bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Inovações em Políticas Públicas voltadas ao Bem Estar dos Longevos: Uma revisão integrativa da literatura
Authors: Mariucci Eliane Maria , Convento Telmo Savio
Published: December 2024

O processo de envelhecimento, fenômeno minoritário até pouco mais de um século atrás, torna-se agora parte integrante da realidade vivenciada pela maioria das sociedades do mundo globalizado, na medida em que a população envelhece no nível global, estimando-se que em 2050 o número de indivíduos com sessenta anos ou mais chegará a aproximadamente dois bilhões, a maioria dos quais residindo em países em desenvolvimento. Este artigo tem como objetivo realizar uma revisão integrativa dos principais temas relacionados à qualidade de vida dos longevos, buscando compreender os aspectos relevantes para o direcionamento de políticas públicas e ações capazes de atender às demandas existentes. Além disso, o artigo visa identificar quais propostas inovadoras estão sendo elaboradas para que a década de 2021-2030 fique marcada como a Década do Envelhecimento Saudável.
Evaluation and Optimization Simulation of Land Suitability for Village Construction in the Urban Rural Integration Zone - Empirical Test Based on 49 Administrative Villages in Chuzhou City, China
Authors: Fan Shuping , Zhu Yuntao , Guo Huimin , Wang Qi , Mi Yishi , Gao Xin , Liu Yangbing , Su Zihao
Published: December 2024

Potential endowment and constraint bottom line are the core elements of evaluating the suitability of village construction land. The scientific and reasonable measurement of the suitability degree and its optimization simulation from the quantity, scale and spatial layout are necessary for demarcating the boundary of village construction land and the preparation and implementation of village planning. This study chooses typical combination of urban and rural Chuzhou in Anhui province jurisdiction 49 administrative villages for the research scope, builds a "potential-constraint" model under the framework of village construction land suitability evaluation index system and measures appropriate degree, further optimization simulation and differential control strategy, to guide the village construction land scientific and reasonable layout. The results show that: (1) the village collective income and land use intensity have a great impact on the potential of village construction land, The proportion of permanent basic farmland, the distance from the organized town and the population loss rate have a great impact on the binding force of village construction land; (2) The proportion of suitable, unsuitable and suitable areas of village construction land is 38.63%, 27.56% and 15.60% respectively, The overall distribution pattern of suitability is " high in the east and southwest, South-Northeast Low ", Suitable areas are mainly Xijian Street, unsuitable areas are mainly Shiji Town, In the future, the village construction land will still be mainly expanded by Xijian Street to Shahe Town and Zhulong Town; (3) The eastern high-suitable area adopts the rural urbanization mode and optimizes the layout in a "group" style, The central low suitable area adopts the mode of "teng village and land reduction" and continuously improves the level of intensive land use, In the southwest, it is suitable for villages to form a "central village" layout mode based on location and economic development. Taking the adjustment of the quantity, scale, and spatial layout of village construction land in the urban and rural fringe as the main context and implementing the optimization simulation of village construction land under the mode of "linking man and land together", to provide theoretical exploration and technical support for the overall layout of urban and rural construction land and the delineation and implementation of "three districts and three lines" in village planning.
Effects of combined application of slow-release nitrogen fertilizer and urea on nitrogen uptake, utilization and yield of maize under two tillage methods
Authors: Fan Mingyuan , Chen Pei , Zhang Chang , Liang Min , Xie Guangming , Zhao Li , Wang Chuangyun
Published: December 2024

Objective The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of the combined application of slow-release nitrogen fertilizer and urea on soil water use efficiency, dry matter accumulation, nitrogen uptake and utilization, operation and yield under two tillage methods.
Method Qiangsheng 388 was selected as the test material, and under rotary tillage (R) and rotary tillage + subsoiling (R + S), the fertilization methods of CK (no fertilization), U (100% urea), S (100% slow-release nitrogen fertilizer) and different UNS ratios (urea and slow-release nitrogen fertilizer) were set up for two years in field experiments.
Result The results showed that compared with CK, U and S, UNS significantly improved water use efficiency, dry matter accumulation, nitrogen uptake, operation and yield. Among them, UNS2 (the ratio of S and U was 7:3) was the best. In 2022, R UNS2 had the best water use efficiency, dry matter accumulation, nitrogen uptake, operation and yield, which were 5.05%, 2.0%, 3.88%, 6.18% and 4.06% higher than those of R + S UNS2, respectively. In 2023, R + S UNS2 had the best treatment, which was 1.98%, 2.52%, 1.85%, 2.60% and 2.20% higher than that of R UNS2, respectively.
Conclusion R + S tillage can effectively improve maize yield, nitrogen uptake and utilization, water use and dry matter accumulation; Nitrogen application treatment UNS2 treatment was the best. In summary, R + S UNS2 is the best coordination strategy.
The Effect of Postnatal Steroids on Lung Ultrasound Scores and Extubation Readiness in Very Low Birth Weight infants
Authors: Sri Sudhir , Singhal Madhavi , Feinstein Kate , Schreiber Michael , Marks Jeremy
Published: December 2024

