bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Inhibitory Effects of a Factor B–Binding DNA Aptamer Family Supersede the Gain of Function of Factor B Variants Associated with Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Authors: Duan Huiquan , Zhang Ying , Otis Matthew R , Drolet Daniel W , Geisbrecht Brian V
Published: October 2024

Aptamers are short, single-stranded oligonucleotides that selectively bind to target biomolecules. Although they generally exhibit good binding specificity, their affinities are often limited because of the relative lack of hydrophobic groups in nucleic acids. Chemically modified nucleotides incorporating hydrophobic structures into uracil have been synthesized to address this obstacle. Modified DNA aptamers containing such nonstandard nucleotides have been developed for >20 different complement proteins. These modified aptamers show increased affinity and enhanced serum stability and have potential value as therapeutic agents. We recently conducted a structure/function study on a family of modified DNA aptamers that bind specifically to complement Factor B (FB). This work revealed that these aptamers selectively inhibit the complement alternative pathway (AP) by preventing the formation of the AP complement component C3 (C3) proconvertase complex, C3bB. Certain patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome express gain-of-function variants of FB that enhance the formation of the proconvertase complex and/or decrease the efficacy of endogenous regulators against the C3 convertases they form. To investigate whether these FB-binding aptamers could override the effects of disease-causing mutations in FB, we examined how they interacted with several FB variants, including D279G, F286L, K323E, and K350N, in various assays of complement function. We found that the inhibitory effect of the FB-binding aptamers superseded the gain-of-function mutations in FB, although the aptamers could not dissociate preformed C3 convertases. These findings suggest that FB-binding aptamers could be further developed as a potential treatment for certain atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome patients or those with other diseases characterized by excessive complement activity.
Evaluation of asthma control after reinforcement of proper inhaler techniques in a tertiary care center in northern India
Authors: Gill Manav Raj Singh , Gupta Sparsh , Sharma Amit , Ish Pranav , Pandey Deepak
Published: October 2024

Asthma is an obstructive lung disease with high prevalence. Symptom control in asthma remains poor despite significant advancements in treatment guidelines and inhalational devices. This is often attributed to inadequate patient adherence to the inhaler technique and insufficient education on its long-term use. Through this study, we aimed to assess the impact of reinforcement of proper inhaler technique on asthma symptom control and quality of life. A prospective cohort of 400 asthma patients using dry powder inhalers and metered dose inhalers was recruited in the outpatient clinic of our hospital. At the time of recruitment, the correctness of inhaler technique usage was assessed, and the pre-test Inhaler Technique Score (ITS) was recorded for each patient. Then, a ten-step inhalation technique was taught through demonstration, and the post-test ITS score was recorded again. This was done for each patient at monthly intervals for 3 months. Along with it, two tailored questionnaires, the Asthma Control Test (ACT) and Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ), were administered at each visit to assess disease control and quality of life. Significant enhancements in inhalation technique were noted from the first to the third visit using the ten-step inhalation usage scores, which improved from 6.91 to 9.87 (out of 10) (p<0.001), paralleled by ACT score increases from 17.06 to 19.37 (out of 25) (p<0.001) from visits one to two, and from 19.37 to 20.52 (out of 25) (p<0.001) from visits two to three, signifying improvement in symptom control. Quality of life similarly improved from 4.45 to 5.12 to 5.45 (out of 7) (p<0.001) across the three visits as assessed by AQLQ. In conclusion, promoting proper inhaler technique through structured education programs is crucial for optimizing long-term asthma management and enhancing patients' quality of life.
Associations between taxi drivers’ aggressive driving behavior and sleep, cognition, and psychological factors in Korea: negative binomial regression analysis
Authors: Ok Jong Sun , Kim Hyeongsu , An Soo Young , Kim Mi Young
Published: October 2024

OBJECTIVES: Aggressive driving behavior is a significant predictor of traffic accidents. In particular, the driving behavior of taxi drivers is a critical issue that can impact the safety of both drivers and passengers. This study explored the sleep, cognitive, and psychological factors associated with taxi drivers’ aggressive driving behavior.METHODS: In this descriptive study, a self-report questionnaire was distributed to taxi drivers in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province from August 22, 2022 to December 30, 2022. In all, 992 respondents were analyzed using negative binomial regression.RESULTS: The mean score for aggressive driving behavior among taxi drivers was 13.76±11.47, with sub-scores of 3.46±3.48 for lapse, 3.31±3.16 for error, and 6.99±5.76 for violation. Contributing factors included sleep disorders, cognitive decline, and psychological factors. A higher score for aggressive driving behavior was associated with an increased severity of insomnia and daytime sleepiness, higher rates of cognitive failure, and elevated levels of depression and stress.CONCLUSIONS: Our findings highlight the importance of addressing the sleep, cognitive, and psychological factors associated with aggressive driving behaviors among taxi drivers. Further study is needed to evaluate the causal relationship. In addition, it is imperative to develop educational programs and interventions to manage these issues effectively.
Przyczynek do analizy kancelarii brytyjskiego Home Office w okresie międzywojennym
Authors: Smoczyński Marcin
Published: October 2024

