bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of invasive and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring in Cuniculus paca (Spotted paca)
Authors: Guillermo Grisales-Gutiérrez Daniel , Fernandes Marcusso Paulo , Gasser Beatriz , Alejandro Ospina-Argüelles Diego , F.P.C. Barros Felipe , Andres Ramirez Uscategui Ricardo
Published: October 2024

Cuniculus paca, a South American wild rodent with zootechnical potential, requires anesthesia for management procedures. However, limited information is available regarding safe monitoring of this animal under anesthesia. This study aimed to compare with gold standard invasive method and validate non-invasive blood pressure measurements using an oscillometric monitor in Cuniculus paca. Eight healthy adult females undergoing general anesthesia for follicular aspiration were included. Systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressures were measured simultaneous using, oscillometric non-invasive monitor with its cuff placed on the radial artery and an invasive catheter placed in the dorsal metatarsal artery. Measurements were compared using the t-test, correlated by Pearson test, and analyzed using the Bland-Altman concordance test. The results indicated that only systolic pressure measured by non-invasive oscillometric methos was similar to the pressure measurement by invasive method (P=0.6372, r=0.5969, bias 0.59±20.9 mmHg); while mean and diastolic pressures were underestimated by the non-invasive method. In conclusion, non-invasive oscillometric monitor provides a valid and reliable method for systolic blood pressure measurement in Cuniculus paca under general anesthesia.
Urine protein:creatinine ratio in growing kittens: new insight
Authors: Lancia Pereira Marcy , Arantes Paixão Crysttian , Bonafim Carvalho Marileda
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to evaluate the urinary excretion of protein employing the urine protein:creatinine ratio in growing health kittens and included twelve clinically healthy multi-mixed-breed kittens, seven males and five females from three different litters. Urine collections started when the kittens completed the fourth week of life. The study followed a controlled longitudinal experimental model, with 14 repeated measures, one per week. A total of 168 urine samples from 12 healthy growing kittens were analyzed. UPC ratio median value was 0.56 (confidence interval 0.51 - 0.62), revealing urinary protein excretion more remarkable than is expected for healthy adult cats. Two-way repeated-measures ANOVA results indicated no statistically significant differences in urine protein:creatinine ratio values concerning the kittens’ ages and genders. Additionally, there was a striking fluctuation of urine protein: creatinine ratio values for all kittens over the 14 weeks (coefficient of variation 53.3%). Urine protein:creatinine ratio of healthy growing kittens changes unexpectedly, and most values reach magnitudes considered pathological for adult cats, suggesting a clinically irrelevant condition. Since the fluctuation of the UPC is not related to age (from the fourth to the seventeenth week of age), to interpret of UPC of growing kittens, in practice or research, it is mandatory to repeat the measures, at least three times, at one week apart, to discharge pathologic event.
Electrocardiographic measurements in Santa Inês sheep
Authors: Gomes Ferreira de Almeida Vivian , Luis de Souza Teixeira Andre , Villela de Gouvêa Liana , Silveira de Miranda Silva Stephania , Augusto Barroso Lessa Daniel , Xavier de Alencar Nayro
Published: October 2024

The absence of physiological normal values and electrocardiographic standards for clinically healthy sheep can hinder the detection of various conditions that might affect the transmission of cardiac impulses. This study aimed to determine the values of electrocardiographic measurements in leads D1, D2, D3, aVR, aVL, aVF, V1, V2, V3, and V4 and its correlation with the weight and age of sheep. The study was conducted with 39 nonpregnant and healthy Santa Inês sheep. They were categorized into four groups according to body weight: 7 sheep (20–30 kg), 14 sheep (30–40 kg), 11 sheep (40–50 kg), and 7 sheep (over 50 kg). They were also categorized into three groups according to age: 6 sheep (10–12 months), 28 sheep (16 and 17 months), and five sheep (2–4 years). Sheep aged 16 and 17 months showed a significant increase in P-wave time compared with sheep of other ages. There was no significant variation in terms of weight among the animals studied (P > 0.05). The reference intervals of electrocardiogram parameters did not show considerable variation in relation to weight and the age range from 10 months to 4 years. This corroborates the standardization of electrocardiographic normality values of non-sedated Santa Inês sheep.
Quantum dots: Green synthesis, characterizations and applications
Authors: Sahu Yogita
Published: October 2024

Quantum dots (QDs) are a fascinating domain of modern research. The nanoscale dimension of QD semiconductors determines their optical and electrical characteristics to make them appealing for diverse applications, which inter alia include: electronics, biotechnology, energy, and photonics. Syntheses of QDs commonly use chemical, green synthesis, and microwave-assisted methods. Characterizations using electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction; spectroscopy, etc. provide insights into their unique properties. QDs find applications in displays, biological imaging, sensing, photovoltaics, solid-state lighting, and hold promise for quantum computing. Research is underway to enhance their properties, deal with toxicity issues, and explore new applications. QDs have so far been a remarkable category of nanomaterials with enormous potential for scientific and technological breakthroughs.
Green silver nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization and applications
Authors: Ibarra Fátima
Published: October 2024

