bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
دور طريقة المشروعات في تحسين التحصيل الدراسي في مادة العلوم لدى تلاميذالصف الرابع الابتدائي من وجهة نظر المعلمين
Authors: م.م مشتاق بشير غازي
Published: February 2025

هدف البحث الحالي إلى  بيان الدرجة الـتي يتم بها تطبيق المعلمين لطريقة المشروعات  من قبل معلمي مقرر العلوم في مدارس واسط. وتوضيح درجة استفادة التلاميذ من تطبيق طريقة المشروعات في تحقيق نتائج تحصيلية أفضل. وذلك من خلال المنهـج الوصفـي عـبر تطبيق استبانـة من (30) عبارة موزعة على ثلاثة محاور  طبقها الباحث على عينة  مؤلفة من (60) معلم لمادة العلوم للصف الرابع جرى اختيارها عشوائياً وطبقها في مدارس مدينة واسط ، وتوصلت الدراسة إلى أن تطبيق طريقة المشروعات من قبل المعلمين يرتبط ارتباطاً وثيقاً في رفع التحصيل الدراسي لتلاميذ الصف الرابع في مادة العلوم، كما بيّنت نتائج البحث من خلال متوسطات الإجابات لدى العينة المبحوثة بمدى تطبيق المعلم  لطريقة المشروعات يؤثر إيجاباً في تحسين التحصيل الدراسي لدى تلاميذ الصف الرابع الابتدائي في مادة العلوم وأنه من الممكن أن تؤثر بعض الاستراتيجيات الحديثة في رفع مستوى التحصيل الدراسي لدى التلاميذ، ولم يظهر فروق دالة إحصائياً تبعا لمتغير الجنس والمؤهل العلمي وعدد سنوات الخبرة بالنسبة للتلاميذ.
Subculture vs. Dominant Culture in Markus Zusak's The Book Thief (2005): A Comprehensive Study
Authors: Ass. Lect: Mohsin  Kamil Shlaka
Published: February 2025

الحالية The Book Thief (2005)لماركوس زوساك. يقدم وصفًا تفصيليًا لكيفية تعامل تشرح الدراسة الأشخاص والمجموعات مع الأنظمة القمعية من خلال التركيز على الصراع بين الثقافات الفرعية والثقافة المهيمنة. باستخدام نظرية التنمية الاجتماعية والسياسية، تحلل الورقة الكتاب التاريخي لماركوس زوساك الصادر عام 2005 بعنوان "سارق الكتاب" من خلال فحص الشخصيات وكيف أثرت تجاربهم على مصائرهم. وبالإضافة إلى إظهار معاناة الأفراد وجهدهم وصمودهم في مواجهة الاضطهاد والقمع، يوضح الكتاب آثار الخلافات السياسية والحروب على المجتمعات
Health service resource use and costs of interventional oncology procedures: a micro-costing analysis
Authors: Senanayake Sameera Jayan , Xia Qing , Brain David , McPhail Steven , Kularatna Sanjeewa , Parsonage William , Eastgate Melissa , Barnes Annette , Morris Helen-Louise , Macmillan Bronte , Carter Hannah
Published: February 2025

Background: Transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE), ablation, and selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) are emerging minimally invasive interventional oncology procedures used in diagnosing, treating, and palliating cancer. A comprehensive understanding of their costs, however, remains limited. The primary aim of this study was to accurately estimate and compare the costs associated with TACE, ablation, and SIRT procedures from a hospital perspective.Methods: A detailed micro-costing study was undertaken in two tertiary hospitals in Brisbane, Australia, over a 12-month period from July 2021 to June 2022. Data were sourced from electronic medical record systems and reviewed by two study nurses to ensure accuracy. Data was collected on all relevant resource use components, including staff time, consumables, medications, and imaging. Resource use items were grouped into pre, intra and post-procedure phases, and unit costs were assigned to estimate costs within each phase. Results: In total, 136 patients were included in the study (TACE: n=86; ablation: n=41; SIRT: n=9). The average total costs per admission were $7,079 for TACE, $6,763 for ablation, and $20,782 for SIRT (including both workup and delivery admissions). The primary cost drivers for TACE and ablation were staffing costs, which accounted for 43-45% of the total procedure-related costs. Conversely, consumables were the dominant cost for SIRT, comprising 57% of procedure-related costs. The radiology team incurred the highest staff costs across all three procedures, with the intra-procedure phase being the most resource intensive.Conclusion: This study represents the first comprehensive micro-costing analysis of TACE, ablation, and SIRT procedures, offering valuable insights for healthcare providers and policymakers. These findings may provide valuable information for assessing the long-term cost-effectiveness of these procedures.
Rethinking Naturalistic Behavior: The Terzolas Manifesto
Authors: Chrzanowska Anna , Kostecki Mateusz , Krasilshchikova Natalia , Perrino Matilde , Petrucco Luigi , Aaby Bendik H. , Nemati Nedah
Published: February 2025

