bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Capturadas e mediadas: As paisagens sonoras dos recursos naturais e não-humanos no cinema de ficção distópica em Portugal
Authors: Malhado André
Published: July 2024

Neste artigo, defendo que, no cinema em Portugal, o subgénero distópico é um dos repertórios onde animais, plantas, fungos, microrganismos e recursos naturais, considerados parte do mundo natural, são não só capturados, mas também mediados por tecnologias digitais. Através de um quadro teórico-metodológico interdisciplinar, adaptado a uma abordagem musicológica, esta pesquisa analisa cinco filmes produzidos no século XXI: Real Playing Game (2013), Mutant Blast (2018), Solum (2019), Interface (2020) e Mar Infinito (2021). O objetivo é compreender os processos compositivos e estéticos do som e da música, bem como o seu papel na representação do mundo natural no cinema distópico. A pergunta que se coloca é: como é que as paisagens sonoras das entidades e recursos naturais contribuem para os debates culturais atuais sobre o Antropoceno e a crítica ecológica? Para responder a esta questão, realizo uma análise audiovisual e discursiva, complementada por entrevistas com realizadores, compositores e sonoplastas. Esta investigação demonstra que existe um discurso cinematográfico contraditório assente, por um lado, numa arte realista que é lida como um “cinema nacional”, uma vez que a ação ocorre em localizações geográficas do país. Por outro lado, encontramos traços de uma estética antirrealista, pois os dispositivos tecnológicos dentro da narrativa transformam esse mundo natural, tornando-o um instrumento de crítica social e pós-humana. O som e a música desempenham um papel determinante nesse contexto. Durante a rodagem, a gravação e a reprodução sonora criam um ambiente reconhecível, ancorando a cena num espaço que é familiar ao espectador. Todavia, a composição musical, nem sempre seguindo as convenções da ficção científica internacional, modifica o sentido do mundo natural, tornando-o mais cómico, poético ou político. Em resumo, esses filmes, na sua maioria, reagem criticamente à tendência geral do antropocentrismo, colocando o mundo natural como protagonista.
A natureza brasileira como inverso do paraíso no filme A ilha dos prazeres proibidos de Carlos Reichenbach (1979)
Authors: Bello Bruno
Published: July 2024

A partir da análise do filme A ilha dos prazeres proibidos, de Carlos Reichenbach (1979), este artigo busca explorar os problemas afectos à representação da paisagem que se relacionam, direta ou indiretamente, com a formação da identidade nacional brasileira. A hipótese principal é a de que este filme, em seu discurso e estilo, opera uma crítica ao modelo do que se convencionou chamar paisagem brasileira. Demonstro que há uma construção discursiva, reiterada ao longo da história, na qual a natureza brasileira foi tomada predominantemente como análoga ao paraíso. A ilha dos prazeres proibidos, em um sentido irônico, crítico e contrário a essa visão, permite também uma nova forma de olhar e de representar a paisagem. Para fazer esta análise, procuro relacionar o filme de Reichenbach com a pintura de Frans Post e com o cinema de Glauber Rocha, que consagraram modos de olhar distintos para a natureza brasileira.
Immersive Business Simulation Games
Authors: Jerman Blazic Andrej , Arh Tanja
Published: July 2024

Serious games have been demonstrated to provoke active learners' involvement through exploration, experimentation, competition and co-operation. As a part of serious games, business simulation games are considered as effective tools for the empowerment and mediation of business content learning. They act as serious games which contribute to learning through a simulation of real-life situations and business environments. The blending of designed simulation technology and content curricula offers participants (players, students) a risk-free opportunity to test out a range of relevant strategies to drive business results. By customizing computer-based business simulations, participants can integrate key strategic and financial priorities. This paper provides a brief review of business simulations that serve learning purposes. The first part presents a short introduction and description of business games and their evaluation properties, and the second part provides a brief evaluation and analysis of selected business simulation games.
The design of formative blended assessments in tertiary EFL programs
Authors: Almalki Mansoor S. , Gruba Paul
Published: July 2024

Despite a rise of blended learning approaches in foreign language education programs, little research has examined how such integration of technologies in the classroom affects assessment designs. Any 'electric dreams' that technologies will improve learning remains unproven without clear assessment designs. In this paper, we undertake a qualitative study of formative blended assessments within an English language program at a major Saudi university. Data was gathered through observations, semi-structured interviews and Participatory Design (PD) sessions. Thematic analysis of the data resulted in four emergent themes: definitions, approaches, alignment and requirements. After setting out and discussing the four themes, we conclude our paper with suggestions for further research.
Wiki-based interventions
Authors: Waemusa Zainee , Gibbons Andrew
Published: July 2024

