bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modeling of the processes of development of gas condensate fields in the depletion mode
Authors:   «OilGasScientificResearchProject» Institute, SOCAR, Baku, Azerbaijan, Feyzullayev Kh. A. , Khalilov M. S. ,   Baku State University, Baku, Azerbaijan, Damirov A. A. ,   Lankaran State University, Lankaran, Azerbaijan
Published: January 2025

Based on mathematical modeling under the influence of capillary and gravitational forces of condensate operating in depletion mode, settling in the gas-condensate layer, as a result of redistribution in height, the formation of a technogenic-condensate flow at the gas-water boundary and the production of condensate by a horizontal well drilled into it were studied. Initially, when exploiting a gas condensate formation with a five-point production well, the nature of the distribution of reservoir pressure and phases along the height, the time of formation of technogenic condensate and the interval of its location along the height of the gas field were determined. In the second case, the process of water exposure was realized by exploiting the formation with production wells to remove condensate with a horizontal well drilled into a technogenic condensate deposit. Mining wells reveal the productive height of the formation in two ways: in the first case from the upper part, in the second case from the lower part, and after entering the condensate flow, the horizontal well is introduced into operation. Exposure to water ends at 98% dilution of the horizontal well product. The results of calcuıations show that the formation of technogenic condensate at the water-gas interface in the reservoir depletion mode is the result of the segregation process. The greatest effect in increasing the condensate yield of a horizontal well drilled into a technogenic condensate field is achieved by pumping water from the upper part of the formation.

Keywords: gas-condensate reservoir; segregation process; technogenic condensate fringe; horizontal well; condensate recovery coefficient.
cological and geochemical peculiarities of naturally growing woody plants in the mid-mountainous conditions of the Valvalachai-Gusarchai interfluve area (northeastern slope of the southeastern part of the Greater Caucasus, Azerbaijan)
Authors:   Baku State University, Baku, Azerbaijan, Guliyev I. F.
Published: January 2025

The article deals with the ecological and geochemical peculiarities of naturally growing woody plants in the mid-mountainous conditions of the Valvalachai-Gusarchai interfluve area located on the northeastern slope of the Greater Caucasus. Comparing the average mass of elements in woody-shrub vegetation shows that some species of plants are distinguished by higher content of some elements). Hornbeam is characterized by larger amounts of Cr, Co, Pb, beech by Ni, Cu, and oak by Zn among the woody plants. Beech is distinguished by minimal amounts of Cr. Minimal amounts of Co, Ni, Cu, Zn are characteristic of birch, Pb of oak. The lowest amounts of Cr, Ni, Zn, Pb are observed in the hazelnut tree. The amount of cobalt in this tree is slightly higher. Ratios between maximal and minimal amounts are statistically reliable. The comparative analysis of the intensity of biological absorption of elements in terrestrial plant and woody-shrub vegetation of the landscape showed a significantly weaker level of absorption of all studied elements (except Cr) by woody-shrub vegetation. The absorption intensity of chromium is close to the absorption intensity of terrestrial vegetation. So, Cu, Zn, Pb move from intensive absorption order to moderate absorption order in terrestrial vegetation, and depending on plant species, their absorption intensity decreases by 5.3-9.0, 9-18 and 2.2-5.3 times, respectively. Ni is characterized by medium absorption intensity in terrestrial vegetation and woody shrub vegetation, but absorption intensity is 1.3-3.5 times lower in woody vegetation. Cobalt moves from moderate absorption in terrestrial vegetation to weak absorption in woody-shrub vegetation (with 7.5-12 times decrease in absorption intensity).

Keywords: ecological and geochemical peculiarities; northeastern slope of the Greater Caucasus; naturally growing woody plants; chemical elements (Cr, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Pb).
Fall emigration patterns of Pascagoula River, Mississippi, gulf sturgeons, Acipenser desotoi
Authors: Draper Austin J , Andres Michael J , Greenheck Elizabeth M , Peterson Mark S , Wu Wei
Published: January 2025

Habitat restoration can be used to aid recovery of a threatened species, but without prior knowledge of the movement patterns of the species, restoration can be ineffective. Gulf Sturgeon (Acipenser desotoi) movements have been poorly quantified in some parts of their geographic distribution including within the Northern Gulf of Mexico where natural and anthropogenic changes are occurring and restoration is needed. Here we describe fall emigration patterns of Pascagoula River, Mississippi, Gulf Sturgeon using acoustic telemetry. Specifically, we quantify the direction, timing, and travel rate for emigrations and used Bayesian models to describe how environmental factors influence these variables. We found that Gulf Sturgeon emigrated to nearshore and alongshore habitats more than previously thought, including outside of federally designated habitat. Emigration travel rate was influenced by the magnitude of temperature change during the fall. Furthermore, we found that the size of the fish and the direction traveled effected the rate of emigration with smaller individuals and fish traveling eastward having a slower travel rate. Emigrations eastward were slower, potentially due to numerous bathymetric features (i.e., dredged channels) acting as obstacles during travel. Overall, this study describes emigration patterns of Gulf Sturgeon that can be used to make informed decisions when altering or restoring waters designated as critical habitat for the species.
Ergonomi ve Biyofilik Tasarım İlkelerinin İlişkisinin Kütüphane Tasarımı Üzerinden Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Kalay Turgut
Published: January 2025

