bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Telehealth on Health Disparities Associated With Travel Time to Hospital for Patients With Recurrent Admissions: 4-Year Panel Data Analysis
Authors: Tao Youyou , Vo Ace , Wu Dezhi , Lin Junyuan , Seal Kala , Mishra Abhay , Brahma Arindam
Published: November 2024

Background

Geographic, demographic, and socioeconomic differences in health outcomes persist despite the global focus on these issues by health organizations. Barriers to accessing care contribute significantly to these health disparities. Among these barriers, those related to travel time—the time required for patients to travel from their residences to health facilities—remain understudied compared with others.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the impact of telehealth in addressing health disparities associated with travel time to hospitals for patients with recurrent hospital admissions. It specifically examined the role of telehealth in reducing in-hospital length of stay (LOS) for patients living farther from the hospital.

Methods

We sourced the data from 4 datasets, and our final effective sample consisted of 1,600,699 admissions from 536,182 patients from 63 hospitals in New York and Florida in the United States from 2012 to 2015. We applied fixed-effect models to examine the direct effects and the interaction between telehealth and patients’ travel time to hospitals on LOS. We further conducted a series of robustness checks to validate our main models and performed post hoc analyses to explore the different effects of telehealth across various patient groups.

Results

Our summary statistics show that, on average, 22.08% (353,396/1,600,699) of patients were admitted to a hospital with telehealth adopted, with an average LOS of 5.57 (SD 5.06) days and an average travel time of about 16.89 (SD 13.32) minutes. We found that telehealth adoption is associated with a reduced LOS (P<.001) and this effect is especially pronounced as the patients’ drive time to the hospital increases. Specifically, the coefficient for drive time is –0.0079 (P<.001), indicating that for every additional minute of driving time, there is a decrease of 0.0079 days (approximately 11 minutes) in the expected LOS. We also found that telehealth adoption has a larger impact on patients frequently needing health services, patients living in high internet coverage areas, and patients who have high virtualization potential diseases.

Conclusions

Our findings suggest that telehealth adoption can mitigate certain health disparities for patients living farther from hospitals. This study provides key insights for health care practitioners and policy makers on telehealth’s role in addressing distance-related disparities and planning health care resources. It also has practical implications for hospitals in resource-limited countries that are in the early stages of implementing telehealth.
Impact of Telehealth on Health Disparities Associated With Travel Time to Hospital for Patients With Recurrent Admissions: 4-Year Panel Data Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Tao Youyou , Vo Ace , Wu Dezhi , Lin Junyuan , Seal Kala , Mishra Abhay , Brahma Arindam
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Geographic, demographic, and socioeconomic differences in health outcomes persist despite the global focus on these issues by health organizations. Barriers to accessing care contribute significantly to these health disparities. Among these barriers, those related to travel time—the time required for patients to travel from their residences to health facilities—remain understudied compared with others.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to explore the impact of telehealth in addressing health disparities associated with travel time to hospitals for patients with recurrent hospital admissions. It specifically examined the role of telehealth in reducing in-hospital length of stay (LOS) for patients living farther from the hospital.

METHODS

We sourced the data from 4 datasets, and our final effective sample consisted of 1,600,699 admissions from 536,182 patients from 63 hospitals in New York and Florida in the United States from 2012 to 2015. We applied fixed-effect models to examine the direct effects and the interaction between telehealth and patients’ travel time to hospitals on LOS. We further conducted a series of robustness checks to validate our main models and performed post hoc analyses to explore the different effects of telehealth across various patient groups.

RESULTS

Our summary statistics show that, on average, 22.08% (353,396/1,600,699) of patients were admitted to a hospital with telehealth adopted, with an average LOS of 5.57 (SD 5.06) days and an average travel time of about 16.89 (SD 13.32) minutes. We found that telehealth adoption is associated with a reduced LOS (P<.001) and this effect is especially pronounced as the patients’ drive time to the hospital increases. Specifically, the coefficient for drive time is –0.0079 (P<.001), indicating that for every additional minute of driving time, there is a decrease of 0.0079 days (approximately 11 minutes) in the expected LOS. We also found that telehealth adoption has a larger impact on patients frequently needing health services, patients living in high internet coverage areas, and patients who have high virtualization potential diseases.

CONCLUSIONS

Our findings suggest that telehealth adoption can mitigate certain health disparities for patients living farther from hospitals. This study provides key insights for health care practitioners and policy makers on telehealth’s role in addressing distance-related disparities and planning health care resources. It also has practical implications for hospitals in resource-limited countries that are in the early stages of implementing telehealth.
Personalised digital care pathways enable enhanced patient management as perceived by healthcare professionals: a mixed-methods study (Preprint)
Authors: Rodrigues David , Jasmins Clara , Ladeiras-Lopes Ricardo , Patrao Luis , Rodrigues Eduardo Freire
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Clinical decision support systems (CDSS) are known to improve adherence to clinical practice guidelines and patient outcomes by providing clinicians with timely, accurate, and appropriate knowledge.

