bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Natural resources as an object of administrative and legal regulation
Authors: LAZARENKO M.
Published: December 2023

The article is formed, the administrative status of the Centre for Road Safety and automated systems a set of legal tools that characterize its place and role in the management of the State Automobile Inspection of Ministry of Interior of Ukraine.

The administrative status of the Center for Road Safety and automated systems characterized by juridical personality, public legal responsibilities (functions), subjective public rights and general principles of administrative responsibility for the improper performance of their duties in relation to the development, implementation and maintenance of automated systems and organizational methods and engineering support traffic.
Peculiarities of execution of court decisions in Ukraine and abroad
Authors: MARCHENKO M.
Published: December 2023

In this article considered the features of enforcement of judgments in Ukraine and abroad. Determined basic features of the enforcement proceedings in our country. State Penitentiary Service of Ukraine, represented by senior officials of the service is obliged to exercise constant control over the observance of state executors of the law, which really established certain rights of enforcement. Proposals to introduce private bailiffs.
Application of polygraph (lie detector) in criminal proceedings of Ukraine
Authors: SERDIUK V.
Published: December 2023

The article examines trends in the development of criminal – procedural settlement of polygraph ( lie detector ) based on international standards of criminal – procedural activities of the Ukrainian Constitution , the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine , the Law of Ukraine "On examination" and justified the conclusion that the use of the polygraph in criminal proceedings fairly modern Ukraine legislative support and it does not require a separate legal settlement . Found the ratio of the polygraph as a technical forensic and medical instruments and indicated that the polygraph as a device by which the physical data set can be used in the face of expert studies and provides suggestions to improve the objectivity and reliability of the findings of this type of expert professionals of the industry…
Historical aspects of administrative and legal regulation of education of the disabled
Authors: TALANCHUK I.
Published: December 2023

The article reveals the historical aspects of the administrative – legal regulation of education for the disabled. It is found out the society has had an uneasy way as to its attitude towards them: from aggressive rejection to awareness of the need for their integration into social life. It is proved that under modern conditions the development and implementation of training activities are required for all able-bodied as well as the disabled willing to work with the aim of their inclusion into community production.
COLOR DIVERSITY OF BEECH WOOD WITH A FALSE HEARTWOOD IN THE COLOR SPACE CIE L*a*b*
Authors: DZURENDA LADISLAV , DUDIAK MICHAL
Published: December 2023

The color of the false heartwood of Fagus sylvatica L. perceived by the human eye is in a wide range of shades from light brown-yellow to red-brown. The article analyzes the color in the color space CIE L*a*b* of dry wood of the false heartwood type: round, flame, star and marble. The color of the wood was measured with a colorimeter Color reader CR-10. The most colorful is the wood marble with a false heartwood. The results of statistical processing of the measured color values of dry beech wood, marble false heartwood on a planed surface identify it with values on the lightness coordinate L* = 65.2 ± 6.9 and on the chromatic coordinates: red color a* = 13.2 ± 2.3 and yellow b* = 19.2 ± 1.9. The most homogeneous in color is the color of the ring wood of the false heartwood with the coordinate values: L* = 63.7 ± 3.1; a* = 12.6 ± 1.7 and b* = 20.1 ± 1.6. The color diversity of the darkness and yellow-brown-red shades of the wood of the false heartwood is numerically quantified by the values of the total color difference ΔEsx* = 3.9 - 7.5. The presented values of the color of false heartwood beech complement the knowledge about the color of false heartwood and by defining the boundaries of color in the color space CIE L*a*b*, they create space for designers to model the color diversity of compositions and construction-joinery products made of sapwood and false heartwood beech.
Mejoramiento de la Enseñanza de las Matemáticas Mediante Medios Electrónicos
Authors: López-García Erik , Moreno Carpintero Enrique de Jesús , Hernández-Flores Ma. Alicia , Flores Moreno Abel , Atala Campos Victoria Yazmin , Sánchez Flores Juan Carlos
Published: December 2023

Comparado con años anteriores, hoy en día tenemos un mayor índice de reprobación en la materia de matemáticas a nivel medio superior. Sin embargo, se pueden aprovechar sitios web de aprendizaje de matemáticas para mejorar la enseñanza, y este artículo es un ejemplo de ello. Aprovechando el sitio web de Khan Academy, los alumnos tuvieron esta herramienta para poder complementar su conocimiento de determinados temas vistos en clases; teniendo como resultado un mejor aprovechamiento en los alumnos que tuvieron acceso a esta herramienta, pero demostrándose también que las mujeres sacaron aún más un mejor beneficio.
Unity of Curriculum Development Process and Teaching Materials in Islamic Religious Education Subjects
Authors: Marwan Wiranti , Yahiji Kasim , Ondeng Syafruddin , Arif Muhammad
Published: December 2023

