bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Global second order effects in reinforced concrete buildings: simplified criterion based on Galerkin’s method
Authors: Cunha Rafael Nunes da , Vieira Camila de Sousa , Gomes Rainara Souza , Silva Ludmila dos Santos da , Mendes Ludmilson Abritta , Amorim David Leonardo Nascimento de Figueiredo
Published: January 2024

Abstract Global second order effects in reinforced concrete buildings can be estimated using numerical or simplified methods, such as the γz coefficient, presented in the Brazilian standard. This paper proposes a new simplified parameter, which is deduced by the Galerkin’s Method by Weighted Residuals. In order to evaluate the accuracy of the proposed methodology, 42 planar frames (21 framed system structures and 21 dual system structures) were analysed in terms of internal forces and displacements. Such results were compared to those obtained by the γz coefficient and to the reference results obtained throughout a geometric nonlinear elastic finite element program. The precision of the results was defined by statistical analyses, which showed that the results using the proposed parameter were closer to the reference ones, even in the recommended range for using the γz coefficient.
Diversidad de especies leñosas y su relación con variables ambientales en bosques post-minería del Chocó Biogeográfico
Authors: Torres-Torres Jhon Jerley , Quinto Mosquera Harley , Medina-Arroyo Henry Hernan
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: Analizar la diversidad de especies leñosas y su relación con variables ambientales en bosques post-minería del Chocó Biogeográfico. Materiales y métodos: Se establecieron 10 unidades de muestreo de 0,25 ha en bosques post-minería de 15 y 35 años de recuperación (cinco en cada bosque). Se caracterizó la vegetación leñosa con DAP ≥ 5 cm. Se tomaron muestras de suelo y se representó gráficamente la riqueza de especies en curvas de especie área y especie individuo. Se analizó la distribución de abundancia de especies (SAD). La ordenación se efectuó mediante el RDA y, finalmente, se realizó la partición de varianza, seleccionando como variables la matriz de suelo (específicamente contenido de fósforo - P y potasio - K) y matriz espacial (PCNM 2). Resultados: Se observó que los bosques post-minería de 15 años fueron más diversos que los de 35 años. La abundancia de especies se distribuyó de forma lognormal y la ordenación permitió la identificación de cuatro grupos. Uno de los grupos se explicó por la ubicación de las parcelas (variable espacial) y tres por variables ambientales (contenido de P y K). La partición de varianza permitió identificar que las diferencias en composición florística de los bosques post-minería de 15 y 35 años son mayormente explicadas por las variables ambientales con un 40%, mientras que a nivel espacial la variación es nula. Conclusión: La variabilidad florística de los sitios muestreados se relaciona con el tipo e intensidad de intervención minera, los nutrientes del suelo y, en cierta medida, con la ubicación de los individuos arbóreos.
Vertebrate cave fauna troglobite and troglophile of the karst system of La Paz, in the Andean Region of Colombia, with notes on local extinction record
Authors: Castellanos-Morales Cesar A , Bautista-Ortega Jaime , Santillán-Fernández Alberto , Huicab-Pech Zulema G , Poot-Delgado Carlos A , Sosa-González Wadi Elim
Published: January 2024

La Paz is a municipality located in the Eastern Andes of Colombia and has a great variety of hipogean and epigean karstic environments. Different speleological explorations carried out in the last decades in La Paz region have reported the existence of at least 23 subterranean environments including caves, caverns, grottos, holes, and sinkholes, of which the most remarkable due to its vertical depth is the Hoyo del Aire, a Sima-type geological formation with a vertical drop greater than 140 m and a diameter of 130 m. The presence of troglobite and troglophile vertebrate fauna was rereported, in only 17 of the 23 hypogean environments explored. The locations were visited in 2017 and 2019 and the existence of seven genera and 10 species including birds, bats, and fish were recorded, and of these, two species being endemic with their distribution restricted to the department of Santander. Additional data on the species analyzed including origin, common name, geographic distribution, and conservation status following IUCN threat categories are presented. Finally, the local extinction of a bird population extirpated from the Hoyo del Aire subterranean habitat is reported. The authors suggest that the national and municipal environmental authorities recognize the karstic area of La Paz as an area of environmental interest for conservation and regulated tourist use.
Selección de introducciones de lulo Solanum spp. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) al ataque del pasador del fruto Neoleucinodes elegantalis Guenée
Authors: Pineda Maria , Bacca Tito , Lagos-Burbano Tulio César
Published: January 2024

