bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Youth engagement and social innovation in health in low-and-middle-income countries: Analysis of a global youth crowdsourcing open call
Authors: Tan Rayner Kay Jin , Shan Wenjie , Hummel Eleanor , Deji Joseph , Babatunde Yusuf , Waiswa Ronald Mirondo , Zhang Ying , Tao Yusha , Tang Weiming , del Pilar-Labarda Meredith , Halpaap Beatrice , Tucker Joseph D.
Published: July 2024

Social innovation in health is a ground-up, community-engaged process that draws on the diverse strengths of local individuals to drive social change and health improvement. Social innovation may be particularly useful in low and middle-income countries to ensure effective and sustainable health solutions. The purpose of this study is to describe the findings of a global youth (18–35 years old) crowdsourcing open call on social innovations, and to identify the levels of engagement in such innovations. We organized a global crowdsourcing open call (Go Youth!) to identify and recognize youth social innovations in health and adopted both quantitative and qualitative approaches to analyze our data. For quantitative analyses, we described the socio-demographic characteristics of youth who submitted innovations. For qualitative analyses, we adopted a deductive-inductive analytic approach utilizing an adapted Hart’s Ladder as a conceptual framework for our thematic analysis of participants’ submissions, which comprised four levels of youth engagement: none, minimal, moderate, and substantial. The open call received 99 eligible submissions. Most participants were 23 years of age or older (90.7%), resided in LMICs (98.0%), male (64.3%), and had a bachelor’s or higher degree (72.4%). Most of the submissions were written in English (93.9%), located in Africa (69.7%), and had prior implementation (60.2%). A total of 39 innovations had substantial youth engagement and qualitative data suggested that youth leadership and peer mentorship of other youth in the community were important aspects of engagement. LMIC youth developed and implemented social innovations that had evidence of impact or effectiveness in their communities, illustrating how social innovation approaches may be feasible in LMICs. More efforts should be made to identify and empower youth in these settings to spark change.
The role of general practice nurses in supporting people to quit smoking: A qualitative study
Authors: Jongebloed Hannah , Cole Eileen , Dean Emma , Ugalde Anna
Published: July 2024

Purpose

Encounters with General Practitioners (GPs) have previously been identified as opportune for the delivery of smoking cessation care however the role of nurses in general practice settings is unclear. This study aimed to understand how nurses are providing smoking cessation care in general practice.

Methods

Participants were registered nurses currently working in a general practice setting in Australia, who participated in one-off interviews over Zoom. Interviews were recorded and a thematic analysis was conducted.

Results

Fourteen nurses participated of which 13 (93%) were female. Three themes were evident in the data: 1) Nurses’ current practices in supporting people to quit smoking, 2) The influence of the general practice setting on smoking cessation discussions and 3) The challenges experienced by nurses in providing optimal smoking cessation care. Theme one describes the strategies currently employed by nurses to deliver smoking cessation care such as identifying appropriate clinical scenarios to have smoking cessation conversations with patients. Theme two explores the impact of diversity in the systems, processes, and structures across Australian general practice settings on the support offered by nurses, such as opportunities for ongoing relationships with patients Theme three focuses on ambiguity in nurses’ roles within the practice setting including a lack of clarity for nurses in their roles in delivering smoking cessation care in the general practice setting.

Conclusions

General practice nurses recognise the importance of their role in providing smoking cessation care and consider that general practice settings are ideally positioned to deliver that care. Smoking cessation care provided by nurses varies according to systems and processes within general practice clinics and relationships with general practitioners. Vaping is an emerging issue and nurses are seeking information on how to address this with patients. There is opportunity to support nurses to provide improved smoking cessation care.
On the role of diffusion dynamics on community-aware centrality measures
Authors: Rajeh Stephany , Cherifi Hocine
Published: July 2024

Theoretical and empirical studies on diffusion models have revealed their versatile applicability across different fields, spanning from sociology and finance to biology and ecology. The presence of a community structure within real-world networks has a substantial impact on how diffusion processes unfold. Key nodes located both within and between these communities play a crucial role in initiating diffusion, and community-aware centrality measures effectively identify these nodes. While numerous diffusion models have been proposed in literature, very few studies investigate the relationship between the diffusive ability of key nodes selected by community-aware centrality measures, the distinct dynamical conditions of various models, and the diverse network topologies. By conducting a comparative evaluation across four diffusion models, utilizing both synthetic and real-world networks, along with employing two different community detection techniques, our study aims to gain deeper insights into the effectiveness and applicability of the community-aware centrality measures. Results suggest that the diffusive power of the selected nodes is affected by three main factors: the strength of the network’s community structure, the internal dynamics of each diffusion model, and the budget availability. Specifically, within the category of simple contagion models, such as SI, SIR, and IC, we observe similar diffusion patterns when the network’s community structure strength and budget remain constant. In contrast, the LT model, which falls under the category of complex contagion dynamics, exhibits divergent behavior under the same conditions.
Is mechanism of injury associated with outcome in spinal trauma? An observational cohort study from Tanzania
Authors: Ikwuegbuenyi Chibuikem Anthony , Woodfield Julie , Waterkeyn François , Zuckerman Scott L. , Cheserem Beverly , Leidinger Andreas , Lazaro Albert , Shabani Hamisi K. , Härtl Roger , Mangat Halinder S.
Published: July 2024