This paper reports on the first phase of a wiki-based project in higher education in Thailand. The wiki innovation was focused on promoting collaborative learning. Previous literature on wikis shows that merely using a wiki, without teachers' support and without critical consideration of the approach to teaching and learning, does not impact significantly on the nature of student collaboration and hence on learning. This paper discusses the nature and value of the design based research for the development of interventions implemented in the wiki project to promote collaborative learning. These interventions focused on shifting thinking, learning and knowing in designing activities which responded to practical problems of wiki use. Discussion is provided on the benefits of design based research, and in particular the interplay between teacher and learner that impacted on the design for students' collaborative learning.
Joining the dots
Authors: Vlachopoulos Panos , Wheeler Anne
Published: July 2024

Although there has been an increased interest in the use of electronic portfolios in higher education over the last five years, relatively little is known about the potential of such tools to support the development of higher order abilities for students, such as reflection, in a structured way that is suitable for assessment. This paper reports the findings from a small-scale research which sets out to compare the outcomes of reflective assignments in two cohorts of participants in a Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice in Higher Education in the UK. Participants in the programme were asked to submit reflective accounts using an e-portfolio system as part of their formal assessment. One cohort completed the assessment using some generic guidelines of how to reflect and construct an e-portfolio page without a given template or structure, whereas another cohort was given a specific template with clear assessment criteria to gauge the assembly of their reflections. The authors, who are also tutors in the programme, analysed the submitted reflections following open coding procedures. The analysis found a tendency for the reflection in the first cohort to be merely descriptive without progressing to speculating objectively about answers to relevant analytical questions about the process involved in the ability under scrutiny. In contrast the assignments of cohort two were found to be more insightful in terms of assimilating random bits of materials, thoughts and self-questions into complete reflective accounts. These findings bring some evidence to support and indeed promote a more structured approach to reflective practice, which can be further enhanced through a carefully created e-portfolio template and associated assessment criteria.
Keywords: reflective practice, e-portfolios, assessment criteria, templates
Creating socially inclusive online learning environments in higher education
Authors: Thomas Lisa Kay , Herbert James
Published: July 2024

The expansion of higher education across the broader Australian population has led to a more diverse student population than ever before. While research in the Australian context has focussed on support for some traditionally underrepresented students in a face-to-face learning context, how to enhance participation and success of these groups in online education has remained relatively unexplored. This paper presents the rationale and approach of a study investigating the challenges of students from traditionally underrepresented groups in online higher education (i.e. low SES, first in family, indigenous, disability, mature age, primary caregivers, remote and regional students, international, English as a second language), and approaches that can enhance the learning experience for these students. As a work in progress the research will draw on student and staff perspectives to develop and disseminate principles and practices for effective, socially inclusive online teaching.
Technology, identity and the creative artist
Authors: Rowley Jennifer , Bennett Dawn
Published: July 2024

Most tertiary students dream about their futures at some time during their studies, and the creation of a portfolio can play an important role in the formation of future identity. In today's culture, technology is rapidly expanding and changing and our society is becoming progressively more networked, digitilised and globalised. Teaching and learning processes are affected by technological developments. and the portfolio has been modified to utilise this technology (Penny & Kinslow, 2006). The process of developing electronic portfolios promoted a technology-enriched environment for creative arts students to cultivate their learning and knowledge. This paper reports from an OLT (formerly ALTC) funded project at its mid-way point. The project is introducing ePortfolios to students through existing curriculum in the creative and performing arts at four universities in Australia. The project forms part of continuing work to research practices in technology supported teaching and learning.
Exploring Connected Learning Spaces in Teacher Education
Authors: Perry Rachel , Pressick-Kilborn Kimberley , Kearney Matthew
Published: July 2024

This paper reports on outcomes from a study that explored how connected learning spaces, mediated by videoconference technology, enabled real-world engagement in pre-service teacher education. Student teachers in drama and science education participated in the study, which involved varied connections with school children and their classroom teachers. Key themes that emerged were underpinned by a consideration of authentic learning: student teachers' observations of teacher practices; enactment of multiple roles; and exposure to diverse and timely feedback. Implications for the design of discipline specific on-campus activities are considered in relation to how they inform effective integration of videoconference technology for real-world, professional engagement in teacher education.
Engaging online students through the gamification of learning materials
Authors: McGrath Naomi , Bayerlein Leopold
Published: July 2024

The benefits of gamification in learning and instructional design to help engage and improve student learning online are investigated in this paper. The use of scenario-based learning and alternate reality gaming (ARG) are identified as key representations for improving user engagement, productivity and help shift away from classroom based learning activities towards fully self-paced and collaborative online activities. The paper outlines the reasoning behind, and the advantages of, using scenario-based and alternate reality gaming as an instructional tool in tertiary online education.
Designing contemporary music courses for the 21st century musician
Authors: Jacka Lisa , Hill Matthew
Published: July 2024

