bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
In Silico Analyses, Experimental Verification and Application in DNA Vaccines of Ebolavirus GP-Derived pan-MHC-II-Restricted Epitopes
Authors: Zhang Junqi , Sun Baozeng , Shen Wenyang , Wang Zhenjie , Liu Yang , Sun Yubo , Zhang Jiaxing , Liu Ruibo , Wang Yongkai , Bai Tianyuan , Ma Zilu , Luo Cheng , Qiao Xupeng , Zhang Xiyang , Yang Shuya , Sun Yuanjie , Jiang Dongbo , Yang Kun
Published: October 2023

(1) Background and Purpose: Ebola virus (EBOV) is the causative agent of Ebola virus disease (EVD), which causes extremely high mortality and widespread epidemics. The only glycoprotein (GP) on the surface of EBOV particles is the key to mediating viral invasion into host cells. DNA vaccines for EBOV are in development, but their effectiveness is unclear. The lack of immune characteristics resides in antigenic MHC class II reactivity. (2) Methods: We selected MHC-II molecules from four human leukocyte antigen II (HLA-II) superfamilies with 98% population coverage and eight mouse H2-I alleles. IEDB, NetMHCIIpan, SYFPEITHI, and Rankpep were used to screen MHC-II-restricted epitopes with high affinity for EBOV GP. Further immunogenicity and conservation analyses were performed using VaxiJen and BLASTp, respectively. EpiDock was used to simulate molecular docking. Cluster analysis and binding affinity analysis of EBOV GP epitopes and selected MHC-II molecules were performed using data from NetMHCIIpan. The selective GP epitopes were verified by the enzyme-linked immunospot (ELISpot) assay using splenocytes of BALB/c (H2d), C3H, and C57 mice after DNA vaccine pVAX-GPEBO immunization. Subsequently, BALB/c mice were immunized with Protein-GPEBO, plasmid pVAX-GPEBO, and pVAX-LAMP/GPEBO, which encoded EBOV GP. The dominant epitopes of BALB/c (H-2-I-AdEd genotype) mice were verified by the enzyme-linked immunospot (ELISpot) assay. It is also used to evaluate and explore the advantages of pVAX-LAMP/GPEBO and the reasons behind them. (3) Results: Thirty-one HLA-II-restricted and 68 H2-I-restricted selective epitopes were confirmed to have high affinity, immunogenicity, and conservation. Nineteen selective epitopes have cross-species reactivity with good performance in MHC-II molecular docking. The ELISpot results showed that pVAX-GPEBO could induce a cellular immune response to the synthesized selective peptides. The better immunoprotection of the DNA vaccines pVAX-LAMP/GPEBO coincides with the enhancement of the MHC class II response. (4) Conclusions: Promising MHC-II-restricted candidate epitopes of EBOV GP were identified in humans and mice, which is of great significance for the development and evaluation of Ebola vaccines.
Estimating Water Transparency Using Sentinel-2 Images in a Shallow Hypertrophic Lagoon (The Albufera of Valencia, Spain)
Authors: Molner Juan V. , Soria Juan M. , Pérez-González Rebeca , Sòria-Perpinyà Xavier
Published: October 2023

Water transparency, a crucial environmental indicator, was assessed during fieldwork via Secchi disk depth (ZSD) measurements. Three optical models (R490/R560, R490/R705, and R560/R705) were explored to establish a robust algorithm for ZSD estimation. Through extensive field sampling and laboratory analyses, weekly data spanning 2018 to 2023 were collected, including water transparency, temperature, conductivity, and chlorophyll-a concentration. Remote sensing imagery from the Sentinel-2 mission was employed, and the images were processed using SNAP 9.0 software. The R560/R705 index, suitable for turbid lakes, proved to be the most optimal, with an R2 of 0.6149 in calibration and 0.916 during validation. In contrast, the R490/R705 and R490/R560 indices obtained R2 values of 0.2805 and 0.0043 respectively. The algorithm calibrated in the present study improved the pre-existing algorithm, with an NRMSE of 17.8% versus 20.7% of the previous one for estimating the Secchi disk depth in the Albufera de Valencia, highlighting the importance of developing specific algorithms for specific water body characteristics. The study contributes to improved water quality assessment and resource management, underscoring the value of remote sensing in environmental research.
Effects of Reclaimed Water Irrigation on Grain Quality and Endogenous Estrogen Concentrations of Winter Wheat
Authors: Chen Yu , Liu Honglu , Lu Taotao , Li Yan , Zheng Zhenhao , Wang Yitong
Published: October 2023

