bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cognitive performance during senescence in untreated congenital isolated GH deficiency
Authors: Batista Vanderlan O , Kellner Michael , Salvatori Roberto , Lisboa Walter , Faro André , Santos Lucas B , Melo Enaldo V , Oliveira-Santos Alécia A , Oliveira Carla R P , Campos Viviane C , Barros-Oliveira Cynthia S , Santos Elenilde G , Santana Nathalie O , Villar-Gouy Keila R , Leal Ângela C , Amorim Rivia S , Oliveira Simões Davi A , Aguiar-Oliveira Manuel H
Published: November 2023

Individuals with untreated isolated GH deficiency (IGHD) due to a mutation in the GHRH receptor gene from Itabaianinha Brazil have increased insulin sensitivity, normal life expectancy, and an extended health span, i.e. the period of life free from disabilities. We hypothesize that their prolonged health span is accompanied by a delayed cognitive decline in senescence. To test this hypothesis, we have administered the Literacy-Independent Cognitive Assessment (LICA) to 15 IGHD individuals aged over 50 years and 15 controls matched by age, sex, years of education, and percentage of illiteracy. All individuals were negative for HIV and syphilis serology, and there were no differences in serum levels of folate, vitamin B12 and TSH between the two groups, while free T4 was higher in the IGHD group. IGHD subjects had a higher total LICA score than controls, 215 (22.7) vs 204.2 (18.1), without reaching statistical significance. Scores of memory, visuoconstruction, language and calculation were similar between the two groups, with better attention (9.5 (1.4) vs 8.3 (1.1), P = 0.01) and executive function (38.3 (4.8) vs 35.1 (2.5), P = 0.03) scores in IGHD. MANCOVA revealed that group (but no age) had a significant effect on the LICA variables (partial eta squared of 0.455, power of 0.812, P = 0.02). This effect is verified on attention (partial eta squared 0.216, power of 0.749, P = 0.01) and executive function (partial eta squared 0.154, power of 0.570, P = 0.03. In conclusion, IGHD in senescence is associated with similar total cognitive performance but better attention and executive function than controls.
UKRAINIAN EDUCATION IN THE CONDITIONS OF WAR: NEW CHALLENGES, THREATS AND VECTORS OF CHANGES IN THE CONTEXT OF ENSURING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION
Authors: Iliichuk Liubomyra
Published: November 2023

The article analyzes the state of the education system in the conditions of russian aggression against Ukraine. The article is based on legislative and normative documents regulating the legal regime of martial law in Ukraine and the peculiarities of the functioning of the educational system during this period, as well as materials and research results of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the State Service for the Quality of Education, the State Scientific Institution «Institute of Educational Analytics», of the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance. Official statistical data on the number of educational institutions and students studying at them, as well as damaged and destroyed educational institutions during the war, are provided. Challenges and threats faced by the educational system during the aggression of the russian Federation against Ukraine, its impact on the functioning of the educational system and ensuring the quality of education, including: threats to the life and health of participants in the educational process, large-scale destruction of educational infrastructure, significant losses of the contingent are highlighted education seekers, pedagogical and teaching staff, restrictions on access to education, loss of administrative educational control in territories that have come under temporary occupation or are in the zone of active military operations, reduction of state and local budget expenditures on education. The results of the research showed that after the full-scale russian invasion of Ukraine, despite serious challenges and threats, the educational system at all levels survived and continued to function. At the same time, there were significant changes in the organization of educational activities of educational institutions, which undoubtedly affected the quality of the provision of educational services. These vectors of change related primarily to the security situation in different regions of the country, the choice of models for the organization of the educational process, its material, technical and information support, support for various categories of participants in the educational process, etc.
METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING STUDENTS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS IN BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
Authors: Kraynyak Lyudmyla
Published: November 2023

The article concerns effective communication as an essential component of business success. The aim of research is to identify the specific communication barriers that students encounter in business contexts, such as cultural differences, language proficiency, and technological challenges; to develop effective teaching methodologies and techniques that can help students overcome these communication barriers, such as intercultural training, language instruction, and the use of technology. It was highlighted that effective communication is vital for business success, and communication barriers such as cultural differences, language, and technology can hinder effective communication. When communication barriers exist, it can have a significant negative impact on a business's performance. Therefore, it is crucial for educators to teach students how to overcome barriers in business communication. The author claims that communication barriers are obstacles that prevent people from effectively conveying and receiving information. Consequently, there are many types of communication barriers, including language barriers, cultural differences, physical barriers, emotional barriers, and perceptual barriers. It has been suggested the methodology for teaching students how to overcome barriers in business communication containing exact steps. The methodology outlined in this article, which includes identifying communication barriers, developing intercultural communication skills, enhancing language proficiency, teaching effective use of technology, and providing feedback, can help students develop the necessary skills to overcome communication barriers in a business setting. It has been stated that developing intercultural communication skills takes time and effort. It requires an open mind, willingness to learn, and respect for cultural differences. The author concludes that the field of teaching students to overcome barriers in business communication is dynamic and evolving, and there is significant potential for further research to enhance our understanding of effective teaching practices in this area.
THE PRINCIPLE OF SUCCESSION IN TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE TO STUDENTS OF HIGHER SCHOOLS
Authors: Rybina Nataliia , Koshil Nataliia , Hyryla Olha
Published: November 2023

