bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Using an Interactive Voice Response Survey to Assess Patient Satisfaction in Ethiopia: Development and Feasibility Study
Authors: Shamebo Dessalegn , Derseh Mebratie Anagaw , Arsenault Catherine
Published: February 2025

Background

Patient satisfaction surveys can offer crucial information on the quality of care but are rarely conducted in low-income settings. In contrast with in-person exit interviews, phone-based interactive voice response (IVR) surveys may offer benefits including standardization, patient privacy, reduced social desirability bias, and cost and time efficiency. IVR surveys have rarely been tested in low-income settings, particularly for patient satisfaction surveys.

Objective

In this study, we tested the feasibility of using an IVR system to assess patient satisfaction with primary care services in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We described the methodology, response rates, and survey costs and identified factors associated with survey participation, completion, and duration.

Methods

Patients were recruited in person from 18 public and private health facilities in Addis Ababa. Patients’ sex, age, education, reasons for seeking care, and mobile phone numbers were collected. The survey included 15 questions that respondents answered using their phone keypad. We used a Heckman probit regression model to identify factors influencing the likelihood of IVR survey participation (picking up and answering at least 1 question) and completion (answering all survey questions) and a Weibull regression model to identify factors influencing the survey completion time.

Results

A total of 3403 individuals were approached across 18 health facilities. Nearly all eligible patients approached (2985/3167, 94.3%) had a functioning mobile phone, and 89.9% (2415/2685) of those eligible agreed to be enrolled in the study. Overall, 92.6% (2236/2415) picked up the call, 65.6% (1584/2415) answered at least 1 survey question, and 42.9% (1037/2415) completed the full survey. The average survey completion time was 8.1 (SD 1.7) minutes for 15 Likert-scale questions. We found that those aged 40-49 years and those aged 50+ years were substantially less likely to participate in (odds ratio 0.63, 95% CI 0.53-0.74) and complete the IVR survey (odds ratio 0.77, 95% CI 0.65-0.90) compared to those aged 18-30 years. Higher education levels were also strongly associated with survey participation and completion. In adjusted models, those enrolled in private facilities were less likely to participate and complete the survey compared to those in public health centers. Being male, younger, speaking Amharic, using a private hospital, and being called after 8 PM were associated with a shorter survey duration. The average survey costs were US $7.90 per completed survey.

Conclusions

Our findings reveal that an IVR survey is a feasible, low-cost, and rapid solution to assess patient satisfaction in an urban context in Ethiopia. However, survey implementation must be carefully planned and tailored to local challenges. Governments and health facilities should consider IVR to routinely collect patient satisfaction data to inform quality improvement strategies.
Relative Preference for In-Person, Telehealth, Digital, and Pharmacologic Mental Health Care After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study (Preprint)
Authors: Parsons E Marie , Figueroa Zoë G , Hiserodt Michele , Cornelius Talea , Otto Michael W
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Most adults and children in the United States fail to receive timely care for mental health symptoms, with even worse rates of care access for individuals who belong to racial and ethnic minority groups. Digital (ie, app-based) care has proven to be an efficacious and empirically supported treatment option with the potential to address low rates of care and reduce care disparities, yet little is known about the relative preference for such treatment. Furthermore, the rapid adoption of telehealth care during the COVID-19 pandemic may have shifted care preferences.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to examine relative treatment preferences for 4 different types of mental health care: in-person psychological care, telehealth psychological care, digital treatment, or pharmacologic care. Care preferences were also examined relative to potential predictors of care use (ie, gender, race, age, stigma, discrimination, and level of shame).

METHODS

In this cross-sectional online survey study of adults (N=237, mean age 35 years, range 19-68 years), we ranked 4 mental health care modalities based on care preference: (1) in-person care, (2) telehealth care, (3) digital care, and (4) pharmacologic care. Preference for treatment modality was assessed based on vignette presentation for generalized anxiety disorder and insomnia. In addition, participants completed self-report questionnaires for demographics, symptom severity, and psychological and stigma-related variables.

RESULTS

We found no difference in overall preference for in-person versus both telehealth and digital care. For both generalized anxiety disorder and insomnia, participants preferred in-person care to telehealth care, although this finding was attenuated amongst older participants for insomnia treatment. Participants’ depressed mood was associated with a greater relative preference for pharmacologic care. There was no evidence of differential preference for digital care according to demographics, symptom severity, or psychological and stigma-related variables.

CONCLUSIONS

These results indicate that digital care now competes well in terms of treatment preference with in-person, telehealth, and pharmacologic treatment options.
Evaluating the Quality, Content Accuracy, and User Suitability of mHealth Prenatal Care Apps for Expectant Mothers: Critical Assessment Study (Preprint)
Authors: Asadollahi Fateme , Ebrahimzadeh Zagami Samira , Eslami Saeid , Latifnejad Roudsari Robab
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

The proliferation of health apps in the digital health landscape has created significant opportunities for health promotion, particularly during pregnancy. However, despite the widespread distribution and popularity of pregnancy mobile apps, there are limited data on their quality and content.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to evaluate the quality, content accuracy, and suitability of the most popular and freely available Persian mobile health (mHealth) apps for prenatal care in expectant mothers.

