bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Symposium 2: Analysing the pedagogical value of video treatment and text in a digital media application
Authors: McCarter Richard
Published: November 2024

An Evaluative Case Study of a postgraduate induction programme on CD-Rom containing video examines the pedagogical potential of video and the synergy between video treatment and text. Although the work is still in progress, some useful patterns have emerged. This paper looks at three types of evaluation approaches to collect user feedback on the value of video in order to show that the CD-Rom has made a difference to learning experiences. It also examines the possible relationship between video treatment, text and student motivation and explores the notion that despite the use of a degraded ‘digital’ image, video can be used to generate moods and create a journey of learning for a learning experience and that the experience can influence learning as much as visual richness in educational multimedia.
Symposium 3: Internationalising the Curriculum - an e-Learning Case Study
Authors: Lees Mel
Published: November 2024

The case study examines some of the issues surrounding the delivery of a postgraduate programme in project management in construction within an international context. The programme is offered as distance-learning and is entirely delivered via the University of Salford’s virtual learning environment. The present programme was launched in October 2001 and has recruited students a number of countries around the world.
Developing a curriculum for an e-learning postgraduate programme is a challenge. However, designing an e[1]curriculum for a programme that focuses on a highly vocational discipline and is also intended to be of value to students across the world is an even bigger challenge. The issues that have been addressed in the development of the programme are:

E-pedagogy for a vocational discipline
Structuring material to support international learners
Accommodating the cultural diversity of learners
Developing assessment for different application contexts

The case study will present an explanation of how these issues were addressed along with some of the debate that led to the final solution.
Symposium 4: Should the Use of Different Research Models for Networked Learning Lead to Different Results?
Authors: Alsop Graham , Tompsett Chris
Published: November 2024

This paper investigates the relationship between two theoretical models of research (Grounded Theory and Activity Theory), research design and research outcomes. Taking a previous study of networked learning using Ground Theory as a reference point, these issues are considered in two stages, firstly we consider the differences that should result if the theoretical views are followed systematically and secondly, the particular tools and processes that should be used. The differences discussed suggest that the theoretical basis for a methodology should, and does, have an effect on the research outcomes. If we are to progress in networked learning researchers should, at the very least, understand how different models ought to be applied and apply them consistently.
Symposium 9: Networked Learning and Networked Information
Authors: Brophy Peter
Published: November 2024

In recent years it has become clear that networked information environments need to be closely integrated with the environments in which their users undertake their mainstream tasks and activities. The EDNER project, undertaking a formative evaluation of a major national information environment, provided an opportunity to explore the ways in which information resources were being integrated into learning and teaching within the United Kingdom. In this paper the Director of the EDNER project describes the work that has been carried out and summarises some of the key findings. The paper suggests that integration between different environments, including those delivering information and those supporting learning, is the key requirement. As we move towards ever more complex networked environments, including those driven by complex interactions between “objects” of many different kinds, it will be necessary to revisit the underlying theories and paradigms which have been developed by researchers and practitioners operating within their own areas of expertise.
Symposium 10: A Critique of Participative Discourses Adopted in Networked Learning
Authors: Reyolds Michael , Sclater Madeleine , Tickner Sue
Published: November 2024

The predominant discourse of e-learning is frequently focused on the adoption of participative learning approaches involving co-operation, collaboration and peer assessment incorporating implied principles of democracy and ‘community’. There are tensions in the practical application of these features, particularly in relation to working with ‘difference' when comparing the underlying course philosophy with student experience of such courses. There is an implicit assumption that being participative means sharing control but what, in practice, does this entail for the students? Different interpretations of participative approaches will be identified (pedagogical, ideological or both) and an illustrative case discussed in which the principle of participation was applied to the design and assessment of assignments.
Symposium 13: The Metaphor of Networks in Learning
Authors: Jones Chris , Esnault Liliane
Published: November 2024

This paper explores the use of the network metaphor and the way in which it relates to Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) and Communities of Practice. The idea of networked learning stresses the interaction of learners, tutors and their resources through networks. The arguments put in this article are firstly that learning technology needs to take account of the wider debate about networks and secondly that research in this field needs to address the theoretical and practical issues raised by advances in the field of networks. A further argument made is that the idea of the network can act as a unifying concept allowing us to bring together apparently disparate elements in the field of e-learning.
Fingertip Injuries: A Review and Update on Management
Authors: De Ruiter Brandon J. , Finnan Michael J. , Miller Erin A. , Friedrich Jeffrey B.
Published: November 2024

