeasance and privileges.
Military service as a system-forming factor in the life of the nobility of Imperial Russia
Authors:   Kuban State Agrarian University named after I.T. Trubilin, Chikaeva K. S.
Published: February 2025

Introduction. The article examines the structureforming role of military and army service in the life and activities of the Russian nobility. The author traces its features over a long historical period, the specifics of its passage, as well as the nature of its transformation in various historical periods. Using historical material, the author shows the importance of military service in the lifestyle and professional activities of the Russian nobility, in determining its social consciousness and worldview. Attention is also drawn to the connection of its various aspects with the economic and socio-economic life of the Russian nobility, its impact on the social status of this privileged class and its professional activities, lifestyle and mentality.
Materials and Methods. In the course of writing this study, the author used a variety of methods adopted in historical science: historical-comparative, historical-typological, historical-systemic and retrospective.
Analysis. The study examines various periods in the professional military activity of the nobility, it shows the role, importance and place of military service in the life of the Russian nobility, its impact on its socio-economic situation, lifestyle and mentality of the nobility. The difference in the nature and specifics of military service in various historical periods, starting from the reign of Peter the Great and before the First World War, is traced.
Results. The results of the study are determined by the fact that the author showed various specific features of the military service of the nobility during various periods of the existence of the Russian Empire, starting from the moment of its emergence in the reign of Peter I to the period of the First World War, and also found out its significance, place and role in the social life of the nobility. In addition, he showed its importance and importance in the general structure of public administration and military affairs in the Russian Empire.
Corruption as a factor in the formation of a transitional state
Authors:   North-Caucasus Federal University, Shatokhin E. A.
Published: February 2025

Introduction. A transitional condition is a natural state known in numerous examples of world history. The crisis of the Soviet one-party system, foreign policy pressure, and the collapse of the Soviet Union marked the transformation of the Eastern European socialist countries, which took the path of transformation according to the Western liberal model.
Materials and Methods. An interdisciplinary approach is used to achieve the research objectives. The main array of sources included the works of both domestic and foreign authors.
Analysis. A transitional state is a state in which processes of typical transformation are taking place, accompanied by the change in the socio-political system, which has its own time frame, form, factors and features. The Russian state transformation of the late 20th century is characterized by the policy of perestroika carried out at the late stage of the USSR, as a result of which the Soviet Union ceased to exist, and the Russian Federation emerged in a different socioeconomic reality. One of the deep and problematic factors determining the existence of a transitional state is the corruption. It is an ancient and dangerous phenomenon known to mankind at the early stage of the emergence of statehood, which can lead to the loss of state sovereignty, which is especially intensified during periods of a transitional state. Pronounced corruption in a transitional state, its merging with crime, contributes to the expansion of organized crime, which allows the latter to control, through infiltration and bribery, spheres of influence in the economy, politics and law enforcement. For successful transformation, it is necessary to correct crisis conditions and stabilize the state and society, including reducing the level of corruption. Corruption can slow down the transition period, turn its vices from temporary into permanent, change the logic and trajectory of the transition, leading society and the country to a dead end. The transitional state contributes to the growth of corruption, creates a group of people who derive personal benefit and can in every possible way prolong the state of transition.
Results. The article concludes that corruption and the transitional state are two inextricably linked social phenomena that determine and reinforce each other.
The fraudulent discourse: strategy of appeal to confusion / guilt
Authors:   Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Smirnova I. V. ,   N.A. Semashko National Research Institute of Public Health
Published: February 2025

Introduction. The article is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of one of the most effective strategies of technically mediated fraud, namely the strategy of appeal to confusion / guilt. The relevance of the study is based on the lack of scientific articles that provide a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms and communication tools used in the process of manipulative influence and creation of various emotional states in the victim of fraud. The purpose of the study is to describe the stages of influence on the victim and to provide a detailed disclosure of the characteristics of each stage in the chain of emotions formed by the fraudster.
Materials and Methods. Data: messages posted by users of social networks, thematic forums, entertainment sites, publications of press departments of public service agencies on their official websites, transcripts of videos on the topic of fraud and user comments to these videos posted on popular video hosting sites, as well as empirical material extracted from databases. The following methods of analysis were used in the study: continuous sampling, generalization, interpretation, analysis and comparison of data.
Analysis. The features of the formation of a specific psychological state of the victim during the implementation of destructive communicative influence are studied. The means used by the fraudster to create the corresponding state are systematized, the temporal factors used, lexical specifics, and rhetorical techniques are identified.
Results. The study allowed us to establish how the exploitation of traditional values affects the effectiveness of the implementation of this strategy within the framework of fraudulent discourse. The general characteristics of the strategy are considered, and the communicative means specific to it are identified.
Gouverneur Morris and the salons of revolutionary France
Authors:   Saratov National Research State University named after. N.G. Chernyshevsky, Kozlova D. Yu.
Published: February 2025

