bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Damage Mechanism of Drilling Fluid on Tight Sandstone Gas Layers
Authors:   China University of Petroleum, Dai Jin , Liao Guangzhi ,   China University of Petroleum, Wu Feng ,   Southwest Petroleum University
Published: November 2024

The evaluation of the degree of damage caused by drilling fluid to formation damage is an important work in reservoir protection, and it is also of great significance to oil and gas production. This paper explores the degree of damage caused by drilling fluid to formation damage under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions. In this study, an indoor drilling fluid formation damage experiment was designed to simulate the formation damage process of drilling fluid to the wellbore during drilling under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions, and a formation damage evaluation model was established to quantitatively evaluate the pollution of drilling fluid to reservoirs under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions. The damage degree of the drilling fluid was explored through the observation of core casting thin sections before and after contamination and scanning electron microscopy, and the mechanism of drilling fluid damage to the reservoir was explored through glass etching experiments. The experimental results show that the dynamic filtration time of the core in the high-temperature and high-pressure drilling fluid reaches a completely polluted state in 120 ~ 205 min, the absolute damage rate of the drilling fluid to the core. For porous and permeable cores, the relative damage rate of cores is greater than the absolute damage rate, and the opposite is true for high-porosity and permeable cores. The observation results of thin sections of core castings and scanning electron microscopy before and after contamination show that the degree of contamination of intergranular pores by drilling fluid (average 70.92%) is greater than that of feldspar dissolution. The pores (average 44.97%) are larger than kaolinite intercrystalline pores (average 33.57%). During the drilling cycle, the solid phase particles in the drilling fluid will intrude into the core pores and adhere to the core pores and pore surfaces, resulting in core contamination, and the macroscopic performance is a decrease in permeability. For low-porosity and low-permeability sandstone, the damage of drilling fluid to core is mainly manifested as solid phase and liquid phase damage. The solid phase damage is mainly caused by the blockage of pores and throats by solid particles ranging in size from 0.1 to 30.0 µm in the drilling fluid. Liquid damage is mainly caused by the water lock and hydrocarbon lock effects formed by the oil-water two-phase interface, gas-water two-phase interface, or the oil-gas-water three-phase interface.
Research on the Production of Metaverse Korean Traditional Music Performances Applying the PBL Model in Korean Traditional Music Education
Authors:   The Korean Society of Music Education Technology, Kwon Hye-jin
Published: November 2024

This study aimed to develop students' self-directed problem-solving abilities and explore new possibilities for producing Korean traditional music performances in the metaverse by applying the
Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model in Korean traditional music education. The PBL teaching-learning process was structured into five stages: encountering the problem, planning for problem-solving, exploring and re-exploring, devising solutions, and presenting and evaluating. Through the process of planning and producing a Korean traditional music performance, students were encouraged to solve problems independently, and they carried out the performances they created using the metaverse platform 'ifland.' The results of the study showed that the production of metaverse Korean traditional music performances, using the PBL model, significantly improved students' self-directed learning abilities and collaborative learning skills. Furthermore, it confirmed the potential of Korean traditional music education within the metaverse environment. This study suggests that the application of the PBL model to the production of metaverse Korean traditional music performances can contribute to the modernization of Korean traditional music education and the advancement of educational methodologies. It also emphasizes the need to expand the use of digital platforms in Korean traditional music education in the future.
THE URGENCY OF LEARNING CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION IN HIGHER COLLEGE IN FORMING DEMOCRATIC ATTITUDES IN STUDENTS
Authors: Andrian Andrian
Published: November 2024

This study aims to describe the urgency of learning civics education in tertiary institutions in forming democratic attitudes in students. This research uses a qualitative approach with a literature study method. Data sources are taken from credible pages, including Sinta and Google Scholar. The results of this study indicate that civic education helps shape the morality of university-level students by covering three aspects. Namely, the first is the moral concept, which includes awareness of democratic life, understanding of democratic material, appreciation of the benefits of democracy, happy reasons and democratic practices, and self-introspection in democracy. Second, moral attitudes include a sense of freedom of life, freedom of opinion, empathy for others, pleasure in deliberations, self-control of freedom, and upholding and respecting the views of others. Third, moral behavior includes respecting democratic life, the will to live in a democracy, and the habit of being democratic with others.
Testing Measurement Invariance using Multi-group Latent Class Analysis: A Cross-National Study of ICT Self-Efficacy
Authors: Kim JiYoon , Lim Yerim , Hong Sehee
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study is to provide guidelines for the process of testing measurement invariance using multi-group latent class analysis (MGLCA). To achieve this, data from the ICILS 2018 was utilized to select three countries with different levels of ICT development (South Korea, the United States, and Portugal). For these countries, the latent class classification patterns of middle school students’ ICT self-efficacy were identified, and the similarities and differences in latent classes among countries were examined at the scale and indicator levels. The analysis revealed several key findings. First, in all three countries, the number of latent classes for ICT self-efficacy was consistently determined as three, indicating a similar model structure of latent class across countries. Second, examination of measurement invariance at the scale level classified by country resulted in a partial invariant model. This suggests shared response patterns among latent classes of ICT self-efficacy across countries but also the existence of country-specific characteristics influencing responses, independent of latent classes. Lastly, exploration of the indicator variables revealed differences in response probabilities for three indicator variables. This study is significant in proposing an approach using latent class analysis for comparative group studies on ICT self-efficacy.
Una propuesta para la conservación de los pajonales del Diplothemio-Axonopodetum. San Ignacio, provincia de Misiones (Argentina)
Authors: Fontana José Luis
Published: November 2024

