bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Virtual Mentoring for Medical Physicists: Results of a Global Online Survey
Authors: Van Dyk Jacob , Jalink Matt , Schreiner L. John , Jeraj Robert
Published: December 2024

Purpose:

Medical physics professional development is limited in parts of the globe and can be aided by virtual mentoring. A global online perception survey was conducted to elucidate the characteristics of the preferred virtual mentoring program.

Methods:

Informed by a literature review and pilot testing by focus groups, the survey was electronically disseminated to multiple medical physics organizations, list servers, and professional contacts. It addressed issues including factors and barriers influencing successful mentoring; mentors’/mentees’ matching preferences; frequency and length of meetings; importance of defining expectations; formal agreement; and assessment of the mentoring process. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize responses including comparisons by country income level.

Results:

The 396 responders (68% male and 32% female) were from 76 countries with 66% from high-income countries (HICs) and 34% from low- and middle-income countries (L&MICs). Data were provided on experience level as mentors (43% “little [occasional]”, 38% “lot [regular or ongoing]”) and mentees (53% “little [occasional]”, and 23% “lot [regular or ongoing]”), and interest in participating in mentorship program (83% as mentor, mentee, or both). L&MIC responders were generally younger with less work experience (55% <10 years versus 28% for HIC responders). Differences between L&MIC and HIC responses occurred when considering the perceived limitations and barriers to virtual mentoring. Preferences were given to mentoring logistics (formal agreement, frequency, length, and format of meetings).

Conclusions:

Factors to consider in developing a virtual mentorship program are informed by the survey results and are applicable to both HIC and L&MIC contexts, to medical physicists, and to other related professions.
Quantitative Assessment of Photoneutron-induced Secondary Radiation Dose in Prostate Treatment Using an 18 MV Medical Linear Accelerator: A Monte Carlo Study
Authors: Assalmi Mustapha , Alshreef Abdullah , Diaf EL Yamani , Arectout Assia , Ade Nicholas , El Berhdadi El Hassan
Published: December 2024

Purpose:

This study aims to quantify the secondary radiation dose caused by photoneutrons during prostate cancer treatment using an 18 MV medical linear accelerator (LINAC) through Monte Carlo simulations and experimental validation.

Methods:

Monte Carlo simulations were performed using G4Linac_MT to model the 18 MV photon beam of an Elekta LINAC. The simulation results were validated against experimental measurements. Neutron characteristics, including penetration, cross-section interactions, Linear Energy Transfer (LET), and dose contributions, were analyzed using an adult male ICRP phantom. Prostate treatment scenarios involved 3D-CRT plans with 4-fields, 5-fields, and 7-fields. Specific absorbed fractions (SAFs) in various organs were also evaluated.

Results:

Simulation and experimental measurements showed strong agreement, with a dose error of approximately 0.74%, and 97% of dose points passed a 2%/2 mm gamma index. Intermediate neutrons constituted 87.05%, while 12.95% were fast neutrons. Neutron dose contributions were 0.63%, 0.33%, and 0.77% for the 3D-CRT 4-field, 5-field, and 7-field plans, respectively. SAF values decreased as neutron energy increased, highlighting reduced neutron interaction efficiency at higher energies.

Conclusions:

Monte Carlo simulation is a reliable approach for evaluating neutron dose contributions in high-energy X-ray LINACs. Optimization of treatment plans is essential to minimize neutron-induced dose contributions.
Ensemble Learning for Three-dimensional Medical Image Segmentation of Organ at Risk in Brachytherapy Using Double U-Net, Bi-directional ConvLSTM U-Net, and Transformer Network
Authors: Pal Soniya , Singh Raj Pal , Kumar Anuj
Published: December 2024

Aim:

This article presents a novel approach to automate the segmentation of organ at risk (OAR) for high-dose-rate brachytherapy patients using three deep learning models combined with ensemble learning techniques. It aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of segmentation.

Materials and Methods:

The dataset comprised computed tomography (CT) scans of 60 patients obtained from our own institutional image bank and 10 patients from the other institute, all in Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine format. Experienced radiation oncologists manually segmented four OARs for each scan. Each scan was preprocessed and three models, Double U-Net (DUN), Bi-directional ConvLSTM U-Net (BCUN), and Transformer Networks (TN), were trained on reduced CT scans (240 × 240 × 128) due to memory limitations. Ensemble learning techniques were employed to enhance accuracy and segmentation metrics. Testing and validation were conducted on 12 patients from our institute (OID) and 10 patients from another institute (DID).

Results:

For DID test dataset, using the ensemble learning technique combining Transformer Network (TN) and BCUN, i.e., TN + BCUN, the average Dice similarity coefficient (DSC) ranged from 0.992 to 0.998, and for DUN and BCUN (DUN + BCUN) combination, the average DSC ranged from 0.990 to 0.993, which reflecting high segmentation accuracy. The 95% Hausdorff distance (HD) ranged from 0.9 to 1.2 mm for TN + BCUN and 1.1 to 1.4 mm for DUN + BCUN, demonstrating precise segmentation boundaries.

