bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Coaching Educativo y sus aportes en la Orientación Escolar
Authors: Canchila Tous Nieves María
Published: January 2025

Los procesos educativos están experimentan cambios de diversa índole, en la búsqueda de mejores formas de llevar acabo los procesos de enseñanza – aprendizajes y que estos, se den de manera integral en los miembros de la comunidad educativa es un reto y es por ello, que sus estrategias, herramientas o técnicas se encuentran en constante evolución o cambio; por lo cual se asumió la tarea de analizar los alcances del coaching educativo y como éste, puede aportar en el quehacer de la orientación escolar, valorada esta última como de vital importancia en los procesos educativos actuales, el conocer como el coaching educativo aporta en la orientación escolar es una contribución a los profesionales inmersos en estos procesos. En la investigación se aplicó una metodología de análisis documental y enfoque de tipo cualitativo. Se encontró que los escenarios donde el coaching educativo puede aportar dentro de los procesos de la orientación escolar se encuentran los pilares de atención, asesoría y seguimiento. Por todo esto, se puede afirmar que la aplicación del coaching educativo en el quehacer de la orientación escolar es una alternativa viable y en lo académico una oportunidad de abrir nuevos escenarios de investigación.
НРАВСТВЕННОЕ ВОСПИТАНИЕ КАК ВАЖНАЯ ЧАСТЬ ВСЕСТОРОННЕГО РАЗВИТИЯ ПОДРОСТКОВНРАВСТВЕННОЕ ВОСПИТАНИЕ КАК ВАЖНАЯ ЧАСТЬ ВСЕСТОРОННЕГО РАЗВИТИЯ ПОДРОСТКОВ
Authors: Dmitriyeva O.A.
Published: January 2025

нравственное воспитание является одним из содержаний общего образования, наряду с научным, прикладным. Приоритетное значение нравственного воспитания вытекает из его самого глубокого и обширного измерения. Определение понятия предполагает соотнесение общего содержания нравственного воспитания с понятием морали, рассматриваемой с точки зрения философии и социальной психологии, как форма сознания, которая отражает существование на теоретическом (концептуальном, идеологическом, нормативном) и практическом (действенном, поведенческом) уровнях.
THE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF MANAGEMENT (IMPLEMENTATION OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE MINING INDUSTRY)
Authors: SULKIFLI. AR  , Aiedil Pebri SUWARNA  , NUR Abustan , Aulia LUKMAN  , Muh. YUSUF
Published: January 2025

In Indonesia, mining companies have integrated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as an essential part of their operations. The implemented CSR programs focus on improving the social, economic, and environmental conditions around mining locations. Many mining companies allocate resources to create jobs, provide skills training, develop infrastructure and healthcare services, as well as improve access to education for local communities. Regulations regarding CSR specifically for the mining sector are governed by Law Number 4 of 2009 concerning Mineral and Coal Mining, particularly Article 108 paragraph (1), which emphasizes the social responsibility of companies in the management of natural resources. This research aims to investigate mining companies in implementing CSR. The study method uses a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). SLR is a structured and comprehensive method for assessing, identifying, and synthesizing results from existing literature in a research field. The study results indicate that CSR implementation at PT. ANTAM Tbk. demonstrates a comprehensive approach with a focus on economic contributions, environmental protection, and social development. CSR programs such as the Partnership Program, Community Development, and Environmental Development improve the quality of life for the community, support the local economy, and maintain environmental sustainability, creating harmonious relationships with the community.
Consciência Histórica Africana de Cheikh Anta Diop cantada pelo Olodum
Authors: Bracks Mariana
Published: January 2025

“Eu falei faraó! Ê Faraó!”. Provavelmente, todo brasileiro sabe responder este refrão do Olodum. Este artigo busca discutir como a famosa música samba-reggae baiano contribuiu para a difusão das teorias do polímata senegalês Cheikh Anta Diop no Brasil. Através do Olodum, os brasileiros aprenderam que o Egito foi uma civilização negra e passaram a cantar sua ancestralidade africana com orgulho e alegria. Neste artigo discute-se o conceito de Consciência História Africana proposto por Diop e sua circulação no Brasil através das produções musicais dos blocos afro da Bahia. Analisamos como as músicas e as performances do bloco Olodum serviram para politizar o carnaval e fazer trazer ao público brasileiro teorias afrocentradas, que na década de 1980 circulavam pelo mundo e chegaram ao público brasileiro através dos artistas e agentes culturais negros, não por meio da academia e da educação formal.
Consciência histórica e história pública
Authors: Reis Aaron Sena Cerqueira
Published: January 2025

Considerando as interlocuções entre Consciência Histórica e Histórica Pública, a presente edição da Revista Ponta de Lança (UFS) reúne, neste dossiê, artigos que abordam a influência de saberes históricos produzidos em diferentes espaços para a formação da consciência histórica de estudantes da educação básica ou superior, professores e profissionais da educação. Nele, são discutidos e problematizados temas relacionados ao saber histórico escolar em suas intersecções com as teorias da história, o universo virtual de comunicação, além de formas de pensamentos que buscam contrapor visões eurocentradas do conhecimento histórico.
Archival materials as historical resources about deported Latvian citizens in 1941, 1949 an in other periods.
Authors: Bambals Ainars
Published: January 2025

