bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La Humanización de la Educación Superior por Medio de Técnicas Socioemocionales y Fomento de la Empatía
Authors: Montaguano Jiménez Jessica Elizabeth , León Cueva Wilson Patricio , Armijos Cabrera Gabriela Viviana , Blacio Toro Susana Elizabeth , López Velasco Jhon Eduardo
Published: December 2023

El paradigma educativo contemporáneo, enfocado en resultados medibles, ha descuidado aspectos emocionales y sociales, impactando el bienestar y desarrollo a largo plazo de los estudiantes. La humanización de la educación se presenta como una necesidad urgente. La integración de técnicas socioemocionales y la promoción de la empatía son cruciales para un desarrollo estudiantil integral. La obsesión por el rendimiento académico ha provocado problemas de salud mental, subrayando la importancia de repensar las prioridades educativas. La investigación, llevada a cabo en una universidad de Quito, encuestó a estudiantes y docentes de Psicología y Educación, explorando la integración de prácticas socioemocionales. Este estudio aboga por la implementación efectiva de estas estrategias en entornos educativos superiores, destacando el papel crucial de la educación en cultivar individuos equilibrados y empáticos para construir comunidades inclusivas y solidarias.
Ética y Responsabilidad en la Implementación de la Inteligencia Artificial en la Educación
Authors: Mora Naranjo Blanca Maribel , Aroca Izurieta Carlos Enrique , Tiban Leica Luis Ricardo , Sánchez Morrillo Carlos Fernando , Jiménez Salazar Andrea
Published: December 2023

La introducción de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en instituciones privadas de educación superior en Ecuador plantea desafíos éticos y de responsabilidad cruciales. La falta de comprensión y marcos éticos específicos puede resultar en la implementación de tecnologías que no solo no promueven la equidad y la transparencia, sino que también pueden generar preocupaciones sobre la privacidad y el acceso igualitario. La investigación adoptó un enfoque mixto, combinando métodos cuantitativos y cualitativos. Se utilizó una encuesta para recopilar datos cuantitativos sobre percepciones y actitudes, y se realizaron entrevistas para obtener perspectivas cualitativas enriquecedoras. La población objetivo incluyó instituciones privadas de educación superior en Ecuador que han implementado o están en proceso de implementar tecnologías de inteligencia artificial. Los participantes consideran la ética en la implementación de la IA como "muy importante", señalando una conciencia compartida sobre la importancia de los principios éticos en la adopción de tecnologías educativas. La privacidad de los datos y la equidad en el acceso a la IA destacan como desafíos éticos principales, y la transparencia en los algoritmos (15%) también se identifica como una preocupación significativa. La investigación destaca la sinergia entre ética y responsabilidad en la implementación de la inteligencia artificial en la educación. Aunque la conciencia ética es alta, existen desafíos percibidos, especialmente en áreas como privacidad, equidad y transparencia. La evaluación de la responsabilidad institucional sugiere un compromiso variable, y la necesidad de formación ética en tecnología destaca la importancia de preparar a la comunidad educativa. La transparencia en la implementación de algoritmos se identifica como una área crucial de mejora. Las limitaciones del estudio subrayan la necesidad de investigaciones futuras para abordar estas deficiencias y proporcionar una comprensión más completa de la implementación ética de la IA en el ámbito educativo ecuatoriano.
¿El Tráfico de Drogas Como Fuente Económica del País?
Authors: Trujillo Jiménez Alejandro , Constante Núñez Eduardo Alfredo , Vázquez González Jaime César , Salcedo Quijano Francisco , Vázquez Tavera Dayla Dalat
Published: December 2023

Las drogas son un problema para el país desde los años 3000 a.c, que son utilizadas normalmente como un relajante para salir y olvidarse del estrés o algunos casos simplemente por moda. En la mayoría de los casos las drogas se vuelven adicciones que al tiempo daña tu salud tanto física, emocional y mental. Las drogas son una fuga de dinero que no es compensada de ninguna manera, ya que la lucha contra las drogas no ha servido de nada a lo largo del tiempo, aunque existan muchas campañas de ayuda para las personas que son adictas o que apenas empiezan con esta mentalidad, no el 100% de los adictos son ayudados por que ellos no se consideran ser “adictos” ya que su mente no está en condiciones de aceptar lo que les está pasando.
Liderazgo Directivo Escolar: Habilidades y Comportamientos
Authors: Vargas Rojas Huber Alvaro
Published: December 2023

