bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Features of the development of health tourism
Authors:   State Biotechnological University, Kalinichenko Sergiy , Kharchevnikova Liliia , Avriata Andrii ,   State Biotechnological University, Oliinyk Ihor ,   «European University»
Published: December 2024

The article is devoted to studying the development of medical and health tourism. Its purpose is to study modern trends and problems of this development. The article considers the features of the development of medical and health tourism, which is an important direction focused on preserving and strengthening health and increasing people’s vital activity. The study analyzes the main factors that contribute to the development of this type of tourism, particularly physical and geographical conditions, the availability of natural resources, and their impact on human health. The role of medical and health resorts and sanatoriums that provide treatment with the help of natural factors, such as mineral waters, therapeutic mud, and climatotherapy, is substantiated. Statistical data are provided, which indicates the growing popularity of medical and health tourism around the world. It is revealed that resorts with mineral waters, mud baths, and other natural resources are important centers of treatment and health restoration. At the same time, the study revealed that, despite the high resource potential, many regions of Ukraine need to improve infrastructure to attract more tourists. One of the main factors in the development of medical tourism is innovation in the medical field, which includes new treatment methods, preventive medicine, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment. The article focuses on the importance of these innovations for improving the quality of medical services and the accessibility of treatment for tourists. The study also examines various methods of treatment in sanatoriums, in particular balneotherapy, mud therapy, and climatotherapy, which contribute to restoring the physical and psychological strength of patients. The article reveals the importance of sanatorium treatment for the prevention and treatment of diseases, as well as for reducing healthcare costs and improving the economic situation in the country. It has been found that the development of medical tourism can significantly stimulate economic growth, create new jobs, and attract investments in tourism infrastructure. The study also demonstrated that medical tourism improves access to healthcare services and promotes cultural exchange between tourists and local communities. In addition, it has a positive social impact, raising the overall standard of living of the population and ensuring sustainable development of regions.

Keywords: tourism, health improvement, tourism product, development, resources.
Ethical Considerations in Cost Estimation: Addressing Transparency and Integrity in the Estimating Process
Authors: - Abhiram Reddy Anireddy
Published: December 2024

As a construction project management critical component, cost estimation influences budgeting, resource allocation and contractual agreements. But despite these problems, challenges of ethics like underestimation, overestimation, conflicts of interest and lack of transparency negatively affect the accuracy and the fairness of cost estimates. Sometimes, though, you can face project delays, cost overruns, disputes, and damaged professional reputations as a result of these issues. In this paper, cost estimation is considered in light of ethical issues that include transparency, accountability and adherence to industry standards as set by organizations such as ASPE, RICS and PMI. It also investigates the potential for technologies such as BIM and advanced cost-estimation software to increase ethical compliance and improve accuracy. Finally, recommendations for the improvement of ethical practice of cost estimation are made to enhance the degree of trust and integrity in the construction industry.
Integration of DBT With Modern Data Stack Technologies
Authors: - Rameshbabu Lakshmanasamy , - Girish Ganachari
Published: December 2024

In the current world where information is critical, the timely processing and analysis of data are essential in the decision-making process. Modern data stack is based on the cloud-native, modular, and scalable technology stack that makes the workflows more efficient and flexible. The dbt (Data Build Tool) is one of the critical components in the ecosystem working on SQL level transformations for the cloud data warehouses such as Snowflake and BigQuery. When compared to the other traditional ETL tools, dbt focuses more on the transformation layer, making the tasks easier for data analysts and engineers. This paper discusses how dbt fits into the modern data stack, how it differs from ETL, what tools it complements or interfaces with (like Airflow, Spark, and Kafka), and its implications for data governance and democratization
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in a Pregnant Patient: Case Report
Authors: - Belmaati Cherkaoui Siham , - El Azime Zineb , - Amine Essafi , - Aynaou Hayat , - Salhi Houda , - S. Bentaleb
Published: December 2024

Background: Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is classified as well-differentiated cancer of the thyroid gland, it is a common form of thyroid cancer. Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is an autoimmune affection associated with a chronic inflammation, established as an influencing factor in PTC determining an immune response that leads to uncontrolled cell proliferation and that may be stimulated by pregnancy hormones.
Aim: To investigate chronic thyroid inflammation in HT may be an influencing factor in PTC especially in specific hormonal state like pregnancy.
Case: A 32-years-old pregnant patient with history of benign thyroid nodule during her first pregnancy that went without complication, HT was confirmed biologically after delivery of her first child due to hypothyroidism symptoms. She presented after that a rapidly massive increase of the thyroid gland size. The ultrasound result confirmed the pejorative progression of the thyroid nodule. Meanwhile a 12 Week 2nd pregnancy was discovered biologically. The patient underwent a total thyroidectomy in 19th Week of pregnancy and the diagnosis of a PTC was histologically confirmed. Radioiodine treatment was postponed after birth delivery, in the meantime she received suppressive dose of Levothyroxine treatment.
Result: The patient was satisfied due to reduction of cervical mass after surgery, the resolution of hypothyroidism symptoms, and choosing the safest treatment option for her second pregnancy.
Conclusion: this case discussed the possible links between chronic inflammatory ground in HT, the occurrence of PTC and the effect of pregnancy on these entities. It also highlights the importance of ultrasound imaging in screening pejorative lesions.
Building Trust: Data Governance and Security in Edge-Cloud Integration
Authors: - Muskaan Mongia
Published: December 2024

