bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Viability and storage of Myrceugenia euosma (O. Berg) D. Legrand and Siphoneugena reitzii D. Legrand (Myrtaceae) pollen
Authors: Corrêa Bruno Jan Schramm , Sá Alexandra Cristina Schatz , Oliveira Luciana Magda de , Mantovani Adelar , Bortoluzzi Roseli Lopes da Costa
Published: November 2024

This study evaluated aspects of the pollen viability of the species Myrceugenia euosma (O. Berg) D. Legrand and Siphoneugena reitzii D. Legrand (Myrtaceae), both native trees with ornamental, medicinal and industrial potential. The study used different concentrations of sucrose to determine pollen viability in vitro and through colorimetric tests with specific dyes (Lugol, carmine acetic, and tetrazolium chloride – TTC – 0.1 and 0.05%). The two species also had their pollen stored for 30 and 90 days in freezers, refrigerators, and natural environments to check the best method for preserving their viability. The results showed that the highest average germination of M. euosma pollen was in a culture medium containing 30% sucrose. After 30 and 90 days of storage, pollen viability was significantly reduced, having preserved part of its potential only in the freezer. The pollen of S. reitzii had a higher average germination rate in a medium with 20% sucrose, but also showed a reduction in viability after 30 and 90 days of storage. The colorimetric tests showed that the pollen of both species responded to the dyes. However, the viability of Lugol and carmine acetic was considered to be overestimated in relation to the in vitro germination tests. Tetrazolium at 0.1% proved to be an alternative for checking the viability of S. reitzii pollen. It can be concluded that different concentrations of sucrose affect germination, and that storing pollen at a low temperature can preserve some of its viability in the short term.
Incidence of diseases and selection of soybean cultivars (Glycine max l. Merril) in a water deficit environment
Authors: Goi Renato José , Carvalho Ivan Ricardo , Loro Murilo Vieira , Pradebon Leonardo Cesar , Silva Thayane Beck da , Frantz Vitor Rott , Sand Arthur Ledermann Van Der , Ferreira Luiz Leonardo
Published: November 2024

This work aimed to verify if it is possible to select soybean genotypes tolerant to diseases and water stress. The experimental design was randomized blocks (RBD), with thirty soybean genotypes, in four replications, totaling 120 experimental units. Evaluations were performed based on crop yield components and disease incidence in thirty soybean cultivars in field conditions. Analysis of variance was performed at 5% probability using the F test. Variables that showed significance were compared using Scott-Knott's grouping of means at 5% probability. Pearson's linear correlation coefficients were calculated between pairs of variables, with significance imposed by the t test at 5% probability. The Euclidean distances were calculated and the UPGMA grouping was performed to construct the genetic dissimilarity dendrogram, after which the biplot principal components were used to identify the association trend between variables and cultivars. It was possible to select soybean genotypes for grain production and disease tolerance in an environment with water stress. Cultivars M 5947 IPRO, TEC 6702 IPRO, M 6410 IPRO showed the highest grain yield. The cultivar TEC 6702 IPRO showed the best agronomic performance for morphological and productive characteristics, associated with the lowest incidence of diseases.
Management of resistant biotypes of Eleusine indica and glyphosate-tolerant Spermacocea latifolia with pre-emergent herbicides associated with sequential application of desiccants
Authors: Spricigo Henrique , Schenddelfdt Bruna Ferrari , Silva Rafaela Oliva da , Hirata Andreia Crisitina Silva , Monquero Patrícia Andrea
Published: November 2024

It has been difficult to control Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn and Spermacocea latifolia Aubl. in cotton and soybean crops due to their herbicide resistance or tolerance to glyphosate. Thus, this study's objective was to evaluate the herbicide efficacy applied in pre-emergence, associated with desiccant herbicide in sequential application, in these species. The experiments for S. latifolia and E. indica were conducted separately in a greenhouse. The experimental design was completely randomized, with 4 replications, in a 6 x 3 factorial. The first factor consisted of pre-emerging herbicides applied two days after the sowing of each species, diclosulam (35 g a.i./ha), s-metolachlor (600 g a.i./ha), pyroxasulfone (200 g a.i./ha) + flumioxazin (200 g a.i./ha), diuron (2000 g a.i./ha), trifluralin (600 g a.i./ha), and the treatment without herbicide. The second factor consisted of the application of diquat (200 g a.i./ha), ammonium glufosinate (400 g a.i./ha), or the absence of sequential application. The results revealed that only for the diclosulam herbicide a sequential application with desiccants was necessary for an effective control of E. indica. The other herbicide applied in pre-emergence showed high efficacy (> 90%) in E. indica control when applied individually. Regarding S. latifolia chemical control, the herbicides s-metolachlor (80.04%), pyroxasulfone + flumioxazin (100%), diclosulam (82.08%) and diuron (89.58%), applied in pre-emergence, presented a satisfactory control at 42 days after emergence. The sequential applications promoted better control of S. latifolia to trifluralin and diuron. In conclusion, there are pre-emergence options for the effective control of E. indica and S. latifolia. However, sequential application can be an important tool for improving the control of some weed species, such as those studied in this work, by certain herbicides.
Pressões sobre as linhas de semeadura influenciando a emergência e o crescimento inicial de algodão
Authors: Fabian Wesley Ângelo , Lima Sebastião Ferreira de , Alves Edson Rafael , Alves Vitória Carolina Dantas , Contardi Lucymara Merquides , Vendruscolo Eduardo Pradi , Nunes Rita de Cássia Barros , Cordeiro Meire Aparecida Silvestrini
Published: November 2024

