bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implementation Of Management Standards In Improving The Quality Of Academic Services In Elementary School
Authors: Noviyani Selvi , Wasliman Iim , Hanafiah Hanafiah , Gaffar Andriana
Published: October 2022

This research is motivated by the phenomenon of various problems faced by education units, such as lack of competence of principals, teacher linearity, shortage of teachers and education staff, minimal infrastructure and low academic services. Management of education that refers to standard management guidelines is one solution that can be taken in implementing the implementation of education management. The purpose of this study in general is to describe and analyze the implementation of management standards in improving quality academic services at SDN 1 Courts and SD Laboratorium UPI Tasikmalaya City. Specifically, to determine the indicators in the implementation of management standards, including: (1) planning, (2) organizing, (3) implementation, (4) evaluation, (5) problems, (6) solutions. The method used is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Data analysis was carried out by collecting all information, reducing data, presenting data and drawing conclusions. Theories that support the research are management theory, and integrated quality management theory. The results of the study indicate that in general both elementary schools have implemented education management standards quite effectively, educational units are increasingly competitive, the quality of graduates has improved with quality academic services. In particular, indicators in the implementation of education management are in accordance with applicable standards, including: (1) planning carried out by formulating vision and mission, setting goals and school curriculum; (2) organizing, namely the establishment of an organizational structure, making the division of tasks for educators and education staff, providing infrastructure; (3) program of activities according to procedures; (4) evaluation, namely by conducting program effectiveness, follow-up plans and stakeholder satisfaction levels; (5) problems, including human resources in providing academic services, infrastructure facilities for supporting the academic service process, budget for academic service activities (6) solutions include, human resource problem solutions, budgets and infrastructure. These indicators have been implemented by both elementary schools, but in general they lack a complete procedure, which is not based on the results of problem identification and optimization of academic services, but tends to be based on the judgment of academic service providers in elementary schools.
Efficacy of the five-item modified frailty index for predicting a poor prognosis in patients undergoing posterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis
Authors: Shin Tae Hwan , Kim Tae Woo
Published: October 2022

Objective: This study aimed to determine whether preoperative frailty assessed using the five-item modified frailty index (mFI-5) in patients undergoing posterior lumbar interbody fusion for lumbar spinal stenosis can predict poor patient outcomes.Methods: We retrospectively included 192 patients aged 18 years or older who were diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis and underwent posterior lumbar interbody fusion at a single hospital between March 2009 and February 2021. We calculated mFI-5 scores for these patients based on the following five comorbidities: (1) hypertension requiring medication, (2) diabetes mellitus, (3) history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or pneumonia, (4) history of congestive heart failure in the 30 days before surgery, and (5) partially or totally dependent functional health status at the time of surgery. The patients were categorized into three groups according to their mFI-5 scores, and these groups were analyzed. A P<0.05 was considered statistically significant in all analyses.Results: Length of hospital stay (LOS) was significantly associated with mFI-5 score (β=0.196, P=0.008), age (β=0.112, P=0.159), and surgical level (β=0.238, P<0.001). In patients with fusion at one or two levels, mFI-5 score showed the greatest association with LOS (β=0.188, P=0.016), followed by sex (β=0.137, P=0.065) and the number of fused segments (β=0.137, P=0.065).Conclusion: Frailty may not be an independent predictor, but it has significant predictive power for LOS in patients undergoing posterior lumbar interbody fusion for lumbar spinal stenosis, especially in patients undergoing fusion at one or two levels.
Žydų kultūros ir istorijos muziejai Europoje ir JAV XX–XXI a.: vaidmens kaitos diskurso analizė
Authors: Pocienė Irina
Published: October 2022

