bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The development of creative thinking of primary school students at the English lessons in Kazakhstan
Authors: Yesengeldievna Niyazova Aigul , Muratova Assiya
Published: January 2023

In this article we consider different viewpoints on the terms â€œcreative thinkingâ€ and â€œcreativityâ€, the concept of creativity of primary school pupils. We highlight the main important components of a childâ€™s creativity and creative thinking. This article looks at the creative methods which allow building conditions for studentâ€™s communicative interaction and solving communicative problems with the help of creative thinking in English Language Teaching as Ð° foreign language and the benefits and downsides. The main aim of this article is to examine the impact of creative thinking development on improving speaking skills, creative approach to problem solving and expression of ideas of primary school students. Due to the fact that in Kazakhstan there is an artificial language environment in foreign language learning, our experimental research showed that the work at creative thinking at the English lessons can contribute to the development of the ability to think in the target language. It focuses on a particular class (English as Ð° foreign language), at Kazakhstani primary school.Keywords: creativity; creative thinking, creative activity; creative personality; problem solving method
Surveying The Effect of Personality Traits (Big Five) in Job Burning Out, Among Teacher High School. Bushehr Province. Iran's Aspect
Authors: Behroozi Mohammad , Qasemi Laila
Published: January 2023

This study addresses the impact of personality traits (Big 5) on teachersâ€™ burnout. Burnout in a workplace is a psychological reaction by an individual. Teaching is one of the social services which are greatly by affected by the burnout syndrome. The survey of this study contains 250 teachers which based on Cochran formula. Two questionnaires were distributed; Maslach burnout and NEO of which Cronbachâ€™s alfa respectively are 0.78 and 0.87. The findings indicated the teachers with high level of neuroticism are more susceptible to burnout. Hence, teachers have to learn to manage uncertainty, abandon, take more risks, expecting the unexpected and being ready to learn from the challenges.Keywords: personality traits; burnout; psychological reaction; manage uncertainty;
Study of Social Skill Levels between Students of the School of Physical Education and Sports Education and the Students
Authors: Ozturk Emsal , Tepe Mustafa Gurker , Ozdemir Olcay
Published: January 2023

The aim of this study is to determine the level of social skills of students, who are studying education at the school of physical education and sports and the students at the Faculty of Medicine, whether it differs according to the faculty they are studying. In this context the researcher practiced for the purpose of this research with the students, which take part in this study, prepared â€œPersonal Information Formâ€ and â€œSocial Skills Scaleâ€. This study is based on a total of 500 students, who studied in the academic year 2015-2016 at Gazi University at the school of physical education and sports and the Faculty of Medicine. The sample of this study is based on students of the school of physical education and sports education and the students of the Faculty of Medicine, who are studying in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades. 150 students are at the school of physical education and sports education and 150 students are of the Faculty of Medicine, so in total there are 300 students. As result it occurs that, the scores of emotional sensitivity, emotional control, social expressivity, while the social sensitivity and the total of skill based on the Faculties, statistically differ significantly and that the participants studying education at the school of physical education and sports appear to have higher scores (p <0.05). The emotional control scores of the participants in the 3rd grade appear to be significantly higher than of the participants of the 2nd grade (p<0,05), the scores in social expressivity of the participants in the 1stgrade are significantly higher than the scores of the participants in the 2nd grade (p <0.05), the scores in social control of the participants in the 4th grade are significantly higher than the scores of the participants in the 3rd grade (p <0.05). When the social skills scores are examined, it is seen, that the scores of the participants of the 1stgrade, 3rdgrade and 4th grade were significantly higher than of the participants of the 2nd grade (p <0.05). It is seen, that the male participants appear to a significantly higher emotional control score than the female participants (p <0.05). The auditory discrimination, emotional sensitivity, social expressivity, social sensitivity, and the ability of social control and total scores differed by gender does not appear to be statistically significant (p> 0.05).Keywords: physical education and sports; faculty of medicine; emotional expressivity
Application of Comprehension Monitoring Strategy for Achievement and Interest of Low- Achievers in Reading Comprehension
Authors: Adimora Dorothy Ebere , Nwokenna Edith Nwakaego , Obiageli Monica
Published: January 2023

