bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Neonatal Mortality In Domestic Cats
Authors: Camapum Jaqueline Lustosa Rodrigues , Silva Filipi Alexandre do Nascimento , Belettini Salviano Tramontim , Maia Luan Vinícius Tezzei , Quessada Ana Maria
Published: June 2024

O objetivo do presente estudo foi determinar a mortalidade neonatal de gatos domésticos em partos distócicos. Para isso foram acompanhadas 13 gatas que pariram 48 filhotes, nascidos de partos distócicos. O número médio de filhotes por parto foi de 3,6. O peso médio dos gatinhos foi 83,88 g. A porcentagem de natimortos foi de 68,58 % e a mortalidade neonatal foi bastante elevada, atingindo 72,92% (35/48). Todas as gatas submetidas à cesariana foram castradas. Não foi possível determinar a principal causa da mortalidade neonatal. Novos estudos são necessários, aumentando-se a amostragem para elucidação das causas.
CONHECIMENTO DOS CIRURGIÕES DENTISTAS SOBRE A DOSE MÁXIMA DE ANESTÉSICOS LOCAIS EM TERESINA –PI
Authors: Rezende Lyzia Vitória Mendes , Lustosa Karina Oliveira , Martins Isabela Floriano Nunes , Melo Neto José Pereira de , Veras Eduardo Souza de Lobão
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: Avaliar o nível de conhecimento dos cirurgiões dentista de Teresina-PI acerca da dose máxima dos anestésicos locais na odontologia e quais os mais utilizados por eles. Métodos: Foi realizado uma pesquisa com abordagem quali-quantitativa do tipo descritiva, explorativa e transversal de levantamentos de dados relativos ao nível de conhecimento de CDs sobre o uso de anestésicos locais. Utilizou-se como único instrumento de coleta de dados um questionário, incluindo 10 questões, com 362 cirurgiões participante, distribuídos de acordo com o de exercício profissional entre 1 e 5 anos; 6 a 10 anos, e mais de 10 anos. Resultados: O conhecimento sobre a dose máxima das soluções anestésicas foi inadequado em todos os grupos, com altos índice de erro para todos os anestésicos incluídos na pesquisa. A lidocaína foi solução anestésica de maior uso e a técnica infiltrativa a preferência a preferida pelos profissionais participantes da pesquisa. Conclusão: Independentemente do tempo de formado, o Cirurgião Dentista não possui o total conhecimento das principais soluções anestésicas utilizadas no dia a dia.
A influência da dieta mediterrânea no manejo nutricional da síndrome metabólica: revisão sistemática
Authors: Lemos Raphaela Costa Ferreira , Marques Tamáchara Cerqueira , Silva Williany Marcelly Ferreira da
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: Sendo assim, o objetivo da presente revisão foi verificar a influência da dieta mediterrânea no tratamento nutricional da SM. Métodos:Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática, realizada no período de agosto a outubro de 2023, sendo selecionados artigos dos últimos 10 anos, os quais responderam à pergunta norteadora: ‘‘Qual a influência da Dieta Mediterrânea no manejo da Síndrome Metabólica?''. Resultados:Os resultados da pesquisa encontraram-se 315 publicações, sendo 314 do Pubmed e 1 do SciElo, ao término 7 artigos foram incluídos para a análise qualitativa, sendo Qualis A1 (n=5), A2 (n=1) e C (n=1). Os achados apontaram que o impacto da dieta mediterrânea sobre a SM, mostrou aspectos positivos no que diz respeito ao controle da síndrome ou a diminuição dos fatores de risco associados. Conclusão:Conclui-se que dietas mais pobres em carboidratos, dietas ricas em vegetais, grãos integrais, peixe e azeite de oliva, além da prática de exercícios físicos, reforçam a importância da mudança do estilo de vida no tratamento da SM. No entanto, são necessários mais estudos experimentais prospectivos com amostras maiores, para maior comprovação da influência da dieta mediterrânea na SM.
Musicoterapia: uma abordagem terapêutica de enfermagem em pacientes geriátricos com Doença de Alzheimer
Authors: LeticiaChavesLima  , FranciscoBrazMilanezOliveira
Published: June 2024

Objetivo:sintetizar e integrar os resultados de estudos anteriores para fornecer uma visão geral abrangente sobre a musicoterapia como recurso terapêutico de enfermagem em idosos com Doença de Alzheimer. Método:revisão integrativa da literatura mediante a busca nas bases de dados Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, National Library of Medicine's –NLM/PUBMED e Scientific Electronic Library Online/SCIELO através dos descritores “Musicoterapia”, “Idosos”, “Doença de “Alzheimer”. Foram incluídos no artigo ensaios clínicos randomizados e estudos controlados, em “Inglês”, “Português” e “Espanhol” entre 2013 a 2023 e excluídos textos incompletos, trabalhos fora do contexto, revisões, resumos e artigos externos ao tempo proposto. Resultados: selecionaram-se seis publicações que abordaram a eficácia da musicoterapia na DA. Essas pesquisas afirmaram o impacto significativo da musicoterapia em pacientes com DA, como: reduzir os sintomas neuropsiquiátricos e comportamentais. Conclusões:propõe-se a efetividade da musicoterapia na DA,entretanto, é necessário que novos estudos sejam realizados para se ter respostas mais abrangentes, devido à escassez de artigos sobre o tema.
Compliance públicocomo ferramenta de avaliação de políticas públicas: perspectivas a partir da regularização fundiária em Guanambi/BA
Authors: Dias Felipe Teixeira , Clemente Deborah Marques Pereira , Carvalho Anne Marielle Castrode , Cembranel Priscila
Published: June 2024