XXI a. pradžioje žydų muziejai išgyvena daug pokyčių, tarp jų ir misijos dualizmą. Viena vertus, jie siekia pristatyti ir išsaugoti žydų bendruomenių istoriją ir tapatumą, kita vertus, žydų istorija muziejuose virsta universalaus mokymosi iš šios tautos patirties priemone. Straipsnio tikslas – pasitelkus diskurso analizę, atskleisti žydų kultūros ir istorijos muziejų Europoje ir JAV vaidmenų paieškų XX–XXI a. tendencijas. Tyrimo rezultatai atskleidė, kad žydų kultūros ir istorijos muziejų misijų ir edukacinių veiklų spektras platus – nuo įspėjimo apie žmonių stigmatizavimo, diskriminacijos ir persekiojimo grėsmes iki viltį nešančios žinios apie toleranciją, demokratiją, lygybę ir taiką.
South Pole Station ozonesondes: variability and trends in the springtime Antarctic ozone hole 1986–2021
Authors: Johnson Bryan J. , Cullis Patrick , Booth John , Petropavlovskikh Irina , McConville Glen , Hassler Birgit , Morris Gary A. , Sterling Chance , Oltmans Samuel
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Balloon-borne ozonesondes launched weekly from South Pole station (1986–2021) measure high vertical resolution profiles of ozone and temperature from surface to 30–35 km altitude. The launch frequency is increased in late winter before the onset of rapid stratospheric ozone loss in September. Ozone hole metrics show the yearly total column ozone and 14–21 km column ozone minimum values and September loss rates remain on an upward (less severe) trend since 2001. However, the data series also illustrate interannual variability, especially in the last three years (2019–2021). Here we show additional details of these three years by comparing minimum ozone profiles and the July–December 14–21 km column ozone time series. The 2019 anomalous vortex breakdown showed stratospheric temperatures began warming in early September leading to reduced ozone loss. The minimum total column ozone of 180 Dobson Units (DU) was observed on 24 September. This was followed by two stable and cold polar vortex years in 2020 and 2021 with total column ozone minimums at 104 DU (01 October) and 102 DU (07 October), respectively. These years also showed broad zero ozone (saturation loss) regions within the 14–21 km layer by the end of September which persisted into October. Validation of the ozonesonde observations is conducted through the ongoing comparison of total column ozone (TCO) measurements with the South Pole ground-based Dobson spectrophotometer. The ozonesondes show a constant positive offset of 2 ± 3 % (higher) than the Dobson following a thorough evaluation/homogenization of the ozonesonde record in 2018.
Global distribution of Asian, Middle Eastern, and North African dust simulated by CESM1/CARMA
Authors: Lian Siying , Zhou Luxi , Murphy Daniel M. , Froyd Karl D. , Toon Owen B. , Yu Pengfei
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Dust aerosols affect the radiative and energy balance at local and global
scales by scattering and absorbing sunlight and infrared light. A previous
study suggests that dust size distribution is one of the major sources of
uncertainty in modeling the dust global distribution. Climate models
overestimate the fine dust (≤5 µm) by an order of magnitude,
while underestimates of the coarse dust (≥5 µm) range between 0.5 to 1.5 orders of magnitude compared with the global observations. Here we improved the simulated size distribution of dust aerosol using a sectional aerosol model (Community Aerosol and Radiation Model for Atmospheres) coupled with the Community Earth System Model (CESM1/CARMA). Simulated dust mass size distributions peak at around 2–3 µm in diameter and increase by 4 orders of magnitude from 0.1 to 2 µm. Our model demonstrates that North African, Middle Eastern, and Asian dust accounts for ∼ 59.7 %, 12.5 %, and 13.3 % of the global annual mean dust emissions, with the remaining 14.5 % originating from scattered smaller dust sources. The model dust vertical distributions are validated against the NASA Atmospheric Tomography (ATom) field campaign datasets. Both simulations and ATom in situ measurements during the ATom field campaign suggest that dust mass concentrations over the remote ocean drop by 2 to 3 orders of magnitude from the surface to the upper troposphere (200 hPa). Our model suggests that Asian dust contributes to more than 40 % of annual mean dust mass abundances in the global upper troposphere and lower stratosphere (UTLS). The model suggests that Asian dust dominates the dust mass budget in the UTLS of the Asian summer monsoon (ASM) region, with a relative contribution 1–2 orders of magnitude higher than the dust originating from the North African and Middle Eastern deserts.
DeepPrecip: a deep neural network for precipitation retrievals
Authors: King Fraser , Duffy George , Milani Lisa , Fletcher Christopher G. , Pettersen Claire , Ebell Kerstin
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Remotely-sensed precipitation retrievals are critical for advancing our understanding of global energy and hydrologic cycles in remote regions. Radar reflectivity profiles of the lower atmosphere are commonly linked to precipitation through empirical power laws, but these relationships are tightly coupled to particle microphysical assumptions that do not generalize well to different regional climates. Here, we develop a robust, highly generalized precipitation retrieval algorithm from a deep convolutional neural network (DeepPrecip) to estimate 20 min average surface precipitation accumulation using near-surface radar data inputs. DeepPrecip displays a high retrieval skill and can accurately model total precipitation accumulation, with a mean square error (MSE) 160 % lower, on average, than current methods. DeepPrecip also outperforms a less complex machine learning retrieval algorithm, demonstrating the value of deep learning when applied to precipitation retrievals. Predictor importance analyses suggest that a combination of both near-surface (below 1 km) and higher-altitude (1.5–2 km) radar measurements are the primary features contributing to retrieval accuracy. Further, DeepPrecip closely captures total precipitation accumulation magnitudes and variability across nine distinct locations without requiring any explicit descriptions of particle microphysics or geospatial covariates. This research reveals the important role for deep learning in extracting relevant information about precipitation from atmospheric radar retrievals.
Development of multi-channel whole-air sampling equipment onboard unmanned aerial vehicle for investigating VOCs vertical distribution in the planetary boundary layer
Authors: Yang Suding , Li Xin , Zeng Limin , Yu Xuena , Liu Ying , Lu Sihua , Huang Xiaofeng , Zhang Dongmei , Xu Haibin , Lin Shuchen , Cui Jinhui , Wang Lifan , Chen Ying , Wang Wenjie , Song Mengdi , Kong Liuwei , Liu Yi , Wei Linhui , Zhu Xianwu , Zhang Yuanhang
Published: October 2022