This article raises three issues, namely the process of curriculum development in PAI subjects at SDN 25 Limboto, the process of developing teaching materials in PAI subjects at SDN 25 Limboto and the unity of the curriculum development process and teaching materials in PAI subjects. The type of research used is qualitative research. The results showed that the development of curriculum unity and teaching materials is one of the efforts to improve the quality of education in SDN. 25 Limboto, which is done by implementing the 2013 curriculum. The advantage of this curriculum is that teachers can freely choose and determine teaching materials that will be delivered to their students or developed by teachers themselves according to their respective creativity. The development carried out in accordance with the 2013 Curriculum is: Teachers are really responsible for making Learning Implementation Plans (RPP), teachers identify competency standards and basic competencies and teachers.
Spor Bilimleri Alanındaki Üniversite Öğrencilerinin Benlik Saygıları ile Etkileşim Kaygıları Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Authors: AYDOĞAN Hayri , GÜNER Oğulcan
Published: December 2023

Bu araştırmada spor bilimleri alanındaki üniversite öğrencilerinin benlik saygıları ile etkileşim kaygıları arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemini Doğu Karadeniz Bölgesinde bulunan üniversitelerdeki Spor Bilimleri Fakülteleri ve Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Yüksekokullarında ki öğrencilerinden kolayda örnekleme yöntemi ile belirlenen 618 gönüllü öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Anket tekniği kullanılarak verilerin toplandığı araştırmada, katılımcıların benlik saygılarının ölçülmesi için "Coopersmith Benlik Saygısı Envanteri", etkileşim kaygılarının ölçülmesi için “Etkileşim Kaygısı Ölçeği” kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada toplanan veriler lisanslı SPSS 25.0 istatistik paket programında analiz edilmiştir. Veri analizlerinde betimleyici istatistikler, Two-Way ANOVA, Tukey HSD testi ve basit doğrusal regresyon analizinde yararlanılmıştır. İstatistik açısından anlamlılık düzeyi Alpha (α) yanılma derecesi ise p<0.05 olarak kabul edilmiştir. Analiz sonuçlarına göre öğrencilerde benlik saygılası düzeyleri arasında cinsiyet ve lisanslı spor yapma değişkenine göre anlamlı farklılık bulunmazken, yaş değişkenine göre anlamlı farklılıklar bulunmuştur. Öğrencilerin etkileşim kaygılarında ise, cinsiyet ve yaşlarına göre anlamlı farklılıklar bulunurken, lisanslı spor yapma durumuna göre anlamlı farklılık bulunamamıştır. Ayrıca araştırmanın ana problem cümlesi özelinde spor bilimleri alanında öğrenim gören öğrencilerin benlik saygılarının, etkileşim kaygılarının anlamlı bir yordayıcısı olduğu ve benlik saygıları ve etkileşim kaygısı arasında negatif yön anlamlı farklılık olduğu belirlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak spor bilimleri öğrencilerinin benlik saygısı düzeyleri arttıkça etkileşim kaygı düzeylerinde azalma olduğu belirlenmiştir.
REVISITING THE MARGINS OF LITERARY CRITICISM: MEDUSA REPLICATED
Authors: Şentürk Selçuk , Ergül Serhat
Published: December 2023

Literary criticism’s deep-rooted history, effortlessly traceable back to Plato, might be challenging to grasp without comparing the historical sequence of distinctive periods along with frequently shifting or diversifying perspectives. Several scholarly studies tend to elaborate on the distinct historical periods, aiming to conduct in-depth analyses for literary criticism. This practical albeit conventional approach carries the potential risk of overlooking the idea of revisiting earlier critical accounts to unveil novel insights. A classical understanding of historiography can also complicate the interconnection and flow of the various movements of literary criticism’s already broad history. As such, this particular research aims to revisit seminal representatives of the literary criticism throughout various epochs, constructing a chronological and intersecting narrative in a progressive sequence. The narrative originating from the artwork titled “The Raft of the Medusa” shall serve as the foundational basis for this research to further explore the interconnection existing between literary criticism and visual representations. This paper intends to narrate the historical journey of literary criticism by following the footsteps of several prominent figures and analysing the ways in which they intersect or conflict; while remaining committed to the chronological sequence of literary criticism. The fact that the article provides a discourse of that nature serves a consequential introduction to the history of literary criticism.
A Study on the Impact of Depression on Self-Confidence of Students
Authors: Nandani Priya
Published: December 2023

Depression occurs when you feel as though you are being suffocated every moment of every day and that no one can help you. It refers to feelings of extreme distress and loss. In short words, it will in general be feeling much better by three straightforward practices. Which are proactive, urgent and difficult? Indeed, practicing feelings of despair can bring about a significant shift in a person's life and prepare them for unanticipated bouts of misery. In contrast, discouragement can manifest itself in a variety of ways, including as a perception, a psychological illness, or a mood swing, each of which has distinct stages. Serotonin irregularity in the mind is clinical sadness.
Mini-gastric bypass with Nissen fundoplication for the treatment of obesity and gastroesophageal reflx disease
Authors: Anischenko V.  V. , Kim D.  A. , Kozlov A.  V. , Patrushev P.  A. , Normatov R.  M.
Published: December 2023

