bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mysteries of the 1477 Presentation Miniature and Shakespeare’s Richard III
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Mikeladze Natalia E.
Published: March 2024

Presentation miniature is a particular genre of medieval illustration for illuminated manuscripts, which has the value of a document and brought many portraits of historical figures. The article is devoted to the study of presentation miniature in the manuscript (MS 265 Library of Lambeth Palace, London) dated December 1477. It reproduces ceremony of presenting the book The Dictes and Sayings of the Philosophers by Anthony Woodville, Earl Rivers, to the family of Edward IV. The book has been translated earlier by Earl Rivers and published by William Caxton in November of the same year. The miniature contains riddles and raises many questions. They concern the identification and specification of persons depicted in the miniature: the figure in black (who for a long time was seen as the printer Caxton or the scribe); the king’s relative in ermine; figures in red, blue and green (hypothetically identified by us with famous historical figures whose portraits have not reached our days). The study of an interior detail (a door or a mirror?) and its role in the composition of the illustration gives rise to an original hypothesis and calls into question the dating of the miniature. Finally, the established history of possession of a manuscript in Shakespeare’s time does not exclude the playwright acquaintance with it and its influence on the image of the kingvillain Richard III. The article attempts to clarify identified mysteries of the miniature and argue emerged hypotheses.
Meningkatkan minat baca dan belajar Bahasa Inggris bagi anak-anak di Desa Bunder Kecamatan Cidahu Kabupaten Kuningan
Authors: Aprianto Budie Nugroho Muhammad , Oktoma Erwin , Suryana Yayan , Hasanah Auliyah , Nutrian Giaz
Published: March 2024

Data terakhir di tahun 2022 menunjukan minat dan kemampuan baca dari anak-anak di Indonesia memperlihatkan hasil yang kurang menggembirakan. Hal tersebut menimbulkan keprihatinan kami sebagai akademisi yang berkecimpung dalam pendidikan. Maka dengan fakta tersebut kami mengajukan program pengabdian Masyarakat berupa program meningkatkan minat dan kemampuan baca daari anak-anak di Desa Bunder, Kecamatan Cidahu, Kabupaten Kuningan. Kegiatan pengabdian ini berjalan selama tiga hari. Langkah yang kami lakukan mulai dari sosialisai, kemudian pelaksanan program pengabdian ini, berdasarkan proses pengabdian yang kami lakukan selama tiga hari menunjukan bahwa terdapat peningkatan dari minat baca dan kemampuan baca para siswa, hal tersebut bisa dilihat dari antusiasme yang terlihatbdari keterlibatan para siswa dalam program kami, dan juga berdasarkan masukan dari Kepala Sekolah, guru kelas, dan orang tua anak-anak yang terlibat dalam program ini.
PENERAPAN TEKNIK KONSELING RET UNTUK MEMINIMALISIR PERILAKU BULLYING DI SMP X
Authors: Al Amin Rizky Khoiril , Tri Damayanti Rani , Nur Kholifatun Jannah Aisyah , Mu'taz Gibraltar Qais
Published: March 2024

This research was motivated by the large number of students who committed disciplinary violations at school. So it is an interesting problem for the author to use as a research title because it is related to the smoothness of the teaching and learning process and the success of students' learning. One of the disciplinary violations often committed by SMP X students is bullying friends, both individually and in groups, and there are many other violations. Therefore, special assistance is needed, namely group counseling services so that students' problems can be resolved. One of the techniques used to change the behavior of undisciplined students at school is the Rational Emotive Therapy (RET) technique with the hope of changing inappropriate behavior into behavior that is in accordance with school rules and regulations. The aim of this research is to find out how to apply group counseling using the Rational Emotive Therapy (RET) technique in dealing with student disciplinary violations at SMP X. The method used in this research is a literature study. The object of research is students who violate school rules and regulations. The samples that will be used as research are students in grades VII, VIII and IX.
AGA8 Supported Cu(I) Nanoclusters as In-situ Generated Cata-lysts for Room Temperature C-S Coupling Reactions in Water
Authors: Jin Hao , Fan Yun , Liu Penghao , Meng Qi , Teng Qiaoqiao
Published: March 2024

A sustainable and green catalytic strategy for C-S coupling reactions is
developed by combining micelle and transition metal catalysis. The
synergistic AGA8@Cu(I) catalyst forms by spontaneous anchoring of the
in-situ generated Cu(I) nanoclusters onto the AGA8 micelles, and
has been fully characterized by XPS, FT-IR, and TEM. The catalyst is
highly effective and recyclable in mediating the conversion of halides
to disulfides in water at room temperature with a broad substrate scope.
The Byzantine roots of southeastern Europe
Authors: Schreiner Peter
Published: March 2024

Southeastern Europe is a divided region with regards to its Byzantine roots,
Byzantine legacy and Byzantine present. Politically and militarily,
Byzantium never managed to reestablish the old Roman frontiers in the
Balkans. However, it was decisively involved in the economic rise of this
region, which in turn benefited the Empire. Byzantium became a model for
peoples and states due to its overall political power, cultural legacy, and
especially the charisma of the church, as well as the fact that it did not
suppress their own national developments and traditions. But in the past and
present, Byzantine culture has left lasting traces only in the mentality
where the traditions were supported by the Orthodox Church or where they
were preserved independently of strict forms of belief through a sense of
belonging to an Orthodox cultural community.
The Danube-Sava-Kupa waterway and Bulgaria’s relations with the papacy and the Eastern Franks, the mid-860s through the early 890s
Authors: Simeonova Liliana
Published: March 2024

