bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Formal Borders and Cross-Border Interactions: Country – Region – Municipality
Authors:   Institute of Geography of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Kolosov Vladimir A. , Sebentsov Alexander B. ,   Institute of Geography of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Morachevskaya Kira A. ,   Saint Petersburg State University; Institute of Geography of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: October 2024

This study draws on the concept of isomorphism of formal borders (those established by legislative acts), which postulates similarity in their functions performed in different combinations by borders of various statuses. The article aims to explore the isomorphism of formal borders and their impact on the economy and the quotidian practices of the population. The study employs expert interviews and personal observations from several Russian regions while analysing regional and municipal socioeconomic development strategies. On the one hand, the barrier and constitutive functions of borders help to level the socioeconomic gradient within such boundaries. On the other hand, these same functions accentuate the contrasts between neighbouring territories. The general characteristics of borders also encompass their capacity to either attract or deter specific activities and create or exacerbate the peripherality of adjacent areas. The tension between the continuity of physical and social space and the barrier function of borders shapes the population’s ‘cross-border’ practices, generating commodity flows and other interactions between neighbouring territories. This interaction, in turn, necessitates cooperation between border territories to address a range of cross-border issues. However, such collaborations exist almost exclusively at the interstate level. At the regional and municipal level, this need is either unaddressed or absent, even when acknowledged in strategic planning documents.
The lichens and lichenicolous fungi of the north-western part of the Krasnoznamensky District of the Kaliningrad Region
Authors: Korolev Konstantin S. , Kulakov Maksim V. , Larceva Lidiya O. , Pungin Artem V.
Published: October 2024

This article is dedicated to the study of lichen biota as part of the research and conservation of biodiversity in the Kaliningrad region. Biological studies of little-known territories are a crucial component of the ecologically oriented development of the Kaliningrad region, especially for areas with heavily transformed landscapes. Expanding the understanding of the diversity and distribution of lichens plays an important role in nature conservation and supporting the biodiversity of the Kaliningrad region. The aim of the study was to examine the lichen biota of the northwestern part of the Krasnoznamensk municipal district (part of the Sheshupe ancient alluvial plain). This is the first such study for the Krasnoznamensk district. Field research was conducted in the vicinity of the western part of the Neman forest and the Velikoe bog in 2022 and 2023. Laboratory processing of the collected materials with species identification was carried out using standard methods. The collected field materials significantly enriched the lichen collection of the KLGU herbarium with new specimens. As a result of the study, one hundred and five species of lichens and lichenicolous fungi were identified for the northwestern part of the Krasnoznamensk district, eighty-two of which are reported for the first time for the district. Among the discovered species are rare lichens of the Kaliningrad region, as well as indicator species of minimally disturbed and old-growth forest communities. These data make a significant contribution to the understanding of lichens in the Kaliningrad region, filling long-standing gaps in lichen biota research in the area. Consequently, the number of known taxa in the lichen biota of the Krasnoznamensk district increased to one hundred and thirty-one species. Based on our results, further study of the lichen biota of the Krasnoznamensk district appears promising.
Effect of protatranes on cell development and biosynthesis of intracellular protein in the yeast Candida ethanolica BKM Y-2300 T
Authors: Kiryukhina Aleksandra S. , Lozovaya Tatyana S. , Adamovich Sergei N.
Published: October 2024

The use of synthetic growth stimulants is a promising approach to enhancing the productivity of the fermentation process. The advantages of such compounds include minimal consumption, stability during storage, and lower cost compared to natural growth stimulants. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of protatrans on cell development and intracellular protein biosynthesis in the yeast Candida ethanolica. It was established that the effects of protatrans depend on the concentrations of these compounds as well as the method of their application (separate or combined). Positive effects of synthetic stimulants on cell development and intracellular protein accumulation were observed when they were jointly present in the nutrient medium. Thus, the studied protatrans can be used to improve the efficiency of the fermentation stage of Candida ethanolica yeast. Additionally, characteristic features of the stimulants’ effects, such as abrupt changes, the presence of multiple peaks of maxima and minima, and negative impacts, were identified. The reasons for the diverse effects of protatrans on biosynthesis processes in yeast cells require further research.
The Burden of Malaria in East Africa: Epidemiology and Health Impact
Authors:   Faculty of Science and Technology Kampala International University Uganda, Nyakairu Doreen G.
Published: October 2024

Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in East Africa, disproportionately affecting the region due to diverse ecological conditions, socioeconomic factors, and variable healthcare infrastructure. This review provides an overview of the epidemiological landscape and health impact of malaria in East African countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Ethiopia. The prevalence and distribution of malaria vary widely, with high transmission rates in specific regions and vulnerable groups, particularly children under five and pregnant women. The disease’s health impacts are profound, contributing to high morbidity and mortality, economic loss, and educational deficits, while placing a substantial burden on healthcare systems. Despite progress in malaria control efforts, challenges such as drug resistance, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, and the need for sustained funding persist. The methodology for this review involved a comprehensive analysis of existing literature and epidemiological data on malaria in East Africa. Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach that includes improved surveillance, targeted interventions, and community engagement to reduce the burden of malaria and improve health outcomes in the region. Keywords: Malaria Epidemiology, East Africa, Health Impact, Socioeconomic Burden, Malaria Control Strategies.
Nanomedicine and Targeted Drug Delivery: Advances and Challenges
Authors:   Faculty of Science and Technology Kampala International University Uganda, Kibuuka Rukundo Sande
Published: October 2024

