bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Endoscopic surgical approach of sinonasal inverted papilloma: A case report and mini review
Authors: Dayinta Grahitanindya  , Ida Bagus Gede Hendra Kusuma  , Ida Bagus Semara Putra  , Nyoman Dian Permatasari
Published: February 2024

Sinonasal inverted papilloma (SNIP) is a relatively rare benign tumor that occurs in 0.2-1.5 per 100.000 persons each year, comprising 0.5% - 4% of all sinonasal neoplasms. Despite being benign in nature, SNIP exhibits local aggressiveness due to its distinctive proliferation of metaplastic surface epithelium that undergoes inversion into the underlying stroma. Also, it carries a risk of malignant transformation. These characteristics thus emphasize the necessity for complete surgical excision as the primary treatment. A 50-year-old woman presented with sinonasal inverted papilloma classified as stage T2 according to Krouse staging, suitable for a less invasive endoscopic approach. However, CT scan revealed maxillary sinusitis. Adhering to SNIP management principles, a surgical excision through Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (ESS) followed by Endoscopic Modified Medial Maxillectomy (EMMM) or prelacrimal approach was chosen to provide better visualization of the anterior, lateral, posterior, inferior, and medial walls of the maxillary sinus. This approach aimed to preserve the inferior turbinate and nasolacrimal, avoiding postoperative lacrimation.
Evaluation of analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities of ethanolic fruit extract of Terminalia chebula
Authors: K. RAVISHANKAR  , K. GNANESWARI  , S. THIRUMALA DEVI
Published: February 2024

Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory activities of ethanolic fruit extract of Terminalia chebula was evaluated using tail-flick method, eddy’s hot plate method, acetic acid induced writhing responses and in-vivo anti-inflammatory property was determined using carrageenan rat paw edema. The ethanolic fruit extract of Terminalia chebula at different concentrations significantly inhibited the nociception in comparision with different standard drugs that showed anti-nociception. The test extract also reduced the edema induced in rats using carrageenan paw edema method as compared with the standard drug Diclofenac sodium 10mg/kg. The results obtained in this research study found to be very significant when compared to standard reference drug.
Climate risk assessment in petroleum operations: A review of CSR practices for sustainable Resilience in the United States and Africa
Authors: Chinwe Chinazo Okoye  , Onyeka Chrisantus Ofodile  , Adeola Olusola Ajayi Nifise  , Olubusola Odeyemi  , Sunday Tubokirifuruar Tula
Published: February 2024

Climate risk assessment has emerged as a critical component in the sustainability efforts of petroleum operations, given the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related events. This paper provides a comprehensive review of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices employed in the United States and Africa to enhance sustainable resilience in the face of climate risks within the petroleum industry. In the United States, where stringent environmental regulations and public scrutiny prevail, petroleum companies have adopted a range of CSR practices to assess and mitigate climate risks. These practices encompass comprehensive environmental impact assessments, carbon footprint reduction initiatives, and the integration of renewable energy sources into their operations. The paper explores how these CSR practices contribute to the overall resilience of petroleum operations in the United States. In contrast, Africa presents a diverse landscape with varying levels of regulatory frameworks and industrial practices. The paper delves into the unique challenges and opportunities faced by petroleum operations on the African continent in managing climate risks. It highlights the role of CSR practices in promoting sustainable development, community engagement, and ecosystem conservation as integral components of climate risk resilience. The review emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to climate risk assessment, considering both the environmental and social dimensions of petroleum operations. It sheds light on the need for collaboration between industry stakeholders, governments, and local communities to develop effective CSR strategies that enhance resilience while fostering sustainable practices. By synthesizing insights from both the United States and Africa, this paper contributes to the global discourse on climate risk management in the petroleum industry. It underscores the significance of CSR practices as instrumental tools for achieving sustainable resilience and fostering a harmonious coexistence between petroleum operations and the environment in diverse geopolitical contexts.
Sustainability reporting in corporations: A comparative review of practices in the USA and Europe
Authors: Oluwatobi Timothy Soyombo  , Olusegun Gbenga Odunaiya  , Chinelo Emilia Okoli  , Gloria Siwe Usiagu  , Ifeanyi Onyedika Ekemezie
Published: February 2024

