bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Measuring the Costs of Renewable Resources and Their Role in Reducing the Costs of Available Resources in The Iraqi Economic Units
Authors: Istabrak Hadi Farah , Hameed Ali Miaad
Published: July 2024

As a result of the developments witnessed by the world and technological progress in all fields and its trend towards preserving the environment and its resources and reducing pollution in it, which required the economic units to search for resources to help them reduce costs and protect the environment from pollution while preserving its non-renewable resources, and in order to address this problem, the researcher determined the costs of available resources (non-renewable) for the production of electrical energy, which constitutes the largest proportion of indirect costs,  Therefore, the research was launched to reduce these costs by replacing non-renewable resources with renewable resources in order to reduce costs on the one hand, protect the environment on the other hand, and help preserve non-renewable resources for future generations. To achieve this goal, the researcher carried out the field pension for Al-Mamoon factory in order to determine energy costs Electric using non-renewable resources, as well as field visits to obtain information from the Free Lights Company for Solar Energy and General Trading in order to determine the costs of renewable resources represented by solar energy. One of the most important results of the research was the is that the best resource of the six resources for generating electrical energy is the solar energy resource, it is safe and available in abundance and does not pose a threat to humans and the environment, Also, the findings of the current research revealed  that investing in solar cells leads to an increase in investment costs, but at the same time leads to reducing the costs of use over its life of 30 years as a result leads to reducing the costs of producing electrical energy.
Differences in the perception of the current state and the desired state of organizational culture in public and non-public universities in Poland from students’ perspective: a study based on Cameron and Quinn’s model
Authors: Cieciora Małgorzata , Pietrzak Piotr , Bołkunow Wiktor , Dębski Maciej
Published: July 2024

Higher education institutions (HEIs) play a significant role in modern economies, and it is worthwhile to analyze the factors that affect their effectiveness. To our knowledge, few studies have focused on the attitudes of students in Poland to their work environment. The purpose of this paper is to present differences in the perception of current and desired organizational culture in public and non-public HEIs in Poland from the perspective of students. A synthetic review of the literature on organizational culture at HEIs was conducted and presented. Research in the form of a survey based on Cameron and Quinn’s model was conducted in two public and two non-public HEIs in Poland. A sample of opinions of 402 students was gathered and analyzed. According to students from public and non-public schools alike the present culture was clan culture. Both groups also pointed at clan culture as the desired one, with adhocracy culture following closely. The findings may be useful for higher education decision makers in their attempts to create an effective working environment at HEIs. A further, more comprehensive research into the subject will be worth conducting.
Awareness of system strategies and their implementation
Authors: Pindelski Mikołaj , Szlęzak-Matusewicz Joanna
Published: July 2024

The aim of this study is to determine the recognition and awareness of systemic strategies within the realm of practical business operations at three different levels of the organizational hierarchy. Two research hypotheses have been formulated. H1: The implemented strategy will be described as systemic. H2: Employees will assert the implementation of strategies through a systemic approach. The hypotheses were tested using a questionnaire survey administered to a convenience sample of postgraduate/post-diploma working students associated with sales functions. The survey included 1,400 respondents, divided into a pre-pandemic sample of 1,050 individuals and a post-pandemic sample of 350 individuals. A combination of traditional paper questionnaires and computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI) was used to collect responses. The analysis of the survey responses reveals that the respondents from both the 2019 and 2022 cohorts do not affirm the existence of systemic strategies within their respective organizations. Furthermore, they do not claim that these strategies are implemented from a systemic perspective.
Zrównoważone zarządzanie strategiczne i ekosystem biznesu – perspektywy badawcze
Authors: Sulich Adam , Sołoducho-Pelc Letycja
Published: July 2024

Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie aktualnego stanu wiedzy w zakresie zarządzania strategicznego i ekosystemu biznesu, a także implikacji i kierunków przyszłych badań wynikających z przeprowadzonych studiów literaturowych. Organizacje stają obecnie przed nowymi wyzwaniami ekonomicznymi, społecznymi i środowiskowymi, które wymagają zintegrowanego podejścia. Wymaga to stałej współpracy między przedsiębiorstwami, której celem jest interaktywne i szybkie reagowanie na zmiany w ich otoczeniu i dostarczanie szczególnej wartości klientom. Powiązanie wyzwań występujących w ramach zrównoważonego zarządzania strategicznego i ekosystemu biznesowego stwarza nowe perspektywy badawcze. W artykule dokonano analizy publikacji indeksowanych w bazie naukowej Scopus. Przyjętą metodą badawczą był systematyczny przegląd literatury, obejmujący kwerendę w bazie danych. Najważniejszym wnioskiem z badań jest wskazanie, że połączenie eksplorowanych zagadnień jest rzadko podejmowane w literaturze naukowej, co wyznacza tym samym lukę badawczą i kierunek przyszłych badań dotyczących stabilności ekonomicznej, społecznej oraz środowiskowej w organizacjach.
Antynomia czy synkretyzm relacyjny? Współdziałanie w logice kontradyktoryjności w kulturze i sztuce
Authors: Wójcik Dagmara
Published: July 2024

