bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Neural Network-Based Classification for Walnut State Using Microwave Scattering Parameters
Authors: Kızılay Emre , Aydinalp Cemanur , Akinci Mehmet Nuri
Published: August 2023

Recent changes in lifestyle  have  a significant impact on dietary preferences. Nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts or pistachio) becomes essential to meet daily nutritional requirements.  Furthermore, walnuts are widely preferred in industry; however, critical food safety issues arise due to aflatoxin contamination caused by the mixing of rancid and healthy walnut kernels during the shelling process.  Therefore, it is  crucial to classify walnuts based on their kernel state (rancid and healthy) prior to shelling, in order to improve shelf life and time efficiency. In this study, it was aimed to classify unshelled walnuts using microwave propagation parameters: transmission coefficients (TCs) and reflection coefficients (RCs).  For the classification, the samples were divided into three groups: glued-unshelled walnut (GSW), healthy-unshelled walnut (HSW) and rancid walnut (RW). RCs and TCs from these groups were measured between 7-12 GHz employing Vivaldi antenna.  Obtained TCs and RCs were used to predict the walnut state through neural network.  The  accuracy was examined for TC and RC, separately, based on three different conditions: (1) training dataset ratio, (2) frequency range and (3) sample location. The minimum error rates for RW and HSW using RCs were  7.33%, 16.92%  and 7.92%,  for training ratio: 0.8, the frequency range: 11.5-12 GHz, sample placement: center point, respectively.
BiTDB: Constructing A Built-in TEE Secure Database for Embedded Systems
Authors: Ma Chengyan , Lu Di , Lv Chaoyue , Xi Ning , Jiang Xiaohong , Shen Yulong , Ma Jiangfen
Published: August 2023

In this paper, we propose BiTDB, a built-in Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) database for embedded systems, to realize higher system availability while ensuring data confidentiality. With BiTDB, dilemmas the state-of-the-art research work on secure embedded databases has to face can be significantly reduced and eliminated, including (i) complicated research and realization on searchable encryption algorithms (SEA), (ii) limited support to all database operations, and (iii) almost none of specific design and optimizations toward build-in TEE embedded databases. Through BiTDB, all database operations can process plaintext in TEE instead of retrieving on ciphertext by developing complicated SEAs. To enable BiTDB to handle database files in Rich Execution Environmen (REE) as local ones, we extend the TEE OS with generic file I/O libraries. Then, we contribute three critical optimizations to significantly reduce redundant memory and file operations between TEE and REE, and BiTDB achieve better system performance and availability in embedded systems. Finally, we have implemented the prototype system based on OP-TEE and SQLite for several typical platforms, including virtualization and hardware environments. The TPC-H test shows BiTDB can achieve 85% (on average) of the original database performance while guaranteeing data confidentiality and integrity. Our project repository is at https://github.com/CharlieMCY/BiTDB.
SANSformers: Self-Supervised Forecasting in Electronic Health Records with Attention-Free Models
Authors: Kumar Yogesh , Ilin Alexander , Salo Henri , Kulathinal Sangita , K Leinonen Maarit , Marttinen Pekka
Published: August 2023

Large neural networks have demonstrated success in various predictive tasks using Electronic Health Records (EHR). However, their performance in small divergent patient cohorts, such as those with rare diseases, often falls short of simpler linear models due to the substantial data requirements of large models. To address this limitation, we introduce the SANSformers architecture, specifically designed for forecasting healthcare utilization within EHR. Distinct from traditional transformers, SANSformers utilize attention-free mechanisms, thereby reducing complexity. We also present Generative Summary Pretraining (GSP), a self-supervised learning technique that enables large neural networks to maintain predictive efficiency even with smaller patient subgroups. Through extensive evaluation across two real-world datasets, we provide a comparative analysis with existing state-of-the-art EHR prediction models, offering a new perspective on predicting healthcare utilization.
A educação de meninas no início do Século XX
Authors: SEVESO Gabriella
Published: August 2023

This paper illustrates the results of historical research on educational experimentation in the field of education of girls. In the early 20th century in Italy the debates on how girls and women were to be educated was very lively. Italy, which had recently been unified, saw for the first time, legislation that established that primary schooling should also be open to young girls and women. Even though the law established compulsory schooling for boys and girls at the time, actually, educational paths accessible to or reserved for girls were extremely limited. Within this framework, the experimentation of Aurelia Josz is interesting and little known: she was a teacher, trainer and writer who founded in 1902 the Women’s Practical School of Agriculture (Scuola Pratica Agraria Femminile). It was a training course for girls who wanted to become professionals in agriculture, breeding, floriculture, gardening. Aurelia Josz carried out a largely innovative experimentation as to curriculum, methodologies, design of spaces and materials. This contribution will analyse Josz’s experimentation and compare it with the contemporary pedagogical debate, starting from the study of the documents present at the Historical Archives of the Società Umanitaria and at the Contemporary Jewish Documentation Centre of Milan.
Princesa Kevin
Authors: KONDO Letícia , GIROTTO Cyntia Graziella Guizelim Simões
Published: August 2023