Reclaimed water irrigation can effectively alleviate the shortage of water resources in arid and semi-arid areas; however, reclaimed water contains organic pollutants that may enter the agricultural production environment through irrigation, such as endogenous estrogens, so people have always paid attention to the safety of reclaimed water irrigation. In this paper, we studied the effects of reclaimed water irrigation, groundwater irrigation, and alternating irrigation of the two water sources on grain quality, as well as endogenous estrogen concentrations of winter wheat and topsoil in the North China Plain during 2015–2016. The results show that the concentrations of crude protein, total soluble sugar, crude ash, crude starch, and reduction-type vitamin C (reduction-type VC) in the winter wheat grains were 12.5–16.4%, 0.85–2.15%, 1.85–3.28%, 61.5–75.0%, and 4.9–16.0 mg/kg, respectively. There were no significant differences in these quality indexes among the irrigation treatments (p > 0.05). The concentrations of endogenous estrogen in the surface soil and winter wheat grain under all irrigation treatments were 0.34–4.01 μg/kg and below the limits of detection (ND)–3.71 μg/kg, respectively. There were no significant differences in the concentrations of endogenous estrogen in the soil and wheat grain among the different irrigation treatments (p > 0.05). The bioconcentration factor (BCF) of the endogenous estrogen in the soil–winter wheat system was 0.08–1.90, and there was no significant difference in the BCF among the irrigation treatments (p > 0.05). Compared with groundwater irrigation, reclaimed water irrigation did not significantly affect endogenous estrogen concentrations in the soil and winter wheat, as well as the bioconcentration factors.
The Impact of Aquaculture Cooperation Organization Support on Fish Farmers’ Selected Good Aquaculture Practices: Based on a Survey Data of 586 Fish Farmers in China
Authors: Yan Wei , Chai Panfeng , Zhong Changbiao
Published: October 2023

This study delves into the significance of integrating small-scale aquaculturists. Through a unique linkage mechanism established between aquaculture cooperative societies and these small-scale practitioners, characterized by mutual risk-bearing and benefit-sharing, there is not only an incentive for the adoption of advanced aquaculture techniques but also an enhancement of the overall quality and safety standards of aquatic produce. Utilizing the ordered probit model, the research sheds light on the profound influence of organizational support in guiding the selection of optimal aquaculture practices. Organizational support is bifurcated into two primary dimensions: emotional support and instrumental support. The empirical results indicate that the dual facets of support provided by aquaculture cooperatives significantly bolster the propensity of aquaculturists to adopt best practices. Specifically, for each unit increase in organizational support, there are marked rises of 12.3%, 17.3%, 18.3%, and 17% in activities including seedling inspection, procurement of quality feed, management of fish diseases, and external fish inspection, respectively. Crucially, the effect of instrumental support surpasses that of emotional backing, positioning it as a more dominant factor in guiding aquaculturists toward embracing optimal practices.
THE METHODOLOGY OF USE OF OPEN SCIENCE BY TEACHERS OF NATURAL AND MATHEMATICAL SUBJECTS OF THE UKRAINIAN SCHOOL
Authors: Lytvynova Svitlana
Published: October 2023

The statement of basic materials. Examples of open science environments are considered in the following areas: platforms for placing and searching for data, scientific publications with substantiation of scientific results, platforms that include drawings, data sets, images and videos, platforms with tools for collecting data, search engines and educational platforms on topics that being investigated. The directions of using open science by teachers of institutions of general secondary education are substantiated; forms, methods and approaches to teaching teachers to use open science environments. Examples of the use of open science approaches by teachers in the lessons of physics and mathematics are given.
Talar y exportar. La depredación del palo de tinte en la península de Yucatán, 1845-1917
Authors: Campos García Melchor , Leyva Morales Carlos
Published: October 2023

El presente artículo analiza la demanda europea y norteamericana de palo de tinte (Haematoxylun campechianum) durante la Primera Globalización (1870-1914), identifica a sus principales proveedores y compara la magnitud y la tendencia de la oferta mexicana a lo largo de ese mismo periodo. En ese contexto, considerando la importancia de las exportaciones de palo de tinte de Yucatán durante la Colonia, el objetivo central del artículo consiste en analizar y trazar la tendencia de las exportaciones de la Península de Yucatán hacia los principales mercados extranjeros en el contexto del auge exportador del henequén. Asimismo, estima el impacto del comercio del tinte en la depredación forestal de la Península. La investigación utilizó series históricas de distintas fuentes extranjeras, nacionales y locales para el análisis estadístico y de las tendencias de las exportaciones, así como también, el manejo de los registros e informes históricos posibilitaron estimar el impacto de la actividad humana en los bosques tintóreos.
Entraves logísticos no Polo Industrial de Manaus e os modais de transporte no processo de distribuição de cargas
Authors: Dias Bruce Ramos , Monteiro Carlos Alberto
Published: October 2023

