bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Impact of Renewable Energy Transition on Metal Market Economics: A Comprehensive Study
Authors: Reynolds Samantha , Cooper Mason , Hayes Isabella
Published: December 2023

The impact of renewable energy on the metal industry's bottom line is the focus of this study. The study aimed to learn about the changes, challenges, and opportunities that metal companies were encountering during this shift by conducting semi-structured interviews with key individuals in the metal business. This study used in-depth semi-structured interviews as its research approach. Through these in-depth interviews, we were able to learn about the metal industry from all angles and get a feel for the people working there. After sorting the interviews according to common themes, we learned a lot about how companies are adapting to the demands of renewable energy. Lithium and rare earth elements, which are essential for renewable energy applications, are receiving more attention from the industry, according to the study's findings. The ability to quickly adjust to shifting demands necessitates substantial investments in reorganizing manufacturing lines and exploring alternative methods of material extraction. In crucial respects, the difficulty of constructing a robust supply chain became apparent. Due to volatile political climates and shifting market conditions, there are dangers in the industry. So, to make the supply chain more robust and problem-resistant, we need to investigate alternative supply sources and stock types. The study's limitations stem from its qualitative methodology, which hinders the ability to draw broader statistical conclusions. Not to mention that the study only covers a limited time frame in which changes were observed. To put it simply, the research equips all participants with crucial data that aids in strategic decision-making, supply chain improvement, and market expansion. The shift toward green energy in the sector has the potential to improve sustainability and reduce environmental impacts, which would have positive social impacts. This research adds to our understanding of how the transition to renewable energy has affected the metal industry's bottom line. The essay gives a comprehensive picture of the industry's reaction and potential outcomes. There is a need to keep an eye on the company over time in order to spot trends, and the qualitative approach may make it more difficult to draw broad generalizations.
Comprehensiveness and Instructional Quality of YouTube Videos on Clinical Record-Keeping Training in Medical Education
Authors: Emre  , Kıyak Yavuz Selim
Published: December 2023

Objective
Clinical record-keeping is recognized as a core competency in medical education. This study aimed to evaluate comprehensiveness and instructional quality of videos available on the YouTube platform for teaching clinical record-keeping.
Material and Method:
YouTube was searched by using relevant keywords. Based on eligibility criteria, 59 videos were included in the study. Videos were assessed for country of origin, video length, number of likes, dislikes, comments, daily views, like ratio, and video power index. Tools to measure the quality of clinical notes, which are QNOTE and RED Checklist …, have been used to assess comprehensiveness of the videos. Instructional quality was assessed using the instructional video quality checklist (IVQC).
Results
The comprehensiveness score was 60.4 ± 17.89 (out of 100), while instructional quality score was 11.19 ± 3.61 (out of 27). IVQC scores were significantly higher in the university/professional organizations and academics compared to the others (p < 0,001). However, there was no significant difference between the groups in comprehensiveness scores (p = 0,131).
Conclusion
YouTube videos missing important rate of components of clinical record-keeping. Moreover, the instructional quality of the videos falls below half of the expected levels. These problems still persist in the videos uploaded by universities/professional organizations and academics. Therefore, YouTube videos should be used cautiously for clinical record-keeping training by medical students and medical educators.
The prevalence of pleural effusions associated with pulmonary sepsis in the respiratory department of Damascus Hospital and the treatments given between 2015-2023
Authors: Zamzoum Reem , Dahab Mohammad Louay Abu al , Bardan Husam
Published: December 2023

Introduction:
Pleural effusion is a condition that results from the accumulation of fluid between the layers of tissue lining the lungs and chest cavity. Pleural effusion can occur on its own or it can be the result of disease such as infection, malignancy, or inflammatory conditions. it is a major cause of pulmonary mortality and morbidity. Pleural effusion is a common condition in patients with pneumonia, with at least 40- 60% of patients with bacterial pneumonia developing pleural effusion of varying severity. But today, pulmonary effusion is not common due to immediate treatment with antibiotics. However, some patients develop a more fibrous reaction with frank pus in severe cases, the latter of which is referred to as empyema or thoracic empyema. Treatment of septic pleural effusion requires antimicrobial therapy, chest blasting and thoracostomy, intrapleural injections, surgery as well as supportive therapy based on a multidisciplinary approach involving thoracic surgeons, radiologists and septic disease experts. Early intervention through thoracic surgery is a crucial method of treatment, given that about 30% of patients undergoing treatment fail and require surgical intervention
Methods:
A retrospective study was conducted by collecting data from the files of patients in Damascus hospital among the years 2015 and 2023. We obtained a written consent from all patients in the group. The study excluded patients who didn’t complete the questionnaire. The study was approved by the Ethical Review Board (IRB) of the Faculty of Medicine in the Syrian Private University.
Results:
The study included 50 patients with pneumonia most of which were males (62%) whereas females formed 38% of patients. 38% of patients acquired pneumonia from society whereas 16% acquired it from the hospital and 46% of the cases were of unknown origin.
Adaptive Query Contextualization Algorithm for Enhanced Information Retrieval in Alpaca LLM
Authors: Kuo Chih-Wei , Huang Yueh-Fen , Tsai Hsiao-Ching
Published: December 2023