Artykuł podejmuje nieznane dotąd w polskim piśmiennictwie zagadnienie biurowości brytyjskiego Home Office w okresie międzywojennym, a jego głównym celem jest przyczynkowe przedstawienie działań kancelarii tej jednostki organizacyjnej. Punkt wyjścia w rozważaniach stanowi przybliżenie najważniejszych wydarzeń w historii urzędu od jego powstania do II wojny światowej. Kolejne części artykułu poświęcono na przedstawienie kompetencji merytorycznych urzędu do 1939 r. oraz jego struktury organizacyjnej w dwudziestoleciu międzywojennym. W ostatniej części omówiono funkcjonowanie kancelarii głównej (Registry) wraz z przyczynkowym scharakteryzowaniem wykonywania przez nią czynności kancelaryjnych od przyjęcia korespondencji do przechowywania akt spraw. Głównym wnioskiem płynącym z analizy jest rozpoznanie w Home Office dziennikowej, w pełni scentralizowanej kancelarii.
Reliable Part-of-Speech Tagging of Historical Corpora through Set-Valued Prediction
Authors: Heid Stefan , Wever Marcel , Hüllermeier Eyke
Published: October 2024

Syntactic annotation of corpora in the form of part-of-speech (POS) tags is a
key requirement for both linguistic research and subsequent automated natural
language processing (NLP) tasks. This problem is commonly tackled using machine
learning methods, i.e., by training a POS tagger on a sufficiently large corpus
of labeled data. While the problem of POS tagging can essentially be considered
as solved for modern languages, historical corpora turn out to be much more
difficult, especially due to the lack of native speakers and sparsity of
training data. Moreover, most texts have no sentences as we know them today,
nor a common orthography. These irregularities render the task of automated POS
tagging more difficult and error-prone. Under these circumstances, instead of
forcing the POS tagger to predict and commit to a single tag, it should be
enabled to express its uncertainty. In this paper, we consider POS tagging
within the framework of set-valued prediction, which allows the POS tagger to
express its uncertainty via predicting a set of candidate POS tags instead of
guessing a single one. The goal is to guarantee a high confidence that the
correct POS tag is included while keeping the number of candidates small. In
our experimental study, we find that extending state-of-the-art POS taggers to
set-valued prediction yields more precise and robust taggings, especially for
unknown words, i.e., words not occurring in the training data.
SMARTER-database: a tool to integrate SNP array datasets for sheep and goat breeds
Authors: Cozzi Paolo , Manunza Arianna , Ramirez-Diaz Johanna , Tsartsianidou Valentina , Gkagkavouzis Konstantinos , Peraza Pablo , Johansson Anna Maria , Arranz Juan José , Freire Fernando , Kusza Szilvia , Biscarini Filippo , Peters Lucy , Tosser-Klopp Gwenola , Ciappesoni Gabriel , Triantafyllidis Alexandros , Rupp Rachel , Servin Bertrand , Stella Alessandra
Published: October 2024

Underutilized sheep and goat breeds can adapt to challenging environments due to their genetics. Integrating publicly available genomic datasets with new data will facilitate genetic diversity analyses; however, this process is complicated by data discrepancies, such as outdated assembly versions or different data formats. Here, we present the SMARTER-database, a collection of tools and scripts to standardize genomic data and metadata, mainly from SNP chip arrays on global small ruminant populations, with a focus on reproducibility. SMARTER-database harmonizes genotypes for about 12,000 sheep and 6,000 goats to a uniform coding and assembly version. Users can access the genotype data via File Transfer Protocol and interact with the metadata through a web interface or using their custom scripts, enabling efficient filtering and selection of samples. These tools will empower researchers to focus on the crucial aspects of adaptation and contribute to livestock sustainability, leveraging the rich dataset provided by the SMARTER-database.

Availability and implementation
The code is available as open-source software under the MIT license at https://github.com/cnr-ibba/SMARTER-database.
Use of interactive technologies in an innovative educational environment
Authors: Molodovska Yuliia , Vainola Roman , Lisnevska Nataliia , Biriuk Liudmyla , Kostenko Larysa , Bosyi Oleksandr
Published: October 2024

