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What Racism? Race and Racism in Recent Canadian Historiography: A Critical Perspective on the Francophone Literature
Authors: Larochelle Catherine
Published: June 2024

Taking the societal climate surrounding issues of race and racism in the study of the past as my point of departure, I propose to examine how it translates into the practice of French-language historiography of Canadian and Quebecois societies. Do disciplinary institutions publish on issues of race and racism? This study also responds to historian Geneviève Dorais’ arguments in the Bulletin d’histoire politique in 2020 about anti-Black racism in Quebec historiography, and to the call by historians Crystal Gail Fraser and Allyson Stevenson for a critical perspective on our discipline in the post-Truth and Reconciliation Commission era. This paper consists of four sections. I first sketch out some definitions related to the concepts of race, racism, and ignorance. I then turn to the relationship these questions have with historical epistemology and the role that the discipline of history has played in the history of racism. In the third section, I present the results of my research on francophone-Canadian historical knowledge production in the past few years, which asked the following questions: Is the concept of race present in this disciplinary field? In what way is it used? Finally, I conclude by returning to the results of this study and reflect on what a better understanding of the critical concept of race in historical studies can contribute to our understanding of Quebec and Canada’s past.
Discursive History of Screening Criteria for Blood Donation Affecting Gay, Bi, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men in Canada: 1983–2013
Authors: Brown Andrew Ivan
Published: June 2024

Background: In September 2022, Canadian Blood Services (CBS) implemented a sexual behaviour–based screening (SBBS) approach for all donors, putting an end to Canada’s “gay blood ban.”

Analysis: To better understand the discursive history leading up to this change, this article analyzes articles in major newspapers and 2SLGBTQIA+ periodicals in Canada from 1983 to 2013 related to the ban.

Conclusions and implications: The move to SBBS came about due not only to advancements in epidemiological knowledge and testing technologies, but also to significant shifts in how the issues were framed in public discourse.
Comparison of Log File Based Dose Reconstruction to Measurement for Patient Specific QA
Authors:   , Lesieur Richard
Published: June 2024

Radiotherapy is a common form of cancer treatment with approximately two thirds of patients receiving some form of radiation as part of their care. The increasing complexity of modern radiotherapy treatments has necessitated the practice of patient specific quality assurance (PSQA). PSQA typically is performed prior to a patient’s first treatment and consists of delivering the radiotherapy treatment to a device containing dosimeters. These measurements are compared with calculation using gamma index analysis to ensure the machine is capable of delivering an accurate treatment. However, measurement and calculation never agree perfectly, and it is difficult to estimate how small discrepancies as measured by PSQA devices will translate to the patient’s actual treatment. This has led to interest in log-file based PSQA in which records of the machine state during treatment delivery are used to reconstruct the dose to the patient. This work’s purpose is to compare log-file based PSQA methods to standard measurement based PSQA at a radiotherapy clinic. A group of clinical prostate and head-and-neck treatment plans were anonymized for this work. In specific aim 1, the reproducibility of log-file based PSQA methods is compared to measurement over repeated deliveries on a single machine as well as deliveries on two matched treatment machines. In specific aim 2, the sensitivity of PSQA to simulated treatment delivery errors is compared with measurement by intentionally modifying certain delivery parameters and comparing the results of each PSQA method. In specific aim 3, a variation of log-file based PSQA that compares changes between planned and log-file reconstructed patient dose volume histograms (DVHs) as an alternative to gamma index analysis is tested. The in-house log-file PSQA method performed similarly to the standard measurement based method. All unmodified plans passed both PSQA methods, and variations in the results of x each method across multiple deliveries and multiple machines were also similar. Standard PSQA was more sensitive to simulated errors than log-file PSQA based on gamma index analysis, but log-file PSQA based on DVH metrics was most sensitive, but also resulted in some unmodified plans failing. This work suggests log-file PSQA is a viable alternative to measurement.
LEVEL AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF SOCIAL GROUPS AND STRATS OF THE POPULATION IN RUSSIA
Authors: Podgornova Natalia Alekseevna , Beliavskaia Iana Vadimovna
Published: June 2024

The work analyzes the factors that influence the level and quality of life of various social groups and segments of the population in Russia. An analysis of the main indicators of the standard of living and the human development index of Russia was carried out.
The specifics of the PR communications organization for the Russian brand in the CIS market
Authors: Zykova Sofia Olegovna , Usov Nikolai Vladimirovich
Published: June 2024

PR-коммуникации, продвижение, страны СНГ, международный рынок, позиционирование, медиарынок, СМИ, локальный партнер, локализация, международная коммуникация.
Sequência didática para o ensino de ciências: Minerais na Amazônia paraense
Authors: Santos Juliane Larissa Barbosa
Published: June 2024