O processo de semeadura é de fundamental importância para o estabelecimento da cultura no campo, devendo assim se atentar em relação a força que é aplicada sobre a unidade semeadora, que influenciam no atraso de emergência das plântulas de algodão, que pode resultar em decréscimo no desenvolvimento e potencial produtivo da planta. Assim, o trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar o efeito de diferentes pressões exercidas sobre as linhas de semeadura do algodoeiro na emergência e crescimento inicial das plantas. Foi utilizado o delineamento em blocos casualizados com oito tratamentos e três repetições, totalizando 24 parcelas. Os tratamentos foram constituídos das pressões, manual 16 kg, 45 kg e 120 kg, automático leve, padrão e pesado, automático personalizado 36 kg e 59 kg, onde cada unidade de semeadura possuía um mecanismo de pressão hidráulico DeltaForce da marca Precision Planting. Foi avaliado a emergência de plântulas aos 5. 6, 7 e 8° dia após semeadura, número total de planta emergida no 8° dia, número de sementes expostas, altura de plantas com 20 e 25 dias após semeadura e comprimento de raiz principal com 15 dias após semeadura. Na emergência mais rápida, aos 5 dias após a semeadura, o sistema de pressão manual 16 e 45 kg obtiveram maior número de plantas emergidas, superando em 44,6% o sistema automático padrão do equipamento, no entanto, o uso de 16 kg também resultou em maior número de sementes expostas. O uso de sistema de pressão automático na semeadura não foi favorável a emergência das plântulas de algodão, sendo os sistemas manuais mais adequados. . Não se obteve diferença na altura de planta 25 dias após semeadura e comprimento de raiz 15 dias após semeadura, em relação aos diferentes sistemas de pressão utilizados.
Organic production in the context of ensuring food security of Ukraine
Authors: Fedchyshyn Dmytro , Ignatenko Iryna , Bondar Oleksandr , Leiba Liudmyla
Published: November 2024

This review article analyzes the legal regulation of organic production in Ukraine. The steady growth and development of this market are indicated by: 1) an increase in the area of agricultural land allocated for organic production, 2) a rise in the number of domestic organic operators, and 3) the increasing volume of organic product exports to other countries. However, there is a need to implement a set of measures, including: improving legal support, developing the infrastructure of the organic products market, ensuring adequate state support, and enhancing the system of standardization and certification for the production, processing, storage, and transportation of organic products. Additionally, there is a need to introduce an effective system for controlling the sale of organic raw materials, their processing, and the sale of organic products. A fundamental rethinking of the concept of food security in Ukraine is also required, particularly to determine the priority directions for developing agrarian policy under martial law conditions and in the post-war period.
Prioritising Member States Over Citizens
Authors: Bobić Ana
Published: November 2024

The classic story about the right to privacy and data protection in the EU is one of a high level of protection. Yet, this original rosy image is increasingly fading away, most visibly in the La Quadrature du Net litigation, which is a continuation of two dynamics. First, the Court is still cleaning up the residual mess that lingers on from the now annulled Data Retention Directive. Second, in so doing, it is incrementally allowing the Member States indiscriminately retain personal data. Hence, the Court is carving out space for Member States’ preferences to the detriment of the protection of the individual.
Made-Up Principles
Authors: Jones Carwyn
Published: November 2024

The Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill sparked remarkable protest in Parliament itself where Māori lawmakers used haka, a traditional Māori dance form, demonstrating strength and unity (the video went viral). It was also a key focus of what was likely the largest political protest ever seen at New Zealand’s Parliament, with 40,000-50,000 people descending on Parliament grounds and the surrounding streets on 19 November 2024. The Bill is so controversial because it would mean a change to the way in which rights and obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi are recognised in New Zealand law.
The Coupling Logic and Optimized Path of Artificial Intelligence Technology enabling Precise Ideological and Political Education
Authors: Zhu Wenya , Ou Qiwen
Published: November 2024

人工智能重构了精准思政的存在形态、体系结构、育人方式和评价方式，从根本上改变了精准思政的发展态势和既定范式。人工智能与精准思政在智慧发展、内在机理和现实需要等方面存在深度耦合逻辑。人工智能赋能精准思政高质量发展的育人图景在育人目标、育人方法和育人过程中发生深刻转变，但也面临着理论更新、技术应用、安全保障等方面的现实阻梗。基于此，必须把握人工智能技术赋能精准思政的本质，搭建精准思政的智能载体平台，提高教师信息技术素养与精准教学能力，实现人工智能赋能精准思政的高质量发展。
Exploration and Practice of Integrating Applied Scientific Research Results into Project-Based Teaching Reform in Higher Vocational Colleges under the Background of Integration of Science and Education —Taking the Course of “Safety Production Training” as an Example
Authors: Xue Fang , Wang Huali , Li Guangyue , Jiang Bing
Published: November 2024

在“科教融汇”的大背景下，高职院校探索将应用性科研成果转化为教学资源，合理设置教学目标，丰富教学内容、优化评价方法，并将应用性科研成果融入到项目化教学各个环节中，促进科研与教学的统一，不断提升教育教学质量，提升学生创新意识和创新实践能力，加强高质量创新型人才培养，推动高职院校健康可持续发展。
A Study on the Source of Funds for the Western Levy in the Late Qing Dynasty from the Perspective of Customs (1866-1880)
Authors: Wu Qiang , Ren Zhiguo
Published: November 2024

