bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION BEHAVIORS AND ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY OF PRE-SERVICE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Authors: Hastürk Gamze , Çöl Kamile
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to determine the relationship between sustainable consumption behaviors and the environmental literacy of pre-service primary school teachers. The study was conducted with 144 (103 female, 41 male) pre-service teachers (103 female, 41 male) studying in the department of classroom teaching at the faculty of education of a state university located in the Central Black Sea Region in the spring semester of the 2022-2023 academic year. The relational survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, was used in the study. The research data were collected using the Sustainable Consumption scale developed by Doğan, Bulut, Çımrın (2015); to measure individuals' sustainable consumption behaviors. "Environmental Literacy Scale for Adults (ELSA)" developed by Atabek-Yiğit et al. (2014) was used for environmental literacy. According to the research findings, a positive relationship was found between the sustainable consumption behaviors of pre-service teachers and their environmental awareness, non-essential purchasing, saving and reusability levels. There is a moderate, positive and significant relationship between pre-service teachers' environmental literacy levels and sustainable consumption behaviors. The sustainable consumption behavior, environmental awareness, saving, and non-essential purchasing of pre-service primary school teachers do not show a significant difference according to gender. In line with the findings obtained as a result of the research, prospective primary school teachers are sustainable.
 

 Article visualizations:
EXTRACURRICULAR SPORTS: POPULAR CONTENTS AND FORMS AMONG STUDENTS IN THE DORMITORY OF VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HO CHI MINH CITY
Authors: Ngoan Mai Van , Son Nguyen Quang , Toan Le Vu Ngoc , Hao Tran Anh
Published: April 2024

This article is written to provide thorough information about popular contents and forms of extracurricular sports performed by university students at a dormitory of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCMC). The study uses document references, surveys, and statistical mathematics to investigate what extracurricular sports are favored by the students and how they organize their practices. The results indicate that the majority of students choose to practice football, volleyball, badminton, athletics, and martial arts. They play with themselves and/or in teams, without instructors, from 30 minutes to 02 hours in the afternoon after school time and/or in the morning, at the dormitory and/or sports centers.
 

 Article visualizations:
APPROPRIATENESS OF ASSESSMENT MODES IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION LEARNING STANDARDS
Authors: Casquejo Wyndell A. , Tapanan Jr. Montano L. , Alfar Jason Dave C. , Raganas Jennifer C. , Visitacion Jacquiline B. , Obando Jan Hector Y. , Cabungcal Leonil E. , Castanares Louanna S. , Tolentin Maria Shaina J. , Abella Trisha Mae A. , Buot Aubrey Jane S. , Olaguir Marian Gie
Published: April 2024

This study determines the appropriateness of assessment modes in Senior High School Physical Education Standards. This study utilized both qualitative and quantitative design, specifically the descriptive-correlational survey method with regression analysis. Furthermore, the researchers used a purposive sampling technique to determine respondents of the study that has been conducted in the University of San Jose-Recoletos Senior High School Department since the focus of the study is very prevalent and practiced in the said locale. Findings revealed that the best assessment mode used in senior high school physical education classes for formative assessment is games, while summative assessment is quarterly assessments and performance assessments primarily through demonstration. The researchers recommend that Physical Education teachers integrate games in the assessment modes they utilized to provide interest to the learners and simultaneously increase their academic performance.

 

 Article visualizations:
EXPERIENCES OF COACH-ATHLETE RELATIONSHIP: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST, GHANA
Authors: Abieraba Richard Samuel Kwadwo
Published: April 2024

Background: The purpose of this study was to explore the efficacy of the coach-athlete relationship in University of Cape Coast sports teams. The researcher employed the interpersonal constructs of closeness, co-orientation, and complementarity (3Cs model) to explore participants’ feelings, thoughts, and behaviour respectively. Method: Qualitative data was obtained through semi-structured interviews, from 8 participants and their responses were content analyzed. Results: Analysis revealed that closeness (as defined in terms of intimacy, trust, respect, appreciation, and promising), co-orientation (termed as communication, self-disclosure, common goal, and general understanding), and lastly, complementarity (defined as roles, emotional support, academic support and financial support) have helped to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of the coach-athlete relationship among University of Cape Coast sports teams. Conclusion: It was concluded that participants showed a high level of closeness, co-orientation, and complementarity in their relationship.

 

 Article visualizations:
PROFESSIONAL FITNESS TESTS FOR FEMALE BASKETBALLERS OF THE HO CHI MINH CITY TEAM, VIETNAM
Authors: Chi Le Minh , Vinh Nguyen Quang , Hai Nguyen Ngoc , Liem La Van , Hau Nguyen Van
Published: April 2024

The research was implemented to find suitable professional fitness tests for female athletes of the Ho Chi Minh City basketball team. There were sixteen female basketballers from the team participated in the study. By using the methods of document reference, surveys, and statistical analysis, the study selected 14 fitness tests in total which comprised eleven pedagogical tests and three biomedical ones. All of them aim to thoroughly measure physical attributes needed in basketball, regarding speed, strength, flexibility, agility, general endurance, and professional endurance.
 

