bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Some specific features of the anatomy of the hepatobiliary system and the composition of bile in laboratory animals
Authors:   Research and manufacturing company “Home оf Pharmacy”, Sultanova K.T. , Miroshnikov M.V. , Kryshen K.L.
Published: February 2024

Bile acids are important signaling molecules involved in the regulation of lipid and glucose metabolism, maintenance of metabolic and energy homeostasis. Mice, rats, guinea pigs and rabbits are used as model organisms in pharmacodynamic studies. This is due to the availability of these animals, economic benefits and anatomical features of the hepatobiliary system. Notable differences in bile acid composition between laboratory animals and humans can play an important role and can reduce the translational value of data obtained using a particular test system. The choice of a particular animal species for pharmacodynamic studies of potential therapeutic agents should be based on several factors, which may include anatomo-physiological similarity of the hepatobiliary system and biochemical features of bile. It is these factors that are fundamental in the study of new pharmacologic agents and interpretation of the data obtained. The aim of the review is to compare some species-specific anatomo-physiological features of the hepatobiliary system, as well as to highlight the main aspects of bile production and bile acid metabolism in the most commonly used laboratory animals (mice, rats, guinea pigs and rabbits) both among themselves and with those in humans. Mice and rats are fairly common test systems, but the presence of muricholic acids limits their translatability. In addition, the small body size of mice can cause difficulties in the operative manipulations associated with the bile sampling procedure. The use of rats in contrast to mice does not cause such difficulties, but they lack a gallbladder, which accounts for the anatomical difference with the human hepatobiliary system. The rabbit has an optimal body size and anatomical similarity of the biliary system to that of humans, but the quantitative predominance of biliverdin and deoxycholic acid is a factor in the differences from humans. The guinea pig also has an optimal body size and anatomical similarity to the human hepatobiliary system, a high rate of choleresis and a generally similar bile acid composition, and a sufficient number of experimental model pathologies have been developed for it. The described qualities of laboratory animals, comparability or differences from those in humans indicate the need for a reasonable choice of a relevant test system taking into account the peculiarities of each of them.
Solid Rubber Fenders to Prevent Structural Damage in a Lowspeed Collision Between a Ship-Shaped Offshore Installation and a Shuttle Tanker Working Side-by-Side in Offloading Operation
Authors: Kim Heong Jin , Park Sang Min , Thomas Giles , Paik Jeom-Kee
Published: February 2024

Ships and ship-shaped offshore installations are commonly equipped with pneumatic or solid rubber fenders to absorb kinetic energy during collisions, thereby reducing structural damage. The energy absorption capacity of these fenders must be precisely evaluated via reliable experimental, analytical, and numerical methods to ensure that the fenders are capable of preventing collision-associated structural failures. Accordingly, this study developed computational modelling techniques for analysing the energy absorption capacity of solid rubber fenders. Modelling was performed using LS-DYNA, a commercial software package for finite element simulation, and the developed models were validated by comparison with data from crushing tests on two types of solid rubber fender models – circular tube and V-shaped rubber fenders. The validated computational models were applied to examine a case study of a low-speed collision between a Suezmax class shuttle tanker and a very-large-crude-oil-carrier (VLCC) class ship-shaped offshore installation working side-by-side in offloading operation, with the latter equipped or not equipped with V-shaped rubber fenders, respectively. The results revealed that such fenders were effective protection against structural damage in such a collision scenario.
Assessment of Seafarers’ Mental Workload: A Study on High Speed Craft
Authors: Kartoglu Cem , Senol Yunus Emre , Kum Serdar
Published: February 2024

High speed craft has become prominent in maritime industry. Sophisticated electronic navigation equipment on bridge increases mental demands of high speed craft navigator. In the present study, mental workload of high speed craft navigators has been assessed in terms of bridge navigation operations. For this purpose, the pairwise comparison of the effects of Electronic Chart Display and Information System, Automatic Radar Plotting Aid, Automatic Identification System and autopilot on mental workload and Revised NASA Task Load Index questionnaires were carried out. High speed craft navigators sorted berthing, unberthing, navigation in coastal waters, navigation in restricted waters, and navigation on open sea operations according to their mental workload levels. In addition, they indicated the factors mostly affecting mental workload and the remarkable suggestions to keep the optimum level of mental workload. As result of these findings, considerations have been made for increasing the safety of high speed craft navigation.
The Role of Emotion Regulation as a Mediator Between Difficulties in Emotion Regulation and Aggression and Bullying Behavior in Motorcyclists with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Authors: Shafiei Elham , Karimi Rouzbahani Arian , Nademi Arash , Jafarpour Molouk
Published: February 2024

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be a cause of criminal behavior, affecting various aspects of an individual's mental health. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of difficulties in emotion regulation on psychiatric symptoms among patients with mild TBI. Methods: This research was a retrospective cohort study that included 120 motorcyclists with mild TBI referred to the psychiatric clinic of Shahid Mostafa Khomeini Hospital, Ilam, during a 23-month period from January 2017 to March 2019. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling with P < 0.05. Results: The results of AMOS analyses revealed a direct path from maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies and an indirect path from adaptive cognitive emotion regulation to the relationship between difficulties in emotion regulation (DERS), bullying behavior, and aggression in 120 motorcyclists with TBI. Conclusions: Reducing TBI rates, which is a major public health necessity, may have benefits in terms of reducing crime and improving clinical services.
The COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact on the Anxiety of Radiographers in Kermanshah, Iran
Authors: Salehi-Zahabi Saleh , Ghazikhanlou Karim , Talebi Kasra , Cheraghi Zahra , Veismorady Maryam
Published: February 2024