É com grande expectativa e entusiasmo que dou início à nossa jornada de aprendizado sobre a abordagem CTSA (Ciência, Tecnologia, Sociedade e Ambiente) aplicada à educação sobre os minerais. Esta sequência didática promete ser uma oportunidade empolgante para explorarmos juntos os múltiplos aspectos envolvidos nesse tema tão importante. Gostaria de destacar a importância desta iniciativa para nossa prática educacional. Ao adotarmos a abordagem CTSA, estaremos instigando nossos alunos a entenderem a a exploração mineral não apenas como um processo isolado, mas como uma atividade intrinsecamente ligada aos diversos aspectos da vida moderna, incluindo questões ambientais, sociais, tecnológicas e econômicas. Além disso, estaremos experimentando uma nova estratégia metodológica: a sala de aula invertida. Esta abordagem inovadora permitirá que os alunos assumam um papel mais ativo em seu próprio processo de aprendizado, estudando os conceitos em casa e utilizando o tempo da sala de aula para discussões, atividades práticas e reflexões mais aprofundadas. Agradeço pela colaboração e pelo comprometimento de cada um de vocês. Que possamos aproveitar ao máximo esta oportunidade de promover uma educação significativa e preparar nossos alunos para um futuro mais consciente e sustentável.
Astaxanthin Prevents Dysregulation of Mitochondrial Dynamics in Rat Brain Mitochondria Induced under Isoproterenol-Induced Injury
Authors: Krestinin R. R , Baburina Yu. L , Odinokova I. V , Sotnikova L. D , Krestinina О. V
Published: June 2024

Mitochondria are involved in the development of diseases with different etiologies. The use of drugs which can enhance the functional state of mitochondria may turn into a promising therapeutic approach to diseases with different etiologies. Astaxanthin, a keto-carotenoid (xanthophyll) predominantly of marine origin, shows both lipophilic and hydrophilic properties and can penetrate the cell membrane to localize to mitochondria where it prevents mitochondrial dysfunction. This study examined the effect of astaxanthin on the functional state of rat brain mitochondria, investigated the changes in mitochondrial dynamics and mitophagy under isoproterenol-induced injury. In the presence of astaxanthin, mitochondria were more resistant to Ca2+-induced opening of a nonspecific pore, and the activity of complexes I, IV and V of the respiratory chain increased. Moreover, the presence of astaxanthin led to altered mitochondrial fission and fusion as well as mitophagy, in isoproterenol-induced mitochondrial dysfunction. This presumably increased the quantity of rat brain mitochondria and enhanced their functional state. Astaxanthin can be considered as a mitochondria-targeted agent in therapy in pathological conditions associated with oxidative damage and mitochondrial dysfunction caused by acute heart failure. Astaxanthin as a dietary supplement has the potential to provide antioxidant protection to cells in cardiovascular disease.
Physical Parameters of Arterial Thrombus as a Porous Medium
Authors: Bershadsky E. S , Nechipurenko D. Yu
Published: June 2024

The formation of a hemostatic thrombus is a key response of the hemostasis system to a wide range of possible vessel injuries. The basic mechanism of thrombus formation at high shear rate is platelet adhesion and aggregation. It is known that arterial thrombi are spatially heterogeneous. Such heterogeneity is thought to be due to the heterogeneous distribution of the platelet activators inside the thrombus. Spatiotemporal dynamics of molecules, which are involved in thrombus formation, depends on rates at which the substrates are transported. To explore the dynamics of arterial thrombus formation, continuum models that represent the thrombus as a porous media are currently widely used. Still, choosing parameters for these models is complicated due to a high level of uncertainty in the published experimental data. This review is focused on the analyses of the literature data on physical parameters of the arterial thrombus as a porous medium. Special attention is paid to the parameters of the thrombus shell, which is generally characterized by the higher values of porosity and permeability.
Distribution of Dasya hutchinsiae Harvey, 1833 (Ceramiales, Rhodophyta) in the Northern Black Sea Region
Authors: Sadogurskiy S. Ye. , Belich T. V. , Sadogurskaya S. A.
Published: June 2024

For the flora of the Cape Martyan territorial aquatic reserve and the hydrobotanical region of the Black Sea Southern Coast of Crimea, the species Dasya hutchinsiae Harvey has been indicated for the first time. Its diagnostic features have been clarified and illustrated. It has been shown that four localities of D. hutchinsiae are currently known in four hydrobotanical regions in the Northern Black Sea region, including three directly off the coast of Crimea. The rarity of the species may be due to its belonging to the category of pulsating elements of the regional flora.
Significance of Cultural-Historical Approach for Modern Political Consciousness
Authors: Shchipkov A. V
Published: June 2024

The modern political science requires taking into account the influence of traditions, cultural and historical characteristics of society on political processes and political systems of different countries. Under these conditions, identity and tradition get back the right to direct political expression. Concepts that explain the state of society primarily from the point of view of cultural and historical factors are usually called civilization theories. The article aims at describing the foundations of the Russian-Byzantine cultural-historical type and its relationship with the Western Europe- an one. Scientific approaches to revealing the logic of interaction between cultural- historical and political-economic factors have been identified, and a method of world-system analysis has been proposed complementarily. It is concluded that stable political institutions in Russia have always been shaped under the influence of deep cultural and historical processes. During those periods when this pattern gave way to a mechanical choice of political institutional forms, crisis processes grew in society. In the twentieth century, a similar situation led to the emergence of the phenomenon of a “divided people” and a crisis of national identity. Society today is forced to overcome the far-reaching consequences of this crisis in the format of the special military operation.
The Union State in the Conditions of Digital Transformation
Authors: Markevich D. S
Published: June 2024

