bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Interaction Between Temperature and Substrate Moisture on Survivability of a Substrate Burrowing, Air-Breathing, Non-Native Fish, Oriental Weatherfish, (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus), in Idaho, USA
Authors: Benedict Randall L.
Published: July 2024

Success of invasive species depend on how well the species acclimates and adapts to new local conditions. Tolerance to extreme environmental conditions such as temperature and drought are major factors in determining invasion risk, establishment, and spread of a non-native species. As predicted by numerous climate models, southwestern Idaho is to become hotter, with temperatures reaching 40 °C for several days during the summer and will have less snowpack with more winter rain causing an increase in stream temperatures and intermittency. In this study, I tested survivability of Misgurnus anguillicaudatus (oriental weatherfish) using predicted (based upon climate models) temperatures and substrate moisture dryness in a laboratory setting. I used a two-by-two factorial experiment using two temperatures (30 and 40 °C) and two soil moisture levels (≤ 20% and ≥ 50% volumetric moisture content (VMC)) to test survivability under these conditions. At a high substrate moisture level (≥ 50% VMC) and moderately high temperature (30 °C), oriental weatherfish survived up to 184 days, long enough to make it to the next rain event, in November. In both high substrate moisture (≥ 50% VMC) and low substrate moisture (≤ 20% VMC), at 40 °C, the fish did not survive for more than a few days. At 30 °C and dry substrate (≤ 20% VMC), oriental weatherfish survived up to 25 days. Tolerance of a moderate air temperature of 30 °C and soil moisture of ≥ 50% VMC, is a strong indicator of range expansion ability and invasive risk by the burrowing, air-breathing fish, M. anguillicaudatus. This knowledge can be used by managers to better predict range expansions under a changing climate.
Exploring Middle School Teacher Perceptions of Virtual Teams as a Delivery Mechanism for Professional Learning
Authors: Jensen Shawna
Published: July 2024

Virtual teams are composed of members who work together, transcending time and space through communication technologies to meet shared goals. Many organizations currently use virtual teams to connect employees across the globe. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic forced almost all organizations to shift their employees to hybrid and remote settings. As a result, many workers across the world found themselves shifting to virtual team models. In fact, during the pandemic, teachers found themselves working and learning through virtual teams in addition to teaching remotely. This study was designed to understand how teachers perceived virtual teams and teamwork as an effective modality for delivering professional learning. A basic qualitative study was conducted where seven middle school teachers were interviewed during a 6-to-8-week period in the fall of 2022. This study asked teachers to share firsthand experiences and perceptions of learning through virtual teams and relevant, collaborative, and future-focused.

This study's results indicate various perceived benefits and challenges when it came to using virtual teams to deliver professional learning. Participants reflected on their virtual teamwork within and across school buildings through semi-structured interviews. The findings of this study indicate strengths in flexibility and cross-school collaboration while working in virtual teams. The findings also suggest challenges around virtual team structures and community building while working in virtual teams.
Essential Guide of Anaesthesia - For Anaesthesia Technicians and Residents (Volume 1)
Authors: Jain Dr. Amit Kumar , Tripathi Dr. Sonali , Singh Dr. Puja
Published: July 2024

Anaesthesia is more than just a subject—it's a blend of science, skill, and empathy. In these pages, we've woven together the essential elements of cognitive understanding, practical knowledge, and emotional intelligence to provide a holistic learning experience through "Essential Guide of Anaesthesia - For Anaesthesia Technicians and Residents". Explore the foundational pillars of anaesthesia technology in this comprehensive guide designed for technicians and residents. Delve into essential topics including pharmacology, perioperative care, anatomy and physiology, instrumentation, and the rich history of anaesthesia. Each chapter is meticulously crafted to provide clear explanations, practical insights, and visual aids, ensuring a thorough understanding of critical concepts. Whether you're preparing for exams or advancing your career, this book serves as your definitive resource in mastering the fundamentals and complexities of anaesthesia practice.
OSCE and OSPE in Forensic Toxicology
Authors: Kumar Dr. Ajay
Published: July 2024

The mandated transition to Competency-Based Education (CBE) in the undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum for MBBS and MD students has prompted me to develop another book on OSCE and OSPE in Forensic Toxicology for assessing both undergraduates and postgraduates in their examinations. Drawing from my nearly two decades of teaching experience, I have noticed a lack of uniformity in student assessment, with each student being evaluated differently, using varied questions, modes of questioning, and examiners. This variability often introduced biases into the examination system. Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) offer a solution to this issue by ensuring that all students are evaluated using the same questions and criteria, leading to more objective assessment by examiners. Despite their effectiveness, the utilization of OSCE and OSPEs remains limited in India. Thoughtfully designed OSCE and OSPE formats have the potential to comprehensively evaluate students in various aspects, including knowledge, ethics, attitudes, and behavior when interacting with patients or their relatives.

This book is tailored to meet the updated requirements and course content of the revised curriculum in accordance with the National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines. The author has incorporated new competencies to align with these changes. It is anticipated that this book on OSCE and OSPE in Forensic Toxicology will greatly assist students, including MBBS and MD graduates, in advancing toward their goal of becoming proficient physicians or surgeons, as outlined by the latest directives from the Medical Council of India.

