bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kritik an Lieferkettengesetzen
Authors: Mende Jan , Bender Hanno
Published: February 2024

Die Chefs von dm und Rossmann ziehen ein Jahr nach Inkrafttreten des deutschen Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetzes eine vernichtende Bilanz und warnen vor einem EU-Lieferkettengesetz.
Netto eckt mit Preiswerbung an
Authors: Bender Hanno
Published: February 2024

Die neue Preisangabenverordnung beschäftigt weiterhin die Gerichte. Zwei zentrale Fragen zur Werbung mit Preisreduzierungen muss der EuGH klären. Das LG Amberg entscheidet derweil gegen einschränkende Fußnoten-Hinweise im Handzettel.
„Diese Pläne wären das Aus für den Biomarkt wie wir ihn kennen“
Authors: Kühn Iki
Published: February 2024

Die EU will die Zulassung neuer gentechnischer Verfahren (NGT) regeln. Zum Teil soll entsprechendes Saatgut ohne Risikoprüfung angebaut werden können. Gerade hat sich das EU-Parlament zwar für eine Kennzeichnung ausgesprochen, doch für Lukas Wiesmüller, Nachhaltigkeitsmanager der Spar Österreich bleiben viele Fragen offen. Er sieht in den Plänen eine substanzielle Bedrohung, nicht nur für die Biobranche, und erläutert warum.
Regional trifft Tierwohl
Authors: Morgen Elisabeth
Published: February 2024

Bei Markenfleisch kombiniert der Lebensmitteleinzelhandel zunehmend Nähe mit besserer Haltung. Nach einem guten Start will die Edeka Nordbayern-Sachsen-Thüringen ihr Programm „Bauernschätze“ weiter vorantreiben. Elisabeth Morgen
Norma optimiert Logistiknetz
Authors: Bökamp Lena
Published: February 2024

Norma arbeitet weiter an der Logistikstruktur und steckt sich nach dem Umbau von drei Niederlassungen sowie einem Neubau neue Ziele. Mindestens zwei weitere Lager will der Discounter noch ersetzen. Als Blaupause soll dafür zumindest teilweise der neuste Standort in Gerolzhofen dienen.
Jacobs wird runderneuert
Authors: Nusser Bernd
Published: February 2024

Im Rahmen einer umfassenden Markenüberarbeitung präsentiert sich Jacobs im neuen Gewand. Gleichzeitig werden zwei neue Produktranges eingeführt. Begleitet werden die Aktivitäten durch eine breitgefächerte Kommunikationskampagne.
Anti-Nazi-Statement löst Kritik aus
Authors: Konrad Jörg , Rentz Ingo
Published: February 2024

Kaufmann Peter Simmel wollte gegen Rechtsextremismus ein Zeichen setzen. Die Aktion lief aus dem Ruder. Der Fall beschreibt ein grundsätzliches Dilemma, in dem sich viele Unternehmen aktuell befinden: Als Händler klar Position beziehen oder aus wirtschaftlichen Gründen lieber in der Deckung bleiben?
Alibaba-KI schiebt Innovationen an
Authors: Biester Silke
Published: February 2024

Wie wird Generative KI die Entwicklung neuer Produkte für den Bereich Home & Living verändern? Darüber diskutierten die Teilnehmer des Easterfield-Evenings von Donkey Produkts mit KI-Experten von Alibaba, Etribes und dem Artificial Intelligence Center.
Licht und Schatten
Authors: Heimig Dieter
Published: February 2024

Die Ernährungsbranche ist mit Blick auf das verarbeitende Gewerbe der bedeutendste Industriezweig in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Der Sektor erwirtschaftet einen Jahresumsatz von rund 4,5 Mrd. Euro.
Herausforderungen für die Ernährungsbranche
Authors: Heimig Dieter
Published: February 2024

Eine Umfrage der Marketinggesellschaft der Agrar- und Ernährungswirtschaft Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (AMV) hat ergeben, dass bei 50 Prozent der Unternehmen die Erträge sinken.
Hybrid-Produkte treffen den Nerv
Authors: Heimig Dieter
Published: February 2024

Der Fleisch- und Wurstvermarkter Ludwigsluster ist mit seiner Marke BioLust bereits seit Jahren national auf Erfolgskurs.
Convenience ist angesagt
Authors: Heimig Dieter
Published: February 2024

Die Geschäfte der Plukon Food Group laufen gut. Bei Produkten aus dem FairMast-Programm und bei Bio-Ware zeigt die Absatzkurve deutlich nach oben.
Bio und rein pflanzlich ist ein Muss
Authors: Heimig Dieter
Published: February 2024

Planet V beliefert vor allem Kunden im Foodservice-Bereich, darunter Kantinen, Kitas und Kliniken. Das Unternehmen betreibt aber auch einen eigenen Onlineshop.
Bier nicht nur für die Region
Authors: Heimig Dieter
Published: February 2024

Mit ihren Bieren und Biermischgetränken ist die Darguner Brauerei mittlerweile auch in Berlin, Brandenburg, Hamburg und Schleswig-Holstein unterwegs.
Schuldzuweisungen in Straßburg
Authors: Mönch Axel
Published: February 2024