Al sur de San Ignacio, provincia de Misiones, sobre una reducida superficie se extienden los pajonales del Diplothemio campestris-Axonopodetum suffulti, una asociación con dos subasociaciones, que se caracteriza por el elevado número de especies que en Argentina crecen sólo en ese sitio. La falta total de protección de estos pajonales y la reducción continua de su superficie obliga a una pronta puesta bajo reserva, respetando un plan de manejo adecuado para la vegetación seminatural.
Nuevos registros de anfibios para el Parque Nacional Mburucuyá, Corrientes, Argentina.
Authors: Cano Paula D. , Leynaud Gerardo C. , Ball Héctor A.
Published: November 2024

Los anfibios constituyen una importante parte de la biomasa en la mayoría de los ecosistemas y poseen amplia distribución mundial. Poseen particularidades anatómicas (piel muy permeable) y reproductivas (huevos sin cascarón), lo cual los vuelve vulnerables a cambios drásticos en la calidad del ambiente (Zug et al., 2001). Sin embargo, pocas veces son tenidos en cuenta por las políticas de conservación (Pough et. al., 1998). La progresiva modificación del paisaje, va produciendo una matriz donde alternan áreas silvestres con áreas modificadas por el hombre,  aislando las poblaciones de distintas especies. Las áreas protegidas albergan muchas especies  que nos se encuentran ajenas a estos problemas. Por esta razón es de suma utilidad conocer la distribución, historia natural, etología y caracteres reproductivos de estas especies, para generar planes de manejos adecuados y conservación de las especies en problemas de conservación.
Contenido mineral de jugos cítricos provenientes del nordeste argentino
Authors: Acevedo Belén Andrea , Fernández Sosa Eliana Isabel , Serrano Natalia Andrea , Maiocchi Marcos Gabriel
Published: November 2024

Los objetivos del presente trabajo fueron cuantificar y comparar el contenido de elementos en los jugos de naranja, limón y lima Rangpur provenientes del Nordeste Argentino. Se determinaron doce elementos, incluyendo cinco macroelementos (K, P, Ca, Mg y S) y cuatro microelementos (Cr, Cu, Mn, y Zn) utilizando un espectrómetro de emisión óptica de plasma acoplado inductivamente (ICP- OES). El jugo de limón presentó mayor contenido de macroelementos y microelementos, seguido por el jugo de lima Rangpur y el jugo de naranja. El Análisis de Componentes Principales permitió observar la formación de dos grupos, uno constituido por el jugo de limón y otro por los jugos de naranja y lima Rangpur. La semejanza presentada por los jugos de naranja y lima Rangpur, fue mayor con respecto al contenido de los minerales minoritarios.
Aprendiendo el lenguaje de las ecuaciones químicas con TIC en el nivel superior
Authors: Lucero Irma Irene , Delgado Ortiz María Eugenia
Published: November 2024

En el marco de un proyecto de investigación basada en el diseño, se elaboran distintas secuencias didácticas de física y química para los niveles secundario y superior, que incorporan las TIC como recurso didáctico. Este trabajo presenta la implementación de una secuencia de  enseñanza referida al balanceo de ecuaciones químicas, usando una simulación interactiva del sitio PhET de la Universidad de Colorado. La misma se desarrolló en un curso de Química Aplicada de primer año del Profesorado en Educación Tecnológica del Instituto de Formación Docente José Manuel Estrada de Corrientes. Los estudiantes interactuaron fácilmente con la simulación pero presentaron dificultades para elaborar argumentaciones conceptuales a partir de los procesos interactivos visualizados.
Can Education Save Us From Ourselves? Three Psychological Challenges to Democracy
Authors: Clark Christopher H. , Schmeichel Mardi
Published: November 2024

This review brings social science literature into conversation with education to understand how three psychological challenges—motivated reasoning, misinformation, and conspiracy theories—have been studied in educational research. After describing the challenges, how they function, and how they contribute to democratic backsliding, the authors explore the frequency, orientation, and proposed interventions to these challenges in 59 educational research articles published between 2016 and 2022. We categorize approaches to the challenges as Rational, Affective, or Blended Rational/Affective to describe their framing in educational research. Rational frameworks were the most common, while few studies used Affective frames. The few studies featuring an educational intervention emphasized rational thinking over affective or motivational processes. We suggest ways to bolster understanding of problems created by motivated reasoning, misinformation, and conspiratorial thinking and argue for increased attention to the affective and political nature of these challenges in educational research.
Accounts Balanced: The Contingent Role of Rhetoric in Who Survives Political Scandal
Authors: Ekstrom Pierce D. , Gonzales Marti Hope , Williams Allison , Weiner Elliot , Aguilera Rafael
Published: November 2024

