bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Electricity and Firm Productivity: A General-Equilibrium Approach
Authors: Fried Stephie , Lagakos David
Published: September 2023

Many policymakers view power outages as a major constraint on firm productivity in developing countries. Yet empirical studies find modest short-run effects of outages on firm performance. This paper builds a dynamic macroeconomic model to study the long-run general-equilibrium effects of power outages on productivity. Outages lower productivity in the model by creating idle resources, depressing the scale of incumbent firms and reducing entry of new firms. Consistent with the empirical literature, the model predicts small short-run effects of eliminating outages. However, the long-run general-equilibrium effects are much larger, supporting the view that eliminating outages is an important development objective. (JEL D22, D24, G32, L94, O13, O14)
Transplantation of immunе cells in the juvenile period: long-term effects on the activity of homeostatic systems of the body
Authors:   Federal State Research Institute of Fundamental and Clinical Immunology, Neuroimmunology Laboratory, Anikeeva Olga S. , Markova Evgeniya V. ,   Federal State Research Institute of Fundamental and Clinical Immunology, Neuroimmunology Laboratory; Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University
Published: September 2023

The monograph reflects modern ideas about the formation and implementation in the process of ontogenesis of mutual regulatory functional connections of the immune, nervous and endocrine systems, ensuring dynamic homeostasis of the body; contains the authors' own data, revealing long-term effects and general patterns of influence of repeated transplantations of immunocompetent cells performed in the juvenile period on the formation of certain immune and neuroendocrine phenotypes in recipients by puberty. The monograph is intended for researchers, medical specialists in various fields, as well as for undergraduates and students of higher educational institutions in medicine, biology, and psychology.
Influence of geomagnetic disturbances on scintillations of GLONASS and GPS signals as observed on the Kola Peninsula
Authors: Belahovskiy Vladimir , Budnikov Pavel , Kalishin Alexey , Pilgaev Sergey , Roldugin Alexey
Published: September 2023

We have compared effects of geomagnetic disturbances during magnetic storms of various types (CME and CIR) and during an isolated substorm on scintillations of GLONASS and GPS signals, using a Septentrio PolaRx5 receiver installed in Apatity (Murmansk Region, Russia). We analyze observational data for 2021. The magnetic storms of November 3–4, 2021 and October 11–12, 2021 are examined in detail. The November 3–4, 2021 magnetic storm was one of the most powerful in recent years. The analysis shows that the scintillation phase index reaches its highest values during nighttime and evening substorms (σϕ≈1.5–1.8), accompanied by a negative bay in the magnetic field. During magnetic storms, positive bays in the magnetic field, associated with an increase in the eastward electrojet, lead, however, to quite comparable values of the phase scintillation index.

An increase in phase scintillations during nighttime and evening disturbances correlates with an increase in the intensity of ULF waves (Pi3/Pc5 pulsations) and with the appearance of aurora arcs. This confirms the important role of ULF waves in forming the auroral arc and in developing ionospheric irregularities. The predominance of the green line in the spectrum of auroras indicates the contribution of disturbances in the ionospheric E layer to the scintillation increase. Pulsating auroras, associated with ionospheric disturbances in the D layer, do not lead to a noticeable increase in phase scintillations. Analysis of ionospheric critical frequencies according to ionosonde data from the Lovozero Hydrometeorological Station indicates the contribution of the sporadic Es layer of the ionosphere to jumps in phase scintillations.

The difference between phase scintillation values on GLONASS and GPS satellites during individual disturbances can be as great as 1.5 times, which may be due to different orbits of the satellites. At the same time, the level of GLONASS/GPS scintillations at the L2 frequency is higher than at the L1 frequency. We did not find an increase in the amplitude index of scintillations during the events considered.
On the Hardness of Learning from Censored and Nonstationary Demand
Authors: Lugosi Gábor , Markakis Mihalis G. , Neu Gergely
Published: September 2023

We consider a repeated newsvendor problem in which the inventory manager has no prior information about the demand and can access only censored/sales data. In analogy to multiarmed bandit problems, the manager needs to simultaneously “explore” and “exploit” with inventory decisions in order to minimize the cumulative cost. Our goal is to understand the hardness of the problem disentangled from any probabilistic assumptions on the demand sequence—importantly, independence or time stationarity—and, correspondingly, to develop policies that perform well with respect to the regret criterion. We design a cost estimator that is tailored to the special structure of the censoring problem, and we show that, if coupled with the classic exponentially weighted forecaster, it achieves optimal scaling of the expected regret (up to logarithmic factors) with respect to both the number of time periods and available actions. This result also leads to two important insights: the benefit from “information stalking” as well as the cost of censoring are both negligible, at least in terms of the regret. We demonstrate the flexibility of our technique by combining it with the fixed share forecaster to provide strong guarantees in terms of tracking regret, a powerful notion of regret that uses a large class of time-varying action sequences as benchmark. Numerical experiments suggest that the resulting policy outperforms existing policies (that are tailored to or facilitated by time stationarity) on nonstationary demand models with time-varying noise, trend, and seasonality components. Finally, we consider the “combinatorial” version of the repeated newsvendor problem, that is, single-warehouse, multiretailer inventory management of a perishable product. We extend the proposed approach so that, again, it achieves near-optimal performance in terms of the regret.