 Article visualizations:
SOURCES OF SPORTS ANXIETY OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES IN THEIR SPORTS PERFORMANCE: BASIS FOR PROGRAM INTERVENTION
Authors: Rosario Mark Anthony B.
Published: April 2024

Sports anxiety is one of the reasons why the performance of senior high school student-athletes might be affected. The purpose of this study is to identify the different sources of the sports anxiety of senior high school athletes in Metro Manila. It also sought to answer if there are significant differences among these sources. This quantitative research utilized a standard questionnaire namely Competitive Sport Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2) developed by Rainer Martens et al. (1990). The research used the snowball technique to choose a sample from the population. The study utilized weighted mean, and analysis of variance (ANOVA) to address the problem. The study confirms that sources of sports anxiety in terms of cognitive anxiety and self-confidence are often experienced with a general weighted mean of 3.11 and 3.05, respectively while somatic anxiety is rarely experienced with a weighted mean of 2.42. The study confirmed that there are no significant differences among these sources of sports anxiety.
 

 Article visualizations:
PLAYFUL ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHING SUSTAINABILITY IN PRIMARY SCHOOL THROUGH EDUCATION 5.0
Authors: Moraes Juliana Meissner , Napoleão Diovana Aparecida dos Santos , De Alcântara Marco Aurélio Kondracki
Published: April 2024

There has been ample debate about the necessity of departing from content-based educational models to pave the way for an education system that fosters the formation of students as critical citizens actively engaged in shaping society. This study aimed to develop a sequence of playful activities articulating sustainability concepts for primary school students within an Education 5.0 framework. The research was conducted in a public school in São Paulo State, Brazil. The results indicated that the proposed sequence of playful activities served as an effective tool for the teaching–learning of sustainability concepts and, more importantly, prompted reflections on the need for and relevance of socio-environmental awareness in daily life.
 

 Article visualizations:
UTILIZING CLUSTER EVALUATION APPROACH TO MEASURE THE COLLECTIVE IMPACT OF MULTIPLE IDENTICAL PROJECTS WITH MINIMUM RESOURCES
Authors: Shah Sada Hussain
Published: April 2024

Evaluation is an emerging approach of study with concomitant growth of the development sector to respond to crises and fill development gaps. The scope of the evaluation is to measure accountability and provide evidence-based suggestions to improve the results of operations. Evaluation studies are technical, time-consuming, and require financial resources. Hence the goal of the development sector is to cover vulnerabilities. Therefore, the review exercises have a secondary position due to limited funds versus needs. The situation of having limited resources could not cause compromising evaluation practice. Therefore, the cluster evaluation approach may support in this regard. The cluster evaluation approach provides an opportunity to study a group of projects together to see collective impact. The cluster evaluation approach is better when used to study identical operations or results in a location. However, defining identical operations, developing the collective theory of change, and utilizing the cluster evaluation approach are contextual. This paper is written based on practical experience of utilizing a cluster evaluation approach to conduct an emergency response evaluation in Sri Lanka.
 

 Article visualizations:
Good Corporate Governance and Firm Value before and after covid-19 Case Study of Manufacturing Companies in Indonesia
Authors:   School of Business Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Khan Farhanullah , Sukarno Subiakto ,   School of Business Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung
Published: April 2024

This study investigates the impact of independent commissioners, audit committees, institutional ownership, and managerial ownership on the firm value of Indonesian manufacturing companies, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Employing a quantitative research design and associative research approach, our findings reveal a positive relationship between independent commissioners and firm value, supporting existing literature on the role of independent commissioners in enhancing corporate governance. Conversely, the analysis indicates a negative influence of audit committees on firm value, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to their formation to avoid undue restrictions on managerial autonomy. The examination of institutional and managerial ownership’s effects on firm value yields inconclusive results, suggesting the need for further exploration. Additionally, our study evaluates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on firm value using a dummy variable and a t-test, revealing no significant change in values during the pandemic. The focus on the Indonesian manufacturing sector provides valuable context, suggesting potential sector-specific resilience to pandemic challenges. Overall, this research contributes nuanced insights into corporate governance dynamics and their resilience in the face of unprecedented global events.
"The Interplay of Sacred and Profane in Moroccan Cinema: Portrayals of Sainthood in 'The Unknown Saint' Film"
Authors:   Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Qasbi Moulay Rachid , Benzaida Kamal ,   King Fahd School of Translation, Tangier, Boutabssil Fatima Zahraa ,   Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Benimellal
Published: April 2024

