bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TÜRKİYE’DE DİNİ YÖNELİMLİ GELENEKSEL ŞİFACILARIN ÇALIŞMA DENEYİMLERİ, RUH SAĞLIĞI ALANINA VE UZMANLARINA YÖNELİK GÖRÜŞLERİ
Authors: ERAYDİN Esra , ÖZBAYRAK Gamze , YAMAN Ömer Miraç
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışma, cin çarpması, nazar değmesi ve okuma konularında uzmanlaşmış şifacıların ruh sağlığı uzmanlarına yönelik bakış açılarını ve ruh sağlığı uzmanlarıyla iş birliği yapıp yapmadıklarını incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılarak derinlemesine mülakat ve gözlem teknikleriyle 20 şifacıdan veri toplanmıştır. Elde edilen veriler Maxqda 2022 Nitel Veri Analiz Programı’nda betimsel analiz yöntemiyle analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre, katılımcıların ruhsal ve manevi temelli sorunlar için gelen bireyler ile ilgilendikleri, uyguladıkları manevi tedavi yöntemlerinin etkilerinin ne olduğu, başvuran kişileri geri takip süreçlerinin nasıl ilerlediği belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca katılımcıların genellikle ruh sağlığı uzmanlarına olumlu bir tutum içinde oldukları ortaya çıkarılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda elde edilen veriler doğrultusunda, ruh sağlığı çalışmalarına manevi uygulamaların dahil edilebileceği düşünülmektedir. Ayrıca, araştırma manevi destek hizmetlerinin tarihsel olarak uzun bir geçmişe sahip olduğunu, günümüzde Batı'da "pastoral care" ve "pastoral counseling" ülkemizde ise manevi rehberlik adı altında gelişen bir alan olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Bu klinik-dini danışmanlık hareketinin ülkemizdeki çeşitli kesimleri kapsadığı göz önüne alındığında, alanın daha fazla gelişmeye ihtiyaç duyduğu ve daha fazla araştırmaya gereksinim olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Araştırmanın bulguları, manevi destek hizmetlerinin önemini vurgulayarak ruh sağlığı alanında yapılan çalışmalara katkıda bulunmaktadır.
Promoción de la investigación inclusiva sobre la biodiversidad: estrategias para prácticas equitativas e impacto colectivo
Authors: Valdez Jose , Damasceno Gabriella , Oh Rachel R.Y. , Uribe Laura Catalina Quintero , Barbosa Martha Paola Barajas , Amado Talita Ferreira , Schmidt Chloé , Fernandez Miguel , Sharma Sandeep
Published: December 2023

La investigación sobre la biodiversidad es esencial para hacer frente a la crisis mundial de la biodiversidad, lo cual requiere una participación y perspectivas diversas. Sin embargo, el estudio de la biodiversidad se enfrenta actualmente a un importante problema de inclusión, ya que los conocimientos locales de regiones altamente biodiversas, aunque económicamente desfavorecidas, suelen tener menor representación. La escasa representación de los expertos locales se debe a cuatro retos principales: el sesgo lingüístico, la subestimación de contribuciones, las prácticas científicas de paracaídas y las limitaciones de capacidad. Si bien existen soluciones fragmentadas, es necesario un enfoque unificado de múltiples partes interesadas para abordar estos problemas interconectados y sistémicos. Aquí, presentamos un marco holístico de responsabilidad colectiva, integrando estrategias personalizadas que abrazan la diversidad y desmantelan las barreras sistémicas para una colaboración equitativa. Este marco delinea los diversos actores y prácticas necesarias para promover la inclusión en la investigación sobre biodiversidad, asignando responsabilidades claras a investigadores, editores, instituciones y organismos de financiación. Las estrategias para los investigadores incluyen cultivar la autoconciencia, la ampliación de las búsquedas bibliográficas, el fomento de asociaciones con expertos locales y la promoción del intercambio de conocimientos. En el caso de las instituciones, recomendamos establecer funciones de colaboración especializadas, implementar políticas equitativas, asignar recursos para iniciativas de diversidad y mejorar el apoyo a los investigadores internacionales. Los editores pueden facilitar la difusión multilingüe, eliminar las barreras financieras, establecer normas de inclusión y garantizar una representación equitativa en la revisión por pares. Los financiadores deben eliminar las barreras sistémicas, fortalecer las redes de investigación y priorizar la asignación equitativa de recursos. La implementación de estas estrategias específicas para las partes interesadas puede ayudar a desmantelar los sesgos profundamente arraigados y las desigualdades estructurales en la investigación sobre biodiversidad, catalizando un cambio hacia un modelo más inclusivo y representativo que amplifique las diversas perspectivas y maximice el conocimiento colectivo para una conservación global efectiva.
MODERN DISCUSSION ABOUT THE SOURCES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE LAW
Authors:   Perm State University, Golubtsov V. G. , Valeev D. Kh. ,   Kazan (Volga area) Federal University,   Perm State University
Published: December 2023

