bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Die Einstellungen des Alters und des Alterns in den deutschen Werbespots
Authors:   Universitatea din București, Ivanov Miruna
Published: November 2024

Depending on the cultural context, age characteristics or specific portrayals of age are presented differently in television advertisements. Advertising agencies often attempt to convey certain cultural images, family values and principles or even illustrate humorous age stereotypes, which can be identified for example in the two analyzed commercials from Bluna and Teekanne, in order to attract the interest and attention of the audience. Since childhood, each person has certain image ideas that have a great influence on them from literature, society, the media, but especially from television. These influence our perception of the natural process of aging, either positively or negatively. However, such age stereotypes are also culture-dependent, because in Asian cultures the portrayal of old age is perceived differently, in the sense of wisdom, spiritual experience, long longevity, and from a state of healthy well-being. In contrast, in European cultures, perceptions of old age differ significantly, with a greater association with severe physical conditions or mental illnesses.
Practice of Moral Education in Secondary Vocational Schools Based on Class Culture Construction
Authors: Liu Xinyu
Published: November 2024

Class culture construction is a pivotal component of moral education in vocational schools, playing a significant role in shaping students’ personal qualities and enhancing their awareness of social responsibility and collective consciousness. This study proposes a range of strategies for integrating class culture construction into vocational moral education practice, aiming to foster students’ comprehensive development and effective moral education implementation. The research highlights that class culture, as a fundamental aspect of school culture, not only provides a supportive learning environment but also subtly influences students’ moral qualities, behavior, and values. Through the development of material, institutional, and spiritual culture, this approach creates a positive and harmonious class atmosphere, thereby improving students’ overall educational experience. Additionally, strengthened teacher-student interaction and home-school cooperation further support students’ moral growth. This approach not only enhances students’ core competencies but also cultivates their sense of social responsibility and civic awareness, establishing a solid foundation for their future development.
Basic Education in New Zealand and Its Enlightenment to Education in China
Authors: Chen Shuxian
Published: November 2024

This paper mainly introduces the basic education in New Zealand and its enlightenment to the education in our country. The basic education in New Zealand is divided into primary and secondary school stages, and the types of schools include public, private, semi-public and semi-private, and special schools. Its subject education covers the cultivation of knowledge, skills and values, focusing on the personalized development and holistic education of students. The basic education of the Maori people has also achieved remarkable results. The New Zealand education system has the advantages of emphasizing individuality, equality and inclusiveness, the comprehensiveness of the curriculum, and the emphasis on the cultivation of practical abilities. The enlightenment to China includes attaching importance to personalized education, creating an equal and inclusive educational environment, setting up comprehensive courses, and strengthening the cultivation of practical abilities.
初中英语教学中中国文化课外阅读材料选择与利用的现状调查——以荆门市某初中为例
Authors: Yang Sixu , Zhao Ziming , Luo Yingying
Published: November 2024

在初中英语教学中融入中国文化是全球化背景下进行跨文化交际的需要，也是普通初中英语课程标准提出的教学要求。由于教材的学习资源有限，许多学校和英语教师已经开始选择和利用中国文化课外阅读材料来作为中国文化学习的补充材料。为了调查初中英语教学中中国文化课外阅读材料选择与利用的现状，本文主要运用了文献研究法、问卷调查法来进行研究。首先，通过对相关文献的梳理和整合，构建本研究的研究框架，包含教师对英语教学中中国文化教学的认识、中国文化课外阅读材料选择的现状、中国文化课外阅读材料利用的现状和影响中国文化课外阅读材料选择与利用的因素四个维度。其次，基于该框架，笔者对一所初中的英语教师进行了问卷调查。针对研究结果，本研究从学校、教师和学生三个方面提出了建议。
Modeling Brain Functional Networks Using Graph Neural Networks: A Review and Clinical Application
Authors: Zhang Wei , Hong Qian
Published: November 2024

The integration of graph neural networks (GNNs) with brain functional network analysis is an emerging field that combines neuroscience and machine learning to enhance our understanding of complex brain dynamics. We first briefly introduce the fundamentals of brain functional networks, followed by an overview of Graph Neural Network principles and architectures. The review then focuses on the applications of these networks and address current challenges in the field, such as the need for interpretable models and effective integration of multi-modal neuroimaging data. We also highlight the potential of GNNs in clinical perimenopausal areas such as perimenopausal depression research, demonstrating the broad applicability of this approach. The review concludes by outlining future research directions, including the development of more sophisticated architectures for large-scale, heterogeneous brain graphs, and the exploration of causal inference in brain networks. By synthesizing recent advances and identifying key research directions, this review aims to summarize the focal points of brain functional network analysis and GNNs, explore the potential of their integration, and provide a reference for advancing this interdisciplinary field.
The impact of media image shaping of sports idols on adolescents' health
Authors: Di Wang , He Youjun
Published: November 2024