This study conducts a thorough examination of the portrayal of sainthood in Moroccan cinema, probing whether it accentuates the secular or divine aspects of this spiritual tradition. By closely analyzing Alaa Eddine Eljem's film "The Unknown Saint," we delve into how its storyline navigates the intricate interplay between social and religious dynamics within Moroccan society. Set against the captivating backdrop of Agafay desert near Marrakech, the film unveils the tale of a thief who inadvertently buries stolen money in a remote hill, later designated by villagers as a tomb that evolves into a revered shrine for a saint. This narrative unravels themes of spirituality, tradition, and societal complexities. With a skilled ensemble cast led by Anas Elbaz and Saleh ben Saleh, the film emerges as a groundbreaking exploration of sainthood within Moroccan cinematic landscape. Beyond its central plot, it addresses pertinent issues such as healthcare, drought, and superstition, offering audiences a profound contemplation of Moroccan identity and culture. Through our analysis, we aim to deepen insights into how Moroccan cinema grapples with the intricate nuances of Sufism and its enduring relevance in contemporary Moroccan society.
Research on the Impact of Investor Sentiment on IPO Underpricing of GEM
Authors: Zhu Heliang , Cai Xinyu , Liu Ling , Liu Ziqi , Jiang Huilu
Published: April 2024

Abstract

IPO underpricing appears when its closing price far exceeds issuance price on the first day of stock issuance, which is a common phenomenon all over the world.
This paper first expounds the related concepts of investor sentiment and IPO underpricing, and then introduces the two perspectives of behavioral finance. Based on these two perspectives, this paper expounds the impact path of investor sentiment on IPO underpricing. Combined with the characteristics of investor sentiment, the proxy indicators of the composite indicators are selected, and the comprehensive indicators of investor sentiment are obtained by using the principal component analysis method, which are combined with the financial indicators that can reflect the market conditions. Taking the data of GEM stocks issued from January 2015 to December 2021 as the research sample, SPSS is used for stepwise regression analysis. From the results of the empirical research, there is a positive correlation between investor sentiment and IPO underpricing. Finally, this paper puts forward suggestions from two aspects: first, we should give correct and reasonable guidance to investors, and implement access policies; Second, in terms of macro policies, we should strengthen the audit of listed companies, establish an authoritative information disclosure mechanism, and put the expansion of GEM on the agenda.

JEL classification numbers: G14.
Keywords: GEM, Investor sentiment, IPO underpricing, Behavioral finance.
Education as a Tool of Engagement in Sport and Physical Activity
Authors:   Department of Social Background in Kinanthropology, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, Kotlík Kamil
Published: April 2024

The paper deals with the issue of education and its relationship with sports and other physical activities among the Czech adult population. The main goal of the paper is to find out if the level of reached education is related with attitudes towards sports and other physical activities and with their consequent realization as well. The research was realized by the questionnaire SFSPA (Social Role of the Sport and Physical Activity) in the years 2019-2020. The research sample consisted of 1000 respondents (486 men and 514 women) from all over the Czech Republic. All respondents were questioned personally, their participation was voluntary, and all data were anonymized. For determination the research sample, we used a stratified quota selection with regards to sex, age and residence. The data were processed by using first and second level data sorting, specifically pivot tables. Furthermore, correlation analysis and statistical significance (χ2 ) were used. The results clearly testified that the grade of reached education has a positive connection with a relationship towards sports and other physical activities.
Evolution of the Drug Repurposing Paradigm
Authors:   Russian University of Medicine, Moscow, Russian Federation, EA Shabunina
Published: April 2024

The appearance of novel diseases like COVID-19, as well as the resistance of severe diseases to existing medications, have caused a need for new drugs to be developed quickly. The concept of drug repurposing has been offered to increase efficiency and minimise time and financial costs associated with drug development. Repurposing is a strategy for discovering new medical applications for already approved drugs. The study covers recent computational and experimental approaches for finding drug candidates for repurposing, as well as the challenges that arise along the way
Capitalist, Evolution, Financial Innovations and Financial Literacy: A Study of their Dynamics in Shaping Modern Capitalism
Authors: Bidyanand Choudhary
Published: April 2024

Finance has had its root in human history since human being started a settled civilized life. As production for trade took a shape, various means of transactions and storage of value kept on evolving. Gradually, finance took the center stage with the evolution of modern capitalism. In early stages the financial instruments remained a scattered individual means of financial practice, no central regulation existed in the early era. Hence the acquaintance with these instruments was also confined to individual users, the traders, particularly. Since economic productivity was quite low, ordinary individuals had little surplus to save, not many had much to do with financial literacy. The modern capitalism required industrial workers, surplus of agricultural products, more consumers for market, more means of production to produce trade surplus and more financial savings and instruments to channelize investments. Also the producers were required to be alienated from the product of labour so that the trade of commodities could be taken in control by the trading class. Also the means of production, which was otherwise the ownership of the households, was to be turned marketable to facilitate the transfer the ownership from ordinary owners to the trading class. The trinity of commodity production, wage labour and market system altogether had to evolve for capitalism to come into existence. Accordingly, various financial instruments took shape, the traditional ones became more formalized and many new ones were invented. The evolution of different forms of business, the 'company' form particularly, helped this process in a big way. Simultaneously, the financial anarchy put the systems in turmoil and hence regulatory bodies became a compulsion. These regulatory bodies assumed the twin role of regulation of financial markets, financial facilitation, as well as creating financial literacy among ordinary people to link their savings to the mainstream trade and commerce lines. The paper attempts to portray the evolution of modern financial system and find out how this evolution has been linked to the financial literacy of the common masses. Also the paper would throw lights on imminent market and systemic hazards caused by excess leliance on financialisation of economic system.
Genetically Engineered Bacterial Biosensor for Detection of PFOA and PFOS in Water Samples
Authors: Monisha Manogharan  , Divya Dharshini  , Gundlapalli Manaswini  , Nivetha Murugesan  , Sunantha Ganesan
Published: April 2024

