bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The pedestrian in west Africa’s town, the poor parent of mobility in the Sahelian city of Ouaga-Dougou in Burkina Faso
Authors: Soma Assonsi , Yameogo Lassane
Published: January 2025

This article addresses the issue of pedestrian mobility in the city of
Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso. The main objective is to identify the place
given to pedestrians in urban mobility in this city. Specifically, the
study aims to identify the daily movements of pedestrians in Ouagadougou,
to analyse the impact of the occupation of public space, particularly the
edges of the road, on pedestrian mobility and to better understand the
sharing of traffic spaces for safe pedestrian mobility in this city. The
methodological approach was based on two types of data sources. These
concern the exploitation of administrative and scientific documents and the
carrying out of a survey based on a questionnaire and semi-directive
qualitative interviews with a sample of 115 people as well as field
observations accompanied by the taking of photographs. It emerges that
moving by foot every day in Ouagadougou is a major constraint for the
wealthy or, above all, the poorest city dwellers. The spaces dedicated to
pedestrians are either non-existent or occupied by other city dwellers using
motorised means of transport to circulate or park or by commercial
activities. Such a situation undoubtedly creates conflicts of use of these
spaces, under the helpless gaze of the pedestrian and the local authority.
This leads to the conclusion that the pedestrian is the poor relation of
urban mobility in Ouagadougou. All in all, the study proposes to re-think
the sharing of urban traffic spaces upstream by taking pedestrian mobility
into account in urban planning policies and instruments, and downstream, to
carry out mobility projects that take the pedestrian into account.
Data model for the cartographic representation of toponyms on topographic maps published by the MGI
Authors: Markovic Viktor
Published: January 2025

An essential aspect of creating topographic maps involves standardization and
data modelling for properly visualised toponyms. The significance of this
aspect arises from the fact that maps, aside from representing a graphical
depiction of geographical space, serve as a medium for conveying specific
information and toponyms that must be presented. A significant effort has
been directed towards developing a methodology for the standardization of
toponyms on the maps of the Military Geographical Institute "General Stevan
Boskovic" (MGI), which meets the strict criteria of cartographic
representation. This paper discusses the methodology and process of creating
a database of settlement names for cartographic representation at a scale of
1:25,000 (TM25), as well as in derived scales utilizing a ladder approach
system. The focus is on the standardization and enhancement of the
cartographic depiction of toponyms using digital techniques. The created
database has broad applications not only in cartography but also within the
GIS context, enabling complex spatial analyses. Furthermore, this paper
explores the advantages and disadvantages of the created toponym data model,
its implementation in the production system for creating topographic maps at
MGI, and potential opportunities for improvement. The methodology presented
in this paper has allowed a relatively smooth transition from analogue to
digital representation of toponyms while maintaining the visual identity and
functionality of classical topographic maps.
Utilitarismo y Perfeccionismo: Una aproximación a la máquina de experiencias de Nozick
Authors: Estrada Pérez Luis Francisco
Published: January 2025

El experimento mental de la máquina de experiencias de Nozick (2017) ha sido considerado como una crítica al utilitarismo (Railton, 1984). Sin embargo, no resulta del todo claro en qué medida el referido puzzle constituye una objeción directa al utilitarismo. La presente investigación se enfocará en analizar algunas interpretaciones de la crítica al utilitarismo que se presenta en referido experimento mental. En primer lugar, se presentará el pasaje en mención y su vínculo con la familia de teorías utilitaristas. Posteriormente, se afirmará que el tipo de utilitarismo que Nozick ataca es el preferencialista en una versión restrictiva. Finalmente, se aseverará que el argumento de la máquina de experiencias, aunque no califica como una crítica directa al utilitarismo clásico, ubica a Nozick en una posición cercana al perfeccionismo ético.
British Hospitals’ Online Content Strategies to Build Reputed Brands
Authors: Medina-Aguerrebere Pablo , Pacanowski Toni González , Medina Eva
Published: January 2025

Hospitals use websites and online platforms to share meaningful content and build their brands collectively with their stakeholders. However, they face challenges: legal frameworks, ethical standards, and stakeholders’ new information needs. This paper analyzes how the best hospitals in the United Kingdom used their websites to implement content strategies and build their brands collectively with their stakeholders. We conducted a literature review about hospitals’ brands, health education initiatives, and online reputation. Then, we defined 40 brand indicators to evaluate the best British hospitals’ branding efforts on their websites. Our results proved that most had sections for their main stakeholders (healthcare professionals, 51%; patients, 82%; media companies, 100%; shareholders, 100%). However, they only respected, on average, 13.22 indicators out of 40 applicable. We concluded that hospitals should implement an emotional branding communication approach, integrate employees into their branding initiatives, and establish more dynamic relationships with media companies.
Os benefícios da robótica na manufatura na era da indústria 4.0: uma revisão sistemática da literatura
Authors: Rubim de Castro Souza Renan , Drebes Pedron Cristiane
Published: January 2025

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo é identificar os benefícios esperados com a adoção de tecnologias de robótica na produção.
Originalidade/Valor: Este estudo preenche uma lacuna teórica sobre os benefícios da robótica na fabricação, além da substituição de mão de obra, aprofundando a compreensão das vantagens na Indústria 4.0 e contribuindo para o desenvolvimento de futuras tecnologias e práticas industriais.
Métodos: Uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura analisou 35 artigos das bases Scopus e Web of Science , utilizando um protocolo estruturado, resultando em uma análise detalhada dos benefícios em categorias temáticas.
Resultados: A adoção da robótica na fabricação oferece benefícios como aumento na eficiência produtiva, melhoria na qualidade, maior competitividade, melhorias ergonômicas e de segurança, e redução de custos operacionais. Esses benefícios foram agrupados em cinco categorias principais.
Conclusões: O valor do artigo reside em fornecer uma visão abrangente dos benefícios da robótica na produção, com implicações para a teoria e a prática, destacando a importância de políticas públicas que incentivam a adoção segura dessas tecnologias.
Explorando la intersección entre la cosmovisión andina y la educación superior occidental en el Perú
Authors: Cardenas Tambo Teseo
Published: January 2025

