bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Batıl İtikatlarla Savaşın Edebî Cephesi: Kılıçzâde Hakkı’nın Hikâyeleri
Authors: Özen Tuğba
Published: March 2024

Yazar, gazeteci, milletvekili ve Batıcılık fikrinin savunucusu Kılıçzâde Hakkı (öl. 1960), Türk düşünce tarihinde önemli bir yere sahiptir. Kılıçzâde, yazılarında devletin ilerlemesi için yapılması gerekenleri ismiyle müsemma şekilde savaşırcasına anlatır. Yazar hakkındaki çalışmaların ekserisi kitapları ve makaleleri hakkındadır. Oysa Kılıçzâde Hakkı, gerilemenin en büyük sebebi olarak gördüğü batıl inançlarla savaşını, kurgusal zemine taşıyarak hikâyeleştirmiştir. Kılıçzâde hakkındaki çalışmalarda söz konusu hikâyelere değinilmekle birlikte ayrıntılı bir değerlendirme yapılmamıştır. Bu makalede Kılıçzâde Hakkı’nın İçtihad ve Hürriyet-i Fikriyye dergilerinde yayımlanan sekiz hikâyesi incelenmiştir. Yazarın hikâyelerinde batıl gördüğü, dinî ve toplumsal inanışlarla olan mücadelesi dikkat çekmektedir. Çalışmanın amacı makalelerinde de benzer konuları işleyen Kılıçzâde’nin fikrî eserlerinde başlattığı mücadelesini fiktif yapıya taşıdığını göstermek, yazarın düşüncelerini açıklamada kurguyu kullanılışını örneklendirmektir. Çalışmanın yöntemi şu aşamalarda ilerlemiştir: yazarın hikâyeleri tespit edilmiş, Latin alfabesine aktarılmış, makaleleriyle hikâyeleri arasındaki benzer noktalar bulunmuştur. Bu dikkatle çalışma üç başlık altında ele alınmıştır. Söz konusu sekiz hikâyeden evlilik hakkındakiler “Dest-i İzdivaca Talip miyiz?”, toplumdaki dindarlık ve dinsizlik algısının eleştirildiği hikâyeler “Dinsizlik Alametleri”, Yunus Hoca hakkındaki hikâyeler ise “Sahte Softalığın Simgesi: Yunus Hoca” başlıkları altında değerlendirilmiştir. Kılıçzâde Hakkı’nın aile mefhumuna büyük kıymet verdiğini yazılarından takip etmek mümkündür. “Dest-i İzdivaca Talip miyiz?” başlığı altında işlenen hikâyelerde düğün eğlenceleri, eşlerin birbirini tanıyarak evlenmelerinin önemi, evlenme ve boşanma işlemlerinin nasıl olması gerektiği, örnek aile temsili ele alınır. “Dinsizlik Alametleri” başlığında incelenen hikâyelerde ise toplum tarafından dinsizlik yaftasına maruz kalan ailelerin dine dair tutumu işlenmiştir. Sahte softalarla pek çok cephede savaşmayı kendine görev edinen Kılıçzâde Hakkı, bu savaşını kurguya taşımıştır. Makalenin üçüncü kısmı “Sahte Softalığın Simgesi: Yunus Hoca”nın maceralarının anlatıldığı üç hikâyeden müteşekkildir.Yunus Hoca üzerinden din adamı vasfına talip ve sahip kişilerde bulunmaması gereken özelliklerin anlatıldığı hikâyelerin ilkinde Yunus Hoca’nın ataları; ikincisinde medrese talebeliği, üçüncüsünde bir kadınla giriştiği münakaşa tahkiye edilir. Bu değerlendirmeler ışığında Kılıçzâde Hakkı’nın hikâyelerinin aile ve din mefhumları üzerinde yoğunlaştığı görülmüştür. Bununla birlikte Kılıçzâde’nin fikrî eserlerindeki meseleleri, fiktif yapıda da işlediği ve Batıl itikatlarla bir de edebiyat cephesinde savaştığı anlaşılmıştır.
Manevi İçerikli Gelişim Destek Programının Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu Olan Çocuk Sahibi Ebeveynlerin Umutsuzluk, Dini Başa Çıkma ve Psikolojik İyi Oluş Düzeylerine Etkisinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Duran Mehmet Emrullah
Published: March 2024

