bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“Si no podemos salir a vender, ¿cómo vamos a mantener a nuestras familias?”: impacto de la pandemia en artesanos y artesanas qom en el Área Metropolitana del Gran Resistencia
Authors: Hirsch Silvia , Müller Ingrid Nathalie , Pérez Laura Cristina
Published: December 2021

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar de qué manera fueron afectados artesanos y artesanas qom del Área Metropolitana del Gran Resistencia y qué estrategias desarrollaron para enfrentar la emergencia sanitaria. Las restricciones impuestas por el ASPO (Aislamiento Social, Preventivo y Obligatorio) limitaron radicalmente la posibilidad de salir de sus localidades a obtener materia prima y trasladarse al centro de la ciudad para realizar ventas, sumado a la ausencia total de turismo y la cancelación de eventos turísticos en la provincia. En este trabajo, sostenemos que las acciones colectivas –tales como acudir grupalmente a organismos del Estado, organizar formas de recaudar fondos o asistir a comedores comunitarios– permitieron garantizar formas de enfrentar la crisis que implicó la pandemia. Asimismo, recurrimos al concepto de doble vulnerabilidad social, a fin de explicar el impacto de la emergencia sanitaria en la vida laboral de los artesanos y las artesanas. Por último, describimos diversas intervenciones de instituciones estatales, organizaciones no gubernamentales y otras que brindaron colaboración parcial para responder a la situación económica. 
De la enseñanza presencial a las hibridaciones (Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales-Unam)
Authors: Alarcón Raquel , Bertolotti Partricia , Werbes Mónica
Published: December 2021

En este artículo se pretende compartir parte de las experiencias y dinámicas institucionales que se vivieron en la Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales de la Universidad Nacional de Misiones durante las medidas del Aspo, con la intención de sostener la continuidad pedagógica y el derecho a la educación. Una descripción diacrónica permitirá exponer las fases organizativas que se propusieron como plan de contingencia, los problemas presentados, las estrategias de resolución, los pareceres de los actores y las tareas del equipo o programa FHyCS Virtual en el acompañamiento de las mismas.
L'origen dels errors en el sistema verbal dels estudiants de català com a llengua estrangera
Authors: Toda Mireia
Published: December 2021

L'objectiu d'aquest estudi és caracteritzar el sistema verbal de quatre interllengües d'aprenents de català: la de parlants de castellà i gallec, d'italià, de francès i d'anglès. Després d'identificar les característiques de cada sistema verbal, la finalitat és comparar quines característiques són qualitativament similars independentment de la primera llengua dels parlants. Per assolir el propòsit, s'ha analitzat una mostra de 48 escrits d'estudiants de català tant en context d'immersió com a l'estranger, el nivell dels quals va des de l'A2 al B1 alt-B2 baix del Marc europeu comú de referència (MECR). Les diferències es descriuen d'acord amb les variacions amb relació al temps, l'aspecte, el mode, l'ús de verbs buits, el règim verbal, l'ús de perífrasis verbals i la concordança. Les dades s'adrecen des del marc teòric de la transferència a terceres llengües i la teoria de la processabilitat (Pienemann, 1998). Havent observat les idiosincràsies i les similituds de les diverses interllengües, s'arriba a la conclusió que l'aspecte, l'ús dels verbs buits i les perífrasis verbals són característiques comunes, malgrat haver-hi diferències qualitatives entre elles. Es raona que els errors de la mostra s'expliquen millor dintre del marc de la teoria de la processabilitat que en el del model de preeminència tipològica (Rothman, 2011) i el model de proximitat lingüística (Westergaard, 2011) i es consideren les implicacions dels resultats de cara a futures línies de recerca i el desenvolupament de materials didàctics.
El videojoc com a eina per a l’aprenentatge actiu del català: valoració crítica
Authors: Cuenca Piqueras Andrea , Juan Carlos G.
Published: December 2021

La presència de les TIC en l'àmbit educatiu és una realitat que respon a la transformació social motivada pel desenvolupament tecnològic que estem vivint des de fa algunes dècades. Des dels inicis, la comunitat educativa ha provat d'estudiar, analitzar i definir les metodologies idònies per a l'aplicació d'aquests nous paradigmes docents a tots els àmbits. La docència del català no n'és una excepció, i les diferents possibilitats que ofereixen els avanços tecnològics poden aprofitar-se per obtenir resultats formatius molt interessants. Amb el focus en l'ensenyament del català a adolescents de parla no nativa, aquest treball investiga la implementació de dinàmiques basades en l'ús de videojocs a través de les TIC. L'article abasta tot el procés de disseny, creació, implementació i avaluació de la proposta. Es descriuen els beneficis de les dinàmiques lúdiques, contextualitzades i en suport TIC, i se'n proposa una. S'ofereixen les pautes de disseny i implementació en l'àmbit de l'educació formal, i es posa en pràctica en un context d'aplicació real. S'idea una estratègia de recull de dades per valorar els resultats de la dinàmica proposada, i es mostren els resultats observats. S'interpreten les dades obtingudes amb una visió crítica i es reflexiona i discuteix sobre les seues implicacions. Com a resultat, s'extrauen les conclusions adients amb recomanacions i pautes de desenvolupament i implementació de seqüències d'aprenentatge significatiu a través dels videojocs.
Campanya #SocEfeminatDNV: ús dels mitjans de comunicació i motivació a l’aula de català per a adults
Authors: Monferrer-Palmer Aina
Published: December 2021