As global awareness of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues intensifies, corporations are increasingly recognizing the importance of sustainability reporting in demonstrating their commitment to responsible business practices. This Review provides a comparative review of sustainability reporting practices in corporations, focusing on the distinctions between the USA and Europe. The USA and Europe, as major economic regions, exhibit distinct approaches to sustainability reporting, reflecting diverse regulatory frameworks, cultural considerations, and stakeholder expectations. This review delves into the key elements characterizing sustainability reporting in both regions, highlighting the convergences and divergences that shape corporate disclosure practices. In the USA, sustainability reporting is predominantly driven by voluntary initiatives and market forces. Companies often engage in ESG reporting to meet the expectations of investors, consumers, and other stakeholders who increasingly prioritize sustainable business practices. The absence of a standardized regulatory framework has led to a heterogeneous landscape of reporting methodologies, with some corporations adhering to global standards like the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) or adopting industry-specific frameworks. In contrast, Europe has witnessed a more structured and regulatory-driven approach to sustainability reporting. The European Union (EU) has been at the forefront of shaping sustainable finance policies, introducing frameworks such as the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) that mandate certain companies to disclose non-financial information. European corporations, therefore, navigate a more standardized reporting landscape, aligning with established frameworks like the EU Taxonomy Regulation and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations. This comparative analysis explores the motivations behind sustainability reporting, the disclosure frameworks commonly employed, and the impact of regional regulatory contexts on corporate practices. By shedding light on the unique dynamics in the USA and Europe, this review contributes to a nuanced understanding of how corporations navigate the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting, ultimately fostering transparency, accountability, and responsible corporate citizenship.
Modulatory effect of aqueous leaf extract of Terminalia catappa on dyslipidemia in alloxan induced diabetic rats
Authors: Ezekiel E. Ben  , Asuquo E. Asuquo  , Comfort O. Umoh
Published: February 2024

Dyslipidemia is a major cause of cardiovascular complications in diabetes mellitus. This study was carried out to evaluate the modulatory effect of Terminalia catappa leaf extract on dyslipidemia in diabetic rats. Twenty-five (25) male wistar rats weighting 150-200 g were divided randomly into five groups with five rats each for the study. Group 1 was control administered 5 ml/kg body weight of distilled water orally. Group 2 was treated with aqueous leaf extract of T. catappa at 130 mg/kg body weight orally while Group 3 was diabetic group orally administered with distilled water, 5ml/kg body weight. Groups 4 and 5 were diabetic rats treated respectively with 130 mg/kg body weight of aqueous leaf extract of Terminalia catappa and subcutaneous administration of insulin, 0.75 U/Kg body weight. Diabetes was induced with alloxan; 150 mg/kg body weight. The results showed significant (p < 0.05) increase in TC, TG, HDL, LDL and VLDL in diabetic untreated group. These were all reduced significantly (p < 0.05) in the Terminalia catappa leaf extract treated group. There was significant (p< 0.05) reduction in Fasting blood glucose and increase in insulin levels. These changes were observed to be similar in diabetic insulin administered group. Therefore, the aqueous leaf extract of T. catappa modulates hyperglycemia induced dyslipidemia suggesting its potency in managing dyslipidemia in type 1 diabetes mellitus and may be used to ameliorate diabetes associated cardiovascular complications.
equidad natural como criterio interpretativo de la ley
Authors: Sáez Almonacid Patricio
Published: February 2024

Este artículo tiene por objetivo analizar la equidad natural como criterio de interpretación jurídica. Contadas las excepciones, es posible aseverar que no ha sido objeto de un estudio sistemático y profundo por parte de filosofía del Derecho; no existe claridad respecto a cómo funciona la equidad natural, cuál es su naturaleza, cómo se aplica, si acaso es un concepto moral, jurídico o participa de ambas categorías. Frente a este panorama en este trabajo se busca responder a estas interrogantes, proponiendo un análisis de las propiedades que constituyen la idea de equidad interpretativa. Ello no para alcanzar una definición final, sino para entregar claridad conceptual a los operadores jurídicos cuando hacen uso de este elemento hermenéutico. Para lograr este objetivo se realizará un análisis crítico de la bibliografía especializada en el tema, con la finalidad de repensar ciertos lugares comunes en torno a este concepto.
Una crítica al cosmopolitismo: psicopolítica y globalización
Authors: Mesa León Antonio
Published: February 2024

En los últimos años han adquirido especial relevancia dentro de la filosofía jurídica las teorías cosmopolitas. El cosmopolitismo supone una propuesta de gran potencial para insuflar nuevas fuerzas al ideal liberal democrático, debilitado ante los desafíos que presenta la globalización. Aunque los enfoques cosmopolitas actuales son valiosos, requieren complementarse con un análisis de las dinámicas de poder y control existentes en la sociedad tecnológica actual. La vía que se propone para ello es considerar las contribuciones recientes de Byung-Chul Han en torno al concepto de psicopolítica. Han explica cómo la lógica del capitalismo neoliberal tardío logra mediante la tecnología someter al individuo a una nueva forma de control, cuestionando el carácter emancipatorio del proceso de globalización y señalando un aspecto pendiente de estudio en los debates acerca del valor actual del ideal cosmopolita. A partir de las teorías de Han es posible formular propuestas para fortalecer el cosmopolitismo.
Collaborative writing, written corrective feedback and motivation among child EFL learners
Authors: Milla Ruth , García-Mayo María del Pilar
Published: February 2024