El pasador de la fruta Neoleucinodes elegantalis (Guenée, 1854) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) es considerada la principal plaga del cultivo de lulo (Solanum spp.) en Colombia. La actividad alimenticia de las larvas causa severos daños a la pulpa de la fruta y su control depende principalmente del uso de insecticidas químicos. La evaluación de los recursos genéticos endémicos puede ofrecer a las plantas alternativas basadas en la resistencia para ser incluidas en estrategias de manejo sostenible de esta plaga. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar 23 introducciones locales de lulo al ataque de N. elegantalis, con el fin de identificar fuentes potenciales de resistencia o tolerancia a la plaga. Durante un ciclo de cultivo a campo abierto de nueve meses, se realizaron ocho evaluaciones de las siguientes variables: porcentaje de infestación de N. elegantalis, peso de fruto, diámetro ecuatorial de fruto, grosor del exocarpio y mesocarpio, número de tricomas y dureza. Los resultados del análisis de correlación de Pearson, de sendero permitieron determinar que la variable de mayor importancia fue el número de tricomas en los frutos. Estos resultados permitieron seleccionar tres selecciones que presentaron resistencia (PL-35) o tolerancia (SqEFma017 y Sqm36) al ataque de N. elegantalis, y que presentan gran potencial para desarrollar programas de mejoramiento genético del cultivo de lulo con el objetivo de controlar de forma sostenible el ataque del pasador del fruto.
The Relationship Between Renewable Energy Consumption and Stock Market Capitalisation and Carbon Emissions: Insights from G20 Countries
Authors: AYRIÇAY Yücel , KILIÇ Meltem , AYDINGÜLÜ SAKALSIZ Seren
Published: January 2024

The research question of whether carbon emissions affect the economic growth and financial development of countries is discussed in the literature. Based on this, this study examines the relationship between carbon emissions (CO2) market capitalisation and renewable energy consumption, which are financial development indicators. The model established with the carbon emissions, renewable energy consumption, market value, fixed capital investments and gross domestic product indicators of the G20 countries between 1992 and 2018 was tested with panel data cointegration analysis and panel causality analysis. As a result of the empirical analysis, it has been found that there is a statistically significant and negative relationship between renewable energy consumption, market capitalisation and carbon emissions, and there is a bidirectional causality relationship between market capitalisation and carbon emissions. The results are that the effective use of energy and the developments in the financial system will contribute to sustainable development policies.
Determination of the Factors Affecting Divorce in Türkiye According to Gender: A Research with TUIK Data
Authors: KURU SÖNMEZ Özlem , YAKUT Emre
Published: January 2024

This study aims to determine the factors affecting the divorces of men and women in Türkiye and the effects of these factors on the probability of divorce. For this purpose, the survey data of 24200 people, 55% women and 45% men were used in the Family Structure Research carried out by TUIK in 2016. In the research, Pearson’s chi-square analysis was performed first to determine the factors affecting the divorces of individuals. Then, logit and probit regression analyses were applied to the variables found to be significant. As a result of the analysis, it was determined that some of the sociodemographic and socioeconomic variables significantly affect individuals' divorce status.
Sosyal Koruma Harcamalarının Gelir Eşitsizliği Üzerindeki Etkisi: Türkiye Örneği
Authors: YILMAZ Tarık Zeki , RAKICI Cemil
Published: January 2024

Gelir dağılımı, başta ekonomi olmak üzere birçok alanda olumsuzluklara neden olmaktadır. Gelir dağılımının piyasa güçlerine bırakıldığında kendi başına giderilememesi nedeniyle hükümetler, uyguladıkları politikalarla gelir dağılımına müdahale etmektedirler. Bu bağlamda, hükümetlerin yaptıkları sosyal koruma harcamalarının gelir dağılımı eşitsizliği üzerindeki etkisi çalışmanın konusunu oluşturmaktadır. Türkiye’de sosyal koruma harcamalarının alt bileşenleri ile birlikte gelir dağılımı eşitsizliği üzerindeki uzun dönemli etkisinin ölçülmesi, çalışmanın özgün değerini oluşturmaktadır. Bu noktadan hareketle, Türkiye’de 1987-2018 döneminde yapılan sosyal koruma harcamalarının alt bileşenleriyle birlikte gelir eşitsizliği üzerindeki etkisi ARDL modeli yardımıyla analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, Türkiye’de sağlık harcamaları haricinde sosyal koruma harcamalarının gelir dağılımı eşitsizliğini azalttığını ortaya koymaktadır.
selSeq: A method for the enrichment of non-polyadenylated RNAs including enhancer and long non-coding RNAs for sequencing v2
Authors: D Limberis Jason , Ernst Joel
Published: January 2024

Non-polyadenylated RNA includes a large subset of crucial regulators of RNA expression and constitutes a substantial portion of the transcriptome, playing essential roles in gene regulation. For example, enhancer RNAs are long non-coding RNAs that perform enhancer-like functions, are bi-directionally transcribed, and usually lack polyA tails. This paper presents a novel method, selSeq, that selectively removes mRNA and pre-mRNA from samples to enable the selective sequencing of crucial regulatory elements, including non-polyadenylated RNAssuch as long non-coding RNA, enhancer RNA, and non-canonical mRNA.
The Effectiveness of YouTube Media to Improve Knowledge and Literacy of Elementary School Students
Authors: Mulya Muhammad Alvan , Maryanti Rina , Wulandary Verra , Irawan Asep Rudi
Published: January 2024

