bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Younger and older adults’ aging well construals: A quantitative word use and topics comparison
Authors: Pfeifer Valeria , Jordan Kayden , Chilton Trish , Grilli Matthew D. , Mehl Matthias R.
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Individuals’ construals of aging capture how they think of aging, and what aging well means to them. Assessing such construals is important for understanding attitudes towards aging and, ultimately, how to tailor personalized aging well interventions to an individual.Methods: We analyzed 100 younger adults and 92 older adults’ spoken narratives of what aging well means to them using two language analysis approaches, closed vocabulary, word-count analysis via Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC) and open vocabulary, word-co-occurrence analysis via topic modelling. Results: Younger and older adults’ spoken narratives differed in both word and topic use. Younger adults used more words related to physical aspects, more tentative language, and expressed themselves via higher status language (clout), while older adults used authentic language, i-talk, and words related to work, home, family, and religion. Topic modelling complemented the LIWC analyses and showed that younger adults primarily discussed topics of bodily and cognitive decline, and strategies of preventing aging, conveying concerns about, and negative stereotypes of aging. Older adults topicalized family reflections, openness to new experiences, and their social engagement, signaling a more positive outlook on (continued) aging.Conclusion: Our complimentary word-count and word-co-occurrence language analyses of aging well construals revealed stark differences between younger and older adults’ perceptions of aging well, that raise important questions about intergenerational exchanges and communications about aging more broadly. Further, we found that aging construals of older adults are useful for estimating their future outlook, an important aspect of resilience against cognitive decline and possible entry point for targeted precision aging interventions.
Understanding the complex linkages between climate change and gender-based violence globally
Authors: Thiede Brian C. , Bonilla-Anariba Sara , Sexsmith Kathleen
Published: February 2025

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a significant and widespread social problem and concern for human health. The determinants of GBV are complex and include many factors that are sensitive to the impacts of climate change. However, the links between climate and GBV have been understudied relative to many other social impacts of climate change. In this narrative review, we describe how climate change can shape the incidence of GBV through its effects on human physiology and psychological well-being, economic and natural resources, migration patterns, and access to critical infrastructure and services. Empirical and theoretical gaps in this body of literature are significant and stem from an over-reliance on traditional measures of domestic violence and household surveys from a non-representative set of contexts. We argue that researchers should develop new, multi-method approaches for studying GBV and its relationship to climate variability, which can allow for a more expansive understanding of climate effects on violence.
Obsidian sourcing by X-ray fluorescence analysis
Authors: Frahm Ellery
Published: February 2025

Obsidian sourcing is the process by which obsidian artifacts are matched to the geological sources (e.g., a specific volcano or lava flow) from which the obsidian originated on the basis of elemental composition, sometimes termed trace-element fingerprinting. Various techniques of chemical analysis have been used to source obsidian artifacts since the earliest studies during the 1960s; however, the majority of obsidian artifact sourcing today is conducted with some form of X-ray fluorescence (XRF), often energy-dispersive XRF (EDXRF) or portable XRF (pXRF, sometimes called handheld XRF). The results can elucidate mobility patterns, exchange systems, and other cultural phenomena of the past.
जलवायु परिवर्तनको ज्ञान तथा न्यूनीकरणका प्रयासहरू
Authors: खत्री लिलाबहादुर
Published: February 2025

