bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TÌNH TRẠNG DINH DƯỠNG VÀ CÁC YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN CỦA BỆNH NHÂN UNG THƯ BUỒNG TRỨNG ĐIỀU TRỊ HOÁ CHẤT TẠI BỆNH VIỆN K NĂM 2023-2024
Authors: Hoàng Việt Bách , Đào Thị Phúc Thịnh , Phạm Văn Bình , Lê Thị Hương
Published: January 2025

Mục tiêu: Đánh giá tình trạng dinh dưỡng và các yếu tố liên quan của người bệnh ung thư buồng trứng đang điều trị hóa chất tại Bệnh viện K năm 2023-2024. Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang trên 159 người bệnh ung thư buồng trứng tại khoa Nội 5, Nội 6 Bệnh viện K. Kết quả: Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy 44,7% người bệnh có nguy cơ suy dinh dưỡng (SDD), trong đó 34,6% người bệnh có nguy cơ SDD mức vừa (PG-SGA B) và 10,1% người bệnh có nguy cơ SDD nặng (PG-SGA C). Theo BMI, tỷ lệ người bệnh bị SDD là 10,7% và 8,8% người bệnh thừa cân, béo phì. Khi đánh giá tình trạng dinh dưỡng theo bộ công cụ PG-SGA, kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy, người bệnh có suy giảm cân nặng trong vòng 6 tháng có nguy cơ suy dinh dưỡng cao hơn người duy trì được cân nặng với OR = 3,6 (1,2 – 10,7) ở nhóm giảm <10% cân nặng và OR = 6,9 (1,3 – 36,1) ở nhóm giảm ≥ 10% cân nặng. Kết luận: Tình trạng suy dinh dưỡng ở người bệnh ung thư buồng trứng điều trị hoá chất tương đối phổ biến. Cần có chiến lược can thiệp dinh dưỡng phù hợp trong dài hạn để duy trì cân nặng nhằm giảm thiểu nguy cơ suy dinh dưỡng cho người bệnh.
Choroidal melanoma treatment: a shift towards vision preservation
Authors: Kazemzadeh Kimia
Published: January 2025

Background: Choroidal melanoma is the most common primary intraocular malignancy in adults, and is known for its aggressive nature and potential for metastasis. Historically, enucleation was the primary treatment, which resulted in significant morbidity and psychological distress. Recent advances have led to a paradigm shift towards vision-preserving therapies. This review aimed to explore advances in choroidal melanoma treatment and their impact on patient care and quality of life.
Methods: For this narrative review, we conducted a literature search of major databases, including PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and Scopus, from January 1, 1998, to December 30, 2024. The search strategy employed the following keywords: “choroidal melanoma,” “vision preservation,” “plaque brachytherapy,” “proton beam therapy,” “stereotactic radiosurgery,” “enucleation,” “ocular oncology,” “retinal health,” “visual acuity,” “quality of life,” “computational intelligence,” and “AI (artificial intelligence).” We included English-language studies of any design focusing on choroidal melanoma treatment, particularly treatment involving vision-preserving strategies.
Results: Advances in vision-preserving therapies, such as plaque brachytherapy, proton-beam irradiation, and stereotactic radiosurgery, have revolutionized the management of choroidal melanoma. These modalities offer improved patient outcomes by reducing the need for enucleation and preserving visual acuity. Plaque brachytherapy achieves high tumor-control rates with minimal side effects, while proton-beam irradiation provides precise tumor targeting, which is particularly beneficial for large tumors. Stereotactic radiosurgery is effective for smaller tumors, but may result in decreased visual acuity over time. Emerging therapies, such as Bel-Sar (AU-011), show promise in controlling tumor growth while preserving vision. The ability of Bel-Sar to control tumors while preserving vision could provide patients with a more favorable prognosis and improved quality of life. Immunotherapy holds significant promise, particularly with the potential for use of immune checkpoint inhibitors and vaccine therapies. Additionally, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important in the management of choroidal melanoma.
Conclusions: The shift from enucleation to vision-preserving therapies has significantly improved outcomes and quality of life for patients with choroidal melanoma. Future research should focus on optimizing current therapies for better visual acuity preservation and on exploring new targeted therapies to enhance tumor control while minimizing side effects. Moreover, studies on AI applications for managing this sight- and life-threatening eye condition could significantly transform treatment outcomes.
Evaluación de las propiedades físicas y mecánicas de ladrillos elaborados con lodos residuales de plantas de tratamiento de agua potable y aguas residuales
Authors: Orostegui Melendrez Nicool Betsabe , Godos Malca Ingri Tatiana , Chahuares Paucar Leonel
Published: January 2025

En esta investigación se tuvo como objetivo evaluar las propiedades físicas y mecánicas de ladrillos utilizando lodos residuales provenientes de plantas de tratamiento de agua potable y de tratamiento de aguas residuales. Para tal efecto, se hizo un estudio experimental y comparativo donde se seleccionaron como muestra 20 ladrillos elaborados con 50% de lodos residuales, los mismos fueron confrontados con 20 ladrillos tradicionales (Pirámide 18H). Según los resultados, se ha identificado que la resistencia a la compresión en los ladrillos tradicionales corresponde a 14,73 MPa; estando dentro del tipo IV y tipo V; en tanto, la resistencia en los ladrillos con lodo (Toby) es 7,11 MPa, los mismos que están considerados en los ladrillos tipo I y II
Análisis preliminar para un diseño urbano sostenible en la comunidad El Palaciero del Estado Lara
Authors: Matey Rodriguez Yiraimmy , Fernández Briceño Hecna
Published: January 2025