晚清时期，清廷面对内忧外患的严峻形势，任命陕甘总督左宗棠为钦差大臣督办新疆军务，率部收复新疆，整个西征历时十四年之久。在此期间，海关税收不仅被正式纳入协饷体系，成为支持西征军需的重要来源之一，还因其稳定的收入来源被用作向外国洋行借款的担保，有效缓解了财政压力。海关税收对左宗棠西征的贡献体现在两个方面：一是直接拨解，即各海关直接向西征军提供协饷支持;二是间接拨解，通过户部将海关税收入的一部分划拨用于西征。从同治五年（1866 年）至光绪六年（1880年），西征经费总支出高达九千余万两白银，海关协饷占据了相当比例，显著增强了西征行动的后勤保障能力。从各海关在西征期间的具体协饷情况，以及与之相关的海关官银号和经营者信息，可进一步展现海关税收在西征经费筹集中的复杂网络和运作机制。这些数据和事实不仅丰富了对晚清西征经费来源的认识，也为理解当时海关地位变迁及其在国家财政体系中的重要作用提供了有力支撑。
The Path and Mechanism for High-Quality Development of Humanities Education in Ethnic Minority Areas of Southwest China's Border Regions
Authors: Luo Fang , Bai Xiaoming , Wang Jiayang
Published: November 2024

随着全球化进程的加速，中国西南边疆民族地区的教育面临前所未有的机遇与挑战。人文素质教育作为提升教育质量的核心，起着推动区域发展、促进民族团结以及提升国民整体素质的重要作用。本文结合中国西南边疆民族地区的实际情况，深入分析了该地区人文素质教育的现状、存在的问题及其影响因素，并探索了推动教育高质量发展的路径与机制。研究表明，民族文化差异、教育资源匮乏以及基础设施薄弱等因素制约了该地区教育的进一步发展。为了实现人文素质教育的高质量发展，首先需要从政策层面加大投入，优化资源配置，确保教育资源公平流动;其次，要加强文化自信与认同，通过推动民族文化与教育的深度融合，促进文化的传承与创新;最后，教育机制的创新至关重要，应充分利用信息技术手段，推动教育公平，提升教育服务的覆盖面和质量。本文不仅为中国西南边疆民族地区人文素质教育的高质量发展提供了理论支持与实践指导，也为全国教育均衡发展提供了借鉴。随着政策和技术的不断推进，民族地区的人文素质教育将迎来更加广阔的发展前景。
An Analysis of the Value Implications of the National Common Language and Script in Promoting Rural Cultural Revitalization
Authors: Wang Runfang
Published: November 2024

乡村文化振兴为乡村振兴提供了精神支持和动力源泉，是乡村振兴战略的重要组成部分。普通话和规范汉字作为国家通用语言文字，是语言助力乡村文化振兴的主体与核心。本文基于乡村文化振兴战略目标，在现有研究基础上，探讨国家通用语言文字的推广和普及对乡村精神文明建设、乡村传统文化发展、乡村文化生活质量的重要价值意蕴。在正确认识国家通用语言文字对乡村文化振兴价值的基础上，以期能构建起良好的乡村语言环境，助力乡村振兴事业的建设与发展。
A Study on Game Subtitle Translation from the Perspective of Translation Aesthetics: A Case Study of Black Myth: Wukong
Authors: Yu Qun
Published: November 2024

中国首款“3A”大作《黑神话：悟空》具有震撼人心的人物台词和精妙绝伦的语言表达。本文借助刘宓庆的翻译美学理论，探讨其美学价值在形式系统和非形式系统的体现，研究发现，在形式系统方面，译者多通过押韵和停顿的手法展现音韵之美，运用精准恰当的词汇突显语言之美，并通过句式变化，如排比句和祈使句的运用，重现句法之美。在非形式系统层面，充分理解原文意象，把握深层次的情感，通过意象的选词，达到文化意象的巧妙传递、情感氛围的精准营造以及审美想象的充分激发，展现字幕翻译在跨越文化障碍、传达游戏内涵和情感方面的重要作用。通过对《黑神话：悟空》字幕翻译的研究，为游戏翻译提供有益的借鉴，强调在翻译过程中兼顾美学价值与信息传达的重要性，以提升游戏的跨文化传播效果和玩家体验。
Strategic Implementation of Pre-Employment Training Programs For New Employees at PT PLN (Persero)
Authors: Dewi Arianingrum Meira , Ma’arif M. Syamsul , Suhendi Suhendi
Published: November 2024

