bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Social Networks and Graduate Entrepreneurial Success: A Conceptual Exploration
Authors: Ruslan Mohd Firdaus Bin , Nashril-Abaidah Tunku , Saharan Mohd Shafiz , Mohd Karim Anis Farahwahida
Published: November 2024

This paper develops the Comprehensive Graduate Entrepreneur Network (CGEN) model, a conceptual framework designed to guide graduate entrepreneurs in overcoming the unique challenges they face, such as social isolation, financial constraints, and limited access to resources. Drawing on Social Network Theory (SNT), the Resource-Based View (RBV), and Institutional Theory, the CGEN model offers a structured approach comprising four components: Network Assessment, Network Building, Network Leverage, and Network Evaluation. These components collectively facilitate the transition from isolation to integration within the entrepreneurial ecosystem by enabling graduate entrepreneurs to systematically develop, optimize, and utilize their social networks. The model addresses the need for both strong and weak ties, highlighting how diverse connections can be leveraged to access critical resources such as funding, mentorship, and business partnerships. This paper discusses the theoretical and practical implications of the CGEN model, suggesting its potential to inform entrepreneurship education, policy design, and support programs. While the model provides a robust theoretical foundation, future empirical research is needed to validate its applicability across various contexts. The CGEN framework represents a significant contribution to the literature on graduate entrepreneurship, offering practical guidance for enhancing the success of graduatepreneurs through strategic network development.
Effect of Row Spacing and Weed Management Practices on Growth and Yield Components of Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.) in Yola, North-Eastern Nigeria
Authors: H. A. Jalo. , Mustapha A. B.
Published: November 2024

Field trial was conducted during 2020 and 2021 dry seasons at experimental farm site of the Department of Crop Production and Horticulture, Modibbo Adama University, Yola to study the Effect of row spacing and some weed management practices on growth and yield components of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L) in Yola north-eastern Nigeria. The experiment was layout in a split plot arrangement of a Randomize Complete Block Design (RCBD) with (5) treatments Zero weeding (Control), Weedy check (Weeding at 2 and 4 Weeks After Transplanting), Maize straw at 1.0 kg m-1, S-metolachlor at 1.5 kg ha-1 and Pendimethalin at 1.44 kg ha-1) replicated three (3) times. Row spacing of 40x40cm, 60x60cm and 80x80cm was assigned to main plot while the different weed management treatments were assigned to sub-plot. The parameters measured on the crop include tomato plant height, number of branches per tomato plant, number of tomato fruits per plant. And weed parameters measured were number of broadleaf weeds/m2, grasses/m2, sedges/m2, total weed density/m2, weeds dry weight/m2, weed control efficiency (%) and weed index at harvest. The data collected were analyzed statistically using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Duncan’s Multiple Range Test to separate the means at 5% level of probability. The results shows significant differences on plant height of tomato. Weedy check and 40cm row spacing recorded the tallest tomato plant heights of (18.54) at 2 WAT in 2020 while the tallest plant, was recorded at the interaction between weedy check and 60 cm row spacing of (22.58 cm) in 2021. The highest number of branches for the two experimental years of 2020 and 2021, were recorded at the interaction between 40 cm row spacing and weedy check treatment of (7.17) and (11.50), compared with Pendimethalin that recorded the lowest tomato plant heights, number of branches of (1.00) and (2.00) at 4 & 5 WAT. Similarly, the result for weed parameters also indicated that weedy check and 40cm row spacing has the lowest weed density m-2 of (1.84) at 30 days after application in 2020 and (1.77) in 2021 compared to Zero weeding plot and 80cm row spacing that recorded with the highest weed density of (7.04) & (7.16) for both 2020 and 2021 experimental years, also the percentage of weed dry matter. Weedy check also recorded highest weed control efficiency and weed index compared with remaining treatments. Therefore, the finding of this work said “weedy check treatment and 40 cm x 40cm row spacing were the best among weed management practice and row spacing” and are recommended for use as an alternative to the use of herbicide and 60 cm x 60 cm row spacing for effective weed control and maximum yield output of the tomato production in Yola, Nigerian.
A Literature Survey: Data Gathering Instrument and Method Selection Framework
Authors: Dhlakama Lorence , Murairwa Stanley
Published: November 2024

While there are several data gathering instruments and methods in the literature, the choice of which combination to use in the digital period is highly complex. The quality of the data gathered determines the reliability and acceptability levels of the research results and recommendations. The research examined the available data gathering instruments and methods to assess their adequacy to meet the requirements of the researchers in the current digital, pandemic, and epidemic period. The study applied a cross-sectional literature survey and gathered primary and secondary qualitative and quantitative data for analysis. The study found that most researchers preferred the questionnaire as a data gathering instrument. The research also found that surveys, observation, interviews, focus group discussions, and document and record analysis are the most preferred data gathering methods. The study noted that several digital platforms have been developed to gather data online. However, there is a demand for more instruments and methods for gathering research data in the current digital period. The research proposed a matrix for selecting the appropriate combination of data gathering methods and instruments for the studies. The research suggested a framework for selecting appropriate data gathering methods and instruments for different studies. The researchers can use the framework to guide them in choosing the instruments and methods for gathering the research data.
The Influence of the Various PH Value on Structural and Magnetic Properties of Cobalt Ferrite Nanostructure
Authors: Ataa Jamal Mohammed, Suhad A. Hamdan
Published: November 2024