The article deals with the principle of succession in teaching English language to students of higher schools. The work highlights the importance of this principle in scaffolding students' learning and building a strong foundation of language skills. It also emphasizes the need for careful selection of appropriate teaching materials that are aligned with students' proficiency levels and learning objectives. Scaffolding techniques are discussed as essential for providing students with the necessary support and guidance to understand complex language structures and concepts. Assessment and feedback are also identified as playing a crucial role in tracking students' learning progress and providing constructive feedback to help them improve their language skills. Finally, the research suggests that the principle of succession is not only important for teaching English language to philological students but also for promoting learner autonomy and independence. Overall, the work aims to contribute to the existing body of knowledge on language teaching and learning and to inform language educators and policymakers on the best practices for teaching English language to students of philological specialties. The article also discusses the challenges and limitations associated with implementing the principle of succession in different educational contexts, such as teacher training, classroom management, and curriculum design. It highlights the importance of providing adequate training and professional development opportunities for language educators to help them effectively implement the principle of succession in their teaching practices. The study emphasizes the need for a studentcentered approach that takes into account students' individual needs, preferences, and cultural backgrounds. The article concludes by suggesting several prospects for further research in this area, including investigating the effectiveness of different scaffolding techniques, exploring the impact of the principle of succession on students' motivation and engagement, and examining the role of assessment and feedback in implementing this principle.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONTENT OF POST-GRADUATE PEDAGOGICAL EDUCATION IN THE WESTERN REGIONS OF UKRAINE IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE 20TH – BEGINNING OF THE 21 ST CENTURY
Authors: Strazhnikova Inna
Published: November 2023

Pedagogical work is a vocation, but the effectiveness of this professional activity cannot be achieved without continuous education and the teacher's personal orientation towards self-development and self-improvement. Postgraduate teacher education is a part of continuing education, which is characterized bycertain specificity, aimed primarily at meeting the needs of teachers in the necessary knowledge and skills. The National Doctrine of Education Development specifies that higher and postgraduate education should meet the social and individual needs of educational workers in accordance with global trends in continuous education development. Profound changes in the socio-economic conditions of our society, constant updates in the content of the educational process, emergence of new pedagogical ideas, approaches, technologies, methodologies, the increase in scientific and methodological information, and the introduction of new teaching technologies and forms highlight the need for Ukrainian educators in postgraduate education. This is essential for bridging the gap between the modernization of education and the experience of previous generations. This article provides a historical and pedagogical analysis of the development of postgraduate education content in the western regions of Ukraine from the second half of the 20 th to the beginning of the 21 st century.
METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES IN THE PREPARATION OF FUTURE TEACHERS FOR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Authors: Boryn Galyna , Marchii-Dmytrash Tamara
Published: November 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of methodological concepts of training future teachers for professional activity. Particular attention is focused on the fact that the improvement of the professional training of future teachers for the education of preschool children is connected with the establishment of those educational relationships that provide for the implementation of methodological approaches in the educational process of a higher education institution, the unity of forms, methods and means of creative and spiritual development of future teachers, which is connected with the implementation of the cultural and educational mission of the Higher Education Institution. It is emphasized that the basis of methodological approaches is a system of values related to the professional training of future specialists, the formation of respect for the social environment and oneself. It was found that scientists interpret the meaning of the concept of "methodological approach" as a set of appropriate approaches, methods (methods) of theoretical knowledge of practical activity, which are based on the provisions of a specific theory, determine the search directions of the subject of research, contribute to the achievement of the goal. It is specified that the methodological approaches outlined by us (personally-oriented, axiological, activity-based, competence-based) are the scientific basis for the formation of the professional competence of the future teacher. It is emphasized that the focus of the educational process of the institution of higher education on the preparation of education seekers is strengthened with the outlined competencies, which activates students' acquisition of relevant professional knowledge in pedagogy, general psychology, the formation of relevant abilities, skills, and key competencies aimed at demonstrating the readiness of future specialists to form artistically - children's constructive activities. In the mentioned professional training, it should be taken into account that the methodological approaches outlined by us contribute to the formation of value orientations of education seekers on the basis of national, universal, ethno-aesthetic values, since it is basically aimed at children's mastering of national symbols and traditions, provides conditions for the personal self-expression of the subject of education , satisfies the natural need of the individual in the direction of self-realization, affirmation of one's own "I", activating individual natural abilities and inclinations.
SPEECH DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNGER SCHOOL STUDENTS USING CHILDREN’S LITERATURE AND DIGITAL TOOLS
Authors: Kachak Tetiana , Blyznyuk Tetyana , Hryvnak Mariana
Published: November 2023

