bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Wie blicken Erziehungsberechtigte auf KI im Bildungskontext?
Authors: Wagner Veronika
Published: November 2024

Erziehungsberechtigte haben zu KI in der Arbeitswelt gemischte Gefühle: 89 Prozent blicken optimistisch auf die berufliche Zukunft ihrer Kinder. Gleichzeitig hat knapp ein Drittel Sorge, dass ihr Kind schlechtere Chancen auf einen guten Job in einer von KI geprägten Berufswelt hat. Dies zeigt eine repräsentative Online-Umfrage der forsa Gesellschaft für Sozialforschung und statistische Analysen mbH im Auftrag der Körber-Stiftung. Diese erfasst jährlich die Perspektiven von Eltern im Kontext Bildung. Im Frühjahr 2024 wurden bundesweit 1007 Eltern von Kindern zwischen 12 und 18 Jahren befragt. Die Studie setzte ihren Fokus dieses Jahr auf die Perspektive von Erziehungsberechtigten auf die Rolle von KI für die Bildung und die berufliche Zukunft ihrer Kinder. Hinsichtlich des Einsatzes von KI an Schulen sehen ungefähr die Hälfte der Erziehungsberechtigten sowohl Vor- als auch Nachteile: die Mehrheit gibt an, dass KI-Anwendungen zum Beispiel das Schummeln bei Prüfungen und Hausaufgaben erleichtert. Allerdings stimmt rund die Hälfte zu, dass KI-Anwendungen für eine zukunftsfähige Schule zwingend erforderlich sind. Rund die Hälfte aller Eltern spricht mit ihren Kindern zu Hause über KI. In welchem Umfang Kinder von ihren Erziehungsberechtigten bei der kritischen Auseinandersetzung mit KI unterstützt werden, scheint mit elterlichen Vorerfahrungen und ihrem Bildungsstand zusammenzuhängen. Bei Eltern mit höherem Bildungsabschluss ist der Anteil derjenigen, die schon KI-Anwendungen ausprobiert haben, höher als bei Menschen mit Hauptschul- oder Realschulabschluss. Die Benachteiligung von Kindern aus bildungsbenachteiligten Strukturen zeichnet sich auch beim Diskurs hinsichtlich KI deutlich ab. Deshalb sind Schulen als Lern- und Experimentierraum essenziell, damit alle Kinder die Chance bekommen den Umgang mit KI zu erlernen. Trotz dessen gab nur gut ein Zehntel aller Erziehungsberechtigten an, dass an der Schule ihrer Kinder zum Zeitpunkt der Befragung mit KI-Anwendungen gearbeitet wurde. https://koerber-stiftung.de
Risiken von Lootboxen in Games
Authors: Wagner Veronika
Published: November 2024

Rund ein Drittel der Lootbox-Systeme in Games sind riskant. Sie dienen als Vehikel in einem wesentlich weiter reichenden System aus Manipulationsmechanismen. Zu diesem Ergebnis kommt jugendschutz.net in einer Analyse, in welcher die Risiken von Lootboxen in Spielen unter Jugendschutzgesichtspunkten betrachtet wurden. Der Bericht erschien im Juni 2024 und basiert auf Recherchedaten aus dem Februar und März 2024. Dafür wurden eine Vielzahl an Lootboxen aus rund 20 Spielen auf ihre spezifischen Merkmale hin überprüft. Bei den Spielen handelt es sich um nutzer*innenstarke Spartentitel wie League of Legends, mobile Spiele mit hoher Reichweite wie Clash Royale, sowie ältere Spiele von in Deutschland ansässigen Publishern wie Innogames. Eine Lootbox ist ein virtueller Behälter mit einer zufälligen Sammlung von Spielgegenständen wie Waffen oder Ausrüstung. Heutzutage sind diese Gegenstände häufig mit dem Belohnungs- bzw. Monetarisierungssystem des jeweiligen Spiels verknüpft. Welches Risiko von einer Lootbox ausgeht, hängt mit dem Umfang der Methoden zum emotionalen Engagement der Spielenden mit dem Spiel zusammen. Kommen mehrere Strategien zusammen, können Lootboxen zu exzessivem Nutzungsverhalten von Gamer*innen beitragen. Riskante Faktoren können die Seltenheit des Inhalts und die Öffnung der Boxen getrennt von der Spielumgebung sein. Auch durch die Emotionalisierung des Öffnens der Boxen können sie Züge eines Glücksspiels annehmen. Doch wie können Lootboxen gezielt reguliert werden? Zunächst fallen sie in Deutschland unter das Jugendschutzgesetz, Verstöße können demnach auch geahndet werden. Grundsätzlich muss das gesamte Monetarisierungssystem eines Spiels überprüft werden. Durch die breite Vielfalt an Lootboxen müssen sie individuell eingeordnet werden, ein generelles Verbot ist daher nicht zu empfehlen. Konkrete Handlungsansätze wären die Unterbindung von Bündelungen vieler Lootboxen. Auch könnte der Erwerb von Lootboxen mit ausschließlich realem Geld zu mehr Transparenz und elterlicher Ausgabenbegrenzung beitragen und damit mögliche Risiken verringern. Als ergänzende Maßnahme könnten außerdem spezielle Werbeeinschränkungen sinnvoll sein. https://jugendschutz.net
Raum für Utopie?
Authors: Krell Felix
Published: November 2024

