bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development of a Model of Strategic Priorities for Sustainable Development of Rural Areas in Kazakhstan until 2030. Example of the East Kazakhstan Region
Authors: NURALINA Kalamkas , BAIZHOLOVA Raisa , ABENOV Yergali , MUKHIYAYEVA Dinara , MOLDAKENOVA Yerkezhan
Published: September 2023

The problems of sustainable development have been actively investigated by the scientific community. However, due to the difficulties of implementing this concept in practice, the focus of research is increasingly shifted to the study of certain aspects affecting the sustainable development of territories. In particular, this concerns the sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas, especially in socio-demographic, economic, and institutional aspects. The purpose of the article is to develop a model of strategic priorities for the sustainable development of rural areas in Kazakhstan until 2030. The article presents a model of strategic priorities for sustainable development of rural areas in the East Kazakhstan region according to socio-demographic and economic vectors, as well as institutional support with appropriate strategic goals, indicators, and target values. Solving the problem of sustainable development of rural territories is a long-term task, which can be achieved through the development of the economy of territories. The transition of rural territories to a sustainable development strategy will ensure effective farming, orientation to high standards of social protection of the rural population, multifunctional use of rural territories, preservation of the quality of the natural environment, and adaptation of institutional mechanisms to the functioning of rural agriculture and rural development.
Human Capital Management Based on the Principles of Green Economy and the Creation of Green Jobs for Sustainable Territorial Development
Authors: RAKHIMZHANOVA Gulmira , MAIDYROVA Aigul , KOCHERBAEVA Ainura
Published: September 2023

As a result of the actualization of sustainable development and the strengthening of the role of green responsibility at all levels of the economy, there are significant changes in modern management practices to improve long-term economic, social, and environmental indicators of territorial development through the introduction of green technologies. The purpose of the study is to determine the possibilities of managing human capital based on the principles of a green economy and creating green jobs for sustainable territorial development in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Using the example of the Akmola region, Kazakhstan, quantitative indicators of green jobs in the fields of activity related to green technologies are determined, an expert survey is conducted, and a SWOT analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of creating green jobs in various sectors of the economy is carried out. It is concluded that green human capital management focuses on the introduction of environmentally friendly green technologies, forms the social foundation of high ecological awareness and proper skills of eco-innovation work of employees, and acts as a factor in the growth of sustainable territorial development.
Exploring the management in tourism: The Case of co-destruction of value in the portuguese hotel industry
Authors: Cunha Maria Nascimento
Published: September 2023

The Literature Review presented here aims to bring theoretical considerations about the co-destruction of value. The term “co-destruction” is now used in the hospitality service environment to describe the phenomenon in which multiple actors interact and integrate their resources to realize valuable benefits, yet their collaborations result in a decline of the well being of at least one of the participating actors.

In the recent past, scholars have begun to dedicate their attention towards destructive relationships as a critical component of organizational life, facing it from various points of view, such as trust and partnering, project management, and relational coordination. The theme of value co-creation is consolidated from the discussions of Zikmund et al (2013), Meyer & Schwager (2015), Rajnish et al. (2017) and Mxunyelwa e Henama (2019) Cunha et al. (2021) among other authors.

The research was quantitative in nature, adopting the survey method. To measure the proposed hypotheses, a unique conceptual model was developed with leadership support, supportive organizational climate, value co-destruction, and commitment to value co-creation as constructs. Data was collected from the hospitality Continental Portugal and islands, where 1200 responses were obtained for analysis. All participants were hospitality employees. Key findings revealed that leadership support was dominant in comparison to the other constructs based on how high it loaded as a factor. In addition, a high perception of a supportive organizational climate among service employees will result in a low occurrence of value co-destruction in their organization. Further research direction on the subject is proposed.
Post-COVID-19 Community-Based Tourism Sustainable Development in China. Study Case of Hebian Village
Authors: QU Mingjing , WONG Wong Ming
Published: September 2023

China’s tourism sector has seen the effects of the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak. Community-based tourism has arisen as a sustainable alternative to mass tourism, benefiting local communities economically while preserving the environment and cultural heritage. Using Hebian Village as a case study, this study investigates the post-COVID-19 sustainable development of CBT in China. The study employs a qualitative methodology, including field observation and semi-structured interviews with community members, tourists, and tourism experts. The findings of this study indicate that Hebian Village has the potential for the sustainable development of CBT, as it possesses unique natural and cultural resources, and its residents are ardent about promoting tourism while maintaining their traditional way of life. Inadequate crisis management, a lack of marketing and managerial skills, and restricted access to funds are all preventing the expansion of CBT in Hebian Village. The study proposes some suggestions for the development of CBT that include the crisis of COVID-19, community participation, market orientation, and government support. CBT has the potential to contribute to the sustainable development of rural regions in China, but it requires a concerted effort on the part of all stakeholders, including the government, local communities, and tourism industry actors.
Framing parents’ attitudes toward career and technical education
Authors: Ecton Walter
Published: September 2023

