bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perspectivas Empreendedoras: como as startups avaliam o processo seletivo da Incubadora de Empresas Inovo da UnirG
Authors: Martins Correia Alessandra , Martins Ramalho Pedro Lucas , Da Luz Carvelli Claudia
Published: December 2024

As incubadoras de empresas desempenham um papel essencial no desenvolvimento de startups, promovendo inovação e crescimento econômico, especialmente em contextos regionais. Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar a percepção das empresas incubadas acerca do processo seletivo da Incubadora INOVO da Universidade de Gurupi - UNIRG, com enfoque em sua eficácia, transparência e nos critérios utilizados para a seleção de startups. Para tanto, realizou-se uma pesquisa exploratória, com abordagem quantitativa, utilizando dados primários e secundários. A estratégia metodológica incluiu análise documental e estudo de campo, sendo a amostra composta por 16 empresários (as) que participaram do processo seletivo entre 2018 e 2024. Foi aplicado um questionário com perguntas fechadas, disponibilizado de forma online, e os dados coletados foram apresentados em números absolutos e relativos, demonstrados por meio de gráficos e tabelas. Os resultados indicaram que 81,3% dos participantes consideraram o processo seletivo eficaz no apoio ao desenvolvimento de suas startups, ressaltando a clareza dos critérios de seleção e a transparência do processo. A maioria dos respondentes (75%) destacou a inovação como o critério mais relevante, seguido pelo potencial de mercado e pela viabilidade econômica. Entre as sugestões de melhorias, destacou-se a inclusão de apresentações em formato de pitch e a realização de avaliações periódicas, visando aprimorar o feedback oferecido. Houve ainda relatos positivos quanto ao impacto do processo seletivo nas áreas de gestão e nas oportunidades de networking.
Marine heatwaves deeply alter marine food web structure and function
Authors: Guibourd de Luzinais Vianney , Cheung William W. L. , Gascuel Didier
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Marine heatwaves (MHWs) are becoming longer, more frequent and more intense in recent decades. MHWs have caused large-scale ecological impacts, such as coral bleaching, mass mortality of seagrass, fishes and invertebrates, and shifts in abundance and distribution of marine species. However, the implications of these MHW-induced impacts on marine species for the structure and functioning of marine food webs are not clearly understood. In this study, we use the EcoTroph-Dyn ecosystem modelling approach to examine the impacts of MHWs occurring during the year's warmest month on the trophodynamics of marine ecosystems. EcoTroph-Dyn represents marine ecosystem dynamics at a spatial resolution of 1° longitude by 1° latitude and a temporal resolution of 14 days. We applied the model to simulate changes in trophodynamic processes, energy transfer and ecosystem biomass using daily temperature and monthly net primary production (NPP) that were derived from satellite observation from 1998 to 2021. We compared and contrasted the simulated changes in biomass by trophic levels with results generated from temperature and NPP time series that had been filtered to remove MHWs. Our results show a significant decline in biomass between 1998 and 2021 specifically caused by MHWs. For example, in the Northeast Pacific Ocean, our model simulated a specific MHW decline in biomass of 8.7 % ± 1.0 (standard error) in the region from 2013 to 2016. Overall, MHW-induced biomass declines are more pronounced in the northern hemisphere and Pacific Ocean. Moreover, the MHW-induced declines in high trophic level biomass were larger than lower trophic levels and lasted longer post-MHW. Finally, this study highlights the need to integrate MHWs into modelling the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems. It shows that the EcoTroph approach, and especially its new dynamic version, provides a framework to understand more comprehensively the implications of climate change for marine ecosystem structure and functioning.
Quantifying biases in TROPESS AIRS, CrIS, and joint AIRS+OMI tropospheric ozone products using ozonesondes
Authors: Pennington Elyse A. , Osterman Gregory B. , Payne Vivienne H. , Miyazaki Kazuyuki , Bowman Kevin W. , Neu Jessica L.
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Quantifying changes in global and regional tropospheric ozone are critical for  understanding global atmospheric chemistry and it's impact on air quality and climate.  Satellites now provide multi-decadal  records of daily global ozone profiles, but previous studies have found large disagreements in satellite-based ozone trends, including in trends from different products based on the same spectral radiances. In light of these disagreements, it is critical to quantify to what degree the observed trend is attributable to measurement error for each product by comparing satellite-retrieved ozone to long-term measurements from ozonesondes. NASA's TRopospheric Ozone and its Precursors from Earth System Sounding (TROPESS) project provides satellite retrievals of ozone from a suite of instruments, including CrIS, AIRS, and multispectral combinations such as AIRS and OMI (joint AIRS+OMI) using a common algorithm. We compare the long-term changes in these products to ozonesondes and find that the evolution of global tropospheric ozone satellite-sonde bias for TROPESS CrIS (0.21 ± 3.6 % decade-1, 2016–2021), AIRS (-0.41 ± 0.57 % decade-1, 2002–2022), and joint AIRS+OMI (1.1 ± 1.0 % decade-1, 2004–2022) is approximately one third the magnitude of trends in global tropospheric ozone reported by the Tropospheric Ozone Assessment Report Phase 1 (TOAR-I). We further quantify the bias in regional trends, which tend to be higher but with a smaller number of sondes, which  can impact the satellite-sonde bias and trend. Our work represents an important basis for the utility of using satellite data to quantify changes in atmospheric composition in future studies.
Relationships Between Surface Fluxes and Boundary Layer Dynamics: Statistics at the Land-Atmosphere Feedback Observatory (LAFO)
Authors: Abbas Syed Saqlain , Behrendt Andreas , Branch Oliver , Wulfmeyer Volker
Published: December 2024

