bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Social Studies Teacher Candidates’ Perceptions of Historical Concepts
Authors: Yılmaz Kaya , Kılıç Esra
Published: May 2024

Concepts, which are the basic building blocks of knowledge, play an important role in history education. This study was conducted to reveal the perceptions and misconceptions of social studies teacher candidates about historical concepts. The study was carried out using qualitative research method. Purposeful sampling method was used for selecting the research participants. Equal numbers of female and male Social Studies teacher candidates studying at a state university were selected as research participants in the study. A semi-structured interview form was used to reveal the participants’ perceptions about the concepts under scrutiny. Descriptive data analysis technique was used to analyze the collected research data. As a result of the data analysis, it was found that the pre-service teachers had difficulty in giving scientific definitions of the historical concepts examined in the study, and they defined the concepts on the basis of the connotations and analogies in their minds. It was also found that most of the pre-service teachers could not fully define the concepts, and they experienced confusion and misconceptions about some historical concepts. The reasons for their misconceptions are attributable to their incomplete and incorrect knowledge about concepts or their inability to associate the concepts with each other within the context of the relevant subject learned.
The Effect of School Administrators’ Use of Motivational Language on Teachers’ Organizational Support Perceptions and Work Engagement
Authors: Alev Sedat
Published: May 2024

This study examines the effect of school administrators’ motivational language use on teachers’ perceptions of organizational support and work engagement. The study sample included 394 teachers who were selected using a disproportionate cluster sampling method from primary schools in Gaziantep. The relationships between the variables were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results indicated direct positive relations among the study variables and a partial mediating role of perceived organizational support between motivational language and work engagement. Motivational language used by school administrators significantly predicts teachers’ work engagement directly and through perceived organizational support. While the use of motivational language enables teachers to engage more with their work; at the same time, they display more work engagement behaviors with increased perceptions of organizational support. Therefore, school administrators should be encouraged to use motivational language to provide support and improve teacher engagement. Further research could focus on identifying schools where motivational language use and organizational support are not occurring at the desired levels. In this way, with the measures and activities to be taken, teachers’ engagement with their work can be increased, and their active participation in school development can be ensured.
Performances of the sandwich panel structures under fire accident due to hydrogen leaks: Consideration of structural design and environment factor using FE analysis
Authors: Nurcholis Arifin , Prabowo Aditya Rio , Muhayat Nurul , Yaningsih Indri , Tjahjana Dominicus Danardono Dwi Prija , Jurkovič Martin , Sohn Jung Min , Adiputra Ristiyanto , Hanif Muhammad Imaduddin , Ridwan Ridwan
Published: May 2024

This study presents a comprehensive analysis using the finite element method (FEM) to examine and evaluate the behavior of fuel carrier ship structure. Sandwich panels are effective structures for use in ship structures due to their lightweight yet robust nature. Sandwich panels used in ship structures have various core shapes, such as hexagonal, circular, and square, as needed. The sandwich panel structure can be widely implemented in ship construction, for example, on the deck, hull, and bulkhead of the ship’s cabin. Hydrogen is an alternative fuel that can replace fossil fuels. In this modern era, hydrogen is high valuable energy commodity, so accidents involving carrier ships could have significant consequences. Hydrogen is produced from liquefied natural gas (LNG), so if a leak occurs, for instance, in a storage tank or fuel tank, it has the potential to lead to accidents such as fires. Corrosion is a significant concern for the maritime industry, as it can jeopardize the structural integrity of these vessels and pose substantial safety and environmental risks. In this research, FEM was utilized to model and simulate the effects of corrosion on hydrogen carrier ships when exposed to fire, considering various environmental and operational factors. Through a systematic investigation, it is aimed to gain insights into the impact of corrosion on ship structural components during fires, such as hulls and storage tanks. The result of this study will contribute to improving corrosion and fire mitigation strategies, ensuring the safety and longevity of hydrogen and LNG carrier ships, and supporting the sustainable transportation of hydrogen to meet global energy demands. No research has been conducted on the structural behavior resulting from hydrogen fires and corrosion simultaneously. To achieve this, it is assumed to use the corrosion properties of steel in heavily traveled ship routes such as the Panama Canal Zone, Barent Sea, North Sea, and Suez Canal Zone. This study utilized an approach by modeling corrosion using shell thickness in Abaqus Quasi-Static and applying boundary conditions in the form of temperature increase up to 800°C and subsequent cooling back to the initial temperature. At the maximum temperature, the most significant mid-span displacement occurred in the circular core sandwich panel, with a value of 4 mm. The axial force in the structure was inversely proportional to the mid-span displacement. In the case of the circular core sandwich panel, the axial force was 96 kN. The most resilient core type was hexagonal because it experiences the least deformation when compared to circular and square cores.
Unclassified green dots on nucleated red blood cells (nRBC) plot in DxH900 from a patient with hyperviscosity syndrome
Authors: García Martínez Rafael José , Garrido Gomez José Carlos , María Ocio San Miguel Enrique , Muruzábal Sitges María Josefa
Published: May 2024

Objectives

Analytical interferences, caused by antibodies, often go unnoticed and require a deep understanding of analyzer principles in the correct clinical context.