In recent years, policymakers and researchers have paid renewed attention to career and technical education (CTE), but public attitudes—especially those of parents—toward CTE remain relatively understudied. Drawing on the history of CTE and more contemporary policy discourse, this study proposes a new organizing framework for conceptualizing how CTE might be discussed in the public sphere, and then uses a survey-based experiment to examine how the ways policymakers talk about CTE might impact parents’ support for CTE-related policies. Using respondents from an online marketplace, results indicate widespread support for CTE and suggestive evidence that CTE may see more support as a public policy when framed through a workforce development lens. These results offer implications for both supporters and opponents of CTE, as well as researchers and policymakers seeking to better understand nuances behind parents’ opinion on an education issue with growing policy salience.
Different antihypertensive and metabolic responses to rostafuroxin in undernourished and normonourished male rats: Outcomes on bodily Na+ handling
Authors: Pereira‐Acácio Amaury , Veloso‐Santos João P. M. , Alves‐Bezerra Danilo , Costa‐Sarmento Glória , Muzi‐Filho Humberto , Vieyra Adalberto
Published: September 2023

Hypertension is a pandemic nowadays. We aimed to investigate whether chronic undernutrition modifies the response to the antihypertensive drug rostafuroxin in juvenile hypertensive rats. Chronic undernutrition was induced in male rats using a multideficient diet known as the Regional Basic Diet (RBD), mimicking alimentary habits in impoverished regions worldwide. Animals were given RBD—or a control/CTRL normal diet for rodents—from weaning to 90 days, and rostafuroxin (1 mg/kg body mass) was orally administered from day 60 onwards. For the last 2 days, the rats were hosted in metabolic cages to measure food/energy, water, Na+ ingestion, and urinary volume. Rostafuroxin increased food/energy/Na+ intake in CTRL and RBD rats but had opposite effects on Na+ balance (intake minus urinary excretion). The drug normalized the decreased plasma Na+ concentration in RBD rats, increased urinary volume in RBD but not in CTRL, and decreased and increased urinary Na+ concentration in the RBD and CTRL groups, respectively. Rostafuroxin decreased the ouabain‐sensitive (Na++K+)ATPase and increased the ouabain‐resistant Na+‐ATPase from proximal tubule cells in both groups and normalized the systolic blood pressure in RBD without effect in CTRL rats. We conclude that chronic undernutrition modifies the response of blood pressure and metabolic responses to rostafuroxin.
Quot schemes and Fourier-Mukai transformation
Authors: Biswas Indranil , Dubey Umesh V. , Kumar Manish , Parameswaran A. J.
Published: September 2023

We consider several related examples of Fourier-Mukai transformations involving the quot scheme. A method of showing conservativity of these Fourier-Mukai transformations is described.
Teachers’ practices during Emergency Remote Teaching: an investigation of the needs for support and the role of Professional Learning Communities
Authors: Shauly Anat , Avargil Shirly
Published: September 2023

Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT) was implemented during COVID-19 crisis lockdowns. New challenges arose and teachers sought support. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), where teachers from similar backgrounds meet for learning and discussions, provided one channel of support. The study aimed to better understand PLCs’ role in challenging times. Therefore, we asked: 1. What challenges did teachers face, in addition to pedagogical ones, during ERT? 2. How did the various members of the PLC perceive support as shown by their descriptions of PLC activities? 3. In what ways did the ERT experience shape the teachers’ perceptions of mutual assistance? The research setting was a PLC network for chemistry teachers that met since 2018 face-to-face or via Zoom. PLCs were found important in facing both professional and emotional challenges. Discussions, sharing of teaching materials, and real-time support addressed professional challenges. Having colleagues who faced similar challenges provided support and eased communication. Thus, PLC membership helped teachers face daily challenges and improved their well-being. PLCs are therefore recommended for routine and future hardships. In practice, PLC leaders can use the results to improve teacher relationships. Conclusions add to understanding teacher collaboration in PLCs formed in diverse contexts.
Research Trends in Library and Information Science in South Africa and Nigeria: A Content Analysis
Authors: Ukwoma Scholastica C. , Ngulube Patrick
Published: September 2023

A review of the research trends in library and information science (LIS) is important as it provides insight into the research practices of scholars in the field. This study investigated the research trends in master’s and doctoral research outputs relating to LIS produced in Nigeria and South Africa between 2009 and 2015 to identify the most researched subject areas and the most neglected subject areas in LIS research in the two countries. A total of 400 master’s and doctoral research outputs produced in Nigeria and South Africa were analysed by means of a qualitative content analysis, and 15 research areas were created by means of modified subject categorisation adopted from the extant literature. The findings were that the most researched subject area in both countries was human information behavior in respect of both master’s and doctoral research outputs. The least researched areas in LIS research outputs in Nigeria were archives and records management, LIS history and developments, bibliometrics, scientometrics and informatics, knowledge and information resource management. In South Africa, bibliometrics, scientometrics and informatics were the least researched areas in respect of doctoral research outputs, and LIS education and pedagogy were the least researched areas in master’s research outputs. The positivist research paradigm was more prevalent. The implication of the findings is that LIS schools in Nigeria and South Africa need to focus more on research areas that deal with current trends and challenges confronting the profession. In today’s world of work, most services are driven by information technology and research should be directed towards addressing the implementation of recent trends in the profession. Since the sample framework used for Nigeria was low, it may not be appropriate to generalise this finding to other institutions.
Positive solution for a nonlocal problem with strong singular nonlinearity
Authors: Wang Yue , Wei Wei , Xiong Zong-Hong , Yang Jian
Published: September 2023