Since the first synthesis in the 19th century, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been used for several applications, mainly for its bactericidal properties. Although physical and chemical methods are the most used approaches for preparing AgNPs, in recent years they have been replaced by eco-friendlier, cost-effective and simpler methods. Thus, green synthesis employing bacteria, plant extracts and fungi for the reduction of silver to AgNPs has emerged as an interesting alternative. The use of plants for synthesizing AgNPs involves the preparation of aqueous extracts from the roots, leaves or stems to obtain secondary metabolites with antioxidant activity that reduce silver salts (i.e.: AgNO3) or act as capping agents of the AgNPs. In case of green synthesis based on bacteria, the microorganisms are first cultivated in a suitable medium and then silver salts are added. When fungi are used for the synthesis, the fungus is frequently cultured on agar, then transferred to a liquid media and the biomass generated placed in water to recover the active compounds. After filtering, the biomass is removed and the filtrate is mixed with AgNO3. Depending on the synthesis procedures, AgNPs of different size and shape are generated. In the present chapter, different methods based on the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and the multiple applications of the AgNPs thus prepared will be discussed.
Strengthening Indonesia’s Strategic Trade Management Regulation Against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
Authors: Purnama Hadi Rahmat , Permana Rizky Banyualam , Afriansyah Arie
Published: October 2024

International law governing the control of WMD proliferation cannot solely focus on state actors but must also include non-state actors. To address the risks and combat the proliferation of WMD by non-state actors through the ordinary course of trade, the UNSC issued Resolution 1540, which contains the obligation to adopt domestic policies to prevent WMD proliferation. Indonesia has a legal obligation to comply with and implement this resolution under international law. This paper discusses the need assessment for Indonesia to enact a solid regulatory framework to implement Strategic Trade Management (STM). This paper questions how STM regulations are governed in the Indonesian context presently and how they should be regulated better to accommodate contemporary dynamics. This study is a legal and policy study involving literature review or desk research. Literature review involves gathering data and information such as literary texts, policy papers, legislative regulations, and other relevant documents. This study finds that even though Indonesia had already implemented some form of STM policy through export-import control and restriction (larangan dan pembatasan), it still left out the gap in properly regulating dual-use goods. Strategic goods regulation in Indonesian legislation is not intended in the context of dual-use goods, as export/import restrictions are designed to enhance Indonesia’s product competitiveness and market expansion, both domestically and internationally, increase the capabilities of exporters/importers, and enhance national product development and innovation. Implementation of STM policy One of the objectives that can be achieved is maintaining national security, especially in providing a sense of security for the Indonesian people and businesses. Implementing STM will also benefit businesses by reducing the risk of financial losses, such as being involved in export/import transactions prohibited by other countries or even by Indonesia. Moreover, by implementing STM, it is not unlikely that investment from countries with high technology will increase.
Estate Planning in the Digital Age: RUFADAA as a Lesson to be Learnt to Improve the Syrian Personal Status Law
Authors: Al Mashhour Omar Farouk , Shamsul Ahmad , Mohd Noor Nor Azlina Binti
Published: October 2024

For any country to effectively regulate new technology and keep up with technological advancements, serious legal measures must be taken to ensure that the law is up-to-date. Today's world is increasingly digitalized, with almost all actions taking place in the virtual world. Since then, our data has become digital and can be stored on multiple devices or networks. As a result of this digital transformation, the issue of digital inheritance emerged, which determines what happens to digital assets after a person dies. In Syria, as in many countries worldwide, the years of war and economic issues have driven the attention of legislators away from technological advancement, leaving a variety of legal gaps. Regarding digital inheritance, no specific law or even research has addressed the legal issues arising from digital inheritance and estate planning, adding an additional layer of ambiguity that requires in-depth legal analysis. Thus, this study will examine the viability of the Syrian inheritance law to address the legal issues raised by digital assets after death. The study follows doctrinal legal research, critically analysing legal provisions to improve the current state of the law. The result showed the absence of any clarification on the concept or legal approach to digital assets after death, limiting their provisions to tangible assets while ignoring the role and value of digital assets. Various suggestions have been proposed to fill in this legal gap. These measures must be taken to ensure that the law is up-to-date with the latest developments in technology.
Digital Interventions for Managing Medication and Health Care Service Delivery in West Africa: Systematic Review
Authors: Oluokun Emmanuel Oluwatosin , Adedoyin Festus Fatai , Dogan Huseyin , Jiang Nan
Published: October 2024

Background

As a result of the recent advancements in technology, the incorporation of digital interventions into the health care system has gained a lot of attention and adoption globally. However, these interventions have not been fully adopted, thereby limiting their impact on health care delivery in West Africa.