Bu çalışma, biyofilik tasarımın ergonomik risk faktörlerini azaltmasının kütüphane tasarımı üzerinden incelenmesini konu almaktadır. Çalışma, biyofilik tasarım ilkelerinin ergonomik risk faktörlerini azaltarak kullanıcıların refahını arttırdığına dikkat çekmek, kütüphane tasarımını biyofilik tasarım ilkeleri kapsamında sistematik şekilde incelemek ve biyofilik kütüphane tasarımı hakkında yönelim belirlemek için betimleyici bir çalışma olması bakımından önem taşımaktadır. Bu çalışma, biyofilik tasarımın yalnızca ergonomik risk faktörlerini azaltmadığı aynı zamanda zihinsel ve fiziksel sağlığını iyileştirdiğini ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Kütüphanenin biyofilik tasarım ilkeleri bakımından analiz edilmesi için doküman analizi tercih edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgularla, kütüphanenin doğayla etkileşimindeki eksiklikler ve ergonomik risk faktörleri tespit edilmiş ve bunların iyileştirilmesi için biyofilik tasarım ilkeleri kapsamında önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Herramientas de Inteligencia Artificial en el Apoyo Educativo para Estudiantes con Necesidades Educativas Especiales (NEE) en Diferentes Discapacidades
Authors: Díaz Vera Janeth Pilar , Pulley Cajamarca Jamil Josué , Navarrete Llaguno Paola Salomé
Published: January 2025

Este estudio tiene como objetivo evaluar la eficacia y percepción de las herramientas de inteligencia artificial (IA) en el apoyo educativo para estudiantes con Necesidades Educativas Especiales (NEE) y diversas discapacidades. El enfoque de la investigación es exploratorio y aplicado, utilizando un diseño descriptivo y cuantitativo. Se recolectaron datos a través de encuestas estructuradas aplicadas a una muestra intencional de 15 estudiantes de la carrera de Tecnologías de la Información de la Universidad de Guayaquil, quienes presentan diferentes tipos y grados de discapacidad. Estos instrumentos fueron aplicados según las necesidades específicas de los estudiantes, utilizando herramientas como Hetah.net para traducir a lengua de señas y lectores inmersivos de Microsoft Form para estudiantes con discapacidades visuales y físicas. El análisis de los datos se realizó mediante estadísticas descriptivas, de frecuencia, comparativo y correlacional. Los resultados indicaron que las herramientas de IA son percibidas como un apoyo significativo para el aprendizaje, mejorando la accesibilidad y adaptabilidad en el proceso educativo. Sin embargo, se identificaron desafíos relacionados con la necesidad de mayor capacitación tanto para estudiantes como para docentes. A pesar de las limitaciones de la muestra, los hallazgos sugieren que las herramientas de IA tienen un gran potencial para fomentar la inclusión educativa. Se concluye que es esencial un enfoque integrado que considere tanto las capacidades tecnológicas como la formación de los usuarios para maximizar el impacto positivo de estas herramientas.
Derecho a la integridad en personas privadas de libertad en doble vulnerabilidad mediante Hábeas Corpus, jurisprudencia ecuatoriana 2023
Authors: Laines Álvarez Yolanda María , Ochoa Aguilar Maritza Judith , Valarezo Enríquez Gissela María , Aguilar Ochoa Silvia Mayte
Published: January 2025

Este estudio se enfoca en la jurisprudencia de la Corte Constitucional del Ecuador en relación con el derecho a la integridad personal y el hábeas corpus como medida de protección para las personas privadas de libertad, especialmente aquellas en situaciones de doble vulnerabilidad. Se identificó como problema jurídico la falta de criterios claros en la aplicación de esta garantía jurisdiccional, debido a que los jueces no consideran integralmente las circunstancias para prevenir la vulneración de derechos. Como parte de la metología de investigación se empleó el método de estudio de caso, mediante el cual se examinó esta problemática a través de la jurisprudencia de la Corte Constitucional sobre la violación del derecho a la integridad de las personas privadas de la libertad que presentan una doble vulnerabilidad. Un aspecto crucial de este estudio es la ponderación de derechos en personas privadas de libertad en situaciones de doble vulnerabilidad. La Corte Constitucional del Ecuador ha incorporado varios elementos de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos para proteger la integridad personal mediante esta garantía jurisdiccional. Además, en sus fallos, se analizan las circunstancias para evitar cualquier vulneración de los derechos de los privados de libertad, garantizando que sus derechos sean tutelados y aplicados correctamente por los jueces constitucionales. Por lo tanto, los jueces deben aplicar de manera adecuada el principio de ponderación para garantizar una mejor aplicación de esta acción constitucional y el Estado debe buscar una política penitenciaria más efectiva.
¿Ausencia o abandono del Estado? Análisis de las prácticas de regeneración urbana en sectores populares de la ciudad de Santiago
Authors: Durán Pereira Andrés
Published: January 2025