जलवायु परिवर्तन विश्वको एक महत्त्वपूर्ण समस्या हो । यसका कारण पृथ्वीमा बसोबास गर्ने मानव जातिका लागि ठुलो चुनौती देखापरिरहेको छ । मानिसले समयमै यसका बारेमा गम्भीर रूपले सोचेर व्यवहारमा परिवर्तन ल्याउन नसके ठुलो सङ्कट उत्पन्न हुन सक्छ । त्यसैले यो अनुसन्धानबाट प्राप्त नतिजालाई नेपाल लगायत विश्वको जुनसुकै भूगोलमा पनि सामान्यीकरण गर्ने गरी खोटाङ जिल्लाको दिक्तेल  रुपाकोट मझुवागढी नगरपालिकामा अध्ययन गरिएको हो , यो अनुसन्धान परिमाणात्मक ढाँचामा आधारित रही दिक्तेल रुपाकोट मझुवागढी नगरपालिकामा सम्भाव्य नमूना छनोट विधि अन्तर्गत चिठ्ठा विधिको माध्यमबाट वडा नं. १, २, ३, ४ र ५ का ४६९६ घरधुरीबाट कम्तीमा १ जनाको सम्बोधन हुनेगरी ४६९६ जनसङ्ख्यालाई अध्ययन जनसङ्ख्याको रूपमा लिई  Solvin, 1960 को सुत्र  (Kafle, & Nepal, 2075) लाई अवलम्बन गरी ४ प्रतिशत त्रुटिको सम्भावना राखी जम्मा ७०० घरधुरीबाट १ जना प्रतिनिधिलाई अनुसन्धानको केन्द्रमा राखी उद्देश्यमूलक ढङ्गबाट प्राथमिक तथा द्वितीय स्रोतबाट प्राप्त नतिजालाई निष्कर्षको रूपमा राखी प्रस्तुत गरिएको छ । यस अध्ययनमा जलवायु परिवर्तनको  ज्ञानको अवस्था उच्च रहेका मानिस २७ प्रतिशत, मध्यम रहेका मानिस ६९ प्रतिशत र न्यून रहेका मानिस ४ प्रतिशत रहेका छन् । अध्ययनमा उक्त समस्याबाट फाइदा हुन्छ भन्ने मानिस ५ प्रतिशत, असर हुन्छ भन्ने मानिस ९१  प्रतिशत र फाइदा वा बेफाइदा उल्लेख गर्न नचाहने मानिस ४ प्रतिशत रहेको छ । जलवायु परिवर्तन न्यूनीकरणका लागि गर्न सकिने कार्य अन्तर्गत हरियाली क्षेत्रको संरक्षण गर्नुपर्ने  भन्ने मानिस २१ प्रतिशत रहेका छन् भने वृक्षारोपण गर्नु पर्ने विचार व्यक्त गर्ने मानिस ५६ प्रतिशत रहेका छन् । त्यसै गरी पशु चरिचरण बन्द गर्नुपर्ने भन्ने मानिस ३ प्रतिशत, उद्योग बन्द गर्नुपर्ने विचार राख्ने मानिस २० प्रतिशत रहेका छन् । यस अनुसन्धानबाट प्रभावित समुदाय सम्वन्धी अध्ययन गर्दा सहरी समुदायमा ५८ प्रतिशत, ग्रामीण समूदायमा ३४ प्रतिशत र ८ प्रतिशत व्यक्तिमा कुनै पनि प्रभाव नपर्ने तथ्य प्राप्त भएको छ । जलवायु परिवर्तन न्यूनीकरणका लागि फोहोर व्यवस्थापन गर्ने तरिकामा २५ प्रतिशत मानिसले जलाएर, ९ प्रतिशतले खाल्डोमा र ६७ प्रतिशत मानिसले पुनः प्रयोग गरेर व्यवस्थापन गर्ने गरेका छन् । जलवायु परिवर्तन न्यूनीकरणमा नागरिक समाजको १३ प्रतिशत, प्रदेश सरकारको ४ प्रतिशत, सङ्घीय सरकारको १५ प्रतिशत भूमिका रहँदा स्थानीय सरकारको ६८ प्रतिशत भूमिका रहने तथ्य प्राप्त भएको छ । त्यसैगरी जलवायु परिवर्तनका लागि गर्न सकिने कार्य अन्तर्गत  सरसफाइ १० प्रतिशत, वृक्षारोपण  १२ प्रतिशत रहदा शिक्षा प्रदान गर्नुपर्नेमा ७८ प्रतिशत मत रहेको छ । जस अन्तर्गत प्रत्येक नागरिकलाई जलवायु परिवर्तन यसको प्रभाव तथा न्यूनीकरण सम्वन्धी आवश्यक नीति निर्माण गरी सबै तहका सरकारले शिक्षा तथा चेतनाको माध्यमबाट  वृक्षारोपण गर्ने, उद्योग तथा कलकारखानामा वैकल्पिक ऊर्जाको प्रयोग गर्ने, यातायातका साधनको उचित व्यवस्थापन,प्लास्टिकजन्य पदार्थको उत्पादन तथा प्रयोगमा रोक लगाउने, कार्बन लगायतका हानिकारक ग्यास उत्पादन हुने गतिविधिमा रोक लगाउने जस्ता कार्यमा ध्यान दिनुपर्ने र नीति तथा योजना कार्यान्वयनमा विशेष कार्य गर्नुपर्ने देखिन्छ ।
Shifting Dynamics: Modernization and Its Impact on Dalit Occupations
Authors: Silwal Keshab Raj
Published: February 2025

This article explores the modernization of traditional Dalit occupations and their compatibility and competition in the market. It discusses how traditional Dalit occupations, once limited by outdated technologies, were insufficient to sustain their livelihoods.As societal dynamics shift with modernization and urbanization, opportunities for education and diverse occupations emerge (Rostow, 1959, Hochschild,1989; Ritzer, 2011), influencing traditional occupations. Focusing on Godawari Municipality, Ward No. 5, this study employs random sampling and an explanatory method to analyze data. The findings reveal a noteworthy departure from traditional Dalit occupations such as metalwork, leatherwork, and sewing. Modernization and urbanization have not only provided educational opportunities for Dalits but also influenced their traditional occupations. The study indicates that Dalits, particularly the younger generation, are opting for new occupations aligned with their education. The increased educational levels among Dalits are instrumental in their pursuit of alternative professions, driven by aspirations for higher income and improved living standards. This shift is a strategic response to the desire to educate their children and meet daily needs more easily. Notably, Dalits are modernizing their traditional occupations by incorporating new technologies and establishing shops in market areas. This transformative shift is not limited to traditional sectors; more Dalits are now entering the business and the service industry. The article emphasizes the interaction between modernization, urbanization, and the occupational choices of Dalits, highlighting their active adaptation to evolving socio-economic conditions.
Making Sense of the Problem: Stories of Experience and Narrative Inquiry of COVID-19 Students
Authors: Dhakal Bhakta Prasad
Published: February 2025

This qualitative study aimed to understand students' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic through semi-structured interviews. The study involved 102 key informants for a research paper and they were the students studying management at TU. Storytelling by the participants is a powerful tool for understanding life experiences and promoting discussion on current issues. Inquiry is increasingly used in educational research as human beings are telling their experiences to talk about particular times and events. Data revealed negative impacts on personal life, learning, working life, and social-emotional experiences. The study suggests that educational stakeholders should focus on students’ voices to engage, motivate, and support students' personal, working, educational, social, and emotional well-being. The emphasis should be given to the importance of student voice in their lives. For this, the storytelling method was used, which is a powerful tool for understanding life experiences and promoting discussion on current issues. This project used narrating inquiry to gather information about the COVID-19 experiences of the students and it used content analysis methodology to analyze responses from students' narrative inquiry interviews, revealing their positive and negative experiences.
फुटपाथ मिनिस्टर्स कथामा समाजशास्त्र
Authors: तिवारी Tiwari प्रेमप्रसाद Prem Prasad
Published: February 2025