La presente investigación tiene como finalidad realizar un análisis preliminar del contexto urbano y social del sector El Palaciero, que permita establecer un diagnóstico a fin de plantear una propuesta de diseño urbano sostenible adaptado a la influencia industrial y agroindustrial existente. Se realizó una encuesta a los habitantes del área de estudio para conocer sus requerimientos y percepciones, además de un diagnóstico físico – social - ambiental del área objeto de estudio a través de la técnica de observación directa. La información recolectada permitió determinar que El Palaciero posee un gran potencial debido a su centralidad con respecto a los sectores adyacentes, y por encontrarse dentro del entorno urbano directo de la Zona Económica Especial de Lara del Municipio Palavecino
PRÁTICAS INTEGRATIVAS E COMPLEMENTARES EM SAÚDE E SEGURANÇA DO PACIENTE NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE
Authors: Krieger Carolina Santana
Published: January 2025

Patient safety is a fundamental aspect of healthcare quality, particularly in Primary Health Care (PHC), which is responsible for a significant portion of the healthcare provided to the population. Recent studies indicate that a considerable percentage of consultations in PHC result in patient safety incidents, including diagnostic errors, medication administration problems, and communication failures between professionals and patients. This study adopts a bibliographic review methodology, analyzing data from sources such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, focusing on articles published between 2010 and 2024. The objective is to investigate the influence of National Policies on Integrative and Complementary Practices in Health (ICPS) on patient safety in PHC. The research reveals that the adoption of ICPs contributes to improving patient safety in PHC, aligning with a contemporary health perspective that goes beyond the absence of disease, promoting overall well-being. This study suggests that the integration of ICPS in PHC can transform patients into active participants in the care process, indicating a significant advancement in care quality and health promotion.
ANTİKÇAĞDA SAVAŞ MEYDANLARINDA MÜZİĞİN ETKİSİ
Authors: Kınacı Mesut
Published: January 2025

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Müzik kelimesi Eski Hellence’deki mousikē teriminden türemiştir ve Mousaların (ilham perilerinin) başkanlık ettiği sanatlar anlamına gelmektedir. Hellenlere göre mousikē kavramı, şarkı, dans, şiir, destan anlatımı, solo-koro ya da enstrümantal eşliği kapsayan performans sanatlarını ifade etmek için kullanılmıştır. Hellenler bu sanatı, dini ritüelleri yerine getirmek, boş zamanlarını değerlendirmek, özel davetlerinde misafirlerini eğlendirmek için ya da günlük rutinlerini yerine getirirken icra etmişlerdir. Antikçağda Hellenler tarafından müziğin icra edildiği alanlardan biri de savaş meydanları olmuştur. Hellenler savaş meydanlarında birçok amaçla müzik icra etmişlerdir. Savaş başlamadan önce askerleri cesaretlendirmek ve düşmanları korkutmak için kullanılan müzik, savaş esnasında ordunun senkronize hareket etmesini sağlamak ve askerlere saldırı, geri çekilme ve manevra gibi komutları vermek amacıyla icra edilmiştir. Müziğin savaş meydanlarında icra edildiği safhalardan biri de savaş sonu olmuştur. Eğer galip gelindiyse tanrılara şükretmek için ilahiler ve galibiyeti kutlamak için zafer şarkıları söylenmiştir. Bu çalışmada antik yazarların eserleri ve arkeolojik buluntular ışığında, Antikçağda Hellenlerin savaş meydanlarında müziği kullanma amaçları tespit edilecek ve örneklerle açıklanacaktır.
Inclusive Education in Elementary Schools:
Authors: Nurdiansyah Alvin , Mohd Puad Mohd. Hazwan bin
Published: January 2025

