bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Fog Computing Simulators: A Comprehensive Research and Analytical Study
Authors: Rushikesh Rajendra Nikam
Published: July 2024

Fog computing, a novel paradigm for distributed computing, has found extensive applications in critical sectors like healthcare. This study is dedicated to setting up and evaluating network properties crucial for real-time decision-making systems. Specifically, it comprehensively and analytically assesses two leading fog computing simulators, YAFS and LEAF. By focusing on key performance metrics—memory usage, CPU consumption, and execution latency—the research aims to clearly delineate the capabilities and limitations of each simulator. Through meticulous comparative analysis, the study identifies which simulator offers superior efficiency and scalability in modelling complex fog computing environments within healthcare. Moreover, the paper aims to highlight both the strengths and weaknesses of YAFS and LEAF, providing foundational insights to inform the deployment of fog computing solutions in healthcare settings. This research not only examines the technical properties and performance of these simulators but also explores broader implications of adopting fog computing over traditional cloud architectures. Ultimately, the findings aim to serve as a valuable guide for researchers and practitioners in selecting the most suitable simulation tools, thereby facilitating the enhanced design and optimization of fog-based applications.
Optimizing Advertising and Pricing for Perishable Inventory with Freshness-Related Demand in a Hybrid Partial Prepayment and Trade Credit Supply Chain
Authors: T.Vanjikkodi
Published: July 2024

This paper investigates an inventory model addressing non-instantaneous deteriorating items with expiration concerns, incorporating a hybrid payment approach. The demand factors of this study are price-sensitive demand, product freshness considerations, and advertising frequency impact, which are critical elements in contemporary supply chain challenges. The proposed model investigates multiple prepayments and delayed payments to bolster business operations during financial emergencies. This study aims to enhance business flexibility, and the model reflects real-world complexities by introducing a time-dependent holding cost and accounting for partial backlogged shortages. The establishment of convexity ensures efficient optimization and numerical examples clearly illustrate how the proposed strategies influence overall enterprise profitability.
Furthermore, the utilization of MATLAB for graphical representation enhances result availability and understanding. Sensitivity analysis enriches decision-making by providing important managerial insights during the recovery phase. This research contributes a strong foundation for inventory optimization that can adapt to changing post-pandemic economic conditions.
“Are All Low-Income Consumers are Stereotype in Respect of Their Consumption Expendituere on Various Items?” A Comparative Study
Authors: K. Abraham
Published: July 2024

Low-income consumers are the people who leads their life by satisfying their essential needs with their limited resources. Majority of the Indian population more or less related to this category, that’s why the present study has been taken up in the selected area. To find out the average consumption expenditure of low-income consumers in the proposed study area. The objectives of the study are to know the pattern of consumption expenditure of low-income consumers on different items and to know the variation in the consumption expenditure of low-income consumers on essential commodities, durable goods and non-durable goods. The other objectives are to know the difference in the consumption expenditure of low-income consumers in respect of their literacy level and employment. In this regard the hypotheses are Ho: There is no difference in the average consumption expenditure of essential commodities and the average consumption expenditure of durable and non-durable goods. Ho2: The average consumption expenditure on essential commodities is same as durable goods. H03: The average consumption expenditure on durable goods is same as non-durable goods etc. Multi stage disproportionate non-random sampling technique was employed for selecting the sample in the proposed study area. Out of four districts in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh we have selected two districts that is Kadapa and Chittoor. Five families each were selected from 50 mandal of Kadapa district. And out of 50 mandals of Chittoor district we have selected five families from each mandal. Hence, altogether it becomes 500 families for the present study. One-way Anova post hoc test multiple comparisons and two - way Anova Univariate, Mean and Standard deviation were used in the present study. The low-income consumers’ consumption expenditure is not the same in respect of all the items that is their average consumption expenditure on essential commodities is different from durable and non- durable goods. In the present study it is clear that the low-income consumers’ consumption expenditure on essential commodities is high next followed by durable goods and non-durable goods. It is suggested that the producers and marketers have to concentrate on essential commodities where they can encash the demand of the low-income consumers.
Buku Ilustrasi Edukasi Tentang Kepribadian Dasar untuk Meningkatkan Potensi Diri Bagi Remaja Kelas 3 SMA
Authors: Hendriyani Magh'firoh Restu , Victory Hellena Happy
Published: July 2024

Pemahaman kepribadian manusia penting dalam pengembangan potensi diri karena membantu mengenali kekuatan, kelemahan, minat, dan bakat yang unik dalam diri kita sendiri. Khususnya bagi remaja, sebaiknya dapat memahami kepribadian diri agar bisa memaksimalkan potensi diri mereka. Perancangan buku ilustrasi merupakan solusi sebagai media baru yang dapat mempermudah pesan mengenai pentingnya mengenali kepribadian diri dengan menampilkan visual secara konkret untuk mengarahkan pola pikir dan imajinasi pembaca. Perancangan ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif (wawancara) dengan guru BK serta beberapa sumber lain, seperti buku, jurnal, dan internet. Metode perancangan yang digunakan terdiri dari empat tahapan, yaitu tahap riset, tahap perencanaan, tahap perancangan digital, dan tahap cetak. Media utama terdiri dari 1 seri buku yang berjudul Deteksi Kepribadian Diri: Kenali Diri Untuk Memaksimalkan Potensi yang membahas pengenalan kepribadian dasar manusia untuk meningkatkan potensi diri serta pembuatan media pendukung untuk menunjang media utama. Hasil yang diharapkan buku ini dapat menarik minat pembaca dan pembaca dapat memahami kepribadian dasar serta meningkatkan potensi diri.
Descripción de variedades de papa (Solanum tuberosum) en comunidades de la cuenca Choquecota del municipio de Palca-La Paz
Authors: Blanco Larico Tania Noemí , Mamani Huanca Joel Moisés , Flores Mancilla Wily Marco , Aparicio Porres Juan José
Published: July 2024

