bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Design and fabrication of customized brain slice matrices using CAD and 3D printing technology
Authors: Yamazaki Yosuke , Yuguchi Maki , Honjo Bin , Isokawa Keitaro
Published: January 2025

This study presents a novel method for creating customized brain slice matrices using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and 3D printing technology. Brain Slice Matrices are essential jigs for the reproducible preparation of brain tissue sections in neuroscience research. Our approach leverages the advantages of 3D printing, including design flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and rapid prototyping, to produce custom-made brain matrices based on specific morphometric measurements. The developed protocol is user-friendly and incorporates features such as embossed identifying markers and support structures for challenging thin regions, thereby enhancing its practical utility. Our method demonstrates rapid and cost-effective fabrication of custom brain matrices, significantly reducing both material expenses and production time compared to traditional manufacturing techniques and ready-made products. This work contributes to the growing application of 3D printing in biomedical research, offering a valuable tool for neuroscientists requiring precise and consistent brain tissue sectioning.
What are the challenges that social prescribers face when supporting people within dementia and how can these be addressed? A qualitative study
Authors: Di Lorito Claudio , Poole Marie , Rait Greta , Samsi Kritika , McComiskie Louise , Robinson Louise , Wilcock Jane
Published: January 2025

Introduction

Evidence suggests that social prescribing might have a positive impact on identity, control, creativity and quality of life in people with dementia. While evidence on the benefits of social prescribing is accumulating, there is a sparsity of research on the experiences of social prescribers. This study aims to identify the challenges that social prescribers face when supporting people with dementia and their families and strategies to address these.

Materials and methods

A qualitative study involving 24 social prescribers from all regions in England. Semi-structured interviews investigated challenges and strategies that social prescribers experience in their own practice. Data were analysed through thematic analysis. Results on “Challenges” and the respective “Strategies” are presented in a chronological order that reflects the different stages of contact with and support for the client with dementia, from referral to discharge.

Results and discussion

This study identified unique barriers that social prescribers face when working with people with dementia, particularly around communication, motivation, engagement and overdependency. It identified person and system-level strategies that can be used to address these challenges. These include expanding opportunities for dementia training, offering in-person support, including social prescribing in annual dementia reviews, and increasing integration of services within Integrated Care Systems and collaborations between health care service providers and with the third sector. Improving delivery and effectiveness of services is crucial to ensure that social prescribing fulfils its ethos of personalised care approach for all, including people with dementia, as envisioned in the NHS long term plan.
The Economy of Saudi Arabia in the 21st Century: Prospects and Realities, John Sfakianakis (ed.) (2024)
Authors: Rutledge Emilie
Published: January 2025

Review of: The Economy of Saudi Arabia in the 21st Century: Prospects and Realities, John Sfakianakis (ed.) (2024)

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 464 pp.,

ISBN 978-0-19886-387-8, h/bk, £108.00
ANÁLISE NACIONAL E REGIONAL DA CONCESSÃO DE CADEIRA DE RODAS MOTORIZADA A ADOLESCENTES PELO SISTEMA PÚBLICO DE SAÚDE DO BRASIL
Authors: Pinheiro Daiane Marielle , Santos Sthefany Riella dos , Santos Christian Caldeira
Published: January 2025

Cadeira de rodas motorizada (CRM) é concedida a pessoa entre 12-60 anos com alteração locomotoras pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) do Brasil. Objetivo: Analisar a evolução da concessão de CRM pelo SUS para adolescentes, e comparar a concessão entre as regiões brasileiras. Materiais e Métodos: pesquisa documental retirada do Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde, em junho de 2024. Analisou Procedimento CRM Adulto Infantil, de 2013 a 2023, a adolescentes entre 12-14 anos. A análise de dados foi descritiva e inferencial (nível de significância de 5%). Resultados: A quantidade de CRM concedidas junto aos 27 estados brasileiros foi de 61 unidades. Anualmente, em torno de cinco a seis CRM foram concedidas por estado. As Regiões Sudeste e Sul foram as mais que concederam CRM. Houve diferença significativa (p<0,05) na concessão entre as regiões Norte e Nordeste, Norte e Sul, Norte e Sudeste, Centro-Oeste e Sul, Centro-Oeste e Sudeste, Nordeste e Sul, e Nordeste e Sudeste. Os estados São Paulo e Rio Grande do Sul foram os maiores a concederem CRM. Conclusão: Concessões de CRM no início da adolescência no país parece ser inadequada, concentra-se nas Regiões Sudeste e Sul, e foi agravada pela pandemia da Covid 19.
Articulando reflexões entre Alfabetização Científica, Interdisciplinaridade e Formação de Professores nas Ciências da Natureza
Authors: I OLIVEIRA CARLA ADELINA , Nunes Garcia Rosane
Published: January 2025