This article examines the critical aspects of data governance, privacy, and security in edge-cloud integration environments, where organizations face the challenge of processing massive volumes of IoT-generated data in the coming years. Through comprehensive analysis of implementation metrics and industry research, it demonstrates how robust governance frameworks can significantly reduce security incidents while improving compliance rates. The article explores key components, including privacy-by-design principles that minimize data breaches, comprehensive protection protocols that substantially reduce successful attacks, and continuous monitoring systems that decrease incident response times. The findings indicate that organizations implementing these integrated security measures while maintaining transparent trust-building initiatives experience higher user retention rates and greater adoption of new services, highlighting the critical relationship between security implementation and business success in the edge-cloud ecosystem.
Natural Energies on the Earth and Their Relation with Ancient Indian Science Vaastu Shastra
Authors: - Mithlesh Kumari
Published: December 2024

Physics is the study of matter and energy and in general, the field aims to analyse and understand the natural phenomenon of universe. On the other hand Vaastu Shastra is the traditional Indian system of architecture and design of Vedic origin. The Sanskrit word ‘Vastu’, derived from Vedas, means ‘dwelling’, and in the modern context, it covers all buildings. Vaastu Shastra takes into account of various natural energies which are available free of cost around us, in atmosphere on earth. Utilization of such energies gives us pleasure, peace and prosperity in our lives. According to vaastu –shastra, energy lines run like a large grid across the earth from north to south and East to West. The movement of energy through a 4-side building is similar to the flow of energy across the earth and electromagnetic field thus generated, affects the human body.
In physics there are various forces in action and for the stability of anything the balance of force is necessary. In case of vaastu there are three forces in action to create harmony, Wind or Air (Vaayu), Water (Jal) and Fire (Agni). If these forces are kept in their appropriate places, there will be no disturbance. But if water is put in place of fire and wind in place of water or in any other combination the force will stand acting accordingly and create disharmony and un-peaceful environment. Vaastu is a logical explanation of scientific truths and facts and is based upon two important scientific facts, magnetic property of the earth and rotation of the on its axis.This paper correlates various forms of energies with vaastu and their effects on residents.
Pancreatic Tumor Detection using Image Processing
Authors: - Harshith Chandrashekhar , - Sai Charitha T , - Chandana J , - Manohara Gowda H N , - V Tarun Raju
Published: December 2024

Since pancreatic cancer is known to be one of the most dangerous and deadly disease, its survival rates are very poor since it usually does not manifest the presence until the disease has already reached an advanced stage. The anatomy complexity and early symptoms of the pancreas make proper and timely diagnosis even more complicated and delays treatment, which is sufficient to fatally affect the result of the treatment. The paper reviews the image processing techniques and AI-driven methodologies for the early detection of pancreatic tumors and the accurate segmentations. Precisely, this paper tackles CAD systems primarily developed based on CNNs along with U-Net-based architectures in the context of a medical analysis, especially involving complex imaging modalities such as CT and MRI scans. These methods, primarily developed for biomedical image segmentation, address key diagnostic metrics, such as Dice Similarity Coefficient, sensitivity, and specificity, which are critical for determining the accuracy for tumor delineation and overall diagnostic reliability.
These models based on CNN can identify tumours by differentiating it from adjacent tissue through enhanced and pre-processed images, thus limiting the limitations and the element of subjectivity behind standard imaging by radiologists. The architecture of U-Net was specially designed towards segmentation of medical images, and the results from this architectural design clearly differentiate the subtle tissue texture in the pancreas, which eventually has been a positive feature for their early detection. This model processes imaging data in a way such that effects of misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis become much less burden to health care providers while precision levels in diagnoses increase.
Rehabilitation through Design: A Study of Various Design Aspects to Facilitate Rehabilitation in Criminals
Authors: - Rishita Banerjee , - Arpita Das
Published: December 2024

