bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study on the Stresses Released in a Notched, Postensioned Concrete Beam
Authors: Mateu-Sánchez Juan A. , Giménez-Carbó Ester , Serna Pedro , Castro-Burguillo Carmen , Navarro-Gregori Juan , Martí-Vargas Jose R.
Published: February 2024

Structural prestressed concrete elements (SPCE) face uncertainties in accurately assessing the actual prestressing force. Over time, the initial prestressing force decreases due to several factors. Incorrect estimation of prestress losses can lead to design inefficiencies or structural issues. Monitoring the prestressing force can be achieved through instrumentation during casting, but existing SPCE lack such devices, necessitating indirect methods to determine prestressing force variations. This study focuses on analyzing stresses released in a notched post-tensioned concrete beam using the saw-cutting technique. Surface notches induce local decompression, allowing for strain measurements in the isolated concrete block. These measurements, considering uncertainties in initial prestress and material properties, are analyzed through backward calculations. The findings enhance understanding of saw-cutting and enable future applications to determine effective prestressing force in unmonitored SPCE. Further experimental studies are required to explore prestressing force consistency under monitored conditions. This research provides valuable insights into the potential of the saw-cutting technique as a non-destructive testing method for assessing prestressing force in unmonitored SPCE. Accurately determining the prestressing force is crucial for evaluating existing SPCE and ensuring their structural integrity. Keywords: prestressed concrete, beam, test, saw-cut, notch
Impactos da COVID-19 aos acadêmicos de Odontologia no Brasil
Authors: Eich Nathan Delfino , Gialain Ivan Onone , Bittencourt Alexandre Pena Corrêa , Volpato Luiz Evaristo Ricci
Published: February 2024

O presente estudo teve por objetivo analisar os efeitos da pandemia da COVID-19 sobre o rendimento e aproveitamento acadêmico dos estudantes de Odontologia no Brasil. O estudo transversal descritivo foi realizado por meio da aplicação de questionário usando o aplicativo Google Forms, compartilhado via redes sociais como WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook e endereços eletrônicos (e-mails) para 383 estudantes, número definido por cálculo amostral. Após a realização de estudo piloto, utilizou-se a técnica da "bola de neve virtual" para a coleta das respostas. Realizou-se análise descritiva e inferencial dos dados por meio de frequências e regressões logísticas multinominais com nível de significância de 5%. A maioria dos estudantes (72%) eram do sexo feminino, 81,5% oriundos de instituições privadas. Houve insatisfação tanto para com as aulas remotas (42,1% totalmente e 25,4% parcialmente) quanto para a formação acadêmica (44,1% totalmente e 25,6% parcialmente), relatou-se queda de rendimento em 70,7% dos estudantes e pensamento em abandonar os estudos (40,5% afirmam que sim e 10,2% relatam "talvez"). Região de residência e dispositivo utilizado para acompanhar as aulas influenciaram no pensamento em desistir dos estudos (p<0,05 e p=0,031 respectivamente), assim como o nível de conhecimento em informática influenciou no rendimento acadêmico durante a pandemia (p=0,009). Conclui-se que houve queda no rendimento acadêmico dos alunos durante a pandemia. O despreparo dos estudantes frente ao modelo remoto e as dificuldades relacionadas à aprendizagem demonstram que o Ensino Remoto Emergencial não foi suficiente para contemplar a gama de habilidades a serem desenvolvidas durante a formação.
Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Vascular Remodeling in Hypertension
Authors: Zeng Xinyi , Yang Yan
Published: February 2024

Hypertension, a common cardiovascular disease, is primarily characterized by vascular remodeling. Recent extensive research has led to significant progress in understanding its mechanisms. Traditionally, vascular remodeling has been described as a unidirectional process in which blood vessels undergo adaptive remodeling or maladaptive remodeling. Adaptive remodeling involves an increase in vessel diameter in response to increased blood flow, while maladaptive remodeling refers to the narrowing or thickening of blood vessels in response to pathological conditions. However, recent research has revealed that vascular remodeling is much more complex. It is now understood that vascular remodeling is a dynamic interplay between various cellular and molecular events. This interplay process involves different cell types, including endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells, and immune cells, as well as their interactions with the extracellular matrix. Through these interactions, blood vessels undergo intricate and dynamic changes in structure and function in response to various stimuli. Moreover, vascular remodeling involves various factors and mechanisms such as the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAS), oxidative stress, inflammation, the extracellular matrix (ECM), sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and mechanical stress that impact the arterial wall. These factors may lead to vascular and circulatory system diseases and are primary causes of long-term increases in systemic vascular resistance in hypertensive patients. Additionally, the presence of stem cells in adventitia, media, and intima of blood vessels plays a crucial role in vascular remodeling and disease development. In the future, research will focus on examining the underlying mechanisms contributing to hypertensive vascular remodeling to develop potential solutions for hypertension treatment. This review provides us with a fresh perspective on hypertension and vascular remodeling, undoubtedly sparking further research efforts aimed at uncovering more potent treatments and enhanced preventive and control measures for this disease.
A green divide? Climate policy support and its urban-rural geography in Europe
Authors: Tallent Théodore
Published: February 2024