Este estudo tem o objetivo de analisar a legislação existente contribui com perspectivas de governança e transparência e o cumprimento efetivo do programa de regularização fundiária na cidade de Guanambi/BA. Assim, esta pesquisa foi estruturada como qualitativa, aplicada e com uso de dados secundários. Como resultado, ficou evidente que embora a administração pública tenha cumprido o disposto na lei federal, o cumprimento não foi eficiente do ponto de vista interdisciplinar de compreensão de outras leis e mecanismos de promoção da dignidade da pessoa humana. Como conclusões são relatados alguns aspectos, como a desconexão entre o compliancee as normas legais que regem determinada questão, a necessidade de promover cada vez mais uma cultura de compliancee como os trabalhos práticos examinados tendem a ser relevantes para a compreensão do compliance.
POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS DESTINADAS ÀS MENINAS EM CONFLITO COM A LEI NO PARANÁ, UMA QUESTÃO DE INVISILIBIDADE
Authors: Souto Débora Camila Aires Cavalcante
Published: June 2024

O presente trabalho propôs investigar as políticas públicas destinadas às adolescentes em
conflito com a lei que cumprem medidas socioeducativas de internação no estado do Paraná.
Para tanto, considerou-se à proteção integral inserida na Constituição Federal, no Estatudo da
Criança e do Adolescente – ECA, Lei n. 8.069/90, e nos dispositivos da lei que institui o
Sistema Nacional de Atendimento Socioeducativo (SINASE), Lei n. 12.594/12 bem como as
resoluções do Conselho Nacional dos Direitos da Criança e do Adolescente (CONANDA),
dispositivos basilares para o enfrentamento das demandas do grupo em análise. Nesse
contexto, o estudo combina a pesquisa teórica e empírica com o uso da pesquisa bibliográfica
visando chegar aos resultados que retratem a realidade vivenciada por esses sujeitos. Assim,
inicialmente, constatou-se que o Estado promoveu as políticas públicas visando mudanças no
Sistema Socioeducativo, todavia, mais adiante, novas técnicas menos intervencionistas
cunharam padrões distintos dos preconizados no SINASE entre a relação Estado e sociedade.
Desse modo, é preciso compreender e reconhecer como se dá proteção às adolescentes em
conflito com a lei, no estado do Paraná, diante do recorte de gênero no atendimento
socioeducativo.
Tecnologia dos Licores Artesanais
Authors: Neves Nathalia de Andrade
Published: June 2024

Esse livro aborda os principais aspectos dos licores. Seu histórico, composição, conceitos e algumas receitas de licores artesanais.
Alfabetização e letramento na educação infantil: a importância e os desafios contemporâneos no Brasil
Authors: Camelo Maria Jackeline , Silva Antonio Edson Alves da
Published: June 2024

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Atividades lúdicas no processo de alfabetização e letramento: jogos educacionais prontos na internet
Authors: Souza Antonio Roniel Oliveira , Alves Angeliana Mesquita , Silva Antonio Edson Alves da
Published: June 2024

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A inserção da leitura nos anos iniciais como ferramenta didática
Authors: Ferreira Lucas Mendes , Lima Rosana Kelly Santos , Silva Antonio Edson Alves da
Published: June 2024

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Alfabetização e letramento na Educação de Jovens e Adultos: desafios e superação
Authors: Moreira Carina Aparecida Vieira , Vale Eliane Rodrigues do , Silva Antonio Edson Alves da
Published: June 2024

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Alfabetização e letramento: conceitos e considerações das práticas de alfabetização e letramento
Authors: Araújo Cristiane Rodrigues , Silva Antonio Edson Alves da
Published: June 2024

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FINANÇAS E COMÉRCIO INTERNACIONAL - PERSPECTIVAS MULTIDISCIPLINARES
Authors: ASSIS AFONSO HENRIQUE SOUZA DE , RIBAS ERLON CHRISTIAN OLIVETI , LEMOS LELLES DE PAULA , SILVA MARCELO DE ANDRADE E , FARIAS JÚNIOR TÁCITO AUGUSTO , BARROS VERÔNICA SOUTO MAIOR DE LIMA
Published: June 2024

FINANÇAS E COMÉRCIO INTERNACIONAL
La corrupción en la Contratación Estatal Colombiana - Una aproximación desde el neoinstitucionalismo
Authors: Martínez Cárdenas Edgar Enrique , Ramírez Mora Juan Manuel
Published: June 2024

Este ensayo pretende generar una discusión sobre el fenómeno de la corrupción en la contratación estatal, a partir de una de sus manifestaciones como es el soborno, tomando como marco analítico algunos aportes del neoinstitucionalismo que permitan un mejor entendimiento del fenómeno para formular estrategias integrales enfocadas a su erradicación.
An Innovative Predictive Model for Indoor Thermal Comfort Condition of Residential Buildings to Mitigate Urban Warming: Case Study Kolkata, India
Authors: Mitra Sanmarga , Mandal Shailendra Kr.
Published: June 2024

