bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PERDA AUDITIVA INDUZIDA POR NÍVEL ELEVADO DE PRESSÃO SONORA EM ATIRADORES DESPORTIVOS
Authors: Oliveira Samarah Wilson Novais Vilela de , Façanha Rachel Costa
Published: November 2023

Introdução: Um dos fatores que podem desequilibrar a funcionalidade do sistema auditivo é quando o indivíduo é exposto a um nível elevado de pressão sonora, desencadeando a Perda Auditiva Induzida por Níveis de Pressão Sonora Elevados. A prática do tiro desportivo é uma das atividades que podem expor o indivíduo ao ruído em níveis muito mais elevados que os permissíveis. Objetivos: Verificar a promoção da prevenção e do diagnóstico da Perda Auditiva Induzida por Níveis de Pressão Sonora Elevados (PAINPSE) em atiradores desportivos. Metodologia: Foi realizado um estudo observacional, transversal e quantitativo. A amostra foi composta por toda a população de atiradores desportivos, submetidos a responderem um questionário, contendo dados sobre a promoção de prevenção e sobre o diagnóstico da perda auditiva. Os dados foram tabulados para a análise descritiva, em número e porcentagem, utilizando-se o Microsoft Excel 2013 e a análise estatística dos resultados foi realizada por meio do programa estatístico SPSS (Versão 22). Resultados: As formas de promoção da prevenção e do diagnóstico da perda auditiva mais prevalentes foram: fazer uso de protetor auricular (91,67%), receber orientação e trainamento para a saúde auditiva (58,33%), conhecer que a exposição ao ruído sem a devida exposição pode provocar perda na audição (100%) e 66,67% já haviam realizado exame de diagnóstico auditivo. Conclusão: Conclui-se que mesmo com a ausência de uma legislação em vigor, que atue de forma direta na relação do atirador desportivo versus riscos de perda auditiva, a maioria da população já apresenta preocupação latente na temática supracitada.
A RELEVÂNCIA DA FONOAUDIOLOGIA NA SUCÇÃO NÃO-NUTRITIVA DO RECÉM-NASCIDO PRÉ-TERMO: revisão sistemática
Authors: Santos Thaylla Emilly Pinheiro , Sales Alessandra Mendes de
Published: November 2023

Introdução: A fonoaudiologia acompanha as mães durante o aleitamento materno proporcionando o desenvolvimento adequado das estruturas e das funções de sucção, respiração, deglutição, fala e mastigação do recém-nascido recém-nascidos pré-termo que apresentam uma imaturidade global, o que prejudica a realizar o reflexo de sucção, nesse caso, a estimulação precoce da sucção não-nutritiva em recém-nascido pré-termo auxilia na evolução expressiva do padrão de sucção, tornando o apto para alimentar-se por via oral. Objetivos: Mostrar a relevância da fonoaudiologia na estimulação precoce da sucção no recém-nascido pré-termo. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática da literatura, Serão incluídos no estudo artigos que obtiverem resultados relacionados com o tema, estando disponíveis nas bases de dados de forma integral e gratuita, publicados entre os anos de 2017 á 2022. E serão excluídos do estudo artigos anteriores ao ano de 2017; artigos repetidos entre as bases de dados; artigos sem resumo, sem referências e incompletos. Resultados: A amostra final resultou em 7 artigos, 4 deles encontrados no Google Academico e 3 na base de dados Scielo, apresentando as alterações da sucção dos recém-nascidos pre-termos e a relevancia do fonoaudiologo. Conclusão: A relevância dos fonoaudiologos na UTI Neonatal se mostrou uma intervenção de suma importância, propiciando maior qualidade de vida para essa criança a curto e longo prazo.
Genotoxicity of a synthetic plant growth regulator, Forchlorfenuron (CPPU), on human lymphocytes using chromosome aberration assay
Authors: Yavuz Kocaman Ayşe , Yakar Berna
Published: November 2023

Forchlorfenuron (FCF, also known as CPPU), which belongs to the group of phenylurea cytokinins, is one of the most widely used synthetic plant growth regulators (PGRs) worldwide. Although FCF plays a crucial role in cellular growth and differentiation by promoting cell division in plants, it disrupts higher-order septin assembly in other eukaryotic organisms, including humans. Despite its widespread use, no study has been found investigating the genotoxic effects of this synthetic PGR on humans. Hence, this investigation was designed to examine the potential cyto-genotoxicity of a commercial formulation of FCF on human peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBLs) using chromosome aberrations (CAs) and mitotic index (MI) endpoints. The whole blood cultures were treated with 0.25, 0.50, 1.00, and 2.00 µg/ml concentrations of a commercial form of FCF. According to the results, FCF significantly enhanced the percentage of cells containing structural CAs at the concentrations of 1.00 and 2.00 µg/ml for both treatment times (24 and 48 h), in comparison to the negative control (P<0.05). Besides, in cultures exposed to FCF concentrations of 0.50, 1.00, and 2.00 µg/ml, the total CA/cell ratio was significantly higher (P<0.05). In addition, FCF was found to have cytotoxic activity on human PBLs at all treatments (except for the lowest concentration at 24 h) by significantly reducing the MI compared to the negative control (P<0.05). The findings of this investigation indicate the first time that a commercial formulation of FCF (0.50-2.00 µg/ml) may have genotoxic and cytotoxic potential on human lymphocytes.
Formation of Research Skills of Future Teachers of Mathematics in Solving Olympiad Problems
Authors: Altynbekov Shadiyar , Ashirbayev Nurgali , Torebe Yerlan , Kerimbekov Toktar
Published: November 2023

