bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Driving Performance: Unravelling the Power of Strategic HRM in Innovativeness and Risk-Taking
Authors: Al-Najjar Mahmood Waleed , Tharikh Shafazawana Mohamed , Khudari Mohamed
Published: May 2024

In today's dynamic business environment, understanding the intricate interplay between strategic human resource management (SHRM), innovativeness, risk-taking, and organizational performance is paramount for organizational success. This study delves into this nexus within the Iraqi telecommunications sector, utilizing a sample of 120 employees and employing Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) with Partial Least Squares (PLS) to verify the structural model. The findings underscore the pivotal role of SHRM as a mediator in shaping organizational outcomes. While strategic human resource management demonstrates a significant and positive impact on both risk-taking and organizational performance, its influence on innovativeness is found to be non-significant. These insights shed light on the nuanced dynamics within organizational contexts, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of SHRM's impact. Practical implications derived from our results offer actionable insights for industry practitioners, highlighting the strategic importance of aligning human resource practices with organizational objectives. By fostering a culture conducive to risk-taking and leveraging SHRM practices to enhance organizational performance, telecommunications firms in Iraq can navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities in today's competitive landscape.
Peace Culture Practices Based on Islamic Values Among Secondary School Students in Malaysia
Authors: Ahmad Aslina binti , Suherman Uman , Suryana Dodi , Saper Md Noor , Hashim Azmil , Mansor Rosnidar
Published: May 2024

Peace Culture has been discussed widely especially in the education field to improve the well-being of students and society. However, the level of Peace Culture practices based on Islamic values among school students are still not widely researched. This study investigates the level of Peace Culture practices based on Islamic values among school students in Malaysia, and also the levels of Peace Culture dimensions which comprising (a) Refrainment (b) Forgiveness (c) Humility (d) Collaboration (e) Communication and (f) Peace. This article also examines teachers’ perspectives on the level of Peace Culture among school students.  A total of 298 students from 9 secondary schools participated in the study. The instrument used in this study is the Peace Culture instrument which was used in Uman’s et al (2019) research. The findings of the study show the practices of Peace Culture among secondary school students is at a high level (min=3.62). As for the dimensions of Peace Culture, the highest level is Communication (min=4.12), followed by Humility (min=4.10), Peace (min=4.06), Refrainment (3.97), and Forgiveness and Collaboration (3.93). It is hoped that the findings of this study can give an overview on the level of Peace Culture among secondary school students in Malaysia thus can assist prompt activities to enhance and sustain the harmony and peace among school students in Malaysia.
Numerical Study on the Effects of Ventilation System on Hydrogen Dispersion in an Underground Garage with Smoke Barriers
Authors: Xue Zhenming , Pan Xuhai
Published: May 2024

The promotion of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCVs) has been hindered by hydrogen safety issues. In this paper, hydrogen leakage in an underground garage with smoke barriers is numerically simulated. Nine vents are arranged for the distribution of smoke barriers, and the effects of the ventilation mode and ventilation opening time on hydrogen dispersion and hydrogen removal efficiency are discussed. It is found that ventilation can effectively inhibit the formation of flammable hydrogen clouds. The hydrogen removal efficiency of mechanical ventilation is much higher than that of natural ventilation, and the effect becomes more significant as the ventilation time increases. Reducing the opening time of ventilation can improve the overall ventilation effect and the efficiency of removing high concentration hydrogen, while reducing the time required for hydrogen concentrations to drop below the safety limit.
PELAKSANAAN PENYIDIKAN TERHADAP PELAKU PENYANDANG DISABILITAS YANG MELAKUKAN TINDAK PIDANA PENGANIAYAAN(STUDI KASUS POLRES GORONTALO)
Authors: Ketcil Novita , Badu Lisnawaty W. , Mantali Avelia Rahmah Y
Published: May 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji pelaksanaan penyidikan terhadap pelaku penyandang disabilitas yang melakukan tindak pidana penganiayaan, dengan studi kasus di Polres Gorontalo. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian hukum empiris dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi dari sumber primer dan sekunder. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa pelaku penyandang disabilitas sering kali menghadapi hambatan dalam komunikasi dan aksesibilitas, yang memerlukan perlakuan khusus oleh penyidik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa proses penyidikan memerlukan penyesuaian khusus untuk memenuhi kebutuhan penyandang disabilitas, seperti penggunaan perangkat komunikasi yang sesuai dan pendampingan oleh ahli. Selain itu, hambatan utama yang ditemukan adalah keterbatasan sumber daya dan ketertundaan waktu dalam memperoleh hasil pemeriksaan medis dari rumah sakit, yang memperlambat proses penyidikan. Untuk mengatasi hambatan tersebut, disarankan agar penyidik dilatih secara khusus dalam menangani penyandang disabilitas dan institusi kepolisian meningkatkan sarana dan prasarana yang mendukung aksesibilitas penyandang disabilitas.
Implementation Strategies of Unit Holistic Teaching Based on Deep Learning—Taking PEP Compulsory Study 1 Unit 3 as an Example
Authors: Xu Fan , Zhang Shaoyun
Published: May 2024

At present, there is fragmentation in high school English teaching. In view of the above problems, teachers urgently need to realize the conversion from “classroomism” to “unit theme”. This paper takes the teaching design of Unit 3 of the new English textbook as an example, and introduces the implementation strategies and methods of unit teaching based on deep learning from the aspects of establishing the unit theme goal, designing unit teaching activities, and realizing unit teaching evaluation.
Study on the Teaching Design of “College Physical Education” Course with Ideological and Political Elements
Authors: Wang Jing , Cheng Ying
Published: May 2024

