bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Survey and architectural recovery activities of semi abandoned villages as strategic actions towards the sustainable development of local economies
Authors: ROSSATO Luca
Published: January 2024

During the last decades many things have changed and have been lost in small historic centers of many countries. People want to update their own houses with the most modern features and, in many cases, there is the urge to improve the living standards. In the most isolated villages inhabitants are trying to find more contemporary places for themselves and fit into new structures. While their love for these old settlements has not diminished, some of the residents have moved towards the main cities in search of a modern lifestyle and new job opportunities.
At the same time some municipalities are very keen on protecting this cultural heritage
and they do not want to accept any modifications by the owners. In order to achieve the ambitious goal of giving new life to these forgotten vernacular villages, governments must be aware that changes in the physical structure of old settlements are inevitable (and have been from ancient times) but that there is also a dire need to control these changes driven by economic activities.
In addition, in many vernacular villages along the Albanian coastline, legislation and mechanisms are necessary in order to start a building by-law implementation able to explain what to do in order to preserve the original structures: there must be a subtle change strictly linked to business activities both able to retain the quality of the buildings and enhance
the local economy through the use of those structures. It does not have to be development versus conservation: the two issues should work together. Although an uneasy paths, full of economics and cultural obstacles, it is still viable if we really want to preserve this important cultural heritage.
RIVIERA PANORAMIC CORRIDOR a Gateway towards the South Albania Landscape
Authors: Assisi Mario
Published: January 2024

Traveling through the Southern Albanian Riviera is a journey full of contradictory feelings. An impressive juxtaposition of massively urbanized areas and small traditional villages, exploited beaches and unspoiled natural landscapes. Many scars as unfinished buildings, illegal dumps and quarries mark the urban and the natural environment.
Slow road to Butrinti / Time-based reflections for an emerging touristic territory
Authors: Lobosco Gianni , Lang Thorsten
Published: January 2024

In order to enhance tourism, while preserving the landscape qualities of the Albanian Riviera, its mobility system needs to be improved according to environmental assessments,
economic feasibility considerations and an incremental strategy. This contribution aims at highlighting the opportunities that rise from a multimodal approach to the infrastructure
development in emerging touristic contexts such as Albania. Showing how different transport and accessibility systems could be planned and integrated to build a sustainable network enabling diverse time-based experiences of the coast.
The Aesthetic Gaze of Heritage Sites: A Framework of Aesthetic Experience Formation
Authors: Zheng Yanyan , Wei Wei , Tasci Asli D.A.
Published: January 2024

Even though the role of aesthetics in human life is presumed, its critical role in tourism experience formation is not well-understood. Aesthetic experiences are in the genes of culture and heritage sites; however, aesthetic experience formation in heritage tourism sites is void in
tourism theory. To fill this void in the current tourism theory, this study explores how tourists define aesthetics and how aesthetic tourism experiences are formed in the context of heritage tourism, in a particular tourism heritage setting–the Chinese classical gardens. The findings
revealed the manifestation and connotation of the Yin???Yang symbolism in Chinese tourists’ ways of appreciating both the natural and cultural landscapes within a World Heritage Site. The study highlights the notion of “aesthetic gaze” as a term that implies the vital influences
of individuals’ cultural, philosophical, and aesthetic traditions on their ways of generating tourism aesthetic experiences.
Study of the Impact of Marriage at a Young Age on Reproductive Health: A Qualitative Study in Purwakarta Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Suciati Tia
Published: January 2024

Marriage at a young age is one of the reproductive health problems that needs attention. This research aims to examine the impact of marriage at a young age on reproductive health in Purwakarta Regency, Indonesia. This research used a cross-sectional survey method with a sample of 200 married couples who married at a young age. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. The research results show that married couples who marry at a young age have a higher risk of experiencing unwanted pregnancies, pregnancy and childbirth complications, and sexually transmitted infections. Apart from that, married couples who marry at a young age also have a higher risk of experiencing domestic violence. Based on the results of this research, it can be concluded that marriage at a young age has a negative impact on reproductive health. Therefore, efforts need to be made to prevent marriage at a young age.
Literature Review: Potential of Secang Wood (Caesalpinia Sappan L) Decoction on Lowering Blood Pressure in Hypertension Sufferers
Authors: Mira Nurazizah  , Popi Sopiah  , Rafika Rosyda
Published: January 2024

Known as the silent killer because it frequently has no symptoms, hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition of the heart and blood vessels marked by a rise in systolic blood pressure of more than 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure of more than 90 mmHg. The World Health Organization reports that Indonesia is seeing an increase in hypertension patients. According to Riskesdas data, West Java is the second-most hypertensive province, with 39.6% of cases, behind South Kalimantan's 44.1%. Indonesia still has a high rate of hypertension, making it a public health issue. Antihypertensive medications are one method that hypertension patients utilize to control or treat their condition. However, using too many chemicals or medications over an extended period of time can have negative health effects and be rather expensive. There are further methods of treating hypertension, such as administering secang wood decoction, which has strong antioxidant effects and lowers blood pressure in hypertensive individuals. Using the narrative review model and the literature review approach, we searched for relevant articles both domestically and globally using Google Scholar and PubMed. which only includes 4 journals that meet the sample inclusion criteria and the last 8 years, from 2016 to 2023. Additionally, the articles used as samples were listed in a table and described in detail to clarify the current approaches. This research review's conclusion is that secang wood decoction can be utilized to treat hypertension in patients, in addition to treating diarrhea, fighting cancer, and decreasing cholesterol
Red Chili Classification Using HSV Feature Extraction and Naive Bayes Classifier
Authors: Hermawan Syahputra  , Nainggolan Josua , Sirait Johanes Apriadi Parlinggoman , Muhammad Fadlan Ikromi  , Lubis Putri Ameliya
Published: January 2024