Objective: We assessed the utility of lung ultrasound scores (LUSs) to predict extubation readiness in VLBW infants, and determined the effect of postnatal steroids on LUSs in babies who were chronically ventilated for > 30 days.
Study Design: We measured infants’ LUS scores before planned extubations and determined the success of the subsequent extubation attempts.
Results: Overall, LUSs were lower in successfully extubated compared with unsuccessfully extubated infants in the entire population. Similar differences were seen in LUSs between successfully and unsuccessfully extubated chronically ventilated infants. In chronically ventilated infants, LUSs did not differ between infants who did and did not receive dexamethasone. However, dexamethasone-treated infants who extubated successfully had lower scores compared to those who did not.
Conclusions: While LUS scores do not predict the need for dexamethasone treatment to promote successful extubation, they do predict subsequent extubation success, irrespective of both dexamethasone treatment and duration of ventilation.
Dietary and Serum Micronutrients Associations with Lung Cancer: Results from the NHANES 1988-2018 and Mendelian randomization study
Authors: Yi Xuyang , Xie Shouzhi , Hu Xinhang , Zhao Wangcheng , Ouyang Yifan , Zhang Zhe , Yang Zhi , Huang Xingchun , Wang Li , Peng Muyun , Yu Fenglei
Published: December 2024

Background
Numerous studies suggest a link between nutrients and lung cancer (LC) development, previous researches have produced conflicting results regarding the effects of diet-derived nutrient levels on LC risk. This study investigates the causal relationships between different types of lung cancer—including lung adenocarcinoma (LA), squamous cell lung cancer (SqCLC), and small cell lung cancer (SCLC)—and 12 dietary micronutrients, while also including calcium as an important mineral nutrient. We used National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data to prove these associations, both in terms of diet and serum.
Methods
We selected instrumental variables (IVs) for the micronutrients based on recent genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and derived summary statistics for LC involving 33,057 cases and 545,462 controls. The causal inference analysis utilized the inverse-variance weighted (IVW) method, complemented by sensitivity analyses to validate the assumptions. The NHANES data, collected from 1988 to 2018, helped explore these associations, employing random forest imputation for missing data, propensity score analysis for confounding adjustment, and subgroup analyses to assess nutrient-cancer relationships. Machine learning techniques identified micronutrient most significantly associated with LC.
Results
Our findings suggest that higher dietary concentrations of vitamin B12 (OR: 0.30), zinc (OR: 0.06 for LA), vitamin D (OR: 0.60 for LA), and selenium (OR: 0.003 for SCLC) correlate with reduced LC risk. In the NHANES cohort of 14,421 participants, LC patients exhibited lower dietary intakes of the 12 micronutrients despite higher serum concentrations. Notably, machine learning results showed that elevated serum concentrations of calcium, zinc, and copper may also reduce the risk of LC.
Conclusions
These results indicate that zinc may protect against LC, particularly LA, while evidence for other nutrients is insufficient. The study also emphasizes the need for improved nutritional supplementation in LC patients.
Assessing Cognitive Alignment in Pre-tertiary TVET Core Mathematics: A Ghanaian case study of curriculum and exit examination
Authors: Folson Derick , Awush Francis Kwadwo
Published: December 2024

Mathematics is pivotal in global pre-tertiary education, particularly within STEM fields, where mastery facilitates success in finance, engineering, and technology. This study examines the cognitive alignment between Ghana's pre-tertiary TVET Core Mathematics Curriculum and exit examinations from 2011 to 2023, employing Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Framework and Porter’s Alignment Model. Using content analysis, 11 exit examination papers were analyzed to evaluate the emphasis on cognitive demand levels, alignment with curriculum standards, and the relationship between alignment indices and pass rates. Findings reveal that Paper 1 predominantly assesses lower-order cognitive skills (DOK 1 and 2), while Paper 2 emphasizes higher-order thinking (DOK 2, 3, and occasionally 4), with significant variations across years. Alignment indices indicate moderate congruence, with the highest in 2011 (0.819) and the lowest in 2019 (0.594). A weak positive correlation (r = 0.241, p = 0.474) was found between alignment and pass rates, highlighting the influence of external factors on student outcomes. Recommendations include improving alignment practices, ensuring equitable representation of cognitive demand levels, and addressing broader determinants of student success.
The Nexus between Perceived Corruption, Macroeconomic Indicators, and Capital Flights in ASEAN-4 Countries
Authors: Hamit Ahmad Fauze Abdul
Published: December 2024

