bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Modern Market of Neo Banks and their Role of Fintech Companies’ Financing
Authors: Prodanova Natalia , Bondarenko Tatiana
Published: April 2024

This study analyzes the modern market of neo banks in different countries in order to determine their role in financing fintech companies. It is believed that the modern neo bank market requires a correction of strategic development, namely the growth of financing transactions (including lending to fintech companies from small and medium-sized businesses), which contribute to the turnover of intellectual and digital financial assets as collateral. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the feasibility of financing secured by intellectual and digital financial assets of Russian and Moscow fintech companies. Based on the analysis of the neo bank market in the world market and in the Russian Federation, the authors developed recommendations for improving the financing mechanism, including lending, secured by intellectual and digital financial assets, taking into account possible regional (Moscow) support. Theoretical analysis of scientific methods involving analysis, synthesis, and generalization of existing literature are utilized to meet the aim of the study. The article presents recommendations for improving the existing system of fintech companies’ financing based on the developed tools and mechanisms for attracting financial resources using intellectual and digital financial assets (DFA) to enhance the activities of fintech companies in Russia in general and the city of Moscow in particular.
Impulse Purchases in Live Commerce
Authors: Chen Chen , Boris Alexandrovich Tkhorikov , Anna Andreevna Ordynets , Olga Sergeevna Osadchaya
Published: April 2024

This article is written with the support of CSC (National Foundation for Study Abroad). The article investigates the evolution of impulse buying and its impact on trading company profits in the context of digital commerce. The paper examines how changes in consumer behavior and technological innovations affect strategies for attracting and encouraging impulse buying. Special attention is paid to the role of time-limited offers, virtual rewards, quick feedback, social proof, and other mechanisms in creating the desired impulse in consumers. The factors determining impulse buying in the online environment are listed, and the psychological and social aspects of this phenomenon are explored. A number of principles and mechanisms for stimulating impulse buying in Live Commerce are proposed after the analysis of scientific literature.
Relationship Between the Components of Information and Communication Technology with Organizational Agility from View Point of Physical Education Professors
Authors: Bakhshalipour Vahid , Azizi Bisotoon , Khodaparast Siavash , Kalashi Maziyar
Published: April 2024

Nowadays, the use of information and communication technology helps a lot to increase the knowledge of physical education professors and to enrich the content of their jobs. And the paradigm called organizational agility can play a significant role in facing challenges and achieving success. From this point of view, the present research was conducted with the aim of the relationship between the components of information technology and communication with organizational agility from the point of view of physical education professors. The research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-survey in terms of execution method. The method of data collection is library studies and field research with questionnaire tools in physical education faculties and they were random samples. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to examine the dimensions of the examined variables and construct validity, and PLS method was used to test the research hypotheses. The findings of the research showed that the structural model of the research has a strong fit and information and communication technology plays a significant role in improving the organizational agility of physical education professors. In this research, it shows that there is a significant relationship between information and communication technology and organizational agility of physical education professors that by using information and communication technology on organizational agility, in providing better services and doing more optimal work and quick environmental response in professors. Physical education is effective.
Fluindo no Jogo
Authors: Bitencourt Ricardo Barbosa
Published: April 2024

A inovação na educação tem sido amplamente discutida e questionada. Durante a pandemia da COVID-19, o ensino a distância se tornou uma necessidade urgente, destacando a importância da educação digital, especialmente quando o distanciamento social é essencial para salvar vidas. No entanto, a desigualdade no acesso às tecnologias educacionais no Brasil expõe as dificuldades enfrentadas por muitos alunos, mostrando que simplesmente ter acesso à tecnologia não garante uma melhoria significativa nos processos de ensino-aprendizagem. Diante desse cenário, é fundamental promover um debate sobre estratégias que possam ser utilizadas tanto no ambiente online quanto no offline, fornecendo aos educadores bases sólidas para aprimorar suas práticas pedagógicas. Uma dessas estratégias é a gamificação, que envolve a utilização de elementos de jogos em contextos não lúdicos para engajar os alunos no processo de aprendizagem. A gamificação apresenta potencial para criar uma experiência de aprendizado "ótima", especialmente em um momento em que é necessário repensar a rotina escolar.
Quem tem Medo do ChatGPT?
Authors: Costa Everton Garcia da , Coelho Gabriel Bandeira , Salmi Frederico
Published: April 2024

O começo do século XXI tem sido marcado pelo surgimento de sistemas de inteligência artificial (IA) baseados no aprendizado de máquina. Dentre esses sistemas, o que adquiriu maior notoriedade é o ChatGPT, robô virtual criado pela empresa de tecnologia OpenAI, direcionado para a conversação com humanos. Como um sistema generativo, o ChatGPT consegue criar os mais diversos gêneros textuais, como cartas, poemas, artigos científicos, e até mesmo livros. Por esse motivo, desde seu lançamento, ele tem figurado no centro dos mais diversos e polêmicos debates relacionados às consequências das novas IAs acerca do futuro da humanidade.  Método: À luz dessas discussões, o presente artigo tem por objetivo, justamente, refletir sobre alguns dos efeitos sociais que sistemas generativos como o ChatGPT causam sobre a vida social , bem como sobre a prática acadêmica a partir de uma análise da sociologia digital interpretativa. Resultados: O âmbito da Quinta Revolução (Industria 5.0), o ChatGPT já apresenta impactos relevantes nos usos no campo acadêmico como autoria com IA, plágio, entre outros. Conclusão: Devido à rápida emergência da utilização do ChatGPT e outras IAs no campo acadêmico, se torna fundamental avaliações críticas em relação ao tipo de interação entre a academia e as novas tecnologias.
Locomotomic:
Authors: Costa Ferreira Kauane Lysien , Riccio Barbosa Andrea Teresa
Published: April 2024

