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Effect of a Specific Warm-up based on Oppositional Wrestling Games on The Technical Performance and Mental Health of Physical Education Students
Authors: Melki Hassan , Sami Bouzid Mohamed , Rezguani Youcef
Published: September 2024

Background and study aim. This study explored the impact of two different specific warm-up protocols (consisting of either opposition games or classical exercises) on technical-tactical performance, intrinsic motivation and stress levels in wrestling schoolchildren.

Materials and methods. Sixty-three schoolchildren divided into two parallel groups (specific warm-up opposition game group: EG, n = 18, aged 12.42 ± 0.87 years; and classical specific warm-up group: CG, n = 18, aged 12.41 ± 0.78 years) who completed three 75-minute sessions over four weeks practicing different specific warm-up exercises.

Data was analyzed with IBM SPSS to find the normality, mean and standard deviation. A two-factor mixed analysis of variance (ANOVA) model with repeated measures was performed to measure differences in mental health and technical-tactical performance for both group.

Results. Several results emerged from this study; (i) EG who followed a specific warm-up program based on opposition games performed better in the wrestling test and were able to improve the number of successful leg attack skills, with a significant interaction compared to CG, (ii) EG obtained a better leg attack score due to their quality of execution and (iii) Compared with children in the CG group children in the EG group feel happy and motivated and their stress levels decrease.

Conclusion. Wrestling teaching and training specialists should be convinced of the beneficial effects of exercises based on opposition games on students' technical and mental skills.
Evaluation of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) and temperature in postharvest of banana passion fruit (Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima)
Authors: Sosa-Simbaqueva Danithsa Nayerin , Deaquiz-Oyola Yuli Alexandra
Published: September 2024

Banana passion fruit or curuba (Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima) is an exotic fruit liana with fruits of high antioxidant capacity. Its fruits have medicinal, nutritional and industrial properties that make it a product with high nutraceutical potential. This fruit is perishable during postharvest, which is a limiting factor for its conservation. An alternative method for extending the shelf life of fruit postharvest is the use of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), which inhibits the action of ethylene, delaying the ripening process in fruits and, together with low temperatures, preserves curuba for a longer period without altering its nutritional composition. The effect of the application of 1-MCP and temperature on the quality of curuba fruits was determined. A completely randomized design with four treatments was used: control (14°C), temperature 4°C, 3 mg L-1 1- MCP+14°C, and 3 mg L-1 1-MCP+4°C. The variables evaluated in fruits were color, weight loss, respiration, firmness, total soluble solids, and total titratable acidity. The fruits exposed to the 4°C or 3 mg L-1 1-MCP+4°C treatments had higher firmness and total soluble solids, lower weight loss, and lower color index and titratable acidity with a storage duration of 29 d. The fruits subjected to the 3 mg L-1 1-MCP+4°C treatment showed lower weight loss than in the other treatments. The use of 1-MCP together with low temperatures prolongs the postharvest life of curuba.
Comportamiento de los estudios globales sobre migración en América Latina: Un tratamiento cienciométrico mediante Scopus
Authors: Haro Sarango Alexander  Fernando , Carranza Guerrero Mirian Noemí , Naranjo Lozada Silvia , López Solís Oscar Patricio
Published: September 2024

La migración es uno de los eventos con gran trascendencia en el mundo, y tema de constante discusión por la afección socioeconómica del país de origen y el receptor de migrantes, considerando la disyuntiva se puede inferir que, el crecimiento de la producción científica en esta temática es prominente. Tomando esa consideración, el estudio tiene como objetivo: diseñar un estudio bibliométrico de la producción científica proporcionada por Scopus relacionado con la migración de América latina. Para el tratamiento de la información se usa la librería Bibliometrix en el software estadístico RStudio. Intervienen un total de, 2093 referencias, las citas promedio por documentos son de 2,74; de las referencias, el promedio de citas por documentos es de 0,2295; con respecto al tipo documento, se estudian 103 artículos científicos, 1 carta y 5 producciones de revisión, basados en el contenido, 415 palabras claves son las destacadas e intervienen un total de 161 autores en el estudio, asimismo, 81 producciones científicas están publicadas con un solo autor. La extensión teórica demuestra la importancia de la migración en los territorios, asimismo, se percibe la prominencia del término en diversas áreas, que van desde el entorno antropológico, económico y sociológico a elementos de la salud.
Reflections on effects of the urban development policy. A study in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Authors: Costa Herlander , Dante Orrico Filho Rômulo , Ferreira dos Santos Neto Narciso
Published: September 2024

The implementation of the City Master Plan of 2001 and its successive updates aimed to promote significant changes in the urban morphology of Montes Claros, MG, Brazil, in terms of decentralization. This study aims to understand the effects of the master plan guidelines related to urban mobility and the alignment of dialogues at the local development level through a set of indicators commonly found in specialized literature. This is an exploratory case study developed based on data and information available from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, João Pinheiro Foundation, and others. Additionally, some statistical exercises were conducted to highlight the assumptions regarding the effects of implementation this plan, using the PAST 4.3 software. As a result, Montes Claros does not have a significant urban concentration among the 19 planning regions, with a compactness index of 0.658 (moderate). The spatial concentration of economic activities in this city decreased by half between 2001 and 2021, reflecting the effectiveness of the plan.
El patrimonio zoocultural de los P´urhépecha
Authors: Servín-Campuzano Luisa Sebastiana , Wilhemus Gerritisen Peter Rijnaldus , Peña-Mondragón Juan Luis , Ramírez-Martínez María Magdalena
Published: September 2024