In the context of the regionalisation, deglobalisation and exacerbation of systemic contradictions in the world economic system, the revision of existing economic ties between states, the protection of national interests in the context of geoeconomics and geopolitical confrontation are becoming especially relevant. Recent events related to the sanctions policy aimed at Belarus and Russia have shown the need to deepen integration processes within existing associations. The purpose of this study is to identify promising areas for the development of the Union State of Belarus and Russia in the face of challenges and threats generated by the digital transformation of the economy. The study significantly contributes to the world-system analysis as enabling tools to determine trends and prospects for cooperation between Belarus and Russia within the framework of the Union State in the digital economy. The set of general philosophical and general scientific methods are supplemented by comparative, formal and legal modeling methods. The author formulated the list of challenges and threats formed by the digital transformation of the economy. The recommendations aimed at minimizing them are developed, namely, measures for ensuring state control over the information and communication infrastructure. Moreover, the proposal on the need to develop and adopt a model law of the Union State “On the basics of regulating the digital economy” is scientifically substantiated.
SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TRAINING VOLUNTEERS TO INTERACT WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Authors: Vachkov Igor , Gukasova Marina
Published: June 2024

The article presents the analysis of psychological research on the social and psychological characteristics of training volunteers who interact with people with disabilities. The definition of the concept of volunteering is given, the main professional and personal characteristics of a volunteer are revealed, the ways of their manifestation in the process of interaction are considered. The article presents the results of an empirical study aimed at identifying individual psychological characteristics of volunteering students, at assessing the level of self-determination in the process of interaction with persons with disabilities. Socio-psychological training is considered as a means of preparing volunteers to interact with people with disabilities.
FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE BIOGRAPHICAL METHOD OF RESEARCH IN THE SYSTEM OF HUMANISTIC KNOWLEDGE: FROM ANTINOMY TO MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS
Authors: Afanasiev Vladimir , Afanasiev Ilya , Pavlenko Andrey
Published: June 2024

The article presents the analysis of the role and significance of the biographical method within the framework of humanistic knowledge. The specificity of its scientific application is characterized by the presence of explanation procedures, as well as description and understanding, which altogether form a fundamental methodological antinomy, each component of which, synthesizing with its opposite, opens access to the study of an object from its various sides in the form of the multivariate analysis. In the material presented by the authors, the biographical method receives its coverage in a historical retrospective, which makes it possible to trace the stages of its emergence and conceptual development in the field of the humanities.
THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIZING THE SURVEY OF EMPLOYERS WHEN PREPARING THE MONITORING OF THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION
Authors: Leonov Sergey
Published: June 2024

The article considers the survey of employers by means of questionnaire as a method of monitoring the quality of education. The main purpose of the educational activity is to train competitive specialists who are in demand in the labor market. The survey of employers will allow the educational organization to monitor the quality of education and to carry out corrective measures to eliminate inconsistencies between the content and quality of education as well as the requirements of employers. The content of the article reveals the basic principles of the organization of the survey of employers in the implementation of measures in an educational organization to monitor the quality of education. The article describes meaningfully the importance of employers’ questionnaires in the context of ensuring the quality of education at the university. The author makes proposals for the development of a system for monitoring the quality of education both at the system level and at the level of an educational organization from the point of view of the active involvement of employers in this process.
THE ESSENCE AND CONTENT OF FINANCIAL LITERACY OF CADETS OF MILITARY INSTITUTES
Authors: Golovachev Vyacheslav
Published: June 2024

The scientific article reveals the essence and presents the content of financial literacy of cadets of military institutes as an integral and significant element of vocational education. The relevance of this topic is due to the necessity of deep study into the essence of the “financial literacy” notion. It is put down to the fact that modern regulatory documents on education view the financial literacy as a universal competence which contributes to developing effective financial result in the process of the vocational activity of a future officer.
FEATURES OF THE PROJECT APPROACH IN ONLINE EDUCATION
Authors: Korneeva Irina
Published: June 2024

The article analyzes modern models of educational product development used in world practice, identifies their main advantages and disadvantages. The necessity of linking the online course to a certain parameter, the most important for a specific target audience, is justified. A flexible model of the online course development using a project approach is proposed the principles on which it should be based are outlined, and the mechanism of its implementation is shown.
THE SAFETY OF A MODERN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION AS PROTECTION AGAINST EXTREMISM AND TERRORISM IN THE YOUTH ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Mokretsova Ludmila , Popova Olga , Shvets Natalya , Dovydova Marina
Published: June 2024