Esta pesquisa apresenta o trabalho de elaboração de um aplicativo de Realidade Virtual (RV) voltado à educação em anatomia humana chamado Locomotomic. De fato, entende-se que a necessidade de inovar no campo da educação é uma questão urgente. Nesse sentido, o desenvolvimento de tecnologias que proporcionem novos meios de aprendizado se torna cada vez mais relevante, especialmente em situações em que o ensino prático presencial se mostra inviável. A solução proposta consiste na criação de um laboratório virtual de anatomia humana de baixo custo, que permita simular a experiência de aulas práticas. Para alcançar esse objetivo, foram conduzidas pesquisas para identificar as características desejáveis em um laboratório virtual de anatomia na área da saúde. Além disso, utilizou-se uma abordagem descritiva para estabelecer o conteúdo adequado a ser abordado no laboratório virtual, focado no aparelho locomotor humano. A implementação do laboratório virtual foi realizada com base na linguagem de programação JavaScript e na plataforma Kodular. Os resultados demonstram que a implantação de um laboratório de RV para o ensino de anatomia pode gerar economias significativas em infraestrutura em universidades públicas. Além disso, o aplicativo desenvolvido contribuirá para democratizar o acesso à informação, tornando o trabalho prático mais acessível a um maior número de usuários. Adicionalmente, haverá benefícios na redução dos custos associados à aquisição de cadáveres para laboratórios práticos e à manutenção de instalações físicas em instituições públicas de ensino. No âmbito científico, essa pesquisa proporcionará um impacto positivo, democratizando o acesso ao conhecimento e facilitando o trabalho prático de estudantes da área da saúde. Além disso, os estudantes terão a oportunidade de explorar as vantagens e potencialidades da RV no ensino, enriquecendo significativamente o processo de aprendizado prático. Dessa forma, o trabalho contribuirá para avanços no campo de Sistemas de Informação (SI) aplicados à educação, oferecendo uma alternativa eficiente e acessível para o ensino de anatomia humana.
Reflexões acerca de uma Webconferência de Divulgação Científica sobre Astrobiologia
Authors: Brito José Euripedes Bezerra , Teixeira Ricardo Roberto Plaza
Published: April 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo investigar a realização da webconferência intitulada “Busca por bioassinaturas em superfícies planetárias” ministrada pelo professor Douglas Galante, em 2021. Em especial, foram examinadas as concepções dos participantes deste evento sobre os tópicos abordados. Para fundamentar teoricamente esta pesquisa, foi feita uma revisão da literatura científica existente, por meio da ferramenta de busca do “Google Acadêmico”, usando como palavras-chave, termos como “astrobiologia”, exobiologia” e “ensino de ciências”. Foram caracterizados em detalhes os métodos usados para planejar e realizar a webconferência investigada. Os resultados desta ação foram discutidos por duas vertentes. Em primeiro lugar, a partir do exame dos dados associados à gravação em vídeo da webconferência que podem ser obtidos pelas ferramentas do YouTube Analytics. Em segundo lugar, pela análise e interpretação dos padrões de respostas dadas por 17 participantes da webconferência que responderam voluntariamente às perguntas de um questionário disponibilizado durante a transmissão, por meio do link de um “Formulário Google”. Os dados obtidos foram interpretados à luz da literatura científica existente sobre os temas tratados. A realização desta atividade remota de divulgação científica permitiu compreender o significativo potencial pedagógico da Astrobiologia, principalmente pela sua natureza interdisciplinar e pelo seu caráter motivador.
The Flipped Classroom Methodology in the Teaching of Genetics in a Brazilian Public School
Authors: Pereira do Nacimento Ludmila , Ribeiro de Oliveira Dirce , Roberto de Macedo Leandro , De Freitas Gomides Antônio Frederico
Published: April 2024

The objective of the present study was to apply the Flipped Classroom Methodology (FCM) to teach Genetics in the senior year of a public high school, and to evaluate its effectiveness according to the performance of its students. Two didactic sequences were applied: one called Traditional Classroom (TC) and the other Flipped Classroom (FC). The students who were taught through FC dedicated more time to their studies, presenting greater ease to learn the contents. Some reported difficulty managing study time due to balancing study and work, and they had significantly higher scores than the students of the TC. We concluded that the FCM is effective in teaching genetics. However, the reality of many high school students from public schools includes the need to work to complement the family income, which can become an obstacle for the students’ full development and motivation through this methodology.
Imbricações entre Avaliações Externas e Qualidade da Educação Básica
Authors: Silva de Carvalho Lilian , Maria Moschen Nascente Renata
Published: April 2024

