bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Balancing typicality and novelty in ceramic design: A study on consumer aesthetic preferences
Authors: Wang Liling , Abidin Shahriman Zainal , Vermol Verly Veto
Published: December 2024

This study addresses the challenge of balancing typicality and novelty in ceramic design to optimise consumer aesthetic preferences. The objective is to analyse how these two dimensions—typicality, which provides familiarity, and novelty, which introduces cognitive interest—influence aesthetic appeal using the Unified Model of Aesthetics (UMA) framework. Employing a sample of 120 Chinese participants, the methodology involved evaluating ten ceramic designs on a seven-point Likert scale. Data analysis was conducted using Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), partial correlation, and Generalized Estimation Equations (GEE) to assess the roles of typicality and novelty. Results reveal that while typicality strongly influences aesthetic preference, novelty provides moderate cognitive engagement, aligning with the MAYA (Most Advanced Yet Acceptable) principle. Age and gender showed minimal impact on preferences, suggesting design elements as primary determinants of aesthetic appeal. This study underscores the importance of balancing typicality and novelty in ceramic design, offering practical insights for designers to enhance consumer satisfaction through controlled innovative elements.
Penerapan The Four-Quadrant Model of Facilitated Learning (4QM) terhadap Perkembangan Kemampuan Membaca Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus
Authors: Stefanie Stefanie , Prasetyaningsih Roh Hastuti
Published: December 2024

Background: Childreni withi speciali needsi (ABK)i arei individualsi withi uniquei characteristicsi thati differi fromi typicali children,i exhibitingi mental,i emotional,i ori physicali developmenti thati isi noti ini linei withi theiri chronologicali age.i ABKi ofteni facei learningi difficulties,i particularlyi ini reading.i Objectives:i Toi determinei thei effecti ofi thei Four-Quadranti Modeli ofi Facilitatedi Learningi (4QM)i interventioni oni thei readingi developmenti ofi childreni withi speciali needs.i Thei interventioni involvedi ai readingi developmenti programi conductedi ati thei Callingi Stari Childi Developmenti Centeri ini Balikpapan,i Easti Kalimantan,i overi twoi months.i Methods:i Thisi studyi employedi ai pre-experimentali designi withi ai one-groupi pretest-posttesti approach.i Thei populationi comprised children with special needs diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, ADD, and dyslexia, aged 7–10 years, enrolled at the Calling Star Child Development Center in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. A total sampling technique was used, involving 10 children with special needs (9 boys and 1 girl). Data analysis was conducted using a parametric statistical method, specifically the Paired T-Test, through SPSS version 25.0. Results: The study revealed a p-value of 0.000 (p < 0.05) with a mean pretest-posttest score difference of 12.7, indicating a statistically significant improvement in reading skills before and after the 4QM intervention. Among the diagnoses, children with ASD exhibited the greatest improvement in reading skills following the 4QM intervention, compared to those with ADD, ADHD, and dyslexia. Conclusion: The implementation of the Four-Quadranti Modeli ofi Facilitatedi Learningi (4QM)i significantlyi influencesi thei readingi developmenti ofi childreni withi special needs.
Keywords: reading, ABK, dyslexia, WCPM, 4QM
Pengaruh Group Therapy Reminiscence terhadap Subjective Well Being pada Lansia di Posyandu Bina Sehat Desa Donohudan, Boyolali
Authors: Mila Cahyani Putri Fariska , Sri Wahyuni Endang
Published: December 2024

Backgroud: Physical, social, and emotional changes in the elderly can affect subjective well-being. High and low SWB of the elderly affects happiness and life satisfaction. To achieve optimal SWB, the elderly can be stimulated by remembering past experiences with reminiscence therapy. Objectives: This study aims to determine the effect of reminiscence group therapy on SWB in the elderly in Bina Sehat Integrated Servive Post Donohudan Village, Boyolali. Methods: This study used the Pre-Experiment method with One Group Pretest- Posttest Design. Sampling used purposive sampling according to the inclsioncriteria set b he researcher. Data analysis was performed with SPSS 25. Results: Respondents in this study amounted to 23 (100%) elderly with predominantly elderly (60-74 years) as many as 19 (82.6%). Respondents female as many as 23 (100%). The last education was dominated with elementary school, namely 17 (73.9%) elderly. A total of 16 (69.5%) elderly do not work. In the Wilcoxon test results, the p value is 0.001, which means that there is a difference in subjective well-being towards reminiscence group therapy. Conclusion: This study shows that group therapy reminiscence affects the SWB of the elderly in Bina Sehat Integrated Servive Post Donohudan Village, Boyolali Regency.
Keywords : Elderly, Reminiscence Group Therapy, Subjective Well-being
Hubungan antara Kemampuan Kognitif dengan Kemampuan Turn-Taking Anak Autism di UPT Pusat Layanan Disabilitas dan Pendidikan Inklusif Surakarta
Authors: Siswatiananda Adila , Sudarman Sudarman
Published: December 2024

