bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Suicide prevention curriculum development for health and social care students: Protocol for a scoping review
Authors: Gallagher Kerrie , O’ Brien Clíodhna , O’ Driscoll Michelle , Ní Dhálaigh Doireann , Corcoran Paul , Griffin Eve
Published: December 2023

Suicide has become a serious public health concern and international research has shown that the majority of individuals who die by suicide had receive healthcare in the year prior to their death. This presents an opportunity for suicide prevention by strategically training healthcare students in suicide prevention knowledge and skills. The objective of this scoping review is to identify literature that describes the design, development, implementation and/or evaluation of suicide prevention training for healthcare and/or social care students in higher education settings. Studies will only be considered eligible for inclusion if they describe the design, development, implementation and/or evaluation of suicide prevention curricula being delivered to healthcare or social care degree students in higher education. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method studies published between 2011 and 2023 (inclusive) and in the English language will be considered eligible. This scoping review will be conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR). The developed search strategy will be implemented across six databases: PubMed, ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), PsycINFO, Embase, CINAHL and Web of Science. Several grey literature sources will also be consulted. Further potential results will be located by hand-searching the reference lists of included articles. The search strategy will include variations of the terms: ‘student’, ‘suicide prevention’ and ‘education’. The search will be limited to titles, abstracts, and keywords in databases that allow it. Two reviewers will complete the screening using the predefined inclusion criteria. A third reviewer will resolve any conflicts during the screening and eligibility appraisal processes. Results will be presented in the form of tabulated results and an accompanying narrative summary, describing key findings and context related to learning outcomes, methodologies employed and implementation of the identified programmes.
The moderation effect of social capital in the relationship between own income, social comparisons and subjective well-being: Evidence from four international datasets
Authors: Bartolini Stefano , Piekalkiewicz Marcin , Sarracino Francesco , Slater Giulia
Published: December 2023

In this paper we check whether social capital changes the association of subjective well-being with own income and social comparisons. We use panel data from Germany and publicly available data from three international surveys, for a total of nearly 500,000 respondents from industrial countries. Results show that the association of own income and social comparisons to subjective well-being weakens for individuals with high social capital. This finding holds in a variety of settings, and is robust to various measures of subjective well-being, of social capital, and of social comparisons. We also find evidence indicating that the role of social capital is, at least in part, causal. Finally, our findings support the macro-level implication that income differences are less related to subjective well-being differences in countries with high social capital.
Turning to religion as a mediator of the relationship between hopelessness and job satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic among individuals representing the uniformed services or working in professions of public trust in Poland
Authors: Jurek Krzysztof , Niewiadomska Iwona , Szot Leon
Published: December 2023

Introduction

During the COVID-19 pandemic individuals performing uniformed service or working in a profession of public trust were particularly exposed to chronic stress. The exposure to stress contributes to a decrease in quality of life across various domains, including professional performance. The perceived mental difficulties can lead to a feeling of hopelessness which, in turn can generate a decrease in job satisfaction. Religiosity is a factor which, in stress-inducing conditions, not only stops the spiral of perceived resource losses but also triggers gains in the resources possessed.

Aim

The aim of the study was to assess the preference for positive religious coping strategies, namely turning to religion as a mediator for the relationship between perceived hopelessness and job satisfaction in the individuals declaring religiosity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis has been performed based on the Conservation of Resources theory (COR).

Methods

The study encompassed 238 individuals representing the uniformed services or working in professions of public trust in Poland. The Inventory for Measuring Coping with Stress (MINI-COPE) and the Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS) were used in the research.

Results

The mediating role of turning to religion in relationship between perceived hopelessness and job satisfaction was confirmed only in the group of women. The relationship found in this group indicates that perceived hopelessness is alleviated by turning to religion, which simultaneously leads to an increase in job satisfaction.

Conclusion

The obtained results prove that counselling should be standard practice after potentially traumatic events in the workplace; moreover, emotional and/or instrumental support should be offered along with spiritual one.
The coupling relationship and driving mechanism between urbanization and ecosystem services in the Yellow River Basin from a multi-spatial scale perspective
Authors: Zhang Jinyuan , Zhang Zhongwu , Liu Liping , Bai Xue , Wang Shiyu , Kang Lei , Cai Xingran
Published: December 2023