As avaliações externas, elaboradas pelo Ministério da Educação, têm sido aplicadas nos últimos 30 anos com o objetivo anunciado de levantar e analisar dados relativos ao rendimento e evasão escolar. Com o avanço tanto do alcance como da capilaridade dessas avaliações, os dados por elas produzidos passaram a orientar as políticas públicas e estruturar as ações de accountability na educação, além de servirem como instrumentos de regulação dos currículos e da gestão das escolas e como indicadores da qualidade da educação ofertada. Assim, o objetivo deste artigo é analisar as imbricações entre avaliações externas e qualidade da educação, em uma amostra de 18 artigos da Revista Brasileira de Política e Administração da Educação, no período compreendido entre 2000 e 2019. Trata-se de um recorte de uma pesquisa qualitativa, documental, que teve como método a análise de conteúdo. Os resultados apontam que as avaliações externas podem contribuir para a oferta de educação de qualidade, se seus resultados forem analisados em conjunção com outros indicadores, internos e externos às escolas, favorecendo uma administração escolar construída com base na racionalidade comunicativa que estrutura a educação para a criticidade, justiça e emancipação social.
Supercritical Hénon-type equation with a forcing term
Authors: Ishige Kazuhiro , Katayama Sho
Published: April 2024

This article is concerned with the structure of solutions to the elliptic problem for a Hénon-type equation with a forcing term:

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Bergman kernel functions associated to measures supported on totally real submanifolds
Authors: Marinescu George , Vu Duc-Viet
Published: April 2024

We prove that the Bergman kernel function associated to a smooth measure supported on a piecewise-smooth maximally totally real submanifold 𝐾 in

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n

\mathbb{C}^{n}

is of polynomial growth.
For example, this holds in dimension one if 𝐾 is a finite union of transverse Jordan arcs in ℂ.
Our bounds are sharp when 𝐾 is smooth.
We give an application to the equidistribution of the zeros of random polynomials, which extends a result of Shiffman–Zelditch to the higher-dimensional setting.
A Third Directive on Consumer Credit
Authors: Arroyo Amayuelas Esther
Published: April 2024

The recently adopted Consumer Credit Directive incorporates new forms of credit and uses classic consumer protection instruments as well as introducing measures that increase control over lenders with the aim of preventing over-indebtedness. In general, more burdens are imposed on lenders and certain commercial practices are banned or restricted in all Member States. Moreover, the Directive is characterised by the fact that it includes consumer data protection and specifies a consumers’ right not to be discriminated against, which may have some overlap with the General Data Protection Regulation and the on-going development of EU artificial intelligence legislation.
The Unfairness of Personalised Price Terms in Consumer Credit Products
Authors: Tjon Akon Melvin
Published: April 2024

This article examines whether, and if so to what extent, a lender can engage in the algorithmic personalised pricing of consumer credit products (PP) under the Unfair Contract Terms Directive (UCTD) and the Consumer Credit Directive (CCD). To this end, the author first analyses the economic literature to discuss the mechanics of PP and the economic impacts on different consumer groups. This overview is followed by an examination of the UCTD and the CCD, in the broader context of EU regulatory law, as these Directives apply to the practice and the contractual terms. Subsequently, the author applies the considerations of the European Court of Justice (CJEU) in the jurisprudence regarding price terms in credit and mortgage agreements to personalised price terms. Finally, the author concludes that the Directives indeed limit the extent to which a lender can engage in PP, but that the frameworks in the broader EU regulatory context would be better suited than the Directives to address the negative economic impacts of the practice.
Explaining the Divergence in German and French Public Finances
Authors: Eisl Andreas
Published: April 2024

In this contribution, I discuss the divergence of German and French public finances over the course of the last two decades. Major gaps in public deficit/debt levels and debt service costs have opened even under the presence of a common fiscal framework at the EU level. To explain these differences, I focus on three elements: the (non-)perception of budgetary and socio-economic crisis, differences in demographic conditions, and contrasting approaches towards the role of rules and expertise in fiscal policymaking. The contribution illustrates these points by providing two concise case studies on key developments in fiscal policymaking and institutions since the 1990s. I conclude with a brief reflection on German and French fiscal policymaking in the years to come.
‘My dearest Clara … my dear friend’ – Personal Names and direct address in Mary Hamilton’s private correspondence
Authors: Yáñez-Bouza Nuria
Published: April 2024

In the eighteenth century, a period dominated by linguistic correctness, propriety and etiquette, appropriate forms of address are a customary feature in correspondence and a key means by which individuals are able to construct their social identity in light of their relationships with others. In this context, and framed within the fields of historical sociolinguistics and historical sociopragmatics, this paper explores the role of direct address as a socially-governed linguistic practice and as an index of politeness, and the focus lies in intra-speaker variation in the use of personal names and honorifics in the opening, body and subscription parts of the letter. The study is based on a set of 170 private letters written by Mary Hamilton (1756–1816), courtier, diarist and a member of the Bluestocking circle, and the analysis considers notions traditionally connected with pragmatic language use such as distance, power and politeness, bearing in mind other content-dependent factors as well. Overall, the research presented here aims to contribute to a growing body of literature which understands ego-documents as providing a window onto language and society.
Adverse reactions of piperacillin: A literature review of case reports
Authors: Zhang Hongru , Yang Liping
Published: April 2024

Aim

This study aimed to summarize case reports of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) caused by piperacillin and explore their effects on human organs in real-world settings.

