bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The impact of widely used algorithms of large language models on information retrieval and the associated potential risks
Authors: Lichosik Jakub , Zborowska Iwona , Dąbek Anna , Dudek Angelika
Published: October 2024

Thesis. The aim of this work is to perform an analysis concerning the subject of arti- ficial intelligence integration and its application in modern knowledge acquisition. The article will be an overview of scientific research and papers to raise a discussion of the ad- vantages and potential hazards associated with the widespread implementation of large language models.
Concept. The main part of the article will focus on describing the AI enhanced tools available on the market and common ways of utilising them. This knowledge will be jux- taposed with psychological research on human consciousness in the context of decision- making, creativity, and held beliefs to list potential threads related.

Results. The analysis of tools that have recently been enhanced with algorithms un- equivocally indicates the dominance of the sector providing informational and creative support. These tools possess a measurably high level of reliability among the public, re- sulting in a reduced number of verification actions. A review of existing literature and research on human psychology shows a very strong correlation between the influence of previous social authorities on decision-making behaviour and an uncritical approach to information obtained through AI. Studies have shown that access to these tools, without proper controlling actions of results, exposes users to bias, manipulation, or susceptibility to marketing activities. Alternatively, with proper and rational use of these implemented algorithms, humans are able to obtain extraordinarily precise and knowledge-based sup- port in decision-making. Similar polarisations of results have been observed in the con- text of creativity, innovation, and inquisitiveness.
Originality. The article addresses topics that relate to the psychological nature of hu- mans in the context of new and expanded AI augmented tools. The results of the explora- tory study clearly indicate that programmes supported by algorithms show potential in terms of both scientific and social development. Unfortunately, they also present many potential dangers for both, which, discussed in the foundation, provide the groundwork for more in-depth research.
Hyper Casual Oyunlarda devamlılık niyeti: Bir literatür taraması
Authors: Duran Ahmet Talha , Bil Erkan
Published: October 2024

Hyper Casual oyunlar, oyunculara basit ve anlaşılır oyun mekanikler sunarak geniş bir kitleye hitap eden mobil oyun türleridir. Bu oyunlar, genellikle hızlı bir şekilde oynanabilen ve düşük öğrenme süreci gerektiren tasarımlara sahiptir. Bu durum, Hyper Casual oyunları cazip kılsa da bu tür oyunların sürdürülebilirliği ve başarısı sadece oyuncu edinme stratejilerine bağlı değil, oyuncuların oyunu uzun vadede düzenli olarak oynama isteği, yani devamlılık niyetine de bağlıdır. Devamlılık niyeti, oyuncuların oyunu sık sık ve uzun süre oynamaya devam etme arzusunu ifade eder ve bu niyetin artırılması, oyuncu bağlılığı ve oyun gelirleri açısından önem taşımaktadır. Bu çalışma, Hyper Casual oyunlarda devamlılık niyetini ve bu konuda gerçekleştirilen araştırmaları temel almaktadır. Çalışmada, oyuncu bağlılığı, uzun vadeli etkileşim ve devamlılık niyetini artırmaya yönelik stratejiler derinlemesine literatür taraması gerçekleştirerek kapsamlı bir şekilde analiz edilmektedir. Ayrıca, bu çalışmada oyun tasarımı, kullanıcı etkileşimi ve oyuncu deneyimi ile ilgili yapılan araştırmalar ışığında, Hyper Casual oyunlarda oyuncu devamlılığını artırmak için uygulanabilir öneriler sunulmaktadır. Derinlemesine literatür taraması gerçekleştirerek elde edilen bulgular, Hyper Casual oyunlarda devamlılık niyetini; algılanan kullanım kolaylığı, akış, algılanan oyunsallık ve tatminin etkilediğini göstermektedir. Bu araştırmada 1989-2024 yılları arasında Google Scholar, PubMed, IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect ve ACM Digital Library veri tabanlarında gerçekleştirilen literatür taraması ile daha spesifik bir inceleme hedeflenmiştir.
Günlük hayatta dijitalleşme açısından Türkiye - ABD karşılaştırması - 2023
Authors: Livatyalı Haydar
Published: October 2024

Bilgi ve iletişim teknolojileri ülkeler arasındaki tüketim alışkanlıklarının farkını ülkelerin kalkınmışlık ve toplam milli gelirlerinden kısmen de olsa bağımsızlaştırarak kişi başına milli gelir ve kişilerin bireysel gelirlerine endeksli hale getirmiştir. Türkiye’nin büyük bir ekonomik ve siyasi değişim yaşadığı 1980 ile kıyaslandığında ABD ile tüketim alışkanlıkları arasındaki fark 2023 itibariyle çok azalmıştır. Bunun en belirgin göstergelerinden biri dijital teknolojilerin günlük hayatta işleyen süreçler ve kullanılan sistemlerdeki yeridir. 2023 yılı itibarı ile her iki ülkedeki üretim ve hizmet sektörleri ele alındığında perakende ticaretten, ulaşıma; bankacılık ve finanstan restoran ve otelcilik hizmetlerine; sağlıktan saç kesimi gibi bakım hizmetlerine, pek çok alanda ve sektörde bilgisayar ve dijital iletişim teknolojilerinin at-başı gittiği söylenilebilir. Bazı alanlarda ve iletişim hızı ile bilgi güvenliğinde ABD daha ileri gibi görünürken, tele-tıp, sağlık ve bankacılık sistemlerinin entegrasyonu gibi konularda Türkiye daha gelişmiş durumdadır. Bu makalede farklı alan ve sektörlerde iki ülkede kullanılan yöntem ve sistemler kısaca karşılaştırılmıştır. Bilgi ve iletişim teknolojilerinin yaygınlaşması ve topluma penetrasyonunda en önemli faktörlerden birinin ülke ekonomilerinin hangi oranda kayıtlı/kayıt-dışı olduklarına bağlı olduğu değerlendirilmektedir. Sonuç olarak, her iki toplumda bazı kesimler kayıt dışı ekonomide kalmak isteseler de dijital dönüşüm toplum işlevlerinin giderek artan oranda kayıtlı hale gelmesini sağlamaktadır.
Analysis of factors influencing banks' profitability using panel data models
Authors: Erdoğan Burhan
Published: October 2024