This article addresses the critical need to enhance the professional training of teachers, specifically in the realm of teaching and research activities. The objective is to improve their cognitive and organizational skills to enhance the effectiveness of future educational endeavors. The article's primary focus is the development of a comprehensive model for instilling research skills in prospective mathematics educators. The study employs the "Diagnostics of Personal Creativity" test by E.E. Tunic as a principal assessment tool. This test aids in evaluating personal curiosity, analytical aptitude, the ability to think innovatively, and problem-solving capabilities, all of which are pivotal indicators of an individual's inclination towards research activities. The proposed model for cultivating research skills among future mathematics teachers hinges on a set of methodological parameters. These parameters are designed to elevate intellectual acumen by encouraging diverse cognitive comparisons within mental activities, forming the foundation for research-oriented thinking. The model underscores the gradual development of cognitive abilities across varying levels of depth, applied to solving complex Olympiad problems with intricate structures. In summary, this article presents a model that promises to significantly enhance the research skills of future mathematics teachers, thereby contributing to the advancement of the teaching profession and the holistic development of young learners.

 

Received: 4 June 2023 / Accepted: 11 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Financial Technology and Financial Inclusion in Accra, Ghana
Authors: Adjei Jennifred Maurice , Mensah Ronald Osei , Aryee Gifty Britta
Published: November 2023

This study examined the effect of financial technology on financial inclusion in Accra, Ghana. The research was quantitative and employed the correlational and survey research designs. The simple random sampling technique was used to choose a sample of 353 respondents. Questionnaire were employed as the instrument for gathering primary data from individuals in Accra. Statistical Package for Service Solution version 25 was used as the tool for analysing data. The result of the study was analysed using descriptive statistics and linear regression. The finding was that as a result of the introduction of financial application software, respondents were able to access financial products and services of banks. Additionally, the use of internet banking resulted in more of the respondents being financially included. The use of mobile money services also made more of the respondents to be included financially. It is therefore recommended that charges on mobile money services should be reduced to a minimum that allow people to partake in the services in order to encourage financial inclusion. 

 

Received: 18 September 2023 / Accepted: 22 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
EDAMA - Ein Rahmenmodell für Reflexion
Authors: Aeppli Jürg , Lötscher Hanni
Published: November 2023

Auf der Grundlage eines Reflexionsverständnisses, welches Reflexion als Prozess kognitiver Strukturierung bzw. Umstrukturierung versteht, wird das Rahmenmodell für Reflexion EDAMA vorgestellt. Mit diesem soll ein Rahmen aufgespannt werden, der aufzeigt, wie sich Reflexion grundsätzlich äussern kann. Drei Strukturelemente bilden dabei das Gerüst: (1) fünf Reflexionsphasen, (2) zwei Blickrichtungen sowie (3) zwei Aspekte von Denkaktivität. Durch diese Strukturierung ergeben sich verschiedene Bereiche von Reflexion (charakterisiert durch 15 Reflexionskategorien), die nicht hierarchisch geordnet sind. Mithilfe des Rahmenmodells mit seinen Strukturelementen und den Reflexionskategorien kann einerseits ein differenziertes Reflexionsverständnis aufgebaut werden, andererseits wird damit die Basis gelegt, um Reflexionen genauer analysieren zu können.
Das erweiterte Fachwissen für den schulischen Kontext als fachübergreifendes Konstrukt und die Anwendung im universitären Lehramtsstudium
Authors: Woehlecke Sandra , Massolt Joost , Goral Johanna , Hassan-Yavuz Safyah , Seider † Jessica , Borowski Andreas , Fenn Monika , Kortenkamp Ulrich , Glowinski Ingrid
Published: November 2023

Basierend auf theoretischen Vorarbeiten und Definitionsansätzen zum Professionswissen von (angehenden) Lehrkräften wird im Beitrag eine fachübergreifende Konzeptualisierung und Operationalisierung des berufsspezifischen Fachwissens vorgestellt: Das erweiterte Fachwissen für den schulischen Kontext beschreibt konzeptuelles Wissen und Fähigkeiten, welche zum tieferen Verständnis schulrelevanter Inhalte nötig sind. Es meint ein (Meta-)Wissen auf der Basis von universitärem Wissen, das dessen fachliche Anwendung und Bedeutung im Kontext von Schulwissen betrifft. Zudem werden zwei Vorschläge für Lerngelegenheiten zum Erwerb des erweiterten Fachwissens im universitären Lehramtsstudium dargestellt.
Linguistic Landscape im Unterricht. Das didaktische Potenzial eines soziolinguistischen Forschungsfelds
Authors: Krompák Edina
Published: November 2023