This study focused on the development and evaluation of an Adaptive Query Contextualization Algorithm (AQCA) within the Alpaca Large Language Model (LLM) framework. The AQCA was designed to enhance the model's capability in information retrieval by employing a novel context encoding methodology that dynamically adapted to multifaceted contextual signals derived from user search history and interaction patterns. The algorithm's efficacy was rigorously tested across various metrics, including Contextual Relevance Score (CRS), Word Prediction Accuracy (WPA), Information Retrieval Fidelity (IRF), and Response Coherence Measure (RCM). Significant improvements were observed in the augmented Alpaca LLM's performance, especially in complex scenarios such as metaphorical language understanding and domain-specific knowledge integration. Challenges related to scalability, adaptability to multilingual contexts, and integration with diverse LLM architectures were identified, emphasizing the need for continued research in these areas. The study concluded that while the AQCA marked a substantial advancement in LLMs for context-aware information retrieval, it also opened avenues for future innovations focusing on technical enhancements and ethical considerations.
Exploring the Dynamics of Sustainable Supply Chain Practices in the Textile Industry from Bangladesh Context
Authors: Aziz Fardin , Siam Saleh Ahmed Jalal , Fuad Md. Nafis , Mahbub Mubashshir Bin
Published: December 2023

This qualitative research delves into the dynamics of sustainable supply chain practices within the Bangladeshi textile industry, aiming to comprehensively examine challenges, impacts, and opportunities associated with the adoption of sustainable approaches. Employing a qualitative approach, in-depth interviews were conducted with 45 industry experts, including stakeholders, practitioners, and governmental representatives. The study reveals a landscape marked by challenges such as technological limitations, financial constraints, and regulatory gaps hindering widespread adoption of sustainable practices. Despite these hurdles, significant positive impacts emerge, encompassing improved worker welfare, reduced environmental footprints, and community development arising from sustainability initiatives. Collaborative efforts, technological innovations, and supportive policies surface as pivotal drivers for sustainable transformations. Research limitations include the study's reliance on a limited sample size and qualitative insights, suggesting the need for further quantitative research to obtain comprehensive industry-wide perspectives. Practical implications advocate for collaborative approaches, technological innovations, and policy interventions to overcome barriers and promote sustainability in the textile supply chain. The study underscores societal benefits like enhanced worker welfare, improved environmental conservation efforts, and community upliftment arising from sustainable initiatives. This research contributes by shedding light on challenges, impacts, and pathways for fostering sustainability in the textile supply chain, providing valuable insights for industry stakeholders and policymakers.
Performance Enhancement of DWDM-FSO Systems Using Modified OOK and Adaptive Detection Threshold Under ASE Noise, Atmospheric Turbulence, and Inter-Channel Crosstalk
Authors: Elsayed Ebrahim E.
Published: December 2023

This paper presents designing and analysis using a dense wavelength division multiplexing free-space optical (DWDM-FSO) communication systems and shows the noise effects, interchannel crosstalk, and atmospheric turbulence in the weak and strong turbulence with modified on-off keying (OOK) modulation. Numerical results show error floor occurs in the DWDM-FSO link using an OOK and adaptive detection threshold.
Zwischen Integration und Zusammenhalt
Authors: Engi Lorenz
Published: December 2023

Das Recht verwendet die Begriffe «Integration» und «Zusammenhalt». Das Ziel der Integration bezieht sich auf verschiedene gesellschaftliche Gruppen wie Ausländerinnen und Ausländer oder Menschen mit Behinderungen. Der Begriff weist darüber hinaus auch eine Bedeutungsdimension auf, in der er alle Personen einschliesst. In dieser Dimension deckt sich der Begriff mit dem des gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalts.

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En droit, les notions d'«intégration» et de «cohésion» revêtent une importance particulière. L'objectif d'intégration se réfère à différents groupes sociaux, tels que les étrangers ou les personnes handicapées. Cependant, ce terme comporte également une dimension sémantique qui comprend toutes les personnes. En ce sens, il présente des similitudes avec le concept de cohésion sociale.
La cocreación de la agenda político electoral de la candidata Delfina Gómez en Facebook mediante el estudio del logos
Authors: López Aguirre José Luis , López García Ana Teresa , De la Torre Esparza Vania
Published: December 2023

En una campaña electoral difundida en las redes sociodigitales, la enunciación de ciertos tópicos y temas (componentes del logos) por parte de candidatos y candidatas puede provocar empatía en el electorado, influir en la conformación de agenda pública y evidenciar los asuntos que más interesan no sólo al candidato, sino también a los ciudadanos, respecto de la problemática que enfrenta el país o entidad que se busca gobernar. Estos supuestos nos animaron a indagar qué tópicos y temas se externaron en las publicaciones difundidas en la red sociodigital Facebook por la entonces candidata y ahora gobernadora del Estado de México, Delfina Gómez, durante la jornada electoral que concluyó en mayo de 2023. Para dar respuesta a dicha inquietud, se diseñó y aplicó una estrategia metodológica que nos permitió identificar las entidades del logos que especialmente motivaron el interés en los usuarios de Facebook y, en consecuencia, descubrir cómo se construyó la agenda político electoral en esta red sociodigital.
LA FORMACIÓN EN COMPETENCIAS DOCENTES PARA DESARROLLAR A LOS MEJORES PROFESORES UNIVERSITARIOS
Authors: Alemán Juárez Armando , Alfaro Ávila Julio César , López Bátiz Mónica
Published: December 2023

