bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Item-level Implicit Affective Measures Reveal the Uncanny Valley of Robot Faces
Authors: Yamaguchi Motonori
Published: September 2024

As the opportunity to interact with humanoid robots and virtual avatars increases, the emotional impact of the interaction with these artificial agents becomes an important consideration. The uncanny valley effect is a psychological phenomenon relevant to such a consideration. Although the uncanny valley remained untested for several decades, recent empirical studies confirmed the uncanny valley effect when human observers rated their liking of robots’ faces. To uncover the uncanny valley in behavioral measures of affective response, the present study used two implicit affective tasks, affective priming and single-category IAT. Positivity scores for each of the images of robot faces were derived and were plotted against the humanness rating of the robot faces. The results demonstrated the uncanny valley effect in these implicit behavioral measures. The finding indicates the effectiveness of using these implicit measures to assess affective responses to individual items rather than to groups of items, and it suggests the potential of these behavioral paradigms for wider application outside laboratory research.
Psychological well-being factors and the likelihood of transitioning from overweight and obesity to normal weight at population level: Evidence from two cohort studies of UK adults
Authors: Putra I Gusti Ngurah Edi , Daly Michael , Robinson Eric
Published: September 2024

We examined the prospective associations between psychological well-being related factors (depressive symptoms, life satisfaction, self-efficacy) and transitioning from overweight and obesity to normal body weight) (vs. persistence of overweight and obesity) and change in body mass index (BMI). We used multiple baselines and follow-ups from the National Child and Development Study (NCDS) (8,513 observations) and the British Cohort Study (BCS) (11,113 observations). A proportion (8-9%) of participants with overweight and obesity (BMI ≥ 25) at baseline transitioned into normal weight (BMI 18.5 - < 25) by follow-ups. There was no evidence of better psychological well-being related factors (e.g., lower depressive symptoms) associated with a transition from overweight and obesity to normal weight or reduced BMI in each cohort and pooled cohort analyses. However, age and gender were associated with the transition. Therefore, better psychological well-being may not be associated with likelihood of weight loss once obesity is developed in adulthood.
Métodos para evaluar la adquisición de habilidades blandas enfocados en el desarrollo personal, en el contexto universitario
Authors: Hoyos Melissa Hernandez , Gonzalez-Cordoba Alejandra , Lobelo-Giraldo Natalia , Lopez-Prada Angela , Luna-Viaña Mariana , del Socorro Moreno Luna Isabel , Palencia-Sánchez Francisco
Published: September 2024

Introducción: El inicio de la vida universitaria implica grandes cambios que requieren adaptaciones personales, sociales y académicas. En la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (PUJ), los estudiantes adquieren tanto habilidades técnicas como blandas. El desarrollo personal, que incluye autoconciencia, resiliencia y habilidades interpersonales, es fundamental para que los estudiantes se adapten a la vida universitaria, establezcan relaciones saludables y superen desafíos, complementando su formación técnica para un crecimiento integral.Objetivos: El objetivo principal es identificar y adaptar herramientas de evaluación del desarrollo personal entre los estudiantes de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (PUJ). Métodos: Se realizó una revisión de la literatura para comparar diversas herramientas de evaluación, incluyendo el Soft Skills Inventory (SSI), la Positive Thinking Skills Scale (PTSS) y la Grit Scale. Las herramientas se analizaron según sus propiedades psicométricas, relevancia para el desarrollo personal y aplicabilidad en el contexto universitario. Resultados: El Soft Skills Inventory (SSI) fue identificado como la herramienta más adecuada para evaluar el desarrollo personal en la PUJ, aunque se requieren su traducción al español y adaptación cultural. Conclusiones: El SSI es una herramienta valiosa para evaluar el desarrollo personal en estudiantes universitarios, pero futuras investigaciones deben centrarse en su adaptación cultural y validación para la población estudiantil de la PUJ.
Status of Construction Safety in Local Road Bridge Construction and its Consequences in Project Implementation: A Study in Gandaki Province, Nepal
Authors: Joshi Hari Prasad , Adhikari Chaitanya Raj
Published: September 2024

After federalization of Nepal, bridge construction in local roads by provincial levels is in increasing trend. Being highly technical and of risky nature, construction safety needs to be ensured in bridge construction. However, in countries like Nepal, safety issues are considered, with follow up measures, only after the accidents occur at construction sites. In this context, this study aims to assess the present status and consequences of construction safety in local roads bridge project implementation and explore some improvements measures. A quantitative descriptive design was adopted for the study and 30 completed bridge samples from Gandaki province were selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected using questionnaire survey with 56 participants directly related to bridge construction and policy implementation. This study revealed that most of the bridge construction sites have poor workplace safety and worker’s welfare, inadequate provision and use of PPE, lack of trainings and awareness to workers as well as the absence of safety plans and method statements. Similarly, provisions for unsafe supports, shoring, formworks, concreting, and demolition were not noticed. While the absence of safety supervisor, job safety analysis, recording and reporting accident and diseases was observed, abundant cases were found where less importance was given to construction safety and use of PPE undermining the engineering and administrative hazard control methods in road bridge construction. Slip/trip/low falls, hand/leg/head injury, falling from height, eye problem, injury during erections, vehicle and electric current, cost and time overrun, substandard quality, reduced workers’ productivity, increased workers turnover, low construction safety reputation of contractor, loss/damage of land, irrigation canal, drinking water scheme, dust/noise have been found as consequences of poor safety practices. This clearly indicates that present bridge construction safety practices are inadequate and need substantial improvements for better project implementation. The major areas of improvements include safety as first priority, willingness, awareness and commitment of management, contractor and worker, selection of competent workers, formulation of specific safety rules, regulations, codes and their strict enforcement, good communication, safety training and inspection, motivation, adequate budget provision in contract for safety, provision of PPE, feeling safety as self-responsibility and use of technologies as well.
Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Detection of Virulence Genes in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
Authors: Ojha Tek Raj , Sah Anil Kumar , Karn Govind Lal , Parajuli Pramila
Published: September 2024