Aim. To develop bariatric and antireflx surgery for the treatment of patients with obesity and GERD, and to assess its effectiveness and safety.Methods. A prospective controlled study included 28 patients who underwent laparoscopic mini-gastric bypass with Nissen fundoplication, and their progress was monitored for three years postoperatively. This study covered the surgical procedure and its technical aspects. Surgical treatment was evaluated using GERD-HRQL, BAROS, and GIQLI questionnaires, as well as instrumental studies (esophagogastroscopy and X-ray of the esophagus and stomach).Results. According to the GERD-HRQL questionnaire, mini-gastric bypass with Nissen fundoplication demonstrated excellent control over GERD symptoms during all stages of postoperative follow-up. The most signifiant reduction in body weight occurred within the fist year after the operation, with sustained effects throughout the observation period. The maximum percentage of excess body weight loss was observed two years post-operation. The GIQLI questionnaire showed an average score increase of 54 % three years after surgical treatment compared to baseline. Evaluation of the bariatric treatment’s effectiveness using the BAROS system criteria consistently indicated «excellent and very good results» throughout the entire postoperative follow-up period. No signifiant postoperative complications were identifid, both in the early and long-term periods.Conclusion.The developed mini-gastric bypass with a Nissen fundoplication proves to be a safe and effective surgical treatment method for patients with obesity and GERD. Following further clinical studies and the analysis of long-term results, the proposed operation could be recommended as an alternative to RYGB and MGB-OAGB for patients with obesity and GERD.
FORMATION OF AN INNOVATIVE MODEL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF E-COMMERCE AS PART OF ENSURING BUSINESS ECONOMIC SECURITY
Authors: Alazzam Farouq Ahmad Faleh , Tubishat Bassam Mustafa Abdel-Rahman , Savchenko Olena , Pitel Nataliia , Diuk Oksana
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the article is to formulate a methodological approach to building a model of e-commerce development in the context of ensuring the economic security of business. The object of the study is the business activity of socio-economic systems and their economic security. The scientific task is to model the stages and processes of e-commerce development in the framework of ensuring business economic security. The key problem is the lack of a clear methodological approach to modeling the development of e-commerce in the context of ensuring the economic security of business. A review of the literature showed that there is no single approach to solving this problem. The research methodology involves the use of functional modeling technology. This is achieved through a graphical modeling method. Based on the results of the study, the main model for the development of e-commerce in the framework of ensuring the economic security of business was presented. Each block has been modeled separately for better understanding. The scientific innovativeness of the presented research results consists in the presented methodological approach to determining the ways for the development of e-commerce in the framework of ensuring the economic security of a business.
INTEGRATING ENHANCED OPTIMIZATION WITH FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS FOR DESIGNING STEEL STRUCTURE WEIGHT UNDER MULTIPLE CONSTRAINTS
Authors: Truong Dinh-Nhat , Chou Jui-Sheng
Published: December 2023

Real-world optimization problems are ubiquitous across scientific domains, and many engineering challenges can be reimagined as optimization problems with relative ease. Consequently, researchers have focused on developing optimizers to tackle these challenges. The Snake Optimizer (SO) is an effective tool for solving complex optimization problems, drawing inspiration from snake patterns. However, the original SO requires the specification of six specific parameters to operate efficiently. In response to this, enhanced snake optimizers, namely ESO1 and ESO2, were developed in this study. In contrast to the original SO, ESO1 and ESO2 rely on a single set of parameters determined through sensitivity analysis when solving mathematical functions. This streamlined approach simplifies the application of ESOs for users dealing with optimization problems. ESO1 employs a logistic map to initialize populations, while ESO2 further refines ESO1 by integrating a Lévy flight to simulate snake movements during food searches. These enhanced optimizers were compared against the standard SO and 12 other established optimization methods to assess their performance. ESO1 significantly outperforms other algorithms in 15, 16, 13, 15, 21, 16, 24, 16, 19, 18, 13, 15, and 22 out of 24 mathematical functions. Similarly, ESO2 outperforms them in 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 23, 24, 20, 19, 20, 17, 22, and 23 functions. Moreover, ESO1 and ESO2 were applied to solve complex structural optimization problems, where they outperformed existing methods. Notably, ESO2 generated solutions that were, on average, 1.16%, 0.70%, 2.34%, 3.68%, and 6.71% lighter than those produced by SO, and 0.79%, 0.54%, 1.28%, 1.70%, and 1.60% lighter than those of ESO1 for respective problems. This study pioneers the mathematical evaluation of ESOs and their integration with the finite element method for structural weight design optimization, establishing ESO2 as an effective tool for solving engineering problems.
The 50 Mpc Galaxy Catalog (50 MGC): Consistent and Homogeneous Masses, Distances, Colors, and Morphologies
Authors: Ohlson David , Seth Anil C. , Gallo Elena , Baldassare Vivienne F. , Greene Jenny E.
Published: December 2023