In this article, we consider a nonlocal problem with a strong singular term and a general weight function. By using Ekeland’s variational principle, we prove a necessary and sufficient condition for the existence of a positive solution. Moreover, a method of algebraic analysis is used to deal with the multiplicity of solutions. Compared with the existing literature, our problems and results are novel.
Crystal structure of polybis(μ
4-3,5-dicarboxylatopyrazol-1-yl)-bis(N,N-dimethylformamide)tri-copper(II)–acetonitrile (1/2), C20H22Cu3N8O10
Authors: Wang Yan-Qing , Yan Wen-Qing , Nie Li-Xue , Luan Ping-Ping , Li Chao-Qun
Published: September 2023

C20H22Cu3N8O10, monoclinic, C2/c (no. 15), a = 12.0766(11) Å, b = 16.2778(14) Å, c = 14.7605(13) Å, β = 97.8580(10)∘, V = 2874.4(4) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0420, wR
ref (F
2) = 0.0988, T = 298.15 K.
Σπλαγχνίζομαι im Lukasevangelium
Authors: Neumann Nils
Published: September 2023

Die synoptischen Evangelien beschreiben den Affekt des Erbarmens häufig mit dem Verb σπλαγχνίζομαι und verknüpfen den Affekt so mit einer Bewegung der inneren Organe (σπλάγχνα). Der vorliegende Aufsatz widmet sich dem spezifisch lukanischen Gebrauch von σπλαγχνίζομαι und weist ein wiederkehrendes Erzählschema nach. Dieses besteht aus den Elementen visuelle Wahrnehmung, σπλαγχνίζομαι, Bewegung und Berührung. Das dritte Evangelium beschreibt das Erbarmen somit als einen körperlichen Vorgang. Dieser Vorgang lässt sich vor der Folie antiker hellenistischer Anthropologie plausibel erklären. Medizinische und philosophische Abhandlungen aus der antiken Welt begreifen den Körper als eine durchlässige Größe, die fortwährend äußeren Einflüssen ausgesetzt ist. Das Lukasevangelium teilt diese verbreitete Vorstellung und schildert das Erbarmen wiederholt als einen Vorgang, der durch einen visuellen Eindruck stimuliert wird, welcher in den Körper eindringt und dort eine Aktivität in den inneren Organen auslöst. Dieser innere Fluss kulminiert sodann in der physischen Berührung des Objekts des Erbarmens. Der lukanische Jesus erfüllt hingegen das Ideal des stoischen Weisen und lässt sich als solcher kaum von Emotionen affizieren.
Erhöht, um zu bleiben
Authors: Lang Maria B.
Published: September 2023

Die Himmelfahrt ist ein Politikum – zumindest in der griechisch-römischen Umwelt der Apostelgeschichte, besonders, wenn man sie im Kontext der römischen Kaiserapotheose betrachtet. Der Beitrag richtet den Fokus auf die Funktion, die der Himmelfahrt im religionsgeschichtlichen Vergleich mit der Apotheose des Augustus – unter Berücksichtigung historiographischer, epigraphischer und numismatischer Zeugnisse – zukommt. Er verfolgt die These, dass Lukas eine medial verbreitete Apotheosevorstellung nutzt, um seinen griechisch-römischen Adressaten die universalisierte und fortdauernde Präsenz Jesu zu vermitteln. Ohne in eine direkte politische Opposition gegenüber der römischen Herrschaftsrepräsentation zu treten, entwirft er so ein theologisches Gegenbild. Indem Lukas nicht nur griechisch-römische, sondern auch jüdische Traditionen aufnimmt, bietet er unterschiedlichen Adressaten Verstehensmöglichkeiten und vermittelt zugleich die spezifische Neuheit und Eigenart der Präsenz Christi.
Jesus „at rest“. Apg 7,55–56 im Licht lukanischer Erhöhungschristologie
Authors: Hauck Marion Christina
Published: September 2023

Im vorliegenden Aufsatz begibt sich die Autorin auf die Spur der Bedeutung des Partizips ἑστώς, das in Apg 7,55–56 auf Jesus, den Menschensohn, verweist. Zum einen wird ein Bezug zwischen dem alttestamentlich-frühjüdischen Motiv der Ruhe Gottes (Apg 7,48–50, vgl. Jes 66,1) und dem „Stehen“ Jesu (7,55–56) hergestellt. Zum anderen wird, unter Hinzuziehung von hellenistisch-römischen Quellen, aufgezeigt, dass der Autor der Apostelgeschichte mit dem Einbau der Komponente ἑστώς in die Gesamtkonstruktion seines Erzählwerkes eine bestimmte Intention verfolgte: Der erhöhte und inthronisierte Jesus befindet sich zur Rechten Gottes am Zielpunkt seines Weges; er ist nicht mehr in Bewegung (vgl. πορεύομαι), sondern steht vorerst, bis zu seiner Wiederkunft (Apg 1,11), still.
How can the New Testament writings be within Judaism? Distinguishing ways of asking and answering the question
Authors: Van Maaren John
Published: September 2023