The availability of professional and trained human resources is the key to the success of a company. However, it is unfortunate when employees who have received a training program actually resign from work. This is what happened in the PLN work environment. The mental readiness factor and the training program are not as expected to be the cause for new employees. This study aims to evaluate the implementation of pre-service learning for new employee candidates of PT PLN (Persero) and find out future implementation strategies. The research method uses mixed methods, namely quantitative and qualitative. This research uses the Kirkpatrick level I approach with data processing techniques using the Customer Satisfaction Index and Importance Performance Analysis methods, as well as the Eckenrode method. The results show that the strength level of the implementation of the pre-service training program shows very good results because the training program provided by company management provides useful value to support work activities. Furthermore, this pre-service training program is considered effective because it has provided a very high level of satisfaction for employees. Meanwhile, the factor that causes employees to resign from their jobs is because there is still a mismatch between training and the reality of work practices in the field. So the future strategy to retain new employees is to strengthen the mentorship program, strengthen the character of prospective new employees, and update content, and career development.
A Study on Native-Like Pronunciation Matters Encountered by Third-Year English Majors at University of Food Industry In Ho Chi Minh City
Authors: Nhi Nguyen Huynh
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the pronunciation challenges faced by third-year English majors at Ho Chi Minh City University of Food Industry (HUFI) in achieving native-like pronunciation. Pronunciation plays a crucial role in effective communication, yet it is often neglected in English language instruction. Using a mixed-methods approach, this research examines the current pronunciation proficiency of students and identifies factors contributing to their difficulties, such as limited exposure to authentic English sounds and insufficient phonetic training. The study also explores strategies to enhance pronunciation, including the use of audiovisual tools, problem-solving techniques, and voice control systems. Cultural awareness and phonological knowledge are highlighted as critical components in improving pronunciation. The findings show that while students recognize the importance of accurate pronunciation, many still struggle with distinguishing English sounds and applying proper intonation and stress patterns. Recommendations are provided to improve pronunciation instruction, focusing on integrating more engaging and systematic pronunciation exercises in the curriculum. The results emphasize the need for targeted pronunciation training to help students develop clear and intelligible English speech, thereby enhancing their overall communicative competence.
“In My Experience… Maximizing Outcomes After Shoulder Replacement Using Innovative Technology”
Authors: Chuinard, MD Christopher
Published: November 2024

The author discusses his experience in the development of a comprehensive shoulder replacement system using innovative technology.
Estimation of Genetic Variability Parameters and Path Analysis for Seed Yield and Its Characters in Mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek)
Authors: Mundiyara Rajdeep , Yadav Giradhari Lal , Meena Suresh Kumar , . Ramesh , Choudhary Rekha , Bhardwaj Rahul , Singh Ishwar
Published: November 2024

Thirty-four genotypes of mungbean were assessed during kharif 2022 using a randomized block design (RBD) with three replications to estimate the genetic variability parameters, characters association and path analysis for different characters. The results were revealed mean sum of squares due to genotypes showed significant differences for all the characters, suggested that the genotypes were genetically diverse. Thus, it indicates sufficient opportunity for selection for different characters in mungbean improvement. The phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) was slightly higher than the corresponding genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) for all the characters suggesting the presence of environmental influence to some extent in the expression of these characters. High heritability were observed for all the characters indicated the scope of their improvement through selection. High genetic advance as percentage of mean along with high heritability was found for plant height, number of branches, number of pods per plant, pod length, 1000 seed weight and seed yield. These characters are governed by additive gene effects and therefore, may be enhanced through direct selection. The correlation of seed yield was positive and significant at phenotypic and genotypic level with characters viz., number of branches, number of pods per plant, pod length and number of seeds per pod. At phenotypic level, highest positive direct effect on seed yield was found for number of branches, pod length, plant height, number of pods per plant and 1000 seed weight. At genotypic level, highest direct positive effect on seed yield were observed for number of branches, pod length, plant height, days to maturity, number of pods per plant, number of seeds per pod and 1000 seed weight.
Exploring Ethical Guidelines: A Case Study-Based Content Analysis of a Kazakhstani Corporation’s Code of Ethics
Authors: Lewis Jason E.
Published: November 2024

Within corporate ethics, organizational values and principles are described in codes of ethics, serving as guiding frameworks for employee conduct and organizational culture. Despite the significance of these documents, little attention has been given to the specific ethical paradigms espoused in codes of ethics, especially in contexts such as Kazakhstan. This case study aims to address this gap through content analysis focused on a prominent, government owned Kazakhstani organization, encompassing over 250,000 employees. By analysing the content of its code of ethics document, this research aims to shed a light on the ethical perspectives projected by the organization to its employees, partners, and customers. Through this analysis, we can gain insights into the ethical priorities shaping organizational behavior within the Kazakhstani business landscape, contributing to a deeper understanding of ethical frameworks within the context of Kazakhstan’s business sector.
Pembelajaran Tematik: Pengembangan Media Video untuk Kemampilan Berdiskusi Siswa di Kelas V di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Miftachur Rohmah  , Sripit Widiastuti  , Dwi Kameluh Agustina
Published: November 2024

This study aims to develop thematic learning video media to improve discussion skills of fifth grade students in elementary schools. The scientific approach of the 2013 Curriculum is the basis for development, with a focus on learning methods that encourage active participation and critical thinking. Using the Research and Development (R&D) model adapted from Borg and Gall, this study went through the validation stages of material, media, and language experts. The validation results showed a feasibility percentage of 88.34% for material, 80.60% for media, and 84.45% for language, all in the "very feasible" category. Trials on 20 students showed a positive response with a percentage of 94%. This video media successfully facilitated a more interactive learning experience and increased students' interest and discussion skills. These findings support the use of digital learning media as an effective tool in thematic education in elementary schools.
La Incivilidad Social, Una Aproximación a la Inseguridad y Alteración del Orden: El Caso Chetumal Quintana Roo
Authors: Sánchez Méndez Luis Germán , Quintal García Nancy Angelina , Ganzo Olivares Jaqueline
Published: November 2024