Funding: G. Lugosi was supported by the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness [Grant MTM2015-67304-P (AEI/FEDER, UE)]. M. G. Markakis was supported by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness [Grant ECO2016-75905-R (AEI/FEDER, UE)] and a Juan de la Cierva fellowship as well as the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation through a Ramón y Cajal fellowship. G. Neu was supported by the UPFellows Fellowship (Marie Curie COFUND program) [Grant 600387].

Supplemental Material: The e-companion is available at https://doi.org/10.1287/ijoo.2022.0017 .
Hubungan antara pola pemberian makan dan pemberian ASI eksklusif dengan kejadian stunting tahun 2022 di Kelurahan Fatukbot, Nusa Tenggara Timur
Authors: Keban Clara Maria Gabriela , Nayoan Cristina R. , Liufeto Mega O. L.
Published: September 2023

Stunting is a condition where toddlers have a height that is less than the height of toddlers his age. The prevalence of stunting under five in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) has decreased from 30% (2019) to 21% (2021). The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between feeding patterns and exclusive breastfeeding with the incidence of stunting in Fatukbot Village, NTT. This study uses a Case Control method approach. The population in this study were stunted toddlers aged one to five years in the Fatukbot village, NTT. In this study, respondents recruited were 243 respondents where 81 respondents for case and 162 for the control groups. Control sampling used a variable matching method with LBW criteria, history of infectious diseases, maternal anemia and economic status. Feeding patterns were measured by collect information of food frequency and exclusive breastfeeding through questionnaires. The chi square test was employed for data analysis technique. The results showed that there was a significant association between feeding patterns and the incidence of stunting, X2 (1, N=243) = 0.21, p= 0.00. The results also showed that there was a significant association between exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of stunting, X2 (1, N=243) = 0.29, p = 0.00, meaning that exclusive breastfeeding was a protective factor against stunting. Therefore, it is necessary to emphasize the importance of regular and good practice of feeding patterns and exclusive breastfeeding. Stunting could be reduced by implementing exclusive breastfeeding that is expected to be practiced until the babies aged 6 months and continue breastfeed until the age of 2 years. Food intake, variation and frequency eat in a day, should be monitored, at least, until under five years old.
A brief introduction!
Authors: Elsden Jacqui
Published: September 2023

Jacqui Elsden introduces the BADN Panel of Representatives and what makes them passionate about their roles.
Marielle Franco: a quantum victim of the Bolsonaro-19
Authors: Araújo Antonio
Published: September 2023

Who ordered the feminicide of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco on 14 March 2018? Our response draws on feminist language criminology in an era of misogyny; and it admits the hypothesis of a quantum causality (or imputation by remote symbiosis), which serves as explanatory model, for instance, of the intellectual authorship of crimes executed by radical members of Latin American political sects (Bolsonarism, Kirchnerism, and so on). Such connatural followers are so psychically entangled with their charismatic leader that they begin to act on the same frequency as him, even spontaneously eliminating eventual threats.
UNDERWATER DIGITAL HOLOGRAPHY OF PLANKTON WITH ADVANCED MONITORING CAPABILITIES FOR BIOINDICATION IN SITU
Authors: Dyomin Victor , Davydova Alexandra , Kirillov Nikolay , Kurkova Daria , KONDRATOVA OKSANA , MORGALEV YURI , Morgalev Sergey , Morgaleva Tamara , Polovcev Igor
Published: September 2023

The study presents a bioindication complex and a technology of the experiment based on a submersible digital holographic camera with advanced monitoring capabilities for the study of plankton and its behavioral characteristics in situ. Additional mechanical and software options expand the capabilities of the digital holographic camera, thus making it possible to adapt the depth of the holographing scene to the parameters of the plankton habitat, perform automatic registration of the “zero” frame and automatic calibration, and carry out natural experiments with plankton photostimulation. The paper considers the results of a long-term digital holographic experiment on the biotesting of the water area in Arctic latitudes. It shows additional possibilities arising during spectral processing of long time series of plankton parameters obtained during monitoring measurements by a submersible digital holographic camera. In particular, information on the rhythmic components of the ecosystem and behavioral characteristics of plankton, which can be used as a marker of the ecosystem well-being disturbance, is thus obtained.
Orthodontics social media, perceptions of science- and non-science-based posts among orthodontists, dentists, students and laypeople
Authors: Gasparello Gil Guilherme , Mota-Júnior Sergio Luiz , Hartmann Giovani Ceron , Berlesi Augusto Hideki , Acciaris Fábio , Berretta Letícia Machado , Pithon Matheus Melo , Tanaka Orlando
Published: September 2023