A integração da economia mundial se deve, em grande medida, à abertura econômica, que traz consigo o crescimento das exportações e importações. Assistimos a um processo de revolução comercial em que os países mais competitivos serão os que dirigem as rédeas do comércio internacional no mundo. Uma rede de infraestrutura de transporte bem desenvolvida é um pré-requisito para o acesso a atividades e serviços econômicos globais. Meios de transporte eficazes, incluindo estradas, ferrovias, portos e transporte aéreo de qualidade, permitem que os empresários levem seus bens e serviços aos mercados com segurança e pontualidade, facilitando o movimento de trabalhadores para melhores empregos. Neste contexto, o objetivo deste trabalho é analisar os obstáculos na utilização dos modais de transporte para aquisição e movimentação de cargas encaminhadas para o PIM. Para isso, utiliza-se como ferramenta metodológica a revisão de literatura, que permite uma análise multidimensional e multivariada. Os resultados mostram que a competitividade no transporte é determinada pelas distâncias e custos do mesmo, qualidade dos serviços de transporte, prazos de execução, rodovias, portos, ferrovias e aeroportos.
Pengukuran Beban Kerja Fisik Menggunakan Cardiovascular Load dan Evaluasi Postur Kerja untuk Mengurangi Keluhan Muskuloskeletal
Authors: Putra Anak Agung Gede Dharma , Sekarjati* Kartinasari Ayuhikmatin , Simanjuntak Risma Adelina
Published: October 2023

CV Dwi Jasa Logam is a company engaged in metal casting. This company places employees in jobs that are heavy on physical exertion in the production process, causing employees to get a high workload. In addition, many employees are elderly, causing them to feel tired more quickly. Employees who are placed on the job, need a longer rest time. When working, employees do not pay attention to work posture while working, so that poor work posture can cause musculoskeletal disorders. The purpose of this study was to analyze the physical workload of employees, analyze musculoskeletal disorders in employees and evaluate employees' poor work posture. The methods used are Cardiovascular Load (CVL), Nordic Body Map (NBM), Ovako Work Analysis System (OWAS). The CVL method is used to calculate physical workload, the NBM questionnaire is used to measure musculoskeletal disorders and identify musculoskeletal disorders and the OWAS method is a method used to assess body posture when working, which is related to body parts such as the back, arms, legs and heavy loads. Based on the results of data processing using the CVL method, there are 20 employees who have a moderate workload level and 10 employees who have a low workload level. Data processing using the NBM questionnaire shows that 8 employees have the highest score in the high risk category, while 22 employee’s other employees have moderate risk categories and data processing using the OWAS method for 8 employees gets category 2 and 3 results, namely improvements need to be made.
New Species, Combinations, and Typifications in Neotropical Malpighiaceae
Authors: Pool Amy
Published: October 2023

Preparing the Malpighiaceae treatment for an upcoming volume of the Flora Mesoamericana has revealed a number of new species, new combinations, and typifications of taxa from different genera of Neotropical Malpighiaceae requiring publication. Nine new species are proposed in this paper from the Mesoamerica flora area: three Bunchosia Kunth (B. bifurcata A. Pool, B. chiapensis A. Pool, and B. heterotricha A. Pool), one Carolus W. R. Anderson (C. yucatanensis A. Pool), one Glicophyllum R. F. Almeida (G. mortonianum A. Pool), two Malpighia L. (M. inclinata A. Pool and M. verrucifolia A. Pool), one Psychopterys W. R. Anderson & S. Corso (P. nicaraguensis A. Pool), and one Tetrapterys Cav. (T. argyrophylla A. Pool). A lectotype and epitype are selected for Malpighia polystachia Andrews [≡ Bunchosia polystachia (Andrews) DC.], lectotypes for Heteropterys beecheyana A. Juss. var. beecheyana f. glabriuscula Nied. [= Heteropterys brachiata (L.) DC.] and Tritomopterys albida (Schltdl. & Cham.) Nied. var. subtomentosa Nied. [≡ Gaudichaudia albida Schltdl. & Cham. var. subtomentosa (Nied.) Nied.], and a neotype for Gaudichaudia chamorrii Ram. Goyena [= G. albida var. albida]. Three generic transfers are proposed: Bunchosia squarrosa Griseb. [≡ Tetrapterys squarrosa (Griseb.) Griseb.] to Glicophyllum as G. squarrosum (Griseb.) A. Pool, Banisteria sanguinea Rusby to Heteropterys Kunth as H. sanguinea (Rusby) A. Pool, and Mascagnia macrobracteata Lundell to Tetrapterys, as T. macrobracteata (Lundell) A. Pool. Finally, one combination is made to elevate Heteropterys laurifolia (L.) A. Juss. var. brevibracteolata Cuatrec. & Croat to the rank of species as H. brevibracteolata (Cuatrec. & Croat) A. Pool.
Soft Skills Demand and Supply Through the Lens of Higher Education Students
Authors: Aghaee Naghmeh , Karunaratne Thashmee
Published: October 2023

