bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
3D fluorescence staining and imaging of low amount of organoids v1
Authors: G. Toulehohoun Ami
Published: September 2024

The emerging field of 3D organ modeling encounters several imaging issues in particular related to antigen retrieval and sample lost during staining processes. Due to their compact shape, several antibodies fail to penetrate intact organoids or spheroids. Histology of organoids can be approached by paraffin inclusion and sectioning at 5 µm as performed for biopsies. However, to fully understand organoid behavior, including cellular organization, extracellular matrix structure, and their response to treatments, 3D imaging is essential. Here we propose an easy workflow allowing (1) immunostaining with a HIER step, (2) preservation of the intact shape of the organoids, (3) sample immobilization in a focal plane reachable for high resolution/short working distance lenses, and (4) minimizing the risk of loss of precious material.
Psychometric Indicators of the “Proactive Attitudes” Scale in Adolescence: Testing the Factor Structure and Internal Consistency
Authors: Bekhter A.A. , Tkach E.N.
Published: September 2024

This study was carried out as part of the development of psychodiagnostics tools for studying the proactive coping behavior in adolescents. Currently, there are few studies on proactive coping in adolescence, given the variety of studies on general coping behavior in adolescents. The aim of the study was to identify the psychometric properties of R. Schwarzer’s “Proactive Attitudes” scale, including its factor structure, internal consistency and validity, among adolescents. A total sample of 237 participants (117 girls and 120 boys) aged 11–15 years old (M=13.2; SD=1.41), was used. The scale consists of 8 questions and was designed to assess the level of proactive attitudes towards future events. The scale showed acceptable internal reliability (Cronbach's alpha coefficient α=0.78). Exploratory factor analysis revealed a one-factor structure for the scale (“Responsibility and independent choice”), using confirmatory factor analysis the one-factor structure of the scale was confirmed (χ²=34.17; CFI=0.959 acceptable, SRMR=0.041; SMSEA=0.069 with 90% confidence interval 0.032–0.104). The scale demonstrated satisfactory convergent validity. Average scores on the scale are presented, gender differences were not found. The “Proactive Attitudes” scale can be used as an effective tool for assessing a person’s proactive orientation in adolescence, and has acceptable psychometric indicators. The prospect of work should focus on standardizing of the scale for other age groups with different professional and social status, including clinical sample.
China’s Green Finance: new in fiscal and legal regulation
Authors: Yalbulganov A. A.
Published: September 2024

Having embarked on the formation of an “ecological civilization”, the People’s Republic of China pays special attention to environmental legislation, the creation of a modern system of “green” economy and “green” finance. The effectiveness of legal regulation of environmental relations largely depends on the availability of financial guarantees of relevant environmental standards. One of these guarantees is the environmental protection tax, recently introduced in the fiscal system of the People’s Republic of China.

The article analyzes the main elements of this tax — taxpayers, the object of taxation, rates, the procedure for calculating and paying, system of tax benefits. Special attention is paid to the specifics of tax administration, the organization of cooperation between tax authorities and environmental protection authorities, the interaction of tax control and environmental monitoring.
Decrees of the President of the Russian Federation as a source of financial law
Authors: Linev V. E.
Published: September 2024

The problem of subordinate rule-making is one of the most pressing in the theory and practice of financial law. This is explained by a number of reasons, one of which remains the need to build an internally consistent system of financial and legal regulation. Decrees of the President of the Russian Federation occupy a special place in this system due to its special position in the mechanism of state power. At the same time, the legal nature of the decrees has not been sufficiently studied and requires additional research. The subject of the study is the legal nature and role of Decrees of the President of the Russian Federation in the context of increasing restrictive measures (sanctions) on the part of unfriendly countries. The regulation of financial and legal relations through Decrees of the President of the Russian Federation is analyzed, reflecting the problems of theory and practice.
Shallow Focal Depths of the 2022 Ms 6.8 Luding Earthquake and Its M ≥3 Aftershocks
Authors: Yao Qiang , Yu Chunquan , Zeng Xianwei
Published: September 2024

The accurate determination of earthquake focal depths is crucial, yet notably challenging. The 2022 Ms 6.8 Luding earthquake sequence is a typical example for which focal depths remain controversial. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive regional waveform analysis, including depth-phase waveform modeling and relative location methods, to determine the focal depths of the Ms 6.8 mainshock and its M ≥ 3 aftershocks. Specifically, we first inverted the focal mechanisms of these events using the generalized cut-and-paste method. We then determined their absolute focal depths using array-based stacking and Pn depth-phase modeling. For events without clear depth phases, we calculated their relative depths with respect to the known ones using differential travel times of Pg, Sg, and Pn phases. Our results indicate that the mainshock’s hypocenter lies at a depth of 11 km, whereas its centroid appears at a shallower depth of ∼6.5 km. All M ≥ 3 aftershocks are located within a narrow depth range of 3–7 km, in contrast to the deeper focal depths previously obtained using conventional travel-time-based location methods. This shallow seismogenic depth aligns well with the rheological behavior of the crust along the southern Xianshuihe fault, in which the brittle–ductile transition depth is estimated to be about 10km. Our results reveal that the mainshock nucleated at the base of the seismogenic zone and ruptured toward the shallower portion, consistent with the geodetically constrained mainshock slip distribution. Our study also emphasizes the necessity of caution when interpreting focal depths determined by routine travel-time-based methods, especially in regions with sparse seismic station coverage.
Tp-Te interval variation and its association with MACE as a metric of effective fibrinolysis in patients with STEMI from East India
Authors: Goswami Saurabh , Mohabansi Swapnil Lokesh , Tomar Arpit
Published: September 2024