Este ensayo analiza la experiencia de los estudiantes universitarios peruanos de origen andino al enfrentar la tensión entre su cosmovisión ancestral y el sistema educativo occidental. Explora las dificultades como el estrés aculturativo y la crisis de identidad, y evalúa la efectividad de las estrategias actuales de integración cultural. Se destaca la importancia de la interculturalidad, diferenciándola de la multiculturalidad y la pluriculturalidad, y se propone un enfoque que universalice la interculturalidad para facilitar una integración más efectiva y equitativa en la educación superior peruana. A lo largo del ensayo, se subraya cómo los estudiantes andinos enfrentan desafíos psicológicos y culturales, y se aboga por la implementación de estrategias de apoyo y la inclusión de la cosmovisión andina en la educación para promover una sociedad peruana más inclusiva y diversa.
Impacto de la suplementación con hierro en lactantes de tres y cuatro meses de una clínica privada
Authors: Silva Díaz Jaime Antero
Published: January 2025

El objetivo fué determinar el impacto de la suplementación con hierro en el incremento de los valores de hemoglobina de lactantes de tres y cuatro meses de una clínica privada. Se realizó una investigación de tipo aplicada y de nivel explicativo, con un diseño cuasiexperimental con pre-test – post-test. Se estudiaron un total de 97 lactantes, 51.5 % de tres meses y 48.5 % de cuatro meses, siete lactantes (7%) tuvieron mala adherencia, y no fueron incluidos en el análisis, 57% de la población fue de sexo masculino y el 43% de sexo femenino, Predominó el nacimiento por cesárea (73%) a las 39 semanas de gestación (42%). Se encontró lactancia materna exclusiva en el 58% y la evaluación nutricional no muestran diferencias en ambos grupos. La suplementación de hierro en lactantes de tres y cuatro meses tiene un efecto significativo y positivo en el incremento de valores de hemoglobina en la clínica Limatambo sede San Juan de Lurigancho durante noviembre 2021- octubre 2022. (Hb Final ≥ 11 mg %). La suplementación con hierro entre los tres y cuatro meses es esencial para incrementar y mantener niveles óptimos de hemoglobina.
FELSEFE BÖLÜMÜ ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN FELSEFE DERSLERİNDE ORİGAMİ ETKİNLİKLERİNİN KULLANILMASINA İLİŞKİN GÖRÜŞLERİ
Authors: Ünan Zuhal
Published: January 2025

Bu araştırmanın amacı, felsefe bölümü öğrencilerinin origami etkinliklerinin felsefe derslerinde kullanılmasına ilişkin görüşlerini belirlemektir. Bu araştırmanın katılımcılarını Türkiye’de bir devlet üniversitesinde öğrenim gören toplam 64 felsefe bölümü öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Katılımcılar etkinliklere gönüllü olarak katılmış, katılım için felsefe bölümü son sınıf öğrencisi ve pedagojik formasyon dersi almış ya da alıyor olma koşulu getirilmiştir. Katılımcılarla birlikte haftada 2 saat olmak üzere 10 hafta boyunca origami etkinlik çalışmaları yürütülmüştür. Devamında sekiz açık uçlu soru ile origami etkinliklerinin felsefe derslerine olan katkısı belirlenmeye çalışılmıştır. Çalışmada nitel yaklaşım esas alınmış ve yapılan betimsel analizler sonucunda felsefe ve origami arasında güçlü bir bağ olduğu, origaminin felsefe derslerine ait kazanımların öğretimine, bilişsel ve duyuşsal becerilerin kazandırılmasına olumlu katkılar sağladığı görülmüştür. Yine origami etkinliklerine felsefenin sanat, bilgi, ahlak, bilim, varlık, siyaset ve din felsefesi gibi alt disiplinlerinde yer verilebileceği ve hedeflenen amaca uygun katlamaların seçilmesi halinde felsefe öğretimine olumlu katkılar sağlayacağı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
YÜKSEKÖĞRETİMDE ACİL UZAKTAN EĞİTİME GEÇİLMESİ ÜZERİNE BİR ARAŞTIRMA: FIRAT ÜNİVERSİTESİ ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Topçu Damla
Published: January 2025