We review the increasing focus on naturalistic behaviour in neuroscience, urging caution around vague and inconsistent uses of the term.We then propose a set of principles to focus on clear, explicit definitions and relevant questions in behavioural research, rather than pursuing naturalistic designs as an inherent marker of scientific rigour or validity.
Development of Powerly, unguided science-based mobile app intervention preventing postpartum depression and anxiety & study protocol of real-life implementation randomized clinical trial.
Authors: Marciniak Marta Anna , Rohde Judith , Yuen Kenneth S.L. , Binder Harald , Walter Henrik , Wieser Matthias J , Kalisch Raffael , Roelofs Karin , Kleim Birgit
Published: February 2025

BackgroundUp to 30% of pregnant individuals experience high levels of stress. At the same time, 15-20% of new mothers develop postpartum depression, and 25-35% experience postpartum anxiety. Mobile applications have the potential to provide an accessible, scalable solution to these mental health challenges. However, previous evidence indicates that none of the commercially available apps for perinatal depression and anxiety have been rigorously evaluated through randomized clinical trials (RCTs), and the quality of these apps remains moderate. In response to this gap, we aim to develop and empirically evaluate Powerly, a science-based mobile app intervention designed to prevent postpartum depression and anxiety. MethodsWe will conduct a two-arm RCT with 140 healthy pregnant participants to assess the impact of Powerly use compared to care as usual (CAU). Powerly is based on cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and developed in consultation with stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and pregnant individuals. It will offer personalized psychological support tailored to users' needs for four weeks. Self-reported mental health assessments will be collected at baseline, after four weeks of app use, and six weeks postpartum. DiscussionWe anticipate that participants using Powerly will demonstrate significant improvements in mental health outcomes, including reduced rates of postpartum depression, compared to the CAU group. Additionally, we expect positive changes in emotion regulation, resilience, and mother and child outcomes, such as enhanced maternal bonding and a more positive birth experience. If proved effective, Powerly can offer a scalable, publicly accessible solution for pregnant individuals in need.
Vernacular Architecture and Grassroots Urban Politics: How Politics is Embedded in Residential Design*
Authors: Bollen Paige , Nathan Noah
Published: February 2025

The physical structures in which urban life occurs are an underappreciated determinant of how grassroots urban politics unfolds. In many rapidly growing cities, housing scarcity forces residents into multifamily buildings that create daily exposures to neighbors. We argue that these exposures affect political behavior by shaping residents’ access to political information and capacity for collective action. We focus on the informal, vernacular architecture of West Africa’s dominant urban housing form – the compound house. Compound house residents in urban Ghana participate more in politics than similar residents of other housing types. Leveraging an original survey, including novel measures of tenants’ spatial network centrality within their residential buildings, we suggest that key mechanisms for this relationship emerge from the effects of architectural design on visibility and social ties among co-tenants. Ultimately, built environments must be studied alongside demographic environments to best understand contextual effects on political behavior.
Toward a Systemic Continuum Dismantling the 'Natural vs. Artificial' Dichotomy as a New Paradigm in Systems Theory.
Authors: de Leon Pontet Ignacio Lucas
Published: February 2025

Since its formulation in the twentieth century, Systems Theory has lacked a truly unifying paradigm. One fundamental reason for this fragmentation is the persistent anthropocentric bias that separates what we label “natural” from what we deem “artificial.” This paper argues that such a distinction is not an ontological truth but rather a cultural construct that has shaped our understanding of reality. By dismantling this false opposition, we can envision a “Systemic Continuum,” where biological, technological, and social systems are studied within a single theoretical framework. This approach could revolutionize our understanding of Artificial Intelligence, technological evolution, and the emergence of complex structures, paving the way for a more robust integration of the diverse strands within Systems Theory.
Turning Goals into Action: How Reinforced Implementation Intentions Can Boost Physical Activity - A Randomized Controlled Trial Enhanced with Ecological Momentary Assessment
Authors: Haag David , Aulbach Matthias , Islambouli Rania , Smeddinck Jan , Thürmer J. Lukas , Blechert Jens
Published: February 2025