Abstract: the article examines the sources of Russian civil procedural law. The relevance and debatability of this issue, the importance of assessment and study of non-traditional sources of civil procedural law in terms of their complementarity, as non-traditional sources of civil procedural law are the result of registration of those procedural legal regularities that determine the content of legal rules, applied in the practical activities of subjects of civil proceedings, are noted. By virtue of their inherent characteristics and distinctive features they should be recognized as significant sources of law and considered as an incentive to identify and eliminate gaps, conflicts, which are somehow present in traditional sources of civil procedural law. This approach is also consistent with the peculiarities of the implementation of the principle of the rule of law, which implies that the legal force of the source can be provided not only by the state, but also by the established objectified form of obligation.
Data Mining Technologies in Solving Economic Problems
Authors: Ivanov Mikhail , Sygotina Marina , Nadrshin Vladimir , Derbeneva Anzhelika
Published: December 2023

Improving the efficiency of business process management is a complex and extremely important task, the solution of which is unthinkable without the use of advanced information systems and management decision technologies. The paper presents the results of research on data mining technologies using On-Line Transaction Processing and On-Line Analytical Processing methods. The study proposed a generalized hierarchical representation of data processing methodologies with integration of heterogeneous sources to management decision making. Data mining base methods are systematized: classification, regression, prediction, clustering, interdependence, visualization, deviation (anomaly) detection, estimation, and feature selection (engineering). We described the possibilities of using data mining in the field of information technology, marketing, trade, financial and insurance activities.
The study examined data mining technologies in sport products business using the Microsoft® Excel® application and a special add-in of the Microsoft® SQL Server® relational database management system, capable of identifying implicit (hidden) factors that affect or, equally important, do not affect sales volumes.
Being an International Student in Zonguldak: Adaptation, Feelings, Benefits, and Challenges
Authors: TEKİN İnan , ORHAN Ali
Published: December 2023

The aim of this study was to reveal students’ feelings, thoughts, challenges, and opinions about studying in Zonguldak as an international student. Case study design was employed in this qualitative study, and it was conducted with 15 international students studying in different disciplines in ZBEUN in the academic year of 2021-2022. The data were collected using a semi-structured interview form developed by the researchers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted face-to-face in a predetermined place, and the collected qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis method. It was found that the findings obtained from the opinions of the international students are covered under the themes of feelings, expectations, benefits, circle of friends, adaptation, application process, school life, plans for the future, and challenges. Also, various sub-themes were identified under these themes.
The Impact of Transformative Learning Theory on Students' Conflict Resolution Skill in Social Studies Course
Authors: BAYRAM Hüseyin
Published: December 2023

In this study, it was aimed to examine the impact of transformative learning theory on students' conflict resolution skill in social studies course. Embedded design, one of the mixed research methods, was used in the study. The participant group was formed by multi-stage mixed sampling method. The participant group included a social studies teacher and 51 students in the 5th grade. Conflict resolution skill scale, two semi-structured interview forms and unstructured observation were used to collect the data. Independent sample t-test and covariance analysis were used to analyse the statistical data, while content analysis was used to analyse the qualitative data. At the end of the study, it was found that transformative learning theory increased students' conflict resolution skills. The results also revealed that social studies courses conducted with transformative learning theory were seen by the participants as processes that confuse students' minds, surprise them, make them doubt, lead them to questioning and multidimensional thinking. It was also found that the participants thought that the courses provided students with various knowledge and values, encouraged them to research, analyse and synthesize, and act in a controlled manner. Depending on the results obtained, recommendations for education planners and researchers were developed.
Nutritional and Bioactive Constituents of Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties in Spinacia oleracea: A Review
Authors: Faujan Nur Huda- , Zubairi Saiful Irwan , Ahmad Baker Auni Afiqah
Published: December 2023

In recent years, overwhelming studies have recognized the excellent functional and nutritional properties of green leafy vegetables that can be gained through a proper human diet. Among the vegetables studied, Spinacia oleraceaLinn. or commonly known as spinach is widely being acknowledged for having a diverse range of nutritional composition and bioactive phytochemical compounds. Spinach, which is grouped under the Amaranthaceae family, contains various beneficial effects owing to their nutritional compositions, such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fibre, minerals, vitamins, and bioactive constituents that are directly linked to various bio-functional properties. The valuable bio-constituent of polyphenols that exist in spinach contributes to its effective antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Therefore, the antioxidant from spinach extract is a promising source of natural antioxidants to replace the harmful effect of synthetic antioxidants. Moreover, it can inhibit cellular oxidative damage, increase storage stability, and restrict the growth of a wide range of pathogenic bacteria, which offers a huge prospect for potential food application. Therefore, the main attention of this review was to highlight the effective antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of phytochemical compounds in spinach extract. Additionally, this review provided a comprehensive description of the wide range of food applications with regards to the use of spinach extract.
Development of an Optimal Control Algorithm for the Course Movement of an Unmanned Vehicle
Authors: Kabanov S. A. , Mitin F. V.
Published: December 2023