Indonesia's low literacy rate makes Indonesia lagging behind several other countries. The purpose of this study is to improve technological literacy in school students. This study uses the YouTube application as a medium to improve technological literacy. The method used is descriptive quantitative with an approach using a pre-experimental method in the form of a one-group pre-test post-test design. The results of this study an increase in knowledge of technological literacy by 42%. The pre-test result of 28% increased to 70% after being given treatment. YouTube media is proven to be able to improve technological literacy in elementary school students and can be used as a technology literacy media.
The Education and History of Timur Lenk from Uzbekistan
Authors: Mirzabek Ruzmetov
Published: January 2024

This paper briefly examines Timur Lenk, a great Muslim conqueror from Uzbekistan, from an educational perspective. This paper is crucial for educating our generation, particularly the Muslim generation that includes prominent Muslims with broad perspectives who have conquered the world. For Muslim countries to improve their socioeconomic standing, this paper is intended to advance their spirit. At the moment, these countries still have limited socioeconomic conditions.
A Study of Consumer Satisfaction Towards E-Banking Facilities Provided by Private Sector Banks with The Reference Vita City and Its Correlation with The Level of Education
Authors: Dhairyasheel Jadhav Sundar , Sambhaji Thorat Shubhada
Published: January 2024

Once upon a time, bank banking services do not provide multiple banking services. The customer of the bank is ca not use the e-banking services after some time banking sector analysis the market environment and provided the various types of banking services. Every customer is the king of the market. In the market, every businessman knows the demand of the customer and they produce the product which is satisfied their need and wants. Nowadays the banking sector adopts the new technology in their sector e-banking services plays an essential role in the banking sector. This facility attracts every customer to our bank If the banking services can not accept the new technology they do not survive very well in the market. E-banking services are provided to the customer with various types of facilities like Electronic fund transfer, mobile banking, Internet banking, Debit card, Credit card, and NEFT. All services are provided to the customer at less cost of transaction and it is very easy to use. This study helps to know the satisfaction of the customer towards E-banking facilities provided by private sector banks in Vita city.
Counseling on The Benefits of Eating Vegetables for The Health of The Body
Authors: Wafi Rigyalfa Da , Nandiyanto Asep Bayu Dani
Published: January 2024

This study purpose was conducted to socialize about the benefits, types, and content of vitamins contained in vegetables that are commonly consumed by youth organizations /Karang Taruna members. Learning is done using PowerPoint media and its exposure is assisted by Zoom Meeting media and Whatsapp groups. And in this study, we spread 20 questions of pretest questionnaires before socialization and 20 post - test questions after socialization. The target of this study is a member of the organization Bulog Complex, Bekasi, Indonesia which consists of as many as 20 people. The results of the study conducted by the authors showed that members of the organization are interested in gaining deeper knowledge about vegetables, and want to be more routine to eat vegetables after getting socialization. This study concludes that most members of the Youth organization are interested in knowing more about vegetables and their benefits.
Design and Development of 3-Dimensional Model of Human Circulatory System to Teach a Concept of Biology in Senior Secondary Schools
Authors: Babalola Ebenezer Omolafe
Published: January 2024

Instructional resources guarantee maximum value and effectiveness in the teaching and learning process. The instrument of instruction is communication which must be skillfully designed and developed if the objective of the instruction is to be accomplished. Models are a direct replica of real objects or figures. They are made in place of the original figure or object and used as such in place of the original. Inability to have access to mammalian internal organs is one of the challenges in teaching some concepts in Biology. Hence, we need to develop a 3-dimensional model of the human circulatory system to teach a concept in Biology. The findings revealed that the 3-dimensional automated model of the human circulatory system was successfully developed with materials sourced from the environment. Such materials include Plaster of Paris (POP), Top gum, White Cement, Car Paint (white), Acrylic Paint (Blue and Red), Tissue Paper, Binding Wire, Painting Brush, Silicon Gum, Sandpaper. This study recommended among others that management of secondary schools should make provision for the local 3-D model to be used as teaching aids for effective instructional delivery in their respective schools.
Information Communication Technology (ICT)-Based Instructional Software and Its Effectiveness in Teaching High School Geometry
Authors: Arciosa Ramil M.
Published: January 2024

The study aimed at developing and testing an ICT-based instructional software called UBDGEOMESYS, to facilitate students’ learning of selected topics in Mathematics. It is a researcher-created program that uses a language known as Microsoft Visual Basic. The respondents of the study included 2 groups of second-year Special class students of Koronadal National Comprehensive High School (KNCHS). Data for analyses were the scores from tests administered before and after the instruction. Validity and reliability activities were done to ensure the quality of the tool. The evaluation showed that the ICT-based material was of good quality along with its content, technical and instructional value. The analysis also indicated that the learning achievement of students exposed to the instructional software (R2 = 0.284) was reasonably higher than those who utilized the traditional way (R2=0.05).
Design and Development of Human Excretory System Model to Teach A Biology Concept in Ilorin, Nigeria
Authors: Olumorin Charles Olabode , Babalola Ebenezer Omolafe , Ayoola Desire Adunola
Published: January 2024

