bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identification of polynomial models of static load characteristics based on passive experiment results
Authors:   National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Batseva N. L. , Zhuykov A. K. ,   National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University
Published: August 2024

Introduction. Dependence of a load power from a voltage in the form of static load characteristics permits to improve the accuracy of regime calculations significantly. This fact is extremely important, when it is necessary to define the area of permissible operating regimes for power systems. The most technologically advanced approach to collect data for the static load characteristics identification is a passive experiment, but the statistical processing of data does not allow for the polynomial models identification. The problems in the statistical processing connect with the small range of voltage variations in a passive experiment and an influence of grid responsiveness to the voltage on load busses. Goal - development of a technique that allows to determine polynomial models of static characteristics in terms of voltage from linear models. Materials and methods. In the paper, the technique based on the initial identification of the linear model, defined by EM-algorithm, and continued by the Lagrange multiplier method optimization with iterations by the Newton method is suggested. Results and discussion. As a result, for the large industrial consumer the polynomial models of the static load characteristics have been obtained. The polynomial model coefficients are installed into the software for regime calculations, and, then, the regime modeling with serial changes of active and reactive power nominal values, recording calculated values of powers on load busses and the comparison with standard models of static load characteristics are completed. Conclusion. The dispersion of initial data in reference to calculated data shows, that polynomial models of static load characteristics, identified by suggested technique, simulate the regime with the greater accuracy than standard models of static load characteristics.
Christine de Pisan, las Santas Escrituras y los autores clásicos: una interpretación singular
Authors: Rodríguez Varela Rita
Published: August 2024

El presente artículo explora la interpretación singular que Christine de Pisan, considerada la primera escritora profesional de la historia, realiza de una obra tan relevante en la Edad Media como es la Biblia. A través del estudio de La Epístola al dios del Amor (1399), las cartas intercambiadas en el conocido como El debate sobre el Libro de la Rosa (1401) y La Ciudad de las Damas (1404) se analizarán las estrategias y argumentos que la autora emplea para desmontar las lecturas difundidas por los hombres de la iglesia y ofrecer una nueva interpretación de mitos como el Génesis, el pecado original y la expulsión del Paraíso, la impureza presente en la biología femenina o su naturaleza débil y pecadora.
La Vita Christi de Isabel de Villena a la luz de I dolori mentali di Gesù nella sua Passione de Camilla Battista de Varano
Authors: Peirats Anna
Published: August 2024

Este artículo analiza y compara la mística estática de Camilla Battista da Varano y la mística estética de Isabel de Villena a través de sus obras I dolori mentali y la Vita Christi, respectivamente. Camilla Battista da Varano, influenciada por el franciscanismo y la devotio moderna, busca transmitir una experiencia mística revelada por Cristo sobre sus sufrimientos internos durante la Pasión. Su objetivo no es la belleza estética, sino comunicar esta intimidad. Por otro lado, Isabel de Villena, en su Vita Christi, incita a la meditación y contemplación a través de un estilo afectivo propio de la devotio moderna. Selecciona escenas de la vida de Cristo, especialmente la Pasión, para conmover mediante el afecto y la emotividad. Muestra influencias de Ubertino da Casale y Francesc Eiximenis en cuanto a los dolores experimentados por Cristo. Camilla Battista da Varano representa la mística estática, mientras que Isabel de Villena la mística estética. La primera busca transmitir una experiencia revelada, mientras que la segunda utiliza la palabra para incitar a la meditación y contemplación. En la Vita Christi Isabel de Villena se refiere a tres consideraciones o dolores por los que Cristo se lamentaba: por las ofensas hechas en la Pasión, por sus elegidos, y por su santa Madre. Estos dolores se corresponden con los tres dolores de Camilla Battista da Varano en I dolori mentali. Isabel de Villena hace referencia a los tres dolores como un combate interno del alma de Cristo, evidenciando en su obra el predominio de la estética de la palabra, con recursos como la acumulación de oraciones, binomios paratácticos y repetición de exclamaciones retóricas.
La teoría de la interseccionalidad en las «santas vivas» castellanas de los siglos xv y xvi: enfermedad, género y espiritualidad femenina
Authors: Kim Yonsoo
Published: August 2024

En la Castilla de los siglos XV y XVI, , la relación entre enfermedad y espiritualidad es esencial para comprender a figuras como María de Ajofrín, María de Santo Domingo y Juana de la Cruz Vázquez. Estas mujeres, trascendiendo lo religioso, impactaron en su contexto social y cultural mediante experiencias personales y místicas. Sus escritos revelan la interconexión de salud, género y espiritualidad, y cómo redefinieron su rol en la Iglesia y la sociedad pese a adversidades personales. Al interpretar la enfermedad como un vínculo divino, en lugar de una debilidad personal, establecieron comunidades resilientes y reformaron su autopercepción, redefiniendo así su posición en la sociedad y la Iglesia. Este enfoque interseccional muestra cómo estas mujeres desafiaron las expectativas y los estándares de su época y contribuyeron al empoderamiento femenino, ofreciendo un testimonio significativo de su tenacidad y agencia femenina.
Martos, Josep Lluís (2023), El primer cancionero impreso y un pliego poético incunable. Madrid/Frankfurt am Main: Iberoamericana/Vervuert. 332 pp. ISBN: 978-84-9192-332-9 (Iberoamericana) / 978-3-96869-394-1 (Vervuert) / 978-3-96869-395-8 (e-book)
Authors: Soriano Robles Lourdes
Published: August 2024

