bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kama Sutra, a Pandora’s Box of Evils
Authors:   University of Alabama in Huntsville, 301 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL 35899., Jaiswal Sandeep S.
Published: December 2023

This paper shows that Kama Sutra, the oldest living literature on sex, love an relationship has a flawed core concept that is neither holistic, moral or uplifting nor balanced and harmonious to human nature. It has some positives in speaking about the truth but it is patchy as most of the verses speak about satisfying a human desire with “just do it” philosophy rather than control your lust to seek pleasure but not at the cost of sacrificing your values. When this Pandora’s box is open it will do more harm than good to society as the fundamental foundation is weak and verses speak from ignorance of real knowledge.
Acil Servise Başvuran Hipertansif Hastalarda Tedaviye Uyum ve Hastalık Algısının İncelenmesi
Authors: AKDAĞ Yasemin , KHORSHİD Leyla
Published: December 2023

Amaç: Çalışma, hipertansif kriz nedeniyle acil servise başvuran bireylerin, tedaviye uyumunu ve hastalık algısını saptamak amacıyla yapılmıştır. Yöntem: Veriler, Hasta Tanıtım Formu, Hill–Bone Hipertansiyon Tedavisine Uyum ve Hastalık Algısı Ölçeği kullanılarak Kasım 2021- Şubat 2022 tarihlerinde toplanmıştır. Bulgular: Hill–Bone Hipertansiyon Tedavisine Uyum Ölçeği’nin toplam puan ortalaması 9.36+5.35 bulunarak bireyler tedavilerine yüksek uyum göstermiştir. Hastalık Algısı Ölçeği’nin hastalık tipi boyutuna göre, bireyler hastalıklarının başlangıcından beri en çok baş ağrısı (%85.8), yorgunluk (%65.2), sersemlik hissi (%56.7), ağrı (%56.0) ve güç kaybı (%48.2) belirtilerini yaşamışlardır. Bu ölçeğin hastalık hakkındaki görüşleri alt boyutlarından, kişisel kontrolün en yüksek, süre (akut/kronik) ve sürenin (döngüsel) en düşük puan ortalamasını; hastalık nedenleri alt boyutlarından, tehditsel etkenlerin en yüksek; kaza ya da şansın en düşük puan ortalamasını aldığı saptanmıştır. Sonuç: Bu bireylerin Hill–Bone Hipertansiyon Tedavisine Uyum Ölçeği ile beden kitle indeksi, eğitim durumu ve yakınlarında hipertansiyondan ölen/sakat kalan birey olma durumu ile anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmuştur.
ANALYSIS OF SAND PRODUCTION CONTROL IN A MATURE OIL RESERVOIR THROUGH ELECTRICAL WELL PROFILES
Authors: Melo I. S. , Gomes V. L. A. , Costa Júnior M. A. , Bautista E. V.
Published: December 2023

The sand production happens when the reservoir begins its productive life, and the consolidation of the grains that compose the framework of the oil-producing formation is not enough to keep them cohesive. The front of the drag force is caused by the flow of fluids inside the pores of the rock-reservoir. Therefore, reservoir parameters must be analyzed to observe how they behave considering the production of solids. The operational parameters used in this study were compressional wave, shear wave and gamma ray profiles, depth, average overburden density, reservoir fluid pressure, and bottom pressure in flow during production. These data allowed us to predict the production of sand in a mature oil reservoir. The results show that in the zones that presented solids production, through the control of the dynamic pressure, it is possible to control the production of sand and determine the critical point of its production.
APPLICATION OF WATER FLOODING AND WATER ALTERNATIVE GAS (WAG) FLOODING TECHNIQUES IN A CARBONATE RESERVOIR: INTEGRATION OF RESERVOIR AND PRODUCTION SYSTEMS FOR DECISION MAKING
Authors: von Hohendorff Filho J. C. , Victorino I. R. S. , Bigdeli A. , Schiozer D. J.
Published: December 2023

The objective of this work is to evaluate the impact of integration between reservoir and production systems on the decision making for field production development. The authors demonstrated, in a benchmark case, the applicability of water injection (WI) and water alternating gas injection (WAG) techniques for various production systems by proposing a novel methodology. This work explores three optimization approaches: (1) based on the complete model considering integrated systems, (2) for production system based solely on reservoir model and followed by the integration and optimization of production system, and (3) derived from (2) considering subsequent integration and optimization for complete model. In the implementation step, production strategies are applied in a reference model. This work compares production strategies, reservoir performance forecast, and the net present value (NPV) objective function. The integrated models yeild similar objective-function values by utilizing a production system that does not alter the bottom-hole conditions significantly, thereby replicating the behavior observed in the non-integrated model. The results of non-integrated reservoir optimizations should be used with caution for decision-making purposes, as the subsequent integration may cause the changes to the the production forecasts. The differences in reservoir behaviors can be attributed to the changes in the dynamics (movement) of fluids from the reservoir to the wells and the type of recovery mechanism affected by well positioning. The implementation of production strategies in the reference model resulted in lower values of NPV (20% for WI and 60% for WAG) than those obtained in the optimization step. The findings demand caution in the application of closed-loop procedures to prevent biased or inaccurate assessments of decisions made solely based on reservoir models. The application of this work can be considered an import study for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS), as well as for energy transition based on WAG optimization.
REACTIVE FLOW IN CARBONATE ROCKS FROM LACUSTRINE ENVIRONMENTS: THE EFFECTS OF PRESSURE AND FLUID SALINITY
Authors: Silva K. C. , Cury L. F. , Luz Junior L. F. L.
Published: December 2023