We assemble a catalog of 15424 nearby galaxies within 50 Mpc with consistent and homogenized mass, distance, and morphological type measurements. Our catalog combines galaxies from HyperLeda, the NASA-Sloan Atlas, and the Catalog of Local Volume Galaxies. Distances for the galaxies combine best-estimates for flow-corrected redshift-based distances with redshift-independent distances. We also compile magnitude and color information for 11740 galaxies. We use the galaxy colors to estimate masses by creating self-consistent color—mass-to-light ratio relations in four bands; we also provide color transformations of all colors into Sloan g–i by using galaxies with overlapping color information. We compile morphology information for 13744 galaxies, and use the galaxy color information to separate early- and late-type galaxies. This catalog is widely applicable for studies of nearby galaxies and for placing these studies in the context of more distant galaxies. We present one application here: a preliminary analysis of the nuclear X-ray activity of galaxies. Out of 1506 galaxies within the sample that have available Chandra X-ray observations, we find that 291 have detected nuclear sources. Of the 291 existing Chandra detections, 249 have log(L
X) > 38.3 and available stellar mass estimates. We find that the X-ray active fractions in early-type galaxies are higher than in late-type galaxies, especially for galaxy stellar masses between 109 and 1010.5
M
⊙. We show that these differences may be due at least in part to the increased astrometric uncertainties in late-type galaxies relative to early types.
First Chromospheric Activity and Doppler Imaging Study of PW And Using a New Doppler Imaging Code: SpotDIPy
Authors: Bahar Engin , Şenavcı Hakan V. , Işık Emre , Hussain Gaitee A. J. , Kochukhov Oleg , Montes David , Xiang Yue
Published: December 2023

Measuring the coverage of dark spots on cool stars is important to understanding how stellar magnetic activity scales with the rotation rate and convection zone depth. In this respect, it is crucial to infer surface magnetic patterns on G and K stars, to reveal solar-like stellar dynamos in action. Molecular bands serve as invaluable indicators of cool spots on the surfaces of stars, as they play a crucial role in enabling accurate assessments of the extent of spot coverage across the stellar surface. Therefore, more reliable surface images can be obtained considering the inversion of atomic lines with molecular bands. In this context, we simultaneously carry out Doppler imaging (DI) using atomic lines as well as titanium oxide band profiles of PW And (K2 V) and also investigate chromospheric activity indicators for the first time in the literature, using high-resolution spectra. The surface spot distribution obtained from the inversion process represents both atomic line and TiO-band profiles quite accurately. The chromospheric emission is also correlated with photospheric spot coverage, except during a possible flare event during the observations. We detect frequent flare activity, using TESS photometry. We also introduce a new open-source, Python-based DI code SpotDIPy that allows performing surface reconstructions of single stars using the maximum entropy method. We test the code by comparing surface reconstruction simulations with the extensively used DoTS code. We show that the surface brightness distribution maps reconstructed via both codes using the same simulated data are consistent with each other.
The Observed O vi Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg: Estimating the Hidden Material in Circumgalactic and Intergalactic Clouds
Authors: Goetz Eric , Wang Chen , Shelton Robin L.
Published: December 2023

This paper proposes a new method for estimating the total quantity of material in moving circumgalactic and intergalactic clouds from O vi measurements. We simulate high-velocity clouds (HVCs) with the FLASH hydrodynamic code and track the ionization and recombination of all ionization levels of oxygen as a function of time. We calculate the O vi/oxygen ratio (f
O VI
) in our dynamic nonequilibrium ionization clouds, finding that it differs significantly from that in static gas. We find that O vi exists in cool, medium, and hot gas in the clouds. As such, it traces all of the hydrogen rather than merely the ionized hydrogen. The total quantity of hydrogen along a typical observed line of sight through a cloud can be estimated from the observed O vi column density, metallicity, and our f
O VI
. We provide the simulations’ f
O VI
values, a prescription for finding f
O VI
for observed dynamic clouds, and a methodology for calculating the total hydrogen column density from f
O VI
and an observed O vi column density. As examples, we use our f
O VI
values to estimate the total hydrogen column densities along various observed sight lines through two HVCs, Complex C and the Magellanic Stream, finding that these clouds contain more material than previous lower limits. We also extend this analysis to low-redshift intergalactic O vi clouds, finding that they contain several times more baryonic material than previously thought and therefore may account for a significant fraction of the Universe’s baryons.
Comparison between Analytical and Numerical Results for Twisted Magnetosphere of Magnetars
Authors: Tong H.
Published: December 2023

The analytical calculations for twisted magnetosphere of magnetars are compared with recent numerical simulations. A larger polar cap, a smaller magnetospheric opening radius in previous analytical modelings are confirmed by the numerical simulations. In the case of magnetars, the particle outflow luminosity in the open field line regions may be powered by the magnetic energy.
Revised chronology of Trichoptera evolution
Authors: Thomas Jessica A. , Frandsen Paul B. , Morse John C.
Published: December 2023

Based on a recalibrated BEAST diversification time analysis, we provide a revised chronology for the evolution of major lineages of Trichoptera. Fossil evidence indicates that caddisflies evolved at least by the Norian of Late Triassic (median age 222.6 Ma), compared with our estimate of at least 201.3 Ma. The ancestors of suborders Annulipalpia and Integripalpia also evolved as early as the Norian. Fossil evidence indicates that the ancestor of subterorder Phryganides lived at least by the Aalenian of Middle Jurassic (median age 173.6 Ma), compared with our estimate of at least 174.1 Ma.
Geographic distribution of the rare and endangered Telmatobufo venustus (Philippi, 1899) (Anura, Calyptocephalellidae), with the description of a new locality and comments on the type locality
Authors: Correa Claudio , Osses José Ignacio , Morales Jesús A. , Ortiz Juan Carlos
Published: December 2023