College physical education teachers should explore the college by highlighting goal-orientation for the ideological and political construction of the physical education curriculum, fully excavating and refining the ideological and political elements of the physical education curriculum, innovating in the ideological and political education methods in the physical education curriculum, and perfecting the ideological and political teaching evaluation system in the physical education curriculum. These are the realization paths of ideological and political construction in the physical education curriculum.
高校课程思政元素挖掘与实践——以《结构力学》为例
Authors: Zhao Jianmin
Published: May 2024

为提高高校课堂思政教育效果，本文对《结构力学》课程中的思政元素进行了深度挖掘。课程研究对象中涉及的大量基建与民用建筑工程可以作为爱国主义教育素材；课程研究内容包括结构刚度、强度、稳定性等安全题材内容，可以作为塑造学生价值观的教育素材；课程研究方法中蕴含着丰富的哲学与辩证思想内容，可以作为普及科学世界观和方法论的素材。基于实践教学经验，提出了一些有助于教学效果的具体措施与方法,可以为相关教学工作提供参考。
Urgensi Penggunaan Kertas Berbahan Dasar Limbah Cangkang Kelapa Sawit Bagi Peserta Didik di SMK Pertanian Pada Proses Pembelajaran
Authors: Rindu Ayu Mulia Dewi  , Wulan Garnasih  , Gani Firmansyah
Published: May 2024

The conventional type of paper that is still widely used by students to support the learning process in schools is printed modules. Even though digitalization such as ebooks is starting to be used by the public, printed modules are still used to simplify the teaching process in the classroom. The types of paper that are generally used do not all use environmentally friendly paper such as paper from palm oil shell waste processing, due to a lack of in-depth knowledge. This research is a qualitative research that uses interview methods with several students from three different skills programs at one of the Bandung City Agricultural Vocational Schools to measure knowledge about environmentally friendly paper. Participants were asked six questions related to the use of paper in schools, understanding of environmentally friendly paper, and knowledge about paper produced from processing palm oil shell waste. The results show that the majority of students do not know clearly about processing waste from palm oil shells into environmentally friendly paper, but the data shows that alternative types of environmentally friendly paper are needed to participate in preserving environmental welfare and improving economic aspects.
Czy istnieli Kurpie-Gocie?
Authors: Dobroński Adam
Published: May 2024

W dotychczasowej literaturze określenia „Kurpie” używano zazwyczaj w od-niesieniu do mieszkańców Puszczy Zielonej (Zagajnicy), zaś „Gociami” część piszących zwykła – i to jeszcze całkiem niedawno – nazywać mieszkańców Pusz-czy Białej. Zwłaszcza jednak ten drugi termin bywał kontestowany i nie zyskał powszechnej akceptacji miejscowej ludności. Dziwić może, że nie podejmowano prób bardziej precyzyjnego zdefiniowania nazw obu społeczności puszczańskich i często ułatwiano sobie zadanie, używając określeń: Kurpie Zielone i Kurpie Białe. Tymczasem wydaje się, że pierwotnie w miastach badanego regionu i regionów sąsiednich za Kurpiów uważano ogólnie mieszkańców puszcz trudniących się głównie pozyskiwaniem drewna, potem coraz częściej również rolnictwem. Gocie natomiast to chłopi pańszczyźniani osadzeni przez biskupów płockich w Puszczy Białej. Sytuację skomplikowało sprowadzanie od końca XVIII w. do Puszczy Białej autentycznych Kurpiów z Zagajnicy (Puszczy Zielonej). Jakie były relacje między tymi społecznościami? Jak się one zmieniały w XIX i XX w.? Odpowiedzi na te – i inne – pytania proponuję w swoim artykule, zapraszając do dyskusji, bo mam świadomość, że niektóre moje ustalenia mogą budzić wątpliwości.
Wprowadzenie
Authors: Mironczuk Jan
Published: May 2024

Wprowadzenie
Constructive coping strategies as predictors of positive mental health in young adults
Authors: Tarar Farwa Yousaf , Akhtar Nasreen
Published: May 2024

OBJECTIVE                                                 
The aim of present research was to study the relationship between constructive coping strategies and positive mental health (flourishing) among university students. It also aimed to investigate the predictive role of constructive coping strategies in determining positive mental health.
STUDY DESIGN
Correlational research design was used for this research.
PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY
The study was conducted in HEC recognized public universities of Lahore during 2016-2017.
SUBJECTS AND METHODS
A sample of 223 undergraduate and postgraduate students with age range of 19 to 28 years was selected for research. Constructive coping strategies were measured by COPE Inventory and positive mental health was measured by flourishing scale.
RESULTS
The results showed that, active coping, religious coping positive reinterpretation and growth, and use of instrumental social support were positively correlated with the positive mental health among students. Active coping was the strongest predictor of positive mental health followed by positive reinterpretation and religious coping. The females scored higher on religious coping strategy while males were higher on humor and social-support as coping strategies.
CONCLUSION
Active coping, religious coping, positive reinterpretation and social support were helpful in enhancing positive mental health among university students. Females made greater use of religious coping strategy whereas males employed humor as coping strategy.
The study has important implications in student counselling. It implies how coping can enhance subjective positive mental health among students.
Psychological distress in relation to bullying/victimization at secondary schools
Authors: Ilyas Salma , Khawar Rabia , Bajwa Ruqia  Safdar , Sheraz Asma
Published: May 2024

