bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Specific consequences of using WMD: Radioactive contamination of foodstuffs and its potential health effects
Authors: Jozef SABOL  , Lukáš HABICH
Published: November 2024

The excessive presence of radionuclides in foodstuffs can potentially pose health risks. Under normal conditions, the content of radioactive substances in food is very low, resulting in only a small fraction of the total dose caused by natural radiation. This may be substantially different in the case of radiological accidents or terrorist attacks, resulting in increased levels of radioactivity in the environment, which may contribute significantly to the radioactivity of food. The situation must be monitored to assess the contribution of internal exposure coming from ingesting contaminated food. The paper discusses the occurrence of radioactivity in various foods, including its origin and effect on the total population exposure due to radioactive contamination of the environment following the use of WMDs (Weapons of Mass Destruction). To minimise the potentially harmful consequences of such events, the radioactivity in food has to be controlled. The probability of threats of possible radiological attacks in the contemporary geopolitical situation has recently increased.
Statistical Analysis of Youth Physical Fitness as an Important Factor for the Defence of the Czech Republic
Authors: Veronika LACINOVÁ  , Lucie HAMPELOVÁ  , Marek SEDLAČÍK  , Petr HANÁK
Published: November 2024

Physical fitness is an important part of military service and significantly affects the successful performance of combat tasks. The aim of the study is to determine the current state of physical fitness of adolescents so that the recruitment and training system of the Czech Army is prepared for the expectations of future participants and can be updated and supplemented with new elements.
                For this purpose, physical fitness testing of 1,135 (699 males and 436 females) Czech secondary school students aged 15-18 was carried out in the period 2021-2023. The testing was conducted in the area of strength and endurance disciplines in 16 different secondary schools. The percentage of total body fat in relation to body weight was measured as an indicator of the morphological component of physical fitness. Respondents were categorically rated according to their physical performance and the amount of total body fat. The age and gender of the respondent were considered. The method and form of assessment was designed in accordance with European standards. The findings will be used to develop adequate recruitment conditions, including the content and limits of relevant tests, and to modernize the overall recruitment policy.
The Gray Zone and Its Place in Security Environment
Authors: Vladimír ANDRASSY  , Martin ONDRUŠ
Published: November 2024

In the space between "peace and war", which is called the gray zone in international relations, state actors operate with the intention of achieving their interests without the use of military force. The term "gray zone" defies categorization as well as framing, which would establish an international legal framework and, if crossed, could trigger a legitimateresponse from the international community. Power actors such as the United States of America (US), the Russian Federation (RU) or the People's Republic of China (CN) operate within the g ray zone space. Given the ambiguity of the term, the possibilities for conducting activities within the gray zone are also expanding in an increasingly sophisticated manner.
Replacement of fishmeal by hydrolyzed feather meal in diets of juvenile Macrobrachium tenellum (river prawns) and its effect on muscle fatty acids
Authors: Badillo-Zapata Daniel , Vega-Villasante Fernando , Nolasco-Soria Héctor , López-Acuña Lus , Vargas-Ceballos Manuel Alejandro , Barreto-Curiel Fernando
Published: November 2024

In recent years, the partial and total substitution of fishmeal (FM) with by-product meals has reduced feed manufactory and aquaculture industry production costs. The present work aimed to determine the effects of the substitution of FM by hydrolyzed feather meal (HFM) in the diet of Macrobrachium tenellum. Four isoproteic and isolipidic diets were prepared, substituting 0, 33, 67, and 100% of FM with HFM. These diets were used to feed M. tenellum juveniles for 60 days. The results of the biological indices, in terms of weight, final length, and specific growth rate, did not show significant differences between the treatments (P ˃ 0.05). The lowest survival index (35 ± 13) is observed in the 100HFM treatment, showing significant differences from the 33HFM treatment (65 ± 13). However, the 67HFM and 100HFM treatments, associated with the lowest values of the biological indices, indicated a decreasing trend. No significant differences were observed in the proximate composition of the muscle between the four treatments. The average values of the four treatments were 33.5% protein, 3.7% lipid, and 18.2% ash. However, the fatty acid profile observed significant differences between the treatments. As the content of HFM increased, the concentration of some fatty acids, such as C14:0, C16:0, C20:5n3, and C22:6n3, decreased, while the content of C18:1n9 and C18:2n6 increased. The results showed that it is feasible to substitute between 33 and 67% of FM with HFM in feed diets for river prawns.
First record of bicephalism in the blacktip shark Carcharhinus limbatus (Elasmobranchii: Carcharhinidae) in the southern Gulf of Mexico
Authors: Wakida-Kusunoki Armando T. , Anislado-Tolentino Vicente , Castro-Barbosa Rodolfo , Del Moral-Flores Luis Fernando
Published: November 2024

The first case of bicephalia in a male embryo of the blacktip shark Carcharhinus limbatus in the southern Gulf of Mexico is described. The embryo was found and removed from a pregnant female caught off the coast of Tabasco, Mexico. The specimen had two heads, two dorsal fins, two spine columns conjoined in the pelvic region, two esophagus, and a single stomach.
Revision Surgery due to Patient Dissatisfaction with Remaining Valgus leg Alignment after Kinematically Aligned Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Case Report
Authors: Jerele Erika , Krištof Mirt Pika
Published: November 2024

