bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Social Networking and Technological Entrepreneurial Intention: Demand-Resource Mechanism
Authors: Husain Nor Azmawati , Hanapiyah Zulkefli Mohamad , Roni Mastura , Abas Norlela , Arham Ahmad Fadhly , Norhisham Norshiba
Published: July 2024

Social networking (SN) has changed the landscape of businesses, especially for entrepreneurs. Hence, this paper is conducted to identify the indirect effect of social networking in association with technological entrepreneurial intention (EI). The study was undertaken purposefully with two objectives. The first objective is determining the relationship between university support, risk, and student entrepreneurial intention. The second objective is related to the mediating role of social networking. This study utilized a quantitative form of research using a questionnaire as a data collection method. The population of this study is 300 technology entrepreneurship students from two different faculties: the Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology (FPA) and the College of Computing, Informatics & Mathematics (KPPIM). The response return is 224, which represents a 74.7% response rate. Data analysis utilized structural equation modeling in AMOS software to measure the effect among variables and answer all research questions. University support, risk, and social networking significantly and directly affect entrepreneurial intention among students. The mediating impact of social networking on the relationship between university support and entrepreneurial intention is significant. Social networking significantly and indirectly affects the relationship between risk and entrepreneurial intention. This recently proposed framework can explain the influences of resources (i.e., university support, social networking) and demand (i.e., risk) on the intention to become technological entrepreneurs.
Association Between Accelerometer-Measured Irregular Sleep Duration and Type 2 Diabetes Risk: A Prospective Cohort Study in the UK Biobank
Authors: Kianersi Sina , Wang Heming , Sofer Tamar , Noordam Raymond , Phillips Andrew , Rutter Martin K. , Redline Susan , Huang Tianyi
Published: July 2024

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the association between irregular sleep duration and incident diabetes in a U.K. population over 7 years of follow-up.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Among 84,421 UK Biobank participants (mean age 62 years) who were free of diabetes at the time of providing accelerometer data in 2013–2015 and prospectively followed until May 2022, sleep duration variability was quantified by the within-person SD of 7-night accelerometer-measured sleep duration. We used Cox proportional hazard models to estimate hazard ratios (HRs) for incident diabetes (identified from medical records, death register, and/or self-reported diagnosis) according to categories of sleep duration SD.

RESULTS

There were 2,058 incident diabetes cases over 622,080 person-years of follow-up. Compared with sleep duration SD ≤ 30 min, the HR (95% CI) was 1.15 (0.99, 1.33) for 31–45 min, 1.28 (1.10, 1.48) for 46–60 min, 1.54 (1.32, 1.80) for 61–90 min, and 1.59 (1.33, 1.90) for ≥91 min, after adjusting for age, sex, and race. We found a nonlinear relationship (P nonlinearity 0.0002), with individuals with a sleep duration SD of >60 vs. ≤60 min having 34% higher diabetes risk (95% CI 1.22, 1.47). Further adjustment for lifestyle, comorbidities, environmental factors, and adiposity attenuated the association (HR comparing sleep duration SD of >60 vs. ≤60 min: 1.11; 95% CI 1.01, 1.22). The association was stronger among individuals with lower diabetes polygenic risk score (PRS; P interaction ≤ 0.0264) and longer sleep duration (P interaction ≤ 0.0009).

CONCLUSIONS

Irregular sleep duration was associated with higher diabetes risk, particularly in individuals with a lower diabetes PRS and longer sleep duration.
Preoperative optimization of modifiable risk factors is associated with decreased superficial surgical site infections after total joint arthroplasty: a prospective case-control study
Authors: Sigurdardottir Maria , Sigurdsson Martin Ingi , Vias Rafael Daniel , Olafsson Yngvi , Gunnarsdottir Ingibjorg , Sigurdsson Emil L , Karason Sigurbergur
Published: July 2024

Background and purpose: The aim of our study was to investigate change in modifiable risk factors following preoperative optimization and whether risk of superficial surgical site infection (SSI) after total joint arthroplasty (TJA) could be reduced.Methods: This is a prospective study of implementation of a preoperative optimization pathway for patients waiting for primary TJA. Information regarding the intervention arm was collected from January 2019 to January 2021, first at decision for operation and then at preoperative assessment 1 week prior to operation. The control arm was included between August 2018 and September 2020 after receiving conventional preoperative preparation and information gathered at preoperative assessment. Follow up occurred 6 weeks postoperatively for both groups. The primary outcome was postoperative superficial SSI.Results: The optimization effort resulted in improvement of weight, anemia, HbA1c, vitamin D, and patient engagement. At preoperative assessment the baseline characteristics of the 2 groups were similar except that the intervention group had substantially more comorbidities. Regarding superficial SSI, association was found with BMI ≥ 30 and HbA1c ≥ 42 mmol/mol in the control group but not in the intervention group. When corrected for differences in ASA classification (reflecting comorbidities), age, and sex, being in the intervention group was associated with lower odds of occurrence of superficial SSI compared with the control group (OR 0.64, 95% confidence interval 0.42–0.97).Conclusion: We showed that preoperative optimization in a structured cooperation between hospital and primary care was associated with a reduced risk of superficial SSI.
High revision rate of metal-backed glenoid component and impact on the overall revision rate of stemless total shoulder arthroplasty: a cohort study from the Danish Shoulder Arthroplasty Registry
Authors: Nyring Marc R K , Olsen Bo S , Jensen Steen L , Rasmussen Jeppe V
Published: July 2024

