bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Problems an Improvement Direction of High School Music Appreciation and Criticism Textbook
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, kang sun ha
Published: September 2023

Objectives This study examines the problems in the contents of high school textbook Music Appreciation and
Criticism, and proposes improvement directions accordingly.
Methods For this purpose, the 2015 revised textbook Music Appreciation and Criticism's unit composition, organization,
and Gugak contents were analyzed.
Results The problems of high school music appreciation and criticism education are, first, that Gugak is not universally
covered in music. Second, the majority of music pieces overlapped with general Music textbooks, and
third, the fact that the description of Gugak was remarkably lacking compared to Western music history, and
fourth, there was no concept and critical awareness of Gugak criticism. Since music appreciation and criticism education
is a special subject for students majored in music, it should have more advanced content than general
Music textbooks, but there was room to instill musical prejudice.
Conclusions The improvement direction for these problems is, first, to understand Korean traditional music
universally. Second, a critical mind about the criticism of Gugak will be preceded. Third, future-oriented education
with the context of the times was to be pursued. Fourth, appreciation music was to be presented in a more diverse
way and learning contents were to be converged. When these suggestions for improvement are fully considered
and improved, the appreciation and criticism of Gugak can also develop in a creative direction.
Analysis of digital space innovation cases for future early childhood education
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Suh Hee-Jeon , Kim Dong-Sim , Park Ju-Yeon , Park Nam Su , Park Chang-Hyun
Published: September 2023

Objectives This study aims to present the direction of spatial innovation by confirming the characteristics of digital
space and analyzing actual cases in order to prepare for future education in early childhood education.
Methods To this end, a framework for the analysis of digital spatial innovation in early childhood education was
derived and the best practice cases of early childhood education institutions were analyzed. The digital space innovation
analysis framework developed through previous research consists of five elements: connectivity, creativity,
autonomy, safety, and aesthetics. One national kindergarten, three private kindergartens, and one private
daycare center were selected based on the recommendation of experts, and interviews were conducted with directors
and teachers to investigate the development and operation status of digital spaces. In addition, observations
and photographic data through institutional visits and digital education and space innovation data provided
by institutions were collected and analyzed.
Results The composition and characteristics of the digital space for young children were derived according to the
educational purpose and vision of each institution for early childhood education. The characteristics of the five
cases are as follows: construction of a smart daycare center centered on ecological play, space construction for
Nuri courses using AI-based technology, convergence space between classrooms and digital media by integrating
light and digital, digital environments to improve children's creativity and self-directedness, and flexible connection
environment of AI play⋅smart play⋅online play. Moreover the characteristics of digital space were described
based on connectivity, creativity, autonomy, safety, and aesthetics.
Conclusions Based on the results of the case analysis, three directions were deduced for establishing a digital
space: ‘extending beyond the boundaries’, ‘going digital together in play’, and ‘enhancing children's sensibility and
sociality’. The importance of teacher participation in the process of digital space design, quality verification of safe
and excellent digital devices and contents for young children, digital competency development of early childhood
teachers, and education community building with a focus on young children were suggested.
The Longitudinal Mediating Relationship between Attention Problems, Grits, and Academic Performance of Middle School Students
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Kim Jincheol
Published: September 2023

Objectives The purpose of this study is to investigate changes in middle school student’ attention problems, grits,
and academic helplessness for three years, and to explore their influence in the longitudinal change process.
Methods Among the data from the KCYPS, longitudinal data from 2018 to 2020 were used. Data from a total of
2,324 (1,247 male students, 54%; 1,077 female students, 46%) were analyzed.
Results First, attention problems and grits were on the decline over time, but academic helplessness increased.
In addition, there were individual differences in the initial value in all of the attention problem, grit, and academic
helplessness, and the covariance between the initial value and the rate of change was a negative relationship.
Second, the initial value of the attention problem negatively affects the initial value of the grit, but it has a positive
effect on the rate of change and the rate of attention problem has a negative effect on the rate of change of the
grit. The initial value of the attention problem had a positive effect on the initial value and rate of change in academic
helplessness. The initial value of grit had a negative effect on the initial value and the rate of change in academic
helplessness, and the rate of change in grit also had a negative effect on the rate of change in academic
helplessness. Third, grit showed a partial mediating effect in the relationship between attention problem and academic
helplessness.
Conclusions This study discussed the attention problem, grit, changes in academic helplessness, and the positive
role of grit in middle school students.
Design and Implementation of a Career Education for High School Students as a University-High School Linkage Education
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Lee Sooyeon , Bang Dami , Lee Sangmin
Published: September 2023

