bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effectiveness of the Reintegration Strategy of Internally Displaced Persons: Vision and Awareness of its Tools by Strategic Leaders
Authors:   Odesа Polytechnic National University, Filyppova Svitlana , Fox Lea ,   School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ) University of Portsmouth,, Svinarova Hanna ,   Odesа Polytechnic National University
Published: January 2024

The article examines the results of original scientific and practical researches on the directions of the strategy for the reintegration of internally displaced persons in the context of armed conflict, based on the analysis of interview results with strategic leaders – heads of municipalities responsible for strategy and social security planning (Odesa City Council, territorial communities in Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions). The survey results of strategic leaders are considered on a regional basis regarding awareness and involvement in addressing the issues of internally displaced persons in the conditions of armed conflict. An assessment is provided for the effectiveness and efficiency of state, local, and charitable support programs for internally displaced persons. The essential characteristics of vulnerability and its signs and features in the conditions of war are discussed. Based on the field researches and conducted SWOT analysis of support for internally displaced persons, prospects for improving support for them are identified.
The quality of providing medical services through the prism of management decisions
Authors:   Odesа Polytechnic National University, Lypynska Olena , Sviridova Svіtlana ,   Odesа Polytechnic National University, Balan Oleksandr ,   Odesа Polytechnic National University
Published: January 2024

The issue of the quality of medical services is very relevant to the healthcare system. The article examines the state management of medical services and the creation of conditions for providing quality services. The impetus for the processes of transformation in the healthcare system of Ukraine was the low level of factors. For instance, life expectancy and mortality rates, and the healthcare system's low funding. It all has become outdated and inefficient due to excessive centralisation of management and insufficient budget. To implement and support state policy in the field of healthcare, the government has renewed or created several state structures. The National Health Service of Ukraine, which is the central body of the executive power and implements state policy, performs the function of a single customer and payer under the medical guarantee program.
Analysis of the Current Situation and Measures to Prevent Food Loss and Food Waste in Ukraine
Authors:   Odesа Polytechnic National University, Filippov Volodymyr , Sagitova Roza ,   University of Portsmouth, Voloshchuk Lidiia ,   Odesа Polytechnic National University, Jack Lisa ,   University of Portsmouth
Published: January 2024

Reducing food losses and waste is of significant importance in a world where the number of people suffering from hunger is increasing, especially after 2014. Food waste leads to ecological issues, including carbon dioxide emissions that exacerbate global warming, and it can also result in social and economic problems. It is also crucial to consider force majeure circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Russian invasion, and the declaration of martial law in Ukraine. Studying and adapting the Ukrainian experience in managing food waste during force majeure situations can be beneficial for other countries in reducing and processing food losses and waste globally. This article is an interim outcome of the UUT17 project (Research Project No. 1877-01/17) "Evaluation of opportunities for prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse of FLW in Ukraine".
Marketing in the Metaverse
Authors:   National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, Gnitetskyi Ievgen , Lebedenko Serhii ,   National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, Lymar Olena ,   National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”
Published: January 2024

The aim of the artice. The purpose of the article is to research marketing tools that can be used by brands in the Metaverse, and to develop a scheme for their use, taking into account the characteristics of the generations that the company is targeting. Analysis results. Currently, the Metaverse is in its nascent stage, but there are already huge opportunities for marketers in the future because the Metaverse is not just a new short-term trend, it is a platform of the future, a new step in the Internet era. Although augmented reality technologies provide an opportunity to make business decisions not in the usual corporate time, but in the so-called "Internet time", the formation of the concept of the communication model in the context of the commercialization of digital assets of the metaspace is insufficiently defined. This forces marketers to think about how they can adapt their strategies to compete in a "virtual" future in the metaspace. The article defines the constructs of metalanguage in the system of recommendations. The considered features of marketing strategies and tools in the Metaverse are illustrated with examples of their successful application depending on the conditions of working with consumers. Generalized information is given on the dependence of the use of certain marketing tools on the behavior characteristics of specific generations of target consumers and the level of integration of the Metaverse into their lives, as well as a model of the choice of marketing tools depending on the level of integration of the Metaverse has been developed. Conclusions and directions for futher research. Due to the right selection of marketing tools in the Metaverse, potential consumers will receive a new exciting experience. In turn, businesses will be able to sell digital products and NFTs at exorbitant prices while increasing their brand awareness. Although the main marketing strategies that can be used by marketers have already been highlighted, their direct use is still ambiguous, and therefore opens up a lot of opportunities for further scientific research on this topic.
Development of an online store promotion strategy in the conditions of digital transformation of society
Authors:   Sumy State University, Pokhylko Svitlana , Yeremenko Anna ,   Sumy State University, Tychenko Tetyana ,   Sumy State University
Published: January 2024