Background and purpose: There is controversy regarding the results of stemmed and stemless total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) used for osteoarthritis. Therefore, we aimed to compare revision rates of stemmed and stemless TSA and to examine the impact of metal-backed glenoid components.Methods: We included all patients reported to the Danish Shoulder Arthroplasty Register from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2022 with an anatomical TSA used for osteoarthritis. Primary outcome was revision (removal or exchange of components) for any reason.Results: 3,338 arthroplasties were included. The hazard ratio for revision of stemless TSA adjusted for age and sex was 1.83 (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.21–2.78) with stemmed TSA as reference. When excluding all arthroplasties with a metal-backed glenoid component, the adjusted hazard ratio for revision of stemless TSA was 1.37 (CI 0.85–2.20). For the Eclipse stemless TSA system, the adjusted hazard ratio for revision of a metal-backed glenoid component was 8.75 (CI 2.40–31.9) with stemless Eclipse with an all-polyethylene glenoid component as reference.Conclusion: We showed that the risk of revision of stemless TSAs was increased and that it was related to their combination with metal-backed glenoid components.
Proceso de ensamble de paneles solares fotovoltaicos Mediante la metodologia TRIZ
Authors: Cujaban Sonia Roció , Sierra López Nancy Maribel
Published: July 2024

Los paneles solares fotovoltaicos son cada vez más utilizados para generar electricidad, y sus características pueden cambiar con el tiempo, dependiendo de factores como la contaminación, el clima y la agresividad del medio ambiente en el que se instalan;  el alcance  del estudio está limitado a un horno laminador de vidrio, en el que se  evalúan el vacío y temperatura el cual adapta el principio de la bolsa de vacío, este puede juntar vidrio con película EVA (etil Vinil Acetato) derritiéndola a través de vacío y temperatura sobre el vidrio para hacer vidrio laminado, , se lleva a cabo  el proceso  paso a paso,  donde  se describe el proceso de laminación y la funcionalidad de los paneles, por medio de la  metodología TRIZ, donde se implemente las nuevas tecnologías, materiales o procesos, que permitan identificar los tiempos y los costos.
Pensamiento social en un grupo de estudiantes de electricidad industrial del SENA Dosquebradas (un estudio de caso)
Authors: López Criollo Jeffry , García Osorio Claudia Lorena
Published: July 2024

RESUMEN:El trabajo investigativo que se describe en el presente artículo se desarrolló con el objetivode comprender el desarrollo del pensamiento social en un grupo de estudiantes de latecnología en electricidad industrial del SENA en el municipio de Dosquebradas(Risaralda) a través de la aplicación de una unidad didáctica sobre mecanismos departicipación ciudadana. La aplicación de dicha unidad permitió a los investigadoresobtener datos empíricos procedentes de su experiencia en el aula utilizando diferentestécnicas de recolección de información como el vídeo, la observación participante y eldiario de campo. La investigación con enfoque cualitativo tuvo un diseño de estudio decaso dirigida a una población de estudiantes entre los 18 y 34 años edad al interior de ungrupo conformado por 16 hombres y una mujer. Los datos obtenidos fueron transcritos paraser analizados, interpretados y codificados en tres momentos (codificación abierta, axial yselectiva) dando como resultado que de las 5 habilidades cognitivo-lingüísticas incluidas enel estudio a manera de categorías investigativas, la única que emergió en el grupo deestudiantes a lo largo de los diferentes encuentros fue la descripción. De la misma forma nose encontró evidencia del manejo de los elementos constitutivos de la complejidad social.Estos hallazgos llevan a la conclusión central de un bajo desarrollo de pensamiento socialen el grupo participante como posible consecuencia de un proceso formativo previo que nocumplió con los objetivos propuestos para la enseñanza de las ciencias sociales. Todo estoplantea un importante cuestionamiento sobre la necesidad de comprender el grado decumplimiento de dichos objetivos en Colombia en cuanto formar ciudadanos conscientes ycríticos de su realidad social, convocados hoy más que nunca a implementar los cambiosque se requieren en la edificación duradera de un país más justo y participativo.
Evaluación del funcionamiento del sistema solar fotovoltaico de 90 kWp conectado a la red, en el Centro de Diseño e Innovación Tecnológico Industrial SENA Dosquebradas Risaralda
Authors: Montoya Zuluaga Daniel Ricardo , Rincon Amarillo Luis Fernando , Garcia Buitrago Juan Carlos
Published: July 2024

eración el 9 de agosto de 2022, con el objetivo de disminuir un 40% el cobro de la factura de energía eléctrica de la edificación.
El estudio propuso evaluar el funcionamiento del sistema solar fotovoltaico conectado a la red desde el día de inicio de operación del sistema solar hasta el 30 de noviembre de 2022. Para ello se realizó seguimiento, digitalización y análisis de los datos generados por el sistema solar fotovoltaico para ser contrastados con los cobros generados en los periodos facturados, para identificar los aspectos del sistema solar fotovoltaico y corroborar la reducción y el ahorro del 40% en el cobro mensual de energía eléctrica.
 