Objectives In this study, career education in the form of visiting as a university-high school linkage education was designed and implemented for high school students to derive implications for effective career education.
Methods To this end, career education program based on the career competencies was designed and implemented for 213 high school students in Seoul. The satisfaction survey and the career maturity inventory (Savickas, & Porfeli, 2011) were conducted to analyze their satisfaction based on their desired career and career maturity levels.
Results The module for career education consisting of self-understanding(lecture) - career change in the future society(lecture)-career planing(activity) was designed. As a results of its implementation, students who wished to pursue a career in humanities and social sciences showed high satisfaction level with the lecture of self-understanding, while those who wished to pursue careers in science and engineering showed high satisfaction level with the lecture of career change in the future society. Students in the higher career maturity group showed the higher satisfaction in the categories of concern, curiosity, and consultation. However, in the category of confidence, students in the lower career maturity group showed higher satisfaction level.
Conclusions Based on the results, the implications for the design and implementation of career education for high school students were discussed. These included diversifying career education content elements for different desired career and reinforcing career education for students who show a low level of confidence in the career maturity category.
GROUNDED THEORY ABOUT THE USE OF LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) TO DISTANCE EDUCATION MANAGEMENT
Authors: Oliveira Paulo Cristiano de , Nakayama Marina Keiko
Published: September 2023

Purpose: develop a substantive theory of factors influencing the use of Learning Management System in the management of Distance Education.
Method / approach: the Grounded Theory guided the methodological procedures in the light of Strauss and Corbin (2008), and ATLAS.ti Software was used for data analysis.
Mains findings: six factors were integrated around the central category, allowing the elaboration of the theory fundamental hypothesis and the establishment of causal and intervening conditions. The relational model, which consists of eight propositions, allowed the emergence of four consequences. The central category analysis revealed four sub processes, which involve its mechanisms of action/interaction. In addition, it was possible to identify external and internal contextual conditions that influence the mediation strategies in a sequence of four movements in three phases along time.
Methodological / social / managerial contributions: the research responds to the general theories about the use of LMS from the perspective of managers. Also, can represent an advance in the sense of contributing with a systemic view of the LMS as an administrative-educational mediator element, recognizing components, dynamics, and movement. The study can assist in the development of technological and management solutions based on business Intelligence systems (BI), big data, and learning analytics systems aligned to the LMS to improve distance education management.
Originality / relevance: the results will add up to this area research, showing implications of digital technologies use at distance education management process.
ESTRATÉGIAS DE EMPLOYER BRANDING COMO IMPULSIONADOR DA CULTURA ORGANIZACIONAL
Authors: Souza Ana Paula de , Sena Jéssica Silva , Dalmau Marcos Baptista Lopes
Published: September 2023

Objetivo: O presente trabalho tem como objetivo estudar formas de consolidar a cultura organizacional da empresa Alfa a partir de estratégias de Employer Branding.
Método/Abordagem: Para as análises entre as percepções dos gestores e funcionários utilizou-se de entrevista e questionários, correlacionando as respostas para entender como a cultura é transmitida entre os membros da organização.
Principais Resultados: Percebeu-se um maior engajamento dos funcionários da organização, bem como a necessidade de se repensar as estratégias de atração de novos talentos que possam agregar valor para o crescimento da organização e, consequentemente, aumentar a retenção do seu quadro de funcionários.
Contribuições teóricas/práticas/sociais: Visto que a empresa tem um alto índice de rotatividade, os resultados demonstraram a necessidade de sensibilização perante alguns elementos da cultura, não sendo repassado explicitamente os conceitos e ideias para um novo colaborador no início da sua jornada, pois são diretrizes que fazem parte das decisões tomadas pela empresa.
Originalidade/Relevância: A utilização das práticas inerentes ao Employer Branding está aumentando no país. Contudo, em termos de pesquisas, verifica-se uma concentração maior de estudos alinhados à área do Marketing. Nesse sentido, considerando que o tema em tela possui plena aderência às práticas de Gestão de Pessoas, entende-se que este trabalho contribui com a originalidade e relevância necessária para os gestores e acadêmicos que trabalham com os assuntos abordados.
EFEITOS MACROECONÔMICOS NA RELAÇÃO ENTRE AS CARACTERÍSTICAS DO CONSELHO DE ADMINISTRAÇÃO E O DESEMPENHO ESG
Authors: Gomes Rocha Ferreira Lucas Benedito , Câmara Viana Luiz Fernando , Ames Alice Carolina , Castro de Carvalho Luciano
Published: September 2023

Objetivo: Analisar os efeitos macroeconômicos na relação entre as características do Conselho de Administração e o desempenho Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG).
Método/abordagem: Realizou-se pesquisa descritiva, documental com abordagem quantitativa por meio da Regressão Hierárquica. A amostra da pesquisa corresponde às empresas listadas e localizadas nos países emergentes das Américas, entre 2018 e 2021. Os dados secundários referentes às empresas foram extraídos da Refinitiv Eikon®, enquanto os macroeconômicos do The World Bank.
Principais Resultados: O Tamanho do Conselho e a Governança Corporativa estão relacionados positivamente com o ESG, indicando que essas variáveis ajudam as empresas a alinharem o comportamento, conforme a pressão dos stakeholders, em direção ao fortalecimento de práticas ESG. Ao considerar os efeitos macroeconômicos, além da inflação impactar de forma positiva no ESG, foi possível evidenciar a moderação dessa variável na relação entre Tamanho do Conselho e Governança Corporativa.
Contribuições teóricas/práticas/sociais: Este artigo contribui ao analisar o contexto macro de relações comerciais e econômicas de países que representam mercados emergentes, e ao trazer novos insights de como as variações da macroeconomia podem ser determinantes para a relação entre características do Conselho de Administração e o desempenho ESG.
Originalidade/relevância: Em países de menor inflação, um conselho maior é benéfico ao ESG. Por outro lado, em países com maior inflação, um conselho grande é prejudicial ao ESG. Ademais, as empresas com um alto indicador de Governança Corporativa possuem um maior ESG, sendo que, em média, um menor nível de inflação potencializa esse benefício.
How European journalists cover marine issues
Authors: Pinto Bruno , Matias Ana
Published: September 2023