Background: While many people intend to engage in regular physical activity (PA), translating these intentions into actual behavior remains a challenge. We tested whether a theory-driven, minimally guided mobile Health (mHealth) approach using personalized, reinforced Implementation Intentions (IIs) increases moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) and explored potential underlying mechanisms, including day-level intention formation, day-level intention–behavior gap, and behavioral automaticity.Methods: Participants were randomized into an intervention group (IG; N = 59) and a control group (CG; N = 59). In an individual coaching session, IG participants formed PA goals and IIs, which they revisited and reaffirmed online (‘reinforced’) every third day for 4 weeks. MVPA was measured via (1) daily self-report through ecological momentary assessment (EMA), (2) wrist-worn activity trackers, and (3) the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) at baseline (t0), post-intervention (t1; after 4 weeks), and follow-up (t2; 3 months after t1). Underlying mechanisms were explored through daily measurement of PA intentions, corresponding behavior, and recognition of contextual PA triggers to infer the effect of behavioral automatization.Findings: Across the 4-week intervention, the IG reported on average 17.75 more daily MVPA minutes than the CG. Wearable data also favored the IG although this difference did not reach statistical significance. On the IPAQ, both groups improved to a similar degree from baseline to post-intervention and largely maintained gains to follow-up. Potential underlying mechanisms include increased frequency of day-level intention formation, narrowed day-level intention–behavior gap, and context-triggered PA.Conclusion: Reinforced Implementation Intentions deployed in a minimally guided mHealth approach can significantly increase self-reported MVPA. EMA-based self-monitoring may have contributed to overall MVPA increases in both groups, underscoring the potential of combining reinforced IIs with frequent self-monitoring (e.g., via wearables or EMA) to strengthen and maintain behavior change.
Patterns of deformation in the deepest mantle linked to ancient subduction
Authors: Wolf Jonathan , Romanowicz Barbara , Garnero Ed , Zhu Weiqiang , West John
Published: February 2025

Shear wave speeds in Earth's deepest mantle (D") that vary with wave propagation and polarization direction -- a property called seismic anisotropy -- offer insights into mantle convection. To date, global patterns of D" anisotropy have been mostly derived from long wavelength radially anisotropic tomography models, which often disagree except for the large-scale degree-2 pattern. Here, we present 70,000 differential splitting measurements from seismic waves that traverse Earth's mantle and core, sampling nearly 75% of D", including most seismically faster regions. We conduct detailed synthetic tests to demonstrate which splitting measurements indicate the presence of lowermost mantle anisotropy. Evidence for D" anisotropy is found in about two thirds of our sampled area, more than doubling the area in which seismic anisotropy has been detected using shear-wave splitting measurements. Inferred deformation is strong within and around ancient slab remnants, which likely have lower temperatures than the ambient mantle. This is consistent with the crystallographic orientation of postperovskite (pPv) being an important contributor to the new maps of lowermost mantle anisotropy. Our observations suggest a close link between the subduction of tectonic plates and convective flow in the deepest mantle.
Non-Nutritive Sucking is Associated with Reduced Word Comprehension: A Longitudinal, Eye-tracking Study
Authors: Muñoz Luis Eduardo , Rosslund Audun , Kartushina Natalia , Mayor Julien
Published: February 2025

Non-nutritive sucking (NNS), including pacifier use and thumb sucking, is common in infants and has been associated with both positive and negative developmental outcomes. While NNS is known to reduce distress, sustained use has been linked to lower vocabulary scores (Muñoz et al., 2024). The present longitudinal study investigates the relationship between NNS and word comprehension in 69 Norwegian infants. Parents reported their infant’s NNS use concurrently (C-NNS) at 9, 12, 15, and 18 months old, which was used to derive measures of lifespan use (L-NNS) and relative changes in NNS. Word comprehension was measured using eye-tracking, and vocabulary size was assessed through parental reports (CDIs). Neither L-NNS nor changes over time were significantly associated with language measures. However, greater concurrent NNS (C-NNS) correlated with reduced word comprehension in older infants. These findings extend Muñoz et al. (2024) and provide additional evidence on the role of NNS in language acquisition.
The Expanded Natural History of Song Discography, a global corpus of vocal music
Authors: Bertolo Mila , Snarskis Martynas , Kyritsis Thanos , Yurdum Lidya , Bainbridge Constance , Atwood S. , Hilton Courtney B. , Keomurjian Anya , Lee Judy S. , Mackiel Alex , Mak Vanessa , Shin Mijoo , Bitran Alma , Shilton Dor , Delasanta Lana , Do Hang , Lang Jenna , Irani Tenaaz , Kangatharan Jayanthiny , Lafleur Kevin , Malko Nashua , Atkinson Quentin , Singh Manvir , Mehr Samuel A
Published: February 2025

A comprehensive cognitive science requires broad sampling of human behavior to justify general inferences about the mind. For example, the field of psycholinguistics relies on a rich history of comparative study, with many available resources that systematically document many languages. Surprisingly, despite a longstanding interest in questions of universality and diversity, the psychology of music has few such resources. Here, we report the Expanded Natural History of Song Discography, an open-access corpus of vocal music (n = 1007 song excerpts), with accompanying metadata detailing each song’s region of origin, language (of 413 languages represented here), and one of 10 behavioral contexts (e.g., work, storytelling, mourning, lullaby, dance). The corpus is designed to sample both broadly, with a large cross-section of societies and languages; and deeply, with many songs representing three well-studied language families (Atlantic-Congo, Austronesian, and Indo-European). This design facilitates direct comparison of musical and vocal features across cultures, principled approaches to sampling stimuli for experiments, and evaluation of models of the cultural evolution of song. In this paper we describe the corpus and provide two proofs of concept, demonstrating its utility. We show that (1) the acoustical forms of songs are predictive of their behavioral contexts, including in previously unstudied contexts (e.g., children’s play songs); and (2) similarities in acoustic content of songs across cultures are predictable, in part, by the relatedness of those cultures.
Socioecology drives adaptive social foraging dynamics in the wild
Authors: Schakowski Alexander , Deffner Dominik , Kortet Raine , Niemelä Petri T , Kavelaars Marwa M , Monk Christopher T , Pykälä Maria , Kurvers Ralf
Published: February 2025