Abstract. To achieve near-continuous vertical observations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the planetary boundary layer (PBL), multi-channel whole-air sampling equipment onboard an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platform was developed in this study. The equipment consists of a multi-position solenoid valve and specially designed lightweight quartz sampling canisters. The canisters have little adsorption loss of VOCs and good inter-canister reproducibility. The 7-day recovery test shows that most VOC species (97 %) had a one-week decay within 20 %. Online instruments for measuring O3, NO2, CO, SO2, and meteorological parameters are also integrated into the UAV platform. During one take-off and landing, the UAV platform can reach 800 m above the ground within 40 min and take whole-air samples at six heights. Vertical profiles of VOCs and trace gases during the evolution of the PBL in southwest China are successfully obtained by deploying the newly developed UAV system.
Response of the sea surface temperature to heatwaves during the France 2022 meteorological summer
Authors: Guinaldo Thibault , Saux Picart Stéphane , Roquet Hervé
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Summer 2022 was memorable and record-breaking, ranking as the second hottest summer in France since the beginning of the measurements, with a seasonal average of 22.7 °C. In particular, France experienced multiple record-breaking heat waves. As the main heat sink of the Earth system, the oceans are at the forefront of events of this magnitude, which enhance oceanic disturbances such as marine heat waves. In this study, we investigated French maritime basins sea surface temperature to determine the ability of satellite measurements to track the response of surface waters to these events. Despite some gaps in data availability, we showed that during the meteorological summer of 2022, the mean sea surface temperature was between 1.3 °C and 2.6 °C above the long-term average (1982–2011). A focus on the heat wave from 31 July to 13 August was carried out and showed a significant sea surface temperature response to the heat wave with maximum temperatures measured locally at 30.8 °C in the North-western Mediterranean sea. Beyond the response to intense surface air temperatures, the contribution of other atmospheric variables was not negligible. Thus, we have shown that France experienced an August with above-average surface solar radiation correlated with below-average total cloud cover and anomalies in the distribution and intensity of wind speeds. The response to these different contributions depends on the hydrodynamic conditions, in particular the tides that ensure turbulent mixing. This is why the response is more pronounced in the Mediterranean, where the absence of dynamic mixing (below-average surface wind speed) is associated with an absence of tides. Our results were in line with previous studies and we confirmed here that even if the Mediterranean is a climate change hotspot, all maritime front are affected by a warming of surface waters. Our study therefore demonstrated the need for an efficient and sustainable operational system combining polar orbiting and geostationary satellites to prevent the alterations that threaten the oceans in the context of climate change.
A methodological framework for improving the performance of data-driven models, a case study for daily runoff prediction in the Maumee domain, U.S.
Authors: Hu Yao , Ghosh Chirantan , Malakpour-Estalaki Siamak
Published: October 2022

Abstract. Geoscientific models are simplified representations of complex earth and environmental systems (EESs). Compared with physics-based numerical models, data-driven modeling has gained popularity due mainly to data proliferation in EESs and the ability to perform prediction without requiring explicit mathematical representation of complex biophysical processes. However, because of the black-box nature of data-driven models, their performance cannot be guaranteed. To address this issue, we developed a generalizable framework for the improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of model training and the reduction of model overfitting. This framework consists of two parts: hyperparameter selection based on Sobol global sensitivity analysis, and hyperparameter tuning using a Bayesian optimization approach. We demonstrated the framework efficacy through a case study of daily edge-of-field (EOF) runoff predictions by a tree-based data-driven model using eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) algorithm in the Maumee domain, U.S. This framework contributes towards improving the performance of a variety of data-driven models and can thus help promote their applications in EESs.
Impacts of the ice-particle size distribution shape parameter on climate simulations with the Community Atmosphere Model Version 6 (CAM6)
Authors: Zhang Wentao , Shi Xiangjun , Lu Chunsong
Published: October 2022

Abstract. The impacts of the ice-crystal size distribution shape
parameter (μi) were considered in the two-moment bulk cloud
microphysics scheme of the Community Atmosphere Model Version 6 (CAM6). The
μi's impact on the statistical mean radii of ice crystals can be
analyzed based on their calculating formulas. Under the same mass
(qi) and number (Ni), the ratios of the mass-weighted radius
(Rqi, not related to μi) to other statistical mean radii
(e.g., effective radiative radius) are completely determined by μi. Offline tests show that μi has a significant impact on
the cloud microphysical processes owing to the μi-induced changes
in ice-crystal size distribution and statistical mean radii (excluding
Rqi). Climate simulations show that increasing μi would lead
to higher qi and lower Ni in most regions, and these impacts can be
explained by the changes in cloud microphysical processes. After increasing
μi from 0 to 5, the longwave cloud radiative effect increases
(stronger warming effect) by 5.58 W m−2 (25.11 %), and the
convective precipitation rate decreases by −0.12 mm d−1 (7.64 %). In short, the impacts of μi on climate simulations are
significant, and the main influence mechanisms are also clear. This suggests
that the μi-related processes deserve to be parameterized in a
more realistic manner.
The role of edge-driven convection in the generation ofvolcanism – Part 2: Interaction with mantle plumes, applied to the Canary Islands
Authors: Manjón-Cabeza Córdoba Antonio , Ballmer Maxim D.
Published: October 2022

Abstract. In the eastern Atlantic Ocean, several volcanic archipelagos are located close to the margin of the African continent. This configuration has inspired previous studies to suggest an important role of edge-driven convection (EDC) in the generation of intraplate magmatism. In a companion paper (Manjón-Cabeza Córdoba and Ballmer, 2021), we showed that EDC alone is insufficient to sustain magmatism of the magnitude required to match the volume of these islands. However, we also found that EDC readily develops near a step of lithospheric thickness, such as the oceanic–continental transition (“edge”) along the western African cratonic margin. In this work, we carry out 3D numerical models of mantle flow and melting to explore the possible interactions between EDC and mantle plumes. We find that the stem of a plume that rises close to a lithospheric edge is significantly deflected ocean-ward (i.e., away from the edge). The pancake of ponding hot material at the base of the lithosphere is also deflected by the EDC convection cell (either away or towards the edge). The amount of magmatism and plume deflection depends on the initial geometric configuration, i.e., the distance of the plume from the edge. Plume buoyancy flux and temperature also control the amount of magmatism, and influence the style and extent of plume–EDC interaction. Finally, comparison of model predictions with observations reveals that the Canary plume may be significantly affected and deflected by EDC, accounting for widespread and coeval volcanic activity. Our work shows that many of the peculiar characteristics of eastern Atlantic volcanism are compatible with mantle plume theory once the effects of EDC on plume flow are considered.
A comparison between Envisat and ICESat sea ice thickness in the Southern Ocean
Authors: Wang Jinfei , Min Chao , Ricker Robert , Shi Qian , Han Bo , Hendricks Stefan , Wu Renhao , Yang Qinghua
Published: October 2022

