bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identify structures underlying out-of-equilibrium reaction networks with random graph analysis
Authors: Wong Albert , da Cunha Éverton , Kraakman Yanna , Kriukov Dmitrii , van Poppel Thomas , Stegehuis Clara
Published: June 2024

Network measures have proven very successful in identifying structural patterns in complex systems (e.g., a living cell, a neural network, the Internet). How such measures can be made applicable for the de novo design of chemical reaction networks (CRNs) is unknown. Here, we used a trypsin network as a model system to develop a realistic graph comprising 12 nodes and 32 edges. The graph (or, more specifically, species-species network) was validated using a random graph null model. Our analysis enabled an explicit illustration of the relationships among the nodes over time and, surprisingly, they revealed that a CRN may comprise various subgraphs but never the entire graph with all its edges present. Furthermore, we demonstrated that the application of degree, clustering coefficient, and betweenness centrality (network measures commonly employed in network science) could provide insights into when and if feedback interactions emerge in the CRN. We envision that the method developed here could be broadly applied in chemistry to characterize the network properties of many other CRNs, promising data-driven predictions designs of future molecular systems of ever greater complexity.
ẢNH HƯỞNG CỦA PROTEIN LvCTL3 TÁI TỔ HỢP LÊN CHỈ TIÊU MIỄN DỊCH, TĂNG TRƯỞNG VÀ KHẢ NĂNG KHÁNG BỆNH AHPND TRÊN TÔM THẺ CHÂN TRẮNG (Litopenaeus vannamei) DO Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Authors: Phương Trần Vinh , Linh Nguyễn Quang , Thảo Trần Thị Bách , Anh Nguyễn Đức Quỳnh , Phước Nguyễn Ngọc
Published: June 2024

Tôm thẻ chân trắng có khối lượng 0,55 ± 0,1 g/con được cho ăn với khẩu phần cơ bản có hoặc không bổ sung protein LvCTL3 tái tổ hợp với các nồng độ lần lượt 100; 200 và 500 µg/mL tương ứng với hàm lượng 2; 4 và 10 mg/kg thức ăn. Sau 30 ngày thí nghiệm tôm được thu thập để xác định các chỉ tiêu tăng trưởng, tỷ lệ sống và máu tôm được lấy để phân tích các chỉ tiêu miễn dịch. Sau đó, tôm được thí nghiệm cảm nhiễm với vi khuẩn V. parahaemolyticus (nồng độ 1  105 CFU/mL). Kết quả các chỉ tiêu tăng trưởng, hệ số chuyển đổi thức ăn và các chỉ tiêu miễn dịch: tổng số tế bào máu, hoạt tính các enzyme: phenoloxidase, Superoxide dismutase (SOD), lysozyme và hoạt động thực bào của máu tôm ở các nghiệm thức thí nghiệm ăn thức ăn có bổ sung protein LvCTL3 tái tổ hợp cao hơn đáng kể so với đối chứng (p < 0,05). Trong đó, tôm được cho ăn chế độ ăn có bổ sung 4 hoặc 10 mg/kg thức ăn có tổng số tế bào máu và SOD được ghi nhận cao hơn so với các nghiệm thức còn lại. Sau 15 ngày cảm nhiễm, tỷ lệ chết tích lũy của tôm ở các nghiệm thức từ  20,0­–36,67%, là thấp hơn đáng kể so với đối chứng (63,66%). ­
TREE SPECIES DIVERSITY AND CARBON STOCK IN CHARLAND HOMEGARDENS OF BANGLADESH
Authors: Iqbal Benazir , Jahan Nur Iffat , Shariful Islam Md , Kundu Bishwajit , Nazmun Naher Dr. , Forhad Hossain Dr. Md.
Published: July 2024

Four Bangladeshi villages were chosen at random to represent a total of 64 home gardens.The study’s objective was to evaluate the variety of tree species and the carbon store in the tree biomass on Char Island, both above and below groun. The Shannon Wiener index was used to evaluate the variety of tree species, and allometric equations were used to estimate the carbon stock, with the assumption that the stock represented 50% of the carbon in the tree biomass. The findings indicated that home garden ecosystems could store an average of 18.00 Mg of carbon per hectare, ranging from 1.66 Mg of carbon per hectare to 58.93 Mg per hectare and tree species diversity ranged from 0 to 1.84 with a mean value of 1.05 where most abundant was Eucalyptus camaldulensis (44.21%) which stored the most C (33.62Mg ha-1) followed by Moringa oleifera (29.37 Mg ha-1) in tree biomass. The study provides a evidence of tree diversity and carbon storage in char island.
IMPACT OF SECURITY CHALLENGES ON FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF FOOD PRODUCTION FOCUS
Authors: Abdulwaliyu Ibrahim , I.R. Okoduwa Stanley , O. Arekemase Shefiat , Muhammad Abdulkadir , L. Batari Musa , A. Mustapha Razaq , F. Itiat Joseph
Published: July 2024

