bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGEMBANGAN PRODUK KRIPIK DENGAN METODE QUALITY FUNCTION DEPLOYMENT PADA USAHA KECIL MENENGAH (UKM) MAKMUR ABADI DI KABUPATEN CIAMIS
Authors: Hilman Maman , Ningrat R Gamar Pratama
Published: August 2023

Usaha Kecil Menengah Makmur Abadi Kabupaten Ciamis merupakan salah satu UKM di Kabupaten Ciamis yang memproduksi makanan ringan Kripik. Penjualan produk yang dihasilkan belum memenuhi harapan. Hal ini diduga disebabkan oleh keadaan produk yang masih sederhana, baik bentuk maupun kemasannnya. Oleh karena itu pengembangan produk perlu dilakukan agar produk dapat diterima oleh konsumen dengan baik.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui atribut-atribut produk yang diinginkan konsumen dan mengembangkan produk kripik agar sesuai dengan harapan konsumen.. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Metode Quality Function Deployment (QFD) untuk menganalisis atribut-atribut yang diprioritaskan untuk input dalam pengembangan produk kripik . Luaran penelitian ini adalah berupa HaKi dan Publikasi pada Buku Ber- ISBN.

Hasil Penelitian diperoleh 10 atribut produk yang diinginkan oleh konsumen. Atribut tersebut diinterpretasikan melalui 9 parameter teknis di House of Quality (HOQ) untuk kemasan Kripik Makmur Abadi, dan 10 atribut produk untuk Kripik. Berdasarkan analisis prioritas, UKM Makmur Abadi  akan melakukan keputusan bisnisnya untuk mengembangkan produk Kripik  yang diharapkan dapat meningkatkan total penjualan.
Pancreatite aguda grave
Authors: Lopes Amanda Brandão , Amaral Luis Henrique Souto do , Bernardes Laura Simões , Garcez Lincoln de Oliveira , Schelini José Renato , Lopes Nara Cristina Mendes , Teixeira Igor Goes , Silveira José Elias Costa da , Barbosa Stella Pires Amorim , Sales Isadora Duarte
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: Abordar a pancreatite aguda com ênfase em sua forma grave. Revisão bibliográfica: A Pancreatite Aguda (PA) é uma doença inflamatória do pâncreas gerada pela ativação inadequada das enzimas pancreáticas e liberação de uma série de citocinas inflamatórias. A pancreatite possui diversas etiologias, sendo as mais comuns a doença litiásica biliar e a ingestão abusiva de álcool. Possui apresentação clínica variável podendo se estender desde um quadro leve até um quadro grave com necrose do órgão e de tecidos adjacentes, sendo esta forma potencialmente fatal. O diagnóstico é clínico, podendo ser utilizados também exames laboratoriais e de imagem para confirmação e acompanhamento da doença. Existem diversas formas de classificação da pancreatite, sendo atualmente a mais utilizada a classificação com base nos critérios de Atlanta. O tratamento varia conforme o grau de gravidade da doença, podendo ser apenas clínico até cirúrgico nos casos mais complexos. Considerações finais: O diagnóstico precoce e classificação adequada da doença são dois pontos fundamentais no manejo do paciente, com o objetivo de estabelecer o melhor tratamento para cada caso, evitando ao máximo um desfecho desfavorável para o doente.
Validação de cartilha educativa sobre segurança para pacientes hospitalizados
Authors: Santos Jennifer Ribeiro , Mendoza Isabel Yovana Quispe , Couto Braulio Roberto Gonçalves Marinho , Guimarães Gilberto Lima , Spagnol Carla Aparecida , Goveia Vania Regina
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: Validar o conteúdo da cartilha educativa intitulada Pacientes pela Segurança do Paciente hospitalizado. Métodos: Estudo metodológico para validação de cartilha que obedeceu às seguintes etapas: revisão do conteúdo, organização dos itens para avaliação, estruturação do instrumento, opinião dos especialistas, validação de conteúdo pelo Índice de Validade de Conteúdo (IVC) que permite a classificação de relevância do conteúdo por item e expressa a proporção de concordância entre juízes. Participaram da etapa de validação nove juízas. Considerou-se o índice igual ou superior a 0,80 como desejável para a validação de conteúdo.  Resultados: A cartilha foi avaliada positivamente por nove juízas, e obteve Scale-Level Content Validity Index (S-IVC) = 0,95 resultante da proporção de itens avaliados como relevante e muito relevante, evidenciando a relevância do conteúdo. A cartilha passou por um processo de revisão que contemplou as sugestões, tornando-a mais clara, objetiva e agradável à leitura. Conclusão: O material educativo foi validado e alcançou resultados satisfatórios quanto ao conteúdo, aparência e relevância do tema. Espera-se que a cartilha contribua para a promoção do conhecimento e incentivo à participação do paciente, bem como dos seus familiares em sua própria segurança.
Prevalence and associated factors with neck and low back pain in undergraduate students in a Brazilian University during the Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Amorim Andréia de , Ribeiro Fernanda Késia Pereira Gomes , Santos Jéssica Ágda dos , Brito Júlia Rocha , Resende Monique Alves de , Farinha Rebeca Carvalho Moreira , Silva Maria Beatriz Barbosa da , Mendes Felipe Augusto dos Santos , Leal Josevan Cerqueira
Published: August 2023