Worldwide, social media is gaining popularity year after year. In Brazil, by 2027, there will be more than 188 million users of social media sites, against 165 million in 2022, therefore, the usage of general population and health care professionals, including orthodontists, is increasing. Differently from scientific journals that undergo a rigorous peer review process prior to publication, the same level of demand is not found on social media. Hence, this study aimed to assess whether orthodontists can recognize scientifically based and non-science-based posts and if their perceptions are different from general opinion (laypeople), dentistry students, and dentists (non-orthodontists). The posts were created using the search tool on Instagram with the hashtags #clearaligners #acceledent #selfligatingbraces and #propelorthodontics, four scientific based posts and four without or with low scientific evidence were selected and evaluated through a virtual questionnaire in the QUALTRICS platform by 385 people, (175 laypeople, 102 dentists, 58 dentistry students, and 50 orthodontists) using a visual analogue scale (VAS). In addition, four questions were asked. ANOVA (Adjusted Bonferroni correction) and Pearson’s chi-squared, and Student T tests were applied to identify statistical differences. Significant difference was found only for posts with no scientific evidence between orthodontist’s group when comparing with laypeople (p < 0.001) for the #selfligatingbraces, and the #propelorthodontics for the group orthodontists when compared with laypeople (p = 0.031) and dentists (p = 0.033). Instagram was the favorite social media where most of the participants spend more than 3 h. Of the participants, 97% used social media to keep informed and read the news. Almost half of the respondents search for orthodontics services on social media. Orthodontists were able to perceive differences in only two posts from the general perception (laypeople) regarding non- or low-scientific-evidence posts.
The added value of devices to pelvic floor muscle training in radical post-prostatectomy stress urinary incontinence: A systematic review with metanalysis
Authors: Benedetto Giardulli , Simone Battista , Gaia Leuzzi , Mirko Job , Ottavia Buccarella , Marco Testa
Published: September 2023

Purpose

To investigate the role of pelvic floor devices (e.g., biofeedback, electrical stimulation, magnetic stimulation, or their combination) as adjunctive treatments in pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) in stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after radical prostatectomy.

Materials and methods

A systematic review with meta-analysis. We searched for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and prospective non-randomised studies investigating the effectiveness of pelvic floor devices as an adjunctive treatment for SUI symptoms assessed with weight pad-test or standardised questionnaires. To assess the risk of bias (RoB) and overall certainty of evidence, the RoB 2.0 or the ROBINS-I, and the GRADE approach were used.

Results

Eleven RCTs met our eligibility criteria. One was at a ‘low’ RoB, one had ‘some concerns’, while nine were at a ‘high’ RoB. Two meta-analyses were conducted to analyse the pooled results of six RCTs included. Specifically, two RCTs reported at week 4 with a 1h pad test a mean difference of 0.64 (95% CI = [-13.09, 14.36]), and four RCTs reported at week 12 with a 24h pad test a mean difference of -47.75 (95% CI = [-104.18, 8.69]). The heterogeneity was high in both analyses (I2 = 80.0%; I2 = 80.6%). The overall level of certainty was very low.

Conclusions

In line with our results, we cannot conclude whether pelvic floor devices add any value as adjunctive treatment in the management of SUI after radical prostatectomy. Future studies require more comprehensive and standardised approaches to understand whether these devices are effective.
Role of community pharmacists in cardiovascular diseases-related health promotion and dyslipidemia management in Malaysia: A nationwide cross-sectional study
Authors: Ismail Farhana Fakhira , Md Redzuan Adyani , Chong Wei Wen , Ahmad Nizaruddin Mariani
Published: September 2023

Background

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, imposing a significant burden on patients and healthcare systems. The role of pharmacists in reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) is pivotal as they play an essential part in the healthcare team, particularly in medication management and patient education. Pharmacists are well-positioned to contribute to the prevention and control of CVD through various roles, including medication management and patient education. This study aims to investigate the current involvement of community pharmacists in Malaysia, specifically in cardiovascular diseases-related health promotion activities and dyslipidemia management, including their perceived barriers.

Method

This cross-sectional survey was conducted among community pharmacists in all 14 states of Malaysia between November 2021 and July 2022. The self-administered survey was shared to relevant groups through various social media platforms.

Results

A total of 312 community pharmacists were involved in the survey. Majority of the respondents were females (66%), with a mean age (SD) of 32.9 (8.4) years. Most of the respondents showed satisfactory practice for patient counselling, but improvements are needed particularly in risk assessment and collaborative care aspect. Most of them expressed their interest for dyslipidemia management training (89.4%). Lack of access to medical records (71.2%) and lack of CVD-related educational materials (70.8%) were the two main perceived barriers identified.