Abstract. We used a combination of two Doppler lidars (DLs) and an eddy covariance station at the Land-Atmosphere Feedback Observatory (LAFO), Stuttgart, Germany, to investigate relationships between surface fluxes, convective boundary layer (CBL) height, and profiles of vertical wind variance, horizontal wind variance and turbulent kinetic energy (TKE). One DL was operated in vertical-pointing mode and the other in six-beam scanning mode. Daytime statistics were derived from 20 convective days from May to July 2021. In this data set, the mean CBL height 〈𝑧𝑖〉 showed a maximum of (1.53 ±0.07) km between 13:00 and 14:00 UTC, which is about 1.5 to 2.5 hours after local noon. We found counterclockwise hysteresis patterns between the CBL height and the surface fluxes. In the development phase, these relationships were approximately linear. In the early afternoon, the relationships reached a peak phase with both large fluxes and high values of 〈𝑧𝑖〉. At 12:00 UTC, just after local noon, the maximum values of vertical, horizontal, and total TKE were 0.55 m2s-2, 1.26 m2s-2 and 1.71 m2s-2 at heights of (0.30 ± 0.06)⟨𝑧𝑖⟩ , (0.56 ± 0.06)⟨𝑧𝑖⟩, and (0.40 ± 0.06)⟨𝑧𝑖⟩, respectively. In the decay phase in the late afternoon, the relationships show non-linear patterns with larger values of 〈𝑧𝑖〉 for the same surface fluxes than in the morning. Furthermore, we show relationships between the vertical and horizontal components and total TKE.
Intermittency in fluid and MHD turbulence analyzed through the prism of moment scaling predictions of multifractal models
Authors: Pouquet Annick , Marino Raffaele , Politano Helene , Ponty Yannick , Rosenberg Duane
Published: December 2024

Abstract. In the presence of waves due e.g. to gravity, rotation or a quasi-uniform magnetic field, energy transfer time-scales, spectra and physical structures within turbulent flows differ from the fully developed fluid case, but some features remain such as intermittency or quasi-parabolic behaviors of normalized moments of relevant fields. After reviewing some of the roles intermittency can play in various geophysical flows, we present results of direct numerical simulations at moderate resolution and run for long times. We show that the power-law scaling relations between kurtosis K and skewness S found in multiple and diverse environments can be recovered using existing multifractal intermittency frameworks. In the specific context of the She-Lévêque model (1994) generalized to MHD and developed as a two-parameter system in Politano and Pouquet (1995), we find that a parabolic K (S) law can be recovered for maximal intermittency involving the most extreme dissipative structures.
Developing an atlas of rain-induced leading edge erosion for wind turbine blades in the Dutch North Sea
Authors: Caboni Marco , van Dalum Gerwin
Published: December 2024

Abstract. To support the ongoing development of offshore wind energy in The Netherlands and to maintain the current assets, it is essential to provide wind farm operators accurate estimates of wind turbine blade erosion. Unfortunately, there is currently a shortage of information on wind turbine erosion risk, especially in offshore regions. In this work, we developed an atlas detailing rain-induced leading edge erosion for wind turbine blades in the Dutch North Sea, using weather simulations spanning a decade. These weather simulations were validated using recent offshore and onshore measurements and incorporated into a fatigue-based damage model, linking weather conditions to blades’ leading edge erosion. The results reveal that the erosive impact of rainfall on wind turbine blades varies across the Dutch North Sea. The estimated average incubation period, which indicates the leading edge protection system's lifespan, ranges from 8 to 9 years in the southwestern region, decreasing to 6 to 7 years in the northeastern area. This is due to both the higher average wind speeds and greater rainfall amounts occurring in the northeastern locations compared to the southwestern ones. This paper emphasizes that the northeastern regions of the Dutch North Sea, which are being examined for potential wind farm developments post-2030, will encounter higher erosion risks compared to those currently operating in southern locations, possibly requiring enhanced mitigation strategies.
Storytelling for disaster resilience and community engagement: A practical guide
Authors: Hou Jenny
Published: December 2024

Disaster resilience building requires inclusive and engaging communication to share knowledge, develop trust, and foster collaboration. Current disaster risk communication, dominated by a ‘deficit model’ of one-way information broadcasting, lacks sensitivity to the diverse needs and disaster inequalities faced by marginalised or vulnerable communities. The briefing paper advocates for a shift from authority/expert-driven narratives to disaster storytelling as a tool of social inclusion and community engagement. It provides a practical guide to strategic disaster storytelling planning governed by ‘5C’ principles (contextual, comprehensible, compelling, conducive to action, cohere), and supported by multiple factors, to achieve measurable communicative impact on disaster resilience.
Unravelling the Secret Language of Drivers: A Human-Centric Approach Towards Implicit Communication of Intention
Authors:   , Faramarzian Borojeni Mohammad Hassan
Published: December 2024

