bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Narratives of Symbolic Objects: Exploring Relational Wellbeing of Young Refugees Living in Scotland, Finland, and Norway
Authors: Katisi Masego , Tonheim Milfrid , McGregor Sharon A. , Mubeen Fath E
Published: January 2024

Background: In this study, objects are used as a representation of relational wellbeing to help young refugees living in Norway, Scotland, and Finland to talk about important persons who make them feel well. At the time of this research, there is no known study that uses objects to facilitate narratives of how young refugees and members of their social networks generate relational wellbeing. Methods: Using a qualitative approach, young refugees participated in individual interviews about the objects they brought to art workshops to understand their experiences, feelings, and acts of wellbeing. Results: Treating each object as unique to the owner was powerful in revealing how relational wellbeing is experienced and expressed. There were overlaps in experiences and expressions of wellbeing, hence our themes of discussion: overlaps between old and new social ties; between time and space; and between the three constructs of relational wellbeing. Old ties were not forgotten; instead, they evolved to a different form, supporting young refugees from a distance, while new ties contributed to what is needed in their present and at their current age. Experiences of relational wellbeing transcended time and space between their disrupted places of origin, their experiences on the journey, and settling in their new countries. The constructs of relational wellbeing—feeling good, being connected, and having enough—were inseparable in the participants’ experiences. Conclusions: We conclude that these overlaps have implications for a relational wellbeing approach in theory and practice. The results leave a challenge for both researchers and practitioners to develop complex research and intervention methods that can capture these tapestries of young refugees’ experiences of relational wellbeing.
Orbital Inflammation in Thyroid Eye Disease: Stress Responses and Their Implications
Authors: Aoun Tracy , Danielova Gueorguieva Diana , Wu Kevin Y.
Published: January 2024

Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) is a debilitating autoimmune condition characterized by significant inflammation of orbital tissues, including the extraocular muscles and adipose tissues. The pathological mechanisms underlying this inflammation involve a complex interplay of stress responses at the cellular and molecular level. This review aims to critically evaluate and synthesize existing literature on the mechanisms of orbital inflammation in TED. We discuss the role of autoantibodies, cytokines, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the initiation and propagation of the inflammatory process. Additionally, we explore how stress responses triggered by these elements affect the integrity of orbital tissues and contribute to its remodeling. Our review underscores the need for continued research in this field, which may pave the way for novel therapeutic strategies for TED.
Green Firms, Environmental Hazards, and Investment
Authors: Oliviero Tommaso , Rondinella Sandro , Zazzaro Alberto
Published: January 2024

In this work, we analyze the relation between environmental risks and firms’ investments, and whether this relationship is different for green firms. We merge balance sheet and patenting activity data on Italian firms in manufacturing sectors during the period 2010–2019 with information on environmental risk at the municipality level. We show that investments in capital assets are smaller on average for firms operating in municipalities with higher levels of environmental risk, particularly when the risk is hydrogeological or seismic in nature. This negative impact is significantly lower if firms operate in green sectors. This finding was reinforced after the ratification of the Paris Agreement and the consequent increased awareness of firms, investors, and policymakers about the importance of environmental risks and the ongoing ecological transition process.
Simulated Performance Analysis of a Hybrid Water-Cooled Photovoltaic/Parabolic Dish Concentrator Coupled with Conical Cavity Receiver
Authors: Maatallah Taher , Houcine Ahlem , Saeed Farooq , Khan Sikandar , Ali Sajid
Published: January 2024

The present research discloses a novel hybrid water-cooled Photovoltaic/Parabolic Dish Concentrator coupled with conical cavity receiver and spectral beam splitter (PV/PDC-CCR-BSF). In effect, a compact co-generating solar-concentrating PV system involving a subsequent optical interface has been fully developed and numerically tested. The optical performance of the proposed hybrid solar-concentrating system was modeled and assessed using the RT 3D-4R method while the thermal yield of the system was examined using the Finite Element Method. In addition to that, different configurations of serpentine-shape embedded water-cooling pipes (rectangle, semicircle, semi-ellipse and triangle) have been tested and optimized for maximum heat collection and minimum operating cell temperature. The performance of all the tested serpentine-shape embedded water-cooling pipes was evaluated with respect to conventional serpentine-shape water-cooling pipes. The outcomes indicated that the triangular cross-section outperforms other shapes in terms of heat dissipation capabilities, with about −446 W and maximum useful thermal power in the medium of the heat transfer fluid of 11.834 kW.
What Is the Connection? Understanding Shared Micromobility Links to Rail Public Transit Systems in Major California Cities
Authors: Ju Mengying , Martin Elliot , Shaheen Susan
Published: January 2024