Objective: To analyze the prevalence and factors associated with neck and low back pain in undergraduate students at the University of Brasília (UnB), Brazil, during remote activities during the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: This is a descriptive and cross-sectional observational study carried out at a Brazilian university. Inclusion criteria: UnB students, of both genders, aged between 18 and 30 years who correctly answered a questionnaire and signed the consent form. Users were investigated for the presence of pain in one of these regions. Statistical analysis was performed using the IBM SPSS (Version 19.0.). The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee. Results: A total of 412 individual responses were collected, 23 people did not report pain, 155 people reported neck pain and 234 reported low back pain. Symptoms caused by variables such as low back pain and neck pain, such as being female and remaining in a sitting position with the neck prostrate facing screens, as well as their effects on the activities carried out.  Conclusion: Remote activities during the pandemic have been shown to have a negative impact on undergraduate students. Therefore, future research is needed to investigate these findings.
Perioperative perampanel administration for early seizure prophylaxis in brain tumor patients
Authors: Kusakabe Kosuke , Inoue Akihiro , Watanabe Hideaki , Nakamura Yawara , Nishikawa Masahiro , Ohtsuka Yoshihiro , Ogura Masahiro , Shigekawa Seiji , Taniwaki Mashio , Kitazawa Riko , Kunieda Takeharu
Published: August 2023

Background:

The efficacy of perioperative prophylactic antiepileptic drug therapy in “seizure-naïve” patients with brain tumor, including glioblastoma (GBM), remains controversial. This study investigated whether perampanel (PER) is effective and safe for preventing perioperative onset of epileptic seizures, so-called early seizure, in patients with brain tumors.

Methods:

Forty-five patients underwent tumor resection through craniotomy for a primary supratentorial brain tumor at Ehime University Hospital between April 2021 and July 2022. PER was administered from the 1st to the 6th day after surgery for seizure prophylaxis. Occurrence of early seizure, hematological toxicities, and various side effects were recorded on postoperative days 7 and 14. In addition, the clinical course of these patients was compared with 42 brain tumor patients under the same treatment protocol who received levetiracetam (LEV) for seizure prophylaxis between April 2017 and October 2018.

Results:

In 45 patients with brain tumor, including GBM, who received PER administration, no early seizures were identified within 7 days postoperatively. No adverse drug reactions such as hematological toxicity, liver or kidney dysfunction, or exanthematous drug eruption were observed in any cases. As side effects, somnolence was reported in 14 patients (31.1%), vertigo in 3 patients (6.7%), and headache in 3 patients (6.7%). Although somnolence and vertigo were difficult to assess in the case of intraparenchymal tumors, particularly GBM, these side effects were not identified in patients with extraparenchymal tumors such as meningiomas, epidermoid cysts, and pituitary adenomas. In addition, no significant differences were identified compared to patients who received LEV.

Conclusion:

The efficacy and safety of PER in preventing early seizures among patients with brain tumors were retrospectively evaluated. Perioperative administration of PER to patients with brain tumors may reduce the risk of early seizures without incurring serious side effects, showing no significant differences compared to patients who received LEV.
EVALUATING OF EFFICACY SEMANTIC SIMILARITY METHODS FOR COMPARISON OF ACADEMIC THESIS AND DISSERTATION TEXTS
Authors: Hassan Ramadan T. , Ahmed Nawzat S.
Published: August 2023

Detecting semantic similarity between documents is vital in natural language processing applications. One widely used method for measuring the semantic similarity of text documents is embedding, which involves converting texts into numerical vectors using various NLP methods. This paper presents a comparative analysis of four embedding methods for detecting semantic similarity in theses and dissertations , namely Term Frequency–Inverse Document Frequency, Document to Vector, Sentence Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers, and Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers with cosine similarity. The study used two datasets consisting of 27 documents from Duhok Polytechnic University and 100 documents from ProQuest.com. The texts from these documents were pre-processed to make them suitable for semantic similarity analysis. The evaluation of the methods was based on several metrics, including accuracy, precision, Recall, F1 score, and processing time. The results showed that the traditional method, TF-IDF, outperformed modern methods in embedding and detecting actual semantic similarity between documents, with processing time not exceeding a few seconds.
Efficient Cu-catalyzed intramolecular Heck-borylation of unactivated alkenes to boronated indolines
Authors: Liu Guodu , Fan Lin , Yan Xinlong , Li Changjiang , Cao Yuxue
Published: August 2023

Efficient Cu-catalyzed intramolecular Heck-borylation of alkenes was developed. Racemic and chiral boronated indolines were achieved by borarylation of alkenes with B2pin2 via simultaneous construction of C-C and C-B bonds by Cu/phosphine ligand system. With CuOAc and DPPE ligand, a series of 3-substituted borylated indoline derivatives were concisely synthesized in good to excellent yields in short time under mild conditions. Asymmetric synthesis was investigated by ligand screening, and the chiral 3-substituted borylated indoline was obtained in 80% yield and 80:20 er with (R,R)-MeDuphos. Application of 3-substituted borylated indolines has been demonstrated by a gram scale synthesis and further functionalization.
Active Learning of Neural Network Potentials for Rare Events
Authors: Jung Gang Seob , Choi Jong Youl , Lee Sangkeun
Published: August 2023

