bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Petrophysical Parameters and Electrofacies Models of the Itararé Group Applying Multi-Resolution Graph-Based Clustering Method, Paraná Basin
Authors: Almeida Marco Antônio Rodrigues , Nascimento Marivaldo dos Santos , Mota Alves Marvim Francis
Published: October 2024

Volume shale (Vsh) and effective porosity (Φe) were calculated and partially applied as petrophysical input parameters to generate electrofacies models using the Multi-Resolution Graph-Based Clustering method in sedimentary successions of the Itararé Group. The petrophysical parameters and electrofacies models were determined from geophysical data from two wells located in the eastern portion of the Paraná Basin. The stratigraphic intervals in each well (analogues of hydrocarbon reservoirs) allowed petrophysical analysis and the determination of electrofacies models based on gamma ray profiles, apparent density and neutron porosity, together with lithological data. The petrophysical parameters were calculated by different procedures, and the effective porosity results were applied as input parameters for electrofacies modeling. The electrofacies models were correlated to lithological data and patterns of gamma ray profiles and apparent density, as well as different types of porosity. The generated models provide differences related to the type of porosity, the method applied to calculate the effective porosity and present probable relationships with the lithological units of the wells.
Estimating and Analyzing The Stability of Brazilian Gnss Stations for Tectonic Studies
Authors: De Moura Almeida Yellinson , Sant’Anna Marotta Giuliano , Francisco Galera Monico João , De Oliveira Nascimento Brassarote Gabriela , Sand Leão A. França George
Published: October 2024

The detailed study of stresses and strains is fundamental for geophysical and geodetic studies, enabling the development of plate motion models, geodynamic processes and several proposals. GNSS positioning has been used to estimate these stresses and strains. However, for the accuracy required, it is necessary a rigorous assessment of the behavior of GNSS stations and their position time series. This paper aims to analyze the influence of the different types of geodetic monuments present in the Brazilian GNSS Continuous Monitoring Network by estimating and characterizing noise in the time series and investigating variables that can affect the stability of the stations to establish criteria for using this data in tectonic and geodynamic studies. The evaluation of 119 GNSS stations throughout Brazil indicates the significant presence of random walk noise in some of these stations, detected by analyzing the magnitude of the noise and the spectral index. It was found that the stations with unstable monuments have been observed for at least eight years and are mostly in coastal areas or under the influence of large watercourses.
How Does an Audit Committee That Encourages Perspective Taking Impact Auditor and Client Judgments During Accounting Disagreements?
Authors: Bhattacharjee Sudip , Moreno Kimberly K. , Pyzoha Jonathan S. , Regush Michael
Published: October 2024

We summarize the published study “The Influence of Perspective Taking Encouraged by the Audit Committee on Auditor and Client Judgments during Accounting Disputes” (Bhattacharjee, Moreno, and Pyzoha 2020), which examines the impact of an audit committee (AC) that assists in a disagreement by encouraging the auditor and client to consider their counterpart’s perspective throughout a multiple-stage resolution process. The authors find that an AC that encourages perspective taking compared with an AC that does not leads to a higher likelihood of agreement between the auditor and the client. The AC’s approach continues to impact the parties’ behavior after the AC provides a resolution recommendation. The findings have important implications for practitioners, policymakers, and regulators regarding the critical role of the AC in disagreement resolution.
Support of Accounting by Bank Statement Classification Using Neural Networks
Authors: Wong Kit , Hanne Thomas
Published: October 2024

With the advent of the era of Big Data, machine learning techniques are widely used in many technologies and industries. In machine learning, neural networks are used to recognize relationships between data. In this paper, neural networks are developed to support accounting processes. The neural networks use the texts from the bank statements as input for the neural network to predict the debit and credit account as well as the value-added tax percentage on the account bank statement. Fifteen different neural network models were built and evaluated based on accuracy and loss. The best-found neural network model is described in detail. The paper also discusses issues of data quality and pre-processing techniques.

JEL Classifications: C45; D83; M41.
Common Media Holding Companies and the Uniqueness of Business Press Content
Authors: Merkley Kenneth , Pacelli Joseph , Sun Flora , Twedt Brady
Published: October 2024

We examine how common media holding companies impact the uniqueness of business press content. Consistent with common media holding companies reducing the diversity of perspectives among journalists, we find that media outlets are more likely to cover the same earnings announcement and utilize more similar tone and content when they belong to a common holding company. We provide evidence that these effects are enhanced by outlet reach and economic incentives to share content. Finally, we provide evidence consistent with coverage by common media holding companies impeding price formation. Overall, our findings suggest that content within common media holding companies is less diverse and that this may have negative implications for markets.

Data Availability: Data are available from the sources cited in the text.

