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Sustaining Building Construction Technologists Self-Employment Through Competency Based Training
Authors: Oluka S.N. , Kalu U. Okey
Published: June 2024

The study determined competency based training as a practical tool for sustainable self-emploment of building construction technologists in Enugu state. Two research questions were answered and two hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population for the study was 115 practicing building construction technologists. Instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. Two experts validated the instrument for data collection. The internal consistency of the instrument items was determined by the use of Cronbach alpha reliability method and 0.84 reliability coefficient was obtained. The data generated were analyzed using mean to answer research questions while t-test was used to test the hypotheses. Findings revealed that competency based training have the potentials to foster and sustain self-employment of building construction technologists. It can sustain self-employment of building construction technologists by equipping them with common building construction competencies such as in-depth knowledge of construction practice, building drawing and interpretation competencies, building performance analytical competency and, determination of building materials behaviours among others. It was recommended that strong partnership between training institutes and dynamic building construction industries should be encouraged. This partnership would provide an environment for students to interact with experts such that, up-to-date competencies that meets labour needs would be transmitted to participating learners.
The legal basis of social security for village officers and members of their families according to the legislation of Ukraine
Authors: Sheverdina Viktoriia
Published: June 2024

The article examines the current state of the legislative system of Ukraine, which regulates the social protection of military personnel and their family members. The main principles of state policy in the field of social security of this category of persons were considered, and it was determined that the main directions of such policy are: a) establishment of a unified system of social and legal protection; b) guaranteeing favorable conditions in the economic, social, and political spheres to military personnel and members of their families; c) development of effective and accessible mechanisms for the realization of their rights to social protection by this category of persons. Social security of persons who defend the state is an extremely important direction of state policy, which is of primary importance not only during the war, but also after its end. Today, there is no more important task than protecting and ensuring the rights of servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations that defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of our state. It is noted that today in Ukraine there is a system of normative legal acts of various legal force that regulate issues of social and legal protection of military personnel, their constitutional rights and freedoms, and guarantees regarding their implementation. At the same time, despite the fact that the legislation in this field is constantly developing and improving, many problematic issues require an effective mechanism for their resolution. The types of social guarantees of servicemen and their family members and the peculiarities of their provision during the period of martial law in the country are considered. A conclusion was made about the irregularity of the norms that determine specific types of social protection of servicemen and their family members, as a significant number of normative legal acts do not always indicate the provision of integral and comprehensive social protection. And also, the absence of a single legislative act that would determine mutually agreed standards and principles of building the entire structure of social security for servicemen and their family members. There were opinions that the existing system of social protection needs radical reorganization and adaptation to modern conditions. In particular, it is necessary to create a clear system of guarantees of social (material) support of servicemen and their family members, to ensure their observance and implementation by the state. A decent level of social security acts as a stimulus for citizens to military service.
Problems of protecting children’s rights who are citizens of Ukraine enjoying temporary protection in EU countries
Authors: Sushch Olena
Published: June 2024

The full-scale war in Ukraine caused a mass migration of its population and led to the increase in private relations complicated by a foreign element, which are the subject matter of private international law. The Council Directive 2001/55/EC of 20 July 2001 on minimum standards for giving temporary protection in the event of a mass influx of displaced persons and on measures promoting a balance of efforts between Member States in receiving such persons and bearing the consequences thereof provided the opportunity for citizens of Ukraine to receive the status of temporary protection on the territory of the EU countries. Cases of children being taken away from their accompanying persons or from their families have become a new challenge for Ukrainian children and their parents, who moved from Ukraine to the territory of the EU and who are under the temporary protection status. Those cases occur due to differences in legislation in matters of guardianship and parental responsibility. The author of the article has studied and systematized cases, when social services of the host country are authorized to act urgently in the interests of a child and take a child away from the family. The article provides general characteristics of circumstances that are reasons for taking a decision on the application of emergency measures by social services of EU countries to children who are citizens of Ukraine enjoying temporary protection in EU countries. It is established that the removal of children from their parents, guardians or authorized persons to accompany the child occurs under different circumstances and each situation is individual, but having systematized the cases, the author has identified the following reasons: staying in the EU unaccompanied by adults and on the grounds of “parental negligence” or “improper performance of parental duties”. The author analyses the legal status of an unaccompanied child under the national legislation of Ukraine and foreign national legislation of some EU countries. The legal status of unaccompanied children under the Directive 2001/55/EC and the Convention on the Rights of the Child of 1989 is investigated. It is substantiated that the practice of recognizing Ukrainian children enjoying the temporary protection status as unaccompanied children is based on the following grounds: а) deficiency (inconsistency, non-recognition) of documents authorizing a person who accompanies a child for taking care of a child; в) non-compliance (non-recognition) of documents on the right to guardianship, issued in Ukraine, with the requirements of the host country that granted temporary protection; с) independent stay of a child on the EU territory, who is a citizen of Ukraine and has reached the age of 16, left Ukraine independently and is on the EU territory without parents and accompanying persons.
Novedades en Manejo de Asma Bronquial: Revisión de la Literatura y Aplicación en la Vida Real de la Evidencia Científica Disponible
Authors: Arenas Molina Carlos Enrique , Garzón Monsalve Daniela , Vergara Garcia Martin , Pabón Pérez Laura Isabel , Zapata Campo Edinson Rafael , Nicolas Layton Juan , Mutis Daniel , Camacho Santamaria Maritza Johanna , Hernández Jaramillo Laura Lisseth
Published: June 2024