This article critically evaluates the meanings of “within Judaism” and related phrases when applied to the texts now collected in the New Testament. It uses social-scientific approaches to social categories and group boundaries to develop a theoretically informed approach for considering how the literature of the earliest Christ followers may or may not be considered Jewish texts, and how such claims can be evaluated. Examples from New Testament and Early Jewish texts illustrate the theoretical discussion throughout.
Zwischen 40.000 km und Fünf-Minuten-Wegen.
Authors: Schambeck Mirjam
Published: September 2023

Eine der größten Herausforderungen religiöser Bildung in der Schule liegt darin, den Religionsunterricht passungsfähiger zu machen. Dazu setzte in den letzten 25 Jahren eine intensive Modellbildung ein, die sich sowohl auf konfessionell- als auch religions-kooperative Unterrichtsformate bezog. Der folgende Artikel konzentriert sich darauf, konfessionell-kooperative Lehr-/Lernformen daraufhin zu befragen, wie sie in Bayern implementiert werden können und welche Konsequenzen sich daraus für die Religionslehrer:innenbildung ergeben.
Liminal Zones of Knowing, Learning, and Being
Authors: Devarajan Darshana
Published: September 2023

This creative nonfiction essay explores the liminality and power dynamics in the spaces that I, as an immigrant woman of color and an upper-caste, upper-class Indian, occupy. I offer poetic interludes to acknowledge the impact of transnational movement on ideas of the self. The multimodal creative essay follows a “reverse” way of making knowledge—it begins with knowing, then moves into learning, and finally into being. In the process of crafting this paper, I work backward to unlearn and relearn who I am. Drawing inspiration from postcolonial, feminist, and critical race theories, I question the permanence of knowing oneself.
AMAS, ESCLAVAS Y LIBERTAD EN SEVILLA, 1512-1600
Authors: Fernández Chaves Manuel F.
Published: September 2023

En este trabajo se aborda el acceso de las esclavas a la libertad a través del estudio de una muestra de cartas de alhorría dadas en la ciudad de Sevilla entre los años 1512 y 1600. El objetivo es conocer, por un lado, el estado y el comportamiento de las dueñas de esclavas a la hora de liberar a las mujeres esclavizadas bajo su dominio, y por otro, saber qué tipo de esclavas (color, origen cultural) y a qué edades alcanzaban la libertad. Para ello estudiamos las alhorrías distinguiendo entre las que fueron otorgadas sin condiciones, las que sí las tuvieron y las que se concedieron previo pago de una cantidad de dinero. Se pretende entender qué motivaciones llevaron a conceder la libertad, quienes fueron sus protagonistas (amas y esclavas), y qué lógicas económicas y culturales afloran en esta documentación, prestando una especial atención a la maternidad, a la presencia en la larga duración de las esclavas en la casa y al servicio de las amas, y a las relaciones sociales, familiares y económicas establecidas entre unas y otras.
Nuevo impulso del discurso neoliberal en la educación uruguaya. Nuevas formas de gobierno de los docentes
Authors: Bordoli Eloisa
Published: September 2023

El presente texto es un avance de investigación de un proyecto que se centra en el estudio de los procesos de privatización en y de la educación acaecidos en Uruguay en los últimos años. Con la asunción de un gobierno de derecha en el último bienio se ha agudizado el discurso neoliberal que impulsa procesos de endoprivatización en el campo educativo al tiempo que ubica a los docentes y sus organizaciones sindicales como los responsables de la denominada crisis educativa. En este marco, el artículo tiene por objetivo analizar las formas de gobierno de los docentes implementadas por la nueva derecha, así como las tecnologías de intervención privilegiadas. Estos análisis permiten identificar un retroceso en clave de derechos educativos y laborales.
Reconocimiento, retrocesos y resistencias en defensa del derecho a la educación en lengua guaraní en Paraguay
Authors: Elías Rodolfo , Rodas Sonia , Rodas César David
Published: September 2023

El presente artículo recupera los esfuerzos desarrollados en Paraguay en defensa del derecho a la educación en la lengua guaraní. Se analizan tres hechos: i) las experiencias educativas que se dieron al margen del sistema educativo oficial, desde los años sesenta; ii) la transición democrática, la reforma educativa de los noventa y la incorporación del guaraní y iii) la situación actual, en un contexto de creciente influencia de las políticas globales que desconocen las bases históricas y culturales de las que debe nutrirse el sistema educativo. El artículo concluye que se pueden notar logros, en términos de reconocimiento, pero también, especialmente en la última década, una escasa atención dada a la enseñanza en guaraní en las políticas educativas oficiales.
2030: La Gran Escuela. Principios Teóricos para una Pedagogía Sistémica
Authors: Zepeda Moreno Moises Ezequiel
Published: September 2023

