bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“We Really Used the Novel as More of a Jumping-Off Point”
Authors: Adams Brittany
Published: December 2024

This article examines the key curricular resources that a group of undergraduate students took up during a book study of a young adult novel about rape culture to develop critical literacies about the #MeToo movement. The author employed an adaptation of Lewison, Leland, and Harste's critical literacy pedagogy framework for exploring critical social issues in a college classroom. Using case study methods, findings illuminate how curricular resources and the context of the study afforded and impacted participant learning. This examination provides valuable insights related to the affordances and constraints of employing such an instructional framework in higher education contexts.
Building Book Lovers
Authors: West Erin K.
Published: December 2024

This chapter delves into the development of a love for reading through a case study divided into three parts: the author's personal journey with reading, teaching reading to young students, and observing the engagement of their own children, particularly with graphic novels. It celebrates the joy of children's literature and emphasizes how these diverse experiences can foster a love for reading in early readers. The chapter also addresses the privilege involved in these experiences and provides strategies for parents and educators to help all children develop a love for reading. Recommendations include creating supportive reading environments, encouraging discussions and critical thinking, modeling positive reading habits, embracing graphic novels, and exposing children to a variety of literature genres to nurture a love for reading in future generations.
Questioning the Web Presence of Neoliberal Views in Literacy-Tutoring Programs in Public Libraries in the U.S.
Authors: Pulliam Amy , Alvermann Donna E.
Published: December 2024

In the United States, immigrant youth and their families exploring literacy tutoring programs offered by public libraries will find a range of options online. These programs can vary significantly depending on the region, including differences in website layouts and accompanying public service announcements (PSAs). Although the underlying power dynamics within these offerings may not be immediately apparent, the visual and textual components of the websites and PSAs can offer insights into how these programs engage with the language and literacy practices of immigrant youth and their families. In our case study, we analyzed 29 public library websites to investigate how Latina/x/o communities in proximity to these libraries might perceive these outreach efforts. Our case study did not involve direct interviews or on-site observations at the libraries in question; instead, we examined two types of textual documents: the design elements of each website and their associated PSAs.
Integrating Critical Religious Literacy Into an Undergraduate Race and Justice Course
Authors: Lo Rachel Skrlac , Fierros Edward García
Published: December 2024

This case study examines the role of critical religious literacy (CRL) in an interdisciplinary race, justice, and dialogue course developed and piloted by Mid-Atlantic Catholic University (MCU) from 2021-2023. In this chapter, we focus on participants' epistemological stances–their ideas about knowledge and learning–about Catholicism and Catholic education and how this influenced their learning about antiracism. Drawing on the concept of epistemic friction, we target students' discomfort, as described in participants' journals and interviews, to consider the costs and benefits of employing CRL to MCU's efforts to engage in racial justice. An analysis of participants' data, surveys, coursework, reflective journals, and post-course interviews raised awareness of the history of Catholic and institutional racism, disrupted beliefs, and supported participants' learning and sense of agency to enact antiracism. Learning engaging critical religious literacy practices contributed to students becoming co-producers of culture rather than passive recipients.
Technology Improves the Quality of Life for Elderly People
Authors: Srinivasan S. , Rajavel N.
Published: December 2024

The study focused on how technology improves the lives of elderly people. The study emphasizes life satisfaction, quality of life, social support, subjective well-being, life satisfaction among older adults, and social networks. Technology can improve the lives of elderly people. How the Theories of Specialization in Old Age can enhance the quality of life. The research study was conducted in Trichy District, Tamil Nadu, India. The research design used cross-sectional analysis. The study selected 75 rural and 75 urban samples, totaling 150 samples collected in the research. The researcher used multi-stage sampling. The findings of the study are aimed at understanding the impact of quality of life on older adults. To identify the subjective well-being and how technology usage helps older adults cope with situations.
Designing for Longevity
Authors: Reis da Silva Tiago Manuel Horta
Published: December 2024

This article explores the intersection of age-friendly housing and urban planning within the broader context of the economics of aging. As populations worldwide continue to age, there is a growing need to adapt housing and urban environments to meet the specific needs of older adults. This chapter examines the economic implications of age-friendly housing initiatives and the role of urban planning in creating sustainable, inclusive environments for the elderly. By analysing current trends, policies, and economic models, the chapter aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how age-friendly urban planning can contribute to the well-being of older adults while also benefiting society at large. The discussion includes case studies from various global contexts, highlighting best practices and innovative solutions. The chapter concludes by offering policy recommendations and identifying areas for future research.
Forging Connections Between AI and Quantum Computing in Decentralized Networks
Authors: Khachariya Haresh D. , Isaac R. Augustian , Sasikala R. , Gokilavani M.
Published: December 2024