Adolescents in their quest for self-discovery urgently need an idol to help construct their self-identity. Sports idols, with their spirit of striving for excellence and charismatic personalities, are pursued and admired by teenagers, exerting a significant and profound influence on their growth. Due to the rapid development of mass media, the image shaping of sports idols is inseparable from the media, which presents different characteristics when shaping the media image of sports idols between commercial and public interests, thus having varying impacts, both positive and negative, on teenagers. To shape a positive media image of sports idols, governments and related departments should not only improve athletes' tactical levels but also cultivate their comprehensive qualities; mass media should be aware of their social responsibility and shape a positive image of sports idols; sports idol teams need to communicate with the media and manage their own image well; schools and families, in this process, should reasonably guide teenagers to rationally worship sports idols.
Penerapan Model Project-Based-Learning untuk Meningkatkan Sikap Berbakti Kepada Orangtua pada Peserta Didik
Authors: Mohammad Abid Dzulfikar
Published: November 2024

Pembelajaran konvensional menjadikan peserta didik sebatas mampu memahami konsep sikap berbakti kepada orang tua namun kurang mampu menghayati dan menerapkannya dalam perilaku sehari-hari. Penelitian ini menggunakan model Project-Based Learning untuk meningkatkan sikap berbakti kepada orang tua. Dengan model pembelajaran ini, peserta didik diajak membuat proyek album akordeon “Cerita Baktiku di Rumah” yang dikerjakan secara kolaboratif dengan orang tua pada tahap pertama dan mandiri pada tahap kedua. Penelitian ini berjenis Penelitian Tindakan Kelas yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus dengan menggunakan model Kemmis dan Taggart. Setiap siklus terdiri dari perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian yaitu peserta didik Kelas III SD Negeri 2 Gandusari yang berjumlah 22 anak. Data dikumpulkan melalui angket kepada orang tua dan observasi langsung di kelas. Analisis data menggunakan teknik yang dikembangkan oleh Miles dan Huberman yaitu pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan signifikan dalam sikap berbakti peserta didik. Peserta didik yang berpredikat “Berbakti” meningkat 59% dari yang semula 18% menjadi 77%, serta terdapat 14% peserta didik yang “Sangat Berbakti” dari yang semula 0% atau nihil. Dari sisi aspek berbakti, kepatuhan menjadi aspek dengan peningkatan skor terbesar, yaitu meningkat 1,36 dari yang semula 2,59 menjadi 3,95, disusul aspek kesantunan berbahasa yang meningkat 1,23 poin dari yang semula 2,59 menjadi 3,82. Dengan demikian, penerapan model Project-Based Learning terbukti efektif dalam membentuk sikap berbakti kepada orang tua
Multilingualism and Cognitive Flexibility: Insights from Neuroscience and Linguistics
Authors: Alisoy Hasan
Published: November 2024

This paper explores the relationship between multilingualism and cognitive flexibility, examining the cognitive benefits associated with managing multiple languages. Drawing on both neuroscientific and linguistic studies, the paper argues that multilingual individuals exhibit enhanced cognitive flexibility, superior executive control functions, and improved task-switching abilities. These advantages, often referred to as the "bilingual advantage," extend beyond language use and positively impact problem-solving, decision-making, and mental adaptability. The paper also highlights the long-term benefits of multilingualism, such as delayed cognitive decline and greater neuroplasticity, particularly in older adults. Furthermore, it addresses the practical implications of promoting multilingual education in early childhood to enhance cognitive development and foster global citizenship. The paper concludes with suggestions for future research, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to further understand the cognitive and societal impacts of multilingualism.
The Structural Complexity and Evolutionary Patterns of German Grammar
Authors: Abbasova Kovser
Published: November 2024

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the complexities inherent in German grammar, focusing on key features such as the case system, verb conjugation patterns, and syntactic structures. The research explores the diachronic evolution of German grammar, tracing its development from Old High German through Middle High German, and examines how historical linguistic changes continue to influence modern usage. Additionally, the study addresses the cognitive and pedagogical challenges that learners face, offering targeted strategies for effective grammar instruction, including contrastive analysis and contextualized practice. By situating German grammar within a broader linguistic and historical context, this research contributes to our understanding of language complexity and the interplay between grammatical structure and language learning.
Motivational and Practical Frameworks for Teaching English to Weak Learners: An Empirical Study
Authors: Mammadova Ilhama
Published: November 2024

Teaching English to weak learners poses significant challenges, as traditional methods often fail to engage and motivate these students. This study explores the effectiveness of integrating motivational and practical teaching frameworks to enhance language acquisition and confidence among struggling learners. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research involved 150 high school students, with pre- and post-tests measuring proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The intervention combined goal-setting, positive reinforcement, and real-world contextual learning, resulting in substantial improvements, particularly in speaking and listening skills. Qualitative feedback from students and teachers emphasized increased engagement and self-assurance, validating the impact of these strategies. The findings suggest that implementing such frameworks can significantly transform language education for weak learners, offering valuable insights for educators seeking more effective teaching approaches.
Digital Language Trends: How Technology is Shaping Multilingualism
Authors: Babazade Yasin
Published: November 2024