El objetivo de la presente investigación se centró en la descripción de variedades de papa cultivadas en las 10 comunidades de la cuenca Choquecota del municipio de Palca-La Paz, Bolivia; su importancia radica en mejorar el conocimiento de la diversidad genética de la papa. La metodología de esta investigación es exploratoria, descriptiva y explicativa. Se utilizaron 78 muestras de papa en cantidad de cinco tubérculos por cada una de ellas. El material genético fue recolectado de diferentes comunidades que forman parte de la cuenca Choquecota de la cosecha de 2021. Se describió la morfología utilizando descriptores de papa y guía de colores de Huamán (2008). Como resultado se identificó 43 variedades (39 con descriptores entre nativas/comerciales, y 4 que tienen identificación, pero no su descripción), de un total de 78 muestras obtenidas en las 10 comunidades; comparando con tres catálogos, una tesis y dos artículos, se tiene un 41.9 % de las variedades coincidentes y un 58.1 % no hay coincidencia.
Radiofármacos en medicina nuclear del INAMEN en la gestión 2021
Authors: Gutiérrez Condori Julio Cesar , Mariscal Rojas Julieta Mónica
Published: July 2024

Introducción: Una de las áreas de la farmacia vinculadas a la radiación ionizante es la Radiofarmacia que se refiere al estudio, preparación, control y dispensación de los radiofármacos a nivel industrial y hospitalaria. Se entiende como radiofármaco a cualquier producto que esté preparado para su uso con la finalidad diagnóstica y terapéutica que contenga uno o más radionucleidos (isótopos radioactivos) que son utilizados en combinación con moléculas o solos para ser administrados por vía oral o parenteral. El Instituto Nacional de Medicina Nuclear (INAMEN) a nivel nacional lidera ese campo desde 1962 al servicio de la población boliviana. Objetivo: Determinar el uso y diagnóstico de los radiofármacos que son utilizados con mayor frecuencia en medicina nuclear en el INAMEN en la gestión 2021. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo y retrospectivo donde se analizaron los reportes de solicitud de preparación y dispensación de radiofármacos en el laboratorio de Radiofarmacia del INAMEN. Estos datos fueron procesados para determinar que radiofármacos son los más demandados para el diagnóstico y terapia medica nuclear en nuestro departamento. Resultados. Se determinó que de las 2100 solicitudes presentadas al laboratorio de Radiofarmacia, el 42% corresponde al metilen difosfonato-99mTc, el 21% corresponde a los isotopos de 99mTc y el 11% corresponde al isotopo 131I. Conclusión. El análisis de los datos concluye que la principal demanda de radiofármacos es para radiotrazadores de tumores y para la yodoterapia.
La Viabilidad y Funcionalidad de Leucocitos Humanos en presencia de un Extracto Hidro-alcohólico de E. coca
Authors: Padilla Ximena , Terrazas Katty , Carvajal Roger
Published: July 2024

Introducción: Para estudiar el efecto de cualquier producto natural, aunque sea de uso habitual de la medicina tradicional, es necesario establecer previamente los márgenes de seguridad para su utilización en humanos. En el caso de Erythroxylum coca, para trazar sus perspectivas de uso como fitofármaco o de producto industrial, es necesario conocer si tiene algún grado de toxicidad o si es completamente inocuo, no obstante, su larga tradición de consumo. Objetivo: Explorar el efecto de un extracto hidro-alcohólico de E. coca sobre granulocitos y mononucleares de voluntarios donadores humanos, en condiciones de cultivo celular. Se examinó, por un lado, el efecto sobre la viabilidad celular y la actividad del sistema mitocondrial/citoplasmático de óxido-reductasas y, por otra parte, se exploró su efecto sobre la funcionalidad celular a través de la determinación de la capacidad fagocítica, la quimiotaxis, la endocitosis y la actividad microbicida, en el ámbito de la inmunidad innata, y la capacidad de liberación o estimulación de citoquinas en el ámbito de la respuesta inflamatoria. Materiales y Métodos: Se evaluó la viabilidad por Azul Tripan, la actividad de oxido reductasas por reducción de MTT, la capacidad endocitica de levaduras, quimiotaxis en gel de agarosa hacia el péptido Fmlp y actividad microbicida sobre S.aureus. Las liberaciones de citoquinas se evaluaron por ELISA. Resultados: Se encontró que a las dosis equivalentes a la del consumo habitual humano, los leucocitos conservan su viabilidad (0,13µg/ml), la que se mantiene hasta dosis relativamente altas (130µg/ml). En esta franja de seguridad se encontró que E. coca no altera la capacidad de las enzimas mitocondriales y citoplasmáticas de óxido- reducción, al contrario, en dosis bajas es capaz de estimular dicha actividad. La actividad quimiotactica no es afectada por el extracto hidroalcoholico de coca por el contrario a dosis intermedias esta actividad se eleva de manera ostensible. La capacidad endocitica no se ve afectada y por el contrario se pudo observar un estímulo de la misma; en la actividad microbicida no existe cambios significativos. Conclusiones: Se concluye que, este producto a las dosis equivalentes a las recomendadas por la medicina tradicional no tiene efectos deletéreos sobre la viabilidad y funcionalidad de los leucocitos humanos. En lo que respecta a la actividad del extracto sobre la producción de citoquinas, se encontró que E. coca tiene efecto de estimulación en la liberación de TNF e inhibición de IL-10 modulando así mayor actividad proinflamatoria.
Comportamiento productivo de dos variedades de zanahoria (Daucus carota L.) con diferentes niveles de abono orgánico en el Centro Experimental Cota Cota
Authors: Chillo Yupanqui Camila Patricia , Peñafiel Rodríguez Wilfredo , Aruquipa Condori Rosmery
Published: July 2024