The banking sector, as one of the fundamental pillars of the financial industry, being in a healthy condition is of paramount importance not only from an individual perspective but also for firms and governmental administrations. Banks support sustainable economic conditions in all economies by facilitating investments and channeling idle funds into the economy. In this study, the analysis of micro and macro-level variables affecting the return on assets and return on equity of 24 banks operating in the Turkish banking sector from 2016 to 2023 has been investigated using panel data models. According to the results obtained from the analysis, it was found that there is a positive and significant relationship between return on assets and capital adequacy ratio, a negative and significant relationship with non-performing loans, a positive and significant relationship with BIST100 (Borsa Istanbul 100 Index), and a negative and significant relationship with bond yields. Additionally, a negative and significant relationship was found between return on equity and non-performing loans, and a positive and significant relationship with the BIST100 index.
Gestión Integral de la Farmacoterapia en un paciente ambulatorio mediante la telefarmacia. reporte de un caso
Authors: Arroyo Monterroza Dadier Antonio , Camacho Romero Oscar Iván , López García Raúl Antonio
Published: October 2024

Introducción: La Gestión Integral de la Farmacoterapia (GIF) o Comprehensive medication management (CMM), es el servicio prestado y dirigido por los farmacéuticos que tiene como objetivo optimizar los resultados clínicos desde su farmacoterapia.
Objetivo: Describir el proceso de Gestión integral de la farmacoterapia en un paciente ambulatorio mediante la telefarmacia.
Resultados: Paciente femenino de 55 años, en el servicio de Gestión Integral de la Farmacoterapia (GIF); mediante la telefarmacia. Antecedentes de ansiedad desde hace seis años no correctamente controlada, con comorbilidades asociadas a hipertensión arterial e hipercolesterolemia. Se le identificaron 5 problemas farmacoterapéuticos que condicionaban a no alcanzar el objetivo terapéutico, predominando una razón social inducida, “la paciente prefiere no tomar el medicamento” debido a que le preocupa que sus medicamentos le generen un malestar en lugar de mejorar su estado de salud. El caso clínico fue analizado mediante la herramienta de mapa sistémico global para relacionar la experiencia farmacoterapéutica y la medicación con las condiciones de salud.
Conclusión: Se le estableció un plan de cuidados personalizado para resolver todos sus problemas farmacoterapéuticos, con lo cual se evidenció control sobre la presión arterial, su estado de acidez, ansiedad y organización de la estrategia terapéutica, empleando la experiencia farmacoterapéutica y condiciones biopsicosociales del propio paciente; además se evidenció el resultado de la práctica clínica farmacéutica mediante la telefarmacia.
El impacto ambiental generado por la contaminación de la Ciénaga del Guajaro, en el corregimiento de la Peña/Atlántico
Authors: Caro Carri Camila Andrea , Ruiz De los Reyes Danilo
Published: October 2024

El presente articulo enmarca la contaminación de la ciénaga del Guajaro en el corregimiento de la Peña, Atlántico, Colombia, como un impacto ambiental negativo que recae sobre la reserva natural. A pesar de esfuerzos anteriores, la falta de conciencia ambiental ha llevado a la contaminación con desechos y aguas residuales sin tratar, lo cual, afecta la calidad del agua, la salud de las personas y la flora y fauna de la ciénaga. Para la obtención de la información, se realizó una investigación de tipo exploratoria bajo un diseño de campo, con una muestra de 20 familias aledañas a la ciénaga. Con el actual trabajo, se busca sensibilizar a la comunidad sobre este impacto, promoviendo la responsabilidad ambiental y social. Se pretende crear conciencia a través de charlas y seminarios sobre la importancia de preservar el ecosistema, mejorar la calidad de vida y fomentar la colaboración entre el sector privado, organismos gubernamentales y la población en general.
El trompo de totumo, una propuesta con enfoque etnomatemático para la enseñanza de geometría esférica
Authors: Utria Hernández Yeidrys Yojana , Manchego Palacio Kamilo Andrés , Aroca Araujo Armando Alex
Published: October 2024

El Trompo de Totumo es un juguete elaborado por artesanos en algunos pueblos del caribe colombiano. El objetivo de esta investigación es analizar la práctica cultural de la elaboración del Trompo de Totumo e identificar conexiones etnomatemáticas entre las matemáticas de esta práctica con la matemática escolar. La metodología de esta investigación es de tipo cualitativa y de carácter etnográfico. Para la recolección de los datos se desarrollaron entrevistas semiestructuradas, observaciones, diarios de campo y registros audiovisuales. Algunos resultados evidencian que, en la elaboración del Trompo de Totumo, se presentan conceptos matemáticos propios de la práctica que guardan conexiones con la geometría esférica, sucesiones, sistemas de medidas y algunos cuerpos geométricos. En las discusiones se plantea que dichas conexiones pueden posibilitar el diseño de planes de clase donde los aspectos culturales se convierten en un elemento esencial para el desarrollo de significados a la hora de institucionalizar saberes. Entre las principales conclusiones se plantea que, desde diversos aspectos de la elaboración de este trompo, se puede promover una educación matemática que incluya saberes locales en el marco del diálogo y el respeto.
Aynı Asır Farklı İklim Ortak Fikir: Nâbî’nin ve Shakespeare’in Şiirlerinde Benzer Temalar
Authors: Yiğiterol Ömer Faruk
Published: October 2024

