bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Unveiling transboundary challenges in river flood risk management: learning from the Ciliwung River basin
Authors: Rahayu Harkunti Pertiwi , Zulfa Khonsa Indana , Nurhasanah Dewi , Haigh Richard , Amaratunga Dilanthi , Wahdiny In In
Published: June 2024

Abstract. To cope with massive development, many urban and surrounding rural areas have been agglomerated into a greater metropolitan area, aiming for regional economic development. Many of these metropolitan areas have experienced a dramatic increase in impacted area and economic loss from annual flooding. The issues and challenges emerging from transboundary river flood risk management have become a major concern for the Jakarta metropolitan area with a long river basin crossing several administrative jurisdictions. Previous studies have addressed the challenges of flood risk, but they have tended to overlook transboundary issues and power sharing. To tackle future flood events, this paper aims to unveil transboundary challenges and power sharing in flood management, learning from Ciliwung River. As the longest river basin crossing cities and regencies of Greater Jakarta, the complexity of Ciliwung flood risk management was driven by flood variables triggered not only by natural, physical, and socioeconomic factors, but also by transboundary challenges and power sharing. A total of 13 significant transboundary flood drivers were identified from the literature, policy, and practices. Using Matrice d'Impacts Croisés Multiplication Appliquée á un Classement (MICMAC), a power–dependency model, several strategic key flood drivers were further recognized based on key stakeholders' perspectives obtained from in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs). Findings of the study show that a lack of control of spatial plans and weak stakeholder coordination–cooperation are found to be the priority key flood drivers for risk reduction intervention. Finally, this study contributes to the literature on governance of flood risk management by emphasizing the need for a coordinated and integrated approach to mitigate flood risks that extend beyond administrative boundaries, enhancing overall resilience and sustainability.
Optimizing antimicrobial synergy: Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Calotropis gigantea leaves enhanced by patchouli oil
Authors: Kemala Pati , Khairan Khairan , Ramli Muliadi , Helwani Zuchra , Rusyana Asep , Lubis Vanizra F. , Ahmad Khairunnas , Idroes Ghazi M. , Noviandy Teuku R. , Idroes Rinaldi
Published: June 2024

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesized from plant extracts have gained attention for their potential applications in biomedicine. Calotropis gigantea has been utilized to synthesize AgNPs, called AgNPs-LCg, and exhibit antibacterial activities against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria as well as antifungal. However, further enhancement of their antimicrobial properties is needed. The aim of this study was to synthesize AgNPs-LCg and to enhance their antimicrobial and antifungal activities through a hybrid green synthesis reaction using patchouli oil (PO), as well as to characterize the synthesized AgNPs-LCg. Optimization was conducted using the response surface method (RSM) with a central composite design (CCD). AgNPs-LCg were synthesized under optimal conditions and hybridized with different forms of PO—crude, distillation wastewater (hydrolate), and heavy and light fractions—resulting in PO-AgNPs-LCg, PH-AgNPs-LCg, LP-AgNPs-LCg, and HP-AgNPs-LCg, respectively. The samples were then tested for their antibacterial (both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria) and antifungal activities. Our data indicated that all samples, including those with distillation wastewater, had enhanced antimicrobial activity. HP-AgNPs-LCg, however, had the highest efficacy; therefore, only HP-AgNPs-LCg proceeded to the characterization stage for comparison with AgNPs-LCg. UV-Vis spectrophotometry indicated surface plasmon resonance (SPR) peaks at 400 nm for AgNPs-LCg and 360 nm for HP-AgNPs-LCg. The Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis confirmed the presence of O-H, N-H, and C-H groups in C. gigantea extract and AgNP samples. The smallest AgNPs-LCg were 56 nm, indicating successful RSM optimization. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed spherical AgNPs-LCg and primarily cubic HP-AgNPs-LCg, with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) confirming silver's predominance. This study demonstrated that PO in any form significantly enhances the antimicrobial properties of AgNPs-LCg. The findings pave the way for the exploration of enhanced and environmentally sustainable antimicrobial agents, capitalizing on the natural resources found in Aceh Province, Indonesia.
Effect of Different Yogic Practices on Resting Heart Rate Among the Working Men of
North Tripura (India)
Authors:   Dept. of Physical Education,
            Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kailashahar, North Tripura., Saini Meenakshi , Das Prasanta Kumar ,   Dept. of Physical Education,
            Tripura University, Agartala, Tripura (W)., Sinha Ankan ,   Department of Physical
            Education, Government Degree College, Dharmanagar, Tripura (N).
Published: June 2024