Nanomedicine, the application of nanotechnology to medicine, has revolutionized the field by providing novel approaches to diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases. Among its various applications, targeted drug delivery has emerged as a key area of focus, offering the potential to enhance therapeutic efficacy and minimize side effects by directing drugs specifically to diseased cells or tissues. This review discusses the latest advancements in nanomedicine, particularly in the design and development of nanoscale drug delivery systems such as liposomes, polymeric nanoparticles, dendrimers, and inorganic nanoparticles. We explore the mechanisms of passive and active targeting, as well as stimuli-responsive delivery systems. Clinical applications in cancer therapy, cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, and infectious diseases are examined to illustrate the practical impact of these technologies. Furthermore, we address the challenges facing the field, including toxicity and biocompatibility concerns, manufacturing and scalability issues, regulatory and ethical considerations, and the integration of personalized medicine approaches. By providing a comprehensive overview of the current state and future directions of nanomedicine and targeted drug delivery, this review aims to highlight the transformative potential of these technologies in improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare. Keywords: Nanomedicine, Targeted drug delivery, Liposomes, Passive targeting, Personalized medicine
The Role of Climate and Environmental Factors in Malaria Transmission in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects
Authors:   School of Applied Health Sciences Kampala International University Uganda, Alberta Jeanne N.
Published: October 2024

Malaria remained a major public health challenge in Nigeria, contributing to high rates of morbidity and mortality, particularly among vulnerable groups like children and pregnant women. The transmission of malaria is heavily influenced by climate and environmental factors such as temperature, rainfall, humidity, land use, and ecological changes, which affect the lifecycle of the malaria parasite (Plasmodium spp.) and its mosquito vector (Anopheles species). This review explored how these climatic and environmental factors impacted malaria transmission dynamics across Nigeria’s diverse regions. It also examined the challenges posed by climate variability, inadequate infrastructure, and the emergence of resistance to insecticides and antimalarials, while highlighting the potential of integrated vector management, climate-smart strategies, and community engagement in mitigating these impacts. The methodology used involved a comprehensive review and synthesis of relevant literature and data sources, including peer-reviewed journals, government reports, and global health organization publications. Understanding the intricate relationships between these factors and malaria transmission was crucial for developing adaptive strategies to reduce the burden of malaria in Nigeria, particularly in the face of ongoing environmental and climatic changes. Keywords: Malaria Transmission, Climate Factors, Environmental Factors, Nigeria, Vector Control.
GRAND JETÉ
Authors: Picagevicz Ana Paula , Daniel Martins de Souza Karla , Assumpção Garcia Dantielli
Published: October 2024

In this work, our analysis gesture will go around the social imaginary and memory, through historically repeated sayings about the bodies that were/are not authorized to dance ballet. We will question discourses that regulate and naturalize only thin bodies as dancers. And, thus, the only ones to end legitimization by comforting the standards socially imposed aesthetic limitations, and continuing to link/fix these images (thin-perfect-body) as exceptionally capable to. The corpus, therefore, is composed of files from Instagram posts of a fat ballerina. Therefore, we aim to reflect on how the fat body through dance (art) is able to break with pre-established meanings and "create" spaces of resistance in the face of sayings that configure discourses of representations through art. In order to reach our intention and to discuss part of this context, the theoretical contribution of the present study is the French Discourse Analysis derived from Michel Pêcheux, which proposes the analysis of the conditions of possibilities and displacements of the open discourse to the possible of the meaning.
Keywords: Body; Subjectivation; Resistance; Art; Dance.
Strategi dan Metode Dakwah KH. Asep Saifuddin Chalim
Authors: Puspita Reni
Published: October 2024

In implementing the da'wah method in an Islamic educational institution such as a boarding school, the role of a Kiai is very important in determining success. A kiai or leader of a boarding school is required to have the ability and intelligence in his role as a preacher so that the message of da'wah is conveyed to the da'wah objects effectively and efficiently and on target.The above statement raises questions for researchers. How is the concept of Dr. KH. Asep Saifuddin Chalim, MA at the Aamanatul Ummah Islamic Boarding School in Pacet - Mojokerto? How is the application of Dr. KH. Asep Saifuddin Chalim, MA? And what obstacles are faced in applying the da'wah method.The research that the researchers conducted used qualitative method techniques, with a da'wah method approach. The process of collecting data uses analytical descriptive techniques, namely data collected in the form of words, pictures, documentation and not numbers obtained from observations, in-depth interviews with sources and documentation that will produce interpretations for researchers.
Incrustación del esquema ontogenético de desarrollo psíquico de Rodolfo Senet (1911) en el modelo antropogénico-retrodictivo ameghiniano (1884)
Authors: Proto Gutierrez Fernando
Published: October 2024

