bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Critical Thinking. Undeveloped Competence in Teachers? A Review
Authors: Meza Yoany Guzman , Cucho-Flores Robert Richard , Salas-Zeballos Víctor Ramiro , Escobedo-Bailón Frank Edmundo , Méndez-Ilizarbe Gliria Susana
Published: January 2024

Purpose: In a framework of the notoriety of the lack of critical thinking competence in teachers, it was intended to give approximations that allow visualizing the formative failures that lead to the precariousness of developing this thinking in young students.
 
Method: An exhaustive systematic review of 27 scientific articles was made using the PRISMA methodology and the Atlas ti® tool to identify and code subcategories.
 
Results and conclusion: The results showed that this competence was not developed in many teachers and, therefore, the promotion of this competence in the students of these teachers is not applied either, having as a good example to follow the action-research interventions that some authors carried out.
 
Research implications: Likewise, the educational systems where the studies were registered were described as a barrier instead of an incentive. University educational management should give greater consideration to the systematization and transmission of critical thinking promotion strategies in teachers, designing a mechanism for recurrent support to achieve greater effectiveness in implementation with students.
 
Originality/value:That situation led to the reflection that the curricular plans of university students must be reviewed to improve the development and strengthening of this thought, starting with teachers. However, it should be noted that very few contributed practical strategies that could be implemented for this purpose.
Creencias y concepciones docentes sobre aprender a aprender en preescolar: una aproximación sociocultural
Authors: Cárdenas González Victor Gerardo , Brito Rivera Hugo Armando , Silva Silva Ma. Irene
Published: January 2024

Aprender a Aprender (AaA) es una competencia clave para el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida. Las concepciones docentes son un vehículo para conocer el trasfondo cultural desde el que los docentes promueven o no esta competencia. Los objetivos del estudio consisten en identificar creencias y concepciones docentes, y analizar su correspondencia con el modelo teórico del AaA. Se analizan datos obtenidos de una entrevista realizada a cuatro docentes de prescolar de la zona metropolitana de la Ciudad de México como parte de un proyecto coordinado por el Istituto Nazionale per la Valutazione del Sistema Educativo di Istruzione e di Formazione (Italia). La metodología de análisis es cualitativa e interpretativa y se enmarca en la tradición sociocultural. Se identificaron cuatro concepciones estrechas y ocho creencias que expresan parte del sustrato cultural por medio del cual los docentes favorecen o no el AaA. Los resultados tienen el potencial para desarrollar procesos de formación docente y orientar la toma de decisiones pedagógicas para promover el AaA.
 
Teachers´ beliefs and conceptions about learning to learn in preschool. A sociocultural approach
Abstract
Learning to Learn (L2L) is a key competence for lifelong learning. Teacher conceptions are a vehicle to know the cultural background from which teachers promote or do not promote this competence. The objectives of the study are to identify teaching beliefs and conceptions and to analyze their correspondence with the theoretical model of L2L. Data obtained from an interview with four preschool teachers in the metropolitan area of Mexico City as part of a project coordinated by the Istituto Nazionale per la Valutazione del Sistema Educativo di Istruzione e di Formazione (Italy) are analyzed. The methodology of analysis is qualitative and interpretative, and is framed in the sociocultural tradition. Four narrowed conceptions and eight beliefs were identified that express part of the cultural substratum through which teachers do or do not support L2L development from a socio-affective perspective. The results have the potential to develop teacher training processes and guide pedagogical decision making to promote L2L.
Concepciones de bachilleres sobre venir perifrástico y en conjugación simple en "El nuevo sol en Teotihuacán" y en sus usos cotidianos
Authors: Hernández Rodríguez Ernesto
Published: January 2024

A partir de un diseño de enseñanza y aprendizaje, esta investigación caracteriza las consideraciones de estudiantes bachilleres sobre los significados del verbo venir en sus diversas manifestaciones en las construcciones perifrástica venir a + infinitivo y en la conjugación simple, en el “El nuevo sol en Teotihuacán” y en usos cotidianos conocidos y empleados por los estudiantes. El estudio, inicialmente, contempló los significados de movimiento, cambio de estado, terminar algo y otros, propuestos por los estudiantes, quienes, además, establecieron relaciones entre rasgos y matices semánticos involucrados, escribieron otros ejemplos y trataron de explicar la distinción entre venir a encontrar y encontrar. Las actividades fomentaron el aprendizaje de las características del verbo venir perifrástico y en conjugación simple. Los resultados muestran múltiples significados contemplados sobre estas expresiones verbales en el relato mitológico y en ejemplos cotidianos, la dificultad para distinguir entre ambas expresiones verbales, así como los procesos de metaforización y gramaticalización perifrástica en los significados involucrados.
 
High school students' conceptions about periphrastic venir “to come” and in simple conjugation in “The new sun in Teotihuacan”and in everyday uses
Abstract
Based on a teaching and learning design, this research characterizes the considerations of high school students about the meanings of the verb venir “to come” in its various manifestations in the periphrastic constructions venir a + infinitivo “to come a + infinitive” and in the simple conjugation in “El Nuevo Sol en Teotihuacán” and in everyday uses known and used by students. The study initially considered the meanings of movement, change of state, finishing something and others proposed by the students, who, in addition, established relationships between features and semantic nuances involved, wrote other examples and tried to explain the distinction between venir a encontrar “coming to find” and encontrar “to find”. The activities promoted the learning of the characteristics of the periphrastic verb venir “to come” and in simple conjugation. The results show multiple meanings contemplated on these verbal expressions in the mythological story and in everyday examples, the difficulty in distinguishing between both verbal expressions, as well as the processes of periphrastic metaphorization and grammaticalization in the meanings involved.
Pancritical Rationalism Re Examined
Authors: Cíntora Armando
Published: January 2024