Bastant-nos en l’aprenentatge significatiu, l’ús de reàlia i les estratègies de motivació, mostrem una seqüència didàctica d’interacció amb entorns i receptors de fora de l’aula. Proposem als estudiants crear discursos adreçats a transformar un aspecte real de la societat: hem obtingut la modificació d’una accepció discriminatòria del Diccionari Normatiu Valencià.
Diversificació d’activitats per treballar el territori a través de l’aprenentatge de la llengua catalana com a segona llengua en el context del sistema educatiu francès al Principat d’Andorra
Authors: Monné Alexandra
Published: December 2021

L’experiència didàctica Dossier de parròquia, portada a terme a l’assignatura Didàctica de les Llengües II del bàtxelor en Ciències de l’Educació de la Universitat d’Andorra, mostra com l’aprenentatge a través del treball per projectes pot mobilitzar els coneixements i les competències lingüístiques i culturals de la formació inicial de mestres. Els estudiants universitaris, a partir d’un treball previ d’anàlisi de materials educatius, dissenyen una proposta didàctica en forma de dossier per a alumnes d’últim curs d’educació primària dels sistema educatiu francès.
Parelles lingüístiques als centres educatius del Baix Empordà seguint el model del Voluntariat per la Llengua del Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística
Authors: Fuentes Anna , Silvestre Marta
Published: December 2021

L'experiència consisteix a adaptar l'activitat de parelles lingüístiques ideada pel Consorci per a la Normalització Lingüística en el marc del Voluntariat per la Llengua per portar-la a terme amb l'alumnat nouvingut i els voluntaris dels centres de primària i secundària participants. Es tracta d'una activitat complementària al treball d'aprenentatge de la llengua catalana a les aules d'acollida o com a suport lingüístic.
Els diaris de les rutes de l'atzar
Authors: Gomis Pastor Jose , Urbano Laia
Published: December 2021

Els “Diaris de les rutes de l’atzar” són el projecte dut a terme la primavera del 2020 entre el Centre d’Estudis Catalans de París i l’Université Rennes 2. Mitjançant l’escriptura de postals els estudiants treballen llengua, cultura i territori amb l’objectiu de crear diaris de viatges als Països Catalans.
Som-hi
Authors: Vidal Arráez Josep
Published: December 2021

Ressenya. Bernadó, Cristina; Escartín, Marta; Pujol, Antonina (2019). Som-hi (Bàsic i Elemental). Barcanova
Lingüística textual y enseñanza del español LE L2
Authors: Llop Naya Ares
Published: December 2021

Ressenya. De Santiago-Guervós, Javier; Díaz Rodríguez, Lourdes (2021). Lingüística textual y enseñanza del español LE/L2. Routledge
Burundi: International Pressure and Counter-Sanctional Maneuvering of Ruling Elites
Authors:   Institute for African Studies RAS, Fituni Leonid
Published: December 2021

Using the example of one of the poorest and economically most vulnerable states in the world – the Republic of Burundi – the article examines the impact of international sanctions on foreign and domestic policy as well as upon the economic situation in sovereign states of African. The author demonstrates that, despite the severe destructive consequences of the economic and political sanctions of external players, the use of restrictive regimes against “recalcitrant” actors of interstate relations does not automatically lead to a change in their line of behaviour or to the downfall of the ruling regimes. As the example of Burundi shows, even in the conditions of the poorest country in the world, well-thought-out political maneuvering and reasonable use of available resources can allow the targeted state and its elites to remain in power indefinitely and to maintain the political status quo.
Figure S1
Authors: Davoodian N.
Published: December 2021

Fig. S1. Overview Phylogram from Bayesian analysis showing relationship between Hysterangiales, some Phallales and outgroups (OG). Node A indicates Phallogastrineae subord. nov.; node B indicates Hysterangineae subord. nov. Maximum likelihood (ML) bootstrap values / Bayesian posterior probabilities (bpp) are shown at the nodes. Where bpp ≥ 0.95 and ML bootstrap ≥ 70 %, branches are thickened. Type species indicated by a blue asterisk *. The asterisk in parentheses (*) denotes the currently accepted genus for Protubera canescens, Ileodictyon. Countries and States indicated with same acronyms as Fig. 3. Terminals representing new DNA sequences generated for this study are in bold.
Need for corporate training to implement a human resources management strategy under the present-day conditions
Authors:   Bryansk State Technical University, Gornostaeva A.N. , Gornostaeva I.N. ,   Bryansk State Academician I.G. Petrovski University
Published: December 2021