A busca por uma qualificação no ensino das Ciências da Natureza tem sido foco de interesse em diferentes cenários, especialmente porque há o entendimento de que uma melhor compreensão do conhecimento científico pode contribuir com a formação para a cidadania. Este trabalho teórico tem como objetivo discutir as relações entre Alfabetização Científica, Interdisciplinaridade e Formação de Professores, na busca por evidenciar possíveis articulações que contribuam para o Ensino das Ciências da Natureza. A partir dos referenciais teóricos pesquisados, entendemos que esta discussão pode favorecer a construção de uma proposta de formação continuada que aborde a Interdisciplinaridade como potencializadora da Alfabetização Científica. A pesquisa é de natureza qualitativa e exploratória, desenvolvida a partir da análise de diferentes fontes bibliográficas. Os resultados apontam para a necessidade de articular a Alfabetização Científica e a Interdisciplinaridade como estratégia para promover um ensino significativo e contextualizado. Assim, faz-se necessária a revisão de pressupostos pautados na formação continuada de professores que permitam realizar a efetiva implementação dessa articulação na práxis docente.
A perspectiva da alfabetização científica no ensino de química:
Authors: Kunzler Kathia Regina , Costa Beber Silvia Zamberlan , Leite Rosana Franzen
Published: January 2025

Esta pesquisa bibliográfica investigou quais aspectos da Alfabetização Científica (AC) se destacam em pesquisas brasileiras da área de Ensino de Química. Integraram o corpus textual de análise 24 teses e 164 dissertações, interpretadas com auxílio do software IRAMUTEQ e da Análise Textual Discursiva. As perspectivas teóricas observadas são congruentes com a literatura sobre a AC já consolidada. Associações entre aspectos didáticos e ocorrência da AC são consideradas relevantes, porém, indícios de fragilidades quanto a essas abordagens nos processos formativos docentes são apresentados nas pesquisas. A Teoria da Aprendizagem Significativa (TAS) prevaleceu como principal referencial vinculados às ações didáticas, possibilitando inferir conexões entre aprendizagem significativa e a AC. As correlações apresentadas são, em sua maioria, advindas de investigações empíricas, sugerindo a necessidade de desenvolvimento de pesquisas que impulsionem a articulação entre referenciais teóricos de aprendizagem, aspectos didáticos e AC, contribuindo para ampliar as abordagens teóricas desse campo de estudo.
Desafios dos processos de alfabetização e letramento e dilemas da formação continuada no Brasil
Authors: Perfeito Márcia Vânia Silvério , Perfeito Vânia Márcia Silvério , Oliveira-Mendes Solange Alves de
Published: January 2025

Este estudo tem como objetivo refletir sobre a alfabetização, o letramento e a formação continuada de professores(as) alfabetizadores(as) no Brasil. Especificamente, busca-se aqui: a) discutir desafios do ensino e da aprendizagem inicial da leitura e da escrita; e b) ampliar o debate acerca de dilemas da formação continuada do docente alfabetizador. Foram realizadas leituras de artigos, livros e entrevistas para refletir sobre desafios e dilemas acerca desses campos de atuação. Dialoga com as concepções teórico-metodológicas defendidas por autores que enfatizam a perspectiva de alfabetizar letrando. As conclusões apontaram que muitos fatores permeiam esses processos e dificultam seu avanço. Dentre eles, algumas controvérsias e polêmicas, sobretudo em torno dos métodos de alfabetização, do momento certo para iniciar esse ensino, bem como a descontinuidade das políticas de formação continuada e a desarticulação com o cotidiano e as atividades da escola.
Alfabetização na Região Norte em tempos de ensino remoto:
Authors: DE SOUZA AMORIM LIMA MARIETE , CASTRO DOS SANTOS TATIANE
Published: January 2025

Este artigo tem como objetivo discutir a alfabetização na Região Norte em tempos de ensino remoto, a partir da pesquisa Alfabetização em Rede, criada em 2020 e  registrada na Plataforma Brasil. Tal pesquisa teve como objetivo principal conhecer e compreender como estava a situação da alfabetizção de crianças no Brasil, durante a pandemia da covid-19. Neste estudo, analisamos os dados específicos da Região Norte, buscando entender fatores que foram únicos nesse contexto regional. Para isso, apresentamos algumas reflexões sobre a pandemia e o ensino remoto, bem como tomamos como base Smolka (2012), Goulart (2014), Braggio (2002), Colello (2021) e Soares (1985, 2004, 2020) para os apontamentos sobre a alfabetização. Os resultados reforçam o importante papel desse espaço de aprendizagem que é a escola, da mediação do professor e da inserção do aluno em práticas reais de interação. Além disso, constatou-se que a maior dificuldade enfrentada pelas professoras alfabetizadoras foi “conseguir que os alunos realizassem as atividades propostas”, dificuldade essa que envolve fatores sociais, econômicos e políticos.
Estratégias de leitura do gênero discursivo informativo
Authors: Pinheiro Viviane Caline de Souza , Santos Adriana Cavalcanti dos
Published: January 2025