Una vez se analizó la información, se compararon los datos generados por el sistema solar fotovoltaico con los periodos facturados, se identificó que para el mes de agosto el sistema solar aportó el equivalente al 13.14% del consumo total del mes.  Para el mes de septiembre el sistema solar aportó el equivalente al 7.07% del consumo total del mes. Para el mes de octubre el sistema solar aportó el equivalente al 19.05% del consumo total del mes. Para el mes de noviembre el sistema solar aportó el equivalente al 9.55% del consumo total del mes.
Además se identificó, que existen problemas en el sistema solar fotovoltaico, debido pérdida de conexión a internet y por lo tanto la perdida de datos importantes para realizar el seguimiento al funcionamiento del sistema,
A partir de los resultados obtenidos a la fecha de la evaluación del desempeño del sistema de paneles solares, se determina que el objetivo para el cual se instaló el sistema solar fotovoltaico no se ha cumplido, puesto que no se ha logrado la reducción del 40 % del cobro mensual en la factura del servicio de energía.
Producción de bloques de tierra comprimida BTC como alternativa en la construcción de vivienda rural sustentable en ell minicipio de Dosquebradas, Risaralda
Authors: Sabogal Vargas Carol Vanessa
Published: July 2024

En este artículo se planteó la producción de bloques en tierra comprimida compuestos por una mezcla de cenizas volcánicas, limos y arcillas, como alternativa de construcción de muros no estructurales en vivienda rural sostenible en el municipio de Dosquebradas. Los bloques elaborados permitieron comprobar y obtener una buena resistencia mecánica a la compresión, en comparación con ladrillos convencionales, generando una alternativa de construcción sustentable una vez que la materia prima se obtuvo de suelos sobrantes de excavación.
Diseño y construcción de un banco didáctico para prácticas de alineación, balanceo de ejes de máquinas rotativas
Authors: Ozaeta Eidelman Alejandro
Published: July 2024

Este trabajo presenta el diseño y construcción de un banco didáctico para prácticas de alineación y balanceo de ejes en máquinas rotativas, con el fin de reforzar y complementar el conocimiento teórico practico de los aprendices en formación de tecnología en mantenimiento mecánico y electromecánico industrial del SENA CDITI en Dosquebradas. Se especifican los diferentes métodos de alineación en ejes de máquinas y los métodos de balanceo de rotores. Se detalla el proceso metodológico para el desarrollo del concepto y el proceso de fabricación de los componentes mecánicos de los sistemas, tanto para las prácticas de alineación como para el balanceo en el taller de mantenimiento. El esquema del banco didáctico se realizó con el software SOLIDWORKS y la manufactura fue ejecutada por aprendices de mantenimiento mecánico industrial, mantenimiento electromecánico industrial y desarrollo de componentes mecánicos para su manufactura en máquinas CNC.
Efectividad de las intervenciones en neurorrehabilitación para el control postural en población pediátrica con alteraciones del desarrollo motor: Una revisión sistemática
Authors: ESPITIA MAFIOLY JADY NUR , ORJUELA RODRIGUEZ DIANA ALEJANDRA
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Identificar las intervenciones más efectivas para el control postural en alteraciones del desarrollo motor en población pediátrica.
Metodología: Esta revisión sistemática se ejecutó bajo las recomendaciones de PRISMA 2020. La calidad metodológica de los artículos se evaluó por medio de la escala de PEDro. La búsqueda se hizo en las siguientes bases de datos: Pubmed, ScienceDirect, Scielo yCochrane Library.
Resultados: Hay una amplia variedad de investigación disponible sobre las patologías más reportadas por los autores, que incluyen la parálisis cerebral, los trastornos de la coordinación, el Trastorno del Espectro Autista y el Síndrome de Down, abordando temas como intervenciones terapéuticas específicas para cada condición. Para la población con parálisis cerebral se encontró que la intervención con mejor efectividad es el uso de tecnologías en rehabilitación y realidad virtual, identificando cambios significativos en el control postural. En el trastorno de la coordinación, la efectividad fue con el entrenamiento de fuerza. No obstante, al abordar a pacientes con Síndrome de Down y Trastorno del Espectro Autista, los estudios reflejan resultados divergentes, lo que dificulta la identificación precisa de la intervención más eficaz en términos de control postural para esta población.
Conclusiones: La Realidad virtual demuestra beneficios en el control postural en usuarios con Parálisis Cerebral. Sin embargo, para otros diagnósticos, la carencia de intervenciones de calidad que respalden la eficacia de estas técnicas es evidente, dada la diversidad de enfoques propuestos, reconociendo la necesidad de realizar más investigaciones para continuar perfeccionando las estrategias fisioterapéuticas en el campo de la Neurorrehabilitación.
Palabras claves: Balance postural, Trastornos de las habilidades motoras, Rehabilitación neurológica, Población pediátrica.
Nuevas técnicas y herramientas de evaluación del aprendizaje en educación básica
Authors: Espinosa Cevallos Paola Alejandra ,   Instituto Universitario Japón
Published: July 2024