Objective

This review primarily aims at evaluating the current digital interventions for medication and health care delivery in West Africa. Its secondary aim is to assess the impacts of digital interventions in managing medication and health care service delivery with the intent of providing vital recommendations that would contribute to an excellent adoption of digital intervention tools in the health care space in West Africa.

Methods

In line with PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses), a comprehensive search through various databases yielded 529 results. After a rigorous screening, 29 articles that provided information on 3 broad digital health intervention tools were found eligible for this review.

Results

Out of 29 studies, 16 (55%) studies examined phone-based interventions, 9 (31%) studies focused on tele- and e-based interventions, and 4 (14%) studies evaluated digital interventions. These interventions were used for diverse purposes, some of which are monitoring adverse drug reactions, general health, sexual and reproductive health, and training of health care practitioners. The phone-based intervention appears to be the most known and impactful of all the interventions, followed by tele- and e-based, while digital interventions were scarcely used.

Conclusions

Digital interventions have had a considerable level of impact on medication and health care delivery across West Africa. However, the overall impact is limited. Therefore, strategies must be developed to address the challenges limiting the use of digital intervention tools so that these tools can be fully incorporated into the health care space in West Africa.
Enhancing the Functionalities of Personal Health Record Systems: Empirical Study Based on the HL7 Personal Health Record System Functional Model Release 1
Authors: Cao Teng , Chen Zhi , Nakayama Masaharu
Published: October 2024

Background

The increasing demand for personal health record (PHR) systems is driven by individuals’ desire to actively manage their health care. However, the limited functionality of current PHR systems has affected users’ willingness to adopt them, leading to lower-than-expected usage rates. The HL7 (Health Level Seven) PHR System Functional Model (PHR-S FM) was proposed to address this issue, outlining all possible functionalities in PHR systems. Although the PHR-S FM provides a comprehensive theoretical framework, its practical effectiveness and applicability have not been fully explored.

Objective

This study aimed to design and develop a tethered PHR prototype in accordance with the guidelines of the PHR-S FM. It sought to explore the feasibility of applying the PHR-S FM in PHR systems by comparing the prototype with the results of previous research.

Methods

The PHR-S FM profile was defined to meet broad clinical data management requirements based on previous research. We designed and developed a PHR prototype as a web application using the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources R4 (FHIR) and Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) coding system for interoperability and data consistency. We validated the prototype using the Synthea dataset, which provided realistic synthetic medical records. In addition, we compared the results produced by the prototype with those of previous studies to evaluate the feasibility and implementation of the PHR-S FM framework.

Results

The PHR prototype was developed based on the PHR-S FM profile. We verified its functionality by demonstrating its ability to synchronize data with the FHIR server, effectively managing and displaying various health data types. Validation using the Synthea dataset confirmed the prototype’s accuracy, achieving 100% coverage across 1157 data items. A comparison with the findings of previous studies indicated the feasibility of implementing the PHR-S FM and highlighted areas for future research and improvements.

Conclusions

The results of this study offer valuable insights into the potential for practical application and broad adoption of the PHR-S FM in real-world health care settings.
Temporal Trends in the Prevalence of Child Undernutrition in China From 2000 to 2019, With Projections of Prevalence in 2030: Cross-Sectional Analysis
Authors: Zhang Zeyu , Li Sijia , Zhai Zidan , Qiu Ting , Zhou Yu , Zhang Heng
Published: October 2024

Background

Although the problem of malnutrition among children in China has greatly improved in recent years, there is a gap compared to developed countries, and there are differences between provinces. Research on long-term comprehensive trends in child growth failure (CGF) in China is needed for further improvement.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to examine trends in stunting, wasting, and underweight among children younger than 5 years in China from 2000 to 2019, and predict CGF till 2030.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional analysis using data from the local burden of disease (LBD) database. Using Joinpoint Regression Software, we examined trends in CGF among children younger than 5 years in China from 2000 to 2019, and predicted the trends of prevalence in 2030, using the Holt-Winters model with trends but without seasonal components. The assessment was performed with Stata 17 (StataCorp). Data were analyzed from October 17, 2023, to November 22, 2023.

Results

In 2019, the prevalences of stunting, wasting, and underweight decreased to 12%, 3%, and 4%, respectively (decreases of 36.9%, 25.0%, and 42.9%, respectively, compared with the values in 2000). The prevalence of CGF decreased rapidly from 2000 to 2010, and the downward trend slowed down after 2010. Most provinces had stagnated processes of trends after 2017. The age group with the highest stunting prevalence was children aged 1 to 4 years, and the highest prevalence of wasting and underweight was noted in early neonatal infants. From 2000 to 2019, the prevalence of CGF declined in all age groups of children. The largest relative decrease in stunting and underweight was noted in children aged 1 to 4 years, and the largest decrease in wasting was noted in early neonatal infants. The prevalences of stunting, wasting, and underweight in China are estimated to decrease to 11.4%, 3.2%, and 4.1%, respectively, by 2030. China has nationally met the World Health Organization’s Global Nutrition Targets for 2030 for stunting but not for wasting.

