bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COMPARISON OF CHINESE AND BULGARIAN IDIOMS AND STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING CHINESE IDIOMS TO BULGARIANS
Authors: Zhang Kaiyue
Published: March 2024

The idiom is the crystallization of the wisdom of a country and a nation, and it is also an important part of language. A country’s colloquial expressions can deeply reflect the country’s culture, language characteristics and national way of thinking. If Chinese language learners want to express themselves authentically, it is particularly important to strengthen the teaching of Chinese idioms. In the two languages, the expressions of idioms are distinct in language form and content. For Chinese language learners in Bulgaria, understanding and learning the differences between the two countries will not only enrich their vocabulary, but can also help them understand the Chinese culture and the Chinese way of thinking in the learning process; this, in turn, will promote Bulgarian scholars’ enthusiasm for learning Chinese. Throughout the existing research, there are not many studies of the comparison of mediation idioms and the teaching of Chinese idioms in China. Therefore, this paper takes the comparison of idioms in mediation and the teaching of Chinese idioms in China as its research object, and uses the methods of literature, comparative analysis, inductive analysis and the interview to compare and analyze the differences between Chinese and Bulgarian common sayings, investigate the teaching status of Chinese idioms in Confucianism, find the problems in the teaching of Chinese idioms in Confucianism, sort out the causes, and on this basis, summarize the teaching of Chinese idioms in China and Bulgaria. Teaching colloquial expressions summarizes some of the teaching strategies and suggestions that have a substantial role in teaching Chinese as a foreign language, and provides some convenience for teaching Chinese as a foreign language.
MATRICIDAL VOLITION AND SELF-SHAPING UNDER THE BONDAGE OF KINDSHIP ETHICS –ON JEAN’S ORESTES COMPLEX IN VIPER IN THE FIST
Authors: Gao Yonggang , Feng Di , Dong Yiran , Li Yue
Published: March 2024

As the “negative Oedipus Complex”, the Orestes Complex is little known. Orestes’s matricide is not only the opposition of Oedipus’s mother fixation, but also reflects the reflection and transcendence of Oedipus complex. On the basis of tracing the origin of Orestes Complex, this paper takes the autobiographical novel Viper in the Fist by French writer Hervé Bazin as an example to demonstrate As the “negative Oedipus Complex”, the Orestes Complex is little known. Orestes’s matricide is not only the opposition of Oedipus’s mother fixation, but also reflects the reflection and transcendence of Oedipus complex. On the basis of tracing the origin of Orestes Complex, this paper takes the autobiographical novel Viper in the Fist by French writer Hervé Bazin as an example to demonstrate
Exploration of Higher Education Management from the Perspective of Educational Ecology
Authors: Chen Chunhui
Published: March 2024

The core of higher education management from the perspective of educational ecology is to build a multi-level, multi-agent and diversified ecosystem to realize sustainable development and quality improvement of higher education. This paper will conduct in-depth research on the basis of ecology theory of higher education management, as well as characteristics, practical exploration, and future prospects of higher education management from the perspective of educational ecology, and explore the theoretical and practical connections between higher education management and ecology, as well as how to promote the internationalization and innovative development of higher education. In short, the research on higher education management from the perspective of educational ecology will help to build an ecosystem, which can meet the requirements of modern social development, improve the quality of higher education, and cultivate more talent resources for the country and society, for higher education management.
Analysis of College Students' Mental Health Education in the New Era
Authors: Wang Haimei
Published: March 2024

With the continuous development of society, college students in the new era are facing more complex psychological problems. As the beneficiaries of higher education, college students need to have good psychological quality to meet future challenges. Therefore, this paper aims to explore the importance, current situation and future development direction of college students' mental health education in the new era, in order to provide some reference for college students' mental health education in the new era.
Research on Scientific Research and Innovation Mechanism of American Higher Education and Its Enlightenment
Authors: Meng Xiaohui
Published: March 2024

The purpose of the research on scientific research and innovation mechanism of higher education in the United States is to understand the organization, management, funding sources and distribution, achievement transformation and industrialization, talent training and other mechanisms of scientific research and innovation of higher education in the United States, analyze its characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, and explore its enlightenment on scientific research and innovation of higher education in China, so as to provide reference for the reform and development of scientific research and innovation mechanism of higher education in China. Through the research, we can deeply understand the practice and experience of research and innovation mechanism of American higher education, analyze its advantages and disadvantages, and provide reference for China to formulate more scientific and effective reform scheme for research and innovation mechanism of higher education.
Reform and Practice of Modern Economics Classroom Teaching
Authors: Song Xiaoping
Published: March 2024

Modern economics is an important subject. In traditional classroom teaching, problems such as single teaching method and excessively theoretical teaching content have become increasingly prominent. In order to meet the needs of the new era and improve the teaching effect, this paper puts forward the reform scheme of interactive teaching method, practical teaching and the application of multimedia technology through the research on the reform and practice of modern economics classroom teaching. Interactive teaching method can improve students' learning interest and participation, practical teaching can cultivate their ability to solve problems, and the application of multimedia technology can enrich teaching content and improve their learning interest. The reform and practice of modern economics classroom teaching is a process of continuous improvement, which requires teachers to pay more attention to the actual needs of students, continue to explore and try, so as to improve the learning effect and quality of students.
Research on Reading Strategies and Teaching of Foreign Literary Works
Authors: Chen Jie
Published: March 2024