Uzaktan eğitim, internet ve teknolojileri kullanılarak zaman ve mekândan bağımsız olarak gerçekleştirilen bir eğitim sistemidir. Acil durumlarda uzaktan eğitim, tüm kademelerde ya da belli kademelerde uygulanabilmektedir. Bu çalışmada da 6 Şubat Kahramanmaraş depremleri nedeniyle yükseköğretimde kısa süreli uzaktan eğitime geçilmesinin öğrenciler üzerindeki etkileri anlaşılmaya çalışılmıştır. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yönteminin fenomenolojik deseni uygun görülmüş ve araştırma yorumsamacı yaklaşımla kurgulanmıştır. Bu araştırmanın çalışma grubu Kovancılar Meslek Yüksekokulu’nda okuyan ve kısa süreli uzaktan eğitimi deneyimleyen öğrencilerden oluşmaktadır. Yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılarak farklı bölümlerdeki öğrenciler ile görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Görüşmelerden elde edilen veriler metin haline getirildikten sonra kodlanmış ve temalar belirlenmiştir. Araştırmanın temaları; öğrencilerin uzaktan eğitime ilişkin düşünceleri, öğrencilerin derslere katılmama nedenleri ve öğrencilerin yaşadıkları sorunlar şeklindedir. Araştırmada uzaktan eğitimin zaman ve mekân sınırsızlığı, masrafların azalması, rahatlık, zaman tasarrufu gibi yönlerden avantajlı ancak verimsiz, öğretici olmama, etkileşimin olmaması ve kendini açıkça ifade edememe gibi yönlerden de dezavantajlı olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca öğrencilerin tamamının düzenli olarak derslere katılmadığı ve bunun nedenlerinin de zorunluluğun olmaması, internet kısıtlılığı, depremzede olma ve ev ortamının verdiği odaklanma sorunu olduğu görülmektedir. Öğrencilerin uzaktan eğitimde internet kısıtlılığı, teknik aksaklıklar, uygulama derslerinin öğrenilememesi, dikkat dağınıklığı gibi sorunlar yaşadıkları da tespit edilmiştir.
OKUL ÖNCESİ ÖĞRETMENLERİNİN TOPLAMA VE ÇIKARMA KAVRAMLARINA AİT PEDAGOJİK ALAN BİLGİLERİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Gökdemir Rukiye , Akıncı Mustafa , Keleş Sadiye
Published: January 2025

Çalışmanın amacı okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin toplama ve çıkarma kavramlarına ait pedagojik alan bilgilerinin incelenmesidir. Nitel araştırma yönteminin benimsendiği bu çalışma, fenomenoloji çalışmasıdır. Çalışmanın araştırma grubunu farklı anaokullarında görev yapmakta olan üç okul öncesi öğretmeni oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmanın verileri görüşme yoluyla toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Öğretmenlerin sahip oldukları pedagojik alan bilgileri incelenerek temalar oluşturulmuştur. Öğretmenlerin toplama ve çıkarma işlemlerine ait ifadeleri; sayının kardinalitesi, sözel problemin türü, somut nesneler ve semboller, çizimler, etkili sayma stratejisi ve saymanın otomatikleştirilmesi, manipülatifler, toplama ve çıkarma stratejileri, bütünleştirilmiş etkinlik, gelişimsellik, motivasyon ve oyun olmak üzere on bir bölümde analiz edilmiştir. Toplama ve çıkarma kavramları incelenirken öğretmenlerin kullandıkları problem türlerinin genellikle “sonucu bilinmeyen problem” üzerinde durdukları sadece bir öğretmenin bunu yanında değişenin bilinmediği problem türüne yer verdiği tespit edilmiştir. Çıkarma işlemine ait stratejilerden yaygın olarak “atma” stratejisini kullandıkları diğer stratejilerin üzerinde durmadıkları tespit edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular doğrultusunda çeşitli önerilere yer verilmiştir.
ORTAOKUL MATEMATİK ÖĞRETMENLERİNİN 5. SINIF DÜZEYİNDE ÖRÜNTÜLERİ ÖĞRETİM SÜREÇLERİ
Authors: Salman Sinan , Didiş Kabar Makbule Gözde
Published: January 2025

Bu araştırmanın amacı dört ortaokul matematik öğretmeninin 5. sınıf düzeyinde örüntülerin öğretimi ile ilgili süreçlerinin incelenmesidir. Bu araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden durum çalışması deseni kullanılmıştır. Bu araştırma, 2022-2023 eğitim-öğretim yılının birinci döneminde, Karadeniz Bölgesinde yer alan bir ilin faklı devlet ortaokullarında görev yapan dört öğretmenle gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın verileri öğretim öncesi ve sonrası yapılmış birebir görüşmeler ve öğretimin video kayıtları aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Araştırmanın bulguları öğretmenlerin genel olarak öğretim sürecinde sayı örüntüleri, şekil örüntüleri veya örüntü problemleri gibi farklı soru çeşitliliğine dengeli olarak yer verdiklerini, öğretim sürecinde ağırlıklı olarak “anlatım ve soru cevap” teknikleri ile geleneksel matematik öğretimi yaklaşımını kullandıklarını göstermiştir. Aynı zamanda, öğretmenlerin günlük hayat örnekleri ve çoklu temsil kullanımına sınırlı düzeyde yer verseler de, öğretim sürecinde somut modeller veya materyaller kullanmadıklarını ortaya koymuştur. Bu araştırma öğretmenlere geleneksel bir anlatımın ötesinde öğrencilerin bireysel veya grupça adımlar arasındaki ilişkileri keşfedebilecekleri, tartışabilecekleri ve genelleme fikrini hissedebilecekleri farklı örüntü soruları ve etkinliklerine yer veren zengin öğrenme ortamları sunmalarını önermektedir.
ORTAOKUL ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN DİJİTAL OYUNLARDAKİ YABANCI SÖZCÜKLERİ KULLANIM DURUMUNUN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Savaşkan Vafa , Günaydın Eda
Published: January 2025