OBJECTIVE
The present study investigated psychological distress experienced by students as a result of bullying and victimization. Gender and grade differences were also observed.
STUDY DESIGN
This study based on correlational research design and cross sectional method was also followed.
PLACE AND DURATION OF THE STUDY
Different public sector secondary schools of Faisalabad were approached during a period of 3 months from February 2016 to September 2016.
SUBJECTS AND METHODS
A convenient sample of 247 students was drawn from respondents and Olweus Bully Victim Questionnaire was used to classify students into bullies, victims, bully-victims and the students who were not involved. Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale was used as measure of psychological distress.
RESULTS
Results of One way ANOVA showed that Victims of bullying was the most vulnerable group to be affected by depression and anxiety, as compared to uninvolved students, all the three involved groups experienced significantly greater levels of depression, anxiety and stress. Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) showed significant main effects of gender and grade on depression and anxiety and the same was true for interaction effect. Girls in lower grades were more depressed and anxious.
CONCLUSION
Psychological distress among bully/victim groups is discussed for contributory factors and necessary preventive actions.
Tác động của cấu trúc sở hữu đến chính sách cổ tức bằng tiền mặt: Nghiên cứu trường hợp của các ngân hàng thương mại niêm yết tại Việt Nam
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Như Quỳnh  , Lê Đình Luân  , Nguyễn Thị Ngọc An
Published: May 2024

Bài viết phân tích tác động của cấu trúc sở hữu (CTSH) đến chính sách cổ tức (CSCT) bằng tiền mặt tại các ngân hàng thương mại (NHTM) Việt Nam. Dựa trên mẫu nghiên cứu gồm 22 NHTM trong giai đoạn 2012–2022 và các phương pháp ước lượng hồi quy dữ liệu bảng Pooled OLS, FEM, REM và FGLS, nghiên cứu cho thấy tỷ lệ sở hữu của cổ đông người nước ngoài và tỷ lệ sở hữu của cổ đông Nhà nước có tác động cùng chiều đến mức chi trả cổ tức (CTCT) bằng tiền mặt của các NHTM Việt Nam. Bên cạnh đó, nghiên cứu cũng tìm thấy tác động của một số biến kiểm soát như tỷ suất sinh lời trên tổng vốn chủ sở hữu (ROE) và tỷ lệ giữa giá trị vốn hóa trên giá trị sổ sách của vốn chủ sở hữu có tác động cùng chiều đến tỷ lệ CTCT trên mệnh giá. Trong khi, quy mô tổng tài sản có mối tác động ngược chiều đến chỉ tiêu này. Từ kết quả nghiên cứu, một vài đề xuất về CSCT phù hợp với đặc điểm cơ cấu sở hữu tại các NHTM.
Evaluación formativa en la gestión del aprendizaje en docentes de secundaria
Authors: Gómez-Vega Nancy Rocío , Gómez-Vega Daysy Margoth
Published: May 2024

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo Analizar la influencia que ejerce la evaluación formativa en la gestión del aprendizaje en docentes de secundaria. La investigación es de tipo aplicada, de nivel explicativo, de enfoque cuantitativo, de diseño no experimental, correlacional causal. Se investigó a una población de 160 docentes y una muestra de 114 educadores, se aplicó un muestreo probabilístico estratificado proporcional. Se utilizó la técnica de la encuesta para la recepción de información, a través de la aplicación de dos cuestionarios, conformados por 25 ítems para la primera variable y 27 ítems para la segunda variable, previa validación de los expertos, se determinó la confiabilidad a través del coeficiente de alfa de Cronbach, dando como resultado para el cuestionario de evaluación formativa de α = 0,970 y para gestión del aprendizaje de α = 0,943. Se aplicó la prueba no paramétrica de regresión logística ordinal, dando como resultado p valor = 0,000 <0,05 y una correlación de 0,9714, concluyendo que la evaluación formativa influye significativamente en la gestión del aprendizaje en docentes de secundaria.
Game Edukatif dalam Pengembangan Model Pembelajaran di RA Miftahul Ulum Desa Jeru
Authors: Nora Ria Retnasih, M.E  , Diva Rofiqo Nabilla  , Nur Fatimatuz Zahro
Published: May 2024

Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk membantu dan melatih pengajar menerapkan penggunaan aplikasi game (permainan edukatif) dan melatih pengajar untuk menginovasikan modul yang lebih interaktif, kreatif, tepat sasaran, dan tentunya mampu berkembang sesuai perkembangan di era teknologi yang sekarang. Penerapan media modul dan game edukatif dimaksudkan untuk meningkat kualitas dan mutu siswa-siswa RA Miftahul Ulum. Kegiatan ini berlangsung pada bulan Desember – Januari 2022/2023 di Desa Jeru Timur, Turen, Malang. Metode yang digunakan dalam program ini adalah metode ABCD (asset based community development) merupakan model pendekatan dan pengembangan terhadap masyarakat. Target yang kami ingin capai di kegiatan ini adalah agar pendidik bisa memberikan proses mengajar dan belajar ke anak-anak dengan menyenangkan, menarik, kreatif, inovatif dan berkembang sesuai teknologi yang ada, wujudnya adalah dengan membuat media modul yang inovatif dan membuat aplikasi yang mengimplementasikan game edukatif yang sesuai dengan kemampuan anak-anak di usia mereka.
El cambio climático a la luz del Sistema Interamericano de Derechos Humanos
Authors: Giménez Iraida Angelina
Published: May 2024