Daucus carota L., conocida comúnmente como zanahoria, es un cultivo muy valorado debido a sus beneficios nutricionales, sin embargo, en temperaturas bajas puede llegar a ocasionar la floración prematura, aún más cuando se encuentra en un suelo que no cumple las necesidades del cultivo. Es por ello, que se estudió nuevas variedades de zanahoria “Altiplano” y “Larga Vida” las cuales indican ser tolerantes a climas adversos, acompañado con una fertilización orgánica de gallinaza para contribuir al desarrollo y rendimiento del cultivo. El estudio fue realizado en el Centro Experimental Cota Cota, los objetivos fueron: Evaluar el comportamiento productivo de dos variedades de zanahoria con diferentes niveles de abono orgánico; determinar el comportamiento productivo de dos variedades del cultivo de zanahoria y determinar el nivel de abono orgánico adecuado en el comportamiento productivo de la zanahoria. Para cumplir estos objetivos se implementó platabandas, los factores de estudio fueron: diferentes niveles de abono orgánico de gallinaza (0 kg/m²; 0.5 kg/m²; 1 kg/m²) y variedades de zanahoria (Altiplano y Larga Vida), dispuestos en un diseño de bloques completos al azar (DBA) con arreglo bifactorial. Las variables de respuesta evaluadas fueron: porcentaje de emergencia, altura de follaje, longitud de raíz, diámetro de raíz, peso de raíz y rendimiento del cultivo. Los resultados que se evidenciaron altamente significativos, se destacó la variedad Larga Vida con 15.78 cm de longitud de raíz, en el abono se destacó el nivel 0.5 kg/m² con un rendimiento de 41.03 t/ha. En conclusión, el T4 (variedad Larga Vida con 0.5 kg/m²) obtuvo mejores resultados agronómicos.
Calidad sensorial y caracterización fisicoquímica del rollo de queso elaborado con sustitución parcial de harina de trigo (Triticum aestivum) por harina de quinua (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) y suero de leche
Authors: Monasterios Yapu Sandra Patricia
Published: July 2024

El trabajo de evaluación sensorial y caracterización fisicoquímica se realizó como parte del protocolo de estandarización de productos del Centro de Investigación en Granos y Cereales con el fin de coadyuvar con los requerimientos nutricionales de la población consumidora y diversificar el uso de la harina de quinua en productos palatables. Se realizaron pruebas afectivas de preferencia del consumidor con el objetivo de desarrollar un rollo de queso agradable y nutritivo, sustituyendo parcialmente la harina de trigo por harina de quinua y enriqueciendo el producto con suero de leche. El estudio evaluó la calidad sensorial de cuatro tratamientos con diferentes proporciones de harina de trigo y harina de quinua: T1-5424 (44.66 y 2.35 %), T2-6424 (42.31 y 4.70 %), T3-7424 (39.96 y 7.05 %) y T4-8424 (37.61 y 9.40 %) del peso total de masa. Se estandarizó un proceso de elaboración para producir 15 rollos con peso de 450 g. Los resultados mostraron que no hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los tratamientos en atributos de sabor, color, olor y textura, según la percepción de 65 panelistas consumidores. Sin embargo, el tratamiento T3-7424 obtuvo mejor aceptación sensorial y se procedió a su caracterización fisicoquímica, resultando en 4.43 g/100g de proteínas, 33.96 g/100g de carbohidratos y 20.24 g/100g de grasas. Además, se comparó la disponibilidad de proteínas con un tratamiento sin harina de quinua, que tenía 4.02 g/100g, determinando así su ventaja comparativa respecto a la calidad de aminoácidos esenciales de la quinua. Con el fin de definir la competitividad del producto en el mercado se determinó el costo de producción directo unitario de 1.35 USD.
La Compañía de Jesús y las experiencias misioneras en el siglo XVI. La conversión religiosa entre los esclavos, moriscos y América
Authors: Garza Herrera Ricardo Alberto
Published: July 2024