Con el paradigma de la bioculturalidad, la etnozoología puede considerar el marco conceptual y metodológico para el análisis del patrimonio zoocultural y abarcar además del estudio de conocimientos, cosmovisión y prácticas tradicionales, los productos culturales tangibles e intangibles que surgen de la interacción con la fauna. Con la finalidad de caracterizar el patrimonio zoocultural de los P' urhépecha se realizaron revisiones bibliográficas, entrevistas semiestructuradas y listados libres. Se describen y analizan los elementos del patrimonio zoocultural tangible e intangible; podemos destacar que en los resultados se encontró que el etnotaxón con mayor presencia en zooartesanías, festividades, música, danza y narrativa es el venado. Se concluye que el enfoque de patrimonio zoocultural es adecuado para estudiar la relación humanidad-fauna y que existe una compleja relación entre los P'urhépecha y la fauna la cual conserva una parte de la herencia de la época prehispánica y que se refleja en el patrimonio zoocultural actual.
Descripción anatómica de juveniles de Mauritia flexuosa (Arecaceae) en áreas afectadas por incendios en el Parque Nacional Natural El Tuparro (Vichada), Colombia
Authors: Pachón-Venegas Carolina , Mesa-Castellanos Laura Isabel , Álvarez-Flórez Fagua
Published: September 2024

Mauritia flexuosa es una palma de la familia Arecaceae que se distribuye en el norte de Sudamérica, específicamente en las cuencas de los ríos Orinoco y Amazonas. Es una planta altamente utilizada por las comunidades de la región ya que aporta servicios ecológicos y ecosistémicos. Sin embargo, se encuentra sometida a eventos de fuegos que han aumentado su frecuencia en sus zonas de distribución afectando las poblaciones. En este trabajo se detalla la anatomía del meristemo, lámina de cogollo, hoja, pecíolo, vaina y raíz de la especie. Para esto, se analizaron individuos de M. flexuosa en estados juveniles presentes en zonas con fuegos recientes (<1 año) y fuegos no recientes (>3-5 años) en el Parque Nacional Natural El Tuparro (Vichada, Colombia). Se describen las principales características anatómicas y se plantea su relación con estos ambientes cambiantes.
Inclusive Dispositions and Competences of School Teachers: Problems of Interrelation
Authors: Kantor Vitaliy  Z. , Proekt Yuliya  L.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. Diversification of education of children with special needs, carried out on the basis of the inclusive educational paradigm, actualized the tasks of formation and development of inclusive competencies of teachers in general educational organizations. These competencies, however, should be considered in their connection with inclusive dispositions of a teacher as meaning structures of his/her personality. But the problem of interrelation of inclusive dispositions and teachers’ competences has not been empirically developed so far. Establishing the nature of the relationship between inclusive dispositions and competences of teachers of general education organizations was the purpose of the study, which was implemented in the context of the typological approach to inclusive dispositions of teachers and the materials of which are presented in the paper.
Materials and Methods. The study surveyed 759 primary, secondary, and supplementary education teachers from 7 federal districts of Russia. The authors employed diagnostic methods, including a situational professional test for evaluating the development of inclusive competencies in teachers, as well as a self-identification questionnaire for determining a teacher’s inclusive dispositions.
Results. The materials of the study show that there are reliable differences between teachers characterized by different types of inclusive dispositions with regard to all basic inclusive competencies. Least of all they are formed among teachers with pronounced negative and skeptical inclusive dispositions, with the negative disposition acting as a predictor of underdevelopment of teachers’ inclusive competencies, while the links of supportive and analytical inclusive dispositions with teachers’ inclusive competencies are weak, although reliable.
Discussion and Conclusion. The study, augmented by newly obtained empirical data, enhances understanding of the professional and personal readiness of teachers for inclusive education. Its findings underscore the necessity of focused efforts to shape and refine the perceptions of a teacher’s professional activities within inclusive settings. This necessitates their integration into the development of professional training programs geared towards inclusion for teachers.
Learning or Serving in Russian Higher Education: Features of a New Approach’s Initial Stage Implemention
Authors: Nikolskiy Vladimir  S. , Zlenko Andrey  N.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. Service learning is a relatively new phenomenon and pedagogical approach in Russian higher education, with its widespread implementation starting in September 2023. The growing attention from researchers to the topic of service learning, along with the lack of corresponding scholarly publications, has sparked our scientific interest. This article is dedicated to the specifics of implementing service learning in the national context.
Materials and methods. The study was conducted from March to August 2023. The case study method was chosen as the research strategy. 18 Russian universities participated in the research. The study design included semi-structured interviews and document analysis.
Results. Through our research, we identified the peculiarities of implementing the “service learning” approach in Russian universities during the nascent stages of this practice. The analysis of the results allowed us to identify the reasons, sources, and motives for applying the service learning approach in higher education, as well as to determine the characteristics of implementing the service learning approach during its emergence in Russia.
Discussion and Conclusion. Firstly, we observed a polarization of service learning practices regarding key categories – learning and service. Some practices were labeled as “learning without service”, focusing predominantly on students’ professional training. Another set of practices was termed “service without learning”, due to the predominant interest in social activities at the expense of students’ development as future professionals. Secondly, the identified lack of attention to interpreting results, setting goals, and achieving them led to discussions about a specific “non-reflective pedagogy” within the framework of the service learning approach.
The Role of Work-Based Learning in Enhancing Career Adaptability: An Empirical Study from Vocational Students in Indonesian and Malaysian Universities
Authors: Mahfud Tuatul , Masek Alias , Suyitno Suyitno , Ihsan Ade Novi  Nurul , Fransisca Yulia , Pranoto Ponco  Wali , Pranoto Aji , Hadi Samsul , Susanto Arif
Published: September 2024