When accused of misconduct, politicians often account for their behavior. Previous experimental research has found mitigating accounts (including concessions and excuses, which acknowledge blameworthiness) and aggravating accounts (including justifications and refusals, which minimize or deny wrongdoing) to have important effects on people’s impressions of errant politicians. But are politicians who rely on one strategy versus another any more likely to win actual elections? We constructed a novel dataset documenting Representatives’ public remarks in response the 1992 House Bank Scandal, during which 266 U.S. Representatives from both major political parties were accused of misusing House Bank funds. We observed three key results. First, contrary to predictions, mitigating strategies were not associated with electoral failure among more frequent House Bank “offenders” (whose mitigating strategies were presumably less credible). Second, some aggravating strategies (refusals) were associated with electoral failure—unless incumbents’ party had a secure majority in their district. Finally, this tendency for refusals to predict failure in “safe” partisan districts obtained only in general (not primary) elections, reducing the number of unobserved variables that might be confounded with district partisanship and still incline voters to tolerate aggravating accounts. Results suggest that politicians’ responses to scandals predict real-world election outcomes—depending on district-level characteristics.
The privileged role of thematic conceptual relations in episodic memory
Authors: Cao Weijia , Raccah Omri , Chen Phoebe , Poeppel David , Tompary Alexa
Published: November 2024

Prior knowledge has long been known to influence retention of newly learned information. In particular, known semantic associations across items facilitate subsequent retrieval for these items. However, whether distinct forms of semantic relations vary in the influence they exert on memory remains unclear. We took inspiration from the field of concepts and categories and compared two major types of semantic relations between concepts: taxonomic (e.g., dog-bird) and thematic (e.g., dog-leash) relations. In Experiment 1, we show that cued recall for word pairs with thematic relations was faster and more accurate, followed by pairs with taxonomic relations and finally unrelated pairs. We hypothesized that thematically related words are more quickly and more accurately retrieved because they are more accessible in one’s semantic memory. To test this, we designed a second experiment where participants encoded word pairs of the same relations as in Experiment 1 and completed a forced-choice associative memory test with options sharing different semantic relations to the cue. In addition to corroborating the findings of Experiment 1, Experiment 2 demonstrated that participants were more prone to incorrectly guessing a thematic alternative. We conclude that thematic relations outperform taxonomic relations in driving memory performance and speculate that this may result from their dominance in organizing episodic memory.
The influence of drinking consequences on alcohol expectancy likelihoods and valences: an item-level multi-level approach
Authors: Schultz Megan Elizabeth , Dora Jonas , King Kevin Michael
Published: November 2024

Objective: Alcohol expectancy theory proposes that beliefs about drinking motivate or deter drinking. Although expectancies influence drinking, less is known about how the consequences of drinking influence expectancies. We modeled a feedback conceptualization of how the experience of specific consequences influenced people’s beliefs about how likely a consequence will occur (i.e., likelihoods) and how positive the consequence will be (i.e., valences). Method: We re-analyzed cross-sectional data from college drinkers (n = 504), using Bayesian cross-classified multilevel ordinal regressions to estimate associations between consequences, likelihoods, and valences. We performed a preregistered replication in new data (n = 362). Results: Participants had higher likelihoods (95% CIStudy 1 = [2.06, 2.43], 95% CIStudy 2 = [1.75, 2.12]) and valences (95% CIStudy 1 = [0.28, 0.52], 95% CIStudy 2 = [0.33, 0.60]) when they had experienced consequences more often, but these associations leveled off at higher consequence frequencies. Participants also believed consequences to be more likely when they viewed them as more positive, and vice versa, and again, these associations leveled off at higher levels of the predictor. Critically, the strength of these associations varied across both people and consequences. Conclusions: Experiencing specific consequences more often was related to people judging them to be more likely and more positive in the future, aligning with alcohol expectancy theory. This may lead to experiencing negative consequences repeatedly because people are not being demotivated from drinking in the same fashion. Given the person and consequence level variability, clinicians should consider an individualized approach when targeting drinking consequences. Keywords: alcohol, college drinking, expectancies, consequences
Augmenting of primary and secondary macronutrients by chopped leucaena leaves used as organic matter in composted sweet potato mounds under tropical humid lowland conditions
Authors: M. Peter Topas , Y. Chung Ruben , S. Michael Patrick
Published: November 2024

The importance of chopped leucaena leaves as an organic matter amendment in mounds used for sweet potato production was investigated. Fresh leaves were collected, sun-dried, chopped, and applied to land that was plowed, and mounded with four treatments. The first treatment was set as the control, 1 kg of chopped leaves was applied but not planted in the second, no chopped leaves were applied and planted in the third, and chopped leaves were applied and planted with sweet potato in the fourth treatment, respectively. These were replicated four times and set up for six months in the field. A 500 g of soil samples were taken from the top 0 – 60 cm of the mounds, processed, and analyzed for macronutrients, electrical conductivity, and pH using standard analytical procedures. The results showed that adding the chops increased the content of all the macronutrients. In almost all cases, the application of the chopped leaves and concurrent planting sustained the availability of the nutrients compared to the depletion that occurred when no amendment was made nor planted. The changes in electrical conductivity and pH were within acceptable ranges. These findings have implications for soil fertility management in the humid tropics.
Status of Land use Land cover Change and its Causes at Hemja, Pokhara Metropolitan City, Nepal
Authors: Paudel Naresh , Subedi Daya Sagar
Published: November 2024

