bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Using a neural network instead of the knowledge base in the expert system of web resources malicious traffic detector.
Authors: Rohoza Polina , Yesin Vitalii
Published: November 2024

The modern world of information technology provides us with a wide range of web applications. Indeed, there is a constant need for solid protection of web resources and their confidential information. As the number of cyber-attacks increases, so do their critical consequences for organizations and individuals. This work developed the elements of the expert system and evaluated their effectiveness. The main purpose of using an expert system is to increase the protection of web resources against cyberattacks (such as SQLi, XSS, SSI, BufferOverflow, etc.) by ensuring that information security specialists are quickly aware of the attack presence. The neural network is capable of detecting and classifying malicious web server traffic. The advantages of using a neural network include: effective construction of non-linear dependencies, adaptation to changes and evaluation of “zero-day" attacks, fault tolerance, relative simplicity of implementation, calculation speed after training. The result of the work is a developed element of the expert system – a trained and verified neural network model that guarantees 98% success in detecting cyberattacks on web resources, as well as errors types I and II in the neural model do not exceed 5%.
The influence of different forms of cyber threats on the stability of information systems: analysis and protection strategies
Authors: Osadchyi Yevhenii , Yesina Maryna , Onoprienko Victor
Published: November 2024

This work is dedicated to the further investigation of cybersecurity issues in the context of the ongoing development of the current information industry. Starting with an overview of various forms of cyber threats, the article examines the analysis of their impact on the privacy, integrity and availability of information. The critical dependence of modern society on information technology makes the topic of protection against cyber threats extremely relevant. This work offers an in-depth analysis of the growth in the number and complexity of cyber threats, which requires constant improvement and updating of protection strategies against them. An important stage of coverage of the topic is the analysis of the impact of various forms of cyber threats on information systems. The main types of phishing and social engineering are considered, as well as the consequences of exposure to viruses, Trojans and other malicious programs. A detailed review of these aspects allows us to highlight the key issues and dangers that arise in the context of cyber threats. Also, the article contains materials devoted to various protection strategies. It examines effective strategies for protecting information systems, including identifying vulnerabilities, using multi-factor authentication, and measures to ensure resilience. The general conclusions of this work summarize the need for constant updating and adaptation of protection strategies in relation to the growing complexity of cyber threats in the world of rapid technological development. In general, this work is another step in understanding the essence of the challenges associated with the issue of ensuring cyber security in the modern information society.
Business intelligence and its role in raising the level of corporate services
Authors: Bezverkhyi Kostiantyn , Al Salaimeh Safwan
Published: November 2024

Artificial intelligence has begun to show itself in all areas of the changing business world. With the introduction of new technologies in the digital age, business structures have to adapt to new projects and increase the productivity of business processes. The purpose of the study is to clarify the ways of using business intelligence tools to raise and increase the level of services within companies. As a result of the stated objective, we identified the following tasks: 1) to determine the role of business analytics in forming the company's development strategy; 2) to propose solutions for improving internal company services using business analytics tools; 3) to outline the framework for building business analytics (BI) within the company.
This study presents the concept of business intelligence and its importance in raising the level of service delivery in companies. For this purpose, Deming's course was used, were to find and provide some solutions, represented in the final decision-making process regarding the process of improving and providing services to companies. In other words, helping the general manager to see what is hidden from the eye, depending on the data and methods of processing it. In addition to the above, the stages involved in the development process were shown in the form of a data flow diagram, which is known as the Data Flow Diagram (DFD) for the system used within the company.
The results of this study are summarized as follows: а) this study presents a clear and simplified concept for solving all the tasks mentioned in this study; b) submitting a proposal to solve the problem of improving services within the company by using business intelligence tools; c) this study presents a data flow diagram that selects the appropriate agile process for that purpose; d) this study presented a partial development of the system in force in the company.
Toxicidade do óleo de Neem e do extrato de alho para Apis mellifera L.
Authors: Pires Jonatan Nunes , Arboitte Miguelangelo Ziegler , Pereira Vitória Alves , Panzenhagen Nestor Valtir , Andersson Fabiana Silva
Published: November 2024

O objetivo do estudo foi determinar a taxa de sobrevivência de abelhas Apis mellifera L., após o contato com produtos de origem botânica (azadiractina e alicina), utilizados como inseticidas naturais na agricultura ecológica. Testaram-se quatro tratamentos: sacarose + água (solução testemunha - ST); óleo de Neem a 1,2% + solução testemunha (ON1); óleo de Neem a 2,0% + solução testemunha (ON2) e Alicina + solução testemunha (AL). Foram feitas quatro repetições por tratamento, sendo cada repetição formada por um grupo de 20 abelhas, as quais foram acomodadas em gaiolas, em ambiente controlado. Após o contato com os tratamentos, as avaliações foram realizadas de hora em hora até a 24ª hora e, posteriormente, na 48ª hora. Nas primeiras 24 horas, foram observadas taxas de sobrevivência de 83,75; 87,50; 20,00 e 48,75% nos tratamentos ST; ON1; ON2 e AL, respectivamente. Após 48 horas, as taxas de sobrevivência observadas decresceram para 53,75; 47,50; 3,75 e 38,75%, para ST, ON1, ON2 e AL, respectivamente. Os resultados obtidos nesse estudo mostraram que os produtos de origem botânica, dependendo da concentração utilizada, podem ser tóxicos para as abelhas.
Appreciation of the Ethnobotany of Carica (Vasconcellea pubescens A.DC.) by the Dieng Plateau Local Community
Authors: Adelisa Septi Nur , Indah Novita Kartika , Ningrum Linda Wige
Published: November 2024