This article is devoted to the scientific study of archival documents in the personal files of exiled Latvian citizens as a source of history. This topic may include broader themes by various authors, explored ‘on the basis of archival documents of the Soviet repressive institutions of the Latvian SSR as a historical source’. These documents reveal how the deportation process was organised and which people were deported.
Microeconomic Determinants of Rising Food Prices in Nigeria- An Analytical Perspective
Authors: PO Idisi , BA Adeagbo , IM Maduekwe , Emeka Solomon Fidelis , Hannah Ekong Udoh
Published: January 2025

This study examines the microeconomic determinants of rising food prices in Nigeria from an analytical perspective, focusing on inflation, exchange rate fluctuations, agricultural policies, and psychological behaviours. The study highlights the complex interplay between cost-push inflation, wage-price spirals, and currency depreciation, which contribute to rising food prices, particularly in import-dependent economies like Nigeria. The depreciation of the Nigerian naira increases the cost of imported food items, exacerbating inflationary pressures and leading to higher domestic food prices. Psychological factors, such as panic buying and hoarding, amplify price volatility, especially during uncertain or crises. Regional disparities in food pricing, driven by infrastructure deficits, insecurity, and inefficient supply chains, also contribute to food price instability. Government policies shape food price dynamics, including agricultural subsidies, price controls, and trade regulations. However, inconsistent policy implementation and coordination often lead to market distortions. The study recommends enhancing agricultural productivity, stabilizing the currency, improving infrastructure, managing market behaviour, and implementing effective price stabilization mechanisms to mitigate the impact of rising food prices on consumers. By addressing these issues, Nigeria can achieve more stable food prices and improved food security for its population.
Enhanced RSA Key Management Mechanism for Control Packet Protection in Optical Burst Switching Networks
Authors:   Department of Information Technology, Higher Institute of Science and Technology - Tamzaoua El Shati, Libya, Alkilany Athman Ahmed
Published: January 2025

Optical Burst Switch (OBS) network is a typical technology currently proposed, as an infrastructure to deal with most highly demanded communication services. OBS architecture consists of Data Burst (DB) as a payload and Burst Header Packet (BHP) as a control packet. BHP carries important information about path reservation and its corresponding DB. However, the information security (Privacy, Reliability, Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, Authentication, and Authorization) of OBS network communication has been represented as the current issues, which affect the network performance in terms of data loss and data transmission delay. This paper focuses on security weaknesses of BHP transmission in OBS network against Data Burst Redirection (DBR) Attack. The current paper was conducted to develop a protection mechanism to ensure the confidentiality and authentication of BHP. In OBS, RSA public-key encryption algorithm has been enhanced and integrated. Moreover, the Self-Controlling key distribution technique has been implemented to ensure a high security level of key transmission between each pair of OBS nodes. Three different OBS environments have been designed and implemented. These environments were established on the bases of three different concepts; OBS Topology without Security Measures and without Security Attacks, OBS Topology under Security Attacks without Security Measures, and OBS Topology under Security Attacks with Security Measures. The obtained results are based on Burst Loss Ratio, Throughputs, and Average Delay Ratio. Such a result has successfully proved the trustworthiness and efficiency of Control Packet Protection Technique (CPPT-OBS) to prevent DBR attack.
Keywords: OBS , DB, BHP, DBR, RSA, CPPT
Language and Power Dynamics in Pakistani Society
Authors: Khan Haseena , Ullah Farman , Nauman Muhammad
Published: January 2025

Language in Pakistan is more than communication because it is a tool that defines the status of the community, the political environment, and the economy in the country. Due to the ethnic and cultural diversity of people of more than seventy languages in the country, the newly emerging language policy is apparent in the domination of Urdu and English language, which are identified with political power and social status. At the same time, regional languages such as Punjabi, Pashto, Sindhi, Balochi, and many others are deliberately excluded and perpetuate the existence of the rich and elite and the poor, dominantly illiterate populace. This paper discusses the role of language in identity and how it supports and reinforces social categorizations. It also looks into how the pervasive use of dominant languages perpetuates exclusion in facets like education, politics, and economics, arguing that language functions as a tool of regulation and oppression. By focusing on the language and power relations in Pakistani society and identifying the impact of language in constructing social relationships and identity in the context of society, the present study provides an understanding of how linguistic factors determine the structure of society.
Chocs des prix, efficacité du marché du mil et sécurité alimentaire au Niger
Authors:   Faculté de Droit, d’Economie et de Gestion - Université de Tahoua, GARBA Ibrahim
Published: January 2025

Résumé : Cet article a pour objectif d’analyser l’efficacité du marché du mil dans la sécurité alimentaire au Niger à travers une étude d’intégration spatiale du marché du mil. Il s’agit d’analyser la propagation des chocs entre différents marchés en déterminant la persistance des chocs de prix à partir de modèles univariés sur les écarts de prix entre deux marchés et les interdépendances entre les différents marchés grâce à des tests de causalité de Granger et des fonctions de réponses impulsionnelles dérivées de modèles VAR multivariés. Les résultats montrent qu’au Niger, la persistance des chocs de prix est de 67 jours sur le marché du mil et que les marchés de mil sont fortement interdépendants avec comme marchés meneurs, les marchés de Bakin-birgi, de Gaya et de Maradi. L’étude révèle un faible effet des chocs de prix sur le marché du mil. Ce dernier est efficace pour la sécurité alimentaire au Niger.

