bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DETERMINANTS OF ATTRITION (DROP-OUT) IN THE TEACHING PROFESSION AND NOVICE TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS
Authors: Brozmanova Monika , Lynch Zuzana , Cabanova Mariana
Published: October 2024

One of the key factors affecting the quality of primary education is the shortage of teachers. This is partly due to the declining interest in the profession among young people, and partly due to the increasing attrition of qualified teachers, either leaving the profession or transferring to other schools—commonly referred to as drop-out. The professional group most affected by this issue are novice teachers. In this paper, we present the results of research aimed at collecting and analyzing the experiences of novice teachers as they enter the primary education profession. Another goal of this research is to stimulate professional discussion and further inquiry into the issue of drop-out among novice teachers in our country. The questionnaire, which was created by modifying a graphics card, uses a method that gathers responses from novice teachers in the monitored categories on a 5-point scale. The categories represent the roles teachers assume in various educational situations. The findings reveal differences in teachers' perceptions and experiences related to the monitored categories. The category that received the most negative evaluation is 'Broader Social Context'. Novice teachers give positive feedback to the categories within the interactive level of socialization. The research is part of the VEGA project 1/0415/22 focused on research into subjectively perceived difficulty of teachers' professional activities in relation to their life satisfaction.
DIGITIZATION OF TEACHING, DIGITAL TEXTBOOKS AND DIGITAL TEACHING MATERIALS IN PRACTICE
Authors: Hrkotacova Natalia , Duchovicova Jana
Published: October 2024

The subject of the contribution is the identification of the possibilities and limits of incorporating work with digital forms of textbooks in the undergraduate training of future primary education teachers. The aim of the research was to determine the impact of incorporating additional digital teaching materials into the teaching of future primary education teachers in the master's degree on the level of digital competencies of the research sample. Through the analysis of the output data, we confirmed that the manipulation and mastering of work with digital textbooks and digital teaching materials for primary education within the undergraduate training of teacher students has the ability to positively influence the level of their information and data literacy.
METHODS OF DETECTION OF CYBER BULLYING IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
Authors: Dedova Kristina , Kudlova Karolina , Jedlickova Petra , Holla Katarina
Published: October 2024

Cyberbullying, as one of the many phenomena of online risky behavior, is an ever-increasing problem in the age of digitization. The paper provides a systematic overview of the methods used in the detection of selected risky behavior in the online space. Our goal is to map different quantitative and qualitative methods of cyberbullying detection. The intention is to provide an overview of available methods that are used internationally and in our conditions.
ADAPTATION OF PIANO PIECE OF BELA KELER – ROMANTIC LIFE OP. 101 TO BE USED IN PIANO PEDAGOGIC
Authors: Laskody Lucia , Spurny Lubomír
Published: October 2024

Piano piece Romantic life op. 101 celebrates its 180th anniversary this year. Originally the piece was named Waltz of Bardejov Spa season 1844, referring to the birth place of the author. Bela Keler was one of the most important composer of salon music of 19th century. Kelers work represent cultural heritage, we would like to introduce to the wider audience. Based on todays requirements, it requires certain modifications mostly due to the interpretation. Romantic life op. 101 is extensive piano piece refering to the Bardejov spa. It represents ideal oportunity for adaptations to the easier piano arrangement. We created the arangements of this waltz that are for piano student of the Elementary music schools with various technical levels starting from easiest to the more difficult ones. Thanks to these arrangements, students in the first year of piano playing, will have the opportunity to actively familiarize themselves with the work of our important composer who comes from the territory of todays Slovakia, Bele Keler.
ПРАВОВА ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКА ПРОЯВІВ ДОМАШНЬОГО НАСИЛЬСТВА ЩОДО ЖІНОК ЯК СОЦІАЛЬНОГО ЯВИЩА
Authors: Літвінова Ірина , Жуда Вікторія
Published: October 2024

Мета: дослідження правових засад домашнього насильства над жінками як соціального явища. Методи дослідження: було використано такі методи як: метод аналізу (опрацювання літературних джерел); діалектичний (розглянуто суспільні відносини у сфері захисту жінок від домашнього насильства в їх єдності та взаємозв’язку, виявлено закономірності їх розвитку, враховано динаміку розвитку законодавства у цій сфері). Результати: надано визначення поняття домашнє насильство щодо жінки. Встановлено, що психологічне насильство є найпоширенішим проявом домашнього насильства, яке зазнає жінка, і є основою для вчинення інших видів насильства – фізичного, економічного та сексуального. На основі аналізу видів домашнього визначено різні форми агресивної поведінки, які кривдник може застосувати щодо жінки. Обговорення: домашнє насильство над жінками є однією з найнебезпечніших форм насильства. У сім’ї жінка будь-якого віку часто піддається фізичному, психологічному, сексуальному та економічному насильству, що зберігається традиційними поглядами. Недостатня економічна свобода та незнання законів змушують багатьох жінок залишатися в умовах, де панує насильство. Насильство ставить жінку в становище, яке загрожує її здоров’ю, завдає шкоди та позбавляє можливості брати участь у сімейному та громадському житті нарівні з чоловіком, саме тому, так важливо звернути увагу на ефективність здійснення повноважень суб’єктами, які здійснюють заходи у сфері запобігання та протидії домашньому насильству серед жінок відповідно до положень нормативно-правових актів, які регулюють діяльність таких суб’єктів.
Defence Reform and Military Modernization in the Philippines in the perspective of the South China Sea Conflict
Authors: Klemensits Péter
Published: October 2024