Nitel araştırma desenlerinden durum çalışması deseninde tasarlanan bu çalışmanın amacı, dijital oyunlarda bulunan yabancı sözcüklerin ortaokul öğrencileri tarafından kullanım durumunu tespit etmektir. Araştırmanın verileri anket ve yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu ile toplanmıştır. Ortaokul öğrencileri ile anket uygulaması, Türkçe öğretmenleri ile görüşme formu uygulanmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular içerik analizine göre incelenmiş ve kodlamalar yapılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonucunda Türkçe öğretmenlerinin gözlemlerinden hareketle görev yaptıkları ortaokullarda öğrencilerin %93,75’ inin dijital oyunlar oynadığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Türkçe öğretmenlerine göre dijital oyunların öğrenciler üzerindeki en büyük etkisinin saldırganlık davranışı göstermelerine neden olması olduğu saptanmıştır. Dijital oyunların Türkçeye etkisine ilişkin Türkçe öğretmenlerinin görüşleri %43,75 oran ile dijital oyunların yabancı sözcük kullanımını arttırdığı ve %37,5 oranı ile Türkçeyi olumsuz etkilediği yönünde olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Öğrencilerin dijital oyunlar aracılığıyla duyduğu, öğrendiği ve günlük hayatta kullandığı sözcükler arasında en sık kullanılanlar “level”, “online”, “ofline”, “çar”, “bot”, “ban”, “boss”, “tim”, “ticket”, “total”, “mod”, “klan”, “bug”, “badge” gibi sözcükler araştırmanın bulguları arasındadır.
Dual tracking of MPP for PV under diffuse irradiation and urban microclimatic conditions using sub-interval prediction via Bayesian-optimized regression
Authors: L. J. Jenifer Suriya , J. S. Christy Mano Raj
Published: January 2025

Optimal power extraction from a photovoltaic (PV) plant in urban and rural areas varies due to microclimatic conditions and diffuse irradiations. Traditional methods such as Perturb and Observe (P&O) and Incremental Conductance (INC) are used in urban and rural PV power plants. Diffuse irradiation and microclimatic conditions are different in urban and rural areas. Moreover, one of two sides of the PV characteristics is used for tracking the maximum power point (MPP), i.e., either constant voltage or constant current region. In this paper, a Bayesian-optimized multiple regression-based dual tracking (BM-DT) is proposed for a sub-intervals prediction technique (SIPT) and the tracking of MPP is done using both sides of the PV characteristics. Moreover, the voltage step used for tracking the MPP is not a fixed quantity and is predicted using BM. The proposed BM-DT technique predicts sub-intervals from a specified initial voltage interval. Moreover, the maximum power point is tracked through interval and SIPT, based on microclimatic conditions. As tracking is done along both sides of the photovoltaics (PV), the performance with outstanding power extraction efficiencies at low, medium, and high power levels is 99%, 99.2% and 99.4%, respectively.
Dynamics of a symmetrically decoupled three-dimensional point transformation
Authors: Gharout Hacene , Taha Abdel-kaddous , Akroune Nourredine
Published: January 2025

In this work, we give some results obtained on the dynamics of a symmetrically decoupled three-dimensional point transformation. We are interested, in particular, in the study of its parametric plane and in its phase space by highlighting the existence of chaotic attractors.
Toxicological effects of methyl eugenol and fenitrothion on hematological, hepatic, renal, and oxidative stress-related biochemical characteristics of white albino rats
Authors: Salim Yehia M. M. , El-Gendy Ismail R. , Nassar Atef M. K.
Published: January 2025

The present study aimed to investigate the possible adverse effects of methyl eugenol (ME), a potent kairomone, and fenitrothion insecticide that are used extensively in male annihilation programs worldwide during the management of fruit flies. Therefore, the side effects of ME, fenitrothion (FEN) and their mix (ME+FEN) were tested in a 28 days-inhalation study on white albino rats. Rats were grouped and exposed to 1/20 LC50 of ME, FEN, and their mixture. Then hematological components, hepatic and renal parameters, and oxidative stress enzymes were measured. Results revealed significant decrease effects on mean cell hemoglobin and mean cell hemoglobin concentration (up to 18% decrease of control), red blood cell (28%), acetylcholinesterase (39%), and total lipids (36%) levels. On the other hand, lactate dehydrogenase (increased to 29.5% of control), uric acid (109%), creatinine (140%), γ-glutamyl transferase (159%), and oxidative stress-related enzymes (glutathione peroxidase (149%), glutathione reductase (170%), glutathione-S-transferase (34%), and superoxide dismutase (88%)) values were increased compared to results of control group. Adverse effects of ME, FEN, and their mixture might trigger an alarm for farmers who directly or indirectly inhale these chemicals continuously in the field. More importantly, safe alternatives to agricultural chemicals, including pesticides, should be enforced.
Lead induced impairments in brain mitochondrial metabolic and oxidative enzymes in pregnant and non-pregnant rats: protective effect of α-tocopherol
Authors: Nagaraj Sreenivasulu , Davuljigari Chand Basha , Gottipolu Rajarami Reddy
Published: January 2025

Our earlier studies showed that exposure to lead (Pb) caused irreversible perturbations in the cholinergic system and neurobehavioral functions of female rats. In this study, we extended our studies to investigate the role of mitochondrial metabolic and oxidative enzymes in response to Pb exposure in pregnant and non-pregnant rats. Further, we evaluated the protective effect of α-tocopherol against Pb-induced mitochondrial dysfunction in female rats. Pregnant (GD 1 to PND 21) and non-pregnant rats were exposed to 0.2% Pb for the period of 42 days (6 weeks) while alpha (α)-tocopherol (100 mg/kg) was given orally through gavage for a period of 21 days (last 3 weeks) to Pb exposed pregnant and non-pregnant rats. Rats were decapitated on 7th day and 30th-day after the 42 days Pb exposure. Pb exposure decreased the activities of mitochondrial succinate dehydrogenase (SDH), isocitrate dehydrogenase (ICDH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and catalase (CAT) enzymes whereas the glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH), and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels increased in the cortex, cerebellum, and hippocampus at both 7th and 30th day points of pregnant and non-pregnant rats. Pb-induced alterations were greater in cortex coinciding with higher Pb levels observed in the cortex than hippocampus and cerebellum. Although the supplementation of α-tocopherol significantly reversed the Pb-induced alterations in the mitochondrial metabolic and oxidative enzymes, the reversal effect on Pb levels in different brain regions was marginal in both pregnant and non-pregnant rats. In conclusion, our data demonstrate that exposure to Pb significantly alters the mitochondrial enzymes in brain region-dependent manner and the effect of Pb was greater in non-pregnant female rats than pregnant rats. Further, the data provide evidence for the protective efficacy of α -tocopherol against Pb-toxicity.
Meaningful Consulting
Authors: Noury Lucie
Published: January 2025