Der Beitrag gibt einen Überblick über die Entwicklung des soziolinguistischen Forschungsfelds „Linguistic Landscape“ (LL), auch als "sprachliche Landschaft" bezeichnet, und konzentriert sich dabei auf das didaktische Potenzial dieses Forschungsfelds. Neben Erläuterungen zur Theorie und zu den Methoden wird diskutiert, inwiefern LL didaktisches Potenzial besitzt und auf welche Weise das Konzept als didaktisches Tool in der Lehrerinnen und Lehrerausbildung sowie im Unterricht eingesetzt werden kann. Durch den Fokus auf das sprachlich-kontextuelle Wissen hinter dem einzelnen Zeichen und auf die Interaktion zwischen den Rezipierenden und dem Zeichen wird in den Beispielen die Umsetzung von LL im Unterricht aufgezeigt.
Aufbau eines Verständnisses von Forschung im forschungsorientierten Lernen im Sachunterricht: Welche Rolle spielt die Lehrperson?
Authors: Egger Christina
Published: November 2023

Verschiedene Aspekte der Professionalität von Lehrpersonen können Schülerinnen und Schüler im forschungsorientierten Lernen im Sachunterricht dabei unterstützen, zu ersten Einsichten über die Herangehensweisen und Methoden von Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern zu kommen. Im Beitrag wird daher der Frage nachgegangen, ob sich Lehrpersonen von Klassen mit positivem Zuwachs diesbezüglich von Lehrpersonen unterscheiden, deren Klassen diesen Zuwachs nicht zeigen. Für die Analysen werden Daten von 185 Kindern aus zehn Klassen und ihren Lehrpersonen herangezogen. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass sich die Lehrpersonen in ihrem Bewusstsein zur Rolle von Kritik in der Forschung, im Inhaltswissen und im Interesse unterscheiden.
Praxisrelevanz von Forschung als gemeinsame Aufgabe von Wissenschaft und Praxis: Entwurf eines Angebots-Nutzungs-Modells
Authors: Brühwiler Christian , Leutwyler Bruno
Published: November 2023

Der Anspruch, dass Forschung auch «in der Praxis» oder «für die Praxis» einen Mehrwert bieten soll, materialisiert sich oft in der Forderung nach «Praxisrelevanz». Der vorliegende Beitrag diskutiert offene Fragen, die mit der gängigen Forderung nach Praxisrelevanz einhergehen, und identifiziert Voraussetzungen dafür, dass Forschungsergebnisse relevant werden können. In Anlehnung an Angebots-Nutzungs-Modelle der Unterrichtsforschung wird ein Angebots-Nutzungs-Modell für Praxisrelevanz von Forschung skizziert. Das Modell macht deutlich, dass das Erzeugen von Praxisrelevanz nicht einseitig eingefordert werden kann, sondern nur in gemeinsamer Verantwortung von Wissenschaft und Praxis gelingen kann. Der Beitrag schließt mit Überlegungen zu den Implikationen eines solchen Modells für die Lehrerinnen- und Lehrerbildung.
ANALISIS FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KEBERHASILAN INSEMINASI BUATAN PADA PROGRAM SAPI KERBAU KOMODITAS ANDALAN NEGERI (SIKOMANDAN) DI KABUPATEN LIMA PULUH KOTA
Authors: Afrengki Gustian  , Hendri Hendri , Udin Zaituni
Published: November 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi faktor yang mempengaruhi keberhasilan Inseminasi Buatan di Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota berdasarkan krakateristik peternak dan inseminator. Penelitian dilakukan pada bulan April-Mei 2023 di Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota, Sumatera Barat. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis deskriptif untuk data peternak dan untuk data inseminator dilakukan Uji independan T Test. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa nilai rata-rata Service Per Conception (S/C) ternak di Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota adalah 1,85. Faktor peternak ditemukan 65,98% berada pada usia produktif, 75,26% peternak telah beternak lebih dari 10 tahun, 40,21% peternak merupakan tematan SLTA, dan 49,48% peternak telah melakukan manajemen reproduksi dengan baik. Kriteria penilaian inseminator ditemukan masa kerja, kemampuan manajemen straw, pemahaman tentang organ reproduksi, ketersediaan sarana dan prasarana, sanitasi alat dan perlengkapan, dan pelaporan peternak memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan (p>0,05) terhadap keberhasilan Inseminasi Buatan di Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota, dan jarak ke wilayah/lokasi kerja ditemukan tidak memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan (p>0,05) terhadap keberhasilan Inseminasi Buatan di Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota.
 
Kata kunci: Inseminator, Keberhasilan Inseminasi Buatan, Peternak, dan Service Per Conception.
UJI EFEKTIVITAS OLESAN LIDAH BUAYA TERHADAP KUALITAS TELUR AYAM BURAS DENGAN LAMA PENYIMPANAN YANG BERBEDA
Authors: Wijayanti Desna Ayu , Widharto Damaryanto , Sari Dewiarum
Published: November 2023

Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui pemberian olesan lidah buaya pada telur ayam kampung dapat berpengaruh terhadap kualitas telur dengan penyimpanan waktu yang berbeda. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah percobaan atau eksperimen. Materi yang digunakan yaitu 105 butir telur ayam kampung, yang dibagi menjadi 7 perlakuan dan setiap perlakuan diulang sebanyak 5 kali. Perlakuan terdiri dari P0: telur umur 1 hari tanpa olesan lidah buaya; P1: telur umur 6 hari tanpa olesan lidah buaya; P2: telur umur 12 hari tanpa olesan lidah buaya; P3: telur umur 18 hari tanpa olesan lidah buaya; P4: telur umur 6 hari dengan olesan lidah buaya; P5: telur umur 12 hari dengan olesan lidah buaya; P6: telur umur 18 hari dengan olesan lidah buaya. Penelitian dilakukan dengan mengukur kualitas internal telur dengan parameter yang meliputi berat telur, indeks kuning telur, indeks putih telur, warna kuning telur, haugh unit dan pH. Data dianalisis menggunakan ANOVA dengan pola Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dan kemudian dilanjutkan dengan uji Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa lama penyimpanan telur baik yang diolesi lidah buaya dan yang tidak diolesi, keduanya menurunkan kualitas telur ayam kampung, namun dengan pemberian olesan lidah buaya pada telur ayam kampung kualitas telur lebih bisa dipertahankan dan terjaga.
Kata kunci: lidah buaya, telur, kualitas dan haugh unit
Influences of New Nurse-Preceptor Exchange Relationships and Burnout on Intention to Stay at Work among New Nurses
Authors:   Taegu Science University Defense Security Institute, Jang Hye Min , Yang Ya Ki
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study is to survey the exchange relationship with the preceptor, burnout, and intention to work of new nurses at a university hospital, and to identify the factors influencing the retention intention of new nurses. The participants were 170 nurses from one university hospital located in J province. Data were collected between February 2, 2023 to March 2, 2023 from a self-administered questionnaire and were analyzed using the t-test, One-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients and multiple regression analysis with the SPSS 28.0 program. The exchange relationship with the preceptor showed a significant correlation with the intention to stay at work (r=.33, p<.001). Burnout was found to have a significant negative correlation with intention to stay at work (r=-.54, p<.001). Through multiple regression analysis, the factors influencing the subject's intention to stay at work in this model were in the order of burnout (β=-.47, p=.027) and exchange relationship with the preceptor (β=.18, p=.007). The explanatory power of was about 32.9% (F=11.35, p<.001). In order to improve the intention to stay at work of new nurses, various institutional devices should be prepared so that they can continue to work in hospital, and systematic education programs should be developed to reduce burnout.
A Comparative Study on Policy for Dementia in the Financial System of South Korea and China: Case Study of Seoul and QingDao
Authors:   Taegu Science University Defense Security Institute, Huang Kai
Published: November 2023

This study conducted a comparative analysis of dementia care policies in Seoul and Qingdao. The findings reveal distinct characteristics in the funding systems of both regions. Seoul's funding mechanism is marked by the challenge of escalating national financial obligations, while Qingdao's system is characterized by the absence of national contributions and the marginalization of low-income demographics. To establish a more effective and stable funding framework, this study synthesizes the commonalities and disparities between these two systems via a comparative examination and proposes enhancement strategies. Looking ahead, the Seoul Metropolitan Government should allocate dedicated budgets for dementia care to individual local administrations, thus reducing the reliance on central government contributions. Meanwhile, Qingdao City should consider implementing insurance premium collection schemes and extending financial aid to fundamental local governing bodies. These actions are imperative to address the growing financial burdens on both the government and citizens, ultimately elevating the budget allocation for enhanced care service quality.
Investigation of In-Vitro Antidiabetic Study, Antioxidant Activity and Anthelminthic Property of Various Extracts of Bitter Cumin Seeds
Authors: Malviya Vedanshu
Published: November 2023

Background

Bitter cumin (Centratherum anthelminticum (L.)) is a significant restorative plant. We examined the phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, hostile to hyperglycemic and anthelmintic properties of bitter cumin extracts in different in vitro models.

Methods:

Bitter cumin seeds were extracted with various solvents in their rising request of extremity, which incorporates chloroform, ethyl acetate, methanol, ethanol, and distilled water. The -amylase test and glucose take-up measure by yeast were used for the assessment of the antidiabetic property. Antioxidant agent actions of bitter cumin extricate were described in different in vitro model frameworks, for example, DPPH Scavenging Effect, Ferric-Reducing Antioxidant Power, and Metal-Chelating Capacity. Phenolic content was likewise assessed and, in conclusion, the in vitro anthelmintic review was completed by utilizing Phertima posthuma.

Results:

The antidiabetic property of the different concentrates of bitter cumin uncovered the best action from the fluid concentrate by α-amylase action with a hindrance worth of 39.2830±0.80725%. While the investigation of glucose take-up by yeast cells was the most noteworthy, the restraint worth of the watery concentrate was the most noteworthy at 49.8100±0.62476%. The different concentrates of bitter cumin in an in-vitro study showed important properties of DPPH Ferric-Reducing Antioxidant Power and Metal-Chelating Capacity. The outcomes showed an immediate relationship between phenolic correlation substances and cell reinforcement action. The anthelmintic review uncovered that the fluid concentrate from the wide range of various concentrates was having the most incredible in-vitro action, which uncovered that the time required was 3.52±0.158 min for the loss of motility and 2.74±0.247 min for the death of the earthworms.