By the end of the 20th century, the Philippine military became one of the weakest armed forces in Southeast Asia. For the past five decades, the Philippine military has had to fight and contain communist insurgents and Islamist groups alike, and thus the army has long been focussed on internal defence. However, after several incidents with China in the South China Sea, the presidency of Benigno S. Aquino III brought about significant changes, and serious steps have been taken to reform the defence establishment and upgrade the military.
The author examines the main aspects of the defence reforms then the politicalmilitary aims of the government in the context of the South China Sea conflict. In conclusion, the article argues that the change of the international and domestic security environment compels the cabinet to try to upgrade the armed forces capabilities and achieve a minimum credible defence posture. The process however required careful balancing from the cabinet between the strategic directions and development options, not forgetting the financial constraints and the political factors as well.
Opportunities Amidst Uncertainties China–EU Security Cooperation in the context of the ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative
Authors: Hongfei Gu
Published: October 2024

How does China seek security cooperation on the vast Eurasian continent? For China, this geopolitical border is becoming more and more important. A new generation of Chinese leaders put forward the ‘One Belt, One Road’ (OBOR) Initiative for the Eurasian continent has brought new opportunities for cooperation, but it also brings new security challenges. Is it possible for Europe to have more security cooperation and interaction with China? As an important power worldwide, China and the European Union (EU) could share common interests in maintaining international and regional peace and stability. As the security challenges are becoming increasingly complex and transnational, the EU and China will assume more responsibility for peace and security matters. This paper aims to have a general, yet strategic assessment of China’s security cooperation towards the European Union. It starts with a brief overview of China–EU security cooperation during the past decade, then analyze the opportunities and challenges of China and the EU’s security cooperation in the context of OBOR Initiative, and put forward some feasible suggestions for the future cooperation.
Jakość życia przedsiębiorców
Authors: Biegańska Katarzyna
Published: October 2024

Autorka rozszerza badania nad przedsiębiorczością o dobrostan i zdrowie przedsiębiorców. Dowodzi, że wyznaczniki sukcesu zależą nie tylko od ekonomii podejmowanych działań, lecz także od psychologii w aspekcie doświadczania jakości życia. W tym kontekście łączy ekonomię z psychologią, co wpisuje się w obecnie rozwijany nurt badań tzw. ekonomii behawioralnej. W publikacji wskazano różnice między przedsiębiorcami a innymi grupami społeczno-zawodowymi w zakresie jakości życia, zanalizowano wewnętrzną strukturę jakości życia oraz przedyskutowano podmiotowe i pozapodmiotowe uwarunkowania dobrobytu i dobrostanu przedsiębiorców.
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Na gruncie polskim nie prowadzono dotąd badań poświęconych jakości życia przedsiębiorców, uwzględniających tak szeroki zestaw zmiennych objaśniających. […] Istotną zaletą monografii Katarzyny Biegańskiej jest to, że pokazuje ona psychologiczny mechanizm poziomu dobrostanu i w związku z tym wskazuje na jego przyczyny. Jest to ważne, ponieważ zastosowana koncepcja badań i otrzymane wyniki dostarczają konkretnych narzędzi, pokazując sposób, w jaki można kontrolować jakość życia i ewentualnie zapobiegać nadmiernemu jego spadkowi, co wcale nierzadko dotyczy przedsiębiorców.
Z recenzji prof. dr. hab. Andrzeja Falkowskiego
SWPS w Warszawie
Turystyka i krajoznawstwo
Authors: Zawadka Jan , Jęczmyk Anna , Uglis Jarosław , Wojcieszak-Zbierska Monika Małgorzata , Miedziński Mariusz , Oniszczuk Natalia , Otta Damian , Palmowski Tadeusz , Majewski Karol , Zawilińska Bernadetta , Lubarska Anna , Kurek Artur , Krajcarz Maciej T. , Pawłowska Krystyna , Szuwarzyński Marek , Andrulewicz Eugeniusz , Przewoźny Witold , Partyka Józef , Zdebski Janusz
Published: October 2024

Niniejszy tom zatytułowany „Turystyka i krajoznawstwo” jest kolejnym wspólnym przedsięwzięciem dotyczącym publikowania prac zgłoszonych na VII Kongres Krajoznawstwa Polskiego, podjętym w 2020 r. przez Polskie Towarzystwo Turystyczno-Krajoznawcze oraz Instytut Geografii Miast, Turyzmu i Geoinformacji Wydziału Nauk Geograficznych Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego. Z uwagi na duże zainteresowanie Kongresem i zgłoszenie bardzo wielu artykułów postanowiono, aby dwa tomy (10. i 11.) monografii Wydawnictwa Łódzkiego poświęcić właśnie temu wydarzeniu.
Wszystkie prace zawarte w tomie 11. przedstawiają oryginalne wyniki badań w zakresie różnych form turystyki i typów krajobrazów, przekształceń środowiska przyrodniczego i antropogenicznego, turystyki zrównoważonej na obszarach chronionych, preferencji i oczekiwań turystów, a także aspektów andragogiki i osób niepełnosprawnych w krajoznawstwie i turystyce oraz zmian jakie wywołała w turystyce pandemia spowodowana koronawirusem Covid-19. Prace pokazują ścisły związek między krajoznawstwem a turystyką, zachodzący na płaszczyznach poznawczo-dydaktycznej oraz badawczej.
Methods for determining scattered solar radiation in order to increase the accuracy of forecasting hourly electricity generation by solar power plants
Authors: Mitrofanov Sergey V.
Published: October 2024