Conclusions

This study provides data on the prevalence and trends of CGF among children younger than 5 years and reports declines in CGF. There remain areas with slow progress in China. Most units have achieved the goal for stunting prevalence but not wasting prevalence.
Creative Use of Metaphor in Nigerian Political Discourse
Authors: Akintayo Abiodun , Olatokunbo Olufemi
Published: October 2024

The paper investigated use of metaphor in contemporary Nigerian political discourse with the aim of revealing the multi-faceted patterns of metaphoric language in order to examine the creativity in political communication. The data were derived from a variety of illustrative texts sourced from Nigerian newspapers and magazines that are circulated nationwide. The study employed the cognitive linguistics approach originated by George Lakoff and Mark Johnson to discuss the two significant metaphor themes of war and journey in the corpus data. The findings showed that metaphors are used as persuasive strategy and manipulative tool by politicians. The metaphors of war revealed that politics is typically conceived of as warfare with the primary aim of winning elections at all costs and the metaphors of journey depicted a nation in search of solutions to socio-economic problems and moving towards nationhood. The study concluded that the use of metaphor in political discourse is not just an ornamental device but a necessary feature of political communication. This research will extend the existing perspective on the rhetorical imperative in the deployment of metaphor in Nigerian political discourse.
AI Development in Germany After the Publication of German Nation AI Strategy, Problems and Solutions
Authors: Nicknam Reza , Zargarbashi Seyyed Rouhollah Hadj , Safavipour Abtin
Published: October 2024

Germany’s effort to develop AI and make progress in this field became coherent and systematic after the publication of the German National AI Strategy in 2018. Germany’s effort in AI development has four trends, namely the integration of AI in society and economy, building and maintaining the AI ecosystem, strengthening the country in terms of infrastructure and data, and finally research and development, which constitutes the essence and backbone of all the other trends. To drive its efforts forward in each trend, Germany should overcome the respective challenges. Furthermore, due to the novelty of the subject of AI and its fast-developing nature, AI has posed some challenges and issues in legal, political, and social fields that need to be addressed swiftly. Germans dominantly address these challenges either on national or European levels and mainly resort to research and academia, their mighty industrial sector, and legislation on federal and European levels to do so.
Angioplastía coronaria percutánea ambulatoria: cohorte de criterios extendidos
Authors: Cruz Licurgo , Grullón Rodríguez Helio , López Bencosme Yanely , García Taveras Valeria , Gutiérrez Martínez Anthony
Published: October 2024

Introducción y objetivo:
La intervención coronaria percutánea (ICP) se ha vuelto la técnica de revascularización coronaria más utilizada, esto ha llevado a explorar la seguridad de su realización de forma ambulatoria con éxito y una gran disminución de costos en pacientes altamente seleccionados. Por lo que esta investigación busca comparar la seguridad y satisfacción de la ICP ambulatoria en pacientes con criterios de selección extendidos, como >70 años y/o cuya indicación para el procedimiento sea: angina inestable o infarto agudo sin elevación del segmento ST (NSTEMI).

Material y métodos:
Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo, unicéntrico. La población fueron los pacientes sometidos a ICP en Santiago, República Dominicana entre enero y diciembre de 2022. En la muestra final se incluyeron setenta pacientes. Fueron dados de alta en menos de 24 horas después del procedimiento y fueron llamados a las 24-48 horas y 7-14 días. Para el análisis estadístico, los pacientes fueron divididos en tres grupos: pacientes sin criterios extendidos, pacientes >70 años y pacientes con criterios extendidos por motivo de intervención, se analizó la satisfacción, la necesidad de ingreso hospitalarios y complicaciones.

Resultados:
El 87.1% de los pacientes >70 años se realizó el procedimiento por angina inestable, siendo este el motivo más común. El 98.9% no reportó alteraciones en el examen de la punción arterial, el hematoma en sitio de punción arterial se presentó en 1.67% de los pacientes con criterios extendidos por indicación. La mayoría de los pacientes estaban asintomáticos al seguimiento de 24-48 horas y 7-14 días después de la angioplastia.