Rapid urbanization has led to ecological destruction and associated issues. Macro policies wield substantial influence over urbanization and its relationship with the environment. Without considering the differences in scale, macro policies may be ineffective at addressing urbanization’s adverse impacts on the environment, and even worsen this relationship. We used data on 622 counties, 76 prefectures, and 7 urban agglomerations in the Yellow River Basin to examine the development level, coupling coordination degree, and spatial patterns of urbanization and ecosystem services at three scales during 2000–2020. Further, we explored the driving mechanisms in the relationship between urbanization and ecosystem services. We found that: First, the coupling coordination was relatively low but showed an upward trend. A sizeable spatiotemporal difference existed, with higher (lower) coordination in the east (west). Second, the coupling coordination of each scale exhibited significant spatial positive correlations. The low-value heterogeneous region was embedded around the agglomeration region, and polarization was significant. The larger the scale, the stronger the agglomeration effect. Further, the coupling coordination spatial agglomeration effect of each scale gradually weakened over time. Third, the spatial and temporal distributions of coupling coordination and its agglomeration characteristics at different scales differed. The urban agglomeration scale showed significant overall coordination or agglomeration characteristics, and prefecture and county regions showed local and unique characteristics within urban agglomerations. Fourth, the dominant factors influencing the spatial patterns of the coupling coordination at the county, prefecture, and urban agglomeration scales differed. The interaction and factor detection showed linear and double-factor enhancements. We find that economic development, government policies, environmental protection, and natural factors are the combined effects of urbanization and ecosystem services. Our research method can provide a reference for other river basins, and the results can help governments in formulating policies for sustainable development at different spatial scales.
Application of MLP neural network to predict X-ray spectrum from tube voltage, filter material, and filter thickness used in medical imaging systems
Authors: He Jie , Zhanjian Cai , Zheng Jiadi , Shentong Mao , Daoud Mohammad Sh. , Hongyu Zhang , Eftekhari-Zadeh Ehsan , Guoqiang Xu
Published: December 2023

The X-ray energy spectrum is crucial for image quality and dosage assessment in mammography, radiography, fluoroscopy, and CT which are frequently used for the diagnosis of many diseases including but not limited to patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. X-ray tubes have an electron filament (cathode), a tungsten/rubidium target (anode) oriented at an angle, and a metal filter (aluminum, beryllium, etc.) that may be placed in front of an exit window. When cathode electrons meet the anode, they generate X-rays with varied energies, creating a spectrum from zero to the electrons’ greatest energy. In general, the energy spectrum of X-rays depends on the electron beam’s energy (tube voltage), target angle, material, filter thickness, etc. Thus, each imaging system’s X-ray energy spectrum is unique to its tubes. The primary goal of the current study is to develop a clever method for quickly estimating the X-ray energy spectrum for a variety of tube voltages, filter materials, and filter thickness using a small number of unique spectra. In this investigation, two distinct filters made of beryllium and aluminum with thicknesses of 0.4, 0.8, 1.2, 1.6, and 2 mm were employed to obtain certain limited X-ray spectra for tube voltages of 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 130, and 150 kV. The three inputs of 150 Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) neural networks were tube voltage, filter type, and filter thickness to forecast the X-ray spectra point by point. After training, the MLP neural networks could predict the X-ray spectra for tubes with voltages between 20 and 150 kV and two distinct filters made of aluminum and beryllium with thicknesses between 0 and 2 mm. The presented methodology can be used as a suitable, fast, accurate and reliable alternative method for predicting X-ray spectrum in medical applications. Although a technique was put out in this work for a particular system that was the subject of Monte Carlo simulations, it may be applied to any genuine system.
Global perspectives of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on learning science in higher education
Authors: Salehi Shima , Ballen Cissy J. , Bolander Laksov Klara , Ismayilova Khayala , Poronnik Philip , Ross Pauline M. , Tzioumis Vicky , Wieman Carl
Published: December 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic required higher education institutions to rapidly transition to Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) with little preparation. Discussions are now underway globally to learn the lessons of COVID-19 and to use this knowledge to shape the future of learning science in higher education. In this study, we examined the experiences of instructors and students to ERI in three universities across three continents–America, Europe, and Australia. We measured the instructional strategies used by instructors including assessment types, and interaction opportunities during and outside class schedules. We also measured the learning challenges experienced by students including planning, distractions, technology, learning resources, their views on educational quality and what characterized quality interactions during ERI. Our findings suggest that most instructional strategies used by instructors changed little during ERI, although the nature of instructor and student interactions during class relied more heavily on technology. Students reported significant learning challenges which included distractions from their physical and social media environments and access to technology. Both instructors and students reported that interactions with each other and their peers were concerningly low, albeit similar to pre COVID-19 pandemic levels. There were differences in the perceptions of instructors and students on whether instructor-student interactions were better or worse online. Common among all universities, there was a large proportion of students reporting mental health and work-related stress. Lessons to be learned from the COVID-19 pandemic include ensuring more support for instructors to implement effective and equitable pedagogies and an increased recognition of the importance of practicals, and the social, interactive and hands-on aspects of learning science in higher education. We predict that the incorporation of active learning pedagogies and strategies which increase student engagement and foster a sense of belonging will be ongoing global challenges for learning science in a post COVID-19 campus.
Understanding the pathways between the use of urban green spaces and self-rated health: A case study in Mexico City
Authors: Mayen Huerta Carolina
Published: December 2023