Straßburg. Das Europaparlament hat eine Grundsatzdebatte über die Lage der Landwirtschaft geführt. Dabei boten sich alle Fraktionen den protestierenden Bauern als Verbündete an, zeigten großes Verständnis und warfen sich gegenseitig Versäumnisse vor.
Abgang eines Sonnenkönigs
Authors: Deininger Olaf
Published: February 2024

Frankfurt a.M. Applaus wollte nicht so recht aufkommen. Gerade hatte Klaus Josef Lutz seine Rede beendet und die Bühne verlassen. Einige Gäste – darunter viele Unternehmer und Kommunalpolitiker – schauten sich pikiert um.
Milchmengen steigen hierzulande wieder an
Authors: Lenz Frank
Published: February 2024

Göttingen. In der EU-27 ist im vergangenen Jahr weniger Milch erzeugt worden. Die Preise für Erzeuger und Verbraucher sinken.
Vedic period Education and culture
Authors: Kanyal Nimita
Published: February 2024

Indian culture, full of feelings of human welfare and world welfare, is one of the oldest cultures in the world. Vedic education and culture have been praised in the country and abroad. Indian culture and education are contained in Vedic literature. A well-organized form of education is visible in Vedic literature. The main objective of education at that time was to develop good values and civilization. Through education, the all-round development
of high ideals like morality, philanthropy and feeling of public welfare was to be done in human beings. The aim of the form of education during the Vedic period was to develop a high character by assimilating high ideals and ideas. Education means: learning or acquiring knowledge. Education is the natural, balanced and dynamic development of
man's internal powers, which is the statement of the great educationist "Pestology".
Socio-Cultural Impact of Avian Diversity in the Himalayan Region: A Comprehensive
Study of Bird Species in Huddu Village, Chopta, and Deoriatal
Authors: Pooja Pooja , Saxena Shruti , Uniyal V. P.
Published: February 2024

The study employed a random visualization method to count and describe bird species in the Huddu Village, Chopta, and Deoriatal regions of the Himalayas. The data, collected through global positioning system (GPS) recordings between March and April, revealed 48 bird species across these areas, belonging to 20 different families and varying orders. The observations included 33 bird species in the Huddu region, 10 in
Chopta, and 9 in Deoriatal, each displaying different elevations and geographical coordinates. Aside from birds, the fieldwork documented various flora and fauna species. The research detailed the relative abundance, distribution, and feeding habitats of bird species through recorded tables. Notable high-abundance species in
Huddu Village included the streaked laughing thrush, common myna, various drongo species, grey treepie, and yellow or red-vented bulbul. Conversely, low-abundance species like alpine chough, Asian koel, scarlet minivet, and fire-breasted flowerpecker were rare, with their occurrences graphically depicted in the results. The identification of bird species utilized diverse methods, including internet resources and field guides. The study contributes valuable insights into the avian biodiversity of the Himalayan regions, emphasizing the importance of random visualization techniques and recording detailed ecological characteristics.
Innovación tecnológica en la gestión de la información y su impacto en diversos sectores
Authors: Navarro-Cabrera Jorge Raul
Published: February 2024

La evolución tecnológica en la gestión de la información ha emergido como un eje central en el desarrollo y eficiencia operativa de los sectores industriales, académicos y empresariales (Sharma et al., 2021). La transformación digital se fundamenta en la capacidad de las organizaciones para capturar, procesar y analizar datos, convirtiéndolos en información valiosa para la toma de decisiones estratégicas (Plekhanov et al., 2023). La información, considerada como un activo estratégico vital, exige una gestión meticulosa para asegurar su seguridad, disponibilidad y calidad. La implementación de sistemas de información avanzados, que se centren en los requerimientos funcionales y ofrezcan interfaces intuitivas, es crucial para optimizar los procesos operativos y mejorar la experiencia del usuario (Kraus et al., 2022).
التعلّم من فسيفساء التمويل : تفعيل صندوق الخسائر والأضرار. ملخص تنفيذي.
Authors:   Germanwatch, Schultheiß L. , Shawoo Z. , Bakhtaoui I. , Ahmed L. , Lindsay C. , Sircar A. ,   ODI,   Climate Analytics
Published: February 2024

يعتمد التقرير على مصادر المعلومات الآتية: تقييم مكتبي للمؤسسات التمويلية الموجودة حالياً؛ مقابلات مع ممثلين وممثلات عن المؤسسات التمويلية الموجودة حالياً، بما في ذلك الصناديق المناخية والبنوك التنموية متعددة الأطراف، ومؤسسات المساعدات الإنسانية والجمعيات الخيرية، وأعضاء اللجنة الانتقالية. عبر خمس توصيات شاملة:
اعتماد متطلبات التأهيل البديلة.

عتماد نُهج أثبتت جدواها في الدعم الخيري والإنساني للوصول إلى المستوى المحلي.

اعتماد النُّهُج التشاركية والتمثيلية في اتخاذ القرار.

اعتماد نهج مرن قائم على المِنح.

اعتماد نُهج شاملة وكاملة لتمويل الخسائر والأضرار.
 