Introduction. The French Revolution contributed to the rapid politicization of society, which could not but affect the traditional salon culture by that time, creating a unique atmosphere of merging private and public. The salon, first of all, is a conversation, a free exchange of opinions on different topics, including political ones. The contribution of salon hostesses, influential and often wellknown ladies, to the revolutionary cause, as well as the range of ideas and political sentiments that salons broadcast during this period, especially in metropolitan circles, remains debatable.
Materials and Methods. The key source of Mr. Morris’s “salon communications” are his diary entries, which he kept during his entire stay in Paris focusing mainly on his notes on political events and direct participation in revolutionary events (as a diplomat).
Analysis. The article examines the social activity of Gouverneur Morris (1792-1794), who arrived in France at the beginning of the Revolution as a private citizen, and then became the official plenipotentiary representative of the United States. One of the main sources of information for Morris, which he recorded in his diary and then forwarded to Washington, became the Paris salons, where he managed to find not only valuable acquaintances in the pleasant society of fashionable ladies, but also to receive valuable information about affairs in the capital and beyond.
Results. Morris regularly visited the most famous salons in Paris; this was the main form of his political activity at the beginning of the Revolution. The “World of Salons” did not die in 1788, its rapid politicization begins. Morris could be found among both royalists and liberals. His critical notes demonstrate an outside view of the political discussions in salons during the Revolution and, at the same time, testify to the importance of salons in the political life of France in 1789-1793.
Identifying similarity- and rule-based processes in quantitative judgments: A multi-method approach combining cognitive modeling and eye tracking
Authors: Seitz Florian I. , Albrecht Rebecca , von Helversen Bettina , Rieskamp Jörg , Rosner Agnes
Published: February 2025

Quantitative judgments have been suggested to result from a mixture of similarity- and rule-based processing. People can judge an object’s criterion value based on the object’s similarity to previously experienced exemplars and based on a rule that integrates the object’s cues like a linear regression. In order to better understand these processes, the present work combines cognitive modeling and eye tracking and tests whether people who rely more on the similarity to exemplars also look more at the exemplar locations on the screen. In two eye-tracking studies, participants learned to assign each of four exemplars to a different screen corner and criterion value and then judged the criterion value of briefly presented test stimuli. Eye tracking measured participants’ gazes to the now empty exemplar locations (a phenomenon called looking-at-nothing); cognitive modeling of the test phase judgments quantified participants’ reliance on a similarity- over a rule-based process. Participants showed more similarity use and more looking-at-nothing in the study in which the cues were linked to the criterion by a multiplicative function than in the study with an additive cue-criterion link. Focusing on the study with a multiplicative environment, participants relying more on the similarity to exemplars also showed more looking-at-nothing (

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= 0.25, p = .01). Within trials, looking-at-nothing was usually directed at the one exemplar that was most similar to the test stimulus. These results show that a multi-method approach combining process tracing and cognitive modeling can provide mutually supportive insights into the processes underlying higher-order cognition.
Tuning the value of sweet food: Blocking sweet taste receptors increases the devaluation effect in a go/no-go task
Authors: Cunillera Toni , Nuño Neus , Ballestero-Arnau Marc , Rodríguez-Herreros Borja , Rodríguez-Jiménez Cristina , Pallàs Mercè
Published: February 2025

Despite the apparent simplicity of the go/no-go (GNG) task, in which individuals selectively respond or withhold responses, there is strong evidence supporting its efficacy in terms of modulating food preferences. Herein, we manipulated sweet taste perception and investigated the no-go devaluation effect that is typically observed due to GNG training with respect to sweet and savory food items. Prior to engaging in a GNG task, one group of participants rinsed their mouths with a liquid solution containing gymnemic acid, thereby transiently and selectively inhibiting sweet taste perception, while another group used a placebo solution. The participants who rinsed their mouths with gymnemic acid exhibited a stronger overall decrease in food evaluations from pre to post training. Furthermore, a pronounced no-go devaluation effect was observed for sweet foods, irrespective of the rinsing solution. Overall, our results support the notion that training in the GNG task can induce changes in the valuation of food stimuli, particularly for sweet foods.
Partycypacja społeczna w procesie planowania miasta
Authors:   Politechnika Poznańska, Kaźmierczak Bartosz
Published: February 2025