Conclusion

Community pharmacists in Malaysia provide a satisfactory role in the provision of cardiovascular disease-related health promotion activities, especially in providing patient counselling. Strengthening collaborative care is essential for providing comprehensive and patient-centered intervention in dyslipidemia management. This requires ongoing efforts to address and overcome existing barriers for effective teamwork and coordination among healthcare professionals.
Dynamic evolution of policy mix in response to COVID-19: Practice from China
Authors: Du Lei , Lu Wei
Published: September 2023

COVID-19 is a global pandemic. In response to this unprecedented crisis, Chinese government formulated a series of policies. This research is dedicated to exploring the dynamic evolution of China’s policy mix in response to COVID-19 in different crisis response stages from a network perspective. First, a three-dimensional analysis framework of “policy subject-policy target-policy instrument” was developed. Then, based on the data sets collected by textual analysis, the dynamic evolution of policy subject, policy target, policy instrument in China’s policy mix in response to COVID-19 was discussed by using the method of SNA. This study concluded that the core policy subject, policy instrument, and policy target of China’s response to COVID-19 changed with time. National Health Commission (NHC), Ministry of Finance (MOF), Ministry of Transport (MOT) and Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MHRSS) have important influences in the network of policy subjects. Other subjects are more at the edge of the network, and there are few joint issuances among policy subjects. The study also found that the core policy target was adjusted over time, with phased dynamic characteristics. At the initial stage of China’s response to COVID-19, “reduce infection and mortality” and “steadily carry out economic and social work” were the core policy targets. With the COVID-19 under control, “enterprise development and work resumption” becomes a new core policy target. In addition, this study also revealed the dynamic evolution and unbalanced use of China’s policy instruments in response to COVID-19 in different stages. The combination of policy instruments is mainly composed of “mandatory administration instruments” and “economic incentive instruments”, and supplemented by “health promotion instruments” and “voluntary plan instruments”. These findings may enrich the literature on COVID-19 policy to help researchers understand the dynamics of policy from a network perspective. Moreover, these findings may provide several valuable implications for policymakers and other countries to formulate more effective policies for epidemic response.
The panoramic portrait: Educational strategies to create a distorted self-portrait
Authors: Arias-Camisón Coello Alicia , Genet Verney Rafaèle
Published: September 2023

In art education, students reflect on and explore their identity. In the course ‘Plastic Arts Education’, required for a Primary Education degree at the University of Granada, Spain, students create a panoramic photographic self-portrait to engage in an exploration of self. The main purpose of this visual strategy is to experiment with visual identity using the self as creative subject and resource. Through the creation of these panoramic self-portraits, art education majors work creatively with different images to develop their visual identities and become conscious of constructing a self-image that will be projected on social media. This arts-based research approach allows students to be inspired by artists and discover visual and conceptual resonances between images.
Co-creating digital art with generative AI in K-9 education: Socio-material insights
Authors: Vartiainen Henriikka , Tedre Matti , Jormanainen Ilkka
Published: September 2023

The rise of image-generating artificial intelligence (AI) tools has triggered changes in digital art and graphic design, provoking debates in the creative industry. However, scant research exists about children’s and youths’ insights into and encounters with generative AI. Building on sociocultural and new materialist perspectives, this exploratory study proposed to address this gap by exploring middle schoolers’ (N = 10) creative interaction with generative AI, particularly with text-to-image generative models. Qualitative content analyses of emerging learning activities evidenced how generative AI-formed relations were externalized through novel digital artefacts and collaborative discussions. Ideas evolved through peer collaboration organized around creative making with AI. Teachers facilitated relations between people and technology using dialogic teaching, providing room for unpredictability and critical reflection on the impacts of generative AI, especially authorship and copyright. The study concludes with a discussion of the potential uses of generative AI in future art education research and practice.
Reality and its Aftermath: Nell Dunn revisits Up the Junction (1963) and Poor Cow (1967)
Authors: Jordán Soriano Ángeles
Published: September 2023

Nell Dunn’s The Muse (2020) is a biographical book in which the British author presents for the first time the life of Josie, the woman who inspired most of Dunn’s writings during the 1960s. In light of the information provided in The Muse, the aim of this article is to explore the presence of biographical content in two of Nell Dunn’s early works: Up the Junction (1963) and Poor Cow (1967). Utilising textual analysis and historical criticism, this comparative study will assess the degree to which realism operates in Dunn’s depiction of working-class women in her fiction of this period. In order to do so, the main topics of both novels will be considered along with other formal aspects such as the use of language of her characters. Later, all these elements will be compared with the content of The Muse, especially with genuine Josie’s letters and notes from the 1960s included in the volume. The similarities between these two books and the real events presented in The Muse will be useful in determining the presence of realism in Dunn’s early works.
“I Am Trying to Redefine the Place of the Playwright”: An Interview with the Nigerian Playwright Ahmed Yerima
Authors: Lawal Nurudeen Adeshina
Published: September 2023

“I Am Trying to Redefine the Place of the Playwright”: An Interview with the Nigerian Playwright Ahmed Yerima.
De uma agenda regressiva: O movimento Escola Sem Partido e o espírito do tempo
Authors: Vaz Alexandre Fernandez
Published: September 2023