In this work, CoFe2O4 nanostructure was synthesized from Cobalt and ferric nitrates and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) by hydrothermal method. Effect of PH on the structural and magnetic properties of the resulting powder was studied at calcination 400°C and 600°C. The resulted products were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Fourier transformed infrared (FTIR), and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) technique   as synthesis , when calcination at  400°C and 600°C with different PH . The reduction in crystallite size that their average crystallite size is found (13.98-22.17) nm crystallite size at PH=9 higher than when PH=3. The FE-SEM images indicated that particles were agglomerated and spherical shape and size between (23.6 - 57.9) nm for PH=9 and (23.3 – 114.6) nm for PH=3. The created CoFe2O4 nanostructure have demonstrated ferromagnetic behavior for all the samples behavior which was found in VSM results examination.
Relationship between Socioeconomic Risk Factors, Psychological Inflexibility, and Depression among Individuals Living in Rural Areas
Authors: Hsuen Cheng Yee , Wider Walton , Tahir Mohd Hamizie , Pang Nicholas Tze Ping , R. Mohan Sharon Sharmini , Thong Vie Cheong , Tan Ming Gui , Adnan Norhayati , Justin Joanne
Published: November 2024

Introduction: A high prevalence of depression in rural areas has led to increases in suicidality. Our study aim is to investigate the role of psychological inflexibility as a mediator in the relationship between socioeconomic risk factors and depression in a rural population in Borneo. Methods: 115 participants were enlisted in this cross-sectional study that utilized convenience sampling of all participants in a community healthcare program. Three questionnaires were used: the sociodemographic risk factor questionnaire, the PHQ-9 questionnaire to measure depression, and the AAQ-II questionnaire to measure psychological inflexibility. The sociodemographic data was analyzed and described using descriptive statistics using IBM SPSS version 28.0. The statistical analysis of the mediating model was carried out using PLS-SEM and SmartPLS 4.0 (Henseler et al., 2016). An indirect effects analysis was performed on the structural model to explain the mediating effect of psychological inflexibility between socioeconomic factors and depression. Results: The analysis showed that psychological inflexibility acts as a mediator in the relationship between both being married and native, and depression. Other socioeconomic risk factors such as gender, employment, and education level did not mediate between psychological inflexibility and depression. Conclusion: Marriage and native ethnicity are identified as a buffer and protective factor from psychological inflexibility and depression. Future research should focus on establishing a clearer picture of how marital status and native ethnicity of Sabah affects psychological flexibility and mental health.
Anthropogenic Pollution of Groundwater and Its trends in Malwa Region of Punjab: A Correlational Study with Cancer Incidence
Authors: Singh Urmila
Published: November 2024

Groundwater in the MALWA region of Punjab becomes contaminated because of excess use of fertilizers and pesticides. The objective of this study is to compare previous research and determine the trends related to consuming contaminated groundwater in various districts of the MALWA region and its potential correlation with cancer incidence on human health over the years. Data for this study was obtained from published articles and reports. For the statistical analysis, data for the “number of cancer cases” and concentration of “arsenic”, “fluoride” and “uranium” in groundwater are collected to check the correlation between metal concentration in groundwater and the number of cancer cases. From 2006 to 2023, an increase in cancer cases alongside fluctuations in arsenic, uranium, and fluoride levels were reported in previous studies. However, the strength and significance of this relationship vary across the different independent variables. For arsenic concentration, there is a moderate positive and uranium concentration shows a stronger positive correlation with cancer patients. Groundwater contamination poses serious health risks due to industrial waste, pesticides, and natural sources. Elevated levels of carcinogens like arsenic, uranium, and fluoride correlate positively with increased cancer cases. Urgent action is required to analyze and treat groundwater and reduce pesticide use. Also, implementing alternative water sources and toxin removal systems is crucial to safeguard public health.
Charting the Course of Job Insecurity in Organizations: A Dynamic Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends
Authors: Wijayana Tio Teguh , Puji Rahayu Meika Kurnia , Wahyuningsih Sri Handari
Published: November 2024

Economic and technological changes have increased the perception of job insecurity. The growing prevalence of job insecurity among employees should not be disregarded, as it can lead to a deterioration in employee performance and have a detrimental effect on organizational efficiency, impeding its overall development. The aim of this research is to examine and chart data pertaining to job insecurity from 2017 to 2023. Focus on the subject of job insecurity because of its relevance and negative impact on employees and organizations. Bibliometric analysis was conducted by searching for data from the Scopus online database. A total of 519 data were found after the data were filtered and screened for this study's scope based on publication date, source type, and document type. The analysis of these publications was conducted using VOS-viewer, Harzing's Publish or Perish, and Microsoft Excel. A review of recent publications reveals a growing trend in the research and discussion of job insecurity on an annual basis, with the most publications in 2022. Most publications were in English, with the United States having the highest publication rate. The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health has the highest publication on job insecurity topic. This research found that Jiang L was the most active author, while Shoss MK was the author whose publications were most cited.
Taxation and Economic Growth in the United Kingdom (UK)
Authors: Muhammad Abdulgaffar , UY Okwuise , Vincent Ogbohoro , Chidi Bokumo Esther , Nelson C Edeme , Adesugba Anthony Kolade
Published: November 2024