The present study compares two types of written corrective feedback (WCF), reformulations and models, and their effect on the output by thirty-nine English as a foreign language primary school children (age 11-12; A2 level) working individually and collaboratively. Additionally, the effect of collaborative writing (CW) on learners’ motivation was measured. Learners’ noticing of problematic features and their subsequent incorporation in their revised drafts after being provided with the two types of WCF were analysed, comparing the children’ production after being provided with the two types of WCF and comparing CW vs individual writing as to noticing and incorporation of features as well as motivation. Few statistically significant differences between the two WCF groups were found but, rather, tendencies in the following sense: the children using models noticed and incorporated more lexical items, whereas noticing and incorporation of learners in the reformulation group was generally related to grammatical and spelling features. As for the comparison between the pairs and the individuals, some statistical differences were found, pointing to an advantage of CW over individual. These findings are discussed in light of the potential benefits of CW for young learners, and pedagogical implications are considered.
Analysing the oral performance of EFL learners in the testing and the laboratory contexts
Authors: Santana Perera Beatriz , Arnaiz Castro Patricia
Published: February 2024

The differential effects of planning on the performance of English-as-a-second-language learners in the laboratory and the testing context have been discussed extensively. However, research which compares data from both contexts is scant. The present study aimed at examining and comparing the impact of the testing and laboratory contexts on learners' performance. For this purpose, two groups of Spanish intermediate learners of English as a foreign language (60 in total) were asked to narrate a story based on a sequenced set of pictures under a careful online planning condition, which is the condition that has received the least attention in the testing context. An analysis in terms of complexity, accuracy, lexis, and fluency revealed statistically significance differences just in the fluency parameter, specifically in long pauses. Nevertheless, a clear trend towards the testing context was observed in all dimensions. The research findings will be of particular interest to practitioners trying to design oral tasks that faithfully adhere to the existing requirements for EFL production in both contexts. The paper ends with a discussion of possible reasons for the findings and suggests avenues for further research.
Desarrollo del lenguaje escrito en español como lengua extranjera en el contexto de estudio autónomo
Authors: Li Jing
Published: February 2024

El presente trabajo realiza un estudio longitudinal de una clase de estudiantes de la especialidad Filología Hispánica en una universidad china. En base a la teoría de los sistemas dinámicos (TSD) y su método de visualización de datos, el estudio se centra en el desarrollo grupal e individual, teniendo en cuenta la complejidad, precisión y fluidez (CPF) de los escritos realizados en un contexto de estudio autónomo. El resultado muestra que: (1) el desarrollo fluctuante y no lineal no se muestra afectado por el cambio de ambiente de estudio; (2) el cambio en el entorno influencia la CPF, de forma positiva en la complejidad sintáctica y la fluidez, y de forma negativa en la complejidad léxica y precisión; (3) los alumnos de nivel similar presentan desarrollos lingüísticos distintos. El alumno con creencias de aprendizaje positivas, buenos hábitos de estudio y conciencia sobre la posibilidad de mejorar la CPF suele experimentar menos bajas y fluctuaciones durante el estudio autónomo. El resultado se explica a partir de la TSD y las entrevistas retrospectivas. El propósito de esta investigación es orientar sobre el aprendizaje del español como lengua extranjera en vacaciones.
Working hard, working smart and working consistently: Towards conceptualising and measuring foreign language tenacity
Authors: Thumvichit Athip
Published: February 2024

Academic tenacity, at its most fundamental level, concerns how hard and how smart an individual works over a long period. While this notion is meant for a broad range of academic contexts, it is particularly recognizable to those who make a lifelong commitment to learning a foreign language (FL). This study reports an initial attempt to conceptualise and measure foreign language tenacity (FLT). The Foreign Language Tenacity Scale (FLTS)—a self-report instrument—was developed and validated with a sample of 272 tertiary-level students studying English as a foreign language (EFL). FLT emerged as a multifaceted construct that positively correlated to foreign language enjoyment (FLE), mental well-being (MWB), language achievement and self-perceived language proficiency, and negatively correlated to foreign language classroom anxiety (FLCA). Tenacity appears to effectively represent the key characteristics of successful FL learners. A hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed that FLT and FLCA were significant predictors of language achievement and that including FLT in the analysis (rather than solely FLE and FLCA) explained additional variance.
Validación interna de la prueba de inglés de la EvAU en la Comunidad de Madrid
Authors: Fernández Álvarez Miguel , Ruiz-Lázaro Judit , García Laborda Jesús
Published: February 2024

La evaluación de la competencia lingüística para acceder a la universidad en España se modificó en el año 2009 y, actualmente, se trata de un tema social y académico de interés. El presente estudio tiene el objetivo de analizar la validez interna de la prueba de Lengua Extranjera-Inglés de la Evaluación para el Acceso a la Universidad. Para ello, se plantea un diseño no experimental y transversal de carácter descriptivo. Se aplicó la prueba a 4243 aspirantes a los estudios superiores universitarios en el mes de junio de 2021. Los resultados aportan evidencias sobre la calidad técnica de la prueba. Se observa que las preguntas de verdadero/falso podrían estar mostrando dificultades técnicas por ser los ítems más sencillos, así como los de la localización de vocabulario que, por el contrario, resultarían ser los más complejos. Asimismo, la disparidad de resultados en las preguntas que demandan destrezas en la expresión escrita sugiere que deben plantearse instrumentos de evaluación analíticos y objetivos. Los resultados sugieren la necesidad de un replanteamiento de los ítems.
Metodologías y retos de la enseñanza del español como lengua extranjera a alumnado inmigrante con dificultad lingüística en el sistema educativo español
Authors: Boussif Imad , Escarbajal Frutos Andrés , Ibáñez-López Francisco Javier
Published: February 2024