Se realiza una revisión sistemática con el propósito de identificar, cuales son los comportamientos y habilidades de los directores que favorecen la eficiencia de las condiciones escolares, en establecimientos educativos de nivel básica primaria y secundaria. La búsqueda se realiza a través de la revisión de las bases de datos SCIELO, RealyC, REICE y  Semantics Scholar y se complementa con otras fuentes de revistas indexadas, con el criterio de artículos publicados entre los años 2018 y 2023.  Para el proceso de revisión, se tuvieron en cuenta los siguientes elementos; inicialmente la definición de liderazgo a partir de las teorías existentes; luego se revisaron los estilos de liderazgo; posteriormente, las conductas más reiterativas y finalmente las habilidades que permiten mejorar las condiciones efectivas del entorno pedagógico de los establecimientos educativos. Una vez finalizada la revisión se procedió a identificar las acciones que permiten: generar condiciones para una buena enseñanza y un buen aprendizaje; una actitud permanente hacia la adaptación al cambio; promover el bienestar de los actores educativos; fomentar interacciones positivas y establecer mecanismos de empoderamiento de la comunidad educativa. Finalmente se dan a conocer las conclusiones, en las que se destacan, las conductas y habilidades de los lideres directivos escolares, que pueden incidir en las condiciones pedagógicas efectivas de los establecimientos educativos.
Reflexiones sobre la Equidad en la Educación Superior en Argentina y Ecuador
Authors: Maldonado Jaramillo Jimena del Rosario , Cerezo Vera Juana Verónica , López Medrano Raquel Violeta , Cusme Vera Ramona Johana , García Sacón Jazmina Tatiana García Sacón , Garcia Vallejo Christian Darwin
Published: December 2023

El trabajo de investigación se propone como una reflexión sobre la equidad en la educación superior, tomando en comparación la realidad de dos países latinoamericanos. Para ello, se plantea como pregunta de investigación: ¿Qué elementos de convergencia existen entre el criterio de equidad en la educación superior de Ecuador y Argentina? A partir de la interrogante, el objetivo del estudio es describir el criterio de equidad en la educación superior de Ecuador y Argentina como elemento para la determinación de puntos de convergencia entre las dos realidades. La metodología fue diseñada a partir de la educación comparada, para lo cual se definió una pregunta general, se seleccionaron las unidades de análisis para comparación, se obtuvieron resultados por medio de la revisión crítica de diferentes fuentes de información y se propusieron conclusiones comparativas. De forma concluyente y partir de los resultados se plantea que Argentina y Ecuador tienen la convergencia en:  (a) concepto de equidad como parte del sistema educativo universitario, (b) legislación sobre equidad en el sistema educativo universitario y (c) desafíos de la equidad en la educación superior. Sin embargo, la diferencia es muy marcada en la forma de acceso a la educación superior y el criterio de gratuidad.
Innovations in Robotics Education: Augmented Reality
Authors: Mantilla Villalobos Jairo Andrés , Gómez Gamboa Estefanía , Pinto Hernandez William
Published: December 2023

Augmented Reality (AR) is a technological tool that provides interactive experiences to the user by overlapping virtual objects in a real environment. This paper presents a tool developed using augmented reality to study and teach robotic manipulators, focused on universities without the economic resources to acquire a serial manipulator. Three programs were developed that allow the student to visualize and rectify essential concepts of robotics such as the transformation of coordinate systems, Denavit - Hartenberg methodology, and configuration of a robotic manipulator, among others. The application allows the student to interact virtually with different manipulators, control the robot’s joints using the keyboard, and visualize real-time distances and parameters concerning a fixed coordinate system on the screen. Considering that the manipulators are rendered, it is possible to perform path planning and collision analysis on a path given by the user. The application is easily modifiable, including new manipulators and developing didactic strategies for students.
Enhancing Food Security In Rural Communities Through Implementation Of Hydroponic Technology
Authors: Lutfi Prastyo  , Magaretha W. Syahputri  , Nadia T. Nurhidayanti  , Shella N.P. Supandi  , Ranny L. Rumbiak  , Naufal M. Akmal  , Fadli Rozaq  , Nugroho Bambang Wahyu
Published: December 2023

Not all rural areas in Indonesia have fertile agricultural lands that are suitable for growing food crops, including vegetables. One of them is Dukuh Plampang II, Kalirejo Village in Kapanewon (Subdistrict) Kokap, Kulonprogo Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, the location of the Yogyakarta Muhammadiyah University Community Service Program (Kuliah Kerja Nyata – KKN) in Even Semester 2022/2023 Group 103. So far, the people of Dukuh Plampang II have met their needs for food, especially vegetables, by relying on supplies from mobile vegetable retailers. Besides having to spend a certain amount of money to buy vegetables, this dependence is also vulnerable to the risk of supply delays caused by one or another constraint. In the long term, this dependence can also reduce the level of food security. The purpose of the KKN activities at that location was formulated as an effort to increase food security with an effort to reduce dependence on external supplies such as mobile vegetable sellers. The form of technology introduced is vegetable farming using hydroponic facilities. This research uses the participatory social action research (Riset Transformasi Sosial Partisipatif – RTSP) method in the form of a participatory and transformative research approach that aims to bring about social change and overcome social problems through a collaborative and empowering process. This study examines the link between the main values of community empowerment in increasing the food security of rural communities by cultivating vegetables through hydroponic technology. Hydroponics is a method of cultivating vegetables by utilizing water without using soil as a nutrient medium. This research also shows that the use of hydroponic technology in growing vegetables can help rural communities maintain their food security. Hydroponic technology can also be used as an alternative for rural communities that have dry land and can also reduce the community's dependence on the supply of vegetables by mobile vegetable traders. Apart from that, the Women Farmers Group (Kelompok Wanita Tani – KWT) in the Dukuh Plampang II has the motivation to use hydroponic technology.
Key Words: Food Security, Rural Communities, Hydroponic, Participatory Social Action Research
Peran Edukasi dalam Meningkatkan Kesadaran Akan Skoliosis dan Praktik PHBS di Kalangan Anak Usia Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Rifka Amalia  , Oktavianti, Lyna Hidayati  , Aisyah Rahma Putri  , Nirmala Ayu Arifah  , Sumarni  , Muhammad Dwi Ramdhan  , Aditya Agus Pradana  , Delfia  , Nugraheni Ika Afifah
Published: December 2023