A literatura infantil é capaz de desvelar mundos aos pequenos e colocá-los em contato com o mais profundamente humano. Reconhecer o valor dos enunciados verbais e visuais presentes nas obras literárias e promover espaços para que a leitura possa ser um verdadeiro encontro de vozes, promotora das pluralidades de sujeitos, é essencial para a educação emancipadora, ou seja, aquela preocupada com a formação de homens e mulheres capazes de transpor padrões de sujeição. Deste modo, o presente texto busca estabelecer um diálogo entre as questões de gênero, a forma como o mundo está organizado pelos padrões patriarcais, e a obra literária ilustrada Princesa Kevin. Para tanto, foram recuperadas categorias da filosofia da linguagem propostas pelos russos Bakhtin e Volóchinov com o intuito sustentar teoricamente o campo da dialogia.
Reflexão Discente
Authors: SALVATIERRA Lidianne
Published: August 2023

Este trabalho objetivou identificar os significados atribuídos ao termo “Reflexão Discente” e suas variações presentes em publicações acadêmicas entre 2017 e 2022. De abordagem qualitativa, o Corpus formado por 116 estudos foi composto a partir de critérios de inclusão e exclusão após a análise de trabalhos acadêmicos recolhidos nas bases de dados do Google Acadêmico, SciELO, Periódicos do Portal da CAPES e BDTD. Os resultados sinalizaram para três significados atrelados aos termos investigados e foram categorizados como “Objetivo docente”, “Autorreflexão” e “Conscientização Sociocultural”. A discussão das categorias aponta para o processo reflexivo dos estudantes como ato emancipatório, de autoconhecimento e consequente importância para a construção da sua autonomia enquanto indivíduo, e de importante ferramenta de transformação social. Porém, a indicação da reflexão discente como um dos objetivos do docente foi a principal menção nos trabalhos analisados. Os significados atribuídos invariavelmente evocam o estímulo à aprendizagem contextualizada e crítica dos docentes.
Multilingualism in the feminist novel (Memory of the Body) as a model
Authors: روشنفکر کبرا ر , اکبریزاده فاطمه , پرويني خليل
Published: August 2023

This article, through the descriptive-analytical approach within the framework of the theory of dialogue and feminist criticism, studies the characteristic of "multilingualism" in the novel "Memory of the Body", to reveal the eight forms of the presence of multiple languages ​​in the various levels of this feminist novel. The results indicate that this literary genre manifests the writer's consciousness in the dialogical relations existing between her language, the language of characters at different levels, the language of poetic discourses, historical and popular stories, and... where it constitutes a kind of two-voiced discourse that resists in the face of the patriarchal authority to express women's concerns.
Analysis of land use for residential neighborhoods in the city of Najaf, using GIS
Authors: البغدادي عبد الصاحب ناجي , سعد علي حميد , عباس هدى عبد العظـيم
Published: August 2023

The research relied on geographic information systems technology using the ArcGIS10 program to build a geographic information base that can be updated with land uses, and produce basic sectoral maps for residential neighborhoods in the city to provide government agencies and academic institutions with planning models using modern technologies and with very high accuracy.
Enhancing Tourist Loyalty Through Destination Attributes and the Mediating Role of Tourist Satisfaction
Authors: Crames Anibal Mario Joao N’dami , Supriadi Bambang , Setyadi Sina
Published: August 2023

This study examines the effect of destination attributes on tourist satisfaction in Gili Trawangan (Lombok), West Nusa Tenggara. Furthermore, our research also analyzes the impact on tourist loyalty. The research sample focuses on tourists who have visited Gili Trawangan (Lombok) two times or more. Our findings show a positive correlation between destination attributes and the number of tourists. Furthermore, a positive and statistically significant relationship exists between destination characteristics and traveller loyalty. These results provide evidence of the importance of destination attributes in increasing travellers visit satisfaction.
The Effect of Work-Life Balance on Job Satisfaction Mediated by Work Motivation of Higher Education Lecturers in West Kalimantan
Authors: Octora Sandra Endang Suci , Rosnani Titik , Daud Ilzar , Fauzan Rizky
Published: August 2023

This study aims to test and analyse the effect of Work-Life Balance on Job Satisfaction with Work Motivation as mediation for lecturers working in Universities in West Kalimantan. The research approach used in this research is quantitative research. The method used is a survey method by distributing questionnaires to 100 lecturers in West Kalimantan; the data is then processed by the Structural Equation Model (SEM) method. The results of data analysis were carried out with the help of Smart Pls 4.0. The results obtained are work-life balance affects work motivation; work motivation affects job satisfaction while work-life balance affects job satisfaction when fully mediated by work motivation.
Are they similar or are they same origin, Persian language and Korean language? (0174-0181)
Authors: Kim Sangdeog Augustin
Published: August 2023