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo el desarrollo de los principios teóricos y epistemológicos para proponer herramientas que nos permitan comprender el impacto civilizatorio de poderosas tecnologías informáticas que acompañarán la segunda y tercera década del Siglo XXI. Estos cambios significan un giro sistémico hacia una dinámica productiva basada en la generación constante de innovaciones, tecnologías y conocimientos. En base a lo anterior, lo que hemos definido como pedagogía sistémica representa un giro profundo en el papel que implica el trabajo educativo. La pedagogía sistémica demanda un trabajo interdisciplinar que aborda el papel de las instituciones de formación e investigación frente a un emergente sistema complejo que encuentra como principio productivo la integración cognitiva del sujeto social.
Quo Vadis: Konsep Meaningful Participation sebagai Implikasi Putusan MK No. 91/PUU-XVIII/202 dalam Menunjang Hak Konstitusional
Authors: Pakpahan Caroline Gabriela , Farabi Muhammad Fawwaz Farhan , Rachmania Rianjani Rindu
Published: September 2023

Low public participation in the political process certainly results in democracy being ineffective. The lack of socialization in the community, both in discussions regarding academic texts and in material regarding amendments to the quo law during meetings in various community groups, proves that the implementation of meaningful participation is not being implemented well. The aim and purpose of writing this article is to ensure that studies and reviews of government policies governing meaningful participation such as Law Number 13 of 2022 concerning the Second Amendment to Law Number 12 of 2011 concerning the Formation of Legislative Regulations can be carried out. The research method used in this article is normative juridical. The significance of this article is that it is hoped that it can provide an academic basis for the government to realize the appropriate and effective implementation of meaningful participation. The conclusion of this article is that it is hoped that the government can create a space for deliberative discussion and use clear nomenclature in legislation to avoid the potential for government arbitrariness in supporting the constitutional rights of its people.Keywords: Meaningful Participation; Constitutional Rights; Job Creation Law AbstrakRendahnya partisipasi masyarakat dalam proses politik tentu mengakibatkan demokrasi menjadi tidak efektif. Minimnya sosialisasi kepada masyarakat, baik dalam pembahasan terkait naskah akademik maupun dalam materi amandemen undang-undang a quo pada saat pertemuan di berbagai kelompok masyarakat, membuktikan bahwa penerapan meaningful participation tidak terlaksana dengan baik. Adapun maksud dan tujuan dari penulisan artikel ini adalah untuk memastikan kajian dan tinjauan mengenai kebijakan pemerintah yang mengatur mengenai meaningful participation seperti Undang-Undang Nomor 13 Tahun 2022 tentang Perubahan Kedua atas Undang-Undang Nomor 12 Tahun 2011 tentang Pembentukan Peraturan Perundang-Undangan dapat dilakukan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam artikel ini adalah yuridis normatif. Signifikansi dalam artikel ini adalah diharapkan dapat memberikan landasan akademik bagi pemerintah untuk mewujudkan penerapan meaningful participation yang tepat dan efektif. Kesimpulan dalam artikel ini adalah diharapkan pemerintah dapat menciptakan ruang diskusi deliberatif dan penggunaan nomenklatur yang jelas dalam peraturan perundang-undangan guna menghindari potensi terjadinya kesewenang-wenangan pemerintah dalam menunjang hak konstitusional rakyatnya.Keywords: Meaningful Participation; Hak Konstitusional; Undang-Undang Cipta Kerja
Tinjauan Yuridis terhadap Tindak Pidana Pelanggaran Protokol Kesehatan
Authors: Badaru Baharuddin , Pawennai Mulyati
Published: September 2023

Abstrak:Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui dan menganalisis tentang penerapan hukum terhadap tindak pidana pelanggaran protokol kesehatan dan upaya penegak hukum dalam mencegah dan menanggulangi pelanggaran protokol kesehatan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode empiris hasil penelitiaan ini menunjukkan bahwa pentingnya penerapan hukum dalam mencegah dan menanggulangi Covid-19, dan menunjukan bahwa satgas berperan penting dalam menanggulangi pelanggaran protokol kesehatan dan hukuman yang dikenakan akan mendapatkan efek jera jika melanggar protokol kesehatan. Sebaiknya sebaiknya perlu untuk mengadakan sosialisasi tentang pemahaman pencegahan dan penularan virus covid-19 agar masyarakat dapat memahami pentingnya penerapan protokol kesehatan dari  bahayanya virus menular ini. Dan mentaati atau mematuhi protokol kesehatan yang dikeluarkan oleh perminkes untuk menjaga kesehatan Bersama   Kata Kunci: Covid-19, Pelanggaran Prokes, Tindak Pidana, Protokol Kesehatan
Patient and Family Experience With Discharge Directly Home From the Pediatric ICU
Authors: Roumeliotis Nadia , Desforges Jade , French Mary-Ellen , Dupre-Roussel Joannie , Fiest Kirsten M. , Lau Vincent I. , Lacroix Jacques , Carnevale Franco A.
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND

Children are increasingly discharged directly from the PICU. Transitions have been recognized as a period of increased patient and caregiver stress and risk of adverse events. No study has evaluated patient and caregiver outcomes after direct discharge from the PICU. This study aimed to explore the family’s experiences with discharge directly home (DDH) from the PICU.