The reading of foreign literature plays an important role in higher education, but many students encounter difficulties in the process of reading and need effective reading strategies. Combining literature review with empirical research, this paper discusses the reading strategies of foreign literary works, including pre-reading strategies, during-reading strategies and post-reading strategies, and puts forward corresponding practical suggestions. The research shows that effective reading strategies can improve the quality and efficiency of reading, enhance students' interest and ability in reading, and improve their foreign language level and humanistic quality.
大学专业建设的“水质工程学”课堂教学改革与实践
Authors: Hao Guizhen , Wang Xuefeng
Published: March 2024

本文着重分析了通过学校一流核心课程建设以适应一流本科专业建设的路径。课程作为专业的基本要素，是高等学校一流本科专业建设的核心。我校“水质工程学”课程组在充分利用“国家级精品课MOOC资源”的基础上，运用数字化教学工具微信雨课堂（Rain Classroom），结合学校实际对“水质工程学”课程进行改造，构建以学生为中心的在线课程与本校课堂教学相融合的线上线下混合式一流课程，确保在线学习与线下课堂教学质量实质等效，落实高素质应用型人才培养目标。
数据挖掘与学习分析在智慧课堂中的应用研究
Authors: Xu Wenzhi
Published: March 2024

在智慧课堂中运用数据挖掘与学习分析，可改变智慧课堂教育发展格局。未来阶段，应用智慧课堂教学模式，需要从大数据信息化角度做好教育体系完善，以数据挖掘、学习分析为基本载体，开发智慧课堂教学新模式，从根本上提高智慧课堂教学的综合教育水平。
文化差异视角下教师跨文化课堂教学能力提升探析
Authors: Wang Jianhua
Published: March 2024

教育部和国务院扶贫办启动了《职业教育东西协作行动计划》，越来越多的西藏生到内地高职院校来学习，这对内地高职院校教师的跨汉藏文化教学能力提出了较高的要求。内地高职院校教师在课堂语言表达、课堂管理、教学活动组织等方面都遇到了不小的挑战。内地老师应深刻了解汉藏文化的差异特点，从主、客观等方面着手来丰富自己的跨文化知识、培养西藏生跨文化学习意识，不断学习，努力提高自己的跨文化教学能力。
大数据环境下信息化实践教学模式研究
Authors: Zhou Bo , Liu Wenliang
Published: March 2024

随着我国教育工作的持续推进与变革，现下各个阶段的教育工作都有所改变，教育理念、教育模式、教育目标等，都在不断创新，以适应当下的社会教育需求。大数据时代的到来，更是增加了学校教育变革的挑战，不光要融合国家教育部门的相关理念与要求，还需要基于大数据环境，构建信息化实践教学模式，为学生教育工作创设良好平台，提高教学实效性。本文将结合实际情况，对大数据环境下信息化实践教学模式进行详细分析，以期为今后开展的相关工作提供借鉴与参考。
大学生居家在线学习的注意力失焦行为分析
Authors: Jin Li
Published: March 2024

移动互联网技术的发展为大学生居家学习提供了机遇，同时注意力失焦也成为影响大学生居家学习活动的因素之一，在这样的背景下，有必要加强对大学生注意力失焦行为的研究。基于此，本文从大学生居家在线学习注意力失焦行为研究背景出发，对相关行为的主要表现与差异、主要原因以及研究结论展开讨论，并在此基础上提出了优化教学内容、建立居家在线学习长效机制、发挥教师引导作用等举措。
产教融合下的移动应用开发专业现代学徒制实施探索和实践
Authors: Lu Zhengqiu , Wang Haiying
Published: March 2024

我国高等职业教育改革发展总目标是实现产教融合，而深化产教融合、提升人才培养质量的有效途径之一就是实施现代学徒制。通过构建校企协同育人机制、构建进阶式实践教学、组建校企双导师队伍、构建三主体多元化评价、共建校企教学资源等方式，本文探索与实践了移动应用开发专业现代学徒试点，为后续相关专业实施现代学徒制提供借鉴。
来华留学生教育教学管理中存在的问题及解决措施
Authors: Li Chunyi
Published: March 2024

本文主要探讨来华留学生教育教学管理方面面临的挑战，此次研究主要选用案例分析法和文献分析法，通过对相关参考文献和案例进行分析，结合当下环境，改进高校来华留学生教育教学管理水平的具体对策。
女大学生人际交往能力对心理健康的影响
Authors: Guo Li
Published: March 2024

人际交往问题已经成为当代女大学生群体存在的主要问题，对其生活、学习及心理健康均具有重要影响。本文以女大学生人际交往能力和心理健康的内在联系入手，分析了女大学生人际交往能力对心理健康的影响，提出了女大学生人际交往心理障碍消解策略。
Redaktionelt forord
Authors: Hede Anders , Vinther-Jørgensen Tue
Published: March 2024

Velkommen til dette temanummer om kriser.Selv om det formentlig er en overdrivelse at tale om, at vi lever i et krisesamfund, hvor kriser er the new normal, så er kriser – forstået som situationer, hvor organisationers og hele samfunds normale modus operandi udfordres – blevet hyppigere. Der har været en finanskrise og en coronakrise. Vi lever midt i en sikkerhedspolitisk krise i Europa, klimakrisen vil være der de næste mange år, der er en mistrivselskrise, vi ikke har set før, og få personers koranafbrændinger kan skabe uforudsigelige konsekvenser.
Diplomatisk krisestyring
Authors: Marcussen Martin
Published: March 2024