The rapid advancement of digital technology has fundamentally reshaped multilingualism, transforming language learning, communication, and cultural exchange. This study examines the influence of digital language tools, such as language learning apps, machine translation, and AI-driven chatbots, in making language acquisition more accessible and engaging. Social media platforms have become key arenas for multilingual interactions, facilitating global cultural exchange but also contributing to the dominance of widely spoken languages like English. Efforts to revitalize minority and endangered languages through digital initiatives are gaining momentum, although challenges such as resource scarcity and the digital divide remain significant. The article also explores the potential of emerging technologies, including VR and neural language models, in shaping the future of language use. While technology presents opportunities for promoting linguistic diversity, mindful and inclusive development is crucial to prevent further marginalization of less widely spoken languages.
Exploring Bilingualism: Cognitive Benefits and Cultural Challenges
Authors: Nuri Alaviyya
Published: November 2024

Bilingualism is a multifaceted phenomenon with profound implications for cognitive functioning and cultural identity. Research has consistently shown that being bilingual enhances cognitive abilities, such as improved executive function, greater cognitive flexibility, and superior problem-solving skills. These cognitive advantages stem from the constant mental exercise of managing two linguistic systems, which enhances brain plasticity and can even provide protective effects against cognitive decline in aging. However, the benefits of bilingualism are accompanied by cultural and identity challenges. Bilingual individuals often navigate complex social dynamics, including cultural duality, identity conflicts, and experiences of language stigmatization or marginalization. This article explores these cognitive benefits and cultural challenges, analyzing how bilingualism influences an individual's worldview and opens up diverse career opportunities. It also discusses the broader societal implications, highlighting the importance of creating supportive environments for bilingual and multilingual communities.
SCHISTOSOMA MANSONI: UMA EMERGÊNCIA SANITÁRIA NAS REGIÕES TROPICAIS DO BRASIL
Authors: Chaves Giovanna Teixeira , Martins Raianny Toledo , Chaves Vitória Teixeira , Menezes Viviane Cristina Longuini de
Published: November 2024

Schistosoma mansoni, also known as water belly, is a parasitic disease that arrived in Brazil in the 18th century, through the migratory flows of the slave trade, coming from the African continent, who came to Brazil to work in the sugar cane fields. Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by Schistosoma mansoni, a parasitic worm. In Brazil, schistosomiasis is considered an important public health problem, especially in regions where there is a lack of basic sanitation and poor hygienic conditions. Transmission occurs through contact with water contaminated by infected snails, which release larvae of the parasite. The disease mainly affects rural and peri-urban areas, where living conditions are more unfavorable. Symptoms can range from mild, such as fever and headache, to severe, including damage to the liver, spleen, and intestines. Diagnosis is usually made through stool and blood tests. In addition to drug treatment, preventive measures are essential to reduce the transmission of schistosomiasis, including improvements in basic sanitation conditions, health education, control of and the use of individual preventive measures, such as avoiding contact with potentially contaminated water in endemic areas.
APPLICATION OF SUPPORT VECTOR MACHINE AND ORDINARY KRIGING (SVM-OK) TO SPATIAL INTERPOLATION OF POROSITY ATTRIBUTE OF AGBABU BITUMEN DEPOSIT
Authors: OKWUDIRE CHUKWUDI EMMANUEL  , UDEOZO FRANCIS CHINONSO  , ONOVO AUGUSTINE CHINEMEREM
Published: November 2024

The lack of geostatistical modelling of volumetric characteristics of Nigeria's long-discovered heavy oil and bitumen deposits in Agbabu was accountable for the discrepancies in the hydrocarbon-in-place calculations. The absence of spatial variability evaluation in such efforts is responsible for the inconsistency and divergence that define the impacts of the existing attempts to estimate the porosity attribute. Due to its optimum features and simplicity of estimate, Kriging is reported as the most generally used approach to evaluate the connection between variables (inputs and output). However, Kriging reveals that the relationship between variables requires a linear form, which is frequently not the case. Thus, the necessity for a procedure with no fixed shape is built based on information acquired directly from the data. Consequently, support vector regression, a form of the support vector machine, is employed as a choice in contrast to kriging. This research is a comparative application of support vector machine and kriging (SVM-OK) to the spatial interpolation of the porosity property of the Agbabu bitumen field. The porosity values from existing data are trained, cross-validated, and verified with the help of the support vector machine, and they are interpolated by ordinary kriging. The geographical patterns of the predictions have been checked visually using graphs based on these three diagnostics: variance of the error terms and correlation of the error terms. The findings of this study illustrate the performance of the combination of the Support vector machine and conventional kriging in the spatial interpolation of volumetric characteristics in the Agbabu bitumen deposit. The approach exhibited great predictive performance. SVM-kriging will be employed in reservoir characterisation with the least mean absolute error (MAE) and mean squared error (MSE).
CORPORATE DIVIDEND DECISION AND FIRM VALUE IN NIGERIA
Authors: EZEOCHA, CHUKWUEMEKA MAURICE
Published: November 2024