Abstract. The crucial role that Antarctic sea ice plays in the
global climate system is strongly linked to its thickness. While field
observations are too sparse in the Southern Ocean to determine long-term
trends of the Antarctic sea ice thickness (SIT) on a hemispheric scale,
satellite radar altimetry data can be applied with a promising prospect. The
European Space Agency's Sea Ice Climate Change Initiative project (ESA
SICCI) generates sea ice thickness derived from Envisat, covering the entire
Southern Ocean year-round from 2002 to 2012. In this study, the SICCI
Envisat Antarctic SIT is first compared with an Ice, Cloud, and land Elevation Satellite (ICESat) SIT product retrieved
with a modified ice density algorithm. Both data sets are compared to SIT
estimates from upward-looking sonar (ULS) in the Weddell Sea, showing mean
differences (MDs) and standard deviations (SDs, in parentheses) of 1.29 (0.65) m for
Envisat − ULS (− denotes “minus” and the same below), while we find 1.11 (0.81) m for ICESat − ULS. The inter-comparisons are conducted for all
seasons except for winter, based on the ICESat operating periods. According
to the results, the differences between Envisat and ICESat SIT reveal
significant temporal and spatial variations. More specifically, the smallest
seasonal SIT MD (SD) of 0.00 m (0.39 m) for Envisat − ICESat is found in
spring (October–November), while a larger MD (SD) of 0.52 (0.68 m) and 0.57 m (0.45 m) exists in summer (February–March) and autumn (May–June). It is
also shown that from autumn to spring, mean Envisat SIT decreases while mean
ICESat SIT increases. Our findings suggest that both overestimation of
Envisat sea ice freeboard potentially caused by radar backscatter
originating from inside the snow layer and the Advanced Microwave
Scanning Radiometer for EOS (AMSR-E, where EOS stands for Earth Observing System) snow depth
biases and sea ice density uncertainties can possibly account for the
differences between Envisat and ICESat SIT.
Perfil psicológico prequirúrgico de las mujeres con riesgo aumentado de cáncer de mama
Authors: Luque Suárez Sofía , Olivares Crespo María Eugenia , Olivera Pérez-Frade Helena , Brenes Sánchez Juana María , López Picado Amanda , de la Puente Yagüe Miriam , Ruiz Rodríguez Jorge , González Palomares Blanca , Herrera de la Muela María
Published: October 2022

Objetivo: analizar los niveles de sintomatología ansiosa y depresiva, imagen corporal y calidad de vida en un grupo de mujeres con vulnerabilidad genética de cáncer de mama que se iban a someter a una mastectomía reductora de riesgo. Método: 184 mujeres participaron en este estudio, todas ellas tenían riesgo aumentado de cáncer de mama, bien por ser portadoras de una mutación BRCA1/2 o por agregación familiar. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron: Escala de Ansiedad y Depresión Hospitalaria, Escala de Imagen Corporal, European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer calidad de vida oncológica C30 y BR23. Resultados: Los resultados de este estudio mostraron que las participantes presentaban niveles clínicos en sintomatología ansiosa y subclínicos en sintomatología depresiva. Sin embargo, se encontraban en niveles normativos en imagen corporal y calidad de vida. Las participantes con antecedentes oncológicos manifestaban, mayor insatisfacción con la imagen corporal, niveles inferiores en las escalas de funcionamiento físico, cognitivo y global de la calidad de vida, así como mayor fatiga, dolor general, en el brazo y en la mama en comparación con las mujeres sin diagnósticos previos. Conclusiones: Las mujeres sin mutación poseían mayor sintomatología en la mama y en el brazo que las mujeres con mutación, las cuales presentaban más dificultades económicas que las mujeres no portadoras. Evidenciando la necesidad de realizar una intervención psicológica antes de la cirugía especialmente en este colectivo.
مقصد حفظ المال وأثره في نظام الإجراءات الجزائية السعودي
Authors:   المملكة العربية السعودية, البازعي عبد الملك
Published: October 2022

