bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Online, remote public deliberation across three continents: learnings from the MindKind Study (Preprint)
Authors: Marten Carly ,   The MindKind Consortium, Doerr Megan
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND

Public deliberation is a qualitative research method that has successfully been used to solicit lay people’s perspectives on health ethics topics, but questions remain as to whether this traditionally in-person method translates into the online context. The MindKind Study conducted public deliberation sessions to gauge the concerns and aspirations of young people in India, South Africa, and the United Kingdom in regard to a prospective mental health databank. This paper details our adaptations to and evaluation of the public deliberation method in the online context, especially in the presence of a digital divide.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this paper is to assess the quality of online public deliberation and share emerging learnings in a remote disseminated qualitative research context.

METHODS

We convened participants for 2 hours of structured deliberation over an online video conferencing platform. We provided participants with multimedia informational materials describing different ways to manage mental health data. We analyzed the quality of online public deliberation in variable resource settings on the basis of (1) equal participation, (2) respect for the opinions of others, (3) adoption of a societal perspective, and (4) reasoned justification of ideas. In order to assess the depth of comprehension of informational materials, we used qualitative data pertaining directly to the material provided.

RESULTS

The sessions were broadly of high quality, although some sessions suffered from unstable internet connection and resulting multimodal participation, complicating our ability to perform a quality assessment. English-speaking participants displayed a deep understanding of complex informational materials. We found that participants were particularly sensitive to linguistic and semiotic choices in informational materials. A more fundamental barrier to understanding was encountered by participants who utilized materials translated from English.

CONCLUSIONS

Although online public deliberation may produce similar quality outcomes to in-person public deliberation, researchers who utilize remote methods should plan for technological and linguistic barriers when working with a multinational population. Our recommendations to researchers include budgetary planning, logistical considerations, and ensuring participants’ psychological safety.
Using Macroscopic, Microscopic, and FTIR Spectroscopy combined with Chemometrics to Authenticate Arabica Coffee from Antbush
Authors: Fernando David , Santosa Djoko , Rohman Abdul
Published: April 2024

Limited coffee stocks, high consumption, export demands, and increasing prices may contribute to counterfeiting. In other countries, including India and Africa, coffee forgery using antbush has been extensively established. Due to its abundance in Indonesia, unscrupulous coffee growers allegedly employ antbush (Senna occidentalis) as an adulterant in coffee to increase commercial earnings. This study aims to authenticate coffee from antbush using macroscopic and microscopic differences and FTIR spectroscopy combined with chemometrics. The arabica coffee samples from various regions were oven-roasted to a second crack and milled. The materials were then examined under macroscopic, microscopic, and infrared spectroscopic conditions. The obtained responses were used to monitor the qualitative and quantitative information in the targeted samples. Antbush in coffee samples is successfully identified microscopically by remnants of palisade tissue as well as the structural differences of the endosperm. In addition, FTIR spectroscopy combined with multivariate calibration can accurately estimate the concentration of antbush as adulterants in the target sample. Principle component regression (PCR) provides the best modeling for the relationship between the actual value. FTIR predicted the value of antbush with the lowest RMSEC and RMSEP values of 0.852 and 0.896, respectively, with the coefficient of determination (R2) in calibration and validation models of 0.9996 and 0.9967, respectively. The combination of macroscopic, microscopic, and FTIR spectroscopy offered reliable tools to authenticate arabica coffee from antbush.
Formulation and Sunscreen Activity Test of Lotion of Buas-Buas (Premna Serratifolia Linn.) Leaf Extract
Authors: Adahane Euistya Febrianti Putri , Isnindar Isnindar , Luliana Sri
Published: April 2024

Excessive UV exposure can cause various skin disorders, so protection from UV rays is needed by using sunscreen. One of the plants that have the potential as a sunscreen is buas-buas leaf (Premna serratifolia Linn.) which contains flavonoid compounds. Sunscreen formulated in lotion form is the most common preparation found in the market. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the physical characteristics of lotion preparations and to determine the potential of lotion of buas-buas leaf extract as a sunscreen. Buas-buas leaf extract was obtained through maceration extraction with 96% ethanol solvent. Lotion with the active substance of buas-buas leaf extract was made with concentration variations of 1, 2, and 3%. Evaluation of the physical characteristics of the lotion was tested with organoleptic observation parameters, homogeneity, pH, spreadability, and adhesion. Then, it was tested for sunscreen potential using UV-Vis spectrophotometry. Data were analyzed with SPSS Statistics 22 software, namely the One Way ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) test. The results of the study were the three lotion formulas of buas-buas leaf extract met all the requirements of the physical characteristics evaluation test. The SPF value of F1 (1%) is 7.12 (extra protection), F2 (2%) is 9.54 (maximum protection) and F3 (3%) is 15.68 (ultra protection). Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the lotion of buas-buas leaf extract meets the requirements of evaluating the physical characteristics of lotions and has activity as a sunscreen.
Cometierra: una heroína al encuentro de murmullos en la guerra contra las mujeres
Authors: Ventura Laura
Published: April 2024