The mutually beneficial interaction that exists between artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing inside decentralized networks is presented in this research study. This study studies the possibility that artificial intelligence algorithms could improve the distribution of entanglement in quantum networks. Entanglement distribution is an essential component for ensuring secure communication and computation in the quantum domain. Several artificial intelligence (AI) approaches, including machine learning and optimization algorithms, are utilized in this study to offer novel strategies for optimizing entanglement distribution procedures. These strategies will ultimately result in quantum communication protocols that are more efficient and trustworthy. Through the overcoming of existing hurdles and the unlocking of new possibilities for quantum information processing and communication, the combination of artificial intelligence and quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize decentralized networks for the better.
Utilizing Quantum-Inspired Optimization in Healthcare Networks for AI Applications
Authors: Kumar M. Sunil , Kalaiselvi S. , Sahu Manabhanjan , Arthi A.
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this research is to the operation of artificial intelligence (AI) methods that are inspired by the concept of Quantum-inspired optimization for healthcare networks. The concepts of quantity mechanics served as the inspiration for these optimization approaches, which give promising outcomes for addressing complicated optimization challenges that are encountered in healthcare systems. The goal of Quantum-inspired optimization algorithms is to efficiently search for optimal outcomes for healthcare-related tasks such as patient scheduling, resource allocation, and treatment planning. These algorithms make use of the important community and probabilistic nature of Quantum computing. Healthcare networks can improve decision-making processes, improve resource application, and ultimately improve patient issues if they make use of the power of Quantum-inspired optimization. The purpose of this research is to investigate the inherent benefits and obstacles of introducing Quantum-inspired optimization into artificial intelligence for healthcare networks.
Optimising AI Network Resource Allocation in Healthcare With Quantum-Inspired Techniques
Authors: Ranjith J. , Mahantesh K. , Babu S. B. G. Tilak , Kumar N. Ashok , Prasad M. V. Rama , Hariram Venkatesan
Published: December 2024

This exploratory research investigates the optimization of artificial intelligence (AI) network resource allocation within healthcare contexts by employing methods that are motivated by amounts. In light of the ever-increasing complexity of healthcare data and the growing demand for efficient deployment of computer resources, it is possible that existing methods will abruptly fail to meet the requirements. This study intends to devise new techniques to effectively allocate resources within artificial intelligence networks that have been adapted for healthcare operations. These methodologies will be derived from the perceptivity of amount-inspired computing. One of the goals of this investigation is to improve the scalability, speed, and delicacy of AI-driven healthcare systems. This will be accomplished by incorporating principles inspired from amount computing, such as superposition and trap, into resource allocation algorithms. This paper is to provide insight into how quantum-inspired methods can be used to revise resource allocation processes in healthcare AI networks.
TraumaAI Rapid Response Trauma Analyser Using Medical Imaging, Deep Learning, and Quantum Networking
Authors: Snekha S. , Sanjana M. , Ramya J.
Published: December 2024

Patients' intake in trauma emergency rooms in the US is 50 Million annually and the death rate has increased to 12.9 deaths per 100,000 people which is a pretty big number considering the lives that had been saved by experienced doctors and surgeons. Abdominal trauma is a very severe and dangerous medical condition caused by either road accidents or blunt force trauma. Every trauma patient that comes into the emergency room needs timely intervention and alarmed treatment proce- dures as it can be very lethal to the patient if internal bleeding is not found. To detect abdominal trauma using medical imaging, CT scans are widely used in hospitals all over the world. This research relies on the automated analysis of the effects of trauma in the abdomen region using CT scans of patients to give a rapid response to move on with the appropriate treatment for the patient using Neural Networks and mathematical analysis. This can be achieved at a faster rate by quantum networking.
Quantum Network-Driven AI Models for Predictive Healthcare
Authors: Shelke Chetan , Mohammed Kahtan A. , Revathi V. , Pravalika T. , Jain Alok , Dhanraj Joshuva Arockia
Published: December 2024

The incorporation of AI models that are driven by networks into the healthcare industry has the potential to rethink the concept of predictive medicine. The purpose of this investigation is to investigate the creation and operation of hybrid models that combine artificial intelligence and amount computing to improve the accuracy and precision of healthcare forecasts. These artificial intelligence models can reuse complex medical data more effectively than traditional methods because they make use of the enormous community and processing capacity of internet networks. The purpose of this project is to develop and perfect early complaint findings, treatment strategies that are tailored to individual cases, and predictive analytics for a variety of health disorders. The initial findings point to considerable gains in both the accuracy of the prediction and the speed at which it is processed, demonstrating the promise of artificial intelligence in the field of healthcare. The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the methodologies.
Leveraging Quantum Networks for Adaptive Learning Systems in AI
Authors: S. Uma Maheswari , Babu S. B. G. Thilak , Sharma Meenakshi , Natarajan Sundarapandiyan , Neelima S. , Gill Harpreet Singh
Published: December 2024