Foraging complexity and competitive social challenges are considered key drivers of human cognition. Yet, we still have a poor understanding of the decision-making mechanisms underlying foraging behaviour, especially in social contexts. Here, we use high-resolution tracking data in combination with computational and agent-based models to uncover the mechanisms guiding the decisions where to forage and when to leave a patch. Equipping large groups of Finnish ice-fishers competing for resources with global positioning systems and headcams, and analyzing 477 foraging trips and 16,055 individual choices across different foraging ecologies, reveals that foragers use foraging success, social information and landscape features to locate resource patches. Foragers adaptively arbitrate between social and asocial information sources, relying less on social information when successful. Patch-leaving decisions are mostly driven by foraging success, with high resource abundance eliciting lower giving-up times. Guided by these findings, we construct an agent-based model capturing the spatio-temporal dynamics of our field observations, showing that patch discoveries induce localized search, a process which is amplified by high social densities. Our work sheds light on the mechanisms guiding human foraging behaviour and provides a template for harnessing high-resolution tracking data to study human cognition in the real world.
Persuasive Lobbying and the Value of Connections
Authors: Awad Emiel , Minaudier Clement
Published: February 2025

The inflow of money into politics and the influence of interest groups on policies are well-documented, but the monetary value of accessing policymakers is less well-understood. As a result, it is unclear what inferences researchers can draw from lobbying expenditures about interest groups' strategies and their ideological alignment with policymakers. We study a model of informational lobbying with a collective decision-making body and endogenous reforms to investigate the determinants of the value of access. We show that the funds flowing to a given policymaker depend not only on this policymaker's ideology and procedural power, but also on the overall distribution of preferences and power among other policymakers. Two policymakers with the same ideology and procedural power might therefore attract different amounts of contributions, depending on the preferences of fellow policymakers. Our results help clarify empirical research linking lobbying expenditures by interest groups to politicians' ideologies and power.
Gender Gaps in Job-Related Training during COVID-19? Longitudinal Evidence on Supply and Demand Changes from Germany
Authors: Haas Christina , Zoch Gundula , Kleinert Corinna
Published: February 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated gender inequalities in the labour market. Less is known about its impact on gender gaps in training. Drawing on theories of labour market segmentation, time availability and gender roles, this study examines gender differences in pandemic-related changes in job-related training. Using panel data from the German National Educational Panel Study (2018–2022, N=7,857), results from fixed-effects regressions indicate an overall decline in training participation. Contrary to the expectations, mothers’ participation did not decline more than that of fathers and childless women and men. For all groups, declines in training were partly attributed to work-related changes and the regional severity of COVID-19, but for parents these declines were more closely linked to changes in private and family life. The findings highlight the complex impact of demand- and supply-side factors influencing job-related training and show that gender disparities in unpaid work did not translate into wider training gaps.
Economic Security at the Pivot of National Security: Foresight into Nepal’s Headway
Authors: Adhikari Roshan
Published: February 2025

To what extent does a nation's economic security drive its holistic security framework? The existing literature on national security highly concentrates on conventional military security, with the triviality of other dimensions of national security failing to gain adequate foreground in the academic debate. Traditionally, the economic dimension of national security was associated solely with defence spending, demonstrating the defensive orientation. Meanwhile, the economic power was just there to ensure the conventional security approach of militarization. While observing the definition of security from a broader vantage point, the intricate and complex interplay between national security and the economy can be underscored. Against this backdrop, this paper attempts to demonstrate how the perspective of national security has evolved to incorporate the  economic dimension of national power and security. The objective of this paper is to unfold the ever-growing significance of economic security and portray it as a prerequisite to other forms of security, including military security. Thus, this article systematically understudies the relationship between economics and security, particularly in the case of Nepal, while positioning and forecasting Nepal's economic security and recommending actionable measures. The qualitative research approach, employing secondary data from academic books, journal articles, research reports, working papers, and newspaper articles, examines how a robust economy is crucial for sustaining and leveraging other national power elements, with military prowess no exception. Methodologically, the research study stresses the cases of advanced economies and the  poorest economies globally through a nomothetic explanation to oversee how their economic growth leads to advancement in military capability and holistic national security, gaining a positive momentum through a causative portrayal. The study finds that Nepal faces significant economic insecurity due to the debt crisis, reliance on aid, imports, remittances, capital deficiency, and underdeveloped sectors. To enhance economic security and safeguard national security, Nepal should focus on managing interdependence, leveraging its geostrategic position, and prioritizing economic diplomacy and capital investment guided by effective leadership.
Optimizing Nepal's Natural Resources and Mineral Potentialities for Sustainable National Security
Authors: Budhathoki Santosh
Published: February 2025