In the culinary industry, the classification of red chili pepper types is used to identify varieties that differ in terms of flavor, pungency, or other uniqueness. This enables their proper use in various recipes and meals. In the market, the classification of red chili pepper types helps in pricing, variety selection, or quality standards applied. For this reason, the purpose of this research is to classify red chili peppers using HSV Feature Extraction and Naive Bayes Clasifier. The stages carried out include: data collection, preprocessing, feature extraction and classification. Red chilies are grouped into 4 classes, namely large red chilies, cakplak red chilies, curly red chilies and chili red chilies. The red chili data used is 119 training data and 123 testing data. In the preprocessing, the image is converted to grayscale, then converted to binary image with the thresholding method. Furthermore, feature extraction is done with the HSV method. Finally, classification is done with Naive Bayes. The results of the study provide an accuracy value for training data of 92.43% and for testing data obtained an accuracy of 92.69%. This method is suitable for use in classification because it gives good results
Design of a fuel oil measuring device for on arduino mega based SPBT tank at Indonesian army unit
Authors: Faris Faris Handika , Jeki Jeki Saputra , Huda Maariful Huda , Dekki Dekki Widiatmoko , Kasiyanto Kasiyanto
Published: January 2024

Fuel storage in storage tanks (SPBT) generally uses manual methods, causing inaccuracies and inefficiencies. To overcome this problem, this research focuses on developing a microcontroller-based automatic measuring instrument with a PING ultrasonic sensor. Manual methods are often prone to human error, while these automated tools are designed to improve measurement accuracy and efficiency. By using a PING ultrasonic sensor, this tool can measure liquid levels with a higher degree of accuracy, reducing the potential for error. This automated process enables real-time monitoring, with measurement results directly displayed on the monitor or LCD. The use of this method also allows measurements based on cylindrical tank type, increasing operational flexibility. The research results show that this tool is more efficient than manual methods, minimizing errors and increasing information availability. Evaluation of the entire system shows that the desired fuel oil stock monitoring system can provide adequate performance, as well as ensure stock maintenance is maintained properly. However, there is an average error of about 0.11% in the tank volume measurements, which is caused by slight curvature in the tank structure. In conclusion, the use of this technology in SPBT is expected to increase fuel management efficiency, reduce operational costs, and provide information on fuel availability accurately and quickly. Thus, this research makes a significant contribution to the development of more effective storage tank monitoring and management systems
Determination of Attacking Angle of Aircraft in Bio Inspired Optimized Technique
Authors: Bal Subhakanta , Swain Srinibash , Khuntia Partha Sarathi , Sahu Binod Kumar
Published: January 2024

This paper deals with the design of a proportional–integral (PI) controller for controlling the angle of attack of flight control system. For the first time teaching–learning based optimization (TLBO) algorithm is applied in this area to obtain the parameters of the proposed PI controller. The design problem is formulated as an optimization problem and TLBO is employed to optimize the parameters of the PI controller. The superiority of proposed approach is demonstrated by comparing the results with that of the conventional methods like GA and PSO. It is observed that TLBO optimized PI controller gives better dynamic performance in terms of settling time, overshoot and undershoot as compared to GA and PSO based PI controllers. The various performance indices like Mean Square Error (MSE), Integral Absolute Error (IAE), and Integral Time absolute Error (ITAE) etc. are improved by using the TLBO soft computing techniques. Further, robustness of the system is studied by varying all the system parameters from −50% to +50% in step of 25%. Analysis also reveals that TLBO optimized PI controller gains are quite robust and need not be reset for wide variation in system parameters.
Pathomorphosis in clinical practice
Authors: Khokhlov L. К.
Published: January 2024

The consideration of pathomorphosis makes it possible to assess the role of various factors in the occurrence, pathogenesis, specific manifestations, and content of pathology, to determine the boundaries of chronological dynamics, its modification, and, accordingly, to orient therapeutic and preventive measures. The urgency of this problem is caused by the rapidly increasing changes that are taking place in the life of modern society, with an abundance of information sources, the increasing activity of medical services to protect the health of the population, and the growth and accessibility of therapeutic possibilities of modern medicine.
Bladder concretion against the background of staged treatment of exstrophy (clinical case)
Authors: Shormanov I. S. , Shedrov D.  N. , Soloviev А. S. , Garova D. Yu. , Morozov Е. V. , Sokolov S. V. , Smirnova К. S.
Published: January 2024