Este artigo define por objetivo identificar as estratégias de leitura utilizadas por grupos de alunos que se encontravam em processo de apropriação do sistema de escrita alfabético ao rotacionarem pela estação da leitura de um texto informativo. O percurso metodológico trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa de cunho pesquisa-intervenção a partir do modelo de estações rotacionais em uma turma do segundo ano do Ensino Fundamental anos iniciais. Os resultados identificaram que a principal estratégia de leitura utilizada pelos grupos foi a ativação de conhecimentos de mundo, tendo em vista que os alunos haviam estudado sobre as abelhas antes da intervenção ser realizada; a antecipação de conteúdos ocorreu no momento em que criavam hipóteses para confirmar o uso de determinada palavra; e a localização e/ou retomada (cópia) de informações esteve identificada nas palavras que precisavam ser preenchidas nos espaços durante o processo de leitura do texto, sendo possível perceber que no processo de alfabetização os alunos utilizam as mais variadas estratégias de leitura.
faceta linguística da alfabetização em resumos de teses e dissertações gaúchas no período de 2012 a 2022
Authors: Sperrhake Renata , Piccoli Luciana , Pacheco Godoy Gabriela
Published: January 2025

Este artigo objetiva analisar a produção acadêmica gaúcha em nível de pós-graduação no que se refere aos estudos voltados à faceta linguística da alfabetização. Compõem a empiria analisada 78 resumos de teses e dissertações produzidos em universidades do Rio Grande do Sul no período de 2012 a 2022. As análises realizadas abordam dados da macroestrutura dos resumos, a partir dos quais foi possível identificar aspectos mais gerais referentes à produção do conhecimento no que tange ao ano de publicação, ao nível, à instituição e ao programa de pós-graduação (PPG). A análise da microestrutura permitiu a organização de dez eixos nos quais são discutidos as temáticas dos trabalhos.
alfabetização das crianças das classes populares, no Brasil, nos últimos anos
Authors: Da Silva Correia Souza Fabiana , Tereza Brito Ferreira Andrea , Gomes de Morais Artur
Published: January 2025

A partir de uma revisão da produção bibliográfica recente, analisamos, criticamente, a Base Nacional Comum Curricular (Brasil, 2018) e a já revogada Política Nacional de Alfabetização (Brasil, 2019a), buscando destacar como tais diretrizes oficiais produziram lamentáveis retrocessos nos âmbitos teórico, curricular, de formação continuada de alfabetizadores, do ensino e da avaliação, bem como da produção de materiais e de outros recursos didáticos destinados ao ensino da leitura e da escrita para crianças entre 4 e 8 anos de idade. Ao final de nossas análises, refletimos sobre como tais retrocessos representam obstáculos para que consigamos atingir metas anunciadas, desde 2023, pela nova política que visa garantir a alfabetização no Brasil, o “Compromisso Nacional Criança Alfabetizada”.
Urethral bulking agents and pelvic floor muscle training for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in female patients with multiple sclerosis
Authors: Antoniadis Georgios , Tsikopoulos Ioannis , Tsionga Aikaterini , Galanoulis Konstantinos , Bousdroukis Nikolaos , Samarinas Michael
Published: January 2025

Background: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI), characterized by involuntary urine leakage during increased abdominal pressure, is prevalent among women with multiple sclerosis (MS), significantly impacting their quality of life (QoL). Traditional treatments are less suitable for MS patients due to potential complications, highlighting the need for less invasive alternatives, that is, urethral bulking agents (UBAs) and pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT). UBAs increase urethral tissue volume, while PFMT strengthens pelvic muscles. Despite promising outcomes, their efficacy in MS-related SUI is under-researched. Objective: This study assessed the effectiveness of UBAs and PFMT in managing SUI among female patients with MS. Methods: This nine-month study involved 14 female MS patients with moderate SUI, who were equally divided into two groups to evaluate the effectiveness of UBAs and PFMT. UBAs were administered through injections to enhance urethral resistance, while PFMT used guided exercises to improve pelvic control. Outcomes were assessed in terms of urinary pad usage, scores of International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form, and QoL metrics to evaluate reductions in incontinence and symptom severity. Results: Both treatment groups showed significant improvement with SUI management. Daily pad usage decreased to 0–1 in both groups, with reductions in symptom severity and improvements in QoL scores. UBAs provided quicker symptomatic relief, while PFMT supported long-term management. However, two participants in the PFMT group discontinued follow-up due to MS-related complications, highlighting the challenges of maintaining adherence in progressive conditions. Conclusion: UBAs and PFMT are effective management options for SUI in MS patients, improving symptom control and QoL. This study underscored the importance of individualized, multimodal approaches to optimize outcomes for women with MS-related SUI. Nevertheless, further research is needed for long-term validation.
What does cancer screening have to do with tomato growing?
Authors: Chatanaka Miyo K. , Diamandis Eleftherios P.
Published: January 2025

Cancer screening is considered to be a major strategy for combatting cancer. The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for five cancers, but the strength of evidence about the effectiveness of screening is limited. To gain insights into the efficacy of early detection requires prospective, blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trials with decades of follow-up and inclusion of millions of participants. Recently, Bretthauer et al. estimated lifetime gained with cancer screening tests by using a meta-analysis of 18 large randomized clinical trials which included more than two million subjects. They asked if cancer screening tests are saving lives and how much life is extended due to commonly used cancer screening tests. Colorectal cancer screening with sigmoidoscopy prolonged lifetime by 110 days, while fecal testing and mammography screening did not prolong life. A modest extension of 37 days was noted for prostate cancer screening with prostate-specific antigen testing and 107 days with lung cancer screening using computed tomography, but these estimates were not statistically significant. The authors concluded that current cancer screening strategies do not significantly prolong life. Based on these data, and the known biological behavior of some cancers, we hypothesized that the current strategies of treating cancer, after detection, could be modified to avoid the side effects of screening, which is a major determinant of the patient’s overall survival.
New geographical records of Phyllostomidae (Chiroptera) for the Brazilian Caatinga, with taxonomic notes
Authors: García Franger J. , Ochoa-G José , Falcão Fábio C. , Alvarez Martín Roberto del Valle
Published: January 2025

