bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The effect of finishing on the wear rate in the initial period of opera-tion of cylindrical tribosurfaces
Authors: Totay Anatoliy , Nagorkin Maksim
Published: December 2024

Increasing the durability of sliding friction pairs parts cannot be possible on a regular basis using more expensive structural materials or, moreover, applying special coatings which are obtained due to using plasma energy or vacuum technologies. It is known that shortening running-in period can significantly increase the surface area and, in addition, provide a more stable operation mode at the stage of the main service life of the product, due to specific conditions and operating modes.
Numerous attempts to access surface roughness parameters corresponding to the roughness parameters formed during normal wear-out period often did not lead to the desired results. As further research in this direction has shown, the time of the run-in period is spent on the formation of the surface layer structure under the influence of specified loads, slippage speeds, initial loads, grades of lubricants, etc. And the steady-state roughness parameters are stabilized only on the substructure characteristic of this pair. In the presented article, an attempt is made to use only the grain size of steel surfaces from the available variety of descriptions of the structural parameters of the parts surface layer. This decision is supported by the fact that the parameter is regulated by GOST 5639-82 (State Standard), and there is a proven method for determining it by using the appropriate hardware. Focusing on the grain size of the tribosurface, it became possible to show the potential of reducing the period of running-in through the conditions of technological influencing factors on the tribosurface.
Attending to Race in Teacher Well-Being Interventions: A Systematic Review and Recommendations
Authors: Griffiths Camilla M. , Pearman Francis A. , O’Sullivan Kristen E. , Knight-Williams Lia , Pagnani Mia , Martin Scotland E. , Brady Shannon T.
Published: December 2024

Many teachers are dissatisfied with their jobs, struggle with feeling effective at work, experience high levels of stress and burnout, and report higher levels of depressive symptoms than the average adult. Moreover, growing evidence shows that teachers’ professional experiences are racialized, resulting in well-being disparities between White teachers and Teachers of Color (TOC). In this article, we use a novel AI-assisted tool to review existing research on interventions ( N = 89) geared to improve teacher well-being, with a specific focus on whether and to what extent researchers acknowledge or discuss the racialized nature of teachers’ professional experiences. Grounded in a theory of schools as racialized organizations, we (a) review the most common intervention strategies for improving teacher well-being and (b) document the extent to which teacher well-being interventions address race or racism in their designs and analyses. Consistent with past work, we find that the vast majority of interventions to improve teacher well-being aim to equip teachers with psychological tools (mindfulness, coping strategies, compassion training) to navigate their professional experiences. However, only half of the studies reviewed here report the racial demographics of their samples, and only four consider how their interventions might differentially impact TOC versus White teachers. We discuss the reasons for and implications of this omission from the teacher well-being literature and provide recommendations for researchers to contend with the racialized nature of teacher well-being in research.
Problems and Prospects of Intensification of Social Capital Development in the Region
Authors:   Institute of Social and Economic Research Ufa Federal Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Karimov Aybulat , Akhmetova Elmira ,   Institute of Social and Economic Research Ufa Federal Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Gerasimova Ludmila ,   Institute of Social and Economic Research Ufa Federal Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Sadykov Ramil ,   Institute of Social and Economic Research Ufa Federal Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Svinukhova Julia ,   Institute of Social and Economic Research Ufa Federal Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Fatkullina Gulshat ,   Institute of Social and Economic Research Ufa Federal Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: December 2024

The monograph reveals the peculiarities of transformation of the region's social capital in the conditions of modern socio-cultural changes, defines the mechanisms and tools of its development intensification.The concept of intensification of the region's social capital development, integrating institutional, corporate and individual mechanisms of its realization, is developed and proposed. Priority directions and factors of intensification of social capital development of different socio-demographic groups of the region's population are presented.
It is recommended for researchers, specialists dealing with the issues of formation and intensification of social capital development in the region, teachers, graduate students, undergraduates and students of higher educational institutions of social and economic profile.
Derbent Âşık Ortamı Temsilcisi Molla Cuma'nın Sanatsal Yaratıcılığına İlişkin Araştırma Sorunları
Authors: Şerifova Salide
Published: December 2024

Derbent aşık çevresinin bir parçası olarak kabul edilen bölgede Şeki aşık sanatının yaygın gelişimi, Molla Cuma'yı âşık sanatının Şeki'deki tanınmış bir temsilcisi haline getirmiştir. 20. yüzyılda Şeki bölgesinde âşık sanatının Molla Cuma'nın âşık sanatının etkisi altında geliştiği açıktır. Üstad âşık Molla Cuma'nın oluşturduğu Şeki âşık sanatının da Derbent âşık çevresi alanına dahil olduğu gerçeğiyle yüzleşmek mümkündür. Bu, Derbent'de oluşan aşk sanatının, orada oluşan edebiyat ortamında unutulmaması için bir çağrı olarak değerlendirilmelidir. Firidun Bey Koçarlı gibi Derbent aşıkları çevresinde yaratıcı bir aşık olarak şekillenen Molla Cuma da 1920'de kurulan rejimin kurbanı oldu. Bu bakımdan Molla Cuma'nın yerel halk tarafından "İstiklal Şairi" olarak tanınması onun eserlerine yeniden önem verilmesinin önemini vurgulamaktadır. Edebi çalışmalarımızda Molla Cuma'nın Arap ve Gürcü alfabeleriyle istinsah edilmiş eserlerinin el yazmaları bulunmaktadır. Bu yazmaların paleografik, grafik-imla ve karşılaştırmalı-mettolojik özellikleri araştırmacılar tarafından çok az araştırılmıştır ve bu sorunun araştırılmasının gerekliliği açıktır. Onlarca öğrencisine el sanatlarının sırlarını öğreten ünlü usta Molla Cuma'nın eserini incelerken yazarın yaratıcılığının edebiyatımızın ayrılmaz bir parçası haline dönüştüğüne tanık oluyoruz.
Halk Edebiyatı Ürünlerinden Türkülerin Sinemada Kullanılmasının Kültür Aktarımı Bağlamında Değerlendirilmesi: O Da Beni Seviyor
Authors: Keleş Kurtoğlu Aslıhan
Published: December 2024