The article examines the issues of extremism among young people from different angles. The authors identify and describe the most common types of youth extremism in the educational environment, analyze the studies conducted in the city of Biysk (Altai Krai) on the identified types of extremism and establish a link between the manifestation of some tolerance of the young to extremist orientation and the safety of an educational organization. The authors offer their own view on solving the problem of the safety of the educational environment and an educational organization in conditions of social instability
CAREER GUIDANCE WORK AT THE PRE-UNIVERSITY STAGE OF TRAINING IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE COURSE “FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY”
Authors: Leikhter Svetlana , Korobitsyna Elena , Geshavets Natalya , Sinitskaya Elena
Published: June 2024

The article examines the organization of career guidance activities at the pre-university stage of education at the Northern State Medical University (NSMU). The purpose of the study is to analyze the experience of conducting a career guidance course “Fundamentals of medical biochemistry” for secondary school students of the 10th grade who major in natural science. One of the most important tasks of career guidance work at a medical university is to increase the cognitive interest of students in natural science and medical knowledge. To solve this problem, a set of methodological support has been developed which pays great attention to the organization of independent work of students in laboratory and practical classes and educational and research work during the training summer practice. The leading role is given to the formation of practical skills in the course of performing laboratory work using modern equipment, reagent kits and chemical dishes. The article presents examples of various tasks, such as filling out tables, solving test tasks and situational problems. Evaluation of the effectiveness of career guidance work was carried out based on the results of a survey of students at the end of the course. The feedback indicates their satisfaction with the career guidance program of the course, which allows arousing interest in the knowledge
THE INTERPRETATION OF THE SYNTHESIS OF LOVE AND SUFFERING IN RELIGIOUS PHILOSOPHY BY S. L. FRANK
Authors: Mochinskaya Kseniya
Published: June 2024

The article interprets the synthesis method which is used by the Russian philosopher S.L. Frank when constructing the system of metaphysics of all-unity. This synthesis is considered in relation to specific phenomena – love and suffering. The analysis of their relationship is carried out through the concept of “metalological unity”, that is – through all-unity, which expresses the philosophical system of the thinker as a whole. The concept by Frank reveals the antinomic character of the connection between love and su ffering. In the ontological meaning, their synthesis is represented in the establishment of the significance of each of the feelings, where love is interpreted as “unity” and suffering as “separation”. Such a contradiction is resolved in the ethical aspect, in which the volitional beginning of mental life makes it possible to overcome the experience, and thereby overcome any “separation” or “disintegration”. In essence, the synthesis of the studied phenomena is realized in relation of the “I–you” and is seen in the ability to have compassion.
DEVELOPING THE CONSCIENTIOUSNESS OF A SCIENTIST: COORDINATION OF THEORY AND PRACTICE WHEN EDUCATING HIGHLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
Authors: Biricheva Ekaterina
Published: June 2024

Contemporary challenges tend to raise new questions about the researchers’ conscientiousness and about the ways of developing it in young scientists. In this regard, the article systematizes ethical aspects of scientific research and manifestations of the researchers’ conscientiousness; it also suggests effective methods for teaching postgraduate students aimed at developing a conscious, responsible approach to their professional activities. The article suggests to consider ethical dilemmas from different points of view: utilitarianism, aretology, deontology. Conscientiousness appears to be understood as an ability for “inner dialogue”, on the basis of which a person strives for the maximum harmonization of him-/herself and the world in the horizon of the possible. The choice of the best, therefore, seems not to have pre-made schemes, it involves “trying on” each-time-unique situation using critical and creative thinking. Thus, development of the conscientiousness of a scientist may be built on the material of experience, reflection and self-sustained solution of certain situations (from the history of science and modeled). Hence, it is advisable to use problem-based learning methods, game technologies and case studies, the methodological designs and examples of which are also briefly presented in this article.
ФОРМУВАННЯ МОДЕЛІ РОЗВИТКУ МОНІТОРИНГУ ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ПЕРСОНАЛУ НА ПРОМИСЛОВИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВАХ
Authors: САВЕНКО Дмитро
Published: June 2024

За результатами дослідження стану використання працівників, їх освітньо-кваліфікаційного рівня, особливостей фінансово-господарської діяльності промислових підприємств визначено, що існують численні проблеми, які потребують вирішення. Доведено, що важливим питанням, яке потребує вирішення, є відсутність на багатьох промислових підприємствах сучасної системи спостереження за станом використання персоналу, тобто кадровою політикою, процесом управління працівниками, корпоративною культурою, застосуванням методів мотивації, своєчасністю виконанням завдань. Встановлено, що на підприємствах слід застосовувати систему моніторингу використання персоналу, що дозволить систематизувати даний процес, підвищити його якість, а також сформувати базу даних для розробки рекомендацій. З’ясовано, що чимало підходів до здійснення моніторингу є трудомісткими, потребують фінансування, не адаптовані до специфіки роботи підприємств. За результатами дослідження удосконалено модель розвитку моніторингу використання персоналу на промислових підприємствах, використання якої дасть змогу впровадити систему моніторингу та вдосконалити даний процес. Впровадження моделі дозволить розробити та покращити систему моніторингу використання персоналу шляхом дотримання набору взаємопов’язаних етапів, застосовувати сучасні підходи до його здійснення, що дозволить спостерігати за результатами діяльності працівників, розробити заходи з метою підвищення результативності їх використання, подолання існуючих проблем, врахувати вплив факторів ринкового середовища. Визначено, що застосування моделі розвитку моніторингу використання персоналу вплине не лише на покращення використання працівників, але й сприятиме зростанню фінансових показників, результатів фінансово-господарської діяльності промислових підприємств в довгостроковому періоді.
Penyelesaian Soal Cerita pada Siswa Diskalkulia ditinjau dari Teori Bruner dengan Metode Drill
Authors: Diva Sadana Aura , Purwaningrum Jayanti Putri
Published: June 2024