BACKGROUND: The kinematic alignment (KA) technique aims to achieve true resurfacing of the knee joint and recreate prearthritic anatomy while preserving soft tissues. However, it remains uncertain whether all prearthritic anatomies are biomechanically equivalent and if KA is suitable for cases with extreme anatomical variations.
CASE PRESENTATION: The case of a 75-year-old female patient with a moderate valgus deformity who underwent kinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty (TKA) was reported. The patient required early revision surgery due to persistent pain in the medial collateral ligament area and dissatisfaction with the postoperative leg alignment.
CONCLUSION: There is a paucity of studies addressing the outcomes of kinematically aligned TKA in patients with valgus knees. Concerns persist regarding the suitability of unrestricted KA for all anatomical variations, particularly extreme ones. This case underscores the importance of considering restricted KA as a potentially safer alternative. In addition, patient perception of limb alignment and appearance significantly impacts the success of total knee arthroplasty, particularly in cases with valgus deformities.
New findings of terrestrial arthropods from the Azorean Islands
Authors: Boieiro Mário , Varga-Szilay Zsófia , Costa Ricardo , Crespo Luis , Leite Abrão , Oliveira Raúl , Pozsgai Gabor , Rego Carla , Calado Hugo , Teixeira Mário , Lopes David , Soares António , Borges Paulo
Published: November 2024

The knowledge on taxonomic diversity of arthropods is key to better understanding the biodiversity patterns and processes and guiding sustainable conservation strategies and practices. In the Azores, terrestrial arthropods are relatively well-inventoried following the publication of comprehensive checklists that have been regularly updated. Nevertheless, every year, new species are found as a result of new arrivals to the Archipelago and from addressing specific taxonomic lacunae. Here, we update the taxonomic terrestrial arthropod biodiversity of the Azores by reporting for the first time 13 species for the Archipelago, namely Oligonychus perseae Tuttle, Baker & Abbatiello, 1976, Textrix pinicola Simon, 1875, Pholcomma gibbum (Westring, 1851), Schistocerca gregaria (Forsskål, 1775), Phoracantha recurva Newman, 1840, Diachus auratus Fabricius, 1801 Phyllotreta procera (Redtenbacher, 1849), Phyllotreta striolata (Fabricius, 1803), Dibolia occultans (Koch, 1803), Pseudolynchia canariensis (Macquart, 1839), Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus, 1758), Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu, 1951 and Ectemnius cephalotes (Olivier, 1792), and several new species records for specific islands. These species benefitted from the increase in transportation of goods and commodities, both from outside the Archipelago and between islands, to arrive and spread across the Archipelago with some of them posing new challenges to local agriculture, forestry and biodiversity conservation management.
An Analysis of the Complication Reports of Expandable Lumbar Interbody Cages in the Food and Drug Administration Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience Database
Authors: ElNemer William , Kim Andrew , Silva-Aponte Juan , Raad Micheal , Azad Tej , Durand Wesley M. , Hassanzadeh Hamid , Kebaish Khaled , Jain Amit
Published: November 2024

Background

Expandable lumbar interbody cages (ELICs) are commonly used for interbody fusion and provide lordotic correction by lengthening the anterior column of the vertebral spine. We sought to identify unique failure mechanisms and significant differences in the types of complications associated with ELICs as reported to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) Database.

Materials and Methods

The MAUDE Database was analyzed for complication reports submitted for ELIC systems between January 2013 and July 2023. Reports were categorized by manufacturer, brand name, type of expandable cage, type of complication, year of complication, and reporter identity. Reports that were duplicated or had insufficient information were excluded from analysis. The top 5 manufacturers with the most implant-related complications were independently analyzed and compared.

Results

A total of 821 reports were analyzed. The top 5 complications reported across all manufacturers were cage breakage during insertion (25.7%), postoperative migration without collapse (16.0%), postoperative collapse (15.6%), inserter breakage (11.1%), and tubing problems (3.0%). A significant difference was detected in complication type between manufacturers (
χ
2
=557,
P
<.001). The largest number of reports (120, 14.6%) was in 2016.

Conclusion

With FDA approval of novel ELIC systems and the adoption of newer surgical techniques, understanding the range of potential complications is paramount in ensuring patient safety. This study of the MAUDE Database provides a comprehensive summary of adverse reported events associated with ELICs during the past decade. [
Orthopedics
. 2025;48(1):e7–e14.]
Evaluating the References of Insurance Policies for Computer-Assisted Navigation in Total Knee Arthroplasty Compared With the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline
Authors: Lin Eric H. , Kotlier Jacob L. , Fathi Amir , Feingold Cailan L. , Heckmann Nathanael D. , Liu Joseph N. , Petrigliano Frank A.
Published: November 2024

Background

This study aimed to investigate the quality and quantity of sources cited by insurance payers for computer-assisted navigation (CAN) in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and to compare these sources with those cited by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG).

Materials and Methods

References were included from insurance payer policies on CAN that discussed the use of CAN in TKA, while every reference from the AAOS CPG for surgical navigation in TKA was included.