In recent decades, extensive research has demonstrated the positive impact of urban green spaces (UGS) on public health through several pathways. However, in the context of Latin America, particularly Mexico City, there remains a notable scarcity of evidence linking UGS use to health outcomes and an insufficient understanding of the pathways or factors underlying these associations. Therefore, this study employs Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to investigate the intricate pathways between UGS use and residents’ perceived health in Mexico City, a densely populated urban center. The SEM integrates three key mediators: sentiments towards UGS, UGS quality, and time spent within these spaces. Survey data was collected through an online survey distributed via social media in May 2020 (n = 1,707). The findings indicate a minor yet significant direct link between UGS use and self-reported health (0.0427, p < 0.1). Conversely, the indirect pathways through sentiments towards UGS, UGS quality, and time spent in UGS were highly significant (0.1950, p < 0.01), underscoring their substantial role as mediators in the UGS use-health association. While a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms linking perceived health to UGS use in Mexico City requires further research, this study proposes that fostering positive sentiments towards UGS, enhancing UGS quality, and encouraging extended visits to green areas could potentially amplify the perceived health benefits associated with UGS use among residents. These insights offer valuable inputs for policymaking, emphasizing the importance of integrating public perspectives to optimize nature-based solutions and broaden their positive impact within Mexico City.
Determination of dielectric properties of plaster blocks for sealing masonry using non-destructive frequency scanning methods
Authors: Teixeira Santana Praxedes Maria Elizabeth , Duarte Júnior José Garibaldi , de Medeiros Gurgel Pinto Erica Natasche , Silva Neto Valdemir Praxedes , Cabral Kleber Cavalcanti , Gomes d’Assunção Adaildo
Published: December 2023

With the increasing use of traditional and new models of wireless communication systems, the study and determination of the electrical characteristics of materials used in civil construction is an important topic to establish an understanding of how the radio frequency signal behaves inside built environments. This study presents an extensive process of characterization of electrical parameters of plaster blocks used in the construction of walls. Different from the literature where a prior estimation of the data occurs to enable sampling parameters to be obtained, this work proposes an innovative way of obtaining them entirely based on the analysis of the material through frequency measurements, which results in a greater level of precision of the data results. Analyses are made in the frequency range from 0.7 to 5.2 GHz, which has been used for several wireless communication standards. To carry out the electrical characterization of dielectric materials, a non-invasive methodology is proposed based on an innovative combination of the Nicolson–Ross–Weir Method (NRW) and the Ray Tracing Method. Through the proposed methodology and an extensive campaign of measurements using frequency scanning equipment, calculated and experimental data of Shielding Effectiveness (SE), complex relative electrical permittivity, loss tangent, attenuation coefficient and conductivity were obtained for a wide range of frequency, considering different samples of plaster blocks. The obtained results are compared to those available in the related literature, confirming the accuracy of the proposed analysis.
Embedding stakeholder preferences in setting priorities for health research: Using a discrete choice experiment to develop a multi-criteria tool for evaluating research proposals
Authors: Taylor William J. , Tuffaha Haitham , Hawley Carmel M. , Peyton Philip , Higgins Alisa M. , Scuffham Paul A. , Nemeh Fiona , Balagurunathan Anitha , Hansen Paul , Jacques Angela , Morton Rachael L.
Published: December 2023

We determined weights for a multi-criteria tool for assessing the relative merits of clinical-trial research proposals, and investigated whether the weights vary across relevant stakeholder groups. A cross-sectional, adaptive discrete choice experiment using 1000minds online software was administered to consumers, researchers and funders affiliated with the Australian Clinical Trials Alliance (ACTA). We identified weights for four criteria—Appropriateness, Significance, Relevance, Feasibility—and their levels, representing their relative importance, so that research proposals can be scored between 0% (nil or very low merit) and 100% (very high merit). From 220 complete survey responses, the most important criterion was Appropriateness (adjusted for differences between stakeholder groups, mean weight 28.9%) and the least important was Feasibility (adjusted mean weight 19.5%). Consumers tended to weight Relevance more highly (2.7% points difference) and Feasibility less highly (3.1% points difference) than researchers. The research or grant writing experience of researchers or consumers was not associated with the weights. A multi-criteria tool for evaluating research proposals that reflects stakeholders’ preferences was created. The tool can be used to assess the relative merits of clinical trial research proposals and rank them, to help identify the best proposals for funding.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with endogenous human hippocampal and motor cortical activity enhances memory
Authors: San Agustín Arantzazu , Crevillén David , Soto-León Vanesa , Moreno Juan C. , Oliviero Antonio , Pons José L.
Published: December 2023

