bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Klientenzentrierte Psychotherapie in Österreich
Authors: Korunka Christian , Keil Wolfgang W. , Haug-Eskevig Kristin
Published: February 2024

Die vorliegende Studie setzte sich zum Ziel, die Durchführung ambulanter Klientenzentrierter Psychotherapie in Österreich aus einer praxeologischen Perspektive zu beschreiben. Dazu wurden Klientenzentrierte PsychotherapeutInnen (Mitglieder der ÖGwG) u. a. gebeten, ihre „letzten beiden ordnungsgemäß abgeschlossenen Klientenzentrierten Psychotherapien“ zu beschreiben. Die vorliegenden Daten von 92 TherapeutInnen beziehen sich auf 175 Einzeltherapieprozesse und erlauben die Beschreibung eines weitgehend repräsentativen Bildes klientenzentrierter Praxis.
In Übereinstimmung mit früheren Studien reicht das Spektrum Klientenzentrierter Psychotherapie von kurzen Therapien bis zu längeren therapeutischen Prozessen – wobei ein Großteil der Therapien rund 20 – 80 Stunden umfasst. Die Klientenzentrierte Psychotherapie kommt dabei – im Sinne eines Breitbandkonzepts – bei sehr unterschiedlichen Störungsbildern, darunter auch zahlreichen schweren Störungen, zum Einsatz. Die Ergebnisse stehen im Wesentlichen mit einer Studie von Eckert (1994) für die BRD in Übereinstimmung. Insgesamt bestätigt die Studie eine gute Verankerung der Klientenzentrierten Psychotherapie in der ambulanten Psychotherapieversorgung in Österreich.
Von der Persönlichkeitsentwicklung zur Faktenvermittlung?
Authors: Müller Doris , Thimm Marion
Published: February 2024

Die besonderen Anliegen und Gütekriterien der traditionellen Ausbildung in Gesprächspsychotherapie in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland sowie die neuen Rahmenbedingungen der staatlichen Ausbildungsordnung werden dargestellt. Es wird problematisiert, inwieweit die bisherigen bewährten Ausbildungsziele, -inhalte und -methoden in den künftigen Ausbildungen verwirklicht werden können. Mögliche Vorteile der neuen Ausbildungsordnung werden benannt und Vorschläge entwickelt, welche Maßnahmen auch unter den veränderten Rahmenbedingungen die Qualität einer Ausbildung in Gesprächspsychotherapie sichern könnten.
As práticas pedagógicas para o ensino de ciências na educação do campo: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Mendes Maricleide Pereira de Lima , Cerqueira Iago Lima
Published: February 2024

Este estudo aborda a concepção de práticas educativas para o Ensino de Ciências na Educação do Campo. O objetivo central foi realizar uma revisão de literatura em periódicos nacionais sobre a concepção de práticas pedagógicas voltadas para o ensino de Ciências na Educação do Campo. Fundamentado em autores como: Arroyo (2006), Caldart (2012), Freire (1997, 2011), Souza (2012), Augusto e Mendes (2022), a pesquisa qualitativa exploratória baseou-se na análise de seis artigos (2 na Scielo e 4 na Revista Brasileira de Educação do Campo) publicados entre 2018 e 2023. A Educação do Campo, com suas especificidades e desafios, destaca-se pela necessidade de contextualização e interdisciplinaridade no ensino de Ciências. A conclusão aponta para existência de desafios a serem superados e a importância incontestável da continuidade de pesquisas na área, ressaltando a complexidade da modalidade educacional e a necessidade de abordagens específicas para promover uma educação de qualidade no campo.
Deterministic ideas about man in the philosophical works of A.L. Chizhevsky: scientific and religious aspects
Authors: Zvonova Ekaterina Evgen'evna
Published: February 2024

The subject of the study is the scientific and religious aspects of the anthropological determinism of the philosophical works of A.L. Chizhevsky, the object is the deterministic views of the cosmist on man. The author examines in detail the "dialectical" anthropological determinism compatible with the freedom of human will of the "Basic principle of the universe" and the roughly deterministic approach to man of the "Electronic Theory and genesis of forms". Special attention is paid to the study of the question concerning the validity of both types of deterministic views in the context of global evolutionism, as well as Christianity and Vedantist ideas about the "cosmic game" correlated with the phenomenon of cosmic consciousness. The purpose of the work is to explicate the question of the peculiarities of the correlation of scientific and religious worldviews in Russian cosmism, based on which it is possible to identify the grounds for a productive dialogue between science and religion.  The following methods were used: analysis of textual sources (including manuscripts of the 1703 fund of the Archive of the Academy of Sciences of the Russian Federation), comparative analysis, analysis, synthesis, generalization, induction and deduction, historical method. The scientific novelty of the article lies in the identification of two varieties of anthropological determinism characterizing the philosophical works of A.L. Chizhevsky, and the study of their compliance with scientific and religious views. The main conclusions of the study are the following judgments: 1) "dialectical" anthropological determinism seems legitimate, in contrast to the roughly deterministic approach to man; 2) an assessment of the correspondence of the two mentioned varieties of anthropological determinism to scientific and religious views allows us to draw the same conclusion about their legality. A similar vision of a complex phenomenon in scientific and religious discourses indicates the presence of points of contact between them. The similarities and differences between science and religion should become the basis for solving the urgent problem of building a constructive dialogue between these forms of human culture.
Comparative Study of Pre-operative, Operative, and Post-operative Parameters of Single and Staged Bilateral Total Hip Replacement
Authors: Mohapatro Monalisa , Panigrahy Biswakesh , Kumar Behera Sanjib , Kumar Hota Saubhagya
Published: February 2024