Atomistic simulation with machine learning-based potentials (MLPs) is an emerging tool for understanding materials' properties and behaviors and predicting novel materials. Neural network potentials (NNPs) are outstanding in this field as they have shown a comparable accuracy to ab initio electronic structure calculations for reproducing potential energy surfaces while being several orders of magnitude faster. However, such NNPs can perform poorly outside their training domain and often fail catastrophically in predicting rare events in molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. The rare events in atomistic modeling typically include chemical bond breaking/formation, phase transitions, and materials failure, which are critical for new materials design, synthesis, and manufacturing processes. In this study, we develop an automated active learning (AL) capability by combining NNPs and enhanced sampling methods for capturing rare events to derive NNPs for targeted applications. We develop a decision engine based on configurational similarity and uncertainty quantification (UQ), using data augmentation for effective AL loops to distinguish the informative data from enhanced sampled configurations, showing that the generated data set achieves an activation energy error of less than 1 kcal/mol. Furthermore, we have devised a strategy to alleviate training uncertainty within AL iterations through a carefully constructed data selection process that leverages an ensemble approach. Our study provides essential insight into the relationship between data and the performance of NNP for the rare event of bond breaking under mechanical loading. It highlights strategies for developing NNPs of broader materials and applications through active learning.
Highly Transparent, Yet Photoluminescent: 2D CdSe/CdS Nanoplatelet-Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework Composites Sensitive to Gas Adsorption
Authors: Klepzig Lars F. , Keppler Nils C. , Rudolph Dominik , Schaate Andreas , Behrens Peter , Lauth Jannika
Published: August 2023

In this work, thin composite films of zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) and colloidal two-dimensional (2D) CdSe/CdS nanoplatelet emitters with minimal scattering are formed by cycled growth and yield highly transparent coatings while retaining the strong and narrow photoluminescence of the nanoplatelets at 546 nm (FWHM: 25 nm) in a solid-state composite structure. The porous ZIF matrix acts as functional encapsulation for the nanoplatelet emitters which is shown by the adsorption of the guest molecules water and ethanol by the ZIF and sensed by a reversable change in the photoluminescence of the embedded nanoplatelets. Additionally, the transmittance of the composite films surpasses the values of uncoated glass substrates at UV-Vis wavelengths where the nanoplatelets show no absorption, rendering it a photoluminescent antireflective coating. The fast formation of smooth films without pre-polymerizing the colloidal nanoplatelet emitters provides a powerful tool for application-oriented photoluminescence-based gas sensing in the composites.
Site Isolated Rh(II) Metalloradicals Catalyze Olefin Hydrosilylation
Authors: Qiu Zihang , Deng Hao , Neumann Constanze N.
Published: August 2023

Rh(II) porphyrin complexes display pronounced metal-centered radical character and the ability to activate small molecules under mild conditions, but catalysis with Rh(II) porphyrins is extremely rare. In addition to facile dimerization, Rh(II) porphyrins readily engage in kinetically and thermodynamically facile reactions involving two Rh(II) centers to generate stable Rh(III)-X intermediates that obstruct turnover in thermal catalysis. Here we report site isolation of Rh(II) metalloradicals in a MOF host, which not only protects Rh(II) metalloradicals against dimerization, but also allows them to participate in thermal catalysis. Access to PCN-224 or PCN-222 in which the porphyrin linkers are fully metalated by Rh(II) in the absence of any accom-panying Rh(0) nanoparticles was achieved via the first direct MOF synthesis with a linker containing a transition-metal alkyl moiety, followed by Rh(III)–C bond photolysis.
Addressing Global Water Stress using Desalination and Atmospheric Water Harvesting: A Thermodynamic and Technoeconomic Perspective
Authors: Kocher Jordan , Menon Akanksha
Published: August 2023

Freshwater is a critical resource for many sectors of the economy, but excessive withdrawal of natural freshwater reserves has resulted in global water stress that is projected to impact 4 billion people by the end of this decade. Methods of artificially producing freshwater include desalination, which is a well-established technology in which water is extracted from a saline solution (typically seawater). Atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) is an alternate emerging approach in which water vapor is extracted from ambient air and condensed into freshwater. AWH has recently attracted attention for decentralized water production, but a comparative analysis of these different technologies using the same performance (kWh/m3) and cost metrics ($/m3) does not exist. Herein we develop the first thermodynamic and technoeconomic framework for clean water production that considers the population and water risk across all global locations. We find that AWH consumes more energy than practical desalination with subsequent water transport for roughly 90% of the global population, even when AWH operates under reversible (albeit impractical) operation. Furthermore, a practical AWH system is far more expensive (6× – 40× depending on the location and AWH technology used) than seawater desalination on a levelized cost of water (LCOW) basis, even after accounting for the costs associated with transporting desalinated water inland. The one exception is when water transport costs are increased by 5×, resulting in sorbent AWH becoming the lowest cost option for arid locations far from the coast (e.g., Sahara Desert). Our analysis framework informs cost and performance targets (material and system level design tradeoffs) for technology deployment that maximizes global impact.
Relación entre el sentido de vida y la salud mental en estudiantes universitarios hondureños
Authors: Zelaya Guardado Vilma Odessa
Published: August 2023