El escrito presenta una reflexión general sobre el tema de la misión en la Compañía de Jesús y su puesta en práctica entre los moriscos de Granada, los esclavos negros que transitaban por Sevilla y el primer desarrollo misional en tierras americanas en las últimas décadas del siglo XVI. El principal interés será atender las formulaciones y pronunciamientos que derivaron en las labores de evangelización y conversión religiosa. Los tres escenarios nos sitúan en las discusiones en torno a la organización y consolidación de la Compañía de Jesús, la apertura a los cristianos nuevos y la confesionalización en la Monarquía Hispánica. A través de los postulados de la historia global, se conectarán los tres escenarios para abordarlos como experiencias vinculativas que permitieron delinear un perfil del jesuita misionero formado entre los postulados del ignacianismo primitivo y la renovación católica hispánica.
The Role Of Media In Education: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Kanthed Dr. Bhanu , soni Dr Amrita , Dive Dr Kavita , Sharma Prof. Aarti
Published: July 2024

In the digital age, media has become an integral part of educational processes, profoundly impacting teaching and learning strategies. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the role of media in education, examining its evolution, advantages, challenges, and future prospects. Drawing upon a diverse range of scholarly sources, the paper explores the various forms of educational media, including traditional print media, audiovisual aids, interactive multimedia, and digital platforms. Additionally, it investigates the pedagogical theories underpinning media integration in education, such as constructivism, cognitive load theory, and multimedia learning principles. Furthermore, the paper discusses the benefits of educational media, including enhanced engagement, accessibility, and personalized learning experiences. However, it also addresses the challenges associated with media use in education, such as digital divide, information overload, and potential distraction. Finally, the paper concludes with insights into future trends and recommendations for educators and policymakers to leverage the potential of media in fostering effective teaching and learning environments.
‘Subalterns’ in the Russian Imperial Service
Authors: Gaibulina Karina
Published: July 2024

The text examines one of the most important aspects of Russian imperialism, namely its multiculturalism. The practice of exiling politically uncertain people to the east of the Empire, as well as opening the possibilities for some privileged compradors to pursue careers, were only a tiny fraction of the strategies used by the Russian authorities to involve representatives of various national minorities in (co)building the Empire. It allowed the Russian Empire to use those people’s physical and intellectual potential to expand the state’s borders, including during warfare. The encounter of the Polish exile Bronisław Zaleski and the translator of Tatar origins, Iskander Batyrshyn, during the military campaign against the Khoqand fortress Aq Masjid will serve as an example. By comparing their diaries, which both of them kept throughout the entire expedition, we can gain insights into the intricate nature of their positions within the imperial structure, their reasons for participating in the venture, the impact the hostilities had on the local population, and their perception of this conflict. These documents also reveal patterns of relationship-building between imperial subjects and authorities as well as the role of imperial power in stimulating, restricting or regulating relations between different nations.
EXAMINATION OF THE OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GENERATED DOCUMENTS.
Authors: Damilola Seun Adesanya  , Mujeeb Ademola Imran
Published: July 2024

The modern-day reality is that the world has seen unprecedented evolution in information technology and artificial intelligence. In the opinion of theorist of technological convergence, the acceptance of information technology has become necessary as almost every facet of life revolves around it. In fact, technological determinism posits that advanced technology is taking over the entire landscape of human existence, including learning and research. This is buttressed by the evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools that aid in research, writing and referencing. The evolution of these AI tools necessitates a conversation about the ownership and protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) in materials generated using these AI tools. It has also become important to define what amounts to infringements of these IPRs, at what point an infringement could be stated to have occurred and who would be held liable for such infringements.  
This paper adopts the doctrinal research methodology to analyse primary and secondary sources of data in order to determine the issues of ownership and protection of IPRs emanating from the use of AI tools for research. It submits that the use of AI tools in research presents some fresh problems for Intellectual Property (IP) protection and enforcement which should be addressed through making amendment to existing IP laws in Nigeria. The study concludes by making recommendations on how to fortify our existing legal regimes and weed out loopholes that can be exploited to successfully infringe on the rights of AI generated IPRs holders.
Apropiación Social del Conocimiento, Seguridad Alimentaria y Participación en tiempos de Covid-19 en Caldas, Colombia
Authors: Cardona Julián Andrés , Jurado Alvarán Claudia , Pareja Patiño Liliana
Published: July 2024

La Apropiación Social del Conocimiento (ASC) garantiza la participación en procesos de construcción social de conocimiento. Se describe su aplicación con actores de seguridad alimentaria en la pandemia Covid-19 en el departamento de Caldas. El objetivo fue analizar acciones municipales innovadoras aplicadas a la seguridad alimentaria como atención a la pandemia Covid-19, a nivel del departamento de Caldas durante 2021 y 2022. Se desarrollaron métodos de investigación social basada en investigación cualitativa, diseñando instrumentos de información y participación, con foros municipales con actores sociales y servidores públicos que expresaron la dinámica agroalimentaria local. Como resultados se encontraron relaciones entre diseño y administración pública, que dan cuenta de las relaciones establecidas entre ambas disciplinas. A través de elementos de planeación se conectan las políticas públicas relacionadas con seguridad alimentaria como insumos constituyentes de garantía. Como conclusiones se hace necesario reorganizar los asuntos de la administración tradicional a través de productos de apropiación social del conocimiento.
Práticas colaborativas e inclusão no ensino superior: uma revisão narrativa sobre metodologias ativas
Authors: Bais Dulce Dirclair Huf , Costa Aldemar Balbino da , Lopes Cleber , Haracemiv Sonia Maria Chaves
Published: July 2024