METHODS

Through a systematic search, a total of 199 apps were screened from available app stores using the search term “pregnancy app” until July 2023. Inclusion criteria were apps in the Farsi language, freely available, downloaded more than 10,000 times, and designed for pregnant women. Ultimately, 9 apps met these criteria. These apps were downloaded onto mobile phones and assessed by 2 independent reviewers using the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS), the Coverage and Depth of Information Checklist, and the Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM). Statistical analyses explored relationships between app quality metrics and user ratings.

RESULTS

The 9 apps evaluated had an average MARS score of 3.55 (SD 0.61) out of 5. Aesthetics (mean 4.02, SD 0.45) and Functionality (mean 4.11, SD 0.36) scored the highest, followed by Engagement (mean 3.29, SD 0.53) and Information (mean 3.09, SD 0.48). User star ratings did not strongly correlate with MARS scores (r=0.38, P>.05). Regarding health information coverage, 6 out of 9 (66.7%) apps were rated as poor, and 3 (33.3%) as adequate. For SAM, 4 (44.4%) apps were rated as superior and 5 (55.6%) as adequate. No app received a poor score.

CONCLUSIONS

The study underscores the need for improved standards in pregnancy app development to enhance educational efficacy and user satisfaction. Health care providers should recommend high-quality pregnancy apps with appropriate content to ensure effective health promotion. These findings contribute to understanding the current landscape of pregnancy apps and highlight areas for future research and regulatory attention.

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PROSPERO CRD42023461605; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=461605
VEGETATION PERIOD OF OAT UNDER HYDROTHERMIC CONDITIONS OF THE MIDDLE PRIAMURYE
Authors:   Far-East Research Institute of Agriculture, Aseeva T.A. , Trifuntova I.B.
Published: February 2025

The monitoring of climatic factors of the Middle Priamurye shows the changing of
average long-term indices for more than 50-years period. For example, the annual temperature of ground air has risen from 1,4 to 2,1ºC. The quantity of precipitation for this period
on the contrary has decreased from 800,6 to 680,3 mm. During the years of research – 1998-
2001 – the minimum accumulation of heat has amounted to 2921°C, years 2012-2017 –
3022ºC; the quantity of precipitation on the contrary has decreased to 566 mm. And their
distribution among the months has changed sharply, and in the last ten years the surplus of
moisture has been recorded in summer time. If you take the period 1998-2002, the precipitation distributed more evenly during the winter months, then in last ten years this tendency
has changed towards definite surplus of moisture in summer time. The aim of our researches
is to study the influence of changing climate of the Middle Priamurye on the change of vegetation period of oat of different ecology-geographical origin. The researches were carried
out in 1998-2017 at the Far-East Research Institute of Agriculture in the fields used for
selection and crop rotation. Five varieties – Alden, Charlotta, Aurea 603, Praefect, Melys –
were selected and analyzed as initial material. The hydrothermic conditions during the years
of research were of various character: index of environmental conditions changed from –6,9
to +6,9. Maximal realization of the oat productivity potential was recorded in 2017 year – average variety productivity amounted to 6,18 t/ha. The duration of vegetation period of variety
samples of oat has close relation with weather and climatic conditions of the Middle Priamurye which is proved with multiple coefficient of correlation (R=0,892). The duration of
vegetation period of variety samples of oat is determined by hydrothermic conditions 79,6 %.
The main factor increasing vegetation period of varieties of oat under study in the climate of
Middle Priamurye are the decrease in air temperature in tillering-earing phase and increase
in the amount of precipitation in earing-ripening phase. In case of changing climate of Middle Priamurye we may need to have varieties of shorter duration (shorter duration cultivars)
in future.
INFLUENCE OF PROBIOTIC "VITACELL" ON GROWTH PARAMETERS AND HEMATOLOGICAL STATUS OF CALVES
Authors:   Far Eastern State Agrarian University, Tyukavkina O.N. , Krasnoshchekova T.A. ,   Far Eastern State Agrarian University
Published: February 2025