Existen varios estudios que han investigado la relación entre el sentido de vida y la salud mental, aunque muy pocos en estudiantes de educación superior, por lo que esta investigación examina la relación entre el sentido de vida y la salud mental en estudiantes universitarios hondureños. Se utilizó una muestra de 345 estudiantes de pregrado de la Universidad Católica de Honduras (UNICAH), campus San Pedro y San Pablo (SPSP) entre 18 y 45 años de edad, el 75.1 % correspondiente al sexo femenino y 24.9 % al masculino. La mayoría de los estudiantes se encuentran en los niveles inferiores del sentido de vida (pudiendo experimentar neurosis noógena, mostrar vacío existencial o estar en una zona de frustración: alarma y riesgo) y un 59.4 % manifiestan alteraciones psíquicas. Existe también una relación inversa significativa entre el sentido de vida y la salud mental, así como con sus respectivas dimensiones. La problemática evidenciada debe ser gestionada mediante un abordaje psicológico preventivo y correctivo.
Development of Stable Injectable Formulation by Freeze Drying Technique
Authors: K Rajni , Kalra Naresh , Dabas Hunny
Published: August 2023

Drug stability is a significant problem that affects drug quality. Freeze drying is one of the techniques that can be used to develop stable drugs. This paper presents a new technique for developing regular drugs by a freeze-drying process with the potential for various applications in and the pharmaceutical industry. This review aims to improve the current systems from unstable to stable by freeze drying technique. systems are dangerous, which leads to the degradation of the drug. The freeze-drying process can be used for sound systems. Characteristics of proteins and peptides are the primary concern of the pharmaceutical industry. Freeze drying provides a new, safe, and effective way to preserve these substances without refrigeration or freezing. In the pharmaceutical industry, many efforts have been made to improve current protein formulations for injection. A new technique called freeze drying is emerging as a potential solution. This paper will explore the characteristics of freeze-drying and its possibilities for developing stable drugs in more detail. Especially complex protein-based drugs present significant challenges to manufacturers because their stability is low, and they often have harsh conditions that need to be stored such as being kept frozen or cooled on ice at all times.
Evaluation of the total antioxidant capacity, total polyphenol content, and flavonoids content in ethanolic fruit extract of Raphia hookeri and determination of the correlation between the antioxidant effects and the phytochemical contents
Authors: J Akighir , O E Yakubu , C Imo , E Ojogbane , R I Owuna , J A Jato
Published: August 2023

In order to assess the total antioxidant capacity (TAC), total polyphenol content (TPC), and total flavonoid content (TFC) in ethanol fruit extract, as well as to ascertain the relationship between the antioxidant effects and phytochemical levels, this study looked at all three variables. 11 groups of 10 rats each were formed out of the experimental animals. All experimental subjects received a single intraperitoneal injection of aluminium chloride, 4.2 mg/kg body weight. Groups 4 and 5 received n-hexane fraction at 10 and 20 mg/kg b. w., respectively, whereas the other groups received various fractions and crude extracts of R. hookeri. Ethyl acetate fraction was given to groups 6 and 7 at doses of 10 and 20 mg/kg b. w. Aqueous fractions at 10 and 20 mg/kg b. w. were given to groups 8 and 9. While groups 10 and 11 got ethanolic crude extract daily for 21 days at doses of 200 mg/kg b. w. and 400 mg/kg b. w., respectively. All groups that were given AlCl3 - induced TBARS showed a significant (P 0.05) increase in vivo antioxidant activity. However, in the liver, kidney, and testes of all treatment groups, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activity considerably increased (P 0.05). This suggests that a significant portion of the antioxidant activity displayed by the ethanolic fruit extract of R. hookeri is due to flavonoids.
Short-Term Load Forecasting Using Fuzzy Logic Based Model: A Case Study of South Malwa Plateau
Authors: Шах Маниш , Агравал Рауль , Гадэ Свати
Published: August 2023

Работа энергетических компаний во многом зависит от прогнозирования краткосрочной нагрузки. Это повышает способность энергосистемы работать эффективно и стабильно. Спрос на электроэнергию в значительной степени зависит от нескольких независимых факторов, включая время года, температуру, дни недели и погоду. Точность прогноза важна для обеспечения надежного электроснабжения потребителей при сохранении финансового потенциала энергосистемы. В данной статье представлен обзор различных методов прогнозирования нагрузки и конкретный пример трехчасового прогнозирования краткосрочного спроса на основе нечеткой логики в регионе Индор. Для реализации краткосрочного прогнозирования нагрузки был использован набор инструментов нечеткой логики среды MATLAB. Для анализа используется метод дефаззификации типа Мамдани. Предложенная модель, основанная на системе нечеткого вывода, показывает, что максимальная процентная ошибка составила менее 2,5%. Эффективность предложенного подхода подтверждена на реальных данных компании Пасчима Кшетры Видьют Витаран Ко. Лтд. (MPPKVVCL) в городе Индор за март 2012 года. Эффективность модели обусловлена выбором входных переменных, основанных на реальных данных, о которых не сообщалось в предыдущих статьях. Предлагаемая модель обладает способностью точно прогнозировать однодневную почасовую нагрузку.