Telmatobufo venustus was one of the rarest endemic amphibians of Chile until 2020. Prior to that year, this species had been known in four localities, three of them with uncertain location, including the type locality. However, three new precise localities have been reported successively since 2020, all based on a few individuals. In this study, we review the geographic information on the species and, based on literature and other documents, tentatively locate the three localities with uncertain location published before 2020. Furthermore, we describe a new locality near the uncertain southern end of its distribution. Although the number of localities has considerably increased since 2020, the species still has a highly fragmented known distribution, its type locality and southern limit cannot be located with certainty, and it is found in only two state-protected areas. Due to these reasons and because threats to the habitat have been identified in some localities, we suggest keeping the species as Endangered.
Redescription of Rhacophorus tuberculatus (Anderson, 1871) and the validity of Rhacophorus verrucopus Huang, 1983
Authors: Naveen R. S. , Liu Shuo , Chandramouli S. R. , Babu S. , Karunakaran P. V. , Kumara Honnavalli N.
Published: December 2023

Rhacophorus tuberculatus and Rhacophorus verrucopus are two morphologically similar species described in 1871 and 1983 respectively. Their taxonomic distinctiveness has been questioned in the past. In the current study, we encountered frogs that we confer to R. tuberculatus based on morphological similarity to a syntype of this species. We redescribe the species based on a re-examination of a syntype, which is designated as a lectotype here, and additional specimens from Garo hills of Meghalaya. We also present molecular data, natural history notes, and report a range extension of this species. Molecular phylogenetic analysis based on the 16S rRNA fragment revealed minimal genetic divergences (0.20–1.74% uncorrected p-distance) between specimens identified as either R. tuberculatus or R. verrucopus from different locations. On the basis of molecular data and morphological characteristics, we conclude that R. verrucopus is a junior synonym of R. tuberculatus.
The History and introduction of the Daurian Lily Lilium pensylvanicum and the new combination L. pensylvanicum var. alpinum (Liliaceae)
Authors: Compton James A. , Sytin Andrej K.
Published: December 2023

Manuscripts in the Archives of the Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg reveal the first recorded observations and introductions of Lilium pensylvanicum Ker-Gawl. from Siberia to European Russia. The naming of Lilium pensylvanicum and its attempted renaming to L. dauricum Ker-Gawl. is fully outlined. Lectotypes are designated here for the names Lilium pseudodahuricum M.Fedoss. & S.Fedoss., L. dauricum var. alpinum N.I.Kuznetsov and L. pensylvanicum f. praecox Vrishcz. The new combination L. pensylvanicum var. alpinum (N.I.Kuznetsov) J.Compton & Sytin is made and a key is provided to the varieties of L. pensylvanicum.
A mathematical model for malaria disease dynamics with vaccination and infected immigrants
Authors: Duve Pride , Charles Samuel , Munyakazi Justin , Lühken Renke , Witbooi Peter
Published: December 2023

The world is aiming to eliminate malaria by 2030. The introduction of the pilot project on malaria vaccination for children in Kenya, Ghana, and Malawi presents a significant thrust to the elimination efforts. In this work, a susceptible, infectious and recovered (SIR) human-vector interaction mathematical model for malaria was formulated. The model was extended to include a compartment of vaccinated humans and an influx of infected immigrants. Qualitative and quantitative analysis was performed on the model. When there was no influx of infected immigrants, the model had a disease-free equilibrium point that was globally asymptotically stable when a threshold known as the basic reproductive number denoted by $ R_0 $ was less than one. When there was an influx of infected immigrants, the model had endemic equilibrium points only. Parameter sensitivity analysis on $ R_0 $ was performed and results showed that strategies must be implemented to reduce contact between mosquitoes and humans. Results from different vaccine coverage indicated that in the absence of an influx of infected immigrants, it is possible to achieve a malaria-free society when more children get vaccinated and the influx of infected humans is avoided. The analysis of the optimal control model showed that the combined use of vaccination, personal protective equipment, and treatment is the best way to curb malaria incidence, provided the influx of infected humans is completely stopped.
Santa María Caballero y la construcción del proyecto misional franciscano en China
Authors: Busquets Alemany Anna
Published: December 2023

Este artículo tiene como objetivo analizar las redes de colaboración y la gestión que el franciscano español Antonio de Santa María Caballero (1602-‍1669) hizo de la misión franciscana en China durante los más de veinte años que pasó en este país, así como también la mediación que realizó para la corona española durante los viajes que le llevaron primero a Manila y luego a Macao. A partir de la correspondencia de este religioso, una parte de la cual ha sido publicada en la Sinica Franciscana, así como de las relaciones y otros documentos inéditos conservados en distintos archivos, se reconstruirán las redes y fidelidades de Santa María en China —fundamentalmente con dominicos, chinos y jesuitas—, atendiendo a los dos períodos en los que realizó su labor misional allí, 1633-‍1636 y 1649-‍1669. El estudio de este franciscano, nombrado en 1643 prefecto apostólico de la seráfica orden en China por el Papa, permite analizar las primeras reacciones ante los métodos de evangelización empleados por los jesuitas en China y, a la vez, reconstruir el proyecto que como prefecto apuntó ante las autoridades religiosas en Roma y Manila para que la misión franciscana en China siguiera adelante.
La Alta Edad Media cristiana en Portugal (siglos VIII-XI): fuentes, historiografía y problemas
Authors: Evangelista Marques André
Published: December 2023