The landscape has already changed for the music industry in the way that music is created, performed and distributed. Higher education courses in music, including contemporary music, are abundant but in many cases are not preparing students for the 21st century music industry. Innovative technology is pushing the boundaries of what live performance in music actually entails. Technology such as virtual worlds is opening up avenues for greater control by the musician in relation to design of performance spaces and ability to attract global audiences. The potential for the exploration of virtual worlds by musicians to promote appropriate career development skills is discussed. Technical, organisational and motivational issues are also raised. Problems and possibilities associated with the initial running of performances in a virtual world reveal the capacity of higher education to implement live music performance in virtual worlds as part of their music courses.
Use of Echo360 generated materials and its impact on class attendance
Authors: Fei Jiangang , Mather Carey , Elmer Shandell , Allan Christopher , Chin Christopher , Chandler Leah
Published: July 2024

Echo360 lecture capture system has become widely used in Australian universities. However, there are concerns about how Echo360 generated materials are used by students and the effects of its use on student learning. The paper draws on data from an inter-disciplinary project that aimed to investigate the role of Echo360 lecture capture system on learning and teaching at the University of Tasmania. Initial findings showed that the majority of respondents used Echo360 generated materials to help them better understand face-to-face lectures, review notes, prepare for assignments and examinations, rather than using the materials as an alternative to attending lectures. Contrary to some published findings, this study found that the availability of Echo360 generated materials did not necessary result in low class attendance. Over 86 per cent of respondents still considered face-to-face lectures to be of high value and attendance was necessary to promote their learning.
Improving retention in first-year mathematics using learning analytics
Authors: Faridhan Yasmin Erika , Loch Birgit , Walker Lyndon
Published: July 2024

Despite the importance of mathematical skills in quantitative disciplines, high failure rates in first- year university mathematics subjects have been observed in many parts of the world. Mathematics support provisions are established in many tertiary institutions in order to assist at- risk students to master and pass mathematics subjects. However, while a significant amount of data is being collected on students (e.g. entry scores, backgrounds), their behaviour (e.g. access of support services, engagement with online resources) and their performance (e.g. in assignments, tests), not much analysis is currently done with this data to predict a student's chances of success, and to better guide the services of mathematics support centres and target intervention procedures. This paper reviews relevant literature and describes a proposed research project to improve retention in first-year mathematics using a learning analytics approach.
Anomalía de Jordans en síndrome de Chanarin-Dorfman
Authors: Sánchez-Cortés Jorge , Gabaldó-Barrios Xavier
Published: July 2024

Objetivos

El síndrome de Chanarin-Dorfman es un síndrome raro de herencia autosómica recesiva cuya prevalencia no supera los 130 casos en el mundo.

Caso clínico

Paciente de 4 años afecto de síndrome ictiosiforme eritemato-descamativo generalizado desde los primeros días del nacimiento. En el informe de laboratorio destacó hipertransaminemia persistente en el tiempo. Entre otras pruebas complementarias, se realizó el frotis de sangre periférica (SP), revelando la presencia de múltiples vacuolas citoplasmáticas en el interior de los leucocitos polimorfonucleares (PMN) y plaquetas. Las lesiones ictiosiformes junto con la presencia de vacuolas lipídicas en los PMN de SP son signos compatibles con síndrome de Chanarin-Dorfman. El diagnóstico se confirmó mediante secuenciación genética.

Conclusiones

El síndrome de Chanarin-Dorfman está caracterizado por una mutación del gen CGI-58, el cual está implicado en el catabolismo de los triglicéridos de cadena larga almacenados en gotas lipídicas citoplasmáticas. La anomalía de Jordans es un rasgo congénito caracterizado por la presencia de abundantes vacuolas en la serie granulocítica debido a defectos en el metabolismo lipídico. En este síndrome, los triglicéridos de cadena larga se depositan en los tejidos produciendo principalmente manifestaciones dermatológicas controlables mediante la restricción de los mismos en la dieta.
Between Event and Object. Rhythms of Experience in Whitehead
Authors: Kong Aránguiz Felipe
Published: July 2024

This article seeks to clarify the role of the notion of rhythm in Whitehead’s philosophy, considering the mediating character it has between the order of events and that of objects. Deleuze and Harman, when commenting on Whitehead’s ontological system, have highlighted the value of events and objects, respectively. Here, we pretend to elucidate the limits of these readings and give relevance to the category between both planes, which is rhythm. This concepts evolve from a naturalistic view to a more metaphysical conception in Whitehead’s later work, and its applications go from science to education and aesthetics. Thus, rhythm can be understood as a complex that has an eventual face and an objectual face, internally defining itself as a system of contrasts that mobilizes creation and intensity through time. This rhythmic process of creation leads us to think a poetics of experience, considering its aesthetic and compositional nature.
The Artist and the Community: The Subversion of the Nude
Authors: Skagestad Peter
Published: July 2024