Corporate dividend decisions play a significant role in managerial decisions, and is often considered as the fulcrum of financial management decisions. While making these decisions, corporate finance is single-minded about maximizing the value of the firm. But the raging issue has been the lack of consensus on the effect of dividend policy on firm. This study therefore undertakes a comprehensive review of dividend policy theories and empirical studies on dividend policy in relation to firm value, with particular focus on Nigeria. The paper adopts the exploratory research approach using secondary data sources involving extensive review of relevant articles, theoretical and empirical studies, as well as other relevant materials. The paper established that, despite the raging theoretical controversies and contradictions of past empirical findings, there is unanimity among many researchers that corporate dividend decisions exert significant influence on firm value- a position which validates the arguments in favour of the relevance of dividends policy in determining firm value. The paper therefore recommends that finance managers of firms should aim at finding an optimal dividend policy, which is the one that maximizes the company stock price that leads to the maximization of firm value.
MODEL PEMBERDAYAAN ZAKATNOMIC DALAM MENDUKUNG PENGENTASAN KEMISKINAN DI ERA VUCA
Authors: Sugianto Sugianto
Published: November 2024

Salah satu tantangan utama zakatnomics di era VUCA adalah menjaga keberlanjutan dan efektivitas distribusi zakat di tengah ketidakpastian. Volatilitas ekonomi, perubahan kebijakan, dan ketidakpastian pasar dapat mengganggu aliran dana zakat dan perencanaan program pemberdayaan oleh lembaga zakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji model pemberdayaan zakatnomics dalam mendukung upaya pengentasan kemiskinan di era VUCA dengan mencakup potensi zakat di indonesia, pemberdayaan zakatnomics dalam pengentasan kemiskinan, serta model pemberdayaan zakatnomics di era vuca. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan kajian pustaka untuk memahami konsep dan penerapan zakatnomics dalam mengentaskan kemiskinan di era VUCA. Literatur yang relevan seperti jurnal, buku, laporan lembaga zakat, dan regulasi terkait dianalisis. Sampel literatur dipilih melalui purposive sampling, yakni memilih sumber yang relevan dengan topik. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis konten, di mana tema utama dari literatur diidentifikasi dan dianalisis secara mendalam untuk memperoleh pemahaman komprehensif tentang peran zakatnomics dalam pengentasan kemiskinan di era VUCA. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa model pemberdayaan zakatnomics dapat meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat miskin dan menjadi instrumen yang relevan dalam menghadapi dinamika ekonomi di era VUCA
AVRUPA BİRLİĞİ’NİN TEMEL POLİTİKALARI KAPSAMINDA GIDA TEMASININ ARAŞTIRMA, KÜLTÜR, GÜVENLİK VE GÜVENCE PERSPEKTİFİNDEN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Taş Rabia
Published: November 2024

Gıda uluslararası ilişkiler, sürdürülebilirlik, güvenlik ve sağlık gibi disiplinlerarası perspektiflerden ele alınan ve küresel sorunlar arasında değerlendirilen bir konu olarak literatürde yer almaktadır. Avrupa Birliği (AB) de temel politika alanları içinde gıda konusuna araştırma ve yenilikçilik, kültür, güvenlik ve güvence gibi farklı perspektiflerde yer vermektedir. Bu çalışma, gıda konusunu AB’nin araştırma ve yenilikçilik, kültür politikası ve gıda güvencesi, veterinerlik ve bitki sağlığı politikaları açısından ele almıştır. Araştırma ve yenilikçilik kapsamında Ufuk Avrupa Programı’nın misyonları ve kümeleri altında gıdanın yeri incelenirken, kültür politikaları altında gastro-diplomasi konusu çerçevesinde tartışılmış, güvenlik ve güvence konuları ise üretim, tüketim, sağlık, denetim gibi farklı alanlarda değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden ikincil veri analizi kullanılmış olup, veriler doküman incelemesi tekniğiyle incelenmiştir. Çalışmanın sonucunda AB’nin gıda konusunu tek bir alan ve disiplinle sınırlı tutmayıp çok uluslu aktörlerin katılımını teşvik edecek disiplinlerarası bir konu olarak ele aldığı görülmüştür. Görüldüğü üzere AB gıda politikası tek bir politika altında toplanmamıştır. AB’nin gıda konusunu farklı disiplinlerle ilişkilendirmesi, gıda alanında çalışmalar yürüten araştırmacılar açısından da farklı disiplinlerle ortak çalışmalar yürütülmesi konusunda teşvik edici bir nitelik taşımaktadır.
Human Resources Management Practices in Enhancing Knowledge Retention in the Registrar’s Department at NUST, Zimbabwe
Authors: Vuyisile Ntini Christine , Dewah Peterson
Published: November 2024