Bu araştırmanın amacı Manevi İçerikli Gelişim Destek Programı’nın otizmli çocuğu olan ebeveynlerin umutsuzluk, dini başa çıkma ve psikolojik iyi oluş düzeylerine etkisinin nicel ve nitel yöntemler aracılığıyla incelenmesidir. Çalışma karma model araştırma desenlerinden olan açıklayıcı sıralı desene göre tasarlanmıştır. Araştırmanın bağımsız değişkeni Manevi İçerikli Gelişim Destek Programı iken bağımlı değişkenleri ise otizm spektrum bozukluğu olan çocuk sahibi ebeveynlerin umutsuzluk, dinî başa çıkma ve psikolojik iyi oluş düzeyleridir. Bağımlı değişkenlerden olan umutsuzluk düzeyi “Beck Umutsuzluk Ölçeği” dinî başa çıkma “Kısa Dinî Başa Çıkma Ölçeği” psikolojik iyi oluş “Psikolojik İyi Oluş Ölçeği” ile ölçülmüştür. Araştırmanın başlangıç aşamasında deney ve kontrol gruplarına ön test olarak umutsuzluk, dini başa çıkma ve psikolojik iyi oluş ölçekleri uygulanmıştır. Ölçeklerin uygulanmasından sonra deney grubunda bulunan otizm spektrum bozukluğu olan çocuk sahibi ebeveynlere haftada bir kez 100 dakikadan oluşan 10 oturumluk “Manevi İçerikli Gelişim Destek Programı” on hafta boyunca uygulanırken kontrol grubuna ise hiçbir işlem uygulanmamıştır. Program uygulandıktan sonra hem deney hem kontrol grubu katılımcılarına son test olarak umutsuzluk, dinî başa çıkma ve psikolojik iyi oluş ölçekleri uygulanmıştır. Ulaşılan verilerin analizinde SPSS 25 paket programı aracılığıyla parametrik olmayan Mann-Whitney U Testi ve Wilcoxon İşaretli Sıralar Testi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada elde edilen bulgulara göre Manevi İçerikli Gelişim Destek Programı’na katılan deney grubu otizmli çocuk sahibi ebeveynlerin umutsuzluk ve olumsuz dinî başa çıkma düzeylerinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düzeyde bir azalış, olumlu dinî başa çıkma ve psikolojik iyi oluş düzeylerinde ise istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düzeyde bir artış gerçekleştiği tespit edilmiştir. Manevi İçerikli Gelişim Destek Programı uygulanmayan kontrol grubundaki ebeveynlerin umutsuzluk, olumlu dinî başa çıkma, olumsuz dinî başa çıkma ve psikolojik iyi oluş düzeylerinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir değişme olmadığı bulgulanmıştır. Ayrıca kontrol grubuna göre deney grubundaki ebeveynlerin umutsuzluk ve olumsuz dinî başa çıkma düzeylerinde düşüş, olumlu dinî başa çıkma ve psikolojik iyi oluş düzeylerinde ise yükseliş olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Neurobusiness: Técnicas de rejuvenescimento para uma melhor performance nos negócios
Authors: Avila Elodia , Agrela Rodrigues Fabiano de Abreu
Published: March 2024

O neurobusiness, por ser uma ferramenta de melhora nos negócios e como também contribuinte para o desenvolvimento neural, quando associado a práticas de rejuvenescimento, pode proporcionar  um maior desenvolvimento no ambiente corporativo e dos negócios. Neste estudo foi realizado um levantamento bibliográfico sobre os benefícios do neurobusiness e da longevidade saudável, bem como uma  análise acerca da possível associação entre ambas e como podem contribuir através do rejuvenescimento como técnica de melhoria dos negócios.  Através dos estudos descritos, é possível identificar que as técnicas adjuvantes de rejuvenescimento e longevidade adotadas por pessoas da terceira idade são bastante semelhantes às técnicas descritas na neurociência através do neurobusiness.
A Comprehensive 3-Steps Methodology for Vibration-based Fault Detection, Diagnosis and Localization in Rotating Machines
Authors: Almutairi Khalid M. , Sinha Jyoti K.
Published: March 2024

In any industry, it is the requirement to know whether the machine is healthy or not to operate machine further. If the machine is not healthy then what is the fault in the machine and then finally its location. The paper is proposing a 3-steps methodology for the machine fault diagnosis to meet the industrial requirements to aid the maintenance activity.  The Step-1 identifies whether machine is healthy or faulty, then Step-2 detect the type of defect and finally its location in Step-3. This method is extended further from the earlier study on the 2-Steps method for the rotor defects only to the 3-Steps methodology to both rotor and bearing defects.  The method uses the optimised vibration parameters and a simple Artificial Neural Network (ANN)-based Machine Learning (ML) model from the earlier studies. The model is initially developed, tested and validated on an experimental rotating rig operating at a speed above 1st critical speed. The proposed method and model are then further validated at 2 different operating speeds, one below 1st critical speed and other above 2nd critical speeds. The machine dynamics are  expected to be significantly different at these speeds. This highlights the robustness of the proposed 3-Steps method.
 
Conflict of Interest Statement
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
Gençlik ve Spor İl Müdürlüğünde Çalışanların İş Tatmin Düzeyleri ve Örgütsel Adalet Algılarının Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Tapşın Faik Orhun , Ağralı Ermiş Sermin , Kıvanç Yeşim
Published: March 2024