W turbulentnym otoczeniu, gdzie „stawką” jest przetrwanie, rozwój czy zdobycie przewagi konkurencyjnej, połączenie sił i współpraca z konkurentami może stanowić słuszne rozwiązanie. Koopetycja coraz częściej jawi się jako odpowiedź organizacji na konieczność działania w warunkach niepewności, ograniczonych zasobów i rosnącej konkurencji. Choć znaczenie i zainteresowanie badaczy koopetycją stale rośnie, to w odniesieniu do instytucji kultury i sztuki wiele pytań pozostaje wciąż bez odpowiedzi. Synkretyzm relacyjny stanowi immanentną, dystynktywną cechę koopetycji, przyczyniając się do rozwoju wszystkich koopetytorów. W obliczu zachodzących współcześnie zmian wyzwaniem dla instytucji kultury i sztuki staje się gotowość oraz umiejętność adaptowania zasad wyznaczanych przez logikę kontradyktoryjności – wykorzystania zasobów w zmieniających się warunkach, realizowania nowych zadań, wchodzenia w nowe role oraz rekonfigurowania dynamiki relacji międzyorganizacyjnych. Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie zjawiska koopetycji wśród instytucji kultury i sztuki na przykładzie teatrów, które coraz częściej poszukują przewagi konkurencyjnej także we współpracy z konkurentami.
Jak ocalić kota Schroedingera? O podejściu paradoksalnym w zarządzaniu strategicznym
Authors: Lichtarski Janusz Marek , Witek-Crabb Anna , Rojek-Nowosielska Magdalena , Ignacy Jarosław , Kaleta Andrzej
Published: July 2024

Celem opracowania jest identyfikacja podejścia strategów do paradoksów związanych z zarządzaniem strategicznym organizacją, w warunkach wzmożonej niepewności. W ramach celu istotne jest zidentyfikowanie zarówno opinii strategów na temat paradoksów, jak i doświadczeń w ich wykorzystaniu w praktyce zarządzania strategicznego. Badanie prowadzone było w podejściu jakościowym z wykorzystaniem pogłębionych wywiadów ze strategami (n = 18). Wyniki badań wskazują, że w warunkach wzmożonej niepewności stratedzy stosują rozwiązania i praktyki charakterystyczne dla podejścia paradoksalnego. Ukazuje to istotną zmianę w zastosowaniu optyki paradoksów w warunkach dużej niepewności otoczenia, wywołanej pandemią COVID-19 i jej następstwami.
Kompetencje przywódcze menedżerów zorientowanych na zrównoważony rozwój
Authors: Juchnowicz Marta , Kinowska Hanna , Krzyżanowska-Celmer Magdalena
Published: July 2024

Celem artykułu jest diagnoza kompetencji przywódczych polskich menedżerów względem uznawanych w literaturze przedmiotu za pożądane u menedżerów zorientowanych na zrównoważony rozwój. Na podstawie przeglądu literatury skonstruowano listę wybranych kompetencji przywódczych menedżerów zorientowanych na zrównoważony rozwój, obejmującą: orientację na działanie, otwartość na zmiany i nowości, kreatywność, inkluzywność, dbałość o rozwój i dobrostan pracowników, a także budowanie dobrych relacji i współpracy. Na próbie 263 polskich menedżerów z wykorzystaniem konfirmacyjnej analizy czynnikowej (SEM CFA) zweryfikowano empirycznie aktualnie posiadane przez polskich menedżerów kompetencje przywódcze w kontekście zrównoważonego rozwoju. Badania potwierdziły znaczenie przyjętych w modelu kompetencji przywódczych. Wykazały celowość kompleksowego traktowania trzech ich wymiarów: orientacja na działanie i zmiany, dbałość o dobrostan i relacje oraz inkluzywność.
Studi Pustaka: Ekstraksi Pewarna Alami dari Tanaman di Indonesia
Authors: Yuniati Yuyun , Handarini Kejora , Rahmiati Retnani
Published: July 2024

Dyes have played an important role in human life, therefore the production of dyes has continued to increase from the past until now. The use of synthetic chemical dyes has apparently caused various health and environmental problems, this is what has triggered the return to use of natural dyes. Through advances in science and technology, research related to the extraction of natural dyes in Indonesia was carried out until 31 scientific reports were found that studied this matter in the last ten years. Literature studies with secondary data have summarized the novelty of research related to the extraction of natural dyes from plants, where currently flower objects are of great interest for observational studies. Various types of flowers have potential pigments that can be converted into natural dyes. The maceration extraction method is still the choice for extracting plant bioactive substances. Recently a study on the extraction of dyes from fruit peel waste was also carried out. It is hoped that the development of information related to the extraction of natural dyes will have more opportunities to be applied in various aspects.
A Novel Treatment of Crohn’s Disease that is Not Only Safe in Pregnancy but Can Correct Infertility and Recurrent Miscarriages
Authors: Check Jerome H , Check Diane L , Neumann Brooke
Published: July 2024