The article presents an algorithm for controlling a ground unmanned vehicle. The main task is to obtain a solution to control problems that allows you to transfer an unmanned vehicle from the initial position to a given final position at a certain time. Currently, autonomous vehicles are being actively introduced in all areas. Including in Russia, you can find unmanned trucks on the federal highway. Given the development of microprocessor technology and the significant economic benefits of using unmanned vehicles, this task is relevant. A lot of research in the field of control of unmanned vehicles concerns the issue of their use in urban environments and on rough terrain. In this paper, we present a solution to the problem of optimal control of an unmanned vehicle using the maximum principle. The problem of optimal control is solved in a deterministic setting with an integro-terminal criterion. The solution of the two-point boundary value problem arising from the maximum principle was carried out using Newton’s method. The ranges of initial values of conjugate variables are obtained, which ensure the convergence of calculations. For the chosen mathematical model of the course movement of the car, solutions to the problem were obtained. The results of numerical simulation are presented, showing the possibility of using the proposed algorithm to control an unmanned vehicle under various initial and final conditions. The developed algorithm has been successfully applied in the presence of a penalty zone. The algorithm can be used when applying the concept of " flexible trajectories" in the tasks of controlling moving objects.
Numerical analysis on heat transfer, flow structure and exergy loss of combined truncated and circular ribs in a square duct
Authors: ILLYAS S. Mohamed , VELLAISAMY Kumaresan , MUTHUMANOKAR A.
Published: December 2023

The heat transfer, friction and exergy loss of a square duct with combined circular and trun-cated rectangular ribs are analyzed using computational fluid dynamics. The study is focused on the effect of rib arrangements on the flow and heat transfer performance. The analysis is carried out with six truncated rib angles varying between 15° and 90° and Re range of 12000 – 43000. The heat transfer is maximum in the middle part of the duct for 30° and 45° rib angles along span wise direction. The position of wake region is highly dependent on separation point over the circular rib as wake moves away radially from the axis of the duct for rib angles of 60°, 75° and 90°. The turbulent flow structures in large scale originates from side wall have marked effect on the heat transfer for the rib angles of 60°, 75° and 90° and with nearly with equal intensity for 15°, 30° and 45° rib angles. The exergy loss associated with friction is higher for 60° rib angle. While the normalized friction factor obtained with Fanning’s equation varied between 1.8 and 4.2 and thermal hydraulic performance varied between 0.2 and 1.3 for the range of reexamined.
SAL E O DOCE NA SIMBOLOGIA RELIGIOSA CULTURAL
Authors: Azevedo Gilson Xavier de , Maria Zanotto Simone
Published: December 2023

Este estudo tem como objetivo explorar a simbologia religiosa cultural associada ao uso do sal e do doce, açúcar e mel em especial, em diferentes tradições religiosas, afim de compreender os seus simbolismos, significados e a sua importância para as práticas espirituais e rituais. A alimentação desempenha um papel fundamental nas expressões culturais e religiosas, muitas vezes carregando simbolismos profundos. Desse modo, ao investigar a relação entre o uso do sal e do doce, no viés da simbologia religiosa, proporcionará insights significativos sobre a conexão entre o sagrado e o cotidiano. Questiona-se qual é o significado simbólico do sal e do doce em diferentes contextos religiosos e como essa simbologia é incorporada às práticas culturais e rituais? A hipótese central deste estudo é que o sal e do doce desempenham papéis específicos na simbologia religiosa, bíblica, cristã, muçulmana, popular, no candomblé e na magia branca e negra representando aspectos como purificação espiritual, celebração, sacrifício e conexão com o divino. Será realizada uma pesquisa exploratória de caráter bibliográfico, por meio da análise de textos sagrados, rituais, tradições orais e materiais iconográficos de diversas religiões. Espera-se identificar e descrever os significados simbólicos do sal e do doce em contextos religiosos variados. Tal investigação, poderá contribuir para um maior entendimento da relação entre a alimentação, a espiritualidade e a cultura, de modo a se enriquecer o conhecimento sobre as práticas religiosas e o sobre seu impacto na vida das comunidades.
Research Insights: What Is the Role of Market Expectations in Sovereign Debt Crises?
Authors: Ayres João
Published: December 2023

Fluctuations in bond spreads that are simply due to pessimistic market expectations are more prone to happen in countries that face the risk of long periods of economic stagnation. The quantitative results attribute an important role to pessimistic market expectations in the debt crisis in Argentina in 2001 but not in the debt crisis in Spain in 2012. Policy interventions such as a lender of last resort can avoid self-fulfilling debt crisis at very low cost. These interventions are necessary (but not sufficient) when countries display bad economic fundamentals, and their benefits are larger if creditors anticipate them.
The effect of financial education on college students’ knowledge and skills
Authors: Galarza Arellano Francisco B.
Published: December 2023