Several techniques were developed for identifying and quantifying Perfluorinated alkyl substances (PFASs). However, high cost, tedious procedures for separation before analysis and limited sensitivity are the limiting constraints of the existing PFAS sensors. Hence, there is a need to develop simple, low-cost and effective sensors for detecting emerging pollutants called perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). An attempt was made to develop genetically modified bacterial biosensor system for the detection of PFOA and PFOS in water samples. The biosensor response was achieved from 10 ng/L to 10 ppm of PFOA and PFOS compounds with 24 h incubation time. The biosensor was successfully applied for the detection of PFOA or/and PFOS in different water samples and the results agree well with those results obtained by liquid chromatograph-mass spectrometer. Therefore, the developed biosensor system can be utilized for monitoring PFOA and PFOS compounds in the water samples such as pond, Lake, River and wastewater.
La saga rumana sobre el Estado de Derecho: una historia inacabada de desavenencias judiciales
Authors: CRUZ MANTILLA DE LOS RIOS PABLO
Published: April 2024

El asunto RS es una de las últimas sentencias dictadas por el Tribunal
de Justicia en el marco de la desatendida saga rumana sobre el Estado de
Derecho. Junto a otros homólogos europeos, el Tribunal Constitucional rumano
está cuestionando abiertamente algunos postulados básicos sobre los que se
asienta el ordenamiento jurídico europeo. Se suma a un creciente número de jurisdicciones
constitucionales que está impugnando la concepción luxemburguesa
del principio de primacía y su autoridad interpretativa. Se valen para ello de una
preocupante articulación de la identidad nacional en unos términos incompatibles
para la eficacia, la uniformidad y la coherencia del Derecho de la Unión. Este artículo
pretende abordar una serie de desencuentros judiciales entre el TC rumano
y el TJUE, con especial atención al caso RS, en los que se evidencian las perniciosas
consecuencias de la correosa crisis del Estado de Derecho para los principios
más elementales del sistema jurídico europeo.

RS gaia Auzitegiak emandako azken epaietako bat da, Zuzenbide
Estatuari buruzko aintzat ez hartutako errumaniar sagaren esparruan. Europako
beste homologo batzuekin batera, Errumaniako Konstituzio Auzitegia argi eta
garbi ari da zalantzan jartzen Europako ordenamendu juridikoaren oinarri diren
postulatuetako batzuk. Jurisdikzio konstituzionalen kopuru gero eta handiagoari
gehitu behar zaio, hori Luxenburgoko lehentasunaren printzipioa eta haren interpretazio-
ahalmena aurkaratzen ari baita. Horretarako, Europar Batasuneko
Zuzenbidearen eraginkortasunerako, uniformetasunerako eta koherentziarako bateraezinak
diren identitate nazionalaren artikulazio kezkagarriaz baliatzen dira. Artikulu
honek Errumaniako KAren eta EBJAren arteko hainbat desadostasun judizial
jorratu nahi ditu, arreta berezia jarriz SA kasuari, horietan agerian geratzen baitira
Zuzenbide Estatuaren krisi latzak Europako sistema juridikoaren printzipio elementalenetan
eragindako ondorio kaltegarriak.

The RS case is one of the latest rulings issued by the Court of
Justice in the neglected Romanian rule of law saga. Together with other European
counterparts, the Romanian Constitutional Court is openly questioning some basic
postulates on which the European legal order is based. It joins a growing number
of constitutional jurisdictions that are challenging the Luxembourgian conception
of the principle of primacy and its interpretative authority. They use for this purpose
a worrying articulation of national identity in terms that are incompatible with the
effectiveness, uniformity and coherence of Union law. This article aims to address
a series of judicial disagreements between the Romanian Constitutional Court and
the CJEU, with particular attention to the RS case, in which it becomes evident
the pernicious consequences of the tough crisis of the rule of law for the most
elementary principles of the European legal system.
Le mécanisme de solidarité volontaire. Une initiative précieuse à l¿effectivité relative
Authors: FOUCART ROMAIN
Published: April 2024

Para hacer frente a la crisis migratoria a la que se enfrenta la
Unión Europea desde 2015, varios Estados miembros han propuesto ir más allá
de una negociación legislativa totalmente estancada sobre un nuevo Pacto en materia
de migración y asilo mediante la puesta en marcha de un mecanismo voluntario
de solidaridad en materia de migración. Esta plataforma temporal ha tenido
resultados dispares. Además de las cifras engañosas y las disputas políticas que
provocaron su suspensión de facto, esta iniciativa muestra hasta qué punto el
método intergubernamental puede superar negociaciones estancadas (es decir,
varias propuestas de derecho derivado que plasmaron el nuevo Pacto sobre migración
y asilo de la Comisión Europea a partir de septiembre de 2020) con sugerencias
audaces. Sin embargo, en ningún caso puede sustituir a una herramienta
permanente para aumentar la solidaridad entre los Estados miembros en un tema
tan delicado.