Introduction. Career adaptability has been recognized as one of the skills needed to face changing needs in the world of work. This study is increasingly interesting from the perspective of instilling career adaptability in a vocational university environment. The importance of mastering career adaptability has been established, but the interaction between predictors such as work-based learning factors, curriculum relevance, university support, career self-efficacy has not been well-defined. This study aims to investigate the role of work-based learning, curriculum relevance, university support, and career self-efficacy on university students’ career adaptability.
Materials and Methods. We involved 476 vocational students from universities in Indonesia and Malaysia. The data analysis used structural equation modelling (SEM) to test direct and indirect effects of career adaptability. The study utilizes the Amos 18 software for SEM analysis. This study used 200 bootstrap samples and a bias-corrected confidence interval of 90% to analyse the mediation role.
Results. The study results reveal that work-based learning, curriculum relevance, university support, and career self-efficacy directly influence the career adaptability of vocational students. Another finding is that career self-efficacy was proven to mediate the effect of work-based learning and university support on vocational students’ career adaptability. Career self-efficacy does not mediate the effect of curriculum relevance on vocational students’ career adaptability.
Discussion and Conclusion. The results of this study provide important implications for vocational education practitioners to promote career adaptability in the university environment through various work-based learning programs, curriculum relevance, university support, and career self-efficacy. Also, the result will guide the ongoing WBL curriculum review and improvement in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Social media use and online prosocial behaviour among high school students: The role of moral identity, empathy, and social self-efficacy
Authors: Shodiq Sadam  Fajar , Syamsudin Syamsudin , Dahliyana Asep , Kurniawaty Imas , Faiz Aiman
Published: September 2024

Introduction. The digital landscape is becoming increasingly important in shaping adolescents’ social interactions. Most researchers examine the negative effects of social media, but there are virtually no publications on the positive effects of social networks on the formation of prosocial behaviour in the digital space. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of social networks, moral identity, empathy, and social self-efficacy on the formation of prosocial behaviour in students on the Internet.
Methods and Materials. A total of 430 students participated in the study in public high schools in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The data obtained were analyzed using the software tool Smart-PLS, which is used for structural equation modeling analysis, related to the constructs of revisit intention and suggestion intention. Two types of analyses, external and internal models, were applied in this paper.
Results. The materials of the article prove the positive influence of social networks, moral identity, belongingness, and social self-efficacy on prosocial behaviour of adolescent students on the Internet. Social interaction through digital media enables students to engage in prosocial behaviours: sharing positive experiences, emotional support, etc. Moral identity becomes a key factor in cyberspace in terms of determining how interaction responds to content on the Internet. Empathy acts as a link that facilitates the transformation of information received through social media into positive reactions. Social self-efficacy is the psychological basis that motivates people to maintain positive behaviour on the Internet as well as in social networks.
Discussion and Conclusion. The results of the study will be essential for the development of students’ prosocial behaviour on the Internet in schools through various educational programs, especially in the context of online interactions; provide a solid foundation for the creation of educational programs that help reinforce moral and ethical values, as well as improve students’ empathy and social self-efficacy skills.
MORTALITY DIFFERENTIALS BY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT GLOBALLY
Authors: Dhakad Moradhvaj , KC Samir
Published: September 2024

The mortality status across the population is determined by its level of socioeconomic development. Education significantly impacts a population's health and lifespan, with more educated individuals tending to live longer than their less-educated counterparts. However, the impact of education on mortality may differ across countries, and the evidence on mortality by educational attainment is primarily limited to low-mortality countries. Understanding mortality differentials by educational attainment is critical for social and health policy formation, and for comprehending the current and future prospects of the population. The Wittgenstein Centre (WIC) population projections in 2013 (WIC2013) and 2018 (WIC2018) assumed standardised mortality differentials by educational attainment based on evidence from a limited number of countries. The updated WIC global population projections in 2023 (WIC2023) now account for age-sex-specific heterogeneity in mortality and migration by educational attainment. This paper describes the data and methods used to estimate mortality by educational attainment in the base year globally. Finally, we analyse mortality patterns by educational attainment for males and females across countries using multiple data sources.
The demineralization of Sardinella gibbosa scales using hydrochloric acid and high-pressure carbon dioxide
Authors: Saleah Faisa , Netramai Siriyupa , Kijchavengkul Thitisilp , Wipatanawin Angkana , Rosales Czarina Kristine
Published: September 2024