Conclusion:

The exploratory proof obtained in the laboratory model could give a reason for the conventional utilization of this seed as an antidiabetic, cell-protective, and anthelmintic. Our discoveries affirm that the customary restorative cases for this seed in the not-so-distant future certainly have the option to supplant the manufactured medications to which there is an increased occurrence of medication, increased incidence of drug interactions, and drug resistance.
alidation of an analytical method by HPLC for the quantification of yangambin from the Ocotea duckei species
Authors:   Federal University of Paraiba, Peixoto Laisla Rangel , Chaves Junior Jose Venancio ,   Federal University of Paraiba, Andrade Fabricio Havy Dantas de ,   Federal University of Paraiba, Basilio Ionaldo Jose Lima Diniz ,   Federal University of Paraiba, Souza Fabio Santos de ,   Federal University of Paraiba, Barbosa Filho Jose Maria ,   Federal University of Paraiba
Published: November 2023

Ocotea duckei, known as Louro-de-cheiro, belongs to the Lauraceae family and presents lignoid yangambine (YAN) as the main plant marker. This work aimed to develop and validate an analytical method by high performance liquid chromatography for the quantification of YAN. The sample used was the crude ethanolic extract (CEE) obtained from aerial parts. In the developed method, a C18 column was used. The mobile phase was composed of acetonitrile and water (45:55), whereas the method parameters included mobile phase flow rate at 0.8 mL/min, oven temperature at 40°C, and monitoring at 205 nm. In the validation, the parameters of selectivity, linearity, precision, accuracy, robustness, limits of detection and quantification were evaluated. As a result, the developed method is in accordance with the guidelines for validation of analytical methods and presented satisfactory chromatographic parameters for YAN determination. Thus, the present analytical methodology can be applied in the quality control of O. duckei raw materials.
Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of essential oil of Alpinia menghaiensis S.Q. Tong & Y.M. Xia in S.Q. Tong from Vietnam
Authors:   Vinh University, Huong Le Thi , Linh Le Duy ,   Vinh University, Dai Do Ngoc ,   Graduate University of Science and Technology, Giwa-Ajeniya Abdulatif Olufemi ,   Lagos State University, Ogunwande Isiaka Ajani ,   Foresight Institute of Research and Translation
Published: November 2023

The chemical constituents and antimicrobial activity of the essential oil isolated from the rhizomes of Alpinia menghaiensis S.Q. Tong & Y.M. Xia in S.Q. Tong from Vietnam was studied and reported. The techniques of gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC/MS) were used to characterize the chemical constituents of the essential oil while the microdilution assay was used to evaluate the antimicrobial activity. The main compounds identified in the rhizome essential oil consist of β-pinene (46.5%), β-phellandrene (25.7%) and α-pinene (8.5%). The studied essential oil inhibited the growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC27853 with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) value of 15.32 μg/mL ±0.01, and median inhibitory concentration (IC50) value of 32.0 ±0.01 μg/mL. The essential oil also displayed activity against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC25923 (MIC 31.57 ±0.01 μg/mL) and Bacillus cereus ATCC14579 (MIC, 34.21 μg/mL ±0.01 μg/mL), and IC50 value of 64.0 ±0.01 μg/mL. This is the first report on the rhizome oil composition, as well as the antimicrobial of essential oils from A. menghaiensis. The paper discusses further the comparative analysis of essential oils from A. menghaiensis.
Application of Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) in the Selection of a Flexible Production System
Authors: Srebrenkoska Sara , Apostolova Aleksandra , Dzidrov Misko , Krstev Dejan
Published: November 2023

The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is a structured technique for organizing and analyzing complex decisions, based on mathematics and psychology. It has application in group decision-making and is used worldwide in a wide variety of decision-making situations. Rather than prescribing a ""correct"" decision, AHP helps decision-makers choose the decision that best fits their goal and their understanding of the problem. The technique provides a comprehensive and rational framework for structuring a decision problem, representing and quantifying its elements, relating those elements to general objectives, and evaluating alternative solutions. Given each specific situation, making the right decisions is probably one of the most difficult challenges for managers. The obtained results allow the manager to evaluate the employees in an objective way and make an objective decision for their promotion. This tool not only supports and qualifies decisions, but also allows managers to justify their choices as well as simulate possible outcomes.
Feminist Politics of the Climate Crisis and Becoming Ecological Citizens
Authors:   Korean Association of Cultural Studies, Kim Hyo-Jeong
Published: November 2023

The climate crisis is a global and urgent ecological problem facing humanity that cannot be avoided. The various ecological and environmental catastrophes caused by the current climate crisis lead to the politics of developing science and technology to solve them. However, the climate crisis is also rearranging human society in the midst of environmental changes that cannot be predicted by science and technology. This article begins with a critique of the science-technoism, anthropocentrism, colonialism, and developmentalism of the mainstream climate crisis discourses by asking: whose crisis is the climate crisis, and whose responsibility is it? This article calls for a deconstruction of the science-technoism discourse surrounding the climate crisis and a reconstruction of the relationship between humans and nature, especially through ecofeminism and new materialist feminism. By elucidating ecofeminism's decolonization theory of the climate crisis and new material feminism's becoming-climate debate, this study critically examines the issue of women's victimization in the climate crisis and considers whether nature can become a public subject in our society. Based on the analysis of feminist politics surrounding the climate crisis, this study proposes becoming ecological citizens as a new feminist citizenship in the era of climate crisis through the case study of women peasants' ecological citizenship practices based on interspecies relations.
HIGH-SPEED RAIL AND TOURISM EXPANSION IN CHINA: A SPATIAL SPILLOVER EFFECT PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Zhang Fan , Wang Feng , Yao Shujie , Fu Fanjie
Published: November 2023