Collingwood’s concept of corruption of consciousness is introduced, followed by an extended example from art history. While the typical Renaissance nude enabled, or even encouraged, corruption of consciousness on the part of the male spectator, the nudes by Goya and Manet led the viewer to confront his disowned feelings, thus serving as a medicine for the corruption of consciousness. Finally, I examine the role of corruption of consciousness in the treatment of antisemitism in Elia Kazan’s 1947 film Gentleman’s Agreement.
Effects of different decaffeination methods on caffeine contents, physicochemical, and sensory properties of coffee
Authors: Shofinita Dian , Lestari Dianika , Purwadi Ronny , Sumampouw Giovanni A. , Gunawan Karen C. , Ambarwati Sekar A. , Achmadi Amarthya B. , Tjahjadi Jason T.
Published: July 2024

Coffee consumption could provide various benefits for human health, but also could contribute to several health problems. The growing trend of coffee consumption has created a rising demand for decaffeinated coffee that is safe for consumers with low caffeine tolerance. Decaffeination process, however, can result in the alteration of several properties of coffee which affect overall coffee taste. This review discussed current decaffeination methods such as water decaffeination, solvent decaffeination, supercritical decaffeination, and biodecaffeination which includes their mechanisms, benefits, and drawbacks as well as their effect in the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of coffee. Solvent decaffeination has showed potential improvements in the future such as the incorporation of membrane and ultrasonic technology. In addition, the mathematical model for caffeine diffusion has been arranged according to Fick’s second law of diffusion, based upon spherical and rectangular coordinates with several assumptions. Further research should be aimed to maintain the properties of coffee after decaffeination process. Furthermore, utilizing new solvents that are safe and non-toxic will potentially be favorable research in the development of decaffeination methods in the future.
Voluminous hiatal hernias – the role of robotic surgery
Authors: Dosch Michel , Chevallay Mickael , Jung Minoa K. , Mönig Stefan
Published: July 2024

Robotic surgery has become increasingly prevalent in UGI surgery over the last decade, particularly for treating hiatal hernias. Voluminous hiatal hernias, defined as the herniation of 30–50 % of the stomach into the thorax, often require surgical intervention due to associated dysphagia and potential severe complications. Given the challenges of repairing voluminous hiatal hernias, especially in elderly and fragile patients, the surgical technique should be optimal. Robotic surgery affords excellent visualization, allowing high mediastinal dissection and precise hiatus reconstruction. Despite the clear technical advantages, it remains to be demonstrated if the robotic approach matches the outcomes of conventional laparoscopic techniques. We review here the fundamentals of hiatal hernia surgery and describe our surgical technique using the da Vinci Xi robot to operate voluminous hiatal hernias. Additionally, we performed a systematic research analysis and selected recent publications focusing on robotic surgery for voluminous hiatal hernias. Recent studies report comparable complication rates, recurrence, and hospital stay lengths between robotic and laparoscopy surgery. Initial robotic procedures had longer operative times, which decreased with surgeon experience. Most of the studies were observational and retrospective, reporting the experience of a single center. Robotic surgery appears to be a viable option with similar complications rates to laparoscopic surgery under optimized conditions. Current literature supports the broader adoption of robotic surgery for voluminous hiatal hernias. However, prospective randomized studies are needed to further validate its use.
Reflection length at infinity in hyperbolic reflection groups
Authors: Lotz Marco
Published: July 2024

In a discrete group generated by hyperplane reflections in the 𝑛-dimensional hyperbolic space, the reflection length of an element is the minimal number of hyperplane reflections in the group that suffices to factor the element.
For a Coxeter group that arises in this way and does not split into a direct product of spherical and affine reflection groups, the reflection length is unbounded.
The action of the Coxeter group induces a tessellation of the hyperbolic space.
After fixing a fundamental domain, there exists a bijection between the tiles and the group elements.
We describe certain points in the visual boundary of the 𝑛-dimensional hyperbolic space for which every neighbourhood contains tiles of every reflection length.
To prove this, we show that two disjoint hyperplanes in the 𝑛-dimensional hyperbolic space without common boundary points have a unique common perpendicular.
Personalized resource recommendation method of student online learning platform based on LSTM and collaborative filtering
Authors: Zhang Zhenpeng
Published: July 2024