Coronary artery disease (CAD) poses a significant health burden in India, and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is one of its most severe manifestations. The electrical activity is variable during STEMI, which produces dispersion and raises the T Peak-T End (Tp-Te) interval. STEMI is a medical emergency that requires prompt intervention to restore blood flow to the affected part of the heart muscle. Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial in reducing morbidity and mortality associated with STEMI. Despite advancements in medical care, access to timely intervention and appropriate healthcare facilities remains a challenge in many parts of India, especially in rural areas.

This single-center, prospective observational study included 150 STEMI patients. Clinical, demographic, and ECG data were recorded. The Tp-Te interval alterations and their relationship to major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in STEMI patients both during and after successful or unsuccessful fibrinolysis were examined.

Patients without MACE had a significant mean decrease in the Tp-Te interval following successful fibrinolysis (i.e., 18.47 ± 5.66 ms vs. 10 ± 7.07 ms, p:0.039) compared to patients with MACE. It was found that after fibrinolysis, patients with a Tp-Te interval > 100 ms experienced much higher rates of death (4% vs. 0%, p:0.0001), arrhythmias (7.3% vs. 0.7%, p:0.0001), and heart failure (16% vs. 1.3%, p:0.0001), both while they were in the hospital and within 30 days of the index event.

Our data shows that a decrease in the Tp-Te interval following fibrinolysis lowers the risk of MACE both during hospital stay and within 30 days following the index incident.
Dexamethasone implant for refractory macular edema secondary to diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion
Authors:   The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Major Blinding Eye Diseases, Chongqing 400016, China, Zhong Yuan-Yuan , Zhang Lan-Yue ,   The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Major Blinding Eye Diseases, Chongqing 400016, China, Zhang Xue-Dong ,   The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Major Blinding Eye Diseases, Chongqing 400016, China, Liu Shu-Lin ,   The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Major Blinding Eye Diseases, Chongqing 400016, China
Published: September 2024

AIM: To evaluate the efficacy, timing of retreatment and safety of dexamethasone (DEX) implant on macular edema (ME) secondary to diabetic retinopathy (DME) and retinal vein occlusion (RVO-ME) patients who were refractory to anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) treatment.
METHODS: This retrospective study included 37 eyes received at least one DEX implant treatment for DME or RVO-ME between January 1, 2019, and January 1, 2023. These refractory DME and RVO-ME cases received at least 5 anti-VEGF injections and failure to gain more than 5 letters or a significant reduction in central retinal thickness (CRT). The best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and CRT were measured at baseline, and at 1, 3, 4 and 6mo post-DEX implant injection. Adverse events such as elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) and cataract were recorded.
RESULTS: For RVO cases (n=22), there was a significant increase in BCVA from 0.27±0.19 to 0.35±0.20 at 6mo post-DEX injection (P<0.05) and CRT decreased from 472.1±90.6 to 240.5±39.0 µm at 6mo (P<0.0001). DME cases (n=15) experienced an improvement in BCVA from 0.26±0.15 to 0.43±0.20 at 6mo post-DEX implant injection (P=0.0098), with CRT reducing from 445.7±55.7 to 271.7±34.1 µm at 6mo (P<0.0001). Elevated IOP occurred in 45.9% of patients but was well-controlled with topical medications. No cases of cataract or other adverse events were reported.
CONCLUSION: DEX implants effectively improve BCVA and reduce CRT in refractory DME and RVO-ME. Further research with larger cohorts and longer follow-up periods is needed to confirm these findings and assess long-term outcomes.
Add-on perceptual learning on refractive amblyopia in children
Authors:   Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi 613, Taiwan, China, Huang Heng-Chiao , Fang Po-Chiung ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung City 833, Taiwan, China, Lin Pei-Wen ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung City 833, Taiwan, China, Chen Yi-Hao ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung City 833, Taiwan, China, Huang Hsiu-Mei ,   Department of Ophthalmology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung City 833, Taiwan, China; School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan, China
Published: September 2024