This exploration paper explores the eventuality of using amount networks for adaptive literacy systems in artificial intelligence(AI) by probing the inheritable frame of reverse pain and its amount application. With the rapid-fire advancement of amount computing technology, there's growing interest in exploring its operations in colorful fields, including healthcare and education. In this study, we claw into the inheritable armature of reverse pain, examining the complex interplay of inheritable factors that contribute to its onset and progression. also, we probe how quantum networks can be exercised to enhance adaptive literacy systems in AI, enabling substantiated interventions and treatments for reverse pain grounded on individual inheritable biographies. Through a comprehensive analysis of applicable literature and case studies, this paper sheds light on the eventuality of amount computing to revise healthcare and education, paving the way for further effective and individualized approaches to managing back pain and other complex health conditions.
AI and Quantum Networks for Real-Time Structural Health Monitoring
Authors: Shelke Chetan , Mohammed Kahtan A. , Revathi V. , Pravalika T. , Gupta Manish , Dhanraj Joshuva Arockia
Published: December 2024

A revolutionary approach to guaranteeing the security and longevity of critical infrastructures is the utilization of AI and quantum networks for real-time structural health monitoring (SHM). Machine learning and deep learning are artificial intelligence techniques that facilitate the real-time analysis of enormous quantities of data produced by sensors that are integrated into buildings. Consequently, structural anomalies and malfunctions can be identified and predicted with unparalleled accuracy. Quantum networks substantially enhance the efficiency and security of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) systems by guaranteeing a secure connection and offering unparalleled computational capabilities. We can create structural health monitoring frameworks that are more adaptable to dynamic conditions, such as those caused by deteriorating infrastructure and increasing urbanization, by combining quantum technologies with artificial intelligence.
Efficient Arrhythmia Classification Using Spectrogram-Based Deep CNN Quantum Networks and AI
Authors: Das Sahil , Varghese Serena J. , Chetan B. V. Sai , Panigrahy Damodar
Published: December 2024

The detection of arrhythmia timely and precisely is important for reduction of mortality rate due to various cardiovascular diseases. Manual screening of arrhythmia is time consuming and it may lead to false diagnosis. Currently, many research works are ongoing on the detection of arrhythmia using various machine learning and deep learning techniques. These researches may lead to improve the diagnosis of arrhythmia. Initially the ECG signals are divided into 2 parts: testing and training. Further the ECG signals are pre-processed for denoising. The process is carried on by conversion of signals into images using spectrogram method for 2D CNN model. Our work focuses on building a Convolutional Neural Quantum Networks for arrhythmia prediction using PTB dataset and optimizing it for better accuracy, sensitivity and specificity. The model is optimized using Adam's algorithm which provides us with 95.6% accuracy.
AI and Quantum Network Application in Business and Medicine, Deep Voice Synthesis, and Personalized Narration
Authors: Samyuktha K. , V. J. Shevani , Swetha S. , N. Yalini Sri , Manohari P.
Published: December 2024

This work offers a novel deep learning-based method for voice synthesis with an emphasis on customized audio generation from text documents and personalized narration. The suggested system is divided into many modules, the first of which is text pre-processing to guarantee input that is clean and structured. Understanding the text's syntactic and semantic elements is aided by further linguistic analysis. In order to create phonemes for phoneme synthesis—a process in which deep learning models, AI and quantum produce speech sounds—written text must first be converted into phonemes. These phonemes are smoothly integrated in the final module to provide individualized, high-quality audio output. This all-inclusive method is a major breakthrough in the field of deep voice synthesis and its applications in many sectors since it not only accurately mimics voices but also makes it easier to customize audio material to personal tastes.
Determinants of Caregiver Burden in Stroke Survivors who Underwent Decompressive Craniectomy
Authors: Anand Karnam , Sirisha Sai , Putta Sanjana , Vooturi Sudhindra , Panigrahi Manas , Jayalakshmi Sita , Kaul Subhash
Published: December 2024

Background and Objectives:

For stroke survivors (SS) who undergo decompressive craniectomy (DC), quality of life is intertwined with the care they receive. Burden on caregiver becomes an important determinant of recovery of SS. In this study, we aimed to analyze the determinants of burden on caregivers of SS who undergo DC.

Methods:

Caregivers of 198 SS who underwent DC formed the study population of this prospective observational study. The study was conducted in a tertiary referral unit between September 2019 and March 2021. Caregiver burden was quantified using Zarit Burden Interview. Analysis for association between the reported burden and modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score was done.

Results:

Mean age of the participants was 47.00 ± 11.2 years. The mRS outcome was poor in SS aged >60 years, Glasgow coma scale (GCS) score at presentation of <8, and in SS with bilateral/dominant hemisphere involvement. Outcome was better when DC was done ≤48 h (74.2% vs. 47.2%, P < 0.001) and if SS were shifted to a rehabilitation unit. Among caregivers, 58% and 16% reported to be always and frequently burdened, respectively; 33.3% of caregivers considered a retrospective review of consent for DC. A higher mRS score was associated with more burden.