Keeping citizens informed about the sea is important because it can motivate collective actions to address threats to coastal and marine sustainability. In this article, we wondered how European science and environmental journalists cover marine issues in the print media. We conducted 26 interviews with press journalists in 13 European countries and asked about topics, triggers, and sources to write marine-related news. We found that climate change, marine pollution, and biodiversity are the most important issues and that good working relationships with both scientists and NGOs are key for this media coverage.
Estudio de percepción de la divulgación científica, actores y medios digitales relacionados con tres redes de divulgación científica ecuatorianas durante la pandemia de COVID-19
Authors: Cabrera-Espín Sofía , Vallejo-Imbaquingo Roberto , Segovia-Salcedo M. Claudia
Published: September 2023

El artículo expone los resultados de un estudio exploratorio realizado a partir de la aplicación de un cuestionario en línea a usuarios de Twitter cercanos a tres redes de divulgación científica activas durante la pandemia en Ecuador (Kuna Ecuador, Red Ecuatoriana de Mujeres Científicas y Red DivulgaCiencia), con el objetivo de proponer estrategias puntuales para el uso de la plataforma digital, para la difusión de ciencia y la persuasión de la opinión pública partiendo por el conocimiento de la percepción en relación con: conceptos utilizados para referirse a la interacción comunicativa entre la comunidad científica y la sociedad.
Introduction to Symposium on the Proposal to Create an International Anti-Corruption Court
Authors: Rose Cecily
Published: September 2023

Introduction to Symposium on the Proposal to Create an International Anti-Corruption Court
Testing symmetry on quantum computers
Authors: LaBorde Margarite L. , Rethinasamy Soorya , Wilde Mark M.
Published: September 2023

Symmetry is a unifying concept in physics. In quantum information and beyond, it is known that quantum states possessing symmetry are not useful for certain information-processing tasks. For example, states that commute with a Hamiltonian realizing a time evolution are not useful for timekeeping during that evolution, and bipartite states that are highly extendible are not strongly entangled and thus not useful for basic tasks like teleportation. Motivated by this perspective, this paper details several quantum algorithms that test the symmetry of quantum states and channels. For the case of testing Bose symmetry of a state, we show that there is a simple and efficient quantum algorithm, while the tests for other kinds of symmetry rely on the aid of a quantum prover. We prove that the acceptance probability of each algorithm is equal to the maximum symmetric fidelity of the state being tested, thus giving a firm operational meaning to these latter resource quantifiers. Special cases of the algorithms test for incoherence or separability of quantum states. We evaluate the performance of these algorithms on choice examples by using the variational approach to quantum algorithms, replacing the quantum prover with a parameterized circuit. We demonstrate this approach for numerous examples using the IBM quantum noiseless and noisy simulators, and we observe that the algorithms perform well in the noiseless case and exhibit noise resilience in the noisy case. We also show that the maximum symmetric fidelities can be calculated by semi-definite programs, which is useful for benchmarking the performance of these algorithms for sufficiently small examples. Finally, we establish various generalizations of the resource theory of asymmetry, with the upshot being that the acceptance probabilities of the algorithms are resource monotones and thus well motivated from the resource-theoretic perspective.
TODOS TÊM DIREITO A UM LAR: UM RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA
Authors: Lindemann Adrian , Gado Marcolin Matheus , Kieling Vasconcelos Nicolas , Kovalski da Cruz Rafael , Chagas Filho Ronaldo , Dos Santos Marcelo Leandro
Published: September 2023

A violência psicológica contra o idoso, causadora de patologias severas, identifica-se fortemente, no Brasil, a práticas como o abandono. Com o intuito de repressão e combate à violência, seguindo os mandamentos constitucionais de 1988, bem como os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Resolução 07/18 - CNE, e sabendo da falta de abrigos para idosos legitimamente estatais e gratuitos, planejou-se, como atividade extensionista, sugestões de projetos de lei, enviadas ao Legislativo Municipal e Estadual. Tais sugestões, além de apresentar o problema, delinearam aos parlamentares a necessidade de cuidado para com o tema em voga. Para impulsionar, os CRAS da região foram contatados e, por meio de reuniões, foram cientificados da concepção alcançada por meio das sugestões enviadas. A expectativa é colocar o tema em pauta, provocando discussão e debate entre os agentes capazes de tal, para que, em um futuro não tão distante, tenhamos mais direitos constitucionais dos idosos concretizados.
OS AVANÇOS E AS DEFICIÊNCIAS DO SISTEMA JUDICIÁRIO NO USO DA TECNOLOGIA NOS PROCESSOS JUDICIAIS ELETRÔNICOS
Authors: Costa Machado Fernanda Samantha , Pereira Silva Alyne Kelly , Da Rocha Borges Francisnete Lima , Frota Eduardo Carvalho , Machado de Carvalho Ana Flávia , Paranhos Amorim Diane Nogueira , Melo Suely Moura
Published: September 2023