Bladder concretions are one of the most frequent and difficult to correct complications of bladder exstrophy. The significant proportion of struvites in the structure of concretions often creates an erroneous opinion about the size of the latter and makes it difficult to choose tactics. A case of staged treatment of bladder exstrophy complicated by the formation of a bladder concretion against the background of the current active inflammatory process is presented. Contact cystolithotripsy is the most preferred and least traumatic method of getting rid of bladder concretion of any size. In the case of anatomical closure of the urethra, access through the appendicostomy is most rational, allowing the insertion of an instrument of sufficient diameter for effective intervention.
Bone marrow edema in osteoarthritis of the knee joint
Authors: Noskov S. M. , Snigireva А. V. , Parulya О. М. , Shepelyaeva L. S. , Mikryukov А. А.
Published: January 2024

The term "bone marrow edema" (BME) in MRI examination of the knee joint is used to describe areas of decreased signal intensity on T1-weighted images or increased signal intensity on T2-weighted images in the subchondral bone. BME is classified into ischemic (osteonecrosis), mechanical (trauma), and reactive (arthritis) types. In this review, the causes and differences in BME with spontaneous and secondary osteonecrosis and other characteristics of BME transitioning to a syndrome are considered. BME with injuries and bruises is usually reversible and passes after approximately 2–4 months, if accompanied by a cortical fracture, after 6–12 months. A fatigue fracture develops as a result of repeated overloading of normal bone structures, whereas fractures in zones of subchondral bone insufficiency spontaneously occur in pathologically changed bone tissues (for example, osteoporotic bones) without any trauma or overloading. Histological examination of the damaged subchondral bone in ischemic and mechanical BME revealed hemorrhages, microdestruction of bone trabeculae and vascular anomalies, and almost complete absence of direct edema in MRI-positive zones due to increased extracellular fluid content, which can be partially explained by methodological difficulties in detecting increased extracellular fluid by histopathological methods. Prostacyclin and bisphosphonate have been proposed as conservative therapies for ischemic and mechanical BME.

In osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee joints, BME is considered a marker of rapid progression. Data on the influence of obesity, therapeutic exercise and diet, and the use of a cane on BME are presented. Analysis of the effectiveness of conservative therapy revealed a weakly positive response to bisphosphonates. Inhibitors of nerve growth factor (NGF) — monoclonal antibodies to nerve growth factor (like tanezumab and fulranumab) — reduced the severity of pain but led to an increase in the frequency of osteonecrosis and endoprosthesis. Two studies have shown a decrease in the intensity of BME with oral chondroitin sulfate. The attention of orthopedists is focused on subchondroplasty using calcium phosphates. Subchondral filling, which strengthens the bone and replaces the lost barrier function of cartilage, has a symptomatic effect and effectively counteracts the development of BME, although the long-term results need to be studied.
Constitutional features, functional and physical readiness of young men in the annual cycle of strength training
Authors: Gudimov S. V. , Osetrov I. A. , Pleshchev I. Е. , Krolikov J. V.
Published: January 2024

This study evaluated the constitutional features, functional state, and physical fitness of young men in strength fitness classes. A comparative analysis of the data obtained at various stages of the annual educational and training cycle was conducted. Significant differences were observed in some anthropometric measurements and an increase in the strength abilities of the subjects at the final stage of the examination.
Review of the monograph by Yarovoy S.K., Khokhlov A.L. “Practical issues of rational antibacterial therapy”
Authors: Kolbin А. S.
Published: January 2024

In November 2023, the monograph “Practical issues of rational antibacterial therapy” under. general ed. Yarovoy SK, Khokhlov AL was published. This monograph is devoted to practical issues of empirical therapy for the most common nonspecific infectious and inflammatory diseases. Chapter 1 presents the main provisions of antimicrobial therapy from the perspective of clinical pharmacology. The general patterns of prescription and distribution of antibacterial agents, the concepts of basic and reserve drugs, selection of hospital strains, natural and acquired resistance are explained. Chapter 2 is devoted to a comparison of antibacterial drugs in pairs with each other based on an analysis of their spectra of antimicrobial activity presented in the instructions for use, as well as well-known information about their toxicity and the comparative frequency of dysbiosis. Pairs of drugs for comparison were selected based on actual clinical practice. Chapter 3 discusses combination (multicomponent) antibacterial therapy. Appropriate and possible combinations of two antimicrobial agents have been identified. Recommendations for three-component antibacterial therapy are presented separately. Chapter 4 is entirely devoted to undesirable antimicrobial regimens. Options with insufficient effectiveness, an unsatisfactory safety profile, and those that do not meet epidemiological requirements were analyzed. Chapter 5 is a detailed answer to a purely applied question about replacing a promicrobial agent in three formalized situations: “ineffective”, “unsafe”, “absent”.