The aim of the article. The purpose of the article is to investigate the relevance of the problem of developing strategies for the promotion of online businesses, to conduct a bibliographic analysis for a better understanding of this topic, to justify the feasibility of using Social Media Marketing in the context of the digital transformation of Ukrainian businesses. Analyses results. The application of Social Media Marketing (SMM) affects the efficiency of the business, maximizing profits, attracting new customers, and promoting the business itself. It also plays a significant role in the evolution of the digital economy and digital transformation. Thus, it is important to analyze and study this essential tool in detail, as well as the peculiarities of its formation and use in various campaigns, start-ups, and new businesses. At the moment, only a limited number of scholars are focused on thinking about and researching the development of online business promotion strategies. However, based on the needs of today's digital society, the number of scientific papers is growing every year. Therefore, the issue of evaluation of Social networking growth and the use of SMM in business activities becomes all the more crucial. The authors have traced in the paper an accelerating trend of SMM research in Ukraine and all over the world, employing the method of bibliographic analysis. The article details several methods of promotion via the Internet and focuses on the features of promotion through social networks. A detailed implementation of promotion through social networks has been provided in the research on the example of developing a promoting strategy for the online store of men's accessories "SKILL". Conclusions and directions for further research. The researchers applied the method of "5W" by M. Sherrington to determine the segments of the target audience of the online store "SKILL". The paper has detected that understanding the target audience helps to gain a competitive advantage in the market through properly targeted marketing efforts. The authors implemented a SWOT analysis to identify weaknesses and strengths, as well as opportunities and threats of the issue. The identification of the major problems, which were affecting the online store's progress, gave impetus to the implementation of SMM promotion tools. These tools proved to be efficient, resulting in a sales increase, they established the brand's reputation and did the brand's promotion in general. By examining the development and implementation of the promoting strategy, the article revealed that it is appropriate to use that for companies and online stores, and hence advisable.
Study of the endogenous and exogenous environment factors of the mall in section of brand positioning
Authors:   Western Union National University, Danylyuk Anna
Published: January 2024

The article examines the influence of the factors of the endogenous and exogenous environment of the mall on the process of implementing the positioning and re-positioning strategy of the brand, as well as their essence in the conditions of the transformation of modern market relations. Considered the need to apply the business model of brand activity and its derivatives in the concept of marketing. A complex of macro-, meso-, and micro-level indicators influencing the current state and prospects for the development of the market of trade and entertainment services within its elements is highlighted. A methodical approach to managing the positioning of the shopping center brand, consisting of five blocks, is identified: creation of signs of differentiation and recognition of the shopping center brand; increasing the level of loyalty of the target audience of the mall; generation of high-quality leads; support of client relations with key stakeholder groups of shopping center; strengthening the capital of the shopping mall brand. A survey of experts of the trade and entertainment market of Ukraine was carried out in order to identify influencing factors on the formation of brand positioning strategies in the field of trade and entertainment services. In light of this, the brand positioning map of the shopping center is described, based on the motivations for making a purchase decision, and the behavioral characteristics of the young segment of the shopping center's target audience are summarized. As a result of the study, it was concluded that in response to the challenges of the exogenous and endogenous environment of the mall in terms of brand positioning, it is necessary to develop solutions based on data of the target audience and implement an agreed solution in terms of blocks: clear brand positioning; a clear understanding of the current behavior of the target audience; a clear strategy of placement in geographical locations and network associations
Impact of video content on audience engagement: a study of social media among ukrainian fashion brands
Authors:   National University ", Konak Yevheniia ,   Odessa Polytechnic"
Published: January 2024

The aim of the artice. The aim of the research was to study the effectiveness of audience engagement through video content in social media, targeted at Ukrainian clothing brands. To achieve this goal, the following tasks were identified and addressed: analyzing the target audience, gathering information about the pages of selected clothing brands on social media, determining the audience's activity regarding the video content of the "STAFF" brand, and analyzing trends and characteristics of video content on various platforms. Important indicators were identified that reveal trends in short videos and their interaction on social media. Key aspects under analysis included the duration of video content and the audience's response. To understand the impact of short video clips on consumers, an analysis of video duration was conducted. The median duration of video clips was measured for each individual page. Analysis results. This scientific article has illuminated significant aspects of video marketing in social media and underscored the necessity of meticulous strategy development to achieve success. The research has revealed that the effectiveness of video marketing hinges on well-defined objectives, understanding the needs of the target audience, prudent budgeting, selecting the optimal type of video and distribution platforms, optimization for conversion, fostering an emotional bond with viewers, and active engagement with the audience. Conclusions and directions for further research. The need for further scientific research in the field of video marketing is emphasized to unravel unresolved aspects, including the assessment of result effectiveness, customization, and targeting of video content, alongside exploring the latest trends and technologies. Incorporating novel innovative approaches in video marketing will enhance the efficacy of brand and product promotion. The overarching idea of the article revolves around the notion that the success of video marketing in social media depends on crafting a strategy that considers audience needs and employs effective techniques to attract attention and engage viewers. Research in this domain holds substantial potential for refining video marketing strategies and ensuring success in branding and product promotion within the digital realm.
Language Preservation and Revitalisation Strategies. The Case of the Norman Language in France
Authors:   University of Silesia in Katowice, Chowaniec Magdalena
Published: January 2024