Se presenta una detallada revisión sobre los avances recientes en el tratamiento del asma bronquial. En los últimos años, se ha mejorado significativamente la comprensión del papel de las células residentes y se han desarrollado nuevas herramientas para la endotipificación del asma, lo que ha llevado a recomendaciones actualizadas en las guías internacionales. Estas guías abogan por un enfoque estratificado centrado en las necesidades del paciente y en los resultados deseados, con regímenes de dosificación simplificados que mejoran la adherencia a las terapias a largo plazo. En términos de mecanismos fisiopatológicos, el documento destaca la importancia de la inmunidad innata desregulada en el asma, donde las células epiteliales bronquiales liberan citoquinas como IL-33 y TSLP, activando células linfoides innatas del grupo 2 (ILC2). También se describen los endotipos T2 y no T2, con el primero impulsado por citoquinas epiteliales e ILC2, y el segundo abarcando tanto endotipos inflamatorios (con citoquinas como IL-17, IL-8 e IL-6) como no inflamatorios, caracterizados por cambios estructurales y neuroinflamación. Además, el daño severo de la barrera epitelial se identifica como un factor clave en la fisiopatología del asma, sugiriendo que la modulación epigenética podría ser una estrategia significativa para restaurar la integridad de esta barrera. Los ensayos clínicos recientes han demostrado que regímenes de dosificación simplificados, como la combinación de budesonida/formoterol según necesidad, pueden lograr un mejor control del asma y reducir las exacerbaciones en comparación con otros tratamientos. Los productos biológicos, como tezepelumab y dupilumab, han mostrado promesas significativas en la mejora de los resultados en diferentes fenotipos de asma, aunque su alto costo plantea desafíos en términos de acceso y sostenibilidad. El impacto del cambio climático en la salud respiratoria también es abordado, destacando cómo la alergia al polen, la proliferación de moho y la frecuencia de incendios forestales afectan negativamente a los pacientes asmáticos. Se enfatiza la importancia de enfoques holísticos e interdisciplinarios como One Health, EcoHealth y Planetary Health para salvaguardar la salud en un contexto de cambio climático. Las nuevas guías internacionales han reemplazado el modelo de "talla única" por un enfoque estratificado, adaptando el tratamiento a la gravedad y fenotipo del asma. La pandemia de COVID-19 ha tenido un impacto significativo en el tratamiento del asma, con estudios iniciales que muestran una baja incidencia de COVID-19 en pacientes asmáticos, posiblemente debido a la alta adherencia a las medidas de protección y el uso de corticoides inhalados que pueden reducir la expresión del receptor ACE2.
Revisión Sistematica sobre el Diagnostico Diferencial y Manejo de 2 Entidades Dentro del Mismo Espectro de las Toxicodermias Graves, Stevens–Johnson y Necrolisis Epidérmica Toxica
Authors: Pérez Alquichire Laura Kamila , González Martínez Jesús David , González Fuentes Karina Estefany , Palacios Caicedo Jesus Enrique , Melo Ascanio Danuil Julián , Hernandez Emilena , Melo Ascanio Danuil Julián , Hernandez Emilena , Villareal Corina , Durán Erika , Camacho Santamaria Maritza Johanna
Published: June 2024

El síndrome de Stevens-Johnson (SSJ) y la necrólisis epidérmica tóxica (NET) son enfermedades raras que se caracterizan por necrosis epidérmica generalizada y desprendimiento de la piel. Se asocian con una morbilidad y mortalidad significativas, y el diagnóstico y tratamiento tempranos son fundamentales para lograr resultados favorables para los pacientes. En esta revisión se abordaran los avances recientes en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la enfermedad. Se identificaron múltiples proteínas (galectina 7 y RIP3) que son biomarcadores poNETciales prometedores para SSJ/NET, aunque ambos aún se encuentran en fases iniciales de investigación. En cuanto al tratamiento, la ciclosporina es la terapia más eficaz para el tratamiento del SSJ, y una combinación de inmunoglobulina intravenosa (IVIg) y corticosteroides es más eficaz para la superposición SSJ/NET y NET. Debido a la naturaleza rara de la enfermedad, hay una falta de ensayos controlados aleatorios prospectivos y realizarlos en el futuro proporcionaría información valiosa sobre el tratamiento de esta enfermedad.
Autorregulación del Aprendizaje en Estudiantes del VII Ciclo de Educación Secundaria
Authors: Mestas Yucra Edwin Edgar , Bustinza Choquehuanca Sonia Agley , Vargas Ramos Eliseny , Cornejo Valdivia Gabriela , Cruz Huisa Ruth Mery
Published: June 2024