¿Cuáles son las competencias docentes que la universidad necesita desarrollar para fomentar la excelencia docente en sus profesores? A partir de una metodología documental, esta investigación busca responder esta pregunta al describir el proceso de documentación llevado a cabo por el centro de profesores de una universidad privada de la Ciudad de México, para definir las competencias que componen el Perfil de competencias docentes, a través de la revisión y el análisis sistemático de 20 fuentes sobre este tema.Las fuentes fueron seleccionadas con base en tres criterios: 1) vigencia, de acuerdo con la literatura científica sobre competencias docentes; 2) autoría, avalada por algún organismo de autoridad en el tema o, 3) validez como documento interno a la universidad, relacionado con el desarrollo de competencias docentes. Además de la literatura sobre competencias docentes, el marco referencial partió de la noción propuesta por Ken Bain (2007) sobre «excelenciadocente», la cual refiere a los mejores profesores universitarios como quienes logran que sus alumnos alcancen resultados extraordinarios de aprendizaje.
Del resultado de este trabajo de análisis y síntesis, se establecieron 19 competencias:1. Compromiso con la filosofía institucional;2. innovación educativa e integridad académica;3. liderazgo docente;4. planeación didáctica;5. ejecución didáctica y evaluación didáctica;6. gestión del entorno digital;7. pedagogía digital y creaciones digitales para el aprendizaje;8. comunicación;9. aprendizaje continuo;10. apertura al cambio;11. creatividad;12. resolución de problemas;13. gestión del conflicto;14. inteligencia emocional;15. trabajo colaborativo y,16. pensamiento crítico.
LA COMUNICACIÓN INTERNA EN ORGANIZACIONES EDUCATIVAS DE NIVEL SUPERIOR: UNA REVISIÓN SISTEMÁTICA (2012-2022)
Authors: Canul Alcocer Jazibi Abigail , López Gamboa Galo Emanuel
Published: December 2023

El objetivo del trabajo es identificar las contribuciones que la comunicación interna asume en el funcionamiento de las organizaciones educativas de nivel superior, mediante el análisis del estado actual de las investigaciones en el tema. Para esto se realizó una revisión sistemática siguiendo la metodología PRISMA. Con la búsqueda de artículos en las bases de datos abiertas Redalyc y Dialnet, y en las bases cerradas Ebsco-Academic Search Ultimate, Ebsco-Business Source Complete y Web of Science se partió de 328 artículos, a los cuales se les aplicaron cuatro filtros, resultando un corpus final de 18 artículos. Los principales hallazgos determinaron que el tema se ha desarrollado mayormente por autores de América Latina; las investigaciones toman en cuenta a todos los agentes educativos (estudiantes, docentes, administrativos y directivos) y principalmente existen cuatro enfoques: la comunicacióninterna y su relación con otros elementos; desde el abordaje de la inclusión de los medios digitales; como parte del funcionamiento organizacional, y desde la formación de los profesionales de la comunicación. Se concluye que la comunicación interna se considera un elemento importante para el cumplimiento de los objetivos organizacionales y la generación de motivación, el sentido de pertenencia y la integración de todo el personal. No obstante, se contempla como implícita en el funcionamiento de las organizaciones educativas, por lo cual no se realizan procesos de planeación, desarrollo y evaluación específicos. Debe prestársele mayor atención a la comunicación interna para explotar su potencial como estrategia de mejora de las organizaciones educativas.
LA COMPETENCIA EVALUATIVA DEL APRENDIZAJE EN LA FORMACIÓN DOCENTE DESDE EL ENFOQUE EN COMPETENCIAS. REFLEXIÓN DESDE LA TEORÍA Y LA PRÁCTICA
Authors: Ramos Ramírez Briseda Noemí , Márquez Cabellos Norma Guadalupe
Published: December 2023