Esta investigación tiene como objetivo analizar la incivilidad social en Chetumal, Quintana Roo, como un fenómeno complejo que impacta la seguridad ciudadana y el orden público. A través de un enfoque interdisciplinario, se busca comprender las causas y consecuencias de la incivilidad social en Chetumal, identificando las manifestaciones y las posibles soluciones a este problema social. La metodología de esta investigación será cualitativa, bajo el enfoque de análisis a partir de una marcha exploratoria. Esta metodología se basa en la idea de que la incivilidad social es un fenómeno complejo que requiere una comprensión profunda de las experiencias y percepciones de los actores involucrados. La marcha exploratoria permitirá recopilar datos en profundidad sobre las causas y consecuencias de la incivilidad social en Chetumal, lo que a su vez permitirá diseñar estrategias efectivas para abordar este problema.
Percepciones Públicas y su rol en la Construcción de una Sociedad Resiliente: El caso del Municipio de Lázaro Cárdenas Quintana Roo
Authors: Sánchez Méndez Luis Germán , Quintal García Nancy Angelina , Ganzo Olivares Jaqueline
Published: November 2024

Una relación sólida entre la policía y la sociedad es crucial para garantizar la seguridad y el bienestar comunitario. Esta relación se fundamenta en la confianza y la cooperación mutuas, facilitando así la prevención y resolución de delitos. Además, una buena relación aumenta la percepción de legitimidad de la policía, promoviendo el respeto por la ley. La colaboración efectiva entre la policía y la comunidad también puede mejorar la capacidad de respuesta ante emergencias y contribuir a abordar de manera más eficaz los problemas sociales y de seguridad, lo que se traduce en una mejor calidad de vida para todos. Este estudio se enfoca en explorar la percepción social de la función policial y su impacto en el desarrollo social, utilizando una metodología cualitativa con enfoque etnográfico. Se busca analizar cómo la comunidad percibe el papel de la policía en la sociedad y cómo estas percepciones afectan la relación entre ambos, así como el desarrollo general de la comunidad. A través de entrevistas en profundidad y observaciones participativas, se recopilarán datos sobre las experiencias, creencias y actitudes hacia la policía, lo que permitirá analizar las circunstancias que influyen en la percepción de la policía en la sociedad. El enfoque etnográfico será útil para identificar cómo la comunidad se relaciona con la policía en diferentes contextos y situaciones, prestando especial atención a las interacciones entre la policía y los diversos grupos sociales, así como a las percepciones de seguridad y justicia. Los resultados de esta investigación tienen como objetivo contribuir a una mejor comprensión de la relación entre la policía y la comunidad, y ofrecer recomendaciones para mejorar la percepción social de la policía y fortalecer la confianza y colaboración entre ambas partes.
Emerging Technologies and its Role in Modern Education
Authors: Vergara Mendoza Ketty Zoraida , Briones Zambrano Mariana Marisol , Moreiro Baquerizo Amanda Sofia
Published: November 2024

It assesses the ways in which new technologies are revolutionizing education due to the adoption of personalized learning, increased interactivity, and an increase in access to resources. Technological innovation thus questions the old paradigms of education and opens the way toward more inclusive and participative classes. Quantitative data were gathered from 139 randomly selected students at Milagro State University studying in the Pedagogy of National and Foreign Languages Career. This study pinpoints the shift occurring in educational contexts, whereby the traditional elements of classrooms and school hours are no longer core elements in learning processes. Technology, in turn, frees the learner's context to anytime and anywhere, which again would mean that while learners can learn 24/7, they still need human contact. This paper, from the perspective of ubiquitous learning and augmented realities, advocates for the potential transformative impact technologies may have in education while trying to address some challenges associated with their use. The findings of this research are presented through a descriptive and exploratory design and have showed that students, education, and technology play a vital role in modern successful education. This research points out the need for a revision of the educational frameworks for them to fully encompass technological advancement.
Breve Repaso de la Literatura Inglesa y las Aportaciones de George Bernard Shaw al Pensamiento Económico
Authors: Fierros Pesqueira Emma Lilia , Espinosa Guillén Sergio Samuel
Published: November 2024

El artículo realiza un breve repaso de la literatura inglesa, mencionando los autores principales de las distintas épocas. También relata la obra literaria de George Bernard Shaw, primer ganador del Premio Nobel de Literatura y el Premio Oscar, cuyo pensamiento económico permanece vigente.
The Theme of Crisis of Religion in the Poetry of Robert Browning
Authors: Damjanoski Milan
Published: November 2024

This paper explores the theme of the crisis of religion in the poetry of Robert Browning, a prominent Victorian poet whose works often grapple with the tensions between faith, doubt, and the evolving religious consciousness of his time. In an era marked by scientific advancements, industrialization, and philosophical skepticism, Browning’s poetry reflects a deep engagement with the spiritual dilemmas faced by individuals caught between traditional religious beliefs and modern uncertainties. This paper shall throw light on his dialogue with the main social dilemmas of his time through the concepts of the semiosphere by Juri Lotman and the dialogism of Mikhail Bakhtin. This will be done through close readings of key poems such as "Caliban upon Setebos," "An Epistle Containing the Strange Medical Experience of Karshish, the Arab Physician," and "Death in the Desert." This paper examines Browning’s nuanced portrayal of characters who struggle with existential questions about divine justice, the nature of God, and the role of faith in a changing world. By analyzing Browning's dramatic monologue, this study highlights how his poetry encapsulates the Victorian crisis of faith, offering insights into the broader cultural and intellectual currents of his time. Finally, it also provides insights into the relevance of Browning’s poetry in today’s world of crisis of morality and technological advancement.
Exploring The Religio-Socio Ethical Dimensions of Ai-Driven Evangelism:
Opportunities, Challenges, And Implications
Authors: Oluwafemi Joseph Alao , Afolorunso Olalekan Dairo
Published: November 2024