Results

Fifty-four unique articles from insurance payers met criteria, with 68.5% being primary journal articles and 18.5% being reviews. The quality of cited studies was relatively evenly distributed between level of evidence (LOE) I/II (42.6%) and LOE III and below (50.0%). The 14 references cited in the AAOS CPG were 100% primary articles and 100% LOE I/II. Only 16.3% of cited insurance references were AAOS CPG articles. Nine of the 14 AAOS CPG studies were not cited by any of the insurance payer policies.

Conclusion

Compared with the AAOS CPG, insurance policies cited older articles with lower LOE. We recommend continued updating of the AAOS CPG and insurance policies as more research into the use of CAN in TKA is published. [
Orthopedics
. 2025;48(1):8–11.]
Hybrid Education in Remote Nursing Placements in Australia: A Descriptive Qualitative Study
Authors: Wiseman Taneal , Dunsmore Moira , Randall Sue
Published: November 2024

Background

Rural and remote areas offer unique opportunities for undergraduate nurses. Extended placements boost work readiness, improve assessment skills, and increase likelihood of practicing in these areas post-registration. However, hybrid delivery of curriculum content in not well understood. Undergraduate Extended Nurse Placement Program (ENPP) and on campus students, and academics were recruited from a major tertiary institution to understand impact of hybrid delivery for nursing curriculum.

Method

Data were obtained from descriptive qualitative design and focus group interviews. A process of thematic analysis generated themes and findings.

Results

There were 12 participants: academics (
n
= 4), ENPP students (
n
= 7), and 1 on campus student. The main theme was “Bridging the Hybrid Gap,” with two sub-themes: (1) separation, describes ENPP students emotional, experiential, and academic disconnect from on-campus students; and (2) adaptation, describes strategies used to adjust to hybrid learning.

Conclusion

Technology has evolved and presents opportunities for nursing education. We must continue to enhance education design in the nursing curriculum context.

[
J Nurs Educ
. 2024;63(11):755–763.]
Effects of Web-Based Psychotherapeutic Interventions on Depression in Mood Disorders: A Meta-Analysis Study
Authors: Güler Kübra Gülırmak , Uzun Sevda , Emirza Elif Güzide
Published: November 2024

Purpose

To investigate the effects of web-based psychotherapeutic interventions on depression among individuals with mood disorders.

Method

For this meta-analysis study, data were obtained from October to December 2023 by searching PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, Google Scholar, and YÖK Thesis Center for articles published in the past 5 years. In the first stage of the search, 12,056 records were obtained. After removing duplicate studies, 4,910 records were considered for title and abstract review. After this evaluation, 139 studies were identified for full-text review. After the review, six studies reporting results on the effectiveness of web-based psychotherapeutic interventions on depression among individuals with mood disorders were ultimately included.

Results

Web-based interventions had significant positive effects and provided decreases in depression levels (standardized mean difference = −0.168, 95% confidence interval [–0.315, −0.021];
Z
= −2.243;
p
< 0.05).

Conclusion

Web-based interventions for mood disorders may play an effective role in reducing the burden of chronic mental illness and improving patient outcomes. [
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx
(xx), xx–xx.]
Dynamic analysis and optimum control of a rumor spreading model with multivariate gatekeepers
Authors: Liu Yanchao , Zhang Pengzhou , Li Deyu , Gong Junpeng
Published: November 2024

Rumor spreading on social media platforms can significantly impact public opinion and decision-making. In this paper, we proposed an innovative ignorant-spreader-expositor-hibernator-remover (ISEHR) rumor-spreading model with multivariate gatekeepers. Specifically, by analyzing the model's dynamics, we identified the critical threshold that determined the persistence or extinction of rumor spreading. Moreover, we applied the Routh-Hurwitz judgment, Lyapunov theory, and LaSalle's invariance principle to investigate the existence and stability of the rumor-free/rumor equilibrium points. Furthermore, we introduced the optimal control to alleviate rumor spreading with the multivariate gatekeeper mechanism. Finally, extensive numerical simulations validated our theoretical findings, providing insights into the complex dynamics of rumor spreading and the effectiveness of the proposed control measures. Our research contributes to a deeper understanding of rumor spreading on social networks, offering valuable implications for the development of effective strategies to combat rumor.
Fixed-time synchronization control of fuzzy inertial neural networks with mismatched parameters and structures
Authors: Ran Jingyang , Zhang Tiecheng
Published: November 2024

This research addressed the issue of fixed-time synchronization between random neutral-type fuzzy inertial neural networks and non-random neutral-type fuzzy inertial neural networks. Notably, it should be emphasized that the parameters of the drive and reaction systems did not correspond. Initially, additional free parameters were introduced to reduce the order of the error system. Subsequently, considering the influence of memory on system dynamics, a piecewise time-delay fixed time controller was developed to compensate for the influence of the time delay on the system. Utilizing stochastic analysis techniques and Lyapunov functions, sufficient conditions were derived to ensure the random fixed-time synchronization of the two neural networks. Furthermore, the settling time for system synchronization was assessed using stochastic finite-time inequalities. As a particular case, the necessary criteria for achieving fixed-time synchronization were established when the strength of the random disturbances was equal to zero. Finally, simulation results were provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
Addressing Public Health Risks: Strategies to Combat Infectious Diseases After the August 2024 Floods in Bangladesh
Authors: Rupa Fatema Hashem , Hossian Mosharop
Published: November 2024