There is a growing literature on the importance of adults’ financial education, especially in developed countries. The literature is less abundant when it comes to assessing the effect of financial education programs on the individuals’ financial knowledge and behavior, particularly in developing countries. This article evaluates the effect of Gestionando mis finanzas (GMF) on the financial knowledge and skills of college students in Peru. With a duration of one month, this virtual course of basic financial education was very effective in increasing the financial knowledge of the students. In addition to an increase by 0.96 standard deviations in the financial knowledge score, GMF had considerable effects on the self-perception of financial knowledge and mathematical skills, as well as on savings behavior. The effects on other aspects of financial behavior, such as price comparison before purchasing, price bargaining, and budgeting, were modest. I did not find any differential effect by sex, but I did observe a greater financial learning in students from higher socioeconomic levels.
Percepción de riesgo de contagio del COVID-19 en personal de salud
Authors: Perez Mogrovejo Fiorella , Villaseca Cruz Juana , Pierina Cubillas Espinoza Pierina , Rivera Cruzatt Fiorella , Malvaceda-Espinoza Eli
Published: December 2023

Se buscó analizar la percepción de riesgo de contagio de COVID-19 en personal de salud en Lima y Callao. Se siguió un enfoque cualitativo con un diseño de análisis temático reflexivo. Se entrevistó a 15 participantes. Se encontró que la percepción del riesgo de contagio giró en torno a los conocimientos previos, el estado emocional pasó del miedo a la calma. Asimismo, la percepción fue afectada por la influencia sociocultural, tanto del ambiente laboral, institucional, relacional, las creencias y la vocación de servicio; así como por las experiencias personales, que comprenden las situaciones de riesgo y carga emocional negativa. Se concluye que, la percepción de riesgo se centra en los conocimientos y emociones, relacionados a aspectos sociales, culturales e individuales.
Stratigraphy of peat deposits and mire development in the southernpart of the forest zone of Western Siberia in Holocene.
Authors: Lapshina E. D. , Zarov E. A.
Published: December 2023

This article provides a historical review of the peatlands study in the Middle and South taiga, as well as Subtaiga zone of Western Siberia, and summarizes the data on the structure of peat deposits in mires of the region, accumulated by the senior author over many years of field research (1980-2004). The features of the main types of stratigraphic structure, as well as a description of the development history of peat mires, are given based on a detailed study of macrofossil composition of peat cores and peat sections. Peat cores were selected within the landscape-ecological profiles, covering all relief elements from the raised bogs of the watershed plains to the mires of river valleys and gullies of ancient water runoff in different climatic zones and subzones (Subtaiga, Southern taiga and Middle taiga). The oldest peat deposits are associated with the deep thalwegs and ancient hydrological system. Peat formation started simultaneously within the taiga zone and the present subarctic zone of Western Siberia and reached the high distribution level in Boreal period. The peatlands development process tightly followed the climate humidity in the wet periods, the watershed mires actively developed and floodplain mires development was constrained by the alluvial deposition process; in the dry periods, the floodplain mires developed actively and the watershed mires grow was stagnated.
Integrating Community of Inquiry Framework Principles With Flipped Classroom Pedagogy to Enhance Students’ Perceived Presence Sense, Self-Regulated Learning, and Learning Performance in Preservice Teacher Education
Authors: Taghizade Abbas , Azimi Esmaeil , Mahmoodian Hassan , Akhash Salman
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of integrating community of inquiry (COI) framework principles with flipped classroom pedagogy to enhance students’ perceived presence sense, self-regulated learning, and learning performance. A quasi-experimental study was conducted to examine whether integrating COI framework principles with flipped classrooms could enhance college students’ perceived presence sense, self-regulated learning, and learning performance. The participants were 64 third-year male college students in an online course at a teacher education university in Iran in 2021. The study employed the COI Survey, the online self-regulated learning questionnaire (OLSQ), and a teacher-made test to measure learning performance. The results indicated significant between-group differences in perceived presence sense, self-regulated learning, and learning performance (p < 0.001). Integrating COI framework principles with flipped classroom pedagogy was an effective approach to enhancing perceived presence sense, self-regulated learning, and learning performance among teacher education students.
What It Is and Is Not: Pedagogy in Online Nursing Education Delivery
Authors: Lane Annette , Stephens Jennifer
Published: December 2023

Nursing has employed distance education for decades. In the 21st century, distance programs have often been delivered online. This became even more prevalent since the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the preponderance of online nursing courses, the delivery of courses virtually does not necessarily mean that these offerings are intentionally developed online education. We discuss a secondary analysis of data examining the formation of online nursing programs at Athabasca University. This historical inquiry used interpretive description of the pedagogy, both learning strategies and the theories that substantiate the strategies, using thematic analysis. Participants discussed their theoretical substantiation of online education. We posit that online nursing education involves a purposeful pedagogy including theoretical bases and would benefit from a strong sense of mission behind the course delivery. Findings from this study may apply to online programs, irrespective of profession or discipline.
Weaknesses in Emergency Remote Teaching in Higher Education Within the Context of the ODL Learning Component in Turkey
Authors: Genç Hakan , Kesim Mehmet
Published: December 2023