Reseña a Martos, Josep Lluís (2023), El primer cancionero impreso y un pliego poético incunable. Madrid/Frankfurt am Main: Iberoamericana/Vervuert.
ПСИХОЛОГИЧЕСКИЕ РЕСУРСЫ КАК ПРОГНОСТИЧЕСКИЙ ФАКТОР ТВОРЧЕСКОЙ АКТИВНОСТИ СПЕЦИАЛИСТОВ В ИННОВАЦИОННОЙ СФЕРЕ
Authors: Заречнева Е.И.
Published: August 2024

В статье рассматривается спектр психологических ресурсов, которые могут влиять на активизацию творчества специалистов творческого коллектива научно- исследовательской и инновационной деятельности, а так же предлагается перечень некоторых тем тренинговых занятий со специалистами для развития психологических ресурсов
АЛГОРИТМЫ НАВИГАЦИИ ВНУТРИ ПОМЕЩЕНИЙ НА ОСНОВЕ РАСПОЗНАВАНИЯ УНИКАЛЬНЫХ ГРАФИЧЕСКИХ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ
Authors: Мустаев Л.М. , Минасов Ш.М.
Published: August 2024

предложен способ идентификации местоположения в многоэтажных зданиях сложной геометрии, использующий алгоритмы захвата видеоизображений с камеры мобильного устройства и его анализа на предмет идентификации заранее сохраненных в базе данных уникальных графических изображений и точек их привязки в графе доступных перемещений без необходимости специальной разметки; разработаны структура базы данных для хранения информации о геометрии здания, алгоритм работы системы и прототип приложения для мобильных устройств, реализующий идентификацию местоположения в здании
ОСОБЕННОСТИ ВОСПИТАНИЯ РЕБЕНКА С ОВЗ В СЕМЬЕ КАК ПСИХОЛОГО-ПЕДАГОГИЧЕСКАЯ ПРОБЛЕМА
Authors: Мазанюк Е.Ф.
Published: August 2024

Семья ребенка с ОВЗ нуждается в помощи специалистов. И задачей педагогов является включение родителей в коррекционную работу с ребенком, объяснение им специфики особенностей развития такого ребенка. Родители должны знать и понимать, как правильно поступать в тех или иных ситуациях
«Фома» Ю. Шевчука («ДДТ»)-Ф. Разенкова как мюзикл метамодерна
Authors: Антипова Ю.В.
Published: August 2024

С позиций проявления актуальных аспектов метамодерна (радикальная открытость, интерес к утраченным ценностям, гиперрефлексия) обсуждается мюзикл «Фома» (реж. Ф. Разенков; 2019, Новосибирск), в основу которого легли песни лидера группы «ДДТ» Юрия Шевчука. Метамодернистская культурная парадигма отражается в формировании многомерной картины мира; оптимистическом, творческом ответе на трагические обстоятельства через возвращение к метанарративам. Объектами рефлексии становятся уже существующие произведения, а значит новый статус звучащего материала определяется как posth-произведение, opus-posth-музыка; структура мюзикла, подчиненная принципам коллажа и интертекстуальности, теперь направлена на поиск черт сближения, принадлежности к единому «гипермаркету культуры»
ГЛОБАЛЬНЫЙ ПРОЕКТ РОССИИ «НРАВСТВЕННЫЙ ПУТЬ»
Authors: Соловьев А.А. , Лизунов В.В. , Решетникова К.В.
Published: August 2024

В рамках Экспертного совета высокого уровня (ЭСВУ) Межгосударственного неформального объединения БРИКС российскими специалистами разработаны принципы деятельности БРИКС, основанные на предлагаемом Россией нравственном пути, гарантирующим взаимопонимание стран-участниц объединения и эффективную деятельность на уровне регионах и в масштабах планеты
DETERMINANTS OF STUNTING INCIDENTS IN SOUTHWEST ACEH
Authors:   Master of Public Health, Postgraduate Program at Muhammadiyah University of Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia, Abdullah Asnawi ,   Master of Public Health, Postgraduate Program at Muhammadiyah University of Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia, Aramico Basri ,   Master of Public Health, Postgraduate Program at Muhammadiyah University of Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia, Ichwansyah Fahmi ,   Health Research and Development Center Banda Aceh, Aceh Province, Indonesia, Ahmad Aripin ,   Department of Nutrition, Ministry of Health Polytechnic, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Published: August 2024