The study investigated the comprehension monitoring strategy for enhancing achievement and interest of low achieving senior secondary class two students in reading comprehension in Enugu State Nigeria. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The design of the study was a quasi-experimental non-randomized pretest-posttest control group design involving one experimental group and one control group. The sample consists of 127 low achieving senior secondary school class two students from two schools in Uzo-uwani LGA in Nsukka education zone of Enugu State. Two instruments used for the study were a researcher-constructed â€œTest of Comprehension (TOC) in two formsâ€“ I and II and a Reading Comprehension Interest Scale (RCIS). The instruments were validated by experts and used for data collection. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while analysis of covariance was used to test the hypotheses. Major findings of the study reveal that exposing low-achieving students to skills in comprehension monitoring strategy has facilitates reading comprehension achievement and interest. Based on these findings, conclusions were drawn and it was recommended among others that teachers should make effort to expose the low-achieving students to well planned learning strategy instruction by explaining and demonstrating the learning strategies that can enable students to read, understand and also solve other academic problems.Keywords: comprehension; interest; low-achievers and achievement;
Comparison of Students at School of Physical Education and Sports and Education Faculty in Terms of Social Identity Perception
Authors: Ozturk Emsal , Karyagdi Samet , Ustundag Mustafa
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study is to investigate social identity perception of students at School of Physical Education and Sports and students in different majors at Education Faculty at Gazi University according to several variables. 173 female and 127 male participants took part in this research. Social comparison Questionnaire is employed to collect the data. As a result of the study, when the mean scores compared, statistically significant and meaningful difference[t(298)=1,975, p=,049] has been deduced on behalf of students who possess a well-balanced and satisfying friendship (X=86,50Â±13,469) over the students who do not have it (X=81,41Â±16,274), at the same time the mean score of participants who follow a regular exercise and sport program (X=91,62Â±10,681) indicates significant difference *t(298)=5,222, p=,000+ compared to the mean scores of participants who does not schedule a regular sports program (X=83,13Â±14,403). It is also concluded that the scores of Social identity perception of participants present a significant difference[F(3, 296)=10,990, p=,000]. This difference stems from the mean scores of students at School of physical Education and sports (X=90,01Â±9,481) compared to the mean scores of students at philosophy teacher education department(X=79,03Â±14,256), and the mean scores of students pursuing a career in other majors at education faculty(X=83,10Â±16,076).Keywords: self; social self; social comparison
Analysis of Physical Education and Sports Higher School Studentsâ€™ Aggression Levels
Authors: Ozturk Emsal , Uzunali Husrev , Demirsoy Recep
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this research is to analyze aggression levels of physical education and sports school students who have education academically. Survey research model was conducted. Personal information form and Aggression Scale by Can (2002) which was adapted to Turkish form of Aggression Questionnaire Scale which is developed by Buss and Perry (1992) and updated by Buss and Warren (2000) were used as data collection tools. Working group consists of 300 volunteer students. Research results show that amateur participantsâ€™ aggression score (74.05 Â± 15.696) was significantly higher than professional participantsâ€™ aggression score (p <0.05), participantsâ€™ aggression scores who do exercise 1 hour per week (78,47Â±14.493) is significantly higher than participantsâ€™ aggression scores who do exercise 2 hours, 3 hours and 3+ hours per week (p<0,05), unlicensed sportsmenâ€™s aggression scores are significantly higher than licensed sportsmenâ€™s aggression scores.Keywords: physical education and sports high school, student, aggression level;
Improvement of the quality of teaching of accounting at technical universities
Authors: Glatz Maria
Published: January 2023

The article is focused on the analysis of the options for the use of LCMS systems, and other ICTs in the process of education. On the basis of the survey, we ascertained the impact of the number and the quality of the interim instructions for the overall outcome of the students during the semester. The research was carried out at the Slovak technical university in Bratislava in teaching the subject of accounting in the context of an enlarged teaching of economic subjects. The aim of the research was to assess the impact of ICTs use, in particular, independent of the educational internet portal implemented on its own and the total outcome. At the same time we have tried to analyze the impact of the self-regulation and self-evaluation during the study on the overall evaluation. The obtained results should become the starting point for the implementation of the wider research in the framework of the Slovak universities. e.g. Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, University of Economics in Bratislava, Paneuropean University of Bratislava, but also of the partner foreign universities.Keywords: quality of education; self-regulation; self-evaluation; teaching of accounting; technical universities
Music Education Policies of Northern Cyprus
Authors: Kivanc Oztug Emine , Karagoz Burcu
Published: January 2023

This research is a descriptive study aiming to examine the music education policies of North Cyprus in accordance with the documents determining the music education policy. In the research, the general purpose of North Cyprus regarding education, the general structure of the education system, council decisions of the Ministry of Education, government programs and the activity reports of the Ministry of Education, since 1982, were examined and put forward in connection with the existing music education in North Cyprus. The research was conducted by using descriptive analysis, one of the qualitative research methods. However, it was not possible to reach any resources related with the four council meetings held between the years 1982 and 1985, therefore, the research was limited between the years 1995-2015. The findings obtained were sorted in relation with music, music education, and art and culture concepts, then associated with the activity reports and council decisions of Ministry of Education and education programs of the government of the period. The study results revealed that, no expressions on music, music lessons or, culture and art were took place in the council decisions taken between the years 1995-2005, however it is also seen that the council meetings held and some of the decisions taken in 2014 were a little more comprehensive. Furthermore, in the activity reports of Ministry of Education, it is seen that there are conceptualized music-related articles, however, most of them are not realized and/or sufficient.Keywords: Music, Music Education, Activity Reports, Government Decisions
Technological opportunities and innovation performance: evidence from Polish manufacturing firms
Authors: Kijek Tomasz , Skrzypek ElÅ¼bieta
Published: January 2023