Online education resources are more and more abundant, which brings some challenges to learners’ personalized selection. How to provide personalized recommendation services from massive resources according to the needs of learners has gradually become the focus of scholars’ research. Therefore, this article improves the traditional collaborative filtering recommendation algorithm and constructs a personalized recommendation model of an online learning platform based on a long-term memory network and collaborative filtering. First, the stack noise reduction autoencoder combined with auxiliary information is used to extract the user potential vector, and the project potential vector is extracted by using the short-duration memory network and the attention mechanism. Then, the double attribute scoring matrix is used to divide the attributes, and the backpropagation network is used to predict the scores. Through the experimental analysis, the hit rate and recall rate of the model constructed by the research institute are 0.7548 and 0.7247, respectively, and the cumulative gain of normalized loss and running time are 0.3385 and 2.72 s, respectively. This model can effectively make up for the defects of the traditional algorithm caused by cold start and sparse score data and provide more effective and high-quality learning resource recommendations for students.
Ovarian hyperthecosis in adolescent females: two case reports and a review of the literature
Authors: Angley Eleanor , Vollenhoven Beverley , White Mary
Published: July 2024

Objectives

Ovarian hyperthecosis (OHT) is a rare cause of severe hyperandrogenism in the adolescent age group. We describe two case reports, and present an approach to management in this age group based on a review of the literature.

Case presentation

Patient A presented at age 13 years with a 2 year history of androphonia and hirsuitism. Her testosterone level was elevated at 8.3 nmol/L, and there was marked enlargement of her ovaries bilaterally. There were no focal adrenal or ovarian lesions identified on imaging. She was treated with a gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist and spironolactone with biochemical and clinical improvement. Patient B presented at age 14 years with secondary amenorrhoea, and a 2 year history of androphonia, hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia. Her testosterone level was 12 nmol/L, and a pelvic ultrasound revealed numerous follicles in each ovary which were otherwise normal in size. She was managed with GnRH agonist initially, and now continues on a combined oral contraceptive pill.

Conclusions

Ovarian hyperthecosis needs to be considered in pre-menopausal women presenting with severe hyperandrogenism, after exclusion of androgen-producing adrenal and ovarian tumours. The principles of management in this age group are gonadotropin suppression and hormone replacement.
Comprehensive review of surface contamination in nuclear waste waters: identification, quantification, and mitigation strategies
Authors: Chenniappan Thiagarajan , Devarajan Yuvarajan
Published: July 2024

The safety and reliability of nuclear facilities hinge critically on addressing metallic surface contamination in nuclear waste waters. This contamination poses significant hazards to the environment, human health, and the structural integrity of equipment. Key contaminants include heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and mercury from industrial processes, and radioactive isotopes like uranium, plutonium, and cesium, which present severe radiological risks due to their formation during nuclear reactions and fuel cycles. Corrosive chemicals further exacerbate the problem by promoting the accumulation of rust and other metallic compounds. Additionally, organic contaminants from equipment leaks and microbiological elements, including fungi and bacteria, can form biofilms that accelerate the corrosion process. The objective of this review is to evaluate the various techniques used to identify and quantify these contaminants on metal surfaces, such as surface sampling and microbiological analysis. By implementing appropriate mitigation measures based on these findings, it is possible to reduce risks and ensure the safety and operational integrity of nuclear plants. This comprehensive assessment aims to provide a framework for enhancing contamination management practices in nuclear facilities.
The crystal structure of pyrrolidin-1-yl pivalate, C9H13NO4
Authors: Bogdanov Ivan P. , Stammler Hans-Georg , Tzvetkov Nikolay T.
Published: July 2024

C9H13NO4, orthorhombic, P212121 (no. 19), a = 5.8406(1) Å, b = 7.0840(1) Å, c = 24.3697(3) Å, V = 1,008.29(3) Å3, Z = 4, Rgt
(F) = 0.0148, wRref
(F
2) = 0.0381, T = 100.0(1) K.
TFEB/3 Govern Repair Schwann Cell Generation and Function Following Peripheral Nerve Injury
Authors: Patel Akash A. , Kim Hyukmin , Ramesh Raghu , Marquez Anthony , Faraj Moler M. , Antikainen Henri , Lee Andrew S. , Torres Adriana , Khawaja Imran M. , Heffernan Corey , Bonder Edward M. , Maurel Patrice , Svaren John , Son Young-Jin , Dobrowolski Radek , Kim Haesun A.
Published: July 2024