The operation of power companies largely depends on forecasting short-term load. It improves the power system's ability to operate efficiently and consistently. The demand for electrical energy is much influenced by several independent factors, including the season, temperature, days of the week, and the weather. Forecast accuracy is important to ensure that customers receive reliable electrical power while sustaining the power system's financial potential. This paper presents a review of various load forecasting techniques and a case study of fuzzy logic-based tri-hourly forecasting of short-term demand in the Indore region. The fuzzy logic toolbox of the MATLAB environment has been used for the implementation of short-term load forecasting. Mamdani type defuzzification method is used for the analysis. The proposed fuzzy inference system-based model shows the maximum percentage error has been less than 2.5\%. The effectiveness of the proposed approach is validated on the real data of the MP Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Co. Ltd. (MPPKVVCL) Indore city for March 2012. The strength of the model lies in the selection of real data-based input variables which has not been reported in the earlier papers. The proposed model has the capability of forecasting a one-day hourly load accurately.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES: CLARIFICATION OF THE DEFINITION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF GENERAL LEGAL PRINCIPLES
Authors: Беженцев А.А.
Published: August 2023

Дано авторское определение понятия «административные процедуры», раскрыто их отграничение от категории «административный процесс». Доказано, что реализация административных процедур в общественных отношениях невозможна без правильного применения принципов, являющихся исходными положениями рассматриваемой правоприменительной деятельности органов исполнительной власти и местного самоуправления. Принципы административных процедур по сфере действия дифференцированы на общеправовые, характерные для большинства отраслей права; специальные, используемые для регулирования конкретных групп административно-процедурных отношений. Проанализированы общеправовые принципы административных процедур: верховенства права, законности, равенства участников процедуры перед законом, публичности, беспристрастности. Сделан вывод, что назначение общеправовых принципов административных процедур: реализовывать обобщенное закрепление основ социального строя; обеспечивать однотипную формулировку норм права; осуществлять их влияние на общественные отношения путем правового регулирования; выступать всеобщими ориентирами при осуществлении полномочий должностными лицами органов исполнительной власти.

The author's definition of the concept of «administrative procedures» is given, their delimitation from the category «administrative process» is disclosed. It is proved that the implementation of administrative procedures in public relations is impossible without the correct application of the principles that are the starting points of the considered law enforcement activities of executive authorities and local self-government. The principles of administrative procedures in terms of scope are differentiated into: general legal, characteristic of most branches of law; special, used to regulate specific groups of administrative and procedural relations. The general legal principles of administrative procedures are analyzed: the rule of law; legality; equality of participants in the procedure before the law; publicity; impartiality. It is concluded that the purpose of the general legal principles of administrative procedures is: to implement a generalized consolidation of the foundations of the social system; ensure uniform wording of the rules of law; to exercise their influence on social relations through legal regulation, they should act as universal guidelines in the exercise of powers by officials of executive authorities.
Historical Factors Influencing Water Colour Painting Market Environment and Development in China Market Supervisor as a Moderator
Authors: Minglu Yang , Albattat Ahmad , Norhidayah Azman
Published: August 2023

Purpose: China has a long history of art, including watercolour painting, which has garnered international acclaim. China can gain recognition for its artistic accomplishments and contribute to the global art community by preserving and promoting the practise of watercolour painting both domestically and internationally.
 
Theoretical framework: The tale of the development of Chinese watercolour painting is intricate and multidimensional, reflecting the impact of several historical events (Li, 2023; Yin,2022). These elements have all contributed to the creation of this stunning and lasting art form, from the rich philosophical and cultural traditions of China to the impact of aesthetic trends and technical advancements.
 
Design/Methodology/Approach: A total of 495 respondents participated in the survey comprised of 110 watercolour artist collectors, 220 watercolour paintings and 165lectors and business intermediaries 165. This study was a cross-sectional study where the data collection period is from August to October 2021. Using Smart PLS, the collected data is analysed.
 
Findings: The study revealed that watercolour painting is a popular art form among both artists and collectors. Watercolour paintings have been a popular art form for centuries, and this study confirms that their popularity remains strong among both artists and collectors. The delicate beauty of watercolours, with their translucent washes of colour and soft edges, is particularly appealing to those who appreciate the subtleties of art.
 
Research, practical & social implications: This study found that watercolour paintings are highly valued by business intermediaries, who recognize their potential as investments. In fact, many galleries and auction houses specialize in selling watercolours, and the market for these works continues to grow.
 
