bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Lenguaje metafórico en el abordaje de conceptos matemáticos. El caso de algunos profesores en el Eje Cafetero
Authors: Fernández Sánchez Óscar , Angulo Cruz Mónica
Published: December 2024

En julio del año 2018 se celebró el 6° Congreso Internacional de Etnomatemática en la Universidad de Antioquia, en la ciudad de Medellín, Colombia. Entre los seis ejes temáticos a tratar estaba el de Etnomatemática y Lenguaje, cuyas temáticas se justificaban en ICEM6 (2018, p. 6) al afirmar que las prácticas lingüísticas están entrelazadas a la diversidad cultural y epistemológica y han servido como evidencia del carácter situado de los conocimientos que la Etnomatemática investiga. Los lenguajes orales, escritos, visuales y de cualquier otra índole dan cuenta de los elementos a través de los cuales producimos nuestras formas de significación del mundo. Entre los asistentes estaban los indígenas Domingo Yujcom, Anahi Huencho y Violorio Ayarza. El primero perteneciente a una comunidad Maya-Kiché con asentamiento en San Pedro de la Laguna, ubicada a orillas del Lago Atitlán, en Guatemala; la segunda, de la comunidad Mapuche, ubicada al norte de Chile; y, el tercero, de la comunidad Kuna Gule, o Guna, ubicada en la costa Caribe de Panamá. Los organizadores del Congreso invitaron al profesor Óscar Fernández a presentar el tema de su tesis doctoral, la cual tiene que ver con el sentido del número en el imaginario cultural de la comunidad indígena Emberá-Chamí, ubicada en los resguardos cerca del Municipio de Mistrató en Risaralda. Los tres indígenas hablan acerca del sistema de numeración de su cultura y lo hacen con mucha propiedad, incluso, se alcanza a percibir, en el tono de su voz, un tinte de orgullo. Este matiz es la seguridad que proporciona el hecho de nacer en esa cultura y aprender a ser en ella. Lo anterior está acorde con lo que los organizadores del Congreso manifiestan cuando en ICEM6 (2018, p. 6) dicen que “los lenguajes orales, escritos, visuales y de cualquier otra índole dan cuenta de los elementos a través de los cuales producimos nuestras formas de significación del mundo”.
Hacia la desfragmentación de la didáctica de la lengua materna
Authors: Cisneros Estupiñán Mireya , Rojas García Ilene , Olave Arias Giohanny
Published: December 2024

Aunque no es corriente hablar de “desfragmentación” por fuera del campo tecnológico informático, utilizamos aquí ese término para enfatizar en la necesidad de reunir los fragmentos a los cuales muchas veces se reduce la enseñanza de la lengua materna en contextos institucionales. Una fragmentación tal y en diferentes niveles, como veremos, ha impedido la articulación consciente de los saberes y las prácticas del lenguaje en la vida social de los estudiantes, pese a que esa interconexión hace parte de la cotidianidad misma. En efecto, comunicar y comunicarse es un proceso y una actividad semiótica holística en el que la intersubjetividad se juega en la percepción y construcción de totalidades complejas (del otro, del mundo y de sí mismo), no de manera modular. Con todo, la comunicación social sucede, aun a pesar de algunos tipos de formación institucional donde la fragmentación de contenidos, habilidades e intereses estructuran los currículos.
Comparison of perceptions of the dental education environment among students from national dental schools in South Korea, Laos, and Vietnam
Authors: Kang Eunhee , Kim Mi-El , Kim Jo-Eun , Kwon Ho-Beom , Ihm Jungjoon
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This study seeks to analyze the educational environments of the national dental schools in South Korea, Laos, and Vietnam to develop targeted educational support strategies for Laos and Vietnam.Materials and methods: The survey, using the DREEM specific to the healthcare field, was conducted online, with 97, 109, 215 dental students from a single national university in South Korea (SKU), Laos (LU), and Vietnam (VU), respectively. The data allowed us to compare students’ perceptions of the educational environment across the three institutions and analyze differences by gender, academic achievement, and year of study.Results: VU, LU, and SKU reported scores of 133.47, 129.66, and 104.23, respectively, all within the "more positive than negative" range (101–150 points). SKU scored lowest in the category of "students’ perception of learning" (mean score of 1.82), while VU and LU had the lowest scores in category of "students’ perceptions of atmosphere" (mean scores of 2.49 and 2.57, respectively) and "students’ social self-perceptions" (mean scores of 2.49 and 2.52, respectively). In contrast to SKU, VU and LU showed no differences between achievement groups, with male students scoring lower than female students in some DREEM categories.Conclusion: We expect that analyzing the educational environment from the beneficiaries’ perspective and developing strategies based on this analysis will provide practical support to dental schools in Laos and Vietnam.
The effects of silver nanoparticles synthesized with an aqueous extract of Agrimonia eupatoria L. on winter wheat and barley varieties
Authors: Minic Djordje , Markovic Katarina , Kesic Ana , Grujovic Mirjana , Markovic Stefan , Torbica Aleksandra , Djukic Nevena
Published: December 2024