The high production of CO2 from Brazilian pre-salt reservoirs requires research on CO2 interactions with carbonate reservoirs for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) or CO2 trapping. This interaction causes reactive phenomena that are not fully understood. Experimental tests on carbonate facies are crucial for understanding reactions and their impact on reservoir characteristics. This study investigates experimentally reactions generated by reactive fluid flow in carbonate rocks from two geological scenarios by analyzing chemical and morphological parameters before and after the tests. Salinity was the most significant parameter for reactive flow, impacting porosity for modern continental carbonate samples from Patagonia. However, the sample from the Brazilian pre-salt showed higher mineral stability and less mineral dissolution. Results provide data for simulating reactive transport in these rocks for CCS and understanding diagenetic processes' impact on reservoir quality.
The system of protection of the rights of citizens in the system of compulsory insurance: problems and solutions
Authors: Колоколов А.В.
Published: December 2023

В статье проанализированы механизмы реализации института защиты прав и законных интересов граждан, застрахованных в системе ОМС, на современном этапе. Автором выявлены значимые проблемные аспекты системы защиты прав застрахованных лиц. Проведенный анализ обосновывает необходимость разработки и внедрения различных механизмов её совершенствования: внедрение рискориентированного подхода к проведению экспертных мероприятий, создание проактивных механизмов выявления нарушений. Автором сформулировано понятие системы защиты прав граждан в ОМС и уточнено понятие страхового случая.

The article analyzes the mechanisms for implementing the institution of protecting the rights and legitimate interests of citizens insured in the system of compulsory medical insurance at the present stage. The author identified significant problematic aspects of the system for protecting the rights of insured persons. The analysis justifies the need to develop and implement various mechanisms for its improvement: the introduction of a risk-based approach to conducting expert events, the creation of proactive mechanisms for detecting violations. The author formulated the concept of system of protection of the rights of citizens in compulsory medical insurance and clarified the concept of insured event.
Legal regulation of digital financial assets in Russia
Authors: Токолов А.В.
Published: December 2023

В статье проанализирована специфика правового регулирования цифровых финансовых активов в Российской Федерации, которое выражается в нормах профильного законодательства, подзаконных нормативных актах. В целях совершенствования нормативной правовой основы регулирования цифровых финансовых активов целесообразно дополнить Федеральный закон от 31.07.2020 № 259-ФЗ «О цифровых финансовых активах, цифровой валюте и о внесении изменений в отдельные законодательные акты Российской Федерации» дефиницией понятия «криптовалютная система», а также классификацией цифровой валюты. Требует проработки ряд вопросов о юридической ответственности, информационной безопасности в этой сфере. Сформулирован вывод о том, что Федеральный закон от 31.07.2020 № 259-ФЗ сформировал информационно-правовой институт цифровых финансовых активов, который в дальнейшем развивался за счет нередко несогласованных норм множества нормативных правовых актов различного уровня.

The article analyzes the specifics of the legal regulation of digital financial assets in the Russian Federation, which is expressed in the norms of relevant legislation, by-laws and regulations. In order to improve the regulatory framework for regulating digital financial assets, it is advisable to supplement Federal Law 259-FZ, dated 31 July 2020, “On digital financial assets, digital currency and amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation” with the definition of the concept of cryptocurrency system, as well as the classification of digital currency. A number of issues on legal responsibility and information security in this area need to be worked out. The conclusion is formulated that Federal Law 259-FZ of July 31, 2020 formed the information and legal institute of digital financial assets, which further developed due to the inconsistent norms of many regulatory legal acts of various levels.
A study on the correlation of agricultural carbon emissions in Liaoning Province based on the Spearman correlation coefficient
Authors: Gao Jiahao , Gao Zihao , Zhao Zhiwei , Wang Jianing , Liu Jinrui
Published: December 2023

With the rapid development in the field of modern agriculture, an in-depth investigation into various types of agricultural carbon emissions provides essential insights into understanding the spatial patterns and evolving trends of agricultural carbon emissions in China. Taking Liaoning Province as a case study, this paper collects historical monitoring data on agricultural carbon emissions from all provinces and direct-controlled municipalities in China from 2000 to 2020. The data undergoes preprocessing, with missing values addressed using the nearest-neighbor imputation method. Subsequently, based on the IPCC carbon emission coefficient method, the paper calculates the annual agricultural carbon emissions for various categories in Liaoning Province. The study employs scatter plots to make preliminary judgments on the correlation between different carbon emission categories. Finally, an in-depth analysis is conducted using the Spearman correlation coefficient method to explore the relationships among different carbon sources. The research reveals a high correlation among certain carbon sources, providing scientific guidance for reducing agricultural carbon emissions.
Research on the data platform needs of university faculty and students
Authors: Lv Xinping
Published: December 2023