The article gives reasons for the necessity of new approaches to the personnel management system, implemented with the help of corporate training in the context of the transition to a new stage of strategic management, from the «serf» to the «network» model of organization management. The article considers the process of corporate training, offers the concept of key competence as a system of two portfolios of the organization. The analysis of the needs for corporate training has been developed. New approaches to the selection, development, encouragement and evaluation of employees in connection with changes in strategic management have been formulated.
Software complex for automated preparation of design documentation for printing units of radio electronic devices
Authors:   MIREA - Russian Technological University, Gorbunov A.N. , Kalmykov M.A. ,   MIREA - Russian Technological University, Uvaysov S.U. ,   MIREA - Russian Technological University, Chernoverskaya V.V. ,   MIREA - Russian Technological University
Published: December 2021

The article refiects the results of design and research work on the creation of a system for the automated preparation of design documentation for printed circuit assemblies. It is shown that the active introduction of design automation tools in engineering does not remove the relevance from the preparation of design documentation in accordance with the current standards and regulations. Despite the fact that at present the share of manual labor of an engineer at the enterprises of the radio-electronic industry is quite small, the preparation of design documents is still a laborious task that the developer of the REU solves in his daily activities. The development of a system for the automated preparation of design documentation, which makes it possible to save an engineer from routine operations, is a timely and demanded task. It is shown that such a system can represent one of the software components used in the design of radio electronic devices. An overview and comparative analysis of existing solutions in this area is given, the necessity of developing a software package for the automated preparation of design documentation at Russian enterprises of the radio-electronic industry is substantiated. The structure and algorithms for the functioning of the system are presented, technologies and programming languages used in the development of a software complex are described, and the effectiveness of its implementation in the design process of electronic devices is substantiated.
Applicability of new approaches to the PDCA cycle in the task of improving production and educational processes
Authors:   Irkutsk National Research Technical University, Kunakov E.P.
Published: December 2021

The article presents the results of improving the parameters and characteristics of modern production processes by introducing the modernized Deming PDCA cycle. It is shown that the proposed integrated management system is applicable in educational processes, which makes it possible to significantly simplify the implementation of the principle of continuous improvement.
Qualification of the water for injection treatment system for GMP
Authors:   «ValidLab» Limited liability company, Shvarts S.S. , Semakin F.N. ,   Moscow Endocrine Plant, Spiridonova A.A. ,   RTU MIREA
Published: December 2021

The proper functioning of the water treatment system is a key area of quality assurance in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Qualification of the water for injection treatment system is a complex multi-stage process required a competent approach and careful preparation. The main requirements for the quality of water for injection and the elements of the water treatment system guided by the qualification of such a system are described in this article. The most important aspects of the project, installation, operation and performance qualification are considered. The presented methodological provisions will be useful for pharmaceutical enterprises implementing the good manufacturing practice in terms of qualification of the water for injection treatment system.
The ‘Work and Corona’ Dashboard
Authors: Kalleitner Fabian , Schlogl Lukas , Bobzien Licia
Published: December 2021

Open-science efforts often remain limited to the scientific community. Attempts to increase the audience, focus largely on communicating selected research results. The Work-and-Corona (WoCo) project aims to exemplify how quantitative social science projects can make their data accessible, thus connecting open science with public communication of scientific research. The Work and Corona (WoCo) project provides flexible, free and easy to use access to public opinion data in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Austria. To that end, we programmed a data visualisation dashboard (https://woco.univie.ac.at/dashboard/) that displays aggregated survey data from the Austrian Corona Panel Project, an academically designed public opinion survey. This paper describes the dataset used, the process of data aggregation and processing and a set of technical details on the programming of the dashboard. The paper further describes the workflow of the project enabling other researchers to provide similar forms of public data access. We provide full access to our code.
Resume Filsafat Dakwah Syekh Yusuf Al Makassary
Authors: natalia Putri
Published: December 2021

Syekh Yusuf merupakan seorang ulama, sufi dan khalifah tarekat serta pejuang kenamaan pada zamannya. Bukti kongkrit dari perjuangannya adalah kemenangan Raja Banten (Sultan Agung Tirtayasa) atas Belanda ketika dibantu oleh Syekh Yusuf al-Makassari. Syekh Yusuf dikenal pada empat negeri, yaitu Kesultanan Banten (Jawa Barat), Tanah Bugis (Sulawesi Selatan), Caylon (Sri Lagka) dan Cape Town (Afrika Selatan). Beliau adalah peletak dasar kehadiran komunitas Muslim di Caylon dan Afrika Selatan. Beliau dianggap sebagai bapak pada beberapa kumpulan masyarakat Islam di Afrika Selatan yang berjuang mewujudkan persatuan dan kesatuan untuk menentang penindasan dan paham adanya perbedaan kulit dan etnis. Syekh Yusuf memiliki pokok-pokok pemikiran serta pengaruh terhadap perkembangan Islam di bidang mistik. Di dalam upaya menjalankan pengajaran dan dakwah Islam melalui tasawuf, Syekh Yusuf selalu mengaitkan tasawufnya dengan aqidah Islamiah. Akidah yang benar, adalah akidah yang berdasarkan kepada ittiba’ al-Rasûl. Artinya apa yang patut diyakini oleh hamba terhadap Allah adalah sebagaimana yang telah termaktub dalam Alquran dan al-Sunnah. Keimanan kepada Allah, malaikat-Nya, kitab suci-Nya, rasul-rasul-Nya, hari qiyamat dan qada’ dan qadar-Nya, mestilah didasarkan kepada kedua rujukan dasar tersebut. Selain Alquran dan al-Sunnah, Syekh Yusuf memperincikan rukun tasawuf kepada sepuluh perkara, yaitu: Tahrid al-Tauhid, Faham al-Sima’i, Husn al-‘Ishra, Ithar al-Ithar, Tark al-Ikhtiyar, Sur’at al-Wujd, al-Kahf ‘an al-Khawâtir, Kathrat al-Safar, Tark al-Iktisab, dan Tahrîm al-Iddihâr.
Analisis Video Views to Followers Ratio Tiktok Pada 5 Sepatu Brand Lokal Indonesia
Authors: Kesuma I Wayan Agus Artha
Published: December 2021