AIM: To evaluate the visual outcomes of standard amblyopic treatment add-on training via perceptual learning in refractive amblyopic children and to identify the risk factors for treatment failure.
METHODS: Retrospective charts were reviewed in children with refractive amblyopia who received standard treatment and add-on Cambridge Visual Stimulator (CAM) training. The add-on CAM group that was enrolled had worn full-corrected glasses for at least 2mo before training. A control group received only the standard treatment. Treatment success was defined as best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) ≥20/25. The age, sex, initial BCVA, refractive errors, sessions and duration of training, and final BCVA were recorded.
RESULTS: A total of 209 children (129 children in add-on CAM group and 80 children in control group) were enrolled. Seventy-six percent of unilateral and 87% of bilateral amblyopic children achieved treatment success. In children with unilateral or bilateral moderate amblyopia, the duration to reach BCVA ≥20/25 was significantly shorter in add-on CAM group than in control group. Poor initial BCVA (P<0.001) and high astigmatism (P=0.007) were risk factors for treatment failure after add-on CAM training. Age, sex, and types of refractive error were not associated with treatment success.
CONCLUSION: Add-on CAM training is an effective strategy for visual improvement and can shorten the treatment course when the effect of standard treatment is limited in amblyopic children.
Considering Life, Death, and the Hereafter in Tomb Monuments in Early Modern Rome
Authors: Overpelt Laura
Published: September 2024

Review of: Jan L. de Jong, Tombs in Early Modern Rome (1400-1600). Monuments of Mourning, Memory and Meditation (Brill’s Studies on Art, Art History, and Intellectual History, vol. 65), Leiden, Brill, 2022.
The Duchess’s Jewels
Authors: Gonzi Carlotta
Published: September 2024

Le gioie della duchessa: due inventari inediti di Lucrezia Borgia
Questo articolo presenta la trascrizione completa integrata di commento di due inventari di gioie di Lucrezia Borgia d’Este (1480-1519), datati 20 aprile 1515 e finora passati inosservati. Questi documenti, conservati all’archivio di Stato di Modena, sono copie di due inventari del 27 giugno 1506 e del 20 ottobre 1513 andati perduti. La presente pubblicazione si pone come utile strumento di analisi di tutti quei beni di Lucrezia rientranti nella categoria di “gioie”: infatti, dal già noto inventario del guardaroba del 1502-1504 erano assenti i gioielli, mentre l’inventario del 1516-1519, descritto come inventario di gioie, comprende una più vasta gamma di preziosi. Una profusione di gemme, medaglie e oggetti incastonati con pietre lisce e intagliate, decorati o realizzati con fili d’oro, seta e altri materiali pregiati, rivela quali fossero gli usi e i valori culturali attribuiti alle pietre preziose da parte della duchessa. Dopo aver contestualizzato il ritrovamento, nell’introduzione si mette in rilievo la più generale importanza di queste gioie nelle loro funzioni simboliche e culturali al tempo, soprattutto nell’ambito della corte estense. Il commento, invece, con continui riferimenti all’inventario del 1516-1519, dimostra lo sviluppo della collezione di Lucrezia in una prospettiva diacronica.
Use of Modern Software Systems for Design and Realization of Prototype of Three-dimensional Model
Authors: Daneshjo Naqib , Pajerská Erika Dudáš , Hajduova Zuzana , Stratyinski Cristian Dan , Danishjoo Mirwais
Published: September 2024

The work includes an overview of modern software systems suitable for prototype design of complex technical field products as well as serial production support. The introductory part of the thesis includes a research of computer-aided systems for engineering designs, control system designs, electronics as well as the chip itself with a control algorithm. Greater attention is paid to the more detailed analysis of the electronically switched engine, its mechanical design, its electronic engagement as well as its control. Brushless DC Electric Motor (BLDC) motors are most commonly used in small unmanned aircrafts, helicopters and n-clovers. In the practical part of the thesis is described the own design of equipment for testing and calibration of BLDC engines. Own methods of controlling and scanning BLDCs are described through Field-programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and Multipoint Control Units (MCUs). The proposed system offers parallel control and testing of two BLDC engines.
Integrated Information Systems from Internal and External Integration Perspectives as a Prerequisite for Electronic Service Quality
Authors: AL-Hashem Adel Odeh , Atwah Al-ma’aitah Mohammad
Published: September 2024

The objective of this research was to investigate the role of internal and external integration in improving the quality of electronic services in the researched company. To achieve this objective, the proposed study model was tested on a random sample of 224 participants using a questionnaire developed for this purpose. Findings demonstrate that there are significant impacts of both internal and external integration on the quality of electronic services. Therefore, Arab Bank should take into consideration the importance of internal and external integration as prerequisites for e-service quality in a turbulent business environment.
Changing University Governance Paradigms in the Middle East and North Africa:
The UAE Example
Authors: Remache Abdelghani
Published: September 2024