Method

Case reports of piperacillin ADRs were collected by searching databases such as PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, WanFang, and VIP from inception to December 2022.

Results

A total of 170 patients were ultimately included. The results revealed that ADRs caused by piperacillin were primarily associated with the entire body, followed by the blood system, skin and soft tissues, and the nervous system. The most frequently reported cases included anaphylactic shock, drug fever, rash, and thrombocytopenia. The most severe ADRs were identified as anaphylactic shock and bullous epidermal necrolysis. Furthermore, a comparison was made between systemic adverse reactions caused by piperacillin as a single drug and two composite preparations of piperacillin/β-lactamase inhibitor. ADRs not mentioned in the instructions included convulsions or hallucinations and Kounis syndrome (KS).

Conclusion

This review suggests that the most severe ADRs associated with piperacillin are toxic epidermal necrolysis and anaphylactic shock. Rare ADRs caused by piperacillin, such as myoclonic jerks, hallucinations, and KS, were identified. The most common symptom with domestic preparations of piperacillin/sulbactam and piperacillin sodium was dyspnea.
Exploring the bladder tissue microbiome in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer using 2bRAD-M sequencing
Authors: Yao Zhipeng , Huang He , Zhang Sihan , Wang Shaogang , Xia Qidong , Liu Zheng
Published: April 2024

Objectives

The 2bRAD sequencing for Microbiome (2bRAD-M) represents an innovative and streamlined approach for the reconstruction of microbial profiles at the species level. In our investigation, we conducted 2bRAD-M analysis to characterize the microbiome of bladder tissue in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC).

Methods

15 tumor tissues and 15 paired para-carcinoma tissues were obtained from the bladder excised during surgery. 2bRAD-M sequencing was used to assess the abundance of microorganisms in samples.

Results

The microbial community structure and biodiversity, as assessed at varying taxonomic ranks, exhibited a high degree of similarity between the tumor and paired non-tumor tissues. At the genus level, we observed a notably elevated abundance of Brachybacterium and Haloparvum, coupled with a diminished abundance of Anoxybacillus, Anoxybacillu_A, Deinococcus, NCEH01, and Pseudoxanthomonas_A in the tumor tissues. Meanwhile, at the species level, the non-tumor tissues exhibited an enrichment of Anoxybacillus_A rupiensis, Anoxybacillus flavithermus_G, Klebsiella quasipneumoniae, NCEH01 sp002304505, and Pseudoxanthomonas_A sp004284195. Linear discriminant analysis effect size (LEfSe) identified 29 discriminative features, characterized by significant variations (p<0.5, LDA≥2.0) in relative abundance between the two groups. Furthermore, an analysis of functional predictions utilizing Phylogenetic Investigation of Communities by Reconstruction of Unobserved States 2 (PICRUSt2) also uncovered disparities in the microbial functional composition.

Conclusions

This study identified several microorganisms that exhibit differences between MIBC tumor tissue and adjacent non-tumor tissue using 2bRAD-M sequencing, providing some insights into the potential association between the bladder microbiome and cancer.
A two-stage framework for predicting the remaining useful life of bearings
Authors: Zhan Xianbiao , Liu Zixuan , Yan Hao , Wu Zhenghao , Guo Chiming , Jia Xisheng
Published: April 2024

The traditional prediction of remaining useful life (RUL) for bearings cannot be calculated in parallel and requires manual feature extraction and artificial label construction. Therefore, this article proposes a two-stage framework for predicting the RUL of bearings. In the first stage, an unsupervised approach using a temporal convolutional network (TCN) is employed to construct a health indicator (HI). This helps reduce human interference and the reliance on expert knowledge. In the second stage, a prediction framework based on a convolutional neural network (CNN)–transformer is developed to address the limitations of traditional neural networks, specifically their inability to perform parallel calculations and their low prediction accuracy. The life prediction framework primarily maps the complete life data of bearings onto the HI vector. Based on the HI constructed through TCN, the known HI is input into the CNN–transformer network, which sequentially predicts the remaining unknown HI. Finally, the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method are verified using two bearing datasets, providing validation of its capabilities.
Reflections in time: Migration Period mirror recently found east of the Carpathians
Authors: Grumeza Lavinia , Țurcanu Senica
Published: April 2024

In dieser Studie wird ein „östlicher“ Spiegel mit zentraler Schleife untersucht, der mit dem Typ Berjozovka-Carnuntum-Mödling verwandt ist und kürzlich in Secuieni, Kreis Bacău, Rumänien, entdeckt wurde. Diese Spiegel sind bei Nomadenstämmen verbreitet. Sie wurden vor allem im nördlichen Kaukasus sowie nördlich und nordwestlich des Schwarzen Meeres gefunden. Die Spiegel kamen während der Völkerwanderung nach Europa und begleiteten die Alanen und die hunnischen Stämme nach Osten. Im 5. Jh. n. Chr. wurden sie vor allem im mittleren und unteren Donauraum gefunden. Die meisten Spiegel stammen aus Frauengräbern, oft mit künstlich deformierten Schädeln, die mit Prestigegegenständen (wie großen Silberfibeln mit halbkreisförmigen Kopfplatten, Adlerfibeln, Golddiademen, granulierten Ohrringen, Perlen usw.) bestattet wurden. In Rumänien sind nur zwölf solcher Spiegel dokumentiert, und in der Region Moldau (Rumänien, Region zwischen Ostkarpaten und Pruth) nur einer in fragmentarischer Form. Der neu entdeckte Spiegel von Secuieni ist daher von großem archäologischen Wert und wirft ein Licht auf die archäologische Landschaft der Völkerwanderungszeit östlich der Karpaten und weit darüber hinaus, bis nach China.
Effect of Static Stretching on Tendon Hysteresis and Efficiency During Repetitive Jumping
Authors: Sasajima Shuhei , Kubo Keitaro
Published: April 2024