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the most common causes of hospital-acquired infections. It threatens worldwide public health because of its intrinsic antibiotic resistance and virulence. In this context, this research aimed to determine the occurrence of P. aeruginosa in a clinical setting, examine its susceptibility to antibiotics, and detect the presence of virulence genes, viz. exoY, oprL and toxA in all isolates. It was a cross-sectional study carried out from June 2022 to December 2022. A total of 1356 clinical specimens were collected and processed in the laboratory for Gram staining, culture techniques, and biochemical tests. The Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method was applied to examine the antibiotic susceptibility pattern and conventional PCR was used to detect the virulence genes in all confirmed P. aeruginosa isolates. 40.5% of specimens showed bacterial growth, of which only 3.02% were identified as P. aeruginosa. Among them, 61.0% were multidrug resistant and 29.2% were β-lactamase producers. Aztreonam (70.7%) was the most effective antibiotic. Among all P. aeruginosa isolates, 68.3% isolates were exoY positive, 61.0% were oprL positive and 56.1% were toxA positive. Strategic interventions are required to stop the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance as a result of the isolation of multidrug resistant (MDR) isolates carrying these virulence genes. This study can benefit the medical staff and the entire community in building a surveillance system and enhancing infection control procedures.
Prevalence Of Metabolic Syndrome in Peri and Postmenopausal Women Aged 40- 65 Years in a Tertiary Care Centre
Authors: Joshi Anshumala , Dhakal Nishchal , Giri Amrita
Published: September 2024

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a constellation of interrelated risk factors of metabolic origin— metabolic risk factors—that appear to directly promote the development of atherosclerotic cardio-vascular disease (ASCVD). Menopausal transition with its incidental hormonal changes is considered to contribute to the development of MetS. This was a hospital based cross sectional descriptive study conducted in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department of Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital, Attarkhel, Gokarneshwor-8, Kathmandu, from the 1st of September 2023 till the 29th of February 2024 after clearance from the IRC (Ref. No: 56-080/081). Convenience sampling was used among women who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of MetS among the peri and postmenopausal women and to determine which component of the diagnostic criteria of MetS was more strongly associated with MetS in our population. Women were evaluated to have MetS using both the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the National Cholesterol Education Program- Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATPIII criteria). The prevalence of MetS by the IDF criteria was 54% among the perimenopausal women and 61% among the postmenopausal women. Similarly, the prevalence of MetS according to NCEP-ATPIII was 53.5% among the perimenopausal and 65% among the postmenopausal women. All the MetS diagnostic markers showed a strong correlation with MetS (p<0.001). The prevalence of MetS is high in our population by both the IDF and NCEP-ATP III criteria, being higher in the postmenopausal population, though not statistically significant.
Association Between Deviated Nasal Septum and Function of Eustachian Tube among Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Center
Authors: Shrestha Kundan Kumar , Dhungana Anup , Rijal Anupama Shah , Joshi Rupesh Raj , Shrestha Shivani , Karki Srijana
Published: September 2024

Deviated nasal septum is the most common cause of severe and chronic nose blockage. The eustachian tube (ET) is a tube that connects the middle ear cavity and the nasopharynx and provides middle ear ventilation. The relationship between DNS and ETF is controversial in medical literature. This study tried to find the association between deviated nasal septum and function of eustachian tube. This prospective study was conducted in Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital, Otorhinolarynology Department from November 2022 to October2023 after acquiring ethical clearance from Institutional Review Committee. All the patients presenting to the outpatient clinic over the age of 19 with deviated nasal septum (DNS) were included. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS. A p value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Our study had 71 males (54.6%) and 59 females (45.4%) with mean age 37.2±15.9 years. Of 130 patients, 56 (43.1%) had DNS to right side while 74 (56.9%) to left. All patients had moderate DNS. Age group, gender, and laterality of DNS of the patient did not show any significant association with ETDQ7 score, tympanograms and middle ear pressures on either side. Moderate DNS did not affect ETF in a significant way.
Household Waste Segregation in a Ward of a Budhanilkantha Municipality, Kathmandu, Nepal
Authors: Shrestha Niraj , Joshi Sammi
Published: September 2024

The process of urbanization, which is perceived as a sign of progress, results increased number of households and their increased consumption of goods and services. This increases the volume of daily household waste which if not properly managed, can lead to various diseases and epidemics. Segregation of household waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes can make household waste management easier as the biodegradable waste whose proportion is more than 60 % of the daily household waste, can be managed at household or local level. Similarly, a large proportion of non-biodegradable waste can be recycled. This would remove great burden faced by the distant landfill sites where urban wastes are disposed on a regular basis. A study done in a ward of Budhanilkantha Municipality, an urban municipality of Kathmandu valley, which involved 592 households showed that 65% of the total households practiced waste segregation. However, the practice of household waste segregation was not significantly associated with different levels of education status or the monthly income of the family. It was also not significantly associated with the presence of open area around the house.
Exploring Mouth Opening in 3–14-year-Old Children in a Tertiary Care Centre of Nepal
Authors: Shah Priyanka , Khanal Sanskriti
Published: September 2024