Background

Traumatic spinal injury (TSI) is a disease of significant global health burden, particularly in low and middle-income countries where road traffic-related trauma is increasing. This study compared the demographics, injury patterns, and outcomes of TSI caused by road traffic accidents (RTAs) to non-traffic related TSI.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted using a neurotrauma registry from the Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI) in Tanzania, a national referral center for spinal injuries. Patient sociodemographic characteristics, injury level, and severity were compared across mechanisms of injury. Neurological improvement, neurological deterioration, and mortality were compared between those sustaining TSI through an RTA versus non-RTA, using univariable and multivariable analyses.

Results

A total of 626 patients were included, of which 302 (48%) were RTA-related. The median age was 34 years, and 532 (85%) were male. RTAs had a lower male preponderance compared to non-RTA causes (238/302, 79% vs. 294/324, 91%, p<0.001) and a higher proportion of cervical injuries (144/302, 48% vs. 122/324, 38%, p<0.001). No significant differences between RTA and non-RTA mechanisms were found in injury severity, time to admission, length of hospital stay, surgical intervention, neurological outcomes, or in-hospital mortality. Improved neurological outcomes were associated with incomplete injuries (AIS B-D), while higher mortality rates were linked to cervical injuries and complete (AIS A) injuries.

Conclusion

Our study in urban Tanzania finds no significant differences in outcomes between spinal injuries from road traffic accidents (RTAs) and non-RTA causes, suggesting the need for equitable resource allocation in spine trauma programs. Highlighting the critical link between cervical injuries and increased mortality, our findings call for targeted interventions across all causes of traumatic spinal injuries (TSI). We advocate for a comprehensive trauma care system that merges efficient pre-hospital care, specialized treatment, and prevention measures, aiming to enhance outcomes and ensure equity in trauma care in low- and middle-income countries.
Early administration of norepinephrine in sepsis: Multicenter randomized clinical trial (EA-NE-S-TUN) study protocol
Authors: Trifi Ahlem , Abdellatif Sami , Mehdi Asma , Messaoud Linda , Seghir Eya , Mrad Nacef , Ben Khelil Jalila , Ben Ismail Khaoula , Merhaben Takwa , Fradj Hana , Mokline Amel , Messaadi Amen Allah , Khiari Hyem , Garbaa Yasmin , Borsali Falfoul Nabiha , Ennouri Emna , Toumi Radhouane , Boussarsar Mohamed , Jaoued Oussama , Atrous Souhail , Ghezala Hassen Ben , Brahmi Nozha , Trabelsi Insaf , Ghadhoune Hatem , Bradaii Sabrine , Bahloul Mabrouk , Ammar Rania , Kaaniche Fatma Medhioub
Published: July 2024

One of the most important components of sepsis management is hemodynamic restoration. If the target mean arterial pressure (MAP) is not obtained, the first recommendation is for volume expansion, and the second is for norepinephrine (NE). We describe the methodology of a randomized multicenter trial aiming to assess the hypothesis that low-dose NE given early in adult patients with sepsis will provide better control of shock within 6 hours from therapy starting compared to standard care. This trial includes ICU septic patients in whom MAP decrease below 65 mmHg to be randomized into 2 groups: early NE-group versus standard care-group. The patient’s attending clinician will determine how much volume expansion is necessary to meet the target of a MAP > 65 mm Hg. If this target not achieved, after at least 30 ml/kg and guided by the available indices of fluid responsiveness, NE will be used in a usual way. The latter must follow a consensual schedule elaborated by the investigating centers. Parameters to be taken at inclusion and at H6 are: lactates, cardiac ultrasound parameters (stroke volume (SV), cardiac output (CO), E/E’ ratio), and P/F ratio. MAP and diuresis are recorded hourly. Our primary outcome is the shock control defined as a composite criterion (MAP > 65 mm Hg for 2 consecutive measurements and urinary output > 0.5 ml/kg/h for 2 consecutive hours) within 6 hours. Secondary outcomes: Decrease in serum lactate> 10% from baseline within 6 hours, the received fluid volume within 6 hours, variation of CO and E/E’, and 28 days-Mortality. The study is ongoing and aims to include at least 100 patients per arm. This study is likely to contribute to support the indication of early initiation of NE with the aim to restrict fluid intake in septic patients. (ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05836272).
Efficacy and Safety of Postbiotic Contained Inactivated Lactobacillus reuteri (Limosilactobacillus reuteri) DSM17648 as Adjuvant Therapy in the Eradication of Helicobacter pylori in Adults With Functional Dyspepsia: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial
Authors: Ivashkin Vladimir , Maev Igor , Poluektova Elena , Sinitsa Alexander , Avalueva Elena , Mnatsakanyan Marina , Simanenkov Vladimir , Karpeeva Julia , Kopylova Daria , Kuprina Irina , Kucheryavyy Yury , Lapina Tatiana , Solovyeva Olga , Soom Malle , Cheremushkina Natalia , Maevskaya Evgeniya , Maslennikov Roman
Published: July 2024

INTRODUCTION:

Increasing the effectiveness of eradication therapy is an important task in gastroenterology. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of postbiotic containing inactivated (nonviable) Limosilactobacillus (Lactobacillus) reuteri DSM17648 (Pylopass) as adjuvant treatment of Helicobacter pylori eradication in patients with functional dyspepsia (FD).