تهدف الدراسة إلى بيان أثر مقصد حفظ المال على الأنظمة الحديثة في المملكة العربية السعودية، من خلال النظر في نظام الإجراءات الجزائية السعودي، للظفر ببعض المواد النظامية وعلاقتها بمقصد حفظ المال؛ لتظهر الدراسة عناية الأنظمة بمقاصد الشريعة؛ ومدى شمولية مقاصد الشريعة لأحكام الأنظمة الحديثة وأثرها عليها. وتحاول الدراسة أن تجيب على المشكلة الرئيسية للبحث، وهي: الحاجة إلى إظهار أثر مقصد حفظ المال على نظام الإجراءات الجزائية السعودي. وقد خلصت الدراسة إلى نتائج من أهمها: أن علم مقاصد الشريعة، يمكن ربطه بكثير من العلوم الحديثة. كما أن علم مقاصد الشريعة يسهل على غير المتخصص الاطلاع على روح الشريعة وسمو غاياتها بأيسر الطرق. وأن نظام الإجراءات الجزائية السعودي له صلة وثيقة بمقاصد الشريعة. وأن في ربط نظام الإجراءات الجزائية بعلم مقاصد الشريعة يمكن أن يساعد القاضي في صياغة الأحكام القضائية. كما أن ربط نظام الإجراءات الجزائية بعلم مقاصد الشريعة يمكن أن يساعد المحامي في كتابة المذكرات، بحسن الاستدلال والاستنباط. وأوصت الدراسة: الباحثين على العناية ببيان أثر مقاصد الشريعة على الأنظمة الحديثة. والاستفادة من الدراسات المتعلقة بمقاصد الشريعة في الصياغة التشريعية للأنظمة الجديدة.
دليل مقترح لتطوير قيادة العمل التطوعي في الجمعيات الخيرية بمملكة البحرين
Authors:   دكتوراه فلسفة التربية، الإدارة التربوية، قسم البحوث التربوية، معهد البحوث التربوية، القاهرة، مملكة البحرين, أحمد ربيع صغرى
Published: October 2022

هدفت الدراسة إلى وضع تصور لدليل خاص بقيادة العمل التطوعي في الجمعيات الخيرية في مملكة البحرين، بحيث يعمل على تعزيز ونشر مفهوم العمل التطوعي للمجتمع المحلي، ويكون مصدرا للمؤسسات الخيرية التطوعية لقيادة التطوع، ومعرفة وضعها القيادي. استخدمت الباحثة المنهج الوصفي، واستبانة لدراسة واقع قيادة العمل التطوعي، وتكونت عينة الدراسة من) 57 (من رؤساء اللجان وأعضاء مجلس الإدارة بالجمعيات الخيرية بمملكة البحرين، وقد أشارت نتائج الدراسة إلى وجود مجموعة من جوانب القوة في قيادة العمل التطوعي تلخصت في: مناسبة الفرص التطوعية مع أهداف العمل التطوعي للجمعيات؛ ودقة توصيف المهام والمسؤوليات المتاحة للمتطوع؛ وتحديد قائمة المهارات والصفات اللازمة للمتطوع مما يسهل قيادتها إضافة إلى التحفيز والتشجيع والإشراف في المهام التطوعية. واقترحت دليلا لقيادة العمل التطوعي تكون من ثماني محاور هي: 1) الإعداد للفرص التطوعية. 2) خطوات تنفيذ العمل التطوعي 3) أنواع العمل التطوعي. 4) مراحل إدارة المتطوعين. 5) حقوق وواجبات المتطوع 6) السياسات والإجراءات الخاصة بالتطوع .7) ميثاق مقترح للتطوع .8) الفرص التطوعية المتاحة. وأوصت الدراسة بتطبيق دليل قيادة العمل التطوعي في الجمعيات الخيرية بما يقلل الجهد والوقت والتكلفة، إضافة إلى التوصيات المتعلقة بقيادة العمل التطوعي تلخصت في: الاستمرار في جوانب القوة التي يتمتع بها القادة في الجمعيات الخيرية وتطويرها بما يتناسب وتطورات العصر، خلق بيئة عمل تطوعي ملهمة تساهم في إضفاء الإبداع والابتكار وتؤدي إلى تقليل الوقت والجهد وجذب الشباب نحو التطوع، تطوير العمل في الإعداد للفرص التطوعية من خلال توصيف المهام الخاصة بالمساءلة، وزيادة تعريف الجمهور بالفرص التطوعية، تحسين آلية استقطاب وجذب المتطوعين من خلال دراسة احتياجاتهم ورغباتهم ومواءمتها مع الفرص التطوعية، إضافة إلى تقييم الإنجازات ووضع خطط إبداعية للوصول للمتطوعين، تطوير ميثاق التطوع في الجمعيات بما يتناسب وأهداف التنمية المستدامة للمجتمعات، إيجاد سياسات وإجراءات واضحة في جميع مراحل قيادة وإدارة المتطوعين، تضمين ميثاق التطوع في الجمعية الحقوق والواجبات التي ينبغي للمتطوع العمل بها كما جاءت في هذا الدليل.
Dynamics of some indicators of metabolism and non-specific immunity of calves with enterocolitis
Authors: Trushkin V. A.
Published: October 2022