Predictors of Psychological Help Seeking Behaviours towards Mental Illness in University Students in Jordan vs UK
Authors: Rahhal Qais , Raman Ilhan
Published: February 2024

The adverse effect of self-stigma on psychological help seeking behaviours in mental illness is well documented with factors such as gender and socio-economic status often determining whether or not help is sought. While self-stigma is a complex and multifaceted concept, understanding how it is predicted by factors including but not limited to culture, education, socio-economic background, and knowledge, is elemental in raising awareness and reducing its impact. We explored the influence of culture and educational background on knowledge and self-stigma towards mental illness in university students in the UK and in Jordan. Jordanian participants were expected to be less knowledgeable with higher self-stigma towards help seeking behaviours in mental illness than the UK participants. Surprisingly, contrary to the extant literature there were no significant effects for culture or for educational background on self-stigma towards mental illness nor on the amount of knowledge between the two samples. The implications of the pattern of results are promising as debated in the discussion.
Artificial Intelligence in education: transformative potentials and ethical considerations
Authors:   Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Romania, Vasile Cristian
Published: February 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a driving force in revolutionizing various sectors, and education is no exception. This article explores the transformative potentials of AI in education, delving into its applications, benefits, and ethical considerations. Drawing on a range of scholarly works, this discussion aims to provide an overview of the current landscape and future prospects of AI in shaping the educational experience.
The impact of technology-assisted classroom guidance program on meeting the guidance needs of students
Authors:   Ministry of National Education, Turkey, Özmen Serdar , Hursen Cigdem ,   Near East University, Cyprus
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to design, implement and evaluate the results of a technology-assisted classroom guidance program aimed at meeting the guidance needs of students. This study was realized in two stages, namely program development and program evaluation. The study group of the research was formed by 9th grade students enrolled at vocational and technical Anatolian high school in Ankara. The experimental process stage of the study involved application of technology-assisted classroom guidance program, whereas the control group was offered 15 activities of the existing classroom guidance program for the 15 weeks of the semester. Following the experimental process, it was found out that technology-assisted classroom guidance program was effective in meeting the guidance needs of the students in the experimental group.
Teachers' perception of their readiness for online teaching
Authors:   Faculty of Teacher Education, University of Zagreb, Croatia, Klemše Nataša Ljubić
Published: February 2024

This work studies teachers' perception of their readiness for online teaching (OT) since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Firstly, the circumstances that can be used to explain the factor of readiness for OT are explained, followed by outlining the results of research on the teachers' perception of their readiness for OT. This research (N=390) encompasses the review of scientific literature and interpretation of the obtained results to determine the correlations between teachers' readiness for OT and predictive factors related to digital technology, digital literacy, and professional training online. Furthermore, it sought to investigate the differences regarding teachers' gender, profession, and relationship to work experience. The obtained data provide insight into the factors of readiness for OT that can be used to interpret teachers' perceptions of online instruction.
Voicing green learning in rural areas through service-learning: A participatory action research study
Authors:   National University of Science and Technology Politehnica, Romania, Manasia Loredana , Pârvan Andrei ,   University of Bucharest, Romania, Ianoș Grațiela ,   National University of Science and Technology Politehnica, Romania
Published: February 2024

The paper explores the role of service-learning pedagogy in fostering green learning and skills, particularly in rural school setting. By triangulating data from photovoice, dyadic interviews, and reflective observations, the authors implemented an action research study, involving sixteen students from grades 5 to 8 in a Romanian public school. Initial and final interviews explored the participants' perceptions and strategies toward green learning, while photovoice documented their learning process. Observational tools further enriched data collection. The study found service-learning enhanced enjoyment, deep learning strategies, and a sense of community in multi-ethnic classrooms. Thus, experiential learning pedagogies coupled with participant research methods can significantly bolster green learning and competences.
Decoding the relationship between language, entropy, and cognitive functioning: insights from a statistical analysis of Romanian literature
Authors:   National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Romania, Dinu Alexandru
Published: February 2024

The capacity for effective communication and sharing of ideas has been instrumental in driving the human evolution. The focus of this paper is on exploring the fundamental mathematical framework that underlies natural language, and demonstrating that practical applications can readily uncover theoretical principles like conditional probabilities and informational entropy. This study utilizes a comprehensive Romanian language corpus to conduct a statistical analysis of individual and conditional word probabilities. Additionally, an experimental survey was designed to evaluate the respondents’ subconscious selection of follower words. By comparing the results of the survey with the reference results obtained from the statistical analysis of the representative corpus, significant correlations were discovered between the conditional entropy and the survey participants’ chosen options. The study considers demographic variables such as age, gender, and education level and evaluates their contribution to the results. The paper also proposes several possible directions for future research.
Examining stress Tolerance and Self-Efficacy in Soldiers
Authors:   Latvian Academy of Sport Education, Latvia, Volgemute Katrina , Vazne Zermena ,   Latvian Academy of Sport Education, Latvia, Wirkus Łukasz ,   University of Gdańsk, Poland
Published: February 2024