METHODS:

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, parallel study included H. pylori-positive patients with FD. The postbiotic group received Pylopass 200 mg bid for 14 days in combination with eradication therapy (esomeprazole 20 mg bid + amoxicillin 1,000 mg bid + clarithromycin 500 mg bid for 14 days) and another 14 days after the completion of eradication therapy. The study was registered in the ISRCTN registry (ISRCTN20716052).

RESULTS:

Eradication efficiency was 96.7% for the postbiotic group vs 86.0% for the placebo group (P = 0.039). Both groups showed significant improvements in quality of life and reduction of most gastrointestinal symptoms with no significant differences between groups. The overall number of digestive adverse effects in the postbiotic group was lower than in the placebo group. Serious adverse effects were not registered.

DISCUSSION:

The postbiotic containing inactivated L. reuteri DSM17648 significantly improves the effectiveness of H. pylori eradication therapy in FD and decreases overall number of digestive adverse effects of this therapy.
DETERMINANTES DO COMPORTAMENTO ALIMENTAR EM ADULTOS OBESOS: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Ribeiro Alana Fernandes , Martins Guilherme Teodoro , Guimarães Mariana Mila , Almeida Ana Claudia Vieira de , Pedrosa Leila Aparecida Kauchakje
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão integrativa acerca das publicações que abordem os determinantes do comportamento alimentar em adultos obesos. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura. Esse estudo foi desenvolvido através das etapas de (1) definição do tema e dos procedimentos de obtenção dos descritores e palavras chaves, (2) definição dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão da produção científica, (3) seleção dos elementos a serem extraídos, (4) análise e interpretação dos resultados, (5) discussão e (6) conclusão. Resultados: Os determinantes identificados para comportamentos alimentares em adultos obesos incluíram fatores como as escolhas alimentares, alimentação emocional, qualidade da dieta, renda, escolaridade e ocupação profissional. Discussão: Ao analisar o status socioeconômico, os resultados deste estudo evidenciaram o predomínio de obesidade em indivíduos com menor nível socioeconômico, sendo a variável baixa escolaridade predominante entre os achados Conclusão: O estudo analisado abrange uma série de pesquisas que enfatizam a importância dos comportamentos alimentares no tratamento da obesidade.
PENGARUH FATHER ATTACHMENT TERHADAP SELF-DISCLOSURE WANITA DEWASA AWAL DALAM HUBUNGAN ROMANTIS
Authors: Yulianti Dwi Wulan , Hijrianti Udi Rosida
Published: July 2024

Self-disclosure yang baik sangat diperlukan untuk menjalin hubungan dan interaksi secara sosial maupun dalam hubungan intim. Salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi seseorang melakukan self-disclosure diantaranya adalah anggota keluarga. Maka dari itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mencari tahu pengaruh father attachment terhadap self-disclosure wanita dewasa dalam hubungan romantis. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif korelasi dengan subjek berjumlah 250 wanita dewasa awal yang berpacaran. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment (IPPA) dan Self-Disclosure Scale. Analisis data yang digunakan yaitu uji regresi linier sederhana dengan hasil 17.6% kelekatan pada ayah dapat mempengaruhi self-disclosure wanita dewasa awal yang menjalani hubungan romantis. Artinya, semakin tinggi kelekatan yang diberikan, akan semakin tinggi pula self-disclosure yang dilakukan, begitupun sebaliknya.
FACTOR ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF LIFE APPERCEPTION ON TIKTOK’S CONTENT CREATORS IN CHINA
Authors: ZhiYing Jin , Iskandar Hari , Marta Rustono Farady
Published: July 2024

The Tiktok application became the largest amount of account around the world nowadays. As the rapid increase of Tik tok users, the more and more users try to create their own world through the platform. The study explores the ability creators of content gainess through Uses and Gratification Theory and Self-determination Theory, using the quantitative approach with survey method by 305 purpose samples. The article concludes that content creators of Tiktok users could promote the ability to perceive life through self-expression and creation consciousness. These research values contribute to two sides: On the one hand, the difference between passive recipients and content creators is revealed through complex and detailed data analysis, which aims to encourage more users not only to be passive recipients, but to try to imitate and seek new content through the social media application. Especially those who want to improve or even change their personal characteristics. On the other hand, the article provides a new perspective to explore Tik tok users in depth, which could be useful for other social media researches.
STRATEGI KONVERGENSI MEDIA DALAM KONTEN HIBURAN ANTV
Authors: Nugroho Aris , Simangunsong Benedictus Arnold
Published: July 2024