The concept of rehabilitation of criminals is a vital component of contemporary justice system, that focuses on reduction of recidivism rates and reintegrate the offenders as contributing citizens in society. Although the vocational, educational and other psychological methods are well-known incorporations in penitentiaries facilitating rehabilitation; architecture design as a tool offering various design principles that foster rehabilitation are yet to be explored. Thus, this research aims to explore various design principles and their impact as rehabilitative measure in prisons; emphasizing factors including spatial arrangement, incorporation of green spaces, use of natural light, bifurcated private and communal areas, etc. Delving into case study of Norway’s Halden Prison, this research highlights how therapeutic environments can promote skill-development and positive behavior amongst inmates. Key findings suggest that thoughtfully designed spaces promote dignity, reduce stress, and motivate involvement in rehabilitation activities. The paper concludes by summarizing all the design aspects that foster rehabilitation in prisons not hampering the security of the institution.
Understanding Exclusivities in the Digital Space of India in the Times of Covid 19
Authors: - Astika Sharma
Published: December 2024

As a tool for addressing various forms of social-economic inequalities and marginalization, the research on digital inclusion and exclusion simultaneously received a lot of attention in developing nations. The digital divide between Indian men and women persists despite rapid advancements in internet access, particularly via mobile internet use, which has nearly doubled between 2018 and 2020. This was evident during the COVID outbreak, which revealed disparities that already existed within societies. The paper analyse the Digital inequality, in India , during the COVID 19 pandemic which in turn contributes to the (re)production of social inequalities.The paper also points out the lacuane that exist within the policies of the Indian state that making it difficult to bridge the digital gap that exist within the country and that ultimately paving the path of rich capitalist entry as big brothers to care of bridging the gap. In this scenario, the ‘digital marginalised’ in India has no option but succumb to expensive network connections.
Creativity in Indian Classrooms: Can Design Thinking Help in Fostering Creativity?
Authors: - Monica Choudhary , - Sarika Sharma
Published: December 2024

Creativity is an essential component for effective teaching and learning. It encourages curiosity, exploration and experimentation. It also plays a very important role in Design thinking process enabling learners to generate innovative solutions to complex problems. Design thinking is a human-centered approach to innovation that emphasizes on understanding of the human and their needs, redefining problems, challenging the existing solutions and working towards a novel outcome. When applied correctly, design thinking provides a structured approach among educators to teach future generations. At the core of design thinking lies creativity, which is vital for generating innovative solutions and fostering an environment where ideas can flourish. By integrating creativity into teacher training, we can create a generation of educators equipped with tools for every student.
This paper examines the significance of creativity through design thinking as it pertains to education with focus on its role in using innovative teaching strategies in Indian classrooms and thus improving student outcomes. Through a review of relevant literature and case studies, we highlight how design thinking practices can enhance creativity and vice versa. This paper explores the significance of creativity within the design thinking framework, examining its impact on problem-solving, collaboration by the teachers as well as students.
Antibiotic Prescribing Pattern in inpatient Department using WHO AWaRe Classification and WHO Prescribing Indicators in a multi-specialty hospital
Authors: - Hafsa Jabeen , - Ayesha Fatima
Published: December 2024

Antibiotics are lifesaving, the overuse of antibiotics has contributed to the emergence of antibiotic resistance, a serious global health concern. The WHO updated its Essential Medicines List in 2019, organizing antibiotics into three categories: Access, Watch, and Reserve (AWaRe). The goal of the AWaRe classification is to ensure at least 60% of global antibiotic use falls under the Access group, promoting proper usage and curbing resistance. WHO Core Drug Use Indicators are used to identify issues in drug utilization, evaluate the performance of healthcare institutions, and guide the implementation of antibiotic stewardship programs.
Enhanced Agricultural Financial Services through Cloud Computing: A New Paradigm of Security and Efficiency
Authors: Zhang Xiaoguo
Published: December 2024

The agricultural sector has long faced significant challenges in accessing efficient and secure financial services, hindering its growth and sustainability. This study investigates the transformative potential of cloud computing in enhancing agricultural financial services, with a particular focus on improving security and operational efficiency. Through a comprehensive literature review and the development of a multi-dimensional security framework, the research explores the integration of cloud technologies in agricultural finance. The framework addresses physical, network, application, and data security aspects, tailored to the unique challenges of rural environments. A detailed case study of AgriBank’s implementation of a cloud-based agricultural financial services platform provides empirical evidence of the benefits and challenges associated with this technological shift. The results demonstrate substantial improvements in key performance indicators, including a significant reduction in loan processing time, enhanced credit risk assessment accuracy, and a notable increase in the agricultural loan portfolio. The study also highlights the importance of addressing rural-specific issues such as intermittent connectivity and varying levels of digital literacy. The findings contribute to the growing body of knowledge on financial technology applications in agriculture and offer valuable insights for policymakers and financial institutions seeking to leverage cloud technology to enhance their agricultural finance capabilities. This research underscores the potential of cloud computing to foster greater financial inclusion, promote sustainable agricultural development, and ultimately contribute to global food security.
Analyzing Feedback M/G/1 Double Retrial Orbit with Two-Phase Optional Service and Repair under Working Vacation Policy
Authors: A. Baskar  , Saravanarajan M. C.
Published: December 2024