In Southwest Aceh, stunting is still in the vast category compared to other districts/cities in Aceh Province. Although various strategies have been implemented by the local government so that the percentage of stunting incidents can be reduced, these efforts are currently not running optimally. This research aims to determine the causes of stunting in children in the Southwest Aceh Regency. In general, this research is helpful as a reference framework to reduce the incidence of stunting for childbirths, especially in the Southwest Aceh Regency. This research uses a quantitative type of research with a case-control design. The population in this study were all toddlers in Southwest Aceh Regency, totalling 3,477 respondents. The sampling method used simple random sampling, with the number of samples in this study being 90 cases and 90 controls. The results of the study showed that there was the most dominant relationship between the mother's low education (OR=5.67; 95%CI=0.87-37.10; p=0.070), the mother's second pregnancy and the birth interval of the first child <2 years (OR =14.79; 95%CI=3.97-55.10; p=0.0001), father's height <162 cm (OR=6.53; 95%CI=0.86-49.71; p =0.070) and use of insect repellent (OR=6.43; 95%CI=1.70-24.25; p=0.006). A mother's second pregnancy with a birth interval of <2 years is the most dominant factor in the incidence of stunting in Southwest Aceh. So it is hoped that the BKKBN, in collaboration with local health officials, the Health Service, Community Health Centers in Southwest Aceh, as well as village midwives in Southwest Aceh, will improve health promotion performance by providing education about family planning so that it can increase public knowledge about the importance of spacing pregnancies.
Penyelesaian Sengketa Perceraian pada Era Modernisasi
Authors: Abdullah Hanif , Muhtadin Sabilul
Published: August 2024

This study focuses on the resolution of divorce conflicts in the modernization era by analyzing arbitration procedures in Islamic law. In light of swift social, cultural, and technological transformations, traditional dispute resolution methods, including divorce, encounter fresh obstacles. Through an examination of existing literature, this research delves into how arbitration, as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism, can be integrated within the Islamic legal framework to tackle divorce conflicts in contemporary times. The analysis underscores the significance of adjusting Islamic legal mechanisms to present-day circumstances while upholding core principles of justice, fairness, and empathy. It deliberates on the role of arbitration in offering a methodical and culturally attuned approach to settling divorce disagreements, taking into consideration factors such as accessibility, gender dynamics, and technological progress. This academic scrutiny offers insights into the potential of arbitration in fostering equity and safeguarding the rights of women and children involved in divorce proceedings. The results emphasize the necessity for further investigation and interdisciplinary cooperation to improve the efficiency and accessibility of arbitration procedures in handling divorce disputes across varied cultural settings.
A tutorial on open-source large language models for behavioral science
Authors: Hussain Zak , Binz Marcel , Mata Rui , Wulff Dirk U.
Published: August 2024

Large language models (LLMs) have the potential to revolutionize behavioral science by accelerating and improving the research cycle, from conceptualization to data analysis. Unlike closed-source solutions, open-source frameworks for LLMs can enable transparency, reproducibility, and adherence to data protection standards, which gives them a crucial advantage for use in behavioral science. To help researchers harness the promise of LLMs, this tutorial offers a primer on the open-source Hugging Face ecosystem and demonstrates several applications that advance conceptual and empirical work in behavioral science, including feature extraction, fine-tuning of models for prediction, and generation of behavioral responses. Executable code is made available at github.com/Zak-Hussain/LLM4BeSci.git. Finally, the tutorial discusses challenges faced by research with (open-source) LLMs related to interpretability and safety and offers a perspective on future research at the intersection of language modeling and behavioral science.
Evolución de las Metodologías de Desarrollo de Software en la Gestión Académica
Authors: Guzmán Hidalgo Carlos Luis , Jorge Andres Jaramillo Alba , Tania Estefania Pulla Vasquez , Silvia Jacqueline Sarmiento Rios
Published: August 2024

Las metodologías de desarrollo de software son indispensables para crear o actualizar software de calidad que cumpla con los requisitos de los usuarios; son una parte fundamental de la Ingeniería de software. El presenta artículo presenta una revisión enfocada a identificar las tendencias reportadas en la literatura sobre la evolución de las metodologías de ingeniería de software, incluyendo tanto las modernas como las tradicionales. En la presente investigación se utilizó una metodología descriptiva e histórica, la cual permitió describir la evolución de las metodologías de desarrollo de software a lo largo del tiempo. Se aplicaron filtros de búsqueda para seleccionar estudios primarios y secundarios, encontrando que las metodologías tradicionales más reportadas fueron el modelo en cascada y el modelo en espiral. Por otro lado, entre las metodologías modernas, las metodologías ágiles como programación extrema, Scrum, desarrollo orientado a funcionalidades y aquellas basadas en componentes, fueron las más mencionadas. Se identificaron las ventajas y desventajas de cada metodología, con el objetivo de que este trabajo sirva como punto de partida para la selección de la metodología más adecuada para el desarrollo de un sistema de gestión académica.
Evolución del Proceso de Implementación de un Apiario en su Relación con la Producción de Miel de Abeja en la Finca Enríquez Cantón Machala
Authors: Macanchi Procel Narcisa de Jesús , Lara Montoya George Michael , Enríquez Lapo Carlos Miguel , Gómez Rogel Mariuxi Marissela , Bajaña Chuno Jeremy Arturo
Published: August 2024