O Brasil viveu entre 2018 e 2022 um governo de características inéditas em sua história. Pela primeira vez ascendeu à presidência da República pelo voto direto um candidato que se colocara sempre em posição contrária aos princípios democráticos. Essa posição foi bem sintetizada em sua declaração ao votar, como deputado federal, pelo impedimento da então presidente Dilma Rousseff. Aludindo o golpe empresarial-militar de 1964, declarou que a vitória de então se repetia naquele momento, 2016. A candidatura e o governo de Bolsonaro se alicerçaram em uma agenda econômica ultraliberal associada a uma pauta regressiva nos costumes, com presença importante do extremismo religioso. Nesse contexto atuou com desenvoltura o Movimento Escola Sem Partido. Este ensaio ocupa-se dele em dois movimentos, o de localiza-lo na pauta supracitada e na análise de dois de seus pilares, o anti-iluminismo, representado pela submissão da escola à família, e a repressão sexual, que se materializa na afirmação dos modelos tradicionais de família e na recusa a qualquer expressão que não seja correspondente à heterossexualidade. Tudo o que diverge desse universo é considerado comunismo, no primeiro caso, e ideologia de gênero, no segundo. Argumenta-se ao final, que esses dois pilares destroem a possiblidade de construção de um sujeito autônomo, ao impedirem o pensamento e interditarem a experiência do desejo.
Valores e práticas em uma escola na prisão: um estudo exploratório
Authors: Giongo Sandro Luiz , Heidemann Leonardo Albuquerque
Published: September 2023

A literatura que aborda a educação em ambientes prisionais no Brasil se concentra notadamente em discussões teóricas e conceituais. Entretanto, observa-se uma carência de análises aprofundadas das práticas pedagógicas efetivamente implementadas nas escolas localizadas em prisões. Com o propósito de amenizar essa notável lacuna na produção científica da área, este artigo empreende uma abordagem de pesquisa qualitativa, fundamentada em observações realizadas em uma instituição de ensino situada em um contexto prisional específico. A principal finalidade desta pesquisa é promover uma reflexão profunda sobre os valores e princípios educacionais que são efetivamente legitimados nesse ambiente peculiar. Ademais, busca-se estabelecer paralelos significativos entre as ações dos profissionais de educação atuantes nesse contexto e as concepções de uma pedagogia crítica e emancipatória, conforme concebidas pelo renomado educador brasileiro Paulo Freire. Através da realização da primeira fase de um estudo de pesquisa-ação, foi possível constatar que, embora as condições estruturais e o ambiente comumente repressivo de um estabelecimento prisional não sejam propícios à efetivação de práticas educacionais de caráter humanizador e emancipatório, subsistem iniciativas e ações educacionais que, notadamente, incorporam tais características no contexto investigado. Além disso, destacou-se a relevância de aprimorar essas práticas, mediante um alinhamento mais aprofundado das atividades escolares com as perspectivas pedagógicas defendidas por Paulo Freire, com vistas a contribuir efetivamente para a transformação e a ressignificação do ambiente educacional.
Post-Thrombectomy Vascular Dynamics in Arteriovenous Fistulas
Authors: Stibbs Peter , Lee Danny , Kue Han Cho
Published: September 2023

Overview of Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) and Its Significance in Hemodialysis:Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF), a surgically created connection between an artery and a vein, serves as a lifeline for patients undergoing hemodialysis.[1] This vascular access method is a crit- ical component in the hemodialysis procedure, facilitating the rapid exchange of blood between the body and the dialysis machine, thereby allowing for the efficient removal of waste products and excess fluid from the blood. The use of AVF is underscored by its lower complication rates and greater longevity compared to other vascular access options, such as arteriovenous grafts and central venous catheters. .From a vascular biology perspective, AVFs exploit the high-pressure arterial system to engen- der increased blood flow through the venous segment, which subsequently experiences adap- tive remodeling, including venous dilatation and arterialization to accommodate the augmented hemodynamic load. The hyperdynamic flow within the AVF is crucial for achieving optimal dial- ysis efficacy, and any perturbations in this flow can significantly compromise the hemodialysis
GIS&Tips ‐ Tricks Making Your Maps more “Mappy Maps”
Authors: Ellenson Shira A. , Martin Yolani , Karlin Al
Published: September 2023

A cartographer acquaintance of mine once told me that when a map is on a coffee table and no one picks it up to examine, it is just a piece of paper. So, in an effort to help others learn tricks of the trade which draw attention to your map, to follow up on the past two columns on customizing
text and colors on your maps, and to continue the theme of “never accepting the defaults”, I asked two experienced map makers/cartographers to share some of the things they use to make their maps more “mappy”. When pushing the art-envelope in cartography, attention
to detail can be the difference between a map that sits on the coffee table, a good map, and great one.
Implementation of Storytelling Method with Folktales in Instilling Character Values in Children: A Study at ABA Warungboto Kindergarten
Authors: Adwiah Amalia Rabiatul , Aulia Faraz Tantia  , Intan Asyikin Rantikasari
Published: September 2023