Fingertip injuries are among the most common injuries seen in the emergency department. Specific considerations in management include ensuring robust soft-tissue coverage over exposed bone or tendon, maximizing functional length, preserving nail function and appearance, and minimizing chronic pain. Bony injuries are generally managed non-operatively, although select operative indications exist—particularly for jersey finger injuries, unstable fractures, or those with significant translation. Nail bed injuries can be managed with trephination for subungual hematomas or formal nail plate removal with nail bed repair depending on the degree of nail plate or soft-tissue injury. Soft-tissue coverage can be approached in a stepwise manner with secondary intention, grafts, or flaps from the affected digit, adjacent digits, or hand all playing a role. With proper management, most patients can achieve good outcomes.
The Effect of Entrepreneurship Education, Creativity and Entrepreneurial Motivation on Entrepreneurial Interest in the Millennial Generation in Makassar City
Authors: Dewi Dewi , Syam Agus , Jufri Muhammad
Published: November 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of entrepreneurship education, creativity and entrepreneurial motivation on interest in entrepreneurship in the millennial generation in Makassar City. This research is a quantitative descriptive study with a sample of 224 respondents and then analyzed based on multiple linear regression analysis. Data obtained through observation, documentation, and questionnaires. Based on the results of the study, the three factors (X) simultaneously have a significant influence on the millennial generation's entrepreneurial interest in Makassar City. However, based on a partially significant test, the entrepreneurship education variable (X1) does not have a significant effect on entrepreneurial interest (Y). While the creativity variable (X2) and the entrepreneurial motivation variable (X3) have a significant influence on the millennial generation's entrepreneurial interest (Y).
Determinants of Green Purchase Intentions for Eco-friendly Skincare Products
Authors: Royani Ida , Sofriana Imaningsih Erna
Published: November 2024

Rising public awareness of various environmental issues has significantly altered consumer behavior, leading to a greater preference for eco-friendly products. This study aims to examine and evaluate the impact of environmental concern, altruistic values orientation, and perceived behavioral control on green purchase intention, with attitude as a mediating variable. The subjects of this research are individuals aware of environmental issues and the N’PURE skincare product line, residing in Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Surabaya, Yogyakarta, and Tangerang. A total of 153 respondents participated in this study. Purposive sampling was employed for sample selection, and the analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling (SEM) with the SmartPLS analytical tool. The study findings reveal that environmental concern, altruistic value orientation, and perceived behavioral control play significant and substantial roles in shaping consumer attitude. Both environmental concern and altruistic value orientation contribute positively, albeit modestly, to the intention to purchase eco-friendly products. Conversely, perceived behavioral control demonstrates a strong and significant effect in determining consumers' intentions to buy green products. Additionally, attitude significantly influences the propensity of consumers to purchase eco-friendly products. Consumer attitude fully mediates the impact of environmental concern on the intention to choose green products, as well as the effect of altruistic value orientation on this intention. Meanwhile, attitude serves as a partial mediator in the influence of perceived behavioral control on the intention to buy eco-friendly products. This study provides valuable theoretical and practical insights into consumer purchasing patterns regarding eco-friendly products.
Sustainable Entrepreneurship Development Training for Sindangheula Community in Utilizing Village Potential
Authors: Ikhwan Afiful , Pertiwi Widya Nur Bhakti , Gunawan Nuri Atikah , Hudiafa Eva , Jannah Shohifatul
Published: November 2024

Sindangheula Village is one of the villages in Indonesia that has great local economic potential, especially as a center for producing broomsticks. However, although broomstick production in Sindangheula Village has great market potential, business management and development still face various challenges, especially in terms of product innovation, business management, and effective marketing strategies. Based on these potentials and challenges, this study aims to measure the extent to which this training has an impact on improving the economic and social welfare of the village community. The community service method used in sustainable entrepreneurship training in Sindangheula Village consists of initial observation, theory and practice training, business mentoring, and evaluation. The implementation of the community service program in the form of sustainable entrepreneurship training for the Sindangheula Village community has had a positive impact, namely increasing community understanding of entrepreneurship, technical skills, product innovation, and digital marketing strategies. With the formation of business groups, collaboration occurs between community members in the production process, distribution, and product marketing.
40-year history: The development of agricultural research in China-a case study from one long-term experimental station
Authors: Wang Jiahui , Liu Xi , Huang Shoubing
Published: November 2024

Over the past few decades, advancements in agricultural science and technology have driven significant changes in China’s agriculture. This study uses the Wuqiao Experimental Station, established in 1983 in the North China Plain, as a case study to explore the trajectory of regional agricultural research in China over the past 40 years. By analyzing the keywords of all articles produced at this station, the study reveals shifts in research focus, methods, and agricultural practices over time. The analysis shows that the focus of agricultural research has shifted from yield-centered agricultural production and management (APM) to sustainability-oriented agroecology and environment (AE). Additionally, crop research has deepened, evolving from basic crop management to more detailed studies of plant anatomy, physiology, and advanced methods, including high-throughput sequencing and big data analysis. Despite these advances, concerns have emerged regarding the narrowing of research scope to a limited number of crops, primarily wheat and maize, which may reduce agricultural resilience. Furthermore, while research output has increased, a disconnect persists between scientific research and real-world agricultural challenges, such as heat stress and crop quality. This gap underscores the importance of ensuring that agricultural research remains relevant and addresses pressing issues related to food security and environmental sustainability. This study highlights the need to expand crop diversity, integrate sustainable practices, and adopt cutting-edge research methods to ensure the future resilience of China’s agricultural systems. The findings provide valuable insights into trends and future directions in agricultural research in China, emphasizing the importance of a balanced approach to addressing current and future challenges.
BIZNES MUZOKORALARDA XORIJIY TILLARNING RO‘LI
Authors: Mulaydinov Farxod , Po‘latova Ruxshonaxon
Published: November 2024