Rationale: Treatment with dopaminergic drugs e.g., dextroamphetamine sulfate (DS) has provided marked relief of abdominal pain and diarrhea in patients with Crohn's disease who failed to respond to other therapies e.g., corticosteroids and biologic monoclonal antibody therapy directed against pro- inflammatory cytokines e.g., tumor necrosis factor-alpha treatment with DS has provided marked amelioration of Crohn’s disease and dysmenorrhea thus relieving excessive bowel inflammation and pelvic inflammation with subsequent successful conception. The likely mechanism of action is through stimulating the release of dopamine from sympathetic nerve fibers leading to diminished cellular permeability thus limiting absorption of toxic elements into those tissues. There are reports of DS improving fecundity i.e. aiding conception and inhibiting miscarriage. Objective: To see if DS combined with luteal phase progesterone in a woman with Crohn’s disease but no pelvic pain suffering with infertility with diminished oocyte reserve can help her to conceive naturally despite failure with other therapies including in vitro fertilization. Findings: Not only did the DS markedly ameliorate her inflammatory bowel symptoms but she also conceived naturally and has passed the first trimester with a live fetus. Conclusion: At her last consultation with her previous fertility specialist, she was advised that she should proceed with donor oocytes. She probably had excessive endometrial inflammation despite the absence of dysmenorrhea. Thus, inflammation may have also caused damage to her ovarian egg supply. Dopaminergic drugs should be considered to help infertile women to conceive when there is evidence of other autoimmune disorders even with no apparent pelvic pain. DS is much safer to take during pregnancy than corticosteroids or biologics even with monoclonal antibodies especially in the last trimester.
Psychosocial Effects of Infertility among Infertile Women Attending the Outpatient Consultation Unit of Chracerh Yaoundé Cameroon; a CrossSectional Study
Authors: Mengne Gabrielle Laure , Emenguele Pascale Mpono , Kobenge Fidelia Mbi , Belinga Etienne , Kasia Jean Marie , Egbe Thomas Obinchemti
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Infertility is a public health problem that has severe psychosocial repercussions on affected persons though it is not a life-threatening condition. The psychosocial consequences of infertility include depression, anxiety, problems with sexual relations, marital issues, violence, a decline in self-confidence, jealousy, and a poor quality of life. In Cameroon, little is known about the effects of infertility on women’s mental health and social lives.

Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the sociodemographic characteristics and psychosocial effects of infertility among infertile women attending the outpatient consultation unit of the Hospital Center for Research in Endoscopic Surgery and Human Reproduction (CHRACERH) Yaoundé, Cameroon.

Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive hospital-based cross-sectional study with a quantitative data collection method from the 14th of March to the 6th of April 2023 at the outpatient consultation unit of CHRACERH Yaoundé. Sociodemographic, psychological status using the GHQ-28, and social effects of infertility data were collected with a pretested questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, thematic analysis and Chi-square test was used for statistical analysis using the SPSS software. Statistical significance was set at P<0.05.

Results: The mean age of participants was 39.52±7.64 years, the mean duration of infertility was 10.27±7.9 years and secondary infertility was higher 53.2%. The prevalence of psychological disorder was 40%. The overall mental score was 23.2±11.85, highest subscale score was anxiety 7.92±5.39 (14.7%) and the lowest was depression 2.74±3.77 (1.6%). The social effects identified include 1) Mood changes; frustration (35.8%), joy impaired (55.8%) and envious of pregnant woman (97.9%). 2) Relationship changes; Sexual life is conditioned by need for a child (33.2%), problems with partner (29.5%), fear of divorce (36.8%), husband having children out of marriage (51.1%); 3) Stigma; sense of guilt (74.2%), and suicidal ideation (5.3%).

Conclusion: Most of the study participants were in the late thirties. Anxiety was the predominant symptom and depression was the least. Over one-third participants feared losing their partner.
The Implementation of Aceh Qanun on Halal Labeling for MSMEs in West Aceh Regency
Authors: Nila Trisna  , Putri Kemalasari  , Rachmatika Lestari  , Adella Adella Yuana , Yayuk Eko Wahyuningsih
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine the implementation of Aceh Qanun Number 8 of 2016 on the Halal Product Assurance System (The Aceh Qanun on Halal Label) on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and to understand the supervision of the implementation of the Aceh Qanun on Halal Label in West Aceh Regency. The study method used is empirical juridical, producing descriptive data regarding implementing the Aceh Qanun on Halal Label towards MSMEs in the West Aceh Regency. This study is important because data from the Health Office of West Aceh Regency shows that 30 MSMEs have obtained halal certificates. In comparison, 64 MSMEs do not have halal certificates for their marketed food products. Based on the data, this fact does not comply with the provisions of Article 4 of Law Number 33 of 2014 on Halal Product Assurance (hereinafter referred to as the Halal Product Guarantee Law 2014), which obliges all products traded in Indonesia to have halal certification. This provision is in line with Article 4 of the Aceh Qanun on Halal Label, which states that the Halal Product Assurance System aims to provide protection, peace of mind, and legal certainty to the community in consuming and using Halal and hygienic products for physical and spiritual health. The assurance of halal products refers to legal certainty regarding the halal status of products, proven by halal certificates, halal registration numbers, and halal labels. Many MSMEs in West Aceh do not have halal product certificates, so the objectives of the Aceh Qanun on Halal Label have yet to be well implemented. The suboptimal supervision also influences the suboptimal implementation of the Aceh Qanun on Halal Label. This supervision involves various West Aceh Regency Local Government institutions, such as the Ministry of Religious Affairs and the Health Office. The main constraint is the limited funds allocated for such supervision, resulting in suboptimal halal product supervision for MSMEs in West Aceh.
EFEKTIVITAS PELATIHAN MOTIVASI BERPRESTASI UNTUK MENURUNKAN PERILAKU PROKRASTINASI PADA REMAJA DI DAERAH PESISIR SURABAYA
Authors: Lapod Jennifer Olivia ,   Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Ciputra, Antonio Arnelita Natalie , Dewi Clara Hosana Yessica Jelita , Chandra Inggrid Devyana , P. W Putri Ayu , Yuliawati Livia , Sajaya Ersa Lanang ,   Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Ciputra,   Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Ciputra,   Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Ciputra,   Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Ciputra,   Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Ciputra,   Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Ciputra
Published: July 2024