The article theoretically elaborates on the problem of speech development of younger school students and offers an effective model of its solution in the practice of the New Ukrainian School (NUS) by means of children’s literature and digital tools. It is noted that the main task of students’ development is to master speaking skills as a means of communication, cognition, and expression of feelings. Analysing and discussing what has been read, comprehending children’s literature texts, and expressing their own opinions and assessments are the key to the active oral and written monologic and dialogic speech of schoolchildren. In modern educational realities, these aspects significantly enhance digital tools that are used as means of visualisation, analysis, systematisation, and discussion of what has been read, organisation of communicative and interactive cooperation between students. The proposed and tested methodological model of speaking skills development of primary school students is based on the systematic and purposeful use of, firstly, a literary text and its analysis for the development of students’ monologic and dialogic speech, and, secondly, digital resources. This is demonstrated by the example of the methodological development of a fragment of a literary reading lesson for the 3rd grade on the topic «Oleksandr Dermanskyi «Biliachok»». Interactive exercises «Cluster», «Six thinking hats», tasks and games created in the LearningApps online service, as well as mind maps, and interactive posters, the content of which is based on the analysis of the read work, not only motivate students to active communication, presentation, and evaluation of information but also make the learning process interesting, exciting, modern, well visualised. Thus, the synthesis of children’s literature and digital tools as a means of developing speech of younger school students is an effective methodological model for solving the problem.
Mateo Díaz Choza. El poema es una cosa que circula. 8 ensayos para discutir la producción poética en el Perú. Lima: La Balanza Taller Editorial, 2022, 164 pp.
Authors: Cachay Luna Christian Bryan
Published: November 2023

Si algún acuerdo es posible en los estudios literarios, es el de reconocer que la obra siempre supera los estudios sobre esta. Es decir, ninguna reseña, ensayo, artículo o libro es capaz de decir todo lo que pueda brindarnos un texto. Gracias a eso, es posible volver a los clásicos y, de cierta forma, redescubrirlos. Esta percepción da pie a preguntas sobre el contexto, la concepción, producción y recepción de las obras. Sus respuestas lentamente se han ido formando en el contexto peruano. Por ejemplo, el libro La máquina de hacer poesía (2019), de Luis Alberto Castillo, se concentra en las condiciones materiales de la poesía peruana del siglo xx, un debate inconcluso que requiere más participantes. Los textos que reúne Mateo Díaz Choza, en El poema es una cosa que circula. 8 ensayos para discutir la producción poética en el Perú, tienen la misma intención que el libro de Castillo.
David Elí Salazar. Al filo de la muralla. Lima: Editorial San Marcos, 2021, 150 pp.
Authors: Salazar Mejía Nécker
Published: November 2023

Conformado por nueve cuentos, el libro Al filo de la muralla de David Elí Salazar recrea escenas y episodios que tienen como escenario al departamento de Cerro de Pasco. Sus protagonistas están relacionados con la experiencia del trabajo minero y sus vivencias, por lo que los problemas y conflictos tratados en los cuentos se hallan directamente vinculados con el tajo, marca que, como una herida abierta, es producida por la explotación y el crecimiento de la industria minera en dicha región del Perú. Los cuentos, que evidencian un conocimiento de la historia de la sociedad pasqueña, en particular del trabajo en el socavón, se inscriben dentro de la poética del realismo social, que ahonda en las vicisitudes, dramas interiores y angustias de los seres que pertenecen al microcosmos cerreño.
Una lectura arqueológica sobre la (im)pertinencia de la vanguardia y el surrealismo en el plan estético de Gamaliel Churata
Authors: López Nuñez Cesar Augusto
Published: November 2023

A través de un breve ejercicio de arqueología gnoseológica, nuestro artí- culo busca deslindar la relación que se le ha atribuido a Churata con la vanguardia y, específicamente, con el surrealismo. Para esto, revisamos los orígenes, más próximos, del mismo, localizados en la condena del sueño llevado a cabo, por Descartes, en El discurso del método. Luego de pasar este repaso por una criba, sostenida por Nietzsche y Foucault, lo contrastamos con las ideas que el escritor arequipeño esbozó en el Boletín Titikaka entre los años 1926 y 1928. A partir de este seguimiento y comparación, es posible afirmar que El pez de oro, principal objeto de estudio churatiano, se encontraría fuera de los intereses epistémicos de la crisis occidental y, por este mismo motivo, se convertiría en una respuesta para esta situación límite a comienzos del siglo xx. Esta conclusión fue posible gracias a un seguimiento detallado de los límites estéticos del proyecto de la modernidad.
Khirkhilas de la sirena: poetizando el mundo audible andino
Authors: Miranda Ana Lía
Published: November 2023

