bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Review of Management, Maternal and Fetal Outcomes in Women with Eclampsia in Kogi Eastern Hospitals, North Central Nigeria
Authors:   Obstetrics and gynecology Department, Kogi State University/Kogi State University Teaching Hospital, Anyigba, Akogu Simon Peterside Onuche
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Eclampsia is defined as the occurrence of convulsion with the syndrome of preeclampsia. Pre-eclampsia is a multi-systemic disease typified by raised blood pressure and proteinuria [1, 2, 3, 20]. This study reviewed Eclampsia management protocols including patients care instructions, oxygen administration, use of antihypertensive, anticonvulsant, maternal outcome and neonatal outcome. This type of enquiry will generate information that will stimulate systems wide appraisals for improvement in the management of Eclampsia. Material and Methods: This is a retrospective case series study. Case files of consecutive cases of eclampsia managed between January 2018 and December 2022 in the 5 hospitals in Kogi East, North central Nigeria were extracted. Using a structured questionnaire, information on bio data, relevant obstetrics characteristics, case management and outcome were obtained and analyzed. Results: Majority of parturient are in the age range of 20 – 34 years (43.7%). There were 3321 deliveries. 135 of the women had eclampsia while 11 women died from complications of eclampsia. The maternal mortality ratio due to eclampsia is 332 per 100,000 live births. The case fatality rate for eclampsia in this study is 8.2%, the incidence of eclampsia is 41 case per 1000 live births. This review of the management of Eclampsia showed sub optimal practices. Conclusion: The incidence of eclampsia, the case fatality rate and maternal mortality due to eclampsia are unacceptably high compare to the developed societies [1, 2]. We need to improve on maternity services for antenatal care, positive pregnancy experience and early intervention.
Prevalence of Hypothermia and Associated Factors Among Neonates Visiting Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Asella Teaching and Referral Hospital, Asella, South East Ethiopia
Authors:   Department of Pediatrics and Child Health Bule Hora University Hospital and Medical College, Chiri Abdureshid Kedir ,   Bule Hora, Oromia, Ethiopia
Published: December 2024

Background: Hypothermia is the reduction in the body temperature (below 36.5°C). It is a global problem but it showed a higher prevalence in developing countries (>90%) and contributes to a substantial proportion of neonatal mortality. Objective: To assess the prevalence and associated factors of neonatal hypothermia among newborns admitted to the NICU of Asella Referral Hospital. Methods and Materials: Institution-based retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted from September to October 2022. The data was collected from mother and newborn charts using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data were cleaned, coded, entered in EPI-info version 7.2, and exported to Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 for analysis. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression and crude and adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval were computed. Variables that had a significant association in multivariate logistic regression were taken as a factor of neonatal hypothermia. Result: Of 189 neonates included in the study, 137 (72.4%) had neonatal hypothermia. Low birth weight (AOR=7.94; 95% CI: 27, 27.71), pre-term delivery (AOR=2.99; 95% CI: 1.73, 12.23), bathing the neonate before 24 hours (AOR=5.12; 95% CI: 1.02, 25.68), not starting breastfeeding within 1 hour of birth (AOR=4.09; 95% CI: 1.27, 13.23), no skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth (AOR=20.98; 95% CI: 1.69, 259.68), neonates who received CPR (AOR=4.17, 95% CI: 1.15, 15.02), and neonates born in a room not having radian heater (AOR=5.14; 95% CI: 2.03, 12.66) showed significant association with neonatal hypothermia. Conclusion: In this study, the proportion of hypothermia was high. Therefore, special attention is needed for the thermal care of preterm neonates, Low birth weight, and neonates receiving CPR. There should be strict adherence to WHO recommendations like warm resuscitation, skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding within one hour, and delaying bathing of the neonate.
A Comparative Study of Topiramate and Botulinum Toxin in Reducing Migraine Disability in Patients with Chronic Migraine
Authors:   Internal Medicine Department, Clínica-Hospital Mérida/Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida, Mexico, Solís-Tun Erick-Eduardo
Published: December 2024

Background: Chronic migraine (CM) is a highly debilitating neurological condition that requires effective treatment. Topiramate and botulinum toxin are widely used for management and prevention. However, comparative data on treatment escalation in patients with treatment-resistant CM and incobotulinum toxin A (inco-BTX-A, Xeomin®) remain limited. The Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS) questionnaire is a valuable tool for objectively quantifying the impact of migraines on daily functioning. This study aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of topiramate and inco-BTX-A in terms of their effectiveness in reducing disability associated with treatment-resistant CMs. Methods: This comparative, observational study evaluated the effectiveness of topiramate and botulinum toxin in reducing MIDAS scores in patients with CM who had previously failed initial treatments. Patients were divided into three groups: group 1 (topiramate to inco-BTX-A), group 2 (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs/NSADIs to topiramate), and group 3 (NSAIDs to inco-BTX-A). Data collection included demographic features and MIDAS scores before and after treatment. Results: A total of 96 patients were included, with a predominance of female patients (85.41%). Group 1(n=39) showed a significant reduction in MIDAS scores 4.1 ± 2.88, t-statistic = 8.89 (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference between Group 2 (n=39) and Group 3 (n=18), with a p-value of 0.0545. Conclusions: Topiramate and inco-BTX-A effectively reduced MIDAS scores in patients with CM, particularly in those with treatment resistance. While groups 2 and 3 showed similar outcomes, inco-BTX-A demonstrated a more significant effect in group 1, suggesting its potential as an effective treatment for treatment-resistant CM.
Occlusal Diagnosis and Treatment for a Patient with Unconscious Mouth Opening Disability: A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Comprehensive Dental Care Unit, School of Life Dentistry, Nippon Dental University, Tokyo, Japan, Torii Kengo
Published: December 2024