Mouth opening plays a crucial role in our daily lives. Maximum mouth opening is an important parameter in the assessment of several clinical situations and its value is documented to have variations with gender, age and individual’s physical characteristics. This cross-sectional study was carried out to measure the clinical maximum mouth opening in children and its correlation with age, gender, height and weight. A total of 301 children of 3 to 14 years old were included in the study. Data was analyzed using SPSS 16. The mean maximum mouth opening seen in male was 43.17 ± 6.09 mm and in female was 42.55 ± 6.13 mm. Mouth opening differences among different gender was not significant. The mean maximum mouth opening in 3 to 5 years age group was 35.71 ± 4.88 mm, 6 to 8 years age group was 41.71 ± 4.86 mm, 9 to 11 years age group was 44.82 ± 4.61 mm, and 12 to 14 years age group was 47.73 ± 5.84 mm. There was significant difference in the mouth opening of different age groups. There was a positive significant correlation between MMO and weight (Pearson’s correlation coefficient r = 0.592; P < 0.0001) as well as between MMO and height (r = 0.616; P < 0.0001).
Application of AI Technologies in STEAM School Education
Authors: Głushkova Todorka , Malinova Anna
Published: September 2024

Artificial intelligence is increasingly and relentlessly entering all areas of our lives, including the field of education. These technologies offer numerous advantages and opportunities in carrying out various activities and tasks throughout the entire educational process. This article discusses some aspects of applying AI technologies to enhance personalization, accessibility, and interactivity in school education, especially in STEAM interest clubs. The authors aim to propose approaches for the successful integration of AI in the work of teachers and facilitators during the pre-planning phase of lessons, the preparation of personalized assignments for students, the process of testing and assessing knowledge, as well as in students' group and project work. The article shares the experience of teaching in a robotics club with 6th-grade students in a middle school. It also highlights the potential of certain chatbots to support and enrich the programming process. The authors also draw attention to some problems and challenges associated with the ethical and responsible use of these technologies
MOOCs: Global Business Goals and Local Educational Strategies
Authors: Ślósarz Anna
Published: September 2024

MOOCs are prepared by universities, research centers, business and governmental bodies. That is a device with which academic centers spread state-of-the-art knowledge, while business entities facilitate the development of competencies, particularly in business, economics and IT. The paradox is that although MOOCs courses are open to global users, they contain distinctive features of their inventors’ and administrators’ culture because they have been created locally. In order to identify the cultural characteristics evident in the content of MOOC courses, 267 courses on creative writing posted on five platforms were analyzed: Coursera (USA), FutureLearn (UK), XuetangX (China), JMOOC (Japan) and Skill Academy (Indonesia). Skill Academy and Coursera were focused on business-marketing goals, although they represented different cultures. Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian courses reflected the responsiveness of those cultures and were people- and affiliation-oriented. They employed a holistic approach to teaching (emphasis on context), i.e. operated with live lectures, which had not happened on Western platforms. Therefore, the conviction that MOOC is a mirror of the culture in which it was created should be considered a myth. It is the MOOC platform that presents the interests of the administrators and owners. Platform owners differ in their goals: academic (general knowledge transfer becoming a thing of the past after the commercialization of Coursera and edX), marketing (focused on gaining customers and employees) or economic-political (XuetangX). For a MOOC to be useful to representatives of another culture, not only translation into another language is needed, but also a proper modification of learning objectives and methods.
Interactive RShiny Reports – Independence and Autonomy in Medical Data Visualization
Authors: Marcinkowska Justyna , Roszak Magdalena
Published: September 2024

The article discusses the use of the R language, especially the RShiny tool, to create interactive reports in the field of medical data analysis. The authors emphasize the need for an interdisciplinary approach to teaching statistics among medical students. An alternative to traditional static reports was presented, proposing the creation of interactive web applications that enable exploration, analysis and visualization of medical data changing in real time. The use of the R language as an open source tool allows for the development of medical students' competences in the field of data analysis and the adaptation of research tools to individual needs. A draft lesson plan using sample medical data on cervical cancer was also presented, along with a proposal for specific analyzes of these data and their visualization using interactive RShiny reports. The article ends with a discussion on the role of learning the R language in the education of students of Polish medical universities and the need to expand the educational offer for them with courses in data analysis in an open source environment.
Czytaj po polsku. T. 13: Eliza Orzeszkowa: „Gloria victis”. Materiały pomocnicze do nauki języka polskiego jako obcego. Edycja dla początkujących (poziom A1–A2)
Authors: Nowak-Kaczmarek Magdalena , Stasiak Paulina
Published: September 2024