In critical situations caused by crises such as a pandemic, emergency remote teaching (ERT) practices might not be effective because they depend mostly on on-the-spot decision-making. On the other hand, open and distance learning (ODL) has its own dynamics and is a well-planned system. In order to put quality ODL plans into practice in crisis situations, contingency plans, created before any crises, are required. Past crises ought to be examined in order to cope with future crises effectively. This study aims to identify weaknesses in ERT practices in higher education within the context of the learning component of ODL system by focusing on COVID-19 and using it as an example of a past crisis. Exploratory case study was the method used. The study group consisted of 14 faculty and 14 learners from 14 higher education institutions. Qualitative data were collected via semi-structured interviews and documents. The data were analyzed using descriptive and content analysis. Research findings revealed that ERT has many weaknesses in several themes within the context of the learning component of the ODL system; these include teaching method, course structuring, and e-learning materials, among others. In light of the findings, it can be concluded that many factors influence challenges in ERT. Accordingly, to be able to move from ERT to ODL in the next crisis, these weaknesses need to transform into solutions in advance.
Teammate Familiarity in Distributed Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning: The Mediating Role of Social Presence
Authors: Zhang Shunan , Nan Dongyan , Sun Seungjong , Che ShaoPeng , Kim Jang Hyun
Published: December 2023

Owing to the limitations of computer-mediated communication (CMC), distributed CSCL (Computer-supported collaborative learning) has not always been as effective as desired. Despite recognizing the significance of group composition, the exploration of the function of teammate familiarity in distributed educational settings is restricted. This study explored the influence of teammate familiarity and social presence in a distributed CSCL setting by conducting an online survey of 288 Korean university students with experience in distributed CSCL. The results indicate that teammate familiarity increased the social presence experienced by students among their peers. Social presence subsequently enhanced teamwork satisfaction and, ultimately, increased self-assessed knowledge gain. More importantly, the relationship between teammate familiarity and teamwork satisfaction was mediated by social presence. Social media platforms and class webpages were the most widely used channels for students to get to know their teammates. Our study provided insights for improving the effectiveness of distributed CSCL and a framework for investigating social presence in satisfaction building in various contexts, including online education.
Kilka uwag na temat sądowej kontroli dotyczącej ustania stosunku zatrudnienia z mocy prawa
Authors: Mazurczak Eliza
Published: December 2023

Autorka dokonuje przeglądu regulacji ustawowych ustanawiających nietypowe sposoby ustania zatrudnienia. Posługiwanie się nimi przez ustawodawcę skutkuje koniecznością poszukiwania modelu ochrony sądowej zapewniającego jednostce prawidłową realizację konstytucyjnie zagwarantowanego prawa do sądu. Analiza wprowadzanych unormowań wskazuje na brak racjonalnego uzasadnienia potrzeby ich wprowadzenia i podaje w wątpliwość słuszność ingerowania w klasyczny podział pomiędzy zdarzeniami prawnymi a czynnościami prawnymi prowadzącymi do ustania zatrudnienia zarówno w przypadku stosunków pracy, jak i stosunków zatrudnienia o charakterze administracyjnym.
Contribuições da perspectiva crítico-emancipadora para o ensino de Física no contexto camponês
Authors: Silva Alexandre Leite dos Santos
Published: December 2023

A Educação do Campo é um paradigma educacional contra-hegemônico construído com a população camponesa, em oposição à Educação Rural. Nesse contexto de disputa, o objetivo deste trabalho é identificar, em nível teórico, contribuições da Educação Crítico-Emancipadora para o ensino de Física na Educação do Campo. A Educação Crítico-Emancipadora se fundamenta no materialismo histórico-dialético e concebe a realidade como dialética, dinâmica e contraditória. Ela procura superar tanto a perspectiva da racionalidade-técnica com a epistemologia da prática por meio da epistemologia da práxis, sendo alguns de seus princípios o trabalho, a relação teoria e prática e a emancipação. O método adotado neste trabalho foi a pesquisa bibliográfica. Como resultado, pode-se apontar que o ensino de Física na Educação do Campo na perspectiva crítico-emancipadora considera o trabalho camponês como princípio educativo; promove o saber e o conhecimento sólido da Física para os sujeitos do campo e reconhece a dimensão política do ensino de Física nas escolas do campo.
As cidades inteligentes e o desafio da inclusão digital
Authors: Oliveira Ângela , Grin Eduardo
Published: December 2023

As discussões sobre cidades inteligentes e inclusão digital tiveram início ao final do século XX. As duas políticas evoluíram com o avanço da TIC, porém de forma paralela, apesar da forte dependência entre ambas. Este trabalho aborda o fenômeno de cidades inteligentes com ênfase na inclusão digital, a partir do estudo de caso de seis cidades inteligentes brasileiras. O objetivo é verificar se nesses municípios ocorreram ações de inclusão digital e se os resultados obtidos foram satisfatórios, respondendo às perguntas de pesquisa. Os achados apontaram que há ações de inclusão digital nos municípios investigados, mas os resultados não foram satisfatórios. A contribuição deste estudo se dá pela ampliação da discussão sobre o tema com a integração das duas áreas de políticas públicas, o que pode trazer resultados benéficos para os municípios e para a sociedade.
The utilization of metaverse technology applications based on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Meta-STEM) to improve critical thinking skills
Authors: Rachmadtullah Reza , Setiawan Bramianto , Wasesa Andarmadi Jati Abdhi , Wicaksono Jatu Wahyu , Rasmitadila
Published: December 2023