Bu çalışmada, Aydın il spor müdürlüğünde çalışanların iş tatmin düzeyleri ve örgütsel adalet algılarının değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu araştırmada ilişkisel tarama deseni kullanılmıştır. Veri toplama aracı olarak, ilk bölümde araştırmacılar tarafından geliştirilen kişisel bilgi formu, ikinci bölümde Niehoff ve Moorman (1993) tarafından geliştirilen, Türkçe uyarlaması Yıldırım (2007) tarafından yapılan Örgütsel Adalet Ölçeği, üçüncü bölümde Brayfield ve Rothe (1951) tarafından geliştirilen, Judge vd. (1998) tarafından kısa formu dönüştürülen, Türkçe uyarlaması Keser ve Bilir (2019) tarafından yapılan İş Tatmini Ölçeği oluşturmuştur. Veriler Google Formlar üzerinden ulaştırılmış ve araştırmada gönüllülük esas alınmıştır. Toplamda 109 katılımcıya ulaşılmıştır. Verilerin analizi kısmında ise SPSS 25.0 paket programı kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde basıklık ve çarpıklık verilerine bakılarak normal dağılım gösterdikleri tespit edilmiştir. Veriler normal dağıldığından dolayı ikili karşılaştırmalar için t-testi ve üç ve üçten fazla karşılaştırmalar için Anova testi kullanılmıştır. Ölçekler arasındaki ilişkiye yönelik yapılan korelasyon analizi sonucunda örgütsel adalet ve alt boyutları ile iş tatmini arasına pozitif yönlü ve anlamlı bir ilişki görülmüştür. Örgütsel adaletin iş tatmini üzerinde etkisinin belirlenmesi için yapılan regresyon analizinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ve pozitif bir etkisinin olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Analisis Resepsi Kelompok Pemilih Pemula Pemilu 2024 terhadap Iklan Politik Audiovisual Partai Amanat Nasional (PAN)
Authors: Haris Faisal , Azwar Azwar
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji tentang iklan politik audiovisual Partai Amanat Nasional (PAN) versi jingle yang disiarkan melalui media televisi maupun YouTube dalam menghadapi kontestasi pemilu tahun 2024. Penulis berfokus pada isi pesan politik serta gimik yang PAN tawarkan selaku produsen pesan kepada khalayak selaku konsumen pesan dalam iklan tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memaparkan bagaimana resepsi khalayak khususnya pemilih pemula pemilu tahun 2024 terhadap isi tayangan iklan politik PAN. Penulis menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan metode analisis resepsi model encoding-decoding gagasan Stuart Hall untuk dapat memahami bagaimana para informan menerima dan memaknai iklan tersebut. Hasil penelitian ini menghasilkan tiga pemaknaan utama informan terhadap iklan politik audiovisual PAN yaitu; sebagai suatu hal yang unik, sebagai suatu iklan politik penuh gimik minim gagasan dan sebagai suatu tampilan politik pragmatis. Selain itu, dalam penelitian ini juga didapatkan bahwa sejumlah informan tersebar dalam tiga posisi khalayak yakni; hegemonik dominan, negosiasi dan oposisi. Adanya perbedaan posisi tersebut karena dipengaruhi oleh latar belakang pengetahuan, pendidikan dan juga pengalaman hidup mereka.
ANALYSING STUDENTS’ MOBILITY AT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: CASE OF UKRAINIAN UNIVERSITY DURING THE WAR
Authors: Chala Nina , Pichyk Kateryna , Poddenezhnyi Oleksandr , Voropai Olga
Published: March 2024

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) often overlook the importance of systematic data collection and analysis. This oversight can obscure critical trends and decision-making insights, particularly student mobility. HEIs management may not detect the outflow of students related to academic mobility and therefore will not make timely managerial decisions. This article aims to provide guidance to university management on how data collection and analysis can improve informed decision-making, focusing on student mobility, especially in times of severe disruptions, like military conflicts. To reach this goal, desk research of previous literature was conducted to identify risks and challenges related to students’ mobility and the previous experience to address them. Secondary data analysis of student outflow at the Faculty of Economics of the National University “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy” (NaUKMA) from 2015–2022, alongside a student survey provided insights into the students’ academic mobility process dynamics. The findings demonstrate a significant outflow of students from educational programs, highlighting the opportunities and risks associated with academic mobility. Analysis of this data reveals critical insights into student motivation, which can significantly influence their decisions and behavior. Students’ mobility data analysis will instantly point out the problem to HEI management, making it possible to prevent the consequences.
Electron and Proton Energization in 3D Reconnecting Current Sheets in Semirelativistic Plasma with Guide Magnetic Field
Authors: Werner Gregory R. , Uzdensky Dmitri A.
Published: March 2024

Using 3D particle-in-cell simulation, we characterize energy conversion, as a function of guide magnetic field, in a thin current sheet in semirelativistic plasma, with relativistic electrons and subrelativistic protons. There, magnetic reconnection, the drift-kink instability (DKI), and the flux-rope kink instability all compete and interact in their nonlinear stages to convert magnetic energy to plasma energy. We compare fully 3D simulations with 2D in two different planes to isolate reconnection and DKI effects. In zero guide field, these processes yield distinct energy conversion signatures: ions gain more energy than electrons in 2Dxy (reconnection), while the opposite is true in 2Dyz (DKI), and the 3D result falls in between. The flux-rope instability, which occurs only in 3D, allows more magnetic energy to be released than in 2D, but the rate of energy conversion in 3D tends to be lower. Increasing the guide magnetic field strongly suppresses DKI, and in all cases slows and reduces the overall amount of energy conversion; it also favors electron energization through a process by which energy is first stored in the motional electric field of flux ropes before energizing particles. Understanding the evolution of the energy partition thus provides insight into the role of various plasma processes, and is important for modeling radiation from astrophysical sources such as accreting black holes and their jets.
Testosterone, estradiol and their ratio in male patients with acute coronary syndrome
Authors: Shishkov Savi , Hristozov Kiril , Angelov Atanas , Slavcheva Svetoslava , Bocheva Yana , Boyadzhieva Mila
Published: March 2024

