bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ВІД РЕСТРУКТУРИЗАЦІЇ ВУГІЛЬНОЇ ГАЛУЗІ ДО СПРАВЕДЛИВОЇ ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЇ ВУГІЛЬНИХ РЕГІОНІВ: ДОСВІД І ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ
Authors: ОЛЕКСЮК Ганна , ПОПАДИНЕЦЬ Назарій
Published: September 2023

Досліджено загальні підходи діяльності вугледобувних підприємств, які тривалий час генерували основний економічний потенціал окремих територій, забезпечували зайнятість мешканців і  утворювали вугільні регіони. Визначено, що реструктуризація вугільної галузі за програмою закриття шахт не була достатньо успішною, що потребує відходу від суто галузевого принципу і переходу до трансформації вугледобувних регіонів на територіальному, регіональному і національному рівнях.
Здійснено аналіз проблем і переваг економічного, соціального, екологічного, технічного впливу,  які мають місце у вугільних регіонах у період експлуатації і при закритті шахт, а саме необхідність їх збалансування, що визначає напрями й можливості справедливої трансформації у територіальних громадах. Нині змінюються пріоритети і підходи до формування енергетичної політики України, які визначаються зменшенням використання викопних видів палива і розширенням можливостей зеленої енергетики. Обґрунтовано маркетинговий підхід до позиціонування проблем території відносно різних цільових груп територіальних громад (населення, бізнесу, відвідувачів, інвесторів), на основі якого більш ефективно і цілеспрямовано витрачатимуться кошти на реалізацію проєктів місцевого розвитку справедливої трансформації. Запропоновано механізм комплексного системного підходу стосовно дослідження, аналізу, оцінки та інструментів вирішення проблем вугільних регіонів із застосуванням принципу пріоритетності в кожній територіальній громаді. Досліджено характеристики проєкту справедливої трансформації вугільних регіонів, створення Фонду справедливої трансформації, а також стратегічного  підходу до реформування енергетичної галузі України як однієї з основ державної регіональної політики, що реалізується в територіальних громадах.
ІНСТИТУТ ОБУМОВЛЕНИХ СОЦІАЛЬНИХ ТРАНСФЕРТІВ: У ПОШУКАХ ПІДВИЩЕННЯ ЕФЕКТИВНОСТІ СОЦІАЛЬНОГО ЗАХИСТУ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: ПЕРЕГУДОВА Тетяна
Published: September 2023

Розглянуто інститут обумовлених соціальних трансфертів, інституціалізація якого сприятиме підвищенню ефективності соціальної політики України і покращенню якості людського капіталу. Обґрунтовано важливість їх застосування в соціальній політиці України. Визначено позитивні й дискусійні аспекти даного інструменту в межах соціального захисту населення. Сформовано пропозиції стосовно розвитку інклюзивної функції соціального захисту, що сприятиме збільшенню можливостей соціалізації у різних сферах життя, нагромадженню людського капіталу і підвищенню соціальної мобільності шляхом розвитку інституту обумовлених соціальних трансфертів, під якими розуміється грошова допомога, яка надається як засіб боротьби з бідністю, вирівнювання доходів і підвищення ступеня соціальної інклюзії домогосподарств з обов’язковими умовами її використання. Визначено умови витрачання допомоги, які доцільно впровадити в соціальному захисті в Україні для посилення інклюзивної функції, серед яких освіта, культура, спорт, інвестиції у людський капітал дітей, вплив на склад споживання продуктів харчування, медичне обслуговування, придбання ліків, стимулювання споживання товарів і послуг вітчизняного виробництва, участь у активних програмах зайнятості, суспільно-корисній діяльності. Запропоновано впроваджувати таку вимогу для отримання соціальної допомоги працездатними членами суспільства як участь у програмах зайнятості державних органів зайнятості населення. Визначено, що інституціалізація соціального захисту населення працездатного віку має відбуватись у бік посилення сенситивності зв’язку між соціальними внесками, доступом до соціальних благ і соціальним захистом, оскільки людина в такому випадку відчуватиме себе членом суспільства, розраховуючи на захист з боку держави і маючи зацікавленість працювати в умовах формальної зайнятості.
Tensiones temáticas. Controversias a propósito del infinito
Authors: Patiño Cristancho Juan Diego
Published: September 2023

A partir del concepto themata de Gerald Holton, sugiero la noción de “tensiones temáticas” en un intento por abordar asuntos relacionados con la necesidad de establecer criterios de identidad en la evolución de controversias científicas. Por “tensiones temáticas” entiendo una variedad de presiones de fondo que moldean el desarrollo de ciertas controversias. Aplico la noción a dos disputas distantes en el tiempo para esclarecer su parentesco: la controversia que sostuvieron platónicos y aristotélicos entre los siglos iii a. c. y iii d. c. sobre el modo de existencia del infinito, y la controversia que sostuvieron Georg Cantor y Leopold Kronecker a finales del siglo xix sobre la legitimidad de los números transfinitos.
An Automatic Approach for Bone Tumor Detection from Non-Standard CT Images
Authors: Catal Reis Hatice , Bayram Bulent
Published: September 2023