Diplomatisk krisestyring kan italesættes på mindst to måder: som stærkt reguleret eller som tilnærmelsesvist anarkisk. På den ene side kan en diplomatisk krise mellem to eller flere lande forløbe i overensstemmelse med et sæt spilleregler, der er angivet i Wienerkonventionen om diplomatiske relationer. På den anden side kan der opstå situationer, hvor diplomater spiller ind i en mere ureguleret proces, der tager sin begyndelse, når en begivenhed et eller andet sted i verden falder uden for normalbilledet, og som kan tænkes at have uhensigtsmæssige konsekvenser for Danmark og danskere. Begge former for krisestyring involverer den danske udenrigstjeneste. I forlængelse af efterhånden mange kriseforløb har der fundet en betydelig mængde organisatorisk læring sted i udenrigstjenesten. Det betyder imidlertid ikke, at alle problemer er løst. Eksistensen af poly- og perma-kriser udfordrer den grænseoverskridende krisestyring.
Evaluation of integrating family planning with maternal and child health services
Authors:   , Memon Zahid Ali
Published: March 2024

Family planning (FP) reduces the burden of unintended pregnancies and maternal and child mortality. Pakistan has the lowest modern Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (mCPR) in the South Asian region. Despite national efforts, poor access to FP services combined with community level barriers has left 17% of currently married women with an unmet need for FP and 46% of pregnancies are unintended, leading to high abortion rates. Recognizing the essential need for FP, this study’s aim was to design evidence informed intervention and evaluate the impact of integrating FP with Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) service delivery model to increase Modern Contraceptive Methods (MCMs) coverage in rural Pakistan. A sequential exploratory mixed methods design was adopted comprising of qualitative and quantitative components. The qualitative component was to inform the intervention design based on healthcare workforce and community members’ perspectives. The quantitative quasiexperimental component of the study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of FP with MNCH integration on MCMs uptake in two districts of rural Pakistan (Matiari and Badin). Interventions strategies were identified through a systemic review and meta-analysis. The intervention comprised healthcare workforce training, sustaining FP supplies, and community engagement; implemented through existing service delivery platforms at the healthcare facility and community levels. The interventions were delivered at six health care facilities in the intervention and similar level health facilities were selected in the control district. A comparative analysis of health facility data (using t-test) of Badin (control) and Matiari (intervention) showed a statistically significant difference across the MNCH continuum of care; whereby Badin had an average of 93.5 new FP clients and 18.8 follow-up visits compared to a mean of 281.7 new FP clients and 123.7 follow-up visits in Matiari. Baseline and follow-up surveys additionally conducted to measure population level impact also revealed a statistically significant increase of 11.3% in current use of MCMs in the intervention group (p-value <0.001) in the follow-up survey as compared to the baseline. This study shows that designing evidence-informed interventions to integrate FP with MNCH significantly improves MCM uptake and may have effective scale-up potential within similar settings.
What is Reading? Children's Perspectives on Reading in a Primary School.
Authors:   , Doxey Cara
Published: March 2024

Drawing on research findings from an ethnographic study conducted with children in a primary school, this thesis examines how 9- and 10-year-olds experience, think and feel about reading in a Year 5 classroom in the north of England. Informed by sociocultural perspectives on literacy, this study explored children’s perspectives on reading activities and strategies in their school. A history of reading in primary schools in England provides context for the study and I consider the influence of statutory and non-statutory guidance since the introduction of The Education Act in 1988 (DfEE), looking at how classroom practice has been shaped in response to governance and monitoring. Against a backdrop of high-stakes testing, with pressure on schools and teachers to achieve improved outcomes, I explore what reading has become for the children in Amber class. Over the course of an 8-month period, I visited Amber class to learn about the children’s views of reading and observe reading in the classroom. Children’s voices were privileged through the use of photo-elicitation interviews and their contributions formed the focus of the study. Participant observation and photographs were used to clarify particular themes and data were analysed using thematic analysis. This process highlighted four themes: purpose, time, choice and progress. Recognising identities as social, fluid and multiple (Atkinson, 2017), I examined how the children were positioned through the activities and strategies used to teach reading and considered the range of identities made available to them in school: staged reader, accurate reading and pleasure reader. Findings highlighted that the children recognised the purpose of reading in school was to improve future life chances with success in exams. ‘Good’ readers were generally identified in relation to reading skills such as decoding and comprehension techniques associated with exam success. Progress was a key consideration and the children positioned themselves against each other and in relation to the hierarchical approach to reading adopted in the school. This had a range of consequences for those at the lower end of the hierarchy who struggled with confidence and self-esteem. Although the children valued reading for pleasure, this did not appear to be a priority. Additionally, it was assumed that reading involved decoding physical texts and wider references to reading involving images and digital texts were minimal. In light of these findings, recommendations are made for developing a broader understanding of what counts as reading in school.
No limiar do desconhecido: reflexões acerca do objeto no teatro de Tadeusz Kantor
Authors: Cintra Wagner Francisco Araujo
Published: March 2024