Opposition to the green transition is often attributed to the direct costs of climate policies, with particularly vulnerable individuals perceived as more resistant. While recent studies suggest rural Europeans may be more adversely affected by these policies, their attitudes have largely been overlooked. This article investigates whether, and in which context, rural Europeans are indeed less supportive of climate policies. I propose that attitudes vary depending on the specific policy and its effects, both financial but also non-financial. Using survey data from nine European countries, and an additional analysis in France, I explore the urban-rural divide in attitudes towards a wide range of climate policies. Empirically, I find significant differences in support for policies with higher financial costs as well as those potentially generating other cultural or symbolic grievances. I hence argue that climate politics must account for the diverse geographic and contextual factors influencing policy attitudes.
Mapping a novel metric for Flash Flood Recovery using Interpretable Machine Learning
Authors: Kumar Anil , Saharia Manabendra , Kirstetter Pierre
Published: February 2024

Flash floods are one of the most devastating natural disasters, yet many aspects of their severity and impact are poorly understood. The recession limb is related to post-flood recovery and its impact on communities, yet it remains less documented than the rising limb of the hydrograph to predict the peak discharge and timing of floods. . This work introduces a new metric called the flash flood recovery or recoveriness, which is the potential for recovery of a watershed to pre-flood conditions. Using a comprehensive database of 78 years and supervised machine learning algorithms, flash flood recovery is mapped in the conterminous United States. A suite of geomorphological and climatological variables is used as predictors to provide probabilistic estimates of recoveriness. Slope index, river basin area and river length are found to be the most significant predictors to predict recoveriness. Several new localized hotspots were identified, such as the western slopes of the Appalachians consisting of Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia and the interlinked areas of western Montana and northern Idaho. This new metric can be useful for prioritizing relief and rehabilitation efforts as well as precautionary measures for disaster risk reduction.
Exposure to Language in Video and its Impact on Linguistic Development in Children Aged 3-11: A Scoping Review
Authors: Gowenlock Anna , Norbury Courtenay , Rodd Jennifer M
Published: February 2024

Early exposure to books can benefit language acquisition by expanding children’s linguistic experience and engaging them in a shared activity (Nation et al. 2022; Dowdall et al., 2020). Video media (including television) could potentially fulfil a similar role by exposing children to new linguistic phenomena in an engaging setting. However, while many studies have examined the impact of screen-time on cognitive development (for a review see Kostyrka-Allchorne et al., 2017), the findings relating specifically to language remain unclear. The aim of this review is to understand how encountering language content in video media might impact a variety of language skills in children aged 3-11. This review maps the methods and findings of 93 studies that met preregistered criteria with the goal of understanding which factors impact learning outcomes following video exposure. Results from observational (N=31) and experimental (N=62) studies reveal a divided literature in which video viewing is linked to short-term benefits for learning specific linguistic structures from high-quality video media, as well as having negative or null long-term associations with standardised language measures. Results highlight various methodological difficulties and limitations faced by experimental and observational approaches and reveal the importance of video quality and viewing context for language learning.
The Danish Goldsmiths Musical Sophistication Index: Validation in samples with different degrees of representativeness
Authors: Møller Cecilie , Hansen Niels Chr. , Vuust Peter , Müllensiefen Daniel
Published: February 2024

Convenience sampling is often used in music psychology research, leading to an overrepresentation of young participants with high socio-economic status, and potentially compromising the generalizability of empirical findings to the broader population. Fortunately, analysis techniques enable matching biased samples to known population characteristics, e.g., age, gender, and employment status. This study’s aim is twofold. First, we validate the Danish version of the Goldsmiths Musical Sophistication Index (Gold-MSI-da), a self-report inventory assessing various aspects of musical sophistication on continuous scales in the general population. Then, we demonstrate the use of stratification techniques and quantify the influence of sample composition by comparing results from analyses performed on our biased sample to similar analyses performed using stratified subsampling and poststratification weights to increase representativeness. The bifactor structure of the Gold-MSI-da was consistently replicated showing similar subscale percentiles in three sample variants. Psychometric benchmarks of internal consistency aligned with benchmarks from other language versions, and although model fits were weaker in the most representative sample, they were still acceptable. Interestingly, the sizes of the effect of self-reported musical training and expertise on musical listening abilities diminished with increasing sample representativeness, indicating potential overestimation when relying on non-representative samples. We conclude that the Gold-MSI-da is a valid tool for assessing musical sophistication in the Danish general population.
White ≠ European (American): Comment on APA’s Updated Inclusive Language Guide
Authors: Moffitt Ursula , Juang Linda P.
Published: February 2024