The main task of modern animal husbandry is the preservation of young cattle. Animal
husbandry is one of the most important branches of agriculture of the Russian Federation. To obtain
healthy livestock and increase productivity, it is necessary to monitor the completeness of its feeding
from the moment of birth of a calf. Studies of Russian and foreign scientists show that the inclusion
of probiotics in animal feeding reduces feed costs, reduces the duration of raising, increases the safety
of animals, as well as contributes to the formation and normalization of the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract, while remaining safe for humans [1]. The use of enzymatic probiotics in feeding from
the first days of life contributes to the formation of normal microflora and the formation of intestinal
biocenosis, which in turn leads to the preservation of young animals and minimize the incidence of
livestock. The use of the enzymatic probiotic "Vitacell" has a positive effect on the growth of calves,
promotes the early formation of scar microflora and reduces the risk of dysbacteriosis and diarrhea.
The use of the drug "Viticella" improves the clinical and biochemical parameters of the blood, so the
amount of hemoglobin in the experimental group increased 12 times, red blood cells-2 times, the
color index decreased by 0.3%, the amount of total protein in the blood serum decreased 7 times. In
the control group, the amount of hemoglobin increased 8 times, red blood cells-1.5 times, the color
index increased by 11%, the amount of lymphocytes became more by 34% of the average norm, there
was a decrease in segmented neutrophils by 18.2%. Scientific and economic experiment was carried
out at the Priamurye Co., Ltd of the Tambov District, Amur Region using calves of black and motley
breed. The growth rates of calves in the lactation period were studied and the hematological status
was determined at the beginning and the end of the experiment. The aim of our research was to study
the effect of the enzymatic probiotic "Vitacell" on the growth and hematological status of calves
under the conditions of the Priamurye Co., Ltd.
WILD CATS (FELIS SILVESTRIS SCHREB) FROM PLAINS AND HILLS OF SERBaIA: ANALYSIS OF MORPHOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS OF CAT HEADS
Authors:   University of Novi Sad, Matejević Milosava , Urošević Milivoje ,   Center for Preservation of Indigenous Breeds, Stanišić Goran ,   High-School for Agriculture, Maričić Kristijan ,   Firma "Hrvatske šume d.o.o."
Published: February 2025

European wild cat is a medium-sized carnivore animal (predator), living all over Europe,
from the Iberian Peninsula to Scotland. This animal is in danger of disappearance and has permanently protected status in many European countries. Despite this status, wild cat population is decreasing. This is caused by habitats reduction and destruction, crossing with domestic cats, capture,
injuries and death on the roads, poisoning and infectious diseases. 57 wild cat skulls from Serbian
hunting ground in plains and hills areas were examined. Wild cat hunting in Serbia is allowed from
July 1 till February 28, except the autonomous province of Vojevodina, where wild cat has a strictly
protected status. All animals whose skulls were measured were shot during stipulated hunting period
in Serbia, and then the skulls were kept in the Archives of the Serbian Hunting Association. The
skulls morphometric parameters were analyzed in order to determine variance intervals of absolute
values of head length and skull width, and in order to determine whether there are significant differences in morphometric parameters of wild cat skulls obtained from plains and from hills. The analysis
shows that there is a statistically significant difference in the length and width of wild cat skulls.
There is a statistically significant positive correlation between head length and skull width. Further
research requires that such data analysis to be performed on larger sampling in order to determine
more precisely average values and agreed relations.
FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION OF PIGS AT THE PIG-BREEDING ENTERPRISES
Authors:   Federal Scientific Center for Animal Breeding– All-Russian Research Institute of Animal Breeding, Moshkutelo I.I. , Klementev M.I. ,   Federal Scientific Center for Animal Breeding– All-Russian Research Institute of Animal Breeding
Published: February 2025

The research paper presents “Functional Nutrition of Pigs of Different Sex and Age
Groups” worked out on the basis of experimental studies and production approbations conducted
under the conditions of pig-breeding enterprises. The principal feature of such nutrition in comparison
with the one adopted at modern enterprises is that it must be designed on the basis of certain principles that provide not only any metabolic links, but the whole system that makes it possible to observe the
elemental-substrate completeness of functional nutrition of pigs and, in particular, when raising
young animals. At the same time it is possible to achieve blocking of technological pressure (industrial production), prevention of overload with antigens of alimentary origin and exhaustion of local
immunity, as well as ensuring an optimized ratio of own enzymatic and microbial digestion.
STATE AND ECONOMIC USE OF WILD ANIMAL POPULATIONS IN THE AMUR REGION
Authors:   Far Eastern State Agrarian University, Senchik A.V. , Toushkin A.A. ,   Far Eastern State Agrarian University
Published: February 2025

The article analyzes the number of populations of the main species of game animals in the
Amur Region and the state of their economic use. The findings of the investigations, carried out on
the territory of the Amur Region, showed a decline in the populations of the following animals in the
Region: Siberian roe deer, wolf, sable, fox, ermine, skunk bear, lynx, badger, raccoon dog, mountain
hare and hazel grouse. The numbers of the following animals increased: Siberian stag, wild boar,
musk deer, kolinsky, brown bear, mink, capercaillie, black grouse and pheasant. The number of elk,
wild reindeer and geese is stable. Wildfires and poaching affect the animal numbers. On the territory
of hunting grounds there is the most intensive economic use of populations of wild ungulates (with
the exception of Siberian roe deer), pheasant and waterfowl. In recent years, there has been a decrease
in the take (kill) of fur-bearing game animals. In addition to official kill, the number of populations
of game animals is affected by poaching.
STATE AND PROSPECTS OF IMPROVING THE LAND USE SYSTEM IN THE CRIMEA
Authors:   Order of the Red Banner of Labor Nikitsky Botanical Garden - National Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Koba Vladimir P. , Sakhno Tatyana M. ,   Order of the Red Banner of Labor Nikitsky Botanical Garden - National Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: February 2025