Image processing techniques are applied in many fields of science. This study aims to detect tumors in the foot and create 3D models via computed tomography (CT), as well as to produce biometric data. 1 039 CT images were obtained from a server. The parameters used were a collimation of 64 detectors, a scanning thickness of 0,5-3 mm, and a pixel size of 512 x 512, with a radiometric resolution of the 16-bit gray levels. Noise reduction, segmentation, and morphological analysis were performed on CT scans to detect bone tumors. In addition, this study used digital image processing techniques to create a virtual three-dimensional (3D) model of bone tumors. The performance of our proposal was evaluated by analyzing the receptor operating characteristics (ROC). According to the results, the sensitivity, specificity, and precision in tumor detection were 0,96, 1, and 0,98%, respectively, with a 0,99% average F-measure. Radiologist reports were used for the sake of comparison. The proposed technique for detecting bone tumors of the foot via CT can help radiologists with its increased precision, sensitivity, specificity, and F-measure. This method could improve the diagnosis of foot and ankle tumors by allowing for the multidirectional quantification of abnormalities.
Las protestas del pobre ñero ilustrado: o teoría social, protestas en Colombia y antropología
Authors: Prieto Víctor Manuel
Published: September 2023

A partir de la crítica feminista a las corrientes posmodernas que dudan de la capacidad de transformación de las y los pobres, este texto se interesa por los oficios del cuidado, el patriarcado y la violencia estructural, como conceptos, expresiones culturales y experiencias personales, que sumaron a la inconformidad social general —durante el gobierno de Iván Duque en Colombia (2018-2022)—, y que derivaron en el estallido social más importante en la historia reciente del país. El artículo navega entre el ensayo antropológico y el ejercicio etnográfico autorreferencial, más precisamente autoetnográfico, como método para exponer la violencia estructural contra comunidades empobrecidas, y la incapacidad de las corrientes posmodernas de participar, interpretar y sentir las motivaciones, acciones y alcances de las luchas y protestas sociales.
Uso de medicamentos y estilo de vida de estudiantes universitarios colombianos durante el confinamiento en tiempos de pandemia por COVID-19
Authors: González-Vega Jaime Andrés , Guardo-Martínez Linda Lucía , Ibañez-Bersinger Cristhian , Pájaro-Castro Nerlis , Palmieri-Luna Alfonso
Published: September 2023

Introducción: la pandemia por COVID-19 y el aislamiento preventivo obligatoriotrajo una ventana de cambios, repercusiones en estilo de vida y automedicación enla población general, uno de los afectados fue la población universitaria. Objetivo:evaluar el estilo de vida y el consumo de fármacos en los estudiantes universitariosde Colombia durante el confinamiento por pandemia de COVID-19. Materialesy métodos: estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal, dirigido pormedio de encuesta virtual hacia estudiantes universitarios de Colombia; donde seevaluó hábitos de vida, frecuencia de síntomas relacionados a COVID-19 y uso demedicamentos. La información fue concentrada en una base de datos y sometidaa análisis estadísticos descriptivos para determinar la diferencia (p < 0.5). Resultados:se obtuvo muestra de 2049 estudiantes de 82 universidades, conformadopor 1289 mujeres (62,9%) y 743 hombres (36,3%). El síntoma más frecuente fuecefalea (71,2%), de estos 64,5% se automedicó con acetaminofén. Para prevenirCOVID-19 un 15,5% ingirió vitaminas y 3,3% antibióticos. Además, el 47,5%no realizó ejercicio físico, 52,3% comió 4-6 veces al día, 49,6% presentó insomniointermedio, 78,8% presentó dificultades de concentración durante clases virtuales,40,6% utilizaba 4-7 horas al día a esparcimiento en dispositivos móviles y 41,8%4-7 horas adicionales a clases virtuales. Conclusiones: se determinó que durante la cuarentena por COVID-19 casi la mitad de encuestados no realizó ejercicio físico, lamayoría dedicó más de 8 horas del día al uso de dispositivos móviles o computadoras.Adicionalmente, se demostró un alto porcentaje de automedicación para síntomasde COVID-19.
Modulation of IL-6 in ameliorating arthritic conditions in rats by Rosa alba L flower extract and fraction
Authors: Singh Man , Ahmed Danish , Pandey Himanshu , Deo Yadav Rahul , Singh Shradhanjali , Bhushan Mishra Shanti
Published: September 2023

Introduction: rheumatoid arthritis characterized by joint inflammation and pain,affecting millions of peoples around the world. Traditional system of medicine hadproven to be preventive and treating physical and mental illness. Objective: theobjective of the study is to assess anti-arthritic potential of the plant Rosa alba L byconsidering CFA, formaldehyde and turpentine oil induced arthritic model. Materialand Method: ethanolic extract and its ethyl acetate fraction were considered for thestudy and quercetin was quantitatively estimated by high performance thin layer chromatographic(HPTLC) method. Moreover, hematological and biochemical studies(IL-6) were performed in blood and serum of wistar albino rat. Then histopathologicalstudies had also been performed on rat hind paw joint. Result: phytochemicalscreening estimated the presence of carbohydrates, phenolic compounds, flavonoids,phytosterols, amino acids and fixed oil in ethanolic extract and ethyl acetate fraction ofthe plant. Amount of quercetin in the flowers of the plant was found to be 0.26% w/wby quantitative HPTLC method. The level of proinflammatory cytokines, interleukin(IL-6) was considerably decreased (p<0.001) in the fraction treated group of rats at400 mg/kg b.w by considering complete freund’s adjuvant (CFA) induced arthritic model. Conclusion: Ameliorated hematological,hematological, biochemical and histopathologicalparameters confirmed the antiarthritic potential of the plant.
Imputation of Missing Data Through Product Type Exponential Methods in Sampling Theory
Authors: Prasad Shakti , Yadav Vinay Kumar
Published: September 2023