One of the most fundamental issues in sociolinguistics today is the growing number of moribund languages that need urgent attention regarding their revitalisation. While there are many language communities that have succeeded in implementing effective language planning strategies, there are still languages that are severely endangered and in need of further support. The present paper examines the current situation of the Norman language. Norman is a severely endangered language. For the last four years, Norman authorities have been implementing various initiatives involving promotion and documentation of the language. The results of the surveys conducted for the purpose of writing this paper allow conclusions to be formed, regarding the attitudes and commitment shared in the Norman-speaking community.
Nom propre et dérivation
Authors:   Université de Tours, Constanza Joëlle
Published: January 2024

Mainstream thinking holds that the morphological productivity of proper names is low. The derivation of Npr is certainly not homogeneous but we think that there is a real derivation of Npr in the discursive genre we are studying, the media discourse of political information (considered as a discursive genre in the tradition of the French School of Discourse Analysis). In a first step, our purpose is descriptive and highlights the existence of a derivation by suffixation of Npr of contemporary French politicians. In a second step, the context of the lexematic morphology, we propose to see how these Npr considered as bases lexemes behave when they are subject to the Lexemes Construction Rules (RCL) and how it is necessary to take into account the specific semantic functioning of Npr in the calculation of the constructed sense of constructed lexemes obtained.
Jour, journée au sens de ‘fête’ et leurs équivalents collocationnels en polonais et lituanien : défis pour le fle
Authors:   Uniwersytet Warszawski, Dryjańska Agnieszka , Kazlauskienė Vitalija ,   Université de Vilnius
Published: January 2024

This study is a continuation of the previous collaborative work regarding the analysis of the linguistic worldview of fête and its equivalents in Polish and Lithuanian, based on text corpora in the three languages. It revealed that, to understand the concept of celebration in these cultures, the linguistic worldviews of jour, journée and their equivalents in Polish – dzień and in Lithuanian – diena should also be explored. Moreover, a partial synonymy between fête, jour and journée may result in their incorrect use of mainly word patterns, both lexical and syntactic, which can be a potential source of difficulties for French language learners. These observations were a starting point for the present study aiming to identify the linguistic worldviews of jour and journée in the sense of celebration and to compare them with their Polish and Lithuanian equivalents. This research is multidisciplinary, its objective being mainly didactic, yet the methodology is at the crossroads of corpus linguistics and cultural linguistics. Therefore, the paper starts with a focus on the integration of text corpora in foreign language teaching and with the definition of collocation being a key notion of corpus analysis. It is followed by a presentation of the results of our empirical study. It shows that the word journée is more frequently used than jour while talking about celebrations and that most of the events denoted by the analysed words are civil, not religious, as in the case of the words fête, święto and šventė. The corpus analysis provided word patterns of jour and journée that are applicable to French language teaching.
Selected Peculiarities of English and Georgian Political Talk Shows
Authors:   Kutaisi Akaki Tsereteli State University, Dvalishvili Salome
Published: January 2024

The present paper aims to discuss selected peculiarities of English and Georgian political talk shows using the example of BBC | Vote 22 NI, WMUR-TV ‘Granite states Debate’, NBC News-MSNBC Democratic Debate, Choice, The stories of the day and Timely Questions. The analysis is conducted with a view to determining the similarities between the methods and techniques of manipulation in English and Georgian political speeches. It is undertaken to answer the following question: Are the politicians mostly criticizing the opponent’s speech and their ideas or are they simply insulting them? What kind of mood do the guests and the host create in the beginning and during the programme? What kind of similarities and differences can be seen in the structure of English and Georgian political talk shows? In English-language talk shows, political discourse is not as open and obvious as in Georgian ones. The host and the guests do not intend to abuse someone verbally or physically. As a rule, the English-language political discourse has a neutral approach in this regard, while in Georgian, there tends to be a sharp confrontation with the opponent.
Słownictwo obcego pochodzenia w reportażach Melchiora Wańkowicza z tomu Anoda i katoda
Authors:   Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie, Guz Marzena
Published: January 2024