Remaja bersekolah, terutama yang berada di daerah pesisir kota, menghadapi berbagai tekanan, persoalan dan tuntutan lingkungan, sehingga hal tersebut dapat menimbulkan prokrastinasi akademik. Tekanan yang terjadi adalah fase storm dan stres akibat perubahan sosial, fisik, dan emosional. Apabila tidak bisa menghadapi fase tersebut secara konstruktif, remaja akan mengalami masalah proses belajar, seperti kurang baik dalam manajemen waktu. Prokrastinasi yang berkelanjutan dapat menyebabkan penurunan performa akademik dan meningkatkan kecemasan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui apakah terdapat perbedaan tingkat prokrastinasi akademik sebelum dan sesudah diberi pelatihan motivasi berprestasi pada remaja di daerah pesisir Surabaya. Metode yang digunakan yaitu quasi-experiment (one-group pre-test-post-test design) dengan teknik purposive sampling. Partisipan yang terlibat dalam penelitian ini merupakan remaja berjumlah 9 orang yang berusia antara 12-17 tahun di bawah naungan komunitas X dan tinggal di pesisir Surabaya. Alat ukur yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah General Procrastination Scale. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tidak ada perbedaan signifikan terhadap tingkat prokrastinasi akademik sebelum dan sesudah diberi pelatihan motivasi berprestasi dengan hasil p = 0,542 (p > 0,05). Minimnya efek dari pelatihan terjadi karena beberapa peserta tidak mengikuti pertemuan penuh, kurangnya partisipasi aktif peserta selama pelatihan berlangsung, durasi dan jumlah pelatihan terlalu singkat, serta terdapat faktor lain turut menjadi penyebab prokrastinasi. Hal ini perlu diperhatikan peneliti selanjutnya untuk membuat pelatihan dengan lebih memperhatikan kehadiran dan partisipasi aktif peserta, menambah durasi dan jumlah pelatihan, serta meninjau faktor lain selain motivasi berprestasi.
HUBUNGAN FAMILY FUNCTIONING DAN KESEPIAN PADA MAHASISWA PERANTAU
Authors: Magdalena Shinta Maria ,   Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya, Sudagijono Jaka Santosa , Mulya Happy Cahaya ,   Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya,   Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya
Published: July 2024

Abstrak - Remaja akhir adalah remaja dengan rentang usia 18 – 21 tahun. Ketika merantau untuk keperluan melanjutkan pendidikan tinggi, banyak remaja yang mengalami kesulitan penyesuaian diri karena adanya perbedaan seperti misalnya perbedaan budaya di tempat asal SMA dengan budaya di kota tempat kuliah, sifat pendidikan dari SMA ke perkuliahan, dan perbedaan pola komunikasi serta norma sosial yang ada. Apabila remaja tidak dapat beradaptasi dengan semua perubahan tersebut maka remaja yang merantau akan cenderung mengalami perasaan terasing dan kesepian. Kesepian adalah perasaan ketika hubungan sosial yang diinginkan tidak tercapai, termasuk muncul perasaan kurang nyaman, gelisah, tertekan, dan kesusahan. Saat mengalami kesepian inilah, remaja yang merantau jauh dari keluarga sangat membutuhkan dukungan keluarga. Jika remaja memiliki fungsi keluarga yang baik maka remaja tidak akan merasa sendiri dan tidak terlalu merasa kesepian. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik accidental sampling dalam pengambilan data dan didapatkan 146 partisipan. Kesepian diukur menggunakan skala dari Russell yaitu UCLA loneliness version 3 dan skala family functioning yang dibuat oleh peneliti sendiri. Data dianalisis menggunakan statistik non-parametrik yaitu Kendall’s Tau B karena ada uji asumsi yang tidak terpenuhi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada hubungan antara kesepian dan family functioning pada remaja akhir yang merantau dengan nilai korelasi sebesar -0,355 dengan p = 0,000 (p < 0,05). Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa semakin tinggi family functioning, maka semakin rendah kesepian yang dirasakan individu dan begitu pula sebaliknya. Didapatkan juga bahwa variabel family functioning memberikan sumbangan efektif sebesar 12,6% terhadap variabel kesepian. Walaupun jauh dari keluarga namun anak ternyata masih membutuhkan dukungan, perhatian, dan kasih sayang dari keluarga.
LITERATURE REVIEW: EFEK MENULIS EKSPRESIF TERHADAP PASIEN KANKER
Authors: Jayanti Kadek Dwi ,   Universitas Udayana
Published: July 2024