French missionary Dallet (1874) wrote in his book that Korean language is truly different from Chinese language. Several researchers had done their researches about the relation between Persian language and Korean language (Park et al., 2019; Kim and Park, 2022). The present researcher tried to find out the relation between Korean words and Persian words. And the researcher wants to know the origin of Persian culture and Korean culture. The present researcher chose several Persian words randomly, and the researcher tried to compare those Persian words with Korean words. The researcher used a Dictionary of Persian/French and French/Persian (Bau, 2008). This is in order to compared those words of the two languages. The present researcher chose eight Persian words, and the researcher tried to compare those Persian words with Korean words. The title is ‘Are they similar or are they same origin, Persian language and Korean language? (0174-0181)’.  0174-1 Raqam (species, kind, sort) I-rweo-gam (They will complete the thing.) 0174-2 Raqam (species, kind, sort) I-reo-han (It is done on the way.) 0175 Bo (odor) Bwa! (You! See the thing now!) 0176 Hadiya (present) Eo-di-ya? (Where are you now?) 0177 Hadya dadan (to give something to somebody, or to give the present) Eo-di-ya taktak (Where are you now? Here, ‘taktak‘is the sound of the knock or the sound of clapping the hands.) 0178 Ash (meal, nutrition) Eol-ssu, Eol-ssi-gu! (It is the voice for expressing the harmony when the people are in great joy.) 0179 Ash dadan (get a suntan) Eol-ssu taktak! (‘Eol-ssu’ is the voice for expressing the harmony. The ‘taktak’ is the sound of clapping the hands.) 0180 Kalame (parole, word) Kola mal (You, select the word and the sentence) 0181 Dar ol Salam (Jerusalem) Teo reul Salim (It is the person who save this land!). The eight Persian words seemed to be very similar or to be same to Korean words.
Mid-Cheek Reconstruction after a Dog Bite: Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Ruiz Emmanuel Stephano Bracho , Nungarai Carlos Alberto , Enciso Rebeca Pamela Parra , Garcia David Gonzalez , Hurtado Mauricio Martinez , Ramirez Jose Angel Tovar , Ramos Rodolfo Lucano Valdes , Chavez Dulce Iveth De la Rosa
Published: August 2023

The incidence of animal bite injuries affecting the anatomical regions of the head and neck is notably prevalent, particularly among individuals within the younger demographic. Canine species have been identified as the primary source of the majority of bite injuries in the human population, the spectrum of injuries encompasses a range of traumatic manifestations, which may encompass uncomplicated lacerations or punctures, as well as more complex avulsions characterized by the presence or absence of accompanying tissue. The anatomical regions most frequently affected by the condition under investigation include the buccal region, nasal area, and labial region. The acquisition of comprehensive data regarding the vaccination status of both the animal and the patient is of paramount significance in the realm of medical research. Furthermore, it is imperative to duly administer prophylactic measures such as tetanus or rabies prophylaxis, contingent up on the presence of any indications warranting such interventions. The aforementioned wounds necessitate comprehensive assessment, meticulous cleansing, and, on occasion, surgical debridement or reconstruction within the confines of the operating theater. The selection of the appropriate reparative intervention is contingent upon a comprehensive assessment of the precise anatomical site and magnitude of the inflicted trauma, thereby encompassing a spectrum of potential modalities including primary closure, microsurgical replantation, dermal grafting, tissue flaps, and in rare instances, facial allograft transplantation.
Breast Carcinoma and Tuberculosis in Axillary Lymph Nodes: A Case Report
Authors: Soualili Nadim Abdelhak , Bourouba Meriem El Batoul , Nacereddine Yacine , Boussafsaf Sihem , Talbi Nabila , Selmani Ibtissem , Nebbar Oualid , Zarat Messaoud , Lemdaoui Naouel
Published: August 2023

The coexistence of tuberculosis with axillary lymph node metastases in breast carcinoma is rare. Axillary lymph node metastasis is the most important factor in the staging of breast carcinoma, this can mimic or complicate the staging of a malignant disease. Dual organ pathology can lead to interpretation difficulties and inappropriate treatment of tuberculosis as well as breast carcinoma. We report an observation of infiltrating carcinoma of the non-specific type of the breast in woman aged 39, where tuberculosis was found in the axillary lymph nodes in addition to metastases. The possible and simultaneous occurrence of breast carcinoma and tuberculosis should be mentioned in order to avoid difficulties of interpretation and allow adequate management of axillary tuberculous lymphadenitis and breast carcinoma.
Clasificación taxonómica de la vegetación nativa localizada en senderos con potencialidades de biocomercio (provincia del Alto Magdalena)
Authors: Benavides Pava Darío , Armengot García Jack Fran , Pachón Suárez Marco Eduardo , Rodríguez María Aldaya
Published: August 2023