Relevance. А simple and up-to-date methodology is needed to assess the potential of electricity that can be obtained from solar power plants installed in different regions. The difficulty in assessing the potential of solar energy lies in the presence of some factors that affect electricity generation and depend on random events. Such factors include, first of all, the sky clarity, the direction of photovoltaic panels strictly to the Sun, dustiness, and ambient temperature. The literature uses different approaches to assess the potential of solar energy. This paper presents a methodology for evaluating the generation of electricity by a solar panel having a continuous solar tracking system, taking into account the dustiness and temperature of photovoltaic panels. The technique has been tested on an existing physical model. Aim. To study the existing methods for assessing the potential of solar energy and to select the most suitable ones for the central part of Russia. Object. Solar power plants. Methods. Empirical and analytical methods. Using data obtained from an operating solar station, the adequacy of the proposed methodology was assessed. Results. The selected methods take into account the hourly sky clarity index, which made it possible, with sufficient accuracy for engineering techniques, to determine the daily power generation of a solar station with different angles of inclination of solar panels. This will improve the accuracy of estimating the potential of electricity generated by solar power plants, both with stationary photovoltaic panels and with solar tracking systems. Based on the conducted computational experiments and the analysis of data obtained from an operating solar station, the authors concluded that the technique presented in this paper allows us to determine with high enough accuracy the potential of electricity that can be produced in Russia by solar stations.
Percepção dos moradores sobre a sustentabilidade no meio urbano
Authors: Fontolan Beatrice Lorenz , Esperidião Aline Ramos , Del Roio Iolanda Geronimo , Neto Alfredo Iarozinski
Published: October 2024

A sustentabilidade no meio urbano está intimamente relacionada às ações que podem preservar e cuidar do contexto residencial, a fim de atender às principais necessidades humanas. No entanto, quais aspectos estão mais relacionados à percepção de sustentabilidade dos indivíduos? Este estudo objetivou analisar as relações entre a percepção de sustentabilidade do entorno e as principais características do bairro na perspectiva de moradores de cidades brasileiras. A pesquisa adotou o Survey como método de procedimento. Foi obtida uma amostra com 288 respondentes através de um questionário via Google Forms, com concentração de participantes em Curitiba e em Cascavel, no estado do Paraná, tornando os resultados mais representativos para a Região Sul do país. Para averiguar os dados, foram utilizadas análises descritiva e de correlação. As variáveis do constructo Serviços Públicos e Manutenção (SPM), relacionadas às características do bairro, foram analisadas com a variável percepção de sustentabilidade no entorno. Os resultados indicaram que variáveis aparência do meio urbano e manutenção do ambiente causam a sensação de menores danos ao meio ambiente e à sociedade, portanto, as percepções dos aspectos objetivos foram significativas. A sustentabilidade está ainda muito atrelada às percepções ambientais, sendo necessária maior participação dos cidadãos para criar bairros sustentáveis.
The Weighted Xgamma Model: Estimation, Risk Analysis and Applications
Authors: Hashempour Majid , Alizadeh Morad , Yousof Haitham
Published: October 2024

The weighted xgamma distribution, a new weighted two-parameter lifespan distribution, is introduced in this study. Theoretical characteristics of this model are deduced and thoroughly examined, including quantile function, extreme value, moments, moment generating function, cumulative entropy, and residual cumulative. Some classical estimation methods such as the the maximum likelihood, weighted least square, Anderson Darling and Cramer-von-Mises are considered. A simulation experiments are performed to compare the estimation methods. Four real-life data sets is finally examined to demonstrate the viability of this model. Four key risk indicators are defined and analyzed under the maximum likelihood method. A risk analysis for the exceedances of flood peaks is presented.
Spotting, Tracking algorithm and the remoteness
Authors: Arbai Aziz , Chaouki Abounaima Mohammed , Bellekbir Amina
Published: October 2024

On this paper we present a solution to detect and know if a point M is inside a polygon ( A(k), k∈{1,...,n} ) or outside. We are going to give a very simple, practical and explicit method of the triangulation of a convex polygon (convex polyhedron) after a definition and the concretization of the order relation of the points of a polygon in a plane following a well-chosen orientation in before and an arbitrary point of the vertices of the polygon. In the case where the point M is outside the polygon, a simple optimization method will be applied to determine the distance between the point M and the polygon A(1), ..., A(n) and the point P of the border of the polygon closest to M ”The neighboring Point”.
On the Geometric Pattern Transformation (GPT) Properties of Unidimensional Signals
Authors: Bonini Cristian , Maillot Marcos , Otero Dino , Rey Andrea , Amadio Ariel , Legnani Walter
Published: October 2024