Ushbu maqola biznes muzokoralarida xorijiy tillarning roli va ahamiyatini o‘rganishga qaratilgan. Maqolada xorijiy tillarni bilishning muloqot samaradorligi va xalqaro biznesdagi muvaffaqiyatga ta’siri tahlil qilinadi. Ingliz tilining xalqaro biznes tiliga aylanishi, madaniyatlararo farqlar va kommunikatsiya to‘siqlari, shuningdek, xorijiy tillarni o‘rganish strategiyalari muhokama qilinadi. Tadqiqot natijalari xorijiy tillarni bilish va madaniyatlarni tushunish, shuningdek, muvaffaqiyatli muzokoralar o‘rnatish uchun zarurligini ko‘rsatadi. Korxonalar o‘z xodimlarining lingvistik va madaniy kompetensiyalarini oshirishga e’tibor qaratishlari kerak. Ushbu tadqiqot, xorijiy tillar va biznes muzokoralari o‘rtasidagi o‘zaro aloqalarni chuqurroq o‘rganishga imkoniyat yaratadi. Shuningdek ushbu ma’lumotlar bo‘yicha kelajakdagi biznes muzokoralarda xorijiy tillarning qanchali ahamiyatli ekanligi va ularni qanday qo‘llash mumkinligi bo‘yicha ham yetarli ko‘nikmalar olish mumkin.
O‘ZBEKISTONDA HAYOT SUG‘URTASI: MUAMMO VA YECHIMLAR
Authors: Hamroyeva Dilso‘z Yahyoyevna
Published: November 2024

Ushbu maqola O‘zbekistonda hayotni sug‘urtalash bozori oldida turgan muammolar va imkoniyatlar tahlil qilingan. Shuningdek, mamlakatimizda hayot sug‘urtasi borasidagi asosiy qiyinchiliklar va ularga yechimlar muhokama qilinadi. Maqolada bozor o‘sishini rag‘batlantirish uchun jamoatchilik xabardorligini oshirish, arzon mahsulotlarni joriy etish, qoidalarni kuchaytirish va raqamli platformalarni ilgari surish kabi yechimlar taklif etiladi.
THE IMPACT OF MARKETING INNOVATIONS ON COMPETITIVENESS
Authors: Melibаevа Gulxоn Nаzrullаevnа
Published: November 2024

This article provide the interplay between marketing innovations and competitiveness among firms operating in international markets through local resellers. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between buyers and sellers in fostering both radical and incremental marketing innovations. By applying complexity theory, the research highlights how strong buyer-seller relationships can enhance a firm’s capacity for innovation and overall competitive advantage. However, the study’s limitations, including its focus on a single industry and geographical context, suggest the need for further research across diverse industries and cultures to fully understand the dynamics of marketing innovations and their impact on competitiveness.
STATISTIK MA’LUMOTLARNI QAYTA ISHLASHDA MASHINALI O‘RGANISH USULLARIDAN FOYDALANISH IMKONIYATLARI
Authors: Ochilov Shoxruz Shohsuvor o‘g‘li
Published: November 2024

Ushbu maqolada statistik ma’lumotlarni qayta ishlashda mashinani o‘rganish usullaridan foydalanish imkoniyatlari yoritib berilgan hamda ularning an’anaviy statistik usullarga nisbatan afzalliklari muhokama qilinadi. Shuningdek, maqola muammolarni yumshatishda foydani maksimal darajada oshirish uchun statistik ma’lumotlarning ish jarayonlariga mashinani o‘rganishni integratsiya qilish bo‘yicha amaliy takliflar ham berilgan.
O‘ZBEKISTONDA DAVLAT XARIDLARI TIZIMINI TAKOMILLASHTIRISH: XORIJIY TAJRIBA VA MAHALLIY IQTISODIYOTNI RIVOJLANTIRISH IMKONIYATLARI
Authors: Turabov Sarvar Abdumalikovich
Published: November 2024

Mazkur maqolada O‘zbekiston davlat xaridlari tizimini xalqaro tajriba asosida takomillashtirish imkoniyatlari tahlil qilingan. Tadqiqot davomida Qozog‘iston davlat xaridlari tizimi bilan qiyosiy tahlil o‘tkazilib, shaffoflik, raqamlashtirish va korrupsiyaga qarshi kurash mexanizmlarini rivojlantirish yo‘nalishlari o‘rganilgan. Xalqaro amaliyot asosida O‘zbekistonda davlat xaridlarini elektronlashtirish, reyting-baho tizimini joriy qilish va mahalliy tadbirkorlarni qo‘llab-quvvatlash bo‘yicha takliflar ishlab chiqilgan. Ushbu maqola davlat xaridlari tizimini samarali boshqarish va iqtisodiy barqarorlikka erishish uchun xorijiy tajribalarni o‘rganishning dolzarbligini ko‘rsatadi.
МАҲСУЛОТ ИШЛАБ ЧИҚАРИШ ҲАРАЖАТЛАРИ ҲИСОБИНИНГ НАЗАРИЙ АСОСЛАРИ
Authors: Салахиддинова Зулайхо Махаммадшакировна
Published: November 2024