Critical and pancritical rationalism were mainly debated in the second half of the XXth century, however a new important paper on pancritical rationalism has been published recently, and hence a critical commentary of this recent publication is required, one is offered here.
Pengaruh Perilaku Berkendara Sepeda Motor Tidak Menggunakan Helm di Kabupaten Sumenep
Authors: Farmadi Arbi Ali , Andani I Gusti Ayu , Prameswari Shafira
Published: January 2024

Salah satu penyebab terbesar kematian di dunia adalah kejadian kecelakaan lalu lintas. Perilaku berkendara berisiko memiliki sumbangsih besar terhadap kejadian kecelakaan lalu lintas. Banyak faktor pengaruh, baik internal ataupun eksternal, yang telah diteliti seperti karakter individu, faktor psikologi, dan kondisi lingkungan binaan. Akan tetapi mengaitkannya faktor penegakan hukum masih sedikit dilakukan, terlebih dengan pemanfaatan teknologi, sedangkan hal tersebut berimplikasi pada perilaku pengendara sepeda motor. Kabupaten Sumenep memiliki persentase perilaku berkendara berisiko, khususnya tidak menggunakan helm, tertinggi ketiga di Provinsi Jawa Timur. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap perilaku berkendara berisiko sepeda motor tidak menggunakan helm, khususnya di Perkotaan Sumenep yang meliputi Kecamatan Kota Sumenep dan Kecamatan Kalianget. Penelitian menggunakan metode analisis structural equation modelling berbasis partial least square dengan alat SmartPLS 3. Hasil penelitian ini mendapatkan bahwa perilaku berkendara berisiko di Kabupaten Sumenep dipengaruhi langsung oleh demografi, karakter pengendara, perceived behavioral control, karakteristik jalan, dan keberadaan electronic traffic law enforcement apabila diterapkan. Ragam pengaruh pengendara melakukan perilaku berkendara berisiko ini memberikan alternatif strategi penyelesaian yang saling mendukung.
Faktor-faktor yang Mempengaruhi Waktu Siklus Bongkar Batu Bara di Pelabuhan Karya Citra Nusantara Marunda
Authors: Septianingrum Lesti , Pakpahan Hartati M , Nariendra Pradhana W
Published: January 2024

Marunda merupakan wilayah di Jakarta Utara yang mempunyai pelabuhan curah kering di Indonesia. Salah satu pelabuhan curah kering di Marunda yaitu Pelabuhan Karya Citra Nusantara. Dalam kegiatan bongkar terdapat kendala pada kecepatan waktu sehingga akan berdampak pada lama waktu kapal sandar dan kecepatan pengiriman barang. Dengan adanya Pelabuhan KCN diharapkan dapat membantu menurunkan dwelling time yang ada di Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok. Pelabuhan KCN dapat membongkar batu bara selama 2 hingga 3 hari, kecepatan bongkar ini diharapkan lebih cepat sehingga dapat menurunkan biaya bongkar. Penelitian ini akan meneliti beberapa tongkang dengan beberapa faktor yang diduga menjadi faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi waktu bongkar batu bara  menggunakan metode regresi linear berganda stepwise, yang mana akan diuji juga berupa uji normalitas, homoskedastisitas, non multikolinearitas, uji kebaikan model, uji T, dan uji F variabel dependen yang digunakan yaitu cycle time (CA), dan variabel independen idle time (IT) , jumlah muatan (JM), tahun produksi excavator (TPE), dan cuaca (CA). Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa model regresi linear pada keseluruhan tongkang yaitu Y = -24.856 + 1.076 JM – 0.630 TPE – 0.437 CA.
Pengaruh Program Tol Laut Terhadap Ketersediaan Logistik di Wilayah Tertinggal, Terpencil, Terluar, dan Perbatasan (T3P) di Indonesia
Authors: Selasdini Vidya
Published: January 2024

Peraturan Presiden Nomor 27 Tahun 2021 tentang Penyelenggaraan Kewajiban Pelayanan Publik untuk Angkutan Barang dari dan ke Daerah Tertinggal, Terpencil, Terluar, dan Perbatasan menjelaskan tol laut adalah pelaksanaan pelayanan angkutan barang di laut dari pelabuhan ke pelabuhan lainnya menggunakan mekanisme Penyelenggaraan Kewajiban Pelayanan Publik Untuk Angkutan Barang. Realitas selama lima tahun menunjukkan bahwa program belum signifikan dalam mendistribusikan ketersedian logistik dan memangkas biaya logistik yang tinggi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh program tol laut dan seberapa besar pengaruhnya terhadap ketersediaan logistik di wilayah Tertinggal, Terpencil, Terluar, dan Perbatasan (T3P) di Indonesia. Analisis dilakukan dengan pendekatan metode kuantitatif dengan penggunaan data primer dan sekunder. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, kuesioner, dan studi pustaka dengan populasi sebanyak 90 orang. Hasil akhir diperoleh ttabelsebesar 1,660 dan thitungsebesar 14,322 yang berarti terdapat pengaruh tol laut terhadap ketersediaan logistik di wilayah T3P.
Implementation of SORA Methodology Version 2.5 for Medical Delivery Using Quadrotor UAS in Remote Areas
Authors: Hidayat Rachmad , Jenie Yazdi Ibrahim
Published: January 2024

