bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
How does society satisfaction affect the capital structure of firms? A two-part fractional regression approach
Authors: Marques Luís Miguel , Morais Flávio , Serrasqueiro Zélia
Published: April 2024

This paper examined the influence of society satisfaction on the capital structure decisions of small and medium–sized enterprises (SMEs). Applying data from an online questionnaire, we captured the well-being and perceptions that individuals hold about their own quality of life through a latent variable measuring satisfaction with life. In addition, the study used a sample of SMEs from Portugal for the pandemic year of 2020. Using fractional regression models, our findings revealed a statistically significant relationship between society satisfaction and SMEs' leverage. Specifically, we showed that higher levels of satisfaction decrease debt levels among SMEs. However, further investigation, employing a two-part fractional regression model, showed that the overall negative effect is, in fact, only explained by the increasing propensity for firms to remain debt-free in the presence of greater levels of society satisfaction. Consequently, while society satisfaction appears to influence the decision to engage in debt financing, this does not significantly impact the amount of debt taken on by SMEs. In summary, this paper highlights the importance of society satisfaction to SME capital structure decision-making and contributes to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms driving SME financing decisions amidst socio-economic dynamics.
La revue HOG : pour une nouvelle ère socialiste en Arménie et en diaspora
Authors: Tachjian Vahé
Published: April 2024

La revue HOG, publiée à Paris de 1933 à 1935, est une publication en langue arménienne d’une organisation communiste du même nom : le HOG ou Comité d’aide à l'Arménie. En lien direct avec les autorités soviétiques d’Arménie, la revue relaie leur idéologie en diaspora, en vantant l’édification de l’Arménie soviétique. Mettant en perspective le contexte historique dans lequel la revue HOG a opéré à Paris, cet article vise à présenter son mode de fonctionnement et ses objectifs d’influence au sein de l’émigration arménienne. Il présente la méthode propagandiste utilisée dans cette revue, qui tend à sensibiliser son lectorat aux concepts internationalistes et à propager l’idée de la grandeur, de l’invincibilité et de la modernité de la nouvelle société soviétique.
La standardisation et le développement de l’arménien occidental dans le journal Haratch
Authors: Dalalyan Tork
Published: April 2024

Ce court essai évoque l’apport linguistique normatif du quotidien Haratch à l’arménien occidental, parlé par la majorité des Arméniens en exil dans les deux premiers tiers du 20e siècle. Des articles et éditoriaux par le fondateur du journal, Chavarch Missakian, et l’un de ses collaborateurs, l’écrivain et homme de presse Chavarch Nartouni, illustrent l’engagement de Haratch en défense de la langue arménienne occidentale et l’héritage linguistique qu’a représenté cet unique quotidien arménien en Europe, publié à Paris de 1925 à 2009.
Développer la relation des personnes enseignantes avec la beauté et la complexité du monde
Authors: Boutet Marc , Massie Marie-Hélène , Gilbert Marie-Claude
Published: April 2024

Les personnes enseignant en milieu scolaire formel ont besoin de formation pour parvenir à intégrer des préoccupations liées à un avenir viable dans leurs pratiques. Dans une perspective d’écoformation, cette formation devrait viser à la fois le développement de leur sensibilité envers le milieu naturel (relation avec la beauté du monde) et de leur capacité à comprendre et agir face aux enjeux environnementaux (relation avec la complexité du monde). Le cours d’éducation pour un avenir viable (EAV), que nous offrons en ligne depuis le printemps 2019 à des personnes enseignantes inscrites dans un programme de maîtrise professionnelle, poursuit de telles visées. Dans cet article, les cadres didactiques du cours ainsi que les principaux moyens proposés, dont l’utilisation de la littérature jeunesse, seront d’abord présentés. Puis, nous présenterons les principaux éléments d’une recherche associée à l’expérience du cours, visant à dégager des pistes pour l’évolution et l’amélioration de la formation offerte.
Diagnóstico arendtiano acerca da modernidade
Authors: Rodrigues Mayara Mara Teixeira , Silva Ricardo George de Araújo
Published: April 2024

O presente texto propõe-se a refletir, no rastro de Arendt, sobre o declínio da política na modernidade diante de sua redução à administração da vida e das necessidades vitais. Para tanto, discutiremos a “moderna alienação do mundo” fomentada pela ascensão do trabalho e da vida, e refletiremos sobre a redução da política à administração da vida diante do advento do social e da vitória do animal laborans. Pressupõe-se que, examinarmos tais categorias nos permite observar o ocaso da política na era moderna e a sua transformação em biopolítica, e, ademais, como esta categoria segue na contramão da noção política da autora. Para a metodologia, realizamos uma exegese filosófica das obras referencias, especialmente a obra A Condição Humana (1958), de Hannah Arendt.
Economic Aspects of Regional Tourism Development
Authors: Bakhtadze Lela , Aladashvili Manana , Sartania Teimuraz , Tushishvili Natela
Published: April 2024