This research aimed to investigate and compare the demineralization ofgoldstripe sardinella (GS; Sardinella gibbosa) scales, a major by-product inthe canned fish industry prevalent in East Africa and Southeast Asia, particularlyThailand. The study focused on conventional and alternative demineralizationmethods, assessing the yield and quality of the demineralized scales. Afterremoving minerals, fish scales have potential value as an alternative sourceof collagen and gelatin. For the strong acid treatment using hydrochloricacid (HCl), the effects of HCl concentrations (0.2-1.5 M) and treatmenttimes (30-120 min) on demineralization efficiency were assessed. The resultsfrom RSM indicated that HCl concentration was the only treatment factorthat significantly affected demineralization yield, HCl concentrations at orabove 0.82 M gave a demineralization efficiency of e” 99%, independent oftreatment time (P 0.0001). A preliminary investigation into high-pressurecarbon dioxide (HPCD) treatment of GS scales (at 10 bar for 1 to 4 h)showed comparatively lower demineralization efficiency. Within the studiedparameters, the highest demineralization efficiencies for both methods were99.89±0.06 and 16.13±1.92%, respectively. SEM images and EDX analysisconfirmed the complete removal of minerals (primarily Ca and P) after HCltreatment using HCl 0.85 M for 30 min. Conversely, HPCD-treated scalesexhibited altered structure and physical damage.
Nanochitosan from Manufacture Shells of Mud Crab (Scylla sp.) and Its Application as Acne Patch
Authors: Luthfiyana Novi , Ratrinia Putri Wening , Nusaibah Nusaibah , Nisa Mutia Khoirun
Published: September 2024

Chitosan is a potential raw material for marine cosmetics with antibacterial,anti-inflammatory properties and can stimulate collagen synthesis in theskin. This research aimed to obtain nano-sized chitosan (nanochitosan) frommud crab (Scylla sp.) shells and apply it as a cosmetic acne patch. Theparameters used to characterize nanochitosan are particle size, polydispersityindex, zeta potential and morphology. Meanwhile, the parameters of the Acnepatch produced are characterized by physical appearance and ance bacterialactivity. The results revealed that nanochitosan had an average size of 35.20±1.66 nm, the highest intensity of 11.70±1.25, polydispersity of 0.274±0.10,and zeta potential of 42.9±1.41 mV. The morphology of nanochitosan is in theform of broken rods, not hollow and irregular but uniform. Its elements includecarbon, oxygen, magnesium, aluminum, phosphorus, and calcium. The acnepatches resulting from the addition of 0 mg (K0), 50 mg (K1), 100 mg (K2),and 150 mg (K3) were opaque white, slightly transparent, smooth, elastic,and odorless. The thickness varies, namely, 0.014 ± 0.002 mm (K0), 0.017 ±0.002 mm (K1), 0.022 ± 0.004 mm (K2), and 0.031 ± 0.005 mm (K3). Theweight variations were 0.019 ± 0.001 mg (K0), 0.026 ± 0.005 mg (K1), 0.033± 0.002 mg (K2), and 0.047 ± 0.013 mg (K3). The moisture loss varied,namely, 7.525 ± 0.054% (K0), 3.201 ± 0.487% (K1), 2.741 ± 0.279% (K2), and2.017 ± 0.290% (K3). Acne patches K1, K2, and K3 were proven to be able toinhibit the activity of acne bacteria Propionibacterium acnes (9.5 ± 0.25 mm,10.67 ± 0.76 mm, and 9.17 ± 0.76 mm), Staphylococcus epidermidis (9.33 ±1.15 mm, 13.67 ± 2.02 mm, and 8.67 ± 1.89 mm), and S. aureus (10.33 ±0.25 mm, 11.83 ± 0.76 mm, and 8.66 ± 0.76 mm). This research succeededin obtaining chitosan from crab shells (Scylla sp) in nano size and acnepatches with the addition of nanochitosan effectively inhibited the growth ofacne bacteria.
From Dunoon to Dunedin
Authors: Leach Helen
Published: September 2024

The author describes two charity cookbooks both dating from 1905, one published in New Zealand and the other in Scotland. Surprisingly, they both had quite a lot in common.
Who Saved Jambalaya?
Authors: Bultman Bethany Ewald
Published: September 2024

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Stewart, Peachey (ed): The Good Huswife's Handmaide for the Kitchen
Authors: Davidson Alan E
Published: September 2024

Stewart, Peachey (ed): The Good Huswife's Handmaide for the Kitchen: Stuart Press (24 Sandford Road, Bristol), 1992: A5 typescript, short glossary, original table of contents, new summary index, paper cover, £5.00 (including postage) from the publisher.
John and Sally McKenna: The Bridgestone Irish Food Guide
Authors: Davidson Alan E
Published: September 2024