प्रस्तुत लेखमा रमेश विकलद्वारा लिखित ‘फुटपाथ मिनिस्टर्स’ कथामा चित्रित समाजिक अवस्थाको विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । यस लेखमा ‘फुटपाथ मिनिस्टर्स’ कथालाई प्राथमिक स्रोतको सामग्रीका रुपमा लिइएको छ भने समाजशास्त्रको सिद्धान्त निर्माणका व्रmममा उपयोग गरिएका सामग्री द्वितीयक स्रोतका रुपमा रहेका छन । यो लेखका लागि आवश्यक सामग्रीको सङकलन पुस्तकालयीय कार्यबाट गरिएको छ । यस लेखमा ‘फुटपाथ मिनिस्टर्स’ कथामा आएको क्षण, युग र पर्यावरणको अध्ययन गरिएको छ । यस लेखमा तल्लो वर्गका र आफनो कुनै पनि परिचय नभएका प्रजाति आएको कुरा उल्लेख गरिएको छ । कथामा गोरे, जघने, टिकी, भोटे, चिम्से, पोटे, घँैटे, घर्ती साहिँलो, माग्दा पैसा दिने व्यक्ति, होटलको साहु, बाटामा ठाँटिएर हिँडेका युवायुवतीहरू प्रजाति बनेर आएका छन भन्ने कुरा यस लेखमा उल्लेख गरिएको छ । कथामा २००७ सालभन्दा पछाडिको समयमा देखिएको काठमाडौँको अवस्थालाई क्षणका रूपमा प्रस्तुत गरिएको छ भन्ने कुरा यस लेखमा आएको छ । कथामा रानीपोखरी, त्यस आसपासको सडक, सडक बालबालिका बस्ने पर्खालभित्रको सेतो घरको दलान आदि स्थान पर्यावरणका रूपमा आएका छन भन्ने कुरा यस लेखमा देखाएइको छ । क्षण, प्रजाति तथा पर्यावरणका आधारमा सडक बालबालिकाले भोग्नुपरेको कारुणिक अवस्था देखाइएको विषयलाई लेखको निष्कर्ष बनाइएको छ ।
अक्षर कवितासङग्रहका कवितामा प्रगतिवादी चेतना
Authors: पौडयाल Poudyal शालिकराम  Shalikram
Published: February 2025

प्रस्तुत लेखमा लेखनाथ ज्ञवालीको अक्षर कवितासङग्रहमा रहेको प्रगतिवादी चेतनाको विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । यस लेखमा अक्षर कवितासङग्रहलाई प्राथमिक स्रोत सामग्रीको रूपमा तथा प्रगतिवादी अवधारणालाई द्वितीयक स्रोतको सामग्रीको रूपमा उपयोग गरिएको छ । दुवै प्रकृतिका सामग्रीको सङकलन पुस्तकालयीय कार्यबाट गरिएको छ र सामग्री विश्लेषणमा प्रगतिवादी चेतनाका अभिलक्षणहरूमध्ये युगचेतना र समाज परिवर्तनको स्वर,  क्रान्तिचेत र देशप्रेम, शोषण र उत्पीडनका विरुद्धको सङघर्षको स्वर, जीवन सङघर्षको स्वर र सौन्दर्यचेतलाई आधार मानिएको छ । प्रगतिवादी साहित्यले मानवीय समानता र स्वतन्त्रताका पक्षमा आवाज उठाउँछ । साहित्यमा गतिशील, ऐतिहासिक तथा सामाजिक विकाससँग सम्बन्धित धारणाको उदघाटन नै प्रगतिवादी समीक्षाको आधार हो । साहित्य तथा कलाका माध्यमबाट पनि समाज परिवर्तनको पहल र प्रयत्न गर्नुपर्ने मान्यता प्रगतिवादको रहेको छ । त्यसैले प्रगतिवादी लेखकहरू किसान, मजदुर र सर्वहारा जस्ता समाजका तल्ला वर्गका पक्षमा कलम चलाएका छन । सर्वहारा वर्ग र सामाजिक व्रmान्तिकारी परिवर्तनको पक्षधर प्रगतिवादी साहित्यले समाजका आर्थिक वर्गहरूमा सङघर्ष भई समाज परिवर्तन अवश्य हुन्छ भन्ने धारणा राखेको हुन्छ । यसै प्रगतिवादको पृष्ठभूमिमा रचना गरिएका अक्षर कवितासङग्रहका कवितामा सामाजिक भेदभाव, थिचोमिचो र दमनको विरुद्ध चेतना निर्माण गर्दै समाज सुधारको चाहना प्रकट गरिएको छ । समाज परिवर्तनको आधार बनेका श्रमजीवी वर्गले श्रमको उचित मूल्य पाउन नसकेका, सर्वहारा वर्ग शोषण र उत्पीडनमा परेका, सर्वहारा वर्ग र पुँजीपति वर्गका बिचको सङघर्षमा सर्वहार वर्गको जित सुनिश्चित रहेको जस्ता विचार कविताको निष्कर्षका रूपमा आएका छन ।
नदी किनाराका माझी काव्यमा प्रतिरोध र आवाज
Authors: ढकाल Dhakal चन्द्रप्रसाद Chandra Prasad
Published: February 2025