Some efficient product type exponential imputation methods are proposed in this article to tackle the problem of incomplete values in sampling theory. To investigate the effectiveness of proposed exponential methods, the behaviours of the considered estimators are compared in two scenarios: with and without nonresponse. The simulation studies show that the proposed resultant estimators outperform other existing estimators in this literature.
Securitización, producción de fronteras y migraciones centroamericanas en tránsito por México durante la pandemia de covid-19
Authors: Castillo Ramírez Guillermo
Published: September 2023

En el contexto de la contingencia del covid-19 en México, y desde el abordaje de los planteamientos teóricos de la autonomía de las migraciones, este artículo, con base en la revisión de diversas fuentes oficiales e informes de derechos humanos sobre poblaciones migrantes en la pandemia, argumenta que, debido a ciertas políticas migratorias durante el año inicial de la emergencia sanitaria (2020), se incrementaron los procesos estatales de contención territorial y de cierre de fronteras hacia los migrantes originarios del Norte de Centroamérica (NC) con destino a Estados Unidos (EE. UU.), y en tránsito irregularizado por territorio mexicano. Tanto a nivel de Norteamérica y Centroamérica, durante 2020 el territorio mexicano fungió como un dispositivo de control migratorio en múltiples escalas: regional (en lo relativo al corredor migratorio NC-México-EE. UU.), nacional (en lo concerniente a México) y local (en las fronteras sur con Guatemala y norte con EE. UU.). Esto se expresó en un régimen fronterizo caracterizado por diversas políticas, prácticas y discursos estatales del gobierno mexicano sobre el control de las movilidades transfronterizas de poblaciones extranjeras, y fuertemente determinado por la agenda de las políticas (anti)inmigración del gobierno estadounidense de Donald Trump, en una explícita dinámica de externalización de fronteras (de EE. UU. hacia México). Este trabajo muestra cómo se llevaron a cabo dichos procesos mediante las producciones de diferentes fronteras que, no solo se materializaron en obstáculos y barreras físicas —como muros, vallas, cercas, garitas—, sino que también se expresaron como prácticas y acciones de vigilancia y contención hacia poblaciones migrantes en tránsito (mediante retenes, despliegues de fuerzas de seguridad, operativos de persecución migratoria, vaciamiento de centros de detención y deportaciones exprés, entre otras). Uno de los aportes de este trabajo es mostrar que, durante el primer año de la pandemia, disminuyeron de forma significativa las migraciones del NC con destino a EE. UU. Se apunta que esto aconteció en el marco de los procesos de securitización fronteriza por parte del gobierno mexicano, haciéndose más precarias las condiciones de vida y tránsito de los migrantes irregularizados.
Correlation between leaf nutrient contents and grain, oil and protein productivities in Jatropha curcas L
Authors: Felix da Silva Djair , Dos Santos Dias Luiz Antônio , Santos Matos Fábio
Published: September 2023

In plants, several chemical elements are found in different concentrations and formulations. Some of these elements influence each other, either through positive stimulation or inhibition. This study evaluated the correlation between nutrient contents and production components of Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.). The experiment was conducted at the Federal University of Viçosa-MG, Brazil. A randomized block design with four replications was used. The treatments consisted of six Jatropha clones transplanted 4.5 years ago, from the municipalities of Janaúba and Bomfim, in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Yield was determined by harvesting the ripe and dried fruits, and the oil and protein contents in the grains were obtained by nuclear magnetic resonance. To determine nutrient contents, leaves were collected when the plants were in flowering, with yellow fruits and when the fruits were dry. There was a significant and negative association between grain yield and Mg content. Regarding foliar nutrient contents, the positive (r) significant correlations were between the following pairs: (N and S, r=0.554); (N and Cu, r=0.460); (P and Ca, r=0.420); (K and Zn, r=0.511); (K and Cu, r=0.506); (Ca and Mg, r=0.603); (Zn and Fe, r=0.662); (Zn and Mn, r=0.795); (Zn and Cu, r=0.574); (Fe and Mn, r=0.528) and (Mn and Cu, r=0.479); and the negative ones were between: (K and Ca, r=-0.596); (K and Mg, r=-0.673); (Mg and Cu, r=-0.506). Therefore, it was possible to prove the existence of nutritional interaction between some elements, as well as the effects on grain yields. This research will serve as a basis for studies to recommend fertilizer doses, plant improvement through nutritional efficiency, and studies in the area of biochemistry.
Prácticas y experiencias de violencia obstétrica y gineco-obstétrica como violencia de género en Chile
Authors: Ulloa Martínez Jorge , Acosta Liset , Sandoval Bernarda , Villar Javiera
Published: September 2023