We report the first confirmed geographical occurrences of three species of leaf-nosed bats (family Phyllostomidae) in the Brazilian Caatinga, based on specimens collected in semideciduous forests and rupestrian grasslands of the Chapada Diamantina National Park. The new records include Artibeus anderseni, A. gnomus (Stenodermatinae), and Rhinophylla pumilio (Rhinophyllinae). Additionally, we expand the known distribution of five taxa previously recorded in other sectors of the Caatinga but either unknown in Bahia state or whose presence in this region is supported by few museum specimens: Uroderma magnirostrum, Micronycteris megalotis, M. minuta, M. sanborni, and Gardnerycteris crenulata. The new findings highlight the need for precise morphological diagnoses of voucher specimens in field surveys and geographical assessments of bat communities from the Caatinga, including the taxonomic revision of historical records. Previous records of species reported in transitional areas between this natural region and the Atlantic Forest suggest that, with additional sampling efforts in other areas, new species could be added to bat inventories in the dry ecosystems of northeastern Brazil.
Everything that Rises Must Converge: How the Policy and Public Responses to Covid-19 in the Education Sphere Impact on Virus Transmission
Authors: Eleftheriou Konstantinos , Ioakimidis Marilou , Johnes Geraint
Published: January 2025

In this paper, a two-stage approach is used to model international data on the spread of COVID-19. We find evidence of two convergence clubs, one with a higher and one with a lower COVID-19 death rate. We also find evidence to support the hypothesis that relatively high levels of educational attainment in a population predicts a lower COVID-19 death rate among individuals 65 or more years of age. We speculate that this is attributable to more informed prosocial behaviours directed toward elderly people in the form of adherence to guidelines intended to reduce spread of the virus.
Entre hostilidades e prazeres efêmeros
Authors: Cesar Lopes Torres Carmen Ligia , Pedro Jaime  , Lima Bandeira Mariana
Published: January 2025

Este artigo tem como objetivo identificar os nexos entre a lógica do capitalismo neoliberal, a racionalização instrumental, que marca o modelo de gestão dominante nesse sistema econômico, e o sofrimento psíquico no trabalho. Foram utilizados aportes teóricos da sociologia crítica, da sociologia clínica e da psicodinâmica do trabalho para abordar o entrelaçamento das dimensões macrossocial, mesossocial e microssocial desse fenômeno e compreender a adesão dos indivíduos que vivenciam o sofrimento psíquico nas organizações. Uma pesquisa qualitativa, com base em 12 narrativas de vida, foi empreendida com profissionais de publicidade da cidade de São Paulo. Essa categoria foi escolhida porque, na dimensão macrossocial, ela é responsável pela comunicação que sustenta a reprodutibilidade do sistema econômico; na dimensão mesossocial, as agências espelham as tensões da concorrência do mundo empresarial; e na dimensão microssocial, a relação de trabalho no setor é permeada pela informalidade e pela criatividade. Os achados da pesquisa evidenciam que, diante do crescente individualismo e competitividade que marcam o capitalismo neoliberal, os trabalhadores projetam ideais pessoais no quadro organizacional, racionalizando seu desejo em prol das metas das empresas. Consequentemente, eles extrapolam os seus limites físicos e psíquicos. A investigação também mostrou que, ao delegar responsabilidade e autonomia para os trabalhadores, a gestão flexível funciona como agente estressor na dinâmica da psiqué no contexto contemporâneo.
Memórias do futuro no espaço urbano de São Paulo
Authors: Ferrari Nunes Mônica Rebecca , Bin Marco Antônio
Published: January 2025

Este trabalho apresenta resultados parciais de uma pesquisa desenvolvida no CNPq, que almeja entender como, em diferentes culturas, são produzidas memórias do futuro. O artigo tem como objetivo investigar essas memórias no espaço social urbano. Parte-se da hipótese de que heterotopias e utopias codificam esse modo de lembrar, cuja lógica é menos a marca de um passado estanque e mais expectações e planos de ação. Com base em teóricos das Ciências Sociais e Humanas e em pesquisa de campo junto a pessoas em situação de rua, em São Paulo, espera-se demonstrar que, em certas circunstâncias, memórias do futuro podem criar outros mundos possíveis.
Materiais para uma reconstrução da dialética na Comunicação
Authors: Dourado Bastos Manoel
Published: January 2025