Mots clés : Marché du mil - Sécurité alimentaire - Chocs de prix - Niger.

Price shocks, millet market efficiency and food security in Niger

Abstract: This paper aims to analyze the efficiency of the millet market in food security in Niger through a spatial integration study of the millet market. It is a question of analyzing the shocks propagation between different markets by determining the persistence of price shocks from univariate models on the price differences between two markets and the interdependencies between the different markets thanks to Granger causality tests. and impulse response functions derived from multivariate VAR models. The results show that in Niger the persistence of price shocks is 67 days on the millet market and that the millet markets are highly interdependent with the leading markets being the Bakin-Birgi, Gaya and Maradi markets. The study reveals a weak effect of price shocks on the millet market which is effective for food security in Niger.

Keywords: Millet market - Food security - Price shocks - Niger.

JEL classification: Q11 - Q13 - Q18.
Effet de la taille du ménage sur sa vulnérabilité à l’insécurité alimentaire : une analyse chez les ménages du Département de Banibangou au Niger
Authors:   Faculté de Droit d’Economie et de Gestion - Université Djibo Hamani de Tahoua., AMADOU Souleymane
Published: January 2025

Résumé : Cet article examine l’effet de la taille des ménages sur sa vulnérabilité à l’insécurité alimentaire au Niger. L'objectif est de déterminer et analyser les facteurs caractéristiques susceptibles d'expliquer l’état de sécurité alimentaire des ménages au Niger, et plus précisément dans le département de Banibangou, selon l’approche HEA (Household Economy Analysis) avec un accent particulier sur le rôle que joue de la taille du ménage. L'intérêt de la politique de sécurité alimentaire au regard des pays en développement qui souvent ont des productions déficitaires est de leur offrir l'opportunité de couvrir leur déficit de production grâce à des ressources externes en l'occurrence les importations et les aides alimentaires. Le résultat du modèle de sécurité alimentaire montre qu'à Banibangou, contrairement à l'hypothèse avancée, l’augmentation de la taille réduit sa vulnérabilité à l’insécurité alimentaire.

Mots-clés : Sécurité alimentaire – Taille du ménage –Vulnérabilité – Approche HEA.

Effect of household size on its vulnerability to food insecurity: an analysis among households in the Department of Banibangou in Niger

Abstract: This paper examines households food insecurity vulnerability determinants in the region of Banibangou. The goal is to ascertain and to analyze characteristic factors likely to explain the state of households’ food security in Niger, and more precisely in the region of Banibangou, according to HEA approach (Household Economy Analysis). The interest of food security policy regarding developing countries that often have insufficient production is to offer them the opportunity to coffer their insufficient production by means of external resources, in this particular case importations and food aid. The result of food security model at Banibangou, shows that, unlike the hypothesis put forward, this study shows that increasing household size reduces its food insecurity vulnerability.

Keywords: Food security – Household size – Vulnerability – HEA approach.

JEL Classification: R20 – Q12 – Q18 – D13
Effet des accords UE-ACP sur la convergence dans l’UEMOA
Authors:   Laboratoire de Microéconomie du Développement (LAMIDEV) Laboratoire d’Economie Publique (LEP) - Université d’Abomey-Calavi., QUENUM Coffi John Sylvanus
Published: January 2025

Résumé : Cet article analyse les implications des Accords de Partenariat Economique (APE) entre l'Union Européenne (UE) et les Pays d'Afrique, des Caraïbes et du Pacifique (ACP) à travers le volet « renforcement de l’intégration économique » sur la convergence et la proximité géographique dans l’Union Economique et Monétaire Ouest -Africaine (UEMOA). Les modèles de bêta convergence absolue, conditionnelle et de bêta convergence spatiale sont utilisés afin d’appréhender ces effets. Les résultats montrent l’existence d’un processus de convergence à la vitesse de 3% l’an au sein de l’UEMOA sur la période 2000 à 2011 et une divergence économique sur la période 2012 à 2020. Il ressort également que l’APE n’affecte pas directement la convergence économique réelle au sein de l’UEMOA, alors que la convergence conditionnelle est globalement faible. Par ailleurs, les schémas d’association spatiale sont favorables aux performances économiques au sein de l’Union.
Mots-clés : Intégration régionale - Convergence - Effet-proximité – Modèle spatial.

Effect of EU-ACP agreements on convergence in WAEMU
Summary: This paper analyzes the implications of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) between the European Union (EU) and the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries through the "strengthening economic integration" component on convergence and geographical proximity in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). Absolute, conditional and spatial beta convergence models are used to capture these effects. The results show the existence of a convergence process at a rate of 3% per year within the WAEMU over the period 2000 to 2011, and an economic divergence over the period 2012 to 2020. It also emerges that the EPA does not directly affect real economic convergence within the WAEMU, while conditional convergence is low overall. Furthermore, spatial association schemes are favorable to economic performance within the Union.
Keywords: Regional integration - Convergence - Proximity effect - Spatial model.