Europar Batasunak 2015etik aurrez aurre duen migrazio-krisiari
aurre egiteko, migrazioari eta asiloari buruzko itun berri baten inguruko lege-negoziazio
geldotik harago joatea proposatu dute zenbait estatu kidek, eta migrazioaren
arloko elkartasun-mekanismo boluntario bat jarri dute martxan. Aldi baterako
plataforma horrek orotariko emaitzak izan ditu. Zifra engainagarriek eta liskar
politikoek egitasmoa de facto etetea ekarri duten arren, ekimen honek argi utzi du
zenbateraino gaindi ditzakeen gobernuarteko metodoak negoziazio geldoak, iradokizun
ausarten bidez (hain zuzen, 2020ko irailetik aurrera, zuzenbide pribatuko zenbait
proposamen egin ziren, Europar Batasunaren migrazioari eta asiloari buruzko
itun berria ekarri zutenak). Alabaina, metodo horrek inola ere ez du ordezkatuko
estatu kideen artean elkartasuna handitzeko erreminta iraunkor bat, oso gai delikatua
baitugu hizpide.

To address the migration crisis facing the European Union since
2015, several Member States have proposed to go beyond a totally stalled
legislative negotiation on a new Pact on migration and asylum by launching
a voluntary migration solidarity mechanism. This temporary platform has had
mixed results. In addition to the misleading figures and political wrangling that
led to its de facto suspension, this initiative shows how far the intergovernmental
method can overcome stalled negotiations (i.e. several secondary law proposals
that shaped the European Commission¿s new Pact on migration and asylum from
September 2020) with bold suggestions. However, in no case can it replace a
permanent tool to increase solidarity between Member States on such a sensitive
issue.
Reflective thinking and self-assessment: A model for the architectural design studio
Authors: Ersine Masatlıoğlu Cemile Sanem , Balaban Özge Can
Published: April 2024

Developing, experimenting, and sharing critical pedagogical approaches is becoming increasingly important in architectural education, which supposedly superposes theory and practice. In this article, the authors reveal and reflect on an enriching pedagogical approach to the traditional architectural design studio. It is acknowledged that students develop comprehensive examination and internalization abilities by developing reflective thinking and self-evaluation abilities that complement each other. Based on the pioneer educational theory of John Dewey, the researchers' selected instructional interventions. Using the action research method, four additional modes conceptualized towards disciplinary literacy -reading, mapping, discussion, and peer assessment- were injected into the traditional studio process during a semester of architectural design course. The pedagogical approach is built on questioning the two basic creativity-based abilities of learners: reflective thinking and self-assessment. The fundamental questions are: How can a reading-discussion setup designed to nurture disciplinary literacy in the design studio be a factor in developing reflective thinking ability? How can the systematic peer assessment exercise be a factor in the students' self-assessment and reflective thinking skills as a learning outcome? The results argue for the effects on students' intangible skills. The model studio setup exhibited two remarkable findings, showing that (i) the reading-discussion mode is more effective in generating reflective thinking and (ii) the systematic peer review exercise is more effective in gaining self-assessment ability. The aim is to contribute to the theory of education by making the model application in the field of architectural design studio accessible and reflective for other educators.
Drivers of socio-spatial change in Istanbul: Historical and longitudinal analysis of 5 cases from Bakırköy
Authors: Sönmez Özdemir Sevgiye , Erkut Gülden
Published: April 2024