The hippocampus is a fundamental cortical structure in the memory process of encoding, retaining, and recalling information. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) following a Paired Associative Stimulation (PAS) enhances nervous system excitability and promotes cortical plasticity mechanisms by synchronizing two stimuli in the same neural pathway. However, PAS has not been shown to improve memorization capacity yet. Here, we present an innovative protocol stemming from the PAS paradigm, which combines single-pulse TMS to the hippocampus with endogenous hippocampal activity during a working memory (WM) task. 96 volunteers were randomized across one experimental group and three parallel groups (motor cortex stimulation, sham stimulation, and no stimulation) in a single session. This combined-stimuli configuration resulted in an increased memorization capacity in the WM task, which was dependent on the stimulated brain location and subjects’ basal memory performance. These results are potentially significant for clinical research on memory dysfunction and its related neurological disorders. Future research on paired associative or combined stimulation is required to unveil stimulation-derived neural mechanisms that enhance the ability to memorize.
Detrimental impact of sulfide on the seagrass Zostera marina in dark hypoxia
Authors: Hasler-Sheetal Harald
Published: December 2023

Sulfide poisoning, hypoxia events, and reduced light availability pose threats to marine ecosystems such as seagrass meadows. These threats are projected to intensify globally, largely due to accelerating eutrophication of estuaries and coastal environments. Despite the urgency, our current comprehension of the metabolic pathways that underlie the deleterious effects of sulfide toxicity and hypoxia on seagrasses remains inadequate. To address this knowledge gap, I conducted metabolomic analyses to investigate the impact of sulfide poisoning under dark-hypoxia in vitro conditions on Zostera marina, a vital habitat-forming marine plant. During the initial 45 minutes of dark-hypoxia exposure, I detected an acclimation phase characterized by the activation of anaerobic metabolic pathways and specific biochemical routes that mitigated hypoxia and sulfide toxicity. These pathways served to offset energy imbalances, cytosolic acidosis, and sulfide toxicity. Notably, one such route facilitated the transformation of toxic sulfide into non-toxic organic sulfur compounds, including cysteine and glutathione. However, this sulfide tolerance mechanism exhibited exhaustion post the initial 45-minute acclimation phase. Consequently, after 60 minutes of continuous sulfide exposure, the sulfide toxicity began to inhibit the hypoxia-mitigating pathways, culminating in leaf senescence and tissue degradation. Utilizing metabolomic approaches, I elucidated the intricate metabolic responses of seagrasses to sulfide toxicity under in vitro dark-hypoxic conditions. My findings suggest that future increases in coastal eutrophication will compromise the resilience of seagrass ecosystems to hypoxia, primarily due to the exacerbating influence of sulfide.
Quantitative anatomy of the primary ossification center of the squamous part of temporal bone in the human fetus
Authors: Grzonkowska Magdalena , Baumgart Mariusz , Kułakowski Michał , Szpinda Michał
Published: December 2023

Detailed numerical data about the development of primary ossification centers in human fetuses may influence both better evaluation and early detection of skeletal dysplasias, which are associated with delayed development and mineralization of ossification centers. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report in the medical literature to morphometrically analyze the primary ossification center of the squamous part of temporal bone in human fetuses based on computed tomography imaging. The present study offers a precise quantitative foundation for ossification of the squamous part of temporal bone that may contribute to enhanced prenatal care and improved outcomes for fetuses with inherited cranial defects and skeletodysplasias. The examinations were carried out on 37 human fetuses of both sexes (16 males and 21 females) aged 18–30 weeks of gestation, which had been preserved in 10% neutral formalin solution. Using CT, digital image analysis software, 3D reconstruction and statistical methods, the size of the primary ossification center of the squamous part of temporal bone was evaluated. With neither sex nor laterality differences, the best-fit growth patterns for the primary ossification center of the squamous part of temporal bone was modelled by the linear function:y= −0.7270 + 0.7682 × age ± 1.256 for its vertical diameter, and the four-degree polynomial functions:y= 5.434 + 0.000019 × (age)4± 1.617 for its sagittal diameter,y= −4.086 + 0.00029 × (age)4± 2.230 for its projection surface area andy= −25.213 + 0.0004 × (age)4± 3.563 for its volume. The CT-based numerical data and growth patterns of the primary ossification center of the squamous part of temporal bone may serve as age-specific normative intervals of relevance for gynecologists, obstetricians, pediatricians and radiologists during screening ultrasound scans of fetuses. Our findings for the growing primary ossification center of the squamous part of temporal bone may be conducive in daily clinical practice, while ultrasonically monitoring normal fetal growth and screening for inherited cranial faults and skeletodysplasias.
Just say ‘I don’t know’: Understanding information stagnation during a highly ambiguous visual search task
Authors: Godwin Hayward J. , Hout Michael C.
Published: December 2023