Apresentamos neste artigo materiais para uma reconstrução da dialética na Comunicação. Num primeiro momento, reconhecemos como a categoria de indústria cultural elaborada por Adorno e Horkheimer é exposta em termos dialéticos desentranhados do próprio objeto, ao realizar os resultados históricos da crise do capitalismo liberal e as condições de sua continuidade, já em termos de capitalismo monopolista. Num segundo momento, discutimos a cisão teórica promovida pela crítica reconstrutiva de Habermas que, em nome da Comunicação, se desacoplou da teoria do valor de Marx e, consequentemente, de seu método dialético. Num sentido oposto, buscamos na Nova Leitura de Marx (NLM) a persistência da dialética como abordagem adequada do capitalismo. Pela intermediação de Ruy Fausto e da teoria da derivação do Estado, reconhecemos como a linha trilhada pela NLM chega até a Economia Política da Comunicação que, em César Bolaño, reconhece a comunicação como forma social e a crítica dialética como método do pensamento comunicacional.
The Effect of Platelet-Rich Fibrin and Low-Level Laser Therapy Associated with Simplified Papilla Preservation Flaps in the Management of Supra-Alveolar Periodontal Defects
Authors: Subramanian Sangeetha , PSG Prakash , Singh Vijayanth , Appukuttan Devapriya , John Victor Dhayanand , RT Devi Bala , Madapusi Balaji Thodur , Reda Rodolfo , Testarelli Luca , Patil Shankargouda
Published: January 2025

The current study aimed to evaluate and compare the effect of Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) and Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) on the clinical outcomes when supraalveolar defects were accessed with Simplified Papilla Preservation Flap (SPPF). Forty-five patients presenting with supra-alveolar defects were allocated into three study groups with 15 patients in each group. SPPF approach was performed in each group with the addition of PRF and LLLT in the test groups. In all the study groups, a significant reduction in pocket depth was observed (P<0.001) at 6 months after therapy. The Relative Attachment Gain was significantly higher in the PRF Group (P<0.001) and in the Control Group (P=0.02) at six months compared to baseline. The study groups failed to show significant differences between them when clinical parameters were compared at six months.
El marcador de organización discursiva «a ver» y sus posibles equivalentes en francés: causas de la enunciación y posicionamientos subjetivos
Authors: García-Negroni María-Marta , Hernández Patricia-C.
Published: January 2025

En este artículo, abordamos los empleos discursivos de la forma a ver como marca de posicionamiento subjetivo sobre el discurso propio o sobre el decir ajeno. Enmarcado en el enfoque dialógico de la argumentación y la polifonía (García Negroni/otros 2023), nuestro estudio examina las instrucciones dialógico-argumentativas contenidas en el marcador y explora las formas que, en francés, aparecen en contextos semejantes. Para ello, se analizan enunciados, en español rioplatense y en francés, provenientes de blogs, redes sociales y comentarios en la web. Del análisis cualitativo de los datos, se desprende que la enunciación de a ver exhorta a recuperar como su causa dialógica un marco de discurso general que marca el pasaje de un decir inicial X a la necesidad de una consideración más detenida y profunda de ese decir X. En francés, se registran afinidades con las formas voyons, voyons voir, ben voyons, bah voyons, écoute/écoutez y allons.
Antecedentes del léxico náutico americano en textos no especializados de los siglos XVI y XVII
Authors: Cáceres-Lorenzo M.-Teresa
Published: January 2025

Los diccionarios diferenciales del español americano del siglo XXI registran parte del léxico de la navegación de los siglos XVI y XVII. Su análisis confirma que conviven marinerismos léxicos con nuevos significados americanos, junto a otros que aún conservan su sentido náutico. El objetivo de esta investigación es recopilar y analizar cuantitativamente las voces de origen náutico que aparecen en 60 obras de los siglos XVI y XVII y que se localizan en los repertorios lexicográficos diferenciales actuales. Los datos cuantitativos se recopilan con una metodología de fundamentación textual. De esta manera se obtiene un total de 98 marinerismos, más de la mitad de los cuales evidencian una adaptación semántica, un 35 % son americanismos de frecuencia, y tan solo un 7 % son indigenismos. Los resultados permiten conocer los antecedentes textuales del léxico marinero americano, y valorar el uso de estos términos en los primeros siglos de la formación del español americano.
Poéticas de la ruralidad en la España contemporánea: lenguaje, memoria e idealización
Authors: Molina-Gil Raúl
Published: January 2025

Frente a la presencia mayoritaria de lo urbano, asistimos desde hace algunos años a un auge en las representaciones culturales de la ruralidad que ha implicado a diversos géneros, como la narrativa, el ensayo o la poesía. En este artículo queremos enfocar este último, probablemente el menos atendido, con el objetivo de ofrecer un estudio que dé cuenta de las líneas de fuerza que articulan las poéticas de la ruralidad en la España actual. A partir de las obras de poetas como Fruela Fernández, Juan Carlos Reche, Maribel Andrés Llamero, Hasier Larretxea, Daniel Fernández Rodríguez o María Sánchez, ofrecemos cuatro calas analíticas que constatan las vías principales de acercamiento a lo rural desde la poesía: la recuperación del lenguaje dialectal, el uso de las herramientas de la memoria, la representación de la ruralidad desde la ruralidad y la idealización de lo rural.
La obra prosística de José López Rubio: una revisión biobibliográfica inédita
Authors: Sbriziolo Carola
Published: January 2025