The American Psychological Association (APA) released the second edition of the Inclusive Language Guide in late 2023. One aspect of this guide that was not updated from the previous version was the recommendation for authors to use either “White” or “European [nationality]” when “writing about people of European ancestry.” In this comment, we argue that “white” and “European” or “European American,” for instance, are not terms that can or should be used interchangeably. Although most individuals racialized as white have European ancestry, it is generally not their ethnic heritage that is most impactful for their opportunities and experiences, but their perceived and ascribed inclusion in whiteness. Regardless of research topic, employing the term “European (American)” rather than “white” obscures whiteness and the concomitant role of systemic racism shaping the lives of all individuals, including those racialized as white. Moreover, using the terms “white” and “European (American)” interchangeably implies that only people racialized as white can be European, masking the history and current reality of millions of Europeans of Color. Labels that limit being European to those racialized as white perpetuate othering and uphold a hierarchy where being white is the only acceptable embodiment of being European. With racism on the rise in Europe, it is important for researchers to recognize the power in the language we use. We suggest that APA and scholars following APA style consider the implications of these terms and not use them interchangeably, as doing so reinforces inequity across the globe.
TAKSİM CUMHURİYET ANITI VE ANITTA HEYKELLERİ BULUNAN RUS GENERALLER
Authors: İNCE Eylül
Published: February 2024

Türkiye’de Cumhuriyetin ilan edilmesiyle beraber yeni kurulan Cumhuriyet rejimi ve Atatürk inkılapları halka sanat yolu ile ulaştırılmak istenmiştir. Türk Hükümeti, Milli Mücadele’nin sonunda kazanılan zaferi sanatın diğer kollarında olduğu gibi heykel ve anıt yapımıyla da sembolleştirmek ve halka sunmak için işe koyulmuştur. Bu dönemde Türkiye’nin çeşitli şehirlerinde Atatürk’ün anıt, büst ve heykellerinin yapılması için adımlar atılmıştır. İstanbul Taksim Meydanı’na bir Atatürk heykelinin dikilmesi kararlaştırıldıktan sonra ünlü sanatçı İtalyan Pietro Canonica Türkiye’ye gelmiştir. Başlangıçta sadece Atatürk heykeli olarak düşünülse de daha sonra büyük bir anıt olarak yapılmasına karar verilmiştir. Taksim Cumhuriyet Anıtı 8 Ağustos 1928 tarihinde büyük bir tören ve coşku ile açılmıştır. Anıtta yer alan heykel figürleri arasında Rus generallerinin de yer alması o dönemde Türk-Rus kültür ve sanat ilişkileri açısından önemli bir rol oynamaktadır.
Орнитонимдік паремиялардың этномәдени семантикасы
Authors: Жиренов C.А.
Published: February 2024

Этностың ұлттық болмысы мен менталитеті, дүниетанымы мен тұрмыс-салты тілде қалыптасқан орнитонимдік паремиялардың этномәдени сипатын лингвистикалық аспектіде қарастыру арқылы этнос дүниетанымын тануға болады. Орнитонимдік паремиялар этностың өткендегі өмірінен, ұлттық мәдениеті мен дүниетанымынан, адам мен құстар әлемі арасындағы рухани және материалдық жақындығына қатысты құнды тілдік-танымдық деректерді береді. Қазақ тіліндегі мақал-мәтелдердің бір саласы құстар туралы, яғни құстар әлеміне қатысты паремиялардан тұрады. Этностың тұрмыстық мәдениетіндегі құстар этноқауымдастық өкілдерімен рухани және материалдық жағынан өзара тығыз байланыста өмір сүреді. Құстар мен адамдар арасындағы байланыс этнос тіліндегі орнитонимдік паремиялардан анық көрінеді. Мақаланың зерттеу материалы ретінде орнитонимдік паремиялардағы этностың дүниетанымы, мәдениеті, тарихы, салт-дәстүрі, діни түсінігі, құстар әлеміне көзқарасы лингвистикалық аспектіде арнайы қарастырылған. Тілдегі орнитонимдік паремиялар этностың қоғамдағы тарихи, мәдени, рухани, әлеуметтік ерекшеліктерінің этномәдени айнасы іспеттес бірлік саналатындығы ғылыми теориялық және практикалық тұрғыдан зерделенген.
Ағылшын және қазақ тілдеріндегі антоним компонентті фразеологизмдер (салғастырмалы талдау)
Authors: Тукешова Н.М.
Published: February 2024

Зерттеу жұмысының өзектілігі қазіргі таңдағы фразеологияны зерттеуге деген ғалымдардың қызығушылығында болып отыр. Ағылшын және қазақ тілдері әр құрылымды тілдер болғандықтан, фразеологизмдердің жасалуында да әр тілдің өзіне тән ерекшеліктері болатыны анық. Сондықтан антоним компонентті фразеологизмдерге салғастырмалы талдау жүргізудегі мақсат екі тілдің ұқсастықтары мен айырмашылықтарын олардың сөз таптарына қатысын зерттеу барысында анықтау. Зерттеудің нысаны антоним компонентті фразеологизмдер болғандықтан, зерттеу барысында әртүрлі фразеологиялық сөздіктерден антоним компонентті фразеологизмдер іріктеп алынған. Сонымен қатар оларды келесі құрылымдық-грамматикалық топтарға бөліп қарастырған: субстантивті, адъективті, адвербиалды және етістікті антоним компонентті фразеологизмдер. Зерттеуде антоним компонентті фразеологизмдердің ұйытқы компоненттерінің морфологиялық көрінісі, фразеологизм құрамындағы компоненттердің синтаксистік байланыс түрлері талданған. Зерттеу нәтижесінде фразеологиялық сөздіктерден іріктелініп алынған фразеологизмдердің қай сөз таптарына жататыны, олардың екі тілде қай түрі өнімді, қай түрі өнімсіз екені анықталды. Фразеологизмдердің белгілі бір сөз таптарына қатысын анықтауда олардың тұтастай алғандағы беретін мағынасына сүйенген.
Linguocultural adaptation in TV series translation
Authors: Tukhtarova A.S. , Issakova S.S. , Alimbek G.R.
Published: February 2024