Halk edebiyatı içinde türküler önemli bir yer tutar. Milletin ortak hazinesi olan kültürde de kendine yer bulan türkülerin uyandırdıkları duygu, söz varlığı, ezgileri ve hikâyeleri ile geniş bir kapsamı bulunmaktadır. Geçmişten günümüze teknolojinin gelişmesiyle televizyon, sinema ve genel ağdaki video izleme siteleri paylaşım noktasında önemli bir rol üstlenmeye başlamıştır. Türküler söz konusu olduğunda da bir filmin/dizinin içinde kullanılan türkünün popülaritesinin arttığı bilinmektedir. Bir Ay Doğar türküsü ile özdeşleşen O da Beni seviyor filmi çalışmaya örnek olarak alınmıştır. Youtube platformu üzerinde üç milyon izlenmeyi aşarak önemli bir kitleye ulaşan O da Beni Seviyor filmi kültür aktarımı yönünden incelendiğinde filmde halk hikâyelerinden masallara, deyişlerden Alevi geleneklerine kadar pek çok unsurun yer aldığı görülmektedir. Masalcı dede, ateş başında anlatılan hikâyeler, Aslı ile Kerem hikâyesi, köy hayatının canlı bir şekilde aktarılması filmde kültürel ögelerin yansıtılması olarak değerlendirilebilen parçalardır. Bütüne bakıldığında filmde geçen türküler ve film için özel bestelenmiş müzikler hem halk edebiyatına ait bu türün yeniden gündeme gelmesine hem de filmin daha geniş kitlelere hitap edebilmesine katkıda bulunmuştur. Çalışmada kısaca türkülere, kültür aktarımına değinilmiş daha sonra O da Beni Seviyor filmi olay örgüsüyle ele alınarak türkülerde ve diğer kültürel ögelerde kültür aktarımının izleri sürülmüştür.
The Effect of Diet Consisting of Grass and Tofu By Product Supplemented Soybean Hulls on Its Digestibilities and Milk Production of Anglo Nubian Does
Authors: Akbarillah Tris , Hidayat Hidayat , Pratiwi L. , Purnamasari D. , Utama E. Y. , Nurzaman S.
Published: December 2024

This experiment was conducted to evaluate diet consiting of grass and tofu dregs supplemented soybean hulls on its digestibilities and milk production of Anglo Nubian does. Three heads of Anglo Nubian does, aging 17-18 month old, first parity, early lactation used as experimental animals. Latin square design was applied on this experiment with 3 treatments and 3 periods. The treatments were P0 ( 5 kg grass+ 6 kg tofu dregs+ 20 g mineral diluted on 20 g rice bran) as a control, P1 (P0+ 300 g wet soybean hulls), and P2 (P0 + 600 g wet soybean hulls). Data collected were analysed of variance, continued by least signifcant difference test. Variables measured were nutrition contens of feeds, feeds consumption:  either grass, concentrates, or total consumption. The variables observed were the nutritional content of feed ingredients, nutrient consumption from forage and concentrates (tofu dregs and soybean hulls), and total nutrient consumption, as well as feed digestibility, and daily milk production. The experimental results showed that the average nutritional consumption of forage feed was not significantly different (P>0.05), the average nutritional consumption of concentrate feed was significantly different (P<0.05), increased by adding soybean hulls, but the total nutritional consumption of feed did not different (P>0.05). The average digestibility of feed nutrients was not significantly different (P>0.05), however the digestibility of crude fiber and nitrogen free extracts showed a decrease (P<0.05) with the addition of soybean hulls to the diet. The average daily milk production, P0 was 1699.29 ml/h/d, not significantly different (P>0.05) from P1, which was 1764.76 ml/h/d, but P2 milk production which was 1853.33 ml/h/d was significantly higher (P< 0.01) than P0 and P1. This research can be concluded that the addition of 600 g of wet soybean hulls to the diets on early lactation Anglo Nubian does may increase the average daily milk production
Fermented Extract of Senduduk Leaf as Herbal Additive to Reduce Escherichia coli Population in Broiler Cecum
Authors: Farhana Nurul , Yulia Eva , Fati Nelzi , Ramaiyulis Ramaiyulis
Published: December 2024

