bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Periodontite e diabetes sob a perspectiva das doenças crônicas e seus impactos na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal
Authors: Valente Maria Isabel Bastos , Soares Álvaro Cavalheiro , Silva Bianca Mendes
Published: May 2024

OBJETIVO: Esse trabalho tem por objetivo provocar uma reflexão sobre a importância da inclusão da periodontite entre as doenças crônicas não-transmissíveis (DCNT), considerando sua inter-relação com o diabetes, e suas repercussões na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal (QVRSB). MÉTODOS: Foi realizada uma revisão narrativa da literatura por meio da busca de artigos científicos nas bases de dados BVS, PubMed e SciELO, incluindo apenas publicações em inglês ou português, dos últimos 15 anos, relacionadas à temática. RESULTADOS: Atualmente, tem-se refletido sobre um modelo complexo de multicausalidade para periodontite, que, associada com o diabetes, encontra-se entre as doenças crônicas mais comuns da sociedade, compartilhando diversas características em comum, como sua longa duração e relação com causas genéticas, fisiológicas, comportamentais e ambientais. Apesar da literatura controversa, há uma tendência apontando para uma influência negativa do diabetes e da periodontite na QVRSB. CONCLUSÕES: Embora os estudos atuais sugiram um impacto negativo de ambas as condições na QVRSB, faltam evidências científicas mais robustas e estudos com maior rigor metodológico que corroborem tais hipóteses, e subsidiem com maior contundência a inclusão da periodontite no rol das DCNT elencadas como prioritárias pela OMS. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Diabetes Mellitus. Doenças periodontais. Qualidade de vida. Saúde bucal.
Enxerto de tecido conjuntivo desepitelizado intra e extraoralmente: relato de caso com acompanhamento de quatro anos
Authors: Pereira Édla Darlyane Mendes , Peixoto Maria Juliana Alcantara de Sousa , Sá Joyce Raianne Santos , Rodrigues Rachel de Queiroz Ferreira , Sena Luana Samara Balduino de , Sousa João Nilton Lopes de
Published: May 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: O enxerto de tecido conjuntivo subepitelial (ETC-S) representa uma alternativa que possibilita melhor viabilidade clínica para modificar o fenótipo gengival na cirurgia plástica periodontal e de implantes. A coleta pela técnica de desepitelização tem sido uma opção nos casos de mucosa palatina fina; porém, estudos histológicos revelam a presença de remanescentes epiteliais nas amostras de enxertos. OBJETIVO: O objetivo deste estudo foi relatar um caso clínico tratado com ETC-S removido do palato usando duas técnicas de desepitelização, observando suas características histológicas e clínicas após quatro anos de acompanhamento. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente do sexo masculino, 31 anos de idade, melanoderma, compareceu ao Projeto de Extensão em Periodontia Clínica e Cirúrgica da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (PROEPECC - UFCG, Patos/PB) apresentando retrações múltiplas, com etiologia relacionada à escovação traumática. As retrações gengivais foram tratadas com ETC-S coletado da região posterior do palato e desepitelizado com duas técnicas diferentes. Os dentes #13, #14 e #15 receberam ETC-S desepitelizado extraoralmente (EO), com lâmina de bisturi #15C. Já o dente #42 recebeu ETC-S desepitelizado intraoralmente (IO) com broca diamantada esférica #3018. Amostras retangulares, nas dimensões de 1 x 5 x 1 mm, foram coletadas e encaminhadas para análise no Laboratório de Histopatologia Oral da UFCG. RESULTADOS: As análises histológicas revelaram a presença de remanescentes epiteliais nos espécimes dos enxertos, com maior prevalência nas suas bordas. CONCLUSÃO: Após quatro anos os procedimentos, observou-se o recobrimento total das retrações gengivais, sem relato de comprometimento estético; porém, clinicamente, a área que recebeu o enxerto desepitelizado IO apresentou um leve padrão de ceratinização, em comparação com a coloração do tecido gengival adjacente. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Tecido conjuntivo. Histologia. Retração gengival.
Construcción del componente tic del plan de desarrollo institucional de la universidad de Nariño en Colombia
Authors: Paz Saavedra Luis Eduardo , Gisbert Cervera Mercè
Published: May 2024

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Implementation of Sustainable Slum Handling Program (Empirical Study of the KOTAKU Program)
Authors: Pratama Alamsyah , Jamil M. H. , Barkey A. Roland
Published: May 2024

The handling of slums is an issue that continues to be a concern until now to realize a city and settlements are livable, inclusive, safe, and sustainable. To realize this, the Government & NUSP-2 collaborated to form the KOTAKU (City Without Slums) program. Sinjai Regency, South Sulawesi. This research used descriptive qualitative methods with logic analysis approaches, including data collection, reduction, display, and verification. Data collection used observation of slums that have been handled, documentation, and interviews with key informants. The results showed that the implementation of the KOTAKU program succeeded in reducing the area of slums in some priority areas of handling. The results also showed that not all aspects are sustainable applied to handling slums through the KOTAKU program.
Physicochemical Characterization and Comparative Analysis of Ribulose 1,5 Biphosphate Carboxylase-Oxygenase Like Proteins (RLP) from Halophilic Chromohalobacter salexigens BKL 5 and Non-Halophilic Counterparts Using in Silico Approaches
Authors: Sudarmanto Irwan , Artama Wayan Tunas , Rohman Muhammad Saifur
Published: May 2024