Este artículo muestra un panorama de los problemas y posibilidades que se abren al estudio de la mitad norte del territorio hoy portugués a lo largo de los siglos VIII al XI. Empieza por criticar las visiones teleológicas de un «pre-Portugal», que oscurecen la fragmentación y complejidad territorial características de este período, y por llamar la atención sobre la existencia de cuatro grandes áreas en lo que sería más tarde el territorio del reino de Portugal. Después de un breve recorrido por el corpus de fuentes disponibles, con especial atención a la documentación pero sin olvidar los textos narrativos y las fuentes materiales, se analiza el tratamiento del período altomedieval en la historiografía portuguesa, subrayando la progresiva superación de las visiones nacionalistas a partir de los años ochenta y buscando esbozar las principales líneas de trabajo a lo largo de las últimas décadas. Finalmente, se propone una agenda para el estudio de la Alta Edad Media en Portugal en los próximos años, destacando la necesidad de reforzar el análisis comparativo a la escala ibérica, tanto en el ámbito cristiano como musulmán.
Diplomacia informal, finanzas y redes de sociabilidad en la corte de Carlos I de Inglaterra: la agencia de Juan de Necolalde en Londres a través de sus cuentas (1631-1637)
Authors: Álvarez García Beatriz
Published: December 2023

La actividad diplomática del secretario Juan de Necolalde en Londres durante los años 1631-‍1637 nos legó un impresionante documento en forma de las cuentas de la embajada de más de doscientos folios. El objetivo de este artículo es dar a conocer dicha fuente y sus posibilidades de explotación para reconstruir las actividades diplomáticas del secretario, la distribución de los gastos y las redes de sociabilidad y de diplomacia informal en torno a la embajada española. Asimismo, este análisis demuestra los relativamente amplios márgenes de actuación de un secretario de embajada, su flexibilidad a la hora de manejar la diplomacia informal y recurrir a redes de información alternativas y la integración de las esferas mercantiles, diplomáticas, religiosas y públicas en torno a la figura del secretario diplomático.
El verdadero alcance del fraude y la corrupción en las elecciones de la Restauración en la provincia de Valencia
Authors: Martínez Relanzón Alejandro
Published: December 2023

Mucho se ha escrito sobre el fraude electoral masivo en España durante la Restauración, algo que parece darse por supuesto. Sin embargo, se carece de un estudio «desde abajo» en el que se compruebe el alcance real de los casos de fraude y corrupción; de si estos, de producirse, determinaron en el resultado; y en última instancia, de si los órganos establecidos por aquel sistema corrigieron los atropellos o no. Este artículo trata de dar respuestas a todas estas preguntas. Para ello se ha tomado como referencia la provincia de Valencia, región cuyas características permiten extrapolar las conclusiones al resto del país, y se han analizado todas y cada una de las protestas elevadas allá por la Junta Provincial, así como su posterior revisión por parte de los máximos órganos administrativos en dicho periodo. Las conclusiones no pueden ser más clarificadoras, ya que, al menos en los comicios analizados, se concluir si los mencionados factores tuvieron o no un peso decisivo en el resultado final.
Utilizing M-Technologies for AI-Driven Career Guidance in Morocco: An Innovative Mobile Approach
Authors: Talib Abdelmoumen , Housni Mohamed , Radid Mohamed
Published: December 2023

In today’s interconnected world, the significance of effective career guidance has been magnified. With the advent of mobile technologies, e-orientation and artificial intelligence (AI)-orientation systems offer a promising avenue for personalized career guidance. This paper delves into the potential of transitioning from traditional e-orientation to advanced AI-orientation systems in Morocco by employing large language models (LLMs) such as LLAMA2, GPT, and PaLM. These LLMs, renowned for their human-like text generation and contextual understanding, are proposed as the backbone for AI chatbots that can serve as virtual career counselors. Accessible via mobile platforms, these mobile chatbot interfaces can provide real-time insights on career paths, educational prerequisites, and job market dynamics and outlooks. Despite challenges such as Internet reliability, data privacy, and legislative regulations, the integration of AI-orientated systems into mobile platforms can revolutionize career guidance for Moroccan students. This paper presents a detailed roadmap and implementation for embedding these innovative technologies into Morocco’s educational framework.
How Academic Self-Efficacy Influences Online Learning Engagement: The Mediating Role of Boredom
Authors: Qiao Lu  , Mohd Rustam Mohd Rameli
Published: December 2023