Aynı dönemin farklı coğrafyalarında yaşamış şairlerin şiirlerindeki benzerlikleri tespit etme merakı, bu çalışmanın ortaya çıkış sebeplerinin başlıcasıdır. Türk İslam Edebiyatı sahasında kaleme alınan bu makale, kıyas ve karşılaştırmayla birlikte, esasında metinlerarasılık perspektifinden hareketle benzerlikleri ve yakınlıkları tespit etme gayesi taşımaktadır. “Klasik, kadim yahut eski” tabirleri çerçevesinde -Osmanlı edebiyatı özelinde- Doğu ve -İngiliz edebiyatı özelinde- Batı edebiyatına bakıldığında, aynı devirde yaşamış Urfalı Nâbî ve Stratford-upon-Avonlu Shakespeare, edebiyat sahasındaki yetkinlikleriyle dikkat çekerler. Shakespeare, daha çok tiyatro yazarlığı ile tanınsa da tiyatro metinlerinde bile şairliğini hissettirmektedir. Öyle ki T.S. Eliot, Hamlet’i ilk kez izleyen bir kişinin, konuşmaların nazım mı yoksa nesir mi olduğunu ayırt edemeyeceğini söylemiştir. Bu çalışmada, aynı dönemde yaşamalarına rağmen -çok büyük bir ihtimalle- birbirinden habersiz olan Nâbî’nin ve Shakespeare’in şiirlerindeki benzer konular ve söyleyişler üzerinde durulmuştur. Böylelikle aynı devrin sanatçılarının, dünyanın farklı noktalarında, farklı kalemler ve farklı mürekkeplerle aynı tabloyu çizebilecekleri gösterilmeye çalışılmıştır. Makale, giriş ve sonuç bölümleri haricinde toplamda 7 başlıktan meydana gelmektedir. Bu başlıklar sırasıyla Şiirin Kifayetsizliği, Sevgiliden Dolayı, Şiire Övgü, Şaire/Şiire Yergi, Poetika, Mana ve Yeni/Farklı Söyleyiş şeklindedir. Giriş bölümünde, Shakespeare ve Nâbî isimlerinin nasıl belirlendiğinden ve esas itibarıyla birbirinden tamamen farklı formlara sahip ve farklı bakış açılarıyla yazılmış şiirlerin benzerlik gösterebileceğinden bahsedilmiştir. Şiirin Kifayetsizliği başlığında, bazı zamanlarda şiirin şairin duygularını aktarmada yetersiz kaldığı düşüncesi işlenmiş ve her iki şairden getirilen örneklerle, şiirlerin yetersizliğinden ziyade kendi duygularının anlatılamaz nitelikte olduğundan söz edilmiştir. Sevgiliden Dolayı başlığı altında, her güzel sebebin varlığının sevgiliye bağlanışı ele alınmıştır. Şiire Övgü’de, şairin ve şiirin övgüye meyilli olduğundan bahsedilmiş ve getirilen örneklerle, iki şairin kendi şiirlerini ve şairliklerini ne derecede övdüğü gösterilmiştir. Şaire/Şiire Yergi bölümünde, şairlerin kendi şiirleri hariç diğer şiirleri beğenmedikleri vurgulanmış; böylelikle kendi şiirlerinin kusursuz olduğunu belirttikleri ifade edilmiştir. Poetika başlığında, her iki şairin de şiire bakışları verilmeye çalışılmıştır. Mana kısmında, anlamın şiirde ne derecede mühim olduğundan söz edilmiş ve iki şairin manaya verdikleri önemden bahsedilmiştir. Son başlık Yeni/Farklı Söyleyiş’te ise şairlerin orijinallik çabasından söz edilmiştir. Bu başlıklar ve başlıklar altındaki tahliller, Sonuç için içerik teşkil etmiş; Sonuç bölümünde farklı dillere sahip, değişik mekânlarda kaim ve en önemlisi dünyaya farklı pencerelerden bakan iki insanın, edebiyatın evrenselliğinde buluşabileceği gösterilmeye çalışılmıştır.
The Association Between Physical Activity Levels and Health-related Quality of Life in Korean Elderly: The Eighth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Authors: Park Sung-Tae
Published: October 2024

OBJECTIVES This study identified the association between physical activity levels and health-related quality of life in Korean elderly.METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted using data collected from the 8th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The data for the analysis included socioeconomic variables, adherence to WHO-recommended levels of aerobic physical activity and resistance exercise, subjective perceived health and health-related quality of life as measured by the EuroQol-5 Dimension (EQ-5D). Odds ratio and 95% confidence interval were calculated for the association using the complex samples logistic regression analysis.RESULTS There were significant differences in subjective perceived health and health-related quality of life based on the levels of aerobic physical activity and resistance exercise. Elderly individuals who engaged in aerobic physical activity and resistance exercise at levels recommended by the WHO had higher perceived health and better health-related quality of life. And it was confirmed that the level of physical activity and health-related quality of life had a significant association even after adjusting for socioeconomic factors.CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study indicate that performing aerobic activity and resistance exercise at levels recommended by the WHO significantly improved health-related quality of life in Korean elderly.
The Characteristics of Sports Injuries in Adolescent Athletes according to Sports Specialization: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Hong Seong-Keun , Park Jong-jin
Published: October 2024