En la finca Enríquez del cantón Machala, se llevó a cabo una investigación exhaustiva cuyo objetivo fue conocer la evolución del proceso de implementación de un apiario. Mediante una metodología descriptiva, se recogieron los datos a través de la revisión documental. Se exploraron y analizaron en profundidad los conocimientos tradicionales y científicos sobre la apicultura, revelando una rica diversidad de saberes y prácticas. Así mismo, se evaluaron diversas técnicas de implementación de apiarios, determinando las más efectivas para el contexto local. La investigación también incluyó una reflexión crítica sobre los métodos de investigación apícola, identificando la necesidad de metodologías más inclusivas y participativas. Esto permitirá que la apicultura se beneficie de una gama más amplia de conocimientos y perspectivas, impulsando su desarrollo y sostenibilidad. La investigación proporcionó una visión integral de cómo la apicultura ha evolucionado desde sus inicios hasta la actualidad, destacando los cambios significativos en las tecnologías y prácticas de manejo. Así también, permitió comprender que un apiario bien gestionado, es decir, que toma en cuenta la flora local, la salud de las abejas y la implementación de tecnologías avanzadas, puede aumentar significativamente la producción de miel. Estos hallazgos proporcionan una guía práctica para otros apicultores.
Euxoa criceta, a new species from East Kazakhstan (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Noctuinae)
Authors: Volynkin Anton V. , Titov Sergey V. , Saldaitis Aidas
Published: August 2024

A new species of the genus Euxoa Hübner, [1821], E. criceta sp. n. is described from the Zaisan Depression in East Kazakhstan belonging to the Irtysh River basin. The new species is most similar to E. triaena Kozhantschikov, 1929 occurring in West Kazakhstan and the Сaspian Depression. Adults as well as male and female genitalia are illustrated.
Pantas.io: Game-Based Learning to Cultivate Programming Skills for Primary School Students
Authors: Dzulkifly Sumayyah , Wong Yoke Seng , Lee Hoi Yeh , Ibrahim Abu Bakar , Song Zhiqiang
Published: August 2024

Programming is considered as one of the serious subjects that requires skills such as planning and time management. With the rapid growth of the technology, programming is one of the most required talents worldwide. Yet, current trend shows that younger generation's lack of interests to pursue programming related subjects. This is due to fallacious idea that programming is a serious and complex subject. Nurturing "perceived serious subject" such as programming to younger students requires assimilations of a non-serious learning approach such as game-based learning. In parallel with the issue, the purpose of this study is to determine how well game-based learning could enhance student engagement and fundamental programming skills. A game-based learning application is created using Unity and C# language to evaluate advancements in a quasi-experimental setting using pre- and post-test questionnaires. This study utilizes pre- and post-test research design involving 30 year 4 students in selected school. The preliminary outcomes show an approximately 21.3 percent overall improvement in programming enthusiasm, coordination, planning, and time management abilities. The results support the main goal of the study, which is to adopt game-based learning to increase primary school pupils' motivation and develop critical programming abilities.
Appraisal of the Aetiology and Pathology of Soil Settlement-Related Building Defects and Failures
Authors: Mydin Md Azree Othuman , Ja’afar Nor Haslina , Norazman Norsafiah , Zaidi Mohd Azian , Mohd Nawi Mohd Nasrun
Published: August 2024

A building defect refers to flaws or faults in the construction or design of a building, which may arise from errors in the design process or be caused by the impact of a natural disaster. These defects have the potential to reduce the lifespan of the building by compromising its structural integrity. The occurrence can be attributed to inadequate design, substandard workmanship, or non-compliance with the specified design standards. Deficiencies adversely affect the tenants' satisfaction and diminish the intrinsic worth and functionality of the structure. The deterioration of each component exacerbates when there are chemicals present in the environment that induce deterioration to the structure. Agents such as mechanical forces, electromagnetic radiation, thermal fluctuations, chemical reactions, biological processes, and natural catastrophes can induce alterations in building materials and components, ultimately impacting the structural integrity of the building. The aims of this study were to identify aetiology and pathology of soil settlement, analyze the elements that contribute to it, and examine the indicators of soil subsidence. The findings revealed that common types of soil settlements were immediate settlement, consolidation settlement, creep settlement, uniform settlement, differential settlement and curve settlement. The factors that led to such deficiencies were roots of trees, soil compositions and types, collapsing cavities, unstable foundations, drainage problems, insufficiently consolidated soil, effect of vibration and sinkholes. The most efficient method to maintain the structural integrity and long-term durability of your property is to promptly repair any foundation settlement issues. If the situation is not resolved, it will undoubtedly worsen, causing further damage.
Impact of Torrefaction Process in Elevating the Fuel Properties of Selected Herbaceous Biomass Solid Waste
Authors: Hassan Imuekemhe , Thomas Oginni Olarewaju , Ezekiel Fadiji Adegoke , Adache Adache Linus , Mogaji Taye Stephen
Published: August 2024