La investigación sobre nuevas técnicas y herramientas de evaluación del aprendizaje en educación básica revela la efectividad y relevancia de métodos innovadores como la evaluación formativa, las TICs y la gamificación. Estos enfoques promueven una evaluación continua y precisa, fomentando una participación activa de los estudiantes en su propio aprendizaje. Las plataformas educativas en línea y la realidad virtual se destacan como herramientas tecnológicas que proporcionan una evaluación más interactiva y personalizada, adaptándose a las necesidades individuales y ofreciendo retroalimentación inmediata. La percepción mayormente positiva de los docentes hacia estas innovaciones resalta la disposición y apertura de los educadores para incorporar nuevas metodologías en sus prácticas diarias. No obstante, persisten ciertos desafíos y resistencias que requieren atención, subrayando la importancia de proporcionar formación continua y recursos adecuados para todos los docentes. Los estudios revisados muestran que estas técnicas y herramientas no solo mejoran el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes, sino que también aumentan la calidad de la enseñanza. La implementación exitosa de estas innovaciones requiere un enfoque colaborativo que incluya la formación docente y el desarrollo de políticas educativas favorables. La combinación de métodos tradicionales con nuevas tecnologías ofrece una evaluación más completa y efectiva, beneficiando tanto a estudiantes como a docentes en el proceso educativo. Esta integración es esencial para adaptarse a las demandas del siglo XXI, asegurando un aprendizaje significativo y duradero en la educación básica.
Plataformas de Aprendizaje Colaborativo en Línea y su Impacto en las Habilidades Sociales
Authors: Espinosa Cevallos Paola Alejandra ,   Instituto Tecnológico Universitario Cordillera, Saltos Zambrano Nancy Erminia ,   Instituto Superior Universitario Japón
Published: July 2024

Las plataformas de aprendizaje colaborativo en línea han revolucionado la educación al facilitar entornos virtuales donde los estudiantes pueden interactuar de manera colaborativa, promoviendo el desarrollo de habilidades sociales fundamentales. La investigación revisada destaca que estas plataformas permiten una participación activa y equitativa, mejorando la comunicación efectiva, la resolución de problemas y la capacidad de trabajo en equipo. Estudios han demostrado que el uso de tecnologías colaborativas en entornos educativos promueve un aprendizaje más dinámico y autónomo, adaptado a las necesidades individuales y grupales de los estudiantes. Además, estas herramientas facilitan la inclusión de estudiantes de diversos contextos geográficos y culturales, fortaleciendo así la equidad educativa y el intercambio global de conocimientos. Sin embargo, es crucial abordar desafíos como la capacitación docente y la brecha digital para maximizar los beneficios de estas tecnologías emergentes. En conclusión, las plataformas de aprendizaje colaborativo en línea representan una evolución significativa en la educación contemporánea, preparando a los estudiantes para enfrentar los desafíos del mundo digitalizado actual y promoviendo un aprendizaje más interactivo, inclusivo y adaptable a las demandas del siglo XXI.
Dermoscopy in Darier Disease: A Missing Link in an Unusual Hyperkeratotic Disorder
Authors: M Naveen , T Shilpika , P Gajanan , SP Shruthi
Published: July 2024

Darier disease is a rare autosomal dominant skin disorder resulting from mutation of the ATP2A2 gene on chromosome 12. Its progressive course makes its precise diagnosis crucial for a good prognosis. A 60-year-old female presented with multiple non-itchy papules over the face, trunk, and extremities since childhood and photosensitivity with similar lesions in the mother and two elder sisters. Examination revealed skin-coloured-to-hyperpigmented, firm and greasy papules with cobblestone appearance. Dirty yellowish-white wart-like lesions were noted over the toes. Histopathology revealed parakeratosis, papillomatosis, suprabasal acantholysis, and cleft with corps rounds in the granular layer. Dermoscopy revealed cobblestone appearance of the toes with tire-tread and cracked river-bed-like appearance and nails showing palmar hemorrhages and V-shaped nicking. The patient was diagnosed with Darier disease and treated accordingly. Uniquely, the cobblestone appearance was noted first over the dorsa of hands and feet. Dermoscopy may be used diagnose the disease while awaiting histopathological evidence.
Use of Humour in Learning Anatomy in a Better Way in Lecture Theatre or Dissection Hall - A Questionnaire Based Study
Authors: N Piplani
Published: July 2024

Background: First year medical students normally experience a variety of emotional reactions and mixed feelings, when they encounter human cadavers for the first time. With changing curriculum, peer pressure, stressful work conditions, etc. it becomes tough or even difficult to relax our mind. Humour has been shown to boost motivation, improve problem-solving skills, and foster creativity and critical thinking. It also promotes a happy learning atmosphere and reduces examination anxiety. The purpose of this study was to assess opinions of medical students about using humour while learning Anatomy in acquiring excellence in clinical skills and knowledge. Material & Methods: 258 medical students participated in the study and responded to the paper-based questionnaire. The student questionnaire comprised of sixteen questions related to attitudes towards the use of humour in the subject of anatomy in lecture and dissection hall. The responses were collected and the data was then compiled and analysed. Results: 83.72% to 93.79% of students believed in the usefulness of humour in anatomy theory lectures in terms of increasing interest in learning Anatomy, making them less anxious in recalling the muscle attachment, concentrate better on the topic. All the students were of opinion that the use of humor created a comfortable classroom atmosphere that makes the learning experience more positive and helpful in improving rapport between student and teacher. A very low evaluation was observed that use of humour during teaching distracts attention of the students and wastage of time. Inappropriate humour related to sarcasm, mockery received 226(87.59%) evaluation. Students 203(78.68%) also emphasized the use of dark humour to cope with morbidity and stress during dissection. Ad-libbed humour was considered to be the most effective form of humour. Most students emphasized that humour worked best in a small amount i.e. 2-3 times of humorous remarks. Conclusion: Keeping in mind the effectiveness of the system of anatomy instruction it seems logical that the subject should be learned with humor. The present study confirms that most medical students support the use of humour in teaching anatomy topics.
Lexical Semantic Organization in Children and Young Adults: A Comparison
Authors: BP Abhishek , A Praveenya , A Abhilasha
Published: July 2024