Background: The emerging COVID-19 virus in the world has resulted in psychological concerns and issues, including anxiety, which in turn causes problems in both mental and physical dimensions in people; In the meantime, it is necessary to study the anxiety of health staff, especially radiographers, who are at the forefront of dealing patients with suspected corona disease. Objectives: To evaluate how the COVID-19 epidemic has affected the anxiety levels of radiographers in Kermanshah, Iran, examining the factors contributing to heightened anxiety and proposing potential strategies for mitigation. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, which employed a descriptive-analytical approach and a readily available sampling method, 102 radiographers who worked in various hospital wards in western Iran's educational and medical centers participated. The Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS) was the instrument used to collect the data. Results: According to the presented scores, 13 participants (12.7%) had no anxiety or mild mental anxiety, 75 participants (73.5%) had moderate mental anxiety, and 13 participants (12.7%) had severe mental anxiety. 87 participants (85.3%) had moderate physical anxiety, and 15 participants (14.7%) had severe physical anxiety. Conclusions: Radiographers' anxiety should be taken into account, as it can have adverse effects on their mental and physical well-being. It is crucial to prioritize the health of hospital staff and prevent any decrease in the efficiency of radiographers.
A Comparative Study of the Diagnostic Value of Once and Twice Nasopharyngeal, Oropharyngeal, and Anal Swabs, and Saliva Specimens in COVID-19 Infection
Authors: Sanaei Dashti Anahita , Hassani Amir Hossein , Mohammadrezaee Maryam , Najafi Masoud , Tabatabai Esfehani Azita , Namayandeh Mandana , Salami Soulmaz , Eizadpanah Samaneh , Jamalidoust Marzieh
Published: February 2024

Background: Since the emergence of COVID-19 and the pandemic declaration, this disease has become the top priority for global healthcare systems. The standard diagnostic tool for COVID-19 involves conducting imaging studies alongside real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests on nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal samples. Objectives: Given the potential extrapulmonary involvement of COVID-19, our objective was to evaluate the diagnostic effectiveness of double pharyngeal sampling, as well as the use of saliva and anal swabs. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 102 pediatric patients suspected of having COVID-19. After the routine nasopharyngeal sampling, additional samples were collected from the nasopharynx, saliva, and anal canal. These samples were subjected to RT-PCR testing using Taq Man's probe-based technology. The statistical analysis included sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, and Kappa agreement measurement. Results: In this study, with a COVID-19 prevalence of 92.2%, we compared the diagnostic efficacy of different methods. When having at least one positive sample was considered the gold standard, double nasopharyngeal sampling exhibited the highest sensitivity, followed by RT-PCR of saliva and anal swabs (94.9%, 92.9%, and 91.9%, respectively). When double sampling was considered the gold standard for diagnosis, saliva RT-PCR showed the highest sensitivity and negative predictive value (93.6% and 40.0%, respectively). However, there was no significant difference in the specificity and positive predictive value between anal swabs and saliva RT-PCR. However, when anal swabs and saliva were compared with only one nasopharyngeal sample, anal swabs performed slightly better than saliva. Conclusions: While the combination of double sampling from the nasopharynx and oropharynx, along with anal swabs and saliva, proved effective for diagnosing COVID-19, routine use of these methods may not be cost-effective. However, during periods of epidemic control, when comprehensive case identification is crucial, these methods may warrant consideration for more extensive investigations.
Observational Study of the Changes in Skin Thickness Among Children with Atopic Dermatitis Treated with Topical Mometasone Furoate 0.1% Cream
Authors: Lee Wai Quen , Manogalan Kishore , Wong Pik Li , Che Daud Che Zubaidah , Kader Ibrahim Sabeera Begum , Leong Kin Fon
Published: February 2024

Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) affects up to 20% of children worldwide and, as of now, it has no cure. The primary treatment for AD in children involves the use of topical corticosteroids. Objectives: Our objective was to evaluate the potential for skin atrophy caused by the application of mometasone furoate 0.1% cream in children with moderate to severe AD. Methods: This study was a single-center, prospective cohort study involving 22 children aged 6-12 years with moderate to severe AD. The children applied topical mometasone furoate 0.1% cream for 6 weeks in a non-occlusive manner. We conducted dermoscopic and ultrasonographic assessments of skin atrophy at 0, 2, and 6 weeks into the treatment. Results: All patients exhibited an improvement in skin erythema. At the beginning of the study, 91% of the patients had mild to moderate erythema, while 9.1% had severe erythema. After 6 weeks of using topical mometasone, 27.3% had mild erythema, and 72.7% had completely resolved erythema (P
Český literární internet a modelový recenzent
Authors: Hartmanová Pavla
Published: February 2024