El presente texto fue el resultado de los ejercicios investigativos que llevaron a cabo docentes investigadores y estudiantes de los grupos; los Acacios y Guía de los programas Administración Empresas e Ingeniería Ambiental respectivamente, pertenecientes a la seccional Girardot de la Universidad de Cundinamarca, y la asesoría del Dr. Marco Eduardo Pachon docente de carrera del programa de Zootecnia de la misma Universidad, de en el marco de la ejecución del proyecto: “Desarrollo de prototipos de negocios en biocomercio derivados de las cadenas sociales productivas localizadas en Girardot y el Alto Magdalena a partir de la vegetación del bosque seco tropical”, en adelante desarrollo de prototipos de negocio en biocomercio.
Características essenciais para a atuação de um coach de Crossfit® sob a perspectiva dos praticantes da modalidade
Authors: Souza Daniela Maysa de , Frischknecht Petters Gabriela , Wamser Luana , Melchioretto Ostermann Roberta
Published: August 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: O Crossfit® é um método de treinamento composto por exercícios funcionais, de alta intensidade, com foco em desenvolver o condicionamento físico geral. Quem conduz e orienta as atividades dentro do box é o coach, que exerce importante função de liderança e requer o conhecimento das necessidades de seus alunos para condução da prática. OBJETIVO: O estudo teve como objetivo identificar, a partir da perspectiva dos praticantes, quais características são essenciais para a atuação de um coach de CrossFit®. MÉTODOS: Realizou-se um estudo descritivo transversal em um box de CrossFit®, localizado no interior de Santa Catarina. Oitenta e dois praticantes responderam um questionário semiestruturado. A análise dos dados ocorreu verificando-se frequências absolutas, relativas, estimativas de proporção (p≤0,95), com o uso do Microsoft Excel e Epi Info™, além de análise temática. RESULTADOS: Os resultados demonstraram que os alunos esperam que o coach: goste de ensinar, tenha paciência, boa didática, seja motivador, alegre e bem-humorado, tenha bom conhecimento técnico, esteja atualizado, seja bom observador e corrija, demonstrando os padrões de movimento. São esperados comportamentos de motivação/incentivo, orientação/conhecimento técnico e liderança positiva para a melhora da prática dos alunos. Quando questionados sobre o que representa o ambiente do box, as percepções predominantes são a ideia de que o local de prática remete a um clima motivador e acolhedor. CONCLUSÃO: Conclui-se que habilidades didáticas, atualização e características comportamentais de liderança positiva são fatores essenciais para adesão à prática e progressão das habilidades pelos alunos. Os resultados podem contribuir para a qualificação dos coaches, para atenderem as expectativas dos praticantes e compreenderem que sua atuação influencia diretamente na adesão, evolução e satisfação dos alunos, com manutenção da sua qualidade de vida dentro e fora do box.
Estratégias de Prevenção Integradas para Reduzir a Incidência de Infecções Associadas ao trato Urinário e Infecções na Corrente Sanguínea em Ambientes Hospitalares
Authors: Rodrigues da Silva Ana Claudia , Pereira Jacomini Cinthia , Carvalho Leite Fagner , Gomes de Campos Adilson , Bueno Felicio Filipe , Fernandes de Carvalho Farias Anderson , Barbieri Jardel , Ferreira de Miranda Izabel , Almeida Ferreira Silvio , Vicentin Damasceno Eliane , Souza Capelário Elenice de Fátima , Dos Reis Marcelo Amanda
Published: August 2023

Este artigo tem por objetivo analisar e sintetizar, por meio de uma revisão de literatura integrativa, as estratégias de prevenção mais eficazes para reduzir a incidência de infecções associadas ao trato urinário e infecções na corrente sanguínea em ambientes hospitalares. O presente trabalho consiste em uma revisão de literatura integrativa realizada Junho e Julho de 2023. As bases de dados utilizadas foram: Scientific Eletronic Online Library (SCIELO), Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS) e  MEDLINE, buscando artigos que abordassem as estratégias de prevenção de infecções no contexto hospitalar. Os descritores em saúde utilizados foram "infecções do trato urinário", "infecção da corrente sanguínea" e "prevenção e controle". Os critérios de inclusão foram artigos publicados em inglês, português ou espanhol e estudos que relatavam intervenções efetivas de prevenção. Após a aplicação dos critérios de exclusão, um total de 10 artigos foram selecionados para análise. A revisão da literatura revelou que a implementação de protocolos de higiene adequados, o uso de cateteres urinários e intravenosos apenas quando estritamente necessário, a educação e treinamento dos profissionais de saúde, além da adoção de medidas de precaução padrão, são fundamentais para reduzir a incidência de infecções associadas ao trato urinário e infecções na corrente sanguínea em ambientes hospitalares. A abordagem integrada dessas estratégias mostra-se promissora para melhorar a segurança e a qualidade do cuidado aos pacientes. A partir da revisão integrativa da literatura, conclui-se que a adoção de estratégias de prevenção integradas, incluindo protocolos de higiene, uso criterioso de dispositivos médicos e capacitação adequada dos profissionais de saúde, é essencial para reduzir a incidência de infecções associadas ao trato urinário e infecções na corrente sanguínea em ambientes hospitalares.

 

 Palavras-chave: Infecções do trato urinário, infecção da corrente sanguínea, prevenção e controle.
Missed Connections in the U.N. Agenda: Applying the Women, Peace and Security Framework to the Feminization of Poverty
Authors: Fleming Lauren
Published: August 2023

Women, Peace and Security, a multifaceted agenda intended to address the particular ways in which conflict affects women, has been on the United Nations agenda since the landmark Security Council Resolution 1325 passed in 2000. The unequal burden of poverty on women, a phenomenon that has been coined “the feminization of poverty,” has been on the United Nations agenda for even longer, since the 1995 Beijing Conference on Women. Yet, despite the fact that poverty and inequality both cause and result in conflict in a violent cycle, the problem of the feminization of poverty has not been integrated into the United Nation’s Women, Peace and Security agenda at large. This Note argues that the eradication of the gendered impact of poverty must be a central goal of the Women, Peace and Security agenda: first, to ensure the full enjoyment of women’s human rights, and second, because an agenda for peace can only be achieved by increasing gender equality and women’s political participation. This point is demonstrated through an analysis of the current system of international peacebuilding, which relies heavily on international financial institutions and perpetuates a neoliberal economy, to the detriment of both peace and women’s rights. This Note concludes that applying the framework of the four pillars of Women, Peace and Security (participation, protection, prevention, and post-conflict relief and recovery) can disrupt the cycles that perpetuate conflict and deny women equality, opportunity, and adequate living conditions.
Title IX and "Menstruation or Related Conditions"
Authors: Karin Marcy , Cahn Naomi , Cooper Elizabeth , Crawford Bridget , Johnson Margaret , Waldman Emily
Published: August 2023