Visual search experiments typically involve participants searching simple displays with two potential response options: ‘present’ or ‘absent’. Here we examined search behavior and decision-making when participants were tasked with searching ambiguous displays whilst also being given a third response option: ‘I don’t know’. Participants searched for a simple target (the letter ‘o’) amongst other letters in the displays. We made the target difficult to detect by increasing the degree to which letters overlapped in the displays. The results showed that as overlap increased, participants were more likely to respond ‘I don’t know’, as expected. RT analyses demonstrated that ‘I don’t know’ responses occurred at a later time than ‘present’ responses (but before ‘absent’ responses) when the overlap was low. By contrast, when the overlap was high, ‘I don’t know’ responses occurred very rapidly. We discuss the implications of our findings for current models and theories in terms of what we refer to as ‘information stagnation’ during visual search.
Gyógytornászok nyitókérdéseinek leíró elemzése
Authors: Udvardi Anna
Published: December 2023

A tanulmány fókuszában gyógytornászok nyitókérdései (NYK) állnak, amelyek szerepe a betegek aktuális problémáinak a feltárása. A szerző által gyűjtött hangfelvételek alapján 76 – gyógytornászok és betegeik közötti első találkozás alkalmával elhangzó – nyitókérdés leíró elemzése történik. Az elemzés eredményeképpen a NYK-ek 4 kategóriája került meghatározásra, továbbá 6 nyelvi jellegzetesség vizsgálata történt minden egyes NYK esetében. Az elemzés eredményeit összefoglalva felmerül annak a lehetősége, hogy jellegzetességeiknél fogva a gyógytornászok NYK-ei egy formális-intézményi kontextust hívhatnak elő, mely befolyásolhatja, illetve korlátozhatja a betegek válaszadási mintázatait.
Miért nem a feltett kérdésre válaszolnak a betegek?
Authors: Udvardi Anna
Published: December 2023

A tanulmány gyógytornászok és betegeik közötti első találkozások dialógusainak kezdeti szakaszát vizsgálja. Az elemzés fókuszában a betegeknek a gyógytornászok nyitókérdéseire (NYK) érkező válaszai állnak. Mivel a NYK-ek célja a vizit okainak, azaz a beteg aktuálisan tapasztalt problémáinak a feltárása, a válaszok induktív csoportosítása azok információtartalmán alapult. A korpuszban hét válaszkategóriát azonosítottam: (1) Informatív (40%), (2) Történet (26,7%), (3) Hiányos (22,7%), (4) Képalkotó eredmény, orvosi diagnózis (21,3%), (5) Pragmatikailag nem megfelelő (12%), (6) Tisztázó (2,7%), és (7) Egyéb (5,3%) típusú válaszok. A NYK-ek nyelvi jellemzői és a rájuk érkező választípusok összefüggéseinek statisztikai elemzése nem ad magyarázatot az utóbbiak sokszínűségére. A tanulmány a szociokognitív megközelítés keretein belül ad magyarázatot az eredményekre.
ORCID Adoption by the LIS Faculty Community of India
Authors: Jain Sanjeev Kumar , Makwana Jignesh , Navas R Kaja Bantha
Published: December 2023

The study aims to evaluate the utilisation of ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor identifier) among LIS faculty members at UCG-approved Indian universities. An online survey was conducted to collect data from a representative group of 369 faculty members. LIS field who are associated with Indian Universities and actively involved in teaching and research activities. A simple random sampling procedure was used in the study to collect samples from respondents. Total 164 completed responses were received, with a response rate of 44.44 %. The results suggest that LIS faculty members had high awareness of ORCID. ORCID is a widely used system by LIS faculty members specially used to find and share information about research articles. The gender-wise awareness, ORCID Holders and the types of recommendations, ORCID Holder usage time examined. This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis exploring the ORCID adoption among LIS faculty members in India and addresses multiple objectives.
Does Altmetric Attention Score Correlate with Citations of Articles Published in High CiteScore Journals
Authors: Basumatary Bwsrang , Tripathi Manorama , Verma Manoj Kumar
Published: December 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of scholarly communication, research impact assessment has expanded beyond traditional citation metrics. Altmetrics, which encompass a wide range of online indicators like social media mentions, downloads, and blog posts, provide insights into the broader societal engagement with scholarly works. This study explores the relationship between Altmetric Attention Scores (AAS) and traditional citation metrics within the Library and Information Sciences (LIS) domain, focusing on high CiteScore open-access journals. The study collected bibliographic data of top 100 articles from Dimensions.ai database that were published between 2013 and 2022 and assesses the alignment between scholarly recognition and online engagement. The top 100 articles were selected based on highest AAS to focus on the most influential and widely-discussed research in order to provide a comprehensive overview of current trends and impactful findings in the field. The dissemination pattern of research highlights across various social web platforms is examined, shedding light on the diverse channels through which research reaches audiences. Correlation analysis reveals a weak and statistically insignificant connection between AAS and citations for the studied journals, emphasising the nuanced nature of scholarly impact in today’s digital landscape. The findings underscore the need to consider both traditional and alternative metrics when evaluating research influence and engagement in the evolving scholarly communication paradigm of the digital age. While this study is confined to specific journals within the LIS domain, its insights contribute to a deeper understanding of the multifaceted nature of research impact assessment.
Optimal logistics scheduling with dynamic information in emergency response: Case studies for humanitarian objectives
Authors: Cao J. , Han H. , Wang Y.J. , Han T.C.
Published: December 2023