Ушбу мақолада муаллиф томонидан маҳсулот ишлаб чиқариш ҳаражатлари ҳисобининг назарий асослари, ҳаражатларнинг таснифланиши, таркиби ҳамда молиявий натижаларнинг ташкил топиши  ҳақида фикр юритилган.
Ethics as a Challenge: a Look at Media Texts
Authors:   St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, Marinova Marina
Published: November 2024

The text poses the problem of ethics in media communication. Some journalistic articles related to the history of Bulgarian journalism were examined. In parallel, attention is also directed to modern media content. The main idea of the article is to present the problem of journalistic ethics as original and still problematic. As part of the research methodology, a typological parallel was made between old editions of newspapers and today's articles. We see that the problem of journalistic ethics has existed as a key issue in public communication since the very beginning of Bulgarian journalism. In our modern journalism, the ethics of communication (public writing and speaking) is still an issue that our society has not fully resolved.
Trends, statistics, and policy recommendations on maternal, fetal, and infant mortality before and after COVID-19: a review of the past decade (2012-2022) based on national health information data
Authors: Lee Kyung Ju , Lee Seokmin
Published: November 2024

ObjectiveTo examine the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on maternal, fetal, and infant mortality in South Korea using national statistics, in order to inform policy development and enhance maternal and child health outcomes with the provided data.MethodsPregnancy-related mortality in women, as well as deaths of infants, in South Korea was identified using cause-of-death statistics from Statistics Korea. Records from death certificates, cremation reports on infant and fetal deaths, and the complementary cause-of-death investigation system were reviewed for the 2012-2022 period. The classification criteria for cause of death followed the recommendations of World Health Organization and the Korean standard classification of diseases and causes of death.ResultsThe maternal mortality rate decreased from 11.3 per 100,000 live births in 2018 to 9.9 in 2019, rose to 11.8 in 2020, and fell to 8.8 in 2021. The actual number of maternal deaths declined from 37 in 2018 to 23 in 2021 due to fewer births. The fetal death rate increased from 11.3 per 1,000 live births in 2018 to 11.6 in 2019, continuing to rise to 12.0 in 2021. The number of fetal deaths dropped from 3,743 in 2018 to 3,152 in 2021.ConclusionDespite the COVID-19 pandemic, Korea experienced a sharp decline in births as well as in maternal, infant, and fetal deaths. However, maternal, infant, and fetal mortality rates remained at similar levels.
ÖRGÜTSEL İLETİŞİMİN ÖRGÜTSEL BAĞLILIK ÜZERİNE ETKİSİ: BİR UYGULAMA
Authors: Demirbağ Tuba , Gümüş Abdulkadir
Published: November 2024

Çalışmamız örgütsel iletişimin örgütsel bağlılık düzeyleri üzerine etkisini incelemek amacıyla kamu kurumu büro personeli ile anket çalışması yapılmıştır. Bu çalışmada yüz yüze anket yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Anket çalışmamıza kamu kurumlarında çalışan toplam 144 büro personel katılmıştır. Anket sonuçları IBM SPSS 25 programı ile değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışmamızın sonucunda örgütsel iletişimin örgütsel bağlılık düzeyleri üzerine pozitif bir ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Çalışanların kurumlarına güçlü bir duygusal, devam ve normatif bağlılıklarının olduğu görülmüştür.
ASKERİ HARCAMALAR VE EKONOMİK BÜYÜME ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİ: İSRAİL ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: Demiralp Ahmet
Published: November 2024

Bu çalışmada, 1961-2023 dönemi için İsrail’de askeri harcamalar ile ekonomik büyüme arasındaki ilişki incelenmiştir. Uzun dönem denge ilişkisini test etmek için Pesaran vd. (2001) tarafından geliştirilen otoregresif dağıtılmış gecikmeli (ARDL) eş bütünleşme tekniği ile Toda ve Yamamoto (1995) tarafından geliştirilen nedensellik yaklaşımı kullanılmıştır. ARDL yaklaşımının sonuçlarından askeri harcamalar ile ekonomik büyüme arasında eş bütünleşik ilişki olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Ayrıca Toda ve Yamamoto yaklaşımının sonuçlarından ise ekonomik büyümeden askeri harcamalara doğru tek yönlü bir nedensellik ilişkisi tespit edilmiştir.
Groups of pathogens that cause opportunistic pneumomycoses in TB patients: the protocol of laboratory studies, the activity of drugs
Authors: Kulko A. B.
Published: November 2024

The article describes the author’s unifying scheme for identification of micromycetes isolated from culture with rapid differentiation between nine groups of pathogens: ascomycete yeasts; basidiomycete yeasts of the red yeast group; basidiomycete nonpigmented yeasts; ascomycete yeast-like fungi; basidiomycete yeast-like fungi; zygomycosis causative agents; pheogyphomycosis causative agents of the dimorphic black yeast group; pheogyphomycosis causative agents of the mycelial pheoid species; light-coloured mold causative agents of aspergillosis and hyalohyphomycosis. The article also provides the information about species composition and the classification of molds and yeasts, which can persist in the respiratory tract of TB patients. The activity of current antimycotics against different groups of pathogens that cause opportunistic pneumomycoses is characterized.
Ability of morphological verification of HIV-associated infectious lesions in biopsy material
Authors: Zyuzya Yu. R.
Published: November 2024