The article considers common challenges of translating culture-bound vocabulary in popular American TV series. The article is aimed to determine basic techniques of linguocultural adaptation in Russian translation of “Friends” TV series. Traditional comparative and statistical analysis methods are applied to examine culture-bound elements of the original text of the above-mentioned sitcom, and therefore, to identify adequate techniques of linguocultural adaptation in its Russian translation. Moreover, “Friends” TV series contains a huge number of phraseological units, puns and jokes adequately conveyed in its Russian translation, and therefore, keeping the target audience interested in the sitcom. Scientific novelty of the research is determined by the author’s attempt to compile some essential tips for linguocultural adaptation while translating TV series from English into Russian. Research findings have proved that achieving success in both linguistic and cultural adaption implies the translator’s ability to take into account the particular nature of both the form of the material presented and its perception by the target audience. Thus, the linguocultural adaptation whiletranslating TV series from English into Russian requires a translator to have a bicultural competence that involves background knowledge (linguistic and extralinguistic) about both the source and target cultures.
Сөйлемдегі ыңғайластық қатынасқа жаңаша көзқарас
Authors: Zhakupov Zh.A. , Амандыков О.М.
Published: February 2024

Қазақ тілінің синтаксистік құрылысын функционалдық тұрғыдан зерттеу әлі де қалыптаса қойған жоқ. Осындай зерттеуді қажет ететін синтаксистік қатынас — ыңғайластық қатынас. Ыңғайластық қатынасты функционалдық грамматиканың «мағынадан құралға» бағытын негізге алып қарастырғанда жаңа нәтижелерге қол жеткізуге болады. Нәтижесінде ыңғайластық қатынастың синтаксистегі парадигмаларын төрт деңгейден көруге болады: жай сөйлем, құрмалас сөйлем, күрделі синтаксистік тұтастық,мәтін. Ыңғайластық қатынастың сөйлемдегі негізгі межесі бірыңғай мүшелер екені даусыз. Қазақ тіл біліміне бірыңғай мүшелер біршама зерттелсе де, назарға алынбай келе жатқан мәселелер бар екенін байқауға болады. Сондай тілдік бірліктің бірі — ыңғайлас мүшелер. Мақалада ыңғайлас мүшенің сөйлемнің бірыңғай мүшелерінен айырмашылығы көрсетіліп, оның жасалу жолдары айтылған. Ыңғайлас мүшелердің құрамына талдау жасалған. Құрмалас сөйлем құрылымында ыңғайластық қатынас айқын байқалады. Алайда синтаксис мамандары құрмалас синтаксисіне байланысты «ыңғайластық» терминін салалас пен сабақтас құрмаластардың мағыналық түріне орай ғана қолданады. Ыңғайластықты қатынасқа функционалдық тұрғыдан қарағанда, бұл ұғымның «ыңғайлас салалас», «ыңғайлас сабақтас» деген құрмалас сөйлемдермен шектелмейтіні байқалады. Талғаулықты және кезектес салаластар ыңғайлас қатынас шеңберінде жатады. Оларды байланыстыратын жалғаулықтардың бірыңғай мүше жасайтынын ескерсек, салаластың бұл түрлері ыңғайластық қатынаста болатынын дәлелдей түседі. Осылайша, мақалада сөйлемдегі ыңғайластық қатынас жаңаша сипатталған.
Contratos públicos de permuta de bens imóveis, edificação a construir e os limites da contratação direta
Authors: Bockmann Moreira Egon , Conrado Caggiano Heloisa , Paula Rosolen de Oliveira Ana
Published: February 2024

A contratação direta em contratos públicos de permuta de imóveis é hipótese válida, haja vista que pode vir a se tratar de aquisição de bem que atende especificamente a interesse público definido pelo gestor. No entanto, a hipótese de contratação direta é inválida em contratos públicos de permuta por edificação a construir, na medida em que seu objeto não se esgota na aquisição de imóvel específico, mas contempla a realização de obra, o que viabiliza a competição e demanda prévia licitação. O artigo analisa a Instrução Normativa nº 03/2018-SPU e a jurisprudência do TCU.
Negative Shaping Order K in Set Shaping Theory: A Comprehensive Analysis
Authors: Biereagu Sochima
Published: February 2024