Lexical semantic organization refers to the organization of lexical items in the lexicon. The lexical semantic organization would vary as function of age. Children may show a taxonomic organization while young adults and older adults may show thematic organization. However, there is mixed evidence regarding the same, this fact necessitated the current study. The study was carried with aim of comparing the lexical semantic organization in children and adults. Participants in two age ranges (8-12 years, 18-30 years) were considered and discrete word association task was administered on the participants and the findings showed that there was no significant difference between the responses provided by the participants of the two age groups.
Adult Stem Cell Therapy as an Alternative Treatment in Knee Osteoarthritis
Authors: D Ikudayisi
Published: July 2024

Objective: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, also known as degenerative joint disease of the knee because of progressive loss of articular cartilage, is the most common disabling conditions of the knee joint, which often presents with pain and stiffness and progresses to affect activity of daily living. The prevalence of knee OA will continue to rise due to factors like obesity and increased life expectancy. Roughly 13% of women and 10% of men 60 years and older have symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. Among those older than 70 years of age, the prevalence rises to as high as 40%. Our aim is to evaluate the importance of adult stem cell therapy (ADSC) as an alternative treatment in knee osteoarthritis. Patient, Materials and Methods: A case of an elderly patient with early right knee osteoarthritis (grade 2). Right knee severity was assessed using the Western Ontario and McMaster universities osteoarthritis index (WOMAC) scale. Radiologic studies (X-ray and MRI) were done. Patient had a session of autologous adult stem cell therapy - Mesenchymal stem cells retrieved from the fat and bone marrow along with platelet rich plasma (PRP) from blood which was administered intra-articularly via ultrasound guidance. Procedure was done on an outpatient basis and was well tolerated with no complications. Results: Patient was observed in the first 6 months under the instructions of no physiotherapy to preserve new maturing cells. The WOMAC assessed on the 0 and 6 months showed quality improvement from an initial score of 48/96 to a score of 8/96. Post procedure X-ray of the Right knee on the sixth month showed marked progressive changes. Conclusion: Adult stem cell therapy is promising to be an effective alternative treatment in knee osteoarthritis. It is minimally invasive, safe with no major treatment related adverse effect. Case study showed a positive outcome according to all the grading systems used in this study for the initial 6 months.
Study on the Efficiency of China's Convertible Bond Market Based on ARMA-GARCH Models
Authors: Zhao Bin , Wu Yi
Published: July 2024

This study examines the prediction and analysis of China's convertible bond market using a combined ARMA and Generalized GARCH model. If this model can effectively achieve its predictive goals, it indirectly suggests that China's convertible bond market has not yet reached weak-form efficiency. The study focuses on the Shenzhen Investment Grade Convertible Bond Index, utilizing daily closing price data from January 2, 2019, to June 18, 2024, as the sample, providing a robust empirical foundation for the model. Empirical results indicate that the constructed model effectively captures the volatility patterns of current convertible bond yields, implying that historical price data holds certain predictive significance for current prices. Furthermore, through empirical analysis using the GARCH-M(1, 1) model, we find a relationship between yield volatility in the convertible bond market and historical risk levels. This suggests that market risk may not be fully priced rationally, as historical risk levels can help forecast current yield volatility, further confirming that China's convertible bond market has not yet achieved weak-form efficiency
Microbial Community Structure in Anaerobic Digestion for Green Energy Production: A Mini Review
Authors: L Kabaivanova
Published: July 2024

Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a process driven by microbes that supports renewable energy production, together with waste utilization. The role of microorganisms is undisputable as they are involved in the subsequent processes of hydrolysis, acidogenesis, acetogenesis, and methanogenesis. Microbial communities vary in wide ranges, depending on the type of substrates used and the conditions provided. Anaerobic systems are addressed, operating under mesophilic and thermophilic conditions for the biodegradation of agricultural wastes for biogas/biomethane production. AD comprises successive degradation pathways and syntrophic microbial consortia activities. Identifying the microbial content in digesters could help attaining new information on the digester performance. Archaeal and bacterial associations have to be determined as their important role to be elucidated. Molecular-biological methods of metagenomics are applied to identify the residing mixed cultures therein. Methanogens have been attained to the domain Archaea. Bacterial and archaeal populations, specific for each stage are differentiated in thermophilic or mesophilic conditions as temperature plays a crucial role in AD process, especially for hydrolysis and methanogenesis and determines microorganisms’ variety
POSTER CITATION AS ONE OF THE MAIN ADVANTAGES OF THE NATIONAL NEWS MARATHON. SPECIFICS OF THE APPROACH TO CITATION
Authors:   Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University, Galiv Oleg
Published: July 2024