Objectives

Total Hip replacement (THR) is now emerging as the most successful surgery that can drastically improve the quality of life of an arthritis patient. Bilateral (B/L) hip involvement is seen in many cases where there is a treatment option of operation on both hips in a single operation under single anesthesia or a staged operation. The present study aims to compare the pre-operative, operative, and post-operative parameters of single operation Bilateral Total Hip Replacement (B/L THR) and staged B/L THR (two operations in stages; second operation done after 6–7 days).

Material and Methods

97 B/L THR cases were included in a retrospective cohort study operated Delete conducted 2017–2021 under a single surgeon in a tertiary care hospital. The age, sex, and Body Mass Index (BMI) - matched cases were divided into Group 1-single B/L THR and Group 2-staged B/L THR. The patients were assessed on blood loss during surgery and post-surgery up to 24 h, time to reach visual pain analog score of baseline 3, pre and post-operative Harris Hip score, post-operative hemoglobin (Hb) level, infection, dislocation, deep vein thrombosis and duration of hospital stay.

Results

Thirty-seven cases of Group 1 Single B/L THR and 60 cases of Group 2-Staged B/L THR were analyzed. The time taken for pain to decrease was more in Single B/L THR which was statistically significant. Even though the intra-operative and post operative blood loss was not statistically significant, still more number of cases showed greater blood loss in Staged B/L THR. The pre-operative and post-operative hip functionality outcome was statistically same in both groups. Complications like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) showed lower incidence in Single B/L THR; and equal incidence of infection in both groups. The duration of hospital stay was more in Staged B/L THR. The statistical significance of longer duration of pain in Staged B/L THR can be explained on basis of two injuries inflicted by two operations 6–7 days apart. Harris Hip score for assessing hip functionality did not show statistical significance indicating that both single and staged show similar improvement of hip function. Lower incidence of DVT in Staged B/L THR can be attributed to early mobilization and physiotherapy.

Conclusion

On the basis of the above study, we conclude that Single B/L THR is feasible, safe and cost-effective with similar functional outcomes and early return to the society. Therefore, it should be encouraged in tertiary care hospitals.
Epilepsy care and outcome in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review
Authors: Bankole Nourou Dine Adeniran , Dokponou Yao Christian Hugues , De Koning Rosaline , Dalle David Ulrich , Kesici Özgür , Egu Chinedu , Ikwuegbuenyi Chibuikem , Adegboyega Gideon , Yang Ooi Setthasorn Zhi , Dada Olaoluwa E. , Erhabor Joshua , Mukambo Emmanuel , Olobatoke Tunde Ayomide , Takoutsing Berjo D. , Bandyopadhyay Soham
Published: February 2024

Objectives:

Epilepsy is a common neurological condition in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study aims to systematically review, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information on the current state of medical and surgical management and outcomes of epilepsy in LMICs.

Materials and Methods:

Systematic searches were conducted on MEDLINE, EMBASE, World Health Organization Global Index Medicus, African Journals Online, WOS, and Scopus, covering the period from the inception of the databases to August 18th, 2021, focusing on studies reporting management and outcomes of epilepsy in LMICs.

Results:

A total of 2298 unique studies were identified, of which, 48 were included (38035 cases). The mean age was 20.1 ± 19.26 years with a male predominance in 60.92% of cases. The type of seizure commonly reported in most of the studies was absence seizures (n = 8302, 21.82%); partial focal seizure (n = 3891, 10.23%); and generalized tonic-clonic seizures (n = 3545, 9.32%) which were the next most common types of seizures. Mesiotemporal epilepsy was less frequently reported (n = 87, 0.22%). Electroencephalogram was commonly used (n = 2516, 6.61%), followed by computed tomography scan (n = 1028, 2.70%), magnetic resonance imaging (n = 638, 1.67%), and video telemetry (n = 484, 1.27%) in the care of patients with seizures. Primary epilepsy was recorded in 582 patients (1.53%) whereas secondary epilepsy was present in 333 patients (0.87%). Carbamazepine was the most used anti-epileptic drug (n = 2121, 5.57%). Surgical treatment was required for 465 (1.22%) patients.