Tadeusz Kantor (Polônia, 1915-1990) foi um dos mais importantes homens do teatro do século XX, e seu trabalho, fortemente influenciado pelas artes plásticas, principalmente pelas vanguardas do início do século passado (Construtivismo, Bauhaus, Dadaísmo, Surrealismo, Expressionismo). Seu teatro é marcado pela ocorrência de imagens fortes e perturbadoras, principalmente a partir da encenação de A classe morta (1975). Entre os vários elementos de sustentação, os objetos (sejam reais, cotidianos ou construídos exclusivamente para finalidade cênica) transpassam toda a sua obra. No entanto, Kantor nunca explicou satisfatoriamente essa ocorrência em seu teatro. Nesse sentido, este livro trata da reflexão sobre o objeto no teatro de Kantor, tendo como tema central a demonstração do objeto como elemento responsável pela criação de outra realidade de tempo e espaço onde seus espetáculos acontecem.
Perirenal adipose tissue contains a subpopulation of cold-inducible adipocytes derived from brown-to-white conversion
Authors: Zhang Houyu , Li Yan , Ibáñez Carlos F , Xie Meng
Published: March 2024

Perirenal adipose tissue (PRAT) is a unique visceral depot that contains a mixture of brown and white adipocytes. The origin and plasticity of such cellular heterogeneity remains unknown. Here, we combine single-nucleus RNA sequencing with genetic lineage tracing to reveal the existence of a distinct subpopulation of Ucp1-&Cidea+ adipocytes that arises from brown-to-white conversion during postnatal life in the periureter region of mouse PRAT. Cold exposure restores Ucp1 expression and a thermogenic phenotype in this subpopulation. These cells have a transcriptome that is distinct from subcutaneous beige adipocytes and may represent a unique type of cold-recruitable adipocytes. These results pave the way for studies of PRAT physiology and mechanisms controlling the plasticity of brown/white adipocyte phenotypes.
Damage-induced basal epithelial cell migration modulates the spatial organization of redox signaling and sensory neuron regeneration
Authors: Fister Alexandra M , Horn Adam , Lasarev Michael R , Huttenlocher Anna
Published: March 2024

Epithelial damage leads to early reactive oxygen species (ROS) signaling, which regulates sensory neuron regeneration and tissue repair. How the initial type of tissue injury influences early damage signaling and regenerative growth of sensory axons remains unclear. Previously we reported that thermal injury triggers distinct early tissue responses in larval zebrafish. Here, we found that thermal but not mechanical injury impairs sensory axon regeneration and function. Real-time imaging revealed an immediate tissue response to thermal injury characterized by the rapid Arp2/3-dependent migration of keratinocytes, which was associated with tissue scale ROS production and sustained sensory axon damage. Isotonic treatment was sufficient to limit keratinocyte movement, spatially restrict ROS production, and rescue sensory neuron function. These results suggest that early keratinocyte dynamics regulate the spatial and temporal pattern of long-term signaling in the wound microenvironment during tissue repair.
Disruption in CYLC1 leads to acrosome detachment, sperm head deformity, and male in/subfertility in humans and mice
Authors: Jin Hui-Juan , Fan Yong , Yang Xiaoyu , Dong Yue , Zhang Xiao-Zhen , Geng Xin-Yan , Yan Zheng , Wu Ling , Ma Meng , Li Bin , Lyu Qifeng , Pan Yun , Liu Mingxi , Kuang Yanping , Chen Su-Ren
Published: March 2024

The perinuclear theca (PT) is a dense cytoplasmic web encapsulating the sperm nucleus. The physiological roles of PT in sperm biology and the clinical relevance of variants of PT proteins to male infertility are still largely unknown. We reveal that cylicin-1, a major constituent of the PT, is vital for male fertility in both mice and humans. Loss of cylicin-1 in mice leads to a high incidence of malformed sperm heads with acrosome detachment from the nucleus. Cylicin-1 interacts with itself, several other PT proteins, the inner acrosomal membrane (IAM) protein SPACA1, and the nuclear envelope (NE) protein FAM209 to form an ‘IAM–cylicins–NE’ sandwich structure, anchoring the acrosome to the nucleus. WES (whole exome sequencing) of more than 500 Chinese infertile men with sperm head deformities was performed and a CYLC1 variant was identified in 19 patients. Cylc1-mutant mice carrying this variant also exhibited sperm acrosome/head deformities and reduced fertility, indicating that this CYLC1 variant most likely affects human male reproduction. Furthermore, the outcomes of assisted reproduction were reported for patients harbouring the CYLC1 variant. Our findings demonstrate a critical role of cylicin-1 in the sperm acrosome–nucleus connection and suggest CYLC1 variants as potential risk factors for human male fertility.
Anthropocene Air Quality Impact on the Kolkata People
Authors: Mishra Siba Prasad , Karmakar Tridib
Published: March 2024

Air quality is a significant concern globally, particularly in densely populated urban areas like Kolkata, pollution-wise the 2nd largest, fast-growing metropolis in India. The present study correlates to Kolkata city during the pre-Anthropocene (the 1950s) and the concurrent air quality related to human health. Investigating the impact of anthropogenic activities on air quality in Calcutta and Kolkata is relevant to understanding public health risks and environmental sustainability.

The portrayal of the current air pollutants, causes, classification and measuring apparatuses recommended by the India Meteorological Department, collected from WBPCB, the levels of the parameters such as. Particulate Matter (PM2.5 and PM10), CO, CO2, NO2, O3 and SO2 etc. and analysed statistically.

Air pollution has outnumbered the fatalities of other polluting agents such as waterborne, waste, radiation, and anthropogenic players in the 21st century. The novel insights into the specific effects of anthropogenic activities on air quality in Kolkata are the vulnerabilities of transportation, industry, meteorological and slum activities that are valuable. The vulnerabilities that distract ambient air quality indices have reached critical levels of air pollutants, especially particulate matter, GHG gases and NO2.