Silver nanoparticles represent a potential solution for mitigating the
negative effects of temperature stress on cereals. This study investigates
the impact of silver nanoparticles on winter varieties of wheat and barley
during the tillering phase, focusing on proline concentration, antioxidant
activity and extract yield under winter field conditions. Silver
nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using a green method with an aqueous
extract of the plant Agrimonia eupatoria L. (fam. Rosaceae). Two winter
cereal varieties, Simonida (Triticum aestivum L.) and Nonius (Hordeum
vulgare L.), were foliar treated with 5 mg/mL and 10 mg/mL AgNPs-H2O. The
experiment lasted for 10 days, during which the minimum recorded temperature
was -7 ?C under field conditions. The proline concentration was increased in
both varieties treated with nanoparticles compared to the controls.
Antioxidant activity was assessed using the DPPH method for both treated and
untreated samples, with ascorbic acid used as a positive control.
Antioxidant activity was increased in all treated samples compared to the
untreated samples. Only specific concentrations of AgNPs-H2O increased the
extract yield. Based on these results, our study emphasizes the potential of
AgNPs-H2O to improve the tolerance of winter cereals to low temperatures.
Vestígios do Império: o internacional e o colonial no mundo westfaliano
Authors: S. Barrios Díaz José Alejandro
Published: December 2024

In the field of International Relations, there are various processes of silencing the place of the colonial in the formation of the modern international. The article proposes an interpretative-analytical and epistemic reflection on the articulation between the two categories, identifying historical and conceptual evidence to reflect on the articulation between the international and the colonial in the modern world. The basic questions to be answered in this article are: What is the place of the colonial in the production of the modern international? Which theoretical perspective makes it possible to understand the relationship between colonial and international categories? Indeed, the colonial and the international have been studied as different phenomena, but they share the same modern and imperial roots.
Reforma tributária e harmonização tributária no Mercosul
Authors: Nunes Fernanda de Holanda Paiva , Delgado Joedson de Souza
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo objetivou discutir a reforma tributária e seus impactos na harmonização tributária no Mercosul. Para tanto, procede à comparação das estruturas tributárias nos países do Mercosul; expõe algumas metas de harmonização tributária e os desafios enfrentados pelos países que integram este bloco econômico; e cita os impactos da recente reforma tributária brasileira no processo de harmonização fiscal. Como metodologia, optou-se pelo uso do método dedutivo, operacionalizado pela pesquisa bibliográfica em materiais já publicados e análise da legislação aplicável ao tema. Foi visto que cada país membro do Mercosul mantém o seu próprio sistema fiscal, e alcançar a harmonização fiscal tem-se revelado difícil devido às diferenças nas estruturas econômicas, nas considerações políticas e nos níveis de desenvolvimento entre os Estados-membros. No entanto, percebeu-se que tem havido discussões e esforços para alinhar certos aspectos da tributação, como ocorreu com a recente reforma tributária brasileira, para facilitar o comércio e a cooperação econômica dentro do bloco.
Contributo da preservação digital de documentos históricos em Moçambique
Authors: Vasco Domingos Joaquim
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo buscou analisar o contributo da preservação digital de documentos históricos em Moçambique. A preservação digital garante a disponibilidade dos documentos históricos para gerações futuras, assegurando a sua validade e legibilidade. Em Moçambique, há fragilidade na preservação digital, devido ao uso de técnicas arquivísticas tradicionais de fácil destruição. A evolução tecnológica permite arquivar os documentos históricos de modo que todos tenhamos acesso ao conhecimento de um passado histórico, a partir deles. A criação de um arquivo digital possibilita a difusão da história para toda a sociedade, tendo em conta que todos têm acesso a todos os documentos que relatam a história de uma dada época, dificilmente pode haver fragilidade na interpretação dos fatos. Com a evolução da tecnologia, os documentos históricos podem ser conservados numa conta de Facebook, por exemplo, onde todas as gerações têm acesso a eles.
The Physiological Response of Germination and Growth in Solanaceae Plants (Capsicum frutescens, Solanum melongena, Solanum lycopersicum) at Different Salinity Levels
Authors: Della Nelly Vikiladyla , Hastuti Endah Dwi , Setiari Nintya
Published: December 2024

High salinity causes osmotic stress and ion imbalance that can reduce plant productivity. Solanaceae can be developed for cultivation in saline land, but its growth is influenced by the type of species. This study aims to examine the tolerance level of three Solanaceae plants to salinity stress through observation of physiological responses of germination and growth. This study used a 3 x 4 factorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD). The first factor is salinity: 0 ppm, 2,500 ppm, 5,000 ppm and 7,500 ppm. The second factor is the Solanaceae species, namely Capsicum frutescens, Solanum melongena, and Solanum lycopersicum. Germination parameters include germination power, wet weight and dry weight. The growth parameters observed include plant height, root length, stem diameter, leaf area, number of leaves, wet weight of leaves, roots and stems and dry weight of leaves, roots and stems. The results of the study showed that C. frutescens is a plant that is more tolerant to salinity up to a concentration of 5,000 ppm when compared to S. melongena and S. lycopersicum whose tolerance is up to 2,500 ppm. Keywords: Germination, Salinity, Solanaceae, Vegetative Growth.
Využitie animácie a hry vo vzdelávaní
Authors: Beran Sládkayová Michaela , Zošáková Karina
Published: December 2024