The Geometric Pattern Transformation (GPT) has several advantages of use concerning contemporary algorithms that have been duly studied in previous research. Regarding some of its properties, four different but complementary aspects of the GPT are presented in this work. After a brief review of the GPT concept, how tied data are manifested in data sets is shown, to obtain a symmetric representation of the GPT, a linear transformation is performed that regularizes the geometric representation of the GPT and the theoretical relationship between the GPT and the phase-state representation of 1D signals is analyzed and formalized, then the study of the forbidden pattern is easily revealed, obtaining a strong relationship with the stable and unstable fixed points of the logistic equation. Finally, the characterization of colored noises and the application in real world signals taken through experimental procedures is analyzed. With these results, in this work is proposed an advance in the potential applications of the GPT in an integral way in the processing and analysis of data series.
Railway Track Faults Detection Using Ensemble Deep Transfer Learning Models
Authors: Almadani Ali , Mahale Vivek , Gaikwad Ashok T.
Published: October 2024

Railway track fault detection is an essential task for ensuring the safety and reliability   of railway systems, particularly in the summer and rainy seasons when train wheels may slide due to fractures in the track or corrosion may cause track fractures. In this study, we propose a novel approach for the automated detection of railway track faults using deep transfer learning models. The proposed method combines image processing techniques and the training of three pretrained models: InceptionV3, ResNet50V2, and VGG16, on a dataset of railway track images. We evaluated the performance of our proposed method by measuring its accuracy on a test set of railway track images. The individual training accuracies for InceptionV3, ResNet50V2, and VGG16 were 94.30%, 96.79%, and 94.64%, respectively. We then combined these models using an ensemble approach, which achieved an impressive accuracy of 98.57% on the test set. Our results demonstrate the effectiveness of using deep ensemble transfer learning for railway track fault detection. Moreover, our proposed method can be used as a valuable tool for railway track maintenance and monitoring, which can ultimately lead to the improvement of the safety and reliability of railway systems.
our proposed approach for railway track fault detection using ensemble deep transfer learning models shows promising results, indicating that it has great potential for detecting track faults accurately and efficiently. The proposed method can be used in various railway systems worldwide, ultimately leading to improved safety and reliability for passengers and cargo transportation.
Optimization of Weibull Distribution Parameters with Application to Short-Term Risk Assessment and Strategic Investment Decision-Making
Authors: Abubakar Hamza , Misiran Masnita , Sayed Amani A. Idris , Karaye Abubakar Balarabe
Published: October 2024

Accurate parameter estimation is fundamental in financial modeling, especially in investment analysis, where the Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR) plays a key role in evaluating investment performance. This study aims to enhance risk and return predictions in Sharia-compliant property investments by exploring the efficacy of various optimization techniques for estimating Weibull distribution parameters within the MIRR framework. To achieve this, we employed a comparative analysis of optimization methods, including Simulated Annealing (SA), Differential Evolution (DE), Genetic Algorithm (GA), and traditional Numerical Methods (NM). Performance was assessed through metrics such as Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE), Akaike Information Criterion (AIC), R-squared (R2) values, and Kolmogorov-Smirnov (KS) statistics. The results reveal that metaheuristic algorithms (SA, DE, GA) significantly outperform traditional numerical methods in terms of parameter estimation accuracy. Specifically, SA achieved the lowest RMSE of 0.042, with a Weibull shape parameter estimate of 1.254 and variance of 0.004, followed closely by DE with an RMSE of 0.048, and GA with 0.046. In contrast, NM exhibited a higher RMSE of 0.067, with a shape parameter estimate of 1.310 and a variance of 0.006. The AIC values for metaheuristic methods ranged from 14.25 to 14.68, compared to 15.12 for NM, and R2 values for metaheuristic methods ranged from 0.932 to 0.945, compared to 0.910 for NM. KS statistics further underscored the superior model fit of metaheuristics, with SA showing the lowest KS value of 0.045. The study underscores the critical role of metaheuristic optimization in improving the accuracy of parameter estimation based on MIRR models. This enhancement provides more reliable risk assessments and returns predictions, offering valuable insights for informed investment decision-making and contributing to optimized financial outcomes in the property sector.
A Novel Hybrid ANFIS-NARX and NARX- ANN models to Predict the profitability of Egyptian Insurance Companies
Authors: Ali Hanaa Hussein
Published: October 2024

The use of fuzzy logic models with machine learning (ML) models have become common in many areas, especially insurance field. This study aims to compare between non-hybrid models such as artificial neural network (ANN) model, adaptive neural fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) model, nonlinear auto-regressive external input (NARX) model, and the following hybrid models (ANFIS-NARX) and (NARX-ANN) to predict the profits of the insurance activity which represent the important indicator of the good performance of Egypt's 39 insurance companies in the period from 1st January 2009 to 31 December 2022 , monthly .This prediction based on the following factors (net premiums, reinsurance commissions, net income from earmarked investments, other direct income, net compensation, production cost commissions and general and administrative expenses) that help decision makers to make appropriate decisions . The results found that the (ANN) model is given good results compared with the following models (ANFIS), (NARX), hybrid (ANFIS-NARX) and (NARX-ANN) models according to the following prediction accuracy measures (RMSE, MAPE, MAE and Theil inequality). The explanatory ability (R2) was appeared (0.79, 0.61) respectively for training and testing phases in persons insurance companies. The explanatory ability also was appeared (0.83, 0.68) respectively in property insurance companies.
Legal Protection for Creditors Against the Assets of Bankrupt Debtors Confiscated as Evidence
Authors: Adipradana Nugroho , Adi Rianto , Ginting Jamin
Published: October 2024