The OSCE and OSPE formats have been meticulously crafted to align with the competencies, objectives, and skills essential for both undergraduate and postgraduate students in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. Each question in the book is presented in clear and accessible language, ensuring alignment with the specific objectives and competencies for the respective topics. Furthermore, all questions have undergone rigorous verification and validation by both the author and co-authors.

It is anticipated that students will not only gain valuable experience but also acquire the necessary skills to self-assess through engaging with the OSCE and OSPE materials provided in this book. Additionally, this resource will prove beneficial to medical educators across all subjects, offering guidance on how to develop effective OSCE and OSPE assessments for their own students. By providing insights into the logistical requirements, manpower needs, and necessary instruments, this book aims to support educators in successfully implementing OSCE and OSPE evaluations.
Evaluation of hand hygiene practices of health care workers in tertiary care hospital by systematic hand hygiene audits
Authors: Khelgi Amit , Anandam Sathya
Published: July 2024

: Hand hygiene (HH) holds a pivotal role in infection control. However, compliance with hand hygiene has remained low worldwide. Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI) incidence is rising in most healthcare facilities. It is postulated that around 30% of HAI can be reduced by following strict hand hygiene protocols by healthcare workers (HCWs). This study was done to evaluate the level of compliance of healthcare personnel in our tertiary care hospital with respect to appropriate hand hygiene practices by employing HH audits.

A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in a tertiary care teaching hospital over six months. A single‑ observer direct observation technique was used to collect the HH compliance data conducted by trained Infection control nurses. HCWs, including doctors, nurses, CRMIs and technicians, were observed for compliance in all the critical areas, outpatient and inpatient sections across all departments. The HH audit form designed based on the WHO's HH audit tool kit was used in the study. The audits were conducted randomly in all the areas for at least 20 minutes per day.

: A total of 583 HCWs were observed for the Hand Hygiene Compliance audit. The overall HH compliance rate was 67.88%, with doctors at 74.31%, followed by nurses at 70.42%. Compliance was observed in OBG/Labour ward at 78.7% and the oncology ward at 78.5%. WHO moments-specific hand hygiene adherence showed the least compliance rate of 55% for moment 1, followed by moment 5 with 58.9%. Best compliance was observed for moment 3, with 79.2%.

: The overall hand hygiene compliance was comparatively better in our study. Specific measures such as improved facilities, training and monitoring are needed to attain good H`H compliance.
Entidades físicas, identidad temporal y basura espaciotemporal
Authors: Quezada Pulido Wilfredo , Pavez Luis
Published: July 2024

Un desafío clásico para cualquier teoría de causalidad física basada en cantidades conservadas y formuladas en el marco de la teoría de la relatividad especial ha sido distinguir dos regiones, la de las relaciones causales genuinas y aquella de las que son espurias o no causales. En la teoría de procesos causales de Phil Dowe, esto se hace introduciendo un criterio basado en la posesión de una cantidad conservada, el que parecería deslindar de manera eficiente entre procesos causales y pseudoprocesos causales. Sin embargo, ante críticas sobre la insuficiencia de su criterio, Dowe ha propuesto modificar su ontología física e introducir, junto con los procesos y los pseudoprocesos, dos tipos de gerrymanders físicos, tanto temporales como espaciales. Aquí analizamos y criticamos, desde la perspectiva de la relatividad especial, la caracterización de estas cuasientidades y la necesidad teórica de hacer una distinción taxativa entre ellas. Esto implica una modificación fundamental de la ontología de Dowe y plantea otras dudas acerca de su motivación original.
Conhecimento das mulheres sobre HPV e câncer de colo de útero após consulta de enfermagem
Authors: Zanetti Paulo Roberto , Holanda Pinheiro Cunha Gois Rubellita , Eva Vargas Cardoso Monique , Cassão Gisele
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Identificar o conhecimento das mulheres quanto ao HPV e o câncer de colo de útero após consulta de enfermagem. Método: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo com abordagem qualitativa ocorrido em duas Unidades Básicas de Saúde localizadas no município de Igrejinha-RS entre os meses de agosto e setembro de 2021. O instrumento utilizado para a coleta de dados foi a entrevista semiestruturada. Resultados: Participaram da pesquisa dez mulheres que haviam passado por consulta de enfermagem para coleta de citopatológico. Como resultado preliminar foi possível evidenciar nas entrevistadas da unidade de saúde em estudo o mínimo de conhecimento adequado pela população feminina a respeito da relação, sintomatologia, transmissão, prevenção do HPV e Câncer de Colo de Útero, o que pode possuir ligação com baixa renda e escolaridade. Identificou-se também que a consulta de enfermagem neste cenário para coleta de material para a realização do exame citopatológico não aborda atividades educativas referente ao HPV e Câncer de Colo de Útero, o que revela uma fragilidade no atendimento da Enfermagem. Conclusões: As evidências sugerem expandir a pesquisa para outras unidades básicas do mesmo município e ainda ser necessário medidas na proposição de estratégias que possam trazer maior conhecimento à população abrangida no estudo. Orienta-se a realização de novos estudos referente a temática e espera-se que estes resultados sirvam aos interesses e necessidades dos enfermeiros e da sociedade.
 