Sasajima, S and Kubo, K. Effect of static stretching on tendon hysteresis and efficiency during repetitive jumping. J Strength Cond Res 38(6): 1041–1047, 2024—To date, no studies have experimentally shown a relationship between tendon hysteresis and exercise efficiency. However, previous studies showed that tendon hysteresis decreased immediately after static stretching. The purposes of this study were to (a) investigate the change in tendon hysteresis during the recovery period after static stretching and (b) determine whether exercise efficiency is enhanced because of the decline of tendon hysteresis after static stretching. For stretching (1 minute × 4 sets) and control conditions, tendon hysteresis was measured during ramp (i.e., lower strain rate of tendon) and ballistic (i.e., higher strain rate of tendon) contractions before, immediately, 15, 30, 45, and 60 minutes after interventions. In addition, electromyograms of the plantar flexor muscles (medial gastrocnemius [MG], lateral gastrocnemius [LG], and soleus muscles [SOL]) and oxygen consumption (V̇O2) were measured during 10 minutes of submaximal repetitive jumping after both interventions. Tendon hysteresis (during ramp and ballistic contractions) reduced by static stretching persisted for up to 60 minutes (effect of time p < 0.001). During repetitive jumping, no differences in electromyograms of the plantar flexor muscles (effect of condition p = 0.786 for MG, p = 0.124 for LG, p = 0.682 for SOL) or V̇O2 (effect of condition p = 0.534) were found between stretching and control conditions. These results suggest that the reduction in tendon hysteresis because of static stretching continues until 60 minutes after the end of stretching, and static stretching does not change the efficiency (evaluated by electromyograms of the plantar flexor muscles and V̇O2) during submaximal repetitive jumping.
A Comparison of Subjective Estimations and Objective Velocities at Quantifying Proximity to Failure for the Bench Press in Resistance-Trained Men and Women
Authors: Hickmott Landyn M. , Butcher Scotty J. , Chilibeck Philip D.
Published: April 2024

Hickmott, LM, Butcher, SJ, and Chilibeck, PD. A comparison of subjective estimations and objective velocities at quantifying proximity to failure for the bench press in resistance-trained men and women. J Strength Cond Res 38(7): 1206–1212, 2024—The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy of quantifying repetitions in reserve (RIR) in the bench press among 18 men and 18 women between 2 conditions: (a) subjective estimations and (b) objective velocities. Subjects performed 4 sessions over 10 days: (a) 1 repetition maximum (1RM) test; (b) repetition-to-failure test at 80% of 1RM; (c) 3 sets to failure at 80% of 1RM; and (d) 3 sets to failure at 75, 80, and 85% of 1RM. During sessions 2, 3, and 4, subjects verbally stated their perceived 4 and 2 RIR intraset, whereas average concentric velocity was recorded on all repetitions. The dependent variable for the subjective estimations condition was the difference between the actual number of RIR and the subject’s subjective estimated number of RIR at the verbally stated 4 and 2 RIR. The dependent variable for the objective velocities condition was the difference between the actual number of RIR and the number of RIR calculated from the subject’s baseline individualized last repetition average concentric velocity-RIR profile. Significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. Sessions 3 and 4 had significant (p < 0.001) condition × set and condition × load interactions, respectively, at both 4 and 2 RIR. Objective velocities were significantly more accurate than subjective estimations on set 1 and set 2 at both RIRs during session 3 and for 75 and 80% of 1RM at both RIRs during session 4. Objective velocities exhibit significantly greater accuracy than subjective estimations at quantifying RIR during initial sets and lower loads.
EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS TO FOOD AND BODY CARE INFLUENCER MARKETING
Authors: López-Martínez Adela , Sádaba Charo , Feijoo Beatriz
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Constant exposure to sponsored content by influencers has a direct impact on the eating habits of minors, as well as emotional and self-esteem implications. Methodology: Thus, we aim to understand the type of advertising that teenagers in Spain receive regarding food and body care through influencers by conducting an online survey of 1055 minors aged 11 to 17 years. Results: Nearly 45% of minors confirmed that they receive advertising for unhealthy foods, and although fashion (48.7%) is the sector of body care from which they receive the most promotional inputs, exposure to cosmetic and beauty products (33.1%), fitness and gym products (23.2%), and aesthetic procedures (13.5%) is also notable. Differences based on gender, age, and socioeconomic level were also observed. Discussion: This information reveals that the measures described, such as the PAOS code or self-regulation codes, are not sufficient to reduce minors' exposure to promotion of unhealthy and/or age-inappropriate products. Conclusions: It is essential to continue promoting advertising literacy among minors to enhance their critical thinking skills and enable them to responsibly deal with these commercial messages.
Smoking enhances proliferation, inflammatory markers, and immunoglobulins in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from Graves’ patients
Authors: Shahida Bushra , Planck Tereza , Singh Tania , Åsman Peter , Lantz Mikael
Published: April 2024