The uncertainty of the status of affiliated bankruptcy debtors as evidence of criminal offenses is a classic problem that until now has not found an alternative legal solution. When a bankruptcy debtor is proven to have committed a criminal offense, resulting in the debtor's assets becoming evidence seized by the criminal, the curator will experience difficulties in the process of liquidating the debtor's assets. On the one hand, the prosecutor's office has the authority to confiscate the assets of the debtor (defendant), as well as the curator who has the authority to liquidate. The emergence of these two types of seizure is certainly intended to provide legal certainty and legal protection for the community. However, in its implementation, when the two types of seizure clash, the aspects of certainty and justice for the community will not be achieved. Therefore, it is necessary to establish regulations that can bridge or unravel the problem of attraction of seizure objects between the curator and the prosecutor's office. The research method used in this research is juridical-normative by using several research approaches, namely statute approach and conceptual approach. The use of statute approach in the research is intended to provide an overview of the construction of bankruptcy and criminal law so as to hamper the process of liquidation of bankruptcy assets. While the use of conceptual approach is intended as a basis for thinking to reconstruct the legal construction so as to create harmonious and synchronous bankruptcy and criminal regulations and can provide certainty and justice for the legal protection of creditors.
Znaki zapytania. O aktualnej kondycji teorii kultury
Authors: Kosowska Ewa
Published: October 2024

Próbę opisu kondycji teorii kultury w Polsce współczesnej ocenić można jako przynajmniej ryzykowną. Nie zamierzam jednak w tym szkicu poddawać krytyce konkretnych tekstów ani odwoływać się do propozycji autorskich, chcę natomiast zwerbalizować niektóre osobiste wrażenia z mniej lub bardziej uważnej lektury propozycji teoretycznych, które pojawiły się w Polsce w ostatnim pięćdziesięcioleciu. Jest to dość długi okres, w którym można zaobserwować zarówno pewną ciągłość, jak i zmianę zachodzące w paradygmatycznych uwarunkowaniach sposobów interpretacji kultury. Sposoby te determinowane są nie tylko propozycjami zewnętrznymi (w minionym trzydziestoleciu ich liczba wyraźnie wzrosła w stosunku do okresów wcześniejszych), ale i zależą od lokalnych tradycji różnych nauk, które posługują się pojęciem kultury, adaptując je do własnych potrzeb. Od momentu, w którym kultura uznana została za autonomiczny przedmiot badań, tworzenie teorii kultury stało się wymogiem, obowiązującym nie tylko zwolenników paradygmatu modernistycznego, lecz także postmodernistycznego. Warto zauważyć, że teoria kultury w Polsce nie oznacza tworzenia teorii kultury polskiej; przeciwnie — wielu badaczy próbuje ustalać zależności teoretyczne mając na uwadze współtworzenie uniwersalnej teorii kultury. W tej sytuacji bywają marginalizowane próby wypracowania teorii kontekstualnej, uwzględniającej specyfikę tradycji i nawyków lokalnych. Niemniej należy je uznać za ważne i inspirujące. Koncepcja mnemotoposu Stefana Bednarka zakładała istnienie pewnej wspólnoty wyobrażeń i znaków. Skłoniła mnie ona do postawienia pytania o to, czy obecne w przedstawieniach symbolicznych i w snach Polaków ślady wspólnoty, wskazujące na długie trwanie aksjologicznych podstaw zachowań indywidualnych i zbiorowych, znajdują przełożenie także na sferę wyborów intelektualnych, dokonywanych w procesie opisu i interpretacji otaczającej nas rzeczywistości kulturowej; na ile powtarzają się w tych opisach, charakterystykach i syntezach wspólne, tradycyjne wzorce postrzegania świata, a także wspólne i zarazem specyficzne dla kultury polskiej sposoby autointerpretacji tejże kultury.
Review of: Student’s guide to placements in health and social care settings
Authors: Scott Sally J.
Published: October 2024

Book review
 
crtical publishing
Using an interprofessional decision-making model to determine the level of collaborative decision-making in a virtual learning environment
Authors: Beckingsale Louise , Morgan Sonya , Duffull Stephen , Hider Phil , McDermott Louise , Peterson Aynsley , McKinlay Eileen
Published: October 2024

Medicine and pharmacy students benefit from interprofessional education that supports the learning of collaboration skills for medicines management decision-making. However, if and how students undertake collaborative decision-making processes in interprofessional student teams has not been investigated. The aim of this study was to determine the level to which pharmacy and medical students collaborate to make medicines management decisions in a learning activity.  
Eight pharmacy and 13 medical students completed a 9-item survey to evaluate a interprofessional learning activity. A secondary analysis of survey data using a deductive approach, according to the Model of Interprofessional Decision-Making was undertaken.
Different levels of collaboration were identified in the students’ responses ranging from the first and lowest level in the model, Individual Decision Making, to the fourth and highest level, Shared Decision. Most student responses were categorised as level three-Deliberation.
Findings from this study indicate that pharmacy and medical students collaborate to different levels with each other to make patient care decisions. Further examination is required to see if this is usual variation or related to the design of the learning activity.
La inteligencia artificial y el fin del Estado Constitucional y la Democracia… ¿o no?
Authors: Acosta Yparraguirre Eduardo Martín
Published: October 2024