The book is intended for clinical pharmacologists, therapists, surgeons and other specialists, students of advanced training courses, and senior students of medical universities.
LA CREACIÓN DE ÁLBUMES ILUSTRADOS IMPRESOS Y DIGITALES EN EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR PARA ENSEÑAR INGLÉS EN PREESCOLAR
Authors: Pérez Agustín Mercedes , Fleta Guillén Teresa
Published: January 2024

Este artículo presenta la investigación realizada con alumnos de tercer curso del Grado de Educación Infantil sobre los beneficios de los álbumes ilustrados impresos y digitales para enseñar inglés en Preescolar. Durante la primera fase de la experiencia pedagógica, los alumnos recibieron formación en base a unos cuestionarios iniciales sobre la práctica de leer y contar cuentos en la escuela. En esta fase aprendieron qué es un álbum ilustrado, sus características, la diferencia entre leer y contar cuentos, y técnicas de lectura de este recurso. Durante la segunda fase los alumnos crearon un álbum ilustrado eligiendo entre formato impreso o digital, la temática, y la edad y nivel lingüístico de los alumnos de Preescolar. Como resultado de dicho proceso creativo elaboraron 18 historias, de las cuales el 77% fueron realizadas con herramientas digitales como Canva, Storyjumper y Procreate. A partir de esta experiencia pedagógica los futuros maestros fomentaron las cuatro destrezas y la creatividad, e integraron el contenido, la cognición, la comunicación y la cultura (AICLE) a través de ilustraciones creativas y de una narrativa adaptada a Preescolar.
LA TRADUCCIÓN AUDIOVISUAL DIDÁCTICA, UNA DISCIPLINA FUNDADA POR MUJERES: REVISIÓN BIBLIOGRÁFICA DEL PAPEL DE LAS MUJERES EN LA CONSOLIDACIÓN DE LA DISCIPLINA
Authors: Tinedo-Rodríguez Antonio-Jesús
Published: January 2024

Una mirada histórica a cualquier campo del saber revela la ausencia de las voces de las mujeres. En el campo de la didáctica de lenguas es común pensar en los aportes de lingüistas como Krashen (1981, 1982, 1989), pero rara vez se menciona el papel crucial que jugaron maestras como Mary Brebner (McLelland, 2021). Por otro lado, la didáctica de las lenguas está estrechamente ligada a las necesidades sociales. En el siglo XXI la evolución tecnológica es una realidad que se ha traducido en la presencia de dispositivos informáticos en la rutina diaria, y, uno de los efectos más tangibles es el hecho de que las pantallas y los productos multimedia tengan una gran presencia en la sociedad. Filólogas, traductoras y docentes han encabezado desde el cambio del milenio un giro hacia la incorporación de estos recursos en el aula, al igual que lo hizo Mary Brebner en el Reform Movement cuando abogó por lo métodos directos. Este estudio es una revisión bibliográfica que pretende poner de relieve el papel clave que han jugado las mujeres en la fundación y consolidación de la Traducción Audiovisual Didáctica como disciplina dentro de los estudios de Lingüística Aplicada. De la literatura revisada se destila que las mujeres han jugado un papel fundamental para que la Traducción Audiovisual Didáctica puesto que han hecho aportes relevantes y de impacto que han permitido que la disciplina goce de visibilidad y se haya consolidado en un lapso temporal breve.
Eye Tracking in MEG
Authors: Saarinen Veli-Matti , Jousmäki Veikko
Published: January 2024

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) can measure brain activity in ms-level temporal resolution. MEG sensors are super sensitive devices for magnetic signals of the brain but are also prone to electromagnetic interferences. The MEG device is located inside the magnetically shielded room (MSR), and any monitoring device used inside the MSR requires special shielding and its location must be carefully selected to suppress electromagnetic interference. Eye-tracker measures eye movements, providing spatial location of the gaze, pupil diameters, and eye blinks. Eye tracking in MEG enables, for example, categorization of the MEG data based on gaze position and interactive stimulus using gaze position. Combining the methods together will require considering the electromagnetic interference for the MEG—that is, additional shielding, positioning of the eye tracker, and subject-specific issues related to make-up and eye-corrective lenses.
Phytochemical Constituents and Pharmacological Activity of Malva parviflora plant: A Review
Authors: Naser Estabraq H. , Mahdi Lamyaa S. , Alasadi Rawaa T.
Published: January 2024