Intestinal diseases of newborn calves, including enterocolitis, are the most common diseases of the digestive system of young cattle. Diseases, as a rule, develop from the first days of life of animals. The aim of the work was to study the dynamics of some indicators of the humoral immunity of newborn calves, as well as to assess the state of metabolism, taking into account the inclusion of probiotics and lipoic acid preparations in the treatment regimen for animals with enterocolitis. Sick animals of the first group (experimental I), in addition to the treatment provided for on the farm (diet therapy and antibiotic therapy), before feeding were asked inside 100 ml of probiotic starter culture based on the Enterococcus faecium L3 strain; to regulate lipid metabolism, a 0.5% solution of lipoic acid was administered intramuscularly at a dose of 2 ml once a day for 10 days. Sick animals of the second group (experimental II) were treated according to the scheme used in the farm. In calves of the I experimental group, in comparison with the animals of the II group, a significantly higher level of glucose, triglycerides and total protein in the blood was established. The amount of cholesterol was slightly higher compared to the initial level, but significantly lower than in the animals of the second experimental group. As a result of immunological studies, it was found that the indicators of nonspecific protection in sick calves of I and II experimental groups at 1-2 days of age had no significant differences. However, at the age of 10 days in calves, the studied parameters differed from each other BASK in the II experimental group was 42.7 ± 2.0% lysis, in animals of the I experimental group -50.4 ± 2.3% lysis (P <0.01), activity of beta-lysines 30.7±1.9%-lysis and 51.1±4.9%-lysis, respectively (P<0.01). Lysozyme activity of blood serum in calves of II and I experimental groups did not differ (P>0.05), and was at the level of 5.0±0.5%lysis and 5.2±0.9%-lysis, respectively. In the course of the studies, a positive effect of a probiotic based on the strain of microorganisms Enterococcus faecium L3 and 0.5% lipoic acid solution was established.
Games for COVID-19
Authors: Kermavnar Tjaša , Desmet Pieter M. A.
Published: October 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in various unpleasant affective responses and dysfunctional behaviours, which created an urgent demand for effective interventions to support people’s coping and resilience. In addition to common forms of intervention, alternative approaches have also been explored, including the use of COVID-19-themed games to educate people about the pandemic. The present article explores the diversity of games and gamified interventions developed for the context of the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of fundamental human needs. By providing an example of how human needs can inform design decisions, the article aims to inform and inspire readers who are interested in developing new impactful game-based interventions for similar large-scale crises.
Design for balance: wellness and health
Authors: Soto Mariluz , Xue Haian , Tsekleves Emmanuel
Published: October 2022

Health and well-being are areas that undoubtedly have a significant relevance in people's lives. Design from research and practice has the challenge of responding to the needs and challenges that emerge on a daily basis and those that generate crises worldwide, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, health has the ability to destabilize people's personal lives and currently the entire world. This article explores the connections between design, health and well-being, emphasizing reflections that specifically involve people's quality of life. This article proposes placing design in an active role in the creation of solutions and opportunities that benefit people in those aspects that largely determine the perception of well-being. As a consequence, the design could be considered the balance between both concepts, aiming to benefit human life.
Insights into various approaches of Phytosomes for Enhanced Therapeutic Potential of Bioactives
Authors: Pahwa Rakesh , Chetna Chetna , Saroha Kamal , Bhardwaj Bigul Yogeshver , Kumar Manish , Singh Inderbir
Published: October 2022

Efficient delivery of phytoconstituents is almost challenging task for scientific community owing to predominantly imbalanced hydrophilicity and lipophilicity considerations. Phytoconstituents are mainly hydrophilic and reveal large molecular size which exhibit less absorption and poor bioavailability. Vesicular systems for instance phytosomes are recognized as unique and novel approach to enhance solubility and bioavailability of phytoconstituents and herbal extracts. These are complexed form of phytoconstituents and phospholipid molecules which are also called as phytophospholipid complex or herbosomes. Phytophospholipid complex has shown enhanced pharmacokinetic as well as pharmacodynamic properties in comparison to conventional dosage forms. Different methods have been utilized across the globe for phytosomes preparation such as solvent evaporation, anti-solvent precipitation, co-solvent lyophilization etc. The present review focuses on various approaches commonly employed in the preparation of phytosomes. Significant attributes, characterization aspects along with selection of dosage form for phytosomes have also been highlighted.
MALE URINARY INCONTINENCE AND THE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY: EVALUATION OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD
Authors: Ferreira Machado Adriana , Baia Estevam Fabrícia Eduarda , de Rezende Izidoro Lívia Cristina , Miranda de Oliveira Hugo , Maciel de Souza dos Anjos Filipe , Teixeira de Carvalho Sérgio , Ferreira da Mata Luciana Regina
Published: October 2022

Objective: to evaluate the suitability and usefulness of mobile apps aimed at urinary incontinence rehabilitation in the male population.

Method: descriptive study, carried out with apps directed to the rehabilitation of male urinary incontinence. The apps were obtained from the Play Store and App Store. The search was conducted between May 3 and 10, 2021, in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The terms "urinary incontinence", "incontinencia urinaria", "urinary incontinence", and "Kegel" were used for selection. The applications were described and evaluated as established in the Applications Scoring System items.

Results: Twenty-two apps were selected. Three were specific for men; three addressed exercises for pelvic muscle strengthening and voiding diary simultaneously; and five were compatible with both online stores.

Conclusion: most of the available apps have limited functionality and information about male urinary incontinence. This study is expected to contribute to the development of more comprehensive and appropriate software for the male urinary incontinent population.
Implementação do programa de concessão de serviços no Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses: desafios sob a perspectiva da comunidade local
Authors: Mesquita Alessandra Oliveira Rodrigues Oliveira , De Araújo Suely Mara Vaz Guimarães
Published: October 2022