itle IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 (“Title IX”) prohibits sex discrimination in educational programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. Neither the statute nor its implementing regulations explicitly define “sex” to include discrimination on the basis of menstruation or related conditions such as perimenopause and menopause. This textual absence has caused confusion over whether Title IX must be interpreted to protect students and other community members from all types of sex-based discrimination. It also calls into question the law’s ability to break down systemic sex-based barriers related to menstruation in educational spaces. Absent an interpretation that there is explicit Title IX coverage, menstruation will continue to cause some students to miss instruction. Other students may be denied access to a menstrual product or a restroom as needed and face health consequences. They also may be teased and bullied after menstrual blood visibly leaks onto their clothes. Employees, who are also covered by Title IX, may be fired for damaging school property as a result of such leaks.1 People in perimenopause may be denied reasonable modifications like bathroom access, water, or temperature control. Collectively, this creates an educational system that prevents students, faculty, or employees from fully participating in educational institutions and causes harm.
Enseñando a aproximarse a la investigación en la escuela primaria
Authors: Beltrán Penagos María Alejandra , Rodríguez-Gaitán Angela Consuelo
Published: August 2023

En este manuscrito se describe e interpreta la metodología desarrollada en una experiencia de aula con el objetivo de fomentar la investigación con un grupo de estudiantes de quinto grado de primaria del Colegio Provinma (Bogotá, Colombia), quienes realizaron un proyecto durante todo el año escolar. Para ello, se registraron en un diario de campo los aspectos metodológicos de cada momento (antes, durante y después de cada sesión de clase), y en los resultados se mencionan las reflexiones suscitadas a medida que se desarrollaba el proceso en el aula. Este artículo es una invitación a que otros colegas e instituciones desarrollen espacios para fomentar la investigación desde la escuela. Por lo tanto, se anima a usar y reformular los recursos aquí presentados para el ejercicio educativo.
De la práctica a la praxis evaluativa. Un aporte de las redes pedagógicas
Authors: Meneses-Runza Ingrid Nathalia , Castañeda-Cantillo Ana Elvira
Published: August 2023

El artículo de reflexión que se presenta a continuación se enmarca en la tesis doctoral, actualmente candidatizada, denominada Redes Conversacionales Pedagógicas y Culturas Evaluativas para el Aprendizaje adscrita a la línea de Currículo y Evaluación del Doctorado en Educación de la Universidad Santo Tomás. Los aportes de este artículo están orientados a responder ¿Cuál es el aporte de las redes pedagógicas en la praxis evaluativa? Para la investigación en general, se implementó una metodología de investigación cualitativa, con un enfoque hermenéutico, abordado con el método de la Investigación Acción, la cual propicia entre otros, la concienciación de los actores en los procesos de transformación educativa (Sandín, 2003). En concreto, la investigación se llevó a cabo en el escenario de una red pedagógica colombiana, conocida como la Red de Docentes Investigadores REDDI y, en especial, en uno de sus grupos, denominado: Nodo Cultura Evaluativa 360°. Se destacan en las conclusiones de esta reflexión, la contribución que realizan las redes pedagógicas en el empoderamiento de un sujeto evaluador transformador consciente de su rol y praxis, quien se cualifica de manera permanente en los diversos escenarios conversacionales formales e informales que se vivencian en las dinámicas de una red pedagógica. Asimismo, se hace hincapié en la consecución de una praxis evaluativa que contrarresta el persistente énfasis de la instrumentalización en la evaluación escolar, aún presente en el siglo XXI.
Possibilities of Regional Integration of Financial Institutions of Georgia
Authors: Xatuna Shalamberidze Xatuna Shalamberidze
Published: August 2023

Georgia is located in the South Caucasus, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. The general strategy of the country's development is freedom, rapid development, prosperity.
The purpose of the research is to find out the involvement of the financial institutions of Georgia and neighboring states in achieving regional economic results, to analyze the current situation and to determine the development prospects. Along with the priorities of the country strategy, the main strategic task is regional cooperation and integration - balanced development of the economy, greater functionality of urban areas, reduction of poverty and inequality, strengthening of governance and institutional capacity, involvement of banking, insurance and other financial institutions, which will help Georgia to make the most of its valuable advantages , including geographic location.
The implemented measures result in a variety of financing instruments. New financial institutions, together with the banking sector and insurance companies, will increase the quality of financial intermediation and, therefore, the effective placement of investment resources through risk insurance, which will ultimately improve access to finance both in the country and among the countries of the Black Sea region. In cooperation with financial institutions, new lending schemes will be introduced and new financial products will be developed.
Keywords: regional cooperation and integration; Strengthening economic ties; Opportunities for regional integration of financial institutions (banks, insurance companies).
GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT AS A PREDICTOR OF THE BIRTH RATE IN UKRAINE
Authors: SHEVCHUK Oleksandr
Published: August 2023

The paper conducts an information-analytical study of correlations between the fertility rate in Ukraine and the level of the gross domestic product (hereinafter referred to as – GDP), expressed in US dollars, per person of the population. Preliminary calculations based on the official statistical data for 1990-2021 indicated the absence (R2 = 0.0089) of both linear and non-linear regression relationships between the studied indicators. However, a more detailed analysis of the correlation field made it possible to trace three time intervals with a fairly close linear relationship between the birth rate in Ukraine and the general state of the national economy. The combined regression model of the birth rate built as a result of such an analysis turned out to be adequate, and all its parameters were statistically significant at the confidence level of p = 0.95.At the same time, similar statistical estimates of the unknown parameters of the model were also obtained when investigating the presence of inertia in the reactions of the values of the endogenous variable, taking into account a lag delay of one year.