Background: Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a lack of social interactin, difficulty in communication, both verbal and nonverbal, and very limited interests and activities. Cognitive is a thinking process, which refers to an individual's capacity to connect, evaluate, and consider. Cognitive abilities can affect children's language, one aspect of language is pragmatics (turn-taking). Objectives: This research aims to determine the relationship between cognitive abilities and the turn-taking ability of children with autism at UPT Pusat Layanan Disabilitas dan Pendidikan Inklusif Surakarta. Methods: The research used a type of quantitative research with a crosssectional design. The sampling technique used was total sampling with a sample size of 38 respondents. Research instruments used to measure cognitive abilities used the Cognitive Linguistic Evaluation instrument and an instrument to measure turn-taking ability used a pragmatics questionnaire. The statistical test used in this research is the Kendall's Tau test. Results: The results of data analysis obtained from cognitive abilities in children with autism are dominated by the category below average (76.3%) and the results of turn-taking ability in children with autism are dominated by the less category (57.9%). Kendall's Tau test results showed p = 0,000 (???????? accepted), with a correlation coefficient (r) = 0,622 which means it has a positive correlation in the strong category. Conclusion: There are relationship between cognitive ability and turntaking ability of children with autism at the UPT Pusat Layanan Disabilitas dan Pendidikan Inklusif Surakarta.
Keywords: Cognitive ability, Turn-taking ability, Autism
Syntax Language Skill in Children with Down Syndrom: A Systematic Review
Authors: Purnaningrum Windiarti Dwi , Sudrajad Kiyat
Published: December 2024

Background: Down syndrome (SD) is the most common genetic disorder and the easiest to identify. SD or better known as the genetic disorder trisomy, where there is an extra chromosome on chromosome 21. Objectives: Analyzing syntax abilities in Down Syndrome children and learning materials in writing scientific research as well as providing additional information regarding syntax abilities in Down Syndrome children. Methods: The research carried out is a systematic review research. This research uses data from previous research. A quantitative systematic review combines findings from various independent studies, and produces a statistical summary of those findings (Last, 2001 in Murti, 2018). Results: Down syndrome children show conditions of intellectual problems that are continuous with language problems. Where cognitive abilities are the main capital in communication. Conclusion: Syntax communication abilities create core impairments in the narratives of children with Down syndrome. Syntax difficulties and deficits in global executive function when compared with children with other typical development..
Keywords: Syntax Language, Down syndrome, Systematic review
Pengaruh Art and Craft Activity terhadap Kualitas Hidup Lansia di Desa Donohudan, Kec. Ngemplak, Boyolali
Authors: Luqyana Bilqis Salsabilla , Sri Wahyuni Endang
Published: December 2024

Background: In general, a person entering the elderly will experience limitations, so that the quality of life of the elderly decreases. Art and craft activity is used to make the elderly's life more meaningful by doing relaxation activities in their spare time so that it can have an impact on their quality of life. Objectives: To determine the effect of art and craft activity on the quality of life of the elderly in Donohudan Village, Ngemplak District, Boyolali. Methods: This research is a quantitative study using a pre-experimental design with one group pre test-post test. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with a total sample of 23 samples. The instrument used was the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF). The art and craft activity intervention was carried out 8 times. Data analysis used in the form of Paired Sample T-Test for physical and psychological domains, and Wilcoxon Signed Rank test for social relationship and environment domains. Results: The research sample was dominated by elderly female gender (95,7%), elderly age in the range of 60-75 years (82,6%), education level not in school (56,6%), and marital status does not have a partner (65,2%). The paired sample t-test hypothesis test on the physical and psychological domains and the Wilcoxon hypothesis test on the social relationship and environment domains showed that the p-value <0.05. Conclusion: There is an effect of art and craft activity on the quality of life of the elderly in Donohudan Village, Ngemplak District, Boyolali.
Keywords : Quality of life, Elderly, Art and craft
The EU AI Act’s Impact on Security Law
Authors: Thönnes Christian
Published: December 2024

The process of integrating European security law is imperfect and unfinished – given the constraints posed by the European Treaties, it is likely to remain that way for the foreseeable future. This inevitable imperfection, lamentable as it may be, creates opportunities for legal scholarship. Legal scholars are needed to explore the gaps and cracks in this new security architecture and to ultimately develop proposals for how to fix them. This debate series, being a product of VB Security and Crime, takes the recently adopted AI Act as an opportunity to do just that: It brings together legal scholars, both German and international, in order to explain, analyze and criticize the EU AI Act’s impact on security law from both an EU and German national law perspective.
Multifunctional Agriculture in Plantation as Solution Towards Food Security in National Agriculture Policy 2.0 (NAP 2.0) from the Selected Government Agencies Perspective: Case Study in Pekan Nanas Johor
Authors: Wahid Nurul Farehah , Hassan Mohd Sayuti , Apin Ludi , Mohd Shafiei Mohd Wira
Published: December 2024

NAP 2.0 is a national policy regarding agriculture that has been devised recently in Malaysia. The policy centred on the issue of food security. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to look into the selected government agency's perspective on establishing multifunctional agriculture in the plantation as a solution to food security issues as presented in NAP 2.0 in the case study area. Qualitative interviews along with semi-structured questions were presented to the selected government agencies. The finding of this study shows that multifunctional agriculture has already been familiarize inside the agriculture industry in plantation areas in Malaysia however, it will require a bit more boost and awareness in terms of environmental factors.  Positively, the selected government agencies believe that multifunctional agriculture in plantation areas will be able to become a solution to food security issues as raised in NAP 2.0.
Integrating AI and Deep Learning for Efficient Drug Discovery and Target Identification
Authors: Huang Decheng , Yang Mingxuan , Zheng Wenxuan
Published: December 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) shows great potential in medical diagnosis and drug analysis. Through deep learning technology, AI can automatically extract features from large amounts of complex medical data, significantly improving diagnostic accuracy and drug development efficiency. Especially in drug target discovery and antiviral peptide classification, AI technology can accelerate data processing and prediction, helping researchers identify potential therapeutic molecules more quickly and optimize the drug development process. This study proposes and validates a Deep learn-based model, deep-Avpiden, to improve the classification and discovery efficiency of antiviral peptides (AVPs). By using sequential convolutional networks (TCNs), the model outperforms traditional recurrent neural networks (RNNs) and long short-term memory networks (LSTMs) in capturing long-term dependencies and parallel computing capabilities. In terms of dataset, we used AVPs and non-AVPS samples from multiple databases, totaling 5,414 cleaned and de-weighted peptide sequences for model training after data preprocessing and embedding. The Deep-AVPiden model has been shown to outperform existing advanced classifiers in experiments, and its effectiveness has been verified by accuracy, precision, recall rate, and area under the ROC curve (OC-ROC). In addition, to accommodate computing resource constraints, we propose an optimized version of Deep-AvPIDen (DS), which utilizes Deep separation convolution technology to significantly reduce computing resource consumption. Through the online application platform, researchers can efficiently classify antiviral proteins and discover new AVPs. Future research could further optimize the model's computational efficiency, handle larger data sets, and expand its potential for biomedical problems such as drug combination prediction and new drug discovery.
Content of Good Faith Negotiation in the Mediation Process
Authors: Turmanidze Mariam
Published: December 2024