In todays world, big data permeates every industry, leading to a substantial increase in research data and driving the scientific paradigm towards data-intensive research. With the development of intensive research, the demand for data processing and analysis is growing, particularly pronounced in the fields of research and management in universities. Currently, education in China is transitioning from informatization to digitization to enhance the quality of education, research by faculty and students, and the overall operational quality of schools, thereby achieving high-quality development in higher education. Digitization has become a crucial innovative path for the modernization of education in China and is an important strategy for building a high-quality education system. However, many university teachers and students still face challenges such as time-consuming and labor-intensive data processing, lack of relevant technical expertise, and difficulty in seeking guidance from professional experts. At the same time, the number of professionals in the big data industry is gradually increasing, and they aspire to enhance their professional skills through practical experience, earn additional income, but lack suitable avenues. To address these market challenges and pain points, fill market gaps, promote the academic and research capabilities of university faculty and students, improve personnel management efficiency, and advance scientific research in China, this survey is conducted to propose practical and feasible suggestions and actively engage in implementation.
Shear Strength of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Self-Compacting Concrete Beams
Authors: Silva Isabela Ereno da , Laufer Isabela de Gois , Savaris Gustavo , Mendoza-Fakhye Rodnny Jesus , Balestra Carlos Eduardo Tino , Bergmann Ana Claudia
Published: December 2023

Self-compacting concrete has constructive advantages over conventional concrete, such as reducing labor and construction time, mainly because of its fluidity in the fresh state. However, in the hardened state, it maintains low performance when tensioned, and the fibers can be added to the mixture, maintaining a portion of the resistance after cracking. Steel fibers are usually added to concrete, but recently synthetic fibers have been used, due to their lower cost and non-corrosive nature, but with lower tensile strength. Thus, by combining the two types of fibers, the benefits of each material can be used. This work presents the results of an experimental program to evaluate the effect of the hybridization of metallic and synthetic fibers on the shear strength of self-compacting concrete beams without stirrups. The results demonstrate that both steel and hybrid fibers result in greater shear strength compared with the reference concrete without fibers before shear crack formation; however, the greatest advantages are attributed to post-cracking residual strength. The experimental results were compared with estimates calculated using equations published in the literature, demonstrating the feasibility of using some existing equations for concretes with the addition of hybrid fibers.
Students in Early Childhood Teacher Education and Their First Experience with Problem-Based Learning
Authors: Meyer Grete Skjeggestad , Reigstad Ingunn , Serikova Leila
Published: December 2023

This comparative study examines how students from Early Childhood Teacher Education in Kyrgyzstan and Norway value their first experience with Problem-Based Learning. The study is a result of the collaboration between ECTE in Kyrgyzstan and Norway focusing on student-active learning. The research is important because there are few if any studies focusing on PBL in Early Childhood Teacher Education (ECTE), and little use of PBL as a basic norm in Kyrgyzstan. Our data consists of students’ anonymous, written, open-ended questionnaires. These are analysed by means of qualitative content analysis. We found evidence that students value collaboration, and in this report, we describe their experiences with the PBL-method and suggest some implications for the quality of learning. We discuss and compare similarities and differences in students’ experiences in light of cultural differences.
Биологический вынос и коэффициенты использования основных элементов питания из почвы и удобрений озимой пшеницы и ячменя в вегетационных опытах
Authors: Казарян Г. Р.
Published: December 2023

В вегетационных опытах с озимой пшеницей и ячменем за 2020-2022 гг. выявлены биологический вынос и коэффициенты использования азота, фосфора и калия растениями из почвы (КИП) и из удобрений (КИУ). Установлено, что биологический вынос NPK составляет около 30% из применённых доз органоминеральных удобрений, а степень их использования растениями из почвы было больше, чем из удобрений. Балансовые коэффициенты использования NPK из удобрений эквивалентно были ниже от 100%, что подтверждает избыточность доз удобрений.
Աշնանացան ցորենի և գարու վեգետացիոն փորձերում 2020-2022 թթ. հաշվարկվել են ազոտի, ֆոսֆորի և կալիումի կենսաբանական օտարումը և բույսերի կողմից դրանց օգտագործման գործակիցները հողից (ՀՕԳ) և պարարտանյութերից (ՊՕԳ): Բացահայտվել է, որ սննդատարրերի կենսաբանական օտարման չափերը կազմում են կիրառված օրգանահանքային պարարտանյութերի չափաքանակների մոտ 30%-ը, իսկ հողից դրանց օգտագործման աստիճանը բույսերի կողմից ավելի բարձր է եղել, քան պարարտանյութերից: NPK-ի օգտագործման բալանսային գործակիցները պարարտանյութերից համարժեքորեն ցածր են եղել 100%-ից, ինչը վկայում է պարարտանյութերի չափաքանակների ավելցուկի մասին:
In the vegetation experiments of winter wheat and barley during 2020-2022 the biological removal of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and the coefficients of their utilization by the plants from the soil (SUC) and from fertilizers (FUC) have been calculated. It has been found out that the quantities of biological removal of nutrient elements made 30% of the doses of organic-mineral fertilizers applied, and the degree of their utilization by the plants was higher than from fertilizers. The balance indices of the utilization of NPK were respectively lower than 100 %, which indicates the surplus of fertilizer doses.
Ֆիտոհորմոնների ազդեցությունը ելակենու Մալգա և Մուռանո սորտերի մի քանի ցուցանիշների վրա` հիդրոպոնիկ մշակության պայմաններում
Authors: Ստեփանյան Է. Ռ. , Գասպարյան Ն. Ա. , Գասպարյան Ա. Ն.
Published: December 2023