TikTok merupakan aplikasi sosial media yang diluncurkan oleh perusahaan asal Tiongkok. TikTok memungkinkan penggunanya membuat video berdurasi 15 detik yang disertai dengan musik, filter, dan beberapa fitur kreatif lainnya. Di Indonesia terdapat 30,7 juta pengguna yang aktif sehingga menjadikan Indonesia sebagai negara dengan pengguna TikTok terbesar di dunia. Maraknya jumlah pengguna TikTok yang aktif di Indonesia tentu dapat memberikan peluang bagi brand untuk menjadikan platform TikTok sebagai platform social media marketing. Adapun 5 Sepatu Brand Lokal Indonesia yang memanfaatkan TikTok sebagai platform marketing, yaitu : Kodachi, Warrior, Getzke Footwear, Patrobas, dan Johnson. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk menghitung kredibilitas dari performa akun TikTok 5 Sepatu Brand Lokal Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan untuk penelitian ini yaitu metode eksploratif kuantitatif. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa Sepatu Brand Warrior Indonesia mendapatkan peringkat pertama dan memiliki kredibilitas performa akun yang baik
WAWASAN NUSANTARA DALAM MEMECAHKAN KONFLIK KEBUDAYAAN NASIONAL
Authors: DESTIAWAN DEVRITA AYU PUTRI
Published: December 2021

Konflik antar budaya di Indonesia saat ini masih menjadi problematika yang belum terselesaikan. Indonesia sebagai negara kepulauan melahirkan keragaman ras,suku,dan budaya yang melandasi konsep kebudayaan nasional. Potensi akan konflik kebudayaan tidak dapat kita hindari. Pada dasarnya keterkaitan antara Geopolitik di Indonesia,wawasan nusantara,dan kebudayaan nasional sangat erat,akan tetapi masyarakat Indonesia masih belum menyadari hal tersebut. Melalui stud literatur kita mempelajari kembali konsep dasar kewarganegaraan sehingga di dalam kehidupan nyata dapat kita implementasikan sebagai solusi dari adanya fenomena konflik antar budaya di Indonesia. Konflik antar budaya yang sering terjadi di Indonesia disebabkan oleh banyak hal seiring perubahan zaman, namun apabila kita cermati maka faktor utama dari konflik budaya tersebut adalah rendahnya kesadaran masyarakat sebagai bagian dari kesatuan Bangsa Indonesia untuk mewujudkan cita-cita dan mempertahankan Keutuhan Negara Indonesia. Dari hasil studi literatur dapat disimpulkan bahwa suatu bangsa dalam menyelenggarakan kehidupannya tidak terlepas dari pengaruh lingkungannya,yang didasarkan atas hubungan yang salin berkaitan antara filosofi bangsa,ideologi,aspirasi,dan cita-cita yang dihadapkan pada kondisi sosial masyarakat,budaya dan tradisi,keadaan alam dan wilayah serta pengalaman sejarah.
Makalah motivasi dan kepemimpinan
Authors: agung Muhammad
Published: December 2021

Makalah ini menjelaskan tentang motivasi dalam kepemimpinan
Makalah Kewirausahaan "Menyusun Laporan Keuangan"
Authors: Rajab Nabila
Published: December 2021

Laporan keuangan adalah laporan yang memuat informasi keuangan berupa jumlah kekayaan, jenis-jenis kekayaan seperti kewajiban-kewajiban (utang), baik dalam jangka pendek maupun jangka panjang, serta ekuitas (modal) dan hasil-hasil usaha yang dimiliki atau diperoleh suatu lembaga.
STRATEGI PEMASARAN
Authors: Melisa
Published: December 2021

Pengertian Strategi Pemasaran adalah upaya memasarkan sebuah produk, baik itu barang atau jasa, dengan menggunakan pola rencana dan taktik tertentu sehingga jumlah penjualan menjadi lebih tinggi. Pengertian strategi pemasaran juga dapat diartikan sebagai rangkaian upaya yang dilakukan oleh perusahaan dalam rangka mencapai tujuan tertentu, karena potensi untuk menjual proposisi terbatas pada jumlah orang yang mengetahui hal tersebut.
From the uncertainty of violence to life after abuse: discursive transitions among female survivors of IPV in online contexts
Authors: Sánchez-Moya Alfonso
Published: December 2021