METHODS

This exploratory mixed-methods study was conducted in the PICU of the Institution is Sainte-Justine Hospital from February to July 2021. We included families of children expected to be DDH within 12 hours. Semistructured interviews were conducted at discharge, followed by telephone interviews 7 and 28 days post-PICU discharge. We measured comfort on a 5-point Likert scale and screened for anxiety using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 tool.

RESULTS

Families of 25 patients were interviewed. Thematic analysis of the interviews revealed several themes, such as feeling stress and anxiety, feeling confident, anticipating home care, and needing support. These findings complemented the quantitative findings; the median comfort score was 4 (comfortable) (interquartile range 4–5) and 8 (interquartile range 4–12) for the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 on the day of discharge, with 16 reporting clinically significant anxiety. In the 28-day study period, 2 patients were readmitted and 6 had visited the emergency department.

CONCLUSIONS

Despite feelings of anxiety, many families felt comfortable with DDH from the PICU. Increasing our understanding of the patient and family experiences of discharge from the PICU will help to better support these patients and their families during transition.
‘Teacher Martina wants you to write in cursive’
Authors: Colla Vittoria
Published: September 2023

The concept of ‘family–school partnership’ has been extensively investigated from a macro and theoretical perspective, but it is still little explored at the micro level of interaction. Based on video-recorded homework sessions collected in Italian family residences and drawing on conversation analysis, this paper shows how parents enact what constitutes the core meaning of the family–school partnership (i.e. the sharing of values between home and school). The analysis shows that parents invoke what they frame as ‘school morality’ as an account in directive sequences. It is argued that, in so doing, parents increase their own entitlement while reducing the assertiveness of their directives. At the same time, they display their orientation towards aligning with school morality and discursively construct a moral order common to family and school.
Recipient design and collaboration in language socialization
Authors: Endo Tomoko
Published: September 2023

When people participate in a special event such as a religious ritual, they may need support to perform the appropriate actions specific to the ritual. This study adopts the methodology of multimodal conversation analysis to investigate how language socialization is achieved differently depending on the recipient and the agent and how adults of different social roles collaboratively socialize a child participant. The analysis of the linguistic and embodied behaviours directed towards child and adult participants during a Japanese household Shinto ritual reveals that the priest’s style of speech becomes informal, less formulaic, more involved, and more personal when directed towards child participants compared with those towards adults. Shifts in the membership category are also observed, which suggest that the priest assumes the role of a caregiver in addition to being a religious authority. The parent also contributes to the socialization of a child participant, but not in the same way as the priest. While the priest has the rights to give verbal instructions, the parent makes physical corrections to the child before the priest. Through analyses of multiple recipients and agents, this study contributes to the understanding of the intricacies of language socialization.
40 Anos de desenvolvimento da educação em Moçambique: uma breve narrativa histórica
Authors: Grecco dos Santos Rita de Cássia
Published: September 2023

Objetivou-se compreender as discussões centrais suscitadas acerca da situação da Educação em Moçambique durante os últimos 40 anos, contemplando a organização dos níveis de ensino e as políticas públicas implementadas. A motivação para tal pesquisa decorreu de uma Missão de Estudos e Pesquisa na Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, de Maputo – Moçambique. Cabe ressaltar, que esta pesquisa de caráter qualitativo, utilizou-se de uma metodologia centrada em categorias como narrativa e memória, a partir de entrevistas e registros escritos e iconográficos da missão implementada.
Software Engineering: New Methodologies, Tools, and Best Practices in Software Development
Authors: Bhowmick Twinkle , Koner Suraj , Saha Biraj , Ghosh Debosree , Pramanik Bablu
Published: September 2023

Software engineering is a dynamic field that is always evolving to meet the demands of difficult software development projects. This journal article investigates contemporary software engineering methodologies, tools, and best practices in order to enhance the efficiency, quality, and dependability of software development processes. We discuss the most recent advancements in quality assurance, DevOps, agile software development, and automated testing. We also look at the role that cooperation, communication, and project management have in efficient software engineering methods. By highlighting these advances, this article aims to promote the delivery of high-quality software products and improve software development processes.
Effects of intellectual capital and management control systems on organizational performance mediated by cooperation in the franchising system
Authors: Vesco Delci Grapégia Dal , Beuren Ilse Maria
Published: September 2023

This study analyzed the effects of intellectual capital and management control systems (MCS) on performance, mediated by cooperation in a franchising system, on the assumption that those, in the condition of antecedents, can improve performance through cooperation since contracts are signed for that purpose. The results showed that intellectual capital (human, structural, and relational) promotes improved performance and cooperation in a franchising system. Similarly, MCS (performance appraisal systems and socialization) translate into performance and cooperation. However, no mediating effect of cooperation was observed in intellectual capital and MCS` relationships with performance. A survey was carried out with 112 fuel dealer managers, and structural equation modeling was applied to test the hypotheses. It was concluded that cooperation did not potentiate the effects of intellectual capital and MCS in performance on the performance of the investigated franchising system. This finding raises the need for further research as it clashes with the purpose of cooperation with has been advocated in the literature and expected in a franchise agreement.
„Naprawiona krzywda”. Problematyka spornych terenów Spiszu i Orawy w narracji tygodnika „Nový svet” w latach 1939–1945
Authors:   Instytut Pamięci Narodowej Oddział w Poznaniu, Szkoła Doktorska Nauk Humanistycznych Uniwersytetu im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu, Awzan Kacper
Published: September 2023