Ante el cúmulo de problemas de convivencia, inseguridad y violencia detectados en los denominados barrios “vulnerables” y “críticos” de la ciudad de Santiago, cierta literatura especializada ha llegado a la conclusión de que es la ausencia de Estado lo que permitiría explicar las situaciones más complejas que afectan la integración social y la calidad de vida de los habitantes. En este contexto, el presente artículo problematiza dicha tesis, generando un análisis sobre las estrategias de regeneración urbana que se han desarrollado desde los años 2000 en nuestro país, examinando la experiencia de profesionales que se han vinculado cotidianamente con los sectores populares. En particular, el artículo permite visualizar tres elementos que la tesis de la ausencia de Estado no ha atendido suficientemente: a) la profunda desconfianza institucional que manifiestan los habitantes respecto de las iniciativas de intervención; b) las estrategias de producción de confianza que las iniciativas de intervención deben desarrollar; c) el abandono institucional que operaría como efecto de una tensa pero histórica relación entre el Estado y los sectores populares. El artículo concluye que la perspectiva del “abandono institucional” permite una comprensión más compleja del fenómeno, habilitando historizar las dificultades experimentadas, al mismo tiempo que ofrece la posibilidad de preguntarnos por el tipo de sociedad que guían las iniciativas del Estado.
Autocracias globalizadas y democracias en crisis
Authors: Torres Alonso Eduardo
Published: January 2025

La globalización es un proceso económico y político. No se entiende sin esa doble dimensión. En la actualidad, se registra un incremento de gobiernos autocráticos que hacen ver la crisis de la democracia liberal. El llamado retroceso democrático o democratic backsliding existe, teniendo a líderes carismáticos y que apelan al pueblo como el modelo de gobernante. Los efectos de esto son globales, como lo fueron los de la tercera ola de la democratización, aunque en sentido contrario: restricción de libertades y captura del Estado.
Perspectivas sociales de la apropiación del espacio público y sus usos a partir del comercio informal en el barrio Aeropuerto de la ciudad de Cúcuta
Authors: Ortiz García Edward Jaime , Chacón Arias Nazly Paola , Laverde Flórez Jessica Paola
Published: January 2025

Este artículo contiene los resultados de una investigación realizada sobre las perspectivas sociales de las personas acerca de las diversas formas de uso y apropiación del espacio público, a partir de la informalidad en el barrio Aeropuerto de la ciudad de San José de Cúcuta, Norte de Santander. La ubicación fronteriza de Cúcuta y su carácter comercial, son factores determinantes que la sitúan como una de las ciudades con los más altos índices de informalidad del país. Así mismo, la limitación de la economía, el desempleo y la migración han acelerado el incremento de dicho fenómeno, convirtiéndose en un medio de subsistencia y en una práctica accesible. Se logró conocer y comprender, desde las experiencias de los habitantes, comerciantes y transeúntes, de qué manera el comercio informal ha configurado las condiciones del espacio urbano y cuál ha sido su impacto. Lo más evidente es el notable deterioro físico, la construcción de símbolos de apego y posesión, los constantes conflictos por la apropiación del espacio y, a su vez, una pérdida de la verdadera funcionalidad de éste como escenario de socialización e integración.
Propuesta de áreas de Influencia y gestión en red para establecimientos de salud primaria en Coyhaique mediante análisis territorial
Authors: Caro Mansilla Pablo
Published: January 2025

El crecimiento poblacional de la ciudad de Coyhaique y el aumento de las atenciones en los establecimientos de Atención Primaria de Salud (APS) han impulsado la construcción de un nuevo Centro de Salud Familiar (CESFAM). Este nuevo CESFAM requiere una reconfiguración de las áreas de influencia previamente definidas. Para abordar este desafío, se realizó un análisis territorial basado en el Modelo Gravitacional de Huff. Este mapa sirvió como herramienta en un proceso de mapeo colectivo con expertos/as, adoptando un enfoque experiencial que integra salud, territorio y determinantes sociales de la salud. El resultado permitió identificar nuevas áreas de influencia para los establecimientos APS, con una perspectiva urbano-territorial que incluyó a la población fuera del límite urbano, en un radio de 10 kilómetros.
Mapas de cobertura de tiempo de respuesta: Integración de tecnologías geográficas al modelo de gestión del SAMU Metropolitano de Chile
Authors: Venegas Avilés Oscar
Published: January 2025

Se analiza la cobertura geográfica del modelo de Tiempo de Respuesta del sistema extrahospitalario perteneciente al Centro Metropolitano de Atención Prehospitalaria de Alta Complejidad en la Región Metropolitana de Chile, específicamente el SAMU Metropolitano. Este enfoque está alineado con una planificación estratégica que integra diversas iniciativas dentro de un proceso de normalización institucional. Las acciones derivadas de este proceso han generado una serie de análisis innovadores y diversos, sustentados en datos estadísticos oficiales y en la ubicación precisa de recursos críticos, como las bases que albergan las ambulancias. El objetivo principal de esta investigación fue iniciar el desarrollo de un proyecto de Red de Bases de Intervención, cuyo propósito es mitigar las disparidades en la cobertura de respuesta dentro de la región. Este proyecto busca definir, a partir de los parámetros de tiempo de respuesta, el verdadero alcance geográfico del Centro Metropolitano de Atención Prehospitalaria. En este contexto, el artículo describe el desarrollo de dos mapas clave. El primero ilustra los intervalos de tiempo de respuesta, y el segundo muestra el tiempo de respuesta con un intervalo máximo de 8 minutos. Cabe destacar que ambos mapas se centran en la respuesta a patologías tiempo-dependientes, un criterio fundamental en los sistemas de emergencia.
La Semana Valdiviana y su impacto en la identidad local: Un análisis del patrimonio inmaterial y la comercialización de la festividad
Authors: Carrasco Olmedo Fernanda , Gómez Navarro Ailin , Morales Beltrán Alen , Araneda Valentina
Published: January 2025