Rationale of Study – The study's goal was to determine how the Registrar's Department at the National University of Science and Technology might improve knowledge retention by applying human resources management procedures. (NUST). NUST is losing critical knowledge through retirement, dismissals, resignation, and other attrition methods, affecting efficient and effective business operations at NUST.Methodology – The study adopted a qualitative research approach and used a case study design, utilizing interpretivism as its paradigm. The data was gathered through face-to-face interviews. Interview subjects were chosen through purposeful sampling. The information collected was examined and presented thematically.Findings – The findings revealed that the Registrar‘s Department is operating without a knowledge management policy and knowledge strategies to capture critical knowledge from its employees and, as such, is losing essential knowledge when staff members leave through resignations and deaths, among other reasons. It also emerged that senior-level executives' support does not provide adequate funding to encourage knowledge retention. The study concluded that formalized coaching and mentoring, incentives, succession planning, and a lack of retention methods were all considered obstacles to knowledge transfer and retention within the organization.Implications – The study contributes to the need for the Human Resources Department at NUST to adopt strategies to retain the knowledge of experts and adopt a knowledge management policy that will guide and enable systematic knowledge management processes.Originality – This is a unique empirical study in a Zimbabwean university
The Effects of the Shared Repertoire and Voluntary Action Characteristics of the Community of Practice on Knowledge Sharing at Kenya Revenue Authority
Authors: Wafula Simiyu Evans , Wambui Kamau Grace
Published: November 2024

Rationale of Study – Knowledge-sharing practices can be used to improve the current practices of the Authority. This study investigated the effects of the shared repertoire and voluntary action characteristics of a community of practice (CoP) on knowledge sharing in the Kenya Revenue Authority.Methodology – A descriptive survey research design was adopted. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were employed to collect data. Data was obtained by administering semi-structured questionnaires. The target population was 1099 KRA employees, including middle-level managers and lower-level staff based at Times Tower in Nairobi. A stratified random sampling technique was employed to create a sample size of 92 respondents, ensuring equal representation of KRA employees.Findings – The ANOVA results implied a significant relationship between shared repertoire and voluntary action with knowledge sharing at Kenya Revenue Authority. The coefficients of determination revealed that voluntary action had a more significant effect over shared repertoire on knowledge sharing in KRA.Implications – This study can help KRA to implement working CoPs, improve knowledge sharing and enhance customer-focused tax administration. The study recommends that there should be specific artefacts only shared with department members and that KRA employees should belong to a professional body beyond the department's requirements.Originality – This study fills a gap in recent research on the effects of the shared repertoire and voluntary action of a community of practice on knowledge sharing
Digital Resources Management: A Panacea for Digital Information Service Delivery in Nigerian Academic Libraries
Authors: Israel Ebhonu Sylvester , Ferninand Omosekejimi Ademola , Arerosuoghene Dada Grace
Published: November 2024

Rationale of Study – The purpose of this study was to examine the concept of digital  resources management as a possible enabler of effective digital information  service delivery in Nigerian academic libraries.   Methodology – A descriptive survey method was adopted for this study. The  population of the study comprised of eight hundred and forty-one (841) librarians  from 84 university libraries in Southern Nigeria. The entire population of 841  librarians was used in the study. Questionnaires were used to collect data which  was analysed using descriptive statistics. Findings – The study found that, the types of digital information resources  available for use in university libraries in Southern Nigeria are e-books, e-journals,  e-newspapers, e-magazines, websites, and OPAC; the digital information services  being rendered to users in university libraries in Southern Nigeria are e-mail and  Internet based service among others.  Implications – This submission is a work by the researcher and to the best of the  researcher’s knowledge contains no materials previously published or written by  another person. Originality – Proper management of digital information resources using strategies  such as normalisation, encapsulation, technology preservation, refreshing,  replication, migration and emulation will help to keep library digital information  resources in good shape and will also assist the university libraries to deliver  effective digital information services to their users.
Toward Becoming Good Relatives: Not-Dancing to Centre Indigenous Presence in the Dance Classroom
Authors: Roth Sammy , Shaffer Miya , Blu Wakpa Tria
Published: November 2024

This co-written article considers the possibilities and limitations that community-engaged, decolonial pedagogies hold for challenging normative, settler-capitalist goals in dance education. Current mainstream discussions in US higher education demonstrate concern with utility and career readiness, especially in arts and humanities disciplines. In the performance-based classroom, these ideas can lend themselves to expectations of physical training to “prepare” students for a dance career. We argue that the alternative learning goals of not-dancing, listening to class attendees and collaborators, and working-for California tribal community partners can instead enable students and faculty to recognize and challenge implicit settler-capitalist frameworks and legacies of non-Native appropriation in undergraduate dance classes. We analyze a community-engaged, undergraduate seminar, titled Dance and Decolonization, which was taught by Tria Blu Wakpa, an Assistant Professor, with the assistance of her graduate student researchers, Sammy Roth and Miya Shaffer. This course asked students to support the cultural revitalization initiatives of individuals and representatives from three California Native tribes, which included archival research and dance revitalization efforts. We write this article as a conversation, following the pedagogical models offered by community partners who engaged students in dialogue, rather than teaching dances. We show how the course re-animated the space of the classroom to foreground Indigenous presence — an action which enabled students and faculty to identify and challenge historical and contemporary settler-capitalist power relations and, subsequently, recognize the constraints of learning about Indigenous issues in a land grant institution. In discussing the course, we offer strategies to work towards becoming "good relatives" from different community outsider positionalities: by not-dancing, listening, and working-for, we can be present to Indigenous presence and aim to be in relation with Indigenous peoples and land.
Rehearsals of Release
Authors: Nicholson Benjamin Ross
Published: November 2024