The chapter gives the example of different countries, how the development of tourism increased the standard of living of the local population and transformed poor rural settlements into luxurious and prestigious resorts. The development of tourism in the mountainous regions of Georgia has great potential, which is caused by the variety of tourist resources. Economic revitalization of mountainous regions becomes possible through tourism. Based on the tourism development trends of the last five years, the number of tourists flowing in the highland regions has increased significantly, which has increased the demand for access to various economic activities. Local residents have started to convert their houses into guesthouses, and some have started to engage in the adjacent tourism sectors.
Exploring the Relationship Between Tourist Experiences at Creative Tourist Destinations and Their Intentions to Indulge in Co-Creation Activities
Authors: Sharma Ishani , Aggarwal Arun
Published: April 2024

This chapter examines the evolution of tourism from passive consumption to active engagement, focusing on co-creation where tourists collaborate with service providers, local communities, and fellow travelers to shape their own experiences. Central to this is creative tourism, with sites offering immersive artistic activities as a hub for co-creation. This study, drawing on recent research, explores how experiences in these creative environments influence tourists' readiness to engage in co-creation. It establishes a theoretical framework connecting these experiences with their co-creative inclination and identifies key factors influencing a tourist's intent to participate co-creatively. The findings provide insights for destination planners and industry professionals, underscoring the importance of participatory experiences in building loyalty and improving visitor satisfaction. The chapter concludes by highlighting research gaps and suggesting future research directions in the intersection of tourist experiences and co-creation.
The Relationships Between Leadership Styles, Entrepreneurial Orientation, and Knowledge Sharing in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Authors: Al-Romeedy Bassam Samir
Published: April 2024

The chapter aims to explore the relationships among transformational, empowering, transactional leadership, entrepreneurial orientation, and knowledge sharing. Additionally, it investigates the role of entrepreneurial orientation as a mediator between these leadership styles and knowledge sharing. The study was conducted using data collected from employees at EgyptAir, with 481 valid responses. The analysis employed partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results revealed a positive association between transformational, empowering, and transactional leadership, entrepreneurial orientation, and knowledge sharing. Furthermore, the results indicated that entrepreneurial orientation partially mediates the relationship between transformational, empowering, and transactional leadership and knowledge sharing. The study offers practical recommendations for managers in the tourism and hospitality industry, particularly in the context of airlines, to enhance entrepreneurial orientation and knowledge sharing through different leadership styles.
The Role of Agritourism and Eco-Agritourism in Social Welfare Development
Authors: Kvaratskhelia Rusudani
Published: April 2024

The positive impact of tourism on the country's economy and the well-being of the population is recognized, however, world experience has also shown the negative aspects of the sector, such as the undesirable influence of the state on the development of the tourism industry in various aspects. The development of tourism only for high commercialization harms the country's culture, natural resources, and values. The development of tourism only for high commercialization harms the country's culture, natural resources, and values. In places of mass tourism, serious problems have arisen in the direction of ecology, culture, and social development. In addition to damage and pollution of the environment, depletion of natural resources, disturbance of biodiversity, and land degradation also pose a threat.
Educational Technology and Libraries Supporting Online/Digital Learning With the ASP.NET MVC Framework
Authors: Priyanka D.
Published: April 2024

Online applications are quickly multiplying across different areas, encompassing large and small enterprises, government entities, academic institutions, and research centers. Utilizing the MVC (model-view-regulator) philosophy, this chapter advocates for a clear separation of concerns, offering numerous advantages. Existing writing highlights an absence or a lack of a unified approach within ASP.NET MVC to effectively address identified challenges, hindering the optimization of online learning experiences in educational settings. This proposed arrangement, utilizing the qualities of ASP.NET MVC and consolidating man-made intelligence help, focuses on particular advancement for the making of easy-to-understand interfaces. The chapter highlights the significant advantages emerging from this organization system in the domain of instructive innovation and libraries. Through a detailed exploration of this approach, the authors aim to significantly contribute to the advancement of AI-assisted educational technology and libraries.
Rural Public Library's Outreach Services in Bridging the Digital Divide in Thiruvananthapuram District
Authors: Barath P. Suman , Sudhier K. G.
Published: April 2024

The study investigates the outreach services offered by the rural public libraries in the Thiruvananthapuram district. Out of the fifteen A+ rural public libraries in the district affiliated with the Kerala State Library Council (KSLC), six libraries were selected for the study. The study found that out of the six libraries, three of them were automated, and they are using Koha integrated library management software. The majority of the librarians effectively serve current awareness services, reference and referral services through personal interaction, and also using ICT tools like e-mail and social media. All the libraries are using social media platforms WhatsApp and Facebook for sharing information. Five librarians opined that the easy way of bridging the digital divide in society is by providing e-learning and e-governance services to the community. The librarians strongly believed that helping to access government websites on user requirements is an effective way of supporting e-governance information service.
AI and IoT for Universal Health and Well-Being Across Generations
Authors: Pavitharani G. P. , Joy Rojal Treesa , Rajendran Rajesh Kanna
Published: April 2024