Conclusion:

Early DC and care at rehabilitation unit were associated with better functional outcomes in SS. Nearly 75% of caregivers of patients post-DC reported high burden of providing care to SS, and the burden increased linearly with mRS score.
Annular Elastolytic Giant Cell Granuloma: A Rare Case Report
Authors: Agarwal Mansi , Sharma Shruti , Verma Prashant , Singh Paridhi
Published: December 2024

Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma (AEGCG) falls under the category of elastolytic granulomas. The histologic findings of a granulomatous dermatitis with loss of elastic fibres and elastophagocytosis are characteristic of AEGCG. It is a rare lesion and only a few cases have been documented. It predominantly affects males and typically manifests in individuals during their fourth to seventh decades of life. Clinically, it presents in the sun-exposed areas of the face, neck, arms, and upper back with papules and erythematous or skin-colored annular plaques having raised erythematous borders. We report the case of a 27-year-old male who came to the dermatology outpatient department with a chronic history of multiple skin-colored papules spread over his chest, back, and extremities. Histopathology was diagnostic of AEGCG.
Viral aetiology of wheezing in children under five
Authors: Mummidi Prithi Sureka , Tripathy Radha , Dwibedi Bhagirathi , Mahapatra Amarendra , Baraha Suryakanta
Published: December 2024

Background & objectives:

Wheezing is a common problem in children under five with acute respiratory infections (ARIs). Viruses are known to be responsible for a considerable proportion of ARIs in children. This study was undertaken to know the viral aetiology of wheezing among the children less than five years of age, admitted to a tertiary care hospital in eastern India.

Methods:

Seventy five children, under the age of five years admitted with wheezing, were included in the study. Throat and nasal swabs were collected, and real-time multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay was used to screen for influenza 1 and 2, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), parainfluenza virus (PIV) 1, 2, 3 and 4, rhinovirus, human meta-pneumovirus, bocavirus (HBoV), Coronavirus, adenovirus, Enterovirus and Parechovirus.

Results:

The total viral detection rate was 28.57 per cent. Viral RNA markers were detected from children diagnosed to be having pneumonia (3 cases), bronchiolitis (9 cases), episodic wheeze (2 cases) and multitrigger wheeze (6 cases). RSV was the most common virus (35%) followed by PIV1, 2 and 3 (20%), HBoV (10%) and rhinovirus (5%). However, mixed infection was observed in 30 per cent of cases.

Interpretation & conclusions:

The study reported the presence of respiratory viral agents in 28.57 per cent of children with wheezing; RSV and PIV were most common, accounting to 55 per cent of the total cases. Mixed infection was reported in 30 per cent of cases. Seasonal variation in the occurrence of these viruses was also noted. Further studies need to be done with a large sample and longer follow up period to verify these findings.
Surgical Management and Outcomes of Extremity Vascular Trauma
Authors: Kumar Madhur , Gupta Anubhav
Published: December 2024

Background:

The majority of patients with traumatic extremity injury often present late in developing countries. Various factors such as ischemia time, level of arterial injury, the extent of soft-tissue disruption, and efficiency of collateral supply had been implicated for limb loss. The present study aims to evaluate management strategies and outcomes along with factors dictating limb salvage in peripheral vascular trauma.

Materials and Methods:

Fifty patients with peripheral vascular trauma who met the inclusion criteria during the 1-year study period (August 2018–July 2019) were included in the study. Data were analyzed by categorizing all study subjects into limb salvage and amputation groups.

Results:

Of all subjects, 84% of patients suffered blunt trauma. All the patients underwent revascularization beyond the “golden period” of 6 h. The majority of patients underwent primary repair (72%) versus interposition vein graft (28%). Postoperatively, the limb salvage rate was 92%. Secondary amputation was necessitated following popliteal artery injury due to blunt trauma. Multivariate logistic regression identified early graft failure as a significant factor for limb loss (P = 0.025).

Conclusion:

The delayed presentation should not deter the need for vascular repair. Early graft failure was significantly associated with limb loss.
Is the Rear Seat Belt Relevant in Urban India?
Authors: Tiwari Sapna , Singh Sumanshi , Sekhar Raghuram
Published: December 2024

The mandated and prevalent use of front seat belts in 4 wheeler vehicles contrasts with the disregard for the rear seat belt usage. This case series of four instances of severe hyperextension injuries in rear seat unrestrained passengers having met with a low velocity head on collision, highlights the significant morbidity associated with the latter. While other injuries sustained by unrestrained passengers in the rear seat have been highlighted in literature, there is a paucity of data in regard to peripheral vascular injuries. Each case had a similar biomechanical presentation– that of hyperextended knee injury below the front seat of the car (as the unrestrained rear seat passenger slid below and ahead post collision) giving rise to traumatic popliteal artery thrombosis and rupture at the fixed P3 (Popliteal artery third segment) segment of the popliteal artery. Despite the timely presentation and avoidance of amputation, the similar history of unrestrained passengers the similar presentation of injury in each case led to the recognition of the major preventable factor: Rear seat belts restraint. The poor enforcement of the prevalent law in the country in this respect in alignment of laws all over the world, questions the disregard with respect to rear seat belt usage at an individual level. This article hopes to bring about the awareness of the potential public health impacts of such injuries and the possible prevention of the same.
“Crisscross” Approach: An Unconventional Technique for Simultaneous Antegrade and Retrograde Catheterization through Femoral Access
Authors: Abraham Siju T , Motukuru Vishnu , Anand Vivek , Raj KB Sumanth
Published: December 2024