Książeczka to trzynasty tom materiałów pomocniczych do nauki języka polskiego jako obcego. Adresowana jest do osób początkujących (opracowanie składa się z 300 słów), które chcą poznać polską klasykę literacką i wzbogacić swój zasób słownictwa. Publikacja zawiera streszczenie noweli Gloria victis Elizy Orzeszkowej oraz zestawy ćwiczeń, których celem jest doskonalenie świeżo zdobytej przez obcokrajowców szeroko pojętej wiedzy językowej oraz ogólnokulturowej. W tomie zamieszczono słowniczek zawierający wszystkie wyrazy użyte w tekście opowiedzianej noweli (w formach gramatycznych, w jakich wystąpiły w tekście, i wzbogacone o gramatyczne informacje, np. formy podstawowe, tj. słownikowe, czy rekcje, a więc wiadomości przydatne dla osób uczących się języka polskiego).
Prawda obrazu czy obraz prawdy? Wizualne komponenty polskiej literatury reportażowej w dobie płynnego faktografizmu
Authors: Frukacz-Lewandowska Katarzyna
Published: September 2024

Celem artykułu jest charakterystyka widocznego w ostatnich latach zwrotu wizualnego w polskiej literaturze reportażowej. Refleksję nad rzeczonym problemem profilują dwie tezy. Po pierwsze, rośnie znaczenie komponentów graficznych, które sąsiadują z tekstem dokumentalnym lub współtworzą materialną przestrzeń książek klasyfikowanych jako reportaże. Po drugie, wizualne aspekty publikacji z tego nurtu coraz częściej wykraczają poza wąsko pojmowany dokumentaryzm na skutek odrzucenia reguły przezroczystości semantycznej. Analiza ukierunkowana wyróżnionymi tezami i poparta odwołaniami do semiotyki obrazu obejmuje dwie grupy zagadnień. Pierwszą stanowią efekty wizualne będące następstwem określonych zabiegów edytorskich, w tym wynikające z układu typograficznego tekstu. Drugą tworzą fotografie wykorzystywane w książkach non fiction w charakterze narzędzia sensotwórczego. W ramach egzemplifikacji badanych procesów przywołano wybrane publikacje Mariusza Szczygła, Filipa Springera, Wojciecha Tochmana, Jarosława Mikołajewskiego i Marcina Kołodziejczyka. Kontekstem rozważań jest zauważalny w dobie ponowoczesnej kryzys ortodoksyjnie pojmowanego faktografizmu, skutkujący upłynnieniem pojęcia faktu i popularyzacją alternatywnych wobec reportażu form quasi-niefikcjonalnych.
Półka filmowa okiem kamery. Polscy operatorzy w Hollywood – artyści czy rzemieślnicy?
Authors: Tambor Agnieszka
Published: September 2024

Z całą pewnością spośród polskich artystów filmowych największymi gwiazdami na światowym firmamencie są polscy operatorzy. To oni już w latach 60. budowali renomę polskich filmowców w Hollywood i otwierali drogę swoim młodszym kolegom. „Swego czasu Jack Nicholson pół żartem, pół serio twierdził, że bez udziału Polaków nie wyobraża sobie dobrze sfotografowanego filmu. Talent, warsztat i zaradność naszych operatorów przyniosły im uwielbienie hollywoodzkich reżyserów i producentów oraz uznanie na całym świecie” (Top 10…, 2013). Jednak wciąż relatywnie niewielu Polaków zdaje sobie sprawę z faktu, iż ludzie, o których mowa, brali udział w produkcji największych światowych hitów – filmów, które są uwielbiane przez publiczność na całym globie, zarabiają miliardy dolarów i zdobywają prestiżowe nagrody na największych światowych festiwalach. Autorka artykułu wymienia nazwiska tych, bez których światowe kino nie byłoby takie samo. Bohaterami tekstu są: Dariusz Wolski, Sławomir Idziak, Janusz Kamiński, Andrzej Sekuła i Łukasz Bielan. Wspomina się także o takich ważnych nazwiskach jak: Adam Holender, Łukasz Żal, Alexander Gruszynski i Andrzej Bartkowiak.
Góry „na opak”. O nowej tendencji w ramach mountaineering non fiction
Authors: Dutka Elżbieta
Published: September 2024

Wspinaczka wysokogórska jest uważana za jeden z symptomów europejskiej nowoczesności, pozwalający śledzić przemiany w kulturze i znajdujący odzwierciedlenie w literaturze. Twórczość o tematyce alpinistycznej, pomimo niezwykłej popularności wśród czytelników, nie budzi większego zainteresowania naukowców. Celem artykułu jest zapełnienie tej luki badawczej. Autorka analizuje nową tendencję, która zarysowała się w polskim pisarstwie alpinistycznym o charakterze non fiction wraz z ukazaniem się w 2011 roku książki Olgi Morawskiej Góry na opak, czyli rozmowy o czekaniu. W zbiorze rozmów przeprowadzonych przez wdowę po himalaiście z bliskimi polskich wspinaczy (m.in. Wandy Rutkiewicz, Jerzego Kukuczki, Andrzeja Zawady) nastąpiło znaczące odwrócenie perspektyw osobowych i przestrzennych. O wyprawach wysokogórskich opowiadają osoby, które na nich nie były, a najwyższe szczyty Ziemi pokazywane są z oddalenia i z niskiego punktu widzenia. Skłania to do postawienia pytań o nadawcę, bohatera i odbiorcę oraz cele nie tylko wspomnianej książki Morawskiej, lecz także wielu podobnych publikacji z zakresu mountaineering non fiction (np. Anny Kamińskiej, Beaty Sabały-Zielińskiej, Katarzyny Zdanowicz). Nowego wymiaru nabierają w nich zagadnienia związane z literacką topografią gór. Wykorzystując narzędzia podsuwane przez geopoetykę, w artykule postawiono tezę, że w tych utworach przestrzeń górska wyznaczana jest nie tyle przez bezpośrednie doświadczenia i profesjonalny opis wspinaczki, ile przez emocje. W opowieściach o górach „na opak” krajobrazy sensualne wypierane są przez przestrzenie intymne i topografie emotywne. Wraz z tymi przesunięciami w tradycyjnie mocno zmaskulinizowanym pisarstwie alpinistycznym pojawiły się w większym stopniu opowieści kobiece i narracje o traumie związanej ze śmiertelnymi wypadkami w czasie zdobywania najwyższych szczytów.
Różnorodność gatunkowa i tematyczna fan fiction w monografii Julii Eleny Goldmann pt. Fan Fiction Genres: Gender, Sexuality, Relationships and Family in the Fandoms “Star Trek” and “Supernatural”
Authors: Pudo Dorota
Published: September 2024