The project aims to investigate the physiological outcomes of 6 weeks different
yoga practices among working men. One Hundred Twenty (120) men working in educational
institutions and offices were purposively chosen as subjects for the study, were
randomly distributed evenly among three experimental groups and a control group i.e.,
(n=30). The individuals’ ages ranged from 25 to 45 years old. The experimental groups
underwent either Power Yoga, Restorative Yoga, or a combination of both, while the
control group received no intervention. Resting Heart Rate were measured before and
after the intervention using Automatic Digital Monitor. The analysis of covariance, or
“F-ratio,” was used at the 0.05 level of significance to observe the impact. Statistical
analyses revealed significant reductions in all experimental groups’ resting heart rates
as compared to the control group. There is no apparent difference between groups B
(74.68903) and C (74.72451) when the pairwise difference of adjusted means with the
critical difference is compared. This is because the difference in their adjusted means,
or 0.03548, is smaller than the critical difference (1.149549). Whereas pair wise
difference for all the other groups namely; group A (72.04698) & group B (74.68903),
group A (72.04698) & group C (74.72451), group A (72.04698) & group D
(76.67282), group B (74.68903) & group D (76.67282), group C (74.72451) & group
D (76.67282) in their adjusted means were higher than the critical difference
(1.149549). These results suggest that group A should be preferred out of the four
training programmes since its adjusted mean (72.04698) is lower than the adjusted means
of the other four training groups. For this reason, restorative yoga instruction is
advised to lower resting heart rate among the working men of North Tripura.
The Effect of Mesalazine on Male Mice Model with Ulcerative Colitis
Authors:   1st Ward, Gastroenterology Department, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, China, An Bo-Ran , Wang Yangyang ,   1st Ward, Gastroenterology Department, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, China, Wang Jinging ,   Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, China., Zhu Jiali ,   1st Ward, Gastroenterology Department, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, China, Jia Zhe ,   2nd Ward, Gastroenterology Department, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, China.
Published: June 2024

Objective: To investigate the effect of mesalazine on Ulcerative Colitis (UC) in male mice model. Method: Male mice aged 6-8 weeks were selected and randomly divided into Dextran Sodium Sulfate group (DSS group), mesalazine group (Tr group), and Control group (Con group). During the experiment, observe the body weight, stool characteristics, occult blood, changes in mice hair, eating habits and activity status, etc. After euthanizing the mice, eyeball blood was taken to measure IL-6 and TNF-α, and Disease Activity Index (DAI) was calculated. Take colon tissue (from the end of the cecum to the anal segment) and measure its length, and make paraffin sections, and observe them under a microscope after HE staining, and calculate their histopathological scores.
Concept for forecasting the development of qualified worker’s and technician’s system training
Authors: Блинов В.И. , Сергеев И.С. , Есенина Е.Ю.
Published: June 2024

Ведение. Анонсированные Минпросвещением планы разработать к  осени 2024 года новую стратегию развития образования актуализируют проблему прогнозирования развития системы подготовки квалифицированных рабочих и специалистов среднего звена. Цель. Разработка методологии прогнозирования готовности системы среднего профессионального образования к  решению задачи обеспечения экономики в квалифицированных кадрах. Методы. Использованы методы сравнительного и обобщающего анализа научных публикаций о подходах к прогнозированию и его практиках в России и за рубежом, экстраполяции данных, моделирования, теоретического и  кластерного анализа, синтеза и концептуализации. Результат. Представлена концепция прогнозирования развития системы подготовки квалифицированных рабочих и специалистов среднего звена, включающая типы данных и параметры, используемые для прогнозирования, его этапы, методы работы с данными. Научная новизна состоит в обосновании путей использования инструментов аналитики больших данных (прогнозной аналитики) для управления развитием системы профессионального образования. Практическая значимость. Предложен инструментарий прогнозирования и алгоритмы его использования для управления развитием системы СПО: средства прогнозной аналитики, требования к  данным, используемым в  системе прогнозной аналитики, этапы прогнозирования и условия эффективности его результатов.

Introduction. The announced plans of the Ministry of Education to develop a new education strategy by the autumn of 2024 make the problem of forecasting the development of the training system of qualified workers and technicians relevant. The aim of this article is to develop a methodology for forecasting the level of readiness of the secondary vocational education system to solve the problem of the qualified personnell provision for the economy. Methods. The authors used methods of comparative and general analysis of scientific data on approaches to forecasting and its practices in Russia and abroad, data extrapolation, modeling, theoretical and cluster analysis, synthesis and conceptualisation. Results. A strategy for forecasting the development of a system for training qualified workers and technicians is presented, including the types of data and parameters used for forecasting, its stages, and methods of working with data. The scientific novelty lies in the substantiation of ways to use big data analytics tools (predictive analytics) to manage the development of the vocational education system. The practical significance lies in the proposed set of forecasting tools and algorithms for its use to manage the development of the secondary vocational education system. Among them: predictive analytics tools, data requirements used in the predictive analytics system, forecasting stages and conditions for the effectiveness of its results.
Analysis of the regulatory and legal framework of forecasting and strategic planning in Russia
Authors: Осадчева С.А. , Куртеева Л.Н. , Сатдыков А.И.
Published: June 2024

Введение. Прогнозирование и стратегическое планирование перспективных потребностей в рабочей силе и развитие среднего профессионального образования регламентированы законодательством Российской Федерации. Вопросы применения современных методов прогнозирования требуют рассмотрения в контексте требований установленных норм. Цель. Освещение результатов анализа нормативных и методических документов, определяющих вопросы прогнозирования и стратегического планирования развития системы образования Российской Федерации. Методы. Использованы методы обобщающего анализа содержания нормативных документов, систематизации актуальной правовой информации в  разрезе задач прогнозирования и стратегического планирования. Результаты. Систематизирована информация о  документах, определяющих актуальную нормативно-правовую рамку разработок, направленных на  создание перспективных прогнозов развития образования, а также на создание концепций и документации стратегического планирования. Научная новизна. В  ходе анализа выявлены современные направления прогнозирования и  стратегического планирования, нашедшие отражение в  нормативно-правовой документации последних лет. Практическая значимость. Приведенные в статье данные могут быть использованы разработчиками прогностических и планирующих документов стратегического характера, а  также членами проектных групп, выполняющих работы, связанные с формированием прогнозов и стратегических планов развития.