This study is intended to analyze and compare halophilic RuBisCo-like proteins (RLP) with non-halophilic homologs using computational analysis approaches. The data used were protein sequences from NCBI and protein sequences from clonned and expressed RuBisCo-like proteins Chromohalobacter salexigens BKL 5 from our previous study. The analysis was in the form of Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Partial Least Square (PLS). The tools used were Origin Lab Full Version 2019 and Metaboanalyst 5.0. The parameters tested were isoelectric point (pI), negative charge (acidic amino acids), aliphatic index, and GRAVY index using the ProtParam tool from Expasy. Calculations analysis showed that the amino acid residues in halophilic RuBisCo-like proteins that differ significantly from their homologs were glutamic acid and alanine, while the variables that could be observed as differentiating were negative charge and aliphatic index. Analysis shows that some parameters obtained from the program can be used as discriminants to differentiate halophilic and non-halophilic RuBisCo-like proteins.
Synergistic effect of carbon nanotubes and polyvinyl alcohol on the mechanical performance and microstructure of cement mortar
Authors: Fan Jie , Deng Sijie , Li Gengying , Li Jianxin , Zhang Jinwen
Published: May 2024

Herein, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) were used as hybrid modifiers to enhance the mechanical properties of cement mortar and overcome the limitations of modification methods based on only polymers and nanomaterials. The use of PVA latex as a bridging agent with the aid of ultrasound energy effectively improved the dispersion uniformity and stability of CNTs. The results indicate that doping an appropriate amount of PVA in CNT-modified cement mortar, especially those modified with hydroxylated CNTs (h-CNTs), could synergistically improve performance. Amongst the samples, the h-CNT-modified cement mortar incorporated with 1 wt% PVA showed the optimal mechanical properties. The compressive and flexural strengths of this cement mortar increased by 33 and 42%, respectively, compared with those of cement mortars modified with h-CNTs alone. The microscopic characterisation results showed that the formation of a uniformly distributed h-CNT/PVA film network in the matrix effective filling of pores and bridging of cracks were responsible for performance enhancement.
Capture of volatile iodine by aromatic amines solutions
Authors: Ait Ahmed Ourida , Al Taiar Ali Hassoon
Published: May 2024

The presence of an excessive amount of iodine, especially radioactive iodine, is dangerous to the environment. Amine solutions are the most common and technically mature class of chemical sorption used for the capture of the pollutants. The iodine vapor diffusion and release capabilities of the aromatic amine solutions have been investigated. The iodine diffusion and release experiments were examined by UV-visible spectroscopy. Many electronic spectrophotometric studies have been reported in the coordination chemistry field on complexes. Generally, these complexes were obtained by using different electron donors with various organic or metallic electron acceptors in polar and non-polar solvents. The absorption spectra of the donor, acceptors, and the resulted complexes were carried out in methanol in the region of 200–600 nm. The correlation between the spectral characteristics of molecular complexes of iodine with various aromatic amines and the ionization potentials of the donor molecules is discussed. The concentrations of the diffused iodine and the formed complex were calculated using mathematical models and calibration curves. The values of the formation constant (k
AD), molar extinction coefficient (ε
AD), and absorption band energy of complexes were estimated. The ionization potential of the donor I
D was calculated from the complex band energies. The kinetic of the above association and reverse reactions was studied, and some kinetic parameters have been estimated.
AKTIVITAS SISWA DALAM PELAKSANAAN PROJEK PENGUATAN PROFIL PELAJAR PANCASILA (P5) DI SMPN 3 MRANGGEN KABUPATEN DEMAK
Authors: Ratnawati Ratnawati , Lestari Puji
Published: May 2024

Untuk mewujudkan Profil Pelajar Pancasila salah satunya melalui Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila (P5). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan aktivitas siswa dalam pelaksanaan Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila (P5) di SMPN 3 Mranggen. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang dipakai dalam penelitan ini adalah Simple Random Sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 177 siswa kelas VIII SMPN 3 Mranggen. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu deskriptif persentase. Hasil dari keseluruhan jawaban responden diperoleh persentase setiap dimensi Profil Pelajar Pancasila. Dimensi pertama Beriman, bertakwa kepada Tuhan YME, dan berakhlak mulia memiliki persentase sebesar 80,7% dikategorikan sangat baik. Aspek kedua berkebinekaan global memperoleh persentase sebesar 84,9% dikategorikan sangat baik. Aspek ketiga bergotong royong memperoleh persentase sebesar 83,6% dikategorikan sangat baik. Aspek keempat mandiri memperoleh persentase sebesar 77% dikategorikan sangat baik. Aspek kelima bernalar kritis memperoleh persentase 78,7 % yang dikategorikan sangat baik. Aspek keenam kreatif memperoleh persentase sebesar 80,1% yang dikategorikan sangat baik. Dari persentase tersebut aktivitas siswa dalam pelaksanaan Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila (P5) di SMPN 3 Mranggen dikategorikan sangat baik artinya aktivitas yang dilakukan oleh siswa berupa projek penguatan berbasis Profil Pelajar Pancasila telah menerapkan keenam dimensi kunci Profil Pelajar Pancasila.
ALMERIA: Boosting Pairwise Molecular Contrasts with Scalable Methods
Authors: Mena-Yedra Rafael , López Redondo Juana , Pérez-Sánchez Horacio , Martinez Ortigosa Pilar
Published: May 2024