The role of androgens and estrogens in cardiovascular disease is a subject of ongoing studies. Therefore, we aim to explore the association of testosterone (T), estradiol and their ratio with cardiovascular risk factors and severity of cardiac ischemia in male patients with acute coronary syndrome. (ACS) n = 72 and controls (n = 35) Lower values of both total and free T were found in the ACS group compared to controls (8.97 vs. 10.98 nmol/l, p = 0.001 for total T and 0.189 vs. 0.223 nmol/l, p = 0.006 for free T). Patients with myocardial infarction with ST-elevation had significantly lower T fractions compared to ACS without ST-elevation. The T to estradiol ratio was significantly lower in the ACS group compared to controls and is lowest in those with STEMI. Also, all testosterone fractions – free, bioavailable, and free T, are lower in patients with ACS compared to controls. Based on these observations a conclusion can be drawn that amore estrogenic environment is associated with ST-elevation and correlates with the severity of ACS in male patients.
Well-posedness and order preservation for neutral type stochastic differential equations of infinite delay with jumps
Authors: Zhu Yongxiang , Zhu Min
Published: March 2024

In this work, we are concerned with the order preservation problem for multidimensional neutral type stochastic differential equations of infinite delay with jumps under non-Lipschitz conditions. By using a truncated Euler-Maruyama scheme and adopting an approximation argument, we have developed the well-posedness of solutions for a class of stochastic functional differential equations which allow the length of memory to be infinite, and the coefficients to be non-Lipschitz and even unbounded. Moreover, we have extended some existing conclusions on order preservation for stochastic systems to a more general case. A pair of examples have been constructed to demonstrate that the order preservation need not hold whenever the diffusion term contains a delay term, although the jump-diffusion coefficient could contain a delay term.
Evaluation the kinetic of peroxide and hexanal formation in ascorbyl palmitate incorporated sunflower oil during accelerated oxidation
Authors: Kavran P. , Yücel T. , Bakkalbaşı E. , Güleç H.A. , Cavidoğlu İ.
Published: March 2024

The effects of temperature (40-80 °C), time (0-28 days), and different concentrations (0-1000 mg/kg) of ascorbyl palmitate (AP) on peroxide value, conjugated diene, triene acids and hexanal contents in sunflower oil kept under accelerated oxidation conditions have been evaluated. Samples with added AP showed lower peroxide values and hexanal contents than their counterparts without AP. While with increasing temperature, the reaction orders for peroxide formation reduced from first to zero order, those for hexanal formation were found to be first order under different experimental conditions. AP reduced the reaction rate constant for peroxide and hexanal formation. The activation energy required for peroxide and hexanal formation ranged from 14.64-89.40 and 1.62-12.14 kJ/mol K, respectively. 400 mg/kg AP, providing the highest activation energies for peroxide and hexanal formation, was found to be the best concentration to enhance the oxidative stability of sunflower oil under defined conditions.
Investigation of the bond properties between hybrid fiberreinforced concrete and BFRP bars after exposure to high temperature
Authors: Liu Zhenrong , Liu Huaxin , Xu Weixing , Liu Beibei , Zhong Yue , Geng Jian , Liu Genjin
Published: March 2024

This research investigated the bond properties at high temperatures and with hybrid fiber addition between basalt fiber reinforced polymer (BFRP) bars and hybrid fiber-reinforced concrete (HFRC). The tensile strength and appearance morphology of BFRP bars were analyzed. Used scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to examine the microscopic morphology and used the bond-slip constitutive model to fit the bond-slip curves. When BFRP bars after exposed to 300 °C, their tensile strength dropped by 42%. With the increasing temperature, the bond strength and stiffness of normal concrete (NC) specimens decreased by 27.3 % and 67.5 %, respectively, while HFRC specimens decreased by 20.8 % and 55 %, respectively. Hybrid fibers increased the bond strength and stiffness of HFRC specimens by 27.1 % and 49.1 %, respectively. The best fitting models were the Malvar model and the Continuous Curve model.
Ces Rois mages venus d’Occident
Authors: Beaud Mathieu
Published: March 2024

Que dire encore aujourd'hui des Rois mages que nous reconnaissons sans difficulté en tête de caravanes chargées des richesses de l'Orient ? Et si ces Rois mages étaient en réalité venus d’Occident ? Si les Mages avaient été couronnés non dans leurs lointaines contrées, mais dans les royaumes de l’Europe féodale ? Le livre propose de suivre le voyage des Mages à travers une tradition plus que millénaire, jusque dans les sculptures, peintures murales et vitraux des églises des Xe-XIIe siècles. À une étape de ce voyage, les magiciens païens ont reçu le plus haut insigne qui soit, la couronne royale. C’est en tant que rois et mages qu’ils prennent corps dans les consciences et dans les arts. En scrutant toutes les modifications des images dans le temps, des plus remarquables aux plus inaperçues, et en les étudiant à la lumière des textes, du rituel et de la place des décors dans l’architecture, l’auteur invite à sonder l’imaginaire de la société féodale pour découvrir ce qui fascine les populations de ce temps chez ces trois hommes. La réponse ne se trouve ni en Orient ni dans les récits légendaires mais dans la signification de leur acte de charité : un don à un enfant qui est une offrande à Dieu.
Design and Analysis of a Hybrid Renewable Energy System (HRES) With a Z-Source Converter for Reliable Grid Integration
Authors: Santhoshi B. Kavya , Sundaram K. Mohana , Naidu K. Bapayya
Published: March 2024

Integrating the renewable source is the biggest challenge faced because of its uncertainty. The primary issues involved in integration of renewable include power flow control, voltage control, and power quality and energy management. In this work a hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) is proposed. It comprises of a PV system and WECS with a battery for energy storage. The charging/discharging behavior of the battery is monitored, so that efficient energy management is accomplished. A suitable power electronic converter is necessary to ease both the operations of wind energy system and the PV system. Z-Source converter (ZSC) is utilized to analyze the performance of the HRES and the simulation results prove that the performance of the HRES is satisfactory in terms of reliability and quality of power delivered.
High Performance Triboelectric Energy Harvester: Design and Optimization Using GA and Cuttle Fish Algorithm
Authors: Thulasi V. , Lakshmi P. , Vaishba A.
Published: March 2024