Methods

A case report details a 56-year-old man with symptoms of hyperviscosity syndrome (HVS) due to multiple myeloma.

Results

The DxH 900 analyzer revealed abnormalities in the nucleated red blood cell (nRBC) graph, attributed to a high concentration of IgA kappa. Immediate plasmapheresis successfully treated HVS, reducing the monoclonal component and eliminating the aberrant green signal.

Conclusions

In the appropriate clinical context, the recognition of analytical interferences is necessary for accurate clinical interpretation, and it is only possible with knowledge of the analytical principles of the instruments. In this case, the high concentration of IgA kappa generated an aberrant green signal in the VCSm.
Influence of stacking sequence and nano-silica fortification on the physical properties of veli karuvelam – peepal hybrid natural composites
Authors: Krishna Pillai Suderson , Muthukrishnan Sivaprakash , Duraisamy Palaniswamy , Duraisamy Velmurugan
Published: May 2024

A hybrid composite incorporating veli karuvelam and peepal fibers was fabricated, with the addition of nanosilica as a filler to enhance composite performance. The impact of nanosilica and layering sequence on the physical properties of the composites was investigated. Initially, two types of hybrid composites i.e. peepal/veli karuvelam/peepal (PVP) and veli karuvelam/peepal/veli karuvelam (VPV) were developed by means of hand layup method, varying the layering sequence of veli karuvelam and peepal fibers. The PVP composite was identified as the most promising based on tensile strength (71 MPa), attributed to the optimal packing of high-strength peepal fibers. Subsequently, nanosilica was incorporated into the PVP composite at different weight percentages (1, 2 and 3), and its influence on composite performance was analyzed. The PVP composite containing 2 wt% SiO2 showed impressive mechanical properties, with a tensile strength of 76 MPa, a flexural strength of 104 MPa, an impact strength of 4.5 kJ/m2, and a hardness of 89 on the Shore D scale. The findings indicate that a PVP composite containing 2 wt% SiO2 has potential for use in engineering applications.
The Minimum Wage in Germany: Institutional Setting and a Systematic Review of Key Findings
Authors: Dütsch Matthias , Ohlert Clemens , Baumann Arne
Published: May 2024

The introduction of a statutory minimum wage in Germany in 2015 aimed at improving the welfare of low-wage workers but was also accompanied by concerns about distortions in Europe’s largest economy. This paper provides a comprehensive survey of results from the evaluation of the German minimum wage by compiling recent descriptive evidence and a systematic literature review on causal effects through 2022. On 1 October 2022, the minimum wage was raised legislatively by 15 percent to 12 euros per hour, which affected approximately 5.8 million employees and 23 percent of companies. The war in Ukraine and the coronavirus pandemic hit minimum wage workers and minimum wage firms harder than the rest of the economy. The minimum wage thus far had the strongest causal effects directly after its introduction. Hourly wages increased, while working hours decreased, resulting in mixed effects on monthly wages. Overall employment fell slightly, with a decline in marginal employment in particular. Companies’ wage costs increased, and as productivity did not change, profits declined.
Controlled attenuation parameter (CAP): the clinical value based on MRI-PDFF in children with obesity
Authors: Peng Tianfang , Yi Xiaolian , Lin Yan , Dong Xianhui , Zhang Pengwei , Qiao Zhihui , Li Li
Published: May 2024

Objectives

Controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) is a noninvasive and quantitative method to evaluate hepatic steatosis, which is not well evaluated in children. The aim of this study was to examine the diagnostic value of CAP for hepatic steatosis in children with obesity based on MR proton density fat fraction (PDFF).

Methods

About 108 pediatric patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) who were assessed for PDFF, CAP, and other laboratory results were enrolled. In this study, pediatric patients were separated for the obese group (n=80) and the severe obese group (n=28). Hepatic steatosis grades (0–3) were classified according to PDFF using cutoff values of 6.4 , 17.4, and 22.1 %.

Results

There are significant differences in CAP between the obese and severe obese groups (p<0.05). CAP showed a good correlation with PDFF in pediatric patients with NAFLD for diagnosing hepatic steatosis using a cutoff value of 265 dB/m (p<0.001). Meanwhile, ALT significantly outperforms CAP in receiver-operating curve (ROC) analysis for diagnosing hepatic steatosis grades. The diagnostic accuracy of CAP for steatosis is 77.8 %, and the diagnostic accuracy of ALT for steatosis is 83.3 %.