Im Beitrag werden utopische Potenziale Sozialer Virtueller Realität ­untersucht. Beispielhaft wird die Plattform VRChat gewählt, um bestehende ­Soziale VR-Gemeinschaften zu charakterisieren. Im Abgleich mit Cyberpunk-Literatur und Ethnografien des frühen Internets wird deutlich, dass virtuelle Gemeinschaften besonders dann mit utopischen Formen demokratischer bis anarchischer Selbstorganisation experimentieren, wenn sie virtuelle Räume frei gestalten können und diese als genuine Lokalität erfahren.
#62 – Kleinkinder und Medien Folge 2: Dr. Thorsten Naab vom Deutschen Jugendinstitut
Authors: Merz Redaktion , Naab Thorsten
Published: November 2024

Warum ist das Thema 'Kleinkinder und Medien' so aufgeladen und emotional besetzt? Was ist falsch an der Forderung eines Moratoriums für Digitalisierung an Kitas? Und warum ist das Thema Medienerziehung für Eltern so komplex?
Über diese und weitere Fragen diskutieren wir mit Dr. Thorsten Naab vom Deutschen Jugendinstitut (DJI).
Hier geht es zum Heft
#65 – Medienpädagogik und Queerness Folge 1: Fachredaktionstalk mit Katharina Jäntschi
Authors: Merz Redaktion , Jäntschi Katharina
Published: November 2024

Medienpädagogik und Queerness - Repräsentation, Konflikt und Empowerment in digitalen Medienwelten
Hier geht es zum Heft
Wir wollen Zuversicht unter Fachkräften generieren und zeigen, dass unterschiedliche Zugänge und Perspektiven auf das Thema Queerness in der Medienpädagogik einen bedeutenden Beitrag leisten können. Dabei wollen wir auch Sicherheit vermitteln, das Thema Queerness in der eigenen (medien-)pädagogischen Praxis mitzudenken – sei es durch explizite Projektarbeit, als ständige Begleitung oder als selbstverständliche Willkommenskultur für queere junge Menschen.
Katharina Jäntschi, medienpädagogische Referentin am JFF Institut für Medienpädagogik stellt in dieser Folge ihre Sicht auf das Thema dar.
#66 - Medienpädagogik und Queerness Folge 2: Noelle über die Repräsentation queerer Menschen in den Medien
Authors: Merz Redaktion
Published: November 2024

In dieser besonderen Folge hört ihr ein ganz persönliches Gespräch mit Noelle, einem jungen queeren Mädchen, das sich intensiv mit seiner Identität auseinander setzt und seine individuelle Perspektive auf queere Menschen in den Medien darstellt.
Achtung, zum Ende werden psychische Probleme und Selbstverletzung thematisiert.
Dysphagien auf der neurologischen Intensivstation und die daraus resultierende Änderung des Ernährungskonzeptes nach logopädischer Begutachtung der Patienten
Authors:   , Marly Joanna
Published: November 2024

Die Hypothese der vorliegenden retrospektiven Arbeit lautete, dass Patienten der neurologischen Intensivstation nach logopädischer Beurteilung eine Änderung des zuvor durch Pflegekräfte oder Ärzte festgelegten Ernährungskonzeptes erfahren. Untersucht werden sollte demnach, ob die logopädische Begutachtung auf der neurologischen Intensivstation eine direkte Konsequenz für die Therapie der Patienten hat. Weiterhin standen mögliche Prädiktoren für Schluckstörungen und Änderungen des Ernährungskonzeptes im Fokus.
КОНСТРУИРОВАНИЕ ОБРАЗА ПРОТИВНИКАРОССИЙСКАЯ ПОЛИТИЧЕСКАЯ ЭЛИТА ОБ ОТТО ФОН БИСМАРКЕ
Authors: В.С. Дударев
Published: November 2024

На основе опубликованных в России и Германии официальных источников и документов личного происхождения автор выясняет влияние российско-германских отношений второй половины XIX в. на восприятие российскими императорами и государственными деятелями политики «железного» канцлера Бисмарка, символизировавшего внешнеполитический курс первых двадцати лет Германской империи.

In the article, based on the official sources and documents of personal origin published both in Russia and in Germany an attempt has been made to analyze the impact of Russian-German relations in the second half of the 19th century on the perception of the policy of the “iron” chancellor Otto von Bismarck, which symbolized the foreign policy course of the first twenty years of the German Empire, by Russian emperors and statesmen.
ОТНОШЕНИЕ К ТРУДУ РАБОЧИХ УРАЛАВ КОНТЕКСТЕ ИСТОРИКО-ЛИНГВИСТИЧЕСКОГО АНАЛИЗА
Authors: Ю.Д. Коробков , О.В. Гневэк
Published: November 2024

В российском обществознании наблюдается интерес к изучению трудовой этики и особенностей трудового поведения с точки зрения степени их адекватности социально-экономическим реформам. Гораздо меньше исследовано обратное влияние трудовой морали на направленность и характер преобразований. Решение этой задачи предполагает рассмотрение базовых трудовых ценностей в более широкой исторической перспективе. Недостаточной изученностью проблемы на региональном уровне пореформенного Урала обусловлен выбор темы. Историко-лингвистический анализ пословиц и поговорок уральских рабочих позволяет сделать следующие выводы. Будучи основой жизни рабочих, труд не являлся для них терминальной ценностью, имел инструментальный характер и служил средством достижения минималистского потребительского стандарта, не связанного с накопительством и расширением хозяйства. Наряду с преобладанием положительно-прагматической мотивации пословицы демонстрируют массовый характер некачественного и малопродуктивного труда, лень, недобросовестное отношение к работе. Поэтому основными трудовыми качествами считаются осмотрительность, основательность, своевременное и качественное выполнение работы, упорство, доведение дела до конца, особенно с учетом влияния на трудовое поведение таких черт национального менталитета, как отсутствие чувства меры, расчет на удачу и авось, затягивание и заговаривание дела, способность быстро увлекаться и быстро остывать, небрежность, расточительство.