The existence of digital technology is currently seen as a system that helps teachers satisfy the needs of their students.  The utilization of technology facilitates teachers’ ability to address students' low critical thinking abilities. Therefore, this research studied the utilization of Metaverse   technology   applications based on Science, Technology, Engineering   and Mathematics (Meta-STEM) to improve critical thinking   skills. The study used a quantitative research approach and adopted the true experimental design method. A pre- and post-tests control group   design was used in this study. The research findings revealed a significant difference between the average outcomes of using Metaverse technology applications in the experimental group compared to the control group. Meta-STEM technology supported by the internet provides a fresh perspective on teaching methods   especially in education. The present teaching methods use both virtual learning platforms and conventional face-to-face classrooms.  The interaction process is becoming more dynamic   and obtaining and searching for information is more accessible without spatial or temporal limitations. The implications of Meta-STEM for supporting learning can increase students' ability to gain information. In addition, there are numerous   advantages to using Meta-STEM in the field of education for training and education.   Providing impressive learning methods for students and teachers, making it easier for teachers to convey complex material, increasing students' level of understanding of the learning material presented by teachers  as well as Meta-STEM can provide knowledge to master technology for students.
Impact of SARS-CoV2 infection on gut microbiota dysbiosis
Authors: Xiao Zhenming , Pan Miaomiao , Li Xinyao , Zhao Chao
Published: December 2023

The composition and function of the gut microbiota constantly influence health. Disruptions in this delicate balance, termed gut microbiota dysbiosis, have been implicated in various adverse health events. As the largest global epidemic since 1918, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) had devastating consequences. While the primary impact of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been on the respiratory system, a growing body of research has unveiled the significant involvement of the gastrointestinal tract as well. Emerging evidence underscores notable alterations in the gut microbiome of COVID-19 patients. In addition, the gut microbiome is also characterized by an abundance of opportunistic pathogens, which is related to disease manifestations of COVID-19 patients. The intricate bidirectional interaction between the respiratory mucosa and the gut microbiota, known as the gut-lung axis, emerges as a crucial player in the pathological immune response triggered by SARS-CoV-2. Here, we discuss microbiota-based gut characteristics of COVID-19 patients and the long-term consequences of gut microbiota dysregulation. These insights could potentially transform the development of long-term interventions for COVID-19, offering hope for improved outcomes and enhanced patient recovery.
Retour d’expérience sur la mise en place d’un enseignement dirigé interuniversitaire pour les étudiants en sciences pharmaceutiques
Authors: Rouger Caroline , Millot Marion , Rosiers Boris , Seye Marie , Harquin Matthieu , Juaneda Marcel , Bulot Christophe , Prunières Bruno , Hierholzer Erika
Published: December 2023

Cet article présente le développement d’un enseignement dirigé (ED) en phytothérapie, à destination des étudiants en pharmacie de la filière officine. Ce projet d’ED fait suite au besoin de redynamiser l’enseignement dans le cursus pharmaceutique, tout en le rendant plus pratique afin de mieux former les futurs pharmaciens au comptoir. Les méthodes pédagogiques traditionnelles semblent en effet être de moins en moins performantes pour motiver les étudiants dans leurs apprentissages. Dans un contexte de forte demande sociétale de solutions naturelles pour se soigner, il apparaît essentiel d’optimiser la formation des futurs professionnels de santé de façon à délivrer des conseils sûrs et efficaces. Les enseignants de Bordeaux et de Limoges se sont donc unis pour proposer un nouveau format d’enseignement, ludique, interactif et compétitif. La méthodologie employée pour construire cet ED est ici présentée en mettant l’accent sur le rôle des différents acteurs impliqués et les interactions entre les étudiants pendant l’ED. Enfin, cet article souligne les obstacles surmontés à chaque étape du projet et fait état d’un premier bilan ouvrant la voie vers des perspectives de perfectionnement.
The influence of natural forces and the ways of adaptation to them by Tobolsk residents in the 17th–19th cc. (by the archaeological and historical evidence)
Authors: Anoshko O.M.
Published: December 2023