Background:

Contralateral retrograde femoral (crossover) approach is the preferred modality for revascularization of iliac, femoral, popliteal, and tibial vessel in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). This approach, however, can be demanding in patients with tortuous iliac arteries, distal aortic calcification, and scarred contralateral groin. Flip techniques have been successfully deployed as an alternative to crossover approach to deal with concomitant iliac artery and infrainguinal lesions. Nevertheless, flip techniques have also been associated with complications such as loss of access and dissection at access site. We describe a unique “crisscross” technique which involves concurrent use of retrograde and antegrade sheaths through femoral access for the treatment of ipsilateral iliac and infrainguinal lesions with focus on procedural outcomes and complications.

Materials and Methods:

This is a case series of 22 patients who underwent percutaneous “crisscross” access for recanalization of lower limb lesions between January 2020 and April 2024. Outcomes were measured included technical and hemodynamic success, and access related complications such as hematoma, bleeding, and pseudoaneurysm formation.

Results:

Of the 22 cases, retrograde common femoral artery access using 7 Fr sheath was obtained in 15 (68.2%) patients for recanalization of iliac lesion (2 patients had conversion from diagnostic 5 Fr to therapeutic 7 Fr sheath). In the remaining 7 (31.8%) patients, 5 Fr retrograde sheath was utilized for diagnostic iliac artery digital subtraction angiogram due to inconclusive preoperative clinical and radiological findings. All 22 (100%) patients underwent successful infrainguinal revascularization using 6 Fr antegrade sheath across the proximal superficial femoral artery. Technical and hemodynamic success was achieved in all 22 patients. Only 2 (9.1%) patients developed mild hematoma at the access site with no major access related complications.

Conclusion:

“Crisscross” technique can be considered a safe and effective approach for revascularization of ipsilateral concomitant iliac artery and infrainguinal lesions in patients with CLTI.
Global standards on judicial independence and removal: grappling with vetting and fresh appointment
Authors: Murray Christina , van Zyl Smit Jan
Published: December 2024

An independent, professionally skilled and widely trusted judiciary is indispensable to the rule of law. It is a great feat for national judiciaries to attain this level of functioning and some fall far short. This article asks whether international standards are sufficiently attentive to the challenge of reforming problematic judiciaries in post-conflict or post-authoritarian transitions, focusing on situations in which the removal of judges is sought. It discusses global standards that have some form of UN endorsement and approaches in the European system, concentrating on norms relating to the tenure, conduct and accountability of judges. In situations where judicial shortcomings are thought to be widespread, transitional societies have been willing to qualify judicial tenure and introduce exceptionnal, time-limited accountability processes such as fresh appointments to judicial posts, or systematic, individualised vetting. The article charts the growing understanding over the past 15 years that a rigid adherence to security of tenure may not always strengthen the rule of law and that exceptional measures may be necessary and considers the approaches that are emerging, particularly in the European system, for determining when exceptional removal processes are acceptable. It argues that the international norms require revision to deal with these situations and that the preferable approach is not to treat them flexibly, as currently in the European system, but to revise them.
Badania eksperymentalne hamowania hulajnóg napędzanych silnikiem elektrycznym na suchej nawierzchni z kostki brukowej
Authors: Tarkowski Sławomir
Published: December 2024

W artykule poruszono zagadnienia dotyczące bezpieczeństwa ruchu w aspekcie wykorzystania lekkich osobistych środków transportu. Omówiono podstawowe zagadnienia dotyczące regulacji prawnych związanych z mikromobilnością, a także układy odpowiedzialne za hamowanie w hulajnogach elektrycznych. Zasadniczą częścią artykułu jest omówienie badań eksperymentalnych hamowania dwóch wybranych modeli hulajnóg elektrycznych wyposażonych w rożne układy hamulcowe. W badaniach mierzono długość drogi hamowania, a następnie obliczano opóźnienie hamowania.
Etarismo e livro didático de matemática: práticas performáticas que instituem um (não) lugar à mulher idosa
Authors: Candia Renata de Moraes , Dos Santos José Wilson
Published: December 2024

Inspirados nos conceitos de governamentalidade, de Michel Foucault, na Cultura da Performatividade, de Stephen Ball, este artigo propõe uma investigação a fim de analisar e descrever o modo como práticas discursivas movimentadas em livros didáticos de Matemática constituem a mulher idosa em nosso país. A partir de uma prática cartografia, analisamos imagens e mensagem presentes em uma coleção de livros didáticos de Matemática do Ensino Fundamental I. Os dados evidenciam uma representação diminuída quando comparada a figura masculina de mesma faixa etária, evidenciando seu não lugar no livro didático e reforçando uma cultura baseada no patriarcado. Mais que isso, as poucas referências à sua presença no material analisado limitam sua atuação ao ambiente e afazeres domésticos, fato que, contornando a avaliação pedagógica do Programa Nacional do Livro Didático, evidencia elementos do etarismo, preconceito direcionado à pessoa idosa com base em julgamentos que tem como parâmetro a idade.
Nos entremeios de um curso de Licenciatura em Matemática do Sudeste Paraense: um olhar para as questões de Gênero e Sexualidade
Authors: Da Silva e Neto Jhemerson , Rodrigues Gomes Ana Clédina , Micheletto Martins Igor
Published: December 2024