La Semana Valdiviana es un hito cultural que conmemora el aniversario de la fundación de la ciudad de Valdivia, ofreciendo diversas actividades culturales cuyo objetivo principal es fortalecer la identidad multicultural e histórica de la ciudad. Sin embargo, surge la pregunta: ¿realmente contribuye a fortalecer dicha identidad? ¿O la comercialización de la festividad, al promover productos de consumo masivo, limita el desarrollo del patrimonio local como base de la identidad valdiviana? A partir de estas interrogantes, el presente estudio, desde una perspectiva antropológica y geográfica, busca analizar la carga identitaria que esta festividad reproduce en los valdivianos y cómo ha evolucionado a lo largo del tiempo. Para ello, se emplean métodos como la etnografía, entrevistas y georeferenciación, con el fin de comprender el orgullo que sienten los habitantes de Valdivia por la celebración y cómo esta ha transformado su identidad, pasando de ser una simple semana de festividades a un fenómeno cultural más amplio y significativo.
Distribución y accesibilidad a equipamientos urbanos educativos en la ciudad de Calama: Desafíos para una planificación sostenible
Authors: Cortés Salinas Alejandro , Guerrero González Jacqueline , Rojas Symmes Loreto
Published: January 2025

La localización, distribución y accesibilidad de los equipamientos urbanos básicos, como los establecimientos educativos, representa hoy un desafío de ordenamiento territorial para promover ciudades más sostenibles y con mejor calidad de vida. Este trabajo analiza el caso de la ciudad de Calama (norte de Chile) y cómo la distribución de estos equipamientos genera un patrón de organización contrario al enfoque sostenible, en un contexto de crecimiento urbano acelerado, alta concentración de hogares de altos ingresos en barrios cada vez más alejados del centro y altas tasas de motorización. Para ello, se contrastan los niveles de accesibilidad geográfica, medidos a partir del análisis de redes de transporte y los viajes registrados en la última Encuesta Origen Destino de la ciudad con motivos educacionales. Los resultados dan cuenta que, aunque la centralidad de la ciudad concentra la oferta de equipamientos, generando altos niveles de accesibilidad para todos los modos de transporte, un número creciente de establecimientos escolares se localiza en zonas de expansión urbana, alejadas físicamente de los hogares de los estudiantes. Esto genera bajos niveles de accesibilidad para modos no motorizados y aumenta la dependencia del automóvil privado. Finalmente, el artículo destaca la necesidad de utilizar medidas de accesibilidad complementarias a las hoy existentes en distintos repositorios públicos, que puedan entregar información desagregada a nivel territorial inferior a la comuna (barrios o manzanas), que permitan identificar adecuadamente las brechas de equidad y evaluar el cumplimiento de los estándares de calidad de vida y bienestar urbano en la planificación y provisión equitativo de equipamientos urbanos.
Belas Kasihan Kendiri: Satu Kajian Kualitatif Pengalaman Guru di Sarawak
Authors: Leng Chan Siaw , Assim Mohamad Ibrani Shahrimin Adam , Peng Lim Fong
Published: January 2025

Apabila emosi negatif dibiarkan dan tidak diselesaikan, ia sentiasa dilihat sebagai penyumbang utama kepada perasaan tertekan dan sindrom burnout yang dialami oleh guru. Konstruk belas kasihan kendiri dikatakan mampu mengenalpasti kedua-dua emosi negatif dan positif dalam diri individu. Belas kasihan kendiri juga digambarkan mampu meningkatkan kesejahteraan psikologikal guru. Walau bagaimanapun, konstruk belas kasihan ini baru mula diberi perhatian di Malaysia dan kurang dikaji secara kualitatif. Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk meneroka dan memahami pengalaman secara subjektif guru, dengan mengambil pandangan yang mendalam tentang intipati faktor penyumbang belas kasihan kendiri. Reka bentuk kajian kualitatif konsensual (CQR) telah diaplikasikan dengan menggunakan temu bual mendalam dan berstruktur separa untuk mengumpul data. Tujuh orang guru telah ditemubual dan setiap temu bual mengambil masa selama 60 minit. Data kajian dianalisis dengan menggunakan kaedah pengekodan terbuka (open coding) untuk mengenalpasti tema-tema yang timbul menerusi data mentah yang diperolehi daripada responden. Hasil kajian menunjukkan lima tema faktor penyumbang belas kasihan kendiri iaitu: (a) mendapatkan bantuan, (b) belajar daripada pengalaman orang lain, (c) mengenalpasti kebolehan kendiri, (d) perasaan syukur dan maaf, dan (e) mengenalpasti tekanan kendiri. Implikasi yang melibatkan kesihatan mental dan emosi guru, pengamal psikoterapi, dan pembuat polisi turut dibincangkan.
The Effectiveness of Android-Based Science Learning Model to Increase Student Learning Outcomes
Authors: Khotima Deka Ayu , Su’ad Su’ad , Santoso Santoso , Pratama Hendri
Published: January 2025