When Al Ain University (AU) was incepted in 2005 it was aimed to be a higher education institution of its kind and was meant to grow into an international-class university. Five years later, however, it found itself lagging behind the top twenty UAE universities. In less than half a dozen of years, no less than four presidents have resigned or been terminated prior to the expiration of their terms, in most cases, within one or two years of assuming office which stroke a serious blow to the institution’s governance system. This state-of-affairs had had a grave impact on the stability, functioning and growth of the institution and thus prompted an urgent need for a stable organizational model of governance. Consequently, AU developed a new management system derived from the Commission for Academic Accreditation 2011 Standards of UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (CAA Standards) meaning to move the institution forward to accomplishments and excellence. This paper examines the nature and the effects of change involved through the application of the CAA Standards as an organizational model of governance and provides recommendations as to how the model can be efficaciously implemented.
Konwergencja i dywergencja instytucji państwa w krajach postsocjalistycznych w Europie Środkowo‑Wschodniej
Authors: Totleben Bartosz , Piątek Dawid
Published: September 2024

Convergence and divergence of state institutions in post-socialist countries in Central-Eastern Europe. The chapter addresses the issue of institutional changes in post-socialist countries. Its objective is to present the changes in the levels of political, economic freedom, and governance quality in these countries, and to examine whether there has been convergence or divergence of state institutions in post-socialist countries in Central and Eastern Europe compared to selected European Union members. A study was conducted using sigma convergence for data from 1990 to 2022, examining indicators of economic freedom, political freedom, and governance quality. In terms of economic freedom, convergence was confirmed in all analyzed country groups. The direction of political freedom changes was varied. Convergence was confirmed in the Baltic and Southeastern European countries, with ambiguous results for Central Europe and divergence in Eastern Europe. Similarly, changes in governance quality closely mirrored those of economic freedom. Convergence was apparent across all groups within the studied time frame, except for the Central European group. Here, divergence was noted from 2004 to 2022, although statistically insignificant over the entire period.
Instytucjonalne i historyczne wymiary ewolucji form pieniądza
Authors: Zaleska Małgorzata , Kozińska Magdalena
Published: September 2024

Institutional and historical dimensions of the money evolution. The aim of the chapter is to show the evolution of forms of money, indicating the institutional determinants of changes. The analysis presented in the chapter shows that over the centuries – with the development of the economy and the increasing importance of trade – the nature and role of money have changed. At the same time, forms of money have also evolved – from primitive payers to modern electronic or digital money. The evolution of money was however supported by institutional changes in the economies and financial systems. Currently, fiat money coexists in the form of physical cash and electronic money, what results and is backed by evolved role of the central bank. The presented evolution of the forms of money confirms also a paradox of banknotes – on the one hand, there is a reduction in the role of cash in payment systems, and on the other hand, there is an increase in demand for high-denomination banknotes due to the value storage motive. The role of cash increases in times of crisis. At the same time, central banks are working on a new form of money – central bank digital currency (CBDC). The dual role of central banks in the provision of money (physical and electronic) to the economy is a proof of the strong institutional background in the evolution of the forms of money. The current phase of money evolution is also connected with strengthening of the role of central banks in economic life thanks to the increase in their importance in areas that have not been their domain so far. To sum up, the presented analysis shows that the evolution of money is strongly dependent on the changing role of institutions in the economy. Currently, the decisive one is the central bank, which is the main entity shaping the evolution of money. However, this broad and expanding role (from purely physical to digital as well) strengthens the central banks themselves.
Validity and Response to the Go-Lab ILS Platform Assisted E-Module on Light Wave Material
Authors: Maisarah St , Rahmawati Irma , Suryandari Suryandari
Published: September 2024

This study aims to determine the validity and response to e-modules assisted by the ILS Go-Lab platform on light wave material. This research is an R&D (research and development) study with the ADDIE model. The product has been validated by three experts. Responses to the use of e-modules assisted by the ILS Go-Lab platform on light wave material were obtained from the responses of MA Siti Mariam Banjarmasin students. Data was collected using a questionnaire instrument. The data were analyzed using qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis. The e-module was declared very valid, with an average percentage of 90.40% from material experts and 95.56% from media experts. The ILS Go-Lab platform is declared very valid, with an average percentage of 94.17% from material experts and 96.67% from media experts. Student responses to the use of the E-module and ILS Go-Lab Platform were stated to be very good, with an average percentage of 90.51% for the e-module and 90.08% for the ILS Go-Lab platform. It can be concluded that the ILS Go-Lab platform-assisted learning e-module on light waves material is stated to be very valid and gets a very good response from students.
Non-Cognitive Diagnostic Assessment of Class 7 Islamic Education Learning at Junior High School
Authors: Syi'bul Huda Ali Anhar , Khairina Gusti Putri
Published: September 2024