Palavras-chave: Papillomaviridae; Atenção Primária à Saúde; Enfermagem.
Application of Types of Punishments for the Murder of a Spouse in the Second Half of the 19th – Early 20th Centuries (Based on Materials from the Tver, Yaroslavl and Tobolsk Provinces)
Authors: Spichak Aleksandra V. ,   Nizhnevartovsk State University, Vanyushina Olesja V. , Krivosheeva Julija A. ,   Research Institute of Information Technologies of the Federal Penitentiary Service,   Yaroslavl State University named after. P.G. Demidova
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the study of law enforcement practice in criminal cases of crimes directed against the life of one of the spouses in families of the Tver, Yaroslavl and Tobolsk provinces in the second half of the 19th – early 20th centuries. The authors examine the class affiliation of the parties, the authorities in which cases of murder of wives and husbands were considered, the causes of the crimes. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of legislation on various types of murders: intentional and accidental, intentional and vice versa, committed in a fight, in conspiracy, due to a painful state of mind and intoxication, due to light and severe beatings, poisoning. Both gender motives have been identified: male – jealousy (“severe insult from the murdered person”), female – the desire to avoid the threat of deprivation of life, and general – the intention to get rid of the obstacle to entering into a new marriage if the killer has a lover, hatred of spouse. The authors highlight aggravating and mitigating circumstances of crimes committed by spouses, as well as the existing methods to help avoid punishment.
Modulation of Human Acetylthiocholine Esterase Activity by Novel Fused Pyrimidine Derivatives: In vitro, Theoretical and ADMET Studies
Authors: Nasif Zaizafoon , Al-garawi Zahraa Salim , Öztürkkan Füreya Elif
Published: July 2024

Pyrimidine compounds have medicinal and biological activities as previously reported. In this work, two novel fused pyrimidine compounds were synthesized, fused pyrazolo–pyrimidine compound was synthesized by cyclization of 5-amino-4-cyano-1-phenyl pyrazole with propionic acid in the presence of POCl3, and the other fused pyrrole–pyrano-pyrimidine compound was synthesized by cyclization of ethyl(E)-N-(3-cyano-4-(4-(dimethylamino)phenyl)-7-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydropyrano[2,3-b] pyrrole-2-yl) formimidate with hydrazine hydrate, in methanol. These fused pyrimidine compounds were characterized by FT-IR and 1H NMR. The effect of these compounds was studied on the activity of the human neurotransmission enzyme acetylthiocholine esterase AChE. Results indicated that these compounds significantly inhibited AChE activity at concentrations of 10-11 M. Michalis-Menton showed mixed noncompetitive inhibition of AChE activity. In conclusion, newly synthesized compounds could be promising derivatives for enhancing cholinergic neurotransmission. Among the other derivatives, derivative 4 formed H-bond interactions with key amino acid residues Tyr334, and Asp72, whereas the other electrostatic interactions formed with Tyr334, Phe330, Ile287, Tyr121, Arg289, Trp279, Gly335, and Phe288. In the case of derivatives 9, similar binding interactions with active pockets of 2ACE were observed due to the high homology of the binding site residues. In addition, we examined ADMET properties with the help of online databases to search for possible drug similarity of synthesized compounds 4 and 9 and revealed that both molecules were compatible with Lipinski's five rules.
The significance of personalized medicine in healthcare services of the 21st century: a brief literature review
Authors: Uğraş Tiryaki Ebru
Published: July 2024

In modern healthcare services, patient safety is a primary goal. With technological advancements, the complexity of healthcare services increases, which in turn creates increased pressure on health professionals during decision-making processes and can lead to errors worldwide. Communication gaps, human factors, patient-originated issues, technical failures, and inadequate policies have been identified as the main causes of medical errors. While research shows that errors stem from human nature and are inevitable, it is emphasized that it is possible to develop methods that enhance patient safety. Utilizing digital technologies to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare services is a crucial strategy. Innovations such as wearable technologies, mobile devices, digital media-delivered education and consulting services, telehealth applications, 3D printers, clinical decision support systems, and implantable biosensors encompass advancements in the digital health field. This research aims to analyze the complex and dynamic structure of healthcare services in the 21st century, especially considering the opportunities presented by the integration of artificial intelligence and genomic data, within the scope of the relevant literature.
Identificacion de variables y parámetros para la formulación de pastas biobasadas para impresión 3D
Authors: Wechsler Pizarro Andrea , Donoso Fredes Camila , Benavides Bermúdez Paola , Briones Castro Yesenia , Domínguez González Pablo
Published: July 2024

En este artículo se estudiaron rangos de trabajo para desarrollar formulaciones de pastas biobasadas adecuadas para la impresión 3D.
Diseñador-ciudadano Una investigación para identificar algunas creencias profesionales en estudiantes de Diseño Gráfico
Authors: Ceja Bravo Leobardo Armando
Published: July 2024