The article analyzes the content and system of interactive technologies in an innovative educational environment, substantiates the components of interactive technology, and reveals the main pedagogical idea and main requirements in the mode of interactive technology for successful learning. Types of active methods in the mode of interactive technology are grouped and analyzed for successful learning and stimulation of the natural activity of students. Ways of creating an innovative educational environment in a higher education institution in the mode of interactive technology are shown. The most effective technologies that we recommend in the interactivity mode have been analyzed. The stages of development of interactive learning technology in the innovative educational environment of a higher school are shown. The impact of the active implementation of information and communication technologies, modern digital tools, and new technological means of learning on the possibilities of using interactive technologies in an innovative educational environment is proven. This is due to the need for innovative training of a generation of new specialists capable of competently and quickly applying the results of scientific and technical progress in professional and educational activities, in particular, the Internet, web technologies, smartphones, digital educational platforms, cloud services, electronic educational resources, artificial intelligence, and other modern devices.
Educational aspect in the legal regulation of scientific research in the constituent instruments of UN Specialized Agencies
Authors: Tytska Yana
Published: October 2024

The aim of the article is to explore how the integration of educational aspects into the legal regulation of scientific research is addressed within the constituent instruments of UN specialized agencies. It seeks to show how education serves as a bridge between scientific advancements and their practical applications, making research more accessible to society. The article identifies a gap in systematic scholarly inquiry into international legal cooperation on scientific research, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive analysis. The methodology employed includes comparative and systematic analysis of relevant international legal documents, focusing on how scientific activity is reflected in the statutory frameworks of various UN organizations. The article applies methods of analysis and synthesis, as well as structural, formal-legal, and hermeneutic approaches, utilizing both deduction and induction. The most relevant results indicate that scientific activity is consistently regulated within key treaties, especially in the UNESCO Constitution and IAEA Statute. The article also identifies references to science and scientific activity in the statutes of other organizations, including the World Meteorological Organization, WHO, FAO, and the International Maritime Organization, showing the wide regulatory framework governing scientific research across different sectors.
The impact of educational programmes on building safety culture in modern society
Authors: Boyko Angela , Nahliukov Ihor , Balukh Mykola , Zinchenko Hanna , Kosteniuk Liudmyla
Published: October 2024

Safety culture is an important element in the development of human thinking before making decisions in emergency situations. The aim of the study is to determine the specifics of the impact of educational programmes on building safety culture in modern society. The authors achieved the aim of the study by employing of the method of analysis, the Likert scale, the impact ratio calculations, the criterion of psychological training, the response coefficient, the J. Phillips’ correlation coefficient. The study determined that it is necessary to take into account the development of psychological stability, the impact of possible risks for building a safety culture. It is also necessary to ensure consideration of simulated situations for identifying response mechanisms. The study established that the influence of educational programmes on building safety culture is related to the development of logical thinking. The practical significance of the work consists in determining the mechanisms that have the greatest impact on the possibility of forming a safety culture in the educational process. The research prospects will be related to the comparison of the effectiveness of the proposed mechanisms during the management of emergency situations in the context of martial law and the influence of adverse weather conditions.
Correlation between students’ emotional intelligence and emotional dependency
Authors: Zhylin Mykhailo , Mendelo Viktoriia , Hrytsuk Oksana , Kononenko Tetiana , Shamalo Svitlana
Published: October 2024

The aim of the article is to determine the specifics of the relationship between the components of emotional intelligence (EI) and the emotional dependency (ED) reactions in student age. The MSCEIT (The Mayer–Salovey–Caruzo Emotional Intelligence Test) and R. Hirshfield’s Interpersonal Dependence Test were used to achieve the aim and objectives of the study. The article analyses the dynamics and correlation of indicators for educational courses at the bachelor’s level of higher education institutions (HEIs). The prevalence of the medium indicators of the levels of EI and manifestations of ED was found during the studied period. A significant increase in EI indicators was determined between the second and third years of study. A gradual decrease in the ED reaction before the completion of studies in HEIs was recorded. Significant correlations of the ED parameters with the conscious management of emotions, the ability to understand and identify experiences were calculated. Most often, the connections between the EI components were established to manifested with the level of self-confidence. It can be stated that high EI indicators determine a decrease in EI. The research prospects may be the development and verification of the effectiveness of programmes for EI development at student age.
Use of interactive electronic educational video resources for professional training of specialists
Authors: Krokhmal Alla , Tymchenko Alla , Shayner Hanna , Lytvynov Andrii , Drobin Andrii
Published: October 2024

The article proves the relevance and main tasks of using interactive electronic educational video resources for the professional training of specialists. The classification and features of interactive electronic educational video resources for the professional training of specialists are presented. The content and features of creating an educational video are disclosed, and their role in the training of specialists is disclosed, the advantages of using video in the educational process during distance education are shown. The significance of using interactive electronic educational video resources for preserving the continuity of education and the possibility of participants' communication in the educational process through platforms, e-mail, messengers (Telegram, Viber, etc.), video conferences, etc., is shown. The importance and advantages of mobile applications for the professional training of specialists with the aim of effective support and learning motivation in the educational process conditions have been proven. Recommendations are offered that can be useful for developing and using interactive electronic educational video resources from various disciplines. The analysis of the results of the conducted pedagogical experiment allows us to state that the use of interactive electronic educational video resources for the professional training of students in real life is indispensable in the modern educational process.
Interactive art: fueling creative development
Authors: Buchkivska Galyna , Greskova Valentyna , Kachurynets Liliia , Tsyhaniuk Liutsiia , Mozoliuk Olena
Published: October 2024