Intakes of adequate and quality food on sustainable basis are prerequisite for good health. However, food security cannot be achieved amidst security challenges. In the recent decade food production in Nigeria has been a challenge. This is owing to many reasons, including security challenges. The aim of this study was to provide information on the deplorable state of food production in Nigeria, as triggered by security challenges. This study also highlights impacts of the security challenges on food affordability, and consequently its effects on hunger and malnutrition in Nigeria. And by extension, this study conceptualized food production focus model (FPF) that if adopted, could improve rural food production in Nigeria. Databases such as Google Scholar, African Journals Online, Nigerian Journals Online, Scopus, Medline and Pubmed were used to search for relevant information on the impacts of the security challenges on farmers productivity. Findings from literature search revealed that access to sufficient, safe and quality food is now a serious concern in Nigeria in recent time due to the security challenges, coupled with increased population growth, rural-urban migration. Although migration may be multifaceted, however, security challenges play substantial roles, and have seriously affected the food production in several rural communities in Nigeria. And most worrisome is increased unemployment rate due to lost of jobs and investment phobia caused by the security challenges in Nigeria. Furthermore, the scourge of COVID-19 pandemic amidst the security challenges have further aggravated food and nutrition insecurity in Nigeria.
RESPONSE OF FIVE SELECTED STORED LEGUME SEEDS SPECIES TO OVIPOSITION DETERRENT, OVICIDAL AND GRAIN PROTECTANT ACTIVITIES OF SOME BOTANICALS AGAINST Callosobruchus Maculatus (FAB.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
Authors: Matthew Adinoyi Augustine , Thomas Inomisan Ofuya , Joy Ejemen Idoko, , Jacobs Mobolade Adesina
Published: July 2024

Ten plant powders were tested at 2% on five legume seeds for their entomocidal effects against Callosobruchus maculatus. A completely randomized design (CRD) with five pairs of freshly emerged adult bruchids was used to treat 40g of disinfected legume seed types with 2g of the selected plant powders. An analysis of variance was performed on the data on the percentage of oviposition deterrence, hatchability, pest tolerance, and weight loss. Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloides (87.02%) P. guineense (77.36%) and E. aromatica (73%) significantly deterred oviposition. The maximum percentage egg hatched was recorded in G. max (94.71%) and significantly lower on C. cajan with P. guineense (2.33). Ife Brown (20.83%) recorded significantly lowest tolerance compared to M. pruriens (99.17%). Percentage weight loss was significantly reduced in G. max irrespective of treatment and M. pruriens suffer no weight loss. Incorporation of Z. zanthoxyloides, P. guineense and E. aromatica powder proved to be promising biopesticide.
PHENOTYPIC AND MORPHOMETRIC CHARACTERIZATION OF CAMELS UNDER FARM CONDITION IN BANGLADESH
Authors: Shahinur Rahman Md. , Mahbubul Mohammad , Khatun Asma , Younus Ali Md.
Published: July 2024

Camels are considered as a component in arid as well as semi-arid regions where they contribute to combat desertification and attaining food security. To evaluate the phenotypic and morphometric characteristics of camels in Bangladesh, a one-week survey was carried out at Babe Madina camel farm in Dhaka. A well-defined questionnaire focused on survey goals was used to gather data through direct interviews. Brown coat color (41.67%) with medium hair length (50%) and flat face (83.33%) was prominent. The average body weight, body length, hump length, and width, length of fore limb, and length of hind limb were 431.69±20.51 kg, 159.09±2.61 cm, 55.5±1.5 cm, 29.23±0.82 cm, 145.36±1.44 cm and 151.05±1.29 cm, respectively. Morphometric parameters were higher in males compared to females though the sex effect was statistically non-significant except length of fore limb (p=0.18). To sum up, this data will provide important context and information for the breeding and selection processes designed to ensure the long-term viability of camel farming in Bangladesh.
MACRONUTRIENTS USE EFFICIENCY IN SANDY SOIL CULTIVATED BY MAGNETICALLY TREATED SEEDS PRE-SOWING AND SPRAYED BY N-FERTILIZER DISSOLVED IN MAGNETIZED WATER
Authors: I. Mohaseb Mohamed , M. Shahin Magdy , A. Shaheen Alaa Eldeen , T. Rashad Rama
Published: July 2024

Purpose: is to enhance the nutrients use efficiency (NUE) along with the crop yield and quality by magnetic treatment (MT) of the groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) seeds pre-sowing as well as the MT of water used to dissolve the nitrogen (N) fertilizer under sandy soil field conditions. Methods: Treatments were distributed in a split-plots design in triplicates. The control CL has received the recommended dose RD of the N-fertilizer while other treatments received a 50% of the RD applied to the surface soil 30 days after planting. The main factor (F1) was the N-application rates 1000, 2000, and 3000 mg kg-1 of urea dissolved in the magnetically treated water (MTW) then sprayed on the soil in the liquid form five times after planting. The sub-factor (F2) was the time of MT (15, 30, and 45 min) of the groundnut seeds exposed to a magnetic field MF 1.4 T intensity before planting. Results: The soil available N, P, K, Fe, Mn, and Zn (mg kg-1) were increased significantly by 34.8%, 23.0%, 3.49%, 9.4%, 22.2%, and 23.2% respectively, at P ≤ 0.05 by the 45 min MT and 3000 mg kg-1 N relative to its corresponding control (CL). The MT has increased the seeds yield (kg ha-1) significantly in the order 45 min >30 min >15 min for the N-rates 1000, 2000, and 3000 mg kg-1. At the 45-min time, it was increased by 17.5, 15.3, and 14.8% for the N-rates, respectively. Conclusions: The 2000 mg kg-1 rate with MT of seeds for 15 min can be recommended for an acceptable nutrients use efficiency (NUE).
CHARACTERIZATION OF QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE TRAITS FOR DIVERSITY ASSESSMENT AND CORRELATION STUDIES IN FOXTAIL MILLET (SETARIA ITALICA (L.) BEAUV.)
Authors: G.C. Bimochana , Upadhyay Ashmita , Dhakal Prabesh , Bashyal Saujan , Adhikari Subash , Kumar Poudel Prabin , Kumar Ayer Dipendra , G.C. Bimochana
Published: July 2024