The terms "land use" and "land cover" pertain to two related ideas about how the earth's surface is covered. While land use refers to the socioeconomic framework and purpose that enable human activity on the land. Land cover refers to the natural or ecological state of the land. Since land is a valuable and limited resource, knowledge of changes in land cover and use is crucial for determining how human activity affects the ecosystem. This study examined the state of land cover change and land use at Hemja, a location within the Pokhara Metropolitan City, over a 20-year period. Direct observation, topographic map verification, surveys, focus group discussions, and interviews were the methods used to gather primary data. Through a variety of governmental and non-governmental sources, secondary data were gathered. The results of the study were obtained by statistical and geographical analysis of this data. The conversion of agricultural, woodland, bush, and sandy areas into built-up areas was one of the study area's most noticeable changes. Various issues related to infrastructure, economy, and demography have been proposed as the reasons behind this shift in the study area across the historical period. Additional research micro level could be useful in examining the specific effects of the causes and estimating the potential effects of such changes in land use and land cover.
The Examination of Myths in the Literary Works of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Authors: Bhagwat Bhargavi Anilbhai , Ghosh Nilanjana
Published: November 2024

This study shall examine how Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni pens myths in her literature; indeed, new, creative versions of India's ancient epics, 'The Mahabharata' and 'The Ramayana'. In this context, by taking a modern feminist viewpoint, this raises the voices of the almost largely marginalized female characters. She actually visualizes the very old mythological stories in her novels, "The Palace of Illusions" and "The Forest of Enchantments," along with modern significance. Another aspect that compliments how the author integrates mythological themes with current concerns like identity, gender, and personal agency allows these ageless stories to speak to today's readers. In this regard, Divakaruni breathes new life into old stories besides translocating them to answer the challenges of the contemporary world.
Cultural Syncretism and Socio-political Transformation: The Legacy of Bhakti Saints in Medieval Deccan and North India
Authors: Kumar Sanjeev , Kumar Sachin
Published: November 2024

This study explores the significant influence of the Bhakti movement on the India’s sociopolitical environment, with a focus on the contributions of Kabir and Tukaram. The study deconstructs how these religious reformers fought ingrained hierarchical institutions and promoted a new consciousness among the masses by looking at their teachings, poetry, and the larger historical backdrop. This study examines the Bhakti saints' critique of the caste system, their emphasis on social equality, and their role in fostering a sense of shared identity through the use of vernacular languages through a critical analysis of primary and secondary sources. Additionally, it explores the intricate relationship between the political and religious domains and makes the case that the Bhakti movement sparked a push towards a decentralized and more egalitarian social structure. In conclusion, this study advances our knowledge of the Bhakti movement's lasting influence and applicability to current debates about social justice and religious plurality.
Cost Efficiency in Implementation of Pipe Siphons and Concrete Siphons Construction on the Rababaka Interbasin Channel of Dompu Regency Complex
Authors: Muhammad Haikal , Ery Setiawan , Heri Sulistyono
Published: November 2024

Implementation of a project is often found the result is not suitable for the conditions at the time of implementation. To overcome this, it is necessary to do design adjustments aimed at adjusting the plan of execution with circumstances when the work is implemented. This design adjustment is based on data retrieval directly from existing field conditions by conducting surveys and field engineering. The result of this field engineering will be the basis of calculations for proposed changes in work added/less, volume switching and adding new work items. The minimum Diameter of the Sypon is 0.60 m because it will be used for cleaning and inspection and the maintenance door (gate valve) or main hole. To prevent sedimentation on the base of the Syphon, the water flow velocity in the Sypon should be high. However, high speeds cause increased energy loss. Therefore, the balance between high speed and high loss of energy that is kept must be maintained. The velocity of water flow in the Sypon should be twice higher than the normal speed of the flow in the conduit and should not be less than 1 m/dt, and not more than 1.5 m/dt. Maximum speed should not exceed 3 m/s. Construction of reinforced concrete and pipe Steel Carbon ASTM A 252 Grade 2, two types of construction can be applied on the 1. S RBK siphon, but in terms of ease of implementation as well as the ease of supervision, Steel Carbon ASTM A252 Grade 2 pipe construction is more profitable. Calculation result of work implementation of concrete reinforced Syphon is expensive when compared with the work of Syphon by using Steel Carbon ASTM A 252 Grade 2, with efficiency value of 5.14%.
PROTOCOLO DE EMAGRECIMENTO: OBSERVAÇÃO EM UMA CLÍNICA DE ESTÉTICA EM CALDAS NOVAS/GO
Authors: Caetano Wiwianne Marcório , Sousa Antoniella Fernanda Mendanha
Published: November 2024