Taxation is the method used by the government to levy money from people, businesses, companies, and other sources of income. The aim of this study is to investigate any possible relationship between taxation and economic progress in the United Kingdom. In this study, gross domestic product is the dependent variable since it serves as a gauge of economic growth while the value of tax receipts and the tax burden are the main independent variables, while unemployment and inflation act as control factors. The secondary data from the World Bank development indicators for the years 2000–2022 were subjected to analysis. Quantitative research methods, such as correlation analysis, OLS regression modelling, and descriptive statistics, were used to evaluate the secondary data that were obtained for the study. The analysis's findings, which made use of a regression model, show a strong linear relationship between taxation and economic growth in the UK. More proof that tax revenues have a major and favorable impact on the UK's economic growth comes from the regression model. The Pearson correlation analysis's findings show a substantial and favorable link between tax collections and the growth of the British economy. Thus, in order to ensure long-term economic stability, the UK government needs to adopt a financially responsible plan that increases tax collection significantly.
Discovering Criminology: An Experience of Teaching Innovation
Authors: Alfaraz Ana Isabel García , Monje Alicia González
Published: November 2024

The novel nature of university degree studies in criminology in Spain and Europe causes greater ignorance about what it is, and what functions this new science fulfils or can fulfil, especially among parents, schoolteachers, and high school students. Starting from this need, we proposed a project to promote the degree in criminology. The objective of this project was to involve the students of the degree in criminology so that they could disseminate in secondary education centres their experience and, essentially, the knowledge acquired and possible professional opportunities of criminology graduates. The students designed a series of recreational activities to disseminate the content and scope of criminology. Through gamification, different goals were achieved: acquiring basic knowledge of criminological content, promoting active participation, community ‑based learning, while confirming the importance of criminology for society, as well as its autonomy and independence compared to other disciplines such as criminal law or criminalistics.
Ultra low-frequency energy harvester for SHM sensors in wind turbines
Authors:   , Castellano Aldave Jesús Carlos
Published: November 2024

In this multidisciplinary thesis project, we propose the complete design, implementation, and experimental characterization of a family of energy harvesting (EH) devices to power-up autonomous sensor nodes that monitor the structural health (SHM) of wind turbines (WT). We present innovative solutions for harnessing the vibrations inherent in these structures and subsequently converting them into usable electrical energy. This involves using mechanical elements to capture vibrational motion, electromagnetic components for its transduction to usable electrical energy, and electronic circuits for signal conditioning. The proposed specifications require functionality with excitations in any direction of the horizontal plane, small accelerations below 0.1 g and very low frequencies below 1Hz. The devices should be compact for easy handling and placement. To accurately predict the operation under arbitrary excitation conditions, we have developed two mathematical models of electromechanical interaction. The first is a physical model based on differential equations that describe the mechanical motion under the expected excitations and the elastic interaction in terms of a dipolar magnetic model. Damping is assumed viscous, and the basic parameters of the model are empirically adjusted. The second modelling approach is data-driven and considers the electromagnetic interaction between moving magnets and coils. Damping is more accurately modelled by distinguishing between frictional and electromagnetic damping. To evaluate the associated parameters along with other non-physical parameters in play, an identification procedure is presented. This has required the design and implementation of an ad-hoc experimental set-up to measure all magnitudes needed for a proper identification, which is described in the thesis. Given the particularities of the low-frequency harvesters proposed, dedicated solutions are needed to convert the generated electrical energy into a usable DC power for sensor nodes. We present two novel AC-DC boost converters capable of operating with very low input voltages (tens of millivolts) and with any polarity. They are based on modified classical oscillators to suit the application. The harvesters described in this thesis have been thoroughly characterized experimentally in the lab. One of them is being field tested in the nacelle of a wind turbine. A benchmark analysis of our harvesters with respect to the few harvesters working in similar conditions reveals a very competitive behaviour. However, the power generated in the field test is too low to achieve the goal of powering a sensor node.
A study of the determinants of insolvency processes outcomes: the case of corporate reorganization in Colombia
Authors:   , Bonilla Acosta Harold
Published: November 2024