The research paper considers the stages of development and features of the current state of
land use in the Crimea. It is noted that in the end of XX century - in the beginning of the XXI century
economic instability, general decrease in the intensity of economic activity had a negative impact on
agricultural production. The acreage of agricultural crops on the Peninsula was reducing until the
middle of the last decade. In recent years, there has been some growth of this indicator. Currently,
the humidity conditions in the region, especially in spring and summer months, is the most important
factor that affects the yield and production volumes of crop production. In this situation, the formation
of methodological bases for improving the system of agricultural technologies in solving problems
of maintaining soil fertility becomes particularly relevant. One of the promising ways to improve the
efficiency of agricultural production in the Crimea is to expand the use of methods that minimize soil
tillage, and active implementation of the achievements of scientific research in the field of assessing
bioecological suitability.
USE OF NONTRADITIONAL FEED ADDITIVES IN THE DIETS OF THE REPLACEMENT CHICKS (LAYING TYPE) IN THE CLIMATE OF THE FAR EAST
Authors:   Federal Scientific Center of Agrobiotechnology in the Far East Named after A. K. Chaika, Vasilyeva Natalya V. , Tzoy Zoya V. ,   Primorskaya State Agricultural Academy
Published: February 2025

This article presents the materials of scientific and economic experiments concerning the
use of the feed additives of fish and additives of plant origin, made of Korean pine nuts-processing
waste, in feed of laying type replacement chicks. The research is aimed at study of the possibility of
including these additives in the composition of compound feeds. The composition of feed additive
made of fish is very rich in proteins, trace elements and minerals. In our research we also used Korean
pine-processing waste – flour of the shell of Korean pine nut. The chemical composition of the pine
nut shell includes fiber, fats, resins, proteins, essential oils and vitamins, as well as macro - and microelements. In addition to all of the above-said, the shell contains tannins that have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, general restorative, tonic effect. The experiment showed positive effect of these
additives on the growth and development of young chickens. Youngsters of the III experimental group ate nontraditional additives and showed the greatest absolute weight gain during the period of experiment (819.2-819.64 g), which significantly exceeded the control. The safety of livestock was also
higher in the experimental groups, but the difference was insignificant.
Engaging students with technology: How an innovative school climate and teacher innovative behavior enhance technology-supported teaching
Authors: Ninkovic Stefan , Dragojevic Tamara , Momcilovic Marijana
Published: February 2025

Technology-enhanced teaching has the potential to significantly improve
student learning outcomes. Nevertheless, the question of what factors
predict teacher use of technology in cognitive demanding ways is still open.
Drawing on the theory of interactive, constructive, active, and passive
(ICAP) learning, this study aimed to examine the relationships between a
school?s innovative climate, teachers? innovative behavior, and different
modes of technology use in the classroom. The participants were 458 teachers
from Serbian schools. Full structural equation modeling revealed that
teachers? innovative behavior is positively related to different types of
technology integration in learning activities. Furthermore, a school?s
innovative climate was related to passive, active, constructive, and
interactive technology use via the innovative behavior of teachers. On the
other hand, an innovative school climate was not directly related to the
dimensions of technology use in teaching and learning activities. The
obtained findings have implications for both practitioners and professional
development providers.
How do epistemic curiosity and metacognitive abilities shape physics performance and general school performance
Authors: Jovanovic Tamara , Jaskov Mariana , Jelic Sladjan , Bogdanovic Ivana
Published: February 2025

Both curiosity and metacognition are considered to be crucial aspects of a
student?s school achievement and their motivation for learning. Many studies
have explored these two concepts but very few have considered them
simultaneously and by using the student?s self-report measures.
Understanding the factors that affect physics performance, physics being one
of the most challenging school subjects, could enable teachers to establish
better teaching conditions that would ultimately result in better student
grades. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the relationship
between epistemic curiosity (specific and diversive) and metacognitive
abilities (knowledge and regulation) on one side, and physics performance
and general school performance on the other. Respondents were 270 7th and
8th grade school students (49.6% male). Multivariate general linear modeling
(linear regression) showed that there is no significant effect of epistemic
curiosity and its interaction with metacognition, while metacognitive
abilities are significantly related to physics and general school
performance. Metacognitive knowledge is positively related to all measures
of students? performance, especially physics, while metacognitive regulation
is negatively related to physics performance, without a significant effect
on general school performance. Implications of these findings are further
discussed.
Analysis of achievements in solving geometric problems at district level competitions of fourth grade primary school students
Authors: Vulovic Nenad , Maricic Sanja , Randjelovic Branislav
Published: February 2025