The architectural appearance of Tobolsk was developing and changing throughout the period of the 17th–19th cc. In the history of the city, there were impeding factors of this process associated with the activity of natural forces. Its lower quarter, located on the alluvial plane, was regularly subjected to the floods of the Irtysh River. They caused substantial physical damage to the city, eroded the loamy riverbank, and damaged roads, structures of the bridges, shops, churches, and residential houses. The upper quarter, on the contrary, suffered from the lack of water, which had to be delivered from the piedmont part. This situa-tion was exasperated by the high overcrowding of the population and timber-housing density. Therefore, fire accidents were a real scourge of Tobolsk. The paper concerns the causes of the regular occurrence of natural disasters in Tobolsk, their influ-ence on the development of its urban-planning structure and formation of adaptation processes with respect to them in the sub-sistence culture of Tobolsk residents. The novelty of the research is due to the fact that the historical and archaeological materi-als are considered in the synthesis. The historical sources contain information on the construction and renovation of the main city buildings, their destruction in the result of fires and floods, and refer to the measures taken by the authorities to counter these events. The archaeological data shows how the residents of Tobolsk were coping with the destructive power of natural elements. The research revealed the measures undertaken by the Tobolsk residents towards the reduction of the fire hazard: police surveillance, street planning, stone building, change of the structural features of ovens, house thermal insulation, building of Nikolsky Vzvoz and a water tower. Protection from snowmelt floods, highwaters and the high level of the ground waters centred around the bank strengthening of the Irtysh and its tributaries by ramming in poles and timber logs with tamping the free space with stone, digging ditches for water diversion, backfilling certain platforms with subsoil, and by building timber houses on subcletions, houses with stone foundation on stilts or ground sills. In general, using the archaeological and histrorical materials, the mechanisms of the adaptation of the Tobolsk population to the natural-climatic environmental conditions have been identified.
Religiosity: fomation of the concept and first research in the late 19th — beginning of the 20th century
Authors: Poplavsky R.O.
Published: December 2023

This article attempts to fill a gap in currently available literature on the history of the study of religiosity fitting it into a more general context of the formation of a scientific approach to the study of religion. This is the first review covering the second half of the 19th and the first two decades of the 20th century. The first part of the article explores the term “religiosity”. The issue was brought up at the initial stage of the history of Religious Studies. Nevertheless, the term wasn't immediately accepted by the scientific community. Its meaning was clarified as opposed to the term “religion”. This opposition is rooted in the German philosophy of the 18–19th centuries and was manifested in the 1860-1870s debates about religiosity as a distinctive feature of a human being in anthropology and, since the late 19th century, in psychology. An understanding of religiosity as a subjective side of religion became dominant in 1910s and provided a basis for later typologies and classifications of religiosity. The second part aims to describe some early studies on religiosity. Attendance to worship services was measured through statistical surveys. Conversion studies focused on various religious practices and beliefs, as well as factors that made people convert. Teachers and priests organized surveys among students in the United States trying to respond to a religious crisis and low level of interest in religion among children and adolescents at the turn of the century. Some studies grouped believers based on the frequency of religious practices, thus creating the first typologies of religiosity. The author analyzes the works of Russian researchers, too. He concludes that the theoretical understanding of religiosity went hand in hand with international science, although the term itself was used less. The lack of empirical studies of religiosity in Russia in the studied period was due to the state policy and the attention of theorists to other issues in relation to projects for the future Russia.
Black Hole Construction from the Minkowski Manifold
Authors: Laforet Christopher
Published: December 2023

The Schwarzschild manifold is constructed by taking a point on the Minkowski manifold and stretching it into a 4-sphere. This stretch causes gradients in the temporal and spatial coordinate densities around the sphere, leaving a hole of null space-time in the manifold centered at the spatial location of the original point. It is shown that this accurately models the Schwarzschild metric and is used to prove that radial infalling geodesics become null at the horizon and come to rest there. The light-like nature of the worldline is confirmed by analyzing it in Kruskal-Szekeres (KS) coordinates. It is shown that the worldline in KS coordinates has an undefined derivative at the horizon at any point other than the origin of the KS coordinates. It is then demonstrated that the origin of the KS coordinate system can be reached in the falling frame by exploiting the time symmetry of the manifold and that the falling worldline is indeed light-like there. The light-like nature of the worldline means that the horizon is length contracted to a point in the falling frame, such that the event horizon is proven to be the source of the Schwarzschild metric and the end point of gravitational collapse.
Low-power Multi-bit Delta-Sigma Modulator based on Passive and Attenuationless Summation Scheme
Authors: Wei Rongshan , Huang Lijie , Huang Gongxing , Wang Renping , Wei Cong
Published: December 2023

In the field of delta-sigma modulators, reducing system power consumption without sacrificing accuracy has become a challenge. The summing circuit, as the main part of the cascade-of-integrator-in-feedforward delta-sigma modulator, consumes a significant amount of power in active summing. On the other hand, passive summing circuits have low power consumption but can cause attenuation in the summing results. This article proposes a low-power multi-bit delta-sigma modulator based on passive and attenuationless summation scheme. The summation circuit achieves multiplication of the voltage signal carried on the summation capacitor through bidirectional sampling technique, compensating for the inherent attenuation caused by passive summation, thus eliminating the need for active OTA to achieve perfect summation. A 2-order delta-sigma modulator based on 4-bit 1-order passive noise-shaping (NS) SAR quantizer is designed to verify the scheme. By combining a passive NS SAR as the 4-bit quantizer and the third-stage integrator of the system, and incorporating an energy-efficient cascode floating inverter amplifier (FIA) structure as the core active OTA, these elements have significantly enhanced the energy-efficiency of the modulator. Simulation results show that at a supply voltage of 1.2 V and a bandwidth of 20 kHz, the SNDR reaches 102.62 dB, power consumption is only 148.32 μW, and Schreier figure-of-merit (FoM) of SNDR is 183.92 dB.
What Are the Most Common Types of Bias That Forensic Odontologists Face While Analyzing a Human Bitemark? A Scoping Review
Authors: Masood Tayyaba , Manica Scheila , Pandey Hemlata
Published: December 2023