Beberapa siswa SD mengalami kesulitan belajar. Diskalkulia adalah ketidakmampuan siswa dalam berhitung. Dengan demikian, upaya yang dapat dilakukan guru ialah menggunakan teori dan metode belajar yang mengarah kepada penanaman konsep yang melibatkan keaktifan siswa. Adapun teori yang dimaksud yaitu Teori Bruner dengan Metode Drill. Belajar menurut Bruner merupakan suatu proses aktif yang memungkinkan manusia untuk mengekplorasi hal yang dianggapnya baru. Sedangkan Metode Drill merupakan penyajian materi yang dilakukan secara berulang. Sehingga tujuan penulisan ini adalah menambah wawasan mengenai penerapan Teori Bruner berbantuan Drill untuk siswa diskalkulia. Adapun metode penulisan yang digunakan merupakan telaah pustaka mengenai diskalkulia, Teori Bruner, dan Metode Drill. Belajar yang dapat melibatkan keaktifan siswa, apalagi untuk siswa diskalkulia yang kesulitan dalam menghitung. Penggunaan teori Bruner berbantu benda konkret dengan metode Drill akan memudahkan siswa dalam belajar terutama penyelesaian soal cerita pada materi Perkalian.
Some elementary school students have learning difficulties. Dyscalculia is a student's inability to count. Thus, efforts that can be made by teachers are to use theories and learning methods that lead to the cultivation of concepts that involve student activity. The theory in question is Bruner's Theory with the Drill Method. According to Bruner, learning is an active process that allows humans to explore things that they consider new. While the Drill Method is a presentation of material that is carried out repeatedly. So the purpose of this paper is to add insight into the application of Drill-assisted Bruner Theory for dyscalculia students. The writing method used is a literature review on dyscalculia, Bruner's theory, and the Drill Method. Learning that can involve student activity, especially for dyscalculia students who have difficulty in counting. The use of Bruner's theory with the help of concrete objects with the Drill method will make it easier for students to learn, especially solving story problems in the Multiplication material.
Pembelajaran Matematika Berbasis Aplikasi Google Classroom pada Materi Bangun Ruang Sisi Datar
Authors: Dewi Risky Pitria , Afriansyah Ekasatya Aldila
Published: June 2024

Pembelajaran daring menggunakan aplikasi Google Classroom tidak berpengaruh terhadap hasil nilai siswa pada pembelajaran matematika. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui analisis pembelajaran matematika berbasis keberanian menggunakan aplikasi Google Classroom pada materi Bangun Ruang Sisi Datar di SMPN 1 Bungbulang. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif. Metode penelitian yang digunakan, yaitu metode analisis deskriptif. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah guru dan siswa kelas VIII di SMPN 1 Bungbulang tahun ajaran 2020/2021 yang berada di Desa Tegallega, Kecamatan Bungbulang Kabupaten Garut yang menemukan satu orang guru dan 5 orang siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara, angket terbuka, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini, yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran yang berani menggunakan aplikasi Google Classroom siswa SMP kelas VIII efektif diterapkan, ditunjukkan dengan nilai harian siswa mencapai KKM yang ditetapkan oleh sekolah dengan perolehan rata-rata nilai siswa 67,7 berada pada kategori cukup baik.
Online learning using the Google Classroom application has no effect on student grades in learning mathematics. This study aims to determine the analysis of courage-based mathematics learning using the Google Classroom application on the material for Quadrilateral at SMPN 1 Bungbulang. The type of research used in this research is qualitative research. The research method used is the descriptive analysis method. The subjects in this study were teachers and students of class VIII at SMPN 1 Bungbulang for the academic year 2020/2021 located in Tegallega Village, Bungbulang District, Garut Regency who found one teacher and 5 students. Data collection techniques used are interviews, open questionnaires, and documentation. Data analysis techniques in this study, namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study showed that learning that dared to use the Google Classroom application for SMP class VIII students were effectively implemented, as indicated by the daily scores of students reaching the KKM set by the school with an average student score of 67.7 in the fairly good category.
Vom beredten Schweigen der Disziplin Erziehungswissenschaft im Umgang mit sexualisierter Gewalt in Geschichte und Gegenwart
Authors: Baader Meike Sophia
Published: June 2024