The innovative quadrotor Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) approach for delivery missions presents significant opportunities to address logistical distribution challenges (i.e. medical delivery) in remote areas. The efficiency of quadrotor UAS, which does not need additional infrastructure like runways, makes it increasingly applicable to remote regions. However, the potential implementation of UAS for medical delivery missions comes with considerable risks, such as collisions with manned aircraft or UAS crashes that could damage infrastructure and cause fatal injuries to human life. Therefore, in UAS operations, a method of operational risk assessment is needed to ensure safety, resilience, and operational success. The Joint Authorities for the Rulemaking of Unmanned Systems (JARUS) offers a risk assessment methodology named Specific Operational Risk Assessment (SORA) for UAS operations. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation have recognised and approved this methodology as a risk assessment method for specific UAS categories. SORA provides a step-by-step framework in risk assessment to identify, evaluate, and determine necessary mitigation actions to achieve an acceptable means of compliance (MoC). EASA has announced using the latest version, SORA V2.5, planned for implementation in the fourth quarter of 2023. The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation also plans to adopt this latest version for UAS operations. Several updates and simplifications have been made to this version. Therefore, this paper presents the application of risk assessment using SORA V2.5 for medical delivery operations in remote areas using quadrotor UAS. The analysis in this paper covers each step of SORA V2.5, including risk identification and evaluation, as well as the implementation of mitigations in the conducted mission. The results indicate that SORA V2.5 can be implemented in this mission by taking appropriate mitigation actions to assure operational safety. There are also recommendations for optimising risk identification and it can complement the SORA methodology.
Kajian Penggunaan LiDAR dan Kamera untuk Identifikasi Volume Limbah Tempat Pembuangan Akhir Menggunakan UAV
Authors: Suarmahajaya I Made Satria , Dwianto Yohanes Bimo , Sasongko Rianto Adhy
Published: January 2024

Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV) merupakan teknologi dirgantara yang berkembang pesat pada berbagai bidang seperti pemetaan, kesehatan, pertanian, peternakan, hingga logistik. Berdasarkan European GNSS Agency 2022, sektor pemetaan menjadi pasar yang cukup besar di industri drone dengan perkiraan pasar sebesar €40 juta. Di masa lalu, pemetaan lahan dilakukan menggunakan metode topografi tradisional seperti menggunakan total stations yang efisien dalam mengukur tumpukan sederhana atau situs kecil. Namun, dalam kasus yang lebih kompleks seperti Tempat Pembuangan Akhir (TPA), diperlukan pengukuran banyak titik untuk merekonstruksi permukaan dan mengukur volume tumpukan. Seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi dirgantara terutama pada UAV yang dipadukan dengan teknologi LiDAR ataupun fotogrametri maka dapat menghasilkan pemetaan dengan akurasi data tinggi dan waktu yang cepat. Saat ini, PT Bali Drone Production berencana meneliti lebih lanjut terkait perbandingan volume limbah sampah dengan menggunakan UAV berteknologi LiDAR dan fotogrametri. Penelitian akan dilaksanakan pada tiga TPA yaitu TPA X (46,5 Ha), TPA Y (20,8 Ha), dan TPA Z (15,2 Ha). Penelitian dilakukan dengan membandingkan hitungan volume dari akuisisi data UAV LiDAR dan UAV fotogrametri terhadap tiga trajectory berbeda untuk setiap lokasi TPA. Hasil analisis perbandingan volume timbunan sampah dari data UAV LiDAR terhadap tiga trajectory berbeda menunjukkan hasil yang presisi di bawah 1% dibandingkan data UAV fotogrametri yang menunjukkan hasil perbedaan volume hingga 19.96%. Pemrosesan Digital Terrain Model (DTM) menggunakan data UAV LiDAR (19 menit 23 detik) menunjukkan hasil yang lebih cepat dibandingkan pemrosesan DTM UAV fotogrametri (8 jam 44 menit 55 detik).
Comparative Analysis of Aircraft Modification Processes: EASA, FAA, and DGCA Indonesia
Authors: Ramadhanti Nurfrida Nashira , Pasaribu Hisar Manongam
Published: January 2024

This study conducts a comparative analysis of aircraft modification certification processes within the aviation regulatory frameworks of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in Indonesia. Using the TCAS 7.1 Software Updates modification on the A320-200 as a case study, the research explores Design Organization Approval (DOA) or Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) procedures. The findings reveal variations in Design Organization structures and certification processes, offering valuable insights for Indonesia's emerging aviation market. By adapting best practices from the FAA and EASA, the study aims to contribute to the enhancement of Indonesia's regulatory system, benefiting policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
الصحة النفسية وعلاقتها بدقة اتخاذ القرار لحكام الدوري الممتاز بكرة اليد.
Authors: الربيعي سامر سعدون عبدالرضا , اياد كامل شعلان
Published: January 2024

هدف البحث إلى التعرف على العلاقة بين الصحة النفسية والدقة باتخاذ القرار لدى حكام الدوري الممتاز بكرة اليد، واستخدم الباحثان المنهج الوصفي بأسلوب الدراسة المسحية والعلاقات الارتباطية، وان مجتمع البحث تكون من حكام الدوري الممتاز في لعبة كرة اليد وقد تم اختيار العينة بالطريقة العمدية للموسم الرياضي (2022/2023), وقد بلغ مجتمع البحث الكلي (40) حكماً , وبناءاَ على ذلك اختار الباحثان عينة البحث من حكام الدوري الممتاز والبالغ عددهم (35) حكماً , وقد تم اختيار (5) حكماً لأجراء التجربة الاستطلاعية.