Conclusions

While CAP holds promise as a diagnostic tool for pediatric NAFLD, its diagnostic performance warrants some caution. The potential of CAP is evident; however, ALT emerges as a simpler and more accurate measure for detecting hepatic steatosis in children. Further research is essential to determine the optimal role of CAP in pediatric NAFLD diagnosis and management.
Unveiling the potential of chitosan-coated lipid nanoparticles in drug delivery for management of critical illness: a review
Authors: Das Ushasi , Kapoor Devesh U. , Singh Sudarshan , Prajapati Bhupendra G.
Published: May 2024

Chitosan (CT), a natural, cationic, chemically stable molecule, biocompatible, biodegradable, nontoxic, polysaccharide derived from the deacetylation of chitin, has very uniquely surfaced as a material of promise for drug delivery and biomedical applications. For the oral, ocular, cutaneous, pulmonary, and nose-to-brain routes, CT-coated nanoparticles (CTCNPs) have numerous advantages, consisting of improved controlled drug release, physicochemical stability, improved cell and tissue interactions, and increased bioavailability and efficacy of the active ingredient. CTCNPs have a broad range of therapeutic properties including anticancer, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial properties, treating neurological disorders, and other diseases. This has led to substantial research into the many potential uses of CT as a drug delivery vehicle. CT has also been employed in a wide range of biomedical processes, including bone and cartilage tissue regeneration, ocular tissue regeneration, periodontal tissue regeneration, heart tissue regeneration, and wound healing. Additionally, CT has been used in cosmeceutical, bioimaging, immunization, and gene transfer applications. CT exhibits a number of biological activities, which are the basis for its remarkable potential for use as a drug delivery vehicle, and these activities are covered in detail in this article. The alterations applied to CT to obtain the necessary properties have been described.
Combined vigour tests to estimate relative seedling emergence in the field and germination after storage in sweet corn seed lots
Authors: Catikkas Elif , Kadioglu Neslihan , Demir Ibrahim
Published: May 2024

This study was carried out to test whether the radicle emergence (RE), cold (CT) and accelerated ageing (AAT) tests and their combinations of CT+RE and AAT+RE can be used to rank sweet corn seed lots according to field seedling emergence and germination after storage. Seed samples
for eight hybrid seed lots were stored hermetically over 12 months at 20°C with 9.9-10.2% seed moisture. RE was counted between 32 and 72 hours, AAT was carried out at 41 ± 1°C and 100% RH for 72 hours, and CT at 5°C over two days. RE count was performed after AAT (AAT+RE)
and CT (CT+RE). Seedling emergence was tested in two field sowings, in April and May 2022. The vigour test results were correlated with both seedling emergence percentages in the field and germination after storage. Both normal germination after CT (r = 0.73−0.94, P <
0.05−0.001) and AAT+RE72h (r = 0.71−0.84, P < 0.05−0.01) were significantly related to both parameters. The RE test was significantly related to seedling emergence, but not to any post-storage data. The normal seed germination percentage was found to be significant
in only one case (sowing 2). Seed vigour in sweet corn seeds and its importance in relation to seedling emergence and seed storage are discussed.
Place Of Norms On Enforced Disappearance In The Criminal Law System Of Ukraine
Authors: Hazdayka-Vasylyshyn I.B.
Published: May 2024

The norms of the current Criminal Code of Ukraine are analyzed in the part related to criminal liability for enforced disappearance, as well as draft criminal law norms regarding the implementation of international acts on enforced disappearance. The dual nature of enforced disappearance (as isolated criminal offenses and as a widespread or systematic practice) is explored. Objects affected by enforced disappearance in both of these manifestations have been analyzed.The position is defended and argued, according to which a necessary constructive feature in the composition of enforced disappearance is «leaving a person without the protection of the law.» The lack of this feature in the text of the current Article 146-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, as well as in the text of Art. 442-1, by which the code can be supplemented (provided the signing of the Law of Ukraine «On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding the Implementation of International Criminal and Humanitarian Law»), as well as in the text of the relevant articles of the Draft Criminal Code (developed by the Working Group on development of criminal law of the Commission on Legal Reform). A conclusion is drawn on the need to include this constructive feature in the text of the national criminal law on enforced disappearance and on the need to place it in Chapter XVIII of the Special Part of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
inclusión social y las políticas de discapacidad cognitiva en empresas sociales de cuidado infantil y las organizaciones de educación preescolar: un estudio socioeconómico comparado
Authors: Cadena Fresneda Jennifer Natali , Viña Parada Lilia Alejandra
Published: May 2024