The thermal comfort of building interior is one of the most important components of its thermal performance. The reliance of a building on artificial conditioning depends primarily on its inner comfort conditions. In recent times, this higher reliance of buildings on artificial ventilation and air conditioning has led to firstly, the creation of the heat island effect within cities, and secondly, the continuous warming of urban centers (particularly metropolises) with respect to the region and the hinterland to which they belong. The aim of this research is to investigate the relationship between the indoor thermal condition of old and new buildings to the contributing factors and to develop an innovative predictive numerical model to design buildings ensuring better indoor thermal comfort conditions. To date, no such composite predictive model has been innovated, although a considerable amount of work has been done on the factors separately. Considering the global urban warming since 1970 this research has sampled an equal number of residences from "Old Buildings" built before 1947 CE and "New Buildings" built after 1970 CE. This study is based on a composite analysis of the thermal performances of sample buildings against the physical factors influencing thermal performance—initially through examination of correlation and thereafter by developing a set of innovative numerical predictive models between indoor thermal conditions and their contributing parameters. This new numerical model shows a 55% curve-fitting on the thermal comfort index used.
Mixed Model: Max Weber and Reality
Authors: Krasnov M. A.
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of the semi-presidential, or mixed, model (system) of power. This structure is of a particular interest, not least due to the fact that it creates favorable conditions for the authoritarian evolution. Of course, an authoritarian regime can form in both the presidential and parliamentary systems, but the semi-p residential model holds much greater potential for such a development of events. The main flaw of the semi-presidential system is that the president is normatively placed above all institutions of power, but at the same time retains prerogatives that do not allow him to remain politically impartial. This position of the president in the system of power distorts his political self-identification. He begins to perceive himself as an analogue of an absolute monarch and monopolizes power via legal means. One of the fathers of the mixed model was Max Weber, whose idea of a plebiscitary president marked the beginning of the formation of a new type of a republican form of government, first enshrined in the Constitution of (Weimar) Germany in 1919. This is why the author thoroughly examines Weber’s concept, his role in the development of the Weimar Constitution, and compares his views with the normative model reflected in the Constitution. The article shows that although the Weimar Constitution did not adopt all of Weber’s principles and moved much further away from the model of a presidential republic, the main Weberian ideas were included in the form of certain norms. The final part of the article presents a number of critical considerations about certain provisions of the Weberian concept and the Weimar model of power.
Anticonvulsant properties of an aqueous extract of Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin and Clemants (Chenopodiaceae) in mice pilocarpine model of temporal lobe epilepsy
Authors: Bigued  , Joseph Ngaibi  , Antoine Kavaye Kandeda  , Yvette Nguezeye  , Lamido Gaoudji  , Tchang Alkali Wangbara  , Germain Sotoing Taiwe  , Elisabeth Ngo Bum
Published: June 2024

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin and Clemants (Chenopodiaceae) is used in traditional Cameroonian medicine to treat epilepsy and anxiety. Aims of the study: This study aimed to investigate the anticonvulsant effects of Dysphania ambrosioides aqueous extract in mice pilocarpine model of temporal lobe epilepsy. Materials and Methods: The mice were treatments with distilled water for the normal and negative control, sodium valproate (300 mg/kg) for the positive control, and different doses of an aqueous extract of Dysphania ambrosioides (37, 92.5, 185, 370 mg/kg, p.o) for the test groups. Methyl-scopolamine (1 mg/kg) were injected forty minute later. One hour after the first treatment (first day), epilepsy was induced by intraperitoneal injection of 360 mg/kg pilocarpine. On the seventh day, antioxidant activities and the involvement of GABAergic transmission were determined by measuring the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) and GABA-transaminase (GABA-T), respectively in the hippocampus of sacrificed epileptic mice. Results: Dysphania ambrosioides (370 mg/kg) strongly protected mice against epileptogenesis by increasing the latency time to status epilepticus (p˂0.001) and decreasing the number of tonic clonic convulsions (p˂0.001). The extract significantly increased the levels of GSH (p˂0.001), CAT (p˂0.001), SOD (p˂0.001) and GABA (p˂0.001), and decreased the levels of MDA (p˂0.001), NO (p˂0.001) and GABA-T (p˂0.001). Conclusion: The results suggest that the anticonvulsant activities of Dysphania ambrosioides extract are accompanied by its antioxidant effects, and may be mediated at least in part by the GABA neurotransmission.
ASSISTÊNCIA DE ENFERMAGEM A PACIENTE COM ÚLCERA VENOSA COMPLEXA
Authors: Da Cunha Cavalcanti Adilma , Da Fonseca Mendes Silva Maria Eduarda , Silva-Filho Edson , Costa Nascimento Lília , Mota Silva Miriam Maria , Rodrigues Costa Bianca , Tamar oliveira de Sousa Alana , Araújo de Miranda Lopes Katiuscia
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: Apresentar a sistematização da assistência de enfermagem em um paciente com úlcera venosa complexa na atenção primária à saúde. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo e exploratório-descritivo de caso, no qual foram tratados três diagnósticos de enfermagem: perfusão tissular periférica ineficaz, síndrome do idoso frágil e negação ineficaz. Resultados: Identificou-se que a terapia compressiva elástica aplicada no membro inferior direito resultou em redução de 8,6% no edema, 9,77% na área da ferida e 100% no comprimento da parte anterior da lesão. Em contrapartida, a terapia compressiva inelástica aplicada no membro inferior esquerdo resultou em redução de 21,05% no edema, 10,14% na área total da lesão e redução no comprimento das partes anterior, posterior, lateral interna e lateral externa. A evolução das úlceras venosas e complicações associadas deve-se a uma série de fatores relacionados à assistência à saúde, tais como recursos sociais insuficientes e assistência familiar deficiente. Considerações finais: A educação continuada, a criação de protocolos, o investimento em novas pesquisas e a implementação de terapêuticas eficazes são imperativos para melhorar a qualidade de vida dos pacientes com úlceras venosas e reduzir os custos de tratamento.
Retrieval Augmented Generation via Context Compression Techniques for Large Language Models
Authors: Jiang Pingli , Fan Ruixuan , Yong Yating
Published: June 2024