The aim of the research is to analyse the impact of interactive art projects on the development of creative abilities of future artists and musicians. The research employed testing methods (Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT), Creative Skills Assessment, Divergent Thinking Test). The reliability of the methods was tested by using Cronbach’s alpha. The results were tested using standard statistical methods, namely chi-square, mean deviation, t-test. The experimental group (EG) demonstrated statistically significant better idea generation (p = 0.04, d = 0.23) and flexibility (p = 0.02, d = 0.43) compared to the control group (CG). The study found a statistically significant difference between the EG and the CG on some measures of creativity and divergent thinking. The EG demonstrated better idea generation and flexibility compared to the CG. The obtained results confirm the research hypothesis and testify to the positive impact of virtual art projects on the students’ creative development. Studies with larger numbers of participants and better control for extraneous factors are needed to definitively confirm and better understand the reasons for these discrepancies.
Socio-cultural factors influencing students' learning experience: a cross-cultural study
Authors: Dumchak Iryna , Kachmar Oleksandra , Mochalova Nataliia , Oleksandrenko Kateryna , Sidorova Iryna
Published: October 2024

The modern globalized educational sphere requires well-established skills to work in a cross-cultural environment. The purpose is the study of socio-cultural factors that affect the educational experience of students. To implement the proposed goal, the PRISMA method of working with scientific sources, the method of content analysis of scientific literature, and the method of synthesizing individual results into a single system were used. In the results, it was noted that the effective formation of the sociocultural educational environment in higher education consists of several complex parts. The positive consequence of the formation of a socio-cultural environment undoubtedly creates an atmosphere for the success of education seekers and the harmonization of cross-cultural relations. It is indicated that there are separate risks that appear because of the complex interaction of all participants in the educational process. The study found that in modern universities there are many successful cross-cultural cases that contribute to the integration of different students: mobility programs, summer schools, scientific conferences, distance learning courses etc. The conclusions emphasize that the unification of students in a unique multicultural educational environment is a necessary part of the modern educational process in institutions of higher education.
Artificial intelligence in developing doctoral students' research competencies
Authors: Оliinyk Iryna , Bulavina Olena , Romanenko Tetiana , Tatarnikova Anzhelika , Smirnov Anton
Published: October 2024

The study deals with the topical issue of introducing artificial intelligence (AI) into the students’ professional training at the third educational and research level of higher education. The aim of the study is to empirically verify the AI role in building the research competence of future doctors of philosophy (PhDs). The research employed the following methods: monitoring, quantitative, qualitative, comparative data analysis, modelling. The study involved monitoring the development of the students’ research competence of the third educational and research level of higher education according to substantive, design, procedural, optional, communicative components. The method of using AI in building the research competence of PhD students was developed and tested. The level of research competence increased during the implementation of the method of using AI. So, the growth was the following: substantive – by 7.5%, design – by 10%, procedural – by 8.4%, optional – by 11.4%, and communicative – by 8.5% components. The results of the study can be used in the educational process of higher education institutions (HEIs) to create the content of the training of applicants. The prospect of research is the development of recommendations regarding the use of AI tools in the development of their research skills.
Extended-spectrum beta-laktamase (ESBL) enzyme producing bacteria isolated from rectal swabs of around animals in dairy farms
Authors: Dameanti Fidi Nur Aini Eka Puji , F Jacky T. Amanda , Safri Muhammad Ali A. , Hasan Chyntia S. Y.
Published: October 2024

This study aims to identify bacterial contamination of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli producing Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) isolated from rectal swabs of local animals on a dairy farm in Deyeng Village, Kediri, East Java. Interviews and observations were conducted with farmers to obtain the required risk factor data (cleanliness of drinking and eating places, drinking water sources, and administration of antibiotics to livestock). The number of samples tested in this study was 34 samples, including 12 chicken samples, 8 goat samples, 5 duck samples, 4 rabbit samples, 3 cat samples and 2 goose samples. Samples were isolated on MCA media + cefotaxime 1 mg/l and isolated again on MCA media without the addition of antibiotics to multiply pure bacterial colonies. The tests carried out to determine the presence of ESBL-producing bacteria are biochemical tests, namely the IMViC test (Indole, Methyl red, Voges-Proskauer, Citrate Utilization), TSIA (Triple Sugar Iron Agar) test, gram staining, and the Double Disk Standard Method test using β-lactam disc antibiotics, namely cefotaxime 30μg, ceftazidime 30μg, and amoxycilline-clavulanate acid 30μg. The results of this research were that 6 samples or 17.6% of ESBL-producing bacteria were identified from poultry groups (chickens, ducks and geese) from dairy farms in Deyeng Village, Kediri Regency, East Java.
The Influence of Education 4.0 on Decision-making and Agripreneurship Start-up Behavior among Agriculture Students in Kenyan TVET Institutions
Authors: O. Karani Alex , M. Waiganjo Mary , K. Mugambi Dixon
Published: October 2024