Conclusión:
La angioplastia coronaria percutánea ambulatoria es aparentemente segura, tanto en pacientes menores como mayores de 70 años, así como en aquellos con angina inestable o NSTEMI como indicación para el procedimiento, a pesar de este aumento en la complejidad de los pacientes, la tasa de complicaciones periprocedimiento se ha mantenido constante.
Cristofobia, ressentimento religioso e discurso político no X
Authors: Costa Sandson de Souza , Silva Francisco Vieira da
Published: October 2024

Este artigo debruça-se sobre a produção discursiva do termo cristofobia no discurso político da atualidade brasileira, com o objetivo de analisar a construção de uma vontade de verdade de perseguição que dá condições de emergência a práticas fundamentalistas. Fundamentamo-nos nos Estudos Discursivos Foucaultianos, mobilizando uma arqueogenealogia (2017-2021) das formas discursivas da cristofobia como estratégia discursiva e com a noção de ressentimento de Nietzsche (2009). Selecionamos como corpus 4 postagens que circularam no X no período de 2020 a 2022. As análises permitiram observar que, no Governo Bolsonaro, políticos religiosos propagaram discursos através de redes sociais que produzem a vontade de verdade de uma perseguição aos valores cristãos por parte da esquerda. Essas discursividades constituem uma racionalidade intolerante e, por conseguinte, se valem de um discurso que inverte as posições sujeito para justificar práticas de ódio contra grupos minoritários.
Multiletramentos em materiais didáticos na rede pública de ensino do Paraná
Authors: Brito Bruno dos Santos de Castro , Nicola Rosane de Mello Santo
Published: October 2024

Este artigo visa examinar práticas de multiletramentos sobre o gênero notícia promovidas em materiais didáticos disponibilizados pela Secretaria de Estado da Educação do Paraná (Seed-PR) aos docentes de turmas do 6.º ano do ensino fundamental, no período pandêmico de março/2020 a setembro/2021. Realiza-se, então, uma pesquisa de natureza qualitativa-quanto, com base em Menegassi (2009), Solé (1998) e Baltar (2004) e uma pesquisa documental com a técnica de análise de conteúdo (Bardin, 2011) aplicada no software ATLAS.ti. Para tanto, coletou-se uma amostragem de 11 arquivos ppt (248 slides) e um enunciado de produção textual sobre o gênero notícia, todos compartilhados com docentes via RCO+Aulas e com discentes do 6.º ano do ensino fundamental via Google Classroom. Como resultados, por meio desse corpus, foi possível perceber que esses materiais de apoio ao docente propõem práticas pouco promotoras de multiletramento, dado que não abrangem um trabalho com textos autênticos e multimodais como o gênero notícia; por outro lado, identificam-se práticas de letramentos em leitura e produção escrita. Por fim, os resultados parecem apontar que essa consequência decorre de uma alta valorização da literalidade do discurso e pouca exploração das diferentes semioses presentes nos textos da contemporaneidade. Diante disso, ressalta-se o papel fundamental do professor na garantia de uma pedagogia dos multiletramentos.
Desafios e reflexões acerca do ensino de produção textual escrita durante a pandemia de Covid-19: concepções docentes em chave interacionista sociodiscursiva
Authors: Schmidt Bruno Scienza , Carnin Anderson
Published: October 2024

Este artigo, de base qualitativa e abordagem interpretativista, realiza uma análise de concepções relativas ao ensino de produção textual escrita verbalizadas por duas professoras de Língua Portuguesa em formação continuada durante a pandemia de Covid-19. Vale-se, para isso, do referencial teórico do Interacionismo Sociodiscursivo, articulado à reflexão sobre ensino da escrita desde uma perspectiva textual. A metodologia adotada envolveu a análise das interações verbais das duas professoras durante um encontro destinado à formação continuada docente realizado em dezembro de 2020, ao término do primeiro ano letivo em regime de ensino remoto emergencial. Os resultados obtidos evidenciam os desafios enfrentados pelas docentes no contexto do ensino remoto emergencial, destacando questões relacionadas à adaptação de métodos e procedimentos de ensino, à escassez de recursos didáticos e à desigualdade de conhecimentos discentes considerados necessários à produção de textos escritos. Além disso, ressaltam a importância de considerar tais desafios ao planejar estratégias de ensino em situações de crise sanitária ou mesmo incorporação de recursos digitais online para o trabalho do professor com o ensino da escrita.
Exposição de dados íntimos para a humilhação: uma abordagem dialógico-discursiva para um comentário do subfórum /55chan/, do EndChan
Authors: Rodrigues Marcos Alexandre Fernandes
Published: October 2024