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is undoubtedly one of the most worrying concerns in today’s global societies. Due to the many intertwined factors that explain the persistence of this reality among people from all sorts of backgrounds, finding a uniform strategy to cope with this social issue is far from unproblematic. In this study, I contribute to a growing field of research that examines the discourse of female survivors of IPV in online contexts. The main objective this research pursues is to identify relevant linguistic patterns used by these women to represent themselves and their perpetrators in a publicly-available online forum. More specifically, I seek to ascertain discursive traits that characterise women in an initial stage in contrast to a final stage within an abusive relationship. To this end, I adopt a Corpus-Assisted Discourse Studies approach (CADS) in a digital corpus of circa 136,000 words, which are analysed with the software tool Sketch Engine (SkE). Findings show the most salient discursive traits that characterise IPV online discourse. Additionally, and drawing from verb patterns and their semantic categorisation, I highlight relevant verbal tendencies that connect linguistic textual evidence that contributes to sustaining the power imbalances that also define this social phenomenon.
Detection of organic carbon in Mars-analog paleosols with thermal and evolved gas analysis
Authors: Broz Adrian , Clark Joanna , Sutter Brad , Ming Doug , Horgan Briony , Archer Paul , Silva Lucas
Published: December 2021

Ancient, buried soils, or paleosols, may have been preserved in the geological record on Mars, and are considered high-priority targets for biosignature investigation. Studies of paleosols on Earth that are similar in composition to putative martian paleosols can provide a reference frame for constraining their organic preservation potential on Mars. However, terrestrial paleosols typically preserve only trace amounts of organic carbon, and determining what carbon is original is complicated by diagenesis and additions of modern carbon. The objectives of this study were a) to determine whether organic carbon in Mars-analog paleosols can be detected with thermal and evolved gas analysis, and b) constrain the age of organic carbon using radiocarbon (14C) dating. Oligocene (33 Ma) paleosols from Oregon were examined with an instrument similar to the Sample Analysis at Mars Evolved Gas Analysis (SAM-EGA) instrument onboard the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover. Trace amounts of organic carbon and fragments of organic molecules were observed in all samples. Total organic carbon (TOC) ranged from 0.002 - 0.032 ± 0.006 wt. %. The near-surface horizons of paleosols had significantly higher TOC relative to subsurface layers. Radiocarbon dating of four samples revealed an organic carbon age of ~6,200 – 14,500 years before present and a fraction modern ranging from 0.16-0.46. Modeled abundances of modern carbon in bulk samples ranged from 0.41 – 3.1 % ± 0.11%, which were consistent with additions of small amounts of modern organic carbon. This work demonstrates that martian paleosols are a potential high priority location for in-situ biosignature investigation.
Investigating the prevalence of anxiety and depression during the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK: systematic review and meta-analyses
Authors: Dettmann Luca Marie , Adams Sally , Taylor Gemma
Published: December 2021

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health. Specifically, the stringent lockdown restrictions have heightened anxiety and depression. Therefore, monitoring and supporting the mental health of the population during these unprecedented times is an immediate priority.Methods: In this systematic review and meta-analyses, articles that explored the prevalence of anxiety and depression during the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK were included. We searched the databases Embase, Medline (PubMed), Web of Science, and PsycINFO for cross-sectional studies. We conducted meta-analyses of prevalence rates using a random-effects model, and the heterogeneity of studies was examined using the I^2 index.Results: Fourteen studies involving 46,158 participants were included in the review. The studies use clinical cut-off scores on anxiety and depression measures to define cases. While the prevalence of anxiety was 31.00% (95% CI = 26.00 to 35.00), the prevalence of depression was 32.00% (95% CI = 29.00 to 35.00). The prevalence of anxiety pre-pandemic was 4.65%, indicating a 26.35% increase. Whereas the prevalence of depression pre-pandemic was 4.12%, indicating a 27.88% increase. Moreover, participants experienced a slightly greater prevalence of depression than anxiety by 1.00%.Conclusions: To conclude, the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK increased the prevalence of anxiety and depression amongst the general population, compared to pre-pandemic data. Hence, it is vital that policymakers and mental health services maximise their efforts to monitor mental health and provide interventions to support those in need.
Sex- and age-specific associations between cardiometabolic risk and white matter brain age in the UK Biobank cohort
Authors: Subramaniapillai Sivaniya , Suri Sana , Barth Claudia , Maximov Ivan , Voldsbekk Irene , van der Meer Dennis , Gurholt Tiril , Beck Dani , Draganski Bogdan , Andreassen Ole A. , Ebmeier Klaus P. , Westlye Lars T. , de Lange Ann-Marie G.
Published: December 2021