This work introduces ALMERIA, a decision-support tool for drug discovery. It estimates compound similarities and predicts activity, considering conformation variability. The methodology spans from data preparation to model selection and optimization. Implemented using scalable software, it handles large data volumes swiftly. Experiments were conducted on a distributed computer cluster using the DUD-E database. Models were evaluated on different data partitions to assess generalization ability with new compounds. The tool demonstrates excellent performance in molecular activity prediction (ROC AUC: 0.99, 0.96, 0.87), indicating good generalization properties of the chosen data representation and modelling. Molecular conformation sensitivity is also evaluated.
Vaizdų aprašų generavimo modeliai
Authors: Radzivilov Artūr
Published: May 2024

Šiame straipsnyje yra nagrinėjami vaizdų aprašų generavimo modeliai, kurių pagalba galima automatizuoti teksto aprašymų kūrimą iš vaizdinės informacijos. Pateikiamos įvairios neuroninių tinklų struktūros, tokios kaip CNN ir RNN, kurios naudojamos vaizdų savybių išgavimui ir teksto generavimui, bei dėmesio mechanizmai ir „transformer“ tipo tinklai, leidžiantys geriau integruoti vaizdo ir tekstinę informaciją. Analizuojami pagrindiniai duomenų rinkiniai, naudojami modelių mokymui, ir aprašymų vertinimo metodai, skirti įvertinti generuotų teksto aprašymų kokybę. Taip pat aptariamos naujausios tendencijos ir iššūkiai šioje srityje, pabrėžiant būsimų tyrimų kryptis.
Skaitmeninio dvynio koncepcinė analizė
Authors: Valatka Martynas
Published: May 2024

Skaitmeniniai dvyniai yra naudojami labai įvairiose tiek mokslo, tiek pramonės srityse ir reiškia objektų, sistemų ar procesų virtualių kopijų kūrimą. Tačiau nėra vieningos skaitmeninio dvynio sampratos. Mokslinėje literatūroje skaitmeniniais dvyniais vadinamas platus modelių spektras – nuo naudotojo profilio iki realios esybės išsamaus vykdomo analogo. Šio darbo tikslas yra atlikus sistemingą literatūros analizę atsakyti į klausimą „Kokias būtinas savybes turi turėti esybės modelis, kad jį būtų galima pavadinti skaitmeniniu dvyniu?“. Atsakant į tyrimo klausimą sudarytas skaitmeninio dvynio metasavybių rinkinys, kuris nusako minimalią savybių grupę, kai skaitmeninis dvynys yra suprantamas kaip virtuali realios esybės kopija.
Experience of using teleconsultation in the department of outpatient palliative care in Kaliningrad
Authors: SS Mirakyan , AV Desyatnichenko , VV Glukhova
Published: May 2024

The article discusses the basic concepts of teleconsultation and features of this type of medical activity in the provision of palliative care. The reasons of relevance of introducing video-consultation in daily practice of palliative care doctor are analyzed. The article presents the data about the results of application of teleconsultation in providing palliative care in outpatient settings on the basis of department of outpatient palliative care for adults.
Breast cancer in men: a case of study
Authors: Morales Lazcano Daisy Alejandra
Published: May 2024

This work describes the case of a male patient with breast cancer, with histopathological report of malignant phyllodes tumor. Clinical case: 65-year-old man with clinical data in the right pectoral region, with pain in the right mammary gland, presence of a palpable, painful mass, with gradual increase in volume, movable, with a stony sensation, sudden weight loss in six months, approximately 15 kg, intolerance to oral intake, excretions unchanged. Evaluation by second level of care with report of mammography bi-rads 5 (Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System), suggestive of malignancy. Consulted by general surgery, oncologic surgery and medical oncology, fine needle biopsy was taken, histopathological report of high-grade sarcoma with necrosis, malignant phyllodes tumor, candidate for neoadjuvant therapy.
Potential of arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) starch nanocrystal in edible bioplastic straw production
Authors: Fadhallah Esa Ghanim , Indraningtyas Lathifa , Mardhiyah Rifda , Dewanti Aura Sabrina , Maya Virta Made Chendy Claudia , Salsabila Elthalia
Published: May 2024

Indonesia produces approximately 2.5 liters of waste per capita daily, accumulating to 625 million liters nationwide, with continual increases due to population growth and environmental changes. This surge necessitates innovative alternatives to conventional plastics to curb plastic waste proliferation. A promising solution is developing bioplastic straws from arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) starch, composed of 24.64% amylose and 73.46% amylopectin. The high amylose content makes it an ideal, strong, and flexible raw material for bioplastic straw production. This study aimed to explore the potency of arrowroot starch nanocrystal as an edible straw material. The concept of edible straw material utilizes nanocrystalline arrowroot starch as the main component, enhanced with chitosan as a polymer, glycerol as a plasticizer, and synthetic food colorants and flavorings. The goal is to explore and establish the process for creating non-food products from agricultural starch and assess their societal and environmental impacts. The nanocrystalline starch is extracted from arrowroot tubers using a wet method and modified through acid hydrolysis. It is then processed with water, glycerol, chitosan, and synthetic additives, heated, and molded into straws. The resulting edible straws from nanocrystalline arrowroot starch have the potential to offer unique taste, color, and thicker consistency compared to traditional plastic straws, presenting an eco-friendly and innovative alternative in waste management.
Energy analysis of waste heat-powered absorption cooling system for sustainable cooling
Authors: Kumar Dheeraj , Choudhary Nitesh Kumar , Karmakar Sujit
Published: May 2024