El presente trabajo reflexiona sobre algunos de los resultados obtenidos dentro del proceso de investigación llevado a cabo con estudiantes de la Facultad de Diseño Gráfico de la Universidad Vasco de Quiroga, misma que se encuentra en la ciudad de Morelia, Michoacán, México.
La construcción del imaginario del desarrollo en el discurso político argentino: sustentabilidad, greenwashing, negacionismo del cambio climático
Authors: Engelby Luke Scott
Published: July 2024

¿Existe un imaginario en Argentina en torno al desarrollo? ¿Cuáles son los discursos políticos, en relación con temas ambientales y los recursos naturales, que contribuyen a la construcción de dicho imaginario?
Diseñar los territorios. Diseño de identidad estratégico para municipios
Authors: Rico Esteban Javier , Bustos Leandro
Published: July 2024

Esta experiencia proyecta una acción de transferencia de diseño centrado en las personas en diversos territorios, con su participación en co-diseño.
El Card Sorting como metodología de diseño experiencial en el aprendizaje de la Programación didáctica con alumnos de Bellas Artes
Authors: López Méndez Lorena , Mansoa Javier Albar
Published: July 2024

La presente investigación se enfoca en una metodología mixta, cualitativa y de diseño, que analiza la percepción de los estudiantes universitarios del Grado de Bellas Artes y del Máster Universitario en Educación Artística en Instituciones Sociales y Culturales de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid en relación con el uso del método de diseño Card Sorting en el contexto del aula presencial como herramienta para adquirir conocimientos sobre la elaboración de Programaciones y Unidades Didácticas en educación artística, durante el periodo comprendido entre 2021 y 2024.
Proyecto reconectando-dgp. Una iniciativa docente basada en el proceso de diseño y el empoderamiento creativo
Authors: González-Yebra Óscar , Pérez-Valero Manuel , Alarcón Jimena
Published: July 2024

Este artículo sintetiza la propuesta de un proyecto denominado “Reconectando-DGP”, el cual se plantea para dar respuesta a los desafíos de la materia de Dibujo Técnico a nivel preuniversitario, de Expresión Gráfica en los Grados de Ingeniería –experimentalmente en las ramas industrial y agrícola–, dado que en demasiadas ocasiones el estudiantado deambula entre la desmotivación y la falta de vinculación con la actividad cotidiana.
¿A quién dejamos afuera?: El rol visualizador del diseño web
Authors: Payeras Mariela
Published: July 2024

Este escrito tiene como objetivo identificar el lugar del diseño gráfico en la creación de sitios web inclusivos y accesibles para el mayor número de personas.
Diseño de la Interacción Humano-Computadora y Estudios de Género: una aproximación ciensométrica
Authors: Portilla Tirado Paulo C. , Ferruzca Navarro Marco V. , Villegas Cortez Juan , Mora Gutiérrez Román A.
Published: July 2024

En este trabajo se presenta un estado del arte sobre la relación entre el Diseño de la Interacción Humano-Computadora (del acrónimo en inglés HCI, por Human Computer Interaction) y los Estudios de género.
Unijna pomoc rozwojowa dla Azji
Authors: Kamiński Tomasz
Published: July 2024

Unia Europejska jest największym dawcą oficjalnej pomocy rozwojowej. Stara się dzięki temu wykorzystać własną pozycję do promowania na świecie istotnych dla niej wartości i celów politycznych takich jak zapobieganie konfliktom, demokracja, rządy prawa i poszanowania praw człowieka. Celem niniejszego rozdziału jest przedstawienie unijnej współpracy na rzecz rozwoju, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem pomocy rozwojowej dla Azji. Poprzez charakterystykę unijnej polityki rozwojowej i jej zasobów finansowych odpowiada on na pytania dotyczące podstaw prawnych unijnej ODA i jej zasad, a także największych dawców pomocy po stronie UE, państwa będącymi największymi odbiorcami pomocy oraz priorytety tematyczne. Rozdział ten jest także wstępem do pierwszej części książki, w której przedstawiono analizy pomocy rozwojowej Unii dla trzech bardzo różnych państw azjatyckic
Pomoc rozwojowa Unii Europejskiej dla Korei Północnej
Authors: Matiaszczyk Natalia
Published: July 2024

Niniejszy rozdział stanowi analizę rozwoju stosunków między Unią Europejską a Koreą Północną ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem pomocy rozwojowej UE dla tego państwa. Odpowiada na pytania o charakter pomocy rozwojowej UE czy zbieżności z Celami Zrównoważonego Rozwoju ONZ i założeniami unijnych polityk. Porównuje również pomoc rozwojową UE z pomocą oferowaną przez inne państwa  i organizacje międzynarodowe. Obecna pomoc UE skupia się głównie na wsparciu sektora rolnego, zwalczaniu ubóstwa oraz promocji zrównoważonego rolnictwa. Pomoc ta jest zbieżna z celami polityki rozwojowej UE, która dąży do eliminowania ubóstwa, wspierania zrównoważonego rozwoju, obrony praw człowieka, równości płci oraz ochrony środowiska i klimatu. Poprzez uwzględnienie wielu aspektów rozdział wnosi istotny wkład w zrozumienie polityki rozwojowej UE wobec Korei Północnej i jej potencjalnego wpływu na sytuację na Półwyspie Koreańskim.
Inicjatywa FLEGT w Indonezji: implementacja, osiągnięcia, wyzwania
Authors: Bednarska Wiktoria , Gralewska Daria
Published: July 2024