As the world is on rapid progression, energy production and consumption are perpetual in our daily existence. Since batteries have contributed to progress, it is critical to address the ecological sustainable development issues associated with their manufacturing, consumption, and disposal. By leveraging easily available sources and lowering demand for non-renewable energy, energy harvesting devices contribute to a more sustainable and resilient energy ecology. There are various methods to generate energy, but over the years triboelectric nanogenerators have emerged as new energy harvesting technique. In this work, Contact-Separation mode TriboElectric Energy Harvester (CS-TENG) is designed by using COMSOL MULTIPHYSICS software and geometric parameter of TENG is optimized using genetic algorithm (GA) and cuttlefish algorithm (CFA). CS-TENG's performance in output is analyzed and compared to both unoptimized and optimized TENG. In comparison to others, the cuttle fish algorithm-based CS-TENG produces the highest output power of 2653 µW.
Impact of Electronic Power Aging on Implantable Antennas
Authors: Kaliappan Seeniappan , Muthukannan M. , Krishnakumari A. , Socrates S.
Published: March 2024

This study investigates the impact of electronic power aging on implantable antennas, with a specific focus on the leakage current characteristics of high-voltage (HV) armature winding. The research explores how vibrations generated by the electrostatic field during the operation of HV motors can lead to degradation in these antennas, a phenomenon analogous to slot partial discharge (PD) in series motors. The study delves into how increased melt temperature, due to inrush current or insufficient thermal efficiency, exacerbates this degradation. To simulate electronic aging, several discharge bar systems were used to observe the development of slot PD and the effects of aging factors on these characteristics, offering insights applicable to implantable antennas. Motor stator plates, akin to components in implantable antennas, were subjected to extended exposure at elevated temperatures, up to three times the nominal line voltage of 7 kV, to mimic aging conditions.
Leadership Skills in Disruptive and Uncertain Environments
Authors: Petrova Elitsa
Published: March 2024

Leadership is as old as humanity itself, universal and inevitable. An individual throughout his or her whole development strives to be a person who inspires others to follow him or her. Leadership is directly related to an individual's need for power, as one of the needs that must be satisfied in order for the individual to move on to the satisfaction of his/her other needs, in order to feel complete, approved, and followed by other people. In the theory of the matter, and perhaps soon in practice, there will no longer be told about ruler and subordinates, but of leader and followers, and there lies the key to understanding a leadership like a purely human ability to inspire people. The chapter examines leadership crisis management and crisis leadership in disruptive and uncertain environments.
Leadership Coaching and Mentorship as a Strategy for Retention
Authors: Haokip Alphonsa Diana
Published: March 2024

This chapter explores innovative strategies to empower and retain minority women in K–12 education leadership, focusing on the pivotal role of leadership coaching and mentorship. Emphasizing resilience and professional growth, the outlined implementation strategies stress planning, inclusivity, and continuous professional development. Collaborative efforts among educators, administrators, and policymakers are crucial to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Evaluation metrics, including retention rates and leadership competency development, guide continuous improvement, ensuring responsiveness to evolving educational needs. Coaching and mentorship emerge as dynamic tools, celebrating diversity and contributing to the collective success of educational institutions. Embracing these strategies and fostering a collaborative ethos is imperative for transformative change in K–12 education.
Digitalization and Its Impact on the Development of Society
Authors: Khaustova Viktoriia , Ilyash Olha , Smoliar Liubov , Bondarenko Dmytro
Published: March 2024

The research is devoted to the analysis of the essence of the concept of digitalisation and its impact on the development of the economy and society. The structure of the research consists of three stages: analysis of approaches to the interpretation of the concept of “digital economy” and the main characteristics of this concept, analysis of approaches and assessments of the impact of digitalisation and information and communication technologies (ICT) on the economic development of countries, identification of advantages and threats that digitalisation presents to society. According to the structure of the study, the essence and key characteristics of the digital economy concept have been specified; the main indices used to assess digitalization and the impact of ICT on the economic development of countries have been considered; the assessment of digitalisation of countries based on the indices has been carried out. It has been revealed that, despite the variety of methods for calculating indices of digitisation and ICT development, the leading countries have already been determined, and they have not significantly changed their positions, so the international economy continues to move towards the digital future at different rates, which, in turn, determine transformational shifts in economies of countries. The generalization of modern studies has made it possible to detect the advantages and threats (of economic, social, technological, political, and control nature) that digitalization presents. It has been proven that its influence on the development of society is contradictory. Therefore, in order to obtain benefits from the spread of digitalisation, a careful and balanced approach to the introduction of digital technologies in all spheres is necessary, taking into account the specifics of the processes taking place and the specifics of the development of countries, as well as the responsible interaction of states in controlling the spread of digital technologies.
Best Practices, Approaches, and Strategies for Humanizing Online Learning
Authors: Gurjar Nandita
Published: March 2024