प्रस्तुत अध्ययन मोहन कोइरालाको ‘नदी किनाराका माझी’ कवितामा प्रतिरोध र आवाजको अवस्था चित्रण गर्नमा केन्द्रित छ । यसमा सीमान्तीय प्रतिरोध र आवाज विश्लेषणका लागि माझीको प्रतिरोध र आवाज, मझिनीको प्रतिरोध र आवाज र कविको प्रतिरोध र आवाज गरी तीनओटा उपशीर्षक बनाइएको छ । यहाँ पुस्तकालयीय कार्यबाट प्राथमिक र द्वितीय सामग्रीको सङकलन गरेर विश्लेषणको अवधारणा निर्माण गरी विवेच्य कृतिको विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । यसमा कृति विश्लेषणका नवीनतम प्रवृत्तिको प्रयोग गर्दै सैद्धान्तिक अवधारणा निर्माण र कृति विश्लेषणका लागि निगमनात्मक र आंशिक रूपमा आगमनात्मक विधिको प्रयोग गरिएको छ । सैद्धान्तिक अवधारणाको निर्माण गर्दा सीमान्तीय विश्लेषणको व्याख्यातामध्ये प्रमुख व्याख्याताका अवधारणा प्रस्तुत गर्दै तिनै अवधारणाका आधारमा कृतिभित्र कस्तो किसिमको प्रतिरोध र आवाज रहेको छ भन्ने कुराको विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । यसमा ‘नदी किनाराका माझी’ कविता भित्र रहेका माझी र मझिनीका केन्द्रीयतामा सीमान्तीय प्रतिरोध र आवाजको निरूपण गरिएको छ भने यसमा सम्बोधकका रूपमा आएका कविलाई पनि सहभागी गराई प्रतिरोध र आवाजको निरूपण गरिएको छ । यस अध्ययनमा मोहन कोइरालाको नदी किनाराका माझी कविता सङग्रहभित्र रहेको ‘नदी किनाराका माझी’ कवितालाई मात्र विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । यसरी विश्लेषण गर्दा मोहन कोइरालाको ‘नदी किनाराका माझी’ कवितामा माझीका तुलनामा मझिनीको प्रतिरोधी आवाज सशक्त भएको अनि यी दुबै पात्रभन्दा यस कविताका कविको प्रतिरोध र आवाज अझ सशक्त भएको निष्कर्ष निकालिएको छ ।
नग्न स्वप्न लघुकथासङ्ग्रहको संरचनात्मक स्वरूप
Authors: पोखरेल Pokhrel शैलजा Shailaja
Published: February 2025

प्रस्तुत लेखमा लघुकथाका संरचनात्मक तŒवहरूका आधारमा लघुकथाकार कृष्ण बजगाईँको ‘नग्न स्वप्न’ लघुकथासङ्ग्रहको संरचनात्मक विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । ‘नग्न स्वप्न’ लघुकथासङ्ग्रहमा लघुकथात्मक तŒवहरूको संरचना कसरी निर्माण गरिएको छ भन्ने प्रश्नमा केन्द्रित भई गरिएको यस अध्ययनका लागि पुस्तकालीय विधि अपनाइएको  छ । छोटा र सजिला शीर्षकभित्र सामाजिक विकृति र विसङ्गतिका घटना समेटतै विकासका गतिमा तीव्र रूपले अघि बढेको नेपाली समाज र भ्रष्ट राजनीतिज्ञको उपज विकृत भएको राजनीतिक व्यवस्था प्रति तीब्र व्यङयग्यको सुइरो तिखारिएको पाइन्छ । उत्तर आधुनिकतावादी जीवनदर्शनमा रचना भएका ती लघुकथाहरूमा आवद्ध प्रेम, विवाह र सम्बन्धको बिथोलो, अनैतिकताका अनेक सामाजिक र राजनीतिक पाटाहरू, विदेशी नेपालीका व्यथा, अस्वस्थ मानसिक अवस्थाका व्यक्तिसँग सम्बन्धित घटना, भाइरल हुने रहरमा हुने गरेका नकामहरू तथा नारा र वादको अत्याधुनिक विकृतिपूर्ण घटना आएका छन । मानसिक रूपमा पूर्ण अस्वस्थ पात्र, विकृत राजनीतिज्ञ, आफ्नै अधीनमा पनि रहन नसक्ने समाजका नारी पुरुष, सिद्धान्तमा अडिग हुन खोज्दा सम्हालिनु पर्ने स्थानमा नसम्हालिएका र फुस्रा आदर्शमा अडेका पात्रहरूका साथै जनावर अनि भावनात्मक शब्दहरूलाई समेत पात्र रूपमा चित्रात्मक शैलीमा उभ्याएको ‘नग्न स्वप्न’का लघुकथा व्यञ्जनापूर्ण अभिव्यक्तिले पूर्ण छन । रेखीय ढाँचामा संरचित कथानकका मूल र अन्त्य दुईवटा भागमा संरचित ‘नग्न स्वप्न’का लघुकथाहरू उत्कृष्ट देखिन्छन ।
Juridical Analysis of the Position of Joint Property After Divorce (A Study in Review of National Law and Customary Law in Timor Tetun Tribe)
Authors: Seran Febriani Yuianti , Negara Purnawan D.
Published: February 2025

Marriage is a bond between two men and women to form a family and be recognized as legitimate by society. Marriage can be carried out religiously, customarily, and stately. However, a marriage that does not run harmoniously can lead to divorce. As a result of this divorce, the property owned by the married couple must be separated, there are several options for the legal system to divide the property during the marriage including using the Marriage Law, the Civil Code, the Compilation of Islamic Law and the customary law system adopted by the community. This study aims to compare common property after divorce according to national law and customary law in the Timor Tetun tribe. Based on this, the purpose of this study is to find out the arrangement of joint property according to national law and customary law in the Timor Tetun tribe after the occurrence of divorce, the form of joint property according to national law and customary law, and dispute resolution.
Legal Certainty in the Integration of the New Criminal Code and Customary Criminal Law
Authors: Ghifari Muhammad Khasby Al , Zulkarnain
Published: February 2025

This research is motivated by Article 2 paragraph (1) of the new Criminal Code which explains that the law that develops in society is an additional provision after the Criminal Code. This has caused a lot of debate and controversy because the new Criminal Code and customary criminal law have different characteristics. The formulation of the problem in this study is the relevance of values between the new Criminal Code and customary criminal law and how legal certainty is in the effort to integrate the two laws. This research uses normative juridical and legal approaches. The research was carried out by studying the literature on laws and regulations as primary legal materials equipped with journals and books as secondary legal materials. This study produces a concrete comparison between the values contained in the new Criminal Code and the values in customary criminal law which are contradictory. Another result of this study is the explanation of legal certainty in the integration of the new Criminal Code and customary criminal law where legal certainty is not found in the unification effort. With these problems, mediation between the community and law enforcement has emerged tocreate national unity and form rules based on the culture of the Indonesian people.
Contributos do Turismo para uma Educação Intercultural
Authors: Simões Matias Liliete
Published: February 2025