A pesquisa teve como objetivo identificar os impactos do uso da tecnologia no sistema judiciário brasileiro, com as limitações e inovações da funcionalidade do processo judicial eletrônico. O artigo envolveu várias pesquisas bibliográficas no campo do direito e da tecnologia, buscando as principais mudanças, comparando-as com a antiga realidade do processo judicial e com o atual processo judicial eletrônico, bem como quais perspectivas elas se revelam favoráveis ou não aos jurisdicionados. Conclui-se, que a manuseio das novas tecnologias contribui para fornecer a população e os operadores do direito maior acesso à justiça, apesar da existência de dificuldades que precisam ser superadas.
A TEORIA DA CAUSA MADURA E O AGRAVO DE INSTRUMENTO: ENTRE A CELERIDADE E O DEVIDO PROCESSO LEGAL
Authors: Teodoro Matheus
Published: September 2023

Como é notório, o processo civil brasileiro foi objeto de transformações estruturais, engradas pela promulgação da Lei 13.105/2015, de modo que buscou-se acentuar o caráter instrumental do processo, possibilitando um maior amoldamento das formalidades processuais à realizada fática constante da lide apresentada à judicatura. Neste arcabouço deu-se maior importância à princípios esculpidos na Constituição Federal, como a razoável duração do processo, a celeridade, o contraditório, dentre diversos outros, todos conglobados sob o mando do macro princípio do devido processo legal. Neste aspecto exsurge interessante questionamento sobre a relação da Teoria da Causa Madura e os diversos recursos disponíveis em nosso ordenamento, cabendo especial atenção ao agravo de instrumento. Portanto, a problemática que se apresenta repousa na existência ou não da possibilidade de julgamento da causa madura em sede de agravo de instrumento, bem como se é medida profícua ao Direito e ao Jurisdicionado, considerando os princípios que orientam o processo. Assim sendo, o presente estudo tem como objetivo analisar os efeitos gerados, se adotada a possibilidade de julgar-se o mérito da causa em agravo de instrumento, mormente em face da relação entre a celeridade processual e o contraditório, consentâneo ao devido processo legal.
RECONHECENDO A GESTÃO DOS RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS DE UMA ATIVIDADE MINERADORA: UM ESTUDO DAS OPERAÇÕES DA VALE EM CORUMBÁ/MS
Authors: Cavalcante Ana Cecília Vitório , Santo Anderson Luís Do Espírito
Published: September 2023

Os múltiplos acidentes ambientais que têm atingido a humanidade vêm, em certa medida, promovendo a conscientização da sociedade sobre os impactos ambientais decorrentes dos processos produtivos, principalmente das atividades que exploram os recursos minerais. Em decorrência disso, uma série de leis e de medidas protetivas vem sendo criadas visando encontrar um meio que articule a preservação ambiental e o crescimento econômico. Assim, este trabalho busca compreender, através de levantamento bibliográfico, documental e entrevistas, como ocorre a gestão dos resíduos sólidos gerados pela atividade da exploração mineral da Vale em Corumbá (Mato Grosso do Sul), evidenciando os impactos socioambientais causados pela atividade mineradora. Os resultados demonstram que, desde o acidente em Brumadinho (Minas Gerais), a mineradora tem desenvolvido e implantado vários projetos que visam dirimir o impacto socioambiental de suas atividades. Muitos desses programas advêm do cumprimento de normas reguladoras, da legislação ambiental e da Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos.
JUSTIÇA FISCAL: O PAPEL DO IMPOSTO DE RENDA DAS PESSOAS FÍSICAS NA CONSTRUÇÃO DE UMA SOCIEDADE MAIS JUSTA
Authors: Kuntz Tatiele Gisch , Zarth Marieli Luisa
Published: September 2023

A Constituição Federal é clara ao estipular, nos incisos de seu artigo 3º, os objetivos fundamentais da República, dentre os quais, para fim deste trabalho, destaca-se a construção de uma sociedade mais justa e a redução das desigualdades sociais e regionais. Nesse contexto, o objetivo geral do estudo consiste em analisar o Imposto de Renda Pessoa Física (IRPF) como um instrumento de Justiça Social por intermédio da Fiscal na concretização dos objetivos fundamentais da República. Desta forma, busca-se responder ao seguinte questionamento: O imposto de renda pessoa física, da forma como vem sendo cobrado no Brasil, pode ser visto como um instrumento de Justiça Social, por intermédio da Fiscal, na concretização dos objetivos fundamentais da República? O problema será respondido por meio de um estudo de cunho qualitativo com método de abordagem dedutivo. Para tanto, trabalhou-se com a hipótese de que a falta de ajuste nas bases de cálculo do IRPF e a estagnação das alíquotas não possibilitam que o citado imposto seja visto como um instrumento de Justiça Social por intermédio da Fiscal, uma vez que não respeita os princípios da capacidade contributiva e da progressividade, não contribuindo, desta forma, para a concretização dos objetivos do Estado.
Visão de estudantes de medicina sobre os resultados da pandemia de Covid-19 no currículo paralelo
Authors: Xavier e Silva Mariana , Floriani Isabela Dombeck , Pedro Guilherme Silva , Andrade Diancarlos Pereira de , Coelho Izabel Cristina Meister Martins
Published: September 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted medical education, especially the parallel curriculum, which encompasses several extracurricular activities, such as academic leagues, internships, extension projects, undergraduate research projects, teaching assistance, and elective courses. This study aims at analyzing the result of the Covid-19 pandemic on the parallel curriculum from the perspective of medical students. This is an exploratory-descriptive, cross-sectional study, using an online questionnaire via Google Forms® with Likert-type scale questions. The sample consisted of 340 Medicine students, from the 4th to the 12th terms, from Curitiba, Paraná. The online modality facilitated the submission of scientific papers, as well as the accessibility to medical events, which had the highest adherence among the evaluated activities. Participation in scientific research stands out, especially for students in the basic/ clinical cycle. Therefore, most participants agree that there are adaptations to be maintained in the post-pandemic period.
Desde la biblioteca 62. Medellín en sus narrativas y rituales en torno a la muerte
Authors: Mesa Gilmer , Ángel Memo , Muñoz Emperatriz , Ortiz Víctor , Morales Luis Fernando
Published: September 2023