This paper explores an innovative aspect of the Set Shaping Theory, the use of a negative shaping order K. Traditionally, the theory utilizes a positive K to extend the length of data strings, enhancing their testability and compressibility. We propose a paradigm shift by employing a negative K, which shortens data strings and potentially improves compression efficiency. However, this approach sacrifices the local testability of the data, a cornerstone in traditional Set Shaping Theory. We examine the theoretical implications, practical benefits, and challenges of this new methodology.
Revisiting the Relation of Environmental Regulation and China’s OFDI
Authors: Xiao Deyun , Gao Luyao , Tang Jun
Published: February 2024

Since the reform and opening up, the rough-and-ready development model has brought about economic take-off, but it has also paid a huge price in terms of resources and environment. Under the double pressure of slowing economic growth and serious damage to the ecological environment, the intensity of China’s environmental regulations has been increasing, and in 2013, eight provinces and municipalities began to implement a pilot policy of carbon emissions trading. At the same time, the scale of China’s Outward Foreign Direct Investment (OFDI) has been increasing. Regarding the relationship between environmental regulation and OFDI, most scholars currently study it from the perspective of host-country environmental regulation, and fewer study home-country environmental regulation. Using provincial panel data for a total of 11 years from 2009 to 2019, this paper constructs a double-difference model based on the carbon emissions trading pilot policy in eight provinces and cities in China as a quasi-natural experiment and explores the relationship of home-country environmental regulation on China’s OFDI.
System Dynamics Modeling for Contactless Delivery Strategy of Medical Supplies
Authors: Li Liwei , Zheng Zhong , Mo Quanli , Ma Xiaofei
Published: February 2024

The contactless delivery of drugs under the novel coronavirus pneumonia epidemic has become one of the main research trends. In this paper, an optimization model of contactless distribution of drugs under the epidemic is constructed based on the system dynamics simulation, considering the medical prescriptions of spare drugs in the cabin and the workflow of contactless drug distribution by unmanned vehicles. Finally, the model and algorithm are validated by taking the drug delivery of Wuhan city mobile cabin hospital under the new coronavirus pneumonia epidemic as an example. By adjusting the parameters and continuously simulating and optimizing, we study the use of contactless technology in drug distribution in mobile cabin hospital, clarify the practical value of the technology, and analyze the distribution efficiency, distribution cost and inventory changes before and after its use. The results show that the model constructed in this paper takes into account the time delay caused by quarantine and disinfection in distribution, which can more realistically reflect the distribution scenarios and influencing factors in the hospital environment, reasonably plan the unmanned vehicle scheduling work, and maximize the benefits of the contactless drug distribution system.
Exploration and Application of Marine Magnetic Field Information Based on Ocean Measurement Technology
Authors: Li Muxuan
Published: February 2024

Marine surveying technology, as an important component of marine science and technology, plays a very important role in safeguarding marine rights, developing marine resources, warning marine disasters, protecting the marine environment, strengthening national defense construction, and seeking new development space. It is also an important symbol of a country’s comprehensive national strength. In recent years, China’s ocean measurement technology has made great development. On the basis of a brief introduction of the basic characteristics of Marine magnetic field, the application status of Marine magnetic field measurement technology in ocean engineering and military struggle is summarized, and combined with the current situation of technology development and the development trend of Marine magnetic field measurement is discussed. Keywords. Ocean magnetic field; Ocean magnetic field measurement; Ocean engineering; Military application. Research has shown that marine magnetic measurement technology belongs to weak magnetic field detection technology. The task of marine magnetic measurement is to obtain the distribution and variation characteristics of the geomagnetic field in the ocean region through various means, providing basic data support for further research, interpretation, and application of marine magnetic information.
Research on Arena Simulation Application for Parcel Pickup Queuing System
Authors: Deng Xudong , Wu Yajun , Wang Yong , Lu Qian
Published: February 2024

With the continuous improvement of people’s living standards, especially under the influence of shopping festivals such as “618”, “Double 11,” and “Double 12”, the competition in the express delivery industry is becoming increasingly fierce. Since there is no express cabinet in many areas, it is necessary to go to the express station to pick up the parcel in person. Therefore, pick-up efficiency affects the customer’s satisfaction with the express station. To improve customer satisfaction, we must first improve the efficiency of pick-up. Many express companies now adopt a combination of self-service and manual methods to solve the problem of too long waiting times in picking up parcels. However, it is still inevitable that there will be too long waiting times in shopping festivals due to the explosion of express delivery. In order to improve the pick-up efficiency, this paper uses Arena to establish a simulation model to simulate the pick-up waiting situation and allocate the number of self-service pick-up machines and manual services to solve the problem of excessively long waiting times during pick-up.
Inverse Method to Study the Effects of Factors of the Curve on Traffic Flow
Authors: Wei Lanxiang , Liang Yujuan
Published: February 2024

The curve is a very typical traffic bottleneck. When turning, the vehicle must slow down, otherwise they will likely fly to the outside of the corner due to inertia. The objective practice shows that the bigger the bend curvature is, the slower the speed permitted is when vehicle turning. Therefore, based on the classical NaSch traffic flow model, setting up a cellular automaton model including a corner on the condition of open boundary, and if the bend curvature and the maximum speed of vehicle permitted on the curve is inversely proportional, we can separately study the effects of the curvature and the arc length of the curve on traffic flow. The results of research show that the influence of the bend curvature on traffic flow is greater than that of the arc length, which is quite similar to the results obtained by other research methods. Thus, we can think that in a certain range of error, this method is desirable.
Logical Path and Implementation Effect of Ideological and Ethical Curriculum with Different Courses with the Same Value Mode
Authors: Lv Kaibo , Yue Wei , Yang Wenting , Chen Zhuo
Published: February 2024