This study explores the specific characteristics of literary reviewers, identified in the Czech Literary Internet project (2017–2021), who publish on websites and in electronic journals with focus on literature. The main goal of the study is to challenge certain stereotypes associated with the category of online authors and digital literature in general. The data was acquired in bibliographical format MARC21, and the final dataset contained 11,019 items covering the period 1998–2021. The dataset included 59 e-sources on various topics. The dataset was analysed for information regarding gender, age, publication activity, and publishing houses or genres reviewed. The quantitative findings produced by this analysis allowed us to visualize data in the format of a timeline and, at the same time, explore trends in certain reviewers' behaviour. The results indicate that the online environment is gender-balanced, with the majority of reviewers being over 30 years old. They typically publish in a single electronic source for several years. Further research will require the collection of additional data comparing e-sources of the same type, as well as more information about the authors' year of birth.
Periferias Urbanas
Authors: Peremiquel Lluch Francisco , Vilches Valenzuela Francisca Isabel
Published: February 2024

Quaderns de Recerca en Urbanisme (QRU) en su número 14 recoge trabajos de investigación que abordan el desafío de las periferias urbanas. Desde una visión global, las contribuciones a este número suponen la interpretación de una realidad compleja y diversa, que responde a la representación de ámbitos tan generalizables como específicos. La intención de organizar los trabajos aquí presentados no solo era la de reflexionar sobre periferias concretas, sino que también, sobre formas de aproximación en diferentes ámbitos y escalas, prototípicos y generalizables. Periferias que proliferan por el mundo y de las cuales aún hoy, se desconoce mucho de sus haberes y saberes.
Analisis Pengaruh Adopsi Teknologi Finansial, Kepercayaan Nasabah, dan Regulasi Terhadap Penggunaan Layanan Keuangan Digital
Authors: Judijanto Loso , Destiana Rina , Sudarmanto Eko , Suprapti Ida Ayu Putri , Harsono Iwan
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini menyelidiki hubungan yang rumit antara adopsi Teknologi Finansial (Fintech), Kepercayaan Nasabah, Persepsi Regulasi, dan Penggunaan Layanan Keuangan Digital. Sampel yang terdiri dari 150 orang yang secara aktif terlibat dalam layanan keuangan digital diteliti dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif yang komprehensif. Statistik deskriptif, analisis faktor konfirmatori, dan pemodelan persamaan struktural digunakan untuk menilai hubungan dan kecocokan model. Hasilnya menunjukkan hubungan positif yang signifikan antara Adopsi Fintech dan Penggunaan Layanan Keuangan Digital, yang dimediasi oleh Kepercayaan Konsumen. Selain itu, Persepsi Regulasi yang positif juga ditemukan mempengaruhi Kepercayaan Nasabah dan Penggunaan Layanan Keuangan Digital. Studi ini memberikan wawasan yang berharga bagi para pembuat kebijakan, lembaga keuangan, dan penyedia Fintech, yang menekankan pentingnya kerangka kerja regulasi, kepercayaan pengguna, dan desain yang berpusat pada pengguna dalam mendorong adopsi layanan keuangan digital secara luas.
Workshop Pemanfaatan Media Canva Sebagai Inovasi Pembelajaran Guru di SMP Negeri 1 Indralaya
Authors: Alfiandra  , Alfaraby Farhan , Apriliani Taufik , Maimunah  , Rianti Wenni , Nopianur Yose Ari
Published: February 2024

Workshop pemanfaatan media canva sebagai inovasi guru dalam pembelajaran bertujuan untuk memperoleh pengetahuan dan keterampilan baru bagi guru. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendampingan melalui beberapa tahapan kegiatan yaitu: pertama; Tahapan perizinan terhadap pihak sekolah Kedua; Tahapan pelaksanaan kegiatan yang dilakukan dengan agenda pemberian materi cara penggunaan aplikasi canva, sekaligus praktik langsung. Sasaran kegiatan ini adalah guru-guru aktif SMP Negeri 1 Indralaya yang berjumlah 15 orang. Evaluasi dilakukan untuk melihat sejauh mana pemahaman dan keterampilan peserta pelatihan dalam memanfaatkan aplikasi Canva serta dampaknya terhadap proses pembelajaran di kelas Hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa setelah mengikuti kegiatan workshop guru di SMP Negeri 1 Indralaya telah berhasil membuat media pembelajaran seperti infografis, powerpoint dan video pembelajaran. Kemudian guru yang mengikuti kegiatan workshop pemanfaatan media canva telah mampu menerapkan media pembelajaran yang telah mereka buat kedalam kegiatan pembelajaran. Efek dari kegiatan ini adalah guru sebagai peserta pelatihan sudah memiliki pengetahuan dan kemampuan dalam membuat media melalui canva. Selanjutnya guru telah menggunakan canva tersebut di dalam kelas sebagai media pembelajaran.
Menyiapkan Wirausaha Muda Perduli Pertanian di Lingkungan SMK Swasta Al-Washliyah 3 Medan
Authors: Handayani Leni , Irama Ova Novi , Wahyuni Sri , Noviani Nomi , Habibie Dian
Published: February 2024