El presente documento tiene como objetivo, identificar la configuración de la competencia evaluativa del aprendizaje de estudiantes en formación docente, en el marco de un programa de licenciatura, estructurado desde el enfoque en competencias. Se ha utilizado una metodología cualitativa de corte descriptiva, basada en la aplicación de un cuestionario y la observación. Los sujetos de estudio fueron 20 estudiantes de primer semestre de la Licenciatura en Enseñanza de las Matemáticas, en el marco de la asignatura Legislación y Políticas Educativas. Los resultados reflejan que la población participante, identifica y comprende el sentido e importancia de la evaluación del aprendizaje, pero sus conductas y manifestaciones no son congruentes con ese pensamiento; por tanto, se identifica que la competencia evaluativa del aprendizaje no se ha consolidado como competencia docente durante la formación de los estudiantes. Concluimos que, a pesar de la diversidad de opiniones sobre la efectividad del enfoque en competencias como eje curricular, continúa vigente en el currículo de muchas instituciones de educación superior en México. Asimismo, consideramos que el enfoque favorece la implementación de propuestas educativas formadoras de docentes, en las que se impulsa, entre otras competencias, la competencia evaluativa del aprendizaje.
Criminal offenses against finances under the draft of the new Criminal Code of Ukraine
Authors: Dudorov Oleksandr Oleksiiovych , Movchan Roman Oleksandrovych
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to the analysis of the provisions of the project of the new Criminal Code of Ukraine, devoted to imposing liability for criminal offenses against finances. It has been established that, despite the generally innovative and progressive nature of these provisions, some of them are debatable. The conclusions of the article include suggestions aimed at their improvement.

In particular, it has been proven that the circumstances proposed in the project, which increase the severity of financial crimes, are partly such that they contradict requirements for the content of qualifying features developed in the criminal law doctrine as a means of differentiating criminal liability.

Both “separate” description of such crimes as counterfeiting money and dealing with counterfeit money, as well as classification of these offenses as crimes of the 5th degree of severity, have been criticized.

It was established that one of the serious (systemic) shortcomings of the project is the numerous inconsistencies between the degrees of severity of specific criminal offenses defined in its Special Part and the types of damage established in the General Part.

It is shown that the current version of the stimulating provision, designed for tax evasion and non-payment due to carelessness of a tax, fee or single contribution to mandatory state social insurance: a) is able to unreasonably expand the subject composition of these crimes at the expense of persons who voluntarily participate in the system of mandatory state social insurance; b) does not take into account the fact that the subject of tax crimes and the organization which is legally the payer of tax and social contributions do not coincide.

The expediency of a clearer delineation of such crimes as credit fraud and theft, as well as specifying the actions that will constitute the crime of “abuse of the financial interests of the European Union”, is indicated.

The debatable clauses inherent in the definition of a predicate act are defined. The impropriety of singling out such form of the objective side of legalization (laundering) of assets (income) obtained through criminal means, as providing assistance to a person involved in legalization (laundering) to avoid liability for what he did, has been proven.

Key words: criminal offenses against finance, money counterfeiting, payment means and instruments, credit fraud, tax evasion, money laundering, legalization, assets obtained through crime, predicate act, differentiation of criminal liability.
Subject of prevention of road traffic offences: concept, features, classification, practical significance
Authors: Golina Volodymyr Vasylovych
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to consideration of a number of fundamental issues related to the subject of prevention of motor vehicle offences, its main features, classifications, and the system of subjects. It is argued that the essence of preventing criminal manifestations is to eliminate or limit their determinants - causes and conditions. The study confirms the conclusion that the driving force, the dominant cause is the human factor, consciousness, will, emotions, interests of offenders, which requires activities, measures, and means which, in combination, can have a real impact on road traffic. In this regard, the author defines the subject of accident prevention, the main feature (among others) of which is the ability and capacity to eliminate or limit the criminogenic effect of "vulnerable" links in the deterministic chain of these offences using its respective resource potential. It is proposed to create a new or activate existing structures. Similar bodies have been created in many countries around the world, which have achieved significant positive results on the path of professionalisation and specialisation of actors, moving towards Vision Zero.

The author classifies subjects according to the criterion of the functional purpose of their main activity. According to this criterion, 4 groups of entities are distinguished: entities for which preventive activity in the criminological sense is: the main, one of the main, function within other types of activity, informal public duty. It turned out that the first group of subjects of prevention is not represented in Ukraine on a permanent or long-term basis.

The author makes a number of proposals regarding the creation of the first group of subjects, and critical remarks are made regarding the statement that the country has a system of crime prevention and its manifestation such as road traffic offences with grave consequences. Such a system has not been built in Ukraine.
Criminal influence in information security crimes and the establishment or dissemination of criminal influence as a criminal offense against public safety: ratio problem
Authors: Maksymenko Anton
Published: December 2023

Scientific article devoted to the study of the concept of «criminal influence» in its various criminal law meanings. The subject of the author's scientific interest is the relationship between the concept of "criminal influence" as a component of complicity - in the commission of a criminal offense by prior conspiracy by a group of persons in the field of information security and as a component of establishing or spreading criminal influence as a criminal offense against public safety.

The content of establishing or spreading criminal influence as an independent socially dangerous act and as an element of criminal acts when committing criminally punishable acts in the field of information security is disclosed. Attention is focused on the main forms of criminal influence during the commission of criminal offenses in the field of information security. Formulated author's proposals regarding the levels of criminal influence.