In contemporary Russian social science, there has been a sustained research interest in the studying of the labor ethics and behavior of the modern Russian workers from the point of the identification of the adequacy to the social and economic reforms. However, the opposite effect problem of the labor morality in the transformational changes has not yet been properly considered. It is impossible to solve this problem without identifying core values in a broad historical perspective. The insufficient knowledge of this problem led to the selection of the research direction. The following conclusions were made in the historical linguistic analyses of the workers’ proverbs of the Urals. As the work was a living base of the working class, it was not a value for them, but it had a clearly pronounced nature. It was a means for achieving consumption standards not connected with wealth, hoarding and more farming. Along with a predominance of a positive pragmatic motivation the proverbs remain widespread in showing a poor-quality work, laziness and a careless approach to the task. Thus, discretion, thoroughness and excellent work performance were basic features of workers. All these features were of great value, but dualism of Russian character, a sense of proportion, a chance to take something, delays, negligence, waste had a great influence on the behavior in the working life.
ДЕФИНИЦИИ ГРАЖДАНСКОЙ ВОЙНЫ В РОССИИ
Authors: М.Е. Разиньков
Published: November 2024

Представители партий и военные деятели сторон-участниц Гражданской войны в России применяли разные термины при описании вооруженного и идеологического противостояния в стране. Зачастую они избегали называть его «гражданской войной», предпочитая пользоваться дефинициями «социальная революция», «смута», «классовая борьба», либо развивая концепт «национальной катастрофы» и «национальной борьбы». Подобная игра терминами и смыслами не является случайной и отражает особенности идеологического и коммуникативного поля войны.

The political and the military leaders used different terminology about armed and ideological confrontation in the Russian Civil War. They avoided called this confrontation as a “civil war”, preferring to use the definitions of a “social revolution”, “disorder”, “class struggle” or developed the concept of a “national disaster" and a “national struggle”. This game of the terms and meanings is not accidental and representative the special characteristics of the ideological and communicative field of the war.
Interventional Dance Therapy for Breast Cancer Survivors at the National Cancer Society Malaysia
Authors: Premalatha Thiagarajan
Published: November 2024

This interventional therapy project was carried out for three months in the year 2019. It foregrounded dance as a therapeutic intervention for breast cancer survivors at the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM). A group of 22 women was recruited with the help of NCSM. Certified movement therapist, Mahisha Naidu, was employed to conduct sessions for the women. Each session lasted for two hours on Friday afternoons. Participants were given different forms of movement activities that required physical, mental, and emotional engagement. Through the practice of “check-in” and “check-out,” each woman shared her individual expectation for the session, and later, reflected upon the outcome of her participation. At first, the “untrained” group was sceptical because the intervention did not require them to learn any particular dance form, but instead, required them to improvise through their “own” movements. Women who were “reserved” about creating dance movements and sharing their stories evolved with the process. Not only did they become “open” to the sessions, but they started making meaningful connections to their lives through dance. Variety in activities, uncertainties in the outcome, and freedom of exploration were some of the key factors that produced unexpected outcomes for this study. This project raised issue pertaining to sustainability. This issue, as well as the design and delivery of the project will be examined in this paper.
Engaging Seniors with Dementia through Music and Movement
Authors: Poon Chiew Hwa  , Cheong Ku Wing
Published: November 2024

Music and movement activities are widely recognised for enhancing the well-being of patients with dementia, yet specifics regarding session content are often lacking in discussions. This paper investigates the effectiveness and suitability of content within music and movement sessions through action research employing two cycles of planning, acting, developing, and reflecting. Session content includes planning, strategies, physical movements, and music selections. A series of eight 45-minute sessions were conducted for a group of 10 to 15 dementia patients at the Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation Malaysia in Petaling Jaya. This action research gathered qualitative data through participatory observations, reflective diaries, and video recordings. Findings indicate that patient engagement levels varied based on familiarity with music selections; many patients embraced children’s songs regardless of age and learned new compositions. Movement options were constrained to sitting due to the patient physical condition. Lesson plan outlines evolved over sessions, offering insights and recommendations for future music and movement practitioners.
Dua Space Dance Theatre of Malaysia: Exploring Wheelchair Dance
Authors: Leng Poh Gee
Published: November 2024

Dua Space Dance Theatre, founded by Anthony Meh and Aman Yap in 1998, is a full-time contemporary dance company emphasising technical virtuosity and narrative choreography and often selecting themes centred on the local Chinese community. The dance company is highly associated with highlighting intercultural collaboration and embracing diversity. In 2006, with the nebular concept of Shang Jian Yi Jia (one family regardless of whether disabled or normal), Anthony and Aman were invited to establish a wheelchair dance troupe, Shuang Fu Performing Arts Troupe. This article explores the interaction between Dua Space Dance Theatre and Shuang Fu Performing Arts Troupe in terms of dance training, performance, artistic development, and its contribution to the collaboration of international disabled dance practitioners and producers. Their collaboration promotes innovation in dance-making, advocates accessibility to dance appreciation, and challenges disability stereotypes. Through interviews and archival research, this article re-visits the direction concept of Shang Jian Yi Jia, which has been practised since 2006. Through the lens of the four dimensions of social inclusion within the context of performing arts, this article identifies the Dua Space Dance Theatre’s expertise in making and performing wheelchair dance and suggests its potential for development that creates space for the visibility of disabled dancers.
Understanding the Value of Creative Dance by Fostering Empathy: A Collaborative Project with a Malaysian Kindergarten
Authors: Tan Chai Chen
Published: November 2024

