bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of a Remote Youth Health Advocate Training Program During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Heinert Sara W. , Khosla Shaveta , Quasim Nasseef , Schneiderman Jenni , Soliz Victoria , Finks Olivia , Hoek Terry Vanden
Published: December 2023

Abstract: Background: Since 2016, Changing Health through Advocacy & eMPloyment In Our NeighborhoodS (CHAMPIONS) has utilized in-person programming to engage high school students from underserved Chicago communities in health advocacy education and exposure to health professional careers. Objective: Describe outcomes after CHAMPIONS' shift from in-person to remote programming during the corona-virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods: The Summer 2020 remote program consisted of four main activities: 1) didactic public health curriculum, 2) phone calls to COVID-19 patients, 3) COVID-19 community health projects, and 4) health professional speaker series. Program evaluation consisted of pre-/post-program surveys and focus groups. Results: Participants were very satisfied with CHAMPIONS and reported increased healthy habits, self-efficacy, and knowledge. "First-hand experiences" increased equivalently or more for the remote compared to in-person cohorts. Conclusions: The remote CHAMPIONS program maximized positive effects for participants. Strengths and lessons learned may be used in future enrichment programs to improve accessibility and exposure for underserved students.
Ensuring Networks Work Well: Development of a Self-evaluation Tool for Network Quality in Community Health Promotion
Authors: Wessely Stefanie , Reul Rolf , Starke Dagmar , Wollenberg Birgit , Joisten Christine
Published: December 2023

Abstract: Background: Networks are an essential component of community-based health research. Community-based networks require a high degree of collaboration, and the quality of this collaboration is a key factor for intervention success. As such, it is important to measure collaboration quality through network evaluation. Established tools, such as social network analysis, primarily measure connections between network members as opposed to network quality. Additionally, only few tools developed for this purpose are used in practice. Methods: This paper describes the process of developing a network assessment tool to measure the quality of network collaboration in practice. To this end, we collaborated with practice partners from a community-based health promotion network and the community health service. We adopted a mixed-methods approach consisting of a literature review and a needs assessment involving practical experts in Germany. On this basis, we developed a new network evaluation tool, the Self-Evaluation Tool for Network Quality Assessment by Practitioners in Community Health Promotion (SNAP-HP), in cyclic-iterative collaboration with our practice partners. Conclusions: The next steps include piloting, evaluating, and adapting the SNAP-HP for final open access.
Community-engaged Research Disruption: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Research With Communities
Authors: Kue Jennifer , Thu Thai Anh , Tate Judith , Galliers Beverly , Szalacha Laura , Chanhmany Paula , Menon Usha
Published: December 2023

Abstract: Background: The pandemic has had dire consequences on community-engaged research. Objectives: We describe research challenges imposed by the pandemic on our breast and cervical cancer intervention study with Southeast Asian immigrant women, and strategies used to maintain study continuity. Methods: The pandemic's impact on the research team, recruitment and retention of participants, study design, and strategies executed to these issues are described. Results: Strategies employed to address research challenges include implementing coronavirus disease 2019 protocols for conducting community research; recruiting participants online, outside of the planned community locations, and through social media; and enhancing the study design by using respondent-driven sampling. In addition to educating communities about early cancer detection, we also provided information and resources about coronavirus disease 2019, including transmission mitigation, testing, and vaccination. Conclusions: Continuing to engage the communities in our study is critical to our long-term goal of eliminating cancer screening disparities in Southeast Asian immigrant communities.
Engaging the Asian American Community to Address Cancer Burden: Experiences and Lessons Learned
Authors: Escoto Kamisha H. , Diep Cassandra S. , Chandra Monalisa , Gor Beverly J. , Ho Tuong-Vi , Park Yunee , Cahoy Alyssa B. , Nguyen Lynne , Reynolds Maria , Caracostis Andrea , McNeill Lorna H.
Published: December 2023

Abstract: Background: Reducing cancer health disparities in Asian Americans requires orchestrated efforts and partnerships. Objectives: To describe the approach used by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, HOPE Clinic, and Asian American organizations to understand and engage Houston's Asian American communities in cancer research, as well as to share lessons learned. Methods: The community-academic-medical partnership used community-based research principles to build the partnership, form the community advisory board, conduct a community needs assessment, and offer cancer prevention engagement and education. Results: Some lessons learned included balancing language needs with limited resources, incorporating more time and resources to conduct health research in an ethnically diverse community, and promoting awareness of research and its role in cancer prevention in Asian American communities. Conclusions: Community–academic–medical partnerships are promising ways to engage the community, draw on combined expertise, and create research and programs that are scientifically strong and meaningful to the community.
Building Team-based Primary Care: Lessons From an Academic–Community Network Partnership
Authors: Coleman Katie , Allen Claire , Eslan Alexia , Shepherd Carolyn , Sanchez Jessica
Published: December 2023

Abstract: Background: Team-based care is fundamental to providing high-quality health care for patients. However, moving from a traditional, hierarchical way of providing care to team-based care is challenging and involves systematic and sustained process changes. Objectives: To describe the implementation and evaluation of a partnership between academics, clinic, and community to improve team-based care in primary care practices serving vulnerable populations utilizing a structured change package and implementation support. Methods: The partners 1) created a six-strategy structured change package, 2) designed implementation support, and 3) evaluated implementation using an assessment scale at baseline and every 6 months. Results: Practices improved in all care-team functions from May 2015 to August 2018, with the most improvement seen in population management, planned care and empanelment. Conclusions: Academic–community partnerships can use evidence-based practice supports to measurably improve team-based care in primary care practices serving vulnerable populations.
A Community-driven Research Framework: Integrating Promotores as Co-Researchers
Authors: Manzo Rosa D. , Yepez Marisela , Preciado Brayan , Merin Laura Sainz
Published: December 2023