Originality/Value: It is important to note that not all watercolour paintings are created equal - some are more highly prized than others based on factors such as the artist's reputation, the quality of the materials used, and the subject matter depicted. Overall, this study underscores the enduring appeal of watercolour paintings and their continued relevance in today's art world.
HELPING BEHAVIOR IN THE EVENT OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND IN A SITUATION OF HIGH STRESS
Authors:   University „Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov“, Burgas, Dishkova Maria
Published: August 2023

The helping behavior of people is a phenomenon that causes a lot of interest, including from a scientific point of view. Of course, it is determined by a number of factors, which are the subject of analysis in other author publications. Current research looks at the relationship between individual and group interest, as well as the individual’s position when they are in conflict. The reaction of people when their altruism is compromised in a state of stress is also studied. 70 persons were surveyed, and while filling in the form, they were placed in a state of elative anxiety in order to recreate a situation of stress and the emotions that respond to it. It relies on the sincerity of the respondents.
THE PLACE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN EUROPEAN PEDAGOGICAL CULTURE TODAY
Authors:   St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo, Veliko Tarnovo, Legkostup Magdalena
Published: August 2023

The article outlines the nature and content of contemporary religious education and its place in European pedagogical culture. It defines the understanding of secular education as a socio-pedagogical context of religious education. Based on a comparative analysis, the common features in the European development of religious education are highlighted. Conclusions are formulated which are essential for the pedagogical paradigm of religious education in Bulgaria.
ASPECTS OF THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN KINDERGARTEN
Authors:   Shumen University „Bishop Konstantin Preslavski“, Shumen, Georgieva Snezhanka
Published: August 2023

Key aspects of quality of education are considered in the context of teacher qualifications in the process of education, upbringing and socialization of children, communication in the kindergarten community and the children’s portfolio as a tool to reflect their progress in relation to quality assurance. A survey among teachers from kindergartens in Varna, Shumen, Targovishte and Razgrad is presented, based on which criteria and indicators for measuring quality in the kindergarten are derived. The analysis of the results of the study leads to conclusions about the importance of the professional competences of teachers for the quality of education, upbringing and socialization of children and reflecting their achievements for assessing progress.
PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL AND CITIZENSHIP COMPETENCES IN PRE-SCHOOL AGE
Authors:   University „Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov“, Burgas, Dimova Blaga
Published: August 2023

This article aims to present the partnership between parents and preschool teachers as a way of forming, developing and improving social and citizenship competences in the process of pedagogical interaction within preschool education. The development follows examples from practice, demonstrating the interaction of parents and teachers in the first, second, third and fourth age groups in the kindergarten, respectively. The partnership between the participants in the educational process – teachers, parents and children – contributes to achieving a smoother transition from the family to the kindergarten, to preventing bullying and violence, to preventing problematic behavior, as well as to expanding and developing the acquired in the school process competences as part of lifelong learning.
REFLECTIVE ASPECTS OF IMAGE THEATRE AS A FORMAT OF THE ART ANIMATION APPROACH IN EDUCATION
Authors:   Sofia university „St. Kliment Ohridski“, Sofia, Nikolova Maria
Published: August 2023

The article presents creative practice with students majoring in „Pedagogy“ and „Informal Education“ at the Faculty of Pedagogy of SU „St. Kliment Ohridski“, which aims to apply the reflexive approach in their education in art disciplines, which are included in the curriculum of the specialty. The document outlines the organization of work and its specifics, based on the application of Image Theater as a format of art animation in education. Results of a qualitative empirical study are presented, giving focus on cognitive-casual, affective and psychomotor oriented reflection and reflecting. The research measures and evaluates significant aspects of the reflexive approach in education, using a discourse analysis for this purpose, which is based on the work through a web-based application for the analysis and organization of quantitative data – Taguette.
QUALITY OF TEACHER TRAINING IN THE UNIVERSITY EDUCATION SYSTEM
Authors:   Sofia University „St. Kliment Ohridski“, Faculty of Eduction, Sofia, Tomova Ekaterina
Published: August 2023

The article presents the results of a study conducted with users of personnel from the educational practice – directors of schools and kindergartens and experts in the field of education. The purpose of the research is to establish the respondents’ point of view regarding the quality of teacher training in the university education system. The main tasks of the study are to determine the opinion of the surveyed persons regarding the current state of the professional-pedagogical training of teachers; to identify the respondents’ expectations of the competence profile of the modern teacher; to systematize the viewpoints of the respondents in the context of opportunities for improving the educational content of the university pedagogical training. The sample of the study included 15 subjects, divided into three focus groups. The research methods used in the study are theoretical analysis, qualitative analysis, and content analysis.
PLANNING A STRATEGY FOR THE DIGITALIZATION OF SCHOOL
Authors:   University of Economics, Varna, Vasilev Dean
Published: August 2023

The digitalization of school management is an important process that can facilitate and improved many aspects of school management. The digital transformation of school anagement involves multiple processes, such as implementation of digital technologies for information management, automation of routine tasks, building electronic systems for communication and collaboration, and many others. For the implementation of this process, it is necessary to observe a certain sequence of actions related to the construction of an overall strategy and concept for its implementation.
THEORETICAL MODEL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF UNSTANDARDSHIP THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF PROBLEM SITUATIONS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE
Authors:   University „Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov“, Burgas, Hristova Viktoriya
Published: August 2023