TFEB and TFE3 (TFEB/3), key regulators of lysosomal biogenesis and autophagy, play diverse roles depending on cell type. This study highlights a hitherto unrecognized role of TFEB/3 crucial for peripheral nerve repair. Specifically, they promote the generation of progenitor-like repair Schwann cells after axonal injury. In Schwann cell-specific TFEB/3 double knock-out mice of either sex, the TFEB/3 loss disrupts the transcriptomic reprogramming that is essential for the formation of repair Schwann cells. Consequently, mutant mice fail to populate the injured nerve with repair Schwann cells and exhibit defects in axon regrowth, target reinnervation, and functional recovery. TFEB/3 deficiency inhibits the expression of injury-responsive repair Schwann cell genes, despite the continued expression of c-jun, a previously identified regulator of repair Schwann cell function. TFEB/3 binding motifs are enriched in the enhancer regions of injury-responsive genes, suggesting their role in repair gene activation. Autophagy-dependent myelin breakdown is not impaired despite TFEB/3 deficiency. These findings underscore a unique role of TFEB/3 in adult Schwann cells that is required for proper peripheral nerve regeneration.
W poszukiwaniu efektywnego i optymalnego opodatkowania spółek: CIT estoński
Authors: Guziejewska Beata ,   Uniwersytet Łódzki, Witczak Izabela ,   Uniwersytet Łódzki
Published: July 2024

Purpose – The study provides a multidimensional assessment of the Estonian CIT regime and its ability to promote investments in Poland. The key feature of the Estonian CIT as an alternative to ‘traditional’ CIT is that taxpayers who withhold corporate profits to invest or strengthen reserves are not required to pay it on an ongoing basis. The Estonian CIT involves fewer obligations for taxpayers, but companies must meet special conditions to be eligible for it. Research method – The study uses a qualitative research methodology. Its main elements are a critical analysis of legislative acts, a review of tax literature, and a process of deduction. Conclusions are drawn based on existing tax theory studies and an analysis of relevant laws and their preliminary effects. Results – The Estonian CIT regime offers numerous benefits to companies. Most of its advantages arise from the amended corporate income tax act, which introduced numerous modifications to the Estonian CIT and clarified its rules. In 2022, almost 7500 companies chose this form of taxation, as it was found to better address corporate needs. Although the Estonian CIT has not been in place long enough to determine if it can significantly accelerate the rate of investment, because of the large number of restrictions, requirements, and complicated tax rules it involves, its role as an investment leverage for the Polish economy is questionable. Originality / value / implications / recommendations – The study explores the use of taxes in an economy under globalisation, as well as deglobalisation. In the latter case, after the crisis caused by the pandemic and war in Ukraine, an economic policy using the tax system will become necessary.
Perspektywy przedsiębiorstw niefinansowych widziane oczami przedsiębiorców
Authors:   Uniwersytet w Białymstoku, Wnorowski Henryk
Published: July 2024

Purpose – The aim of this article is to present Polish non-financial enterprises in 2023 against the background of previous years, as seen by the entrepreneurs themselves in surveys completed for the purposes of rapid monitoring of the National Bank of Poland. The author of the study has set himself the task of selecting, interpreting and commenting on selected measures and factors of business activity, as well as the characteristics that make up the landscape of microeconomic activity in Poland in 2023. Research method – The article uses a critical analysis of subject literature, historical analysis, and a comparative analysis of non-financial enterprises operating in Poland. Results – Both the economic forecasts formulated before the start of 2023, as well as the results and partial assessments made during this year, suggested that it would be very difficult, perhaps even crisis-like, for economic activity at the microeconomic level in Poland, as well as in most other countries. Hard data is not yet available, but the survey shows that the corporate sector in Our Country has coped quite well with external supply shocks generated mainly by the war in Ukraine. Polish companies avoided recession and the so-called soft landing scenario came true. Originality / value / implications / recommendations – The main advantages of this article lie in the topicality of the issues discussed and the relative comprehensiveness of the picture of Polish enterprises in 2023. Finally, an important issue is showing the relationship between what is happening at the microeconomic level and the prosperity of the macroeconomic sphere.
Sztuczna inteligencja w procesie edukacji
Authors:   Uniwersytet w Białymstoku, Zalewska-Bochenko Agnieszka
Published: July 2024

Purpose – The article explores the dynamic technological development of contemporary society, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI) in education. It examines how the implementation of AI is transforming the educational process, making it more accessible, flexible, and efficient. The article highlights the challenges, including ethical ones, brought by the integration of AI in education. It presents existing tools that utilize AI in teaching and inspires reflection on its potential in shaping future generations’ education. Research method – An integrated research approach was employed, combining descriptive, comparative, and expository analysis methods to ensure a thorough and multi‑faceted understanding of the role and potential of artificial intelligence in education. Additionally, to obtain a comprehensive picture of current trends, a desk research method was used, analyzing existing data and literature. The discussions utilized inductive reasoning, allowing for the drawing of general conclusions from observed data. Results – Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize teaching and learning, requiring educational systems to rapidly adapt to changing technologies and modify current educational practices, which will significantly impact the future of teaching. Originality / value / implications / recommendations – The article contributes to the discussion on the role of AI in education, encouraging reflection on its long‑term impact on the education of future generations. It emphasizes the need to introduce AI‑based innovations in the educational sector as a means to develop future skills.
Lokys. Iš prancūzų kalbos vertė Ramutė Ramunienė
Authors: Merimee Prosper
Published: July 2024