The biopsy material with signs of an infectious lesion or with destructive changes obtained from 130 patients was comprehensively morphologically examined; Group I – 72 patients with HIV infection of stage 4 B-C, group II (control) – 58 patients without HIV infection. A wider range of infections was detected in group I, the vast majority of which are HIV-associated opportunistic diseases (tuberculosis, NTMB MAS, CMVI, mycoses, combined lesions) - 80.9%, with a significant predominance of tuberculosis (50%). In 11.1%, a combined infectious lesion caused by various types of pathogens was found, with a predominance of a combination of tuberculosis and CMVI. Biopsy endoscopic material from patients with HIV infection, despite its small size and small amount, can be very informative in a complex morphological study. It is necessary to take into account the possibility of an atypical morphological picture of an infectious disease occurring in conditions of deep immunosuppression, uncharacteristic localization of changes. To detect an infectious agent in a biopsy, it is necessary to conduct histobacterioscopic, immunohistochemical, molecular biological methods of research.
New approaches to the diagnosis of tuberculosis and the determination of the drug susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to antimicrobial drugs
Authors: Nosova E. Yu. , Makarova M. V. , Mikhailova Yu. D. , Sviridenko M. A. , Khakhalina A. A. , Safonova S. G.
Published: November 2024

A study was carried out to determine the sequence of application of microbiological and molecular genetic methods in the algorithm for accelerated laboratory diagnosis of tuberculosis. We set threshold values of the concentration of DNA of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) in various diagnostic samples for the most effective application of microarrays technology in determining the drug susceptibility of MTB to anti-TB drugs. The inclusion of the Sensititre MycoTB microbiological test in the algorithm for laboratory diagnostics of tuberculosis together with the test-system “TB-TEST” makes it possible to establish the quantitative characterization of strains (the level of susceptibility/resistance to a wide range of antimicrobial agents) for the selection of anti-TB drugs and optimization of the treatment.
Špecifiká prekladu diel Johna Miltona inšpirovaných Bibliou
Authors:   Katedra slovakistiky, slovanských filológií a komunikácie, Filozofická fakulta Univerzity Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach, Andričík Marián
Published: November 2024

The paper stems from the author’s experience in translating three works written by an English Baroque poet John Milton and inspired by the Bible – an epic Paradise Lost, a short epic Paradise Regained and a closet drama Samson Agonistes. Unlike many other literary works, all of them do not only allude to the text of the Bible but transform complete stories from both Old and New Testament. Close thematic relation to the Scripture faces the translator with various problems that should be coped with at the level of translational strategy and particular solutions as well. The study attempts to use selected phenomena and examples to illustrate and justify applied approaches.
Editorial
Authors: Surichaqui Gutierrez Franklin
Published: November 2024

En un entorno en continuo cambio, donde las tecnologías emergentes y la inteligencia artificial están transformando los límites de la innovación, nos complace invitarles a descubrir la segunda edición del Volumen Cuatro de la Revista Científica Ciencias Ingenieriles de la Escuela Profesional de Ingeniería Civil de la Universidad Nacional de Huancavelica – Perú. Esta revista viene siendo publicada de manera continua desde el año 2021 e integra diversas publicaciones de resultados de investigación y revisiones, centradas en todas las áreas de las Ingenierías, las ciencias aplicadas a las Ingenierías y la didáctica de la enseñanza en las Ingenierías
En esta ocasión, la segunda edición del Volumen Cuatro ofrece una visión de las contribuciones más recientes y los avances que la comunidad académica y científica, cada artículo incluido en esta edición ha sido seleccionado meticulosamente por su valiosa y única aportación al área. Los autores, quienes son especialistas en sus campos, comparten sus conocimientos y experiencias para promover un diálogo enriquecedor y estimular futuras investigaciones.
Esta edición abarca una variedad de perspectivas y enfoques, tratando temas críticos y desafíos en diversas áreas de investigación, destacando seis artículos de investigación y tres artículos de revisión; de autores de Cuba, Ecuador y Perú.
Expresamos nuestro más sincero agradecimiento a nuestro equipo editorial, a los revisores actuantes en este número, a los autores por su compromiso y excelencia, así como a la comunidad académica por su constante aporte a la investigación y el desarrollo.
Método de rigidez directa aplicado a pórticos con sección variable
Authors: Rupay Marcos , Parra Regner , Ortiz Thalia , De la O Llanco Jordy Kevin , Francisco Juan
Published: November 2024