 Different zones in the city are residential, commercial, shanty towns, and industrial areas. Results show levels of pollution are different in each area. Seasonal considered, the winter season is found to have the highest distraction from ambient air quality. Some suitable measures are conceptualised that will mitigate the menace of air pollution to pave the way for bringing sustainable urban health and environment development to Greater Kolkata.
Identification of Various Constraints Faced by Farmers in Adopting Government Schemes in the State of Rajasthan, India
Authors: Nikita  , Sharma Rajesh
Published: March 2024

Government schemes in agriculture are essential for fostering sectoral development, providing financial support, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the overall well-being and productivity of farmers. The current research was conducted during the fiscal year 2021-22, involving the collection of data from a sample of 480 farmers in the state of Rajasthan. The purpose of the study was to identify various constraints faced by farmers in adopting government schemes in the state of Rajasthan. Study was carried out in Ajmer, Alwar, Jodhpur and Udaipur districts of Rajasthan by collecting primary data through pre-tested well-structured questionnaire. Employing the Garrett ranking technique, the research identifies notable technical constraints, including low landholding (especially in the Udaipur region), lack of awareness about government schemes, and communication gaps between farmers and extension workers. Economic hurdles encompass delayed claims under schemes (PMFBY, PMKSY), insufficient financial support, and high initial investments (PMKSY). Marketing challenges are underscored by the prevalence of numerous middlemen (PMFBY). The primary administrative barrier to farmers adopting government schemes is the untimely availability of agricultural supervisors. This study provides valuable insights into the impediments affecting the successful implementation of farmer-centric initiatives in the region. The study revealed that the adoption level of government schemes can be increased by conducting regular trainings in rural areas, focusing more on method demonstration of new technologies etc.
Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Strategies of Rice Cultivators in Odisha, India
Authors: Naik Rabindra Kumar , Dash Sagarika , Das Manoj Kumar
Published: March 2024

In the present era, climate change is the biggest challenge for the world. The vulnerability of climate change to India’s agriculture sector is quite evident. Due to its geographical existence, climate change is creating a vulnerable situation in the eastern part of India. Odisha's economy is one of the most affected in this regard. The agriculture sector, being the common practice of livelihood, is always sensitive to climate change. The unpredictable rainfall patterns, floods, droughts, and frequent cyclones have caused severe damage to crops and livestock, leading to a lack of employment and a vulnerable situation for farmer households. Therefore, this study employed the LVI approach to evaluate farmers' climate change vulnerability and used the probit model to identify the factors influencing farmers' adaptation options. To accomplish the stated objective, both primary and secondary data have been used. Primary data have been collected from four blocks (Athagarh, Cuttack Sadar, Barang, and Banki) of Cuttack districts, Odisha, where most of the farmers are marginal farmers. The LVI combined nine major components and 33 subcomponents under it, which establishes a specific functional relationship with vulnerability. The vulnerability assessment indicates that Cuttack district is moderately vulnerable to climate change, with a 0.41 vulnerability score. Social network and livelihood strategies are the major scoring indices in this regard, with 0.90 and 0.65 LVI values, respectively. The probit model found that farming experience and non-farm income are detrimental factors for adopting any strategies to combat climate change. The policy options are precautionary measures that are required to withstand the negative effects of climate change. Therefore, effective government steps required in creating an awareness program, extending training facilities to the farmers, and proper provisioning of irrigation and credit facilities are highly essential for increasing crop productivity and reducing the vulnerability of the farmer household.
Examination of Online Purchase Intention towards Air-conditioner
Authors: Vu Van Hieu , Nguyen Thi Huong Ly , Nguyen Thi Liem , Le Thi Mai
Published: March 2024

Aims: E-commerce allows businesses to expand their reach and provides customers with a convenient method to shop at any time, from any location. In recent years, Vietnam's online retail sector has expanded rapidly, but the market for air conditioners has lagged behind. It is important for businesses in the air-conditioner (AC) market to identify what factors influence consumers' intention to purchase air conditioners online.

Methodology: Regression analysis was conducted from data collected from 412 end-users in Vietnam to identify the primary factors that influence the online purchase intent of AC consumers by using SPSS version 22.

Results: In order of importance, the results indicate that perceived utility (PU), E-shopping quality (ESP), and sales policy (SP) positively influence online purchase intention. The remaining two variables Price sensitivity (PS) and Perceived risk (PR) have a substantial negative effect on AC consumers' online purchase intent.

Conclusion: These results provide retailers and AC brands with valuable guidance as they formulate a strategy to increase AC's online sales in Vietnam strategy to expand Internet sales for AC in Vietnam.
Analysis of Zmijewski Model's Accuracy in Predicting Potential Financial Distress for Indonesian Islamic Banking
Authors: Ummah Fitri Khoirotul , Aisyah Esy Nur
Published: March 2024

Every banking activity and product has risks. Risk is the result or consequence of an activity during the process or in future circumstances that can cause losses. Financial Distress can be characterized by a decrease in various financial ratios, a reduction in assets, a decline in sales, a decrease in profits and profitability levels, a reduction in working capital, and a continuous increase in debt. So, in this research, the author wanted to know the level of accuracy of the Altman z-score model in predicting potential financial Distress for Sharia Commercial Banks in Indonesia. The population used in this research was Sharia Commercial Banks registered with the Financial Services Authority. The sampling technique that the researchers used was purposive sampling, with a total sample of 12 Islamic commercial banks. The research results showed that only one bank experienced financial Distress, while 11 other banks experienced good economic conditions. The Zmijewski model is good because it has a high level of accuracy with a low error.
Congo Red Removal from Polluted Water using NaOH Treated Fallen Leaves of Ficus racemosa
Authors: Indramahalakshmi G.
Published: March 2024