El presente artículo se propone historiar la incrustación teórica (Moulines, 2011) del esquema ontogenético de desarrollo psíquico propuesto por Senet (1911) en la retrodicción antropogénica ameghiniana (1884, 1906, 1907, 1909), como casuística ejemplar de ajuste y precisión kuhniana de un paradigma-matriz disciplinar, en el que se constata la extensión de las aplicaciones intencionales del modelo de resolución darwinista-decimonónico de problemas, a la pionera psicología del desarrollo argentina. Se realizó un análisis documental con lectura estructurada de la Filogenia de Ameghino (1884) y Las conclusiones antropogenéticas de Ameghino y las ciencias afines de Senet (1911). Los resultados relevantes consisten en: a) Constatar la práctica científica de sesgo confirmatorio por deferencia/falacia a la autoridad epistémica de Ameghino respecto de la regla retrodictiva de humanización/bestialización por retrogradación de los caracteres de organización y progresión, y b) Identificar la intencionalidad de Senet (1911) por producir apoyo probatorio sobre el origen sudamericano de los seres humanos, a partir de la incrustación teórica propuesta.
Necesidad de cierre cognitivo, conservadurismo político y sexismo ambivalente en adultos del Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires
Authors: Dimitrijevits Brian , Ferrero Paula Florencia , Jaume Luis Carlos
Published: October 2024

El presente estudio analiza la relación entre la Necesidad de cierre cognitivo, el Conservadurismo Político y el Sexismo Ambivalente en ciudadanos adultos del Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires. La muestra estuvo conformada por 193 adultos con edades comprendidas entre los 20 y los 65 años. El constructo Necesidad de cierre cog- nitivo fue evaluado a través del Test Revisado de Necesidad de Cierre Cognitivo, para Conservadurismo político se utilizaron medidas de la Escala abreviada de Autoritarismo de Ala de Derechas y la Escala de Orientación a la Dominancia social, luego el Inventario de Sexismo Ambivalente para su constructo homónimo y un cuestionario sociodemográfico construido ad hoc. Los resultados revelaron una relación significativa entre la Necesidad de cierre cognitivo, el conservadurismo político y el Sexismo Ambivalente. A su vez, se encontró que los adultos que tienen una mayor formación académica se presentan como menos rígidos y con niveles más bajos de prejuicio sexista y además que los adultos de género masculino tienden a poseer más prejuicios hacia las mujeres.
Oedipal Humanity: Helplessness, Castration and the Society-Nature Neurosis
Authors: De Souza Reginaldo José
Published: October 2024

The essay aims to present the interpretation of the society-nature relationship as a reworking of the Oedipal complex and neuroses in the psyche. With the support of psychoanalysis and philosophy readings, I discuss the human feeling of continuation or discontinuation with nature and the impacts of the interdictions against instinctual desires between the erotic and destructive actions of the human being. I present two possible interpretations of the neurosis triggered in the collective superego with the transferential relations of the mother and father figures: Mother-Nature and Father-Nature. I analyze some examples derived from castration traumas in contemporary society: the fear of nature and the fear of death. Finally, I signal the I signal the need for continued research on the Oedipus derivations of the society-nature relationship, in order to relate geography and psychoanalysis to understand human neuroses in the world and time in which we live.
Keywords: Eros; anguish; Oedipus; psychoanalysis; society.
A origem ontoteleológica da metafísica e a teroria aristotélica da substância confirme a lição de Heidegger
Authors: Brum Torres João Carlos
Published: October 2024

O texto é dividido em três partes: a primeira é uma apresentação rápida e parcial da teoria aristotélica da substância, atenta principalmente ao problema colocado pela duplicidade da determinação do objeto da filosofia primeira, que é dito ser tanto o ser enquanto ser, quanto a substância imaterial e imóvel. A segunda parte trata de informar como a dificuldade envolvida nessa dualidade do objeto da filosofia primeira ensejou variações no modo de conciliar esse duplo estatuto da filosofia primeira no helenismo tardio e na Idade Média, variações essas nas quais o apelo ao conceito platônico é constante e central. A terceira parte é uma breve apresentação da argumentação de Heidegger de que tal dualidade determina historicamente o caráter ontoteológico da metafísica e, assim, o processo de entificação do ser. Processo do qual decorre o tratamento, cada vez mais radicalizado, de tudo o existe como a série incontável de objetos sujeitos à manipulação, ao controle e a exploração, cuja figura de conjunto traz consigo, no entanto, o aviso de que há de haver um outro modo de nos colocarmos ante o que existe. Este é o denominado outro início, à meditação do qual Heidegger consagrou sua obra a partir dos anos 30 do século passado.
Palavras-chave: Heiddegger; Aristóteles; Ontoteologia; Ser; Substância.
Unsteady Upwind Aerodynamics of a Sailing Yacht
Authors: Matich Lauren M. , Richards Peter , Norris Stuart
Published: October 2024