JEL Classification: F11 - F15 - O11
Tax revenues and productive capacity in sub-Saharan Africa
Authors:   Laboratoire d’Economie Publique (LEP) - Université d’Abomey-Calavi, GNIDEHOU Mingnimon Ghislain , ALINSATO Alastaire Sèna ,   Laboratoire d’Economie Publique (LEP) - Université d’Abomey-Calavi
Published: January 2025

Summary : Productive capacity refers to the ability of a country or region to produce goods and services efficiently and competitively. The objective of this paper is to analyze the contribution of tax revenues to the improvement of productive capacities in Sub-Saharan African countries. Since productive capacities are composed of multiple elements, the study specifically examined the influence of tax revenues on the productive capacity index. To achieve this, we specified a dynamic panel model estimated using the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM). The data used comes from the World Bank's World Development Indicator (WDI) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) over the period 2000-2018. The results indicate that tax revenues enhance the productive capacity index in Sub-Saharan African countries. The study then suggests favorable conditions for the efficient use of tax revenues to finance the development of basic infrastructure that facilitates industrial development.

Keywords: Tax revenues - Productive capacities - Sub-Saharan Africa.

Recettes fiscales et capacité productives en Afrique subsaharienne

Summary: Les capacités productives se réfèrent à la capaicté d’un pays ou d’une region à produire des biens et services de façon efficace et competitive. L’objectif de ce papier est d’analyser la contribution des recettes fiscales à l’amélioration des capacités productives dans les pays de l’Afrique Subsaharienne. Les capacités productives étant la composante de plusieurs éléments, l’étude a précisément analysé l’influence des recettes fiscales sur l’indice des capacités productives. Pour cela nous avons spécifié un modèle de panel dynamique estimé au moyen du Méthode des Moments Généralisés (GMM). Les données utilisées proviennent de World Developpment Indicator (WDI) de la Banque Mondiale et de la Conférence des Nations Unies pour le Commerce et le Développement (CNUCED) sur la période 2000-2018. Les résultats montrent que les recettes fiscales améliorent l’indice des capacités productives dans les pays de l’Afrique Subsaharienne. L’étude suggère alors les conditions favorables à l’utilisation efficace des recettes fiscales afin de financer le développement des infrastructures de base qui facilitent le développement industriel.

Mots-clés : Recettes fiscales - Capacités productives - Afrique Subsaharienne.

JEL Classification : H21 - H25 - D24.
Helhetssyn med förhinder
Authors: Larsson Stig
Published: January 2025

En angelägen uppgift för vår tidskrift har under hela dess sekellånga liv har varit att anmäla, recensera och kommentera andra skrivna arbeten med socialmedicinsk relevans. När det därför nu föreligger en bok med titeln ” Drömmen om den moderna socialtjänsten. En biografi över Bengt Hedlén.” av Martin Börjeson, Premiss förlag, finns det tunga skäl att uppmärksamma denna.
Precisionshälsa – folkhälsoarbetets sköna nya värld?
Authors: Henriksson Göran
Published: January 2025

Begreppet Precisionshälsa har förts fram som ett sätt att effektivisera folkhälsoarbetet och till och med att minska ojämlikhet i hälsa. Genom att sammanställa och länka stora och komplexa datamängder och utnyttja artificiell intelligens för att analysera dessa menar förespråkarna för Precisionshälsa att folkhälsoarbetet kan effektiviseras och till och med få ojämlikhet i hälsa att minska. Samtidigt förefaller Precisionshälsa att ignorera väsentliga delar i aktuell folkhälsovetenskaplig forskning kring ojämlikhet i hälsa.Det är svårt att få en bild av hur precisionshälsa kommer att effektivisera folkhälsoarbetet och leda till minskad ojämlikhet i hälsa. Frågorna är många och hänger dels samman med data och metodik, dels en rad etiska dilemman, dels med intressekonflikter och dels med folkhälsopolitik. Den här texten är ett försök att problematisera precisionshälsa utifrån dessa frågor.
Velferdsstat og folkehelse: politikk for å utjevne sosiale helseforskjeller i de nordiske land
Authors: Fosse Elisabeth
Published: January 2025

På tross av en lang tradisjon i de nordiske land med å utjevne sosiale helseforskjeller, har disse forskjellene økt over tid. I denne artikkelen presenterer jeg funn fra nordiske prosjekter som har undersøkt noen av mekanismene bak denne utviklingen. Målsetningen med ett av prosjektene var å analysere nasjonal politikk i de nordiske land. Hovedkonklusjonen var at alle land har en politisk målsetning om å utjevne sosiale helseforskjeller. Likevel er det ofte individuelle og målrettede tiltak som prioriteres. En forklaring er at politikk rettet mot de sosiale determinantene er et innfløkt tema. Å redefinere problemet til individuelle tiltak gjør det mer håndterbart og mindre politisk kontroversielt. Utviklingen kan også forklares ved at kommunene i de nordiske land har ansvar for mange velferdstjenester, som de skal fordele og prioritere innenfor begrensede budsjetter.
En folkhälsovetenskaplig preventionsapproach
Authors: Eriksson Malin
Published: January 2025