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Nusikaltimų retorika Lietuvos politiniame diskurse
Authors: Dobryninas Aleksandras
Published: July 2024

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A multi-layer electro elastic drive for micro and nano robotics
Authors: SM Afonin
Published: July 2024

A multi-layer electro elastic drive of robotics is used in adaptive optics of compound telescope, scanning microscopy, interferometry and nanotechnology. For micro and nano robotics a multi-layer electro elastic drive is applied. The parametric model of a multi-layer electro elastic drive is determined. Its functions and matrix deformations are founded. The parameters of the multi-layer longitudinal PZT drive are determined.
Fitness Tracker Data Analytics
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Bychkov Oleksii S. , Gezerdava Oleksandr V. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Dukhnovska Kseniia K. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kovtun Oksana I. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Leshchenko Olga O. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Published: July 2024

The health status of patients is recorded in various sources, such as medical records, portable devices (smart watches, fitness trackers, etc.), forming a characteristic current health status of patients. The goal of the study was the development of medical card software for the analysis of data from fitness bracelets. This will provide an opportunity to collect data for further use of cluster analysis and improvement of the functionality and accuracy of medical monitoring. The object of the study is the use of linear regression to analyze and predict heart rate based on data collected using fitness bracelets. In order to solve this problem, an information system was developed that uses linear regression to analyze the effect of parameters such as Very Active Distance, Fairly Active Minutes, and Calories on the heart rate (Value). Training and validation were performed on data from fitness bracelets. The results confirm the effectiveness of linear regression in predicting heart rate based on the parameters of fitness bracelets. The accuracy of the model was compared under the conditions of aggregation and without it, which allows us to draw conclusions about the optimal conditions for using linear regression for the analysis of fitness data. The study proves the adequacy of the obtained results according to the Student’s criterion. The calculated Student’s t test is 1.31, with the critical test ¾ 2.62. Which proves the adequacy of the developed model. The results of the study confirm that the linear regression model is an effective tool for individual monitoring and optimization of physical activity based on data from fitness bracelets. It is worth considering that the use of linear regression has its limitations and is not always the best choice for complex nonlinear dependencies. In such cases, other machine learning methods may need to be considered.
Improving Antibiotic Stewardship in a Pediatric Long-term Care Facility
Authors: Safarians Gevick , Guo Rong , Weiss Irwin K. , Lin James A.
Published: July 2024

OBJECTIVES

Antimicrobial stewardship is little studied in pediatric long-term care facilities. We sought to determine whether empirical ciprofloxacin for febrile respiratory illnesses could be safely reduced in our pediatric long-term care facility.

METHODS

All patients living in the 45-bed facility were included. A 1-year educational intervention for antimicrobial stewardship was implemented. Days of ciprofloxacin therapy, infections, microbiology, hospitalizations, other antibiotic use, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridioides difficile infections, and mortality were recorded at regular intervals retrospectively from 5 years before intervention and prospectively for 8 years after intervention. Data were analyzed using statistical process control charts.

RESULTS

A majority of patients had tracheostomy tubes (96%) and ventilator dependence (58%). Ciprofloxacin use declined by 76% (17 to 4 days/1000 facility patient days). Antibiotic prescriptions for bacterial tracheitis decreased by 89% (38 to 4 courses per 6-month period). No increases in positive blood or urine cultures, hospitalizations, or need for hospital antibiotics were observed.

CONCLUSIONS

An antimicrobial stewardship intervention in a pediatric long-term care facility led to decreases in ciprofloxacin use, bacterial tracheitis diagnoses, and overall antibiotic use without increasing negative outcomes.
Language to Support Dignity for Children With Advanced Cancer and Their Families
Authors: Humphrey Carolyn , Mehler Shoshana , O’Bryan Sarra , Silverstein Allison , Mali Nidhi , Baker Justin N. , Mack Jennifer W. , Kaye Erica C.
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

Conversations about dignity are fundamental to person-centered care in pediatrics, yet practical language strategies to promote and support dignity remain understudied. To address this gap, we aimed to identify and characterize language used by pediatric oncologists to recognize and affirm dignity across advancing illness.

METHODS

In this longitudinal prospective study, we audio-recorded serial disease reevaluation encounters between pediatric oncologists, children with cancer, and families across 24 months or until the child’s death. Using a hybrid deductive–inductive qualitative approach, we defined dignity language a priori on the basis of existing descriptions of dignity in the literature and then conducted a content analysis to refine the definition specific to pediatric cancer care before coding serial medical encounters. Thematic frequencies were reported by using descriptive statistics.