La autorregulación del aprendizaje se refiere a la capacidad de los estudiantes para gestionar y controlar de manera activa su propio proceso de aprendizaje, implica una serie de habilidades y estrategias que les permiten planificar, monitorear, evaluar y ajustar sus esfuerzos de aprendizaje de manera efectiva. El objetivo del estudio fue determinar el nivel a aprendizaje autorregulado de los estudiantes del VII ciclo de una institución educativa secundaria de la ciudad de Puno en Perú, para lo cual se ha previsto un estudio en el enfoque cuantitativo de diseño no experimental y nivel descriptivo, se utilizó el instrumento denominado denominado self-regulation strategy inventory-self-report (SRSI-SR), Siendo el resultado principal que el nivel de autorregulación del aprendizaje es medio, lo cual implica que los estudiantes tienen falencias en el uso del tiempo y organización del espacio de trabajo.
Medición Seriada del Lactato como Indicador de Mortalidad en Pacientes Caninos en Estado Grave; en el Centro Médico Veterinario Vet Life, Tumbes – Perú
Authors: Saldarriaga Mendoza Edwin , Aguilar Gálvez Fernando L. , Guerrero López Ana E. , Zapata Saavedra Matilde Lorena , Jibaja Cruz Omar E. , Nuntón Chavesta Jose A.
Published: June 2024

En el presente trabajo de investigación se propuso determinar la medición seriada de lactato como indicador de mortalidad en pacientes caninos en estado graves; en el centro médico veterinario VET LIFE; TUMBES - PERÚ. Entre los meses de julio y noviembre del presente año; se evaluaron 50 pacientes caninos en estado grave de los cuales se les considera también sus constantes fisiológicas como: Temperatura, tiempo de llenado capilar (TLLC), frecuencia cardiaca (FC), frecuencia respiratoria (FR) y lactato en sangre utilizando la metodología descrita anteriormente, se obtuvo como resultado que 38 pacientes sobrevivieron representando el 76% y 12 pacientes cuyos niveles de lactato permanecieron elevados fallecieron representando el 24%. Analizando la mortalidad por sexo, de las hembras fallecieron el 21.7%, mientras que de los machos falleció el 25.9%. El estudio también reporta que la mortalidad es mucho más alta en los canes de más de 5 años, con un 37.5%; en los que tienen menos de un año, falleció el 15.4% y en los que tienen de 1 a 5 años, los fallecidos suman 24.1%. Los promedios de las edades de los canes que fallecieron y en los que sobrevivieron son muy parecidas, con promedios de 3.4 y 3.1 años y con una mediana de 3 y 3.5 años respectivamente. La desviación estándar muy similar en los que fallecieron y en los que sobrevivieron indica que las edades varían en promedio en 2.5 y 2.2 años alrededor de la media. Por otro lado, el estudio encontró que la cifra de canes que fallecieron mayormente fueron de raza pitbull, según se evidencia en el 30.8%; luego siguen los canes de raza CSD (Can sin raza definida) y Pastor alemán con una mortalidad del 22.7% y 25%. El estudio también encontró que la patología más frecuente de los canes que fallecieron fue el politraumatismo y las neoplasias, causas por las cuales fallecieron el 71.4% y 66.7%, respectivamente. Con estos resultados podremos establecer un pronóstico preciso y un posterior tratamiento de urgencias según sea el caso.
Modelo Vak y Rendimiento Académico de los Estudiantes de Educación Primaria
Authors: Coronel Gevarra Lourdes Amalia , Cevallos Estrada Verónica Isabel
Published: June 2024

Los seres humanos tienen diferentes formas de aprehender, debido a los diversos canales de percepción que utiliza, cuando desconoce esto, su nivel de desarrollo de conocimiento es más lento al normal. Ante lo expuesto, esta investigación propone la implementación del modelo VAK (visual, auditiva, kinestésica), dentro del aula; de ahí que plantea como objetivo Valorar el impacto de la identificación de los estilos de aprendizaje según Modelo VAK en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes de Ciencias Naturales (CCNN) de Escuela de Educación Básica “24 de Mayo” del cantón San Miguel. La metodología utilizada fue con enfoque cualitativo con corte longitudinal, de nivel descriptivo; la población fueron estudiantes de quinto, octavo, noveno y décimo nivel que recibieron Ciencias Naturales. Se aplicó el Test para determinar el Canal de Aprendizaje de preferencia de Lynn O’Brien. Como resultados principales se determinó que los estudiantes en su mayoría son auditivos, seguido de visuales; posterior a la aplicación de estrategias didácticas acorde a los estilos de aprendizaje, mejoraron su rendimiento académico de manera significativa. Como conclusión se refirió que existe un mayor desarrollo de conocimientos cuando se realiza una adecuada identificación de los Estilos de Aprendizaje y por ende, mejorará el rendimiento académico.
Accessibility and heritage: A measure of connectivity of the historic walled center of Cartagena de Indias
Authors: Diego Escobar , Montoya Jorge , Moncada Carlos
Published: June 2024

This research aims to analyze the conditions of geographical accessibility to the historic walled center of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, through the application of geostatistical models based on the use of GIS digital tools, taking as a basis the available transport infrastructure, the location of the tourist arrival points (Land Transport Terminal, Airport) and being complemented, with socio-demographic coverage analysis.
The main result is that accessibility to the historic center of Cartagena is limited for a large part of the population, considering that the location of the historic center is on the western side and the urban expansion of the city is towards the eastern side due to its limited coastal condition. On the other hand, the main conclusion is that the accessibility assessment makes it possible to make decisions on interventions for preserving heritage, thus generating a more significant impact from the perspective of mobility and social inclusion.
Epileptic detection based on deep learning: A review
Authors: M. Assim Ola , F. Mahmood Ahlam
Published: June 2024

Epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurring seizures, necessitates early and precise detection for effective management. Deep learning techniques have emerged as powerful tools for analyzing complex medical data, specifically electroencephalogram (EEG) signals, advancing epileptic detection. This review comprehensively presents cutting-edge methodologies in deep learning-based epileptic detection systems. Beginning with an overview of epilepsy's fundamental concepts and their implications for individuals and healthcare are present. This review then delves into deep learning principles and their application in processing EEG signals. Diverse research papers to know the architectures—convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks, and hybrid models—are investigated, emphasizing their strengths and limitations in detecting epilepsy. Preprocessing techniques for improving EEG data quality and reliability, such as noise reduction, artifact removal, and feature extraction, are discussed. Present performance evaluation metrics in epileptic detection, such as accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and area under the curve, are provided. This review anticipates future directions by highlighting challenges such as dataset size and diversity, model interpretability, and integration with clinical decision support systems. Finally, this review demonstrates how deep learning can improve the precision, efficiency, and accessibility of early epileptic diagnosis. This advancement allows for more timely interventions and personalized treatment plans, potentially revolutionizing epilepsy management.
Optimization of Process Parameters for Flow Nozzle with Different Geometry using Computational Fluid Dynamics Method
Authors: Vinayaka Nagarajaiah  , Sara Solomon Raj  , Ayampalayam Nanjappan Swaminathen  , Paluru Kiran Kumar  , Chintala Indira Priyadarsini  , Kodipaka Mamatha
Published: June 2024

A nozzle is a tubular structure designed to facilitate the flow of hot gases. Rocket nozzle designs typically consist of a stationary convergent section and a stationary divergent section. The term "CD" is an abbreviation for "convergent-divergent" and is used to refer to this specific nozzle type. Upgrades are being made to nozzles and other engine components in order to enhance performance and optimise thrust delivery. Application-specific improvements will be made to rocket nozzles and other current combustion expansion systems. An instance of such progress is the implementation of the bell and twin bell nozzle. This study conducted a comparative analysis of two kinds of nozzles, namely bell and conical, at different Mach speeds to ascertain which one yields the most optimal flow. Subsequently, the flow parameters were modelled with computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Ensuring optimal pressure thrust integral throughout the supersonic zone of the nozzle surface while taking the base pressure into account was the aim of the problem formulation. The research focused on irrotational flow, taking into consideration the impacts of boundary layers.
Investigation of the Effect of Mutual Diffusion on Hydrodynamic Parameters under Fluid Displacement
Authors: Ibrahim Mammadov  , Geylani Panahov  , Sayavur Bakhtiyarov  , Parviz Museibli
Published: June 2024

Formation of stagnant zones in a reservoir is mainly determined by differences in the flow velocity of fluids in heterogeneous micro and macro porous media. Additional resistance forces to fluid flow, which are of a different nature, result in a decrease in flow velocity. Forces arising from the diffusion of fluids with different physical-chemical characteristics and acting in different directions are one such class of the above-mentioned drag forces. An increase in the degree of fluid mineralization is capable of causing changes in the flow of a continuous diffusion layer. The mathematical solution of the problems considered in the study was solved using the "Matlab" program using the Finite Difference Method. The paper presents the results of displacement studies in porous media under the assumption that the flow characteristics of displacing and displaced fluids can be controlled. Theoretical and experimental substantiations showing the effect of diffusion process in fluids on flow properties have been carried out in the displacement process. The theoretical solution and modelling of concentration change in flow of mutually soluble dispersed solutions were presented. The effect of diffusion on the flow velocity in the process of displacement of mutually soluble liquid mixtures has been evaluated.
Synchronous Carcinoma Cervix with Renal Cell Carcinoma: An Incidental Finding
Authors: Soni Mayank , Bhatia Shrutikant , Gupta Dhiraj
Published: June 2024

Background In India, renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most frequent kidney cancer with an increasing tendency, whereas cervical cancer is the second most common disease among women. Synchronicity of RCC with other malignancies is not uncommon, but with the cervical cancer is rare.  Case description A 64-year-old, postmenopausal female, presented with complaint of bleeding per vagina and was diagnosed with carcinoma cervix and later on metastatic work-up also diagnosed with right RCC. After multidisciplinary discussion, patient planned for management for cervix then followed by renal lesion. Patient received radical external beam radiotherapy followed by brachytherapy for carcinoma cervix and underwent nephrectomy for right RCC.  Conclusion Synchronous cases of cervical cancer and renal cell carcinoma are very rare. Advancement in diagnostic protocol makes these kind of cases common and multidisciplinary team decisions are required for their management.
Clinical Approach to Advanced Mantle Cell Lymphoma: A Detailed Case Analysis
Authors: Oualhadj Hamza , Rafei Ayoub , ezzahra Bouanani Fatima , Haouane Amine , Quiddi Wafa , Azami Amine , Sayagh Sanae
Published: June 2024

Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare and aggressive subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) originating from cells in the mantle zone. Herein, we present a case report of a 49-year-old male patient diagnosed with stage VI MCL, illustrating various diagnostic methods and procedures utilized in his evaluation. The patient presented with progressively enlarging cervical lymph nodes, fatigue, weight loss, anorexia, chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, and rectal bleeding. Clinical examination revealed cutaneomucosal pallor, tachycardia, expiratory polypnea, bilateral jugulocarotid adenopathies, and splenomegaly. Laboratory investigations showed normocytic normochromic anemia, hyperleukocytosis, lymphocytic predominance, and thrombocytopenia. Peripheral blood smear analysis indicated a lymphoproliferative disorder, confirmed by flow cytometry revealing monotypic lymphoid cells. Bone marrow biopsy showed hypoplastic marrow with atypical cells. Immunohistochemistry confirmed mantle cell lymphoma localization. Subsequent thoraco-abdomino-pelvic CT scan revealed mediastinal and abdominal adenopathy with splenomegaly, leading to a diagnosis of stage IV MCL. The case highlights the importance of early and comprehensive diagnostic approaches in MCL management.
An Improved Online Genotype Registration System
Authors: Sani Sa’idu , Nasir Abdulhafiz
Published: June 2024

The genotype registration system aids in the patient's understanding of his genotype's future trends and behavior, enabling management to make informed decisions. The purpose of the design is to provide rapid access to and retrieval of patient data from hospital data warehouses, hence reducing the amount of time lost on such data retrieval. The data mining tool was also made to find hidden patterns that support managerial decision- making. The analysis of the current system, which served as a blueprint for the design of the suggested system, was conducted using structured system analysis and design methodology. A data warehouse for patient information was created using the PHP programming language and mySQL, allowing for the retrieval of said information as needed.
A new species of Homalernis Meyrick, 1908 (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae, Tortricinae) represents the first record of the tribe Schoenotenini in Japan
Authors: Suzuki Shinya , Jinbo Utsugi , Yagi Sadahisa , Hirowatari Toshiya
Published: June 2024

Homalernis fluctuosa Suzuki & Jinbo, sp. nov., is described and illustrated from Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, Tsushima Island, Amamiooshima Island, and Okinawajima Island, Japan. This is not only the first record of the genus Homalernis but also of the tribe Schoenotenini from warm temperate zones in the Palaearctic region. The association of males and females of the new species was confirmed based on the mitochondrial gene cytochrome oxidase submit 1 (COI). We discuss the taxonomic positions of two alleged Homalernis species from Malaysia and the taxonomic position of Homalernis within Schoenotenini.
A data-driven approach utilizing a raw material database and machine learning tools to predict the disintegration time of orally fast-disintegrating tablet formulations
Authors: Kota Navyaja , Kamaraj Raju , Murugaanandam S. , Bharathi Mohan , Kumar T. Sudheer
Published: June 2024

Orally fast-disintegrating tablets (OFDTs) have seen a significant increase in popularity over the past decade, becoming a rapidly expanding sector in the pharmaceutical market. The aim of the current study is to use machine learning (ML) methods to predict the disintegration time (DT) of OFDTs. In this study, we have developed seven ML models using the TPOT AutoML platform to predict the DT of OFDTs. These models include the decision tree regressor (DTR), gradient boost regressor (GBR), random forest regressor (RFR), extra tree regressor (ETR), least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO), support vector machine (SVM), and deep learning (DL). The results indicate that ML methods are effective in predicting the DT, especially with ETR. However, after fine-tuning the deep neural network with a 10-point cross-validation scheme, the DL model showed superior performance with an NRMSE of 6.2% and an R2 of 0.79. The key factors influencing the DT of OFDTs were identified using the SHAP method.
A new combination for a neglected member of Linaria subsect. Versicolores (Plantaginaceae, Antirrhineae) endemic to the Algarve, Portugal
Authors: Farminhão João , Carapeto André
Published: June 2024

Linaria bimaculatacomb. et stat. nov., from the overlooked Central Algarve plant endemism centre, is here lectotypified and redescribed as a full species based on Linaria viscosa var. bimaculata, which was historically misidentified under allopatric L. spartea and L. viscosa. Traditional herbarium taxonomy and citizen science observations were combined to document the geographical range of the four species of Linaria subsect. Versicolores in the Algarve and amend an identification key for the Iberian clade of this subsection. Geographical patterns and morphological similarity suggest a sister relationship between L. bimaculata and L. algarviana, unveiling a new possible example of parallel speciation linked to a purple to yellow shift in corolla colour. Besides the yellow flowers, L. bimaculata differs from L. algarviana in the more elongate fertile stems and the invariably erect-patent corolla tube. It is assessed as Vulnerable (VU) according to the IUCN Categories and Criteria.
Exploring the interaction between learning styles and mathematics anxiety among secondary school students: A correlational study in southern Malaysia
Authors: Khoo Nur Aini Khoo binti Ahmad Fuad , Jamaluddin Nurdiana Yasmin , Osman Sharifah , Buchori Achmad
Published: June 2024