The change in the specification of the model, as a result of the introduction to consideration of an additional indicator of the global financial crisis, led to an improvement in its correlation indicators and interpolation accuracy, both in the presence of a lag shift (R∆=1=0.960, MAPE∆=1 = 3.89%), and in its absence (R∆=0=0.982, MAPE∆=0 = 2.68%).

According to estimates made on the basis of a combined fertility model, it was established that before the beginning of the military aggression of the russian federation in 2014, the birth rate in the country had a direct linear relationship with the level of GDP, expressed in US dollars, per person of the population. However, the regression coefficient observed during the economic crisis of 1990-1999 was significantly higher than the corresponding indicator calculated for the economic recovery period of 2000-2014. That is, the process of reducing the birth rate, which was provoked by the economic crisis, turned out to be more significant than the process of its recovery during the economic growth of the country.

On the other hand, for the period of the military aggression of the russian federation, a feedback relationship between these indicators becomes characteristic, namely, a decrease in the birth rate is accompanied by an increase in the level of the country’s GDP.
Who Is Immersion for?: A Critical Analysis of French Immersion Policies
Authors: Kunnas Marika
Published: August 2023

Elitism has been an issue in Canadian French immersion since its inception. This study examines how two racially diverse Ontarian school boards and Ontario French immersion policy, curricula, and other related documents construct and support an elite student within the immersion program. The elite student who emerged from immersion documents is a White, middle-class, English, established resident, mirroring the current demographics of the program. A middle-class bias emerged within the documents due to an assumed wealth, and lack of financial assistance, transportation and promotional materials. The program locations themselves favoured the middle-class. The curricula demonstrated a Eurocentric focus and colonial lens. In the documents of this study, it was assumed that parents had functional knowledge of English and French. Program entry-points favoured established residents over newcomers. Given its evident elitism, there has been a shift toward inclusion, particularly for students with special education needs and English language learners. However, this inclusion has yet to be critically enacted.
Évaluer la compréhension en lecture d’un récit et d’un texte informatif auprès d’élèves de 8 ans
Authors: Turcotte Catherine , Prévost Nathalie , Caron Pier-Olivier
Published: August 2023

Dans cette étude, des tests de compréhension en lecture d'un récit et d’un texte informatif ont été créés à partir de modèles théoriques communs et en suivant des étapes de conception précises (DeVellis, 2003). Ils furent administrés auprès de 401 élèves francophones de 8 ans. Les données recueillies ont subi des analyses par items, factorielles et multiniveaux. Ceci a permis d’examiner les taux de réussite aux tests, de mieux déterminer leurs composantes et de les comparer afin de comprendre leur portée pour la communauté praticienne et scientifique. Les résultats révèlent que les deux tests ont une structure factorielle semblable. Or, les questions ouvertes suscitant des inférences anaphoriques, causales et lexicales sont plus ardues à réussir, surtout dans le test utilisant un texte informatif. Ces nouveaux instruments peuvent contribuer à dégager des pistes d’enseignement et favoriser la transition entre le premier et le deuxième cycle du primaire en lecture.
Özel Yetenekli Öğrencilerin Mizah Anlayışı ve Empatik Eğilim Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: YILDIZ Melike Şule , EMİR Serap
Published: August 2023

Bu araştırmada özel yetenekli öğrencilerin mizah anlayışları ile empatik eğilimleri arasındaki ilişkiyi ortaya koymak amaçlanmıştır. Ayrıca mizah anlayışı ve empatik eğilim düzeyleri çeşitli değişkenler açısından incelenmiştir. Bu amaçlar doğrultusunda araştırmada nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden nedensel karşılaştırma ve ilişkisel tarama modeli birlikte kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu İstanbul ilinde bulunan Bilim ve Sanat Merkezlerinde okuyan 6. ve 7. sınıf öğrencileri oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmaya 105 kız, 104 erkek özel yetenekli öğrenci katılmıştır. Araştırmanın verileri “Çok Boyutlu Mizah Anlayışı Ölçeği” ve “Ergenler için Empatik Eğilim Ölçeği (KA-Sİ EEF)” aracılığıyla elde edilmiştir. Verilerin analizinde Bağımsız Örneklem T, Kruskall Wallis H testleri ve Pearson Korelasyon katsayısından yararlanılmıştır. Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgular şunlardır: Özel yetenekli öğrencilerin mizah anlayış düzeyleri sınıf düzeyi ve baba eğitim düzeyine göre anlamlı farklılık gösterirken, empatik eğilim düzeyleri cinsiyet ve anne eğitim düzeyine göre anlamlı farklılık göstermiştir. Araştırmanın sonucunda özel yetenekli öğrencilerin mizah anlayışları ile empatik eğilimleri arasında orta düzeyde pozitif anlamlı bir ilişki (r= 0,356) bulunmuştur. Özel yetenekli öğrencilerin mizah anlayışları arttıkça empatik eğilim düzeylerinin de orta düzeyde arttığı söylenebilir.
The Escalation of Child Trafficking in Makassar: A Criminological Analysis
Authors: Nasrullah Nasrullah
Published: August 2023