As part of their MSc in Business Strategy & Consulting at Audencia Business School, students take part in a competitive assignment on the issues surrounding the organization of consulting firms and careers in this field.

This semester, students were invited to consider the theme “meaningful consulting”. This is a particularly topical issue in the sector, given the rise of new work and management practices to remain attractive and retain talent, or societal debates surrounding the impact of consulting on client organizations and external stakeholders.

Lucie Noury, head of the course and a consulting specialist, invited students to develop a reflective point of view on trends in the consulting sector. Students were asked to find an interesting and original angle on a given theme, to interview one or more consulting professionals on the subject, and to draw well-founded conclusions for a fresh perspective. The aim is twofold: to help students develop a critical viewpoint on current events in the sector, and to mature their career plans.

Three submissions were chosen for inclusion in the Management Consulting Journal:

● Rita Dakkoune, Elie Barakat & Lily Atteia, for their article entitled “How to: Keep your head up in public and find meaning in your consulting work “

● Noah Malka & Guillaume Rogeau, for their article entitled “Independent Consultant: Myth of Freedom or Reality of Overwork?”

● Marion Grange, Quentin Hoang & Inès Rambaud, for their article entitled “Big Three or NGO? When the quest for meaningful work becomes a dilemma…”

The three tackle the subject from a variety of angles, from the image of consulting and consultants, to the impact of strategy consulting firms or the reality of independent consulting. We hope you enjoy reading them.
From Mainframe to Cloud and Beyond: A Short History of IT Management Consulting
Authors: Pajdzik Marcin
Published: January 2025

Information technology (IT) consulting is a discipline within the broader field of management consulting focused on advising organisations on how best to use technology to meet their objectives. Originating in the mid-20th century as organisations began exploring the potential of computers, the profession emerged in response to the growing need for expertise in adopting new technologies. Over time, IT consulting has evolved in parallel with technological advancements and expanded its scope as new technology, such as the internet or cloud computing, reshaped the business landscape. This paper explores the historical background of IT consulting and subsequently studies the most recent industry reports to recognise the current trends, namely the rise of artificial intelligence, the shift towards remote working, and growing cybersecurity concerns. It concludes that consulting firms that prioritise these areas will not only be better positioned to deliver value, but also enhance the effectiveness of their own services.
How to Work in International Consulting: An Experience Report from a UNESCO Consultant
Authors: Nerio Valéria
Published: January 2025

The Brazilian public administration provides a plethora of opportunities for international consultants through vacancies in prestigious global institutions such as UNESCO, UN Women, and UNICEF, among others. Therefore, this study seeks to explore the opportunities available to lawyers and law graduates to work as international consultants, drawing on the author’s experience at UNESCO. Often, these opportunities remain unexplored due to a general unawareness among professionals. Hence, this article endeavours to share a novel experience and act as a guide for those interested in pursuing a career in international consultancy. To conduct this research, descriptive statistics were employed to analyze the calls for applications published in 2023 by 12 global institutions. This analysis identified the demands and professional qualifications sought for consultancy positions. The findings indicated a notable demand for legal professionals with specializations or experience in international law, human rights, environmental law, public management, and public policies. Furthermore, English emerged as the most commonly required language, with French, Spanish, and Portuguese also being significant. The opportunities often featured flexibility regarding the professionals’ location, with many roles allowing for remote or hybrid work arrangements. The study further underscored the critical importance for professionals to develop technical-scientific skills and to view themselves as entrepreneurs to effectively operate within this international context.
Reflections on Using Interactive Engagement Applications in Higher Education Accounting Courses
Authors: Walther Kevin
Published: January 2025

This reflective article explores the use of audience response software (ARS) in higher education accounting courses – namely Wooclap. Based on personal teaching experiences, the article explores the use of ARS to enhance student engagement and active learning. These experiences include teaching in an online environment during the COVID-19 pandemic at Dalarna University and in physical classrooms at Malmö University. Together, these contexts demonstrate the versatility and effectiveness of ARS in different educational settings. The author reflects on the pedagogical benefits of integrating ARS as an interactive application, noting that it facilitates real-time feedback, encourages student participation, and supports a constructivist approach to learning. The article also addresses the limitations of Wooclap, including its unclear impact on student attendance and performance. Although Wooclap and similar ARS have proven effective in enhancing engagement, their long-term benefits may diminish over time, indicating a need for further research and alternative strategies to maintain student involvement. The findings contribute to the broader discourse on technology-enhanced learning (TEL) in higher education, emphasizing the critical role of interactive applications in creating a more engaging and responsive learning environment.
LA TOMOGRAFÍA ACÚSTICA, UNA TECNOLOGÍA PARA LA SELECCIÓN DE ÁRBOLES SEMILLEROS EN LA AMAZONÍA PERUANA
Authors: BASELLY-VILLANUEVA Juan Rodrigo , FERNÁNDEZ-SANDOVAL Andrés , MACEDO-RAMÍREZ Arturo Tomas , SALAZAR-HINOSTROZA Evelin Judith , CHUMBIMUNE-VIVANCO Sheyla Yanett , PÉREZ-ARIRAMA Jorge Enrique , VALLEJOS-TORRES Geomar , MACEDO LADEIRA CARVALHO Ana Márcia
Published: January 2025