El poeta arequipeño Gamaliel Churata generó un proyecto cultural indoamericano que atravesó varias geografías tales como el sur de Perú, la ciudad de La Paz en Bolivia y Buenos Aires. Su trayectoria poética tiene varios momentos (Mamani Macedo, 2013, pp. 22-50). En este caso, tomamos el andino en el que ubicamos el poemario en cuestión, que resulta curioso y novedoso por los tópicos que desarrolla y el lenguaje heterogéneo utilizado que parece combinar formas lingüísticas del espa- ñol con el “runasimi” o creando neologismos que pueden derivar en una “cosmología poética” (Lienhard, 1996, pp. 353-367). La estética churatiana aborda la percepción y producción del sonido, el animismo y las interacciones entre humanos y no humanos e impulsa a cuestionarnos el rol de la figura de la sirena dentro del conjunto, del canto y la música, y la concepción tanática que maneja el autor y cuyas referencias en distintos poemas no tienen un tono trágico.
Transition and Transformation of the Slovak Society and Slovak Identity
Authors: Pondelíková Ivana
Published: November 2023

The aim of this paper is to disseminate partial results of the Europe for Citizens / Share EU – Shaping of the European citizenship in the post-totalitarian societies: Reflections after 15 years of European Union enlargement project. The project focuses on linking the educational process, historical memory, and social change 15 years after EU enlargement. Based on in-depth interviews, we have examined the transformation of Slovak society since the Velvet Revolution (1989) and joining EU (2004). The focus is given to the historical background that led to the change of a regime. The transformation to a democratic society resulted in the formation of a new Slovak identity, which was examined through Hofstede’s cultural dimensions. Respondents provided facts, thoughts, and their views of living in Slovak society since these two significant milestones.
A case report of point-of-care ultrasound directed thrombectomy: a reversible cause of cardiac arrest managed with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cannulation
Authors: Hoffer Megan , Aziz Salim , Boniface Keith , Aziz Jenna E. , Pourmand Ali
Published: November 2023

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been increasingly employed in the emergency department for patients with a potentially reversible cause of cardiac arrest. We present the case of a young female patient with an in-hospital cardiac arrest who was found to have severe right heart strain on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), suggesting a massive pulmonary embolism. Rapid bedside diagnosis using ultrasound expedited bedside cannulation and initiation of ECMO as a bridge to surgical thrombectomy, and ultimately the patient survived with full neurologic function. With its ready availability and increasing acceptance by consultants, POCUS should be incorporated into cardiac arrest algorithms as the standard of care to rule in thrombotic and obstructive causes of cardiac arrest.
Blood failure: traumatic hemorrhage and the interconnections between oxygen debt, endotheliopathy, and coagulopathy
Authors: Lee Jae Hyuk , Ward Kevin R.
Published: November 2023

This review explores the concept of “blood failure” in traumatic injury, which arises from the interplay of oxygen debt, the endotheliopathy of trauma (EoT), and acute traumatic coagulopathy (ATC). Traumatic hemorrhage leads to the accumulation of oxygen debt, which can further exacerbate hemorrhage by triggering a cascade of events when severe. Such events include EoT, characterized by endothelial glycocalyx damage, and ATC, involving platelet dysfunction, fibrinogen depletion, and dysregulated fibrinolysis. To manage blood failure effectively, a multifaceted approach is crucial. Damage control resuscitation strategies such as use of permissive hypotension, early hemorrhage control, and aggressive transfusion of blood products including whole blood aim to minimize oxygen debt and promote its repayment while addressing endothelial damage and coagulation. Transfusions of red blood cells, plasma, and platelets, as well as the use of tranexamic acid, play key roles in hemostasis and countering ATC. Whole blood, whether fresh or cold-stored, is emerging as a promising option to address multiple needs in traumatic hemorrhage. This review underscores the intricate relationships between oxygen debt, EoT, and ATC and highlights the importance of comprehensive, integrated strategies in the management of traumatic hemorrhage to prevent blood failure. A multidisciplinary approach is essential to address these interconnected factors effectively and to improve patient outcomes.
Telemedicine as a socio-medical process. Experiences from remote monitoring of long-COVID patients in Poland
Authors: Maksymowicz Stanisław , Jarynowski Andrzej , Czekaj Łukasz , Gęsicki Szymon , Romaszko–Wojtowicz Anna , Wójta-Kempa Monika , Anna Doboszyńska
Published: November 2023

Aim. Long-COVID syndrome is still under broad investigation. It is known, however, that the consequences of COVID-19 disease can permanently affect the health and quality of life of patients in many respects. For this reason, monitoring parameters in patients who are still experiencing symptoms is an extremely serious task for medicine. It is possible with the use of telehealth paradigm, which helps to provide long-term care. The use of wearable medical devices that record certain vital parameters (e.g., Aidmed) can ensure that the patient is under constant surveillance after an infection. For this reason, the development and introduction of nationwide telemonitoring and telerehabilitation programs for the long-COVID patients seems to be a key solution.

Methods. The main goal of this analysis, which involved 373 patients, is to present practical experiences and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the use of remote diagnostic tools in patients with long-COVID syndrome. The analysis based on a multicentre study in Poland focuses on the technological and social aspects of Aidmed telehealth system. The results were obtained on the basis of the deliberative reflection method, conducted by a multidisciplinary team: 2 medical sociologists, 1 epidemiologist, 2 biomedical students (secretary roles in the projects), 2 computer scientists and 2 medical doctors. 