Abstrak —Menulis ekspresif dapat dilakukan oleh pasien kanker dan memberikan manfaat dalam beberapa aspek penting. Terapi menulis ekspresif sebagai salah satu bentuk katarsis melalui kegiatan menulis pengalaman emosional yang dialami oleh individu. Terapi ini dilakukan sebagai teknik yang “berdiri sendiri” selain digunakan sebagai terapi pendukung pada terapi lainnya. Penerapan terapi ini dilakukan dengan mudah dan sederhana. Kajian literatur ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana efek menulis ekspresif terhadap pasien kanker. Pada hasil literatur yang dikaji, menulis ekspresif memberikan manfaat terkait penurunan gejala kanker dan gejala depresi, mengeksplorasi kondisi pengambilan keputusan, pengaruh keluarga, dan budaya, peningkatan kualitas hidup, penurunan gejala PTSD, dan kecemasan pada pasien kanker. Hal lainnya ditemukan mengenai efek variabel yang memoderasi dari keberhasilan terapi ini diantaranya dukungan sosial, rentang waktu diagnosis penyakit, pemrosesan kognitif, dan kendala sosial dari pasien kanker.
PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI INSAN CREDIT UNION MELALUI PELATIHAN MANAJEMEN KEUANGAN
Authors: Susilawati Cicilia Erna ,   Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya, Supriharyanti Elisabeth , Harimurti Yohanes , Kampo Kunradus , Jao Robert , Daromes Fransiskus E. ,   Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya,   Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya,   Universitas Atma Jaya Makasar,   Universitas Atma Jaya Makasar,   Universitas Atma Jaya Makasar
Published: July 2024

Pengurus dan manajemen Credit Union (CU) merupakan ujung tombak dalam menggerakkan anggota dan menjaga keberlangsungan CU yang memerlukan pengetahuan memadai, terutama pengetahuan terkait Manajemen Keuangan. Tetapi pada kenyataannya, pengurus dan manajemen CU memiliki diversitas yang sangat tinggi baik dalam hal usia maupun pengetahuan sehingga mempengaruhi tata kelola CU. Oleh karenanya diperlukan suatu metode pembelajaran yang sesuai untuk menjembatani perbedaan pengetahuan pengurus dan manajemen CU. Pelatihan manajemen keuanga telah terselenggara pada tanggal 25 Februari – 6 Maret 2022. Dampak positif dari kegiatan ini terungkap pada saat peserta pelatihan menyadari kesalahan dalam mengelola keuangan Credit Union selama ini. Para peserta juga telah membuat perencanaan untuk melakukan perubahan dalam analisis pengambilan keputusan keuangan dengan proses akuntasi sesuai dengan materi pelatihan yang telah diberikan. Apabila perubahan ini dilakukan, harapannya Credit Union bisa dikelola dengan baik sehingga bisa tumbuh dan berkembang serta kesejahteraan anggota dan masyarakat semakin baik.
MENDORONG KETERLIBATAN AKTIF KAUM MUDA KATOLIK DALAM BERORGANISASI
Authors: Pradana Dominicus Wahyu ,   Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya, Yuniarto Antonius ,   Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya
Published: July 2024

Catholics youth are the candles of hope and the future sustainability of the Catholic Church. Young people possess enthusiasm and creativity, but this needs to be accompanied by idealism for the progress and development of the Church. Young people are called to participate in the mission of building a better world through the tasks of the Church. However, in practice, many young people are found to prioritize their personal ego without concern for the future of the Church. Therefore, through this activity, it is hoped that young people will become aware of community life, fostering a sense of care that ultimately impacts a better social life. Activities for young people facilitated by the Catholics Youth Organization (OMK) serve as a means to express their faith while also training their leadership, solidarity, and responsibility. Therefore, young people need to be increasingly encouraged to actively engage in non-liturgical church activities.
Современная концепция и методология картографирования
Authors: Янкелевич Светлана Сергеевна
Published: July 2024

В статье рассмотрены современная концепция и методология картографирования, базирующиеся на получении и использовании геопространственных знаний и обеспечивающие удовлетворение новых требований пользователей продукции геоинформатики и картографии в части решения проблем пользователя пространственного характера, выдачи персонифицированных геопространственных данных, информации и знаний по содержанию и форме, повышения оперативности получения результатов вплоть до режима реального времени. Изложенные концепция и методология картографирования территории с использованием геопространственных знаний, построенная на базе предложенных методологических положений, обеспечивает более глубокое, чем ранее, отображение территории, создание виртуального образа окружающего мира, что в конечном итоге позволяет вырабатывать более взвешенные, обоснованные и оптимальные пространственные решения.
Определение зоны возможного оседания земной поверхности с использованием методов гравиразведки при отработке слепых рудных тел
Authors: Писарев Виктор Семенович , Канушин Вадим Федорович , Еременко Андрей Андреевич
Published: July 2024