Numerous studies and international assessments indicate that students show
weaker results in geometry items compared to the results on items in other
areas of mathematics in the lower grades of elementary school. In this
paper, we discuss achievements in geometry-related tasks of students who
qualified through selection for the district level of mathematics
competitions. Specifically, the focus of the research is on analyzing the
achievements of fourth grade students from elementary schools in Serbia,
when solving geometry tasks in district level competitions in mathematics,
during the period 2015 to 2024. The research is based on analysis of the
content of geometry items and analysis of the performance of 18.491 students
who participated in competitions over a period of ten years. We tried to
identify the geometry topics in which students perform best and to explore
whether students? achievements in geometry competitions differ based on
gender and the developmental level of the region they come from. The
obtained results show that students achieve the best results in tasks
requiring clear procedural application, but that they are less successful
when they need to demonstrate conceptual knowledge. Furthermore, there are
no statistically significant differences in achievements between boys and
girls, while students from more developed regions achieve the highest
results.
Perspectives of parents and educators on mutual trust in inclusive preschools
Authors: Jelic Marija , Buha Natasa
Published: February 2025

When parents and educators form and maintain collaborative partnerships to
support children?s development, the outcomes of inclusive preschool
practices improve, not only for children but also for parents and educators.
Since trust is a crucial foundation for building such partnerships, and
given the lack of research on this topic in our context, this study aimed to
examine the congruence of trust levels between parents and educators, as
well as differences in trust based on children?s developmental status
(children with and without developmental disabilities). The sample included
306 educators and 450 parents of children with and without developmental
disabilities. The Trust Scale was used, with separate forms for educators
and parents. The results showed that educators exhibited higher levels of
trust compared to parents. Additionally, parents of children with
developmental disabilities reported significantly lower trust in educators
than parents of children without developmental disabilities, particularly
regarding aspects of developmental support and educators? communication with
parents. The lack of trust between educators and parents of children with
developmental disabilities poses a risk to building effective partnerships,
which undermines unified efforts to support children?s learning and
development. To address this, educators should be empowered through initial
training and professional development, with an emphasis on effective
communication strategies and approaches for working with children with
diverse needs and with their families. The study also highlights directions
for future research to develop successful inclusive education programs where
parents and children feel a true sense of belonging.
Burnout syndrome among special education teachers at schools for children with disabilities in the Republic of Serbia: Challenges and risk factors
Authors: Drobac Ana , Micic Isidora
Published: February 2025

Burnout syndrome has become remarkably widespread, especially in the helping
professions. As such, it constitutes an increasingly common research topic.
The present study aimed to assess burnout in special education teachers
employed at special education schools in Serbia. Likewise, it sought to
analyze differences in burnout levels depending on respondents?
sociodemographic characteristics and identify burnout-related factors and
strategies for overcoming burnout from the perspective of special education
teachers. Professional burnout syndrome was assessed using the Copenhagen
Burnout Inventory (CBI) adapted for use in a special education teacher
sample. The study involved 191 special education teachers (91.1% female)
employed at schools in the Republic of Serbia. The results showed that
special education teachers exhibited a certain level of burnout. In terms of
sociodemographic characteristics, only respondent age and work experience
positively correlated with professional burnout. There were no differences
in burnout levels depending on other sociodemographic characteristics. The
qualitative content analysis showed that burnout-inducing factors included a
lack of support, administrative overload, and working with heterogeneous
student groups. The most common burnout prevention strategies included
physical activity, support from colleagues and family, and maintaining a
good work-life balance. These findings highlight the need to improve working
conditions and introduce support programs to decrease burnout levels among
special education teachers.
¿Estado emprendedor o función empresarial? Religión, estatismo/liberalismo, valores humanos y emprendimiento.
Authors: Morales Alonso, Gustavo , Gallego Morales Daniel José
Published: February 2025

El germen del desarrollo económico es la acción humana, que cristaliza en la función empresarial. La voluntad de prosperar del individuo es la que hace que el conjunto de la sociedad prospere, por medio de la coordinación social voluntaria entre individuos. En este trabajo nos centramos en los rasgos cognitivos que dan lugar a la acción humana. En particular, postulamos la importancia que pueden tener la religiosidad, los valores humanos y un positivo posicionamiento hacia el libre mercado en como antecedentes de la intención emprendedora.
PENGARUH BAWANG PUTIH DALAM PAKAN IKAN TERHADAP GEJALA KLINIS IKAN CUPANG (Betta imbelis)
Authors: Rahayu Rita
Published: February 2025