The mathematical model of infectious disease is a typical problem in mathematical modeling, and the common infectious disease models include the susceptible-infected (SI) model, the susceptible-infected-recovered model (SIR), the susceptible-infected-recovered-susceptible model (SIRS) and the susceptible-exposed-infected-recovered (SEIR) model. These models can be used to predict the impact of regional return to work after the epidemic. In this paper, we use the SEIR model to solve the dynamic medicine demand information in humanitarian relief phase. A multistage mixed integer programming model for the humanitarian logistics and transport resource is proposed. The objective functions of the model include delay cost and minimum running time in the time-space network. The model describes that how to distribute and deliver medicine resources from supply locations to demand locations with an efficient and lower-cost way through a transportation network. The linear programming problem is solved by the proposed Benders decomposition algorithm. Finally, we use two cases to calculate model and algorithm. The results of the case prove the validity of the model and algorithm.
„Man macht natürlich Fehler“: Interview mit Petra-Sibylle Stenzel
Authors: Stenzel Petra-Sibylle
Published: December 2023

In einem Interview mit der langjährigen Leiterin der Hochschulbibliothek der HTW Dresden, Petra-Sibylle Stenzel, zum Thema Fehler und Scheitern reflektiert sie u. a. Fehlerkultur in ihrer Ausbildung, in ihrer Projekt- und Tagesarbeit und in ihrem Führungskraftalltag. Darin benennt sie auch eigene Fehler sowie fehlerpräventive Grundsätze.
Research progress of serum eosinophil in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma
Authors: Wu Congli
Published: December 2023

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma are common airway diseases, and there are similarities and differences between them. Serum eosinophil (EOS) has potential application value in the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of COPD and asthma. However, the clinical application value of serum EOS in these two diseases is controversial. In this work, recent research progress on the application of serum EOS in COPD and asthma was analyzed, and the potential application of serum EOS in the two diseases was expounded from several aspects, including the correlation between the pathogenesis of COPD and asthma and EOS, as well as the correlation between the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of the two diseases and serum EOS. The results revealed that serum EOS was important in the pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of COPD and asthma and exhibited a potential clinical application value. However, further study was needed to evaluate the threshold, which provided guidance for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of COPD and asthma.
Physicochemical properties and anthocyanin content of commercially manufactured elderberry jams from Patagonia (Argentina)
Authors: Baeza Rosa , Busso Carolina , Sanchez Virginia , López Paula , Chirife Jorge
Published: December 2023

Commercially manufactured elderberry jams elaborated in Patagonia, Argentina, were analyzed for physico-chemical characteristics. Water activity (a
w) ranged between 0.758 and 0.972 and total monomeric anthocyanin (TMA) content varied from 2.4 up to 55 mg Cy-3G/100 g jam. Relationship between a
w and °Brix in jams was described using an equation for correlating water activity in non-electrolyte solutions. Elderberry jam samples were stored at 38 °C and samples periodically withdrawn for analysis. TMA degraded following first order reaction kinetics and color parameter a* decreased during storage while parameter h° increased. Water activity and presence of fructose in jams increased rate of TMA destruction and adversely affected color changes. Studies with sugar solutions containing anthocyanins confirmed TMA degradation is faster in models having reducing sugars than in the presence of sucrose. It is shown that sucrose may undergo hydrolysis during acid catalyzed storage at 38 °C and pH 3.5.
Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on glycemic levels during pregnancy: A retrospective analysis
Authors: Di Zazzo Erika , Davinelli Sergio , Panichella Serena , Scapagnini Giovanni , Intrieri Mariano , Garofalo Silvio
Published: December 2023