Capital flight refers to the outflow of financial assets from a country due to various factors, including economic instability, political uncertainty, and perceived corruption. Understanding the determinants of capital flight is crucial for policymakers because it has significant implications for a country’s economic stability and growth. This study investigates the impact of the corruption perception index (CPI) and macroeconomic indicators, such as the inflation rate, exchange rate, and gross domestic product (GDP), on capital flights within four Southeast Asian countries or the ASEAN-4: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand from 2010–2020. The current study hypothesises that countries with higher levels of perceived corruption, higher inflation rates, depreciating exchange rates, and lower GDP growth are more likely to experience higher levels of capital flight. The current study employs a static panel data regression analysis via the feasible generalised least squares (FGLS) model for more robust estimates. The analysis revealed a negative relationship between CPI scores and capital flight. Higher CPI scores indicate lower levels of corruption, increased investor confidence, and reduced levels of uncertainty. Conversely, a higher inflation rate positively influences capital flight, reflecting the erosion of purchasing power and reduced investor confidence. Additionally, the analysis also reveals that a depreciating exchange rate may discourage capital flight because it reduces the value of foreign assets held by domestic investors. Finally, higher GDP levels discourage capital flight, indicating a more robust domestic economy and better investment opportunities. Policy implications are derived from the empirical findings, suggesting that addressing corruption is crucial for achieving sustainable economic growth and curtailing capital flight.
Rapid, precise & efficient thin layer chromatography (TLC) method for the detection of major glucosinolates from Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) with special reference to antidiabetic potential revealed by in-silico analysis
Authors: Sharma Anubhuti , Shukla Amit , Kumar Arun , Rai P K , Katiyar Raunak , Khatik Gopal L. , Prasad Surendra , Rai Gyanendra Kumar , Verma Mahendra Kumar
Published: December 2024

Cruciferous plants are a rich source of various bioactive compounds which possess strong antioxidant potential. The potential antioxidant activity of brassica plants makes them the preferred candidate for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications. Chromatographic determination is an easy and fast technique for identifying various bioactive compounds with antioxidant activities from samples with different solvent systems. Glucosinolates from the Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.) samples were extracted and desulphated using column chromatography. With thin layer chromatography (TLC) analysis at least fifteen glucosinolate compounds including their degraded products were detected with various spraying agents. The major glucosinolates such as Sinigrin, 7-Methoxy brassicin, Glucoebeverin, 4-Hydroxy glucobrassicin, Gluconapin, Glucobrassicin, Glucoraphanin, Gluconasturtina, Progoitrin, Glucoerucina and Glucobrassicanapin were qualitatively analyzed by TLC method. Their glycosides were reported with retention factor (Rf) values 0.36, 0.20, and 0.16, and alkaloid compounds with Rf values between 0.5 to 0.6 which also includes their major glycosides. The identified were mainly sulfurous acid esters, succinic acid, 1-methyl butyl ester, 2-methyl-1-butanol ester, allyl hexadecyl ester, allyl nonyl ester, 3,20-allopregnanedione, etc. and major alkaloid identified are cyclopentane propyl, 1,5 heptadiene (E), cholest-5-ene, 3-(1-oxobuthoxy), 6-tetradecanesulfonic acid and butyl ester by Gas chromatographic-mass spectrophotometry (GC-MS) method. It also confirmed the presence of various glycosides, alkaloids and aliphatic glucosinolates like butyl isocyanatoacetate, allyl methallyl ether, 2-propyl tridecyl ester, thereby confirming TLC as fast and inexpensive detection technique for all such compounds in Indian mustard. Further, these compounds were studied for different antidiabetic drug targets via docking study. This results in the potential antidiabetic profile of Brassica juncea L. could be from its key phytoconstituent i.e. 7-methoxy brassicin, 4-hydroxy glucobrassicin and sinigrin. This study can be further explored in experimental valiation of antidiabetic potential of Brassica juncea L.
Discovery of membrane force model for liquid layer under capillary meniscus in cylindrical tubes
Authors: Guo Han , Li Kuangyu , Yang Yingying , Yu Bo , Zhou Huaichun
Published: December 2024

The 200 years long study of capillary phenomena has not yet reached a level of deep understanding and description. In the so-called membrane theory in structural mechanics,1 a shell structure can carry a given load by a pure membrane action without bending moments and torques. The force acting on the membrane is uniformly distributed in the thickness direction, so the stress per unit area is multiplied by its thickness to obtain the membrane force flows with dimension of unit force per unit length, which is exactly consistent with the dimension of surface tension in capillary phenomena. If the weight of the liquid layer with a constant height beneath the capillary meniscus is considered as a load, the Yang Laplace equation describing surface tension is exactly the same as the latitudinal membrane force model in a spherical shell with uniformly distributed loads on the plateform. Experimental results described in this paper have shown that the capillary meniscus of pure liquid inside a cylindrical tube under the action of gravity is very close to a spherical shape with a single radius of curvature under experimental detection accuracy. This is not only true for small radius cylindrical tubes, but also true in cylindrical tubes that form a complete meniscus with the maximum radius. This article proves that the liquid layer beneath the capillary meniscus in a cylindrical tube can be fully described by the inner membrane force model of a spherical shell with uniformly distributed loads, rather than the “surface force” model as commonly believed. This study has opened up a new perspective for the analysis and research of internal forces in fluids.
A Recent Systematic Review: System Identification for Modeling and Control in Autonomous Vehicles
Authors: Zakaria Mohd Zakimi , Saad Mohd Sazli , Nor Azuwir Mohd , Baharudin Mohamad Ezral
Published: December 2024