La forestación y reforestación ayudan a frenar la deforestación; pero las escasas plantaciones forestales existen en el Perú se caracterizan por tener baja productividad, debido al uso de semillas de calidad genética deficiente. La primera fase de los programas de mejoramiento es la selección en masa, evaluándose características dasométricas y morfométricas. Se reporta pudrición medular en árboles amazónicos, pero su sanidad se evalúa con técnicas poco precisa o no se considera. El presente estudio tuvo por objetivo demostrar que la tomografía acústica es una tecnología fundamental en la selección de árboles semilleros en la Amazonía peruana. Las especies evaluadas fueron Anaueria brasiliensis, Aspidosperma parvifolium, Bertholletia excelsa, Cedrelinga cateniformis, Dipteryx micrantha, Nectandra cuspidata y Schefﬂera morototoni. Se utilizó el tomógrafo acústico para evaluar la sanidad interna. Se analizó la incidencia por especie y el porcentaje de afectación mediante la prueba no paramétrica de Kruskal-Wallis; así mismo, se evaluó la asociación de la sanidad interna con variables dasométricas, mediante Análisis de Componentes Principales y correlación. Anaueria brasiliensis presentó en promedio los mayores porcentajes de afectación (45,4%), por otro lado, Bertholletia excelsa y Cedrelinga cateniformis, presentaron los menores porcentajes (0,9%). Existió diferencias significativas para el porcentaje de afectación de los árboles candidatos (p < 0,05). El porcentaje de afectación presentó fuertes asociaciones positivas con las variables dasométricas. La tomografía acústica es fundamental en la selección de árboles semilleros de árboles amazónicos; considerando que existen especies con alta variación de la sanidad interna entre sus individuos
Spanish and Turkish Influence in Albanian and Lectio Facilior in Translations
Authors: Beqaj Alba , Derjaj Adriatik
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study investigates the problems and difficulties Albanians face in learning the Spanish language, using synchronic and diachronic perspectives. It further examines the literary traces of Spanish in Albanian and explores the influence of Turkish borrowings on the Albanian language, with a focus on their adaptation and morpho-phonological integration.
 
Theoretical Framework: The study is grounded in applied linguistics, particularly in teaching foreign languages, drawing on the theories of Humboldt, Bloomfield, Sapir, Whorf, Krezezovksi, and Krashen. It explores Spanish borrowings from historical and linguistic sources, such as military and administrative lexicons, and examines the influence of Turkish, English, Italian, and Greek borrowings on Albanian across various domains, including media, bureaucracy, and religion.
 
Methodology: The research involved surveys of bachelor’s (1st, 2nd, and 3rd years) and master’s degree students, employing questionnaires to identify grammatical and semantic difficulties. Theoretical insights from linguists like Krashen, Bloomfield, and Ramón Menéndez Pidal informed the study design.
 
Results and Discussion: The findings reveal that Spanish elements persist in Albanian due to historical and social factors, with the nature and duration of contact shaping borrowing dynamics and typology. Turkish borrowings also exhibit significant cultural and linguistic integration despite historical limitations in contact.
 
Research Implications: The study highlights the enduring impact of Spanish and Turkish borrowings on Albanian, offering a basis for further research into their linguistic, folkloric, and cultural contributions.
 
Originality/Value: This research contributes novel insights into the grammatical and semantic challenges of Spanish and Turkish borrowings in Albanian, emphasizing their cultural and linguistic significance and practical implications for foreign language teaching.
Efectos bioquímicos, fisiológicos, anatómicos y conductuales sobre el piso pélvico de mamíferos machos castrados y/o denervados
Authors: Sánchez-Mendizabal Salvador , Alvarado-Olivarez Mayvi , Chi-Castañeda Donají , García Luis Isauro , Hernández-Aguilar María Elena
Published: January 2025

El piso pélvico (PP) es una estructura anatómica compleja que participa en diversas funciones, tales como el soporte de los órganos pélvicos, el control de la continencia y la función sexual. Las alteraciones en esta región tienen un impacto significativo en la calidad de vida de los individuos. Sin embargo, las investigaciones sobre su función y disfunción han sido menos exploradas en el sexo masculino en comparación con el sexo femenino. En el ámbito de las neurociencias y la fisiología, los modelos animales han proporcionado herramientas esenciales para estudiar las alteraciones del PP, particularmente mediante procedimientos como la castración y la denervación. Estos modelos permiten analizar los efectos de la ausencia de hormonas gonadales y de la interrupción de la inervación sobre el tejido muscular, los mecanismos metabólicos y la conducta. Esta revisión aborda los efectos bioquímicos, fisiológicos, anatómicos y conductuales observados en mamíferos machos que han sido sometidos a castración, denervación o a una combinación de ambos procedimientos. El análisis se basa en estudios publicados entre los años 2000 y 2023, que incluyen artículos originales y revisiones relevantes relacionadas con el piso pélvico, identificados a partir de búsquedas de palabras clave en Pubmed, Google Scholar o directamente en revistas indexadas. El objetivo de esta revisión es contribuir a una compresión más profunda de las alteraciones en el PP masculino, identificar lagunas en el conocimiento y explorar posibles aplicaciones clínicas y terapéuticas para las afecciones relacionadas con esta región anatómica.
Olfato, paladar, coprofagia: prazer e repugnância em Glauco Mattoso
Authors: Diniz Marcelo
Published: January 2025