Conclusion:

In LMICs, epilepsy is underreported. There is still a lack of adequate tools for the diagnosis of primary or secondary epilepsy as well as adequate access to medical management of those reported.
Results of 15-year neonatal screening in the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania
Authors: Тебиева И.С. , Габисова Ю.В. , Зинченко Р.А.
Published: February 2024

В статье приводятся результаты 15-летнего массового обследования новорожденных на пять наследственных заболеваний в Республике Северная Осетия-Алания (РСОА). Цель настоящей публикации – оценить эффективность неонатального скрининга, а также изучить эпидемиологические и молекулярно-генетические особенности патологии в регионе в период с 2007 по 2021 гг. Проведен ретроспективный анализ результатов скрининга, а также анализ медицинских карт пациентов с фенилкетонурией (ФКУ), врожденным гипотиреозом (ВГ), муковисцидозом (МВ), галактоземией (ГАЛ) и врожденной дисфункцией коры надпочечников (ВДКН). Выявленные клинико-эпидемиологические особенности скринируемых заболеваний позволяют отнести РСОА к регионам со средней частотой встречаемости ФКУ, МВ и ГАЛ и высокой частотой встречаемости ВГ и ВДКН. Определены специфический спектр и частоты мутаций пациентов с ФКУ, МВ. Уникальностью исследования стало обнаружение редкой формы ВДНК, ассоциированной с мутаций в гене HSD3B2. В целом же программу неонатального скрининга в РСОА следует признать важным, актуальным и эффективным методом ранней доклинической диагностики наследственных болезней.

The article presents the results of a 15-year mass examination of newborns for five hereditary diseases in the Republic of North Ossetia Ossetia-Alania. The purpose of this publication is to evaluate the effectiveness of neonatal screening, as well as to study the epidemiological and molecular genetic features of pathology in the region from 2007 to 2021. A retrospective analysis of the results of the study was carried out, as well as an analysis of the medical records of patients with phenylketonuria (PKU), congenital hypothyroidism (CН), cystic fibrosis (CF), galactosemia (GAL), and congenital adrenal dysfunction (CАD). The revealed clinical and epidemiological features of the screened diseases make it possible to attribute North Ossetia-Alania to regions with an average incidence of PKU, CF and GAL and a high incidence of CH and CAD. The specific range and frequencies of mutations in patients with PKU, CF were determined. The uniqueness of the study was the discovery of a rare form of CAD associated with mutations in the HSD3B2 gene. In general, the implementation of the neonatal screening program in North Ossetia-Alania should be recognized as an important, relevant and effective method of early preclinical diagnosis of hereditary diseases.
Detection of the key biotope of boreal floodplain meadows in the Smolenskoe Poozerye National Park based on satellite and topographic data
Authors:   Center for Forest Ecology and Productivity of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Koroleva N. V. , Ershov D. V. ,   Center for Forest Ecology and Productivity of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Tikhonova Е. V. ,   Center for Forest Ecology and Productivity of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Braslavskaya Т. Yu. ,   Center for Forest Ecology and Productivity of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kharitonova A. О. ,   Center for Forest Ecology and Productivity of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Gavrilyuk E. A. ,   Center for Forest Ecology and Productivity of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Grummo D. G. ,   V. F. Kuprevich Institute of Experimental Botany of NAS of Belarus, Sudnik A. V. ,   V. F. Kuprevich Institute of Experimental Botany of NAS of Belarus
Published: February 2024

The research shows the possibility of identifying a key biotope of boreal floodplain meadows in the Smolenskoe Poozerye National Park on the basis of spectral and topographic characteristics of the territory. The key biotope E3.47 according to EUNIS is a meadow along large rivers with areas of calm flow; it freeze every winter and affected by flooding in spring. This category includes areas that are open or poorly overgrown with woody and shrubby vegetation. Sentinel-2 multispectral satellite images (ESA Sentinel-2, 2019) are used to determine areas of floodplain meadows. The geospatial assessment of boreal floodplain meadows is carried out using the method of uncontrolled classification of “K-means” of ten spectral channels of Sentinel-2 satellite images obtained over six seasons, including the flood period. As a result of cluster analysis, classes that are spectrally close to meadow communities are selected. These classes located along flood-plains of rivers, with the elevation difference from the water line not exceeding 5 m. This elevation corresponds to the maximum possible rise of water in rivers during a flood for the studied area. A topographic index using a digital elevation model (DEM) and a hydrographic terrain network are used to correct the selected classes. The accuracy of recognition of the floodplain meadows class is determined using a matrix of error in 133 segments along the 4 transects located in floodplain and dry meadow communities. The convergence of result between the floodplain meadows classification and ground surveys data was 75% (Cohen’s kappa equals 0.53).
Application of gas discharge visualization technique for seeds hidden defects evaluation
Authors:   Agrophysical Research Institute, Priyatkin N. S. , Arkhipov M. V. ,   Agrophysical Research Institute,   North-Western Center of Interdisciplinary Researches of Problems of Food Maintenance, Gusakova L. P. ,   Agrophysical Research Institute, Pishchik V. N. ,   Agrophysical Research Institute,   All-Russia Research Institute for Agricultural Microbiology, Kuznetsova T. A. ,   Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Karamysheva A. V. ,   Komarov Botanical Institute RAS, Shchukina P. A. ,   Agrophysical Research Institute,   North-Western Center of Interdisciplinary Researches of Problems of Food Maintenance, Kuznetsova M. A. ,   Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
Published: February 2024