Este libro analiza la conexión entre el cambio climático y los derechos humanos, específicamente el impacto del fenómeno peligroso en el individuo, grupos y componentes de la naturaleza. Se presenta un estudio detallado de aproximaciones judiciales basadas en la protección de derechos fundamentales desde la perspectiva litigiosa de casos del Norte y Sur Global. La obra busca promover el litigio estratégico ante los mecanismos de protección de derechos humanos, concretamente, el sistema interamericano. A lo largo de cuatro capítulos se identifican obligaciones climáticas en la Convención Americana sobre Derechos Humanos, particularmente, aquellas asociadas con el cumplimiento de los deberes de respeto y garantía de los derechos a la propiedad colectiva, medio ambiente sano, acceso a la información, participación y consulta en los asuntos ambientales, así como el derecho al acceso a la justicia y el debido proceso. El libro identifica un marco jurídicamente vinculante para atribuir la responsabilidad del Estado frente a la violación de los derechos humanos en un contexto de cambio climático peligroso. Asimismo, propone una hoja de ruta que permita modular el riesgo de daño dentro de la exigibilidad y aplicabilidad que brinda la Convención Americana.
Hamburger Plus: A Case Analysis
Authors: Turiano Pedro
Published: May 2024

Due to Hamburger Plus’ global operations, it is planning to spend $1.5 billion over the next 5 years to make its operations digitally mastered through a system called Creative. Rapid decline in sales and numerous customer complaints from one branch to another have prompted this move. Creative is an ambitious multi-million dollar project that would allow Hamburger Plus management to monitor and actively see the physical count of the products produced at any of its stores at any time of the day. Additionally, the management has the ability to verify whether customers are receiving service at their preferred time. It is believed that Creative would bring Hamburger Plus back to what it is known for: the fastest, most consistent service in the industry. Despite its very promising outcomes, there are members of the management team who are not in favor of Creative primarily because of its cost, which would mean a 200% reduction in stockholder’s shares plus closing down at least 300 of its outlets within the next 5 years. These conditions are needed before Creative can do its work and for the company to recoup its investments. The majority of stockholders believe that the upcoming technology is not the cause of customers being sent away during lunch break but because of the sluggish customer service provided by the service crew. A member pointed out that the faltering customer service is due to the general slowdown in cooking burgers. It is also added that customers are so irritated by the long lines and long periods of waiting time before burgers are served. One stockholder said that Hamburger Plus hasn’t introduced another hit product like burger patty strips since 1985. Despite the objections, the CEO is still very optimistic about investing in Creative. He believes that it would give executives the opportunity to monitor operations and ensure product consistency and service that meets customer satisfaction.
Evaluation of Self-medication with Over-The-Counter among Attahadi University Students
Authors: Abdullah Alshibani  , Rami Alali  , Abdurrahim Elouzi  , Mohamed Elsanosi
Published: May 2024

Over-The-Counter (OTC) drugs, or non-prescription drugs, are medicines available without a doctor's prescription for common health issues like pain, headaches, colds, and allergies. They are regulated by the FDA to ensure effectiveness and safety. This study aimed to evaluate the self-medication practice among Attahadi University Students. A cross-sectional study was conducted suing pre-validated questionnaire with 20 multiple-choice questions. It was distributed dace-to-face to university students during July 2023. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. In this study, it was revealed that many respondents were unaware of the advantages and disadvantages of using these medications, which could result in inappropriate use or potential injury. The most widely used class of OTC drugs were painkillers, and many students who took them complained of side effects. A sizable portion of participants mix various OTC medications to treat multiple ailments, which can be risky. Prioritizing safety and efficacy are key, and it is crucial to carefully study labels and seek professional advice as necessary.
Et kritisk posthumant subjekt?
Authors: Thorsen Vilslev Birgitte
Published: May 2024

This paper studies a discussion about posthumanism between the two influential feminist philosophers Rosi Braidotti and Donna Haraway in the journal, Theory, Culture & Society 23, no. 7-8 in 2006. In the journal Braidotti describes Haraway’s thinking as “high posthumanism”, while Haraway, interviewed in the journal, on the other hand is very critical of the term. She prefers thinking with other terms such as cyborgs, companion species or the Chthulucene. With the starting point in this historical discussion, the paper traces it into Braidotti’s recent book Posthuman Feminism (2021) and Haraway’s Staying with the Trouble: Making Kin in the Chthulucene (2016). A central concern in the discussion is the critical subject: How can the critical subject be understood and operate in a posthumanist framework? Can there be critical potentials in more-than-human positions and perspectives? How to think critical subjectivity as relational with other species and the material world? Based on these questions, the paper investigates posthuman feminism through more-than-human perspectives on the critical subject.
Et anti-fascistisk manifest
Authors: Heede Dag
Published: May 2024

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Judith Butler:Who’s afraid of gender?
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Aggravated solitary confinement in Turkey. A form of institutionalised torture
Authors: Martín Paula , Guelbenzu Altamira
Published: May 2024

Last January 2023 we were part of the  International Delegation Against Isolation that travelled to Turkey to hold meetings with civil society organisations and political circles regarding the prison situation.
The visit was followed by a report prepared by the Delegation: "Solitary Confinement and Isolation Policies in Turkey", released in March 2023. This text reflects some of the visit's conclusions and the subsequent monitoring of the current situation of human rights and prisons in Turkey concerning aggravated solitary confinement.
Trade in torture tools threatens detainees and protestors everywhere – it must be banned
Authors: Edwards Alice Jill
Published: May 2024