El propósito de este artículo de investigación tiene como objetivo “Demostrar la efectividad del método de rigidez directa aplicado en secciones variables”, usando como material de ayuda para la verificación al análisis de la sección variable el software SAP2000, el ámbito de nuestro producto es descriptivo y comparativo ya que demuestra el método de rigidez directa en secciones variables siendo analizadas y comprobadas por un software. La metodología empleada es descriptiva; el desarrollo interno se plasmó un pórtico con sección variable desarrollado manualmente derivando a ello a un sistema Q-D, dados los parámetros del método dado por el por el método de rigidez directa, debido a que se debe conocer la precisión de los cálculos analíticos que incluyen: el sistema principal, los factores de transporte y luego la matriz del sistema, dando como resultado los vectores de carga, fuerzas internas, su flexión, diagramas de momento y los diagramas de fuerza cortante. La discusión respecta; dado que a menudo se examina los resultados en los diagramas de fuerza cortante y momento flector generalmente se determinan en decimales cuando se analiza mediante el análisis por el método directo de rigidez manual, es necesario verificar la exactitud de estas soluciones para poder realizar cálculos más precisos.
Comportamiento estructural de muros en viviendas incorporando caucho de neumáticos reciclados y aserrín en los bloques de concreto, Juliaca – 2023
Authors: Soncco Franki
Published: November 2024

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo evaluar de qué manera influye en el comportamiento estructural de muros en viviendas la incorporación del caucho de neumáticos y aserrín en bloques de concreto, la investigación fue por enfoque cuantitativo y por propósito aplicada, de nivel explicativo y diseño cuasi experimental, la población estuvo constituida por viviendas con muros de bloques, la muestra de 27 unidades de bloques, 9 pilas, 9 muretes y una vivienda representativa. Los resultados para la dosificación 0%, 25%, 30% de neumáticos y aserrín fueron, para resistencia a compresión en unidades de 57.07, 50.04 y 47.44kg/cm2, resistencia a compresión en pilas de 48.77, 32.08 y 29.94kg/cm2, resistencia a compresión en muretes de 9.52, 8.31 y 7.22kg/cm2, para desplazamiento lateral la dosificación 30% presenta mayor incremento, en los cuatro indicadores la dosificación 30% es la que más influye negativamente y para cortante basal la dosificación 30% presenta mayor disminución. Finalmente se evaluó que la dosificación con 25% de virutas de neumáticos y aserrín es la que influye en menor proporción al comportamiento estructural de viviendas, esta influencia es negativa en las propiedades mecánicas porque estas disminuyen y en el desplazamiento lateral porque aumenta y de manera positiva en el cortante basal porque esta disminuye.
Interaction between serum inflammatory cytokines and brain-derived neurotrophic factor in cognitive function among first-episode schizophrenia patients
Authors: Cui Li-Jun , Cai Li-Li , Na Wan-Qiu , Jia Rui-Long , Zhu Jie-Lin , Pan Xin
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

The pathogenesis of cognitive impairment in schizophrenia (SCZ) remains unclear. Accumulating studies showed that inflammatory-immune dysregulation and altered brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels play a crucial role in the psychopathology of SCZ. However, their association with cognitive dysfunction in first-episode SCZ patients has not been thoroughly investigated.

AIM

To explore the interaction effects between cognitive function and inflammatory cytokines and BDNF in first-episode SCZ.

METHODS

The current study is a cross-sectional case-control investigation that recruited 84 patients with first-episode SCZ (SCZ group) and 80 healthy controls (HCs group) at the Huzhou Third Municipal Hospital between August 2021 and September 2023. ELISA was employed to measure the serum levels of interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, and BDNF. The Chinese brief cognitive test (C-BCT) and the positive and negative syndrome scales were measured the severity of cognitive impairment and psychiatric symptoms.

RESULTS

Compared to the HC group, the SCZ group exhibited elevated IL-1β and IL-6 levels, decreased BDNF levels, and reduced C-BCT scores (all P < 0.001). In SCZ, BDNF was negatively correlated with IL-6 (r = -0.324, P < 0.05). Information processing speed was negatively correlated with IL-6 (r = -0.315, P < 0.05) and positively with BDNF (r = 0.290, P < 0.05); attention, working memory, comprehensive ability, and executive function were negatively correlated with IL-1β and IL-6 (all P < 0.05) and positively with BDNF (all P < 0.05). Multiple regression analysis showed IL-6 influenced C-BCT dimensions (β = -0.218 to -0.327, all P < 0.05); attention and executive ability were influenced by IL-1β (β = -0.199 to -0.261, all P < 0.05) ; comprehensive executive ability was influenced by BDNF (β = 0.209, P < 0.05) .

CONCLUSION

Our findings suggested that interrelationships between immune dysfunction and neurotrophic deficiency might underlie the pathological mechanisms of cognitive impairments in first-episode SCZ patients.
Depression and anxiety, peripheral blood inflammatory factors, and stress levels on therapeutic outcomes in patients with chronic wounds
Authors: Li Bo , Li Cha , Zhong Xian-Jiang , Xu Xiang-Rong
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

The incidence of chronic wounds is rising due to an aging population and lifestyle changes in our country. In addition, as the disease spectrum evolves, chronic wounds have become common clinical issues that seriously threaten health and impose significant social and economic burdens.

AIM

To investigate how depression, anxiety, peripheral blood inflammatory factors, and stress levels affect therapeutic outcomes in patients with chronic wounds.

METHODS

Retrospectively collected clinical data from 110 patients with chronic wounds treated at Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (The First People’s Hospital of Changde City) between January 2021 and December 2023, categorizing them into effective and ineffective groups based on treatment effects. Differences between both groups were analyzed using univariate analysis, independent risk factors identified via logistic regression, and their predictive value assessed through receiver operating characteristic analysis.