The article explores the potential for the Danube-Sava-Kupa waterway and the
secondary roads that ran along it to serve as an alternate route for travel,
covering a sizable portion of the journey between Bulgaria and Rome or the
East Frankish kingdom at a time when the Middle Danube region could not
guarantee traveler safety. Although relatively sparse, written records of
travel between Pliska, the ninth-century capital of Bulgaria, and Rome, or
between Pliska and the migratory court of the East Frankish kings, indicate
that this route was probably used from 866 to 892/93.
Cultural tendencies in the Serbian-Hungarian relations in the 13th century: The Legend of St. Ladislaus and The Life of St. Sava
Authors: Komatina Ivana
Published: March 2024

The paper deals with the exchange of cultural patterns between the Serbs and
the Hungarians during the 13th century with a short look at its beginnings.
In this respect, attention is paid to the tradition about Prince Caslav
preserved in later centuries and the information on a captured Serbian
prince in the Gesta Hungarorum. The information on the meeting of St. Sava
and the Hungarian king described in the Life of St. Sava by Domenti?an and
Theodosius is particularly considered, their origin and relationship with
the Legend of St. Ladislaus is discussed, as well as their transmission to
other literary works such as the well-known work The Tale of the Death of
Batu.
Sistema de controle gerencial de custos em hospital público:
Authors: Sant´Anna Jose Mário Bispo , Monte-Mor Danilo
Published: March 2024

Objetivo da pesquisa: comparar os modelos executados e planejados em relação ao conjunto de serviços e metas a serem estabelecidas no contexto de contratos de gestão de uma unidade hospitalar.
Diagnóstico da problematização e/ou oportunidade: o estado vem transferindo a gestão de Unidades Hospitalares que, em alguns casos, terá sua gestão transferida para Organizações Sociais em Saúde (OSS). Tal processo de transferência requer análises técnicas dos modelos de gestão visando tornar o processo de tomada de decisão ágil e flexível na contratação de RH e aquisição de bens e serviços para o alcance de melhores resultados.
Metodologia/ abordagem: para comparação entre gestões, dois modelos foram construídos e analisados para tomada de decisão do gestor: o modelo planejado e modelo realizado.  A metodologia para o primeiro, baseou-se na atual capacidade instalada com recursos físicos disponíveis e serviços assistenciais executados. Para o segundo, foram utilizados indicadores baseados em normas previstas, como taxa média de ocupação prevista pela literatura em 90%, fora da realidade, pois as Unidades Hospitalares (UH) públicas trabalham com ocupação acima de 100%.  Os indicadores financeiros foram fornecidos pelo Sistema de Controle Gerencial de custos da unidade hospitalar.
Resultados/aplicação: o modelo planejado apresentou custo total menor, produzindo mais saídas hospitalares. Inversamente é o resultado do segundo modelo. Entretanto, modelo planejado não reproduz a realidade da Unidade Hospitalar (UH) atual. A nova gestão, ao utilizar o modelo planejado, fixando taxa média de permanência e taxa de ocupação diferentes das praticadas no curto prazo, poderá causar desassistência na Unidade Hospitalar (UH).  
Contribuições: para consolidação do trabalho, sugere-se aos gestores das organizações um maior planejamento no sentido de evitar a falta de assistência hospitalar.
Cooperativa-escola nos institutos federais:
Authors: Paula Edmilson Antonio de , Smarjassi Filho Mário
Published: March 2024

Objetivo da pesquisa: o presente estudo tem por objetivo analisar o processo de constituição, implantação e desenvolvimento das atividades operacionais da Cooperativa-Escola dos Alunos do Instituto Federal do Sul de Minas, campus Machado, para apresentar modelo de referência ao Instituto Federal de São Paulo, visando à aplicabilidade, se houver interesse.
Diagnóstico da problematização e/ou oportunidade: analisar se os estudos realizados e demonstrados são suficientes para aplicar o modelo proposto para constituição, implantação e desenvolvimento de Cooperativa-Escola.
Metodologia/abordagem: para a realização do estudo de caso, houve a necessidade de uma permissão dada pela entidade Cooperativa-Escola por meio de e-mail institucional, a qual disponibilizou documentos públicos legais tais como: Ata da Assembleia Geral Extraordinária e seu Estatuto Social e modelo de convênio de cooperação técnica, pedagógica e financeira. Na pesquisa bibliográfica e documental que dá suporte a esta análise, incluíram-se a legislação aplicável aos Institutos Federais e às Entidades Cooperativas, investigando suas regulamentações a partir das publicações oficiais.
Resultados/aplicação: os resultados do estudo de caso seguem a legislação aplicável às entidades cooperativas, a fim de que o funcionamento de uma Cooperativa-Escola esteja clara para quem se interessar por esse modelo. É demonstrado como resultado um roteiro que visa facilitar a criação deste tipo de entidade, se houver interesse.
Contribuições:  no presente estudo constam informações para a constituição, implantação e desenvolvimento de Cooperativa-Escola no Instituto Federal de São Paulo, se houver interesse por essa implantação.
Assessment and Management of Existing Direct Restorations with a Minimal Invasive Approach in Older Population
Authors: Lall Meenakshi
Published: March 2024

We have an increasing older population with a reduced number of edentulism. This has led to an increased number of patients with complex restorations. Any failing restoration will require assessment and management, whilst considering their health conditions. The minimal intervention dentistry and operative procedures will help a general dental practitioner to provide ethical and least-invasive dentistry to the older population. It helps to avoid unnecessary tooth destruction and damage to dentine–pulp complex. It prevents iatrogenic damage to adjacent teeth and soft tissues. Minimal intervention dentistry reduces costs for the older population.
Clinical Relevance: The growing older population along with the rising restorative challenges of heavily restored dentition, occlusion, salivary dysfunction, disruptive behaviours, poor dexterity, poor compliance, high plaque levels, and financial constraints, if inevitable the operative procedure needs to be minimal to preserve tooth structure.
Nature and Types of Motorcycle-Related Crimes in Nakuru East Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya
Authors: Kiplagat Obadiah K. , Ngetich Kibet , Auya Samwel
Published: March 2024