My case study examines an issue of Slovak occupation of the northern parts of Spisz and Orava regions in years 1939–1945 in the narration of the „Nový svet” – weekly newspaper. Slovak Army`s participation in invasion of Poland in September 1939 was an important topic for press all over that new country. Media platforms were informing their readers about military successes and diplomatic arrangements. In the article I analyse the process of creating propaganda narrative about attack, annexation and then administration over the conquered lands. The weekly was richly illustrated, so I write about role of the text as well as the picture. It should be remembered that many Slovaks were still illiterate at that time. The article considers if the narration has changed over the years.
Znaczenie relacji z Australią i Nową Zelandią w ramach pobrexitowego zaangażowania Zjednoczonego Królestwa w regionie Indo-Pacyfiku
Authors:   Instytut Politologii, Socjologii i Filozofii Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego w Krakowie, Eska-Mikołajewska Justyna
Published: September 2023

In the geopolitical situation in which Great Britain found itself after its withdrawal from the European Union in 2020, it was necessary to develop a new foreign and security policy strategy. The flagship concept of ‘Global Britain’ assumes the reorientation of the United Kingdom outside Europe and greater involvement in the security architecture of the Indo-Pacific region. The article examines to what extent the intention to strengthen relations with as likeminded partners in the Indo-Pacific region coincides with the assumptions of Australian and New Zealand policies. It has been shown that the former British dominions, which are part of the so-called Anglosphere, have been given a vital role in securing the UK’s position as a world leader. From the perspectives of the national interest of both countries, rebuilding ties with the former empire is considered an important strategic element, although giving it a priority in the current geopolitical realities is not possible. Australia and New Zealand put special emphasis on developing cooperation with the Indo-Pacific countries.
Alkali activation of fly ash in self-consolidating concrete at low molar concentration
Authors: Palanisamy Muthu Kumar , Murugesan Arun , Ismail Abdul Aleem Mohamed , Srinivasan Deepasree
Published: September 2023

As a means of minimising the negative effects on the environment, the use of industrial byproducts in the building industry is becoming more popular. Recently, alkali activation of precursors has boomed in the market since activation of precursors improves mechanical properties and reduces the carbon footprint. However, one risk factor in alkali activation is molar concentration. This is because the increase in the molar concentration of sodium hydroxide/sodium silicate and the release of volatile substances from those acids is more harmful to the environment. Therefore, the present study investigates the activation of the precursor at low molar concentration, thereby equalising performance through the dosage of superplasticisers. In this regard, fly ash was activated at 5 M sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and replaced cement at varying percentages in the range of 0–30% by weight. The performance of self-consolidating concrete (SCC) was evaluated through fresh and hardened characteristics and microstructural analysis. The blended mixtures of SCC, activated fly ash (AFA) at 5 M sodium hydroxide, 0.89% of superplasticisers and 15% of replacement performed better than the control SCC. The outcome of the present study will provide a platform for activating a precursor at low molar concentration through the influence of superplasticisers.
Compression and bending of alkali-activated slag cementitious materials at high temperature
Authors: Lv Xueyuan , Cheng Hao , Chen Pang , Li Yonggan , Wang Zhiyong
Published: September 2023

Alkali-activated slag cementitious material (AASCM) with manufactured sand can effectively utilise industrial waste slag and reduce river sand consumption. Steel fibres can effectively improve the mechanical properties of AASCM. Therefore, in this study, the influence of steel fibres and aggregate type on the compression and bending properties of AASCM after high-temperature treatment was investigated. The results show that the mass loss rate, compressive strength and flexural strength loss rate of AASCM with manufactured sand were higher than those with natural river sand at different temperatures. Steel fibres can increase the mass loss rate of AASCM; however, the influence of the steel fibre content on the mass loss of AASCM was not apparent. When the temperature was lower than 600°C, the compressive and flexural strength of AASCM was effectively increased by steel fibres, while, for temperatures higher than 800°C, the mechanical properties of AASCM did not improve, owing to the oxidation failure of steel fibres. Microstructure analysis showed that the number of microcracks in the AASCM increased, owing to the high silicon content of the manufactured sand, and the bond property between the steel fibres and cementitious materials decreased with an increase in temperature.
De la elección del Presidente de la Comisión de la UE
Authors: Cabrera Martin Leonardo
Published: September 2023

Se analiza la figura del “SPITZENKANDIDATEN” en la elección del presidente de la Comisión de la Unión Europea en el año 2019. Se da cuenta del incumplimiento de lo implícito bajo esa denominación: que el Presidente de la Comisión surgiera del candidato propuesto por el grupo político del Parlamento Europeo con más votos en la última elección parlamentaria. Se proponen alternativas para su implementación.
La situación actual de las opiniones consultivas en el MERCOSUR
Authors: Fernández Reyes Jorge
Published: September 2023