This research aims to investigate the relationship between soldiers' physical self-efficacy, general self-efficacy, and stress tolerance. The study examined 34 male soldiers from the Latvian National Armed Forces, utilizing the Self-Efficacy to Regulate Exercise Scale, The General Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Determination test (DT) from the Vienna Test System. The testing was conducted individually face-to-face in a laboratory setting, utilizing a computer-based valid measuring instrument to assess the stress tolerance of the participants. This assessment was complemented by physical self-efficacy and general self-efficacy questionnaires. Our findings highlighted the significance of soldiers' physical self-efficacy, as it exhibits positive and substantial relationships with stress tolerance. The regression model for physical self-efficacy was statistical significance. Specifically, general self-efficacy and stress tolerance demonstrated a positive predictive effect on physical self-efficacy. This implies that higher general self-efficacy and stress tolerance correspond to greater physical self-efficacy. The implications of these findings are crucial because they highlight the role of self-efficacy and stress tolerance in determining soldiers' physical self-efficacy levels. Understanding these relationships can have implications for military training programs and interventions aimed at improving the performance of soldiers, their stress tolerance, mental resilience, and well-being. This study holds both theoretical and empirical value. Furthermore, these findings may be extended beyond military context, offering valuable implications for other high stress professions.
Relationships of school climate, parental support, life satisfaction, and internet gaming disorder among adolescents
Authors:   University of Trnava, Slovak Republic, Filipovič Vladimir , Dědová Mária ,   University of Trnava, Slovak Republic, Mihaliková Veronika ,   University of Trnava, Slovak Republic
Published: February 2024

This research study examines the relationship between school climate, perceived parental support, life satisfaction, and Internet gaming disorder in adolescents. A total of 719 respondents aged 16-19 years participated in the study (M=17.8; SD=1.11). The questionnaire battery consisted of the following research methodologies: the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale-Short-Form (IGDS9-SF; Pontes, Griffiths, 2015), the Delaware School Climate Survey-Student Questionnaire (Bear et al, 2011), Perceived Parental Support Scale (PPS, Thorlindsson et al., 1998), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS, Diener, et. al., 1985). Results demonstrated that parental support acted as a mediator in the relationship between perceived life satisfaction and Internet gaming disorder in adolescents.
Multiple mediating role of perceived social support in the relationship between self-esteem and positivity
Authors:   Adıyaman University, Turkey, Dündar Aykut , Yıldız Mehmet Ali ,   Adıyaman University, Turkey
Published: February 2024

The aim of this study is to investigate the multiple mediating role of perceived social support in the relationship between self-esteem and positivity in current university students. This study included a total of 243 students studying at different universities across Turkey during 2020-2021 academic year and 96 of participants were female (39.5%) while 147 were male (60.5%). Research data were collected via Personal Information Form, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Multi-Dimensional Perceived Social Support Scale and Positivity Scale. In the analysis of research data Descriptive Statistics, Pearson Correlation Coefficient, Ordinary Least Squares Regression-based approach and Bootstrap Method were employed. Based on the findings collected from research, it can be claimed that social support perceived from family and social support perceived from someone special mediated the relationship between self-esteem and positivity. It was thus determined that social support perceived from family is a stronger mediator than social support perceived from someone special. It also became clear that social support perceived from friends had no mediation role. Findings of the research were discussed and interpreted and suggestions were shared with relevant researchers in the final part of this study.
Psychosomatic day-care clinic -a possible solution for improving mental health services in Romania
Authors:   “Lucian Blaga” University, Romania; Dr. ,,Gheorghe Preda" Clinical Psychiatric Hospital, "Dr.Dumitru Bagdazar", Romania, Duică Lavinia , Totan Maria ,   “Lucian Blaga” University, Romania; Clinical Hospital for Children "George Baritiu", Romania, Antonescu Oana Raluca ,   “Lucian Blaga” University, Romania; County Clinical Emergency Hospital, "Corneliu Coposu", Romania, Silișteanu Sînziana Călina ,   Ștefan cel Mare” University, Romania, Boța Gabriela ,   “Lucian Blaga” University, Romania; County Clinical Emergency Hospital "Corneliu Coposu", Romania, Antonescu Elisabeta ,   “Lucian Blaga” University, Romania; County Clinical Emergency Hospital "Corneliu Coposu", Romania, Racheriu Mihaela ,   “Lucian Blaga” University, Romania; County Clinical Emergency Hospital "Corneliu Coposu", Romania
Published: February 2024

Psychosomatic disorders confront a myriad of challenges, including insufficient mental health community services, on the one hand, and physician rejection and stigmatization of psychiatric symptoms on the other. Unhealthy lifestyle choices interact in a negative way with the Romanian people’s health; these choices account for around half of the country's total mortality rate. So, the rate of heavy binge drinking is greater than the same rate in the European Union. Daily smokers rate in Romania is 1:5; overweight or obese represent approximately, half of the country's adult population; ischemic heart disease stroke being the second-largest death cause. Romania ranks first at the treatable mortality rate in Europe. We sought to establish the necessary grounds for including psychosomatic day-care clinics in the Romanian healthcare system.
Career counselor's training needs in the context of lifelong career guidance policies
Authors:   Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski", Bulgaria, Tsvetanska Silvia
Published: February 2024

The paper discusses the concept of lifelong career guidance as a modern trend brought about by technological advancements and changes in the world of professions. The realization of this concept is linked to the role of career counselors in assisting modern people in making choices and being aware of their ability to cope with economic, social, and other challenges. The findings of two studies on the training needs of career counselors in Bulgaria and other EU countries are briefly described. Based on the research findings, conclusions are drawn about the need for counselors to obtain ongoing training aimed at improving social-emotional competence, working with digital resources, and networking skills.
Type of sport-and gender-related personality features in the case of injured martial arts athletes
Authors:   University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila", Romania, Patenteu Ionuț , Predoiu Radu ,   National University of Physical Education and Sport, Romania, Bitang Andrei ,   "Aurel Vlaicu" University of Arad, Romania, Predoiu Alexandra ,   National University of Physical Education and Sport, Romania, Nica Sarah Adriana ,   12:00:00 AM
Published: February 2024