Vysokoškolská učebnica zameraná na problematiku využívania animácie a hier vo vzdelávaní rôznych cieľových skupín. Učebnica sa okrem teoretického ukotvenia problematiky venuje aj praktickým ukážkam animačných aktivít a hier pre rôzne cieľové skupiny a obsahuje aj pracovné listy určené pre lepšie porozumenie prezentovanej problematike.
Sociological Analysis of Islamic Law on The Implementation of the Jo Kawin Bocah Program in Reducing Early Marriage Rates (Case Study on the PKK Team of Temanggung Regency)
Authors: Rahmadani Luqiya Suci , Ibrahim Malik , Muhammad Hanifah Salma
Published: December 2024

The "Jo Kawin Bocah" program aims to prevent early marriages in Central Java, particularly in Temanggung Regency, where 414 cases were recorded in 2022. Implemented by the PKK Movement Team, the program focuses on educating communities to reduce early marriage rates. This research analyzes its implementation in Temanggung Regency in 2023 using a sociological approach to Islamic law and descriptive analysis. The findings reveal two main points. First, the PKK Movement Team enhances the program through collaboration with the government, communities, institutions like GenRe (Planned Generation), and mass media for effective dissemination. Second, based on Atho' Mudzhar's sociological theory of Islamic law, factors such as religious practices, social structures, interactions, and support from community organizations significantly influence the program's outcomes. By fostering awareness and community involvement, the program has successfully shifted perceptions and reduced early marriage practices in Temanggung, demonstrating its potential as a model for other regions.
Проектирование технологии изготовления детали “Корпус” из стали 40ХЛ с разработкой процессов литья и обработки на станках с ЧПУ
Authors: Юсупов Марсель
Published: December 2024

Проект направлен на разработку эффективной технологии производства детали «Крышка». Основное внимание уделяется проектированию оснастки, расчету операционных размеров и режимов резания. Для достижения конкурентоспособности продукта используются современные методы литья, материалы и обработка на станках с ЧПУ.
Литейное производство занимает центральное место в создании качественных металлических изделий сложной формы. Выбор правильных материалов и технологий подготовки формы позволит изготовить деталь, соответствующую высоким промышленным стандартам.
A Case Report of Management of Intruded Mandibular Incisors in a Young Child with Epilepsy
Authors:   Paediatric Dental Specialist. Clinic, Sarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, 93586 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, Abang Ibrahim Dayang Fadzlina , Hamzah Siti Hajar ,   Centre of Studies for Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia, Hussein Alaa Sabah ,   Centre of Studies for Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: December 2024

The most common dental trauma during early childhood is intrusive luxation, which results in the displacement of the tooth into its alveolus. It is a severe form of dental trauma that can cause damage to the periodontal ligament, pulp, and alveolar bone. The International Association of Dental Traumatology recommends either extraction or spontaneous re-eruption of the intruded primary tooth, depending on the severity of the intrusion. This case report provides a brief insight into the management of intruded mandibular primary incisors caused by an epileptic attack in a 4-year-old boy diagnosed with refractory spastic cerebral palsy. After 6 weeks of the traumatic incident, spontaneous eruption of the intruded teeth was observed. However, the teeth were found to be mobile after 9 months of clinical and radiographic monitoring, necessitating extraction. Conservative management including waiting for spontaneous eruption with close monitoring is a treatment option for intrusive primary teeth in young children.
Defensa defensiva, pero activa y revisionista para la Argentina
Authors: Magnani Ezequiel
Published: December 2024

Para la Argentina, la defensa nacional es fundamental para recuperar la soberanía efectiva sobre las Islas Malvinas, Georgias del Sur y Sandwich del Sur. Este ensayo argumenta que la política de defensa del país debe estructurarse a partir de la presencia colonial, militar, ilegal e ilegítima del Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte en las Islas del Atlántico Sur. En función de ello, se sostiene que la defensa de la Argentina debe ser defensiva, activa y revisionista. A su vez, se indica que la clave de esta orientación está en aumentar los costos que tiene la potencia colonial en mantener su ocupación militar del territorio usurpado. 
El artículo explora tres dimensiones de la defensa. En primer lugar, su rol en el objetivo argentino vinculado a la recuperación de la soberanía efectiva de las islas del Atlántico Sur. En segundo lugar, la atención política asimétrica que recibe el Atlántico Sur por parte de la Argentina y de la potencia colonial. En tercer lugar, el papel que tienen los intereses en la definición de los aliados por parte de la Argentina. El trabajo concluye con la exposición de las reflexiones centrales.
75 anos da Declaração Universal dos Direitos Humanos (1948) e os limites de sua representação na América Latina e África
Authors: Lemos Carolyne Santos
Published: December 2024