Niniejszy artykuł jest recenzją nowo opublikowanej monografii Julii Eleny Goldmann pt. Fan Fiction Genres: Gender, Sexuality, Relationships and Family in the Fandoms “Star Trek” and “Supernatural”. Rozprawa ta wydaje się ważna z kilku powodów. Jest interesującym wkładem w dziedzinę fan studies, która dopiero od niedawna rozwija się w Polsce ma interdyscyplinarny charakter; stanowi wypełnienie luki zwłaszcza w literaturoznawczych ujęciach działalności literackiej fanów; porusza problem reprezentacji w twórczości fanowskiej tak ważnych zjawisk społecznych jak płeć kulturowa, seksualność czy rodzina. Recenzja przybliża kolejne rozdziały publikacji, pochylając się przede wszystkim nad stroną metodologiczną. Goldmann omawia wytwory fanowskie na podstawie próby złożonej z kilku najpopularniejszych fanfikcji dotyczących dwóch wybranych fandomów, należących do określonych podgatunków w ramach slashu – gatunku fan fiction ukazującego romans dwóch mężczyzn. Celem analizy tych tekstów jest wyłonienie schematów narracyjnych typowych dla każdego z tych podgatunków, głównie poprzez weryfikowanie obecności motywów zaobserwowanych przez naukowców wcześniej badających slash. Równolegle autorka przygląda się reprezentacji płci kulturowej, seksualności i rodziny w próbkach każdego gatunku. Mimo pewnych zastrzeżeń metodologicznych opracowanie kończy się wnioskiem, iż recenzowana rozprawa stanowi bogatą i rzetelną analizę rozpatrywanych zjawisk, co przesądza o jej użyteczności dla wszystkich badaczy fandomu, a szczególnie jego amatorskiej twórczości literackie
Anamorfoza literatury: kobieca eseistyka jako gatunek hybrydowy na przykładzie eseju Joanny Mueller
Authors: De Carlo Andrea F.
Published: September 2024

Opierając się na najbardziej znaczącym w literaturze polskiej eseju o macierzyństwie, Powlekać rosnące. Apokryfy prenatalne (2013) pióra Joanny Mueller, autor omawia rolę, jaką w procesie autodeterminacji odgrywa kobieca eseistyka oraz jej hybrydowy charakter. Ponadto prezentuje, jak eseistyka literacka – poprzez kreowanie opowiadania, historii percypowanej przez struktury narracyjne – wpływa na indywidualne kształtowanie każdego dzieła i na osobiste doświadczenie twórcze.
Mental health of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans: Review of population studies
Authors: Thompson James M. , VanTil Linda D. , Zamorski Mark A. , Garber Bryan , Dursun Sanela , Fikretoglu Deniz , Ross David , Richardson J. Donald , Sareen Jitender , Sudom Kerry , Courchesne Cyd , Pedlar David J.
Published: September 2024