An occlusal analysis was performed on a patient with unconscious mouth opening disability, and abnormal occlusion was found. Occlusal splint therapy was performed, however, this was ineffective. After that, occlusal position correcting therapy was performed, and the opening disability disappeared. As a result of occlusal analysis, it was speculated that the patient's opening disability was due to contracture of the masticatory muscles.
A Landmark Crime of Poisoning
Authors:   Guglielmo Marconi University, Department of Human Sciences, Meledandri Giovanni
Published: December 2024

The account of Germanicus' death plays out in Roman history as a true detective story. The affair contains more than one mysterious aspect and only through the words of the historians who have handed down the story is it possible to propose an interpretation of what happened. The paper proposes a critical, textual medical and legal analysis of the ancient sources aimed at formulating a contextualized hypothesis on poisoning as the most likely cause of Germanicus' sudden death, thus eliminating him from succession to the Roman Empire and paving the way for Caligula. Julius Caesar Germanicus died on Oct. 10th 19 C.E., in Epidaphne near Antioch of Syria, under mysterious circumstances, at the age of 33, during the Principate of Tiberius. He himself invoked poisoning. The results of the analysis supported the venom hypothesis, which is basically recognized and endorsed by all the four quoted authors. In conclusion, the hypothesis that Germanicus fell victim to a criminal plot that used the crime of poisoning to exclude him from the succession looks to be textually supported.
University-run learning and teaching blogs
Authors: Kozar Olga , Arthur Lucy , Hall Rhiannon , Liu Danny
Published: December 2024

Providing relevant information, professional development and just-in-time support to a diverse group of teaching staff is a challenge facing many modern universities. A ‘typical’ university instructor today is time-poor, relatively isolated and has a limited capacity to engage in professional development and/or community building. Moreover, most of the teaching in Australian universities is performed by sessional staff (May, Strachan, & Peetz, 2013; Rothengatter & Hil, 2013), who are often not remunerated for professional development. A contemporary approach by which universities seem to be addressing the above issues is the learning and teaching blog. Such publications are adopted by an increasing number of institutions in Australia and internationally, however, little has been documented about their practices. This benchmarking study presents a survey of 12 learning and teaching blogs from Australian and overseas institutions and seeks to shed light on common types of content and topics, as well as the purpose and authorship of such blogs. The findings can be used to inform planning and development of university-run learning and teaching blogs.
Digital disruption meets the academic timetable
Authors: Jorre de St Jorre Trina , Oliver Beverley , Chamberlain Jeff
Published: December 2024

Many universities claim to provide flexible learning opportunities, but most still require students to keep pace with prescribed curriculum delivery and assessment deadlines, and few have disrupted the academic calendar. In this paper, we report on an innovation called ‘Start anytime’ that was purposefully designed to break from a trimester model and instead give students the flexibility to study in their own space and pace online. Here we report on measures put in place to support students during self-paced online study, and share insights from research investigating students’ expectations and experience of ‘Start anytime’. For many students, the self-management required for self-paced study was a challenge, but for most students those challenges were out weighted by the benefits of flexible learning. Importantly, the majority of students thought that access to learning support and teaching staff was the same or better in ‘Start anytime’ units than in a timetabled unit, and many students found that self-paced study was easier and more enjoyable. Thus, we have shown that where it is carefully designed and supported, self-paced online learning and disruption of the academic calendar, can have considerable benefits for experienced adult learners who have difficulty fitting study around their busy lives.
Surveying the digital literacy landscape for academic and professional staff in higher education
Authors: Huber Elaine , Shalavin Courtney
Published: December 2024

In order to produce digitally literate graduates, it is necessary for institutions to have digitally literate staff. While this statement seems clear, the commitment and approach of Australian Higher Education institutions to professional learning focused on digital literacies is not. This paper describes initial steps towards clarifying the place of digital literacies in the context of professional learning for higher education staff. The researchers canvassed 31 higher education websites to identify institutional approaches, and conducted a targeted literature review to uncover models and practices that could have transposal value to institutions. This paper reports on which institutions are publicly committed, which units are typically responsible for digital literacy, the reasoning for institutional approaches and key themes in pedagogical designs. It is the beginning of a conversation, in an effort to distil the muddy waters that digital literacies occupies and generate greater transparency and understanding between educators in the Australian Higher Education context.
‘From [virtual] classroom to boardroom’
Authors: Kerr Anthony , Wijeratne Aaron , Kalendra Diane , Wegner Danilo , Marchand Julien
Published: December 2024

The Australian Institute of Business (AIB) exclusively serves the needs of working adults and seeks to deliver life-changing experiences for students through a contemporary and practical curriculum delivered online. A key feature of its MBA is a final capstone subject whereby students apply the knowledge acquired during the degree to a business issue in a professional context. Adult learning has been found to be most effective when knowledge is constructed based on workplace problems. However, as industry practitioners, many students find this challenging and have historically struggled with the research-based nature of the capstone subject.
 