OBJECTIVE

This study investigates the perceived usefulness and practical implementation of UpHill Route v3, a personalized digital care pathway (PDCP) system, in enhancing clinical decision-making and patient management across various clinical settings.

METHODS

A mixed-methods retrospective study was conducted involving medical doctors and nurses from four NHS Local Health Units in Portugal. Data was collected from May 2023 to April 2024. The primary data source was an anonymous questionnaire assessing healthcare professionals' perceptions of UpHill Route v3's usefulness (Likert scale from 0 to 10). Secondary analysis involved quantifying decisions across heart failure, multimorbidity, diabetes and colorectal and breast cancer clinical pathways (data were collected from user interactions with UpHill Route v3, as well as from its internal database). Descriptive and bivariate statistics were used to analyse the data.

RESULTS

22 healthcare professionals (mean age 44.7±10.6, 68% females, 41% physicians) participated. High ratings for adherence to clinical protocols (mean score: 8.061.73), clinical decision support (mean score: 8.051.73), patient care improvement (mean score: 7.632.22), and confidence in patient management (mean score: 8.261.56) were reported. Secondary analysis showed that, across 3,574 patients, 25,741 clinical decisions were informed and 9,254 actions were performed with the assistance of the PDCP tool.

CONCLUSIONS

The perceived usefulness paired with the underlying volume of decisions informed and/or tasks performed indicates the potential of the tool to enhance clinical efficiency and patient care. The study's findings align with existing literature on the effectiveness of CDSSs in improving clinical practice and patient outcomes. However, the small sample size and potential response bias limit the generalizability of the results. Further research with larger and more diverse populations is needed.
UpHill Route v3 PDCP tool is highly valued by healthcare professionals for its ability to support clinical decision-making and operational efficiency across various clinical settings, suggesting it can effectively bridge the gap between clinical guidelines and real-world practice.
Improving phenotyping of patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases through automated processing of discharge summaries: a multicenter cohort study (Preprint)
Authors: Remaki Adam , Ung Jacques , Pages Pierre , Wajsburt Perceval , Faure Guillaume , Petit-Jean Thomas , Tannier Xavier , Gérardin Christel
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Valuable insights gathered by clinicians during their inquiries and documented in textual reports are often unavailable in the structured data recorded in the electronic health records (EHRs).

OBJECTIVE

This work highlights that mining unstructured textual data with natural language processing (NLP) techniques complements the available structured data and enables a more comprehensive patient phenotyping.

METHODS

We collected EHRs available in the clinical data warehouse of the Greater Paris University Hospitals from 2012 to 2021 for patients hospitalized and diagnosed with one of four immune-mediated inflammatory diseases: systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), systemic sclerosis, antiphospholipid syndrome, and Takayasu's arteritis. Then, we built, trained, and validated NLP algorithms on 103 discharge summaries selected from the cohort and annotated by a clinician. Finally, all discharge summaries in the cohort were processed with the algorithms and the extracted data were compared with the structured data.

RESULTS

Named entity recognition followed by normalization yielded f1-scores with 95% confidence intervals of 71.1 (63.6-77.8) for the laboratory tests and 89.3 (85.9-91.6) for the drugs. Application of the algorithms to 18,604 EHRs increased the detection of antibody results and drug treatments (e.g., +53.6% of the patients in the SLE cohort with positive antinuclear antibodies), making the results more consistent with the literature.

CONCLUSIONS

While challenges remain in standardizing laboratory tests, particularly with abbreviations, this work, based on secondary use of clinical data, demonstrates that automatic processing of discharge summaries enriched the information available in structured data and facilitated more comprehensive patient profiling.
Action Research on Picture Book Reading Activities for Kindergarteners in Large Classes under the STEAM Concept
Authors: Yang Xinyu , Wang Qing , Mao Guohui
Published: November 2024

The STEAM education philosophy, as an emerging educational concept in recent years, has gained a dominant position in the educational systems of various countries due to its modernization and progressiveness. This philosophy emphasizes interdisciplinary teaching methods, focusing on the development of comprehensive abilities in learners. Many countries have integrated STEAM education into their kindergartens, and China has also begun to explore the integration of STEAM education into early childhood teaching activities.In kindergartens, STEAM education is more often integrated into scientific activities, with less emphasis on picture book reading activities. The author believes that integrating STEAM education into picture book reading activities is highly feasible and valuable for research. This paper, considering the age characteristics of young children and various other factors, conducts an action research study on the integration of STEAM education into picture book reading activities for older kindergarten children. Through action research, it is concluded that integrating STEAM education into picture book reading activities for older kindergarten children can improve their classroom participation, develop their self-exploration abilities, and foster the development of various abilities. The paper also proposes suggestions for the localization of STEAM education in China and further integration into picture book reading teaching activities.
Research Progress on Moss Traits in the Last Decade: A Bibliometric Analysis Based on CiteSpace
Authors: Chen Dong
Published: November 2024