Mesmo representando uma nova consciência em relação à dignidade da pessoa humana, a Declaração Universal dos Direitos humanos é destoante da realidade das nações de economia periférica. Nesta lógica, a partir da pesquisa bibliográfica e da abordagem de natureza qualitativa, este estudo discute as limitações da representação da Declaração Universal dos Direitos Humanos na América Latina e na África. Não há o resgate das especificidades de cada continente, mas a incorporação de aspectos sócio-históricos que aproximam as experiências desses continentes, a saber, o colonialismo, a instabilidade democrática e a existência de países com baixo Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano. A pesquisa se apropria de autores que discutem a representação em estudos pós-coloniais, de modo a associar o anacronismo entre a realidade das comunidades não ocidentais e a representação que o Ocidente realiza acerca delas. Delimitamos as categorias basilares colonialismo, pobreza e subdesenvolvimento para compor este estudo. A título de considerações finais, propomos um processo educativo em direitos humanos capaz de desafiar e transformar as estruturas que perpetuam as desigualdades.
Islam and Gender: An Exploration of Hadith on the Equality of Men and Women
Authors: Dadah  , Muhammad Rama Ramadan  , Siti Maesaroh
Published: December 2024

This study aims to explore and analyze the concept of gender equality in hadith, with the goal of providing a clearer and more comprehensive understanding of how hadith regulates the relationship between men and women in various life contexts, whether in family, social, or professional domains. This study employs a qualitative method with a content analysis approach. The primary data sources are collections of hadith relevant to the topic of gender equality, gathered from various trusted hadith compilations. The analytical techniques used include interpretation of hadith texts, comparison with related Quranic verses, and review of classical and contemporary scholars' views on this issue. The results of the study indicate that hadith generally supports the principle of gender equality in many aspects, although there are some hadiths that require historical and sociocultural context to be comprehensively understood. These hadiths, if interpreted correctly and contextually, show that Islam provides equal rights and responsibilities between men and women and encourages respect and gender justice. However, the interpretation and implementation of gender equality in Muslim societies are often influenced by local cultural and traditional factors, which sometimes deviate from the true essence of Islamic teachings. This study highlights the importance of a critical and contextual approach in understanding hadith texts to support efforts in achieving gender equality that is just and in accordance with Islamic values.
Integrasi Platform Media Sosial Instagram dalam Pertunjukan dan Pembelajaran Musik Gamad di Sendratasik FBS UNP
Authors: Hakim Uswatul , Dilfa Alrizka Hairi , Trinanda Riri , Hidayat Hengki Armez
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis integrasi pertunjukan musik Gamad ke dalam platform media sosial dan dampaknya terhadap pembelajaran musik Gamad di Jurusan Pendidikan Drama, Tari, dan Musik (Sendratasik), Fakultas Bahasa dan Seni (FBS), Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP). Penelitian ini berfokus pada bagaimana Instagram, sebuah platform digital populer, dimanfaatkan untuk mengajarkan dan menampilkan musik Gamad, mengeksplorasi perannya dalam mentransformasikan pedagogi musik tradisional. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus kualitatif, penelitian ini mengkaji strategi yang digunakan oleh para pendidik untuk memasukkan fitur-fitur Instagram—seperti postingan video, reel, dan siaran langsung—ke dalam proses pembelajaran. Temuan ini menyoroti bahwa Instagram memfasilitasi keterlibatan mahasiswa yang lebih besar, menawarkan ruang yang dinamis dan interaktif untuk latihan dan pertunjukan. Selain itu, media digital membantu memperluas audiens musik Gamad, menghubungkan karya mahasiswa ke platform global. Studi ini menyimpulkan bahwa mengintegrasikan media sosial ke dalam pendidikan musik tidak hanya meningkatkan pengalaman belajar tetapi juga mendukung pelestarian dan penyebaran tradisi musik lokal dalam konteks modern.Kata Kunci: Musik Gamad, Pembelajaran, Pewarisan, dan Transmisi Musik Tradisional, Media SosialThis study aims to describe and analyze the integration of Gamad music performances into social media platforms and their impact on Gamad music learning at the Department of Drama, Dance, and Music Education (Sendratasik), Faculty of Languages and Arts (FBS), Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP). The research focuses on how Instagram, a popular digital platform, is utilized to teach and showcase Gamad music, exploring its role in transforming traditional music pedagogy. Using a qualitative case study approach, the study examines the strategies employed by educators to incorporate Instagram features—such as video posts, reels, and live broadcasts—into the learning process. The findings highlight that Instagram facilitates greater student engagement, offering a dynamic and interactive space for both practice and performance. Additionally, the digital medium helps to broaden the audience for Gamad music, connecting students' work to a global platform. The study concludes that integrating social media into music education not only enhances the learning experience but also supports the preservation and dissemination of local musical traditions in a modern context.Keywords: Gamad Music, Learning, Inheritance, and Transmission of Traditional Music, Social Media.
Integrating Tradition and Technology: Digital Audio Workstation-Based Learning for Traditional Music Preservation
Authors: Saputra Dani Nur , Cahyono Agus , Utomo Udi , Raharjo Eko , Nainggolan Oriana Tio Parahita
Published: December 2024