With social upheaval, economic strain, and political unrest growing, peaceful demonstrations worldwide are increasingly met with brutal tactics by law enforcement and security forces. The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture outlines her call for States to negotiate a new international treaty to ban the manufacture, use and trade in “torture tools” and regulate the trade in law enforcement equipment. Her proposal outlines two critical components: a Prohibited list of items that she has deemed to be inherently cruel, inhuman or degrading, and a second Controlled list of ordinary law enforcement equipment that has a high risk of misuse. Effective international regulation is imperative to curb the indiscriminate use of force by law enforcement and to uphold human dignity. Improved national regulation is also required. Her research has revealed a pervasive market for these items, with more than 335 companies in 54 countries manufacturing or promoting the most egregious torture instruments. Major producers include China, the EU, and the USA, with emerging economies also contributing significantly. The outsourcing of public functions to private security companies further exacerbates the issue, underscoring the pressing need for robust national and international regulations.
Carles Guillot. Vivencia y lucha de un superviviente
Authors: Guillot Carles
Published: May 2024

Crónica personal de la luvha por la prohibición de los proyectiles de energía cinética en el estado esañol
ПИТАЊЕ ИДЕНТИТЕТА У ДРАМИ ПОД РУШЕВИНАМА ДУШАНА ВАСИЉЕВА
Authors: Ћесаревић Милица Т.
Published: May 2024

У раду се полази од искуства ратне трауме и испитује њено деструктивно деловање на идентитет појединца на при- меру драме Под рушевинама Душана Васиљева. У том кон- тексту се као значајни аспекти сагледавања дате проблема- тике узимају антрополошке, онтолошке, психолошке и друштвене претпоставке. Рад на тај начин пружа разгранату представу о различитим посттрауматским одговорима на узнемирујуће искуство, почевши од идејног моралног и етичког профетизма и хиперсензибилности, преко меланхо- личног питања неутемељене воље, до вредносног суноврата и психолошких ишчашења нездравог еротизма. Oсим тога, нуди образложење за истакнуте идентитетске некохерентно- сти и њихово испољавање у контексту различитих драмских јунака.
ПУТ У ПРИЧУ И ДА ЛИ ЈЕ „ЧОЈЕК ЧОЈЕКУ АЈДУК”
Authors: Брчкало Бранка Р.
Published: May 2024

Слободан Ковачевић је културни, просвјетни и политички рад- ник, подједнако посвећен сваком од ових послова. Таленат за писање открио је у зрелим годинама, па се то сублимирано искуство огледа у способности запажања карактеристичних детаља и умијећу одаби- рања оног што је најбитније за живо приказивање датог догађаја или карактера.
ФАНТАСТИЧКИ ПЕЈЗАЖИ САДАШЊОСТИ И БУДУЋНОСТИ
Authors: Јелисавчић Карановић Маријана С.
Published: May 2024

У оквиру рада на пројекту „Паралелни светови и имагинарне територије у српској и страним књижевностима” под покровитељ- ством Матице српске, Владислава Гордић Петковић и Младен Јаковљевић своја промишљања фантастике представили су у публи- кацији Књижевни ум и подручја фантастике. Покретање пројекта који у фокус поставља у прошлости недовољно или нимало умет- нички вреднован вид књижевности, значајан је и хвале вредан поду- хват. На овај начин вишедеценијски мрак, који је у истраживачком погледу прогутао фантастику, ишчезава, откривајући богату књи- жевну продукцију. Током своје вишегодишње загледаности у про- сторе литерарне фикције, српски англисти дали су немерљив допри- нос њеној анализи и промоцији – Младен Јаковљевић је, заједно са Драгољубом Игрошанцем, уредник алманаха Књижевна фантастика и аутор бројних студија о особеностима и репрезентима овог вида ли- тературе, а његови романи Избледеле душе (Академска књига, 2019) и Кад се вратим (Академска књига, 2021) изникли су на препознатљи- вим постулатима фантастичког обликовања текста. Владислава Гордић Петковић један је од највећих савремених прегалаца на пољу изучавања фантастике, о чему сведочи њена богата библиографија1. У монографији Књижевни ум и подручја фантастике аутори су чита- оцима понудили резултате својих увида у савремену српску и англо- америчку књижевну продукцију, показујући притом променљиве мене књижевне фантастике, која још увек није добила своје дефини- цијско уобличење.
The philosophy of symbiosis in the reception of the dragon image in Chinese culture
Authors: Wang Xiaoyu
Published: May 2024

The article analyzes the role of the dragon culture for the preservation of national unity and spiritual strength of the Chinese people. The author raises the question of the reasons why the dragon culture remains in demand in the modern rational world, in the age of science and technology development. The answer to this question is the thesis about the uniqueness of Chinese culture, which lies in the philosophy of symbiosis, when the mythological culture of the dragon and scientific rationalism coexist and successfully develop. The dragon is depicted as a powerful being with infinite strength and courage, acting as a talisman, a symbol of protecting people from disasters. Therefore, the dragon culture reflects the veneration of strength, courage, and confidence in Chinese traditional values. The dragon is often seen as a symbol of harmony in Chinese traditional culture, embodying the idea of the unity of heaven and man. The article uses general scientific and special research methods, including document analysis, historical research, classification, comparative research method and semiotic analysis. The novelty of the research lies in the analysis of the reception of the image of the dragon in Chinese culture in the aspect of the philosophy of symbiosis. The author's special contribution to the research of the topic is to analyze the status, role and evolution of dragon culture in Chinese traditional culture from antiquity to the present day, as well as to identify the modern significance and role of dragon culture in modern society. The main conclusion of the study is that the image of the dragon provides a symbiotic relationship between the scientific, rational thinking of modern man and the mythological archetypes preserved in the collective consciousness. Dragon culture reflects the importance of traditional cultural values, national spirit and national identity in China.
Recurrent attention U-Net for segmentation and quantification of breast arterial calcifications on synthesized 2D mammograms
Authors: AlJabri Manar , Alghamdi Manal , Collado-Mesa Fernando , Abdel-Mottaleb Mohamed
Published: May 2024