Introduction. Forecasting and strategic planning of  long-term labor needs and the development of  secondary vocational education are regulated by  the legislation of the Russian Federation. The issues of applying modern forecasting methods require consideration in the context of the requirements of established norms. Aim. The coverage of the results of the analysis of normative and methodological documents, which define the issues of forecasting and strategic planning of the development of the education system of the Russian Federation. Methods. The methods of generalizing analysis of the content of normative documents, systematization of relevant legal information in the context of forecasting and strategic planning tasks are used. Result. The information on documents defining the current regulatory framework for developments aimed at creating long-term forecasts for the development of education, as well as creating concepts and documentation for strategic planning is systematised. Scientific novelty. Modern directions of forecasting and strategic planning were identified, which were reflected in the regulatory and legal documentation of recent years. Practical significance. The data obtained and systematised in the article can be used by the developers of predictive and planning documents of a strategic nature, as well as members of project teams whose work is related to the formation of forecasts and strategic development plans.
Análisis y desafíos del Tratado de Marrakech en el 5.º aniversario de su entrada en vigor en la Unión Europea
Authors: Santiago Hernández A.
Published: June 2024

Con la entrada en funcionamiento el 1 de enero de 2019 del Tratado de Marrakech en la UE a través de la entrada en vigor de la Directiva (UE) 2017/1564 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo y el Reglamento (UE) 2017/1563 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo sobre el intercambio transfronterizo entre la Unión y terceros países de ejemplares en formato accesible, se abría una nueva etapa en el acceso a obras accesibles. El siguiente texto busca analizar cómo se ha desarrollado su aplicación en los últimos cinco años, incluyendo los beneficios palpables que se han producido, pero también considerando los problemas que han surgido. Este periodo ha mostrado que ciertas ideas preconcebidas sobre el tratado no han prosperado como se esperaba. Aun así, se han generado otras situaciones imprevistas que han fomentado un mejor entendimiento mutuo entre entidades y han creado sinergias que ponen las bases para una profundización en los derechos que otorga el tratado. Por último, el texto plantea una serie de desafíos a corto y medio plazo que los diferentes actores involucrados en el tratado van a tener que abordar.
Effect of white lion goose serum on gastric cancer cells
Authors: CHAOYANG Li , JINGJING Diao , JINGJING Diao , LIANGYU Li
Published: June 2024

Goose blood is rich in nutrients and a variety of bioactive ingredients, it have the effect of prevent cancer in humans, but the mechanism is not clear. So, we studied the effects of White Lion Goose serum on gastric cancer cells. The in vitro cell proliferation of human gastric cancer cells (AGS) was analyzed by a CCK-8 assay; cell morphology was observed using an inverted microscope; the wound healing ability of cells was detected by a scratch and abrasion test; and cell cycle distribution and cell apoptosis were detected by flow cytometry. The results showed that with increased concentration and prolonged incubation time, the serum of White Lion Goose reduced the viability, changed the morphology, and reduced the migration rate of gastric cancer cells. The proportion of gastric cancer cells in the early (G0/G1 phase) and late (G2/M phase) stages of DNA synthesis was decreased, the proportion of cells in stationary phase (S phase) was increased, and the apoptosis rate was increased accompanied by a decrease in the number of viable cells. The serum of White Lion Goose had a significant inhibitory effect on the proliferation of human gastric cancer cells, changed the distribution of the cell cycle and induced apoptosis in both a dose- and time-dependent manner. The results showed that the blood of the White Lion Goose contained highly bioactive components, which had an obvious inhibitory effect on the proliferation of gastric cancer cells cultured in vitro.
Bioconversion of orange pomace using Hermetia illucens larvae: development and nutritional composition of the larvae
Authors: Costa e Silva Daniela da , Silva Rafael Martins da , Köhler Andreas , Vargas Diego Prado de
Published: June 2024

A laranja, uma fruta popular, gera grandes quantidades de resíduos, com metade descartada como bagaço após a extração do suco, contribuindo para os 110-120 milhões de toneladas de resíduos cítricos anualmente, e criando desafios ambientais, especialmente em relação à poluição do solo e da água. Sendo assim, este estudo tem por objetivo avaliar a bioconversão utilizando larvas de Hermetia illucens (BSFL) alimentadas com bagaço de laranja, analisando a eficácia do processo e a qualidade nutricional das larvas resultantes. Testes preliminares demonstraram que o bagaço de laranja puro não oferece o aporte nutricional necessário para o desenvolvimento da BSFL. Com isso, as dietas foram complementadas com resíduo farináceo e definidas com base em diferentes concentrações do bagaço de laranja: LA25 (25% de bagaço, 75% de resíduo farináceo), LA50 (50% de bagaço, 50% de resíduo farináceo), LA75 (75% de bagaço, 25% de resíduo farináceo) e LA0 (100% de resíduo farináceo). Foram avaliados o desempenho larval, o desenvolvimento em bioconversão e a qualidade nutricional da BSFL. Os resultados mostraram que a BSFL pode efetivamente converter bagaço de laranja, aproveitar seus nutrientes e, portanto, reduzir seu potencial poluente. De forma geral, utilizando somente o bagaço de laranja puro, não houve crescimento larval, embora níveis crescentes de inclusão do resíduo farináceo tenha alterado parâmetros de desenvolvimento e de bioconversão, bem como a qualidade nutricional da BSFL (p≤0,05). Assim, observou-se que a inclusão de 25% do resíduo farináceo (LA75) melhorou o desempenho global da BSFL (p≤0,05), propiciando tambéma valoração deste resíduo em relação a todos os parâmetros avaliados.
Analysis of The Implementation program Numeracy Literacy for Teacher Working Groups in Building a Literate Culture
Authors: Humairah Humairah , Khasanah Linaria Arofatul Ilmi Uswatun , Riansyah Daffa Maulana
Published: June 2024