O presente texto é oriundo de um estágio externo realizado pela autora, como pré-requisito ao curso Master em Estética Avançada da IESE - Instituto de Ensino em Saúde e Especialização. Na ocasião, pode-se acompanhar vários procedimentos estéticos, principalmente para o emagrecimento. Selecionou-se um caso para uma observação e análise mais aprofundada: paciente do sexo masculino, com 38 anos que perdeu 30kg, em oito meses de tratamento. O protocolo foi proposto por uma fisioterapeuta que o acompanha desde então. Os procedimentos utilizados abrangem atividades físicas, reeducação alimentar e tratamentos estéticos como intradermoterapia, criolipólise, drenagem linfática manual, radiofrequência e corrente aussie. Encontramos como resultado que tais procedimentos sendo utilizados de modo isolado não obtém os mesmos resultados expressivos que em seu uso em conjunto. Conclui-se, portanto, que os resultados obtidos pelo paciente observado só foram possíveis pela sua dedicação na reeducação alimentar e nas atividades físicas regulares, somadas aos procedimentos estéticos aqui descritos.
Effect of amino acids on the extraction of copper from sub-conditional raw materials
Authors:   Institute of Metallurgy and Ore Beneficiation JSC, Abdulvaliev R.A. ,   Satbayev University, Surkova T.Yu. ,   Institute of Metallurgy and Ore Beneficiation JSC; Satbayev University, Baltabekova Zh.A. ,   Institute of Metallurgy and Ore Beneficiation JSC; Satbayev University, Yessimova D.M. ,   Institute of Metallurgy and Ore Beneficiation JSC; Satbayev University, Stachowicz M. ,   Wroclaw University of Science and Technology K.M. Smailov, Smailov K.M. ,   Institute of Metallurgy and Ore Beneficiation JSC; Satbayev University, Dossymbayeva Z.D. ,   Institute of Metallurgy and Ore Beneficiation JSC; Satbayev University, Berkinbayeva A.N. ,   Institute of Metallurgy and Ore Beneficiation JSC; Satbayev University
Published: November 2024

The decrease in the quality of mineral raw materials processed by industry, as well as the increase in requirements for environmental protection, necessitate the development of new directions in the technology of their processing. Biogeotechnology refers to one of the modern areas of scientific and technological progress in the field of processing mineral raw materials. Biologically active additives are increasingly used along with the use of microorganisms in the extraction processes for non-ferrous and precious metals, in particular amino acids which are an integral part of the culture liquid of microorganisms. The processes of sulfuric acid leaching of copper from low-grade ore in the presence of amino acids of different structures and their effect on copper electrolysis were studied. Low-grade ore from one of the Kazakhstan deposits was used as the starting raw material. The copper content in the ore is 0.39%. The diffusion nature of the restrictions was established during the study of the kinetics of the process of sulfuric acid leaching of copper, and the rate constants and value of the effective activation energy were calculated, which amounted to 1.817 kJ/mol. The effect of amino acids with different structures on the leaching process was studied. The positive effect was increased in the glycine - leucine - cysteine - histidine - asparagine series. Depending on the structure of the amino acid, the degree of copper extraction into the solution increases in the range of 1-15%. The effect of aminoacetic acid as a biologically active additive on the process of electrolysis of copper from poor solutions was studied. It was established that the process is inhibited by the reduction of monovalent copper to the metallic state in the presence of glycine.
Theoretical and Methodological Foundations of Uncertainty Modeling in Real Estate Markets
Authors: Ewurum Nonso Izuchukwu , Aguome Njideka Maryclara , Kowalczyk Cezary , Egbenta Idu Robert , Pukite Vivita
Published: November 2024

Motivation: The need to improve the accuracy and reliability of market valuation and risk assessment in real estate markets, especially under conditions of uncertainty.Aim: To integrate theoretical foundations and methodological approaches for modeling aleatoric and epistemic uncertainties in real estate markets using credal networks and confidence boxes (c-boxes).Approach: This paper presents a comprehensive theoretical and methodological framework for uncertainty modeling in real estate markets, focusing on the application of credal networks and confidence boxes. It does not include empirical validation or practical case studies, instead providing a detailed conceptual and methodological discussion.Results: The proposed method demonstrates significant improvements in uncertainty quantification and market analysis accuracy in theoretical terms, offering valuable insights for investors, urban planners, and policymakers. However, empirical validation is suggested for future research to confirm practical applicability.
Church surroundings as spaces with a health-promoting function – possibilities and dilemmas
Authors: Kulesza Piotr
Published: November 2024

Motives: Climate and socio-economic changes exert a negative influence on human health, both physical and psychological. Therefore, various solutions are needed to address this problem, and the spaces surrounding religious sites should be analysed to determine whether they can improve health. Can plant and garden arrangements accompanying parish churches have health-promoting properties?Aim: The aim of this work was to answer the above questions by analysing selected parish churches of the Lublin Archdiocese.Results: An analysis of the compositional structure of vegetation and the functional-spatial arrangement of religious sites revealed that these spaces have vast, albeit not fully utilised potential. Despite the fact that these spaces are addressed predominantly to believers, their unique features can promote recreation and even improve health, regardless of one’s religious beliefs and practices.
Fostering Environmental Performance Via Green Human Resource Management, Green Transformational Leadership, and Green Innovation in the Construction Industry of Pakistan
Authors: Hassan Sheraz , Jehangir Muhammad
Published: November 2024

Through green innovation, green transformational leadership, and green human resource management, this study assesses sustainable business performance in Pakistan's construction sector. Data was collected from ten small and medium-sized manufacturing companies through a questionnaire. To analyze the data, we used partial least squares for structural equation modeling. According to the study's findings, sustainable business performance is significantly impacted by GHRM. The link between sustainable corporate performance and HRM practices is mediated by green innovation. The relationship between GHRM and sustainable company performance is mediated by green dynamic capacity. The results also showed association between green innovation and sustainable company performance is strengthened when green transformational leadership is moderated. GHRM and green dynamic potential are strengthened when transformational leadership is moderated. For managers and directors in Pakistan's construction sector, the study provides innovative methods. Green innovation, green dynamic capacity, and GHRM enable managers to enhance their sustainable company performance.
Modelling of Creative Advertising Impact on Social Media Members Acceptance of Sports Accessories
Authors: Mallieswari R. , Gupta Debolina
Published: November 2024