Studies on the COVID-19 pandemic effects on gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) remain limited and controversial. This study aimed to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on the glycemic balance of pregnant women and GDM risk. To this aim, a single-center retrospective cohort analysis assessing glucose homeostasis using the oral glucose tolerance test in 862 pregnant women before (from March 9, 2019 to March 8, 2020 – Group 1), during (from March 9, 2020 to March 8, 2021 – Group 2), and after (from March 9, 2021 to March 8, 2022 – Group 3) the COVID-19 lockdown in Molise, a region of central Italy, was conducted. We observed that the blood glucose concentration of pregnant women was significantly lower during the COVID-19 lockdown than during the previous and following years at all time points evaluated (time 0, 60′, and 120′). Specifically, at time 0, it was 82.14 mg/dl for group 2 vs 85.94 for group 1 (p = 0.0001) and 85.87 for group 3 (p = 0.001). Similarly, at 60′, it was 121.38 mg/dl for group 2 vs 129.30 mg/dl for group 1 (p = 0.0029) and 131.68 mg/dl for group 3 (p = 0.0006). Moreover, at 120′, it was 104.20 mg/dl for group 2 vs 111.51 mg/dl (p = 0.0004) for group 1, and 116.06 mg/dl for group 3 (p = 0.0001). In contrast with previous findings, the COVID-19 lockdown was associated with an improved glycemic balance. Further studies are needed to better clarify the influence of lockdown restrictions on glucose metabolism and, consequently, on GDM risk.
Resource Approach in Psychological and Pedagogical Research and Practice of Helping the Family of a Child with Disabilities
Authors:   Institute of Special Education, Razenkova Yuliya A. , Yugova Olesya V. ,   Moscow City Pedagogical University
Published: December 2023

The article presents the theoretical justification of the resource approach to psychological and pedagogical assistance to a family raising a child with disabilities, its origins and ideas. The resource approach is indicated as opposed to the deficit approach, the focus of which is shifted towards problems and shortcomings in the development of the child and family life that need to be eliminated. The resource approach is focused on taking into account, strengthening and intensifying the potential capabilities of the family, as well as searching for and attracting other, including external, environmental resources. The advantage and possibilities of a resource approach to helping the family of a child with disabilities are emphasized. The article reveals the concept of resources and ideas about individual and family resources on the part of domestic and foreign researchers in the field of general and special pedagogy and psychology. It is shown how the appearance of a child with various developmental disorders affects the resource state of the family and emphasizes the special importance of studying and activating the resource capabilities of the family of a “special” child in the practice of psychological and pedagogical support.
Development of Philosophical and Methodological Aspects of Theoretical Biology in the Study of Discipline “Cytology” at Pedagogical University
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, Sakharov Andrey V. , Makeev Aleksandr A. ,   Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, Mishutina Olga V. ,   Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, Loshenko Vitalina I. ,   Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, Pirogova Anna S. ,   Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, Arbuzova Elena N. ,   Omsk State University named after F. M. Dostoevsky
Published: December 2023

The article highlights the issues related to the development of philosophical and methodological aspects in teaching the discipline Cytology in Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University. The role of philosophy in the study of some sections of this discipline is consistently revealed from the standpoint of existing ideas about the fundamental laws of theoretical biology. The authors evaluate of the substantive part of some issues of Cytology as a science. The development of principles of integrity of the organic world, as well as structural and functional organization of the living and the format of their interaction in a single system are discussed from the standpoint of dialectics. From the point of view of philosophy, the problem of the origin of the cell and the process of transformation of the inanimate into the living is touched upon. It is suggested an approach of teaching biological science disciplines in the format of studying contradictions, comparing different ideas, theories and hypotheses significantly expand the field of knowledge of the universe and is aimed at the formation of students’ general professional and professional competencies.
The Choice of Vocal Exercises and Their Application in Remote Learning
Authors:   Russian State Pedagogical University named after A. I. Herzen, Rostovtseva Anastasia V.
Published: December 2023

We live in a rapidly changing world and an increasing interest in distance learning. We need a selection vocal exercises available for use with modern musical computer technologies. The purpose of the article is to find the most constructive approach to the choice of vocal exercises, available for use in distance learning. The article discusses various classifications of vocal exercises created by famous teachers of the past decades. Based on the presented classifications, the main vocal tasks that require exercises are identified. There is an innovative approach to the exercises choice available for use in remote vocal training in this article. There is an innovative approach to the exercises choice available for use in remote vocal training in this article. This approach allows you to get maximum results with a minimum number of exercises. The equipment technical characteristics that are necessary for conducting high-quality online vocal lessons are also proposed.
Methodical Aspects of Composing Complexes of Recreational Gymnastics for Students of 5–9 Grades on the Basis of Differentiated Approach
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, Grebennikova Irina N. , Odintsova Marina A. ,   Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University
Published: December 2023