Este artigo apresenta uma revisão narrativa sobre a eficácia das práticas colaborativas e sua contribuição para a inclusão no ensino superior através do uso de metodologias ativas. As metodologias ativas, como a Aprendizagem Baseada em Projetos (ABP) e a aprendizagem invertida, promovem um ambiente de aprendizagem mais dinâmico e engajador, centrado no protagonismo dos alunos. As práticas colaborativas, como o trabalho em grupo e as comunidades de prática, são essenciais para o desenvolvimento de competências socioemocionais e a promoção da inclusão. Esta revisão analisa estudos que abordam diferentes aspectos dessas metodologias e suas aplicações em contextos de educação inclusiva, identificando boas práticas, desafios e recomendações para a implementação eficaz. Os resultados destacam a importância da formação contínua dos docentes e do suporte institucional para criar um ambiente de aprendizagem inclusivo e preparar melhor os alunos para os desafios do mundo contemporâneo.
An Empirical Study on Gender Differences of College Students' Perceptions in Online Learning
Authors: Du Yishan
Published: July 2024

The swift advancement of digital technology is leading to the mainstreaming of online education as a modality of instruction, but the influence of gender differences therein is becoming more and more prominent, posing a potential threat to educational equity. This study aims to deeply analyze gender differences in college students' perceptions of online learning to promote educational equity and quality. To assess their perceptions of online learning quantitatively, the study has drawn on and improved the existing measurement scales by adding new dimensions of students' online perceptions. This study randomly recruited college students (n=189) as the research sample and used an empirical study methodology to methodically gather and examine data to confirm the disparities in how students of various genders perceive online learning. According to the study, there are notable distinctions between how male and female students interact, participate, and contribute to online learning. Female students were more likely to receive support from the instructor and construct knowledge in social interactions, while male students were more adept at independent exploratory learning. The study explains the multiplicity and complexity of gender differences in college students' perceptions of online education and gives recommendations for research findings.
An Analysis of Collaboration Between School, Family and Community in Education
Authors: Zhang Fengxian
Published: July 2024

Collaboration between family, school and community in education has been brought back under the spotlight as hybrid teaching was imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, existing cases of these collaborations show problems of misunderstanding, lack of trust and involvement in the interactions between these parties in supporting and educating children. Meanwhile, the mechanism and system of collaboration have rarely been analysed, thus not yielding abundant suggestions for updating and improving the interactions of the parties involved. Therefore, this article examines how addressing information asymmetry and building trust can help improve the situation. This article concludes that a free flow of information and continuous collaboration can establish trust between family, school and community, increasing the involvement of these parties and consequently benefiting children. Therefore, this article suggests schools should actively contact and communicate with families and communities, establish a flow of information and utilise resources and efforts to ensure a conclusive and collaborative education for all children.
Analysis of the Impact of Teacher's Classroom Discourse Strategies on Students' Second Language Acquisition Level Based on Fieldwork Method
Authors: Lou Wenrui
Published: July 2024

In the context of globalization and multiculturalism, the importance of second language acquisition (SLA) has become increasingly prominent. However, there is still insufficient research on the influence of teachers' classroom discourse strategies on students' SLA levels. This paper aims to provide empirical support for improving SLA teaching quality by analyzing the influence of classroom discourse strategies on students' second language acquisition levels. Through in-depth analysis of the correlation between teachers' classroom discourse and SLA, combined with corrective feedback, ZPD (area of proximal development), scaffolding teaching, Krashen's input hypothesis, and Swain's comprehensible output hypothesis, this paper takes English classroom teaching records as an example to discuss in detail the performance and role of teachers' discourse in second language acquisition. It is found that teachers' classroom discourse strategies not only directly affect students' language learning, but also play a key role in improving students' language ability. Based on these findings, this paper proposes strategies to improve the quality of SLA teaching by promoting interactive discourse, integrating real language use, and providing effective feedback. These insights and recommendations have important implications for better understanding and utilizing teachers' classroom discourse strategies to facilitate students' second language acquisition.
A Semiotic Analysis of the Objectification and Sexualization of Women in East Asia: Exploring the Role of Fashion Magazine
Authors: Wang Mianchen
Published: July 2024

The media has, for decades, been a tool through which the objectification and sexualization of women have been perpetuated. The research question pertains to whether East Asian magazines also encourage the perception of women as sexual objects. This research investigated four East Asian magazines, namely, VIVI, Korean Allure, Chinese Beauty, and Chinese ELLE, using the semiotic analysis to determine the extent to which the cover models clothing style and make-ups were used to sexualize and objectify East Asian women. Although some countries like Korea have tried to eliminate women's fetishization, others still insist on promoting sexualized images of women to protect their magazine sales and because of the power of the male gaze. The author argued that fashion magazine should be used more efficiently as a platform where women are empowered to express themselves outside the stereotypical sexualization and objectification of women perpetrated by the male gaze.
Disneys Reconstruction of the Traditional Chinese Heroine: a Comparative Analysis of the Three Mulan Movies
Authors: Xiao Ewen
Published: July 2024