Mosses are small, higher plants with a wide variety of species and are an important component of various ecosystems. The study of moss traits helps in understanding their physiological and ecological processes, as well as enhancing our overall knowledge of the plant kingdom. To clarify the research context and development trends of moss traits, this paper conducts a bibliometric analysis of 471 existing articles using the Web of Science database and CiteSpace (6.4.R1) software. The results show that research on moss traits experienced a rapid increase from 2015 to 2021 before leveling off. The main disciplines publishing articles on moss traits are Plant Sciences, Ecology, and Environmental Sciences. The primary publishing countries are the USA, People's Republic of China, and Germany. Major journals include Plants-Basel (Q1), American Journal of Botany (Q2), and New Phytologist (Q1). Among all journals, New Phytologist (255), Journal of Ecology (233), and Ecology (211) are the most frequently cited. Research hotspots in moss traits mainly focus on functional traits, growth, and community, and comparative studies with other groups (such as lichens) are expected to be a future research trend.
Effect of N, P K, Ca and Mg Fertilizer Application on Peanuts in Tra Vinh Province, Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Tran Khanh Thi , Bui Hieu Chi , Nguyen Lang Thi
Published: November 2024

This study was to evaluate the effects, determine the appropriate, fertilizers on peanut production. The experiment was installed in Tra Cu with two variety MD7, L14. Seven fertilizer treatments were designed. The treatments consisted of the application of T1:(Trichoderma sp + Bordeaux 1% + Probiotics 3M); T2: (organic fertilizer =10 ton/ha) ;T3:( Trichoderma sp + Bordeaux 1% + Probiotics 3M) + chemical fertilizers (35N-60P-60K + 150kg Ca + 40kg Mg ) + organic fertilizer 100%); T4: (Trichoderma sp + Bordeaux 1% + Probiotics 3M) + chemical fertilizers(35N-60P-60K + 150kg Ca + 40kg Mg ) + organic fertilizer 75% ;T5( Trichoderma sp + Bordeaux 1% + Probiotics 3M) + chemical fertilizers + organic fertilizer 50%) ;T6: chemical fertilizers (35N-60P-60K + 150kg Ca + 40kg Mg ) +(Trichoderma sp + Bordeaux 1% + Probiotics 3M) and T7 control and treatment of farmers: (120 N-60 P-60 K + 200 Ca kg/ha). The experimental design adopted consisted of randomized complete blocks with three replications. Results showed that the analysis of absorption N, P, K in the seeds, both varieties have statistical significance on the experiments. The treatment T5, with the highest N content (2.175) for MD7, and L14 variety (2.588). For P both varieties the highest N content at treatment T7. Only K with MD7 varieties the highest N content at treatment T7 and L14 in the treatment T4. The Ca and Mg content in the seed had the highest in treatment T5 with both two varities. For the leaf: +N content in the leaves in the treatment T2 was the highest N content (4.852) for MD7. For the L14 variety in the treatment T6 (4.989) (Trichoderma sp + Bordeaux 1% + CPVS 3M) for the highest N content, followed by the fertilization level in the treatment T3 (4,625) using probiotics (Trichoderma sp + Bordeaux 1% + CPVS 3M) + MKC chemical fertilizer + 100% organic fertilizer). P content, on MD7 varieties, at the treatment (T2) using only organic fertilizers and (T3) using biological products (Trichoderma sp + Bordeaux 1% + CPVS 3M) + MKC chemical fertilizers + 100% organic fertilizers for the highest P content (1.521; 1.365) respectively. K content, on the MD7 variety, at the treatment T2 and treatment T4, had the highest content (0.142; 0.102) respectively. For the L14 variety, the treatment T7 gave the highest K content (0.612). The leaves in the treatment T3 gave the highest Ca content. Mg content in the leaves depends on the age and genotypic location of the plant. On MD7 varieties, the highest Mg content in treatment T5 (1.140). For the L14 variety, at the level of treatment T3, use biological products (Trichoderma sp + Bordeaux 1% + CPVS 3M) + MKC chemical fertilizer + 100% organic fertilizer for the highest Mg content (0.712) and the lowest in T1 (0.012). It is essential to apply the correct dose and correct time for peanut at Tra Vinh.
Unveiling the Ordinary: Exploring the Tensions between Social Conventions and Personal Desires in Alice Munro's “Dance of the Happy Shades”
Authors: Pavithren. J Kevin , Balaji Dr. B.
Published: November 2024