En Cometierra, Dolores Reyes recorre los laberintos del conurbano de la provincia de Buenos Aires, un territorio signado por la violencia misógina, la pobreza y la conflictividad social. En este artículo se busca estudiar de qué modo la novela de Reyes se inscribe dentro de la tradición de la literatura de crimen, en particular del policial argentino, por un lado, así como, por el otro, aborda una corriente versátil de América Latina: lo fantástico, a través de lo neofantástico, lo real maravilloso y del universo de Juan Rulfo en Pedro Páramo. En esta amalgama, la autora denuncia la violencia de género que ocurre tanto en el seno intrafamiliar como en un contexto más amplio, donde la ley es inoperante para proteger a las víctimas y la policía es ineficiente para hallar a los culpables de los crímenes machistas, un escenario de “guerra contra las mujeres”, según define la antropóloga Rita Segato. Esta ficción está protagonizada por una médium/detective con escasa experiencia vital, propia de una joven en edad escolar, que siente empatía por las víctimas. Sus pesquisas y la colaboración que presta a las autoridades, o su acción fuera del amparo de las fuerzas del orden, serán clave para esclarecer casos de violencia de género o de pedofilia. Así se expondrá más aún a una violencia sistémica que Reyes describe con un lenguaje visceral.
La terminología de la bibliotecología: un acercamiento a las Unidades de Información Universitarias
Authors: Múnera Torres María Teresa , Giraldo Ortiz John Jairo , Betancur Marín Darío Alexander , Nieto Arango Nataly , Montoya Agudelo Yennifer Alexandra
Published: April 2024

A la luz del proyecto de investigación “Banco de Datos Terminológicos de las Ciencias de la Información (BDTCI). Segunda etapa: Base de Datos Terminológicos de la Bibliotecología (BDT-B)”, se hace un acercamiento a la terminología de las Unidades de Información Universitarias (UIU). Presentamos la metodología clásica de trabajo terminológico llevada a cabo en investigaciones de este tipo, con énfasis en la realización de grupos focales de profesionales que se desempeñan en bibliotecas académicas. Describimos el uso de los términos “biblioteca universitaria” / “biblioteca académica” y “ciencia de la información” / “ciencias de la información” hallados en el corpus textual conformado principalmente por artículos publicados en revistas reconocidas en el ámbito bibliotecológico y de las ciencias de la información en Iberoamérica. Por último, exponemos algunas consideraciones finales.
Onboard Surveillance Camera Robotic Vehicle
Authors: Saxena Tilak
Published: April 2024

Abstract: Surveillance cameras have been integrated with autonomous vehicles for various purposes like monitoring, guarding and spying. This research paper focuses on how to design, implement, deploy and evaluate a robotic vehicle with a surveillance camera system. This study is on both hardware and software architecture, choice of camera, image processing techniques as wellas communication protocol with other devices. Therefore, the suggested system aims at improving surveillance in addition with the number of sensors which can prevent any accident and can increase remote monitoring. The blynk server is used for the transmission of the data of various servers used in the system. Telegram bot is used to perform a two way communication with the system.
Fundamental of Design Thinking and its Phases
Authors: Morey Jayant P.
Published: April 2024

Abstract: The practice of solving issues by putting the requirements of the customer first is known as "design thinking." Its foundation lies in the compassionate observation of people's interactions with their surroundings and the use of an experiential, iterative process to generate creative solutions. The "human-centered" nature of design thinking refers to the utilization of data showing how customers interact with a good or service, as opposed to how a company or other party anticipates such interactions. A product or service must be continuously improved by designers seeing how users interact with it in order to be really human-centered. In design thinking, this is the "iterative" phase. In place of incessant study or ruminating, it encourages moving fast to test prototypes. Unlike traditional problem solving, which is a linear process of identifying a problem and then finding solutions, design thinking only works if it is iterative. It's less of a way to arrive at a single solution, and more of a way to continually evolve your way of thinking and respond to consumer needs.
A Comprehensive Review on Nanoparticle Classification and Synthesis Methods
Authors: Anis J Kazi , Shafi Dr. Sameer , Harsh Waghmare , Sameena Shaikh , Punam Ritthe , Muktai Rudrurkar , Sneha Patil , Imran Shaikh
Published: April 2024

Nanoparticles synthesis and the study of their size and properties are important in medicine as well as biological fields nanotechnology using nanoparticles such as metals, semiconductors and metal oxides are of great interest for a wide of variety of applications in the field of data, energy, environmental and medical tools due to their unique or improved properties. Current review focus on nanoparticle, types, characterization and most advanced application related to nanotechnology.It has the potential to revolutionize a series of medical and biotechnology tools and procedures so that they are portable, cheaper, safer, and easier to administer. They were synthesized by various methods for research and commercial uses which are classified into three types-chemical, physical and mechanical processes which had sawn a vast improvement. It plays a major role in the development of innovative methods to produce new products to suitable existing production equipment and to reformulate new material and chemicals with improved performance resulting in less consumption of energy and material and reduce harm to the environment as well as environmental remediation.
Polyherbal Chewing Gum: A Comprehensive Exploration of Design and Quality for Mouth Ulcers Relief
Authors: Dhamai Kanchan .N. , Jadhao Dr. M. P. , Game Dr. M.D. , Jawarkar S. G. , Waghulkar V. M.
Published: April 2024