Energy wastage from power plants, which typically dissipates into the atmosphere, poses a significant challenge. The environmental consequences of such wasteful practices are manifold, contributing to climate change and resource depletion. The inefficient use of this waste heat contributes to economic and environmental concerns. Harnessing waste heat through integrating heat recovery systems with power plants effectively repurposing untapped energy. Addressing this issue optimizes energy utilization and aligns with the growing need for sustainable practices in the power generation sector. This study aims to harness the available waste heat by integrating an absorption cooling system (ACS) from the flue gas exhaust of a pressurized pulverized combined cycle power plant. Additionally, the thermodynamic performance of ACS with a cooling capacity of 30 tons has been examined. Using waste heat for cooling purposes offers a sustainable and efficient solution, reducing energy consumption and environmental impact. The working fluid used in the ACS is a binary mixture comprised of ammonia and water. Modelling and simulation were conducted using cycle tempo software, followed by energy analyses to assess the ACS's thermodynamic performance. The thermodynamic analysis discloses that the ACS achieves a coefficient of performance (COP) of 0.595. Additionally, variations in the temperatures of the generator, absorber, condenser, and evaporator significantly impact the COP of the ACS. This promising COP indicates the effectiveness of the ACS in harnessing waste heat for practical cooling applications, marking a substantial step towards sustainable energy utilization.
Allometric models for estimating above- and below ground biomass of individual trees in Cameroonian submontane forest
Authors: Felenou I Tchinmegni , Stelle Vartant Djeukam Pougoum
Published: May 2024

This study is the first to develop allometric models for estimating above-ground biomass (AGB) and below-ground biomass (BGB) of individual trees based on destructive sampling procedures in the montane tropical forests of Central Africa. As Cameroon is committed to Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) initiatives, it is particularly important for the country to develop such models. The data used for the modeling covered a wide range of tree species (34) and diameters at breast height (dbh) from 6 to 117 cm. The AGB and BGB models were developed from 60 and 30 tree samples, respectively. The developed AGB models explained a large part of the biomass variation (Pseudo-R2 0.80-0.87) and performed well when tested over different size classes. A model with dbh, basic wood density and total tree height (h) as independent variables is generally recommended for application if appropriate information on h is available. Tests of previously developed AGB models with modeling data, where large mean prediction errors occurred, generally demonstrated the importance of developing local models. BGB models performed reasonably well over different size classes, and biomass per unit area will probably be appropriately estimated when applying them. Some of the challenges related to the estimation BGB for small trees mean, however, imply that, the models may need to be recalibrated if more data becomes available.
Evaluation of the meteorological, air quality in the urban and rural areas of rivers state, South-South, Nigeria
Authors: Calistus Chidebelu Okudo, , Eno-obong S Nicholas, , Pius O Ukoha,
Published: May 2024

The increasing concentrations of air pollutants are now a global challenge. This research aimed to assess the meteorological parameters and atmospheric pollution in urban and rural areas of River State in Nigeria using Air Quality Index (AQI) ratings. The atmospheric quality status of the survey areas was analysed during the rainy season from April to July, 2018. In this study, Nwaja, Trans Amadi Industrial Layout, Port Harcourt Local Government Area (urban) and Umuazu village, Igbo-Etche, Etche Local Government Area (rural) in Rivers State, Nigeria gave recorded mean values for particulate matter as follows; PM2.5 ranging from 107.30-113.00 µg/m3 and PM10 (145.30-153.00 µg/m3) in both areas. Other parameters analysed showed relative humidity (84.67-95.00 %), wind speed (0.97-2.97 m/s), elevation (40.33-108.30 m), cloud cover (98.33-99.33 %) and temperature (24.30-26.00 oC). Other results (ppm) were; CO2 (8600.00-17500.00), Cl2 (1.85-2.39), CO (29.67-44.30), SO2 (0.60-0.75) and NO2 (0.33-0.43) in both locations. From the obtained results, the study areas showed high concentrations of air pollutants which might be toxic to humans as well as plants and animals in the environment. The Air Quality Index (AQI) ratings of the obtained results showed that the area with high industrial activities (urban) was rated from Very Poor (E) to Hazardous (F) while in the area with less industrial activities (rural), it was rated from Moderate (C) to hazardous (F). Hence, there is a need for routine monitoring of the atmospheric pollutants in Rivers State and in South-South Nigeria as a whole to ensure safety.
Diversity and Coherence as Important Aspects of Curriculum: A Content Analysis of the Two Croatian Geometry Curricula for Primary Education/Raznolikost i koherentnost kao važni aspekti kurikula: analiza geometrijskih sadržaja dvaju hrvatskih kurikula u razrednoj nastavi
Authors: Glasnovic Gracin Dubravka , Kuzle Ana
Published: May 2024