The objectives of this study are: 1) to analyze the need for an android-based science learning model to improve learning outcomes; 2) to design an android-based science learning model to improve learning outcomes; 3) to analyze the feasibility of an android-based science learning model to improve learning outcomes; 4) analyzing the effectiveness of the android-based science learning model to improve learning outcomes. This study uses Research and Development (R&D). The data analysis techniques are analysis of pre-test and post-test results, model feasibility analysis and effectiveness. The results of this study are described in a needs analysis, model design, feasibility test and effectiveness test. Needs analysis shows that there is a need for an appropriate learning model to improve students' science learning outcomes. Hence, the android-based science learning model is used. The model design uses ten steps of research with its products, namely guidebooks and android-based learning applications. Feasibility test with N-Gain test. The feasibility test with the Expert Judgment Test consists of media, material, and learning experts. Test the effectiveness with homogeneity, normality, and t-tests. The homogeneity test of the significance value of student learning outcomes is 0.151> the value of = 0.05 then H0 is accepted. The normality test has a significance value of more than 0.05, so it is normally distributed. T-test, using paired samples t-test, obtained a significance value (2 tailed) 0.000 <0.005.
Push where it moves: Factors affecting engagement of homeless young people in employment, education and training, according to support staff
Authors: Pescod Marc , Gander Emily
Published: January 2025

Aims

The difficulties faced by homeless young people (HYP) are complex and overlapping, such as inadequate support networks, mental health issues and domestic abuse. It is therefore important to identify the specific circumstances informing HYP’s relationship with employment, education or training (EET). HYP are less likely to be EET than their housed peers and face significant barriers to engaging with EET (Dibb et al., 2019). Being not in employment education or training (NEET) significantly affects future employment, financial stability and health outcomes (Coles et al., 2010). This study aimed to develop an understanding of the barriers and facilitators, and their systemic impact on HYP accessing EET.

Method

Thematic analysis (TA; Braun & Clarke, 2006) was used to explore qualitative interviews with nine staff members working with HYP in supported accommodation provider Centrepoint.

Findings

The findings are organised into two broad themes: Motivation toward EET/NEET and Contextual Factors. Using Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Model (2005), Contextual Factors is separated into Individual, Microsystem and Exosystem Factors.

Conclusions

The findings are used to consider how professionals working with HYP might support them to move closer to engaging with EET. Tony Ryle’s phrase, push where it moves, is drawn upon – this key principle of Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) (Ryle & Kerr, 2001), suggests practitioners focus their therapeutic efforts in areas where their patients show potential for change or movement, rather than pushing against those areas where there is rigidity or resistance. Push where it moves is used to conceptualise the ways participants felt they might best encourage HYP towards EET.
The Educational Psychology Consultation and assessment role with bilingual learners through the lens of Gaelicmedium Education service delivery
Authors: Bennett Stephanie
Published: January 2025

This article is a literature review and reflection on how an English-speaking Educational Psychologist (EP) without Gaelic language approached the challenge of identifying and supporting learners’ Additional Support Needs (ASN) in Gaelic-medium Education (GME) settings. Literature regarding bilingual learning and language acquisition is reviewed and discussed in the context of GME, identifying factors to consider primarily in Consultation and interpreting assessment information including orthography, distributed vocabulary, code-switching, and working memory. Implications for EP practice are considered, including the importance of knowing the evidence base regarding bilingual children and young people with ASN when facilitating discussions to support families and professionals regarding a suitable education and support for the child or young person. The importance of providing equitable service to bilingual learners and the challenges in providing this are discussed.
‘Going into placement, I went back into the closet’: Exploring the experience of being a queer trainee Educational Psychologist on placement
Authors: Caller Connor , Douglas Lorna
Published: January 2025

The experiences of educational psychologists from minority demographics can offer valuable insights to improve practice. This article aims to provoke thought and discussion on the systemic occurrence of hidden queer identities within education by drawing from the authors’ own experiences as insider researchers. Through informal peer supervision, the authors explored how their queer identities impacted their new roles as Trainee Educational Psychologists (TEPs). The authors endeavour to replicate these authentic discussions throughout the article by using extracts from their text history, as well as data generated from their discussions. Together, this data was used to craft a critically reflective narrative through which their lived experiences were analysed within the wider Scottish education context through identified discussion themes. The authors aimed to raise awareness about the impact of these identified factors on their professional development as TEPs and the importance of recognising and engaging with the diversity of positionalities that exist within the queer community. An argument for the role of Educational Psychologists (EPs) in supporting queer individuals is discussed, highlighting the impact of the current education system on both queer pupils and professionals.
Effects of Static Magnetic Fields on Metabolic Diseases
Authors: Lu Shiyu , Wang Junjun , Zhang Xin
Published: January 2025

Review
Effects of Static Magnetic Fields on Metabolic Diseases

Shiyu Lu 1,2, Junjun Wang 1,* and Xin Zhang 1,2,*

1 High Magnetic Field Laboratory, CAS Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, China
2 Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
* Correspondence: junjunwang1222@hmfl.ac.cn (J.W.); xinzhang@hmfl.ac.cn (X.Z.)