Հոդվածում ներկայացված է ֆիտոհորմոնների՝ Աուկսինի և Ցիրկոնի ազդեցությունը ելակի Մուռանո և Մալգա սորտերի աճի, ծաղկման և պտղակալման վրա ջերմատնային հիդ-րոպոնիկ մշակության պայմաններում։ Ուսումնասիրությունների ընթացքում կատարվել են կենսամետրիկ չափումներ ելակենու (Fragaria L.) բույսերի վեգետատիվ զանգվածի, տերևների, ծաղիկների և պտուղների աճի դինամիկայի և քանակի վերաբերյալ:
В статье представлено влияние фитогормонов Ауксин и Циркон на рост, цветение и плодоношение сортов земляники Мурано и Мальга в тепличных гидропонных условиях. В течение исследований были проведены биометрические измерения вегетативной массы, динамики роста листьев, цветков и плодов растений земляники.
The article presents the effect of phytohormones Auxin and Zircon on the growth, flowering and fruiting of Murano and Malga strawberry varieties in greenhouse hydroponic conditions. During the research, biometric measurements of the vegetative mass, the growth dynamics of leaves, flowers and fruits strawberry plants were carried out.
Прикладное значение грибов в жизни человека как источников природных биологически активных соединений
Authors: Цаканян А. В. , Андреасян Н. А. , Николян С. А. , Мартиросян С. Т.
Published: December 2023

Человечество постоянно находится в поисках новых средств пропитания и улучшения общего состояния здоровья населения планеты. В решении этой проблемы особое место занимают грибы, которые активно используются в медицине, пищевой и хозяйственной отраслях. Экспериментальная наука и доказательная медицина непрерывно ищут новые биологически активные соединения природного происхождения с целью консервирования и использования их в создании как новейших лекарств, так и современных биологически активных добавок (БАД) к пище.
Մարդկությունը մշտապես փնտրում է մոլորակի բնակչության սննդապահովման և ընդհանուր առողջության բարելավման նոր միջոցներ: Այս խնդրի լուծման գործում առանձնահատուկ տեղ են գրավում սնկերը, որոնք ակտիվորեն օգտագործվում են բժշկության, սննդարտադրության և տնտեսական ոլորտներում։ Փորձարարական գիտությունն ու ապացուցողական բժշկությունը շարունակաբար փնտրում են բնական ծագման նոր կենսաբանական ակտիվ միացություններ՝ դրանք պահպանելու և նորագույն դեղամիջոցներ, ինչպես նաև ժամանակակից կենսաբանական ակտիվ հավելումներ (ԿԱՀ) ստեղծելու նպատակով:
Humanity is constantly looking for new ways to improve the nutrition and overall health of the planet's population. Mushrooms, which are actively used in the fields of medicine, food production and economy, occupy a special place in the solution of this problem. Experimental science and evidence-based medicine are continuously searching for new biologically active compounds of natural origin in order to preserve them and create new drugs as well as modern biologically active supplements (BAS).
Study of the reclamation state of the rocky chestnut lands of the Republic of Armenia and ways of improving
Authors: Eloyan A. Sh. , Jhangiryan T. A. , Barseghyan M. H.
Published: December 2023

Improvement and effective use of unused land in conditions of land poor of the Republic of Armenia is one of the crucial problems in the field of agriculture. The purpose of the work has been to study the reclamation condition of the uncultivated chestnut lands of the Republic of Armenia and recommend a system of measures to improve them for involvement in agricultural turnover. The chemical and physical properties of the lands have been studied, as well as the degree of rockiness, and the content of nutrients. It has been shown that the lands are characterized by medium and firm rockiness, the presence of cemented horizons, weak and medium clayloam mechanical composition, and medium and firm calcareousness. Land reclamation measures have been proposed, which will allow the establishment of perennial plantings on the territory
ՀՀ սակավահողության պայմաններում անօգտագործելի հողերի բարելավումը և արդյունավետ օգտագործումը գյուղատնտեսության ոլորտի կարևոր հիմնախնդիրներից են: Աշխատանքի նպատակն է եղել ուսումնասիրել ՀՀ չմշակվող շագանակագույն քարքարոտ հողերի մելիորատիվ վիճակը և առաջարկել դրանց բարելավման միջոցառումների համակարգ՝ գյուղատնտեսական շրջանառության մեջ ներգրավելու համար: Հետազոտվել են հողերի քիմիական և ֆիզիկական հատկությունները, քարքարոտության աստիճանը, սննդատարրերի պարունակությունը: Ցույց է տրվել, որ հողերը բնութագրվում են միջին և ուժեղ քարքարոտությամբ, ցեմենտացած հորիզոնների առկայությամբ, թույլ և միջին կավավազային մեխանիկական կազմով, միջին և ուժեղ կարբոնատությամբ: Առաջարկվել են հողերի բարելավման մելիորատիվ միջոցառումներ, որոնք թույլ կտան տարածքում հիմնել բազմամյա տնկարկներ:
Улучшение и эффективное использование неиспользуемых земель в условиях малоземелья Республики Армения является одной из важнейших проблем в области сельского хозяйства. Целью работы было изучить мелиоративное состояние необрабатываемых каштановых земель Республики Армения и рекомендовать систему мер по их улучшению для вовлечения в сельскохозяйственный оборот. Были изучены химические и физические свойства почв, а также степень каменистости и содержание питательных веществ. Было показано, что земли характеризуются средней и твердой каменистостью, наличием сцементированных горизонтов, слабым и средним глинисто-суглинистым механическим составом, а также средней и сильной карбонатностью. Были предложены мелиоративные мероприятия, которые позволят создать на территории многолетние насаждения.
Mental Health of Adolescents before and during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Šencaj Barbara , Barać Ivana , Karšić Mirela , Lovrić Ružica , Bilić-Kirin Vesna , Grebenar Čerkez Mirjana , Lanc Čurdinjaković Vedrana , Kovačević Jelena
Published: December 2023