Introdução: O turismo, além de oferecer vantagens económicas, tem grande potencial como ferramenta educativa, promovendo a compreensão intercultural entre diferentes grupos sociais. Este estudo explora a contribuição do turismo para a educação intercultural, destacando sua importância na promoção da cidadania global e da empatia cultural. Metodologia: Foi adotado o método de revisão sistemática de literatura, analisando cinco artigos publicados entre 2016 e 2024. Resultados: Os resultados indicam um impacto positivo do turismo na educação intercultural, evidenciando o valor educativo das viagens e seu papel na promoção de uma sociedade mais conectada e empática. Conclusões: O estudo destaca o turismo como uma ferramenta essencial para melhorar a compreensão cultural e promover um mundo mais interligado e empático.
Reading promotion on social digital networks through infographics: The strategy of the government of Mexico, 2019-2023
Authors: Rivera Salas Paola Eunice
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Promoting reading through digital environments is a relevant strategy given the need to increase the population's development level. Methodology: Descriptive, transversal, non-experimental through a quantitative content analysis technique of 577 infographics published on Facebook.  Results: 50% of the infographics are aimed at new readers. Likewise, the youth population is the public that is served the most. In addition, significant interaction is generated with netizens in collaborative environments. Discussions: Infographics support persuading audiences to consume scientific and literary texts in social digital networks. The elements of these visual formats, such as images and units of information, are attractive and interesting for readers. Conclusions: It is essential to continue with digital formats, such as infographics, to increase the possibilities of promoting the reader to new audiences and to help strengthen the population's culture.
El expresionismo abstracto de José Guerrero como materia de enseñanza para lograr la inclusión social de personas con diversidad funcional
Authors: Bellido-Márquez María del Carmen
Published: February 2025

Introducción: Desde 2016, en Granada y dentro del Proyecto “La noche europea de los investigadores” se desarrolla el taller “Pinta tu cuadro como José Guerrero”, como actividad de divulgación de la ciencia y del arte. En 2019 y 2021 las propuestas fueron realizada por jóvenes con diversidad funcional, que eran alumnos de instituciones educativas con necesidades especiales. El objetivo de las actividades buscó la difusión de la obra de José Guerrero mediante la inclusión, igualdad, participación social, integración y eliminación de barreras. Metodología: Fue cualitativa, de modo práctico (trabajo de campo), potenciando el aprendizaje mediante la diversión, y de manera dinámica. Resultados: Se obtuvieron dibujos muy personales, de gran expresividad plástica y relacionados con el expresionismo abstracto. Discusión: Los trabajos resultados de las actividades se convirtieron en narrativas de la resiliencia y de la resistencia y, artísticamente, son de gran valor porque están hechos por autores no formados por los métodos académicos habituales y que analizan los estímulos visuales desde percepciones distintas a las generales. Conclusiones: Se consiguió la difusión de la obra de José Guerrero como herramienta divertida que ayudó a estas personas a logar su inclusión, igualdad y participación social y a conseguir la equidad en la sociedad y la eliminación de barreras.
Sino-Russian Strategic Alignment in the Middle East: Challenges and Implications for the US
Authors: Ayaz Marwa , Fatima Laraib , Ahmad Sohail
Published: February 2025

This article analyzes the growing strategic alignment between China and Russia in the Middle East and its implications for US interests in the region. It examines the economic, political, and military dimensions of their cooperation, highlighting challenges such as diverging regional priorities and the potential for increased instability. The article also discusses the implications for US foreign policy, including the need for strategic recalibration and diplomatic engagement to navigate this evolving geopolitical landscape effectively. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for policymakers seeking to maintain stability and influence in the Middle East.
ФОРМУВАННЯ МЕХАНІЗМІВ ЗНИЖЕННЯ ІНВЕСТИЦІЙНИХ РИЗИКІВ У ХЛІБОПЕКАРНІЙ ГАЛУЗІ ЧЕРЕЗ ВПРОВАДЖЕННЯ ІННОВАЦІЙНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ
Authors: НЕМАШКАЛО Каріна , ДАНЬКО Юрій , ЗЕЛЕНЯК Василь , ЛИЗОГУБ Андрій , БЕНИК Максим
Published: February 2025

The article comprehensively analyzes investment risks in the Ukrainian bakery industry, which significantly affect its financial stability and competitiveness. It investigates the main challenges, particularly the economic, financial, production, regulatory, and market factors that shape the industry's general investment environment. It is determined that fluctuations in raw material prices, exchange rate instability, rising energy costs, and high competition are key risks that complicate investment attraction and production modernization. Considerable attention is paid to studying the potential of innovative technologies in minimizing these risks. It is found that automation of production processes, implementation of energy-efficient technologies, digitalization of management solutions, and use of the latest quality control systems can significantly reduce costs, increase productivity, and ensure the stability of enterprises. The possibilities of using artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and product life cycle management to optimize production processes and increase environmental responsibility are investigated.The main risks associated with innovation processes are analyzed, particularly the need for significant capital investments, the possibility of technical incompatibility of new solutions with existing production capacities, and the risk of inconsistency with consumer expectations. Strategic approaches to investment risk management are proposed, including a comprehensive analysis of threats, forecasting changes in the market environment, and developing adaptation mechanisms.As part of the study, a structural-level risk classification scheme has been developed. This scheme allows for a systematic assessment of threats and the development of effective management solutions. The proposed scheme divides risks into direct, indirect, and background, allowing for determining the level of their impact on bakery enterprises and selecting appropriate minimization mechanisms. It is concluded that for the further development of Ukraine's bakery industry, it is necessary to actively introduce innovative technologies, expand the digital capabilities of production process management, and form strategies for adapting to market challenges. This will help increase the industry's competitiveness, attract new investments, and ensure its sustainable development in the long term.
Un modelo de situación problema para la evaluación de competencias matemáticas
Authors: Rúa Vásquez José Alberto , Bedoya Beltrán Jorge Alberto
Published: February 2025