Esta pesquisa se dedica à análise dialógica do discurso de um comentário publicado no subfórum /55chan/, do fórum EndChan, no qual são reveladas informações pessoais, incluindo nomes, números de telefone celular e a localização da escola de um menino e uma menina, com a intenção de fomentar assédio, instilar medo e provocar o silenciamento mediante o envio em larga escala de mensagens, além de também ameaçar a vida por meio de um potencial massacre escolar. O objetivo é examinar a interação dialógica de linguagens sociais presentes no comentário publicado, com vistas a analisar distintos pontos de vistas a respeito do menino e da menina alvos de ameaças. A justificativa é pautada na expectativa de contribuir para o campo acadêmico ao fornecer subsídios teórico-metodológicos e para o jurídico ao denunciar práticas sociodiscursivas que afrontam a dignidade da pessoa humana. O referencial teórico é amparado nas obras de Bakhtin (2015, 2016), Medviédev (2016) e Volóchinov (2018, 2019). A metodologia é planejada a partir da seleção de um enunciado-comentário com base nestes critérios: i) ser publicado no subfórum /55chan/; ii) situar-se em 2023; iii) promover doxxing. Os resultados integrais permitem compreender que uma diversidade de linguagens interage, dialogicamente, na produção discursiva, com o fim de coisificar o outro-alvo e legitimar um ataque online e offline diante de um público-interlocutor.
Influence of bark chemistry on distribution of epiphytic mosses on basal trunk of Cryptomeria japonica
Authors: Halder Kheyali , Chakraborti Subhra , Lama Projjwal Chandra , Mitra Souvik
Published: October 2024

Epiphytic mosses are integral parts of forest community structure in the Darjeeling Hills of the Eastern Himalayan region with remarkable contributions to the ecosystem functionality. The study was framed to assess the richness and spatial distribution of epiphytic mosses growing on the basal trunk of Cryptomeria japonica (Thunb. ex. L.) D.Don, and also to evaluate the explanatory host traits for shaping the moss assemblage. Field measurements and sampling were performed near Lamahatta village within Darjeeling district on 270 microplots placed on tree trunks. A total of twelve mosses represented by the members of Dicranales and Hypnales were recorded. Low species diversity was observed with dominance and maximum cover of Syrrhopodon confertus. Canonical correspondence analysis predicted a distinct combination of chemical requirements for local colonization of each moss. The results also demonstrated influence of bark acidic inputs on abundance and co-existence of bryophytes. The outcome can be potentially helpful in depicting the community structure of non-vascular epiphytes, which may further be considered while developing forest management strategies.
‘Tortured phrases’ impact the integrity of the environmental literature
Authors: Teixeira da Silva Jaime A.
Published: October 2024

In environmental science, it is necessary to accurately describe processes, methods and phenomena using established technical terms and jargon. Any significant deviation from such terms might leave readers and peers confused, while confusion can lead to misinterpretations, opening up the possibility of errors. During peer review and prior to publication in a peer-reviewed environmental journal, it is thus incumbent upon editors and peer reviewers, and to a lesser extent copy editors, to verify that terminology in a scientific paper is accurate. In this brief communication, 61 papers with cases of ‘tortured phrases’, which are terms that have – for some reason – come to replace established jargon, are described in indexed environmental literature, frequently in indexed journals that are generally associated with reputable publishers. Of the 61 papers, 13 have been retracted, suggesting an erosion of the papers’ integrity. Awareness of this phenomenon and these cases allows editors and peer reviewers of environmental journals to be more careful when screening and vetting submitted papers, but should also serve as a lesson for authors to be more careful when writing their papers, avoiding the temptation to automatically incorporate text that online text thesauruses may provide, or to use non-standard terms.
Formation of the national brand of Russia in the context of compliance of its structural elements with the socio-economic development strategy of the country
Authors:   Южный федеральный университет, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Марина Викторовна Чараева , Лаура Самвеловна Эксузян ,   Московский государственный университет им. М. В. Ломоносова, Москва, Россия
Published: October 2024

The authors see the relevance of the research topic in the following: geopolitical events have led to the fact that in the eyes of the world community, Russia's national brand has lost its stability, the country's image has significantly decreased, and the attitude towards Russians from the same ordinary citizens of some countries has worsened. Research shows that all this is predetermined by the high level of subjectivity of the information that people around the world receive regarding Russia's actions and motives in recent years. Therefore, the tasks of improving Russia's media communication policy on the territory of other states, positioning the socio-economic vectors of the country's development through the prism of national branding come to the fore. In this regard, the authors have set and solved the following tasks: 1) identify the structure and content of the national brand of Russia; 2) determine the elemental composition of the mechanism for the formation and promotion of the national brand in the changing geopolitical reality. The results of the study are that: 1) the structure of the national brand has been identified, which is multi-dimensional and multicomponent, but its key element is the media culture of Russian and Western media, other media that broadcast a consistent image of Russia and form public opinion regarding the key elements of the national brand, which makes it possible to position the country on the world stage, demonstrate political, economic and image advantages; 2) the elemental composition of the mechanism for the formation of the national brand of Russia has been determined, which includes: a number of indicators – cultural, social, political, conjunctural and economic, values of patriotism, trust in government and its legitimacy, social capital, communicative capital, semantic integrity, which allows launching state programs aimed at ensuring the operation of the mechanism and creating prerequisites sustainability and global positioning of the national brand of Russia. Thus, it seems possible to state that a national brand is not only a semantic reflection of the national code and identity, but also the basis for representing the socio-economic priorities and directions of the country's strategic development in the geopolitical space.
Political perception in the historical and philosophical concept
Authors:   Южно-Российский институт управления – филиал Российской академии народного хозяйства и государственной службы при Президенте РФ, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Ольга Владимировна Котлярова
Published: October 2024

