bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of microwave roasting on the chemical constituents and antioxidant potentials of coffee beans
Authors: Salamatullah Ahmad M. , Alkaltham Mohammed Saeed , Hayat K.
Published: June 2022

The present work evaluated the effect of microwave roasting on total polyphenol content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhyrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity, some selected compounds, and the mineral content of coffee beans. Coffee bean powder was roasted at three microwave power levels (450, 720, and 900 W) and treatment durations (4, 6, and 8 min). The TPC, TFC, and DPPH radical scavenging activity were increased by increasing the microwave power and roasting duration, but detrimental effects were observed at higher power levels and longer treatment durations. The highest TPC, TFC, and DPPH radical scavenging activity were detected for the sample treated at 720 W for 6 min. The mineral content was only increased in the sample treated at 450 W for 4 min; all other treatments decreased the mineral content. Microwave power levels and treatment durations showed a significant increase in the browning intensity of the coffee bean extract. The selected coffee bean compounds as analysed by GC-MS were affected in different ways by microwave treatment. The relative percentage of caffeine was increased from 40.06 to 49.12% when treated at 450 W for 4 min, while n-hexadecanoic acid content was decreased from 33.86% in untreated coffee beans to 16.31% when treated at 450 W for 4 min. There was also the formation of new compounds such as octadecanoic acid-methyl ester, vitamin E, and stigmasterol upon microwave roasting of coffee beans. Based on the above results, microwave heating can be used as a roasting method for coffee beans.
Protective effect of Spirulina against bone fragility induced by Garcinia cambogia in high-fat diet induced obese rats
Authors: Cho Xinyi , Okechukwu Patrick Nwabueze , Mohamed Norazlina , Froemming Gabriele Ruth Anisah , Chan Hor Kuan
Published: June 2022

The present work evaluated the protective effects of Spirulina against the bone fragility caused by Garcinia cambogia in high-fat diet induced obese rats. High-fat diet and high-fat emulsion (HFD+HFE) were administered via oral gavage to 30 six-week-old female Sprague Dawley rats for six weeks to induce obesity, except for a normal group (n = 6). Following four weeks of treatment, the diet-induced obese groups were orally administered, daily, with (1) G. cambogia (GC); (2) Spirulina (S); and (3) G. cambogia + Spirulina (GC+S). The normal and obese control groups were treated with equal volumes of 0.9% saline water. It was found that GC significantly decreased body mass index (BMI) below the obese range (0.68 g/cm2). Additionally, GC altered bone mineral density (BMD), increased phosphate and calcium levels, and decreased maximum force and mineral apposition rates (MAR) as compared to the obese control group (p < 0.05). Bone fragility caused by GC was confirmed by the decrease in bone formation marker osteocalcin (OCN), as well as an increase in bone resorption receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL) and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase type 5b (TRAP5b) as compared to the obese control group. Spirulina also decreased the BMI of the obese rats. Spirulina also increased blood bone markers, BMD, maximum force, and Young’s modulus. Rats supplemented with GC+S demonstrated higher double-labelled surface (dLS/BS) and MAR as compared to those in the GC group (p < 0.05). Meanwhile, the S group demonstrated improvement in all dynamic histomorphometric indices. S and GC+S groups demonstrated bone formation upregulation and bone resorption downregulation, thus indicating a bone protective effect of Spirulina. Overall, GC treatment led to bone fragility. GC+S treatment significantly augmented bone formation and mineralisation in obese rats as compared to the GC treatment alone. Rats in the S group demonstrated effective weight reduction while showing no destructive effects on the bone.
Antioxidant and hepatoprotective potentials of olive (Olea europaea L. var. Sigoise) leaves against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatic damage in rats, and investigation of its constituents by high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry
Authors: Saiah Halima , Saiah Wassila , Mokhtar Meriem , Aburjai Talal
Published: June 2022

The present work explored the preventive potential of ethanolic extract of Olea europaea L. (EEOE) leaves against CCl4-induced liver injury in rats. The fingerprint chromatogram of EEOE was determined by HPLC-MS analysis. The antioxidative potential of EEOE was determined by adopting three approved in vitro methods. The EEOE was orally given at a dose of 400 mg/kg, once a day, for 15 days continuously, succeeded by intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection of CCl4 (0.2%). The hepatoprotective potential was evaluated by estimating biochemical parameters including alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin, total cholesterol, and triglycerides in the bloodstream. In vivo, the antioxidant ability against CCl4-induced liver injury in rats was assessed by estimating the levels of catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), total reduced glutathione, and lipid peroxidation in the liver tissues. Further, histological analyses were performed to evaluate the degree of hepatic damage. Nine compounds were identified in the EEOE, principally oleuropein, luteolin-7-O-glucoside, and apigenin. The EEOE exhibited strong radical scavenging activity in DPPH assay. The EEOE significantly decreased the augmentation of serum cholesterol, TG, ALT, AST, ALP, and total bilirubin contents. It also restored hepatic SOD, CAT, GSH-Px activities, and glutathione (GSH) amount, and lowered lipid peroxidation amount comparable to the standard silymarin. The biochemical data were complemented with histological conclusions. These findings are indicative of the protective potential of the EEOE against CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity, which is possibly related to the potent antioxidative capacity of its phenolic compounds.
Synergistic effects of Garcinia mangostana and Clitoria ternatea extract mixture on antioxidant activities, colour, and anthocyanin stabilities
Authors: Abdul Muttalib Siti Azima , Abdullah Noriham , Manshoor Nurhuda
Published: June 2022