Carica (Vasconcellea pubescens A.DC.) is a mountain papaya species with limited distribution in Indonesia, found in the Dieng Plateau, Central Java. Carica is well utilized by the Dieng Plateau community based on its local knowledge system. The decline of local knowledge is increasingly worrying, necessitating documentation efforts through ethnobotanical studies. This study aimed to examine the appreciation of the local community of the Dieng Plateau towards Carica ethnobotany. This study was descriptive research employing both qualitative and quantitative approaches, with interview techniques. The study was conducted in three Dieng Plateau villages: Dieng, Sembungan, and Karangtengah villages. The 30 respondents were selected by purposive and snowball sampling. The research instruments included interview guides and questionnaires. Appreciation was analyzed descriptively with a quantitative approach using a Likert scale. The results showed an excellent appreciation for preserving Carica in the surrounding environment (97.3%), while there was a low appreciation for using Carica to treat certain diseases (38%). Based on age, the elderly category showed the best appreciation for Carica utilization. Appreciation as a practice of local knowledge in the management and utilization of Carica can contribute to the conservation of Carica in the Dieng Plateau.
Effectiveness of A Combination of Kitolod Leaves (Laurentia longiflora), Papaya Leaves (Carica papaya), and Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) as Candidates for Biocides on Bactrocera Pests in Citrus sinensis Plants
Authors: Wakhidya Savira Amilda , Rohman Fatchur , Setiowati Frida Kunti , Abdul Razak Sarah
Published: November 2024

Bactrocera is a pest that is detrimental to citrus farming. Bactrocera attacks cause developmental disorders in citrus fruit, including changes in fruit color (black spots appear from Bactrocera infection) and premature rot. Bactrocera also has a symbiotic relationship with Liberibacter asiaticus which causes Citrus Vein Phloem Degeneration (CVPD) disease which attacks phloem tissue in citrus plants. Bactrocera pest control was carried out by combining plants that have the potential to be used as biocides, namely kitolod, papaya, and lemongrass plants. This combination was used to switch the habits of fruit farmers who previously used synthetic pesticides to control pests.   Natural biocides are expected to have the same effectiveness as synthetic pesticides, but leave no residue on cultivated plants. A combination biocide from the three plants was made using the maceration method to obtain an infusion from each plant. Before being tested on Citrus plantations, an assay was carried out using an olfactometer to determine the effectiveness of the biocides. The research revealed that the combination of these three plants has the potential to be used as a natural biocide without leaving residueand causing damage or other developmental disorders to citrus plants.
Youth’s tolerance of corruption: exploring the influence of sensitivity to monetary inequity and sociodemographic factors
Authors: Gutiérrez-Romero Mario Fernando , Giraldo-Huertas Juan José , Alonso-Díaz Santiago , Ibarra-Barajas María , Moreno-Sierra Mariana , Romero-Mora Sofía , Rubiano-Quintero María Juliana
Published: November 2024

This study explores the relationship between tolerance of corruption, in-group/out-group sensitivity to differences in random monetary distributions, and sociodemographic variables in young students in Colombia. The results offer evidence of a relationship between aversion to monetary inequity and a reduced tolerance for corrupt acts among young people. The design included two experiments: a corruption task (CT) and a sensitivity to difference in monetary rewards (MR) task. MR had two conditions, one implying social bias as a variable. Participation involved a sample of 220 students, ranging in age from fifteen to twenty-three, representing both public and private universities in Colombia. Participants with preferences for fair distributions had a lower tolerance of corruption. In this study, cognitive and sociodemographic factors influencing corruption tolerance among Colombian youth are identified. Likewise, the methodology used to investigate corruption tolerance is outlined and the mediating role of sensitivity to monetary differences in said acceptance is examined.
Migraciones inducidas por el cambio climático: un análisis del marco de asociación país España-Senegal desde la coherencia de políticas para el desarrollo
Authors: Cloquell-Lozano Alexis , Royo-Ruiz Isabel , Perelló-Carrascosa María Isolda , Felipe-Pérez Beatriz
Published: November 2024

La incorporación del principio de Coherencia de las Políticas para el Desarrollo (CPD) en la Agenda 2030 y su interrelación con las migraciones vinculadas al cambio climático constituye un reto y, a la vez, un compromiso de la política exterior de España con los desafíos que plantea África, especialmente en el caso de Senegal. En este sentido, el objetivo del presente artículo es analizar el grado de alineamiento de la política de cooperación al desarrollo de España con las Estrategias Nacionales de Desarrollo de Senegal desde la perspectiva de la CPD, en relación con cuestiones relativas a las migraciones inducidas por el cambio climático. Los resultados evidencian la falta de alineamiento en las políticas de ambos países respecto a tales cuestiones; unas divergencias que se ven afectadas o influidas por los intereses políticos, geoestratégicos y comerciales del Plan África.
Contribuciones de la Teoría Social Latinoamericana a la agenda de la comunicación y la cultura en la UNESCO (1970 – 2015)
Authors: Gil Villa Fernando , Ribeiro Barão Giulia
Published: November 2024