The August 2024 floods in Bangladesh have precipitated a major public health crisis, significantly elevating the risk of waterborne and vector-borne diseases and exacerbating existing health vulnerabilities. This disaster has impacted over 5 million people, causing widespread environmental disruption, population displacement, and strained healthcare resources. The flooding of latrines, sewage systems, and agricultural land has led to the contamination of drinking water sources, increasing the risk of cholera, enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli diarrhoea, shigellosis, and hepatitis. Additionally, stagnant floodwaters have created breeding grounds for mosquitoes, thereby increasing the threat of malaria and dengue fever. The disruption of healthcare services has further compounded the crisis, delaying emergency responses and impeding access to care. The psychological impact on affected communities is profound, with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder emerging as significant concerns. This perspective provides an analysis of these public health threats, supported by data on the impact of floods and a discussion of the underlying risk factors. This underscores the need for immediate and long-term public health interventions, including restoring clean water access, enhancing disease surveillance, repairing healthcare infrastructure, and addressing mental health needs. The response to this disaster must be rapid and comprehensive, with lessons learned to inform preparedness efforts to better manage similar events in the future.
Les jeux sérieux à l’université : injonction à l’innovation ou plaisir d’enseigner autrement ?
Authors: Ter Minassian Hovig , Gigot Mathieu
Published: November 2024

Longtemps cantonné au domaine du frivole, voire de l’inutile, le jeu est aujourd’hui reconnu dans de nombreux domaines d’activités non ludiques comme un moyen de conforter l’engagement des participant.es. Les jeux sérieux bénéficient récemment d’un regain d’intérêt, dans le monde de l’entreprise, les collectivités, les bureaux d’étude mais aussi les universités. À partir d’une approche exploratoire et autoréflexive fondée sur deux enseignements par le jeu sérieux en géographie et en aménagement-urbanisme, nous soulignerons quelques apports, difficultés et limites de ce type de dispositif d’enseignement alternatif. Nous montrerons que sans céder à l’injonction descendante à l’innovation pédagogique, il est possible de trouver ou retrouver le plaisir d’enseigner différemment, et d’évaluer différemment la capacité de nos étudiant.es à assimiler des raisonnements et des démarches géographiques, en assumant une approche par la pédagogie expérientielle. Dans ce type d’enseignement, la dimension de « bricolage », face à des contraintes liées aux maquettes de formation ou au manque de ressources matérielles adaptées, reste importante.
“Everything Is Going To Be All Right”: Poetry as “Covid Comfort”?
Authors: Naugrette-Fournier Marion
Published: November 2024

This article examines the artistic and, in particular, poetic response to the COVID-19 pandemic, that was witnessed in the Republic of Ireland in 2020. I will first try to show how this poetic response to the pandemic is linked to the historical and traditional role of the figure of the poet in Ireland, the “file”, and to the poet’s speaking out in the Irish public sphere during major historical events. With this in mind, I shall then analyze several case studies, such as the remarkable influence of a phrase uttered by Seamus Heaney used again during the Irish lockdown, or the impact of a poem by the President of the Republic of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, himself a poet, eventually leading to the launch of an advertising campaign designed to reinforce physical distancing during lockdown. After examining other Irish artistic productions linked to Covid-19, I shall conclude with a counterexample, that is poet Paul Muldoon’s critical analysis of Derek Mahon’s famous poem, ‘Everything Is Going To Be All Right’, which enjoyed immense success during the pandemic in Ireland and was perceived by many as a poem of comfort and hope. But can any poem be reinterpreted as part of the literary sub-genre of “pandemic poetry”?
Covid Looming between Poetic Lines, behind Ambulance Windows and in the Margins of Screens
Authors: Brault-Dreux Elise
Published: November 2024

This article analyses a selection of poems written during the 2020 pandemic and which all look at the Covid from a distance: the virus is represented (and circulated) by passing ambulances whose swiftness and opaque windows block all visual access to the suffering patient that lies inside. In these poems, the ambulance is therefore much more than a mere emergency vehicle: it tends to become a “vehicle” in the metaphorization of vulnerable existence as an urgent race. In other poems, the virus is evoked, glimpsed at, on a TV or phone screen, within the limits of the transiently shiny rectangles. In both situations, the presence of the virus is hence merely evoked or only metonymically suggested, and yet it is blaring, for it is everywhere in everyone’s mind. A selection of poems by various poets – Simon Armitage, Deborah Harvey, Keith Hutson, Greg Rappleye, Jacqueline Saphra, Alan Shapiro and David Tait – hence reveals how spectators of passing ambulances or of news feeds turn out to be at once drawn and deterred, their eyes both allured and frustrated. Standing safely at a politically imposed distance, these unusual spectators of unusual performances, imagine, fear, hope or despair, in any case somehow empathise.Poets here studied have managed to spectacularize an impossible spectacle—to embrace the imposed distance and seize the ambiguous tensions there at stake.
David Leo Sirois : une rencontre poétique avant et après la pandémie― présentation et traduction par Carole Birkan-Berz
Authors: Birkan-Berz Carole
Published: November 2024