The present work determined the antioxidant activities, and colour and anthocyanin stabilities of Garcinia mangostana peel (GMP) and Clitoria ternatea flower (CTF) extract mixtures. The plants were extracted at three different ratios of GMP:CTF at three different extractant pH levels (3.0, 3.5, and 4.0). The highest synergistic effects of ORAC, FRAP, ABTS, and DPPH radical scavenging capacity were observed in the mixture of 25% GMP and 75% CTF (25GMP:75CTF) extracted at pH 3.5. Based on the kinetic degradation of anthocyanin, and the L*, C*, and h° values, 25GMP:75CTF extracted at pH 3.5 exhibited a significantly lower rate constant (-k = 2.27) and higher half-life (t1/2 = 5.09 h) over 100°C, thus indicating the most stable mixture ratio and extractant pH condition of those tested. Therefore, the mixture of GMP and CTF at a ratio of 25:75 and an extractant pH of 3.5 produced the most stable extract with a good synergistic effect.
Mineral and nutritional assessments of soybean, buckwheat, spelt, and maize grains grown conventionally and organically
Authors: Golijan Jelena M. , Lekić Slavoljub S. , Dojčinović Biljana P. , Dramićanin Aleksandra M. , Milinčić Danijel D. , Pesic Mirjana , Barac Miroljub , Kostić Aleksandar Ž.
Published: June 2022

The present work determined complete mineral profile of four different types of grains (spelt, soybean, maize, and buckwheat) grown under two growing systems – conventional and organic. The contents of 20 macro-, micro- and trace elements were analysed in the examined grains by inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). In most samples, nine elements were present in concentrations higher than 10 mg/kg. The remaining elements were present at lower concentrations or in traces or not detected in certain samples. Aluminium and arsenic, as two toxic elements, were detected only in organic buckwheat grains. Based on the obtained results for the mineral contents, a nutritive assessment of the quality of grains of spelt, soybean, maize, and buckwheat were made. Results of nutritional assessment showed that spelt, soybean, and buckwheat grains could potentially be good sources of several minerals for human diet. On the other hand, the presence of some toxic elements, such as cadmium and strontium, should be monitored. Results of principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) shown that the mineral composition, to a much greater extent, depended on the botanical origin of grains as compared to the production system.
Properties and characteristics of salmon frame protein isolate films influenced by glycerol and squalene
Authors: Nilsuwan Krisana , Widyanti Novia , Prodpran Thummanoon , Benjakul Soottawat , De La Caba Koro
Published: June 2022

Characteristics of edible/biodegradable film based on salmon frame protein isolate (SFPI), a processing by-product, containing glycerol at two different concentrations (50 and 65% by weight of protein) with and without 30% squalene (by weight of protein) were investigated. Without squalene, the SFPI film generally had higher hydrophilicity when higher concentration of glycerol was used as indicated by higher (p < 0.05) water-vapour permeability (WVP). The addition of squalene augmented yellowness and hydrophobicity of SFPI film as indicated by higher b* colour coordinate and lower WVP (p < 0.05), respectively, in comparison to those without squalene. The squalene also promoted the interactions in SFPI film matrix as revealed by Fourier-transform infrared spectra. These interactions were related to a superior mechanical properties, high barrier properties, and increased thermal resistance of the resulting SFPI film. Therefore, the addition of 30% squalene along with 50% glycerol as plasticiser improved physicochemical, mechanical, barrier, and thermal properties of SFPI film, which could be used as an alternative film for edible/biodegradable food packaging.
KINETARIUM: Interactive Multiplayer Games for Fulldome Projections
Authors: Scholz Michael , König Sebastian , Klein Julia , Gieringer Judith
Published: June 2022

KINETARIUM is a new platform for interactive, collaborative fulldome shows for hundreds of people. It enables visitors to intervene spontaneously and in real time in what is happening on the dome, by using their own smartphones. Kinetarium introduces interactivity and gamification to the domes, with the visitors becoming fully immersed in the projection, just as if they were right in the middle of things. Everyone in the audience can participate in the show. Together, the players can go on missions, solve puzzles and discover new worlds – or simply try to crack the high score. In addition to dealing with scientific phenomena, the players experience how difficult the simplest tasks can be when joint decision-making, coordination, team work or compromises are required. That way, the games also teach learning processes about group dynamics or social behavior. The planetariums can thus enrich scientific content with playful and group-dynamic elements and make their program more attractive for a young, gaming and 3D savvy audience.
Concept of the Intelligent Guide with AR Support
Authors: Lipianina-Honcharenko Khrystyna , Savchyshyn Ruslan , Sachenko Anatoliy , Chaban Anastasiia , Kit Ivan , Lendiuk Taras
Published: June 2022

In order to save time and money for tourists, as well as taking into account their limited mobility in the conditions of Covid, the concept of an intelligent guide based on augmented reality (AR) is proposed. A UML method diagram and algorithm for communication of the system with the user with AR and voice control support have been developed, as well as an application that allows tourists to immerse themselves in the historical retrospective of recreational places. On the example of the central part (downtown) of Ternopil, Ukraine, AR locations are offered, which gives an opportunity to get acquainted in more detail with the information about the tourist object. At the same time, the shortest tourist route is illuminated of historical monuments.
Research on the Application of Interaction Design in Museum Exhibition
Authors: Tian Xi
Published: June 2022