The issue of the criminal-legal qualification of acts related to the establishment or expansion of criminal influence has recently developed. And already published scientific works that deserve attention and their study and analysis. At the same time, for the field of information security, the problem of qualification of illegal acts using such a feature as the establishment or spread of criminal influence has not yet acquired an adequate level of research. The issue of distinguishing criminal influence as a component of the commission of a criminal offense based on a prior conspiracy by a group of persons and as an independent criminal offense provided for in Art. 255-1 of the Сriminal code of Ukraine.

The current state of development of relations in the field of information technologies has a steady trend towards the total digitalization of all social processes without exception. The expanded use of information technologies during the collection and processing of personal data of a person, the transfer of financial transactions to a cashless form and even the availability of personal electronic documents - all this in its entirety significantly simplifies the process of developing social relations, realizing the rights of a person and satisfying his interests. At the same time, similar trends lead to the reorientation of criminal influence from real to virtual space, which contributes to the spread and modernization of crime in the field of information relations.
THE CONCEPTS OF "FINDING THE OTHER" AND "TRANSGREDIENT" AS THE BASIS OF THE INTERPRETATION OF THE STAGE SYNTHESIS OF THE ARTS
Authors: Arefieva Anna
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the article is to define the aesthetic phenomenon of the anthropological border in the context of the synthesis of arts. The research methodology is presented using comparative and systemic approaches. Among the philosophical methods, the transcendental method (identification of the other as an a priori aesthetic act), the phenomenological method (definition of the dispositive of the aesthetic act as empathy, dialogue), the dialectical method (definition of the dialectic of the exchange of places in being, according to M. Bakhtin, as prerequisites for the transgression of estesis), which provide an opportunity to carry out a philosophical and anthropological analysis of the synthesis of arts as a dynamic integrity in the context of possible, existing and post-existing modes of existence of an artistic work. Conclusions. The apex of the evolution of the scene from its ontological understanding as a subject-spatial context of action to an event that marks the beginning and end of the action, and the event itself as temporality becomes the carrier of the modern image of being, is an interactive scene where the presence of the other is eliminated. Postmodern naturalism, against which Vs. Meyerhold, P. Brook and others.
THE CORRELATION OF FREEDOM AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE PHILOSOPHY OF NEO-PRAGMATISM: ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE CREATIVITY OF ISAIAH BERLIN
Authors: Dzoban Оlexander , Bulich Artem
Published: December 2023

The article notes that, according to neopragmatists, the minimal freedom of an individual, protected from external intrusion, can have different names and justifications: human rights, the principle of utility, individual inviolability, categorical imperative, inviolability of the social contract, etc. These concepts are united by "negative" freedom. The evolution of human rights is analyzed from the point of view of the concept of "negative" and "positive" freedom. Berlin's point of view on the transition from the ideas of "negative" and "positive" freedom to gnosticism and despotism is analyzed.
H. PLESSNER’S HERMENEUTICS OF PHYSICALITY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF NON-VERBAL PRACTICES OF HUMAN COMMUNICATION
Authors: Ivashchenko Tetyana
Published: December 2023

The paper is devoted to certain aspects of Helmut Plessner’s philosophical and anthropological theory of laughter and crying in the context of the development of non-verbal practices of human communication. The hermeneutic potential of his hermeneutic study about forms of human expressiveness is revealed, in which the philosopher offers his own vision of hermeneutics, first, as a hermeneutic of physicality.
THE PHENOMENON OF INFORMATION CULTURE IN DOMESTIC SCIENTIFIC DISCOURSE
Authors: Prudnykova Olena
Published: December 2023

The phenomenon of information culture in modern scientific discourse was examined. The fundamental approaches to its comprehension were elucidated. The structure of information culture, comprising information literacy, information competence, and ethical norms in the utilization of information and communication technologies, as well as information itself, was analyzed. The directions for shaping information culture as a significant social issue were defined.
THE VICTIM AS A MEDIA CONSTRUCT IN THE SPACE OF BIOPOLITICS
Authors: Kovalenko Inna , Meliakova Yuliia , Kalnytskyi Eduard
Published: December 2023

The article makes sense of the phenomenon of victim construction by means of transmedia communication. The first part is devoted to the role of media technologies in the modern biopolitical space. It is emphasized that control over communication within the framework of new power paradigms is carried out by a netocratic elite – a new form of cyber-technological superpanoptism. The importance of media logic in the new system of social relations and worldview models is shown. In the second part, based on the study of the phenomena of deep mediatization, the specificity of cultural grass and sacrifice as media constructs, products of information technologies designed to reproduce biopolitical imperatives is understood.
Trend detection and change point analysis of inflows in Karuppanadhi and Gundar dams of Chittar River Basin, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Anusty J Arockia , Singh Man , Khanna Manoj , Krishnan Prameela , Shrivastava Manoj , Parihar CM , Rajput Jitendra , B Hari Krishna
Published: December 2023