Dalam rangka meningkatkan kesehatan khususnya kesehatan tulang agar terhindar dari skoliosis serta mengajarkan anak-anak sekolah dasar mengenai Perilaku Hidup Sehat (PHBS), dilakukan kegiatan edukasi. Tujuan utama dari kegiatan ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana dampak atau peran edukasi dalam meningkatkan kesadaran akan skoliosis dan praktik PHBS di kalangan anak usia sekolah dasar. Edukasi dilaksanakan di ruang kelas dengan kegiatan berupa pemaparan materi skoliosis mulai dari pengertian dasar, gejala, hingga cara mencegah. Kemudian dilanjutkan dengan pemaparan materi PHBS dan praktik mencuci tangan secara langsung. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa edukasi skoliosis dan praktik PHBS melalui kombinasi pemaparan materi dan demonstrasi memiliki dampak positif berupa peningkatan pemahaman anak-anak usia sekolah dasar. Dengan meningkatnya kesadaran akan skoliosis dan praktik PHBS, diharapkan dapat terjadi penurunan kasus skoliosis dan penyebaran penyakit khususnya di kalangan anak-anak.
Kata kunci : Demonstrasi, Edukasi, phbs, skoliosis
Biosimilars in rheumatoid arthritis in 2022 – data from the Romanian Registry of Rheumatic Diseases
Authors:   Emergency County Clinical Hospital, Targu Mures, Romania, Popoviciu Horatiu , Vreju Florentin ,   Emergency Clinical County Hospital, Craiova, Romania, Popescu Claudiu C. ,   “Dr. Ion Stoia” Clinical Center for Rheumatic Diseases, Bucharest, Romania,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Mogosan Corina ,   “Dr. Ion Stoia” Clinical Center for Rheumatic Diseases, Bucharest, Romania,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Rezus Elena ,   Clinical Recovery Hospital, Iasi, Romania, Rednic Simona ,   Clinical Emergency Hospital, Cluj, Romania, Balanescu Andra ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Ionescu Razvan Adrian ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Codreanu Catalin ,   “Dr. Ion Stoia” Clinical Center for Rheumatic Diseases, Bucharest, Romania,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
Published: December 2023

Objective. The study aimed at determining whether RA patients starting or stopping biosimilars differ in any regard from those starting or stopping originals. Methods. Data on RA patients was obtained from the Romanian Registry of Rheumatic Diseases (RRBR) database between January 1st, 2022, and December 31st, 2022, encompassing all Romanian RA patients fulfilling the national criteria for bo/bsDMARD initiation, continuation or switching. Results. Etanercept and adalimumab predominated for initiations of biosimilars. Most entries on biosimilars originated from originals (including non-medical switches) and from bDMARDs without biosimilars. A historical effect of accumulation of patients was observed, manifested in the fact that originals still dominated the group of patients continuing their treatment, with the exception of infliximab, while biosimilars tended to be continued in younger patients and in patients with shorter disease duration. Cases categorized more severe by both patients, their doctors and their disease activity were preferably reserved for originals. In patients continuing their previous bDMARD, biosimilars exhibited higher DAS28 and SDAI remission rates. Conclusion. RRBR data from 2022 confirm the market rise of biosimilars in RA, but also physicians’ prudence in prescribing them to highly active cases. In the Romanian RA cohort, biosimilars are overall more effective in holding remission than originals.
Kauzalne atribucije u učenika engleskoga kao inoga jezika
Authors: Martinović Anna , Lovrović Leonarda
Published: December 2023