This research presents a comprehensive analysis of the M/G/1 double retrial queue model with a two-phase optional service and repair, under a working vacation policy. The model addresses scenarios where patients are willing to pay more for enhanced comfort and care. To accommodate this, an optional service phase is introduced, allowing patients to choose between ordinary and premium service levels. The system is further refined by a two-phase service mechanism: in the first phase, patients receive an initial level of service, and depending on their satisfaction or specific needs, they may opt for an enhanced second phase of service. Additionally, the model incorporates feedback and repair processes, reflecting a more realistic representation of queue dynamics. Patients who are dissatisfied with the service or encounter issues can re-enter the system for further attention. The non-Markovian model equations are solved using the probability-generating function approach, which facilitates the analysis of complex queue behaviors and the calculation of key performance indicators, such as expected system length and queue length. The paper includes detailed numerical results with test data to demonstrate the accuracy of the model’s predictions and validate the proposed system design’s effectiveness.
Teachers’ Perceptions on Content in the Implementation of Islamic Religious Education Competency-based Curriculum in Secondary Schools of Wakiso District - Uganda
Authors: Sserwadda Batiibwe Moses , Muhammad Kiggundu Musoke , Muwagga Mugagga Anthony
Published: December 2024

The current study explored teachers’ perceptions on implementing content of IRE in a competence-based curriculum in selected secondary schools in Wakiso District.  It was based on a phenomenological design, with teachers as the unit analysis. The sample size depended on the saturation of the findings acquired. Teachers were sampled using simple random sampling while participants in other categories were purposively selected. Interview guides and focus group discussion guides were used as data collection instruments. Data was analysed using the thematic analysis method. Results revealed that IRE teachers had perceived the content of IRE CBC as being implemented effectively to bring compliance to the 21st-century competencies involved.  It was concluded that IRE teachers in Wakiso District had perceived IRE Competency-based content taught as valid, relevant and aligned to educational goals and learners’ needs. Also, the teachers perceived this curriculum in a way that it was addressing the contemporary needs of the society, and it was worthy to be implemented. It was recommended that if the IRE Competency-based Curriculum was to be effectively implemented in the selected secondary schools in Wakiso District, relevant stakeholders at Wakiso District Education Department, Ministry of Education and Sports officials, UNEB officials and NCDC Officials should organize seminars, workshops and sensitization conferences to equip teachers with the necessary skills to handle IRE Competency-based curriculum
PENGARUH REWARD, PUNISHMENT DAN BEBAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT. BPR ARTHA SINAR RAHARJA
Authors: Puspitawati Ni Made Dwi
Published: December 2024

Perkembangan dunia usaha pada  saat ini sedang bertambah pesat, sehingga perusahaan di dalam mengelola usahanya diharuskan dan diharapkan mampu menggunakan sumber daya manusia dengan baik dan benar. Sumber daya manusia merupakan bagian yang cukup penting dalam pencapaian tujuan perusahaan dan juga sebagai penggerak utama seluruh kegiatan dalam mencapai tujuan perusahaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Pengaruh Reward, Punishment Dan Beban Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Pada PT BPR Artha Sinar Raharja Indonesia Kabupaten Badung. Populasi dalam penelitian ini 35 orang karyawan pada PT. BPR Artha Sinar Raharja. Pemilihan sampel dengan menggunakan sampling jenuh. Teknik analisis yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi berganda. Hasil dari penelitian adalah Reward berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Karyawan pada PT. BPR Artha Sinar Raharja, Punishment berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Karyawan pada PT. BPR Artha Sinar Raharja, Beban Kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Karyawan pada PT. BPR Artha Sinar Raharja.
COMPARING THE EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF USING ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS (SWOT ANALYSIS)
Authors: Rustam Akie Rusaktiva , Widiastutik Rika Nur
Published: December 2024

This study aims to compared the effectiveness and efficiency of using Accurate, Jurnal, and Zahir applications in improving company performance. The study used a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with four informants from various companies that have used the application, and supplemented with passive observation. The results of the study indicate that the use of accounting applications can improve operational effectiveness and efficiency through automation of accounting processes, reducing manual errors, and accelerating the creation of financial reports. Each application has specific advantages, such as the Cost and Profit Center feature in Accurate which allows analysis per department, and data integration between departments in Jurnal. However, some weaknesses were also found, such as the limited features in Zahir which have not been integrated with the e-commerce platform. Overall, the use of accounting applications has been shown to improve the effectiveness and efficiency in managing company finances, with the selection of the most appropriate application depending on the specific needs and technological capabilities of each company.
PENGARUH PEMBAGIAN KERJA DAN DISIPLIN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN DI KANTOR BADAN KEPEGAWAIAN DAN PENGEMBANGAN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA (BKPSDM) KOTA MALANG
Authors: - Khalikussabir , Dullah Mohammad , Rila Nasin Lorensa , - Limgiani
Published: December 2024