This chapter focuses on best practices and strategies for humanizing online learning. The chapter explores humanizing online learning through three different lenses: culturally inclusive online course design, feminist principles and theory, and learning experience design (LXD). Although the approaches may differ, the goal is the same: designing human-centered online learning to facilitate learners accomplishing their desired goals. Best practices and strategies from each approach will be discussed to guide designers and instructors in designing the optimal learning experiences to humanize online learning. The mission is to educate and inform higher education and to support student success and retention in online learning.
Humanizing Mathematics in Online Learning Environments
Authors: Hodge-Zickerman Angie , York Cindy S.
Published: March 2024

This chapter delves into the realm of humanizing mathematics education in online learning environments. With a focus on asynchronous courses, it explores innovative strategies to infuse a humanistic approach into the teaching and learning of mathematics online. The chapter is grounded in the perspective that mathematics, often perceived as an abstract discipline, can be made more relatable and engaging through techniques that emphasize human connection and interaction. Central to the discussion are practical strategies aimed at fostering a humanizing experience in online mathematics courses. These strategies include promoting peer interaction through collaborative projects and virtual study groups, effective utilization of discussion forums for meaningful exchanges, and designing activities that encourage students to share their insights and experiences. Further, the chapter discusses how educators can actively engage with students, provide timely feedback, and build supportive relationships, thereby enhancing the sense of community and motivation in the digital classroom.
Humanizing Student Online Class Experiences
Authors: Dhonacha Siobhán Ní
Published: March 2024

To meet the urgent need for complex thinking skill acquisition and application in higher education, there is wisdom in utilizing online platforms and media, especially in an intentional online experiential learning environment delivered through an ethics of care and cultural humility lens. Typically, deep learning is intentionally nurtured and valued in higher education. Additionally, online curriculum options have become essential for both institutional and individual student survival. Consequently, honors as a discipline has the opportunity to embrace current technological realities and develop a healthy suite of online learning opportunities promoting equity, delivering a rich curriculum, critical thinking, and preparing student researchers. Humanizing the online learning space and building a pedagogy of intentional caring connections (pilina/relationships in the Hawaiian language) further invigorates classroom learning. Lessons learned can be applied in broader learning contexts.
Narciso em férias como experiência estética especular de reconhecimento: Caetano Veloso e seu corpo insubmisso
Authors: Mendes de Barros Laan , Souza Brogna Marcos Roberto
Published: March 2024

A partir de uma problematização teórico-epistemológica que articula comunicação e experiência estética, este artigo examina o documentário Narciso em férias. Em perspectiva descritiva, analítica e interpretativa, propõe-se um cotejamento entre o Brasil dos anos 1960 e de 2020. Contextos diferentes que se espelham, a ditadura militar e o governo Bolsonaro, saudosista dos anos de chumbo. Lançado como audiovisual no universo do streaming em 2020, Narciso em férias traz um fato ocorrido em 1968, que já foi retratado em livro impresso em 1997, escrito e agora narrado em frente às câmeras pelo protagonista da história (e deste artigo), Caetano Veloso, que se autointitula um Narciso. Preso pela ditadura, Caetano descobriu, às vésperas do documentário, que seu corpo dissidente foi também motivo alegado para o cárcere, um corpo descrito nos autos dos militares como “desvirilizante”, ou seja, não-másculo, que subverte os limites binários de gênero e as sexualidades normatizadas pelos padrões sociais. Um corpo que, até hoje, com mais de 80 anos de idade, continua a gerar estesia, reconhecimento e resistência.
Selected Mechanical Properties of Concrete with Regard to the Type of Steel Fibers
Authors: Gandel Radoslav
Published: March 2024

Not only in the construction industry, but also in other technical areas, efforts are being made to reduce the costs or difficulty of producing a certain product and at the same time to improve some of its properties. With the development of modern technologies come new possibilities in the development and production of such products. Fiber reinforced concrete is one of them. Fiber reinforced concrete does not fully replace reinforced concrete, but even with a reduction in price and production time, it has a certain part of the properties of reinforced concrete, which can be used for structural elements with specifically required properties. The subject of the presented paper is the testing and comparison of compressive and split tensile strength of steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) with steel fibers MasterFiber 482 with dosage 60 kg/m3 and 90 kg/m3 and SFRC with 5 different types of steel fibers with dosage 50 kg/m3, where dosage 0 kg/m3 represents ordinary portland concrete (OPC). Submitted paper is also focused on specific test methods of concrete, such as measurement of resistance to frost and defrosting chemicals and pressure water seepage.
Evaluation of the Effect of Impregnation Coatings on Concrete Protection
Authors: Sedlacek Lukáš , Fladr Josef , Broukalova Iva
Published: March 2024

The paper deals with evaluation and comparison of the effect of two substances on reduction of concrete absorbability and increasing the durability. In four tests the effect of hydrophobic impregnation of investigated substances on various properties of test specimens was examined. The penetration depth, the rate of water absorption and alkali resistance, drying ratio and weight loss after freeze-and-thaw cycles in sodium chloride solution were the followed parameters. The positive effect of both substances on the final durability of concrete was confirmed.
3D Printed Cement Composites Testing
Authors: Jancarikova Denisa , Khongova Ingrid , Bibora Petr , Szklorzova Halina
Published: March 2024