In Malaysian kindergartens, the dance show is one of the highlights of the annual school concert. Rehearsals for the dance show are teacher-oriented, where teachers teach dance to children through demonstrations. In 2008, I was hired as a dance teacher and consultant by a kindergarten in Shah Alam to produce annual dance shows. Over 10 years, I began to see cracks in teacher-oriented instruction. It does not allow children to move and express themselves creatively. It deprives them of holistic growth opportunities. In 2018 and 2019, I proposed that the kindergarten shift from teacher-oriented instruction to creative dance through a collaboration project. Shifting the method of teaching dance means changing the ethos and culture of a kindergarten community. It was a process that involved communication and discussion with the principal, administrators, teachers, and parents about a change in expectations—how we value dance and work together to produce a dance show. Ultimately, we wanted to provide children with a better and healthier dance learning experience. This could be achieved through building a consensus on dance value in the kindergarten community. This article discusses how I managed to create an understanding of the value of creative dance by fostering empathy in the kindergarten community. In short, the consensus building of the value of dance was achieved through four approaches: (1) understand the needs of the principal and dance teachers through empathic listening, (2) foster empathy for children among dance teachers through embodiment and reflection activities, (3) foster empathy among class teachers and administrators to provide a pleasant and healthier dance learning experience, and (4) assign children as the agents in encouraging the empathic participation of their parents in their creative dance learning.
Improving financial reporting standards in Vietnam’s public companies: The crucial role of audit committees
Authors: Ha Vo Thuy , Tran Ngoc Hung
Published: November 2024

Audit committees play a critical role in governance as financial disclosures are scrutinised. This study examines the effects of audit committees on the quality of financial reporting among Vietnamese listed firms, as well as how the efficacy and features of audit committees affect the accuracy, dependability, and transparency of financial reports. The study uses Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (SmartPLS) to analyse the association between audit committee features and financial report quality using a sample of 259 listed Vietnamese businesses across different industries. This approach was selected due to its capacity to manage complex systems and yield reliable outcomes. The results indicate that better financial report quality is correlated with more substantial audit committee features. In particular, it is thought that maintaining financial reporting accuracy depends heavily on audit committee members’ independence and financial knowledge. Furthermore, audit committee activity, including the frequency of meetings and thoroughness of reviews, enhanced financial reporting transparency significantly. These findings suggest that companies prioritizing robust audit committee structures may experience improved investor confidence and compliance with international reporting standards. This study adds to the expanding body of literature on financial reporting standards and corporate governance, focusing on the context of emerging economies such as Vietnam.
Metodologia para análise de redes de coautoria a partir de fontes de informação que não contemplam metadados padronizados
Authors: Souza Marcos de
Published: November 2024

A pesquisa apresenta uma metodologia de Análise de Rede Social (ARS) para Rede de Coautoria de um corpus de documentos científicos sem metadados padronizados e formatos específicos para softwares de ARS, como os disponíveis em bases de dados. Um dos objetivos específicos inclui a Análise de Conteúdo dos documentos. O corpus, com 44 documentos publicados entre 2007 e 2023, foi coletado a partir do currículo na Plataforma Lattes do autor, organizado em diretórios e importado para o software Mendeley, onde metadados dos documentos foram preenchidos e corrigidos. Posteriormente, os metadados foram exportados em formato .bib ou .ris para importação, configuração e visualização da Rede de Coautoria usando o software VosViewer. A Rede de Coautoria apresentou 26 itens entre autores e coautores, organizados em oito clusters, com 57 links e 118 links fortes. Entre as relações mais fortes, estão Marcos de Souza e Fernanda Gomes Almeida do Cluster 1, com 9 pesquisas, destacando temas como Modelagem de Tópicos, Arquitetura da Informação e Gestão de Dados de Pesquisa. O estudo demonstra possibilidades para ARS a partir de outras fontes de informação, além dos metadados fornecidos por bases de dados, ampliando o leque para pesquisas específicas, como identificar a rede de coautoria em diferentes áreas do conhecimento, departamentos, cursos de graduação ou programas de pós-graduação, líderes de grupos de pesquisa, grupos de trabalho de eventos ou em toda uma universidade, entendendo as relações entre clusters.
Produção e qualidade em frutos de bananeira propagados por diferentes tipos de mudas
Authors:   , Paula Jose Aluisio de Araujo
Published: November 2024