(1) Adanya perubahan pola pikir sehingga meningkatnya kepedulian siswa SMK Swasta Al-Washliyah 3 Medan  pada bidang pertanian (2) Adanya pemahaman siswa SMK Swasta Al-Washliyah 3 Medan terhadap teknologi budidaya pertanian modern yang hemat energi namun sederhana yaitu teknologi pertanian Vertikultur dan Hidroponik (3) Terkelolanya halaman gedung SMK Swasta Al-Washliyah 3 Medan dan sekitar bangunan serta lahan pekarangan melalui budidaya tanaman sayuran hidroponik dan tanaman obat-obatan, (4) Menyiapkan jiwa kewirausahaan siswa SMK Swasta Al-Washliyah 3 Medan sebagai generasi penerus  (5) Meningkatnya kebersihan lingkungan sekolah karena terkelolanya sampah dedaunan dan limbah organik sebagai pupuk organik. Pengabdian masyarakat dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode pelatihan dan pendampingan. Agar proses pelatihan dapat terlaksana dengan baik dan mudah dipahami oleh mitra, maka dilakukan dengan beberapa tahapan, yaitu ceramah, diskusi/tanya jawab, dan praktik langsung serta pendampingan. Pengabdian masyarakat dilaksanakan bersama dengan kelompok mitra yaitu SMK Swasta Al-Washliyah 3 Medan. Dari kegiatan PKM yang dilakukan oleh tim pelaksana kegiatan PKM UMN Al-Washliyah dapat disimpulkan beberapa hal sebagai berikut : Siswa SMK Swasta Al Washliyah 3 Medan yang menjadi Mitra Pengabdian memiliki perubahan pada mind set siswa SMK yaitu sikap peduli pada bidang pertanian khususnya budidaya hidroponik dan siswa dapat membudidayakan berbagai jenis tanaman sayuran pada sistem vertikultur, hidroponik  dan berlatih kewirausahaan sehingga dari kegiatan diharapkan dapat bermanfaat dalam mendukung usaha peningkatan income generating bagi pihak sekolah. Muatan Kewirausahaan dalam lingkup pengajaran di sekolah merupakan hal baru bagi mitra, yaitu SMK Swasta Al Washliyah 3 Medan sehingga memerlukan pendampingan khusus dan lebih intens; Kemauan untuk terus belajar ke jenjang Pendidikan yang lebih tinggi membuat Siswa SMK memilih untuk melanjutkan kuliah setelah lulus studi dan ada juga yang bekerja serta ingin mencoba membuka usaha sendiri.
Bibliometric Analysis of Augmented Reality Research in Medicine
Authors: Adimart Permana Andhika Solihan Asbi , Lukito Aryo
Published: February 2024

This study aims to carry out a bibliometric analysis of the studies that have been carried out related to Augmented Reality (AR) in particular in the field of medicine. Augmented reality technology, which is becoming increasingly popular in the field of medicine, has the potential to improve medical diagnosis, treatment, and training. In this research, we perform bibliometric analysis of relevant scientific publications published in a particular period. Bibliometric analysis methodology gathers data on AR research in the field of medicine. This includes the title, author, journal where it was published, year of publication, and keyword used. The results of bibliometric analysis showed rapid progress in AR research in the field of medicine. In the last five years (2018-2023), as many as 250 publications were selected based on research criteria. This analysis reaches the conclusion that research on AR in the field of medicine is vital and increasingly recognized in the scientific community. The results of this analysis can help researchers and medical practitioners understand current trends with the use of AR in medical practice.
Educação entre reprodução e libertação: diálogo entre Pierre Bourdieu e Paulo Freire
Authors: Romera Edison
Published: February 2024

Elegemos neste artigo dois autores considerados basilares para o contexto educacional brasileiro. Pierre Bourdieu, com sua teoria reprodutivista, que afirma serem os sistemas escolares engrenagens de manutenção e legitimação das desigualdades sociais e culturais. E, Paulo Freire, que problematiza o antagonismo entre opressores e oprimidos, que se desdobra em processos de desumanização, com efeitos deletérios sobre os educandos, propondo, por conseguinte, uma pedagogia da libertação. Assim, nosso objetivo foi apresentar cada uma dessas abordagens educacionais, bourdeiusiana e freireana, com o intuito de, a partir de seu debate e entendimento complementar, contribuir com o pensamento educacional mais amplo. Neste sentido realizamos um dialogo – ou mesmo, propomos a complementariedade – entre os pensadores aqui elegidos, o que revelou uma proposta absolutamente oportuna, à proposição de uma educação descomprometida com as imposições pedagógicas tradicionais e conservadoras, por conseguinte, não críticas, objetivando que os educandos possam efetivamente desempenhar seu protagonismo com conscientização crítica, promovendo a desejável e necessária transformação social.
Popyt na zróżnicowaną dietę w polskich gospodarstwach domowych
Authors: Wolak Jacek
Published: February 2024

Demand analysis focuses mainly on the study of the relationship between consumption, prices of goods and the changing income of consumers. An attempt aiming to explain the demand for food diversity involves a slightly different approach to research on the determinants of demand. This approach searches for factors that have a statistically significant effect on the quantity and distribution of goods purchased by consumers. The aim of the study described in the article is to determine the factors that have a significant influence on the diversity of the diet in Polish households. The study uses non-identifiable microdata from the 2020 Household Budget Survey conducted by Statistics Poland. Based on the estimation of the quantile regression model, parameter estimates were obtained for the explanatory variables describing the surveyed households. The results confirm that, apart from income and household size, the level of the diversity of a diet depends on the following characteristics: the socio-economic status of the household, place of residence, and the age and education level of the head of the household. The study also shows that the effect of the analysed factors depends on the degree to which the diet is diverse. In general, the impact of the considered factors is more significant for households showing a low demand for a varied diet.
PRÁTICAS DE LEITURAS E DE LETRAMENTOS COMO CAMINHOS PARA UM PROCESSO DE ALFABETIZAÇÃO SIGNIFICATIVO
Authors: Dos Reis Hermann Amanda , Soares Zuin Luís Fernando , Bruno Zuin Poliana
Published: February 2024