La irrupción de la inteligencia artificial exige evaluar sus efectos sobre la Democracia y el Estado Constitucional. El miedo a ser sustituido por nuestras propias creaciones es antiguo, empero, el peligro de una herramienta capaz de realizar tareas propias de la racionalidad implica por primera vez ser reemplazados en aquella característica que define a nuestra especie y sobre la cual hemos construido nuestra existencia jurídico-política. Es necesario regular el uso de las IA para proteger la voluntad popular, evitar la manipulación conductual, impedir la creación y uso de armas autónomas, prevenir el delito y otras circunstancias que alteren la Democracia. Discutir sobre el rol del Lenguaje y la Verdad en este régimen, implica identificar las características que conservarán para mantenerlo y su utilidad frente a la opresión, que se manifestaría en el control de las IA por los Estados u otros interesados en mantener un poder opuesto a una sociedad abierta.
Repensando la privacidad en la Ética de la IA. Perspectivas desde el feminismo y de la teoría decolonial
Authors: Piedra Alegría Jonathan
Published: October 2024

Las nociones tradicionales de privacidad en la Ética de la Inteligencia Artificial a menudo reflejan una perspectiva occidental y eurocéntrica, lo que limita su aplicabilidad y relevancia en contextos no occidentales. Este trabajo adopta un enfoque decolonial y reflexivo para explorar las nociones de privacidad desde diversas culturas, comunidades y pueblos, desafiando el paradigma dominante en la EIA. A través de la incorporación de perspectivas feministas y teorías decoloniales, se busca una comprensión más holística y contextual de la privacidad que reconozca la pluralidad de experiencias y conocimientos. Este enfoque permite identificar cómo las estructuras de poder y las condiciones socioeconómicas influyen en la implementación y el impacto de la IA, subrayando la necesidad de una ética de la IA que vaya más allá de las preocupaciones tecnológicas y aborde las realidades materiales de su uso.
Protocolo Adicional número 16 al Convenio Europeo de Derechos Humanos (el protocolo del diálogo)
Authors: Corona Macías Luis Antonio
Published: October 2024

A lo largo de la historia del derecho internacional de los derechos humanos, los sistemas regionales de protección de éstos se han establecido como los mecanismos más eficaces al momento de crear estándares comunes entre los países para su protección, sin embargo, la consolidación de estos estándares se ha dado casi de forma exclusiva mediante las funciones contenciosas de los tribunales regionales (TEDH), dejando como una opción casi olvidada la función consultiva que tienen estos. Es así como ante el éxito del Tribunal Europeo de Derechos Humanos y la abrumadora cantidad de procedimientos que año con año recibe, se decidió modificar el procedimiento consultivo a través del Protocolo Adicional 16 del Convenio, con la finalidad de permitir una nueva vía de interacción entre los altos tribunales nacionales y el TEDH y con ello logrando la creación de un nuevo procedimiento a nivel internacional que busca mejorar la protección de los derechos humanos.
Control parlamentario
Authors: Gómez Lugo Yolanda
Published: October 2024

El presente trabajo pretende realizar una aproximación al concepto de control parlamentario como función de las Cortes Generales. A los efectos de clarificar el significado y la naturaleza de esta categoría, se expondrán brevemente las principales teorías explicativas del control parlamentario. Asimismo, se realizará una revisión crítica de las mismas a la luz de las transformaciones observadas en el actual contexto de un Parlamento fragmentado y polarizado, así como de la evolución de algunos de sus elementos definitorios.
Discutiendo con Juan Auz. Luchar contra el cambio climático en nombre de los derechos. ¿Qué lecciones desde el Sur Global?
Authors: Palombino Giacomo
Published: October 2024

El litigio climático es uno de los temas centrales del debate jurídico contemporáneo, entre otras razones, porque nos obliga a razonar sobre categorías clásicas, pero desde perspectivas inéditas. El artículo de Juan Auz Vaca, que comentamos en esta sección ofrece muy interesantes ideas para reflexionar en este sentido. Mi contribución, entonces, intenta seguir el hilo expuesto en dicha publicación con el objetivo de fomentar la discusión alrededor de algunos elementos que considero relevantes.
Semen Analysis of Covid-19 Survivors and Uninfected Men: Examining the Motility, Concentration, Vitality, and Morphology Parameters of Spermatozoa
Authors: Sri Musta'ina  , Eko Budi Siswidiyanto  , Pety Narulita  , Agustinus  , Aucky Hinting  , Atika  , Zakiyatul  Faizah
Published: October 2024

Highlights:1. Spermatozoa can be affected by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) due to a disruption in spermatogenesis, leading to a decline in semen quality.2. This study compared the semen quality of COVID-19 survivors and those who had not been infected with COVID-19, specifically on the first spermatogenesis cycle following the confirmation of COVID-19 infection.3. This study is distinctive since no previous research in Indonesia has examined the semen quality parameters, such as the concentration, morphology, motility, and vitality of spermatozoa, in men who had a COVID-19 infection.
 