RESULTS

A total of 91 discussions at timepoints of disease progression were audio-recorded for 36 patients and their families. No dignity language was identified in nearly half (45%) of “bad news” encounters, and the time spent by the oncologist engaging in dignity language represented a minority (<7%) of overall recorded dialogue. Within coded dialogue, we characterized 3 key themes upholding dignity language (empowerment, autonomy, respect).

CONCLUSIONS

Opportunities exist to improve dignity communication in childhood cancer, and the authors propose a conceptual model (“Lend an EAR”) to guide dignity-based communication in pediatric cancer. Future research should emphasize patient and parent perspectives on language to support dignity for children with advanced cancer, with stakeholder-driven refinement of the Lend an EAR model before integration and testing in communication skills training programs.
Percepções de adolescentes acerca da coparentalidade dos pais: Conversações em grupo focal
Authors: Pereira Mosmann Clarisse , Batista da Costa Crístofer , Silveira de Oliveira Juliana , Cunha Schneider Mariana
Published: July 2024

A coparentalidade é um subsistema familiar associado ao adequado desenvolvimento dos filhos, sua relevância tem levado pesquisadores a investigarem-no sob diferentes perspectivas. O presente estudo buscou compreender a percepção de adolescentes, membros de famílias nucleares e separadas, sobre as características da coparentalidade dos pais. Participaram da pesquisa dezenove adolescentes, meninos e meninas, provenientes de três escolas da rede pública de ensino do estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Os adolescentes responderam um questionário sociodemográfico e participaram de um grupo focal. Foram realizadas análises descritivas e análise de conteúdo por meio da qual foram organizadas três categorias, cooperação, conflito e triangulação coparental. Os resultados indicaram que os adolescentes percebem a dinâmica familiar e são impactados diretamente pelas características, positivas e negativas, da interação entre os pais, tanto nas famílias nucleares como nas separadas. Portanto, mostra-se necessário desenvolver estratégias para trabalhar com as diferentes configurações familiares focalizando a coparentalidade, subsistema acessível à realização de intervenções e protetivo ao desenvolvimento dos filhos.
Analysis of the main parameters affecting the rate of consumption in sunflower spraying
Authors: Tihanov G.
Published: July 2024

Abstract. Analysis of the consumption rate when spraying sunflower with a self-propelled sprayer Horsch Leeb 5.300 VN has been made. By using data from the Horsch Telematics system, data have been downloaded from which the actual operating speed of the self-propelled sprayer during spraying has been determined. The consumption rate per hectare of 200 l/ha has been studied and the factors that cause the fluctuation in the set consumption rate for spraying have been determined. The set spray pressure value has been found to vary from 1.53 to 4.57 bar. Analysis of the sprinkling height of the working solution onto the plants has been presented, which is quite small - 40 cm on average. This is quite possible because there is a 4-2 distribution of sprinklers, i.e. 4 /four/ sprinklers at a distance of 50 cm from each other and 2 /two/ intermediate sprinklers at a distance of 25 cm. This allows the boom wings to drop as low as possible to the plant during spraying. Analysis of the performance indicators of the self-propelled sprayer has been made. It can be seen that upon entering the field, the sprayer had been spraying at an operating speed of 11.57 km/h and the set pressure had been 4.76 bar, and at the time of visualization, it was lower - 4.43 bar. When spraying inside the field, the sprayer sprayed at 20-25 km/h, fully complying with the spraying consumption rate with 99% accuracy. We also have perfect consumption rate compliance and automatic pressure and sprinkler regulation.
The Nurcu Movement and Tafsir Risale-i Nur: Formation of Muslim Identity in the Midst of Modernization
Authors: Khamami Akhmad Rizqon
Published: July 2024

This article discusses the Nurcu movement and Risale-i Nur amidst the process of modernization during Republican Turkey. The atheistic science adopted during the modernization absorbed Said Nursi’s concern. In attacking the philosophy of materialism and atheism, he resorted to an attempt to interpret the Qur'an, namely Risale-i Nur. Through the Risale-i Nur, a group of Said Nursi's followers came together into a social movement, which is known as the Nurcu movement. This article aims to reveal how Said Nursi faced modernity and posited the Nurcu movement in the midst of modernity. This research used a content analysis approach to the works written by Said Nursi, especially Risale-i Nur, as the main data, and supplementary data were gathered from studies conducted by scholars concerning Said Nursi, Risale-i Nur, and the Nurcu movement. In addition, reading on the intellectual context surrounding the emergence of Risale-i nur becomes a tool to comprehend the content of Risale-i Nur and the thoughts of the author. This research found that with the presence of Risale-i Nur, the followers of Said Nursi's teachings make Risale-i Nur a marker of group identity bringing with them tasks to seize science and modernity. Said Nursi's work is a modernist kind of interpretation of the Quran. Thus, in the midst of modernization and secularization in Turkey, Risale-i Nur offers Muslims an identity.