La presente edición de Desde la biblioteca 62. Medellín en sus narrativas y rituales en torno a la muerte intenta contar esta ciudad desde elementos antropológicos, culturales, históricos, sociales y literarios en torno a la muerte como un aporte a la construcción de sociedad que está en constante evolución. Son relatos que hacen un recorrido por los cementerios de la ciudad y por la concepción misma de la muerte para comprender nuestro pasado y el camino de luces y sombras de una Medellín que ha sido narrada desde la óptica de quienes la han trasegado y de quienes la han gobernado, pero no de quienes son exponentes de las realidades que la configuran. Entender nuestra ciudad es lograr acercarse a la tradición agrícola y campesina que la precede, a la llegada de influencias profundamente europeas, a la impronta comerciante de judíos y árabes, a la literatura costumbrista de Tomás Carrasquilla, pero también a una clase política de alcance nacional que ha liderado importantes proyectos económicos, al empeño de conectarse con el resto del país y de crear caminos que acercaran el desarrollo y la bonanza; eso, justamente, es lo que podemos entender como una aproximación para conectarnos con Medellín
Georgics by Virgil, translated by A.F. Voeikov: History of Creation and Oblivion
Authors:   Institute of Russian Literature (Pushkin House) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Balakin Aleksey Yu.
Published: September 2023

The article reconstructs three stages of A.F. Voeikov’s translation of Georgics by Virgil, undertaken by him “in competition” with the translations of the ancient epic poetry of A.F. Merzlyakov and N.I. Gnedich. Initially (around 1813), Voeikov translated the Latin poet in iambic 6-foot with cross-rhyming, largely focusing on the French translation of Jacques Delisle (1769), which was considered “exemplary.” But under the influence of S.S. Uvarov’s “polemics about hexameters,” Voeikov joined the winning point of view — about the priority of the transmission of the ancient epic by Russian dactylic hexameter, and reworked his translation, counting on success and imperial favor, similar to those that Gnedich’s Iliad won. But despite the intermediary efforts of V.A. Zhukovsky, Voeikov did not receive any royal favor. At the end of the 1810s for the third time he radically changes the strategy of his translation of Georgics, striving for equilinearity and refusing to look back at Delisle’s experience. This last edition is published from the archival manuscript in the Appendix to this work for the first time.
Aluminum dynamics in nitrogen saturated Andisols in Tokyo
Authors: Baba Mitsuhisa , Okazaki Masanori , Itoh Yuko , Matsuda Kazuhide , Tachiyanagi Fuka , Toyoda Koki
Published: September 2023

Although atmospheric nitrogen deposition due to throughfall has
decreased in Tokyo metropolitan, the forested catchment which composed
with Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica), Japanese cypress
(Chamaecyparis obtusa), and oak (Quercus serrata) was
still nitrogen saturated. We aimed to elucidate effects of decrease in
nitrogen deposition on aluminum (Al) dynamics in a forested Andisols.
Throughfall and soil percolated water samples were taken under Japanese
cedar stand and Japanese cypress stand in Hachioji, Tokyo (Field Museum
Tamakyuryo). Major inorganic ions were determined by ion chromatography.
Total Al concentrations were measured by atomic absorption spectrometry
after concentrating under acidic condition. Aluminum concentrations were
significantly correlated with nitrate
(NO) concentration in both Japanese
cedar stand and Japanese cypress stand. In case of Japanese cedar stand,
Al concentrations tended to decrease with time. Acid load associated
with N transformation ([H]load), which was chosen
as the sole factor for Al mobilization in Japanese cedar stand, has also
decreased. Decrease in nitrogen deposition affected Al dynamics via
decrease in [H]load. It was suggested that the
calcium (Ca) content in needles may promote recovery from soil
acidification in Japanese cedar stand.
Compact absorptive microstrip bandpass filter with adjustable bandwidth and phase
Authors: Li Lei , Shen Zhongxiang , Wu Wen
Published: September 2023