An advertisement is the promotion of a medium with the intent of promoting a service, product, or event and innovative advertising, indubitably, play a critical role at influencing consumer receipt of fast sports accessories. In direction to influence audiences further efficiently, the advertising industry is ever changing away from conventional media and toward digital media. The sports accessories industry is experiencing a boom. Quick accessories are in high demand because they are convenient and fit into consumers’ lifestyles. With Indian consumers’ changing lifestyles, more educated and affluent people are more likely to buy, especially at brands that are promoting sports accessories. Customers have a range of accessory patterns and brands to select from, in addition to the highly promoted by media and information technology visibility. Consequently, the purpose of this study is to look into the impact of creative ads on customer acceptance as well as the most important factors that affect customer acceptance. This research was carried out on a few selected sports accessories showrooms in Bangalore Shopping malls. The sampling techniques used in this analysis were convenience sampling. The survey questionnaire was used to collect data in this study. Descriptive and predictive approaches were used to analyse the data obtained. Descriptive analysis was used to assess the gender, age group, Occupation, and Income. The frequency is used to get the results. The influence of the independent and dependent variables, namely creative ads and social media members (consumer) acceptance, was determined using multiple linear reg ressions.
Microfinance and Self-Help-Groups: A Study on Financial Management of SC-SHGs in Rural Assam
Authors: Das Diganta Kumar
Published: November 2024

Financial management helps in the proper functioning of every SHG. Every SHG has good practice of managing the financial resources available with them. Finance can be raised by the SHGs through microfinance. Through microfinance a small proportion of loan and other financial support is provided to the poor in a small quantity by the financial institutions. SHGs are formed by a group of people living in the same village known to each other and starttheir operations with savings and create a fund. Proper monitoring and review by the management is very essential in order to control the financial management of the group. The paper has attempted to understand the financial management practiced by the SHGs with special reference to the SC-SHGS that have been registered under economically weaker areas and also flood affected areas of rural upper Assam.
Comparison Between Debt and Equity Investment in India Based on Fixed Income and Equity Indices on National Stock Exchange
Authors: Parulekar Pushkar Dilip
Published: November 2024

Equity and Debt are two of the asset classes which could be looked at by a retail investor for generating returns. Liquidity and Risks associated with returns are also important. Along with nominal returns, an investor should look at real returns considering inflation. Equity Investment awareness has increased over the years, which is reflected by direct or indirect investment in equity markets by retail investors. Nevertheless, debt investments remain restricted mainly to savings accounts, fixed deposits, Employee Provident Fund, Public Provident Fund etc. Few investors invest in debt mutual funds, but there is expense ratio and distributor commission for indirect investment in debt products. Some of these traditional debt investments have lock in periods, upper limit to investment etc. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched RBI retail direct scheme in November 2021, which allows retail investors to invest directly in Government of India Treasury Bills, Government of India Bonds, State Development Loans (SDL), Sovereign gold bonds. This study explored risk and return based on daily data from 1st April 2018 till 8th May 2023 for the following five indices (i) Nifty 50 Equity Index (indicator towards large -caps) ii) Nifty 100 Equity Index (indicator towards all large caps and mid-caps) (iii) Nifty 500 Equity Index (indicator towards large, mid and small -caps) (iv) Nifty 10 Year Benchmark G-sec index (indicator towards investment in Central government bonds) (v) Nifty 10 Year SDL Index (indicator towards investment in state government bonds).Study examined all these indices for the Sharpe ratio assuming a risk-free rate of 0%. The study found investment in SDL’s favorable from the return to risk point of view. Drawdown risk was lower in debt as an asset class as compared to equity. Debt investment could be considered through RBI retail direct platform for the short to medium term.
Superfamily Perisphinctoidea (Ammonoidea) in the Bajocian – Lower Bathonian of the Kuban River Basin (Northern Caucasus, Russia)
Authors: Mitta V. V.
Published: November 2024

The data on the taxonomic composition and stratigraphic distribution of ammonites of the families Perisphinctidae and Parkinsoniidae from the Bajocian and Lower Bathonian of the Kuban-Urup interfluve are summarized. The age of Infragarantiana primitiva (Wetzel), the oldest species of Perisphinctoidea in the Northern Caucasus originating from the Lower Bajocian Humphriesianum Zone, is clarified. New information on species of the genera Leptosphinctes, Vermisphinctes, Planisphinctes (subfamily Leptosphinctinae) and Caumontisphinctes (subfamily Parkinsoniinae) is provided.
Revision of Permian Ray-Finned Fishes from the Leninsk and Tailugan Formations of the Kuznetsk Basin
Authors: Bakaev A. S.
Published: November 2024

Permian ray-finned fishes from freshwater deposits of the Leninsk (Tatarian Series, Severodvinian Stage) and the Tailugan Formations (Tatarian Series, Vyatkian Stage) of Kuznetsk Basin are revised. The taxa considered in the work were not previously formally published and remained nomina nuda. Two new genera (Gregarialepis and Planalepis) and two new species (G. binaria and P. diserta) are described. Scales of Heterolepis undata (reidentified cf. Eurynotoides sp.), Mitinolepis surickovensis (reidentified Strelnia sp.), are too poorly preserved, the available features are not sufficient to distinguish new taxa, and they can only be identified to genus-level.
Grouse (Aves: Phasianidae: Tetraonini) from the Early Pleistocene of Crimea, and the Status of Lagopus atavus
Authors: Zelenkov N. V.
Published: November 2024