This paper investigates the impact of AI-driven evangelism, focusing on its religiosocio
ethical dimensions. It highlights the integration of artificial intelligence in religious
practices, addressing its benefits such as broader access to spiritual content, personalized
education, and improved engagement with younger audiences alongside significant challenges,
including concerns over authenticity, empathy, and ethical implications of machine-mediated
guidance. The study stresses the importance of establishing ethical frameworks for AI use
within religious institutions. Recommendations include developing ethical guidelines that align
with theological principles, providing ongoing education for religious leaders on AI, and
engaging congregations in discussions about technology integration. The paper concludes by
advocating for balanced approaches to AI that enhance spiritual experiences while respecting
diverse faith practices. Overall, it emphasizes the necessity for continued dialogue among
religious communities to successfully navigate the complexities introduced by AI in spiritual
life.
The Role of Flexible Work Arrangements in Enhancing Employee Well-
Being and Productivity: A Study on SDG 8 Implementation in Tech
Companies
Authors: Cheau Wei Loh , Mui Li Cheng
Published: November 2024

Employee well-being and productivity have come to the forefront of human resource
management (HRM) in the technology sector. This trend is coherent with the goals of
Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8), which promotes sustained, inclusive, and
sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all
(Küfeoğlu, 2022). The high-pressure, fast-paced environments endemic to the tech industry
align with the intent to enhance workplace environments to promote mental health and overall
well-being in pursuit of SDG 8. According to Warmate et al. (2021), this mainly includes
allowing for flexible work arrangements (FWAs), such as remote work, flexible hours, and
compressed workweeks. The pandemic has forced the tech industry to adopt FWAs; in some
cases, this might even have been a positive development, particularly regarding employee
satisfaction and mental health, which are good for business. This study aims to address SDG 8
by examining the implementation of FWAs in tech companies as an avenue for improving the
well-being and performance of employees. The application of theories like Self-Determination
Theory (SDT) highlights how FWAs fulfil basic psychological needs such as autonomy,
competence, and relatedness, thereby boosting engagement and motivation among employees.
Underwater Image Recognition using Machine Learning
Authors: N.K. Divya , Sanjay Koti Manjula , S Priyadarshini
Published: November 2024

Machine Learning is the branch of Artificial Intelligence in which a computer is fed with data
and based on that data it tries to find out solution on its own. It encompasses the procedure for
feeding algorithms information to create the algorithms realize patterns in the data and then
increase the performance of the algorithms. A Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) is a type
of a deep learned an algorithm that has been created for image processing when using
convolutional layers to automatically and in a hierarchical way learn features from the input
images. Computers can perform well when it comes to image recognition and classification
because of its capacity to detect and record such features as edges, or texture, and shapes among
others. A rise in focusing on processing underwater images is essential for various research
purposes necessary in marine biology, economy as well as in the management of species’
biodiversity. Observance of such organisms as plankton and Posidonia Oceanic allows
determining environmental shifts, global warming, and impact of people on sea creatures.
These include respectively planktons that are fundamental for oxygen generation, climatic
events and the Posidonia Oceanic, which helps improve the sea Biodiversity and water quality.
In the organisation study, image processing supplement the physio-chemical analysis and the
sonar detection system. The performances of deep learning models, especially the CNNs, in
underwater image processing are significantly better than the conventional methodologies. Preprocessing
is important because images are often low-quality; data augmentation and transfer
learning tackle the problems of a small dataset and class imbalance, which allow you to save
computations during training. Through human activities, marine trash remains a menace to
deep sea ecosystems and marine organisms calling for proper debris control.
The Wisdom of Marion Woodman
Authors: Zappacosta Judy D.
Published: November 2024

Judy Zappacosta comments on Marion Woodman's contributions that furthered ideas regarding soma and psyche. Woodman's deep connection to Jung's ideas formed the foundation of her own work. In reflection upon her death, Woodman is remembered for her legacy of writings that offered many a voice for their inner struggles with addiction, perfection, body image, dreams, and metaphors. Remembering her ability to weave fairytale and life's dramas, Woodman and Robert Bly used the story of the Maiden King to exemplify projections, symbols, metaphor, and transformation.
Embracing the Past: Moving Into the Future
Authors: Friedman Harriet S. , Anderson Marion
Published: November 2024

This article is based on "Embracing the Past: Moving into the Future," a keynote presentation at Transformation in Sandplay through Image, Story and Ceremony, STA National Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, November 2018. Harriet Friedman authored the section entitled "From Dora Kalff to Contemporary Practice" and Marion Anderson contributed "Transformation in and Through Sandplay."
The Dual Child Motif: A Case Illustrating My Discovery
Authors: Kalsched Donald E.
Published: November 2024

The author discusses a brief example of how the image of the "dual child" came to his attention in a clinical case. Dr. Kalsched notes that this motif is especially prominent in the case of "Howard" which is described by Dr. Freedle in their co-authored article, "Trauma, Innocence and the Self-Care System: Implications for Sandplay Therapy" in Volume 28, Number 1, 2019, p. 7.
Yemoja: Queen of the Sea in Sandplay Therapy
Authors: Maurmo Thais
Published: November 2024