The presence of new digital-based media has pushed a shift in media consumption patterns in society in obtaining information and content in entertainment programs, which is a challenge for ANTV in the media indutry competition. This is what is referred to as media convergence, namely the merger between conventional media and new media. It is important to see how the mass media does not only carry out the information function in reporting, but also has an entertainment function, especially in television media. By using a qualitative approach with the case study method, this article attempts to reveal the uniqueness and special specifications related to the media convergence strategy in entertainment content at ANTV, through in-depth interviews and observation and documentation. The results of this study provide an illustration that media convergence in entertainment content at ANTV is carried out based on planning, implementation, and evaluation at each stage across promotion, content cloning, coopetition, content sharing and full convergence. Strategic steps in implementing ANTV's media convergence strategy refer to media integration in entertainment content, co-creation between TV and digital media, while also addressing the challenge of audience fragmentation and taking advantage of opportunities for ANTV to monetize new inventory.
W kierunku ergonomii widzenia
Authors: Leszkowicz Mateusz
Published: July 2024

Active vision is essential for understanding visual content, with particular emphasis on materials and media designed specifically for understanding the world. Contemporary texts and media messages are becoming clearly atomized, divided into smaller fragments and are becoming strongly related to the graphic form. The article will discuss several graphic treatments that direct the recipient’s attention and facilitate visual thinking.
Międzynarodowe programy kształcenia – nowy kontekst uczenia się i rozwoju nauczycieli
Authors: Rojek Marcin
Published: July 2024

This article presents part of the research results conducted as part of the project “Comparative study on functions of international programmes in Poland” (NCN, Sonata Bis, no. 2020/38/E/HS6/00048). These results concern the learning of teachers implementing international education programs in Poland. It was found that the Polish teacher education system does not include preparation for work in international schools, which places these schools outside the Polish system of pedagogical support and supervision. Therefore, teachers start working in international schools with the conscious intention of learning this specific professional function, they experience rather favourable learning conditions there and try to make optimal use of these conditions. The analysis of teachers’ experiences allowed to identify and initially characterize three levels of organizing teachers’ learning: school, national and international.
Remarks on a result of Chen-Cheng
Authors: Lu Zhiqin , Seyyedali Reza
Published: July 2024

In their seminal work, Chen and Cheng proved a priori estimates for the constant scalar curvature metrics on compact Kähler manifolds. They also prove

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-estimate for the potential of the Kähler metrics under boundedness assumption on the scalar curvature and the entropy. The goal of this article is to replace the uniform boundedness of the scalar curvature to the

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-boundedness of the scalar curvature.
Dual band beam steering antenna using branch line coupler network for higher band applications
Authors: Abhishek Amit , Suraj Priyadarshi
Published: July 2024

A beam-steering fed array antenna has been proposed for radar and mm-Wave applications operating from 22.6 to 26.89 GHz and 30–45 GHz with B.W % of 17.34 % and 40 % respectively having size of 12.11 × 25.58 × 0.8 mm3 (0.96λo × 2.01λo × 0.06λo). For radar, this antenna covers 24.15 GHz as police radar, 24.25–25.25 GHz & 31.8–33.4 GHz as navigation radar, and 33.4–36 GHz as high-resolution radar for airport surveillance. This antenna also covers mm-wave bands for different countries (Brazil-40 GHz, China- 34–42.5 GHz, Mexico- 33 GHz and 37 GHz, and USA- 24 GHz, 37 & 39 GHz). At initial stage, a monopole antenna with DGS has been designed with an operating band of 20.2–31.2 GHz and 36.6–42.2 GHz. Proposed antenna shifts the beam pattern at 90° with each other after exciting each port in alternative order with a scanning angle of ±45°, ±75° & ±180°. Peak gain for 1st band ranges from 7.1 to 9 dBi and for the 2nd band ranges from 8.8 to 10.2 dBi and has a radiation efficiency of 88 %. Other diversity parameters such as ECC, DG, MEG, and isolation get analysed to observe the coupling effects. Design, development, and analysis of all antenna parameters is done by using HFSS 19 platform.
The Ties and Contacts between Ancient Mongolian Nomads and other Asian Civilizations
Authors: Shiirevdorj Serchmaa
Published: July 2024

History is the study of people– specifically how people existed, lived, thought, and created in the past. It is very interesting to study how our ancestors, the nomadic Mongolians, lived on this land and the origin of our great grandparents for generations. Most of the time, people have been interested in the origin of their ancestors since ancient times, and they have explained it mostly through myths and religious views. The Mongolian plateau has been a home to nomads throughout its history. Mongolia is a heartland of nomadic empires that are famous not only in the steppes of Europe and Asia but also in the world. The large river basins and steppes of Mongolia are ideal areas for nomadic livestock farming, and the nomads who conquered these areas became a dominant force in the Eurasian steppes. Therefore, the history of the ancient states of Mongolia is the history of the empires that dominated the Eurasian plains. Scientists and researchers have proved that many states established by nomads existed on Mongolian territory and left a deep and undeniable trace on the history of Mongolia as well as the history of the world. They have done research on the topic from different perspectives which based on the specific theories. This research is based on the qualitative method. In this article, I will examine how the ancient nomadic civilization of Mongolia connected with some Asian civilizations.
Heat convection and irreversibility of magneto-micropolar hybrid nanofluids within a porous hexagonal-shaped enclosure having heated obstacle
Authors: Ahlawat Anil , Chaudhary Shilpa , Loganathan Karuppusamy , Sharma Mukesh Kumar , Abbas Mohamed , Bhavana Munugapati
Published: July 2024