The research was conducted to determine the implementation of non-cognitive diagnostic assessment of the ability to read and write hijaiyah letters and write Al-Quran verses, the results of non-cognitive diagnostic assessment of the ability to write hijaiyah letters and Al-Quran verses of 7th-grade students at SMPN 3 Lembang. The research design used a qualitative approach with a field study method of 305 students in grades 7D-7K with descriptive quantitative data analysis. The results revealed that in conducting the assessment, the teacher compiled an assessment rubric and used the percentage formula to measure the ability to read and write the Quran. Then, in general, the ability to read the Al-Quran of students in grades 7D-7K is categorized as fluent in as many as 148 students (49%), and their ability to write hijaiyah letters and Al-Quran verses is categorized as proficient in as many as 225 students (74%). This study concludes that no students can read the Quran and cannot write hijaiyah letters and Quranic verses. The implication of this study can be used as a basis for making non-cognitive diagnostic assessment instruments of the ability to read and write the Quran for learning preparation within the framework of an independent learning curriculum at all levels, specifically at the junior high school level in PAI subjects.
Development of Four-Tier Instrument at First Intermediate Level Chemistry Concepts
Authors: Wijayadi Andri Wahyu , Fitriyah Lina Arifah , Manasikana Oktaffi Arinna
Published: September 2024

Chemical concepts are tiered from simple to complex. If misconceptions occur in simple concepts, they can cause misconceptions in complex concepts. The four-tier instrument is a tool for detecting misconceptions. This research aims to develop and describe the validity and reliability of a four-tier instrument on junior secondary-level chemistry concepts. This development research consists of 6 procedures: (1) concept mapping, (2) testing, (3) defining unscientific concepts, (4) developing four-tier instrument prototypes, (5) validating four-tier instrument prototypes, and (6) finalization of four-tier instruments. The developed four-tier instrument consists of 27 questions that measure chemistry concepts at the junior intermediate level. The instrument received an expert validation score of 92.81% with very valid criteria. The test results on 30 samples showed a reliability value based on a Cronbach alpha score of 0.713 with good criteria. The four-tier instrument on lower secondary level chemistry concepts meets the validity and reliability requirements so that it can be used to diagnose misconceptions on lower secondary level chemistry concepts.
The Development of Animation-Based Learning Videos in Comparative Material for Class VII on Junior High School
Authors: Putri Desti Tatian , Izzati Nur
Published: September 2024

This research is motivated by the need for more learning media development to support students' learning processes. This research aims to determine the validity of animation-based learning videos that will be developed in class VII Junior High School (Sekolah Menengah Pertama/SMP). In the implementation process, this research adopted the (R&D) method called Research and Development in foreign languages, referring to the 4D development model. To support the method used by researchers, a data collection tool was used as a validation questionnaire given to material expert validators, media expert validators, and language expert validators. From the validation results, information was obtained in the form of the feasibility of animation-based learning videos in comparative material for class VII SMP, which were developed in the very valid category, with a percentage of media expert assessment of 90%, material expert assessment of 91.4% and language expert assessment of 86%. Based on the overall data analysis results, the learning video media that will be developed is feasible and can be implemented in the learning process in class VII SMP.
Análise da deficiência nutricional de micronutrientes nos óbitos por Covid-19 em indígenas não aldeados em Campo Grande
Authors: Ramos Eliza Miranda , Duarte Vitor Hugo dos Santos , Araújo Emerson Luiz Lima , Facco Gilberto Gonçalves , Carvalho Alexandra Maria Almeida
Published: September 2024

A deficiência de Vitamina D, Zinco e Ferro pode agravar os efeitos da COVID-19, estudar sua ocorrência em óbitos aprimora o diagnóstico e as intervenções de saúde. Este estudo descreve a ocorrência de deficiência de Vitamina D, Zinco e Ferro nos óbitos por COVID-19 no estado de Mato Grosso do Sul, no município de Campo Grande, durante o período de 2020 a 2021. Foram utilizados registros clínico-laboratoriais e epidemiológicos positivos por RT-PCR para COVID-19, com sinais e sintomas iniciados no período, e controles com análise multivariada. Foram identificados 75 casos; a faixa etária com 57,3% dos casos foi de 35 a 44 anos de idade, e os sinais e sintomas mais frequentes foram cefaleia e saturação de ≤ 95%, com uma frequência de 86,6%. O tempo de internação superior ou igual a 15 dias mostrou uma forte associação com os óbitos. Diante da análise do déficit nutricional de Vitamina D, Zinco e Ferro em pacientes indígenas não aldeados com óbitos por COVID-19 em Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, ressalta-se a importância das intervenções para a promoção da saúde dessa população.
Cooperating Teachers’ Participation and Beliefs Regarding Teacher-Educator Functions
Authors: Robey Hillary M. , Krause Jennifer M.
Published: September 2024