The abundant natural resources of Nepal, such as its minerals, forests, water resources, and potential for renewable energy, provide impetus for augmenting national security as well as economic growth that is sustainable. On the contrary, factors such as poor infrastructure, Policy inconsistencies and inappropriate enforcement of the laws have blocked full realization. In this regard, this appraisal provides a detailed resource management critique of Nepal and puts forward some measures in which resource utilization practices can be used for the benefit of national security. In analyzing the current situation, policy literature reviews, government publications, best practices, and scientifi c articles were used; the study shows the policy and management systems regarding community enclosing different segments of society to resources perform poorly. The systematic review on the basis of exclusive and inclusive criteria reinforces the connection between security and economic development by analyzing Nepal’s resource management. It highlights obstacles like poor infrastructure, policy gaps, and weak  enforcement while proposing a Strategic Resource Management Plan. The Nepali Army, and international collaboration, the study suggests that better resource utilization can enhance national security, foster socio-economic balance and combat climate change. Some of these are enhancing the existing laws and policies, employing the Nepal army to protect natural resources, and collaborating with foreign countries to promote technological development and enhancement of human competencies. Such measures will allow Nepal to fully harness resources and enhance economic self-sufficiency, and maintain environmental and socio-economic balance. Besides improving national security, this integrated perspective would also facilitate social solidarity and help Nepal combat climate change, making it a model for sustainable development within the region.
Relevance of the Balance of Power Theory and Theory of Deterrence for Nepal’s National Security
Authors: Giri Naresh
Published: February 2025

Fundamental objective of National security is state’s survival within an anarchic international system, where the lack of a world government and the sovereign status of states complicate the enforcement of a rule-based international order and compel states into a self-help situation. The Theory of Balance of Power suggests how states behave to bring the power balance in their favour, while the Theory of Deterrence aims to prevent attacks by deterring potential aggressors. Examination of these theories in relation to Nepal's security challenges is a critical research problem in this study. Understanding the Balance of Power theory is crucial in national security policy decisions, as it guides state behavior, while deterrence provides practical defence mechanisms. Even minor lapses can threaten  state survival, underscoring the need for strategic understanding. The study aims to identify viable security options for Nepal by examining these theories’ relevance and application. Methodologically, the research uses a case study approach, relying on secondary sources like books and journals for data collection, which is primarily qualitative. This paper argues that with the global power balance shifting toward Asia, Nepal’s non-aligned stance remains pertinent. However, achieving minimum deterrence requires Nepal to modernize its military through cooperation with global powers and neighboring states. Additionally, developing indigenous military technology is crucial to strengthen Nepal's defence capabilities.
Tumor fibroso maligno solitario de pleura
Authors: Fierro Rodríguez Diana , Polo Nieto José Fernando , Vásquez Rada Kevin Jesús , Peña Rodríguez Maria Paula , Pinzón Jiménez Juan Pablo
Published: February 2025

Introduction: solitary fibrous tumors of the pleura are rare mesenchymal tumors, composed of spindle cells, arising from the superficial pleura lining and/or underlying connective tissue. They represent 5% of all pleural tumors and 20% of them are malignant. Diagnosis is based on chest radiograph, from which a pleural lesion is initially suspected, and must be accurately diagnosed after further diagnostic studies to provide optimal management and follow-up. Case presentation: a 70-years-old male patient consulting for a 3-month history of progressive chest pain, cough, and dyspnea, with no history of asbestos exposure. Chest x-ray showed a mass of apparent pleural origin. Chest contrast-enhanced CT scan demonstrated a solitary vascularized and calcified fibrous pleural mass. Biopsy revealed a malignant solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura. Immunohistochemistry was positive for STAT6, CD34, Vimentin and BCL2. Patient underwent surgical resection with an uneventful postoperative course and follow-up was performed every 3 months. Conclusion: solitary fibrous tumors of the pleura are infrequent, thus other more common causes should be considered to reach an accurate diagnosis. Distinction between benign and malignant tumors and the size of the mass are essential for providing the right management and follow-up due to their unpredictable behavior and postoperative progression.
Women with hemophilic children: knowledge and care practices
Authors: Casas Claudia Patricia , Hernández Sonia Milena , Solano María Helena , Carrillo-Algarrad Ana Julia , Castiblanco Montañez Ruth Alexandra
Published: February 2025