A higher level of variability can be found in Nepalese foxtail millet. To assess potential traits for further breeding activities and estimate the genetic diversity, phenotypic and genotypic coefficient of variation, heritability, genetic advance, and correlation coefficient for 15 different genotypes of foxtail millet, an experiment was conducted in alpha lattice design with 3 replications at Agronomy farm of IAAS, Lamjung, Nepal during March- June 2021. The analysis of variance revealed highly significant differences among the accessions for all the traits observed indicating the presence of a sufficient amount of variability. The value of the Shannon index ranged from 0.245 (plant anthocyanin coloration of the basal sheath) to 1.309(grain color) which indicates that the characters were more diverse for grain color while the value of evenness ranged from 0.22 (plant: anthocyanin coloration of the basal sheath) to 0.965(panicle density) indicating that the characters are more evenly distributed for the intensity of green leaf foliage. High PCV, high GCV, high heritability, and high genetic advance per mean were found for flag leaf length, peduncle length, no. of nodes, and yield per hectare. It indicates that these traits are less influenced by the environment and hence can be exploited by pure line and mass selection methods for crop improvement. Yield per hectare was positively and significantly correlated with grain per panicle (r=0.4**) and no. of nodes (r=0.39**). A strong positive correlation was observed between plant height and the number of nodes, flag leaf width, panicle length, and flag leaf length indicating their consideration for further breeding activities. The findings of the study can be crucial in identifying better-performing genotypes that can help develop improved varieties
A pedagogia performativa na cultura digital
Authors: Conte Elaine
Published: July 2024

A reflexão hermenêutica problematiza a pedagogia da performance como um saber aprendente, processual e realizativo do sujeito, revelado na atitude de atribuir sentido ao mundo digital. Se as tecnologias interferem diretamente na linguagem performativa e em todas as dimensões da atividade humana, porque carregam representações e crenças socioculturais. Então, trata-se de mostrar que a arquitetônica da humanidade é inseparável dos gestos expressivos e técnicos, do relacionamento intersubjetivo e das experiências comunicativas. É preciso experimentar a cultura digital no trabalho performativo do conhecimento com o outro, para enfrentar a realidade hipercomplexa.
The Zoning of the Russian Territory Based on Regional Characteristics of Changes in Urban Population between 1989 and 2020 is Presented
Authors:   Institute of Steppe of the UB RAS, Sokolov А. А. , Rudneva O. S. ,   Institute of Steppe of the UB RAS
Published: June 2024

The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 led to a change in the settlement system of the population, including urban ones. This was due to the socio-economic transformations that were taking place at the time. As a result, the process of megacity urbanization has been actively ongoing, with the concentration of people in large cities and regional capitals being a key feature. This has had a significant impact on the current state of Russia's urban landscape, and there is a need for further research into these processes. To better understand the current situation and potential future directions for the urban structure of the country, statistical analysis methods were used to analyze population dynamics in all Russian cities from 1989 to 2020. To visualize the data obtained, a cartographic method was used and areas of population growth or decline in cities were identified. The country is divided into nine regions, with six regions seeing an increase in urban population (Southwest, Northwestern, Central, Volga-Ural, Southern, and Siberian) and three regions seeing a decrease (Asian, European, and South Siberian). Over the period under consideration, the settlement pattern of urban areas has changed, with polarization increasing (between cities and rural areas, as well as between large cities and small cities), and regional inequalities deepening. However, there are also opportunities to overcome these negative trends through the implementation of an active regional policy, the promotion of new employment opportunities in remote areas, and the provision of social support to the population.
The Volumetric Activity of Radon-222 in Indoor air of Tobolsk City and Adjacent Areas
Authors:   Tobolsk Complex Scientific Station UB RAS, Tokareva A. Yu. , Alimova G. S. ,   Tobolsk Complex Scientific Station UB RAS, Utkina I. A. ,   Tobolsk Complex Scientific Station UB RAS
Published: June 2024