In this letter, a compact absorptive bandpass filter (ABPF) with
adjustable bandwidth and phase, low group delay (GD), high absorptive
ratio, and low insertion loss (IL) characteristics is proposed. The
presented ABPF consists of a bandpass section that is made of a
quarterwavelength coupled-line and four stubs that are basically a
lumped resistor in series with a short-circuited quarter-wavelength
transmission line. The stubs not only have the function of absorption,
but also have the advantage of adjustable bandwidth and phase. To verify
the design concept and analysis formulas, an ABPF operating at 2.4 GHz
is fabricated and measured, whose simulated and measured results are in
good agreement.
A common mechanism processes auditory and visual motion
Authors: Alais David , Fernández-Folgueiras Uxía , Leung Johahn
Published: September 2023

We report behavioural findings implying common motion processing for
auditory and visual motion. We presented brief translational motion
stimuli drifting leftwards or rightwards in the visual or auditory
modality at various speeds. Observers made a speed discrimination on
each trial, comparing current speed against mean speed (i.e., method of
single stimuli). Data were compiled into psychometric functions and
means and slopes compared. Slopes between auditory and visual motion
were identical, consistent with a common noise source, although mean
speed for audition was veridical while visual speeds were significantly
underestimated. An inter-trial analysis revealed clear motion priming in
both audition and vision (i.e., faster perceived speed after a fast
preceding speed, and vice versa – a positive serial dependence).
Plotting priming as a function of preceding speed revealed the same
slope for each modality. We also tested whether motion priming was
modality specific. Whether vision preceded audition, or audition
preceded vision, a positive serial bias (i.e., priming) was always
observed. We conclude a common process underlies auditory and visual
motion, and that this explains the closely matched data in vision and
audition, as well as the crossmodal data showing equivalent motion
priming regardless of the preceding trial’s modality.
Method to Reduce Errors in High-Speed Simulation for Automatic Train Operation
Authors: Kim Jungtai
Published: September 2023

The use of simulators is essential for developing control algorithms for
prototype trains. Simulators allow for sufficient testing of algorithms
before testing on real trains, saving time and money. Recently,
researchers have been trying to apply algorithms that require many
iterations, such as reinforcement learning, to automatic train
operation. For such a large number of iterations, it is important to
have a simulator with fast execution time so that more trials can be
performed. However, when high-speed simulation is implemented, errors
that do not occur in real-time simulation occur, especially the
positioning error, and this paper describes the cause of such errors and
describes the configuration and interface method of the simulator to
reduce the error. The suitability of the proposed algorithm is verified
by comparing simulation results with actual train tests and existing
simulators.
Recent advances in enantioselective reactions of terminal unactivated alkenes
Authors: Guo Qihang , Shen Xuzhong , Lu Zhan
Published: September 2023

α-Olefins as aliphatic terminal alkenes could be obtained easily from
numerous contemporary synthetic reactions as well as petrochemical
industry, and also found in natural products. Compared to the alkenes
attaching the directing groups or activating group, the catalytic
asymmetric reaction of unactivated terminal alkenes presents great
challenges due to the weak electron effect and small steric hindrance
effect. This review mainly summerizes the latest progress of the
asymmetric reaction of unactivated terminal olefins since 2016.
Proteomics Techniques in Focus: From Basics to Advanced Applications
Authors: din Ghayyas , Hasham Kinza , Hu Yihong
Published: September 2023

Proteomics is a collective approach using other “omics” technologies
for analyzing and identifying the function and structure of proteins
with greater precision. Along with the revolution in technologies and
increase in statistical computing models, proteomics has been cognate
promptly over the last ten years and enlightened on resolving complex
diseases. Identification of various protein biomarkers, expression
patterns of proteins in diseases, and the mechanism of pathogenicity,
there is a demand for Proteomics-based technologies. This article
profound impact on proteomics across diverse scientific domains,
including disease biomarker discovery, drug development, structural
biology, and functional genomics, complex biological systems, and
underscores the significance of various techniques, including mass
spectrometry, protein microarrays, SILAC, and iTRAQ. This review aims to
illustrate several technologies of proteomics with their principle, the
latest advancements, and their role in research.
Heat transfer and thermodynamic analysis of synthesis gas production processes in chemical reactors with integrated heat exchangers by steam reforming
Authors: Brown Christopher , Chen Junjie
Published: September 2023

Heat transfer and thermodynamic analysis are performed using
computational fluid dynamics and chemical kinetics to investigate the
synthesis gas production processes in chemical reactors with integrated
heat exchangers by steam reforming. The change of thermal energy in the
reactor is fully described in order to analyze the influences of fluid
velocity, solid thermal properties, and flow arrangement on the thermal
behavior of the reactor. The evolution of energy is discussed in terms
of reaction heat flux, and thermodynamic analysis of the oxidation and
reforming processes is performed in terms of enthalpy changes. The
results indicate that while the net sensible enthalpy change is always
positive in the reactor, the net enthalpy change for the endothermic and
exothermic reactions is positive and negative, respectively. The wall
thermal conductivity plays a significant role in determining the
efficiency and operation of the autothermal system. The parallel flow
design is advantageous for purposes of avoiding localized hot spots and
enhancing heat transfer. The change in enthalpy is vital to the
endothermic and exothermic reactions. The thermal behavior of the
reactor system depends upon the thermal properties of the walls. The
change in flow arrangement significantly affects the reaction heat flux
in the reactor. The endothermic reforming reaction can proceed
efficiently and rapidly if the wall thermal conductivity is high. The
reaction heat flux for the endothermic and exothermic processes is
negative and positive, respectively. The wall heat conduction effect
accompanying temperature changes is of great importance to the
autothermal design and self-sustaining operation of the reactor.