Este artigo apresenta resultados de uma pesquisa de dissertação de mestrado situada no contexto da Educação Matemática. Teve como objetivo analisar se e como discussões de gênero e sexualidade compõem o Projeto Pedagógico de Curso (PPC) de um curso de Licenciatura em Matemática de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior (IES) localizada no sudeste paraense. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa e descritivo-exploratória. Além disso, realizou-se a leitura crítica do PPC do curso supracitado. Como subsídio teórico, ampara-se em estudos de gênero e sexualidade, bem como discussões sobre currículo e educação matemática. No que tange aos resultados, nota-se que a despeito de algumas aproximações com questões das diversidades, há um apagamento discursivo no que tange às questões de gênero e sexualidade.
PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Currículo. Educação Matemática. Formação Inicial de Professores.
5, 6, 7, 8... das pistas de dança de salão aos livros didáticos de matemática: modos de construção do corpo feminino
Authors: Pacheco Débora , Carolina Polezi  , Elenilton Vieira Godoy
Published: December 2024

O presente texto tem como objetivo questionar a neutralidade de duas ferramentas de subjetivação de corpos femininos: as pistas de dança de salão e os livros didáticos de matemática. Tais ferramentas compõem espaços de ensino não formal e formal, respectivamente, e, assim, dão pistas sobre um modo de existência que se deseja no contexto do modelo capitalista vigente. Para a produção de dados foi realizado um levantamento de pesquisas sobre dança de salão e gênero e livros didáticos de matemática e gênero. Após a leitura das pesquisas foram selecionados fragmentos para a descrição de corpos femininos subjetivados. A partir de teorias feministas e de conceitos da filosofia da diferença, concluiu-se que o conceito de neutralidade precisa ser descolado de tais ferramentas para abrir espaços para outros modos de existência de corpos femininos.
A scoping review of research methodologies used on studies of gender and sexuality within mathematics education
Authors: Dias Ana , Ataide Pinheiro Weverton
Published: December 2024

We conducted a review of empirical research published in academic journals that had studied gender and sexuality in mathematics education, with regards to the methodologies they used. Articles published between 2020 and 2024 and in the English, Portuguese, Spanish or French languages were searched in large databases, using a systematic approach. Rather than synthesizing the results of the studies, this review aimed focused on the methodologies used. Of the twenty-three studies raised by the search, four used quantitative methodologies. Methods used in quantitative studies included: discourse analysis, content analysis, interviews with drawings, analysis of interactions in videos, task analysis, interventional studies, interviews followed by data coding, focus groups, life stories, cross-case analysis, document analysis, longitudinal mixed methods and comparative methodologies. We paid particular attention to the movement of the field towards a discursive notion of gender and sexuality and the methodological challenges brought by this and other aspects of post-structural theorizations.
Impact of climate diplomacy on international relations: Modern trends
Authors: Gasimova Khayala Namig
Published: December 2024

The relevance of studying the impact of climate diplomacy on international relations is due to the intensification of the global climate crisis and geopolitical tensions, which create unprecedented challenges for the world community. The purpose of the article was to identify and analyse the modern trends of the impact of climate diplomacy on international relations in the context of geopolitical confrontation. The methodological basis of the study was the historical method, comparative analysis, and tabular modelling, which allowed for tracing the evolution of the international legal regime of climate diplomacy, studying the impact of conflicts on the implementation of climate initiatives, and comparing the features of climate policy of key geopolitical players. The main results of the study indicate the growing role of climate diplomacy as an integral component of modern international relations, which, however, faces serious challenges caused by geopolitical rivalry and the conflict of interests between states. It has been found that the contradictions between the USA, China, and Russia significantly complicate the achievement of the ambitious goals of the Paris Agreement, while trade wars, sanctions, and military conflicts divert attention and resources from pressing climate problems. The analysis showed that these geopolitical factors lead to the fragmentation of global efforts to combat climate change, undermine trust between key actors, and create obstacles to mobilising the necessary financial and technological resources. Particularly destructive to international climate policy is Russia’s war against Ukraine, which has not only caused a large-scale energy crisis but also called into question the effectiveness of existing global governance mechanisms. At the same time, the research showed that the unprecedented nature of the climate crisis can become a catalyst for transforming traditional models of interstate competition towards multilateral cooperation in the face of common threats. In particular, there is a growing potential for climate diplomacy as a tool for mitigating geopolitical tensions, finding common ground between competing states, and forming new coalitions focused on achieving sustainable development and climate neutrality goals. The practical significance of the study lies in its establishment of a conceptual basis for developing scientifically grounded recommendations for building effective climate diplomacy as a critically important tool of global governance and adapting the international system to the imperative of mitigating climate change
DESIGN AND FINITE ELEMENT ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTIONALLY GRADED AUXETIC STRUCTURES
Authors: Özen Mert , Kenan Hamit , Azeloğlu C. Oktay
Published: December 2024