Natural language processing has seen lots of improvements, yet optimizing large-scale models to efficiently handle vast amounts of contextual data remains a critical challenge. The novel approach presented integrates advanced context compression techniques with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), significantly enhancing computational efficiency and the accuracy of generated outputs. Through a series of experiments, the study evaluates the impact of token reduction, embedding optimization, and hierarchical attention mechanisms on model performance. The findings demonstrate that reducing redundant information while maintaining essential contextual elements improves both efficiency and quality of outputs. Additionally, the integration of dynamic memory networks and sophisticated retrieval mechanisms provides a robust framework for augmenting generative capabilities with external knowledge. Comprehensive evaluations highlight the balance achieved between performance and resource utilization, underscoring the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed methods. This research offers substantial advancements in the optimization of large-scale language models, providing valuable insights into their capabilities and applications.
Simple House Construction Innovations Made from PVC Pipes and GRC Boards in Indonesia
Authors: Suparwoko  , Aldiansyah Aryo Akbar
Published: June 2024

This innovation aims to provide a Simple House (SH) Type 24 m2 (T-24) floor area made from PVC pipes and Glass-Fiber Reinforced Cement (GRC) boards. The simple house-building structure in this invention consists of PVC pipes and GRC boards which are arranged based on simple building designs in Indonesia. PVC pipes as components of the building space frame and roof are reinforced with reinforced concrete mixed and PVC pipe connections. The potential for users of simple houses for low-income people (MBR) is very large in Indonesia. With a shortage of one million houses per year, the PUPR Ministry is only able to meet 30% or around 400,000 units per year of people's housing needs. The benefit and advantage of innovation is that space frame building construction consisting of floor beams, columns, and ring beams made from PVC pipes is easy to do using relatively simple craftsman equipment. The T-24 simple house innovation is a building that is easy to work on because this building uses materials that can be easily found in various regions in Indonesia, namely PVC pipe materials and GRC boards. In summary, the T-24 simple house prototype has the following innovations: 1) cement brick foundation, 2) construction of floor beams, columns, and ring blocks using PVC pipes and concrete mix without splitting, 3) main roof material structure (horses and battens) made from PVC pipes, 4) SH T-24 roof covers and walls made from GRC boards, 5) Building features such as doors and windows use a combination GRC boards and glass materials.
MSBoost: Using Model Selection with Multiple Base Estimators for Gradient Boosting
Authors: Moitra Agnij
Published: June 2024

Gradient boosting is a widely used machine learning algorithm for tabular regression, classification and ranking. Although, most of the open source implementations of gradient boosting such as XGBoost, LightGBM and others have used decision trees as the sole base estimator for gradient boosting. This paper, for the first time, takes an alternative path of not just relying on a static base estimator (usually decision tree), and rather trains a list of models in parallel on the residual errors of the previous layer and then selects the model with the least validation error as the base estimator for a particular layer. This paper has achieved \textit{state-of-the-art} results when compared to other gradient boosting implementations on 50+ tabular regression and classification datasets. Furthermore, ablation studies show that MSBoost is particularly effective for small and noisy datasets. Thereby, it has a significant social impact especially in tabular machine learning problems in the domains where it is not feasible to obtain large high quality datasets.
Children’s caregiving and growth in north-western Tanzania: limited evidence that support from specific caregivers is associated with better growth
Authors: Hassan Anushé , Lawson David , Page Abigail Emma , Sear Rebecca , Schaffnit Susan Barris , Urassa Mark
Published: June 2024

Receiving care from individuals other than one’s mother (i.e., allomothering) is a universal aspect of raising children, but whether and how such care impacts children’s health remains subject to debate. Existing studies in low-income societies largely use broad proxies for caregiving behaviours rather than measuring childcare activities, which may mask variation in allomothering and, thus, its impact on children’s health. Using data collected to address these limitations we measure, for 808 children under 5-years in north-western Tanzania: (a) maternal residence, (b) receipt of two childcare types from seven caregivers; and (c) children's growth (height-for-age and weight-for-height). We predict that 1) allomothering will be beneficial for children’s growth; and 2) benefits of allomothering will be most evident within mother non-resident households. We demonstrate that children receive care from a range of allomothers, even when mothers co-reside; and there are associations between care from different relatives. Receiving care from relatives of the same lineage tends to be positively associated while care from fathers is negatively associated with care from maternal relatives. Maternal residence is not associated with child growth. We find little support for our predictions, with few and inconsistent associations between allomothering and child growth. Our findings suggest that our measures of care, while more nuanced than previous proxies, do not fully capture the complexity of caregiving. Pathways between allomothering and child growth may be further elucidated through more comprehensive care indicators, which specifically measure maternal need for help, and whether allomothering is in addition to, or substitutive of, maternal care.
Parental Engagement, Adult Attachment, and Psychological Well-Being Among Post-Covid College Students
Authors: Collings Raymond D. , Eaton Leslie G.
Published: June 2024