Abstrakt
Socialt arbete och folkhälsovetenskap har många beröringspunkter, inte minst i en gemensam värdegrund där social rättvisa och mänskliga rättigheter är viktiga vägledande principer, och i en praktik som verkar för social förändring och förbättring av människor hälsa, välmående och livschanser. Ett förebyggande perspektiv har också funnits med i både i folkhälsovetenskapen och i socialt arbete från början. Medan prevention kommit att bli högst centralt inom folkhälsovetenskapen har det förebyggande arbetet i stället kommit att få en underordnad roll inom det sociala arbetets praktik och vetenskap genom historien. I och med förslaget om ”En förebyggande socialtjänstlag” ser vi ett förnyat fokus på förebyggande socialt arbete. Frågan är dock vilken kunskap som krävs för att socialtjänsten ska kunna arbeta förebyggande? Mot bakgrund av de beröringspunkter som finns mellan socialt arbete och den mer preventionsinriktade folkhälsovetenskapen, diskuterar jag i denna essä huruvida en folkhälsovetenskaplig preventionsapproach kan användas för att stärka kunskapsbasen om förebyggande socialt arbete och en förebyggande socialtjänsten.
Om socialmedicinens kärna och utveckling
Authors: Eriksson Charli
Published: January 2025

Befolkningsperspektivet är en central del i socialmedicin med stort S. Socialmedicin kan vara: ett socialt perspektiv på medicin, en akademisk disciplin, samhällsmedicin och folkhälsovetenskap, vilka utgör fyra utvecklingsfaser av socialmedicin. Utvecklingen av studier av befolkningens hälsa genom epidemiologisk ansats, urval av befolkningen, registerstudier och fältstationer berörs. Samhällsinsatser för befolkningen hälsa belyses genom Sveriges fyra olika nationella folkhälsoinstitut, viktiga utredningar och uppdrag. Avslutningsvis pläderas for en fördjupad folkhälsovetenskap med mixad forskningsmetodik, fördjupad dynamiskt systemtänkande, kollegial samverkan och transdisciplinära ambitioner, medskapande och partnerskap.
The impact of fatigue on the jumping mechanics and injury risk of basketball players
Authors: Zhao Tianci
Published: January 2025

Fatigue can significantly alter an athlete’s biomechanics and performance, which can increase their risk of injury. Important basketball moves like jump shots (JS) and countermovement jumps (CMJ) primarily use the muscles in the lower back and lower limbs. Basketball players’ jumping mechanics, performance, and risk of injury during CMJ, JS, and ankle sprains were all examined. A total of 415 male collegiate basketball players participated in the league, this season representing varying levels of jumping mechanics. Surface electromyography, a force plate, and a 3D motion analysis system were used to gather data. Field-goal percentage, the center of mass’s (CM) lowest point, joint angles during takeoff and landing, and Electromyography data from the lower leg muscles, erector spinae limbal, and rectus femoris were among the parameters that were recorded. Lower back muscle tiredness was created, and performance was evaluated after the fatigue. Data was analyzed using SPSS, with paired-sample t-tests, logistic, and Multiple Regression tests employed to examine the impact of fatigue on performance and injury risk. These tests assessed how fatigue affects shooting accuracy and joint angles, and increases the chance of injuries in basketball players. Following a period of tiredness, athletes’ field-goal percentages significantly decreased, whereas their CM lowest point increased on jump shots. In both CMJ and JS, fatigue leads to reduced knee flexion angles and increased ankle plantar flexion during landing, changing the contribution ratio of both legs. Due to impaired mechanics, these biomechanical changes suggest an increased probability of ankle sprains and an elevated risk of damage, especially during landing. The risk of lower back, knee, and ankle injuries increased due to major athletic impairments and altered landing mechanics caused by lower back muscular fatigue. To reduce basketball players’ risk of injury, these data highlight how crucial it is to address fatigue in training and recovery plans.
MiR-6747-5p suppresses angiogenesis in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by targeting EGFL6
Authors: Huang Jiawen , Xiao Yuxin , Li Cunjie , Liu Shifeng , Zhou Jieling , Song Qifang , Wang Ting , Deng Ning
Published: January 2025