JEL Classifications: M40; M41; M49; G10; G14; L82.
11. Infection in the Diabetic Foot
Authors: Peters Edgar J.G. , Suludere Mehmet A. , Lavery Lawrence A.
Published: October 2024

Assessment Definitions Diagnosis Clinical Manifestations and Classification Microbiological Diagnosis Treatment Planning Osteomyelitis Duration of Therapy Summary References
Relationship of Plasma Apolipoprotein C-I Truncation With Risk of Diabetes in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis and the Actos Now for the Prevention of Diabetes Study
Authors: Koska Juraj , Hu Yueming , Furtado Jeremy , Billheimer Dean , Nedelkov Dobrin , Schwenke Dawn , Budoff Matthew J. , Bertoni Alain G. , McClelland Robyn L. , Reaven Peter D.
Published: October 2024

OBJECTIVE

Higher truncated-to-native apolipoprotein (apo) C-I proteoform ratios (C-I′/C-I) are associated with favorable cardiometabolic risk profiles, but their relationship with longitudinal changes in insulin resistance (IR) and incident diabetes is unknown.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Plasma apoC-I proteoforms were measured by mass spectrometry immunoassay at baseline in 4,742 nondiabetic participants in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) and 524 participants with prediabetes in the Actos Now for Prevention of Diabetes (ACT NOW) study. The primary outcome was incident diabetes (fasting glucose [FG] ≥7.0 mmol/L or hypoglycemic medication use in MESA; FG ≥7.0 mmol/L or 2-h glucose ≥11.1 mmol/L in an oral glucose tolerance test [OGTT] in ACT NOW). Secondary outcomes were changes in FG and HOMA-IR in MESA, and OGTT-glucose area under the curve (AUCglucose) and Matsuda insulin sensitivity index (ISI) in ACT NOW.

RESULTS

In MESA, a higher C-I′/C-I was associated with lower risk of diabetes (n = 564 events; HR 0.87 [95% CI 0.79, 0.95] per SD; P = 0.0036; median follow-up, 9 years), and smaller increases (follow-up adjusted for baseline) in FG (−0.5%; P < 0.0001) and HOMA-IR (−2.9%; P = 0.011) after adjusting for baseline clinical and demographic covariates, including plasma triglycerides and HDL cholesterol. Total apoC-I concentrations were not associated with changes in FG, HOMA-IR, or incident diabetes. In ACT NOW, higher C-I′/C-I was associated with smaller increases in AUCglucose (−1.8%; P = 0.0052), greater increases in ISI (7.2%; P = 0.0095), and lower risk of diabetes (n = 59 events; 0.66 [95% CI 0.48, 0.91]; P = 0.004; median follow-up, 2.5 years) after adjusting for treatment group and diabetes risk factors, including plasma lipids.

CONCLUSIONS

Our results indicate that apoC-I truncation may contribute to changes in glucose levels, IR, and risk of diabetes.
Diabetes Care in the School Setting: A Statement of the American Diabetes Association
Authors: Cogen Fran , Rodriguez Henry , March Christine A. , Muñoz Cynthia E. , McManemin Jacqueline , Pellizzari Margaret , Rodriguez Janet , Wyckoff Leah , Yatvin Alan L. , Atkinson Torie , ElSayed Nuha A. , Bannuru Raveendhara R. , Pekas Elizabeth J. , Woodward Crystal , Sherman Jennifer
Published: October 2024

Diabetes is a prevalent chronic disease in school-age children. To keep students with diabetes safe at school, support their long-term health, prevent complications, and ensure full participation in all school activities, proper monitoring of and response to glucose levels must be attended to throughout the school day and during all school-sponsored activities. Care coordination among the family, school, and diabetes health care professionals is critical. With proper planning, including the education and training of school staff, children and youth with diabetes can fully and safely participate in school. In this statement, we review the legal framework for diabetes care in schools, the core components of school-based diabetes care, the responsibilities of various stakeholders, and special circumstances.
Study of hygienic hand disinfection of staff and dental students at the Medical University – Plovdiv
Authors: Petrova Atanaska Petrova , Stoeva Velina , Batselova Hristiana
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Transient microbial flora on the hands of medical personnel is a prerequisite for healthcare-associated infections. Unlike permanent this micro flora can be removed by washing and disinfection. The hands of the dental staff are factor number one in the transfer of microorganisms: from patient to patient as well as on objects from the dental environment.

The aim of the present study was to microbiologically examine hand washes of 5th year dental students and medical staff before starting work with a patient in order to evaluate the quality of hygienic disinfection performed.

Methodology: The hands of a total of 115 doctors and students from the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the Medical University of Plovdiv were wiped with a sterile swab after treatment with a disinfectant. Isolates were identified to species using Vitek MS and MALDI-TOF technology.

 Results: Coagulase-negative staphylococci with a microbial number of 103-104 were found to have the highest microbial count (70%). 9% of the samples with coagulase-negative staphylococci had microbial count ≥105. The most common isolates detected were: Staphylococcus hominis, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Micrococcus luteus.