This article aims to bring to the discussion the practices of reading and the importance of teacher mediation in partnership with families of children aged 2 to 4 years in the context of literacy and literacy education. The work is linked to research conducted by the "Literacy Practices and Teaching and Learning Processes of the Mother Language" research group. The theoretical and methodological framework for this discussion is based on Bakhtinian, Vygotskian, and Freirean theories. Considering reading as the production of meaning and readings and rereadings of the world, this study seeks to highlight, through data and its analysis, the importance of reading practices in Early Childhood Education schools and the beginning of the literacy process.
Now available: use DOIs with our External Links Service
Authors:   Europe PMC Team
Published: February 2024

Our External Links Service enables links to be created from articles on Europe PMC to free third-party resources that enrich our articles. Since launching the service last July we’ve been joined by providers who have set up links to an ever widening range of useful resources, including data underlying articles, press releases and plain English summaries, and article full text not otherwise held by Europe PMC – to name but a few. We now
New Horizons: A reflection on the Scientometrics Summer School and the STI 2023 Conference
Authors: Román Carlos Manuel Vilchez
Published: February 2024

Greetings from Peru, nestled in the heart of the Andes, where I find myself reflecting on two transformative events in my scientific journey: the CWTS Scientometrics Summer School (CS

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) and the 27th International Conference on Science, Technology, and Innovation Indicators (STI 2023). As a bibliometrics enthusiast for the past two decades, this experience has been nothing short of a revelation—a journey that prompted me to question
Introducing the Leiden Ranking Open Edition
Authors: Waltman Ludo , Eck Nees Jan van , Visser Martijn , Neijssel Mark , Montgomery Lucy , Neylon Cameron , Kramer Bianca , Demes Kyle , Priem Jason
Published: February 2024

When the Shanghai Ranking, also known as the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), was launched in 2003, Ton van Raan, director of CWTS at the time, sounded the alarm about the problematic way in which the ranking uses bibliometric data, for instance in attributing publications to universities.
Opening up the CWTS Leiden Ranking: Toward a decentralized and open model for data curation
Authors: Eck Nees Jan van , Visser Martijn , Waltman Ludo
Published: February 2024

The need to increase the transparency of university rankings is widely recognized, for instance in the ten rules for ranking universities that we published in 2017, in the work done by the INORMS Research Evaluation Working Group, and also in a recent report by a Dutch expert group on university rankings (co-authored by one of us). It is therefore not surprising that the announcement of the Open Edition of the CWTS Leiden Ranking in 2023 got
How to weigh up claims about cures and treatments
Authors:   Europe PMC Team
Published: February 2024

Europe PMC is delighted to be involved with  “I’ve got nothing to lose by trying it”    – a guide by charity Sense about Science and partners that enables non-specialists to evaluate claims about treatments for medical conditions. Online adverts and chat-room conversations testify to the ‘incredible’ benefits of new medicines and treatments selling the empty promise of curing the incurable.
SpringerPlus — new OA journal from Springer
Authors:   Europe PMC Team
Published: February 2024

  SpringerPlus, the new Open Access journal from Springer (and based on the PLoS One model) is now accepting manuscripts from all disciplines of science.   The journal will accept manuscripts describing original research as well as case descriptions and methods.  The submission of data reports and large datasets is actively encouraged.
UKPMC is hiring!
Authors:   Europe PMC Team
Published: February 2024

Project Manager for UKPMC We are looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join the Literature Services Team at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI) located on the Wellcome Trust Genome Campus near Cambridge in the UK. The Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating UK PubMed Central (UKPMC), a repository of 2 million full text biomedical research articles, supplemented with over 25 million abstracts, database
Why should I use Europe PMC – isn’t it just about European research?
Authors:   Europe PMC Team
Published: February 2024

I attended the UCL Neuroscience Symposium on Friday, an event showcasing work being carried out by scientists at UCL and its partners in to all areas of Neuroscience – from Developmental Neuroscience to Disorders of the Nervous System, and a lot in between!
Investing in blockchain technologies and digital assets: Accounting perspectives
Authors: Grujić Miloš , Vojinović Željko
Published: February 2024

This paper examines the complex landscape of digital currencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and distributed ledger technology (DLT), focusing on their implications within the accounting and financial reporting sector. The surge in popularity of these assets has brought about reporting challenges and complexities. The lack of comprehensive accounting standards and the digitization of financial reporting processes further compound the situation. These challenges underscore the need to update accounting practices to align with the security and transparency offered by DLT. The study examines the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for digital currency reporting, analysing their implications and potential solutions for the accounting community. Central to this exploration is the question: How can the accounting sector navigate the multifaceted challenges and harness the multifarious opportunities that stem from digital currencies, NFTs, and DLT? Using a comprehensive research approach, including a literature review, empirical analysis, case studies, and comparative analysis, this study identifies strategies for managing the reporting complexities of digital assets. It also highlights the importance of collaborative dialogue between stakeholders and regulators to ensure consistency in an evolving landscape. This paper guides the accounting and investment sector in making informed decisions, fortified by a nuanced understanding of the evolving digital asset terrain.
The role of mixed reality in the education sector
Authors: Baltezarević Ivana , Baltezarević Radoslav
Published: February 2024