Introduction: hemophilia carries complications and comorbidities which impact quality of life of the patient and his caregiver, typically a woman. Objective: to describe the experiences, knowledge and care practices of mothers of sons diagnosed with severe and/or moderate symptomatic hemophilia, seen at a hospital in Colombia. Methodology: a qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological study. Nine mother caregivers participated. In-depth interviews and a focus group were used for data obtention. A simultaneous analysis with data collection was conducted using the Strauss and Corbin proposal.  The study complied with the ethical considerations set by Resolution 8430 of 1993 of the Colombian Ministry of Health which rated it as minimum risk research. Results: the following is highlighted from the information provided by caregivers: 1. Hemophilia as a condition that allows the individual´s normal development and not as a disease, 2. Insistence on that hemophilia is not infectious or transmissible by blood, 3. The perception that it is only transmitted by females. 4. The introduction of the clotting factor prophylaxis has improved patients´ physical status, 5. Practices aimed at preventing and reducing complications.  6. The importance of physical, emotional and spiritual care of their children. Conclusions: hemophilia creates an unbreakable bond between mothers and children due to the high demand of care, based on its complexity. Two categories emerged from the information provided by mothers: knowledge about hemophilia and care process, and physical, emotional, religious and dietary care practices.
Adaptacje biografi i i twórczości Josepha Conrada w kulturze współczesnej
Authors: Adamowicz-Pośpiech Agnieszka
Published: February 2025

Adaptations seem to be ubiquitous in contemporary culture. The present monograph touches upon the subject of widely understood adaptations in relation to Joseph Conrad’s life and work. Most definitions of adaptation operate on the assumption that it is a literary work which constitutes the seed of an adaptation. The author argues, however, that biographies of writers have also become fully-fledged cultural texts and, similarly to literary texts, may be subject to adaptation. The biography of Joseph Conrad-Korzeniowski constitutes rich adaptation material, in which sensational plots overlap with adventures, and dramatic events (including love stories) interweave with comedic ones. It comes as no surprise, then, that many artists have drawn on this arsenal of motifs, have tapped into this arsenal of motifs, choosing their favorite episodes and fleshing them out or dramatizing them to transform them in their works. The monograph constitutes an analysis of the transformation of Conrad’s figure (and his works) by contemporary artists within five categories: graphic novels (Heart of Darkness. A Graphic Novel by C. Anyango and D.Z. Mairowitz, Congo by T. Tirabosco and Ch. Perrissin, Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness by P. Kuper and Au coeur des ténèbres by S. Miquel and L. Godart), comic books (The Amazing Tales by J. Conrad, Ł. Godlewski and M. Jasiński), literary appropriations (Heart of Darkness by J. Dukaj, Dżozef by J. Małecki, Condition by E. Rylski), theater plays (Conrad by I. Villqist, Wyspiański/Conrad by T. Man), film scripts and radio plays (Victory by H. Pinter). Finally, the volume discusses the presence of the figure of Conrad in the context of contemporary branding, as well as the factors conducive to building a strong “Conrad” brand in contemporary Polish culture. The conducted analyses demonstrate, in turn, that not only the writer’s works, but also his biography understood as a cultural text remains present in contemporary culture, constituting an attractive and abundant source of adaptation.
Simplified treatment of hepatitis C during the COVID-19 pandemic: retrospective analysis of the British Columbia Hepatitis C Network
Authors: Jiang Shirley X , Feizi Jeanette , Chan Brandon , Tam Edward , MacIsaac Julia , Ko Hin Hin , Ramji Alnoor
Published: February 2025

Background:

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape of hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment in Canada. In this study, we sought to describe the characteristics, management, and outcomes of patients treated during the pandemic.

Methods:

Retrospective analysis of the British Columbia HCV Network included HCV patients treated from March 17, 2018 to February 22, 2022. Patients who started treatment before and after March 17, 2020 were designated pre-pandemic and pandemic groups, respectively. Patients were followed until sustained virologic response 12 weeks post-treatment (SVR12).

Results:

A total of 851 patients underwent 854 treatments, with 481 (56%) pre-pandemic and 373 (44%) pandemic. Pandemic patients were younger (median age 57 versus 61 pre-pandemic; p <0.01) and 23% were on opioid agonist therapy (versus 11% pre-pandemic; p = 0.01). Fewer pandemic patients completed transient elastography (36% versus 56% pre-pandemic; p < 0.01). Pandemic patients utilized fewer in-person appointments and more telehealth appointments ( p < 0.01). Fewer pandemic patients completed treatment (85% versus 91% pre-pandemic; p = 0.23); the SVR12 rate was 97.8% in those completing treatment and lab work (versus 99.5% pre-pandemic; p < 0.01). Younger age, substance use, and opioid agonist therapy were associated with loss to follow-up during the pandemic.

Conclusions:

Patients treated for HCV in British Columbia during the pandemic utilized fewer resources and had more loss to follow-up but maintained high SVR12 rates. Transitioning from in-person to telehealth appointments proved effective in a real-world setting. Individualized strategies are required for special populations prone to loss to follow-up.
Floristic analysis of Zagatala State Nature Reserve, Azerbaijan
Authors: Nabiyeva Fatmakhanum Khalid , Ibrahimov Aliyar Shahmardan , Movsumova Nuri Vagif , Shiraliyeva Gulnara Shirali , Mammadova Ulkar Mahmud
Published: February 2025