Partycypacja jest narzędziem umożliwiającym korelację potrzeb partycypantów z wizją projektanta.
Uczestnicząca w procesie społeczność lokalna jest najmniejszą składową, skupiającą zespół charakterystycznych cech, które wpływają na odbiór całości. Celem badań jest określenie problemu w procesie planistycznym, dotyczącym dialogu projektanta z użytkownikiem. Metodologia opiera się na
obserwacji, analizie i krytyce piśmiennictwa oraz obowiązujących ustaw, związanych z partycypacją
w procesie planistycznym.
Projektowanie i planowanie infrastruktury turystycznej na terenach ochrony przyrody objętych projektami planów ochrony
Authors:   Uniwersytet Zielonogórski, Maciejko Alicja , Strzelecki Mirosław ,   Uniwersytet Zielonogórski
Published: February 2025

Artykuł porusza problemy związane z projektowaniem elementów infrastruktury turystycznej na
terenach ochrony przyrody na przykładzie projektu realizowanego w Parku Narodowym Gór Stołowych.
Zdaniem autorów realizacja ta ujawniła lukę w procesie projektowym i wykonawczym, która
może sprzyjać powstaniu chaosu przestrzennego, degradacji walorów krajobrazowych i powodować
nieadekwatną ingerencję w zastaną przyrodę.
Działania ekologiczne na kampusie Politechniki Krakowskiej
Authors:   Politechnika Krakowska im. Tadeusza Kościuszki, Hodor Katarzyna , Bernat Daria ,   Politechnika Krakowska im. Tadeusza Kościuszki, Duda Angelika , Jaróg Tomasz
Published: February 2025

Zmiany klimatyczne powinny stać się przyczynkiem do działań związanych z poprawą gospodarowania
przestrzeni i podnoszeniem świadomości ekologicznej. Kampus Politechniki Krakowskiej posiada
duży potencjał, aby stać się liderem w promowaniu ekologicznych rozwiązań. Przy wsparciu Funduszu
Naturalnej Energii zostały wykonane trzy „zielone pracownie”, które odpowiadają na zdiagnozowane
problemy zidentyfikowane poprzez kompleksowe analizy i badania społeczne.
El género como divisor o constructor de lo humano
Authors: Díaz Torres María Mercedes , González Rodríguez Jairo Elbert
Published: February 2025

Este artículo de revisión bibliográfica, fue elaborado siguiendo una metodología descriptiva; el propósito del mismo, corresponde al análisis de temática del género desde las diversas posturas filosóficas, que sostienen, como lo afirma la filosofía aristotélica, que todos los seres humanos pertenecemos a un mismo género: el género humano. Partiendo de esta premisa, es fundamental hacer un llamado a trascender las barreras impuestas por ideologías sociales, políticas, culturales, religiosas y normativas. Todas las personas, independientemente de su sexo o identidad de género, comparten una misma identidad esencial: la humana. Por ello, es necesario cuestionar las etiquetas que se han construido en torno al género, ya que han obstaculizado, a lo largo de la evolución de nuestras sociedades, la comprensión profunda de nuestra esencia como personas que comparten una misma existencia: la existencia de la raza humana.
Influencias Anatómicas, Biomecánicas y Hormonales en el Riesgo de Lesiones del Ligamento Cruzado Anterior en Mujeres: Evaluación del Impacto y Potencial Proteccion de los Anticonceptivos Orales
Authors: Boylán Pérez Francisco , Murillo Villarino Alejandro
Published: February 2025