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study is to investigate the characteristics of sports injuries in adolescent athletes according to sports specialization.METHODS One hundred and seventeen adolescent athletes including soccer, swimming, artery, weightlifting, modern pentathlon, and softball were recruited for this study, and a 12 questionnaire related to sports injuries was surveyed and analyzed.RESULTS The longer the period of sports specialization, the more frequent the number of sports injuries. Most sports injuries occur in the afternoon, but some adolescent athletes with long careers have had injuries in the early morning. Adolescent athletes with less than 3 years of careers had the highest incidence of sports injuries during match(52%), while those with 3 to 5 years (55%) of careers and more than 5 years (73%) of careers had the highest incidence of injuries during training. The main causes of sports injuries for athletes with less than 3 years of careers were poor skill (27%), overuse (25%), and lack of warm-up (23%). For adolescent athletes with 3 to 5 years of careers, the main causes were poor skill (31%), lack of warm-up (19%), and overuse(16%). 5 years or more of careers, the main causes were poor skill (35%), overuse (24%), and lack of warm-up (19%).CONCLUSIONS Adolescent athletes who are exposed to sports specialization early may be exposed to sports injuries due to intensive training, overuse, and poor skill according to the characteristics of the sport. Therefore, managers such as coaches and athletic trainers need to create a training environment to prevent sports injuries due to sports specialization of adolescent athletes.
Problems of the Art Industry in the Materials of the All-Russian Congress of Artists (1911–1912)
Authors:   Ural Federal University, Ekaterinburg, Alekseev Evgeny P.
Published: October 2024

This article examines the activity of the Art Industry and Handicrafts Department at the All-Russian Congress of Artists (1911–1912, St Petersburg). The congress delegates, including S. S. Goloushev, M. N. Dietrich, P. S. J. Marcerou, L. G. Orshansky, P. P. Pashkov, N. F. Root, P. S. Filosofov, A. P. Eisner and others, possessed considerable expertise in the organisation of art and industrial educational institutions and handicraft industries. They were highly knowledgeable about the nuances of decorative and applied art and had a keen understanding of folk art and the developments that occurred within the Western European art industry. The Proceedings of the All-Russian Congress of Artists in Petrograd, December 1911–January 1912 (in 3 vols, 1915) contains a wealth of information pertaining to specific crafts (ceramic, lace, carpentry, etc.), the lives and work of artisans, the characteristics of the market and the training system for master craftspeople. In addition to the reports, discussions were published that enabled the identification of the relevance of the issues raised and the inconsistency of the approaches proposed to address them. Despite differing opinions on individual issues, common positions were developed. The participants of the event considered it crucial to maintain the national identity of artisanal products while widely promoting folk art through exhibitions, museum displays and printed publications. They also emphasised the importance of communicating to local officials the necessity of providing comprehensive support to crafts. Furthermore, they highlighted the necessity of imparting artistic literacy to artisans and involving experienced artists and educators who possessed a comprehensive understanding of the nuances associated with handicrafts in their collaboration with artisans. Simultaneously, the speakers perceived no potential for artistic design and attempted to differentiate mass industrial products from handicrafts. During the Soviet era, several congress participants would persist in their endeavours and would vigorously promote the advancement of handicrafts in the context of evolving socio-economic circumstances.
Long-Term Benefits and Safety of Statins in Patients with Kidney Failure
Authors: Cheng Franco Wing Tak , Xu Wanchun , Tang Sydney Chi Wai , Wan Eric Yuk Fai
Published: October 2024

Key Points

Patients with kidney failure are at a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases, but the evidence for statin therapy remains inconclusive.

The long-term benefits and risks of statin therapy in patients with kidney failure were analyzed using public electronic health records in Hong Kong.

Statin therapy was associated with a lower risk of major cardiovascular diseases and all-cause mortality without a higher risk of major adverse events.

Background

Patients with kidney failure are at elevated risk of cardiovascular diseases. Although statins are commonly used to mitigate cardiovascular risk among the population with high risk, the evidence for initiating statin therapy among patients with kidney failure remains inconclusive. This study aimed to investigate the long-term benefits and risks associated with statin therapy in patients with kidney failure.

Methods

Using territory-wide public electronic health records in Hong Kong, 3019 statin-eligible individuals with kidney failure and elevated LDL cholesterol ≥100 mg/dl from January 2008 to December 2015 were included for analysis. The framework of target trial emulation was adopted to investigate the risk of the major cardiovascular diseases (i.e., a composite of myocardial infarction, heart failure, and stroke), all-cause mortality, and major adverse events (i.e., myopathies and liver dysfunction) between statin initiators and statin noninitiators. The pooled logistic model was used to obtain the hazard ratio for the outcomes of interest in both intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis and per-protocol (PP) analysis.

Results

Significant risk reduction associated with statin therapy (hazard ratio [95% confidence interval]) was observed for major cardiovascular diseases (ITT: 0.78 [0.62 to 0.98]; PP: 0.66 [0.50 to 0.87]) and all-cause mortality (ITT: 0.80 [0.68 to 0.95]; PP: 0.60 [0.48 to 0.76]). The standardized 5- and 10-year absolute risk reduction in PP analysis was 7% (3% to 11%) and 11% (4% to 18%), respectively. No significant risks for the major adverse events were observed.