Escerichia coli is a type of bacteria that normally grows in the caecum of broilers and has the potential to become a pathogen that causes disease in broilers. This study aims to determine the effect of adding fermented sendunia leaf extract (EFDS) to drinking water on the population of Escherichia coli bacteria in the caecum of broilers. EFDS is obtained from the fermentation of fresh sendua leaves in a mixture of 1 kg of sendunia leaves + 1 l of EM4 + 16 l of sterile distilled water in a jerry can which is incubated for 2 weeks at room temperature. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 treatments adding EFDS to drinking water at levels: A = 0% (control), B = 2%, C = 4%, and D = 6% with 5 replications. Lohman type broilers were kept for 5 weeks in cages measuring 60 x 100 cm containing 5 broilers for one treatment unit. The ration used contains 22% crude protein and 3000 Kcal/kg energy. The results of parameter measurements at the end of maintenance showed that the treatment with the addition of EFDS at levels of 4 and 6% showed that the diameter of the inhibition zone for Escherichia coli bacteria was classified as moderate level, namely 5.1-5.3 mm. A population decrease (P<0.05) was found at the EFDS level of 4% in drinking water with a population of 0.86 x106 CFU/ml with a decrease of 63.25% compared to the control. The addition of EFDS had no significant effect (P>0.05) on cecum pH and cecum length, but there was a tendency for pH to decrease (6.4-5.7) according to the level of EFDS addition. The addition of 4% EFDS in broiler drinking water is recommended in this study to control the Escherichia coli population in the broiler caecum.
Effect of Giving Moringa Leaf Infusion (Moringa oleifera) in Triggering Puberty in Peranakan Etawa (PE) Goats
Authors: Salmin Salmin , Sukoco Hendro , Said Nur Saidah , Rahmawati Rahmawati , Awaluddin Awaluddin , Malewa Amiruddin , Tantu Rizal Y.
Published: December 2024

This study aims to determine the potential benefits of moringa leaf infusion on PE goats' puberty.  The research method used a Randomised Group Design, with five treatments and four groups.  The observed parameters were puberty or time of first estrus, estrus behaviour, estrus quality, onset, and duration.  Analysis in this study used the One-Way ANOVA test followed by Duncan's test to determine the fundamental differences between treatments.  The results of the analysis of variance showed that there is a significant effect between treatments (P <0.05) on puberty.  Treatment P4 (20%) found the fastest puberty time fastest puberty time was found in treatment P4 (20%), which is at the age of PE goats at about 10.25 months, followed by treatment P3 (15%), which is at the age of PE goats at about 10.50 months.  The most extended estrus duration was found in P3 and P4 treatments, 36.50 hours and 36.25 hours, respectively.  This study concludes that moringa leaf infusion can significantly affect puberty or the onset of sexually mature symptoms.  Giving 20% moringa leaf infusion is the maximum dose that can trigger the onset of puberty.  These findings offer hope and optimism for the potential benefits of moringa leaf infusion in managing and developing PE goat farms.
Spermatozoa Quality of Pasundan Cattle Frozen Semen at Various Thawing Temperatures and Durations
Authors: Surjamah Surjamah , Somanjaya Rachmat , Widianingrum Dini
Published: December 2024

Pasundan cattle are West Java's indigenous Genetic Resources, and the proper frozen semen thawing technique is necessary for successful artificial insemination (AI) to increase the cattle population. This study aimed to evaluate the quality of spermatozoa of Pasundan cattle frozen semen post-thawing at various temperatures and thawing duration. A total of 24 frozen semen samples were thawed with two treatment factors: temperature (27 and 37°C) and thawing duration (15, 20, 25, and 30 seconds). The observed variables included motility, viability, and plasma membrane integrity. Data were analyzed using the General Linear Model (GLM) for these variables, followed by the Tukey test for multiple comparisons. The results showed no interaction between temperature and thawing time on the observed variables. There was no significant difference (p>0.05) in sperm motility between treatments, with values ​​between 45.30±0.78 and 52.57±3.59%. Furthermore, the sperm viability rate was significantly different (p<0.05) due to temperature and thawing time. Sperm viability was higher in the 37°C thawing group for 15 seconds. In contrast to the integrity of the sperm plasma membrane, the 27°C temperature treatment group had a higher rate than the 37°C treatment group. It can be concluded that thawing frozen semen of Pasundan cattle at 27 or 37°C with a duration of 15-30 seconds produces normal spermatozoa quality, and a temperature of 37°C for 30 seconds is recommended for the thawing process. These findings contribute to optimizing thawing protocols in artificial insemination practices, enhancing the reproductive success of Pasundan cattle.
The Effect of Adding Moringa Leaf Powder (Moringa oleifera) on the Chemical Content of Chicken Nuggets
Authors: Aristika Gega Indah , Riwu Agustinus Rudolf , Sulmiyati Sulmiyati
Published: December 2024

Moringa leaves contain high nutrients and some saponins play a role in lowering cholesterol levels. The use of Moringa leaves in chicken nuggets is becoming an innovation to produce functional food products. This research aimed to analyze the effect of the mixed-use of Moringa leaf powder (Moringa oleifera) on the chemical content of chicken nuggets. The research design is completely randomized, with four treatments and four replications. The treatments in this research were the level of addition of Moringa leaf powder, Treatment K0=0% (control); K1= 10%, K2=20%, and K3=30%. The results of statistical analysis showed an effect of significant (P<0.01) on crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, and cholesterol content on chicken nuggets. The conclusion is that the addition of 10-30% Moringa leaf powder reduces the crude protein content, crude fat content, and cholesterol content and can increase the crude fiber content.
Total Plate Count and Organoleptic Tests of Soft Cheese Made from Goat Milk with the Addition of Lemon Juice (Citrus limon)
Authors: Viaretika Baiq , Sulistyowati Endang , Dohi Muhammad , Haryanto Haryanto , Soetrisno Edi , Ali Muhammad , Hidayat Hidayat , Akbarillah Tris
Published: December 2024