Motorcycle is one of the most convenient modes of transport in Kenya. However, the motorcycle transport industry is faced with social, economic, and cultural challenges that have significantly increased crime levels in urban areas. The study sought to examine the nature and types of motorcycle-related crimes in Nakuru East Sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya. The study was based on Routine Activities Theory and Crime Pattern Theory. The survey research design was used in the study. Primary data was collected using interview schedules and key informant interviews. Stratified sampling was used to select 310 motorcycle riders from four strata, which include Bondeni, Flamingo, Mwariki B, and Kivumbini. Then, simple random sampling was used to select respondents from these strata. The data collected were tallied and analyzed to produce frequency distribution, percentages, and mean. The study found the use of violence and weapon as a nature of motorcycle-related crime. The study established Robbery with violence, robbery, assault and general theft as a major type of motorcycle-related crime. The study recommends increased police patrols and the enactment of stringent motorcycle transport laws to help address motorcycle-related crimes.
QUALITY OF LIFE AFTER BARIATRIC SURGERY
Authors: Prodan Andriy , Dzhyvak Volodymyr
Published: March 2024

Bariatric surgery aims not only to achieve satisfactory weight loss and safety for the patient, but also to improve quality of life. Studies conﬁ rm that a short-term improvement in quality of life is observed after surgery, which is an important aspect in assessing the eﬀ ectiveness of obesity treatment.The purpose. To assess the quality of life of patients after diﬀ erent types of bariatric surgery. Research material and methods. The study included clinical examination and surgical treatment of 44 patients with metabolic syndrome, including 17 men and 27 women aged 47±6.75 years with a body mass index of ˃40 kg/m2. All patients were divided into three groups depending on the chosen surgical intervention tactics: laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) – 15 patients, laparoscopic gastroplication (LGP) – 22 patients, bariatric artery embolisation (BEA) – 7 patients. All patients provided informed consent. The quality of life (QOL) was assessed 1 year after surgery using licensed SF-36 questionnaires, which include eight QOL indicators. Postoperative assessment was associated with weight, BMI and percentage of overweight loss (% EWL). Results and their discussion. Using the SF-36 questionnaire before and after bariatric surgery, a signiﬁ cant improvement in QOL was observed in the group of patients who underwent laparoscopic gastroplication (LGP), laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and bariatric gastric artery embolisation (BEA). All three groups of patients reported improved quality of life in terms of physical and mental health after 1-year follow-up. There was also a decrease in body mass index (BMI) and percentage of overweight loss, which conﬁ rms the eﬀ ectiveness of various methods of bariatric surgery in achieving signiﬁ cant weight loss and improving the quality of life of patients.Conclusion. After various types of bariatric surgery, an overall improvement in quality of life was noted, but the most signiﬁ cant improvement was observed after laparoscopic omentectomy, which may be due to greater average weight loss in this group. In bariatric embolisation, the results are similar to laparoscopic treatment, but are characterised by less surgical trauma and the absence of postoperative adverse events that are usually associated with reductive surgery, such as nausea, vomiting and heartburn.
SURGICAL TREATMENT RESULTS OF PATIENTS WITH PHLEGMONS OF THE NECK USING A PORTABLE SYSTEM FOR TREATING WOUNDS UNDER NEGATIVE PRESSURE
Authors: Viun Iryna , Korolevska Alla
Published: March 2024

Abstract. The failure of high e ﬃ ciency of treatment of phlegmons in the deep tissue spaces of the head and neck is to some extent explained by the rapid and sometimes fulminant complications development of that threaten the patient’s life, such as thrombosis of the neck veins, sepsis, erosive bleeding, mediastinitis, and others.Research objective: to study the eﬀ ectiveness of portable systems using for the treatment of wounds under negative pressure in the postoperative period in patients with phlegmons of the neck.Material and methods. The results of the treatment of 54 patients undergoing treatment for deep phlegmons of the neck were analyzed.All patients were divided into two groups. The main group included 30 patients with intraoperative installation of a portable system for the treatment of wounds under negative pressure.The comparison group consisted of 24 patients with the classic installation of glove-tube drains in the anatomical locations indicated below.Research results. In all 54 patients, collar Razumovsky V. I. mediastinotomy was applied. The transition to serous discharge from the wound occurred in both groups: in the comparison group, on average, 267.4 hours after the end of surgery, while in the main group, on average, 38.9 hours after the end of surgery. On the 15th postoperative day, an average of 3.6 ml per group – in the main group, 58.7 ml – in the comparison group.In the postoperative period, 4 (7.4 %) patients developed purulent mediastinitis: 1 (3.3 %) patient from the main group, and 3 (12.5 %) patients from the comparison group. All patients underwent identical intensive treatment measures. Two of these patients from the comparison group died due to the development of acute cardiovascular insu ﬃ ciency, which made the total mortality for the group, respectively, 2.2 %. There were no fatal consequences in the main group. It should be noted that the average length of hospital stay in the main group was 14 days (336.1 hours), while in the comparison group, it was 27 (657.8 hours) days.In the postoperative period, 3 (13.64 %) patients of the comparison group had cicatricial stenosis of the esophageal anastomosis, in connection with which one of them had an esophageal stent installed, and the other two underwent courses of dilation procedures.Conclusions. In general, in the main group, the use of a mobile portable system for the treatment of wounds under negative pressure reﬂ ects a signiﬁ cantly more favorable postoperative course in patients of the main group and contributes to the prevention of infectious complications after surgical interventions and wounds, improves the drainage process by eﬀ ectively emptying wounds and cavities from the accumulated exudate and allows signiﬁ cantly improve the results of surgical treatment of deep phlegmons of the neck.
FAMOUS NAMES OF CONTEMPORARY UKRAINIAN ANATOMISTS: PROFESSOR VOLODYMYR GEORGIYOVYCH KOVESHNIKOV
Authors: Pykalyuk Vasyl , Sikora Vitaly
Published: March 2024