John and Sally McKenna: The Bridgestone Irish Food Guide, 2nd edn: Estragon Press (4 Halliday Square, Dublin 7), 1991: 288 pp, maps, b/w mood-setting illustrations by Ken Buggy, full index, paperback, £9.95.
Families of Origin of Students with and Without Disability. Type of Family, Its Economic and Social Status
Authors:   Uniwersytet Rzeszowski Poland, Łukaszek Maria , Zaborniak-Sobczak Małgorzata ,   Uniwersytet Rzeszowski Poland
Published: September 2024

Research indicates significant difficulties in functional, economic, and social for families with a child with a disability. Our research focused on similarities and differences in the types of families of students without disability (SWOD) and with disability (SWD) and their economic and social status. Cross-sectional research was conducted on a sample of 2,847 people (including 170 SWD). No statistical differences were found in terms of global variables. The students were raised mainly by married parents living together (SWOD-77.1% and SWD-73.5%). However, SWD were more likely to have cohabiting parents or were orphaned. The economic situation of the families was similar, although, in terms of resources allocated for the development of its members, SWD had lower indicators. The social status of the respondents did not differ statistically.
Lung transplantation models for preclinical trial (literature review)
Authors: Bunenkov N. S. , Akopov A. L. , Popov S. V. , Karpov A. A. , Minasyan S. M. , Gusejnov R. G. , Perepelitsa V. V. , Galagudza M. M.
Published: September 2024

Lung transplantation (LT) is the only treatment for many end-stage lung diseases. Despite significant progress in transplantology and surgery, LT remains a high-tech surgical procedure performed at select research centers. Primary graft dysfunction, acute rejection, and chronic lung allograft dysfunction are serious problems that can worsen lung transplant outcomes significantly. Using animal models in experimental studies to investigate these pathologic conditions is one of the more rational approaches. A literature review was conducted in order to select a suitable model that reproduces pathologic processes developing after LT. The literature was searched and ana- lyzed in MEDLINE and Elibrary databases, and the US National Institute of Health guidelines for the period up to December 2023 were reviewed. It was found that the most frequently used models are small laboratory animal models (without LT) and large animal models (with LT).
Post-liver transplant biliary complications
Authors: Semash K. O.
Published: September 2024

Biliary complications (BCs) are the most frequent complications following liver transplantation (LT). They are a major source of morbidity after LT. The incidence of BCs after LT is reported to range from 5% to 45%. The main post-LT biliary complications are strictures, biliary fistulas and bilomas, cholelithiasis, sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, hemobilia, and mucocele. Risk factors for biliary complications are diverse. In this article we seek to review the main types of biliary complications and modern approaches to their diagnosis and treatment.
Bienestar psicológico y relaciones interpersonales en estudiantes de una Institución Pública, Juliaca 2024
Authors: Chevarria Chahuayo Elvis Lhisbary , Zarate Mamani Ruth Yessica , Hilasaca Mamani Kristel Raquel
Published: September 2024

El presente trabajo tiene como propósito revelar la existencia de una relación significativa entre bienestar psicológico y relaciones interpersonales. Para la ejecución, la población incluye a 3000 participantes, de edades entre trece a diecisiete años, varones y mujeres, del cual se calculó una muestra representativa de 1187 participantes. La metodología corresponde a un diseño no experimental, de corte transversal, de tipo correlacional. Se utilizaron dos cuestionarios para realizar la encuesta, la primera es la escala de bienestar psicológico (BIEPS-J), fue originalmente creada por Casullo y Castro en Argentina, en el año 2000, seguidamente es adaptada en Perú por Cortez en el año 2016, además , tiene 13 artículos en formato Likert. El instrumento dos es el cuestionario de medición de relaciones interpersonales (FIRO-B), estructurado originalmente por William Schütz en el año 1950, perteneciente a estados unidos, en el año 1992 fue adaptado al español por Bueno y Castanedo en argentina, la misma que Está compuesta por 54 preguntas de tipo Likert. El resultado indica que la variable independiente evidencia una relación altamente significativa e directa con la variable dependiente (r= 244**; p= 0.000) por lo que al incremento de bienestar psicológico incrementa mejor las relaciones interpersonales. En virtud de los resultados, se concluye que existe una conexión clara entre los dos temas de investigación.
Transdisciplinary curriculum design for sustainability transitions: A reflective dialogue
Authors: Olvitt Lausanne , Davies Megan , Ebrahim A'ishah , Cockburn Jessica
Published: September 2024

Inter- and transdisciplinary curricula can potentially develop an integrated understanding of an increasingly interconnected, complex world and develop students’ agency, empathy, creativity and critical thinking skills. Within the South African qualification landscape, the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) is identified as a multi- or interdisciplinary qualification that allows working professionals ‘to undertake advanced reflection and development by means of a systematic survey of current thinking, practice and research methods in an area of specialisation’. In this paper, four academics reflexively share their experiences of (re)developing and piloting transdisciplinary curricula for the PGDip in Sustainable Development (at Stellenbosch University) and the PGDip in Sustainability Learning (at Rhodes University). Reflections centre around the rationale, context and emergence of the two programmes, their structure and intended learning outcomes, and principles guiding the overall curriculum design. We highlight the appropriateness of transdisciplinary approaches to curricula focused on the sustainability field, and it distils three broad features of the two PGDip programmes that seem important – even necessary – for developing students’ competencies as sustainability practitioners. These are ontological groundedness, epistemological openness and ethical attentiveness.
Predicting osteoradionecrosis risk in patients with locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy: The value of the CARWL index
Authors: Kilic Durankus Nulifer , Somay Efsun , Bascil Sibel , Senyurek Sukran , Ozturk Duriye , Selek Ugur , Topkan Erkan
Published: September 2024

Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a severe complication that can arise in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma due to the aggressive nature of chemoradiotherapy treatment. The purpose of our study was to assess the utility of the recently introduced CARWL index, which integrates the C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio (CAR) and significant weight loss (SWL), in predicting the risk of ORN in patients with locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal cancer (LA-NPC) undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT). We conducted a retrospective cohort analysis on 304 patients with LA-NPC treated with CCRT. Patients were categorized into CARWL index groups based on CAR (cut-off: 3.0) and SWL (weight loss > 5% over the past six months): CARWL-0 (CAR < 3.0, SWL ≤ 5%), CARWL-1 (CAR < 3.0 with SWL > 5% or CAR ≥ 3.0 with SWL ≤ 5%), and CARWL-2 (CAR ≥ 3.0 and SWL > 5%). The primary endpoint was the incidence of ORN in each CARWL index group. At a median follow-up of 67.2 months, 28 patients (9.2%) developed ORN. The incidence of ORN was 2.1%, 9.4%, and 16.3% in the CARWL-0, CARWL-1, and CARWL-2 groups, respectively (P < 0.001). Multivariate analysis identified smoking status (HR: 2.58, P = 0.034), N-stage (HR: 1.96, P = 0.008), T-stage (HR: 1.84, P = 0.017), pre-CCRT tooth extraction status (HR: 5.81, P < 0.001), post-CCRT tooth extraction status (HR: 6.82, P < 0.001), mandibular V55.8 Gy (HR: 6.12, P < 0.001), and CARWL score (HR: 5.67, P = 0.002) as significant predictors of ORN. The CARWL index is a reliable predictive tool for evaluating the risk of ORN in LA-NPC patients undergoing CCRT. If further validated, its use in clinical settings could aid in the early identification of high-risk patients and enable the implementation of personalized preventive strategies.
Fabrication of dip-and-read orthophosphate chemosensor based on laser inscribed graphene v1
Authors: A Moreira Geisianny , Shaw Alex , S McLamore Eric
Published: September 2024

This protocol describes the fabrication of a LIG dip-and-read orthophosphate sensor based on a 2 dimensional sorbent structure (poly[diallydimethylammonium] chloride, a.k.a, PolyDADAMAC) grafted on graphene oxide (GO) as recognition element. The ortho-P sensor uses electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) as a transduction technique, and laser-induced graphene electrodes as a transducer platform. The process requires approximately 5 hours (from sensor fabrication to testing)
Risk identification model of aviation system based on text mining and risk propagation
Authors: Zhang Han , Wang Qiang
Published: September 2024

Due to the aviation accident is rarely predictable and often irreversible, how to ensure aviation safety is of uttermost importance. Textual aviation accident reports contain the cause and process of the accident which could help people understand incidents. However, the cause of the accident always is summarized by the expert and the accident report would be incomplete, the identification of aviation safety accident risk is not timely and accurate. In this paper, a safety risk identification model is proposed, aiming to identify the correlation between aviation safety accident risk factors by machine learning from textual aviation accident reports. In detail, the feature of aviation accidents is extracted and classified by text mining technology, on this basis, the correlation coeﬃcient matrix between diﬀerent features is established. Finally, the correlation network of aviation safety risk is proposed, and the risk propagation process of accidents is developed based on the network to identify aviation safety accident risk.
Clasificación intraoperatoria de la apendicitis aguda. Una revisión
Authors:   Universidad del Cauca, Sánchez-Cano Carlos Alberto , Cardona-Gómez Diana Catalina ,   Universidad del Cauca, Joaqui-Samboni Wilson German ,   Universidad del Cauca, Rojas Alexei ,   Universidad del Cauca, Merchán-Galvis Angela María ,   Universidad del Cauca
Published: September 2024