El alumnado inmigrante que se incorpora al sistema educativo español se enfrenta a muchas dificultades, pero la más destacada es la de incorporarse sin conocer el idioma vehicular del centro. Por eso es importante aprenderlo urgentemente, para entender las explicaciones de los docentes y poder también comunicarse. No obstante, la adopción de la lengua y cultura del país de acogida no debería reemplazar las del origen de este alumnado, pues son también muy importantes para el desarrollo de su identidad. De ahí que este estudio tenga como objetivo, en primer lugar, analizar las actitudes del profesorado sobre la adaptación cultural, y a la lengua de origen del alumnado inmigrante, en relación con las metodologías empleadas; y, en segundo lugar, comprobar qué metodologías docentes se llevan a cabo en el aula de acogida (para la enseñanza del español como lengua extranjera), y en el aula de referencia. Para conseguir estos objetivos, se ha encuestado a la totalidad de los profesores (201) que en la Región de Murcia imparten clases a los alumnos de las aulas de acogida. Y algunos de los resultados revelan que no se da mucha importancia en clase a la lengua y cultura de origen del alumnado.
La ansiedad y el uso de estrategias cognitivas de regulación emocional en el aula de lengua extranjera
Authors: Ayllón Salas Patricia , Olmo Espinosa Alicia , Fernández Martín Francisco D.
Published: February 2024

Los objetivos de este estudio fueron identificar los niveles existentes de ansiedad en el aprendizaje de lenguas extranjeras en alumnos de sexto curso de Educación Primaria de diferentes colegios bilingües y no bilingües, y determinar qué estrategias cognitivas de regulación de emociones utilizarían estos alumnos en una hipotética situación estresante. Para ello, se midió la ansiedad en clase de Lengua Extranjera y las estrategias cognitivas de regulación de la emoción a los alumnos (n = 262). El análisis descriptivo de los resultados obtenidos permitió llegar a las siguientes conclusiones: los niveles de ansiedad eran más elevados en la muestra no bilingüe; sin embargo, estos alumnos hacían un mayor uso de las estrategias cognitivas de regulación de la emoción.
Результаты многолетнего экологического испытания линий пленчатого и голозерного овса в Немчиновке
Authors: Кабашов Александр Дмитриевич , Власенко Николай Михайлович , Михалин Станислав Евгеньевич , Лейбович Яков Григорьевич , Разумовская Любовь Григорьевна , Филоненко Зинаида Владимировна , Колупаева Анастасия Сергеевна , Лапаткина Ольга Владимировна
Published: February 2024

Для сокращения сроков оценки новых сортов и повышения эффективности целесообразно проводить их испытания в различных географических пунктах в течение ряда лет. В Немчиновке (Московская область) такой подход был реализован в последние 30 лет XX в. при селекции ярового ячменя и яровой пшеницы, с 2008 – 2009 гг. — и по яровому овсу. Для этих целей была создана сеть экологического сортоиспытания (ЭСИ), включавшая на добровольных договорных началах профильные подразделения научно-исследовательских учреждений РФ, а также Актюбинскую СХОС Казахстана; их количество в разные годы изменялось от 7 до 11. В работе представлены результаты оценки перспективных линий ярового овса ФИЦ «Немчиновка» за 2012 – 2023 гг. в 1 – 7 регионах РФ и Казахстане. Результатом такой организации работы явилось создание новых сортов пленчатого овса Опольный и Архан, сортов голозерного овса Немчиновский 61 и Азиль. С 2024 г. будет проходить госсортоиспытание сорт голозерного овса Парвиз. Помимо этого в сети ЭСИ выделены линии пленчатого и голозерного овса, превышавшие стандарт по урожаю зерна в течение ряда лет в разных пунктах изучения. По мере накопления семян они будут переданы на оценку в Госсортосеть. Использование сети ЭСИ ускоряет оценку селекционного материала и повышает ее точность, является эффективным инструментом селекционного процесса.
ANALYSIS OF METHODS TO DRESS ANNULAR DIAMOND DRILLS OF METAL BONDS
Authors: Fedukov Aleksandr
Published: February 2024

The study objective is to analyze the existing methods to dress annular diamond drills of metal bonds and to develop new schemes of dressing used for diamond grinding tools.

The paper is devoted to solving the problem, which consists in comparing different dressing methods, analyzing their disadvantages and advantages.

Research methods are theoretical studies of various methods of annular diamond drill dressing.

Novelty of the work: schemes for dressing annular diamond drills of metal bonds with free abrasive are developed.

Research results: the existing methods and schemes for dressing annular diamond drills of metal bonds are analyzed, their main disadvantages and advantages are found. Dressing schemes for the free abrasive method are developed.