The abstract is available in Georgian.
Phenomenological Inquiries into Gerhart Husserl’s Scientific Work "The Subject of Law and the Legal Person"
Authors: Bichia Mikheil
Published: December 2024

The scientific work presented by Gerhart Husserl is devoted to the concepts of the ontological nature of the subject of law and a legal person. The author analyzes their specific features using a phenomenological approach and offers original findings.
According to the study, the subject of law is regarded as part of the real sphere, while a legal person is seen as an abstract (legal) phenomenon. Gerhart Husserl believes that the subjectivity of law is determined by factors of self-consciousness and personal identity; the subject of law has an individual will, full autonomy, and moral responsibility. As for a legal person, it is considered an artificial construction; its will is determined by collective decisions, and its freedom of action is limited by certain rules. In addition, the responsibility of a legal person is solely legal in nature. The intentionality acting on the subjectivity of law is aimed at one's own consciousness, while a legal person has a functional load. Thus, according to Gerhart Husserl, the distinction between the concepts of the subject of law and a legal person is expressed in their ontological nature, the foundations of origin, specificity of will, scope of autonomy, nature of responsibility, various skills and circumstances.
Piercing the Corporate Veil and Its Variations (On the Example of German, American, and English Legal Practices)
Authors: Maghradze Gvantsa
Published: December 2024

The capital form of a corporate entity is currently the most prevalent form of conducting business worldwide, driven by its diverse, profitable, convenient, and investor-oriented structure. Specifically, the privilege of limited liability encourages interested parties to boldly diversify their business portfolios without the risk of losing personal assets. However, this fundamental principle of corporate law also has exceptions, known as piercing the corporate veil. Most developed countries agree that in certain cases, it is unavoidable and necessary to invoke this exceptional measure to maintain or restore justice. This pertains to the personal liability of partners in cases of "abuse of rights" within the corporate structure.
This paper examines the concept of piercing the corporate veil and the various approaches developed and established in different countries. Following the introduction, there is a brief historical overview of the formation of this doctrine, which thematically encompasses the essence of legal entities—legal fictions—and their independent, separate legal status, logically leading to the possibility of disregarding this separation through exceptional measures.
It is crucial to highlight the legal foundations that legitimize the application of traditional piercing of the veil in the judicial practices of different countries, making the essence of the sub-types of this doctrine comprehensible to the reader. Additionally, the research aims to showcase the similarities and differences with variations such as reverse veil piercing in American law and the doctrine of lifting the veil in English law. Furthermore, the paper presents the latest approaches of German courts regarding the application or restraint from piercing the veil, where the aforementioned American/English terminology is not used, yet the approaches are fundamentally closely related. The conclusion summarizes the results of the research conducted around the topics discussed in the article.
Fully Automating the Administrative Act and its Accompanying Risk
Authors: Tskhadadze Ketevan
Published: December 2024

In recent decades, technological innovations have significantly changed the behavior of the state and society. Consequently, technological development has had a huge impact on public administration activities, since the development of technology and their integration are mostly related to the need for electronic governance[1]. Digitization of processes, switching to electronic forms, and sometimes automation have become necessary. Digitalization and automation must be discussed independently of each other as digitalization of the same digital governance is an important prerequisite for automating the public administration process[2].
The article analyzes the extent to which the automated decision meets the requirements of the administrative act and how the automated actions of the state affect the procedures and its basic principles. The article refers to the importance of automated production and the forms of applying an administrative act on its basis, definitions of electronic and automated acts, and the difference between them. The special focus is on the legal problems and challenges of a fully automated act issued by an administrative body in implementing public administration, and its constitutional-legal grounds
[1] E-governance, or digital governance, is associated with the introduction of innovations and technologies in the field of public administration. 
[2] Tskhadadze K., E-Government Implementation on the Example of Georgia, TalTech Journal of European Studies, 14(1), 2024, 254.
Referral Institute in Juvenile Justice
Authors: Gobejishvili Nino
Published: December 2024