Carole Birkan-Berz presents and translates poems by David Leo Sirois.
Orwell’s Legacy in Years and Years (Russell T. Davies, 2019)
Authors: Marin-Lamellet Anne-Lise
Published: November 2024

The UK has regularly produced films and series that are resonant with some aspects of Nineteen Eighty-Four whatever their genre (science-fiction, horror, thriller, drama). However, one of the most recent and comprehensive tributes to and updates on Orwell’s famous dystopia is probably Russell T. Davies’s miniseries Years and Years (2019). Set in a post-Brexit Britain, it follows an average “Middle England” family from Manchester over the course of a decade of turmoil starting in 2019 and can be seen as a prequel to Orwell’s book. Oceania’s guiding principles are looming in a sort of Big Brother’s world in the making (with omnipresent screens, artificial intelligence and biotechnology) in which all the preconditions for a totalitarian regime to take over the UK are already in place. Populist leaders resort to Newspeak euphemisms to obfuscate the harsh reality of their policies and only common decency can be pitted against them. Like its unavowed model, the miniseries serves as a wake-up call for technophile, numbed 21st century audiences since its conclusion is that it is up to citizens to reclaim and keep control over the past, the present and the future to ensure the survival of democratic institutions.
Risentimento coloniale. I “nemici” dell’Italia e la retorica sul ritorno in Africa (1946-1960)
Authors: Mancosu Gianmarco
Published: November 2024

La retorica del risentimento verso i paesi europei che avrebbero impedito all’Italia di espandersi e di diventare una grande potenza è stato un elemento decisivo del discorso coloniale italiano sin dai suoi albori. L’analisi proposta in questo contributo, dopo un inquadramento metodologico sull’uso politico delle emozioni e una panoramica sulla costruzione dei nemici dell’espansionismo italiano, si concentrerà sulla produzione e sui contenuti dei brevi filmati attraverso cui i governi informarono gli italiani sulla perdita delle colonie (1946-1960). Il risentimento verso i paesi che stavano decidendo il destino delle ex-colonie sarà interpretato come speculare alla lettura auto-assolutoria, parziale e a-critica del passato coloniale effettuata durante la decolonizzazione.
La construcción de enemigos externos como vía para la cohesión nacional en Somalia (1950-1991)
Authors: Ledesma Pablo Arconada
Published: November 2024

Esta investigación tiene el objetivo de analizar la construcción de estados enemigos en la conciencia social y política de Somalia posterior a la descolonización. Después de la independencia, Somalia defendió un proyecto irredentista que buscaba unificar a las poblaciones de la Somalia italiana, el Somaliland británico, el Ogaden y el Haud etíope, Yibuti y el North Frontier District de Kenia. Este estudio parte de la idea de que en Somalia no existía una cohesión nacional como tal debido a la naturaleza clánica de las sociedades somalíes anterior a 1960. Por ello, tanto Kenia como Etiopía acabaron siendo construidos como enemigos. A lo largo de esta investigación se analizará cómo la creación de enemigos externos se utilizó como una estrategia de cohesión interna en el estado somalí y hasta qué extremo esta política funcionó. La metodología se basará en una revisión de la bibliografía para después profundizar en la investigación a través de discursos políticos, documentación oficial e información hemerográfica.
Dall’odio offline all’odio online: pratiche di costruzione e decostruzione del “nemico” oggi
Authors: Fotia Laura
Published: November 2024

Politiche e pratiche fondate su discorsi d’odio e processi di costruzione del “nemico” non rappresentano fenomeni nuovi, avendo attraversato secoli e continenti. Eppure, recentemente, il dibattito pubblico e quello scientifico su nuove manifestazioni di “incitamento all’odio” hanno conosciuto una significativa intensificazione, connessa alla rapida trasformazione e moltiplicazione degli spazi pubblici di confronto. Prendendo le mosse dai rispettivi percorsi di ricerca e da prospettive disciplinari differenti, esperti del tema propongono approcci alternativi ma complementari all’analisi dei discorsi d’odio, individuando possibili strade per contrastare efficacemente il fenomeno e le sue conseguenze.
Parcours et figures : l’enseignant en danse et son milieu à Paris et Versailles (fin XVIIe-XVIIIe siècle)
Authors: Martinez Yseult
Published: November 2024

Dans le Paris de l’époque moderne, l’apprentissage de la danse est un fait relativement répandu. Pour autant, la profession en elle-même demeure assez mal connue. Nous ignorons tout ou presque de la clientèle individuelle des maîtres, du contenu de leurs leçons, de leur fréquence, durée ou tarif, tandis que les archives de la communauté sont quasi inexistantes. Face à ces difficultés, nous tenterons de mieux connaître cette communauté et ses logiques internes par le biais de ses individus. Nous jetterons pour cela un éclairage particulier sur quelques figures et leur entourage, retraçant leur parcours de vie individuel et collectif. Nous nous concentrerons sur trois exemples principaux : les Duchesne, les Béate et les Allais, espérant ainsi dessiner plus précisément les contours de cette profession et sa réalité sociale.
Number Talks Instructional Tools for Approximations of Practice
Authors: Smith Amy
Published: November 2024