The current study examines relations between the attachment security college students feel with their parents and peers, parent involvement, commitment to self-identity, mental health, and stress. Specifically, we tested the benefit of increased parental engagement on student well-being, over and above preexisting attachment avoidance and anxiety. A post-COVID-19 sample of 144 college students completed a battery of self-report measures. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that frequency of communication with parents and parental involvement contributed nothing when attachment avoidance with parents was controlled. This pattern did not change when 1st-generation students, students of color, and students with prior diagnoses of psychological or learning disorders were compared with their peers. Although these findings provide little support for interventions designed to increase parent engagement in college with most students, potential strategies for helping students who do not benefit from secure adult attachment with their parents are discussed.
Open Science interventions to improve reproducibility and replicability of research: a scoping review preprint
Authors: Dudda Leonie , Kormann Eva , Kozula Magdalena , DeVito Nicholas J , Klebel Thomas , Dewi Ayu Putu Madri , Spijker René , Stegeman Inge , Van den Eynden Veerle , Ross-Hellauer Tony , Leeflang Mariska
Published: June 2024

Various interventions – especially those related to open science – have been proposed to improve the reproducibility and replicability of scientific research. To assess whether and which interventions have been formally tested for their effectiveness in improving reproducibility and replicability, we conducted a scoping review of the literature on interventions to improve reproducibility. We systematically searched Medline, Embase, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Scopus and Eric, on August 18, 2023. Grey literature was requested from experts in the fields of reproducibility and open science. Any study empirically evaluating the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving the reproducibility or replicability of scientific methods and findings was included. An intervention could be any action taken by either individual researchers or scientific institutions (e.g., research institutes, publishers and funders). We summarized the retrieved evidence narratively and in an evidence gap map. Of the 104 distinct studies we included, 15 directly measured the effect of an intervention on reproducibility or replicability, while the other research questions addressed a proxy outcome that might be expected to increase reproducibility or replicability, such as data sharing, methods transparency or preregistration. Thirty research questions within included studies were non-comparative and 27 were comparative but cross-sectional, precluding any causal inference. Possible limitations of our review may be the search and selection strategy, which was done by a large team including researchers from different disciplines and different expertise levels. Despite studies investigating a range of interventions and addressing various outcomes, our findings indicate that in general the evidence-base for which various interventions to improve reproducibility of research remains remarkably limited in many respects.
Fracture Conductivity Prediction Based on Machine Learning in Shale – Support Vector Regression
Authors: Meyer Ella
Published: June 2024

Hydraulic fracturing extracts oil and gas from deep underground, with fracture conductivity being crucial for efficient production. Traditional lab techniques for measuring conductivity are costly and time-consuming. This paper explores using machine learning, specifically support vector regression, to predict fracture conductivity based on experimental data like Poisson’s ratio and proppant size. Optimizing these models can enhance hydraulic fracturing efficiency in shale formations.
The difficulty and importance of estimating the lower and upper bounds of infant speech exposure
Authors: Coffey Joseph , Räsänen Okko , Scaff Camila , Cristia Alejandrina
Published: June 2024

Estimates of infants’ language exposure are necessary for computational studies that attempt to model and learn from infant language experiences. However, there are no well-established input estimates usable for this purpose. This paper explores empirical data on infant language exposure across various cultural settings to derive plausible limits on the speech exposure infants might receive during their first years of life. First, we argue that several assumptions lack unanimous agreement and demonstrate that existing data are problematic in multiple ways. Integrating these uncertainties and published information, we find estimates that range from 1 to 3,300 hours per year. We end by discussing how such a large possible range may impact evaluation of the plausibility and benchmarking of computational models.
A remote adapted physical activity intervention for women with breast cancer and severe depressive or anxiety symptoms: series of N-of-1 trials with ecological momentary assessment
Authors: Caudroit johan , St-Amour Samuel , Lapointe Josyanne , Romain Ahmed Jerome , Comtois  , Bernard Paquito
Published: June 2024

Background: Women with breast cancer live with the burden of the disease, its treatment, and the psychosocial consequences of illness, often contributing to the experience of psychological distress. At this end, physical activity (PA) is an evidence-based strategy to decrease depressive and anxiety symptoms. However, no study has yet investigated how those psychological symptoms fluctuate and vary during a PA intervention at the individual level, especially for individuals with severe psychological distress. Thus, the aim of the present study was to examine the effects of a 12-week remote PA intervention on daily level of depressive and anxiety symptoms among women with breast cancer and severe depressive or anxiety symptoms. Method: A N-of-1 study followed an ABA’ design was conducted. Each A phase (2-week) represents pre- and post-intervention phase and B phase (12-week) represents the intervention phase. For the whole 16 weeks, participants received a daily prompt to report their depressive and anxiety levels. The intervention combined 2 to 3 (un)supervised remote PA sessions per week coupled with weekly text messages. Results: Sixteen participants completed the intervention. A significant decrease of depressive and anxiety symptoms was found for 9 and 7 participants, respectively. Different temporal patterns of depressive and anxiety were observed during and after the intervention. Interestingly, the impact of PA intervention was generally not immediate and gradual. Conclusion: This study supports the utility of remote PA intervention to improve depressive and anxiety symptoms in women with breast cancer and poor mental health.
Preprint of Metaanalysis of NC and WB in children
Authors: Barrable Alexia , Papadatou-Pastou Marietta , Friedman Samantha , Tam Kim-Pong
Published: June 2024