As shared micromobility (bikes and scooters) has proliferated throughout urban areas, there has been growing interest in how it facilitates connections with rail transit systems. This study explores the magnitude of interactions between shared micromobility and rail public transit systems using shared micromobility trip data and rail transit schedule data. We evaluate over one million trips from October 2019 to February 2020 in four California cities (San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Jose) and develop criteria to identify trips connecting to rail transit. These include spatial and temporal rules, such as whether a trip starts/terminates close to public transit stations and whether a trip takes place when transit systems are operating. The criteria are examined via sensitivity analyses. The results indicate the degree of interaction between rail public transit and shared micromobility varies across cities and systems (i.e., docked/dockless). Most connections take place in the downtown or around public transit hubs. About 5–20% of all shared micromobility trips are identified as accessing or egressing from rail transit. These connecting trips exhibit commute-driven patterns and greater measured velocities. We conclude by examining the applicability of incorporating schedule information into the identification process of shared micromobility trips connecting to rail transit systems.
Research on eVTOL Air Route Network Planning Based on Improved A* Algorithm
Authors: Ye Mian , Zhao Jinchen , Guan Quanli , Zhang Xuejun
Published: January 2024

With the continuous opening of low-altitude airspace and the development of aircraft such as electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, urban air traffic has become a sustainable and green development direction for future transportation. Air route networks, as a mainstream design scheme for air traffic, are able to provide prerequisites for eVTOL and other green aircraft to enter urban airspace for safe operation, among which air route planning is a fundamental component of air route network design. Currently, most of the research on aircraft path planning is performed in free airspace, lacking the analysis and processing for the complex operation environment, which has led to the high risk and large operation cost of path planning results, failing to meet the demand for safe and efficient development in the future. Aiming at the above problems, eVTOL-oriented air route planning research was carried out. Firstly, the urban low-altitude airspace structure was planned, and the operational levels of eVTOL were clarified; this was followed by introducing the urban dynamic air–ground risk factors and constructing a dynamic risk assessment model containing risk level information; finally, the improved A* algorithm based on the risk cost was employed to plan the eVTOL air route network, which finally realized the purpose of short path length and low total risk. The simulation results showed that the route generated by the improved A* algorithm could reduce the risk cost by at least 30% with a relatively small path cost, which ensured the operation efficiency and safety of eVTOLs and laid the foundation for the further sustainable and green development of urban airspace in the future.
Scientific and Technological Innovation and Cooperation in the Greater Bay Area of China: A Case Study of University Patent Applications and Transformation
Authors: Yang Zhenjie , Shen Chuyi , Lam Fat Iam
Published: January 2024

This article examines the dynamics of scientific and technological innovation and cooperation in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area. It focuses on unraveling the intricate web of influences that steer patenting and transformation within 34 universities in this region. The study reveals the spatial spillover of university patent applications and delves into the nuanced choices universities make in transforming patents. The findings underscore the antecedents of university patent applications and reveal their propensity for spatial spillovers across the region. Key determinants, in particular the government funding and the economic prosperity of the region in which the university is located, do not positively affect university patent applications. Interestingly, institutional distance can assist colleges in the region in generating more patents. Moreover, the study delineates two central pathways for patent transformation within universities: one involves the strategic allocation of internal resources, while the other depends on collaborative ventures between universities and their respective regional ecosystems. This dual approach illuminates viable pathways for the evolution of university patents and provides insights into leveraging internal dynamics and fostering collaborative networks with the broader regional innovation milieu.
A Psychology of Sustainable Career Development: Hypernormalized Ideology or Inherently Sustainable?
Authors: Bal P. Matthijs , Alhnaity Roxana
Published: January 2024

Sustainable career development is a great priority for organizations, governments and individuals alike. Facing the grand challenges of our global world, careers and their development have to be re-designed to incorporate more sustainable ways of living and working. However, most work around sustainable careers is centered around neoliberal modes of organizing, amplifying individual responsibility of individuals for their careers, while treating careers merely as an instrumental ‘tool’ towards organizational performance and viability. Hence, sustainable careers are a hypernormalized ideology. In the current paper, a psychology of sustainable career development is introduced that deviates from earlier, more conservative models, of career development towards a more radical interpretation and recognition of truly sustainable ways of organizing and developing careers. Anchored in an interpretation of sustainable careers as promoting dignity and capabilities of people, this conceptual paper formulates a new psychology of the sustainable career, towards integration rather than individualization.
Jacobi Stability for T-System
Authors: Munteanu Florian
Published: January 2024

In this paper will be considered a three-dimensional autonomous quadratic polynomial system of first-order differential equations with three real parameters, the so-called T-system. This system is symmetric relative to the Oz-axis and represents a special type of the generalized Lorenz system. The approach of this work will consist of the study of the nonlinear dynamics of this system through the Kosambi–Cartan–Chern (KCC) geometric theory. More exactly, we will focus on the associated system of second-order differential equations (SODE) from the point of view of Jacobi stability by determining the five invariants of the KCC theory. These invariants determine the internal geometrical characteristics of the system, and particularly, the deviation curvature tensor is decisive for Jacobi stability. Furthermore, we will look for necessary and sufficient conditions that the system parameters must satisfy in order to have Jacobi stability for every equilibrium point.
Cone-Beam Computerized Tomography Evaluation of the Relationship between Orthodontic Vertical Direction Parameters and the Distance from the Apex of the Upper Central Tooth to the Nasal Floor and Anterior Nasal Spine
Authors: Çınarsoy Ciğerim Saadet , Sezen Erhamza Türkan
Published: January 2024