Malva parviflora L. is a perennial herbaceous plant from malvaceae family, largely distributed in areas with tropical, subtropical, and moderate climates of Asia, Africa, and Europe. M. parviflora contains glycosides, alkaloids, steroids, flavonoids, terpenes, saponin, and tannin in methanolic extract, flavonoids and alkaloid in petroleum ether extract, steroids, alkaloids, terpenes, flavonoids, and saponins in acetone extract, and steroids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins and terpenes in the water extract. In addition to other seven components incorporate ?- amyrin, ?-amyrin, a mixture of stigmasterol and ? sitosterol, cholesterol, campesterol, ?- sitosterol-O-?-D- glucoside and ergosterol in petroleum ether extract, tribuloside, a flavonoid glycoside, in ethyl acetate extract and ethyl vanillin in chloroform fraction. M. parviflora plant has important uses as a medicinal plant and an edible plant. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) analysis identified the major polyphenol components that were extracted at optimal conditions like ?-coumaric acid, naringenin, luteolin, cinnamic acid, and apigenin-7- glucoside. These results indicate that M. parviflora leaves extracts have DPPH radical scavenging activity and might be used as a natural source for bioactive compounds. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) analysis of M. parviflora plant leaves showed the presence of several active components such as Pentadecanoic acid, 14-methyl ester, 10,13-octadecadienoic acid, methyl ester, Allantion, Trans-13-octadecenoic acid, methyl ester, 9,12 octadecadienoic acid (Z,Z) methyl ester, Methyl 10-trans, 12-cisoctadecadienoate, Hexasiloxane,1,1,3,3,5,5,7,7,9,9,11,11dodecamethyl, 4-hydroxy-3,5,5- trimethyl-4-(3- oxo-1- butenyl)-2-cyclohexenone,3,7,1,15-tetramethyl-2-hexadecenol, 6,10,14-trimethyl-2- pentadecanone, hexadecanoic acid, 9,12,15-octadecatrienoic acid methyl ester, and others. Malva parviflora L. has several pharmacological activities in various diseases. Leaves have benefits in swelling and wounds management. A lotion prepared from leaves is effective in the treatment of broken limbs and bruises. Leaves have benefits in swelling and wounds management. A lotion prepared from leaves is effective in the treatment of broken limbs and bruises. Malva parviflora has antioxidant, anti-carcinogenicity, anti-aging, anti-mutagenicity, antibacterial, anti-irritant, antidiabetic, neuroprotective, antifungal, anti-ulcerogenic, hepatoprotective,and analgesic.
Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of the Natural Biopolymer Extracted from Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Authors: Al-Zaidi Massooma H. H. , Al-Tamimi Wijdan H. , Saleh Afrodet A.
Published: January 2024

Objective: This study aimed to extract, purify, characterize, and assess the antibacterial efficacy of the biopolymer extracted from Pseudomonas aeruginosa.Methods: The ice-cold 96% ethanol and isopropanol were used for biopolymer extraction. For protein precipitation, 60% ammonium sulfate was utilized. The solubility, chemical color reactions, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), ultraviolet (UV)-visiblespectroscopy and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) techniques were used for the characterization of the biopolymer. The antibacterial efficacy of the biopolymer against the pathogens isolated from bacterial vaginosis was evaluated using the broth microdilution method.Results: The extraction of biopolymer produced by P. aeruginosa with ice-cold 96% ethanol and isopropanol yielded 9.22 and 0.2 g/L, respectively, and could be successfully purified using 60% ammonium sulfate. The purified biopolymer exhibited solubility in distilled water. The color chemical reagents methods indicated the presence of monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides, and amino acids in the composition of the biopolymer. The carbohydrate average concentration of sugars in the samples was 1083.33 ?g/mL. TheUV-vis spectra of the produced biopolymer showed an absorbance peak at 285 nm. FTIR spectra revealed the main functional groups of the examined biopolymer. The FTIR spectra of the biopolymer exhibited main absorption bands at 3257.48, 2924.42, 2858.63, 1743.60, 1616.00, 1417.07, and 817.00 cm?1. HPLC findings showed one clear peak indicating the purity of the produced biopolymer, with a peak absorbance of 145.930 mAU. Biopolymer showed the highest percentage of inhibition (98.3%) recorded against Bacillus cereus, followed by Staphylococcus haemolyticus (96.8%) at a concentration of 250 ?g /mL.Conclusions: This work concluded that P. aeruginosa is a potential biopolymeraccumulating bacteria and could be used for low-cost biopolymer production to combat bacteria that have developed antibiotic resistance.
The Relationship Between Critical Media Literacy and Digital News Use Among University Students
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Byun Kyung-ga , Kim Hyeonsu
Published: January 2024

This study aims to examine the media literacy and digital media practices of university students who are digital natives and Generation Z. This study diagnosed critical media literacy among university students, investigate their daily digital news use, and analyzed the relationship between critical media literacy levels and digital news use.
The analysis on the data of university students’ critical media literacy and digital news use showed that their media literacy levels are quite high, but their media practices are not. They perceived the credibility of social media as a source of information to be moderate and believed it to be trustworthy in attractiveness rather than qualifications or expertise. Nonetheless, they reported that social media is the primary source of news in their daily lives.
The main implication of this study is that the goals of media literacy education for university students should include the ability to transfer their media literacy skills into everyday media practices. This research may contribute to increase of the interest of researchers in the area of university media literacy education.
Exploring the Meaning of Multiliteracies Based Education in Korean Language Education
Authors:   Korean Association for Literacy, Park Keun-young , Kim Bo-kyeong
Published: January 2024

This study reviewed previous studies and explored the meaning of multiliteracies based education in Korean language education. Through prior research, it was confirmed that multiliteracies and language skills were improved through multiliteracies education in the foreign language learning process. Along with the discourse, the Korean learners discussed the need for contextual understanding of the Korean language and the ability to think and understand critically in multimodal. In addition, the educational meaning of Korean language education based on multiliteracies was explored and presented focusing on multimodal. The significance of this study is that it presented the necessity and educational meaning of Korean language education based on multiliteracies. The subsequent studies suggest that the correlation between multiliteracies and Korean language ability should be verified through statistical analysis. Furthermore, they highlight the necessity of developing a systematic teaching model, designing teaching methods and learning activities.
Turkish Version of Caregiver Difficulties Scale for the Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Study of Reliability and Validity
Authors: ADIGÜZEL Hatice , KATIRCI KIRMACI Zekiye İpek , EREL Suat , ERGUN Nevin
Published: January 2024

Aim: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Caregiver Difficulties Scale (CDS).