This article examines Alice Munro's debut short story collection, “Dance of the Happy Shades” (1968), through a critical lens, analysing the complex interplay between social norms and individual desires. Employing a feminist and poststructuralist framework, this study reveals how Munro's narratives subvert traditional notions of Canadian identity, femininity, and domesticity, exposing tensions between public and private spheres. By exploring how Munro's characters navigate small-town life's constraints, this research demonstrates that her stories challenge dominant discourses of 1960s Canada, offering a nuanced portrayal of women's experiences and social norms' fragility. The findings contribute significantly to understanding Munro's early work and its importance within the Canadian literary canon. Through a close reading of Munro's stories, this study uncovers the ways in which her characters' struggles with identity, agency, and autonomy reflect the societal norms governing women's lives in rural Canada. This research also highlights Munro's innovative narrative style, which blurs the boundaries between public and private spheres, challenging traditional notions of Canadian identity. This study's conclusions have broader implications for feminist and cultural studies, underscoring the relevance of Munro's work to contemporary debates on identity, community, and geography. By revaluating Munro's early work, this research demonstrates the significance of her contributions to Canadian literature and her enduring influence on feminist thought. Ultimately, this study provides a nuanced understanding of Munro's debut collection, solidifying her position as a pivotal figure in Canadian literature. The research offers a critical perspective on the social norms governing women's lives in 1960s Canada, shedding light on the complexities of women's experiences and the fragility of social norms.
Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in English Education: Trends and Developments
Authors: Jabbar S. Abdul
Published: November 2024

The emergence of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) is a paradigm shift in English Language Teaching (ELT). Due to the rampant use of mobile devices, there has been an influx of language practice resources anytime and anywhere for the language learners. This article reviews the growth and reliance of MALL in English teaching, its advantages, disadvantages, and why it has the potential to change the normal classroom learning. It is aimed at actual trends and case studies shedding light on mobile apps, social networks, and other technologies that facilitate language learning. The article presents some suggestions on how to adapt MALL in the teaching of the English language for improved results and as a response to the needs of the current generation students.
Plantas: Referentes espaciales para la movilidad hacia la costa
Authors: García-Barriga Magdalena
Published: November 2024

En el pastal de Mulluri (ca. 3100-5590 msnm) se encuentran representados todos los pisos vegetacionales de la vertiente occidental andina: pisos prepuneño, puneño, interfase tolar-pajonal, altoandino y subnival (Castro et al. 1982; González y Molina 2015; Muñoz y Bonacic 2006; Trivelli y Valdivia 2009; Villagrán et al. 1999).
Recapitulación y conclusiones
Authors: García-Barriga Magdalena
Published: November 2024

Adentrarnos en las configuraciones indígenas del espacio del pastoreo por medio de las memorias territoriales de la comunidad aymara de Mulluri ha permitido traer al presente distintos tipos de discursos que amplían nuestra comprensión de la puna y del pastoreo andino. La investigación ha seguido como ejes analíticos principales las paskanas y el mundo de las plantas, a través de las cuales se ha intentado conectar distintos saberes y prácticas relacionados con el manejo ganadero, que simultáneamente constituyen mecanismos de construcción del territorio y de transmisión de la memoria social (Connerton 1989; Ingold 2000; Nogué 1989; Tomasi 2013).
Mujeres en el espacio marino
Authors: Aguirre-Munizaga Claudio Roberto , Contreras-Hernández Paola Andrea , Mondaca-Rojas Carlos Enrique
Published: November 2024

This article analyzes gender relations and sex-based division of labor in industrial fishing in Iquique, a port in northern Chile, during the second half of the 20th century. Researchers reviewed bibliographic and documentary sources and conducted in-depth interviews with key local players. The results show how women developed an agency that, by applying resistance strategies, put pressure on the workplace domination structures marked by gender hierarchies. The process reflects women's transition from the private (family) realm to the productive public sphere, which gave rise to a series of transformations in gender role representations in small-scale and industrial fishing.
Ingredientes animales de una comida festiva. Análisis zooarqueológico del Recinto 2 de Pajchela Núcleo (Cusi Cusi, Puna de Jujuy, Argentina)
Authors: Carreras Jesica
Published: November 2024

From a food-centric theoretical perspective, this paper presents the results and interpretations of zooarchaeological analysis of the assemblage recovered during excavations of Recinto 2 at the Pajchela Nucleo site. Since animals are considered part of culinary networks, the researchers interpret data from the analysis of the archaeological bones to address questions about the animals’ role as ingredients.
Scientists have identified a closure event at Recinto 2 consisting of the burning of the structure and disposal of the remains of a communal meal along with large rocks. While radiocarbon dating is not yet available, the discovery of a tumi enables us to place the closure event within the Incan era (1430-1535 AD). The sample’s large number of bones (more than 10,000 in excellent condition) enabled researchers to set the Minimum Number of Individuals (MNI) at approximately 30 camelids, fueling the detailed zooarchaeological methodology outlined herein. The bone remains are interpreted as evidence of a meal that brought people and groups from other places to Pajchela Nucleo, either for celebratory or commemorative purposes.
An Automated Daily News Reports Generating Application Involving Keyword-Based News Scraping, Summarization, and Sentimental Analysis Leveraging NLP Models
Authors: J Nafeesa Begum
Published: November 2024