The aim of the research was to highlight the differences in personality features between martial artists who suffered moderate and/or severe injuries and athletes who suffered only minor sports injuries. A sample of 111 senior martial arts athletes (89 males and 22 females) took part in the study, from striking combat sports (boxing, kick-boxing, taekwondo and karate), grappling combat sports (jiu-jitsu and judo), and Mixed Martial Arts. The Romanian adaptation of the Makarowski’s Questionnaire for risk-taking behavior, the Romanian adaptation of the Brief Resilience Scale, and the Romanian adaptation of the Makarowski's Sports Aggression Questionnaire have been used. Using ANOVA statistical procedures the existing differences between groups (formed with respect to gender and type of sport practiced), in terms of aggression, resilience and risk-taking behavior were examined. Athletes who reported moderate and/or severe injuries (and are more resilient) tend to attack more, are looking for stimulating situations and assume less calculated risks, being, also, more willing to win regardless of the costs and even breaking the rules of the game.
Iodine oxoacids and their roles in sub-3 nm particle growth in polluted urban environments
Authors: Zhang Ying , Li Duzitian , He Xu-Cheng , Nie Wei , Deng Chenjuan , Cai Runlong , Liu Yuliang , Guo Yishuo , Liu Chong , Li Yiran , Chen Liangduo , Li Yuanyuan , Hua Chenjie , Liu Tingyu , Wang Zongcheng , Xie Jiali , Wang Lei , Petäjä Tuukka , Bianchi Federico , Qi Ximeng , Chi Xuguang , Paasonen Pauli , Liu Yongchun , Yan Chao , Jiang Jingkun , Ding Aijun , Kulmala Markku
Published: February 2024

Abstract. New particle formation contributes significantly to the number concentration of ultrafine particles (UFPs, d ≤ 100 nm) and has a great impact on human health and global climate. Iodine oxoacids (HIOx, including iodic acid, HIO3, and iodous acid, HIO2) have been observed in pristine regions and proved to dominate new particle formation (NPF) at some sites. However, the knowledge of HIOx in polluted urban areas is rather limited. Here, we conducted a long-term measurements of gaseous iodine oxoacids and sulfuric acid in Beijing from January 2019 to October 2021 and also in Nanjing from March 2019 to February 2020 and investigated the contribution of HIOx to UFP number concentration in both urban environments. HIO3 is highest in summer, up to 2.85 × 106 and 2.78 × 106 cm−3 in Beijing and Nanjing, respectively, and is lowest in winter by 96 % and 75 %, respectively. HIO3 exhibits more prominent variation than H2SO4 in both urban sites. HIO3 concentration shows a clear diurnal pattern at both sites with a daily maximum at around noontime, similar to the atmospheric temperature, solar radiation, and ozone (O3) levels. HIO2 concentration has the same diurnal and seasonal trend as HIO3 but is overall about an order of magnitude lower than HIO3 concentration. Back trajectory analysis suggests that the sources for inland iodine species could be a mix of marine and terrestrial origins, with both having peak iodine emission in warm seasons. While the contribution of HIO2 to particle growth is marginal in Beijing and Nanjing, our results demonstrate that HIO3 enhances the particle survival probability of sub-3 nm particles by about 40 % (median) and occasionally by more than 100 % in NPF events, suggesting HIOx are significant contributor to UFPs in polluted urban areas. As the growth contribution from HIO3 and H2SO4 is similar on a per-molecule basis, we propose that the sum of HIO3 and H2SO4 could be used to estimate sub-3 nm particle growth of inorganic acid origin in polluted atmospheres with a significant amount of HIOx.
Underestimation of multi-decadal global O2 loss due to an optimal interpolation method
Authors: Ito Takamitsu , Garcia Hernan E. , Wang Zhankun , Minobe Shoshiro , Long Matthew C. , Cebrian Just , Reagan James , Boyer Tim , Paver Christopher , Bouchard Courtney , Takano Yohei , Bushinsky Seth , Cervania Ahron , Deutsch Curtis A.
Published: February 2024