Over the last several years, the confluence of AI and the Internet of Things (IoT) has caused tremendous changes in many areas of our life, including the healthcare industry. Because of this cooperation, new possibilities have emerged with the aim of enhancing the health and welfare of people across all different generations. The ability to efficiently gather, analyze, and derive insights from large volumes of real-time data has revolutionized healthcare, allowing for better patient treatment and community health management. This is made feasible by combining algorithms powered by artificial intelligence with IoT-connected devices. Examining the game-changing possibilities of AI and the IoT in the healthcare industry is the goal of this introductory piece. The function of AI and the Internet of Things in advancing health equity and wellness across diverse age groups is the primary emphasis of this study. Countless and varied uses of AI and the internet of things may be found in the medical field. Some examples of these uses include remote patient monitoring and the development of predictive analytics tools for use in illness prevention. Health outcomes and quality of life for individuals of all ages can be improved via the development of individualized therapies and treatment programs that cater to each person's specific needs. It is feasible to create these opportunities with the help of these technologies. Healthcare issues may be effectively addressed in a variety of locations, from densely populated cities to more rural places, by implementing solutions that leverage the internet of things and artificial intelligence. Because these solutions are both accessible and scalable, this is the result. It is possible for healthcare systems to overcome barriers to service delivery and access by utilizing these technologies. As a result, people of all ages and from all over the world will be able to live the kind of healthy, fulfilling lives they deserve.
Design of a Mono-Rectangular Cored Symmetrical PCF Structure for Sensing Differently Concentrated Glucose Solutions in THz Regime
Authors: Jibon Rayhan Habib , Rahaman Md. Ekhlasur , Ahsan Md. Shamim , Maniruzzaman Md.
Published: April 2024

This research illustrates a simple mono-rectangular cored symmetrical PCF (MRC-SPCF) sensor that is used for detecting different concentrated glucose samples (from 0% to 60%). The simulations are carried out within 1-2 THz regimes based on the principles of the finite element method (FEM). After a completed investigation we have found the values of a range of optical properties that are comparable to the previously published results. From our investigation, we found 94.43% relative sensitivity with a negligible effective material loss (EML) of 0.004 cm-1 at 1.8 THz respectively for 60% and 20% concentrated glucose solution. Besides this proposed MRC-SPCF sensor also expresses almost zero confinement losses for all the glucose samples within the operated frequency range. Hence we can admire that this proposed MRC-SPCF sensor can be a potential aspirant in chemical sensing which can make an impact both in the medical and industrial sectors.
Efficient Catalytic Synthesis of Glycerol Carbonate Using Optimized Na and K Titanate Nanotubes Catalysts
Authors: Malyaadri M. , Jagadeeswaraiah K.
Published: April 2024

The synthesis of glycerol carbonate from glycerol has garnered significant research attention because of its wide application in the lithium-ion battery and pharmaceutical industries. This study summarizes the catalytic transformation of glycerol to glycerol carbonate using Na and K titanate nanotubes as catalysts. We report the synthesis of Na and K titanate nanotubes catalyst by a simple co-precipitation route and investigate their catalytic activity in the transesterification of glycerol. The physicochemical properties of the Na and K titanate nanotubes catalyst were successfully studied by CO2-TPD and XRD. The designed catalyst possesses high catalytic efficiency and stability in the transesterification reaction of glycerol. Based on its surface area and basicity, several experiments were performed, and it was observed that under optimized conditions (i.e., 5 wt.% catalyst loading, 5:1 molar ratio of DMC to glycerol, 90 °C, and 90 min), the highest conversion of glycerol was achieved, 92.6% glycerol carbonate. The high thermal stability and recyclability make it an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of glycerol carbonate.
Library Instruction Sessions on Awareness of Plagiarism Among University Students: A Case Study
Authors: Punchihewa C. N. D. , Kumara A. D. B.
Published: April 2024

This study investigates the effectiveness of library user education programmes in enhancing students' awareness and understanding of seven types of plagiarism. The focus was on three distinct groups of students: undergraduates at two different levels (level I and level III) and postgraduates. The methodology employed a structured questionnaire to collect data via a survey approach before and after the library instruction sessions. To facilitate data collection, an online survey was created using Google Forms, streamlining the process of reaching out to participants.Results demonstrate that the library user education programs significantly contributed to the enhancement of students' comprehension of plagiarism. Notably, Word-for-Word and Mosaic plagiarism were well comprehended across all student groups, indicating the effectiveness of the educational interventions for these types.While the majority of plagiarism types indicate considerable improvement following the instructional sessions, the study highlights the importance of tailored approaches for addressing challenging areas. Educators are encouraged to prioritize comprehensive and targeted strategies to maximize the outcomes of plagiarism and referencing in education.
Learning Landscapes in Post-Pandemic Context: A Comprehensive Study on Online Education at University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Authors: Latha U. , Lakshman I. M.
Published: April 2024