Testing of the properties of cement mortars for 3D printing has not been standardized yet. Manufacturers of dry mixes declares tensile strength and compressive strength, but these properties are determined on standard beams for cement mortars, and their values may differ from the material actually formed by the 3D printing method. Another factor affecting strength is the printing process itself, where different printing machines require different consistencies and therefore different amount of water. Last but not least, it is necessary to take into account the different properties of the printed material depending on the direction of testing. Presented article brings results of determination the compressive strength, flexural tensile strength, splitting tensile strength and uniaxial tensile strength of the cement mortar from 3D printing loaded in different directions in relation to the axis of the print and comparing them with the parameters determined on standard beams made of the same material. A commercially produced dry mixture was used. Rectangular object was printed. Before the actual printing and also the fresh mixture was taken from the print head directly into the molds for the production of standard beams 40×40×160 mm. The printed object and the beams were placed in a water environment after 24 hours and the properties were determined at the age of 28 days. Cubes with dimensions of 40×40×40 mm and beams of 40×40×160 mm were subsequently cut from the printed object. The results of the testing point to a relatively large variability of the strength characteristics not only according to the direction of the load forces, but also in different places of the printed object (samples were taken in the bottom part, in the middle and in top of the printed object). Strengths of the standard beams were significantly higher than strengths of samples cut out from 3D printed object.
Composite Conductive Carbon-Polymer Paints as a Replacement for the “Faraday Cage”
Authors: Barsukov Viacheslav , Senyk Ilona , Haliuk Borys , Kuryptia Yaroslav , Khomenko Volodymyr , Butenko Oksana , Chernysh Oksana , Makyeyeva Iryna , Suchea Mirella , Koudoumas Emmanuel
Published: March 2024

We have developed composite paint based on graphite, carbon black and some other not expensive components, which can be used as a clay court for sustainable buildings and electronic devices. This paint can reduce sufficiently the problem, which is related to the effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) on human health. Cellular and radiotelephones, as well as their broadcast antennas, especially which use of the 5G, 6G communication system, may pose a high risk of cancer, reproductive disorders, memory, cellular stress, neurological and mental disorders. The medical disorders are already often experienced by servicemen working at radar stations, observation posts and other similar facilities associated with high-frequency EMR. The effect of EMR is especially dangerous for children of preschool and school age, so, it is necessary to use similar paints first of all for such buildings. Carbon-based composite paints have been developed, which can be used as a clay court for sustainable buildings and electronic devices. This paint can reduce sufficiently the problem, which is related to the effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) on human health. Cellular and radiotelephones, as well as their broadcast antennas, especially which use of the 5G, 6G communication system, may pose a high risk of cancer, reproductive disorders, memory, cellular stress, neurological and mental disorders. The medical disorders are already often experienced by servicemen working at radar stations, observation posts and other similar facilities associated with high-frequency EMR. The effect of EMR is especially dangerous for children of preschool and school-age, so, it is necessary to use similar paints first of all for such buildings. It is also necessary to note the significant impact of EMR on electronic equipment. First of all, this is a well-known problem of providing the so-called "electronic compatibility", when simultaneously operating different electronic equipment (e.g., thermal imager and radio transmitter) interfere with each other. A number of scientific developments have been implemented and work is underway under the NATO SfS international grant in this area.
Hyponatremia: practical considerations in the acute geriatric setting
Authors: Vitali Aurora , Dini Simone , Cozza Mariagiovanna , Rossi Francesca Flavia , Boccardi Virginia , Brunori Mattia
Published: March 2024

In older adults, hyponatremia often represents a medical emergency and is frequently associated with neurological manifestations or symptomatic pictures that the clinician mistakes for other pathologies. This paper deals with some practical considerations in the assessment and management of hyponatremia in older adults in the acute care setting, following the clinical discussion that took place at the Soave (Italy) meeting convened by the scientific committee of the Italian Society of Geriatrics Hospital and Territory.
The Effect of Psychological Resilience on Cognitive Decline in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: The Korean Frailty and Aging Cohort Study
Authors: Kim Sunwoo , Won Chang Won , Kim Sunyoung , Park Jung Ha , Kim Miji , Kim Byungsung , Ryu Jihae
Published: March 2024

Background: Chronic stress is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. This study aimed to assess whether better coping with stress, as assessed using the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), is associated with slower cognitive decline in community-dwelling older adults.Methods: This study used 2018/2019 data and 2-year follow-up data from the Korean Frailty and Aging Cohort Study. Of the 3,014 total participants, we included 1,826 participants (mean age, 77.6±3.7 years, 51.9% female) who completed BRS and Korean version of the Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Battery and the Korean version of the Frontal Assessment Battery (FAB).Results: Higher BRS score at baseline was associated with a lesser decline in the Mini-Mental State Examination score over 2 years after adjusting for age, sex, years of education, smoking status, hypertension, diabetes, and depression (B, 0.175; 95% confidence interval, 0.025–0.325) for 2 years, which represents global cognitive function. Other cognitive function measurements (Word List Memory, Word List Recall, Word List Recognition, Digit Span, Trail Making Test-A, and FAB) did not change significantly with the BRS score at baseline.Conclusion: These findings suggest that better stress-coping ability, meaning faster termination of the stress response, may limit the decline in cognitive function.
Association between Combustible Cigarettes and Noncombustible Nicotine or Tobacco Products and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Based on Data from the 8th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2021
Authors: Cho Sungkwon , Park Joo-Hyun , Kim Do-Hoon , Choi Hangseok , Park Youngdoo , Kim Hyun-Jin , Lee An-Na , Shin Junghwa , Ha Jaesun
Published: March 2024