This study aims to see how the implementation of the storytelling method using folklore in instilling character values in children at TK ABA Warungboto. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach to analyze the data obtained through interviews, observations, and documentation involving 15 children from Class B as research subjects. The research results indicate that storytelling methods significantly enhance children's enthusiasm and learning motivation, with noticeable improvements in their attitudes, honesty, responsibility, and independence. Furthermore, this study found that supporting tools such as puppets and storybooks can reinforce the impact of this method in instilling these values. However, this research has limitations as it only focuses on one school and the use of folklore as the sole medium. Practical implications include increasing storytelling methods in character education, emphasizing diversifying stories, and employing interactive media. This study also recommends routine evaluations to measure the effectiveness of this approach. In conclusion, storytelling methods hold great potential in character education at the kindergarten level, and the findings of this research can serve as inspiration for character education in other schools.
Uncovering English as a foreign language teacher resilience: a structural equation modeling approach
Authors: Liu Honggang , Chu Wenxiu
Published: September 2023

While teacher resilience has gained wide currency in the general education field, empirical research on language teacher resilience is still insufficient, especially with regard to the exploration of its inner structure. Against this backdrop, this study utilized a quantitative approach to investigate the structure of English as a foreign language (EFL) teacher resilience. An adapted Chinese version of the Multidimensional Teachers’ Resilience Scale (MTRS) was completed by 539 Chinese junior high school EFL teachers. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses provided an acceptable fit for the 13-item MTRS and identified a tri-factorial structure of teacher resilience concerning professional competence, sociability, and grit. Based on these findings, the paper offers some implications for developing studies on language teacher resilience in the future.
Evaluation on the method of restoring the complex communication environment in the field based on the complex low pressure platform simulation platform
Authors: Jiang Jianfeng , Zhu Wenjun
Published: September 2023

In recent years, with the development of smart grids, people have increasingly high requirements for the safety, stability, and reliability of smart grid operation. In actual operation, smart grids require real-time monitoring and control, while for low-voltage power lines, power line carrier communication is required for data transmission. However, in practical applications on site, the low-voltage power line environment is complex, with ground faults, electrical equipment interference, and other situations that can affect communication quality and reliability, leading to a decrease in the effectiveness of real-time monitoring and control. The research in this paper is based on a complex low voltage platform simulation platform to restore the on-site complex substation communication environment. The purpose is to improve the efficiency of automatic meter reading systems by using various communication methods in low-voltage substations, such as wireless public network point-to-point data transmission, optical fiber communication data transmission, power line carrier data transmission, etc. Automatic meter reading systems are an important means of low voltage substation communication. This article experimentally tested the maximum personnel allocation for meter reading using low voltage carrier communication technology, which was 8 people smaller than the maximum personnel allocation for traditional meter reading, and the minimum personnel allocation was 8 people smaller than the traditional meter reading personnel allocation. The electricity accuracy of meter reading using low voltage carrier communication was up to 96 %, while the electricity accuracy of traditional meter reading was 70 %. The maximum accuracy of line loss statistics for low voltage carrier communication technology meter reading was 90 %, while the maximum accuracy of line loss statistics for traditional meter reading was 68 %. The frequency of load anomalies found in low-voltage carrier communication meter readings within a month ranged from 30 to 60 times, while the traditional meter readings concentrated on 10–25 times. From these data, it is clear that communication meter reading in low-voltage station areas has advantages over traditional meter reading.
A Note on Canon and Hermeneutics: Junillus, Inst. 1.1-10
Authors: Toom Tarmo
Published: September 2023

For interpreting Scripture, one needs to figure out what exactly is to be interpreted when the Word of God is interpreted. Because canon and hermeneutics are so tightly connected, several early Christian introductions to Scripture (introductiones) provided lists of canonical books. This article assesses a little-known canonical list provided by a sixth-century treatise Instituta regularia divinae legis by Junillus. His aim was to show the particular ways the biblical books in various genres communicated their message as the canonical Scripture. Junillus’ Instituta is a Latin version of the lost work of Paul the Persian, who was educated in Syria, at the School of Nisibis. As such, Instituta is a unique and original example of a broadly Antiochean exegetical tradition, which is disseminated for western readers. Cassiodorus recommended it to his students at Vivarium.
Clinical heterogeneity and therapeutic options for idiopathic infantile hypercalcemia caused by CYP24A1 pathogenic variant
Authors: Zheng Zhichao , Wu Yujie , Wu Huiping , Jin Jiahui , Luo Yue , Cao Shunshun , Shan Xiaoou
Published: September 2023

Objectives

Infantile hypercalcemia-1 (HCINF1) is a rare disease caused by pathogenic variants in the CYP24A1 gene, resulting in the inability to metabolize active vitamin D. This leads to hypercalcemia and severe complications.