A problematic situation is a space for questions to be solved by a subject. In the field of mathematics, it is interpreted as a pedagogic space that allows the conceptualization, the symbolization, and the comprehensive application of logarithms in order to propose and solve problems about mathematics, definition that has as a starting point the definitions about what a problem is, according to Piaget, Polya and Garret, among others.
In this article, the author presents a theoretical description of the model for problematic situations, proposed by Doctor Orlando Mesa, and the categorizations of the mathematic competences defined with the respective aim indicators by the researcher team in the project MODELS OF PROBLEMATIC SITUATIONS FOR THE MOVILIZATION OF MATHEMATIC COMPETENCES IN THE BASIC FORMATION AT UNIVERSIDAD DE MEDELLÍN, where some new definitions are highlighted, and different tools the evaluation of competences, are applied.
Enseñabilidad de las matemáticas para población vulnerable. Caso de estudio “Colegio básico el dorado”
Authors: Henao Lopez Juan Carlos , Arias Vargas Juan Luis
Published: February 2025

The difficulties when teaching mathematics in elementary and secondary school, include awide variety of hexogen and endogen variables, which analysis must be the main objective ofthe research projects carried out in the classroom, in order to face the problem:understanding in some way the nature of the population we are working with, and adjustingthe education models to the specific needs of each institution in order to obtain better resultsin the process which are carried out in the classrooms, is the “study case” of Colegio Básico“El Dorado”, which has a population with a high level of vulnerability, with big difficulties toachieve basic concepts to develop mathematic competences. In this sense, some strategiesare proposed in order to understand and solve the mentioned problem.
Differentiating between Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Cognitive Impairment: Is the “Memory Versus Executive Function” Contrast Still Relevant?
Authors: Andriuta Daniela , Roussel Martine , Barbay Mélanie , Despretz-Wannepain Sandrine , Godefroy Olivier ,   Godefroy and GRECogVASC study group, Godefroy Olivier , Roussel Martine , Barbay Mélanie , Canaple Sandrine , Lamy Chantal , Leclercq Claire , Arnoux Audrey , Despretz-Wannepain Sandrine , Despretz Pascal , Berrissoul Hassan , Picard Carl , Diouf Momar , Loas Gwénolé , Deramond Hervé , Taillia Hervé , Ardisson Anne-Emmanuelle , Nédélec-Ciceri Claudine , Bonnin Camille , Thomas-Anterion Catherine , Grangette Francoise , Varvat Jérome , Quaglino Véronique , Beaunieux Hélène , Moroni Christine , Martens-Chazelles Audrey , Batier-Monperrus Stéphanie , Monteleone Cécile , Costantino Véronique , Theunssens Eric
Published: February 2025

Background:

The contrast between memory versus executive function impairments is commonly used to differentiate between neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and vascular cognitive impairment (VCI). We reconsidered this question because of the current use of AD biomarkers and the recent revision of the criteria for AD, VCI, and dysexecutive syndrome.

Objective:

To establish and compare the neuropsychological profiles in AD (i.e., with positive CSF biomarkers) and in VCI.

Methods:

We included 62 patients with mild or major NCDs due to pure AD (with positive CSF biomarker assays), and 174 patients (from the GRECogVASC cohort) with pure VCI. The neuropsychological profiles were compared after stratification for disease severity (mild or major NCD). We defined a memory-executive function index (the mean z score for the third free recall and the delayed free recall in the Free and Cued Selective Reminding Test minus the mean z score for category fluency and the completion time in the Trail Making Test part B) and determined its diagnostic accuracy. Results: Compared with VCI patients, patients with AD had significantly greater memory impairments ( p = 0.001). Executive function was impaired to a similar extent in the two groups ( p = 0.11). Behavioral executive disorders were more prominent in the AD group ( p = 0.001). Although the two groups differed significant with regard to the memory-executive function index ( p < 0.001), the latter’s diagnostic accuracy was only moderate (sensitivity: 63%, specificity: 87%).

Conclusion:

Although the contrast between memory and executive function impairments was supported at the group level it does not reliably discriminate between AD and VCI at the individual level.
Determination of climate risks in the construction industry against military actions
Authors: Goncharenko Artem V.
Published: February 2025

The post-war reconstruction of Ukraine requires the introduction of low-carbon technologies in the construction sector and adaptation measures to climate change, taking into account greenhouse gas emissions caused by military actions in Ukraine. In this study, based on existing domestic and global regulatory documents on determining climate risks, chains of influence on climate risk are presented within the framework of assessing climatic factors that affect the calculated energy consumption data of a building at the project stage in the winter and summer periods. Preliminary calculations of the dynamics of changes in energy consumption for heating in the winter period for the city of Kyiv showed a decrease in energy consumption in two winter months by almost 16%, starting from 1942 for a conventional panel house with a wall area of 200 m2. While energy consumption for cooling in the hot period has been gradually increasing over the last decade. The forecast dynamics of the average monthly temperature according to the usual and wet bulb thermometer in July in 2050 is 26.371⁰С and 28.918⁰С, respectively. Modeling the dynamics of temperature increase for the city of Kyiv was carried out on the basis of climate databases: ECA&, Copernicus and the Central Geophysical Observatory named after B. Sreznevsky, as well as assessment reports on global climate change. The category of intermediate impacts included the impact of military actions on the urban environment and population, such as: an increase in the heat dome over the urbanized area, an increase in the heat index for public health, an increase in atmospheric air pollution. Possible adaptation measures should be taken depending on the specific reconstruction project throughout the life cycle of the facility, taking into account innovative low-carbon technologies, including the production of building materials. These studies may be promising in the future for finding ways to compensate for the mitigation of climate damage caused by Russia's military actions and neutralize this impact in modern buildings and structures.
Reducing the level of acoustic pollution generated by road transport
Authors: Maksymenko Artem V. , Klimova Iryna V.
Published: February 2025