Gaining insights into the patterns of hydroclimatic elements such as inflows to dams is essential to adeptly strategize and oversee water resource planning. For this study, we focused on Karuppanadhi and Gundar dams within the Chittar River Basin in Tamil Nadu. We employed various time series trend assessment methods – Mann–Kendall (MK), modified Mann–Kendall (MMK), Sen slope estimator, and innovative trend analysis (ITA). Furthermore, we conducted change point detection analysis using homogeneity tests, namely Pettitt's test, standard normal homogeneity test (SNHT), and Buishand test. The analysis was carried out across three-time scales: monthly, seasonal, and annual for 30 years (1991–2020) span. Results revealed declining trends significantly across all three timescales for the Karuppanadhi dam. Whereas for the Gundar dam, notable trends included increased patterns in January, March, December, and the winter season, while other months/seasons showed statistically decreasing trends. ITA exhibited greater sensitivity in identifying trends at monthly and seasonal scales, indicating its superior trend detection over MK and MMK methods. Change point analysis of trends identified a rising trend in August post-2017 for both dams. Other change points indicated decreasing inflow trends thereafter. Analysing trends and change points in dam inflows aid decisions on water resources management.
Rozwijanie kompetencji rodzicielskich w kontekście wsparcia dzieci z neofobią żywieniową
Authors: Sobolewska-Popko Agnieszka
Published: December 2023

Jedzenie wydaje się umiejętnością kształtowaną w sposób naturalny. Jednak u niektórych dzieci mogą występować pewne trudności w tym zakresie. Wyzwania w sferze jedzenia dotykają wszystkich sfer rozwoju dziecka, wpływają także na kompetencje społeczne. W artykule przedstawiono wyniki badań dotyczące kompetencji rodziców, rozumianych jako wiedza, umiejętności radzenia sobie w sytuacjach trudnych, w tym przypadku związanych z wybiórczym jedzeniem dzieci. Żyjemy w kulturze przesytu i shoppingu. Otoczenie dziecka często jest przebodźcowane, co może utrudniać nabywanie przez nie umiejętności, także w zakresie jedzenia.
Słowa kluczowe: kompetencje rodzicielskie, neofobia żywieniowa, wsparcie
Recursos criadores mobilizados no faz de conta de crianças com deficiência intelectual
Authors: Abreu Fabrício Santos Dias de , Silva Daniele Nunes Henrique , Costa Marina Teixeira Mendes de Souza , Mendonça Fabiana Luzia de Rezende
Published: December 2023

Este estudo investiga a brincadeira de crianças com deficiência intelectual, a partir da Teoria Histórico-Cultural, com objetivo de problematizar a representação dos papéis, o uso substitutivo dos objetos de apoio e a participação dos recursos corporais no brincar. Por meio da pesquisa microgenética, com análise de um episódio de faz de conta, ocorrido em uma escola pública brasileira, verificou-se que a brincadeira dos participantes envolveu assunção de personagens e simbolização dos objetos para composição de cenários fictícios. Esse dado aponta que esse público possui funcionamento imaginativo complexo, porém marcado por especificidades que merecem ser investigadas.
Qualidade de ensino
Authors: Ximenes Leandro Santos , Campos Pedro Humberto Faria
Published: December 2023

Este estudo visa identificar e discutir os elementos representacionais produzidos por estudantes do ensino superior público a respeito da qualidade de ensino. Para tanto, fundamentou-se na Teoria das Representações Sociais. A qualidade de ensino apresenta-se como importante fator de planejamento para os sistemas educacionais, no mundo e no Brasil. No contexto brasileiro aponta-se a ausência de estudos que discutam como os alunos das universidades, envolvidos no processo ensino-aprendizagem, representam a qualidade dos cursos frequentados. Participaram da pesquisa 307 sujeitos de uma universidade pública. Os resultados propõem uma visão da qualidade do ensino superior associada a um “sistema de elementos representacionais” vinculados a diferentes representações (do curso, do ensino e da universidade), organizada em torno das expectativas dos sujeitos em relação a uma formação profissional de qualidade. Cinco elementos representacionais foram identificados, e em sua interação apontam para um perfil de “ensino de qualidade” utilizado com critério para o grupo pesquisado.
O espaço do campo curricular nos cursos de pedagogia de instituições privadas no DF
Authors: Silva Francisco Thiago , Santos Afonso Wescley de Medeiros , Santos Daniela Pereira dos , Cruz Mara Rúbia Rodrigues da
Published: December 2023

O presente artigo tem por questão principal analisar o espaço ocupado, ou não, pelo campo curricular nas prescrições curriculares dos cursos de Pedagogia de Instituições de Ensino Superior privadas situadas no Distrito Federal, com notas elevadas no sistema E-MEC. A metodologia empregada foi: a) “estado da arte” acerca da situação da temática em bancos de dados no período de 2015-2022 e b) análise documental das prescrições legais. Preliminarmente, apontamos os seguintes resultados: a) existe uma ausência de pesquisas sobre o lugar do currículo na formação inicial de pedagogos/as; b) as reformas educacionais nacionais recentes apontam para um enfraquecimento e um esvaziamento teóricos nos cursos de Pedagogia; c) os estudos curriculares estiveram presentes nos documentos de dez cursos, pesquisados, com status de componente curricular obrigatório; e d) nos PPC’S da maioria das instituições, os estudos de currículo não expressam uma área independente.
Design, Synthesis, Characterisation, and Evaluation of Substituted
Quinolin-2-one Derivatives as Possible Anti-lung Cancer Agents
Authors: Swar Riya , Dessai Prachita Gauns , MamleDesai Shivalingrao , Chandavarkar Sachin , Phadte Soniya , Biradar Bheemanagouda
Published: December 2023