Interaction is a function that is considered more and more in the development of modern society. It originates from the inspiration and support of science and technology, which makes people pay more and more attention to the interactive significance of various services. Interaction can enhance the sense of participation and deepen the experience, and intelligent interaction design is the key to forming this experience. As the condensation and exhibition of museum culture, it creates a concentrated expression space for the connotation of a region or a city, and how to use the interaction design function to make it express as much as possible is the focus of this article. This article will discuss its application methods and think about its application value by combining the specific cases of interaction design and interactive experience in museum situations.
Çevrim İçi Dindarlık: M Neslinin İnanç Pratikleri
Authors: TAŞ Rumeysa
Published: June 2022

Göz merkezci bir paradigmayla eş zamanlı gelişen teknik iletişim araçlarının ağ tabanında modern dijital medyayı oluşturmasıyla birlikte çevrim içi ve çevrim dışı ortamlar olarak yeni uzamlar meydana gelmiştir. Çevrim içi ortamlara dâhil olan bireylerin kimliklerinin geniş yelpazede çeşitlenmesinin yanında kuşaklar nezdinde görünümlerinin de farklılaşması; ele alınan çalışmada ilk kez Janmohamed’in kullandığı, modern dönemde yaşayan Müslüman gençleri tanımlayan M nesli üzerinden incelenmektedir. M neslinin çevrim içi ortamlardaki dini kimlikleri ve inanç pratikleri, medyanın teknik ve kültürel içerimlerinin etkileri özelinde medya ve din ilişkisinin incelenmesi, Eken’in eserinin ana temasını oluşturmaktadır. Bu çerçevede yapılan saha araştırması, nitel anlatı analizi yöntemi ile yarı yapılandırılmış mülakat teknikleri kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Kanada, ABD, Almanya ve İngiltere’den 6; Türkiye’den 14 katılımcının yanıtladığı sorular, kartopu ve amaçlı tipik durum örneklem yaklaşımlarıyla seçilmiştir. Yazarın doktora tezinden üretilen bu eser Önsöz ve Sonuç kısımları hariç 3 ana bölümden ve bu bölümleri açıklayan toplam 11 alt başlıktan oluşmaktadır.
“Então, nós vivemos o racismo ambiental...”
Authors: Roniere Rebouças Tavares Thiago
Published: June 2022

Entrevista realizada com Aline Christina Marins Marinho e Maria Sueli Barreto, moradoras do Bairro Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro/RJ.
PLURALIDADE RELIGIOSA NO BRASIL: PERCEPÇÕES SOBRE O PROCESSO DE APRENDIZAGEM NO ENSINO REMOTO
Authors: Carrapeiro Ana Paula Fantineli , Storto Letícia Jovelina
Published: June 2022

Apresenta a análise de uma Produção Técnica Educacional, intitulada “Caderno Digital do Professor: Ensino Religioso”, implementada durante o Ensino Remoto Emergencial, em 2020, e tem como objetivo identificar as contribuições desse recurso por meio das percepções dos alunos sobre a sua aprendizagem. A pesquisa foi realizada em uma Escola pública do Estado do Paraná, com 20 alunos do sétimo ano do Ensino Fundamental, e os registros coletados foram analisados à luz da Análise de Conteúdo. Sobre a percepção dos alunos acerca da sua própria aprendizagem, por meio das análises e reflexões, foram identificados indícios de que consideram ter aprendido os conteúdos, tendo em conta que as estratégias metodológicas utilizadas favoreceram esse processo no ensino remoto. No entanto, alguns alunos indicaram dificuldade na implementação do Caderno Digital do Professor. Quanto às contribuições do Caderno Digital do Professor para a aprendizagem discente, as estratégias e as metodologias utilizadas na sua implementação se apresentaram como o fator de maior relevância, uma vez que, por meio das atividades implementadas, os alunos indicaram ter compreendido os conteúdos previstos no currículo.
CABELO, RESISTÊNCIA E RESSIGNIFICAÇÃO: COMPARAÇÃO ENTRE O CONTO “METAMORFOSE” E O FILME “FELICIDADE POR UM FIO”
Authors: Da Silva Oliveira Rubenil , Cunha Gonçalves Jaqueline
Published: June 2022

O presente artigo tem como objetivo comparar a construção das personagens principais no conto “Metamorfose” (2016), de Cristiane Sobral e no filme “Felicidade por um fio” produzido por Tracey Bing, Jared Leboff, Marc Platt e Sanaa Lathan.  A metodologia do trabalho é qualitativa de natureza bibliográfica, já que busca analisar a construção das personagens negras, a partir do cabelo, no conto e filme selecionados, em que é essencial a leitura de textos que tratem da Literatura comparada (CARVALHAL, 2016; NITRINI, 1996; CROCE, 2011) e da opressão social acerca do cabelo crespo (GOMES, 2002; FERREIRA; PINTO, 2014). A partir da análise, percebemos que a personagem Socorro presente no conto e Violet apresentada no filme, se aproximam em vários aspectos, principalmente quanto ao tratamento que têm com o cabelo, além disso, concluímos que as personagens Socorro e Violet representam muitas mulheres negras que crescem escutando que seus corpos são inferiores apenas por serem negros e que suas características biológicas devem ser escondidas para que possam se basear no ideal de beleza branca historicamente estabelecido.
Fingerprint Biometric for Internet of Things
Authors: Jyotsna Nalawade
Published: June 2022