Tourism exerts a great effect on the modern economy and relies largely on the flow of people facilitated by high-quality transportation infrastructure. Applying a spatial econometric method, this paper investigates the effect of high-speed rail (HSR) on tourism expansion in China from the view of the spatial spillover effect. Based on a 276 Chinese cities’ panel dataset over 2005–2019, a positive role of HSR in tourism expansion is observed. Compared with cities unconnected to the HSR network, cities accessible by HSR experienced a 22% increase in tourism revenue and a 38% rise in tourist arrivals. In addition, the connection of a city to the HSR network also exerts a great spatial spillover role in the increase of tourism revenue and arrivals in peripheral cities which are not directly connected by HSR. The research findings offer important insights on the relationship between transportation infrastructure and tourism with significant policy implications regarding tourism development.
Why a proactive research culture is necessary for advancing social sciences in Sri Lanka?
Authors: Silva Kalinga Tudor
Published: November 2023

This editorial points to the need for developing a positive research culture for advancing social science research in Sri Lanka. This is not to say that a positive attitude towards research is absent among social scientists and the scientific community in general in Sri Lanka. On the contrary, there is an emerging recognition that social science inputs are necessary for tackling the various challenging problems facing the country today. However, what is lacking is a firm faith in building a local social science knowledge base for exploring various approaches for understanding critical issues facing the country, constant debates about relevant issues and a critical engagement with the social, economic, and political environment in which we find ourselves. This is what I call a “proactive research culture” where we constantly turn to new research for generating new knowledge and finding answers to serious problems affecting the current and future generations.
Intrathoracic Progression Is Still the Most Dominant Failure Pattern after First-Line Chemo-immunotherapy in Extensive-Stage Small-Cell Lung Cancer: Implications for Thoracic Radiotherapy
Authors: Kim Dowook , Kim Hak Jae , Wu Hong-Gyun , Lee Joo Ho , Kim Suzy , Kim Tae Min , Kim Jin-Soo , Kim Byoung Hyuck
Published: November 2023

PurposeThis study aimed to compare the failure patterns before and after the introduction of immunotherapy and to determine the role of thoracic radiotherapy (TRT) in extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) treatment.Materials and MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed 294 patients with ES-SCLC, of which 62.2% underwent chemotherapy alone, 13.3% underwent chemotherapy followed by consolidative TRT (TRT group), and 24.5% underwent chemotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI group). We performed propensity-score matching (PSM) to compare each treatment group. ResultsThe median follow-up duration was 10.4 months. At the first relapse, in the cohort showing objective response, the proportion of cases showing intrathoracic progression was significantly lower in the TRT group (37.8%) than in the chemotherapy-alone (77.2%, p < 0.001) and the ICI (60.3%, p=0.03) groups. Furthermore, in the subgroup analysis, TRT showed benefits related to intrathoracic progression-free survival (PFS) in comparison with ICI in patients with less than two involved extrathoracic sites (p=0.008) or without liver metastasis (p=0.02) or pleural metastasis (p=0.005) at diagnosis. After PSM, the TRT group showed significantly better intrathoracic PFS than both chemotherapy-alone and ICI groups (p < 0.001 and p=0.04, respectively), but showed no significant benefit in terms of PFS and overall survival in comparison with the ICI group (p=0.17 and p=0.31, respectively).ConclusionIn ES-SCLC, intrathoracic progression was the most dominant failure pattern after immunotherapy. In the era of chemoimmunotherapy, consolidative TRT can still be considered a useful treatment strategy for locoregional control.
Norms on complex matrices induced by random vectors II: extension of weakly unitarily invariant norms
Authors: Chávez Ángel , Garcia Stephan Ramon , Hurley Jackson
Published: November 2023

We improve and expand in two directions the theory of norms on complex matrices induced by random vectors. We first provide a simple proof of the classification of weakly unitarily invariant norms on the Hermitian matrices. We use this to extend the main theorem in Chávez, Garcia, and Hurley (2023, Canadian Mathematical Bulletin 66, 808–826) from exponent
$d\geq 2$
to
$d \geq 1$
. Our proofs are much simpler than the originals: they do not require Lewis’ framework for group invariance in convex matrix analysis. This clarification puts the entire theory on simpler foundations while extending its range of applicability.
History General Education in the Era of Convergence : Seeking Change by Climate History
Authors: Park Hye Jeong
Published: November 2023