This paper reflects on how the MBA Project was re-conceptualised to help students navigate the challenging waters of a final research project. Guided by a coaching mind-set, we experimented with a range of online tools within an andragogical framework to create effective learning activities and engage students to address contemporary issues in their workplace. Not only did this revised capstone achieve the highest completion rate of all the MBA subjects offered, it had a positive influence on student engagement, learning and their overall educational experience as more than 90 percent of students ‘safely reached port’ and completed their MBA.
Dipping our toes into the Open Seas
Authors: Jones Hazel , Brown Carolyn
Published: December 2024

Adopting Open Education Practice is one example of innovation in online and blended learning. This paper describes how combining a desire to improve student experience and learning, with educational technology use and Open Education Practice led to development of a renewable assignment for a fully online course. The collaborative process is explained, outlining the impetus for the change, the context of the course and the steps taken to design and develop a new assignment utilising Open Education Resources. The assignment, a video presentation, is one component of a major course redevelopment that has been occurring iteratively over a number of sessions. The impetus for the course redesign was a need to improve student retention, results and experience and the process was supported by a DOER Fellowship. Both the Educational Designer and academic involved in the development gained new skills and knowledge of Open Education Practice and early anecdotal evidence is that students appreciated the new assessment and believe this had deepened their learning in the course. Lessons learned include the importance of collaboration across a diverse team and that there are likely to be some minor issues that need to be rectified following initial offerings.
Building institutional cultures of innovation in technology enhanced learning:
Authors: Jenkins Martin , Walker Richard , Voce Julie
Published: December 2024

This paper discusses recent developments in technology enhanced learning (TEL) across the UK higher education (HE) sector and considers the extent to which innovative practices have been able to flourish. In the context of an increasingly competitive marketplace for student recruitment, we explore the tension that HE institutions are now facing between establishing consistency in course provision as a way of satisfying student expectations, whilst at the same time encouraging academic staff to experiment and innovate with learning technologies, with the accompanying risks that this may present to the reception of learning methods.
Utilising learning analytics for study success in higher education
Authors: Ifenthaler Dirk , Yin-Kim Yau Jane
Published: December 2024

This study examined the utilisation of learning analytics to support study success in higher education. The main research question was to identify whether there is a link between learning analytics and the respective intervention measures to increase study success at higher education institutions. The systematic review included empirical studies conducted during the past five years. Search terms identified 6,220 articles from various scientific sources. After duplicated articles were removed, there were 3,163 articles remaining. Each of the articles were screened and the inclusion criteria (e.g., peer- reviewed, rigorous research findings) limited the key studies to 41 articles. This paper presents an overview of the results of this systematic review. It is concluded that evidence can be found supporting the use of learning analytics to support study success in higher education. However, study success may not be exclusively the result of the use of learning analytics but also some additional means of technological or institutional support. The findings also suggest a wider adoption of learning analytics systems as well as work towards standardisation of learning analytics procedures which can be integrated into existing digital learning environments.
The voices of autism
Authors: Grimley Michael , Moss Timothy , Donaldson Emma , Hogan Eoghan
Published: December 2024

While Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) launched with great optimism and the promise of transforming higher education, their implementation has often failed to realise this potential. Across the sector, MOOCs typically attract an audience of already-educated participants with a curiosity for learning that ranges across multiple topics and issues; many engage with multiple courses. This community often do not present with the commitment required to expend the mental effort to achieve completion, and completion rates of 5-10% are not atypical. Given such low rates of completion, it has been argued that MOOCs are simply a fad, of poor quality and low retention (Haggard, 2013).
However, relatively few MOOCs have been developed within Australia that leverage the opportunities provided by free, large-scale educational platforms to address the learning needs of specific communities. This paper reports on the development and delivery of such a MOOC, focusing on raising awareness of the lived experience of individuals with autism, designed for and with the autism community. Utilising MOOC technologies to meet the information and support needs of a specific community demonstrated participation and completion rates significantly above those reported in traditional MOOCs, and points to new directions and purposes for large, open learning environments.
Advancing cultures of innovation
Authors: Englund Claire , Price Linda
Published: December 2024