Conclusion:

The proposed method leverages the strengths of each network architecture. The DUN setup excels in sequential processing, the BCUN captures spatiotemporal dependencies, and transformer networks provide a robust understanding of global context. This combination enables efficient and accurate segmentation, surpassing human expert performance in both time and accuracy.
Evaluating the Predictive Value of the Dose-volume Parameters and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Expression on Rectal Toxicity in Prostate Cancer Patients
Authors: Mirzaeiyan Marziyeh , Khanahmad Hossein , Hemati Simin , Etehadtavakol Mahnaz , Sharifonnasabi Zahra , Shokrani Parvaneh
Published: December 2024

Background:

The response to radiation varies widely among people. Despite recent advances to conform the dose distribution to the tumor volume, it is still impossible to perform radiotherapy based on the biological characteristics of each individual. In this case, identifying a biomarker can be a step toward personalizing treatment. This research was carried out to evaluate the predictive value of dose-volume parameters and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression on rectal proctitis toxicity in prostate cancer patients.

Materials and Methods:

Eighteen patients with prostate cancer who underwent helical tomotherapy were included in the study. VEGF serum level before and after treatment was obtained. Furthermore, dosimetric parameters, including rectal volume, maximum dose, V50, V60, V65, V70, and V75 were extracted. Spearman’s correlation coefficient of VEGF-related and dosimetric parameters with the grade ≥1 rectal proctitis was calculated.

Results:

In the rectal toxicity group, the mean value of VEGF increased significantly after treatment compared to before (P = 0.008). Despite lower values of pre- and post-treatment VEGF in the toxicity group, this difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). Among the dosimetric parameters, only V65 had a significantly higher value in the toxicity group (P = 0.033). The highest correlation coefficients were obtained for pretreatment VEGF values and V65 (−0.446 and 0.450).

Conclusion:

The results of the study confirm the correlation of VEGF expression with the pathobiology process of rectal radiation proctitis. However, the pathobiology process of radiation proctitis is complicated. More research is needed to prove the involvement of VEGF expression in the early detection of proctitis.
DISCOURSE MARKERS IN A THEORETICAL TRIANGLE (WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE)
Authors:   Filozofski fakultet Sveučilišta u Splitu, VICKOV Gloria
Published: December 2024

For years, discourse markers have been one of the focal points of turbulent linguistic research, which resulted in manifold theoretical approaches to investigating these linguistic units. The results of numerous studies are there-fore difficult to synthesize into a coherent and consistent whole. Consequently, the integration of individual findings into an empirically grounded theory has become a quite challenging task. The paper provides a critical review of three most influential approaches to the theoretical determination of discourse markers, with special reference to the English language.
THE RHETORIC OF HATRED IN MODERN MEDIA: THE UKRAINE CONTEXT
Authors:   Національний університет „Одеська юридична академія“, КУЗНЄЦОВА Тетяна
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to the problem of displaying the hate speech in contemporary Ukrainian media. In particular, the monitoring results of the Odessa mass media conducted during the period of 2016–2018 are presented, which show the main tendencies of the hate speech. It was established that the main objects of hate in the Odessa mass media are Ukrainian-Russian relations, representatives of ethnic and national groups, residents of separate regions and separate social groups. Representatives of ethnic and national groups became the „most powerful“ object in terms of intensifying hostility during the analyzed period. According to our data, in relation to these groups, journalists are expected to use incorrect characteristics, negative context, unjustified human belonging to a certain ethnic group. The used cited materials (without journalistic commentary) contain not only negative words and sayings, but also open threats, appeals for destruction, which lead to incitement to interethnic hostility and hatred. Some materials trace the emotional context of the context by using incorrect names and negative evaluations.
SPIRITUALITY AND MAGIC AS SOMETHING ‘UNSPEAKABLE’ IN THE WORLD OF HARRY POTTERDOES HARRY POTTER HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH CHRISTIANITY?
Authors:   Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, CVEK Dina
Published: December 2024

Harry Potter is a series of seven novels written by J. K. Rowling. The novels address the issue of spirituality which critics often compare with Christianity. The issue of spirituality in Harry Potter is not essentially related to religion but certain elements such as soul, life after death and morality are often critised in terms of Christian symbolism. The same motives when it comes to this novel, mainly written for children, are often considered as taboos. But, the concept of soul in Harry Potter is controled solely by the character's decision because magicians in the story can control the fate of their soul and choose their own path. However, Christian theorists criticise Harry Potter as coruptive because of many evil motives in the plot. Magic, as something unspeakable, is the backbone of Harry Potter story. J. K. Rowling put two worlds together, the real world and the world of magic. By doing that, she created a surreal vision of life, without neglecting true values of the man, which are mainly friendship, sacrifice, wellbeing and belief in the greater good.
Neuromarketing in Fashion Advertising: Enhancing Consumer Engagement Through Sensory and Neuroscientific Insights
Authors: Joshi Ira
Published: December 2024