Objective − The objective of the research was to examine the mental health of Croatian high-school students before and during the COVID-19 pandemic with regard to gender, age, school, residence, family structure, and parents’ education.Materials and Methods − Total of 211 15-year-old first grade high-school students completed the YP-CORE questionnaire in the 2020, just before the lock-down enforced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, now being 17-year-olds, 3rd-grade high-school students filled out the YP-CORE questionnaire once again during the COVID-19 pandemic. Socio-demographic data were collected from the participants’ health charts.Results − The median YP-CORE score significantly increased from 7 in 2020 to 11 in 2022. A significant increase in psychological distress was determined, from 11% of adolescents in the pre-pandemic period to 23% of adolescents in the pandemic period. Significantly higher rates were reported by girls in both periods. Students from the School of Applied Arts and Design reported psychological distress significantly more often than students from the Electrical Engineering and Traffic School and the Grammar School before and during the pandemic. Family structure was significantly associated with YP-CORE scores only in the pre-pandemic period.Conclusion − The study showed that the COVID-19 pandemic had negative impact on mental health of Croatian adolescents, with certain sociodemographic risk factors being associated with poorer mental health outcomes.
Urogenital Chlamydiosis in Adolescents: Risk Factors and Knowledge regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections
Authors: Prostaka Kristina , Costa Simona , Lidaka Lasma
Published: December 2023

Objective − To investigate the characteristics and individual risk factors for chlamydia infection, as well as the knowledge about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) of sexually active women under 18 years of age who have had intercourse without a condom at least once.Methods − Adolescent girls aged 14 to 17 when attending a gynecologist filled in the questionnaire about their reproductive data and knowledge regarding STIs; they also stated where they had been tested for chlamydia infection.Results − 101 patients were included in the study. Less effective methods of contraception were used by 73.2% of the study participants. None of the study participants could correctly identify all named STIs. 15 (14.9%) of the study participants were diagnosed with chlamydia infection.Conclusions − The study found that many sexually active women under 18 years of age in Latvia use less effective contraception methods and have limited knowledge regarding STIs. The number of sexual partners per lifetime was found to be a risk factor for chlamydia infection.
Latin Female Cognomina. A Study on the Personal Names of Roman Women
Authors: Nuorluoto Tuomo
Published: December 2023

This book is about cognomina, more specifically the cognomina used by Roman women. Chronologically speaking, the cognomen was the latest component of the Roman onomastic system. Eventually, it was also the last component that survived in the nomenclature of most Romans. The use of individual cognomina started to spread throughout the Roman society in the late Republican period and, during the early Imperial period, the cognomen became the primary individual name of Roman men and women. For women, this development was of particular significance. Throughout the Republican period, most of them seem to have borne only one name, i.e. the feminine form of their father’s nomen gentilicium. In a sense, women in this period were, from an onomastic point of view, seen as members of their patrilineal family or gens rather than as real individuals. This apparent lack of women’s individual names has often baffled scholars, even if it is, by now, clear that women sometimes did have praenomina, i.e. first names of more personal nature. The use of female praenomina, however, was never a universal practice. It was only through the advent of the cognomen that all Roman women, for the first time, received a name that gave them a true individual identity in the public eye.
Prospalax priscus jaw from the site of Węże 2 (southern Poland, Pliocene)
Authors: Czernielewski Michał
Published: December 2023

The ecology and adaptations of the Anomalomyidae (Muroidea) have been long debated in the scientific literature. A jaw belonging to Prospalax priscus (Anomalomyidae) was found at the Late Pliocene site of Węże 2 in southern Poland. The presence of this species at the site agrees with the interpretation of P. priscus and the Anomalomyidae in general as adapted to forest environments.
Impact assessment of the Gajke and Brstje landfills on groundwater status using stable and radioactive isotopes
Authors: Cerar Sonja , Serianz Luka , Vreča Polona , Štrok Marko , Kanduč Tjaša
Published: December 2023

Waste disposal in landfills represents a severe threat to aquatic environments on the local, regional, and global levels. In Slovenia, there are 69 registered landfills where groundwater is regularly monitored. However, isotope techniques are not regularly employed. Therefore, we employed isotope analysis of hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen in combination with total alkalinity to assess the impact of the selected landfill on groundwater and to evaluate the biogeochemical processes at work. The δ18O, δ2H, δ13CDIC, 3H activity and total alkalinity were determined in October 2020 at 12 sampling points from the surrounding area of the Gajke and Brstje landfills and leachate from the Gajke landfill. The δ18O (-9.24 ± 0.3 ‰) and δ2H (-64.9 ± 2.7 ‰) in groundwater indicate that the main water source consists in direct infiltration of precipitation, with no significant isotopic fractionation. Total alkalinity in the investigated area ranges from 5.45 to 73 mM and δ13CDIC from –14.9 to +6.1 ‰, respectively. Higher values of total alkalinity (up to 73 mM), δ13CDIC (up to +6.1 ‰), δ18O (-7.64 ‰) and 3H (209.8 TU) are detected in the leachate, indicating biogeochemical process related to CO2 reduction or methanogenesis. Methanogenesis could be present at locations GAP-10/13 (Brstje landfill) and G-2 (Gajke landfill) with δ13CDIC values ranging from –8.2 to –7.6 ‰ and with dissolved oxygen values around 0 % and elevated 3H values (from 16 to 18 TU). This study demonstrates the effectiveness of isotopic analysis as a valuable tool for monitoring landfills, revealing shifts in biogeochemical processes within the groundwater there.
ATENÇÃO À PESSOA COM DEFICIÊNCIA PSICOSSOCIAL NA AUDIÊNCIA DE CUSTÓDIA
Authors: Mendonça Fernando
Published: December 2023