Epidermal growth factor-like domain 6 (EGFL6) plays a crucial role in angiogenesis in various malignant tumors. This study aimed to screen microRNAs (miRNAs) targeting EGFL6 and explore their mechanisms in regulating angiogenesis in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) cells. After analyzing the miRNA expression profiles of ESCC and using the target prediction algorithm, we screened three miRNAs that could potentially target EGFL6. By dual luciferase reporter gene assay and western blot, we found that miR-6747-5p could directly target EGFL6 and down-regulate EGFL6 expression in ESCC cells. The results of clone formation, CCK-8, Transwell, wound healing, and endothelial cell tube formation assay showed that miR-6747-5p exerted a significant inhibitory effect on the proliferation, migration, invasion, and angiogenesis of ESCC cells. At the same time, we observed that the phosphorylation levels of AKT and MAPK were decreased, the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) related E-cadherin expression was downregulated while N-cadherin was upregulated, and the protein expression of the pro-angiogenic factors, including platelet-derived growth factor subunit B (PDGFB), fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2), and angiogenin (ANG) were inhibited transfected with miR-6747-5p mimics. Further studies showed that the overexpression vectors of EGFL6 transfected into ESCC cells could reverse the inhibitory effects induced by miR-6747-5p. These findings reveal that miR-6747-5p could target EGFL6 and inhibit tumor angiogenesis and ESCC progression. miR-6747-5p may be a promising biomarker for the anti-angiogenic treatment of ESCC.
Inquinamento atmosferico
Authors: Cattani Giorgio
Published: January 2025

L’inquinamento atmosferico, causato da sostanze gassose e particolato, può avere origini antropiche e naturali, influenzando la salute umana e gli ecosistemi. È strettamente legato ai cambiamenti climatici, poiché la combustione di combustibili fossili emette sia inquinanti che gas serra come l’anidride carbonica. Alcuni inquinanti, come il black carbon e il metano, sono climalteranti a vita breve. L’OMS identifica l’inquinamento atmosferico come un grave rischio per la salute, contribuendo a malattie non trasmissibili e morti premature. In Italia, il bacino padano è particolarmente colpito, con fonti di inquinamento diffuse e condizioni atmosferiche che favoriscono l’accumulo di inquinanti. È necessaria un’azione sinergica a vari livelli di governo per ridurre le emissioni, promuovendo la mobilità sostenibile e il verde urbano. Il coinvolgimento dei cittadini e la consapevolezza sull’uso degli impianti di riscaldamento sono cruciali. I benefici economici della riduzione dell’inquinamento superano i costi, migliorando la salute pubblica e l’ambiente.
Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Water Resources of the Andean Mining Zone: A Decadal Analysis of the Santa Rosa River Basin, Ecuador
Authors: Cobos Angélica Geovanna Zea , Caballero Pablo
Published: January 2025

The vast majority of mineral deposits that exist in Ecuador are located in the Andean zone. It is important to carry out permanent monitoring of heavy metals present mainly in the water, especially in regions where mining is one of the economic activities. The objective of this work is to evaluate the possible contamination of the water that supplies the community and that uses it for human consumption, due to the mining activity by potentially toxic elements: Mercury, Arsenic, Lead and Cadmium, and its comparison. with the analyzes carried out in the last 10 years in this same sector of the Santa Rosa river basin, The analysis of the samples was carried out by Atomic Emission Spectroscopy with Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP-AES), the results obtained show contamination of the water resource, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the World Health Organization (WHO) , and from the surveys applied to the community, the use of this water in different activities, both domestic and agricultural, is evidenced, with this a better perspective of the influence of anthropogenic activity on the influence of water quality can be obtained.
Mothers Speak of the Effects of Terrorism on Children’s Education, Psychological Wellbeing, Mothers’ Strengths, and Resilience: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Bene Konabe
Published: January 2025

Terrorism has been an escalating major challenge that hindered the quality of life, including well-being, schooling, and local economic fabric.  The existing knowledge base however suggests that mothers have not yet spoken enough of their accounts of terrorists’ activities on their families. The purpose of the present study was to gain insight into mothers’ versions of the impacts of terrorism on mothers and their progenies. To conduct this study, a multiphase thematic analysis was utilized to scrutinize qualitative data collected from 26 victimized mothers. Data were collected and analyzed until saturation was noticed. These data yielded contextual and individuals’ characteristics that mothers ascribed to terrorism. The following enriching and poignant themes emerged: disruption of education, increased dependency, behavior variations, psychological damages, financial struggles, and mothers’ strategies, strengths, and resilience.  Results were discussed based on the Capability Approach framework, the existing findings, and mothers’ context-specific realities. It was furthermore suggested that future research should consider the mediated effects of social and economic-specific contexts on terrorism-related casualties to better understand its effects on the victimized mothers and their children. Recommendations were made for women and their children to benefit from near psychological services during the occurrence or absence of major traumatic events.
Root Canal Morphology and its Importance for Endodontics: An Overview.
Authors:   Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkiye, Kürşat Er
Published: January 2025

EDITORIAL
A Non-Crystalline Protein Can Block Electron Flow in a Cell
Authors: Chanana Ravi Kumar
Published: January 2025

This short communication proposes an idea of a protein blocking the flow of electron in a cancer cell to kill it.
Palliative Care for Cancer
Authors: D’Alonzo Giovanna
Published: January 2025