Abstract: Background: Integration of community health workers/promotores in community-based participatory research is an efficient strategy to advance research and health initiatives. We build on the principles of the interactive and contextual model of community–university collaboration for research and action, the public health critical race framework, and the situated learning theory to propose the community-driven research framework for the development of culturally appropriate research methods training and integration of promotores as co-researchers. Objectives: To present the community-driven research framework as a model that trains and integrates promotores in research methodologies. Application of the Community-Driven Research Framework: By showcasing three case studies (March 2019 to December 2021) we describe the promotores' levels of involvement through the various research stages highlighting the effectiveness of the community-driven research framework. Conclusions: The community-driven research framework fills a gap in the literature by providing a process through which researchers can engage in a culturally relevant learning process that allows entry to the community, fostering trust, and initiating a mutual collaboration that is embedded within the local context and needs of the community. The implementation of the community-driven research framework has implications for the development of culturally sensitive community partnerships as well as for designing research that is centered around the cultural and social context of the community.
Development of an Online Training to Engage Home Visitors as Research Stakeholders
Authors: Barkowski Cristina M.A. , Ward Erin A. , Barrera Sara , Shen Shu-En , Tandon S. Darius
Published: December 2023

Abstract: Background: Home visiting (HV) has demonstrated positive impacts across family well-being domains. Home visitors receive training in HV model requirements as well as to develop knowledge and various skills. Despite growth in HV research, we are not aware of existing training or required competencies in research design, research methods, or dissemination of research findings for home visitors. Objectives: Via ongoing collaboration with an Advisory Board of key HV stakeholders, we developed a three-module online training that incorporated examples from HV research and practice to address the gap in research training for home visitors and to promote home visitors' engagement as research stakeholders. Methods: A convenience sample of home visitors ( n = 176) was surveyed on research knowledge, research self-efficacy, and priority training topics, with results used to create a beta version of the training completed by six home visitors. Home visitor feedback on the beta version, coupled with Advisory Board recommendations, led to creation of the final online training. Forty home visitors viewed the final training and completed pre- and post-training surveys to assess changes in research knowledge and self-efficacy. Twelve home visitors also completed a semi-structured qualitative interview. Home visitors demonstrated improvements in research knowledge and self-efficacy and found the training easy to understand and useful. Conclusions: Guidance from stakeholders led to development of an online training that was effective in improving home visitors' research knowledge and self-efficacy. This training can be used by HV researchers and practitioners as a tool to promote home visitors' active engagement as stakeholders in research.
The India-Related Tetradrachms of Alexander the Great
Authors: Olbrycht Marek Jan
Published: December 2023

Abstract: The Indian war conducted by Alexander iii of Macedon (327–325 b.c.e.) demonstrated the efficacy of Iranian-Macedonian cooperation. Such cooperation was the foundation of Alexander's policies from 330 to 323 b.c.e.; given this, the references to Iranian traditions in the coin imagery are not surprising. The India-related tetradrachms offer insight into Alexander's conception of his own kingship and into his imperial policy. Abstract: La guerre indienne menée par Alexandre iii de Macédoine (327–325 a. C.) a démontré l'efficacité de la coopération irano-macédonienne. Cette coopération était à la base des politiques d'Alexandre entre 330 et 323 a. C. ; par conséquent, les références aux traditions iraniennes dans l'imagerie des pièces de monnaie ne sont pas surprenantes. Les tétradrachmes liées à l'Inde nous donnent un aperçu de la façon dont Alexandre concevait son propre statut de roi et de sa politique impériale.
Visible Multi-Wavelength Combiner with High Extinction Ratio and Fast-response Optical Shutter using Silica-based Planar Lightwave Circuit
Authors: Sakamoto Junji , Katayose Satomi , Fujiwara Yuji , Hashimoto Toshikazu
Published: December 2023

We fabricated a visible multi-wavelength combiner with a high extinction ratio and fast response optical shutter using optical waveguide that has an extinction ratio over 60 dB and a response time of about 0.5 ms.
Comparative Study of Nanohardness and Young's Modulus of II-IV-V2 Chalcopyrite Nonlinear Optical Crystals
Authors: Exner Ginka , Schunemann Peter G. , Ivanova Elizabeth , Grigorov Aleksandar , Petrov Valentin
Published: December 2023

Hardness and Young's modulus of five monocrystalline II-IV-V2chalcopyrite semiconductors are measured by nanoindentation using oriented optically polished samples. The values increase linearly with melting temperature, except for CdSiP2, and the hardness exhibits no anisotropy.
Coherent Combining 64 Femtosecond Pulses Into mJ By Delay Line Stacking of a Fiber Laser
Authors: Wu Yunfeng , Yang Bowei , Song Yanrong , Zhang Zhigang
Published: December 2023