The legend of Mulan has been transmitted and remolded throughout China for hundreds of years. In recent years, this motif has also drawn significant attention from the US film industry. Three films are analyzed in this article: the Chinese Yu opera Hua Mulan [1], Disneys animated version Mulan [2] and the most recent addition, Disneys live-action version Mulan [3]. Under a cross-culture lens, the analysis compares three versions of the film to examine the transculturation and adaption of the narrative in reconstructing a traditional Chinese heroine. This paper concludes that to resist cultural hegemony and to attract a broader audience, Disneys 1998 version transforms a typical Confucian heroine into an individualistic American heroine. Finally, it shall be argued that the 2020 version of Mulan espouses and shapes Mulan into a synthesized Asian-American figure.
Boundary Crossing of Animism under Different Cultures
Authors: Zhang Yi
Published: July 2024

Animism has been one set of beliefs that receives increasing attention and popularity in multiple academic fields such as anthropology and philosophy. This article starts with introducing the definition of animism and techno-animism. Then, it will move to talk about the manifestations of the Shinto-Infused animism in Japanese culture. By adducing examples from the Mozambican literature, indigenous beliefs of the Kelabit and the Penan in Southeast Asia, and how children and adults treat and interact with robots and inanimate in the Western society, we will finally reach the conclusion that 1) on the one hand, there are some common interpretations and manifestations of animism shared by people in different cultures, such as tolerance of boundary-crossing and rendering inanimate objects with life forces; and 2) on the other hand, animism is not antithetical to Western conceptions of human-object relation.
Chinese Reception of Magic Lantern During the Late Qing Dynasty: Study of the Name Change from Huandeng to Yingxi
Authors: Yu Jiayin
Published: July 2024

This paper illustrates the changing of Magic Lanterns Chinese name after its landing in China. Magic Lantern, as an ancient precursor of the modern cinema, experienced a long-term development that plays an increasingly important role in our modern life. The change of its Chinese name shows the Chinese perception of this apparatus. People neglected the alternative paths of cinema when the cinema becoming into an entertainment stereotype for the public. This paper will look back to the beginning of the perception history of this apparatus, rethink the history writing method, and try to discover an alternative approach to understand cinema.
Lift the Multiple Veils on Genders Roles in Blue Velvet
Authors: Zhou Shuxuan
Published: July 2024

This essay aims to illustrate how gender performativity exhibits gender roles in David Lynchs movie Blue Velvet. This essay brings about the collapse of the stereotyped traditional binary opposition of gender roles. Gender roles rely on the performance of people. However, peoples performances are restricted by society, which has various possibilities. Based on Performative Acts and Gender Constitution (1988) by Judith Butler, this paper analyzes four protagonists various gender performances in Blue Velvet. By going deeper into the psychoanalysis of protagonists and analyzing their behavior choices, this essay argues that Lynch intends to inform his viewers that there is no fixed gender role even in one single person. Through exhibiting the diversity of gender roles, various social environments are presented. David Lynch believes that once peoples gender roles become peaceful, the social environment can also exhibit a peaceful and mild image. This finding contributes to the subversion of gender roles in Blue Velvet.
Research progress in the treatment of acne
Authors: Li Xiwei
Published: July 2024

Acne is widely distributed globally, especially prevalent among adolescents and adults, and is one of the most common skin diseases clinically. Research has found that acne is a common chronic skin disease involving the sebaceous gland unit, and its pathogenesis involves multiple factors such as genetics and metabolism, including infection of Propionibacterium acnes, overactivation of sebaceous glands, abnormal follicular keratinization, and enhanced inflammatory response. Currently, topical drug therapy, systemic drug therapy, phototherapy, and chemical peel therapy have gained consensus in the treatment of acne. This review discusses the various advancements in acne treatment, including the use of probiotics as an adjuvant therapy based on the gut-skin axis and the latest research progress in biologic antibody-based immunotherapy targeting the pathophysiology of acne.
Applications of CRISPR/Cas9 system in improving plant genomes
Authors: Sun Hetian
Published: July 2024

At present, the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats/CRISPR-associated protein-9 (CRISPR/Cas9) system is the most concerned gene editing tool in the world. It was first identified in Escherichia coli in 1987 by Japanese researchers Y Ishino et al. And it has rapidly developed into a mature and advanced genomes engineering tool technology. Due to its easy operation, inexpensive and other characteristics, it has replaced other programmable nucleases such as zinc finger nucleases (ZFNs) and transcription activator-like effector nucleases (TALENs), and has become the most widely used method to edit genomes in many fields such as agricultural production and cancer treatment. Editing plant genomes with CRISPR technology can effectively enhance the resistance of viruses and pests in plants. This review will list some applications of CRISPR/Cas9 system in improving plant genomes. Although it has been widely used, the off-target effects are the major challenge to be solved. This review will also outline current difficulties and offer a possible direction for CRISPR/Cas9 system development in the future.
Analysing factors among five categories in Alzheimers disease by multiple logistic regression
Authors: Yang Jinxi
Published: July 2024

Alzheimers disease (AD) is a widespread disease around the world with significant consequences and economic burdens in nearly all countries. This study aims to integrate three main types of indicators which doctors and researchers separately used to find out patients cognition states belongs to which stage. The dataset involves 643 participants from recorded in the ADNI website, with 88 diagnosed with Alzheimers disease. The study firstly tests the correlation degree among ten independent variables. After careful and numerous iterations of the model, the study remains PTAU_bl, AV45_bl, WholeBrain_bl, RAVLT_learning_bl, MMSE_bl, CDRSB_bl, and ADAS13_bl in the later multiple logistic regression, and then output four formulas for each state comparing to the baseline state, which is the cognition normal (CN). The model is of good performance especially among CN, early mild cognitive impairment (EMCI) and AD, with the accuracy beyond 89%. This research makes contribution to the early identification and proactive management of individuals experiencing cognitive difficulties.
Application of Probiotics and Metazoans in Cosmetics
Authors: Qi Hongxiao
Published: July 2024