The gas-discharge visualization (GDV, electrophotography) method allows recording and quantifying the glow that occurs near the surface of the object (seed), when placing it in an electromagnetic field of high intensity. The hidden defects – emptiness of Pinus sibirica Du Tour seeds and biogenic damage (by phytopathogenic bacteria Pantoea ananatis) of Zea mays L. seeds were revealed and analyzed by the method of gas discharge visualization in combination with automatic analysis of digital gas-discharge images. It is shown that empty seeds have reduced values of the averaged intensity of digital gas discharge images. According to the data obtained, the methods of gas-discharge imaging (electrophotography) and microfocus radiography showed high efficiency (> 90%) of accuracy in the detection of empty seeds of Pinus sibirica. It was found that the sample of Zea mays seeds (hybrid Krasnodarskiy 194 MV) was characterized by reduced values of the average intensity of gas-discharge images, as well as the average brightness of digital X-ray images, compared with the other three seed samples. The seed sample of hybrid Krasnodarskiy 194 MB was characterized by the worst sowing qualities: emergence rate, germination, root length and shoot length. It was shown that the Krasnodarskiy 194 MB seeds were affected by phytopathogenic bacteria Pantoea ananatis. The average inverse correlations of a number of characteristics of gas-discharge glow (area, total intensity) with the standard deviation of brightness of digital X-ray images, as well as weak reliable correlation of most gas-discharge characteristics with seeding qualities were found. Comparative assessment of gas discharge indices and seedlings germination as integral indices for evaluation of biological completeness of Zea mays seeds was carried out. Research has confirmed that the method of gas discharge visualization in combination with automatic analysis of digital gas-discharge images can be used as an effective additional tool for rapid detection of defective seeds.
Spirit, Person, and Community in Wolfhart Pannenberg’s theology. Book Abstract: Pannenberg W. Anthropologie in theologischer Perspektive
Authors: Штонда Ю.А.
Published: February 2024

Вольфхарт Панненберг (1928–2014) — один из наиболее влиятельных протестантских богословов XX в., труды которого связаны с такими направлениями теологии, как христология, антропология, эсхатология.

Вольфхарт Панненберг (1928–2014) — один из наиболее влиятельных протестантских богословов XX в., труды которого связаны с такими направлениями теологии, как христология, антропология, эсхатология. На сегодняшний день
Molecular insights into the influence of ions on water structure. I. Alkali metal ions in solution
Authors: Savoj Roya , Agnew Henry , Zhou Ruihan , Paesani Francesco
Published: February 2024

In this study, we explore the impact of alkali metal ions (Li+, Na+, K+, Rb+, and Cs+) on the hydration structure of water using molecular dynamics simulations carried out with the MB-nrg potential energy functions (PEFs). Our analyses include radial distribution functions, coordination numbers, dipole moments, and infrared spectra of water molecules, calculated as a function of solvation shells. The results collectively indicate a highly local influence of all the alkali metal ions on the hydrogen-bond network established by the surrounding water molecules, with the smallest and most densely charged Li+ ion exerting the most pronounced effect. Remarkably, the MB-nrg PEFs demonstrate excellent agreement with available experimental data for the position and size of the first solvation shells, underscoring their potential as predictive models for realistic simulations of ionic aqueous solutions across various thermodynamic conditions and environments.
Unveiling the role of termination groups in stabilizing MXenes in contact with water
Authors: Nesterova Valentina , Korostelev Vladislav , Klyukin Konstantin
Published: February 2024

MXenes are versatile 2D materials demonstrating outstanding electrochemical and physical properties, but their practical use is limited because of fast degradation in an aqueous environment. To prevent the degradation of MXenes, it is essential to understand the atomistic details of the reaction and identify active sites. In this letter, we provided a computational analysis of the degradation processes at the interface between MXene basal planes and water using enhanced sampling ab initio molecular dynamics simulations and symbolic regression analysis. Our results indicate that the reactivity of Ti sites toward water attack reaction depends on both local coordination and chemical composition of the MXene surfaces. Decreasing the work function of Ti3C2Tx surfaces and avoiding Ti sites that are loosely anchored to the subsurface (e.g., O-coordinated) can improve surface stability. The developed computational framework can be further used to investigate other possible culprits of degradation reaction, including the role of defects and edges.
Synthesis and Reactivity of the [NCCCO]– Cyanoketenate Anion
Authors: Wang Tongtong , Guo Zhuangzhuang , English Laura , Stephan Douglas , Jupp Andrew , Xu Maotong
Published: February 2024

Cyanoketene is a fundamental molecule that is actively being searched for in the interstellar medium. Its deprotonated form (cyanoketenate) is a heterocumulene that is isoelectronic to carbon suboxide whose structure has been the subject of debate. These research questions are hampered by a lack of useful synthetic pathways to these molecules. We report the first synthesis of the cyanoketenate anion in [K(18-crown-6)][NCCCO] (1) as a stable molecule on a multigram scale in excellent yields (>90%). The structure of this molecule is probed crystallographically and computationally. We also explore the protonation of 1, and its reaction with triphenylsilylchloride and carbon dioxide. In all cases, anionic dimers are formed. The cyanoketene could be synthesized and crystallographically characterized when stabilized by a N-heterocyclic carbene. The cyanoketenate is a very useful unsaturated building block containing N, C and O atoms that can now be explored with relative ease and will undoubtedly unlock more interesting reactivity.
Evaporation induced self-assembly of imogolite nanotubes in levitation: exploring phase transitions and material shaping
Authors: Hotton Claire , Bizien Thomas , Pansu Brigitte , Hamon Cyrille , Paineau Erwan
Published: February 2024