This study examined the impact of Education 4.0 on decision-making processes and agripreneurship among agriculture students in Kenyan TVET institutions. The researchers conducted a systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines, utilizing databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, resulting in a final sample of 54 articles. The selected studies explored Education 4.0's influence on agricultural education, decision-making skills and agripreneurship behavior among TVET students. Articles included in the review met specific inclusion criteria: focus on Education 4.0's impact, involvement of agriculture students, publication in peer-reviewed journals, written in English and inclusion of empirical research or theoretical papers. Findings highlight that Education 4.0 initiatives, including technological integration and agripreneurship skill development, enhance students' abilities to make informed decisions and pursue agripreneurship opportunities in agriculture. Technological tools such as drones, GIS, GPS and AI play a crucial role in improving crop and livestock management, thereby facilitating better decision-making in agricultural practices. In conclusion, Education 4.0 significantly shapes decision-making processes and agripreneurship among TVET agriculture students. Recommendations include prioritizing investments in digital infrastructure, supporting educator training, and fostering industry partnerships to maximize the benefits of Education 4.0 in agricultural education. The implications extend to various stakeholders in agricultural education and entrepreneurship, guiding educators, policymakers, and students in leveraging Education 4.0 for enhanced learning and agripreneurship development.
Post-Pandemic Hybrid Learning Trends in Higher Education and its Implications in Students’ Academic Performance
Authors: Menrad Msamba Oscar , Sephania Lyimo Naisujaki
Published: October 2024

This study used a systematic literature review and a bibliometric analysis to establish publication trends, key researchers, collaborative networks, thematic focus and effective strategies associated with hybrid learning environments in higher education. The study concentrated on the SCOPUS database using terms related to hybrid and online learning, academic performance and COVID-19, covering records within a specific period, using the PRISMA guidelines. The study used the bibliometric analysis through VOSviewer, revealing patterns in collaborative relationships and thematic trends. The study established that academic interest in hybrid, blended, online and virtual learning increased from the year 2020 to the year 2024 rising from nine in 2020 to 57 in 2023. The co-authorship network analysis revealed a collaborative research community, showing the existence of interdisciplinary and inter-institutional partnerships in advancing research and developing comprehensive insights into educational outcomes in hybrid learning environments. Co-citation analysis identifies influential authors and distinct thematic clusters. The co-occurrence map highlighted interconnected themes related to mental health, strategic adoption of distance learning and students’ satisfaction. The study recommends that researchers should prioritize ongoing research within hybrid, blended, online and virtual learning environments to respond to evolving educational landscapes and recommend research-based learning strategies. For effective and innovative knowledge sharing, there is a need for interdisciplinary and inter-institutional research collaboration through joint projects, conferences and publication platforms.
Usability and Challenges of Cloud Storage: Perspectives of Academic Staff at Mzumbe University, Tanzania
Authors: Mlay Komba Mercy , Vitus Komba Gabriel
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to explore the perspectives, preferences and challenges of Mzumbe University faculty regarding cloud storage adoption. Utilizing a case study design, the researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of 15 faculty members to capture diverse viewpoints. The study used the thematic analysis approach to analyse the data retrieved from interviews. Based on the findings, the study concluded that cloud storage systems have several advantages, such as easily accessibility features, robust security protocols, service compatibility and intuitive user interfaces. These benefits encourage academic personnel to collaborate and increase productivity. However, some challenges existed. These related with internet access, cost, lack of formal training and security. The study recommends that enhancing the university internet infrastructure is critical to guaranteeing reliability and fast connectivity for effective utilization of cloud storage. The university may also thing of offering financial assistance for supplementary storage requirements to academic staff.
Three Delays Model in the Context of Maternal Mortality in Longido District, Tanzania
Authors: M. Joseph Delphina , Rwegoshora Hosea , Mtae Harrieth
Published: October 2024

This study dealt with the three delays model in the context of maternal mortality in Longido District, Tanzania, using the descriptive correlational design. The study selected the district due to the highest maternal mortality rates and number of women giving birth to traditional birth attendants compared to other districts in Arusha. A sample of 311 respondents from 14 health facilities participated by filling out a questionnaire. Data analysis took place through descriptive statistics and regression analysis. Based on the findings, the study concluded that although respondents possessed essential knowledge to prevent maternal mortality, they also possessed negative opinions that could delay their actions against the maternal mortality. While women’s readiness to reach the healthcare facilities prevailed, male partners’ willingness to escort their wives to the healthcare facilities did not exist. Therefore, male-female partnerships in reaching healthcare support emerged as a challenge. Furthermore, the care received from medical facilities sounds unsatisfactory due to limited medical personnel, facilities, and equipment. Social cultural practices predicted the maternal mortality. Therefore, strengthening community awareness, addressing socio-cultural barriers and positivity in accessing services will alleviate delays and reduce maternal mortality. Enhancing family and spousal support towards decision-making and financial support will overcome barriers to care, improve maternal health and reduce the maternal mortality. Strengthening the health system by sustaining resources, accountability, and improved working environment are essential steps towards enhancing the quality of care and consequently reducing maternal mortality.
The Role of Generative Learning Strategy in Bridging the Gap between High and Low Achievers in Genetics Studies in Sefwi-Wiawso Municipality, Ghana
Authors: Sobreh Assuah Daniel , Amoah Agyei Charles , Darko Ateko Kenneth
Published: October 2024