There are various studies on the anticancer effect of linoleic acid which also has soothing and hydrating effects. My idea is to create a substance with the right proportions of linoleic acid and biokeratin extracted from chicken feathers. In particular, to dissolve a right percentage of biokeratin in linoleic acid and create a substance to be oxidized and/or reduced using the equipment described in a scientific article of mine in order to hypothesize as a final substance a vaccine and a cure for tumors to be associated with chemotherapy. My hypothesis of a vaccine and/or cure for tumors is proposed starting from biological agents such as linoleic acid and biokeratin which, mixed together in the right proportions and subjected to an oxidation and/or reduction process as described in my article, could give life to biological vaccines and biological supplements to be associated with chemotherapy in cancer patients.
Assessing the Adequacy of Public Primary School Infrastructure in Port Harcourt Municipality
Authors: Ikiriko Tamunoikuronibo Dawaye , Brown Ibama
Published: January 2025

Access to quality education is a fundamental right for every child, yet disparities in resource distribution often pose significant barriers to achieving equitable access. In the Port Harcourt City Local Government Area (LGA) in Rivers State, Nigeria, concern exists regarding the equitable distribution of public primary schools (PPS) and whether all children have equal access to educational opportunities. This study aims to address these concerns by analysing the accessibility of PPS infrastructure within Port Harcourt L.G.A. Employing a multi-method approach, including field surveys, literature reviews, and analysis of official reports from the Rivers State Ministry of Education and Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board, the research ascertained the number, geographical distribution, and spatial equity of PPS across the LGA. By comparing this data with population demographics, the study discerned disparities in school distribution, identified areas where access is limited or inequitable and recommended targeted interventions and areas of collaboration.
THE DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGES OF KAZAKH SOCIETY UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF NORTHEASTERN ASIA REGIMES
Authors: Aisingioro Kaihe
Published: January 2025

Historically, some historians have lumped Northeastern Asian regimes into the modern political rhetoric of China, while downplaying the unique nationality and influence of Northeast Asian regimes established by non-Chinese-speaking ethnic regimes. For Kazakhstan, in addition to being influenced by various religions, cultures, languages, and social customs from the Persia and Arabic world, the influence of the Khitan, Jin (Jurchen regime), Mongols, and Qing (Jurchen regime) Empires cannot be ignored. Strictly speaking, the Chinese-speaking regimes in history have been unable to set foot in or influence Central Asia. In contrast, the regimes established by non-Chinese-speaking peoples in Northeast Asia have had more frequent contact with Central Asia. The political impact and socio-cultural changes produced by this contact are also evident. Although it is difficult to find reference examples in Chinese script literature, I will use multiple language documents and Multidisciplinary research methods to argue what was brought by regimes from outside the non-Chinese-speaking world in the process of the international formation of the Kazakh nation.
THE NUMBER 40 AND THE GIRL'S TOWER IN TOPONYMIC LEGENDS
Authors: Tuyakbayev Gabyt , Botabayeva Janat , Bashenova Aliya
Published: January 2025

Collecting the toponymic legends of the Turkic peoples and studying them from the perspective of the Turkic worldview will undoubtedly open the way to identifying and knowing many common historical-cognitive, traditional-aesthetic values. First, the names of places and waters and legends related to them inform about a certain historical period, environment, and traditions. Second, they are related to the degree of national artistic thinking of the people in recognizing and evaluating the environment and their vivid imagination. The toponymic legends of the Turkic peoples reflect a standard plot, common thematic and ideological aspirations, beliefs, and artistic details. Many of the artistic details frequently employed in legends remain shrouded in mystery, adding an element of intrigue for the public. For example, what is the secret of the number 40, which is often used in connection with the legends of Korkyt ata? What is the standard interpretation of the “Girl's tower” concept in various toponymic legends? This article is dedicated to exploring these and other intriguing aspects, and it aims to foster a sense of connection by examining the shared unity of thought and belief in the land and water legends of the Turkic peoples. Although orientalists collected and studied the toponymic legends of the Turkic peoples of Central Asia from the 19th century, attention was mostly paid to their genre, thematic, stylistic, and historical-cognitive characteristics. Integration of the modern Turkic peoples is on the agenda, and this topic is distinguished by its relevance and practical value. Research in this direction allows scientific recognition of the historical-genetic, cultural-spiritual connection and kinship of the thought systems of the Turkic peoples. The article uses historical-cognitive and historical-comparative methods to study toponymic legends of fraternal Turkic peoples.
CHINA AS A NEW CENTER OF EDUCATION FOR KAZAKHSTANI STUDENTS
Authors: Dadabaeva Gulnara , Zhang Chi
Published: January 2025

China's rise as a leader in scientific research has significantly influenced global educational dynamics. For Kazakh students, pursuing an education in China is an opportunity to access high-quality learning. Existing research shows that 88.8% of these students believe that having a Chinese diploma or certificate assures them a brighter future (Goshanova and Rakisheva, 2016). Since 2008, Kazakhstan has been among the top ten countries sending students to China, joining the ranks of South Korea, Thailand, India, the USA, Japan, Russia, Indonesia, and Laos. However, this raises the question: How do Kazakh students view the opportunities and challenges presented by Chinese education? To what extent has China's educational cooperation with Kazakhstan fostered positive perceptions among Kazakh students? This paper contributes to the existing literature on China's education diplomacy by offering additional empirical evidence concerning the motivations behind choosing to study in China and the primary challenges faced by students. It sheds light on the mismatch between the job market demand in the Kazakhstani economy and the type of education provided by Chinese universities. The authors investigate Kazakhstani students’ perceived opportunities and challenges and assesses the efficacy of Sino-Kazakh educational cooperation in engendering favorable perceptions. Surveys and interviews conducted at four universities in Kazakhstan show that while Chinese education presents numerous opportunities, challenges in language acquisition have impeded achieving the best academic outcomes and undermined China's education diplomacy efforts to cultivate favoritism. This research provides nuanced insight into the broader geopolitical implications of China's growing influence in Central Asia.
SUFISM IN THE POLITICAL HISTORY OF EASTERN TURKESTAN (16TH – 18TH CENTURIES)
Authors: Karimova Risalat-Bibi , Masimova Halminyam , Karimov Nodar
Published: January 2025