This study evaluates the effect of adding local lemon juice (Citrus limon) on Total Plate Count (TPC) and organoleptic in soft cheese, including color, texture, taste and preference for color, aroma/smell, texture and flavour. The experimental design used was a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) using four treatments and 4 replications. Treatments differed by lemon juice concentration:  T1 (0%), T2 (2%), T3 (4%), T4 (6%). The observation variables are TPC and organoleptic. The research results show that adding local lemon juice significantly effects (P<0.01) on the TPC and Organoleptics of color, texture, taste, and preferences for color, aroma/aroma, texture and flavour. The highest mean TPC was obtained at T1 (0%) with a value of 4.08 x 108 cfu/g, and the lowest was at T4 (6%) with a value of 2.25 x 108 cfu/g.
Modest, not extreme, northern high latitude amplification over the Mid to Late Miocene shown by coccolith clumped isotopes
Authors: Mejia Ramirez Luz Maria , Bernasconi Stefano M. , Fernandez Alvaro , Zhang Hongrui , Guitián José , Jaggi Madalina , Taylor Victoria , Perez-Huerta Alberto , Stoll Heather
Published: December 2024

The ongoing global warming is characterized by a high latitude amplification effect, with Northern Hemisphere air temperatures increasing significantly faster than the global average. Widely-used paleotemperature proxies suggest that during past warm climate states, there was extreme high-latitude and polar amplified warming, along with flat latitudinal sea surface temperature (SST) gradients. Because these features remain difficult to simulate in climate models for periods like the Miocene, not only model construction, but also absolute values of proxy temperature estimates should be continuously revised. Clumped isotope thermometry is a tool that has the potential to bypass some of the limitations of other proxies, such as reliance on assumptions of past seawater chemistry, and other unknown mechanisms influencing their response to temperature changes. Here we provide the first downcore reconstruction of calcification temperatures from coccolith clumped isotopes (∆47) at northern high latitudes. This record shares trends with alkenone SSTs from the same samples estimated via widely-used calibrations, but suggest an on average ~9 °C colder North Atlantic over the last 16 million years (My). Coccolith ∆47 calcification temperatures agree better than alkenone-derived records with model simulations for the Mid and Late Miocene. If confirmed by additional records, a modest, rather than an extreme northern high latitude warmth, would entail paradigm-changing implications in our understanding of high latitude thermal response to anthropogenic CO2, while implying a need for revision of the present interpretations of currently considered well-validated temperature proxies like alkenone unsaturation ratios.
Mapping the Neural Taxonomy of Mental Objects in Moment-to-moment Cognition
Authors: Yu Xinchi
Published: December 2024

We mentally represent all kinds of objects across a variety of tasks and source modalities (i.e., mental objects). Recent work has proposed that mental objects are represented by content-free, reassignable pointers (or indexicals, tokens) in our moment-to-moment processing. Are all mental objects represented by the same set of pointers? If not, where should we draw the lines between different kinds of pointers? In this Perspective, we propose a novel research program aiming at unraveling the neural taxonomy of mental objects, by testing how the neural markers for pointers generalize across different paradigms, task goals, source modalities (and more).
Sex Differences and Semantic Support in Toddlers’ Spoken Word Recognition
Authors: Avila-Varela Daniela Susana , Cabiddu Francesco , Escrichs Anira , Luegi Paula , Veríssimo João , Jones Gary
Published: December 2024

Research shows that as toddlers grow and their vocabulary expands, their ability to recognize a referent after hearing its name worsens when they encounter similar-sounding words (e.g., dog-door) or words from the same category (e.g., dog-chicken) compared to unrelated words (e.g., dog-boat). This study investigated the impact of phonological and semantic similarities between words on spoken word recognition in toddlers. We presented 21-month-old English monolinguals with a Preferential Looking Task adapted to a priming paradigm while their eye movements were recorded with an eye-tracker. Participants were presented with a spoken word (prime) followed by a related or unrelated spoken word (target). The experiment included three conditions: Phonologically Related, where words share the initial phonemes (e.g., toe-toast); Semantically Related, where words share the initial phonemes and belong to the same category (e.g., turkey-turtle); and Unrelated, where words do not share the initial phonemes and do not belong to the same category (e.g., bubble-toast and box-turtle). Growth curve analyses revealed more target looks in the Unrelated condition than in the Phonologically Related condition and more looks in the Semantically Related condition than in the Unrelated and Phonologically Related conditions. These results suggest better word recognition when a word is both phonologically and semantically related than when it is unrelated or only phonologically related. Female toddlers demonstrated more pronounced word recognition than male toddlers. This study extends our understanding of the roles of phonological and semantic cues, as well as sex differences, in language processing among young toddlers.
The biophysics of balanced living: a mechano-homeostasis paradigm for balancing in animals and robots
Authors: Wilkinson Nicholas M.
Published: December 2024

From birth until death animals resist gravity, effortfully asserting bodily form, animate behaviour, and postural balance. Most basic negentropic behaviours are understood as homeostasis (e.g. thermoregulation), but balance is taken to be an exception. Many studies have elucidated its sub-mechanisms, but the existence of goal-oriented homeostatic organisation remains an open question. The current theoretical paper reviews existing work to highlight and challenge the assumptions that belie a homeostatic model, arguing that balance is organised as one aspect of wider mechano-homeostasis, by a control loop organisationally akin to thermoregulation. The biophysical cost of maintaining an agent-medium density gradient defines the task, which is the regulation of mechanical force. Organism-level mechano-homeostasis must approximately maintain a certain mechanical force field at the surface of the organism (i.e. that which precisely cancels gravitational acceleration), or the organism will fall, dissipate and die. The argument specifies this fluid, dynamical force field of ‘balance’ for arbitrary morphologies and configurations, and describes how animals apprehend it developmentally for their own embodiment. I motivate and define this model, examine it against existing evidence, and discuss its implications, limitations and scope for understanding the embodied organisation of balance and spatiotemporal animacy in animals and robots.
Gravity hills as perceptual phenomena
Authors: McIntosh Robert D
Published: December 2024