The use of technology into conventional music education offers novel prospects for both preservation and creativity. This study examines the application of Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) as an educational instrument for instructing and conserving traditional music, specifically within the setting of Desa Cisaat, Subang, West Java. The study included 25 young participants from the hamlet, with the objective of evaluating how DAW-based learning may enhance their involvement with traditional Sundanese music. The study illustrates how DAWs connect old musical traditions with contemporary digital approaches through workshops and instructional activities, allowing kids to engage with traditional music in more innovative and accessible manners. The research conducted used a type of qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The data collection techniques used are through observation, interviews, and literature studies. The analysis carried out adopted from miles and huberman where the process includes data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results indicate that DAW-based learning cultivates creativity, increases student engagement, and facilitates a profound comprehension of musical legacy among younger generations. This technique facilitates the recording, adaptation, and widespread dissemination of traditional music, thus assuring its preservation in the digital era. The study indicates that the integration of tradition and technology via Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) signifies a viable avenue for the future of music instruction and preservation, especially in rural regions.
Names of shapes in Polish criminal slang: preliminary observations
Authors: Karczewska Małgorzata
Published: December 2024

Names of geometric shapes, scientifically defined entities, may have non-scientific meanings which are worth studying. The article attempts to investigate if the names of shapes are present in Polish criminal slang, what these names are, and what meanings are attributed to them. In this way, a new semantic dimension of the terms is analysed. The study, based on two dictionaries of Polish criminal slang, shows that only four names of geometric shapes, namely koło ‘circle’, kwadrat ‘square’, trójkąt ‘triangle’ and kula ‘ball’, are present in prison slang. As the key feature of criminal slang is being incomprehensible for outsiders, a significant level of obscurity stemming from the creativity of slang users can be observed in the examples subject to the analysis. In some cases, though, the relation between the name of the shape and its referents is more evident. In addition, certain meanings of the names of geometric shapes are present also in other varieties of Polish (e.g. school or university jargon), which means that inter-slang borrowing is taking place, too.
ІННОВАЦІЙНІ ЗАСАДИ ТА МОДЕРНІЗАЦІЯ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ У ВИЩІЙ ХУДОЖНЬО-ПЕДАГОГІЧНІЙ ОСВІТІ
Authors: Колісник-Гуменюк Юлія
Published: December 2024

У статті розглядаються інноваційні засади та процеси модернізації професійної підготовки майбутніх фахівців у системі вищої художньо-педагогічної освіти України. Описані ключові напрями розвитку, зокрема: впровадження неперервного навчання, компетентнісно-спрямованого та особистісно зорієнтованого підходів. Акцентується увага на використанні інтерактивних технологій і проєктних методів навчання, інтегрованих у кредитно-модульну організацію освітнього процесу.
Проаналізовано вплив Болонської декларації на структуру навчання та оцінювання, що сприяє підвищенню якості підготовки студентів і їхньої професійної мобільності. Упровадження стандартів вищої освіти розглядається як важливий етап забезпечення конвертованості та універсалізації професійної освіти в Україні та за її межами.
ПОЛІКУЛЬТУРНА КОМПЕТЕНТНІСТЬ МАЙБУТНІХ ПЕРЕКЛАДАЧІВ ЯК НАУКОВА ДЕФІНІЦІЯ ТА ВИМОГА СЬОГОДЕННЯ
Authors: Западинська Ірина
Published: December 2024

У статті схарактеризовано полікультурну компетентність майбутніх перекладачів як наукову дефініцію та вимогу сьогодення. Представлено найбільш актуальні думки науковців щодо підготовки конкурентоспроможного перекладача у світлі вимог полікультурної освіти, визначення полікультурної компетентності та полікультурної компетентності перекладача. Враховуючи здобутки вітчизняних наукових студій подано власне розуміння полікультурної компетентності перекладача – інтегративної якості фахівця, що відображає готовність і здатність забезпечувати успішність міжкультурної взаємодії між представниками різних лінгвокультур на основі врахування етнокультурних норм, уявлень, цінностей, особливостей вербальної та невербальної поведінки.
Green Foreign Direct Investment for Indonesia and Malaysia
Authors: Gurumintarjit Kaur  , Rashveen Kaur
Published: December 2024

The Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (SDGs) were adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015 and made public as a global call to action. The potential for green foreign direct investment (FDI) to significantly enhance sustainable development is enormous. Through the high-quality jobs it generates and the development of human capital, which further enhances living standards, it is essential for enhancing growth and innovation. This article will provide a brief overview of foreign direct investment law in Indonesia and Malaysia. As both nations are significant players in the ASEAN and global communities, investment policy should be a top priority for their governments. Comprehensive investment law must be established to meet the needs of the domestic and international business environments that require capital investment, promote economic growth, and create long-term economic stability for the people of Indonesia and Malaysia. This article offers recommendations for the growth of foreign direct investment in Indonesia and Malaysia and is also anticipated to be useful information.
An Appraisal of Attitudes of Nigerian Christian Leaders to Environmental Crisis
Authors: Dr. Olusegun Noah Olawoyin  , Dr. Ebenezer Olawale Kayode
Published: December 2024