En este trabajo se presenta por primera vez una revisión biobibliográfica de la obra en prosa de José López Rubio, autor conocido principalmente por su producción dramática. La recopilación del corpus aporta, de manera sistematizada, títulos, fechas y canales de difusión y es precedida por una breve discusión sobre la producción narrativa del escritor, donde se brindan también nuevos datos sobre su vida y su obra. Como conclusión, se pone de manifiesto la extensa producción de textos en prosa de López Rubio, de diversa índole y para diferentes públicos, que incluye alrededor de cuatrocientos cincuenta escritos.
Desacuerdos y contradicciones en la historia gramatical hispánica: propuesta teórica y aplicación a los tratados escolares españoles e hispanoamericanos de los siglos XIX y XX
Authors: Zamorano-Aguilar Alfonso
Published: January 2025

En este artículo se aborda el tema de la contradicción desde la historiografía gramatical. Para ello, se ofrece (1) una propuesta teórico-metodológica que permita sistematizar el universo de la contradicción; y (2) una aplicación de dicha propuesta a distintas calas de la tradición escolar hispánica (siglos XIX y XX). Se concluye, entre otros aspectos, que (i) el centro de los fenómenos contradictorios está en el carácter consciente o inconsciente de los gramáticos y, también, en la interpretación historiográfica; (ii) la contradicción es inherente a la tradición, de manera que los tratadistas acometen estrategias para sistematizarla y normalizarla; (iii) se trata de fenómenos multifocales que afectan a términos y conceptos, y están motivados por factores internos y externos; (iv) posibles consecuencias: multiplicidad de criterios, neologismos, riqueza de argumentaciones y contraargumentaciones; (v) permiten interpretar el proceso de asimilación de una teoría, en donde el binomio tradición e innovación se manifiesta como central.
The Animal does not Exist, or Why Sex is Politics?
Authors:   Ural Federal University, Gordok P.
Published: January 2025

From the perspective of Lacanian psychoanalysis, the abstraction of the Animal reveals the specific reality of the gap between Substance and Subject that mediates human subjectivity. The monstrosity we observe in animals reflects the constitutive trauma from which human becoming begins. The constitutive trauma is intimately connected to the fundamental antagonism of the Real and, following it, to sexual difference. The displacement of sexual difference from consideration, in turn, discredits attempts to emancipate sexuality (in the psychoanalytic sense) by blocking the political potential of psychoanalysis. “Impossible” view, or the view from the perspective of trauma, of sexual difference, of the rupture between Substance and Subject, is the Human view of the self through the optics of the Animal inherent in ourselves. The viewpoint taken by psychoanalysis, which is opposed to any neutrality, makes genuine emancipatory action, thinkable as impossible, available.
Sanctuaries: Resistance, New Ontologies and Politics
Authors:   Independents researcher, Mefed M. V.
Published: January 2025

The text examines the concepts of nonhuman animal agency and resistance through an analysis of animal sanctuaries, which are conceptualized as laboratories for developing new interspecies interactions. It emphasizes the distinction between shelters and sanctuaries, focusing on how non-human animals can actively participate in shaping and transforming the spaces they inhabit. The analysis is framed within the theoretical perspective of Science, Technology, and Society (STS), drawing on the work of Annemarie Mol and Bruno Latour. The text also references Sue Donaldson and Will Kymlicka to support the argument for recognizing nonhuman animals as members of the political community, advocating for their active role in decision-making regarding their own lives.
Multifactorial Methodology of Assessing the Quality of Cellular Network Coverage
Authors:   Ural Federal University named after first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Kozlovskiy A. T.
Published: January 2025

In this article, we analyze technique of detection of mobile radio bases station (BTS) locations and their coverage areas. The methodology makes it possible to improve the reliability of real coverage areas detection for telecommunications operator in Russian Federation regions due to application of statistical analytical methods. This methodology includes receiving statistical data about mobile radio communication quality; creating the BTS coverage areas in the local district based on open data sources; modeling the coating density of mobile radio BTS in athe specific region of Russia. We give an example of instrumental assessment of the network coverage quality for one mobile network provider in the district of Ural Federal University and specify this provider’s BTS coverage area and sector borders using graphic methods.
Transformations of Three-element Low-pass Filters for Unequal Loads
Authors:   Freelance scientist, Gusev B. V. , Letavin D. A. ,   Ural Federal University named after first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin
Published: January 2025

The aim of the work is to analyse and select the methods of converting a symmetrical low-pass filter (LPF) into the asymmetrical one with different source and load resistances. For example, to convert in the half of the symmetrical LPF synthesised for equal loads, all the resistances by the conversion coefficient r are multiplied and connected the converted parts of the filter. Three-element P and T-shaped LPFs with the Chebyshev approximation of the squares of the moduli of the transfer functions |S21(Ω)|2 and the reflection coefficients |S11(Ω)|2 are considered. A comparison of LPFs converted by different methods is performed. Tables of normalised values of LPF elements for different ratios of signal source and load resistances are compiled. It is demonstrated that the use of optimal LPFs makes it possible to take into account a higher value of the signal source (active device) reactivity in their composition, or to expand the frequency band.
Analysis of Broadband Horn Antenna Designs Based on the Vivaldi Antenna
Authors:   Ural Federal University named after first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, 19 Mira Str., Ekaterinburg, 620062, Russia, Korotkov A. N. , Lozhkin A. N. ,   Ural Federal University named after first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, 19 Mira Str., Ekaterinburg, 620062, Russia
Published: January 2025

