bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Body Image and Social Media: A Qualitative Investigation of the Influence of Instagram on Young Women's Self-Perception and Body Satisfaction
Authors: Sattarpanahi Elham , kiani Leila , Hesami Shabnam , Salehi Nasrin , Kavousighafi Mohammad
Published: May 2024

Objective: This study aimed to qualitatively investigate the influence of Instagram on young women's self-perception and body satisfaction, exploring the complex dynamics between social media interactions and their impacts on body image and self-esteem. Methods and Materials: Utilizing a qualitative research design, this study conducted semi-structured interviews with 27 young women aged 18 to 29, who were regular Instagram users. The interviews focused on participants' Instagram usage patterns, their exposure to body image-related content, and the effects of these interactions on their self-perception and body satisfaction. Thematic analysis was employed to identify and analyze patterns within the data, with theoretical saturation guiding the depth and comprehensiveness of the investigation. Findings: The analysis revealed seven main themes: Impact of Instagram on Self-Perception, Influence of Visual Content, Social Comparison Dynamics, Psychological Outcomes, Navigating Online Spaces, Regulation and Policy, and Technological Influences. These themes encompassed various categories and concepts, such as self-esteem fluctuations, identity shaping, body image concerns, exposure to beauty standards, content consumption patterns, upward vs. downward comparison, emotional and cognitive responses, behavioral changes, strategies for digital literacy, and the need for platform accountability. Conclusion: The study concludes that Instagram significantly influences young women's self-perception and body satisfaction, with social comparison dynamics, exposure to idealized beauty standards, and the nature of content consumption playing pivotal roles. While Instagram offers opportunities for positive engagement and support, it also poses challenges to body image and self-esteem. Addressing these impacts requires a multifaceted approach, including enhanced digital literacy, critical engagement with social media content, and proactive measures by social media platforms to foster a healthier online environment.
Improved Energy Valley Optimizer with Levy Flight for Optimization Problems
Authors: Nabila H Shikoun , Islam S Fathi
Published: May 2024

Energy Valley Optimizer (EVO) is one of the recent metaheuristic algorithms. It draws inspiration from advanced principles in physics related to particle stability and decay modes. This paper presents a new Energy Valley Optimizer (EVO) and levy flights that are hybrid to improve the EVO in solving optimization problems. Levy flight is one of the most important randomization techniques. Fifteen mathematical test functions (five unimodal functions, four multimodal functions, and six composite functions) are solved with the proposed algorithm. We also compare our results with previous results of metaheuristic algorithms. The statistical results show that the results of the Levy Energy Valley Optimizer (LEVO) outperform other algorithms in almost all mathematical test functions.
The use of FIKR (Facet, Insight, Knowledge, and Resilience) Personality as an Effective Assessment Tool to Select the Best Leadership in an Organization
Authors: Chee Kong Yap , Chee Seng Leow , Wing Sum Vincent Leong
Published: May 2024

This study presents a new assessment tool, FIKR (Facet, Insight, Knowledge, and Resilience) Personality Traits (PTs) for organisational talent development and leadership. The FIKR assessment tool offers a thorough framework for developing talent and leadership, covering facets, insights, knowledge, and resilience. By using these elements, individuals can enhance their ability to successfully and strategically guide and influence others. Gaining self-awareness of one’s strengths and shortcomings, harmonising personal values with objectives for developing talents, obtaining the requisite information and abilities, and cultivating resilience not only promotes personal progress but also cultivates the potential of people within the organisation. By embracing the interaction of these FIKR characteristics, one may adopt a comprehensive and influential approach to talent development and leadership.
Conceptual clarification and practical application on commercial law concepts
Authors: Li Lei
Published: May 2024