Prema teoriji očekivanja i vrijednosti (engl. ʻexpectancy-value approaches’) u istraživanju motivacije, učenici će se uključiti u aktivnost ako očekuju da će u njoj biti uspješni. Teorija atribucije sugerira da atribucije, odnosno percipirani uzroci ishoda (rezultata) učenja, mogu utjecati na oblikovanje učenikovih uvjerenja koja se odnose na očekivanja budućega akademskog uspjeha. Kauzalne se atribucije, odnosno razlozi kojima učenici subjektivno pripisuju svoje prijašnje uspjehe u učenju, mogu smatrati važnim motivacijskim utjecajem tijekom učenja inoga jezika u postakcijskoj fazi učenja jezika te mogu utjecati na buduće aktivnosti. Međutim, nema puno istraživanja koja se bave atribucijama u učenju inoga jezika iako su one uključene u nekoliko motivacijskih okvira inoga jezika. Uzevši u obzir važnost učenja engleskoga jezika u današnjemu globaliziranom svijetu, ovo se istraživanje temelji na kauzalnim atribucijama prijašnjega iskustva učenja engleskoga kao inoga jezika u studenata prve godine nefiloloških studijskih programa u hrvatskome kontekstu. Podatci su prikupljeni upitnikom (Ljestvica za mjerenje kauzalnih atribucija II, engl. ʻThe Causal Attribution Scale II’ – CAS-II, Sorić 2002) te su podvrgnuti deskriptivnim i inferencijalnim statističkim analizama. Rezultati pokazuju da hrvatski studenti uzroke svojega prijašnjeg postignuća u učenju engleskoga jezika pripisuju stabilnomu, kontrolabilnomu i internalnomu uzroku, a umjereno niska razina na ljestvici globalnosti znači da ga ne smatraju konzistentnim (dosljednim) u različitim kontekstima. U suprotnosti s mnogim istraživanjima, u ovome istraživanju nema nikakve razlike u atribucijama među spolovima. Rezultati pokazuju da stabilnije, internalnije i kontrolabilnije atribucije imaju studenti koji su tijekom dužega razdoblja učili engleski jezik te imali više ocjene. Kada se uspjeh pripisuje internalnomu i stabilnomu uzroku, veće je i očekivanje uspjeha, to jest osoba će biti motivirana nastaviti učiti taj predmet (Weineru 1986). Kvalitativna je analiza također pokazala da studenti smatraju da je trud (kontrolabilna atribucija) glavni razlog za postignute ocjene iz Engleskoga jezika.
THE EFFECT OF WAR CONDITIONS AND SOCIAL STRESS ON SEMEN PARAMETERS IN SYRIAN REFUGEES
Authors: AKA SATAR Deniz , BAĞCI Rıdvan , DEMİRDELEN Umut
Published: December 2023

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effects of stress due to war in Syrians exposed to after migration to Turkey on sperm parameters.

Material and Method: Syrian migrant patients who underwent spermiogram due to infertility were included in the study. The patients were divided into two groups according to the period when the migration started and the stress was felt intensely, and the period when the immigrants had settled down and had less stress. Sexual abstinence duration, age, ejaculate volume, sperm concentration, total motility, progressive motility, morphology according to Kruger Strict criteria, were evaluated.

Results: There were 300 patients in group 1 and 902 patients in group 2. There was a statistically significant relationship between the marital status of the refugee patients and the years. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of ejaculate volume, concentration, morphology and sexual abstinence parameters. The total motility values of the patients in group 2 were statistically significantly higher than the patients in group 1. The progressive motility values of the patients in group 2 were statistically significantly higher than the patients in group 1.

Conclusion: The heavy psychosocial stress created by the war and post-war migration affects both sperm motility and progressive motility.
Sociodemographic Factors Affecting the Cognitive on Tuberculosis in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Rani Asha , Brat Mishra Dr. Dev
Published: December 2023

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly infectious disease that is responsible for millions of deaths annually across the whole world. The disease is caused by infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. It can spread through the air when a person with TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, speaks or sings releases these bacteria with numerous tiny droplets in the air and people nearby breathe in these bacteria and become infected. TB usually affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body like the kidney, spine, brain, and many other parts. The present study includes to estimate of the role of many sociodemographic determinants on tuberculosis among the general population of different age groups belonging to both rural and urban areas of district Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. Methods: A study was done by using a standardized structured questionnaire including various sociodemographic variables such as age, weight, residential area, and worker type like farmers, unemployed, skilled, and nonskilled workers. Data was collected by a random survey of tuberculosis-affected individuals and then data analysis was done to see the effect of chosen sociodemographic variables on the prevalence of the disease tuberculosis. Results: Most affected age group found in the study was 41 to 50 years and young individuals were found at higher risks also. In the case of weight, about 62% of total affected individuals were found underweight category while very less individuals were found belonging to the normal weight category. Further out of the total individuals most affected were approximately 74% from rural areas while the remaining belonged to urban areas. On the basis of occupation, it was found that out of four categories taken in my study as farmers, unemployed, skilled workers, and nonskilled workers, the percentage of affected individuals was approximately 18.4%, 20.4%, 29.6%, and 31.7% respectively. Conclusion: Tuberculosis remains one of the most fatal diseases from ancient times responsible for the highest level of mortalities next to HIV. The government is continuously trying to control the disease by making and issuing various plans and guidelines for this global burden of tuberculosis. Many more efforts are still required for its control. This study reveals that sociodemographic factors play a key role in the prevalence as well as the spread of the disease. It is today's need to update all health professionals, policymakers, patients, and the general public about current trends in the management of tuberculosis and its rapid control.
Screening the Soybean Varietal Lines for Selecting High-Yielding and Better Agronomic Traits Producing lines
Authors: Zangejo Khan Muhammad , Sirohi Muzafar Hussain , Ghulam Raza
Published: December 2023