Corporate reorganization, being one of the most accessed bankruptcy procedures and with greater potential consequences for the stability and growth of the productive fabric, is placed in the focus of study of this thesis to be unraveled from the scope of the prediction of results in the context of the current Corporate Insolvency Regime in Colombia (Act 1116 of 2006). This interest is reinforced by the research gap detected in the literature on its determinants, especially when the analysis is extended to countries and legal frameworks other than the United States, Great Britain and the European Union. Indeed, only a handful of studies have analyzed the prediction of reorganization outcomes by focusing on the exploration of financial, economic and, to a lesser extent, firm characteristics, and the procedure itself (Camacho-Miñano et al., 2013; Antill and Grenadier, 2019; Cepec and Grajzl, 2021a), but in no case has the lens been set on Latin America. The thesis is illustrated in three chapters and each of these is developed aiming at a specific research objective according to the gap detected in the literature. The first chapter deals with the predictors of the failure of reorganization processes in Colombia and provides an overview of the implementation of Act 1116 of 2006 with respect to this insolvency procedure. The second chapter of the thesis proceeds with the prediction of insolvency outcomes by proposing a model for forecasting the success/failure of reorganization. The model is validated in two different periods. The first, in 2019, was characterized by stability, and the second, in 2020, was characterized by uncertainty generated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings and contributions of the first two chapters of the thesis laid the foundations for new research focused on aspects barely explored in the insolvency literature. The development of Chapter 3 responds to the necessity to understand the role of the insolvency practitioner in the outcome of corporate reorganization and thus lay the foundations for a discussion that, in the Latin American context and specifically in Colombia, is practically nonexistent considering the theoretical and methodological approach of the research. The chapter's contribution to the literature highlights a priori the characterization of the figure of the insolvency practitioner, exploiting the legal framework of a Latin American country that presents sociocultural differences compared to most other OECD members, but at the same time shows similarities between its insolvency regime and the bankruptcy codes of some of the group's economic powers. This thesis lays the foundations of a conceptual framework around predictors, predictive models, and the role of the insolvency practitioner in the outcomes of corporate reorganization from a pioneering context of analysis in the face of previous evidence in the literature.
A Comprehensive Framework for Understanding Urban Forests as Social-Ecological Systems
Authors: Vogt Jess
Published: November 2024

Urban forest management is a multistakeholder, multi-objective situation whereby a surfeit of synergistic or competing goals may exist. Greater research and applied guidance for what works in which urban forest contexts could help improve urban tree and forest outcomes. The challenge in conducting research of this nature is systematic definitions of “what works” and “which contexts” across multidimensional, polycentric urban forest social-ecological systems. This paper presents a comprehensive framework for studying the complexities in urban forest systems (synthesized from numerous other frameworks in the field) that could be used to generate context-specific insights into urban forest management and dynamics. The logic of using frameworks and specific frameworks that already exist within the field are reviewed. Then, I present the urban forest social-ecological system (UFSES) framework. The UFSES framework specifies 5 first-tier factors: theCharacteristics of Trees in the Urban Forest (T); theSurrounding Growing Environment (E);Management & Institutions (M); andCharacteristics of the Human Community (H); which influenceUrban Forest Outcomes (O). A detailed set of second-tier variables nested within these factors are presented in tables at the end of the paper. The framework can foster holistic systems thinking in a systematic yet flexible way; provide a working draft of a common language for thinking about and studying urban forest systems; and enable comparative case research.
ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ ИСКУССТВЕННОГО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТА ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ БЮДЖЕТОМ ПРОЕКТА: КЛАСТЕРИЗАЦИЯ DBSCAN И БИНОМИАЛЬНОЕ РАСПРЕДЕЛЕНИЕ
Authors: К. Капоне  , К. Абдрашева  , А. Кожахметова  , А. Мамырбаев  , Т. Нарбаев
Published: November 2024

Проектные группы используют бюджет на случай непредвиденных обстоятельств (Contingency budget - CB), чтобы управлять рисками непредвиденного перерасхода средств при контроле проектами, которые часто всречаются в процессе управления проектами из различных отраслей. В данном исследовании предлагается детерминированный подход, основанный на искусственном интеллекте (Artificial intelligence – AI), для оценки CB. Модель, основанная на кластеризации Density-based spatial clustering of applications with noise (DBSCAN), объединяет метод ожидаемой денежной стоимости и биномиального распределения, интегрируясь с динамическими и адаптированными структурами, необходимыми для гибкого контроля проектами. Модель была протестирована, используя 20 реестров рисков, каждый из которых содержит 25 случайно сгенерированных рисков с разными уровнями вероятностей и последствий. Используя аналитические модели, были сравнены оценки модели с результатами, полученными с помощью традиционного метода ожидаемой денежной стоимости. Предлагаемая модель не только показывает более точные оценки CB, но и является более простой в использовании, чем симуляция Монте-Карло (Monte Carlo simulation - MCS), что делает ее особенно подходящей для контроля проектов, где гибкость и эффективность имеют первостепенное значение. Ключевые слова: управление проектами, кластеризация DBSCAN, ожидаемая денежная стоимость, биномиальное распределение, резервный бюджет, симуляция Монте-Карло.
ПРАВОВОЕ РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЕ ВНЕДРЕНИЯ И ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ ИНФОРМАЦИОННО-КОММУНИКАЦИОННЫХ ТЕХНОЛОГИЙ В ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЙ ВЛАСТИ
Authors: С. К. Жетписов  , А. С. Бексултанов  , А. Е. Жакишева
Published: November 2024