Meaningful instruction takes place only with the appropriate use of instructional materials, especially in their real form. Inability to have access to mammalian internal organs is one of the challenges in teaching some concepts in Biology. Lack of practical experience in the teaching and learning of Biology that leads to poor mastery of important scientific skills and concepts could be among those factors responsible for students’ poor performance in Biology. Hence, the need to design and develop the Model of Human Excretory System (MHES) to teach Biology concepts in secondary schools. The study was a developmental research design, ADDIE instructional system design model was adopted in the production and evaluation of the model. The development involved four out of the five stages of the ADDIE model. The adapted phases include ADDE; these are Analysis, Design, Development, and Evaluation. Findings of this study revealed that: The model of the human excretory system was successfully developed using four (ADDE) out of the five stages of the ADDIE model as a guide and the cost of developing the model of the human excretory system was determined and found to be cheaper through the use of locally sourced materials.
Leading-Edge Strategies for Enhancing Higher Education Institutions' Management Systems
Authors: Shaturaev Jakhongir
Published: January 2024

This paper deeply analyses the latest strategies for enhancing the management system of higher education institutions. This study sets out the importance of the management system of higher education institutions (HEIs); (b) states the leading-edge strategies for modernizing the management system of HEIs; (c) calls attention to changing the mindset of the university pedagogical staff and leaders and using broader methods in reforming management system of HEIs; (d) suggests further approaches for superior academic outcomes. This study gathered data through field trip HEIs observations, interviewing HEIs rectors, lecturers, and university staff, and analyzing available data. The qualitative research findings reveal dissatisfaction with the present strategies and leading to poor academic achievements in the HEIs of Uzbekistan. Meanwhile, within the framework of the article, based on the methods of analysis and synthesis, generalization, and deduction, the main features and elements of the university management system, as well as current approaches to the management of a modern university, will be studied. Found data shows that improper infrastructure of government expenditure on education, low salary, and limited quota in pedagogical universities lead to a shortage of teachers and poor academic achievements.
Computational Thinking in Mathematics Learning: Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Mitrayana M. , Nurlaelah Elah
Published: January 2024

Computational Thinking (CT) has contributed to changing curricula around the world and is needed by everyone. This study aims to determine the research focus related to Computational thinking in mathematics learning and its novelty. The method used in this study is the method with systematic literature review (SLR). The data taken comes from the Google Scholar and Scopus databases. The moderator variables involved in this study were the year of publication, level of education, research class, research methods, and research instruments. All of the data obtained is presented in a quantitative descriptive manner. The results of the research show that 2022 is the highest peak for publication. This research was dominantly conducted at the junior high school level. And the class that is widely used in research is class XI. The study is dominated by descriptive research methods with a qualitative approach. Instruments that are widely used are tests and interviews.
Improving Training of Modern Leaders Utilizing it in The Administration of The Higher Education System
Authors: Suyunovich Temirov Ortiq , Fayzievna Hakimova Muhabbat
Published: January 2024

This paper aims to discuss the problem of organizing students ' independent educational activities using IT projects and task management system. The concept of " independent learning activity " is formulated based on the studied domestic literature on this issue. The methodological potential of IT (e.g. the JIRA platform) is considered in the example of practical tasks of project management and organization of interaction between participants by analysing the functions of the program and correlating them with the tasks being implemented. The data obtained indicate the expediency of using the JIRA project and task management system as a means of implementing independent research -level learning activities when organizing a group project. The content of the research level of the system for improving independent learning activities is disclosed with consideration of preparatory measures and the first form of practical application, mastered and updated, which is a "group project ". The psycholinguistic content of independent learning activities of students at the level of higher education is analysed. The results of a methodical analysis of the JIRA project and task management system, which allows you to coordinate the interaction of users, students, project managers, and teachers are presented. A variant of preparing students for the group implementation of specialized linguistic independent educational activities by using the JIRA project and task management system is proposed.
What is spiritual about sexuality?
Authors: Oosthuizen Marlene
Published: January 2024

Imaginative variations in hermeneutical approaches to Song of Songs show the interpreters’ struggle to understand the presence of this sexual text within the Holy Bible. Even the broad scholarly consensus, labelling the Song’s genre as “mere” love poetry signals the perception of an absence of theological meaning. The inability of interpreters to find theological meaning in an Israelite text about sexuality reflects a societal dualism where sexuality is viewed as secular and removed from the realm of spirituality.
In this article, a frame of reference is constructed with typical wisdom characteristics and used as a lens with which to explore the meaning of Song of Songs. The frame of reference includes vocabulary, form, rhetoric, metaphors, anthropology, order, the threat of chaos, scepticism, critique, and knowledge of God.
Using wisdom as a hermeneutical approach to reading Song of Songs uncovers a sexual theology that claims a Creator-conscious sexuality and a pleasure-affirming spirituality.
Ecclesial conflict management
Authors: Fourie Wynand
Published: January 2024