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the vertical cephalometric values and the distance from the apex tip of the upper central tooth (U1A) to the anterior nasal spine (ANS) and nasal floor (NF) using cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT). One hundred and twenty-two patients who applied to the Department of Orthodontics between January 2011 and June 2019 were included. The distances between the U1A and the NF and ANS were measured using CBCT. Statistical significance was considered as p < 0.05. Of the 122 individuals, 73.8% (n = 90) were female and 26.2% (n = 32) were male, with a mean age of 22.8 ± 3.3 years. A statistically significant moderate positive correlation was found between the mean NF-U1A values and the N-Me, ANS-Me, ANS-Gn, S-Go, and N-ANS measurements (p < 0.01). A statistically significant positive correlation was found between the mean ANS-U1A values and the Ar-Go-Me, total posterior angles, N-Me, SN/GoGn and Y-axis angle, ANS-Me, and ANS-Gn measurements (p < 0.01). The distance from the U1A to the ANS and NF was related to the orthodontic vertical direction parameters. The ANS-U1A and NF-U1A distances can serve as reference points for identifying the orthodontic vertical growth pattern from CBCT scans.
Urine: A Pitfall for Molecular Detection of Toscana Virus? An Analytical Proof-of-Concept Study
Authors: Mori Antonio , Matucci Andrea , Pomari Elena , Accordini Silvia , Piubelli Chiara , Donini Annalisa , Nicolini Lavinia , Castilletti Concetta
Published: January 2024

Toscana virus (TOSV), a sandfly-borne virus, is an important etiological agent in human acute meningitis and meningoencephalitis in the Mediterranean area during the summer. However, the actual number of TOSV infections is underestimated. Laboratory confirmation is necessary because TOSV infection has overlapping clinical features with other neuro-invasive viral infections. Nowadays, the reference test for direct diagnosis in the acute phase of TOSV infection is the PCR based method for detecting TOSV in cerebrospinal fluid and/or plasma, serum, or blood. Although poorly employed, urine is another helpful biological matrix for TOSV detection. Urine is a matrix rich in PCR inhibitors that affect PCR efficiency; consequently, false negatives could be generated. To investigate the potential effect of urine PCR inhibitors on TOSV detection, we compared undiluted and diluted urine using 10-fold series of spiked TOSV. The results showed a significant improvement in TOSV detection performance in diluted urine (1 TCID50 vs. 1 × 104 TCID50 limit of detection and 101.35% vs. 129.62% efficiency, respectively, in diluted and undiluted urine). In conclusion, our data provide preliminary important insights into the use of diluted urine to limit the impact of the inhibitory effects of urine on the detection of TOSV in RT-PCR-based approaches.
The Impact of First-Time SARS-CoV-2 Infection on Human Anelloviruses
Authors: Timmerman Anne L. , Commandeur Lisanne , Deijs Martin , Burggraaff Maarten G. J. M. , Lavell A. H. Ayesha , van der Straten Karlijn , Tejjani Khadija , van Rijswijk Jacqueline , van Gils Marit J. , Sikkens Jonne J. , Bomers Marije K. , van der Hoek Lia
Published: January 2024

Members of the Anelloviridae family dominate the blood virome, emerging early in life. The anellome, representing the variety of anelloviruses within an individual, stabilizes by adulthood. Despite their supposedly commensal nature, elevated anellovirus concentrations under immunosuppressive treatment indicate an equilibrium controlled by immunity. Here, we investigated whether anelloviruses are sensitive to the immune activation that accompanies a secondary infection. As a model, we investigated 19 health care workers (HCWs) with initial SARS-CoV-2 infection, with blood sampling performed pre and post infection every 4 weeks in a 3-month-follow-up during the early 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. A concurrently followed control group (n = 27) remained SARS-CoV-2-negative. Serum anellovirus loads were measured using qPCR. A significant decrease in anellovirus load was found in the first weeks after SARS-CoV-2 infection, whereas anellovirus concentrations remained stable in the uninfected control group. A restored anellovirus load was seen approximately 10 weeks after SARS-CoV-2 infection. For five subjects, an in-time anellome analysis via Illumina sequencing could be performed. In three of the five HCWs, the anellome visibly changed during SARS-CoV-2 infection and returned to baseline in two of these cases. In conclusion, anellovirus loads in blood can temporarily decrease upon an acute secondary infection.
Evaluation of a Vaccine Candidate Designed for Broad-Spectrum Protection against Type A Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Asia
Authors: Shin Sung Ho , Hwang Seong Yun , Kim Hyun-Mi , Shin Se Hee , Ko Mi-Kyeong , Lee Min Ja , Kim Su-Mi , Park Jong-Hyeon
Published: January 2024