Introduction: The mental health of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) populations emerged as an important concern in the wake of difficult CAF deployments in the 1990s. This article is the first comprehensive summary of findings from subsequent surveys of mental health and well-being in CAF Veterans, undertaken to inform mental health service renewals by CAF Health Services and Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). Methods: Epidemiological findings in journal publications and government reports were summarized from four cross-sectional national surveys: a survey of Veterans participating in VAC programs in 1999 and three surveys of health and well-being representative of whole populations of Veterans in 2003, 2010, and 2013. Results: Although most Veterans had good mental health, many had mental health problems that affected functioning, well-being, and service utilization. Recent Veterans had a higher prevalence of mental health problems than the general Canadian population, earlier-era Veterans, and possibly the serving population. There were associations between mental health conditions and difficult adjustment to civilian life, physical health, and multiple socio-demographic factors. Mental health problems were key drivers of disability. Comparisons with other studies were complicated by methodological, era, and cultural differences. Discussion: The survey findings support ongoing multifactorial approaches to optimizing mental health and well-being in CAF Veterans, including strong military-to-civilian transition support and access to effective mental and physical health services. Studies underway of transitioning members and families in the peri-release period of the military-to-civilian transition and longitudinal studies of mental health in Veterans will address important knowledge gaps.
CENÁRIOS DE MUDANÇAS CLIMÁTICAS E EFEITOS NA ENTALPIA COMO ÍNDICE BIOMETEOROLÓGICO
Authors: Sarnighausen Valéria Cristina Rodrigues , Noris Francisco José , Franco José Rafael , Campos Firmo Sousa , Nardi Júnior Geraldo de , Sevegnani Kelly Boticeli , Sartori Diogo de Lucca
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo teve como objetivo estimar valores de entalpia (kJ/kg de ar seco) utilizando os aumentos de temperatura dos cenários preconizados pelo International Painel of Climate Change (IPCC), conforme informações do Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6). A temperatura global em 2081-2100 é estimada em 1°C a 1,8°C mais alta do que entre 1850 e 1900 no melhor cenário de emissões e de 3,3°C a 5,7°C mais alta no pior cenário. Os aumentos de temperatura foram feitos sobre as temperaturas médias e máximas do período. Foram utilizadas séries históricas de 5 anos do Banco de Dados Meteorológicos para Ensino e Pesquisa (BDMEP) do Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia (INMET), para os cálculos da entalpia média (hmed) e média máxima (hmmáx) mensais de 5 cidades brasileiras, destaques na produção de origem animal no Brasil (aves poedeiras, frango de corte, suínos, bovino de corte e de leite). Os resultados apontam aumento progressivo da carga térmica do ambiente ao longo dos anos, e picos de entalpia do ar fora das faixas de conforto térmico para todos os sistemas de produção, com alerta para aves poedeiras e frango de corte com situações alarmantes de estresse térmico por calor na maior parte do ano. 
Palavras-chave: aquecimento global; ambiência animal; bem-estar animal; produção animal.
 
Climate change scenarios and effects on the enthalpy as a biometeorological index
 
ABSTRACT: This article aimed to estimate enthalpy values (kJ/kg dry air) using the temperature increases of the scenarios recommended by the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), according to information from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6). The global temperature in 2081-2100 is estimated to be 1°C to 1.8°C higher than between 1850 and 1900 in the best emissions scenario and 3.3°C to 5.7°C higher in the worst scenario. The temperature increases were made based on the average and maximum temperatures of the period. A historical series of 5 years from the Meteorological Database for Teaching and Research (BDMEP) of the National Institute of Meteorology (INMET) was used to calculate the monthly average (hmed) and maximum average (hmmáx) enthalpy of 5 Brazilian cities, highlights in animal production in Brazil (laying hens, broilers, pigs, beef cattle and dairy cattle). The results indicate a progressive increase in the thermal load of the environment over the years and peaks of air enthalpy outside the thermal comfort ranges for all production systems, with alerts for laying hens and broilers with alarming situations of thermal stress due to heat for most of the year.
Keywords: animal ambiance; animal welfare; animal production; global warming.
DEPENDENCE OF THE MONGOLIAN OAK GROWTH ON WEATHER FACTORS
Authors: Makarenko V.P. , Sivak L.V.
Published: September 2024

In the article, the authors analyze the Mongolian oak shoots annual growth values in the Bastak nature reserve. They provide the annual growth of shoots average values for different years and note the features of shoots formed from buds in different locations. It is observed a dependence of shoots increment amount on weather conditions. A warm spring period brings a large amount of growth of shoots increment, while a lower growth is characteristic of cool springs.
FLORA OF VASCULAR PLANTS IN OAK FORESTS OF THE BASTAK RESERVE
Authors: Lonkina E.S. , Rubtsova T.A.
Published: September 2024

The article provides information about the types of oak forests, their species richness and distribution in the Bastak state nature reserve. The greatest floral diversity is characteristic of lowland shrub-forb oak forests. An ecological analysis of the oak forests flora is given in relation to moisture. Mesophytes dominate in flora of various oak forests types.
INFLUENCE OF AIR TEMPERATURE, PRECIPITATIONS AMOUNT AND WATER LEVEL ON THE ZEYA RESERVOIR COASTAL LAND INVERTEBRATES
Authors: Ignatenko E.V. , Ignatenko Y.S.
Published: September 2024

The authors presents the results of analysis concerning the weather conditions and water level affect on the invertebrates number in the Zeya Reservoir, noted in the inventory for 2011–2023, on the «experiment» and «control»coastal slope areas. It is found that rising water levels in reservoirs influence the number of certain taxa from the pedobionts group. The current year temperature and precipitation have had an evident affect on the number of invertebrates and macrotaxonomic richness and diversity indices (MTD) within the reservoir zone (the «experiment» site). There is a correlation between the MBR indices and those of the current year precipitations in the «living Gilyuya» zone (the «control» area); the influence of other parameters is small. The influence of last year weather conditions has not been identified.
ABOUT THE CONTENT OF MERCURY IN SOME SPECIES OF FISH OF THE AMUR RIVER
Authors: Khomchenko O.S.
Published: September 2024

The results of a study of mercury content in the muscle tissue of five species of fish caught in the Amur River are presented. The detected concentrations did not exceed the maximum permissible limits established by TR CU 021/2011. However, for some specimens the mercury concentration approached the maximum, which suggested that there was a risk of mercury accumulation in the body of fish above the MPC over the next few years of life under constant conditions.
Analysis of the northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus) dynamics on the Tyuleniy Island based on a simple mathematical model of local population
Authors: Zhdanova O.L. , Bondrova O.V. , Kuzin A.E. , Frisman Е.Ya.
Published: September 2024