In Acts 15:36–41 a moment of conflict between Paul and Barnabas leads to the separation of these two early church leaders. In this article I argue for the validity and, indeed, the wisdom of healthy separation as an approach to ecclesial leadership conflict management. Even though healthy separation does not necessarily lead to the immediate or eventual restoration through the transformation of the relationship, it can serve as a source of hope, encouragement, and support for individuals facing situations of hopelessness as a result of unhealthy and unbearable conflict in ecclesial leadership. Given the eschatological nature of reconciliation, healthy separation is also presented as an approach to conflict management in ecclesial leadership which creates an opportunity for growth, transformation, and at least the possibility of the future restoration of the relationship.
Diagnosis in clinical pastoral counselling
Authors: Hunt Sonya , Louw Daniël
Published: January 2024

The article investigates the feasibility of the sanctuary model as a possible theological anthropological framework for diagnostic and treatment purposes in clinical pastoral practice. It is argued that the wilderness tabernacle matched the criteria for qualifying as a prototype sanctuary. The building-sanctuary is viewed as a metaphorical “body” for God’s being present in, and daily engagement with, human beings throughout all life trajectories and painful events. The notion of a spirituality of sanctuary is analogously linked with similar concepts in the human body-sanctuary (soulful embodiment) in accordance with Paul’s sanctuary-related anthropological terminology. Within the framework of sanctuary thinking and the founding of a theological anthropology, indicators for the assessment of a Christian spiritual praxis in clinical environments have been derived, suitable for diagnostic assessments and treatment. It is argued that the identification of possible directives for making a spiritual assessment of a person’s state of well-being (wholeness), could provide a broader platform from which patients can describe and interpret their responses to God within the therapeutic process of pastoral caregiving. In this regard, the praxis of a clinical approach is in fact a prolongation of wisdom counselling within the parameters of the discipline of cura animarum.
Nell, Ian (ed.) 2021.
Authors: Joynt Shaun
Published: January 2024

Johannesburg: Naledi. ISBN: 978-1-928530-72-5
An innovative approach towards sustainability by adopting identification technologies in the food sector - A systematic literature review
Authors: Botos Szilvia , Chhabra Aashima
Published: January 2024

The food sector around the world is more concerned about food safety and authenticity. A lot of new technologies are being tested by the food industry to achieve the desired results. It is observed that many of the meat production companies are still facing issues with the technology implementation as they are still dependent on the traditional methods of traceability in meat production and meat processing. By doing so, a lot of food waste and delays in processing is the main cause. To understand the requirements and benefits of adopting identification technologies in meat production, a growing body of literature has been examined and analyzed by the authors. By following the PRISMA guidelines 45 articles have been collected from the Science Direct and Web of Science. This paper examines the different aspects in terms of sustainability and economic growth after accepting the identification technologies. According to the systematic literature review findings, this is the only article that describes the different aspects of technology in the food sector in depth. Mainly, the three different technologies RFID, NFC, and Barcodes are being noticed by the authors in different kinds of literature, which have a huge impact on the sustainability and efficiency of logistic operations. The study found that these technologies in the meat production and meat processing industries have the greatest value added to the supply chain. The value added by these technologies in the supply chain has a great impact on global and economic levels.
Use of LLM for SMEs, opportunities and challenges
Authors: Szilágyi Róbert , Tóth Mihály
Published: January 2024

AI (Artificial Intelligence) and large language models such as GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) have brought rapid and profound changes in the field of companies and the economy. These technologies offer new opportunities in automation, data-driven decision making, and customer service that can have a significant impact on companies' competitiveness and economic growth. At the same time, it is important to understand that the general application of GPT and AI alone does not guarantee a company's competitive advantage. There are many factors to consider, and the pros and cons must be weighed carefully. Ethical and legal issues such as data protection and non-discrimination are critical. In addition, adapting to technological development and a changing environment is key to long-term success. In this paper, the importance of corporate application of GPT and MI, advantages and disadvantages, ethical and legal aspects, challenges of regulation and development, as well as the importance of cooperation and training are reviewed. Pursuing reasonable and responsible use can enable companies and the economy to improve competitiveness while protecting society and the rights of individuals. The first part of this paper introduces the Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (GPT) and some key concepts related to ChatGPT. In the second part, the effects, opportunities, and limitations of GPT on businesses follow.
Factors Affecting Product Innovation in ICT Enterprises: A Comparison Between Vietnam and Hungary
Authors: Nguyen Thi Khanh Huyen  , Várallyai László
Published: January 2024

The primary purpose of this research is to examine the driving forces behind product innovations in the information and communication technology industry in both Vietnamese and Hungarian contexts. The objective of this research project is to carefully dissect the complexities and multiplicity dimensions of the actors involved in the innovation procedure in the ICT firms located in these countries based on a highly organised mixed-method approach. Outcome expectations are expected to yield results beyond contributing positively to the pool of academic knowledge and practical gains that could be put into use at once within the sphere.
What does digital transformation do in agriculture? A systematic literature review of Agri-food sector's digitalisation
Authors: Kovács Tamás , Botos Szilvia , Felföldi János
Published: January 2024