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EVALUATION OF "COUNTING ON HYPERTENSION PREVENTION & MANAGEMENT" AND MOOD DEVELOPMENT OF ANTIHYPERTENSION BEVERAGES & MORINGE TEA FOR IMMUNITY" IN MACCINI BAJI VILLAGE, TAKALAR DISTRICT
Authors: Jayadi Yusma Indah , Ibrahim Hasbi , Adnan Yudi , Husnah Asmaul , Syukur Nursyifah
Published: March 2024

Takalar Regency in 2017 the number of hypertension sufferers was 2969 (80%) with 927 men (28%) and 1769 women (61%). Hypertension can be defined as persistently high blood pressure where systolic blood pressure is above 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure is above 90 mmHg. Moringa is one of the assets in Maccini Baji Hamlet. It is known that the Moringa plant contains all the nutrients needed to balance blood pressure. The purpose of this study was to evaluate education related to the prevention and management of hypertension as well as to foster the atmosphere of antihypertensive drinks from Moringa leaves using a questionnaire instrument to measure knowledge, attitudes, and actions after the intervention. The results of the study proved the effect of the boiled water of Moringa leaves on blood pressure in hypertensive patients. The Wilcoxon Statistical Test was carried out at a significance level of α (0.05) with a (p) value of 0.000, so it can be said that there was a significant change between the Moringa leaf decoction and changes in blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Based on the analysis of the Friedmen test, it showed a significant value of 0.000 (p <0.05) so that it can be concluded that there was an increase before and after three months of counseling on prevention and control of hypertension.
An exploratory review of the fintech influence field
Authors: Maknickienė Nijolė , Lapkovskaja Joana
Published: March 2024

Fintech as a three-dimensional phenomenon reflects the rapidly changing technological, financial and business environment. The bibliometric analysis of scientific articles allowed us to identify the main themes and create a map of the field of fintech influences. Systematization of scientific articles revealed the influence of economic development and socio-demographic inequality on fintech development. Government regulatory policies can accelerate the digitisation of financial services and financial inclusion and help the fintech sector face geopolitical challenges. Fintech’s impact was divided into three areas: financial stability and sustainable development, the business ecosystem and human behaviour. The research we summarised allowed us to identify the mechanisms through which fintech influences various fields. A complex approach to the influence of fintech enables us to understand the phenomenon and make better decisions.
Methods for economic assessment of forest resource degradation: A systematic review
Authors: Sourokou Robert , Vodouhe Fifanou G. , Yabi Jacob A.
Published: March 2024

Forest degradation is one of the challenges facing the planet today. Several methods have been used to measure forest degradation, including spatiotemporal model analysis, satellite analysis, remote sensing, time series data, geospatial techniques, and most recently aerial drone imagery. However, few studies have used economic valuation methods to assess forest degradation. Therefore, this research aimed to identify the methods used the economic assessment of forest degradation. This systematic review was carried out using PRISMA guidelines. Research articles on the economic valuation of forest resource loss, published from 2015 to 2022, were electronically collected from three databases. Three independent reviewers, with the third acting as referee, inventoried articles, extracted data, and assessed the risk of bias in the articles included in the study. A total of 10,095 articles were identified, including one article from the grey literature. Only five articles met the eligibility criteria. A qualitative content analysis was performed on the extracted data. The selected articles used various methods. However, only a few articles used the contingent valuation method, even though this is indicated for estimating the highest economic value of forests. Based on forest functions, the articles evaluated erosion due to the absence of trees, wood loss, recreation areas and externalities due to forest loss, air quality, water regulation, food supply, and wildlife. The main limitation of this review was the small number of studies included, which may have affected the findings. The study protocol is registered in PROSPERO under the number CRD42021223242
Transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect using intracardiac echocardiography: a two-center, retrospective study
Authors: Lucarelli Katya , Acquaviva Tommaso , Ferrero Paolo , De Cillis Emanuela , Casamassima Vito , Basile Eloisa , Cacciapaglia Erasmo , Iorio Elia , Martimucci Marcello , Cecere Giacomo , Petti Pierpaolo , Caruso Rosa , Langialonga Tommaso , Bortone Alessandro , Grimaldi Massimo , Chessa Massimo
Published: March 2024

Aims

We present the experience and long-term results of intracardiac echocardiography (ICE)-guided closure of ostium secundum atrial septal defects (ASDs) in two Italian centers and investigate its systematic applicability as the gold standard in routine clinical practice.

Methods

We retrospectively evaluated all consecutive patients who underwent an ASD percutaneous closure procedure from March 2008 to February 2020. All patients underwent a preprocedural transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) evaluation. The closures were carried out under fluoroscopic and ICE guidance. A follow-up visit was performed at 1, 3 and 12 months, followed by telephone evaluations approximately every 2 years.

Results

Sixty-six patients (29% male individuals), mean age 43 ± 16 years, were treated. In 15 cases, the TEE defect diameter was less than 10 mm, and in 8 of these patients, the ICE intraprocedural sizing increased the maximum diameter by more than 5 mm. Sizing balloon of the defect was performed in 51 cases; 2 patients received an ASD 38 mm device. Eight patients had multiple defects; in three of these, it was necessary to apply two devices. Four patients showed nonsignificant residual shunt; no complications related to the use of ICE were observed. One patient presented the migration of the ASD device into the abdominal aorta, percutaneously retrieved with a snare. No major complications were recorded during the entire follow-up period.