Neuromarketing blends neuroscience with marketing to explore the subconscious process that drive consumer decisions . This paper delves into the application of neuromarketing in the fashion industry, where sensory marketing is crucial in influencing consumer behavior . The study analyses the use of neuroscientific tools such as EFG, fMRI, and eye-tracking in shaping more effective fashion advertising campaigns. By examining the psychological impact of sensory stimuli like sight, sound, and touch, this paper highlights the benefits of neuromarketing in personalizing ads, increasing emotional engagement, and fostering sustainability messaging . The findings suggest that neuromarketing equips fashion brands with deeper insights into consumer behavior, enabling more innovative and impactful marketing strategies.
Democracy in Tunisia: An Uncertain Path
Authors: Prasad Rajendra , Kumar Anjani
Published: December 2024

This paper examines Tunisia's turbulent journey toward democracy, focusing on the factors that have shaped its political trajectory since 1987. Beginning with Ben Ali's authoritarian rule, which marginalized religious factions despite economic liberalization, Tunisia's struggle for inclusive development led to the 2011 Jasmine Revolution, uniting various political groups to overthrow him. Although a new constitution was adopted in 2014 and elections were held, Tunisia continued to face economic challenges, with political polarization deepening between secular and religious factions. The rise of Kais Saied in 2019, initially seen as a populist figure, marked a shift toward authoritarianism, undermining Tunisia’s fragile democratic institutions. The paper highlights the complexities and contradictions of Tunisia's democratization process, suggesting that despite initial hopes, the country's democratic experiment has been short-lived due to disunity among key constituents, namely the religious and secular-progressive factions. The paper concludes with a call for further research into Tunisia's current political landscape to better understand its democratic backsliding and the broader implications for the region.
Study of road safety from the position of driver information load
Authors: Pugachev I. N. , Grigorov D. E. , Sheshera N. G.
Published: December 2024

The driver understands the existing traﬃc conditions and established rules, focusing on the information received through the visual apparatus, but the psychophysical capabilities of a person to analyze data are limited. Road organizations should take this into account in their activities. It is necessary to establish a reasonable information limit, so the goal of the work was to develop an algorithm for analyzing the driver’s gaze while driving in road transport to determine information overload. This indicator will help characterize road accidents.Assessing accident rates in road transport is a multifaceted task that has been approached from diﬀerent angles by scientists around the world. Attempts have also been made from the perspective of the driver’s information load, but there are still no justiﬁed information limits beyond which the existing driving modes are underestimated, so this work is relevant from a scientiﬁc and practical point of view.Modern technologies have expanded the capabilities of data processing, including in the ﬁeld of computer vision. In this work, the approach used was video culography. A software prototype for eye tracking based on changes in the position of the pupils in a video stream frame has been developed.The driver’s gaze is recorded through coordinate points x, y. After preparing the algorithm for recording data and equipping the car with special technical means, a test drive was carried out in places where accidents were concentrated, and data was collected. To ensure the reliability of the conclusions, the recorded coordinates are compared with objects that attract the driver’s attention (road signs, roadsides, traﬃc lights, etc.). The accuracy of the program has been conﬁrmed.Studies have been conducted on the impact of drivers’ information load on accident rates.The developed software prototype is highly accurate, the data is tabulated and has comprehensive information content. Research into the impact of information load on accident rates requires a change in the approach to data preparation and processing.
A program for translating transport schedules into a machine-readable format for constructing and analyzing mathematical models
Authors: Iazev D. V. , Kostenko V. V.
Published: December 2024

The article considers the problems associated with the diﬀerent perception of information by humans and computers, in particular, due to the variety of possible ways of presenting data on route schedules for various types of transport. In the context of digitalization of transport processes, when working with a large amount of initial information, a tool is needed that allows you to become a link between a person and a machine.The purpose of the study is to develop a program for translating transport schedules from a format convenient for a person to a format convenient for machine processing when studying regional transport networks. The problems of analyzing various forms of presenting schedules and determining a common format for preparing initial data, developing an algorithm for the program and studying its possible applicability are solved.An analysis of various web services and other sources providing information on transport schedules was carried out. The criteria that the initial data must satisfy, on the basis of which a template convenient for human perception was developed, are determined. The algorithm of the program and the features of its construction are described. The developed software product is an addition to the existing digital model of regional passenger communication in Crimea, which makes it possible to reduce the labor intensity of the process of ﬁlling the model with information, reduce the number of errors and increase the accuracy of modeling when creating multimodal regional routes and their further analysis.
Transitional Safeguarding
Authors: Cocker Christine , Holmes Dez , Cooper Adi
Published: December 2024

This book powerfully sets out the case for Transitional Safeguarding, a new approach to protection and safeguarding designed to address the needs and behaviours of young people aged 15-24 who are falling between gaps in current systems, with often devastating results.
Who Needs Nurseries?
Authors: Penn Helen
Published: December 2024

The role that nurseries play in supplementing family care is an important subject - but in the UK, there is currently little consensus about what nurseries should provide, how they should be run, and who should pay for them. In this book, Helen Penn asks: is there a more considered way ahead?
Understanding Muslim Family Life
Authors: Britton Joanne
Published: December 2024

This book offers an innovative perspective on Muslim family life in British society. It explores key issues including diverse forms of family, gender, generation, race, ethnicity and class, informing solutions for inequalities. It demonstrates how a better understanding of Muslim family life can inform policies to address inequalities.
Padre Cícero e o Flagelo da Seca
Authors: Koller Karl
Published: December 2024