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Sail aerodynamics has been a researched topic since the start of competitive racing, such as the America's Cup and Whitbread Round the World Race. Recently, with restrictions on the use of wind tunnels and towing tanks in the America's Cup, there has been an increase in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to study the aerodynamics and performance of yacht sails. These studies typically model steady-state conditions, but in contrast, this paper demonstrates the implementation of dynamic wind conditions in Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes CFD and the effects it has on the aerodynamics of a yacht sailing upwind. A user-defined function was used to give a velocity profile and vary the wind direction with time to simulate a gust condition with a period of 10 s. In addition to the gusting model, steady models were run for the apparent wind angles (AWA) experienced in the gust to see if the dynamic wind conditions could be modelled by a series of steady state snapshots. The results show minor differences in the streamlines of two models and the pressure distributions show no significant difference. There is only a slight difference in sail forces at high AWAs. Although further research would be required this information could be valuable to anyone using CFD to test sail designs.

Keywords

CFD; transient; steady; upwind; UDF; RANS
Evaluation of The Beacon Community Centers Middle School Initiative: Report on the First Year
Authors: Russell Christina A. , LaFleur Jennifer , Scott Troy A. , Reisner Elizabeth R.
Published: October 2024

This first of three reports looks at New York City’s efforts to improve and expand middle school after-school programming in Beacon community centers.
In-vitro evaluation of the phytochemical content and free radical scavenging and antibacterial activities of Pilea symmeria Weddell.
Authors: Lalremtluangi RK , Lalthansangi C , Lalhmingliani E , Vabeiryureilai M
Published: October 2024

The leaves of P. symmeria were subjected to maceration using chloroform, ethanol, and aqueous. The various extracts were subjected to qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analysis.
Constitutionalizing the Political Economy?
Authors: Wischmeyer Thomas
Published: October 2024

Is constitutionalization a process that Law and Political Economy should strive for? So far, this debate has mainly been conducted in the US context. There, promoting a version of popular constitutionalism based on an egalitarian economic vision is clearly an “uphill battle.” But what about Europe and Germany? Is constitutionalism here a way of transforming LPE’s critical perspective into a positive agenda?
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ՄԻՏՈՒՄՆԵՐԸ / CHARACTERISTICS AND TRENDS IN EVOLUTION OF RHETORIC
Authors: Abrahamyan Anahit
Published: October 2024

Being a manifestation of the cultural heritage of humanity, rhetoric has born the impact of the evolution of humanity, human thought, political environment and changes in value systems. The article deals with the specific trends and peculiarities of the evolution of human society in different historical periods and their impact on rhetoric. Differences in perception and evaluation of public speeches depending on whether they are read, listened to or watched are also brought to light in the article.

The article considers peculiarities that are typical to today’s public speaking, among which emotional appeal, flexibility, simplicity of presentation, inspiring, clear-cut and brief wording, usage and repetition of emotional slogans, storytelling, empathy, visual and multimedia elements can be singled out. In recent years there can be observed an ever-growing tendency to make use of the artificial intelligence for drafting speeches to make the presentation more impressive, persuasive and perfect. At the end of the article the importance of mastering public speaking is emphasized as exceptionally essential for the specialists of our country.
A importância da nutrição para o envelhecimento The importance of nutrition for aging
Authors: De Sales Santiago Patrícia Rosany , Agrela Rodrigues Fabiano de Abreu
Published: October 2024

Introdução: Envelhecimento, caracterizado como o processo natural decorrente ao tempo, resultando na diminuição de nossas funções motoras, física, cognitivas e aparência física alterada. Fatores genéticos, estilo de vida e ambiente atuam como protagonistas no ritmo acelerado do envelhecimento. Objetivo: Compreender quais os fatores que influenciam no envelhecimento da pele, físico e cognitivo, bem como nos fatores nutritivos que possam retardar o seu agravamento e/ou preveni-lo. Metodologia: O presente estudo é caracterizado como uma revisão bibliográfica. Conclusão: Uma dieta equilibrada e rica em nutrientes essenciais se faz fundamental para promover o envelhecimento saudável e atrasar as sequelas do tempo.
Impact of mental practice training on balance and trunk endurance in children with hemiparesis: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Mohamed Eman K. , El-Talawy Hoda A. , Abdelazeim Faten H. , Ali Elshafey Mohamed
Published: October 2024