The current rate of construction and the level of technological development lead to a significant increase in the level of acoustic pollution in the urban environment. Usually, efforts to minimize the negative effects of noise on humans are limited to formal acoustic solutions at the design stage, but even more often – to the implementation of construction-acoustic solutions at the stage of an already implemented object. In pursuit of the desire to satisfy the buyer and obtain financial benefit, Ukrainian developers neglect project decisions and recommendations on noise and vibration protection issues and as a result, create problems not only for their customers, but also negatively affect the environment in general. The reasons for such a negative impact are: lack of acoustic solutions aimed at reducing noise and vibration from engineering equipment and its incorrect placement, incorrect placement of residential buildings in relation to already existing stationary sources of noise (motorways, railways, airports, existing industrial and production zones). Also, the reasons for the negative impact of noise on the environment include the lack of a global strategy for assessment, forecasting and development of methods of combating noise pollution. This strategy will make it possible to assess the general level of noise pollution in cities, the presence and number of "quiet zones" (territories with no excesses of permissible noise levels), and to create noise maps. The purpose of this work is an example of an acoustic approach, when at the stage of reconstruction of highway M 01, on the Kyiv-Chernihiv section, the necessity of applying acoustic solutions to reduce the noise load on the territory of residential buildings located in close proximity to the road was determined. The result of the work is an assessment of the presence of exceeding permissible noise levels and the development of constructive solutions to minimize acoustic pollution. The use of acoustic screens was chosen as a constructive solution. On-site acoustic measurements were carried out as a tool for assessing the exceedances of permissible noise levels in the residential area. The construction of a calculation model was chosen as a method for predicting the reduction of noise levels. The practical value of this work lies in the preliminary assessment of possible acoustic pollution at the design stage.
System of automated software control of the antenna system of the satellite
Authors: Yehorov Volodymyr O.
Published: February 2025

The work is devoted to the solution of a scientific and practical task, which consists in the development of methods, technologies and means of creating an information system for controlling the antenna system. At the current stage of development of radio monitoring, satellite communication systems have become widely used and have become an integral part of the telecommunications infrastructure of most countries. Not only developed countries with various telecommunication networks, but increasingly developing countries are successfully implementing satellite communication systems.Despite the high level of automation of radio technical complexes, in the antenna systems used nowadays, management methods based on manual adjustment, pointing to the source of radiation and diagnostics of the equipment included in the antenna system continue to be used. But nowadays, these control methods do not have a sufficient level of efficiency and cannot ensure high accuracy of guidance. Because of this, the question arose about the introduction of a new management method that will ensure the necessary efficiency in working with antenna systems for monitoring satellite communication networks.The purpose of the work is to create a system of software control of the antenna system of the radio monitoring station of satellite communication networks, which will ensure the pointing of the directional diagram of the antenna system with high accuracy to the satellites, in order to obtain useful information.These systems are based on the methods of automated management, processing and visual analysis, which allows to significantly increase the speed and accuracy of radio monitoring in case of an a priori uncertain state of the object of radio monitoring.
Calcium Fertilization in Peanuts: Importance, Sources, and Considerations
Authors: Singh Satinderpal , Thoms Melinda , Singh Hardeep , Tillman Barry , Matcham Emma , Carter Ethan
Published: February 2025

This article examines the sources of calcium, application rate and timings of these sources, and their effect on peanut growth. The purpose of this article is to share knowledge about calcium fertilization in peanuts among crop advisors, Extension agents, and farmers. Written by Satinderpal Singh, Melinda Thoms, Hardeep Singh, Barry Tillman, Emma Matcham, and Ethan Carter, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, February 2025.
Diagnóstico de preñez en ganado de carne
Authors: Lopez Duarte Maria Camila , Waters Kalyn , Simmons Nick , Gonella Angela
Published: February 2025

Este documento está dirigido a productores de ganado de carne, trabajadores del campo y agentes de Extensión con el propósito de brindar información sobre los métodos de detección y diagnóstico de preñez disponibles en la actualidad. Este documento es AN394-Span, una publicación del Department of Animal Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Fecha original de la publicación: enero 2025.
Amonio en sistemas acuáticos
Authors: Francis-Floyd Ruth , Watson Craig , Petty Denise , Pouder Deborah B. , Ibarra-Castro Leonardo
Published: February 2025

De todos los parámetros de calidad de agua que afectana los peces, el amonio es el más importante después del oxígeno, especialmente en sistemas de cultivo intensivo. Aún en bajas concentraciones, el amonio provoca estrés y daña las branquias y otros tejidos de los peces. Los peces expuestos a niveles bajos de amonio a lo largo de un tiempo son más susceptibles a las infecciones bacterianas, presentan un crecimiento deficiente y no toleran el manejo de rutina tan bien como los peces cultivados en agua libre de amonio. En concentraciones altas, el amonio matará a los peces, y es probable que muchas pérdidas de producción inexplicables hayan sido causadas por amonio disuelto en el agua.
Understanding Metrics for Communicating the Economic Importance of Florida’s Fisheries Part II: Quantifying Market Activity
Authors: Botta Robert , Court Christa D. , Ropicki Andrew , Camp Edward V.
Published: February 2025

Florida’s fish and fisheries are vital to the state’s economy, but often people want or need to know just how economically important they are. However, “economic importance” means different things depending on what economic approaches are used. Understanding these differences is important for discussing the economic importance of fisheries and how they might be affected by management actions or environmental changes. This publication is the second part in a three-part series that summarizes different types of economic metrics and how they are often used in a fisheries context. The first publication in the series, , provides an overview and explains how economic measures can be subdivided into two main groups: 1) those that quantify market activity, and 2) those that measure economic value. This second publication focuses on how regional economic methods are used to quantify market activity. It provides a discussion of the most relevant terms and analyses, as well as a brief discussion of how one might proceed with a regional economic analysis that would provide these types of measures for Florida’s fisheries (and related aspects like aquaculture or coastal resources). This information should help readers, especially management agencies and extension agents, as well as the interested public, better understand the metrics associated with quantifying market activity.
Lumnitzera racemosa, el mangle negro de flor blanca
Authors: Medina-Irizarry Natalia , Andreu Michael , Enloe Stephen , Cajiga Lopez Jose
Published: February 2025