Soybean (Glycine max), an economically significant legume originating from East Asia, serves as a valuable source of protein and oil globally. In Pakistan, soybean is considered a non-conventional oilseed crop, with successful cultivation possible during both the spring and summer seasons. The careful selection of appropriate varieties is a primary concern for soybean growers in the country. Therefore, experiments were conducted utilizing the newly developed varietal line in the agroecological zone of Tandojam to select the most suitable and adaptable varieties. A total of forty-six newly developed varietal lines, which have not yet been released, were evaluated alongside four released varieties (Ajmeri, Faisal, Jack, and Rawal) that are already being cultivated in various regions of the country. The field experiments were carried out at the experimental area of the Nuclear Institute of Agriculture (NIA) in Tando Jam during the spring and summer seasons of 2018. Agronomic traits were recorded for each variety, and weather data were obtained from the Pakistan Meteorological Department. All agricultural practices were followed. The results indicate significant variations among the genotypes for all evaluated characteristics. Based on grain production, NIBGE32 exhibited the highest performance, achieving a notable yield of 22g during the summer season, which was 30% higher than the yield of the top-performing control variety, Faisal. Other newly developed varietal lines, namely NIBGE 18, NIBGE 8, NIBGE 45, and NIBGE 41, also demonstrated promising high-yield potential. These varieties displayed comparatively superior growth and yield outcomes. Germination percentage significantly vary in the spring and summer season (Mann-Whitney U =7925, P<0.01); whereas days to maturity, plant height, leaf area, lowest pod height, 100-grain weight, biological yield, seed weight per plant, were not significantly different in two seasons. This suggests a potential for these varietal lines to be cultivated in both seasons. This research endeavours to offer valuable insights and recommendations to farmers and policymakers, aiming to augment soybean production and advance agricultural sustainability in the region of Sindh.
Patria, etnicidad e historia nacional: Cecilia G. de Guilarte, biógrafa de Sor Juana
Authors: MARTÍNEZ PABLO GARCÍA
Published: December 2023

El presente artículo presta atención al libro
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Claro en la selva
(1958), escrito desde México por la exiliada republicana Cecilia G. de Guilarte (1915–1989) y publicado en Buenos Aires por la gran editora del exilio nacionalista vasco, Ekin. El texto utiliza material de archivo inédito y textos periodístico para enriquecer el estudio de la apropiación de la religiosa jerónima para la historia de la cultura vasca realizada por Guilarte. Muestra allí cómo este ejercicio conecta el valor probatorio que los apellidos tenían todavía en el nacionalismo vasco como marca de pertenencia a la comunidad con la incorrecta atribución de un origen vasco al padre de Sor Juana, una imprecisión que se mantendría vigente hasta recientes fechas. El artículo promueve la reflexión sobre cuestiones como el principio constructivo que está en la base de todo relato historiográfico –también aquellos orgánicos de los movimientos nacionalistas–, la cultura impresa como actor protagonista en la generación de comunidades capaces de suturar la distancia geográfica entre sus miembros, así como la lucha de las mujeres por llevar su voz a espacios históricamente dominados por voces masculinas.
« Écoutons le cri du monde »
Authors: Laurelli Clément
Published: December 2023

En novembre 1993, face aux menaces pesant sur les champs littéraires et artistiques se forme le Parlement international des écrivains (PIE). Regroupant plus de 300 écrivains et intellectuels du monde entier, le Parlement se voue à écouter « le Cri du Monde » en offrant résidence et hospitalité aux écrivains persécutés et menacés à travers la création du réseau des Villes Refuges. Durant une décennie, le Parlement contribue à la circulation et à la diffusion des œuvres censurées grâce à ses actions et la publication de sa revue
Autodafé
. Vingt ans après son auto-dissolution, cet article retrace l’itinéraire de ce
lieu-parlement
en repensant cette assemblée comme une expression particulière du « lieu-commun », tel qu’énoncé par le poète martiniquais Édouard Glissant. Il interroge en quoi le cheminement du Parlement international des écrivains esquisse les fondations d’une approche relationnelle des lieux et de la production culturelle à travers le tissage de réseaux et intrications dans la « totalité-monde ». Enfin, cette contribution avance que le Parlement ouvre sur des prolongements et possibilités poétiques, politiques et relationnelles.
All-sky Kinematics and Chemistry of Monoceros Stellar Overdensity
Authors: Borbolato Lais , Perottoni Hélio D. , Rossi Silvia , Limberg Guilherme , Pérez-Villegas Angeles , Anders Friedrich , Antoja Teresa , Laporte Chervin F. P. , Rocha-Pinto Helio J. , Santucci Rafael M.
Published: December 2023

We explore the kinematic and chemical properties of the Monoceros stellar overdensity by combining data from the Two Micron All Sky Survey, Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, APOGEE, and Gaia. Monoceros is a structure located toward the Galactic anticenter and close to the disk. We have identified that its stars have azimuthal velocity in the range of 200 < v

ϕ
(km s−1) < 250. Combining their kinematics and spatial distribution, we designed a new method to select stars from this overdensity. This method allows us to easily identify the structure in both hemispheres and estimate their distances. Our analysis was supported by comparison with simulated data from the entire sky generated by the Galaxia code. Furthermore, we characterized, for the first time, the Monoceros overdensity in several chemical abundance spaces. Our results confirm its similarity to stars found in the thin disk of the Galaxy and suggest an in situ formation. Furthermore, we demonstrate that the southern and northern regions of Monoceros exhibit indistinguishable chemical compositions.
Enhancing scientific publishing: automatic conversion to JATS XML
Authors: Jertec Musap Ljiljana
Published: December 2023