من خلال النتائج التي ظهرت توصل الباحثان إلى ان الصحة النفسية لها تأثير واضح على دقة اتخاذ القرار لحكام الدوري الممتاز بكرة اليد، فضلاً عن وجود علاقة ارتباطية بين مقياسي الصحة النفسية واتخاذ القرار للحكام، وتبين ان حكام الدوري الممتاز يتمتعون بصحة نفسية حيث من خلال نتائج الاستبيان الذي تكون من (14) فقرة والتي تساعدهم على الدقة في اتخاذ القرارات، ويوصي الباحثان إلى اجراء دراسات تبحث العلاقة بين مفهوم الصحة النفسية والمفاهيم الأخرى، وامكانية الاستفادة من مقياسي الصحة النفسية واتخاذ القرار لحكام الالعاب الفرقية الاخرى، وضرورة العناية بتدعيم السمات النفسية التي تساعد الحكام على الدقة في اتخاذ القرار.
Targeting Cancer Metabolism with Isoselenazolium Salts. Doctoral Thesis
Authors:   ,   Rīga Stradiņš University, Dimitrijevs Pāvels
Published: January 2024

Low therapeutic efficacy and resistance to conventional drugs remain the major obstacles in modern chemotherapy. Scientists around the world are therefore constantly searching for new drugs with different modes of action that, alone or in combination with other drugs, can help cancer patients. In recent years, selenium-containing compounds have been extensively studied as anticancer agents due to the characteristic properties of selenium. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the chemotherapeutic potential of isoselenazolium salts, a novel class of organoselenium compounds, and to explore their mechanism of action. The first series of isoselenazolium salts exhibited selective cytotoxicity against breast cancer cell lines. These compounds modulated mitochondrial respiration, increased reactive oxygen species production, altered NAD+ homeostasis, inhibited poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1) and possibly interfered with cardiolipin, a signature phospholipid of mitochondria. To test the latter, a new fluorescent cardiolipin-specific probe and a competitive binding assay were developed to quantitatively describe the drugs` affinity for cardiolipin. Using a new method, it was proved that the affinity of isoselenazolium salts for cardiolipin is low, and their interaction is not related to the pharmacological effect. The second series of isoselenazolium salts with a modified structure was designed to have improved PARP1 inhibitory activity. These compounds displayed high cytotoxicity against T-cell leukaemia, breast, liver, and lung cancer cells. Although the PARP1 inhibitory activity was improved, detailed studies of the mechanism of action showed that isoselenazolium salts are potent and selective inhibitors of pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2), an enzyme, that is highly expressed in various types of tumours. On the basis of NMR, size-exclusion chromatography, mass photometry, differential scanning fluorimetry, isothermal titration calorimetry, and enzyme kinetic data, isoselenazolium salts were found to be competitive inhibitors and at the same time induce an unstable PKM2 homotetramer formation. Thus, PKM2 translocation to the nucleus is blocked, preventing its nonmetabolic functions. The discovery of robust PKM2 inhibitors could serve as the basis for new anticancer drug candidates and provide an important insight into the fundamental role of PKM2 in oncogenesis. 3.1 Basic medicine; Sub-Sector – Pharmaceutical Pharmacology. Keywords: cancer, cardiolipin, isoselenazolium salts, metabolic reprogramming, PARP1, pyruvate kinase M2, selenium. This work was supported by ERDF “Development of a novel potent PARP inhibitor” (No. 1.1.1.1/19/A/016) and BioMedPharm (No. VPP-EM-BIOMEDICINA-2022/1-0001) projects.
Targeting Cancer Metabolism with Isoselenazolium Salts. Summary of the Doctoral Thesis
Authors:   ,   Rīga Stradiņš University, Dimitrijevs Pāvels
Published: January 2024

Low therapeutic efficacy and resistance to conventional drugs remain the major obstacles in modern chemotherapy. Scientists around the world are therefore constantly searching for new drugs with different modes of action that, alone or in combination with other drugs, can help cancer patients. In recent years, selenium-containing compounds have been extensively studied as anticancer agents due to the characteristic properties of selenium. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the chemotherapeutic potential of isoselenazolium salts, a novel class of organoselenium compounds, and to explore their mechanism of action. The first series of isoselenazolium salts exhibited selective cytotoxicity against breast cancer cell lines. These compounds modulated mitochondrial respiration, increased reactive oxygen species production, altered NAD+ homeostasis, inhibited poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1) and possibly interfered with cardiolipin, a signature phospholipid of mitochondria. To test the latter, a new fluorescent cardiolipin-specific probe and a competitive binding assay were developed to quantitatively describe the drugs` affinity for cardiolipin. Using a new method, it was proved that the affinity of isoselenazolium salts for cardiolipin is low, and their interaction is not related to the pharmacological effect. The second series of isoselenazolium salts with a modified structure was designed to have improved PARP1 inhibitory activity. These compounds displayed high cytotoxicity against T-cell leukaemia, breast, liver, and lung cancer cells. Although the PARP1 inhibitory activity was improved, detailed studies of the mechanism of action showed that isoselenazolium salts are potent and selective inhibitors of pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2), an enzyme, that is highly expressed in various types of tumours. On the basis of NMR, size-exclusion chromatography, mass photometry, differential scanning fluorimetry, isothermal titration calorimetry, and enzyme kinetic data, isoselenazolium salts were found to be competitive inhibitors and at the same time induce an unstable PKM2 homotetramer formation. Thus, PKM2 translocation to the nucleus is blocked, preventing its nonmetabolic functions. The discovery of robust PKM2 inhibitors could serve as the basis for new anticancer drug candidates and provide an important insight into the fundamental role of PKM2 in oncogenesis. 3.1 Basic medicine; Sub-Sector – Pharmaceutical Pharmacology. Keywords: cancer, cardiolipin, isoselenazolium salts, metabolic reprogramming, PARP1, pyruvate kinase M2, selenium. This work was supported by ERDF “Development of a novel potent PARP inhibitor” (No. 1.1.1.1/19/A/016) and BioMedPharm (No. VPP-EM-BIOMEDICINA-2022/1-0001) projects.
AC motor impedance predictive modeling methodology taking into account windings variability
Authors: Piat Arthur , Lévy Pierre-Etienne , Hlioui Sami , Costa François , Serpaud Sebastien
Published: January 2024