Ikan cupang (Betta imbelis), salah satu spesies ikan hias air tawar yang mendapatkan popularitas yang signifikan di kalangan pecinta akuarium. Pemeliharaan ikan cupang tidak hanya berkutat pada estetika, tetapi juga mencakup aspek kesehatan yang sangat penting untuk memastikan keberlanjutan hidup dan kualitas hidupnya. Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh bawang putih terhadap sistem imun ikan cupang, untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian bawang putih terhadap penyembuhan gejala klinis pada dan ikan cupang, untuk mrngetahui tingkat kekeruhan air terhadap sistem imun ikan cupang dan ntuk mengetahui pengaruh perbedaan dosis ekstrak bawang putih yang tepat untuk ditambahkan pada masing-masing ikan cupang terhadap laju pertumbuhan ikan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimental menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 3 perlakuan dan 3 kali ulangan. Parameter yang diamati yaitu peningkatan respon imun non spesifik meliputi kelincahan pergerakan ikan dan penyembuhan gejala klinis pada ikan cupang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada percobaan pengaruh bawang putih dalam pakan ikan terhadap gejala klinis ikan cupang (Betta imbelis) membuktikan bahwa penambahan ekstrak bawang putih pada pakan ikan mampu meningkatkan kondisi kesehatan ikan sehingga mampu mempengaruhi pertumbuhan ikan dengan cepat dan dosis perlakuan C mampu mempercepat gejala klinis yang ada pada ikan cupang. Selain itu, tingkat kekeruhan air tinggi dan menyebabkan stres pada ikan, ini dapat berdampak negatif pada kesehatan dan sistem kekebalan ikan cupang dan penambahan ekstrak bawang putih pada pakan buatan dengan dosis 1 ml memberikan hasil yang maksimal dibuktikan dengan ikan yang mengalami pertumbuhan yang cepat dan mampu mengobati gejala klinis yang terdapat pada ikan cupang (Betta imbelis).
Design and optimization of an improved hybrid permanent magnets Vernier machine with less-rare-earth and high torque density
Authors: Li Hui
Published: February 2025

This paper proposes a novel improved hybrid permanent magnet Vernier machine (IHPMVM), which is characterized by less-rare-earth (LRE) and high torque-density. The proposed machine features a hybrid magnet arrangement, which adopts both rare earth (RE) and LRE magnets in one magnetic pole simultaneously. The proposed improved design can reduce the consumptions of RE materials by employing low-cost LRE magnets in place of RE magnets. Besides, the hybrid magnet arrangement design has a good magnetic flux-concentrated effect, resulting in high torque density. Particularly, dummy slots are introduced to achieve a flux modulation effect. This unique design effectively reduces the inevitable leakage flux, thereby further improving the utilization of PMs and torque density. Firstly, the machine configuration and its improved design are introduced and investigated. Then, a multi-objective optimization is carried out to obtain the optimal design of the proposed machine considering comprehensive performance. Furthermore, the preliminary electromagnetic characteristics of the proposed machine are compared and analyzed using finite element (FE) methods, which verifies the effectiveness of the optimization. Finally, the demagnetization risk of the LRE magnets is evaluated. This paper is expected to provide a technical reference for designing LRE machines.
Inference of Bubble Size Distribution in Sediments Based on Sounding by Chirp Signals
Authors: Yang Xiaohong , Zheng Guangying , Wang Fangyong , Zhu Fangwei , Bai Linlang
Published: February 2025

A method is proposed to estimate the bubble void fraction and bubble size distribution in marine sediments based on measured sound speed and attenuation data in gas-bearing sediments. The new inversion approach employs an effective density fluid model, corrected for gas bubble pulsations, as the forward model and represents the unknown gas bubble size distribution using a finite sum of cubic B-splines. An in situ acoustic monitoring experiment was conducted at an intertidal site in the Yellow Sea to investigate gassy sediments and validate the method. The measured sound speed and attenuation show significant fluctuations due to bubble resonance, with resonance peaks shifting to higher frequencies as water depth and hydrostatic pressure increase. This method simultaneously estimates the bubble size distribution from sound speed and attenuation data.
The Polysemy of the Concept of Human Dignity in the Jurisprudence of European Constitutional Courts: A Potential Threat to Human Rights Protection?
Authors: Baudoin Marie-Élisabeth
Published: February 2025

The concept of human dignity is often invoked by constitutional courts in Europe and worldwide, especially in sensitive issues like protecting unborn life, end-of-life decisions, and prisoners’ conditions. However, its interpretation varies significantly across national and supranational bodies, such as the European Court of Human Rights and the European Court of Justice, leading to potential confusion and threats to common European standards. This paper explores whether a universal “language” of rights exists or if current interpretations create a “legal Babel.” Through a comparative analysis of France, Germany, and Hungary, the study illustrates how diverse uses of human dignity affect fundamental rights protection. It argues that while pluralistic interpretations are not inherently dangerous, certain judicial uses of the concept could undermine the coherence of the European legal order and weaken human rights. The paper emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to ensure that human dignity strengthens rather than compromises human rights.
Vox Humana of War: Ukrainian Art Music as a Mode of Resistance (2022–24)
Authors: Tukova Iryna
Published: February 2025

Since 2014, when the Russian war against Ukraine began, and especially after the full-scale invasion started, numerous cultural actions have emerged as acts of Ukrainian cultural resistance. Resistance studies are characterized by their interdisciplinarity, enabling the application of their methodologies across various fields. At the heart of resistance is a refusal to accept oppression. It has been observed that, during the war in Ukraine, composers and their creative works have been resisting both the wartime circumstances and the political narratives propagated by Russia. Generally, artistic creativity stands against the violence and death inherent in war, generating new meanings that reflect and capture the emotions, desires, and hopes of Ukrainians. This article examines theories of resistance to provide a framework for analyzing compositions dedicated to the theme of war, and explores the mode of resistance in Ukrainian art music. Specifically, I focus on the composition Vox Humana (2023) by Roman Grygoriv, written for an MRLS BM-27 Uragan missile and chamber orchestra. Uniquely, this work uses a missile fragment as a musical instrument, illustrating a meaning-making process within the resistance narrative that remains deeply relevant to Ukrainians today.
Music in the Year of Truth: A View on the Contribution of Selected Songs to National Unity during the Velvet Revolution in Slovakia
Authors: Ščepán Michal
Published: February 2025