Este estudo analisa o atendimento da pessoa com transtorno psicossocial criminalizada na audiência de custódia pelos profissionais que atuam nesse ato judicial, com o objetivo de examinar se lhe estão sendo garantidos a proteção, os ajustes e os suportes na ótica da Constituição e da Convenção sobre os Direitos das Pessoas com Deficiência. A pesquisa traça o avanço universal pelas liberdades e contenção da violência das classes controladoras dos fatores reais de poder, e a força normativa do Direito Internacional dos Direitos Humanos. Esta investigação examina se o Brasil se adequou às diretrizes da Convenção Americana sobre Direitos Humanos (Pacto de San José da Costa Rica) e da Convenção sobre os Direitos das Pessoas com Deficiência (CDPD), bem como o desempenho do programa de audiências de custódia do CNJ, que estabeleceu os marcos normativos orientadores (Resolução CNJ n. 213/2015 e CPP). Por fim, investiga as experiências jurídicas nacionais que reorientam as medidas terapêuticas judiciais aplicáveis ao paciente judiciário nos moldes do provimento n. 24/2020 da Corregedoria-Geral do Tribunal de Justiça do Maranhão. Este trabalho usa os métodos hipotético-dedutivo e indutivo, posto que se faz no campo teórico-interpretativo de dados extraídos das audiências de custódia, bem como o método de procedimento histórico, em razão da contextualização da temática no tempo e espaço.
How do place-based services evolve in a world of virtual, physical and hybrid service delivery? A research report prepared by the Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW for ANZSOG
Authors: Ritter Alison , Drysdale Kerryn , Katz Ilan , de Leeuw Evelyne , Bates Shona
Published: December 2023

These papers outline the findings of an ANZSOG research project, co-sponsored by the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet (NSW DPC), to identify the emerging considerations for governments in designing and delivering hybrid (i.e. virtual and face-to-face) services and hybrid place-based initiatives (PBIs) – specifically those relating to social services. The research was carried out by a team from the University of New South Wales’s Social Policy Research Centre (SPRCS) and draws on the recent experiences of governments in finding new ways of working in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It examines the effect of using virtual and hybrid modes of service delivery on stakeholders, and identifies the policy settings and resources that will support the ongoing transformation of place-based service delivery.
Building foresight capability - a curated conversation between jurisdiction
Authors: Washington Sally
Published: December 2023

Several ANZSOG jurisdictions are working to improve their foresight capability and to embed that capability within the work of government, making foresight as an essential element of policy design, policy capability and policy stewardship. An ANZSOG ‘curated conversation’ brought together senior officials from the Commonwealth, NSW and South Australia, to share lessons and approaches to improving foresight capability and to engage with the Singapore Government, considered a world leader in government foresight capability. This ‘conversation tracker’ captures the key themes of a broad-ranging discussion which have broad relevance to all jurisdictions looking to future-proof policy and build foresight into their work.
Senior Executive Service Case Study: Tasmania
Authors: Head Brian , Colley Linda
Published: December 2023

This paper is one of a series of eight which summarise how senior executive arrangements in Australia’s public services have evolved since the 1980s. They look at the legislative and policy changes over that period and provide a snapshot of arrangements for senior public servants through to 2021.
The Governance and Operation of Smaller Statutory Agencies: Evidence Review Report
Authors: Gilchrist David , Saggar Shamit , Ahmad Sumayyah
Published: December 2023

ANZSOG has partnered with the public sector commissions of Queensland and Western Australia to commission a research project investigating small statutory agencies, with the goal of producing best practice guidance for establishing, governing and operating these increasingly important and numerous arms of government. This evidence review, undertaken by the University of Western Australia’s Public Policy Institute, is the first output from the project. It summarises the literature and its contribution to identifying issues facing small agencies and also reveals critical gaps which will provide future directions for this research project and the field more broadly
Building policy capability: Insights from a 'curated conversation' between Education departments from three jurisdictions
Authors: Washington Sally
Published: December 2023

ANZSOG convened a curated conversation to bring together senior officials from: the South Australian Department for Education, The Ministry of Education in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment. The conversation explored questions around the context and drivers for policy capability improvement initiatives. This ‘conversation tracker’ captures its key themes, which go beyond the education domain to provide insights into how agencies can address the challenge of building an effective policy infrastructure.
ARALOSIDE A METHYL ESTER FROM PANAX BIPINNATIFIDUS SEEM PROTECTS H9C2 CARDIOMYOCYTES AGAINST CHEMICAL HYPOXIA/REOXYGENATION-INDUCED INJURY BY PRESERVING MITOCHONDRIAL FUNCTION
Authors: Ngô Thị Hải Yến , Phạm Thị Bích , Trần Đức Khánh , Lý Từ Vân , Phùng Quang Huy , Vũ Thị Thu
Published: December 2023