Introducción: la apendicitis aguda se ha clasificado en cuatro fases de acuerdo con los hallazgos quirúrgicos; los cuales no determinan con claridad la gravedad ni la repercusión sistémica que pueda tener. Objetivos: esta revisión busca describir las clasificaciones intraoperatorias propuestas en la literatura y su aplicación en la toma de decisiones. Métodos: se realizó una búsqueda en Pubmed utilizando los términos "appendicitis", "classification", "treatment", combinándolos mediante conectores booleanos. No hubo restricción en la fecha ni idioma, se excluyeron estudios en población pediátrica. Resultados: se identificaron 35 documentos, según los títulos y resúmenes se excluyeron 5 no relacionados con los criterios de búsqueda. Se incluyeron 8 artículos entre los que se destacan las clasificaciones propuestas por Gomes (2012 y 2015), la AAST (2014) y Hernández (2020). Conclusiones: existen diversas clasificaciones intraoperatorias para apendicitis aguda que pueden orientan el manejo médico de acuerdo a los hallazgos quirúrgicos, pero ninguna de estas se ha logrado estandarizar en el mundo. Se sugiere la caracterización homogénea de los hallazgos quirúrgicos durante la apendicectomía con el fin de proponer una guía de manejo posoperatorio que permita impactar en los desenlaces posquirúrgicos en términos de estancia hospitalaria, complicaciones y costos asociados a esta enfermedad.
METADISCURSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ANIMAL WORLD IN THE PROVERBS (COMPARATIVE FRENCH-UKRAINIAN APPROACH)
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Lviv, Ukraine, Kost Anna Myroslavivna , Piskozub Zoryana Fedorivna ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Lviv, Ukraine
Published: September 2024

The topic chosen for this study is intended to provoke reflection on proverbs, the structure of which contains the name of an animal. This choice is not random and is justified by the anthropological interest of the study. The article determines to what extent proverbs belonging to different language communities represent similar or divergent lexical-semantic and syntactic combinations, expressing identical meaning. Configurations specific to the French and Ukrainian languages, which generate lexical, syntagmatic and perceptual variations, are also taken into account. Another aspect of our research is devoted to the interpretation of the expressiveness of proverbs using stylistic and syntactic means. The research conducted in this particularly rich sector of proverbs requires the integration of multidimensional analysis methods, starting from
Training program for radiologists for improving the multidisciplinary approach for the treatment of rectal cancer
Authors: Orlov Andrey E. , Kaganov Oleg I. , Frolov Sergey A. , Shvets Denis S. , Blinov Nikita V. , Okulevich Nikita B.
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND: Diagnosis and treatment of patients with colorectal cancer is a multidisciplinary task. The transition to a new edition of clinical guidelines for the treatment of colorectal cancer in 2024, while maintaining the routine approach to MR staging of malignant neoplasms of this localization, reduces the level of continuity between medical specialists.
AIM: To improve the quality and completeness of MR diagnostics of malignant neoplasms of the rectum to ensure continuity and improve the multidisciplinary approach.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective analysis of the completeness of compliance with the parameters of TNM 8 (2017) and the MRI subclassification T3 of rectal cancer was carried out on 137 MRI scans of the pelvic organs and protocols with conclusions to them. Based on the results of the analysis, educational training and a conclusion template for radiologists were developed and conducted, after which the MR images were re-evaluated. Before and after the training, the most fully evaluated MRI scans by radiologists were provided to medical experts to form a “second opinion”. The results obtained made it possible to calculate the absolute and relative number of consensuses (coinciding in all parameters of the conclusions) and to identify cases of rectal cancer restaging that require changes in treatment tactics.
RESULTS: Before the educational training, only 11% of MRI scans and their reports met the requirements of the modern protocol. After the training, 78% of the images were completed in compliance with all requirements. Particular difficulties and the majority of “discrepancies” in conclusions arose when determining the depth of tumor invasion into the mesorectal tissue; measuring the distance from the tumor and/or affected lymph node to the mesorectal fascia or edge of the levator ani muscle and identifying signs of extramural vascular invasion. It was not possible to achieve complete consensus in all cases on these parameters.
CONCLUSION: The analysis of MRI scans of the pelvic organs, the development and implementation of educational training to improve the interpretation of medical images, made it possible to significantly improve the staging of rectal cancer and ensure proper continuity in the implementation of a multidisciplinary approach.
"¿Es breve el espacio en que no estás?" Desigualdades de género en la participación y producción académica en historia económica en Uruguay
Authors: Azar Paola , Camou María , Hernández Melissa , Maubrigades Silvana , Román Carolina
Published: September 2024

Este trabajo brinda evidencia sobre las desigualdades de género en la práctica académica de la historia económica en Uruguay. Se basa en datos sobre carrera laboral, producción y percepciones de los miembros de la Asociación Uruguaya de Historia Económica (AUDHE). Se encontró que, con la profesionalización y expansión de la historia económica, las mujeres han tendido a rezagarse en la participación institucional, la culminación de los estudios superiores y el inicio de la carrera académica. En el desempeño profesional, se identifica un techo de cristal, segregación de las agendas de investigación por género y estancamiento en la proporción de autoras en la producción total. En términos de percepciones, si bien la comunidad académica reconoce las disparidades de género, las mujeres las atribuyen, mayoritariamente, al sistema de organización del trabajo. Los varones, por su parte, colocan el acento en la actitud de las mujeres.
Reasons for Acquiring and Effects of Losing Vatican City State Citizenship
Authors: Witola Filip
Published: September 2024

Vatican City State citizenship is a unique legal solution on a global scale, and its granting and nature differ from similar institutions in other countries. The article discusses the solutions and legal conditions for acquiring Vatican citizenship, as well as its duration and the consequences of possibly losing it based on the Act of February 22, 2011, N. CXXXI Legge sulla cittadinanza, la residenza e l’accesso, promulgated by Pope Benedict XVI, and on the practices of international law. An analysis was made of cases of acquiring Papal State citizenship and losing it, with a focus on the Apostolic Nunciatures staff. A view on the theoretical possibility of the primary acquisition of Vatican City State citizenship was also presented.
Spider Assemblages and Diversity in Rice–Crab Cocropping Production Fields1
Authors: Ma Xiao-Hui , Guo Li , Li Zhi-Qiang
Published: September 2024