Conclusions

Statin therapy was associated with lower risks of cardiovascular diseases and all-cause mortality in patients with kidney failure without a higher risk of major adverse events.
Hume and the Labor Theory of Value
Authors: Schabas Margaret
Published: October 2024

The received view does not associate David Hume with the genesis of the labor theory of value, but as is argued here, Hume issued a number of key propositions that belong to the labor theory of value such that he rightly belongs to the classical school of political economy.  Hume articulated both the analytic claim, that labor is the primary determinant of exchange-value and hence the price, and the explanatory claim, that a price could be reduced down to the labor embodied in its production.  His attention, however, was directed more to the quality than the quantity of labor and in that respect there was no direct correlation between the temporal units of labor and the price.  Insofar as wages and profits are inversely related, or so he argued, the falling rate of profit over the past century meant that wages had become the primary factor in determing a price.  Furthermore, Hume treated capital goods as stored labor, and put much weight on the role of the new work ethic and the growth of artisanal production which had contributed, in part, to the unprecedented wealth of Western Europe.  Hume also recommended that the state adopt policies to improve the mobility and supply of labor, and promote a healthier and happier population.
CAMINHOS DO SUS: AMPLIAÇÃO DE UMA TECNOLOGIA SOCIAL PARA ENFRENTAMENTO DAS INIQUIDADES EM SAÚDE
Authors: Royer Perini Isabella , Fabiana Dreissig Jodéli , Weber de Vargas André , Niandra da Silva Kayla , Da Silva Pedroso Carolina , De Souza Machado Letiane , Linhares Garcia Edna
Published: October 2024

Este artigo trata do trabalho de ampliação do jogo de tabuleiro “Caminhos do SUS”, uma tecnologia social didática produzida pelo Grupo da Pesquisa sobre Adolescências (GRUPAD), da Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul (UNISC), que visa promover educação popular em saúde com adolescentes escolares. De caráter descritivo, tem como objetivo apresentar o processo de construção de novas cartas no jogo, cujas temáticas são: racismo, pessoa com deficiência, LGBTQIAPN+fobia e bullying. A necessidade de ampliação foi reconhecida a partir de uma atividade de brainstorming com os aplicadores do jogo, na qual surgiu o entendimento da relevância do debate destas temáticas, tão implicadas e atreladas às vivências dos jovens. A primeira carta relata uma situação corriqueira de racismo em ambiente escolar, produtora de prejuízos psicossociais. Na segunda, o tema da pessoa com deficiência compreende as vivências de um sujeito cada vez mais presente em nossa sociedade, que merece inclusão e acolhimento:  o autista. Na carta sobre LGBTQIAPN+fobia é refletido sobre um caso de violência que é comum, oriundo de discriminações e preconceitos a essa população segregada e marginalizada. Por último é retratado um caso de bullying escolar, problemática presente entre adolescentes, a qual é produtora de sofrimentos. As narrativas inseridas são articuladas com os serviços de saúde do território, visando compartilhar conhecimento quanto ao funcionamento destes, em relação a essas temáticas.
REVISTA SIGNO: UMA ANÁLISE DE PERIÓDICO EM LETRAS/LINGUÍSTICA
Authors: Guerreiro de Souza Murilo , Quoos Alves Júlia Roberta , Gabriel Rosângela
Published: October 2024

A Revista Signo, criada em 1975 e atualmente vinculada ao Programa de Pós-Graduação em Letras, da Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul (UNISC), constitui-se num importante instrumento de manutenção da história da pesquisa na área de Linguística e Literatura e áreas afins e no compartilhamento do conhecimento científico. Este artigo oferece uma análise detalhada de sua trajetória, desde sua origem até sua adaptação ao meio digital com a popularização da internet. Destacam-se aspectos como a evolução gráfica e editorial, bem como a edição dedicada ao Professor Dr. Ingo Voese, idealizador da revista, que faleceu em 2007. Além disso, são examinadas algumas edições temáticas e a qualidade editorial, incluindo métricas de avaliação e o processo de publicação. Esta análise visa contextualizar o papel significativo da Revista Signo no avanço do conhecimento em Letras, destacando sua relevância como veículo para a disseminação de pesquisas acadêmicas ao longo de seus 49 anos de história.
THE ROLE OF TRANS-BORDER MIGRATION IN THE FORMATION AND TRANSFORMATION OF ETHNIC-CONTACT ZONES (THE CASE OF THE RUSSIA-KAZAKHSTAN BORDER)
Authors:   Institute of Geography of the RAS, Gerasimenko Tatyana I. , Svyatokha Natalya Y. ,   Orenburg State University
Published: October 2024