A partir das considerações a respeito do corpo criatural e do estilo grotesco (Auerbach, 1987; Bakhtin, 1993), o artigo pretende indiciar uma possível estética do olfato, do paladar e da repugnância (Jaquet, 2010; Le Breton, 2006) na poesia de Glauco Mattoso. Considera ainda aspectos que apontam para a teatralidade em que se inscreve a lírica mattoseana.
Food, Eating, and Digestion in La vie seinte audree of Marie de France
Authors: Abell Jacob
Published: January 2025

This study provides an analysis of feasting, fasting, and digestion in La vie seinte Audree, a medieval French poem attributed to Marie de France. The text’s sparse allusions to food commend a practice of “moderated moderation,” which combines daily consumption, feasting, and fasting as integral components of holy eating. Through a particular focus on the tropes of hospitality, eels, and excretion, the poem similarly positions the human digestive system as a site of spiritual sanctification.
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A poesia onívora de Ricardo domeneck
Authors: Sedlmayer Sabrina
Published: January 2025

Obra resenhada:
DOMENECK, Ricardo. Cabeça de galinha no chão de cimento. São Paulo: Editora 34, 2023.
Na cozinha de Angélica Freitas
Authors: Silva Susana Souto
Published: January 2025

Este artigo examina as múltiplas e complexas relações existentes entre alimentação, memória, escrita e leitura em Rilke Shake, da poeta e tradutora Angélica Freitas, uma das vozes mais inventivas da poesia contemporânea de língua portuguesa. Publicado em 2007, esse livro de estreia aciona, desde o seu título, um conjunto de referências de diversos campos, línguas e tradições, devorando-as e transformando-as de modo, quase sempre, irreverente. A partir do diálogo com a Antropofagia oswaldiana, articulada a outros pensadores, a análise se concentra no primeiro poema desse livro, no qual o campo da comida e o da poesia se encontram e preparam um inusitado banquete.
Formation of the modern media landscape of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Authors: Cao Ziqing , Teplyashina Alla Nikolaevna , Melnik Galina Sergeevna , Lukin Stanislav Sergeevich
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the study of the peculiarities and problems of media work in the Egypt. The relevance of the study lies in the complexity of the functioning of the Egyptian media, which are influenced by a variety of factors, including legal, social and political. Egypt, as a key media player in the Arab world, is a unique case to explore. The purpose of the study is to determine the specifics of media work in Egypt, taking into account its rich media history and influence on the region. The problem of the study lies in the multidimensional nature of media activity in the countries of the global south, where various factors affecting their functioning and role in society collide. Egypt demonstrates a number of unique features and challenges affecting the functioning of the media. The research methodology includes an analysis of scientific literature and the regulatory framework for the functioning of the media. This approach allows for a comprehensive study of the subject of the study, based on theoretical and practical aspects. The mass media in the global south, and in particular in Egypt, is facing special challenges and needs an adaptation to local conditions. These problems are often rooted in historical, political, social, and economic contexts, which affects the way the media operates. It is noted that in response to unprecedented challenges, the government of the country is implementing a number of measures to control media resources. Measures to control media resources in Egypt are an important tool in combating threats to national security. It is important to find a balance between ensuring security and protecting human rights, which remains an urgent task for Egyptian society and the State.
Radial nerve compression following volar plate fixation:
Authors: Camilotti Luigi De Bonis , Fully Guilherme Machado , Duarte Márcio
Published: January 2025

Distal radius fractures are common, especially in the elderly, and typically have excellent outcomeswith volar plate fixation. However, complications such as inflammation, tendon rupture, and nervecompression can occur. Ultrasound is the best diagnostic tool for identifying screw-related tendon andnerve damage. We present a case of a 56-year-old woman who presents with four months of right wristpain accompanied by “shocks which underwent surgery three years ago for a distal radius fracture.
A retrospective analysis of the increase in syphilis incidence in the Russian Federation in 2009-2023 and trends in dynamic development of epidemiological processes
Authors: Novoselova Elena Yu , Rakhmatulina Margarita R. , Melekhina Lidia Е.
Published: January 2025

The problem of syphilis incidence has been relevant throughout all times and remains so to this day. The level of incidence is a key indicator of the epidemiological situation regarding the spread of syphilis among the population. Over the past five years, the Russian Federation has experienced variability in syphilis incidence rates after a prolonged decline from 2009 to 2020.
The assessment of the epidemiological situation regarding syphilis allows us to state that, overall, there is a stabilization of the epidemiological process in the country, characterized by a regression in incidence rates and a restoration of the trend towards further reduction. It is also evident that the observed increase in syphilis incidence in the Russian Federation was associated with a rise in the number of foreign nationals, including migrants, infected with syphilis, against the backdrop of a decrease in syphilis incidence among Russian citizens.
Музыкальная культура тунгусо-маньчжурских народов Северной Азии в трудах профессора Ю.И. Шейкина
Authors: Игнатьева Т.И. , Никифорова В.С.
Published: January 2025

Статья посвящена определению и описанию основных этапов деятельности выдающегося исследователя музыкальной культуры народов Северной Азии, профессора, доктора искусствоведения Ю.И. Шейкина в контексте его основных публикаций в области тунгусо-маньчжуроведения. В течение полувековой научной деятельности им была собрана представительная коллекция аудиозаписей и музыкальных инструментов по результатам более чем 100 музыкально-этнографических экспедиций в разные регионы Сибири и Дальнего Востока. Первый период деятельности Ю.И. Шейкина (1966‒1983) связан с учебой и работой в Дальневосточном педагогическом институте искусств, второй (1983‒1993) охватывает время работы в Новосибирской государственной консерватории им. М.И. Глинки, третий (1993‒2023) связан со становлением и развитием Арктического государственного института культуры и искусств в Якутске.