This paper presents preliminary results of quasi-integral measurements of the average for 4 days volumetric activity of radon-222 in the indoor air of residential and public buildings of Tobolsk city and adjacent districts – Tobolsk, Vagaysky, Uvatsky, obtained for March – August 2023.The lowest level of volumetric activity of radon-222 was found in residential nine-storey buildings of the Soviet period (years of construction: 1970–1990) up to 20 Bq/m3. Exceeding the level of volumetric activity of radon-222 over 400 Bq/m3 was not revealed in the studied residential and public premises of Tobolsk and adjacent districts – Tobolsk, Vagai and Uvat. The distribution of values of average for 4 days volumetric activity of radon-222 in the air of premises of Tobolsk city and adjacent districts, as well as in subfloors and basement floors is not normal, as p<0,01. The distribution of values of average for 4 days volumetric activity of radon-222 obtained in residential and public premises is visually insufficiently coincided with lognormal, as there are values more than 200 Bq/m3, which agrees with the data of other researchers. In the investigated wooden dwelling houses the presence of a basement and lack of air exchange creates conditions for accumulation of radon-222 in the air, the presence of vents in the foundation prevents accumulation of radon-222 in living rooms.
The Application of Vegetation and Water Indices to Assess the State of Post-pyrogenic Raised Bogs in Western Siberia
Authors:   Siberian Research Institute of Agriculture and Peat – branch of the Siberian Federal Scientific Centre of Agro-Bio Technologies RAS, Sinyutkina A. A.
Published: June 2024

The article presents an analysis of the using vegetation and water indices possibilities to assess the pyrogenic load and post-pyrogenic vegetation restoration in raised bogs. The object of the study is burned out in 2016 site within the drained part of the Great Vasyugan mire. The research based on the vegetation field description data carried out in 2023 and Landsat 8 satellite data. Vegetation (NDVI, VARI, NBR) and water (NDWI WRI) indices for field research plots were calculated, and a statistical analysis of their interrelationships with the degree of pyrogenic load and characteristics of vegetation cover was performed using the principal component method. The effect of the wildfire was manifested in the partial or complete burning of the surface, trees, dwarf shrubs and mosses. Seven years after the fire, there was an almost complete restoration of dwarf shrubs, the appearance of pine and birch undergrowth, intensive overgrowth of burnt surfaces by Polytrichum strictum, and the restoration of sphagnum mosses began. The study showed that the values of all the considered indices, with the exception of NDVI, are lower at post-pyrogenic points compared to unburned ones. Of all the indices considered, NDWI showed the maximum dependence on the proportion of surface burnout and projective coating with sphagnum mosses. Water indices turned out to be more suitable in comparison with vegetation indices for assessing pyrogenic load and trends of post-pyrogenic restoration in conditions of raised bog. The results obtained will be used to create training inputs for decoding satellite data and to conduct a spatial and temporal assessment of the restoration of post-pyrogenic sites.
LEGAL POSITIONS OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF UKRAINE REGARDING THE CONSTITUTIONAL DUTIES OF A PERSON AND A CITIZEN
Authors: Kazakov Anton
Published: July 2024

The article analyzes the properties of the constitutional duties of a person and a citizen in the light of the legal positions of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine. After all, in order to renew the understanding of the legal nature, content orientation and social significance of the constitutional duties of a person and a citizen, it is necessary to analyze the understanding of this important category of jurisprudence through the prism of the legal positions of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine. The latter, due to their specific and meaningful content, as well as the authority of the body that formulates them, can be considered as original sources of the constitutional law of Ukraine. A careful analysis of the multifaceted practice of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine allowed to identify and analyze the basic legal positions, which in turn, supplementing and developing the achievements of the constitutional and legal doctrine of Ukraine from a practical point of view, indicate such properties of constitutional duties. First of all, all constitutional duties, regarding which the body of constitutional jurisdiction has formulated legal positions, are directly or indirectly related to ensuring the national security of Ukraine as a complex socio-legal category. Secondly, legal positions confirm the fact that constitutional duties are socially significant due to their special purpose and role in the life processes of society and the state. Thirdly, the Constitutional Court of Ukraine in its formulated legal positions emphasizes that the implementation of constitutional duties requires adequate guarantees from the state. Fourthly, in addition to the formalized guarantees, the body of constitutional jurisdiction indicated that the implementation of some constitutional duties requires public support and respect for the persons who implement them. Fifth, constitutional duties, giving rise to a wide variety of legal relations, are able to influence the relevant subjects and change, strengthen or fundamentally transform their legal status. Sixth, in some decisions, the Constitutional Court of Ukraine formulates legal positions that confirm the respective potential possibilities of constitutional obligations regarding their implementation in extraordinary situations, including those that require the introduction of a special period. And, finally, seventhly, the body of constitutional jurisdiction pointed out that the proper implementation of constitutional duties is aimed at neutralizing the factors that cause the need to introduce a special period.
Demographic processes in the context of regional development concepts
Authors: Ventsiv Pavlo
Published: July 2024

The study is dedicated to analyzing the role of demographic processes in the evolution of regional development concepts. The article focuses on the most influential elements of regional development, one of which is the demographic process. The aim of the research is to identify modern theoretical approaches to economic-regional development involving demographic indicators to optimize regional policy in Ukraine. It is established that regional policy is developed under the influence of various theories that seek to legitimize the role of state intervention in national economic processes, the relationship between regions (communities) and the state, and the efficient use of productive forces. It is found that modern geographical science contains many alternative models of regional development (dynamic and spatial). The most common concepts of regional development include neoclassical, cumulative growth, regional growth, and the modern concept of regional clusters. It has been observed that concepts and approaches to regional development over time have evolved towards emphasizing the importance and utilization of human potential, experience, and knowledge as crucial elements of regional development, and research in this direction still requires further improvement and development.