This study aims to describe the analysis of the implementation programe numeracy literacy in teachers' working groups to build a culture of literacy in primary schools. This research used a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The research subjects were six teachers who had attended literacy and numeracy training at MIM 16 Payaman and MIM 05 Palirangan. Data collection techniques were conducted using interviews, observation, and documentation. The results showed that the literacy and numeracy program in the teachers' working group can apply tactical implementation strategies to literacy and numeracy skills in the physical, socio-emotional, and academic domains so this is the starting point for creating a culture of literacy in schools. Teachers can also carry out mapping, advocacy, mentoring, monitoring, and evaluation of literacy and numeracy activities carried out at school. Teachers can carry out various activities to implement a culture of numeracy literacy at school and home, such as creating a reading corner in the classroom. Teachers can integrate literacy and numeracy skills through tasks carried out by students according to what is obtained from the teacher's working group.
Wege nach draußen
Authors: Frenkel Ulrike , Sagner Karin
Published: June 2024

Karin Sagner, Frauen auf eigenen Füßen. Elisabeth Sandmann Verlag, München 2016. 160 Seiten, 60 farbige Abbildungen, 24,95 Euro
Was darf ich hoffen?
Authors: Kontny Karin , Chaix Nathalie
Published: June 2024

Nathalie Chaix, Liegender Akt in Blau. Übersetzt von Lydia Dimitrow mit Bildern von Christina Röckl. Kunstanstifter Verlag, Mannheim 2016. 352 Seiten, 26 Euro
Mittelklasse-Familie
Authors: Granzin Katharina , Sweeney Cynthia D'Aprix
Published: June 2024

Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, Das Nest. Roman. Aus dem Englischen von Nicolai Schweder-Schreiner. Klett-Cotta, Stuttgart 2016. 410 Seiten, 19,95 Euro
Intellekt und Erotik
Authors: Beintmann Cord , Lüscher Jonas
Published: June 2024

Jonas Lüscher, Kraft. Roman. Verlag C. H. Beck, München 2017. 237 Seiten, 19,95 Euro
Vitaminpillen und Vanillecreme
Authors: Tröger Beate , Urech Marie-Jeanne
Published: June 2024

Marie-Jeanne Urech, Schnitz. Roman. Aus dem Französischen von Lis Künzli. Bilger Verlag, Zürich 2017. 142 Seiten, 19,80 Euro
Los límites del conocimiento: la deuda de Kant con la vida extraterrestre
Authors: Muñoz Velasco Julia
Published: June 2024

One of the main contributions of Kantian theoretical philosophy is the thesis that human beings are only capable of having limited knowledge of the world. One the reasons that led Kant to delimit knowledge was the consideration of other possible perspectives from which to know the universe, particularly his belief in extraterrestrial life.
FIGHTING THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE FAMINE OF 1921-1922 IN ARMAVIR, NORTH CAUCASUS
Authors: ШНАЙДЕР В.Г. , САВЕЛЬЕВ В.А.
Published: June 2024

Статья касается одного из аспектов голода, поразившего Советскую Россию в 1921-1922 гг. Конкретно речь идёт о системе мероприятий Армавирского окружного исполкома, который во взаимодействии с Всероссийским комитетом помощи голодающим и Американской администрации помощи (АРА), направленных на ликвидацию неурожая 1921 г., повлекших за собой голод. Число голодающих в Кубано-Черноморской области в 1922 г. достигало полумиллиона человек, в том числе 150 тыс. детей. Всего по Юго-Восточному краю это число превысило 2 млн. 300 тыс. чел. Показатель смертности в Армавире в 1922 г. вырос вдвое в сравнении со среднегодовыми в 1920-1930-е гг. На основании данных городского архива авторскому коллективу удалось восстановить картину деятельности местных властей по сотрудничеству с АРА, целью которых было спасение голодающих. В числе таких мероприятий, например, была организация выпечки хлеба из американской муки, поиск помещений для питательных пунктов, а также деятельность, направленная на организацию работы дополнительных столовых, в которых питались в том числе и безработные армавирцы. Следует обратить внимание на то, что АРА оказывало помощь горожанам не только хлебом, но и одеждой. В целом можно сказать, что местные власти интенсивно использовали предоставленные им возможности иностранной помощи, что, несомненно, спасло жизнь многим армавирцам.