This study examines the challenges and opportunities of online learning preferences, and the constraints undergraduate students face, emphasizing the need for comprehensive research tailored to the Sri Lankan institutional context of higher education. Employing a dual methodology, this study meticulously examines socio-economic factors underscoring their influence on online learning experiences at the University of Jaffna. The binary outcome analysis exposes significant influences of various explanatory variables. These findings underscore the importance of considering these factors, specifically the academic year and stream, when integrating online learning into alignment with the Sri Lankan higher education framework. The study proposes recommendations for a blended learning approach with varying proportions of online components tailored to academic years, streams, and socio-economic contexts. In conclusion, this research offers a sustainable solution to the challenges posed by resource scarcity and increasing demand in the unique context of the Sri Lankan higher education landscape.
Telemedicine and social media: A contemporary analysis of the most shared content by internet users
Authors: Mirone Vincenzo , Di Bello Francesco , Morra Simone , Califano Gianluigi , Cirillo Luigi , Abate Marco , Fusco Giovanni Maria , Luzzago Stefano , Mirone Claudia , Napolitano Luigi , La Rocca Roberto , Creta Massimiliano , Celentano Giuseppe , Capece Marco , Musi Gennaro , Mangiapia Francesco , Longo Nicola , Collà Ruvolo Claudia
Published: April 2024

Objective: To evaluate the telemedicine information published on the most popular social media platforms, during the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: We queried the BuzzSumo tool to identify related telemedicine article links that were shared most on social media, from February 2021 to February 2022. The PEMAT-P was used for the quality assessment of the most shared links.Results: 125 links were eligible for the analysis. Facebook was the most used social media platform for sharing articles (median engagement: 1000). Most of the articles were published by magazines (n = 82, 65.6%) and the main topic addressed was general information (n = 49, 39.2%). In the subgroup analyses of the 34 most shared articles, Facebook was the most used social media platform (median engagement:1950), most of the articles were published by magazines (n = 24, 70.6%), whereas the main topic addressed was the prescription of the abortion pill (n = 9, 26.5%). According to the PEMAT-P tool, the median understandability and actionability score was 63.8 and 20%, respectively.Conclusions: The interest in telemedicine has increased all over the world, as evidenced by the high engagement in social media articles, recorded during the last year. However, the access to digital health services is still limited, the information provided is often not verified by an official entity and unable to fill the digital divide exacerbated by COVID 19 pandemic crisis. Hence, health policy should be developed or modified to ensure a more egalitarian Internet access for all citizens. Official medical institutions should standardize telemedicine regulation and online content to reduce the widespread of misleading information.
Culture, Personal Autonomy and Individualism: Their Relationships and Implications for Personal Growth and Well-Being
Authors: Chirkov Valery
Published: April 2024

The recent research and theorizing in cross-cultural social psychology have raised several interesting and conceptually important issues about the role of autonomy, selfdetermination and freedom of choice in different cultures and regarding the role of these factors in human functioning within various cultural contexts (Ahuvia, 2001; Inghilleri, 1999; Iyengar & DeVoe, 2003; Kagitcibasi, 2003, 2005; Markus & Kitayama, 2003; Miller, 2003; Rychlak, 2003; Schwartz, 2000). The following are among the key questions that have been raised: What is the nature and role of autonomy in the behavior of people from different cultures? Is autonomy’s positive influence only a prerogative of Western cultures built on the ideology of individualism? How does autonomy support relate to the psychological well-being (PWB) of people from different cultures? In this paper, I suggest answers to these questions and provide empirical evidence that support them.
Research on Predictive Control Energy Management Strategy for Composite Electric Ship Based on Power Forecasting
Authors: Chen Haotian , Huang Xixia
Published: April 2024

A proposed solution is presented to address the issue of rising energy loss resulting from inaccurate power prediction in the predictive energy management strategy for composite electric power electric ship. The solution involves the development of a power prediction model that integrates Archimedes' algorithm, optimized variational modal decomposition, and BiLSTM. Within the framework of Model Predictive Control, this predictive model is utilized for power forecasting, transforming the global optimization problem into one of optimizing the power output distribution among power sources within the predictive time domain, then the optimization objective is to minimize the energy loss of the composite electric power system, and a dynamic programming algorithm is employed to solve the optimization problem within the forecast time domain. The simulation findings demonstrate a significant enhancement in the forecast accuracy of the power prediction model introduced in this study, with a 52.61% improvement compared to the AOA-BiLSTM power prediction model. Concurrently, the energy management strategy utilizing the prediction model proposed in this research shows a 1.02% reduction in energy loss compared to the prediction model control strategy based on AOA-BiLSTM, and a 15.8% reduction in energy loss compared to the ruler-based strategy.
О продолжаемости и качественных свойствах решений уравнения Риккати
Authors: Astashova Irina Viktorovna , Nikishov Vladimir Andreevich
Published: April 2024