Objetivo Describir la experiencia de mujeres que han sufrido violencia obstétrica y gineco-obstétrica en Chile.
Métodos Estudio cualitativo en el que participaron 34 mujeres entre 18 y 60 años que experimentaron algún tipo de violencia (obstétrica o gineco-obstétrica) en Chile. Se emplearon entrevistas en profundidad. El análisis se realizó siguiendo los procedimientos del análisis temático.
Resultados La violencia obstétrica es un proceso que marca las relaciones de poder médico en distintos niveles: desde lo procedimental hasta el trato que se tiene con las propias mujeres. Esto puede provocar en ellas diversos estados emocionales y psico- lógicos catalogados como negativos y traumáticos.
Discusión La violencia obstétrica y gineco-obstétrica es una dimensión de la violencia de género, pues representa cómo la mujer ha sido instrumentalizada en los procedimientos y atenciones médicas. Se evidencia la necesidad de profundizar en las relaciones de poder médico y en las prácticas gineco-obstétricas para la generación de políticas que protejan los derechos reproductivos y sexuales de las mujeres.
Índices antropométricos como indicadores de riesgo cardiometabólico en adultos mexicanos, ENSANUT MC 2016
Authors: Campuzano Rincón Julio Cesar , Martínez Núñez Liliana , Rodríguez Hernández Jorge Martin , Ortiz Gomez Yamileth
Published: September 2023

Objetivo El presente estudio comparó diferentes índices antropométricos utilizados para la identificación de riesgos metabólicos en adultos mexicanos.
Metodología Estudio basado en la ENSANUT-2016, realizado a personas de 20 y más años. Se aplicó un cuestionario, se recolectaron muestras sanguíneas y se hicieron mediciones antropométricas (peso, talla y circunferencia de cintura). Se aplicaron índices antropométricos (IA) a los que se les calculó sensibilidad, especificidad e intervalos de confianza. Se evaluaron Odds Ratio de cada IA ajustándolos por edad y sexo para identificar la predicción de los puntos de corte.
Resultados En mujeres, el Índice de masa corporal (IMC) predice 2,2 veces más la ocurrencia de glucosa elevada en ayuno, 1,7 veces más la presencia de tensión arterial elevada (TAE), 2,4 veces más el riesgo de colesterol-HDL disminuido y 3,0 veces más la probabilidad de síndrome metabólico (SM) (p=0,000). En hombres, el índice cintura-altura (ICA) predice 2,5 veces más la probabilidad de observar glucosa elevada en ayuno, 0,9 veces más TAE y alta correlación con el perímetro de cintura (75,9 %).
Conclusiones Este es el primer estudio transversal que compara la capacidad de IA en la identificación de factores de riesgo cardiometabólicos (FRC) o SM en adultos mexicanos. El análisis demuestra el poder discriminatorio de los IA para la población mexicana, por lo que se recomiendan para la evaluación de FRC o SM.
Final disposal of cattle carcasses and necropsy remains under field conditions
Authors: Tarabla Pablo AndrÉs , Giacobino Agostina , Molineri Ana I. , Signorini Porchietto Marcelo L. , Tarabla Héctor D.
Published: September 2023

Objectives To describe means for disposing organic waste from bovine necropsies carried out on-farm, and to look for associated factors.
Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out in 421 rural Veterinarians on the Province of Santa Fe, Argentina. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Data analysis included χ2, Fisher's exact test, and Spearman's correlation.
Results Ninety percent of respondents (n=381) performed necropsies. The most frequent practice was to leave the remains in the place where it was carried out or to take them to a specific site, while the least frequent was to cover them with calcium hydroxide and plastic membranes. The geographical region of professional practice was associated in various ways to waste management. These results show inconsistencies in the protocols for organic waste disposal under field conditions in the region under study.
Conclusions It is important to encouraged during undergraduate studies both legal and biological knowledge on the consequences of inappropriate disposal of biopathogenic waste. Moreover, continuing education programs for graduates should include standardized protocols for the safe execution of these practices.
Telemedicina como herramienta de apoyo a la lactancia: Telelactancia
Authors: Badell Madrid Elvia Irene , Hernández Rivero Carlos Enrique , Cárdenas Rojas Francisco
Published: September 2023

En las décadas de 1970 y 1980, la televisión nos presentó un futuro en el que se mostraban por primera vez trabajos de escritorio remoto, videollamadas, videoconferencias e incluso teleconsultas. Las que eran situaciones futuristas han devenido actuales.
Esto se manifestó en los últimos dos años con la pandemia de la COVID-19, cuando la necesidad del distanciamiento social dio paso a la virtualidad de forma cotidiana ennuestras vidas.
A raíz de esta situación, se diseñó una herramienta de consulta remota conocida como telemedicina dirigida a aquellos pacientes cuyas patologías no son emergencias y requieren atención a distancia.
La telelactancia entró dentro de estos parámetros para la protección, promoción y apoyo a la lactancia materna (LM) desde el tercer trimestre del embarazo hasta el inicio de esta. El desarrollo de las vacunas contra el SARS-CoV-2 y la infección previa por la COVID- 19 en la humanidad han permitido generar inmunidad en un gran porcentaje de la población, lo cual ha reducido las tasas de mortalidad global, situación que le da predominio a las visitas presenciales.
A pesar de lo dicho anteriormente, en esta nueva normalidad se mantendrá la virtualidad. Quizás no en porcentajes tan altos como durante la pandemia, pero no tan bajos como en tiempos pre-pandemia.
La telelactancia puede ser utilizada como una herramienta extraordinaria para promover, proteger y apoyar la LM en lugares remotos de difícil acceso o en casos en los que la asistencia médica no sería posible.
Escala predictiva de fallo renal agudo en sepsis (ARMO)
Authors: Mora Coello Christian , Armendáriz Carvajal Andrea C. , Vélez Paez Jorge L.
Published: September 2023