The article deals with the necessity of a differentiated approach in the construction of recreational gymnastics classes with students of 5–9 grades with different types of constitution. On the basis of computer vision technology “CV-Trainer” and additional examination the very low number of children with muscular type of constitution among both boys and girls is revealed. Differences in the angles of flexion and extension in the hip joints of girls of asthenoid-thoracic and digestive types at maximum load on key points of the body were shown. It is also noted that the force of impact on these key points is higher in digestive type girls. Therefore, we do not consider the averaged approach to conducting recreational gymnastics appropriate. Theoretical and methodical bases of composing complexes of health-improving gymnastics taking into account age periods and type of constitution are also emphasized. The logic of construction of the system of health-improving gymnastics classes should proceed from general organizational provisions, selection of methods of work, exercises themselves, indication of dosage of their performance.
Modern Methods of Dosing Physical Activity of Students in the Framework of Recreational Physical Education
Authors:   Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, Golovin Mihail S. , Yachmenev Nikolay V. ,   Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, Zhomin Konstantin M. ,   Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University
Published: December 2023

The article discusses the problem of a differentiated approach to dosing physical activity in physical education and sports activities. Various options for the distribution of the contingent by subgroups were found to optimize the training and health-improving effect. The most informative modern method of assessing the functional state of the neuromuscular system is selected – electromyography. At the same time, the use of modern methods of assessing and dosing physical activity in recreational physical education was not found. Girls 13–14 years old who do not have sports categories were studied in the work. A method of differentiated approach is proposed when practicing recreational physical education, taking into account constitutional features. The electromyography method was tested when performing a standard motor action with a clearly regulated number of repetitions and an identical execution technique. Significant differences were obtained in the level of functioning of the neuromuscular system in girls with different somatotypes. It is proposed to use electromyography as a method of dosing physical activity in students.
Robot Lawyer in Indonesian Criminal Justice System: Problems and Challenges for Future Law Enforcement
Authors: Fernando Zico Junius , Kristanto Kiki , Anditya Ariesta Wibisono , Hartati Sawitri Yuli , Baskara Agri
Published: December 2023

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) introduces unprecedented opportunities and complexities, particularly in its intersection with the legal domain. This study envisions a future where autonomous decision-making robot lawyers play a pivotal role in legal proceedings, providing counsel and representation. Examining the implications of AI’s scientific progress on Indonesian law, normative legal research methods were employed, encompassing statutory, conceptual, comparative, and futuristic analyses. Qualitative scrutiny and content analysis were applied to collected materials. The study reveals the potential of robot lawyers to enhance efficiency in Indonesia’s criminal justice system, aiding in evidence gathering, case analysis, and indictment drafting. This technological integration promises to alleviate the workload of legal professionals and expedite case resolutions, thereby improving public access to legal services. However, challenges loom, including ethical concerns, data security, and professional qualifications. To address these challenges, the study advocates for collaborative efforts among the government, industry, and academia. This cooperation is crucial for formulating regulations and establishing supportive infrastructure for the seamless integration of robot lawyers. Additionally, enhancing digital literacy and public understanding of AI in the legal sphere is emphasized as a vital step toward maximizing the benefits of this technology. In essence, the study underscores the transformative potential of AI in reshaping legal processes, emphasizing the need for a concerted, informed effort to navigate the challenges and optimize the benefits of this evolving technological landscape.
Physics and Electrical Diagnostics of Nanoelectronic Silicon-On-Insulator Structures and Devices
Authors:   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Rudenko Tamara , Nazarov Oleksiy ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Lysenko Volodymyr ,   V. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Published: December 2023

This book is devoted to one of the most important field of modern nanoelectronics, namely, nanoelectronic devices based on Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) structures, and more specifically, to the physics and electrical characterization of these devices. The principal advantages of SOI devices over bulk-Si counterparts are described, and the main areas of their application are outlined. Particular attention is given to the advanced SOI-based structures for nanoscale metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) field-effect transistors (FETs), namely: ultra-thin-body SOI MOSFETs, FinFETs, nanowire multi-gate MOSFETs, and junctionless nanowire MOSFETs. Special electrical properties of these nanotransistor structures, associated with their specific architecture and nanometer dimensions, and methods for the determination of their electrical parameters are considered. The book includes research results of the world-famous scientists in the silicon-on-insulator field, but mostly it presents the results of scientific research by the authors of the monograph published in leading international journals. It should be noted that so far no monographs on physics and diagnostics of silicon-on-insulator devices have been published in Ukraine, although silicon-on-insulator is currently recognized as the most advanced and most promising technology for fabricating high-speed, low voltage integrated circuits and key electronic components for modern portable electronic devices such as laptops, mobile phones, smartphones, etc. The book is intended for scientific and engineering workers specializing in the semiconductor electronics. It can also be useful for university teachers, students, and graduate students who are interested in the current state of micro- and nanoelectronics.