Evaporation-induced self-assembly (EISA) is a versatile method for generating organized superstructures from colloidal particles, offering diverse design possibilities through the manipulation of colloid size, shape, substrate nature, and environmental conditions. While some work highlighted the importance of the choice of the substrate, this parameter is often overlooked in many EISA studies. In this work, we compare the self-assembly of lyotropic liquid crystals by EISA on hydrophilic or hydrophobic substrates, and by acoustic levitation (absence of substrate). We focus on imogolite nanotubes, a model colloidal system of 1D charged objects, due to their tunable morphology and rich liquid-crystalline phase behavior. We demonstrate the feasibility to obtain phase transitions in levitating droplets and on hydrophobic substrate, whereas self-assembly was limited on hydrophilic supports. Moreover, the aspect ratio of the nanotubes proves to be a pivotal factor, influencing both transitions and the resulting materials shape and surface. Besides material shaping, acoustic levitation emerges as a promising method for studying phase transitions, toward the rapid establishment of phase diagrams from diluted to highly concentrated states using a limited volume of sample.
Stability of gut microbiome after COVID-19 vaccination in healthy and immuno-compromised individuals
Authors: Boston Rebecca H , Guan Rui , Kalmar Lajos , Beier Sina , Horner Emily C , Beristain-Covarrubias Nonantzin , Yam-Puc Juan Carlos , Pereyra Gerber Pehuén , Faria Luisa , Kuroshchenkova Anna , Lindell Anna E , Blasche Sonja , Correa-Noguera Andrea , Elmer Anne , Saunders Caroline , Bermperi Areti , Jose Sherly , Kingston Nathalie ,   CITIID-NIHR COVID-19 BioResource Collaboration, Grigoriadou Sofia , Staples Emily , Buckland Matthew S , Lear Sara , Matheson Nicholas J , Benes Vladimir , Parkinson Christine , Thaventhiran James ED , Patil Kiran R
Published: February 2024

Bidirectional interactions between the immune system and the gut microbiota are key contributors to various physiological functions. Immune-associated diseases such as cancer and autoimmunity, and efficacy of immunomodulatory therapies, have been linked to microbiome variation. Although COVID-19 infection has been shown to cause microbial dysbiosis, it remains understudied whether the inflammatory response associated with vaccination also impacts the microbiota. Here, we investigate the temporal impact of COVID-19 vaccination on the gut microbiome in healthy and immuno-compromised individuals; the latter included patients with primary immunodeficiency and cancer patients on immunomodulating therapies. We find that the gut microbiome remained remarkably stable post-vaccination irrespective of diverse immune status, vaccine response, and microbial composition spanned by the cohort. The stability is evident at all evaluated levels including diversity, phylum, species, and functional capacity. Our results indicate the resilience of the gut microbiome to host immune changes triggered by COVID-19 vaccination and suggest minimal, if any, impact on microbiome-mediated processes. These findings encourage vaccine acceptance, particularly when contrasted with the significant microbiome shifts observed during COVID-19 infection.
Arduino-based vehicle collision detection and warning system
Authors: Ashok Yadav
Published: February 2024

As the number of vehicles increases day by day, accidents are also rapidly increasing. This surge in accidents poses a significant challenge for road safety authorities, necessitating innovative solutions and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations. Addressing the root causes, such as driver education and infrastructure improvements, is crucial to mitigating the escalating risks on our roads. These accidents can occur due to false estimation of nearby vehicles, disturbances in the mind of the driver, or any other reasons that prevent the driver from maintaining focus on driving. Therefore, not only is the accurate estimation of the distance to other surrounding vehicles necessary, but quick actions are also required to avoid any kind of accidents. In addition, advancements in technology, such as the integration of automated driving assistance systems, aim to enhance the precision of distance estimation and mitigate the risk of accidents caused by human errors. As the automotive industry continues to innovate, the intersection of human vigilance and technological support becomes crucial for ensuring road safety. This paper is specifically focused on preventing accidents. The system is designed to measure the distance between the driving car and the front object. If the driver fails to maintain the minimum safety distance from the front object, the system will warn the driver to slow down the speed of the car and avoid a collision. The driver will receive both visual and audio warnings to ensure that a collision does not occur. Additionally, the paper incorporates advanced sensor technologies and real-time data analysis to enhance the accuracy of distance measurements, providing a robust and reliable solution for accident prevention.
Lipid biomarkers in modern marine sediments and surface snow: Towards a multi-archive reconstruction of phytoplankton conditions in the southwestern Ross Sea region, Antarctica
Authors:   , De Jong Emma
Published: February 2024