This study aims to determine the implementation and implementation of inclusive education in SD Negeri 1 Karangwidoro, Malang Regency. Inclusion education seeks to provide equal opportunities for students with special needs to get an education. The method used in this study is a qualitative approach through interviews and direct observation. The subjects of this study are teachers, students with special needs, and observation of social interaction in inclusion classes. The results of this study show that SD Negeri 1 Karangwidoro has a commitment to provide inclusive education despite facing obstacles and obstacles. The biggest obstacles are the absence of accompanying teachers, the availability of infrastructure and facilities, and support from the government as well as the lack of public understanding of inclusive education. Social interaction between regular students and students with special needs shows a positive relationship. This study recommends an increase in teacher training, the provision of infrastructure, and support from the community and the relevant government. In addition, further research is expected to be able to examine more deeply the impact of inclusive education on the academic and social development of students with special needs.
The Effect of Provider-Related Factors on Healthcare Utilization in the Upper East Region of Ghana: The Mediating Role of Marketing Strategies
Authors: Akanyako Joseph
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the mediating role of marketing strategies on the relationships between healthcare provider-related factors and patients' healthcare utilization. Adopting a descriptive cross-sectional quantitative design, the study utilizes a survey method to collect responses from 322 sampled healthcare professionals, using simple random sampling from a population of 1980 who work in public clinics and Community Health Planning Services (CHPS). The theory underpinning this study is the Andersen Behavioural Model of Health Service Utilization. Structural Equation Modelling technique was adopted to analyze and test the hypotheses. The study revealed that provider-related factors significantly and positively influenced healthcare utilization (β = 0.355, t = 3.406, p < 0.001). Furthermore, provider-related factors also had a direct and positive relationship with marketing strategies (β = 0.534, t = 7.283, p = 0.000). Marketing strategies also significantly and positively influenced healthcare utilization (β = 0.432, t = 5.366, p = 0.000). Conversely, the moderating influence of provider-related factors on the relationship between marketing strategies and healthcare utilization was significant (β = 0.456, t = 4.892, p = 0.000). The study concludes that marketing strategies mediate the relationship between provider-related factors and healthcare utilization. Thus, it is recommended that integrating marketing strategies into health planning and healthcare delivery by managers of health institutions can strengthen and facilitate health promotion and education.
INOVAÇÃO PEDAGÓGICA E IDENTIDADE CULTURAL PELO DISCURSO FÍLMICO: PROJETO VÍDEO NAS ALDEIAS NO CONTATO COM A JUVENTUDE NÃO INDÍGENA – ALTERIDADE, TECNOLOGIA E SAÚDE MENTAL
Authors: Nunes Rogério Barros , Cardoso Luís Miguel Oliveira de Barros
Published: January 2025

Este artigo dedica-se à exploração das possibilidades pedagógicas e de melhoria de aspectos socioemocionais advindos do uso em sala de aula não indígena da produção diversificada, instigante e propositiva do Projeto Vídeo nas Aldeias (VNA). A degradação da saúde mental e o conhecido isolacionismo subjetivo e cultural da juventude da geração Z (nascidos entre 1995 e 2010) e Alfa (nascidos entre 2011 e 2025) podem ser minimizados em face da exposição à produção audiovisual dos indígenas? Isto é suficiente para uma percepção do mundo mais integrada à realidade offline? As conclusões do estudo apontam como potentes e bem-vindas as aproximações com a cultura audiovisual dos povos originários brasileiros. Contudo, as escolas da atualidade devem buscar meios e condições para usar os filmes do VNA como impulso não apenas da fruição fílmica em si, como também estímulo ao espelhamento de comportamentos e hábitos para maior conexão física das alunas e alunos com a Natureza.
LEI DA FICHA LIMPA, IMPORTÂNCIA PARA DEMOCRACIA
Authors: Rolim Júnior Milton Boudoux , Camargo Maria Emília
Published: January 2025

O presente estudo trata da Lei da Ficha Limpa e sua consequente importância para a democracia. Sendo assim será abordado no decorrer do texto acerca do papel da Lei Complementar 135/10, ou Lei da Ficha Limpa, como ficou popularmente conhecida, e as inovações referentes ao sistema das inelegibilidades. O estudo objetiva principalmente explorar o tema e desse modo apontar as modificações surgidas após a publicação da referida Lei, perpassando pelo conceito da inelegibilidade e demais conceitos importantes relacionados ao tema. Inicialmente será discutido sobre noções preliminares referentes à jurisdição e ao estado, bem como sobre a jurisdição eleitoral brasileira. Em seguida foi abordado questões relacionadas ao processo eleitoral e seguido de apontamentos da Lei Complementar 135/10. Com isso foi possível compreender o papel do Estado e da Sociedade diante das implicações da referida Lei.
CONSTRUINDO UMA ESCOLA INCLUSIVA: MODELOS, PRÁTICAS E DESAFIOS
Authors: Lopes Pedro Borba
Published: January 2025

Promover uma sociedade inclusiva requer a cooperação entre família e escola, ambos desempenhando papéis vitais na valorização da diversidade e na garantia dos direitos dos cidadãos. A família é o primeiro núcleo social do indivíduo, influenciando diretamente a formação de valores e atitudes sobre diversidade e inclusão. Pais e responsáveis devem adotar comportamentos que valorizem a diversidade e apoiar as necessidades especiais dos filhos, fortalecendo a rede de apoio familiar. A escola deve proporcionar um ambiente inclusivo onde todos os alunos possam se desenvolver plenamente. Para isso, é essencial a formação continuada de professores, a adaptação do currículo e a oferta de recursos pedagógicos acessíveis, além de fomentar o respeito e a convivência harmoniosa entre os alunos. A parceria entre família e escola é crucial para a educação inclusiva. A comunicação constante e o envolvimento dos pais nas atividades escolares promovem cooperação e confiança, essenciais para o desenvolvimento dos alunos. Uma escola inclusiva deve ser acolhedora e acessível, com rampas, elevadores, pisos táteis, corredores amplos, mobiliário ajustável, recursos tecnológicos, iluminação adequada, banheiros acessíveis, biblioteca inclusiva e áreas comuns planejadas para interação e acessibilidade. As atividades escolares devem ser planejadas para assegurar a participação ativa e significativa de todos os alunos, com aulas inclusivas e materiais didáticos acessíveis.
Universidad Autónoma Chapingo: modelo educativo y planes de estudio 2023-2025
Authors: Maza Dueñas Mafaldo , García González Vanessa
Published: January 2025