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo evaluar  la forma cómo las empresas sociales de cuidado infantil con enfoque de género y trabajo asociativo,  creadas por la Alcaldía de Medellín junto con la Secretaría de Mujeres para promover la autonomía económica y el acceso de las mujeres a mejores oportunidades de ingresos, en comparación con las organizaciones sociales de educación preescolar ubicadas en Bogotá,  interpretan, asumen y aceptan la inclusión social y las políticas de discapacidad cognitiva en su ejercicio orientado a la protección de la niñez. Bajo el enfoque cualitativo se diseñaron instrumentos basados en la entrevista en profundidad destinados a identificar los factores socioeconómicos que influyen en la implementación y efectividad de esta política pública en las organizaciones de esta naturaleza ubicadas en Bogotá y sus diferencias con las Empresas sociales de cuidado infantil ubicadas en Medellín.  Con este fin, se desarrolló un estudio a fin de conocer las brechas existentes y proponer posibles estrategias de mejora. Para su elaboración se llevó a cabo en primer lugar, un análisis de tipo documental de la política pública actual relacionada con la discapacidad cognitiva y la inclusión social en el ámbito del cuidado infantil, posteriormente se realizó una investigación de campo que involucró la recopilación de datos cualitativos con la aplicación de entrevistas a un grupo de organizaciones dedicadas al cuidado de la infancia en Bogotá, a  fin de contrastar información ya documentada de Medellín sobre las prácticas implementadas, los recursos disponibles y las barreras percibidas en relación con la inclusión de niños con discapacidad cognitiva.  Los resultados permiten aportar recomendaciones para mejorar la efectividad de la política pública y promover la inclusión social de los niños con discapacidad cognitiva en Bogotá en organizaciones de educación preescolar.
Identificación de variables financieras, tributarias y contables que determinan la sostenibilidad empresarial de las pequeñas y medianas empresas (pymes) del departamento del Meta
Authors: Pérez Lotero Luisa Fernanda , Villegas Velásquez Daisy Marleny , Quiñonez Mosquera Guillermo Alejandro
Published: May 2024

El presente artículo tiene por objeto identificar las variables financieras, tributarias y contables que determinan la sostenibilidad empresarial de las pequeñas y medianas empresas (pymes) del departamento del Meta, desde una metodología con enfoque cuantitativo y tipo descriptivo. El problema se basa en no contar con la implementación del método de sostenibilidad empresarial, para tener información financiera saludable, teniendo en cuenta los factores contables, tributarios y financieros. Como resultado el trabajo muestra la participación de 266 pymes en las diferentes actividades económicas, que describen los activos reportados en el año 2021. Posteriormente, se da a conocer la correlación entre las gestiones de las empresas mostrando diversos aspectos de sus gestiones financieras, económicas y sostenible e incluye su respectiva categorización y utilidad operacional. Se destaca que a mayor gestión económica, mayor gestión sostenible. De igual modo, en la utilidad operacional frente a la utilidad neta, respecto a la actividad económica construcción, la utilidad neta es mayor que la operacional. También se indica en la actividad económica al por mayor y al por menor, no se evidencia diferencia respecto al valor reportado en la utilidad operacional y utilidad neta, pues son exactamente el mismo. En la actividad económica de transportes, no existe diferencia en los valores reportados y se puede establecer que los datos no son confiables, si se tiene en cuenta que no son basados en la realidad contable de la pyme. El carácter del artículo es investigativo y financiado por la Universidad de los Llanos.
The Letters of Gediminas and the Problem of the First Dominican Church in Vilnius
Authors: Baronas Darius
Published: May 2024

This article seeks to answer a seemingly simple question: did the Dominican church exist in Vilnius during the reign of the Lithuanian grand duke Gediminas (1316–1341)? It is mentioned in a several letters of this ruler that were produced in 1323 and, therefore, the idea that this church was a real thing received wide currency in numerous historiographical works. However, the comprehensible analysis of the contradictory information regarding this subject-matter, and the very absence of its mention in a letter addressed to the Dominicans themselves, allowed the author of this paper to advance a thesis that this church, in all probability and likelihood, did not exist at all. The fact that it was mentioned might be interpreted as an attempt by Gediminas to produce a most positive image of his (pagan) country in the eyes of the intended (Roman Christian) audience. In sum, Gediminas collaborated more closely with the Franciscans, but some Dominican friars also were present at his court in 1323. It would be extremely interesting to know whence they came. However, for the lack of conclusive evidence this question must remain unanswered.
The Work did not stop Even on the Lord’s Day Sigismund I’s Workdays at the Court of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania 1506–1544
Authors: Saviščevas Eugenijus
Published: May 2024