We demonstrate the coherent stacking of 64 femtosecond pulses from a chirp-pulse amplification laser system based on an ytterbium-doped fiber amplifier. It combines into 1.2 mJ pulse energy at 5 kHz repetition rate.
Ultrafast thulium-based high-power lasers for scientific and industrial applications
Authors: Gaida Christian , Jansen Frieder , Kumkar Malte , Kern Christian , Grebing Christian , Heilmann Anke , Herrfurth Oliver , Breitkopf Sven , Eidam Tino , Limpert Jens
Published: December 2023

We report on our progress in developing a compact laser that uses thulium-based fiber CPA technology emitting >30W at 2 µm and a >100W ultrafast laser for scientific applications based on coherent combination.
Low Repetition Rate Dispersion-Managed Mamyshev Oscillator
Authors: Olivier Michel , Boulanger Vincent , Chevrette Alexandre , Trépanier François , Piché Michel
Published: December 2023

We present an all-PM-fiber Yb-doped Mamyshev oscillator with a linear cavity bounded by chirped fiber Bragg gratings. It emits 25 nJ pulses at 1 MHz, the lowest repetition rate achieved by Mamyshev oscillators to our knowledge.
Modelocked solid-state Yb:YAG laser oscillator with Gigahertz repetition rate at 2-W average output power
Authors: Seidel Moritz , Pilat Jérémie , Lang Lukas , Phillips Christopher R. , Keller Ursula
Published: December 2023

We present a modelocked Yb:YAG laser oscillator providing 760 fs pulses at 1.09 GHz repetition rate delivering 2 W of average power. This constitutes the first gigahertz repetition-rate solid-state laser at 1030 nm.
Diode stabilization with dual duty-cycle resonant waveguide grating
Authors: Bienert Florian , Li Fangfang , Fetisova Marina , Karvinen Petri , Kuittinen Markku , Graf Thomas , Ahmed Marwan Abdou
Published: December 2023

We present for the first time the experimental demonstration of resonant waveguide grating (RWG) employing a dual duty-cycle profile for the stabilization of a 50 W laser diode emitting in the near-infrared spectral range.
Recent Progress of ELI-ALPS SYLOS Systems
Authors: Csontos J. , Tóth Sz. , Stanislauskas T. , Balciunas I. , Adamonis J. , Lengvinas D. , Tóth L. T. , Somoskői T. , Geetha P. P. , Nagymihály R.S. , Lopez-Martens R. , Szabó G. , Varjú K. , Börzsönyi A.
Published: December 2023

The SYLOS 1kHz OPCPA systems are the main drivers for attosecond and particle secondary sources at ELI-ALPS. Over the recent years, several upgrades increased their overall performance for the benefit of external user community.
Precise fs Synchronization and Arbitrarily Adjustable Delay Between the Two Independent Laser Systems L1-Allegra and F-SYNC
Authors: Novák Jakub , Erdman Emily C. , Antipenkov Roman , Fara Jan , Horáček Martin , Tykalewicz Boguslaw , Naylon Jack A. , Torun Murat , Mazůrek Petr , Bakule Pavel , Rus Bedřich
Published: December 2023

The F-SYNC project introduces a high-energy OPCPA laser system capable of producing up to 13 mJ output compressible to <15 fs. It achieves fs-level synchronization and arbitrary timing delay with the L1 Allegra laser system (both 1 kHz), enhancing pump-probe experiments.
High-Contrast Dual-Comb Optical Parametric Oscillator at 250-MHz
Authors: Bauer Carolin P. , Bollier Michelle K. , Pupeikis Justinas , Willenberg Benjamin , Phillips Christopher R. , Keller Ursula
Published: December 2023

We demonstrate a high-contrast spatially-multiplexed dual-comb 250-MHz OPO from a linear single-cavity ideally suited for high-sensitivity dual-comb spectroscopy measurements. The achieved contrast lies at 7.0×10-5.
Thermo-optic constants of 1mol% MgO doped stoichiometric LiTaO3 in the visible and near UV
Authors: Umemura Nobuhiro , Kamimura Tomosumi , Hirohashi Junji
Published: December 2023

We measured the thermo-optic constants dn
o
/dT and dn
e
/dT of 1mol% MgO doped stoichiometric LiTaO3 in the visible and near UV ranges by prism deviation method. The experimental data for the temperature-dependent quasi phase-matching properties were obtained down to 0.308 µm.
Actively Q-switched Tm:YLF laser based on a trapezoid electrooptical KLTN deflector
Authors: Noach Salman , Bach Yechiel , Adgo Mulkan , Garcia Yehudit , Glick Yaakov , Agranat Aharon J.
Published: December 2023

An actively Q-switched Tm:YLF laser is presented. The Q-switched modulation achieved with a novel quadratic electrooptical KLTN deflector, utilizes the induced electric field gradient along the vertical axis caused by the deflector trapezoid shape.
Development of Direct-bonded Yb:YAG Thin Rod Amplifier
Authors: Kamba Yasuhiro , Fuchimukai Atsushi , Miura Taisuke , Uomoto Miyuki , Shimatsu Takehito , Hirao Shotaro , Morita Hiroki , Higashiguchi Takeshi
Published: December 2023

We report on an Yb:YAG thin rod amplifier mounted on aluminum heatsink using the atomic diffusion bonding (ADB). Owing to the low thermal resistivity of ADB, thermally induced distortion of amplified beam profile was suppressed.
Dynamics of shared signal wave resonance for generating mid-IR laser in intracavity OPO with multi-wavelength pump wave
Authors: Cho Chun-Yu , Chen Bao-Te , Tsai Shin-Lin
Published: December 2023