The conclusions highlight the importance of regional development in the context of demographic processes amid economic crisis. The practical significance of the obtained results lies in their potential utilization for the formulation and implementation of state economic policy. The use of a comprehensive approach in the development of regional development concepts, taking into account all factors and regularities, which potentially contributes to strengthening the development potential of the territory, can have a positive impact on population development and addressing demographic and economic crisis issues. Further research is aimed at conceptualizing the target model of modern regional development.
GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INITIATIVES «BELT AND ROAD» AND «PGII» AS THE NEWEST ASPECT OF THE POLITICAL RIVALRY BETWEEN THE PRC AND THE USA
Authors: Simonov Mykyta
Published: June 2024

The development and implementation of infrastructure initiatives of the People's Republic of China («Belt and Road Initiative») and the United States of America («Blue Dot Network», «Build Back Better World» and the current «Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment») in the context of strategic development and the growing political confrontation between the two states were considered. A comprehensive understanding of the purpose and features of these initiatives is formed, as the basic infrastructure development projects are aimed at strengthening the geopolitical positions of the People's Republic of China and the United States and, in the distant future, their political and economic dominance. Key details supporting the thesis of growing competition and confrontation between these states are highlighted. The influence of the Belt and Road initiative on the formation of a competitive strategy by the United States regarding the growing influence of China and the expansion of understanding the modern dynamics and characteristics of Sino-American strategic competition are studied. It is proved that the US leadership is implementing its own infrastructure initiatives for equal competition with China and limiting the latter at the foreign policy and foreign economic level. Different types of sources and materials of a political and economic nature are used and analyzed. Each phenomenon that directly affects the development of infrastructure initiatives of the People's Republic of China and the United States, including its positive and negative sides, is identified, and the principles by which the Belt and Road and Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment" projects are functioning are compared, which allowed to objectively compare them, evaluate their effectiveness and find out the difference in implementation approaches.
JUSTIÇA AMBIENTAL NO CONTEXTO DA COVID-19: O DIREITO FUNDAMENTAL AO MÍNIMO EXISTENCIAL SOCIOAMBIENTAL
Authors: Martins Joana D'arc Dias , Ribeiro Maria de Fátima
Published: July 2024

Embora se diga que o novo coronavírus é um vírus democrático, atingindo ricos e pobres, a realidade demonstrou que a pandemia “escolhe” como suas vítimas preferenciais as pessoas mais pobres. Nesse sentido, o objetivo deste artigo é analisar a injustiça ambiental no contexto da Covid-19, sobretudo como as violações sistemáticas dos direitos socioambientais das populações vulneráveis contribuem para a contaminação e o aumento do número de mortes entre esse grupo. Igualmente, é objetivo demonstrar que o mínimo existencial socioambiental - núcleo essencial dos direitos humanos fundamentais -, é condição para a garantia do princípio da dignidade humana, e como tal, não pode ser objeto de discricionariedade e relativizado. Logo, diante da omissão do Estado na sua implementação, esse direito pode ser reivindicado em Juízo. Por fim, conclui-se que em curto prazo o imperativo ético exige “fazer o que for necessário” para preservar vidas humanas e garantir uma vida com dignidade a todos. Contudo, em um pós-pandemia, a reconstrução econômica do país deve ser fazer em novas bases – mais sustentável, inclusivo e promotor de justiça. A metodologia utilizada nesta pesquisa, quanto aos meios, foi desenvolvida mediante o método dedutivo, descritivo e qualitativo, através da análise bibliográfica, doutrinária e jurisprudencial.
Educação Musical como Fator de Contribuição para Permanência e Êxito Escolar
Authors: Pereira Eliton Perpetuo Rosa , Pádua Andréia Aparecida Silva de , Costa Cristiano Aparecido da
Published: July 2024

Este estudo objetiva compreender como a educação musical pode contribuir para a permanência e êxito escolar. A Educação Musical se torna importante para a criança, tanto por desenvolver conteúdos universais da cultura e linguagem musical, quanto por proporcionar uma interação social, desenvolver o senso crítico, a criatividade, o prazer pela aprendizagem, melhorar a autoestima e outras competências afins. Vários autores e projetos de ensino de música encontrados, confirmaram que a educação musical colabora para a permanência e para o êxito escolar de estudantes da educação básica. Além de uma revisão teórica sobre a temática da relevância da educação musical e da permanência e êxito escolar, também foi desenvolvida uma pesquisa de opinião com docentes que atuam na educação básica. Na estrutura metodológica da pesquisa foi adotada a abordagem mista. O questionário aplicado aos professores, com questões objetivas e uma subjetiva, possibilitou obter a opinião dos respondentes sobre suas concepções sobre a temática. A pesquisa mostrou que a música nas escolas é considerada como elemento que contribui para a permanência do aluno em sala de aula e diminui a evasão escolar, apesar da sua desvalorização como disciplina.
Las clausuras femeninas del Maestrazgo turolense en la Edad Moderna
Authors: Martín Marco Jorge
Published: June 2024