This research examines human-human cooperation during the driving task to inform the design of automated vehicle (AV) human-machine interactions. It investigates how passengers intuitively infer drivers' intentions through body language and contextual cues, bypassing explicit communication. A mixed-method study introduced the "Driving Intention Grammar" (DiG), which defines key cues, sources, and sequences shaping passenger understanding. These insights informed the Intention Awareness (IA) Model, extending Endsley’s Situation Awareness framework to guide human-machine interface (HMI) design. The findings provide a foundation for anthropomorphic, context-aware, and multimodal HMIs, aiming to enhance AV transparency, predictability, and trust.
Supply Chain Integration, Quality, and Knowledge Management in the Aerospace Industry
Authors: Gastélum-Valdez Jesús Sigifredo , Valenzo-Jiménez Marco Alberto , Martínez-Arroyo Jaime Apolinar , González-Samaniego Arcadio
Published: December 2024

In recent years, Supply Chain Integration (SCI) has gained attention in academic and empirical research. However, SCI has little consensus on conceptualizations, definitions, and dimensions. This research aims to analyze how quality management and knowledge management contribute to integrating the supply chain and participate in solving some of this misleading analysis of the aerospace industry in Queretaro, Mexico. To evaluate the influence of the variables, the structural equation modeling was used using the partial least squares approach (SEM-PLS). A census was made of the 48 firms in the aerospace industry through an interview with the firm’s executives. The model results show that knowledge management positively and significantly influences supply chain integration. Information and knowledge acquisition, both internally and externally, are essential for firms to improve their performance. Firms also must develop quality management systems that involve all the participants to integrate into global supply chains.
Estilo de vida del jornalero agrícola: un análisis comparativo del ingreso y gasto
Authors: Gámez Gámez Karina , Álvarez Flores Lorena , Pérez Chavira Seidi Iliana , Pérez Murillo José Cupertino
Published: December 2024

Los jornaleros agrícolas en San Quintín, Baja California, enfrentan condiciones laborales precarias debido a la informalidad del empleo. La investigación caracteriza el estilo de vida de los jornaleros agrícolas como grupo vulnerable, en muchas de las ocasiones migrantes y cuyo empleo es por temporada. A nivel generacional, se analizan las distintas generaciones laborales y cómo los cambios tecnológicos y sociales influyen en sus ingresos y gastos. La investigación utilizó un enfoque cualitativo, no experimental y transversal. Se realizó una revisión de literatura sobre salud financiera, adaptando un instrumento basado en la Encuesta Nacional de Salud Financiera 2023, para evaluar el estilo de vida, los ingresos y sus gastos. Se aplicaron 439 encuestas a trabajadores eventuales del campo a través de herramientas digitales. El instrumento fue validado con un coeficiente de consistencia interna de 0.917 (alfa de Cronbach), indicando alta fiabilidad en los resultados obtenidos. Uno de los hallazgos que se identificaron es que la generación millennial es la que mayor ingreso percibe. Además, se encontraron diferencias significativas entre la generación X y la generación Z con respecto a los gastos que realizan. Se concluye que ha habido avances en el bienestar financiero de los jornaleros; sin embargo, aún falta acceso a la educación financiera.
Economía Naranja: Metaanálisis bibliométrico, temático y semántico del constructo
Authors: Manjarrez-Olmos Leislie Rocío , Hernández Calzada Martín Aubert , Pérez Hernández Carla Carolina , Mendoza Moheno Jessica
Published: December 2024

El término economía naranja es concebido en el año 2013, sustentado tanto por las industrias culturales como creativas, mediante la publicación del Libro Naranja. A pesar de su reciente creación, existen algunas investigaciones al respecto. El objetivo general de este estudio es investigar el constructo economía naranja mediante una síntesis cuantitativa o metaanálisis para descubrir las brechas de conocimiento existentes al momento. Para alcanzar dicho objetivo fueron utilizadas las bases de datos Scopus y Web of Science, obteniendo un banco de datos de 1,299 artículos que fueron sometidos a un análisis bibliométrico, temático y semántico. Fue utilizada la declaración y protocolo PRISMA 2020, además de los aplicativos Bibliometrix versión 4.1.2, VOSviewer versión 1.6.18 y Graphext. Los resultados advierten el debate, en algunos casos la transición e incluso implementación de las industrias culturales y creativas bajo este nuevo constructo.
Percepción de los estudiantes universitarios sobre competencias digitales empresariales en laboratorios informáticos
Authors: Andrade Álvarez Carmita Efigenia , Viteri Ojeda Jimena Catalina , Miranda Salazar Mónica del Pilar , Urgiles Rodríguez Bladimir Enrique
Published: December 2024

En el umbral de la revolución digital, el objetivo del estudio determina la percepción de los estudiantes universitarios sobre la influencia de competencias digitales en su perfil profesional en la provincia de Chimborazo – Ecuador. Para ello, se empleó una metodología cuantitativa-correlacional para extraer datos numéricos y explorar relaciones significativas entre variables. La muestra comprendió a 175 estudiantes del último semestre de las universidades del área de ciencias empresariales de la provincia de Chimborazo – Ecuador. Los resultados mostraron que los estudiantes con habilidades digitales avanzadas y experiencia práctica en laboratorios informáticos exhiben un perfil profesional más robusto. Además, se ha identificado una correlación significativa entre la competencia digital y el fortalecimiento del perfil profesional (H1=0,753**). El estudio concluyó que la sólida competencia digital es un pilar para el desarrollo y el éxito profesional. Las instituciones educativas desempeñan un papel crucial en la implementación de habilidades digitales, sugiriendo la necesidad de políticas que fomenten la integración de prácticas digitales y el uso efectivo de laboratorios informáticos.
Transformación digital en la contabilidad de las pequeñas y medianas empresas en la provincia de El Oro, Ecuador
Authors: Feijoó González Ena Maritza , Gutiérrez Jaramillo Néstor Daniel , Medina Castillo Wiliam Tranquilino , Jaramillo Simbaña Raquel Magali
Published: December 2024