The significance of fluid flow under hydrothermal conditions within a hexagonal enclosure spans across numerous fields, underlining its broad applicability. However, our understanding of the free convection flow in these geometries is still limited despite its potential importance in science and technology. Therefore, this study numerically examines the heat convection and entropy generation within a porous hexagonal cavity containing a heated obstacle while subjected to a static magnetic field of intensity B
0. Micropolar hybrid nanofluid, composed of TiO2 and graphene oxide nanoparticles, was used to fill the hexagonal cavity with water as the base fluid. The finite difference method is associated with successive over-relaxation, successive relaxation, and Gauss–Seidel techniques, which are used to solve the dimensionless governing partial differential equations. The desired outcomes are computed using in-house developed MATLAB codes. A specific result from prior research findings is used to validate the accuracy of these MATLAB codes. The outcomes demonstrate that an upsurge in Ra from 104 to 106 and

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0 increases from 2 to 7.5, respectively. The average Bejan number (Beavg) consistently decreases as Ra increases, but Beavg improves as Ha, vortex viscosity parameter (K
0), and

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increase. The most important finding of the work is that the position of the heated obstacle significantly influences both the heat convection and entropy generation processes.
Amygdala and Cortex Relationships during Learning of a Sensory Discrimination Task
Authors: Levitan David , Gilad Ariel
Published: July 2024

During learning of a sensory discrimination task, the cortical and subcortical regions display complex spatiotemporal dynamics. During learning, both the amygdala and cortex link stimulus information to its appropriate association, for example, a reward. In addition, both structures are also related to nonsensory parameters such as body movements and licking during the reward period. However, the emergence of the cortico-amygdala relationships during learning is largely unknown. To study this, we combined wide-field cortical imaging with fiber photometry to simultaneously record cortico-amygdala population dynamics as male mice learn a whisker-dependent go/no-go task. We were able to simultaneously record neuronal populations from the posterior cortex and either the basolateral amygdala (BLA) or central/medial amygdala (CEM). Prior to learning, the somatosensory and associative cortex responded during sensation, while amygdala areas did not show significant responses. As mice became experts, amygdala responses emerged early during the sensation period, increasing in the CEM, while decreasing in the BLA. Interestingly, amygdala and cortical responses were associated with task-related body movement, displaying significant responses ∼200 ms before movement initiation which led to licking for the reward. A correlation analysis between the cortex and amygdala revealed negative and positive correlation with the BLA and CEM, respectively, only in the expert case. These results imply that learning induces an involvement of the cortex and amygdala which may aid to link sensory stimuli with appropriate associations.
Novísimos cines latinos: las claves de dos décadas de ficción en América Latina
Authors: Campos Rabadán Minerva
Published: July 2024

La hipótesis principal de este trabajo es que, desde el año 2000, buena parte del cine de ficción latinoamericano de mayor recorrido y éxito internacionales coincide en sus dinámicas de producción y circulación al tiempo que, siendo heterogéneo, presenta una serie de motivos temáticos, narrativos y estéticos recurrentes. En su desarrollo, el artículo estudia el campo que ha contribuido a la emergencia y consolidación de los novísimos cines latinos analizando las políticas de fomento estatales, regionales e internacionales, así como el interés continuado de los agentes e instituciones cinematográficas, especialmente los festivales. A partir de estas sinergias, identifica elementos y líneas de fuerza en los temas y formas de los novísimos que los conectan con el cine global del periodo y que destacan por un minimalismo asociado al tiempo lento y lo cotidiano y unas estéticas realistas vinculadas a los escenarios dominantes en sus historias. Por último, el trabajo señala una serie de cambios en el campo y en los propios relatos a partir de los que propone un final para los novísimos en torno al año 2015.
Coping with Crises: A Study of Humor Appeal in Moroccan Advertising during the COVID-19
Authors: Chirig Abdelkrim , Bouziane Karima , Zakhir Marouane
Published: July 2024

Introduction. The emergence of COVID-19 prompted diverse advertising strategies globally, with humor appeal being one of the notable approaches. Method. Thus, the aim of this research is to examine and analyze the utilization of humor appeal in Moroccan advertising during the pandemic, employing a semiotic perspective. Analysis. The study adopts a qualitative approach and employs Barthes’ model of denotative and connotative meanings for analysis. Results. The findings indicate that when humor is employed contextually, it significantly enhances the impact of the advertisements. The study reveals the creativity and adaptability of Moroccan advertising agencies in utilizing humor appeal to engage audiences during the crisis. Conclusion. This research highlights the effectiveness of humor appeal in advertising during unprecedented times, providing insights into adaptive advertising strategies through a semiotic analysis of the Moroccan context.
Message of Bruno of Querfurt in the Chronicle of Titinar from Mersenburg
Authors: Gudavičius Edvardas
Published: July 2024