The concept of commercial law is inseparable from the thinking of commercial law, and the concept of commercial law is the core spirit of the operation of commercial law thinking. Its contents include profit-making thinking, businessmen's autonomy, prioritizing efficiency and guaranteeing safety. Compared with civil law norms, commercial law concept has a comparative advantage for the application of rules of commercial practice, in terms of company law, the establishment of the company and the goodwill of the company is not effectively protected in the traditional civil law. The teaching practice of business law concepts is currently structurally deficient and needs to be optimized in the design of future teaching reforms. At the practical level, the overall work of optimizing the business environment cannot be separated from the support of the rule of law, and the value guidance of the concept of business law is even more indispensable.
Research and practice of personalized fitness plans based on Hmove platform
Authors: Yao Tiaoning
Published: May 2024

On June 20, 1995, the State Council promulgated the "Outline of the National Fitness Plan". Its promulgation is a major decision for the country to develop social undertakings. It is a national leadership and national participation, with purpose, tasks and measures. The fitness plan is a feat of "contributing to the present and benefiting the future". It is a social system project supporting the goal of realizing socialist modernization. Based on this goal and based on the needs of the majority of citizens in the current economic and social economy, my team and I proposed to develop the Hmove fitness and entertainment platform. This study aims to explore the effectiveness and practicality of personalized fitness plans based on the Hmove platform. The Hmove platform, as an innovative fitness platform, integrates advanced data analysis and user feedback mechanisms to provide powerful technical support for the formulation of personalized fitness plans. The research collects users' basic information, fitness goals and preferences, and uses data mining and machine learning technology to customize fitness plans for users. During the experiment, we used questionnaires to interview users who frequently use fitness APPs, continuously tracked their fitness progress and collected feedback. The results showed that participants' physical fitness and health status were significantly improved under the guidance of personalized fitness plans. At the same time, most participants were highly satisfied with the fitness program and felt that the program met their needs and expectations. However, the study also found that some users encountered some challenges in the execution of the plan, such as difficulties in time management and insufficient flexibility in plan adjustment. These questions remind us that we need to take more into consideration the actual situation and dynamic needs of users in the formulation of future personalized fitness plans. Looking to the future, we recommend in-depth research on how to combine real-time feedback and data from users to further optimize the personalized fitness plan algorithm and improve the adaptability and flexibility of the plan, thereby improving user experience and fitness effects.
Exploring the Formal Beauty of Tang Dynasty Baoxiang Flower Patterns
Authors: Zhou Naiyan
Published: May 2024

As one of the most nationalistic plant and flower patterns in Chinese botanical patterns, the Baoxiang pattern is also a classic work of fusion between foreign and local cultures, reflecting the unique cultural phenomenon of the Tang Dynasty. This paper studies the characteristics of its pattern decoration in various periods of the Tang Dynasty and analyzes the formal beauty of it, so as to help the ancient to be used in the present.
The Current Situation and Countermeasures of the Protection of Traditional Sports of Ethnic Minorities in Chengde City
Authors: Zhang Feifei
Published: May 2024

As a cultural asset and an emerging and important sports tourism resource, the traditional sports of ethnic minorities have attracted the attention of many scholars, especially the protection and development of traditional sports of ethnic minorities. Questions are also constantly raised. To this end, this article takes the current situation of the protection of ethnic minority traditional sports in Chengde City as an example to conduct an in-depth analysis, and proposes corresponding protection countermeasures for the existing problems in the protection of ethnic minority traditional sports.
Research on the Innovation of Student Management in Colleges and Universities based on Big Data
Authors: Shi Leiting
Published: May 2024

Colleges and universities are important bases for cultivating excellent talents, and how to utilize scientific management to comprehensively improve the learning ability, cognitive ability and humanistic literacy of college students is an important issue facing colleges and universities at present. Especially in the big data environment, the thoughts and values of college students are easily swayed by multiculturalism, which poses a serious challenge to management. For this reason, it is necessary to actively explore countermeasures to solve the problem in order to better promote the reform and development of school management, to ensure the quality of school management, and to promote the development of correct values among students. This paper analyzes the problems faced by student management in colleges and universities under the big data environment, and puts forward corresponding countermeasures to these problems.
Optimal Registration Price and Expected Revenue Study of C2C Second-Hand Trading Platforms
Authors: Gu Xueying , Zeng Dejun
Published: May 2024