Graves’ disease (GD) and Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO) are complex autoimmune diseases. This study delved into the impact of cigarette smoke extract (CSE), simvastatin, and/or diclofenac on peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). Specifically, we explored alterations in IL-1B, IL-6, PTGS2 expression, B- and T-lymphocyte proliferation, and Immunoglobulin G (IgG) production. We also assessed IGF1’s influence on B- and T-lymphocyte proliferation. PBMCs from Graves’ patients were exposed to CSE with/without simvastatin and/or diclofenac. Gene and protein expression was compared with untreated PBMCs. B- and T-lymphocyte proliferation was assessed following IGF1 treatment. PBMCs exposed to CSE exhibited increased expression of IL-1B (6-fold), IL-6 (10-fold), and PTGS2 (5.6-fold), and protein levels of IL-1B (4-fold), IL-6 (16-fold) and PGE2 (3.7-fold) compared with untreated PBMCs. Simvastatin and/or diclofenac downregulated the expression of PTGS2 (0.5-fold), IL-6 (0.4-fold), and IL-1B (0.6-fold), and the protein levels of IL-1B (0.6-fold), IL-6 (0.6-fold), and PGE2 (0.6-fold) compared with untreated PBMCs. CSE exposure in PBMCs increased the proliferation of B and T lymphocytes by 1.3-fold and 1.4-fold, respectively, compared with untreated. CSE exposure increased IgG (1.5-fold) in supernatant from PBMCs isolated from Graves’ patients. IGF1 treatment increased the proliferation of B and T lymphocytes by 1.6-fold. Simvastatin downregulated the proliferation of B and T lymphocytes by 0.7-fold. Our study shows that CSE significantly upregulated the expression and release of the inflammatory markers PTGS2, IL-6 and IL-1B,the IgG levels, and the proliferation of B and T lymphocytes. Additionally, IGF1 increased the proliferation of B and T lymphocytes. Finally, these effects were decreased by diclofenac and/or simvastatin treatment.
On the Priority of the Aristotelian Polis over the Individual The Polis as a Hylomorphic Whole
Authors: Panayides Christos
Published: April 2024

In Politics I 2 (1253a18–27), Aristotle makes a controversial claim that the polis is prior in nature to the individual. The aim of this article is to reconstruct this thesis. According to recent scholarship, there are two main ways to understand priority in nature in Aristotle. It may be construed as ‘existential priority, or as ‘priority in being’. It is argued that: (a) The first option is problematic; it cannot give us a viable reading of the thesis in Politics I 2. Whereas (b) The second option provides us with a sound approach to the puzzle at hand. Furthermore, it is argued that the exegetical plausibility of the suggested reading of the thesis in Politics I 2 (1253a18–27) may be bolstered if we note that, for Aristotle, the polis is a particular kind of hylomorphic whole.
Meaningful Work, Post-Work, and Contemporary Aristotelianism
Authors: Mardosas Egidijus
Published: April 2024

The paper explores the relation between a contemporary Aristotelian conception of human flourishing and two critical perspectives on work. The meaningful work perspective inquires what kind of work would be meaningful, by arguing that meaningful work is essential for human flourishing. The post-work perspective argues that good life lies outside work and workplaces and calls to eliminate work as much as possible. The paper suggests that it is possible to acknowledge the insights of both perspectives via contemporary Aristotelian notions of practice and human flourishing. The notion of practice incorporates the conception of meaningful work, yet it applies to nonwork activities as well. Conceptualization of human well-being via the notion of practice also responds to the post-work challenge of conceiving human flourishing without prioritizing work over other meaningful activities. In this way, a contemporary Aristotelian conception of human flourishing supports both the need for better work and less work.
H. Bergson on the Problem of Origin of Life
Authors: Bartusiak Pavlo
Published: April 2024

Henri Bergson’s conjectures about the origin of life avoid providing a solution to the problem, and yet he did make some suggestions. A close reading of his texts reveals the philosopher’s implicit assumption of an origin of life on Earth through natural processes. This paper is concerned with the concept of an élan, and focuses on the evolution of this philosophical concept in Bergson’s thought. The argument divides the élan from its constant companion, vital, in order to highlight its non-spiritual aspect which applies to what that Bergson described as “physiological life.” I emphasize that élan has a history, and that there must have been a moment when an élan began. Finally, the argument moves from élan’s history/origin to life’s history/origin.
„Literatūros lankai“: dialogas su lenkų poetais
Authors: Adomavičienė Laimutė
Published: April 2024