Children with hemiparesis experience poor balance due to a combination of underdeveloped neural motor control mechanisms and secondary musculoskeletal issues, which lead to atypical body posture. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate the impact of mental practice (MP) training on balance and trunk endurance in children with hemiparesis. Forty hemiparetic children (16 boys and 24 girls), aged 7 to 10 years, were randomly assigned to two groups of equal size (20 children per group): control group (Group A) and study group (Group B). The study was conducted at the outpatient clinic of the Pediatric Physical Therapy Department at Mansoura International Hospital and Mansoura Specialized Hospital. Participants were assessed for balance and trunk muscle endurance at baseline and after 3 months of intervention using the modified Clinical Test of Sensory Integration of Balance (mCTSIB) and trunk endurance tests, respectively. Both groups received the same selected physical therapy program, with Group B additionally receiving MP training three times per week for three months. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) (version 28) was used to conduct all of the statistical analyses. Significant differences were observed between the two groups post-treatment regarding mCTSIB scores and trunk endurance tests, favoring the study group (p < 0.05). MP training emerges as a promising intervention to enhance balance and trunk endurance in children with hemiparesis. Healthcare professionals and therapists working with these children should consider integrating the MP program as a valuable component of their therapeutic strategies.
Sprint kinematics of amateur soccer players post half-time of simulated soccer match
Authors: Kharel Avinash , Tsering Sangey , Ramchiary Sonam , Mishra Om Prakash
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of half-time simulated soccer matches on the sprint kinematics of amateur soccer players. This study was a pilot experimental study with a pre-test/post-test design. Eighteen amateur-level soccer players (age: 22.88±4.19 years) attending a preparatory camp for the senior national championship were recruited for the study. Baseline assessments of sprint kinematics using a 30 m linear sprint test were conducted before the simulated soccer match. The F-V profiling of the participants was the dependent variable. Post-assessments were conducted immediately after the simulation protocol. Although there were no statistically significant changes (p = 0.12 to 0.65) observed from pre- to post-test, trivial to small effect sizes were found, with percent changes ranging from 0% to 3.7%. The results showed that half-time simulation had a negative effect (i.e., trivial to small) on sprint kinematics in amateur-level soccer players. The findings of this study suggest that half-time simulated soccer matches negatively affect sprint kinematics in amateur-level soccer players.
Social pressures and their relationship to the achievement motivation of handball players in Jordan
Authors: Al-Awdat Jebril E , Al-Shawabka Loay Mohammad , Saleh Jawarneh Randa , Salim Al-Rawashdeh Mohammad , Abu Haweeleh Mohammad Ahmad , Bani Hani Anan Hussein , Usama Farash Tamara
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to assess the degree of social pressures and their relationship to sports achievement motivation among 51 randomly selected handball players from first-division clubs in Jordan. A descriptive approach was employed, and data were collected via a questionnaire, with analyses conducted using SPSS 26. The results showed that social pressure levels were moderate, with training pressures being the highest (M = 3.17; a relative importance of 63.40%), followed by family (M = 2.92; a relative importance of 58.40%) and public pressures (M = 2.32; a relative importance of 46.40%). No statistically significant differences were found in social pressures and sports achievement motivation among handball players based on experience (p > 0.05). While family and public pressures were not significantly correlated with motivation (p>0.05), training and overall pressures were positively correlated with motivation (p<0.05). The study found moderate social pressure among handball players in Jordan, with low public-related pressures and no differences based on experience. Motivation for sports achievement was high, with training-related pressures positively linked to motivation.
Effect of Bioptron Light Therapy on post-menopausal low back pain: A randomized controlled study
Authors: Elemam Ahmed Mohamed Abdelbaset , Mohamed Awad Mohamed Ahmed , Abdel Aziz Atta Allah Abdel Hamid , Mustafa Saleh Marwa Shafiek , Rashad Aboelmagd Shreen
Published: October 2024

Women's bodies undergo numerous changes throughout the post-menopausal period, many of which result in uncomfortable symptoms, including skeletal problems such as low back pain (LBP). The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of Bioptron Light Therapy (BLT) on post-menopausal LBP in women. This study employed a pretest-posttest randomized experimental trial design. Forty post-menopausal women with LBP, aged 50 to 60 years, were randomized into two groups (study and control group). The control group (Group A, n=20) received abdominal and back isometric exercises only, whereas the study group (Group B, n=20) received BLT in addition to the same isometric exercises, three sessions per week for six weeks. Pain severity using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT) using a pressure algometer, and functional disability using the Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (MODQ) were measured for all patients in both groups before and after the treatment program. The Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) (version 19) was used for data analysis. Based on the results of our study, PPT significantly increased in both groups after treatment (p = 0.0001), with the study group showing a greater increase than the control group (p = 0.001). Pain intensity decreased significantly in both groups (p = 0.0001), with a statistically significant difference favoring the study group (p = 0.0001). MODQ scores also significantly decreased in both groups (p = 0.0001), again favoring the study group (p = 0.0001). BLT can be included as a valuable, effective, and non-invasive method for decreasing pain and improving function for women with post-menopausal LBP.
Selection of general fitness development exercises for first year female students of Duy Tan University (Vietnam)
Authors: Hung Nguyen Xuan , Khoa Nguyen Huu Anh
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study was to select and evaluate exercises designed to develop general fitness for first-year female students. A randomized controlled trial design (parallel design) was employed. The research methods included document analysis and synthesis, interviews, pedagogical observation, pedagogical examination, pedagogical experiments, and statistical analysis. A total of 200 first-year female students enrolled in the Physical Education Program at Duy Tan University in Da Nang City participated. They were divided into two groups by random drawing by class: the experimental group (N=100) and the control group (N=100). The experimental group followed the Physical Education program at Duy Tan University with the addition of the selected exercises and modifications, while the control group followed the standard General Physical Education program. The researcher selected 28 exercises categorized into two groups: Group 1 (exercises with limited movement, 23 exercises) and Group 2 (exercises measuring each part of movement, 5 exercises). The results showed significant improvements in all tested fitness parameters for the experimental group compared to the control group (p<0.05). Additionally, the achievement growth rate in all tests assessing general fitness was higher for the experimental group (p<0.05). The initial application and evaluation of these exercises demonstrated high efficiency in improving the general fitness of the first-year female students.
The impact of design thinking on the learning of basketball and badminton
Authors: Nazar Kzar Muhannad , Yaseen Alwan Ali , Salim Hamza Dhay
Published: October 2024