The article is devoted to the main stages of the activity of the outstanding researcher of the musical culture of the peoples of the North Asia, professor, doctor of Art History Yuri Ilyich Sheikin in the context of his main publications in the fi eld of Tungus-Manchu studies. During the half-century of scientific activity of Yu.I. Sheikin, who organized fi eld work in different regions of Siberia and the Far East, he collected a representative collection of audio recordings and musical instruments. The first period of Yuri Sheikin’s activity (1966–1983) is associated with his studies and work at the Far Eastern Pedagogical Institute of Arts (Vladivostok), the second (1983–1993) covers the period of work at the Novosibirsk State Conservatory by named M.I. Glinka, the third (1993–2023) is associated with the formation and development of the Arctic State Institute of Culture and Arts in Yakutsk.
Телесность в культуре повседневности и обрядово-ритуальных практиках эвенов и северных якутов: о знаковой функции и семантике волос
Authors: Варавина Г.Н.
Published: January 2025

В статье рассматриваются традиционные соматические представления эвенов и северных якутов. С точки зрения семиотики культуры проводится исследование представлений о волосах человека как части мировоззренческой системы, мирочувствования, языковой картины мира и традиционной культуры. Дается подробный детальный анализ лингвокультурной единицы «волосы» через воплощение в мифе, ритуале и символе. Изучены приметы, запреты (табу), обычаи, обряды и повседневные ритуальные практики, связанные с традиционными представлениями о волосах, рассмотрены народное толкование снов, телесные соматизмы в фразеологизмах эвенского и якутского языков, а также накосные украшения тюгясирских эвенов как оберег.

The article examines traditional somatic representations of Evens and Northern Yakuts. Man in traditional somatic ideas, the concept of physicality in culture, of course, this topic is highly relevant at present. At the same time, in modern humanitarian studies, this topic still remains poorly understood, namely, the traditional ideas of the northern peoples about the structure and functioning of the human body, or otherwise – somatic ideas. The author of the article aimed to identify cultural contexts, iconic semantics and functions of such an element of bodily code as hair in the traditional culture of Evens, northern Yakuts. This aim defines the main objectives of the study: to study somatic representations and their influence on the system of traditional worldview of the above-named peoples, to conduct a cognitive and semiotic analysis of the linguistic and cultural unit “hair”. The scientific novelty of the study is that the linguistic and cultural features of the traditional ideas about hair in Evens, northern Yakuts are revealed and analyzed; the somatic concept of hair is a complex, multidimensional structure and has not been the subject of special research. The research methods used in the work are complementary to each other. Theoretical: systemic and comprehensive approaches, comparative historical, cognitive and semiotic methods. Empirical: observations, surveys, interviews, conversations. The main result of the work is the analysis of the linguistic and cultural unit “hair” through incarnation into myth, ritual and symbol. The customs and ritual practices associated with traditional ideas about hair have been studied the interpretation of dreams, bodily somatisms in phraseological units of the Even and Yakut languages are considered, and also examined the oblique decorations of the Tyugyasir Evens.
Грамматикализация глагольных категорий в северо-тунгусских языках в типологическом освещении
Authors: Мальчуков А.Л.
Published: January 2025

В статье обсуждаются вопросы грамматикализации глагольных категорий в северо-тунгусских языках в сравнительном и ареально-типологическом освещении. Представлены пути грамматикализации отдельных глагольных категорий из числа залоговых форм, отрицания, видовых и модальных форм, а также описаны пути развития видо-временной системы в тунгусских языках. Помимо решения вопросов о происхождении отдельных глагольных форм, статья демонстрирует плодотворность приложения теории грамматикализации к материалу тунгусо-маньчжурских языков.

The article discusses grammaticalization of verbal categories in Tungusic languages in an areal-typological perspective. The starting point for the analysis is the material of the North Tungusic languages (Even, Evenk), which, accordingly, are given somewhat more attention, but the discussion of grammaticalization naturally presupposes an appeal to the material of other Tungusic languages. The article presents the ways of grammaticalization of individual verb categories including voice forms, negation, aspectual and modal forms, and also outlines evolution of the tenseaspect system of Tungusic languages. Apart from addressing specific questions of the origin and evolution of individual verbal categories (including the voice and aspect-tense forms), the article demonstrates fruitfulness of application of grammaticalisation theory to the material of Tungusic languages. In addition, the article shows that “finitization” of participial forms is the main mechanism of renewal of fi nite verbal forms in Tungusic languages. Moreover, finitization of participial forms (also referred in typological literature as ‘insubordination’ of non-fi nite forms) is shown to be an areal feature of Siberian languages.
История развития якутской песни: от традиции к инновации
Authors: Ларионова А.С.
Published: January 2025

В статье анализируется развитие якутской народной песни от истоков до современности. В исследовании применен сравнительный и исторический подходы, метод музыковедческого анализа. Результатом проведенной работы стало выявление вех исторического развития якутской песни от древнейших напевов к современной массовой песне во второй половине XX – начале XXI вв., когда происходит постепенный отход от национальных традиций.

The article for the first time studies the history of the development of Yakut song from ancient times to modern times. The aim of the study was to study the history of the development of Yakut song from tradition to innovation. The study uses comparative and historical approaches, the method of music analysis. The result of the work was the identification of the historical development of the Yakut song from the oldest tunes to the modern mass song in the second half of the 20th – early 21st centuries when gradual departure from national traditions occurred.