Conclusion: The presence of coagulase-negative staphylococci in a high microbial count, enterococci and representatives of Bacillus simplex is undesirable, especially in immunosuppressed patients. These results highlight the need to increase knowledge about hand disinfection and its actual application before working with a patient.
The Effect of Parental Presence on The Anxiety Level of Nurses During Intravenous Interventions in Children
Authors: Coşgun İlknur , Köse Selmin
Published: October 2024

Aim: The present study employed an analytical, cross-sectional, and pretest-posttest design to assess the impact of parental presence on the anxiety levels of nurses during intravenous interventions in pediatric patients.  

Materials and Methods: The research was conducted in a public hospital in Istanbul between 01 September and 30 December 2021. The population of the research consisted of nurses working in the pediatric clinic of the hospital (N = 70),  and the sample consisted of 50 nurses who met the research criteria and agreed to participate in the research. Data were obtained through an information form and a state-trait anxiety inventory. Participants were first asked to fill out the information form and the trait anxiety inventory. The research was carried out in two phases with the same sample group. In the first phase, nurses were asked to fill out the state anxiety inventory immediately after intravenous interventions were administered to children while their parents were with their children. In the second phase, after a period of 15 days, a state anxiety inventory was applied to the nurses with the same sample group immediately after the intravenous interventions, without the participation of the family. The SPSS 26 package statistical program was used to evaluate the data.

Result and Conclusion: It was determined that the mean trait anxiety scores of the participants were at a medium level and that the mean state anxiety scores of the nurses were statistically significantly higher (p<0.001) in the interventions in which the parents were included in the process compared to the interventions in which the parents were not included in the process. Continuous in-service training can be recommended for pediatric nurses to adopt family-centered care.
Soluble and Cellular Inflammatory Predictive Markers Associated with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Among Kazakhstani Women: a Pilot Study
Authors: Shertay Damira , Aimagambetova Gulzhanat , Tursunov Abay , Ukybassova Talshyn , Marat Aizada , Sharipova Madina , Almawi Wassim Y. , Atageldiyeva Kuralay
Published: October 2024

Background: Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is a common complication of pregnancy globally, characterized by multiple miscarriages but with poorly explained etiologies. Insofar as a state of low-grade inflammation (LGI) accompanies RPL, this study explores the link between RPL and markers of LGI among Kazakhstani women.

Methods: The retrospective study was conducted on 112 Kazakh women, comprising 64 with a confirmed diagnosis of RPL and 48 women with two or more uncomplicated pregnancies serving as controls. Statistical analysis was performed on SPSS 29 software.

Results: All tested blood analytes, including CRP, glucose, cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, Hemoglobin, and RBC counts, were negatively associated with RPL. The only exception was neutrophil values having a positive association with RPL despite a lack of significant correlation between groups.

Conclusion: The study shows a marginal association between the LGI biomarkers considered and the overall risk factors of RPL in Kazakh women, which is in apparent contradiction with earlier studies. The absence of parallel studies in Central Asian countries hampers the analysis of study trends in related communities. Future case-control studies with more sample sizes are needed to explore the RPL biomarkers in depth.
Study of Anxiety Among Older People in Kazakhstan and Factors Affecting This Indicator
Authors: Tukinova Assel , Mussabekova Zhanna
Published: October 2024

Aim: The purpose of this research was to study of anxiety among older people in Kazakhstan and factors affecting this indicator.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 221 randomly selected elderly people from different regions of Kazakhstan. The survey covered questions of socio-demographic type and also used the GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7).

Results: The majority of participants showed low levels of anxiety on the test. Nevertheless, a significant proportion of older adults experienced mild and moderate anxiety, accounting for 33% and 23.1%, respectively. The analysis showed that age (OR = 0,852, 95% CI: 0,779-0,931, p < 0,001), gender (OR = 8,167, 95% CI: 3,232-20,642, p < 0,001), level of education (OR=9,928, CI 95%: 3,760 - 26,212, p < 0,001) and living conditions (OR=0,167, 95% CI: 0,060-0,467, p = 0,001) have a statistically significant impact on the anxiety level of this population group.

Conclusion: The results of the analysis confirm the importance of developing and implementing a set of measures aimed at improving the quality of life of older people, taking into account the individual characteristics and needs of each person. The following measures can be suggested to improve the quality of life of older persons: organize social activity and community involvement programs through clubs and activities; establish accessible health and social service centers where older persons can receive qualified care; use technology, such as mobile applications and smart devices, to facilitate daily life, including telemedicine and home-based services.
English Teacher’s Figurative Language in Classroom Teaching Process
Authors: Utami Helaza Putri , Kholid M. Ridho
Published: October 2024