На вещественной оси рассматривается уравнение Риккати с непрерывными коэффициентами и неотрицательным дискриминантом правой части. Исследуется продолжаемость его решений на бесконечный интервал. Найдена асимптотика его решений в зависимости от их начальных значений и свойств функций, являющихся корнями правой части уравнения. Получены результаты об асимптотическом поведении решений, определeнных в окрестности $\pm\infty$. Исследована структура множества ограниченных решений уравнения в случае, когда корни правой части уравнения - различные на всей их области определения непрерывно дифференцируемые функции, монотонно стремящиеся к пределам при $x\to\pm\infty$. Дополнены, усилены или уточнены некоторые известные результаты.
Библиография: 47 названий.
Design and Application of Electronic Toll Collection Special
Situation Processing System
Authors: Guo Xiaohui , Guo Fengbin , Zhang Mengwei , Zheng Fengfei , Liu Chunya
Published: April 2024

In 2018, the state explicitly proposed to “promote the cancellation of expressway
toll stations at provincial boundaries.” Electronic toll collection has become
the main toll collection method on expressways. With the construction of ETC
toll lanes, the proportion of ETC vehicles in the expressway traffic flow is
increasing, and the rapid processing of vehicle special situations is facing
challenges. At present, various provinces have adopted various methods to
improve the traffic efficiency and transaction success rate of ETC from the
issuance link, customer service link, and lane transaction link. According to
statistical data, the average transaction success rate of ETC lane is not higher
than 99% at present. As of October 2021, the number of ETC users nationwide has
reached 256 million, and there are an average of 40 million ETC transactions per
day across the network, that is, about 400,000 special cases need to be
processed. How to efficiently deal with special vehicles in the new mode and
avoid ramp toll stations becoming traffic bottlenecks is a new problem facing at
this stage. In order to fit the application scenarios of ETC lanes and solve the
problems of time-consuming, labor-intensive, and high safety risks of
traditional special situation processing methods, this article sorts out the
classification and application scenarios of expressway ETC special situations
under the new model. The development status and existing problems of ETC special
situation processing are studied and analyzed. This article also establishes a
more rapid and convenient special situation handling mechanism, which simplifies
the processing process of ETC lane special situations to the greatest extent,
and avoids traffic congestion and potential safety problems caused by ETC
special situations. Finally, the self-service processing and unattended lanes
are realized, which improves the efficiency of special situation processing and
ensures fast passage.
Effect of Occupational exposure to Gasoline on Reproductive and Thyroid hormones among male Petrol station attendants in Kwara State
Authors: Adunmo Godwin O. , Taiwo Seyi , Muniru Ibrahim , Busari A.O.
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Petrol fume contain organic compounds that have been suggested to be endocrine disruptors. There is paucity of data on petrol fume-linked health challenges in Nigeria. Thus, we evaluated the effects of petrol fume exposure on blood levels of reproductive and thyroid hormones among petrol pump station attendants in Kwara state, Nigeria.

Material and Methods: Eighty (80) petrol station attendants and fifty (50) non-occupationally exposed subjects were recruited as controls. Anthropometric indices were taken and fasting blood samples were collected after signing the consent form. Free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), testosterone, follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone were evaluated using standard techniques.

Results: Average age and BMI of petrol fume-exposed subjects are 27.40±0.419 and 24.98±0.254 respectively and was not different from controls. Elevated FT3 and FT4 were evaluated with a decreased TSH level in the exposed group when compared with controls. In contrast, FSH, LH and testosterone were significantly reduced in exposed group when compared with control.

Conclusion: The result of this study shows that petrol fume toxicants adversely alter thyroid and gonadal functions thereby modulating circulating levels of reproductive and thyroid hormones in male petrol station attendants in Kwara state.
Production of L-lysine under submerged fermentation by Corynebacterium glutamicum using different agricultural plants leaves
Authors: Ezedom Theresa , Egbune Egoamaka Oliseneku , Atseponu Solomon Adanoritsewo , Charles Mary Ogochukwu , Benson Blessed  Achugbue , Ebbah Diana , Amechi Promise Chika , Benjamin Oghenetega , Egbodje Akpevweoghene Rejoice , Ebinum Lucky , Chukwudozi Blessing Ifechi , Eboe Stephen , Alexander Ifeanyi Benedict , Edijana Sophia Fejiro , Tonukari Nyerhovwo
Published: April 2024

Introduction: This study investigated the production of L-lysine using Corynebacterium glutamicum and various leaf extracts (cassava, palm tree, maize, cowpea, cocoyam, and plantain). The study also explored the activities of amylases and proteases, as well as the levels of total soluble proteins, reducing sugars, glucose, flavonoid and phenolic contents, and pH changes.

Materials and Methods: Different treatments (extract, boiled extract, extract + C. glutamicum, boiled extract + C. glutamicum) were examined for their effects on L-lysine concentration. Additionally, the activities of amylases and proteases, as well as levels of total soluble proteins, reducing sugars, glucose, flavonoid and phenolic contents, and pH changes, were analyzed.

Results: Maize leaf extract + C. glutamicum exhibited the highest L-lysine concentration (1.771a±0.1 mg/g), while boiled cassava leaf extract showed the lowest concentration (0.023b±0.1 mg/g). Palm tree leaf extract had significantly higher reducing sugar levels compared to other extracts. Boiled plantain leaf extract fermented by C. glutamicum had the highest total soluble protein level (9.5±0.2 mg/g), while cassava leaf extract had the lowest (2.1±1.2 mg/g).