IoT security is crucial, because the larger number of Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices that require interaction between smart devices and customers. Biometrics presents an intriguing window of opportunity for improving IoT usability and security, and can play a critical role in securing a wide range of developing IoT devices to address security challenges. The goal of this study is to provide a complete overview of current biometrics research in IoT security, with a particular focus on authentication.
Wildlife Monitoring and Anti-Smuggling System for Trees in Forest with Deforestation, Fire and Smoke Detection with Fire Suppression System
Authors: Kishan S P  , Mr Santhosh S G
Published: June 2022

Remote sensing has presented a systematic, replicable, and geographically comprehensive picture of the expected large amount of biodiversity. Materials, planning data, policies, and monitoring the forest sector would be more beneficial for appropriate estimations of forest efficient expenditure. A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that harms both natural and societal resources. When the fire begins to burn and spreads quickly over the forest, it causes enormous damage. Some of the causes of wildfire include lightning, extremely hot and dry weather, a lack of rain, and human ignorance. This project creates an IOT foundation for a system that detects jungle fires. The fire detection system that has been described allows for the early identification of fire before it spreads across a large region. After the fire is discovered, water starts pumping ferociously. With the use of a GPS module, the institution receives the device's precise position. Included the is an Internet - of - things solution for escaping tree trafficking.
Automation of Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnosis through an IoT - based Embedded Systems Framework
Authors: Dr. S Kotresh  , Mallikarjuna K  , Jyothi Bindu H T  , Veeramani B  , Kishor Kumar D
Published: June 2022

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a prevalent cause of death and disability with over 3.8 million annual cases and 130 daily deaths in the United States alone. Whenever athletes suffer head trauma, concussion field tests that measure their perceptiveness and cognitive abilities are commonly administered. To solve this, an expensive diagnostic helmet targeting youth sports teams was created, providing quantitative data regarding how much head trauma an athlete has experienced. The helmet is connected to a web-based application system that stores real time data regarding the impact of the head injury, The device and web application were programmed using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and the Node.js platform in the Intel Edison IDE. This device therefore removes existing bias involved in diagnostics, allows doctors to more accurately handle injuries, and helps ensure player safety.
Avaliando comunicativamente na Educação Física escolar
Authors: Sousa Galdino Rodrigues
Published: June 2022

Este artigo se sustenta na apresentação e na discussão de investigações narrativas sob uma abordagem qualitativa de pesquisa. Em suas descrições e análises, ele foi fortemente influenciado pelas discussões das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TIC) na Educação. Problematizaram-se questões sobre avaliações comunicativas para a aprendizagem por meio da utilização do blog no ensino médio de uma escola estadual de Minas Gerais, ancoradas na Teoria do Agir Comunicativo habermasiana. Concluiu-se que os estudantes se demonstraram afetados pela proposição e pelos significados partilhados pelos diferentes atores do ensino médio envolvidos e pelas diferentes situações educativas apresentadas e problematizadas via TIC. Concluiu-se, ainda, que as TIC, quando utilizadas no processo de avaliação de modo sistematizado, articuladas, inclusive, a outros métodos e em sintonia com os preceitos comunicativos, potencializam as aulas de Educação Física, potencialmente, inclusive, no período “pós” pandêmico.
Utility of the AM-PAC “6 Clicks” Basic Mobility and Daily Activity Short Forms to Determine Discharge Destination in an Acute Stroke Population
Authors: Casertano Lorenzo O. , Bassile Clare C. , Pfeffer Jacqueline S. , Morrone Theresa M. , Stein Joel , Willey Joshua Z. , Rao Ashwini K.
Published: June 2022

Importance: The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recommend early identification of level of rehabilitative care as a priority after stroke.

Objective: To evaluate the utility of the Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AM-PAC) “6 Clicks” Daily Activity and Basic Mobility forms to determine the next level of rehabilitation after hospitalization for adults with stroke.

Design: Retrospective cohort design using medical records from 2015 to 2016.

Setting: Major urban hospital.

Participants: Patients admitted to the stroke service, with a confirmed stroke, who were seen by a physical or occupational therapist; who had a 6 Clicks Basic Mobility or Daily Activity score at initial evaluation; and who were discharged to home, an acute inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF), or a subacute skilled nursing facility (SNF).

Outcomes and Measures: Length of stay and discharge destination.

Results: Seven hundred four participants (M age = 68.28 yr; 51.21% female) were included. Analysis of variance and receiver operating characteristic curves were performed. Daily Activity scores were highest for home discharge, lower for IRF discharge, and lowest for SNF discharge; Basic Mobility showed a similar pattern. Cutoff values distinguishing home from further inpatient rehabilitation were 44.50 for Basic Mobility and 39.40 for Daily Activity scores (area under the curve [AUC] = .82 for both forms), with scores of 34.59 (AUC = 0.64) and 31.32 (AUC = 0.67) separating IRF from SNF, respectively.

Conclusions and Relevance: Therapists should incorporate 6 Clicks scores into their discharge planning.

What This Article Adds: This research demonstrates the utility of an outcome measure in the acute care setting that assists in planning discharge destination for patients with stroke.
Theory-Based Self-Management Interventions for Community-Dwelling Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Lau Stephen C. L. , Judycki Stephanie , Mix Mikayla , DePaul Olivia , Tomazin Rachel , Hardi Angela , Wong Alex W. K. , Baum Carolyn
Published: June 2022

Importance: Self-management is a critical component of stroke rehabilitation. A better understanding of the use of theory and behavior change techniques (BCTs) informs the development of more effective stroke self-management interventions.