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines are currently the most powerful protective and preventive measures used to control FMD. In this study, the chimeric vaccine strain containing antigenic epitopes from the FMD virus serotype A, which belongs to the ASIA topotype, was produced and evaluated. The chimeric vaccine strains contain sea-97/G1 (VP4, VP2, VP3) and A22 Iraq (VP1) or G-VII (VP1) for use in FMD vaccines in Asia. The 50% protective dose was determined in mice. Vaccinated mice were challenged with three different type A viruses (Sea-97/G1, Sea-97/G2, G-VII clade) seven days post-vaccination (dpv), and mice that received the vaccine candidates were protected against the three viruses. The protective capability of one of the vaccine candidates was evaluated in pigs. Vaccinated pigs were challenged with three different type A viruses (Sea-97/G1, Sea-97/G2, G-VII clade) at 28 dpv, and pigs that received the vaccine candidate were protected against the three viruses. The results showed that this vaccine candidate, which was designed to provide protection against FMD in Asia, efficiently protected pigs against virus challenge and thus has potential as a broad-spectrum vaccine for various epidemic FMD viruses.
Projets des formateurs et besoins des formées
Authors: Streiff-Fenart Jocelyne
Published: January 2024

Les actions de formation dont nous allons rendre compte dans les pages qui suivent ont toutes été présentées dans le cadre du groupe Femmes mis en place par les « Actions Nouvelles ». Le cadre expérimental dans lequel elles s’inscrivent présente l’avantage, en offrant à des institutions de statuts très divers l’occasion de confronter leur point de vue, de laisser se dégager de façon relativement claire les options en présence et les orientations qui se dessinent.

Ces actions s’insèrent toutes dans un contexte urbain. Le tableau en annexe les caractérise du point de vue de leur localisation, du programme qu’elles mettent en œuvre et du public qu’elles touchent.

Étant donné la diversité des pédagogies et les variations considérables dans la prise en considération des différents facteurs d’un programme à l’autre, il n’était pas possible de les soumettre à un traitement en termes d’analyse factorielle. Nous avons donc adapté une démarche combinant l’analyse comparée des documents à l’observation directe rendue possible par notre participation aux travaux du groupe.
Racisme, diversité, ethnicité, intégration, discrimination
Authors: Dhume Fabrice
Published: January 2024

Le principe d’un lexique est de proposer une approche singulière de certains termes. Mais cela pose ici deux questions : d’une part, ces mots peuvent renvoyer l’un à l’autre, à la façon d’un réseau ; d’autre part, se pose la question de l’unité dans le choix des mots. Qu’ont en commun ou quels sont les liens entre « racisme », « diversité », « intégration », « ethnicité », « discrimination » ?
Décembre 2003. Discrimination et mixité : ingénierie sociale ou art des mélanges ?
Authors: De Queiroz Jean-Manuel
Published: January 2024

« On voudrait simplement montrer qu’un certain usage, celui de la catégorie de mixité, devenu aujourd’hui banal — hommes politiques, militants et journalistes n’ont pour ainsi dire aujourd’hui que ce mot à la bouche — pose autant de problèmes qu’il en résout. Ou encore, se demander s’il est possible de s’en servir sur un autre mode que l’incantation réflexe. »
Septembre 2004. La mixité culturelle dans l'éducation des enfants
Authors: Turin Adela
Published: January 2024

Malgré les avancées de l’égalité entre hommes et femmes, l’offre culturelle proposée aux enfants dès leur plus jeune âge, qu’il s’agisse de littérature de jeunesse ou de jeux, diffuse et perpétue encore de nos jours les stéréotypes sexistes habituels. Pourquoi ?
Quand les « femmes de l'immigration » sortent de l'invisibilité
Authors: Manier Marion
Published: January 2024

Si la question des femmes en migration demeura longtemps un point aveugle du traitement social de la question des femmes, d’une part, et de la question des migrations, de l’autre, elle dispose aujourd’hui d’une visibilité publique d’ampleur. Au coeur des débats sur l’immigration, l’intégration, la laïcité, la «banlieue», cette question, progressivement inscrite dans le registre de l’égalité hommes/femmes et de la lutte contre les violences sexistes, se constitue en effet en véritable enjeu de société.
Plan de Marketing para el Posicionamiento de un Consultorio de Traumatología y Ortopedia en Guayaquil, Ecuador
Authors: De la Llana Pérez Evelyn , Moreira Ortega Rosa Amelia
Published: January 2024

El trabajo se centra en desarrollar un plan de marketing para promover el posicionamiento de un consultorio de traumatología y ortopedia en Guayaquil, Ecuador. Utilizando una metodología mixta que combina enfoques cuantitativos y cualitativos, se analiza el entorno médico local, se evalúa la situación actual del consultorio, se investiga su estrategia de marketing y posición en el mercado, considerando factores internos y externos. Se estudia la competencia directa e indirecta, así como los pacientes actuales y potenciales. Se proponen estrategias detalladas para cada aspecto del marketing de servicios, incluida su marca personal, y se plantean tácticas para atraer y retener pacientes, respaldadas por métricas para seguimiento. El resultado del plan de marketing no solo beneficia al consultorio, sino que también puede servir como guía para otros profesionales de la salud en busca de estrategias similares.
Funcionalidad Familiar en la Atención de Niños con Discapacidad Sensorial
Authors: Valdiviezo Navas Pedro Esteban
Published: January 2024