The state border, as a rule, reflects the complex history of relations between the neighboring countries, which are based on a common cultural and political heritage. For centuries, on the territory of the Russian-Kazakh transborder region was being formed a single socio-economic, infrastructural, and ethnocultural space, which was divided by a political border at the end of the 20th century. This study aims to analyze the impact of migration processes in the Russian-Kazakh trans-border region on the transformation of the geospace of the neighboring states under the influence of historical, geographical, and other factors. The object of the present study are ethnic-contact zones (ECZs). Their formation reflects the general evolution of the ethnocultural space at various historical stages. The ethnocultural similarity between migrants and the autochthonous population is the result of the general complex ethnic structure of the population and intensive interethnic contacts during the 16th – 20th centuries. Thus, in the border areas on both sides of the border, traditional Kazakh culture was greatly transformed, it acquired a great similarity with Russian culture and underwent Westernization. Currently, the situation is changing toward the revival of culture and traditions of the Kazakh population in Kazakhstan. The problem for the population of the Russian border regions is that the culture and mentality of immigrants are becoming increasingly different. This situation complicates intercultural relations and requires a reasonable migration policy and cultural regional policy. Among the geographical consequences of migrations in the 21st century, in addition to the change in the ethnic composition, Kazakhization of the population of Kazakhstan, and the formation of new ECZs in Russia, there is observed a decrease in the population density in Kazakh regions bordering Russia. An analysis of statistical data for the period from 2013 to 2023 showed a decrease in the population of the border regions of Russia and Kazakhstan, with the exception of Tyumen, Novosibirsk, Atyrau, Aktobe and West Kazakhstan regions, and the Altai Republic. The study has discovered that migrant flows to Russia significantly exceed reverse ones. They are mainly intellectual elite and qualified personnel who leave Kazakhstan. In the structure of immigrants from Kazakhstan, a significant part is young people, who, in the overwhelming majority of cases, go to Russia to study and often do not return. However, an increase in the number of Kazakhstan’s citizens who do not know the Russian language slows down these processes. Border regions of Russia often serve as ‘transshipment bases’ for migrants who rush to more attractive areas.
DEVELOPING A GIS DATABASE OF HAZARDOUS HYDROLOGICAL EVENTS (WITH THE KAMA RIVER BASIN AS AN EXAMPLE)
Authors:   Perm State University, Sudnitsyna Tatiana V. , Shikhov Andrey N. ,   Perm State University,   Earth Sciences Institute, St. Petersburg State University
Published: October 2024

Databases of hazardous hydrological events (HHE) provide an information basis for their mapping and risk assessment, and are also important for assessing the reliability of modeling and forecasts. For the territory of Russia, the publicly availableinformation on HHE is incomplete and unstructured. This paper deals with the creation of a database of HHE in the Kama River basinfor the period from 1990 to the present. The compiled dataset is based on long-term observations at a network of gauging stations, onpreviously published databases of flood events, publications in the media, social networks, and specialized information resources. Thestructure of the database includes three hierarchical levels: reports on a flood event and/or related damage with geolocation at settlements or gauging stations, information on a flood event for the entire river basin, and characteristics of extreme precipitation (only forrain-induced floods). In total, the database includes 282 reports, of which 223 cases induced economic losses. The majority of cases (79%) are associated with spring floods; rain, rain-on-snow, and flash floods accounted for 17% of cases; the other 4% are related toice jams and icings. The developed database will serve as a basis for risk mapping in the Kama River basin.
TRANSFORMATION OF THE ETHNIC FACTOR’S INFLUENCE ON THE RESULTS OF FEDERAL ELECTIONS (2003–2021) IN EASTERN SIBERIA
Authors:   V.B. Sochava Institute of Geography, SB RAS, Razmakhnina Yulia S.
Published: October 2024

Eastern Siberia, which is considered by the author as comprising the republics of Buryatia, Sakha (Yakutia), Tyvaand Khakassia, the Transbaikal and Krasnoyarsk territories, the Irkutsk region, is characterized by a mosaic ethnic composition. Thereare distinguished large nations, living mainly in the republics, and small nations, residing in small areas in different territories of themacro region. The former, due to their large numbers, are able to influence election results, which is expressed in high turnout andpolitical preferences oriented toward support for the ‘party in power’ and its leader – the current president. However, in the last presidential election (2018) and State Duma election (2021), we noted a decrease in the close relationship between the share of indigenouspeoples and turnout as well as voting for the United Russia and Vladimir Putin. This article aims to analyze the dynamics of turnout in general elections to the State Duma from 2003 to 2016 in comparisonwith the last election campaign of 2021 and presidential elections in 2012–2018 as well as the dynamics of the number of votes for theparties and the presidential candidates (Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zhirinovsky). The research materials included the 2020 AllRussian Population Census, actually conducted in 2021, and the GAS-Elections database of the Central Election Commission of theRussian Federation. The study applied cartographic and statistical methods; a special method of correlation analysis was used to establish the closeness of the relationship between the indicators.An analysis of turnout dynamics showed a decrease in turnout at the 2021 elections to the State Duma compared to the 2003–2016 average, as well as at the 2018 presidential elections compared to the 2004–2012 level. The latest election campaign to the StateDuma demonstrated an increase in support for the Communist Party of the Russian Federation and a decrease in the ratings of theUnited Russia and the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia in Eastern Siberia. In the presidential elections, there is noted a positivetrend in votes for Vladimir Putin in constituent entities of the Russian Federation with predominantly Russian population and its declinein some constituent entities created according to the national-ethnic principle (the Republic of Sakha) as well as territories formedbased on this principle (Aginsky Buryatsky District of the Transbaikal Territory), etc.
Binary logistic regression analysis of the impact of social stratification on accommodation, dining, and experiential activity choices: Mongolian tourists to Khuvsgul National Park area
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Enkhbayar, Byambasuren Enkhbayar, Byambasuren , Lee Jin-Hyung , Ryu Guem-Nyeo
Published: October 2024