This research analyzes the factors contributing to escalating child trafficking activities in Makassar. This research uses an empirical legal research method with a criminology-based approach. All collected data is then qualitatively analyzed to describe the problem and answer the research objectives. The results show that the incidence of child trafficking in Makassar has escalated due to the complexity of multiple factors, including economic, community, education, social, gender inequality, technology, and law enforcement. Therefore, several recommendations can be proposed to the relevant stakeholders. First, the Makassar Municipal should consider implementing economic stabilization programs centered on protecting vulnerable children and families. Second, the development and enhancement of education quality should be prioritized, aiming to augment access to knowledge and awareness about children’s rights. Additionally, efforts to reduce poverty and promote gender equality must be intensified to prevent the exploitation of women and children. Third, the government and tech regulators must devise and implement policies to curb the misuse of social media in the context of child trafficking. Lastly, there must be an enhancement in law enforcement involving the optimization of the PPA Unit in its investigative role. Concurrently, inclusive and comprehensive legal reforms should be pursued to fortify the child protection system and mitigate the multifaceted factors exacerbating child trafficking in Makassar.
The Emergence of ChatGPT and its Implications for Education and Academic Research in the 21st Century
Authors: Silva Altieres de Oliveira , Janes Diego dos Santos
Published: August 2023

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has led to the emergence of advanced language models like ChatGPT, which exhibit remarkable capabilities in generating human-like text. This article examines the transformative potential of ChatGPT and its impact on education and academic research in the 21st century.

In the realm of education, ChatGPT offers personalized and interactive learning experiences, enabling students to engage in real-time conversations that enhance comprehension and critical thinking. Additionally, it assists educators by automating administrative tasks and providing instant access to vast knowledge repositories. In the domain of academic research, ChatGPT revolutionizes literature review processes, aids in idea generation, and facilitates cross-disciplinary collaborations through efficient data analysis and synthesis.

While ChatGPT presents numerous opportunities, ethical concerns such as misinformation propagation and bias reinforcement must be addressed. Ensuring transparent AI-driven interactions and fostering digital literacy become imperative.
Tantangan Sektor Industri Halal Prioritas di Indonesia
Authors: Hutagaluh Oskar , Hamzah Nasir , Siradjuddin Siradjuddin
Published: August 2023

Pemerintah Indonesia melalui Kementerian Perindustrian telah menetapkan tujuh sektor industri prioritas. Sejalan dengan itu, perhatian pemerintah terhadap sektor industri halal juga kian meningkat. Muncullah tiga sektor industri prioritas yang meliputi makanan dan minuman, fashion syariah, dan farmasi. Penelitian ini menerapkan paradigma penelitian kualitatif dan termasuk ke dalam jenis penelitian kepustakaan. Berdasarkan penelitian ini, diperoleh hasil bahwa sektor industri halal prioritas di Indonesia masih menghadapi sejumlah tantangan antara lain: kebergantungan pada impor dari negara-negara luar, keterjaminan kehalalan bahan baku yang tidak sepenuhnya bersifat traceable. Ketiga, tantangan bahan baku yang lebih murah ditawarkan oleh negara luar.
Barriers in completing the checklist for safe deliveries: integrative review
Authors: Araújo Dayara Ainne de Sousa , Lopes Josanyelem Vidal , Dantas Ana Clara , Silva Amanda Barbosa da , Vitor Allyne Fortes , Araújo Jéssica Naiara de Medeiros , Martins Quenia Camille Soares
Published: August 2023

Objective: To identify, in the scientific literature, the barriers that make it difficult to apply the Safe Childbirth Checklist of the World Health Organization.

Methods: An integrative review was conducted from November 2020 to May 2022, using the following data sources: Scopus, MEDLINE®/PubMed®, Web of Science, and CINAHL. This study was conducted according to the recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses protocol.

Results: The sample consisted of 14 studies published mainly in 2021, when South America predominated as a publishing continent. The English language, methodological studies, and quantitative approaches prevailed. Level IV evidence prevailed in the sample. In the identified studies, there was a strong description of cultural factors, followed by structural factors and factors related to the work process.