Шерегешское железорудное месторождение расположено на юге Кемеровской области, в Горной Шории. Отрабатывается подземным способом. Месторождение вскрыто до горизонта –85 м (отметка поверхности +630 м). Разработка месторождений подземным способом приводит к нарушению природного равновесия толщи пород, в результате которого происходят процессы перераспределения напряжений, деформирование и сдвижение породного массива. Цель научно-исследовательской работы заключается в использовании современных методов и технологий применения гравиметрических измерений, выполняемых на земной поверхности с последующей задачей определить контур выработанного пространства. В работе приводятся два примера мониторинга участков, в которых произошли обрушения земной поверхности. На склоне горы Буланже мониторинг развития провала ведется с 2018 г. В результате данного исследования определены геометрические размеры провала в разные периоды наблюдений и вычислена средняя динамика его увеличения в разные годы и на участке «Подрусловый» в поселке Шерегеш провала, который образовался 12 декабря 2022 г.
Comunidade estética como resistência e participação
Authors: André de Souza Mateus Raynner
Published: July 2024

O artigo se propões a discutir possibilidades conceituas para a construção de um pluralismo ontológico da arte. Partindo da noção de “comunidade estética”, como uma construção coletiva através dos sentidos, o trabalho irá investigar o papel de uma noção substancialista de “Arte” localizada em um espaço-tempo delimitados na perda da participação e na construção coletiva de símbolos. Em contraponto, será buscado possibilidade de sensibilização através da criação e dos pressupostos teóricos de Hélio Oiticica. Ao apontar para o local e para fazer coletivo, cremos que o trabalho do artista indica um pluralismo ontológico da arte e parâmetros para a constituição de uma comunidade estética.
Determination of sample size for a multinomial model coupled with the phenology model
Authors: Lukaszewicz Martyna , Dennis Brian
Published: July 2024

Predicting the timing of phenological events is important in agriculture, especially high-revenue products. A project sponsored by USDA-ARS had the objective of adapting a previously developed model for estimating proportions of insects in different development stages as a function of temperature (degree) and time (days) for predicting bloom in almond orchards. Data for the model normally form a two-way table of counts, with rows corresponding to sample percentages of different development stages and columns to sampling times. In this study, we report a technique developed to estimate sample sizes of multinomial and product multinomial models using a method of moments and determine the empirical coverage of sample size. This study aims to determine an appropriate sample size for data collection. This involves establishing a sampling distribution for the Pearson statistic, defined as the product of the sample size and the deviance of empirical proportions from population proportions. The intended outcome is to predict the optimal timing for harvesting crops at desired development stages when coupled with the phenology model, for which variability of the maximum likelihood estimates of the phenology model depends on sample size.
Investigating the characteristics of mild intervertebral disc degeneration at various age stages using single-cell genomics
Authors: Liu Pengcheng , Ren Xiang , Zhang Beiting , Guo Song , Fu Qiang
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Intervertebral disc degeneration often occurs in the elderly population, but in recent years, there has been an increasing incidence of disc degeneration in younger individuals, primarily with mild degeneration.

Methods: In order to explore the underlying mechanisms of disc degeneration in both young and aging individuals, we collected four types of nucleus pulposus (NP) single-cell sequencing samples for analysis based on Pfirrmann grading: normal-young (NY) (Grade I), normal-old (NO) (Grade I), mild degenerative-young (MY) (Grade II-III), and mild degenerative-old (MO) (Grade II-III).

Results: We found that most NP cells in NO and MY samples exhibited oxidative stress, which may be important pathogenic factors in NO and MY groups. On the other hand, NP cells in MO group exhibited endoplasmic reticulum stress. In terms of inflammation, myeloid cells were mainly present in the degenerative group, with the MY group showing a stronger immune response compared to the MO group. Interestingly, dendritic cells in the myeloid lineage played a critical role in the process of mild degeneration.

Discussion: Our study investigated the molecular mechanisms of intervertebral disc degeneration from an age perspective, providing insights for improving treatment strategies for patients with disc degeneration at different age groups.
An evaluation of tradeoffs in restoring ephemeral vs. perennial habitats to conserve animal populations
Authors: Peterson James T. , Duarte Adam
Published: July 2024

Introduction

Habitat loss and degradation pose significant threats to global fish and wildlife populations, prompting substantial investments in habitat creation and restoration efforts. Not all habitats provide equal benefits, leading to challenges in prioritizing restoration actions. For example, juvenile anadromous salmonids require high quality rearing aquatic habitats to achieve the physiological requirements needed to successfully migrate to the ocean. However, there are profound disagreements among anadromous salmon restoration managers whether it is best to focus efforts on restoring in-channel habitats that are available for the entire rearing period or floodplain habitats that, while facilitating greater growth and survival than in-channel habitats, are only available for a few weeks at a time and are typically only activated every two-to-three years.

Methods

We used an existing fall-run Chinook salmon decision-support model to evaluate under what conditions floodplain restoration would provide greater benefits than in-channel habitat restoration. The simulations included a wide range of floodplain inundation frequencies and durations and floodplain benefits in the form of increased survival and growth relative to in-channel habitats.

Results

The simulations results indicated that in-channel habitat restoration was always the best habitat restoration action when there was no existing in-channel habitat despite simulating a wide range of flood frequency, duration, and growth and survival benefits. Floodplain restoration was generally best when there was sufficient in-channel habitat available to successfully rear most of the juveniles produced by the returning adult salmon.