In the era of information overload, obtaining relevant, concise, and sentiment-analyzed news content is essential for
effective decision-making. This paper introduces an automated daily news reporting system that streamlines the process of
collecting, summarizing, and analyzing the sentiment of news articles fetched based on the user's keyword. By leveraging stateof-the-art Natural Language Processing (NLP) models like GPT-3.5 for two-level summarization and BERTweet for sentiment
analysis, the system provides users with concise, sentiment-labeled reports, enhancing their understanding of news trends and
emotional tone.
The architecture integrates data scraping, text extraction, and sentiment classification within a cloud-based Python microservice,
supported by Flask. The system incorporates user localization options, allowing users to customize news retrieval by region and
time preferences.
Finalized reports are formatted into HTML and delivered directly to authenticated user emails through Gmail API, ensuring
seamless and secure distribution. This research underscores the significance of automated news summarization and sentiment
analysis in modern information retrieval. It provides a scalable and personalized solution that enables real-time synthesis of
large volumes of news content, making it accessible and relevant for diverse audiences worldwide.
Review Paper on Transforming Care for Paralysis Patients through IOT Innovation
Authors: Bhopale Mrs. P. B.
Published: November 2024

The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology is revolutionizing care for paralysis patients, significantly
enhancing their quality of life, autonomy, and independence. By harnessing the power of wearable sensors, smart home
automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered predictive analytics, telemedicine platforms, and mobile apps, this innovative
approach provides real-time monitoring of vital signs, movement patterns, and environmental factors. The IoT-based system
enables personalized therapy plans, tailored rehabilitation programs, and timely interventions, empowering patients to take
control of their condition. Moreover, AI-driven predictive analytics identify potential complications, allowing for proactive
measures to prevent hospitalizations and reduce healthcare costs. Telemedicine platforms facilitate seamless communication
between patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, ensuring continuous support and guidance. Additionally, mobile apps
provide patients with accessible resources, educational materials, and community support networks. Preliminary results
demonstrate remarkable improvements in patient outcomes, including enhanced mobility, reduced complications, and increased
autonomy. Caregivers also benefit from reduced burden, improved quality of life, and enhanced support. With its potential to
transform the lives of millions affected by paralysis worldwide, this groundbreaking IoT-based care model is poised to redefine
the future of neurological rehabilitation.
Engaging every learner: Differentiated educational materials for renewable energy
Authors: Wardani Regina Bilqis , Sulaeman Nurul Fitriyah , Haryanto Zeni
Published: November 2024

The learning approach in the classroom is often centered on the role of the teacher, so the development of teaching materials based on differentiated learning is important to meet diverse learning needs. Therefore, this study aims to describe the validity and student responses to teaching materials based on differentiated learning on renewable energy materials. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model. Data collection was done through observation, questionnaires, and interviews. Data analysis techniques include learning style analysis, feasibility and validity of teaching materials, and student responses to questionnaires. The subjects of this study were 35 students of class X-11 of State High School in Samarinda City and the object of research was teaching materials based on differentiated learning on renewable energy material. The results showed that the teaching materials were in the highly valid category, with a percentage score of 88% in the material aspect and 89% in the media aspect. The results of student responses showed a percentage score of 81%. Trials on a wider sample need to be carried out to ensure the effectiveness of this approach if students have the same circumstances, especially learning styles.
EKOLOJİK SANAT KAPSAMINDA GERİ DÖNÜŞÜM MALZEMELERLE ÜRETİLEN İLERİ DÖNÜŞÜM SANATI
Authors: Batur Meral
Published: November 2024

Ekolojik dengenin bozulduğu günümüzde, ekolojik sanat, çevre sorunlarına dikkat çekmek ve doğayla uyumlu bir yaşam sürmeye katkı sağlamak amacıyla sanatı bir araç olarak kullanmaktadır. Bu bağlamda, özellikle ekolojik sanat kapsamında geri dönüşüm ya da atık malzemeleri kullanarak üretilen ileri dönüşüm sanat eserleri, malzemeye sanatsal bir yaklaşımla estetik ve işlevsel değer kazandırmayı hedeflemektedir. Toplumda çevresel farkındalık yaratmayı hedefleyen, estetik değerleri yükseltirken aynı zamanda sürülebilir bir yaşam konusunda izleyiciyi sorgulatan ileri dönüşüm sanatı, bu araştırmanın konusudur. Bu araştırmada, İleri dönüşüm sanatı eserlerinin çevresel bir farkındalık yaratmak adına atık yönetimi ve sürdürülebilirlik konularında bilinçlendirmeye neden olup olmadığı, çevre dostu yaşam biçimlerini destekleyip desteklemediği ve sanatın, çevresel sorunları çözmede ve toplumu dönüştürmede ne kadar etkili olabileceğini araştırmak amaçlanmaktadır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda özellikle ileri dönüşüm sanatı bağlamında günümüzde üreten sanatçıların kimler olduğu ilgili literatür taraması yapılmış, sanatçıların bu bağlamdaki eserlerinin hangileri olduğu tespit edilmiş ve seçilen eserler üzerinden konu bağlamında analizler yapılmıştır. Bu araştırma, günümüz ileri dönüşüm sanatının anlaşılmasını sağlaması açısından önemli görülmektedir. Yapılan araştırmalar sonucunda denebilir ki, ileri dönüşüm sanatı, sadece çevreye katkı sağlamakla kalmaz, aynı zamanda estetik değer taşıyan, düşündüren ve yenilikçi eserlerle sürdürülebilir bir gelecek için örnek teşkil etmektedir. Yaratıcılığı, çevre bilincini ve işlevselliği birleştiren bu sanat formu hem bireyleri hem de toplumu çevresel sorumluluk almaya yönlendirmektedir.
Actors of the Political Socialization of the Youth
Authors: Sosnovskaya A. M. , Levina S. A.
Published: November 2024