Physiological transformation in juveniles from adolescence to adulthood[1],, namely, emotional, cognitive and physiological metamorphosis[2] leads to deviation, and quite often, criminality. Albeit, factors provoking an adolescent to become a delinquent are rarely of a general nature – is not the family as a primary source of socialization[3] playing a vital role in refining the adolescent as a decent society member? It is a question whether primary educational level[4] either friend bunch[5] give an example to juvenile and create inner self[6] which provides adolescent’s compass direction in this or that way?
[1] United Nations Guidelines for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency (The Riyadh Guidelines), General Assembly Resolution №45112, Adopted 14 December 1990, Article I.5 (e)  [26.05.2022].
[2] Richards K., What Makes Juvenile Offenders different from Adult Offernders? Trends & Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice no. 409., Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology, 2011 < https://www.aic.gov.au/publications/tandi/tandi409> [26.05.2022].
[3] United Nations Guidelines for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency (The Riyadh Guidelines), General Assembly Resolution №45112, Adopted 14 December 1990, Article IV.A (12)  [26.05.2022].
[4] Ibid, B.
[5] Juvenile Crime, Juvenile Justice, National Research Council, Institute of Medicine, National Academies Press, Washingtom DC., 2001, 80-83 < https://nap.nationalacademies.org/read/9747/chapter/5#67> [26.06.2022].
[6] Shalikashvili M., Criminology, 3rd Ed., Meridiani, Tb., 2017, 34-35.
Actual Issues of Reform of Georgian National Security Sector’s Accountability and Oversight System
Authors: Alapishvili Levan
Published: December 2024

By its nature and specific obligations, the security assurance system contradicts external control, oversight and accountability principles, because its significant part and decisions are related to secret activities and documents. Therefore, in the democratic governance of national security and oversight of the activities of security institutions, the role of the Parliament, as the highest standing political authority, acting for the interests of the people is extremely important. The Parliament, as the highest legislator sets scopes for the activity, accountability and control of security institutions.
Efficient parliamentary oversight increases the quality of accountability of security institutions and protects the society from arbitrary, inappropriate or repressive governance.
A democratic governance system requires efficient oversight of secret activities. This objective can be achieved, first of all, via independent, powerful institutions and the system that provides oversight of personal data collection. The oversight is not limited to parliamentary oversight only, the development of governmental, judicial and independent institutions is not less important.  
This Paper presents experience and analysis of the development of the oversight system over the activities of the security institutions of Georgia and other democratic countries.
The Paper provides the comparative analysis of experiences of Georgian and foreign countries about the oversight of the activities of security institutions and personal data protection in secret activities. The Paper puts some issues for discussion concerning the actual matters of the reform of the control system over the activities of security institutions, providing the considerations about establishing new, independent oversight institutions.
The Scope of Functions of Penalty Clauses when Claiming Cumulatively with Reimbursement of Lost Income
Authors: Chitashvili Natia
Published: December 2024

Abstract is not available in the article.
Waste Management in the High North
Authors:   NORCE, Teräs Jukka , Flick Helge , Hjertø Lind Anders Torgeir , Heleniak Timothy ,   Nordregio
Published: December 2024

This Policy Brief presents WANO (Waste Management in the High North) project activities in 2024 and summarizes the major results and findings. The WANO project group suggests recommendations for further development of municipal waste management in north Norway.

WANO (Waste Management in the High North) is a research project in 2021-2024 funded by the Norwegian Research Council (NFR) and includes the partners NORCE Norwegian Research Centre (the lead partner), Nordregio, Remiks Miljøpark AS, and Hålogaland Ressursselskap (HRS) IKS. The project generates new research-based knowledge on the conditions for innovation-driven, cross-border cooperation in the northernmost regions of Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
Kırsalda Yaşayan Kadınların Tarımsal ve Hayvansal Atıkları Biyogaz Üretimi Amaçlı Değerlendirmesinin İklim Değişikliği ve Sürdürülebilir Tarım Üzerinde Yaratacağı Etkilerin İncelenmesi
Authors: Karabaş Hülya
Published: December 2024

Dünyada ve ülkemizde artan nüfus hızıyla birlikte çevre kirliliği problemleri ön plana çıkmış ve iklim değişikliğine sebep olacak boyutlara ulaşmıştır. Bu durum ülkeleri ekonomik ve sosyal bazı dönüşümlere zorlamaktadır. Her birey iklim değişikliği ile mücadelede sorumluluk sahibi olmalıdır. Pek çok kültürde toplumun temel direği olarak kabul edilen kadınların bu konudaki rolleri çok önemlidir. Özellikle kadınlar doğal kaynaklara zarar verici yaşamsal faaliyetlerden uzak durmaya eğilimli oluşlarıyla, doğaları gereği çevre dostu kabul edilebilirler. Günümüz koşullarında kadınların iklim değişikliği ile mücadelede daha etkin rol alması gereksiniminden hareketle öncelikli olarak kırsalda yaşayan ve tarımsal faaliyetlerle ailesine katkıda bulunan kadının konvansiyonel yanında yenilenebilir enerji kaynaklarını da kullanabiliyor olması gereklidir. Ülkemizde oldukça yüksek potansiyele ve katma değere sahip hayvansal ve bitkisel atıkların kadınların öncülüğünde öncelikle aile içi küçük işletmelerde sonrasında özellikle kadın kooperatifleri aracılığıyla daha geniş kitlelere ulaşarak biyogaza dönüştürülmesiyle tarımın sürdürülebilirliğine ve ekonomiye olumlu etkiler sağlanması hedeflenmelidir.
Strategi Perencanaan dalam Peningkatan Kinerja Pendidik dan Tenaga Kependidikan di SMP PAB 8 Sampali
Authors: Syuaira Geniza Aidilla , Putri Adinda Julia , Dalimunthe Naffa Qaila , Simanjuntak Said Hasian , Darmansah Tengku
Published: December 2024