The article asks how sexualized violence is dealt with in the German Educational Research Association (GERA/DGfE) and the discipline of Educational Science and characterizes this as eloquent silence. The focus is on three aspects in particular: Firstly, the article fundamentally reflects on the problem of silence and presents theoretical considerations on it. Secondly, it identifies structural patterns in how the German Educational Research Association (GERA/DGfE) deals with sexualized violence and, thirdly, asks for criteria for answering the question of whether the topic of sexualized violence has structurally arrived in the discipline and makes suggestions in this regard. The question of structures for dealing with sexualized violence is thus developed in two ways, both retrospectively and prospectively.
Zwischen Aufklärung und Aufarbeitung. Ein Kommentar zur wissenschaftlichen und institutionellen Verantwortung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Erziehungswissenschaft (DGfE) bezüglich sexueller Gewalt in pädagogischen Kontexten
Authors: Windheuser Jeannette
Published: June 2024

On the one hand, the German Educational Research Association (GERA) is a scientific association for the promotion of educational science and therefore, it is not a place of pedagogical practice in the narrower sense. On the other hand, generational relationships between adults and a social structure nevertheless exist within its framework. In addition, its members are professionally active in pedagogically relevant functions, at least through university teaching, and partly also in non-university educational institutions. Against this background, the commentary takes up the GERA-Autumn-conference from November 2023, “Dealing with sexual and sexualized violence in the German Educational Research Association. Consequences, desiderata and prospects”, as an opportunity to reflect on four points: 1) the relationship between reappraisal and educational science in the GERA; 2) the connection between generation and gender as a neuralgic point for the scientific association and educational science; 3) sex education as a (non-)response to sexual violence; and 4) the impossibility to complete reappraisal and educational science.
Wie weiter mit der Aufarbeitung? Bericht über die Pressekonferenz zum Abschlussbericht „Helmut Kentlers Wirken in der Berliner Kinder- und Jugendhilfe“ am 23. Februar 2024 in Berlin
Authors: Kleinau Elke
Published: June 2024

“Child endangerment under public responsibility” was how the Hildesheim research team summarized its 2020 review report on “Helmut Kentler’s work in Berlin’s child and youth welfare system”. On February 23, 2024, the team presented the final report of its subsequent research project at a press conference at the Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family. The results of the research project extend far beyond Helmut Kentler’s work in child and youth welfare in Berlin and can be summarized succinctly as “Child welfare endangerment in public and professional as well as scientific responsibility”.
Forecasting energy demand and efficiency in a smart home environment through advanced ensemble model: Stacking and voting
Authors: Drir Nadia , Kebour Younes
Published: June 2024

Smart homes integrate several sensors to facilitate information exchange and the execution of tasks. In addition, with the development of the Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, the control of appliances and remote devices has become possible. This sensor collects data in real time to closely monitor the devices of a user’s household. The present study employs a machine learning methodology to perform a global analysis of energy consumption and efficiency in smart homes. In This work we propose two advanced ensemble models to improve the performance of energy consumption in smart homes, the first one is a voting ensemble model based on a ranking weight averaging that combines following basic machine learning techniques: decision tree (DT), random forest (RF), and eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGB). The second one is the stacking ensemble model in which the basic models (DT-RF-XGB) are combined through stacked generalization, then uses a secondary layer model or meta-learner (RF) to provide output prediction. The findings obtained show that the proposed ensemble model based on DT-RF-XGB using stacking technique surpasses all other basic algorithms with R2 around 0.9825.
Pervasive Monitoring System for Cervical Dystonia: A Feasibility Study Using 9DOF Sensors
Authors: Brecelj Tilen , Biasizzo Anton , Filipović Tatjana , Laganis Andrej , Leonardis Lea , Šuklje Jan , Petrič Tadej , Blažica Bojan
Published: June 2024

Cervical dystonia, a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions in the neck, presents significant challenges in symptom monitoring due to its fluctuating nature. Current clinical assessments are limited by time constraints and infrequent patient visits. This paper presents the feasibility study of a novel approach to continuous symptom monitoring using a pervasive monitoring system equipped with 9DOF sensors. The system aims to capture the kinematic properties of head movement in patients with cervical dystonia, providing detailed data outside the clinical setting. We outline the development of this system, including the integration of sensors with a mobile application for real-time data logging. Our methodology involves a set of predefined movement protocols, established by practitioners, to standardize data collection. The system’s performance is evaluated using both the sensor data and a reference system, OptiTrack, to ensure accuracy and reliability. Preliminary results confirm the viability of the proposed approach for tracking cervical-dystonia specific head movements.
Assessing Action Processing in Preschool Children: A Systematic Review and Overview of Different Action Tasks
Authors: Maffongelli Laura , Haerms Lea , Paulus Markus , Altvater-Mackensen Nicole
Published: June 2024