This paper presents a unified predictive modeling for Common-Mode (CM) and Differential-Mode (DM) impedance estimation of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) with random wounds used in aeronautic applications. This methodology combines 2D Finite Element modeling and generated lumped parameter circuits in a Spice environment. It is then used to determine the consequences of design choices and evaluate the importance of controlling the winding process in PMSM manufacturing. By doing so and by changing parts of the PMSM design, the overall high-frequency response of the system with regard to input parameters can help in satisfying ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) high-frequency constraints (between 1 kHz and 10 MHz).This paper presents evidence demonstrating the importance of design parameters such as the number of wires in parallel used by turns and the overall placement of the conductor not only with regard to the slot but to other wires within the slot
From Inattentiveness Towards Moral Failures: Acknowledging Simone Weil in Iris Murdoch’s Literary Writings
Authors: Braune Camille
Published: January 2024

Simone Weil's ideas proved fundamental for Iris Murdoch, opening up a difficult path of thought for one rooted in the British philosophical tradition in the 1950s (Sim 1985, Bok 2005, Lovibond 2011a, Panizza 2022a, Mac Cumhaill and Wiseman 2022). Grasping the Weilian-inspired moral theory of attention sketched by Iris Murdoch is a prerequisite for comprehending the development of her moral ideas (Panizza 2015, Broackes 2012) and the form they may take in her literary writings (Griffin 1993, Morgan 2006). This paper argues that we can read an expression of Simone Weil in Iris Murdoch's novels which articulate her notions of grace and gravity, but also convey the Weilian insights that shape Murdoch's moral perfectionism. It investigates three of Murdoch's well-known male protagonists, i.e., Bradley Pearson, Charles Arrowby and Hilary Burde, so as to comprehend how their moral failures relate to a defective implementation of the concepts of love and attention as theorised by Simone Weil as leading to goodness. Hence, it offers a new examination of the way in which the Murdochian literary staging of inattention as a cause of moral deficiency reveals its Weilian-based ethics of attention.
The influence of laser descemetogoniopuncture terms on longterm hypotensive effect of non-penetrating deep sclerectomy
Authors:   FSBEI of Higher Education «Tyumen State Medical University» of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Tyumen, Konovalova O.S. ,   Tyumen branch of IRTC Eye Microsurgery Ekaterinburg Center, Tyumen, Velizhanina O.V. ,   Tyumen branch of IRTC Eye Microsurgery Ekaterinburg Center, Tyumen
Published: January 2024

Aim. To evaluate the influence of laser descemetogoniopuncture terms on longterm hypotensive effect of nonpenetrating deep sclerectomy. Methods. The study included patients with primary open-angle glaucoma who underwent descemetogoniopuncture after non-penetrating deep sclerectomy at different terms. The first group consisted of patients who underwent descemetogoniopuncture within 6 months after non-penetrating deep sclerectomy. The second group consisted of patients who underwent descemetogoniopuncture later than 6 months from the moment of non-penetrating deep sclerectomy. Results. The study demonstrated the greater effectiveness of non-penetrating deep sclerectomy when performing descemetogoniopuncture earlier. Conclusion. The possibility of early descemetogoniopuncture as the second stage after non-penetrating deep sclerectomy allows activating outflow of intraocular fluid and maintaining hypotensive effect of the surgical operation. Key words: non-penetrating deep sclerectomy; laser decemetogoniopuncture; primary open-angle glaucoma.
Convergence insufficency as a reason of asthenopia after refractive surgery
Authors:   «Clinicа ArtOptica», Chelyabinsk, Olevskaia E.A.
Published: January 2024