Looking at Mongolian tourists to the Khuvsgul National Park area, this study examines the impacts of tourists’ social stratification on their accommodation, dining, and experiential activity choices. The survey was conducted both online and offline at five different accommodations in the Khuvsgul National Park area between January 2024 and March 2024, and 288 valid questionnaires were used for the binary logistic regression analysis. The results showed that tourists’ occupation, average monthly household income, and subjective social class significantly influenced their choice of either luxury (e.g., hotels and resorts) or inexpensive accommodation (e.g., traditional Mongolian ger camps). Specifically, office workers were about 4.24 times more likely to stay in hotels or resorts than unskilled laborers, and the probability of staying at a hotel or resort increased by 1.45 times with each increment in subjective social stratification. In regard to tourists' dining choices (i.e., eating at hotel or resort restaurants vs. bringing their own food or eating at regular restaurants), average monthly household income and subjective social class had significant effects. However, education level influenced neither accommodation nor dining choices. Finally, tourists’ choices of some experiential activities (e.g., Tsaatan experience and Sukhbaatar ship travels) were influenced by their occupation and other control variables such as gender and age. The study findings and their implications were further discussed at the conclusion of this article.
The gut microbiota modulates airway inflammation in allergic asthma through the gut-lung axis related immune modulation: A review
Authors: Zhang Meng , Qin Ziwen , Huang Chuanjun , Liang Bin , Zhang Xiuqing , Sun Weitao
Published: October 2024

The human gut microbiota is a vast and complex microbial community. According to statistics, the number of bacteria residing in the human intestinal tract is approximately ten times that of total human cells, with over 1000 different species. The interaction between the gut microbiota and various organ tissues plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of local and systemic diseases, exerting a significant influence on disease progression. The relationship between the gut microbiota and intestinal diseases, along with its connection to the pulmonary immune environment and the development of lung diseases, is commonly referred to as the “gut–lung axis.” The incidence of bronchial asthma is rising globally. With ongoing research on gut microbiota, it is widely believed that intestinal microorganisms and their metabolic products directly or indirectly participate in the occurrence and development of asthma. Based on the gut–lung axis, this review examines recent research suggesting that the intestinal microbiota can influence the occurrence and progression of allergic asthma through the modulation of cytokine immune balance and mucosal integrity. Though the precise immune pathways or microbial species influencing asthma through the gut–lung axis are still under exploration, summarizing the immune modulation through the gut–lung axis in allergic asthma may provide insights for the clinical management of the condition.
O PAPEL DOS QUINTAIS PRODUTIVOS NA PROMOÇÃO DA SEGURANÇA ALIMENTAR: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA DE LITERATURA
Authors: Santos Morgana Mateus , Correia Maria da Conceição Araújo , Barbosa Anna Christina Freire , Santos Carlos Alberto Batista , Lira Kalline Flávia Silva de , Oliveira Gertrudes Macário de
Published: October 2024

Os quintais produtivos são agroecossistemas localizados nas áreas próximas às residências, onde se instalam as hortas domésticas, cultivo de plantas medicinais, frutíferas, caracterizados por espaços pequenos e com o propósito de atender às necessidades alimentares de uma família. Este estudo consiste em uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre a utilização dos quintais produtivos na promoção da segurança alimentar. Seu objetivo é compilar informações e aprofundar a compreensão do conceito de quintais produtivos, bem como explorar como esses sistemas agrícolas contribuem para garantir o acesso aos alimentos nutritivos, suficientes e de qualidade para as famílias. A revisão sistemática da literatura (RSL) foi conduzida conforme os princípios orientadores do PRISMA, sendo analisados os artigos publicados em bases de dados como o Portal Capes e Scopus, com recorte temporal de dez anos (2014-2023), que reforça a importância dos quintais produtivos na segurança alimentar e têm o potencial de ser uma estratégia eficaz para alcançar múltiplos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS) propostos pela Agenda 2030.
Current Status and Challenges of Korean Medical School Admissions Policies
Authors: Hong Seung-Jae , Huh Jung-Sik
Published: October 2024

Medical school admission policies vary from country to country. In Korea, medical school admission policies reflect the policy choices made by the Ministry of Education. After the Korean War, universities implemented their own entrance exams, and since then, various admissions processes have been implemented with consideration of the fairness of the exam and the increase in private education expenses. The introduction of the medical graduate school system has led many universities to implement tests separate from the academic ability test. Currently, 40 medical schools have been approved by the government and are responsible for providing medical education, but there is a growing movement to open new medical schools in various regions. The excessive interest in medical school admissions in Korea is creating an unfavorable social atmosphere, where academies are even being operated for elementary school students to help them achieve an eventual goal of entering medical school. Furthermore, an irresponsible and sudden increase in the number of students admitted to medical school is causing a disruption in medical education. Medical schools need unconditional government support to strengthen their role in the community and the nation, and policy consideration is needed to ensure that universities are as autonomous as possible.
nMOST-LSD Protocol Collection v2 v2
Authors: Kraus Felix , Brenner Johann , Hoyer Melissa
Published: October 2024

Lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs) comprise ~50monogenic diseases displayaccumulation of cellular material in lysosomes and associated defects in lysosomal function, but systematic lipid-proteome phenotyping remains challenging. Here, we report a sensitive nanoflow-based multi-omic single-shot technology (nMOST) workflow allowing simultaneous quantification of proteomes and lipidomes. Benchmarking nMOST using LSD mutants linked with cholesterol trafficking revealed aberrant accumulation of autophagy receptors and ferritinophagy cargo, which correlated with accumulation of lyso-phosphatidylcholine species and multi-lamellar membrane structures visualized by cryo-electron-tomography, especially inNPC2-/-cells. Ferritinophagy defects correlated with loss of mitochondrial cristae and iron-sulfur cluster-containing electron transport chain complexes that could be rescued by extracellular iron. To further demonstrate the value of nMOST, we profiled more than two dozen diverse LSD mutant cell lines. We provide an accompanying web-portal resource of lipid-protein correlations across the entire dataset and demonstrate how the resource can be used to reveal common and distinct molecular phenotypes.
From Decline to Renewal? Understanding Children’s Relationship With Nature in the Wake of Covid-19
Authors: Kaplan Daniel
Published: October 2024