Thermal pretreatment of biomass is a process that promotes an increase in its energy quality, making it a more efficient energy generation for combustion and co-firing applications. This research presents reports on the torrefaction of selected herbaceous biomass solid waste, coconut shells (CS). The torrefaction was carried out using a 79.8-liter capacity fixed bed reactor designed to carbonize 5kg of biomass per batch. Solid fuel was produced at varying torrefied temperatures (TT) of 275°C and 285°C and residence time (RT) effect at 30 minutes and 1 hour respectively. The torrefied biomass was collected and assays for their energy content characterization. The result from this study showed an increase in total carbon content, whereas the hydrogen, oxygen, and moisture content decreased, this behavior is found to be more pronounced with the increase in torrefaction temperature (TT). Compared to raw biomass, the carbon content of torrefied biomass increases 26-33 wt.% with an increase in (TT) and (RT). Analysis of the energy yield of the torrefied CS biomass sample was found to be higher than that of its mass yield as expected, Similarly, the obtained bulk density content of the torrefied biomass sample (CS) is observed to increase with increment in (TT). Findings from this study showed that torrefied products exhibited up to a 32% higher heating value compared to raw biomass and the highest calorific value of about 16 MJ/kg was also achieved. Overall, this research yields solid fuel that could contribute to reducing the emission of contaminants into the atmosphere compared with the use of fossil fuels.
Rearing Coffee Berry Borer, Hypothenemus hampei, and its parasitoid Phymastichus coffea, the Togolese wasp, in natural and artificial diets
Authors: Gómez Oscar , Gonzáles Arcesio , Gil-Palacio Zulma , Escobar Luis Eduardo , Rodríguez Diana , Giraldo-Jaramillo Marisol , Benavides Pablo
Published: August 2024

En este boletín técnico se plasman metodologías y experiencias por más de 25 años para la cría de la broca del café y su parasitoide Phymastichus coffea en dietas naturales y artificiales.
Using Webby FDOs to Integrate AI Taxon Identification and Citizen Science
Authors: Grieb Jonas , Weiland Claus , Wolodkin Alexander , Castro Leyla Jael , Soiland-Reyes Stian , Beukes Maya , Jansen Martin
Published: August 2024

Camera traps and passive acoustic devices are particularly useful in providing non-invasive methods to document wildlife diversity, ecology, behavior, and conservation. The application of autonomous Internet of Things (IoT) sensors is constantly developing and opens up new application possibilities for research and nature conservation such as taxon identification based on real-time audio processing in the field (Höchst et al. 2022). Furthermore, the amount of associated recorded digital photos, videos, and audio files is growing at a rapid pace, producing too much data to make human annotation feasible.

Machine-learning, in contrast, can generate (baseline) annotations at scale on high-throughput data but may not capture all details compared with the complex contextual understanding of human annotators.

We developed the WildLIVE platform*1 to effectively combine machine-learning (taxon and individual identification of animals) and “Human-in-the-Loop” citizen science (Fig. 1, Jansen et al. 2024). Our primary objective is to combine crowdsourced curation of digital image, audio, and video content from biodiversity monitoring with (semi-)autonomous data processing by machines, and subsequently mobilize these data as machine-actionable knowledge units, i.e., FAIR Digital Objects (FDO, Wittenburg et al. 2023)

To this effect, the data model of WildLIVE features a “webby" FDO approach leveraging web-based components involving Research Object Crate (RO-Crate) and FAIR Signposting to enable packaging of an observing process’ contextual information (e.g., metadata of sensors, geolocation, and links to content stream), together with operational semantics giving machines the information needed to autonomously process (e.g., detect regions of interest in images, Younis et al. 2020) the actual data (Soiland-Reyes et al. 2024). To represent the semantics of data capture events, we designed an ontology, the WildLife Monitoring Ontology (WLMO), which provides a formal description of fundamental concepts and relations.

The talk will provide an overview of the platform’s development status and the technology stack employed (combining RO-Crate and FAIR Signposting with AI plus “Humans-in-the-Loop”) for data exchange with emerging data infrastructures such as the Common European Data Spaces.
The first Permian Diaphanopterodea (Insecta, Megasecopteromorpha) from China
Authors: Yang Nan , Cui Yingying , Xu Ziqiang , Xu Yanqi , Ren Dong , Béthoux Olivier
Published: August 2024

A new Diaphanopterodea (Insecta, Palaeoptera, Megasecopteromorpha), Sinoelmoa yangquanensisgen. et sp. nov., is described based on a single specimen discovered from the Shuiquan Gully locality (Shanxi For­­mation; Permian, Cisuralian, Asselian; China). A broad comparative analysis of the wing venation of the known members of the diaphanopterodean families Parelmoidae and Elmoidae allowed assigning the new taxon to the former family. This new occurrence represents the first record of a Permian Diaphanopterodea from China, and both the earliest and most oriental record for the Parelmoidae. It sheds new light on the distribution and diversity of these extinct taxa.
Opioid Use and Healthcare Utilization in Adults With Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
Authors: Liew Jean W. , Pedro Sofia , Michaud Kaleb , Ogdie Alexis
Published: August 2024