Dynamics of multi-wavelength idler wave generation is investigated. It is observed that the multi-wavelength pump wave can contribute to shared signal wave resonance by using quasiphase-matching OPO and successfully decreased overall threshold requirement.
The net gain bandwidth broadening of a Yb:CaAlGdO4 amplifier: a prospect for obtaining extremely short mJ-level laser pulses using traditional CPA architecture
Authors: Petrov Lyuben , Velkov Dimitar , Georgiev Kaloyan , Trifonov Anton , Xu Xiaodong , Buchvarov Ivan
Published: December 2023

We report the net gain bandwidth broadening effect of a Yb:CALGO amplifier at 1 kHz, that results in 126 fs output pulses with 1.76 mJ of energy from a traditional CPA regenerative Yb-amplifier
Development of an ultra-narrowband 130 ps erbium-doped fiber laser oscillator
Authors: Eilanlou A. Amani , Ren Guoqi , Ito Yusuke , Sugita Naohiko , Nabekawa Yasuo , Iwasaki Atsushi
Published: December 2023

We report a 32.96 MHz, 130 ps erbium-doped fiber laser oscillator with a spectral bandwidth of 0.22 cm–1 at 1559.6 nm. It could provide a new route in high-power laser development and high-resolution spectroscopy.
Role of PEDOT:PSS on Laser-Induced Fluorescence Enhancement for Detection and Classification of Explosives in Water Medium
Authors: Yellaiah J. , Arjun K.V. , Chaudhary A.K.
Published: December 2023

We demonstrate the 532 nm laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) as a promising techniquefor detection and classification of explosives. Enhanced LIF spectra mixed with PEDOT:PSS unveiled distinct wavelengths, enabling effective identification of explosive in aqua solution.
Fabrication and Emission Properties of Cr2+-Doped ZnS Hot-Pressed Transparent Ceramics
Authors: Mauree Sharvanee , Eremeev Kirill , Durand Guillaume , Loiko Pavel , Le Coz Alexandre , Poitou Marine , Starecki Florent , Nazabal Virginie , Camy Patrice , Braud Alain , Merdrignac-Conanec Odile
Published: December 2023

Transparent Cr2+-doped zinc sulfide ceramics are fabricated by hot pressing at 950°C / 120 MPa and their structure and emission properties are studied. The ceramics exhibit broadband emission and a long 5E(5D) lifetime (~6 μs).
Research Opportunities with Multi-Terawatt Long-Wave Infrared Lasers
Authors: Pogorelsky I. , Polyanskiy M. , Li W. , Babzien M. , Biedron S. , Palmer M. A.
Published: December 2023

We review the status and emerging capabilities of multi-terawatt long-wave infrared laser technology that enables diverse multi-disciplinary research spanning from new paradigms in particle acceleration to the remote detection of ionizing radiation sources.
Dynamic polarization fusion network (DPFN) for imaging in different scattering systems
Authors: Lin Bing , Fan Xueqiang , Peng Peng , Guo Zhongyi
Published: December 2023

Deep learning has broad applications in imaging through scattering media. Polarization, as a distinctive characteristic of light, exhibits superior stability compared to light intensity within scattering media. Consequently, the de-scattering network trained using polarization is expected to achieve enhanced performance and generalization. For getting optimal outcomes in diverse scattering conditions, it makes sense to train expert networks tailored for each corresponding condition. Nonetheless, it is often unfeasible to acquire the corresponding data for every possible condition. And, due to the uniqueness of polarization, different polarization information representation methods have different sensitivity to different environments. As another of the most direct approaches, a generalist network can be trained with a range of polarization data from various scattering situations, however, it requires a larger network to capture the diversity of the data and a larger training set to prevent overfitting. Here, in order to achieve flexible adaptation to diverse environmental conditions and facilitate the selection of optimal polarization characteristics, we introduce a dynamic learning framework. This framework dynamically adjusts the weights assigned to different polarization components, thus effectively accommodating a wide range of scattering conditions. The proposed architecture incorporates a Gating Network (GTN) that efficiently integrates multiple polarization features and dynamically determines the suitable polarization information for various scenarios. Experimental result demonstrates that the network exhibits robust generalization capabilities across continuous scattering conditions.
Multi-layered cladding based ultra-low loss, single mode antiresonant hollow core fibers
Authors: Nishad Ruhana , Asha Lutfun Nahar , Shaha Kumary Sumi Rani , Hossain A. B. M. Arafat , Khaleque Abdul
Published: December 2023

In reality, an efficient platform for high-power laser delivery is highly important, which can be justified by readily available fiber lasers, and hollow-core fiber can be the best platform for guiding high optical power over long distances. The constraints include designing new cladding geometry, which may lead to a higher laser induced damage threshold in the fiber’s structure, having low losses along with a single mode nature. This article reports a new antiresonant fiber that has a hollow core and a triple-layered cladding configuration with only circular tube elements. The effects of multiple layers corresponding to the number of tube rings in the cladding geometry are well explored, which leads to understanding the physical insight of inter-layers. In comparison to double-layered cladding elements fiber, the proposed fiber significantly reduces loss by an order of two and reveals a minimum leakage loss of 5.82 × 10−5 dB/km at the chosen wavelength of 1.06 µm through the proper arrangement of cladding elements. We achieved a maximal higher order mode extinction ratio of about 104 (indicates the excellent single mode properties) and comparatively a little bending-induced loss of 9.00 × 10−4 dB/km, when the radius of bending is 14 cm. As a result, our studies on new multilayer fiber designs are not only useful for delivering high laser power but also serve as guidelines for the experimental realization of future multilayered cladding fibers.
Comprehensive evaluation of fruit quality for premium Wangmo Castanea mollissima plants
Authors: Long Li , Lv Lingling , Qiu Jie , Sun Dongchan , Wei Shangfeng , Wan Xianqin , Gao Chao
Published: December 2023