There are both differences and commonalities between the construction logic of ideological and ethical courses in colleges and universities and the mode of “different courses with the same education” in implementing the reform. “Different courses, Same education” is a lesson preparation activity for the same course and subject through the “four in one” links of expert guidance, teaching demonstration, free seminar and expert Q&A. The four Characteristics of Marxist Community Thought, the implementation of the fundamental task of moral education and the superiority of other models of lesson preparation are the theoretical logic, practical logic and comparative logic of this model. Respect each other’s similarities and differences, seek common ground while reserving differences, pay attention to the unification of value orientation, the unification of methodology education, the unification of independence and openness between courses, and effectively form a collaborative education mechanism.
Blended Teaching Research Under 1 + X Certificate System – Take Big Data Financial Analysis as an Example
Authors: Wang Yiming , Yi Luxia
Published: February 2024

A new round of scientific and technological revolution is booming, and new technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, and block-chain promote comprehensive innovation in the economy and society. The digitization process in various industries and fields is accelerating, and the accounting industry is also deeply affected. The cultivation of intelligent compound accounting talents is imminent, and universities play a vital role in talent training. Based on the application-oriented undergraduate colleges and universities, based on the era of digital economy, the 1+X certificate system and the background of school-enterprise cooperation, this study takes the mixed teaching of big data financial analysis based on the DEEP platform as an example to explore the transformation from traditional accounting talents to intelligent compound accounting talents. The new path of training promotes the integration of production and education, and provides reference for the training program, curriculum, and teaching of accounting talents in colleges and universities.
Survey and Reflection on the Current Situation of Chinese Farmers’ Education and Training in the Context of Rural Revitalization
Authors: Zhang Lingyun , Gao Hongmei
Published: February 2024

Farmers are the foundation for the modernization and development of agriculture and the countryside, and they are the backbone of the implementation of the rural revitalization strategy. Seriously doing a good job of training farmers and building a high-quality rural human resources team can lay a solid foundation for the implementation of the rural revitalization strategy and ensure that poverty eradication and the rural revitalization strategy are effectively linked. Therefore, in the new period, we should focus on the goal of rural human resources development, accelerate the adjustment and optimization of human resources structure, effectively improve the overall quality of agricultural and rural professionals, and ensure that the trained talents can master the work methods and management methods, so as to promote the implementation of the rural revitalization strategy more effectively, and to improve the economic income of farmers. Through the examination of the actual situation of rural education and training, this paper has a broader and deeper understanding of the problem of farmers’ education and training in China and puts forward relevant measures and solutions.
The Influence of Educational Expectations on Academic Performance and Education Expenditures: A Mediation Analysis
Authors: Zuo Jing , Su Lin , Huang Tongyao
Published: February 2024

Scholars have shown interest in education expectations, education expenditures, and academic achievement. However, there is limited research investigating how parents’ educational expectations influence their children’s academic performance through the mediating role of educational expenditures. Based on the 2020 China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) data, this study employs logistic regression analysis, path analysis, and mediation analysis to uncover the following findings: parents’ educational expectations positively impact both objective and subjective academic performance of children; education expenditures positively influence objective academic performance but negatively influence subjective academic performance; education expenditures play a partial mediating role in the relationship between educational expectations and academic performance.
Course Questionnaire Design and Teaching Reform Based on CDIO Concept – Taking Management Accounting as an Example
Authors: Wang Yiming , Yi Luxia
Published: February 2024

In the course of management accounting, the active application of innovative education concept is helpful to cultivate students’ good professional ability and core literacy. This paper introduces the CDIO teaching concept to reconstruct the teaching process of management accounting course, from goal setting to three-level ability outline design, and designs a questionnaire for the implementation effect of teaching reform. According to the feedback data, the results are analyzed, and the teaching optimization countermeasures of management accounting course are put forward, hoping to take this opportunity to improve the teaching level of the course and the core literacy of students’ management accounting professional skills, and provide reference for other course teaching reforms.
Identification of Hub genes with prognostic values in colorectal cancer by integrated bioinformatics analysis
Authors: Li Shan , Li Ting , Shi Yan-Qing , Xu Bin-Jie , Deng Yu-Yong , Sun Xu-Guang
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND:

Our study aimed to investigate the Hub genes and their prognostic value in colorectal cancer (CRC) via bioinformatics analysis.

METHODS:

The data set of colorectal cancer was downloaded from the GEO database (GSE21510, GSE110224 and GSE74602) for differential expression analysis using the GEO2R tool. Hub genes were screened by protein-protein interaction (PPI) comprehensive analysis. GEPIA was used to verify the expression of Hub genes and evaluate its prognostic value. The protein expression of Hub gene in CRC was analyzed using the Human Protein Atlas database. The cBioPortal was used to analyze the type and frequency of Hub gene mutations, and the effects of mutation on the patients’ prognosis. The TIMER database was used to study the correlation between Hub genes and immune infiltration in CRC. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) was used to explore the biological function and signal pathway of the Hub genes and corresponding co-expressed genes.