The content of online media was analyzed for citations of the content that was primarily broadcast during the national news marathon. The analysis allows us to trace the popularity of the news marathon in the second year of the large-scale war among information resources as a primary source of important news and theses of fundamental social importance. The importance of the study is due to the decline in the ratings of the only news marathon among Ukrainians. According to the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, as of December 2023, only 43 % of respondents trusted it [3]. Quoting a media outlet among media outlets allows the media outlet to increase its popularity, reach, and build a loyal audience, given the uniqueness of the news. In today’s world, where telegram channels are beginning to dominate the media landscape of Ukraine, it is the uniqueness of the news that becomes the reason for quoting that allows the media to remain in demand in the market. This also applies to the news marathon. The News Marathon, which is a national product and is managed by the state, has a large number of tools to be the first to receive exclusive comments from government officials, which is an official source of information. Therefore, it is a resource that other media can refer to as a verified primary source. The analysis of the data obtained gives a general understanding of the importance of the marathon and its involvement in the overall information picture of the country
THE ATTITUDE OF YOUNG AUDIENCES TO THE NATIONAL TELETHON DURING THE WAR
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Kitsa Mariana
Published: July 2024

The article deals with the peculiarities of demand and the justification of the functioning of the national telethon «The only news (Yedyni Novyny)» in the second year of the RussianUkrainian war through the prism of the preferences of the young audience. Attention is focused on the main arguments of criticism of the national telethon and compared with real threats and challenges. The main argument against preserving the single format of the telethon is the presentation of one-sided information and the low level of compliance with journalistic standards, in particular regarding the balanced presentation of information. Involvement of the same speakers, lack of variety of content presentation leads to the fact that the marathon becomes uninteresting for viewers. There is another, no less important argument against the preservation of a single telethon. According to some respondents, the telethon has turned into a PR platform for pro-government political forces and does not provide an opportunity for alternative politicians and experts to participate in the debate. Alternative politicians and experts are not allowed to participate. At the same time, journalists fear that the format of a single telethon may lead to the elimination of alternative sources of information. Theoretical, empirical and sociological research methods were used to conduct this study. Among the theoretical ones are the analysis of documents that regulate media activities, the drafting of legislative acts that relate to the specifics of the functioning of various spheres during the war, a review of the works of Ukrainian and foreign researchers. Empirical methods include content analysis, which was applied to highlight the main topics covered in the National telethon «The only news» in the second year of the war. The content analysis was carried out by watching the broadcasts of TV channels every Friday from December 2023 to January 2024. The survey as a sociological method of information gathering was applied to study the attitude of the young audience to the national telethon «The only news» during the war.
SERIES TITLED JOURNALISM ADEPTS ABOUT JOURNALISM. YOUNG JOURNALISM AS AN INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF STUDENT IDEAS
Authors:   Instytut Polonistyki i Dziennikarstwa Kolegium Nauk Humanistycznych, Uniwersytet Rzeszowski, Poland, Filip Grażyna , Majchrowska Justyna ,   Instytut Polonistyki i Dziennikarstwa Kolegium Nauk Humanistycznych, Uniwersytet Rzeszowski, Poland
Published: July 2024

The concept of the title series was created in 2015 with the launch of a new field of study, journalism, and social communication, at the then Institute of Polish Philology of the University of Rzeszów (currently the Institute of Polish Studies and Journalism). In the same academic year, on the initiative of the employees of the Department of Communication Pragmatics – headed by Professor Grażyna Filip – Student Journalists’ Club (a research club operating at the Institute of Polish Philology of the University of Rzeszów, created thanks to the idea and experience of the Podkarpacie journalist and writer – Henryk Nicpoń) on April 6, 2016, organized the 1st International Scientific Conference of Students and Doctoral Students «Young Journalism». As a result, the series included five conferences, which enabled both an international exchange of scientific ideas and a debate on professional expectations, and the fruit of each conference was a volume entitled Journalism Adepts about Journalism. Young journalism 1–5 (2016–2022). The sessions enjoyed great interest among the students and the proceedings created opportunities for substantive discussion and informal conversations on the topics raised by the speakers. The novelty of this article deserves to be appreciated is the development of an individual concept of reforming the current state of education The observations made constitute a form of documentation of the current times, and in the future they may serve as comparative material in further research in this field because the observation and analysis of social life phenomena is an indispensable element of the work of scientists.
Teknologi dan Pendidikan Agama Islam: Menjembatani Tradisi dan Modernitas
Authors: Jamil Sofwan
Published: July 2024