Panax bipinnatifidus Seem (PB) is a precious herb used in many traditional remedies in Vietnam. Previous studies have proven that the saponin-rich extract of this herb has a protective effect on cardiomyocytes in hypoxia-reoxygenation injury (HR). However, which compound in PB plays a major role in this effect has not been elucidated. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the effects of saponin extracted from PB extract, Araloside A Methyl Ester (AAME) on H9C2 cardiomyocytes in HR injury. Cells were grown in normal conditions (control) and HR-CoCl2 conditions, and AAME was added to the culture medium during reoxygenation. Cell viability and some mitochondrial indices (cardiolipin content, mitochondrial membrane potential, ROS) were determined by suitable kits. The results showed that AAME at concentrations of 10 µM significantly reduced the cell death rate by limiting mitochondrial dysfunction (preserving cardiolipin content and mitochondrial membrane potential, reducing mitochondrial ROS) of H9C2 cells in HR-CoCl2 injury (p<0,05). This result demonstrated the potential of AAME to protect cardiomyocytes from HR injury.
Consideraciones de la epistemología en la enseñanza universitaria
Authors: Hurtado Valencia Saúl Manuel , Huacho Torres Aubert
Published: December 2023

La epistemología es una disciplina que se encarga de estudiar las bases, métodos y fundamentos del conocimiento científico; una disciplina que estudia el contexto histórico, social y objetivo del surgimiento del conocimiento científico, los criterios que se utilizan para decir si un saber pertenece al campo del conocimiento científico, y los conceptos de verdad, justificación, corroboración e hipótesis, entre otros. Asimismo, la epistemología también se encarga de analizar la naturaleza del conocimiento y cómo éste se logra con nociones similares como la verdad, la creencia y la justificación de las cosas que suceden a nuestro alrededor. Por lo tanto, en el ámbito universitario la epistemología es importante porque le permite al estudiante comprender como se construye el conocimiento científico y como se justifica su validez. Además, le ayudará a desarrollar sus habilidades críticas con el objeto de evaluar la calidad de información que reciben y a cuestionar las afirmaciones que se hacen en el ámbito académico. A través de este ensayo se procederá hacer un estudio sobre las consideraciones epistemológicas en la enseñanza universitaria. Para el efecto se realizó una exploración bibliográfica en cuanto a su importancia en el estudiante, profesor universitario y el conocimiento desde su entorno. Para finalizar, esto ayudará el aumento de un cúmulo de conocimientos y de la misma manera contribuirá al enriquecimiento para desplegar toda una reflexión crítica en el estudiante a través de la enseñanza en las aulas universitarias.
Programas de prevención del suicidio en adolescentes de escuelas secundarias y la disminución del comportamiento suicida: una revisión sistemática rápida
Authors: Carreño Escobedo Ricardo , Aguilar-Ayala Joel Daniel , Arque-Colque Elena Madalene , Arroyo-Aylas Pilar , Beramendi-Carrión Victoria , Cayllahua-Peña Mayela , Ccencho-Cusiche Ana Paola , Chambergo-Rojas Jéssica Gladys , Chauca-Simón Inelda
Published: December 2023

Antecedentes: El suicidio en adolescentes es un problema de salud pública que está en crecimiento en la actualidad y requiere atención oportuna por las autoridades sanitarias, profesionales de la salud y comunidad en su conjunto. Objetivo: Determinar si el uso de programas de prevención del suicidio en adolescentes de escuelas secundarias, disminuyen el comportamiento suicida. Método: Fue realizada una revisión sistemática rápida de artículos publicados en revistas científicas en las bases de datos Scopus, Web Of Science (WoS) y MedLine (con el buscador PubMed) desde 2011 hasta el 2021.Resultados: Fueron analizados 33 artículos que contenían programas aplicados en adolescentes de escuelas secundarias de los 91 encontrados inicialmente. Conclusiones: La aplicación de los programas evidenció disminución importante del comportamiento suicida en los adolescentes. Los programas que mejor respuesta tuvieron en su aplicación fueron aquellos que abordaban al adolescente en contexto de grupo.
THE IMPACT OF INSTAGRAM INFLUENCERS ON CONSUMER PURCHASING BEHAVIOUR IN CHENNAI
Authors: J Radhika , C Aravinth , C Subhitsha
Published: December 2023

Marketing refers to activities a company undertakes to promote the buying or selling of a product, service, or good. It is one of the primary components of business management and commerce Marketers can direct their product to other businesses (B2B marketing) or directly to consumers (B2C marketing). Regardless of who is being marketed to, several factors apply, including the perspective the marketers will use. Known as market orientations, they determine how marketers will approach the planning stage of marketing. The marketing mix, which outlines the specifics of the product and how it will be sold, is affected by the environment surrounding the product, the results of marketing research and market research and the characteristics of the product's target market. Once these factors are determined, marketers must then decide what methods will be used to promote the product, including use of coupons and other price inducements. The term marketing, what is commonly known as attracting customers, incorporates knowledge gained by studying the management of exchange relationships and is the business process of identifying, anticipating and satisfying customers' needs and wants
The Effect of Digital Educational Games on Primary School 4th Grade Students' Science Learning Anxiety and Happiness at School.
Authors: Atas Mehmet Sena , Ayaz Mahmut , Şihman Serhat , Tunçekin Metin , Kasap Yusuf , Yılmaz Mehmet Emin
Published: December 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of digital educational games on primary school 4th grade students' science learning anxiety and their happiness at school. The study was conducted with 36 primary school 4th grade students in İpekyolu district of Van. A quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test control group was used in the study. In the experimental group, the Science lesson was conducted through digital educational games, while in the control group, the Science lesson was conducted without the use of digital educational games. The data were collected using the Science Teaching Scale and the Happiness at School Scale. The collected data were analyzed using Mann Whitney U-Test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The findings of the study showed that digital educational games decreased 4th grade elementary school students' anxiety about learning science and increased their happiness at school. As a result of the research, it was concluded that it would be beneficial to use digital educational games in the teaching of primary school students, especially in Science and other courses.
Reentry Education in Women’s Prisons:
Authors: Ernst Bonnie Louise
Published: December 2023