Antarctic phytoplankton (microscopic marine plants) form the base of the marine food web and influence the rate of oceanic carbon dioxide drawdown. The Ross Sea, Antarctica is one of the most seasonally productive areas globally, where different types of phytoplankton such as diatoms and Phaeocystis antarctica, have different functions in the ecosystem and impacts on the carbon cycle. Seasonally resolved instrumental records of past Ross Sea phytoplankton changes cover less than three decades, too short to understand potential future changes in phytoplankton productivity, composition, and the resulting impacts on climate. There is a pressing need to reconstruct high-resolution (seasonal to annual) records of phytoplankton productivity and composition in the Southwestern Ross Sea over the last 2000 years, using a spatial array of ice and sediment records to contextualise recent climate change. This study investigates the modern-day spatial distribution of lipid biomarkers (fatty acids and highly branched isoprenoids; HBIs) sourced from phytoplankton in the Southwestern Ross Sea. Lipid biomarkers (organic chemical tracers of past life) show promise as a proxy to reconstruct past phytoplankton productivity and composition in ice and sediment cores. Five sediment cores, thirteen snow samples, and two seawater samples representing the last century were investigated due to the proximal location to two seasonally re-occurring polynya in McMurdo Sound and Terra Nova Bay (TNB). Biomarker analysis reveals fatty acids as a unifying proxy of phytoplankton community composition including diatoms (C14:0, C16:0, C16:1ω7, C24:1ω9), Phaeocystis antarctica (C14:0, low C16:1ω7, C18:0, C18:1ω9), and bacteria (C18:1ω7, iC14:0, iC15:0, aC15:0, iC17:0, aC17:0), between snow and sediment. Annually resolved snow samples reflect the diatom dominance in TNB and the diverse community of diatoms and Phaeocystis antarctica in the McMurdo Sound. The spatial trends in fatty acid concentration and composition are influenced by locally derived dust, the proximity of the site to nearby polynyas, phytoplankton productivity, the composition of the seasonal phytoplankton bloom, the atmospheric transport fetch region, as well as biomarker degradation. Sediment cores spanning the last century contain higher concentrations of diatom, Phaeocystis antarctica, and bacterial-sourced fatty acids, as well as an HBI biomarker of sea-ice diatoms. Sediment profiles reflect biomarker degradation and indicate biomarkers are archived in the sediment at >30-40 cm depth or after ~100 years. Other sources of lipids were identified, such as copepods (C22:1ω9) in snow and sediment. Overall, the Southwestern Ross Sea is a promising site to reconstruct a multi-archive 2000-year record of past phytoplankton productivity and composition.
Translation Dynamics: From Duality to Integration
Authors: Boudani Brahim
Published: February 2024

The field of translation unfolds as a complex narrative, weaving together triumphs and tribulations, often overshadowed by instances of rejection. Translation, as an act, has undergone significant evolution, transcending mere language transfer. Modern perspectives emphasize the imperative integration of the source language author, text, translator, and recipient of the target language text, seamlessly interwoven. This integration hinges on the translator’s utilization of various competencies and methodologies to acquire, retain, and effectively apply information. To navigate the intricacies of translation, scholars have devised numerous strategies and procedures to dissect the points at which translation shifts occur. Despite the diversity of approaches and the resulting terminological confusion, the field remains dynamic and ever-evolving. The quest for a universal theory of translation persists, marking an ongoing journey in this complex and multifaceted realm.
A Survey of the Literature About the L2 Motivational Self System Theory
Authors: Gong Tenglong
Published: February 2024

The second language (L2) motivational self system (L2MSS) literature has been analyzed for this investigation. The results offer a theme-by-theme comprehensive summary of L2MSS research. The field has shown strong growth since 2005, and a wide range of interesting issues have emerged. The most common approach uses cross sectional data, quantitative techniques, university students, English as the target language, and Asian contexts, including mainland China. A significant discovery of the research is the parallel expansion of studies on multilingualism and English as a foreign language in recent years, suggesting an acknowledgment of the significance of both strands for a thorough comprehension of language learning motivation. This trend implies that the discipline is actively working to overcome its bias toward monolingual speakers and is growing more accommodating to the requirements of a wider variety of language learners. This study provided fresh insight into the conceptual knowledge structure of a topic from a methodological standpoint, highlighting areas for future research and providing insights into knowledge gaps.
Research on the Strategies for Integrating Mental Health Education into Art Education
Authors: Wu Hao
Published: February 2024

This article aims to explore strategies for integrating mental health education into art education to address students’ mental health issues and enhance their emotional intelligence and creative thinking skills. It identifies the current problems in teaching, including a lack of comprehensive methods, insufficient teacher training, and inadequate assessment and feedback. Based on these issues, strategies for curriculum design, teacher training and support, and student engagement and feedback are proposed. These strategies are expected to promote the effective integration of art education and mental health education, providing support for the comprehensive development of students.
Study on the Textual Coherence Function of Conjunctions in Political Texts and Their Translation Reconstruction
Authors: Kader Goya Guli , Qiao Jingwen , Yang Aixia
Published: February 2024

The assessment of translation quality in political texts is primarily based on achieving effective communication. Throughout the translation process, it is essential to not only accurately convey the original content but also effectively transform the structural mechanisms of the source language. In the translation reconstruction of political texts, various textual cohesion methods are often employed, with conjunctions serving as a primary means for semantic coherence within text units.
Exploration of the Integrated Training Model for Information Technology Teachers
Authors: Sang Haitao , Chen Bo , Ye Zongliang , Cai Jing
Published: February 2024