This study investigated the impact of the design thinking strategy on students' acquisition, learning, and maintenance of basketball and badminton skills. Using an experimental method, researchers compared two groups: an experimental group (Group A) that utilized the design thinking strategy and a control group (Group C) that used traditional teaching. The sample consisted of 58 third-year students from the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at Al-Mustaqbal University, representing both groups. The acquisition test, prepared by the researchers, covered comprehension, interpretation, and application of concepts. It followed the same lesson sequence as the control group. Pre-existing basketball and badminton skills tests from the Hilla College curriculum were used. Statistically significant differences were found between the experimental and control groups, with the experimental group outperforming the control group in both the acquisition (p < 0.05) and maintenance tests (p < 0.05). The design thinking strategy effectively enhances the acquisition and maintenance of basketball and badminton skills compared to traditional methods. It also increases student engagement by fostering active participation, discussions, and creative problem-solving.
Inviting foreign direct investment for sports development projects in relation to economic development and development challenges
Authors: Mostafa Mohamed Samir Abdel Latif , Khalil Sayyd Sameer Mohammed , Mohamed Ghreeb Mohamed Soliman
Published: October 2024

The present study aimed to investigate attracting foreign direct investment for sports development projects in relation to economic developments and challenges. The researchers utilized a descriptive approach, using a questionnaire, due to its appropriateness for the nature of the research. A total of 300 workers from the General Office of the Ministry of Youth and Sports participated in this study. They were selected using a stratified purposeful sampling method from the following categories: undersecretaries, general directors, department directors, department heads, and administrators. The findings of this study showed support for foreign trade exchanges through investment in export industries, especially in contexts where the host country has an advantage over the country of origin and where banking facilities are available in commercial banks. Additionally, it was demonstrated that lower risk and higher returns lead to an influx of investments. Consequently, this increases capital formation, particularly by reducing the state's dependence on external debt and decreasing the volume of foreign aid.
The effectiveness of public administration of sports in rural communities under decentralization (experience for Ukraine)
Authors: Dorofieieva Tеtіana
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of public administration of sport in rural communities of Ukraine through the prism of a comparative analysis of the experience of European countries in this sphere. General scientific methods (analysis and synthesis) and public management methods (expert assessment, comparative analysis) were involved. The results showed that before the beginning of decentralization, the Ukrainian system of financing and management of sports developed according to the French model—with a certain centralization of the management of state structures and vertical reporting. At the same time, it has been established that under the new realities such a system will not be able to function, which is already noticeable based on reports on the financing of the industry. Starting from 2015, local budgets (including those of rural communities) gradually invested much more in the development of sports than the state budget. Accordingly, a logical step would be their initiative in the development of the sports sphere, particularly in mass sports. Based on the practices of European countries, the Ukrainian authorities need to introduce practices of more active involvement of sponsors.
Effective factors on the development of bodybuilding and fitness clubs in Mashhad, Iran
Authors: Karbaschian Amirreza , Sadat Mirzazadeh Zahra , Talebpour Mahdi
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study was to investigate the effective factors in the development of bodybuilding and fitness clubs in Mashhad, Iran. This study was practical in terms of its goals, with an exploratory and analytical implementation method, classifying it as qualitative research. A total of 27 individuals were targeted and selected as samples until theoretical saturation was reached, including athletes, coaches, managers of fitness and bodybuilding clubs, members of the academic faculty of sports sciences at universities, experts from sports departments, and seniors in the field of bodybuilding in Mashhad. For data analysis, the data coding method was employed within a grounded theory framework. Based on the results, the factors affecting the development of bodybuilding and fitness clubs in Mashhad were identified in four main categories, ten sub-categories, and seventy-two components, according to expert opinions and a literature review in this field. These factors included: 1) Facility and infrastructure factors, 2) Financial and economic factors, 3) Professionalism factors, 4) Human resource factors, 5) Event factors, 6) Scientific and educational factors, 7) Organizational and managerial factors, 8) Motivational factors, 9) Media factors, and 10) Cultural-social factors. By creating and facilitating this model, the development steps for Mashhad's fitness clubs will be implemented to better align with future implementation conditions.
The Correlation Between Homesickness and Academic Achievement in Mathematics: Implications for Psychological Well-Being of Secondary School Students
Authors: Iloakasia Jennifer Adaobi
Published: October 2024