A review of the current state of development in wideband horn antenna design is presented in this paper.The main constructive features of most such antennas are two matching edges embedded into the aperture after some straight section. Many works focus on various forms of horns, with pyramidal and periodic sidewall horn being standard for the most popular operating frequency range of 1–18 GHz. Coaxial-waveguide transition (CWT) has many designs and is an essential element of all antenna structures. A conventional CWT and resonant chamber structure consists of a rectangular cavity into which two straight sections are inserted, but it is not widely used because it does not have a broad operating frequency band and negatively affects the radiation pattern. Inside the horn, often between the matching edges or at their ends, diverse lenses can be found that improve the radiation patterns in the high-frequency range. It was revealed that nonstandard resonator chamber structures usually have a broader operating frequency range, while both the design of the matching edges and the shape of the horn itself also influence the range to a lesser extent.
Assessment of the state of the urban environment by the lichenoindication method
Authors: Belyakova Olga , Yushin Vasily , Kurasova Yulia , Persian Ksenia , Kozhikina Ksenia
Published: January 2025

The conducted studies were aimed at assessing the degree of atmospheric air pollution in the city of Kursk by the method of lichenoindication. As a result of the study, it was revealed that bioindication, in particular with the use of lichens, is an effective tool for assessing the state of the urban environment. Lichens, being sensitive indicators of changes in air quality, reflect environmental changes and the level of anthropogenic impact. During the assessment of the environmental situation in the city, data were collected demonstrating the level of air pollution, as well as the impact of various factors on the state of ecosystems. It was revealed that the assessment of the area of the projective lichen cover of tree trunks makes it possible to establish a link between their distribution and the concentration of pollutants. At the same time, the revealed dependence confirms that an increase in the content of pollutants in the atmosphere negatively affects the condition of lichens, and the compiled map of the zoning of the territory of the city of Kursk in terms of environmental quality allows you to visualize the ecological situation in the city.
Thus, the results of this study emphasize the importance of using bioindication in environmental monitoring systems and can be used to identify areas with high levels of pollution, develop plans to improve atmospheric air quality and environmental protection, as well as help in planning landscaping, the need to take measures to reduce emissions of harmful substances and inform the public about the current state of the environment in the city, which is of key importance for the conservation of biodiversity and public health.
Ways to strengthen Russia’s economic security by improving the functioning of the country's monetary system
Authors: Makhinenko Maria , Korneva Galina
Published: January 2025

The presented study examines in detail the state of the Russian monetary system in the context of the country's economic security. It is highlighted that in modern political and economic conditions, the monetary system is one of the most vulnerable links. The main problems are related to the negative impact of foreign financial capital, which seeks to displace Russian products from international markets and gain access to the country's strategic resources. This study examined the current state of the Russian monetary system as one of the weakest links in the country's economic security. The importance of ensuring economic security in the context of the macroeconomic situation, the influence of foreign financial capital, and the conditions for maintaining the national interests of the Russian Federation was emphasized. In addition, the strategic objectives of the investment policy of economically developed countries in relation to the Russian Federation, as well as methods of unfair competition, including ousting Russian enterprises from the international market and gaining access to strategically important resources of the Russian Federation, were analyzed. Moreover, this article presents a detailed classification of threats divided into external (for example, loss of positions in foreign markets, sanctions policy, high mobility of financial markets) and internal (for example, a protracted financial and economic crisis, weakening of the financial and credit system, criminalization of economic relations). The study also focuses on the need to respect national interests and improve the effectiveness of the monetary system for sustainable development. Important tasks relate to countering capital outflow, stimulating long-term investments, improving the legal framework and creating conditions for the successful functioning of the economy.
The role of artificial intelligence in the modern development of industrial automation
Authors: Goncharov Andrey
Published: January 2025

Scientific and technological progress has dramatically changed the structure of society, especially in the field of employment. The increasing complexity of economic systems has led to an increase in the number of specialists in management and information technology, while jobs in the manufacturing sector are declining. Modern society has entered the era of the fourth industrial revolution, which has already begun to automate production processes, which, in turn, contributes to the growth of labor productivity and competitiveness of countries. The fourth industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0, promises complete automation and integration of all physical assets into a single digital ecosystem. This concept covers many technologies, including the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics. The innovations emerging from this revolution will not only change the industrial landscape, but also create new opportunities for collaboration in the global economy. Artificial intelligence, first identified by John McCarthy in 1956, is a field of computer science that deals with the creation of systems that can imitate human cognitive functions. Despite the lack of a single definition, AI covers many areas, including neurocybernetics and black-box cybernetics. These approaches help create systems that can process data and make decisions similar to the human mind. Key areas of research include the development of natural language interfaces, pattern recognition, and the creation of intelligent robots. Deep learning, implemented using neural networks, opens up new horizons in data analysis and optimization of production processes. However, despite all the achievements, AI technologies face limitations, such as the need for large volumes of data for training. The introduction of AI into production processes may lead to job losses, raising concerns about the future of human labor in the context of automation.
Environmental consequences of unauthorized landfills and their biochemical impact on soil: a case study of the Nadym district in the Yamalo-Nenets autonomous okrug
Authors: Islamgaliev Sergey , Pinaev Vladimir
Published: January 2025