This study aims to analyze the teachers' use of figurative language in their classrooms. Figurative language plays a crucial role in enhancing communication and fostering a conducive learning environment. The objectives of the research were to describe the kinds of figurative language on English Teachers' on teaching process in classroom at eight grade, the meaning of Figurative Language on English Teachers' on Teaching Process in Classroom at Eight grade at SMP N 3 Bandar Lampung. This research was descriptive qualitative research. The research design involved observational methods to capture and analyze instances of figurative language used by teachers. The subject of the research was the teacher and students at eight grade of SMP N 3 Bandar Lampung. Data was collected through direct observation and recording. The analysis found that from eight figurative languages in the classroom, only two types which included in the learning. They consisted of 2 similes and 15 metaphors. Therefore, irony, personification, hyperbole, allusion, metonymy, and symbol were not found in this research. The findings of this study contributed to understanding the impact of figurative language on classroom dynamics and student engagement, offering valuable implications for educational practices
A Descriptive Study on Students’ Difficulties in Learning Vocabulary at the Eighth Grade of SMP Negeri 5 Natar
Authors: Putri Silvia Anisa , Rohmatillah Rohmatillah , Kholid M. Fikri Nugraha
Published: October 2024

Vocabulary is one of the components of mastering English as a foreign language. Before students study English skills, they should learn about vocabulary as the first step. Based on the preliminary research, showed that the students still faced difficulties in learning vocabulary namely not knowing the meaning of words, not knowing how to pronounce words, and the written words and how to pronounce the words are not the same. This research only focused on students' difficulties in learning vocabulary and factors that cause students' difficulties in learning vocabulary. Descriptive qualitative research design was employed in this research. Purposive sampling was used in this research. The eighth grade of E was taken as a sample because they had lower scores in vocabulary than other classes. The researcher used questionnaires and interviews to collect the data. The questionnaire was used to find out students’ difficulties in learning vocabulary and the interview was used to find out the factors that cause students’ difficulties in learning vocabulary. The three major phases of data analysis are data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. After analyzing the data, the results of the questionnaire showed that there were three difficulties for students in learning vocabulary. The difficulty faced by the students in learning vocabulary was the pronunciation, grammar, and meaning. Based on the students’ interviews, there are three difficulties factors in learning vocabulary. The difficulty factors faced by the students in learning vocabulary was students reluctant to open dictionaries, students less motivation, and students have difficulty concentrating
The Influence of ZIS, Islamic Human Development Index, and Investment on Indonesia's Economic Growth: An ECM Model Analysis
Authors: Faizi  , Latifah Nahsa Noor
Published: October 2024

Economic growth refers to the generation of additional income for a society within a specific time frame through economic activities. This is often measured by GDP. However, despite an increase in GDP, Indonesia's economic growth as a developing country is still considered unoptimal. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to analyze the impact of ZIS, I-HDI, FDI, and Domestic Investment on Indonesia's economic growth from 2013 to 2022, spanning ten years. This study adopts a quantitative approach and uses an ECM model. The findings indicate that ZIS, I-HDI, and Domestic Investment have a significant positive long-term effect on economic growth, but their impact is not significant in the short term. Conversely, FDI has an insignificant negative effect on both long-term and short-term economic growth. When analyzing all the factors simultaneously, the results demonstrate that ZIS, I-HDI, FDI, and Domestic Investment collectively have a significant effect on economic growth in both the long and short term. Building on these findings, policymakers should delve deeper into the specific mechanisms through which ZIS, the Islamic Human Development Index, FDI, and Domestic Investment influence economic growth in both the short and long term. By understanding the intricate connections between these factors and economic growth, policymakers can develop more targeted and effective strategies to promote sustainable and balanced economic development.
Recursos e ativos com especificidade territorial no litoral do Paraná: potenciais e perspectivas para o desenvolvimento territorial
Authors: Malheiros Diego Moura , Nunes Neto Franklin Barcelos , Quadros Diomar Augusto de , Dallabrida Valdir Roque
Published: October 2024

Entre os enfoques teóricos que dão destaque aos bens e serviços que apresentam significativo grau de especificidade territorial, destacam-se as abordagens sobre a Cesta de Bens e Serviços Territoriais (CBST) e Indicação Geográfica (IG). Ambas abordagens têm em comum o foco nos recursos e ativos territoriais, tanto tangíveis quanto intangíveis, aqui compreendidos como elementos constituintes do patrimônio territorial. Tais recursos e ativos, em geral, se apresentam em diferentes estágios de ativação, ou seja, muitos ainda como potenciais, portanto, não contribuindo efetivamente no desenvolvimento territorial. Partindo da compreensão sobre território, patrimônio, governança e desenvolvimento territorial, este texto propõe-se evidenciar as potencialidades e, prospectivamente, avaliar quais condições e/ou fatores estão presentes no litoral paranaense, em dois aspectos. Em relação à CBST, avaliar a oferta compósita de produtos e serviços. Em relação à IG, avaliar duas experiências já registradas. Metodologicamente, contempla-se a consulta à literatura e documentos, observações em loco. No caso das IG, adicionalmente foi feita a aplicação de um checklist dotado de uma escala Likert de significância. Portanto, o texto tem um caráter exploratório e elucidativo. Pelos estudos realizados, identificou-se um conjunto de bens e serviços que apresentam significativo grau de especificidade territorial presentes no Litoral do Paraná, os quais, desde que ativados integradamente, podem ser considerados fatores potenciais, capazes de contribuir positivamente no processo de desenvolvimento territorial.
Palavras-chave: patrimônio territorial; desenvolvimento territorial; cesta de bens e serviços territoriais; indicação geográfica.
EDITORIAL: RETURNING THE CENTRAL LYMPHATIC SYSTEM TO THE CENTER OF LYMPHOLOGY
Authors: Witte M.
Published: October 2024