Received: 1 December 2024; Revised: 11 December 2024; Accepted: 26 December 2024; Published: 8 January 2025

Abstract: Metabolic diseases encompass a range of disorders resulting from disruptions in amino acid, glucose, lipid, or energy homeostasis. In recent years, there has been increasing recognition among researchers that static magnetic fields (SMFs) can have diverse effects on certain metabolic diseases. Cellular and animal studies indicate that SMFs elicit markedly different responses in animals, depending on whether they are healthy or have pathological conditions. Notably, several studies have reported that SMFs with specific parameters could have beneficial effects in mice with diabetes, fatty liver disease, and cancer. However, the safety threshold for SMF exposure appears to be significantly lower in mice with severe metabolic diseases, such as severe diabetes or alcoholic liver disease, compared to healthy mice. Furthermore, the SMF direction is also an indispensable factor in regulating pathological conditions involving cell proliferation. This review aims to summarize the impact of SMFs on prevalent metabolic diseases, including diabetes, fatty liver disease, and cancer, explore their potential mechanisms, and address the factors contributing to the inconsistent findings in the literature. The goal is to provide a foundation for the future development of SMFs as non-invasive, highly penetrative physical approaches for diagnosing and treating metabolic disorders.
The Factors That Make Education High Performing—Take Finland for Example
Authors: Chen Hang
Published: January 2025

High-performing education aims to achieve excellence, equity and efficiency. Finnish education, known for its outstanding performance and philosophy, is globally recognized. But the factors behind its success are also complicated. The prosperous economy provides sufficient financial support for Finnish education, allowing the government to invest more in the construction of educational infrastructure, the upgrading of teaching equipment, teacher training and student financial aid. Meanwhile, the Finnish government's policies lay the foundation for high-performing, equal, and inclusive education. This includes providing free early school, basic and secondary education, as well as providing necessary support and resources for students with special needs. All children have equal access to education. Finally, the Finnish education system has been able to be highly regarded globally, in large part due to highly educated teaching personnel. The high standard of educational background and professional training ensure that Finnish teachers can provide high-quality teaching. The continuing teaching education enables teachers to adapt well to various changes and ensures the effectiveness of teaching. In summary, the success of Finnish education stems from its heavy investment in education, its policy guarantee of educational equality, and its emphasis on the high-quality teacher education. These factors work together to create an efficient, inclusive and student-centred education system contributing to the outstanding performance of Finnish students in global competition. Through the analysis of these factors, this article aims to figure out the reasons behind its success, to offer some insights for global education.
Determinants for Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Japan
Authors: Huang Yizhi
Published: January 2025

Like most Asian countries, Japan attaches great importance elementary education. Secondary education in Japan is a critical stage in the educational journey of students. It plays a significant role in shaping their academic and personal development, as well as preparing them for future career opportunities. This literature review aims to examine the factors that impact secondary education in Japan from two aspects, the macro level and micro level. The macro level includes the national investment in education. While the micro level includes factors such as family investment, student motivation, and teacher’s well-being about their work and their career development. Through analyzing the data from PISA and the previous researches, the writer of this paper finds that the performance of secondary education in Japan is affected by both the macro factors and micro factors.
The Development and Research of Live Streaming MCN Company
Authors: Cui Yitong
Published: January 2025

The live-streaming MCN companies have become an important force in the industry. This paper discusses the development and research of live-streaming MCN companies. Nowadays, short videos are very popular in our daily lives, so there are many MCN companies set up and help train the anchors. The company should help them improve their professional skills and provide some support for the anchors. There are many anchors in TikTok and they can make more profits. There are many competitors in this market. Therefore, the company and the anchors need to come up with creative and timely videos that are interesting to your audience. The paper's main aim of this paper is to know how the MCN companies can develop the rules of live streaming. When researching this topic, the short video industry also has its own rules not everyone can go as an anchor. It requires long-term training as well as the management of the company.
Adult Hippocampal Neurogenesis and Depression: The Role of Neuronal Autophagy and BDNF in Pathological Mechanisms
Authors: Ma Wenjing
Published: January 2025

Adult hippocampal neurogenesis (AHN) means that new neurons emerge among adult brains, which is strongly associated with emotional regulation and cognitive functions. Some studies have revealed that the changes in AHN can be a key player in the appearance of behaviors similar to depression. This review examines the correlation between AHN and antidepressant activities, with special neuronal autophagy and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Moreover, this review put forward an overview of evidence illustrating that corticosterone (CORT)-induced neuronal autophagy outcomes of a decrease in BDNF levels, which consequently inhibits the AHN while inducing depressive-like behaviors. Finally, this research explores influence of the factors, like pressure and exercise, on AHN and their possible clinical practices
Mechanism of how skipping breakfast promotes the development of gastrointestinal tract cancers: A review
Authors: Lin Zhihan , Zeng Henghui , Chen Tiancheng , Li Zengtao
Published: January 2025