This systematic literature review aims to identify recent trends and developments in system identification for the modeling and control of autonomous vehicles. Self-driving cars require robust operational dynamics that require modeling to ensure that the vehicles perform complex tasks and respond to changes in the working environment. In response to this, efforts were made to follow the guidelines of the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) checklist. Following pilot testing and database selection, Scopus and Web of Science searches produced 31 primary studies that met the inclusion criteria. These studies are categorised into three themes: The special topics presented include: (1) Autonomous Vehicles and Navigation Control, consisting of recent developments in path planning, obstacle detection, and mode switching; (2) System Identification and Modeling Techniques, which discusses dynamic model identification, real-time parameter estimation, and observer-based methodology; and (3) Machine Learning and Advanced Control Approaches, which discusses the integration of data-driven models, reinforcement learning, and hybrid control systems on vehicles. The findings indicate that integrating conventional control theories with contemporary advanced machine learning reduces reliability, flexibility, and performance. They also highlight how AV should obtain real-time data and IoT to enhance the performance of the control system under conditions of uncertainty. Considering this, this review finds that system identification remains a fundamental area to make breakthroughs in the development of autonomous vehicles because it offers a link between simulation and real-world results. Therefore, the findings offer a guideline for future research focusing toward making control strategies more intelligent and robust with policies for safer and more efficient auto referent systems in land, airborne, and water vehicle systems.
Influence of strike actions on students’ academic quality in Nigerian universities
Authors: Fasanmi Success Ayodeji , Seyama Sadi
Published: December 2024

This study examined the influence of strike actions on the quality of academic training in universities. The study is hinged on the social disruption theory, which offers insights on how students' educational experiences are influenced by the disruption of regular academic routines. The study purposively selected Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Nigeria because of its history of local strike actions. A total of 900 students were selected across six faculties using simple random sampling techniques. Data was collected using questionnaires, and gathered data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study showed that majority of students perceived strikes as having a detrimental effect on their academic journey particularly on their academic performance. The study recommended the need for planning of module facilitation and curriculum delivery that integrates contingency measures, deepening the culture of flipped lectures where students could be independent to an extent that they can continue with some of the academic work during strike. Some measures to mitigate the alarming rates of strike actions were recommended to include constructive dialogue, strengthening communication channels, and enhancing policy transparency.
Bridging troubled waters: deans reflections on leading and managing teaching in a South African university
Authors: Dyantyi Ntsika
Published: December 2024

Institutions of higher education are at a crossroads, needing to harmonise academic excellence with the changing demands of society. The deans are at the heart of navigating this complex landscape, whose leadership is pivotal in moulding the educational environment. This insight is drawn from a qualitative case study that used semi-structured interviews for data collection and a narrative method for analysis. The study revealed that these challenges encompass resistance to change, a disproportionate emphasis on research at the expense of teaching, shortcomings in curriculum development, and the inadequate incorporation of technology into teaching practices. Additionally, deans contend with issues like student unrest, poor attendance in classes, and an excessive administrative workload. Yet, through fostering a culture of collaboration, advocating for professional development, and implementing transformational leadership tactics, deans have the potential to convert these obstacles into avenues for enhancement. This approach could significantly elevate the quality of teaching and increase faculty engagement. The study recommends implementing robust support systems and continuous leadership training for deans, fostering collaboration, and revising policies to address challenges, ensuring enhanced teaching and learning management. These efforts align with Agenda 2063's goals of improving education quality and leadership capacity to drive Africa's socio-economic transformation
Relation between right to health, stress and health of migrant construction workers
Authors: Janarthan Chinnaswamy , Lone Ahrar Ahmad
Published: December 2024

This article is mainly focused on the relation between Right to Health, Stress and Health of Migrant Construction Workers. This article has researched the outcome of the earlier field studies and considered the concerned national and international laws and acts by means of review of literature. The author further analysed the Right to Health earlier studies, his long personal experience and outcome observational research, conducted by him in Labour chowk, Greater Noida India. He also brought out certain observations and suggestion at the end of the article.
 Migrated construction workers experience numerous health problems, constituting a significant life stressors. Various sources demonstrate the existence of a positive association amongst stressful life events & the incidence of illnesses. Since the right to health is intrinsically connected to the right to life that is a fundamental right assured to all Indian citizens by Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Surveys in past demonstrate that violations of human rights, particularly Right to Health, persist in spite of international treaties, Indian Constitution, with best efforts. If the right to health is safeguarded or if violations of this right are not prevented, then migrant construction workers will experience numerous stressful life events, associated with health issues.
Minimal İnvaziv Protetik Tedavilerde CAD-CAM Kullanımı: İki Olgu Sunumu
Authors: Çavuşculu Güdül Aynur Beyza , Geduk Şükriye Ece , Sağlam Gaye
Published: December 2024