Soft skills are becoming equally crucial as hard skills in today's labour market. In contrast to hard skills which are teachable typically through formal education, soft skills are non-technical and interpersonal, allowing individuals to be able to find and succeed in their studies, jobs, and professional life. Despite the increasing emphasis on soft skills, many university students are either unaware of or neglect enhancing them. Soft skills deficiency among university students has become a significant concern for employers, educators, and policymakers, as it negatively affects students' academic performance and future employment prospects. The purpose of this study is to investigate students’ perceptions of the demand for soft skills and the possibility and availability of learning opportunities. The expected outcomes intend to provide insights about awareness of soft skills among students and pathways to reduce the soft skills gap through training provisions in higher education settings. Furthermore, it aims to find out how the young generation (mainly Generation Z) would perceive digitalisation and specifically gamification as a solution to facilitate soft skills training. This is a mixed method study, in which, an open survey was the data collection media. The survey was conducted during the spring semester of 2023 and analysed using visualisation and summarisation methods. Based on the outcome of 66 master’s and bachelor's students attending the digitalisation courses in two classes in Sweden, over 50% of the students perceived a lack of soft skills in their curricula. They were also positive toward the use of gamification as an effective digital strategy, recognising it as a powerful tool to facilitate training and developing soft skills as a part of formal learning in higher education. As a suggested approach, gamifying soft skills training potentially creates simulations that mimic real-world situations to allow students to practice and develop their soft skills in a safe and low-stakes training environment. This facilitates training soft skills for better communication and collaboration during their academic journey and after their graduation and to prepare students for successful careers.
Characteristics promoted in order to develop student's critical thinking disposition in online discussions during a fully online course
Authors: Nakayama Minoru , Kikuchi Satoru , Yamamoto Hiroh
Published: October 2023

Online discussion boards were organised to develop the critical thinking disposition of students and their attitude toward disaster mitigation during a fully online course. In order to promote participation in the discussions, an incentive was provided to all discussants. Assessment of the effectiveness of the lecturer’s invitation to join the discussion was conducted to extract which participants posted once, and the learning activity and characteristics of these students was evaluated. In the results, the levels of participation in online discussions affected some factor scores for personality and learning performance.  Also, the causal relationships of the development of literacy of critical thinking disposition were analysed, and the factor of participation level in online discussions was examined.
Asynchronous e-learning: A collaborative, process-based solution for design and development challenges
Authors: Thoradeniya Dilini Lakma , Ranasinghe Malik , Nanayakkara Vishaka , Karunarathne Buddhika , Ranasinghe Eshana , Jayathilaka Gaindu Saranga , Gunawardena Niranjan
Published: October 2023

This paper presents a case study of an asynchronous online learning program, ‘Project Management Skills’, benchmarked to the Exam Content Outline (ECO) that was released in October 2022 for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) qualification of the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA. It investigates how the design and development processes have incorporated contemporary research findings and practices in online course design and development. Key challenges of the program include supporting resource persons with traditional, face-to-face teaching experiences to effectively deliver content in online asynchronous mode, as well as producing content in the English language in a manner that can be easily digested by students who are not native English speakers. The study presents an analysis of data gathered from key informant interviews with Content Developers, as well as project documentation such as meeting minutes and reviewer comments. The findings indicate that the multiple review model employed in the design and development process complements best practices in asynchronous online education and enables a high level of collaboration which reduces the burden on the Content Developer to take on multiple roles. Additionally, it facilitates the input and support of a diverse group of team members with specialist knowledge.
HyFlex learning as support for lifelong learning
Authors: Vold Tone , Kiønig Linda V.
Published: October 2023

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the courses in a study programme in Knowledge Management have been offered as a hybrid version, serving students at both a campus and online. The official policy from the universities is that the students are wanted back at the campuses. However, students in a work-life lifelong learning situation do not always have the opportunity of travelling to a campus. Hence, the possibility of taking part digitally in a class with a mix of online and physically present students has been the right solution for many working students. This paper presents results from a survey among students enrolled in four different courses in the study programme of Knowledge Management at the Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway, where the physical classroom is based in Kongsvinger, and the students are either present at the campus or online simultaneously. The preliminary results show that the students in this lifelong learning situation are depending on this hybridity in order maintain their learning opportunities, as this enables them to stay in an often-demanding work situation, as well as being able to stay as learners at a university. This implies that the hybridity, first boosted by the COVID-19 pandemic, now, independently of the pandemic, is a demand within the segment of lifelong learners, as this will support access to higher education independent of place of residence, family situation or work situation. The students in this segment claim to attend physically if and when they have the opportunity to travel due to the above-mentioned situations. Hence, online only is not always the best option.
Meeting the demands of industry: A study on identifying and teaching emerging technologies in Engineering Education
Authors: Swartz Bronwyn Claudia , Patnaik Sweta
Published: October 2023

As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, it is crucial for engineering faculties at contemporary universities and higher education institutions to continuously update their curricula. This is to ensure that graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge required to design, develop, and implement emerging technologies in various industries (Wahyuningsih et al., 2020). However, there is a lack of consensus on which emerging technologies should be included in the engineering curriculum and how they should be taught. This study aims to identify the emerging technologies that should be included in the engineering curriculum and the best practices for teaching these technologies to engineering students. By addressing this gap in knowledge, this study contributes to the development of a comprehensive and up-to-date engineering curriculum that prepares graduates for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. The objective of this research was to identify the most relevant emerging technologies, assess the current teaching practices and identify areas for improvement, and identify the key skills and knowledge that engineering students need to develop to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. There were two phases to this study. An online survey was done in phase one to gather quantitative data from engineering educators on attitudes and perceptions on the emerging technologies that are most relevant to the engineering field, the current practices for teaching these technologies, and the key skills and knowledge that engineering students need to develop. In the second phase, a focus group interview was conducted to gather more in-depth qualitative data on how emerging technologies can be integrated into the curriculum. This research study found a comprehensive understanding of the emerging technologies that should be included in the engineering curriculum and the best practices for teaching these technologies to engineering students.
Is this an e-School? e-Learning Using Information Communication Technologies in South Africa
Authors: Thwala Mandlenkosi , Goosen Leila
Published: October 2023