The paper explores one of the aspects of the famine that struck Soviet Russia in 1921-1922. Specifically, the authors are discussing the system of measures taken by the Armavir district executive committee, which, in cooperation with the All-Russian Committee for Famine Relief and the American Relief Administration (ARA), focused on eliminating the consequences of the crop failure of 1921 which led to famine. The number of starving people in the Kuban-Black Sea region in 1922 reached half a million, including 150 thousand children. In total, in the South-Eastern region this number exceeded 2 million 300 thousand people. The mortality rate in Armavir in 1922 doubled compared to the annual average in the 1920-1930s. The authors used the archive data to reconstruct the list of actions taken by local authorities in cooperation with the ARA to save the starving population. This list included using American flour to bake bread, searching for buildings for meal stations, and creating additional canteens to feed unemployed Armavir residents. The authors note that the ARA also provided assistance with clothing. In general, the paper concludes that local authorities actively used opportunities provided to them by the foreign assistance, which undoubtedly saved the lives of many Armavir residents.
THREATS AND CHALLENGES OF DIGITALIZATION OF THE CULTURAL SPHERE
Authors: ПРОНЧАТОВ А.О.
Published: June 2024

В статье осуществлена попытка осмыслить те вызовы и угрозы, которые проявляются в сфере культуры в связи с процессами цифровизации. В работе анализируется сущность происходящих изменений в культуре в связи с внедрением инновационных информационных технологий. Автором обращается внимание на то, что цифровизация как одно из направлений технического прогресса и следствие глобализации социально-экономического развития несет в себе угрозы смещения понимания фундаментальных целей национальной культуры на их средства – цифровизацию, понимаемую как конечную цель. В статье приводятся факты неэффективного использования средств для реализации цифровых культурных проектов и недостаточность подготовки информационных мероприятий в учреждениях культуры с точки зрения их рекламного продвижения, что обесценивает цели федерального проекта «Цифровизация услуг и формирование информационного пространства в сфере культуры («Цифровая культура»)» и препятствует устойчивому развитию культурной сферы. Технократизм в виде цифровизации несет в себе угрозу основным национальным культурным ценностям, лишая культурной суверенности государство, основанного на духовном начале, формировавшемся веками.

The study attempts to comprehend the challenges and threats that manifest themselves in the field of culture in connection to the processes of digitalization. The paper analyzes the essence of the ongoing changes in culture in connection with the introduction of innovative information technologies. The author draws attention to the fact that digitalization as one of the directions of technological progress and a consequence of the globalization of socio-economic development carries threats of shifting the understanding of the fundamental goals of national culture to their means – digitalization, understood as the ultimate goal. The article presents facts of inefficient use of funds for the implementation of digital cultural projects and insufficient preparation of information events in cultural institutions from the point of view of their advertising promotion, which devalues the goals of the federal project “Digitalization of services and the formation of information space in the field of culture (“Digital Culture”)” and makes it impossible to sustainably develop the cultural sphere. Technocracy in the form of digitalization poses a threat to the main national cultural values, depriving the cultural sovereignty of the state based on the spiritual principle that has been formed for centuries.
Análisis factorial confirmatorio de la escala de ansiedad y depresión de Goldberg en una muestra de adultos salvadoreños
Authors: Lobos Rivera Marlon Elías , Durán Hernández Tania Flor , Flamenco Cortez Marvin , Flores Monterrosa Angélica Nohemy
Published: June 2024

La ansiedad y la depresión son dos de los trastornos mentales que mayor repercusión ha tenido en la vida del ser humano en las últimas décadas, sobre todo por ser dos de los padecimientos que más interés han creado tanto en la comunidad científica como en la sociedad en general. Este artículo es la continuación de un estudio anterior acerca de las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Ansiedad y Depresión de Goldberg (EADG) en el contexto salvadoreño, con el objetivo de comprobar si esta cuenta con índices de validez adecuados con base en el Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio (AFC). El estudio es de tipo instrumental con diseño transversal. Se recolectó mediante la técnica de encuesta digital, a través de la plataforma Google Forms. El muestreo fue de tipo no probabilístico por conveniencia, encuestando a un total de 487 adultos salvadoreños. La muestra se conformó por 279 mujeres (57, 1 %), 207 hombres (42, 3 %) y tres personas no binarias (0,6 %). La media de edad total fue de 27.81 años, con una desviación estándar (SD) de 5.67. En función del género, la media de edad de las mujeres fue de 27.48 años (SD = 5.43), en los hombres fue de 28.22 años (SD = 5.99), y en las personas no binarias fue de 29.33 años (SD = 2.08). Los resultados revelan que la EADG cuenta con adecuada validez confirmatoria y confiabilidad. Se concluye que la EADG es un instrumento con adecuadas propiedades psicométricas para ser utilizado en el contexto salvadoreño.
Revista Entorno No. 77, 2024: 21-31
Aproximación a la generación de categorías para la autopercepción de la pobreza en el municipio de San Salvador, de la encuesta de Calidad de Vida de El Salvador Cómo Vamos
Authors: Navarrete Gálvez Paola María
Published: June 2024