In this study, the fruit phenotype and quality of 32 superior Wangmo Castanea mollissima plants (designated GM1 to GM32) were examined to identify the trait characteristics of different cluster groups and germplasms with excellent comprehensive performance. The goal was to provide a theoretical basis and research foundation for collecting high-quality germplasm resources and breeding superior cultivars of Wangmo C. mollissima. Ten fruit phenotypic traits and 13 quality traits were measured and analyzed in these 32 superior Wangmo C. mollissima plants. Cluster analysis and principal component analysis (PCA) were used to perform a comprehensive evaluation. Extremely significant positive correlations (P<0.01) were observed for 15 pairs of fruit phenotypic and quality traits, and significant positive correlations (P<0.05) were observed for 16 pairs of traits. Highly significant negative correlations (P<0.01) were observed for 4 pairs of fruit phenotypic and quality traits, and significant negative correlations (P<0.05) were observed for 15 pairs. The plants were divided into three groups by cluster analysis: the first group had large fruits and good fruit quality, the second group had small fruits and poor fruit quality, and the third group had medium-sized fruits with a high starch content. Four principal components were extracted from the 23 traits by PCA, contributing 76.23% of the variance. The ten plants with the highest comprehensive quality were GM32, GM31, GM29, GM1, GM8, GM17, GM10, GM30, GM3 and GM28. The results of this study provide a reference for the development and utilization of Wangmo C. mollissima germplasm resources.
Nódulos de Schmorl em indivíduos da Colecção de Esqueletos Identificados Século XXI (CEI/XXI) da Universidade de Coimbra (Portugal)
Authors: Curate Francisco
Published: December 2023

Os nódulos de Schmorl (NS) são identificados por uma depressão na superfície do corpo vertebral e afetam, com maior frequência, a região inferior da coluna torácica e lombar, sendo comum em populações atuais e do passado. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo cardinal a estimativa da prevalência de NS numa amostra 128 indivíduos adultos (81 do sexo feminino e 47 do masculino) pertencentes à Colecção de Esqueletos Identificados Século XXI (Departamento de Ciências da Vida, Universidade de Coimbra). Adicionalmente, pretende-se demarcar a sua distribuição anatómica na coluna vertebral, e averiguar possíveis vínculos com o sexo biológico e a idade à morte. Foi registada uma prevalência total de 61,7%, a mesma para ambos os sexos. A idade à morte dos indivíduos com NS (média = 80,7 anos; DP = 8,1) é praticamente idêntica à dos indivíduos sem NS (média = 81,7 anos; DP = 9,9). Não foram encontradas, portanto, associações entre a presença de NS e o sexo biológico ou a idade à morte. A maioria das lesões, frequentemente localizadas no centro dos corpos vertebrais, foi classificada como severa. As vértebras mais afetadas foram a L1 (3,0%), a L2 (2,9%), bem como a T11 e a T12 (ambas com 2,8%). De fato, a região toracolombar foi a mais afetada, possivelmente devido à sobrecarga de forças, à amplitude de movimentos e à menor espessura do disco intervertebral nessa região da coluna vertebral, bem como às limitações biomecânicas associadas à postura bípede.
Musicoterapia y autismo: apuntes para su comprensión en clave didáctica
Authors: Rabal Millán Miguel
Published: December 2023

El siguiente artículo pretende visualizar la musicoterapia y alguna de sus claves didácticas para optimizar el aprendizaje significativo de discentes con Necesidades Educativas Especiales, más concretamente, en alumnado con autismo. Abordaremos el concepto de musicoterapia y sus modelos más relevantes, adentrándonos en los beneficios de la música como herramienta facilitadora de  habilidades sociales, comunicativas y de comportamiento en alumnado con autismo, así como la importancia de la relación Musicoterapeuta-alumno y sus recursos en el aula.
New Perspectives for Cultural Heritage The Role of Digital Architects and Virtual Reality
Authors: Varinlioglu Güzden
Published: December 2023

This paper explores the role of "digital architects" in the production of knowledge related to cultural heritage. It delves into the potential contribution of architects in developing a metaverse that represents past societies, creating a persistent and shared 3D virtual space within the evolving internet. The study aims to enhance our understanding of the relationship between physical and virtual spaces in the interpretation of cultural heritage and to investigate how interactive experiences impact individuals' perceptions and comprehension of space and heritage. Two case studies are provided to comprehensively demonstrate the challenges and benefits of digital tools in designing architectural heritage projects. By exploring these tools and fostering collaboration between digital architects and digital tools, the projects aim to raise public awareness regarding architectural heritage, facilitating a deeper understanding of the past and its relevance to the present.
Collaborations Informing Collective Practice A Conversation with Fosbury Architecture
Authors: Carnelli Elettra
Published: December 2023