The study sought to investigate the use of the Generative Learning Strategy (GLS) in bridging the performance gap between high- and low-achieving students in genetics in Ghana's Western North region's capital, Sefwi-Wiawso Municipality. The study adopted an embedded research design involving the quasi-experimental pretest/posttest groups with a sample size of 106 SHS 3 Biology students. Two intact classes were randomly selected, treated as one group and exposed to the same treatment conditions. The Genetic Concepts Test and a semi-structured interview guide collected the quantitative and qualitative data, respectively. The GCT's internal consistency was 0.784, indicating a preferable internal consistency. The quantitative data was analyzed using the SPSS version 26, by employing descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found no significant performance difference between high and low achievers after using the GLS. The approach improved the lower achievers’ performance. The interview results revealed that Senior High School Biology students perceived that the Generative Learning Strategy improved the understanding, motivation, retention and self-directed learning of genetic concepts, thereby enhancing their learning outcomes. The study recommended that SHS Biology teachers employ the Generative Learning Strategy in teaching genetic concepts to bridge the performance gap between high and low achievers.
TRANSFER ZAPADNIH I ISTOČNIH MUZEOLOŠKIH KONCEPCIJA – ETNOGRAFSKI MUZEJ U BEOGRADU U SOCIJALISTIČKOM PERIODU
Authors:   Ethnographic Museum Belgrade, Serbia, Matić Miloš
Published: October 2024

The Ethnographic Museum in Belgrade is deeply founded on Romantic ideas from the end of the 19th century, but, like the whole society, in the middle of the 20th century found itself in a whirlwind of ideological upheaval – socialism was introduced as a social, economic and political order that was supposed to fundamentally change people’s cognitive systems and the view of the world they had created. All previous activities of the Ethnographic Museum aimed at documenting and codification of national identity (Serbs above all) were to be adapted now to the codification of new social ideals, among which the concept of brotherhood and unity of ethnic groups and national minorities was one of the dominant ones. The research of how the relationship with folk and traditional culture was built in the Ethnographic Museum shows, comparatively with other large ethnographic museums in Yugoslavia, that it is more about ethnic and identity segregation and particularization than about building a new, artificial, Yugoslav identity. This paper presents how in the museum paradigm is conceptualized ethnographic and ethnological research of culture and identity, primarily of the majority people in Serbia and Yugoslavia. It is noted that this research did not follow schematic evolutionism and historical materialism as a theoretical-methodological approach officially proclaimed by the state and which often appeared as dominant in the museums of Eastern Europe, but remained ethnographic and ethnological in the classical term and with other methodological limitations. The approach to culture was to some extent reminiscent of the ethnographic approach that was cared for in the USSR. It is also notable that the Ethnographic Museum was only partially a social agent for producing knowledge that codified an ideologically conceptualized relationship with the concept of the people. For the most part, it was about ethnographic “documenting” culture using museum objects as a testimony to that culture and its processes, which is modelled on museum approaches in Western Europe.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RESIDENTS’ INCOME AND IMMIGRANTS’ SETTLEMENT IN LARGE EUROPEAN CAPITALS
Authors:   Institute of Scientific Information for Social Sciences (INION), Moscow, Russia, Shatilo Daria
Published: October 2024