Данное исследование финансируется Комитетом науки Министерства науки и высшего образования Республики Казахстан в рамках гранта (№ AP19680399). Представленное исследование направлено на освещение аспектов правового регулирования использования информационно-коммуникационных технологий в деятельности государственных органов Республики Казахстан. Актуальность темы продиктована процессами цифровизации, охватывающей все сферы жизни современного казахстанского общества. В свою очередь, это влечет увеличение потока информации, в том числе и персональных данных граждан, которые циркулируют в открытом пространстве с помощью информационно-коммуникационных технологий. Авторами констатируется, что сегодня в Казахстане сформирована уникальная модель государственного управления, базирующейся на внедренной системе «Электронного правительства». С учетом этого, современное государственное управление в Республике Казахстан развивается в условиях повышения роли Интернета и интернет-технологий в глобальном, национальном и региональном масштабах. Кроме того, оно происходит в тесной взаимосвязи с еще одним глобальным трендом – «самоцифровизация государства». Вместе с тем, сформированная модель государственного управления полностью учитывает баланс интересов личности, общества и государства, основана на обеспечении национальных интересов безопасности, определена национальными программами развития и носит стратегический характер. С учетом этого, при внедрении и использовании информационно-коммуникационных технологий, государству необходимо создавать основательную правовую базу, которая будет заведомо просчитывать риски и тщательно регламентировать весь процесс с учетом продуманной системы защиты прав личности. Поскольку применение информационно-коммуникационных технологий – это процесс, направленный на сбор, регистрацию, накопление, обработку, использование, передачу и хранения информации на основе аппаратного обеспечения для обеспечения функционирования органов государственного управления. Изложенное наталкивает авторов на формирование ряда выводов: процессы информатизации и цифровизации будут дальше воздействовать на общественные отношения и на развитие государства; сфера использования информационно-коммуникационные технологии в деятельности органов государственной власти будет расширятся; требуется модернизация правовой базы для использования информационно-коммуникационных технологии с учетом современных вызовов и угроз. Ключевые слова: основы государственного управления, государственные органы, электронное правительство, государственные услуги, публичная власть, информационное общество, цифровизация, информационно-коммуникационные технологии.
ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКИЕ И ПРАВОВЫЕ УГРОЗЫ ЦИФРОВОГО РАЗВИТИЯ В КАЗАХСТАНЕ
Authors: М. Б. Молдажанов  , А.К. Кайшатаева
Published: November 2024

В данном обзоре рассматриваются научные вопросы, касающиеся идентификации экономических и правовых рисков, представляющих собой негативный фактор в контексте развития цифровой экономики в Казахстане. Проведенный научно-исследовательский анализ показал, что цифровизация экономики является безграничной средой для новых возможностей, вносит значительные изменения в способы взаимодействия бизнеса, государства и общества, создавая новые модели экономики B2G, G2B, B2B, G2C и B2C. Анализ публикаций показал, что тематика об экономических и правовых рисках является неисследованной. Текущим исследованием были определены наиболее явные экономические риски цифровизации экономики Казахстана, которые включают неравномерное распределение выгод между цифровыми и нецифровыми секторами экономики и регионами, угрозы кибербезопасности, недостаток квалифицированных кадров. Кроме того, определен круг правовых рисков. К ним относятся, отсутствие индивидуальных договоров с поставщиками услуг по обеспечению защиты данных, отсутствие правового регулирования объектов цифровых прав, отсутствие юридической ясности и определенности, несоответствие национального права международным стандартам. На основании изложенного, реализация исследования по проекту AP19676064 «Цифровые права в Республике Казахстан: разработка правовых механизмов расширения содержания правосубъектности в эпоху цифровой трансформации (в плоскости частноправовых отношений)» является актуальным, чтобы обеспечить устойчивое и сбалансированное развитие цифровой экономики, минимизируя потенциальные негативы. Ключевые слова: цифровая экономика, цифровые активы, цифровые права, цифровые правоотношения, электронная коммерция, экономические риски, правовые риски.
Мәдениет және спорт саласындағы мемлекеттік саясатты жетілдірудің негізгі бағыттары
Authors: А. Ж. Куниязова  , А. Т. Султанов  , Е. А. Асылбеков
Published: November 2024

Дене шынықтыру және спорт саласындағы инновациялық даму дене шынықтыру және спорт саласы субъектілерінің қызметінде басым бағыт болуға тиіс. Бұл бағыт жоғары деңгейдегі спорттағы жетістіктерге әсер етіп қана қоймай, ең алдымен спорт объектілерінің, дене шынықтыру және спорт саласының халыққа спорттық-дене шынықтыру қызметтерін көрсету жөніндегі барлық инфрақұрылымының тиімділігін арттыруға мүмкіндік беретін барлық прогрессивті технологияларды қамтуы тиіс. Біз, мысалы, қарапайым спорт алаңдары мен нысандарға қол жеткізу туралы ғана емес, сонымен қатар олардың аумағында ел азаматтарының барлық қалауын қанағаттандыра алатын алаңдары мен тренажерлары, диагностикалық орталықтары мен зертханалары бар заманауи инфрақұрылым құру туралы айтып отырмыз. Біздің елімізде дене шынықтыру мен спортты (ДШжС) дамыту ерекше маңызға ие. Бұл маңыздылық олардың қазақстандықтардың өмір сүру сапасын анықтайтындығымен және қоғамның әлеуметтік-экономикалық дамуының жаңа әлеуметтік ресурсы ретінде қызмет ететіндігімен анықталады. Бұл үшін ДШжС саласын дамыту бойынша өлшенген және тиімді мемлекеттік саясат қажет. Осы саясатты іске асырудың қолданыстағы тетігі, осы саланы дамытудың негізгі міндеттерін шешсе де, түзетуді қажет етеді, әсіресе халық арасында дене шынықтыру мен спорттың жаппай және тұрақты сабақтарын жандандыру бойынша ұсыныстар берілді. Бұл мақалада мәдениет және спорт саласындағы мемлекеттік саясатты жетілдіру бойынша зерттеу ұсынылған, Қазақстандық индустрияны дамыту үшін мемлекеттік инвестицияларды ұлғайтуға басты назар аударылуы тиіс ұйымдастырушылық тетік ұсынылуы мүмкін бағыттары келтірілген. Кілтті сөздер: мемлекеттік саясат, экономикалық әсер, спорт индустриясы, нарық элементтері, әлеуметтік-экономикалық ресурс, дене белсенділігі, қоғамдық өмір.
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH COOPERATIVE LEARNING
Authors: Zorko Tadej
Published: November 2024