AbstractFor years, school geometry has faced with many issues including losing its strong position in school mathematics and earning the reputation of being the “problem child” of mathematics teaching. These issues stem from the problems in the intended curriculum. The goal of this paper is to shed light on the two intended curricula for primary mathematics education in Croatia in terms of the diversity and coherence of geometry topics through the lens of fundamental ideas of geometry. Additionally, the analysis is associated with previous results on the attained and potentially implemented curriculum regarding textbook tasks and primary school students’ images of geometry. Even though the new curriculum reflects more diversity regarding the fundamental ideas of geometry compared to the old curriculum, there is clear evidence that they still do not offer the learning opportunities in line with modern geometry education. Based on the data, the results are discussed with regard to their theoretical and practical implications with the goal of providing suggestions on how to improve the position of school geometry in mathematics education in Croatia conducive to modern geometry education, as emphasised in the literature.Keywords: fundamental ideas; geometry education; primary education; tripartite model of curriculum.---SažetakŠkolska geometrija tijekom godina suočavala se s mnogim problemima, u što ulazi i gubitak nekad snažne pozicije unutar školske matematike te dobivanje reputacije „problematičnog djeteta” nastave Matematike. Ovi problemi proizlaze iz planiranog kurikula. Cilj ovoga rada je analiza dvaju planiranih kurikula za razrednu nastavu Matematike u Hrvatskoj s fokusom na raznolikost i koherentnost geometrijskih sadržaja i kroz objektiv fundamentalnih ideja geometrije. Uz to, rezultati su povezani s prethodnim nalazima o postignutom (slike učenika o geometriji) i potencijalno primijenjenom kurikulu (udžbenički zadatci). Iako novi kurikul odražava više raznolikosti u pogledu fundamentalnih ideja geometrije u odnosu na stari, rezultati pokazuju da ti kurikuli još uvijek ne nude značajke suvremene metodike geometrije u punom potencijalu. Na temelju dobivenih rezultata provedena je rasprava s prijedlozima kako poboljšati položaj školske geometrije u matematičkom obrazovanju u Hrvatskoj prema preporukama iz literature.Ključne riječi: fundamentalne ideje; nastava geometrije; razredna nastava; trodijelni model kurikula.
Transitioning from Face-To-Face to Online Learning During COVID-19: Changes in China’s Universities/Prijelaz s učenja licem u lice na online učenje tijekom pandemije COVID-19: promjene na sveučilištima u Kini
Authors: Li Tao
Published: May 2024

AbstractThis paper’s purpose is to evaluate faculty members’ and students’ opinions regarding the quality, benefits and challenges of online learning, transitioning from face-to-face learning during and after COVID-19 in Chinese universities. The paper relied on a quantitative study involving an online survey using a random sample method in June 2020. The sample size was 400 persons, including 160 instructors and 240 students from a university in China. Scores earned by students who took a face-to-face Introduction to Economics course and students who took the same course online during the quarantine were compared with the Students’ T-test. There was no significant difference in in the overall grade or the tests, term paper, and final exam grades. Time management skills, more freedom for instructors and students, and reliable Internet access at home were the extreme challenges most participants encountered in online courses. The research findings can be applied in further studies focusing on the quality, challenges, perspectives, and strategies of online education, the transformation of academic programs and instructor training to facilitate the transition to online learning. Future research could be done in other countries to get more comparative data.Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic; distance education; face-to-face learning; online learning; quality of education.---SažetakCilj je ovoga članka je procijeniti mišljenja nastavnika i studenata o kvaliteti, prednostima i izazovima online učenja, kao i prijelaz s nastave licem u lice tijekom i nakon pandemije bolesti COVID-19 na kineskim sveučilištima. Rad se oslanjao na kvantitativnu studiju koja uključuje internetsku anketu metodom slučajnoga uzorkovanja provedenu u lipnju 2020. Veličina je uzorka 400 ispitanika, uključujući 160 nastavnika i 240 studenata s jednoga sveučilišta u Kini. Rezultati koje su dobili studenti koji su pohađali kolegij „Uvod u ekonomiju” licem u lice i studenti koji su isti kolegij pohađali putem interneta tijekom karantene uspoređeni su s T-testom studenata. Nije bilo značajne razlike ni u ukupnoj ocjeni niti u ocjenama na testovima, seminarskim radovima i završnim ispitima. Vještine upravljanja vremenom, veća sloboda za nastavnike i studente i pouzdan pristup internetu kod kuće bili su iznimno zahtjevni izazovi s kojima se suočavala većina polaznika internetskih kolegija. Rezultati istraživanja mogu se primijeniti u daljnjim istraživanjima koja se bave kvalitetom, izazovima, perspektivama i strategijama online obrazovanja, transformacijom akademskih programa i obukom predavača kako bi se olakšao prijelaz na online učenje. Buduća istraživanja mogla bi se provesti u drugim zemljama kako bi se dobilo više usporednih podataka.Ključne riječi: pandemija; COVID-19; obrazovanje na daljinu; učenje licem u lice; online učenje; kvaliteta obrazovanja.
Pedagogical Semiotics of Space/Pedagoška semiotika prostora
Authors: Marojević Jovana
Published: May 2024