Number talks are a well-established mathematical practice that have been used to promote K-12 students' mathematical reasoning for decades. This chapter presents the theoretical and pedagogical rationale for number talks as a tool for preservice teachers' development of specific, essential knowledge for teaching and learning through approximations of practice. Initially framing number talks within existing approximations' literature, this chapter provides a detailed, decomposed description of tasks one teacher preparatory program has implemented leading to authentic number talk approximations. The chapter concludes with reflections from current and former preservice teachers about their participation and approximation experiences and mathematical and pedagogical learnings from engaging in this purposefully designed mathematics education program.
Embedded Tutoring Experience in a Math Methods Class to Support Equitable Teaching
Authors: Lamberg Teruni , Goyer Alysia
Published: November 2024

Teaching is a complex activity that requires making “in-the-moment decisions” based on multiple factors to support learning. Preparing pre-service teachers to make these professional decisions is challenging because teaching is not a matter of following a series of prescribed steps. Rather, the pre-service teacher must draw from various sources of information such as curriculum, standards, assessment, student prior knowledge, and theories of learning to make targeted decisions in real-time to support learning. Even though pre-service teachers may learn about these components of teaching, coordinating this information to make targeted pedagogical decisions is challenging. This chapter explores how hands-on tutoring experiences, involving students embedded within a methods class, can help pre-service teachers bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and the practical skills needed for effective teaching. It emphasizes the importance of approximating teaching practice and adapting teaching methods to support equitable learning experiences for diverse students.
Equity and Access in a Virtual Field Experience
Authors: Winfun-Cook Candies , Amidon Joel , Brady Thomas , Gilbert Samantha Edwards , Amidon Kathryn
Published: November 2024

This chapter narrates the experiences of individuals at an institution of high learning in a southeastern area of the United States who use and facilitate the use of a popular virtual field experience platform for teacher candidates in their courses. Amidst background information on the virtual field experience at the institution, the chapter will provide discussion excerpts among colleagues in different roles around the implementation of the virtual field experience in the teacher education program. The chapter will contain information and discussion around the features, affordances, critiques, and possible future uses of the virtual field experience for teacher candidates.
Using an Online Microteaching Model to Develop Equity Strategies
Authors: Venenciano Linda C. , Larson Carrie Susan , Yagi Seanyelle L.
Published: November 2024

This chapter sheds light on how microteaching in an online elementary methods course can support pre-service teachers (PSTs) develop an equity-based teaching practice. The authors describe a model for a microteaching cycle where PSTs plan, teach, review, and analyze video recordings of their teaching to reflect and notice. PSTs report high value for microteaching and for feeling part of a supportive and encouraging class community. With regards to their growth in becoming equity-based practitioners, PSTs were mostly concerned about student engagement, which included noticing if students could hide or be ignored. PSTs practiced a variety of communication modes and supports and gave students (peers role-playing K–6 students) options for methods to solve a problem and for working alone or with others. The authors conclude with a reflection on our efforts in hopes that it supports other teacher educators who endeavor to use microteaching as a means for developing equity practices.
Using Cases to Approximate the Cognitive Processes of Equitable Decision-Making Through Teacher Noticing
Authors: Gonzalez Monica Lyn , Moldavan Alesia Mickle
Published: November 2024

Approximations typically focus on interactive teaching practices that can be observed. However, case-based instruction can also approximate the unobserved cognitive process of equitable decision-making through teacher noticing. Preservice teachers can practice noticing strategic information in a case to recognize multiple perspectives, identify the pivotal moment a decision needs to occur, and then make decisions aligned with strong equity. The authors provide examples of two activities where case-based instruction was extended so preservice teachers could practice equitable decision-making through teacher noticing: Different Perspectives and Pivotal Moments. They close the chapter with recommendations on ways the field of mathematics teacher education can use case-based instruction to push boundaries in the research of approximations to practice equitable decision-making through teacher noticing that strengthens mathematics learning and builds positive mathematics identity.
The Effect of Prompt Types on Text Summarization Performance With Large Language Models
Authors: Borhan Iffat , Bajaj Akhilesh
Published: November 2024

This article presents a comparative analysis of three distinct prompting techniques—simple zero-shot, few-shot, and role-based—for the task of summarizing articles from diverse domains, using two large language models (LLMs): GPT 3.5 and Llama 2. The study investigates the efficacy of each prompt type in aiding summarization algorithms. The authors utilize two separate scoring metrics to ascertain the accuracy and cohesiveness of the generated summaries. Remarkably, findings indicate a predominant success of simple zero-shot prompts over their few-shot and role-based counterparts, for both LLMs. The superiority of simple zero-shot prompts underscores their versatility and potential for effective use across various topical spheres. The implications of this are significant, offering a streamlined approach to article summarization tasks and potential improvements in machine learning model training.
Sindrome di PANDAS: diagnosi, fisiopatologia, eziologia e trattamenti
Authors: Volpini Chiara , Sterpone Rossella , Franscini Monica , Manfredi Valentina
Published: November 2024