La investigación se enfocó en evaluar el impacto de la transformación digital en la calidad de la información financiera generada por las pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYMEs) en la provincia de El Oro en Ecuador. Se encontró que la adopción de tecnologías digitales en los procesos contables ha aumentado significativamente, reflejando un avance en la digitalización de estas empresas. A pesar de los beneficios observados, como una mayor eficiencia en la gestión de datos, se identificaron desafíos importantes, incluyendo altos costos de implementación y resistencia al cambio por parte del personal. Aunque no se encontró una asociación significativa entre la reducción del tiempo de procesamiento y los beneficios reportados, se resalta la necesidad de una evaluación holística de la transformación digital en las pequeñas y medianas empresas. En última instancia, la investigación proporciona una visión integral sobre cómo la adopción de tecnologías digitales impacta la calidad de la información financiera en las pequeñas y medianas empresas de El Oro, destacando la importancia de abordar los desafíos y maximizar los beneficios de este proceso de transformación digital. Los hallazgos obtenidos pueden orientar futuras acciones para fortalecer la adopción de tecnologías digitales y mejorar la gestión contable en estas empresas.
John Hejduk y la literatura. De Retreat Masque a Architectural Requiem
Authors: Barberá Pastor Carlos
Published: December 2024

La propuesta arquitectónica desarrollada por John Hejduk entre 1980 y 2000 tiene vínculoscon la literatura según influencias de su esposa, Gloria Fiorentino. Las citas y referencias en sus dibujos y bocetos a obras literarias de autores como Hawthorne, Flaubert, Hardy, Melville, Blanchot, Gide, Proust, Rilke y Mann ratifican estos lazos, desde el placer por la lectura que el arquitecto estadounidense expone en sus textos. El presente artículo trata de esclarecer estas relaciones entre algunas obras del arquitecto neoyorquino con la literatura. Aunque los vínculos con los autores literarios puedan definirse en distintos aspectos de su obra las relaciones son intensas desde una globalidad que va desde dos de sus obras, Retreat Masque y Architectural Requiem. El trabajo de investigación desarrolla un análisis a algunas obras que desgranan estas relaciones entre ambas disciplinas en un sentido artístico.Son demostradas las relaciones entre las dos disciplinas y el vínculo en un proceso de correlaciones complejas.
Del desierto a la ciudad desierta: narrativas cotidianas e imágenes precarias en la obra de Elías León Siminiani
Authors: Panea José Luis
Published: December 2024

La obra del cineasta Elías León Siminiani plantea un desfondamiento constante de los límites del formato audiovisual. Lo consigue a través del montaje cinematográfico en una sugerente convivencia entre imagen, tanto fija como en movimiento, y texto, tanto escrito como narrado, así como gracias a una estética de mínimos marcada por una deliberada economía de medios apelando de forma directa e informal al espectador. En este artículo analizamos su serie “Conceptos clave del mundo moderno” (1998-2009) ya que condensa, encarna y cristaliza dichas estrategias, prestando especial atención precisamente al modo en que desarrolla desde el ensayo documental los citados “conceptos”. En este caso, su mirada crítica y personal se dirige hacia el fenómeno de la gentrificación así como a la paradójica soledad del individuo en una sociedad urbana e hiperconectada. Nuestro objetivo es, en suma, poner en valor dicha obra, hasta ahora poco atendida desde el ámbito de la crítica y la reflexión estética, pero que toma el pulso de algunos de los temas más acuciantes de nuestro tiempo, aunando a la vez las inquietudes estéticas del autor recientemente galardonado en la XXXVII edición de los Premios Goya.
Furio Jesi: mito y biografía
Authors: Ruvituso Mercedes
Published: December 2024

Cuando, en 1972, Furio Jesi elabora por primera vez su modelo la "máquina mitológica", parte de una particular lectura del “mito de Rimbaud” y su legendaria participación en la Comuna de París. Sin embargo, en el contexto de Mayo de 1968, también pretende cuestionar su propio presente: ¿por qué las epifanías míticas en las revueltas de ayer y de hoy acaban en una “religio mortis”. Este trabajo pretende "desmontar" la primera formulación de la "máquina mitológica" para localizar conceptualmente cómo se construye a partir de la aporía entre "mito" y "biografía". Por un lado, se mostrará que, en paralelo al situacionismo de Guy Debord, Jesi retoma, de manera no siempre explícita, ciertos lugares comunes a la tarea de desmitificación de Walter Benjamin: la infancia, la mercancía, la revuelta. Por otro lado, la tensión conceptual entre mito y biografía que redefine la distinción entre bíos y zoé se interpretará como una respuesta asimismo “biográfica” a Karl Kerényi.
Deltell, Luis, y McGowan, Nadia, Latinoamérica filmada, Madrid, Fragua, 2024.
Authors: Claes Florencia
Published: December 2024