Technological opportunity is a concept that is attracting attention from scholars and practitioners in the fields of economics and the management of innovation. In general, technological opportunities refer to the contribution of external knowledge to the innovation activities of firms in a given industry. Although the role of external knowledge has been discussed in detail in the open innovation literature, there is still a challenge: how to operationalize technological opportunities and measure their impact on firmsâ€™ innovation performance. In order to reduce this gap in the literature, our study aims at analysing the effects of technological opportunities on the output of the innovation process. Our empirical research is based on micro-data from the Polish Community Innovation Survey. The sample consists of 1979 manufacturing firms. We use the linear regression to estimate the relationship in which the share of innovative product sale is a function of a set of technological opportunity variables. These variables refer to two distinct measures of technological opportunities, i.e. the contribution of external knowledge to innovation activity and the propensity to collaboration on innovation. Our results show that inter-firm differences in technological opportunities explain inter-firm variation in innovation outcome. Moreover, we do not find any moderating impact from the absorptive capacity on the relationship between technological opportunities and innovation performance.Keywords: technological opportunities, external knowledge, innovation, absorptive capacity.
Global sustainable and responsible investment activities and strategies of companies
Authors: Vartiak Lukas
Published: January 2023

When companies invest their financial resources for gainful purposes, not all of their investment decisions are beneficial to the public welfare. Therefore, companies can invest in the new areas while also participating in the public welfare. This is embodied by the term sustainable and responsible investment (SRI). The aim of the paper is to identify SRI activities and strategies which should be included in the investment decision-making process of companies. The achievement of the aim is pursued by study of relevant documents and websites of the institutions dealing with SRI and SRI activities and strategies. Secondary research was mainly based on the analysis. The main finding is that existing SRI activities and strategies are not scrupulously CSR-oriented. As a result, SRI activities and strategies oriented on CSR areas are to be identified. Â  Â Keywords: CSR; SRI; SRI activities and strategies; ESG factors; investors;
Apparent increasing importance of Adriatic Sea as a developmental habitat for Mediterranean green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas)
Authors:   Department of Biodiversity, Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies, University of Primorska, Slovenia & Blue World Institute of Marine Research and Conservation, Croatia, Jančič Matic , Salvemini Pasquale ,   Associazione Panda Molfetta, Italy, Holcer Draško ,   Department of Biodiversity, Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies, University of Primorska, Slovenia & Blue World Institute of Marine Research and Conservation, Croatia & Department of Zoology, Croatian Natural History Museum, Croatia, Piroli Vilma ,   Department of Biology and Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Shkodra "Luigj Gurakuqi", Albania, Haxhiu Idriz ,   Herpetofauna Albanian Society, Albania, Lazar Bojan ,   Department of Biodiversity, Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies, University of Primorska, Slovenia & Marine Science Program, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Croatia mail
Published: January 2023

In the Mediterranean, the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) has exhibited increase in the number of nests over the past two decades. While the Eastern Mediterranean is recognized as a high use area, scarce observations of green turtles in Adriatic Sea suggested only low-level utilization of this area. This study presents new findings of green sea turtles in the Adriatic Sea and analyses the importance of the region for the species. In combination with published records, we present 75 findings of the species in the Adriatic including eight new records. The number of records is generally low but shows an intriguing ten-fold increase since 2000. This may be a result of three confounding factors: (i) positive population trend at main nesting sites in Mediterranean; (ii) increased institutional capacity for sea turtle research and conservation in the past two decades, and (iii) raising sea temperatures. Documented increases in the sea surface temperatures may have established suitable and recurring thermal corridors along Ionian-Adriatic developmental pathway and provided environmental cues for immigration of juvenile green turtles into the Adriatic. As the abundance of the species will likely increase in the future, research and conservation efforts will be needed to avoid the Adriatic Sea becoming a sink habitat for the Mediterranean green turtle population.
Spiders from Sharr Mountain - new faunistic data (Arachnida: Araneae)
Authors:   Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina, Mother Teresa street p.n., 10000 Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo, Grapci - Kotori Linda , Geci Donard ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina, Mother Teresa street p.n., 10000 Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo, Naumova Maria ,   Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria, Ibrahimi Halil ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina, Mother Teresa street p.n., 10000 Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo, Bilalli Astrit ,   University of Peja “Haxhi Zeka”, Faculty of Agribusiness, Street “UÇK” 30000 Pejë, Republic of Kosovo, Musliu Milaim ,   University of Peja “Haxhi Zeka”, Faculty of Agribusiness, Street “UÇK” 30000 Pejë, Republic of Kosovo, Gashi Agim ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina, Mother Teresa street p.n., 10000 Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo, Kasumaj Edison ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina, Mother Teresa street p.n., 10000 Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo
Published: January 2023