Scopo del presente lavoro è effettuare una sintesi narrativa dei principali contributi presenti in letteratura relativi alla Sindrome di PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections), in cui viene ipotizzata un’associazione tra infezione da streptococco e successivo esordio o esacerbazione di disturbi neuropsichiatrici. La ricerca bibliografica è stata effettuata utilizzando database Pubmed, Psycinfo e PsycArticles.
I criteri diagnostici e l’eziologia sono ancora controversi e oggetto di ricerca. Diversi studi ipotizzano che le infezioni streptococciche provochino una risposta immunologica che causa alterazioni nei gangli della base. I trattamenti ad ora in utilizzo sono di tipo farmacologico, immunologico, chirurgico e psicologico, usati in combinazione per una maggiore efficacia. Data la complessità del quadro sono necessari ulteriori studi che permettano una migliore definizione della sindrome e possano guidare verso trattamenti mirati.
Resolving Surface Singularities in Positive Characteristic
Authors: Hauser Herwig , Perlega Stefan
Published: November 2024

The paper contains a systematic proof for the embedded resolution of two-dimensional hypersurface singularities over a field of arbitrary characteristic. It relies on the construction of a local upper semicontinuous invariant whose top locus defines at each stage of the resolution process the center of a permissible blowup under which the invariant improves. As the invariant belongs to a well-ordered set, resolution is achieved in finitely many steps. To define the invariant we analyze in detail the obstructions which occur when transcribing the inductive characteristic zero proof à la Hironaka. These difficulties are then overcome by introducing finer invariants than in zero characteristic: They reflect and control typical characteristic

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phenomena. This may give new ideas for approaching the characteristic

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resolution in higher dimensions.
Strengthening Educational And Cultural Values Through The International Community Service Program In Pattani, Thailand
Authors: Nisa Mia Kairun
Published: November 2024

The International Community Service Program (KKN) at Kalamullah Al-Qur'an and Multilingual School in Pattani, Thailand, aims to strengthen educational and cultural values through a series of work programs that focus on various aspects of learning and culture. The work programs include: (1) Teaching Program, which improves the quality of education at the elementary, middle, and high school levels with interactive teaching methods; (2) Dream Tree Program, which inspires students to set their dreams and plan for their future; (3) Finger Painting Program, which encourages students' creativity through painting; (4) Direction Sign Program, which facilitates navigation and language comprehension in the school environment; (5) Batik Program, which introduces the art of Indonesian batik as part of cultural heritage; and (6) Introducing Indonesian Cuisine Program, which introduces Indonesian cuisine such as rendang, chicken curry, and chili paste to staff, teachers, and students. These programs not only enrich student’s educational and cultural experiences, but also strengthen the relationship between Indonesia and Thailand. These activities successfully facilitated positive cultural exchanges and deepened the understanding of Indonesian culture and education in Thailand.
Radikális egyformaság
Authors:   Milton Friedman University, Kállai R. Gábor
Published: November 2024

As far as we can see, the majority view is that the emergence and further development of artificial intelligence is a kind of threat, among other things because it creates a virtual world alongside – or instead of – the real world. Despite the comprehensive nature of the virtual world and its difficulty of recognition, it can only be considered a partial novelty, since classical manipulation based on mass media (television, radio, tabloids, etc.) has already created a similar simulation of reality in many respects, according to Marcuse and our own experience and knowledge. This is important to underline because the construction of the world of the ‘one-dimensional man’ and the emergence of artificial intelligence today coincide with the current crisis of the modern world system, i.e. the end of the 4th and 5th Kondratyev cycles and the chaotic period that followed. Although history never repeats itself, the similarities are obvious: the wars in Vietnam and the present wars, the changes in the center-periphery relationship, the economic crises, the reorganization of everyday life, etc., are clear signs of both the similarities and, of course, the differences.
The real danger, therefore, is not the existence of artificial intelligence per se, but the ‘natural intelligence’ that uses it for economic, political, military, cultural and other purposes.
Although it is difficult to see any similarities between the ‘young people of today’ who are immersed in smartphones and the radical hippies of 1968, let us not forget that ‘well-bred’ – manipulated – young people were in the majority then too.
Interdisciplinary exploration of mathematics and geography in gymnasial education
Authors: SANDU Veronica , CLICHICI Cristina
Published: November 2024

This article examines the benefits and implementation methods of interdisciplinary exploration of mathematics and geography in the context of gymnasial education. By integrating mathematical and geographical content, students are exposed to a variety of concepts and practical applications that help them understand the surrounding world in a holistic and interconnected manner. Interdisciplinary approach promotes the development of critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and collaboration among students. The article explores various ways in which teachers can integrate mathematics and geography in lessons and interdisciplinary projects, including the use of maps and geographical data to explore mathematical concepts such as coordinates and proportions. Additionally, the importance of collaboration between mathematics and geography teachers is discussed for the efficient planning and implementation of interdisciplinary lessons. Through this article, the importance of interdisciplinary exploration of mathematics and geography in gymnasial education is emphasized, and practical perspectives and strategies are provided for teachers to implement this approach in their classrooms.
Psychological security of teens in vocational school
Authors: SANDULEAC Sergiu , PITI Irina
Published: November 2024