Purpose. To evaluate the frequency of astenopia and effect of refractive surgery on muscle balance and accommodation in patients with convergence insufficiency (CI). Methods. This study prospectively evaluated 240 eyes (120 patients) with myopia. CI was found in 15 patients (12.5 %), 91 patients with normal binocular vision were included in control group. Accommodative amplitude and facility, positive and negative relative accommodation, binocular vision, near point of convergence (NPC), phoria measurement for near and distance, positive and negative fusion vergence, AC/A ratio were assessed, symptoms were measured by Convergence Symptom Survey (CISS) before, 1 month and 1 year after LASIK. Results. Asthenopia was found in 7.5 % of patients in 1 month after surgery. It was related with CI in 5 %. There was a statistically significant improvement of near exodeviation from 13.2±3.9 to 8.4±3.7 pd and of NPC from 12.2±2.7 to 8.3±2.3 сm which remained unchanged within 1 year. CISS score improved from 24.3±4.8 to 13.5±2.5 in 1 month after surgery and to 9.6±2.8 within 1 year. 1 patient had deterioration of exodeviation in 1 month. 6 patients needed in-office vergence/accommodative therapy after surgery. None of the patients in control group presented postoperative asthenopia, worsening in muscle balance and binocular vision. Conclusions. Laser refractive surgery does not cause asthenopia in patients with normal accommodation and vergence. CI is not a contraindication for refractive surgery, leading to a decrease in exodeviation. In cases of accurate fusion vergence lack, patients will experience asthenopia. In patients with CI it is necessary that positive fusion vergence exceed the exophoria by two times before surgery and overlap presbyopia addition which will be required in future. Key words: refractive surgery; asthenopia; convergence insufficiency.
A comparative analysis of intraocular pressure and central corneal thickness dynamics after cataract phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation depending on the presence of primary open-angle glaucoma
Authors:   GAUZ City Clinical Hospital No. 1, Chelyabinsk, Kharlamova M.S. , Ekgardt V.F. ,   South Ural State Medical University, Chelyabinsk, Khokhlova D.Y. ,   GAUZ City Clinical Hospital No. 11, Chelyabinsk, Pevgov D.G. ,   GAUZ City Clinical Hospital No. 1, Chelyabinsk, Butorina O.I. ,   GAUZ City Clinical Hospital No. 1, Chelyabinsk
Published: January 2024

A prospective open study of 64 eyes (64 patients) was conducted, the parameters of IOP and central corneal thickness (CCT) in the early postoperative period were studied in patients with primary-open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and without glaucoma. The terms of normalization of these parameters are determined, as well as possible influencing factors on changes in IOP and CCT indicators. In patients with POAG after phaco an increase in hypotensive drops was required in 50 % of cases, in 19 % of patients with an average IOP after surgery up to 28.8 ± 5.2 mm Hg (p<0.01), there was a need for antiglaucoma operation (AGO) in the early postoperative period due to persistent IOP decompensation. Basically, these were patients who received 2 or 3 hypotensive drugs before phaco, had 3rd degree lens density, stage 3 glaucoma and a longer operation time. In patients without POAG an increase of IOP level is possible at day 1 after phaco to an average of 22.4±5.6 mm Hg (p=0.03), but to a lesser extent than in patients with POAG (p<0.05). This group consisted exclusively of patients with 2nd and 3rd degree of lens density and longer operation time. In patients with POAG at the day after phaco CCT index significantly increases to an average of 617.9 ±88.6 microns (p<0.001), approaching the norm at day 14. In patients without glaucoma the level of CCT at the day after surgery also equally significantly increases to an average of 624±106.3 microns, approaching the baseline level by day 14. Key words: early postoperative period; open-angle glaucoma; cataract; intraocular pressure; central corneal thickness.
A clinical case of surgical treatment of bilateral traction retinal detachment in proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Authors:   The S. Fyodorov Foundation to promote the development of advanced medical technology, Moscow, Magaryan T.O. , Mironov A.V. ,   The S. Fyodorov Foundation to promote the development of advanced medical technology, Moscow, Stalnaya A.S. ,   The S. Fyodorov Foundation to promote the development of advanced medical technology, Moscow, Kutin I.V. ,   The S. Fyodorov Foundation to promote the development of advanced medical technology, Moscow
Published: January 2024

Purpose. To present a clinical case of bilateral surgical treatment of traction retinal detachment in proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Methods. A patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus came to the clinic with a diagnosis of proliferative diabetic retinopathy, traction retinal detachment in both eyes. Results. Performed surgical treatment made it possible to achieve good anatomical and functional results. Conclusion. Modern methods of vitreoretinal surgery optimize the results of treatment of patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Key words: PDR; retinal detachment; vitrectomy.
Un processus à l’œuvre. L’artification de Carl Gustav Jung et de ses œuvres visuelles
Authors: Mantegari-Bertorelli Sébastien
Published: January 2024

Si la publication en 2009 du Livre rouge du psychiatre suisse Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961) a entrainé une relecture de l’histoire de la psychologie analytique, elle a également enclenché toute une série d’expositions de par le monde ayant pour but de faire découvrir les nombreuses images peintes et sculptées par ce dernier tout au long de sa vie. Jung et ses œuvres visuelles semblent donc actuellement connaître un processus d’artification, que les sociologues de l’art définissent comme le passage presque ontologique du statut de non-art à art et de non-artiste à artiste. S’appuyant sur les possibilités analytiques et épistémologiques offertes par le concept d’artification, par une analyse des expositions, du marché de l’art et des entretiens, cet article entend donc analyser les pratiques, les discours et les acteurs qui ont permis de considérer a posteriori les productions visuelles d’un psychiatre et homme de science comme de l’art, et leur auteur comme un artiste digne d’être exposé ; en somme le passage de la science à l’art, élargissant ainsi le spectre des acteurs de l’histoire de l’art du XXe siècle.
Usages créatifs de l’intelligence artificielle : quand y a-t-il art ?
Authors: Kerinska Nikoleta
Published: January 2024

Cet article interroge les usages de techniques d’intelligence artificielle dans l’art et s’intéresse aux œuvres dotées d’I.A. qui simulent certaines caractéristiques de l’esprit humain telles que l’apprentissage, la pensée créative et l’aptitude à prendre des décisions. Conceptuellement et formellement innovantes, ces œuvres forment une catégorie artistique qui se constitue depuis plusieurs décennies, mais qui demeure très peu connue du grand public et assez peu étudiée par les théoriciens de l’art. Les notions d’intelligence naturelle et d’intelligence artificielle, aussi bien que leurs convergences, sont reprises et examinées du point de vue des projets artistiques cités pour établir à la fois leurs modes de simulation de l’intelligence et le fonctionnement des œuvres. Les expériences esthétiques proposées au sein de certaines œuvres sont essentiellement collaboratives et interactives. Ce constat permettra de considérer le dialogue entre l’humain et la machine dans ce contexte comme un terrain propice à une techno-écologie du sensible.
A Discussion on the Arguments for Expansion of Seoul Area through the Discourses of Megacity Seoul
Authors:   Institute For Kyeongki Cultural Studies, Seo Min Cheol , Lee Seon Young
Published: January 2024