Mathematics is a subject that is extensively used in real-life situations, but it has been found to be a difficult subject to master. Accordingly, mathematics anxiety has been found to be highly prevalent in students’ lives, whereby learning styles have been underlined as one of the factors that may impact attainment of mathematics skills. This study aims to determine the relationship between learning styles and mathematics anxiety. The correlational study was conducted by using questionnaire adapted from Dunn and Dunn Model and Mathematics Anxiety Scale; involving 389 secondary school students located in the southern region of Malaysia. The study's findings revealed a positive correlation and distinguished between learning styles and mathematics anxiety. It shows that learning styles have an impact on mathematics anxiety. Hence, this study helps the students to embrace and improve their learning styles to minimize the level of anxiety towards mathematics, while the teachers may find it useful in guiding the students to control their mathematics anxiety.
Digital skills and digital citizenship education: An analysis based on structural equation modeling
Authors: Gutiérrez-Aguilar Olger , Turpo-Gebera Osbaldo , Chicaña-Huanca Sandra , Laura-De La Cruz Kevin Mario , Pérez-Postigo Gerber , Diaz Zavala Rocio , Osorio Ccoya Ingrid
Published: June 2024

The main objective of this study is to examine the correlation between digital skills and their correlation with digital citizenship among students enrolled at a university in Peru. The research was carried out using a sample of 906 participants, encompassing individuals of various genders, with ages spanning from 17 to 54 years. The methodology of choice aligns with a non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive-explanatory design. The findings of this study indicate that the development of participation skills, whether in traditional face-to-face settings or in online digital platforms, significantly influences the formation of digital citizenship. The aforementioned observation holds considerable ramifications for the field of digital skills education, underscoring the imperative to prioritize and actively advocate for the development of participation skills in the context of the digital age. The importance of digital skills in our contemporary society is widely acknowledged. However, the connection between digital skills and digital citizenship is intricate and complex.
Pedagogical renewal today: Miscellanea
Authors: Feu Gelis Jordi , Torrent Albert , Prieto-Flores Òscar
Published: June 2024

Stemming from the research "The Fourth Impulse of Pedagogical Renewal in Spain", this article addresses three key issues: firstly, and as a terminological exercise, it differentiates three concepts that are too often treated interchangeably. These are: reform, renewal and innovation. Secondly, some of the defining aspects that, in our view, characterise centres of pedagogical renewal are presented. Thirdly, some of the peculiarities of pedagogical renewal today (what we agree to call the "third impulse of pedagogical renewal") are presented. The article closes with some conclusions which, apart from highlighting the main aspects of the article, place topics on the table for further debate.
ICT mediated gamification in education degrees: A commitment to sustainability
Authors: Pegalajar-Palomino Maria del Carmen , Martínez-Valdivia Estefanía
Published: June 2024

This research explores the perception of university students of Degrees in Education towards gamification mediated by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) as an innovative teaching strategy, aligned with the principles of educational quality of the UN Agenda 2030. A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional and inferential research has been carried out, based on the survey technique. The research was carried out using the population of students in the first year of the Degrees in Early Childhood, Primary and Social Education at the University of Jaén during the 2022-23 academic year (n=521). A questionnaire was used as a research tool. The data collected were analyzed using the SPSS programme, carrying out descriptive statistical analysis, comparison of means and regression analysis. The results reflect a positive receptiveness on the part of the students towards ICT-supported gamification, considering it fun and dynamic. This strategy is widely known by students, which favors its implementation in the university environment. Specifically, quiz games and classroom management games stand out as the best-known ICT-supported gamification strategies. However, students of the Degree in Primary Education show greater knowledge compared to those of Pre-school Education; likewise, those who plan to use gamification in their future professional practice express more favourable evaluations. Gamification is considered an active and innovative methodology being a key element for quality improvement in Higher Education.
Mechanisms and technologies for fostering the research and innovative capability in university teachers
Authors: Tapalova Olga , Zhiyenbayeva Nadezhda , Abdigapbarova Ulzharkyn
Published: June 2024

This study aims to examine the effects of the “Unlocking Research & Innovative Capability” program for university teachers. A total of 80 teachers from the [BLINDED] University were enrolled. All participants were divided into groups based on their age and teaching experience. Data were collected via surveys. The proposed program was found to have different effects across groups. Young university teachers (28 to 35 years; teaching experience, 3 to 5 years) exhibited improvement in all research and innovative capability variables, ranging from 0.84 in Interdisciplinary Cooperation to 2.63 in Innovative Teaching. The same is true for early middle-aged university teachers (36 to 45 years; teaching experience, 5 to 10 years) who showed improvement ranging from 1.52 in Interdisciplinary Cooperation to 3.00 in Integration of Technology. Older middle-aged university teachers (46 to 55 years; teaching experience, 10 to 20 years) exhibited improvement in their Innovative Teaching, Research Practice, and Integration of Technology; yet, it did not exceed 1.85 points. Older university teachers (older than 56 years; teaching experience, 20 years) demonstrated minimal improvement in all dimensions. This study was conducted as part of governmental research on "Managing the Development of Research & Innovative Capability in the Research University Staff under the Participatory Management Model" launched by the RK Ministry of Education and Science (Project number: AR14872123). The study emphasizes the importance of empowering university teachers as key drivers of research, knowledge generation, and innovative teaching. The present findings can be used to cultivate a culture of innovation and research in academic institutions.
The historical transition of return transmission, volatility spillovers, and dynamic conditional correlations: A fresh perspective and new evidence from the US, UK, and Japanese stock markets
Authors: Tsuji Chikashi
Published: June 2024