Nature connection (also referred to as nature connectedness, connectedness to nature connection to nature, or nature relatedness) describes a positive relationship between humans and the natural world, with various benefits for both nature and humans. The latter include a small but robust positive correlation of nature connection with various types of wellbeing and flourishing. However, this correlation has been investigated meta-analytically in adults only; no meta-analysis to-date has investigated the relationship between nature connection and wellbeing in children and adolescents. This is the aim of the present study. We undertook searches through four databases (Google Scholar, ERIC, PsycInfo and Scopus). The criteria were (i) the mean age of participants is below 18, with no restrictions on sex or ethnicity and that they were drawn from the general population; (ii) that there were at least one explicit, non-dichotomised measure for nature connection and one for wellbeing and (iii) that there were adequate data reported so that we could record or compute the correlation coefficient between the main variables. Our systematic review identified twelve studies (k = 12) that fulfilled the criteria and could be included in the meta-analysis. The total sample (n = 30,075) included children and adolescents aged four to 18. An overall moderate significant effect was found (r = .31, 95% CI = .22-.41) for the relationship between nature connection and wellbeing in children and adolescents, which is comparable but slightly higher than the effect found in previous meta-analyses focused on adults.
Exploring Categorical Colors
Authors: Röseler Lukas
Published: June 2024

Language often uses categorical values (e.g., red, pink) when science provides continuous values (e.g,. rgb[255,0,0], rgb[255,0,125]). I presented participants with colors across a red (rgb[255,0,0]), purple (rgb[255,0,255]), and blue (rgb[0,0,255]) spectrum and explored whether remembered colors were assimilated towards prototypical colors (red, pink, purple, blue). This was the case for different shades of pink but it is uncertain whether this was due to the categoryhypothesis being correct, computer screens being unable to present colors correctly, or other reasons. The study’s code and data are available online (https://osf.io/86zv9/).
The Neurobiology of Processing Art
Authors: Vartanian Oshin , Skov Martin , Nadal Marcos
Published: June 2024

Over the last two decades, neuroscientific research has considerably advanced our understanding of the neurobiological processes that underlie our interactions with artworks. Through a combination of behavioural and neuroimaging methods, experiments have identified sensory, perceptual, emotional and cognitive processes that make important contributions to our psychological experiences of art, in particular the emergence of aesthetic preferences. Here we conduct a selective review of this literature that will provide readers without a background in the neurosciences a first introduction into what we have learned so far. Our review is organised in three parts: First we describe research that has examined neurobiologicalprocesses involved in the sensation and perception of art. Next, we survey findings that cast light on the neural mechanisms underlying our emotional responses to art, including the contribution of the mesocorticolimbic reward circuitry to the computation of aesthetic liking. Third, we outline how cognitive processes associated with expectations, knowledge and expertise significantly influence our response to works of art. We conclude the chapter by discussing how the experience of art relies on an interdependence of sensation, emotion, and cognition, and how the major challenge of future neuroaesthetics research lies in improving our understanding of the complex interplay of these neural processes.
Addressing anti-Gypsyism with context-dependent psychological tools: Research review, meta-analysis and secondary analysis of prejudice against the Roma
Authors: Kende Anna
Published: June 2024

Anti-Gypsyism is a deeply entrenched form of ethnic bias in Europe, characterized by realistic conflict perceptions, social norms approving bias, unacknowledged historical victimization, and denial of cultural autonomy. Mainstream prejudice reduction interventions may have limited applicability to anti-Gypsyism, because prejudice is normative, hence people are not motivated to change their views; interventions focusing on increased liking, but not competence perception consolidate status differences; stereotypes are resistant to change because of the overlap with low SES stereotypes and assimilation of counter-stereotypical members. With the help of a meta-analysis with 169 effect sizes from 18 countries in 14 languages we showed that contact frequency was indeed only associated with affective (liking), but not cognitive and behavioural prejudice. However, we found the expected negative association between positive contact and prejudice. Eurobarometer data also showed the salience of counter-normative experiences, as friendships had a stronger impact in countries with higher overall means of anti-Gypsyism.
ज्योतिष शिक्षणमा प्रविधिको प्रयोग
Authors: निरौला नारायणप्रसाद
Published: June 2024