El presente artículo analiza las “opiniones consultivas” en el marco de los mecanismos de solución de controversias en el MERCOSUR, luego de la reciente modificación del Reglamento del Protocolo de Olivos por las Decisiones CMC Nº05/22 y CMC Nº 06/22 (PARLASUR). En el documento se analizan los obstáculos y se proponen alternativas para modificar su modificación.
FinTech-Issued Personal Loans in the U.S.
Authors: Flagg Jessica N. , Hannon Simona M.
Published: September 2023

The financial technology advances of the past decade brought to prominence a new group of lenders active within the personal loan space—financial technology (FinTech) lenders. Although traditional lenders such as banks, thrifts, credit unions, and finance companies continue to play an important role in providing personal loans to consumers, FinTech lenders gained a notable market share.
Resilience: The key for Colombian refugees to integrate into New Zealand
Authors: López-Severiche Alfredo José
Published: September 2023

Objective: This study explores the role of resilience in facilitating the integration of Colombian refugees in New Zealand. Due to the lack of research on this specific population in New Zealand, this study was conducted to address the gap in academic literature. Methodology: This study used ethnography and oral history as its methodological approaches, conducting 12 oral history interviews with the participants. Additionally, four participants presented written personal diaries, resulting in a total of 13 Colombian refugees participating in the study. Findings: The findings showed that resilience has been the key factor enabling Colombian refugees to achieve successful integration in New Zealand. Conclusion: This study demonstrates how resilience has been instrumental in empowering Colombian refugees to navigate and overcome the challenges of integration in the country, including lack of English proficiency, mental health problems, discrimination, and unemployment.
Occupational therapy services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder on the primary healthcare platform
Authors: Greenberg Rikki , De Witt Patricia , Botha Marcia
Published: September 2023

INTRODUCTION: The diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is complex. In a low middle income country, like South Africa, early recognition of ASD rarely occurs on the primary health care (PHC) platform.To mitigate late diagnosis of ASD, which has a poorer prognosis, the purpose of this study was to identify the knowledge and clinical competencies required by inexperienced occupational therapists to improve early detection of and service delivery for children with ASD at the PHC level METHODS: A descriptive qualitative design explored the perceptions of occupational therapy experts as to the required knowledge and clinical competencies necessary for inexperienced occupational therapists to deliver services to children with ASD on the PHC platform. Thematic inductive analysis was used to analyse the data FINDINGS: Two themes emerged: Theme one: the perceived critical knowledge for early identification, assessment and treatment of children with ASD.Theme two: the clinical competencies required forassessment and effective treatment of children with ASD on the PHC level CONCLUSION: This study identified the perceived knowledge and clinical competencies needed to improve early identification and service community-based delivery for children with ASD on the PHC platform by early career occupational therapists IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE ■ This study provides critical knowledge and clinical competencies to occupational therapists to facilitate effective therapeutic services to children with ASD on the PHC platform. ■ The study identified appropriate screening, assessment and intervention that could assist occupational therapy service planners to reduce the gap of service delivery for children with ASD within the concept of UHC provision on a community-based level in SA. ■ Faculty at tertiary educational institutions may utilise the findings in order to adapt curriculums to better prepare inexperienced occupational therapists with working with children with ASD on the community-based level.
Comparing the impact of two occupational therapy interventions on academic learning outcomes for children with Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Authors: Otto Carleigh , Gretschel Pamela , Ramugondo Elelwani
Published: September 2023

INTRODUCTION: The strong association between perinatal HIV infection and poor performance in academic learning is further challenged by various barriers to learning in the South African context of basic education. This study investigated the efficacy of a novel play-informed, caregiver-implemented, home-based intervention (PICIHBI) for improving academic learning in HIV-positive children METHODOLOGY: A single-blinded, randomised comparison group design was selected to compare PICHIBI with conventional one-on-one occupational therapy interventions. Children with HIV aged 5 to 8 years old on ART and their primary caregiver (N=23) were randomly allocated to an intervention group. The primary outcome of academic learning was measured using the Griffiths Mental Developmental Scales-Extended Revised and the short form Beery-Buktenica Visual Motor Integration test, 5th edition at baseline, mid (5 months) and post-intervention (after 10 months RESULTS: At baseline, the total sample (n=23) presented with below-average performance in all assessed academic learning outcomes. Between-group differences for all academic learning outcomes were not significant at mid or post-test assessment points. A statistically significant within-group change in visual motor integration was noted in the PICIHBI from baseline to mid-test (p=.019). In the conventional group, there were statistically significant changes in visual perception from baseline to mid (p=.001) and baseline to post-test (p=.009). The sub scale Performance in the conventional group improved significantly from baseline to mid-test (p=.027 CONCLUSION: While improvements were noted, children in both groups continued to present with academic learning concerns at post-test. These concerns motivate the need for continued monitoring and further investigation into the feasibility and effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions targeting the academic learning challenges of this population Implications for practice This paper adds to an emerging body of evidence aiming to demonstrate the effect of occupational therapy interventions on occupational outcomes for children with perinatal HIV infection. The paper presents a detailed overview of the conceptualisation of learning as an occupational outcome. The paper further presents consideration of the practical challenges linked to the implementation of, adherence to and sustainability of rehabilitation interventions in low to middle-income countries.