In this paper, we present new faunistic data of the spider fauna from the Sharr Mountains (Kosovo), one of the least investigated areas in the Balkans. Previously only 27 species of spiders were known from the Kosovo part of the Sharr Mountains but with this investigation, the number has increased to 74. Pictures of rare and interesting species are provided. We also include a new record from the North Macedonian part of the Sharr Mountains. In total we report fifty species, eight of which are first records for Sharr Mountains, twenty-eight are first records for Kosovo, and one species is reported for the first time for North Macedonia. Species recorded for the first time from the Sharr Mountains belong to the following genera: Histopona, Clubiona, Zelotes, Ceratinella, Mughiphantes, Robertus and Ozyptila. We also provide a checklist of spider species for the Sharr Mountains in Kosovo.
Additional records of Megabruchidius dorsalis (Fåhræus, 1839) (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae) in Zagreb, Croatia
Authors:   Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Maribor, Koroška cesta 160, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia, Horvat Eva , Šipek Mirjana ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Maribor, Koroška cesta 160, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia, Šajna Nina ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Maribor, Koroška cesta 160, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
Published: January 2023

In this paper, we report two new locations of the alien invasive seed beetle Megabruchidius dorsalis in Zagreb, Croatia. Additionally, we confirm for the second time the presence of M. dorsalis at one location in the same city. All beetles were reared from mature Gleditsia triacanthos pods collected from the ground (three locations) and from trees (one location). These records contribute to the knowledge of the distribution of M. dorsalis in Europe.
Vállalkozási hajlandóság egyetemisták körében
Authors: Tessényi Judit , Kun Zsuzsanna
Published: January 2023

Tanulmányunkban azt szeretnénk megvizsgálni, hogy 2022-ben a fiatal felnőttek hogyan viszonyulnak az énhatékonysághoz, illetve a vállalkozói attitűdhöz és karakterhez. Mivel több tanulmány igazolja, hogy a vállalkozói ambíciók a diplomás fiatal felnőttek körében a legmagasabbak, evidensnek tűnik, hogy egyetemisták körében végezzünk ilyen jellegű felmérést. Két magyarországi, vidéki egyetem gazdaságtudományi, kertészeti és mérnöki karának hallgatóit kérdeztük meg várakozásaikról és a diploma megszerzését követő 5 évvel későbbi terveikről, illetve a véleményüket a vállalkozói léttel és saját attitűdjeikkel kapcsolatban. A minta (N=323) meghatározása egyszerű koncentrált mintavételi eljárással történt, a vizsgálati sokaságot a magyarországi felsőoktatási hallgatók jelentik. Szignifikáns kapcsolatot találtunk az innovációra való nyitottság (új dolgok kipróbálása) és a kockázatkeresés mutatói mentén. A legtöbb kérdésben sokkal énhatékonyabbak és jobb problémamegoldó készségekkel rendelkeznek azok, akik vállalkozóként vagy családi vállalkozásban képzelik el felnőtt életüket.
A nyugat-dunántúli háztartások vizsgálata a hulladékközpontú környezettudatossági indexen keresztül
Authors: Németh Nikoletta , Mészáros Katalin
Published: January 2023

A fenntarthatóság eléréséhez elengedhetetlen a lakosság környezettudatos vásárlói magatartása. Kutatásunk fő célkitűzése a szelektív hulladékgyűjtés iránti lakossági elhivatottság és a vásárlási döntések környezetterhelési befolyásoltságának a vizsgálata volt. Kérdőíves kutatásunk során a kutatási kérdések alapján kidolgoztuk a hulladékközpontú környezettudatosság indexét, és ennek megfelelően alakítottuk ki a fogyasztói csoportokat, összevetve a kapott eredményt a saját megítélésükkel. A végső következtetések között szerepelt, hogy a szelektív hulladékgyűjtést a demográfiai tényezők közül a nem, az életkor, a megye, a lakóhely, a lakás típusa és az iskolai végzettség is befolyásolja. A megkérdezettek elsősorban a műanyagot gyűjtik szelektíven, a nem szelektíven gyűjtőket pedig főként pénzügyi ösztönzőkkel és az infrastrukturális feltételek javításával lehetne motiválni a hulladékok szelektív gyűjtésére. Az index által hozott eredmény nem áll összhangban a saját megítéléssel.
MORPHOLOGICAL FEATURES OF THE ENDOMETRIUM TRANSFORMATION IN RECURRENT MISCARRIAGE
Authors: Tral' Tat'yna G. , Khobets Vladislav V. , Tolibova Gulrukhsor Kh.
Published: January 2023