The author explores the use of the Yemoja figurine in sandplay therapy. The three female patients described in this article shared a history of family trauma and challenges facing death. All three clients used Yemoja figures when revisiting death and grief in their sandplay scenes. The image of Yemoja helped them relate to deeper layers of their psyches. A client who had been depressed was able to experience descent, containment and eventual emergence. Another became more able to face her overwhelming rage which was transformed into ego-strength. However, another client was not able to experience a complete process; she left therapy due to escalating physical symptoms. Also included in this article is amplification material in the form of stories, myths associated with the originally Yoruba goddess Yemoja (also known in Brazil as Iemanja) in both the Umbanda and Candomble religions as well as other contexts; syncretism is discussed. The importance of Our Lady of Aparecida in Brazilian culture is briefly discussed.
The Bell Jar in Sandplay Therapy
Authors: Bechtel Amanda
Published: November 2024

This article amplifies the symbolism of the bell jar as miniature when used in a sandplay process. Historical, scientific, alchemical and literary aspects of this symbol are explored. The article examines the therapy of a young, female adolescent and the symbolic use of the bell jar in her sandplay process.
The Added Value of Sandplay Therapy With Emerging Adults in an Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Program
Authors: Freedle Lorraine Razzi , Goodwin Downs Dara , Souza John , Cipponeri Ashley
Published: November 2024

Using a mixed-method quasi-experimental design this study explores the added value of sandplay therapy with emerging adults (age range: 18-24 years) in a residential outdoor behavioral healthcare (OBH) treatment program. Participants were divided into two groups: One group (n = 29) received sandplay therapy during OBH treatment. A comparison group (n = 29) was randomly selected from those who received OBH treatment without sandplay during the same time period. The Outcomes Questionnaire (OQ®-45.2) was administered at admission and discharge. Open-ended surveys were also conducted and analyzed using grounded theory. Findings indicate that, compared to OBH treatment as usual, adding sandplay therapy resulted in a greater clinically and statistically significant reduction in distress. Both groups evidenced a very large effect size. Adding sandplay therapy to OBH treatment appeared to be particularly beneficial for those who presented with higher levels of distress upon admission. Therapists reported using sandplay therapy for clients with notable trauma, difficulties with self-expression, and tendencies toward over-intellectualization, and/or when other methods weren't working. Seven themes emerged, with participants noting that sandplay enabled access to deep emotions and memories; facilitated somatic connections; stimulated creativity and expression; was playful and fun; felt safe and relaxing; was met with initial skepticism that turned into appreciation; and provided insight and new perspectives. The value of adding sandplay to an already robust treatment program is discussed, along with implications for further research.
Bridging One World and Another: A Conversation With Sachiko Taki-Reece
Authors: LeBel Ellen Searle
Published: November 2024

A conversation between Sachiko Taki-Reece and Ellen Searle LeBel reviews Dr. Taki-Reece's unique bi-cultural professional contributions as a sandplay therapist, Jungian analyst, teacher, researcher, author and clinical innovator. Dr. Taki-Reece's career began in her native Japan and led her to Jungian analytic and sandplay training in Los Angeles. Her formative journey began with Dr. Hayao Kawai, continued with Edith Sullwold in the US, Dora Kalff in Switzerland, study with Kay Bradway and other analysts, and work with at risk children and adults in cross cultural settings. Dr. Taki-Reece has written and presented extensively in both Japan and the US. In recent years, she developed use of group Hakoniwa in communities affected by trauma, for helping professionals, and in training groups, offering collective symbolic play for healing and relationship building.
Dreaming of Loss—In Order to Bear It
Authors: Donald Beatrice
Published: November 2024

The author discusses Wilfred Bion's theory of symbol formation in relation to sandplay, using as illustration the case of a 10-year-old girl's unconscious processing of anticipatory grief over the loss of her mother to cancer. The article explores how Bion's theory provides a theoretical rationale for thinking about the fundamental elements of sandplay—the sand tray, sand, water, the collection and the therapist—as a unified whole in symbol formation and supports Kalffian thinking about the importance of delayed interpretation in the symbolic process.
A Conversation With Dyane N. Sherwood
Authors: Sugatt Sarah S. (Sally)
Published: November 2024

This contribution represents a conversation between Dyane Sherwood and Sally Sugatt in which they discuss the newest edition of Sandplay: A Psychotherapeutic Approach to the Psyche (1966/2020) by Dora Kalff. Their dialogue includes many elements, such as researching and enhancing photographs and obtaining a new translation, for example, that demonstrate the work and care that go into publishing Dora Kalff's book. In addition, Dr. Sherwood describes how the deep content of Dora Kalff's work "worked" on her psyche and helped her to offer this wonderful new edition to the sandplay world.
The Trickster Archetype in Sandplay Therapy: The Journey of a Woman Suffering From Bulimia
Authors: Kwok George Kar Kin
Published: November 2024

Kalsched's idea of the role of the trickster archetype is discussed and illustrated in this article through the sandplay process of a female patient who suffered from bulimia nervosa. Details in each sandplay session are elaborated. The implication of the trickster archetype in the healing process of bulimic disorder, particularly in females, is discussed through the lens of Jungian sandplay therapy.
A Conversation With Maria Kendler
Authors: Bortz Mark
Published: November 2024