A study based the relationship between immigrant settlement and income in major European capitals using London, Paris, Madrid, and Berlin as examples. We also tried to study Moscow. The cities were selected based on the importance of immigration processes, the availability of regional statistics, and the capital’s roles in the country. These cities have attracted large numbers of immigrants, especially over the last 30 years (London and Paris earlier due to the influx of people from former colonies). The example of housing costs and income distribution shows socio-ethnic stratification. Because of the study, typologies of city districts were compiled, taking into account the share of immigrants, income levels, and housing prices, which demonstrate a greater degree of mosaic and heterogeneity of territories. For these European capitals, it was shown that the hypothesis about the connection between migrants’ income and microgeography is not always confirmed. The most difficult picture is in London and Paris. In Berlin and Madrid, sectors of migrant localization are noticeable, but there (not to mention Moscow) it is more difficult to identify their connection with income stratification. The most notable characteristic of the cities studied is the increase in the immigrants’ number and their percentage, which can reach 15–25%. This fact in itself becomes a significant element of social division. At the same time, immigration in each city has its own characteristics and diversity. Differences between immigrant groups largely determine the degree to which they are isolated or integrated into urban social space. London and Paris attract everyone: rich and poor. Traces of the city’s former division are still visible in Berlin. Madrid is home to Latin Americans with similar cultural backgrounds. And in Moscow, the influx of immigrants often provokes an increase in the cultural distance between them and local residents. The large number and immigrants’ proportion, their poor integration into the host society, and interethnic conflicts make it difficult to show tolerance and increase social and ethnic contrasts.
EPISTEMIC JUSTICE VS. ACADEMIC HEGEMONY: CRITICAL GEOPOLITICS OF THE GLOBAL ORDER OF KNOWLEDGE
Authors:   University of Silesia in Katowice, Faculty of Earth Sciences, Institute of Social and Economic Geography and Spatial Management, Sosnowiec, Poland, Mihaylov Valentin
Published: October 2024

In the global exchange of knowledge, there is a growing favoring of academic practices created in specific countries from the global North, which serve the interests of this informal, but symbolically powerful community. Subsequently, these local views are spreading worldwide as universal and unavoidable patterns for those who aim to participate in the global academic communication. Those who fail to comply with the practices of prioritizing specific topics, methods, and ways of thinking are destined for gradual marginalization. The concept of epistemic justice is commonly restricted to tracking and interpreting imbalances in publications listed in some of the top global indexing databases. This paper goes beyond the quantity approach and focuses on specific discursive practices that create, maintain, or challenge the established global order of knowledge. These practices are mostly from post-socialist countries, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Two interrelated issues are examined in this paper. First, the production and dissemination of knowledge. Second, the question of who has the right (and who authorizes it) to evaluate, hierarchize, and control academic knowledge, as well as segregate, through symbolic recognition or stigmatization, those who participate in the creation of this knowledge? The critical geopolitical reading of a world order of knowledge is a suitable analytical tool for answering this question because of the inextricable connection of the considered phenomenon with some traditional patterns of socio-cultural division of the world. The field of critical geopolitics has a strong interest in marginal phenomena and powerless subjects, which are usually omitted when drawing the world’s political and cultural map of knowledge. This paper contains a critical analysis of the experience and positioning of those perceived with epithets such as “backwards”, peripheral subjects, or representatives of the “second” and “third” worlds. The question was asked about how those stigmatized as academic “periphery” contribute to epistemic injustice. To reflect such practices, the author employs the term self-peripheralization. The paper also emphasizes that epistemic justice is one of the important aspects in the struggle for a new, more inclusive model of coexistence of different cognitive paradigms and ways of doing science, developing in a broader social and cultural framework.
TABARRUJ: SAYYID QUTHB'S PERSPECTIVE IN TAFSIR FI ZHILAL AL-QUR’AN
Authors: Murni Murni , M. M. Ghalib , Mahfudz Muhsin , Firdauz Firdauz
Published: October 2024

This study focuses on the concept of Tabarruj as interpreted by Sayyid Quthb in his Tafsir fi Zhilal al-Qur’an. The research explores the essence, existence, and impact of Tabarruj from Quthb's perspective, offering an in-depth analysis of how this concept is related to faith, social behavior, and gender roles in Islam. The essence of Tabarruj is linked to the weakening of faith and human morality, influenced by destructive social environments, and the fading of one's spiritual essence. Its existence manifests in specific behaviors, particularly among women, such as leaving the house without necessity, excessive social interaction with men, flirtatious behavior, and immodest dress. The study identifies significant impacts of Tabarruj, including the rise of social ills, the erosion of women's dignity, and the diminishing blessings of Allah in human life. The research contributes to the scholarly understanding of Islamic teachings on modesty, faith, and gender by examining Quthb’s interpretation of Tabarruj and its relevance to contemporary issues. Future research could compare Quthb’s views on Tabarruj with modern interpretations of modesty across different cultural and historical contexts, as well as examine the influence of digital and social media on the concept of Tabarruj among younger generations in Muslim societies.
argumento perspectivista pelo evolucionismo e naturalismo, e contra o cristianismo
Authors: Banks Eduardo
Published: October 2024