Short essay from the book, 'Gravity Roads', by Hannah Schleifer, July 2024, Ringelpress, The Hague, Netherlands.
Modality-Independent Core Brain Network for Language as Proved by Sign Language
Authors: Trettenbrein Patrick C. , Meister Nina-Kristin , Slivac Ksenija , Finkbeiner Thomas A. , Steinbach Markus , Friederici Angela D. , Zaccarella Emiliano
Published: December 2024

The human brain has the capacity to automatically compute the grammatical relations ofwords in sentences, be they spoken or written. This species-specific ability for syntax lies atthe core of our capacity for language and is primarily subserved by a left-hemispheric fronto-temporal network consisting of the posterior inferior frontal gyrus (pIFG), as well as theposterior middle temporal gyrus and superior temporal sulcus (pMTG/STS). To date, itremains unclear whether this core network for syntactic processing identified for spoken andwritten language in hearing people also holds for the processing of the grammatical structureof a natural sign language in deaf people. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, asign language paradigm that systematically varied the presence of syntactic and lexical-semantic information, and meta-analytically defined functional regions-of-interests derivedfrom a large dataset of syntactic processing in hearing non-signers, we demonstrate that deafnative signers of German Sign Language (DGS) also recruit left pIFG and pMTG/STS forcomputing grammatical relations in sign language—indicating the universality of the corelanguage network. These findings suggest that the human brain evolved a dedicated neuralnetwork for processing the grammatical structure of natural languages independent oflanguage modality, which flexibly interacts with different externalization systems dependingon the modality of language use.
Can Biased State Media Change Minds? Null Evidence from Poland
Authors: Czarnek Gabriela , BLUM ASHLEY , Rand David Gertler , Berinsky Adam J.
Published: December 2024

We investigate the impact of exposure to biased media content on political attitudes, focusing on a specific government-controlled broadcaster in Poland. In an experiment (N = 1,943), we randomly assigned participants to either a treatment condition, where they read excerpts from a representative sample of articles published by this media outlet on divisive political topics, or to a control condition. We do not find evidence that exposure to these excerpts influenced political attitudes (such as distrust in the opposition, perceptions of outsider threat, and meta-perceptions of these attitudes in society). Additionally, there was no evidence that mentioning the source of the information affected the persuasiveness of the news articles, nor that party preferences or political interest moderates any of these effects. These findings raise questions about the causal role of biased media in political polarization during periods of high political discord.
Opposite sign correlation between emotional intelligence and autobiographical and everyday memory
Authors: Moya Clara , García María , Vila Clara , Álvarez-Alonso María José , de-la-Peña Cristina , Scott Ricardo
Published: December 2024

Emotion influences memory. Emotional intelligence contributes to regulate emotions in life activities, such as affective relationships, teamwork, or tolerance to frustration. A high score in emotional intelligence is usually related with high scores in other cognitive skills. Here we tested the relationship of emotional intelligence with two types of memory: autobiographical and everyday memory. Emotional intelligence was assessed through a short version of the EQ-i inventory. For memory evaluation we used Spanish adaptations of the Memory Functioning Questionnaire (MFQ), the Autobiographical Memory Test (AMT), the Memory Characteristics Questionnaire (MCQ), and an historically updated version of the Past Events Questionnaire (PEQ). Regression analysis showed a positive relation among the interpersonal factor of emotional intelligence and autobiographical memory. On the contrary, the intrapersonal emotional intelligence showed a negative relation with everyday memory (memory for routines and practical aspects of everyday life). This opposite sign relationship suggests that while social interaction enhances autobiographical memories, internal introspection reduces everyday memory, likely due to motivational aspects in both cases. In addition to emphasizing the importance of interpersonal relationships for cognitive aspects, the results also point to a specific memory deficit (everyday memory) in people with high scores in intrapersonal intelligence as measured by EQ-i.
Technostress and Digital Burnout in the Context of Occupational Therapy- Definition, Scientific Scope and Relevance
Authors: Tiebel Jakob , Ernst Franziska
Published: December 2024

The digital transformation significantly influences occupational therapy (OT) acrossvarious levels. Technostress (TS) and digital burnout (DB) emerge as consequences ofexcessive demands in managing information and communication technologies,negatively impacting job satisfaction among professionals, the therapeutic alliance, andclients' engagement in meaningful activities. This article provides a conceptual definitionof TS and DB, examines these phenomena through a multidisciplinary lens, andsynthesizes the current state of research. Based on these findings, implications for OTpractice are proposed to address the challenges associated with digital transformation.
Beyond Watts and Wheels: A Review of Conceptualizations of Justice and Equity in Energy and Mobility Transition Research
Authors: Gerdes Daniel , Kirchner Mathias , Plöchl Jana , Scherhaufer Patrick , Spittler Nathalie , Klingler Michael
Published: December 2024