El presente trabajo analiza la funcionalidad familiar en la atención de niños con discapacidad sensorial auditiva en la Fundación Huertos de los Olivos, ubicada en el cantón Guayaquil. Se reconoce que la familia desempeña un papel fundamental en esta problemática, que se extiende incluso al ámbito escolar. El objetivo es comprender la situación y contribuir a encontrar soluciones conjuntas tanto para las familias como para los niños con discapacidad sensorial. El estudio se basó en el paradigma humanista y utilizó una metodología mixta con enfoque descriptivo y diseño transversal. Se examinó a una muestra de 10 niños con discapacidad sensorial auditiva mediante observación, entrevistas semiestructuradas y la aplicación de herramientas como FF-SIL y APGAR familiar. Los resultados revelaron que estos niños provienen de familias disfuncionales que no brindan una atención adecuada a sus necesidades. Se concluye que factores psicoemocionales, familiares, comunicacionales y educativos desempeñan un papel crucial en el desarrollo de habilidades personales y psicosociales en niños con discapacidad sensorial auditiva. Esta investigación subraya la importancia de abordar la funcionalidad familiar para mejorar la estabilidad emocional y el bienestar de estos niños.
Plan de Marketing de Servicios del Centro de Estudio CEIFOL ubicado en Guayaquil
Authors: Carchipulla Alvarado Christopher Andres , Veintimilla Gutiérrez Diana Carolina
Published: January 2024

El Centro de Estudios Formando Líderes es una institución educativa en Guayaquil, Ecuador, especializada en ofrecer servicios de informática e inglés a nivel superior. Su principal desafío radica en la falta de visibilidad en el mercado debido a la creencia de que no necesita expandirse debido a su clientela establecida. Sin embargo, la competencia en el sector ha aumentado, lo que requiere mejoras en sus servicios. Para abordar estos desafíos, se realizó una investigación mixta, combinando métodos cualitativos y cuantitativos, y se aplicó una metodología de investigación-acción. Se identificó la necesidad de un plan de marketing basado en la investigación de mercado y el perfil del consumidor, incluyendo un análisis FODA y la recopilación de opiniones de clientes. Además, se evaluó el clima laboral y la motivación de los empleados. Se propusieron mejoras en productos y servicios, junto con estrategias de difusión en redes sociales y otros medios, con el objetivo de atraer nuevos clientes, mejorar la marca y adaptarse a las nuevas necesidades del mercado. En conjunto, se espera que estas soluciones estratégicas mejoren la visibilidad y rentabilidad de CEIFOL en el futuro.
Viabilidad Económica de Mantenimiento Preventivo para Vehículos Híbridos y Eléctricos en Ecuador
Authors: Pérez Tinizhagnay Vicente David , Barrezueta Ochoa Pedro Roberto , Vera Puebla Edgar Gustavo
Published: January 2024

La viabilidad económica del mantenimiento preventivo para vehículos híbridos y eléctricos en Ecuador, es un tema de gran importancia debido al creciente interés en la adopción de vehículos sostenibles y eficientes en el país. El mantenimiento preventivo juega un papel fundamental en el aseguramiento del correcto funcionamiento y durabilidad de estos vehículos, lo que a su vez impacta en su economía a largo plazo. El presente proyecto, ha planteado como objetivo de este estudio el de evaluar la posibilidad económica del mantenimiento preventivo para vehículos híbridos y eléctricos en Ecuador; para lograrlo, se llevó a cabo la aplicación de una metodología que incluyó la recopilación de datos sobre el análisis de su impacto en la economía de los propietarios. Para el desarrollo de este estudio, se entrevistó a propietarios de vehículos híbridos y eléctricos en distintas regiones de Ecuador, lo que permitió recopilar datos sobre los usos, frecuencias y talleres existentes en nuestro país. Los principales resultados que se obtuvieron a través de la presente investigación, revelaron que el mantenimiento preventivo para vehículos híbridos y eléctricos en Ecuador puede tener un impacto significativo de estos vehículos, mostrando que a pesar de que el mantenimiento preventivo puede implicar costos iniciales más altos, a largo plazo puede resultar en ahorros significativos en comparación con el mantenimiento correctivo, lo que indica que el mantenimiento preventivo es fundamental para garantizar la eficiencia y durabilidad de los vehículos híbridos y eléctricos en Ecuador, además, se destaca la importancia de considerar los costos a largo plazo al evaluar su factibilidad económica.
Dielectric Meta-Atoms with Liquid Crystal Alignment Effect for Electrically Tunable Metasurface
Authors: Chang Xin , Pivnenko Mike , Singh Angadjit , Wu Weijie , Shrestha Pawan , Chu Daping
Published: January 2024