Abstract. The global ocean's oxygen content has declined significantly over the past several decades and is expected to continue decreasing under global warming, with far-reaching impacts on marine ecosystems and biogeochemical cycling. Determining the oxygen trend, its spatial pattern, and uncertainties from observations is fundamental to our understanding of the changing ocean environment. This study uses a suite of CMIP6 Earth system models to evaluate the biases and uncertainties in oxygen distribution and trends due to sampling sparseness. Model outputs are sub-sampled according to the spatial and temporal distribution of the historical shipboard measurements, and the data gaps are filled by a simple optimal interpolation method using Gaussian covariance with a constant e-folding length scale. Sub-sampled results are compared to full model output, revealing the biases in global and basin-wise oxygen content trends. The simple optimal interpolation underestimates the modeled global deoxygenation trends, capturing approximately two-thirds of the full model trends. The North Atlantic and subpolar North Pacific are relatively well sampled, and the simple optimal interpolation is capable of reconstructing more than 80 % of the oxygen trend in the non-eddying CMIP models. In contrast, pronounced biases are found in the equatorial oceans and the Southern Ocean, where the sampling density is relatively low. The application of the simple optimal interpolation method to the historical dataset estimated the global oxygen loss to be 1.5 % over the past 50 years. However, the ratio of the global oxygen trend between the sub-sampled and full model output has increased the estimated loss rate in the range of 1.7 % to 3.1 % over the past 50 years, which partially overlaps with previous studies. The approach taken in this study can provide a framework for the intercomparison of different statistical gap-filling methods to estimate oxygen content trends and their uncertainties due to sampling sparseness.
Thunderstorm characteristics with lightning jumps and dives in satellite-based nowcasting
Authors: Erdmann Felix , Poelman Dieter Roel
Published: February 2024

Abstract. The first Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) satellite was launched in December 2022. Its high resolution Flexible Combined Imager (FCI) in combination with the Lightning Imager (LI) herald a new period for geostationary (GEO) weather observations over Europe, Africa, and adjacent regions. Similar instruments are already operational over the U.S., with the Advanced Baseline Imagers (ABIs) and the Geostationary Lightning Mappers (GLMs). The objective of this study is to gain a deeper understanding of GEO data, with a specific emphasis on sudden increases in a storm's lightning activity, referred to as lightning jumps (LJ), and decreases, known as lightning dives (LD), as observed from a geostationary orbit. ABI-based cloud characteristics of thunderstorms are analyzed while storms are categorized by whether they produced LJs, LDs, or severe weather. It is found that the storms with LJs and/or LDs feature overall similar characteristics as the severe thunderstorms. Those storms typically feature elevated, colder cloud tops, more and stronger overshooting tops (OTs), consequently leading to more structured updrafts. As a result, these storms tend to generate higher convective rain rates (CRRs) on average compared to storms lacking LJs, LDs, and those categorized as non-severe. In particular, thunderstorms experiencing multiple LJs throughout their lifecycle exhibit the most and strongest OTs, signifying highly organized updrafts, extremely cold cloud tops, and highest CRRs. Considering the characteristics mentioned above, these storms, especially those featuring multiple LJs and LDs during their lifecycle, are of particular interest for nowcasting potentially dangerous weather phenomena.
ECOMAN: an open-source package for geodynamic and seismological modeling of mechanical anisotropy
Authors: Faccenda Manuele , VanderBeek Brandon Paul , de Montserrat Albert , Yang Jianfeng , Ribe Neil
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Mechanical anisotropy related to rock fabrics is a proxy for constraining the Earth’s deformation patterns. However, the forward and inverse modelling of mechanical anisotropy in 3D large-scale domains has been traditionally hampered by the intensive computational cost and the lack of a dedicated, open-source computational framework. Here we introduce ECOMAN, a software package for modelling strain-/stress-induced rock fabrics and testing the effects of the resulting elastic and viscous anisotropy on seismic imaging and mantle convection patterns. Differently from existing analogous software, the modelling of strain-induced fabrics has been extended to all mantle levels and it has been optimised to run across multiple CPUs, yielding strong scaling efficiency. In addition, shape preferred orientation (SPO)-related structures can be modelled and superimposed over lattice/crystallographic preferred orientation (LPO/CPO) fabrics, which allows the consideration of the mechanical effects of fluid-filled cracks, foliated/lineated grain-scale fabrics and rock-scale layering. One of the most important innovations is the Platform for Seismic Imaging (PSI), a set of programs for performing forward and inverse seismic modelling in isotropic/anisotropic media using real or synthetic seismic datasets. The anisotropic inversion strategy is capable of recovering parameters describing a tilted transversely isotropic (TTI) medium, which is required to reconstruct 3D structures and mantle strain patterns and to validate geodynamic models.
Snow water equivalent retrieval over Idaho – Part 2: Using L-band UAVSAR repeat-pass interferometry
Authors: Hoppinen Zachary , Oveisgharan Shadi , Marshall Hans-Peter , Mower Ross , Elder Kelly , Vuyovich Carrie
Published: February 2024

Abstract. This study evaluates using interferometry on low-frequency synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images to monitor snow water equivalent (SWE) over seasonal and synoptic scales. We retrieved SWE changes from nine pairs of SAR images, mean 8 d temporal baseline, captured by an L-band aerial platform, NASA's Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Synthetic Aperture Radar (UAVSAR), over central Idaho as part of the NASA SnowEx 2020 and 2021 campaigns. The retrieved SWE changes were compared against coincident in situ measurements (SNOTEL and snow pits from the SnowEx field campaign) and to 100 m gridded SnowModel modeled SWE changes. The comparison of in situ to retrieved measurements shows a strong Pearson correlation (R=0.80) and low RMSE (0.1 m, n=64) for snow depth change and similar results for SWE change (RMSE = 0.04 m, R=0.52, n=57). The comparison between retrieved SWE changes to SnowModel SWE change also showed good correlation (R=0.60, RMSD = 0.023 m, n=3.2×106) and especially high correlation for a subset of pixels with no modeled melt and low tree coverage (R=0.72, RMSD = 0.013 m, n=6.5×104). Finally, we bin the retrievals for a variety of factors and show decreasing correlation between the modeled and retrieved values for lower elevations, higher incidence angles, higher tree percentages and heights, and greater cumulative melt. This study builds on previous interferometry work by using a full winter season time series of L-band SAR images over a large spatial extent to evaluate the accuracy of SWE change retrievals against both in situ and modeled results and the controlling factors of the retrieval accuracy.
Applying machine translation to Chinese–English subtitling: Constraints and challenges
Authors: Tian Lu
Published: February 2024