Resumen
El Maestrazgo turolense conoció la llegada de las franciscanas, agustinas y concepcionistas a los conventos de Montesanto, en Villarluengo; Mirambel y Cuevas de Cañart en 1541, 1564 y 1668. Tras superar los procesos fundacionales, sirvieron de punto de partida para la creación de otros establecimientos de sus órdenes en otras poblaciones y se convirtieron en polo de atracción de profesionales de las artes que contribuyeron al desarrollo artístico del Maestrazgo, una zona afectada por la despoblación que lucha por la salvaguarda de su patrimonio cultural.
Abstract
The Maestrazgo of Teruel learned of the arrival of the Franciscans, Augustinians and Conceptionists in the convents of Montesanto, Villarluengo, Mirambel and Cuevas de Cañart in 1541, 1564 and 1668. After overcoming the founding processes, they served as a starting point for the creation of other establishments of their orders in other towns and became a pole of attraction for arts professionals who contributed to the artistic development of the Maestrazgo, an area affected by depopulation that fights to safeguard its cultural heritage.
KeywordsMaestrazgo, Convents, Heritage, Depopulation, Modern Age.
Historias sobre muros: aspectos terminológicos y metodológicos sobre el grafito histórico, y estado de la cuestión en Aragón
Authors: Lozano López Juan Carlos
Published: June 2024

Resumen
El artículo aborda cuestiones terminológicas y conceptuales sobre los grafitos históricos con las que se pretende situar y delimitar correctamente el objeto de estudio, individualizándolo y estableciendo sus conexiones —y diferencias— respecto del arte urbano, el grafiti y el muralismo. En un segundo apartado se intenta fijar una metodología de trabajo, desde el registro y catalogación de los grafitos hasta el análisis interpretativo, a través de enfoques transdisciplinares. El tercer y último apartado está dedicado al conocimiento de este asunto en Aragón, del que se aporta un estado de la cuestión que contiene las principales y más recientes aportaciones historiográficas.
Abstract
The article addresses terminological and conceptual questions about historical graffiti in order to correctly situate and delimit the object of study, individualising it and establishing its connections —and differences— with respect to street art, graffiti and muralism. The second section attempts to establish a working methodology, from the recording and cataloguing of the graffiti to the interpretative analysis, through transdisciplinary approaches. The third and final section is devoted to knowledge of this issue in Aragon and provides a state of the question that contains the main and most recent historiographical contributions.
Keywords
Historical graffiti, graffiti, street art, muralism, Aragon.
The Skin of the City: Graffiti and Patina
Authors: Cianciolo Cosentino Gabriella
Published: June 2024

Resumen
El estudio de los grafitis provoca opiniones muy polarizadas y plantea problemas delicados y espinosos acerca de la conservación del patrimonio. Este campo complejo e interdisciplinar exige nuevas orientaciones de investigación y nuevas metodologías capaces de proporcionar las herramientas para abordar los graffiti de forma ética y sostenible. Con este fin, un concepto muy arraigado en la teoría y la práctica de la restauración —la pátina— puede resultar fructífero para cuestionar la percepción actual de la “piel” de las arquitecturas y los objetos como símbolo de suciedad y decadencia y verla, en cambio, como una valiosa estratificación histórica. Desde el punto de vista de las ciencias naturales, los muros son más que un depósito de cultura y memoria; dado que son los espacios verticales más comunes en los entornos urbanos, ofrecen un gran potencial para mejorar la microecología y la biodiversidad de nuestras ciudades. Sugiero en el presente estudio que la pátina funciona como un concepto puente que conecta los dos mundos que cohabitan en los muros urbanos, el de la naturaleza y el de la cultura, colapsando la distinción binaria entre pátina natural y artificial, agentes humanos y no humanos.
Abstract
The study of graffiti polarizes opinions and raises sensitive and thorny problems of heritage conservation. This complex interdisciplinary field calls for new directions of research and new methodologies able to provide the tools to approach graffiti in an ethical and sustainable way. To this end, a long-established concept in restoration theory and practice — patina — can prove fruitful in challenging the current perception of architectures and objects’ ‘skin’ as a symbol of dirt and decay and seeing it instead as a valuable historical layering. From the point of view of natural science, walls are more than a repository of culture and memory. As the most common vertical spaces in urban environments, they offer great potential for improving the micro-ecology and biodiversity of our cities. I here suggest that patina functions as a bridging concept that connects the two worlds cohabiting on urban walls, that of nature and that of culture, collapsing the binary distinction between natural and artificial patina, human and non-human agents.
 Key words
Graffiti, Patina, Urban Art, Urban Ecology.
NEREA AMORÓS ELORDUY - Architecture as a Way of Seeing and Learning. The built environment as an added educator in East African refugee camps
Authors: Sumpsi Sánchez Miguel
Published: June 2024

NEREA AMORÓS ELORDUYArchitecture as a Way of Seeing and Learning. The built environment as an added educator in East African refugee campsUCL Press, London, 2021. 200 pp. Tapa blanda, 45,00 £PDF disponible online: Architecture as a Way of Seeing and Learning: The built environment as an added educator in East African refugee camps - UCL DiscoveryIdioma: inglésISBN (Pbk.): 978-1-80008-012-6ISBN (PDF): 978-1-80008-011-9
Physical Literacy Levels in the Croatian Adult Population; Gender Differences and Associations with Participation in Organized Physical Activity
Authors:   University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Majić Bruno , Gilic Barbara ,   University of Split, Faculty of Kinesiology, Ajduk-Kurtović Milea ,   University of Mostar, Faculty of Mathematics and Science Education, Brekalo Mate ,   University of Mostar, Faculty of Mathematics and Science Education, Šajber Dorica ,   University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Sport
Published: June 2024