Artikel ini mengeksplorasi integrasi teknologi dalam pendidikan Agama Islam sebagai upaya menjembatani antara tradisi dan modernitas. Menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif, penelitian ini mengamati, mewawancarai, dan menganalisis praktik di berbagai lembaga pendidikan Islam untuk memahami bagaimana teknologi dapat diterapkan dalam proses pembelajaran. Dengan latar belakang tantangan yang dihadapi pendidikan Agama Islam di era digital, penelitian ini mengidentifikasi kesenjangan yang ada antara metode pengajaran tradisional dan kebutuhan generasi muda Muslim yang lebih terkoneksi dengan teknologi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan teknologi dalam pendidikan Agama Islam tidak hanya meningkatkan keterlibatan siswa tetapi juga memfasilitasi akses yang lebih mudah ke materi pendidikan. Aplikasi pembelajaran interaktif, platform e-learning, dan penggunaan media sosial terbukti efektif dalam menyampaikan materi pendidikan agama. Data yang dikumpulkan menunjukkan perbandingan positif antara metode tradisional dan teknologi dalam aspek efektivitas dan penerimaan oleh siswa. Simpulan dari penelitian ini menekankan pentingnya inovasi dan adaptasi dalam pendidikan Agama Islam. Integrasi teknologi tidak hanya membantu menjaga relevansi dan efektivitas metode pengajaran dalam konteks modern, tetapi juga memungkinkan pemeliharaan tradisi dan nilai-nilai esensial agama. Dengan demikian, artikel ini merekomendasikan adopsi teknologi yang lebih luas dalam pendidikan Agama Islam sebagai langkah penting menuju pendidikan yang holistik dan inklusif. Penelitian ini membuka jalan bagi studi lebih lanjut tentang penggunaan teknologi dalam pendidikan agama dan implikasinya pada pengembangan kurikulum dan metode pengajaran. Daftar pustaka yang termasuk dalam artikel ini menyediakan sumber yang luas untuk referensi lebih lanjut dan studi komparatif.
Tradisi Dan Inovasi Dalam Pendidikan Islam: Menjaga Identitas Di Zaman Modern
Authors: Jamil Sofwan
Published: July 2024

Pendidikan Islam menghadapi tantangan yang unik dalam mengimbangi kebutuhan untuk mempertahankan tradisi dan identitasnya di tengah arus modernisasi dan globalisasi. Artikel ini membahas bagaimana pendidikan Islam dapat menjaga tradisinya sambil mengadopsi inovasi untuk tetap relevan di zaman modern. Tradisi dalam pendidikan Islam meliputi pembelajaran dasar-dasar keislaman seperti Al-Quran, Hadits, dan Fiqh, yang penting dalam membentuk identitas spiritual dan keilmuan umat Muslim. Namun, untuk tetap relevan, pendidikan ini harus menyesuaikan isi dan metodenya dengan konteks zaman sekarang.
Inovasi dalam pendidikan Islam bukan berarti menggantikan tradisi, melainkan menambah dan memperkayanya dengan metode baru, termasuk penggunaan teknologi dalam pembelajaran. Ini juga melibatkan integrasi pengetahuan kontemporer dalam kurikulum untuk menjawab isu-isu modern. Menjaga identitas Islam dalam modernitas menjadi tantangan, yang menuntut pembentukan karakter yang kuat dan pandangan dunia yang seimbang pada siswa, sehingga mereka mampu menanggapi tantangan zaman dengan prinsip-prinsip Islam. Artikel ini menekankan pentingnya peran pendidik dalam menciptakan keseimbangan antara tradisi dan inovasi, serta membentuk karakter siswa yang tidak hanya berilmu, tetapi juga toleran dan adaptif. Kesimpulan yang diambil adalah bahwa pendidikan Islam dapat dan harus berkembang, memadukan unsur tradisionalnya dengan pendekatan modern untuk mempersiapkan siswanya menghadapi dunia modern, sekaligus membentuk masa depan yang lebih baik dengan nilai-nilai Islam yang kokoh.
Teknologi Dan Pendidikan Islam: Peluang Dan Tantangan Dalam Era Digital
Authors: Jamil Sofwan
Published: July 2024

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki interaksi antara teknologi dan pendidikan Islam, dengan menyoroti peluang dan tantangan yang muncul dalam era digital. Dalam dekade terakhir, revolusi digital telah mengubah landskap pendidikan secara global, termasuk dalam konteks pendidikan Islam. Teknologi, yang dulu dianggap sebagai bidang yang terpisah, kini telah menjadi bagian integral dari proses pembelajaran dan pengajaran dalam pendidikan Islam. Artikel ini mengkaji berbagai cara di mana teknologi telah diadopsi dalam pendidikan Islam dan dampaknya terhadap guru, siswa, dan kurikulum. Salah satu peluang utama yang diidentifikasi adalah akses yang lebih luas ke sumber pendidikan Islam. Teknologi memungkinkan distribusi konten pendidikan yang cepat dan mudah melalui e-book, kursus online, dan platform pembelajaran jarak jauh. Ini memperluas jangkauan pendidikan Islam ke audiens yang lebih luas, termasuk di daerah terpencil. Selanjutnya, artikel ini mengeksplorasi bagaimana teknologi mendukung metode pembelajaran yang inovatif, termasuk penggunaan aplikasi interaktif dan realitas virtual, yang meningkatkan keterlibatan dan pemahaman siswa. Namun, artikel ini juga mengidentifikasi tantangan signifikan. Salah satunya adalah kesenjangan digital, di mana akses tidak merata ke teknologi dapat memperdalam ketidaksetaraan pendidikan. Juga, ada kekhawatiran tentang kehilangan aspek tradisional dan interaksi tatap muka dalam pendidikan Islam. Artikel ini menyarankan bahwa keseimbangan perlu dicapai antara memelihara nilai-nilai tradisional dan mengadopsi inovasi teknologi. Kesimpulannya, artikel ini menekankan bahwa integrasi teknologi dalam pendidikan Islam menawarkan peluang besar untuk memperkaya pengalaman belajar, tetapi juga memerlukan pendekatan hati-hati untuk mengatasi tantangan yang mungkin muncul.
Women Leaders Resilience Amid Challenging School Environments: A Call for Support
Authors: Setlhodi Itumeleng Innocentia , Ramatsui Marilyn Oria
Published: July 2024