Conclusions: when drilling hard non-metallic materials with annular diamond drills, the tool loses its functionality, glares and needs forced dressing. During the analysis, existing methods and possible dressing options are considered.
TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE OF THE FRONT LATHE TOOL SURFACE ON EVOLUTIONARY CHANGES IN TRIBO-DEFORMATION INDICATORS OF PROCESSING
Authors: Fominov Evgeny , Gvindzhiliya Valeriya , Fisunova Elena , Marchenko Andrey , Suhomlinova Viktoriya
Published: February 2024

The study objective is modeling the temperature distribution on the surface of a heavily loaded tribocontact - front surface of a lathe tool - chips taking into account evolutionary changes in the cutting system.

The task to which the paper is devoted is to assess the influence of evolutionary changes of tribodeformation parameters of the cutting process on the average and maximum temperature of the front surface of the lathe tool.

Research methods. Contact temperatures are found out on the basis of mathematical modeling using data obtained during field experiments at longitudinal turning of 15X2NMFA steel blanks without cooling by T15K6 hard alloy plates. During resistance tests, the chip contact length with the front surface and the chip reduction coefficient used for calculation are determined, as well as the average temperature in the cutting zone, the value of which is used to assess the adequacy of the results obtained by digital modeling.

The novelty of the work. Forecasting the temperature increase on the front surface of the cutter, taking into account the contribution of evolutionary changes in tribodeformation parameters of cutting.

The results of the study. In the studied cutting system, according to the results of resistance tests, a decrease in the chip reduction coefficient is recorded over the processing time. The temperature distribution on the front surface of the cutter is modeled in two versions: taking into account the evolutionary adjustment of the chip reduction coefficient and related parameters – sliding velocity and thickness of the plastically deformed layer in the chip, and without taking into account their changes. It is found out that modeling adjusted for changes in tribological indicators allows to obtain calculated values of the temperature of the front surface closest to the experimentally recorded of average temperature in the cutting zone.

Conclusions: Forecasting contact temperatures adjusted for evolutionary changes in tribodeformation parameters will allow to determine more accurately the moment in the evolution of the cutting system at which critical temperature values can be reached, and further processing is associated with the risk of critical wear or deterioration of the treated surface.
SIMULATION OF GEAR INTERFERENCE FIT ON THE SHAFT OF AN ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE TRACTION ENGINE
Authors: Buynosov Aleksandr , Sharapov Aleksandr , Dolgikh Egor
Published: February 2024

One of the reasons for unforced train delays happen during the operation of 2ES6 freight electric locomotives is sliding down, gear cuts from the cone shanks of heavy electric motor shafts. The situation becomes worse when mechanical defects occur in the joints after pressing. Solving the problem is impossible without improving the fit technology. To simulate an interference fit, a finite element shaft-gear model is developed. A static analysis is performed in Simulation module of Solidworks, which includes an analysis of the stress-strain state and determination of the safety margin of objects according to several destruction criteria. Theoretical positions in conical joints are presented, in particular, the conditions of non-moving and strength of the joint. Based on simulation results, the range of diametrical interference values is adjusted, which ensures a favorable margin of gear safety.
PREDICTION OF WEAR RESISTANCE OF SLIDING COUPLERS
Authors: Shets Sergey , Mogilyov Arkady
Published: February 2024

The necessity to predict optimal wear resistance of sliding couplers at the design stage is grounded. A tribological analysis of the wear of sliding couplers is carried out during the entire period of operation in various modes corresponding to the following stages: start-up, steady-state wear and shutdown. The existing approaches to solving contact problems in the interaction of solids, taking into account physico-mechanical processes in the surface layers of couplers during their wear, are analyzed. A wear model is proposed based on the destruction of the contacting surfaces of a coupler with the separation of particles, which size varies depending on the load characteristics, physico-mechanical and structural parameters, thermal properties, quality of the lubricant, etc. The results of testing prototypes for wear resistance and numerical implementation of the proposed model for predicting the wear resistance of a sliding coupler with similar characteristics are presented. It is found out that the proposed wear model makes it possible to predict (calculate) the wear resistance of a sliding coupler in a certain range by changing the initial data, thereby eliminating the need for rather laborious tests of couplers for wear under the influence of various factors.
THE EFFECT OF OPERATING SPEED ON THE FAILURE FLOW OF THE POWER SYSTEM ELEMENTS OF KAMAZ-43118 ENGINES
Authors: Gusel'nikov Andrey
Published: February 2024

The problem of the effect of operating modes on the actual reliability of fuel equipment elements of diesel engines is considered on the example of KAMAZ-43118. The study objective is to find out the effect of operational speed on the failure flow of the power supply system elements of KAMAZ-43118. The task is to evaluate the changes in failure flow of the power system elements depending on the operating speed of the vehicle. For this purpose, the calculation of the main statistical characteristics of the distributions of operation time for the system under study failure is performed, as well as a hypothesis about the form of a mathematical model of the influence of operational speed on the failure flow of elements of the diesel engine power supply system is proposed and experimentally confirmed. The work novelty is that conducted research will make it possible to use the inherent resource of the vehicle more completely. In order to realize the fullest possible resource of vehicles and increase the actual reliability of the power system elements, a method is proposed to correct the frequency of technical influences on the system under study.
Promotion and application of traditional martial arts from the perspective of healthy environment
Authors: Baokang Zheng
Published: February 2024