Although making the history general education convergent can be compared to hunting two birds with one stone - due to the fact that history general education is not well established yet - climate history could serve as a pertinent tool for doing this sort of hunting. This paper discusses the multifarious aspects of climate history for convergent general education in three steps. The first section reviewed the convergent experiments and new methodological discussions continued from Annales and global history through ‘Big History.’ In result, it confirmed the inherently convergent character of history content itself. In the following section, this paper payed full attention to climate history, not Big History, which is often cited as a front runner of convergence science. It also discussed why this new field of history has a bigger potential to lead the convergent shift of history. The last section was devoted to three subject matters, i.e. climate science, climate discourse, and the earth system, which need to be considered in the process of developing climate history as a convergent general education content, not as the content of a convergence science. Eventually, this paper came to the conclusion that climate history is the best content for convergent type of general education, due to the possibility that it could lead students to develop a new thinking and responding skill by keeping distance from the current academic and political discourses and by making their own judgments based upon historical events.
A Case Study on the Use of the Photovoice Method for the Empathy Education of College Students : Focusing on the class ‘Exploring Human Relations and Emotions in the AI Era’ at D University
Authors: Iem Yunseo
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study was to apply the photovoice method, a participatory action research method, to an actual class in order to expand empathy education for college students. To this end, the study examined where students developed an ability to empathize and then to provide implications. Photovoice enables students to develop a balanced growth of personal and social empathy by sharing personal experiences and by exploring social action through photos provided by research participants. A project utilizing the photovoice method was presented in the course ‘Exploring Human Relations and Emotions in the AI Era’, a liberal arts class at D University located in Seoul. The class was attended by 30 students and digital tools were used mainly in offline classes. The instructor introduced the main topic of the photovoice project, ‘Loneliness of Youth in the AI Era’ and the students carried out photovoice activities in teams. As a result of the activities, students stated that they developed their ability to understand the thoughts and feelings of others in the areas of personal empathy and in their ability to communicate empathetically. Also, in the process of sharing the results of photovoice, the social empathy capacity of students to solve social problems and seek policy alternatives improved. Through the results of this study, practical guidelines will be put forth so that the photovoice method can be used in a wider variety of college classes.
A Case Study of Using Problem-Based Learning in a University Liberal Arts Classroom : Focusing on a music appreciation-based class
Authors: Han Su Jeong
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of students' self-directed learning, creative problem solving, and critical thinking skills through the use of PBL in a university liberal arts music appreciation-based class to improve learning efficiency. The subjects of the study are 66 male and female undergraduate students participating in the course ‘Theory and Appreciation of Music’ at a four-year B university in Region A in Korea. The class was run as a PBL for 10 weeks with theoretical knowledge of each period and genre along with related music listening activities. The research method used the SPSS program to conduct pre-post t-tests, the analysis of individual and team evaluations, and qualitative data analysis using reflection journals. First, the results showed significant effects on self-directed learning, creative problem solving, and critical thinking skills through PBL-applied music appreciation-based liberal arts classes. Second, the analysis of the reflection journals revealed the expression of creative thinking and the positive meaning of empathetic communication, the benefits of developing self-directed learning and problem-solving skills, the effectiveness of team-based cooperative learning, and the expectations of future learning design and community activities. Therefore, this study demonstrates that PBL is an appropriate teaching and learning method for university students' liberal arts music classes. Thus, it is necessary for instructors to design and operate differentiated classes centered on learners to promote learning motivation and participation and to improve the students' overall level of satisfaction. In addition, the assignment of PBL topics and tasks that apply to real life is emphasized to encourage non-music majors to reflect deeply from the perspective of new thinking. Finally, as a result of this study, we suggest that instructors improve upon their learning assessment methods and that they conduct continuous research on innovative teaching methods using PBL.
Development of a Text Processing Automation Method for Using Modern Korean-Chinese Mixed Text in General Education
Authors: Kim Sun-young
Published: November 2023

This study aims to develop an automated text processing method for the use of modern Korean-Chinese mixed newspaper materials in liberal arts education. This article describes the process, its results, and additional tasks. In particular, the focus was placed on the batch processing of texts downloaded in large quantities. The problem with the existing computerized and serviced Korean-Chinese mixed texts is that most of the old Korean texts were computerized with PUA codes, which are not currently in Unicode standards. To process or analyze texts in computer language, it is necessary to convert these characters into standard code methods. Based on the standardized data brought in, the work of replacing the old form of words with the current Korean notation was carried out. Finally, in the text, phonological and Korean notation of Chinese characters are added in parentheses. Reviewing the results shows a significant improvement in readability. If you want to use modern Korean and Chinese newspaper materials for liberal arts education, it may be difficult unless a separate feed process is premised. When trying to use modern Korean-Chinese newspaper materials for liberal arts education, it can be difficult due to the problem of notations. Furthermore, this automated form of processing allows instructors to extract articles related to specific topics and to read articles with students that increase their readability. But as things stand, there are limits. For example, if a Chinese character has multiple consonants, there may be cases in which a Chinese character has a reading sound that does not fit the Chinese character word and rather interferes with the reading of it. These should be used for education purposes after correction. In addition, even if it is a Korean-Chinese mixed text and pronunciation is provided here, it is difficult for a student without knowledge of classical Chinese grammar to read that text if a lot of classical Chinese expressions are mixed in. This case ultimately becomes a problem that can be solved by the development of a classical Chinese morpheme analyzer. If progress is made on such things as the construction of the classic Chinese Corpus, it will be of great help in the development of history and liberal arts teaching tools.
THE SIGNIFICANCE AND APPLICATION OF ANUPANA IN ANCIENT AND CONTEMPORARY SCIENCE : A REVIEW
Authors: Negi Anuj , Sharma Usha , Mitra Shuchi , Chand Sharma Khem
Published: November 2023