The aim of this paper is to present the multitude of foreign words and phrases in reportages published in the Anoda i katoda [Anode and Cathode] collection by Melchior Wańkowicz and to answer the following questions: Does the author mark foreign words in his text? Have they been adapted to the Polish language? Where did this abundance of borrowings come from? When the lexemes or phrases were kept in their original form, it was established whether the writer marked them in the text, and if so, how it was achieved. In the group of words highlighted in the text by the writer, the majority are written in italics. The writer did not use any special distinction towards many words in a foreign form. In those cases when words of foreign origin were adapted to the Polish language system, the methods of this adaptation were indicated. The two largest collections of foreign vocabulary in the examined material originate from Latin and French. Some foreign lexemes were adapted to Polish, becoming the basis for new words in the Polish language by declination and replacement of vowels and/or consonants with their Polish equivalents. The diversity of the borrowings applied is the effect of the writer’s background in the multi-cultural Borderlands, his thorough education and his numerous journeys and long time spent abroad.
Z badań nad językiem piśmiennictwa nowogródzkiego z okresu międzywojennego. 3. Elementy kresowe i inne osobliwości językowe w międzywojennym „Życiu Nowogródzkim”
Authors:   Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu, Lewaszkiewicz Tadeusz
Published: January 2024

In the inter‑war period, a number of press titles appeared in Nowogródek, but chief among them was “Życie Nowogródzkie”. Several dozen issues of this periodical/daily bear witness to the rare phonetic, inflectional, word‑making and syntactic features of Borderland Polish. Much more numerous are Borderland dialect words, words and phrases more frequently used in the Borderlands, and other peculiar words (archaisms, words now obsolete, words rarely used, “neologisms,” idiolectisms and phrasal idioms). 165 such language forms have been recorded. All volumes of “Życie Nowogródzkie” are deserving of detailed study.
Les jeux de mots homophoniques en tant qu’instrument du potentiel langagier: exemple des microtextes oulipiens
Authors:   Uniwersytet Łódzki, Woźniak Weronika
Published: January 2024

This article seeks to explore the role of homophonic puns in the works of the Oulipo group. The study is based on the example of a corpus drawn from the Oulipian microtexts collected in Anthologie de l’OuLiPo (2009) by M. Bénabou and P. Fournel. With reference to the classification of figures of words proposed by J.-J.Robrieux (2000) and the theory of word plays by P. Guiraud (1976), an analysis of specific realisations of Oulipian linguistic ‘constraints’ founded on the phenomenon of homophony was undertaken. The analysis explores the question of the double reading, synthetic and analytical, of Oulipian texts, and discusses the determination of factors that facilitate the interpretation of the puns proposed to the reader by the author (such as context, spelling, syllable distribution, typography). The study of the corpus aims to illustrate the function of homophone-based word plays and their application in the exploration of language’s potential. Homophonic wordplay is an effective stylistic device, but also an important premise for reflection on the linear nature of language, the conventionality of its components and the relations between them.
L’adverbe grec εὖ dans la formation préfixale du lexique néo-testamentaire
Authors:   Uniwersytet Śląski, Żłobińska-Nowak Aleksandra
Published: January 2024

The article focuses on an analysis of the semantic character of the Greek adverb εὖ and its prefix role in the morphological formations of selected lexical units present in the texts of the New Testament. The author begins by addressing the possibility of creating lexical units using the selected prefix, listing the lexemes with the highest degree of productivity appearing in the chosen corpus. The units selected in this way are then analysed in terms of their functioning in Greek New Testament texts, with or without the prefix εὖ. The analysis makes it possible to indicate the semantic contribution that the studied prefix makes to the newly created linguistic formations. The work also focuses on a comparative analysis of the translations adopted in French biblical studies and suggests a deeper understanding of them based on the results of the proposed description.
A cross-disciplinary analysis of authorial voice in the rhetorical structures of research article abstracts in the fields of linguistics and economics written by native and non-native English speakers
Authors:   Polonia University in Częstochowa, Poland, Galaidin Andrii , Bednárová-Gibová Klaudia ,   University of Presov, Slovakia
Published: January 2024

This study aims to offer a cross-disciplinary analysis of authorial voice in the rhetorical structures of research article abstracts in the fields of linguistics and economics written by native and non-native English speakers. The research addresses questions related to the frequency of authorial voice in abstracts, the differences between the authorʼs self-mentioning, cross-discipline-wise and cross-culturally, and its influence on the rhetorical structure of abstracts. The study is based on Hylandʼs (2000) five-move model and combines quantitative and qualitative methods. The frequency of the authorʼs self-mentioning across thirty-two abstracts from the two selected fields of knowledge was determined by specifying the distribution of the authorʼs visibility among the moves as well the forms of their visibility. The results of the study showcase the similarities and differences in conveying authorial voice in the corpus and are discussed thoroughly. We found that linguistic abstracts are characterised by a low degree of authorial voice while economic abstracts show a much higher frequency of authorial voice in the form of pronouns. We contend that there is a tendency towards higher authorial visibility among Anglo-American academic writers in comparison with non-native speakers.
How collocations are represented and taught in selected legal English textbooks
Authors:   Siedlce University of Natural Sciences and Humanities, Poland, Mroczyńska Katarzyna
Published: January 2024