Gummies are mobile drug delivery systems. Extract from herbal medicines can be incorporated into chewing gum and can be used in the treatment of mouth ulcers. It was concluded that the gum is an excellent drug delivery system for self-medication as it is convenient and can be administered directly without water and contain one or more active substances that are released by chewing and are intended for use for local treatment of oral diseases or systemic administration after absorption through the buccal mucosa. Natural a gum base that is economical, safe, environmentally friendly and used in the treatment of various oral diseases.
Fatores associados ao estadiamento do câncer colorretal no estado do Maranhão, Brasil
Authors: Almeida Joelson dos Santos , Araújo Thayane Costa Ferreira , Sardinha Ana Hélia de Lima
Published: April 2024

O câncer colorretal é desafiador devido à necessidade de atenção especializada nos serviços de saúde. Assim, objetivou-se analisar os fatores associados ao estadiamento do câncer colorretal (CCR) no estado do Maranhão, no Brasil. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, com abordagem quantitativa. Os dados foram coletados a partir do Sistema de Informação de Registro Hospitalar de Câncer, com a subsequente utilização do teste de qui-quadrado, considerando o nível de significância (p<0,05). Dos 421 casos de CCR analisados, houve predomínio de mulheres (57,8%), acima dos 60 anos (31,3%), de cor parda (68,2%), baixa escolaridade (43%) e múltiplas profissões. O adenocarcinoma foi o mais recorrente dos casos (73,5%) e, após tratamento com cirurgia e quimioterapia, houve remissão da doença em 27,2% e 37,9% dos casos, respectivamente. Houve associação do estadiamento tardio com tipo histológico adenocarcinoma (p<0,001), e os tratamentos recebidos nos casos tardios foram associados à cirurgia e quimioterapia (p<0,001). Os pacientes de casos precoces tiveram maiores possibilidades da remissão completa (p<0,000), sendo o tempo para o tratamento maior que 60 dias em casos tardios. As variáveis analisadas refletem principalmente a demora do diagnóstico, resultando na necessidade de tratamentos conjugados para efetiva possibilidade do desaparecimento da doença. Os casos analisados tiveram estadiamento tardio, o que reflete casos com diagnóstico e tratamento tardio, devido ao caráter silencioso da doença, à dificuldade de acesso dos pacientes aos serviços de saúde e à ainda recente estruturação dos fluxos de atendimento, medida que visa a reduzir a espera, identificar os casos precoces e favorecer melhores condições de tratamento para remissão da doença na população alvo.
Covid-19 e as condições de saúde de fisioterapeutas baianos atuantes na linha de frente: estudo observacional.
Authors: Hegouet Isadora de Carvalho , Oliveira Cinthia Jesus , Maia Fátima Costa de Oliveira , Paineiras-Domingos Laisa Liane
Published: April 2024

Durante a pandemia de covid-19, os profissionais de saúde que atuaram na linha de frente viveram um cenário desafiador, com constante risco de infecção pelo SARS-CoV-2, uma demanda de trabalho aumentada e muitas incertezas. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar as repercussões da covid-19 na saúde de fisioterapeutas baianos atuantes na linha de frente no ambiente hospitalar. Fisioterapeutas baianos participaram deste estudo, respondendo questões referentes aos seus dados sociodemográficos, à qualidade do sono e aos sintomas de ansiedade e depressão, através de um formulário eletrônico (Google Forms). Responderam ao formulário 38 fisioterapeutas residentes em Salvador (BA). A metade deles atua em Unidades de Terapia Intensiva (UTI) e, destes, 65% são trabalhadores do setor privado. Além disso, 68% foram infectados pelo SARS-CoV-2 uma ou mais vezes. O constante medo de infectar seus familiares foi declarado por 77,3% deles e, após o expediente, 36% dos profissionais apresentavam exaustão emocional; 34,2%, estresse psicológico; e 26%, cansaço físico. Os fisioterapeutas baianos relataram que durante a pandemia de covid-19 houve grandes desafios no local de trabalho, como o medo de adoecer e de transmitir a doença e, sobretudo, o medo da morte. O cansaço e o estresse psicológico foram constantes na prática profissional, mas, apesar disso, a maioria dos fisioterapeutas sentiu satisfação por ter atuado de forma tão indispensável em um momento delicado e único.
Aplicación de la “Footprint Family” para la evaluación ambiental de edificios públicos en España. Estudio de caso: centro educativo.
Authors: Rivero-Camacho Cristina , Ferreira-Sanchez Antonio
Published: April 2024