In today’s complex world, a continuous upgrade of knowledge is crucial. Digital literacy, as one of the key competencies of the 21st century, is becoming more critical since it enables an efficient use of digital devices and tools. The European Union has set five key competencies for digital literacy, including informational and data literacy, digital content creation and communication and collaboration. In education, communication is widely accepted as a crucial skill for achieving common goals. Collaborative learning has proven to be a practical approach to teaching since it encourages the active participation of learners, provides many valuable and innovative solutions, and enables the development of key competencies. The collaborative workability can be further enhanced through cross-curricular integration, where learners are taught independent learning, information-seeking skills and critical thinking. In the school context, combining digital competencies, collaborative learning, and cross-curricular integration is key to preparing students for life in the modern world. This research presents an example of developing digital competencies in technology engineering lessons. The example above is offered in three stages and covers a period of ten school lessons. In addition to digital competencies, students are developing other competencies that will benefit their daily lives. Research is aimed at teachers who want to build digital competencies in their students through experiential learning, collaborative work, and cross-curricular integration, as well as prepare them for future challenges.
Keywords: digital competences, digital literacy, cross-curricular approaches, cooperative learning, technology and engineering learning, technology and engineering literacy
Synthesis, Characterization, and Theoretical Calculations of a Novel Organic Corrosion Inhibitor for Mild Steel
Authors: Su Ke , He Yingchun , Haijun Yang
Published: November 2024

Q235 is a carbon structural steel sheet that is widely used in the construction and engineering sectors due to its cost-effectiveness and durability. Here, a novel organic corrosion inhibitor for a Q235 sheet based on furan-thiadiazole (5-amino-2-furyl-1, 3, 4-thiadiazole, AFTZ) has been designed, successfully synthesized, and characterized in this work. Results of experimental data and theoretical calculations indicated that AFTZ has an excellent corrosion inhibition property for a Q235 sheet in 1.0 mol/L H2SO4. The highest efficiency of corrosion inhibitor tested by a weight loss experiment can reach 91.17% and an electrochemical experiment was up to 95.85% when AFTZ increased to 2 mg/mL in H2SO4 solution. The morphological characteristics of Q235 sheets with or without corrosion inhibitor showed that the target inhibitor has good corrosion inhibition performance. Quantum computation using the density functional theory method of Gaussian09 software and Fourier-transform infrared data attribute the excellent corrosion inhibition to the film-forming nature of AFTZ.
Minimal disease activity and associated factors in patients with psoriatic arthritis: cross-sectional study from a single center
Authors: Bektas Murat , Çelik Berk , İnce Burak , Yalçınkaya Yasemin , Esen Bahar Artım , Gül Ahmet , İnanç Murat
Published: November 2024

Introduction

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a heterogeneous disease with various manifestations such as dactylitis, enthesitis, spondylitis, and skin involvement. Minimal disease activity (MDA) has been successfully used in daily clinical practice and is considered a reasonable treatment target in patients with PsA. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the MDA status and associated factors in patients with PsA in our tertiary referral clinic.

Material and methods

This cross-sectional study included patients who met the CASPAR classification criteria and had at least 6 months of follow-up data between 2001 and 2021. Patients who met at least 5 of 7 criteria (tender joint count ≤ 1/68, swollen joint count ≤ 1/66, Psoriasis Area Severity Index [PASI] ≤ 1, Visual Analogue Scale [VAS] ≤ 15, patient global VAS ≤ 20, Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index [HAQ-DI] ≤ 0.5, and enthesitis number ≤ 1) were considered to achieve MDA.

Results

Data from 172 patients (61% female) were analyzed and included in the study. While most patients had polyarticular involvement (33.7%), mono-oligoarthritis was present in 30.2%, mixed type in 26.2%, isolated distal interphalangeal arthritis in 5.8%, isolated spondylitis in 2.9%, and arthritis mutilans in 1.2%. Overall, 95 (55.2%) of the patients were observed at MDA, which was lower in tumor necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi) users compared to only conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug users. In univariate analysis, MDA was associated with higher patient age, longer psoriasis duration, late-onset PsA, and continued use of first TNFi. In multivariate analysis, higher patient age, late-onset PsA, and higher continuation rate of first TNFi were associated with MDA.