Digitalisation supporting business processes will be increasingly important for the agrifood industry and the related supply chain. The primary goal of this research is to highlight research works investigating the agrifood sector with digitalisation, based on structured literature collection and using a nomenclature of an internationally recognised database, namely Eurostat. Systematic literature review was done in order to achieve the goal set using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methodology and the keywords of digitalisation and agri/agro-food. The meta-data of Scopus and Web of Science databases were used for this study. 92 articles were included in the qualitative analysis and results show that the topic on digitalisation with the agri-food industry and/or supply chain has been increasing year by year. Furthermore, the most important topic dealt by a high percentage of the articles is the e-business, in particular the level of the technological solutions for the integration with customers and suppliers. Moreover, the pandemic situation over the past few years has drawn the attention of the researchers to analyse the effects of COVID-19.
Историко-психологические интересы в научном творчестве А. Л. Журавлева (к 75-летию со дня рождения)
Authors: Олейник Юрий Николаевич
Published: January 2024

Представлен анализ историко-психологических интересов академика РАН, профессора А. Л. Журавлева в структуре его научной направленности и достижений. На основе библиометрического анализа его публикаций по историко-психологической проблематике, представленных в РИНЦ, показана динамика профессиональной идентификации ученого с областью историко-психологических исследований, выявлены значимые периоды этого процесса, обоснована высокая востребованность историко-психологических публикаций ученого. Рассмотрение научных интересов как основы профессиональной самоидентификации А. Л. Журавлева позволило обосновать три варианта формирования научных интересов ученых в области истории психологии. Использованная в данной работе методика библиометрического анализа публикационной активности исследователя показала свою продуктивность и может быть применена для изучения творческого пути других ученых.
Современные биосоциотехногенные тренды трансформации человека Часть I
Authors: Олейников Юрий Васильевич
Published: January 2024

В первой части статьи рассматриваются два важных фактора: экологический и социальный, оказывающих в настоящее время влияние на телесную и социальную трансформацию человека.

Первый — во многом определял и определяет биологическую трансформацию Homo sapiens с момента его становления. Однако современное — актуальное бытие человека как биологического организма в большей мере подвержено воздействию экологических факторов, обусловленных антропогенным изменением биогенных констант окружающей человека среды, которые в своей совокупности оказывают синергийное, разностороннее влияние на его телесные трансформации. Тренды этих трансформаций чрезвычайно трудно предвидеть, но, согласно законам эволюции живого вещества, они в большей степени неблагоприятны для развития нашего биологического вида. В статье предметно рассматриваются некоторые конкретные механизмы и отдельные проявления действия экологических факторов трансформации биологии человека.

 Еще более стремительно меняются социальные условия бытия современного общества, которые определяют тренды эволюции социальности — социальных качеств — конкретных людей. Этот процесс подвержен не только воздействию объективных условий существования меняющегося общества, но и направляется целенаправленной деятельностью людей. К сожалению, в условиях становления постиндустриального общества, довольно отчетливо проявляется тренд на инфантилизацию человека и общества как фактора осуществления цели мирового истеблишмента — реализации концепции «конца истории», т. е. сохранения сложившейся современной господствующей формы организации социальной жизнедеятельности общества. Особое внимание уделено влиянию системы образования и средств массовой коммуникации на процессы формирования социальной зрелости человека и общества и их целенаправленной инфантилизации.
Молодежь России на переломе эпох
Authors: Карпухин Олег Иванович , Комиссаров Сергей Николаевич
Published: January 2024

На основе данных новейших социологических исследований жизненных судеб и ценностей молодежи в условиях обострения геополитической ситуации в мире и культурно-информационной экспансии Запада против России проведен анализ изменений, происходящих ныне в среде российской молодежи, показаны различные аспекты государственной молодежной политики.

 В целом события в Малороссии и усиление гибридной войны против России привели к усилению консолидации нашего общества, повышению доверия к политической власти и укреплению убежденности в особом пути развития страны с опорой на национальные ценности.

Социологические данные свидетельствуют о том, что большая часть молодежи «встраивается» в существующий социальный порядок со всеми его недостатками. Ее социальный оптимизм и созидательный потенциал востребован не только на поле боя, но и во всех сферах общественной жизни, прежде всего в «прорывных» областях научно-технологического развития страны, на которые власть и бизнес делает ставку в условиях беспрецедентного санкционного давления со стороны Запада. Курс на мобилизационное обновление российского общества связан и с подключением к его реализации молодежи региональной России, и с запросом на социальную справедливость и эффективность управления страной. Потребность и решимость в осуществлении этого курса подтверждается высокой степенью межпоколенческого транзита, исключающего разрыв поколений, особенно во взглядах на настоящее и будущее России, что свидетельствует о социальной устойчивости и воспроизводстве ценностных матриц и цивилизационного кода России. Полноценное включение молодежи в осуществление идеи вхождения страны в число мировых лидеров, объединяющих человечество на идеалах и принципах равноправия, напрямую зависит от способности государства провести социальные преобразования, позволяющие реализовать личностный творческий потенциал каждого во всех сферах общественной жизни.
An Investigation of the Intercultural Sensitivity Levels of Summer Work and Travel Programme Students
Authors: KIYANÇİÇEK Ezgi , ÇOBAN Mervenur , KARATEPE Çiğdem
Published: January 2024