Objective

Opioid use among individuals with spondyloarthritis is common; however, data on whether these individuals have higher utilization of the healthcare system are lacking. We examined the association between opioid use and healthcare utilization and costs among patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

Methods

We included adults with PsA or AS enrolled in the FORWARD registry, with ≥ 1 completed disease activity or disability questionnaire between 2010 and 2019. The exposure was patient-reported opioid use, and the outcomes were annualized healthcare utilization and prescription costs. We used negative binomial regression to assess the association between opioid use and the utilization outcomes, and generalized linear models with γ-distribution and log link function for the association between opioid use and costs. Models were adjusted for age, sex, and hospitalization. AS and PsA were studied separately.

Results

Among 828 patients with PsA, 21.4% used opioids; for those with AS, 27.2% of 334 patients reported opioid use. Opioid users had higher healthcare utilization and costs, including increased medical visits, diagnostic tests, direct medical costs, and pharmacy expenses. Opioid users had 32-33% more medical visits annually vs nonusers. Patients using opioids spent more on medical visits annually compared to nonusers (US $3464 vs $2706 for PsA; US $4500 vs $3660 for AS).

Conclusion

Compared to patients not using opioids, patients with PsA and AS who used opioids had higher healthcare utilization and higher health-related costs. New care pathways are needed to improve care and reduce costs.
Immersive Agricultural Education
Authors: Bigonah Maryam , Jamshidi Fatemeh , Marghitu Daniela
Published: August 2024

This chapter introduces the exciting world of cutting-edge technologies in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and their potential impact on high school education. The objective of this chapter is to establish the groundwork for transforming education through the creation of state-of-the-art augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) learning platforms, and research within the domain of CEA. These innovative technologies provide immersive learning experiences, allowing high school students and new entrepreneurs with diverse capabilities to explore new agricultural technologies in a virtual environment before implementing them in the world. While AR and VR technologies hold significant promise, there are notable challenges in effectively integrating AR and VR technologies within educational and CEA settings. These challenges highlight the need for thoughtful integration, aiming to enrich learning experiences. Through this chapter, the authors examine various ideas that have successfully harnessed the benefits of AR and VR in education and discuss a proposed framework.
Harnessing Art as a Catalyst to Environmental Awareness
Authors: Mahmood Farheen , Ali Sarosh
Published: August 2024

Environmental awareness is crucial for ensuring a sustainable future. This chapter presents how fostering environmental awareness in children is important for securing a safe Mother Earth for future generations. This chapter showcases an initiative implemented through an art-integrated project for environmental awareness across three public schools in Lahore, Pakistan. Beyond strengthening academic and creative skills besides social-emotional learning (SEL), the program also cultivated a deep sense of environmental responsibility in students, teachers, and administrators. Olomopolo Media (Pakistan) launched the global “River of Hope” British Council program to raise awareness about rivers and their deep connection to the cities they flow through. This program used traditional printmaking to raise awareness about river Ravi's problems. It focused on inspiring action for its restoration by presenting the power of art for environmental causes resulting in the culmination of a student-created printmaking exhibition displayed during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in England.
The Validity and Reliability of a Tool for Measuring Ecological Literacy
Authors: Alkan Fatma , Cantürk Esra
Published: August 2024

Unconscious resource consumption and environmental problems pose a threat to humanity. Therefore, it is necessary for young individuals to gain ecological literacy knowledge and reflect it in their daily lives in order to know only the changing and developing world. The aim of this research is to adapt a scale to determine the ecological literacy levels of high school students. The sample of the study consists of approximately 530 volunteer high school students. In terms of construct validity, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyzes were performed on the data. Factor analysis of the scale was performed. Sixteen items with an item load of less than 0.45 and burdening more than one factor were removed from the scale, and the remaining 24 items were found to be grouped under five factors. A Cronbach's alpha (α=0.816) scale with high reliability, consisting of five factors and 24 items, including ecological behavioral literacy, information literacy, emotional literacy, ethical literacy, mindfulness literacy, was obtained. The reliability value of the scale is high.
The Place of Ecological Literacy in High School Biology Curriculum
Authors: Acarlı Dilek Sultan
Published: August 2024

For a sustainable future, it is crucial to cultivate individuals with ecological literacy skills. As in every field, the process that begins within the family to increase the number of ecologically literate individuals must be supported and sustained through education in schools. Consequently, curricula and courses should be structured to promote ecological literacy. This study examines the presence of ecological literacy in the high school biology curriculum using the document analysis method. The research findings indicate that topics and learning outcomes related to ecological literacy are limited in the overall program and are not included at all grade levels. Moreover, it has been determined that the outcomes related to the ethical, emotional, and behavioral dimensions of ecological literacy are insufficient. Recommendations have been made to ensure that the curriculum is structured to support ecological literacy.
Leveraging Assistive Technology to Promote Inclusive English Language Teaching and Digital Literacy
Authors: Young Davey
Published: August 2024