A pessoa do Padre Cícero Romão Batista vem sendo abordada na literatura, muitas vezes, a partir apenas do milagre eucarístico de 1889, como se os factos de Juazeiro fossem o centro em torno do qual girasse toda sua vida, do qual emanasse toda sua relevância histórica e sua possível santidade. Sem contestar a importância desse episódio, o presente artigo oferece uma visão alternativa: o maior desafio pastoral na vida de Padre Cícero foram as grandes secas que flagelaram a população do Ceará periodicamente. Essas experiências formaram um fio condutor na vida do Padre Cícero e influenciaram profundamente seus conceitos espirituais e políticos. Elas contribuíram, sobretudo, para que ele desenvolvesse no seu pensamento uma consciência nordestina e para que ele fosse, na percepção do povo, um santo nordestino. O milagre de 89 confirmou, mas não fundou essa santidade. Sobretudo, as secas têm papel fundamental na evolução de Juazeiro tanto como lugar sagrado quanto como cidade material.
Factors of growth in the creative sector: an overview of the development concepts of creative industries in Kazakhstan and the UK
Authors: Yalkunov M. U. , Khadjieva G. U. , Karabchuk T. S.
Published: December 2024

The article is dedicated to exploring the prerequisites and identifying the development potential of the creative sector in Kazakhstan. The main objective of the work is to determine the key factors contributing to the sustainable growth of creative industries through a comparative analysis of Kazakhstan’s "Concept for the Development of Creative Industries for 2021–2025" and the British "Creative Industries Sector Deal." The study employs methods of systematic literature review, comparative, and critical analysis to assess factors such as government support, investment activity, infrastructure projects, and workforce training. The scientific significance of the research lies in the systematization and evaluation of the impact of economic, social, and institutional factors on the growth of the creative sector in Kazakhstan. The practical significance of the work is associated with the potential use of the findings to develop strategies aimed at advancing the creative sector, which will enhance its contribution to the economy and improve Kazakhstan's international competitiveness. The results of the study may be used to prepare a new section for the course on innovative economics and hold certain value for experts in the field of creative economy
Improving the strategic competitiveness of entrepreneurial structures in meat production
Authors: Kuatbekova R. N. , Mukhamedkhanova A. B. , Karimov D. M. , Seitova V. N.
Published: December 2024

The article analyzes the innovative activities introduced into their production to increase the competitiveness of meat business structures in Kazakhstan. The production of new innovative products based on innovative cooperation and technological integration of entrepreneurial structures in meat production, increases the volume, quality and efficiency of their production. It has been established that Ordabasy Kus LLP, based on innovative entrepreneurship, is the first innovative enterprise in Kazakhstan applying a new approach to organization and management, focused on innovation, based on the constant search for new ideas and opportunities. In this business structure, it was possible to increase the competitiveness of products and enterprises by releasing new products, expanding the product range, trend, product and marketing innovations into their enterprises. Joint performance of the functions of entrepreneurial structures in the meat production of Kazakhstan: agricultural enterprises, production cooperatives, peasant (farmer) farms, individual entrepreneurs, personal subsidiary farms based on the creation of innovative production associations (cooperatives) based on cooperative relations is proposed by the author. Poultry farming company Ordabasy Kus LLP leads two strategic growth paths: 1) KSIP - creation of “innovative production” on the basis of “reverse strategic integration production” – the number of breeding stock focused on the production of breeding bird eggs; 2) AZIP - on the basis of “upcoming strategic vertical integration production” - intensive expanded reproduction for development purposes, it is proposed to create an “innovative production” for the cultivation of young chickens on replacement of the breeding stock.
The current state of entrepreneurial activity in the tourism sector and ways of its development
Authors: Shokhan R. , Tlessova E.
Published: December 2024

Purpose. To consider the theoretical and practical aspects of the organization of entrepreneurial activity in the field of tourism and identify promising areas for its development. To conduct an analysis of the current state of business development in the field of tourism in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The main purpose of this article is to analyze the indicators of the tourism sector for 2017–2021, i.e., to study tourist flows, determine the share of tourism sector in the gross domestic product, identify the activity of small and medium-sized businesses in the field of accommodation, entertainment and recreation. Methods. Using the bibliographic method, a review of the works of foreign and domestic researchers’ studies within the framework of the problem under topic was conducted. Using the methods of comparative analysis, economic and statistical analysis, the analysis of current indicators of the flows of domestic, inbound and outbound tourism; the share of tourism in the gross domestic product; recreation, entertainment and accommodation was carried out. The current state of development of entrepreneurial activity in the field of tourism is characterized by the method of generalization. The results of the analysis were processed using the graphical method. Conclusions. The results of the analysis of the current state of entrepreneurial activity in the sphere of tourism testify to the positive dynamic development of the industry. Among tourist flows there is noted activness of domestic tourism development. Among the subjects of entrepreneurship, organised in the tourism sector, the share of small and individual entrepreneurship has increased. This indicates the priority of organisation of small business in the sphere of services.
Industrial Ecosystems Sustainable Development Management Conceptual Model
Authors: Mityakov Evgenii , Kulikova Natalia , Ladynin Andrey , Yudin Alexander , Grosheva Polina
Published: December 2024

Objective: The paper is devoted to industrial ecosystems management sustainable development theoretical basis and conceptual model creation. Industrial ecosystem concept author's vision is presented.
 