Sumber daya manusia (SDM) berperan penting dalam menggerakkan suatu organisasi, lembaga atau perusahaan. SDM yang berkinerja baik dapat mendorong terwujudnya visi dan misi suatu organisasi. Banyak faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi kinerja yaitu: kemampuan, kejelasan dan penerimaan, motivasi, kompetensi, fasilitas kerja, budaya kerja, kepemimpinan dan disiplin kerja. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Pembagian Kerja dan Disiplin Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan baik secara parsial maupun simultan. Jenis penelitian kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh pegawai yang ada di Kantor Badan Kepegawaian dan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia (BKPSDM) Kota Malang sebanyak 45 orang. Teknik sampel yang digunakan yaitu sampel jenuh. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Pembagian Kerja dan Disiplin Kerja berpengaruh positif signifikan secara parsial maupun simultan terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Di Kantor Badan Kepegawaian dan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia (BKPSDM) Kota Malang.
DATERMINAN MINAT BELI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP PRODUK ROTI AROMA BAKERY
Authors: Pane Dewi Nurmasari , Dayu Wulan , Hasanah Nurul
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh dari kualitas produk, harga, dan selera konsumen, minat beli produk Aroma Bakery & Cake Shop Cabang Medan Sunggal. Populasi pada penelitian ini berjumlah 1100 responden dengan jumlah sampel yang diambil sebanyak 80 orang responden yang dihitung dengan rumus Slovin. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling. Penelitian di lakukan di Kota Medan dan dilakukan di Oktober 2023 – Desember 2023. Penelitian ini menggunakan data kuantitatif yang diolah dengan aplikasi SPSS versi 24.0 dengan model regresi linear berganda. Sumber data yang digunakan adalah data primer yang diambil langsung dari responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Kualitas produk, Harga, Selera konsumen dan keamanan secara parsial dan simultan berpengaruh secara positif dan signifikan terhadap minat beli produk
Universidad Nacional de Trujillo: 200 years of legacy in environmental care, botany and natural medicine
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Rodriguez-Soto Juan Carlos , Rodriguez Rodriguez Eric Frank ,   Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Contreras Quiñones Marisol ,   Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Garcia Asuncion Xiomara Naydeli ,   Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Vasquez Boyer Carlos Alberto ,   Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Villacorta Vasquez Juan Amaro ,   Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Cardenas Goyena Nelly Graciela ,   Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Diaz Pretel Frank Manuel ,   Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Quiroz Castillo Maxwell Robinson ,   Universidad Nacional de Trujillo
Published: December 2024

The National University of Trujillo turned 200 years old on May 10, 2024 and proposes the analysis of its behavior based on environmental care, botany and natural medicine. To do this, a multidisciplinary team developed three approaches: scientific, legal and educational. Analyzing its botanical wealth within the campus, reference centers that it has, external and internal regulations that havedetermined its activities and the curricular dynamics associated with the subject; It is concluded, the existence of 181 plant species (90 medicinal) within the campus; five reference centers whose purpose is the study, research and preservation in situ and ex situ of biodiversity; a policy and lines of research in response to university laws and quality models; and recognition of the School of Biological Sciences for the training of biologists with training in caring for the environment and national botany.
Modulation of the PI3K/AKT pathway by using Traditional Chinese Medicines in treating Parkinson's disease: A review of animal model studies
Authors:   Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Du Xiuyu
Published: December 2024

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by intricate pathological mechanisms and progressive deterioration. In recent years, the combination of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with Western medicine for PD treatment has emerged as a focal point in clinical and basic research. Different from the substitution effect of Western medicine, numerous TCMs have shown the ability to protect dopaminergic neurons of different animal models by modulating the PI3K/AKT pathway, thereby exhibiting therapeutic potential in PD across various animal models. This review synthesizes literature concerning the influence of TCMs on the PI3K/AKT pathway for PD treatment in diverse animal models over the past five years. The findings offer insights into the effects of different active components of TCMs on PI3K/AKT pathways and potential of combining TCM with Western medicine for PD treatment, serving as a valuable resource for clinicians and researchers in this field.
THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER IN DEVELOPING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors:   Kuzbass State Agrarian University named after V. N. Poletskov, Miroshina Tatyana A.
Published: December 2024

The article presents the results of a pedagogical experiment in civic engagement development conducted by a homeroom teacher, giving detailed description of the teacher’s activities. Student self-analysis was used as a reference in measuring the level of development of civic engagement. The conducted research allowed us to come to the conclusion that civic engagement development in students is a complex and multifaceted, but manageable process, in which the leading role is played by the teacher/homeroom teacher.
FORMATION OF A HEALTH-SAVING CULTURE FOR FUTURE TEACHERS OF PRESCHOOL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Authors:   Donetsk State University, Golovinova Alla A.
Published: December 2024