Cardiometabolic risk factors (CMRs) are associated with accelerated brain aging and increased risk for sex-dimorphic illnesses such as Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Yet, it is unknown how CMRs interact with sex and apolipoprotein E-ε4 (APOE4), a known genetic risk factor for AD, to influence brain age across different life stages. Using age prediction based on multi-shell diffusion-weighted imaging data in 21,308 UK Biobank participants, we investigated whether associations between white matter Brain Age Gap (BAG) and body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), body fat percentage (BF%), and APOE4 status varied i) between males and females, ii) according to age at menopause in females, and iii) across different age groups in males and females. We report sex differences in associations between BAG and all three CMRs, with stronger positive associations among males com- pared to females. Higher BAG (older brain age relative to chronological age) was associated with greater BMI, WHR, and BF% in males, whereas in females, higher BAG was associated with greater WHR, but not BMI and BF%. These divergent associations were most prominent within the oldest group of females (66-81yrs), where higher BF% was linked to lower BAG (younger brain age relative to chronological age). Earlier menopause transition was associated with higher BAG, but no interactions were found with CMRs. APOE4 status was not significantly associated with BAG, and no significant interactions with CMRs were found. In conclusion, the findings point to sex- and age-specific associations between body fat composition and brain age. Incorporating sex as a factor of interest in studies addressing cardiometabolic risk may promote sex-specific precision medicine, consequently improving health care for both males and females.
Testing the automaticity of syntax using masked visual priming
Authors: Pyatigorskaya Elena , Maran Matteo , Zaccarella Emiliano
Published: December 2021

Language comprehension proceeds at a very fast pace. It is argued that context influences the speed of language comprehension by providing informative cues. How syntactic contextual information influences the processing of incoming words is, however, less known. Here we employed a masked syntactic priming paradigm in four behavioural experiments in the German language to test whether masked primes automatically influence the categorisation of nouns and verbs. We found robust syntactic priming effects with masked primes but only when verbs were morpho-syntactically marked. Furthermore, we found that, compared to baseline, primes slow down target categorisation when the relationship between prime and target is syntactically incorrect, rather than speeding it up when the relationship is syntactically correct. This argues in favour of an inhibitory nature of syntactic priming. Overall, the data indicate that humans automatically extract syntactic features from the context to guide the analysis of incoming words during online language processing.
Masculinity and Men's Mental Health
Authors: Babu Allen Elias
Published: December 2021

A dialogue on mental health in males is seldom encountered in the popular discourse. The negligible instances which do find its mention are usually responses to, or supplementary statements to women’s issues or the general feminist discourse. The casually and liberally used ‘toxic masculinity’ is frequently laden with connotations of blame, which imply a sense of absolute agency of the concerned individuals with regard to the expression of their masculine gender identity. This research paper has been undertaken as an attempt to seek an honest, critical and objective view of the various factors influencing the mental health of males, wherein masculinity is assumed to be encompassing all such factors. In order to provide the essential context, the paper begins defining the concept of ‘masculinity’ as it is understood in the psychological discourse, followed by an inspection of the various psychological theories and constructions of ‘masculinity’ along with a brief discussion of its scales. Theoretical perspectives have then been combined with statistics to highlight the need and relevance for any research or dialogue thereof in these fields. This is followed by an investigation of the impact of Traditional Masculinity Ideology (TMI) on the overall well-being of men and on mental health in particular. Thereafter, the relation of TMI and various mental disorders in males has been examined. Furthermore, research has been provided to shed light on the incidence and helplessness of male victims of interpersonal trauma and systemic failures thereof. The newly emerging theoretical framework of Positive Psychology/Positive Masculinity (PPPM) Model has been discussed along with an exploration of its implications and its scope. The primary research undertaken within this paper has been presented which has been divided into 4 sections. Firstly, a rudimentary analysis has been conducted to test the validity and relevance of the Brannon Masculinity Scale (BMS). Thereafter, the relation of masculinity ratings with mental Health and help-seeking behaviours has been explored. The third section involves the introduction of a construct by the author, referred to as the Emotionally Active factor; its relation with mental Health and help-seeking behaviours has been analyzed. The relevance of the Emotionally Active factor has been highlighted, followed by a discussion on its implication and scope.
Do Pro-environmental Appeals Trigger Pro-environmental Behavior in Hotel Guests?
Authors: Dolnicar Sara , Cvelbar Ljubica Knezevic , Grün Bettina
Published: December 2021

Appeals to people’s pro-environmental values have been shown to trigger pro-environmental behavior across a range of contexts. The present study tests the potential of such interventions in a hedonic context where behavioral change does not generate utilitarian benefits (tourism). Results from a field experiment in a four-star hotel in Slovenia indicate that appeals to people’s pro-environmental values fail to significantly increase tourists’ hotel towel reuse and decrease room electricity consumption, suggesting that interventions in hedonic contexts—such as tourism—may require the use of more tangible benefits in order to change behavior.
COVID-19 and the scientific publishing system: Growth, open access and scientific fields
Authors: Nane Tina , Robinson-Garcia Nicolas , van Schalkwyk Francois , Torres-Salinas Daniel
Published: December 2021

We model the growth of scientific literature related to COVID-19 and forecast the expected growth from 1 June 2021. Considering the significant scientific and financial efforts made by the research community to find solutions to end the COVID-19 pandemic, an unprecedented volume of scientific outputs is being produced. This questions the capacity of scientists, politicians and citizens to maintain infrastructure, digest content and take scientifically informed decisions. A crucial aspect is to make predictions to prepare for such a large corpus of scientific literature. Here we base our predictions on the ARIMA and exponential smoothing models and use two different data sources: the Dimensions and World Health Organization COVID-19 databases. These two sources have the particularity of including in the metadata information on the date in which papers were indexed. We present global predictions, plus predictions in three specific settings: by type of access (Open Access), by NLM source (PubMed and PMC), and by domain-specific repository (SSRN and MedRxiv). We conclude by discussing our findings.
WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTERS : INCREASING THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE INTENSITY OF THE REGIONAL ECONOMY
Authors: zadorozhnyuk Ivan
Published: December 2021