Indonezja w ostatnich latach stała się liderem Azji Południowo-Wschodniej w walce z emisją gazów cieplarnianych. Jednocześnie państwo to, bogate w zasoby naturalne, takie jak lasy tropikalne, wciąż zmaga się jednak z postępującą degradacją środowiska. Szczególnie istotnym problemem staje się nielegalna wycinka lasów oraz zrównoważone zarządzanie gospodarką leśną. Unia Europejska i Indonezja współpracują w tym zakresie poprzez program FLEGT. Celem rozdziału jest przedstawienie i odpowiedzenie na pytania, jak wygląda praktyczna implementacja FLEGT w Indonezji, jakie są pozytywne efekty współpracy, jakie udało się osiągnąć, a także jakie są wyzwania, z jakimi UE i rząd indonezyjski muszą się jeszcze zmierzyć. Przedstawiona zostanie charakterystyka programu FLEGT, historia jego wdrażania w Indonezji, a także najważniejsze kontrowersje i wyzwania.
Współpraca Unii Europejskiej i Japonii na rzecz klimatu i neutralności klimatycznej
Authors: Kisiel Adrianna , Kukieła Julia
Published: July 2024

Efekty globalnego ocieplenia stanowią ogromne zagrożenie dla całej planety. Unia Europejska od lat stara się działać na rzecz powstrzymania zmian klimatycznych. Podobne działania podejmuje również Japonia. Celem rozdziału jest zatem przedstawienie współpracy między Japonią a Unią Europejską w kontekście problematyki klimatycznej. Poprzez zaprezentowanie zarysu unijnych i japońskich działań na rzecz klimatu, współpracy politycznej i naukowej w tym zakresie, a także analizę wybranych przykładów projektów, możliwe będzie odpowiedzenie na pytania dotyczące historii unijno-japońskiej współpracy w walkach ze zmianami klimatycznymi i charakteru tejże współpracy.
Działania UE na rzecz ochrony praw kobiet na Filipinach
Authors: Czapla Karolina
Published: July 2024

Filipiny poważnie podchodzą do globalnego problemu, jakim jest dyskryminacja kobiet oraz wyróżniają się na tle innych państw regionu Azji Południowo-Wschodniej swoim podejściem do ochrony praw kobiet oraz równouprawnienia. Wciąż jednak wiele Filipinek pada ofiarą przemocy domowej, handlu ludźmi czy dyskryminacji. W zwalczaniu tych problemów filipińskim władzom od lat pomaga Unia Europejska. Celem niniejszego rozdziału jest przedstawienie sytuacji kobiet na Filipinach oraz działań, jakich podejmuje się Unia Europejska na rzecz ochrony praw kobiet. Rozdział analizuje kontekst społeczno-prawny i rolę kobiet na Filipinach, strategii UE na rzecz ochrony praw kobiet, a także unijne projekty i inicjatywy prowadzone w tym zakresie na Filipinach. Dzięki temu możliwe jest odpowiedzenie na pytania dotyczące sytuacji filipińskich kobiet, działań UE na rzecz ich ochrony, czy przeszkód jakie stoją na drodze do osiągnięcia równouprawnienia na Filipinach.
Interrumpir la interculturalidad
Authors: Vich Víctor
Published: July 2024

Este artículo repasa el debate en torno a la categoría de interculturalidad para subrayar sus conquistas teóricas y su pertinencia actual en las políticas públicas. Sin embargo, también intenta mostrar sus límites, contradicciones o aporías. Más allá de preguntar a qué refiere la interculturalidad, se pasa revista a cómo es usada y qué efectos tiene en los espacios donde se implementa. Las ideas surgen de una permanente observación de diversos proyectos, aunque no se trata de una investigación etnográfica. En este caso, ha interesado colocar la discusión teórica en un primer plano.
Financial Education and Financial Anxiety: Do Quality and Quantity Differ?
Authors: White Kenneth , Olajide Olamide , Watkins Kimberly , Reiter Miranda , Johnson Portia , McCoy Megan
Published: July 2024

This study used data from the 2018 National Financial Capability Study State-by-State Survey to examine the role financial capability plays in financial education and financial anxiety among a sample of consumers who received financial education (N= 4,824). Financial education was explored through two lenses, quantity and quality. Results of the mediation analyses within the structural equation models suggest that the quality of financial education is more impactful than the quantity on financial capability. The mediator, financial capability, has a significant effect on decreasing financial anxiety. The direct effect of additional hours of financial education appears to alleviate financial anxiety whereas higher quality financial education increases financial anxiety. The implications of these findings are that financial education programs should strive for quality to ensure financial capability; however, providing multiple touchpoints over time for financial education may ensure just-in-time learning and decrease financial anxiety for participants. In addition, educators can provide insights into how to cope with financial anxiety (e.g., problem-focused, emotion-focused, meaning-making, and social support).
Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Intensive Care Experience Questionnaire (ICE-Q)
Authors: Maghamirad Mahboobeh , Azizi-Fini Ismail , Maghami Mahboobeh , Yadollahi Safoura
Published: July 2024