A variety of programmes and schemes make travel more affordable and attractive for young people. They provide opportunities to experience intercultural communication first-hand to those who could not have imagined without being involved in such institutionalized schemes. One such programme is Work & Travel which is offered in the USA. Young people who gain hands-on experience in the USA can potentially gain intercultural skills. A few studies have focused on to what extent this experience could live up to the expectations (1 reference). There is a lack of research on the impact of Summer Work and Travel (SWT) participants and the factors affecting their levels of intercultural sensitivity, especially in the Turkish context. Therefore, the current study aims to measure the intercultural sensitivity (IS) of the SWT participants from Türkiye and the factors which impact their level of IS. The sequential mixed method was used, and the quantitative data was first gathered via a five-point Likert scale with 129 participants. Semi-structured interviews with ten volunteering participants followed the quantitative data collection phase. It was concluded from the data analysis that the participants in the SWT experience had a high level of IS. While some participants had less confidence due to their insufficient language proficiency, they reported that they became more confident as they improved their language skills and adapted to the intercultural environment. The researchers also concluded that the high IS might have resulted from the participants’ high level of daily interaction with people from different cultures and at the social events they attended.
Integrating STEAM activities into teaching reading: Examination of comprehension and cognitive load
Authors: SABEGHİ Zahra , RAHİMİ Mehrak
Published: January 2024

This paper reports the findings of an experimental study that probed into the impact of integrating STEAM activities into teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) reading on reading comprehension and its associated cognitive load. The sample included 60 high school students who were split into experimental and control groups, with 30 students in each. Before the study, their reading comprehension was assessed by the reading module of the A2 Key test. The associated cognitive load of A2 Key was assessed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Task Load Index (NASATLX) before the study as well. For the experimental group,STEAM-based pre-reading activitieswere incorporated into teaching reading while the control group was taught based on the conventional method utilizing the activities of their textbook. The experiment lasted for five months. The reading section of A2 Key and the NASA TLX were used to explore the effect of the intervention on the participants’ reading comprehension and its associated cognitive load after the study. The data were analyzed by t-test and Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA). According to the findings, STEAM-based warm-up activities significantly impactedthe development of reading comprehension in favor of the experimental group. It was also found that the cognitive load of the experimental group significantly reduced regardingmental demand, physical demand, and frustration in comparison to the control group. The practical implications of the study for education policymakers,curriculum designers, and teachers are understood in terms of integrating STEAM into the EFL curriculum to make students interested in STEAM topics and create a friendly class atmosphere that would lead to developing their reading skills and knowledge acquisition.
Metaphorical Perspectives of Parents whose Children Attended Early Intervention Process
Authors: ORUM ÇATTIK Esra , YETKİN Ahmet İlkhan
Published: January 2024

The most critical element of early intervention processes is the family. Increasing the awareness of families by experts in early childhood and participating in early intervention processes in this direction brings along many positive contributions for parents and their children. For this reason, it is thought that the perspectives of parents on early intervention and how they perceive this process are very important. In this study, it is aimed to examine the metaphorical perspectives of parents whose children have attended early intervention processes regard of "Early Intervention". In this research, phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used. The data were derived from the demographic information of families and children and through a data collection form consisting of: “Early intervention is … for me” because …”. Thirty three parents, whose children were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, speech-language disorder etc., participated in this study. They completed the sentence appropriately. Data were analyzed by content analysis. During the analysis, the data were extracted and coded, and categories were created, and validity and reliability were determined and interpreted. As a result, 22 metaphors were reached, and grouped under five categories. The findings showed that parents' metaphors include; guidance, importance and criticality; the necessity of early implementation, long-term outcomes and adaptability of early intervention.
Ortaokul Öğrencilerine Yönelik Bilimsel Tutum Ölçeği’nin Geliştirilmesi
Authors: ŞEREFLİ GÜNEY Büket , DEVECİ Handan
Published: January 2024