Presentamos los primeros resultados de una investigación centrada en el modelo educativo de la Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, en relación con su misión, visión, objetivos y perfil de egreso de nuestros y nuestras alumnas. El objetivo fue hacer un análisis sobre la relevancia curricular del modelo educativo y contrastarlo con algunas materias esenciales -desde la postura de la investigación, las del área de ética y filosofía de la ciencia- para hacer una interpretación con los objetivos del perfil de egreso. De igual modo, la investigación retomó algunos artículos de la Ley general de educación 2022 para comprender la relación entre el modelo educativo, planes de estudio y perfil de egreso para lograr el desarrollo educativo, académico, científico y tecnológico en los diversos departamentos de nivel superior que tiene la Universidad Autónoma Chapingo. Se presentan gráficas para mostrar la relevancia de las materias que consideramos deben contemplarse en futuras actualizaciones de los diversos planes de estudio de las carreras para promover con mayor sustento la formación académica, ética e integral.
El recurso efectivo como pilar de la justicia
Authors: Martínez Galván Ma. Lucrecia
Published: January 2025

Hemos visto a lo largo del contexto social, político, cotidiano e histórico de México, que el Estado ha realizado vulneraciones a derechos, sin que los individuos cuenten con una respuesta satisfactoria a las reclamaciones de las víctimas directas e indirectas. Se agrava la situación cuando a un ciudadano le es desechado el último recurso legal al que tiene derecho, no obstante estar regulado en los artículos 8 y 25 de la Convención Americana sobre Derechos Humanos y el artículo 2 del Pacto Internacional de Derechos Civiles y Políticos. Sucedió en el Estado de México con el caso de H.M.G., publicado en la CMDPDH, cuyos hechos del 2008 incluyen una detención arbitraria por secuestro agravado, puesta a disposición tardía, incomunicación y tortura, que derivaron en una sentencia de 113 años de prisión.  Al promover su último recurso, la Primera Sala de la SCJN lo desechó, quedando su asunto irrecurrible, sin proporcionarle un “remedio efectivo”. Esta investigación emplea un enfoque cualitativo basado en análisis de documentos y jurisprudencia, con revisión de textos legales nacionales e internacionales y el caso legal específico que se señala en párrafos anteriores. Además, se usó un método analítico para evaluar el marco normativo de la Ley de Amparo, identificando la necesidad de modificar el artículo 81 fracción II para establecer un candado legal que prohíba desechos subjetivos de recursos legales. El objetivo es privilegiar el acceso a la justicia, garantizando un medio de impugnación efectivo para defenderse de actos arbitrarios del Estado.
Liderazgo de calidad que inspira: innovación en PYMES tradicionales
Authors: San Román Losada Iliana , San Román Losada Jenny , Hernández López Dalia Rosario
Published: January 2025

Se investigan las buenas prácticas de liderazgo en la administración de la calidad en una PYME del sector alimentario, analizando el impacto del liderazgo directivo en la excelencia de los productos. Se plantea como objetivo identificar estas prácticas en una organización con más de 40 años en el mercado, enfocándose en la experiencia del líder al dirigir su equipo, el uso de la administración de calidad y su efecto en los productos. Se justifica la investigación por la relevancia de la calidad para la promoción de las PYMES en un mercado competitivo. La metodología es cualitativa y descriptiva, utilizando análisis documental, entrevistas semiestructuradas con el dueño y encuestas a los empleados. Los resultados revelan cuatro buenas prácticas clave: compromiso estratégico con la calidad, promoción de una cultura de calidad, fomento del liderazgo transformador y enfoque en la mejora continua. Estas prácticas se detallan con ejemplos concretos de la empresa estudiada, como la distribución de recursos para formación y la implementación de programas de seguridad alimentaria. Se concluye que el liderazgo efectivo, caracterizado por estas prácticas, es crucial para mejorar la excelencia de los productos y el contento del cliente, proporcionando una guía para otras PYMES que deseen implementar estrategias similares.
Análisis del diseño de información de tradiciones culturales del medio de comunicación impreso La Gaceta
Authors: Arévalo Ortiz Roberto Paolo , Guayasamín Medina Doménica Elizabeth
Published: January 2025

El diseño de información es una técnica usada para transformar textos en recursos visuales que ayuden al lector a entender y procesar información, para ello, la infografía es una herramienta periodista que permite sintetizar y convertir datos complejos en piezas informativas y estéticas. Por lo cual, el objetivo de esta investigación es analizar la forma que tiene el medio impreso La Gaceta para diseñar y presentar la información de tradiciones culturales. Para ello se recolectaron 64 muestras fotográficas de infografías culturales del periódico, posterior a ello, para el análisis de estos ejemplares se creó una ficha de registro enfocada en el diseño de información basada en la propuesta metodológica de ventura et. al., (2023) con el propósito de identificar aquellos elementos que contribuyan al desarrollo de una infografía cultural en medios impresos se identificó a través del análisis de elementos como formato, texto, tipografía, esquema de color y soportes gráficos que  La Gaceta ocupa demasiada cantidad de texto y pocos elementos visuales que dificultan el entendimiento y la lectura. Por último, se realizó una recomendación sobre la estructura y composición que debe de tener una infografía de tradiciones culturales en medios impresos.
Importancia de la adopción del marketing digital en las MIPYMES
Authors: Reyes Gregorio Nallely , Martínez González Pablo
Published: January 2025