O cultivo da bananeira além de apresentar um diferencial no que se refere ao aporte de
insumos agrícolas, sendo pouco exigente ao uso destes, é uma cultura de ciclo produtivo
relativamente curto, onde se consegue colheitas de retorno econômico já no primeiro ano de
condução da cultura. O objetivo da presente pesquisa foi avaliar o crescimento, a produção e a
qualidade de diferentes cultivares de bananeira em resposta ao uso de diferentes tipos de
mudas. Foi realizado um experimento na Fazenda Terra Santa, Quixeré/CE, para avaliar o
comportamento de cultivares de bananeira propagadas pelo sistema convencional. A
classificação de Köppen para o clima das duas regiões é do tipo BSwh’, caracterizado como
quente e seco. Com base nos resultados obtidos foram montados três ensaios sendo o
primeiro, um DBC em esquema fatorial 2 x 3, com 04 blocos e 06 repetições em cada bloco
para estudar o crescimento e o desenvolvimento das duas cultivares de bananeira propagadas
por rizoma e meristemas e cultivadas no manejo convencional, o segundo um DIC em
esquema fatorial 6 x 3, com 08 repetições, para avaliar o comportamento dos tratamentos
testados para cultivares quando submetidos a 20 dias de armazenados sob refrigeração e o
terceiro um DIC em esquema fatorial 6 x 3, com 02 repetições, para avaliar o comportamento
dos tratamentos testados para cultivares quando submetidos a 15 dias de armazenados sob
refrigeração e 5 dias de acondicionamento em temperatura ambiente. Os resultados
evidenciaram que o número de folhas vivas por planta da cultivar Prata-anã superou a cultivar
Pacovan e não houve efeitos significativos entre as cultivares para as características do ensaio
de intervalo de floração e número de brotações vivas no período da floração. O efeito de
intervalo do plantio a colheita esta fortemente associado ao efeito do intervalo da floração a
colheita. A cultivar Prata-anã superou a cultivar Pacovan no número de pencas por cacho e no
número de frutos por penca. A cultivar Pacovan superou a cultivar Prata-anã nos efeitos de
comprimento, diâmetro e peso de frutos do ensaio.. O armazenamento de frutos de bananeira
sob refrigeração foi eficiente no retardamento do processo de maturação pós-colheita da fruta.
A cultivar Prata-anã propagada por rizoma com “ceva” foi a mais eficiente forma de
propagação, dentre as testadas, na obtenção de sólidos solúveis e teor de acidez, porém foi a
que obteve os menores índices de pH. O acondicionamento pós-colheita de frutos a
temperatura ambiente funcionou como potencializador na aquisição de vitamina C em frutos
de bananeira ‘Prata-anã’ propagada por meristema e como dissipador em frutos de bananeira
‘Pacovan’ propagada por rizoma sem “ceva”
Desempenho agronômico a acúmulo de nutrientes pela planta de jambu
Authors:   , Souto Gilberta Carneiro
Published: November 2024

O jambu é uma espécie da região Norte do Brasil, onde é largamente utilizada na alimentação como tempero em pratos típicos regionais e na medicina popular. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito de doses de adubo orgânico no desempenho agronômico, na marcha de acúmulo de nutrientes e na demanda nutricional de acessos de jambu. Os experimentos foram conduzidos na horta didática do Instituto Federal do Pará, campus Castanhal, nos períodos de janeiro e fevereiro de 2015 e de maio e junho de 2015, em solo classificado como Latossolo amarelo, distrófico, de textura média. Os tratamentos consistiram da combinação de dois acessos de jambu (Flor roxa e Flor amarela) e seis doses de adubo orgânico (0, 2, 4, 6, 8, e 10 kgm-2). O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados, em esquema fatorial 2 x 6, com quatro repetições. O melhor desempenho agronômico do jambu foi obtido com a aplicação de 10 kg m-2 do adubo orgânico, com maior produtividade no cultivo realizado de maio a junho de 2015. O acesso Flor amarelo foi mais produtivo em relação ao Flor roxa. A ordem decrescente dos nutrientes acumulados pela planta de jambu foi potássio > nitrogênio > cálcio > magnésio > fósforo, com período de maior crescimento e demanda de nutrientes de 18 a 34 dias após o transplantio (DAT) para o acesso ‘Flor roxa’ e 26 a 42 DAT para ‘Flor amarela
Strategies in Parkinson's Disease Therapeutics - A Need for Synergy of Ayurveda, Small Molecules and Nanoparticles aided Approaches
Authors: Choudhury Shatabdi , Garg Archi , Anand Lakshmi , Srinivas Bharath Muchukunte Mukunda , Yadav Ravi , Alladi Phalguni Anand
Published: November 2024

Despite extensive research, there is an unmet need for developing disease-modifying
therapies for Parkinson’s disease (PD). Failure of certain landmark clinical trials has highlighted
the need for a better understanding of the disease pathogenesis as well as identifying the hurdles
in developing drug candidates and designing clinical trials. While adhering to these needs, several
promising trials are currently underway with the hope of developing reliable targets. There is also
a need to conduct research on plant-based natural products and use them as therapeutic candidates
for PD. In this context, many studies have demonstrated the efficacy of medicinal plants and their
principal phytochemicals. This review provides an update on the presently underway clinical trials
with a small emphasis on the disease modifying therapies that target small molecules, mitochondria,
and oligodendrocytes. The role of ethnopharmacology-based approaches for treatment of PD
has also been discussed. The third aspect of the article considers the importance of nanomedicine
in this area, including the use of liposomes and nanoparticles to provide a novel approach for the
treatment of PD.
Volatile Profiles of Different Tobacco Cultivars and their Correlation with Sensory Quality of Heated Tobacco
Authors: Zhao Lu , Li Yong , Cai Jieyun , Guo Zhongcheng , Zhang Shuming , Shang Shanzhai , Gao Yulong , Tian Yongfeng , Wang Bingwu
Published: November 2024

Introduction:

Different types of tobacco cultivars have been used as raw material in heated
tobacco to maximize the sensory richness. However, the volatile profiles of different tobacco
cultivars and their correlation with the sensory quality of heated tobacco remain unknown.

Method:

In this study, untargeted metabolomics profiling followed by partial least squaresdiscriminant
analysis (VIP>1 and p<0.05) was performed to identify 446 and 445 volatile metabolites
that were statistically different among three tobacco cultivars in the reconstituted leaf and the
aerosol, respectively. Flue-cured tobacco K326 was rated the highest in the sensory evaluation, followed
by air-cured tobaccos Badahe and Leye.