The article deals with an issue which continues to draw increasingly more attention in LSP teaching, i.e., collocations, with a particular focus on legal collocations and legal English. The aim of the text is to offer an overview of the treatment given to specialised legal collocations in legal English textbooks used in tertiary level institutions in Poland. The methodology employed for selecting the textbooks is presented in detail in the Aims and Methodology section. The selected textbooks were then reviewed in terms of their collocation focus and the extent to which they follow pedagogical recommendations regarding teaching phraseology. Bearing in mind the importance of familiarizing students with natural and accurate language in order to help them master the legal genre, it appears that there is still a need to place more focus on phraseology and extend the formats and number of exercises centred on collocations.
Does TFAP2C govern conflicting cell fates in mouse preimplantation embryos?
Authors: Driscoll Chad S , Kim Jaehwan , Ashry Mohamed , Knott Jason G
Published: January 2024

Transcription factor AP2 gamma (TFAP2C) is a well-established regulator of the trophoblast lineage in mice and humans, but a handful of studies indicate that TFAP2C may play an important role in pluripotency. Here, we hypothesize and provide new evidence that TFAP2C functions as an activator of trophoblast and pluripotency genes during preimplantation embryo development.
Association between Chronic Obsructive Pulmonary Disease and Dietary Inflammatory Index in Korean Men Over 40s-based on the 2016-2019 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Authors: Kim Jin-A , Lee Sim-Yeol
Published: January 2024

Background: This study aimed to explore the association between chronic obsructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and dietary inflammatory index (DII) in Korean male adults.Methods: The subjects consisted of 4,267 Korean male adults aged over 40 years in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2016-2019. Subjects were categorized into four groups based on quartiles of dietary inflammatory index score.Results: Individuals with high DII score had poor health habits such as drinking, smoking, activity limitations. The intake of anti-inflammatory items except monounsaturated fatty acid decreased as the DII item score increased. The higher the score of DII, the lower the forced expiratory volumn in 1 sec (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), FEV1/FVC which are lung function measures. The prevalence of COPD increased in the highest quartile of the DII score.Conclusions: It was found that dietary inflammatory index was significantly associated with lung function and COPD. The promotion of a healthy diet with anti-inflammatory properties may help to prevent COPD in male adults.
Experimental study of the effect of the simultaneous treatment of the melt with different currents on the quality indicators of castings
Authors: Tsurkin V.M. , Ivanov A.V. , Zhdanov O.O. , Chestnykh M.V. , Degtev Yu.N. , Kharytonova T.G.
Published: January 2024

The purpose of the work is to obtain results that would confirm the effectiveness and perspective of using the method of simultaneous treatment of a liquid alloy based on Al with different types of currents in foundry technologies. As it is known the different types of current passing through the melt (alternating, constant, pulsed) are differ from each other by their different functional capabilities. The each types of currents generate electromagnetic fields with different amplitude-frequency characteristics and distribution, which determine the sphere of influence. The work proposed to use an innovative principle of simultaneous passing of at least two currents with different electrical characteristics through the melt and with different variants of electrode systems. This method made it possible to affect more effectively on the structure and properties of the melt and, in turn, improve the service characteristics of the casting. In the work, two series of experiments were performed with the application of melt treatment with three types of currents and three types of electrode systems in different combinations. Ingot alloys of the Al-Si system was treated: AK7 (GOST 1583-93), chemical composition: Si (7.3 %); Fe (0.5 %); Cu (0.5 %); Mn (0.07 %); Mg (0.07 %); Zn (0.2 %); Pb (0.01 %), Al base; and non-standard pre-eutectic silumin additionally doped with certain components (Si (8 %); Fe (0.79 %); Cu (1.98 %); Mn (0.1 %); Mg (0.27 %); Zn (0.44 %), Al base). In contrast to the treatment of one type of current, an increase the mechanical properties of castings and an effective modification of the elements of the solid state structure were achieved. Thus, for the first grade of alloy, σВ was increased by 13 %, and δ — by 1.5 times. Also after simultaneous treatment with different types of currents with defined modes, the value of Ψ was recorded at the level of 4.4 %. For the AK7 alloy, this indicator is not even specified by the standard. For the second grade of alloy, after simultaneous treatment with different types of currents, significant grinding of intermetallics to sizes from 8 μm to 11 μm was observed, while compared to the original sample, there is practically no segregation of the intermetallic component by size. The structure of the treated samples is distinguished by the grinding of silicon particles in the eutectic. The total energy consumption, under certain conditions, for both brands of alloys was reduced by 3 times. The main mechanism of a positive change in the crystallization ability of the melt is formation of electromagnetic fields superposition with more powerful thermoforce effect in the treatment object by passing different types of currents simultaneously than when using one type of current.
Development of removal modes of 3D-printed polymer patterns from ceramic molds
Authors: Neima O.V. , Shinsky O.Y. , Kaliuzhnyi P.B. , Mikhnyan O.V.
Published: January 2024