Probiotics are living microorganisms that when administered in appropriate quantities bring health benefits to the host. Probiotics products have been developed in the form of dairy products, dietary supplements, fermentation and enzyme preparations or other biological agents, and the global probiotics industry is growing at a rate of 15% to 20% per year. The clinical application of probiotics is becoming more and more extensive, especially in bacteriostasis, treatment of intestinal diseases, neonatal diseases and immune diseases, as well as in lowering blood pressure, lowering blood lipids, anti-aging, anti-tumor and central nervous system diseases. Metagenin refers to the bioactive compounds beneficial to health produced in the fermentation process of probiotics. Metagenin has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, immune regulation, antioxidant, anti-obesity, anti-hypertension, hypidemia, liver protection, promoting wound healing and other biological activities, which has broad prospects in the development of new health functional food. This topic will be used for the method of investigation and demonstration to study the research status and future development of probiotics and metagenics cosmetics, as well as the safety evaluation of cosmetics components and human body. The main research direction is on lactic acid bacteria and bacillus.
Mediation Effect Analysis Between Firm Leverage, Competitive Intensity and Innovation Performance
Authors: Lin Tianjian
Published: July 2024

The business environment has become more severe in recent years because of the impact of trade friction between China and America and the global epidemic. To achieve long-term survival and development, enterprises must carry out innovative activities and develop new products to meet market demand. We use empirical analysis to study the mechanism of leverage on innovation performance based on the data of listed companies in the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges in 2022. This study shows that firms' leverage has a positive impact on their innovation performance, while firms' gross profit margins play a negative mediating effect in it. So, firm leverage can decrease gross margins and thus improve innovation performance.
Green Economy as a Guarantee of Job Creation
Authors: Manucharyan Meri Gagik
Published: July 2024

This article explores the issue of job creation in the context of the green economy development. The green economy represents an economic model focused on sustainable development and reducing environmental impact, which is becoming increasingly relevant nowadays. The article explores the mechanisms through which the green economy contributes to the job creation across various sectors, including renewable energy, clean transportation, energy-efficient construction, and waste management. It also analyzes the social benefits of the green economy, such as improved public health, enhanced quality of life, and the reduction of social inequality. Drawing on international research data and case studies, the article demonstrates that transitioning to a green economy can not only promote environmental protection but also foster social progress and economic growth, which determines the relevance of the article.
Հոդվածն ուսումնասիրում է աշխատատեղերի ստեղծման տնտեսագիտական հիմնահարցերը՝ կանաչ տնտեսության զարգացման համատեքստում: Կանաչ տնտեսությունը տնտեսական մոդել է, որը կենտրոնացած է կայուն զարգացման և շրջակա միջավայրի վրա ազդեցության նվազեցման վրա, ինչն ավելի ու ավելի արդիական է դառնում ներկայում: Հոդվածում ուսումնասիրվել են այն մեխանիզմները, որոնց միջոցով կանաչ տնտեսությունը նպաստում է նոր աշխատատեղերի ստեղծմանը տարբեր ոլորտներում, ներառյալ վերականգնվող էներգիան, մաքուր տրանսպորտը, էներգաարդյունավետ շինարարությունը և թափոնների կառավարումը: Այն նաև վերլուծում է կանաչ տնտեսության սոցիալական առավելությունները, ինչպիսիք են հանրային առողջության բարելավումը, կյանքի որակի բարձրացումը և սոցիալական անհավասարության նվազեցումը: Հիմնվելով միջազգային հետազոտությունների տվյալների և գործնական օրինակների վրա՝ հոդվածը ցույց է տալիս, որ անցումը կանաչ տնտեսության կարող է ոչ միայն նպաստել շրջակա միջավայրի պաշտպանությանը, այլև խթանել սոցիալական առաջընթացը և տնտեսական աճը, ինչն էլ պայմանավորում է հոդվածի արդիականությունը:
В данной статье исследуется вопрос создания рабочих мест, связанных с развитием зеленой экономики. Зеленая экономика представляет собой экономическую модель, ориентированную на устойчивое развитие и снижение воздействия на окружающую среду, которая становится все более актуальной в современном мире. В статье рассматриваются механизмы, с помощью которых зеленая экономика способствует созданию новых рабочих мест в различных секторах, включая возобновляемую энергетику, экологически чистый транспорт, энергоэффективное строительство и утилизацию отходов. В нем также анализируются социальные выгоды зеленой экономики, такие как улучшение общественного здравоохранения, повышение качества жизни и сокращение социального неравенства. Опираясь на данные международных исследований и практические примеры, в статье показано, что переход к зеленой экономике может не только способствовать защите окружающей среды, но и способствовать социальному прогрессу и экономическому росту, что и определяет актуальность статьи.
An assessment of examination malpractice policies of a public university in Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Joy Ogunsina Anjolaoluwa
Published: July 2024