The problems of pathological diagnosis of recurrent miscarriage are relevant in modern reproductive medicine. One of the important molecular markers of endometrium is the progesterone-induced blocking factor, which is induced by progesterone under the influence of activated lymphocytes and has an immunomodulatory effect on the implantation characteristics of the endometrium. In the process of trophoblast invasion, a special role is also played stromal cell factor molecules synthesized by endometrial and trophoblast cells, as a mechanism that potentiates the susceptibility of the endometrium to the onset and development of pregnancy, trophoblast invasion and embryogenesis in general. The purpose of the study was the histological and immunohistochemical features of the transformation of the endometrium in recurrent miscarriage. It were studied 100 samples of endometrium in case of non-developing pregnancy at a development period of 5-8 weeks, 85 samples in habitual miscarriage and 15 samples in pregnancy interrupted surgically at the request of the woman. The presence of 2 non-developing pregnancies was verified in 57 cases (67,1%), the presence of 3 non-developing pregnancies in 28 cases (32,9%). A histological examination of the abortion material stained with hematoxylin and eosin was performed to verify the morphological transformation of the endometrium. Immunohistochemical study included detection of estrogen and progesterone receptors, stromal cell factor (SDF1), progesterone-induced blocking factor (PIBF). The results of histological and immunohistochemical studies showed that with a complete morphological transformation of the endometrium in the group of patients with habitual miscarriage, there is a violation of the receptor profile. The decrease in PIBF expression in the glands and the stromal component and the expression of SDF1 in the glands of the compact layer of the endometrium is a reflection of the immunological imbalance in the endometrium in recurrent miscarriage. The development of a unified morphological algorithm, taking into account the basic indicators of the processes of transformation of the endometrium with an assessment of its receptor profile and diagnostically significant immunological factors, makes it possible to verify the pathology of the endometrium at the molecular level and justify the need for using pathogenetically substantiated therapy at recurrent miscarriage.
AGE CORRELATION OF LINEAR PARAMETERS OF THE NASAL SEPTUM IN YAKUT CHILDREN IN EARLY CHILDHOOD ACCORDING TO THE RESULTS OF COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
Authors: Popov Ivan O. , Garmaeva Darima K. , Shivkin Denis V.
Published: January 2023

The dynamics of the frequency of otorhinolaryngological pathology, one of the main causes of which is the deformation of the nasal septum, among the child population has a positive growth trend and, according to some authors, is from 56 to 95% of all cases of treatment. Congenital deformities or developmental anomalies leading to deviation of the nasal septum in children, with untimely diagnosis, can lead to chronic inflammatory processes in the mucous membrane of the cavity and paranasal sinuses, which in turn cause a violation of the airway function of the upper respiratory tract and an increase in the development of infectious diseases. Diagnosis of such conditions in children under the age of six will prevent their consequences, as well as reduce the need for their surgical treatment - septoplasty. The purpose of the study is to establish morphometric patterns of development of nasal septum structures, to identify patterns of its development and the minimum necessary anatomical criteria for predicting and determining deviation in young children. We used the results of head studies using multispiral computed tomography in the multiplanar mode in children aged 0 to 4 years, 16 girls and 32 boys, a total of 48 patients. The linear dimensions of the nasal septum were measured, including the length, maximum length and height, as well as the angle of deviation. According to the results of the analysis, statistically significant correlations were revealed between the age of children and the linear parameters of the nasal septum, a positive dynamic of the increase in the size of the nasal septum by the age of 3-4 years was observed. Simultaneously with the growth of linear dimensions, a decrease in the angle of deviation of the nasal septum is observed; no statistically significant sex differences were found. The discovered phenomena are due to the rapid growth of the cartilaginous part of the nasal septum by the third year of life. The data obtained demonstrate the possibilities of computed tomography for assessing deviations in the development of the nasal septum in young children for early prevention and elimination of rhinopathy.
THE ANTHROPOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS AND THE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT INDICATORS OF YOUNG MALE-APPLICANTS OF A MILITARY EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION
Authors: Gaivoronsky Ivan V. , Semenov Aleksey A. , Fandeeva Oksana M. , Krishtop Vladimir V.
Published: January 2023