The genesis of resilience in leaders lies in grit and strength to drive institutional objectives, even amid challenging environmental issues. Women leaders, particularly in schools, remain determined to drive prescribed agenda towards improvement. Success in overcoming any impediments relies on the provision of support and consideration of leaders’ wellbeing. An interpretivist approach was employed to explain the voices of women leaders in determining support given amid challenging school environments. In-depth interviews were conducted with five women leaders in Tshwane South District, Gauteng province. Results show that women leaders are determined to show resilience by delivering on the core business of their work. They also face unique challenges in difficult environments whilst lacking the kind of support that promotes their wellness. Hence, the recommendation for the DBE is to offer them structured support.
Optimization of Hardness as a Textural Property of a Fruit Enriched Honey Sweetened Snack Bar for Children Aged 5 to 13 Years
Authors: Kigozi Julia , Wandeka Cynthia Mutonyi , Mugabi Robert , Ainebyona Paddy
Published: July 2024

Optimization for hardness of the snack bar formulated from selected fruits and grain amaranths bound with honey was conducted using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). To achieve a desired degree of hardness, honey content and compression force were varied. The effects of this variation was investigated to determine the best Honey: Compression force combination that results into the desired hardness. Thirteen combinations were considered. The force-honey combination varied between 9.82 to 41.87 kN and 30 to 80 g respectively. Results revealed that both honey and compression force had a significant effect (p < 0.05) on hardness of the snack bar. The optimal hardness of the snack bar was found at honey: compression force of 41.18 g (22.7%), 41.87 kN. At this optimal point, hardness was found to be 48.2 N/mm which is acceptable for children aged 5 to 13 years.
Orphan diseases in the republic of North Ossetia–Alania: structure, population genetic features, issues and prospects
Authors: Zinchenko RA , Tebieva IS , Gabisova YuV , Shukan EYu , Khokhova AV , Marakhonov AV , Kutsev SI
Published: July 2024

Currently, there are more than 8000–10000 rare disease (RDs), among which 75–80% are hereditary. In the Russian Federation (RF), patients are provided medical care in accordance with two lists: 17 chronic progressive and life-threatening diseases (RLTDs) and 14 high-cost nosologies (HCNs). The study was aimed to assess the range, prevalence, and genetic epidemiological characteristics of the RDs from the lists of RLTDs and HCNs in the Republic of North Ossetia–Alania and RF in general. We determined the number of patients from the RLTD (a total of 18,744 people in the RF, among them 8713 children; 129 and 42 people, respectively, in the Republic of North Ossetia–Alania) and HCN (28727 people/13454 children in the RF; 554 and 64 in the Republic of North Ossetia–Alania) lists and calculated the prevalence per 100,000 population. The global prevalence of RDs was estimated using the Orphanet database. The average prevalence of RLTDs in the whole population of the RF was 11.51 cases and that among children was 25.08. Similar data were obtained for the Republic of North Ossetia–Alania (19.38 and 29.44, respectively). It was found that idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, disorder of the complement system, maple syrup urine disease, porphyria were more common in the Republic of North Ossetia–Alania than in the RF in general, while galactosemia was less common. The analysis of disorders from the RLTD list has shown lower prevalence of hemophilia and pituitary dwarfism in the Republic of North Ossetia–Alania compared to the RF and Orphanet, along with the higher prevalence of type VI mucopolysaccharidosis, hemolytic uremic syndrome, and systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. In the Republic of North Ossetia–Alania, the features of the range of genetic variation in the genes РАН (phenylketonuria) and CFTR (cystic fibrosis) have been identified. Thus, assessment of the RD prevalence in the regions is important and essential for raising awareness of medical personnel, as well as for expansion and improvement of medical care provision to patients with RLTDs and HCNs.
Unraveling the internal drivers of pharmaceutical company performance in Europe: A DEMATEL analysis
Authors: Asad Arif Ibne , Popesko Boris , Godman  Brian
Published: July 2024

Research background: Internal business factors are vital to how a company achieves its goals. The present study of internal drivers of pharmaceutical company performance is very insightful, as it has the potential to boost further competitiveness, it may allow health authority personnel to have guidelines to make strategic decisions, as well as inspire investor confidence, ensure regulatory compliance and performance benchmarking, and support talent acquisition and retention. In addition, it can identify the important internal factors that need to receive more priority.
Purpose of the article: The European pharmaceutical industry is currently facing multiple challenges. This paper aims to map the relative relationships among the internal factors that influence the business performance of pharmaceutical companies in Europe by using the DEMATEL approach.
Method: There are two phases of the present study, an extensive literature review and the use of the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) technique. To identify the key internal drivers and their cause-and-effect relationship with pharmaceutical company performance in Europe, data from experts were obtained using the predesigned DEMATEL questionnaire.
Findings & value added: The extensive literature review from the Web of Science and Scopus databases found that seven internal factors are very demanding in the case of European pharmaceutical business performance. The main elements that have the highest impact on pharmaceutical business performance in Europe are human resources competencies, the information system, technological competitiveness, and the patent system. However, financial profitability, research and development competencies, alliances with other companies, and supply chain management are the factors that are affected more by other factors.
The study is the first attempt to identify the internal business performance of the pharmaceutical sector in Europe by working with pragmatic and perceptive decisions from pharmaceutical stakeholders in Europe.