The present paper provides information on the results of floristic, taxonomic, and bioecological research carried out in the expedition organized to on May 10-16, 2022 in the Zagatala State Nature Reserve and in the surrounding areas (Azerbaijan). During the expedition, 158 species belonging to 56 families and 105 genera of local vegetation were recorded. According to the analysis of life forms, due to the large number of species, trees dominate with 57 species (36.08%), perennials with 63 species (39.87%), and shrubs with 22 species (13.92%). During this research, 19 species included in 18 genera belonging to 15 families included in the Red Book of Azerbaijan were recorded in the territory of the reserve. Species such as Petasites albus, Anemonastrum narcissiflorum, Malva alcea, Ajuga pyramidalis, Morus alba pendula, Arnebia pulchra, etc. which are not given for this area, including the flora of Azerbaijan, were discovered and included in the list. The issue of the reserve is the preservation of water-retaining, soil-protecting and resort-climate important mountain meadows and forests in separate zones of the north-eastern part of the Greater Caucasus, and the effective use of the richness of the area’s vegetation, where research work on international biological problems is carried out.
“AZORES GEMS AND MINERALS” - Envolva-se na riqueza e arte que a natureza dos Açores oferece!
Authors:   Azores Gems and Minerals, São Miguel, Açores, Portugal, Horta Susana , Fraga Antero ,   Azores Gems and Minerals, São Miguel, Açores, Portugal
Published: February 2025

Azores Gems and Minerals strives to uncover the geological richness of the Azores, converting its minerals and gems into unique jewelry and single collection objects. Normally restricted to academic research, these natural treasures became accessible to the public, through the brand’s pieces, which combine art and scientific rigor. Each item, made of minerals such as sandy olivines, peridots, and dendritic agates, among others, is accompanied by a gemological report, which provides details about the origin, characteristics as well as a small description about the mineral. Sustainability is an essential foundation of the brand, manifested in ecologically correct actions, such as reducing waste, consciously collecting materials and returning surplus materials to their natural habitat. Azores Gems and Minerals, in addition to selling its products, acts as a representative of the identity of the Azores, encouraging the recognition of the region’s unique geological heritage. Combining nature, science and art, the brand promotes a deeper appreciation of the natural wealth of the Azores, promoting its conservation for future generations.
Противотуберкулезная активность продуктов пчеловодства в опыте in vivo
Authors: Валитова Н.В. , Колосова С.Ф.
Published: February 2025

В статье приведены результаты доклинических исследований эффективности спиртового бальзама наоснове продуктов пчеловодства в сравнении и в комплексе с классическими противотуберкулезнымипрепаратами основного ряда при лечении экспериментального туберкулеза морских свинок, зараженных чувствительным музейным штаммом микобактерии (Н37RV). Эксперимент проводился на базереференс-лаборатории Национального научного центра фтизиопульмонологии РК (г. Алматы) согласно методическим указаниям по изучению противотуберкулезной активности фармакологических веществ и их химиотерапевтической эффективности в опытах in vivo. Установлено, что использование спиртового бальзама в монотерапии не приводит к полному излечению, но способствует сдерживанию размножения бактериальной популяции в организме. При одновременном применении двух противотуберкулезных препаратов (изониозид и рифампицин) и спиртового бальзама на основе продуктов пчеловодства к концу опыта увеличивалась масса тела животных. Патоморфологические и гистологические исследования внутренних органов морских свинок, получавших лечение спиртовым бальзамом в комплексе с противотуберкулезными препаратами первого ряда, показали, что у них очаговтуберкулезного воспаления на12,5 % меньше, чем у экспериментальных животных, леченных толькопротивотуберкулезными препаратами. Также в этой группе отмечено отсутствие гигантоклеточномногоядерной инфильтрации в легких и центрального творожистого некроза в лимфоузлах и селезенке, наблюдались репарация и регенерация паренхимы и стромы исследованных органов.
The Nura river saprobity degree determination by hydrobionts species composition
Authors: Abukenova V.S. , Blyalova Zh.Zh. , Blyalova M.Zh.
Published: February 2025

The article contains information on the biological methods effectiveness for determining the saprobity degree of the water bodies by the microscopic representatives species composition of aquatic invertebrates. Aquatic invertebrates are very convenient for bioindication of the ecological state of aquatic ecosystems, as they make unnecessary (or often complement) the use of expensive and time-consuming physical and chemical methods of analysis of environmental parameters; reflect and record the rate of changes in the environment. Aquatic invertebrates, which are bioindicators of contamination, due to the impact of certain factors may show different degrees of intensity of the response in the form of dominance or partial or complete disappearance. In our opinion, there is a direct relationship between the intensity of the invertebrate response-indicators and water quality. It was used one of the most developed biological methods for evaluating water quality using indicator species of zooplankton and zoobenthos — the Pantle-Buck method in the Sladecek modification. The possibilities of studying the anatomical and morphological organization of microscopic fauna in the educational process are estimated. The hydrobionts species were determined, and a species list inhabiting this watercourse was also compiled. The indicator organisms have been identified, the organic contamination of the water-course under investigation has been determined.
Organizarse por el agua en contexto rural e indígena: el caso de la Asociación de Patronatos de Agua del Municipio de Sitalá (APAMS)
Authors:   Fundación Cántaro Azul, A.C. / Coordinador de proyectos de incidencia en agua y saneamiento para el municipio de Sitalá, Chiapas, México, José Luis Méndez Rodríguez
Published: February 2025