Military personnel are trained in conditions of intense physical activity. In the works of a number of authors, the presence of various kinds of deviations from normal physical development among students of civilian universities is noted. Persons with malnutrition, obesity of II-III degree are recognized by specialists of military medical commissions at the place of conscription of applicants for military universities as unfit for admission. The purpose of the study: to study the anthropometric parameters, body composition and physical development of male military universities applicants. The study involved 280 young men at the age of 17, permanently residing in the central area of Russia. Anthropometric data of body length, weight, torso length, limbs, torso girth dimensions were analyzed, Quetelet indices (body mass index), Pirquet (body proportionality index), Pigne (body strength index) were determined. With the help of indices and measurements of the component composition of the body, the characteristic of physical development was determined. As a result of the study, a sufficient variability of anthropometric indicators and body composition in the studied male applicants was revealed, which is due to heredity data and the influence of different living conditions before entering a military university. The values ​​of body length, chest circumference, body surface area were greater in urban applicants, body weight prevailed in rural boys. The Quetelet index corresponded to the norm in most of the studied, however, cases of moderate obesity were found in rural applicants. The Pirque index indicated a proportional physique in most applicants. According to the Pignet index, most of the rural and urban boys had a strong physique. The data of the component composition of the body (the level of fat, muscle and bone mass) confirmed the revealed indicators of the physical development of young men. Significant differences in physical development according to anthropometry and body composition data between youth applicants from urban and rural areas were not identified. The data obtained can be used as a regulatory framework for assessing the quality of the general health of those entering military universities and developing recommendations for the selection of cadets.
Searching the Literature on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL): An Academic Literacies Perspective
Authors: Healey Mick , Healey Ruth L.
Published: January 2023

There are few references that critically evaluate the different ways of searching the literature on scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), or how these are related to researchers’ goals. We use an academic literacies perspective as a lens with which to explore the different ways that literature searches may be undertaken. While searching the literature is often presented as a scientific objective process, the reality is much messier, nuanced, and iterative. It is a complex, context-dependent process. We provide a practical, critical guide to undertaking SoTL literature searches and argue that these need to be seen as socially constructed processes. There is no one right way of searching the SoTL literature. The academic literacies perspective leads us to emphasise the variety of different purposes for carrying out a literature search. We distinguish between using comprehensive tools and selective sources. We end by arguing that there is a need for SoTL researchers to be less insular and take purposeful steps to search for, cite, and amplify diverse voices. This article complements a separate one where we review and synthesise the SoTL literature.
Reviewing the Literature on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL): An Academic Literacies Perspective
Authors: Healey Mick , Healey Ruth
Published: January 2023

There are few sources that critically evaluate the ways of reviewing the literature on scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). We use an academic literacies perspective as a lens with which to explore the ways that literature reviews may be undertaken. While reviewing the literature is often presented as a scientific, objective process, the reality is much messier, nuanced, and iterative. It is a complex, context-dependent procedure. We provide a practical, critical guide to undertaking SoTL literature reviews.
We distinguish between embedded reviews that present a review contextualising the research that follows, as in most SoTL articles; and freestanding reviews that synthesise research on specific topics. We discuss the nature of embedded reviews, and evaluate systematic and narrative review approaches to undertaking freestanding reviews. We contend that the claims of the superiority of systematic reviews are unjustified. It is important that contextually-sensitive judgements and interpretation of texts associated with narrative reviews are seen as central to the reviewing process, and as a strength rather than a weakness.
This article complements a separate one, where we apply an academic literacies lens to reviewing the literature on searching the SoTL literature. Together, they present a narrative review of searching and reviewing the SoTL literature undertaken systematically. We call for studies investigating the lived experiences of SoTL scholars. We illustrate this argument with an auto-ethnographic account of the often-serendipitous nature of our hunt for sources in preparing this review and the way our thinking and writing evolved during the writing of the two articles.
Evolução Morfotectônica e Megageomorfológica das Formações Pós Gondwânicas Santa Tecla e Tupanciretã no Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Ruppel Kelvyn Mikael Vaccari , Dani Norberto , Amoretti Lisboa Nelson
Published: January 2023

Na estratigrafia do Rio Grande do Sul as formações Santa Tecla e Tupanciretã foram consideradas preliminarmente pós Gondwânicas a partir de datações relativas. São interpretações originadas a partir de um limitado conjunto de dados, de caráter preliminar ou especulativo. Este estudo tem o objetivo de revisar e analisar estes trabalhos dispersos e através de novas observações envolvendo elementos morfotectônicos como a análise das drenagens, condicionantes geotectônicos e paleoclimáticos posicionar estas unidades no panorama geológico do sul do Brasil. Como delimitadores da proveniência e do posicionamento paleogeográfico das formações Santa Tecla e Tupanciretã destaca-se o Arco de Rio Grande e o soerguimento em domo do Escudo Sul-Riograndense. A associação de ambas as formações com as Superfícies Cimeiras de Caçapava e de Vacaria em conjunto com um histórico de inversão do relevo, assegura-lhes uma idade relativa no topo do Cretáceo Inferior a Superior. As caraterísticas litológicas e deposicionais possibilitam a inferência de deposição em ambiente semiárido, com transporte subaquoso e contribuição eólica, típicos de ambientes fluviais efêmeros intracratônicos. Com o conjunto de informações é possível traçar um paralelo com os grupos Bauru (Brasil) e Paisandú (Uruguai), que integram a Supersequência Bauru da Bacia do Paraná. As evidências indicam que as formações Santa Tecla e Tupanciretã pertencem a este contexto.
Geomorfologia dos maciços de Maranguape e Aratanha, Província Borborema, Nordeste do Brasil
Authors: Cordeiro Abner Monteiro Nunes , Bastos Frederico de Holanda , Siame Lionel , Lima Danielle Lopes de Sousa
Published: January 2023