Background:

According to 2022, the estimated number of cancer cases in India was found
to be 1,461,427. Lung cancers are the leading cause of death among Indian males. Research on cancer
has been conducted to develop better treatments that are safe and effective and could be used to diagnose cancer at an early stage. It was found that quinolin-2-one possesses anticancer activity, which
led us to synthesize substituted quinolin-2-one derivatives that can provide a longer future to cancer
patients and decrease the risk of dying from cancer.

Objective:

This study aimed to carry out the design, synthesis, characterisation, and evaluation of
novel substituted quinolin-2-one analogues as possible anti-lung cancer agents.

Methods:

Compound III a/III b on reaction with acids, sodium acetate and ethylchloroacetate, substituted benzaldehyde, phthalic anhydride, and 2N sodium hydroxide yielded compounds IV a/ IV b, V
a/ V b, VI a/ VI b, VI c/ VI d, VI e/ VI f, VII a/ VII b, and VIII a/ VIII b, respectively.

Result:

Among all the synthesised derivatives, compound VII a was found to be most potent with a
MolDock score of -132.78 as compared to standard drug imatinib (-114.37) and active ligand 4- anilinoquinazoline
(-126.71). All the synthesized derivatives showed a good ADME profile, but compound
VII a showed the best ADME data among all the synthesised derivatives.

:

All the synthesised compounds were tested for their in vitro anticancer activity against the Hop-62
(human lung cancer) cell line, out of which compound VII a was found to be most potent, with a
percent control growth of -51.7% at a concentration of 80 μg/ml, which was in comparable to the
positive control, Adriamycin (-70.5%) and standard imatinib (-84.0%).

Conclusion:

Compound VII a showed the highest MolDock score and was most potent against human
lung cancer cell line Hop-62.
Colorimetric and Electrochemical Sensors for the Detection of Sarcosine,
A Potential Biomarker for Prostate Cancer: A Review
Authors: Venugopal Iyer Vaishnavi , Rajendran Rajapriya , Selvaraj Stalin
Published: December 2023

Sarcosine is currently identified as a potential biomarker for prostate cancer. It is n-methyl
derivative of glycine, which is naturally present in muscle and body tissues. Studies indicate that a
delay in the treatment of prostate cancer is often due to its diagnosis not being possible at earlier
stages. Also, plasma and urine samples with increased sarcosine concentration exhibit a higher probability
of this cancer development, therefore; it is safe to proceed with them as biomarkers. Correspondingly,
a sarcosine biosensor can be used for early detection of this cancer. Driven by this, in
this review, we have discussed various types of biosensors for the detection of sarcosine. The review
includes an overview of biosensors with their working principle, and discussion of the methodologies
used, starting from conventional chromatographic methods to exclusive nanotechnology-based biosensors.
This imbibes various techniques involved in the detection of sarcosine from urine and blood
samples. We also critically evaluated the different reports for sarcosine detection based on materials
used, techniques employed, limit of detection (LOD), linear range, sensitivity, and cost. We believe
that this review retains its novelty in providing a vision of existing advancements with intricate details
of their features, thus enabling the further development of biosensors for prostate cancer.
Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2): As an Essential Factor in Cancer Progression
Authors: Reddy Ramakkamma Aishwarya , Sai Varshini Magham , Kumar Raman Suresh
Published: December 2023

The development of cancer has been a multistep process involving mutation, proliferation,
survival, invasion, and metastasis. Of all the characteristics of cancer, metastasis is believed
to be the hallmark as it is responsible for the highest number of cancer-related deaths. In
connection with this, Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), that has a role in metastasis, are one
of the novel therapeutic targets. MMPs belong to the family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases
and are capable of degrading the components of the extracellular matrix (ECM). The role of
MMPs in ECM remodeling includes tissue morphogenesis, uterine cycling, growth, tissue repair,
and angiogenesis. During pathological conditions, MMPs play a critical role in the excessive
degradation of ECM which includes arthritis, tumour invasion, tumour metastasis, and several
other autoimmune disorders. Moreover, they are believed to be involved in many physiological
aspects of the cell, such as proliferation, migration, differentiation, angiogenesis, and
apoptosis. It is reported that dysregulation of MMP in a variety of cancer subtypes have a dual
role in tumour growth and metastasis processes. Further, multiple studies suggest the therapeutic
potential of targeting MMP in invading cancer. The expression of MMP-2 correlates with the
clinical characteristics of cancer patients, and its expression profile is a new diagnostic and
prognostic biomarker for a variety of human diseases. Hence, manipulating the expression or
function of MMP-2 may be a potential treatment strategy for different diseases, including cancers.
Hence, the present review discusses the therapeutic potential of targeting MMP in various
types of cancers and their recent patents.
Comparative Review and Outlook of Research Progress in Backscatter-based Seafloor Substrate Classification Methods
Authors: Wang Jiahui , Song Weihua , Zhu Hanhao , Chen Chao , Liu Xu , Chai Zhigang , Hong Shaohua
Published: December 2023

Background:

The seafloor is an essential ocean boundary, and the detection of seafloor
information is necessary basis for seafloor scientific research. The classification and identification
of seafloor geological types is necessary for researchers to conduct seafloor research,
military activities, and marine platform construction.