Conclusions

In the study, more than half of our patients achieved MDA status. A higher MDA rate was associated with a higher continuation rate at first-line TNFi treatment. The relatively large po­pulation who could not reach MDA status in our study indicates an unmet need for monitoring and treatment of PsA.
Retrofit: Nachrüsten statt Neukauf
Authors: Laux Matthias
Published: November 2024

Wie eine nachhaltige Modernisierung von Verpackungsmaschinen für eine höhere Produktivität sorgen kann. Und welche Rolle die Digitalisierung spielt.
Material und Maschinen zusammendenken
Authors: Eberhard Dominik
Published: November 2024

Nachhaltigkeit ist längst kein Nischenthema mehr. Das Bewusstsein dafür, dass nachhaltiges Wirtschaften angesichts des menschengemachten Klimawandels unabdingbar ist, ist in Unternehmen angekommen.
Wie kann Verpackung zur Reduzierung des CO2-Fußabdrucks beitragen?
Authors: Gröner Thomas
Published: November 2024

Mit Hitzewellen unbekannter Länge und Hitzerekorden in vielen Ländern hat der Sommer 2023 die globale Erwärmung deutlich spürbar gemacht. 2023 war das wärmste Jahr seit Beginn der Klimaaufzeichnungen. Das hat Auswirkungen auf uns alle. Der Ausstoß von Treibhausgasen (THG) ist der Hauptverursacher der globalen Erwärmung. Wie hängen Food Waste/Nahrungsmittelabfälle und Verpackungen damit zusammen?
„Discount-Formate werden die Gewinner sein“
Authors: Bender Hanno
Published: November 2024

Die Bundesregierung plant, die Genehmigung von Lebensmittelgeschäften zu erleichtern. Gerhard Beck, Experte für Standortanalysen, erläutert das Vorhaben und die möglichen Folgen.
Depot kämpft um Umsätze
Authors: Tewes Werner , Stockburger Manfred
Published: November 2024

Depot steht der Härtetest bevor. Insidern zufolge ruckelt der Start in das für den Interieur-Spezialisten so wichtige Weihnachtsgeschäft. Außerdem geht inmitten der laufenden Insolvenz eine Schlüsselfigur von Bord.
Alnatura trennt sich von Bio-Großhändlern
Authors: Wilhelm Jana
Published: November 2024

Alnatura baut die Strukturen um, um wettbewerbsfähiger zu werden. Für den Händler bedeutet das, sich auf konventionelle Handelspartner zu konzentrieren. Auch von seinen Bio-Großhändlern trennt sich das Unternehmen.
Bio-Hersteller wollen mehr
Authors: Wilhelm Jana
Published: November 2024

Bio-Produzenten erwarten Veränderungswillen vom Handel. Auf der AöL-Partnertagung forderten die Hersteller langfristige Zusagen in Sachen Nachhaltigkeit.
Wechselnde Partner
Authors: Ott Martin
Published: November 2024

Mehr Umsatz, höhere Spannen, geringere Abschriften und bessere Erträge: Das soll Category Management leisten. Die Optimierung von Regalen und ganzen Abteilungen spielt für selbstständige Kaufleute eine große Rolle. Doch die Neugestaltung mit einem Industriepartner ist für sie nur noch eine von mehreren Optionen. Die Handelszentralen werden wichtiger. Martin Ott
Albert Heijn nutzt neue Kühlboxen
Authors: Bökamp Lena
Published: November 2024

Um Kosten und Energie zu sparen, setzt Albert Heijn für E-Food-Bestellungen auf neue Lieferboxen und Kühlakkus. Dadurch will der Händler nicht nur seinen CO₂-Fußabdruck verbessern.
„Samstag ist nicht das Problem“
Authors: Wittenhagen Julia
Published: November 2024

Vor eineinhalb Jahren hat Lennart Schmidt die Personaleinsatzplanung seiner beiden Edeka-Märkte in Seelze bei Hannover digitalisiert und das Eintragen in die Hände der 130 Mitarbeiter gelegt. Dabei hat er viel darüber gelernt, wie seine Leute arbeiten wollen.
THE IMPACT OF TELEMEDICINE ON ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE
Authors: Carvalho Meneghetti Matheus , Bromonschenkel De Angeli Daiany , Musso Rabelo Luna , Gomes Santos Leonardo , Marcelo Pacheco Kokis João , Silva Barbieri Isabela , Costa dos Santos Mariana , Barcelos Bicalho Jhennyfer , Wagmacker Barbosa Bárbara , Frasson Venturini Lucas , Rebonato de Souza Ribeiro Beatriz , Silva Pereira Gabriela , De Figueiredo Moutinho Bruno , Paulo Ladeira Junior Pedro
Published: November 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has driven the implementation of telemedicine as a solution for maintaining access to healthcare, transforming the primary care landscape in many parts of the world. In Brazil, telemedicine has established itself as an essential tool for overcoming geographical and social barriers, facilitating access to basic care for populations that traditionally faced difficulties in accessing health services. This study seeks to investigate the impact of telemedicine on access to primary care, analyzing its main challenges and opportunities in the context of post-pandemic primary care. This study seeks to analyze the impact of telemedicine on access to primary care, exploring the main challenges and opportunities that arise with this modality of care. It also aims to identify practices and policies that can strengthen the implementation of telemedicine in Primary Care, ensuring that remote care is effective, safe and inclusive. This is a literature review, based on a qualitative approach, using the Scielo, Google Scholar and PubMed databases. To refine the research, the health descriptors “telemedicine”, “primary care”, “COVID-19”, and “equity in access to health” were selected, with a time frame between 2021 and 2023. Through a literature review, the study explores recent data on telemedicine in primary care, focusing on the main opportunities it offers, such as improved access and efficiency of services, as well as the challenges, including limited technological infrastructure in poor regions, privacy and confidentiality issues, and the need for adequate training for health professionals. Telemedicine enables more agile care and coverage of a larger population, but still faces obstacles related to digital accessibility and maintaining quality and continuity of care, especially for vulnerable groups. Telemedicine has therefore proved to be a strategic tool for expanding access to primary care, offering a viable alternative for reducing gaps in primary care. However, in order to maximize its impact, it is essential to overcome the technological challenges, guarantee information security and train health professionals in this new type of care. The continued use of telemedicine in the post-pandemic context presents an opportunity to strengthen the Unified Health System (SUS) in Brazil, expanding the reach of primary care and promoting greater equity in access to health.
SUICIDE AND THE TRANSEXUAL AND TRANSVESTITE POPULATION
Authors: Miranda Gabriel , Dos Anjos Rafael , Silva Ricardo , Lizak Zolfan Shirlei
Published: November 2024