Muitos relevos graníticos da Província Borborema se encontram no Domínio Ceará Central, que constitui um compartimento tectônico que sofreu soerguimentos ao longo das fases rift e pós-rift do sistema Cariri-Potiguar. Esses maciços graníticos apresentam-se dissociados, em virtude da maior resistência aos processos denudacionais, em relação ao embasamento encaixante. O presente trabalho visa propor uma interpretação geomorfológica para os maciços de Aratanha e Maranguape, baseada em avanços recentes na interpretação geológica local e dados morfoestruturais regionais. O método empregado consistiu em revisão bibliográfica detalhada sobre a gênese e evolução de maciços graníticos, associada à interpretação cartográfica e trabalhos de campo. Como resultado, podemos resumir que o relevo atual reflete a justaposição de características herdadas de eventos pretéritos, a exemplo, da subducção crustal do Oceano Góias-Faurasiano, rifteamento intracontinental, flexura marginal e o magmatismo cenozoico, os quais foram fundamentais na intensificação de ciclos denudacionais, na exumação e no rejuvenescimento dos maciços, e no retrabalhamento cíclico do embasamento encaixante. Esses eventos, associados à faciologia dos granitoides porfiríticos e sienogranitos que compõem a área de estudo, respondem pela atual configuração morfológica dos setores elevados.
To the Problems of Ensuring Energy and Climate Security in Germany
Authors: Kokeev A.
Published: January 2023

The article discusses the most dire problems of ensuring the energy and climate security of Germany and the political measures taken by Federal Chancellor O. Scholz’s government formed in 2021. Considering the sharply exacerbated situation in international politics as of 2022, adopting urgent and radical measures in order to reduce Germany’s dependance on energy import and to diversify it, along with actions in climate change mitigation, all have become priorities for the new coalition government in Berlin. Current strategy is aimed at the combination of economic growth with reduced energy consumption, strict measures on energy saving and enhancing the share of renewable energy sources. A crucial part in creating and implementing this strategy is played by new members of the government from ‘the Greens’ – R. Habeck, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, and A. Baerbock, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs. The relation between energetic and ecological spheres, their impact on internal and external security is analyzed. The author looks into exact measures and mechanisms that ensure energy and climate security, also while addressing questions about the overall perception of respective threats among German expert community and society. The conclusion made is that in present-day circumstances the problems of energy security, climate change mitigation and shifting to carbon-free economy greatly affect Berlin’s foreign policy and foreign economic strategies, as well as Germany’s relations with EU partners, Eastern European countries and Russia.
REB’s Statistical Series: Surveys of Agricultural Enterprises
Authors: Aukutsionek S. , Batyaeva A. , Dyomina N. , Egorov A. , Matveev A.
Published: January 2023

The article presents unique data on the Russian agricultural sector, which has been gathered by the Russian Economic Barometer for more than 30 years. There is published statistics reflecting the attitude of the heads of agricultural enterprises towards the economic policy of the government. There are presented data revealing the degree of importance for the agricultural producers of various factors limiting production and capital investments.
Metformin Therapy and Breast Cancer Incidence in the Hail Region
Authors: Osman Mhdia , Muqbel Taif , Alenzi Ahad , Alenzi Shuruq , Kalifa Nasrin , Khojali Weam , Elagib Halima Mustafa , Hussein Weiam , Abdallah Marwa H.
Published: January 2023

Background: Metformin is a drug used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes, especially those who suffer from obesity. It is also used in the treatment of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This disease has been shown to be related to insulin resistance and multiplied blood sugar ranges. Further, it has been found that the use of metformin improves the menstrual cycles and ovulation rates of these women. Methods: A structured questionnaire will be conducted to determine the prevalence of breast cancer among women using metformin in the Ha’il region. Result: Incidence of breast cancer among women using metformin in the Ha’il region is very low. Conclusions: According to previous findings, metformin has been linked to lower breast cancer risk in women with type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, the findings of this study have corroborated the literature for the same by indicating that there is a substantial connection between metformin use and a lower risk of breast cancer in women with type 2 diabetes
Residents’ Perceptions on Ecosystem Services Provided by the Urban Green Spaces in Malaysia
Authors: How Ying Tan , Kibria Abu SMG , Nath Tapan Kumar
Published: January 2023