Islam, as an established system and a 'living tradition', has a genuine opportunity to organise and direct substantial human resources towards its goals, offering an alternative development strategy. The current political landscape in Central Asia suggests that political Sufism has emerged as a significant new force. The ideological evolution of Islam necessitates a timely reassessment of its accumulated historical experience. Political Sufism has asserted itself with particular force in the history of East Turkestan, where Sufi khojas held the highest political power and governed the region for over a century. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the influence of Sufism on the history of Central Asian states, using East Turkestan as a case study. The history of East Turkestan is re-examined from a fresh perspective, highlighting its relationship with political Sufism. The methodological framework for this research is based on the principles of historicism, along with dialectical and systemic approaches to studying historical processes. The use of a research method that relies predominantly on local, lesser-known sources represents an innovative approach to achieving the research objectives. Comparative analysis of information from local sources, Chinese chronicles, and existing scholarly studies provides an additional means to fulfil the research aims. The study reveals the multifaceted nature of Sufism and its manifestation within the political domain, which had a significant impact on historical developments in Central Asia.
PERSONALITY OF THE CHARACTER OF THE NATIONAL HERO IN INDIAN AND KAZAKH LITERATURE
Authors: Shoinzhanova Madina , Batyrhan Bolatbek
Published: January 2025

The topic of our article is about the heroism of Mountain in the novel «Mountain» by the philosopher, writer, poet Rabindranath Tagore and the heroism of Turar Ryskulov in the novel «Red Arrow» by Sherkhan Murtaza, a famous writer, journalist, translator, public figure of the Kazakh people. Although the life expectancy of these two writers is about sixty years, the main theme of their novel was radical changes in society. That is, the work and spiritual quest of the hero of the novel during the period of colonial policy are combined with self-knowledge and discoveries. The colonial policy of the English imperialists in India and the Russian colonial policy on Kazakh soil are based on many works and form a rich literary heritage in these countries. Some of the most important and unique of them are the novel «Mountain» in Indian literature and the novel «Red Arrow» in Kazakh literature. A heroic character in the literary heritage of each nation is a person who risked his life for the sake of the people during a crisis period of this society, striving for the interests of the majority, and not for his own personal interests. Hard times in society shape people, and people serve society, and not themselves. This article describes the character of the heroes of Mountain and Turar in Tagore's novels «Mountain» and «Red Arrow» by Sherkhan, their thoughts on the situation of the people and their heroic work along this path. The purpose of the article is to compare the influence of the work of the novel heroes of Kazakh and Indian literature on society, their activities that contribute to the awakening of the national spirit. The article uses such methods of scientific research as comparative analysis, differentiation, critical methods. As a result of the comparative analysis of the two novels, the similarity of the characters of the novels of two peoples who lived in two historical periods is described. The relative similarity of these two characters-heroes suggests that the risk of a new direction served to awaken the national spirit of society.
THE SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL NATURE OF RELIGIOUS VOCABULARY IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE WRITTEN HERITAGE OF THE ERA OF ULUS JOCHI
Authors: Sabyr Murat , Ramanova Aigul , Magauova Aigul
Published: January 2025

The article examines the spiritual and cultural aspects of religious vocabulary in the written monuments of the Ulus of Jochi era, specifically in the poems of Qutb «Khusraw and Shirin», Sayf Sarai «Gulistan bit-turki», Khwarazmi «Muhabbat-nameh», «Central Asian Tafsir», and the prose work of Mahmud bin Ali al-Bulgari al-Kerderi «Nahj al-Faradis». The main objective of the research is to study the spiritual and cultural processes that influenced the history and culture of the Ulus of Jochi and the subsequent formation of the Kazakh ethnos as a nation, based on medieval written monuments. For this purpose, religious lexical units were extracted from the texts and analyzed. The religious vocabulary, based on Arabic-Persian borrowings, is described in an ethnocultural context as influencing the formation of the written literary language of the Middle Turkic era and the consolidation of Muslim traditions among the peoples who spoke this language. The religious lexical units were divided into several lexical-semantic groups and studied. The study established that a certain layer of religious vocabulary was formed on the basis of this Turkic language, confirmed by linguistic data. Using historical-comparative methods, words such as «yaratqan», «ugan», «izi», «yalavash», and others were analyzed. It was fully established that the religious lexical units, which express spiritual and cultural values and have been preserved throughout history, are an ethnocultural reflection of the nation, also visible in the modern Kazakh language.