Objective: To examine what theories and BCTs have been applied in stroke self-management interventions; investigate the extent to which these interventions encourage implementation of behavior changes; and appraise their effectiveness to enhance self-efficacy, quality of life, and functional independence.

Data Sources: Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov were searched from inception to May 26, 2020.

Study Selection and Data Collection: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in six databases were reviewed for inclusion and analysis. We included trials that involved community-dwelling adult stroke survivors, assessed the effectiveness of self-management interventions, and explicitly mentioned the use of theory in the development of the intervention. We assessed use of theory and BCTs using the Theory Coding Scheme and BCT taxonomy v1, respectively.

Findings: A total of 3,049 studies were screened, and 13 RCTs were included. The predominant theory and BCT categories were Social Cognitive Theory (7 studies) and goals and planning (12 studies), respectively. Significant and small effect sizes were found for self-efficacy (0.27) and functional independence (0.19).

Conclusions and Relevance: Theory-based self-management interventions have the potential to enhance stroke outcomes. Systematic reporting on the use of theory and BCTs is recommended to enhance clarity and facilitate evaluations of future interventions.

What This Article Adds: This review supports and guides occupational therapy practitioners to use theory-based self-management intervention as a routine part of stroke rehabilitation to improve stroke survivors’ experience in the community.
The Godfather™ Book
Authors: Cowie Peter
Published: June 2022

The Godfather and its sequels redefined the gangster movie, transcending the genre to become a complex study of power, violence, and ethnic solidarity. Winner of nine Academy Awards, the trilogy is revived continually on television and remains a staple of the video marketplace.

Now, for the first time, film critic Peter Cowie has brought to life the whole story behind the creation of the three Godfather movies. Cowie gained exclusive access to Francis Ford Coppola's archives to research the book, and interviewed Coppola himself, novelist Mario Puzo, and scores of other key personalities. He tells a riveting story of violent personality clashes, financial and technical crises, and a roller-coaster ride from apparent disaster to eventual triumph.

Cowie also offers a masterful account of the themes and historical inspiration that underpin the trilogy, demonstrating how Coppola drew on certain central themes to give the movies their timeless and universal appeal.
A nyelvtanulás támogatása szótárak segítségével: három kétnyelvű szótár kritikai összehasonlítása
Authors: Fajt Balázs
Published: June 2022

Hagyományosan a nyelvtanulók az idegennyelv-tanulási folyamat elején találkoznak először kétnyelvű szótárral és a kezdő nyelvtanulókat tanáraik gyakran arra ösztönzik, hogy vásároljanak két nyelvű szótárt és kezdjék is elhasználni azt. A kétnyelvű szótárak egyik típusa a nyelvtanulók számára, illetve az idegennyelv-tanulási folyamat támogatására készített tanulószótár. Jelen tanulmány fő célja az, hogy bemutassa milyen előnyökkel rendelkeznek a tanulószótárak a hagyományos kétnyelvű szótárakhoz képest. A tanulmány célja továbbá az is, hogy felhívja az idegennyelv-tanárok és kutatók figyelmét az említett szótárak előnyeire. A tanulmány elméleti háttere először bemutatja a szótárak különböző típusait és a nyelvtanulók szótárválasztási szokásai mögött meghúzódó motivációkat. Ezt követően a tanulmány második része bemutat három népszerű kétnyelvű szótárt, amelyek közül az egyik tanulószótár. Emellett a tanulmány összehasonlítja a klasszikus kétnyelvű szótárakat a tanulószótárral és bemutatja, hogy a tanulószótár miért is fontos és hasznos az idegennyelv-tanulók számára.
Digitális oktatási megoldások a magyar mint idegen nyelv tanításában – a COVID-19 járvány miatt kialakult távoktatás tanulságai
Authors: Borsos Levente , Kruzslicz Tamás
Published: June 2022

A tanulmány a magyart idegen nyelvként tanító nyelvtanárok digitáliseszköz-használatáról ad áttekintést egy saját empirikus vizsgálat segítségével. Röviden bemutatja a magyar mint idegen nyelv (MID) tanításában elérhető és használt információs-kommunikációs technológiát (IKT) alkalmazó oktatási megoldásokat, majd a 2020 nyarán végzett kutatás eredményei alapján vizsgálja a COVID-19 világjárvány alatti digitális távoktatás során kialakult változásokat a MID-tanári munkában. A kutatás az adatközlők járvány előtti IKT-használata alapján felállított tipológia szerint vizsgálta a jellegzetes oktatási megoldások közötti kvantitatív és kvalitatív eltéréseket az eszközhasználat, valamint a didaktikai és szakmódszertani célok megvalósítása terén, kitérve a tanári attitűdre és annak szerepére is. A vizsgálat eredményei rámutatnak az IKT-eszközök használata és a digitális pedagógia elveinek sikeres megvalósítása közötti összefüggésekre.
Genetic variability in the cholecystokinin A receptor affects lipid profile and glucose tolerance in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
Authors: Drnovsek Eva , Jensterle Mojca , Goricar Katja , Redenšek Sara , Janež Andrej , Milisav Irina , Dolzan Vita
Published: June 2022

Introduction

Cholecystokinin (CCK) is involved in several metabolic pathways and CCK agonist are considered as potential novel treatment option in populations with increased metabolic risk, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). As genetic variability of cholecystokinin A and B receptor genes (CCKAR and CCKBR, respectively) may modify its biological actions, we investigated the impact of CCKAR and CCKBR genetic variability on anthropometric and metabolic parameters in patients with PCOS.