A través de la revisión bibliográfica y documental, este artículo se propone detectar y analizar ideas-fuerza emanadas de la Teoría Social Latinoamericana en la agenda multilateral de la comunicación y la cultura de la UNESCO entre 1970 y 2015. El análisis establece una relación entre conceptos como el derecho a la comunicación, las Políticas Nacionales de Comunicación, el Buen Vivir, la interculturalidad o la decolonialidad, y los informes e instrumentos jurídicos más importantes de la UNESCO. De esta forma nos es posible recomponer la narrativa que subyace a la evolución de la agenda, la cual comenzaría con el enfoque crítico de la comunicación en los años 1970, daría un giro hacia la diversidad cultural en la década de 1990 y culminaría en los cuestionamientos abiertos en 2015 con la Agenda 2030, donde las cuatro décadas de debate sobre la autodeterminación cultural de los pueblos en la UNESCO no aparecen reflejadas.
Development cooperation facing the challenge of global aging: a critical analysis
Authors: Roig Rosa , Pineda Carmen
Published: November 2024

World populations are changing rapidly in terms of their composition by age groups. Increased well-being has been instrumental in extending people's lives, giving rise to longer-living societies. Nevertheless, ageism persists in all areas in society; older people suffer discrimination in contexts of crisis according to their probability of survival, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic. How does international development cooperation face this new demographic reality, which is a growing concern in countries already receiving aid? Throughout this paper, we attempt to answer this question, and others, to ensure that international development cooperation is effective in building an inclusive society.
Productivity of grape plantings and quality of wine products of the variety Krasnostop AZOS at foliar feeding with different groups of substances
Authors:   Timirâzevskaâ selʹskohozâjstvennaâ akademiâ, Dergunov A.V. , Lukyanov A.A. , Mikhailovsky S.S. , Radzhabov A.K.
Published: November 2024

As a result of global climate change towards warming, the whole world is faced with the problem of producing grape raw material with high sugar content and poor phenolic ripening. To eliminate this imbalance in the degree of ripening of grape raw material caused by natural anomalies, we tested fertilizers of various chemical and biochemical compositions and natural foliar biostimulants. The aim of the research was to study the effect of preparations of different spectrum of foliar action on the harmonization of sugar accumulation and phenolic ripening in grapes, and the quality of wine of the variety Krasnostop AZOS. In the current situation of unstable weather conditions in the existing terroir conditions with the established varietal composition of the vineyards, it is very relevant to identify preparations that can optimize the processes of grape ripening to preserve the quality parameters of wine. Preparations with various spectrums of foliar action will be studied: CAGS complex amino acid-humic fertilizer with vitamins and microelements; Chlorella extract (an amino acid complex from algae, the extract of which is a highly effective biostimulant); Agrumax (mineral complex); Biodux – a derivative of the fungus Mortierella alpina, a biologically active preparation of arachidonic acid; technical red grape variety bred by AZOSViV – branch of the FSBSI NCFCHVW “Krasnostop AZOS”; must and wine from the variety Krasnostop AZOS. Methods of technochemical and microbiological control in winemaking were applied in the work; wine parameters were determined according to GOST methods and original certified methods of the Instrument-Analytical winemaking center of the NCFCHVW; polyphenolic and anthocyanin substances in wine were studied using the technique of V.G. Gerzhikova, Research Institute “Magarach”. Agricultural technology is generally accepted, adapted to the local terroir. Work on studying radically different active substance preparations for the quality of grapes and wine showed that the highest statistically proven yield of the variety Krasnostop AZOS, statistically proven at the 95% significance level, was recorded as a result of application of the preparations CAGS and Biodux; the analysis of wines from the variety Krasnostop AZOS and their organoleptic evaluation allows us to conclude that with the increase of the concentration of the extract, phenolic substances, and the total content of biologically active substances in it, the hygienic value and the general quality of the wine itself increase; the highest tasting scores were given to wine samples from the variants of treating grapes with foliar preparations from the group of biologically active substances: Chlorella algae extract and Biodux.
SANITARY AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL MEASURES TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF PLAGUE EPIDEMICS IN THE TURKESTAN REGION IN THE LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Authors:   Vavilov Institute for the History of Science and Technology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Zakirova Margarita Kh.
Published: November 2024

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, periodic outbreaks of plague occurred in South Asia. Plague epidemics covered the territories of India, China, Iran (Persia), Afghanistan and the Russian Empire. At the turn of the 19th – 20th centuries, the Russian government developed special comprehensive programs to protect the border from the penetration of the terrible infectious disease in the territory of the Turkestan region. Special attention within the framework of those programs was paid to the solution of international political, economic and medical problems related to the sanitary and epidemiological situation. The main objective of the article is to assess the role of the Russian government and scientific community in the development of sanitary and prophylactic measures to combat plague on the border of the Russian Empire with Iran and Afghanistan. Analyzing the documents deposited in the fonds of the Russian State Military History Archive, the author of the study concludes that the measures taken by the government of the Russian Empire to control the plague were generally effective and contributed to the prevention of major outbreaks of the disease in the territory of the Turkestan region in the late 19th – early 20th century
Fractional-Order Mathematical Modeling and Stability Analysis of Tumor-Immune System Relation Including Chemotherapy Drug Effect
Authors: Kaya Esen , Özköse Fatma , Senel M. Tamer
Published: November 2024