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The New Stage in the Archeology of Kaliningrad Region (On the Conference Archeology of the Baltic Region: New Discoveries and Investigations, Kaliningrad, November 17-19, 2010
Authors: Tamulynas Linas
Published: July 2024

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Provisions of Foreign Policy of Lithuanian Political Parties in the Years 1918-1919: Orientation towards Great Britain
Authors: Grodis Andrius
Published: July 2024

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ALEXANDER BLOK’S CYCLE “ON TTHE KULIKOVO FIELD” IN THE CONTEXT OF HISTORICAL MYTH
Authors: Sobennikov Anatoly
Published: July 2024

The article explores the mythological nature of A. Blok’s cycle “On the Kulikovo Field.” It is indicated that the historical myth underlying “Zadonchina,” “The Tale of the Battle of Kulikovo,” and “Tales of the Battle of Mamaev” is ignored by the author. Blok is also far from the imperial, state myth, in the center of which is Dmitry Donskoy and Sergius of Radonezh. In the 19th century, it was he who compiled the content of textbooks and numerous books for the people. The author of the article draws attention to the kenotic signs of the Russian space (steppe), to the symbolism of the Mother of God, and of color and to the motif of “forebodings.” An important semantic moment is the repetition of history. In the aspect of axiology “On the Kulikovo Field” is a myth about “eternal” Russia, kenotic Russia. It is argued that the cycle “On the Kulikovo Field” is a historical introduction to the macrocycles “Poems about Russia” and “Motherland”, in which Blok’s version of the myth of the “holy Rus'” — RUSSIA — will be implemented.
How much gaming is too much? An analysis based on psychological distress
Authors: Katz Dana , Horváth Zsolt , Pontes Halley M. , Koncz Patrik , Demetrovics Zsolt , Király Orsolya
Published: July 2024

Background

While there are calls to restrict the time spent on gaming because it is seen as problematic and potentially leading to gaming disorder (GD), there is conflicting evidence about this issue. We explored the association between the average weekly time spent gaming and reported GD symptoms. Additionally, Latent Profile Analysis was employed to investigate how time spent gaming relates to variables representing psychological distress (PD), such as satisfaction with life, symptoms of depression, and perceived stress.

Methods

Data were collected using surveys with a large sample of highly engaged gamers (N = 14,740; Mage = 24.14 years, SDage = 7.0, 89.3% males).

Results

We observed a positive, close to linear association between time spent gaming and GD symptoms. Groups at risk of GD played for about 42 h (SD = 19) on average, according to the American Psychiatric Association and World Health Organization frameworks. Furthermore, we identified four profiles representing varying levels of PD. Gamers reporting very high levels of PD (4.2% of the sample) played for 33 h per week on average. Remarkably, a substantial percentage of the sample (41.9%) showed no PD despite playing for 26 h per week.

Conclusion

The association between gaming time and PD is complex as even prolonged time spent gaming can be unproblematic for many gamers.
A Snack in the Library
Authors: Wilkins John
Published: July 2024

John Wilkins’ inaugural lecture as Professor of Greek Culture at Exeter University edited for publication. The topic is eating in the ancient world taking as a starting point Atheneus's The Deipnosophistae.
PEDAGOGIA DA/NA/PARA A LIBERDADE
Authors: Oliveira Grassinete Carioca de Albuquerque , Queiroz Jacson da Silva
Published: July 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo refletir, no contexto da escola pública brasileira, a herança de um currículo escolar carregado de pressupostos coloniais, tradicionais e como reprodutora de culturas e saberes impostos pela lógica europeia. Como aporte teórico pautamo-nos em autores que argumentam ser imprescindível repensar o lugar da educação como espaço de ruptura de um status quo que desconsidera o sujeito conhecedor de sua própria realidade e inviabiliza os contextos de lutas dos que vivem às margens da sociedade. Nessa direção, partimos de um tema presente no currículo escolar brasileiro para uma proposta de educação decolonizadora, IN-Trans-disciplinar e transgressiva no intuito de abrir caminhos para novas práxis educativas.
REFORMA FRANCISCO CAMPOS E MOVIMENTO REVOGA JÁ
Authors: Araujo Marta Barbosa Satiro de , Charret Heloize da Cunha
Published: July 2024

A história do Ensino Médio no Brasil é um reflexo das mudanças socioeconômicas pelas quais o país passou desde a Proclamação da República até a atualidade. O objetivo deste artigo não é focar em tais fatos e sim analisar as políticas curriculares do Ensino Médio no Brasil a partir da Reforma Francisco Campos até a Reforma do Novo Ensino Médio efetivada na Lei 13.415/2017 (BRASIL, 2017). Para alcançar tal propósito será feita uma leitura das principais leis que marcaram esse nível de ensino com o intuito de debater sobre os embates políticos que situaram o contexto contemporâneo de grandes mudanças curriculares e seus reflexos na autonomia discente enquanto seu papel ativo neste processo de aprendizagem. Ainda neste estudo contemplam-se os efeitos que o movimento #Revoga já Novo Ensino Médio encaminhou e os resultados alcançados até o momento, a saber,  abertura da consulta pública e a posterior divulgação dos seus resultados, indicando uma transparência maior em relação à momentos anteriores e um avanço no que diz respeito às políticas públicas educacionais.
PROFESSORES DE LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA EM FORMAÇÃO NAS/DAS/COM AS REDES DOS COTIDIANOS ESCOLARES
Authors: Pinto Anaylle Queiroz , Barros João Luiz da Costa , Oliveira Victor José Machado de
Published: July 2024