Manajemen Pendidik dan Tenaga Kependidikan adalah salah satu tanda dari seberapa baiknya suatu sekolah, di mana manajemen pendidik dan tenaga kependidikan memiliki strategi perencanaan untuk meningkatkan kinerja guru dan tenaga kependidikan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menjelaskan bagaimana kepala sekolah menggunakan strategi untuk meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan dari perencanaan hingga evaluasi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan melakukan wawancara dan observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan beberapa hal, yaitu: (1) strategi yang dilakukan oleh SMP PAB 8 Sampali untuk meningkatkan kinerja guru dan tenaga kependidikan; (2) cara mengelola guru dan tenaga kependidikan secara efektif; (3) kriteria penilaian kinerja guru di SMP PAB 8 Sampali; dan (4) bagaimana kepala sekolah bekerja sama dengan komite untuk meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan. Dengan kata lain, penelitian ini membahas tentang bagaimana sekolah menggunakan strategi untuk meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan melalui manajemen pendidik dan tenaga kependidikan.
Impacto de la Práctica Docente en el Desarrollo del Pensamiento Crítico en Alumnos de Escuelas Primaria Multigrado
Authors: Chablé Chablé Silvia
Published: December 2024

El trabajo presenta una investigación de tipo cualitativo, tiene como objetivo analizar el impacto de las prácticas docentes en el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico en alumnos de escuelas primaria multigrado. El proceso metodológico aplicado fue el método etnográfico, que se combina con un enfoque descriptivo e interpretativo, centrándose en las experiencias y narrativas de dos sujetos informantes que laboran en escuelas multigrado (bidocente y unitaria) del municipio de Macuspana, Tabasco.  Los datos recogidos se obtuvieron a través de entrevistas, para luego ser interpretados y contextualizados. Los resultados obtenidos nos dan muestras de cómo las características y cualidades del docente influyen en la práctica al promover el pensamiento crítico, lo cual incluyen  valores y conductas que se fortalecen con la cultura escolar y la conexión con las condiciones sociales y familiares del estudiante en entornos multigrado. Se resalta el papel del docente, la importancia de una formación y actualización en metodologías para  promover pensamiento crítico. Concluyendo con aquellas prácticas pedagógicas que impactan en el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico y el significado que atribuyen a sus acciones y al entorno en el que interactúan.
Screen use and the mental health of children and young people
Authors: Madelaire Louise Fugl , Jeppesen Pia , Hansen Anna Sofie Kjærgaard , Mainz Jan , Bikic Aida , Nordentoft Merete , Krantz Mette Falkenberg
Published: December 2024

Child mental health and well-being have decreased globally, and a causal correlation with screens including smartphones and social media apps has been suggested. In this review, we provide an overview of the literature concerning the use of new screen devices, with an emphasis on smartphones and social media apps, and mental health outcomes. Most epidemiological studies, cross-sectional and longitudinal, show a correlation between high use and poor mental health, some bidirectional, particularly among teenage girls. Experimental design studies find improved well-being after interventions with screen time reduction.
Melanoma in pregnancy
Authors: Sharghbin Mona , Holmboe Sarah , Stolle Lars Bjørn , Hölmich Lisbet Rosenkrantz , Hasanbegovic Emir
Published: December 2024

The melanoma incidence is rising. Among pregnant women, melanoma is one of the most common cancers accounting for approximately 30% of all cancers. Timely diagnosis is critical, but management of pregnant women with melanoma lacks international consensus, and uncertainties may arise. Changes in an existing mole or the appearance of new suspicious moles during pregnancy warrant prompt evaluation, similar to moles in non-pregnant women. Our review summarises current knowledge and proposes a strategy for management.
Christmas article: A quantitative analysis of the correlation between the size of the femoral head and shoe size – a help for the busy orthopedic surgeon
Authors: Abood Ahmed , Freund Sarah Stammose , Bendtsen Michael , Hansen Bjarne Hauge , Baad-Hansen Thomas
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Preoperative templating in hip arthroplasty surgery is crucial for accurate implant selection and reducing postoperative complications. This study examines whether there is a correlation between femoral head size and shoe size, with the aim of simplifying the preoperative planning process.

Methods: A total of 14 patients had their shoe size and femoral head size measured. Data were analyzed using linear regression and Pearson’s correlation analysis to quantify the relationship between the two variables.

Results: The Pearson correlation coefficient revealed a value of 0.80 (p = 0.0007), and the linear regression model showed that 63% of the variation in shoe size was based on femoral head size.

Conclusion: The study demonstrates a strong and significant correlation between shoe size and femoral head size. This correlation could potentially be used to develop a simple calculation method, where femoral head size = (shoe size - 23.9) / 0.36, which may streamline preoperative planning in orthopedic surgery and reduce workload.

Funding: None.

Trial registration: None.
Christmas article: collisions between roe deer and ambulances
Authors: Winther Marianne , Sørensen Oliver Beierholm , Nielsen Lars Bak , Wittrock Daniel , Mikkelsen Søren
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Due to the Danish fauna, reindeer are not immediately available should Santa Claus need to replace his reindeer while traveling across Denmark with Christmas gifts. Instead, Santa Claus should rely on roe deer, which are predominant in Denmark. However, the population of roe deer may be threatened by collisions between ambulances and roe deer. We decided to study the extent of the problem.

Methods: We conducted a register-based study of all traffic accidents involving animals in the Region of Southern Denmark from 2017 through 2022. All traffic accidents were investigated and the number of roe deer accidents were registered.

Results: During six years, 317,288 ambulances were dispatched. A total of 334 traffic accidents were reported. Of these, 32 roe deer accidents.