This article aims to reveal the social and spatial change in Bakırköy through time and to identify the drivers behind this transformation. Bakırköy has been chosen as it hosted the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires, leading to its multicultural and layered structure. It has been influenced by the dominant features of each era, shaping socio-economic changes, spatial transformations, and urban planning practices over the historical process. The interaction of these socio-spatial elements within Bakırköy encompasses broad themes such as social differentiation, economic change, and urban governance, thereby presenting case studies to examine the dynamics of urban areas in Istanbul. The research has been conducted at two levels. First, spatial changes were examined through relevant documents, literature, and historical maps. The periods were determined as the state-led development period (1923-1950), liberalization period (1950-1980), neoliberal transformation period (1980-2000), and globalization period (post-2000), with the pre-1923 period being considered separately. Subsequently, five case studies were selected to represent different functional land use at the local level. The first case study involves an area known as the İskender Çelebi Farm in the 17th century, which was chosen to represent the transformation from a food production area to industrial production in the 18th century and has become a mass housing area in the 20th century, now known as the Ataköy districts. The second and third case studies represent the transformation from industrial production areas in the 19th and early 20th centuries to residential, tourism, and shopping areas. The fourth case study focuses on the coastal strip, which was used as a public space for ‘sea baths’ in the 19th century and today exists as luxury housing projects under private ownership. The fifth case study involves an area that served as an airport in the early 20th century and is currently planned for a hospital and green spaces, although it remains a public service.Through these cases, which demonstrate the shift from the productional use of space to consumption, the study seeks to answer the following questions: First, how do demographic and economic changes play a significant role in the differentiation of urban space, and in a related context, what is the local-scale impact of changing policies on the functional change of the selected cases? The findings reveal that industrial investments, supported by transportation investments, choose their locations in the changing/transforming economic order. The decentralization of industry and the privatization or transformation of public investments into consumption-focused urban areas through public-private partnerships have also been observed. The study aims to prove that this change in space lays the groundwork for social differentiation.
A Review of Chloride Corrosion Resistance of Ultra-High-Performance Concret
Authors:   Tianjin Urban Road Facility Inspection Center, WANG Jing , SHAO Sichuan ,   School of Civil Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, ZHANG Liqing ,   School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, East China Jiaotong University
Published: April 2024

Extending the service life of reinforced concrete structures can effectively reduce the economic, environmental, resource and energy costs throughout their life cycle. However, a large number of reinforced concrete structures often suffer from corrosion of reinforcing bars due to chloride ion erosion in various environments, which leads to deterioration of performance, the loss of functionality and even safety accidents. As a barrier between reinforcing steel and the external environment, protective layer concrete can effectively prevent chloride ions from contacting the surface of reinforcing steel, thus delaying the corrosion of reinforcing steel and improving the durability of reinforced concrete structures. Ultra-high-performance concrete has a dense microstructure due to its low water-to-cement ratio and elimination of coarse aggregates, which can greatly impede the transport of chloride ions within it, and thus it is expected to significantly improve the service life of reinforced concrete infrastructure. Based on this, this paper firstly summarizes the basic mechanism of chloride ion transport inside cementitious materials, including the movement mode and physicochemical binding mechanism of chloride ions inside the cementitious, and analyzes the current research status and improvement methods of the chloride ion penetration and chloride ion binding capacity of ultra-high-performance concrete.
Design of Algae Removal Device for Slopes of South-to-North Water Diversion Mainline Canal
Authors:   Henan Administrative Branch of Yellow River Conservancy Commission, WANG Liaoyuan , LIU Zhiqiang ,   Kaifeng Yellow River Administrative Bureau, LI Zhiguang ,   Henan Administrative Branch of Yellow River Conservancy Commission
Published: April 2024

South-to-North Water Diversion is a very important project, and its construction is important for solving the problem of water shortage in northern China, promoting economic development, and improving people's livelihood. However, it also faces some environmental problems, such as algae on the side slopes which always affect the water quality of the South-to-North Water Diversion. This paper mainly focuses on the removal of algae on the slope, designs a slope algae removal equipment, the equipment in the tractor drive to drive the removal mechanism for the removal of algae, according to the structural characteristics of algae and cavitation jet de-algae algae removal effect, the use of cavitation jet method of the South-to-North Water Diversion of algae on the slope of the slope for effective removal. In this paper, we first carry out the design of institutional track chassis, mechanical arm and removal mechanism, and then use the software Solidworks to model the mechanical arm and carry out the assembly of the overall equipment. The animation simulation of the assembly diagram shows that there is no interference during the operation of the mechanism, and the motion trajectory and state are in line with expectations. Through ANSYS static analysis and modal analysis of the mechanical arm, in the static analysis, after applying its own gravity and frontend tension, the results show that the maximum displacement and deformation of the mechanical arm are in line with the deformation requirements, while the maximum stress is less than the yield limit of the material; through the modal analysis of the vibration frequency of the sixth-order modes estimate the vibration frequency of the vibration frequency of the whole machine vibration range, so as to complete the design of the slope algaecide removal device removing mechanism.
Research on Green Finance Supporting Green and Sustainable Development of Railway Enterprises
Authors:   Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences,Sino-Danish College, Chinese Academy of Sciences, XIE Yawen , CHEN Feng ,   China Railway Investment Group Co. , Ltd. , China Railway Property Insurance Co. , Ltd., ZHAO Yimin ,   School of Government Management, University of International Business and Economics, WU Wenzheng ,   Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences,College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, WANG Peng ,   Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences,College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, XU Shengjun ,   Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences,College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, JIANG Shenshen ,   Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences,College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, ZHUANG Xuliang ,   Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences,Sino-Danish College, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Published: April 2024