RESULTS:

We identified 346 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), including 117 upregulated and 229 downregulated. Four Hub genes (AURKA, CCNB1, EXO1 and CCNA2) were selected by survival analysis and differential expression validation. The protein and mRNA expression levels of AURKA, CCNB1, EXO1 and CCNA2 were higher in CRC tissues than in adjacent tissues. There were varying degrees of immune cell infiltration and gene mutation of Hub genes, especially B cells and CD8[Formula: see text] T cells. The results of GSEA showed that Hub genes and their co-expressed genes mainly participated in chromosome segregation, DNA replication, translational elongation and cell cycle.

CONCLUSION:

Overexpression of AURKA, CCNB1, CCNA2 and EXO1 had a better prognosis for CRC and this effect was correlation with gene mutation and infiltration of immune cells.
In search of a consensual definition of organizational spirituality: A systematic literature review and validation with managers
Authors: Lahmar Hakim , Chaouki Farid , Rodhain Florence
Published: February 2024

Background

The concept of spirituality is gaining popularity in the business world. However, its definition remains a topic of debate within the scientific community due to variations in scope and dimensions depending on the approach used.

Objective

This paper aims to identify the fundamental properties necessary for comprehending Organizational Spirituality (OS). The primary objective is to propose a consensual definition of OS.

Methods

We conducted a systematic literature review to identify prior approaches that have touched upon the concept of OS. Subsequently, we performed a combinatorial analysis to identify varied levels of comprehension of spirituality in the workplace, and to provide an additional interpretation to the definition of OS by corroborating it with the perspectives of managers.

Results

We have identified two levels of spirituality in organizational contexts: the individual level and the organizational level. We thereafter suggested a consensual definition of OS which was confirmed by professionals’ testimonies.

Conclusions

Research on the subject of OS is constrained by the insufficient conceptual development and divergent interpretations in current literature. Objective facts indicate that organizations cannot attain transcendence; however, their spirituality manifests in their vision, goals, and values.
Safety, health and comfort in the workplace: An innovative framework to support implementation of ergonomic interventions
Authors: Boatca Maria-Elena , Draghici Anca , Irimie Sabin Ioan , Gajsek Brigita
Published: February 2024

Background

In the current post-pandemic context, the main characteristics of workplaces have changed radically. Among the most prominent aspects of the post-pandemic workplace are hybrid arrangements, wide-spread remote work as the main work arrangement and increasing automation and robotization. These changes pose major concerns in terms of workplace wellness and occupational health and safety, primarily due to emerging or insufficiently analyzed risks in the workplace.

Objective

Especially in the post-pandemic world, where emerging risks in the workplace add to the pre-existing organizational challenges, the key to preventive and proactive organizational behavior is integration of ergonomics in current work environments, irrespective of the type of work arrangement (remote, in office, manufacturing plants, etc.). Starting from this idea, the authors aimed to create an intervention model and to support the decision-making process to ensure successful implementation of ergonomic interventions.

Methods

The article presents a new perspective on workplace risk management and enhancement of workplace wellbeing based on a framework that encompasses workplace risk assessment, proposal of ergonomic interventions, and the managerial and financial evaluation of the proposed interventions.

Results

A key contribution to the literature in the field is represented by case studies on two companies, where cost-benefit analysis (CBA) was performed to assess validity of the proposed framework.

Conclusions

The paper is a valuable contribution to the literature in the field of ergonomic interventions due to the innovative approach proposed by the authors. Innovation through combination is the key to a framework that addresses the real need of practitioners aiming to improve working conditions and ensure work-life balance across industries.
A scoping review of pre-employment transition services for transition aged youth with disabilities
Authors: Rooney-Kron Magen , Malouf Emily T. , Brenner Hannah R. , Taylor Josh , Whittenburg Holly , Carlson Sarah , Avellone Lauren
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND: The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (2014) requires state vocational rehabilitation agencies to dedicate 15% of their budget to providing pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS) to transition aged youth (TAY) with disabilities. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to summarize the peer-reviewed, empirical literature focused on Pre-ETS for TAY with disabilities. METHOD: An initial search was completed on October 24th, 2023. A second search was conducted on January 1, 2024 to determine whether any additional publications that met inclusion criteria were published. We used scoping review methods to review, summarize, and identify gaps within the existing literature about Pre-ETS for TAY with disabilities. We identified study characteristics and main areas of foci for each study. RESULTS: A total of 26 peer-reviewed articles published in the United States between 2017–2023 focused on Pre-ETS for TAY with disabilities. Articles focused on (a) participants’ perceptions of Pre-ETS, (b) program and TAY outcomes, and (c) policy analyses. CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that Pre-ETS are a promising set of practices to increase the postschool outcomes of TAY with disabilities. Implications for practice, research, and policy are discussed.
Rehabilitation and functional outcomes for thoraco-omphalo-ischiopagus conjoined twins five years after separation: A case report
Authors: Sheng Dana L. , Arsenault Shawna , Wadekamper Michael , Smith Eric
Published: February 2024