Physical literacy (PL) is the foundation for lifelong participation in physical activity. Most previous research concentrated on PL examinations in younger groups, while such research is scarce in the adult population. This study aimed to determine the PL levels of the Croatian adult population. Also, the aim was to investigate whether individuals with longer participation in organized physical activity have higher PL levels and do males and females differ in PL levels. The sample comprised 561 individuals (321 females, 240 males) aged 27.65±12.13 years. PL levels were assessed by the Croatian version of the Perceived Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPLQ-Cro). Demographic characteristics included age, gender, and years of involvement in organized physical activity. Gender differences were calculated using the Mann-Whitney U test and effect sizes. Spearman correlation coefficients were used to determine associations between study variables. Males had significantly higher PL levels compared to females (83.10±16.17 for males and 74.27±20.07 for females, Z=-6.88, p=0.001). Years of organized physical activity were associated with PL levels (R=0.48, p=0.001) in the total sample as well in males (R=0.55, p<0.001) and females (R=0.24, p<0.01) separately. The finding that years of organized physical activity are associated with total PL supports the theory that PL is the cornerstone for participating in lifetime physical activity. The results of this study emphasize the importance of introducing the concept of PL in numerous institutions and organizations connected with organized physical activity.
The Impact of Motivation on Decision-Making of Futsal Goalkeepers in Indonesia: An Analysis of Self-Confidence as Mediator
Authors:   Yogyakarta State University, Depatment of Sport and Health Sciences, Walid Djaba Hajarul Susanto , S Siswantoyo ,   Yogyakarta State University, Depatment of Sport and Health Sciences, Budiarti Ratna ,   Yogyakarta State University, Depatment of Sport and Health Sciences, F Fauzi ,   Yogyakarta State University, Depatment of Sport and Health Sciences, Rini Sukamti Endang ,   Yogyakarta State University, Depatment of Sport and Health Sciences, Tomoliyus Tomoliyus ,   Yogyakarta State University, Depatment of Sport and Health Sciences, Adi Prabowo Trisnar ,   Yogyakarta State University, Depatment of Sport and Health Sciences
Published: June 2024

This study aims to explore the relationship between motivation and decision-making of futsal goalkeepers through self-confidence variable. It is a quantitative correlational research using structural equating modeling (SEM) approach with Smart-PLS analysis. The sample was 150 elite goalkeepers (103 men and 47 women), aged 23.4±7.8, had 7.24±5.6 years of career in competition, and had 9.78±2.2 years of training experience. A questionnaire on the Google form was used as research instrument. It was arranged and adjusted to the conditions in real context by modifying the results of previous research through the(focus group discussion (FGD). The results of this research show that the instrument is declared valid based on the Outer Loading value (>0.7) and average variance extracted (AVE; >0.5), then the reliability test is based on Cronbach’s Alpha (>0.7) and Composite Reliable (>0.7). The Goodness of Fit (GOF) in this research model is Standardized Root Mean Square (SRMR; <0.10 or <0.08), showed 0.073. Path Coefficients (P-Values) showed the effect of motivation on self-confidence at 0.001, the effect of motivation on decision-making at 0.045, the effect of self-confidence on decision-making at 0.000, and motivation on decision-making through self-confidence at 0.002. It conclusion, the proper training method, coach support, team and environment must constantly be optimized to increase motivation. Furthermore, participating in trial matches and competitions at the regional and provincial levels is an effective initial method to develop and train self-confidence. Ultimately, a goalkeepers increasing skill at decision- making will lead to becoming an elite athlete.
Enhancing Elementary School Students’ Visual Perceptual Skills: A Comparative Study of Oculus Quest 2 Exergames and Conventional Activities
Authors:   Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Kapidis Panagiotis , Giannousi Maria ,   Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Vernadakis Nikolaos ,   Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Papastergiou Marina ,   University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Zetou Eleni ,   Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Antoniou Panagiotis ,   Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study was to investigate potential differences between two exercise training programs among elementary school students: one based on Oculus Quest 2 exergames and the other on conventional activities, focusing on the Visual Pursuit (VP) skills of visual tracking and selective attention. The study comprised two cohorts: the Oculus Quest (OQ) group and the Typical Activity (TA) group. Engaged a total of forty (n=40) students, specifically selected from the fifth and sixth grades of two public elementary schools situated in the northern region of Greece. The participants, aged 10 to 12 years, consisted of 17 boys and 23 girls. Evaluation of the children’s VP abilities occurred through a Visual Pursuit Test administered prior to the interventions (pre-test), after the intervention sessions (post-test), and one month after the interventions (1-month retention test). This program spanned a duration of 6 weeks, with sessions held twice per week, each session lasting 30 minutes. Two-way analyses of variance with repeated measures, were conducted to determine effect of training program groups (TA, OQ) and measurements (pre-test, post-test, 1-month retention test) across time on VP performance. Analysis of the data illustrated that the post-test and 1-month retention test VP scores were remarkably greater than pre-test VP scores in both groups. In conclusion, the findings indicate that both utilizing Oculus Quest 2 VR and conventional activities as interventions show promise in enhancing the VP abilities of elementary school children. This suggests that VR technology, alongside typical methods, could be a valuable tool in Physical Education settings for improving cognitive skills among young learners.
Effect of Different Instructions on Learning Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Skills among Physiotherapy Students
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, Helmi Kamal Mohd ,   Ministry of Health Malaysia, Management Training Division, Hasan Hosni ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation
Published: June 2024