The selection of the judicial acts of Sigismund I preserved in the Lithuanian Metrica showed that when conducting investigations of the ruler’s employment at court, we must take into account the uneven nature of the documents. We can distinguish 4 types of judicial acts: judgments or sentences, ordinances (orders), pre-trial or post-trial documents and minutes (drafts). 3081 acts were selected for this study, only about half of which are recorded in court record books, and the rest in books of inscriptions. The most numerous types of acts are ordinances, which make up more than half of all the judicial acts (1629) of Sigismund I.Due to the breadth of the ruler’s judicial functions and their interweaving with other types of activities, the methodology of selecting and sorting judicial documents is not protected from the subjective decisions of the researcher. Therefore, the quantitative expressions achieved by the research must be understood as relative. However, they also allow us to see the dynamics of the ruler’s judicial activity: in the first half of the reign of Sigismund I (1506–1521), the ruler’s judicial activity was not active, but from 1522 it began to grow noticeably, reaching its apogee in 1533. Later, the activity steadily decreased.Judging by the ruler of Lithuania (probably not only Sigismund I) took place in two different phases: during the ruler’s residence in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, when his judicial activity became more active, and in the Crown, when his activity weakened. Almost always, the most active time of the first phase coincided with the Seim of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. However, during the penultimate visit, Sigismund I handled most of the cases outside the Seim time. The dynamics of judicial documents in general and judgments in particular (i.e. the resolution of cases) show that starting from 1523 he was increasingly active as a judge in the cases of residents of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania while he was in Poland. Despite the resulting protests and in 1542 the ruler’s promise not to judge “Lithuanian cases” in Poland, this practice continued even later, but it was not significant.The accounting of Sigismund I’s working days per year showed the chaotic nature of the activity of the ruler-judge. Quantitative analysis of judicial acts preserved in Lithuanian Metrics does not allow us to claim that the ruler’s agenda was overloaded with the obligation to judge. However, qualitative factors (judging on Sundays, during Holy Week and during Christmas) testify to the constant pressure exerted by the litigating authorities on the person of the ruler. This was the essence of the ruler’s burden of judging.
Prevalence of perinatal depression in rural settings and knowing risk factors
Authors: Sangwan Vijayata , Singla Kashika , Singh Sanjeet
Published: May 2024

Background: The mental health of pregnant women is critical for a healthy maternofetal outcome. Although postnatal depression has received a lot of attention, recent literature has indicated a large burden of the condition in the antenatal period, emphasizing its serious and long-term effects on both mother and infant. Methodology: This cross sectional study conducted over 100 healthy perinatal women attending Obst. OPD. Questionnaire 1 based on Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and Questionnaire 2 was used to screen all the study participants for depression and potential social and familial factors leading to the depression. Results: In study group of 100 patients 53 were antenatal (>28 wks of gestation) and 47 were postnatal (within 2 weeks of delivery). The prevalence of depression in present study was 19% (95%CI:14.0-22.0%) and was more in antenatal than in postnatal participants. The mean age of the participants was 25.02 ±7 yrs, 91% women were housewife, 65% were of low socioeconomic status and 49% were of below 8th standard educated. The major causative factors of depression among women with EDPS score > 10 includes violence at home, unhealthy familial relationship, and desire for male baby. Conclusion: Because of the hormonal imbalance, pregnancy causes major upheaval in the physiology and psychology of women. The establishment of a mental health team in perinatal care for screening, counseling, and treatment of psychiatric illnesses during and after pregnancy has the potential to prevent or alleviate perinatal depression. Systems should be in place to ensure diagnostic and treatment follow-up.
Construção de conceitos matemáticos por crianças surdas e ouvintes usuárias de libras na escola Alfredo Dub
Authors: Ribeiro Melissa Novack Oliveira , Grützmann Thaís Philipsen , Souza Magda Josieli Souza de
Published: May 2024

O presente artigo descreve uma pesquisa qualitativa realizadas com três crianças, duas da Educação Infantil e outra do 2º ano do Ensino Fundamental, da Escola X. O objetivo é descrever e analisar sobre a resposta das crianças quanto a comparação e a classificação de diferentes elementos, usando bolas e os Blocos Lógicos. O texto discorre sobre a Educação de Surdos e a Educação Matemática, descrevendo as atividades aplicadas com as crianças, que abordaram conceitos de comparação, classificação e seriação, e ainda, tamanho, quantidade e forma. Os dados foram produzidos e coletados a partir de filmagens. Como resultados destacam-se: as crianças apresentaram resultados semelhantes de raciocínio, o uso da Libras como forma de comunicação facilitou o processo e a comparação foi realizada considerando apenas um critério por vez.
Development of a multibody model for go-karts considering frame flexibility
Authors: Horváth Krisztián , Zelei Ambrus
Published: May 2024

This study focuses on the optimization dynamics of racing go-karts, which is heavily influenced by the frame's stiffness. Lacking suspensions and differentials, go-karts rely on the frame stiffness for wheel balancing and skid prevention by lifting the inner rear wheel during turns. Utilizing a rigid-flexible model in MSC Software ADAMS View, validated by frame deformation measurements, this research integrates finite element analysis with multibody techniques. The model, leverages computer aided design files for frame geometry and employs finite element analysis for frame validation. It facilitates evaluating go-kart dynamics through simulations, aiding in maneuver testing and design optimization. This approach provides a comprehensive framework for advancing go-kart designs.
Examining Minnesota schools’ discursive positioning and intended educational opportunities for refugee-background students
Authors: Park Koeun , Valdez Verónica
Published: May 2024