The pandemic has significantly interrupted the already declining relationship between children and nature in recent decades. Despite the widely recognised benefits of contact with nature for general well-being, efforts to improve this relationship and reconnect children with nature have been unsuccessful so far. Although the pandemic may have represented a kind of new opportunity to restart that relationship, several studies indicated a growing gap between those who regularly engage with nature and those who do not, a gap that has been exacerbated by the pandemic. This case study investigates how children perceive their contact with nature before, during, and after the pandemic, and explores its meaning. Participants, aged between 11 and 16 years old, were recruited from schools in both rural and urban areas of Czechia and completed an online questionnaire (n = 123), followed by online group interviews with those who consented. Descriptive analysis was used to analyse quantitative data, and later thematic analysis provided insight into open-ended questions and qualitative data from interviews (n = 20). Results showed that participants spent less time in nature now than they did during the pandemic, although they acknowledged the importance of nature. A commonly cited barrier to spending more time in nature is lack of free time. The overall accessibility and quality of nature in the neighbourhood influenced participants’ time spent in and interactions with nature. Although they perceived some benefits, participants were reluctant to use virtual nature because of concerns about reduced contact with real nature and the accessibility of technical equipment. These findings provide valuable insights for local government to address issues such as accessible nature and the quality of natural areas in relation to the relationship between children and nature in the younger population. By creating such an environment, local authorities could improve the impact of nature as a resource for promoting children’s mental and emotional well-being.
Understanding the Factors Affecting Traffic Danger for Children: Insights From Focus Group Discussions
Authors: Abdollahi Shabnam , Waygood Owen , Tavakoli Zahra , Cloutier Marie-Soleil , Abi-Zeid Irène
Published: October 2024

Children’s safety on urban roads is a critical concern with young pedestrians and cyclists being among the most vulnerable groups to traffic-related dangers. The prioritization of motor vehicle traffic in road infrastructure poses significant risks to child pedestrians and cyclists navigating city streets. Furthermore, children’s independent mobility has been restricted due to traffic danger and their parents’ concerns about it. Given the important implications of this issue, a serious gap was identified in that no measure of traffic danger exists, with outcomes (e.g., collisions) being used as a proxy. Identifying factors contributing to traffic danger, how they interact, and how they impact traffic are imperative to identify where mitigation is needed to address these problems. This article delves into the complexities of traffic risks for children, focusing on intersections and streets. Six focus groups, including experts (n = 3), parents (n = 2), and children aged 8 to 12 (n = 1), were conducted to gather insights on factors impacting traffic danger. Thematic analysis revealed eight key themes, highlighting the importance of addressing traffic volume, speed, vehicle size, road design, driver behavior, visibility, and land use. These findings contribute to a comprehensive framework for understanding traffic danger for children. Additionally, the article examines how stakeholders’ perspectives align with standard measures of traffic danger in the literature.
Efetividade da auriculoterapia para incontinência urinária em pessoas adultas e idosas: protocolo de revisão sistemática
Authors: Munhoz Oclaris Lopes , Ilha Silomar , Rangel Rosiane Filipin , Scholze Alessandro , Morais Bruna Xavier
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: analisar a efetividade da auriculoterapia para incontinência urinária em pessoas adultas e idosas, comparada a grupos placebo, controle ou de tratamento habitual. Método: protocolo de revisão sistemática com metanálise, seguindo as recomendações do Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). As buscas ocorrerão em sete fontes de informação. Serão incluídos estudos experimentais e/ou observacionais que utilizaram auriculoterapia como intervenção para incontinência urinária em pessoas adultas ou idosas. As etapas de seleção, extração de dados e avaliação crítica serão desenvolvidas por dois revisores independentes. A qualidade metodológica dos estudos será avaliada conforme orienta o JBI. Propõe-se desenvolver uma síntese estatística com metanálise, se apropriado; caso contrário, uma síntese narrativa será aplicada. Protocolo com registro no International prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO), código CRD42023445508.
Exercícios de mobilidade da pelve materna no trabalho de parto: protocolo de revisão de escopo
Authors: Mafetoni Reginaldo Roque , Pifaldini Ana Carolina Garcia , Balaminut Talita , Sanfelice Clara Fróes de Oliveira , Carmona Elenice Valentim , Jacob Lia Maristela da Silva , Jorge Herla Maria Furtado , Lopes Maria Helena Baena de Moraes
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: Identificar e mapear os tipos de exercícios usados na mobilidade da pelve materna aplicados no trabalho de parto e parto. Método: Protocolo de revisão de escopo, estruturado conforme a metodologia do Instituto Joanna Briggs e o checklist PRISMA para revisões de escopo. Os critérios de inclusão abrangerão artigos científicos, editoriais e notas de pesquisa, dissertações e teses. A busca será conduzida em bases de dados eletrônicas em ciências da saúde, bem como repositório de dissertações e teses. As publicações serão selecionadas com o auxílio do software Rayyan Web por dois revisores independentes no modo cego, e os possíveis conflitos serão desfeitos por um terceiro revisor. Os dados serão mapeados e apresentados de forma descritiva, com uma visão geral dos exercícios de mobilidade da pelve materna que podem ser aplicados no trabalho de parto e parto.