Worldwide, cancer is the second most common cause of death. Chemotherapy is a widely used strategy to tumor treatment that is particularly effective in controlling the growth of cancerous tumors and their size. We created a fractional-order mathematical model that illustrates tumor growth in the presence of chemotherapy to obtain a more profound comprehension of the complexities of chemotherapy mechanisms. This all-inclusive paradigm addresses both the impacts of medication therapy and the immune system's reaction. We demonstrated the positivity and boundedness of the solutions by looking at their existence and uniqueness in order to demonstrate the biological significance of the system. Our approach involves identifying equilibrium points and investigating stability requirements within a range of model parameters in order to characterize the dynamic features of this differential equation model. Additionally, we ran numerical simulations with various parameter values.
To illustrate the memory effect of the fractional derivative, we also simulated the system's dynamic behavior for various orders of fractional derivatives. To put it another way, we came to the conclusion that the chemotherapeutic treatment is quite effective on populations and that the memory effect happens when ϑ, decreases from 1. The purpose of this research is to assist physicians in adopting the appropriate safety measures when diagnosing and treating cancer.
पं० जगन्नाथ के लोक साहित्य में भक्ति-भावना
Authors: Navita  , Sharmila
Published: November 2024

प्रस्तुत शोध सारांश कला का प्रतीक रूप में अध्ययन करता है तथा हार्वड गार्डनर नामक विद्वान द्वारा प्रस्तुत बालको की कला में प्रयुक्त प्रतीक तथा विभिन्न कलाकारों द्वारा उनकी कलाकृतियो में प्रयुक्त प्रतीको के प्रयोग पर अध्ययन करता है। आधुनिक काल में कला समीक्षा की विभिन्न विचारधाराएँ मिलती है। इसी प्रकार संज्ञानात्मक आधार पर कला समीक्षा की विचारधाराओ में से एक है ‘कला का प्रतीक रूप में अध्ययन’। गार्डनर ने अमेरिकी दार्शनिक नेल्सन गुडमैन की प्रतीको की विचारधारा के आधार पर अपना मत विकसित किया । 1973-1980 तक उन्होने बाल मस्तिष्क के विकास की स्थितियाँ, बच्चो की सृजनात्मक अभिव्यक्ति एंव उनमे प्रयुक्त कला प्रतीको का अध्ययन किया तथा साथ ही विभिन्न कलाकृतियो में निहित कलात्मक प्रतीको का अध्ययन करके अपनी विचारधारा प्रस्तुत की।
To Study the Attitude of Horticultural Farmers Towards the National Horticulture Mission in Krishnagiri District of Tamil Nadu
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu – 608002, India, S Mokesh , T Raj Pravin ,   Horticultural Research Station, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Pechiparai, Tamil Nadu – 629101, India.
Published: November 2024

The study on the attitude of horticultural farmers towards the National Horticulture Mission in Hosur, Shoolagiri and Krishnagiri blocks of Krishnagiri district reveals that nearly half (45.00%) of the respondents in this study strongly agree. Another 20.00% do agree that NHM encourages the farmers to take up proper care of their horticultural crops in the study area. Majority (33.33%) of the respondents in this study and another 20.00% strongly disagree with the procedure for getting the benefits from NHM is complex. About (23.33%) of the respondents and another 20.00 strongly agree and agree that NHM helps the farmers to improve their overall social status in society. It was found that 36.66% strongly disagree and disagree (30.00%) that NHM creates marketing facilities for fruits during the rise in fruit production. The majority (30.00%) disagree and another 23.33% strongly disagree that NHM benefits are unreached to all due to its improper publicity in the study area. About 36.66% of the respondents disagree and another 25.00 % strongly disagree that NHM benefits only the big farmers. One-fourth (25.00 percent) of the respondents and another 18.33% strongly agree and agree in this study that NHM increase hope for small scale fruit processing industries. About 23.3% and another 18.33% of the respondents in this study strongly agree that NHM is a boon for small and marginal farmers in the study area. The findings also reveal that more than half (58.33%) of the respondents disagree and strongly disagree (23.33%) that NHM activities are irrelevant to the needs of small and marginal farmers.
ACNUR - Mulheres e crianças refugiadas: caminhos para a humanização e hospitalidade
Authors: Silveira Laíza Casaril da , Jorge Marina Morales Nogueira , Melo Luisa Ananda
Published: November 2024

Análise sobre a os desafios que atravessam a jornada de mulheres e crianças em situação de refúgio ao redor do mundo.
Imprensa
Authors: Zanetti Giovanna Pareira , Pereira Joana Hoss Haques , Pires Otávio Péres
Published: November 2024