Conclusion: Cultural (interpersonal relationships, hierarchy of professional classes, and poor communication) and structural (design and fonts used in the checklist) factors, and those related to the work process (such as the checklist implemented in the health service, the manager’s attitude regarding presenting it, and need for educational/training intervention for health professionals) are the main barriers that make it difficult to apply the Safe Childbirth Checklist.
Integración de Tecnologías Educativas en el Proceso de Enseñanza-Aprendizaje
Authors: Román Aguilar María Magdalena , Jumbo Castillo Esther Maricela , Cunalata Miguel Ángel , Tusa Jumbo Fernanda Esperanza , Maza Cordova Jorge
Published: August 2023

El presente trabajo se enfocó en la integración de tecnologías educativas en el contexto latinoamericano, con el objetivo de analizar su impacto en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje y los desafíos asociados. Para lograr este objetivo, se implementó una metodología mixta, combinando la revisión bibliográfica de estudios previos con encuestas dirigidas a docentes y estudiantes de distintos países de la región. Los principales hallazgos indican que, si bien la adopción de tecnologías educativas ha mostrado beneficios en términos de motivación y acceso a recursos, también se identificaron desafíos significativos. Entre ellos, la formación docente y la equidad en el acceso a estas herramientas emergen como áreas críticas. Además, se evidencia la necesidad de una implementación pedagógica adecuada para maximizar los beneficios de estas tecnologías. Se concluye subrayando la importancia de políticas educativas que consideren tanto las oportunidades como los desafíos de la digitalización en el ámbito educativo
An appraisal of pollen germination and viability of varied male pollen sources of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.)
Authors: Munir Muhammad
Published: August 2023

Date palm is a dioecious fruit tree that permits cross pollination for fruit setting. The germination of viable pollens to fertilize ovule is influenced by environmental cues such as temperature. The germination and viability of pollen grains collected for pollination purpose also varied with the male pollinizer source and the male spathe opening time. An in vitro study performed to determine the percentage of pollen germination at different temperatures (10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 °C) and germination times (4, 8, 12, and 24 h) taken from different male sources and toidentify any variations in the germination and viability of pollen grains collected from spathes opened at different dates (20th February, 1st and 10th March). Pollens from different male sources showed a significant difference regarding germination percentage when incubated at different temperatures and for different germination times. Pollens incubated at 30 (81.07%) and 25°C (78.17%) had the highest germination percentage which decreased to 51.04, 16.23, and 5.90% when incubation temperature dropped to 20, 15, and 10 °C, respectively. Similarly, 71.11% pollens were germinated after 4 h of incubation at 30°C, which was decreased to 63.26 and 25.40% when incubation temperature decreased to 25 and 20°C, respectively after same time interval. Pollen germination and viability were significantly differed when they were collected from spathes opened at three different dates. Early opened spathes had lowest germination (57.58%) and viability percentages (81.19%) than the middle (81.11 and 91.53%) or late (80.71% and 93.05%) opening spathes. It is therefore, concluded that the optimum temperature for date palm pollen grains germination is 25-30°C and at these temperatures maximum pollens germinated within 4 h. Moreover, pollen grains from early opened spathes were less superior compared to the middle or late opening ones.
Differential response of some potato varieties grown under drought conditions
Authors: Samy M.M.
Published: August 2023

The current investigation was conducted to test the response of five potato varieties; i.e. , Arizona, Diamant, Markies, Spunta and Valor, to different irrigation levels during the summer seasons of 2018 and 2019 under Egyptian conditions. The irrigation levels were 100, 75 and 50% of evapotranspiration (ET). Different traits of vegetative growth, some chemical characters and yield were increased with increasing irrigation levels from 50 to 100% of ET for all tested varieties. While there were increased bound water and proline content in leaves as well as dry matter and starch content percentages in tubers under drought conditions. Concerning potato varieties, Diamant in both growing seasons gave the highest values for most growth measurements, tuber yield and its components as well as, some parameters of growth analysis, physical and chemical characters and water use efficiency (WUE), followed by the Arizona variety. In terms of the interaction between potato varieties and irrigation levels, Diamant and Arizona cv. were the most drought-tolerant cultivars, with 75 and 50 % ET, respectively, whereas Spunta cv. was the most sensitive. Furthermore, bound water and proline content in leaves, as well as the dry matter and starch content percentage in tubers, increased with decreasing irrigation levels.
Curd quality of late-season cauliflower varieties in Nepal’s mid-hill region
Authors: Giri H.N. , Sharma M.D. , Thapa R.B. , Pande K.R. , Khatr B.B. , Jha P.K.
Published: August 2023

Due to higher temperatures in Nepal’s mid-hill region, postharvest quality of cauliflower faces significant challenges during the late winter season. To address this issue, a field experiment was conducted to evaluate the curd quality of eleven late-season cauliflower varieties. The experiment was set up in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD), with nine hybrid varieties (Freedom, Titan, Ravella, Artica, Bishop, Casper, Indam 9803, NS 106, and Snow Mystique) and two open pollinated varieties (Amazing and Snowball 16). The experiment was carried out over four replications from November 2016 to March 2018. Snowball 16 had the highest TSS value of 5.5 oBrix and pH of 6.5 when compared to other varieties. Snow Mystique had the highest vitamin C content of 48.5 mg/100 g, followed by Amazing and Snowball 16, compared to other varieties. At three, six, and nine days after harvesting, physiological weight loss was 4.0 percent and 8.0 percent in Bishop, and 13.3 percent in Artica, respectively. Snowball 16 received a significantly higher score of 8.5 tasty curds, followed by Amazing. Titan and Artica produced curds with the best appearance and compactness when compared to other varieties. Artica and Titan produced significantly more fresh curds than other varieties. Based on the taste and chemical parameters of the curds for the late winter season in Nepal’s Mid-hill region, it was determined that Amazing was the best OP variety, while Artica, Titan, and Bishop were more preferable hybrid varieties.