The paper presents an overview of ten successfully functioning science and education centers in Russia, two of which are described in details taking into account the fact that their productive activities are associated with the development of the Arctic territories - a task of global importance. The author makes an assumption about the possible potential for the development of the principle of «blooming complexity» in the sociotechnical sphere, and also warns against excessive enthusiasm for the struggle for a high place in international rankings: this may distort the productive traditions of Russian science education.
Seasonal variation in water quality and fish diversity of Rampur Ghol, a wetland in Chitwan, Central Nepal
Authors: Oli Bam Bahadur , Jha Dilip Kumar , Aryal Prakash Chandra , Shrestha Madhav Kumar , Dangol Dharma Raj , Gautam Birendra
Published: December 2021

The present study was carried out on Rampur Ghol in three seasons viz., monsoon, post-monsoon and pre-monsoon from September, 2012 to April, 2013 to assess the seasonal variation in physico-chemical parameters of water and fish diversity. The analysis of various physico-chemical parameters showed significant seasonal fluctuation in the water quality. However, the Ghol water was found to be suitable for fish fauna. Similarly, fish diversity analysis showed that Rampur Ghol is rich in fish fauna with 22 species belonging to 13 families and five orders. The study showed significant decline of fish species as well as their abundance from past studies.
Effects of methyl parathion on Oscimum americanum L. infected with fungus Fusarium oxysporum
Authors: Mishra K.K.
Published: December 2021

The pathogen Fusarium oxysporum during its different stages of growth-mycelia, mat of mycelia, microconidia and megaconidia-liberates several toxic substances that either inactivate the cells or lysis of even xylem and phloem tissues of the host plant Oscimum americanum.
Study on the reducibility of iron ore pellets at high temperature
Authors:   School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Nguyen Cao-Son , Nguyen Thanh-Hoan ,   School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Nguyen Son-Lam ,   School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Bui Anh-Hoa ,   School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
Published: December 2021

The behaviour of iron ore pellets in a blast furnace must be considered to improve ironmaking operations, especially when a large amount of the pellets is used. This study presents the reduction degree, mineralogical composition, and morphology of the pellet reduced in a gas mixture of 60% CO and 40% Ar at temperatures between 900 and 1,100oC. The pellet was prepared from iron ore from the Cao Bang province, Vietnam, by rotary drum. The obtained results showed that the reduction degree of the pellet increased with increasing reduction time and temperature. The activation energy of the reducing reaction was calculated to be 63.2 kJ/mol, which indicated that reduction occurred more easily in the present condition. X-ray diffraction (XRD) results revealed mineralogical phases such as hematite (Fe2O3), magnetite (Fe3O4), wüstite (FeO), metallic iron (Fe), and fayalite (Fe2SiO4) existing in the pellets when reduced for different times and temperatures. Fe and Fe2SiO4 were found to be the majority in the pellet that was reduced for 90 min at 1,100oC. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observations suggested the formation of a liquid phase, e.g., Fe2SiO4, which retarded the reducing reaction because it hindered the diffusion of gas flow inside the pellet. This phenomenon is essential to blast furnace ironmaking because pellets must be completely reduced before they move down to the liquid zone.
Physicochemical parameters and mineral components in Vietnam honey as a promising tool for classifying biological origin of honeys
Authors:   Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam, Nguyen Thu Huong , Ngo Thanh Long ,   Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam, Nguyen Huu Quang ,   Department of Chemistry, Chungnam National University, Korea
Published: December 2021

Honey is known as a natural sweetener agent with high nutritional value and health benefits, especially premium honey because of its desirable flavour and medicinal properties. Because of this, honey has been a target of adulteration through the mixing of low-quality honey and mislabelling of the honey’s origin. The aim of this research considers the potential of using mineral and physicochemical data to authenticate the origin of honey. To this end, 40 samples of 8 botanica collected from 18 different regions of Vietnam were analysed for its metal contents (Na, K, Mg, Ca, Al, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn, Pb, Cd, Ni, Cr, Co, As, Hg) and physicochemical parameters (pH and electrical conductivity). The data were processed by multivariate analysis, which allowed the classification of honey according to its botanical origin.
Rice straw open burning: emissions, effects and multiple benefitsof non-burning alternatives
Authors:   Environmental Engineering and Management, School of Environment, Resources and Development, Asian Institute of Technology, Pathumthani, Thailand, Kim Oanh Nguyen Thi ,   Asian Institute of Technology Center in Vietnam, Vietnam
Published: December 2021