The student teaching experience is a significant learning opportunity for preservice teachers (Clarke et al., 2013; Matsko et al., 2020). This field experience requires preservice teachers to work closely with a cooperating teacher (CT), who serves a fundamental role within teacher preparation programs, providing the classroom context and K-12 teaching experience for teacher candidates. An extensive body of literature provides compelling evidence that CTs lack appropriate preparation to support student teachers, resulting in inconsistent and potentially ineffective supervision during the student teaching experience (Clarke et al., 2014; Matsko et al., 2020). Therefore, teacher preparation programs should support and prepare CTs for their significant roles in supporting preservice teachers’ training.
The Effects of Music on Activity Rates, Time in Activity, and Levels of Enjoyment in Junior High School Basketball
Authors: Barney David C. , Prusak Keven , Eves Tyler , Lougee Olivia , Beddoes Zack
Published: September 2024

Music is a tool physical education (PE) teachers can use to help motivate students to greater physical activity (PA) rates during class activities. Music research in the PE context has found music to in-crease PA rates in the junior high school context (Brewer et al., 2016), that music increases the enjoyment of the PE experience for students (Barney et al., 2016) and can serve as a distraction during certain workouts (Higginson et al., 2019). This study aimed to examine the effects of music on physical activity rates (steps taken and time in activity) via pedometers of junior high school students in basketball gameplay. For this study, 270 junior high school students (157 males and 113 females) from eight intact seventh-, eighth-, and ninth-grade classes participated. The male and female participants attended differ-ent schools. Generally, it was found that the female participants were more active than their male counterparts when music was playing.
School Leaders as Promoters of Inclusive Digital Learning
Authors: Bertozzi Rita , Landi Laura
Published: September 2024

Technological changes, development of key competences identified by the EU and OECD as crucial for citizens, together with the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, can be faced only through an ecological approach rooted in pedagogical leadership. The Covid-19 pandemic has generally boosted teachers’ digital awareness and competence but there seems to be a lack of reflective practices on how digital technology can improve inclusive learning. School leaders are essential in involving and supporting the school community in the use of digital technology for inclusive learning. The Erasmus+ project ePRI4ALL has the aim to shape the digital pedagogical leadership attitudes. The partnership conducted ninety-nine in-depth semi-structured interviews with school leaders and experts in Spain, Greece, Italy and Poland. The thematic analysis highlighted challenges faced, resources available and professional development needs and grounded the learning materials developed (modules, MOOC and online app). This article will present the results for the 25 Italian interviews analyzing the role of digital education in school, the training needs of school leaders and the main challenges that they have to face in order to be promoters of an inclusive and digitally competent school.
Tasks Oriented Towards the Use of Operational–Practical Methods in Textbooks for Environmental Studies
Authors: Jančič Hegediš Polona
Published: September 2024

The choice of textbook is important to the quality of the educational process as the textbook is the most frequently chosen teaching material in environmental studies. It should align with didactic recommendations encouraging an active role for students in the educational process, which is facilitated using operational–practical methods. The research aimed to examine the tasks in the textbooks for environmental studies and to identify those oriented towards operational–practical work. The research sample included textbooks from four publishing houses. The study used a descriptive non-experimental method of pedagogical research. We separately analysed the textbooks from each of the four publishers for each grade. The results show that the presence of tasks oriented towards operational–practical methods vary by grade and publisher. The largest number of tasks focusing on the use of operational–practical methods was found in the textbooks for third grade, followed by first and second grade.
Implementation Of Practical Work in Chemistry in Slovenian Lower Secondary Schools: More Effective Chemistry Lessons
Authors: Špernjak Andreja , Majer Kovačič Janja
Published: September 2024

Practical work in the school environment as a teaching method has many advantages, as it is more efficient due to the permanence of knowledge. The performance of practical work by students facilitates and improves logical thinking, critical thinking, understanding of science, application of knowledge, interpretation of observations and definition of a new problem. The article describes the proven benefits of practical work in lower secondary school chemistry lessons and highlights teachers' views on doing practical work and teachers' views on students' perceptions of practical work. We also looked for possible statistically significant differences in the implementation of practical work in chemistry lessons according to teachers' gender, teaching profession and seniority. Despite the importance of practical work, in practice teachers often encounter the problems discussed in the study. According to our results, teachers carry out practical work to a large extent despite the obstacles. Because of the advantages of practical work, teachers would like to have smaller groups when carrying it out, more hours for carrying it out and the support of laboratory assistant, which is common in secondary school but not in lower secondary school.
Sustainability in Geographical Education
Authors: Konečnik Kotnik Eva
Published: September 2024

The Sustainability in Geography Education study focuses on a quantitative and qualitative analysis of sustainability learning tasks in a sample of geography teaching materials for primary and secondary schools. The quantitative analysis shows that the proportion of learning tasks following the principle of sustainability is higher in secondary school teaching materials compared to primary school teaching materials. The qualitative analysis showed that the learning tasks, regardless of the age of the learners, unevenly develop the levels of transformative learning for sustainability or green competences, with the level of embracing complexity in sustainability being the best represented of the analysed learning tasks, and the level of imagining sustainable futures and the level of taking action for sustainability being the least represented. Although aspects of sustainability are already intertwined with various geography curricula, both in basic science and in geography teaching, there are development opportunities in geography education, especially in the direction of action for sustainability.
Promoting Sustainable Development While Building Upon Components of Reading Literacy
Authors: Bednjički Rošer Barbara , Haramija Dragica
Published: September 2024