The formation of political identity of contemporary Russian youth is a dynamic socialization process involving constant communication with various actors and reassessment of norms and beliefs in political and cultural media discourse. Using the methods of actor-network theory, we can better understand how individual groups, accounts construct political identity through cultural narratives and practices by means of their affordances. Such properties of actors build trust in them in the case of discursive coincidences and common frames of self-identity within the network. By examining the practices of actors and the effects of their affordances in political socialization, we can understand how these processes shape the collective beliefs and the practices of young people that follow.The purpose of the article is to identify the sources of political socialization of student youth as actors by examining the trust mechanisms that contribute to successive processes of socialization formation.Methods of survey, focus groups, text analysis, actor-network theory methods, and Python, Gephi, and Google Excel programs were applied to map and represent the results.The study analyzed essays, surveys, and interviews (300 students in total) in order to qualitatively identify actors that influence the political socialization of young people. These actors include official cultural policies, family, school, media and social networks, church, society, political leaders and bloggers. The research allowed us to identify the most stable cognitive, affective and practical components of these actors’ discourses, emphasizing the special significance of cultural and historical facts in the formation of political identity.The process of political socialization begins in childhood and continues in the following stages of personal development, always intertwined with one or another social reflection, forming a coherent picture of the world. Young people trust information supported by facts and consistent with their worldview; young people are influenced by parents, official sources and bloggers. In the political sphere, young people are interested in political leaders, elections, the work of government bodies, and the influence of politics on areas of life such as culture and ecology.The analysis conducted in the optics of ANT has revealed the mechanisms of how student youth are influenced by various actors and how this influence shapes their political beliefs and behavior. The study emphasizes the importance of constant communication for the formation of youth political identity through the influence of various actors in media discourse.
VOLUNTEERING IN RUSSIA: FEATURES OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND MODERN YOUTH GOALS
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, BOCHANOV M.A.
Published: November 2024

The purpose of the article is to analyze volunteering in the Russian historical context. The empirical material analysis introduces the history of volunteering in the pre-revolutionary and Soviet periods. The author shows that this movement developed in a complex historical reality – in the context of social political trends in civil society development and in terms of government’s interest and support.
Different methods are used to carry out the study. The goal of the historiographic method is to overview existing scientific sources and publications related to the history of volunteering in Russia. Mathematical methods reveal the extent of participation and types of volunteer activities, social attitudes and real involvement in the volunteer movement. Content analysis is used to characterize texts and materials related to volunteering. Varieties of sources identify trends, key themes, and characteristics of volunteering. Comparative analysis helps to compare different historical periods, regions, or types of voluntary organizations, identifying common patterns and differences.
The article emphasizes the importance of social cultural factors and traditions of volunteering in Russia. It allows better understanding the unique features of this phenomenon in Russian history.
The study shows that the potential for volunteer activity among young people is significantly higher than their actual participation. The development of volunteering and overcoming its bureaucratization can become an incentive to reduce the social apathy of young people.
As a result, the author concludes that volunteering has deep historical roots in the context of traditional Russian values, and is important for society. Russian culture values as selflessness, solidarity, mutual assistance and love of neighbor are reflected in the concept of volunteering.
Gradually, volunteering became an integral part of the sociocultural history of Russia. In various historical periods, volunteers played important roles in various social and political events, demonstrating self-abnegation and tendency to value common goals and help those in need. Volunteering contributes to strengthening social solidarity, forming a positive image of the country and developing civil society.
TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS AS A LEADING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY OF THE OREL ART GALLERY (1950s – 2000s)
Authors:   Central Russian Institute of Management, Branch of RANEPA, CHETVERIKOVA A.S.
Published: November 2024