Analyzing the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)1 as well as the national one (NQF),2 the emphasis on lifelong learning stands out eloquently. This necessitates the need for the educational process to emphasize not only the assimilation of knowledge from a specific subject area (know what), but also the creation and upgrading of students’ research skills and abilities (know how) already at primary school age. That is why pedagogical science faces the difficult but important task of looking for ways to form and develop non-statity, to go beyond the typical, well-known, patterned thinking. The article proposes a theoretical model for the development of non-standardization through the application of problem situations considered as a supportive, complimentary tool). The model aims to support and optimize the educational process, in particular the work of primary teachers (both in terms of their theoretical and practical training).
MUSIC IS A SHORTHAND FOR EMOTIONS
Authors:   University „Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov“, Burgas, Smilkova Smilena
Published: August 2023

The proposed article is based on a creative task set for masters studying Preschool and Primary School Pedagogy at the University „Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov“ Burgas. The purpose of the assignment is to stimulate the creative thinking of students in the field of music education methodology in kindergarten and primary school. The task is based on a practical application of the Perceiving Music activity. It is a kind of challenge, encouragement and manifestation of fantasy, imagination and creativity in the individual person. The participants intelligently and sentimentally walk the path of: choosing a piece of music; „transcribing“ it from sound art into verbal art; revealing through speech views, feelings and ideas presented with the expressive imagery of the individual worldview. The following are considered: thematic areas; verbal form preferences; an artistic image conditioned by fantasy expressiveness. The variety of professions and life experiences of the participants in the master’s course implies a varied range of emotionality and imaginative thinking in each of them. The creative charge with which most of the compositions are imbued brings interesting and enriching information about the sensibility, interest, attention and sensitivity of already mature individuals, regarding the interpretation and understanding of the expressiveness embedded in the musical fabric.
ON THE READINESS OF FUTURE TEACHERS OF NON-MUSIC SPECIALISTS TO TEACH MUSIC
Authors:   St Cyril and St Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo – Vratsa Branch, Angelov Marian
Published: August 2023

The relevance of the study relates to examining the extent to which professional learning opportunities enable future general profile teachers to teach music successfully in real educational settings. In order to ignore their insecurities in teaching music, research is needed to use appropriate lifelong professional learning opportunities, which will undoubtedly increase the confidence of teachers in subject areas such as Music. Prospective teachers who felt they were more confident in teaching music before entering the workforce had more extensive involvement in music at school or participated in forms of artistic self-activity. As a result of various studies on what kind of music education support prospective non-music teachers can count on, it is felt that despite the positive aspects of training and working alongside preschool and school music professionals, there is currently insufficient support for teachers in the early stages of their teaching career.
PSYCHO-PHYSICAL APPROACHES TO VOICE TRAINING: IMPROVING VOCAL HEALTH OF PRIMARY TEACHERS
Authors:   Sofia University „St. Kliment Ohridski“, Sofia, Roeva Evgenia
Published: August 2023

Contemporary pedagogy is an ever-changing field that is constantly searching new ways to develop and update teachers’ skills. The challenges before the teachers in the elementary stage are numerous and varied, but among them one of the main ones are the management and protection of vocal health. Modern scientific research emphasizes the importance of psycho-physical approaches to voice training to improve the vocal health of teachers. The presentation will look at the structure of the vocal apparatus, how sound is produced, the role of the tongue, the importance of proper breathing and how to train and improve voice quality through specific exercises and techniques.
WORK WITH STUDENTS ON ANALYSIS OF LYRICAL WORK IN KINDERGARTEN AND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Authors:   University „Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov“, Burgas, Terzieva Margarita
Published: August 2023

The article analyzes the work of a university lecturer with bachelor and master degree students of pedagogical specialties – on the perception of a lyrical work in preschool and primary school age. The emphasis is on the usefulness of developing comprehensive plan-concepts of pedagogical situations and lessons. The choice of adequate methods and techniques is commented. Teaching through examples, analyzing the use of style and linguistic expressive means and activating their use are applied. It is necessary to conclude that there is a need for a closer connection between the teaching of children literature and the teaching methodology of Bulgarian language and literature. It is recommended that didactic games and exercises in kindergarten, as well as test batteries in elementary school, are a natural extension of the language-literature approach to the particular literature work.
PRESENTATION OF A TEACHER’S BLOG INTEGRATED THROUGH THE „BLOGGING MODULE“ METHOD IN THE BULGARIAN LANGUAGE LESSONS AND LITERATURE IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Authors:   The Winns Primary School, London, Karadimitrova Rumyana
Published: August 2023

This article describes an author’s methodology „Module Blogging“ that actively integrates the use of word processing through a blogging platform. It is created author’s content and structure of a blogging platform with a methodological focus on the learning process of Bulgarian language and literature in the initial stage of education. Its aim is to combine traditional teaching methods with modern technologies in order to increase digital (word processing) and develop more effectively the linguistic and personal competencies of the students. Through this approach, students have the opportunity to actively and creatively participate in the learning process by writing posts, sharing ideas, and commenting on the blog. This encourages their interest in learning and strengthens the learning environment.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND LOGIC PROGRAMMING IN STEM EDUCATION
Authors:   1, 2Institute of Information and Communication Technologies – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Tabakova-Komsalova Venеta , Dukovski Atanas ,   Institute of Information and Communication Technologies – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Kostadinova-Tsankova Laska ,   University of Plovdiv „Paisii Hilendarski“, Plovdiv, Maglizhanova Magdalena ,   Professional high school of electrical engineering and electronics, Plovdiv
Published: August 2023