Suicide is a complex phenomenon affecting over 800,000 people annually, according to WHO data (2019). The transgender and travesti community, despite advancements in the struggle for rights and recognition, continues to suffer intensely from stigma and discrimination, as pointed out by ABGLT (2014). Authors such as Brosin and Tokarski (2017) highlight that the persistence of prejudice is deeply rooted in the normalization of heterosexuality, which exerts constant pressure on individuals who diverge from this standard. For the transgender and travesti population, the process of name and gender rectification can be particularly challenging, as noted by Ribeiro (2001). This moment is often marked by stress, violence, and the possibility of rejection—factors that can lead to serious psychological problems, including suicide. However, there is a significant gap in the academic literature regarding the interrelation between suicide and the transgender and travesti population, especially in the context of São Paulo. Given this absence of in-depth studies, there is a need to investigate the psychosocial factors that directly impact the mental health of this population, understand the reasons that lead them to consider suicide, and highlight the fundamental role of psychologists and public health systems in this context.
La bòbila romana d’Ermedàs. Organització i producció ceràmica en un taller del nord-est de la Tarraconensis
Authors: TREMOLEDA JOAQUIM , CASTANYER PERE , SIMON REIG JOSEFINA , FERRER ANDREA
Published: November 2024

La conclusió del projecte d’excavació i d’investigació de la bòbila d’Ermedàs ha aportat el coneixement d’un dels establiments industrials més complets de Catalunya. La seva situació en un espai natural poc alterat ha permès conèixer en profunditat l’entorn i l’explotació dels recursos necessaris per al seu desenvolupament. A més a més de l’extracció de l’argila, l’explotació del bosc per obtenir combustible i l’abastament d’aigua, la seva estructura, formada per naus, porxos, forns i basses de decantació, definia l’organització d’un taller en el qual s’integraven les diverses fases del treball, des de la depuració de l’argila fins a la manufactura dels objectes, la seva cocció en els forns i el seu emmagatzematge a les naus. Finalment, la seva extensa producció la coneixem a través de l’excavació dels nivells arqueològics i dels abocadors on es llençaven els desperfectes de fabricació, que hem pogut ordenar en diverses categories, i de la qual sabem quina fou la seva evolució en el temps, així com la seva comercialització, destinada a abastar un mercat local format per les vil·les de l’entorn i un mercat regional que arribava a les ciutats més properes
Nuevos datos sobre la figlina romana de Mas Coll (Alella, el Maresme)
Authors: COLL MONTEAGUDO RAMON
Published: November 2024

El yacimiento romano de Mas Coll -en ocasiones también conocido como Can Coll en la bibliografía- fue detectado durante la urbanización de esta zona de Alella, hacia los años 1972-1973. En el año 1987, se llevó a cabo una intervención arqueológica de urgencia que, entre otras cosas, demostró la existencia de un alfar de época romana en aquel lugar, que trabajó al menos desde época julio-claudia hasta mediados-finales del siglo II d. C. A lo largo del año 2016, la revisión de un pequeño lote de material arqueológico procedente del yacimiento de Mas Coll, depositado en el Museu de Nàutica de El Masnou tras las intervenciones de 1972-1973, han apoyado y a la vez nos han ayudado a configurar una tabla de formas cerámicas algo más completa
Features of cultivation and modern trends in the production of buckwheat
Authors:   Ryazan State Agrotechnological University named after P.A. Kostychev, Vinogradov Dmitry , Kistanova Svetlana , Martynushkin Alexey , Lupova Ekaterina , Gogmachadze Guladi ,   Electronic scientific and Production journal AgroEcoInfo, Goncharov Vladimir ,   Moscow State University
Published: November 2024

The article provides an analysis of the peculiarities of growing buckwheat in the Russian Federation and the Non-Chernozem zone. The statistical results of the acreage and crop yield are presented. The biological features in the context of the agrotechnology of this cereal crop and the prospects for its further cultivation in the country and region are revealed. Keywords: BUCKWHEAT, ACREAGE, ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY, YIELD, GRAIN QUALITY
tandartsen-en-mondhygienisten-over-de-richtlijn-parodontale-screening-diagnostiek-en-behandeling-in-de-algemene-praktijk
Authors: Li B.Y.Z. , Bousché G. , Ho J.P.T.F.
Published: November 2024

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