This article focuses on promotion and application of traditional martial arts from the perspective of healthy environment, based of the great success of deep learning in the field of graphics and imaging in recent years. Based on the restricted Boltzmann machine theory, a spatiotemporal feature extraction model is established for human skeletal motion sequences. The influence of different data processing methods on the modeling effect, so as to promote the promotion and dissemination of traditional martial arts.
The development history of the Master Major Catalog of China’s master of fine arts
Authors: Jincheng Huang , Bo Wang , Chen Du
Published: February 2024

This article focuses on the cultivation of graduate students in the practical degree category of China's MFA since the 1930s, the graduate education of professional master, the development process of multidisciplinary master, and master of fine arts, the defects of undergraduate and graduate major catalogues.
The value of integrated development of sports dance in China from the historical perspective
Authors: Qi Zhang , Dan Zhu
Published: February 2024

This article analyzes the value of the integrated development of sports dance and national dance in historical dimension, and puts forward the corresponding development path. Sport dance has national characteristics, and its nationalization is an effective way for its development and dissemination in China.
The occurrence of a particular state is a predictor of successful travel consultation
Authors: Honda Hidehito , Kubo Takatomi , Hisamatsu Ryosuke , Ohmoto Yoshimasa , Ikeda Kazushi , Ueda Kazuhiro
Published: February 2024

Dyadic interactions, such as consultations between clerks (i.e., travel agent sales staff) and customers, involve multiple behaviors that reflect people’s internal states, such as interests and preferences. Thus, the time-series patterns of multiple behaviors between two people reveal the characteristics of the interaction. In this study, we conducted an experiment on travel consultations between clerks and customers, which was as close as possible to a real situation, and analyzed the time-series shifts of multiple behaviors in a 30-minute dyadic interaction using a hidden Markov model. We found differences in interactions between successful and unsuccessful consultations. In particular, in the successful interaction, a customer became interested in the content of the consultation in the first 10 minutes, and such a state was likely to persist during the consultation. This finding provides new insights into the characteristics of people’s evaluation of an event that lasts for a certain amount of time, which is often determined in the early stages of the event.
Towards a Neurodevelopmental Cognitive Perspective of Temporal Processing
Authors: Buzi Giulia , Eustache Francis , Droit-Volet Sylvie , Desaunay Pierre , Hinault Thomas
Published: February 2024

The ability to organize and memorize the unfolding of events over time is a fundamental feature of cognition, which develops concurrently with the maturation of the brain. Nonetheless, how temporal processing evolves across the lifetime as well as the links with the underlying neural substrates remains unclear. Here, we intend to retrace the main developmental stages of brain structure, function, and cognition linked to the emergence of timing abilities. This perspective aims to untangle the puzzling trajectory of temporal processing aspects across the lifetime, paving the way to novel neuropsychological assessments and cognitive rehabilitation strategies.
Who responds to meditation training? Examining predictors of self- and teacher-perceived effects of an 18-month randomised controlled trial
Authors: Schlosser Marco , Poletti Stefano , Collette Fabienne , Marchant Natalie L. , Lutz Antoine
Published: February 2024

Understanding the factors that predict why some individuals perceive to respond more to meditation training than others could impact the development, efficacy, adherence levels, and implementation of meditation-based interventions. We investigated individual-level variables associated with self- and teacher-perceived responsiveness to longer-term meditation training. This study presents a secondary analysis of the Age-Well trial (NCT02977819) and includes 90 healthy older adults (65-84 years) that were randomised to an 18-month meditation training or a non-native language (English) training. Responsiveness was measured post-intervention using participants’ and teachers’ ratings of four psychological domains (connection, positive/negative emotions, meta-awareness) in relation to two contexts (during sessions, in daily life), teachers’ perception of overall benefit, and a global composite comprising all self- and teacher-perceived responsiveness measures. Linear regression modelling indicates that, when including baseline variables (sex, education, neuroticism, cognition, expectancy) and engagement (hours of formal practice during intervention), only higher levels of engagement were associated with higher global composite scores (standardised estimate=0.50, 95% CI: 0.24-0.77, p<0.001). Global composite scores were not correlated with pre-post changes in well-being. Findings indicate that more time spent practising meditation was related to greater perceived intervention effects. We suggest that future studies closely monitor levels of engagement and map reasons for disengagement.
Declining Fertility, Human Capital Investment, and Economic Sustainability
Authors: Myrskylä Mikko , Hellstrand Julia , Lappo Sampo , Lorenti Angelo , Nisén Jessica , Rao Ziwei , Tikanmäki Heikki
Published: February 2024