Minnesota is known for its large concentrations of Hmong, Somali and Karen refugee-background students (RBSs). Drawing on an equity/heritage framework that centres educational equity and the sustaining of the cultural and linguistic practices of minoritized communities, this study examined how district/school websites with the highest enrolment of each student group described equity/heritage focused educational opportunities for RBSs and discursively represented and positioned these students. Our findings show that these school websites largely lacked indications of equity/heritage-based educational opportunities for RBSs, especially for Somali and Karen RBSs. While the websites had a strong visual representation of their RBSs, equity/heritage-focused textual discourses were limited. Instead, discourses of neoliberalism, meritocracy and accountability driven by the global human capital framework were prevalent. We argue that RBSs should be supported with equity/heritage-focused educational opportunities and discourses at schools instead of solely on the basis of global human capital focused discourses. A limitation of our study is that the implementation and impact of these website policies on RBSs’ educational experiences were not explored. However, we also note that examining discourses embedded within these critical online spaces is crucial because they communicate certain ideologies and motives to the public that can influence their perspectives about RBSs and their educational opportunities.
The curious case of seemingly incurious children: Refugee flight and (mis)representation of children’s power and agency in children’s literature
Authors: Peterman Nora , Strekalova-Hughes Ekaterina , Waddell Jennifer , O’Shea Kathleen
Published: May 2024

English-language teachers are increasingly recognizing the pedagogical value of using children’s literature that authentically represents diverse multilingual learners, including children who have sought refuge. This study analyses representations of children who have experienced displacement and sought refuge in picture books. Framed by a critical multicultural perspective of children’s literature, critical refugee studies and critical race theory, the study investigates how children’s emotions and agency are represented in focal stories. Our findings suggest that, contrary to the complex intellectual and emotional ways children and youth process displacement, picture books about seeking refuge tend to represent child protagonists as incurious about why they are forced to flee. Such representations construct legally scripted narratives associated with refugee status that normalize war and violence. These narratives ultimately mask colonialism, imperialism and racism that contribute to refugee flight around the world. We discuss how policies for seeking refuge influence picture books and invite educators to critically evaluate literature for their classrooms, directly engage families to foreground generative perspectives and develop comprehensive multilingual environments that affirm learners’ agency
Educational language policy for refugee-background students in the spotlight: Cross-links between Polish law and EU law
Authors: Klinytskyi Illia
Published: May 2024

This article maps the differences between the European Union’s Framework of Human Rights and state-based legal mindsets (ideologies) of language policy and planning in education. Based on the analysis of the documents released by the European Commission, the Council of Ministers and the European Council in the course of the constituting of multilingual perspective and taking the experience of its local implementation into account, this article examines common cross-state indicators in order to compare multilingual responsibility of public education policies for refugee-background students (RBSs). It concludes that the assessment of multilingual possibilities in education was not complete and impartial on the level of the European Union and for a selected jurisdiction – namely, Poland. Current regional legal regulations fail to equitably address the needs of RBSs, and national-based attention eliminated the question of newcomers’ rights in education. Moreover, as highlighted for current policy-making in the European Union, there is a gap between current legal intention and political views produced by EU institutions – for example, The Commission Action Plan on the Integration of Third-Country Nationals.
De la Révolution à la nostalgie de la grandeur passée: les La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt et la reconstruction de leur système de représentation sociale dans le premier XIXe siècle
Authors: Daumy Jean-Charles
Published: May 2024

Sous l’Ancien Régime, le duc de Liancourt (1747-1827) était non seulement grand maître de la Garde-robe du roi, mais il était également à la tête d’un vaste capital social, économique et foncier. Aristocrate éclairé, il s’investit dans les événements révolutionnaires de 1789 mais dut partir en exil après le 10 août 1792 alors que son cousin le duc de La Rochefoucauld était assassiné. Devenu duc de La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt sous la Restauration, il entreprit avec son fils aîné la reconstruction symbolique et économique du système de représentation sociale de la famille. Elle passait par le rachat de terres perdues, de domaines, mais également par le retour en force des expériences de la philanthropie libérale: vaccination, caisse d’Epargne, industrie. Personnage illustre de son vivant, le duc a laissé une quantité considérable d’archives réparties dans trois grands fonds qui ont été dépouillés: un dépôt familial conservé au château de La Rochefoucauld (Charente, France), le chartrier de Liancourt aux archives départementales de l’Oise, et les diverses liasses qui se trouvent aux archives nationales (Pierrefitte-sur-Seine). La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt manifestait ainsi une forme de nostalgie sociale et politique qui exprimait un regret pour la haute noblesse libérale et ses aspirations politiques et sociales d’avant la Révolution.
Le projet de «peinture sculpturale» chez Ingres et son temps historique
Authors: Stackler Apollonia
Published: May 2024

Au début du dix-neuvième siècle, le jeune peintre Ingres désire devenir peintre d’histoire. Mais ce projet se trouve ébranlé par les bouleversements politiques et idéologiques profonds qui secouent l’Europe. En approfondissant avec nostalgie sa culture artistique aux sources de la sculpture des siècles passés, Ingres développe avec une méthodologie quasi scientifique une peinture fondée sur l’histoire de l’art et la discipline émergente de l’archéologie. Grâce à une véritable quête intellectuelle et à la maîtrise progressive d’une peinture de plus en plus «sculpturale», Ingres imite le geste créateur original et orne ses toiles de nombreux éléments empruntés à la sculpture pour mieux leur conférer un caractère sacré d’éternité, par analogie avec le contenu des temples et des églises. Ingres ouvre la voie à une peinture enrichie par la sculpture qui renonce à servir un quelconque pouvoir temporel mais se complaît désormais dans l’autotélisme.
La confesión y sus usos: tensiones y confrontación en el proceso criminal de la comunidad de Sancti Spiritus de Puente la Reina contra su vicario (siglo XVII)
Authors: Jiménez-Sáenz-de-Tejada Marta
Published: May 2024