Conclusion: Submerged fermentation of leaf extracts using C. glutamicum can be utilized for L-lysine production. The study highlights the influence of different leaf extracts and treatments on L-lysine production, as well as on amylase and protease activities, total soluble protein levels, reducing sugars, glucose, flavonoid and phenolic contents, and pH values. These findings provide valuable insights into the potential application of this approach for lysine production.
Editorial: Sexual and Reproductive Health: A Bird’s Eye View and The Nigerian Dimension
Authors: Omo-Aghoja L.O.
Published: April 2024

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Lichen Sclerosus in Extremes of Age: A Report of Two Cases in Skin of Colour in a Secondary Health Facility in South-South, Nigeria
Authors: Sokunbi A.E. , Omenai S.A.
Published: April 2024

Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic dermatologic condition with a bimodal peak age of occurrence; it is encountered in pre-pubertal paediatric ages and post-menopausal populations. This dermatosis is thought to have an autoimmune basis and has been rarely reported in our environment. Although more common in adults, it can affect individuals of all ages. This case series presents two unique cases of Lichen sclerosus in a 4-year-old female and a 70-year-old female reported in persons with skin of colour, highlighting the variations in presentation, diagnosis, and management in these distinct age groups. This case series also aims to increase awareness about this condition which may likely have be misdiagnosed as other similar dermatoses; thus limiting the case detection rate of this dermatosis in African population.
A Study on the Scalability of VR Media Art Focusing on media aesthetics
Authors:   Korea Institute of Design Research Society, YUN ByoungGoun)
Published: April 2024

This study examines the four attributes of VR media art from a media aesthetic point of view and discursively
describes the case analysis of related works and the possibility of expanding VR media art in the future. As a
result of this study, the possibility of VR expansion will expand as the technological development of media
increases in the use and utility of multiple media for the scalability of multimedia VR media art. Second, the
expandability of VR media art is highly likely to expand in the future because it completely absorbs and
accepts existing media as new media, which is repackaged and exhibits the characteristics of immaterial
immersion. Third, the media ecosystem VR media art scalability is inevitable because the relationship between
humans and media is inevitable, so if the interaction of each organism is strengthened, the possibility of
expansion is high. Fourth, the scalability of media-emotional VR media art is not highly likely to expand by
itself because the implied media form and media-emotional expression method of interacting VR are different.
However, from a media aesthetic point of view, the possibility of confirmation may increase because the
emotional interpretation and expression according to the user's five senses are abundant.
On a version of the Problem B of Mahler involving derivatives
Authors: Alves Diego
Published: April 2024

In 1902, Paul St\"ackel constructed an analytic function $f(z)$ in a
neighborhood of the origin, which was transcendental, and with the property
that both $f(z)$ and its inverse, as well as its derivatives, assumed algebraic
values at all algebraic points in this neighborhood. Inspired by this result,
Mahler in 1976 questioned the existence of an transcendental entire function
$f(z)$ such that $f(\overline{\mathbb{Q}})$ and $f^{-1}(\overline{\mathbb{Q}})$
are subsets of $\overline{\mathbb{Q}}.$ This problem was solved by Marques and
Moreira in 2017. As St\"acklel's result involved derivatives, it is natural to
question whether we have an analogous result for transcendental entire
functions involving derivatives. In this article, we show that there are an
uncountable amount of such functions.
Associated Permutations of Complete Non-Ambiguous Trees
Authors: Chen Daniel , Ohlig Sebastian
Published: April 2024

We explore new connections between complete non-ambiguous trees (CNATs) and
permutations. We give a bijection between tree-like tableaux and a specific
subset of CNATs. This map is used to establish and solve a recurrence relation
for the number of tree-like tableaux of a fixed size without occupied corners,
proving a conjecture by Laborde-Zubieta. We end by establishing a row/column
swapping operation on CNATs and identify new areas for future research.
A Constructivist Model for Leveraging GenAI Tools for Individualized, Peer-simulated Feedback on Student Writing
Authors: McGuire Abby , Qureshi Warda , Saad Mariam
Published: April 2024

Building on previous research that has demonstrated close connections between constructivism, technology, and artificial intelligence, this article investigates the constructivist underpinnings of strategically integrating GenAI experiences in higher educational contexts to catalyze student learning. This study presents a new model for leveraging GenAI tools, for individualized, formative, peer-simulated feedback in graduate-level courses in higher education. This exploratory study presents graduate student reflections about the process and product created using ChatGPT for formative feedback with an instructor-generated prompt for an organizational behavior course. An analysis of student reflections and examples of ChatGPT-generated peer-simulated feedback, as well as an examination of ethical considerations, offer insights into the learning potential of utilizing GenAI tools for peer-simulated feedback in graduate-level courses.
Understanding Teachers’ Perspective toward ChatGPT Acceptance in English Language Teaching
Authors: Mutammimah Heppy , Rejeki Sri , Kustini Siti , Amelia Rini
Published: April 2024