The study reported on in this paper reviewed the readiness of a specific high school in the township of Soweto to the south of Johannesburg, South Africa, to deliver the curriculum by using Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), as well as to find the barriers and limitations thereto. For the empirical research, a quantitative mode of inquiry was adopted. A sample of learners and teachers was selected to answer the research questions, using two different questionnaires. The principal responded to a questionnaire on the ICT infrastructure available to establish what the school had in this regard, as well as the skills available to implement pedagogy using ICTs. Data analysis was carried out using a common spreadsheet application and multiple criteria, and the findings are discussed to provide value to, and should be of use to, the stakeholders involved for development purposes. The work discussed in this study covered curriculum topics, as well as lesson planning and reporting. In other words, it covered the process of teaching and learning up to reporting for teachers. A summary of the findings of the research conducted at the high school showed that the school does not have a stable internet connection and more technical support is needed from the government to strengthen the ICT infrastructure to enable the school to fully implement the curriculum using ICTs, compared to using traditional or hybrid methods. These strengthening recommendations include a stable internet connection, ICT staff, to support both e-teachers and e-learners with ICT problems, as well as software to deliver the curriculum. The findings also showed that learners are more comfortable with mobile devices and a little uncomfortable using computers for learning, which means that some aspects of e-learning requirements are not met, and it is very difficult to achieve some of the curriculum goals using mobile devices.
A Systematic Review: criteria and dimensions of learning experience
Authors: LIU Ying-Dong , MORARD Simon , ADINDA Dina , SANCHEZ Eric , TRESTINI Marc
Published: October 2023

There has been an increased interest in evaluating students’ learning experiences in various academic domains. Some authors consider it an important aspect of education to assess the effectiveness of instructional methods, while others aim to enhance the quality of teaching and learning. Various perspectives can be highlighted, as many articles refer to the learning experience and its evaluation differently. However, few studies provide an explicit dimension to characterize it. Therefore, this study investigates how the learning experience is described in scientific literature, and what criteria are used to characterise learners’ learning experiences. This work aims to answer the following questions: Are there any theories used to examine the learning experience? What are the principal dimensions of a learning experience? How did the studies evaluate the learning experience? This literature review aims to provide an overview of research related to the learning experience and its evaluation. The study includes journal articles published in ScienceDirect, Springer, Wiley, IEEE Xplore Digital Library, and Google Scholar from January 2012 to November 2022. The PRISMA method was used to conduct a systematic review for this work. After identifying, screening, and synthesising relevant literature (Moher et al., 2009), 68 articles were selected, of which 20 will be addressed in this research stage. The selected studies employ various methods to evaluate the learning experience, including questionnaires, surveys, and scales, and they are conducted in various educational contexts, such as medical education, biology, language teaching, etc. The review analysis shows three principal dimensions of learning experience: the learner's perception of the learning environment, their attitudes and behavior in learning, and the learning activities. The study’s findings also highlighted that “learning experience” is used as a broad concept to describe specific teaching and learning scenarios or activities. Furthermore, few references from educational sciences have been identified to characterise it. This article delineates the dimensions characterising the learning experience, which helps develop and design new teaching and learning solutions.
Are the Effects of COVID-19 on Inequality in Tertiary Education in Ghana Gendered?
Authors: Nkegbe Paul , Dary Stanley , Musah Halidu
Published: October 2023

Educational institutions around the world were hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic as there were nationwide closures of educational institutions around the world to contain the spread of the virus, resulting in the migration of teaching and learning to online platforms. This study examines the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on inequality in tertiary education in Ghana, focusing on the gendered effects. Primary data were collected from 371 students from six selected public universities in Ghana mainly online using KoboCollect. Binary logistic regression was employed in the data analysis. The results show that the COVID-19-induced universities' closure and migration of teaching and learning to online platforms accentuated inequalities in learning opportunities by university students in Ghana, just that its effects are not gendered. Location significantly explained the observed inequalities experienced during the period of the universities’ closure and online teaching and learning. It is recommended that universities should embrace online systems as part of their teaching and learning practices.
Remaskulinizačné trendy v národných kultúrach, manipulácia s kultúrnymi symbolmi a mužská identita ako biokultúrny jav
Authors: Golema Martin
Published: October 2023