Conclusion: To ensure the children that Santa Claus can replace his reindeer and thus contribute to the children’s feelings of safety during Christmas, the emergency medical service in Denmark should consider finding means to reduce the number of collisions between roe deer and ambulances.

Funding: None.

Trial registration: None.
Christmas article: A little booze to warm you up - true or false? A thermographic Christmas study
Authors: Olsen Mikkel Thor , Klarskov Carina Kirstine , Sibbesen Else la Cour , Al-Salih Yasmeen Khudhair Abbas , Schouborg-Brinth Louise
Published: December 2024

Introduction: In December, it is common to enjoy mulled wine, often believed to warm the body. While alcohol can cause peripheral vasodilation, it remains unclear whether it truly increases body warmth or is merely a subjective sensation. This study aimed to evaluate the warming effect of mulled wine using thermography.

Methods: This randomised, crossover study enrolled 15 participants. Participants consumed mulled wine with 12g alcohol or without alcohol on separate days. Facial temperatures were measured using thermography at baseline and every 10 minutes for 60 minutes after consumption. Participants wore Santa hats to standardise heat loss and maintained room temperature at 22°C. A questionnaire assessed subjective warmth and festive spirit. Blood alcohol concentration was evaluated throughout the study.

Results: Facial thermography showed a significant temperature increase in participants who consumed mulled wine with alcohol of mean (± SD) 33.6°C (± 1.3) vs 32.9 (± 1.0) °C on days with no alcohol, p = 0.039. Subjective warmth ratings were also higher on alcohol days, p = 0.002. However, participants reported an equally increased festive mood, regardless of alcohol content.

Conclusion: Mulled wine with alcohol increases facial temperature and subjective feelings of warmth. However, non-alcoholic versions also elevate the festive spirit, suggesting they offer a seasonal atmosphere without the effects of alcohol.

Funding: None.

Trial registration: Not relevant.
Microplastics as Emerging Contaminants: Investigating their Potential to Alter Human Metabolic and Endocrine Systems
Authors:   Department of Zoology, Uttarakhand Open University Haldwani, Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, S Kunjwal Shyam , Pandey Ruchi ,   Department of Chemistry, Uttarakhand Open University Haldwani Nainital, Uttarakhand, India
Published: December 2024

Micro plastics (MPs), which are plastic particles smaller than 5 mm, have drawn a lot of attention as new environmental pollutants. They are widely found in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial habitats, and they are increasingly found in human food, water, and air. These particles have the potential to seriously harm human health, with the metabolic and endocrine systems being of particular concern. The mechanisms by which micro plastics reach the human body, their impact on metabolic regulation, and their potential to cause endocrine system disruption through chemical exposure are all examined in this research. The analysis also addresses possible long-term health effects, highlighting the pressing need for additional study and legislative actions to lessen these effects.
Analisis Kelayakan Bisnis dalam Startegi Peningkatan Pemasaran UMKM MOMOYO Ice Cream & Fruit Tea
Authors: Tarigan Sri Wulandari Br , Safitri Laila , Marpaung Debora Tarigas , Lubis Putri Kemala Dewi
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis UMKM sektor industri kreatif di Sumatera Utara. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif. Objek kajian ini adalah strategi pemasaran untuk produk minuman Momoyo yang berlokasikan di Pancing, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara. Penelitian ini bersifat kualitatif,dimana data diperoleh langsung dari sumbernya. Pertumbuhan industri es krim berpacu oleh inovasi produk, variasi rasa, serta strategi pemasaran yang efektif. Ditengah persaingan yang semakin ketat, penting bagi merek es krim seperti Momoyo untuk memahami preferensi konsumen dan faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi preferensi konsumen adalah rasa. Oleh karena itu, Momoyo perlu meningkatkan strategi pemasarannya dan melakukan evaluasi terhadap kualitas produk untuk menarik lebih banyak konsumen.
იბადიური ისლამის გავლენა ომანის სასულთნოს შიდა და საგარეო პოლიტიკაზე
Authors: გურეშიძე სიმონ
Published: December 2024