El objetivo de este ensayo es profundizar en el conocimiento acerca de experiencias organizativas comunitarias que velan por el acceso al agua en contextos rurales e indígenas, en Chiapas. A partir del caso de la Asociación de Patronatos de Agua del Municipio de Sitalá (APAMS), se analiza la experiencia de más de cuatro años de proceso organizativo que ha im-plicado diversos retos y aprendizajes, como un caso que puede inspirar otros procesos organizativos en Chiapas y el sureste mexicano. La APAMS ha promovido diversas acciones al interior de las comunidades, lo que le ha permitido legitimar su rol como portavoz de las necesidades y propuestas comunitarias. Sobre todo, ha logrado colocar a Sitalá en el escenario estatal para avanzar poco a poco en el cumplimiento de los derechos humanos al agua y al saneamiento. Aunque, actualmente, sigue teniendo varios retos que implica la necesidad de continuar fortaleciendo sus procesos internos y las vinculaciones con actores externos.
Формування праксеологічної компетентності майбутніх фахівців лісового господарства в умовах дуального навчання в закладах фахової передвищої освіти
Authors: Олійник Наталя
Published: February 2025

The article is devoted to the study of the peculiarities of professional training of future forestry specialists in the conditions of dual education. The author focuses on the importance of professional higher education as a key element of scientific and technological progress and practical implementation of innovations in the field of forestry. The article examines the legal and regulatory framework for professional education in Ukraine, in particular, the legislative acts and standards that define modern requirements for training in this area. The article examines the process of reforming the educational system, which contributed to the separation of institutions of professional higher education as centres for obtaining professional qualifications. Considerable attention is paid to the role of the dual form of education, which ensures the integration of theoretical knowledge and practical skills by combining academic training with direct on-the-job training. Particular attention is paid to the mechanisms of interaction between educational institutions and enterprises that act as stakeholders in the training process. The main areas of cooperation, including the creation of a joint material and technical base, development of curricula, provision of mentoring and formation of mechanisms for assessing the quality of training, are investigated. The role of stakeholders in modernising educational programmes and improving the effectiveness of practical training is also considered. The article identifies three stages of dual learning implementation: preparatory, organisational and executive, and reflective and generalising. The results of each stage are described, including the development of teaching and learning materials, organ
Performing Educational Desires
Authors: Pfaff-Czarnecka Joanna
Published: February 2025

This article discusses the educational aspirations of students of “migrant background” at a German university. It focuses its attention on the nexus of mobility and in/equality in the realm of higher education while especially addressing the affective tensions and related processes of contested belonging that students experience during their educational course. Understanding family constellations as “regimes of belonging,” the contribution analyzes how relations experienced by students in their familial settings—often entailing intergenerational dramas—bear on the study course and on the personal constellations within the university settings. Following students’ trajectories, who move to the universities in order to perform specific educational desires that are more or less guided by their parents’ visions, it is shown that universities may become protected realms of relatedness in which the students experience new forms of personal freedom and belonging—apart from, but often in continuity with, the rules of commonality and reciprocity as experienced within their families back home.
Toward Compatibility in Aeromobility
Authors: de Jong David , Harris Tina
Published: February 2025

Past accidents with the Boeing 737 MAX have brought to light the dynamics behind the development of aviation technology and how these impact different stakeholders in the aviation industry, which is known for its siloing practices. Using the investigation of the tragic accident of Lion Air 610 as an exploratory case, we reveal how different forces in the aerospace industry are shaping the ongoing narrative of the Boeing 737 MAX. One way of examining this narrative is through the perspective of distributed situation awareness (DSA). We then argue that focusing on ethnographic storytelling to investigate DSA can highlight compatibility between different groups in aviation. We seek to cultivate more curiosity across seemingly incompatible fields in mobility: for social scientists to explore the world of air transport standards and safety, and for aviation professionals to recognize the value of ethnographic approaches in such studies.
ANALISIS INVESTASI DALAM PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI DI INDONESIA
Authors: Simangunsong Nesha Amelia , Barika Barika
Published: February 2025

Investasi adalah pendorong utama pertumbuhan ekonomi Indonesia. Terdapat dua bentuk investasi: investasi internasional dan investasi domestik. Penelitian ini akan menguji dampak investasi global, investasi lokal, dan pendapatan per kapita terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi Indonesia. Penelitian ini merupakan analisis kuantitatif yang menggunakan data panel dari 33 provinsi di Indonesia antara tahun 2021 dan 2023. Pendekatan regresi data panel berganda digunakan untuk menguji studi ini. Temuan studi menunjukkan bahwa investasi asing, investasi lokal, dan pendapatan per kapita memiliki dampak yang substansial terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi Indonesia.