From the Early Pleistocene of the Taurida Cave (Crimea), the remains of Lyrurus partium Kretzoi, 1962 and “Lagopus” atavus Jánossy, 1974 (tribe Tetraonini of the family Phasianidae; order Galliformes) are described – these are the oldest finds of the grouse group in Eurasia outside the region of Central and Eastern Europe (Bulgaria, Hungary and Poland). The discovery of the primitive Black Grouse L. partium indicates that in the Early Pleistocene these birds were part of the savanna-like faunal associations of the Northern Black Sea region along with Otididae and Struthionidae. The origin and evolutionary history of the modern Caucasian Black Grouse T. mlokosiewiczi Taczanowski, 1875 is discussed. The complete tarsometatarsus of “Lagopus” atavus from the Taurida Cave indicates a separate generic status of this poorly studied Plio-Pleistocene form, which in this work is allocated to the genus Paralyra gen. nov. Thus, the presence of ptarmigans (genus Lagopus) in the pre-glacial Plio-Pleistocene faunas of Eastern Europe is not confirmed.
ВПЛИВ ПОВТОРНИХ ЛОКАЛЬНИХ СИЛОВИХ НАВАНТАЖЕНЬ НА МЕХАНІЗМИ АДАПТАЦІЇ СЕРЦЕВО-СУДИННОЇ СИСТЕМИ
Authors: КОРИТКО Зоряна , КУЛІТКА Едуард , ПАВЛЮК Оксана
Published: November 2024

Силові здібності є вагомою складовою успіху у досягненні високих результатів не лише у сучасному спорті, але й активно використовуються також у фітнес-програмах для підтримки загального здоров'я. Дослідження адаптаційних процесів у відповідь на силові навантаження має важливе значення для розвитку рекомендацій щодо безпечних та ефективних тренувальних програм. Здатність адаптуватися і виконувати постійно зростаючі фізичні навантаження (ФН) забезпечують усі функціональні системи організму, головною ланкою яких є серцево-судинна система (ССС). У зв’язку з цим, метою даного дослідження було вияснити механізми адаптації ССС до повторних локальних динамічних силових навантажень на основі аналізу змін кардіогемодинаміки у важкоатлетів, які спеціалізуються на тренуванні силової витривалості. Матеріал і методи. У 15 висококваліфікованих важкоатлетів досліджували параметри центральної гемодинаміки (ЦГД), а також показники функціональних резервів серця і вегетативного статусу після виконання трьох підходів локальних силових ФН (25 % від максимальної довільної сили) «до відмови» та у період відновлення (на 5 і 10 хвилинах). Результати. Аналіз зміни кардіогемодинаміки у важкоатлетів у відповідь на повторні локальні динамічні силові навантаження, показав, що навіть для висококваліфікованих спортсменів три підходи силових вправ «до відмови» із відпочинком тривалістю 1 хв були надмірними, оскільки викликали посилену активацію механізмів адаптації ССС і вказували на ознаки перенапруження у роботі серця. Про процеси перенапруження серця сигналізувало суттєве підвищення серцевого викиду, різке зниження пульсового артеріального тиску, значне підвищення потужності лівого шлуночка, а також швидкості вигнання крові та затрат енергії на переміщення літри крові. Ці показники після третього ФН різко змінювалися (р < 0,01). Окрім того, виявлені параметри, які вказували на неадекватність ФН до функціональних можливостей. До них були віднесені показники функціональних резервів ССС, які різко зростали після третього ФН (р < 0,01), такі як: середній артеріальний тиск (АТ сер), який свідчив про втому; коефіцієнт витривалості (КВ), який вказував ослаблення роботи серця; індекс Робінсона (ІР), який свідчив про ослаблення насосної функції серця. Висновки. Вивчення процесів реакції ССС на повторні локальні силові навантаження «до відмови» у тренованих важкоатлетів і виявлення показників ЦГД, які вказують на перенапруження серця, дозволить краще зрозуміти механізми адаптації ССС до силових тренувань, а також допоможе у дозуванні ФН для оптимізації тренувальних програм з метою покращення результатів та збереження здоров'я спортсменів, а також осіб, які використовують силові навантаження у фітнес-програмах.
ФІЗИЧНА ТЕРАПІЯ СПОРТСМЕНІВ ІГРОВИХ ВИДІВ СПОРТУ ПІСЛЯ АРТРОСКОПІЧНОГО ЛІКУВАННЯ ТРАВМ КОЛІННОГО СУГЛОБА
Authors: ОДИНЕЦЬ Тетяна , БАНДУРІНА Катерина , ШЕВЧЕНКО Ельдар
Published: November 2024