Emerging technologies and the benefits they bring with them are increasingly entering every pore of society. A new trend combining virtual reality (VR) with the real world scenarios, which is reflected in mixed reality (MR) devices, primarily in the HoloLens headset, which allows users to explore the mixed reality world and control their movements (even without using their hands), are increasingly finding their way to education sector. The subject of this paper is the analysis of the impact and advantages of mixed reality (MR) devices in education, with a special focus on building communication and student cooperation in the learning process. This paper aims to inform education experts about the advantages of integrating these new technologies into the classroom to boost student motivation, enhance students' comprehension of the material being taught, and assist underachievers in overcoming obstacles to learning. The advent of immersive technologies has made it possible for students to learn remotely, which has shown to be very useful during the pandemic. Complex trainings, experiments, and group projects may now be conducted in virtual environment apart from reality, which can help students become more skilled and enthusiastic without worrying that the results will be less effective than they would be in a traditional setting.
Effects of compulsive buying on debt avoidance and self-esteem: Can brand addiction serve as a socially responsible mediator?
Authors: Alić Adi , Kadrić Ahmed
Published: February 2024

Background: Despite its controversial features, compulsive buying is gaining increasing attention in recent scientific marketing literature. A particular emphasis is focused on the overlap between compulsive purchasing and addiction to the brand, as well as an analysis of the combined effects of these two forms of addictive consuming on consumers. Purpose: This study aims to investigate the connection between brand addiction and compulsive buying, as well as the individual and combined effects of these constructs on self-esteem and debt avoidance. Testing differences between consumers of different genders was also carried out. Study design/methodology/approach: Data were gathered using a questionnaire in the form of a selfassessment that included demographic questions as well as questions about compulsive buying, brand addiction, avoiding debt, and self-esteem. Upon gathering online data in Bosnia and Herzegovina, partial least squares analysis was performed to analyze the data using structural equation modeling. Findings/conclusions: The study's findings show that brand addiction and compulsive buying are positively associated. Brand addiction serves as a beneficial mediator between compulsive buying and the goals of debt avoidance and self-esteem, acting as a counterbalance to the detrimental effects of compulsive buying. The study's findings indicate that there are no appreciable differences in the aforementioned correlations between men and women. This study offers empirical proof that compulsive buying and brand addiction are separate but related behaviors. These findings improved the conceptual implications of these two crucial ideas and provided brand managers and marketers with a useful tool for strategic brand management and strategic marketing management in general. Limitations/future research: Future research can develop conceptual models that are more appropriate, containing characteristics that predict addictive behavior, as well as models for marketing strategies that are sensitive to addictive consumption.
PROGRAM PENGEMBANGAN DAN PEREMAJAAN FASILITAS UNTUK MENUNJANG SUSTAINABILITY DESA WISATA GERBANG BANYU LANGIT
Authors: Ahmad Noesanto Dewantoro , Arizal Fauzi , Hariyanto Miftah , Wynza  Juwita Putri , Lara Yana Kainonia Thessalonica , Pebrianda Erik , Syahdani Dadan , Windarti Generika , Jitmau Demaris , Waskitho Aji Alam , Mario Tanlain Yohanis , Affan Muhammad
Published: February 2024

Gerbang Banyu Langit atau disebut GBL merupakan salah satu objek wisata di Bantul yang buka sejak April 2019. Lokasi tersebut awalnya adalah lahan bekas tambang pasir yang tidak terpakai kemudian warga dari RT 05 dan 06 Padukuhan Srimulyo, Bintaran Kulon, Piyungan, Bantul berinisiatif membersihkan dan menjadikannya taman yang nyaman terutama untuk wisata keluarga, juga untuk meningkatkan perekonomian warga sekitar. Namun pada awal tahun 2020 terjadi wabah Covid-19 dan salah satu dampak tersebut yaitu Wisata Gerbang Banyu Langit yang terpaksa lockdown dan baru dibuka kembali sekitar tahun 2021, penutupan tempat wisata menyebabkan beberapa fasilitas tidak terawat seperti kano yang bocor, banyak tumbuh eceng gondok di sungai yang menghambat aliran air, papan menu yang sudah usang. Maka dengan diadakannya kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yang bertemakan pemberdayaan potensi wilayah untuk mendukung environment sustainability desa wisata kali ini memiliki misi untuk peremajaan dan mempromosikan tempat wisata Gerbang Banyu Langit yang terdampak Covid-19 menjadi tempat wisata yang banyak disinggahi oleh wisatawan sehingga berdampak pada peningkatan perekonomian warga. Diharapkan program ini dapat meningkatkan nilai kenyamanan dan estetika di wisata Gerbang Banyu Langit.