The use of additive technologies, particularly 3D printing, to make patterns instead of traditional wax patterns is promising for casting into ceramic molds. However, when using polymer patterns, there is a problem of cracking ceramic shells during their firing. The goal of the work was to develop optimal thermo-kinetic modes of removal of disposable plastic patterns from ceramic molds, which will prevent the formation of cracks in ceramics. During the study, samples of patterns made by 3D printing from various plastics were selected and examined. Laboratory tests were carried out on a batch of ceramic shells made of electrocorundum. The methods of removing plastic patterns from ceramic molds by means of two-stage firing in thermal furnaces were investigated. The low-temperature stage of firing consisted in gradually heating the ceramics up to 350 °C. During it, the material of the patterns was compacted, softened, melted, and partially gasified. This reduced uncontrolled gas pressure and stress in the ceramic and prevented the formation of cracks in it. The high-temperature firing phase (1000—1100 °С) was performed for sintering ceramics and removing the remains of plastic materials. The influence of different plastic materials on the quality of the casting mold was investigated. It is proposed to use PLA plastic for the 3D printing of patterns, as it meets the requirements of environmental friendliness and cost. The possibility of improving the surface quality of ceramic shells by coating them with a thin layer of wax-like material is also considered. According to the results of research on the surface of ceramic forms, it is proposed to add structural elements to plastic patterns that reduce deformations of ceramic forms during firing. The developed firing modes of the patterns are used in the production of ceramic molds for endoprostheses.
Measuring What Matters to Children With Medical Complexity and Their Families
Authors: Randolph Greg , Coleman Cara , Allshouse Carolyn , Plant Benjamin , Kuo Dennis Z.
Published: January 2024

The Collaborative Improvement and Innovation Network to Advance Care for Children with Medical Complexity (CMC CoIIN) was designed with a foundational commitment to partnership with family leaders to codesign and improve systems of care and supports for CMC and their families — this fundamental commitment was essential to the CMC CoIIN’s measurement strategy. In this paper, we examine key learnings from partnering with family leaders from interdisciplinary state teams in the CMC CoIIN to identify and define quantitative quality improvement measures to improve care and support for CMC and their families, including quality of life, well-being, and flourishing; unmet health needs; and support systems such as medical home, patient and family engagement, and shared plans of care. Codesigning the CMC CoIIN measurement strategy with family leaders greatly enhanced our measurement approach and provided numerous unique learning opportunities for the CMC CoIIN’s project team and state teams.
What Families of Children With Medical Complexity Say They Need: Humanism in Care Delivery Change
Authors: Houlihan Bethlyn Vergo , Coleman Cara , Kuo Dennis Z. , Plant Benjamin , Comeau Meg
Published: January 2024

There is growing consensus that centering lived experience is needed to meaningfully transform the burdensome systems of care for children with medical complexity (CMC) and their families. The Collaborative Improvement and Innovation Network to Advance Care for Children with Medical Complexity quality improvement initiative, co-led with family colleagues, illuminates a critical real-world view of systems change to address unintended bias and demystify the medical model of care. We share candid themes in which families describe the need for systems to counteract widespread misconceptions and bias to achieve meaningful system change. We held family-designed, family-led focus groups (N = 127 across 27 groups) within 10 diverse state teams. Families were asked about CMC quality of life and family wellbeing. We transcribed and coded the responses to uncover salient themes. We uncovered 2 major themes from families with direct applicability to systems of care: “What’s Missing – Human Dignity” and “What Families Really Need and Recommend in Care.” Families shared that valuing each child and creating opportunities for the child and family to enjoy their lives were most important in addressing human dignity in systems of care. They recommended centering the whole child, building relationships of trust and communication, and valuing family-to-family supports to transform the system of care aligned to humanism in care. Families express an urgency for systems to uphold dignity, valuing their child as a whole human being whose quality of life holds meaning and joy, not just as a diagnosis. The highly untenable cost of navigating dehumanizing systems of care reduces quality of life and wellbeing and must be transformed.
“Desgastes e sacrifícios” medicados
Authors: Cardoso da Silva Jerto , De Almeida Leal Luiza Tamara , Bertella Elisabete , Dos Santos Cleimar Luis , Schmidt Stefanie
Published: January 2024