Naoh treated biosorbent  Ficus Racemosa Leaf Powder (NaFRLP) was prepared from the fallen leaves of the plant. FT-IR, SEM and BET analysis were done to characterize the biosorbent. The biosorbent was found to be mesoporous with an average pore size 18 nm. Batch adsorption equilibrium studies were conducted for the adsorption of congo red on NaFRLP as a function of adsorbent dosage, agitation speed, dye concentration, temperature and contact time. Batch adsorption studies revealed that with an increase in the time of adsorption, the percentage removal of congo red increases and with an increase in the concentration of dye solution, congo red removal decreases. Initial dye concentration of 100 mgL-1, agitation speed 200 rpm and adsorbent dosage 1gL-1 were the optimum conditions for the effective removal of congo red. The adsorption data well agreed with the Langmuir isotherm as indicated by the higher correlation coefficient (R2=0.962) value. Thermodynamic analysis of the batch adsorption studies indicated that all the processes studied were spontaneous with the congo red adsorption on NaFRLP being endothermic.  Intra particle diffusion model was also tested. NaFRLP was found to be an effective adsorbent for the removal of congo red from the polluted water.
A Study of Fluctuation and Development Trend in Kharif Rice Cultivation in Odisha, India
Authors: Mallick Madhusmita , Dash Abhiram
Published: March 2024

It has been a concern in Odisha to see stable agricultural growth rates. Since rice is the main crop grown in the state, the current study's goals are to determine the district wise growth rate of area, production, and yield of kharif rice as well as to determine the degree of instability in those districts of Odisha. The study is based on secondary source of data on area, yield and production of kharif rice in the districts of Odisha from the period 1994-95 to 2017-18. The data are obtained from various volumes of Odisha Agriculture Statistics published by Directorate of Agriculture and Food Production, Government of Odisha. The growth rates for area, production and yield of kharif rice were computed for the districts of Odisha using exponential model. Cuddy Della Valle’s instability index was used to analyze the instability in area, production and yield of kharif rice in districts of Odisha. The compound growth rate in case of area was highest in Malkangiri and Subarnapur Districts. Lowest growth rate found in Kandhamal district. Compound growth rate for production are significant and highest in Subarnapur, Sundargarh, Jagatsinghpur and Boudh districts. Maximum districts showing positive growth rate in production and yield. Instability index for area of kharif rice in all districts of Odisha is insignificant except Bargarh and Jharsuguda which have significant Instability Index, which reveals that for the State, area is more stable as compared to that of yield and production. Despite stability of area, the instability of yield leads to instability of production.
Mechanical Synthesis of Nano Carrier Based Bio-formulation of Trichoderma harzianum and Their Bio-efficacy against Fusarium Wilt of Chick Pea
Authors: Supriya B K  , Amaresh Y S  , Kenganal Mallikarjun , Raghavendra B T  , Hiregoudar Sharangouda , Shakeel J T
Published: March 2024

The terms "nano science" and "nanotechnology" have grown in popularity in comparison to micron-sized particles because they are more durable, efficient and have a high surface-to-volume ratio. In this regard, an experiment was conducted to assess the efficiency of a nano carrier-based formulation of Trichoderma harzianum against the chickpea wilt pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris. Carrier materials such as talc, lignite and fly ash were reduced to nano size using a high-speed cryo ball mill and particle sizes were determined using a particle size analyzer, scanning electron microscope and x-ray diffraction. The results revealed all of the concentrations of nano carrier formulated (talc, lignite and fly ash) T. harzianum viz.,100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 ppm concentrations were found to effective in inhibiting the growth of the F. oxysporum f. sp. ciceris with 100 per cent mean mycelial inhibition except nano talc formulated Trichoderma which shows mycelial inhibition of 2.56 per cent at 50 ppm concentration.
The Burden of Tungiasis (Jiggers’ Infestation) and Its Impact on Rural Vulnerable Populations in Kenya: A Comprehensive Health Assessment on Muranga County, Kenya
Authors: Okumu Thomas Opiyo
Published: March 2024

Tungiasis, commonly known as jiggers’ infestation, poses significant health challenges within the vulnerable rural population in Kenya. This parasitic skin disease is caused by the female sand flea Tunga penetrans and primarily affects individuals living in impoverished and overcrowded conditions. The infestation leads to severe discomfort, pain, inflammation, and secondary infections, impacting the physical and mental well-being of those affected. This abstract aims to assess the health challenges brought by tungiasis in rural Kenya and especially in Muranga County, highlighting the need for effective prevention strategies, treatment interventions, and public health education to combat this neglected tropical disease. It will also aim at providing an overview of a study conducted to assess the health challenges associated with tungiasis in Muranga County, Kenya. It will also explore the significant health challenges and effects of tungiasis which is also known as jigger’s infestation on rural population in Kenya and provide recommendations on means and measures that should be taken by the department of public health within the ministry of health of Kenya and other stakeholders in improving healthcare conditions for the focus population and transform the plea of this rural population and other rural populations affected within Kenya.
Influence of Crop Geometry and Nitrogen Levels on Growth and Yield of Black Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Authors: Kumar Ravendra , Sanodiya Lalit Kumar , Singh Ravin
Published: March 2024