Este estudo valoriza nos processos formativos de professores, as astúcias, as singularidades e as subjetividades das práticaspolíticas nas/das/com as redes cotidianas escolares. Teve-se como objetivo principal problematizar as tramas de professores de Língua Portuguesa em formação, bolsistas egressos(as) do Programa Institucional de Bolsas de Iniciação à Docência, da Universidade Federal do Amazonas (PIBID/UFAM), tecidas nas redes de saberesfazeres dos/nos/com os cotidianos de escolas públicas estaduais de Manaus-Am. A inspiração teórico-metodológico-política foi dos estudos dos/nos/com os cotidianos escolares no Brasil, sob a luz da teoria do cotidiano de Michel de Certeau. As imagens-narrativas relatam as práticaspolíticas dos currículos-formação das professoras produzidas nas tessituras coletivas de afetos, trocas, negociações e conflitos, que são potencialmente significativos à formação docente contínua.
Захист інформації в комп’ютерних мережах
Authors: Жуковицький І. В. , Остапець Д. О.
Published: July 2024

У навчальному посібнику викладено теоретичні основи захисту інформації в комп’ютерних мережах, перш за все в мережі Internet. Призначений для опанування освітньої компоненти «Захист інформації в комп’ютерних мережах» та дипломного проєктування за спеціальністю 125 «Кібербезпека та захист інформації» для ОП «Кібербезпека та захист інформації» першого (бакалаврського) рівня.
Regional Higher Education Systems in the Mirror of Indicators
Authors: Sudakova A. E. , Sandler D. G. , Agarkov G. A.
Published: July 2024

Universal attention to the higher education system transforms and complicates its processes. A variety of works around higher education try to study and solve a wide range of problems. Most of researchers pay attention primarily to the university as an independent unit, shifting the focus to the individualization and autonomy of universities. However, in the social sphere, leaving the university market or increasing the gap is a critical moment for interested parties, while the practice of combining several universities in order to increase their competitiveness, «saving» weak HEIs is a time-consuming and difficult process. Universities are units of the general system of higher education, which is characterized by endogenous and exogenous processes. The authors of this paper present methodological tools for assessing regional higher education systems based on the indicative method of analysis. These tools make it possible to draw conclusions on the (non-)uniformity of the system development and on its level, which is determined through the specified threshold values. The results of the analysis show that for certain blocks of the methodology, the gap between regional systems is increasing. At the same time, the leaders of the system are growing at a slower pace throughout the analyzed period, but they have firmly consolidated their positions. The catching-up systems are changing their positions, but a more active growth of indicators together with their low values does not allow these systems to overcome the average mark.

Several other important conclusions are drawn. The existing infrastructure indicators do not meet the modern challenges of higher education, whose activities are increasingly integrated with research, whose infrastructure is assessed not only by the availability of fixed assets and the availability of space, but also by their use, generation of their own infrastructure and its commercialization. The more universities participating in the programs are concentrated in the region, the higher are the indicators of the system. Moreover, there has been revealed a positive dependence between the scale of the regional higher education system and its level of competitiveness.

Our study also allows to draw a conclusion about the development of regional higher education systems both within themselves and relatively to each other. Positioning the region as demonstrating strong scientific and educational activities contributes to attracting resources (intellectual, human, financial), and vice versa. Therefore, it is necessary to develop (preventive) measures to stimulate the system.
Stratification of Regional Higher Education Systems
Authors: Roy O. M.
Published: July 2024

The article examines the emerging trend of stratification of higher education institutions in Russia. Educational stratification, considered as one of the tools of state regulation, on the one hand, stimulates universities to improve their ranking indicators, and on the other hand, may limit the innovative potential of the region, constraining the development of its industrial capacity. The author uses the concept of «regional educational system of higher education» as a category reflecting the set of functioning higher education institutions in the region, allowing to assess the scientific and personnel potential of the region and its ability to address current issues. The quality of such a system in the region is determined by the demand for services from local universities, the uniqueness and balance of the educational programs they offer, and the activity in conducting relevant scientific research. Based on the analysis conducted, a conclusion is drawn on the need for regional authorities to pay more attention to the development of local universities, involving them in processes addressing current regional issues considering the existing employment structure and demand for educational services in the region. The final part of the article identifies a possible list of indicators based on which the position of the regional educational system should be evaluated relative to other regions, conducting monitoring to assess administrative influence on university education in the region.
Pedagogical Higher Education Institutions and Regional Education Authorities: Towards Developing an Eﬀective Interaction Model
Authors: Tarasov S. V. , Kravtsov A. O.
Published: July 2024