Content

On December 8th, 2022, a systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Wanfang, and CNKI using the keywords “hypercalcemia” and “CYP24A1”. Data extraction included patient demographics, clinical presentation, treatment medications, and outcomes. The findings were synthesized to identify common patterns and variations among cases and to assess the efficacy of different therapies in reducing serum calcium. Our findings revealed two distinct peaks in the incidence of HCINF1 caused by CYP24A1 pathogenic variant. Kidney stones or renal calcifications were the most common clinical manifestations of the disease, followed by polyuria and developmental delay. Laboratory investigations showed hypercalcemia, elevated vitamin D levels, hypercalciuria, and low parathyroid hormone. Genetic analysis remains the only reliable diagnostic tool. Although there is no definitive cure for HCINF1, multiple drugs, including bisphosphonates, calcitonin, and rifampicin, have been used to control its symptoms. Blocking the production and intake of vitamin D is the preferred treatment option.

Summary and outlook

Our review highlights the basic clinical and biochemical features of HCINF1 and suggests that targeted diagnostic and therapeutic strategies are needed to address the clinical heterogeneity of the disease. The insights gained from this study may facilitate the development of innovative treatments for HCINF1.
Beyond content: exploring the neglected dimensions of mathematics literacy
Authors: Fang Zhihui , Chapman Suzanne , Kellogg Geoffrey C. , Commeret Michelle
Published: September 2023

Becoming mathematically literate means not only knowledge of the content of mathematics but also understanding of the nature of mathematics and the literate practices involved in the creation, communication, and consumption of its content. This case study examined one mathematician’s view of the nature of mathematics and his literate practices. Data collected include semi-structured interviews with the mathematician, observations of his daily work routines, and his think-alouds during the reading of a disciplinary text. These data were analyzed qualitatively through an iterative process involving multiple readings and identification and refinement of codes. The analysis revealed that the mathematician (a) viewed mathematics as rigorous and demanding, both theoretical and practical, relatively stable but highly rewarding, interconnected with other disciplines, and involving discipline-legitimated discursive practices; (b) engaged in extensive reading/viewing and writing, valued learning from repeated trials and errors, and collaborated with an international network of peers in research; (c) used a range of reading strategies (e.g. close reading, summarizing, questioning, storying, evaluating, annotating) to help him make sense of the disciplinary text; and (d) marshaled both verbal and visual resources to create specialized knowledge, engage in rigorous reasoning, develop logical argument, and construct professional identity. These findings provide important insights that can help teachers design activities that are authentic to mathematics practices and effective for promoting mathematics literacy.
Wirtschaftliche Vereine (§ 22 BGB)
Authors: Hamann Hanjo
Published: September 2023

471Wenige Vorschriften des bürgerlichen Rechts wurden so oft totgesagt und zugleich so heftig debattiert wie § 22 BGB, der die staatliche Konzessionierung wirtschaftlicher Vereine ermöglicht. Seit Erlass des BGB wird die Streichung oder Ersetzung dieser Vorschrift immer wieder erwogen – und allein in den letzten dreißig Jahren mindestens vier Mal konkret versucht. Und dennoch gilt § 22 BGB seit über 120 Jahren praktisch unverändert. Ist die Vorschrift bloß totes „law on the books“ oder ist der Wirtschaftsverein tatsächlich eine verbreitete Rechtsform? Das weiß bislang niemand so genau, denn seit vierzig Jahren fehlen jegliche Rechtstatsachen. Diese Lücke füllt die vorliegende Studie. In einer 14-monatigen Erhebung sollte von 65 Landes- und Kommunalbehörden erstmals eine Gesamtliste der deutschen Wirtschaftsvereine zusammengetragen werden. Mit 1.033 nachweisbaren Vereinen und einer geschätzten Dunkelziffer von einigen Hundert weiteren existieren in Deutschland mehr Wirtschaftsvereine als SE, EWIV und KGaA zusammen. Die Untersuchung dieser Vereine nach ihrer zeitlichen und regionalen Verteilung sowie ihren Tätigkeitsschwerpunkten ergibt erstmals belastbare Befunde für die seit langem angemahnte rechtspolitische Neubewertung – und weckt Zweifel an der aus historischer Bequemlichkeit beibehaltenen Möglichkeit, bürgerliche Rechtsfähigkeit durch kommunale Konzessionsbehörden verleihen und überwachen zu lassen.
Port. lanchara/lancha, Sp. lancha, It. lancia ‘barca leggeraʼ e voci correlate
Authors: Schweickard Wolfgang
Published: September 2023

The article deals with four types of 16th/17th-century Romance boat-terms: (1) Port. lanchara ‘a kind of small rowing boatʼ, known in South-East Asia since the early 16th century, from Malay lanǧaran (< lanǧar ‘to pass, proceed swiftly, quicklyʼ); (2) Port. lancha, a shortened variant of lanchara, which originated in Portuguese (1553) and then also passed into Italian (1561), Spanish (1577) and French (1621); (3) Port./Sp. lantea ‘a small galleyʼ, used in the 16th century in Chinese contexts, of uncertain origin (maybe it is derived by metonymy from Malay lantei/lantai ‘floorʼ, lantai perahu ‘bottom of the shipʼ, or from Chinese ling-t'ing ‘a small boatʼ), and (4) It. lentino and Port. lan chuem ‘a small Chinese boat used by people of rank or used to transport people of rankʼ, which go back to Chinese ling-t'ing (with its variant lang t'eng).
Testing and Evaluation of the Spark Erosion Parameter for Machining Intermetallic Ceramic Composite for Enhancing Drilled Hole Accuracy
Authors: Selvarajan L. , Rajavel R. , Nair Anish , Chandrasekaran M.
Published: September 2023