Las lesiones del ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA) son una preocupación común, especialmente entre las atletas femeninas, quienes experimentan una incidencia significativamente mayor de desgarros en comparación con los hombres. Esta revisión explora los diversos factores anatómicos, biomecánicos y hormonales que contribuyen al mayor riesgo de lesiones del LCA en mujeres. Anatómicamente, una escotadura femoral más pequeña y un tamaño menor del LCA en mujeres se asocian con un mayor riesgo de lesión. Biomecánicamente, diferencias como una mayor activación del cuádriceps y un ángulo Q más amplio contribuyen a una mayor tensión en el LCA durante las actividades físicas. Hormonalmente, las fluctuaciones de estrógeno, progesterona y relaxina a lo largo del ciclo menstrual afectan la laxitud del ligamento, lo que podría aumentar la probabilidad de desgarros del LCA. Además, se examina el papel de los anticonceptivos orales (ACO) en la modulación de estos efectos hormonales y sus posibles beneficios protectores contra las lesiones del LCA, aunque la evidencia sigue siendo inconclusa. La revisión destaca la necesidad de más investigaciones para comprender plenamente estas interacciones complejas y desarrollar estrategias efectivas de prevención adaptadas a las atletas femeninas.
Methodology to improve Oral Comprehension in English through Phonological Elements
Authors: Romero Zambrano Luis Miguel , Nevárez Zambrano María Maricela , Nevárez Rosado Daniela Marisol , Loor Bailón Evelyn Tatiana , Moreira Acosta Mayra Auxiliadora
Published: February 2025

This work aims at elaborating a methodology through which phonological elements of the English language are used to develop oral comprehension. To achieve the objective, the paper analyzes the phonological aspects that directly influence in this type of comprehension, as well as the fundamentals of oral comprehension. The work also explores, by means of a diagnostic study, the main difficulties students have while using the phonological elements in English during the process of oral interaction in the classroom. The research covers how teachers of such grade treat these elements while developing the communicative competence of their students and how they have been trained to favor oral communication among their pupils on the bases of the phonological elements of English. The results derived of the application of the methodology are explained as well.
Improved QPSK modem communication performance for acoustic signals using adaptive digital equalizers
Authors: Sharis Nada
Published: February 2025

Transmission reliability in voice communications is an important challenge due to various effects such as multipath propagation, rapid channel changes, and Doppler shift. In this study, QPSK modulation is combined with the transmitter channel equalizer in the receiver part as well as in the transmitter, where a unit for suppressing audio interference and distortions is developed to reduce the effects of the transmitter channel on the waves transmitted through it. An in-depth analysis of the improved digital equalizer device is discussed by comparing different results obtained by varying the design parameters. An optimized digital channel equalization unit is selected from the simulation results, which is used to create a multimedia wireless audio communication system. Better BER performance is expected at the minimum signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) required at the detector input.
THE PROTESTANT ETHOS AND ITS INFLUENCE ON EDUCATION IN CERES: A CASE STUDY OF THE EVANGELICAL EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION (1947-2017)
Authors: Oliveira Filho Guedes Jose de , Carvalho Heliel Gomes de , Dutra e Silva Sandro
Published: February 2025