To cope with the rapidly changing Higher Education climate, teachers need the agency to act proactively to initiate and steer changes to meet their needs. The results of this study indicate that transformative agency emerges when teachers are given the opportunity to analyse, envision and redesign their practice collaboratively with the help of mediating conceptual tools. This has implications for academic development, suggesting that activities providing a ‘third space’ for discussion and criticism of current practices is needed to support the development of agency thus creating a culture of innovative practice.
Procedural and conceptual confusion in a discovery-based digital learning environment
Authors: De Barba Paula G. , Kennedy Gregor , Trezise Kelly
Published: December 2024

Confusion has been found beneficial to learning in specific conditions. However, the roles of procedural and conceptual confusion in such conditions are still unknown. This paper presents a preliminary study investigating the relationship between procedural and conceptual confusion and their impact on learning processes and outcomes in a non-challenging online task. Participants completed an online predict- observe-explain task on star lifecycles, which included a star simulation. One group watched a video tutorial on how to use the simulation prior to the task (n=22), while the control group did not (n=22). The tutorial group reported higher confidence and lower challenge in using the simulation compared to the control group. The tutorial group also reported higher confidence towards the concept being learnt than the control group, although no differences were found on concept challenge. However, these differences on conceptual and procedural confidence and challenge did not impact time spent on the simulation, use of self-regulatory skills or learning outcomes. Implications for future studies are discussed.
Towards understanding of student engagement in blended learning
Authors: Brown Cheryl , Davis Niki , Sotardi Valerie , Vidal William
Published: December 2024

In this paper we report on our research exploring undergraduate distance students’ experiences of engagement in a context that is blended with on-campus peers and incorporates work-based learning. Drawing on interviews of educators, a survey and focus groups with students we seek to build a picture of what engagement in learning means in the current Aotearoa New Zealand context and unravel some of the contradictions and complexities in what constitutes effective learning and teaching. This paper provides an overview of the study including a review of the way engagement has been conceptualised in online and blended learning contexts over the past decade. Findings suggest that for students, flexibility is paramount and that digital tools did support this along with helping in understanding, independence of learning and enjoyment. Students also foregrounded other less visible learning strategies and the importance of peer support outside of the classroom. There was also a link between students sense of wellbeing, inclusion and/or belonging (related to their feelings and emotions) and digital tools.
Designing a video playing interface for second language learners
Authors: Alghamdi Emad A. , Otaif Fahad , Gruba Paul
Published: December 2024

With an unprecedent use of videos in education, several video playing interfaces have been proposed to enhance video learning. However, little research to date has explored how video playing interfaces should be designed for the need of language learners. In this pilot study, we explored how language learners utilize and interact with different types of macro- and micro-scaffolding features while they watch academic lectures and government advertisements. We elicited the learners’ thought processes and tracked their interactions with the scaffolding features in several prototypes of video playing interface. The analyses revealed some important findings concerning scaffolding in video learning, most notably being the video type and the difficulty of its content seem to effect how language learners use micro-and macro-scaffolding. Based on the findings, we propose a new video playing interface.
The dimensions of being open
Authors: Bossu Carina , Stagg Adrian , Cowling Michael , Peachey Valerie , Lindsay Julie
Published: December 2024

Based on the concept of a continuum of openness, this session will respond to the Australian contextualisation of Open Educational Practices (OEP) in higher education, and openness more broadly within different institutions. This will be undertaken through brief cases of implementation at the panellists’ institutions, with an invitation to the audience to expand, and contribute to, the ongoing Australian OEP dialogue. The complexity, considerations for engagement, and practical examples will be considered to catalyse discussion with the audience. The panel will also discuss possible challenges facing practitioners and their institutions, and opportunities to explore future directions, as well as the roles the OEP SIG, as part of the ASCILITE community, could play in progressing and nurturing OEP developments in Australia.
Feniks z popiołów, czyli o sensach ciałopalenia w czasach pól popielnicowych
Authors: Gralak Tomasz
Published: December 2024

The development of cremation in Central Europe is related to a broader cultural change in these areas at the turn of the second and third periods of the Bronze Age. The circle of urnfield cultures in a general framework was created in areas where grave cultures had previously developed. The new culture also means an ideological change, which is indicated by the new way of treating the dead. The information and values carried by the cremation ceremony were visualized through fire and props ‒ ceramic urns and other vessels. So, it was a combination of two different traditions. The first one, related to fire, referred to a complex of meanings associated with the glow of heavenly bodies. The second one concerned beliefs about the regenerative power and fertility of the earth. In turn, performative activities undertaken during the funeral, i.e., joint consumption, were intended to establish the status of the mourners. This type of rite conveys very similar content to inhumation in grave cultures.
Elementy scytyjskiego dziedzictwa kulturowego upamiętnione na ukraińskich monetach okolicznościowych
Authors: Lajsner Włodzimierz
Published: December 2024