Conclusion

This study confirms that ICE monitoring during ASD percutaneous closure is well tolerated and effective; it might be achievable as a routine gold standard by operators willing to use ICE systematically in all transcatheter closure interventions of interatrial communications.
Comparative Analysis of Grammatical Aspects of Contemporary Russian and Czech Style of Exact Science (in the Field of Geology)
Authors: Matyášková Gabriela
Published: March 2024

The author’s dissertation deals with the contemporary styles of Russian and Czech scientific prose in natural sciences. The aim of the research is to provide a detailed description of the language means of functional-semantic categories such as objectivity, abstractness and generality, logic and accuracy, and compression. The research material includes texts from the field of natural science, research articles, and monographs from geology and paleontology. The methods of investigation are a combination of descriptive and comparative methods, complemented by a statistical method. The conducted analysis shows that functional-semantic categories are extensively applied in texts in both languages. The more distinctive differences in quality and quantity are related to objectivity, impersonality, and syntactic compression.
How to Write Scholarly Articles in One English: The Importance of Being Consistent
Authors: Drozdová Edita
Published: March 2024

This informative and educational article aims to provide helpful guidance for non-native writers who wish to enhance their academic writing skills. One of the most common mistakes in English writing is mixing British and American English. Consistency and accuracy are crucial to successful and effective writing, whether a research paper or just a short text for a PowerPoint presentation. Failure to address this issue often leaves a negative and unprofessional impression and can lead to errors, misunderstanding, or even rejection by editors of impacted journals. First, the article highlights the importance of English as a lingua franca. Then, in the main sections, it lists the most common differences between British and American English. The article also offers strategies for maintaining consistency in the use of English and, along, reminds readers of some general rules to follow. It discusses the role of English dictionaries, and lastly, yet importantly, it looks at the advantages and disadvantages of using automatic spell-checkers and translators.
Canadian Retirement Planning Behavior: How Reliance on a Government Pension Relates to Pre-Retirement Savings and Planning Behaviours
Authors: Staples Tanya M. , Rollins-Koons Ashlyn , Anderson Gregory J. , Gray Blake
Published: March 2024

Canadians benefit from a robust government pension system that is designed to alleviate poverty. Concerns remain that Canadians are not saving enough for retirement. This study examines whether expected reliance on Canada’s government pension system is associated with non-retired Canadians’ engagement with retirement saving behaviour. Controlling for a variety of demographic and socioeconomic factors, this study supports the hypotheses that Canadians who expect to rely on government pensions are less likely to save and/or calculate retirement needs. This may contribute to retirement shortfalls. Implications for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers are discussed.
Linking elevated rainfall with sewage discharge volume
Authors: Halecki Wiktor , Młyńska Anna , Sionkowski Tomasz , Chmielowski Krzysztof
Published: March 2024

The intricate hydrological processes elucidating the interplay between rainfall and flow manifest through rainwater's traversal along diverse routes, encompassing surface runoff and subsurface flow. While the foundational association between these entities is discernible, the convoluted intricacies characterizing this correlation defy straightforward comprehension. Examining the data between 2019 and 2022, the average daily sewage outflow was 12,518 m3/d, with occasional peaks of up to 50,440 m3/d. The wastewater treatment plant's capacity of 35,000 m3/d was usually not exceeded. Overall, average daily sewage outflows varied between 11,716 m3/d and 13,969 m3/d during the studied period. Comprehending this interrelationship holds pivotal significance for the optimization of water-resource-management strategies. A moderate correlation (r = 0.42) between daily rainfall levels and sewage discharge was found in the dataset covering 2018–2023. When categorizing daily rainfall into groups labelled “A” through “G” and comparing them to sewage flows, a pattern emerged: Rain-free days in group “A” had the lowest average sewage flow (10,996 m3/d), while heavy rain days in group “G”, had the highest average flow (22,112 m3/d). This observation underscores a significant correlation between intensified rainfall and increased volume of sewage discharge. Through a comprehensive analysis of factors such as sewage composition, meteorological dynamics and chronological sequences, we will gain an enhanced ability to prognosticate and govern sewage systems. The significance of this is heightened within the context of evolving climatic dynamics.
DETERMINAN EKSPOR DI NEGARA-NEGARA ASEAN
Authors: Arianty Reca Rossa , Dawood Taufiq Carnegie
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors influencing exports of ASEAN countries from 2007-2021. This study used panel vector autoregressive (PVAR), and panel vector error correction (PVECM) analysis methods for data which is not stationary at the level and are cointegrated. The results showed that the exchange rate has a significant influence both in the long and short term on the volume of exports. There is also a negative relationship between the exchange rate and exports, in terms of output. In the long and short run, the US GDP variable has a significant influence on export volumes. The relationship between US GDP and exports is positive. Policy implication is that ASEAN countries should enact policies which support export competitiveness vis-à-vis trade partner countries. In addition, exchange rate policies can be considered to be used occasionally to help enhance exports.
¿Cómo hacer un Sistema de Captación de Agua de Lluvia (SCALL) en mi escuela?
Authors:   Instituto Mexicano de Tecnología del Agua, Téllez Quintanar Cecilia , Mocva Kurek Roberta Karinne , González Correa Cecilia , Centeno Álvarez Juan Carlos
Published: March 2024

El curso virtual está compuesto por 4 módulos y contiene una introducción sobre el tema y explicaciones sencillas para facilitar su implementación, operación y mantenimiento.
Controlling the Exercise of State Power by Local Governments from The Perspective of Improving Disciplinary Responsibility for Current Civil Servants
Authors: Hiep Ho Duc , Thang Tran Quyet , Sinh Vy Thi Thu
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This study aims to clarify theoretical and practical issues about exercising power and controlling power and, from there, propose solutions to strengthen control over state power by local governments in Vietnam today.
 