Future fertility is a key input when charting the sustainability of social security systems, and declining fertility is often expected to put pressure on economic indicators such as pension burden. Such expectations are based on a narrow view of the impact of fertility on the economy, focusing on age structure. Dynamic impacts – for instance, the potential for increased human capital of smaller cohorts – are mostly ignored. We use a dynamic longitudinal microsimulation model to explore to what extent investments in human capital could offset the adverse economic impact of low fertility. We implement our model in the Finnish context, which is a particularly interesting case as Finland is the fastest-ageing European country and experienced dramatic fertility declines and stagnant education levels in the 2020s. We find that an ambitious but simple human capital investment strategy that keeps the total investment constant despite declining cohort size, thereby increasing per-capita investment, can offset the negative impact of a smaller labor force on pension burden. Human capital investment not only reduces pension burden, but also increases working years, pension income, retirement years, and longevity. Policies focusing on human capital investment are likely to be a viable strategy to maintain economic sustainability.
The Cohabitation Wealth Premium of Women and Men in Context: Comparing France and Eastern and Western Germany
Authors: Kapelle Nicole , Frémeaux Nicolas , Lersch Philipp M. , Leturcq Marion
Published: February 2024

We examine the association between cohabitation and women’s and men’s wealth, closely considering the distinct regulatory and normative contexts in France and Eastern and Western Germany. Using longitudinal data from the German Socio-Economic Panel Study (2002-2017) and the French wealth survey Histoire de Vie et Patrimoine (2014/15-2020/21), we apply fixed-effects regression models to examine potential wealth advantages associated with cohabitation, including the relevance of gender and contextual differences. We find that cohabitation is positively associated with women’s and men’s wealth across contexts, without meaningful gender differences. For France, entering a Pacs (i.e., registered cohabitation) is associated with an additional premium beyond the (unregistered) cohabitation premium—though these effects may not be causal. Overall, our results suggest that the regulatory treatment of cohabitation plays a more significant role in shaping the wealth accumulation of cohabiting women and men than normative acceptance, while gender has little impact on the associated benefits.
Sociological Implications of the Digital Divide: Exploring Access to Information and Social Inequality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Automation
Authors: Lahiri Amlan
Published: February 2024

This paper aims to investigate the sociological implications of the digital divide concerning access to information and its impact on social inequality. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, digital technologies have become increasingly central to various aspects of life, including education, employment, and civic engagement. However, unequal access to these technologies exacerbates existing social disparities, leading to potential consequences based on socioeconomic status, race, gender, and geographic location. This study seeks to understand the relationship between the digital divide and social inequality, focusing on how these factors interact and influence access to information in the contemporary digital era.
Carcinoma ductal in situ de mama
Authors: Montagné-Bonilla Nicole , Soto-Harvey Nashma , Huete-Echandi Federico
Published: February 2024

El carcinoma ductal in situ (CDIS) de mama se define como un conglomerado de células epiteliales anormales, las cuales se presumen como células malignas, y que se encuentran confinadas en los ductos y lóbulos mamarios sin invadir la membrana basal ni las células mioepiteliales que rodean el sistema ductolobulillar mamario. No existen manifestaciones clínicas específicas del CDIS. La mayoría de pacientes se presentan con una mamografía anormal, asintomáticas y sin hallazgos al examen físico. Más del 90% de todos los casos de CDIS son detectados únicamente por imágenes, y posteriormente se confirma el diagnóstico por medio de una biopsia. La cirugía conservadora de mama es generalmente el tratamiento de preferencia. Afortunadamente, el CDIS tiene pronóstico excelente con adecuado tratamiento multidisciplinario.
The Impacts of Supply Chain Integration on Halal SMEs Supply Chain Performance: the Mediating Role of Innovativeness
Authors: Showole Rafiu Kunle , Jaiyeoba Haruna Babatunde
Published: February 2024

This paper proposed a new conceptual framework for examining the impact of halal SMEs’ Supply Chain Integration (SCI) on their Supply Chain Performances (SCP). In the model, SCI positively impacts the SCP of halal SMEs, while innovativeness mediates the effect. There is little research on halal SMEs’ innovativeness and supply chain integration in Asia or Malaysia. This conceptual paper is unique for introducing innovativeness into studying the relationship between halal SMEs’ SCI and their SCP. Since COVID-19-induced supply chain disruptions emerged, SCI has increasingly attracted attention as an integrated business strategy for achieving business supply chain performance, competitiveness, and sustainability. Also, considering the crucial roles of Malaysian halal SMEs in the country’s economic development and the increase in demand for halal products worldwide, appropriate utilisation of innovativeness and SCI must be examined to achieve their supply chain performance. Bearing all this in mind, the researchers have proposed this framework. After reviewing the literature and citing relevant studies conducted on the subject matter, a tentative research agenda and directions for future studies are suggested. This aims to achieve efficient and competitive Supply Chain Performance (SCP) for halal SMEs
Halalan Toyyiban Concept as Religious-Based Intervention for Healthy Diet among Youth
Authors: Zakaria Rasinah , Ahmad Anis Najiha , Nordin Noor Faizul Hadry , Samsudin Nurhusna , A M Elgharbawy Amal , Pengiran Hashim Pengiran Norkhairiah
Published: February 2024