Considering bitemark evidence, forensic dentists must give testimony that could have catastrophic consequences. A bitemark is often the only physical evidence on a body, and odontologists' testimony should be powerful and simple to understand. Given that perpetrators may be executed or imprisoned for life, a defective bitemark analysis is comparable to dentists' most crucial clinical decisions regarding diagnosis. Bias affects human bitemark analysis, and forensic dentists must examine its invisible impacts to avoid making mistakes. The aim of this study was to explore the potential of different types of bias in bitemark analysis and methods during analysis by conducting a scoping review. The majority of the 14 articles that were taken into consideration were published in 2019. USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and the Netherlands published the most articles. 36% of the publications addressed contextual bias, while 57% acknowledged cognitive bias. Preventive measures have been recommended to address bias in bitemark analysis. These consist of limiting the availability of unrelated data during the research, employing several comparison samples for a more impartial assessment, and repeating the analysis while being blind to past findings. These preventative measures reduce cognitive and contextual bias and improve bitemark analysis in forensic investigations.
Barriers and Mythical Practices of Teenagers regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections Prevention in Rural Areas of Limpopo Province, South Africa
Authors: Damian Jessica Uchechi , Hlungwane Eustacia , Tshitangano Takalani Grace
Published: December 2023

Sexually transmitted infections in South Africa are increasing at alarming rates. The study setting is no.5, with the highest STIs, pregnancy, and HIV statistics in Limpopo province among 13 to 19-year-old teenagers. This study explored preventative measures against STIs practiced by teenagers in rural areas of Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study was conducted at a selected rural-based clinic using an exploratory, descriptive qualitative research approach. Unstructured, in-depth face-to-face interviews were used to collect data from sixteen conveniently sampled teenagers aged 13 -19 who came to Manavhela Clinic for Youth Friendly Services in Au-gust/September 2022. Open-coding analysis was used to identify themes and sub-themes. Measures to ensure trustworthiness were ensured. Ethical clearance (FSH/21/PH/22/2211) was obtained, and ethics principles were observed throughout the study. Two themes emerged from data analysis: STI preventive measures practiced by teenagers and factors influencing the choice of STI preventive measures practices by teenagers. Only a few participants aged 13 and 14 years practiced abstinence and condom use. Most participants were sexually active and used mythical mixtures made from boiling aloe or morula tree, which they drank before and after sex, applying plain yogurt on the vagina once a week, OR vaginal steaming. Participants cited patriarchy, lack of sex education in rural schools, long distances to clinics, and desire to taste sex as reasons for adopting the practiced preventive measures. Risky sexual behaviour among 13 to 19-year-old teenagers is still rife in rural areas. Rural clinics in Limpopo Province should intensify STI school health education and Youth Friendly Services programs to raise awareness and improve accessibility to condoms
Acute Aortic Stent-Graft Thrombosis in Patient with Recent COVID-19 Infection
Authors: Marzano Antonio , Jabbour Jihad , Brizzi Vincenzo , Sbarigia Enrico , Cuozzo Simone
Published: December 2023

Although COVID-19 primarily affects the respiratory system, it can have various effects on other organs, including the cardiovascular system. COVID-19 can lead to a prothrombotic status, promoting bloodclotting, which can potentially affect native vessels and implanted de-vices.
The exact mechanisms by which it leads to increased clotting are not yet fully understood but may involve inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and a hyperactive immune response.
In the present report, we describe a case of an acute aortic stent-graft thrombosis four days after resolution of Sars-Cov2 infection. The patient required emergent explantation of the stent-graft, after the failure of endovascular bailout procedures.
Effect of an Environment-Friendly Depressant on the Flotation of Bastnaesite and Fluorite
Authors: Guo Chunlei , Hou Shaochun , Wang Weiwei , Li Qiang
Published: December 2023

To overcome the difficulty of separating bastnaesite from fluorite through the flota-tion technique, the present study examined the suitability of sodium alginate (SA) as a depressant in the flotation process. The effect of SA on the flotation separation of bastnaesite and fluorite was evaluated using micro-flotation tests, zeta potential meas-urements, adsorption density measurements, Fourier infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The micro-flotation results showed that SA exerted a strongly detrimental effect on fluorite flotation, while slightly affecting bastnaesite flotation. The surface chemistry results revealed that the -COO- and HO- functional groups in SA coordinated with Ca2+ on the fluorite surface, which induced hydro-philicity and hindered the adsorption in the subsequent collector. However, the inter-action of SA with the bastnaesite surface was marginal and did not affect the anchor-ing of the collector on the surface of bastnaesite. Based on these results, the present study proposes a possible model for the interaction of SA on the surfaces of the two minerals, laying a foundation for the flotation separation of bastnaesite from fluorite with SA as an environmentally benign depressant.