As diferentes abordagens sobre as problemáticas apresentadas nos canais de comunicação e mídia.
Estudos Avançados Interdisciplinares
Authors: Fracassi Bruno , Tadine Rodrigo Martins , Rezende Janaina Drawanz Pereira , Silva Emiliana Junqueira da , Abe Eduardo Yujiro , Barbosa Fernando Campos , Silva Emiliana Junqueira da , Nascimento Tamires De Sousa , Barbosa Estélio Silva , Costa Layse Raquel Leite e , Souza Davison Michel Matos de , Rodrigues Anderson kleiton Penha , Barros Rosangela Maria Aquime de Moraes de , Rodrigues Letícia Santana , Nascimento Clécia Silva do , Gouveia Joseilme Fernandes , Santiago Cibelle da Silva , Bezerra Paloma Rayanne Silva , Jeronimo Taciana de Barros , Paiva Junior Fernando Gomes de , Souza Sandra Maria Araújo de , Rodrigues Nayana Noronha , Silva Ana Cristina Brandão Ribeiro , Schmeiske Cláudia Heloísa da Silva , Guimarães Gleuter Alves , Marçal Maria Christianni Coutinho , Magalhães Beatriz Lins , Silva Gabriela Eduarda Nascimento da , Silva Larissa Felizardo da , Guimarães Mônica Lopes Névoa , Lima Suzana Rebeca da Silva , Cunha Amanda Caroline Marques da , Abranches Sérgio Paulino
Published: November 2024

Prezados(as) leitores(as),

É com muita satisfação que apresentamos o trigésimo segundo volume da Coleção intitulada “ESTUDOS AVANÇADOS INTERDISCIPLINARES”, que reúne em seus 11 capítulos pesquisadores de diversas instituições com discussões e temáticas que circundam uma gama de possibilidades de pesquisas e de relações dialógicas que certamente podem ser relevantes para o desenvolvimento social brasileiro a partir de uma ótica que contempla as mais vastas questões da sociedade. Tal obra visa dar publicidade a estudos e pesquisas frutos de árduos trabalhos acadêmicos que decerto contribuem, cada um a seu modo, para o aprofundamento de discussões em suas respectivas áreas pois são pesquisas germinadas, frutificadas e colhidas de temas atuais que estão sendo debatidos nas principais universidades nacionais e que refletem o interesse de pesquisadores no desenvolvimento social e científico que possam impactar positivamente a qualidade de vida de homens e de mulheres.
Assim sendo, convidamos todos os leitores para exercitar diálogos com os estudos aqui contemplados, esperamos que os textos publicados contribuam para a formação intelectual e a reflexão crítica dos alunos, professores e demais leitores. Desejamos ressaltar, em nome de todos que compõem a Editora Enterprising, a nossa gratidão para com os pesquisadores cujos trabalhos aparecem aqui reunidos, que diante da dedicação, temos a oportunidade de nos debruçar acerca de assuntos atuais e pertinentes.
EDUCAÇÃO INTEGRAL: DESAFIOS E OPORTUNIDADES PARA A GESTÃO ESCOLAR
Authors: Reitter Regina Maria , Cabral Patrícia Martins Fagundes
Published: November 2024

A educação integral, historicamente, tem sido vista como uma
abordagem essencial para a formação completa dos estudantes, abrangendo não apenas aspectos acadêmicos, mas também sociais, culturais e emocionais (Vilas Boas; Abbiati, 2020; Souza, 2014).
A CONSTRUÇÃO DE PLANOS DE ENSINO INDIVIDUALIZADO (PEIs): narrativas de uma prática pedagógica inclusiva nos anos iniciais.
Authors: Moreira Cliciene dos Santos Pedrosa
Published: November 2024

Este artigo analisa a trajetória da educação inclusiva no Brasil, destacando os avanços significativos das legislações ao longo dos anos, que garantem o direito à educação para pessoas com deficiência e promovem a adaptação do sistema educacional às suas necessidades. Enfoca o Plano de Ensino Individualizado (PEI) como uma estratégia pedagógica fundamental, explorando sua aplicação em uma turma do 5º ano do ensino fundamental, voltada para alunos diagnosticados com Transtorno do Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade (TDAH).
Building Social Justice-oriented Resilience for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education: Propositions from Hong Kong
Authors: Gube Jan , Arat Gizem
Published: November 2024

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) rhetoric and initiatives are gaining attention in Asian higher education. Yet, these are still underexplored in terms of their potential to bring about cohesive campus climates. As higher education institutions admit students from diverse backgrounds, there is room for examining how DEI might be leveraged to support growing student learning needs, particularly in contexts where cultural diversity is not the norm. Using Hong Kong as an example, this paper probes the genesis of DEI initiatives and sources of deficit thinking in higher education with reference to the experiences of ethnic minority (EM) students. It proposes a conceptualization of resilience theory from a social justice lens to counter deficit thinking and racism, which helps locate DEI initiatives in building culturally inclusive environments.
Role of Nanomaterials in improvement of food packaging
Authors: Krishna Tripathi  , Vidyameenakshi Sankarsubramanian  , Neerja Masih
Published: November 2024