A finales del siglo XVII, la comunidad de comendadoras de Sancti Spiritus de Puente la Reina (Navarra), se vio alterada por el desarrollo de un proceso criminal contra el vicario vitalicio de la comunidad. Su llegada había motivado cambios que afectaron a la vida cotidiana de estas religiosas y generaron facciones e inestabilidad interna. El estudio de este proceso permite analizar las dinámicas de poder que confluyeron, evolucionaron y maniobraron en un contexto de tensión, así como cuáles fueron las posibles motivaciones de las partes enfrentadas y los recursos que emplearon para defender sus propios objetivos. Al parecer, las relaciones espirituales no se estaban desarrollando de forma adecuada y parte de la comunidad denunció las malas prácticas. En última instancia, la confesión será usada como un argumento para defender los modos de vida acostumbrados en este grupo de mujeres.
Martín-Esperanza, Paloma, Hispana Restituta. La Antigüedad clásica en el programa político y cultural de los Reyes Católicos: relaciones entre España e Italia, Madrid, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, 2023, 658p. ISBN: 978-84-00-11236-3. 31,35€
Authors: Martínez-Sarasate Javier
Published: May 2024

Book Review
Pastor Téllez, Daniela, Las virreinas. Mujeres y poder en la Nueva España de los siglos XVI y XVII, Ciudad de México, Bonilla Artigas Editores, 2023, 232p. ISBN: 978-607-88-3810-3. 18€
Authors: Mangado-González Lydia
Published: May 2024

Book Review
Inference of Transit Passenger Counts and Waiting Time Using Wi-Fi Signals
Authors:   Montana State University, Videa Aldo , Wang Yiyi
Published: May 2024

Passenger data such as real-time origin-destination (OD) flows and waiting times are central to planning public transportation services and improving visitor experience. This project explored the use of Internet of Things (IoT) Technology to infer transit ridership and waiting time at bus stops. Specifically, this study explored the use of Raspberry Pi computers, which are small and inexpensive sets of hardware, to scan the Wi-Fi networks of passengers’ smartphones. The process was used to infer passenger counts and obtain information on passenger trajectories based on Global Positioning System (GPS) data. The research was conducted as a case study of the Streamline Bus System in Bozeman, Montana. To evaluate the reliability of the data collected with the Raspberry Pi computers, the study conducted technology-based estimation of ridership, OD flows, wait time, and travel time for a comparison with ground truth data (passenger surveys, manual data counts, and bus travel times). This study introduced the use of a wireless Wi-Fi scanning device for transit data collection, called a Smart Station. It combines an innovative set of hardware and software to create a non-intrusive and passive data collection mechanism. Through the field testing and comparison evaluation with ground truth data, the Smart Station produced accurate estimates of ridership, origin-destination characteristics, wait times, and travel times. Ridership data has traditionally been collected through a combination of manual surveys and Automatic Passenger Counter (APC) systems, which can be time-consuming and expensive, with limited capabilities to produce real-time data. The Smart Station shows promise as an accurate and cost-effective alternative. The advantages of using Smart Station over traditional data collection methods include the following: (1) Wireless, automated data collection and retrieval, (2) Real-time observation of passenger behavior, (3) Negligible maintenance after programming and installing the hardware, (4) Low costs of hardware, software, and installation, and (5) Simple and short programming and installation time. If further validated through additional research and development, the device could help transit systems facilitate data collection for route optimization, trip planning tools, and traveler information systems.
FUNCTIONING OF THE MODERN ELECTRICITY MARKET IN UKRAINE AND PRICING FEATURES ON ITS SEGMENTS
Authors: METELENKO N. , SILINA I. , RADZIVILO I.
Published: May 2024