The main purpose of the article is to analyze traveling exhibitions as leading educational activity of the Orel Art Gallery. According to the organizers, the creation of the Orel Art Gallery and other similar open art museums was supposed to promote the aesthetic and public education. Therefore, summarizing the results of this multifaceted activity, the functioning and organization of exhibitions, the selection of expositions and authors are the subject of close attention.
According to the Party ideology, museums and galleries had to be accessible. But not all forms of educational work were in demand and corresponded to this principle. Forming the obligations of the Orel Art Gallery staff, the management pointed out that the work on aesthetic education of city and regional workers had to be strengthened. Recommendations for conducting extensive exhibition work outside the Art Gallery were developed. A special role in the development of this activity was assigned to the traveling exhibitions. They helped to ensure that as many people as possible visited them. The exhibitions were creative and thematic in nature, and they became the most important form of ideological and aesthetic development.
After analyzing the traveling exhibitions educational work, the author draw conclusions that such activities of the Art Gallery was relevant and in demand. The predominance of original, fund items in the compositions of the exhibitions gave an opportunity to make the closest contact between the masterpiece, the artist and the viewer. It became the basis for the creation of a mobile fund and a greater replenishment of the Gallery's collection with various Soviet and Orel artists’ works. Such activity significantly increased the importance of the travelling exhibitions and made them more effective.
The author emphasizes that traveling exhibitions took a leading place among other types of museum work as the most relevant form of the Orel Art Gallery’s educational activity. Such analysis allows to identify the forms of traveling exhibitions implementation and find out the ways to improve their full functioning, in order to obtain the greatest results of such activities in modern museums and galleries.
As a result, the author concludes that museums and art galleries were in need of traveling exhibitions. The research revealed that such Art Gallery’s scientific and educational activities were relevant in the past and will be in demand in the future because the traveling exhibitions are the most interesting form of fine art representation for most viewers.
JEAN-PAUL SARTRE’S AND LOUIS FERDINAND CELINE’S PERCEPTION OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Authors:   Central Russian Institute of Management, Branch of RANEPA, MERKULOV A.V. , PANARIN I.A. ,   Central Russian Institute of Management, Branch of RANEPA
Published: November 2024

The purpose of the article is to analyze the perception of the Second World War by such French intellectuals as Jean-Paul Sartre and Louis-Ferdinand Celine. The research relevance is determined by the French intellectuals’ exceptional role, which they played during the Sec-ond World War. They influenced over the emergence and development of the right and left ideological poles. The Second World War significantly affected the fate of France. The War changed French territorial borders, divided the country into North and South, into a Nazi-occupied zone and the territory controlled by the Vichy government, and also forced the French people to make a moral choice. They had to reflect over their own ideological and political po-sition.
Despite the fact that, the problem of the French intellectuals’ perception of the Second World War is relevant, almost no research had been done in Russian historical science. First of all, then studies devoted to intellectuals belong to foreign historiography, mainly French.
The study focuses on the period between 1939 and 1959. The time frame is determined by the beginning of the Second World War and the last interview of Louis-Ferdinand Celine.
The methodology of the study is based on a comparative analysis at the microsocial level, a linguistic analysis, and an interdisciplinary approach. Comparative analysis is used in the study of cultural history and the history of intellectuals. Linguistic analysis, as well as an interdisciplinary approach cover various scientific disciplines like history, sociology and politi-cal science. Comparative analysis involves the use of the same categorical grid and the same explanatory models to compare and analyze variables. The fundamental principles of objectivi-ty and historicism provide an integrated approach for the study of historical events.
The research findings may be of interest from the point of view of social history and the history of intellectuals. The study is an attempt to determine the causes and consequences of the intellectuals’ behavior during the Second World War, their responsibility and role in the conditions of the domination of state political structures of the Modern age.
Portada, créditos e índice. Núm. 7 (2024)
Authors: BARRÓN RUIZ DE LA CUESTA Alberto
Published: November 2024

Índice, créditos, evaluadores, portada, contraportada
Sustainability Disclosure, Institutional Ownership and Value of Listed Companies in Nigeria
Authors: ORSHI TERYIMA SAMUEL , YUSUF MOHAMMED ALIYU
Published: November 2024

Research aim: This study seeks to examine the relationship between sustainability
disclosure and the value of listed companies in Nigeria, using institutional ownership as
a moderator.
Design/ Methodology/ Approach: Data was collected from annual reports and accounts of
the firms and daily price listings of the Nigerian Exchange Group from 2014 to 2021. The
study uses the Feltham and Ohlson (1995) linear information valuation model to estimate
industry-based influence on firm value variations.
Research finding: The results show that economic and environmental disclosures as well
as institutional ownership significantly and positively impact the value of listed firms,
while social disclosure has an insignificant effect. Institutional ownership enhances the
positive effect of economic disclosure, but does not enhance the effect of environmental
disclosure on firm value, and there is no statistical evidence that it affects the impact of
social disclosure on firms’ value.
Theoretical contribution/Originality: The study uses stakeholder and legitimacy theories
to guide decision-making in sustainability disclosure and institutional ownership. It
suggests that greater transparency and accountability in sustainability reporting in Nigeria
are needed.
Practitioner/Policy implication: The study findings support regulators to mandate
sustainability disclosure, raise awareness about its benefits and impact on value, and
encourage investor participation in corporate sustainability decision-making. This would
enhance the value creation and governance process, ultimately leading to better governance
and increased firm value.
Research limitation: This study focuses only on sustainability disclosure of Nigerian
companies in selected sectors of the economy. Future studies can explore the long-term
effects of sustainability disclosures on firm value to understand whether social disclosures
yield delayed financial benefits, investigate the impact of sustainability disclosures on firm
value across different sectors in Nigeria, and explore how governance frameworks influence
the quality of sustainability disclosures and their subsequent effect on firm value.
Enhancing the Implementation of Shariah Review Practices in Islamic Banks
Authors: AMIN MUHAMMAD NAJIB MOHD , ABIDIN NOR HAFIZAH ZAINAL , TALIB NORI YANI ABU
Published: November 2024