This paper is supposed to review critically the arguments for expanding the administrative area of Seoul City, focusing on the Seoul Megacity initiative sparked recently by the ruling party on Korean Political arena. The nuts and bolts of the initiative are letting Seoul to be a Megacity by enlarging it's administrative area, and to fix up the mismatch problems in living areas and strengthen Seoul's urban competitiveness. And as it's typical models, Tokyo Metropolis, Osaka Prefecture, Greater London, and Grand Paris were frequently brought up. Therefore, the task of this paper is to examine what a megacity is and whether it really means expansion of Seoul's administrative district. In addition, it is discussed whether it is contextually consistent with the cases of Tokyo, Osaka, London, and Paris. As the claimants of “Bigger Seoul” are clamouing for, Megacity as a single large city mainly refers to super large cities in developing countries and is associated with urban problems such as slums. Additionally, Tokyo and Osaka were established through the Prefecture-Abolishing processes of Japan in 19th Century, not the urbanization process. Moreover, Greater London and Grand Paris take charge of only wide range functions while leave the functions for small cities to the many cities and small municipalities under the bigger government. So they have nothing to do with expanding the administrative area of their central cities. For the competitive of large cities, the lingkage-oriented concepts like city-region, mega-city region or megaregion are more suitable, than the size-oriented one like megacity.
ASSESSMENT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BARANGAY MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISES ACT OF 2002 RELATIVE TO THE PROFITABILITY OF FOOD BUSINESSES IN VICTORIA, LAGUNA
Authors: B. Bringas Abraham , B. Almario Arthur
Published: January 2024

Barangay Micro Business Enterprise (BMBE) law was enacted in 2002 in the Philippines to promote the growth of small and micro-enterprises in the food industry by providing tax incentives and simplified business registration procedures. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of BMBE implementation in the food industry, its impact on business profitability, and identify areas for improvement. A survey was conducted on 30 BMBE-registered sole proprietor food businesses in Victoria, Laguna, using a quantitative research method. The findings showed that the BMBE Act of 2002 has benefited micro- enterprises in the food industry, helping them reduce labor costs, comply with regulations, improve their financial status, and allocate more resources for economic expansion and growth. The study highlights the importance of government support for small businesses and suggests targeted interventions or support programs. The researcher recommends further research and promotion of BMBE registration, consistent and effective implementation, and guidelines for monitoring and evaluation.
PHYSICAL STORE OWNERS’ PERCEPTION ON E-COMMERCE IN SAN PABLO CITY: INPUT FOR E-COMMMERCE ADOPTION
Authors: Escueta Gillyn
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this research is to conduct an analysis of the factors that prevent owners of physical stores from adopting e-commerce and to make suggestions for how those owners can improve their level of readiness and effectiveness in the digital market. Organizational readiness was shown to be the most significant factor in predicting e-commerce adoption among small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the region, according to the findings of a study that employed a sample of one hundred owners of physical businesses in San Pablo City. E-commerce adoption is also influenced by a number of other elements, including perceived value and usability, digital skills, logistics and supply chain management, and online commerce security. According to the findings, owners of physical stores can maintain their competitive advantage by implementing efficient management methods, upgrading their hardware and software systems, purchasing faster internet access, and receiving training and support to increase their preparation for digital commerce. The research underlines the prospects for owners of physical stores to adapt and innovate in the current digital era, and it suggests that store owners combine their offline and online presences in order to maximize their resources and increase their level of competition. This research’s originality and usefulness reside in the fact that it offers actionable recommendations to owners of small businesses on how they might handle the problems and opportunities presented by the digital market.
THE ROLE OF CROWDFUNDING IN SUPPORTING INNOVATION AND CREATIVE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT: A REVIEW OF THE CROWDFUNDING PHENOMENON IN THE DIGITAL ERA
Authors: Gusti Girang Permata , da Hil
Published: January 2024

This research analyzes the role of crowdfunding in supporting innovation and creative project development in the digital era. Using a quantitative descriptive method approach and secondary data. The phenomenon of crowdfunding as an alternative funding source, has experienced significant growth in recent years. Findings from secondary data analysis show that raising funds through crowdfunding continues to increase over time, with the total funds raised reaching a significant figure. Secondary data originating from trusted sources, such as the Financial Services Authority (OJK-INDONESIA) and crowdfunding platforms, is used to analyze growth trends in funds raised, the number of investors, and the role of crowdfunding in connecting project creators with their supporters.
HARNESSING AI FOR AFRICA'S FINANCIAL FORTIFICATION: A REVIEW
Authors: Augustine Lottu Oluwaseun , Mobolaji Abioye Kehinde , Naomi Oguntoyinbo Fuzzy , Abiola Abdul Adekunle , Daraojimba Chibuike
Published: January 2024