In the process of rapid industrialization and urbanization in China, there is a strong demand for energy, while carbon emissions have not yet reached their peak. As an important market-incentivized environmental policy tool, green finance plays an increasingly important role in the process of carbon neutrality. The railway is the backbone of the transportation system, and a complete green finance application model has not yet been formed in its green development process. This article focuses on the impact of green finance on railway enterprises, analyzes the challenges and necessity faced by the development of green finance in railway. It also explores the green and sustainable development methods of railway enterprises, analyzes the application of green financial tools in enterprises, and proposes exploration and expansion suggestions from the development path and mechanism of green finance in railway enterprises. The study has shown that the main sources of green funds for railway construction come from green loans and green bonds. The construction of a green transformation plan takes green funds as an important innovative financing method. In the railway industry, enterprises innovate and develop financial service supply side reforms through green insurance and green leasing, and apply carbon trading and related financial derivatives to obtain green development benefits. Carrying out green finance in the railway industry can optimize financing structure, broaden financing channels, reduce the overall financing costs, and guide funds to clean, science and technology and other key areas, which is of great significance to support the high-quality development and green upgrading of the railway enterprises.
The Application and Ethical Issues of Digital Mental Health Services
Authors:   School of Marxism, Guilin University of Electronic Science and Technology, LI Jian , KUANG Hongda ,   School of Marxism, Guilin University of Electronic Science and Technology
Published: April 2024

The widespread popularity of digital technology has brought about significant changes in the treatment of mental health problems. Traditional mental health services can no longer meet the needs of society for mental health, and digital mental health services are developing vigorously. Digital mental health services have shown significant advantages in rapid diagnosis, improving mental health, and improving mental service efficiency. This article outlines the development and application of mental health services so far. On the basis of describing the various uses of digital psychological intervention measures, it focuses on the ethical issues faced by the current application of digital mental health services, such as privacy and data security caused by Big data, potential ethical risks caused by digital technology, insufficient clinical verification, imperfect market regulations and professional threats to psychological workers. To ensure the rational and compliant use of digital technology in the field of mental health, this article discusses the ethical problem- solving directions of current digital mental health services from three levels: technical policies, ethical norms and systems, and social individuals, in order to promote the integration of digital technology and mental health services and improve the quality and efficiency of digital mental health services.
Different methods to determine maximum heart rate and its influence on internal training load in futsal players
Authors: Dutra Yago Medeiros , Da Silva Alexsandro Santos , Júnior Oswaldo Tadeu da Silva , Penafiel Matheus Luiz , Munoz Yacco Volpato , Fraioli Carlos Gabriel , De Moura Dagnou Pessoa , Júnior Antônio Carlos Tavares , Dos-Santos Júlio Wilson
Published: April 2024

Objetivos: O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar a frequência cardíaca máxima (FCmáx) determinada em partida oficial (OM), teste de recuperação intermitente Yo-Yo nível 1 (YYIR-1) e equações de previsão de idade em jogadores de futsal, avaliando também os efeitos do uso dessas abordagens de FCmáx nos resultados da carga de treinamento interna (TL), uma vez que a FCmáx influencia a TL cálculo interno. Métodos: A FCmax de jogadores profissionais de futsal masculino (n=8) foi determinada em OM, YYIR-1 e por quatro equações preditas por idade: Fox-HRmax; Hossack-FCmáx; Tanaka-FCmáx; Nikolaidis-FCmáx. Além disso, o O TL interno de sete sessões de treinamento foi calculado individualmente a cada dia para cada uma das seis abordagens de FCmáx usando Método de Edwards. A análise estatística compreendeu ANOVA para medidas repetidas (p < 0,05) e tamanho do efeito d de Cohen (ES). Resultados: Fox-FCmáx superestimou todas as outras equações de FCmáx e YYIR-1 FCmáx, e Nikolaidis-FCmáx superestimou Tanaka-FCmáx e Hossack-FCmáx (p = 0,01; ηP 2 = 0,496). Os resultados estatísticos do TRIMP foram estatisticamente semelhantes FCmax mas subestimada (p = 0,008; ηP 2 = 0,513). Inferências pareadas mostraram que a FCmáx da MO apresentou um grande efeito (d: 0,83) em comparação ao YYIR-1 e um efeito moderado (d: -0,35 a 0,35) em comparação ao Fox-HRmax, Tanaka-FCmáx e Hossack-FCmáx. Nikolaidis-FCmáx apresentou menor diferença com OM, FCmáx (d: -0,13, trivial) e TRIMP (d: -0,09, trivial). Conclusão: A FCmáx do OM apresentou efeito maior em comparação ao YYIR-1, enquanto a equação de Nikolaidis-FCmáx foi menor e diferiu da FCmáx da MO. Os treinadores de futsal são incentivados a usar OM para determinar a FCmáx e a equação de Nikolaidis-FCmáx quando os esforços máximos não são possíveis, evitando superestimações TRIMP que pode prejudicar a prescrição da carga de treinamento e os ganhos físicos.
Relação de parasitose em crianças e o consumo de água não tratada
Authors: Troncha Catarina , Coelho Flávia , Cavalcante Julia , Rissari Julia , Azevedo Maria , Lima Luiza , Pegoraro Vanessa
Published: April 2024