After the introduction of conventional oil contrast lymphography and the founding of the discipline of lymphology, great impetus was given to investigating central lymphatic system and its disorders along with lymphatic involvement and specifically lymphostasis in common diseases of major organs such as the liver (cirrhosis) and heart (heart failure). Gradually interest shifted to more peripheral disorders such as limb lymphedema and its treatment by physical and surgical measures. At the same time, basic lymphology turned to the study of isolated ex vivo and in vitro, including lymphatic endothelial models and more recently, molecular lymphology focusing on lymphatic growth and modulating factors, genes and proteins underlying primary lymphedema, and more potential biomarkers of lymphatic disease have gained prominence. However, it has been advances in lymphatic imaging, namely lymphoscintigraphy with SPECT-CT high resolution 3-D pictures and magnetic resonance imaging (contrast and non-contrast) of the peripheral and particularly central lymphatic system by more invasive means combined with endovascular interventional techniques to treat complex and life-threatening lymphatic disorders that has returned the central lymphatic system to the center of lymphology, where the journey began.
Intramuscular injection of a commercially available medetomidine–vatinoxan hydrochloride mixture produces reliable sedation in sheep and goats with varying cardiopulmonary effects
Authors: Kuehr Alaina A. , Muir Andrew J. T. , Liu Chin-Chi , Benton-Levith Elizabeth J. , Scully Clare M. , Cremer Jeannette
Published: October 2024

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the sedation quality of an IM injection of a commercially available medetomidine-vatinoxan combination (ZEN) in healthy goats and sheep and discern species differences in cardiopulmonary parameters.

METHODS

10 apparently healthy adult university-owned research Black Bengal–crossbreed goats and 10 adult Gulf Coast native and Katahdin sheep were enrolled in this prospective experimental study from June 27 to July 27, 2023. All animals were sedated on 1 occasion with 0.06 mL of ZEN/kg, IM (0.03 mg of medetomidine/kg and 0.6 mg of vatinoxan hydrochloride/kg). Cardiopulmonary variables including heart rate, arterial blood pressure, and arterial blood gas parameters were recorded along with sedation depth and duration. Any animals still sedated after 150 minutes received 0.01 mg of atipamezole/kg.

RESULTS

The mean ± SD of the total sedation time for sheep and goats was 102.80 ± 10.90 minutes and 133.50 ± 32.63 minutes, respectively. Profound reliable sedation was achieved in all but 1 animal. Hypoxemia was observed in sheep and goats (11 of 20 animals total). Hypotension was seen in 3 of 10 goats.

CONCLUSIONS

In sheep and goats, ZEN at 0.06 mL/kg, IM, caused profound sedation. Total sedation time was significantly longer in goats than in sheep.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

In the presence of oxygen supplementation, ZEN at 0.06 mL/kg, IM, may be an acceptable sedation choice for apparently healthy Gulf Coast native and Katahdin sheep, but not goats; however, preexisting hypokalemia or pulmonary disease are contraindications for the use of ZEN in sheep.
Review of Diagnostic Challenges and Literature Data in Paraneoplastic Limbic Encephalitis: A Case Presentation
Authors: Codreanu-Balaban Ramona Andreea , Stuparu Alina Zorina , Musat Daniela , Baz Radu-Andrei , Baz Radu , Docu-Axelerad Silviu , Vranau Diana-Marina , Tase Cristina Ramona , Gogu Anca Elena , Jianu Dragos Catalin , Frecus Corina Elena , Muja Lavinia-Florenta , Tony Hangan Laurentiu , Axelerad Any
Published: October 2024

Paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis is a rare condition reported in practice. It is most commonly associated with small cell lung cancer (SCLC). This case report is offered to aid physicians in making informed decisions about timing and type of treatment and is evident, that quick diagnosis is critical for both, neurologists and oncologists. The presentation reviews the case of a female patient diagnosed with limbic encephalitis. Further research is needed to establish clinical, laboratory and instrumental criteria that may be related to outcomes. The purpose of this paper is to present the potential repercussions of a delayed diagnosis and highlight the beneficial results of specific investigations and symptomatic therapy. Comprehensive familiarity with clinical presentations and the limitations of current diagnostic procedures is imperative for neurologists. Equally essential is this understanding for radiologists, serving as the basis for accurate diagnostic analyses derived from imaging findings. The intricate nature of neurological disorders sometimes necessitates the cooperation of neurologists, radiologists, and, in this particular instance, oncologists, in order to achieve precise diagnosis and develop successful treatment approaches.
Discovering Dadu: A Ludemic Enigma from South Asia
Authors: Schmidt-Madsen Jacob
Published: October 2024

Dadu is a traditional board game exclusively played within the Muslim Dawoodi Bohra community in South Asia. Most households have their own hand-stitched cloth board, together with a set of wood-turned playing pieces and cowrie shells for dice. Though formally a two-player game, it is commonly played in large teams during family gatherings. Non-community members rarely take part and the game remains virtually unknown to outsiders. Descriptions of the game are absent from the scholarly literature and it does not find mention in any of the major game encyclopedias. Surviving boards and communal memory trace the game back to the early 20th century, but the hybrid nature of the game and the origin of the Dawoodi Bohra community in Yemen suggest that it may go back several centuries further. The present article uses ludemic theory to analyze the constituent elements of the game and demonstrate their affinity with elements in other games both inside and outside South Asia. The findings are contextualized within the wider history of the Dawoodi Bohra community, suggesting that Dadu may have resulted from the adaptation of a West Asian Tab game to a South Asian single track race game. A detailed set of rules gathered from interviews with members of the Dawoodi Bohra community is appended to the article.
A STUDY OF ATTITUDES TOWARDS FAMILY AND PARENTHOOD AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS
Authors:   Bunin Yelets State University, A.S. Ivanova
Published: October 2024

The article highlights the ongoing changes in value orientations in society and the possible consequences of this phenomenon. The author examines the concept of value from the point of view of psychology, talks about the role of these concepts for the individual. The arguments on the recognition of the family as a personal value are given. There is a discussion about the spread of various forms of cohabitation as a norm of behavior in today's society. The importance of studying the place of family and parenthood in the minds of modern students is noted. The article highlights the analysis of the results of research work on determining the attitude to family and parenthood of modern students of a provincial college. To achieve this goal, the study uses an anonymous survey using elements of a methodology for determining the value orientations of a person and an author's questionnaire. The composition and the presence of intergenerational ties in the families of the respondents are analyzed. The views of representatives of two age categories – adolescent and youth - are compared, and attention is also paid to differences in the opinions of respondents related to gender. The author examines the distribution of students' value orientations in order of importance. A graphical interpretation of the respondents' ranking of values is provided. The author suggests comparing the results obtained with the results of studies of a similar orientation presented by other authors. In the course of summarizing the data obtained, it is concluded that there is a need for pedagogical influence on college students to form an attitude towards family as a value, especially among students belonging to the adolescent age category. In conclusion, the author talks about the possibility of applying the results obtained in psychological and pedagogical practice.
PEDAGOGICAL MODEL OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT OF MASTER'S STUDENTS OF A DEPARTMENTAL EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF DISTANCE EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
Authors:   Academy of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation, Pimonov R.V. , Shumilin V.S. ,   Academy of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation
Published: October 2024

The presented article discusses the procedure and features of pedagogical modeling of the process of developing professional competence of master's students of a departmental educational organization, taking into account the use of the capabilities of distance educational technologies. The pedagogical model under consideration differs from the known ones in the use of a specialized methodology of functional modeling, based on a consistent and holistic study of the main characteristics, as well as cause-and-effect relationships between the structural components of students’ professional competence. Taking this into account, the developed pedagogical model is a set of process structures interconnected in a certain way, allowing for the comprehensive provision and implementation of the main stages of the learning process for master's students of a departmental educational organization, aimed at developing their professional competence, taking into account the expected specifics of organizational and managerial activities and the existing the regulatory framework regulating the specifics of the use of innovative information and communication technologies within the framework of the functioning of the system of higher military education. The process of development of professional competence of master's students of a departmental educational organization in the developed model is considered in the context of pedagogical integration, representing a holistic and a structured system of defined goals and objectives, as well as selected methodological approaches, taking into account existing principles and factors and resources. In this context, the process of developing the professional competence of master's students of a departmental educational organization is presented in the form of a pedagogical process that reflects the possibilities of remote communicative interaction between students and teaching staff, with the aim of forming and comprehensively developing a system of knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as the required level of motivational readiness and professionally important personal qualities of students.
APPLICATION OF “SCRATCH DESKTOP” COMPUTER PROGRAM AS A MEANS OF SENSORY DEVELOPMENT OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Authors:   Bunin Yelets State University, Pronina A.N.
Published: October 2024