The Scythians were people living in the steppe areas of the Black Sea. They did not leave direct successors but their cultural heritage is a part of the Ukrainian historiography. Ukraine emphasizes its own cultural traditions, including that of the steppe peoples, and seeks its identity among them. In this connection, they refer to the barrow burials of the Scythian aristocracy containing numerous valuable items, including those imported from the Greek workshops and which could indicate high social status. Under the grave embankments, archaeologists discovered numerous gold wares of high craftsmanship, considered works of ancient art. Some of these were commemorated on 9 Ukrainian commemorative coins from 2000–2018. Coins issued by the National Bank of Ukraine are an expression of historical policy based on the heritage of Scythian culture.
Edukacja archeologiczna na przykładzie działalności Koła Archeologicznego przy Szkole Podstawowej im. Mikołaja Kopernika w Biadkach (woj. wielkopolskie)
Authors: Przepiórka Paulina , Filipowicz Patrycja
Published: December 2024

In the article, we discuss the role of archaeological education on the example of the activities of the Archaeological Club at the Mikołaj Kopernik Primary School in Biadki, in the Wielkopolska Voivodeship. The establishment of the Club was the aftermath of a community archaeology project carried out in the village in 2021. We present the aims, methods and results of the activities of this club, which aims to promote knowledge about the past and develop interest in archaeology among students and dispel myths about it. This example shows how archaeological education can be an effective tool to enrich the teaching process and arouse interest in this field of study.
Grodzisko z wczesnej epoki żelaza w Rogaczewie Wielkim, gm. Krzywiń, pow. kościański (stan. 22, AZP 60-27/129). Wyniki wstępnych badań weryfikacyjnych	223
Authors: Krzepkowski Marcin , Szczurek Grzegorz , Golis Artur , Rybicki Robert
Published: December 2024

This paper discusses the preliminary results of research on a newly discovered Early Iron Age defensive structure in southern Wielkopolska [Great Poland]. So far, the scope of work on the site at Rogaczewo Wielkie, Kościan District, has been limited to a comprehensive analysis of archival material, LiDAR data, surface research and a small survey trench. The obtained results of radiocarbon dating make it possible to include the Rogaczewo settlement in the catalogue of Wielkopolska fortified settlements of the Hallstatt period. The research, which will be continued, provide an excellent example of model cooperation between archaeological circles and institutions and enthusiasts who are not professionally involved in the protection of archaeological cultural heritage.
Dental caries and antemortem tooth loss in Late Antique caucasian Iberia: A bioarchaeological study of Dusheti municipality and Great Mtskheta
Authors: Tavartkiladze Nino
Published: December 2024

This bioarchaeological study investigates the prevalence of dental caries and antemortem tooth loss (AMTL) in Late Antique populations of Dusheti municipality and Great Mtskheta in the Caucasus region of Georgia. Dental health data from 75 individuals and 666 examined teeth were analyzed to understand the relationships between dental pathologies, sex, age, and geographical location. Statistical analyses, including chi-square tests, were conducted to assess differences in caries and AMTL frequencies between sexes and regions. The results revealed significant disparities in dental health between Dusheti and Mtskheta, with higher AMTL prevalence observed in Dusheti. Furthermore, age and sex disparities in dental health were identified, with middle-aged adults exhibiting higher AMTL frequency and males demonstrating a higher prevalence of dental caries. These findings highlight the importance of considering historical, socio-economic, and geopolitical factors in understanding oral health outcomes in Late Antique populations. Further interdisciplinary research is recommended to enhance our understanding of oral health dynamics in ancient societies.
UATV: Ukraine’s Voice on the Information Battlefield
Authors: Dzholos Oleh
Published: December 2024

This article describes the important role that international broadcasting has played since its inception in promoting state sovereignty and reducing foreign propaganda in information warfare, with a particular focus on Ukraine. The author provides a thorough overview of the historical development of international broadcasting in Ukraine and how it has evolved since the Russian annexation of Crimea, the occupation of Donbass, and the full-scale invasion. While research in the field has been dominated by analyses of ‘traditional’ or ‘mainstream’ media, such as radio and television, this article analyses how the Ukrainian International Broadcasting UATV English on YouTube and Facebook social media platforms have functioned over the first six months since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The author finds UATV effective in restricting the aggressor’s propaganda in the Western media space, pointing out the lack of activity in Asia-Pacific and the strategic importance of ensuring the presence of Ukrainian International Broadcasting in the Asia-Pacific region.
Practices of Co-censorship: The Bilateral Control of Italian-Yugoslavian Co-productions
Authors: Di Chiara Francesco , Noto Paolo
Published: December 2024

This paper investigates the connections between the film censorship systems of Italy and Yugoslavia, two countries that in the post-war years had different political and economic structures, but were involved in frequent collaborations that were first formalized in the co-production agreements signed in 1957. The underlying hypothesis is that censorship functions as both a repressive and enabling agency, insofar as it facilitates the negotiation of cultural, industrial, and ideological issues. Archival documents preserved in Rome and Belgrade, namely those of the Direzione Generale dello Spettacolo and the Savezna Komisija za Pregled Filmova, the bodies responsible for censorship in the respective countries, are used to reconstruct the cases of film made in collaboration between Italy and Yugoslavia and that therefore passed through the control of the authorities of both countries, such as Kapo (Gillo Pontecorvo, 1961), The Great War (Mario Monicelli, 1959) and War and Peace (King Vidor, 1956).
Distinctive features of a senior’s face from a communicative perspective
Authors: Kowalewska Kinga
Published: December 2024