JATS XML (Journal Article Tag Suite) is an XML-based format used for publishing scholarly content. It has multiple advantages over traditional publishing methods but faces adoption challenges due to the need for relatively expensive tools and/or manual work. In 2023, the HRČAK Portal’s team enabled automatic full-text con-version from DOCX to JATS XML which does not require prior knowledge of XML nor additional tools. Created JATS facilitates content and reference mining as well as transformation to HTML. It also improves cross-device compatibility and produces interactive links for an enhanced reading experience.
Crystalline structure of 0.65BiFeO3–0.35Ba1-xSrxTiO3 solid solutions in the vicinity of the morphotropic phase boundary
Authors: Silibin Maxim V. , Sklyar Polina A. , Zhivulko Vadim D. , Latushko Sergey I. , Zheludkevich Dmitry V. , Karpinsky Dmitry V.
Published: December 2023

Complex transition metal oxides are distinguished for a close interrelation between their type of crystal structure and electrical and magnetic properties, thus determining their practical importance. Bismuth ferrite based solid solutions contain simultaneously both dipole electric and magnetic ordering thus expanding their potential applications as external impact sensors. The sensitivity of these compositions to external fields is largely dependent on their structural state. 0.65BiFeO3–0.35Ba1-xSrxTiO3 solid solutions (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) the compositions of which are close to the rhombohedral/cubic morphotropic phase boundary have metastable structures and are therefore promising functional materials. The crystal structure and morphology of 0.65BiFeO3–0.35Ba1-xSrxTiO3 solid solutions has been studied using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The chemical substitution of barium ions for strontium ones has been found to reduce the magnitude of rhombohedral distortions and decrease the unit cell parameters for all the substituted compounds. Solid solutions with x ≥ 0,25 have single-phase structure and cubic unit cells, their grain size decreasing with an increase in the concentration of the substituting ions. The results of structural studies obtained using Raman spectroscopy suggest the presence of rhombohedral distortions in the structures of all the compositions studied. The results of structural studies have allowed identifying the sequence of changes in the phase state and lattice parameter of the compounds in the vicinity of the rhombohedral/cubic morphotropic phase boundary. The concentration ranges in which the compounds have single-phase and two-phase structures have been found. The concentration stability range of the polar rhombohedral phase has been corrected on the basis of the structural data obtained using local and microscopic methods.
Distribution and morphology of the diatom genus Olifantiella Riaux-Gobin & Compère in Indonesian and Australian waters, including the description of O. gondwanensis sp. nov.
Authors: Rybak Mateusz , Arsad Sulastri , Riaux-Gobin Catherine , Luthfi Oktiyas Muzaky , Hallegraeff Gustaaf , Ciaś Renata , Kierzek Agnieszka , Witkowski Andrzej
Published: December 2023

Samples from coastal tropical waters of Central Sulawesi, Bangka Island and Bawean Island in Indonesia and from the Great Barrier Reef at Fitzroy Island in Queensland, Australia were analysed for species composition of diatom assemblages with a focus on Olifantiella. Whereas samples from Fitzroy Island littoral in Australia retrieved only one species of Olifantiella, in Poso Bay, Indonesia, we observed at least six species. All established taxa were documented with light (LM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) and principal component analysis (PCA) analysis was used to compare the species, based on the basic valve parameters of length, width, length to width ratio and striae density. A new species of the genus Olifantiella, O. gondwanensis is described from Australia. In addition, we showed the distinct nature of O. pilosella var. rhizophorae permitting to species status. Particular attention is placed on girdle bands in this genus.
Put PEP into Telehealth: An Etiquette Framework for Successful Encounters
Authors: Garber Kelli , Gustin Tina , Rutledge Carolyn
Published: December 2023

Increased utilization of videoconferencing platforms to conduct meetings and patient encounters has illuminated the need to focus on video etiquette. Though telehealth has been utilized since the 1950s, the SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic propelled virtual care into the forefront of healthcare to protect both patients and providers. Historically, few academic programs have incorporated telehealth into the curriculum, and the rapid transition to telehealth typically left providers to learn the art of virtual care without education. The experience of many nurse providers is often limited to virtual platforms typically used for casual interactions versus a successful patient encounter. A quality telehealth encounter that enhances patient-provider communication and strengthens the provider-patient relationship must include telehealth etiquette and webside manner. This article describes the PEP framework for telehealth encounters to provide a detailed description of the elements of performance, environment, and privacy/security as best practices to underpin successful virtual health visits.
A Scoping Review of Nursing and Midwifery Activism in the United States
Authors: Ojemeni Melissa , Jun Jin , Dorsen Caroline , Gerchow Lauren , Arneson Gavin , Orofo Cynthia , Nava Adrianna , Squires Allison
Published: December 2023

It is often said that modern-day nursing and midwifery was founded on the spirit of activism. Yet, historically, the link between nursing and activism has been inconsistent. Nursing Now USA was created in response to a global campaign launched in 2020 by the World Health Organization to mark the Year of the Nurse and Midwife. A goal of this initiative is education about how contemporary nurses serve as leaders in healthcare in the United States. This article describes the methods and results of a scoping review that sought to explore the current state of the science, key concepts, and operationalization of activism in nursing. The general consensus in the literature is that the profession of nursing has deep roots in activism, but a lack of a clear definition of activism and operationalization in policy, practice, research, and academic settings likely limits active engagement by many nurses. The current state of nurse activism is more subtle, often unseen, and non-confrontational compared to the participation and contribution of nurses from the 1900s to the 1980s. We identified barriers and facilitators to activism in nursing and our discussion includes implications for nursing practice, education, and leadership.
L’accompagnement des adultes en reconversion
Authors: Léonard Érika
Published: December 2023