Adapting the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) framework, this study investigates English teachers' perspectives on the intention to adopt and integrate ChatGPT in their classrooms. This study utilizes quantitative cross-sectional research with 114 respondents answering the online questionnaire. The Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) statistical analysis through SmartPLS 3.0 was employed to analyze the collected data. The result indicates that the proposed TAM model in this study can predict ChatGPT acceptance in English language teaching. Additionally, the structural model showed that perceived usefulness, ease of use, and attitude toward using significantly and positively influenced behavioral intention. Furthermore, attitude toward using and behavioral intention significantly and positively impacted actual system use. Teachers' perspectives on ChatGPT uptake and integration into English language learning are critical to technological innovation. This paper could assist teachers in Indonesia and comparable regions in understanding and adopting ChatGPT in English language teaching.
A Pilot Study Inquiring into the Impact of ChatGPT on Lab Report Writing in Introductory Engineering Labs
Authors: Kim Dave , Majdara Aref , Olson Wendy
Published: April 2024

This exploratory study focuses on the use of ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tool, by undergraduate engineering students in lab report writing in the major. Literature addressing the impact of ChatGPT and AI on student writing suggests that such technologies can both support and limit students' composing and learning processes. Acknowledging the history of writing with technologies and writing as technology, the development of GAI warrants attention to pedagogical and ethical implications in writing-intensive engineering classes. This pilot study investigates how the use of ChatGPT impacts students’ lab writing outcomes in terms of rhetorical knowledge, critical thinking and composing, knowledge of conventions, and writing processes. A group of undergraduate volunteers (n= 7) used ChatGPT to revise their original engineering lab reports written without using ChatGPT. A comparative study was conducted between original lab report samples and revisions by directly assessing students’ lab reports in gateway engineering lab courses. A focus group was conducted to learn their experiences and perspectives on ChatGPT in the context of engineering lab report writing. Implementing ChatGPT in the revision writing process could result in improving engineering students’ lab report quality due to students’ enhanced lab report genre understanding. At the same time, the use of ChatGPT also leads students to provide false claims, incorrect lab procedures, or extremely broad statements, which are not valued in the engineering lab report genre.
THE EFFECT OF INTERMITTENT FASTING DIET AND LIGHT-INTENSITY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON SERUM IRISIN LEVELS ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS
Authors: Bilge Sertdemir Hüsniye , Dursun Safiye Beyza , Namulodı Shaafah , Kaya Mehmet Salih , Bayıroğlu Farhri
Published: April 2024

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of exercise and intermittent fasting diet on certain anthropometric measurements and circulating irisin concentration in elderly individuals and to investigate the relationship between irisin and body fat percentage.

Materials and Methods: 44 elderly volunteers (21 males and 23 females) with a mean age of 69±9 years, were randomly divided into 4 groups; Control (n=8), Bocce group (n=12), Intermittent Fasting group (n=12), Bocce and Intermittent Fasting group (n=12). The applications were continued for 12 weeks.

Results: A comparison of the groups before and after the application showed no significant difference between serum irisin values (P >0.05). Body fat percentage decreased significantly in all other groups besides the control group where it increased (P
La clase obrera en dictadura. Las tempranas resistencias desde los sitios de trabajo en el Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires (marzo de 1976 – diciembre de 1977)
Authors: Mangiantini Martín
Published: April 2024

El presente artículo se propone analizar la conflictividad obrera desarrollada desde los sitios de trabajo en el marco de la última dictadura cívico-militar acaecida en la Argentina. El recorte temporal elegido entre marzo de 1976 y diciembre de 1977 conlleva el objetivo de reflexionar sobre aquellos modos de resistencia y organización en los espacios laborales en los momentos de mayor represión del gobierno castrense. El análisis se apoya en una muestra de 345 conflictos laborales correspondientes a una porción del territorio actualmente inserto en la denominada Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires.
“Estoy escribiendo una novela genial”: posturas literarias e imágenes de autor en Adán Buenosayres de Leopoldo Marechal
Authors: de Navascués Javier
Published: April 2024

En este artículo se analiza la imagen que transmitió Marechal como autor a la hora de publicar una obra que no tenía precedentes en la literatura argentina. Adán Buenosayres (1948) es la gran puesta en escena como autor de Marechal. De acuerdo con el concepto de postura literaria (Meizoz), los textos literarios son empleados del mismo modo que entrevistas, iconografía, fotografías, reflexiones en torno a su propia obra, etc. con el fin de mostrar una determinada imagen del autor. Esta imagen o ethos fue elaborado por el propio Marechal en combinación con sus lectores y críticos. Así, se concluye que, desde Adán Buenosayres, se elaboró la imagen de un escritor genial e incomprendido, aislado, progresivamente desprendido de la tradición hispánica e interesado, sobre todo, en la construcción de una obra maestra de la literatura argentina.
Harmonic Parenthesis in Early Chopin
Authors: Rector Michael
Published: April 2024