Keywords: Hydrogen; Steam; Carbon; Methanol; Air; Copper
LACTATION TETANY IN A PONY AND ITS THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT
Authors: Arumugam kishorekumar , P pothiappan , C.S Arunaman
Published: September 2023

A two-year-old recently foaled pony was presented to the Large Animal
Medicine Unit of Madras Veterinary Teaching Hospital with a history of
reduced appetite and inability to walk. Physical examination revealed
mild muscle tremors, stiffness of hindlimbs, ataxia, dry muzzle, and
elevated temperature. Laboratory investigation revealed phosphorus,
potassium, and decreased Calcium. Based on the history, clinical signs
and laboratory findings, the case was diagnosed as hypocalcaemia. With
400 ml of Inj. 25% Calcium Borogluconate I/V and supportive therapies,
the animal responded positively to treatment and showed good recovery.
Keywords: Lactation tetany, Calcium Boro-gluconate
CMMSE:Estimates of approximation numbers, nuclearity of the resolvent of a third order singular differential operator and the completeness of its root vectors
Authors: Muratbekov Madi , Muratbekov Mussakan
Published: September 2023

In this paper, we consider a third order singular differential operator
L w + μ w = - w ′′′ + q ( x ) w + μ w in space L 2 ( R ) originally
defined on the set C 0 ∞ ( R ) , where C 0 ∞ ( R ) is the set of
infinitely differentiable compactly supported functions, μ≥0.
Regarding the coefficient q ( x ) , we assume that it is a continuous
function in R ( - ∞ , ∞ ) and can be a growing function at infinity. The
operator L allows closure in the space L 2 ( R ) and the closure
also be denoted by L. In the paper, under certain restrictions on
q ( x ) , in addition to the above condition, the existence of the
resolvent of the operator L and the existence of the estimate ‖ -
w ′′′ ‖ L 2 ( R ) + ‖ q ( x ) w ‖ L 2 ( R ) ≤ c ( ‖ L w ‖ L 2 ( R ) + ‖
w ‖ L 2 ( R ) ) (0.1) have been proved, where c>0 is
a constant. Example. Let q ( x ) = e 100 | x
| , then the estimate (0.1) holds. The compactness of the
resolvent is proved and two-sided estimates for singular numbers (
s-numbers) are obtained. Here we note that the estimates of
singular numbers ( s-numbers) show the rate of approximation of
the resolvent of the operator L by linear finite-dimensional
operators. In the present paper, apparently for the first time, the
nuclearity of the resolvent of the third-order differential operator and
completeness of its root vectors are proved in the case of an unbounded
domain with a greatly growing coefficient q ( x ) at infinity.
Balancing non-CO2 GHG emissions and soil carbon sequestration in U.S. rice paddies: implications for natural climate solutions
Authors: Zhang Jingting , Tian Hanqin , You Yongfa , Liang Xin-Zhong , Ouyang Zutao , Pan Naiqing , Pan Shufen
Published: September 2023

The U.S. rice paddy systems play an increasingly vital role in ensuring
food security, which also contribute massive anthropogenic non-CO2 (CH4
and N2O) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with expanding cultivation area.
Yet, the full assessment of GHG balance, considering trade-offs between
soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration and non-CO2 GHG emissions, is
lacking. Integrating an improved agricultural ecosystem model with a
meta-analysis of multiple field studies, we found that U.S. rice paddy
was a rapidly growing net GHG emission source, increased 138% to 8.88 ±
2.65 Tg CO2eq yr-1 in the 2010s. CH4 emission made the most significant
contribution (10.12 ± 2.28 Tg CO2eq yr-1) to this increase in net GHG
emissions in the 2010s, but increasing N2O emissions, accounting for
~2.4% (0.21 ± 0.03 Tg CO2eq yr-1), cannot be ignored.
SOC sequestration could offset about 14.0% (1.45 ± 0.46 Tg CO2eq yr1)
of the climate-warming effects of soil non-CO2 GHG emissions in the
2010s. The aggravation of net GHG emissions stemmed from intensified
land use/cover changes, rising atmospheric CO2, and heightened synthetic
N fertilizer and manure application. Climate change exacerbated around
~21% of soil N2O emissions and ~10% of
soil CO2 release in the 2010s. Nonetheless, adopting no/reduced tillage
resulted in a substantial decrease of ~10 % in net soil
GHG emissions, and non-continuous irrigation exhibited the potential to
mitigate around 39% of soil non-CO2 GHG emissions. Great potential for
emissions reduction in the mid-South U.S. by optimizing synthetic N
fertilizer and manure ratios, reducing tillage, and implementing
non-continuous irrigation.
Modal logic in integrative philosophical practice
Authors: Fatic Aleksandar
Published: September 2023