Dielectric metasurfaces with tunable functions are increasingly appealing to both the academia and industrial communities. Among the many tuning mechanisms reported so far, metasurface immersed in liquid crystal (LC) stands out as one of the most viable approaches for industrial applications such as Lidar and 3D sensing. However, as with traditional LC devices, alignment processes are necessary for LC-based tunable metasurfaces, leading to additional costs in terms of time and materials. In this paper, we present a novel LC-based tunable metasurface, wherein the alignment of LC is provided by the metasurface structures. LC serves as the dielectric environment for the metasurface with an electrically tunable refractive index. Simultaneously, purposely engineered metasurface induces alignment effects within the LC. The alignment effect of the metasurface on the LC was quantitatively characterized using crossed polarizers. A marked transmission contrast was observed, indicating the high-quality alignment provided solely by the metasurface. Electrical tunability was also measured, recording a maximum modulation depth in transmission amplitude of 94% at near-infrared telecommunication wavelengths. This work highlights the remarkable advantages of LC-based tunable metasurface devices, making them highly valuable for next-generation metasurface-integrated LC on silicon devices.
Mitochondrial-Oriented Injectable Hydrogel Microspheres Maintain Homeostasis of Chondrocyte Metabolism to Promote Subcellular Therapy in Osteoarthritis
Authors: Chen Li , Yang Jianye , Cai Zhengwei , Huang Yanran , Xiao Pengcheng , Chen Hong , Luo Xiaoji , Huang Wei , Cui Wenguo , Hu Ning
Published: January 2024

Subcellular mitochondria serve as sensors for energy metabolism and redox balance, and the dynamic regulation of functional and dysfunctional mitochondria plays a crucial role in determining cells' fate. Selective removal of dysfunctional mitochondria at the subcellular level can provide chondrocytes with energy to prevent degeneration, thereby treating osteoarthritis. Herein, to achieve an ideal subcellular therapy, cartilage affinity peptide (WYRGRL)-decorated liposomes loaded with mitophagy activator (urolithin A) were integrated into hyaluronic acid methacrylate hydrogel microspheres through microfluidic technology, named HM@WY-Lip/UA, that could efficiently target chondrocytes and selectively remove subcellular dysfunctional mitochondria. As a result, this system demonstrated an advantage in mitochondria function restoration, reactive oxygen species scavenging, cell survival rescue, and chondrocyte homeostasis maintenance through increasing mitophagy. In a rat post-traumatic osteoarthritis model, the intra-articular injection of HM@WY-Lip/UA ameliorated cartilage matrix degradation, osteophyte formation, and subchondral bone sclerosis at 8 weeks. Overall, this study indicated that HM@WY-Lip/UA provided a protective effect on cartilage degeneration in an efficacious and clinically relevant manner, and a mitochondrial-oriented strategy has great potential in the subcellular therapy of osteoarthritis.
Numerical Study on Aerodynamic Characteristics of Parachute Models for Future Jupiter Exploration
Authors: Jia He , Bao Wenlong , Rong Wei , Yu Li , Xue Xiaopeng , Fan Jianhui
Published: January 2024

At present, the key technical researches are carried out for the future exploration missions to dense atmosphere planets such as Jupiter. As a necessary aerodynamic decelerator for planetary exploration missions with dense atmosphere, parachutes face several big challenges, such as complex transonic/supersonic unsteady aerodynamic characteristics. Thus, it is necessary to study deeply and make clear the transonic/supersonic unsteady flow mechanisms around the parachute systems and its aerodynamic characteristics; however, these are still unknown to date. In this study, parachute structure systems are designed based on the Galileo exploration mission. Using the parachute models, the numerical simulations were conducted to investigate the complex flow phenomena and unsteady aerodynamics of parachute systems with different diameter ratios of capsule to canopy, under different freestream Mach numbers. As a result, it is found that when a parachute 2-body model with a bigger diameter ratio of capsule to canopy is placed in transonic flows, the wake of the forebody (capsule) is strong, and the shock wave in front of the canopy is weak. When the canopy shock moves upstream, the pressure fluctuation inside the canopy surface exhibits 3 stages of changes: high-frequency large-amplitude, low-frequency small-amplitude, and high-frequency small-amplitude. It is also found that in the supersonic flow cases, the amplitude and frequency of pressure fluctuations inside the canopy increase significantly, especially at Mach 2.0. This is due to the strong interactions between the shedding vortex of the wake and the shock wave in front of the canopy. However, for the parachute model with a small diameter ratio, the important shock waves in front of the canopy is not observed, and high-frequency and small-amplitude pressure variations remain, which is affected directly by the frequency and intensity of wake vortex shedding. In summary, as the Mach number increases, the amplitude and frequency of pressure fluctuations increase, and the average pressure distribution also increases, and the law of its influence becomes more complex.
MENGEMBANGKAN PLURALISME HUKUM SEBAGAI PONDASI HUKUM MASA DEPAN INDONESIA
Authors: Arman Zuhdi , Agus Riyanto
Published: January 2024

The emergence of double law in social life is known as legal pluralism. Legal pluralism in Indonesia emerged and developed as a result of the country's historical factors, which included differences in ethnicity, language, culture, religion, and race. However, although pluralism has various etymological meanings, they all have one thing in common: recognizing the reality of all differences. The purpose of this research is to find out the concept of legal pluralism that is used to restore customary law in an effort to protect indigenous peoples' natural resources from appropriation authorized by the state. This study also uses a normative legal approach, which is a process to find a rule of law, legal principles, or legal doctrines to answer the legal issues at hand. Almost every state law that regulates natural resources now has rules regarding indigenous peoples. Pro-indigenous activists are still leading the movement to promote recognition of indigenous peoples at a practical level. Among other things, by collecting data on customary law and mapping customary territories in various locations. Because these two factors are the main prerequisites for recognizing the existence of indigenous peoples. This is considered as one of the solutions to the weakness of the state dispute settlement institution (court) which is deemed unable to provide substantive justice. This movement basically proposed that the people solve their own problems without the help of the courts.
MOBILE MARKETING IN UBIQUITOUS ERA. FACTORS DETERMINING INTENTION TO ADOPT MOBILE MARKETING: A CASE OF PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS IN ZANZIBAR
Authors: Nuru M. Haji , Kara Dr. Nassra , Mohammed Dr. Salum
Published: January 2024