This research is the first step of a project concerning a comparative analysis of the image of the elderly present in public space of Warsaw and Berlin. The primary aim of the study was to analyse the seniors’ faces in order to identify the determinants of the corporeal physicality of the human face on the basis of which a given face is classified as belonging to an elderly person. The next goal was to construct an optimal model of the senior’s face based on the set of the recognised determinants. The ultimate objective was to develop a feature- based algorithm which will be used in the objectified process of identifying and categorising faces in terms of age. The algorithm will be further applied in the project regarding visual communication, where messages available in public space should be selected according to the criterion of presenting the elderly. The research method was a diagnostic survey and for the data collection, a survey questionnaire was used as a tool. The work was supported by the National Science Centre, Poland, under the research project “The image of older adults in the public space of Warsaw and Berlin” no UMO-2021/43/B/HS2/01288.
Nikolai Gumilev’s Italian poems: The quest for image
Authors: Nowaczyk Olga Adelajda
Published: December 2024

This article analyzes the Italian poems of Nikolai Gumilev, with particular regard to the use of ekphrasis and ekphrastic vision. The poetic cycle in question marks a pivotal stage in author’s artistic path, relating to the foundation of Acmeism – a short-lived, yet influential, phenomenon within Russian Modernism. The analysis shows how programmatic quest for spatial and visual poetry grounded in literary tradition relates to the phenomenon of Italian literary travel.
Polska neofilologia w obliczu zmian cywilizacyjnych zachodzących w XXI wieku: Krótki esej historyczno-diagnostyczno-prognostyczny
Authors: Puppel Stanisław
Published: December 2024

W artykule omówione są pokrótce zmiany w obrębie polskiej neofilologii, które następowały w ciągu ponad półwiecza jej stopniowego rozwoju. Rozwój ten rozpoczął w okresie tzw. odwilży 1956 roku etap obsługi dydaktycznej słuchaczy typu wąsko neofilologicznego, przygotowujących się przede wszystkim do zawodu nauczyciela w zakresie języków nierodzimych, początkowo tzw. ‚ciężkich’ języków naturalnych (angielski, francuski, niemiecki i rosyjski). Rozwinięty został tzw. klasyczny (ortodoksyjny) nurt neofilologii, obejmujący początkowo językoznawstwo, literaturoznawstwo i glottodydaktykę. Został on później uzupełniony o równie ważny komponent translatologiczny. W tym cztero-składnikowym kształcie nurt ortodoksji neofilologicznej przetrwał do dnia dzisiejszego. Tymczasem powstała w XXI wieku potrzeba uzupełnienia programu studiów neofilologicznych o elementy niezwiązane bezpośrednio z tym nurtem, gdyż zaczął przeważać nowy typ słuchaczy tych studiów, pragnących rozwijać kompetencje kulturowo-językowo-komunikacyjne zdecydowanie poza zawodem nauczyciela języków nierodzimych, a więc w profilu ogólnoneofilologicznym. Taki rozwój programów nauczania jest zgodny z profilem studiów neofilologicznych rozwijanym w Unii Europejskiej. W artykule przedstawiono szczegółowy zestaw zagadnień, które powinien zawierać nowy program studiów neofilologicznych. Jednocześnie podkreślono dodanie do istniejącego nurtu ortodoksji neofilologicznej konieczność rozwoju kompetencji ogólnoneofilologicznej obejmującej sprawności kulturowo-językowo-komunikacyjnych i konieczność poprawienia ogólnego dobrostanu komunikacyjnego słuchaczy studiów neofilologicznych w Polsce.
Prediction of surface heating effect on non-equilibrium homogeneous condensation in supersonic nozzle using CFD method
Authors: Man Yi
Published: December 2024