Sert dokularda meydana gelen çürük, aşınma, kırık gibi koronal kayıpların amalgam ya da kompozit rezinler ile direkt restoratif tedavisi her zaman mümkün olmayabilir. Endodontik tedavi sonrası kron harabiyetinin arttığı dişlerin protetik rehabilitasyonunda, direkt ve indirekt restorasyonlar dahil olmak üzere farklı konvansiyonel tedavi yöntemleri uygulanabilir. Bu gibi durumlarda inley, onley, overlay ya da endokron gibi indirekt tedavi yaklaşımları kaybedilen dokunun yerine konması ile birlikte kalan diş dokusunun korunmasında da başarılı bir yaklaşım olarak gösterilir. Endokron, kor yapısı ve kron restorasyonunu bünyesinde birleştiren, pulpa odasından tutuculuk sağlayarak (makroretansiyon), adeziv simantasyon ile yeterli stabiliteyi elde eden (mikroretansiyon) monoblok restorasyonlardır. Overlay ise desteksiz aksiyel duvarlara sahip ve her iki marjinal kenarın bulunmadığı büyük boyutlardaki sınıf II kavitelerde endike olan, tüm diş kasplarını içeren restorasyonlardır. Bu olgu raporunda molar dişinde aşırı madde kaybı bulunan iki farklı hastanın adeziv olarak simante edilen ve kalan diş yapısını koruyan yaklaşımlardan endokron ve overlay restorasyonlar ile tedavisi anlatılmaktadır. Bu restorasyonlar Bilgisayar destekli tasarım-bilgisayar destekli üretim (CAD-CAM) sistemi ile üretilmiştir. CAD-CAM teknolojisinin kullanımı ile konvansiyonel tekniklerde oluşabilecek hatalara bağlı uyumsuzlukların önüne geçilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Restorasyonlar CAD-CAM tekniği ile monolitik olarak üretilen ve kolay düzenlenebilmesi, yeniden cilalanabilmesi, iyi aşınma direncine sahip olması, cam seramiklere kıyasla antagonist dişte daha az aşınmaya sebep olması, laboratuvar prosedürlerinin kısa olması avantajları nedeniyle nanohibrit yapıda hibrit seramik bir materyal olan Cerasmart ile hazırlanmıştır.
Language Varieties and Translanguaging Among Students of High Socio-Economic Status
Authors: Suwondo Aji Seno , Andriyanti Erna , Ashadi Ashadi
Published: December 2024

The social status of speakers often influences the use of their languages, which might also reflect their sociocultural identity. This article aims to reveal the language varieties used by students from high social economic status (SES) and the use of translanguaging types they perform during their interactions with different people in their surroundings. Adopting a mix of content analysis and case study design, this study used observation on five high school students from high socio-economic backgrounds and from different school settings in public and private schools. The selection of these students followed a snowball technique, in which the research setting gatekeepers chose the suitable participants. The employment of different translanguaging types was then calculated in a tabulation form to reveal a pattern. The results show that Indonesian was used as the high variety while Javanese, English, and Japanese were used as the low variety. Their use of languages also shows the elaborate code as high SES normally use and identify as high SES they have. On the other hand, the most widely use type of translanguaging by students is interlingual translanguaging, which shows the frequency of interaction with foreign languages. Likewise, the use of figurative language was used as intersemiotic translanguaging when they communicated at home. These results build on existing evidence of the similarities of the goals and the environment will affect how they do interaction. Students with high socio-economic tend to maintain their identity through interlingual translanguaging. Eventually, they can interact with other students with the same goals to blend their social class or backgrounds directly. Therefore, the use of a proper and correct multi-linguistic strategy needs to be introduced.
Transitivity of President Jokowi's Speech Text at the G20 Event: Systemic Functional Linguistics Study
Authors: Hardiyanti Siska , Setiawan Irma , Nurmiwati Nurmiwati , Oktaviani Fatmala Sari
Published: December 2024

Using SFL analysis, this study seeks to describe the transitivity elements of Joko Widodo's speech at the G20 Summit. Through this research, it is hoped that insight will be gained and research development will be enhanced in the field of transitivity analysis contained in a text or similar material, and this research will then serve as a reference or source of information for future researchers. There are both spoken and written varieties of spoken language. Speech is one manifestation of oral communication. Empirical, practical, and theoretical phenomena constitute the primary foundation of research-based reasoning. This study employs a qualitative descriptive method and simple quantitative reasoning to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the quantity and presentation of tabular data. The data being analyzed is spoken data that is subsequently transcribed into words, phrases, clauses, and phrase groups. The data source is an audio-visual recording of Jokowi's speech obtained from the YouTube page of KompasTV.com. The method of data acquisition employs the listening technique, which is supported by the note-taking technique. In presenting data analysis, researchers employ general methods. The findings revealed that the types of processes detected in the data were mental, relational, behavioral, and verbal, with material processes dominating in appearance. Participant I and Participant II were discovered as humans and abstracts, respectively. The types of circumstances discovered took the form of extent, cause, matter, and function, and the manner of circumstance appearance predominated.
Pedro Almodóvar Filmlerinde Göstergelerarası ve Metinlerarası İlişkilerin Analizi
Authors: Tunçoğlu Eda , Güngör Tuğba
Published: December 2024