El estudio se enfocó en explorar la autopercepción de la pobreza entre los ciudadanos del municipio de San Salvador que participaron en la Encuesta de Calidad de Vida de El Salvador Cómo Vamos, durante los años 2019 y 2021. Se utilizaron exclusivamente las respuestas cualitativas sobre por qué se consideran pobres. Para analizar los datos, se implementaron categorías de análisis, identificando cuatro áreas clave: desafíos económicos, medios de supervivencia, percepciones y la realidad socioeconómica. Los resultados señalan que la autopercepción de pobreza está asociada principalmente con la insuficiencia de recursos para cubrir necesidades básicas, la falta de empleo estable y los bajos ingresos económicos. La mayoría de los hogares expresaron la carencia de vivienda propia, vivir en condiciones precarias y enfrentar dificultades para afrontar los gastos y las necesidades de vivienda. También se menciona la falta de acceso a servicios esenciales y a condiciones que permitan una vida digna.
Revista Entorno No. 76, 2023: 99-112
Evaluación del aprendizaje on-line: la experiencia de la educación superior salvadoreña. 2020-2022
Authors: Sánchez Noda Ramón , Briñis Zambrano Armando , Quintana Pérez David Alberto
Published: June 2024

La pandemia de la COVID-19 generó importantes desafíos para la educación universitaria a escala planetaria al restringir totalmente la educación presencial, hasta tal punto que la continuidad de la educación universitaria solo era posible en la medida en la que el tránsito de la modalidad de estudio presencial se orientara hacia una educación on-line. Este proceso se realizó sin una preparación previa de los profesores y estudiantes universitarios. Al menos, en El Salvador, la práctica de una educación semipresencial fue el antecedente más cercano para el proceso de aprendizaje de los estudiantes y, consecuentemente, de su evaluación en condiciones de una modalidad en línea. En estas nuevas condiciones, se hizo necesario analizar, desde la óptica de docentes y estudiantes de las universidades salvadoreñas, las experiencias, oportunidades y desafíos más relevantes en la evaluación del aprendizaje y las vías de su solución en las clases en línea durante el período 2020-2022. Para el desarrollo de esta investigación se utilizó el método mixto, a partir del cual fue imprescindible la utilización de encuestas a estudiantes y entrevistas a docentes de una población universitaria que comprometió a toda la educación superior de El Salvador.
Revista Entorno No. 76, 2023: 60-79
Movilidad estudiantil como estrategia formativa complementaria para ampliar las perspectivas profesionales e interculturales
Authors: Orantes Blanca Ruth , Alas Díaz David Abraham
Published: June 2024

Este artículo presenta los resultados de un estudio realizado con alumnos que participaron en un intercambio internacional, siendo el objetivo principal analizar las experiencias de movilidad de los estudiantes, estableciendo un perfil previo a la movilidad, los criterios que se espera impacten a su regreso, a partir de la experiencia internacional en otra institución y país, en donde existen entornos diferentes, principalmente en países más avanzados. El tipo de estudio fue exploratorio descriptivo, utilizando variables relacionadas con todo el proceso de movilidad, con preguntas cerradas y abiertas y con una muestra intencionada de 37 participantes, todos beneficiados de programas de cooperación internacional en Europa, Canadá, Estados Unidos y de la OEA. Los resultados obtenidos mostraron que los docentes son fuente de información, le siguen las redes sociales, para recibir información sobre las oportunidades de movilidad que llega a los aspirantes. En cuanto a las expectativas que tuvieron los estudiantes, fueron académicas, seguidas por perspectivas de empleo futuras y vivir una experiencia internacional. En cuanto a los mejores aprendizajes que obtuvieron, fueron autonomía, tolerancia, respeto a la igualdad de género, capacidad para la convivencia pacífica, enfoque multidisciplinario, experimentar metodologías académicas nuevas y práctica del idioma extranjero.
Revista Entorno No. 76, 2023: 80-98
Museos + Cerca: Un ejercicio de mediación cultural para los museos salvadoreños en el contexto de la COVID-19
Authors: Campos Solórzano Melissa Regina , Flores Manzano Carlos , Alas Vásquez Rafael
Published: June 2024

La mediación cultural en museos ha sido, en los últimos años, un tema de interés para las industrias culturales, especialmente en la transformación generada por el contexto de la COVID-19 y el reto de estrechar la relación entre los significados de las colecciones expuestas en los espacios museales y las comunidades a las que se deben. El objetivo principal de este estudio fue identificar las relaciones de distintos museos salvadoreños con el público habitual a dos años del cierre masivo de espacios culturales, educativos y de recreación a causa de la pandemia de la COVID-19, y se generó en el marco del proyecto de investigación y mediación cultural gracias a la concesión de fondos para Proyectos Solidarios 2022 del Comité de Examen de Subsidio Estratégico del Consejo Internacional de Museos (ICOM); la Alianza de los Comités Nacionales del ICOM Bélgica e ICOM El Salvador y la participación de la Universidad Tecnológica de El Salvador, El Salvador para impulsar la mediación cultural en los museos dentro del territorio nacional. Se trata de una investigación cualitativa, de tipo descriptiva. Se abordó la experiencia de once museos y se revisaron textos para mostrar la importancia de invertir capital museológico destinado a la reflexión y el análisis de las colecciones, así como a la preparación y capacitación de los profesionales de museos que posibilite la generación de propuestas pedagógicas de valor para las comunidades.
Revista Entorno No. 76, 2023: 49-59
Retos y beneficios de implementar la educación liberadora en El Salvador
Authors: Lobos Rivera Marlon Elías , Martínez Reyes Silvia Guadalupe , Rodríguez Vásquez Judith Marlene
Published: June 2024