The northern fur seal (Callorhin usursinus), inhabiting North Pacific, has long been a valuable commercial target. This work continues a series of studies aimed at analyzing the dynamics and reproductive characteristics of the northern fur seal population on the Tyuleniy Island. The paper provides analyzes of intrapopulation parameters influence on the population sex ratio and pups production.
ASSESSMENT OF THE OIL AND GAS GENERATION POTENTIAL OF PALEOGENE DEPOSITS IN THE WESTERN PART OF THE SANJIANG-MIDDLE AMUR SEDIMENTARY BASIN
Authors: Prokhorova P.N.
Published: September 2024

The prospects of oil and gas potential of Paleogene deposits of the Sanjiang-Middle Amur sedimentary basin based on one-dimensional digital models have been assessed. The results obtained indicate that the formation of first-generation gas is predicted in both the Birofelsky and Preobrazhenovsky graben from a depth of about 1000–1300 m. The main sources of hydrocarbon generation are the deposits of the Lower Chernorechenskaya formation and the Paleocene complex. The most promising for the generation of liquid hydrocarbons is the Preobrazhenovsky graben, where oil generation is currently predicted from a depth of about 2000–2500 m.
LITHOCHEMISTRY OF THE USSURI–AMUR INTERFLUVE FINE-GRAINED TERRIGENOUS ROCKS
Authors: Medvedeva S.A. , Malinovsky A.I.
Published: September 2024

The lithochemical characteristics of the Late Mesozoic fine-grained terrigenous rocks of the Ussuri-Amur interfluve is described. The paleoclimate of the demolition areas has been reconstructed.
PETROMAGNETIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAGLOY MASSIF ROCKS (KHABAROVSK KRAI, AMUR REGION): RELATION WITH CONDITIONS OF FORMATION AND METALLOGENY
Authors: Konovalova E.A. , Shvalov V.A. , Taltykin Yu.V.
Published: September 2024

The Magloy massif is part of the Anajakan ore zone, in which, according to the results of early studies, gold-quartz, gold-sulfide and copper-porphyry types of mineralization are widely represented. Porphyry copper deposits are associated with rocks of the magnetite series (oxidizing conditions). This work shows the connection between the redox conditions of the Magloy massif granitoids formation and its ore specialization.
MULTIYEAR NITRATE CONTENT DYNAMICS IN THE WATER OF PYROGENICALLY ALTERED WATERSHEDS OF TAIGA RIVERS
Authors: Shesterkin V.P. , Shesterkina N.M.
Published: September 2024

It is considered the influence of catastrophic fires on nitrates content in taiga rivers water in 1998. Their long-term flow into the river network is shown by the authors.
PROBLEMS OF INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS OF THE COMPOSITION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS IN NATURAL WATERS
Authors: Poturay V.A.
Published: September 2024

Solid phase extraction (SPE) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) are a well-known tandem of highly sensitive methods for the determination of trace organic contaminants in natural waters. However, in their application, the researcher may encounter a number of problems that affect the final result. In this paper, the problems of using SPE and GC-MS for the analysis of organic matter (OM) in natural waters are discussed and solutions are proposed.
MODELING OF ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC PROCESSES IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS OF RUSSIA
Authors: Druzhinin P.V.
Published: September 2024

Based on the data of four European regions, fully or partially included in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, it is made the analysis of their economic and environmental indicators relationship for 2000–2021 and built corresponding models. The author shows that for the above mentioned period the environmental situation improvement has become possible due to the economy modernization and investments to more efficient technologies with less impact on the environment.
URBAN PLANNING CONSTRAINTS IN THE IRKUTSK-2 MICRODISTRICT DEVELOPMEN
Authors: Bubnovich D.A. , Zelenyuk Y.M.
Published: September 2024

The article considers zone, located within the boundaries of the Irkutsk-2 micro district, with special conditions for territory use (ZSCUT). The authors carried out the analysis of such zones impact on ecological situation and prospects for that territory development. Special attention is paid to the integrated development of the territory, i.e. the built-up areas development as a way to ensure balanced and sustainable development of the neighborhood.
MINING AND METALLURGICAL CLUSTERS: CONDITIONS AND PROSPECTS FOR THEIR FORMATION IN THE FAR EAST OF RUSSIA
Authors: Kryukov V.G. , Cherkashina I.A.
Published: September 2024

The practice of forming industrial nodes, complexes, and clusters has not yet developed in the Russian Far East. At the same time, managers of a number of enterprises are beginning to discuss the issue of creating horizontal groupings of enterprises. This process specifics require scientific substantiation of the unification conditions and prospects.
Osnovy obucheniia propedevtike budushchikh dizainerov v sovremennykh usloviiakh
Authors: Shepilova Vera Anatolevna
Published: September 2024

The study reveals the specifics of teaching basic art disciplines in the junior courses of the undergraduate direction of the Design 54.03.01. Modern conditions are presented that form the sphere of professional activity of future designers. It reflects the importance of introducing students to moral, ethical and aesthetic values. Attention is focused on creating an artistic image as the fundamental principles of compositional tasks. The fundamental significance of the Propaedeutics discipline is revealed. Didactic teaching principles in the context of design education are outlined. The author's set of propaedeutics exercises is disclosed, which have increasing complexity, coordination of interdisciplinary ties and the development of the emotional sphere of students. The logic of interaction and continuity of disciplines can be traced. Features of training using computer tools and the use of neural networks in training are disclosed. The conditions for the further development of the designer in the professional field on the basis of fundamental knowledge are formulated.
El acto de ser del universo en el pensa-miento de Leonardo Polo como funda-mento teórico del Derecho ambiental
Authors: Azanza Torres María Luisa
Published: September 2024