In the 1970s, incarcerated women challenged gendered and racialized prison curriculums that failed to set them up for reentry. Prisons relied on home economics courses steeped in gendered stereotypes that did little to help women find economic independence once they were free. Relying on ideals of the civil rights movement and women’s liberation, incarcerated women built coalitions with activists and attorneys to pursue litigation and reform that sought equality andmeaningful opportunities for women. This article explores the ways incarcerated women demanded equal access to reentry, education, job training, and the courts. It draws on prison litigation and traces reentry proposals and their shortcomings. Focused on prisons in the Midwest, the article analyzes archival documents from civil rights groups, federal courts, state archives, historical newspapers, and private collections to demonstrate how incarcerated women advanced principles of social justice movements through their work on prison reform and reentry education.
Harmonizing Mind, Body, and Earth: Exploring the Therapeutic Synergy of Dance Movement Therapy and Ecopsychology
Authors: Patwari Ms. Pallavi , Vajpayee Prof. Aparna
Published: December 2023

Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) has emerged as a versatile and impactful approach to promoting holistic well-being, bridging the intricate connections between the mind, body, and the environment. This comprehensive literature review explores the diverse landscape of recent studies to illuminate the therapeutic potential of DMT in addressing various mental health concerns and enhancing overall psychological and physiological health. The exploration begins with Berger's (2021) investigation into the intersection of DMT practices and ecopsychology, highlighting the development of an eco-somatic community workshop. This study underscores the healing potential of an embodied connection to the natural world, fostering a sense of kinship and responsibility to both individual and collective well-being. Further insights are provided through examinations of DMT interventions with adolescents, biomolecular effects of dance activities, and the widespread use of grounding exercises. Studies by Auborg (2018), Nieves and Jakobsche (2022), and Bräuninger (2015) collectively emphasize the positive impact of movement experiences on motivation, emotional well-being, and the mind-body connection, particularly in populations dealing with anxiety and depression. Additionally, research by Elakiya (2021), Hyvönen et al. (2020), and Karkou et al. (2019) showcases the efficacy of DMT in reducing anxiety and depression levels across diverse populations, including nursing students, individuals diagnosed with depression, and adults coping with Parkinson's disease. The exploration extends to the realm of children's mental health, with Nardi et al.'s (2022) qualitative assessment of DMT techniques for children with anxiety, providing insights into thetherapeutic model based on "mirroring" interventions. These findings collectively underscore the versatility and applicability of DMT in addressing mental health challenges across various demographics and contexts. As the research unfolds, a comprehensive understanding of DMT's therapeutic potential emerges, emphasizing its role in fostering well-being and addressing mental health concerns within an evolving and diverse landscape.
Waarschuwen voor het niet-verlengen van een duurovereenkomst – wat staat er op het spel?
Authors: van Tuyll van Serooskerken I.I.
Published: December 2023

Waarschuwen voor het niet-verlengen van een duurovereenkomst – wat staat er op het spel?

In deze bijdrage wordt ingegaan op de waarschuwingsplicht die kan bestaan indien een duurovereenkomst niet verlengd gaat worden. De grondslag van deze waarschuwingsplicht wordt samen met de consequenties van het schenden daarvan onderzocht. Ook wordt bekeken hoe zo veel mogelijk kan worden voorkomen dat een waarschuwingsplicht ontstaat of wordt geschonden.
Wanneer gaat ‘baas in eigen buik’ te ver?
Authors: Röther T.P.L.H.
Published: December 2023

Wanneer gaat ‘baas in eigen buik’ te ver?

Sinds de inwerkingtreding van de Wet verplichte geestelijke gezondheidszorg (hierna: Wvggz) zijn er verscheidene, uiteenlopende rechterlijke uitspraken geweest over de (on)mogelijkheid om verplichte anticonceptie op te leggen aan vrouwen met een psychiatrische stoornis op grond van de Wvggz. In dit artikel zal ik een oordeel vellen over de juridische mogelijkheid en wenselijkheid van het opleggen van verplichte anticonceptie aan moeders met een psychiatrische stoornis op grond van de Wvggz. Het artikel vangt aan met een beschrijving van het juridische kader waarin het debat over het opleggen van verplichte anticonceptie zich bevindt. Vervolgens bevat het artikel een analyse van de Wvggz met bijbehorende jurisprudentie over verplichte anticonceptie. Daarna wordt er ingegaan op het advies van A-G Lückers en de daaropvolgende uitspraak van de Hoge Raad van 9 december 2022. Ten slotte wordt uiteengezet op welke manier verplichte anticonceptie een rol kan spelen in het Nederlandse rechtsstelsel.