This paper establishes a dynamic pricing model for C2C second-hand trading platforms under the influence of the utility of second-hand goods, analyzes and solves the model, and obtains the optimal registration price and optimal expected revenue of the second-hand platform. The research results show that in an oligopoly market, the optimal expected revenue of C2C second-hand platforms first decreases with the increase of the utility of goods. After the utility of goods increases to a certain value, the expected revenue of the second-hand platform increases with the increase of the utility of goods, and regardless of the utility of goods, the optimal expected revenue of the platform is always greater than zero. In addition, the size of the utility of goods has different impacts on the optimal seller registration fee and the optimal buyer registration fee. Therefore, this paper proposes suggestions such as adding distance ranking function and setting different transaction subsidies for different utility of goods to continuously improve the utility of second-hand goods traded on the platform.
Corpus-based Critical Discourse Analysis of China’s National Image in Green Development: A Case Study of the White Paper China’s Green Development in the New Era
Authors: Luo Wenxin
Published: May 2024

Under Martin’s Appraisal Theory, China’s national image in the white paper China’s Green Development in the New Era is studied, based on self-built corpus. The text is studied in terms of the distribution of attitudinal resources. According to the results, a positive national image is circulated in the white paper. Compared to the Chinese version, the English version focuses on external publicity functions, contributing greatly to China’s international status, while the Chinese version concentrates on spreading the country’s policies. Both versions have achieved the expected target for the communication of national image.
IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS ON RESOURCE EFFICIENCY AND MANAGEMENT IN URBAN DEVELOPMENTS
Authors:   Graduate Researcher, Master of Science in Management Information Systems, College of Business, Lamar University, Texas, US, Hossain Md Arif , Mazumder Md Samiul Alam ,   Monroe College, King Graduate School, New Rochelle, New York, USA, Bari Md Hasanujamman ,   Graduate Researcher, Management Information Systems, Lamar University, Texas, USA, Mahi Rafsan ,   Graduate Researcher, College of Business, Lamar University, Texas, US
Published: May 2024

Urban centers face the mounting challenge of balancing resource demands with sustainable practices in the face of population growth and environmental concerns. Machine learning (ML) has emerged as a transformative technology with the potential to optimize resource efficiency and management within urban environments. This article investigates the multifaceted impact of ML algorithms on enhancing resource management and the associated challenges and considerations. It delves into successful ML applications in vital urban sectors, including smart grids, water conservation, and intelligent transportation systems. Through the analysis of case studies, the article quantifies improvements in resource efficiency and highlights the contributions of ML to data-driven decision-making. Crucially, it emphasizes the need for a holistic approach, addressing computational costs, data bias, privacy concerns, and ethical considerations to ensure the responsible and equitable deployment of ML. The article concludes by underscoring the ongoing evolution of ML and its pivotal role in shaping sustainable and resilient urban futures.
INTEGRATING ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT (ERM): STRATEGIES, CHALLENGES, AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
Authors:   PhD Candidate, School of Computer and Information Sciences, University of the Cumberlands,, Alam Md Rasel Ul , Shohel Asif ,   Graduate Student, Master of Science in Information Technology Management, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, USA, Alam Mahmudul ,   PhD Candidate, School of Computer and Information Sciences, University of the Cumberlands, Kentucky, USA;
Published: May 2024

Implementing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is pivotal for organizations striving to navigate and excel within increasingly complex and volatile business environments. This paper explores the core principles of ERM and underscores its crucial role in achieving organizational objectives by enhancing decision-making, risk awareness, and resilience. It highlights the benefits and challenges of ERM implementation, with a strong emphasis on the empowering role of leadership in this process. It also emphasizes the necessity for strategic resource allocation, and effective integration into organizational processes. Additionally, the paper examines key factors that contribute to the success of an ERM program, such as adaptability and continuous improvement. Through real-world case studies, the paper illustrates how successful ERM implementation can significantly benefit organizations, demonstrating quantifiable improvements in operational performance and strategic outcomes. These discussions aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the importance of ERM in modern business practices, advocating for its widespread adoption and continuous evolution to meet emerging business challenges.
REVOLUTIONISING FINANCIAL DATA MANAGEMENT: THE CONVERGENCE OF CLOUD SECURITY AND STRATEGIC ACCOUNTING IN BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY
Authors:   Master of Computer and Information Science, Southern Arkansas University, Arkansas, USA, Zihad Hasan Joy Md Mahfuzur Rahman
Published: May 2024