 

Kata kunci: gerbang banyu langit, srimulyo, wisata, kano
Parlamentarische Minderheitenrechte und Obstruktion in Österreich
Authors: Lukan Matthias
Published: February 2024

In Österreich sind bereits seit Mitte der 1980er-Jahre obstruierende Aktivitäten der Oppositionsparteien im parlamentarischen Verfahren zu beobachten. Der Gesetzgeber und die parlamentarische Praxis haben seit den 1980ern unterschiedliche Instrumente entwickelt, um der Gefahr der Obstruktion der parlamentarischen Tätigkeit im Nationalrat[1] durch die missbräuchliche Ausübung von Minderheitenrechten zu begegnen, ohne gleichzeitig Minderheitenrechte völlig auszuschließen. Diese Abwägung ist nicht in allen Fällen geglückt und effektiv. Der Gedanke, dass im parlamentarischen Verfahren im Widerstreit von Mehrheit und Minderheit über unterschiedliche Interessenlagen ein politischer Konsens entstehen kann und soll, scheint dabei zusehends in den Hintergrund zu treten.
Grundrechtsverwirkung und Parteiverbote gegen radikale AfD-Landesverbände (Teil I)
Authors: Hong Mathias
Published: February 2024

Das demokratische Haus in Deutschland brennt. Es ist höchste Zeit, die Instrumente der streitbaren Demokratie gegen Landesverbände der AfD einzusetzen, die mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit verfassungswidrig sind, wie die in Thüringen, Sachsen und Sachsen-Anhalt. Warum die Voraussetzungen für Grundrechtsverwirkung und Parteiverbot dort vorliegen, und die Verfassungstreue es auch verlangt, diese Anträge zu stellen, werde ich in diesem dreiteiligen Beitrag begründen. In diesem Teil werde ich darlegen, warum eine Verwirkung mit Wählbarkeitsausschluss möglich ist und deren Voraussetzungen voraussichtlich auch erfüllt sind.
Inclusión académica de estudiantes discapacitados en el Instituto Superior Tecnológico Honorable Consejo Provincial de Pichincha
Authors: Cadena Quelal Evelyn
Published: February 2024

El presente trabajo es de carácter histórico y tiene como objetivo general brindar la experiencia educativa con un grupo de estudiantes sordos e hipoacúsicos matriculados en la carrera de Tecnología en Administración de Empresas del Instituto Superior Tecnológico “Honorable Consejo Provincial de Pichincha” de Quito Ecuador. Relata de forma didáctica los pormenores en cuanto a la gestión realizada por los docentes que se enfrentaban por primera vez con una realidad desconocida en el territorio nacional. Para esto se efectuó un análisis de las diferentes etapas por donde ha transitado la institución, con el objetivo de valorar los avances alcanzados en la inclusión de estudiantes sordos a las carreras tecnológicas. El controversial problema de la inclusión, las dificultades para manejar el lenguaje de señas y el hecho generado por la inexistencia de un vocabulario técnico para las diferentes materias, creó expectativas que hubo que resolver sobre la marcha; enfrentar esta situación fue imposible sin la incorporación de intérpretes de lenguaje de señas al quehacer docente. El nuevo escenario abrió interrogantes y expectativas ante el cuerpo de docentes que enfrentaba por primera vez en el país una educación de nivel tecnológico superior con estudiantes de este tipo. Sobre la experiencia lograda para cumplir con las políticas educativas del estado ecuatoriano se inserta este trabajo, que concluye con una serie de sugerencias prácticas que pudiesen ser de utilidad para casos similares en otras regiones debido a la aceptación por parte de la comunidad sorda con esta alternativa brindada por el instituto.
La didáctica del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje
Authors: Valmaseda Valmaseda Jorge
Published: February 2024

El objetivo de este trabajo es extraer algunas consecuencias epistemológicas que posibiliten una amplitud de la racionalidad científica para dar cabida a la riqueza conceptual y terminológica prometida por la Didáctica General como ciencia del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. Su conceptualización y sus problemas actuales. En tal sentido se puntualizará la esencia del aprendizaje desarrollador, que garantiza en el individuo la apropiación activa y creadora de la cultura, propiciando el desarrollo de su autoperfeccionamiento constante, de su autonomía y autodeterminación, en íntima conexión con los necesarios procesos de socialización, compromiso y responsabilidad social. El objetivo general de la misma es sistematizar las principales ideas que sustenta esta ciencia, a partir de su surgimiento con la propuesta de la obra capital de Juan Amos Comenio “La Didáctica Magna”. Se propiciará la creación de espacios comunicativos para la participación activa en la construcción de conocimientos y la revelación de valores, que coadyuve al desarrollo de un pensamiento creador, a través de un método constructivista relacional sistémico explicativo, de matiz hermenéutico-analógico-icónico y ecosófico. Los resultados preliminares del estudio realizado se sintetizan en la exposición de las principales ideas a desarrolladas entorno al tema, tales como: la didáctica como ciencia y su polémica, problemas epistemológicos de la didáctica actual y sus leyes; así como las dimensiones del proceso docente-educativo. Se concluye examinando, desde la metacognición, el sistema de procesos cognitivos sobre los propios conocimientos y los procesos de su adquisición, para afianzar la significación teórico-práctica del domino y aplicación en el desempeño docente
Perspectivas de las carreras tecnológicas en el Ecuador
Authors: Vivas Sánchez Yuderquis Dorgelis
Published: February 2024