The term Velvet Revolution denotes the events that took place between 16 November and 29 December 1989 and resulted in overthrowing the long-standing communist regime in Czechoslovakia. This historical milestone is often connected with specific symbols, such as the V sign and the jingling of keys, a gesture signifying that the country unlocked its door to the Western world. Music also played an important role during demonstrations in the squares. Alongside political activists and dissidents, several artists representing various genres of pop, folk, and classical music performed there to support the crowds. Some of the songs sung during those revolutionary days were written in the heat of the moment or shortly before. Others were evergreens without political overtones. As a form of protest or an expression of hope for a better future, they all perfectly captured the atmosphere of this final reckoning with totalitarianism. The artistic activities of some of the participating singers had been restricted under communism and their performances had an even greater effect for that reason. At the same time, the involvement of popular artists was risky for them personally because, if the change of regime had failed, it would probably have meant the end of their careers. Regardless of their previous status, the musical pieces they performed became an essential part of the demonstrations.

This article reflects on the significance of music during the Velvet Revolution as an important persuasive element. Along with a survey of the characteristics of song authors and performers, selected songs will be categorised according to the specific features through which they contributed to national unity in those decisive moments.
The Interdependence of Socio-economic Factors and Media Literacy: Focus on Critical Media Content Analysis and Evaluation
Authors: Rek Mateja , Murko Eva
Published: February 2025

Media literacy is of fundamental importance for democracy, as it enables individuals to better navigate the complexity of digital media, critically evaluate media content and assess the trustworthiness of media representations. By promoting media literacy, societies can counter disinformation, misinformation, oversimplifications and manipulative practices in public discourse, thereby safeguarding principles of informed citizens’ engagement. Structural position of the individual in the socio-economic environment affects their media literacy. As individuals navigate their behaviour, they often draw upon social norms, roles and expectations as reference points for what is considered appropriate conduct. Thus, while individuals exercise agency in their behaviour, their choices contribute to the maintenance and reinforcement of the social structure. In this article, we examine the relationship between socio-economic factors and media literacy, with a particular focus on how an individual’s socio -economic standing influences their ability to critically analyse and evaluate media content. We emphasise that the socio-economic context not only impacts media literacy but also shapes social behaviour in ways that reinforces existing socio -economic boundaries.
Prediction of efficiency of the filled trench in layered soil through artificial neural network
Authors: Naghizadeh M
Published: February 2025

This research paper presents a novel method to predict the efficiency of a geofoam-filled trench
in mitigating ground vibrations within layered soil using an artificial neural network (ANN). This study ex-
tends a parametric investigation conducted by Naghizadehrokni (2022), where they identified key parameters
influencing the trench’s efficiency. A multilayered feedforward neural network employing the backpropagation
training method was developed for the prediction task. The ANN model comprises input variables, including
location, depth, width of the trench, thickness and shear wave velocity of the first layer as well as geofoam type.
With a total of 18,750 data points from the parametric study, the network was trained and validated. The accu-
racy of the trained model was evaluated using separate training, validation, and testing datasets. The optimal
architecture was used to predict previous results, revealing the accuracy and effectiveness of the ANN approach.
Furthermore, the ANN’s predictive performance was compared with finite element model (FEM) results. The
results indicate a high level of accuracy, with a R-value of 0.98 for the regression analysis of the entire dataset.
Buchbesprechung
Authors: Dieter Wilfried
Published: February 2025

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Der Einsatz der Grundstufe der Autogenen Psychotherapie bei SchülerInnen mit verschiedenen persönlichen und leistungsbezogenen Schwierigkeiten
Authors: Katschnig Beate
Published: February 2025

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Du-Furcht und Begehren – Intersubjektivität in der psychotherapeutischen Beziehung
Authors: Boesch Matthias
Published: February 2025

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Zum Stand der Psychotherapie – Allgemeine oder schulgebundene Psychotherapie?
Authors: Tschuschke Volker
Published: February 2025

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Vom Trieb zur Interaktion
Authors: Burian Wilhelm
Published: February 2025

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Propulsion Properties of Electric Sails
Authors: Gimelshein Sergey , Hara Kentaro , Yamashita Yusuke , DeStefano Anthony
Published: February 2025