Material and methods

Our cross-sectional study included 168 patients with PCOS and 82 healthy female controls genotyped for polymorphisms in CCKAR (rs6448456 and rs1800857) and CCKBR (rs2929180, rs1800843, rs1042047 and rs1042048) genes.

Results

The investigated polymorphisms were not associated with anthropometric characteristics of patients with PCOS, however, among healthy controls carriers of at least one polymorphic CCKBR rs1800843 allele had bigger waist circumference (p=0.027) and more visceral fat (p=0.046). Among PCOS patients carriers of at least one polymorphic CCKAR rs6448456 C allele had significantly higher total blood cholesterol and LDL, and significantly lower blood glucose levels after 30, 60 and 90 minutes of the oral glucose tolerance test (all p<0.05). Healthy controls with at least one polymorphic CCKAR rs1800857 C allele were less likely to have high metabolic syndrome burden (p=0.029).

Conclusions

Genetic variability in CCKAR affects lipid profile and post-load glucose levels in patients with PCOS and is associated with metabolic sydrome burden in healthy young women. Further investigation of the role of genetic variability in CCKAR and CCKBR could contribute to development of individually tailored treatment strategies with CCK receptor agonists.
Den Quantensprung wagen
Authors: Röhl Thomas
Published: June 2022

Mit den drei Maschinen der von Grund auf neu entwickelten Star-Familie gibt Bobst Verpackungs- und Display-Herstellern jetzt überzeugende Argumente an die Hand, auch in der Bogen-Bogen-Kaschierung auf die Vorteile seiner praxisbewährten Technik und seiner leistungsstarken Services zu setzen.
Факсимільні видання як предмет матеріальної культури
Authors: NESTERENKO Petro
Published: June 2022

В останні десятиліття пожвавився інтерес до факсимільних видань, що засвідчують публікації науковців провідних музеїв та ЗВО України. Зокрема, це роботи А. Андріуци про факсимільні видання рукописів XII – XVI ст. у колекції Національного музею історії України, Н. Глоби про фототипічні, факсимільні та репринтні видання творів Т. Шевченка у колекції Музею книги та друкарства України. Це й інформація про факсимільні видання з фондів рідкісних та цінних видань бібліотеки Київського національного університету С. Баскакової та                  В. Вигівської, що плідно попрацювали над проектом до Дня української писемності та мови, де розглядаються факсимільні видання Т. Шевченка та І. Котляревського. Особливостям зовнішнього оформлення раритетних видань, серед яких і факсимільні, присвятив наукове дослідження й автор даної розвідки. У Шевченківській енциклопедії ґрунтовно висвітлено фототипічні та факсимільні видання друкованих творів і рукописів Шевченка, а також репринтні видання творів та мистецької спадщини Кобзаря.

            Найвідомішими факсимільними виданнями останніх років, які стали помітними явищами у книжковій культурі України, є «Пересопницьке Євангеліє» видавничого дому «АДЕФ-Україна», «Королевське Євангеліє» Станіслава Граматика 1401 р., «Галицьке Євангеліє» 1144 р.

            У 2009 р. київське видавництво «Горобець» започаткувало програму «Повертаємо в Україну культурну спадщину». На сьогоднішній день вийшли друком видання Луцького Євангелія XIV ст. і Луцького Псалтиря 1384 р., Холмського Євангелія XIII ст., Лавришівського Євангелія (Служебник Теодоровича) XIV ст., Віденського Октоїха XIII ст., Реймського Євангелія XI ст., «Молитовника Гертруди», або, як його ще називають, «Трірської Псалтирі» X – XI ст., «Молитовника князя Володимира» XIV  ст., оригінали яких знаходяться поза межами України.
Пісні Богдана Весоловського в обробках Віктора Степурка: особливості художнього рішення
Authors: LEVKO Veronica
Published: June 2022

У дослідженні охарактеризовано обробки естрадних пісень видатного представника українського ретро Богдана Весоловського, здійснені сучасним українським композитором Віктором Степурком. Методологія дослідження полягає в застосуванні історико-культурного та аналітичного методів для характеристики обробок В. Степурка естрадних пісень Б. Весоловського. Вперше в українській науці було охарактеризовано вокально-інструментальні обробки естрадних пісень Б. Весоловського, здійснені видатним українським композитором В. Степурком. Звернення сучасних композиторів до естрадної класики є ознакою часу, оскільки в постмодерну добу відбувається зближення «серйозної» та «легкої» музики, зведення до спільного знаменника їх здобутків у ХХ ст. Серед цікавих прикладів аранжувань естрадної ретро-музики є обробки пісень короля українського танго Б. Весоловського, здійснені сучасним українським академічним композитором В. Степурком. Він створив аранжування низки творів Б. Весоловського, серед яких пісні «Волошки», «Ніччю», «Кладка», «Прийде ще час», «Тихо без слів». В. Степурко при зверненні до музичного доробку Б. Весоловського не змінював характер музики пісень та їх драматургію, при цьому риси його композиторського мислення знайшли відбиток у музичному рішенні аранжувань пісенних творів Б. Весоловського. Обробки В. Степурка естрадних пісень митця відзначені зміною тембрової палітри, зокрема відходом від сольного типу виконання та перенесенням акцентів на ансамблеве й хорове звучання. Інструментальні рішення В. Степурка у піснях Б. Весоловського є вельми різноманітними і передбачають використання як академічних інструментів із базовою струнною групою, так і таких, що традиційно використовують у джазі (духова група з саксофонами). Для низки обробок характерні поліфонізація музичної фактури та ускладнення музичної драматургії пісень, що стало можливим завдяки зверненню до здобутків академічної музики, представником якої є В. Степурко
Розвиток загальних компетентностей у майбутніх фахівців сфери культури і мистецтва
Authors: TKACHUK Olena
Published: June 2022