Methods: Qualitative research and quantitative research through research and evaluation of legal documents. Survey of 300 people in 3 provinces including Quang Ninh Province, Da Nang City, and Soc Trang province. Questionnaire design related to controlling the exercise of state power by local governments.
 
Results and discussion: Controlling the exercise of state power by local governments has achieved certain results, but there still exist many inadequacies and limitations that need to be clarified such as The subject of controlling power; the reality of the subject of power control; content of power control; method of controlling power. The proposed solutions will contribute to strengthening control over local State power.
 
Implications of the research: Clarifying theoretical and practical issues about exercising power and controlling State power. Provide solutions to strengthen control over the exercise of state power by local governments in Vietnam today.
 
Originality/value: The exercise of state power by local governments in Vietnam today is essential. If State power is improperly exercised, it will reduce people's trust in the leadership of the Communist Party and the management of the State of Vietnam. From there, the proposed solutions will enhance people's confidence in implementing State power locally.
Potential of Bacillus stercoris B.PNR2 to stimulate growth of rice and waxy corn under atrazine-contaminated soil
Authors: Somtrakoon Khanitta , Prasertsom Preamkamon , Sangdee Aphidech , Pengproh Rattana , Chouychai Waraporn
Published: March 2024

The presence of atrazine residue in agricultural soil may affect crop growth and the activity of plant growth-promoting bacteria. Therefore, this study investigated the impact of atrazine contamination on indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) production by Bacillus stercoris B.PNR2. Subsequently, the ability of B. stercoris B.PNR2 to stimulate the seedling growth of rice cultivars RD6 and Leum Pua, as well as the waxy corn cultivar Muang Tam, under atrazine contamination, was determined. The results showed that B. stercoris B.PNR2 produced IAA under various atrazine concentrations, and atrazine was not toxic to B. stercoris B.PNR2 cells. Atrazine at 20 mg/kg of soil did not affect the shoot and root dry weight of rice cultivars RD6 and Leum Pua, as well as the waxy corn cultivar Muang Tam grown in atrazine-contaminated soil without receiving a bacterial inoculum. The application of B. stercoris B.PNR2 did not stimulate the germination and growth of any of the plants used in this study. The application of B. stercoris B.PNR2 decreased the shoot and root dry weight of waxy corn grown under atrazine-contaminated soil. Additionally, the chlorophyll b and total chlorophyll content in rice cultivar RD6, grown under atrazine-contaminated soil, decreased to only 162.6 ± 4.2 and 616.0 ± 55.8 μg/g fresh weight, which was related to the increase in proline content to 343.6 ± 41.6 μg/g fresh weight. In conclusion, it can be stated that soaking seeds with B. stercoris B.PNR2 was not an appropriate means of inoculation to stimulate the growth of plants in this study.
THE INFLUENCE OF SPELT VARIETIES ON ALCOHOL MASH TECHNOLOGICAL INDICATORS
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Palianytsia Liubov , Berezovska Nataliia ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: March 2024

Winter spelt (Triticum spelta) has good potential for organic farming and complex processing to obtain functional prod-ucts and ethanol.Unlike common wheat, spelt is undemanding to growing conditions, as it grows on infertile soils and is stress-resistant to cold and moisture. Due to its dietary properties and good taste, it is of great demand among food consumers.The analysis of the latest research and publications showed that the issues of a comprehensive study of spelt regarding its origin, selection, cultivation in organic farming conditions, nutritional properties of products based on it and possibilities of use in other industries require detailed study.The problem of using domestic varieties of spelt in ethanol biotechnology remains unsolved since the starch content is lower than in other grain crops and does not provide the standard yield of the target product.The work aims to study the effect of two types of spelt on the technological parameters of alcohol mash under the low-temperature hydroenzymatic processing of raw grain material.We proposed to carry out low-temperature hydrofermentative processing of the grinding of two types of spelt «Zoria Ukrainy» and «Yevropa», with the participation of complexes of enzyme preparations of amylolytic, glucoamylase, cellulolytic and proteolytic action. The effectiveness of their action is determined by the rheological indicators of spelt wort and the tech-nological indicators of alcohol mash.The research results showed that the indicators of alcoholic mash obtained from spelt of the «Yevropa» variety are better than from the «Zoria Ukrainy» variety since 11% more ethanol is accumulated, the content of alcohol-soluble carbohydrates, dextrins, and undissolved starch decreases by 35-40%, and yeast biomass decreases by 17%
A EMÛNÂ EM HAB 2:4b: ASPECTOS SEMÂNTICOS
Authors: Caldas Moura Ozeas
Published: March 2024

O vocábulo hebraico emûnâ, derivado do verbo aman podeser traduzido como “fi delidade” (seguindo-se da idéia de Niphal)em 48 das 49 vezes em que aparece na Bíblia Hebraica. A exceçãofi caria por conta de uso em Hab. 2:4b. Nessa passagem de Habacuc, tendo em vista que o contexto profético da perícope onde o vocábuloaparece (o oráculo de Yhwh em 2, 1-5 sobre o fi m do arrogante epromessa de vida para o justo), bem como o contexto de todo o livrodesse profeta (Deus controla os eventos da História e os direcionapara o bem do justo) deveria emûnâ ser melhor compreendida como“fé / confi ança” em Deus e em Suas promessas (seguindo-se a idéiade Hiphil de !aman, onde esse verbo aparece várias vezes no AntigoTestamento num contexto de oráculos divinos com o signifi cado de“crer”, “ter fé”, “confiar”).
A GLÓRIA DE YHWH: REGOZIJO DOS SALVOS NO FINAL
Authors: Fernandes Silva Natan
Published: March 2024