In the context of an email conversation between Maria Kendler and Mark Bortz, Mark interviews Maria Kendler (2020). Their dialogue begins with Maria's personal journey into sandplay, she also presents unique ideas, her approach to sandplay, and working with the other. Mark Bortz and Maria Kendler explore two important feminine deities who capture spirit and matter. Maria stresses the experience of the archetype for clinical work. When talking about how central touching the sand is in sandplay she stresses the "experience." They talk about a complex case about which Maria wrote in "Taming the Beast: Transformation of the Negative Masculine in a Woman's Sandplay Process" (Journal of Sandplay Therapy, 2013) focusing on the relationship of the client and therapist and at the integration of many opposites. Finally, the interviewer and interviewee talk about another article of Maria's, "Must Theseus Kill the Minotaur? Coping with Destructive Aggressiveness in Sandplay Therapy" (Journal of Sandplay Therapy, 2017); they focus on the title of this paper and explore how the hero and the shadow are part of everyone and of every collective.
The Alien and Other Extraordinary Figures in Psychoanalysis and Sandplay Therapy
Authors: Saletti Mariella
Published: November 2024

The author discusses the figure of the alien in terms of the valence of the "alien self" studied by various psychoanalytic authors, as an invasive shadow form and a compensatory figure of the unconscious, in reference to Jung's observations concerning UFO and alien dreams and frequent sightings of the 1950s. It analyzes the valence of other extraordinary figures in the metamorphic evolution of the post-modern collective psyche. The author also considers that extraordinary figures created by contemporary literature, culture and the film industry, play a mythopoeic role in the collective unconscious, as well as offering opportunities for the development of consciousness. Sandplay therapy allows patients to express their imaginary resonances, and the therapist to develop a deep awareness of their mythopoeic, energetic and metamorphic power, and therefore to grasp the psychodynamics and meanings of light and shadow in the patient's personal journey. A child client, found the foundations of a positive sense of herself that allowed her to overcome intrusive anxieties. In the alien and other extraordinary figures, she found the symbolic expression of her childhood traumatic experiences, which she could integrate by accessing, through sandplay, that deep area of transformative unconscious intelligence that belongs to the totality of the Self.
Votives From Malta in Sandplay Therapy
Authors: Francica Claire
Published: November 2024

This article comes from a presentation from Dreaming with the Hands—the 25th Congress of the International Society for Sandplay Therapy, Berlin, 2019. The author explores the ancient hypogea of Malta as well as votives such as the "Sleeping Lady." She also discusses the asklepieions of Greece and "temple sleep." Dr. Francica presents the therapeutic work of two clients—adult and adolescent—who experienced excruciating physical and psychological pain both in their daily lives and as expressed in their sandplay scenes. Their intense and unrelenting suffering was so persistent within the analytic field that it left the therapist at a loss for words and sleepy. She observes that when clients are experiencing tremendous pain, they may understandably be desperate for relief in the form of immediate interpretations of their sandplay scenes. Dr. Francica explains that some clients, by the time they find sandplay, have experienced such a long history of other treatments and interventions without success that it is difficult for them to tolerate the slowness of the process. Patience, perseverance and trust, were major determining factors associated with the progress of the two clients she presents. Dr. Francica concludes that accessing votives in sandplay may help access unconscious healing, which resonates with the power of divine intervention in a person's dreams while practicing the rite of incubation.
Privilege and Unconscious Bias in the Context of Sandplay Therapy
Authors: Loue Sana
Published: November 2024

Our natural inclination towards categorization of our world may inadvertently adversely affect our clients if we cannot bring into our awareness the biases that underlie our categorization of people. The concept of cultural humility is congruent with the openness and safety that characterizes sandplay in that it recognizes the multidimensionality of each person and encourages each individual to embark on a lifelong journey of self-discovery and growth. This article discusses the relevance of cultural humility to sandplay practice and to professional ethics and suggests strategies to foster an awareness of one's own unconscious biases and circumvent the automatic activation of negative associations.
The Asklepion: Archetype of Sickness and Healing in Sandplay Therapy
Authors: Blaser Janet
Published: November 2024

This article is about the god who appears at the moment of healing, and who is, simultaneously, the illness and the healing: the Greek god of medicine, Asklepios. The writer explores of the ever-present mystery of the relationship of body and psyche as it is revealed in illness and cure. Parallels are drawn between the ancient Greek practices of healing and medicine and our contemporary practices of Jungian analysis and sandplay therapy. These parallels will be illustrated through the therapeutic process of a woman's sandplay and dreams as she went through the treatment of a life-threatening disease from which she was cured.
Rewilding From Within: The Significance of the Beaver in a Child's Sandplay Therapy
Authors: Miles Rebecca
Published: November 2024

This article explores the symbol of the beaver and its loss and eventual return to the UK wetlands. The author considers the possible root of the absence of this creature from the cultural life and memory of the British people linking this to the shadow aspects of the beaver's engineering prowess. Connections are made to the psychotherapeutic work of a 9-year-old-girl with deep early wounding. The beaver, as symbol, appeared to represent a wounded aspect of herself that suffered such an overwhelming hunger for nourishment that it had to be excluded and rejected. Some of her symptoms included a need to control life through ritualistic behaviors. Through her work in the sand the young girl was able to integrate her deep needs and access resources that helped her to restabilize and prepare for the developmental challenges ahead.