The development of industry and the active exploitation of natural resources inevitably lead to an increase in waste volumes, which, in the absence of proper control and disposal, become a serious environmental threat. Illegal dumpsites represent one of the most pressing problems of modern society, as their negative impact affects not only soils but also water resources. Toxic substances, such as heavy metals and organic compounds from the waste, gradually infiltrate the soil, disrupting its structure and biochemical processes. Through the soil, pollutants seep into groundwater, spreading to water systems, including rivers and lakes. As a result, sources of drinking water become contaminated, posing a serious threat to human life and health. Heavy metals, with their cumulative properties, can accumulate in body tissues, gradually depleting its resources and causing dysfunctions in vital organs. The authors of the study conducted an analysis of waste sources, their composition, and their impact on the environment, as well as examined biochemical processes occurring in contaminated soils and water. Special attention was given to the impact of dumpsites on the health of indigenous peoples of the Far North, for whom melted snow and ice serve as the sole source of water during the winter. The article also proposes practical measures to address this issue, including improving the waste management system, introducing innovative processing technologies such as mobile pyrolysis units, tightening control over environmental violations, and increasing accountability for the organization of illegal dumpsites.
Changes in muscle activity of selected muscles during walking in high-heeled shoes on a treadmill
Authors: Čuj Jakub , Gajdoš Miloslav , Nechvátal Pavol , Grus Cyril , Macej Michal , Demjanovič Kendrová Lucia
Published: January 2025

The aim of the study was to investigate how walking in high heels on a treadmill affects the changes in timing of activation in selected lower limb muscles, pelvic muscles, and upper trunk muscles in young women. Surface electromyography (EMG) was used for data collection of selected muscles on the right half of the body: m. pectoralis major, m. trapezius pars transversa, m. obliquus abdominis externus, m. erector spinae in the lumbar spine, m. gluteus medius, m. gluteus maximus, m. rectus femoris, m. biceps femoris-caput longum. The research group consisted of 30 women (age: 24.2 ± 2.3 years; weight: 57 ± 3.2kg; height: 1.65 ± 0.04m). Statistical significance in changes in timing was confirmed for seven of the measured muscles. The timing of the m. trapezius muscle was not statistically affected by changes in walking in high heels (HH), but HH and treadmill walking increased the intensity of muscle contraction in all monitored muscles. Walking on a treadmill in flat shoes (FS) similarly increases the intensity of muscle contraction. This work expands the theoretical knowledge of bipedal locomotion in HH on a treadmill.
How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact the relationship between residential environments and older rural adults' physical activity levels?
Authors: Lee Minyong , Lee Sung-Jin , Robinson S. Renee
Published: January 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic may have influenced the physical activity levels of older adults in rural areas due to the impact of community shutdowns and government regulations. The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in the physical activity of rural older adults during the pandemic as well as the environmental and social barriers and facilitators associated with their participation. Material and methods: The data were collected in two-time frames: prepandemic from 2019-2020 (Survey I, n=153) and the pandemic in 2020 (Survey II, n=301). In the survey questionnaire, PASE (Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly) was employed to assess physical activity levels of rural older adults. Also, additional questions relating to perceived residential environment were used. Results: Comparing the two survey groups, there were no significant group differences in PASE scores, perceived residential environments, and demographic characteristics of rural older adults. However, there were significant mean differences of PASE scores by demographic variables of Survey I (age, education, marital status) and Survey II (ethnicity, marital status, income), respectively. When comparing perceived residential environments and social relations through the demographic variables of Survey I and Survey II, respectively, significant mean differences were found in both survey groups in terms of age. Multiple regression analyses reveal rural older adults who rated higher satisfaction rate for a town environment and higher connection with family and friends were likely to have higher physical activity scores. Conclusion: The study’s findings can increase understanding of the unique perceived benefits and barriers associated with physical activity during a pandemic for rural older adults.
Development of an intelligent system for fruit detection and cutting using computer vision
Authors: Comina Mayra , Verdugo Alexandra , Comina Jorge , Verdugo Walter
Published: January 2025

In the food industry, process automation is essential for improving efficiency, productivity, and ensuring product quality. Computer vision has emerged as a powerful tool for the automated detection, classification, and manipulation of fruits and other foods (Fan et al., 2024). This technology enables precise and rapid identification of characteristics such as type, ripeness, and quality, facilitating processes like classification, packaging, and quality control (Patil et al., 2023).
Implementation of Kaizen Approach and Six Sigma Methodology to Improve Organic Eggs Productivity
Authors: Torres Maribel , Quitiaquez William , Simbaña Isaac , Quitiaquez Patricio
Published: January 2025

The case study was carried out on a farm that has an ecological philosophy and its main income is the production of organic eggs. Those come from hens that are not exposed to stress or confinement and are fed with products without high percentages of hormones and chemicals (Sokołowicz et al., 2019). The monthly production of eggs on the farm is around 13 500 units distributed in Cotacachi, Imbabura. Due to the high production of eggs, it is necessary to implement a methodology that maintains the quality of the eggs.