RESULTS

Following treatment, 95 cases were classified as the effective group (cured or improved), while 15 cases with improvement formed the ineffective group. Significant differences between both groups were noted in wound area, infection status, daily bed time, Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA) scores, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD) scores, and levels of interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and superoxide dismutase (P < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis identified a wound area ≥ 7 cm2, HAMA ≥ 9 scores, and HAMD ≥ 8 scores were independent risk factors for ineffective treatment in patients with chronic wounds (P < 0.05). The receiver operating characteristic curve analysis revealed that the area under the curve for ineffective treatment based on wound area, HAMA, and HAMD was 0.767, 0.805, and 0.768 respectively.

CONCLUSION

Wound size, anxiety, and depression are significant factors influencing the therapeutic outcomes in patients with chronic wounds that require careful attention, alongside the development of appropriate strategies.
Impact of solution-focused brief therapy and vacuum sealing drainage on mental health of wound care patients
Authors: Shi Wen-Juan , Zhou Jian , Xu Qi-Liang , Jiang Yi , Dai Qiang
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Improving mental health is crucial for patients who require wound treatment.

AIM

To analyze the effects of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) combined with vacuum sealing drainage on the psychological health of patients undergoing wound treatment, providing a basis for selecting wound treatment protocols.

METHODS

A total of 102 patients undergoing wound treatment were included, with the study period from March 2020 to March 2024. Sex was not a factor, and patients were randomly assigned to two groups of 51 cases each. The control group received negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), while the experimental group received NPWT plus SFBT. The recovery of wounds, granulation tissue scores, and psychological health levels were compared between the two groups. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS Windows software version 26.0 and GraphPad Prism 8.0.

RESULTS

Post-treatment, the levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, white blood cell count, and lactate dehydrogenase in the experimental group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05). The two groups had no significant difference in granulation tissue scores (P < 0.05). The psychological health level in the experimental group was significantly higher than in the control group (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION

The combination of SFBT and NPWT accelerates wound healing, promotes granulation tissue growth, and improves psychological well-being, making it a valuable approach for clinical application.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction training and supplemented Jinshui Liujun decoction promote recovery in patients with non-small cell lung cancer
Authors: Liu Dai-Wei , Zhou Xue-An , Wu Xiao-Yuan , Wang Yong-Xia , Fan Jie-Ting , Li Zhan-Lin
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Conventional chemotherapy (CC) administered to patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) often causes adverse effects, such as cardiopulmonary dysfunction and immune system imbalance. Patients may experience anxiety and depression during the perioperative period due to various factors, such as treatment costs and cancer recurrence risks, thereby compromising the overall quality of life. Consequently, we hypothesized that integrating mindfulness-based stress reduction training (MSRT) with Jinshui Liujun decoction may mitigate negative emotions and promote recovery in patients with NSCLC.

AIM

To explore the effects of MSRT and Jinshui Liujun decoction on the immune function and emotional state of NSCLC patients.

METHODS

A retrospective clinical study was conducted involving 92 patients with stage IIIb-IV NSCLC; 35 patients in the control group (CG) received CC therapy (combination of pemetrexed and carboplatin), and 57 patients in the treatment group (TG) received MSRT-assisted flavored Jinshui Liujun decoction (FJLD) in addition to CC. We evaluated the survival time, Karnofsky performance status, treatment efficacy, traditional Chinese medicine syndrome score, immune function, negative emotional level, and adverse reactions of the CG and TG.

RESULTS

Median progression-free survival, Karnofsky performance status, and clinical efficacy of the TG were superior to those of the CG (P < 0.05). Symptoms of cough, weakness, bloody sputum, shortness of breath, and chest pain significantly decreased in the TG compared to that in the CG (P < 0.05). In the TG, MSRT + FJLD treatment increased the numbers of CD3+ and CD4+ immune cells, effectively reduced the number of CD8+ cells, and enhanced the CD4+/CD8+ ratio, thereby restoring the immune function of patients. In the TG, the self-rating anxiety scale and self-rating depression scale scores decreased significantly. There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the CG and TG (P > 0.05).

CONCLUSION

MSRT + FJLD proved to be an effective treatment for patients with NSCLC.
Predictive value of nutritional status and serological indicators in elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment
Authors: Yang Ying , Lu Shou-Rong , Xu Qiao , Yu Jie , Wang Zhuo , Zhang Bing-Shan , Hong Kan
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in elderly individuals is a transitional stage between normal cognition and dementia. Understanding the risk factors for MCI and identifying those at high risk are extremely important for the elderly population.

AIM

To analyze the risk factors for MCI in the elderly population and construct a clinical prediction model.

METHODS

Total 295 elderly individuals presenting with memory loss diagnosed at Wuxi People's Hospital between March 2021 and March 2024 were included. Comprehensive demographic, clinical, and serological data were collected for analysis. Participants were categorized into either an MCI group or a normal group based on their performance on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale. An elaborate clinical predictive model was developed to predict the likelihood of MCI in stroke patients; its accuracy was evaluated using area under curve values and calibration curves.