Dentro de los compromisos de la Agenda 2030, destacan los objetivos socioeconómicos para un desarrollo sostenible del conjunto de la sociedad, que plantean minimizar el impacto producido por la Administración Pública sobre el medio ambiente en todas sus actividades. Por ello, la creación y reforma de sus infraestructuras, necesarias para su funcionamiento y los servicios que presta, supone un gran impacto. El objetivo del presente trabajo se centra en una adaptación metodológica para evaluación ambiental de las obras promovidas por entes públicos, cuantificando y localizando los focos de impacto para poder tomar las medidas que los minimicen. Para ello, se proponen como indicadores la familia de las huellas, ecológica, de carbono e hídrica, caracterizadas por la simpleza del mensaje y la facilidad para implantarse en el sector de la construcción, a través del control de costes de los proyectos. En concreto, se presenta un estudio de caso, la construcción de un centro de educación infantil en la ciudad de Madrid, para cuyo análisis se exponen y analizan los datos necesarios. Los resultados reflejan información interesante, en términos de huellas, sobre los elementos que deben ser controlados y mejorados en el diseño del proyecto, tales como el hormigón y acero.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT WITH MORAL BEHAVIOR AMONG ADOLESCENTS
Authors: Ibda Fatimah - , Binti Ishak Noor Azniza , Bin Mohd. Nasir Mohd Azrin
Published: April 2024

The moral behavior of adolescents develops through the integration of cognitive maturity, emotional maturity, and the social environment. Although personality characteristics and the social environment influence moral behavior, little is known about the relationship between personality, the social environment, and moral behavior. This study involved 175 respondents, aged 19-22 years, selected from three colleges in the city of Banda Aceh. The sample was gathered using purposive sampling techniques, with data collection conducted through personality questionnaires, social environment questionnaires, and moral behavior questionnaires. The research findings revealed that the correlation coefficient (r) between the studied variables was 0.537 or 53.7 percent, indicating a strong relationship between personality and the social environment with moral behavior. These findings underscore the significance of personality and the social environment in promoting moral behavior among adolescents.
Favor e indiferencia. Caciquismo y vida política en Cantabria (1902-1923)
Authors: Garrido Martín Aurora
Published: April 2024

En este trabajo, se aborda el análisis del sistema caciquil dentro del ámbito geográfico de la que fuera provincia de Santander, actual comunidad regional de Cantabria, con el propósito de llegar a entender y explicar su naturaleza como los que fueron sus fundamentos sociales y políticos. Con ello, pretendemos contribuir a un mayor conocimiento y una mejor comprensión de un fenómeno complejo, multifacético, como el caciquismo. Conocer, comprender y explicar qué fue y cuáles fueron las causas de la incuestionable estabilidad de aquel sistema político identificado básicamente con la España de la Restauración, bautizado como caciquismo y acreedor de una imagen, dentro y fuera de nuestras fronteras, totalmente descalificadora.
WDANet: exploring style feature via diffusion model for woodcut-style design
Authors: Ou Yangchunxue , Xu Jingjun
Published: April 2024

Due to the strong visual impact and color contrast inherent in woodcut
style design, it has been applied in animation and comics. However,
traditional woodcuts, hand-drawn, and previous computer-aided methods
have yet to address the issues of dwindling design inspiration, lengthy
production times, and complex adjustment procedures. We propose a novel
network framework, the Woodcut-style Design Assistant Network (WDANet),
to tackle these challenges. Notably, our research is the first to
utilize diffusion models to streamline the woodcut-style design process.
We curate the Woodcut-62 dataset, which features works from 62 renowned
historical artists, to train WDANet in absorbing and learning the
aesthetic nuances of woodcut prints, offering users a wealth of design
references. Based on a denoising network, our WDANet effectively
integrates text and woodcut-style image features. WDANet allows users to
input or slightly modify a text description to quickly generate
accurate, high-quality woodcut-style designs, saving time and offering
flexibility. As confirmed by user studies, quantitative and qualitative
analyses show that WDANet outperforms the current state-of-the-art in
generating woodcut-style images and proves its value as a design aid.
Deriving flow velocity and initial concentration from Liesegang-like patterns
Authors: Liu Chong , Calo Victor , Lieb Klaus Regenauer- , Hu Manman
Published: April 2024

Zebra rocks, characterized by their striking reddish-brown stripes,
rods, and spots of hematite (Fe-oxide), showcase complex self-organized
patterns formed under far-from-equilibrium conditions. Despite their
recognition, the underlying mechanisms remain elusive. We introduce a
novel advection-dominated phase-field model that effectively replicates
the Liesegang-like patterns observed in Zebra rocks. This model
leverages the concept of phase separation, a well-established principle
governing Liesegang phenomena. Our findings reveal that initial solute
concentration and fluid flow velocity are critical determinants in
pattern selection and transition. We quantitatively explain the spacing
and width of a specific Liesegang-like pattern category. Furthermore,
the model demonstrates that vanishingly low initial concentrations
promote the formation of oblique patterns, with inclination angles
influenced by rock heterogeneity. Additionally, we establish a
quantitative relationship between band thickness and geological
parameters for orthogonal bands. This enables the characterization of
critical geological parameters based solely on static patterns observed
in Zebra rocks, providing valuable insights into their formation
environments. The diverse patterns in Zebra rocks share similarities
with morphologies observed on early Earth and Mars, such as banded iron
formations and hematite spherules. Our model, therefore, offers a
plausible explanation for the formation mechanisms of these patterns and
presents a powerful tool for deciphering the geochemical environments of
their origin.
Interrelationships among accumulations of intra- and peri-organ fat, visceral fat, and subcutaneous fat
Authors: Mitsushio Kento , Y Baden Megu , Kagisaki Takuya , Kato Sarasa , Niki Akiko , Takayama Risa , Horii Tomomi , Ozawa Harutoshi , Ishibashi Chisaki , Hosokawa Yoshiya , Fujita Yukari , Kozawa Junji , Shimomura Iichiro
Published: April 2024