To evaluate the influence of crop geometry and nitrogen levels on growth and yield of black wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) a field experiment was conducted during Rabi season of 2022-23 at research area of cereal and pulses section, at Agricultural Research Farm of United University, Prayagraj-211012, Uttar Pradesh, India. The experiment consisted of three, doses of nitrogen (@75, @100, @125 kg/ha) and three spacing (15 cm x 10 cm, 20 cm x 10 cm, 25 cm x 10 cm). The experiment was arranged in a statistical design of Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications. Report of study indicate that, among different nitrogen levels the application of Nitrogen @125 kg/ha + 25 cm x 10 cm spacing produced significantly superior plant height (103.55 cm) and plant dry weight (30.55 g). However, the application of Nitrogen @125 kg/ha + 25 cm x 10 cm spacing was found to be significantly maximum number of effective tillers/plant (19.400), spike length (10.88 cm), test weight (37.60 g) and number of grain/spike (58.93), grain yield (8.55 t/ha), straw yield (9.61 t/ha) and harvest index (46.98%) was produced by the application of Nitrogen @125 kg/ha + 25 cm x 10 cm spacing. Thus the application of the RDF + 25 cm spacing helped in increase in yield over control.
The Participation of The Indigenous Women’s Association in The Recovery of Cultural Tourism in Bali, Indonesia
Authors: Adnyani Ni Ketut Sari , Purnamawati I Gusti Ayu
Published: March 2024

This research aims to determine the impact of technology transfer, cultural change, and feminist participation in the development of cultural tourism. The research method used is field research with the sampling technique used is random sampling and data collection techniques through document study, observation and interviews. Conducted in cultural tourism villages in Bali Province with a sample of 8 districts and 1 municipality. The research results show that technological transfer and cultural changes do not have a significant effect on the recovery of cultural tourism. On the other hand, participation has a significant effect on tourism recovery. Recovery of cultural tourism in this research; the emphasis is on the growth of tourist villages in cultural tourism. Culture forms the local wisdom of tourist villages which must be preserved and passed down from generation to generation. The participation of indigenous feminists as workers in tourist villages also supports the preservation of religious tourism, customs, culture and traditions in realizing the restoration of Balinese cultural tourism. Cultural changes and the transfer of technology have also changed the mindset of the Balinese traditional community, which was originally steeped in a patriarchal culture to become gender-responsive.
Digital-Based Tourism Village Management with The Concept of Green Economy and Harmonization as Tourism Forces
Authors: Purnamawati I Gusti Ayu , Adnyani Ni Ketut Sari
Published: March 2024

Digital Village is a program concept that implements government service systems, community services, and community empowerment based on information technology. Blimbingsari is a Tourism Village where the management of tourism is community-based. The type of research used in this research is qualitative research. This study aimed to determine the management of digital-based tourism villages with the concept of green economy in increasing the tourist attraction of Blimbingsari village. Blimbingsari Tourism Village also has its website, which anyone can access anywhere. On the website, the profile of Blimbingsari Village is listed, followed by what tourist attractions are offered and many more things we can access. From several aspects related to the implementation of the green economy, several things have not been able to be implemented by the Blimbingsari Tourism Village to uphold the concept of the Green Economy and harmonization. It needs further attention from related parties so that all these aspects can be fulfilled, and Blimbingsari Tourism Village can fully become a digital-based tourism village with a green economy concept, attract more tourists, and harmonize as a tourism force.
Pengaruh Perceived Service Quality dan Customer Satisfaction Terhadap Repurchase Intention pada Scoot Airlines
Authors: Kartikasari Kartikasari , Oentario Yudianto
Published: March 2024

Fenomena layanan LCC penting untuk diperhatikan pada masa pasca COVID-19, perubahan jadwal mendadak, penundaan keberangkatan, penyediaan fasilitas khusus bagi penumpang disabilitas serta respon petugas layanan maskapai menjadi hal yang sangat krusial. Penelitian dilakukan untuk mengetahui pengaruh hubungan antara kualitas layanan yang diterima oleh konsumen dan kepuasaan konsumen terhadap minat penggunaan atau pembelian kembali jasa pada maskapai penerbangan. Penyesuai indikator dilakukan dengan istilah dan konteks yang disesuaikan dengan object penelitian. Pengumpulan data dilakukan secara kuantitatif dengan melakukan penyaringan awal untuk mendapatkan responden yang pernah melakukan penerbangan bersama maskapai Scoot airlines dan menyebarkan kuesioner dalam bentuk google form serta dianalisa menggunakan metode PLS. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Cabib Crew memiliki pengaruh yang paling besar pada aspek kualitas layanan serta perlu adanya perhatian lebih terhadap kualitas makanan dan hiburan didalam pesawat. Variabel Perceived Service Quality memberikan pengaruh yang positif terhadap variabel Repurchase Intention dengan melalui mediasi variabel Customer Satisfaction.
O mito da doutrinação ideológica nas escolas
Authors: Barreto Bruna Amaral Lanzillotti
Published: March 2024

Esse artigo sintetiza uma pesquisa que, através do uso de metodo- logias qualitativas e quantitativas cruzadas, teve como objetivo oferecer uma contribuição com a bibliografia sobre o Escola Sem Partido (ESP), movimento articulado em especial através de redes sociais digitais, que acredita que há uma doutrinação de esquerda por parte dos professores contra jovens e crianças das escolas brasileiras. Foi realizado um survey para mapear a permeabilidade das ideias do movimento nas comunidades escolares e a identificação e dimensionamento desses grupos que às promovem. Verificou-se que se trata de uma minoria formada majoritariamente por homens brancos, pais de estudantes, em especial de escolas particulares. A partir da identificação do grupo, foram feitas análises sobre sua gênese na sociedade brasileira – com apoio de reflexões de Jessé Souza – e também sobre os interesses que fazem das escolas seu principal alvo, tendo em conta o pensamento de Pierre Bourdieu acerca do papel cultural das instituições de ensino.
Pandemia e infâncias: percepções a partir das crianças
Authors: Santos Ariane Brião , Camozzato Viviane Castro
Published: March 2024