Targeting policies to promote a rapid and significant acceleration of low-carbon transitions entails several barriers and challenges that are inextricably tied to existing inequalities and may reinforce or even create new forms of inequity. In this comprehensive systematic literature review, we analyze conceptual and empirical contributions on justice and equity in the fields of energy and mobility transition research. The main task is to summarize, organize and integrate the vast body of ever-increasing knowledge to critically strengthen future research and policy engagement toward a more socially just and low-carbon society. Our findings confirm the predominance of the triumvirate of tenets — distributive, procedural, and recognition – while newer justice dimensions such as restorative, intergenerational, spatial justice, and intersectional perspectives are gaining increasing attention. A specific analysis of authorship structures highlights the hegemony of knowledge production networks centered on individual key authors, mostly affiliated with institutions of the Global North. The gap between Global North and Global South is further demonstrated by a highly unbalanced overrepresentation of geographical research activities, and a different prioritization of justice subjects and concerns. Conceptualizations of justice based on non-Western ontologies or linked to de- and post-colonial perspectives remain largely disregarded. Consequently, we suggest that future transition research should address the implications of meta-conceptual perspectives and the potential of post-normal science and whole systems perspectives. To further explore root causes, we also call for recognizing the structural conditions of (in)justice, politicizing the ontology of technology, and pluralizing perspectives by emphasizing decolonial thought and epistemic justice. Recognizing that justice is a multi-faceted and essentially contested concept, we provide an integrated framework that enables researchers and practitioners to reflect on the potential impacts of energy and mobility transitions, political strategies and other societal interventions. The Spatio-temporal, Holistic and Inclusive Framework for Transition (SHIFT) is based on a critical social science perspective and features a holistic and inclusive approach for evaluating and guiding transition policies in the energy and mobility sector.
Effects of temperature and duration on extraction process utilising aqueous solvent towards quality of tea derived from dried roots of Asparagus officinalis L.
Authors:   Experimental-practical Area, An Giang University, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam, Giang Nguyen Thi Ngoc , Khai Tran Van ,   Crop Science Department, Agriculture and Natural Resource Faculty, An Giang University, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam.
Published: December 2024

Introduction: The root of Asparagus officinalis L. stands out as a potential byproduct source for creating value-added food products. Asparagus root is studied
for the development of a new herbal tea. The water solvent extraction method is
proposed to determine appropriate extraction parameters, including temperature
and time, which are crucial and interdependent factors during the extraction
process, requiring precise investigation to maximise yield and maintain the quality
of the extracted compounds. Methods: This investigation focused on identifying
an advanced extraction method applicable to the tea infusion of desiccated herbal
products. The study delved into multiple extraction parameters, encompassing
temperatures (80, 85, 90, and 95°C) and durations (15, 30, 45, and 60 minutes),
utilising an aqueous solvent to scrutinise their impact on the tea’s extracted solution
quality. Results: The research determined that 85°C and 30 minutes were the proper
parameters for tea infusion. The extracted solution from dried asparagus root tea
exhibited ultimate nutrient contents (saccharose, vitamin C, phenolic compounds,
flavonoid, and saponin) and antioxidant capacity (DPPH and FRAP) (in 100 g of dry
matter) of 0.81 g, 1.23 g, 0.50 g TAE, 0.12 g QE, 1.10 g SE, 56.10%, and 1.12 M
Fe2+, respectively. Conclusion: This research effectively elucidated the impacts of
extraction temperature and duration employing an aqueous solvent on desiccated
agricultural commodity, particularly asparagus root. The findings yielded valuable
insights aimed at discerning optimal parameters for the extraction procedure based
on nutrient content and bioactivity in the extracted solution.
REPRESENTATION OF THE REALITY IN THE FIRST GEORGIAN DOCUMENTARY FILMS
Authors: Lia Zambakhidze  , Nino Chalaganidze
Published: December 2024

History of the Georgian cinema counts more than hundred years. In the beginning of the XX century several projecting halls had already started operation in Georgia. The local society upon appearance of the film making, in 1896, shared new directions of the art and if we will take a glance on dynamics of development, we can say boldly it got rather interested in it. During a definite period of time opportunities and impacts of new means of the mass communication became a subject of interests not only of authors, but public persons (actors) as well. The work over creation of the national film making was started. For the purpose of encouraging of patriotic moods, broadening of education and rising awareness among viewers, directors, writers and aristocracy of that period consolidated. It was just an attempt. After occupation happened in 1921 Georgian film making, as well as other fields of the art found themselves in the Soviet propagandistic pliers. The target of this thesis (work) is to represent dynamics of development of the Georgian film making, to analyze the cadres kept in the Georgian National Archive from the beginning of the XX century – till the occupation of 1921, to demonstrate the key features of the documentary film developed according to the political, social or economic processes and global trends, authors’ achievements in the process of translation of the idea from the creative viewpoint.
OPTIMISING THE RECRUITMENT OF TEACHERS FOR SCARCE SKILLS SUBJECTS IN RURAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A STUDY OF PRACTICES IN AFRICAN COUNTRIES
Authors: Matodzi Grace Muremela  , Azwidohwi Phillip Kutame  , Ingrid Sibongile Kapueja  , Oluwatoyin Ayodele Ajani
Published: December 2024