Objective:

The purpose of this paper is to summarize the progress of seafloor substrate classification
research based on backscattering and to seek a new development direction for seafloor substrate
classification research.

Method:

The literature on various types of submarine sediment attenuation geoacoustic models,
backscatter intensity calculations, and submarine substrate classification is summarized, and the
progress of theoretical research required for the positive and negative problems of submarine
substrate classification is described that include the geoacoustic parameter models based on fluid
theory, elastomer theory and poroelastic theory and submarine acoustic scattering models, including
the small roughness perturbation approximation model, the Kirchhoff approximation model,
the Kirchhoff approximation model and the Kirchhoff approximation model.

Result:

The development of the Kirchhoff approximation model, the slight slope approximation
model, the volume scattering model, and the inversion methods for seafloor substrate classification
are summarized, and breakthroughs in seafloor substrate classification are sought by summarizing
previous studies.

Conclusion:

The classification of seafloor substrate based on backscattering intensity needs the
support of a perfect geoacoustic model and scattering model, and the current research of low and
medium-frequency scattering models and multi-layer seafloor scattering models are the further
development direction in the future. Currently, the better performance of the prediction model,
geo-acoustic parameter inversion results are more than 90% accuracy, sound velocity ratio and
other parameters in the high-frequency band inversion accuracy of 98%, are able to better meet
the measured data. Finally, some patented technologies are also reported.
Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium of System Comprising Green Solvents: A
Holistic Review
Authors: Khirsariya Priyank , Parsana Vyomesh M.
Published: December 2023

The design and operation of distillation columns is based on vapor-liquid equilibrium
data, which is a necessity for the chemical industry. In recent years, chemical industry has embraced
green chemistry and sustainable development. Furthermore, green solvents are more environmentfriendly
and cleaner than conventional solvents and thus offer a good alternative. Very limited work
has been reported in the literature that focuses on the generation of isobaric/isothermal vapor-liquid
equilibrium (VLE) data of systems comprising green solvents. In this paper, reported VLE data are
explored for three emerging green solvents, such as cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME), γ-
valerolactone (GVL), and 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF). Emerging green solvents have favorable
environmental, health, and safety characteristics, making them attractive alternatives for a
wide range of applications. The study focuses on two critical separations; the extraction of formic
acid from Power-to-X chemical processes and purification of acetic acid from chemical synthesis or
fermentation processes. Both processes are integral parts of the chemical industry's sustainable development.
To facilitate these separations, accurate VLE data for these green solvents with acetic
acid/formic acid systems are essential. The paper reviews literature related to VLE data for systems
involving these green solvents. It provides insights into the experimental conditions, equipment,
analysis methods, thermodynamic models, and error-minimizing functions used in the previous studies.
The researchers can refer to this information as a useful reference prior to the VLE experimentation
and modeling of systems comprising these three green solvents. Moreover, the paper presents an
overview of recent research on green solvents and their applications, illustrating their versatility and
potential for various industrial processes. Research efforts are needed to generate VLE data for green
solvent systems and support the chemical industry in transitions towards more sustainable practices.
Current Medicinal Herbal Advances in the Management of Diabetic
Neuropathy
Authors: singh Neeru , Hamid Kulsoom , Chauhan Neha , Pandey Rupesh Kumar , Singh Lubhan
Published: December 2023

One of the most common long-term complications of diabetes is a condition known as
diabetic neuropathy. Chronic neuropathic pain is an important and debilitating disease that poses
a huge healthcare challenge. Pathogenesis includes abnormalities in the blood arteries supplying
the peripheral neurons, metabolic diseases such as myo-inositol depletion, and enhanced nonenzymatic glycation, among other things. Several metabolic processes are triggered when neurons
are under oxidative stress, and free radicals are generated. Conventional treatments for neuropathic pain are ineffective despite the abundance of medications on the market today. The use of
herbal-based natural medicines to treat hyperglycemia and its accompanying consequences is
being studied extensively in addition to the commercially available formulations already on the
market. Now that herbal formulations are becoming more common, researchers are paying more
attention to them in medication discovery. Therefore, we conducted a comprehensive assessment
of herbal medicines and plants that have been shown to have a protective effect on neuropathic
pain. Here, the therapeutic effects of each plant have been documented in several neuropathic
pain models in animals and humans. Furthermore, the various mechanisms for the protective
effects are examined. This review's goal is to summarise the current research on herbal-based
therapy for diabetic neuropathy, including pure chemicals derived from plant materials, plant
extracts, and Ayurvedic formulations.