Research aim: BThe aim of the present study is to understand how Shariah review practices
are being implemented by gathering the perceptions of Shariah officers at different Islamic
banks (IBs). This is done through analysis of similarities and differences of Shariah review
practices across different IBs.
Design/ Methodology/ Approach: Data was gathered through semi-structured interviews
with six Shariah officers, including managers and executive levels from five different IBs.
Research finding: Utilising an institutional perspective, the findings suggest that coercive
isomorphism through comprehensive guidelines on Shariah review practices promote
consistent implementation of Shariah review procedures. In addition, the findings reveal
that systematic communications of issues in Shariah review findings to the management
and reporting the final findings to a Shariah committee is crucial in minimising threats
of independence. Finally, timeliness in reporting and leveraging on other functions is
proposed to enhance the effectiveness of Shariah review practices.
Theoretical contribution/Originality: This study applies institutional theory in assessing
of how Shariah review practices are being implemented in Malaysian IBs. Comparatively,
most prior studies utilise agency theory, which considers Shariah review practices as an
oversight function in IBs.
Practitioner/Policy implication: Insights from this study underline the importance of
comprehensive guidelines on Shariah review practices. This is because they enhance the
standardisation of practices which improves the comparability, understandability, and
quality of the work performed by Shariah officers. The study also suggests that IBs revisit
their leveraging models to ensure efficient coordination of resources and improve reporting
to their Shariah committees.
Originality/value: This study contributes to the literature on the establishment of the
Shariah review function and internal modules of Shariah review practices through
normative, coercive, and mimetic isomorphisms.
Public information disclosure and adaptive governance: An emerging market case
Authors: Amrullah Amrullah , Sobri Sobri , Andries Andries , Raniasa Raniasa
Published: November 2024

This research explores the urgency of public information disclosure in the context of adaptive governance, focusing on the case in South Sumatra. Public information disclosure is very urgent because it encourages government accountability, increases citizen participation, and builds a transparent and fair policy base. The research method used is qualitative, with data sources derived from interviews, observation, and documentation. The analytical tool used is NVivo 12 Plus to identify implementations, obstacles, and challenges in encouraging information disclosure. The research findings reveal that internal resistance within the government, limited information accessibility, and low digital skills and information literacy are the main obstacles. Based on these findings, the study proposes a recommendation model emphasizing information inclusivity, implementing integrated management systems, reducing resistance, increasing accessibility with technology, and promoting digital skills and information literacy. This has the potential to increase government transparency, responsiveness, and community involvement. In addition, the recommended model also considers aspects of collaboration, flexibility, and learning. This model can lead to public information disclosure, positively impact government-society relations, and improve adaptive governance. Through an in-depth understanding of challenges and obstacles at the local level, this research offers a holistic strategic view for increasing public information transparency in South Sumatra.
Evaluation of the cytogenetic and genotoxic effects of an abamectin-based pesticide on Allium cepa roots
Authors: Ili Pinar , Sari Fikret
Published: November 2024

Abamectin, a widely used pesticide with insecticidal, anthelmintic, and acaricidal properties, has raised safety concerns due to its toxic effects on certain non-target organisms. The toxicity of abamectin, the active ingredient in the commercial pesticide formulation Alopec?EC, was evaluated using cytogenetic and comet assays on Allium cepa root tips. Mitotic index (MI) and phase index (PI) values were used for cytotoxicity assessment. Chromosomal aberration (CA) frequencies in the dividing cells and comet data were used for genotoxicity assessment. The root growth test showed a significant concentration-based decline in root growth after abamectin exposure, with a median effective concentration (EC50) of 2.50 mg/L. Following 96-hour exposure to three concentrations of abamectin (1.25, 2.50, and 5.00 mg/L), cytogenetic and comet analyses indicated a significant concentration- and time-dependent decrease in the MI, alongside an increase in DNA damage. Additionally, there was a significant concentration-dependent rise in the total frequency of CAs. These findings show that abamectin is a pesticide with lethal effects on A. cepa root tip meristematic cells, even at lower concentrations, over prolonged exposure times, with CA-forming and DNA-damaging effects, and that it is highly cytotoxic and genotoxic.