A raíz de la pandemia y la contingencia sanitaria por la Covid-19, las empresas, grandes o pequeñas han visto la necesidad de revisar sus estrategias de venta tradicional que practicaban para el intercambio de productos y servicios y adaptarse al comercio electrónico, a través de un sitio web, promociones y anuncios online y redes sociales online como Facebook e Instagram (Béjar-Tinoco et. al., 2022). Al cambiar el entorno o el contexto de una sociedad las empresas revisan las dinámicas que realizan y replantean cuáles mantener y cuales mejorar dependiendo de la necesidad de la sociedad (Béjar-Tinoco et al., 2022). Para algunas empresas el marketing digital se ha convertido en un modelo de negocio mientras que para otras solo será un método complementario al comercio tradicional y a las actividades que realizan (Kotler & Armstrong, 2012). El distanciamiento a causa de la pandemia demandó cambios en la vida cotidiana modificando también los hábitos del consumidor por lo que las empresas integraron de manera rápida la comunicación digital, así que mediante el uso que las micros, pequeñas y medianas empresas (Mipymes) hacen a las redes sociales como una herramienta de marketing es que se puede conocer la capacidad que éstas tienen para implementar estrategias de acercamiento con sus compradores (Trejo et al., 2022). El motivo de la presente investigación es dar a conocer el impacto que puede tener el marketing digital para las empresas sobre todo cuando los teléfonos celulares se convierten en una parte esencial de la vida de las personas (Kotler & Armstrong, 2013). Hoy en día, el combinar el marketing tradicional con la digital amplía la posibilidad de que las organizaciones penetren al mercado así que, si el objetivo es atraer clientes no se debe tener presencia exclusiva en solo uno de los medios sino all-line, lo que significa que se debe estar en todos los canales del marketing. Sin embargo, el marketing digital es cada vez más popular (Xie, 2021). Mejía, en el año 2017 menciona que el marketing digital es un complemento del marketing tradicional, y un sustituto (Ortega et al., 2018).
A sub-fossil coral Sr∕Ca record documents northward shifts of the Tropical Convergence Zone in the eastern Indian Ocean
Authors: Pfeiffer Miriam , Takayanagi Hideko , Reuning Lars , Watanabe Takaaki K. , Ito Saori , Garbe-Schönberg Dieter , Watanabe Tsuyoshi , Wu Chung-Che , Shen Chuan-Chou , Zinke Jens , Brummer Geert-Jan A. , Cahyarini Sri Yudawati
Published: January 2025

Abstract. Sea surface temperature (SST) variability in the south-eastern tropical Indian Ocean is crucial for rainfall variability in Indian Ocean rim countries. A large body of literature has focused on zonal variability associated with the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) which peaks in austral spring. In today's climate, northward shifts of the Tropical Convergence Zone (TCZ) co-vary with the IOD, and it is unclear whether these shifts may also occur independently. We have developed a new monthly resolved Sr/Ca record from a sub-fossil coral cored at Enggano Island (Sumatra, Indonesia). Core sections containing diagenetic phases are omitted from the SST reconstruction. U/Th dating shows that the Sr/Ca-based SST record extends from 1869–1918 and from 1824–1862 with a relative age uncertainty of ±3 years (2σ). At Enggano Island, coastal upwelling and cooling in austral spring impact SST seasonality and are coupled to the latitudinal position of the TCZ. The sub-fossil coral indicates an increase in SST seasonality between 1856 and 1918 relative to the 1930–2008 period. We attribute this to enhanced cooling due to stronger south-easterly (SE) winds driven by a northward shift in the TCZ in austral spring. A nearby sediment core indicates colder SSTs and a shallower thermocline prior to ∼1930. These results are consistent with an increase in the north–south SST gradient in the eastern Indian Ocean, calculated from historical temperature data, that is not seen in the zonal SST gradient. We conclude that the relationship between meridional and zonal variability in the eastern Indian Ocean is non-stationary and modulated by the long-term evolution of temperature gradients.
The Impact of Geological Structures on Groundwater Potential Assessment in Volcanic Rocks of the Northwestern Ethiopian Plateau: A Review
Authors: Mihret Bishaw , Wuletaw Ajebush
Published: January 2025

Abstract. This review examines the influence of geological structures on groundwater potential in the volcanic rocks of the Northwestern Ethiopian Plateau. The region's tectonic complexity has shaped fractures, faults, and other features that significantly impact groundwater storage and flow. Geological structures, including faults, fractures, folds, and lineaments, play a crucial role in groundwater dynamics, particularly in terrains with limited primary porosity, where secondary porosity dominates aquifer characteristics. Faults can act as conduits or barriers, controlling recharge, flow, and discharge based on their structural properties and interaction with surrounding rocks. Fractures create secondary porosity, enabling groundwater storage and movement in otherwise impermeable rocks. Lineaments, representing subsurface features such as faults and lithological boundaries, are key indicators of groundwater potential, especially in hard-rock and volcanic terrains. Additionally, folding influences aquifer configuration and flow by creating confined or unconfined groundwater systems through anticlines, synclines, and other structures. The review underscores the importance of integrating geological, geophysical, and hydrological methods for effective groundwater exploration and management. Volcanic terrains present unique challenges due to their complex lithology and structural heterogeneity. Case studies from various volcanic settings demonstrate how structural features enhance or restrict groundwater movement and highlight the interplay between volcanic lithology and tectonic processes. Recommendations are provided for using a multidisciplinary approach to address these challenges and ensure sustainable groundwater resource management in volcanic regions.
Identification of nighttime urban flood inundation extent using deep learning
Authors: Wan Jiaquan , Wang Xing , Cheng Yannian , Zhang Cuiyan , Shen Yufang , Xue Fengchang , Yang Tao , Wang Quan J.
Published: January 2025