No presente trabalho, desenvolvemos uma refutação ao Capítulo 12 do livro “Warrant and Proper Function” (1993) de Alvin Plantinga (1932), no qual sustenta a pretensa incompatibilidade do evolucionismo com o naturalismo apoiado em que o propósito da seleção natural seria a sobrevivência e não crenças verdadeiras, e por isso, não teríamos a garantia de que o próprio naturalismo correspondesse à realidade. Apoiados na concepção perspectivista de Nietzsche (1844-1900), demonstramos o ilogismo do raciocínio de Plantinga, ao confundir entre juízos sintéticos a priori e a posteriori e o abuso perpetrado sobre conceitos filosóficos como “crença” e “verdade”, tudo para, em última instância, escorar a falsa conclusão de que o naturalismo negaria a própria realidade da matéria e com isso tentar restabelecer a respeitabilidade da crença em Deus, o que indica ser a cosmovisão cristã a que induz a duvidar da confiabilidade de nossas faculdades cognitivas, e não o evolucionismo naturalista.
João 4,10 e 12,26: O discípulo missionário testemunhando o reino de Deus
Authors: Rodrigues Gonçalves Wagner , Carvalho do Espírito-Santo Athirson Albino , Ramos Santana Paulo Sergio
Published: October 2024

Este artigo tem como coluna dorsal mostrar quais capacidades o atual discípulo precisa ter perante as situações que a sociedade apresenta, na abrangência das adversidades atuais. Muitas são as dificuldades, às quais o discípulo, sendo missionário, precisa lidar para evangelizar. Os textos de Jo 4,10 e 12,26 são bases bíblicas para o presente estudo, que busca a compreensão do seguimento e do diálogo que o cristão precisa ter. Observar a ação do Mestre, tanto no seguimento quanto no diálogo, é de suma importância para o discípulo, na missão do anúncio do reino de Deus. Estes dois textos sobre o discipulado, ação missionária e diálogo, ajudam a elucidar alguns conceitos e também mostram de que forma deve ser o encontro com o Cristo presente na pessoa humana, ressaltando que este discipulado deve ajudar a Igreja a avançar em sua dimensão pastoral-missionária. Desta forma, essa pesquisa, qualitativa e bibliográfica, apresenta os seguintes passos: uma breve explanação sobre o corpus joanino; depois, entender a interação discípulo e a missão, passando à figura do Mestre que encontra a samaritana; chegando ao “seguir” Jesus; e,por fim, o testemunho do missionário.
O surgimento das ordens mendicantes e sua relação com a economia na idade média
Authors: Rocha Danilo
Published: October 2024

As ordens mendicantes, como os franciscanos e dominicanos, surgiram como resposta às dificuldades enfrentadas pela população medieval. Este artigo busca analisar como tais ordens, optando por uma vida de pobreza voluntária, buscavam sustento por meio da caridade pública e do apoio da comunidade. Suas estratégias econômicas contribuíram para fortalecer comunidades locais, promover o comércio e aliviar desigualdades sociais. O surgimento das ordens mendicantes está relacionado ao contexto econômico da época. O crescimento populacional impulsionado pelo desenvolvimento das técnicas agrícolas e a expansão das áreas cultivadas criaram um ambiente urbano com grupos sociais distintos, como comerciantes e trabalhadores empobrecidos. As ordens mendicantes desafiaram as estruturas de poder, enfrentando a distribuição desigual de recursos e a injustiça social. Além de fornecer serviços caritativos, essas ordens facilitaram o comércio e as transações econômicas, dinamizando a economia local e regional. Seu legado na história europeia é duradouro, promovendo a paz e a estabilidade nas comunidades onde atuavam.
Mestre, Senhor e Deus
Authors: Da Silva Arthur José
Published: October 2024

Os capítulos 20 e 21 do Evangelho segundo João são aqueles que relatam as aparições de Jesus após sua ressurreição. Nestes capítulos, algumas personagens – Maria Madalena, Tomé e o Discípulo Amado – expressam algo ao se encontrarem com o Ressuscitado: Mestre, Senhor e Deus. O objeto deste artigo é o estudo destas expressões nas manifestações de Jesus ressuscitado no Quarto Evangelho. A partir de uma investigação essencialmente bibliográfica, e após apresentar um panorama geral do evangelho, bem como as características gerais dos capítulos que narram as experiências posteriores à ressurreição de Jesus, o texto busca mostrar a semântica de cada um dos três termos e como que eles podem se relacionar entre si como títulos conferidos a Jesus. Terminado o percurso, chega-se à conclusão que esses termos, apesar de, num primeiro momento, parecerem estar em campos de significado distintos, conseguem se relacionar entre si a partir do reconhecimento da divindade de Jesus.
Study of different Air Quality Forecasting Models
Authors: Kumar Gupta Anuj
Published: October 2024

One of the main effects of urban growth is industrialization, which adds to the strain on resources like water and the environment. In recent years, air pollution has emerged as one of the biggest environmental challenges in emerging nations. It has negative impacts on people, plants, and animals. According to a recent study, air pollution is responsible for 3.3 million premature deaths worldwide each year. Therefore, air quality forecasting is crucial since it lessens the negative effects of air pollution on human health. In this paper, the various models used to predict air quality have. Air quality forecasting is crucial since it lessens the negative effects of air pollution on human health been discussed with its limitations. The number of factors affecting the Air Quality prediction model has also been discussed. It has been found that Machine learning techniques provide a model with the help of which we can predict the air quality when several factors affecting the air quality have been considered.