Breast arterial calcifications (BAC) are a type of calcification commonly observed on mammograms and are generally considered benign and not associated with breast cancer. However, there is accumulating observational evidence of an association between BAC and cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in women. We present a deep learning method that could assist radiologists in detecting and quantifying BAC in synthesized 2D mammograms. We present a recurrent attention U-Net model consisting of encoder and decoder modules that include multiple blocks that each use a recurrent mechanism, a recurrent mechanism, and an attention module between them. The model also includes a skip connection between the encoder and the decoder, similar to a U-shaped network. The attention module was used to enhance the capture of long-range dependencies and enable the network to effectively classify BAC from the background, whereas the recurrent blocks ensured better feature representation. The model was evaluated using a dataset containing 2,000 synthesized 2D mammogram images. We obtained 99.8861% overall accuracy, 69.6107% sensitivity, 66.5758% F-1 score, and 59.5498% Jaccard coefficient, respectively. The presented model achieved promising performance compared with related models.
Potencialidade do uso das tecnologias de informação no ensino de contabilidade pública
Authors: Fernandes Allysson Barbosa , Farias Júnior Tácito Augusto , Rezende Guelly Urzêda de Mello , Romão Adriano Alves , Soares João Luis Josino , Fukuoka Danilo Marcos Leme , Melo Júnior Hermócrates Gomes , Rodrigues Katia Silene Macedo de Medeiros , Pereira João Alves , Lima Filho Jonas Martins de
Published: May 2024

Este estudo aborda a temática da potencialidade do uso das tecnologias de informação no ensino de contabilidade pública. O objetivo geral da pesquisa é investigar como as tecnologias de informação estão sendo utilizadas no contexto do ensino da contabilidade pública e quais são os impactos dessa integração no processo educacional e na formação de profissionais. A metodologia empregada consistiu em uma revisão da literatura, considerando temáticas que corroborassem com o tema do uso das TICs no ensino da contabilidade pública. Os resultados revelam que as tecnologias de informação têm proporcionado novas oportunidades de aprendizagem, colaboração e desenvolvimento de habilidades técnicas para os estudantes de contabilidade pública. A integração de softwares especializados, plataformas de ensino online e ferramentas de análise de dados tem contribuído para uma experiência educacional mais dinâmica e interativa. No entanto, também foram identificados desafios relacionados à infraestrutura, acessibilidade, treinamento docente e segurança da informação que precisam ser abordados para uma implementação efetiva das TICs no ensino da contabilidade pública. Esses resultados destacam a importância de políticas e estratégias que promovam uma integração mais efetiva das TICs no ambiente educacional, visando preparar os futuros profissionais de contabilidade pública para os desafios e oportunidades de um mundo digitalizado.
Análise da distribuição e mobilidade geográfica de ex-alunos de uma instituição de ensino médico
Authors: Sousa Milena Nunes Alves de , Paulo Monalisa Maria de Souza Fernandes , Sousa Luiz Henrique Celestino Camboim , Lima João Eduardo Miranda , Santos Débora Oliveira dos , Bezerra André Luiz Dantas , Almeida Elzenir Pereira de Oliveira , Silva Luana Idalino da , Nogueira Tiago Bezerra de Sá de Sousa
Published: May 2024

De 2015-2022 foram abertas 135 novas Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES) com curso medicina. Ainda assim, poucos estudos contemplam a dinâmica destes egressos pelo país. Objetivou-se neste estudo descrever a distribuição e as movimentações geográficas dos egressos de uma IES da Paraíba. Realizou-se um estudo documental e quantitativo, com busca ativa em bases de dados públicas e no Sistema Studus do Centro Universitário de Patos. A coleta de dados contemplou as informações de 100% (N=225) dos egressos. Os dados foram analisados através do software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, versão 25. A significância estatística foi de p < 0,05. O estudo foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa, conforme CAAE 69769223.2.0000.5181. Maioria foram mulheres (58,2%), com até 30 anos (76,4%) e solteiros (96%). Houve prevalência de médicos em instituições do Sistema Único de Saúde (84,4%), na Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) (68,2%) e no interior (85,8%). Prevaleceu 64,0% de mulheres atuantes na APS (c2(1) = 6,559, p < 0,01), à medida que 56,1% dos homens foram prevalentes na Atenção Terciária (c2(1) = 7,861, p < 0,00). Os egressos se fixaram no interior e tem atuado essencialmente na APS, garantido o preconizado pela legislação anterior do “Mais Médicos”.
Extreme Values and Reliability Measures of Continuous Erlang Mixtures
Authors: Gathongo Beatrice M. , Irungu Esther N.
Published: May 2024

This study delves into Extreme Value Theory, focusing on the limiting distributions of continuous Erlang mixtures and their mixing distributions. It categorizes Erlang mixtures based on their extreme value types, demonstrating that the limiting distributions of the Erlang mixtures can be either Type I (Gumbel) or Type II (Frechet), contingent on the mixing distribution. Further, this study derives the mean residual lifetime and equilibrium distributions of these mixed distributions.
Intestinal Parasites among Children from Two Communities in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Achi G. I.  , Erasmus M. A.  , Samuel Y. P.  , Felix N.B
Published: May 2024