Conjoined twins are identical twins joined in utero and are a rare phenomenon. This report discusses a case of female thoraco-omphalo-ischiopagus tripus conjoined twins. The twins were separated at age two, and once medically stable, spent one month in inpatient rehabilitation to improve their sitting balance and gross motor skills. This was followed by outpatient physical therapy. The twins initially had customized ZipZac seats, which they were able to wheel independently. After six months of therapy, the girls began walking with posterior walkers and prostheses. The hemipelvectomy prosthesis included a customized thoracolumbosacral orthosis component and was directly attached to a non-articulated pylon. A manual-locking hip joint was added to accommodate sitting. An articulated ankle-foot orthosis was used for the intact leg. Care of formerly conjoined twins requires comprehensive care from a multidisciplinary team involving, but not limited to, a physiatrist, orthopaedic surgeon, physical therapist, and orthotist/prosthetist. Complex congenital limb deficiencies are often a major undertaking for the rehabilitation team as continuous treatment and management are needed throughout the patient’s lifetime due to growth, development, and evolving physical demands. Anatomic variations must be examined on a case-by-case basis but often include limb deficiencies, orthopedic abnormalities, and organ comorbidities.
Building trust and facilitating use of data
Authors: Perucci Francesca , Swanson Eric
Published: February 2024

Multiple crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and increased frequency and intensity of disasters related to climate change, have demonstrated the critical importance of timely and open access to trusted data. Open data principles and practices that facilitate data access and use, relevance to policy needs, and increase the impact and value of data are central to building trust in data. The paper outlines four trends that present opportunities for expanding adoption and use of open data principles and practices and building data trust: the modernization of data governance; increased attention to the role of citizens in building trust and increasing the relevance of data and citizens’ contribution to data throughout the data value chain; the adoption of open data principles; and the work of watchdog organizations monitoring the progress of countries and agencies and identifying areas of data governance that still need attention.
Protocol for identifying and characterising critical physical tasks in the military: Development and validation
Authors: Tseli Elena , Monnier Andreas , LoMartire Riccardo , Vixner Linda , Äng Björn , Bohman Tony
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND: When establishing Physical Employment Standards, validity is dependent on the correct identification and characterisation of critical job tasks. OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate a standardised protocol for the identification, characterisation, and documentation of critical physical job tasks in military occupational specialities in the Swedish Armed Forces (SwAF), and propose a definition of critical physical job tasks for use in the SwAF. METHODS: A protocol was drafted with three content domains, including a preliminary definition. Protocol content validity was iteratively assessed in two consecutive stages where ten subject experts rated relevance and simplicity. A consensus panel revised the protocol after each stage. Content validity index (CVI) was calculated as item-CVI (I-CVI) per each feature and as scale average (S-CVI/Ave) per content domain. Acceptable content validity thresholds were 0.78 and 0.90, respectively. RESULTS: The validated protocol consisted of 35 items with an I-CVI≥0.90 and≥0.80 for relevance and simplicity, respectively. The S-CVI/Ave was 0.97 for relevance and 0.98 for simplicity. The protocol was language reviewed, reorganised for easy use, and approved by the consensus panel. The final protocol includes: background and aim of the protocol, the accepted generic and critical physical job task definitions, protocol instructions, subject expert-qualifications, job task source and characteristics. CONCLUSION: A standardised protocol for identification and characterisation of critical job tasks in SwAF military occupational specialties was developed. The protocol content was rated relevant and simple by experts and will be of importance in future work establishing physical requirements in the SwAF.
Patterns of Social Dynamics Surrounding Suicide Notes on Facebook Platforms: A Netnographic Approach
Authors: Oguntayo Rotimi , Noibi Tajudeen
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND: Suicide is a global public health concern with multifaceted risk factors, necessitating exploration through qualitative methodologies. Meanwhile, studies have shown that netnography offers a promising avenue for understanding suicide-related discourse on social media platforms like Facebook.

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to address the gap in literature by examining suicide-related discourse on Facebook through a netnographic approach, focusing on emotional vulnerability, communication of pain and need, and the role of online communities.

METHODS: Using content analysis of two case studies, this study explores themes emerging from suicide notes shared on Facebook. Participants were observed within relevant Facebook groups, and data were collected through direct participation, archival data, and field notes. Ethical considerations were prioritized, including informed consent and anonymity.

RESULTS: The analysis revealed themes of emotional vulnerability among respondents, expressions of suffering and necessity, and the significance of supportive responses within Facebook platform online communities. The results highlighted the importance of targeted social network support systems and the role of empathy via Facebook online platforms in suicide prevention and the alleviation of grief among the families of the affected persons.

CONCLUSION: The findings underscore the need for targeted e-intervention programs and the fostering of supportive online communities. Methodological reflections emphasize the value of netnography in understanding suicide-related discourse on social media platforms and informing future research and interventions in this critical area.