Discussion

We hypothesize that in-channel and floodplain habitats have different roles in salmon population maintenance with in-channel habitats regulating the overall population size and floodplains acting as recurrent resource pulses. Our study provides a quantitative framework to evaluate the benefit of these two habitat types and provides generalizable rulesets that can be used by managers when implementing habitat restoration strategies for species that inhabit both in-channel and floodplain habitats.
Case Report: Endoluminal removal of a conical retrievable superior vena cava filter with a retraction hook attached to the wall
Authors: Tian Xuan , Liu Jianlong , Li Jinyong , Liu Xiao , Zhou Mi , Tian Yule
Published: July 2024

We report the case of a 22-year-old male who underwent endoluminal surgery and was implanted an Option Elite filter in the superior vena cava (SVC) while the filter retraction hook was attached to the vessel wall. The patient requested to remove the filter after 155 days. Preoperative ultrasonography and CT examination revealed that the filter retraction hook was very likely to penetrate the SVC wall and its tip was very close to the right pulmonary artery. The SVC was not obstructed, and no thrombus was observed in either upper limb. After the filter retrieval device (ZYLOX, China) failed to capture the filter hook, we introduced a pigtail catheter with its tip partly removed and a loach guidewire, used a modified loop-snare technique to cut the proliferative tissues and free the hook, and finally removed the filter successfully by direct suspension of the guidewire. During this procedure, the patient experienced discomfort, such as chest pain and palpitations, but these symptoms disappeared when procedure completed. Repeated multiangle angiography revealed no contrast medium extravasation, no complications such as pericardial tamponade, pleural effusion, SVC haematoma formation, right pulmonary artery dissecting aneurysm, or intramural haematoma. We initially presented the modified loop-snare technique used to remove a conical superior vena cava filter (SVCF), so this method can be considered a practical and novel auxiliary technique for successful filter retrieval.
Lipid-lowering effect and oral transport characteristics study of curculigoside
Authors: Wang Aiping , Ning Jie , Zhao Lu , Xu Renjie
Published: July 2024

Introduction

The incidence of metabolic disorders during pregnancy is increasing year by year, with diseases including hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Statins are the primary drugs for treating hyperlipidemia or atherosclerosis, yet some patients remain unresponsive to them, and pregnant women are prohibited from taking statins. Curculigoside is the major biologically active natural product present in Curculigo orchioides.

Methods

In this study, A high-fat mice model was developed to study the lipid-lowering effect of curculigoside. Using intestinal Caco-2 cell monolayer, the curculigoside transport properties at two temperatures and possible transporters were systemically studied.

Results

Curculigoside at concentrations used during the experiments have no toxic effect to Caco-2 cells. The curculigoside transfer from the apical to the basolateral side was strongly influenced by temperature. P-glycoprotein, breast cancer resistance protein, and efflux transporters are crucial components of the human intestinal cell line Caco-2. The curculigoside can significantly affect the contents of total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in mice.

Discussion

The transport properties and potential mechanism of curculigoside offer valuable insights for the design of development of hypolipidemic drugs like anti-atherosclerotic drugs and also be helpful to the further study of the pharmacological activity of curculigoside.
In-situ CT study on the effect of cyclic gas injection and depletion exploitation on the phase behavior of fractured condensate gas reservoirs
Authors: Zhao Lin , Zhang Lijun , Su Yanchun , Tan Xianhong , Li CongCong , Wang Shuoliang
Published: July 2024

Using subterranean rock cores as samples, the impact of depletion exploitation and cyclic gas injection on the occurrence and dynamic utilization of condensate oil and the damage to reservoirs were studied. Initially, the internal pore structure of the rock core was analysed using computer tomography (CT), followed by depletion and cyclic gas injection experiments, with in-situ CT scanning of the samples. The results indicate that under different fracture apertures, condensate oil exhibits wave flow and slug flow states. The production effectiveness of cyclic gas injection is significantly superior to depletion exploitation production, with condensate oil saturation decreasing by over 30%. During cyclic gas injection, fractures serve as the main flow channels, with condensate oil being extracted first. In cyclic gas injection, the most significant effect is seen during the first injection, with a decrease in oil saturation of around 3%. Subsequent injections show decreases of approximately 1% and 0.5% in oil saturation respectively. As the gas injection volume increases, the extent of cumulative production rate improvement also gradually increases; however, once the injection volume reaches the reservoir pressure, the rate of cumulative production rate improvement will gradually decrease. These findings provide technical support for optimizing the development mode of condensate gas reservoirs, clarifying the seepage law of condensate oil and gas, and providing technical support for the efficient development of fractured condensate gas reservoirs.
Relationship between attitudes toward mathematics and perceptions of virtual teaching in the COVID-19 context
Authors: Schmitt-Cerna Isis , Ramírez-Olascuaga Maritza , Arhuis-Inca Wendy , Ipanaqué-Zapata Miguel , Arhuis-Inca Sarai Raquel , Bazalar-Palacios Janina
Published: July 2024

Background

The shift to virtual education from 2019 to 2021 in response to COVID-19 necessitated both teachers and students to adapt to new technological skills, thereby impacting the teaching and learning dynamics. With limited existing research on this evolving domain, our study aimed to gauge attitudes toward mathematics, and perceptions of virtual education during the COVID-19 era and explore potential correlations between these variables.