The article examines the motivational attitudes of students, future teachers of preschool educational institutions, regarding the implementation of a healthy lifestyle and health preservation. The relevance of the problem of forming a health preservation culture in future teachers of preschool educational institutions is substantiated, a model for creating a health preservation culture in the university environment is presented. An analysis of the components of the model of students’ health preservation culture is carried out as a mandatory condition for their preparation at the university for the purpose of subsequent professional activity as teachers in the field of preschool education.
Perceptions of Sexual Harassment Training in the Marines Corps
Authors: Bryant Dr. Marisa , Luamba Dr. Desire S. , Chagadama Dr. Joel , James Dr. Kevin C. , Parillon Dr. Juana L.
Published: December 2024

This qualitative study examines the effectiveness of sexual harassment training programs within the United States Marine Corps. It points to dissatisfaction with existing training modalities and underlines the need for this to change if a culture of respect and responsibility were ever possible. Although these programs provide the necessary training to combat sexual harassment in theory, there is an overall perception discrepancy in how Marines interpret and understand the term sexual harassment, which affects command climate as a result of lower appearance on integrity violations by marines. Data were collected through semi-structured interview questions from 15 Marines stationed in a Headquarters Battalion for at least one year of duty to evaluate sexual harassment training programs and to retrieve recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness of their organizational human behaviors. The three central themes or strategies that emerged to assess the Marine Corps’ sexual harassment training programs effectively were training perceptions, impacts on attitude, and cultural factors.
IMPROVING THE PHYSICAL AND AGROCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF IRRIGATED GRAY-MEADOW SOILS USING VARIOUS PLANT RESOURCES
Authors:   Professor, Doctor of Biological Sciences (DSc), Department of Agro-soil science and land reclamation, Gulistan State University, Uzbekistan, Turdimetov Shakhobiddin M. , Musurmanova Mokhinur M. ,   Phd Student, Gulistan State University, Uzbekistan
Published: December 2024

The article presents the results of scientific research aimed at increasing the fertility of irrigated gray-meadow soils in the Mirzachul oasis by planting various green manure crops. As a result of planting green manure crops, the soil has become enriched with organic residues, and the humus content has increased to some extent. The soil density has decreased, its porosity has improved, and there have been positive changes in the amount of mobile nutrients in the soil. Consequently, the yield of crops planted after the green manure crops has increased to a certain extent.
THE LEGAL NATURE AND HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE INSTITUTES OF SUSPENSION AND RESUMPTION OF PROCEEDINGS IN CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Authors:   Senior lecturer of the Law Enforcement Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Alokhonovich Bobokhonov Akromkhon
Published: December 2024

This article examines the legal foundations and procedural significance of the institutes of suspension and resumption of criminal proceedings. It discusses the legal grounds for the suspension of a criminal case by the court, including the emergence of new charges, the establishment of new facts, or the absence of evidence for the accusation. The article also emphasizes that the process of suspending a criminal case should be conducted in accordance with legal principles and requires coordination between the court and the prosecution. The study aims to explore the critical role of the suspension and resumption of criminal cases within the judicial system and their contribution to ensuring justice and the rule of law.
Osteoarqueología y tafonomía de un enterratorio del holoceno tardío: El Molle 1 (Tucumán, Argentina)
Authors: Backwell Lucinda , Oliszewski Nurit , Martínez Jorge Gabriel , Naharro María Eugenia
Published: December 2024

The El Molle 1 archaeological site is located in a mountainous area of ​​the province of Tucumán, in northwest Argentina. It is a human burial that was found partially eroded on the edge of the Amaicha Riverbed. The individual has been dated to 2210 ± 20 years BP and isotopic analyses have established that the individual’s diet was that of a hunter-gatherer. The objectives of this research are framed in a multidisciplinary approach that includes osteoarchaeology, taphonomy, radiology and microscopy to study the human remains and contribute to knowledge about the life and post-mortem history of the individual, as well as about the funerary practices of people who inhabited the area at that time. The results show that 62% of the skeleton is preserved and that the remains correspond to a woman between 35 and 40 years of age who measured just over 157 cm in height. Harris lines on the tibia indicate metabolic stress at puberty, while bone alteration in the right lower limb indicates functional stress at the time of death. The bilateral asymmetry of the humeral shafts suggests that she was left-handed. Acid etching caused by roots affected 98% of the specimens and some of the traces show natural burn marks that modified the bone surfaces. Molle 1 is interpreted as a primary burial with loss of bone remains due to river erosion.
Thermal Performance Evaluation of PCM-Impregnated Aggregates in Hot Mix Asphalt: Mitigating Urban Heat Island Effects
Authors: Khan Nasir , Sutanto Muslich Hartadi , Mohammed Bashar Sami , Yousafzai Arsalaan Khan , Khan Muhammad Imran , Memon Abdul Muhaimin , Al-Nawasir Rania
Published: December 2024

The Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon, in which the temperature in urban regions is higher relative to that in surrounding rural areas, is primarily attributed to human activities and urban development. This temperature escalation poses various challenges, impacting energy consumption, human well-being, and the overall urban environment. This study explores the potential of phase change materials (PCMs) as an addition to asphaltic mixes in alleviating the UHI effect. PCMs can store and release thermal energy through phase transition and exhibit valuable thermal properties for temperature management. In the context of UHI, PCMs play a pivotal role in alleviating the surplus heat amassed in urban areas. This study evaluates the effectiveness of shape-stabilized PCM-impregnated aggregates to reduce pavement temperature. The mechanical and thermal performance of the four different bituminous mixes has been evaluated in this study. A decrease in marshall stability while an increase in marshall flow has been observed with the increase in the proportion of PCM-impregnated aggregates in the mix. Based on the thermal analysis of PCM-modified mixes, a temperature drop of 5.03 °C and 2.9 °C in core temperature was observed in the case of 70% and 35% replacement with PCM-impregnated aggregates. The introduction of PCM-impregnated aggregates into the mix lowers the rate of increase and decrease in temperature of the asphaltic mix in direct sunlight. Electrical resistivity increased by around 4% and 8.6% for 35% and 70% replacement as compared to control sample.
Recomendaciones para el mes de Agosto
Authors:   Centro Nacional de Investigaciones de Café
Published: December 2024

El IDEAM indica que para lo que resta de 2019 se prevé una fase Neutra del fenómeno de variabilidad climática (ENOS). Las temperaturas superficiales del mar en el Pacífico Este-Central disminuyeron a niveles Neutros y los cambios en la temperatura de las aguas subsuperficiales fueron cercanos a la media. Los patrones en la atmósfera mostraron condiciones oscilantes entre la condición neutra y límites de El Niño.
Recomendaciones para el mes de Diciembre
Authors:   Centro Nacional de Investigaciones de Café
Published: December 2024

Para diciembre se estiman precipitaciones entre el 10% y el 40% por encima del promedio climatológico de referencia (1981-2010), en gran parte de la región cafetera. Los mayores excesos se estiman para los departamentos de Quindío, Oriente de Antioquia y Norte del Tolima. Actualmente están presentes las condiciones de un evento La Niña y se prevé que continúe hasta abril de 2021.
Recomendaciones para el mes de Junio
Authors:   Centro Nacional de Investigaciones de Café
Published: December 2024

Para junio de 2021 se prevén lluvias entre el 10% y el 20% por debajo de las condiciones históricas, en zonas puntuales de la Región Cafetera Norte. En Nariño, amplios sectores de Tolima, Sur de Antioquia y Quindío, y sectores del Oriente de Caldas, Centro- Occidente de Risaralda, Occidente de Cundinamarca, Norte del Huila, Suroriente de Cauca y piedemonte amazónico, se estiman lluvias entre el 10% y el 40% por encima de lo normal. En el resto de la región cafetera de Colombia se prevén lluvias cercanas a las condiciones que históricamente se presentan en junio.
The History and Growth of the Home and Urban Mission of the Church of Pentecost, Ghana
Authors: Tsekpoe Christian , Arthur-Norman Augustine , Achana Roberta
Published: December 2024

The research explored the historical evolution and growth of the Home and Urban Mission (HUM) of the Church of Pentecost (CoP) in Ghana. It covers the period from the establishment of the Northern Outreach Ministry (NOM) in 2007, tracing the various developments up to its current status as HUM, in December 2023. HUM represents a distinctive strategic mission approach with the objective of extending outreach to various neglected and marginalized demographics, including expatriates, drug addicts, commercial sex workers, and street children. Additionally, it targets unengaged segments of society such as the Fulani, Hausa, and Kotokoli, as well as migrants from Northern Ghana to the South, alongside other African migrants in Ghana. Employing archival documents and ethnographic data collection tools, the study posited that despite encountering challenges, the success of the strategy has positioned HUM as an essential model for effective Christian missions, particularly towards marginalized and underserved groups. The research highlighted the significance of HUM in exemplifying compassion and love towards marginalized groups, aligning with biblical teachings pertaining to social justice and care for the vulnerable. The success of the ministry is attributed to its capacity to adapt to local contexts and cultures, as well as its steadfast commitment to empowering local leaders and communities. The study’s findings present implications for Christian missions and churches, particularly in urban contexts characterized by substantial populations of marginalized groups. The HUM model, therefore, offers a framework for churches to engage with these populations and manifest the love of God to them.