RESULTS

The results of the study showed that old age, hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, smoking, high-salt diet, high-cholesterol diet, decreased red blood count, increased neutrophil lymphocyte ratio and increased low-density lipoprotein cholesterol were risk factors for the onset of MCI, with A high vitamin diet and elevated high-density lipoprotein cholesterol being protective factors. In addition, the prediction model constructed in this study exhibits good degrees of differentiation and calibration.

CONCLUSION

The risk factors for MCI are diverse. Early identification of individuals at high risk of MCI can better intervene and improve their quality of life of MCI patients.
Network analysis of adolescent non-suicidal self-injury subgroups identified through latent profile analysis
Authors: Yang Wei , Lian Kun , Cheng Yu-Qi , Xu Xiu-Feng , Duan Xin-Cen , You Xu
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is common among adolescents and frequently co-occurs with depression. Understanding the distinct patterns of NSSI behaviors, along with their associated risk and protective factors, is crucial for developing effective interventions.

AIM

To classify NSSI behaviors and examine interactions between risk and resilience factors in Chinese adolescents.

METHODS

A cross-sectional study involving 3967 Chinese students (51.7% female, mean age 13.58 ± 2.24 years) who completed questionnaires on parenting styles, bullying, childhood maltreatment, depression, resilience, and NSSI. Latent profile analysis (LPA) was used to identify NSSI subtypes, and network analysis explored interactions between risk and resilience factors.

RESULTS

Three NSSI subtypes were identified: NSSI with depression (18.8%), NSSI without depression (12.3%), and neither (68.9%). Bullying was the central risk factor across subtypes, while emotional control and family support were key protective factors. Statistical analyses showed significant differences between groups (P < 0.001).

CONCLUSION

This study identified three NSSI subtypes among Chinese adolescents. Bullying emerged as a central risk factor, while emotional control and family support were key protective factors. Targeting these areas may help reduce NSSI behaviors in this population.
Association of premature birth and maternal education level on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children: A meta-analysis
Authors: Zhao Yin-Kai , Li Meng , Shi Ting-Ting , Feng Miao-Miao , Hu Lu-Lu
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder in childhood. There is growing evidence that both preterm birth and maternal education levels substantially affect the likelihood of ADHD in children. However, there are limited systematic reviews and meta-analyses examining these associations.

AIM

To systematically review and conduct a meta-analysis on the association of preterm birth and maternal education level on the risk of ADHD in children.

METHODS

We conducted a comprehensive literature search across MEDLINE (PubMed), Web of Science, Embase, and the Cochrane Library, including studies published up to June 17, 2024. Data synthesis was performed using random-effect models, and the quality of studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.

RESULTS

This study included twelve studies, which revealed a significant association between premature delivery and an increased risk of ADHD in children [odds ratio (OR) = 2.76, 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.52-3.04, P < 0.001, I² = 1.9%). Conversely, higher maternal education levels were significantly associated with a reduced risk of ADHD in children (OR = 0.59, 95%CI: 0.48-0.73, P < 0.001, I² = 47.1%). Subgroup analysis further indicated that maternal education levels significantly influenced ADHD risk, particularly in studies conducted in China (OR = 0.59, 95%CI: 0.46-0.75, P < 0.001, I² = 81.2%), while no significant association was observed in studies from other regions (OR = 1.25, 95%CI: 0.66-2.40, P = 0.495, I² = 92.3%). The sensitivity analysis confirmed the robustness of our findings, showing no significant publication bias.

CONCLUSION

This study found that preterm birth significantly increases the risk of ADHD in children, while a higher maternal education level serves as a protective factor against ADHD. To reduce the incidence of ADHD in children, public health policies should focus on early intervention for preterm infants and improving maternal education levels.
Principle of Prohibition of Separate Disposition with Right to Use Bond Land under Collective Building Act - Supreme Court Decision sentenced on November 9, 2023Da254816
Authors:   Korean Association of Aggregate Building Law, Kim Eo-Jin , Chung Ku-tae
Published: November 2024

The contents of this study are summarized as follows.
First, the Collective Building Act applies to classified buildings built before the enforcement of the Collective Building Act in accordance with the circumstances and reasons of the enactment of the Collective Building Act, the supplementary provisions, and the supplementary provisions of the Real Estate Registration Act.
Second, the right to use the land under Article 2, Item 6 of the Collective Building Act includes not only the right to use real rights but also the right to use the land, in that it protects the divided owner and the de facto owner as much as possible to prevent the removal of the exclusive part and the right to use the land.
Third, in accordance with the principle of prohibiting the separation of the exclusive portion and the land use right, disposition that ultimately results in the separation of the exclusive portion and the land use right cannot be allowed unless the right to separate ownership is established, and as an exception, the land separated from the exclusive portion becomes a normal land and the previous land use right is extinguished.
Fourth, a bona fide third party protected by the principle of prohibiting separate disposition is teleologically limited and reduced in accordance with the legislative purpose of the principle of prohibiting separate disposition, and in addition to the good faith that does not know that the real right is not a collective building site, it requires no negligence.
The conclusion of the judgment is valid that the buyer of the apartment house cannot be obliged to remove the exclusive portion of the apartment house or return the unfair gains from the possession and use of the land, considering that they are occupying and using the land based on their legitimate rights by recognizing the right to use the land.