Abstract
Semen quality in COVID-19 patients shows inconsistencies and variations. This research was conducted considering that health is the main capital for humans in Indonesia's development, as outlined in Sustainable Development Goal 3. The purpose of this study was to compare the semen quality of COVID-19 survivors with non-COVID-19 men. This study was an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design. Subjects were selected through consecutive sampling of up to 26 men of childbearing age who met the predetermined criteria. Semen quality assessment using the WHO Semen Analysis Guide 6th edition. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS. The data normality test was carried out using the Saphiro-Wilk test. Then, the data were tested by t-test from two unpaired samples and by the Mann-Whitney test. Data from semen analysis based on COVID-19 severity were tested using variant analysis (One-way ANOVA) and the Kruskal Wallis test. The normal morphology of spermatozoa in COVID-19 survivors was significantly lower (p=0.011) compared to uninfected men. Other semen quality parameters did not differ significantly, although they were lower in COVID-19 survivors. The results of the analysis also showed no significant difference in semen parameters related to COVID-19 severity (p=0.488 for progressive motility; p=0.372 for non-progressive motility; p=0.325 for total motility; p=0.707 for immotility; p=0.412 for vitality; p=0.324 for concentration; and p=0.334 for normal morphology). The study provides evidence that COVID-19 survivors have a lower normal spermatozoa morphology compared to uninfected men. However, the motility, vitality, and concentration of spermatozoa did not differ significantly between the two groups.
Larvicidal Effect of Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) Flower Extract Against Aedes aegypti
Authors: Ni Wayan Winianti  , Putu Indah Budi Apsari  , Ni Kadek Meta Jayanti
Published: October 2024

Highlights:1. This study attempted an experiment on the novel invention of a naturally sourced larvacide, specifically breadfruit (Artocarpus atilis) flower extract, against Aedes aegepti.2. The findings of this study suggest that breadfruit flower extract can serve as an effective larvacide, as evident by an increased mortality rate of Aedes aegepti larvae.
 
Abstract
Dengue hemorrhagic fever remains a major problem in Indonesia. The mosquito that spreads this disease is the Aedes aegypti species. The use of larvicides is a viable method to inhibit the growth of larvae into adult mosquitoes. The flowers of breadfruits (Artocarpus atilis) have long been used as a natural mosquito killer. The objectives of this study were to determine the lethal dose 50 (LC50) of breadfruit flower extract and to analyze its potential as a larvicide against stage 2–3 instar Aedes aegypti larvae. In this true experimental research, each of four treatment groups was administered with breadfruit flower extracts at concentrations of 25, 50, 75, and 90 ppm, respectively. The positive control group was treated with temephos (Abate), while the negative control group received no treatment. Larval mortality was recorded at 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours post-intervention. The observed larval deaths were compared among the groups. Quantitative data encompassing the larval mortality in each group were analyzed using the repetitive analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the probit test with minimum p value <0.05. The results indicated that the LC50 value of breadfruit flower extract was 52.67–54.12 ppm. The doses of 50 ppm, 75 ppm and 90 ppm were effective in killing Aedes aegypti larvae. In conclusion, breadfruit flower extract of 50 ppm and higher can effectively kill Aedes aegypti larvae.
Impact of greenhouse gas emission, renewable energy, and economic growth on health expenditure in Southeast Asia: A comparative analysis of econometric models
Authors: Sangco Resa Mae R.
Published: October 2024

Purpose — The study explores the effects of greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, and economic growth on health expenditures across Southeast Asia while comparing the performance of different econometric models for accuracy in analysis.Method — To analyze the relationships among variables, the study employs three econometric models, the Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model, the co-integration Model, and the Quantile Regression Model, using annual data from 2000 to 2020.Findings — The results reveal that greenhouse gas emissions and GDP significantly influence health expenditure in all three models. However, the significance of renewable energy consumption varies, with only the quantile regression model indicating a significant relationship with health expenditure. Model comparison based on Mean Squared Error (MSE) suggests that the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model provides the most accurate predictions. Also, it found that there is a short-run and long-run causal effect of GHG and GDP on health expenditure, as well as health spending on GDP.Implication — This study helps to understand how economic growth, environmental factors, and healthcare spending interact to develop sustainable policies to address health and environmental problems in Southeast Asia.Originality — This research contributes to the body of knowledge examining the impact of economic and environmental factors on health expenditures in Southeast Asia through a comparative analysis of different econometric models.
Research Progress on the Trait of Stigma Exsertion in Rice
Authors: Guo Hongming , Liang Yuyu , Lv Jianqun , Su Xiangwen , Ren Guangjun , Gao Fangyuan
Published: October 2024