The article explores the translations of Polish literary publications in the Lithuanian Exile Literature Magazine Literaturos Lankai (Literary Folios, during the period 1952–1959). Like many of its contemporaries, Literaturos Lankai expanded the scope of foreign literature in its pages through translations. The staff of the magazine continued the Lithuanian tradition by presenting Polish poets related to Lithuania: Czesław Milosz (1911–2004) and Julian Tuwim (1894–1953). New readers were introduced to the poetry of the Polish exile Jerzy Pietrkewicz (Peterkiewicz) (1916–2007) whose writings so far have been almost not translated into Lithuanian. In exile, translator Juozas Kėkštas (1915–1981) played a pivotal role in disseminating of Milosz’s highlighting his multifaceted talents as a poet, prose writer, and literary critic. Milosz offers to break out of the feelings and impressions in Chalk Circle poetry, seeking a language that reflects epic consciousness and new forms of expression. The works of Polish authors published in Literatūros Lankai reflect the ‘pulse of the time’, revealing a disturbed lyrical subject and an ongoing quest for new artistic forms. The translations of Polish literature strengthened the literary and cultural connections between Lithuania and Poland.
The Screaming Thing: A Material Ecocritical Exploration of Trauma in Aleksandrs Pelēcis’s Poems
Authors: Ostups Artis
Published: April 2024

This article investigates the intersection of trauma studies and new materialism, offering a fresh perspective on human trauma through the prism of nonhuman forces. Drawing inspiration from material ecocriticism, a paradigm that evolved from materialist and posthumanist ideas and has not yet been brought into contact with trauma studies, the article underscores the significance of considering the embodiment of experience, thus arriving at an extended notion of trauma. This new theoretical framework is tested by examining the testimonial poetry of Latvian writer Aleksandrs Pelēcis, who was deported to Siberia by Soviet authorities in 1946. His poems employ inanimate objects and animals to create metonymical and metaphorical connections between human and nonhuman actors within the context of long exile. By illuminating a shared experiential space, Pelēcis manages to project and diffract traumatic feelings and memories, thus making them more comprehensible to his readers. This, in turn, places trauma studies on a trajectory away from the traditional conceptualisation of the inexpressible and the awkward.
Incidentaloma: cephaleas revealing partial thrombosis of internal carotid artery aneurysm during a 30-week pregnancy of amenorrhea: a case report
Authors: Jalal Mohammed , El-Abbassi I , Amghar A , Gotni A , Assal A , Lamrissi A
Published: April 2024

Abnormal dilatation of the wall of an intracranial artery under the influence of various factors results in what we call a cerebral aneurysm. This creates a pocket where blood accumulates, as it communicates with the vessel via a collar.1 When an aneurysm has not yet ruptured, it is usually detected incidentally, but sudden onset of headache should prompt a search for an intracranial vascular cause.2 In this work, we report a case of a patient who presented with sudden onset of headache which revealed partial thrombosis of an aneurysm of the internal carotid artery during a pregnancy presumed to be at 30 days' gestation + 5 days in severe preeclampsia.
El modelo de educación por competencias y su impacto en la planificación estratégica de la Universidad de Talca (Chile)
Authors: Pizarro Quezada Ignacio
Published: April 2024

El nuevo modelo educativo de la Universidad de Talca es un gran desafío institucional, la cual en Chile ha liderado la implementación de la enseñanza por competencia, centrando así sus esfuerzos en tres focos : La formación de personas dentro de un marco valórico propio; la búsqueda de la excelencia en el cultivo de las ciencias, las artes, las letras y la innovación tecnológica; y el compromiso con el progreso y el bienestar regional y del país, en permanente diálogo e interacción con el entorno social, cultural y económico. Estos focos del modelo educativo por competencias, han generado un fuerte cambio a la Universidad, tanto en su planificación estratégica, como en su estructura organizacional. Es así como se puede observar en la evolución de los planes estratégicos, como ha sido necesario cambiar los objetivos y las estrategias antes propuestas, los cuales en un principio solo contemplaban como meta el rediseño de la matriz curricular, sin tener plazo ni meta clara para medir estos cambios. Finalmente el nuevo plan visión 2015, establece de manera concreta dos premisas; en primer lugar, alinear los focos estratégicos principales de la Universidad al cuadro de mando integral y por último, confeccionar indicadores que permitan de manera efectiva monitorear la óptima implementación de este modelo educativo. Dando así el paso necesario a la nueva fase de implementación del modelo adoptado.
Preferencias por un Programa de Posgrado: Un análisis de los factores que contribuyen a la elección de los posgrados en administración por profesionales de la Región de Coquimbo, Chile
Authors: Araya Pizarro Sebastián Cristóbal , Rojas Escobar Luperfina Eloísa , Fernández Labra Jorge Javier
Published: April 2024

Desde hace bastante tiempo los profesionales de la administración y gestión de empresas, han comprendido que los productos y servicios ofrecidos deben estar diseñados en base a las necesidades y preferencias, reales o potenciales, de los consumidores. En dicho contexto, la presente investigación empleó la metodología de Análisis Conjunto, una técnica estadística multivariante para determinar la estructura de las preferencias de los estudiantes de programas de posgrados en Administración de la IV Región de Coquimbo, Chile. Para ello se aplicó un cuestionario a una muestra de 100 profesionales de la Región provenientes principalmente de las ciudades de La Serena y Coquimbo. En base a la revisión de la literatura existente y a entrevistas a expertos, se definieron 7 atributos claves, que posteriormente, se evaluaron con los encuestados: Tipo de programa, arancel anual, duración, acreditación institucional, reconocimiento institucional, modalidad y conexión internacional. Mediante un diseño ortogonal se definieron 18 programas hipotéticos. Los resultados conseguidos muestran que el programa preferido es el proveniente de una institución de alto reconocimiento, acreditada por el Consejo Nacional de Acreditación (CNA), bajo una modalidad de estudios Weekend (con clases solo los fines de semana) y con conexión internacional. Asimismo, se evidenció que un programa que ofrece la posibilidad de cursar un doctorado con salida intermedia de magíster es preferido sobre cursar un magíster o doctorado de manera independiente
Effects of a career education classroom course on high school students' career management competencies and career orientation in Hungary
Authors: Pálvölgyi Lajos
Published: April 2024