With the acceleration of the social information process, information awareness and information skills have become the basic qualities of every citizen. The establishment of the training mechanism for scientific and technological innovation talents from the beginning of higher education is insufficient to meet the needs of the development of the times. It is imperative to improve the training of information technology innovation talents and explore a new training model. This paper describes the general situation of the development of education in the field of information technology from a domestic and international perspective. It then analyzes the existing problems, explores new exploration models and implementation suggestions, and puts forward prospects at the end of the paper.
Reform of Hospitality English Teaching Based on the Educational Concept of Outcome-Based Education (OBE)
Authors: Zhang Chong
Published: February 2024

The Outcome-Based Education (OBE) educational concept, proposed by renowned American educator Spady, aims to guide students in mastering learning laws and ultimately achieving expected learning outcomes. The application of OBE educational concept in Hospitality English curriculum not only can effectively enhance the learning effect but also promote the reform of the Hospitality English curriculum, thus improving students’ learning enthusiasm. Therefore, taking the Hospitality English curriculum as an example, this paper points out the existing problems in the teaching of this course and suggests the reform measures based on the OBE teaching concept, hoping to provide uidelines for related educational work.
Empowerment of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching Reform of Ideological and Political Courses in Universities
Authors: Yang Han
Published: February 2024

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has brought new opportunities and challenges to the field of education. As an important link in cultivating students’ comprehensive quality and socialist core values, it is necessary to carry out continuous teaching reform and innovation in ideological and political courses in colleges and universities. Based on the concept of AI empowering the teaching reform of ideological and political courses, this study aims to explore how to use artificial intelligence technology to improve the teaching effect and learning experience of ideological and political courses. The research first analyzes the application status of artificial intelligence technology in education, and then discusses the application potential of artificial intelligence in ideological and political courses. Subsequently, the teaching reform strategy of ideological and political courses based on artificial intelligence is proposed, including the use of virtual reality technology, the application of intelligent auxiliary teaching tools to enhance personalized teaching, and the construction of an intelligent learning management system. Lastly, a case analysis is conducted to explore the implementation effect of the teaching reform of ideological and political courses in universities. The results showed that the application of artificial intelligence technology can effectively improve the teaching effect and learning experience of ideological and political courses, and provide new ideas and methods for the teaching reform of ideological and political courses in universities.
An Introduction to the Dissemination of Chinese Culture in English Teaching in Colleges and Universities
Authors: Fang Hui
Published: February 2024

Language and culture are closely related, and understanding the cultural knowledge embedded in the process of language learning is an important goal of English teaching in colleges and universities. At present, the dissemination of Chinese culture in English teaching in colleges and universities is lacking, which affects the improvement of students’ intercultural communication skills. In order to effectively solve such problems, we need to take effective measures to disseminate Chinese culture by combining teaching content and students’ characteristics. This paper summarizes the problems of Chinese culture dissemination in English teaching in colleges and universities, and explores effective countermeasures and teaching considerations, hoping to provide teachers with valuable guidelines.
Research on the Status Quo of Psychological Crisis Among College Students in Ethnic Areas
Authors: Wang Lijuan
Published: February 2024

The article discusses the significance of the research, and outlines the concepts of psychological crisis, its intervention, and psychological crisis among college students, as well as relevant theories on psychological crisis. The research mainly adopts case study and interview methods. Through scientific analysis of psychological crisis cases in four grades of X College in ethnic regions, it summarizes the current situation of crisis psychology among X College students, hoping to provide some first-hand data and research ideas for relevant researchers.
Aspect affects vegetation succession after tree clearance in a grassy woodland in Tasmania
Authors: Roberts Lars , Kirkpatrick JB
Published: February 2024

Old field succession is the process of vegetation recolonisation of abandoned sites in a passive method of restoration. Slope aspect could be expected to affect the nature of succession after clearance. We investigated variation in paired cleared and uncleared plots between three aspects in grassy woodland in northeastern Tasmania. PERMANOVA was used to assess relationship of species composition to clearance status, site aspect, their interaction, soil depth, litter cover, bare ground cover, rock cover and wood cover. Ordination was used to visualise similarities between combined aspect and clearance classes. Chi-squared was used to test for deviation of frequency of species between the aspect and clearance classes. Basal area of trees was tested for differences between clearance and aspect combinations. It was found that aspect, clearance, woody debris and rocks all affected species composition. An interaction between aspect and clearance class indicated that responses to clearance were influenced by aspect. Vegetation was most similar between clearance classes on the northwest aspect, where Acacia mearnsii was abundant, but limited on other aspects. Because the cleared area was not ploughed or fertilised, native grass and herb species persisted well on all aspects, making the cleared area as valuable for nature conservation as the uncleared area.
An evening with Louisa: honouring the life and achievements of Louisa Anne Meredith
Authors: Koolhof M , Large M , Rimes Julie
Published: February 2024

When Louisa Anne Meredith first arrived in colonial Australia she was already an accomplished author and during the remainder of her life here her talents as a gifted painter and illustrator would receive equally high acclaim. At the heart of her work was her love of nature and through her prolific writings and social commentary, she constantly advocated for the protection of animals and their environments, making her one of Australia’s foremost colonial conservationists. Louisa’s legacy remains vibrant through her art and writings as a gift to the nation. She stands as a beacon for women of her time and those after. As a generous benefactor and contributor to the Royal Society of Tasmania, Louisa Anne Meredith was awarded Honorary Membership in 1881. In 2023, in recognition of her outstanding achievements, the Society established the Louisa Anne Meredith Medal to be awarded to similarly worthy recipients. The medal was announced at Government House in a gala celebratory event An Evening with Louisa, which included a fitting tribute in the form of a masque performance. The event also raised funds for the conservation and restoration of the Society’s extensive Art Collection which includes over 250 of her watercolours and sketches.
Actitud ante el Dolor Dental: Estudio Cualitativo
Authors: Requelme Karol , Villavicencio Ebingen , Loarte Merino Guisela
Published: February 2024