The role of religion in the global environmental crisis is to change people's attitudes. This is needed because humans are the primary cause of environmental problems. Christianity in Nigeria is not exempted from this role; rather, more is expected from it, as Christians in Africa, including Nigeria, are increasing more than many other continents. Moreover, according to a 2005 BBC survey, Christian leaders, like other religious leaders, are more trusted and respected than any other form of leadership. However, despite their influence, many Christian leaders are silent on the issue of the environment. Rather, they contribute to environmental pollution through, among others, noise pollution, indiscriminate pasting of posters and the treatment of hills, mountains, river banks and groves when praying there. The major cause of their silence is ignorance of facts and the impacts of environmental problems. The methods adopted are a blend of ethnography and grounded theory. The authors immerse themselves in the ecclesiastical setting in Nigeria to observe and document the beliefs, practices and social dynamics of the major churches in Nigeria. However, the authors went further to develop explanations based on systematically analysing data collected from their observations. The paper suggests that it is very important for Christian scholars, the government and those who are concerned about ecological degradation to combat this ignorance by enlightening the clergy about the facts and impacts of environmental destruction. Due to their powerful influence, Christian leaders will then help change lay people's attitudes as well as political leaders.
An Evaluation of School-Based Assessment Implementation in Ghana: A Case of Jasikan Municipality
Authors: Saviour Kwadjo Kudjordji  , Millicent Narh-Kert
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to investigate the implementation of the SBA (School-Based Assessment) policy in basic schools in the Jasikan Municipality of the Oti Region of Ghana. The study utilized a cross-sectional research design with a quantitative research approach, sampling 273 teachers using a stratified random sampling technique. The questionnaire was used as the primary data collection instrument, and data were analyzed using frequency tables and the relative importance index. The findings revealed that providing teachers with the policy document was the most critical factor in SBA implementation, while inadequate logistics supply was the biggest challenge. The constant supervision of teachers by headteachers and GES (Ghana Education Service) was identified as the most crucial strategy to ensure the successful implementation of the SBA policy. Therefore, the study suggests that GES should enforce the use of the SBA policy in all basic schools in the Jasikan Municipality to address the challenges and ensure successful implementation.
Feasibility of School Events Strategy Employed by Heads of Public Secondary Schools to Enhance Parental Involvement in Students’ Learning in Songea District, Tanzania
Authors: Aneth Ponera  , Dr. Catherine Muteti  , Dr. Emmanuel J Kileo
Published: December 2024

The study investigated the feasibility of school events as a strategy employed by heads of public secondary schools to enhance parental involvement in students’ learning in Songea district, Tanzania. The study used a convergent design under a mixed-methods research approach. The study was guided by Hoover-Dempsey and Sandler's Parental Involvement Theory, targeting a population of 2174. The target population consisted of 21 heads of schools from 21 public secondary schools, 723 form-four students, 1112 parents, 317 teachers, and 1 District Secondary Education Officer (DSEO). The sample size of 185 respondents, including 10 public secondary schools, consisted of 74 students, 90 teachers, 10 heads of schools, 10 parents, and one (1) District Secondary Education Officer (DSEO) obtained through probability and non-probability sampling techniques. Quantitative data were collected through questionnaires, while qualitative data were collected through interview guides and validated with the help of research experts in education. The reliability coefficients of 0.839 and 0.855 questionnaire for teachers and students correspondingly Likert-type items were established using Cronbach's Alpha Coefficient. The trustworthiness of qualitative data was ensured through peer debriefing and triangulation methods. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively, statistics, while qualitative data were thematically deduced. The study revealed that school events were inclined towards parental involvement in students' learning and led to a conclusion that the use of school events by heads of public secondary schools is a viable strategy that enhances parental involvement in students' learning. According to the report, heads of public secondary schools should use more creative ways to incorporate parents into their students' education through school events.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Relationship between Credit Risk and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
Authors: Andrew Kubo  , Dr. Ogilo Fredrick
Published: December 2024

The study sought to establish the impact of COVID-19 on the relationship between credit risk and the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. A descriptive research design that targeted all commercial banks in Kenya was adopted and focused on two eras, pre and post-COVID-19 and sought to find out the impact it had on the variables under study. The results indicated the existence of a positive and significant correlation between the Capital adequacy ratio and return on assets. It also established a moderately strong positive relationship between liquidity ratio and return on assets among the banks reviewed. It further established a weak positive relationship between the total assets held by the banks and the return on assets. On the other hand, the study established a negative slope and significant correlation between Non-Performing Loans ratio and Return on assets. Subsequently, the study established that Capital adequacy ratio, Liquidity ratios and Total assets had a significantly positive relationship with the Return on Assets of the identified banks operating within Kenya. In this regard, the study recommends further studies, especially on mobile loan products, in view of how well banks perform. One key area would be the impact of mobile loans on the credit risk to banks.
A comprehensive approach to characterizing bioactive compounds from Haplanthodes tentaculatus (L.) R. B. Majumdar using HR-LCMS and MTT assay
Authors: Trivedi Parth B. , Badole Madhavi
Published: December 2024