Action processing is a crucial aspect of cognition and perception. It provides a window into the way we understand others and learn about the world. During the preschool years, there are significant developments in how children process actions. Here, we systematically review tasks investigating action processing in preschoolers, employing the electronic databases PubMed, Scopus and PsycINFO. We extracted 680 studies on action processing in preschoolers and identified 66 papers that focused on typically developing children. The studies employed various tasks, which we categorized based on their complexity and the cognitive abilities they demand. This review not only sheds light on the intricate developmental nuances of action processing during the preschool period but also serves as a valuable resource for researchers. By providing insights into the emergence of different ways how children process actions, it aids in selecting appropriate tasks for investigating action-related skills in preschool children.
Effect of Salicylic Acid on the gene expression of FnbA and FnbB genes in Staphylococcus hominis
Authors: Abdulqader Halah Ahmed , Abood Zainab Hekmatt
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND: Staphylococcus hominis is an opportunistic pathogen that expresses surface proteins, which are adhesive proteins that play a major role in biofilm formation. Biofilm is a protective layer that provides S. hominis bacteria with greater antibiotic resistance and promotes its adherence to biomedical surfaces, facilitating its entry into the bloodstream. OBJECTIVE: This research aimed to investigate the activity of Salicylic Acid (SA) and its effect on the gene expression of biofilm genes (FnbA and FnbB genes). METHODS: A total of 150 blood specimens were collected from patients. The specimens were cultured in broth media of the BacT/ALERT® system and subcultured on blood and chocolate agar. Bacteria were detected using the VITEK2 system. FnbA and FnbB genes were detected using PCR. The broth microdilution method performed the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of Salicylic acid (SA) on S. hominis isolates with both genes. Detection of the gene expression levels of FnbA and FnbB genes was assessed using Real-Time PCR(RT-PCR). RESULTS: The results showed that out of the 150 specimens collected, 35 were S. hominis. The detection of S. hominis bacteria was performed by PCR amplification of two genes FnbA and FnbB and showed 100% and 17.14% of isolates were positive for genes FnbA and FnbB, respectively. The expression of FnbA and FnbB genes was decreased in samples treated with SA compared with untreated ones. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, there is a significant impact of SA on the prevention of biofilm formation of S. hominis through the suppression of gene expression, specifically FnbA and FnbB. This could enhance susceptibility to antimicrobial treatments. However, more research is required to determine whether SA leads to the selection of resistant bacteria.
Using Wikidata lexemes and items to generate text from abstract representations
Authors: Morshed Mahir
Published: June 2024

Ninai/Udiron, a living function-based natural language generation system, uses knowledge in Wikidata lexemes and items to transform abstract representations of factual statements into human-readable text. The combined system first produces syntax trees based on those abstract representations (Ninai) and then yields sentences from those syntax trees (Udiron). The system relies on information about individual lexical units and links to the concepts those units represent, as well as rules encoded in various types of functions to which users may contribute, to make decisions about words, phrases, and other morphemes to use and how to arrange them. Various system design choices work toward using the information in Wikidata lexemes and items efficiently and effectively, making different components individually contributable and extensible, and making the overall resultant outputs from the system expectable and analyzable. These targets accompany the intentions for Ninai/Udiron to ultimately power the Abstract Wikipedia project as well as be hosted on the Wikifunctions project.
A new method for identification of traditional Chinese medicine constitution based on tongue features with machine learning
Authors: Zhao Mei , Zhou Hengyu , Wang Jing , Liu Yongyue , Zhang Xiaoqing
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND: The theory of Chinese medicine (TCM) constitution contributes to the optimisation of individualised healthcare programmes. However, at present, TCM constitution identification mainly relies on inefficient questionnaires with subjective bias. Efficient and accurate TCM constitution identification can play an important role in individualised medicine and healthcare. OBJECTIVE: Building an efficient model for identifying traditional Chinese medicine constitutions using objective tongue features and machine learning techniques. METHODS: The DS01-A device was applied to collect tongue images and extract features. We trained and evaluated five machine learning models: Support Vector Machine (SVM), Decision Tree (DT), Random Forest (RF), LightGBM (LGBM), and CatBoost (CB). Among these, we selected the model with the best performance as the base classifier for constructing our heterogeneous ensemble learning model. Using various performance metrics, including classification accuracy, precision, recall, F1 score, and area under curve (AUC), to comprehensively evaluate model performance. RESULTS: A total of 1149 tongue images were obtained and 45 features were extracted, forming dataset 1. RF, LGBM, and CB were selected as the base learners for the RLC-Stacking. On dataset 1, RLC-Stacking1 achieved an accuracy of 0.8122, outperforming individual classifiers. After feature selection, the classification accuracy of RLC-Stacking2 improved to 0.8287, an improvement of 0.00165 compared to RLC-Stacking1. RLC-Stacking2 achieved an accuracy exceeding 0.85 for identifying each TCM constitution type, indicating excellent identification performance. CONCLUSION: The study provides a reliable method for the accurate and rapid identification of TCM constitutions and can assist clinicians in tailoring individualized medical treatments based on personal constitution types and guide daily health care. The information extracted from tongue images serves as an effective marker for objective TCM constitution identification.
An optimized filter design approach for enhancing imaging quality in industrial linear accelerator
Authors: Chen Gang , Zhang Zehuan , Xu Shuo , Jiang Shibo , Liu Ximing , Tang Peng , Li Songyuan , Xiang Xincheng
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND:

The polychromatic X-rays generated by a linear accelerator (Linac) often result in noticeable hardening artifacts in images, posing a significant challenge to accurate defect identification. To address this issue, a simple yet effective approach is to introduce filters at the radiation source outlet. However, current methods are often empirical, lacking scientifically sound metrics.