The issues of interaction between pedagogical higher education institutions and regional education authorities are insuﬃciently developed in modern pedagogical theory. The aim of the study is to identify the current state of interaction between pedagogical higher education institutions and regional education systems, as well as to identify problematic areas of this interaction and develop approaches to designing a model of this interaction. The research is based on data obtained from 38 regions, reflecting the positions of 47 representatives of state authorities responsible for education

management and 27 employees of pedagogical higher education institutions. As a result of the study, the features of building interaction between pedagogical higher education institutions and education management authorities have been identified, as well as growth points that allow this interaction to become a factor in the development of the regional educational system. Approaches to building an eﬀective model of interaction between a pedagogical higher education institution and regional education management authorities are also proposed, and the main directions of joint activities of a pedagogical higher education institution and education management authorities are defined in the context of multilevel and multifunctional interaction. Prospective directions for further research include the development of a system of indicators and indicators based on the proposed model for assessing the eﬀectiveness of interaction between pedagogical higher education institutions and regional education authorities.
Coordination of Actions Between Universities and Business: Development of a Data-Centric Interaction Tool
Authors: Milekhinaa O. V. , Aslanova A. V. , Sirik E. E.
Published: July 2024

This paper discusses issues related to the coordination of actions between universities and employers. Despite their interdependence in the process of preparing qualified personnel, the primary instrument of interaction remains observation, which typically does not involve the integration of interaction subjects and maintains sporadic communication during the implementation of educational programs. Enhancing the eﬀectiveness of interaction between universities and businesses requires a corresponding tool for direct coordination of actions. The aim of this study is to develop a tool for assessing the systemic balance of the educational program curriculum to shape the competencies required by businesses. Achieving this goal required solving the following tasks: 1) to localize the mechanisms of coordination between universities and analyze approaches to their implementation; 2) to develop an algorithm for calculating the index of systemic balance of the curriculum; 3) to test the algorithm on real data and propose scenarios for improving educational programs. The ecosystem theory of G. B. Kleiner was adopted as the methodological basis. Among the main results of the study is the development of an algorithm for calculating the index of systemic balance of curricula based on a corresponding metric model. Data-centric improvement of curricula in the context of ecosystem theory allows for a rational combination of fundamental and practical training, ensures interdisciplinary solutions to professional tasks, flexibility in applying competencies for the benefit of innovative business and regional economic development, technological and personnel sovereignty of the country.
Regional differences in the development of the spatial and temporal pattern of woodcock (Scolopax rusticola L.) migration in Hungary
Authors: Bende Attila , Faragó Sándor , László Richárd
Published: July 2024

Regionális különbségek az erdei szalonka (Scolopax rusticola L.) vonulás területi és időbeli alakulásában. Az Erdei Szalonka Teríték Monitoring keretében tavaszi mintagyűjtés során a 2010–2019-es évek között Magyarországon terítékre került erdei szalonkák (n=23 539 pd.) vonulásának tér és idő mintázatát vizsgáltuk. Feltételeztük, hogy eltérés mutatkozik az erdei szalonka tavaszi vonulásának időbeli lefolyásában Magyarország délnyugati, középső és északkeleti régiója között, aminek igazolására megvizsgáltuk Somogy, valamint Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén megyében zajló tavaszi erdeiszalonka-vonulás dinamikáját. A vizsgálat során a fő vonulási időszak kezdetének és végének dátumát vettük alapul, ami a vonuló állományok kumulált mintavételi arányainak 25%-os, illetve 75%-os küszöbértékéhez tartozó időpontokat jelenti. Megállapítottuk, hogy 2010 és 2019-es évek között Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén megyében az erdei szalonka fő vonulási időszaka átlagosan egy hetes (3–10 nap) késéssel vette kezdetét Somogy megyéhez képest. A délnyugat-magyarországi megyékben a vonulás minden esetben korábban kezdődött, jellemzően először Baranya megye érte el az első küszöbértéket, így ehhez a kezdő dátumhoz képest vizsgáltuk a többi megyében jelentkező időbeli eltolódást. Megállapítottuk, hogy a délnyugat-dunántúli régió megyéiben, továbbá Északnyugat-Magyarországon az első küszöbértékhez közeli időpontban kezdődött a fő vonulási időszak, aminek kezdetében a Dunántúli-középhegység térségében legalább két napos fáziskésés jelentkezett, míg az Északi-középhegység térségében akár 5 napot is meghaladó különbség mutatkozott, ami igazolja az erdei szalonka vonulásának időbeli eltolódását Magyarország délnyugat-dunántúli és északkeleti régiója között. Eredményeink alapján megállapítható, hogy az erdei szalonka vonulása Magyarországon délnyugat-északkeleti tengely mentén, fáziskéséssel zajlik le.
Whole Mouse Brain Delipidation - Dichloromethane v1
Authors: Myers Holly , not provided daphne.toglia
Published: July 2024

This protocol describes the delipidation of a mouse brain specimen using a modified iDISCO protocol. The brain is dehydrated with methanol and then cleared of lipids with dichloromethane to prepare for refractive index matching (see protocol Refractive Index Matching - Ethyl Cinnamate). This will allow for viewing and imaging of internal brain structures with a light sheet microscope. This technique does not preserve endogenous fluorescence in the brain tissue, but we have used it successfully for probe placement validation.