La educación ha tenido una visión diferente que trasciende con el tiempo, posicionando de alguna manera la visión crítica y sistemática de la reproducción ideológica dominante. En El Salvador no ha existido un enfoque práctico de la educación liberadora. Hoy en día, se continúa impartiendo una educación bancaria y enfocada a la adquisición de contenidos y competencias orientadas para el mercado laboral. Por lo que, el propósito de este ensayo es argumentar acerca de los retos y beneficios de implementar una educación liberadora en el contexto educativo salvadoreño. Al realizar un análisis de los referentes teóricos, posturas y argumentaciones de la educación liberadora, se concluye que para que la educación liberadora se implemente, debe haber un mayor compromiso en el ámbito estatal, así como en todos los sistemas educativos, tanto públicos como privados, en todos los niveles, teniendo en consideración que la finalidad de la educación liberadora es la praxis, la reflexión y la acción dentro del contexto para hacer cambios significativos.
Revista Entorno No. 77, 2024: 42-50
Prototipo IoT para el cálculo del índice de comodidad de Terjung en El Salvador
Authors: Callejas Edwin Alberto , Amides Figueroa Juan Jose , Cuchillac Callejas Victor Miguel
Published: June 2024

Entre las tecnologías que ofrece la industria 4.0, se encuentra el internet de las cosas (IoT), que permite el desarrollo de dispositivos que ofrezcan funcionalidades de recolección de datos de características ambientales y que, a través de su seguimiento y control se ayude a disminuir los efectos del cambio climático. La importancia de monitorear la humedad y la temperatura ambiental y su incidencia en las actividades humanas tiene una gran relevancia asociada a los efectos del cambio climático en la salud, la seguridad alimentaria y el desarrollo económico de la población salvadoreña. Por tal motivo, se ha desarrollado una adaptación de la ecuación que relaciona las variables meteorológicas temperatura y humedad para calcular la sensación térmica y categorizar su valor con el índice de comodidad desarrollado por Terjung a través de los datos provenientes de un dispositivo IoT (internet de las cosas) que se conecta mediante una API previamente configurada para registrar los valores obtenidos en una infraestructura de big data para luego aplicar algoritmos de inteligencia artificial que permitan predecir y segmentar la información de la comodidad térmica en El Salvador.
Revista Entorno No. 77, 2024: 51-61
How Artificial Intelligence Affects Workforces: The Impact of Biased Recruitment and Job Displacement Risk
Authors: Mu Weijia
Published: June 2024

With the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI systems has been used in many organisations. The relationship between workforces and AI systems has been a frequently discussed topic. To demonstrate in detail, this article surfaces two most significant ways of influencing workforces by AI, explaining why the misuse of AI is inequitable and socially harmful. While knowing that the application of AI could have negative influences on employees, this article seeks to explain that further with cases, and provide suggestions for firms to use AI in a more appropriate method that will not hurts employees’ interests and cause their uncertainty.
Valuation Analysis of Medical Imaging Industry under COVID-19 in China
Authors: Guo Yingying
Published: June 2024

As a matter of fact, the shadow of the pandemic has been hanging over China for three years, dealing a severe blow to the real economy, while the surge in demand for medical devices has made the medical imaging industry both challenging and exchanging. This study uses the three-year financial data of Mindray Medical, United Imaging Medical, and Yirui Technology, three representative companies in China's medical imaging industry, to estimate the enterprise value by using the DCF model and the EVA model, and concludes that the EVA model is closer to the real value, and the predicted value is lower than the market value. According to the analysis, it is predicted that the performance of all three companies will grow and recover after the pandemic. The study analyzes the data of the special period to verify the applicability of the conclusions generated by the comparison of the two models. These results shed light on guiding further exploration of valuation analysis.
An Empirical Study of the Announcement Effect of Private Placement and Influencing Factors
Authors: Zeng Zhiyun
Published: June 2024

Due to the special characteristics of the issuance targets and pricing methods of private placement, it has become a means for listed companies to transfer benefits, which is often accompanied by the phenomenon of abnormal returns. This phenomenon is contrary to the needs of the benign development of the financing market, and often hides insider trading, transfer of benefits and other issues behind it. Therefore, this paper studies the influencing factors of the abnormal returns of private placement in the Chinese market and explore the underlying reasons. This report examines the market reaction to the announcement of private placement of listed companies through the standard event study method. The empirical results show that the average cumulative 10-day abnormal return of the company's stock in the 10-day window before the announcement date of the private placement proposal is 1.8197%, and the average abnormal return on the announcement date is 2.6%, i.e., there is a significant positive announcement effect of the private placements of Chinese listed companies. The multiple regression model analysis reveals that book-to-market ratio, price-to-book ratio, and controlling shareholders have a significant effect on the cumulative abnormal return.
Study on China's National Image in International and Chinese Media: An Ecological Discourse Analysis Approach
Authors: Gu He
Published: June 2024