The paper discusses the differences between a practical emphasis on binary
logic on the one hand, and modal logic, on the other, specifically in the
fields of philosophical practice and psychotherapy. Although studies of
practical applications of modal logic in the helping professions are recent,
the discussion largely revolves around the controversial application of
modality in psychotherapy by C.G. Jung and Lacan?s psychoanalysis. The
present argument touches on some of the conceptual dilemmas associated with
the relationship between logical modality, intuition and scientificity in
psychotherapy, all of which are a part of the philosophical foundation of
psychotherapy.
The Influence of Turnover among Other Top Executives on Financial Reporting Risk
Authors: Bills Kenneth L. , Harding Michelle K. , Seidel Timothy A. , Truelson J. Mike
Published: September 2023

We explore the impact of turnover within top executive teams, with particular emphasis on executives other than the CEO and chief financial officer (CFO), on auditors’ perceptions of financial reporting risk. Consistent with upper echelon theory, we find that non-CEO/non-CFO executive team turnover increases perceptions of financial reporting risk even with continuity of the CEO and CFO. Additionally, we find that the effect of CEO and CFO turnover on perceptions of risk is primarily driven by concurrent turnover with other top executive team members. Further, the effect of other top executive turnover is more pronounced among firms that had higher-ability managers and that face greater constraints in replacing top talent. This effect is partially mitigated when the firm has an effective financial reporting environment and when the CEO who remains in place has greater operational involvement. These findings highlight the importance of other top executive turnover in risk assessments.

Data Availability: Data are available from the public sources cited in the text.

JEL Classifications: G30; M12; M41; M42.
Insight into negative trions binding energy behavior inside type-I and reversed type-I core/shell quantum dots: A variational analysis
Authors:   Laboratoire de Physique des Matériaux et Modélisation des Systèmes, (LP2MS), Unité Associée au CNRST-URAC 08, University of Moulay Ismail, Physics Department, Faculty of Sciences, B.P. 11201, Meknes, Morocco, Chafai Ahmed , Essaoudi I. , Ainane A. , Duque C.A.
Published: September 2023

Many body interactions between single particles inside low-dimensional semiconducting materials play a critical role in their optical characteristics. Within this context, tuning trionic and excitonic binding energy enables tailoring of the optical band gap of a given material. In this paper, we theoretically investigated the binding energy (Eb) of negatively charged excitons inside GaN/AlN type-I, and AlN/GaN inverted type-I core/shell quantum dots. Firstly, we started our study by examining the variation in the energy of electrons (holes) according to the change in the internal and external radii { as a means to obtain an insight into the energetic behavior of non-correlated single particles inside the two understudied nanosystems. The feature of the radial probability density distribution of confined single particles and negative trions is also discussed. Afterwards, we examined the impact of the heteronanodot spatial parameters (core radius and shell thickness) on the binding energy of confined trions. A comparison between the Eb behavior of negative trions inside core/shell type-I, and reversed type-I nanodots is also highlighted. Our results exhibit a strong dependence of the negative trion binding energy on the core material size and the shell thickness, and on the core-to-shell band mismatch as well. The obtained data also show the opportunity of modulating the negatively charged exciton correlation energy in a broad range extending from 220 to 650 meV . That paves the way for new optoelectronic devices based on III-Nitride core/shell quantum dots.
Factors Associated with Bacterial Vaginosis in Women of Reproductive Age
Authors: ABH Parenti
Published: September 2023

The BV is the most prevalent alteration of the vaginal microbiota and constitutes an important public health problem, the prevalence varies by age, ethnicity, socioeconomic factors, and geographic region and the risk factors associated with this condition, are included the number of sexual partners, the use of the intrauterine device, use of vaginal douche, hygiene habits and sexual practices/behaviors. To determine the prevalence and factors associated with bacterial vaginosis in women of reproductive age. Cross-sectional study was developed in Botucatu, Brazil, including 315 women. Data were obtained by applying a questionnaire and gynecological examination, with sample collection for analysis of the vaginal microbiota pattern, according to the Nugent scoring system. The association between independent variables and outcome was performed using a regression model. The variables that most influenced the outcome (p<0.20) were taken to the multiple logistic regression model and those independently associated with the outcome (p<0.05) were identified. The prevalence of bacterial vaginosis was 32% (101/315) and the associated variables were: not living with a partner [1.13(1.02-1.25), p=0.021], use of vaginal douche [1.42(1.22-1.64), p=0.000] and genital hair removal [1.19(1.01-1.42), p=0.042]. Results point to the importance of screening for this vaginal dysbiosis in routine gynecological care and suggest the importance of health professionals conducting guidance on proper intimate hygiene practices for women.
Never Let Failure Get Your Heart-A Case of Successfully Managed Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
Authors: Venkatappa Shalini
Published: September 2023

Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a form of idiopathic heart failure that develops most commonly in the last month of gestation or during the first five months post-partum. Here we present a case of successfully managed peripartum cardiomyopathy in a patient with preeclampsia with severe features with pulmonary oedema and intrauterine death of foetus. The patient was managed conservatively until stable along the lines of pulmonary oedema and preeclampsia with severe features keeping various other differentials in mind followed by which the diagnosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy was suggested by echocardiography. Termination of pregnancy was conducted by caesarean section following which both mother and baby were discharged in stable conditions.