This article highlights the importance of psychological safety for adolescents, focusing on the protection of the individual's mental health. Recent decades have marked a rapid development in this area, with various programmes aimed at ensuring psychological safety in social contexts, particularly in education. Although the level of physical security has increased, today's society feels an increased need for security due to threats such as international conflicts and environmental issues, which can affect psychological well-being. In this article the authors explored the concept of psychological security which involves a sense of trust and protection, facilitating personal growth and effective social interactions. The results of a study of adolescents studying in vocational schools are presented. The relationship between anxiety and psychological security is explored, finding that higher levels of anxiety correlate with lower psychological security. This study, which involved 110 adolescents, used various scales to measure anxiety and psychological safety, revealing significant negative correlations. Factors such as peer relationships, teachers and classroom environment play crucial roles in enhancing adolescents' psychological security. Findings highlight that an enhanced sense of psychological security in an environment can increase adaptability and resilience in new and challenging contexts, such as moving from rural to urban settings. Overall, psychological security is a protective factor that supports well-being and adaptability during significant life transitions.
Didactic design with the ChatPDF help
Authors: BOSTAN Carmen-Gabriela
Published: November 2024

This article proposes to explore the qualities, efficiency, accuracy, us abilityand applicability of ChatPdf in instructional design. In this regard, a lesson from the 6th grade physics textbook has been uploaded to the application. The research methodology consisted of the teacher's request to ChatPdf to provide several didactical design products, namely the creation of a lesson plan, a learning unit and an evaluation test. Following the discussion between the teacher and the ChatPDF, it appears that it can be used in didactical design, but with certain reservations, in the sense that the products are not of the best quality and do not respect the typical didactic design agreed at the national level. User intervention and refinement of requested responses/products is imperative. However, its use is useful, it helps the teacher save time for didactic design.
The impact of lab work on summative evaluation results during the study of electrokinetics in the 8th grade
Authors: CALALB Mihail , ZELENSCHI Irina
Published: November 2024

The paper studies the correlation between the way of performing the laboratory work and the academic success of the students when studying Electrokinetics in the 8th grade. According to the obtained results, the score obtained in the laboratory work is positively correlated with the results of summative evaluation in physics. Approximately one third of the assessment mark is explained by the laboratory work score, thus underlining the importance of laboratory work in studying physics. It was also observed that girls performed better than boys in both laboratory work and summative evaluation.
Evolution of understanding of physical quantities by school students at different level of education
Authors: МАКЕВНИНА Ольга , КАЛАЛБ Mихаил
Published: November 2024

Physics is an integral part of educational programs, starting from the school level and continuing through higher education institutions. The study of physical concepts and units of measurement plays a crucial role in understanding and describing the world around us, as well as allowing for practical applications in everyday life. This article examines the process and methods of forming physical concepts in students at various educational levels, as the learning of physical concepts and quantities is essential for further progress in physics education. One important aspect is the need to pay special attention to studying the content and perceptions of modern students regarding physical quantities and their properties in the scientific world, as well as their influence on the formation of a scientific worldview. Additionally, there is a necessity to improve students' scientific literacy in physics lessons.
Studying the phenomenon of radioactivity within nuclear physics course
Authors: GUȚULEAC Leonid , ECHIM Zinaida
Published: November 2024

In this paper are presented the results obtained after studying radioactivity in the atomic nucleus physics course. This study states an interdisciplinary link between chemistry and physics. Practical problems related to radioactivity have been solved. A method of processing graphs of attenuation with time of activity of the radioactive preparation was exposed.
LA TUTELA COMUNITARIA DE LOS ESPACIOS NATURALES PROTEGIDOS
Authors: Faya Barrios Antonio Luis
Published: November 2024

SUMARIO: I. HACIA LA CONSTITUCIONALIZACIÓN DEL DERECHO COMUNITARIO DEL MEDIO AMBIENTE: LA FORMACIÓN DE UN CORPUS DE PRINCIPIOS DEL DERECHO AMBIENTAL COMUNITARIO II. LA CONFORMACIÓN DE LA RED NATURA 2000
LA LEY 2/1989, DE 18 DE JULIO, DE INVENTARIO DE ESPACIOS NATURALES Y DE LA FLORA Y FAUNA SILVESTRE
Authors: Faya Barrios Antonio Luis
Published: November 2024

SUMARIO: I. INTRODUCCIÓN II. PRINCIPIOS GENERALES III. INSTRUMENTOS DE PLANEAMIENTO IV. FIGURAS DE PROTECCIÓN V. RÉGIMEN SANCIONADOR VI. LA EVALUACIÓN DE IMPACTO AMBIENTAL EN LAS ACTIVIDADES EN LOS ESPACIOS NATURALES PROTEGIDOS VII. NORMAS DE DECLARACIÓN DE LOS ESPACIOS NATURALES PROTEGIDOS EN ANDALUCÍA