El trabajo investigativo presentado tiene la finalidad de valorar el impacto y las proyecciones de la educación técnica y tecnológica en el Ecuador. Para esto se realizó una investigación bibliográfica, en la cual se analizaron diferentes documentos oficiales emitidos entre los años 2015-2019, los cuales tienen como elemento común, los avances alcanzados por las carreras técnicas y tecnológicas. En América Latina se aprecia un marcado auge por las nuevas generaciones que optan por estos estudios, los cuales permiten en un corto tiempo insertarse en el mercado laboral con un elevado nivel teórico-práctico. El Ecuador ha ofrecido gran importancia a estas carreras manifestándose en las nuevas políticas gubernamentales reflejadas en el régimen académico del Consejo de Educación Superior, esto ha traído consigo un aumento en la matrícula de los Institutos Superiores Tecnológicos que son las instituciones encargadas de ofertar estos estudios. Se defiende la idea que la popularidad, así como la cantidad de estudiantes que desean ingresar por las carreras técnicas y tecnológicas aumentará, sin embargo se deben ofertar una mayor cantidad de opciones de acuerdo a los intereses particulares y sociales que permita acceder a la mayor cantidad de población posible, así como a un mayor mercado laboral
Tecnólogos en Asistencia Administrativa de cara a los requerimientos laborales de las Empresas
Authors: Echeverría Ruiz Carmita del Rocío
Published: February 2024

El acelerado desarrollo de las tecnologías de información y comunicación ha generado el uso de herramientas que ponen en cuestionamiento las necesidades de recursos humanos en funciones de asistencia administrativa, motivando la investigación de los requerimientos actuales del perfil profesional que responda a las expectativas del mercado laboral. El objetivo de esta investigación es mostrar las características actuales en cuanto a competencias laborales que demandan las empresas y organizaciones, para profesionales asistentes de gerencia y administrativos. La formación profesional en administración ha tenido una evolución reconocida, sin embargo, exige una formación integral para su desempeño con conocimientos técnicos, habilidades, destrezas y actitudes alineados a los retos del desarrollo empresarial, tecnológico y humanista que caracteriza la función administrativa y de gestión de negocios; generándose la vinculación entre docencia y sector productivo, con un compromiso de apoyo desde la academia. Se aplicó una encuesta al sector empresarial pequeño y mediano de Quito; y de empleabilidad a los egresados del Instituto Superior Tecnológico Honorable Consejo Provincial de Pichincha, identificándose la necesidad de asistentes administrativos. Como funciones importantes se destacan: finanzas, ventas y marketing, gestión documental, atención al usuario, asistencia a gerencia y trámites internos. Se valoran las capacidades por formación para el desempeño de funciones, identificando falencias en idioma extranjero, labores administrativas, uso de computadoras, labores de comunicación y atención al público. El sector empresarial y en particular la mediana empresa, requieren asistentes administrativos formados en tecnología con competencias basadas en el manejo de tecnología, finanzas y atención al usuario
Atención adecuada en pandemia de una casa de Salud. Caso Hospital General Docente de Calderón
Authors: Peñaherrera Fabara Mayra Ivón , Cadena Quelal Evelyn del Carmen
Published: February 2024

El trabajo analizó la atención del Hospital General Docente de Calderón durante el periodo de pandemia provocada por la COVID-19. La investigación fue cualitativa, basándose en el análisis de fuentes documentales en relación con el proceso actual de comunicación del Hospital de Calderón, revisándose fuentes bibliográficas en las bases de datos como Scielo y Google académico; lo cual posibilitó construir críticamente los aportes cualitativos que presenta este estudio. Los resultados muestran que entre las principales características del Hospital General Docente de Calderón están que pertenece al Distrito 17D02 y se relaciona, con las poblaciones del norte de Pichincha, con 980261 habitantes; además cuenta con 158 camas para hospitalización en las áreas de pediatría, gineco obstetricia, especialidades clínicas y quirúrgicas. En esta casa de salud se han respetado protocolos en las diferentes direcciones de la gestión organizacional, priorizando las medidas impuestas por la crisis sanitaria, pero respetando los derechos de los pacientes. Al mismo tiempo se ha potenciado la información por medio de canales electrónicos permitiendo una comunicación efectiva entre el establecimiento y sus usuarios, dicha información ha sido lo más simplificada posible, evitando términos técnicos que pueden influir en la relación entre el paciente y familiares con la institución. Finalmente, se resalta el papel jugado por todo el personal, desde los responsables de áreas, el personal sanitario de apoyo, el personal administrativo y todos los que de alguna forma han contribuido, de acuerdo a su rol, a mantener la efectividad de la gestión en medio de la emergencia
Diversidad e inclusión socioeducativa en la educación infantil
Authors: López Machín Ramón , Pérez Figueiras Elfio
Published: February 2024

El presente artículo aborda elementos vinculadas a la educación inclusiva, con el objetivo de ayudar a que los profesores reflexionen al enfrentar los retos que la ciencia pedagógica presenta ante estos fenómenos en la actualidad. Se intenta mostrar la importancia de tener una visión sobre la diversidad y esta atención inclusiva que obliga a cambios en los modelos educativos contemporáneos. La educación, como fenómeno social ha existido siempre, pero en la actualidad se convierte en algo más complejo que obliga a la búsqueda de nuevas concepciones pedagógicas o lo que muchos autores han considerado como la pedagogía de las diferencias o pedagogía de la diversidad, en esencia se trata de un nuevo modelo de actuación profesional pedagógica. La idea de una institución educativa inclusiva, abierta a la diversidad, donde todos los niños puedan ingresar sin restricciones segregacionistas, racistas, excluyentes, subvalorativas, amén de los análisis psicológicos y pedagógicos que puedan mediar, positivos o negativos, favorables o en contra, que es ante todo un problema de derecho, de derecho humano, es la esencia del abordaje de presente trabajo