The article presents the development of philosophical thought on the problem of political perception in a diachronic aspect. Dynamism and diversity in the study of the phenomenon of political perception are traced. Each epoch and each philosophical concept corrects the view of the process and the specifics of political perception. It is becoming common to think that sensory perception becomes the basis for social, social and political perception, but different concepts and different researchers place varying degrees of trust in sensory experience and the world of sensations. Political perception is always associated with cognitive activity, as well as with the emotional sphere and, according to theorists throughout human history, acts as a management tool that allows you to control the political thinking and political behavior of perceiving subjects.
Digital political marketing: using social media and Big Data to manage political preferences
Authors:   Южно-Российский институт управления – филиал Российской академии народного хозяйства и государственной службы при Президенте РФ, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Алексей Владимирович Поляков , Галина Геннадьевна Уварова ,   Южно-Российский институт управления – филиал Российской академии народного хозяйства и государственной службы при Президенте РФ, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия
Published: October 2024

The article discusses the features of the use of digital political marketing as a special technology of political PR. The authors of the study note that digital political marketing has become a favorite method of promoting political products due to the wide opportunities provided by multimedia platforms for public and private communication on the Internet, as well as Big Data technologies, with which you can analyze an incredibly large amount of all kinds of data about users. Based on these data, the course of the political process is effectively adjusted and the political preferences and views of the online electorate are implicitly changed. The authors examine in detail the possibilities of social networks for promoting PR campaigns, analyze ways to collect data about users and note the risks posed by technological innovations of the digital age for political democracy. In conclusion, the authors conclude that in order to achieve effective interaction between political actors and citizens on the Web, it is necessary to maintain a balance between innovative methods of voter engagement and ensuring their rights to privacy and personal data protection in a risky digital era.
Transparency and political risks: challenges and prospects for the Russian state system
Authors:   Ростовский государственный экономический университет (РИНХ), Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Александр Михайлович Старостин , Елена Николаевна Тованчова ,   Ростовский государственный университет путей сообщения, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия
Published: October 2024

The article analyzes the problems of political risks and transparency of state power, paying special attention to domestic and foreign research in this area. The author points out the insufficient systematization and understanding of political risks in Russian science. Special attention is paid to the concept of transpar-ency as a key principle of the functioning of modern government. The article examines examples of legal regulation of transparency in countries such as Australia, the Netherlands and New Zealand. The author emphasizes the importance of creating a balanced system where transparency must be combined with the need to protect national security. In addition, the article discusses the problem of "double standards" in international politics, considered as an instrument of information warfare and a means of manipulating public consciousness.
Involving the younger generation in elections: how does informing shape electoral activity
Authors:   Южно-Российский институт управления – филиал Российской академии народного хозяйства и государственной службы при Президенте РФ, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Елена Владимировна Филоненко
Published: October 2024

This scientific article examines the problems of electoral behavior and participation in elections of modern Russian youth. The relevance of the study is due to the important role of the younger generation in determining the future of the country. The author of the study analyzes the factors influencing the electoral activity of young people, among which the key place is occupied by the level of awareness about elections. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of information about the ongoing election campaign on the electoral activity of young voters. It is hypothesized that full information about the elections increases the participation of young people in voting. Data on the implementation of the InformUIK project in the Russian presidential elections in March 2024 are used as an empirical base. The author examines the specifics of information and explanatory work with young voters, analyzes the statistics of youth participation in voting. The conclusion is made about the importance of an integrated approach to informing young people in order to increase their electoral activity. The importance of new technological solutions and targeted voter information is emphasized. The article contributes to the study of the electoral behavior of young people and the development of effective strategies for their involvement in the electoral process.
Ecologization of vital activity as a leading function of systemic environmental management
Authors:   Южный федеральный университет, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Алла Алексеевна Лысоченко
Published: October 2024

The greening of life is a modern stage of socio-economic and social development of society. The sustainable development of the economy, technology and technology have a negative impact on the environment and lead to the gradual depletion of natural resources. The development of environmental ideas among the population of the country, the restoration of natural objects, the preservation of the natural environment, the conduct of human economic activity taking into account respect for nature – all this is the greening of life, and environmental management is aimed at the ecological reorientation of business processes and social education of a person. The article presents the theoretical and practical aspects of the greening of life in the modern economy, a regional assessment of the environmental management sys-tem is carried out, practical recommendations are given within the framework of the development of a new national project "Environmental well-being".
Use of scenario conditions of international interaction of national economy in anti-crisis management
Authors:   Южно-Российский институт управления – филиал Российской академии народного хозяйства и государственной службы при Президенте РФ, Ростов-на-Дону, Россия, Константин Павлович Еременко
Published: October 2024