In this interview, the author explores the emergence of horizontally organized architectural collectives challenging traditional working methods and structures in conversation with Claudia Mainardi and Giacomo Ardesio from Fosbury Architecture, who share their experiences as a collective and reflect the impact of collaborations on their practice.
Palladio, the Computer Program Source Code and Architectural Principles
Authors: Miranda Carranza Pablo
Published: December 2023

In 1992 MIT Press published "Possible Palladian Villas (Plus a Few Instructively Impossible Ones)", the result of the chance collaboration between Richard Freedman, an undergraduate majoring in computer science, and George Hersey, Professor of Art History at Yale. The book described their findings while writing the software called /Palladio/, which was included in a floppy disc accompanying the book. This paper looks also at the role of the third partner in this collaboration, the computer, and how, in its capacity to impersonate Palladio, it reproduced but also challenged many of the myths and even some of the anxieties of twentieth century architecture.
Experiencias bio/epistémicas infantiles en contextos rurales-indígenas y urbanos-México. Indicios descolonizadores
Authors: Medina-Melgarejo Patricia , Sánchez-Linares Roberto , Jiménez Reina Felipe
Published: December 2023

En este trabajo se presenta una investigación cualitativa sobre los contornos de las experiencias de infancias en contextos rural-indígena y urbanos en México, creando relatos en diálogo, producto de diferentes registros gráficos y de infancias evocadas. Nuestra intención se centra en indagar acerca de los procesos de las experiencias rural y urbana a partir de los elementos cualitativos que las configuran, como forma de concebir a los mundos de vida de los niños, desde un análisis procesual contrastivo-comparativo, a partir del análisis de los referentes sobre la naturaleza y la vida (bio/epistémicos), presentes en sus experiencias en tres elementos-indicios-concepciones: visibilidad y sus fronteras: calle y veredas; el agua; el cielo; y, elementos que configuran las experiencias infantiles y que se interrelacionan con procesos de reproducción de patrones moderno-coloniales. Al cierre se invita a una reflexión filosófico-política descolonizadora.
Plataformas digitales educativas y escolarización: Nuevos retos y alternativas hacia la equidad educativa y los derechos de la infancia
Authors: Rivera-Vargas Pablo , Parcerisa Lluis , Fardella Carla
Published: December 2023

Este artículo introduce el presente número especial, que explora y analiza el impacto del desarrollo, la distribución y el uso de plataformas digitales en contextos educativos. Para una comprensión global, el artículo se ha organizado en tres secciones. La primera parte esboza las preocupaciones que motivaron a los editores invitados, presentando el marco conceptual, social, histórico y actual, y poniendo el foco en el actual debate sobre la equidad y la inclusión digital en educación, en un contexto dominado por las grandes corporaciones tecnológicas. La segunda sección describe los ocho artículos, los cuales están distribuidos en dos ejes: revisión teórica y empírica. Por último, la tercera parte sintetiza las consideraciones derivadas de las contribuciones incluidas, las cuales intengran aportaciones de diversas geografías y tradiciones. Esta colección pone de manifiesto la tensión entre innovación digital e inclusión social en educación, subrayando la necesidad de promover iniciativas que favorezcan el uso de plataformas digitales centradas en la gobernanza de los datos por parte de las comunidades educativas, la protección de la privacidad de los usuarios y la diversidad de acceso a la información, y alternativas hacia la equidad educativa y los derechos de la infancia.
Роль гендера и гендерных стереотипов в восприятии учебной нагрузки и вовлеченности студентов математических и инженерных направлений подготовки
Authors: Малошонок Наталья Геннадьевна
Published: December 2023

Гендерная диспропорция на математических и инженерных направлениях подготовки представляет собой важную проблему не только потому, что приводит к негативным социально-экономическим последствиям, но и потому, что может снижать качество студенческого опыта девушек, оказавшихся в меньшинстве при обучении на данных специальностях. Эмпирические свидетельства об усердии и вовлеченности девушек на образовательных программах с мужским доминированием противоречивы. Поэтому в данной статье изучаются гендерные различия в восприятии учебной нагрузки и студенческой вовлеченности на математических и инженерных направлениях подготовки, а также взаимосвязь приверженности гендерному стереотипу о лучших математических способностях юношей с рассматриваемыми показателями. Выборку составили студенты математических и инженерно-технических направлений подготовки, на момент опроса обучавшихся в 401 российском вузе (N = 4311). Было обнаружено, что девушки в большей мере склонны называть свою учебную нагрузку высокой, особенно если они считают, что их преподаватели подвержены гендерному стереотипу. Также они более прилежно учатся и в среднем сильнее вовлечены в работу класса, чем юноши. Однако наличие гендерного стереотипа у самих девушек и у их преподавателей негативно взаимосвязано с показателями студенческой вовлеченности.
Благодарность. Исследование выполнено на средства гранта Российского научного фонда No 22-28-00882 (https://rscf.ru/project/22-28-00882/).
Методологические аспекты экспертных интервью: подходы, возможности и ограничения
Authors: Чернова Жанна Владимировна
Published: December 2023