In this article, the authors present one possibility for introducing artificial intelligence training, specifically Prolog logic programming, into the secondary school. The choice of Prolog logic programming as an appropriate artificial intelligence topic for secondary school study is motivated. The training is planned to take place within the school’s STEM centers. The introduction is carried out through the training of science, mathematics and informatics teachers for the subsequent training of students in the school’s STEM centers. The authors describe the structure and content of the curriculum created. The first results of the implementation of this program in teacher training are presented. One of the goals is to create a network of STEM centers offering training in artificial intelligence. The preferred form is project-based learning and multidisciplinary lessons. For the better organization of this training, a project called „Digital Bulgaria in Prolog“ has been proposed. The content of the project is demonstrated with a selected concrete example. Within this project, during the training courses, training resources are created that can be used by the participants of the network. Our experience shows that such organized training stimulates the teamwork of teachers from different specialties.
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF AUGMENTED AND VIRTUAL REALITY IN EDUCATION
Authors:   Plovdiv University „Paisiy Hilendarskii“, Plovdiv, Hristov Dobrev Iliya , Garov Kosta
Published: August 2023

The development of information technology allows the integration of new innovative approaches into the modern learning environment. In the article „Opportunities and Challenges of Augmented and Virtual Reality in Education“ the author, as a longtime teacher of information technologies in lower secondary school, reveals the opportunities for using augmented and virtual reality in the school class. The applications Popar Toys, Augment Education, Solar System Scope, Breakfast launch, Atlas of Human Anatomy are described. Mozaik 3D, Google Arts & Culture and working with them. The author shares good practices from the implementation of augmented and virtual reality in the learning process and lists the opportunities and challenges of innovative and interactive teaching with their help.
Tarihi harç örneklerinin çoklu analitik yöntemler kullanılarak incelenmesi: Tyna Roma Hamamı örneği
Authors: BİLGİLİOĞLU Hacer
Published: August 2023

Tarihi yapıları oluşturan yapı malzemeleri genellikle taş, harçlarla (kireç bağlayıcı ile yapılmış olan) yapılan tuğlalar ve ahşaptan oluşmaktadır. Tarihi yapılarda yapı malzemelerinin karakteristiği doğru koruma ve onarım yapılabilmesi oldukça önemlidir. Koruma ve onarım işlemleri sırasında taş bölümlerin özgün (orijinal) veya eşdeğer yapı taşlarıyla, sıvalarda da kireç bağlayıcının yenilenmesi uygun olmaktadır. Tarihi yapıların restorasyon çalışmalarında ilksel harç bileşenlerinin oranı çok önemli olduğundan harç örneklerinin kimyasal ve dokusal olarak incelenmesi, uygun bileşenlerin belirlenmesi ve bileşenlerin oranlarının saptanması açısından gerekmektedir. Bu sebeple koruma ve onarım güçlendirilmesi çalışmalarında jeolojik kökenli malzemenin özelliklerinin bilinmesi oldukça önemlidir. Bu çalışmada, Tyana Roma hamamına ait yapıların korunması ve onarımına yönelik özelliklerinin analitik yöntemlerle tespiti amaçlanmıştır. Tyana Roma Hamamına ait harç örneklerine ait fiziksel, kimyasal ve petrografik özellikleri belirlenmesi için ph, iletkenlik, özgül ağırlık, granülometrik elek analizi-agregada tane boyutu dağılımı gibi fiziksel testler, petrografik analizler, X-Işını Floresans (XRF) analizi, X-Işını Kırınım yöntemi (XRD) gibi jeokimyasal yöntemler uygulanmıştır.
Four-Face Heated Uniaxial Reinforced Concrete Columns Interaction Charts
Authors: Al-Ansari Mohammed S. , Afzal Muhammad S.
Published: August 2023

This paper presents an analytical method for generating the interaction diagrams of uniaxially reinforced concrete (RC) columns that are subjected to four-face heating. Twenty-one (21) specimens obtained from previous case studies that were subjected to four-face heating (with different fire test times ranging from 63 to 356 fire minutes) are used to validate the proposed uniaxial interaction charts. The results obtained from the case studies and from the proposed charts are also compared with the finite element software (FIN EC). The 500°C isotherm as well as the zone method are used in the computer software program to find the required load capacities. The proposed method's values fall within the range of values obtained from laboratory tests and computer software, which suggests its validity. Also, the zone method in FIN-EC software is reliable for evaluating load-bearing capacity, while the 500°C method is useful in situations with shorter fire times. The results obtained provide a valuable tool for designing and evaluating structures that may be exposed to fire. Nonetheless, the study is restricted by its concentration on a particular type of column under four-face heating, which may reduce its relevance to other types of structures and heating situations. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2023-09-07-01 Full Text: PDF