ჰამასის მიერ ისრაელის წინააღმდეგ 2023 წლის 7 ოქტო­მ­ბ­ერს მოწყობილი ტერაქტის შემდეგ, რომლის საპასუხოდაც ღაზას სექტორში დაწყებული სამხედრო ოპერაცია, რომელიც მეტ-ნაკ­ლები ინტენსივობით ნახევარი წლის გასვლის შემდეგაც გრძე­ლ­დება და თანამდევი მოვლენების გამო, პარალელურად, ირან-ისრ­აელის უკიდურეს დაძაბულობაში გადაი­ზარდა, მსოფ­ლიო ახალი მსხვილ მასშტაბიანი რეგიონული დაპირისპირების რის­კის წინაშე დადგა. სწორედ აღნიშნული ფაქტორების გამო კვლავ ჩნდება კითხვები იმის შესახებ, რომ არსებობს თუ არა ახლო აღმ­ოსავლეთის რეგიონში სხვადასხვა მიზეზებით პერი­ოდულად წამოჭრილი კონფლიქტების დიპლომატიურად გადა­ჭრის სულ მცირე შესაძლებლობა, გვაქვს თუ არა რეგიონში შემა­ვალი ამა თუ იმ ქვეყნების უახლეს ისტორიაში აღნიშნული ფენ­ომენის თვა­ლსაჩინო მაგალითები? რამდენად არის გახსნილი მუს­ლი­მური სამყარო მშვიდობიანი გზით კონფლიქტების გადა­ჭრი­ს­ა­დმი. ასევე რომელი ქვეყანა წარმოადგენს ამ მხრივ ერთ-ერთ ყვე­ლაზე წარმატებულ პრეცედენტს  და ისლამში არსებული ძირით­ადი მიმდინარეობებიდან რომელი მათგანია უფრო მოქნილი აღნიშნული გამოწვევების დაძლევის საკითხებში?
ახლო აღმოსავლეთის უახლეს ისტორიაში მოვლენები კალ­­ე­იდოსკოპური სისწრაფით იცვლება. ხშირია მაგალითები, როდესაც გუშინდელი დაპირისპირებული მხარეები ურთიე­რ­თ­ობის ნორმალიზებას ახერხებენ, მაგ. აშშ-ის ექს პრეზიდენტ დონ­­ალდ ტრამპის ადმინისტრაციის მიერ ინიცირებული ისრ­აელს, არაბთა გაერთიანებულ საამიროებს, ბაჰრეინს, მაროკოსა და ოდნავ მოგვიანებით სუდანს შორის დადებული  აბრაამის შეთანხმება. არის შემთხვევები, როდესაც პარტნიორული ურთ­იე­რთობები დროებით წყდება და იძაბება. მაგალითად, ყურის თანამშრომლობის საბჭოს წევრ ქვეყნებს შორის 2017 წელს კატ­არის ირანთან კავშირისა და ტერორიზმისთვის ხელშეწყობის ბრალდების ნიადაგზე წარმოქმნილი განხეთქილება, რომელიც 2021 წლამდე გაგრძელდა.
თანამედროვე ახლო აღმოსავლეთის ახალი გეოსტრატეგიული დილემა - ირან-ისრაელის ომის სავარაუდო კონტურები: მითი და რეალობა
Authors: მაისაია ვახტანგ , გუჩუა ალიკა
Published: December 2024

2024 წელი დაიწყო სიტუაციის გართულებით ახლო აღმო­სავლეთში, როდესაც ერაყში მდგომარეობა გართულდა უკიდუ­რესად აშშ-ს და ირანის ისლამურ რესპუბლიკას შორის. მათმა კონფრონტაციამ მიაღწია უკიდურეს წერტილს და დროებით დასრულდა ე.წ. „პრესტიჟის ზავით“, რომელიც შეიძლება დიდ­ხ­ანს არ გაგრძელდეს. უკრაინული ავიალაინერის ჩამოგდება წა­რ­მოადგენს ამ კონფრონტაციის ერთ-ერთ ყველაზე ტრაგიკულ მოვლენას. ბუნებრივია, რომ სირიაში გადაიკვეთა ასევე ირანის გეოსტრატეგიული ინტერესებიც, რადგანაც თუკი ირანისთვის მო­კავშირე ალავიტური მმართველი ასადის დინასტიური რეჟიმი დაეცემა, მას მოყვება სუნიტური ორიენტაციის ისლამური რად­იკალური ჯგუფების გააქტიურება (ანუ გათამაშდება „ერაყული“ სცენარი, რაც გულისხმობს შიიტური მოსახლეობის უფლებების შეზღუდვა); აშშ-ს მიერ ირანის წინააღმდეგ ე.წ. „ანაკონდის“ სტ­რ­ატეგიის ხელშეწყობა (აშშ-ს ხელისუფლება, განსაკუთრებით წინა ადმინისტრაცია ცდილობდა ამ კონცეფციის „მარყუჟის“ გა­დ­მოსროლას სამხრეთ კავკასიის მიმართულებითაც). ამ ეტა­პზე კიდევ უფრო აქტუალური ხდება ისრაელ-ირანის ლოკა­ლ­ური ომის სავარაუდო პერსპექტივა, რადგანაც ისრაელი წარმოა­დგენს აშშ-ს სტრატეგიულ პარტიორს ახლო აღმოსავლეთში და ირან­ის­თვის კი ისრაელი წარმოადგენს დაუძინებელ მტერს, ჯერ კიდევ „ცივი ომის“ პერიოდიდან მოყოლებული. ამ ნაშრომში მო­კ­ლედ იქნება წარმოჩენილი, თუ როგორ შეიძლება განვ­ითა­რდეს ამ ომის სავარაუდო სცენარი
Entre la originalidad, la copia y la repetición: relecturas de la Historia del Arte en la producción artística de Joel Peter Witkin
Authors: Navas Fernández Alexis
Published: December 2024

In this study we will see how the concept of originality has been questioned by different theorists and artists since the second half of the 20th century. We will first look at its development within contemporary French thought (Jaques Derrida, Roland Barthes and Michael Foucault) and then focus on its development within American art criticism (Douglas Crimp and Rossalind Krauss). We will then move on to analyze different appropriationist practices developed in the field of contemporary photography, examining the work of Sherrie Levine, Richard Prince, Vincent Leo Robert and Cindy Sherman, and finally, within this context, we will examine the artistic practice of the photographer Joel-Peter Witkin, focusing mainly on three of his best-known works: Las Meninas (self portrait after Velázquez) (1987), Gods of heaven and earth (1988) y Woman once a bird (1990).
Analyzing the Spillover Effect of Fed Rate Hikes and Cross-Border Capital Flows Risk using SVAR Model
Authors: Mao Yuhan , Jin Yuxin
Published: December 2024