This study examined the correlation between homesickness and academic achievement in mathematics among secondary school students, focusing on its implications for psychological well-being. A correlational research design was employed, involving a sample of 50 secondary school students from Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State. Data were collected using Scale for Psychological Impact of Homesickness (SPIH) and the Mathematics Achievement Scale (MAS). Validity was ensured through expert consultations and Principal Component Analysis. Reliability was established with Kuder-Richardson formula 21 (K-R21) and Cronbach’s Alpha, yielding α = 0.89 for SPIH and α = 0.86 for MAS. Data were analyzed using SPSS, including non-parametric tests and normality assessments. The Spearman's rho correlation analysis revealed a significant, albeit weak, negative relationship between homesickness and academic achievement, indicating that higher levels of homesickness are associated with lower mathematics performance. Further analysis using the Mann-Whitney U test highlighted significant differences in homesickness levels and academic achievement between boarder and non-boarder students. These findings underscore the importance of addressing emotional challenges in educational settings. The study advocates for the implementation of comprehensive support systems, including counseling and resilience-building programs, to mitigate the impact of homesickness on academic performance. The results emphasize the need for schools to foster supportive environments that enhance students' psychological well-being and academic success. Future research should explore additional factors influencing this relationship to develop targeted interventions..
El Impacto de las Tecnologías Digitales en Estrategias de Educación Inclusiva en la Educación Primaria
Authors: Briones Suárez Karen Belén , Montero Ramírez Irwing Stalin , Cuenca Zambrano Mery Mercedes , Marin Quiroz Kendru Edrulfo
Published: October 2024

Este artículo tiene como objetivo analizar el impacto de las tecnologías digitales en las estrategias de educación inclusiva dentro de la educación primaria, enfocándose en cómo estas herramientas pueden mejorar la accesibilidad y la participación de estudiantes con necesidades educativas especiales (NEE), mediante una revisión bibliográfica sistemática se recopiló información de estudios recientes, artículos académicos y revisiones que abordan tanto los beneficios como los desafíos asociados al uso de tecnologías en la educación inclusiva, para ello se revisaron un total de 10 fuentes bibliográficas que exploran la relación entre tecnologías digitales y educación inclusiva, considerando el contexto actual marcado por la pandemia de COVID-19 que aceleró la adopción de estas herramientas educativas, facilitando la identificación de fortalezas y debilidades en los sistemas educativos. A su vez, dentro de los resultados de esta investigación indican que, por un lado, las tecnologías digitales permiten una personalización del aprendizaje adaptada a las necesidades individuales de cada estudiante, y por otro, revelan una brecha significativa en el acceso a dichas tecnologías en contextos socioeconómicos vulnerables, también se destaca la importancia de la formación docente para el uso efectivo de herramientas digitales en la educación inclusiva, ya que muchos maestros no cuentan con el conocimiento adecuado para integrar estas tecnologías de manera inclusiva, además, se identificaron barreras en la infraestructura tecnológica y la resistencia de algunos sectores educativos al cambio, lo que limita la implementación de estrategias inclusivas basadas en el uso de tecnologías. En el área de las conclusiones el estudio sugiere que, si bien las tecnologías digitales tienen un gran potencial para apoyar la inclusión educativa en la educación primaria, su efectividad depende en gran medida de factores contextuales como la capacitación de los docentes, la infraestructura tecnológica disponible y el compromiso de las políticas educativas con la equidad y la justicia social, además, se recomienda que futuras investigaciones y políticas educativas se enfoquen en desarrollar estrategias que combinen el uso de tecnologías con prácticas pedagógicas inclusivas, garantizando una educación de calidad que promueva la participación activa de todos los estudiantes, independientemente de sus capacidades, fortaleciendo así los sistemas educativos inclusivos en los próximos años.
La Evaluación Formativa en el Proceso de Enseñanza Aprendizaje de la Asignatura de Matemática en Educación General Básica Superior
Authors: Medina Díaz Valeria Stefania , León Bravo Fabiola Elvira , Vivanco Ureña Cristina Isabel , Macas Cuenca Luis Enrique , Manchay Medina Lorena Isabel
Published: October 2024

La evaluación formativa como proceso, se enfoca hacia la mejora de la calidad educativa; esta investigación analizó su aporte en el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje de Matemática en octavo grado de Educación General Básica Superior. Por lo tanto, su enfoque fue mixto de alcance descriptivo, con diseño documental y de campo; el método de revisión bibliográfica con su técnica de fichaje y la aplicación de instrumentos como bitácora de búsqueda, fichas bibliográficas y de contenido, permitieron describir las categorías conceptuales para contrastarlas con la información empírica, recopilada mediante fichas de registro de análisis documental y encuestas. Los resultados evidenciaron que la evaluación se desarrolla de manera continua y progresiva y brinda información sobre el desarrollo del proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje, sin embargo, se detectó como debilidad la poca participación, retroalimentación constructiva y diversidad de técnicas e instrumentos, dificultando la ejecución adecuada de la evaluación formativa. En consecuencia, se concluye que su aporte al proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje, es limitado.
Geração de 30, Raízes do Pensamento Sociológico Brasileiro: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Ronconi de Abreu Dias Edlaine , Ranieri Moreira José Vitor , Dias Jean Rodrigo , De Lima Monge Baches Jéssica Fernanda , Afonso Costa Silvana , José Mauro Palhares José
Published: October 2024