The development of lightweight structures that utilize minimal material while maintaining desired mechanical properties has become increasingly significant with advancements in manufacturing technologies, attracting the attention of researchers. Additive manufacturing methods have enabled the rapid production and testing of new design prototypes, thereby accelerating research in this domain. This study aims to investigate new designs through the functional grading approach applied to auxetic structures. Drawing on established structural patterns from the literature, three patterns were selected for this study. These patterns were modeled with varying wall thicknesses in line with the functional grading approach, and static analyses were conducted using the Ansys Workbench program. For the static analysis, a uniform deformation value was applied to each structure, and the reaction forces at the fixed end were used as the comparison criterion. When the re-entrant, rcw-honeycomb, and elliptical patterns were redesigned using the functional grading approach, their weights increased by 13%, 9%, and 12%, respectively. However, the reaction forces, which serve as an indicator of the structures' load-carrying capacity, showed increases of 68%, 56%, and 43%, respectively. These results underscore the effectiveness of the functional grading approach in enhancing the load capacity of auxetic structures.
Algunas experiencias y prácticas para constatar y abordar el sesgo de género en el grado de Traducción e Interpretación.
Authors: Cisneros Perales Miguel
Published: December 2024

Este trabajo explora algunas iniciativas recientes para incorporar la perspectiva de género en la formación en Traducción e Interpretación (TEI) en España, concretamente para la identificación de sesgos y brechas de género en el aula de traducción. Tras un repaso breve al estado de la cuestión y a experimentos y experiencias similares, se presentarán algunos estudios de casos basados en la experiencia personal para incorporar la perspectiva de género en el grado de TEI. Por un lado, se describirán los sesgos y brechas de género encontrados en las diversas asignaturas que he impartido tanto en el grado de TEI de la Universidad Pablo de Olavide de Sevilla (2018-2023) como en el grado homónimo de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2022-2024). Siempre que sea posible y existan estudios previos, se compararán los datos y los sesgos identificados con los de otras investigaciones desarrolladas principalmente en grados de TEI del sistema de educación español superior. Por otro lado, se expondrán y analizarán iniciativas y acciones didácticas de diversa índole (ya sean metodologías de evaluación, propuestas docentes o ejercicios de clase) puestas en práctica en clase a lo largo de los años referidos para intentar abordar, tratar, reducir y eliminar los sesgos de género identificados previamente. Aunque estos casos se basen en la experiencia personal y, por tanto, no sean generalizables, el objetivo principal de este trabajo es ofrecer propuestas didácticas concretas, desarrolladas tras constatar una serie de sesgos, y reflexionar sobre las mejores prácticas para identificar e intentar atajar estos sesgos y brechas de género que puedan darse en el aula de TEI.
Adaptive model of personnel training
Authors: Klink O. F. , Faktorovich A. A.
Published: December 2024

The other side of the record low unemployment rate in modern Russia is the growing shortage of qualiﬁed personnel, which is acutely felt in all industries. In such conditions, enterprises are ready to hire not only young specialists, but also students. The priority is to ensure advanced training of personnel in accordance with the requirements of the enterprise, creating conditions for students to combine study and work. To solve this problem, we need not separate events, but a comprehensive approach to organizing a partnership between employers and the professional education system, aﬀecting all links of the educational process, integrating state and corporate training. One of the options for such an approach is the presented adaptive model of personnel training.The model was developed within the framework of the project “Personnel for a High-Tech Enterprise”, implemented by the Basic Center for Training, Retraining and Advanced Training of Workers of the National Agency for Qualiﬁcations Development, and tested in a number of regions. It integrates several scenarios of interaction between employers and professional educational organizations, ensuring joint work at diﬀerent stages of the personnel training cycle from motivating applicants to graduation and employment of young specialists and workers. Authentic methods of cooperation are provided for each area. Well-known options for partnership between business and education are presented in the focus of modern challenges, in the context of the possibilities of the federal project “Professionalitet” and the instruments of the national qualiﬁcations system. Along with the main characteristics of the model, a system of indicators is provided to assess the eﬀectiveness of its implementation. The methods of comparative analysis and systematization of academic and expert publications, interpretation of the results of monitoring studies, study of regulatory legal acts, target programs, goal setting and conceptualization were used. Generalization of materials and experience of project activities made it possible to argue the conclusion that the condition for the operability of the proposed model is the transformation of the process of training personnel with in-demand qualiﬁcations into a common project of employers and professional educational organizations.
Formation of the mathematical competence of the future railway transport specialists
Authors: Putintseva I. V.
Published: December 2024