In March 2023, the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the United States was considered the largest bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis. Behind this event, the catalyst for the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank was also the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike. Under the current impact of the Federal Reserve's tightening cycle, it not only caused systemic financial risks on a global scale, but also significantly increased cross-border capital flow risks and uncertainties in exchange rate fluctuations. With the increasing openness of China's financial sector, the continuous interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve have exerted greater pressure on the renminbi exchange rate and cross-border capital flows. This article analyzes the spillover effects of the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes, systematically studies their impact on cross-border capital flows, exchange rates, and asset prices, and summarizes practical pathways and feasible experiences for effectively reducing economic volatility and financial risks. The research findings will provide valuable references for domestic enterprises and policymakers in managing systemic financial risks and promoting high-level development of the Chinese economy.
Accurate retinal vessel segmentation in OCT-A images based on MsTCG-Net
Authors: Qi Sumin , Cui Baoyu , Zhang Mengqi , Meng Jing , Qi Bangqiang
Published: December 2024

Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A) is a non-invasive visualization imaging technology with high-resolution that can more clearly image tiny blood vessels. Using OCT-A imaging technology, certain ophthalmic diseases can be better diagnosed by the morphological changes of retinal blood vessels. However, the task of segmenting retinal vessels is still very challenging due to the large variation in vessel size and shape and the presence of noise. In this paper, by introducing a transformer with a self-attention mechanism, we propose a novel multi-scale transformer-based channel and global attention network (MsTCG-Net) for segmentation of blood vessels in retinal OCT-A images. In MsTCG-Net, transformer-based channel joint attention (TC) block and transformer-based global joint attention (TG) block are proposed to capture multi-semantic features from spatial and channel dimension and fuse global contextual semantic features from different layers of encoder. Experimental results show that our proposed method achieves better segmentation performance than other state-of-the-art U-Net-based methods.
Prediction Method for Pomegranate Chlorophyll Content Based on Multi-feature Fusion of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Authors: Zhao Tengbo
Published: December 2024

The aim of this study was to obtain RGB and multispectral images of fruit tree canopy during the flowering period of pomegranate by multispectral unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to quickly and accurately predict the chlorophyll content in order to improve the monitoring efficiency of the orchard. A handheld chlorophyll meter was used to obtain the actual chlorophyll values, and image processing techniques were combined to extract parameters such as color features and texture features of the RGB images as well as vegetation index of the multispectral images. A chlorophyll content prediction method based on the support vector regression model and the convolutional neural network model (CNN-Attention) combined with the attention mechanism was established. The results showed that (1) the accuracy of the prediction model was improved by the fusion of RGB image features and multispectral image vegetation index. (2) After model comparison, the CNN-Attention model built under the fused features was the best in chlorophyll content prediction with R2, RE, and RMSE of 0.9699, 0.0052, and 0.6013, respectively.This study provides a more accurate method for fruit tree chlorophyll content prediction using UAVs, which provides a practical reference for orchard management.
Research on Minimum Unstick Speed Flight Test Method for Civil Aircraft
Authors: Wang Lei
Published: December 2024

The minimum unstick speed (VMU) is defined as the calibrated airspeed at which an aircraft can safely lift off and continue its takeoff without any difficulties. The VMU flight test, characterized by low-speed and high angle of attack under the influence of ground effect, poses significant challenges and high risks, making it one of the most hazardous flight test subjects in civil aircraft flight test. The research on VMU flight test methods for civil aircraft is of utmost importance in strengthening the foundation of flight test technology, improving flight test efficiency, and ensuring flight test safety.
Research on Airworthiness Requirements for Function and Reliability Flight Test of Civil Aircraft
Authors: Dong MingJia , Xi XiaoHu , Zhao Fang
Published: December 2024

Function and reliability flight testing is an important trial for civil aircraft airworthiness certification, and is a part of the qualified acceptance flight tests that confirm that the aircraft, components, and equipment are reliable and functioning properly. This article studies the airworthiness requirements for function and reliability flight testing in CCAR21 and Appendix B of AC25-7D, and combines practical experience with civil aircraft models to analyze the requirements for flight testing time, configurations, procedures, and problem requirements, and provide recommendations for civil aircraft function and reliability flight testing.
Research on Airworthiness Certification and Risk Control of Minimum Unstick Speed for Civil Aircraft
Authors: Dong Mingjia , Zhang Chao , Pan Ting
Published: December 2024

VMU is the minimum speed at and above which the aircraft can safely lift off the ground and continue the takeoff, expressed in terms of calibrated airspeed, and is the basis for formulating other takeoff speeds of the aircraft. As a typical high risk flight test subject, the VMU test is a key concern of the Administrator during airworthiness certification. Based on the takeoff speeds section of CCAR25.107, combined with relevant Advisory Circular, this paper analyzes the requirements of the airworthiness clause of the VMU, analyzes the characteristics of the VMU, gives the airworthiness certification concerns, systematically analyzes the risk and the risk reduction measure of the VMU for civil aircraft. It can provide reference for verifying the airworthiness compliance of the VMU section of civil aircraft.
Carbon emission prediction of hub airport under dual carbon background-Take a hub airport in southwest China as an example
Authors: Fu Yaoguo , Xiong Shuzhi , Qiu Dengyu , Sun Lin , Lei Yu
Published: December 2024

In order to predict the carbon emissions of civil airports and the possibility of carbon peaking, the influence of key factors of carbon reduction on carbon emissions was studied. This paper takes a large hub airport in southwest China as the research object, sets the terminal energy demand module on the LEAP model of the airport to calculate the energy demand of the airport, and sets the carbon emission of the airport into three different scenarios: baseline scenario, low carbon scenario and zero carbon scenario, so as to predict the carbon emission trend of the airport and the possibility of carbon peaking in the next year. The analysis data in this paper can provide reference for civil airports to make "dual carbon" implementation plan.