Abstract. With the acceleration of urbanization, the disaster of urban flooding has had a serious impact on urban socio-economic activities and has become one of the important factors restricting social development in China. Accurate and timely identification of urban flooding extents is crucial for decision-making. Traditional remote sensing technologies are often limited by environmental factors, making them less suitable for application in complex urban terrains. The development of emerging technologies and the increase in urbanisation have led to a significant increase in the number of surveillance devices within cities, while the development of deep learning techniques has led to their widespread application in various fields. Deep learning methods using video images as a data source provide a new technical methods for intra-urban waterlogging recognition. However, current research mainly focuses on waterlogging recognition in daytime scenes, often ignoring nighttime, a time of high waterlogging incidence. To address these challenges faced by flooding recognition in the nighttime, this study proposes a deep learning model—NWseg—to achieve the recognition of the extent of waterlogging at night. Initially, we constructed a dataset of 4,000 images of nighttime urban flooding. Subsequently, MobileNetV2 and Resnet101 networks were used to replace the DeepLabv3+ backbone network and compared with the NWseg model. Next, the NWseg model is compared with ResNet50-FCN, LRASPP and U-Net models to evaluate the performance of different models in nighttime urban flooding identification. Finally, the applicability and performance differences of each model in specific environments were verified. In conclusion, this study successfully demonstrates the effectiveness of the NWseg model for nighttime urban flooding identification and provides new insights for nighttime urban flooding identification.
Ecclesiastical and Pastoral Context of the Internment of November Insurgents in the Malbork Żuławy Region
Authors: Zawadzki Wojciech
Published: January 2025

Po upadku powstania listopadowego w październiku 1831 r. w Prusach Zachodnich zostało internowanych ponad 20 tys. polskich żołnierzy. Większość z nich do początku 1832 r, powróciło do Królestwa Polskiego lub udało się na emigrację do Francji. Znamy już personalia, odnotowane głównie w księgach metrykalnych, ponad stu zmarłych w Prusach Zachodnich powstańców. Około 1500 powstańców pozostało jednak w Prusach. Wielu z nich zamierzało zawrzeć związki małżeńskie na terenie Żuław Malborskich i Elbląskich, ale wpierw musieli wykazać zdolność kanoniczną do zawarcia związku sakramentalnego. W katolickich księgach metrykalnych z terenów żuławskich odnaleziono 36 adnotacji potwierdzających zawarcie związków małżeńskich z udziałem powstańców listopadowych.
Skeleton Maps in Anatomy and Physiology: Student Perceptions
Authors: Yeo Michelle , Hewitt Sarah , Bouma Joanne , Lang Sarah
Published: January 2025

Heavy content, high volume courses commonly create challenges for undergraduate students. Two such courses at our university are the introductory semesters of anatomy and physiology for first-year nursing students, taught by biology instructors. Despite the vast literature indicating the efficacy of using concept maps as a tool for learning, it is still not commonly implemented in the field. An adaptation called skeleton maps, were developed and implemented to assist student learning. This qualitative SoTL study reports on student perceptions of the learning gains of utilizing these maps, under six themes that fall into behavioural, cognitive, and opinion-based categories. The results of this study indicate a strong evidence base for using concept-map based strategies within similar courses.
Plotting a Path Forward: Towards a Supportive Graduate Writing Program
Authors: O'Regan Keith
Published: January 2025

Writing centres in Canada have an important role to play in aiding dissertation writers in the planning and composing of doctoral work. While doctoral writing support may challenge the conventional offerings that are currently provided in more traditional undergraduate writing centre environments, there is nevertheless a demonstrable need for this form of support. This article reviews the effectiveness of a writing support program with an attention to questions of genre, metadiscursive awareness, disciplinary conventions, and the program’s capacity to assist dissertation writers with completing large sections of work through building feelings of self-belief and self-advocacy. By analyzing survey results, the author argues that a focus on writing process and reflection at the PhD level can be instrumental in building momentum towards completion through overcoming social isolation, by increasing students’ agency and ownership over the project, and in building graduate-level writerly confidence.
Walk the Talk: The Impact of Health Promotion and Wellness Curriculum on Wellness, Motivation, Learning, and Academic Success in Pre-Service Fitness and Health Professionals
Authors: Dancey Erin , Harrison Heather , Williams-Bell Michael
Published: January 2025