Objetivo:  Interpretar las actitudes ante el dolor dental de los habitantes de bajo nivel socioeconómico cultural del sector Motupe – El Valle – Loja – Ecuador, 2016. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio cualitativo. 111 personas fueron seleccionadas en sus domicilios para agruparlas según su nivel socioeconómico (NSE) cultural a través de una encuesta basada en la escala de la Asociación Mexicana de Agencias de Investigación (AMAI), de las cuales 83 se clasificaron dentro del grupo socioeconómico bajo. Posteriormente se aplicó una entrevista de aproximadamente tres minutos de duración a cada participante. Los datos se ingresaron al programa Atlas ti 7 en donde se analizaron los contenidos. Resultados:  Los hallazgos revelaron que las personas tienden a automedicarse con tratamientos farmacológicos y tradicionales debido a la influencia de su entorno, falta de recursos económicos y grado de instrucción al momento de tomar decisiones; sin embargo, algunas personas acuden a la consulta odontológica para buscar la solución a su dolencia.
Caracterización parasitológica en palomas (Columba livia) urbanas: un problema de salud pública en el casco urbano de Cuenca – Ecuador. 2019
Authors: Moscoso Piedra Andres Leonardo , Maldonado Cornejo Manuel Esteban , Cabrera Cordova Bolivar Santiago , Narvaez Rio Frio Maria Cristina
Published: February 2024

El crecimiento de la población de palomas en las zonas urbanas se ha convertido en un problema evidente para la salud pública y la ciudad de Cuenca no es la excepción. Una gran cantidad de palomas de Castilla (Columbia livia), tienen contacto diario con personas que viven y se establecieron en el área urbana. Otro punto crítico de la sobrepoblación de aves, es el conflicto con los propietarios que comparten su hábitat con ellas. Este estudio identifica los mercados de alimentos y las plazas públicas como los lugares más vulnerables donde se produce este problema. Los mercados de alimentos son un lugar sensible debido a los riesgos de contaminación de los productos de consumo humano. Este aspecto crítico implica la transmisión de una gran cantidad de enfermedades causadas por endoparásitos y ectoparásitos. El estudio seleccionó una muestra significativa de la población de palomas, en el Mercado Urbano 9 de Octubre. Estos animales se estudiaron mediante análisis y observaciones microscópicas directas. Para el diagnóstico de endoparásitos, se realizaron exámenes coproparasitaria. Todas estas aves tienen una alta presencia de piojos Phthiraptera entre otros artrópodos que se consideran vectores zoonóticos; Además, la mitad de ellos viven con altos niveles de endoparásitos en sus intestinos. Se concluye que las palomas son transmisoras de varias enfermedades zoonóticas como: Clamidia, Salmonelosis, Reizonosis y Colibacilosis; Por eso es importante tomar medidas preventivas para prevenir infecciones, así como promover el control del aumento de su población en la ciudad de Cuenca-Ecuador.
Atención recibida por traumatismo dentoalveolar en la población de la parroquia urbana El Vecino del Cantón Cuenca, en el año 2019
Authors: Brito Hurtado Jennifer Estefany , Bastidas Calva Magda Zulay
Published: February 2024

El presente estudio tiene por objetivo determinar las características de atención que recibieron posterior al trauma dentoalveolar, las personas de la parroquia urbana El Vecino, de la ciudad de Cuenca, en el año 2019. Para cumplir con esta finalidad, se aplicó una metodología de enfoque mixto, cualitativo y cuantitativo de diseño descriptivo, teniendo como variables de estudio los factores sociodemográficos como sexo, edad, lugar, profesional de atención y tiempo de atención. La población analizada estuvo conformada por los residentes habituales mayores de un año en las viviendas de la parroquia El Vecino; se empleó como instrumento de recolección de información un cuestionario validado, dirigido a una muestra de 326 individuos. Los resultados muestran que el 5,4% de los sujetos presentó traumatismos dentoalveolares, de los cuales se identificó una frecuencia de 12 pacientes que recibieron atención médica, la mayoría de sexo masculino, con una edad promedio de 6 a 12 años, atendidos prioritariamente por un profesional odontólogo (92%), en consultorios privados con un tiempo estimado de 24 horas a 7 días. El motivo de las lesiones fue ocasionado en el 75% de los casos por caídas, provocando traumatismos en los dientes de la arcada superior en todos los sujetos. No se identificó una asociación estadística entre el sexo, el motivo de golpe y la recepción de consulta, puesto que el valor p fue mayor a los niveles de significancia (p>0,05). Se concluye que existe una variación de la patología en los individuos con una alta frecuencia en niños, siendo más propensos a sufrir eventos que ponen en riesgo la salud bucodental.