We aimed to clarify the relationship between intra- and peri-organ fat, visceral fat, and subcutaneous fat. We used abdominal CT to evaluate intra- and peri-organ fat accumulations in the pancreas, liver, spleen, renal parenchyma, renal sinus, and skeletal muscle. The relationships between these fats, visceral fat, and subcutaneous fat were examined by using the partial correlation and covariance analysis, adjusting for BMI. We found that visceral fat and each intra- and peri-organ fat accumulation were positively correlated, whereas subcutaneous fat and the accumulation of each intra- and peri-organ fat and visceral fat were negatively correlated. Pancreas fat, liver fat, renal sinus fat, and skeletal muscle fat accumulated significantly more in people with excessive visceral fat accumulation than in those without excessive visceral fat accumulation (p = 0.01, 0.006, 0.008, 0.02, respectively). In conclusion, intra- and peri-organ fat accumulation in each organ shows a positive correlation with visceral fat and a negative correlation with subcutaneous fat, independent of BMI.
Intensive care nurses’ and nurse anaesthetists’ motivation to enrol in an academic master’s program: A qualitative study
Authors: Danielsen Astrid , Sætre Hansen Britt
Published: April 2024

Background: Nurses worldwide are increasingly working in environments characterized by healthcare reforms, complex patient care and technological advancements that require the integration of evidence-based practice. There is also a growing need for continuous education, systematic competence research and competence assessment instruments to meet the rapid changes in critical and anaesthesia care settings.
Aim: The aim of this study was to explore and describe anaesthetists’ (NAs) and intensive care nurses’ (ICNs) motivation for enrolling in an academic master’s program.
Method: A qualitative study was carried out, using focus groups. Data were analysed by means of qualitative content analyses. The participants were 11 students from an academic master’s program at a Norwegian university.
Findings: The participants’ motivation was linked to the theme “improving patient care through continuous learning” and supported by three categories: understanding research; learning to argue within an intraprofessional team; improving and further developing the NAs and ICNs professions.
Conclusion: Continuous learning to improve patient care for the critically ill was the main motivating factor for NAs and ICNs to enrol in an academic master’s program. NAs and ICNs enrolled in the academic master’s program with little or no support from the hospitals, and they reported that, in a busy ward, the time available for learning is scarce. The finding that NAs and ICNs desire continuous learning is relevant for hospital leaders who struggle to achieve patient safety goals and retain/recruit highly competent advanced nurses.
Study and Assessment of Mineralogical, Chemical and Granulometric Composition of Volatile Soil-Sand Aerosols from Dried Out Part of Aral Sea
Authors: R Kulmatov
Published: April 2024

This article presents the results of a comprehensive study of the chemical composition, structural characteristics, and porous structure of soil and sand in the dried-out part of the Aral Sea. Chemical analysis of soil samples revealed a high content of basic elements, such as oxides of silicon, aluminium, iron, calcium, and magnesium, which affect chemical activity and interaction with the environment. The structural characteristics of the samples taken in the dried part of the Aral Sea made it possible to evaluate their ability to adsorb and interact with water and other substances. The study of soil's adsorption and porosity characteristics has revealed its ability to retain moisture and other important components in the porous structure. The results obtained allow us to better understand the mechanisms of interaction of soil and sand with water. Data can serve as a basis for developing effective and sustainable water management practices and optimizing the use of soil materials.
Measuring Inclusion in Vocational Education and Training through the Prism of Justice of Education
Authors: Kristl Nina , Jeznik Katja
Published: April 2024

The highest possible level of inclusion and justice are the primary goals of most contemporary education systems, including vocational education and training. The Index for Inclusion, which was developed two decades ago, defines inclusion on three levels, i.e. policy, culture and practice, and provides a methodological framework for measuring the inclusive orientation of schools. This paper raises the question of whether the selected Index for Inclusion indicators can be used to also measure different dimensions of justice, which is defined as a multidimensional concept. The just redistribution of basic goods is complemented by recognition, representation and relationality. A study with the aim to determine the multidimensionality of the implementation of inclusivity in Vocational Education and Training institutions using statistical analysis was carried out. An online questionnaire was created and completed by 427 education professionals (head teachers, teachers and school counsellors) employed in vocational education and training. The dimensionality of the measured constructs was checked using a set of 28 variables with factor analysis, i.e. the Maximum Likelihood method and Varimax rotation. It was found that the statements that had been formulated on the basis of the Index for Inclusion can also be used to measure different dimensions of justice. The final version of the questionnaire (modified questionnaire), which contains a set of twenty items, adequately measures the redistribution and recognition aspects of justice, whereas the representation and relational aspects have proven to be two-dimensional concepts. A modified questionnaire could be a suitable starting point both for the self-evaluation of schools and a general measurement of inclusion in terms of justice.
Base Rate Neglect Bias: Can it be Observed in HRM Decisions and Can it be Decreased by Visually Presenting the Base Rates in HRM Decisions?
Authors: Kovačević Ivana , Manojlović Mateja
Published: April 2024