Objetivo Definir la utilidad predictiva de la escala adaptada de Injuria Renal Aguda (ARMO) en los pacientes sépticos en las Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos de Quito durante el período 2020 a 2021.
Materiales y Métodos Estudio observacional, descriptivo, ambispectivo, multicéntrico de pacientes sépticos en dos Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos de la ciudad de Quito, Ecuador, con una muestra de 200 pacientes, y datos obtenidos en las primeras 72 horas de ingreso, que incluyeron variables demográficas y clínicas, medidas terapéuticas y de intervención, sometidas a análisis multivariado con regresión logística.
Resultados Se analizaron 200 pacientes, con una mediana de edad 57 años. El 41 % (82) presentaron falla renal y el 40,96 %   correspondieron a estadio KDIGO 3. El 11,5 % de los pacientes con injuria renal requirió terapia sustitutiva renal. Tras el análisis multivariado se determinó que: la TFG ≤84 ml/min/1,73m2, lactato sérico ≥2,5 mmol/l, SOFA ≥10 puntos y gasto urinario ≤0,6 ml/kg/h son predictores de falla renal. A partir de ello, se plantea una nueva escala predictiva de falla renal aguda, score ARMO, con una curva ROC de 0,836 (IC 95 %, 0,781-0,890) con un punto de corte de 8 puntos.
Conclusión La escala adaptada de Injuria Renal Aguda (ARMO) es una herramienta con alta capacidad discriminativa en los pacientes críticos sépticos.
Eating in Budapest's Soup Kitchens. Versions and Aversions from the History of Public Catering (1860–1918)
Authors: Báti Anikó , Umbrai Laura
Published: September 2023

The growth in Budapest's population at the end of the 19th century was based on the influx of migrants from the countryside, mostly industrial workers. The examination of the social tensions generated by their arrival provides a good illustration of the changes in social policy, one element of which was the operation of soup kitchens. In the mid-19th century, the main driving force behind the founding of soup kitchens was individual religious charity, although by the end of the century, social solidarity and state involvement also contributed to the relief efforts. The present study examines the development of soup kitchens in Budapest based on the historical sources: official documents, and the contemporary press. Using the ethnographic findings of food culture research, it seeks to explain why official soup kitchens were not popular. From an ethnographic point of view, the process of lifestyle change among workers newly breaking away from peasant life and moving to Budapest and its metropolitan area has been little explored to date, and the same applies to the embourgeoisement of the peasantry. When interpreting the processes that accompany labor migration, parallels can be drawn between the eating habits of the workers' regions of origin, the value systems connected with work and food, and the common meals organized for agricultural workers when working away from home. Through a historical and ethnographic approach, the transitional, evolving features of urban foodways emerge in the context of soup kitchens in parallel with the change in lifestyle.
Comparison of different preparation methods for oxygen isotope determination of phosphate in mammal tooth enamel
Authors: Kiss Gabriella Ilona , Szabó Péter , Túri Marianna , Futó István , Kovács János , Palcsu László
Published: September 2023

We tested several sample pre-treatment protocols for the study of oxygen isotope ratios in the phosphate phase of mammalian enamel of ten different fossil samples. We investigated the effect of different pre-treatment methods and the duration of the hydrogen fluoride treatment on enamel samples from skeletal phosphate with known δ18O values. The samples had been measured previously, so we could compare the ratios measured in our laboratory with the previous values to choose the best chemical preparation procedure. Four pre-soaking methods and two different time intervals of 2 mol dm−3 hydrogen fluoride treatment were compared during our experiments. In our experimental conditions, the distilled water wash and the 6 h of soaking in hydrogen fluoride gave the closest results to the expected δ-values. The steps of the tested preparation processes were repeated at least three times on each sample, so the reproducibility of the process could be also investigated.
Las pamięci – ekologiczny minimalizm funeralny
Authors:   Polskie Zrzeszenie Inżynierów i Techników Sanitarnych Oddział Wielkopolski w Poznaniu, Kasprzak Krzysztof
Published: September 2023

The article presents a reflection on ecological burials of the deceased possible in Poland. Funeral ceremonies are an expression of cultural tradition and variously defined personal attitudes, including religious faith, as well as legal and administrative orders. Also in this respect, new solutions are socially expected, which should be legally allowed, especially regarding the possibility of scattering the ashes of the deceased. Burials in biodegradable urns are already practised as well as scattering of the ashes of the dead, e.g. in the Forests of Remembrance in cemeteries-parks, which are by no means disrespectful to the dead. It is a deepening, a complete and last dedication to the biosphere of which we are a part and after death we will continue to reside therein.
Social Media Technologies in the Political Socialization of Students
Authors:   Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics, Artamonova Yaroslavna
Published: September 2023