Background: Despite the increasing prevalence of anxiety disorders in Korea, there have been no nationwide studies on the association between tobacco status and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Furthermore, despite the increasing number of people using noncombustible nicotine or tobacco products (NNTPs), the association between NNTP use and GAD remains unclear. Therefore, this study investigated the association between tobacco use and GAD.Methods: This nationwide study used data from the 8th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2021) and included 5,454 adults aged ≥19 years who self-reported on the tobacco use and mental health sections. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to investigate the odds ratios (ORs) of GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 score ≥10) according to tobacco status among Korean adults. The severity of anxiety was assessed using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 scale.Results: Compared to never tobacco users, the ORs of GAD for combustible cigarette smokers and NNTP users were 2.74 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.66–4.50) and 2.11 (95% CI, 1.16–3.83), respectively. The OR of GAD for former tobacco users was 1.63 (95% CI, 0.98–2.72).Conclusion: Tobacco use (combustible cigarettes and NNTP) was positively associated with GAD. However, in former tobacco users, there was no significant association with GAD when compared with never tobacco users. Given the OR of GAD among tobacco users, it is crucial to pay attention to screening for GAD and implement appropriate early interventions.
Biologically Informed Polygenic Scores for Brain Insulin Receptor Network Are Associated with Cardiometabolic Risk Markers and Diabetes in Women
Authors: Selenius Jannica S. , Silveira Patricia P. , Bonsdorff Mikaela von , Lahti Jari , Koistinen Hannu , Koistinen Riitta , Seppälä Markku , Eriksson Johan G. , Wasenius Niko S.
Published: March 2024

Background: To investigate associations between variations in the co-expression-based brain insulin receptor polygenic score and cardiometabolic risk factors and diabetes mellitus.Methods: This cross-sectional study included 1,573 participants from the Helsinki Birth Cohort Study. Biologically informed expression-based polygenic risk scores for the insulin receptor gene network were calculated for the hippocampal (hePRS-IR) and the mesocorticolimbic (mePRS-IR) regions. Cardiometabolic markers included body composition, waist circumference, circulating lipids, insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), and insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 1 and 3 (IGFBP-1 and -3). Glucose and insulin levels were measured during a standardized 2-hour 75 g oral glucose tolerance test and impaired glucose regulation status was defined by the World Health Organization 2019 criteria. Analyzes were adjusted for population stratification, age, smoking, alcohol consumption, socioeconomic status, chronic diseases, birth weight, and leisure-time physical activity.Results: Multinomial logistic regression indicated that one standard deviation increase in hePRS-IR was associated with increased risk of diabetes mellitus in all participants (adjusted relative risk ratio, 1.17; 95% confidence interval, 1.01 to 1.35). In women, higher hePRS-IR was associated with greater waist circumference and higher body fat percentage, levels of glucose, insulin, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, apolipoprotein B, insulin, and IGFBP-1 (all P≤0.02). The mePRS-IR was associated with decreased IGF-1 level in women (P=0.02). No associations were detected in men and studied outcomes.Conclusion: hePRS-IR is associated with sex-specific differences in cardiometabolic risk factor profiles including impaired glucose regulation, abnormal metabolic markers, and unfavorable body composition in women.
A New Tool to Identify Pediatric Patients with Atypical Diabetes Associated with Gene Polymorphisms
Authors: Welsch Sophie , Harvengt Antoine , Gallo Paola , Martin Manon , Beckers Dominique , Mouraux Thierry , Seret Nicole , Lebrethon Marie-Christine , Helaers Raphaël , Brouillard Pascal , Vikkula Miikka , Lysy Philippe A.
Published: March 2024

Background: Recent diabetes subclassifications have improved the differentiation between patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes mellitus despite several overlapping features, yet without considering genetic forms of diabetes. We sought to facilitate the identification of monogenic diabetes by creating a new tool that we validated in a pediatric maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) cohort.Methods: We first created the DIAgnose MOnogenic DIAbetes (DIAMODIA) criteria based on the pre-existing, but incomplete, MODY calculator. This new score is composed of four strong and five weak criteria, with patients having to display at least one weak and one strong criterion.Results: The effectiveness of the DIAMODIA criteria was evaluated in two patient cohorts, the first consisting of patients with confirmed MODY diabetes (n=34) and the second of patients with T1DM (n=390). These DIAMODIA criteria successfully detected 100% of MODY patients. Multiple correspondence analysis performed on the MODY and T1DM cohorts enabled us to differentiate MODY patients from T1DM. The three most relevant variables to distinguish a MODY from T1DM profile were: lower insulin-dose adjusted A1c score ≤9, glycemic target-adjusted A1c score ≤4.5, and absence of three anti-islet cell autoantibodies.Conclusion: We validated the DIAMODIA criteria, as it effectively identified all monogenic diabetes patients (MODY cohort) and succeeded to differentiate T1DM from MODY patients. The creation of this new and effective tool is likely to facilitate the characterization and therapeutic management of patients with atypical diabetes, and promptly referring them for genetic testing which would markedly improve clinical care and counseling, as well.
$\theta$-метрическая функция в задаче минимизации функционалов
Authors: Tsar'kov Igor' Germanovich
Published: March 2024

Изучаются аппроксимативные свойства множеств в зависимости от скорости изменения функции расстояния, где вместо метрики используется некоторый непрерывный функционал. В качестве примера приложения соответствующих утверждений мы доказываем неединственность приближения при помощи непрерывных функционалов специального вида в гильбертовых пространствах для невыпуклых множеств. Такого рода утверждения позволяют доказывать неединственность решений задач для уравнений градиентного типа.
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