The present research seeks to analyze education and its contributions to the city of Ceres-GO in light of the Protestant ethos evidenced in the praxis of the Evangelical Educational Association (AEE) from 1947 to 2017. The objective of the research is to address the following issue: how did the pioneers who participated in the birth of the National Agricultural Colony of Goiás (CANG), and subsequently the city of Ceres, contribute to the development of education in the region, based on the Protestant ethos, through the AEE, despite the challenges of the new reality with its lack of road, school, medical, and social infrastructure as a whole? The methodology is based on Weberian sociology of meanings and history (WEBER, 2001). It involves qualitative-quantitative research conducted through documents such as books, letters, minutes, theses, and interviews with people who experienced this history. As a result of the present research, the aim is to collect documents and store them at CEDOCH/UniEvangelica/AEE for future research; it is expected to deepen the historical debate on this topic through a scientific perspective; to reinforce the contributions of the Protestant ethos in the formation of what is today the city of Ceres, based on parallels with what has occurred in various places around the world, and to motivate people towards a rational action based on values for the transformation and sustainable development of society. As a partial conclusion, the influence of AEE in the city of Ceres and the Vale de São Patrício is verified, offering an education aimed at the formation of agents of social transformation based on a system that takes into account the awareness directed towards sustainable development.
Penggunaan Aplikasi Youtube Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Mengenal Huruf Hijaiyah Pada Anak Usia 4-5 Tahun
Authors: Jubaedah Endah , Nurazizah Hanifah
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh data observasi yang menunjukan rendahnya pemerolehan hasil mengenal huruf hijaiyah anak usia dini di TK IT Hikmatul Huda dengan ditemukannya beberapa permasalahan diantaranya; kemampuan mengenal huruf hijaiyah di kelompok A masih kurang, anak-anak mengenal huruf hijaiyah melalui media buku iqro akan tetapi dalam kemampuan mengenal huruf melalui bentuk hurufnya masih kurang, anak belum mampu menyebutkan dan membedakan huruf-huruf hijaiyah secara acak, anak belum bisa melafalkan huruf hijaiyah awal sampai akhir baik dalam nyanyian atau hapalan dan bagaimana melafalkan huruf dengan tepat.  Sehingga anak merasa jenuh saat pembelajaran mengenal huruf hijaiyah dengan menggunakan media buku iqro. Sehingga menjadikan mengenal huruf hijaiyah anak kurang terstimulus. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan penggunaan aplikasi YouTube untuk mengenal huruf hijaiyah pada anak usia 4-5 tahun di TK IT Hikmatul Huda. Subjek pada penelitian ini terdapat 17 responden dengan 8 subjek laki-laki dan 9 subjek perempuan. Adapun jenis penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan desain penelitian tindakan kelas atau PTK. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa penggunaan Aplikasi YouTube untuk mengenal huruf hijaiyah pada anak usia 4-5 tahun di TK IT Hikmatul Huda menunjukan adanya peningkatan yang signifikan, hal tersebut dapat dilihat dilihat dari persentase keberhasilan, dari hasil observasi awal terdapat 0% anak berkembang sangat baik, 18% kategori anak berkembang sesuai harapan, 29% anak mulai berkembang dan 53% anak belum berkembang. Setelah diterapkannya penggunaan aplikasi YouTube untu meningkatkan kemampuan mengenal huruf hijaiyah pada anak usia 4-5 tahun menjadi meningkat, pada hasil akhir siklus I mencapai 53% peningkatan kemampuan mengenal huruf hijaiyah pada anak usia 4-5 tahun , dan  hasil akhir siklus II mencapai 100%.
Kata kunci: Anak Usia Dini; Aplikasi YouTube; Huruf hijaiyah
Upaya Guru Meningkatkan Kemampuan Menghafal Surat-Surat Pendek Melalui Metode Tikrar Pada Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun Di Tk Al-Barokah, Sucinaraja-Garut
Authors: Widari Ida , Sugihartini Iis
Published: February 2025

Peneliti mengangkat judul berdasarkan hasil observasi awal di TK Al-Barokah Sucinaraja-Garut mengenai kemampuan menghafal surat-surat pendek anak usia 5-6 tahun yang menunjukkan belum berkembang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas metode Tikrar dalam meningkatkan kemampuan menghafal surat pendek pada anak  usia 5 sampai 6 tahun di TK Al-Barokah, Sucinaraja-Garut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kelas (PTK) dilaksanakan dalam tiga siklus penelitian tindakan kelas (classroom action research), dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Objek penelitian ini yaitu meningkatkan kemampuan menghafal surat-surat pendek anak usia 5-6 tahun di TK Al-Barokah Sucinaraja-Garut, dengan jumlah anak 10 orang anak. Hasil penelitian Pada siklus I minggu pertama peneliti mulai penerapan metode Tikrar pada surat Al-Lahab diulang setiap hari selama satu minggu berturut-turut pada kegiatan awal sebelum inti pembelajaran, minggu kedua penerapan metode pada surat An-Nasr, pada siklus II minggu ketiga penerapan metode pada surat Al-Kafirun, dan pada minggu keempat penarikan hafalan, pada penarikan hafalan dilakukan satu persatu-satu anak sehingga terlihat perkembangan kemampuan menghafal jika di bandingkan sebelum menggunakan metode Tikrar. Pada minggu keempat ini, rata-rata jumlah surat pendek yang diingat anak mengalami peningkatan yang signifikan. menunjukkan bahwa metode tikrar efektif digunakan oleh guru untuk meningkatkan kemampuan menghafal surat-surat pendek pada anak usia 5-6 tahun di TK Al-Barokah, Sucinaraja- Garut. Penerapan metode ini tidak hanya meningkatkan jumlah surat-surat pendek yang dihafal dengan benar, tetapi juga memperbaiki motivasi belajar anak-anak dan mendapat tanggapan positif dari orang tua.
Keyword : Efektivitas, Kemampuan Menghafal, dan Metode Tikrar.