Sinema, evrensel bir anlatı aracı olarak, diğer sanat dallarıyla etkileşim içinde olan ve birçok disiplini bir araya getiren özgün bir sanat formudur. Uluslararası alanda tanınmış İspanyol yönetmen Pedro Almodóvar’ın sineması, farklı sanat dallarıyla güçlü bir etkileşim içinde olmuştur. Bu sinematik dünyadaki ilişkiye bakmak için metinlerarasılık ve göstergelerarasılıktan yararlanılabilmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Pedro Almodóvar sinemasında metinlerarası ve göstergelerarası ilişkileri incelemektir. Bu bağlamda Pedro Almodóvar filmlerinde biçim, sunuş ve içerik alışverişleriyle ve özellikle resim, heykel ve edebiyatla teması üzerine odaklanılmıştır. Çalışmada Almodóvar’ın psikolojik gerilim türünde “La Piel Que Habito” (İçinde Yaşadığım Deri, 2011) ve dram ve gerilim türünde “Los Abrazos Rotos” (Kırık Kucaklaşmalar, 2009) isimli filmlerine odaklanılarak metinlerarası ve göstergelerarası ilişkiler sorgulanmaya çalışılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonucunda diğer sanat disiplinleriyle kurduğu bağla estetik ve anlatı unsurlarıyla zenginleşen çok katmanlı bir sinema dili geliştirerek sürekli bir diyalog yarattığı görülmektedir.
An Analysis of the Effectiveness of Climate Policy Instruments for Biofuels and Low Carbon Agriculture in Brazil
Authors: Pereira Bastos da Silva Joel , Regina Paulino Sonia
Published: December 2024

The gaps between the desired reductions in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions—those declared by signatories of the Paris Agreement—and the reductions actually obtained are the principal motivation behind this work. This study reviewed the recent literature on the topic in the form of narrative analysis, a non-systematic analysis. Additionally, it analyzed documents, laws, and regulations, and collected quantitative data on institutional websites. This study provides an overview of the combinations of different instruments adopted, thereby contributing to an understanding of the advancements and obstacles influencing their effectiveness. The biofuels program mandates their blending with fossil fuels at distribution companies, combined with tradable carbon certificates and instruments of financial, fiscal, and technological incentives; this has demonstrated effectiveness in meeting mitigation targets, with indications that such arrangements facilitate the accomplishment of sector mitigation potentials. Non-mandatory instruments in the low-carbon agriculture plan, with public funds to support cheap agricultural credit, have also met their overall targets. However, there is no evidence that such instruments can effectively pursue the sector’s greatest mitigation and development potential: the restoration of degraded soil and pastures, the targets of which only one-third were accomplished in a decade. Following the biofuels program model, a mandate to gradually incorporate products with lower carbon emissions into the supply chains of meatpacking and dairy companies—key components of the livestock value chain—and also to leverage tradable carbon certificates, may not only enhance carbon reduction, but also promote economic and socio-environmental opportunities for small and medium-sized rural farmers.
Analysis of Urban Road Network Robustness under Different Attack Conditions
Authors: Tan Shuang , Zhang Lu
Published: December 2024

In preventing large-scale congestion caused by urban road traffic attacks, both random and deliberate attack methods were employed, with the robustness of the traffic system analyzed using a cascading failure model. The details of the proposed methods are, firstly, a road network model is constructed based on a Geographic Information System (GIS), and the traffic flow data of a provincial city during peak traffic hours is obtained by Python. Then, the flow data of Origin-Destination (OD) pairs for the road network under normal operation is obtained using the OD estimation module in TransCAD, the urban transportation network is modeled based on the actual traffic flow distribution. Subsequently, random attacks and deliberate attacks based on traffic volume were conducted on the road network. The traffic flow of the attacked segments was reallocated according to a cascading failure model, with the robustness of the urban road network assessed using topological and traffic flow indicators. The results indicate that, in the robustness analysis considering cascading failures, deliberate attacks have a more significant impact on high-traffic segments compared to random attacks with the same number of attack steps. Therefore, future urban traffic management should focus on ensuring the efficiency of high-traffic road segments, and prevent it from becoming ineffective due to excessive traffic flow.
Integrating Health and Well-being into Urban Design
Authors: Alharbi Fahad , Raman Shibu , Lannon Simon
Published: December 2024

Amid global concerns about physical inactivity and its relationship to health, this study aims to understand the relationships between walking behaviour, neighbourhood walkability, and outdoor thermal comfort. A detailed investigation of three high-to-low walkable and comfortable neighbourhoods in Buraydah City, Saudi Arabia, forms the basis of this study. The fieldwork included a questionnaire to survey thermal sensations and preferences, walking activities, and perceptions of walkability. Site-specific climatic data were collected for each participant from this hot-arid climatic zone during the hot summer of 2023. Data collected were collated in a GIS platform and tabulated for statistical correlation analysis. Findings reveal significant relationships between 1) high-to-low walkable and comfortable neighbourhoods and 2) perceived (land-use mix and intensity, street connectivity, and retail density) walkability and pedestrian behaviour, specifically regarding 1) frequency and duration of walking and 2) pedestrians estimated Physiological Equivalent Temperature (PET). By optimising microclimatic conditions through strategies such as shading, green spaces, and improved neighbourhood characteristics—like increased street connectivity and compact, mixed-use development—cities can enhance outdoor thermal comfort and promote walking. The study highlights a positive association between high walkability, thermal comfort, and increased walking, offering guidance for urban planners to create healthier, more active communities, especially in extreme climates.
SCHELORIBATES(SCHELORIBATES) PARAMUSCICOLA SP. N. (ACARI, ORIBATIDA, SCHELORIBATIDAE) FROM VENEZUELA
Authors: Ermilov Sergey G.
Published: December 2024