La editorial madrileña Fragua ha publicado en verano de 2024 un monográfico titulado Latinoamérica filmada que recoge catorce investigaciones sobre cineastas de dicha área geográfica. Se trata de una iniciativa de ESCINE, grupo complutense de estudios cinematográficos. Los co-editores del trabajo son Nadia McGowan, de la Universidad Internacional de la Rioja, y Luis Deltell, de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid. La propuesta resulta atractiva y sugerente pues aborda el recorrido por una senda zigzagueante y compleja como es el cine en Iberoamérica. Uno de los aciertos de la propuesta, del presente libro, es reconocer desde el inicio del proyecto que se trata de un trabajo tentativo y no explicativo. Es decir, se abren preguntas más que intentar contestar respuestas.
Analysis of Imperative Speech Acts in Angga Dwimas Sasongko's Film Today We’ll Talk About That Day
Authors: Houtman  , Arfiah  , Surismiati
Published: December 2024

Imperative speech acts play a vital role in various aspects of communication, both in daily interactions and in media such as films. These speech acts serve essential functions in regulating, controlling, and directing the actions of others. This study aims to identify and describe the functions of imperative speech acts in the film Today We’ll Talk About That Day by Angga Dwimas Sasongko and to determine their relevance to learning Indonesian in high schools. The theoretical framework used in this study includes Searle's and Kunjana Rahardi's theories. The data source for the research is the film Today We’ll Talk About That Day, which was released in July 2023. A qualitative method was employed, with data collection techniques including observation, documentation, and interviews. The data analysis process involved four stages: data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and verification or conclusion. The results of the study revealed 42 instances of imperative speech acts in the film Today We’ll Talk About That Day. These were categorized into five functions: (1) requests, (2) orders, (3) invitations, (4) granting permission, and (5) prohibitions. The data were further classified into four quality categories: (1) very good, (2) good, (3) sufficient, and (4) very lacking. The study also demonstrated the relevance of imperative speech acts in the film Today We’ll Talk About That Day for teaching Indonesian to Grade 10 students, particularly in the context of discussion text material at SMA Muhammadiyah 2 Palembang.
The Language of Influence: Analyzing Lexical Density and Readability in Political Editorials Across Leading Newspapers
Authors: Br Sembiring Franinta Egia D. R , Nadya Elchaira  , Dzikri Ilma  , Nurlela
Published: December 2024

This research examines lexical density and readability in election-related editorials from five major international newspapers: The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Oberlin Review, and The Los Angeles Times. Lexical density, the ratio of content words to total words, indicates linguistic complexity, while readability scores reflect accessibility. The Guardian exhibits the highest lexical density (60.02%), followed by The Washington Post (58.14%), reflecting a preference for precise, complex language. In contrast, The Sydney Morning Herald has the lowest density (54.74%), suggesting greater accessibility. Readability assessments categorize most editorials as “difficult” or “fairly difficult,” with The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Oberlin Review requiring advanced reading skills due to intricate vocabulary and lengthy sentences. These findings reveal distinct editorial objectives. Newspapers like The Guardian cater to an analytical readership seeking in-depth analysis, while outlets such as The Sydney Morning Herald prioritize readability, potentially appealing to a broader audience. The study underscores the importance of linguistic choices in shaping audience engagement, influencing accessibility, and impacting readers’ perceptions of political content. Varying complexity levels suggest that editorial strategies align with the ideological and demographic goals of each publication.
Students' Anxiety in Oral Presentations: Factors and Strategies at UIN Raden Intan Lampung
Authors: Riyadi Sugeng , Suryawati Sri Suci , Aziz Rizal
Published: December 2024

This study examines the level of speaking anxiety, identifies contributing factors, and explores strategies to address speaking anxiety during oral presentations in speaking classes among fourth-semester students at UIN Raden Intan Lampung. A qualitative descriptive design was employed, involving 55 English Department students. Data were collected using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS), developed by Horwitz et al. (1986), was modified and used to assess Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA). This 33-item, 5-point Likert scale measures students' language anxiety. Results indicate that speaking anxiety is prevalent among the students, particularly during oral presentations, with an average FLCAS score of 36.218. Interviews with six students, representing both low and high anxiety levels, revealed several factors contributing to speaking anxiety. These include negative thinking, lack of preparation, bad experiences, low ability, low confidence, fear of making mistakes, and physical conditions. To mitigate anxiety, students suggested strategies such as thorough preparation, managing negative thoughts, increasing self-confidence, using relaxation techniques, and improving language skills. The findings emphasize the importance of addressing speaking anxiety in EFL classrooms. Educators can create a supportive environment, incorporate activities to build confidence, and teach anxiety management strategies. Institutions should consider workshops on public speaking and anxiety reduction. Additionally, integrating frequent oral practice and personalized feedback into teaching methods can enhance students' speaking performance and reduce anxiety effectively.
The review of criminal proceedings in light of the amendments introduced by law no. 246 of july 31, 2023
Authors: Morcov Adela , Morcov Alexandru
Published: December 2024

The institution of criminal trial revision has recently been subject to legislative amendments through Law no. 246 of 31.07.2023, aimed at amending various normative acts (modifying the regulatory framework connected to the reform of the Supreme Court of Justice). This approach addresses the justification for the interventions made by the legislator and their impact on the institution of revision. Specifically, the debate also includes changes to the jurisdictional-functional competence of the court authorized to review the revision request, the examination stages, and the deadlines for filing a revision request, as well as the removal of the prosecutor from the list of parties entitled to initiate the revision procedure.
Paracetamol Poisoning: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment (Status of the Issue)
Authors: Sentsov V. G. , Gusev K. Yu. , Davydova N. S. , Chekmarev A. V.
Published: December 2024

Introduction. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is an over-the-counter analgesic and antipyretic drug, available in monoform and included in more than 200 combined drugs. Today, paracetamol is widely used in medicine, and therefore available in different age categories, including children from 0 to 18 years old, adults, the elderly and pregnant women.