Method: Key methods include comparative analysis to explore definitions, approaches, and management models; decomposition to break down sustainable development factors into sub-factors for detailed management; system analysis to identify essential sustainable development factors; and modeling to create a structural framework that aligns goal-setting, management, and evaluation.
 
Results and Discussion: The resulting model integrates key factors, determinants, indicators, and management tools, aiming for long-term sustainability by balancing environmental, social, and economic goals while fostering innovation and collaboration among stakeholders. Future research may refine the model by examining specific cases to develop precise sustainability metrics, supporting both theoretical and practical advancements in industrial management.
 
Research Implications: The research implications of this study highlight the potential for advancing sustainable management practices within industrial ecosystems by developing an integrated model that balances economic, social, and environmental sustainability. The model underscores the importance of digital maturity, collaboration, and innovation as drivers of ecosystem resilience and adaptability. Future research can apply this model to specific industrial ecosystems, enabling the identification of actionable metrics for sustainable performance and fostering evidence-based practices across diverse sectors.
Factors that Influencing Tax Avoidance: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors:   Sriwijaya University, Indonesia, Widyastuti Fitria Heny , Syafithri Yuyun ,   Sriwijaya University, Indonesia, Fuadah Luk Luk ,   Sriwijaya University, Indonesia, . Mukhtaruddin ,   Sriwijaya University, Indonesia
Published: December 2024

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The Effect of Operational Efficiency on the Financial Performance of Islamic Banks Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2019-2023 Period: Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) Approach
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram, Indonesia, Aranda Erik , Wardani Laila ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram, Indonesia
Published: December 2024

Islamic banks in Indonesia face challenges in maintaining stable financial performance and operational efficiency amid the dynamics of increasingly fierce competition. This study aims to explore the effect of operational efficiency as measured by technical efficiency and scale efficiency, on the financial performance of Islamic banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2019-2023. The research sample consists of three Islamic banks, namely Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk, Bank BTPN Syariah Tbk and Bank Panin Dubai Syariah Tbk, which were selected using purposive sampling method. Operational efficiency is measured by the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) approach and uses the assumption of Variable Returns to Scale (VRS). Financial performance is measured using Risk, Governance, Earnings and Capital (RGEC) ratios. DEA analysis tools using Banxia Frontier Analysis while multiple linear regression calculations using EVIEWS. The results showed that technical efficiency has no significant effect on financial performance, while scale efficiency has a significant negative effect. Simultaneously, technical efficiency and scale efficiency have a significant effect on financial performance. .These findings indicate that an increase in the scale of operations that is not optimal can have a negative impact on the financial stability of Islamic banks. The implication of this study is the importance of managing the appropriate scale of operations so that Islamic banks can achieve sustainable efficiency without sacrificing financial performance.
A 40 años del Juicio a las Juntas
Authors: Galante Diego
Published: December 2024

El Juicio a las Juntas Militares (1985) fue un evento central en las políticas públicas que se implementaron en Argentina para procesar las violaciones a los derechos humanos durante la última dictadura (1976-1983), y contribuyó en forma decisiva en la elaboración de conocimiento público y memorias sociales sobre esos crímenes. El artículo revisa las características y el contexto histórico del evento; analiza las relaciones entre el acontecimiento penal y su repercusión en la escena pública; y finalmente reflexiona sobre la relación entre esos procesos y la cultura política local, en particular, las ideas sobre democracia.
Edición, mercado y valor
Authors: Tavernini Emiliano
Published: December 2024

En el presente artículo proponemos reflexionar sobre las premiaciones en el subcampo restringido de la poesía argentina, con el fin de analizar una serie de aspectos: las motivaciones de los autores para participar de las convocatorias; la frecuente incidencia de la labor de los editores en los resultados, es decir, aquello que podríamos denominar la trastienda –presiones, devolución de favores, etc.- de la selección; la función y el valor simbólico que las distinciones asignan a las posiciones que ocupan, editor y autor, al interior del campo literario nacional o internacional; así como los efectos que producen en las trayectorias y en los contratos editoriales. Para ello analizaremos las estrategias que el poeta Juan Gelman (1930-2014) y su editor José Luis Mangieri (1924-2008) desplegaron cuatro años antes de la entrega del Premio Nacional de Poesía 1997.
USTALIK TELAFİ PROGRAMLARININ OKUL YÖNETİCİSİ VE ÖĞRETMEN GÖRÜŞLERİYLE İNCELENMESİ
Authors: Ceylan Esengül , Demirkol Murat , Özdemir Tuncay Yavuz , Doğan Abdulvahap
Published: December 2024