Results. The analysis showed that the use of telemedicine tools is quicker and allows to obtain more accurate diagnostic data (strengths). It is also inclusive and educational in relation to the excluded groups of patients (opportunities). However, it may lead to limitation of contacts between the doctor and the patient (threats) and limited access due to high costs and time investments (weaknesses).

Conclusions. Remote home monitoring and telerehabilitation of patients with long-COVID syndrome has the potential to reduce the burden of disease and prevent overloading of the healthcare system. Therefore, it should be widely used. However, we need to learn how to implement it correctly. Our recommendations are: 1) technology should be inclusive in both e-literacy and health literacy; 2) solutions must be as simple as possible for an end user; 3) the entire process requires efficient logistics facilities.
Reflection on contextual factors associated with burden of infectious diseases in multi-country modelling approach on the example of Eastern Europe
Authors: Jarynowski Andrzej
Published: November 2023

Thesis. The use of mathematical models to nowcast and forecast allows to improve predictive understanding of epidemiological targets and indexes among various populations during infectious disease epidemics. Such models enable trend predictions of various scenarios of the pandemic and guiding epidemic prevention and control.

Concept.  In order to avoid the influence of low-quality studies (for a given region) on the interpretation and decision making, a critical analysis based on experience in field epidemiology should be carried out. For the sake of transparency and quality of scientific discourse, such observations should indeed be collected and discussed by the scientific and medical community. Selected global modelling studies have been assessed according to their epidemiological outcomes such as cases and deaths.

Results and Conclusions: I show that the discrepancy between reported and predicted epidemiological features varies more significantly than the order of magnitude between the countries in selected models. My findings highlight that models’ results; readers should prefer locally developed models over multi-country models, even those being published in prestigious journals. Thus, agent based models should be prioritised against system dynamics or machine learning models. I suggest that future epidemiological models should adopt healthcare access as a factor of so-called dark figure of infections, especially in Eastern Europe.
Collective Behaviour of Crimes In Cyberspace
Authors: Andrzej Buda Andrzej
Published: November 2023

Aim. The Convention of Cybercrimes (ETS No. 185) singned in Budapest, Hungary in 2001 created the unification of cyber-crimes and had impact on national criminal codes across the world. Therefore I started to colaborate with the National Police Headquarters from Warsaw to investigate direct and indirect connections between cyber-crimes defined by the Convention and the Criminal Code in Poland because statistical analysis of cyber-crimes were not thus far satisfactory .

Methods. Statistical analysis of data collected in time series may lead to computer correlation coefficients between crimes and detect a hierarchical structure of selected cyber-crimes

Results. According to correlation coefficients between crimes, the behaviour of independent cyber criminals is collective and might lead to self-organised criticality. Correlations and anticorrelations between crimes are extremely strong. Therefore crimes may exist collectively or may exclude each other

Conclusion. Hierarchical structure of crimes according to the MST seems to be extremely logical and might lead to a perfect crime plans or prevention against cyber-crimes as well. Therefore the sensitive details given by graph of the MST had to be censored.
Investigating the shelf-life of probiotics fermented egg white-based beverage using prebiotics
Authors: Mourad Reem , Csehi Barbara , Friedrich László , Nguyen Quang Duc , Bujna Erika
Published: November 2023

With growing attention to health and lifestyle changes, functional foods have become crucial and in demand. These foods are a rich source of probiotics and prebiotics, but most probiotic products are dairy-based, making them inappropriate for people with lactose intolerance or milk protein allergies. Nevertheless, egg white offers a viable substitute and is considered one of the best sources of functional proteins. As an alternative food matrix, they come highly recommended for those who are hypersensitive to dairy products or who follow a high-protein diet, such as athletes. In this context, egg-white drink with different carbohydrate sources, including monosaccharide (fructose) and oligosaccharide (fructooligosaccharide), was fermented by Lacticaseibacillus casei 01. After 24 h of fermentation, the total cell count was higher than 8 log10 CFU mL−1 thus, the egg white drink was suitable for L. casei 01 to grow. Additionally, the survival of L.casei 01, the pH value, and the rheological properties of fermented beverages within three weeks of refrigerated storage were also investigated. Throughout the storage period, the control samples exhibited considerably lower cell count and higher pH values compared to the samples with carbohydrate sources, also, samples containing the same carbohydrate source showed no noticeable changes. Viscosity measurements of the studied samples showed a shear thickening behaviour during the time.
Status duchownego. Czy ksiądz jest pracownikiem biskupa?
Authors: Majer Piotr
Published: November 2023