Nanotechnology in food and beverage packaging has garnered significant interest due to its potential benefits, but it also raises safety concerns related to the toxicology of engineered nanoparticles (ENPs). The primary issue is whether ENPs can migrate from food contact polymers into food and under what conditions this occurs. This review has two main objectives: First, it will examine the current advancements in ENP applications for food packaging, focusing on the latest risk assessment strategies and the conflicting findings from cytotoxicity studies. It will also highlight the often-overlooked effects of food matrices on nanoparticle behavior in the gastrointestinal tract, discussing a recently proposed standardized food model for evaluating the toxicity and fate of ingested ENPs. Second, the review will thoroughly analyse current market dynamics and industrial applications of ENPs in food packaging, aiming to offer a comprehensive overview of their impact and trends in the industry.
If Elected as a non-permanent member in 2026, can Liberia leverage its influence on the UN Security Council?
Authors: Ambrues Monboe Nebo Sr
Published: November 2024

From the exploratory case study method that is also qualitative, this article provides a conceptual understanding of Liberia’s bid for the seat as UNSC NPM with an emphasis on its influence on the global stage. Based on the conceptualization of how small states can leverage their influence on the UNSC to substantially contribute to international peace and security, this paper doubts not the possibility for small states to leverage their influence at the UNSC but is particularly skeptical about the leverage of Liberia's influence as a small state on the UNSC. The paper argues that Liberia's prolonged absence from the UNSC since 1961 coupled with its peripheral position in the international system raised a legitimate concern that resonates with the conceptual framework adopted by this paper. Conclusively, the paper argues that if elected as UNSC NPM, Liberia's position will be similar to the ceremonial role of most African countries that exit the UNSC without a mark of significance difference. It recommends that to make a significant difference, Liberia could take a cue from Estonia and Lithuania experiences cited in this paper as small states that meaningfully impacted the UNSC.
Edge computing: Revolutionizing data processing for IoT applications
Authors: Ridwan Kolapo  , Fatima Mohammed Kawu  , Aminu Dalhatu Abdulmalik  , Ubong Anietie Edem  , Maureen Atisi Young  , Emmanuel Chukwudinma Mordi
Published: November 2024

Edge computing is emerging as a transformative solution for managing the vast amounts of data generated by the Internet of Things (IoT). By decentralizing data processing and bringing computation closer to the data source, edge computing addresses critical limitations of traditional cloud computing, including latency, bandwidth constraints, and security vulnerabilities. This review explores the key benefits of edge computing, such as reduced latency, bandwidth optimization, improved reliability, enhanced data privacy, and scalability. It discusses the architecture and components of edge computing, highlighting the roles of edge devices, edge nodes, and fog computing. The review also examines various use cases across sectors, including autonomous vehicles, smart cities, healthcare, industrial IoT, and retail. Finally, the review considers the challenges facing edge computing, including hardware limitations, network security, interoperability, and cost considerations. The future outlook suggests that advancements in 5G technology and artificial intelligence will further enhance the potential of edge computing in driving IoT innovations.
Parasitic intestinal infection in students of disabilities centers in Sanaa governorate, Yemen
Authors: Abdulkareem Al shameri  , Abdulrahman Y. Al-Haifi  , Ali Salman Al-Shami  , Eftekhar Al-Ghasani  , khaled Mohammed alakhali  , Ahmed Ghaleb Al-Akydy  , Reem S. alsiaghi
Published: November 2024

Background: Intestinal parasite infections remain prevalent in low-income countries, especially among children, due to poor drinking water quality and insufficient personal and environmental cleanliness. This study sought to diagnose, prevent, and manage intestinal parasites in individuals with special needs in Sanaa Governorate. Method: We collected stool samples from 232 students, aged 1 to 18, of which 143 were male and 89 were female. We collected data using a validated standard questionnaire. We processed and analyzed fecal samples using a wet mount preparation, adhering to the standing concentration technique. Results: We found an overall prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection of 83.6%. E. histolytica (76.7%), G. lamblia (8.6%), A. lumbricoides (0.4%), H. nana (6.5%), S. mansoni (0.4%), Ent. vermicularis (6.5%), and S. stercoralis (2.2%). Conclusions: In children, E. histolytica was the most common intestinal parasite infection. There are few methods of transmission and protection for students with special needs.
Climate action and social equity: Mitigation strategies and carbon credits
Authors: Kabir Oyewale  , Kelvin Edem Bassey
Published: November 2024

Carbon taxes are a critical tool in global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but they often have regressive effects, disproportionately burdening low-income households. This study examines the economic impact of carbon taxes on different income groups, with a focus on the regressive nature of these policies. Low-income households, which typically spend a higher percentage of their income on energy and carbon-intensive goods, are more adversely affected by carbon taxes. This analysis explores potential mitigation strategies, such as rebates, targeted subsidies, and income-based tax adjustments, to offset these regressive effects. Additionally, the study investigates the role of carbon credits in income distribution, analyzing how the allocation and trading of credits can influence social equity. The research also considers the broader implications of carbon taxes and credits on income distribution, highlighting the need for policies that balance environmental objectives with social equity. By examining the intersection of carbon pricing mechanisms and income inequality, this study provides insights into how policymakers can design carbon taxes and credits that minimize regressive impacts while promoting fair and equitable climate action. The findings underscore the importance of integrating social equity considerations into carbon pricing strategies to ensure that climate policies contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
Wernicke's Encephalopathy
Authors: Kulesh A. A. , Demin D. A. , Kaileva N. A.
Published: November 2024