Özet
Bu araştırma, ustalık telafi programlarının Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu liselerinde görev alan okul yöneticileri ve öğretmenler tarafından değerlendirilmesini amaçlamaktadır. Programın işleyişi, karşılaşılan zorluklar ve elde edilen sonuçlar üzerine odaklanarak programın etkililiğini analiz etmeyi hedeflemektedir. Elazığ ilinde, 2023-2024 eğitim-öğretim yılında ustalık telafi programının uygulandığı Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu liselerinde görev yapan toplam 13 okul yöneticisi ve öğretmen, çalışmanın katılımcıları olarak belirlenmiştir. Görüşmeler sırasında içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılarak kodlar ve temalar oluşturulmuş, veri doygunluğu sağlanana kadar görüşmelere devam edilmiştir. Ustalık Telafi Programının değerlendirilmesi sonucunda iletişim eksiklikleri, deneyim yetersizlikleri ve artan iş yükü gibi sorunlar tespit edilmiştir. Programın etkinliğini artırmak için prosedürlerin netleştirilmesi, iletişim kanallarının güçlendirilmesi ve denetim mekanizmalarının iyileştirilmesi gerekmektedir. Ayrıca, öğretmenler ve yöneticiler için eğitimlerin düzenlenmesi ve okullar ile işletmeler arasındaki iş birliğinin artırılması önerilmektedir.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Ustalık Telafi Programı, Mesleki Eğitim, Ustalık Belgesi, Öğretmen.

Abstract
This study aims to evaluate the proficiency remediation programs from the perspectives of school administrators and teachers working in Vocational and Technical Anatolian High Schools. It focuses on analyzing the program's effectiveness by examining its implementation, encountered challenges, and obtained results. In the Elazığ province, a total of 13 school administrators and teachers from Vocational and Technical Anatolian High Schools, where the proficiency remediation program was implemented during the 2023-2024 academic year, were selected as participants for the study. During the interviews, content analysis was employed to generate codes and themes, and interviews continued until data saturation was achieved. The evaluation of the Proficiency Remediation Program revealed issues such as communication deficiencies, lack of experience, and increased workload. To enhance the program's effectiveness, it is necessary to clarify procedures, strengthen communication channels, and improve monitoring mechanisms. Additionally, it is recommended to organize training sessions for teachers and administrators and to increase collaboration between schools and businesses.
OKUL ÖNCESİ DÖNEMDE ARKADAŞLIK GÖRÜNÜMÜ: ÖĞRETMEN GÖRÜŞLERİ
Authors: Gülay Ogelman Hülya , Koyutürk Koçer Nazife
Published: December 2024

Araştırmanın amacı, okul öncesi öğretmenlerinin çocukların arkadaşlıklarına yönelik görüşlerinin incelenmesidir. Araştırmada, Arkadaşlık Görünümü Öğretmen Görüş Formu kullanılmıştır. Bulgular doğrultusunda, öğretmen görüşlerine dayalı olarak küçük çocukların sosyal ilişkilerinde yakın arkadaş kavramının yer alabildiği belirlenmiştir. Bununla birlikte okul öncesi dönem çocukları yakın arkadaşlıklarında çeşitli durumlarda yan yana oturma, birlikte oyun oynama, etkinlikte grup olmak/eşleşme gibi durumlara önem vermektedirler. Kız çocukları, arkadaş tercihlerinde aynı cinsiyetten olma, sosyal becerilere sahip olma ve aynı oyunlara ilgi duyma; erkekler ise aynı cinsiyetten olma, aynı oyunlara ilgi duyma ve liderlik unsurlarını göz önünde bulundurmaktadırlar. Öğretmen görüşlerine göre küçük çocuklar, sosyal becerileri sıklıkla göstermeyen, aynı cinsiyetten olmayan, uyumlu bir mizaca sahip olmayan akranları ile arkadaşlık ilişkileri geliştirmeyi tercih etmemektedirler.
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN AI-ASSISTED LANGUAGE TEACHING: PERCEPTIONS OF PRE-SERVICE EFL TEACHERS
Authors: Taşçı Samet , Tunaz Mehmet
Published: December 2024