One new species of the genus Scheloribates (Oribatida, Scheloribatidae)—S. (Scheloribates) paramuscicola sp. n.—is described from leaf litter in the Aragua State, Northern Venezuela.
NEW FAUNISTIC AND TAXONOMIC DATA ON ORIBATID MITES (ACARI, ORIBATIDA) FROM THE VICINITIES OF SALT LAKES IN RUSSIA
Authors: Ermilov Sergey G. , Khaustov Alexander A.
Published: December 2024

The present study is based on oribatid mite material collected from soils in the vicinities of salt lakes Medvezh’ye and Gor’koye, located in the south of Western Siberia, Russia. A list of identified taxa, including 29 species, belonging to 25 genera and 20 families, is provided. A supplementary description of the sexually dimorphic species Galumna dimorpha Krivolutskaya, 1952 is presented. The main morphological traits of this species are specified and summarized.
A nonstationary model of mass transfer of oxygen vacancies and trapped electrons for determination of temperature influence on properties of a metal oxide memristor
Authors: Busygin Alexander N. , Gabdulin Baurzhan H. , Udovichenko Sergey Yu. , Shulaev Nikita A. , Pisarev Alexander D. , Ebrahim Abdulla H.
Published: December 2024

A non-stationary one-dimensional physico-mathematical model of the mass transfer of oxygen vacancies and trapped electrons under a constant electric field is presented. The model provides a more accurate determination of the temperature effect on the electrophysical properties of a metal oxide memristor in comparison with the stationary model. Unlike the known models, the new one includes non-stationary continuity equations for the concentrations and current density of trapped electrons. The developed model correctly considers transient processes that occur under the conditions of measuring the current-voltage characteristic of the memristor at different voltage sweep rates. The obtained profiles of vacancy concentrations using the developed non-stationary and known stationary models are quantitatively different and have a strong dependence on the temperature of the active layer of the memristor. Significant differences in the distribution of vacancy concentrations across the film thickness are observed at a film temperature of 600 K. The results show that the non-stationary model more accurately reproduces the extoperimental current-voltage characteristic of the manufactured memristor, allowing to estimate the switching time to a stable state and to analyze the process of resistive switching of the memristor at different voltage sweep rates. The developed model is helpful in numerical simulation of signal processing routines in large memristor arrays used in neuromorphic devices.
Насилие в семье: репрезентация современных практик работы с акторами насилия
Authors: Выгодская Анна Владимировна , Миронова Марина Владимировна
Published: December 2024

Изменение подходов к исследованию темы семейного насилия диктует смену фокуса внимания ученых с изучения исключительно пострадавших на акторов семейного насилия и использование полученных результатов для планирования системной работы с семьей в целом. В статье представлены актуальные подходы к решению проблемы семейного насилия. Продемонстрирован опыт Свердловской области по реализации программы работы с мужчинами, совершившими насильственные преступления в семье. Сделан акцент на системный подход к работе с ситуацией семейного насилия. Эмпирической базой исследования выступают биографические интервью с участниками программы для мужчин, осужденных за насильственные преступления к наказанию без лишения свободы. Дополняют исследование результаты экспертного опроса специалистов, реализующих программу для акторов насилия. Подчеркивается значимость участия акторов насилия в подобных программах, способствующих успешному освоению новых ролевых позиций и форм взаимодействия не только в рамках семейной системы, но и социума в целом. В качестве барьеров реализации программ с акторами насилия обозначены: низкий уровень мотивации участников на этапе включения в программу, отсутствие поддержки со стороны социального окружения, невысокий уровень доверия к подобным программам, институциональные проблемы.
Территориальная идентичность населения: методика эмпирического измерения
Authors: Воробьева Ирина Николаевна
Published: December 2024

Миграционные процессы, особенно среди молодежи в период реализации образовательных стратегий, лишают малые и средние города важных трудовых ресурсов и снижают перспективы развития городов и регионов. Именно поэтому формирование и анализ территориальной идентичности как важного фактора закрепления населения в родном регионе является одной из актуальных задач. Автор статьи выделяет в более общем концепте территориальной идентичности два ключевых понятия: идентичность территории и территориальную идентичность населения. Основной целью данной статьи и новизной исследования является создание и адаптация методики по измерению уровня территориальной идентичности населения, под которой понимается привязанность, вовлеченность в дела региона, желание оставаться жить и работать на данной территории. В статье приведен детальный алгоритм применения методики, базовые индикаторные вопросы, а также принцип расчета общего индекса территориальной идентичности каждого респондента и дифференциацию всего населения по уровню территориальной идентичности. Приводятся результаты её апробации на основании опроса жителей г. Череповца. Практическая значимость данной методики заключается в возможности её использования для сравнения территориальной идентичности населения разных регионов, дифференциации респондентов на разные по уровню территориальной идентичности группы. Применение индексного метода и разделение всего населения на группы даёт возможности использования таких статистических методов для изучения взаимосвязи данного феномена с другими переменными, как дисперсионный и корреляционный виды анализа, что автор демонстрирует для подтверждения взаимосвязи уровня территориальной идентичности населения и оценок политической и экономической ситуации жителей города.
Критика воззрений М. Вебера с позиций исторического материализма: эпизод раннего советского опыта
Authors: Синютин Михаил Владимирович
Published: December 2024