This scoping review investigates strategies for optimising the recruitment of teachers specialising in scarce skills subjects in rural secondary schools across African countries. Using human capital theory as the theoretical framework, the study explores how various recruitment practices impact the availability and effectiveness of qualified teachers in these critical areas. A total of 344 articles were initially accessed through Scopus and Google Scholar, of which 57 peer-reviewed articles published in English were selected for thematic analysis. The review reveals several key themes related to recruitment practices, including the influence of financial incentives, professional development opportunities, and community engagement. It also highlights the significant barriers faced in rural settings, such as infrastructural deficiencies, low attractiveness of teaching careers in these areas, and challenges related to retention of teachers. The findings underscore the necessity for targeted policies that address these specific challenges and enhance the appeal of teaching in rural schools. Recommendations include increasing investment in teacher training programmes, providing competitive incentives, and fostering partnerships between educational institutions and local communities to support teacher recruitment and retention.
INVESTIGATING HOW AI CAN SUPPORT SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING FOR STUDENT TEACHERS IN AFRICAN RURAL UNIVERSITIES-PROSPECTS, CHALLENGES AND FUTURE
Authors: Rachel Gugu Mkhasibe  , Oluwatoyin Ayodele Ajani
Published: December 2024

This study investigates how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance self-directed learning among student teachers in African rural universities. A scoping review methodology was employed, encompassing 214 articles accessed from Scopus and Google Scholar. From these, 78 peer-reviewed English-language articles were selected for thematic analysis. The review highlights both the prospects and challenges of integrating AI into self-directed learning within these specific educational contexts. AI technologies offer significant potential to personalise learning experiences, provide adaptive feedback, and support remote learning in resource-constrained environments. However, the study also uncovers notable challenges, including limited infrastructure, inadequate digital literacy, and resistance to technology adoption. The findings suggest that while AI can significantly benefit self-directed learning, especially in areas where traditional educational resources are scarce, successful implementation requires overcoming these barriers through targeted interventions and support. Future research should focus on developing scalable AI solutions tailored to the unique needs of rural universities and exploring strategies to address the digital divide. This research provides a foundational understanding of AI’s role in supporting self-directed learning and offers practical insights for policymakers, educators, and researchers.
Muslim Women’s Perceptions of Barriers to Sectorial Participation: Insights and Clarifications from an Islamic Perspective Based on a Qualitative Study in Ampara District, Sri Lanka
Authors: Mohamed Sulthan Ismiya Begum  , Indriaty Ismail  , Zul’ Azmi Yakoob
Published: December 2024

Women’s educational attainment and participation in the workforce have increased significantly. However, in the Sri Lankan context, Muslim women often encounter barriers to engaging in professional fields. Although Islam acknowledges the importance of women’s contributions within its ethical framework, many eligible and skilled Muslim women refrain from pursuing careers in essential sectors such as healthcare due to various interpretations of Islamic teachings. This study aims to clarify the historical contributions of Muslim women to professional fields and to investigate the reasons for their current underrepresentation from an Islamic perspective. Using a qualitative research design, purposive sampling was employed to select participants, including housemaids and women in diverse professions from the Ampara District. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed using content analysis methods. The findings offer valuable insights for women seeking a better understanding of Islamic teaching, academic researchers, advocates for the proper implementation of Islamic principles, and future generations interested in the roles of women within the community.
Representation of Islamic Thought and Civilisation at International Islamic University Malaysia Through Semiotics: An Analysis
Authors: Mehwish Riaz  , Thameem Ushama
Published: December 2024

Signs, logos, and images have their languages, through which some hidden and cryptic message is delivered to society. Signs represent vision, philosophy, and value of thought in any context to guide society in conveying a message. This paper analyses Islamic thought and civilisation at the International Islamic University Malaysia through semiotic representation and its implementation. The data in images, signs, and logos were taken from IIUM. The data is analysed semiotically in all aspects and discussed to see to which extent these are related to Islamic thoughts and civilisation. The study’s findings suggest that IIUM has deliberately utilised semiotics to deliver Islamic thoughts and ideas to the University. This research would significantly contribute to a knowledge reservoir regarding semiotics, particularly for government institutions, NGOs, and other organisations who intend to adopt semiotics for any message delivery. So, we can say that, like other languages, semiotics is a medium for delivering a meaningful message. History shows that ancient civilisations adopted a similar method to deliver their thoughts and messages. We can see the symbols, signs, and logos in the remains of ancient civilisations.
Farklı Metalik Parçacıklarla Modifiye Edilmiş Polikaprolakton Filmlerin Difüzyon Katsayısına Etkisi
Authors: Kılıç Muhammet Samet
Published: December 2024