Gastrointestinal cancers are cancer types with high morbidity and mortality rates around the globe. Meanwhile, skipping breakfast has become more and more common among people. Researches showed that frequently skipping breakfast led to a greater risk of gastrointestinal tract cancers. Researches hitherto are dispersed. Circadian rhythm can be disrupted by skipping breakfast, leading to the dysfunction of DBP, which regulates the circadian rhythm oscillation of P450 Family 7 Subfamily A Member 1 (CYP7A1). Cholesterol 7-hydroxylase is coded by CYP7A1, controlling the synthesis of bile acids. Bile acids show their toxicological effect by producing ROS and secondary bile acids, also risk factors for gastrointestinal cancers. Circadian rhythm can also lead to abnormal clock genexpression. Thus, it results in accelerated cell proliferation and diabetes, which contributes to gastrointestinal tract cancers. From the aspect of hormones, skipping breakfast may give rise to abnormal fluctuation of various hormone levels, including Ghrelin, peptide YY, cholecystokinin, Leptin, and insulin. They may contribute to cancer progression via their receptors, proliferation, apoptosis of tumor cells, overexpression of certain proteins, or obesity. Current researches are not flawless. Issues that exist include a lack of clinical trials, relatively weak association, and a dearth of comparison, and these issues should be figured out in future research. The review aims to render a systematical summary of the detailed mechanisms of how omitting breakfast may contribute to gastrointestinal tract cancers and raise the awareness of people to have breakfast regularly
Low-density Lipoprotein as an Endogenous Cancer-Targeting Carrier for Cholesterol-Drug Delivery: A Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study
Authors: Li Zishuo
Published: January 2025

Despite systematically targeting rapidly proliferating cells and resulting in effective cell death, conventional chemotherapy is subject to the limitation of non-specificity in terms of delivery to cancer cells. Hydrophilic chemotherapeutic drugs are further hampered by a short half-life due to rapid clearance. A promising new approach to address the issues with chemotherapy is exploiting endogenous low-density lipoprotein (LDL) for anticancer drug delivery. These non-immunogenic and intrinsically stable nanoparticles interact with LDL receptors, which are often overexpressed by a wide range of cancer cells. As a result, many therapeutic agents can be loaded into LDL's hydrophobic core and directed to cancer cells via the specific LDL-LDLR interaction. Here we report the strategy of conjugating cholesterol to a hydrophilic antimetabolite chemotherapy drug, gemcitabine, in an attempt to facilitate its partition into the hydrophobic core of LDL and hence targeted drug delivery. The results of the molecular dynamics simulation show that the cholesterol-gemcitabine bioconjugate partitioned deeper into the LDL with a greater decrease in free energy compared to the original drug, validating the general strategy of conjugating cholesterol with chemotherapy drugs for LDL delivery
Signal processing and data analysis for GCaMP filtering and OASIS algorithm
Authors: Zhang Jingyue
Published: January 2025

This paper presents a comprehensive exploration of Calcium Imaging, a robust technique in neuroscience for monitoring neuronal activity. Utilizing GCaMP fluorescence indicators, the study focuses on the mouse primary visual cortex, aiming to decipher various cellular processes. The research highlights the significance of calcium ions in cellular processes and introduces the GCaMP indicator and elucidates the data preprocessing technique involving high-pass filtering and Fourier transformation, as well as the employment of the Online Active Set method to Infer Spike (OASIS) for spike inference. Results showcase the efficacy of the approach in filtering low-frequency noise and inferring neuronal spikes. Future prospects include exploring alternative noise reduction techniques and comparing OASIS with Gaussian mixture models
Amyloid, Tau, and ApoE: Revisiting Hypotheses of Alzheimer's Disease
Authors: Yao Bowen , Kuang Minglu , Jiang Derrick Feng , Xu Chihao
Published: January 2025

This review provides in-depth analysis of three principal, potentially complementary hypotheses: the amyloid (A) cascade hypothesis, tau propagation hypothesis, and the apolipoprotein E (ApoE) hypothesis. We scrutinize the molecular pathways, genetic factors, and recent insights, offering a critical perspective on the current state of AD research. Based on this examination, this review offers a comprehensive understanding of interplaying mechanisms potentially subserving the onset and development of AD to further exploration into AD pathologies
Advances in the Epigenetic Mechanisms of Aging
Authors: Wang Qiushi
Published: January 2025

Aging is a process in which cells, tissues, and organs undergo systematic changes over time, leading to age-related diseases and ultimately death. Cellular aging is a transient state of growth arrest that occurs in response to various types of injury or stress. The abnormal accumulation of senescent cells in tissues can impair tissue regeneration, create a pro-inflammatory environment, and contribute to the onset and progression of various age-related diseases, including cancer. The decline in cell proliferation caused by cellular aging is one of the fundamental causes of organ aging and functional deterioration. In recent years, numerous studies on aging have been conducted, resulting in significant advancements in cell biology, genetics, and signal transduction. This review discusses the basic characteristics of aging, the relationship between histone methylation and acetylation and aging, the progress in research on non-coding RNAs and cellular aging, and the link between aging and related diseases. This article aims to provide valuable academic references for newcomers to the field
The CRISPR-Cas, pAgo, and CBASS Mediated Abortive Infection and Its Potential Application
Authors: Pang Yikun
Published: January 2025