Healthy youth eating habits are crucial for optimal growth and development. It helps build a strong immune system and reduces the risk of chronic diseases. In Islam, there is a focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including a healthy diet, guided by the Qur’an and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).  The article uses a narrative review to highlight the potential applicability of the halalan toyyiban concept (as a faith-based intervention) to promote a healthy diet among youth. Faith-based intervention involves integrating religious beliefs into the intervention process. To provide context, this article explores the application of interventions such as multimodal nutrition education and digital approaches to improve dietary habits among youth. Various interventions targeting university students' dietary habits yielded mixed results. This highlights the necessity for multifaceted intervention approaches. The article posits combining the halalan toyyiban concept with digital technology to enhance university students' healthy dietary practices.
Impact of Date Powder, Sacha Inchi Oil, and Moringa Powder in a Novel Cognitive-Enhancing Health Bar: An Evaluation of Physicochemical Properties and Functional Benefits
Authors: Mohd Noor Nurul Auni , Hazahari Noor Yuslida , Shahidan Norshazila , Amid Azura , Sofian Seng Noor Soffalina
Published: February 2024

Recent trends show a growing preference for healthy snacks in diets, particularly among health-conscious consumers, with snack bars gaining popularity among youth. This study aimed to develop and analyse a nutritious health bar to enhance cognitive performance. The health bar's formulation was created using design expert software. Comprehensive testing included proximate analysis, fatty acid profiling, and vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant evaluations, complemented by texture and colour assessments. Findings reveal these bars to be nutritionally rich, featuring excellent physical characteristics. They are notably abundant in essential fats (omega-3 and omega-6), vitamins, and minerals. The bars' high essential fat content, varied vitamin and mineral composition, and strong antioxidant properties align with the Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNI) for Malaysian children and adolescents. This composition suggests that these health bars could effectively boost cognitive performance in this group.
Means for positioning agricultural implements on the field surface: aspects of the current state
Authors:   Poltava State Agrarian University, Vetokhin V. , Zagriviy R. , Ryzhkova T. , Sydorchuk Y. ,   Poltava State Agrarian University
Published: February 2024

The purpose of research – analysis of the development of the principles of agricultural machines positioning on the field surface and their constructive solutions as a basis for improvement and development of new tillage tools. Methods. Analytical research of technical means and generalization of the principles of positioning of the agricultural unit and its working bodies relative to a specific area is carried out with the selection of system components substance/energy/information/ person and assessment of the change in the fate of the components with the development of means. The information component is considered as a component that organizes other system components. The results. Agricultural technology, which contains regulations and processes for the use of mechanization tools, can generally be considered as a set of processes of transformation of the state of the cultivated environment by adding/removing components of energy, matter and information. At the same time, the processes of obtaining information about the current values of soil condition indicators, processing information, and implementing algorithms for changing the condition of the soil and plants are carried out. This approach within precision agriculture requires global and local positioning of the working body. With regard to the soil tillage unit, global positioning has evolved from implementation entirely due to the intelligence of the person operator to implementation by satellite communication technologies. Local positioning, which began as tracking a furrow from a previous pass with person vision and a variety of amplifiers, has progressed to the use of artificial vision with algorithms to map to a micro-section of a field, a row of plants, and an individual plant. Conclusions. The modern state of information technologies and means allowed to directly introduce the information component into the technological process of transforming the state of the treated soil layer. The stages of technology development are characterized by the redistribution of components in the energy/substance/information/person system in the direction of an increase in the information component and a drastic decrease in the person component. With the development of systems for positioning mobile agricultural units in the field, electronic maps of soil conditions with high detail, the ability to measure indicators of soil and plant conditions in the current time, new agro-technological requirements have appeared, which requires the development of new technical means of soil cultivation and crop care. Keywords: precision agriculture, agricultural unit, means of positioning, control, resource system energy/material/information/person.
Investigations in the Late Eocene Castle Rock Conglomerate of Colorado from 1869 to the present - Part 1: Description, Nomenclature, and Mapping
Authors: Keller Stephen M. , Morgan Matthew L.
Published: February 2024

The late Eocene Castle Rock Conglomerate occurs mostly in Douglas and Elbert counties, Colorado. It is the uppermost and youngest Cenozoic unit in the southern Denver Basin and its outcrops occur in a swath trending from Sedalia southeast to Calhan. The unit is well exposed and topographically prominent, forming flat mesas, steep cliffs, and narrow canyons. The conglomerate is a fluvial unit deposited by a 3- to 10-km-wide braided stream system. Large-scale crossbedding, massive bedding, angular blocks of welded tuff, a variety of other clast lithologies, cut-and-fill structures, fining-upward sequences, fossil logs, and occasional fossilized bones are readily observable. Because the conglomerate is both geologically and scenically striking, it has interested geologists since the late 1860s. Because of improved access to the unit over the last 60 years (in Castlewood Canyon State Park and in county and municipal open spaces) it has increasingly attracted educators, students, and the public. The purpose of this two-part article is to be a source document for future investigators of the formation. Part 1 of the article (the present publication) is a chronology of the description, nomenclature, and mapping of the formation as presented by various investigators over the decades. Part 2 (for future publication) will cover the formation’s geologic history, depositional environment, age, and diagenesis and will present several suggestions for future research.