प्रस्तुत लेखमा प्रयुक्त शास्त्रीय प्रविधि सम्बन्धी विषयवस्तुको खोजमा पुस्तकालयीय विधिको प्रयोग गरिएको । जसमा अधिकतम प्राथमिक स्रोतको उपयोग गरिएको छ । ज्योतिष आकाशीय ग्रह स्थितिको अध्ययन अवलोकन गरी पृथ्वीवासीका निम्ति फलादेश गर्ने शास्त्र   हो । जुन प्रक्रियाद्वारा ज्ञान सरल, सहज र चाँडै प्राप्त सकिन्छ त्यो नै प्रविधि हो । ज्योतिष शिक्षणमा प्रविधिको प्रयोग प्रभावकारी हुन्छ । किनकि प्रविधिकोको प्रयोगले वर्षौ लाग्ने गणना प्रक्रियालाई क्षणभरमै सम्पादन  गर्न सकिन्छ र  गरिएका कार्यमा त्रुटि हुने सम्भावना पनि कम रहन्छ ।  अध्ययन, अध्यापन एवं अनुसन्धान विश्लेषण हरेक कार्यमा प्रविधिको उपयोग गर्न सकिन्छ । प्राच्य प्रविधिअन्तर्गत गोलादि यन्त्र, अध्ययन अध्यापनमा व्याख्या विवेचना विधि, सारिणी प्रयोग विधि पर्दछन् । आधुनिक प्रविधिमा वेधशाला एवं कम्प्युटर विधिलाई लिन सकिन्छ । कम्प्युटरको प्रयोगले क्षणभरमा हजारौ वर्षको गणना सहजै निकाल्न सकिन्छ । कम्प्युटरमा पनि एक्सल, पावरपइन्ट, श्रव्यदृश्य भिडियो, अडियो, फोटोचित्र विधि विशेष प्रभावकारी  छन् । यसैगरी ज्योतिषीय विषयवस्तुको विश्लेषणमा सफ्टवेय विधि उत्तम रहन्छ । सफ्ट्वेयर निर्माण गर्ने पाइथनको प्रयोग आजको समयमा उत्तम रहन्छ । वर्तमानमा कलात्मक बौद्धिकता (एआइ)को उपयोग इन्टरनेटमका मध्यमबाट गर्न सकिन्छ । 
[Astrology is the study of the position of the planets in the sky and giving advice to the livings in the earth. The process by which knowledge can be obtained simply, easily and quickly is technology. The use of technology in teaching astrology is effective. With the use of kinetic technology, the calculation process that takes years can be edited in a moment and there is less chance of errors in the work done. Technology can be used in every work, study, teaching and research analysis. Among the oriental techniques, there are the Goladi Yantra, the method of explanation and analysis in teaching and learning, and the method of using tables. In modern technology, observatory and computer methods can be taken. With the use of computers, calculations of thousands of years can be done easily in a moment. Excel, Power Point, audio-visual video, audio, and photo methods are particularly effective on the computer. Similarly, the software method is the best in the analysis of astrological topics. The use of Python to build software remains the best in today's times. At present, artificial intelligence (AI) can be used through the medium of the Internet.]
Newspaper Editorial: Genre of Rhetorical Artifact
Authors: Sharma Bal Krishna
Published: June 2024

Newspaper editorials are considered one of the most underrated and mundane texts. While thousands of newspapers publish editorials exerting worldwide influence, it is unfortunate that they have received least scholarly attention and study. What is, therefore, baffling is that newspaper editorials are generally regarded as taken-for-granted texts and not regarded as worthy of scholarly discussion and study. Equally despairing is the approach of common readers who treat editorial texts with an all-out indifference.Against this  scenario, it is vitally important to understand how editorials operate to disseminate their contents. Although newspapers have been studied from different perspectives over the centuries, there still exists a big gap in the existing literature about the study of editorial discourse from rhetorical perspectives. While addressing this gap, the paper also aims at enhancing readers' critical understanding of editorial texts and their rhetorical import.To examine this issue, the present article discusses emerging debates among communication scholars about the rhetorical functions and physical components of newspaper editorial texts.After surveying features that constitute a typical editorial text, this paper explores the approaches and paradigms that define editorials as genre of rhetorical artifacts.
Scoping two-way benefit of e-learning: Prospects of earning and learning in Nepal
Authors: Ojha Sateesh Kumar
Published: June 2024

The subject discussed in this article is how people are being facilitated and better facilitated by an appropriate learning environment with the help of ICT. The issue is whether recent eLearning developments are beneficial in creating and adding value to a large group. The answer is with the help of the insight of the first learning mode, which began as distance mode along with some technologies. Present e-learning is the final requirement, and much more is needed. Making ICT accessible and practicable to people dispersing in different fields and areas can be exciting, so this study is forward. Can the unnecessarily used time, effort, and other physical resources in the name of receiving education and training be reduced and transferred to the relevant and meaningful directions of the learner’s life? This article analyzes the possibility of addressing them as those interested in learning from far-distant places. The study uses the literature on e-learning and secondary data. The finding pertains to the possibility of occupational learning to the masses of young adults aged 15 to 45 in agriculture and operating skills to be delivered. It implies designing a suitable learning environment by applying a humanistic approach. The limitation is focusing on occupational education to mass at their place and pace.
Assessing service delivery, user satisfaction, and local governance dynamics: A comprehensive study in Kirtipur Municipality
Authors: Rajbanshi Sukdev
Published: June 2024

The 2017 local and provincial elections in Nepal marked a pivotal moment, instilling renewed optimism and positivity among the populace. The establishment of seven provinces, 293 municipalities and 460 rural municipalities, was orchestrated to decentralize governance, eliciting expectations for improved efficacy in local service delivery. This study, conducted through field research and utilizing the People Report Card (PRC) methodology in the Kirtipur municipality, investigates the dynamics of service delivery, user satisfaction, and perceptions of local governance. The research results reveal a moderate public perception of local governance, underscoring particular domains that necessitate enhancement to elevate overall satisfaction levels and instill greater confidence among the populace. Authorities are urged to address service- related challenges through targeted interventions, promoting transparency and responsiveness in governance to improve the welfare of the Kirtipur Municipality.
Leveraging artificial intelligence for enhanced cybersecurity: insights and innovations
Authors: Thapaliya Suman , Bokani Ayub
Published: June 2024