The bioactive compounds in Haplanthodes tentaculatus (L.) R. B. Majumdar has demonstrated significant potential in addressing conditions like cancer, diabetes, inflammation, and microbial infections. This study employs high-resolution liquid chromatography mass spectrometry and network analysis to investigate these chemicals. The methanolic extract revealed 92 identified compounds, many of which exhibited inhibitory effects on MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell growth. Aclacinomycin N, Ganoderic acid Mb, Cucurbitacin E, and Hydroquinidine displayed notable inhibitory effects. The extract demonstrated an IC50 value of 61.41±0.692 μg, showcasing its effectiveness in impeding cancer cell development. While promising, further research is needed to unravel the specific molecular pathways involved. The identification and characterization of distinct chemicals in the extract offer potential leads for medication development. This work underscores H. tentaculatus as a vital source of bioactive substances with potent anticancer properties, emphasizing the need for continued exploration in advancing cancer therapies.
First hundred years of Don Experimental Station
Authors:   Don Experimental Station – a branch of V.S. Pustovoit All-Russian Research institute of Oil Crops, Krat-Kravchenko E.A. , Luchkina T.N. ,   Don Experimental Station – a branch of V.S. Pustovoit All-Russian Research institute of Oil Crops, Zbrailova L.P. ,   Don Experimental Station – a branch of V.S. Pustovoit All-Russian Research institute of Oil Crops
Published: December 2024

Based on the studied archival sources, there is presented the data about scientists (breeders, agricultural technicians, geneticists, soil scientists) who worked at the Don Experimental Station from the moment of its foundation in 1924 to the present time. The main task set by the Soviet government for breeders was the development and introduction of new high-yielding, early-maturing, disease- and pest-resistant varieties of oil crops. The historically significant contribution of scientists of the Don Experimental Station in the development of the agro-industrial sphere of the south of the Russian Federation, the creation of new methods, technological techniques and regulations used in breeding and primary seed production of various oil crops (sunflower, oil flax, mustard, castor oil, rapeseed, safflower, sesame, and soybean) is stated. The development of the Don Experimental Station over the course of a century is traced. There was developed a completely new base of the initial breeding material of oil crops in the conditions of the Rostov region. In the context of the reforming the agricultural and industrial complex, the main tasks were: the development of competitive varieties and hybrids of oil crops that meet international standards and the needs of rural producers; the development of effective environmentally protected and resource-saving agricultural practices and the improvement of primary and industrial seed production; the introduction of completed scientific developments into agricultural practice. During the existence of the station, more than 130 varieties, hybrids and lines of sunflower, castor oil, brown and white mustard, oil flax and other oil crops have been developed and introduced into production. More than 100 patents for breeding achievements have been obtained. The varieties and hybrids of the Don Experimental Station are used in the fields of various soil and climatic zones of the Rostov region, as well as in other regions of Russia, in Ukraine, Moldova, and Bulgaria.
Renal artery embolization before cryoablation using radial artery through an abandoned hemodialysis fistula
Authors: Gunn Jack Harrison , Albayrak Emin , Benjamin Jamaal L. , Rice Samuel L.
Published: December 2024

In patients with end-stage renal and current or planned arteriovenous fistula, trans-radial access is listed as a relative contraindication to preserve future hemodialysis (HD) fistula sites. Herein, we report a case of trans-radial trans-fistula arterial access in the setting of an abandoned HD fistula with preserved flow.
Вербальное оскорбление: признаки и методы выявления
Authors: Малюка А.А.
Published: December 2024

В статье рассматриваются методические особенности производства лингвистической экспертизы по делам об оскорблении. Описаны применяемые в экспертной практике подходы, дан их критический анализ.

The article considers the methodological features of linguistic examination in insult cases. It tackles the peer practice approaches, as well as giving their critical analysis.
Опыт аксиоматического построения теории познания
Authors: Оганисян А.О. , Джиджян Р.З.
Published: December 2024

В статье представлена система аксиом, определений и следствий одного из наиболее развитых теоретических разделов философии — теории познания. Показано, что при помощи предложенных аксиом и определений разрешаются вопросы исходных элементов познавательной способности человека, проблематики теории истины, эпистемологии и методологии научного познания.

This article considers a system of axioms, definitions and consequences of one of the most developed theoretical branches of philosophy — the theory of cognition. It is shown that with the help of the proposed axioms and definitions, one can resolve the questions of the initial elements of human cognitive ability, the problems of the theory of truth, epistemology and methodology of scientific investigation.
The relationship between the microbiota type and immune resources of the endometrium among infertile women in the implantation window phase
Authors:   Medical Center for Womens Health, Moscow, RU, Polina M.L. , Mikhaleva L.M. ,   Research Institute of Human Morphology: Moscow, RU, Vityazeva I.I. ,   Federal State Budgetary Institution National Medical Research Center of Endocrinology of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Khamoshina M.B. ,   Medical Institute FSAEI HE People's Friendship University of Russia, Ordiyants I.M. ,   Medical Institute FSAEI HE People's Friendship University of Russia, Lebedeva M.G. ,   Medical Institute FSAEI HE People's Friendship University of Russia, Shelenina L.A. ,   doctor of the gynecological department of F.I. Inozemtsev City Clinical Hospital, Department of Health of the city of Moscow, Zakharova P.N. ,   Clin-ical Resident of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Institute M.K. Am-mosov North-Eastern Federal University, Ya-kutsk, Russia, Douglas N.I. ,   MD, Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Institute of North-Eastern Federal University, Yakutsk, Russia
Published: December 2024