The paper sheds light on the evaluation of books for pre-school children and the theory of reading children’s literature while bearing in mind the various components of reading literacy. Like reading literacy, education on sustainability is also a life-long process, and for understanding the concept of sustainability and the role of the individual in its implementation, which begins to form in the pre-school period, we chose the work by Adèle Tariel and Julie de Terssac 1000 Cows (French original: 1000 vaches), which indicates that illustrations affect the comprehension of the story and (at least partially) change or present more clearly the key morphological characteristics of the text. We conducted a case study in which we included part-time students from the third year of Early Childhood Education Studies (n = 13). An analysis of the content of responses was carried out. These demonstrate a broad semantic field of understanding literary-artistic reading and represent an example of interdisciplinary integration that can significantly contribute to the development of components of reading literacy as well as a sustainable future.
Kindergarten Principals’ Professional Observations and Professional Development of Preschool Teachers
Authors: Hmelak Maja , Mlakar Larisa
Published: September 2024

In the theoretical part the authors define the professional development of preschool teachers and assistant preschool teachers, their pedagogical work, the role of observations in kindergarten, and especially the principal's professional observations. In their research, they were interested in how professional observations affect the professional development of preschool teachers and assistant preschool teachers. Using a questionnaire, they determined how often professional observations are conducted, how the principal's observations contribute to professional development according to the respondents, and how preschool teachers and assistant preschool teachers perceive professional observations and the subsequent discussions. The obtained data were processed using the SPSS program, and the results were interpreted. It was found that assistant preschool teachers more often perceive these professional observations as an additional psychological, physical, and time burden. However, preschool teachers more often perceive them as a way to transfer good practices, but also as something uncomfortable and stressful.
Kluczowe kompetencje pracowników w dobie transformacji cyfrowej na przykładzie województwa podkarpackiego
Authors: Buś Daniel
Published: September 2024

Cyfryzacja przedsiębiorstw jest jedną z najbardziej dynamicznych zmian, jakie zachodzą w obecnych czasach. Z jednej strony otwiera ona nowe możliwości w tworzeniu modeli biznesowych, które mogą przełożyć się na wzrost konkurencyjności poszczególnych firm, jednak z drugiej strony niesie ze sobą pewne wyzwania, na przykład w postaci pojawiających się trudności w procesie poszukiwania pracowników o odpowiednich kompetencjach. Celem artykułu jest identyfikacja kluczowych kompetencji pracowników w dobie transformacji cyfrowej przedsiębiorstw na przykładzie województwa podkarpackiego. W publikacji zastosowano triangulację metod badawczych na podstawie krytycznej analizy piśmiennictwa, badań jakościowych oraz ilościowych. Przeprowadzona analiza pokazuje, że do najważniejszych kluczowych kompetencji należą m.in. kreatywność oraz umiejętności komunikacji.
Simple approach to bacterial genomes comparison based on Average Nucleotide Identity (ANI) using fastANI and ANIclustermap
Authors: Musiał Klaudia , Petruńko Leon , Gmiter Dawid
Published: September 2024

The Average Nucleotide Identity (ANI) was proposed as a standard for taxonomic affiliation of newly sequenced bacterial genomes. However, usage of ANI value as a means of strains phenotypic diversity offers a relatively easy way for studding bacterial phylogeny. Here we present a simple approach to bacterial genomes comparison based on ANI using fastANI and ANIclustermap. Both programs are available as an open-source tools and can be run using simple command lines. We present protocol for programs installation as a conda packages, that facilitate it utilization. Further, we explain how to prepare commands to perform the analysis. We believed our work could be useful for young scientist that begin their experience with bioinformatics.
Epigenetic Landscapes of Endometriosis: From Pathogenesis to Precision Medicine
Authors: Więcek Alicja , Bezubik Aleksandra , Kananovich Veranika , Pietrzyk Kacper , Pietrucha Tadeusz
Published: September 2024