Este artigo analisa a importância da Geração de 30 para os primórdios da sociologia brasileira. Composta por intelectuais de diversas áreas, essa geração emergiu com críticas políticas, econômicas e culturais durante a transição do Regime Imperial, Republicano e Era Vargas. No campo antropológico/sociológico, destacam-se Gilberto Freyre, Sérgio Buarque de Holanda e Caio Prado Junior. Este estudo é de natureza aplicada e adota uma abordagem qualitativa exploratória, utilizando o método de análise de conteúdo. Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática de literatura, adaptada ao checklist e fluxograma PRISMA. As bases de dados incluem Scielo e Google Scholar para artigos, teses e dissertações, e Google Books e bibliotecas físicas para livros, todos em português. Foram utilizados descritores como: (História do Brasil OR Antropologia do Brasil) AND Identidades AND Sociologia Brasileira AND Geração de 30 AND Gilberto Freyre AND Caio Prado Junior AND Sérgio Buarque de Holanda. Exceto para livros, os registros abrangem o período de 2000 a 2023. A avaliação dos estudos considerou fatores de evidência como, H-Index, Scielo Altmetric e adaptação do CRAP Test para livros. Além disso, foi realizada uma análise de risco de viés usando o Overview Quality Assessment Questionnaire (OQAQ). Os resultados fazem a análise-síntese de 16 registros, demonstrando que as obras desses intelectuais desafiaram conceitos raciais, culturais e eurocêntricos dominantes, num cenário de mudanças políticas intensas, pós-abolição e ascensão de interesses burgueses e militares, posicionando-os como precursores de uma sociologia autenticamente brasileira. Este artigo ilumina a relevância histórica e contemporânea das contribuições fundamentais desses autores para entender as dinâmicas sociais, culturais, políticas, econômicas e históricas do Brasil.
ENTRE VAZIOS E DESCOBERTAS: O ABANDONO AFETIVO NA CONSTRUÇÃO DO SUJEITO SOB A LENTE FENOMENOLÓGICA EXISTENCIAL
Authors: Oliveira Ana Clara , Garcia Coelho Matheus
Published: October 2024

O presente trabalho tem como tema O abandono afetivo na construção do sujeito sob a lente Fenomenológica Existencial. Desse modo propõe-se responder de que forma a ausência dos genitores afeta a construção do sujeito, considerando os princípios da abordagem fenomenológica existencial. Sugere-se que a ausência da figura dos pais exerce influências diversas nas dinâmicas familiares e individuais. Essa ausência pode afetar aspectos como a formação da identidade, autoestima e habilidades sociais dos sujeitos. Desse modo, tem-se como objetivo compreender os impactos da ausência afetiva na construção do sujeito e em suas relações. Ainda, propõe-se apresentar os impactos que o abandono afetivo trás para a construção do sujeito e apontar as consequências deste abandono no âmbito jurídico. Dá-se então sua relevância por ser crucial para desenvolver intervenções psicológicas mais eficazes que ajudem a promover a saúde mental e o bem-estar desses indivíduos. Esse trabalho será fundamentado a partir de uma pesquisa bibliográfica de cunho exploratório, evocando conceitos e informações da literatura científica sobre a temática da influência da ausência dos genitores na construção da família sob a perspectiva da Psicologia Existencial Humanista. Serão exploradas diversas bases de dados acadêmicas e periódicos científicos, como o Google Acadêmico, Plataforma Scielo, PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus e Web of Science, que abordem a temática.
Demonstrações Meio-ambientais nos Relatórios Financeiros-Contáveis das PYMES
Authors: Rosales Mendoza Ronaldo , Montoya Jiménez Jorge Gerardo
Published: October 2024

A oportunidade que tem as empresas, especialmente, as Pequenas e Medianas Empresas (PYMES) para visibilizar nos relatórios financeiros-contáveis as ações e investimentos relacionados com a sustentabilidade e o clima exigido pelas normas internacionais de informação financeira é por muito de grande valor, porém, falta ainda o acordo para sua apresentação. O objetivo é propor a visibilização dos investimentos e ações das empresar nos relatórios tradicionais. A abordagem nasce das contribuições cientificas no período 2019-2024 relacionadas com a sustentabilidade, o clima, contabilidade ambiental, verde, resiliente, e social os dados analisados com a estadística multivariável aplicada ao análises do BIG-DATA de textos usando o software IRaMuTeQ nas gráficas no plano cartesiano mostrando a análise dos componentes principais, o dendrograma, os cluster´s e a nuvem de palavras, os resultados mostram que as informações relacionadas com os assuntos ambientais encontram-se invisibilizadas, os insumos sumam para gerar a proposta de relatórios de transparência meio-ambiental, no relatório da receita.