The aim of this experimental research was to explore if the future HR managers are susceptible to the base rate neglect (BRN) bias and if the visual presentation of the base rates improves their reasoning. The BRN bias is a tendency to disregard a priori probabilities that are explicitly given for the class of observed objects. In this study, BRN is seen as the case of decision-making bias in the work-related context. Although it is inevitable part of the decision-making processes concerning employees`, the topic is not sufficiently studied. A total of 65 participants, enrolled in the master studies of HRM, were subjected to 4 different types of BRN tasks, in which five different HR activities were described. They were varied within subjects, representativeness of description, and format of base rate. Within each task there were five different situations that make 20 tasks in total. The two-way repeated-measures ANOVA revealed that the proportion of biased answers was significantly higher on the representative tasks when the tasks presented visually, with no interaction between representativeness and format of task. Results are in line with previous studies that observed an effect of BRN on decision-making process. Yet, unexpectedly, visual presentation of base rates did not facilitate unbiased reasoning implying that some other form of presentation might be more appropriate for the task.
Implicit Theories of Teachers About the Importance of Teaching Music
Authors: Drobac-Pavićević Milica , Bjelobrk Babić Ozrenka , Đurđanović Miomira
Published: April 2024

Contemporary pedagogical literature emphasizes holistic upbringing and education, with the goal of developing the overall personality of students. In this regard, the aim of this study is to explore and determine how teachers perceive the importance of teaching music. This research was conducted in the second semester of the 2022/2023 school year on with a sample of Republic of Srpska primary school teachers (N=10). Empirical data were collected through semi-structured interviews conducted both online and in person; a protocol with open-ended questions was developed. The data were analyzed using the method of qualitative thematic analysis. The research results show that teachers perceive music education positively and emphasize its importance for the comprehensive development of students. Additionally, teachers believe that certain changes are needed in the music curriculum, although they emphasize that they have freedom in choosing content in all teaching areas. There is a prevailing opinion among teachers which indicates the need for an increased focus of the educational system towards music education in the lower grades of primary school.
Basic Needs Satisfaction and Conscious Motives for Sports Activities of Juniors
Authors: Belousova Alla , Gorshkova Svetlana , Tushnova Yulya
Published: April 2024

Athletic motivation is actively studied in the sports psychology. The study of the juniors’ motivation is crucial for exploring the reasons to quit the sport, the fac-tors that reduce an athlete’s productivity, the principles of building support pro-grams for young athletes. The purpose of the study was to study the basic needs satisfaction and the hierarchy of young athlete conscious motives. The study involved juniors, in the amount of 133 people aged 13-16 years (M=15.1; SD=1.6; 59.4% men). The following methods were used: the essay “Why I came into sports”, “Method of paired comparisons” by V.V. Skvortsov (modified by I.A. Akindinova), as well as statistical methods (descriptive statistics, W - Kendall, Chi-squared test, Kruskal-Wallis H - test). Personal, professional and status conscious motives were found out to form a complex motivation for sports activities. Conscious motives for sports activities differ among juniors in various sports. The least satisfied needs are those for acceptance needs and self-expression. The type of sport does not determine the satisfaction of the junior needs. The prospect of the study is to create a model of motivation for a young athlete. The results can be used in the activities of sports institutions.
Criminal Profiling as a Method of Detecting Lies in Nonverbal Communication
Authors: Bjelajac Željko , Banović Božidar
Published: April 2024

The exponential growth of crime, violence, and wrongdoing is linked to dysfunction in restraining aggressive impulses, leading to neglect and disrespect of others’ feelings, rights, and needs. Two basic forms of communication, verbal and nonverbal, serve individuals to interact and exchange ideas and attitudes with other people in everyday life situations, including within the framework of criminal investigations and criminal justice. The purpose of this study was to draw an analogy between verbal communication (oral speech, written speech) and nonverbal communication (body language, gestures, and silence), with the tendency to explore different components of nonverbal communication and place them in the context of criminal profiling as a method for detecting lies in nonverbal communication. The aim of this study was to emphasize the importance of nonverbal communication as an equal part of the communication process, and often a predominant one in this domain, which helps us demystify suspects, perpetrators, and criminal acts.
PEMILIHAN AKAD PEMBIAYAAN PERMODALAN TERBAIK UNTUK UMKM PERTANIAN TANAMAN PANGAN DENGAN ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS – AHP
Authors: Pradana Yudha
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh realita bahwa Provinsi Riau hanya mampu memenuhi kebutuhan pangan utama berupa beras rata-rata 20% - 30% per tahun. Rendahnya jumlah produksi beras dari petani tidak mampu mencukupi kebutuhan penduduk Riau, sehingga setiap tahun Provinsi Riau mengalami defisit pangan, dilain sisi pendapatan petani pun relatif rendah. Pembiayaan merupakan salah satu solusi untuk dapat meningkatkan produksivitas dan kesejahteraan petani. Penelitian bertujuan untuk menentukan model akad pembiayaan terbaik di UMKM sektor pertanian tanaman pangan berdasarkan AHP. Penelitian dilakukan di Muara Kelantan, Kabupaten Siak dan merupakan penelitian kombinasi kuantitatif dan kualitatif, dengan menggunakan alat bantu decision support system berupa Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian jenis akad terbaik yang digunakan dalam pemilihan pembiayaan syariah untuk pertanian tanaman pangan, secara berurutan adalah musyarakah, salam, murabahah dan ijarah. Selanjutnya tinjauan ekonomi Islam, pembiayaan dengan prinsip musyarakah memberikan solusi terbaik bagi para petani, karena dapat memenuhi kepentingan perbankan, dan kebutuhan permodalan petani, serta tidak bertentangan dengan prinsip syariah.
Falsafah Ekonomi Syariah Sebagai Way Of Life Untuk Mencapai Falah
Authors: Faisal Mohammad , Tamrin Husni
Published: April 2024