Wernicke encephalopathy is a thiamine deficiency condition that has a wide range of somatic causes in addition to alcohol abuse. Most patients do not have the classical clinical triad — oculomotor dysfunction, ataxia and cognitive impairment at the onset of the disease, which makes timely diagnosis difficult. The disease may manifest as dizziness, unsteadiness, double vision, or cognitive impairment. Key clinical manifestations include symmetrical gaze-evoked nystagmus, truncal ataxia, bilateral abducens paresis, internuclear ophthalmoplegia, bilateral vestibular-ocular reflex reduction, and anterograde amnesia. To make a diagnosis, the presence of a condition leading to thiamine deficiency is required. The diagnosis is confirmed by MRI, but even with clinical suspicion of Wernicke encephalopathy, it is necessary to initiate parenteral therapy with thiamine in an adequate dose. With timely treatment, the disease has a good prognosis.
Structural epilepsy: current state of the problem
Authors: Maksimova M. Yu. , Gulevskaya T. S.
Published: November 2024

This review emphasizes modern conceptions in the fundamental and clinical aspects of structural epilepsy. Highly informative neuroimaging, electrophysiological and pathomorphological diagnostic methods contribution to the study of this problem is noted. Current understanding of the pathogenesis and clinical picture of the most common types of drug resistant epilepsy are presented: hippocampal sclerosis, focal cortical dysplasia and their surgical correction methods. We considered perspective directions of fundamental clinical and experimental research, focusing on the study of epileptogenesis mechanisms and developing effective methods for prevention and treatment.
The effect of non-significant internal carotid artery stenoses on the results of cognitive training and electroencephalographic indicators in cardiac surgery patients
Authors: Kupriyanova D. S. , Tarasova I. V. , Kuhareva I. N. , Sosnina A. S. , Syrova I. D. , Trubnikova O. A. , Barbarash O. L.
Published: November 2024

The effect of atherosclerotic lesions of the carotid arteries (CA) on the success of the cognitive function recovery procedures in cardiac patients has not been sufficiently studied. This study aims to evaluate the effects of cognitive rehabilitation depending on the presence of CA stenosis in patients after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using neurophysiological indicators.

Material and methods. The cohort prospective study involved 85 patients (16 of them women), aged 45 to 75 years, admitted for elective CABG. All patients underwent standard clinical and instrumental, neurological, extended neuropsychological and neurophysiological examination.

Results. After multi-task training, the patients with CA stenosis had higher levels of high-frequency beta power (13-30 Hz), while the spectral power of the alpha1 rhythm (8-10 Hz) in this group was lower compared to patients without stenosis. In the case of successful cognitive rehabilitation (absence of POCD) at 11–12 days after CABG, compared with the group with POCD, patients without stenoses had higher total power of alpha 1 power and lower — beta power than patients with stenoses CA.

Conclusion. The absence of CA stenosis in the patients with successful completion of multi-tasking training contributed to the optimization of brain activity with an increase of alpha power. Whereas the patients with CA stenosis were characterized by an increase in high-frequency brain activity, both in the case of successful multi-tasking training and in its absence, in the early postoperative period of CABG. This study may serve as a basis for the development of special cognitive rehabilitation programs for patients with atherosclerotic lesions of the carotid system.
Nutritional support for stroke patients: an overview of international data and Russian experience
Authors: Сhuprina S. E. , Zhigulskaya N. A.
Published: November 2024

According to current data, the annual absolute number of strokes and deaths from them increased significantly from 1990 to 2019. In 2019, 12.2 million strokes were registered, while the total number of people who suffered a stroke in the world exceeded 100 million, of whom 6.55 million died. Worldwide, stroke remains the second leading cause of death (11.6%) and the third leading cause of death and disability combined (5.7%). Stroke patients are at high risk of developing malnutrition: its incidence upon admission to the hospital is about 20%, and the overall prevalence of this condition varies widely — from 6.1 to 62%. Both the previous and the resulting malnutrition is the reason for a longer stay in the hospital, deterioration of functional parameters and an increase in mortality 3–6 months after the stroke. Thus, adequate nutritional support for stroke patients should be considered as an integral component of their treatment and rehabilitation. This literature review is intended to summarize the foreign and Russian experience of nutritional support in stroke patients in order to develop an optimal algorithm of actions in the implementation of clinical nutrition in stroke patients and the use of the most effective dietary strategies that improve the prognosis, functional state and quality of life of this category of patients.
Reinterpreting Iddah for Career Women: Najmuddin Tufi�s Maqashid Sharia Approach
Authors: Muslim Nur Aziz , Taeali Asman , Renaldi Frisna Septian
Published: November 2024