Günümüzde bireylerin günlük yaşamlarında karşılaştıkları olay ve durumlara ilişkin üst düzey düşünme becerilerini kullanarak karar vermeleri yaşamın gerekliliği haline gelmiştir. Bilimsel tutum üst düzey düşünme becerilerini içerdiği için bireylerin karar verme sürecinde önemli bir yere sahiptir. Bilimsel tutuma sahip bireyler karar verme sürecinde karşılaştıkları olay ve durumları yorumlayarak daha etkili karar verebilirler. Bu çalışma ortaokul öğrencilerinin bilimsel tutumlarını ölçmek için güvenilir ve geçerli bir ölçek geliştirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu amaçla ilgili literatür ve daha önce geliştirilmiş ölçekler incelenerek bir madde havuzu oluşturulmuştur. Oluşturulan madde havuzu ölçeğin kapsam geçerliğini değerlendirmek üzere alan uzmanlarının, öğretmen adaylarının, öğretmenlerin ve ortaokul öğrencilerinin görüşüne sunulmuştur. Bu görüşler doğrultusunda ölçek maddelerinde düzeltmeler yapılmıştır. Ölçeğin yapı geçerliliğini test etmek için yapılan açımlayıcı faktör analizinin (AFA) ardından 22 maddelik, altı boyutlu bir yapı ortaya çıkmıştır. Ortaya çıkan bu yapı Doğrulayıcı faktör analizi (DFA) ile doğrulanmıştır. Ayrıca ölçeğin güvenilirliği için Cronbach Alpha iç tutarlılık katsayısı hesaplanmış ve alt ve üst %27'lik grupların madde toplam puanları arasındaki fark incelenmiştir. Böylece beşli likert tipinde altı boyut ve 22 maddeden oluşan geçerli ve güvenilir Ortaokul Öğrencilerine Yönelik Bilimsel Tutum Ölçeği geliştirilmiştir. Bu ölçek ortaokul öğrencilerinin bilimsel tutum düzeylerini belirlemek ve farklı değişkenlerle olan ilişkisini incelemek üzere kullanılabilir.
Prognostic marker of red cell distribution width (RDW) correlates with survival outcomes in metastatic ovarian cancer patients
Authors:   Sumy State University, Ukraine, Prystupa Tetiana
Published: January 2024

Red cell distribution width (RDW) measures red cells’ size variability. Metastatic ovarian cancer displays poor chemotherapy response without an effective prognostic predictor address. we investigated whether RDW correlates independently with survival outcomes in metastatic ovarian cancer treated by chemotherapy. Subsequently, it has been specified that RDW can be likewise utilized as a prognostic marker of metastatic ovarian cancer patients. Venous blood was collected from each patient in the morning. RDW was obtained directly by the hematology analyzer from 55 patients with metastatic ovarian cancer and were retrospectively analyzed between 2018 and 2022. Survival time was calculated from the date of chemotherapy initiation until the date of death.
Rapid neurodevelopmental assessment of newborn: a promise to ensure proper growth and development of all newborns in Bangladesh
Authors: Salwa Zena , Shilpi Asma Begum , Begum Lutfun Nahar
Published: January 2024

Background: Neonates are susceptible to neurodevelopmental impairments due to various factors. The aim of the study was to use the n-RNDA tool to identify such impairments in neonates, enabling early interventions for improved outcomes.
Methods: This facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Square Hospital Child Development Center from April 2019 to Nov 2021 with all neonates between ages of 15-28 days. A total 2928 neonates were enrolled and underwent n-RNDA assessment for detection of any types of neurodevelopmental impairments.
Results: Among 2928 enrolled neonates, 8.1% exhibited neurodevelopmental impairments. Majority (60.6%) were from the NICU. Impairments varied across domains, with gross motor skills (99.2%) being most prevalent. Causes included respiratory distress syndrome (74%), sepsis (60%), and others. The study population was primarily urban (99.1%), with 100% parental literacy.
Conclusions: The n-RNDA screening program for neonates facilitates early assessment, interventions, and long-term follow-up, potentially enhancing outcomes and quality of life. These findings advocate for policy development to institutionalize n-RNDA for early diagnoses and better outcomes in all neonates.
Pleural effusion in a pediatric ward: clinical feature, etiology and outcome
Authors: Adnan Mohammad Ahad , Hossain M. Delwar , Haque M. Rezaul , Islam Tania , Ahmed Ifthakhar , Datta Uttam Kumar
Published: January 2024

Background: Pleural effusion is a common respiratory complication in children. We aimed to document clinical feature, etiology, biochemical parameters and outcome of the admitted children with pleural effusion.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2022 to June 2023 at pediatric ward of ICMH. All children from 6 months to 14 years presented with clinical features suggestive of pleural effusion and later supported by radiology and ultrasonography of chest either at presentation or owing to other systemic illness were enrolled. Children aged below 6 months, associated chronic illness and parental denial of giving consent were excluded. In indicated cases pleural fluid was tapped and sent to laboratory for physical, biochemical examination, staining, culture, GeneXpert, LDH and ADA assay.   
Results: Out of 43 children, 19 underwent pleural tap and rest were managed conservatively. Most of the children were in between 2 to 6 years. There were 22 male and 21 female. Unilateral effusion was found in 25 children and 18 children developed bilateral effusion. All the children had documented fever. Other symptoms were cough, respiratory distress, chest pain, weight loss, abdominal pain, jaundice and blood mixed sputum. Physical signs correlated classical effusion features. The etiologies included DF, TB, para-pneumonic effusion, empyema, nephrotic syndrome, malignancy, acute viral hepatitis, heart failure and acute pancreatitis. There was no mortality and long-term complication in non-malignant cases.
Conclusions: DF outnumbered other causes of pleural effusion in recent times owing to recent Dengue outbreak. Tubercular effusion was leading cause among cases undergoing pleural tap.