The acceleration of digital transformation in financial management necessitates an examination of the interplay between cloud security and strategic accounting, especially concerning business sustainability. This study conducts a qualitative analysis, employing semi-structured interviews and case studies, to explore the integration of cloud security measures with strategic accounting practices. The findings reveal a significant shift in organisational strategies, where cloud security is no longer seen merely as a defence mechanism but as a crucial enabler of sustainable business practices. Enhanced transparency and accountability stemming from secure cloud platforms are key to building stakeholder trust and meeting compliance. Despite persistent concerns over cyber threats, a growing trend towards adopting comprehensive cloud security strategies underpin strategic accounting efforts, highlighting a proactive stance in addressing potential risks. This study contributes to the literature by offering a nuanced understanding of how cloud security and strategic accounting coalesce to support sustainability, illustrating this integration's complexities and strategic imperatives.
ADVANCING DATA SECURITY IN GLOBAL BANKING: INNOVATIVE BIG DATA MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
Authors:   Graduate Researcher, Management Information System, College of Business, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, US, Md Abdul Ahad Maraj Mahmudul Hasan, Md Mostafizur Rahman, Md Shakawat Hossain
Published: May 2024

In the context of the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the banking sector faces unprecedented challenges in data security due to the massive volumes of sensitive information they manage. This paper examines the implementation and efficacy of innovative big data management techniques within global banking institutions to enhance data security. It discusses the integration of predictive analytics, the impact of regulatory changes, and the adoption of emerging technologies like blockchain and advanced encryption, which collectively redefine data security strategies. The study utilises a qualitative case study approach focusing on three central banks—JPMorgan Chase & Co., HSBC Holdings plc, and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China—highlighting how each bank utilises big data techniques to address specific security challenges, comply with regulations, and enhance customer trust. The findings underscore the crucial role of innovative data management strategies in mitigating risks and safeguarding data against cyber threats, suggesting that these technologies fulfil security needs and offer competitive advantages in customer trust and regulatory compliance. The paper concludes with strategic recommendations for banks to enhance their data security measures and suggests directions for future research in data security within the banking industry.
THE INTEGRATION OF SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AND PRINCIPLES IN INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Authors:   PhD Candidate, University Malaysia Terengganu, Facaulty Of Business Economics And Social Develoment, Muhammad Tipu Sultan Authors Md. Nazmul Haque, Rafsan Mahi
Published: May 2024

This study delves into integrating sustainability practices within industrial operations, uncovering this endeavor's pivotal motivations, strategies, challenges, and critical success factors. Through qualitative case studies across varied sectors, the research reveals a complex interplay of intrinsic motivations—including environmental stewardship, economic incentives, and stakeholder pressures—that drive companies towards adopting sustainable practices. Operationalizing sustainability emerges as a multifaceted effort, with companies employing diverse strategies that range from incremental improvements to radical transformations aligned with circular economy principles. However, persistent barriers such as entrenched operational practices, financial considerations, and supply chain complexities underscore the significant challenges. The key to overcoming these obstacles is the unwavering commitment of leadership and fostering cross-functional collaboration, highlighting the essential role of strategic vision and organizational alignment in successful sustainability integration. This investigation enhances our understanding of sustainability in industrial contexts and sets the stage for further exploration into effective integration strategies, offering valuable insights for academics, practitioners, and policymakers alike.
Implicación del teletrabajo en Ecuador
Authors: Pintado Lazo Henry Fabián , López Moya Daniela Fernanda
Published: May 2024