Esta publicación provee un análisis profundo de Luminitzera racemosa para el uso de personas con algún conocimiento en la biología, así como la audiencia académica.
Woodpecker Poles and Habitat Wood in Your Yard
Authors: Schwartz Benjamin , Hulcr Jiri , Koeser Andrew , Rosenthal Stan
Published: February 2025

This publication provides a practical guide for homeowners and professional arborists to maintain dead wood habitat on their or their clients’ property. It outlines the environmental and financial benefits of keeping dead wood, the different types of habitat one can manage, and strategies for mitigating the risk associated with dead wood.
"Set It and Forget It" Hydroponic Lettuce
Authors: Wooten Hannah
Published: February 2025

Florida ranks second in the United States for vegetable production, and the second largest industry in Florida is agriculture. However, the on-going loss of agricultural land to development, increasing labor costs, and decreasing water resources creates a need for alternative agricultural systems. Hydroponic food production can produce similar yields as traditional agriculture using less water, land, and labor. Equipping urban audiences with tools to grow food hydroponically provides new options for feeding the growing urban population in non-traditional environments. "Set it and forget it" hydroponics is a simple, affordable, and successful introductory hydroponic method. This technique is great for growers new and experienced and is especially well adapted for classroom experiments.
Body Lice and Pubic Lice
Authors: Scherer C.W. , Koehler P.G.
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of body lice and pubic lice, detailing their biology, transmission, symptoms, and treatment. Body lice, which can transmit diseases like typhus, are less common in the U.S., while pubic lice are a significant nuisance. Both types of lice are blood-sucking insects that cause itching and irritation. Treatment involves washing clothing and bedding in hot water and using medicated shampoos or creams. The document emphasizes the importance of hygiene and alerting sexual partners in cases of pubic lice infestation.
Clothes Moths and Plaster Bagworms
Authors: Koehler P.G.
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of clothes moths, including the webbing clothes moth and the case-making clothes moth. It details their biology, life cycle, and the damage they cause to fabrics and natural fibers. The document emphasizes the importance of good housekeeping, proper storage, and various control methods such as cleaning, using airtight containers, and applying insecticides. It also highlights the use of pheromone traps for monitoring and the need for professional pest control in severe infestations. Publication date: January 1994.
Subterranean Termites
Authors: Koehler P.G. , Tucker C.L. , Weissling T.J.
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of subterranean termites, detailing their biology, life cycle, and the damage they cause. It explains the different castes within a termite colony, including workers, soldiers, and reproductives. The document emphasizes the importance of detecting infestations early through signs like mud tubes, winged reproductives, and wood damage. It also outlines various prevention and control methods, including preconstruction and postconstruction treatments, the use of termiticides, and termite baits. Proper identification and professional pest control are recommended for effective management. First Published: April 1993.
The German Cockroach
Authors: Koehler P.G. , Castner J.L.
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of the German cockroach, the most significant cockroach species in the United States. It details the life cycle from egg to adult, highlighting the differences between males and females, their reproductive habits, and the development of oothecae (egg capsules). The document also describes the various nymph stages and the conditions that favor cockroach infestations, such as the availability of food, water, and shelter. The publication emphasizes the importance of understanding these factors for effective pest management. Date first printed: January 1994.
Pests Associated with Mulch and Moisture
Authors: Koehler P.G. , Castner J.L.
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of pests associated with mulch and moisture, including booklice, plaster beetles, centipedes, amphipods, earwigs, millipedes, pillbugs, sowbugs, fungus gnats, and springtails. It describes their physical characteristics, habitats, and behaviors, emphasizing the conditions that lead to infestations. The publication highlights the importance of understanding these pests for effective management and control. Original publication date January 1994.
Fir Tussock Moth Orgyia detrita Guérin-Méneville, 1831 (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Lymantriinae)
Authors: Hall Donald W. , Buss Lyle
Published: February 2025

This document provides an in-depth profile of the fir tussock moth (Orgyia detrita), focusing on its distribution, description, life cycle, and medical importance. It details the moth’s larvae, cocoons, pupae, and adult forms, highlighting their unique characteristics and behaviors. The article also discusses the moth’s natural enemies, including predators, pathogens, and parasitoids, and offers control measures for managing infestations. Additionally, it addresses the medical significance of the moth’s urticating hairs, which can cause dermatitis in humans. The document is intended for both laypersons and academic audiences interested in entomology.
Using Pesticides Safely in and around the Southern Home
Authors: Koehler P.G.
Published: February 2025

This document provides guidelines for the safe use of pesticides in and around homes in the southern United States. It covers various pesticide formulations, including liquids, gases, dusts, granules, and toxic baits, and their application methods. The document emphasizes the importance of following label instructions, protecting people and pets from exposure, and preventing environmental contamination. It also discusses the symptoms of pesticide poisoning, safety precautions for applicators, and special considerations for vulnerable populations such as infants, children, the elderly, and individuals with medical conditions.
Coconut Scale Aspidiotus destructor Signoret (Insecta: Hemiptera: Diaspididae)
Authors: Din Salahud , Arthurs Steven
Published: February 2025

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the coconut scale (Aspidiotus destructor), detailing its distribution, description, life cycle, and economic impact. It highlights the pest’s global presence in tropical and subtropical regions, its distinctive physical characteristics, and its rapid reproduction cycle. The document also discusses the coconut scale’s host plants, including coconut, mango, and banana, and the damage it causes. Additionally, it outlines various management strategies, such as biological control using parasitoids and predators, cultural practices, and chemical treatments to mitigate infestations.