The study analyzes texts from several cultural circles in which metaphors often appear as part of systemically connected metaphorical networks conceptualizing masculinity, thematizing its current crisis, or ways out of it. Nowadays, the male „hero of our time“ is presented with several elaborate and powerful metaphors and more complex metaphorical networks, with the help of which they can conceptualize (and consequently also „live“) their own masculinity. The author analyzes the selected prototype metaphors; their spread, success and longevity will become obvious only in the coming years. In the „marketplace of ideas“ today, Dugin's Eurasian berserkers extremely (but not entirely) popular in the „Russian world“, Peterson's fighting lobsters appealing to Western conservatives, but also de Waal's empathetic, egalitarian and liberal bonobos as our „flower cousins“ lie side by side. They, in turn, prefer liberal progressives or feminists. Particularly noteworthy is Reeves' attempt to completely reject „conscription“ in the culture wars, calling for useful dialogue and joint action by all warring parties. Richard V. Reeves' book On Boys and Men is a landmark, one of the most important contemporary books on the subject, not only because it is a comprehensive look at the masculinity crisis, but also because it searches for deeper roots of the current crisis and offers solutions.
Sieroty odzyskują z dawna utraconych ojców. Charakterystyka bohaterów Wichrów Smoczogór
Authors: Konecki Piotr
Published: October 2023

In the text, the author tries to analyze Wit's Szostak debut novel from the perspective of a researcher interested in tracking the forms of masculinity in contemporary Polish literature. The basis for the analysis is the protagonists' characteristics as compared to antique templates derived from Greek and Judeo-Christian sources. The conclusion shows protagonists as carriers of many typical heroic features. The author tries to emphasize the presence of ideal sons and fathers as well as the relationship between them. In conclusion, the author suggests the possibility of perceiving the society shown in Wichry Smoczogór as an idealized patriarchy.
Gdzie ci mężczyźni? O bohaterach współczesnych oper bajkowych na podstawie repertuaru Opery Wrocławskiej
Authors: Kosacka Małgorzata
Published: October 2023

The article presents the results of an analysis of the characters of contemporary fairy-tale operas on the example of the repertoire of the Wrocław Opera, aimed at proving that the repertoire takes into account the need for a personality pattern and ideal by creating a hero for our times with whom the (young) viewer can and should identify By the term “hero” I understand here the protagonist, the performer of the main role in the play. I characterize the “Hero of our times” based on the assumptions of Zygmunt Bauman’s theory of postmodern personal patterns. The review of the empirical material made it possible to select the main characters of the fairy-tale operas from the repertoire of the Wrocław Opera, and then to portray the male characters and classify them according to Bauman’s proposed personal patterns typical of a man of the 20th and 21st centuries – a man of postmodernity.
Nuda a ľahostajnosť. Strach a úzkosť Filozofické a literárne reflexie, ed. Bariaková Zuzana, Pršová Eva, Banská Bystrica 2021
Authors: Tatár Jozef
Published: October 2023

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CRITERIA AND INDICATORS OF ASSESSMENT OF THE LEVEL OF TRAINING OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE EMPLOYEES FOR THE FORMATION OF SOCIAL HEALTH OF YOUNGER SCHOOLCHILDREN IN THE SYSTEM OF POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION
Authors: Zamazii Yu.
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the problem of formation of social health in younger schoolchildren by the psychological service employees in the system of post-graduate education, namely, the development of criteria and indicators for the possibility of conducting empirical research.
The relevance of the raised issue was established on the basis of ascertaining the objective deterioration of the components of health: spiritual, mental, social against the background of socio-economic problems, pandemic, military operations, etc.
The method of analysis of scientific sources was used during the research to study the process of social health formation of various categories of children and adolescents, therefore, the development of a criterion and diagnostic base for assessing the readiness of the implementation of means of social health development in younger schoolchildren by employees of the psychological service, which confirms the need for such theoretical and practical activities.
The analysis of scientific research and practical experience on the issue under study made it possible to develop and justify the following criteria and indicators for its assessment: cognitive (formation of professional competences for the implementation of proper health care concept in younger schoolchildren and ideas about the implementation of acquired health care experience), value-motivational (valuable attitude to life and health, including the motivation to maintain corresponding lifestyle) and professional-activity (the desire for creative and professional self-realization, health-preserving behavior).
The regularity of the selection of indicators is determined directly by the process of training of psychological service workers in the post-graduate education system, which should contribute to the increase of knowledge and experience of implementing the acquired practical knowledge, considering the motivational and value components. In turn, psychological service workers would form their own subjectivity as guides of modern knowledge about health preservation, as well as positive motivation for self-development and self-improvement, which changes their professional behavior in the direction of health preservation.
VOLODYMYR VERNADSKYI’S CONCEPT OF EDUCATION
Authors: Vitvytska S.
Published: October 2023