The article reveals the role of social media and modern communication technologies influencing process of political socialization of students who is an actor of innovation in society. The political socialization of students is influenced by historical events, widespread political values, and political system. It is shown that during periods of social change political norms and values are blurred, the influence of previously dominant agents and mechanisms of political socialization (families, schools, education systems) decreases, new agents of political socialization of students (reference groups, bloggers, Internet communities) come to the fore. The main tool of political socialization of students is mediated communication through social media. The influence of traditional media on young people is decreasing while at the same time the influence exerted by social media is growing. Social media itself acts as a technology for promoting various ideas including political ones. Specific types of youth involvement in politics such as online contact and direct participation are considered. The technologies of social media influence on the political socialization of young people are described that allow fragmenting the public sphere ("filter bubbles", "echo chambers", "information bunkers") forming clip consciousness which does not contribute to the reflection and holistic perception of the political picture in the world. It is emphasized that the most active participants of online communities are students who easily pick up trends and images. There are no structures in modern social networks that guarantee the minority qualitatively equal access to the advisory function of public sphere. The article shows the role of expert communities in politics, social management and influence on youth. It is noted that the expert community as a self-organizing disordered system has the property of dissipativity. The functions of the expert community are analytical, communicative, educational, predictive, ideological, innovative. The technologies of the agenda and creation of thematic groups and communities in social media are considered, political trends in thematic groups and communities are highlighted. The majority determines the agenda. There is no censorship and strict moderation political discussions. Participation transmits from offline to online sphere.
Effects of waste magnesia powder as partial cement replacement on self-compacting concrete
Authors: Can Songül , Sariisik Ali , Uygunoğlu Tayfun
Published: September 2023

This experimental study investigated the performance of self-compacting concrete (SCC) mixes with magnesia (MgO) waste. In the series produced with a water/binder ratio of 0.40, cement was replaced by magnesia waste at 2%, 4% and 10% by weight in the SCC. Le Chatelier test, slump flow, compressive strength, flexural strength, depth of penetration of water under pressure, ultrasonic pulse velocity and water absorption by capillary testing was conducted to assess sample performance. X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, mercury intrusion porosimetry, differential thermal analysis and scanning electron microscopy were used for the microstructural analysis and quantification of phases within each sample. The results indicated that concrete with magnesia waste contains magnesium silicate hydrate (M–S–H) and brucite ((Mg(OH)2) products. Brucite causes strength loss in concrete. Up to 90 days, specimens with magnesia showed increasing compressive and flexural strength. As the amount of magnesia waste increased, the porosity, depth of water penetration under pressure and water absorption by capillary increased. Incorporating more than 10% of magnesia waste in the SCC mixtures resulted in declining strength. The addition of magnesia waste enhanced the expansion of SCC. An optimum dosage (2%) of magnesia waste was the most advantageous to the strength of SCC.
Expansion properties of concrete containing circulating fluidised bed fly ash for use in concrete-filled steel tubes
Authors: Yan Ruizhen , Ke Guoju , Han Dongxiao
Published: September 2023

In the context of green and low-carbon materials development, the influence of replacing cement with circulating fluidised bed fly ash (CFBFA) on the expansion properties of paste under different curing conditions was first systematically investigated. Then, self-compacting concretes (SCCs) with recycled aggregate (RA) and CFBFA were prepared for filling steel tubes. The experimental results showed that, because of its unique physicochemical properties, the incorporation of CFBFA significantly increased the water requirement needed to achieve standard consistency of the paste and the pore structure was optimised by a reduction in the number of large pores due to the formation of more expansion components (ettringite, gypsum and portlandite are the main expansive products of CFBFA–cement paste). The influence of factors such as curing condition, age and CFBFA on the expansion effect was notable. With a 40% CFBFA content, the RA SCC in the steel tube showed an expansion of 41 μm/m, while the 28-day compressive strength reached 48.9 MPa.
Hybrid effect of polyethylene fibre and nano-calcium carbonate on the flowability and strength of a geopolymer composite
Authors: Li Hui , Li Li , Zhang Ning , Feng Qi
Published: September 2023

Using geopolymer composites to reduce the use of Portland cement can decrease carbon dioxide emissions. The focus of this study was on improving the strength of a geopolymer composite by assessing the positive hybrid effect of nano-calcium carbonate (NCC) and polyethylene fibres (PFs) of different lengths (6 mm and 12 mm). Fresh and hardened properties, including flowability and strength, were investigated to evaluate the hybrid effect. Generally, the hybrid effects from the PFs of different lengths and NCC were negative for flowability, but the hybrid effects were positive on strength. The combination of 12 mm PF + 6 mm PF + 1% NCC was found to have the highest hybrid effect on bending strength, resulting from the good fibre–matrix bond. The bending strength of the PF-reinforced geopolymer composite was assessed based on a new regression coefficient (A), which takes into account the hybrid effect, the fibre–matrix bond strength and fibre dispersion. The new model for the bending strength of PF-reinforced geopolymer composites introduced in this paper is simpler and more effective than previous models provided in the literature.
Inclusive Growth and Structural Transformation: The Role of Innovation and Digitalisation Spillover
Authors:   Ural Federal University, Mamman S. O. , Sohag K. ,   Ural Federal University
Published: September 2023