The features of the microbiota and the immune profile of the endometrium of women with infertility of different genesis during the "implantation window" period have been studied. Endometrial phenotypes different in immune profile and microbiota profile within each group were identified (with infertility of unclear genesis, tube-peritoneal genesis, chronic endometritis, "thin" endometrium): "normal," dysplastic, chronic inflammation. The phenotype of chronic endometritis is revealed a significant predominance of cytokines of the pro-inflammatory Th1/Th1 profile in the presence of a dysbiotic microbiota type. The features of the dysplastic endometrial phenotype consist in a "poor" immune response (cytokines, chemokines, growth factors) against the background of pronounced fibrotic transformation. Ideas about the endometrial phenotype (normal, dysplastic, chronic inflammation) are a criterion for readiness for blastocyst implantation.
Keywords: infertility, the period of the "implantation window", chronic endometritis, immunohistochemical study, molecular phenotype, lactobacillar and dysbiotic types of microbiota.
Comparative assessment of the intensity of oxidative stress in various experimental models
Authors:   Amur State Medical Academy of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Dorovskikh V.A. , Simonova N.V. ,   Amur State Medical Academy of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Shtarberg M.A. ,   Amur State Medical Academy of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Panfilov S.V. ,   Amur State Medical Academy of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Arkhipova M.I. ,   Amur State Medical Academy of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Zatvornitsky V.A. ,   Amur State Medical Academy of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Sharapova M.O. ,   Amur State Medical Academy of the Ministry of Health of Russia
Published: December 2024

The possibilities of modeling oxidative stress in vivo include a fairly wide range of effects from the introduction of xenobiotics to the use of a temperature factor, irradiation, etc. On the basis of the Amur Medical Academy, pharmacologists summarized many years of experience in using various models of the formation of oxidative stress in a warm-blooded organism - the processes of peroxidation lipids were induced by exposure to low and high temperatures, ultraviolet irradiation, and a low-frequency alternating magnetic field. The intensity of lipid peroxidation processes in various models was assessed by the degree of accumulation of diene conjugates, lipid hydroperoxides, malondialdehyde and the level of ceruloplasmin, vitamin E, and catalase activity in the blood of laboratory animals on days 7, 14, and 21 of the experiments. The results of a comparative assessment of the intensity of oxidative stress in various experimental models showed that the most pronounced changes in the antioxidant status are caused by the cooling of animals and exposure to ultraviolet rays, and the latter model triggers a shift in the balance to the prooxidant side by the end of the first week of the experiment, which is confirmed by the accumulation of lipid peroxidation products by 48 -61% and a decrease in the activity of the components of the antioxidant system by 31-33% compared with the control. Thermal exposure to rats and the effect of a low-frequency alternating magnetic field causes less pronounced, but more stable changes in the dynamics from 7 to 21 days in the state of the prooxidant/antioxidant system, which, similarly to models using hypothermia and ultraviolet light, allows us to ascertain the formation of oxidative stress.
Keywords: experimental models, hypothermia, hyperthermia, ultraviolet irradiation, low-frequency variable magnetic field, oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation products, antioxidant system, rats.
Prevalence of functional gastrointestinal diseases in schoolchildren of Krasnoyarsk by Roman IV criteria
Authors:   Federal Research Center “Krasnoyarsk Scientific Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (FRC KSC SB RAS), Research Institute for Medical Problems in the North (RIMPN), Krasnoyarsk, Russia, Shubina M.V. , Tereshchenko S.Yu. ,   Federal Research Center “Krasnoyarsk Scientific Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (FRC KSC SB RAS), Research Institute for Medical Problems in the North (RIMPN), Krasnoyarsk, Russia, Gorbacheva N.N. ,   Federal Research Center “Krasnoyarsk Scientific Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (FRC KSC SB RAS), Research Institute for Medical Problems in the North (RIMPN), Krasnoyarsk, Russia, Lapteva L.V. ,   Federal Research Center “Krasnoyarsk Scientific Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (FRC KSC SB RAS), Research Institute for Medical Problems in the North (RIMPN), Krasnoyarsk, Russia
Published: December 2024

The prevalence of functional gastrointestinal diseases (FGDs) in adolescents of 11-18 years old in school (500 individuals) and in a specialized gastroenterology unit (141 individuals), identified by questioning the Russian-language version of the QPGS - RIV questionnaire (Questionnaire on Pediatric Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Rome IV Version) was analyzed. As a result, the prevalence of FGDs in school was as follows: functional dyspepsia (FD) - 5.3%, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - 0.6%, abdominal migraine (AM) - 1.0%, functional abdominal pain syndrome (FAPS) - 0.2%, functional constipation (FC) - 5.3%. In the study profile of recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) among children in hospital, FD was 73.6%, IBS - 22.6%, FAPS - 3.8%, 17% of children had both FD and IBS. Compared to the previous version, according to the new criteria, instead of IBS, the FD diagnosis prevailed (due to a decrease of the criterion for the prevalence of pain syndrome, as well as the inclusion of postprandial distress syndrome (PDS) for diagnosis), and the IBS incidence rate decreased threefold (due to the new limiting criteria).
Keywords: adolescents, recurrent abdominal pain, functional gastrointestinal diseases, prevalence, ROME IV.