In the digital age, cyber threats have become increasingly sophisticated, necessitating innovative approaches to bolster security measures. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a formidable tool in the realm of cyber security, offering advanced capabilities in threat detection, anomaly detection, and response automation. This article provides an overview of AI applications in cyber security, highlighting its role in mitigating risks and fortifying defense mechanisms. AI techniques such as machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing empower security systems to analyze vast amounts of data in real-time, identifying patterns indicative of malicious activities. Through the utilization of AI-driven algorithms, cyber security platforms can proactively detect and neutralize cyber threats before they inflict substantial damage. Moreover, AI enables the automation of incident response processes, reducing response times and minimizing the impact of security breaches. Case studies from leading cyber security firms from the integral part of the studies and demonstrate the practical implementation of AI-driven solutions in safeguarding critical infrastructures against cyber threats. Resilience towards cyber-attacks and safeguarding sensitive data assets through leveraging AI technologies has been focused in the study.
Discourse analysis of educational slogans: Shaping desires, aspirations, and social norms
Authors: Dabadi Sunita
Published: June 2024

This study examines the transformative power of Language in educational marketing, with a particular focus on discourse in Nepalese secondary schools. Based on a critical discourse analysis, the research examines linguistic strategies for shaping the user’s desires, aspirations, and social norms. The study includes pragmatics, morphology and semantics, and discourse analysis. Four randomly selected schools in Kathmandu form the sample. The findings show that the slogans use language strategically to address institutional values and promote academic excellence, leadership development, and social and environmental responsibility. Linguistic analysis reveals the coherence of expressions, correspondence with discourse practices, implications, ideals, and preconceptions.
Атрибуты еврейского существования у Менделе Мойхер Сфорима (Фишка Хромой)
Authors: Czerwiński Piotr
Published: June 2024

Работа посвящена анализу произведения одного из основоположников новой еврейской литературы (1835-1917), в котором изображаемые персонажи, и повествователь в первом числе, выступая как представители не утраченного в начале ХХ века уклада традиционной культуры, обычаев, поведения, речи, привычек, показаны в свойственном для них окружении и в ситуациях типичного проявления. Писатель последовательно и очень точно изображает этот мир в его характерных и неповторимых особенностях. Предметом анализа были именно эти черты. Для этого выбирались фрагменты, представляющие самые разные стороны еврейского существования, подразделяясь в дальнейшем на группы, в составе которых параметры каких-либо положений и признаков определялись далее с точки зрения их семантики, получая свое формализованное описание как атрибуты. Было выделено то, что касается общего (не исключительно еврейского), особенного (типично еврейского) и субъективного (определяющего данного человека). Обращаясь далее к тому, что особенное, удалось получить проекции, в сопровождающей их атрибутике, обобщенного целого (евреи, еврейский народ), социального группового (местечко, община), отдельно типичного и индивидуально-личного проявления, с дальнейшим подразделением. 22 параметра общим числом, распределяемых по уровням. Иллюстрируется все это примерами и описывается в своих положениях как конструкции концептуального свойства, представляющие особенности знания носителей данной ментальной культуры.
Feminizm i nowy feminizm w kulturze starożytnego Izraela? Księga Judyty
Authors: Kwaśniak-Gawłowska Aneta
Published: June 2024

Celem artykułu Feminizm i nowy femasinizm w kulturze starożytnego Izraela? Księga Judyty jest ukazanie istotnej roli kobiety zarówno w społeczeństwie starożytnego Izraela, jak i tekście biblijnym – Księdze Judyty. Znaczenie kobiety w życiu społeczno-ekonomicznym oraz religijnym dostrzega badaczka feministyczna, Carol Meyers, oraz teolog katolicki, Waldemar Chrostowski. Świadczy to o istnieniu pewnych punktów łączących oba dyskursy. Poszukując rysów feministycznych w codzienności starożytnego Izraela oraz Biblii, należy jednak pamiętać o nieadekwatności użycia do opisu życia ówczesnych kobiet terminologii współczesnego feminizmu. Niemniej jednak można zastanowić się, czy sama definicja „feminizmu”, gdyby była ona w starożytności znana, miałaby w ogóle rację bytu. Posługując się definicją feminizmu jako ruchu społecznego, opracowanego przez Kazimierza Ślęczkę, autorka dochodzi do wniosku, że dyskryminacja i wykluczenie kobiet nie miały ówcześnie miejsca. Jednocześnie zauważa, że bohaterka Księgi Judyty wpisuje się, mówiąc językiem współczesnym, w założenia postulowanego przez Jana Pawła II nowego feminizmu.
„Wiorsty” — Karsawin — Steinberg: Dyskusja o kwestii żydowskiej [1928] (wprowadzenie i przekład Marian Kisiel)
Authors: Kisiel Marian , Karsawin Lew , Steinberg Aaron
Published: June 2024

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Langue, texte, corps. La représentation de l’exil dans Comment peut-on être français ? de Chahdortt Djavann
Authors: Zdrada-Cok Magdalena
Published: June 2024

Published in 2006, Comment peut-on être français ? by Chahdortt Djavann, a partly epistolary novel, evokes the figure of Montesquieu’s Roxane. This article proposes an analysis of the representation of exile inscribed in three symbolic spaces: that of language, that of the female body and that of text. It is around these three concepts that this work is organized to study the alienation of the female subject in a Franco-Iranian intercultural position.