Dispossession is not only harmful for the material deprivations it instantiates (though these harms are brutal, even genocidal). To the extent that dispossession occurs within a societal context in which possession is the ultimate virtue, dispossession further diminishes the social significance of those dispossessed; beneath a global regime of neoliberalism, to be lacking in possessions is to be rendered non-agential, unworthy of political representation, and, ultimately, subject to premature death for the profit of others. In the United States and other white-dominated nations, the sickness of white supremacy and its coinciding colonial incursions are rooted in liberal notions of property, doctrines of what can be possessed, what significance possession confers, and who is permitted to do the possessing. This possessive individualism benefits those who have longest held the ability to accumulate wealth via dispossession: already-wealthy white men. This social reality has ruinous effects for those whose cultural values are not predicated on possession yet are subject to the hegemonic forces of white supremacy. In this writing, I propose three “rehearsals of release,” replicable and mutational performances, that can be practically implemented in the lives of those with Settler inclinations. These rehearsals are designed to lessen tendencies toward dispossession and replace them with practices of de-possession, the exploration of a life lived in affinity with ongoing transfers and transitions of unbound matter rather than its monumental hoarding. While none of these rehearsals “solve the problem” of white supremacist neoliberalism, they permit practitioners to meaningfully engage with decoloniality in material, experiential, and intuitive ways and, with hope, encourage the emergence of a shared consciousness that turns away from dispossession and toward the circulation of care.
Tekstynais paremti kalbos vartosenos tyrimai leksikografijoje. „Mokomojo lietuvių kalbos vartosenos leksikono“ atvejis
Authors: Kovalevskaitė Jolanta , Bielinskienė Agnė , Rimkutė Erika
Published: November 2024

Daugumos užsienio kalbų leksikografijoje tekstynų lingvistikos metodas jau įprastas: remiantis tekstynais, per tris pastaruosius dešimtmečius parengta daug anglų, vokiečių, ispanų, lenkų ir kitų kalbų leksikografinių išteklių (įvairių spausdintų ir elektroninių žodynų, duomenynų). Lietuvių kalbotyros darbuose tekstynų lingvistikos metodas taip pat plačiai taikomas, tačiau lietuvių leksikografijoje tekstynais vis dar remiamasi nedaug, paprastai rengiant aiškinamuosius žodynus tekstynai pasitelkiami tik vartojimo pavyzdžiams atrinkti. Vis dėlto, kaip įrodo užsienio leksikografijos tyrimai ir praktiniai darbai, tekstynų duomenys apie žodžių ir žodžių junginių vartoseną svarbūs visiems leksikografinio darbo etapams, be to, tekstynų duomenys gali padėti leksikografams sudaryti empiriškai pagrįstą kalbos vartosenos aprašą, vadinasi, išspręsti gana įsisenėjusią aiškinamųjų lietuvių kalbos žodynų problemą, kad žodynai nepakankamai gerai atspindi realią dabartinės kalbos žodžių vartoseną. Šioje monografijoje, remiantis atvejo – „Mokomojo lietuvių kalbos vartosenos leksikono“ – analize, yra išsamiai aprašomos tekstynų lingvistikos taikymo galimybės lietuvių leksikografijoje. Leksikonas yra pirmas leksikografinis išteklius lietuvių kalba, kurio antraštynas ir žodžių vartosenos aprašas pagrįstas konkrečiu tekstynu – „Mokomojo lietuvių kalbos tekstyno“ rašytine dalimi. Monografiją, be būtinų ir mokslo darbams įprastų dalių, sudaro du pagrindiniai skyriai. 1-ajame monografijos skyriuje aptariami su leksikono makrostruktūra susiję praktiniai ir teoriniai klausimai: tekstyno rengimas, antraštyno formavimo principas, naudotos leksikografinio darbo automatizavimo ir tekstyno analizės priemonės. 2-ajame monografijos skyriuje dėmesys skirtas mikrostruktūros aspektams: teorinėje apžvalgoje parodyta įvairovė būdų (metodų), kuriais bandoma praktiškai tirti bei aprašyti leksikos ir gramatikos vienovę užsienio tyrėjų darbuose; išsamiai aprašyta vartosenos modelių analizė – metodas, kuris buvo adaptuotas leksikone tiriant tipišką žodžių vartoseną. Šiame skyriuje taip pat aptarti vartosenos modelių analizės adaptavimo principai leksikone ir su išsamiais pavyzdžiais aprašyti svarbiausi vartosenos modelių analizės praktiniai aspektai, pateikti duomenys apie vardažodžių ir veiksmažodžių vartosenos modelius. Monografijoje parengta ir rekomendacijų dalis: joje ne tik pateikiamos leksikono panaudojimo ir tobulinimo gairės, bet ir diskutuojami probleminiai taikytos metodikos aspektai, išdėstoma, į ką turėtų atsižvelgti leksikografai praktikai siekdami taikyti tekstynų lingvistikos metodą ir automatizuodami žodyno rengimo procesus. Svarbi monografijos dalis yra ir 8 priedai, kuriuose pateikiami ankstesniuose tyrimuose neskelbti duomenys iš leksikono duomenų bazės.
Subordinate conjunctions in illocutionary usage (abstract review)
Authors: Yang Tingting
Published: November 2024