Focusing on the topic of applying machine translation (MT) to Chinese–English subtitling, the subject of the present study, this article first analyses the current literature and introduces the general constraints in Chinese–English subtitling from three perspectives: technical, cultural, and textual. Technical constraints are imposed by the limited time and space available for each subtitle; cultural constraints relate to the disparities in the beliefs, values, customs, behaviours, and artefacts of different cultural groups; and textual constraints predominantly manifest in the differences between the source and target languages and the segmented nature of subtitles. In order to respond to these constraints and to achieve conciseness, comprehensibility, and coherence in the translated subtitles, this study highlighted condensation, context, and coordination as the key strategies to adopt. However, these strategies pose considerable challenges for MT in Chinese–English subtitling. First, the common practice of full translation by most MT tools tends to work against making subtitles concise. Second, the lack of relevant contextual knowledge limits the ability of MT to generate appropriate translations. Third, the segmented display of subtitles makes it challenging for MT to capture and reflect the logic in the source text, on the one hand, and to produce coherent output in self-contained segments, on the other. To illustrate these constraints and challenges, this article provides examples of bilingual subtitles from American Factory (Bognar & Reichert, 2019), an Oscar Winner for Best Documentary Feature, and compares the official subtitles with those generated by three popular MT tools in Chinese–English translation. The study investigated the efficacy of MT subtitling and its potential to produce quality subtitles; and this article proposes possible solutions and suggestions for improving the quality of MT in subtitling.
The accuracy of automatic and human live captions in English
Authors: Romero-Fresco Pablo , Fresno Nazaret
Published: February 2024

Closed captions play a vital role in making live broadcasts accessible to many viewers. Traditionally, stenographers and respeakers have been in charge of their production, but this scenario is changing due to the steady improvements that automatic speech recognition has undergone in recent years. This technology is being used to create intralingual live captions without human assistance and broadcasters have begun to explore its use. As a result, human and automatic captions co-exist now on television and, while some research has focused on the accuracy of human live captions, comprehensive assessments of the accuracy and quality of automatic captions are still needed. This article airs this matter by presenting the main findings of the largest study conducted to date to explore the accuracy of automatic live captions. Through four case studies that included approximately 17,000 live captions analysed with the NER model from 2018 to 2022 in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada, this article tracks the recent developments with unedited automatic captions, compares their accuracy to that achieved by human beings, and concludes with a brief discussion of what the future of live captioning looks like for both human and automatic captions.
Integrating post-editing into the subtitling classroom: what do subtitlers-to-be think?
Authors: Bolaños García-Escribano Alejandro , Díaz-Cintas Jorge
Published: February 2024

In today’s professional landscapes, new technologies have altered media localization workflows as much as practitioners’ workstations and habits. A more comprehensive integration of automation tools, including (neural) machine translation systems, has been ushered in by the proliferation of cloud ecosystems. In a further technological drive in the production of subtitle projects, systems now integrate automatic speech recognition and can machine translate subtitles from pre-spotted templates. The rise of post-editors in media localization, specifically in subtitling, has been a reality for some time now, triggering the need for up-to-date training methods and academic curricula. It is against this backdrop that this article seeks to examine the perception of post-editing among trainees in subtitling. A total of four teaching experiences, conceived as practical experiments in interlingual subtitle post-editing (English into Spanish), involving postgraduate students from both Spain and the United Kingdom, are described here. The sample comprised 36 master’s-level students enrolled in translator training programmes that have a focus on audiovisual translation. A mixed-methods approach was adopted for this study; after each experience, the feedback collated through online questionnaires has proved paramount to understanding the participants’ opinions about post-editing in the subtitling classroom. Interestingly, most of the respondents believe that subtitle post-editing training should feature more prominently in translation curricula even though they have voiced their reluctance to undertake post-editing work professionally.
PERBEDAAN PENGARUH LATIHAN BOLA VOLI PASSING BAWAH DENGAN TEMAN DAN LATIHAN PASSING BAWAH SENDIRI PADA SISWI KELAS VII SMP NEGERI 24 MERANGIN
Authors: Putra Ikhsan Maulana , Dani Refril , Pilitan Raja Bani , Abdulah Abdulah , Megawati Megawati
Published: February 2024

Abstract

 

This study aims to find out whether there are differences in underhand passing exercises with friends and underhand passing on the increase in underhand passing in volleyball games for Class VII students of SMP Negeri 24 Merangin.

This research is an experimental research with Matched Subject Design. The sample in this study consisted of 20 female students and was divided into experimental group 1 and experimental group 2 using the AB-BA formula. Data analysis in this study used the t-test at a significance level of 5% db 5.