O trabalho docente e suas condições de produção geram agravos à saúde. Uma grande parcela dos docentes tem apresentado riscos de adoecimento e transtornos psíquicos. Assim, este estudo objetivou identificar e analisar, de forma estatística e sob a perspectiva da Análise de Conteúdo, respostas frente a depoimentos de docentes formulados sobre os cuidados dispensados à saúde. Foi verificada, por meio dessas respostas, a relação das docentes com a medicação e, a partir disso, foi estabelecido como são utilizados os medicamentos psicofarmacológicos pelas professoras de ensino básico. Participaram 89 profissionais, que responderam um questionário on-line, os resultados demonstraram que a medicação é um recurso preocupante, 54% participantes utilizam medicação frente ao adoecimento relativo ao trabalho docente; relatam estresse e violência no contexto escolar, sendo vivenciados cotidianamente. Conclui-se, assim, que estão medicados e precisam de espaços de escuta e políticas públicas frente ao agravamento das condições de saúde.
Aportes del proyecto de Trabajo Comunal Universitario de la Universidad Costa Rica: “Promoción de la enseñanza de la ciencia y tecnología de alimentos” durante el periodo 2007-2021
Authors: Araya Quesada Yorleny
Published: January 2024

Los estudiantes de la Universidad de Costa Rica como parte de su proceso de formación, deben realizar trabajo comunitario; por lo tanto, deben participan en proyectos coordinados por docentes universitarios. El objetivo de esta investigación es presentar los aportes del proyecto “Promoción de la Enseñanza de la Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos”, código TC8, en el periodo 2007-2021. Se hizo una revisión de los 15 informes anuales del proyecto para identificar el tipo de actividades realizadas. Para conocer el impacto de una de las actividades se aplicó una encuesta a los beneficiarios. Y, por último, para conocer la experiencia de los estudiantes que participaron en el TC8, se tomó una muestra de 30 de sus informes. El proyecto ha ofrecido actividades dirigidas especialmente a personas menores de edad, aunque se ha incorporado población adulta. Las actividades incluyen obras de teatro y demostraciones de procesamiento de alimentos, clubes de ciencias y capacitaciones en temas relacionados con tecnología de alimentos. Las personas encargadas de los menores, que han participado en los clubes de ciencias, señalaron que es una actividad de mucho provecho. Los estudiantes que concluyeron su TCU en el proyecto TC8 señalan que la experiencia les permitió aportar a la comunidad, aprender, desarrollar habilidades y disfrutar del proceso.
Aproximación a las incidencias discursivas en el debate de investidura español (España, 4 de enero de 2020)
Authors: Ouahmane Abderrahim
Published: January 2024

En las sesiones parlamentarias, se producen algunas incidencias y actuaciones emitidas por parte de los diputados que no están en el uso de la palabra. Las llamadas de atención de la presidencia del Congreso, las protestas de diputados u otras actuaciones no verbales tales como los aplausos, los rumores o las risas, suponen prácticas que pueden afectar el propósito comunicativo del orador. La emisión de estas incidencias está motivada por determinados elementos que las propician. En el presente artículo se analizan las intervenciones pronunciadas por los presidentes de las cuatro fuerzas más votadas en España, con motivo del debate de investidura que tuvo lugar en el Congreso de los Diputados el 4 de enero de 2020 (Cortes Generales, 2020). En un contexto de agitación política, los líderes de los partidos plantearon los discursos para lograr transmitir sus mensajes de una forma clara y convincente. El análisis pretende detectar e identificar las incidencias discursivas que registra nuestro corpus, especialmente en sus formas de aparición.
Overview of Foreign Language Learning from Fiki Naki: Efforts to Find Alternative Concepts and Methods for Arabic Learning in the Digital Age
Authors: Samin Saproni Muhammad , Dakhilullah Tengku Muhammad Dafa , Sanjaya Malvin
Published: January 2024

This study aims to describe the concepts and methods of learning foreign languages from Fiki Naki (FN) in the digital age. This research is qualitative descriptive research. The data collection method used in this study is Grounded Theory. Data collection used Library research instruments or Visual Material Review. The research library used eight YouTube videos of interviews with FN and FN's answers to several questions from his fans and used other media sources. The data analysis uses four stages: Codes, Sub-Categories, Categories, and Theory. This study concludes that the FN learning model is suitable for adaptation to foreign language learning to use a foreign language in simple conversation with a native speaker of the target language, not for academic purposes. The concept of learning FN consists of two: psychological and non-psychological. Psychological learning concepts include Learning by fun, high determination and consistency, confidence in using Language, and Self-Regulated Learning. The concepts of non-psychological Learning include Autodidact, intensive Learning, direct language practice, imaginary conversation with oneself and practice it with native speakers, mastery of vocabulary and phrases with keyword strategies, and effective use of online media. At the same time, the learning method that FN uses is a communicative method with several learning techniques, including a focus on listening and speaking skills, using Mnemonic techniques in vocabulary mastery, and conjugation mastery techniques. The novelty of this research is the description of FN's foreign language learning concepts and methods in self-taught foreign language learning. The researchers recommend analyzing and implementing FN's concepts and learning methods in learning Arabic as a foreign language.
Antioxidant defense of children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis: Association with disease severity
Authors: Da Silva Andrade Roseani , Suano de Souza Fabíola Isabel , Sanchez Aranda Carolina , Carvalho Mallozi Marcia , Cordeiro Ferreira Ariel , Lemos Neves Barreto Talita , Affonso Fonseca Fernando Luiz , Saccardo Sarni Roseli Oselka , Solé Dirceu
Published: January 2024

Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a relapsing, chronic cutaneous inflammatory disease with onset, in general, in early childhood. Chronic skin inflammation is associated with overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as superoxide and hydrogen peroxide. Oxidative stress, an imbalance between the production of free radicals and antioxidant defense, results in tissue inflammation due to the upregulation of genes that encode inflammatory cytokines. This condition plays an important role in the pathogenesis of AD.
Objective: To compare the antioxidant defense in children and adolescents with AD with that of healthy individuals and to verify the association of antioxidant defense with disease severity and nutritional status.
Methods: Cross-sectional study that evaluated 48 children and adolescents with AD and 25 controls for nutritional assessment (body mass index z score [BMIZ] and height for age z score [HAZ]) and levels of vitamins A, C, E, and D, zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase [SOD], catalase [CAT], glutathione peroxidase [GPx]), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin 33 (IL-33).
Results: There was no significant difference in the comparison between AD and control groups for serum levels of vitamins (A, D, C, and E), copper, and antioxidant enzymes. Serum zinc levels were higher in the AD group (β = 24.20; 95% CI 13.95–34.91; P < 0.001) even after adjusting the BMIZ, HAZ, gender, IL-33, and CRP. Children and adolescents with moderate or severe AD compared to mild AD (SCORAD – 36.7±17.4 vs 11.8 ± 3.9; P < 0.001) had lower values of the vitamin E/total lipid ratio (3.68 [0.29;12.63] vs 5.92 [3.27;17.37]; P = 0.013).
Conclusion: Children and adolescents with AD had higher concentrations OF elevated levels of zinc compared to controls, a fact not observed for other biomarkers of antioxidant defense. AD in moderate or severe forms presented lower concentrations of vitamin E, a potent antioxidant fat soluble.
Mexican consensus on cow’s milk protein allergy
Authors: Ramírez Mayans Jaime Alfonso , Ignorosa Arellano Karen Rubi , Toro Monjaraz Erik Manuel , Cervantes Bustamante Roberto , Ruiz Castillo Marlene Alejandra , Medina Vera Isabel de Jesús , Ayala Germán Ana Gabriela , Bacarreza Nogales Dante Vladimir , Guzik Lucía Casas , Chávez Barrera José Antonio , Díaz Madero Sergio , Flores Fong Laura Esther , Pantoja Méndez Manuel Enrique Galaz , Gris Calvo Judith Ileana , Huerta Hernández Rosa Elena , Limón Rojas Ana Elena , Macías Avilés Héctor , Méndez Nieto Carlos , Ortega Martell José Antonio , Oyervides García Carlos Iván , Peña Vélez Rubén , Reynés Manzur José Nicolás , De Ocariz Gutiérrez María del Mar Saez , Sagols Méndez Gerardo , Uriquidi Rivera Martha Eugenia , Worona Dibner Liliana , Wakida Kusunoki Guillermo Hideo , Vandenplas Yvan
Published: January 2024

Background: The aim of this study is to present the current views of a diverse group of experts on the diagnosis and treatment of Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) in children under 2 years of age in Mexico.
Material and methods: The study, led by a scientific committee of five experts in CMPA, was divided into six phases, including a modified Delphi process. A total of 20 panelists, all of whom were pediatric specialists, participated in administering a comprehensive 38-item questionnaire. The questionnaire was divided into two blocks: Diagnosis and Treatment (20 items each).
Results: Consensus was reached on all the proposed items, with an agreement rate of over 70% for each of them. As a result, a diagnostic and treatment algorithm was developed that emphasized the reduction of unnecessary diagnostic studies and encouraged breastfeeding whenever possible. In cases where breast milk is not available, appropriate use of hypoallergenic formulas was recommended. In addition, recommendations on treatment duration and gradual reintroduction of cow’s milk protein were provided.
Conclusions: The recommendations endorsed by 20 Mexican pediatricians through this study are applicable to everyday clinical practice, thereby enhancing the diagnosis and treatment of children under 2 years of age with CMPA. This, in turn, will foster improved health outcomes and optimize the utilization of healthcare resources.