Material and Method: The CDS was translated into Turkish (TR-CDS) and 116 caregivers of children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) (mean age: 37.20±10.36 years) completed the TR-CDS. Impact on Family Scale (IPFAM), World Health Organization Quality of Life–Brief Form (WHOQOL-BREF), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), Nottingham Health Profile (NHP), Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), and subscales and total impact score of TR-CDS were used for the construct validity. The internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach's alpha, and the test-retest reliability was assessed using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC).

Results: For construct validity, all subscales of TR-CDS showed negative correlation with the WHOQOL-BREF and showed positive correlation with the IPFAM, FSS, NHP, and BDI-II. ICC the results of test-retest reliability analysis were for TR-CDS (total)=0.879, impact on self (CDS-IS)=0.843, support for caregiving (CDS-SC)=0.759, social and economic difficulties (CDS-S&E)=0.827, and concern for the child (CDS-CC)=0.707. A value of 0.936 was found for internal consistency.

Conclusion: It was revealed that the TR-CDS was a valid and reliable tool for the caregivers of children with CP.
Enslaved Motherhood & Emancipatory Narratives
Authors: Collins Jane-Marie
Published: January 2024

Emancipatory Narratives & Enslaved Motherhood examines three major currents in the historiography of Brazilian slavery: manumission, miscegenation, and creolisation. It revisits themes central to the history of slavery and race relations in Brazil, updates the research about them, and revises interpretations of the role of gender and reproduction within them. More specifically, it addresses the preponderance of women and children in manumission, the association of black female mobility with intimate inter-racial relations, the racialised and gendered routes to freed status, and the legacies of West African female socio-economic behaviours for modalities of family and freedom in nineteenth-century Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. The central concern within the book is how African and African descendant women navigated enslaved motherhood and negotiated the divide between enslavement and freedom for themselves and their children. The book is, therefore, organised around the subject position of the enslaved mother and the reproduction of her children in enslavement, while the condition of enslaved motherhood is examined through overlapping historical praxis of contested freedom, racialised mothering, and competing maternal interests - biological, ritual, and surrogate. The point at which these interests converged historically was, it is argued, a conflict over black female reproductive rights.
Twisted Sectors for Lagrangian Floer Theory on Symplectic Orbifolds
Authors:   Sichuan University, P.R. China, Chen Bohui , Ono Kaoru ,   Kyoto University, Japan, Wang Bai-Ling ,   The National Australian University, Australia
Published: January 2024

The notion of twisted sectors play a crucial role in orbifold Gromov-Witten theory. We introduce the notion of dihedral twisted sectors in order to construct Lagrangian Floer theory on symplectic orbifolds and discuss related issues.
A Size Estimate for Galaxy GN-z11
Authors: Baldwin James O. , Nelson Erica , Johnson Benjamin D. , Oesch Pascal A. , Tacchella Sandro , Illingworth Garth D. , Gibson Justus , Hartley Abby
Published: January 2024

GN-z11 is the highest redshift galaxy spectroscopically confirmed with the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Previous measurements of the effective radius of GN-z11 utilized galfit, which is not optimized to measure structural parameters for such a faint, distant object. Using new software called forcepho, we derive a size from images in the F160W band obtained both from the complete CANDELS survey and additional midcycle observations in order to contribute to the knowledge base on the size evolution, size–luminosity, and size–mass relation of early galaxies. We find a half-light radius mean of 0.″036 ± 0.″006 corresponding to a physical size of 0.15 ± 0.025 kpc. This size, smaller than the point-spread function, is dramatically smaller than previous estimates with shallower HST data using galfit but consistent with recent measurements using forcepho on new JWST data. Such a small size suggests that GN-z11's high luminosity is dominated by an active galactic nucleus.
Two new species of the genus Agramma (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Tingidae) from small islands of Japan, with an illustrated key to the Japanese species of the genus
Authors: Souma Jun
Published: January 2024