Rice is one of the most important staple foods not just to people in Asia, but around the world. To meet domestic and export demands, farmers in Southeast Asia (SEA) grow 2-3 crop cycles per year, which leaves only a short period for land preparation. Field open burning of rice straw has been widely practiced to quickly clear the surface biomass for the next crop planting. However, this uncontrolled open combustion of rice straw releases large amounts of toxic air pollutants including key conventional pollutants along with carcinogenic compounds like dioxins, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and benzene, as well as major climate forcing agents. Emissions from rice straw open burning (RSOB) have been shown to significantly elevate ambient levels of PM2.5 and surface ozone in adjacent urban areas. During the dry season, when stagnant meteorological conditions are prevalent, intensive open burning activities further intensify haze episodes. Rice straw, however, is a valuable resource that should be recovered and not disposed of by open burning. Indeed, several non-open burning alternatives are available that would bring in multiple benefits to air quality, climate, health, and economy. For example, the production of rice straw fuel pellets for cooking in clean gasifier cookstoves is one promising option. For the successful elimination of RSOB in SEA, technology development along with formulation and implementation of appropriate policies should be in place to mobilise active participation from all stakeholders.
Establishing 3D hydrogeological solid model and database for sustainable groundwater management in the Vietnam Mekong delta
Authors:   National Center for Water Resources Planning and Investigation (NAWAPI), Tam Vu Thanh , Ha Nguyen Ngoc ,   National Center for Water Resources Planning and Investigation (NAWAPI), Thuy Ho Van ,   National Center for Water Resources Planning and Investigation (NAWAPI)
Published: December 2021

The Vietnam Mekong delta (VMD) is a tide-dominated delta formed by the Mekong river system. The sediments are dominantly fine grained and were deposited in the receiving basin with slight inclination of pre-existing deposits in the East sea and gulf of Thailand. The VMD is homeland to about 18 million people that exploit about 4-6 million m3/day of groundwater mainly for domestic use. In recent years, significant groundwater depletion has been occurring in many parts of the VMD due to excessive pumping. Consequently, the VMD has become increasingly faced with serious land subsidence, salt groundwater intrusion, and contamination. Establishing a 3D hydrogeological solid model and database are sorely needed to achieve sustainable groundwater management, and to serve as a basis for further in-depth analyses to quantify contributions from the above-mentioned hazards to current hydrogeological conditions. Therefore, a 3D hydrogeological solid model and database were built based on more than 1000 well logs available from the VMD. An areal distribution of the Holocene, Pleistocene, Pliocene, and Late Miocene subsurfaces from this 3D hydrogeological solid model and database showed zones of tectonic depression and uplift from Early Miocene - Quaternary. Also, the resulting areal distribution aquitards and aquifers thicknesses gave hints of ground saltwater intrusion and contamination.
Kontribusi Community Supported Agriculture untuk Gerakan Agraria di Indonesia: Pelajaran dari Jerman
Authors: Shabia Gusti Nur Asla
Published: December 2021

Abstract: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a model of cooperation between food producers and consumers in carrying out agriculture that has emerged in Global North’s countries. The establishment of CSA is related to the desire of a few people striving for a more equitable food system than the global and industrial food system which marginalizes the welfare of farmers. Building on the ethnographic study of the CSA Garten Coop in Freiburg, Germany, and comparing it with studies of CSA in other countries, this paper tries to explore the possibilities of how CSA can offer farmers an alternative agricultural model for the sustainability of their farm and its contribution to agrarian movement, especially in Indonesia. The results show that CSA provides this alternative through rearranging the food system with a more democratic, autonomous, and equal management of production resources, income certainty for farmers through consumer commitment and by the solidarity economy, and independence through the principles of sustainable agriculture. Therefore, CSA indirectly contributes to the agrarian movement by providing the possibility for farmers to maintain their farming business, along with their land tenure or ownership, as well as a forum for organizing farmers and consumers to raise awareness of the food system.
Keywords: Agrarian Movement, Community Supported Agriculture, Solidarity Economy, Producer-Consumer Partnership.
Intisari: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) merupakan model kerjasama produsen dan konsumen pangan dalam menyelenggarakan pertanian yang banyak muncul di negara-negara Global Utara. Pendiriannya tak lepas dari keinginan segelintir orang mengupayakan sebuah sistem pangan yang lebih adil dari sistem pangan global dan industrial yang meminggirkan kesejahteraan petani. Dengan menggunakan studi etnografi pada komunitas CSA Garten Coop di Freiburg, Jerman dan membandingkan dengan studi-studi atas CSA di sejumlah negara lainnya, artikel ini disusun untuk menelusuri kemungkinan tentang bagaimana CSA dapat menawarkan model pertanian alternatif bagi petani untuk keberlanjutan usaha taninya dan kontribusinya terhadap gerakan agraria, terutama di Indonesia. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa CSA memberikan alternatif ini lewat pengaturan ulang sistem pangan dengan manajemen sumber daya produksi yang lebih demokratis, otonom, dan setara, kepastian pendapatan bagi petani lewat komitmen konsumen dan ekonomi solidaritas, serta independensi melalui prinsip pertanian berkelanjutan. Oleh karena itu, CSA secara tidak langsung berkontribusi dalam gerakan agraria dengan memberikan kemungkinan bagi petani untuk mempertahankan usaha taninya, berikut penguasaan atau kepemilikan lahannya, sekaligus wadah pengorganisasian petani dan konsumen untuk menumbuhkan kesadaran akan sistem pangan.
Kata Kunci: Community Supported Agriculture, Ekonomi Solidaritas, Gerakan Agraria, Kerjasama Produsen-Konsumen.