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into foreign language education has transformed how languages are taught and learned, offering adaptive and personalized learning experiences. This study explores the perceptions of pre-service teachers regarding AI applications in language teaching, aiming to identify both the advantages and challenges these technologies present in educational contexts. Using a qualitative research methodology, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 pre-service English language teachers, who provided insights into their experiences with AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Assistant, and Grammarly. The findings revealed four primary themes: frequency of AI usage, positive impacts, negative impacts, and applications in language teaching. Pre-service teachers highlighted time-saving, convenience, and enhanced access to information as significant benefits of AI, while expressing concerns over issues like job displacement, dependency on technology, and data privacy. Additionally, participants acknowledged the potential of AI to support individualized learning but raised concerns about equity in access and the risk of reduced critical thinking skills. This study contributes to the growing literature on AI in education, offering insights to inform teacher education programs and educational policies to foster effective and ethical AI integration in language classrooms.
ANALISIS TEOLOGIS MISI BIROKRAT KRISTEN DALAM PEMERINTAHAN
Authors: Harun Harun , Manguling Sulaiman , Kadang Yan Kristianus , Suardana I Made , Tari Ezra
Published: December 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis secara teologis misi birokrat Kristen di Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Toraja Utara. Melalui metode penelitian kualitatif dengan teknik observasi dan wawancara, ditemukan bahwa misi gereja dalam birokrasi pemerintahan belum nampak, bukan karena kecenderungan birokrat Kristen melihat hubungan antara gereja dan pemerintah dalam kerangka hubungan ketiga (pemisahan total), melainkan masih adanya birokrat Kristen yang melihatnya dalam kerangka hubungan pertama (supremasi negara terhadap gereja). Selain itu, faktor lain yang mempengaruhi adalah pemahaman mereka tentang misi masih bersifat tradisional dan mewarisi pemahaman kolonial. Meski demikian, secara umum birokrat Kristen memahami bahwa hubungan antara gereja dan pemerintah seharusnya dilihat dalam kerangka kemitraan, tetapi tidaklah cukup hanya sampai pada tahap pemahaman. Karena itu, pembangunan kemitraan yang kritis-profetis, positif, kreatif, dan realistis antara gereja dan pemerintah melalui misi birokrat Kristen merupakan salah satu strategi misi gereja yang perlu mendapat perhatian dan fokus serius. Ini penting bahwa setiap orang Kristen yang terhipostasiskan ke dalam Kristus melalui gereja dimanapun mereka berada, harus bertindak dengan cara yang ekaristik dan sakramental. Dengan demikian, berkelindanlah ruang publik dan ruang gerejawi.
PENERAPAN HUKUM PIDANA TERHADAP PENCUCIAN UANG DALAM TINDAK PIDANA KEJAHATAN NARKOTIKA (Putusan Mahkamah Agung Nomor 250 K/Pid.Sus/2018)
Authors: Manalu Arisman Freddy , Purba Nelvitia , Affan Ibnu
Published: December 2024

The crime of money laundering as a crime has a distinctive feature, namely that this crime is not a single crime but a multiple crime. The crime of money laundering does not stand alone because the assets placed, transferred, or transferred by means of integration are obtained from a criminal act, meaning that there has been another criminal act that preceded it. The formulation of the problem in this thesis is how to regulate the crime of money laundering, how to apply the law of money laundering in narcotics crime cases, how the legal basis for judges to return the assets of the defendant in the Supreme Court decision Number 250 K / Pid.Sus / 2018.  The research method used is descriptive analysis which leads to normative juridical legal research, namely research carried out by referring to legal norms, namely examining library materials or secondary materials. Secondary data by processing data from primary legal materials, secondary legal materials and tertiary legal materials. The results showed that the regulation of money laundering in case Number 250 K / Pid.Sus / 2018 is regulated in Article 3 of Law Number 8 of 2010. Murtala Ilyas Bin Ilyas was legally and convincingly proven guilty of committing the crime of money laundering and imposing a crime. to the defendant with imprisonment for 8 (eight) years and a fine of Rp. 5,000,000,000.00 (five billion rupiah) provided that if the fine is not paid, then it is replaced by imprisonment for (three) months. The legal consideration of the judge returning the defendant's assets was because the evidence was obtained between 2002 and 2006, namely the period before the tempus delicti of 2009 to 2016, so the evidence had to be returned to the defendant Murtala Ilyas.
The Value of Generative AI for Qualitative Research: A Pilot Study
Authors: Pattyn Frédéric
Published: December 2024

This mixed-methods approach study investigates the potential of introducing generative AI (ChatGPT 4 and Bard) as part of a deductive qualitative research design that requires coding, focusing on possible gains in cost-effectiveness, coding throughput time, and inter-coder reliability (Cohen’s Kappa). This study involved semi-structured interviews with five domain experts and analyzed a dataset of 122 respondents that required categorization into six predefined categories. The results from using generative AI coders were compared with those from a previous study where human coders carried out the same task. In this comparison, we evaluated the performance of AI-based coders against two groups of human coders, comprising three experts and three non-experts. Our findings support the replacement of human coders with generative AI ones, specifically ChatGPT for deductive qualitative research methods of limited scope. The experimental group, consisting of three independent generative AI coders, outperformed both control groups in coding effort, with a fourfold (4x) efficiency and throughput time (15x) advantage. The latter could be explained by leveraging parallel processing. Concerning expert vs. non-expert coders, minimal evidence suggests a preference for experts. Although experts code slightly faster (17%), their inter-coder reliability showed no substantial advantage. A hybrid approach, combining ChatGPT and domain experts, shows the most promise. This approach reduces costs, shortens project timelines, and enhances inter-coder reliability, as indicated by higher Cohen’s Kappa values. In conclusion, generative AI, exemplified by ChatGPT, offers a viable alternative to human coders, in combination with human research involvement, delivering cost savings and faster research completion without sacrificing notable reliability. These insights, while limited in scope, show potential for further studies with larger datasets, more inductive qualitative research designs, and other research domains.
 
Received: 30 March 2024 | Revised: 17 May 2024 | Accepted: 18 June 2024 
 
Conflicts of Interest
The author declares that he has no conflicts of interest to this work. 
 