A cross-sectional study was conducted on the prevalence of intestinal parasites among children residing in Eagle Island in Port Harcourt Local Government Area and Wiiyaakara in Khana local government all in Rivers State, Nigeria. A total of two hundred and twenty (220) faecal specimens were collected from the children aged (2-17) years into a wide-mouthed universal container and were analyzed using wet saline/iodine and formol ether concentration methods for presence of intestinal parasites. Out of the total of 220 samples examined, 44 children were infected with various intestinal parasites with an overall prevalence of 20%. Eagle Island had a higher prevalence 24(54.5%) than Wiiyaakara, 20(45.5%). The species identified and their prevalence were Ascaris lumbricoides 24(54.6%), Trichuris trichuria13(29.5%) and Hookworm 7(15.9%). The result of this study showed a higher prevalence of infection in male 24(54.5%) than female 20(45.5%) with no significant difference (p>0.05) and children within the age bracket of 10-13 years (27.3%) with the highest prevalence. This study therefore shows that intestinal helminths are prevalent among children residing in Eagle Island and Wiiyaakara Communities in Rivers State. This calls for more enlightenment on measures aimed at reducing parasitic infections among children in these areas, which are associated with poor environmental sanitation and unhygienic personal behaviours among children. Periodic treatment of individual with anti-parasitic drugs should also be encouraged.
Estimation of Combining Ability in Bread Wheat Using Line X Tester Analysis
Authors: Mane Omkar Prakash , Chauhan Charupriya , Akkati Vineeth Reddy
Published: May 2024

The present investigation was undertaken to study the combining ability for yield and its components in F1 generation of wheat through Line × tester analysis. Experiment was conducted with 3 replications and 39 genotypes consisting 9 lines viz., HD 2851, HD 2893, HD 3226, PBW 677, HD 3086, PBW 725, Phule samadhan, Phule unnat, GW 273 and 3 testers viz., Faisalabad 2005, HW 2045, PBW 343 and their 27 crosses made in L × T mating fashion in randomized block design at experimental research farm, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab during 2023-24. The genotypes (parents and crosses) exhibited highly significant variation for all traits studied indicating the presence of genotypic differences among these twelve genotypes under investigation. The mean square of parent vs crosses was found to be highly significant for all traits studied expect 1000 grain weight. Further partitioning of crosses mean squares i.e., Line × tester analysis showed highly significant for all traits studied. Line × tester analysis is used in predicting the effects of the general combining ability of parents and specific ability combining of their crosses The lines PBW 725, GW 273 and tester PBW 343 exhibited significant GCA for grain yield. The lines PBW 725, HD 2893 and Phule unnat which performed good combining ability effects for biological yield per plant were also good combiners. Among the cross combination PBW 725 × PBW 343 showed significant positive SCA for grain yield and biological yield per plant, whereas, PBW 725 × Faisalabad 2005, HD 2893 × HW 2045 and GW 273 × PBW 343 was a good specific combiner for 1000 grain weight.
Multidrug Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Chicken: A Public Health Concern
Authors: Atere Ayowole Victor , Atere Femi Vincent
Published: May 2024

Infection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been responsible for economic losses in younger birds. This research was designed to report and document multidrug resistant P. aeruginosa recovered from chicken during infection. Sixty-seven freshly dead chicken were used in this research, the trachea, the liver, and the heart were targeted for P. aeruginosa isolation. The isolates were identified based on the cultural, morphological, and biochemical characteristics. Antimicrobial test was carried out on the pure isolates using the disc diffusion method. A total of 23 isolates of P. aeruginosa were recovered; 19 isolates were recovered from the trachea, 3 from the liver and 1 from the heart. All the isolates were showing green pigment on nutrient agar, they were all Gram-negative rods, motile, catalase and citrate positive. The result of the antibiotic susceptibility showed that ampicillin was most resisted with a resistance of 95.7% (22) while gentamicin was least resisted with 39.1% (9), and 69.5% (16) of the isolates were showing resistance to more than three antibiotics. The most encountered resistant pattern was AMP, TLY with 87%. The result from this study revealed that multidrug resistant P. aeruginosa in poultry may be emerging and serving as a reservoir for resistant P. aeruginosa gene.
Insights into Supported Copper(II)‐Catalyzed Azide‐Alkyne Cycloaddition in Water
Authors: Wang Yan , Liu Jianhua , Xia Chungu
Published: June 2011

Cross‐linked polymeric ionic liquid material‐supported copper (Cu‐CPSIL), imidazolium‐loaded Merrifield resin‐supported copper (Cu‐PSIL) and silica dispersed CuO (CuO/SiO2), were prepared and proved to be efficient catalysts for the one‐pot synthesis of 1,4‐disubsituted‐1,2,3‐triazoles by the reaction of alkyl halides with sodium azide and terminal alkynes in water at room temperature. Moreover, these supported copper catalysts were recovered quantitatively from the reaction mixture by simple filtration and reused for five consecutive recycles without significant loss of catalytic activity. Among the three immobilized copper catalysts, Cu‐CPSIL exhibited excellent catalytic activity for the reaction of aliphatic bromides, sodium azide and terminal alkynes. The differences in the catalytic performances of the catalysts could be ascribed to the copper dispersion and the interaction between copper and the supports. In addition, water was used as the reaction media and the proton provider, the latter was found to be very important for the reaction. The XPS results suggested that the supported Cu(II) catalysts were reduced to catalytic Cu(I) species via alkynes homocoupling reaction. By means of IR and ESI‐MS studies, a possible mechanism of cycloaddition based on the reduction of Cu(II) to Cu(I) species was proposed.
Manganese Chloride as an Efficient Catalyst for Selective Transformations of Indoles in the Presence of a Keto Carbonyl Group
Authors: Li Minghao , Yang Jie , Gu Yanlong
Published: June 2011