The present study describes two new species of the monocotyledon-feeding lace bugs of the genusAgrammaStephens, 1829 (Hemiptera, Heteroptera, Tingidae, Tinginae, Tingini) from small islands of Japan. The first is A. (A.) izuensesp. nov., which was recorded as A. (A.) japonicum (Drake, 1948) from Hachijo Island, the Izu Islands, in a previous study, and is considered an independent species here based on morphological characteristics and molecular data. The second is A. (A.) keramensesp. nov., which has a remarkable spineless head and was discovered from Aka and Geruma islands, Kerama Group, the Ryukyu Islands. Consequently, the following four species ofAgrammawere recognized in Japan: A. (A.) abruptifrons Golub, 1990, A. (A.) izuensesp. nov., A. (A.) japonicum, and A. (A.) keramensesp. nov.Only dozens of submacropterous morphs were confirmed in these two species in the present study, suggesting that both new species are flightless. In addition, an illustrated key for the identification of the four species from Japan and the host plant relationships of the two new species are provided.
Bird richness and Ecosystems Services across an urban to natural gradient in south-eastern Brazil: implications for landscape planning and future scenarios
Authors: Lessi Bruno , Geneletti Davide , Cortinovis Chiara , Dias Manoel , Reis Matheus
Published: January 2024

In natural and altered environments, the Ecosystem Services (ES) provided by the presence of vegetation, especially regulating ES such as climate regulation and air pollutant removal, are essential to improve human health and well-being. In this study, we focused on a tropical-subtropical river basin which covers urban, peri-urban and rural landscape types of a Brazilian municipality located in the ecotone between the Atlantic Forest and the Cerrado (Brazilian savannah). The research aimed to assess the current state of ES and bird richness (as a biodiversity indicator) and their relationships across an urban-rural-natural gradient. We assessed the cooling effect (as microclimate regulation indicator), air pollutant removal (PM10), nature-based recreation opportunities and bird richness and analysed the variations associated with a shift in the prevailing land- cover types along a gradient of urbaniszation. The results indicated a higher bird richness in peri-urban and rural landscapes, as well as greater pollutant removal and cooling effect provided by vegetation. However, recreation opportunities provided mainly by human infrastructure were higher inside the urban zone and in some peri-urban areas. The landscape type significantly influenced the availability and intensity of these four variables (p < 0.001). Bird richness, air pollutant removal, and cooling effect were positively correlated (r > 0.539; p ≤ 0.048);, however, a trade-off between them and recreation opportunities (r = -0.59, R2 = 0.348, p < 0.001) was found. We simulated possible scenarios of reforestation actions in urban areas to predict the ES values when vegetation cover area is increased. According to the results, the urban planning and efforts to improve nNature-based solutions in the studied river basin should consider the observed trade-off to promote sustainable nature-based recreation opportunities in places with higher values of ES (cooling effect, air pollutant removal, and bird richness) and/or to increase the ES values in urban landscape through environmental policies, such as reforestation.
The promise and challenges of ChatGPT in community pharmacy: A comparative analysis of response accuracy
Authors: Salama Ali H.
Published: January 2024

This study evaluates ChatGPT, an AI-based language model, in addressing common pharmacist inquiries in community pharmacies. The assessment encompasses Drug-Drug Interactions, Adverse Drug Effects, Drug Dosage, and Alternative Therapies, each comprising 20 questions, totaling 80 questions. Responses from ChatGPT were compared against standard answers, generating textual and chart scores. Textual score was computed by relating correct answers to the total questions within each category, while chart score involved the total correct answers multiplied by the chart-type questions. ChatGPT exhibited distinct performance rates: 30% for Drug-Drug Interactions, 65% for Adverse Drug Effects, 35% for Drug Dosage, and an impressive 85% for Alternative Therapies. While Alternative Therapies displayed high accuracy, challenges arose in accurately addressing Drug Dosage and Drug-Drug Interactions. Conclusion: The study underscores the complexity of pharmacy-related inquiries and the necessity for AI model enhancement. Despite promising accuracy in certain categories, like Alternative Therapies, improvements are crucial for Drug Dosage and Drug-Drug Interactions. The findings emphasize the need for ongoing AI model development to optimize integration into community pharmacy settings.
Unlocking English proficiency: Youtube's impact on speaking skills among indonesian university students
Authors: Habibi Akhmad , Mailizar Mailizar , Yaqin Lalu Nurul , Alqahtani Turki Mesfer , Abrar Mukhlash , Hamuddin Budianto , Failasofah Failasofah
Published: January 2024

This study examines the factors affecting the intention to use and actual use of YouTube in improving English-speaking skills in Indonesia. To meet the aims, we extended the theory of technology acceptance model (TAM); two external factors, subjective norms, and perceived enjoyment, to support the TAM variables (perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, attitude, intention to use, and actual use). Data were collected through a survey with 526 measurable responses from Indonesian preservice English teachers in three Indonesian universities. The data were analyzed through partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), measurement, and structural model. The findings informed that all hypothesized relationships were accepted and confirmed. The strongest relationship emerged between intention to use and actual use. Meanwhile, the weakest correlation was between subjective norms and perceived ease of use. The study facilitates recommendations for future researchers, language educators, and all related parties.
Convergence between emerging technologies and active methodologies in the university
Authors: Aparicio-Gómez Oscar-Yecid , Ostos-Ortiz Olga-Lucia , Abadía-García Constanza
Published: January 2024