To get better industrial equipment, one must understand the different phenomena within a machine. Non-equilibrium condensation is one of the natural phenomena happening in the process, thereby affecting flow behavior; the concept is vital in the understanding and optimizing machinery applied in industries. The present investigation focuses on the surface heating method, more precisely using the constant heat flux in the context of NEC inside a supersonic nozzle. The results indicate that the heat flux method can delay the droplet nucleation and growth inside the nozzle. However, this should be considered to a limit due to the raise of temperature at the nozzle wall. The rise in heat flux has reduced the Liquid Mass Fraction (LMF) within the nozzle. The LMF at the nozzle outlet and center line is determined to be 0.075, 0.072, and 0.068 for the adiabatic condition, 200 kW/m2 flux, and 400 kW/m2 flux, respectively. The heat flux also influences the flow pattern. With an increase in heat flux, the condensation shock wave is shifted downstream, decreasing its intensity.
Effect of tempering temperature on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Q125 shale gas casing steel
Authors: Wang Jiaojiao , Guo Taiyu , Gao Yunzhe , Wang Jian , Zhou Yuqing , Wu Xiaolong , Zhao Linlin
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the effects of tempering temperature on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Q125 grade shale gas casing steel using experimental methods such as optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. The results show that during the tempering process at 500–560°C, the morphology of the quenched laths gradually disappeared and the microstructure gradually recovered. Carbides precipitate from lamellar structures and gradually transform into short rod-like and fine dispersed spherical shapes, mainly distributed along the prior austenite grain boundaries (PAGB) and lath boundaries, accompanied by a decrease in dislocation density. At a tempering temperature of 530°C, the steel exhibited optimum overall mechanical properties, with a tensile strength of 961 MPa, yield strength of 921 MPa, and impact energy of 138.9 J. Within the tempering range of 500–560°C, the macroscopic tensile fracture surfaces exhibited obvious necking and delamination, with a microscopic morphology characterized by dimples accompanied by secondary cracks and tearing ridges. Both the initiation and propagation zones of the impact fracture surfaces exhibited dimple features, indicating good ductility. Microcracks and micropores observed in the longitudinal section of the tensile fracture are distributed along the PAGB or lath boundaries, with carbides located at the interfaces, reducing the interfacial energy.
Optimizing conventional machining process parameters for A713 aluminum alloy using Taguchi method and passive optical network for data transmission
Authors: Sharma Vikas , Kumar Sachin , Bhardwaj Vivek
Published: December 2024

This study focuses on optimizing machining parameters for A713 aluminum alloy, renowned for its high strength-to-weight ratio but challenging to machine with precision. Using the Taguchi method, key parameters – cutting speed, feed rate, and depth of cut – are optimized to improve surface finish, tool life, and dimensional accuracy. An L9 orthogonal array is applied to enhance experimental efficiency. Furthermore, the integration of Passive Optical Network (PON) technology facilitates real-time data monitoring and transmission, enabling continuous feedback and timely adjustments. This hybrid approach of Taguchi optimization and PON technology achieves superior machining performance, boosting surface quality and operational efficiency. The research highlights how modern data transmission solutions like PON can enhance traditional optimization methods, providing a scalable framework for advanced machining processes in industrial applications.
Maternal and neonatal short-term outcome after vaginal breech delivery >36 weeks of gestation with and without MRI-based pelvimetric measurements: a Hannover retrospective cohort study
Authors: Maschke Sabine K. , Steinkasserer Lena , Renz Diane , von Kaisenberg Constantin , Hillemanns Peter , Brodowski Lars
Published: December 2024

Objectives

Planning the mode of delivery of a full-term breech singleton remains a challenging task. The aim of this work is to compare the neonatal and maternal short-term outcomes after planned vaginal delivery and caesarean section and to evaluate the influence of an MRI pelvimetry on the short-term outcomes in order to provide appropriate advice to pregnant women with breech presentation.

Methods

This is a retrospective monocentric analysis of all deliveries with singleton pregnancies from breech presentation >36 + 0 weeks of gestation between 08/2021 and 09/2023. Short-term maternal and neonatal morbidity data were collected for intended vaginal deliveries and caesarean sections. Neonatal and maternal short-term outcomes of intended vaginal deliveries with and without MRI pelvimetry were compared.

Results

In the planned vaginal delivery group, APGAR scores and arterial umbilical cord pH were significantly lower than in the planned caesarean group. The rate of asphyxia was similar in both groups. Although not significant, the rate of NICU admission was higher in the vaginal birth group (6.7 % vs. 2.7 %; p=0.27), and infants born by caesarean remained in the NICU longer (1.3 % vs. 1.8 %; p=1.0). Neonates born to women who underwent MRI prior to attempted vaginal delivery had better short-term neonatal outcomes and shorter NICU stays compared with women who did not undergo MRI, after multivariate analysis for fetal birth weight, parity, and gestational age.

Conclusions

Vaginal breech delivery is associated with lower APGAR scores and umbilical arterial pH compared with caesarean section but does not result in increased neonatal asphyxia or NICU admission. Length of stay in the NICU is shorter when a newborn is admitted after vaginal delivery. MRI pelvimetry may improve the outcome of the newborn by further selection.
Seed regeneration aided by nanomaterials in a climate change scenario: A comprehensive review
Authors: Chadha Utkarsh , Zablotny Kinga , Mallampati Aishwarya , Pawar Harshal Gopal , Batcha M. Asfer , Gokula Preethi S. K. , Arunchandra A. Naga Sai , Choudhury Moharana , Singh Bhanu Pratap
Published: December 2024

Nanotechnology has demonstrated its potential for advancing sustainable agriculture. This article explores new advancements in nanotechnology in agriculture, including plant extraction and validation, by emphasizing nano-fertilizers, nano-pesticides, nano-biosensors, and nanoenergy recycling processes. Nanomaterials are important for the formation, transport, and degradation of soil toxins and are a fundamental starting point for various biotic and abiotic rehabilitation processes. Research on nanoparticles’ remediation applications and soil stay insufficient and are generally restricted. When integrated into agricultural systems, nanomaterials may influence the soil quality and plant development examined by setting their impacts on supplement discharge in target soils, soil biota, soil natural matter, and plant morphological and physiological reactions. The current research works show that the seed coat acts as a barrier to nanomaterial penetration, in which both the seed coat and cell wall allowed easy water passage. Additionally, the uptake, movement, and associated defense mechanisms of nanomaterials within plants have been investigated. Future research directions have been identified to further the study toward the sustainable development of nano-enabled agriculture.
Nutrition literacy among women participating in a community kitchen program in Antioquia, Colombia: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Sherer Erin L. , Conroy Stephen , Bateson Charlotte , Storts Adam , Gonzalez Paola
Published: December 2024