The pandemic caused by Covid-19 drastically accelerated the digitalization in personal life, as well as the social and work life of people, among these transformations, teleworking was promoted to the point that it was integrated into the laws as part of the social reactivation and economic of some states in which Ecuador is included, alleviating the serious economic crisis with the corresponding social impact that affects worldwide. Therefore, the objective of the research is to determine the implication of teleworking and its impact on labor rights related to working hours, rest, remuneration, risk prevention and reversibility, for which a qualitative methodological approach will be used and the scientific research methods will be bibliographic review, the historical - logical and the analytical - synthetic. From this study, little attention has been found on the part of the authorities in the regulation of teleworking and a growing tendency to choose said work model by people. In addition, the laws that regulate it allow only the employer to offer the option of teleworking. Therefore, it is understandable that society, especially those who are directly affected, expect improvements in the laws related to the subject.
Las islas de plástico su vinculación ambiental en el Ecuador
Authors: Conopoima Moreno Yeriny del Carmen
Published: May 2024

Garbage is a serious problem for the environmental balance, and within that line is marine litter, creating a lot of concern, the fact that it is mainly made up of plastic waste in the face of the damage caused to man, fauna, marine ecosystems, and the economy of those who depend on seafood. When accumulated, this waste gives rise to the so-called plastic islands, which arise from the accumulation of tons of waste of various dimensions of that material, being present in the world's seas and oceans, generating high levels of pollution and affecting fish, birds and other marine species that are involved in the possibility of dying, when entangled with plastics or consuming them. Unfortunately, this environmental phenomenon has encompassed the Galapagos Islands, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978. From the above, it follows as a research objective, to describe plastic islands and their environmental linkage in Ecuador, for this the author was supported in a documentary research that concluded the need to sensitize people and raise awareness among companies and institutions to address this environmental problem.
Sustentabilidad, nueva normalidad y educación presencial: retos para la formación profesional de los docentes
Authors: Alvarado Vázquez José Rosendo , Luna Nemecio Josemanuel
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this article was to carry out a documentary analysis based on bibliographical research on the sustainable impact and the transformations that teacher training must have in the face of a possible return to face-to-face courses, as a new post-pandemic normality is reached. . The methodology was based on a qualitative documentary analysis. The results achieved made it possible to determine that there are a need for teachers to implement various techniques that enable them to generate learning in its different modalities. In conclusion, the research allowed even when teacher educators are offered a training program, they continue to reproduce programmatic content of what the student should learn, in their own opinion, and also present resistance to receiving courses in other formats.
La didáctica y la enseñanza del turismo en el entorno virtual
Authors: Vega Hernández Orisvel , Cáceres Santacruz Nataly , Cadena Echeverría Gonzalo
Published: May 2024

This study addresses the concept of didactics and its intervention in the teaching of Tourism in the virtual environment. At the same time, certain contents related to the relevance, importance and objectives of said discipline are developed that guide the teaching and learning processes. The general characteristics of didactics are also addressed, emphasizing its purpose, contexts of application and systematization, articulated with the thematic axes and epistemological horizons that offer solidity to the teaching of tourism. In this way, the way in which didactics can contribute to the understanding and solution of the main problems identified in the analysis of trends and tensions that make up the basic core of teaching tourism as a profession is explained. All this aimed at the coherent articulation of tourism theory and practice, its importance in the quality of the teacher's micro-curricular planning as a basis for the development of the class. For this, it will be necessary to delve into defining issues of didactics in its pedagogical sense, related to the construction of knowledge and the encouragement of students to develop it. The study is based on the bibliographic review of different authors and the analysis of the experience of the pedagogical practices of the authors, which allowed the development of theoretical and practical research on the subject.
Innovación educativa con TIC para el pensamiento crítico en los estudiantes
Authors: Calsin Ramos Patricia Yolanda
Published: May 2024