Currently, researchers are interested in studying the aspects of using various computer programs for the development of preschool children. The results of the theoretical analysis of domestic and foreign researchers are presented, which confirm the data on the effective influence of various modern computer programs and technologies on cognitive, communicative, social, speech development, learning to write and read preschoolers. In this paper, the possibilities of using the Scratch Desktop computer program as a means of sensory development of preschool children are studied. To achieve the goal, the method of designing program options, methods and techniques of the teacher, the child's actions and the method of "Schematization" (R.I. Bardin) were used to check the formation of orientation in space among preschoolers. The possibilities of the Scratch Desktop program have been designed to develop preschoolers' ideas about spatial arrangement, color discrimination, size, and movement of objects and objects. The options for using the elements of the Scratch Desktop program are combinations of color, size, shape, spatial location of one sprite object, two sprite objects relative to each other. The most significant methods and techniques of the teacher and the child's actions in the process of using the Scratch Desktop computer program during the sensory development of preschoolers are described. The experiment to identify the effectiveness of the computer program involved 23 children of the control group engaged in traditional learning technology and 26 children of the experimental group who studied using the Scratch Desktop program. The diagnostic results indicate an increase in the degree of solving tasks in preschoolers using several spatial orientation schemes. The conducted research expands and clarifies the data already available in science on the use of computer programs for the development of preschoolers. But to obtain more accurate results, further research is required on a large sample of preschoolers of different ages. It is concluded that the Scratch Desktop program can be used in the educational process of preschool institutions as a means of teaching preschoolers the ability to distinguish colors, shapes, movements, and positioning in the space of one or more objects.
Integrating Stakeholder Interactions into First-Year Design Courses: Perceived Value & Impact on Students
Authors: Howcroft Jennifer , Borland Matthew , Mercer Kate
Published: October 2024

Incorporating stakeholders into engineering design courses is important but challenging. A case-study-based approach of integrating stakeholder interactions into first-year engineering design courses was studied with the hypothesis that students would see value in stakeholder interactions. First-year students in two programs, Systems Design Engineering (SYDE, n=120) and Biomedical Engineering (BME, n=100), completed a beginning and end of term survey to understand their perceptions of stakeholder interactions in their first-semester engineering design course. The vast majority (96 to 98%) of students indicated that stakeholder interactions should persist in first-semester engineering design courses. Both cohorts placed high importance on stakeholders as an information source. However, BME students placed higher value in stakeholder interactions than their SYDE peers. This may relate to stakeholder alignment and interaction modality. While stakeholder interactions were effectively integrated into these courses, future work includes assessing effectiveness in different cohorts and developing a program-level plan for advancing stakeholder interactions.
First-Year Project-Based Engineering Design Courses in Canadian Institutions
Authors: Ebrahimi Shelir , Farrow Cameron , Donald John R. , Jamison Marnie
Published: October 2024

First-year engineering design courses are fundamental component to most engineering programs, and they provide the backbone for the introduction of engineering students to engineering practice and profession. First-year engineering design courses are also essential to begin the development of an engineering mindset. The purpose of this study is to complete a comparative examination of first-year engineering design courses across Canada. The work was inspired by an interactive workshop delivered at CEEA-ACEG 2022. The workshop was based on a comparative examination of the curriculum and delivery of three first-year design courses at different engineering institutions, including number of students and credits, project types, content integration, resources, and logistics. Informed by the discussion in the workshop, this study expands on the work by surveying instructors of first-year engineering design courses. The preliminary results are presented from a subset of the data collected and demonstrate similarities and differences among the different programs. These results provide a foundation for meaningful analysis and discussion of educational practice in first-year engineering design courses.
Engagement by Design - 8 lenses for engaging students
Authors: Roncin Andrew , Elsaid Husam , Roncin Alexander
Published: October 2024

This paper provides an overview of Yu-Kai Chou’s Octalysis framework for engaging design through the use of meaning, accomplishment, empowerment, ownership, social influence, scarcity, unpredictability, and loss. These eight lenses form the basis to consider both white hat/black motivators and sources of intrinsic/extrinsic motivation. As Octalysis is a gamification framework used in industry, a brief exploration of how the identified drivers align with psychological research is presented. Finally, to demonstrate the framework, the paper presents a reflective analysis of successes and failures in the delivery of a Project Management course using the Octalysis drivers. By considering the motivating factors contained in the Octalysis framework, instructors can gain insight into how to make their courses more engaging, and personally relevant to students.
Instructor perceptions of the effectiveness of project management skill development in undergraduate engineering design courses
Authors: Wong Elena , Donald John
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this work is to examine how project management is perceived in the engineering undergraduate curriculum at the University of Guelph across its four-year series of design courses, and to gather insight into the skills, elements, and level of mastery required. As a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board graduate attribute, project management is taught in all engineering programs. The instructor perspective is explored through interviews with instructors that have taught engineering design courses. The instructor responses are analyzed for insights related to the effectiveness of the curriculum for the development of project management skills. This work is the first component a larger study that will examine and compare the findings with the views of students and alumni of the program. The results of these interviews aim to provide insight to engineering programs related to the level of mastery expected of graduating students, and future activities to explore for the purpose of closing gaps that might exist between graduate competencies and industry needs to better equip students with the skills of future leaders.
Development of Attitudes in First Year Engineering Design
Authors: Kennell Glyn , Maw Sean , Miller Amy
Published: October 2024