Background and Purpose:It is important to assess the experience of patients who have been admitted to an intensive care unit to provide the best treatment and nursing care possible. Therefore, a valid and reliable tool is necessary for measurement. This study aimed to determine the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Intensive Care Experience Questionnaire (ICEQ) for open-heart surgery patients.Methods:The study was conducted in four steps: translation, face and content validity, confirmatory factor analysis, and reliability assessment. The adapted questionnaire was administered to 200 Iranian cardiac surgery patients who had received treatment in an intensive care unit within the past month.Results:In the final Persian version of ICEQ, there are 4 factors and 21 items. Following the translation and cultural adaptation process, the content validity was evaluated. Three items had content validity ratio < 0.6, so they were deleted. Scale-level content validity index/Average was 0.81 and more than 0.7 for each item on the scale. This scale was validated through confirmatory factor analysis using fit indicators (comparative fit index, normalized fit index, root mean square error of approximation, and chi-square). There was Cronbach’s alpha of 0.71–0.85, and intraclass correlation coefficients were 0.82–0.93 for subscales.Conclusions:The Persian version of ICEQ showed appropriate psychometric properties. This scale may be useful to inform the development of effective interventions to improve subsequent outcomes for Iranian open-heart surgery patients.
Rancangan e-LKPD Berbasis Collaborative Creativity Learning (CCL) Pokok Bahasan Perpindahan Kalor Pada Mesin Pembuatan Gula Pasir
Authors: Putri Devita Syafa Adisti , Sri Astutik  , Firdha Kusuma Ayu Anggraeni
Published: July 2024

Physics as a subject matter involves understanding concepts and mathematical applications that are often a challenge for students, for example the concept of heat transfer. To provide a memorable and interesting learning experience, the context of the e-LKPD design can be taken from everyday life, such as the process of making granulated sugar in a sugar factory. The process involves the concept of heat transfer, for example the stages of evaporation and crystallisation of neera. The purpose of this study was to analyse the validity of the design and learners' responses to the e-LKPD design. This type of research is development research with the ADDIE model and is limited to the development stage. Data collection involved literature study, observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. The validation results obtained an average percentage value of 87.33%, with a very feasible category and learner responses showed a high level of interest, with a percentage value of 83%. Thus, e-LKPD based on collaborative creativity learning (CCL) on the subject of heat transfer in sugar making machines can be considered feasible and can be implemented effectively to students in learning activities.
Analisis Korelasi Kualitas Free-Body Diagram dan Penguasaan Konsep Siswa Pada Materi Dinamika
Authors: Pranata Ogi Danika
Published: July 2024

The goal of learning physics is not to memorize the formulas or equations, but to increase conceptual understanding. For increase conceptual understanding about motion, force analysis skill is the most fundamental skills needed by students. Free-body diagram will help students to analyze force. So this study aims to determine and analyze the correlation between quality of free-body diagrams and mastery of dynamics concepts. The research was conducted at SMAN 2 Sungai Penuh. The population is students of XI MIA. Using whole population sampling, 50 students. The learning process and tests on dynamics were to gather the data about quality of free-body diagram and concept understanding. Both data was normally distributed and linearly related with a positive correlation shown by a scatterplot. The Pearson correlation test conducted to show the relationship between variables. There was  high correlation between the quality of free-body diagrams and conceptual understanding as indicated by the Pearson correlation coefficient  . The correlation was highly positive, which means that students who draw high quality free-body diagram tend to have high conceptual understanding.
Organisation du travail et contrôle de la production et des rendements dans une exploitation forestière et industrielle tropicale
Authors: Berton P.
Published: July 2024

Le contrôle de la production et des rendements est fondamental dans toute entreprise. Dans une exploitation forestière tropicale, son importance est encore accrue car les difficultés imprévues qu'il convient de pallier rapidement sont plus fréquentes que partout ailleurs.L'étude ci-après donne des explications détaillées et concises sur la manière dont ce contrôle peut être effectué, au moyen de schémas pratiques et de formulaires spéciaux, dans l'une des principales exploitations forestières du Gaboon (Afrique équatoriale française).
From International Regulation to Local Implementation
Authors: Oktaviandra Surya , Arza Putri Aulia
Published: July 2024

This paper discusses gender equality in sustainable development goals as a response to the 2023 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Report. Through the lens of international environmental law, gender equality achievement is examined both by its international commitment and its implementation at local institutions. This study focuses on elements of the data report that closely relate to human rights and the environment. These include women�s global share in national agricultural ownership, their secure tenure rights over agricultural land, and access to fair legal protection. This study then observes the availability of international agendas within international environmental law to promote sustainable development goals. Relevant legal frameworks include those arranged by the 1992 Rio Earth Summit and the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change. To examine local implementation, this study uses the West Sumatra government as a case study, employing questionnaires and interviews with provincial legal actors. Indonesia Investment Law, which covers a broad spectrum of human development, is utilized as a model for assessing the implementation of gender equality at the local level. Ultimately, this study found a lack of gender equality implementation for SDGs at local institutions. It concludes that this could have been anticipated via a more comprehensive international legal framework, which could be implemented through national regulations.
Keywords: Environmental Law, Gender Equity, Sustainable Development Goals
Between Tradition and Revolution
Authors: Huong Ngo Thi Minh
Published: July 2024