OBJECTIVE:

This study introduces an innovative filter design method that optimizes filter performance by balancing the impact of ray intensity and energy on image quality.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Firstly, different spectra under various materials and thicknesses of filters were obtained using GEometry ANd Tracking (Geant4) simulation. Subsequently, these spectra and their corresponding incident photon counts were used as input sources to generate different reconstructed images. By comprehensively comparing the intensity differences and noise in images of defective and non-defective regions, along with considering hardening indicators, the optimal filter was determined.

RESULTS:

The optimized filter was applied to a Linac-based X-ray computed tomography (CT) detection system designed for identifying defects in graphite materials within high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTR), with defect dimensions of 2 mm. After adding the filter, the hardening effect reduced by 22%, and the Defect Contrast Index (DCI) reached 3.226.

CONCLUSION:

The filter designed based on the parameters of Average Difference (AD) and Defect Contrast Index (DCI) can effectively improve the quality of defect images.
PRODUCTIVE ZAKAT AND WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT FOR INCLUSIVE ECONOMY: SHARIA ECONOMIC LAW AND SOCIAL FIQH IN INDONESIA
Authors: Saadah Chuzaimatus , Salsabila Az Zahra Aulya , Khalimah Dwi
Published: June 2024

Women significantly contribute to the national economy through their Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) roles. However, they face inadequate support from government and private sectors in accessing formal financial services. This research addresses the gap in gender-inclusive financial support by exploring the potential of productive Zakat within the framework of Sharia Economic Law in Indonesia and social fiqh. The study aims to evaluate how productive Zakat can mitigate gender inequality and promote economic inclusion for women. A qualitative methodology with a normative approach was employed to address this issue, utilizing the social fiqh paradigm for analysis. As a legal product, the findings reveal that fiqh evolves with societal changes. Social realities, such as the discrimination women face in accessing financial resources, necessitate the adaptive allocation of Zakat. Precisely, dedicating Zakat to women reflects their unique economic challenges and highlights the need for specialized management structures to distribute productive Zakat effectively. This study contributes to the existing literature by demonstrating the practical application of Sharia Economic Law in Indonesia and social fiqh in addressing contemporary gender disparities in economic participation. The novelty lies in proposing a structured and professional management system for productive Zakat to empower women, fostering economic inclusivity.
Penyelesaian Sengketa Aparatur Sipil Negara : Studi Kasus Surat Keterangan Bupati Dompu
Authors: Kurniawan Itok Dwi
Published: June 2024

Sengketa kepegawaian tergolong dalam sengketa administrasi negara atau biasa disebut Sengketa Tata Usaha Negara. Sengketa ini terjadi akibat dikeluarkan suatu keputusan tata usaha negara (KTUN) yang dirasa merugikan pihak terkait. Salah satu duduk sengketanya pada penerbitan SK (Surat Keterangan) yang pada isinya merugikan beberapa pihak seperti sengketa yang terjadi di Kota Dompu atas keluarnya SK Bupati Dompu tentang penghapusan nama CPNS yang telah lulus seleksi. Penelitian ini ditujukan untuk mengkaji terkait sengketa kepegawaian yang terjadi di Kota Dompu serta untuk menjelaskan terkait penyelesaian sengketa kepegawaian yang terjadi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian normatif dengan meneliti bahan hukum primer, bahan hukum sekunder, dan bahan hukum tersier. Adapun pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini, yaitu pendekatan kasus dan konseptual untuk memperoleh gambaran atas pertimbangan hukum ideal yang dapat diterapkan dalam putusan agar bersesuaian dengan peraturan perundang-undangan maupun yurisprudensi.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : Tantangan Dalam Pembelajaran Kewarganegaraan
Authors: Labobar Julianus
Published: June 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in civic learning at Junior High School 2 Sentani faces significant challenges. Data bias, inadequate infrastructure and human resources, and reliance on AI must be addressed to ensure that the use of AI in education can improve learning quality without compromising civic education's core values. This study examines the challenges of artificial intelligence in civic learning at Junior High School 2 Sentani —using qualitative methods with data collection techniques through interviews and participatory observation in this study. The results found that AI plays an essential role in education by helping teachers create test questions, assess student assignments quickly and accurately, and provide personalized feedback, thus improving efficiency and objectivity. The conclusion that can be drawn is that using artificial intelligence (AI) in civic learning at Junior High School 2 Sentani can enhance the efficiency and personalization of education but cannot replace the vital role of teachers. Teachers remain essential in providing guidance, building interpersonal relationships, and providing emotional support that AI cannot provide.
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Authors: Козак Євген
Published: June 2024

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