Result:

Correlation analysis revealed that 56 aerosol volatiles including aldehydes, alkenes, ketones,
esters and other compounds have strong relevance with the sensory attributes.

Conclusion:

The identified volatile compounds can be used to assist formula design of heated tobacco
and establish sensory-related breeding objectives.
The Impact of the Economic Crisis on the Eating Behavior and Lifestyle of the Young Lebanese Population
Authors: El Cheikh Rola , Al Khatib Ali , Sakr Samer , Salhab Suzana , Sheet Imtithal
Published: November 2024

Introduction

The onset of an economic crisis can have a tremendous influence on many aspects of life, including food consumption, lifestyle behaviors, purchasing items, and overall anxiety level. To cope with the challenging circumstances, individuals and family members regularly implement significant shifts in their lifestyles and habits. Lebanon began experiencing one of the most catastrophic economic downturns in the country's recent past in 2019.

Objective

The current study aimed to assess the impact of the economic crisis on the young Lebanese population's dietary habits and lifestyle. Additionally, we evaluated the effect of the economic crisis on anxiety levels.

Methods

A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 803 Lebanese individuals, mostly aged between 18 and 25 years, using a self-administered questionnaire in both Arabic and English. Descriptive statistics were used to report the demographic characteristics. Using inferential statistics, the variables' differentiating, association, and correlating characteristics were presented.

Results

Results showed that fast food consumption decreased by 25% among those with low incomes and multimember households. Meat and seafood consumption dropped, while homemade food consumption rose by 75% of individuals’ income in Lebanese currency. Purchases of olive oil dropped by 25% in households with five or more members, while purchases of vegetable oil decreased by 50–75% for private businesses and private sector employees. Low-income individuals increased their smoking habits, but young adults lowered their caffeine usage. Furthermore, a significant decrease in physical activity was noticed.

Conclusion

Nutritional and lifestyle habits changed negatively as a result of the financial crisis; nevertheless, some positive habits were promoted during the crisis.
Risk Factors Associated with Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis) Infestation in Children Aged 6−15 years in Relocation Housing for Tsunami Victims
Authors: Sukesi Tri Wahyuni , Ikhsian Kiranti , Sulistyawati Sulistyawati
Published: November 2024

Background

Pediculosis capitis, or head lice infestation, is a significant public health concern in Indonesia. It is caused by the human lice species Pediculus humanus capitis. Pediculosis capitis primarily affects children and is considered one of the neglected diseases in Indonesia. The incidence rate of pediculosis in Indonesia is still limited. Nevertheless, several studies have demonstrated that the incidence rate of pediculosis in various regions of Indonesia is notably high, particularly among children. These study results require further investigation, as pediculosis frequently indicates poverty, poor health, and inadequate sanitation, which the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) seek to alleviate through the inclusion of SDG 1, SDG 3, and SDG 6. This study aimed to assess the risk factors for pediculosis infestation in children aged 6 to 15 and selected a relocation site for the 2018 Sunda Strait Tsunami victims as the study location.

Methodology

This study employed a cross-sectional research design to investigate the risk associated with pediculosis infestation in children aged 6−15 years residing in Kunjir Permanent Settlement (Huntap Kunjir), Lampung Province, Indonesia. The data were analyzed using univariate, bivariate, and multivariate methodologies.

Results

The results demonstrated that gender, personal hygiene, hair washing routine, habits of exchanging personal items, hair length, and hair type were statistically significantly related to the incidence of pediculosis (P-value <0.05).

Conclusion

The most significant factor linked to the occurrence of Pediculosis capitis is hair length.
Acceptance, Promoting Factors, and Barriers of COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnant Women: A Multicenter Survey in Thailand
Authors: Suntharasaj Thitima , Ruangvutilert Pornpimol , Sirichotiyakul Supatra , Komwilaisak Ratana , Thongphanang Putthaporn , Chirdchim Watcharin
Published: November 2024

Objectives

This study aimed to survey the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination in pregnant women and to identify the promoting factors and barriers to vaccination.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted. Self-administered questionnaires were given to pregnant women aged 18 and above who attended antenatal care at 6 hospitals in Thailand between August 2021 and March 2022. Four hundred and eighty women were recruited. The acceptance and factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination were analyzed.

Results

The mean age of participants was 31.1+5.9 years; 92.5% were Buddhists, 56.7% had a bachelor's degree or higher education, and the median gestational age was 26 weeks. Forty-five percent of them never had COVID-19 vaccination. The vaccination acceptance rate was 72.9%. About 87% of women made a decision by themselves. The reasons for acceptance were social responsibility (94%), doctor and health personnel recommendation (93.4%), and free of charge (92.3%). Barriers were fear of side effects (92.4%) and fetal effects (81.7%). Most of the participants got vaccine information from social media (96.6%), television and radio broadcast (90.4%), and health personnel (88.7%). Factors associated with vaccination acceptance were age, gestational age, and attitudes.