This study assessed nutrition literacy levels among women in Antioquia, Colombia, using the Nutrition Literacy Assessment Tool – Spanish (NLit-S) to evaluate both overall and domain-specific nutrition literacy. This was a cross-sectional study of female participants in community kitchens in Antioquia, Colombia. The NLit-S provided scores for overall nutrition literacy and six specific domains: Nutrition and Health, Food Groups, Energy Sources in Food, Household Food Measurements, Food Labels and Numeracy, and Consumer Skills. Results from the assessment are divided into three categories: the likelihood of poor nutrition literacy (NLit-S score ≤ 28), the possibility of poor nutrition literacy (NLit-S score 29–38), and the likelihood of good nutrition literacy (NLit-S score ≥ 39). The overall scores of the NLit-S indicate that there is likely poor nutrition literacy among the women who participated in the study. The low levels of nutrition literacy indicate a significant public health challenge in Antioquia, Colombia, and suggest that there is a need for targeted nutrition education programs, especially programs designed to address the gaps in knowledge related to food measurements, nutrition label comprehension, and overall dietary practices. Enhancing nutrition literacy among women in Antioquia could lead to improved dietary choices and better health outcomes for the community.
Die Umsetzung des UNESCO-Übereinkommens zur Erhaltung des immateriellen Kulturerbes von 2003 in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Authors: Jojo Tolin
Published: December 2024

Unter dem Motto „Wissen. Können. Weitergeben“ setzt die Bundesrepublik Deutschland das UNESCO-Übereinkommen zur Erhaltung des immateriellen Kulturerbes mit verschiedenen Aktivitäten, Programmen und Projekten um. Hierfür koordiniert seit 2012 die Geschäftsstelle Immaterielles Kulturerbe bei der Deutschen UNESCO-Kommission e.V. das innerstaatliche Auswahlverfahren für das Bundesweite Verzeichnis des Immateriellen Kulturerbes und für die UNESCO-Listen des Immateriellen Kulturerbes. Von der Notwendigkeit der Gemeinschaftsbeteiligung bis zur Identifizierung kultureller Vielfalt macht der Artikel die Vorteile eines partizipativen Ansatzes sichtbar und erörtert die besonderen Herausforderungen und Chancen, die sich in einer vielfältigen kulturellen Landschaft und föderalen Struktur in Deutschland ergeben.
Museen und ihre Verantwortung für die Bewahrung des immateriellen Kulturerbes
Authors: Lüdtke Hartwig
Published: December 2024

Das Museum ist die ideale Partnerinstitution für die Idee der Bewahrung des immateriellen Kulturerbes. Es bewahrt, präsentiert und erläutert die zugehörigen Werkzeuge und die Ausstattung sowie die gegebenenfalls produzierten Werkstücke. Zugleich kann das Museum durch Vorführungen und Mitmachaktionen im Sinne einer Wiederaufführung das immaterielle kulturelle Erbe auch vergangener Epochen erlebbar machen. In besonderer Weise war dieser Gedanke bereits in der frühen Phase der Gründung vieler Freilichtmuseen in der Zeit um 1900 Bestandteil der Museumskonzeptionen. Dabei ist das Museum primär ein Ort des analogen Erlebnisses, wie auch die Pflege des ICH zumeist eine analoge Aktivität ist, die in der Regel nicht virtuell substituiert werden kann. Für die Erörterung dieses Themas wird in erster Linie auf Beispiele aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum zurückgegriffen.
Immaterielles Kulturerbe im Strukturwandel
Authors: Meißner Marlen
Published: December 2024

Das Potenzial von immateriellem Kulturerbe (IKE) für die Unterstützung gesellschaftlicher Wandlungsprozesse hin zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung und als Motor des Strukturwandels ist beträchtlich. Voraussetzung ist, dass IKE in politischen und gesellschaftlichen Transformationsstrategien aktiv mitgedacht wird, was bisher jedoch nur in Ausnahmefällen geschieht. Dieser Beitrag zeigt, wie IKE die Beteiligung von Gemeinschaften in regionalpolitischen Veränderungsprozessen unterstützen kann, wie es intra- und intergenerationelle Zusammenarbeit sowie regionale Vernetzung fördert und die territoriale Verortung gesellschaftlicher Gruppen ermöglicht. Ebenso wird deutlich, wie IKE eine Grundlage für die im Strukturwandel so dringend nötige Neuinterpretation und Aufwertung von Identitäten bietet.