Este artigo oferece um estudo sobre o Apocalipse de Isaías(24.14-16a). Ele apresenta, brevemente, os contextos político, social,religioso e literário do texto. Faz, também, uma comparação entrealgumas versões bíblicas, com o propósito de estabelecer o texto.Exibe, igualmente, um quiasmo de Is 24.14-16a, evidenciando que“dar glória a YHWH”, tanto no Oriente quanto no Ocidente, é a atitudefinal de todos os habitantes do planeta.
PETER AND “THE ROCK”: A BRIEF EXEGESIS OF MATTHEW 16:15-19
Authors: Festa Sergio
Published: March 2024

This article aims to explore the Greek expression ταύτῃ τῇ πέτρᾳ, “this rock,” and examine to whom or to what it refers in the text of Matthew 16:15-19. A brief overview of the main arguments regarding the phrase ταύτῃ τῇ πέτρᾳ in Matthew is offered, following an exegetical examination of this passage. The article has demonstrated that the phrase “this rock” (ταύτῃ τῇ πέτρᾳ) is in parallel to Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Messiah, The Son of The Living God, and as an implication, the church rests upon this solid and unique foundation
MESSIANIC HOPE AND DAVIDIC COVENANT IN THE CLASSICAL PROPHETS
Authors: Brasil de Souza Guilherme
Published: March 2024

Messianic hope in the Old Testament has been a debated topic. R. E. Clements states that “virtually all of the major books on Old Testament theology say very little about such messianic hope and, even when they do, do so in a very guarded and circumscribed way.” Despite Clement’s negative assessment, this paper argues for the presence of messianic hope in biblical prophets based on their allusions to the Davidic covenant (1 Sam. 7:1-17). Due to space limitations, this paper will restrict itself to a theological study of the prophetic literature, arguing that a canonical reading of the text indicates the expectation of a future king who would restore David's kingdom.
UM PODCAST SOBRE TRANSFORMAÇÃO DIGITAL: SOU GTI, LOGO EXISTO
Authors: Costa Vitor Marcelo Henrique , Costa de Jesus Adriele , Marlon Leite dos Santos Kaique , Rebouças de Jesus Jose Carlos , Malaquias do Nascimento Walter Luis , Assis Carqueija Júnior Leonardo Henrique , Baião de jesus Ito , Santos da Silva Jó
Published: March 2024

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PROPIEDADES PSICOMÉTRICAS DEL CUESTIONARIO DE COMPETENCIAS DIGITALES EN ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS PERUANOS
Authors: Casildo Bedón Nancy Esther , Sánchez Torpoco Diana , Felipe Carranza Renzo
Published: March 2024

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COLMEIA DIGITAL: GÊNESIS BUSINESS CANVAS
Authors: Santos da Silva Jó
Published: March 2024

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PROJETO BAMBU: ATELIÊ VERTICAL EXTENSIONISTA
Authors: Borges Abraços Gabriela , Segantin Keppke Rosane , Doerner Duarte Cleide , Cavalcanti Pessoa Mariana
Published: March 2024

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WEBDOC “VOZ E LIBERDADE”: VIDEO DOCUMENTÁRIO DE CURTA-METRAGEM DOS ASPECTOS POLÍTICOS DE UMA IDENTIDADE LIBERTÁRIA.
Authors: Santana Araújo Marcele , Lôbo Martfeld Mutim André , Lopes Pereira Vieira Fernando , Antônio Borges amorim Santos Lucas , Prazeres das Neves Lucas , Santos Sampaio Robenilson , Santos da Silva Rodrigo , Silva Magalhães Souza Delma , Santos da Silva Jó , Pedro Gonzalez Junior Ivo , Cordeiro de Souza Anselmo
Published: March 2024

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JOGO “TABULEIRO MÚSICO-SOCIAL”: TECNOLOGIA EDUCATIVA PARA PROMOÇÃO DE HABILIDADES SOCIAIS PARA DEPENDENTES QUÍMICOS
Authors: Ferreira de Aquino Daniele , Felipe de Azevedo Paula Luiz , Feitosa Pereira Soraia , Sousa Oliveira Queila , Cristina Silva de Jesus Raquel , Portela Prado Corrêa Adriene , Cordeiro de Souza Anselmo
Published: March 2024

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PRÁTICAS PEDAGÓGICAS DE JOGOS RELIGIOSO NOS ANOS INICIAIS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Oliveira de Lima do Sacramento Denise , Nascimento Matos Abigail , Rocha Coêlho Daiane , Jesus Santana Conceição Luane , Aparecida Brandão Farias Maria , Isabela dos Santos Ventura Maria , Fernandes Marques Pablo , Suzart Alves da Silva Sorrane , Felipe Gagliato Jéferson
Published: March 2024

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AUTORREGULAÇÃO DA APRENDIZAGEM DE ALUNOS DO ENSINO MÉDIO: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
Authors: Rodriguez Marques Ruth , Oliveira Sousa da Silva Lisboa Irene , Rosa Correia Neves Edna
Published: March 2024

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DIVERSIDADE CULTURAL: A FUNÇÃO PEDAGÓGICA NESTE CONTEXTO
Authors: Brandão Silva Rayssa , Magno da Silva Elvis , Mota Rosa Pinto Dayse , Reis Daniela , Bacelar Abbud Elenice , Santos Ferreira Ricardo , Novaes Coelho Felipe
Published: March 2024