Introducción: La protección jurídica del medio ambiente se fundamenta en dos teorías principales: antropocentrismo y ecocentrismo, que influyen en la normativa ambiental de los países. El filósofo Leonardo Polo ofrece una tercera vía, basada en su concepción del universo como un acto de ser único y la persona como un ser extracósmico. Metodología: Se realiza un análisis comparativo entre las concepciones antropocéntrica y ecocéntrica, contrastándolas con el pensamiento poliano sobre el acto de ser y la esencia del universo, para proponer una nueva fundamentación jurídica del derecho ambiental. Resultados: El análisis muestra que el antropocentrismo prioriza los intereses humanos y el ecocentrismo subordina a las personas frente a los ecosistemas. En cambio, la visión de Polo presenta una perspectiva más inclusiva, donde el ser humano y el universo se conciben como una unidad interrelacionada. Discusión: La propuesta de Polo ofrece un enfoque intermedio, superando las limitaciones del antropocentrismo y el ecocentrismo, al reconocer tanto la importancia de los intereses humanos como la totalidad del universo, en una relación interdependiente. Conclusiones: El pensamiento de Leonardo Polo ofrece una base más integral para la fundamentación del derecho ambiental, permitiendo un equilibrio entre la protección de los ecosistemas y las necesidades humanas dentro de un marco filosófico unificado.
La financiación multilateral de la educación en América Latina y el Caribe
Authors: Beltrán Viedma María José , Moral Pajares Encarnación , Gallego-Valero Leticia
Published: September 2024

Introducción: La educación es un derecho humano, motor del desarrollo e instrumento fundamental para acabar con la pobreza y fomentar la prosperidad común. En la actualidad, el Banco Mundial es la principal fuente de financiación externa para la educación en América Latina y el Caribe (ALC). Metodología: A partir de la información que ofrece la base de datos del Banco Mundial y la bibliografía consultada, el objetivo de esta investigación es conocer el monto que el Banco Mundial ha destinado al sector educativo en los países de ALC a partir del lanzamiento de la Estrategia de educación 2020. Resultados: La institución financiera ejecutó 88 proyectos en este sector en 22 países de la región entre 2010 y 2022. Discusión: Analizar cómo ha evolucionado la cuantía asignada en los últimos años, qué importancia relativa tienen los fondos recibidos en el total de activos financieros gestionados por la entidad, cuál es el origen de los recursos, qué tipo de actuaciones financia y, por último, cuál es la distribución geográfica de las operaciones por países. Conclusiones: Caracterizar cuantitativa y cualitativamente las actuaciones de la organización financiera multilateral en favor de la formación y la capacitación en los países en desarrollo.
EFFECTIVE RECOGNITION OF MISINFORMATION WITH THE HELP OF NEURAL NETWORKS: FOCUS ON THE DETECTION OF EMOTIONAL IMPACT
Authors:   State University of Information and Communication Technologies, Kyiv, Rabchun D. I.
Published: September 2024

The research focuses on the study of effective methods for automated disinformation recognition using advanced neural network and natural language processing techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on identifying the emotional impact that often accompanies disinformation content. The study applies innovative approaches to text analysis to identify hidden techniques for manipulating the emotional state of the audience used by disseminators of false information. The result of the study is the development of high-precision systems for recognising and categorising the emotional colouring of disinformation-related content. Such systems are able to effectively detect and filter potentially harmful materials, thereby strengthening the resilience of the information environment. The proposed solutions can make an important contribution to the fight against the spread of disinformation and contribute to improving cybersecurity by ensuring the reliability and integrity of the information space. The findings have the potential to improve the means of countering disinformation and strengthening trust in the information environment. The study also includes an analysis of the ethical aspects of using neural networks to recognise disinformation and the development of appropriate standards aimed at protecting user privacy. This comprehensive work offers a robust system for filtering and responding to potential disinformation threats, opening up new perspectives for improving cybersecurity and ensuring the reliability of the information environment.
Green Synthesis of Iron Nanoparticle, their Characterization Using Melia Azedrach Leaves Extract and its Phytochemical Analysis
Authors: Aslam Naima , Bashir Aneela , Inyat Sidra , - Sadaf , Akhter Shahzad , Akhter Wajeeha
Published: September 2024

The research aimed to create eco-friendly, affordable, and stable Iron Nanoparticles using Melia Azedarach plant extract and FeCl3 salt. The process involved extracting methanol, creating a solution, and combining it with FeCl3 salt. The nanoparticles were analyzed using FT-IR and UV-Vis spectroscopy. The study confirmed the synthesis of nanoparticles through visual examination and UV-Vis analysis, revealing a color shift from green to dark brownish-blackish and a high absorption peak at 430nm.FT-IR data showed a peak in iron nanoparticle samples, indicating O-H stretching in the phenolic group and C=O stretching in the carbonyl group. Phytochemical results showed cardiac glycoside, flavonoids, and steroids in Melia Azedarach plant extract. This research concluded that the Melia Azedarach plant leaf extract has the potential to create easy, affordable, environmentally stable, and biocompatible iron oxide nanoparticles.