Ayurveda is a science that deals with healthy living as well as the treatment of illnesses. In both circumstances, the
concept of anupana is mentioned. The two types of treatment described by Ayurveda for maintaining equilibrium
are Oorjaskara and Roganut. Anupana plays a crucial role in chikitsa, and the administration of medications in
ayurveda is a science in and of itself. Anupana offers multiple health benefits for the body, including nutritional,
stimulating, preventative, and curative ones. It serves as a vehicle to boost the effectiveness of other foods and
medications so that they have the intended effects in the specific disease condition. It aids in better Ahara and
Bhaishaijya digestion and absorption so that the body receives optimum nutrient replenishment. It is essential to
use ideal Anupana along with the appropriate drug therapy to cure the illness. Jala is regarded as a shrestha (Supreme) anupana among the various types of Anupanas described in Samhitas. This present review emphasizes the
screening of various Anupana and their effect in Swasthya and Roga Purush.
ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN PUBLIC HEALTH
Authors: Kumawat Megha , Kumar Mishra Pramod , Sharma Brahmanand , Sharma Indumati , Bairwa Mahaveer , Buldak Onkar
Published: November 2023

Ayurveda is a medical science that dates back thousands of years and has thrived ever since. All knowledge about
life is transmitted through science. As everyone is aware, our world is experiencing great pressure on the ability
of all living things and nature to survive due to severe pollution, climate change, population growth, and other
socioeconomic factors. Maintaining the health of humans and the natural world is a major concern that must also
be taken into consideration. Public health also aims to prevent diseases, cure diseases, and increase longevity by
enhancing people's quality of life. Ayurveda emphasises two points: how to keep a healthy person healthy and
how to prevent the patient's illness.
In today's rapidly populating world, the majority of illnesses are caused by daily habits, which can be avoided by
adhering to the principles of Ayurveda. If someone already has an illness, Ayurveda can also help them recover
from it. Ayurveda would be among the finest solutions for promoting public health and has the capacity to improve the deteriorating state of the world's health.
MANAGEMENT OF EKA KUSHTA WITH SHODHANA AND SHAMANA – A CASE STUDY
Authors: Devadhar Triveni , Hullur Md. Yaseen
Published: November 2023

In Ayurveda, all skin diseases are explained under the disease Kushta. The word Kushta is derived from the sutra
– “ Krishnati sarvam Vapuhu iti Kushtam” which means, the one which causes vikruta to Shareera is called Kushta. Kushta is broadly bifurcated into Maha kushta & Kshudra kushta. Eka Kushta is one among Kshudra kushta;
those which do not affect the Gambheera dhatu. In the present case report, a 58-year-old male patient presents
with pinkish red scaly appearance with silvery margins in both the upper limbs, lower limbs, abdomen, trunk and
chest region associated with severe itching since 26 years. The patient was treated with Shodhana like Virechana
along with Shamana aushadhis & reported with significant improvement in the condition.
Substituent effects on stacking interactions of aromatic ligands in organometallic compounds – chemoinformatics and quantum chemical study
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Chemistry, Serbia, Malenov Dušan P. , Blagojević Filipović Jelena P. ,   Innovative center of the Faculty of Chemistry in Belgrade, Serbia, Zarić Snežana D. ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Chemistry, Serbia
Published: November 2023

The effects of alkyl substituents on stacking interactions of aromatic ligands in organometallic compounds were studied on two most common ligands with substituents –pentamethylcyclopentadienyl (Cp*) and 1-methyl-4-sopropylbenzene (p-cymene). The analysis of geometries of interactions found in crystal structures deposited in the Cambridge Structural Database indicated that substituents are involved in interactions with aromatic rings, indicating the combination of stacking and C-H/π interactions for both Cp* and p-cymene ligands. Quantum chemical calculations on p-cymene half-sandwich ruthenium(II) compound showed that additional C-H/π interactions significantly strengthen stacking interactions, since the B97D2/def2-TZVP interaction energy between two p-cymene complexes is -7.56 kcal/mol, while the interaction energy between two corresponding benzene complexes is -3.93 kcal/mol. Ruthenium p-cymene complexes can engage in stacking interactions with large horizontal displacements combined with interactions between the substituents, with a significant interaction energy of -4.57 kcal/mol. These studies show that substituents strengthen stacking interactions of coordinated aromatic rings and modulate their geometries by providing additional simultaneous interactions.
Noncovalent interactions of halogen atoms in halogenated bipyridines
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Chemistry, Serbia, Pantelić Bogdan K. , Zarić Snežana D. ,   Innovative center of the Faculty of Chemistry in Belgrade, Serbia, Živković Jelena M. ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Chemistry, Serbia
Published: November 2023

Noncovalent interactions of halogen atoms in halogen substituted bipyridines have been studied by analyzing crystal structures in the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD). The study included both non-coordinated and coordinated halogen substituted bipyridines. The analysis has shown that the most frequent interactions of halogens are with hydrogen and carbon atoms from the surroundings. Halogen-halogen interactions are in less than 20% for both coordinated and non-coordinated bipyridines. The distribution of d(D_A) distance for coordinated and non-coordinated bipyridines depends on the position of the halogen atom; at position 1 d(D_A) distance shows maxima at 3.8 – 3.9 Å, at position 2 d(D_A) maxima are 3.7 – 3.8 Å and 3.6 – 3.7 Å, at position 3 d(D_A) maxima are 3.3 – 3.4 Å and 3.7 – 3.8 Å, at position 4 d(D_A) maxima are 3.5 – 3.6 Å and 3.7 – 3.8 Å. The distribution of α angle for all cases shows peaks at 110-120 ̊. Since interactions are quite bent and maxima of d(D_A) distances are greater than 3.3 Å, interactions are expected to be weak. The most frequent metal for coordinated bipyridines with halogens at positions 2, 3 and 4 is ruthenium while with halogens at position 1 is copper.