Based on the eco-philosophical concept of "pluralism, harmony, interaction and symbiosis" and the theoretical foundation of systemic functional linguistics, this paper conducts a comparative analysis of the ecological image of China and the characteristics of the process of objectification constructed in the news discourse of both Chinese and foreign media under the framework of the analysis of the process of ecologicalization and objectification of China's image. The study finds that both Chinese and foreign media use ecological and material resources to characterize beneficial, neutral and destructive images of China; both Chinese and foreign media focus on the neutral image of China, with a different emphasis on the beneficial and destructive images; on the whole, the proportion of beneficial images constructed by Chinese and British media is higher than that of American media, while the proportion of destructive images constructed by American media is higher than that of Chinese and British media.
Research on Domestic and Foreign Experiences of Green Finance Promoting Rural Revitalization
Authors: Chen Lei , Guo Ruixiao , Wong Szeyin
Published: June 2024

At the United Nations General Assembly in 2020, The objectives of "carbon peak" and "carbon neutrality" were developed by China, guiding the way of green economic development in China. In the rural revitalization strategy, green development is also a very important content, therefore, the growth of green finance is crucial for the regeneration of rural areas. This paper undertakes a comprehensive analysis of the existing literature pertaining to the research on the growth of rural green finance, both domestically and internationally, in light of the current circumstances, analyzes the current research status in this field, summarizes the major conclusions of the research literature, and puts forward the problems to be solved to provide reference for further research. The findings demonstrate that the growth of green financing helps to foster rural rehabilitation, however there are still certain gaps in this development, which needs to be continued to develop in the future to get out of the predicament.
Business Analysis of PepsiCo and Coca-Cola Companies
Authors: Bai Zihao
Published: June 2024

This essay will analyze the business models of PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, their operations and marketing, and whether their models are suitable for other companies to learn from or quote, this essay will analyze the above information to see what the strengths and weaknesses of these two companies, and what are the special features of these two companies in these areas, and then if there are any problems with the two companies, how to solve these problems, this essay will provide some methods to do so, and then will compare the business models, marketing, pricing strategies, advertising strategies, and how these two companies became the oligopoly of cola drinks. If these two companies have problems, how to solve them, this essay will provide some methods for reference, and then this essay will compare and contrast the business model, marketing, pricing strategy, and advertising strategy of these two companies, and how these two companies became the oligopoly of cola drinks, and finally this essay will summarize the results of this analysis and the significance of the research.
Anatomical Studies of Renaissance Art: A Case Study of DÜRer’S Artworks
Authors: Wu Yi
Published: June 2024

This essay examines to what extent was Albrecht Dürer’s nude figures influenced by Venetia artists’ philosophy on human anatomy. During Albrecht Dürer’s lifetime, he traveled twice to Venice to obtain more knowledge and development on human anatomy. This study will be led out from 3 different aspects: the comparison of Albrecht Dürer’s early “before his first/second travel to Venice“ works and his later works- the comparison between the engraved and painted versions of Dürer’s Adam and Eve, how did Dürer embed the Venetian way of portraying nude bodies into his art – how was Dürer’s relationship with Giovanni Bellini affect his way of painting and constructing his painting of human figures, and to what extent did Leonardo da Vinci influence Albrecht Dürer due to Leonardo’s high reputation in Venice as Leonardo was highly influential in Venice for his anatomical studies and his technical design were highly appreciated by the artists and artisans in Venice.
Relations Of Art and Mathematics in The Renaissance: The Application of Mathematics in Works of Leonardo Da Vinci
Authors: Lei Jiabao
Published: June 2024

There is a close relationship between art and science in the Renaissance. Especially the relationship between art and mathematics. The relationship between mathematics and art has been discussed many times in the past, but there is barely a summary of the application of various mathematical methods in works of art. This paper will focus on Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, Vitruvian Man, and Last Supper to discuss the usage of the golden spiral, golden ratio, linear perspective, aerial perspective, and geometric figures in works in the Renaissance. Through the connection between these works and mathematical methods, this paper finds that mathematics is widely embodied in Renaissance artworks, and Renaissance artists can apply mathematics to their works to present a more perfect composition and the ratio of figures. The presentation of the deep meaning of artworks can also be presented to the viewer through mathematical language. Moreover, this method of applying mathematics in works of art is also widely used by artists of modern art, among which abstractionism and cubism use mathematical methods the most. In view of this result, the author believes that mathematics and art have always influenced each other in the past history, whether in form or in thoughts.
The Rise and Fall of the Western Han Dynasty Imperial Power from the Perspective of Mausoleum Regulations
Authors: Wang Yuting
Published: June 2024

This paper uses the cultural factor analysis method in the archaeological research method to explore the rise and fall of the imperial power of the Western Han Dynasty by taking the remains in the regulation of the mausoleum of the Western Han Dynasty as the analysis and research object. By combing the evolution of the imperial mausoleum system in the Western Han Dynasty, this paper aims to analyze the influence of the imperial power system on the regulation of the imperial mausoleum. At present, the academic circles generally believe that the mausoleum system in the early Western Han Dynasty was ‘Han Cheng Qin system’, and gradually improved and developed independently in the middle and late stages, but there is still a debate on whether there is ‘Zhao Mu’. The current archaeological data and research show that the imperial power has become an important factor restricting the layout of the Western Han Dynasty mausoleum under the influence of different political ideas, and it involves the destruction of the Han ancestral temple. This paper argues that the Han Dynasty laid the foundation for the development of the imperial mausoleum system in later generations.