Relatively few studies have been conducted to analyze how design courses change student attitudes towards engineering design. The first-year engineering program at USask includes an introductory design course that focuses on Problem Definition. One of the course learning objectives is the development of positive attitudes towards various facets of engineering design. As part of quality assurance in this regard, a survey tool was developed to assess student attitudes towards design. The survey, conducted in 2021 and 2022, included up to 18 statements. Each student rated their agreement with each statement on a 5-point Likert scale. Results were analyzed by comparing differences in response frequencies from students at the end of 2021 and 2022, and from before and after the design course in 2022. As well, one multiple-choice and two open-ended text responses were gathered and coded for each end-of-course survey. Results from the two cohorts were similar, in spite of some logistical differences between the two years. Also, attitudes across several of the statements were positively and significantly impacted by the design course suggesting that the course is meeting its objectives of developing positive attitudes towards design, and is doing so on a year-over-year basis.
Student Demand by Engineering Discipline: Trends and Observations at One Institution
Authors: Ostafichuk Peter , Nakane Jonathan , Bagherzadeh S. Alireza , Jaeger Carol
Published: October 2024

Engineering students most commonly select their discipline (i.e., program) before or during their first year of studies. Knowing what the student demand is for different engineering disciplines is important for program planning and the curriculum changes, and it may be helpful to students in their selection in situations where placement is done on a competitive basis. In this study, the demand for thirteen different disciplines at a large Canadian university with a common first-year program (i.e., where students start in their discipline in second year). The findings of this study are consistent with national trends in that mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical, and computer engineering are in high demand, while manufacturing, environmental, mining, materials, and geological engineering are in lower demand. This study also considers the trends in demand, and reveals recent growth in biomedical, integrated, and computer engineering. Lastly, by considering patterns in student rankings, a mapping of programs commonly grouped together by students was determined.
A Look into the Surrogate Avatar Experience (SuAvE)
Authors: Sonnilal Anjaliya , Mousavi Maryam , Bruce David
Published: October 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a shift to virtual platforms in the last two years. In education specifically, a lack of physical embodiment has become an apparent barrier, impacting the student learning experience. As people return to an in-person setting, the scope of current hybrid-education practices does not have a method of fulfilling the missing aspect of physical embodiment. As such, the purpose of the Surrogate Avatar Experience is to better facilitate hybrid environments and introduce embodied experiences. It connects those in a physical environment to an online participant by using a surrogate avatar volunteer. This volunteer is then a stand-in participant for the virtual participant, acting as a physical representative in the environment that may open new embodied experiences for the virtual participant. This project analyses the feasibility of humans and technology to contribute to a greater capacity of accessible learning within hybrid environments.
Assessing the Prevalence of Cross-cultural Competencies in Engineering Design Curricula: A Pilot Study
Authors: Zhang Zibo , Hurst Ada
Published: October 2024

With the world becoming increasingly more globalized, cross-cultural competency has become essential for engineering design, especially in the Canadian context. The current paper presents a pilot study aiming to achieve two main objectives: 1) provide preliminary insights into the availability of cross-cultural concepts in engineering design curricula; 2) benchmark against design curricula in other design domains to identify ways that cross-cultural topics can be successfully integrated with engineering design education. The results reveal a general lack of cross-cultural concepts coverage in two sampled engineering programs. From an analysis of two benchmark design programs, three themes are identified that demonstrate how cross-cultural education can be delivered in design courses: 1) culture-related knowledge; 2) reflection on design topics using a cultural perspective; 3) collaboration with cross-cultural teams. The study aims to inspire engineering educators to incorporate cross-cultural concepts into their courses and curricula. This pilot study also helps validate the method for future larger-scale investigations.
Design and Implementation of an Industry 4.0 Micro-Credential Program
Authors: Richert Dean , Marshall Lisa , James Greg
Published: October 2024

Traditional post-secondary education models are designed for students looking to enter the skilled labour market rather than up-skilling or re-skilling the existing labour market. Micro-credentials, which are short-duration courses available outside of credited degree programs, are a promising mechanism for post-secondary institutions to engage in these continuing education opportunities. In this paper, we present a micro-credential program that is complementary to the existing engineering degree program while also relevant and accessible to industry. The program contributes to a larger micro-credential movement within the province of British Columbia and provides a model for other institutions looking to enter and collaborate within the micro-credential ecosystem.