Article 24 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities outlines the responsibilities that individual governments have in ensuring equitable access to quality inclusive education for people with disabilities, including accessibility and reasonable accommodations. One example of reasonable accommodations is the use of assistive technology. This chapter provides a brief literature review of assistive technology in the field of English language education before providing a set of practical recommendations for using assistive technology in the English language classroom. These recommendations are divided into three categories: using assistive technology to increase accessibility, using assistive technology as an accommodation, and using assistive technology to promote digital literacy, which has been promoted by the OECD as an essential 21st century skill. The chapter concludes with some implications for stakeholders at various levels in using assistive technology to promote digital literacy in compliance with international policy guidance.
The Last Frontier(s)
Authors: Correoso-Rodenas José Manuel
Published: August 2024

The main purpose of this chapter is to offer a case-study about the educational exploration of some pieces of archival material related to the Spanish exploration of Northwestern America. The particular feature of my contribution focuses on the technical difficulties this process my encompass. Having access to the discussed documents, and a proper scenario for remote teaching are only some of the challenges that the students may encounter. In consequence, the following pages will try to offer a solution (via an academic teaching-learning experience) to the different difficulties that may appear. Concepts such as digital gap, digital literacy, or urban-rural duality will be discussed, and how these can affect our students will be addressed.
The Phenomenon of Shadow Education
Authors: Murugesan Regan , Kumaravel Sathish Kumar , Mohan Kala Raja , Nagaram Nagadevi Bala , Rathinam Narmada Devi
Published: August 2024

Shadow education, often referred to as private supplementary tutoring or parallel education, has emerged as a pervasive and intriguing phenomenon worldwide. This abstract delves into the multifaceted dimensions of shadow education, shedding light on its prevalence, motivations, consequences, and implications for formal education systems. The rise of shadow education prevalence is evident in developed and developing countries, raising questions about the factors driving its popularity. In addition, the chapter touches upon the role of technology in shaping the landscape of shadow education. With the advent of online platforms and digital resources, the dynamics of private tutoring have evolved, presenting new challenges and opportunities. This abstract synthesizes the current state of knowledge on shadow education, providing a foundation for future research directions and policy considerations. By exploring this phenomenon's motivations, consequences, and implications, the authors aim to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of shadow education.
Borrowing Distance Teaching Methods From Asian Scientists Into the Practice of a Foreign Language Teaching
Authors: Lebedeva Nadezhda Anatolievna
Published: August 2024

In general, tutoring in one form or another is inherent in all countries of the world, as a kind of alternative educational method aimed at improving knowledge and its quality. There is a layer of knowledge that in itself meets the requirements of the educational system and copes with assigned tasks without additional educational assistance. However, many families invest in tutoring to support their children's competitiveness. Families in which children are not doing well academically, and parents are afraid that they may fall behind others in the program, turn to tutors for services even more. Obtaining quality knowledge determines the success of a child's career in the future, which is why it is so important to get an education and a strong professional base. However, we must remember that all children are unlike, have different abilities and inclinations, learn educational material differently and therefore require an individual approach. This is why tutoring or shadow education has become so important nowadays.
Private Supplementary Tutoring in the Cambodian Educational System
Authors: Sam Rany , Tieng Morin , Yoeng Hak , Hour Ry , Sarith Chiv
Published: August 2024

In Cambodia, as in many ASEAN countries, private supplementary tutoring, also known as 'shadow education,' is a significant component of the educational landscape. This chapter examines the root causes of shadow education in Cambodia, the challenges it poses, and the effectiveness of existing policies aimed at regulating this sector. Through semi-structured interviews with 21 principals and teachers, the study identifies key drivers of shadow education, including inadequate formal education, insufficient resources, regulatory gaps, and teachers' low salaries. The findings indicate a widespread reliance on private tutoring to compensate for these deficiencies, which exacerbates educational inequalities. The chapter concludes with targeted recommendations for students, parents, educators, and policymakers, underscoring the critical need for robust and effective regulatory frameworks to address the challenges of shadow education and to enhance the quality and equity of Cambodia's educational system.
Instructional Design Process of a Gamified EFL Learning to Improve Autonomy
Authors: Güzel Serhat
Published: August 2024

Gamification is an appealing technique in language learning contexts. The number of studies on the effect of gamification continues to increase. Gamifying an instructional setting requires a careful design process and balanced integration. Designing an instruction that would involve modifications and additions to an existing structure requires various crucial steps. Thus, this study aimed to develop innovative gamified modules to be used and recycled by English teachers to improve learner autonomy in the English as a foreign language (EFL) context. To achieve this, a series of instructional design (ID) procedures was used, including preliminary investigation, meetings with administration and teachers, gamification training, needs analysis, product design, development, piloting, and periodic formative evaluation sessions. As a result, a gamified package consisting of seven online modules to complement EFL instruction was created. The ID process can serve as a practical guide to practitioners and researchers who wish to conduct similar processes in the EFL context.
Scenario Method in Teaching Foreign Languages for Tourism
Authors: Ördek Erdal
Published: August 2024