Autor dokonuje analizy przepisów prawa kanonicznego kształtujących stosunki między biskupem a podległymi mu duchownymi. Dochodzi do wniosku, że relacja ta w różnych aspektach nie spełnia przesłanek prawnych stosunku pracy w świetle prawa polskiego. Stosunek biskup–prezbiterzy wymyka się regulacjom znanym w prawie świeckim i należy do sfery autonomii Kościoła. W oparciu o przepisy prawa kanonicznego nie można również sformułować tezy, że biskup ma możliwość, prawo i obowiązek kompleksowego czuwania nad zachowaniem podległych mu duchownych, zwłaszcza w tym, co nie należy do ich ministerialnej posługi.
A EVASÃO NAS LICENCIATURAS: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DA LITERATURA
Authors: Ferreira Rafaela Melo , Bierhalz Crisna Daniela Krause
Published: November 2023

A evasão no ensino superior é uma das preocupações das instituições do país, pois acarreta um baixo número de concluintes. Para compreender essa problemática, buscamos responder ao seguinte questionamento: que estudos estão sendo realizados sobre a evasão nos cursos de licenciatura no Brasil, no período de 2014 a 2023? Delimitamos como objetivo verificar, por meio de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, quais estudos estão sendo realizados sobre a evasão nos cursos de licenciatura no Brasil. A revisão integrativa teve como lócus o Portal de Periódicos da Capes e o Scielo, em que foram selecionados nove artigos, completos e publicados em português. Como resultado, percebemos que são poucos os estudos específicos das causas da evasão nas licenciaturas, e a maioria deles é na área das ciências exatas, destacando a área da Física. Grande parte trata de identificar as causas, tendo como foco os alunos evadidos.  Indicam como principal causa a dificuldade de conciliar trabalho com estudos, bem como a necessidade da constante revisão conceitual do termo. Além disso, revelam a urgência de pesquisas específicas nas instituições e nos cursos, envolvendo gestores, professores e alunos regulares, compreendendo a visão destes sujeitos sobre a instituição, o curso, os aspectos didático-pedagógicos e outros diretamente relacionados à permanência, ou não, no ensino superior.
Radiomics and Artificial Intelligence in Renal Lesion Assessment
Authors: Cellina Michaela , Irmici Giovanni , Pepa Gianmarco Della , Ce Maurizio , Chiarpenello Vittoria , Ali Marco , Papa Sergio , Carrafiello Gianpaolo
Published: November 2023

Radiomics, the extraction and analysis of quantitative features from medical images, has emerged as a promising field in radiology with the potential to revolutionize the diagnosis and management of renal lesions. This comprehensive review explores the radiomics workflow, including image acquisition, feature extraction, selection, and classification, and highlights its application in differentiating between benign and malignant renal lesions.
The integration of radiomics with artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, such as machine learning and deep learning, can help patientsâ management and allow the planning of the appropriate treatments. AI models have shown remarkable accuracy in predicting tumor aggressiveness, treatment response, and patient outcomes. This review provides insights into the current state of radiomics and AI in renal lesion assessment and outlines future directions for research in this rapidly evolving field.
MULTILEVEL MONTE CARLO ESTIMATORS FOR DERIVATIVE-FREE OPTIMIZATION UNDER UNCERTAINTY
Authors: Menhorn Friedrich , Geraci Gianluca , Seidl D. Thomas , Marzouk Youssef M. , Eldred Michael S. , Bungartz Hans-Joachim
Published: November 2023

Optimization is a key tool for scientific and engineering applications; however, in the presence of models affected
by uncertainty, the optimization formulation needs to be extended to consider statistics of the quantity of interest.
Optimization under uncertainty (OUU) deals with this endeavor and requires uncertainty quantification analyses
at several design locations; i.e., its overall computational cost is proportional to the cost of performing a forward
uncertainty analysis at each design location. An OUU workflow has two main components: an inner loop strategy for
the computation of statistics of the quantity of interest, and an outer loop optimization strategy tasked with finding
the optimal design, given a merit function based on the inner loop statistics. In this work, we propose to alleviate the cost of the inner loop uncertainty analysis by leveraging the so-called multilevel Monte Carlo (MLMC) method, which is able to allocate resources over multiple models with varying accuracy and cost. The resource allocation problem in MLMC is formulated by minimizing the computational cost given a target variance for the estimator. We consider
MLMC estimators for statistics usually employed in OUU workflows and solve the corresponding allocation problem.
For the outer loop, we consider a derivative-free optimization strategy implemented in the SNOWPAC library; our novel strategy is implemented and released in the Dakota software toolkit. We discuss several numerical test cases to
showcase the features and performance of our approach with respect to its Monte Carlo single fidelity counterpart.
AN EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF WORKABILITY AND BLEEDING BEHAVIORS OF ULTRA-SONICATED NANO ZINC OXIDE (n-ZnO) DOPED CEMENT PASTES INCORPORATED WITH FLY ASH
Authors: Çelik Fatih , Çolak Andaç Batur , Yıldız Oğuzhan , Bozkır Samet Mufit
Published: November 2023