Notre article vise à interroger la nature, les modalités et les acteurs d’un accompagnement spécifique : celui d’adultes en reconversion à des métiers manuels se formant par l’alternance. Les spécificités de ces parcours supposent le recours à des formes multiples d’accompagnement, issues des sphères institutionnelle, formative ou familiale. Dans quelle mesure l’accompagnement de ces trajectoires constitue-t-il un levier de réalisation ? Des entretiens menés auprès de dix candidats témoignent de l’accompagnement reçu et de leurs attentes, parfois déçues. À la faveur de ressources individuelles, puisées dans l’expérience professionnelle et nourries des freins rencontrés, ces adultes, en constante transaction, négocient leurs transitions par leurs propres moyens. L’accompagnement de ces trajectoires nécessiterait, en revanche, la création d’un espace d’écoute, de dialogue voire de controverse, reconnaissant la légitimité du projet et permettant au sujet de l’incarner.
Dynamical analysis of an anthrax disease model in animals with nonlinear transmission rate
Authors: Kashyap Ankur Jyoti , Bordoloi Arnab Jyoti , Mohan Fanitsha , Devi Anuradha
Published: December 2023

Anthrax is a bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis, primarily affecting animals and occasionally affecting humans. This paper presents two compartmental deterministic models of anthrax transmission having vaccination compartments. In both models, a nonlinear ratio-dependent disease transmission function is employed, and the latter model distinguishes itself by incorporating fractional order derivatives, which adds a novel aspect to the study. The basic reproduction number $ \mathcal{R}_0 $ of the epidemic is determined, below which the disease is eradicated. It is observed that among the various parameters, the contact rate, disease-induced mortality rate, and rate of animal recovery have the potential to influence this basic reproduction number. The endemic equilibrium becomes disease-free via transcritical bifurcations for different threshold parameters of animal recovery rate, disease-induced mortality rate and disease transmission rate, which is validated by utilizing Sotomayor's theorem. Numerical simulations have revealed that a higher vaccination rate contributes to eradicating the disease within the ecosystem. This can be achieved by effectively controlling the disease-induced death rate and promoting animal recovery. The extended fractional model is analyzed numerically using the Adams-Bashforth-Moulton type predictor-corrector scheme. Finally, it is observed that an increase in the fractional order parameter has the potential to reduce the time duration required to eradicate the disease from the ecosystem.
Cifra nova Indiae Orientalis: sistemas criptográficos inéditos y secretos de la correspondcia con Asia Oriental (XVI-XVII)
Authors: Marino Giuseppe
Published: December 2023

Entre los sistemas criptográficos europeos de la Edad Moderna, la Cifra nova Indiae Orientalis (1601), manuscrito rescatado en la Real Academia de la Historia de Madrid, compuesto por el secretario de la Compañía de Jesús Bernardo de Angelis, es la última clave de cifra que los superiores jesuitas utilizaron en los años de su expulsión de Japón. La presente investigación analiza la evolución de la pasigrafía asiática en los siglos XVI y XVII, y trata de examinar determinadas circunstancias históricas en las que la Cifra nova, códice hasta ahora inédito, se utilizó en la correspondencia de los jesuitas.
Development of Geomobile App-Based Outdoor Study to Improve Critical-Social Abilities and Collaborative in the 21st Century
Authors: Prastiyono Hendri , Widodo Bambang Sigit , Utaya Sugeng , Sumarmi  , Astina I Komang , Amin Saiful , Isaias Pedro
Published: December 2023

Geography learning in high school is built through field and contextual experiences to verify the theories. The learning method used by the geography teacher is not quite effective in improving students’ critical-social and collaborative abilities. This study aims to 1) develop a Geomobile app-based outdoor study that is valid and practical, and 2) determine its effectiveness in improving students’ critical-social and collaborative abilities in the 21st century. This study used research and development with a modified version of the Borg and Gall model. This research utilized validity tests conducted by material experts, media professionals, and learning specialists. The authentic instruments used to measure critical-social and collaboration abilities. The data analyst used descriptive statistics to assess the quality of the product and conducted an independent sample t-test to evaluate the effectiveness of the Geomobile app for outdoor study. The research was conducted on 216 eleventh-grade Social Science students in five high schools in East Java Province during the academic year 2021–2022. Research findings show that students need tools to enhance essential skills in the 21st century through the use of Geomobile app-based outdoor study. The development results indicate that expert validation feedback on the Geomobile app is very positive, with an average rating of 93%. Additionally, the Geomobile app has been found to effectively enhance critical-social abilities by 59% and collaborative abilities by 63%. Therefore, this development effectively improves students’ abilities in the 21st century. The research has provided support for students to become future social agents, especially in terms of building a better working place and social community in the 21st century.
Enhancing Cognitive Performance and Monitoring through a Mobile App: Insights from the Rodi Study
Authors: Giannopoulou Panagiota , Vlamos Panayiotis , Papalaskari Mary-Angela
Published: December 2023