Throughout a long evolutionary history, prokaryotes have co-evolved with bacteriophages. To resist phage invasion, prokaryotes have developed a diverse range of prokaryotic immunity. The prokaryotic immune system primarily operates through four mechanisms: inhibiting phage adsorption, blocking phage nucleic acid injection, degrading phage nucleic acids, and mediating abortive infection of phages. Among the numerous mechanisms of anti-phage defense systems, some immune systems based on the abortive infection mechanism, such as certain subtypes of the CRISPR-Cas system, the prokaryotic Argonaute immune system (pAgo), and cyclic-oligonucleotide-based anti-phage signaling systems (CBASS), have garnered significant attention in academia due to their high potential application value. This paper summarizes certain prokaryotic immune systems based on abortive infection mechanisms and provides a brief review of their potential application progress
A review of the mechanism and clinical application of electroacupuncture in the treatment of post-stroke dysphagia
Authors: Tian Yihe
Published: January 2025

Stroke is one of the major lethal diseases worldwide and is often associated with severe complications for instance dysphagia, which has a significant impact on the quality of life of patients. Dysphagia can lead to malnutrition, aspiration pneumonia, and a decline in overall health, significantly increasing the burden on patients and caregivers. Electroacupuncture, one of the common treatments for post-stroke dysphagia, effectively improves nerve function, enhances neuromuscular conduction, and restores swallowing ability through stimulation of specific acupoints. Compared with traditional rehabilitation methods, electroacupuncture can provide targeted interventions to support the recovery of motor function and sensory pathways, shorten rehabilitation time and improve rehabilitation outcomes. This article reviews the pathogenesis and risks of post-stroke dysphagia, mechanisms of action, indications and contraindications, timing of application and treatment, and efficacy and benefits. In addition, it compares the advantages of electroacupuncture with those of traditional therapies and highlights its potential to enhance therapeutic efficacy when used in conjunction with other rehabilitation tools
Circadian rhythm disruption, Shift work and its Metabolic impact
Authors: Wang Ziqi
Published: January 2025

Shift work has an irreplaceable role in many companies and posts, however the negative health impacts are ineluctable, so it is worthy to clarify the possible influence that can post on the metabolism and therefore causing dangerous disorders. The relationship between the shift work and circadian rhythm including the master clock (SCN) and peripheral clock in the tissue and the external environment is researched, in the meantime the various effects are also mentioned. The main focus was on the metabolism, contending that glucose and lipid metabolism has affected by the changes of the circadian rhythm and potential consequences like diabetes and obesity might emerge. Additionally, insulin sensitivity drops as the circadian phases shifts, with accompanied by the risk of type 2 diabetes. Other effects like influences on the hormone secretion and functioning does also shows relationships with metabolic rhythms, for instance the melatonin reduction can leads several diseases. With the clear understanding of these relationships further clinical studies show be able to utilize the mechanisms and produce therapeutic interventions
Potential of pramlintide on T1DM treatment
Authors: Sun Shaoxuan
Published: January 2025

T1DM is an autoimmune disease that has CD4+ and CD8+ cells attacking islet cells. The destruction of islet cells disrupts the ability to produce insulin severely, causing hyperglycemia and insufficient energy production, leading to symptoms such as drowsiness and body weakness. Excessive bloodstream glucose is discharged through urination. While the trigger of this autoimmunity is unknown, HLA class II haplotypes HLA-DR3-DQ2 and HLA-DR4-DQ8 on chromosome 6 are thought to be responsible for T1DM development. Though T1DM incidence rate varies among countries, patients under 15 years old are drastically increasing. While insulin is the most well-established current treatment of T1DM, amylin helps to increase the effectiveness of glucose regulation by insulin. In pramlintide, amino acids 25, 28 and 29 are different from amylin, which solves the problem of amylin being self-aggregating and insoluble after injection. However, the injection dose of pramlintide needs to be carefully controlled to prevent hypoglycemia. Responding to the increasing number of T1DM patients, pramlintide increases the effectiveness of insulin treatment
The coupling relationship of urbanization and atmospheric environment in Shenzhen
Authors: Zhu Tianyi
Published: January 2025

This paper analyzes the relationship between urban development and air quality in Shenzhen using the Coupling Coordination Degree Model (CCDM). Results show that spatial urbanization has the greatest impact on urban development, while atmospheric pressure significantly affects air quality. From 2005 to 2006, the urbanization system experienced a decline in its comprehensive level, followed by a fluctuating increase between 2006 and 2015. Similarly, the comprehensive level of the atmospheric environment decreased from 2005 to 2007, followed by a fluctuating rise until 2015. The study also demonstrates that the contribution ratio between urbanization and atmospheric systems has only a slight effect on the Coupling coordination degree (CCD)'s values and trends. Over the period from 2005 to 2015, Shenzhen's coupling coordination degree transitioned from uncoordinated development to highly coordinated development. The findings underscore the importance of integrating long-term urban planning with environmental protection measures to achieve sustainable development