This study aims to assess the effect of different instructions on learning proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) skills among physiotherapy students. Twenty-five (n=25) first-year undergraduate physiotherapy students were randomly assigned into two groups. The first group (n=12) was a live demonstration group watching the instructor performing the technique, while the second group (n=13) was a video demonstration group watching a pre-recorded video by the same instructor. Both groups were shown identical eight (8) patterns of PNF skills. After watching the skill, the students in both groups were asked to perform in an isolation room using all the techniques shown to measure their psychomotor skills using the standard Objective Structured Clinical Examination form. The test revealed an insignificant difference in the total performance score between live and video demonstrations of PNF skills among physiotherapy students. Live demonstration group (Mean=59.50±25.69) and video demonstration group (Mean=75.00±13.71), U=48.5, z=-1.605, p>0.05, r=0.321. The finding of this study indicates that live and video demonstration groups are on par in performing the PNF skills. Although video demonstration may reduce time teaching and at the same time ensure the students learn motor skills accordingly. The current study suggests that video demonstration should be employed as an adjunct to pre-, during, and post-live demonstration to augment knowledge retention. This finding can also be a reference for policymakers or higher institutions to decide to change the existing policy for new norms after the breakout of COVID-19 as there is no difference in students’ performance between these two groups.
The Development of Cross-Border Payments Using Digital Assets and Digital Currencies to Achieve Economic Development Goals
Authors: Pechalova M.Yu. ,   Financial University,  Moscow, Russia
Published: July 2024

The subject of the study is the sphere of cross–border payments as a factor in the restoration of Russian foreign trade in the face of sanctions pressure from Western countries. The relevance of the topic of the article is due to the fact that in order to accelerate economic growth, an early recovery of export volumes and preservation of import volumes are required, which, among other things, encounter problems in settlements with foreign counterparties, solved through the digital transformation of the financial sector and the use of new payment mechanisms to alleviate pressure on Russia and its trading partners. The purpose of the work is to assess the current state of the use of digital financial assets in cross–border settlements with friendly jurisdictions. The article finds that in 2022 – 2023, the volume of Russian imports and exports underwent significant fluctuations due to the reconfiguration of Russian foreign trade to the markets of Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. At the same time, the need to create a safe and effective payment mechanism protected from the negative impact of primary and secondary sanctions came to the fore. The key problems in the field of international payments have become the disconnection of the largest Russian banks from SWIFT and the large-scale blocking of correspondent accounts of Russian banks by foreign counterparties, which can be overcome through the use of cross-border settlements through such instruments as digital financial assets, cryptocurrency, and digital currencies of central banks. However, it is concluded that in the presence of a well-formed legislative framework and obvious potential to mitigate sanctions pressure, the use of new payment mechanisms is difficult due to the lack of necessary regulatory and/or infrastructure solutions.
Special Economic Zones as Growth Points for the Development of the Russian Economy
Authors: Shchurina S.V. ,   Financial University,  Moscow, Russia
Published: July 2024

The subject of the study is the special economic zones of Russia (SEZ) under the conditions of sanctions imposed by the countries of the collective West. The purpose of the work is to substantiate the possibilities of the SEZ in terms of increasing the potential of internal sources of economic growth that contribute to ensuring technological sovereignty and innovative development, as well as the formation of a supply—side economy. It is shown that the state is interested in creating SEZs as sources of new industries and jobs, including in new territories of Russia. The potential for economic recovery of Russian regions applying a preferential economic cooperation regime is noted, similar to the effect obtained from the activities of China's special economic zones, which ensure employment growth and poverty reduction of the local population. It has been established that among the Russian SEZs, industrial production and technical implementation zones prevail, which are in demand and effective, despite the sanctions against the Russian economy. It has been revealed that private investors in the SEZ of Russia are mainly domestic residents due to the introduction of a sanctions ban on foreign residents, overcome through the use of offshore zones that allow foreign businesses to invest capital in the Russian economy. Conclusions are drawn about the need for state support for SEZs in Russia.
Ecological specificity of the composition of municipal solid waste of the Biysk urban district
Authors: Antipina A. V. , Ermakov S. Yu.
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the issues of updating the morphological and fractional composition of municipal solid waste (MSW) of the Biysk urban district. Currently, many regions of the Russian Federation in the process of development of territorial waste management schemes, are guided by average data in terms of morphological and fractional composition, however, the specific composition of MSW in the regions may differ from the average values determined 15‑20 years ago. The study was conducted for three days; the sorting was done manually at the landfill of the Biysk urban district. As a result, this example revealed the need to adjust the territorial scheme for municipal solid waste management in Altai Krai.