Endometriosis, a challenging gynecological disorder characterized by the ectopic presence of endometrial-like tissue, presents significant diagnostic and therapeutic hurdles due to its complex etiology and diverse clinical manifestations. Recent advancements in understanding its pathogenesis have underscored the pivotal role of epigenetic alterations, offering new insights into disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets. Epigenetic changes in endometrial cells significantly contribute to endometriosis pathogenesis, disrupting normal physiology and hormone responsiveness, particularly to progesterone. Dysregulation of histone modifications, DNA methylation, and non-coding RNA expression disrupts cellular homeostasis and promotes disease progression. Histone modifications, notably methylation and acetylation, influence chromatin structure and gene expression, affecting progesterone responsiveness and disease progression. Epigenetic regulators such as Cfp1 modulate progesterone receptor expression and downstream signalling pathways, presenting potential therapeutic targets. Non-coding RNAs, including miRNAs and lncRNAs, exert regulatory effects on gene expression and are implicated in endometriosis pathogenesis. Dysregulated expression disrupts cellular homeostasis and promotes disease progression. Biomarker studies have identified specific miRNAs and lncRNAs associated with endometriosis, offering avenues for non-invasive diagnosis and targeted therapies. siRNA-based therapies targeting key genes involved in endometriosis pathogenesis show promise as novel treatment modalities. By modulating gene expression and cellular functions, siRNA-based therapies offer a targeted approach to mitigate pathological processes. In this review, we summarize recent findings in the molecular mechanisms and regulatory pathways of endometriosis, offering valuable insights into pathology and therapeutic interventions. Future research efforts aimed at elucidating the complex interplay between epigenetic regulators and disease pathways hold promise for innovative diagnostic tools and targeted therapies.
Development of Adiwiyata-Based Integrated IPS Teaching Materials (Study of Environmental Wetlands and Sustainable Development at SMPN 11 Kota Banjarbaru)
Authors: Efendi Muhammad , Nugroho Arif Rahman , Nayan Nasir , Rusdiansyah Rusdiansyah , Normelani Ellyn
Published: September 2024

Teaching materials are a set of learning materials that is arranged systematically to provide a complete mapping (picture) related to the competencies that have been obtained by students in learning activities. The material presented allows students to acquire competencies consistently and systematically and to accumulate the acquired competencies in a complete and integrated manner. The function of teaching materials is to guide the teachers in all learning activites and represent the content of competencies that will be taught to students. The research method used is Research and Development, which is a process or steps to develop a new product or improve an existing product and can be accounted for. The development stages in this study were the Four-D development models which are consisted of 4 stages, namely: (1) the definition stage; (2) the design stage; (3) development stage; and (4) the dissemination stage. The purpose of this study was to determine the student's need for Integrated Social Studies learning which was then integrated with Adiwiyata values-based learning using media (local content) and an inquiry training approach to provide material wealth for students. The results obtained from the research are student responses to teaching modules based on Adiwiyata values are in the valid category with scores above 3 (75%) meaning that this teaching material is very interesting with the presentation of the material based on local content and is up-to-date.
Development of Visual Interactive Learning Media Model Based on Documentary Film Themes of Regional Tourism Potential in Tourism Geography Learning
Authors: Riadi Selamat , Nasruddin Nasruddin , Mahat Hanifah , Kurniawan Rendya Adi , Hakimah Rizky Nur
Published: September 2024

The tourism geography course is an elective course presented in semester 5 for students of the Geography Study Program at the Lambung Mangkurat University Banjarmasin, this course presents content-based contextual material. The content of the material about the natural potential and cultural potential of an area in the tourism geography course will be more concrete and easier to understand if the material is delivered with the help of documentary films with the theme of regional tourism potential. The aims of this research are to (1) design documentary film media to be used as a support for learning tourism geography courses for regional tourism potential; (2) know the feasibility of documentary film media to be used as a support for learning tourism geography courses for regional tourism potential; and (3) know student learning outcomes and student responses to documentary film media used as a support for learning tourism geography courses for regional tourism potential. The technique collection of the data is divided into two stages: (1) Pre Production, and (2) Production. An increase in the value of mastery of the material from the pretest score of 26.92% of students increased to 92.51% of the posttest value. Student responses to documentary films as audiovisual interactive media are considered good. As can be seen from the response indicator value, the average response value is more than 80%. The use of documentary film media for regional tourism potential is generally favored by students.
Penggunaan Media Video Animasi Berbasis Geosapasial dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis terhadap Mitigasi Bencana Tsunami
Authors: Hidiyah Tabita May , Sumarmi Sumarmi , Bachri Syamsul , Mkumbachi Ramadhani Lausi
Published: September 2024

Low critical thinking skills and lack of utilization of learning media are still high in Indonesia, so research was conducted to see the effect of utilizing geospatial-based animated video learning media on critical thinking skills. This research used quasy experiment method with Pretest-Postest control group design. The research subjects were 65 students of XI social studies class at SMAN Pesanggaran Banyuwangi Regency consisting of XI social studies class 1 as the experimental class with 35 students and XI social studies class 3 as the control class with 30 students. Determination of research subjects using purposive sampling technique.   Data collection using tests in the form of essay questions as an instrument of critical thinking skills. Independent Sample t-test conducted with SPSS 26.0 For Windows became the hypothesis test of this study. The results showed that the media had a positive effect with sig. 0,003 0,05. In conclusion, geospatial-based animated video media can improve students' critical thinking skills on tsunami disaster mitigation sub-materials.