Residents’ perceptions on ecosystem services (ESs) provided by urban green spaces (UGSs) are vital for developing sustainable cities. However, there has been limited research on this issue in Malaysia. The aim of this paper is to assess Malaysians’ perceptions on ESs provided UGSs and how their perceptions are influenced by different socio-demographic factors. We used a structured online questionnaire and obtained 645 responses on 16 ESs from regulatory, cultural, and supporting ES categories. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regressions were used for data analysis. In general, city dwellers have high positive perceptions on ESs provided by UGSs. Their perceptions for global climate regulation, noise buffering, pest regulation, spiritual, and research and education services would likely to significantly increase as they grow older. Households with moderate income have significantly greater perceptions of microclimate regulation, air filtration and aesthetic services. Having non-tertiary level education would significantly lower their perceptions of global climate and microclimate regulation, spiritual, aesthetics, and recreational services. Tertiary educated residents with non-environmental degrees also showed similar associations. Infrequent visits to UGSs would likely to significantly reduce the perception of global climate regulation, noise buffering, runoff reduction, erosion control, spiritual, and aesthetics services. People living far (>5km) from the UGSs also have significantly lower perceptions of microclimate regulation, air filtration services. Suggestions are made to incorporate ESs related content in pre-university curriculum and establishing small parks in neighborhoods to improve knowledge and uses of UGSs. These findings would assist urban planners designing environmentally sound urban policies and thereby improving human wellbeing in the cities.
Characterization of Galectin Fusion Proteins with Glycoprotein Affinity Columns and Binding Assays
Authors: Dey Carina , Palm Philip , Elling Lothar
Published: January 2023

Galectins are β-galactosyl-binding proteins that fulfill essential physiological functions. Recently, we introduced galectin-1 (Gal-1) and galectin-3 (Gal-3) as fusion proteins of a His6-tag, a SNAP-tag, and a fluorescent protein. We characterized their binding in ELISA-type assays and their application in cell-surface binding. In the present study, we have constructed further fusion proteins of galectins with fluorescent protein color code. The fusion proteins of Gal-1, Gal-3, and Gal-8 were purified by affinity chromatography. For this, we have prepared glycoprotein affinity resins based on asialofetuin (ASF) and fetuin and combined this in a two-step purification with Immobilized Metal Affinity chromatography (IMAC) to get pure and active galectins. Purified galectin fractions were analyzed by size-exclusion chromatography. The binding characteristics to ASF of solely His6-tagged galectins and galectin fusion proteins were compared. As an example, we demonstrate a 1.6-3-fold increase in binding efficiency for HSYGal-3 (His6-SNAP-yellow fluorescent protein-Gal-3) compared to the HGal-3 (His6-Gal-3). Our results reveal an apparent higher binding efficiency for galectin SNAP-tag fusion proteins compared to His6-tagged galectins which are independent of the purification mode. This is also demonstrated by the binding of galectin fusion proteins to extracellular glycoconjugates laminin, fibronectin, and collagen IV. Our results indicate the probable involvement of the SNAP-tag in apparently higher binding signals, which we discuss in this study.
Low Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Canine and Feline Serum Samples Collected during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Hong Kong and Korea
Authors: Go Yun Young , Carrai Maura , Choi Yan Ru , Brackman Christopher J. , Tam Karina W.S. , Law Pierra Y.T. , Woodhouse Fiona , Gray Jane , Kim Ji Hun , Park Joohyung , Jeon Chae Won , Jang Hyomi , Magouras Ioannis , Decaro Nicola , Cheng Samuel MS , Peiris Malik , Beatty Julia A. , Barrs Vanessa R.
Published: January 2023

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has affected millions of people worldwide since its emergence in 2019. The current global pandemic was driven by human-to-human transmission. Knowing the zoonotic origin of the disease and the potential capacity of the virus to adapt to other species, it is important to understand the extent of natural SARS-CoV-2 infection of animals, in particular cats and dogs in households that are in direct contact with their owners. Hong Kong and Seoul are two of the most densely-populated urban cities in Asia, where companion animals often live in close contact with humans. In this study, we screened sera from 1,040 cats and 855 dogs during the early phase of the pandemic in Hong Kong and Seoul for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies by using an ELISA that detects antibodies against the receptor binding domain (RBD) of the viral spike protein. Sera testing positive on ELISA were also tested for the presence of neutralizing antibodies using a surrogate virus neutralization (sVNT) and plaque reduction neutralization test (PRNT). Among feline sera, 4.51% and 2.54% of samples from Korea and Hong Kong, respectively, tested ELISA positive. However only 1.64% of samples from Korea and 0.18% from Hong Kong tested positive by sVNT, while only 0.41% of samples from Korea tested positive by PRNT. Among canine samples, 4.94% and 6.46% from Korea and Hong Kong, respectively, tested positive by ELISA, while only 0.29% sera from Korea were positive on sVNT and no canine sera tested positive by PRNT. These results confirm a low seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 exposure in companion animals in Korea and Hong Kong. The discordance between RBD-ELISA and neutralization tests may indicate possible ELISA cross-reactivity with other coronaviruses, especially in canine sera.