У статті проведено теоретичний аналіз розвитку загальних компетентностей майбутніх фахівців галузі культури і мистецтва фахової передвищої та вищої освіти. Проведено аналіз стандартів фахової передвищої та першого (бакалаврського) рівня вищої освіти, галузі 02 («Культура і мистецтво»), що дав змогу виокремити такі загальні компетентності як: здатність здійснення безпечної діяльності, використання різних видів та форм рухової активності для активного відпочинку, ведення здорового способу життя.

Охарактеризовано розвиток та формування загальних компетентностей у процесі опанування дисциплін «Анатомія і фізіологія людини» та «Безпека життєдіяльності» майбутніми фахівцями галузі культури і мистецтва. Проаналізовано та більш детально розкрито значення таких вагомих понять, як: «загальні компетентності», «безпека», «здоров’я», «здоровий спосіб життя». Представлено тематику лекційного та практичного матеріалу для здобуття зазначених загальних компетентностей майбутніми фахівцями галузі культури і мистецтва. Для набуття практичного досвіду та його реалізації у подальшій професійній діяльності ключова увага зосереджується на проведенні діагностики рівня власного здоров’я (методика В. Войтенка; оцінка способу життя за В. Лозинським) та фізичної працездатності організму особистості непрямими методами (Індекс Руф’є; Індекс Кетле, методика Г. Апанасенка) та проведенням функціональних проб із затримкою дихання стану власного організму (проба Штанге, проба Генчі), визначення коефіцієнту витривалості серцево-судинної системи (за формулою Кваса) та визначення функціонального резерву серцево-судинної системи (Індекс Робінсона).
Penerapan Data Mining Untuk Menentukan Pola Penjualan Sepatu Menggunakan Metode Algoritma Apriori
Authors: Syahriani Syahriani
Published: June 2022

Abstrak: Perusahaan PT Global Vision, merupakan sebuah perusahaan supplier sepatu yang berlokasi didaerah Jakarta Barat.  Didalam meningkatkan kinerja karyawan dan profit perusahaannya, PT Global Vision telah menerapkan penggunaan teknologi yang sedang trend saat ini, tetapi untuk proses perancangan strategi bisnis pemasarannya perusahaan ini belum memiliki acuan khusus dan masih mengandalkan dari perkiraan saja. Selain itu perusahaan ini belum cukup mampu dalam mengelola pertumbuhan data-data mereka yang sekian lama semakin menumpuk dalam jumlah yang besar, sehingga mengakibatkan data-data tersebut tidak menghasilkan informasi yang dapat bernilai lebih, kemudian data-data tersebut menjadi tidak berarti serta tidak berguna. Untuk menindaklanjuti dari permasalahan tersebut, maka penelitian ini dibuat dengan tujuan agar perusahaan PT Global Vision mendapatkan sebuah acuan ataupun pedoman khusus didalam penganalisaan strategi pemasaran produk sepatu mereka guna menunjang keberhasilan dari strategi pemasaran bisnisnya. Penelitian ini menggunakan algoritma apriori, dimana algoritma tersebut mampu melakukan pencarian frequent itemset dan telah banyak digunakan pada data transaksi. Kemudian hasil dari penelitian ini, PT Global Vision dapat melakukan perancangan strategi bisnisnya dengan baik, dimana perusahaan ini mampu memprediksikan dalam mempersiapkan persediaan stok merk sepatu pada periode selanjutnya.

 

Kata kunci: algoritma apriori, data mining, transaksi penjualan

 

Abstract: The company PT Global Vision, is a shoe supplier company located in the West Jakarta area. In improving employee performance and company profits, PT Global Vision has implemented the use of technology that is currently trending, but for the process of designing its marketing business strategy this company does not have a specific reference and still relies on estimates. In addition, this company has not been able to manage the growth of their data which has been piling up in large quantities for a long time, resulting in the data not producing information that can be of more value, then the data becomes meaningless and useless. Therefore, this research was conducted with the aim that the company PT Global Vision get a reference or specific guidelines in analyzing the marketing strategy of their shoe products in order to support the success of their business marketing strategy. This study uses an a priori algorithm, where the algorithm is able to perform frequent itemset searches and has been widely used in transaction data. Then the results of this study, PT Global Vision can design its business strategy well, where the company is able to predict in preparing the stock of shoe brands in the next period.