The prevalence of neurocognitive disorders has led to increased interest in mobile health applications (mHealth apps) for detection and training. However, there’s a need for apps that integrate comprehensive cognitive training, assessment, and monitoring in personalized contexts. The RODI app was meticulously developed with the objective of catering to individuals with deficits as well as healthy adults. In this study, 11 participants without diagnosed impairments used the app twice weekly for eight weeks. Results show a consistent enhancement in cognitive performance within the app over time. Notably, a discernible divergence is observed, with the rate of improvement appearing to be comparatively slower in the younger age group in contrast to their older counterparts. Furthermore, the study assesses the reliability of the application using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), confirming its consistent performance across repeated administrations. Finally, the app’s capacity to monitor participants’ cognitive status across various domains is investigated, unveiling controlled variations that indicate foreseeable outcomes within defined parameters. These findings underscore RODI’s potential for cognitive enhancement and monitoring, offering insights into user needs and the broader significance of mobile app interventions for cognitive well-being and future research in this field.
Quantitative Estimation of Urban PM2.5 Pollution Baseline and Meteorological Resource Endowment Using Machine Learning in Chinese Yangtze River Economic Belt
Authors: Ou ChangHong , Li Fei , Zhang Jingdong , Guo Jinyuan , Chen Xiyao , Kong Shaojie , Jiang Pei , Wu Mian , Wang Yazhu
Published: December 2023

Considering the influence of baseline values, meteorological conditions, and human activities on PM2.5, quantifying them will facilitate the classification, control, and management of pollution. The machine learning model explained the PM2.5-meteorological nonlinear relationship between PM2.5 and meteorological factors in each city across the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China. Meteorological resource endowments (MRE) are used to quantify the variation on PM2.5 concentration caused by meteorological conditions. Contamination baseline (CB) is used to characterize the lowest limit of anthropogenic impact in PM2.5 contamination without meteorological interference. According to the values of MRE and CB, cities in the Yangtze River economic belt can be divided into four categories (Q1-4). The average value of MRE is −0.41 μg/m3. The average value of CB is 34.05 μg/m3, which is lower than the Chinese Grade II standard (GB 3095-2012). The additional emissions by humans resulted in an increase of 7 μg/m3 in concentration, while the meteorological factors led to a decrease of −0.41 μg/m3. In terms of city classification, Q1 is concentrated in the midstream, and PM2.5 is the most challenging pollutant to control. Q2 is concentrated downstream, with relatively high PM2.5 emissions but favorable meteorological conditions. Q3 is concentrated upstream, and there is surplus environmental capacity even with limited meteorological conditions. Cites in Q4 have the most suitable development potential and exhibit a discrete spatial distribution. The research distinguished various categories of pollution and provided insights into the different characteristics of pollution around the Yangtze River Economic Belt. This information has helped the government classify cities and implement specific policies based on their individual situations.
Green Marketing as a Business Model Innovation for Mexican Cosmetics Startups
Authors: Thiebaut Renata , Miranda Alexa Frias
Published: December 2023

In recent years, the surge in sustainability awareness has transformed consumer preferences, leading to heightened demand for eco-friendly products. Recognizing these evolving consumer behaviors, startups have adapted their production processes, prioritizing recycled packaging and clean ingredients. This shift has prompted a corresponding evolution in marketing strategies, with an emphasis on green marketing, effectively communicating the environmental benefits of their products. For startups, this advocacy has fostered stronger consumer relationships, as customers increasingly engage with them based on shared values and a shared commitment to sustainability.
Interrogating “Filter Bubbles” Within Content Areas and Language Choices for Multilingual Learners in US Classrooms
Authors: Terrell Karen L. , de Oliveira Luciana C. , dos Santos Allessandra Elisabeth , Beatty Joy , Willging Tara , Hoyle Silvia , Gui Jia
Published: December 2023

Filter Bubbles refer to a state of intellectual isolation that can result from people becoming encapsulated in streams of data. When considering factors that contribute to the language choices of multilingual learners (MLs), specifically in the primary content areas of schooling, the Filter Bubble concept easily transposes into the field of education. According to Quintos, “multicultural educators focus on an education for a more democratic and socially just society” (p. 238). However, standards of learning chosen by states and their school districts represent the values of those who sit in positions of power and govern the concepts to which students are exposed. This chapter endeavors to respond to these questions within the intersections of societal constructs and the schooling contexts of English language arts, science, social studies, and mathematics, and to determine possibilities in which MLs can be provided optimal language choices and afforded the spaces to exercise these choices.
Building Relationship Through Discussion
Authors: Brashear Crystal Ann
Published: December 2023

Distance education programs have proliferated, sometimes growing faster than instructors can innovate. A problem plaguing educators for decades is how to translate the synergism flowing naturally through in-seat discussion into an online environment. This chapter begins with an overview of the various purposes for class discussion and an exploration of best practices for facilitating transformative conversation. It examines the benefits and challenges of synchronous and asynchronous online discussion, offering practical, creative solutions for each approach. The ultimate goals are fostering generative conversation and genuine connection. Strategies to accomplish this include setting clear expectation, adopting a consistent, probing co-participant stance, and teaching students self-facilitation. Out-of-the-box ideas include social annotation and simulation activities.