Academic self-efficacy and boredom were identified as key predictors of learning engagement in online learning. However, there has been little research designed to examine the mediating role of boredom in the relationship between academic self-efficacy and online learning engagement. To address this gap in knowledge, the present study utilizes social cognitive theory, control-value theory, and the self-system process model to examine the following: (1) the impact of academic self-efficacy on three sub-dimensions of learning engagement in online learning; and (2) whether four sub-dimensions of boredom mediate the relationships between academic self-efficacy and the three sub-dimensions of learning engagement in online learning. Data were collected from 528 university students (Mage = 19.77, SDage = 1.24) who voluntarily completed questionnaires assessing academic self-efficacy, boredom, and learning engagement. The results of the structural equation modeling indicated the following findings: (1) academic self-efficacy can predict online learning engagement; (2) affective boredom mediates the relationship between academic self-efficacy and behavioral and cognitive engagement; (3) cognitive boredom mediates the relationship between academic self-efficacy and cognitive engagement; (4) motivational boredom mediates the relationship between academic self-efficacy and behavioral and emotional engagement; and (5) physiological boredom mediates the relationship between academic self-efficacy and behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement. Finally, this study supports the notion that academic self-efficacy can influence learning engagement by addressing boredom in online learning. It also offers significant theoretical and practical implications for promoting students’ release from boredom and enhancing their engagement in online education.
Effectiveness of Distance Learning Computer Numerical Control Based on Virtual Laboratory Using a Metaverse Platform to Improve Students’ Cognitive Ability and Practice Skills
Authors: Prasetya Febri , Fortuna Aprilla , Samala Agariadne Dwinggo , Fajri Bayu Ramadhani , Efendi Fiki , Nyamapfene Abel
Published: December 2023

This study analyzes the effectiveness of virtual laboratory-based distance learning as a means of improving the learning outcomes of students’ cognitive abilities and practical skills in the Computer Numerical Control course. This study utilized a pre-experimental design with a onegroup pretest-posttest structure. The research subjects were 31 second-year vocational students from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Universitas Negeri Padang who had recently participated in four distance learning sessions. The research instruments included a pre-test, a post-test, and a student perception survey to assess the effectiveness of virtual laboratory treatment. The findings of this study demonstrate that the presence of a virtual laboratory enhances learning outcomes in terms of cognitive abilities. The pre-test value for cognitive abilities was 52.04, which increased to 82.36 in the post-test. Similarly, the pre-test value for practical skills was 56.98, which improved to 83.44 in the post-test. These improvements significantly contribute to the enhancement of learning outcomes, as indicated by an average N-gain value of 0.642 in the medium/effective category. We conclude that the use of virtual laboratory media through the Metaverse platform is effective for distance learning. This method reduces the initial requirement of 24 hours of face-to-face learning to just five hours of more effective self-study.
An Analytical Study on the Implementation of a Healthcare App to Assist People with Disabilities Using Cloud Computing and IoT
Authors: El-Sofany Hosam F. , A. El-Seoud Samir , Sharma Nirmla
Published: December 2023

This study targets a group of people who require care, that is, people with special needs. The significance of this study lies in addressing the main problem that this group suffers from, which is the lack of awareness and information that leads to the acceptance of that group in society. This work aims to create a mobile application that contributes to spreading knowledge among people with special needs and enhancing their skills to help them become accepted by community members. This application supports people with special needs with training resources, education, suitable jobs, and other services helping them in developing their experiences and knowledge to be active in society. In addition, an evaluation questionnaire has been developed to collect data from both the private and public sectors to classify the building blocks necessary for KSA to incorporate the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing into the healthcare sector. As a result, most respondents acknowledge the importance of a streamlined data-gathering process, the IoT, and cloud-based computing to meet their healthcare needs. Lastly, six main blocks for checking suppliers and the public to accept IoT and cloud healthcare applications are then acknowledged in this paper.
Stakeholders of Cardiovascular Innovation Ecosystems in Germany
Authors: Kirichenko Stanislav , Koumpis Adamantios , Beyan Oya
Published: December 2023

This paper aims to provide a first attempt towards analysis innovation ecosystems for cardiovascular pathologies in Germany through the use of a stakeholder model. We present essential stakeholders for the development and deployment of innovations in the field of cardiovascular research and medicine, and the primary functions they fulfill in the context of these innovation ecosystems. The adopted approach consists of the implementation of a multilevel system model for analyzing stakeholders in this particular field. Data acquisition transpired through systematic literature review of multiple articles and studies. Data analysis phases were executed until reaching a point at which the considerable amount of data was discovered, ensuring consistency across various sources. We demonstrate that innovation ecosystems in cardiovascular medicine involve interconnected networks of stakeholders across different fields. Moreover, through an investigation of innovation ecosystems of cardiovascular pathologies particularly in Germany, we present the functions undertaken by each stakeholder, which are essential for the participation in the innovation ecosystems. The findings presented in this paper hold the potential to bring better understanding of cardiovascular pathology innovation ecosystems in Germany. This assertion is substantiated through a comprehensive examination of relevant scientific literature.
Higher Education in the Last Four Decades
Authors: Kumar Bhupendra , Pandey Digvijay , Pandey Binay Kumar , George A.Shaji
Published: December 2023

This study on Ethiopian education aims to investigate deeper into the changes that have taken place in the sector over the past 40 years and analyze the subsequent outcomes of these modifications. The primary objective of this research is to identify the shifts made in the paradigm of Ethiopian education and understand how they have impacted the system as a whole. The study adopted a meticulous methodology of document analysis to arrive at its findings. Through this process, it was discovered that three primary paradigms underlie Ethiopian education: socialism, ethnicity, and Medemer (unity with diversity).
Analysis of Artificial Intelligence Technology and Its Application in Improving the Effectiveness of Physical Education Teaching
Authors: Guo Rui
Published: December 2023