Este trabalho apresenta os resultados de um estudo que relaciona a percepção da população sobre o processo de concessão à iniciativa privada dos serviços de estruturação do Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses (PNLM), decorrente da implementação do programa Parques do Brasil: Estratégias de Implementação da Visitação. O método utilizado foi análise qualitativa, com estudo de caso, adotando como fontes de dados observação direta em campo, entrevistas semiestruturadas voltados aos gestores e à população local, além de documentos públicos.O caso do PNLM foi escolhido por estar entre as sete concessões anunciadas pelo governo no âmbito do programa, pela presença de população tradicional tanto no entorno como no interior do parque e por situar-se no Estado com a menor renda per capita do Brasil. Além disso, o território analisado situa-se na faixa de baixo Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano do Município (IDHM entre 0,500 e 0,599). Pelos resultados obtidos na pesquisa, conclui-se que a percepção da população local entrevistada é de preocupação em relação à concessão de serviços à iniciativa privada, sobretudo pela falta de conhecimento quanto ao andamento do programa e pela assimetria nas informações. Os resultados convergem com a premissa assumida quanto à ausência de reconhecimento da população local como beneficiária final da economia do turismo. Ficou evidenciada, também, a falta de informação no tocante à situação das pessoas que vivem dentro da área do PLNM, o que vem gerando preocupação por parte dos moradores. Os resultados indicam que, embora o programa tenha previsão de estímulo à contratação de mão de obra e produtos locais, estes incentivos tendem a não se mostrar suficientes para contribuir com a inserção da população mais vulnerável, tendo em vista a baixa capacidade que ela tem em auferir vantagem frente às oportunidades que a implementação do programa possa gerar.
Performing Flights: Perspectivism and Shamanic Epistemology in the Amazon
Authors: Campolina Alessandro Gonçalves
Published: October 2022

Alfred North Whitehead famously compares the philosophical method of knowledge acquisition with the process of flying an airplane. Likewise, “shamanic flight” marks stages of cognitive processing in navigation through perceptible and imperceptible worlds. This article focuses on the cosmovision of the Amazon people Huni Kuin, the Whiteheadian method of imaginative rationalization, and the concept of Amerindian perspectivism. This study also investigates shamanism as an experience of knowledge generation. Furthermore, “shamanic flight,” as an ecstatic technique experienced in many diverse Amerindian rituals, will be explored as a method in the discovery and organization of nonhuman alterities. Finally, Amazonian-based shamanic epistemology will be discussed within a “multinaturalist” ontology.
Multi-Criteria Data Analysis with Interval-Valued Neutrosophic Sets to Decrease Plastic Pollution rivers
Authors:   Docente de la Carrera de Administración de Empresas de la Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes (UNIANDES), Ecuador, Maria C. B. Aurelia ,   Docente de la carrera de Derecho de la Universidad Regional Autonoma de los Andes (UNIANDES Riobamba), Ecuador,   Docente de la carrera de Derecho de la Universidad Regional Autonoma de los Andes (UNIANDES Babahoyo), Ecuador, Ximena I. Q. Janneth , Javier P. P. Alex
Published: October 2022

Whether for human consumption, agricultural production, or industrial processes, groundwater, and rivers, in particular, are crucial. The river is a major water source; therefore, we must do all we can to keep it clean. Inconsistencies in data, algorithms and expert judgments have contributed to the growing recognition of ambiguity analysis' significance. However, it is not common practice to include vulnerability assessment in MCA based Interval-Valued Neutrosophic Sets (IVNSs). To better understand what causes MCA uncertainty, this research examines the factors that contribute to it. Probabilistic techniques, indicator-based methods, and neutrosophic logic are examined as examples of broad approaches to analysis methods in MCA. The practicality, financial and ecological consequences, unexpected social and environmental implications, possible scale of change, and confirmation of the impact of plastic reduction strategies were investigated using an MCA technique.
The EFL Learning Process: An Examination of the Potential of Social Media
Authors: ABDALGANE MOHAMMED
Published: October 2022

Social media as a technological tool has recently come to support learning in both academic and public use. Students typically use social networks to enhance their education by discussing and exchanging academic content. However, its impact that needs carefully study to the vast inroads that social media has made into the academic sphere. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine its impact on the process of learning English language in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. It also aims to determine the impact of employing a social media platform in the Saudi classroom on the learning of EFL students. This study explores the role of social media by giving a panoramic view of the types of social media and social networking sites, the use of social medias in education, social media in learner engagement, social media and students' achievement, social media application in the EFL classroom and finally, social media research in the Saudi higher education scene, and the challenges of each of these. This study concludes that students can benefit the most from these media when they are encouraged to use their mobile devices as learning tools. This conclusion echoes earlier findings in the Saudi context that showed the positive impact of social media applications in boosting students' English language learning. Based on a review of the literature gathered from diverse sources, it is recommended to investigate the inclusion of social media applications, platforms and sites in the English language course descriptions at Saudi universities.
A brief review of the effect of reading strategy instruction on L2 reading comprehension: A discussion of types, amount, L2 proficiency, and age
Authors: Wu Hao
Published: October 2022

L2 reading, as a dominant source of language input, is an essential skill contributing to language learners’ academic success across various educational contexts. The process of teaching that strategy is reading strategy instruction (RSI). A considerable amount of literature has provided important information on the effect of RSI on improving L2 reading. This article briefly reviews the effect of reading strategy instruction on L2 reading comprehension from the perspective of the types and amount of RSI, L2 proficiency, and age.
Օրգանական մշակության պայմաններում աչքերով բեռնվածության ազդեցությունը խաղողի Սև Արենի սորտի աճի ու բերքատվության վրա Վայոց Ձորի մարզի Արենի համայնքում
Authors: Գրիգորյան Բ. Ա. , Օհանյան Ա. Ի. ,   Հայաստանի ազգային ագրարային համալսարան, Հարությունյան Վ. Ա. ,   Հայաստանի ազգային ագրարային համալսարան
Published: October 2022

The influence of the load of buds during organic cultivation on the growth and yield of Sev Areni grapes in the community of Areni Vayots Dzor was studied. The results of studies of growth, ripening of shoot, and the amount of yield allow us to recommend the optimal load of 40 buds for organic cultivation of Sev Areni grapes under the conditions of Vayots Dzor marz from the point of obtaining high-quality wine.
Mars Braciaca (RIB 278) at Haddon Hall, Derbyshire
Authors: Breeze Andrew ,   University of Navarra, Pamplona (Spain)
Published: October 2022