In this study, the workability and bleeding behaviors of ultra-sonicated nano zinc oxide (n-ZnO) doped cement pastes incorporated with fly ash have been experimentally investigated. Therefore, the effects of nano zinc oxide (n-ZnO) additions at different amounts by mass (0.0, 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, 1.2, and 1.5%) on the bleeding and the workability properties (mars cone flow time, mini slump spread diameter, and plate cohesion) of cement-based grouts incorporated with fly ash (FA) as mineral additive at different
constitutes (0%-for control purpose, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30%) were investigated. The use of FA as
a mineral additive in grout samples resulted in improvements in the workability behavior of the grout samples as expected. Increase amount of n-ZnO in the grout mixtures has made mini slump flow diameter of the samples noticeably decrease. Although certain changes seem to have been observed, it has been understood that the increase in the amount of n-ZnO in the injection matrix generally does
not change the Marsh cone flow time of mineral-added cement-based grouts. Remarkable increases in plate cohesion values were measured because of the increase in the content of nano zinc oxide for all mixtures. At the same time, just like the FA effect, bleeding values tend to decrease due to the increase in the amount of nano zinc oxide in grout mixes. Moreover, the results obtained showed that the artificial
neural network model can make predictions with very high accuracy.
Comparison of supervised ML algorithms for road traffic crash prediction models in Rwanda
Authors: Jean de Dieu Gatesi , Bin Shuai , Huang Wencheng , Mathieu Ntakiyemungu
Published: November 2023

The development of Rwanda was accompanied by rapid growth of various modes of transport and the occurrence of road traffic crashes (RTCs). RTC severity has also increased in Rwanda, with the number of fatalities increasing progressively every year. The aim of this study was to compare the classification performance of eight supervised machine learning (ML) algorithms in order to determine the best one to predict crash severity and identify potential RTC-influencing factors in Rwanda. Quantitative data sets of RTCs, numbers of registered vehicles and annual average daily traffic (AADT) from 2010 to 2022 were used. The ML algorithms examined were logistic regression (LR), support vector machine (SVM), naive Bayes (NB), K-nearest neighbour (KNN), random forest (RF), decision table (DT), lazy Bayesian rules (LBR) and J48. Five algorithms (RF, DT, J48, LBR and KNN classifiers) were found to have an accuracy of more than 80%. The RF classifier was found to have the best performance for predicting crash severity in Rwanda, with an accuracy of more than 97%. The most influential factors were identified as AADT, number of registered vehicles, causes of crashes and the type of vehicles involved. The model results can be used to provide useful information to road safety decision makers during the planning and design of road infrastructure.
Primacy of mouth over eyes to perceive audiovisual Mandarin lexical tones
Authors: Zeng Biao , Yu Guoxing , Hasshim Nabil , Hong Shanhu
Published: November 2023

The visual cues of lexical tones are more implicit and much less investigated than consonants and vowels, and it is still unclear what facial areas contribute to facial tones identification. This study investigated Chinese and English speakers’ eye movements when they were asked to identify audiovisual Mandarin lexical tones. The Chinese and English speakers were presented with an audiovisual clip of Mandarin monosyllables (for instance, /ă/, /à/, /ĭ/, /ì/) and were asked to identify whether the syllables were a dipping tone (/ă/, / ĭ/) or a falling tone (/ à/, /ì/). These audiovisual syllables were presented in clear, noisy and silent (absence of audio signal) conditions. An eye-tracker recorded the participants’ eye movements. Results showed that the participants gazed more at the mouth than the eyes. In addition, when acoustic conditions became adverse, both the Chinese and English speakers increased their gaze duration at the mouth rather than at the eyes. The findings suggested that the mouth is the primary area that listeners utilise in their perception of audiovisual lexical tones. The similar eye movements between the Chinese and English speakers imply that the mouth acts as a perceptual cue that provides articulatory information, as opposed to social and pragmatic information.
On Methods for Identifying and Eliminating Defects in Normative Legal Acts
Authors: Devitskii Eduard
Published: November 2023

The article analyzes the legal norms with the help of which the judicial authorities of the Russian Federation can identify defects in legislation and help to eliminate them. The conducted research has shown that modern procedural methods of carrying out judicial activity are not aimed at identifying defects in normative legal acts by the courts, as well as their elimination using various methods of interpretation. This is not least due to the Soviet legal traditions, a mandatory part of which was the unlimited freedom of the legislator. Despite the fundamental socio-economic and political changes in our country, the expansion of the control functions of the judiciary, such traditions continue to exist and are maintained.
Inter-Branch Differentiation of Liability for Illegal Hunting
Authors: Zabavko Roman , Gerasimova Yulia
Published: November 2023