This paper quantitatively investigated the historical transition of return transmission, volatility spillovers, and correlations between the US, UK, and Japanese stock markets. Applying a vector autoregressive (VAR)-dynamic conditional correlation (DCC)-multivariate exponential generalized autoregressive conditional heteroscedasticity (MEGARCH) model, we derived new evidence for four historical periods between 1984 and 2024. First, we found that the return transmission from the US to the other markets has historically become stronger, whereas recently, the return transmission from the UK to the US has disappeared. Second, we clarified that volatility spillovers from the US to the other markets have historically become stronger, whereas recently, volatility spillovers from the UK to the US have also disappeared. Third, our analyses of the historical constant correlations and DCCs revealed that stock market connectedness has gradually tightened between the US and Japan and between the UK and Japan, whereas recently, the connectedness between the US and UK has weakened. Fourth, our VAR-DCC analyses also revealed that volatility spillovers between the US, UK, and Japanese stock markets have been asymmetric. Fifth, we further showed that the skew-t errors incorporated into our VAR-DCC model are effective in estimating the dynamic stock return linkages between the US, the UK, and Japan. Finally, based on our findings, we derived many significant and beneficial interpretations and implications for historically and deeply considering return transmission, volatility spillovers, and DCCs between international stock markets.
Des protestants chez les Illustres : adoption et adaptation d’un genre renaissant
Authors: Deschamp Marion
Published: June 2024

Dans le dernier tiers du XVIe siècle et tout au long du siècle suivant, des recueils imprimés de portraits et de vies consacrés aux grands héros des Réformes religieuses voient le jour un peu partout dans l’Europe protestante. Tous se réfèrent clairement au modèle héroïque des « hommes illustres » et au régime de la gloire forgé par l’humanisme. Mais s’ils usent des codes déjà bien éprouvés de la littérature exemplaire, de la rhétorique encomiastique et du portrait ressemblant, les auteurs protestants de recueils d’Illustres se doivent aussi de prendre en compte un certain nombre de principes théologiques et moraux propres à leurs confessions de foi. Ce sont les conditions d’adoption et d’adaptation du genre des Illustres dans le monde de la Réforme, et notamment le thème de la transposition de la gloire des hommes à celle de Dieu, que cet article se propose d’étudier.
Théologiens, écrivains ou saints ?
Authors: Amalou Thierry
Published: June 2024

De la fin des guerres de Religion à l’aube des Lumières, la biographie collective des hommes illustres de Sorbonne a subi plusieurs transformations. Adopté tardivement, le genre rhétorique épidictique semble en perte de vitesse au XVIIe siècle. Un autre modèle s’impose qui met en valeur la filiation médiévale scolastique des illustres écrivains de Sorbonne. En insistant sur le statut d’auteur des théologiens, les historiens du XVIIe siècle défendent alors la supériorité intellectuelle de l’institution universitaire. À la fin du XVIIe siècle, le développement de l’érudition historique au sein de la bibliothèque de la Sorbonne encourage une inflexion historiographique. Le rôle Guillaume Fichet dans les origines de l’imprimerie à Paris est désormais mis en exergue. Dès lors, l’image des théologiens scolastiques bénéficie d’une réappropriation de l’héritage culturel humaniste.
Les bustes des « uomini illustri » au XVIIe siècle et l’iconographie vestimentaire des papes et des cardinaux
Authors: Zitzlsperger Philipp
Published: June 2024

Les bustes ont en effet rarement été considérés dans l’historiographie comme un genre spécifique. Cet article montre que les collections de bustes du XVIIe siècle dans les palais romains s’inspiraient de la série antique des douze empereurs, et qu’initialement elles se composaient principalement de bustes faisant le portrait de membres de la famille, n’accueillant qu’assez rarement des représentants d’autres familles. Par ailleurs, il s’agit d’expliquer comment les vêtements représentés dans les portraits en bustes jouent un rôle essentiel dans la distinction des rôles des protagonistes représentés au sein du groupe des « uomini illustri ».
Le biografie dei pontefici nelle Vite di Vespasiano da Bisticci
Authors: Boschetto Luca
Published: June 2024

Il saggio si interroga sulla funzione assegnata da Vespasiano, nel “disegno” della sua collezione biografica, ai profili di Eugenio IV e di Niccolò V. La ricerca opera in particolare un confronto tra la posizione che le due “vite” occupano nella più ampia silloge dell’opera, mai tuttavia come tale licenziata e “pubblicata”, trasmessa dal manoscritto 1452 della Biblioteca Universitaria di Bologna, e il modo in cui invece esse sono affiancate nel ms. AD-XI-45 della Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, uno dei tanti codicetti di dedica allestiti da Vespasiano con l’intenzione di inviarli a destinatari ben determinati. La giustificazione di tale accostamento è illustrata nel proemio al destinatario del volume, l’uomo politico fiorentino, e acceso sostenitore di Savonarola, Luca di Antonio degli Albizzi (1459-1502), di cui vengono qui ricostruiti il profilo e i rapporti intrattenuti con Vespasiano nel corso dei tardi anni Novanta del Quattrocento.
Slavery, Family and Childhood in the Portuguese Diaspora in Southeast Asia, 16th-17th Centuries
Authors: Sá Isabel dos Guimarães
Published: June 2024