At Durham College in September 2021, a new program of study was launched in Fitness and Health Promotion (FHP) that included an increased focus on health promotion and wellness curriculum. The current study investigated how perceived wellness, motivation, and self-directed learning measures change as students progress through the new FHP program and examined correlations between the perception of wellness, motivation, self-directed learning measures, and academic success. As students progressed through the program there was an increase in perceived wellness (p<0.05), a decrease in self-directed learning readiness (p<0.05), and a decrease in motivation to learn (p<0.05). There were no significant correlations between wellness, self-directed learning readiness, motivation, and academic success. These findings suggest our program curriculum should be improved to increase our students’ self-directed learning readiness and motivation. Possible approaches to bridge the gap may include an emphasis on problem-based learning and a flipped classroom model.
Indigenizing Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition: A Review of the Literature
Authors: Juhnke Peyton , Haley Tobin LeBlanc
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of existing scholarship on the Indigenization of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). Providing a careful review of this literature contributes a missing map of this field of scholarship and shares key insights for scholars. This is a timely contribution. While the assessment of prior learning has been in practice for decades, this practice has excluded (and continues to exclude) the knowledges of those who remain underrepresented within higher education. In the case of Indigenous learnings, such exclusions are part of the settler colonial operation of post-secondary education that Indigenous scholars and allies are working to disrupt. In order for post-secondary institutions to remain current and adaptive to the ever-changing process of articulating and accrediting knowledge, recognizing and implementing the Indigenization of PLAR is integral. Readers will gain an improved understanding of PLAR, design and implementation considerations when seeking to Indigenize a PLAR process, and examples of well-implemented PLAR for Indigenous learners. As more and more post-secondary institutions consider (to greater and lesser extents) how to address ongoing colonial exclusion of Indigenous knowledges and learners, an Indigenized PLAR process can offer a useful tool. In the settler state of Canada specifically, where the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action include a focus on providing adequate funding and training so that post-secondary educators can incorporate Indigenous knowledges and teaching methods into the classroom, Indigenized PLAR could potentially support the work of fulfilling this promise. This paper proceeds as follows: 1) a discussion of the search and analysis methodology; 2) a discussion of the importance of Indigenizing PLAR; 3) an overview of key design lessons drawn from the literature; 4) a discussion of important insights in implementation; and 5) a conclusion.
Inclusive Online Nursing Education: Learner Perceptions of Universal Design for Learning Approaches
Authors: Celestini Ann , Palalas Agniewszka (Aga)
Published: January 2025

Diversity in age, background, circumstances, and abilities among post-secondary learners has become increasingly common in online nursing education. Thus, there is a need for educators to build an inclusive environment that is responsive to this variety, to optimize learner achievement.  Universal Design for Learning (UDL) offers educators a theoretical framework to proactively design an inclusive online course curriculum that is responsive to varied learner populations and minimizes learning barriers encountered. A convergent mixed-methods descriptive case study was conducted of learners enrolled in a large first-year undergraduate nursing course in Canada, which was redesigned using UDL principles. The purpose of this case study was to answer the research question: How do learners’ rate and describe the effectiveness of instructional strategies used in supporting inclusivity of diverse learning preferences and needs in an online environment. Data was collected in 2020, from a cohort of 230 learners using a survey questionnaire (n=40) and focus group (n=7) by a hired research assistant, for the convergent mixed-methods analysis and resulting discussion. Survey respondents rated accessible course material, inclusive lecture strategies, accommodations, inclusive assessment, and classroom constructs of the survey tool, as being most inclusive of diverse needs. Focus group participants described assessment methods, instructor presence, and UDL based course design elements, as the preferred instructional strategies used in the curriculum, with group work and navigation issues being most problematic. A purposeful selection of synchronous and asynchronous UDL based instructional strategies by educators, which integrate multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression, offered an inclusive online environment for diverse learning needs.
The Emergence of Formalized Educational Leadership in Higher Education
Authors: Symbaluk Diane , Potter Tiffany , Jackson Brad , Andrews David M.
Published: January 2025

In Canada, educational leadership is a term often used to describe specific types of academic and scholarly work in universities, colleges, CEGEPs, other post-secondary institutions (and in K-12 contexts, where the term’s usage is entirely distinct). Our interest is in how educational leadership is framed in the specific context of Canadian universities. While most universities recognize exemplary teachers through promotional criteria and often through awards, the academic literature provides little guidance on what exactly constitutes educational leadership in university settings. To trace the emergence of educational leadership as a formalized construct, we gathered data from Collective Agreements and other public-facing resources such as awards criteria from 48 Canadian universities to examine ways in which educational leadership was defined and/or enacted. Our national review identified several categories of activities commonly cited as examples of educational leadership, including significant forms of curricular development, formal leadership initiatives, the dissemination of public forms of teaching-related research or teaching-based resources, engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning, and the carrying out of various forms of mentorship. Our review also found that educational leadership is constituted not only by these types of activities, but also by the capacity to demonstrate impact of these activities beyond the classroom. In addition to examples of ways to illustrate impact, we offer a working definition of educational leadership that reflects how it is emerging within the specific context of contemporary Canadian universities.
Practice to Theory: Making Connections Between Assessment and Evaluation Through a Reflective Practice Assignment in the Bachelor of Education Program
Authors: Jackson Terri
Published: January 2025