As global food demand continues to grow, enhancing rice seed setting rate and yield has emerged as a crucial research topic. The stigma exsertion rate in rice, a pivotal determinant of the outcrossing seed setting rate in sterility lines, is essential for facilitating the propagation and efficient seed production of hybrid rice varieties. This article reviews the research progress on stigma exertion rate in rice, systematically analyzing the latest molecular biology and genetics findings to uncover the key genes and molecular mechanisms regulating stigma exertion. Furthermore, it explores the application of molecular marker-assisted selection technology in rice breeding, aiming to optimize stigma exertion traits to enhance the stigma exertion rate and outcrossing habit of rice sterility lines. By integrating existing research outcomes, this article not only provides researchers with a theoretical foundation for a deeper understanding of the regulatory mechanisms of stigma exertion but also offers practical strategies for rice breeding practices.
Design and Rapid Prototyping of Deformable Rotors for Amphibious Navigation in Water and Air
Authors: Du Chengrong , Zhao Dongbiao
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this paper is to design a mechanism to drive a propeller deform between an aerial shape and an aquatic shape. This mechanism can realize the deformation of blade angle, radius, blade twist angle distribution and blade section thickness. Inspired by the Kresling origami structure and utilizing its rotation-folding motion characteristics, a propeller hub structure with variable blade angle is designed. Through the motion analysis of spherical four-bar mechanism, a blade deformation unit (S-unit) with extensional-torsional kinematic characteristics is designed. A rib support structure fixed to the linkages of S-unit is designed to achieve the change of blade section thickness. Based on motion analysis, the coordinate transformation method is used to establish the relationship between propeller shape and deformation mechanism. The deformation of blade extension, blade twist distribution, blade section thickness are analyzed. The deformation ability of the proposed structure is verified by kinematic simulation and rapid prototyping based on 3-D printing.
Average Case $(s, T)$-Weak Tractability of $L_2$-Approximation with Weighted Covariance Kernels
Authors: Chen Jia , Yan Huichao
Published: October 2024

We study multivariate $L_2$-approximation problem $\textrm{APP}_d$ defined over a Banach space in the average case setting. The space is equipped with a zero-mean Gaussian measure with weighted covariance kernel which depends on parameter sequences \texorpdfstring{$\a=\{\az_j\}_{j\in\N}$ and $\ba=\{\bz_j\}_{j\in\N}$}{} with $1 0$. In this paper two interesting weighted covariance kernels are considered, which model the importance of the covariance kernels. Under the absolute error criterion or the normalized error criterion, we discuss \texorpdfstring{$(s,t)$}{}-weak tractability of the \texorpdfstring{$L_2$}{}-approximation problem $\textrm{APP}=\{\textrm{APP}_d\}_{d\in\N}$ with the above two weighted covariance kernels for some positive numbers $s$ and $t$ in the average case setting, where \texorpdfstring{$(s,t)$}{}-weak tractability means that how the information complexity depends on $d$ and $\va^{-1}$ for large dimension $d$ and small threshold $\va$. In particular, for all $s>0$ and $t\in(0,1)$ we find the matching sufficient and necessary condition on the parameter sequences \texorpdfstring{$\a=\{\az_j\}_{j\in\N}$ and $\ba=\{\bz_j\}_{j\in\N}$}{} to obtain average case \texorpdfstring{$(s,t)$}{}-weak tractability under the absolute error criterion or the normalized error criterion.
Effects of a Floss Band on Ankle Range of Motion, Balance, and Gait in Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Study
Authors: Moon Byoung-Hyoun , Kim Ji-Won
Published: October 2024

Background/Objectives: Stroke patients generally have balance and gait dysfunction due to decreased range of motion (ROM) and muscle strength of the ankle joint. A therapist can apply a floss band to enhance ROM, pain control, jumping performance, strength, myofascial release, and recovery from fatigue. This study compared the immediate effects of floss band application on ankle ROM, balance, and gait ability in stroke patients.; Methods: This study randomized 40 chronic stroke patients to either the floss (n = 20) or sham (n = 20) band group. Outcome measures were ankle ROM, weight bearing lunge test (WBLT) performance, standing balance, and gait ability. Outcome measures were assessed at baseline and immediately after applying the floss or placebo band.; Results: There were significant improvements in dorsiflexion (DF), WBLT, static balance, and foot strike in those who used the floss band compared to the sham group (all p < 0.05).; Conclusions: The floss band improved ankle DF, balance, and gait, indicating that it is a feasible therapeutic method for improving ankle DF, balance, and gait in chronic stroke patients.
Enhancing students’ pro-environmental behavior through project-based learning
Authors: Azrai Eka Putri , Heryanti Erna , Ramadhani Verdiana , Ilyas Marlina
Published: October 2024

The waste problem that continues to increase throughout the pandemic shows that humans are still carrying out activities that only benefit themselves without caring about nature. This destructive behavior can be changed through an educational process that increases pro-environmental behavior. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the project-based learning model implementation of high school students on environmental change material to improve students’ pro-environmental behavior. The method used is quasi-experimental using the Discovery Learning model in the control class and the Project Based Learning model in the experimental class. This research was conducted at a senior high school in Jakarta. The research sample consisted of 60 students who were selected by random sampling with 30 students in each class. The pro-environment behavior instrument was adapted from Kasier and Wilson consisted of 40 statements. Data analysis used t-test and the results showed a significance value of 0.002. It can be concluded that using project-based learning model can improve the pro-environmental behavior of high school students. The N-Gain test was also carried out, and turns out the effectiveness of the learning model in both classes was low. This can be happened because teachers are still not used to the Project Based Learning model. In the future, it is still necessary to conduct research involving other factors that affect pro-environmental behavior in the application of learning in schools.