Multiparametric study of a thrust force exerted on a model electric (E) sail spacecraft by the solar wind is conducted with a particle-in-cell method. Several effects relevant to the thrust performance are examined with the focus on the accuracy of the obtained results, reflected in the improved initial conditions and physically realistic boundary conditions set at the external boundaries and the near field of a tether. These effects include thrust sensitivity to the solar wind density, temperature, and relative velocity between the solar wind and the spacecraft as well as the influence of the tether potential on the resulting thrust force. The dependence of thrust [Formula: see text] on the distance between the spacecraft and the sun [Formula: see text] is found to have an exponential form approximated by [Formula: see text]. Numerical estimates of the electric current to the E-sail tether mesh give values that are on average about 50% higher than those predicted by the orbital motion limited theory. In addition to single tethers, tether arrays are also studied and shown to have lower thrust per tether that that of a single tether.
Destabilize/Stabilize Approach to Experimental Active Flutter Suppression Technology Development
Authors: Berg John K. , Ting Kuang-Ying , Livne Eli , Morgansen Kristi
Published: February 2025

Testing aeroelastic systems close to, at, and beyond their flutter speeds is extremely important for the experimental development of active flutter suppression technology. Such tests make possible the identification, based on input/output measurements, and, in turn, the fine tuning of aeroservoelastic-system mathematical models that would serve as a basis for designing control laws for flutter suppression and for a variety of other active control tasks, such as gust alleviation and ride comfort improvement. Such tests, however, are dangerous, costly, and, in many cases, not possible. This paper presents a safe wind-tunnel and flight-test technique in which, out of an array of multiple control surfaces, some are used, via closed-loop control, to generate deliberate instabilities of desired nature as well as desired dynamic characteristics of an aeroservoelastic system to be studied, whereas other control surfaces are used for the development of the active control technology required to meet active control targets for the resulting systems.
Vorstellungen von religiöser Diversität bei Lehrpersonen und der Unterricht im Fach «Ethik und Religionskunde» an Westschweizer Primarschulen
Authors: Bleisch Petra , Desponds Séverine , Girardet Melissa
Published: February 2025

In der Schweiz hat sich die religiöse Landschaft in den letzten Jahrzehnten deutlich gewandelt. Die Zunahme an Vielfalt, sowohl im Hinblick auf religiöse als auch nicht religiöse Menschen, spiegelt sich im schulischen Kontext durch die Einführung neuer Unterrichtsfächer wider. In der französischsprachigen Schweiz zielt das Fach «éthique et cultures religieuses ECR (Ethik und Religionskunde)» gemäss dem Lehrplan PER darauf ab, Kinder dazu zu befähigen, Offenheit gegenüber Andersartigkeit zu entwickeln und sich Wissen über religiöse Sachverhalte anzueignen. Dies soll sie darauf vorbereiten, in dieser neuen sozialen Realität harmonisch zusammenzuleben.
Dieser Beitrag befasst sich mit den Vorstellungen von religiöser Vielfalt bei Primarschullehrpersonen in den Kantonen Freiburg, Waadt und Wallis in Bezug auf das Unterrichtsfach «Ethique et cultures religieuses (ECR)». Die Analyse zeigt, dass viele Lehrpersonen eine enge Verbindung zwischen der religiösen Vielfalt in der Klassenzusammensetzung und der Relevanz sehen, die sie dem Schulfach ECR beimessen. Die Vorstellungen der Lehrpersonen bezüglich religiöser Diversität beeinflussen auch ihre Beschreibung und den Umgang mit dieser religiösen Vielfalt im Klassenzimmer. Je nach Repräsentation betrachten sie die Vielfalt entweder als Herausforderung, als mehr oder weniger einschränkend, oder aber als interessante Lerngelegenheiten. Darüber hinaus haben die Vorstellungen einen Einfluss darauf, wie die Lehrpersonen ihre Schüler:innen ansprechen.
Novel synthetic phospholipids for the preparation of thiol-responsive liposomes
Authors: Attiach Célest Mordechai , Sebastien Mélanie , Brosset-Heckel Edouard , Cinquerrui Salvatore , Maruani Antoine
Published: February 2025

This study introduces novel thiol-sensitive liposomes using pyridazinedione-based synthetic phospholipids. These formulations are designed to achieve an optimal balance between stability and responsiveness under tumour-specific conditions, enabling triggered release. Characterisation reveals the importance of phospholipid type and chain length in optimising reactivity and stability. This platform shows promise for advancing cancer nanomedicine through precise, stimulus-responsive delivery systems.
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO WETLAND CONSERVATION IN NEPAL: A DETAIL REVIEW
Authors: Thapa Bharat
Published: February 2025

The Nepal Environment Policy and Action Plan (1993) (NEPAP) prioritized the conservation and management of wetlands as one of the most important areas in Nepal. The Nepalese wetlands are referred to as “the kidney of the landscapes.” Wetlands are important for ecosystem services, human existence, economic prosperity, and the earth’s life support system. However, conservation efforts are hampered by the local community’s reliance on wetland resources, poor management participation, and week, undiversified, and unstable livelihoods centered on the direct exploitation of natural resources. This paper includes some information about community participation and role of local people in wetland conservation and management, also focuses in the concept of the wise use of the wetlands by providing equal opportunities based in local people’s participatory management of their wetlands and addresses the innovative approaches of wetland conservation in Nepal.