Catalysis by manganese chloride tetrahydrate was found to be effective for the selective transformation of indoles, with which the desired acid‐catalyzed reaction could be promoted and, at the same time, a side reaction that also needs assistance of acid, the electrophilic reaction of indole with the co‐existing keto carbonyl group, does not occur. Some acid‐catalyzed reactions, such as the ring‐opening reaction of 2‐alkoxy‐3,4‐dihydropyran with indole, and transesterification of β‐keto ester with an alcohol that contains a C‐3 unsubstituted indole fragment, could be performed smoothly by using manganese chloride as catalyst. A new multicomponent reaction of indole, 3,4‐dihydropyran and β‐keto ester was also developed with catalysis by manganese chloride.
Transient cultural influences on infant mortality: Fire‐horse daughters in Japan
Authors: Bruckner Tim A. , Subbaraman Meenakshi , Catalano Ralph A.
Published: June 2011

Objectives:

Parental investment theory suggests that the quality and quantity of parental care depends, in part, on assessments of whether offspring will survive and yield grandchildren. Consistent with this theory, we hypothesize that parental perception that a birth cohort will have low reproductive success coincides with higher than expected infant mortality in the cohort. We test this hypothesis in industrialized Japan in 1966 when cultural aversion to females born in the astrological year of the Fire‐Horse may have jeopardized the life of female infants.

Methods:

We applied time‐series methods to cohort infant mortality data for Japan, from 1947 to 1976, to test whether female infant mortality in 1966 rose above levels expected from history, male infant mortality, and fertility. Methods control for the secular decline in infant mortality as well as other temporal patterns that could induce spurious associations.

Results:

Findings support the hypothesis in that female infant mortality rises by 1.1 deaths per 1,000 live births above expected levels (coefficient = 0.0011; standard error = 0.0005; P = 0.03). The result indicates an excess of 721 female infant deaths statistically attributable to the Fire‐Horse year. Findings remain robust to control for male infant mortality and the secular decline in mortality over the test period.

Conclusions:

The discovery of a predictable, acute increase in female infant mortality during the Fire‐Horse year supports the relevance of parental investment theory to developed countries. Results should encourage further research on the health sequelae of abrupt, population‐level shifts in culture. Am. J. Hum. Biol. 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
A meta‐analysis of fat intake, reproduction, and breast cancer risk: An evolutionary perspective
Authors: Turner Laurah B.
Published: June 2011

Objectives:

This study is a systematic review of literature published up to May of 2010 aimed to identify relationships between dietary fat, and fat subtypes, with risk of breast cancer in women.

Methods:

Descriptive data, estimates of relative risk and associated 95% confidence interval (CI) were extracted from relative studies and analyzed using the random effects model of DerSimonian and Laird.

Results:

Cohort study results indicated significant summary relative risks between polyunsaturated fat and breast cancer (1.091, 95% CI: 1.001; 1.184). In case‐control studies no association between fat and breast cancer was observed. Post‐menopausal women indicated a significant association between total fat (1.042, 95%CI: 1.013; 1.073), PUFA intake (1.22, 95% CI: 1.08; 1.381), and breast cancer. A non‐significant inverse relation between intake of all fat types and breast cancer was identified in premenopausal women.

Conclusions:

These results support the idea that possible elevations in serum estrogen levels by an adult exposure to a high‐fat diet would increase breast cancer risk. Furthermore, menopausal status was observed to affect women's risk of breast cancer. Higher risks of breast cancer were found in post‐menopausal women consuming diets high in total fat and polyunsaturated fats. Conversely, dietary fat appears to have preventative effects in pre‐menopausal women. This study takes a transformative approach combining epidemiological, biomedical, and evolutionary theory to evaluate how biocultural variations in risk factors (i.e., diet and reproduction) affect the evolution of breast cancers. Am. J. Hum. Biol. 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Synthesis, Anti‐inflammatory and Analgesic Evaluation of Certain New 3a,4,9,9a‐Tetrahydro‐4,9‐benzenobenz[f]isoindole‐1,3‐diones
Authors: Abu‐Hashem A. A. , Gouda M. A.
Published: June 2011

In an effort to establish new candidates with improved analgesic and anti‐inflammatory activities, we reported here the synthesis and in‐vivo analgesic and anti‐inflammatory evaluation of various series of 2‐substituted‐3a,4,9,9a‐tetrahydro‐4,9‐benzeno‐benz[f]isoindole‐1,3‐diones: [4‐Bromobutoxy] 6, 5‐bromopentoxy 7, [4‐(4‐phenylpiperazin‐1‐yl)butoxy] 9, [5‐(4‐phenylpiperazin‐1‐yl)pentoxy] 10, 2‐(2(4)‐(4‐phenylpiperazin‐1‐yl)‐2‐oxoethyl/4‐oxobutyl 17, 19, [2(4)‐(4‐methylpiperazin‐1‐yl]‐2‐oxoethyl/4‐oxobutyl 20, 22, [2(4)‐morpholino‐2‐oxoethyl/4‐oxobutyl] 23, 25, and 2(4)‐(piperidin‐1‐yl)2‐oxoethyl/4‐oxobutyl) 26 and 28. The newly synthesized compounds were characterized by (IR, 1H‐, 13C‐NMR, and mass spectra). The representative compounds were evaluated as analgesic and anti‐inflammatory activities. Compounds 9, 19, 22, 25, and 28 exhibited activities higher than the reference drug.