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A INFLUÊNCIA DA PANDEMIA NO USO DE TECNOLOGIAS POR PROFESSORES, QUE ATUAM EM ESCOLAS DE LAVRAS – MG (BRASIL)
Authors: Gomes da Silva Carolyne , Magno da Silva Elvis , Mota Rosa Pinto Dayse , Reis Daniela , Bacelar Abbud Elenice , Santos Ferreira Ricardo , Novaes Coelho Felipe
Published: March 2024

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QUAL O IMPACTO DO FOOTBALLVERSE PARA SEU PÚBLICO?
Authors: Lanna Librelon Mateus , Magno da Silva Elvis , Mota Rosa Pinto Dayse , Santos Ferreira Ricardo , Bonilha Giovanna
Published: March 2024

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AVALIAÇÃO DA CAPACIDADE FUNCIONAL DE ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIOS COM DIAGNÓSTICO DE ASMA
Authors: Victória Ribeiro Soares Ana , Santos Silva Francielly , Silva Lopes Paloma
Published: March 2024

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AVALIAÇÃO DE FATORES DE RISCO PARA DIABETES MELLITUS TIPO 2 ENTRE ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIOS DE UMA INSTITUIÇÃO DE ENSINO NO RECÔNCAVO BAIANO
Authors: Nascimento Mota Francivaldo , Santos Freitas Jefferson , Pessoa Henrique Ester , Meira Cavalcanti Helen , Silva Lopes Paloma
Published: March 2024

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RISCO PARA DOENÇAS CARDIOVASCULARES EM ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIO DO RECÔNCAVO BAIANO
Authors: Ricardo Araújo dos Santos Luan , Oliveira Dantas Shirlei , Felix Matheus , Beatriz Nascimento Miranda Nicole , Silva Lopes Paloma
Published: March 2024

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Consolidación de la lectoescritura mediante el programa “Entre Letritas” en estudiantes del nivel primario del Municipio de Vinto.
Authors: Elizabeth Merida Choquez Katerine
Published: March 2024

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INTERVENÇÃO EDUCATIVA SOBRE FATORES QUE INFLUENCIAM A SEXUALIDADE MASCULINA: UM RELATO DE EXPERÊNCIA
Authors: Silva de Oliveira Talita , Fernanda Cruz Pereira Heloise , Silva de Souza Mirian , Fernandes Sotero Dávilla , Silva Mori Karen , Alves Cordeiro Indio Gama Natanael , Cunha dos Santos Daniel , Gracielle Santos Alice , Paulina Costa Tavares Paula
Published: March 2024

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NÍVEL DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA, CAPACIDADE FUNCIONAL E FORÇA MUSCULAR EM ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIOS
Authors: Souza da Silva Eduardo , Carvalho Andrade Maycon , Vitor Souza Silva João , Cardoso Castro Lívia , Silva Lopes Paloma
Published: March 2024

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INFLUÊNCIA DE MODALIDADES TERAPÊUTICAS PERIODONTAIS NOS NÍVEIS DE CITOCINAS EM PACIENTES FUMANTES E NÃO FUMANTES
Authors: Silva Barros Wagner , Luanny Ventura Rocha Manuela
Published: March 2024

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Misdiagnosis of Cutaneous Epithelioid Angiosarcoma as Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Case Study
Authors: Almheirat Yousef , Elyamani Lamis , Hormi Ouissal , Zerrouki Nassiba , Zizi Nada , Dikhaye S
Published: March 2024

Background. AS is a malignant tumor that originates from vascular endothelial cells and is known for a high rate of local recurrence and metastasis. Case Report. A 48-year-old male presented with cutaneous epithelioid AS. Cutaneous AS of the foot is quite rare, especially in the absence of predisposing factors, and in this patient it was previously misdiagnosed as a DFU. Conclusion. Physicians should be aware of this rare presentation of cutaneous AS. The authors of the current report advise regular clinical reassessment of chronic ulcers and biopsies of nonhealing wounds, even when adequate wound treatment has been administered, with the goal of identifying ulcerated skin malignancies and preventing delay in providing appropriate treatment.
A Musical Offering by Nikolai Rakov: Nine Pieces for Piano Four-Hands
Authors: Porizko Ekaterina I. , Porizko Olga I.
Published: March 2024

The article provides an overview of the “Nine Pieces for Piano Four-Hands” cycle of the late period of the work of Nikolai Rakov, a Russian composer of the 20th century. Allusions are actively used in the cycle, which consists of pieces of different genres, and the infl uence of various composing schools is noticeable. Having passed a long creative path, the composer seems to embody the need to create a musical offering to his great predecessors and contemporaries, involving expressive means of various styles. Masterfully using the arsenal of piano tools for children’s performance, he achieves the most vivid performing solutions and a variety of orchestral colours. At the same time, the culmination of the cycle and the fi nale are native Russian pieces that give the cycle a vividly national fl avour.
His Serene Highness Prince Alexander Sergeyevich Menshikov (1787–1869). Governor-General of Finland, Minister of the Navy, Commander-in-Chief
Authors: Ostrovskiy Oleg B.
Published: March 2024

Based on historiography and memoir literature, the article examines the work of His Serene Highness Prince A. S. Menshikov as Governor-General of Finland, Minister of the Navy and Commander-in-Chief at the main theatre of the Crimean War.
Homeowners of Saint Petersburg at the End of the 19th Century: Numbers, Social, National and Gender Composition
Authors: Demidovich Daria M.
Published: March 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the quantitative and qualitative composition of homeowners in Saint Petersburg at the end of the 19th century. Analysing the book “List of Homeowners in Saint Petersburg”, the author of the article compiles the social, national and gender composition of Saint Petersburg owners of apartment buildings in 1892.