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk menjadikan ekonomi syariah sebagai jalan hidup (way of life) untuk meraih falah, yakni kesuksesan yang hakiki, berupa tercapainya kebahagiaan dalam segi material dan spiritual, serta tercapainya kesejahteraan di dunia dan akhirat. Kekeliruan yang banyak terjadi adalah dalam memahami makna al-falah yang sesungguhnya, karena falah hanya dipahami sebatas materi saja, sehingga sikap dan tindakan seseorang dalam kegiatan ekonomi menjadi jauh dari asas dan konsep syariat Islam. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pendekatan deskriptif-kualitatif dengan menggunakan teknik riset kepustakaan (library research). Dalam riset kepustakaan (library research), penelitian ini menggunakan data primer yang bersumber dari Al-Quran dan Hadits, dan data sekunder berupa jurnal, artikel, dan buku-buku referensi yang membahas topik yang berkaitan dengan masalah penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa untuk mencapai falah, manusia harus memahami filsafat Tuhan, manusia dan alam. Hakikat hubungan manusia dengan Tuhan dimaknai dengan mengemban amanah sebagai khalifah di muka bumi, yaitu untuk memakmurkan dan mensejahterakan umat manusia. Hakikat hubungan manusia dengan alam adalah bahwa manusia memanfaatkan alam demi terciptanya kebaikan di muka bumi dan menghindari perilaku pengrusakan alam, dan hakikat hubungan manusia dengan manusia lainnya adalah hubungan muamalah, dengan memperkuat ukhuwah sebagai pondasi awal dari kekuatan ekonomi Islam sebagaimana yang diajarkan Rasulullah pada saat membangun perekonomian di Madinah melalui sikap taathuf, tarahum, tafahum, takafful, tadhomun
Konsep Multiakad dalam Fatwa DSN-MUI: Sebuah Inovasi dalam Praktik Keuangan Syariah di Indonesia
Authors: Abduh Arridho , Asmuni Asmuni , Anggraini Tuti
Published: April 2024

This article discusses the concept of hybrid contracts in Fatwa DSN-MUI which is an innovation in Islamic financial practice in Indonesia. The hybrid contracts concept is an approach that combines several Islamic contracts or financial instruments in one transaction to achieve the goals desired by the parties involved. This paper outlines various examples of the application of hybrid contracts in Islamic financial transactions. This article provides an overview of how the hybrid contracts concept became an innovation in Islamic financial practice in Indonesia. By using hybrid contracts, financial actors can achieve their goals in a sharia manner and minimize the risks associated with such transactions. However, a good understanding of sharia principles and guidance from authoritative institutions such as DSN-MUI is still needed to maintain the integrity and validity of sharia transactions.TRANSLATE with x EnglishArabicHebrewPolishBulgarianHindiPortugueseCatalanHmong DawRomanianChinese SimplifiedHungarianRussianChinese TraditionalIndonesianSlovakCzechItalianSlovenianDanishJapaneseSpanishDutchKlingonSwedishEnglishKoreanThaiEstonianLatvianTurkishFinnishLithuanianUkrainianFrenchMalayUrduGermanMalteseVietnameseGreekNorwegianWelshHaitian CreolePersian //  TRANSLATE with COPY THE URL BELOW Back EMBED THE SNIPPET BELOW IN YOUR SITE Enable collaborative features and customize widget: Bing Webmaster PortalBack//
Ranking of territories in the Voronezh region by the incidence rates resulting from chemical load
Authors: II Mekhantyev , AV Enin
Published: April 2024