The aim is to systematize data on the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of paracetamol poisoning based on data from foreign and domestic literature.

Materials and methods. Literary search on the platforms PubMed, Google Scholar, eLibrary.ru, CyberLeninka by keywords “paracetamol, acetaminophen, poisoning, epidemiology, hepatotoxicity, N-acetylcysteine”. Inclusion criteria: original, review articles, randomized and non-randomized clinical trials, meta-analyses and systematic reviews on the topic of paracetamol poisoning.

Results and discussion. The literature review presents data on toxic effects, epidemiology, metabolism, and clinical picture; modern research on methods of diagnosis and treatment of paracetamol poisoning.

Conclusions. Modern methods of diagnosing paracetamol poisoning allow us to focus not only on determining the concentration of the drug in the blood or the dose taken orally, as a decision-making tool. The development of new biomarkers of liver damage is a promising diagnostic tool, suggesting an “early warning” of potential liver damage.
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency in Children. A Modern View of the Problem
Authors: Vakhlova I. V. , Fedotova G. V. , Timofeevа M. S. , Timofeev E. S.
Published: December 2024

Introduction. Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is a deficiency of a protease inhibitor that leads to lung destruction and liver damage. The clinical manifestations of AAT are highly variable and depend on phenotype and environmental factors. The only available treatment for AAT is replacement therapy.

The aim of the study is to systematize current data on the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations and modern methods of treatment of AAT to determine the selectivity of pediatricians according to these manifestations.

Materials and methods. The literature search was carried out in the eLibrary.ru database, PubMed, Russian and foreign specialized medical journals.

Results and discussion. AAT deficiency is caused by mutations in the SERPINA1 gene. In Europe, the prevalence of AAT deficiency varies from 1 : 1 800 to 1 : 2 500 newborns. Mutations in the gene lead to incorrect assembly of the AAT molecule (Z-protein), with their subsequent accumulation and abnormal polymerization in hepatocytes, which leads to hepatitis. As a result of insufficient secretion of AAT into the systemic circulation, antiprotease protection is weakened and inflammatory processes in the lungs intensify. Currently, serum AAT-increasing therapy, which uses protein purified from healthy human plasma, remains the only specific pharmacological intervention available for the treatment of AAT.

Conclusion. AAT deficiency is an autosomal recessive disease that requires knowledge of the characteristics of clinical manifestations. There is great potential in using gene therapy to treat AAT-related diseases.
Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Results of Women with Various Forms of Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases of the Postpartum Period
Authors: Lazareva O. V. , Barinov S. V. , Shifman E. M. , Sckabarnya L. L. , Tirskaya Yu. I. , Kadtsyna T. V. , Chulovskij Ju. I. , Pukha A. E.
Published: December 2024

Introduction. The issues of managing postpartum women with infectious and inflammatory diseases (IID) are extremely relevant in modern conditions.

The aim of the study is to present the clinical characteristics and features of treatment of women in labor with various forms of postpartum pulmonary dysfunction.

Materials and methods. A retrospective examination of 181 postpartum mothers with IID was carried out, who were divided into 3 groups: A (n = 122) — patients with uncomplicated endometritis; B (n = 43) — with complicated forms (suture failure, metrothrombophlebitis); C (n = 16) — with severe septic complications (parametritis, obstetric peritonitis).

Results. In groups B and C, chorioamnionitis was statistically significantly more often diagnosed during labor compared to uncomplicated endometritis (pA–B = 0.002, pA–C < 0.001). In the integrated the number of points on the NEWS2 scale was statistically significantly higher in group B (p = 0.050) and group C (p = 0.007) compared to group A. In 25.42 % of the subjects, there was a discrepancy between the prescribed empirical antibacterial therapy and the pathogen isolated. In group B, organ-preserving surgery was performed in 55.81 % of the mothers on day 6.5 [4.8; 11.0], and hysterectomy was performed on day 9.0 [6.0; 12.0] after delivery.

Conclusion. Chorioamnionitis during childbirth, a score on the NEWS2 scale of 2 or more points suggests the development of complicated forms of postpartum endometritis. When treating, preference should be given to antibiotics of the aminopenicillin group, amoxicillin and beta-lactamase inhibitors, carbapenems and a timely decision should be made on repeated surgical intervention, allowing for organ-preserving surgery.
Assessment of Multimorbidity in Patients with COVID-19 and Polymorphisms C807T of the ITGA2 Gene and T1565C of the ITGB3 Gene
Authors: Kadnikov L. I. , Izmozherova N. V. , Popov A. A. , Antropova I. P. , Kudryavtseva E. V.
Published: December 2024

Introduction. ITGA2 gene C807T and ITGB3 gene T1565C polymorphisms influence the development of cardiovascular conditions and may worsen the condition of patients with COVID-19.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the multimorbidity in COVID-19 patients with ITGA2 gene C807T and ITGB3 gene T1565C polymorphisms.

Materials and methods. The case-control study was conducted: group 1 included 25 patients with COVID-19; group 2 — 25 patients with COVID-19 and acute coronary syndrome. The groups were adjusted by age, volume of lung lesions, body mass index, terms of hospital stay. The genetic study was performed on a DTprime (DT-96) detection amplifier.