The Portuguese communities in Asia were mainly concerned with maritime commerce, which required long periods on board. The families of most of these merchants resided on land, in cities such as Goa, Cochin, Malacca and Macao, and included numerous slaves of different geographical origins and ethnicities, also characterized by their young ages. This article examines the presence of enslaved children and youths in Portuguese last wills, which have been studied concerning the confraternities of Misericórdia of Porto and Macao, in a chronology that covers the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The present approach aims to combine family history, childhood history, and history of law, in order to highlight the presence of enslaved children and youths as family members. This article is part of the special theme section on Women, Children, and Enslaved People in the Portuguese Empire in Asia, 16th-18th Centuries, guest-edited by Rozely Vigas and Rômulo Ehalt.
Der Bosnien-Band der Österreichischen Monarchie in Wort und Bild (1901)
Authors: Dedryvère Laurent
Published: June 2024

Anhand einer Analyse des Bosnien-Bandes des Kronprinzenwerks (1901) wird die Relevanz des Begriffs ‚österreichisch-ungarische imperiale Wissenschaft‘ hinterfragt. Der Band kann als österreichisch-ungarische ‚Koproduktion‘ und seine Autoren als imperiale Propagandisten betrachtet werden. Dennoch werden die Meinungsverschiedenheiten und die Interpretationsgegensätze zwischen den österreichischen und ungarischen Verfassern des Werks nicht aufgehoben, die weiterhin unterschiedliche Auffassungen vom Besatzungsregime vertreten. Der Bosnien-Band ist ein Paradebeispiel einer externen Wissensproduktion, bei der die einheimische Bevölkerung nur marginal herangezogen wird. Trotzdem bietet der Begriff ‚quasi-koloniale Wissenschaft‘ einen schlüssigeren Analyserahmen als der verwandte Terminus ‚koloniale Wissenschaft‘.
Zwischen Villen, Mietskasernen, Parks und Prachtbauten
Authors: Barelkowski Matthias
Published: June 2024

Aufgrund des schnellen Bevölkerungs- und Wirtschaftswachstums vieler Städte im Deutschen Reich waren an der Wende vom 19. zum 20. Jahrhundert Stadterweiterungen notwendig. Oft mussten dafür zunächst militärische Festungsanlagen beseitigt werden. Dies wird in Werken zur Stadtgeschichte zwar häufig erwähnt und beschrieben, weniger untersucht wurde hingegen die praktische Umsetzung dieser Beschlüsse und die Konflikte, die sich dabei zwischen den unterschiedlichen beteiligten Akteuren ergaben. Im vorliegenden Beitrag wird der Prozess der zweiten Stadterweiterung in Posen von den Planungen bis zum Ende der Zugehörigkeit der Stadt zu Preußen im Jahr 1918 vor dem Hintergrund anderer Stadterweiterungen im Deutschen Reich beschrieben. Der Beitrag stützt sich dabei vor allem auf die fast vollständig erhaltene, aber kaum ausgewertete Überlieferung der Bauabteilung des Magistrats der Stadt Posen, die sich heute im dortigen Staatsarchiv befindet. Die direkte Überlieferung der seit 1904 mit der praktischen Umsetzung der Stadterweiterung betrauten Königlichen Kommission für die Stadterweiterung zu Posen muss wohl als verloren angesehen werden. Herangezogen wurden zudem Akten aus den involvierten preußischen und Reichsbehörden, die sich heute im Geheimen Staatsarchiv in Berlin und im Bundesarchiv in Berlin-Lichterfelde befinden, der Nachlass von Josef Stübben, des Vorsitzenden der Stadterweiterungskommission, der sich im Stadtarchiv Köln befindet, sowie Veröffentlichungen der Lokalpresse. Beantwortet werden zum einen Fragen wie: Welche Akteure waren beteiligt, welche Konflikte gab es zwischen ihnen und welche Versuche zu deren Lösung, wie wurde die Stadterweiterung finanziert und wie wurden die Veränderungen von der Presse beurteilt? Vertreten wird die These, dass sich die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Magistrat und Stadterweiterungskommission sehr konfliktreich gestaltete, was zu zahlreichen Verzögerungen führte. Zum anderen wird die Frage nach dem Entstehungskontext des Schlossviertels, des sogenannten „Kaiserforums“, und dessen Rezeptionsgeschichte untersucht. Dabei wird auf die Rolle der verschiedenen Akteure, insbesondere des Kaisers, im Planungsprozess eingegangen, auch im Vergleich zur Genese des Repräsentationsviertels um den Metzer Bahnhof.
Nazi Officials and Architects facing the Wilhelmine Past. Poznań and Strasbourg under German Occupation
Authors: Paradowska Aleksandra
Published: June 2024

This article discusses the Germanization of Poznan and Strasbourg’s urban space during the Second World War and their deep-rooted traditions in German culture. It focuses on the German concepts of “Volk” and “Volksgemeinschaft” formulated in the 19th century, which were adopted and expanded by the nazis. It demonstrates how architecture and urban planning were used as a powerful tool for Germanization and the materialization of the concept of Volksgemeinschaft through examples of realized and unrealized buildings in both cities. In this context, it is important to note that the seemingly disparate epochs of German rule in the 19th century and of the Third Reich must be viewed in context. Although the Germanization policy was much milder in Strasbourg than in Poznan, comparing the two cities is crucial for broadening our understanding of the different German occupation systems during the Second World War.