The subject of the research in this article is subordinate conjunctions in the Russian language, such as "if", "once", "for now", "to" and others that are used in the illocutionary function. The peculiarity of these conjunctions is that they establish a relationship between the proposition of one predicative unit and the illocutionary component of the semantics of another predicative unit, transmitting additional meanings related to the target attitude of the utterance and the conditions of its success. In such constructions, one of the valences of the union can be implicitly expressed. This aspect of the use of subordinate unions was noted by T.A. Kolosova in the late 1970s and has since become an object of interest to a number of linguists, including E.V. Paducheva, L.N. Jordanskaya, V.Z. Sannikov and O.E. Pekelis. The present study is aimed at identifying the features of the illocutionary function of subordinate unions, as well as systematization and generalization of existing scientific data on this topic. The research uses methods of analysis and synthesis, descriptive and interpretative methods, as well as system analysis, which allows us to identify the communicative and functional features of the studied unions. The novelty of this article lies in the fact that the author contributes to the systematization of knowledge about subordinate unions in their illocutionary function. In contrast to the traditional approach, in which conjunctions are considered primarily as means of communication between propositions, this study emphasizes their ability to influence the perception and interpretation of a statement. The work reveals three main functions of conjunctions in complex constructions: the expression of the illocutionary purpose of the utterance, compliance with the conditions of its success and justification of the speech act performed in the main sentence. The theoretical significance of the research lies in the contribution to the theory of complex sentences, communicative and functional linguistics, the syntax of the Russian language as a whole, as well as in the possibility of using its results in subsequent scientific research on the stated problems and in university courses on the syntax and stylistics of the modern Russian language.
Aeroelastic analysis of non-conventional and slender suspension bridges
Authors: Tcheutchoua Soh Mike Cedric , Sonna Donko Maël , Maiorana Emanuele
Published: November 2024

The aim of this study was to investigate the dynamic effects of wind actions on bridge cross sections, with a goal to propose design charts for non-conventional and slender bridge decks. An eigenvalue analysis was conducted first and the results were validated experimentally. Subsequently, aeroelastic analysis of the bridge deck section was performed. This analysis encompassed the analytical method adhering to the Eurocode and computational fluid dynamics simulations. Both methodologies indicated that the bridge was susceptible to vortex-induced vibrations. To mitigate these vibrations, wind noses provide better stability than the currently used guide vanes. The effect of changing deck width was also studied. Wider and more streamlined sections displayed better aeroelastic performance. The study also revealed that the Eurocode overestimates the derivatives of aerodynamic moment coefficient by 53% to 93%. Consequently, optimized charts are proposed to enhance the accuracy of torsional divergence and flutter speed calculations, facilitating the safe and efficient design of such bridges.
Postoj studentů sociální pedagogiky k homoparentálním rodinám
Authors:   Univerzita J. E. Purkyně v Ústí nad Labem, Pedagogická fakulta, Doulík Pavel , Škoda Jiří ,   Univerzita J. E. Purkyně v Ústí nad Labem, Pedagogická fakulta, Čechová Barbora ,   Univerzita J. E. Purkyně v Ústí nad Labem, Pedagogická fakulta, Procházková Zuzana ,   Univerzita J. E. Purkyně v Ústí nad Labem, Pedagogická fakulta
Published: November 2024

The paper is focused on the research of the attitude of the students of the Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in social pedagogy from the J. E. Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, University of Ostrava and Masaryk University in Brno (N = 107) towards the issue of homoparental families and in a broader context towards homosexuality as such. Furthermore, we also focus on the students' perspective on how the issue of homoparental families is reflected in the educational content of the subjects in their curriculum. An accessible type of research sampling was used. The author's questionnaire constructed on the principle of Likert scales was used as a research instrument. The questionnaire includes items aimed at identifying attitudes towards gay marriage, the causes of homosexuality, the upbringing of children by homoparental parents, and the space devoted to this topic in the university training of future social educators. The data obtained were processed using descriptive methods of statistical analysis and further analyzed. The findings show that a significant majority of the respondents are in favour of homosexual couples receiving the same rights as heterosexual couples, including the possibility of marriage. Furthermore, the majority of respondents appear to be in favour of the naturalness of homosexual couples raising children. From the answers we can conclude that the students interviewed consider homosexuality as natural as heterosexuality and their attitudes are mostly positive.
The complex-type Pell p-numbers
Authors: Aküzüm Yeşim , Aydın Hüseyin , Deveci Ömür
Published: November 2024