Structural transformation is a compelling measure of economic progress as it shifts from less productive to more productive sectors, spurred by technological improvement and digitalisation. Despite the benefits of structural transformation in fostering economic growth, it has been contended that it will exacerbate income inequality. Given the critical role of digitalisation over the years in Africa, the current study investigates the pattern and impact of structural transformation on inclusive growth. To accomplish this, we utilised both absolute (poverty) and relative (income inequality) measures of pro-poor growth for all African countries. Using quantiles via moments panel model, we showed that the structural transformation from agriculture to services reduced the incidence of poverty (extreme poverty) while increasing inequality (Gini coefficient). On the other hand, manufacturing had no significant effect on poverty or inequality, indicating the region’s slow pace of industrialisation. Using income share measures, we found evidence of inequality across and within sectors, particularly in the services sector. Finally, we observed that digitalisation and technological processes significantly reduced the incidence of extreme poverty and inequality. Hence, the study recommends that Africa capitalise on its comparative advantage in the agricultural sector by establishing investment and manufacturing zones to develop the industrial sector. Furthermore, gains in the manufacturing sector could be realised through a concerted effort to improve the industrialisation process.
Sustainable Rural Development: A New Perspective on the Assessment in the Context of Spatial Localisation
Authors:   Research Institute of Economics and Organization of Agro-Industrial Complex of Central Black Earth Region — branch of Federal Government Budgetory Scientific Institution “Voronezh Federal Agricultural Scientific Centre named after V. V. Dokuchaev”, Zakshevskii V. G. , Merenkova I. N. ,   Research Institute of Economics and Organization of Agro-Industrial Complex of Central Black Earth Region — branch of Federal Government Budgetory Scientific Institution “Voronezh Federal Agricultural Scientific Centre named after V. V. Dokuchaev”, Novikova I. I. ,   Research Institute of Economics and Organization of Agro-Industrial Complex of Central Black Earth Region — branch of Federal Government Budgetory Scientific Institution “Voronezh Federal Agricultural Scientific Centre named after V. V. Dokuchaev”, Parkhomov E. A. ,   Belgorod State Agricultural University named after V. Gorin
Published: September 2023

Despite the extensive literature on rural issues, the relationship between sustainable development of rural areas and spatial localisation (bound to local conditions with a focus on own sources of development) remains debatable. The paper aims to determine the impact of territorial differences and existing restrictions on the sustainability of social, ecological and economic processes in rural areas. According to the hypothesis, a system of indicators can be developed to comprehensively assess sustainable rural development considering the localisation component, as well as to propose relevant management tools. The research methodology is based on the discourse, fundamental approaches, criteria, and the system of indicators. Methods of comparative analysis, ranking and clustering were utilised. The developed approach to the comprehensive assessment of sustainable rural development, tested in Belgorod oblast, includes three steps. First, indicators of sustainable development and local specificity of rural municipalities were identified. Second, rural areas were classified according to the sustainable development coefficient and degree of localisation. Third, a differentiated approach to the management of sustainable rural development was presented. 4 types of municipalities were identified: low localised with a high level of sustainable development (3 districts); moderately and highly localised with high and average levels of sustainable development (8 districts); low localised with an average level of sustainable development (2 districts); highly localised with average and low levels of sustainable development (8 districts). This result indicates the complex spatial structure of the region. Measures for ensuring the sustainable rural development in each type of municipality were substantiated. The findings can be considered by the government for creating socio-economic strategies and programmes to develop rural settlements, as well as for studying the inter-municipal polarisation of rural areas.
Assessment of the Consistency of Regional and Municipal Strategic Planning Documents
Authors:   Kostroma State University, Orlov E. V.
Published: September 2023

Analysis of scientific sources and strategic planning documents of Russian regions and municipalities revealed that since the adoption of the federal law No. 172-FZ “On strategic planning in the Russian Federation”, significant problems have been accumulated that require an urgent solution. The study aims to develop tools for assessing the consistency of strategic planning documents at the regional and municipal levels. The Volga Federal District was selected for testing as one of the largest sub-federal entities, since obtained findings may be applied in other regions. Information on the availability, titles, implementation periods of regional and municipal strategies and programmes was collected and classified. Indicators of difference, deviation, and variance were determined for data processing. As a result, the study demonstrated that the current system of strategic planning in many Russian regions is extremely unbalanced: set implementation periods, numbers and titles of documents significantly differ, suggesting a lack of consistency in terms of other parameters, particularly, financial ones. The introduction of proposals developed in this paper will significantly improve the strategic planning at the regional and municipal levels. Additionally, the proposed tool can be used for the legislative consolidation of the list of priority areas and nomenclature of strategic planning documents in the strategic cycle. Since the analysis can be performed without specific mathematical knowledge, state and municipal authorities can also replicate this approach to ensure the strategic development of territories.
The Adaptation of the Regret Elements Scale to Turkish Culture
Authors: AKTU Yahya
Published: September 2023