Mobile marketing technology has revolutionized organizations' strategies to interact with customers. The technology valued as a critical marketing channel leads to a competitive advantage for the organizations. Despite of these advantages to the vendors, public organizations in Zanzibar have yet to adopt it in marketing communication. This paper investigates the factors influencing the intention to adopt mobile marketing technology in public organizations in Zanzibar. Through extended TOE theory, survey data was collected from sixteen public organizations and 281 valid responses were obtained from management personnel. SEM analysis revealed technology characteristics and managerial intention were the most influential factors in public organizations' adoption of mobile marketing. organizational and environmental factors were insignificant. The main contribution of this paper is that when the TOE model is extended to include managerial intention the model relates more specifically to organization adoption of mobile marketing. Limitations are also explained and recommendations for future studies.
Emergent Capacity
Authors:   Montana State University, Watson Bradford
Published: January 2024

Our environment is defined by systems, both natural / physical and human / virtual. Physical and virtual systems are interconnected and inform each other, sometimes resulting in unintended consequences. We can see the unintended consequences of Jefferson’s grid as it relates to water rights and responsibilities. Comparing John Wesley Powell’s map of the western states based on watersheds and the present day delineation of our country, we can see the potential conflicts created between states surrounding access to water. These grid based decisions have significant impact on our economy and political structures. In the end any map identifies a clear agenda shaped by policy. The environment is changed because of the line and the power the policy has to radically change the physical environment and extend back into the virtual systemic network of our globally connected condition. Only by understanding the systemic conditions that shape our environment do we have the potential to intervene and impact these authoritative systems. Through systems analysis we can subvert the traditional role of the architect as one who works for a client, and move to a role where we identify emergent capacity for shaping the built environment. Performative strategies, beyond the scale of physical architecture, must become the priority of architects to shape democratic space. Through this approach, works can be catalysts for bottom-up change. This paper presents the pedagogical framing and student design projects that situate themselves in the world through a systems theory based design seeking mutualistic and emergent capacities of architecture. Utilizing the methodology of synthetic mapping the interconnected systems of the existing conditions, latent potential is revealed. These potentials are then utilized to create a generative performative space of varying scales. The paper evidences design proposals that range from the scale of a pavilion that amplifies public discourse and access to education, to that of engaging the complexities that are the West and how we can continue to sustainably inhabit the place. The pedagogy empowers the student to understand the implications of their existence in a larger, rapidly changing context and gives agency to the designer who can manage these complexities to create emergent capacity.
New Middles: House-Scale Housing Design in Texas
Authors:   Texas A&M University, Tate James Michael
Published: January 2024

During Spring 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters, I taught a section of Architectural Design 2, the final foundation-level undergraduate studio course at Texas A&M University. Occupying an “in-between” position within the curriculum sequence—itis studio four of eight—I wrestled with how much the course reinforce conventions, abstract formal experimentation,part-to-whole relationships, and other common concerns of beginning design, versus tackle more advanced topics and andworkflows, theoretical and practical. The studio undoubtedly lives within a liminal space, a middle ground, and so it seems appropriate to craft and situate the design problem within a complimentary framework, both in concept and in bringing to the table some very immediate challenges that exist in micropolitan and metropolitan parts of the Texas Triangle.
Penyuluhan Pengaruh Pemberian Edukasi Pemeriksaan Payudara Sendiri kepada Keterampilan Sadari pada Remaja Putri Usia 13 - 15 Tahun
Authors: Farasari Poppy , Widyawati Evita , Oktaviana Friska , Farida Farida , Yitno Yitno , Surtini Surtini
Published: January 2024