Keywords: Home and Urban Mission, Church of Pentecost, Mission, Marginalized Groups
The metric dimension of the total graph of a semiring
Authors: Dolžan David
Published: December 2024

UDC 512.5
We calculate the metric dimension of the total graph of a direct product of finite commutative antinegative semirings with their sets of zero-divisors closed under addition.
Актуальні проблеми теорії наближень в метриках дискретних просторів на множинах сумовних періодичних та майже періодичних функцій
Authors: Serdyuk A. , Shidlich A.
Published: December 2024

УДК 517.5
Висвітлено основні аспекти розвитку досліджень, пов'язаних з розв'язанням екстремальних задач теорії апроксимації у просторах

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Theory of planned behaviour analysis on entrepreneurial creativity
Authors: Pradana Mahir , Kartawinata Budi Rustandi , Syarifuddin Syarifuddin , Wijaksana Tri Indra , Utami Fitriani Nur , Putra Adrianza
Published: December 2024

The importance of entrepreneurial education in Indonesian higher education has been argued. In this study, we examined how entrepreneurial creativity, a crucial aspect of entrepreneurship education, contributes significantly to the emergence of entrepreneurial qualities. The theory of planned behaviour serves as the theoretical underpinning for the questionnaire we developed for this quantitative investigation. For this study, we polled 400 college students from numerous private colleges in Indonesia. We ran a route analysis on the data using SmartPLS version 3 as our analysis tool. Our findings demonstrate that when theory of planned behaviour variables have an impact on creativity, which means that subjective norm, attitude toward entrepreneurship, and perceived behavioural control should be focused on because these factors eventually have crucial impact on entrepreneurial creativity.
NNHMC: An Efficient Stokes Inversion Method Using a Neural Network (NN) Model Combined with the Hamiltonian Monte Carlo (HMC) Algorithm
Authors: Xu Chong , Wang JinLiang , Li Hao , Hu ZiYao , Bai XianYong , Lin JiaBen , Liu Hui , Jin ZhenYu , Ji KaiFan
Published: December 2024

The Milne–Eddington (M-E) atmosphere model is commonly adopted in the inversion of the magnetic fields in the solar photosphere. By applying the Levenberg–Marquardt algorithm or training a neural network (NN) model, the magnetic field vector can be quickly inferred from the Stokes profile but lacks reliable and statistically well-defined confidence intervals for parameters. To address this, we present an efficient Bayesian inference method called NNHMC, combining the NN model with the Hamiltonian Monte Carlo (HMC) algorithm. The NN model is used to speedily synthesize batches of synthetic Stokes profiles, accelerating the inference process. The HMC algorithm significantly improves sampling efficiency in high-dimensional parameter spaces and can handle large-scale data sets in batches. The spectropolarimetric observation of an active region obtained by the Hinode/spectropolarimeter (SP) is used to demonstrate the capability of the NNHMC method. The strength, inclination, and azimuth of the magnetic field and the line-of-sight velocity inferred with the NNHMC method are very similar to those derived with the MERLIN code. Furthermore, this study provided posterior distributions and uncertainties for these parameters. A test on the same hardware and software platform shows a speed increase of up to 2.5 orders of magnitude with respect to the traditional Markov Chain Monte Carlo method (without the NN, using the M-E atmosphere model), establishing the NNHMC method as a highly effective tool for Stokes inversion based on Bayesian inference.
OCS2 Isomers in the Venusian Atmospheric Chemistry: Spectroscopic Characterization and Photochemistry
Authors: Trabelsi Tarek , Francisco Joseph S.
Published: December 2024

The atmosphere of Venus exhibits absorption in the 300–500 nm wavelength range, which is driven by unknown chemical processes. In our study, we explore electronic transitions in molecules that may exist in the Venusian atmosphere, specifically focusing on the photoabsorption cross sections and the lowest singlet and triplet electronic states of the OCS2, SSCO, and OSCS isomers using highly accurate ab initio methods. Our analysis suggests that the SSCO isomer is a strong candidate for explaining the unknown UV absorption. Furthermore, these isomers may serve as significant astrochemical reservoirs in the atmosphere of Venus, where photodissociation could produce atomic sulfur in both its ground and excited states along with OCS and CS2, offering a plausible mechanism for the sulfur cycle dynamics and the formation of S
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Photon Shells, Black Hole Shadows, and Accretion Toroids
Authors: Pugliese D. , Stuchlík Z.
Published: December 2024

We analyze the properties of the Kerr black hole (BH) photon shell, focusing on the influence of aggregates of corotating and counterrotating toroids (ringed accretion disks, hereafter RAD), orbiting in the BH photon shell (photon shell “obscuration”). The particular case of a corotating accretion disk orbiting in the BH ergoregion is also investigated. We study influence on the BH shadow boundary, fixing the conditions under which it is possible to observe the ergoregion and RAD “imprint” on the shadows boundary. In general, remarkable differences appear between the counterrotating photon components of the boundary with respect to the corotating ones. Various regions of the shadow boundary generated from orbital regions linked to the aggregates of orbiting structures have been analyzed. In particular, we investigate the bound unstable spherical photon orbits in the ergoregion, or at the inversion point, where (toroidal)

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