AbstractIn this paper, we deal with the consideration of space as materiality and space as a process in the broader context of childhood studies and, more specifically, in the context of school pedagogy. We outline the question of the material construction of childhood (in childhood geographies and geographies of education). Then, we consider the relationship between space and pedagogy, that is, the material aspect of learning, on an explicit level, presenting findings on the share of spatial components in student achievement. The central consideration in the paper is devoted to the concept of innovative learning environments (ILE) and its spatial requirements, especially to the renaissance of open school plans based on that concept. Furthermore, we deal with the issue of spatial mediation of power relations in open-plan schools but also in traditional corridor-type schools (“cells and bells” schools) and with the idea of shaping the identity of students and teachers through these processes. We conclude the paper with a brief review of the neoliberal nature of the concept of ILE and with recommendations on considering the space and environment for learning through the paradigms of critical pedagogy of place and common world pedagogiesKey words: innovative learning environments (ILE); material construction ofchildhood; open space school plans---SažetakU radu se govori o razmatranju prostora kao materijalnosti i prostora kao procesa, u širem kontekstu studija o djetinjstvu, a konkretnije u kontekstu školske pedagogije. Skiciramo pitanje materijalne konstrukcije djetinjstva (u geografijama djetinjstva i geografijama obrazovanja). Potom se analizira odnos prostora i pedagogije, odnosno materijalne dimenzije učenja, na eksplicitnoj ravni, dajući prikaz nalaza o udjelu prostornih komponenti u učeničkom postignuću. Središnje razmatranje u radu usredtočeno je na koncept inovativnih okružja za učenje (ILE) i njegovim prostornim zahtjevima te naročito renesansi otvorenih planova škola zasnovanoj na tom konceptu. Nadalje, govori se o pitanju prostornoga posredovanja odnosa moći u školama otvorenoga, ali i tradicionalnog koridor-tipa („cells and bells“ škole) te oblikovanjem identiteta učenika i nastavnika tim procesima. U zaključnom dijelu donosi se kratki osvrt na neoliberalnu prirodu koncepta ILE-a i preporukama o razmatranju prostora i okružja za učenje kroz paradigme kritičke pedagogije mjesta i pedagogijâ zajedničkoga svijeta.Ključne riječi: inovativna okružja za učenje (ILE); materijalna konstrukcija djetinjstva; otvoreni planovi škola
Student Perceptions of Research Work in Geography Teaching: Motivation, Difficulties, and Values/Učenička percepcija istraživačkoga rada u nastavi geografije: motivacija, teškoće i vrijednosti
Authors: Mak Karlo , Ivić Ivan
Published: May 2024

AbstractWith the recent reform of the Geography curriculum in Croatia, the learning outcomes related to the research work have become one of the most important innovations. The first insight into the degree of achievement of these learning outcomes in the first years of their application has shown difficulties in data collection, processing, and analysis, as well as in proper citation and bibliography writing, while the overall degree of the learning outcomes achievement indicates that there is room for improvement. With the aim of gaining a more comprehensive insight into the student perceptions, students in Antun Gustav Matoš Grammar School in Samobor, whose work was analyzed in the study by Ivić et al. (2021), were interviewed. Although the results indicate relatively low levels of motivation and negative perceptions of the creation process, students’ perceptions of the research as a very useful teaching practice provide a solid foundation for its further application.Key words: geography teaching; research work; students’ motivation; students’ perception.---SažetakOdgojno-obrazovni ishodi koji pred učenike stavljaju izazov izrade istraživačkoga rada predstavljaju jednu od najvećih novina novoga predmetnog kurikula Geografije. Inicijalni uvid u razinu ostvarenosti tih ishoda nakon prvih godina njihove primjene pokazao je da postoji značajan prostor za daljnji napredak jer su detektirane poteškoće u prikupljanju, obradi i analizi podataka, kao i pravilnom citiranju i sastavljanju popisa literature. S ciljem dobivanja uvida u učeničku percepciju istraživačkoga rada, intervjuirani su učenici Gimnazije Antuna Gustava Matoša u Samoboru čiji su istraživački radovi analizirani u studiji Ivića i sur. (2021). Iako rezultati upućuju na relativno nisku razinu motivacije i pretežito negativnu percepciju procesa izrade istraživačkoga rada, učenička percepcija istraživanja kao vrlo korisne nastavne prakse daju dobru osnovu za njegovo usavršavanje i daljnju primjenu.Ključne riječi: istraživački rad; nastava geografije; učenička motivacija; učenička percepcija.
Enchancing Lung Disease Classification through K-Means Clustering, Chan-Vese Segmentation, and Canny Edge Detection on X-Ray Segmented Images
Authors: Riyono Joko , Pujiastuti Christina Eni , Puspa Sopia Debi , Supriyadi  , Putri Fayza Nayla Riyani
Published: May 2024

The lungs are one of the vital organs in the human body. Not only play a role in the respiratory system, the lungs are also responsible for the human circulatory system. Supporting examinations can also facilitate medical workers in determining the diagnosis. Usually a lung examination is complemented by a chest X-ray examination procedure. This examination aims to see directly and assess the severity of lung conditions. With current technological advances, image analysis can be done easily. Through digital image processing methods, information can be obtained from images that can be used for analysis as a support for diagnoses in the world of health. Image segmentation is a method in which digital images are divided into several segments or subgroups based on the characteristics of the pixels in the image. In this study, clustering with the K-Means method will be carried out on the results of segmentation of x-ray images of lung diseases, namely Covid-19, Tuberculosis, and Pneumonia. The segmentation method that will be implemented is the Chan-Vese Method and the Canny Edge Detection Method. This research shows that the results of the accuracy of applying the K-Means Clustering method to Chan-Vese and Canny Edge-Based Image Segmentation are 80%.
Apostolado y política bajo la mirada de Pío XII: las suspensiones del semanario «¡Tú!» de la Hermandad Obrera de Acción Católica (HOAC)
Authors: Veci-Lavín Carlos
Published: May 2024

Los primeros pasos de la Hermandad Obrera de Acción Católica (HOAC) para remediar la aguda secularización del mundo obrero español recibieron el espaldarazo del éxito de su periódico ¡Tú! (1946-1951). Esta publicación, que denunció la penuria que sufrían los obreros y sus familias, chocó con el autoritarismo vigente, amenazó el monopolio falangista del medio laboral y complicó el entendimiento entre el Estado y la Iglesia. La documentación de la Nunciatura de Madrid y de algunos de los implicados, como José Ibáñez Martín, ministro encargado del control de los medios de comunicación, permite entender el alcance de estas tensiones como intento de ruptura de algunas barreras artificiales entre el apostolado y la política que, a fin de cuentas, sostenían el statu quo autoritario. En segundo lugar, subraya la relevancia de Pío XII y la riqueza de su pensamiento para impulsar la actividad de los laicos y la evangelización en estos años.
Hacerse monja. El origen geográfico de las religiosas en Cataluña (1860-1936)
Authors: Ferrer-Alos Llorenç , Palau-Elcacho Lisard
Published: May 2024