The article compares the signs of corpus delicti (part 1 of Art. 258 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) and administrative oﬀ enses (Art. 8.35, 8.37 of the Code of Administrative Oﬀ enses of the Russian Federation). It is concluded that these norms are related, and in practice it is diﬃ cult to solve the issues of competition between these norms. It is noted that the delineation of these norms is carried out according to the nature and degree of their social danger, taking into account the socially dangerous consequences, means, tools, method, place, time, environment of committing a socially dangerous act. The authors point to a number of problems in legal practice, which are associated with the lack of taking into account the absolutely speciﬁ c direct intent for illegal hunting with causing major damage in unﬁ nished criminal activity, the general intent of accomplices, when a criminogenic feature is contained in the actions of only one of the accomplices. Speciﬁ c legal techniques are proposed to resolve the above competition problems.
Balanced Scorecard Management and Corporate Social Responsibility in micro-enterprises in the Province of Tumbes
Authors: García Barreto Julio S. , Garcia Rosillo Christian M. , García Rosillo Giuliana
Published: November 2023

The research work raised as a objective establish the articulation between the management of the Balanced Scorecard and Corporate Social Responsibility in micro-enterprises in the Province of Tumbes. Regarding the purpose of the investigation, it was of an applied type, quantitative method. In the same way, the scope was of a descriptive correlational type of transectional cut, the research design was non-experimental. Two questionnaires were used as data collection instruments, a survey dealing with variable management of the Balanced Scorecard, another for variable Corporate Social Responsibility. He used an ordinal Likert scale from 1 to 5. Regarding the significance of the study link, there is a direct articulation among the constructs subject of study, being demonstrated that the BSC management directly influences the CSR of the micro companies under study, responding to the research problem affirming the general hypothesis in a degree of significance of less than 0.05, it is say that (0.000 < 0.05) and a mean positive correlation with r= 0.369**.
Professional Competencies and Career Trajectory of Graduates in Economics at the Universidad Nacional de Trujillo
Authors: Muñoz Díaz Luis Alberto
Published: November 2023

The present research work was conducted with the aim of determining the relationship between professional competences and labor trajectory of the graduates from the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the Universidad Nacional de Trujillo in 2019. The study population consisted of 178 graduates from the Faculty of Economic Sciences, including graduates from the fields of Administration, Accounting, and Economics. The survey technique was employed to measure both variables, using a questionnaire as the instrument, both of which exhibited high statistical reliability as determined by Cronbach’s alpha. The research followed a correlational design without an experimental component. Through the analysis of the gathered information, it was concluded that a direct positive relationship exists, as evidenced by a Spearman correlation coefficient of 0.532. This indicates that higher levels of professional competences are associated with better labor trajectories.
Curriculum management in Education programs in Universities of northern Peru
Authors: Bravo Larrea Yen Marvin , Meregildo Gómez Magna Ruth
Published: November 2023

The present investigation addressed the management of the university curriculum in Primary Education programs as an object of study, with the purpose of explaining how the curriculum for the training of teachers in Primary Education has been designed, executed, evaluated and updated in a sample of four universities in Peru. The study implied the revision of the curricular plans of the primary education study programs that make up the sample, corresponding to three publicly managed universities and one privately managed. From a hermeneutic approach, the information obtained with the review of the curricular plans was initially processed from the search and reflection of redundant patterns or differences regarding the structure, definition and actions embodied in the work of curricular management. in the study programs that made up the sample. Also contrasting with the current quality management models in the framework of the licensing and accreditation processes.
Leadership and job performance in a company in the agroindustrial sector
Authors: Paredes Holguin Yomira , Flores Perez Yoya
Published: November 2023

The present study was carried out in the Province of Ascope and had the objective of analyzing the leadership and work performance of the employees of a company in the agroindustrial sector, in which 345 employees participated, who belong to various management areas of the company. The analytical methods - synthetic, inductive - deductive, statistical, survey, interview, observation and bibliographic compilation techniques were applied, the instruments used are the interview guide and the observation guide with their respective records and the questionnaire. With the results of the research, it is concluded that leadership influences the work performance of collaborators, motivating them and favoring the fulfillment of indicators, objectives and goals, thus improving the productivity of the company.
Single-molecule Immunofluorescence Tissue Staining Protocol for Oligomer Imaging v2
Authors: Andrews Rebecca , Lachica Joanne
Published: November 2023

This protocol details background fluorescence quenching and immunofluorescence staining of human brain tissue for oligomer imaging.
Inhibitor-free DNA extraction from soil and sediment samples v2
Authors: Buchner Dominik
Published: November 2023

This protocol describes how to extract inhibitor-free DNA from soil and sediment samples. of soil or up to of sediment can be processed in one extraction, but there is also a miniaturized version for of input material, if less DNA is required. The protocol is based on the DNeasy PowerMax Soil Kit but costs much less. A lot of the buffers can be found in the following patent https://patents.google.com/patent/US7459548B2/en
Housing and Care for Hymenochirus boettgeri v1
Authors: Carvalho Tamilie
Published: November 2023

This protocol provides an overview of housing and care procedures for H. boettgeri in a controlled laboratory environment, encompassing feeding at all life stages and the maintenance of water quality in both a closed recirculating system (standard aquarium) and a static closed system (used for individual housing). Housing can also be done in a semi-open recirculation system (ZebTec, Tecniplast) that is compatible with zebrafish.