 

Keywords: apriori algorithm, data mining, sales transactions
Psychological Barriers to Sustainability: Understanding Consumer Demand
for Products with Redundant Functionalities
Authors: Makov Tamar , Newman George E.
Published: June 2022

Despite the proliferation of multifunctional products, survey data suggests
that instead of relying on one multifunctional product, consumers now rely
on a community of multifunctional products, using them interchangeably to
perform similar tasks. Such consumption patterns stand in stark contrast
to consumers’ well-documented aversion towards waste. Why are consumers
willing to dispose of multifunctional products that still have some
working capabilities and/or to pay for functional redundancies? We suggest
that controlling for the absolute level of performance (e.g., the megapixels
of the camera), consumers perceive the same functionality to be less valuable
when it is performed by a multifunctional product (e.g., the camera on
a smartphone) than by a single, dedicated product (an inexpensive digital
camera). We investigate this phenomenon across a series of four experiments
which are aimed at documenting the basic effect and elucidating the
underlying psychology.
The Silver Lining of the Pandemic! The Impact of Risk Perception of
COVID-19 on Green Foods Purchase Intention
Authors: Büyükayman Eda , Shaheen Riziq , Ossom Ossom Paul-Emmanuel
Published: June 2022

As the COVID-19 crisis heightened consumers’ risk perceptions, they have
become more aware of the health benefits of consuming green foods,
which are of fine quality, nutritious, and produced under sustainable principles.
The present research investigated the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic
on the intention to purchase green foods with the serial mediating
roles of health consciousness, environmental consciousness, and attitude
toward sustainable food consumption, as well as the moderating
role of generations. Protection motivation theory was applied as a behavioral
framework to study changes in consumer awareness, attitudes, and
behavioral intentions in terms of consuming sustainable nutrition during
the COVID-19 pandemic. For this purpose, this study was conducted in
Turkey with 631 participants who were surveyed online. The results support
our main hypothesis that the risk perception of COVID-19 is positively
related to the intention to purchase green foods, indicating individuals’
beliefs and motivations toward consuming healthy and environmentally
friendly products. Our study further shows that risk perception of
the COVID-19 pandemic had a positive effect on health and environmental
consciousness and consequently affected individuals’ attitudes toward
sustainable food consumption. We also demonstrated a serial mediation
relationship in which health consciousness, environmental consciousness,
and a positive attitude toward sustainable food consumption mediated the
effect of the risk perception of COVID-19 and the intention to purchase
green foods. Interestingly, the findings indicate that generations do not
have a significant effect on the relationship between the risk perception of
a COVID-19 pandemic and the intention to purchase green food.
Impact of Hindiya Dam on Copepoda Diversity in Euphrates River, North of Babylon Province, Iraq
Authors: Nashaat Muhanned
Published: June 2022

The study was the first trial to evaluate the effect of the Hindiya Dam on the Euphrates copepods diversity during January to December 2019. The copepod density average was decreased clearly at downstream the dam compared with dam site. Nauplii showed the highest percentages relative abundance while Macrocyclops albidus albidus was the lowest. Thirty-eight taxa were recorded, including 9, 4, 2, 1 and 22 taxa of Calanoida, Harpacticoida, parasitic cyclops, nauplii, and Cyclopoda, respectively. The average values of species richness index declined from 0.83 at site 1 to 0.62 at dam downstream. Copepods were considered as a distributed richness. Site 4 with 5 had the lowest similarity (49.99%), whereas the highest Jaccard index percentage (92.5%) was between sites 1 and 4. The average values of Shannon-Weiner index ranged from 0.788- 0.96 bit/ind at up and downstream dam, respectively. The dam is considered as moderate to unbalance according to uniformity index. Constant taxa decreased from 6 on upstream to 4 downstream dam. It was concluded that the change in hydrological conditions from current water in site 1 to limnetic basins in site 2, then back to current water at sites 3, 4 and 5 downstream dam had a significant impact on the spatial composition of the copepod community.
Corporate social responsibility and corporate governance : implementation and challenges for companies listed on the Johannesburg securities exchange
Authors:   , Anwana Emem Otu
Published: June 2022

This study presents an investigation into the relationship between corporate governance (CG) and corporate social responsibility (CSR). The study also aimed at investigating the legal challenges of compliance with CG and CSR legislation posed to listed companies in South Africa in CSR implementation. To achieve these objectives of the study, questionnaires were administered to the top 100 companies listed on the JSE. Structured interviews were also conducted with selected personnel from these companies. The study reviewed literature and theories within South Africa and internationally that were significant to CG and CSR. The study examined the CG and CSR legislation, codes and regulations in South Africa and highlighted the challenges associated with compliance with such legislation. The study further investigated the implications of the challenges encountered by listed companies in implementing CSR and CG, and consequently the impact this has on the socio-economic development of communities within the company’s operational environment. The study therefore sought to investigate the measures that South African listed companies were exploring to mitigate the challenges relating to CSR implementation in view of the fact that they are mandated in terms of legislation to comply with all regulatory provisions relating to CG and CSR. From the findings of this study, a Synergy, Inclusiveness and Socio-economic Development (SIS) conceptual model was produced. This model aimed to assist and guide CSR managers, directors and other officials in addressing the challenges of legal compliance, as well as to act as a guide in implementing strategic CSR that will positively impact on the socio- economic development of communities as well as the companies triple bottom line. Findings from the study revealed that the synergy between CG and CSR, top management involvement in CSR, stakeholder’s inclusiveness, as well as integrated reporting of company non-financial performance, are factors that stimulate CSR implementation in South Africa. The findings also revealed that legal compliance, although challenging, plays a crucial role in supporting CSR activities and corporate behaviour amongst South African listed companies. Based on these findings, the study developed a conceptual graphical representation to assist and guide CSR managers, company directors and other officials on strategies that may be applied to overcome challenges associated with legal compliance with CG and CSR legislation.