Conclusion

The acceptance rate was high, but barriers included fear of side effects and fetal effects.
Effectiveness of treatment for different stages of diabetic retinopathy in type 2 diabetes
Authors: Serdiuk A.V. , Mogilevskyy S.Yu. , Zyablitzev S.V. , Denisiuk O.Yu.
Published: November 2024

Background. Objectification of the choice of treatment methods based on a comprehensive assessment of their effectiveness depending on the stage of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and biomarkers characterizing the state of the eye, metabolism and other parameters of homeostasis is an urgent modern task of precision medicine. The purpose of the study was to establish the effectiveness of treatment methods in DR of various stages and to determine prognostic indicators of the risk of its rapid progression during 2 years of treatment in the setting of an ophthalmological hospital. Materials and me­thods. Three hundred and fifty-eight patients (358 eyes) with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and DR were examined and divided into the following groups: first one — nonproliferative DR (NPDR, 189 eyes), second one — with preproliferative DR (PPDR; 96 eyes) and the third one — proliferative DR (PDR; 73 eyes). The patients were examined using ophthalmic methods: the central retinal thickness (CRT, μm) and the central retinal volume (CRV, mm3) were determined according to optical coherence tomography data. The analysis of the results was carried out in the EZR v. 1.54 package (Austria), the classification of models — in the Statistica Neural Networks v. 4.0C (StatSoft Inc.). The method of building linear neural network classification models was used to analyze the influence of factor characteristics associated with the risk of DR progression. Results. Rapid progression was noted in 16.9 % of patients with NPDR who received conservative treatment for 2 years, its risk was associated with the value of the CRV (p < 0.001). For conservative and laser treatment, the thresholds for a negative prognosis were found by the value of the CRV (more than 0.285 and 0.180 mm3, respectively). For anti-VEGF therapy and combined treatment, the prognosis of effectiveness was negative. Rapid progression of PPDR was detected in 69.5 % of patients. Its risk was associated with the type of treatment and the size of the CRT, according to which the thresholds of a negative prognosis were established for anti-VEGF therapy and combined treatment (more than 345 and 185 μm, respectively). The prognosis of the effectiveness of laser and surgical treatment in PPDR was positive. Rapid progression of PDR within 2 years was noted in 69.9 % of patients. Its risk was associated with the type of treatment, prothrombin time, and the value of the CRV, which determined the effectiveness of surgical and combined treatment. For anti-VEGF therapy alone, the prognosis of effectiveness was negative. Conclusions. The study conducted made it possible to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment methods in DR of various stages and to establish factors associated with a negative risk of the outcome of two-year treatment.
Research on Cultivation of Cross -Cultural Communication Cultivation in International Chinese Education-Taking the "Belt and Road" Initiative as the Background
Authors: Xu Jiani
Published: November 2024

This article aims to explore how international Chinese education students improve cross -cultural communication capabilities under the background of the “Belt and Road ” initiative. By analyzing problems in the current curriculum settings, teaching resources, and practical opportunities, we have proposed response strategies such as optimizing the curriculum system, enriching teaching resources, and strengthening the construction of teachers. Studies have shown that the cultivation of cross -cultural communication capabilities is of great significance to improve students comprehensive quality and meet the needs of globalization.
Nitrogen Management Strategies to Improve Growth and Yield of Rice under Irrigated Conditions
Authors: Essibu Joseph Kobina
Published: November 2024

An experiment was carried out at the Soil and Irrigation Research Centre, Kpong of the University of Ghana, Legon in
2023 and 2024 to study the influence of nitrogen (N) management strategies on rice growth and yield. The design was a splitsplit plot design with nitrogen (N) rate (90 and 120 kg ha-1
) as the main plot, basal N: topdress N ratio (50%:50%, 40%:60%, and
60%:40%) as a subplot, and mode of basal N application (one time and 2-split) as sub-subplot. There were three replicates and
the rice variety Legon Rice 1 (Ex Baika) was used. The N rates of 90 and 120 kg ha-1 were not different in grain yield with
average grain yields of 5164 and 5295 kg ha-1
, respectively. There was no difference in grain yield among the basal: topdress N
ratios of 50%:50%, 40%:60%, and 60%:40% with yields of 5269, 5152, and 5266 kg ha-1
, respectively. However, applying basal
N as 2-split recorded an average yield of 5677 kg ha-1
and this was significantly higher than the one-time application of basal N
which had a mean grain yield of 4781 kg ha-1
, representing a yield difference of 15.7 %. For environmental and economic
reasons, irrigated rice farmers on the Vertisols of the Accra Plains can adopt the option of applying N at 90 kg N ha-1 with the
basal N applied as two splits using a basal: topdress N ratio of 60%:40% or 50%:50% since this has the potential to increase
yield.
Effect of Chemical and Organic Fertilization on Soil Organic Carbon Dynamics in Coffee Production in Ghana
Authors: Essibu Joseph Kobina
Published: November 2024

Soil organic carbon (SOC) plays a critical role in carbon sequestration and maintaining soil fertility. This study
explores the impact of organic and chemical fertilizers on SOC dynamics in coffee-growing regions of Ghana. Specifically, it
examines the partitioning of SOC into particulate organic matter (POM) and mineral-associated organic matter (MAOM). Soils
from five coffee farms were sampled across three treatments (organic fertilizer, chemical fertilizer, and control), and key soil
properties, including bulk density, texture, pH, and SOC fractions, were analyzed. The SOC stock decreased significantly in the
order of organic fertilizer> chemical fertilizer > control. Results further showed that organic fertilizer significantly improved soil
pH, reduced bulk density, and enhanced the POM fraction, contributing to nutrient cycling and microbial activity. Chemical
fertilizers had a modest impact on SOC stabilization, particularly increasing the MAOM fraction, which is key for long-term
carbon storage. These findings highlight the differential effects of fertilizer types on SOC storage and provide insights into
optimizing fertilizer use for sustainable coffee production and climate change mitigation.
The Role of Biometric and Authentication in Security
Authors: Bele Prof. Sanghesh B.
Published: November 2024