The menace of examination malpractices (EM) is prevalent in tertiary institutions in many regions of the world. In this study, the examination malpractice policies of a Nigerian institution were investigated. Three research questions were raised using exploratory design with sample size of twelve (12) interviewees. This was drawn by purposive sampling technique and was complemented with snowball sampling technique. Data collection was carried out using oral interview and analyzed with Atlas-ti. The results show that students of tertiary institutions engage in EM for various reasons. It was also revealed that students use various methods for indulging in EM. In addition, some weaknesses and amendments to the existing rules and regulations were suggested to curb this menace.
Dezenformasyon ile Algı Yaratmak ve Bilgi Kontrolü: İsrail – Filistin Savaşı Örneği
Authors: Geneş Melda , Taydaş Onur
Published: July 2024

Günümüz toplumlarının en büyük anahtarı iletişimdir. İletişim süreçlerini kontrol eden toplumların dünya üzerindeki etkinlikleri ve güçleri artmaktadır. Ancak iletişim teknolojilerini elinde tutan toplumların ya da kitlelerin, toplumları/kitleleri yanıltmak ya da kendilerine çıkar sağlamak için dezenformasyon yaydıkları görülmektedir. Dezenformasyon kasıtlı bir şekilde insanları gerçeklikten uzaklaştırarak, maksatlı olarak kendi çıkarları doğrultusunda yönlendirme süreci olarak adlandırılmaktadır. Bu sürecin kontrol edilebilmesi için hâlihazırda birçok çalışma yürütülmektedir. Ancak günümüzde medya kuruluşlarının yanı sıra gelişen teknoloji sayesinde her bireyin sosyal medya platformlarında içerik üretip sunabildiği bir ortam da bulunmaktadır. Bu ortam eşik bekçiliği gibi bir süzgece sahip olmadığı gibi kısmen daha özgürlükçü bir alan olarak da adlandırılmaktadır. Fakat söz konusu bu mecra ve bu mecradaki kimi paylaşımlar aslında sorun teşkil edebilmektedir. Bu noktada sosyal medya içeriklerindeki teyit alma süreci, sosyal medya platformlarında ihmal edilmekte bunun da sonuçları ciddi olabilmektedir. Dahası kriz durumlarında kimi zaman panik hâlinde kimi zaman da kasten sosyal medya aracılığıyla yanlış enformasyonun paylaşıldığı bilinmektedir. Son yıllarda yaşanan olaylara özellikle savaşlara bakıldığında bu durum daha da vahim görünmektedir. Savaş hâlinde oldukları veya anlaşmazlığa düştükleri tarafların kasten dezenformasyon barındıran içerikleri paylaşıma soktukları, karşılarındaki ülkelerin prestijlerini sarsıp, uluslararası kamuoyunda kendi politika ya da ülkelerini haklı gösterme amacı güttükleri gözlemlenmektedir. Bu kapsamda çalışmada İsrail’in Filistin’deki zulmüne yönelik haberlerdeki dezenformasyonlar incelenmiştir. Çalışmada çerçeveleme kuramı kullanılmıştır.
INDICADORES DE QUALIDADE: ADEQUAÇÃO DE CONFORMIDADE E TEMPO MÉDIO DE INÍCIO DA TERAPIA NUTRICIONAL ENTERAL PRECOCE EM UMA UNIDADE DE TERAPIA INTENSIVA
Authors: Gonçalves Lays Emanuelle de França , Santos Jorge Luís Rodrigues dos , Lima Amanda Vieira , Ziesemer Thaynara Pimenta , Ponte Antônia Yasmim Oliveira Caetano , Mendes Islanne Leal , Lourenço Maria Leilah Monte Coelho , Ripardo Katharyna Khauane Brandão
Published: July 2024

Introdução: Os indicadores de qualidade em terapia nutricional, considerados instrumentos de gestão, contribuem na excelência do cuidado, apontando a eficiência e eficácia de processos e resultados organizacionais, além de fornecer subsídios para a tomada de decisão. Objetivo: Verificar o tempo médio de início de dieta precoce e a adequação entre a dieta enteral prescrita e infundida em pacientes com uso Terapia Nutricional Enteral (TNE) em uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva (UTI). Metodologia: Foram coletadas variáveis relacionadas à nutrição enteral como tempo médio de início da dieta precoce e percentual de adequação entre prescrito e infundido da TNE de pacientes adultos internados em uma UTI de um hospital. Realizaram-se análises estatísticas descritivas como média e percentual. Além disso, foi avaliado o registro de intercorrências relacionados à evolução da TNE. Resultados e discussões: Foram avaliados dados de 271 pacientes de ambos os sexos. Verificou-se que a administração da nutrição enteral ocorreu de forma precoce em 85,12% dos casos e a frequência de pacientes em jejum >48h antes do início da TNE foi de 14,88%. O tempo médio de início foi de 18,72 horas. Em relação ao volume prescrito e infundido da dieta enteral, 92,56% dos pacientes atingiram a meta de >70% do prescrito. Os principais fatores que limitaram a infusão da dieta enteral foram instabilidade clínica e intolerância. Conclusão: Os resultados obtidos demonstram que o uso da TNE nos pacientes em terapia intensiva nesta instituição pode ser considerado satisfatório, de acordo com as metas estabelecidas pela literatura.