Статья посвящена методологическим особенностям экспертных интервью как самостоятельного метода качественных исследований. Ее цель — привлечь внимание к специфике использования данного инструмента сбора эмпирических данных в социальных исследованиях. Популярность этого исследовательского метода, особенно при проведении прикладных исследований, связана с его универсальностью, позволяющей получить доступ как к «объективным» фактам, так и к некодифицированному знанию, индивидуальному мнению и опыту информанта. Автор статьи обсуждает методологические вопросы, касающиеся интервьюирования экспертов в административном контексте. Такой формат организации и проведения интервью с экспертами по должности в ситуации высокой организационной подотчетности накладывает определенные особенности как на саму процедуру использования метода, так и на последующую аналитическую работу исследователя.
В начале статьи вводится понятие экспертного интервью, его отличий от элитного и ординарного. Далее представлены сложившиеся подходы к типизации экспертного интервью (исследовательское, интерпретативное, систематическое и проблемно-ориентированное) на основе получаемого типа экспертного знания (техническое, процессное и интерпретативное). Затем показаны возможности применения экспертных интервью на разных этапах исследовательского цикла. Особое внимание уделено трем характерным трудностям, с которыми исследователь сталкивается в ходе подготовки и проведения интервью с экспертом (особенности взаимодействия между интервьюером и информантом, которые необходимо учитывать при разработке исследовательского дизайна). В заключении суммируются преимущества и ограничения этого метода сбора эмпирических данных.
Calcitriol and Punica Granatum Extract Concomitantly Attenuate Cardiomyopathy of Diabetic Mother Rats and Their Neonates via Activation of Raf/MEK/ERK Signalling and Mitigation of Apoptotic Pathways
Authors: El-Mansi Ahmed A. , Al-Kahtani M. A.
Published: December 2023

We investigated the detrimental effects of diabetes on myocardium of pregestational streptozotocin (STZ)-diabetic mother rats and their neonates via evaluations of oxidative redox, inflammatory and apoptotic pathways, also aiming to characterize whether calcitriol and/or pomegranate peel extract confer myocardial protection in hyperglycaemic dams and their foetuses via modulation of the Raf/ MEK/ERK cascade. Sixty Sprague-Dawley female rats were randomized into five groups (N = 12): control, diabetic, diabetic treated with calcitriol and/or pomegranate peel extract (PPE), and mated with non-diabetic healthy males. After confirmation of pregnancy, treatments were kept until gestational day (E-18). Serum and cardiac tissues of mothers and foetuses were collected and processed for biochemical, histopathological, and molecular assessments. We observed that, compared to the control, diabetic mothers showed dramatically increased hyperglycaemia and hyperlipidaemia associated with decreased myocardial functions and disrupted maternal performance. Also, diabetic mothers and their neonates exhibited elevated levels of myocardial injury (troponin I, endothelin 1, creatine kinase-MB, lactate dehydrogenase), with increased pro-inflammatory cytokines (interleukin 1, interleukin 1β, transforming growth factor β) and oxidative redox. Concurrently, the MAPK pathway was significantly down-regulated with increased myocardial apoptotic activity. Furthermore, mRNA expression of angiogenic and fibrotic markers was significantly increased. Paradoxically, calcitriol and/or pomegranate peel extract alleviated these diabetic myocardial insults and normalized the aforementioned assayed parameters. Our findings hypothesized that calcitriol and/or pomegranate peel extract exerted cardioameliorative impacts due to their unique anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties, and thus may be a promising treatment that directly targets the secondary myocardial complications of diabetes in dams and their offspring.
Czy Polakom grozi segregacja sanitarna?
Authors: Mazurek Agata
Published: December 2023

Podjęte rozważania dotyczyły możliwości wprowadzenia segregacji sanitarnej w Polsce. Zjawisko to jako jedna z metod walki z COVID-19 jest powszechnie stosowane w wielu europejskich krajach, jednak w naszym państwie, do tej pory, nie wprowadzono wymogu okazywania się paszportem covidowym przy wstępie do miejsc rozrywki, kultury, spotkań towarzyskich czy miejsc pracy. Celem artykułu było potwierdzenie, tudzież falsyfikacja postawionej hipotezy, że zjawisko segregacji obecnie nam nie zagraża. Praca oparta jest na analizie sytuacji polityczno-prawnej w państwie oraz przypadków, w których podjęto próby zastosowania segregacji sanitarnej, bądź jej elementów, zarówno w instytucjach państwowych, jak i prywatnych przedsiębiorstwach. Wyniki analiz jednoznacznie wskazują, że w Polsce nie ma realnego zagrożenia rychłym wprowadzeniem segregacji sanitarnej. Rozwiązania takie są blokowane przez obowiązujące przepisy prawa, negatywną opinię publiczną, niepewność co do skuteczności oraz podziały i niezgodności wśród polityków.
Optimal layout scheme design of distribution network micro PMU based on information entropy theory
Authors: Yang Chen , Dong Xiaofeng , Zhu Qiong , Zhou Li , Li Junting
Published: December 2023

This paper proposes a design method of distribution network micro PMU optimal layout scheme based on information entropy theory, realizes the optimal configuration of distribution network micro PMU, accurately reflects the operation status of distribution network, and ensures the smooth operation of power system. On the premise that the number of PMUs is the least and the distribution network is completely observable, the dynamic characteristics of uncertain nodes such as distributed generation in the distribution network and the existing traditional measurement equipment and measurement information are comprehensively considered, and the information entropy theory is used to measure and evaluate the uncertainty of the distribution network. The distribution network micro PMU distribution point set taking into account the network uncertainty is selected based on the information entropy evaluation method. In the round by round iterative solution, greedy algorithm is used to select the node with the lowest distribution network uncertainty from the existing network nodes in each round as the installation node of the distribution network micro PMU, and obtain the installation node set of the micro PMU, so as to complete the design of the distribution network micro PMU optimal layout scheme. The experiment shows that the optimal distribution network micro PMU layout scheme designed by this method can effectively realize the optimal configuration of PMU, and can realize the full observability of the distribution network with a small number of PMU configurations.
The development of syntactic complexity of Chinese JFL learners based on Mean Dependency Distance and Mean Hierarchical Distance
Authors: Yang Xiaomin , Li Wenping
Published: December 2023