En este artículo se recogen los primeros datos elaborados a partir de la base de datos Moncat que recoge datos de 9.800 religiosas que profesaron entre 1850 y 1936 a partir de un vaciado sistemático de padrones de habitantes de Cataluña. A partir de estos datos reconstruimos la geografía de la procedencia de religiosas en Cataluña, la relación entre procedencia y congregaciones, el origen de las religiosas según fueran ciudades con diócesis o sin diócesis y el tiempo medio de estancia en los conventos.
Una conciliazione ufficiosa? Le relazioni tra la Santa Sede e il Messico negli anni di Pio XII
Authors: Valvo Paolo
Published: May 2024

El ensayo analiza las relaciones entre la Santa Sede y México durante el pontificado de Pío XII , partiendo de la documentación inédita conservada en el Archivo Histórico de la Sección para las Relaciones con los Estados de la Secretaría de Estado de la Santa Sede, y concentrándose en los años que van desde la elección de Eugenio Pacelli al trono pontificio hasta el inicio del sexenio presidencial de Adolfo Ruiz Cortines (1952-1958). Del examen de los documentos vaticanos se desprenden dos tendencias principales: por un lado, la indudable consolidación del frágil modus vivendi inaugurado por el presidente Lázaro Cárdenas del Río a finales de los años treinta –basado en la no aplicación de las disposiciones anticlericales de la Constitución de Querétaro (1917)–, que bajo las sucesivas presidencias de Manuel Ávila Camacho (1940-1946) y Miguel Alemán Valdés (1946-1952) vería a la Delegación Apostólica en México mantener un diálogo constante y provechoso con la suprema autoridad del Estado. Por otra parte, a partir del paso de la presidencia de Ávila Camacho a la de Alemán Valdés, la Secretaría de Estado vaticana manifestará reiteradamente su creciente insatisfacción con un marco legislativo efectivamente inalterado respecto a los años de abierta persecución religiosa, junto con su preocupación por la aquiescencia de sectores relevantes del catolicismo mexicano hacia un distanciamiento de la Iglesia de la dimensión política y legislativa que ahora se da por descontada. Un papel clave en estos procesos fue desempeñado por el arzobispo de México Luis María Martínez y Rodríguez (de 1937 a 1948 encargado de negocios de la Delegación Apostólica) y por Mons. Guglielmo Piani (nombrado visitador apostólico en 1948 y delegado apostólico en México en 1951), cuya labor recibió valoraciones contrapuestas en el Vaticano.
Matteo al Kalak, Mangiare Dio. Una storia dell’eucarestia, Einaudi, Torino 2021, 251 pp.
Authors: Blanco-Sarto Pablo
Published: May 2024

Book Review
Carlos A. Moreira Azevedo, Entre Vaticano e Portugal. Questões de governo e de pastoral. (Séculos XVII a XX), Paulinas Editora, Águeda 2022, 253 pp.
Authors: González-Lopo Domingo-L.
Published: May 2024

Book Review
Gregory of Nyssa, On the Human Image of God (ed. John Behr), Oxford University Press, Oxford 2023, 367 pp.
Authors: Morariu Iuliu-Marius
Published: May 2024

Book Review
Juan Antonio Barrio Barrio, El diezmo en la ciudad de Orihuela en la Edad Media. Los conflictos en torno a la percepción del tributo, en un territorio eclesiástico fronterizo, SEEM-Universidad de Extremadura, Cáceres 2022, 154 pp.
Authors: Tello-Hernández Esther
Published: May 2024

Book Review
Juan José Generelo Lanaspa (coord.), La Regla del monasterio de Santa María de Sigena. Edición facsímil de la versión en aragonés del siglo XIII, Gobierno de Aragón, Zaragoza 2023, 123 pp. + LXXX (facsímil)
Authors: Barquero-Goñi Carlos
Published: May 2024

Book Review
Jaime Elipe, Don Alonso de Aragón, un príncipe con mitra, Institución Fernando el Católico, Zaragoza 2022, 358 pp.
Authors: Gamero-Igea Germán
Published: May 2024

Book Review
José María López de Zuazo y Algar, El Real Consejo de las Órdenes Militares y sus archivos, Sílex, Madrid 2023, 432 pp.
Authors: Fernández-Izquierdo Francisco
Published: May 2024

Book Review
Pablo Blanco Sarto, Benedicto XVI y el Concilio Vaticano II. De la historia a la hermenéutica, EUNSA, Pamplona 2022, 247 pp.
Authors: Cárcel-Ortí Vicente
Published: May 2024

Book Review
Juan Cantavella, Martín Descalzo, un cura entre la prensa y la literatura, Madrid, San Pablo 2022, 337 pp.
Authors: Blanco-Sarto Pablo
Published: May 2024

Book Review
Jimena Tcherbbis Testa, La causa de la libertad. Cómo nace la política moderna en tensión con el poder de la Iglesia, Siglo XXI Editores Argentina, Buenos Aires 2023, 254 pp.
Authors: Armas-Asín Fernando
Published: May 2024