Results. In Group 1, chronic heart failure occurred in 6 CC patients of ITGA2 gene, 8 — with T allele; in Group 2 — 12 and 7 patients, respectively (p = 0.036). Previous acute myocardial infarction occurred in 1 CC patient, no persons with T allele; in Group 2 — 2 and 9 cases, respectively (p < 0.001). In Group 1, obesity occurred in 8 CC patients, 1 — with T allele; in Group 2 — 7 and 3 cases, respectively (p = 0.006). The ITGB3 gene polymorphism had no effect on the multimorbidity.

Discussion. There is a close connection between the ITGA2 (C807T) polymorphism and the development of recurrent myocardial infarction and chronic heart failure against the background of the existing systemic inflammatory process, platelet hyperactivation and fibrosis.

Conclusion. The data obtained indicate a significant influence of ITGA2 (C807T) gene polymorphism and the absence of an influence of ITGB3 (T1565C) gene polymorphism on the multimorbidity of patients with COVID-19.
Retrospective Analysis of Diseases in a Cohort of Late Preterm Infants
Authors: Shestak E. V. , Kovtun O. P. , Mylarshchikova E. A. , Nechaeva Iu. I.
Published: December 2024

Rationale. In the conditions of perinatal centers, the routing of pregnant women with obstetric and somatic pathologies leads to the birth of a significant number of late premature newborns, which make a high contribution to the incidence of respiratory and cerebral pathologies.

Purpose of the study — to analyze respiratory and cerebral morbidity and therapy in late preterm infants.

Materials and methods. А retrospective analysis of a cohort of late preterm infants (GA 340–366 weeks) born within 12 months of 2020. The study involved 508 newborns. Retrospective analysis of the incidence of a cohort of late preterm infants (GA 340–366 weeks) born during the 12 months of 2020. The study involved 508 newborns.

Results. The study showed that late premature infants account for more than 10 % of all newborns and 66 % of the number of premature infants born in the perinatal center and are characterized by high morbidity. The main nosologies were identified: hyperbilirubinemia — up to 67 %; cerebral ischemia — up to 55 %; intraventricular hemorrhage — up to 18 % respiratory distress syndrome and transient tachypnea of newborns — about 46 %; congenital infection — 12 %; congenital heart defects — about 10 %. More than half of the children received of respiratory therapy and a quarter of newborns received antibacterial therapy. About 40 % of patients were hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit, and about 80 % in the neonatal pathology unit. The median total duration of hospitalization in the perinatal center was 13 [9.7; 19.0] days.

Conclusion. The study revealed data on the high frequency of respiratory pathology (up to half of the cases) and cerebral pathology (more than 50 %), congenital infection (up to 12 %), the need for respiratory therapy (in more than half of the children) and prolonged hospitalization with a median of 13 days in late premature infants.
ИМПЛЕМЕНТАЦИЯ МЕЖДУНАРОДНЫХ НОРМ ПО ПРЕДОТВРАЩЕНИЮ
ТРАНСГРАНИЧНОГО ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО ВРЕДА В ЗАКОНОДАТЕЛЬСТВО
РЕСПУБЛИКИ КАЗАХСТАН
Authors: Битабарова Ж.А. , Ережепқызы Р.
Published: December 2024

Статья посвящена вопросам имплементации норм по предотвращению трансграничного экологического вреда в законодательство Республики Казахстан. Цель статьи – продемонстрировать, что положения международного экологического права, касающиеся предотвращения трансграничного экологического ущерба, не противоречат друг другу и достаточно имплементированы в национальное законодательство Республики Казахстан. Приводя в качестве примера международные трансграничные конвенции, авторы показывают, как они реализуются в национальном законодательстве Казахстана. Научная и практическая значимость статьи заключается в предложении авторов применять концепцию государственной ответственности для решения вопросов трансграничного ущерба в случае, если соседние с Казахстаном государства не выполняют обязательства по предотвращению трансграничного вреда. Авторы раскрывают понятие и способы имплементации международно-правовых норм. Основное внимание в исследовании было уделено анализу международных актов касающихся предотвращения трансграничного вреда. В исследовании также были рассмотрены примеры правового регулирования аналогичных вопросов в других странах, что позволило сделать выводы о возможных путях совершенствования законодательства Казахстана.
СЕКСУАЛЬНОЕ НАСИЛИЕ ВО ВРЕМЯ ВООРУЖЕННЫХ КОНФЛИКТОВ КАК
ПРЕСТУПЛЕНИЕ ПРОТИВ ЧЕЛОВЕЧЕСТВА И ГЕНОЦИД
Authors: Аралбаева А.А. , Бишманов К.М.
Published: December 2024

В статье анализируются итоги деятельности международных уголовных трибуналов по бывшей Югославии (МТБЮ) 1993 года и по Руанде (МТР) 1994 года за преступления, связанные с сексуальным насилием со всеми из него вытекающими преступными последствиями. Впервые в истории международного правосудия, изнасилование было признано преступлением против человечества в работе трибунала по бывшей Югославии. Расследование руандийского террора по причине массовости изнасилований женщин и девочек племен тутси, совершенных по заранее подготовленному плану правящих кругов государства, позволило заявить трибуналу о том, что это были геноцидальные изнасилования. Согласно результатам исследований, масштабы преступлений подтверждали тот факт, что изнасилования в Руанде стали оружием для уничтожения групп людей по национальным признакам, что и стало причиной для обвинения военных преступников в осуществлении запланированного геноцида.
ДИСТАНЦИОННОЕ ПРОВЕДЕНИЕ ДОПРОСА: ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ РАЗВИТИЯ
Authors: Нубаева Г.Г. , Сердалинов К.М.
Published: December 2024