The dynamic pace of socio-economic development of the country, the improvement of new science-intensive technologies, the digitalization of all spheres of public life and the introduction of innovations, including in railway transport, have determined the need for competitive, highly qualiﬁed specialists capable of professional growth, social and professional mobility. The expected model of a potential employee of the railway industry from the employer’s point of view is expressed in the federal state educational standard of secondary vocational education — the structure of the model highlights general and professional competencies that allow graduates to successfully solve problems in the relevant area of professional activity at railway transport facilities. The labor functions of a railway engineer are often associated with mathematical operations, which increases the requirements for the level of mathematical training of graduates.The problem of the study is due to the contradiction between the demands of the state, the railway industry and society for railway specialists capable of solving high-tech problems using modern software, and the insufﬁcient formation of the corresponding mathematical competencies of graduates — future railway specialists. The essence of mathematical competence as one of the components of the general professional competence of a graduate of secondary vocational education is revealed, a methodological model for the formation of mathematical competence of students — future specialists in railway transport is presented. The experience of implementing the developed methodology for the formation of mathematical competence of students in the real educational process at the Krasnoyarsk College of Railway Transport is described. The theoretical provisions and methodological recommendations obtained by the author can be used in the theory and practice of solving issues of increasing the level of formation of mathematical competence of students — future specialists in railway transport.
Numérisation des enseignements des langues et cultures nationales camerounaises : quelles ressources pour quels rendements?
Authors: KOUANKEM Constantine , DJIDJI DOUDOU Béatrice
Published: December 2024

La pandémie à Covid-19 a poussé les communautés éducatives à recourir à de nouvelles méthodes pour assurer la continuité pédagogique. Le passage de la classe en présentiel à l’enseignement médié a bouleversé les pratiques des enseignant·es de langues et cultures nationales (LCN) des lycées et collèges du Cameroun. Diverses ressources institutionnelles ont ainsi été élaborées pour assurer la transmission des savoirs pendant et après la crise sanitaire. L’analyse des données collectées au moyen de questionnaires fait état de plusieurs dispositifs technologiques et révèle une utilisation encore très peu satisfaisante du numérique par les enseignant·es de langues et cultures camerounaises. Cette recherche action propose des stratégies à mettre en œuvre pour vulgariser cette « innovation pédagogique » et ainsi amener les enseignant·es de cette matière à s’approprier les artefacts mis à disposition.
Des questions comme stratégies de défense discursive. Analyse des interviews de deux femmes leaders camerounaises en contexte médiatique
Authors: ZRA Jacques
Published: December 2024

L’objectif de cet article est de montrer comment les femmes leaders camerounaises se défendent discursivement à l’aide des questions face aux journalistes sur les plateaux de télévision. En position d’invitées, l’on trouverait, a priori, surprenantes les questions de ces femmes, car elles sont sollicitées, au regard de leur statut, pour éclairer le public sur certains sujets d’actualité au Cameroun. Mais en fonction du mode de gestion et des enjeux de dialogue, les positions énonciatives sont parfois inversées. À divers moments des échanges, l’on assiste à des séquences où les invitées interrogent les journalistes : le rôle discursif est inversé. En situant l’analyse dans la perspective de la Grammaire de l’intonation qui apporte des éclaircissements sur l’oral, le corpus étudié est transcrit de deux manières : la transcription orthographique à l’écoute d’une part et la transcription à l’aide de Praat d’autre part. Ce logiciel nous a permis d’obtenir la fréquence fondamentale (Fo) en Hertz, l’intensité (I) en décibels et les pauses silencieuses en centisecondes {cs}. Il en ressort que les questions de ces femmes présentent plusieurs valeurs discursives, caractérisées par des indices prosodiques différents. Ainsi, les questions à valeur rectificative sont énoncées à voix basse (Fo- et I-), tandis que les questions à valeur d’appel de jugement présentent une intonation montante et une intensité basse (Fo+ et I-). Ce dernier couplage indique une deixis vocale, le pointage pour autrui d’un fragment du discours, et la chute conjointe de ces indices marque une rupture volontaire avec la question préalablement posée.
O Poder do Reino de Deus (Marcos 8,34-9,1)
Authors: Tavares Mantovani Zabatiero Julio Paulo
Published: December 2024

A tese deste artigo é que a aproximação poderosa do Reino de Deus anunciada em Mc 9,1 ocorre na crucificação de Jesus enquanto eixo do evento messiânico libertador. O dito de Mc 9,1 oferece uma contribuição importante para a compreensão do conceito de poder no Evangelho de Marcos, além de sugerir uma revisão da concepção apocalíptica binária da história da salvação, mediante a qual a história humana é meramente provisória, uma história imanente que apenas serve de suporte à história transcendental do Reino de Deus. Mediante a discussão das principais interpretações do dito de Jesus em 9,1 o artigo apresenta uma leitura da textualidade da perícope e uma série de argumentos conceituais e hermenêuticos para justificar a sua tese. O conceito de poder defendido no artigo é o de poder enquanto serviço libertador, enquanto solidariedade transformadora que se opõe ao conceito e prática do poder enquanto dominação, conquista e assujeitamento.