Braciaca, on an altar to Mars at Haddon Hall (near Bakewell, in the north Midlands of England), has been related to Welsh brag 'malt' and explained as 'he of (divine) intoxication'. Yet this is hard to see, and a new explanation from Welsh bragad 'army, host; battle' seems preferable. It fits the God of War better than 'malt' does (a product more apt for Bacchus than Mars). If so, Braciaca 'of the hosts' will be one of many terms from Roman Britain that Welsh (and related languages) can explain. To show this, we first consider Celtic attitudes to Mars, and then go on to brag and its cognates.
Linguistic Analysis of Word Formation Processes in English in the Light of 'Covid' Being the New Coinage that Defined 2020
Authors: Cuper Alicja , Cuper-Ferrigno Małgorzata ,   The University College of Applied Sciences in Chełm (Poland),   The University College of Applied Sciences in Chełm (Poland)
Published: October 2022

The study attempts to explore word formation processes in English such as coinage, borrowing, compounding, blending, clipping, backformation, conversion, acronym and derivation. The outbreak of Covid-19 from a linguistic point of view is strictly connected with the emergence of Covid-19's coinages establishing a trending base of global neologisms. The present study focuses on the investigation of English word formation processes and the nature of the new English words and expressions emerging in the wake of Covid-19 crisis.
A proposal for a systematic approach to moral philosophy
Authors: Caruana Christopher ,   The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (Poland)
Published: October 2022

This article gives a methodological overview of three standards against which it is possible to examine the worth of moral theories and to test their true contribution to ethics. These standards or benchmarks are requirements pertaining to metaethics, moral psychology and practical reason. The proposal is that it is only when a theory answers questions raised by these three areas of inquiry together that such a theory can be said to be a substantive theory of morality. While defending the importance of each area I also provide examples on the way to highlight such areas of relevance.
The peculiarities of Space State Information Policy
Authors: Rzhevska Nina , Feshchenko Anastasia ,   National Aviation University, Kyiv (Ukraine),   National Aviation University, Kyiv (Ukraine)
Published: October 2022

The purpose of the article is to establish and research the features of space state information policy, which requires the following research tasks to be revealed: to determine the place and role of information policy in the structure of state policy and to establish the dependence of the state's information policy on the development of the space industry and to determine the features of the information policy of the USA as a space state. The USA forms its information policy based on knowledge of the use of advanced technologies, including information technologies, in the space industry. Knowing about the threats of their use, the state warns the population by regulating information activities. Therefore, the information policy of a space state is more developed than that of non-space states. An analysis of the relationship between the state of information policy and the state of the US space industry indicates that the development of one area affects the other. Therefore, in order to implement an effective information policy, both areas should be developed. When creating an information policy, it is expedient to create a project for financing the technological base of the state and forming skills among the population regarding the correct use of information. At the same time, it is possible to form laws that will regulate such activities. Thus, planned development will take place. It is important to pay attention to the creation of legislations that will contribute to the protection of the internal and foreign political interests of the population and the state as a whole. Control over mass media must comply with the principles of democracy and freedom of speech.
Różnorodność jako przejaw innowacyjności
Authors: Koza Iwona ,   Państwowa Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Chełmie (Polska)
Published: October 2022

Innowacyjność jest postrzegana jako kluczowy czynnik przyczyniający się do wzrostu konkurencyjności organizacji i gospodarki, czego efektem jest rozwój. Jednym z warunków wewnętrznych oddziałujących na innowacje jest różnorodność. Dążąc do znalezienia odpowiednich, miarodajnych danych, warto sięgnąć po wskaźniki składające się na European Innovation Scoreboard 2021 i prześledzić dynamikę zmian dobranych wskaźników w ostatnich kilku latach. Wyniki otrzymane w ten sposób napawają nadzieją na ich pomyślny rozwój w przyszłości i pomnażanie się postaw wspierających różnorodność, wspierających innowacyjność, kreatywność. We współczesnym świecie, trapionym przez liczne kryzysy, są to kluczowe aspekty.
Akty prawnych w zakresie cła granicznego i ich rola w ochronie bezpieczeństwa ekonomicznego Rzeczypospolitej Polski w latach 1919-1924 (próba analizy problemu)
Authors: Wawryniuk Andrzej ,   Państwowa Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Chełmie (Polska)
Published: October 2022

Jednym z podstawowych instrumentów chroniących państwa są cła. Mają one do spełnienia wielorakie funkcje, z których niewątpliwie najważniejszą jest funkcja ekonomiczna. Po I wojnie światowej, a więc w początkowym okresie istnienia Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej powoływano różne formacje celne, które oprócz nakładanych i pobieranych ceł miały także zabezpieczać granice państwa przed przenikaniem wrogich dla niej elementów, w tym uzbrojonych grup dywersyjnych, przerzutów uzbrojenia, broniąc tym samym bezpieczeństwa obywateli i jednocześnie dostarczają do budżetu państwa znaczącego dopływ środków płatniczych. W artykule ukazano chronologię tworzenie się polskiego systemu celnego w latach 1919-1924, poczynając od krótkotrwałych i nielicznych form ochrony celnej, aż do stabilnych zabezpieczeń granicznych, powołanie Korpusu Ochrony Granicy w 1924 r.