Травми колінного суглоба є однією з найпоширеніших проблем серед спортсменів ігрових видів спорту, таких як футбол, баскетбол, гандбол та волейбол. Враховуючи високі навантаження на опорно-руховий апарат під час швидких переміщень, стрибків і раптових змін напрямку руху, спортсмени цих видів часто зазнають пошкоджень структур коліна, включаючи меніски, зв'язки та хрящі. Мета дослідження: розробити програму  поліпшення функціонального стану колінного суглоба у спортсменів ігрових видів спорту після артроскопічного лікування та експериментально оцінити її ефективність. Методи дослідження. В роботі були застосовані методи теоретичного рівня дослідження: аналіз, порівняння, індукція, дедукція, систематизація та узагальнення науково-методичної літератури, педагогічний експеримент, медико-біологічні методи, методи математичної статистики. Результати роботи. Наприкінці дослідження показник згинання колінного суглоба у спортсменів основної групи був істотно вищим порівняно з контрольною групою на 25,74 градуса (р<0,001), а розгинання – на 14,30 градусів (р<0,001). У контрольній групі зміни сили згиначів колінного суглоба не були статистично значущими, з покращенням на 0,35 бала (р>0,05), тоді як сила розгиначів зросла на 0,25 бала (р>0,05). В основній групі спостерігалося достовірне поліпшення сили згиначів колінного суглоба на 1,82 бала (р<0,001), а сила розгиначів – на 1,90 бала (р<0,001). Наприкінці дослідження після операції больові відчуття в обох групах стали близькими до нормальних показників, однак в основній групі рівень больового синдрому був достовірно нижчим, ніж у контрольній. Висновки. Таким чином, Результати дослідження свідчать про важливість застосування спеціалізованих програм фізичної реабілітації для досягнення оптимальних результатів у відновленні спортсменів після артроскопічних операцій.
ТЕОРЕТИЧНІ ПОЛОЖЕННЯ ТЕХНІКО-ТАКТИЧНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ ЮНИХ БАСКЕТБОЛІСТІВ
Authors: ЧОПИК Тетяна , ЛИТВИНОВ Іван , ДЯКУН Максим
Published: November 2024

У роботі розглянуто питання вдосконалення та покращення техніко-тактичної підготовки молодих спортсменів, теоретичні положення техніко-тактичної підготовки юних баскетболістів. Розкрити основні теоретичні та організаційно-методичні засади формування та розвитку техніко-тактичної підготовки юних спортсменів та вдосконалення ігрового мислення вихованців. Виокремлено основні організаційно-методичні напрями (методика навчання юних баскетболістів окремим технічним прийомам гри; методика навчання юних баскетболістів технічної підготовки загалом із зазначенням кінцевої мети, постановкою особистих завдань, відповідно до амплуа та визначенням послідовності вирішення конкретних завдань на кожному етапі спортивної підготовки юних спортсменів).
ОСВІТНЄ КРАЄЗНАВСТВО В УКРАЇНІ: ОНОВЛЕННЯ ТЕОРЕТИЧНИХ ЗАСАД І ВИКЛИКИ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНОЇ ВІЙНИ
Authors: Дічек Наталія
Published: November 2024

Актуальність звернення до теоретичних основ освітньої та історико-освітньої краєзнавчої роботи вмотивовано її розглядом у сучасних обставинах життя в Україні як знаряддя протидії викликам інформаційної війни, засобу формування у шкільної і студентської молоді патріотизму і національної самоідентифікації в умовах збройної агресії і воєнного стану. Аргументовано, що для підвищення ефективності краєзнавчої роботи варто переглянути її першооснови з урахуванням сучасних підходів до розвитку регіоналістики, локалістики, здійснюваних у зарубіжній та українській соціогуманітаристиці.
У статті представлено авторську рефлексію співвіднесення понять історична регіоналістика, історичне краєзнавство, освітнє краєзнавство, освітньо-історичне краєзнавство задля окреслення об’єктно-предметних полів, означуваних ними. Викладено авторський підхід до дефініювання об’єктно-предметної сфери царини освітнього та історико-освітнього краєзнавства, аргументований доцільністю її перегляду на засадах методології історичної науки, історичної регіоналістики як міждисциплінарного напряму досліджень та з урахуванням репрезентованих у статті зарубіжних трендів і підходів до тлумачення локальної та регіональної історії, що є орієнтирами для переосмислення методології історико-освітнього краєзнавства. Аргументовано нагальну потребу розширювати використання краєзнавчої діяльності, пов’язаної насамперед з новітньою історією України, для формування в цільової аудиторії національної ідентичності як визначального національного інтересу.
Situación fiscal en América Latina, 2000-2022
Authors: Pérez-Valbuena Gerson Javier , Ricciulli-Marín Diana , Bonet-Morón Jaime , Barrios-Pacheco Gisell Katerine
Published: November 2024

La política fiscal en América Latina ha jugado un papel clave en la recuperación de la sostenibilidad fiscal y la calidad de vida de la población. El objetivo de este artículo es realizar un análisis descriptivo de la posición fiscal de la región y su vínculo con indicadores económicos y sociales. Los resultados revelan una alta prevalencia de los impuestos indirectos, especialmente el impuesto a las ventas y el impuesto al valor agregado (IVA). También se observa que el uso de los instrumentos de recaudación continúa siendo limitado e ineficiente en su capacidad para mejorar el bienestar de la población. A pesar de los avances en la búsqueda de una sostenibilidad macro-fiscal, orientada a ofrecer un mayor bienestar a la población, los sistemas tributarios aún están lejos de cumplir cabalmente sus objetivos de equidad y eficiencia. Algunas de las hipótesis que menciona la literatura como los factores determinantes de estos desalentadores resultados son la presencia de la economía informal, la evasión y la baja calidad del gasto.