Humans feel the need to reflect on their past decisions throughout their lives. Regret plays a significant role in this evaluation. Acknowledging regret is crucial, as it helps in rectifying undesirable past decisions and making healtier options in the future. Regret has cognitive and affective dimentions. Cognitive regret refers to reviewing past decisions, while affective regret belong to negative emotions. This study aims to adapt the regret elements scale (RES) in the Turkish adult population. The study involved 48 participants in the pilot application stage, 40 participants in the language validity stage, 599 participants in the confirmatory factor analysis stage, and 52 participants in the test-retest stage. The participants' ages ranged from 18 to 60 years. The study examined the language validity, confirmatory factor analysis, and criterion-related validity of the scale. Additionally, reliability measures such as Cronbach Alpha internal consistency coefficient, Spearman-Brown split-half reliability, test-retest reliability coefficient, and differences between the 27% lower and upper groups were utilized. Mean explained variance (AVE) and combined reliability (CR) values were also calculated. The findings indicate that the language validity of the scale was high (.80). Confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the 2-dimensional and 10-item scale had acceptable fit indices [x2 / df= 2.09, RMSEA= .043, SRMR= .07, NNFI /TLI = .91, CFI= .94, GFI= .92]. The scale and its sub-dimensions were negatively correlated with Satisfaction with Life. Reliability analyses found high Cronbach's Alpha reliability (.92), Spearman-Brown split-half reliability (.95), and test-retest reliability (.75) coefficients, as well as significant differences between the regret score averages of the lower and upper groups of 27%. The AVE and CR values of the scale were also high. The findings suggest that the 2-dimensional (affective regret and cognitive regret) and 10-item RES is a valid and reliable measuring tool for assessing regret in the field of mental health for adult individuals in Turkey. Overall, the RES can be considered a useful tool for measuring regret and its various dimensions. It is thought that the adaptation of the regret elements scale (RES), which includes these dimentions, will contribute to the literature.
The Psychometric Properties of the Adlerian Courage Scale in a Sample of Turkish Adolescents
Authors: ALTINTAŞ ATAY Öykü , ÜZBE ATALAY Nazife , ÇOK Figen
Published: September 2023

Courage has received considerable attention in recent years. However, courage research has been limited due to a lack of appropriate measurement tools for adolescents. In this field, there is a measurement tool for courage from an Adlerian perspective for adults, but it is lacking for adolescents. Therefore, the present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Adlerian Courage Scale – Adolescents Form within an adolescent sample in Türkiye. The scale was administered to 618 Turkish adolescents aged between 14-18. The confirmatory factor analysis results indicated that the scale's one-dimensional structure was confirmed with high factor loadings for the items. Additionally, the internal reliability coefficient (α = .93) and test-retest reliability score (.95) illustrated that the items of the scale were reliable. Overall, considering reliability and validity results, the findings suggested that Adlerian Courage Scale – Adolescent Form is a valid and reliable measure to investigate the concept of courage in the context of positive psychology within the Turkish adolescent context.
HEPES-Sucrose Cutting Solution v1
Authors: Institute Allen
Published: September 2023

This protocol is used for preparing HEPES-Sucrose Cutting Solution, used for animal perfusion following anesthesia.
KAPP-Sen TMC:Fixation of Cells andNuclei for Chromium Fixed RNA Profiling v1
Authors: Alcoforado Diniz Juliana , Baker Dylan , Robson Paul
Published: September 2023

Cells are fixated prior to scRNA-seq according to 10X Genomics protocol CG000478.
Kerjasama Orang Tua dan Sekolah dalam Mewujudkan Harmoni pada Paud Rumah Belajar Senyum di Banjarmasin
Authors: Apriati Yuli , Widaty Cucu
Published: September 2023

Kerjasama antar orang tua dan sekolah sangat penting untuk dilakukan dalam mewujudkan harmoni antara sekolah dengan orang tua siswa. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan program-program yang melibatkan peran orang tua siswa dalam proses pendidikan anak di sekolah Paud Rumah Belajar Senyum Banjarmasin. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pelaksanaan program kegiatan sekolah yang melibatkan orang tua siswa dalam proses pendidikan anak adalah: 1) parenting education (pendidikan orang tua), 2) komunikasi, 3) volunteer (relawan), 4) pembelajaran di rumah, dan 5) membuat keputusan.
Ritual Babarasih Banua sebagai Upacara Tolak Bala bagi Masyarakat Kumai
Authors: Widaty Cucu
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini berfokus pada mengkaji bagaimana ritual babarasih banua sebagai upacara tolak bala yang dilakukan masyarakat Kumai, oleh karena itu metode penelitian yang tepat digunakan adalah metode penelitian kualitatif. Hasil penelitian diperoleh berupa prosesi persiapan pelaksanaan ritual Babarasih Banua dan proses puncak pelaksanaan ritual babarasih Banua. Adapun pembahasan yaitu ritual Babarasih Banua tercipta ketika masyarakat ingin memberikan penghormatan kepada para roh leluhur yang mereka percayai. Roh leluhur tersebut dianggap dapat memberikan penjagaan terhadap masyarakat Kumai dari berbagai bencana dan musibah. Ritual yang tumbuh didalam masyarakat beragama biasanya muncul akibat ketidakmampuan dalam menghadapi persoalan yang diluar batas kemampuan berpikir manusia.