Book Review
Functioning of the real property register in Ukraine during the period of marital status
Authors: Taranova Olga
Published: May 2024

Today, all information on real property rights and their encumbrances and restrictions is entered into a single register - the State Register of Real Property rights and their encumbrances. The Register of Rights will now include information not only about rights to buildings and structures, but also about rights to land plots.
The article examines the process of State registration of rights to immovable property and continuous operation of the register during the period of martial law in Ukraine. One of the types of administrative process is the registration proceeding, which covers a wide range of social relations, the participants of which are, on the one hand, executive power bodies and their officials, and on the other hand, natural or legal entities. In the circle of these relations, a system of regulatory and legal acts is being built, detailing the registration procedural relations that were worked out during the writing of this scientific work. Having analyzed the peculiarities of the work of state bodies in war conditions, problems in the activity of the Register of Property Rights to immovable property and the connection between the high-quality work of the register and the protection of the owner's rights to his/her property have been identified. Since the economy of the state nowadays should work better than ever, this question is quite relevant. Today, unfortunately, there are circumstances that cannot be regulated at the state level, planned or minimized. Namely, "air alarms", "damage to energy systems", "damage to means of communication" and the unstable psychological state of the citizens. A number of changes that took place in the legislation over the last period in connection with the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine were described. The article will examine the mechanism of the Register of Real Property Rights in wartime conditions, identify the weak points of the system, and suggest possible ways of improvement
Application of artificial intelligence in motivating court decisions in criminal proceedings: international experience and prospects for Ukraine
Authors: Lotysh Tetiana
Published: May 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the opportunities and challenges of using artificial intelligence in criminal proceedings, namely, in the course of reasoning court decisions. The use of specialized knowledge by a judge is an important aspect in this process, especially in the context of analyzin gevidence and its legal assessment. The use of artificial intelligence in this area can be an important innovation to improve the quality of court decisions and ensure greater objectivity in justice. Artificial intelligence technologies are developing rapidly, and their potential application in criminal proceedings has become a subject of deep interest among both the scientific community and legal professionals.
Based on the analysis of artificial intelligence systems, which are already used in judicial proceedings (the HART system in the United Kingdom, the Bail Assistant program in Australia, the Supreme Court Portal for Promoting Court Efficiency (SUPACE) in India, artificial intelligence systems in Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates), the author has established that the use of artificial intelligence provides a number of useful tools and advantages in evaluating evidence and reasoning a court decision. Thus, it has been determined that the analysis of large amounts of data can help identify patterns and trends in law enforcement, and certain software can influence the prediction of risks and the identification of effective strategies for responding to them.
In addition, the author identifies a number of serious challenges and risks, associated with the use of artificial intelligence technologies in criminal proceedings: protection of personal data, transparency and clarity of artificial intelligence algorithms, etc. According to the study, it is established that the use of artificial intelligence in the process of reasoning court decisions is possible subject to the development and implementation of effective legal mechanisms, which will allow coordinating and regulating this process. Also, the implementation of relevant changes to the criminal justice system of Ukraine should be carried out with a balanced and scientifically sound approach that allows weighing the potential risks and benefits and developing recommendations for the proper practical and ethical use of artificial intelligence technologies
The Role of Packaging Design in Influencing Purchase Decisions and Sales with Special Reference to Parle Company
Authors: Yadav Mukesh , Ranawat Priyanka , Shrivastav Rishav
Published: May 2024

Packaging is the most important factor in FMCG company .with the help of packaging we are attract the customer to our products. Packaging and design of the product increase the sell in the market. If our customer is not attract our products then our sell is not increase so we make a strategy to build an effective packaging. Packaging of a product has many functions including containment, protection, convenience and communication. Product packaging servers to consolidate of unit loads of shipping, to protect the product inside during the period of shipping, to convey necessary information. Other than these functions packaging is also used in marketing activities. The labels on the product can be used to encourage potential buyers to purchase the product. Companies use attractive colours, logos, symbols and captions to promote that can influence purchase decision. Although the fundamental role of packaging is to contain, protect and preserve product content, it is also a strategically important marketing communication tool. This chapter provides an overview of the roles of packaging, with a particular emphasis on packaging as a marketing communication vehicle. This chapter first discusses the four functions of packaging: Containment, protection and preservation, convenience, and communication. It then examines packaging from a marketing perspective and presents research to support the effectiveness of packaging in influencing consumer behaviour.
Ukrainian and Russian Relations: An Analysis of the Post-Donbas Crisis
Authors:   Amity University, India, Bharti Mukesh Shankar
Published: May 2024

The article aims to assess the relationship between Ukraine and Russia since the Donbas crisis. The regional rivalry between Ukraine and Russia has largely contributed to the instability of Eastern Europe. The article describes the concerns of the geopolitical game of influence between the West, led by the United States, and Russia. The article explores Ukraine’s eastern border conflict as a live myth-making process. The study used the empirical and theoretical literature to find the objectives of this research. This article outlines the objectives of the Donbas region crisis output, Ukraine and Russia relations, and the EU sanctions against Russia, comparing the expectations of the political, economic and cultural aspects. The new conflict between Ukraine and Russia validates a new kind of geopolitical adventurism and blurs both the territorial and imaginary borders of the Russian state. As a result, the Ukrainian eastern crisis in the Donbas region has highlighted the fragility of the Russian national identity and the incompleteness of the Russian administration.