In a well-known journal entry—from April 1849, the year of Chopin’s death—Delacroix describes a day spent with the composer saying, ‘he talked to me about music, and it revived him.’ The journal makes the two men appear intensely sympathetic. Delacroix relates an artistic credo that he attributes to Chopin, but could equally apply to himself: ‘[Art] is reason itself, adorned by genius, but following a necessary path and contained by higher laws.’ In contrast to contemporary critics, who tended to emphasize Delacroix’s use of colour and loose brushwork to label him ‘romantic’, the painter thought of himself as a classicist continuing a tradition represented by the Renaissance masters and Peter Paul Rubens. Similarly, Chopin idolised Bach and Mozart. Later in the same entry, Delacroix shares the composer’s critique of Beethoven; unlike Mozart, ‘he turns his back on eternal principles.’ The boundary between Enlightenment and Romantic ideas is more porous than easy periodisation implies; Chopin and Delacroix are not the only nineteenth-century artists whose work is sometimes more productively understood as an evolution rather than a repudiation of eighteenth-century practices. In the present article I will examine a quintessentially Chopin-esque harmonic device as a development of a technique found in Beethoven.
Covert Violence
Authors: Levin Jack , Wiest Julie B.
Published: April 2024

Covert violence occurs in all social institutions and this compelling, much-needed book is for all those who seek to understand - and strive to prevent - violence in society. This book takes a new and engaging focus on the perpetrators of surreptitious violence on unsuspecting victims.
The Internet Left
Authors: Harrison Graham
Published: April 2024

This book defines what political social media is and then takes a morphological approach to investigate political ideologies and reveal the ways in which interconnected concepts are arranged. It concludes by coining the term 'proto-ideologies' to approach the construction of concepts that generate ideologies in the making.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN DALAM MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN BERBICARA DAN KEAKTIFAN BELAJAR DI KELAS VI MI ASSULTHONIYAH KOTA PROBOLINGGO
Authors: Alfat Korik , Khosiah Nur , Fadilah Yulina
Published: April 2024

Education has an important role in the process of developing students' potential, with a special emphasis on the role of mathematics, especially the subject matter of flat-sided spaces. Although efforts have been made to improve the quality of education, there are still problems, especially related to students' desire to learn mathematics. The importance of learning media that is interesting and easy to understand has become a major concern. In this case, the human body structure media, which is centered on the material of human body recognition which is one of the discussions of Biology lessons in grade VI SD / MI. This Research and Development study uses the ADDIE model. Validity by media experts and material experts is required during the development process. The results showed that this media, can bring changes to student learning outcomes so that they can experience an increase from before. The creation of human body structure media can be considered as a fun innovation. This media also has the potential to improve speaking skills and learning activeness and can be applied in the world of education.
EE= E3LC3: Engaging Experiences Enabling Learning Connections between Curriculum and Career
Authors: Maxwell Katia , Morrison Lucy , Thiele Levi
Published: April 2024

The current movement to institutionalize Experiential Education (EE) reflects and acts as a response to contemporary concerns about the perceived value of investing in education. The authors delineate the need to collaborate within a shared understanding of the possibilities, diversity, and operational practicalities of EE across different units and communities. This article presents a flexible working definition of EE that is intended to be malleable and applicable across universities. Subsequently, this article explores how this definition can serve as a guiding framework for the development and implementation of EE in specific areas, offering insights from three distinct scholar-practitioners. The article argues for shared overarching understanding of EE, accompanied with opportunities to adapt and delineate further by different interested parties and units.
Finally, practical steps are suggested for colleagues seeking to establish a definition of EE at their institutions or respective organizations. Tangible strategies for adapting to individual contexts will be unique and must navigate particular campus and community contexts. Characteristics, competencies, high-impact practices, principles, and other elements can be useful as guidelines, but the umbrella definition of EE will enable various departments to implement tailored approaches to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences and careers.
Disruptive and Familiar Futures of Experiential Learning Theory and High Impact Practices
Authors: Heinrich Bill
Published: April 2024

This essay responds to and extends an interview with David Kolb, Alice Kolb, and George Kuh who discussed their definitions, research, and foundations of Experiential Learning Theory and High Impact Practices. I describe how the profound influence of ELT and HIPs have effectively disrupted higher education. I observed that institutions are operationalizing ELT and HIPs at an increasing pace without an updated, shared definition, leaving space for a collective agenda to emerge.  I conclude with a call for further engagement with key questions and for scholars and practitioners to  build the agenda of experiential and engage learning in meaningful and sustainable ways.
Терминология специальности в процессе обучения русскому языку
как иностранному в морском вузе
Authors: Чуксина Ирина Георгиевна
Published: April 2024

Подчеркивается, что изучение иностранными курсантами морской терминологии по устройству судна, одной из фундаментальных дисциплин при подготовке их к работе на флоте, на занятиях русского языка, выступает обязательным условием получения профес-сионально значимых знаний, построения профессиональной коммуникации. Отмечается важность создания учебных терминологических словарей в результате совместной работы преподавателей русского языка и преподавателей специальных дисциплин.