The article analyzes the essence of such terms as: "concept", "education", "higher education", "scientific outlook", "noosphere", "noosphere pedagogy", "planetary thinking" in the context of the views of Volodymyr Vernadskyi. The main aspects of the pedagogical activity of V. Vernadskyi, his ideas regarding the composition of higher education and its role in the existence of society, the preservation of life on Earth are disclosed. The ideas of V. Vernadskyi regarding the higher school as a system in which the formation of a scientific worldview and thought, as determining in the life of mankind, assimilation of universal human culture, takes place; V. Vernadskyi’s concepts of formation of worldview values of young people, as well as the substantiation of a holistic picture of the world, the interdependence of man, nature and society are analyzed in the article; also, author has reviewed the opinion regarding higher education as the main tool and a powerful factor in the spiritual development of humanity and the achievement of the noospheric stage of social development and an important factor in preserving the national identity of Ukraine. Moreover, new scientific approaches to the organization of education, the leading role of universities in the implementation of its strategic tasks, the maximum use of the potential of higher education are substantiated.
The essence of the concept and the main directions of noosphere pedagogy, the principles of construction and its role in national education, in the creation of a world community without war, and the preservation of the planet Earth are characterized. The importance of science in the implementation of the noosphere concept, which involves the fulfillment of a number of natural, socio-economic and political conditions, the formation of a new biosocial existence of humanity, is reflected. It is emphasized that science becomes the main spiritual tool of the noosphere if it is fixed in the state structure as an important social, artistic, and material phenomenon, that the strengthening of the importance of science in the state inevitably leads to the democratization of all spheres of the state system.
TRABALHO DOCENTE, TECNOLOGIAS DIGITAIS E A DEFESA DA SAÚDE
Authors: Souza Katia Reis de , Santos Gideon Borges dos , Rodrigues Andréa Maria dos Santos , Felix Eliana Guimarães , Gomes Luciana , Guarany Alzira Mitz Bernardes , Araújo Luisa Maiola , Dias Sylvia Rosário
Published: October 2023

O principal objetivo deste artigo consiste em problematizar o trabalho docente no âmbito da educação básica em escolas públicas no Rio de Janeiro, durante a pandemia, com foco na ampliação das desigualdades sociais, precarização do trabalho e novas formas de resistências para defesa coletiva da saúde. Trata-se de uma pesquisa social de caráter qualitativo e de natureza participativa, realizada em parceria com o Sindicato dos Profissionais de Educação do Rio de Janeiro, da região de Macaé. Foram adotados como estratégia de estudo os parâmetros da Comunidade Ampliada de Pesquisa, que foi adaptada para o ambiente virtual. Quanto à análise dos dados, utilizou-se a técnica da análise de conteúdo temática, constituindo seis temas principais de interpretação: desigualdades no trabalho docente; iniquidades sociais entre discentes; desigualdades de gênero; diferenças no sentido do trabalho com tecnologias; interseções do trabalho com a saúde; defesa da saúde e do direito à desconexão do trabalho. Verificou-se que as desigualdades possuem diferentes nuances em um cenário desalentador, marcado pela exclusão e adoecimento no trabalho em escolas, ao mesmo tempo em que novas resistências coletivas frente a essas adversidades são criadas.
Portfolio of business risks in the context of transformational changes in the economy
Authors: Tkachenko Alla , Chornyi Roman , Chorna Nelya
Published: October 2023

The article states that the functioning of business in a changing environment associated with transformational changes in the economy requires increased attention to uncertainty, identification and neutralization of possible risks that may adversely affect its functioning and further development. The greater the uncertainty in making a business decision, the greater the degree of risk. It is virtually impossible to eliminate risks in the course of business activities, as they are an element of objective reality. However, it is possible to neutralize or minimize them through timely managerial decision-making. It is substantiated that decision-making on entrepreneurial risk management requires a structured approach, and therefore, the formation of a clear algorithm of actions. It is emphasized that both in the world practice and in Ukraine, corporate risk management standards have been introduced. It is emphasized that with the transformational changes in the economy, accelerated development of digitalization and an active offer of business risk assessment software products, these standards are losing their value every day. It is proved that the current DSTU ISO 31000:2018 "Risk Management. Principles and Guidelines" needs to be modified. Principles and Guidelines" should be modified by supplementing the standard with a clear algorithm for building a risk portfolio and briefly describing each of its stages. It is proved that the introduction of the proposed amendments to DSTU ISO 31000:2018 "Risk Management. Principles and Guidelines" and their implementation in practice will allow not only to clearly observe the trends in changes in the priority of risks and promptly make decisions on their neutralization or minimization of the impact on the activities of an economic entity, but also to model the development of events or changes in the situation in both the short and long term, which will facilitate the early creation of reserves to cover losses due to the occurrence of difficult to manage and/or unmanageable risks.
Si possono capitalizzare le lettere?
Authors: Marazzini Claudio
Published: October 2023

Alcuni lettori, che ci scrivono per chiedere se sia il caso di usare o meno la maiuscola per i nomi geografici, usano il verbo capitalizzare per ‘scrivere in maiuscolo’; un altro lettore domanda se sia lecito l’uso di capitalizzare e anche del sostantivo capitalizzazione per ‘resa grafica in maiuscolo’ detto di nomi o lettere.
Lorentz Factor and Time Dilation on the Special Theory of Relativity
Authors: Annamalai Chinnaraji
Published: October 2023