Biometric authentication is a user identification and authentication method utilizing unique physical or behavioral
traits such as fingerprints, facial patterns, iris scans, and voice recognition. This paper explores the advantages of biometric
systems over traditional methods like passwords and PINs, highlighting their resilience against replication and theft. We delve
into various types of biometric systems, their strengths and weaknesses, and address key research issues that must be resolved for
effective deployment in real-world scenarios. We conclude by emphasizing the potential of biometric authentication as a secure
and convenient identification solution across various applications.
Software Defined Network (SDN) and OpenFlow Protocol in 5G Network
Authors: Hiremath Madhu N
Published: November 2024

The world is moving at a high speed in the implementation and innovations of new systems and gadgets. 3G and 4G
networks support currently wireless network communications. However, the networks are deemed to be slow and fail to receive
signals or data transmission to various regions because of solving the problem. This paper will analyze the use of Software
Defined Network (SDN) in a 5G (fifth generation) network that can be faster and reliable. Further, in Mobile IP, there exist
triangulation problems between the sending and receiving nodes along with latency issues during handoff for the mobile nodes
causing huge burden in the network. With Cloud Computing and ecosystem for Virtualization developed for the Core and Radio
Networks SDN OpenFlow seems to be a seamless solution for determining signal flow between mobiles. There have been a lot of
research going on for deploying SDN OpenFlow with the 5G Cellular Network. The current paper performs benchmarks as a
feasibility need for implementing SDN OpenFlow for 5G Cellular Network. The Handoff mechanism impacts the scalability
required for a cellular network and simulation results can be further used to be deployed the 5G Network.
A Review on IOT based Virtual Doctor Robot
Authors: Jadhav Ms. Sakshi. P.
Published: November 2024

The “Virtual Doctor Robot” project aims to develop an intelligent healthcare assistant capable of providing
preliminary medical advice and diagnosis through an AI-driven Chabot interface. This system integrates natural language
processing (NLP) to interact with users in a conversational manner, gather symptoms, and offer potential diagnoses or
recommended further medical consultation. This innovation aims to enhance healthcare accessibility, especially in undeserved
areas, reduce the burden on medical professionals, and streamline routine consultations. The system continuously learns from
patient interactions, improving accuracy over time. While not a replacement for human doctors, virtual doctor robot offers
significant potential to augment healthcare services, reduce patient wait times, and assist in preventive care by providing timely
medical advice. In this discusses the technical framework of the virtual doctor robot, its capabilities, limitations, and potential
future improvements. It also addresses the ethical considerations, data privacy concerns, and the challenges of integrating such
technologies into mainstream healthcare.
Gestión de la construcción. Presupuesto de obra y control de costos directos
Authors: Pérez López Pablo Andrés
Published: November 2024

En su tercera edición, este libro es una guía esencial para la gestión de presupuestos y el control de costos directos en proyectos de construcción. Cubre todas las etapas del proyecto, desde la prefactibilidad hasta la liquidación final, y destaca la importancia de los costos directos, que pueden representar entre el 40% y el 70% del costo total. Proporciona herramientas y metodologías para revisar y controlar los presupuestos, minimizando riesgos y asegurando estimaciones precisas, involucrando a todos los profesionales clave del proyecto.
“An Invisible City is Built and Growing...”: The Artist and the Time (Based on M.M. Prishvin’ s Diaries of 1930–1931)
Authors:   State Museum of the History of Russian Literature named after V.I. Dahl, Grishina Yana Z.
Published: November 2024

The article examines Mikhail Prishvin’s diary of 1930–1931 — the years that became a turning point in his fate as a writer. At that time, he was heavily criticized together with his fellow writers. So he is not only showing in the diary his way to resist this critique (leaving “Pereval”) but also the deeper and not at first evident reasons for divergence from the official ideology as well as from the one of “Pereval.” Prishvin sees the archetype of uncompromising confrontation in the depths of Russian culture and leaves only one way out for himself — creative work. In particular, it resulted in the story “Ginseng,” written after his trip to the Far East in 1931.
“Between Scylla and Charybdis”: Mikhail Prishvin’s Writing Strategies in the 1930s
Authors:   Altai State Pedagogical University, Khudenko Elena A.
Published: November 2024

Тhe article examines Mikhail Prishvin's literary life-creating strategies during the formation of the ideological control of the Soviet state over literature. Тhe novelty of the research consists in the synchronous consideration of creative behavioral strategies aimed at preserving the "existential core" of the personality in general, while different in nature: a game strategy for creating free writing in the novel "Crane Homeland" (1933), which became a harbinger of pre-postmodernism; ethnographic strategy - in making trips to the Far East and the socialist construction sites (the White Sea-Baltic Canal), the result of which is the publication of the novella "Ginseng" (1934) and the idea of the novel "Sovereign's Road." At the same time, in parallel with the secret reflections on time in the Diary, an open polemic is being conducted with M. Gorky about the idea and process of "forging" an asocial personality into a new Soviet man on the pages of the essay "Fathers and Children" (1937). In addition, he used the "internal emigration" strategy, i. e., he escaped from reality into children's literature and translation activities. Prishvin publishes an authorized translation of the book "The Grey Owl" (1939) by the Canadian writer of Indi- an origin, Vasha Kuonnezin, returning to his childhood dream of escaping to America. Understanding of modern historical processes, conducted in "serial" texts of different genres and behavioral strategies of Prishvin, makes it possible to classify him as a writer, on the one hand, of a dissident kind, on the other - as a reflective, but ready for an active dialogue with contemporaries, creators.