Data Availability Statement
The data that support the findings of this study are not publicly available due to privacy concerns. However, anonymous data are available on request from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Frédéric Pattyn: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization, Project administration.
Fuzzy extended filters of MS-algebras
Authors: Gaber Ahmed , Seoud M. A. , Tarek Mona
Published: December 2024

In this article, extended fuzzy filter of s fuzzy filter c is presented, notated by c ,W ° with W ⊆ . The features of c ,W ° are investigated. Furthermore, the strong fuzzy filter is introduced, donated by , . c W W Many properties are studied. Characterisation of both cWc W ° W are clarified by using the notion of dense elements with respect to a fuzzy filter. The homomorphisms of both c ,W ° and c ,W W are triggered.
Different types of odd harmonious labeling of super subdivision of various graphs
Authors: Deen Mohamed R. Zeen El , Elmahdy Ghada M.
Published: December 2024

If the vertices of a graph Γ(α, β), with α = |V(Γ)| and β = |E(Γ)|, can be labelled with unequal integers within the set [0, 2β – 1], so that the edges labels generated by the sum of the labels of the end vertices modulo 2β are distinct odd numbers from the set [1, 2β – 1]. Then, we regard the graph Γ(V, E) to be a semi-odd harmonic graph. An odd harmonious graph satisfies the additional condition that modular asthmatic is not done. A strong od harmonious graph is defined as an odd harmonious graph whose vertices can be labelled with unequal integers from the set [0, β]. In this study, we introduce semi-odd harmonious labeling, which is an extension of odd harmonious labeling. We establish the existence of semi-odd harmonious labeling for the super subdivision of the following graphs: Y–tree, the graph Tg, g–2, the graph Pg  K1, as well as the twig and crown graph. We demonstrate odd harmonious labeling for the super subdivision of the subsequent graphs: cycle, dragon graph Pm(Cg), wheel graph, friendship graph Frg, dumbbell graph Dbm,g, fan graph and the helm graph. The presence of strong odd harmonious labeling for the super subdivision is shown in the final section.
JDMSC-Index-Vol-27-2024
Authors: X X
Published: December 2024

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The Essence and Evolution of the Formation of «Confessional Democracy»: Comparative Analysis of the Countries of the Middle East and Central Asia
Authors: Nurov Markhabbat , Aliyarov Essenzhol , Nessipkaliyev Dauren
Published: December 2024

Мақалада конфессиялық демократияның мәні мен қалыптасу эволюциясы, оның дамуын айқындайтын процестерге ерекше назар аударылады. Себебі діни сәйкестілік пен саяси басқарудың тоғысуымен сипатталатын конфессиялық демократия поликонфессионалды ел үшін күрделі құбылыс болып табылады. Сонымен бірге, саяси, әлеуметтік және институционалдық факторларды көпөлшемді талдауға сүйене отырып, Таяу Шығыс пен Орталық Азиядағы конфессиялық демократияға салыстырмалы талдау жасалады, оның тарихи тамырлары, айырмашылықтары, қазіргі жағдайдағы динамикасы мен келешектегі даму бағыттары қарастырылады. Әрине, діннің саясаттағы рөлі, жаһанданудың әсері және саяси плюрализм мен саяси тұрақтылыққа ықпал ететін бірқатар негізгі үрдістер те бар. Бүгінгі күнгі әлемдік геосаясаттағы ахуалды саралай келе, саяси модельдің мәні, эволюциясы және салдары зерттеледі. Тарихи мәнмәтінде, институционалдық динамикаға және қазіргі әлемнің түкпір-түкпірінде орын алып жатқан оқиғаларға сүйене отырып, зерттеу конфессиялық демократияны қалыптастырудағы жалпы белгілерді, айырмашылықтарды және аймақаралық үрдістерді көрсетеді. Таяу Шығыс пен Орталық Азиядағы нақты мысалдарды талдау негізінде мақалада діни плюрализм жағдайында әртүрлі қоғамдарды басқарудың проблемалары мен мүмкіндіктері ашылады. Осыған орай, конфессиялық демократияның Қазақстан шындығындағы рөлінің кейбір маңызды мәселелері талданады.
Caracterización de maíces locales de la región Frailesca de Chiapas: diversidad morfológica y productiva
Authors: Gómez Padilla Ernesto Javier , Llaven Martínez Jaime , Gómez Padilla Eraclio , La O-Arias Manuel Alejandro , Guevara Hernández Francisco
Published: December 2024

The diversity of local maize varieties in the Frailesca region of Chiapas is an important biocultural heritage,resulting from centuries of co-evolution with local communities. Studying these maize varieties enhancesunderstanding of their genetic diversity and traditional knowledge, which in turn promotes sustainablemanagement strategies, conservation, and food security. This research was carried out during the springsummer cycle of 2022 in Villaflores, Chiapas, with the aim of characterizing 13 local maize varieties based onphenological variables (flowering and maturity), morphological traits (height and biomass), and yield. Data was analyzed by principal component analysis (PCA) to reduce dimensionality. The resulting factor loadings wereused to perform hierarchical cluster analysis, grouping the varieties according to characteristics. Three principalcomponents (development, yield, and biomass) explained 89 % of the total variance, which emphasized itsimportance in differentiating maize varieties. Cluster analysis identified three maize groups: Group 1 with along cycle and moderate biomass, Group 2 with low yield and short cycle, and Group 3 with high foliar biomassand elevated yield. The diversity of traits in local maize varieties enriches traditional knowledge and fosterssustainable management strategies, contributing to conservation and food security in the Frailesca region.