Сегодняшний день, интегрированный информационными технологиями и цифровизацией общества, остро нуждается в нормативном регулировании отечественного судопроизводства. Одним из новых направлений уголовного процесса, связанного с использованием технологий, являются дистанционные следственные действия. Это новшество уголовного процесса в Казахстане используется только при «дистанционном допросе» (ст. 213 УПК РК). В статье авторы попытались соединить, как теоретические аспекты проведения следственных действий дистанционно, так и их проблемы в практической реализации, а также перспективы будущего. Представлены мнения ученых-процессуалистов по эффективности использования систем видеоконференц-связи в уголовном процессе. Особо отмечена необходимость нормативного закрепления формата результатов таких следственных действий, в целях единообразия уголовного судопроизводства. Предложены изменения в статье 7 и новая редакция статьи 213 Уголовно-процессуального кодекса Республики Казахстан. Авторами проанализированы положения применения видеоконференц-связи в судопроизводстве разных стран. На основании проведенного исследования, сделано заключение, что применение видеоконференцсвязи в процессуальных действиях будет только способствовать повышению эффективности досудебного расследования по уголовных делам.
Influence of viscosity and velocity of administration on the performance of hyaluronic acid as a vehicle for bioprinting and injectable cell therapy: a computer simulation approach and in vitro validation
Authors: Amaral André , de Araújo Terciotti Graziela Francisca , Trovatti Eliane , Adami Nogueira Júlia , Lopes da Silva Jorge Vicente , Alvarenga Rezende Rodrigo , Yoshito Noritomi Pedro
Published: December 2024

Background: Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a natural polymer widely used as a vehicle in injectable cell therapy for the treatment of arthropathies. Objective: To estimate, through computational simulations and in vitro validation, the influence of HA’s physicochemical properties and administration speed on the shear stress generated in the syringe/needle system, as well as the associated risk to cell viability during administration. Methods: The influence of viscosity was evaluated by considering the rheological parameters corresponding to HA concentrations of 6, 8, 10, 12, and 15 mg/mL. For assessing the impact of administration speed, values representative of the typical speed range used in clinical procedures were considered. Simulations were used to estimate shear stress as a function of administration speed for each viscosity level. Results: The findings revealed a directly proportional relationship between viscosity and administration speed with the magnitude of shear stress. Notably, the highest viscosity formulation, when administered at the fastest speed, reached "critical values" of shear stress associated with mechanical damage to cell membranes and cell death. Conversely, lower viscosity HA exhibited reduced stress levels, indicating it as the potentially preferred formulation for injectable cell therapy. The in vitro cell culture assays corroborated the computational simulation results. Conclusions: The administration of HA demonstrates a viscosity- and speed-dependent effect on shear stress, which should be carefully considered for its application in bioprinting and injectable cell therapies.
Creating Sustainable workplace through Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Green HRM Practices: An Empirical Study
Authors: Divyanshu Pandey
Published: December 2024

One of the critical goals of organization is the creation of a sustainable workplace with the aim to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship and social well-being. The combination of Artificial Intelligence and practices of Green Human Resource Management is offering a revolutionary pathway for achievement of this goal. Artificial Intelligence tools like machine learning, predictive analysis, and automation are enabling organizations optimized use of resources, reducing environmental footprints, and enhancing productivity of employees. Simultaneously, practices of Green Human Resource Management are promoting sustainability by its eco-friendly policies, green trainings, and employee engagement activities in environmentally conscious creativities. Workplace AI assists organizations in improving their operational efficiencies that help faster their decision-making, and inventive products and services. While there is a plenty of information available about how Artificial Intelligence provide value to workplace. Policy makers all over the globe are researching on how these rapidly developing AI technologies and their adoption at the workplace is increasing. A sample of 243 was collected from employees of different organization. The factors that identify how AI and Green HRM create sustainable workplace are AI for Sustainable Decision-Making, Green HRM Practices Enhanced by AI, Sustainable Talent Retention, and AI in Green Training and Development.
Yama and Niyama in Modern Leadership
Authors: Bharatbhushan Dash
Published: December 2024

Spirituality is slowly becoming a means to maintain mental balance than just being an elusive point of super-natural state. In this context, Yoga has become a very popular and effective tool among the masses. It is not just the physical practices, but also the ancient philosophy (darshan) which is getting its due attention in present times. Maharishi Patanjali’s Yogasutra stands out for its practicality, brevity, and clarity among many books on yoga philosophy. The Ashtanga Yoga (eight-limbs) framework is the best-known extract from this timeless wisdom, and can be used as a potent tool for getting a balanced state of mind. The framework includes- Yama, Niyama, Aasan, Pranayam, Pratyahaar, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. The chapter focuses on the two primary limbs in the ashtanga yoga framework- Yama and Niyama, and looks them through the perspective of modern-day work environment. Yamas are the restraints that a yogi must practice while dealing with the outer world, while Niyamas are the duties that a yogi must observe for the self. The article explains the meaning, the differences, the relevance, and the applications of each of the five yamas and five niyamas. The content and inferences of the study can be of great help for organizational leaders to not only have a positive work environment, but also a stable and peaceful state of mind for themselves.