One of the main questions that economic science seeks to answer in the field of international economic relations is the question of the impact of free trade on economic development. The article analyzes the main approaches and theories of international trade, and also examines the characteristics of economic systems involved in trade from the point of view of information theory and cybernetics, and the influence of these parameters on the management of economic development as national economies, and the world economy as a whole. In some cases, successful specialization in the international division of labor is actually achieved through measures of liberalization of trade, financial markets and capital rules. But these measures do not always produce the expected effects. Information and cybernetic interpretation of the processes of interaction of national economic systems opens up opportunities for the development of a new scientific approach to describing phenomena in the field of international trade.
Эколого-экономическая оценка качества окружающей среды как природного базиса устойчивого развития территорий: концептуально-категориальный анализ
Authors:   Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia, Dong Yinan
Published: October 2024

In the context of growing global problems of resource using and environmental protection the development of a sustainable environmental-economic development strategy, including at the territorial level is becoming increasingly actual. The purpose of the research is conceptual-categorical analysis of ecological-economic assessment of environmental quality as a natural basis for territorial systems of different levels sustainable development, elaboration and justification of the conceptual assessment model and methods of its implementation. Methodological issues focus on how to comprehensively assess the environmental quality of the territory and how this assessment can be taken into account in the formation of a strategy for environmentally sustainable development of spatial-economic systems. The scientific novelty of the research results lies in the consolidation of the theories of territorial development sustainability and environmental quality environmental-economic assessment in the conceptual model, as well as in the substantiation of tools for quantitative measurement of environmental quality, increasing the accuracy and reliability of the obtained environmental-economic assessments. The significance of the research results lies in providing decision-makers with comprehensive information on the long-term consequences of environmental-economic decisions and facilitating the transition to environmentally sustainable economic development of territories. This information can be obtained as a result of systematic application of multi-dimensional environmental-economic assessment tools that take into account not only the full socio-economic value of natural environmental resources, but also the spatial characteristics of territories.
Comparison of the Effect of Using Virtual Laboratory Based on PhET Simulation and Real Laboratory in Improving Mastery of Electronic Concepts of Physics Education Students
Authors: Fitriani Annisa
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to compare the mastery of electronic concepts among physics education students using a constructivist virtual laboratory (PhET Simulation) and a real constructivist laboratory. The importance of this research lies in the potential of virtual laboratories as an alternative to physical ones, especially when resources are limited. The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a matching-only posttest-only control group. The sample consisted of 68 physics education students from UIN Alauddin Makassar, divided into two groups: one using PhET Simulation (34 students) and the other using real laboratories (34 students). Data were collected through multiple-choice tests designed to measure concept mastery, analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential tests such as t-tests. The results showed no significant difference in concept mastery between students using PhET Simulation and those using real laboratories (t =-0.167, p= 0.868). Both methods were equally effective in enhancing students’ understanding of electronics. The novelty of this study lies in directly comparing the two laboratory approaches within a constructivist framework. This finding suggests that virtual laboratories can serve as a viable alternative to real laboratories in supporting concept mastery, offering flexibility and resource efficiency. The implications of the study are particularly relevant for educational institutions with limited access to physical laboratories, as PhET Simulation provides a cost-effective solution without compromising learning outcomes.
Analyzing Student’s Mathematical Critical Thinking Ability of Concept Newman’s Error Analysis Review from Habits of Mind
Authors: Dilla Siska Chindy , Hidayat Wahyu , Rohaeti Euis Eti
Published: October 2024

This study aims to analyze and describe the mistakes made by students in completing mathematical critical thinking skills in terms of habits of mind (HOM) with three categories, namely limited, developing, and proficient. The review was also analyzed from the factors that led to the occurrence of errors based on error analysis according to Newman. This research uses qualitative research methods. The data collection techniques used are questionnaires, tests, and interviews. The instruments used are HOM questionnaires and mathematical critical thinking ability tests. The selection of the study subject was carried out purposively with the consideration that the subject had a HOM category. A total of 25 students who filled out the HOM scale and mathematical critical thinking ability test, 3 students were selected to be interviewed based on the HOM category classification. The data analysis techniques used in this study are data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Based on the results of the study, students with limited HOM were only able to solve questions up to indicator 1 because they made mistakes in reading and process skills. Students with HOM develop, only able to solve problems up to indicator 2 due to Comprehension and transpormation errors. Students with proficient HOM, are able to solve questions up to indicator 3 because they make mistakes in the skill and encoding process.