Tourism-oriented communication occurs between foreign guests and employees as well as among employees. Communication in tourism frequently takes place in a foreign language and requires foreign language skills for employees. Since tourism is an interdisciplinary sector consisting of a wide variety of branches and professions, in addition to four basic language skills, social, cultural, communicative, and personal qualities are among the objectives of the tourism-oriented foreign language course. Thus, a vocational foreign language course for tourism should be designed with a perspective including communicative, interactive, and social methods and techniques. Although it has been stated that communicative method and intercultural approach yield positive results for the above-mentioned goals, the scenario method stands out to transform language skills into life experience with its professional dimension. In this study, theoretical information about the scenario method and an example for teaching foreign languages for tourism are presented.
The Use of Web 2.0 Tools in Distance Foreign Language Education
Authors: Yildiz Sıla , Kilinc Hakan
Published: August 2024

The integration and effective use of Web 2.0 tools, especially in language education, is the result of technological progress experienced. In this context, the trainer should prepare the necessary basis for the distance education environment and make the lessons effective by integrating Web 2.0 tools into the course in order to ensure permanent learning and ensure active participation by activating the curiosity of the student towards the lesson. Especially during the pandemic period in 2020, while the concept of distance education is rapidly entering our lives and even exams are held online, it is known that Web 2.0 tools will have undeniable benefits to the learning process in a very important subject such as language learning. The purpose of this research is to present up-to-date information in this field by examining the scientific studies conducted between 2013-2023 for the use of Web 2.0 tools in foreign language education starting from the concept of distance education.
The Future of Ethical AI in Large Language Models
Authors: Gupta Brij B. , Gaurav Akshat , Chui Kwok Tai , Psannis Konstantinos
Published: August 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, its ethical implications become increasingly critical. This chapter explores the future of ethical AI, highlighting emerging trends, anticipating future challenges, and proposing a roadmap for building an ethical AI ecosystem. It delves into the importance of ethics in AI, examining trends like explainable AI, fairness, and privacy preservation. The chapter identifies potential ethical dilemmas and risks associated with emerging AI technologies, offering strategies for mitigation. It emphasizes the roles of stakeholders in fostering an ethical AI environment and provides examples of successful implementations. Finally, it envisions a responsible AI future, advocating for transparency, fairness, and inclusivity in AI development, supported by robust policy and governance frameworks.
Enhancing Character Recognition Accuracy Through Quantum Networking With Data Augmentation and Convolutional Neural Network
Authors: Senthil Kumari P. , Arul Chandru A. N. , Diyaneshvar P. , Saravana Kumar K. P. , Akalya A. , Gokila K.
Published: August 2024

Character recognition is a fundamental task in computer vision, playing a major role in applications like handwriting recognition and text analysis. Convolutional neural networks have emerged as powerful tools for character recognition in recent years. However, achieving high accuracy in handwritten character recognition remains challenging, especially when dealing with diverse fonts, styles, and environmental conditions. This study presents a novel approach to enhancing character recognition accuracy by integrating CNN architecture with data augmentation strategies. The authors' method introduces a framework aimed at bolstering the robustness of character recognition models. By augmenting the training data with transformations such as rotation, scaling, and noise injection, this model seeks to simulate real-world variations encountered in practical scenarios. Moreover, the authors briefly explore the potential implications of quantum networking in character recognition tasks, acknowledging its computational prowess without delving into AI content. By briefly considering the influence of quantum networking alongside traditional methodologies, the authors aim to stimulate further research avenues at the intersection of quantum networking and computer vision. Future work will investigate how quantum networking principles such as entanglement and superposition can be leveraged to enhance character recognition performance.
Quantum Algorithms for Network Analysis in Pathobiology With Quantum Network Medicine
Authors: Rambabu M. , Kavitha S. , Suganthi C. , Babu S. B. G. Tilak , Ishi Manoj Sakharam , Kulkarni Mrunalini Harish
Published: August 2024

Pathobiology's quantum algorithms could possibly be used to solve important problems in network research, like finding communities, measuring graph similarity, and graph isomorphism. When it comes to network analysis, optimization problems can be handled quickly and correctly with quantum algorithms like Grover's search algorithm or quantum-inspired techniques like the quantum approximate optimization algorithm. This list has methods for lowering noise in quantum systems, the creation of quantum tools for bioinformatics, and theoretical models for understanding how quantum-enhanced discoveries affect living things. Finally, new diagnostic and treatment methods are being created all the time in the dynamic field of quantum network medicine. These methods have a huge potential to help us learn more about pathobiological networks. It is possible to improve healthcare outcomes by using quantum computing to see complex biological processes in new ways.