In this paper, we define the complex-type Pell p-numbers and give the generating matrix of these defined numbers. Then, we produce the combinatorial representation, the generating function, the exponential representation and the sums of the complex-type Pell p-numbers. Also, we derive the determinantal and the permanental representations of the complex-type Pell p-numbers by using certain matrices which are obtained from the generating matrix of these numbers. Finally, we obtain the Binet formula for the complex-type Pell p-number.
Inferring the time-varying coupling of dynamical systems with temporal convolutional autoencoders
Authors: Calderon Josuan , Berman Gordon J
Published: November 2024

Most approaches for assessing causality in complex dynamical systems fail when the interactions between variables are inherently non-linear and non-stationary. Here we introduce Temporal Autoencoders for Causal Inference (TACI), a methodology that combines a new surrogate data metric for assessing causal interactions with a novel two-headed machine learning architecture to identify and measure the direction and strength of time-varying causal interactions. Through tests on both synthetic and real-world datasets, we demonstrate TACI’s ability to accurately quantify dynamic causal interactions across a variety of systems. Our findings display the method’s effectiveness compared to existing approaches and also highlight our approach’s potential to build a deeper understanding of the mechanisms that underlie time-varying interactions in physical and biological systems.
Investigation of the efficacy of siRNA-mediated KRAS gene silencing in pancreatic cancer therapy
Authors: Küçükekmekci Büşra , Budak Yıldıran Fatma Azize
Published: November 2024

Aim

Pancreatic carcinoma is an aggressive cancer that progresses without many symptoms. The difficulty of early diagnosis and an inadequate response to traditional treatments also cause the survival rate of pancreatic cancer to be low. Current research is focusing on methods of diagnosis and treatment, such as gene therapy, to increase survival rates. Small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) has emerged as a promising advanced therapeutic strategy for cancer treatment. This study sought to silence the KRAS gene in the human pancreatic carcinoma cell line using a complex of small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) and gold nanoparticles (AuNP).

Methods

In this study, 25 nM siRNA and gold nanoparticles at 0.5 mg/ml, 0.25 mg/ml, and 0.125 mg/ml concentrations were used to silence the KRAS gene in the CAPAN-1 cell line. Real-time PCR analysis, agarose gel electrophoresis, and double staining were carried out, and xCelligence real-time cell analysis (RTCA) was used to measure proliferation.

Results

The PCR analysis revealed crossing point (CP) values of actin beta (ACTB) ranging from 33.04 to 35.98, which was in the expected range for all samples. The interaction between the gold nanoparticle/siRNA complex in the double staining analysis revealed that the most effective concentration of gold nanoparticle was 0.125 mg/ml. The WST-1 technique showed that siRNA/AuPEI cells in application groups had a viability rate of over 90%, indicating no toxicity or side effects. The xCELLigence RTCA® showed that at hour 72, there was a significant difference in proliferation in the 0.5 mg/mL PEI/AuNP-siRNA, 0.25 mg/mL PEI/AuNP-siRNA, and 0.125 mg/mL PEI/AuNP-siRNA application groups compared to the control and siRNA groups (p < 0.05). By hour 96, all three groups were statistically different from the control and siRNA groups in terms of proliferation (p < 0.05).

Conclusions

The results of this analysis suggest that the AuPEI/siRNA complex can be effectively used to silence the target gene, but more studies are needed to verify these results.
Developing a quality indicator system for evaluating internet plus home care nursing services based on the SERVQUAL model: a Delphi-analytic hierarchy process study
Authors: Ye Lei , Yang Shulan , Jiang Biyan , Liu Caixia , Jin Xiaoqing , Chang Polun
Published: November 2024

Background

In the context of global population aging and the rapid development of information technology, the demand for Internet Plus Home Care Nursing (Internet+ HCN) services have been on the rise, especially in China. Internet+ HCN services have the potential to maximize existing human resources to counter the shortage of medical healthcare services. However, at present, Internet+ HCN services are difficult to scale due to the lack of standardized service quality governance. Quality indicators for service evaluation of Internet+ HCN services are under-defined.

Objective

To develop a quality indicator system for evaluating Internet+ HCN services, and to shed theoretical light on assessing mHealth service quality from a user experience perspective.

Methods

An initial quality indicator system was established based on scenarios related to Internet+ HCN services. The Delphi Method was applied to modify the indicators according to experts’ opinions, and the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was applied to calculate the indicator weight. Finally, a quality indicator system for evaluating Internet+ HCN services was developed based on the SERVQUAL model.

Results

Altogether, 17 experts from relevant fields such as nursing education, clinical nursing, health management, and health informatics were consulted through email surveys. The response rates in both rounds of Delphi and the AHP were 100%. The average expert authority coefficients were 0.912 and 0.925 respectively in the two rounds of Delphi. Kendall’s W, indicating variation coefficients, ranged from 0.262 to 0.265. Finally, a quality indicator system for evaluating Internet+ HCN services, comprising five primary indicators and 15 secondary indicators, was developed. Primary indicators and their AHP generated the following weights: assurance (0.245), reliability (0.240), tangibles (0.192), responsiveness (0.190), and empathy (0.132).

Conclusions

By measuring the services quality gap between user expectations and perceptions, the proposed SERVQUAL model-based quality indicator system shows potential in improving the quality of Internet+ HCN services through the perspective of user experiences.