In this work, molybdenum disilicide (MoSi2) and hard reinforcement particles, namely silicon carbide (SiC), have been used as matrix and reinforcement material, respectively. In general, SiC material is difficult to manufacture using traditional machining methods. As a result, electric discharge machining was utilized to investigate the geometrical tolerance of MoSi2-SiC composites. The orthogonal (L25) design is utilized to investigate the electrical discharge machining (EDM) process parameters such as dielectric pressure, current, gap voltage, pulse-off-time, and pulse-on-time. Material removal rate, surface roughness, wear rate, and drilled hole precision are investigated as measuring parameters. Analysis of variance, based on a determination of the desirability function, has revealed the much more crucial measurable parameter for enhanced output responses. In determining the effectiveness of the machining, the pulse current is significant parameter. The artificial neural network model has been utilized in this research work rather than the standard regression model. An optimal neural network with the highest correlation coefficient (0.949274) is discovered. Furthermore, the sparking EDM method significantly improves the composite desirability ratings for a variety of performance parameters, increasing them from 0.7466 to 0.7778. The improvement in composites desirability values obtained is 0.0312. Finally, a confirmation experiment is utilized to estimate the results, which demonstrate that spark erosion may be improved.
Is the Concept of the Post-Secular Justified? On the 15th Anniversary of J. Habermas’ Istanbul Report “Against Military Atheism”
Authors: Arinin Eugeny , Astapov Sergey , Antonov Konstantin , Gipp Konstantin , Zamarenkov Mikhail , Kyrlezhev Alexander , Miroshnikova Elena , Nosachev Pavel , Smirnov Mikhail , Solovev Artem , Stepanova Elena , Uzlaner Dmitry , Shokhin Vladimir
Published: September 2023

On April 22, 2023, the editorial board of the journal “St. Tikhon’s University Review. Theology. Philosophy. Religious Studies” with the participation of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies of St. Tikhon’s University, within the framework of the annual conference “Research in Religion: Past, Present, Future”, a round table dedicated to the problems associated with the concept of “post-secular”. The presentations and the subsequent discussion addressed the issues of modern understanding of the boundaries and conditions for the use of the term “post-secular”, the relationship between theories of secularization and the concepts of post-secular, the so-called problem “post-secular hybrids”, questions about the relationship between the real social and discursive dimensions of the concepts of the post-secular, about the empirical foundations and metaphysical premises of the theories of secularization and the concepts of the post-secular, the problem of Eurocentricity of the concept of the post-secular and its applicability to other cultural regions, the impact of the concept of the post-secular on the understanding of religion in general, the problems of correlation religion and science in modern consciousness, various aspects of the position of religion in modern society. We bring to the attention of the readers the materials of the round table.
Effect of Different Decontamination Agents on The Bond Strength of CAD/CAM Blocks and Repair Composite Materials
Authors: Kopuz Dilan , Sancak Elif İlgi , Tekçe Neslihan
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of different decontamination agents on the bond strength of saliva-contaminated CAD/CAM blocks and repair composite materials. Two hunderd eighty 3-mm-thick specimens were prepared from four different CAD/CAM materials: Katana Zirconia UTML disc, IPS e.max CAD block, Shofu block, and Vita Enamic block. Each material was divided into seven different subgroups (N=70). Group 1 had a clean surface. The other groups were comprised of the samples, which were contaminated with human saliva: group 2: negative control (non-cleaned); group 3: cleaned with water spray; group 4: cleaned with 70% ethanol; group 5: cleaned with Ivoclean; group 6: cleaned with Katana Cleaner; and group 7: cleaned with phosphoric acid. After the decontamination protocols, the resin composite cylinders were bonded to the CAD/CAM surfaces with a thin layer of dual-cured resin cement. The samples were stored for 24 hours at 37°C  in distilled water. Then, they were subjected to a shear bond strength test (SBS). The values were recorded, and fracture types were evaluated using a microscope. Data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA and Tukey’s post-hoc test. Generally, all decontaminating agents improved the SBS of composites to Katana Zirconia UTML, IPS e.max, and Vita Enamic materials (p<0.05). However, for Shofu materials, group 6 samples exhibited significantly higher bond strength values as compared with group 2 samples (p=0.026). The highest SBS values were seen in the phosphoric acid-treated group in Katana zirconia materials (26.45 ± 9.38 MPa), whereas the lowest values were seen in group 2 samples in Shofu materials (13.17 ± 3.40 MPa). Each decontaminant agent improved the bond strength of composites to the contaminated CAD/CAM materials. If saliva is not cleaned before adhesive procedure, SBS values may decrease. All decontamination agents can be used safely on zirconia, lithium-disilicate glass-ceramic, hybrid ceramic, and polymer-infiltrated ceramic surfaces.