This study aims to reinterpret the concept of iddah (waiting period) for career women using a maqashid sharia approach based on Najmuddin Thufi�s thought. Iddah is an Islamic ruling intended to protect family and societal welfare, yet it presents challenges for modern career women. The traditional rules of iddah, which restrict activities outside the home, can impact women�s social and economic well-being, particularly for those who work. This research employs Najmuddin Thufi�s approach, which emphasizes public interest (maslahah), to explore whether the rules of iddah require adjustment for career women without compromising the fundamental objectives of Islamic law. Using a qualitative methodology with a library research approach, this study gathers data from literature on Islamic law, maqashid sharia and Najmuddin Thufi�s theory. The study finds that reconstructing iddah for career women is feasible by applying maqashid sharia principles, particularly through Thufi�s emphasis on maslahah. In the context of working women, traditional iddah rules�which limit activities outside the home�present challenges, especially concerning economic and social well-being. Based on the principle of maslahah, the iddah rule can be adapted without disregarding the core objectives of sharia, allowing career women to continue working during the waiting period as long as they uphold personal dignity and adhere to Islamic legal regulations. This approach offers a contextual and adaptive interpretation of Islamic law that aligns with modern developments while preserving the objectives of Sharia. The study concludes that iddah for career women can be reconstructed to bridge the gap between religious obligations and contemporary socio-economic needs.
Fundraising and Zakat Distribution in Poverty Alleviation in Maruthamunai, Sri Lanka: A Maqashid Sharia Perspective
Authors: Saujan Iqbal , Rifas Abi Huraira , Juhi MS Fathima
Published: November 2024

In Sri Lanka, poverty has been one of the most pressing social issues over the past decade. This research examines zakat fundraising strategies and analyzes zakat distribution patterns in Maruthamunai, Sri Lanka, where Muslims constitute the dominant ethnic group. The current role of zakat in Maruthamunai is crucial in alleviating poverty. Primary data for this study included annual fundraising and distribution reports from the Zakat Fund, covering the years 2019 to 2023. As part of this qualitative research, unstructured interviews were conducted with the president, general secretary, deputy president, assistant secretary, members, and prominent individuals in the region. Data analysis was conducted using coding and is presented descriptively through the maqasid sharia approach. The results of this study indicate that the distribution of zakat funds in Maruthamunai has been less effective due to several factors, including insufficient receipt of zakat funds and inadequately structured internal distribution policies. Policymakers should focus on prioritizing the primary level of welfare needs (mashlahah dharuriyyah). Within this framework, the maqasid sharia perspective emphasizes the development of human resources as a priority over material development. Therefore, despite the relatively high poverty rate, the objectives of preserving religion, safeguarding human life, ensuring generational continuity, protecting intellect, and promoting wealth circulation can still be effectively pursued.
Scaffolding learning through reflection: Finnish language students recycling, negotiating, and reinterpreting instructions in a portfolio assignment
Authors: Räsänen Elisa
Published: November 2024

Students’ everyday life interactions in the wild are an important resource for their language learning, and reflection helps in utilizing the learning potential of these experiences. Students need scaffolding to benefit from reflection, and task design must support learners’ agency. These requirements suggest a need to examine and develop such reflection tasks. This paper examines a portfolio task developed by the teacher-researcher to enhance students’ learning in the wild as part of an U.S. university-level Finnish Studies program. Drawing on nexus analysis and using discourse analysis, the paper maps and analyzes how phrases from the instructions circulate to the subsequent reflections, and what the implications of this circulation are for the discourses created as well as for learning. The analysis reveals how the students recycle, negotiate, and reinterpret phrases from the original task, and how the task scaffolds the reflections. Pedagogical implications focus on how the task can be developed. The author advocates for the use of nexus analysis in teacher research to bridge research practice with task development and instructional change. As part of their training, pre-service teachers are recommended to collect and analyze student data to study the implications of the learning tasks they develop and use.
Vaativaa vai vahingollista valmentamista – missä menee raja? Suomalaisten päivälehtien uutisointi valmentajien epäasiallisesta käytöksestä ja negatiivisesta palautediskurssista urheiluvalmennuksessa
Authors: Koivisto Johanna , Kingelin-Orrenmaa Zea
Published: November 2024

In this article, we focus on Finnish daily newspapers’ coverage of inappropriate behaviour and negative feedback from sports coaches towards their trainees. The aim of the study is to explore the reported content and meanings of the feedback given by coaches and highlight the negative feedback discourses produced by the news in which the coach’s biopower is directed at the athlete. The research data consists of 23 sports news articles published in 16 different daily newspapers. The data was collected from the digital newspaper service epress.fi, using the search command “valmentajan epäasiallinen*” (eng. “coach’s inappropriate*”). Our research method is based on critical discourse analysis and its key concepts such as biopower, discourse practice, sociocultural practice, ideology, hegemony and discursive field, but otherwise, we combine different discourse theories relatively freely in our analysis.
Luokanopettajaopiskelijat kielellisiä havaintojaan selittämässä
Authors: Hankala Mari , Torvelainen Päivi , Aalto Eija , Kauppinen Merja , Mustonen Sanna , Tarnanen Mirja
Published: November 2024

In light of previous research, it is important to examine class teachers’ perceptions of language so that we can develop pedagogical practices to evoke pupils’ interest and enthusiasm towards the language. In this article, we study what student teachers perceive about language and how they conceptualise their perceptions. We examined 264 student teachers’ interpretations of two sentences with different ambiguities and a nonsense sentence. The data were analysed using both theory- and data-driven qualitative content analysis. The results showed that many students already had a high level of metalinguistic competence: they perceived the ambiguity of the sentences, approached the nonsense sentence with relevant concepts and were able to explicate their linguistic deduction. However, some of the students had challenges, for example in using metalanguage, or they perceived the sentences mainly from a normative perspective. The results can be utilized in developing teaching practices in teacher education and in enhancing the language awareness of student teachers.