Mean dependency distance (MDD) and mean hierarchical distance (MHD) are two linguistic measures used in dependency syntax studies to investigate the syntactic features of compositions written by English as a foreign language (EFL) learners. However, their applicability and validity in differentiating proficiency levels and genre effects among Japanese as a foreign language (JFL) learners remain unknown. This study uses a longitudinal dataset that tracks 110 Chinese JFL learners over 12 months and examines their syntactic development as well as the effects of genres. The results indicate that both MDD and MHD effectively capture developmental and genre effects; moreover, both measures show significantly higher values in argumentative writing than narrative writing. However, the extent of genre effects over time is not the same in MDD and MHD. The findings provide new insights into the developmental characteristics of JFL learners’ interlanguage and may contribute to evaluating syntactic complexity and developing automatic evaluation systems.
Hebrew offensive language taxonomy and dataset
Authors: Liebeskind Chaya , Vanetik Natalia , Litvak Marina
Published: December 2023

This paper introduces a streamlined taxonomy for categorizing offensive language in Hebrew, addressing a gap in the literature that has, until now, largely focused on Indo-European languages. Our taxonomy divides offensive language into seven levels (six explicit and one implicit level). We based our work on the simplified offensive language (SOL) taxonomy introduced in (Lewandowska-Tomaszczyk et al. 2021a) hoping that our adjustment of SOL to the Hebrew language will be capable of reflecting the unique linguistic and cultural nuances of Hebrew. The study involves both linguistic and cultural analysis beyond Natural Language Processing (NLP). We employed manual linguistic analysis to understand the nuances of offensive language in Hebrew.

An accompanying dataset, gathered on Twitter and manually curated by human annotators, is described in detail. This dataset was constructed to both validate the taxonomy and serve as a foundation for future research on offensive language detection and analysis in Hebrew. Preliminary analysis of the dataset reveals intriguing patterns and distributions, underscoring the complexity and specificity of offensive expressions in the Hebrew language.

The aim of our work is to capture the complexity and specificity of offensive expressions in Hebrew beyond what automated NLP methods alone can provide. Our findings highlight the significance of considering linguistic and cultural variations when researching and correcting abusive language online. We believe that our streamlined taxonomy and associated dataset will be crucial in improving research in Hebrew language sociocultural studies, natural language processing, and offensive language detection. Our study also makes a substantial contribution to the study of low-resource languages and can be used as a model for future research on other languages.
First records of Lowland Paca (Cuniculus paca) in the Paraguayan Chaco
Authors: Laino Rafaela , Musalem Karim , Weiler Andrea , Valiente Estefania , Chavez Karen , Ramos Yolanda , Zaldivar Belén , Salinas Patricia , Owen Robert D.
Published: December 2023

We report the first records of Cuniculus paca for the Chaco or Western Region of Paraguay. The evidence consists of 18 records (63 photos and 12 videos) obtained through a camera trap located in a riparian forest of the Humid Chaco. The species showed solitary and nocturnal behavior and appeared near a stream that flows into the Paraguay River.
Crystal structure of 3-(tert-butyldiphenylsilyl)-1-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-2,2-diphenylpropan-1-ol, C37H36Cl2OSi
Authors: Zhang Shu-Liang , Zhou Zhao-Zhao , Chen Xi
Published: December 2023

C37H36Cl2OSi, monoclinic P21/n (no. 14), a = 10.4363(14) Å, b = 17.128(2) Å, c = 17.875(3) Å, β = 90.934(2)°, V = 3194.8(8) Å3, Z = 4, R

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(F) = 0.0491, wR

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(F
2) = 0.1449, T = 296.15 K.
Research on AFM tip-related nanofabrication of two-dimensional materials
Authors: Li Meng , Xun Kexin , Zhu Xinang , Liu Di , Liu Xi , Jin Xiaoshi , Wu Meile
Published: December 2023

With the great success of graphene, two-dimensional (2D) materials, thanks to their fascinating electronic and optoelectronic properties, have aroused extensive attention among the scientific community. Broad research efforts have proven the enormous potential of 2D materials in optoelectronics, electrochemistry, spintronics, energy storage, catalysis, biomedicine, and many other fields. Driven by the promising applications of 2D materials, there has been an emerging trend toward nanofabricating 2D materials with customized parameters, which are essential for tailor-making controllable artificial nanostructures used in building sophisticated 2D material systems. As the most commonly used solid probe lithography technique, atomic force microscopy (AFM) integrates visualization and multi-mode fabrication within one system, demonstrating its superior capability in the nanofabrication of 2D materials. In view of this, in this review article, we offer a brief introduction to how AFM nanofabrication works and the classification of AFM nanofabrication techniques by the tip-sample surface interaction. Following that, we discuss the results of 2D material nanofabrication by mechanical, thermal, electrical, and other AFM techniques in which external stimulations are applied on special AFM probes.