Several researchers have highlighted the need to strengthen school-based career education in Hungary. After reviewing the international literature on similar programs, this study reports on the impact of an innovative, multi-method career education course. It aimed to support Hungarian high school (ISCED 344) students in grades 10–11 in making decisions on further education and career choices, and in dealing with related uncertainties and difficulties, mainly through developing career management competence. Using a quasi-experimental design, the intervention group of 92 students showed significantly better results on half of the 20 career orientation variables assessed six months after the end of the intervention of 12 three-quarter-hour sessions, with low effect sizes compared to the pre-intervention assessment, and the 96-student control group. In addition to a self-developed questionnaire, the CDDQ Career Decision-Making Difficulties Questionnaire; and the CFI Career Factors Inventory were used. The effectiveness of the intervention was independent of factors such as gender, age, academic performance, and parental education. The study concludes with the suggestion that an enhanced version of the course could be an officially recommended supplementary career education program in Hungarian high schools.
The return to life of Er and the antarābhava: A historical-religious comparison
Authors: Salvati Antonio
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this essay is to compare the story of Er in Plato's Republic's tenth book with the concept of antarābhava in the Vedic World and the ancient schools of Buddhism. First, the story of Er, a warrior who was believed to have died in battle and returned to life shortly before his body was burnt on the pyre, will be told. Er describes the vision he had before returning to life: he saw the actions and fate of the disembodied souls in the state and stage before their reincarnation. Next, the Indian doctrine of antarābhava, the intermediate state between death and rebirth, according to the Vedic religion and ancient schools of Buddhism, will be discussed. Finally, we will say a few concluding words to make a historical-religious comparison between the two in order to better understand both these doctrines and visions of the afterlife.
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON SUITABLE IMAGE PROCESSING AND MACHINE LEARNING TECHNIQUE FOR DISEASE IDENTIFICATION OF TOMATO AND POTATO PLANTS
Authors: Wisidagama N S , Marikar F MMT , Sirisuriya M
Published: April 2024

Agriculture plays a vital role in the Sri Lankan economy. Cultivation of crops like tomatoes and potatoes which is being used as a fruit and vegetable will contribute significantly to farmer’s earnings.  However, tomato and potato crop faces numerous challenges, such as disease infection can significantly reduce the yield. Early identification of these diseases is crucial for implementing timely interventions and minimizing the potential damage. The current study aims to analyze existing methodologies and identify the most effective approaches for disease detection in tomato and potato crops. Image processing techniques enable the extraction of relevant features from digital images of infected plants, aiding in the identification of diseases accurately. Additionally, machine learning algorithms have proven to be valuable tools for analyzing complex datasets and distinguishing between healthy and diseased plants. The review explores various image processing techniques, including image segmentation, feature extraction, and classification algorithms (support vector machines, random forests, and convolutional neural networks). Suitability of these techniques assured that the disease identification in tomato plants based on their accuracy, efficiency, and robustness. The findings of this review will serve as a foundation for the development of a software application to identify tomato leaf diseases accurately. By enabling accurate disease identification and management, this study seeks to enhance the resilience and productivity of tomato and potato cultivation in Sri Lanka, contributing to the sustainable growth of the agricultural sector.
КОМП'ЮТЕРНІ СИСТЕМИ ЗНАНЬ: ОСНОВИ ПОДАННЯ ТА ОБРОБЛЕННЯ ПРЕДМЕТНО-ОРІЄНТОВАНИХ ЗНАНЬ
Authors: Петренко М. Г. , Бойко М. О. , Малахов К. С.
Published: April 2024

В статті досліджується еволюція онтолого-керованого оброблення природномовної інформації. Шляхом поглибленого дослідження запропоновано нову архітектуру лінгвістичного процесора, яка унікальним чином інтегрує лінгвістичну та онтологічну парадигми під час семантичного аналізу. Відходячи від традиційних методологій, такий підхід демонструє глибоке злиття методів видобування та представлення знань. Центральним моментом дослідження є розробка онтолого-керованої інформаційної системи, побудованої з вбудованим акцентом на саморозвиток і адаптацію. Особливістю системи є ефективне оперування елементарними знаннями у поєднанні з її динамічною здатністю сприяти розвитку інноваційних концептів і відношень. Особлива увага приділяється застосуванню системи в обробці наукової інформації, що свідчить про її потенціал у революційному перетворенні наукомістких додатків у наукових галузях. Основними зусиллями в статті є прагнення прокласти шлях до більш інтуїтивно зрозумілих, точних і розширених онтолого-орієнтованих інструментів у сфері видобування та представлення знань.