O presente artigo enfatiza a voz das crianças e suas infâncias, colocando-as em destaque central diante o cenário de pandemia. Para tal, tem como objetivo principal investigar as percepções de crianças em torno das transformações cotidianas experienciadas com a covid-19. Participaram da pesquisa oito crianças de 6 a 11 anos, havendo consentimento tanto delas quanto de seus responsáveis para participarem dos encontros individuais e coletivos – três de cada, em um total de seis – que, devido ao cenário pandêmi- co, foram realizados à distância por uma plataforma on-line, a fim de garantir o máximo de segurança. Nesse artigo, traça-se um panorama histórico sobre a metodologia com crianças, já que é a partir dessa perspectiva que a pesquisa teve embasadas a produção e análise de dados. No decorrer da pesquisa, foi perceptível que a rotina dessas crianças foi abruptamente transformada, mo- dificando a maneira como estudam e a forma de socializar com seus pares, fato que influenciou diretamente em seus comportamentos e sentimentos.
Karizmatik Liderlik, Lidere Güven ve Duygusal Emeğe Yönelik Öğretmen Görüşleri: Trabzon İli Örneği
Authors: TUTİ Gamze , ÖZDEMİR Murat
Published: March 2024

Bu araştırmada öğretmen görüşlerine göre karizmatik liderlik, duygusal emek ve lidere güven arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmanın örneklemi, 2020-2021 eğitim öğretim yılında Trabzon ili tüm ilçelerindeki resmi ilkokul, ortaokul ve liselerde görev yapan 522 öğretmenden oluşmaktadır. Araştırmanın verileri, Duygusal Emek Ölçeği, Conger-Kanungo Karizmatik Liderlik Ölçeği ve Lidere Güven Ölçeği kullanılarak toplanılmıştır. Veriler Pearson momentler çarpımı korelasyon katsayısı ve hiyerarşik regresyon ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma bulgularına göre karizmatik liderlik, lidere güven ve duygusal emeğin alt boyutları arasında anlamlı ilişkiler tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca hiyerarşik regresyon analizine göre de karizmatik liderlik ve lidere güvenin duygusal emeğin alt boyutlarının anlamlı olarak yordayıcısı olduğu görülmüştür. Elde edilen sonuçlar karizmatik liderlik, duygusal emek ve lidere güven değişkenleri bağlamında tartışılmış ve politika yapıcılarına, uygulayıcılara ve araştırmacılara yönelik önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Numerical and experimental study of a natural convection thawing process
Authors: Ousegui A. , Le Bail A. , Havet M.
Published: October 2006

The thawing process is a unit operation that exposes the food to risk of microbial growth. To evaluate this risk, numerical modelling is very useful. The thawing process by means of a 3‐D numerical model is investigated. Both heat diffusion with phase change inside the product and on the convection phenomenon in the heating medium is focused on. This coupled model does not require an a priori knowledge of the convective heat‐transfer coefficient. The corresponding highly nonlinear equations were solved using a CFD software. Experimental investigations were carried out on a high‐pressure vessel (temperature measurements), and on a specific device (velocity measurements). Comparisons between experimental and numerical results were very satisfactory, especially for transient temperature predictions. The model could then be exploited to assess process modification, and could be extended to investigate innovative processes at high‐pressure. © 2006 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 52: 2006
Mechanisms of endothelin 1-stimulated proliferation in colorectal cancer cell lines
Authors: Grant K , Knowles J , Dawas K , Burnstock G , Taylor I , Loizidou M
Published: October 2006

Background

The peptide endothelin (ET) 1 promotes proliferation in a number of epithelial cancers. The aim of this study was to identify the mechanism of ET-1-stimulated proliferation in colorectal cancer cells in vitro.

Methods

The effects of ET-1 on colorectal cancer cell lines HT29, LIM1215 and SW620 were studied. Cells were cultured with ET-1 plus antagonists/inhibitors to ETA or ETB receptors, G protein subtypes, phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) or protein kinase C (PKC). DNA replication and apoptosis were investigated by 5-bromo-2′-deoxyuridine incorporation and Annexin V staining. Transactivation of the epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptor was investigated by blockade of the receptor in the presence of ET-1, measurement of levels of phosphorylated EGF receptor in the presence of ET-1, and comparing the effects of ET-1 and EGF on cell proliferation.

Results

ET-1 significantly stimulated growth of all cell lines via ETA receptors. ET-1 stimulated DNA replication, not apoptosis. ET-1-stimulated growth was inhibited by antagonism of pertussis toxin-sensitive G proteins, PI3K and PKC. Inhibition of the EGF receptor reduced the effect of ET-1. ET-1 increased levels of phosphorylated EGF receptor via the ETA receptor.

Conclusion

ET-1 increased DNA replication in colorectal cancer cells via the ETA receptor. This mitogenic action was mediated via pertussis toxin-sensitive G proteins, PI3K, PKC and transactivation of the EGF receptor.