Numerous studies conducted by domestic and foreign researchers report the influence of environmental pollution on shaping morbidity of a population. The study was aimed to rank the territories of the Voronezh Region by the incidence rates probably resulting from chemical pollution of atmospheric air, drinking water, soils in residential areas recorded in 2018–2022. The districts were divided into three groups based on the long-time annual average incidence rates. The degree of correlation between the disease entities and the chemical environmental factors was determined through correlation analysis. The findings have shown that the city of Voronezh and Pavlovsky District are the territories at risk of the disorders with the etiology that is likely to be associated with chemical air pollution. The territories at risk of the disorders that are likely to be associated with chemical pollution of drinking water include Kashirsky, Kantemirovsky, Olkhovatsky, Ternovsky, Khokholsky districts, while the territories at risk of the disorders that are likely to be associated with chemical pollution of soils in residential areas include the city of Voronezh, Borisoglebsky city district, Liskinsky and Rossoshansky districts. The situation observed in the above administrative territories requires in-depth study of the degree of the impact of chemical factors on public health and identification of the sources of these factors. The findings can be used to develop the guidelines on minimization of the adverse effects of chemical environmental factors on public health in the region.
Adaptation of Migrant Children within Educational Organizations of the Russian Federation
Authors:   Saratov Regional Institute of Educational Development, Gromova Viktoria I. , Kozinets Sergey B. ,   Independent researcher, Malova Natalia A. ,   International Innovation University, Shumilova Lyudmila N. ,   Volga Region Cooperative Institute (a branch) of Russian University of Cooperation
Published: April 2024

The article talks about the adaptation of migrant children in educational organizations of the Russian Federa-tion. The authors characterize the inclusion of migrant minors in the socio-cultural life of Russian society as a priority direction of the state migration policy. It is the education system that has the leading role in including migrant minors into the sociocultural space of the country. The preferable result of a migrant child's entry into a new society is integration, i.e. full inclusion in the political, economic and social life of Russia. The article pre-sents a detailed program of socio-cultural adaptation of migrants and their effective integration into the space of the place of settlement. It is emphasized that its implementation will reduce the risks of increased conflicto-genity in the socio-cultural interaction of various ethnic groups and improve the social environment of the state in the context of intensive migration processes.
Creating Business Networks as a Relevant Career Management Direction
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Avshalumov Saimon S.
Published: April 2024

Creating business networks is a current and highly sought-after direction in career management today. An analysis of scientific literature sources has shown that conceptually, it is closely related to the notion of network-ing. Thus, the author presents in the article his own definition of this concept. The article proposes a classifica-tion of methods for creating business networks in professional, educational, informal, and virtual environments, with a detailed examination of the most common ones. Through expert interviews with specialists in HR man-agement, the article examines the pivotal role of business networks in shaping individuals’ career directions. Insights from these interviews underscore the importance of proactive networking for both securing employ-ment opportunities and advancing in one’s career. In response to the increasing digitization of professional interactions, the article offers examples of training initiatives aimed at equipping employees with the skills nec-essary for effective networking in virtual environments. These practices are tailored to address the evolving needs of organizations amidst technological advancements. In conclusion, the article emphasizes the strategic significance of building business networks in modern career management. By leveraging diverse methods and adapting to digital transformations, individuals can harness the power of networking to propel their professional growth and success.
Digital Technologies in the Educational Process: Challenges and Risks
Authors:   Almetyevsk State Petroleum Institute, Schmidt Kirill Yu.
Published: April 2024

Digital technologies are becoming an integral part of the modern world, constantly intersecting with various areas of our lives, including the field of education. At the same time, digital technologies have a certain impact on the educational process and, accordingly, on the quality of education in universities. In this article, the author analyzes this impact in the context of forecasting the occurrence of possible negative consequences. The pos-sible risks associated with the automation of the learning process, as well as the risks associated with an over-abundance of the introduction of digital platforms into the educational process, are considered. Further, the possibility of the emergence of some psychological problems as a result of prolonged contact with the digital space, such as a decrease in creative thinking, attention, memory, as well as the emergence of technological dependence, is discussed. Particular attention is paid to the problem of students completing tasks using artifi-cial intelligence technology. The final part of the article contains conclusions and recommendations concerning the optimal limit of digital technologies’ applicability in the educational process. The author emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to the use of digital technologies, taking into account their potential risks to the psychological health and self-development of students.
Um panorama da poesia epigramática neolatina polonesa (e russa)
Authors: Frate Rafael
Published: April 2024

The following article provides an overview of Polish neo-Latin poetry with a full historical background provided by situating the literary practices of 16th C. Poland and exploring some of the principal theoretical and rhetorical approaches to this poetry. The article claims Polish letters to be central in Eastern Europe, and a decisive authority that helped shape the literary fields of lands such as Ruthenia (presently, Ukraine and Belarus) and Russia until the 18th C. By taking as example Maciej Sarbiewski’s epigrammatic production, I offer a glimpse into the theoretical works of Jesuit priest, Jacobus Pontanus, and of the foremost intellectual in Peter the Great’s court, Feofan Prokopóvitch.
A new list of Iliadic wounds, deaths and acts of aggression
Authors: Abritta Alejandro
Published: April 2024

This paper presents a new, digital, and interactive list of wounds, deaths, and other acts of aggression in the Iliad. After an introduction, it discusses the state of the art in quantitative approaches to the subject. The following section presents the methodology for compiling the data, briefly establishing the criteria for the distribution of instances in each category. In the discussion, I compare the results with previous similar projects and mention a few examples of the potentiality of the new list – to be published online, not included in the paper –, showing the advantages of the digital format.