In today's educational environment, the convergence of emerging technologies and active methodologies has become a fundamental driver of change in university education. Emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, machine learning, and data analytics, are redefining the dynamics of higher education. Active methodologies, such as problem-based learning, collaborative learning, and flipped learning, center the pedagogical focus on the student, encouraging active participation and problem-solving. The combination of emerging technologies and active methodologies creates a powerful synergy, enabling the effective implementation of personalized and immersive learning experiences. This convergence not only enhances learning, but also prepares students to be autonomous learners, critical thinkers, and 21st century problem solvers.
Using Assisted Living Communities to Enhance Nursing Student Attitudes Toward Older Adults
Authors: Henrichs Kelly A.
Published: January 2024

Purpose:

The older adult population continues to increase, resulting in greater use of health care resources. Nurses will be at the forefront of providing competent care to this population, but many nurses do not wish to work with the aged population after graduation. The current study sought to explore whether the addition of a clinical shift at an assisted living community promoted positive attitudes by nursing students toward older adults and exposed them to healthy aging.

Methods:

Students (
N
= 70) in a required undergraduate course at a large university in the West received clinical experience at local assisted living communities in which they independently interviewed a resident and provided an educational session to residents.

Results:

Students, communities, and clinical instructors had a positive experience in this clinical, finding it rewarding and meaningful and a mechanism for observing healthy aging.

Conclusion:

The incorporation of a clinical experience at an assisted living facility into a stand-alone gerontology course created a positive shift in nursing student attitudes toward older adults, dispelled myths and stereotypes, and was reported to be a meaningful experience. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50
(2), 11–15.]
Sacral Ulcer Development Risk Among Older Adult Patients in North Texas Rehabilitation Hospitals: Role of Comorbidities, Lifestyle, and Personal Factors
Authors: Yin Cheng , Mpofu Elias , Brock Kaye , Li Xiaoli , Zhan Rongfang
Published: January 2024

Purpose:

Sacral ulcers are a serious mortality risk for older adults; thus, we aimed to determine sacral ulcer risk factors among older adults who were recently admitted to rehabilitation hospitals.

Method:

We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the Texas Inpatient Discharge database (2021). The study included 1,290 rehabilitation hospital patients aged ≥60 years diagnosed with sacral ulcers. The control group comprised 37,626 rehabilitation hospital patients aged ≥60 years without sacral ulcers. Binary logistic regression was used to identify risks for sacral ulcer development adjusting for patient demographics, insurance type, and lifestyle.

Results:

Comorbidities of dementia, Parkinson's disease, type 2 diabetes, and cardiac dysrhythmias were significantly associated with increased risk of sacral ulcers. Longer length of stay, Medicare, and Medicare HMO were also associated with sacral ulcers. Demographically, older age, male sex, identifying as African American, and having malnutrition all had a 50% increased prevalence of sacral ulcers.

Conclusion:

Findings indicate a need to proactively treat chronic comorbidities in vulnerable populations to reduce their possible risk for hospital-acquired infections and excess mortality from sacral ulcers. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 50
(2), 32–41.]
A novel node selection method for wireless distributed edge storage based on SDN and a maldistributed decision model
Authors: Yang Yejin , Ye Miao , Jiang Qiuxiang , Wen Peng
Published: January 2024

In distributed edge storage, data storage data is allocated to network edge devices to achieve low latency, high security, and flexibility. However, traditional systems for distributed edge storage only consider individual factors, such as node capacity, while overlooking the network status and the load states of the storage nodes, thereby impacting the system's read and write performance. Moreover, these systems exhibit inadequate scalability in widely adopted wireless terminal application scenarios. To overcome these challenges, this paper introduces a software-defined edge storage model and a distributed edge storage architecture grounded in software-defined networking (SDN) and the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol. A data storage node selection and distribution algorithm is formulated based on a maldistributed decision model that comprehensively considers the network and storage node load states. A system prototype is implemented in combination with 5G wireless communication technology. The experimental results demonstrate that, in comparison to conventional distributed edge storage systems, the proposed wireless distributed edge storage system exhibits significantly enhanced performance under high load conditions, demonstrating superior scalability and adaptability. This approach effectively addresses the scalability limitation, rendering it suitable for edge scenarios in mobile applications and reducing hardware deployment costs.
Disciplinando mediante la pena capital: ejecuciones de soldados durante el gobierno de Juan Manuel de Rosas
Authors: Salvatore Ricardo D.
Published: January 2024

Durante el gobierno de Juan M. de Rosas (1829-1852), la pena de muerte fue utilizada para disciplinar soldados del ejército federal. La amenaza de muerte por fusilamiento sirvió para amedrentar a aquellos que contemplaban abandonar las filas del ejército. Estos espectáculos de muerte fueron presenciados principalmente por los oficiales, suboficiales y soldados de cada cuartel o regimiento. Las normas disciplinarias, incluyendo las acciones penadas con pena de muerte, eran leídas por la mañana en los campamentos, junto con otras instrucciones relativas al uniforme, la postura y la respuesta de los soldados. Curiosamente, las ordenanzas militares que se utilizaron en este período fueron copias o extractos de las ordenanzas reales de Carlos III. Los ejércitos patrios, entre los que se encuentra el nuevo ejército de Rosas desde 1835, no se dieron un reglamento propio.