Совершенствование познания раннего периода развития советской социологии (1920– 1940-е гг.) продолжает быть актуальным. Большую пользу несут точечные биографические разработки. Так, например, именно на данный период приходится активная научно-образовательная деятельность Николая Николаевича Андреева (1876–1956), проявившего себя в качестве одного из создателей советской социологической традиции материалистического понимания истории. Характерной и показательной стороной его творчества является критическое осмысление воззрений М. Вебера, представленное как в публикациях, так и в университетских лекциях. Именно анализу данного вопроса посвящена предлагаемая статья. Статья вносит вклад в наметившуюся в социологической литературе дискуссию относительно понимания роли и места раннего периода советской социологии. Предлагаемые подходы и решения подводят к выводу о значимости достижений, сделанных социологами данного времени не только в области эмпирических исследований, но прежде всего в сфере теории. Теоретические разработки ознаменовались обоснованием возможностей и преимуществ материалистического понимания истории перед остальными социологическими подходами. Показательным примером является критическая оценка Н. Н. Андреевым воззрений М. Вебера, которые рассматривались в качестве неокантианского способа формирования методологии социальных наук. Н. Н. Андреев специализировался на вопросах, которые оказались в центре полемики марксизма и неокантианства начала XX столетия. Поэтому его отношение к веберовскому творчеству обусловлено как информированностью отечественной науки, так и общим уровнем развития советской социологической теории.
Effect of Ficus Carica and Zea Mays on Calcium Release from Oxalocalcic Urinary Calculi Using the Potentiometric Method
Authors: Ouldmoumna Aoumria
Published: December 2024

Introduction:

A stone is a compact mass of one or more crystallised substances. The
essential mechanism of stone formation is an excessive concentration of poorly soluble compounds
in the urine. In excessive concentration, these compounds precipitate into crystals, which
then aggregate to form a stone. The use of certain plants using the turbidimetric model has
shown positive results on oxalocalcic crystallisation and, according to a recent study, has revealed
very high inhibition rates.

Aim:

The aim of this study was to dissolve calcium oxalate urinary stones using two medicinal
plants with high inhibition rates by monitoring Ca2+ release, pH variation, and mass loss. The
study consisted of treating the stones with two plants, Ficus-carica and Zea mays, at two concentrations
of 10g/l and 25g/l for 24 hours.

Method:

The main analytical techniques used in this study were as follows: Morphological analysis
using a binocular magnifying glass, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic method, and
potentiometric method along with specific calcium electrode and an analytical balance. The
study on the release of Ca2+ in the presence of the different herbal teas during 8 treatments of 3
to 4 hours was carried out on a series of 33 stones with the same chemical composition from
several spontaneous expulsions of a 43-year-old male subject with lithiasis.

Results:

The results showed a very remarkable effect of the Ficus-carica plant on Ca2+ release,
which recorded 156.98 ppm, while Zea mays gave 130.63 ppm.

Conclusion:

The kinetics of Ca2+ release were monitored by a potentiometer using a Ca2+-
specific electrode. Zea mays at 10g/l showed a slightly positive effect on calculus dissolution
compared to Ficus-carica.
Nomogram Models for Predicting Poor Prognosis in Lobar Intracerebral
Hemorrhage: A Multicenter Study
Authors: Lin Yijun , Wang Anxin , Zhang Xiaoli , Li Mengyao , Ju Yi , Wang Wenjuan , Zhao Xingquan
Published: December 2024

Objective:

We aimed to investigate the prognostic factors associated with lobar Intracerebral
Hemorrhage (ICH) and to construct convenient models to predict 3-month unfavorable
functional outcomes or all-cause death.

Methods:

Our study included 322 patients with spontaneous lobar ICH from 13 hospitals in Beijing
as a derivation cohort. The clinical outcomes were unfavorable functional prognosis, defined
as a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 4-6, or all-cause death. Variable selection was
performed using the Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) analysis, and
two nomogram models were constructed. Additionally, multivariable logistic regression analysis
was conducted to identify the factors associated with unfavorable prognosis. Finally, the Area
Under The Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve (AUROC), calibration curve, and decision
curve analyses (DCA) were performed to evaluate the models in both the derivation and external
validation cohorts.

Results:

Predictive factors for unfavorable functional outcomes in lobar ICH included age,
dyslipidemia, ICH volume, NIHSS score, Stroke-Associated Pneumonia (SAP), and lipidlowering
therapy. The model included age, GCS score, NIHSS score, antihypertensive therapy,
in-hospital rehabilitation training, and ICH volume to predict all-cause mortality. Our models
exhibited good discriminative ability, with an AUC of 0.897 (95% CI: 0.862-0.933) for unfavorable
functional outcomes and 0.894 (95% CI: 0.870-0.918) for death. DCA and calibration
curves confirmed the models' excellent clinical decision-making and calibration capabilities.

Conclusion:

Nomogram models for predicting 3-month unfavorable outcomes or death in patients
with lobar ICH were developed and independently validated in this study, providing valuable
prognostic information for clinical decision-making.