Rice–crab cocropping refers to a new type of ecological aquaculture technology that involves raising crabs (Eriocheir sinensis H. Milne Edwards) in rice fields. To investigate whether crabs affect the community of spiders in the rice fields, we surveyed the species composition of spiders in two types of rice production fields—a rice–crab cocropping paddy and a conventional paddy—over two growing seasons. The fields were representative of the rice fields in Panjin City, Liaoning Province, China. We collected a total of 3,406 spiders representing 27 genera and 10 families over the duration of the study. The number of spiders in rice–crab cocropping paddy fields was significantly higher than in conventional paddy fields, but there was no significant difference in the types of spiders in the two types of paddy fields. An analysis of spider community diversity using Simpson's index, Shannon–Wiener diversity index, Pielou's index, and Margalef's index revealed no significant differences between the rice–crab cocropping paddy and the conventional paddy throughout the survey period. The evenness index and the richness index exhibited a positive relationship, whereas the dominance index showed a negative relationship. The dominant species in the two cropping systems was Pirata subpiraticus Boes. et Str. (Araneae, Lycosidae). Overall, we found no impact of cocropping with crabs on the composition and characteristics of the spider community.
Risk Factors Associated with Long COVID-19: A Narrative Review
Authors: Kurmangaliyeva Saulesh S. , Urazayeva Saltanat T. , Bazargaliyev Yerlan Sh. , Kudabayeva Khatimya I. , Kurmangaliyev Kairat B. , Balmagambetova Saule K. , Madenbayeva Akzhan M.
Published: September 2024

Studying the consequences of coronavirus infections caused by the SARS-CoV- 2 virus has become crucial in light of its widespread occurrence in society, and the frequent observation of persistent symptoms and health impairments following recovery from the acute phase of the illness. The pandemic has brought about a new chronic, debilitating condition known as long COVID, which deserves serious attention from scientific and medical communities. Currently, we have conflicting knowledge about the factors that may increase the risk of developing such a debilitating condition. The aim of this review was to assess prognostic risk factors for the development of post-COVID-19 conditions. We conducted a systematic search in the databases PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, CyberLeninka, and the eLibrary electronic library for reports on post-COVID-19 conditions up to April 2024. A total of 52 full-text studies meeting the inclusion criteria were analyzed from both Russian and international sources. The resulting review paper presents a comprehensive overview of recent studies aimed at examining factors preceding COVID-19 infection (gender, age, comorbidities, and others), factors related to COVID-19 infection (severity of acute phase, influence of biomarkers), and the impact of vaccinations on longterm consequences. Much remains unclear regarding long COVID and its risk factors due to conflicting data, possibly caused by the variety of symptoms and complex pathophysiology, including long-term organ damage and unresolved inflammatory processes. This review underscores the high prevalence of post-COVID conditions and the ambiguity in identifying risk factors, necessitating further research for effective management of these conditions.
Social Entrepreneurship Practices: The Example of Ahi Organization
Authors: Öz Hamza
Published: September 2024

In this study, the relations between social entrepreneurship and the Ahilik Organization were examined in the context of the practices implemented in the Ahilik Organization, which has an important place in Turkish history. In the first part of the study, the concept of social entrepreneurship was explained, and in the second part, the Ahilik Organization was discussed in detail. The third part evaluated the practices implemented in order to explain the relationship between the two structures in terms of similarities and differences. Among the most important findings of the study is that every Ahi is also a social entrepreneur, but not every social entrepreneur is also an Ahi. In addition, it was emphasized that the value-based practices implemented by these institutions should be an example for today's civil society organizations.
Key Words: Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Ahi Order, Ahi Organization
JEL Classification: I25, L26, L31
Beautifiation through exclusion. City image versus social marginalization on the example of the Summer Olympic Games
Authors: Omorczyk Adam
Published: September 2024

Organising significant sports and cultural events becomes an impulse to accelerate the development of cities and regions. The changes concern various elements of urban space, from public transport to building infrastructure. In the face of increased media interest, city authorities are trying to create a positive image of the city as a place to settle, invest and visit. This involves beautifying public areas where people from marginalised groups also lead their lives. The homeless, vagrants, prostitutes and drug and alcohol addicts, through their appearance and non-standard behaviour, differ from the designed image of the city. The article focuses on the activities of authorities and local governments related to cleaning public spaces from groups affected by social exclusion, which intensifies in the preparation period for the Summer Olympic Games. The text is based on a review of press reports, scientific literature, and reports from organisations dealing with the problem of marginalisation. Analysing the collected material allows for a discussion on the actions taken, their frequency and the socio-political situation in which they occur. The results show that regardless of the city in which the Games are held, marginalised groups experience similar repression of a similar nature using analogous tools. The article attempts to systematise the available knowledge in historical and social contexts.