 This paper presents the derivation of the Lorentz factor and time dilation used in the Einstein’s theory of special relativity. 
El cambio del paradigma de la complejidad: una nueva visión del mundo
Authors: Escobar Argueta William Estuardo
Published: October 2023

PROBLEMA: ¿Cómo se pueden integrar nuevas alternativas pedagógicas para mejorar el impacto social en el ámbito educativo? OBJETIVO: Aprender nuevas estrategias que fomenten una mejora social a través de la educación. MÉTODO: Investigación e innovación para la incorporación de nuevas ideas y enfoques basados en experiencias prácticas. RESULTADOS: Mejora en el método de enseñanza-aprendizaje y avance hacia un paradigma educativo más eficaz. REFLEXIÓN INCONCLUSA: ¿Hasta qué punto la continua adaptación de estas estrategias transformará completamente el panorama educativo actual?
Complejidad y educación
Authors: Hernández Chávez Edwin Virgilio
Published: October 2023

PROBLEMA: Todo sistema complejo comienza, con las relaciones con todo lo que nos rodea, en sus diferentes formas, se vuelve un todo, donde podemos encontrar todas las partes, y armamos una unidad donde la realidad no es nada simple sino compleja y surge la pregunta ¿Cómo introducir la complejidad en nuestro entorno? OBJETIVO: Desarrollar y describir una metodología en el contexto de la complejidad para analizar, estudiar y mejorar nuevas formas pedagógicas dentro de los sistemas complejos. MÉTODO: Con un enfoque hermenéutico que relaciona dos dimensiones la complejidad y la educación, a través de las lecturas de los libros de Edgar Morin “Los siete saberes necesarios para la educación del futuro y la Introducción al pensamiento complejo”. RESULTADOS: Para el análisis e interpretación se escogieron diferentes categorías como la enseñanza y aprendizaje de complejidad en el entorno, los aspectos de la educación básica dentro del entorno de los diferentes contextos, las nuevas tecnologías y reglas establecidas por la sociedad. REFLEXIÓN INCONCLUSA:  Después de las lecturas nos cambia la perspectiva de ver la vida, no podemos medir la dimensión del tiempo, donde los principios de complejidad, dentro de un genesis, cuando revolucionamos lo que pensamos, donde una idea puede ser una bomba revolucionaria, donde se aprende que la vida se transforma.
Diseminasi Analisis Risiko Operasional Di Area Produksi PT. XYZ Dengan Metode Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Authors: Sefty Indah Dwi , Rizqi Akhmad Wasiur , Hidayat Hidayat
Published: October 2023

In carrying out the production process, every company will definitely face risks. These risks can be in the form of risks that have small to large impacts. The risks that occur in the production area of ​​PT. XYZ, which is engaged in the production of packaged powder drinks, namely instant ground coffee, is the target for the dissemination of the study results. This activity aims to disseminate the impact that will occur from the risks and solutions that need to be done to deal with these risks with reference to the study literature. To identify risks, the literature uses an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) approach. This method requires factual data obtained from interviews with the Head of the Production Division of PT. XYZ as a partner, and direct observations in the production area. The results of this dissemination activity indicate that the operational risks that may occur in the production area of ​​PT. XYZ broadly includes: human resource risk, machine breakdown risk, production area cleanliness risk, and powder processing delays. Related to company secrets, the company name and documentation of dissemination activities in the form of photos is not displayed.
Pelatihan Diversifikasi Jamur Tiram Sebagai Produk Olahan Makanan di Kecamatan Pamboang Kabupaten Majene
Authors: Nurdin Gaby Maulida , Ariandi Ariandi , Arhim Muhammad
Published: October 2023

Most areas in the Pamboang sub-district have a hilly and mountainous topography with a tropical solar climate. The fertile natural conditions are very supportive making it a potential area for agriculture and as a place for mushroom cultivation. Urawa oyster mushrooms are the first group that is productive in developing oyster mushrooms in Majene Regency. However, the number of oyster mushrooms produced is not in line with public demand. The indigenous people of Majene are still unfamiliar with the processing and taste of oyster mushrooms. This community service campaign aims to introduce oyster mushrooms as a diversification of processed food. The method of community service activities uses counseling, training and mentoring methods. This activity was attended by 30 participants from the general public, 2 traditional leaders, and 10 students of the Biology Education study program at the University of West Sulawesi. The training activity was carried out by involving all participants in making various processed oyster mushrooms such as crispy mushrooms, meatballs, nuggets, crackers, and shredded. These processed products can be stored for a long time, are practical, and are in the form that popular among the public. In addition, assistance is carried out in obtaining Urawa product P-IRT permits at the health office. Diversification of processed mushroom products will greatly help increase the marketing of oyster mushrooms and help the partner's economy as a creative business. The implementation of the activities was very good as indicated by the increase in the knowledge and skills of the participants before and after the training.