Over the past century, the trajectory of gender equality in Vietnam has been marked by a nuanced interplay of historical contexts, societal norms, and ideological shifts. A burgeoning women�s movement has emerged, favoring the term �gender equality� over �feminism� in private and public spheres. Gender equality has historically challenged traditional norms, notably during times of war, reshaping gender roles. Under communism, gender equality became static, confining feminism within a framework of patriotism and heroism. The persistence of gender equality is revealed in the context of a complex and contested amalgam of Western feminist ideas and historical antecedents. This article delves into the evolution of gender roles in Vietnam, exploring how communism and wartime conditions influenced feminism from the national liberation era to the Vietnam War. The article argues that the patriarchal structure present in a longstanding culture of Confucianism in Vietnam does not inherently obstruct gender equality and women's rights. Instead, it stems from changing women�s roles outside the domestic sphere to heroism during war efforts. Vietnamese women�s movement, before the term �gender equality,� emerged during wartime but did not contest feminism. The notion of gender equality has become static; however, feminism is still contested and has yet to be imported to this day.

Keywords: Feminism, Gender Equality, War, Communism, Vietnam.
Inspirations, techniques and institutionality. Animation in Józef Robakowski’s experimental oeuvre
Authors: Krakowiak Anna
Published: July 2024

Józef Robakowski’s cinematic oeuvre functions mainly as an experimental form of audiovisual art exhibited in gallery spaces. In his avant-garde activities this intermedia artist, associated with the Film Form Workshop, often used techniques of animated film, as is evidenced by the author’s textual analysis of the films: Market (1970), Test 1 (1971), Test II (1971), Dynamic Rectangle (1971), 22x (1971), Impulsator (2000), Impulsator VI (2001), Attention Light! (2004). The analysis focuses on the techniques used by Robakowski as well as his potential or explicit inspirations. Creating experimental animations, often in the spirit of “pure film”, the avant-gardist has been appropriated by other scholarly disciplines such as art history or new media. The aim of this article is to include Józef Robakowski in the discourse of film studies: to demonstrate his stance as an animator over the course of his artistic work to date, but above all to place him in the history of Polish animated film.
Neophenomenological strategies in techno-images. Towards the post-metaphysical ontology
Authors: Sarbiewska Joanna
Published: July 2024

The article deals with the deconstruction of “metaphysics of presence”, based on the subject-object duality, in a postsecular/mystical approach. Post-metaphysical ontology, that is described here as negative ontology, needs a neophenomenological tool to be revealed. Characterized by a “wave” structure, beyond the “hard presence”, it can’t be defined as “being” or “non-being”. It is rather a kind of perpetual motion, determined by the trajectory of “photons of light”. This recognition seems to find an appropriate manifestation in a contemporary techno-culture. In the field of media technology (analog film or digital new media art), the negative ontology may be experienced by strategies of neophenomenology, in which “sus- pension” (epoché) gesture would concerns first the “ground” itself, then the aesthetics and narration, constituted by the cognitive/rational act of counsciousness. In other words, the visuality of the techno-image may be a tool of liberation of the perception from a cognitive/rational paradigm, which is closed to experience of what is the Other / the apophatic, wave Reality as it is. What should be underlined, in this proposal neophenomenology is not only the epistemology; the virtual image is directly related to negative ontology. An intuitive, mystical transformation of vision, proposed here, that denudes the discourse of representation, allows us to immerse into pure/“naked” Seeing and pure/“naked” Being. Exemplary materials to the outlined issues are films by Béla Tarr and video installations by Bill Viola.
Interface aesthetics in interactive media
Authors: Pigulak Joanna
Published: July 2024

The introduction to the thematic number of “Quart”, entitled Interface aesthetics in interactive media, presents the title issue of interfaces from the perspective of interdisciplinary humanities research. The author points out that interfaces are the basic tool for users’ interaction in the digital space, and at the same time they perform various cognitive, communication and aesthetic functions. Due to the multifunctionality, variability and reconfigurability of interfaces, reflection on them integrates knowledge and methodology from various areas of science. Therefore, the articles published in this volume were prepared by specialists representing various fields and disciplines of research.
A multi-criteria approach to the selection of options for creating a railway network
Authors: Medvedeva Nataliya , Shvarcfel'd Vyacheslav
Published: July 2024

The article provides a multivariate approach to the selection of options for the outline of a network polygon in a poorly developed area. When developing deposits of natural resources, it is necessary to qualitatively carry out a comprehensive assessment of the sustainability of the development of the relevant region and develop strategies for its development. An underdeveloped area can be classified as a problem region, which includes underdeveloped or depressed areas. By underdeveloped areas (regions), the authors understand the territories of a large area inhabited by a small population, poorly developed or completely absent railway network of communication routes on the one hand, and on the other, there are rich reserves of deposits of natural resources that cannot be fully exploited. To assess the prospective development of the railway network in such areas, taking into account its socio-economic development, it is proposed to use a multi-criteria approach. The main provisions of the methodology for the formation of options for creating a railway network using graph theory and their consistent multi-criteria evaluation are presented. A specific calculation example is given, showing the efficiency of the proposed methodology
A software package for differential assessment of the public health risk from exposure to noise from rail and road transport
Authors: Fesak Danil , Davydov Nikita , Kolobov Dmitriy , Fedoseenko Anastasiya
Published: July 2024