In self-study, researchers explicitly identify how their practices add to the body of knowledge in teacher education (Vanassche & Kelchtemans, 2015). This self-study aims to document and analyze some of my learning as an early career teacher educator in Ontario, Canada. Being cognizant of the well-researched theory-to-practice gap in teacher education and the potential for someone with recent field experience to readily share “tips and tricks” without deeply connecting to theoretical perspectives (Hibbert et al., 2022), I document and analyze my experiences shifting the structure of a Bachelor of Education course assignment. The purpose of the shift is to help support teacher candidates in drawing connections between their assessment practices on placement and assessment theory and policy. Through this reflective essay, I share my instructional decisions, how I enacted them, and reflect forward. Because teacher candidates demonstrated clear connections about how their assessment decisions aligned with theory, policy, and curriculum documents, I believe this assignment was a successful addition to the course.
THE INFLUENCE OF RIBOVIRIN ON THE RECOVERY OF POTATO VARIETIES IN VITRO CULTURE
Authors: Oliynyk T. M. , Zakharchuk N. A. , Nemerytska L. V.
Published: January 2025

The article presents the results of research on the effect of the virus-inhibiting drug ribovirin on the effectiveness of meristem regeneration and improvement of potato varieties in vitro culture. In the research, varieties selected by the institute were used: Zhytnytsia, Knyaginya, Misteria, Myroslava, Slauta, Rodynna, Fotinia. Three times during the growing season, phenological observations of the researched varieties were carried out in the nursery of test clones of seed crops, and the best developed samples were selected for improvement. 190 etiolated sprouts from the tubers of the studied potato varieties were tested using the RT-PCR method before the in vitro culture recovery. VKM was detected in 30.5% of samples; VVBK and VKS in 2.1%. Material with negative RT-PCR test results was involved in rehabilitation, and those with positive results were culled. The shoots of potato tubers were treated with the antiviral drug ribavirin and 50 meristems of each sample with an apex size of 200 μm were introduced into the culture.
It was established that the efficiency of regeneration by varieties was: Zhytnytsia – 54%, Knyaginya – 68%, Mystery – 56%, Myroslava – 48%, Rodynna – 44%, Slauta – 47%, Fotinia – 75%. All regenerated lines were checked for the content of viral infection using RT-PCR. As a result of the research, the effectiveness of recovery on average by varieties was: Zhytnytsia - 33%, Knyaginya - 65%, Mystery - 54%, Myroslava - 25%, Rodynna - 27%, Slauta - 43%, Fotinia - 59%.
TRANSGENIC CULTIVARS: CREATION, CULTIVATION, AND DIAGNOSTICS
Authors: Bobrownyzky Juri
Published: January 2025

This mini-review is devoted to the issues of creation, cultivation and diagnostics of cultivars originating from modern technology of genetic modification (GM cultivars). A GM cultivar is defined as follows: it should be created by means of recombinant DNA methods or cell fusion technology. These technologies arose in the 70th years of 20th century, and as soon as in 1990 the first commercial cultivar (tobacco with resistance to viruses) was registered. Nowadays the area under GM crops is estimated to be around 160 million hectares.
Sceptical attitude towards GM technology resulted in regulation of circulation of GM crops and products thereof by numerous legislative acts (Directive 2001/18/EC on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing; EC Regulation 1829/2003 on GM food and feed; Law of Ukraine on the state system of biosecurity). This necessitated the proper detection of GM cultivars and products thereof carried out in the course of inspections.
The diagnostics of GM cultivars and products thereof is carried out by methods of biotests, ELISA and PCR. The latter and its more modern modification, qPCR, is the most popular diagnostic method described in ISO 21569:2008. The main diagnostic sequences are the so called 35S promotor and NOS terminator.
DETERMINATION OF COOKING TYPE AND SUITABILITY FOR PROCESSING INTO FRENCH FRIES AND CHIPS
Authors: Rustamova O.M.
Published: January 2025

The article highlights the results of the assessment to determine the cooking type and suitability for processing into French fries and chips. Objective. Determination of cooking type and suitability for processing into French fries and chips. Research method. Laboratory according to the method of conducting research with potatoes. Research results. 7 varieties developed in the Institute for Potato Research have been assessed: mid-early Zhytnytsia, Misteriia; mid-ripening – Kniahynia, Marfusha, Melaniia, Medeia and Rodynna. As a result of the work carried out, it was established that Misteriia and Melania varieties have an average score of 5.6 and belong to ВС cooking type (frying and preparation of most dishes); varieties Zhytnytsia, Medeia and Rodynna with scores of 6.3, 6.5 and 6.2, respectively, belong to C type (most dishes); Kniahynia variety with a score of 5.5 –B type (frying); Marfusha variety with a score of 3.9 belong AB type (salad, frying). It was established that Zhytnytsia, Marfusha, Melaniia meet the requirements for all indicators to be processed into chips and French fries. According to the shape of the tuber (rounded), Zhytnytsia variety is more suitable for chips, Marfusha variety (elongated-oval) and Melaniia variety (elongated) are suitable for French fries. Zhytnytsia, Marfusha, Melaniia varieties fully meet the requirements for the suitability of potatoes for processing into French fries and chips, and Kniahynia, Medeia and Rodynna varieties do not meet the requirements and cannot be used for this purpose, but Medeia and Rodynna varieties can be recommended for starch production. Conclusion. Based on the evaluation results, it was found that two varieties (Misteriia and Melaniia) belong to BC cooking type, three varieties (Zhytnytsia, Medeia, Rodynna) belong to С type and one each (Kniahynia, Marfusha) belong to B and AB types, respectively. Two varieties (Marfusha, Melaniia) are suitable for processing into French fries and Zhytnytsia variety is suitable for processing into chips, two varieties can be used to obtain starch (Medeia, Rodynna).