Modifiye elektrotların arzu edilen özelliklere göre tasarlanması (biyo)elektro-katalitik ve (biyo)sensör gibi farklı çalışma alanları için büyük bir çeşitlilik sağlamaktadır. Kullanılacak modifiye filmlerin elektrot yüzeylerindeki elektrokimyasal davranışı çalışmaların analitik parametrelerine etki etmektedir. Bu çalışmada, modifiye elektrotların (polikaprolakton/iridyum(IV) oksit (PCL/(IrO2), polikaprolakton/kobalt(II) oksit (PCL/CoO), polikaprolakton/alüminyum oksit (PCL/Al2O3) ve polikaprolakton/ferrosen (PCL/Fe (C5H5)2)) yüzeylerinde potasyum hekzasiyanoferratın [K3Fe(CN)6] redoks reaksiyonu döngüsel voltametri tekniği ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen voltamogram dataları ve Randles-Sevcik denklemi yardımıyla her bir kompozit için oksidasyon ve redüksiyon difüzyon katsayıları hesaplanmıştır. Kompozit filmlerin difüzyon katsayısı değerleri birbirleriyle kıyaslanmış ve [K3Fe(CN)6]’dan sağlanan demir iyonlarının IrO2 ile modifiye edilmiş elektrodun yüzeyinde, hazırlanan diğer modifiye elektrotlara göre daha iyi oksidasyon ve redüksiyon performansı gösterdiği tespit edilmiştir.
Boletus edulis Biyokütlesi ile Direct Blue 2 Boyar Maddesinin Giderimi: Sorpsiyon Kinetikleri ve İzoterm Karakteristiği
Authors: Erden Emre
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmada, Boletus edulis biyokütlesi ile sulu çözeltilerden Direct Blue 2 boyar maddesinin giderimi çalışılmıştır. Bu amaçla biyosorbent olarak hazırlanan B. edulis biyokütlesi ile farklı koşullarda DB2 giderim çalışmaları gerçekleştirilmiştir. Biyosorbent miktarı, başlangıç DB2 derişimi, pH, biyosorpsiyon sıcaklığı ve sürenin optimizasyonunun ardından izoterm, kinetik ve termodinamik parametreler hesaplanmıştır. Elde edilen verilere göre, 0,02 g/0,02 L biyosorbent miktarının kullanıldığı koşullarda biyosorpsiyon kapasitesi pH:3,0’te 25 ⁰C’de 200 mg/L başlangıç DB2 derişimi için 136,149±0,801 mg/g bulunmuştur. Biyosorpsiyon prosesinin yalancı ikinci derece kinetik modele ve Freundlich izoterm modeline uyumlu, biyosorpsiyonun ekzotermik karakterde olduğu bulunmuştur.
Farklı Bölgelerde Yetişen ve Farklı Muhafaza Yöntemlerine Tabi Tutulan Sumak (Rhus Coriaria L.)' daki Suda Çözünen Vitaminlerin Araştırılması
Authors: M. Alı Haval , Karataş Fikret , Özer Dursun , Saydam Sinan
Published: December 2024

Farklı bölgelerde yetişmiş, sumak örneklerinden yağlanıp ve yağlanmadan bekletilen numunelerdeki, suda çözünen vitaminler HPLC ile tayin edildi. Bu amaçla, öğütülen sumak örnekleri iki kısma ayrıldı, bir kısmı yağlanırken diğer ikinci kısım ise yağlanmadı ve her iki grup altı ay bekletildikten sonra analiz edildi. Yağlanmamış sumak örneklerindeki askorbik asit, tiamin, riboflavin, nikotin amid, nikotinik asit, pantotenik asit, pridoksin, folik asit ve siyanokobalamin miktarları sırasıyla 22.2 ± 1.1 - 48.8 ± 1.9, 38.9 ± 1.7 - 123.1±4.1, 123.8 ±7.3 - 404.7 ±14.6, 5.8±4.5 - 203.8±8.5, 527.9±10.9 - 993.8±20.4, 216.7±7.7 - 575.4±13.7, 72.2±3.8 - 244.2±9.2, 359.2±14.1 - 612.8± 19.5, 43.0±2.2 - 108.8±4.8 µg /g dw, arasında değiştiği bulunmuştur. Bütün bölgelerdeki yağlanmış ve yağlanmamış sumak örneklerindeki vitamin miktarları arasındaki farkın istatiksel olarak anlamlı (P
Investigation of the Effect of Lignin on Aged Bitumen
Authors: Genç Ömer , Varli Bingöl Başak
Published: December 2024

Globally, sustainability is an important issue. Bitumen is obtained from crude oil, is solid at ambient temperature, almost completely soluble in toluene, is in a non-volatile, sticky form, and is defined as a waterproofing material. In terms of low carbon dioxide emissions, the asphalt industry is looking for more sustainable options. Lignin is one of the most common natural polymers on earth. Its role is to hold the chemical components, which is the wall material, together in the matrix structure in plant cells and to provide resistance. Millions of tons of lignin are released after pulp production which is considered waste material. Depolymerized fractions cause significant environmental problems due to toxic chemical structures. In this study, short-term aged bitumen was modified by lignin at the rates of 15% and 20% to bitumen weight, and conventional Penetration Test, Ductility Test, and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analysis were carried out to determine the rheological effect. In addition, it was aimed at determining the effective rate of lignin usage. In conclusion, the current research aimed to demonstrate that lignin, as a value-added modifier, is a promising solution with both environmental and engineering values. Also, as the lignin rate increased, the hardening rate of short-term aged bitumen increased in both penetration and ductility tests. Furthermore, SEM data revealed that particles with irregular surfaces are homogeneously distributed in aged bitumen. However, with the increase in usage rate, the distribution of lignin particles in bitumen became irregular.
Kurşunsuz Süperiletken Alaşımların K Kabuğu Floresans Parametrelerinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: Güdümen Hüseyin , Aksoy Canan , Tıraşoğlu Engin
Published: December 2024

Süperiletken lehim alaşımları SnIn (20:80, 35:65; 45:55, 65:30, 75:25) ağırlık%+Bi(%6 ağırlık)'nin K-kabuğu floresans parametreleri, X-ışını yoğunluk oranları (Ki/Kj), üretim tesir kesitleri (σKi) ve floresans verimleri (wK), Ultra-Düşük Ge dedektörü kullanılarak incelenmiştir. Numuneler, 241Am halka şeklinde radyoaktif bir kaynaktan gelen 59.5 keV γ-ışınları ile uyarılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlar teorik değerlerle karşılaştırılmıştır. Gözlenen veriler, alaşım etkisinin ve element bileşimi arasındaki yük transferinin teorik değerlerden sapmalara neden olduğunu göstermiştir.