Results 1) there is an effect of practicing lower passing alone, with the result of t-count 2.535 > t-table 2.306, 2) there is an effect of practicing lower passing with friends, with a result of t-count 4.482 > t-table 2.306, 3) Training of lower passing with friends are better than the bottom passing exercise alone with a mean post test result of 12.8 > 10.9.

The conclusions of the results of this study are 1) There is an effect of lower passing exercises with friends. 2) There is the influence of self-passing exercises. 3) Underhand passing exercises with friends are better than self-passing exercises in improving lower passing abilities in extracurricular students at SMPN 24 Merangin.

Keywords: Passing Down, With Friends, Alone
SIKAP MAHASISWA POLITEKNIK NEGERI MADURA DALAM MENERIMA INFORMASI COVID-19 DI MEDIA SOSIAL
Authors: Denta Anggeria Oktavisa , Rahayu Yuliana Watiningrum  , Kembang Wilujeng Puspitasari
Published: February 2024

Introduction : Attitudes in receiving Covid-19 information are different for each individual because attitudes are influenced by knowledge of the situation experienced and the possibility of a tendency to act. The purpose of this study research was to determine the attitude of Madura State Polytechnic students in receiving Covid-19 information on social media. This research was conducted from February to August 2022 Methods :  This research uses descriptive statistical analysis.. The population in this research were all students (19-21 old) od Madura State were 800 people. The sample in this research were 267 students of Madura State Polytechnic. Using the non-probability clustesr sampling technique. Collecting data using a close ended likert scale questionnaire and analyzed descriptively (Mean-T) and presented in the form of tables and narratives. Result:  Based on the research results, the attitude of Madura State Polytechnic students was mostly favorable, as many as 159 respondents (60%). Conclusion: The majority of Madura State Polytechnic students have a favorable attitude in receiving Covid-19 information on social media and it is hoped that students will be able to maintain choosing the correct information on social media
Stigma Pada Penderita HIV/AIDS: A Systematic Review
Authors: Maulidiah Junnatul Azizah Heru  , Jatimi Atika , Hidayat Mukhlish
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a virus that attacks the human immune system. Negative stigma in HIV/AIDS patients can affect the level of quality of life of HIV patients, which in turn can affect the patient's psychology, self-confidence, and career. Factors that cause discrimination against PLWHA are the low level of education and public understanding of HIV/AIDS. Objective: to determine the stigma of HIV/AIDS sufferers. Method: The method for preparing this article is the PRISMA method with database searches including Google Scholar, Digital Reference Garba, and Science Direct, using 10 articles based on inclusion criteria, namely published in 2019-2023, can be accessed in full text, articles in Indonesian and English and is research qualitative. Results: Of the 10 articles that have been analyzed, it is stated that stigma in HIV/AIDS sufferers can affect aspects of mental health, especially the quality of life of HIV/AIDS sufferers. The stigma faced by leprosy sufferers is self-stigma and public stigma. Conclusion: The stigma experienced by HIV patients comes from themselves, their families, society, and the surrounding environment. Stigma also causes depression and anxiety, feelings of sadness, guilt, and feelings of lack of worth due to low levels of knowledge about HIV/AIDS
The "Pedagogical Universe " at 20 years old. Journal of the pedagogical and psihological community in time
Authors:   Universitatea Pedagogică de Stat ", POGOLȘA Lilia ,   Ion Creangă"
Published: February 2024

The text reveals certain considerations with reference to scientific publications, especially scientific journals in the field of educational sciences. In this context theretrospective of the evolution of the scientific journal of pedagogy and psychology “Pedagogical Universe”, successor of the scientific-methodical journal “Pedagogue”, and “The soviet pedagogue” is presented. Proposing to the general public the most relevant results of research in the field of educational theory and practice, these scientific journals have thus completed the field of educational sciences with valuable publications and expanded the area of interest for the educational space in the Republic of Moldova.
Dual education. Justification, legal premises, precautions and pedagogical limits for concretization
Authors:   Universitatea ", CUCOȘ Constantin ,   Alexandru Ioan Cuza ",   din Iași, România
Published: February 2024

In this article, we propose an evaluation of the situation of dual education, as a way of professional-vocational training, from the perspective of legislative norms, pedagogical principles or prescriptions, but also of concrete educational realities, especially with reference to Romania and the Republic Moldova, but, of course, in direct connection with what is happening in European Union countries. We will bring to attention recent developments in this field, but we will also try to signal some doubts, limits or precautions related to the development and implementation of an authentic dual education, having as epistemological or praxeological premises the didactic, psychopedagogical, strategic principles and constraints.
Affect, Body Image, Self-Esteem and Sexual Satisfaction: Impact of Early Childhood Relationships
Authors: Virani Elisha
Published: February 2024

This quantitative study explores the rich tapestry of early childhood interactions and their substantial impact on a number of adult well-being variables. Using a broad sample size, the study seeks to identify the intricate relationships between early experiences and adult sexual satisfaction, body image, self-esteem, and positive and negative affect. The study uses a quantitative methodology, gathering data from a sizable and varied cohort with the use of surveys and standardised instruments. Early childhood connections are seen as a complex construct that includes impacts from peers, families, and society at large. The study looks for patterns and links between these variables using statistical analyses and correlation models. The findings of this research could make a substantial contribution to the domains of sociology, psychology, and human development by illuminating the long-term effects of early connections.