Objective: in the modern world, the number of vehicles on the roads is growing exponentially, and the infrastructure either remains unchanged or is changing, but it is not happening as fast as we would like [1]. Long-term effects of noise exposure, such as disorders of the cardiovascular system (high blood pressure, myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease, etc.), the nervous system (sleep disorder, cognitive impairment, vegetative vascular dystonia), diseases of the ear and mastoid process (conductive and sensorineural hearing loss), depression and other mental disorders [2, 3, 4], are more related to indicators that sum up the noise exposure over a long time. Both when conducting tests by accredited specialists and when choosing housing for buyers, you have to rely on an analytical or practical way to assess the noise pollution of a room. In order to provide a person with a simple and objective way to assess noise pollution, a software package has been developed that allows assessing the impact of noise pollution from transport on public health. Methods: quantitative risk assessment was carried out in accordance with the methodological recommendations of MP 2.1.10.0059-12 “Assessment of public health risk from exposure to traffic noise”. Results: in order to automate calculations, unify the evaluation of results and reduce time costs, the authors propose a software package for differential assessment of public health risks from exposure to rail and road transport. The end product is a user-friendly, cross-platform application for operational risk assessment in the field for employees of test centers who measure noise from known sources of automobile, railway or combined traf fic flows. Practical importance: convenience and optimization of risk processing by noise measurements by employees of noise measurement laboratories using the application.
ISSUES RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION OF THE “SMART MERCY TRAIN”
Authors: Tatarenko Aleksey , Kazakevich Elena , Privalov Andrey , Lopatin Stanislav
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the problem of digitalization of sanitary trains, which ensure the stage of medical evacuation of victims in emergency situations. In order to improve the quality of medical and diagnostic measures along the route, and the use of existing digital medical services, it is necessary to create a “smart mercy train” (UPM) equipped with modern information and telecommunications facilities. Relevance: At the stage of the digital transformation of Russian Railways, ensuring the timeliness and efficiency of medical evacuation of victims is possible by creating a “smart mercy train” using existing solutions for objects of an intelligent transport system. The choice of equipment for an intelligent transport system is determined by the volume and type of information of a medical and administrative nature. Objective: To assess the projected information flows and functional needs of a “smart” means of medical evacuation by rail in emergency situations. Methods: Methods of expert survey, system analysis and theory of operations research were used. Results: An analysis of existing solutions for the creation of a “smart” means of medical evacuation by rail is presented. The internal and external information flows received by the head of the mercy train, which need special technical support (means of communication), are ranked. The place of the integrated personal electronic medical record at the stages of medical evacuation within the framework of the Unified Military Medical Information System has been determined. The results of the creation of a digital “smart mercy train” are determined. Practical significance: Taking into account the assessment of projected information flows and functional needs of communication users in the UPM made it possible to determine the required types of communication and the speed of information transfer for the implementation of the functions of communication users, which will further calculate the average subscriber load on the UPM communication network.
Modernization of the fuel storage tank farm of the regional Department of material and technical supply of railway transport
Authors: Lyakina Mariya , Rahimov Oleg
Published: July 2024

Objective: current system of organizing material and technical supply (MTS) in the Russian Railways Holding evaluation, determining the place and role of the regional supply department (RSD) in it, and identifying the most significant aspects of its activities. Methods: methods of comparative analysis of industry methodological documents and regulations for the functioning of both the entire MTS system and its individual departments, methods for calculating coefficients assessing the condition and use of the RSD fuel tank farm, statistical analysis and data processing, were used to achieve the goal of the study. Materials from scientific works on the chosen topic and periodicals were used to carry out the research. Results: highlighted the distinctive features of the MTS system in railway transport, that are expressed in a management and financing system high degree of centralization, in a number of financial and organizational restrictions of the regional material and technical supply department activities, reducing its functions in the procurement and delivery processes to operational control. The state and efficiency of using the fuel resource storage system in the department are evaluated, some proposals are made for its modernization. Practical significance: based on the calculations and comparative analysis of the results obtained, the advantages of modernizing the existing storage system for fuel and energy resources using modular storage technologies in directions with insignificant and changing cargo flows are substantiated. Those proposals can be used to improve the efficiency of the system for providing fuel resources to railway transport organizations.
Identification of the causes of contact wire fracture on the elements of sectionalizing devices using fractographic study and spectral analysis
Authors: Tarabin Igor' , Murav'ev Dmitriy , Kremlev Ivan , Terehin Il'ya
Published: July 2024

Objective: to establish the causes of the fracture of the arc-extinguishing horns of the sectional insulators of the contact network. Methods: factographic analysis of the fracture surface and spectral analysis of the wire. Results: the paper presents the results of the factographic analysis of the fracture surface and spectral analysis of the wires of the contact network. Practical significance: the research results will be used in the development of technical specifications for the manufacture of contact shaped wires, as well as requirements for the installation and adjustment of sectional insulators.