Objective. The study aims to investigate the functioning peculiarities of the modern electricity market in Ukraine and pricing on its segments, and to justify proposals for their improvement. Methodology. To address the set tasks, a variety of methods and approaches were utilized in the work, including: abstract-logical – in defining the purpose and objectives of the research; analytical-monographic – in studying literary sources, legislative, and normative legal acts in the sphere of functioning of the modern electricity market in Ukraine; causal-analysis – in identifying a series of barriers hindering the development of the domestic electricity market; statistical-economic – in the process of collecting, processing statistical data and studying the results of energy market operation in 2020-2023. Results. The article examines the main aspects and problems of the functioning of the modern electricity market in Ukraine, based on competitive trading volumes of electricity in integrated market segments such as: day-ahead market, intraday market, bilateral contracts market, balancing electricity market, ancillary services market. Special attention is paid to the mechanism of electricity pricing. Scientific novelty. Recommendations for further liberalization of the electricity market in Ukraine regarding electricity pricing mechanisms on market segments are provided, which will help align price distortions, disproportions in market participants' calculations, and create competitive advantages in energy markets in Ukraine, based on the analysis of its operation results in 2020-2023. Practical significance. The recommendations provided in the article can be applied in the development of individual elements of Ukraine's Energy Strategy, creating conditions for sustainable development of Ukraine.
IMPROVEMENT OF ACCOUNTING ACCORDING TO NATIONAL STANDARDS AND METHODS OF INTERNAL CONTROL WITH THE PURPOSE OF COMPILING RELIABLE FINANCIAL REPORTING OF SMALL ENTERPRISES AND PREVENTING BANKRUPTCY
Authors: MELIKHOVA T. , SYNYTSIA YU. , ROI YA.
Published: May 2024

Purpose. The purpose of the research, the results of which are presented in this article, is to improve accounting according to national standards and internal control methods in order to prepare reliable financial reporting of small enterprises and prevent their bankruptcy. Method. During the performance of the work, general scientific methods (induction, deduction, abstraction, analysis, synthesis, modeling, analogy) and special research methods (inventory, observation, survey, verification of documents for form, essence and content, arithmetic verification, counter-verification, financial analysis). The results. The work improved the method of conducting internal control of the preparation of financial statements of a small enterprise, which includes an internal control test, a general plan for conducting internal control, an internal control program, and working documents of the internal controller. Forms of information on the formation of assets and liabilities of the Balance Sheet and the Report on the financial results of a small enterprise are also proposed, which are developed on the basis of accounting registers, namely information 1 m, 2 m, 3 m, 4 m and 5 m. Scientific novelty. Forms of documents on the formation of assets and liabilities of the Balance Sheet and the Report on the financial results of a small enterprise have been developed. The method of conducting internal control of the preparation of financial statements of a small enterprise has been improved. Practical significance. The proposed method of conducting internal control of the preparation of financial statements of a small enterprise will make it possible to cover all aspects of accounting according to national standards, will allow timely detection of violations in the accounting policy and prevent bankruptcy of the enterprise. The use of the proposed document templates for the formation of assets and liabilities of the Balance Sheet and the Report on the financial results of a small enterprise will help to reduce the time for data processing and the formation of financial statements, minimize the duration of accounting document preparation, and also prevent errors in the document flow and timely diagnose the probability of bankruptcy, which in turn will increase efficiency further activities of the enterprise.
THE ROLE OF CRYPTOCURRENCY IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
Authors: DOBRYNINA L.V.
Published: May 2024

Goal The article examines the concept of "cryptocurrency", substantiates the popularity of this new type of financial instrument in the economic space, highlights the main features of cryptocurrency as a type of virtual money and its impact on the economic system. Methodology. The following key features of cryptocurrency are highlighted: payment for goods and services; minimum level of impossibility of abduction; payments, fast and direct transactions; investment asset; business development on cryptocurrency, the functional roles of cryptocurrency in the digital economy are considered, trends and prospects for their development are investigated. Results.The main types of the most popular cryptocurrencies today have been considered, and their common features have been unified. It has been established that the most widespread cryptocurrency is Bitcoin. Market capitalization of cryptocurrencies provided. Scientific novently. An overview of crypto-spot exchanges is presented. The legal status of cryptocurrency was investigated, and it was found that more and more countries are granting cryptocurrency the status of a legal and legal means of payment, in some places equating it to electronic money. Practical significance. It is noted that cryptocurrency has both positive features and disadvantages, the main of which is the increased risk of fraud and fraud using digital currency.
DIAGNOSTICS OF THE TRANSFORMATION OF INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL PROPERTIES IN UKRAINE
Authors: BOBYL V. , HANNOUF K.
Published: May 2024

Abstract. The focus of this study is on the analysis of transformations of the nation's intellectual capital during the period preceding the conflict. It identifies and organizes modern methods of assessing intellectual capital, classifies indicators considering their impact on the total volume of intellectual capital, and implements the normalization of these indicators for creating radial diagrams and determining the state of intellectual capital in Ukraine. The effect of changes in intellectual capital on the fluctuations of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is also examined. Methodology. To achieve the objectives of the study, various methods were employed: dialectical method and synthesis for analyzing the evolution of human, organizational, and structural capitals; graphic analysis for the visual representation of data; and comprehensive and structural analysis with expert assessments to evaluate the impact of intellectual capital transformations on economic indicators. Scientific and Practical Significance. The work contributes to understanding the impact of changes in the structure of intellectual capital on GDP dynamics, which is key to developing an effective strategy for managing the country's intellectual resources. From a practical standpoint, the research aids in establishing criteria for evaluating intellectual capital and developing motivational mechanisms based on digital innovations and artificial intelligence for optimizing the structure of intellectual capital, paving the way for the development of a refinement strategy.