Pemeriksaan payudara sendiri atau SADARI adalah pemeriksaan payudara yang dilakukan secara mandiri dengan tujuan untuk mendeteksi secara dini adanya tanda gelaja dari kanker payudara. Pemberian penyuluhan SADARI adalah cara alternatif untuk meningkatkan keterampilan mengenai cara pencegahan pada kanker payudara. Pemberian penyuluhan ini diberikan kepada remaja putri pada usia 13 sampai 15 tahun yang dilakukan di Balai Desa Gesikan, Pakel, Tulungagung. Metode pada Pengabdian Masyarakat ini dilakukan dengan memberikan penyuluhan mengenai SADARI terkait Pengaruh Pemberian Edukasi Pemeriksaan Payudara Sendiri (SADARI) Terhadap Keterampilan SADARI Pada Remaja Putri pada Usia 13 sampai 15 Tahun. Pada tahap awal penyuluhan, materi yang diberikan mengenai definisi, manfaat, dan praktek melakukan SADARI bersama. Hasil pada kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat tentang Penyuluhan pengaruh Pemberian Edukasi Pemeriksaan Payudara (SENDIRI) Terhadap Keterampilan SADARI Pada Remaja Putri Usia 13-15 Tahun ini didapatkan bahwa peserta menyimak, antusias, memahami dan mampu mempraktikkan materi yang disampaikan oleh pelaksana kegiatan penyuluhan
School-Related Risk Factors for Posture Disorders and Spinal Deformities
in Children and Adolescents in Kazan
Authors: Radchenko Olga R. , Tafeeva Elena A. , Sadykova Milyausha R.
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Deterioration of health of children and adolescents during school years is of particular concern to domestic experts. Myopia and diseases of the musculoskeletal system traditionally rank high in the structure of pediatric diseases.
Objective: To study the prevalence of school-related risk factors for postural disorders and spinal deformities in schoolchildren of different age groups.
Materials and methods: The study was conducted in December 2022 involving 278 students aged 9–15 years. We evaluated the lesson timetable, functional parameters of school furniture, weights of schoolbags and supplies, and the compliance of indoor shoes with hygienic requirements. The data were then analyzed to obtain the mean, minimum and maximum values, the share of the trait, and the significance of differences was assessed using Fisher’s exact test.
Results: We found violations in organization of the educational process, such as double lessons and the absence of in-class physical activity breaks, in all grades. Evaluation of classroom furniture showed that the proportion of table and chair mismatch with the height of students in elementary school was 32.09 % and 40.30 %, decreasing by the ninth grade to 13.16 % and 21.05 %, respectively. The mean weight of the schoolbag was above the permitted level in 97.14 % of elementary school girls and in 20.68 % of girls in grades 7–8 (φemp = 8.395; p ≤ 0.001); as for boys, the recommended schoolbag weight was exceeded in 93.75 % of third to fourth graders and 28 % of seventh to eighth graders (φemp = 6.46; р ≤ 0.001). Assessment of the compliance of indoor shoes with hygienic requirements revealed a significant (φemp = 1.85; p ≤ 0.05) excess in the number of elementary school boys (71.32 %) who prefer sneakers; more than a third of girls of all age groups have ballet flats or sneakers as their indoor footwear.
Conclusion: The prevalence of school-related risk factors for posture disorders is higher in elementary school, which makes it possible to predict an increase in the number of students with dorsopathy in high school. To maintain health of students, a set of measures has been proposed to minimize the adverse impact of school-related risk factors.
FACTORS INFLUENCING EMPLOYEE RETENTION AMONG LECTURERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Zamri Muhamad Nasrullah
Published: January 2024

Department of Business Management and Accounting, Kolej Poly-Tech MARA Alor Setar, Malaysia
Employee turnover among lecturers in Malaysia is a significant issue that can result in a loss of talent and experience, decreased productivity, and increased costs for recruitment and training of new staff. The literature suggests that low salaries and benefits and a lack of career growth opportunities are the main reasons for high employee turnover among lecturers in Malaysia. These factors can lead to a lack of job satisfaction, and motivation, and a feeling of career stagnation, resulting in many lecturers intending to leave their current institutions. This paper aims to present a conceptual paper on the factors influencing employee retention among lecturers in Malaysia. The study draws on various sources, including academic studies and surveys, to identify the main factors contributing to employee turnover and the costs associated with it. This paper also provides insights into the challenges faced by universities in retaining their lecturers and the need to implement strategies to improve retention. The study highlights the importance of addressing the issues of low salaries and benefits and the lack of career growth opportunities to improve lecturer retention in Malaysia. The study suggests that universities need to develop retention strategies that offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for career growth to retain their lecturers. By doing so, universities can reduce the costs associated with employee turnover and ensure that they have experienced and talented lecturers to deliver high-quality education and research.
TIKTOK AS AN EFFECTIVE MARKETING TOOL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors: Mohd Dali Siti Zaiton , Abdul Aziz Hasnah Am
Published: January 2024

This study is to explore the potential of TikTok as a marketing tool for higher education institutions, employing literature review approach. The use of literature review in the study may have allowed for a deeper exploration of the experiences and perceptions of individuals who have used TikTok as a marketing tool for higher education institutions. The writing examines how TikTok can effectively promote higher education institutions and reveals that it offers a distinctive platform to highlight campus culture, values, and programs in a dynamic and captivating manner. TikTok can increase knowledge of the academic programs offered by higher education institutions, which can lead to greater brand awareness and engagement with prospective students. Therefore, this study concludes that TikTok has the potential to be a valuable marketing asset for higher education institutions seeking to engage with prospective students and build their brand image. Overall, it appears that TikTok has the potential to be a valuable marketing asset for higher education institutions seeking to build their brand image and engage with prospective students. TikTok emerges as a promising channel for higher education institutions to navigate and thrive in the digital age. By connecting its creative prowess while manoeuvrings its challenges, institutions can authentically showcase their academic programs, elevate brand recognition, and foster deeper connections with prospective students. However, it is important to note that the effectiveness of TikTok as a marketing tool may depend on various factors, such as the target audience and the specific goals and strategies of the higher education institution and need for further studies.