As parasitoses são doenças cujos agentes etiológicos localizam-se no sistema digestório (principalmente intestinal), ocorrendo, sobretudo, em crianças em idade pré-escolar, em áreas de saneamento básico e higiene carentes. Objetivo: identificação da relação entre parasitoses em crianças e o consumo de água não tratada, bem como a falta de saneamento básico. Metodologia: revisão sistemática da literatura, a partir de buscas nas bases de dados PubMed/MEDLINE. Os critérios de inclusão e exclusão foram aplicados e possibilitaram selecionar 13 artigos para compor a amostra de estudo. Resultados: As condições higiênicas, sanitárias e de moradias são fatores que contribuem para a prevalência de parasitoses, de modo predominante nas crianças. As parasitoses se tornam um risco maior em crianças em condições de vulnerabilidade social e com vivência em lugares com aglomeração, como creches, escolas e orfanatos. Após tratamento e atividades de educação em saúde, o número de infecções parasitárias reduziu. Cerca de 36% da população brasileira têm algum tipo de parasitose intestinal, sendo que 55,3% são crianças. É importante ressaltar que a soroprevalência varia de acordo com a população-alvo, região estudada e métodos diagnósticos empregados. Conclusão: A recorrência das parasitoses nas crianças está ligada ao acesso à água potável e ao saneamento básico, sendo a contaminação oral mais comum. Outrossim, o diagnóstico é feito por exame de fezes e o tratamento deve ter alta especificidade. Dessa forma, a prevenção, orientação, profilaxia e a conscientização da população são medidas que devem ser tomadas para diminuir o número de casos no Brasil.
Clinical outcomes of the Myval transcatheter heart valve system in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis: a two-year follow-up observational study
Authors: Kilic Teoman , Ielasi Alfonso , Ninios Vlasis , Korkmaz Levent , Panagiotakos Demosthenes , Yerlikaya Gokhan , Ozderya Ahmet , Montonati Carolina , Tespili Maurizio , Coskun Senol , Sahin Tayfun , Ninios Ilias , Vlasopoulou Konstantina , Konus Ali Hakan , Kul Selim , Akyuz Ali Riza
Published: April 2024

Introduction

Limited data exist on long-term follow-up of severe aortic stenosis (SAS) patients who have undergone transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) with a new generation, balloon expandable Myval transcatheter heart valve (THV). Thus, we sought to investigate the performance and 2-year clinical outcome of the Myval THV system based on Valve Academic Research Consortium-3 (VARC-3) criteria.

Material and methods

A multi-centre, registry-based, observational study was conducted, which included 207 consecutive degenerative SAS patients, from Turkey (n = 128), Italy (n = 58), and Greece (n = 21) (mean [standard deviation] 81 (7) years, 94 [45%] men; 73% NYHA III or IV; EuroSCORE II 5.2% [2.4%]); all patients underwent TAVI with Myval. Patients were followed up at 1 year and 2 years after implantation. Clinical and procedural outcomes were defined according to VARC-3 criteria.

Results

Technical success was observed in 204 (99%), device success was observed in 189 (91%), early safety was observed in 161 (78%), and clinical efficacy was observed in 163 (79%) patients. The 30-day death rate was 7.7%; of these, 3.4% were due to cardiovascular reasons. All-cause and cardiovascular mortality rates were 9.7% and 4.3% at 1-year follow-up, and 17.4% and 9.7% at 2-year follow-up, respectively. Incidence of ≥ moderate paravalvular leak (PVL) at 30 days, 1 year and 2 years of follow-up were 3.4%, 4.3% and 4.8%. A total of 11.1% of patients required a permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI) at 30 days after implantation, while the cumulative rate of PPI at 2 years was 12.1%.

Conclusions

In this cohort of patients with SAS, the Myval was found to be safe and effective in up to 2 years of follow-up.
Whose Life is it Anyway? Some Reflections on Den Hartogh’s What Kind of Death
Authors: Mertens Thomas
Published: April 2024

This contribution will restrict itself to Den Hartogh’s conceptual framework and formulate some hesitations about Den Hartogh’s moral premisses which he calls ‘ethical atoms’ (p. 159-160, 317). For at least two reasons I will discuss these premisses with a certain reluctance. First of all, the sensitive nature of what is at stake here: matters of life and death and the question of what we owe others and ourselves; secondly and more on a more personal level, my hesitations do not lead to any clear alternative moral premisses. Especially with regard to Den Hartogh’s central premiss concerning self-determination, I sympathise Velleman’s approach in one of his famous articles: I am neither completely pro nor completely con. I am more, like, not so sure.
Response to Comments
Authors: den Hartogh Govert
Published: April 2024

Thanks to all commentators for their words of praise and constructive criticism. I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that so many of them address the basic argument of my book, starting from the division of labour between the principles of respect for autonomy and compassion or beneficence, and resulting in my proposal of a ‘dual track’ system of legal regulation. The whole argument is well summarized by both Wayne Sumner and Isra Black.1 Together the comments provide a sustained examination of every major step in that argument. I will consider them step by step.