Methods

In this cross-sectional quantitative correlational primary study, secondary school students at a public school were asked to rate their attitudes toward mathematics and their perceptions of virtual teaching in the context of COVID-19 using two validated questionnaires. We used linear regression analysis to respond to our objectives.

Results

The findings show that perceptions of virtual teaching (34.65%) and attitudes toward mathematics (40.16%) are both low. The dimensions of attitudes toward mathematics and perceptions of virtual education have a positive association and influence on one another (B = 0.464, p < 0.001).

Conclusion

Both study variables show a low level and found a significant relationship between the dimensions of virtual learning perception and attitudes toward mathematics. More research is required to grasp how cognitive processing influences attitudes toward mathematics. This understanding can improve the proficiency of math educators, benefiting students at all educational stages.
LncRNAs as potential prognosis/diagnosis markers and factors driving drug resistance of osteosarcoma, a review
Authors: Hu Siwang , Han Xuebing , Liu Gang , Wang Shuangshuang
Published: July 2024

Osteosarcoma is a common malignancy that often occurs in children, teenagers and young adults. Although the treatment strategy has improved, the results are still poor for most patients with metastatic or recurrent osteosarcomas. Therefore, it is necessary to identify new and effective prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets for diseases. Human genomes contain lncRNAs, transcripts with limited or insufficient capacity to encode proteins. They have been implicated in tumorigenesis, particularly regarding the onset, advancement, resistance to treatment, recurrence and remote dissemination of malignancies. Aberrant lncRNA expression in osteosarcomas has been reported by numerous researchers; lncRNAs have the potential to exhibit either oncogenic or tumor-suppressing behaviors and thus, to govern the advancement of this skeletal cancer. They are suspected to influence osteosarcoma cell growth, replication, invasion, migration, remote dissemination and programmed cell death. Additionally, they have been recognized as clinical markers, and may participate in the development of multidrug resistance. Therefore, the study of lncRNAs in the growth, metastasis, treatment and prognosis of osteosarcoma is very important for the active prevention and treatment of osteosarcoma. Consequently, this work reviews the functions of lncRNAs.
Research on ecological restoration and green reclamation technology of goaf in phosphorus mines
Authors: Hou Di , Xu Mengchao , Wang Menglai , Li Xiaoshuang , Li Shujian , Wang Jiawen , Cao Mengzhen
Published: July 2024

The subsidiary of Yunnan Phosphate Group Co., Ltd., Kunyang Phosphate Mine’s mining area is the subject of study. The mining of open-pit phosphate mines has caused significant damage to the ecological environment. Therefore, carrying out ecological restoration and green reclamation of the ecosystem in the mining area has become the top priority for current development. This article establishes an evaluation system for ecological restoration indicators, selecting four indicators including vegetation coverage, soil and water conservation, restoration of native plants, and Plant Species Diversity Index to assess the effects of ecological restoration and green reclamation of phosphate mines. The techniques of reconstructing soil ecological structure using phosphate tailings substrate and improving acidic soil with soil conditioner and calcium-magnesium phosphate compound fertilizer were applied. A series of other measures were taken, including: drafting scientific ecological restoration plans; employing physical, chemical, and biological methods for ecological restoration and green reclamation; selecting suitable plant species for planting; enhancing planting techniques; and strengthening post-restoration ecological monitoring and regulation. After ecological restoration and green reclamation, the Ecological Remediation Effect Index (EREI) for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022 were 48.40, 87.38, and 93.23 respectively, indicating significant improvement in the ecological environment. Furthermore, the difficulties encountered during the ecological system restoration process of the mine and the future development directions were summarized, providing practical and guiding significance for ecological restoration and green reclamation of abandoned mining areas both domestically and internationally.
Cyclic dynamics drive summer movement ecology of snowshoe hares (Lepus americanus)
Authors: Miller Hannah A. , Gobin Jenilee , Boudreau Melanie R. , Horne Liam G. , Scholl Lee E. , Seguin Jacob L. , Sonnega Samuel , Krebs Charles J. , Boonstra Rudy , Kenney Alice J. , Jung Thomas S. , Boutin Stan , Murray Dennis L.
Published: July 2024

Animals exhibit dynamic movement and activity in response to environmental variation including changes in reproductive opportunities, predation risk, or food availability. Yet, it remains unclear which factors are primary in affecting animal movement, and whether the relative importance of these factors are consistent through time. We tracked snowshoe hares (Lepus americanus) using GPS telemetry during eight summers spanning a hare population cycle (2015–2022) in southwestern Yukon, Canada, to determine associations between environmental variation and hare movement and home range size. Hare density varied 25-fold during the study and home range size increased markedly during low hare density, especially for males. Both sexes retained similar core space use and linearity of movements, but at low densities males had greater and more variable movement rates and time spent travelling. Trail cameras revealed that annual changes in hare movement were also correlated with relative abundance of lynx (Lynx canadensis) and coyotes (Canis latrans). However, hare detection rates within a season were not closely associated with seasonal variation in predator detection. Observed differences between male and female hares in some metrics highlighted that different life histories and reproductive behavior are likely the main drivers of hare movement dynamics. Therefore, fitness rewards associated with successful mate search and reproduction appear to outweigh risks associated with increased movement, even in highly variable environments where costs of prioritizing reproduction-related activities are notably high and variable.