Africa’s financial landscape presents a complex tapestry characterized by adversity and opportunity. It is home to a significant portion of the world’s unbanked and underbanked population, with millions still lacking access to fundamental financial services. However, amid these challenges, Africa also boasts a burgeoning tech-savvy population, a growing number of innovative fintech startups, and governments increasingly recognizing the pivotal role of financial inclusion in sustainable development. This dynamic interplay between adversity and opportunity defines Africa’s financial sector, shaping its trajectory during this economic and technological transformation era. This paper explores the challenges and opportunities of adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the African financial sector. The study researches the current landscape, underlining key statistics such as the substantial percentage of African unbanked individuals. It also identifies significant barriers to AI adoption, such as infrastructure limitations, data quality issues, and regulatory ambiguities. To address these challenges effectively, the paper proposes actionable recommendations targeted at policymakers, financial institutions, and stakeholders. To maximize AI’s potential for transforming the African financial sector, strategies for infrastructure development, data quality enhancement, regulatory clarity, skills development, and the ethical deployment of AI are discussed. This paper highlights the challenges and underscores AI’s immense potential for financial inclusion and economic growth in Africa.
AUGMENTED REALITY: THE MODERN DRIFT IN FASHION INDUSTRY
Authors: Varshney Reema , Rana Chaudhary Nimisha
Published: January 2024

This paper deals with the focus on the anticipated future capabilities, advancements, and limitations of augmented reality, this study examines the evolution and modifications throughout the period of AR adoption in the primary application areas. When it comes to engaging consumers and creating creative ideas, one of the fastest-growing and most innovative industries is without a doubt the textile and fashion industry. Augmented reality (AR), a strong and convincing tool, will improve marketing efforts and increase consumer involvement, which will boost revenue. Anything that is deemed popular attracts early adopters, as shown in the fashion retail industry, either in the physical or online marketplaces. By 2022, approx. 44% of the global populace intends to use AR, according to a Digi-Capital prediction. With a focus on the anticipated future capabilities, advancements, and limitations of augmented reality, this study examines the evolution and modifications throughout the period of AR adoption in the primary application areas. We conclude by thinking about the disruptive effect that VR/AR/MRITF is going to be competent to have in scientific domains as well as in human interaction and communication.
INCORPORATING DIVERSE CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES INTO BUSINESS STRATEGY: A COMPARATIVE REVIEW
Authors: Unachukwu Chika , Akinwolemiwa Deborah Idowu , Osawaru Eloghosa Stephen , Kaggwa Simon , Ugomma Uwaoma Prisca
Published: January 2024

This research paper explores integrating diverse cultural perspectives into business strategy by comparing case studies featuring Toyota, Google, and Unilever. The analysis reveals commonalities in adaptive cultural intelligence, inclusive organizational cultures, and strategic alignment with local values. Successful organizations strike a delicate balance between cultural authenticity and global adaptability. Challenges such as communication barriers and resistance to change are navigated while opportunities for innovation, enhanced decision-making, and market adaptation are capitalized upon. Recommendations include investing in cultural intelligence training, fostering inclusive leadership, tailoring diversity initiatives to local contexts, integrating cultural perspectives in decision-making, and committing to sustainable and inclusive practices. The paper underscores the strategic imperative and moral responsibility of incorporating diverse cultural perspectives into organizational frameworks.
DEEP REINFORCEMENT LEARNING WITH HIDDEN MARKOV MODEL FOR SPEECH RECOGNITION
Authors: Isaac Samson , Haruna Khalid , Ahmad Muhammad Aminu , Mustapha Rabi
Published: January 2024

Nowadays, many applications uses speech recognition especially the field of computer science and electronics, Speech Recognition (SR) is the interpretation of words spoken into a text. It is also known as Speech-To-Text (STT) or Automatic-Speech-Recognition(ASR), or just Word-Recognition(WR). The Hidden-Markov-Model (HMM) is a type of Markov model, which means that the future state of the model depends on the current state, not on the entire history of the system and the goal of HMM is to learn a sequence of hidden states from a set of known states. The Long-Short-Time-Memory (LSTM) network is a type of Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) that can learn long-term dependencies between time steps of sequence data. The LSTM network is trained by the network in order to predict the values of subsequent time steps in a series-to-series regression. Deep Neural Network (DNN) models are better classifiers than Gaussian Mixture Models (GMMs), they can generalize much better with a smaller number of parameters over complex distributions. They model distributions of different classes jointly, called “distributed” learning, or, more properly “tied” learning. This work is aimed at developing a speech recognition model that will predict isolated speech of some selected fruits in Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba language by using the predicting power of Mel-Frequency-Cepstral-Coefficient (MFCC), LSTM and HMM algorithms. The findings of the study would improve the development of better automatic speech applications systems and would benefit the academic and research community in the field of Natural Language Processing.
EFFICIENCY DETERIORATION OF CANDU NPPS DUE TO CHANGES IN CONDENSER COOLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Authors: M.A. Ibrahim Said , M.A. Aggour Ismail
Published: January 2024

This research investigates the harmful effects of changes in condenser seawater coolant temperature, fouling, and salinity, on the thermal performance of an existed CANDU nuclear power plant (NPP). A mathematical model is developed to relate seawater cooling temperature, fouling, and salinity to the output power and thermal efficiency of the plant. The model also elaborates the impact of the condenser performance on power and efficiency. The thermal efficiency of the considered CANDU NPP is reduced by 2.24%, for combined extreme increases in the condenser cooling seawater temperature, fouling factor of seawater and treated boiler feed water, and salinity of 10 °C, 0.0002, 0.00001 m2K/W, and 100 g/kg, respectively. A rise in the condenser efficiency from 40 – 100 % increases the output power by 7.0136 % of the plant, and the thermal efficiency increases by about 2.34 %.