To promote the construction of public physical education online courses in colleges and universities and the evaluation of the effectiveness of course teaching, this article combines 3D reconstruction techniques in computer vision to construct a set of human body shape reconstruction models and apply them to physical training exercises and teaching effectiveness assessment tasks. Specifically, first, the joint point location information of the human body in the input image is extracted using the human skeleton analysis algorithm, and modeling the foreground and background pose information of the target region using the Pix2Pix image transformation algorithm; second, multi-scale features such as nodal location features, foreground and background features, high-resolution detail features, and low-resolution global features are fused and the extracted multi-scale features are also decoded with the help of pixel-aligned implicit functions to generate a 3D model of the human body representing the human form.
Financial Cycle With Text Information Embedding Based on LDA Measurement and Nowcasting
Authors: Li Peijin , Peng Xinyi , Zhang Chonghui , Baležentis Tomas
Published: December 2023

When compared to traditional indicators, text information can capture market sentiment, investor confidence, and public opinion more effectively. Meanwhile, the mixed-frequency dynamic factor model (MF-DFM) can capture current changes. In this study, the authors constructed a financial cycle measurement and nowcasting framework by incorporating text information into factors derived from MF-DFM. The findings reveal that, first, the financial cycle indicator (FCI) provides a more detailed and forward-looking perspective on major events. Second, it can serve as an effective “early warning system” by cross-referencing economic indicators. Third, financial cycles exhibit five short cycles, with contraction periods being longer than expansion phases and expansion amplitudes surpassing contractions. Lastly, the analysis suggests a potential turning point in the second half of 2023. This research represents a valuable attempt to integrate big data for more sensitive, timely, and accurate monitoring of financial dynamics.
Biomechanical Effect of Bone Variables and Implant Position on Femoral Damage Mechanism in Total Hip Arthroplasty
Authors: Izmin Aiman , Hazwani Fatin , Todo Mitsugu
Published: December 2023

The impact of bone variables, including density, geometry, angle of femoral torsion, and thickness of the femoral cortices, on the formation of bone micro-damage following THA was investigated. Using CT images of avascular necrosis patients, we developed 28 intact femoral bone models with ages ranging from 19 to 87 years to explore the relationship between age and bone density. Among these 28 femur models, 10 models were selected for implantation with the Zweymuller stem, divided into two groups based on the highest and lowest bone mineral density (BMD). After proper stem insertion into the femoral bone canal, finite element analyses with nonlinear damage analysis were performed on the THA models under three boundary conditions: stance, lateral bending, and torsion. Using the Pearson’s correlation coefficient, the study revealed a strong correlation between bone density and fracture load in the 10 THA models, which remained consistent across all three boundary conditions: stance (r = 0.74), lateral bending (r = 0.79), and torsion (r = 0.88). However, a moderate correlation was observed between bone density and the number of solid element failures, which also remained consistent across all boundary conditions: stance (r = -0.40), lateral bending (r = -0.51), and torsion (r = -0.48). It was found that femoral models with a bent shape of the femoral shaft and thin cortices experienced greater bone damage compared to models with normal geometry. Additionally, THA models with retroversion stem placement resulted in higher bone damage compared to models with normal anteversion placement.
The Influence of Reaction Medium pH on the Structure, Optical, and Mechanical Properties of Nanosized Cu-Fe Ferrite Synthesized by the Sol-Gel Autocombustion Method
Authors: Mazurenko Julia , Kaykan Larysa , Sijo A. K. , Moiseienko Mykola , Kuzyshyn Myroslav , Ostapovych Nataliia , Moklyak Mariia
Published: December 2023

Nanoscale mixed ferrites with a spinel structure are highly versatile materials widely employed across diverse fields, including engineering, biomedicine, and ecology. This study explores the influence of pH on the structure, morphology, electrophysical, and mechanical properties of CuFe2O4 spinel, synthesized using the sol-gel self-combustion method. The investigation reveals that the pH level significantly impacts the structure formation, even at the gel formation stage, thereby shaping the subsequent structure and properties of the synthesized ferrite. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis demonstrates that the dominant phase (>90%) corresponds to the cubic spinel phase with the chemical formula CuFe2O4, belonging to the Fd3m space group. Notably, the pH of the reaction medium exerts a profound influence on the distribution of iron and copper ions within the octahedral and tetrahedral sublattices of the spinel structure. This variation in cationic distribution manifests in notable changes in the synthesized ferrite's magnetic, mechanical, and degradation properties. Furthermore, the study delves into the impact of the synthesized CuFe2O4 spinel as a photocatalyst for degrading organic dyes through the photo-Fenton process. It demonstrates that degradation efficiency is closely related to the ferrite's band gap width and particle size. This study aimed to determine how the pH of the reaction medium impacts the structure, morphology, optical, mechanical, and magnetic characteristics of the nanosized ferrites being synthesized. Furthermore, the synthesized materials were evaluated for their photocatalytic abilities in degrading organic dyes in water. The ferrite powders showcased remarkable dye degradation capabilities via the photo-Fenton process. Degradation efficiency largely hinged on the band gap width and the size of the particles. The most notable outcome was achieved with sample P1, which had particle sizes averaging 12.14 nm. By unraveling the complex relationship between pH, structure, and properties, this research enhances our understanding of the design and optimization of nanoscale mixed ferrites.