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are an indispensable means for education; hence the management of contemporary learning assumes the technological component as an essential factor. In this sense, this article has the objective of analyzing the relationship between ICT and the critical thinking of students, for which a documentary analysis of scientific inquiry was carried out using the analytical-synthetic method and the inductive-deductive method. The results show that ICTs influence the development of critical thinking in students if it is organized as a training and didactic strategy that allows reflection and decision-making by the student in the teaching-learning process, hence it is concluded with the need for ICT management more contextualized to the training objectives and the skills to be developed in the classroom. This means awakening creativity in the pedagogical task, to transcend traditional aspects and incorporate new content and forms to an innovative and critical pedagogy, this materializes in an educational innovation in and from ICT that is achieved by sharing and building roles between students and teachers.
Challenges and advances in inclusive education in Colombia: a comparative analysis
Authors: Cely Betancourt Blanca Lucía , Abreus González Adrian
Published: May 2024

The article presents a comparative analysis of the progress and challenges of inclusive education in Colombia in relation to Spain and France, two nations that have stood out for their progress in this field. For the analysis, international agreements and policies were consulted and several categories were taken into account to illustrate the level of progress Colombia has achieved in inclusive education. These categories include the conceptual approach, curriculum design, those responsible and beneficiaries, teacher training, educational levels, institutions involved in the process, and legislation. As a result, the authors found that legislation on inclusive education in Colombia is very similar to the policies used in Spain and France. These policies impose new challenges to strengthen inclusion in schools and educational institutions. However, there is still a lack of actions aimed at fostering inclusion, such as budgetary investment for teacher training, improvement of infrastructure in educational institutions to provide inclusion, and a change in the conception of inclusion as such.
Estrategias interactivas de comprensión lectora para el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico
Authors: Livia Garamendi Rosa
Published: May 2024

The objective of this research is to identify and reflect on how interactive reading comprehension strategies influence students' critical thinking. Documentary research was carried out and the analysis-synthesis method was used. The results confirmed the need to achieve strategies that allow students to understand written texts, however, for this to happen, the strategies applied by the teacher in the classroom must allow them to develop skills to interpret, analyse, organize, and systematize a great variety of ideas, which will have an impact on the development of critical thinking. In this way, it is concluded that reading comprehension strategies to affect the development of critical thinking must have an interactivity component and this is achieved with an integrated formative feedback that allows the student to participate in a leading way in their learning; For this, the teacher must be able to deploy pedagogical, disciplinary, and technological skills, finally evidencing the relevance of ICT in this entire process.
La orientación familiar para el tratamiento al maltrato infantil en niños de educación inicial
Authors: Padilla Suárez Sheila Alejandra , Rojas Valladares Adalia Lisett
Published: May 2024

Child abuse has been a topic of great interest to several researchers, since its repercussions for the life of the abused infant are not only seen in their childhood stage, but their effects are present throughout their life. In the Ecuadorian sphere, it is a problem that requires attention, according to data from the Social Observatory in Ecuador, 33% of girls have been beaten by their parents and 4 out of 10 suffer some type of extreme abuse. In this article the results are presented, as part of the integration of the research and bonding processes, in the Initial Education career from the psychopedagogical intervention with the family. A proposal for family guidance is presented for the care of child abuse, where the results indicate that it is possible to implement actions to establish a relationship of help to the family that affects their modes of action with children.
Algunas reflexiones sobre la formación del docente y el ejercicio de su práctica
Authors: Gómez Fernández Cristian Adriel , Cáceres Mesa Maritza Librada , Pineda Cortez Patricia
Published: May 2024

This article is derived from an investigation focused on the practice of teachers of a Technical High School located in the capital of the state of Hidalgo analyzed from the perspective of graduate students. The introduction mentions aspects of the context in which the research was carried out, as well as some statistical data on the educational reality in Mexico. The development is made up of four sections, the first focused on teacher training in which a study of the training concept and the different training models is carried out, the second section is focused on the motivation to dedicate oneself to teaching, in this are presented various investigations that explain what leads people to dedicate themselves to teaching, the third section is linked to teaching practice and in it an analysis of the aspects that this practice includes is carried out. In the last section entitled "Student Perspective" emphasis is placed on the importance of recovering the opinion of the students as the main witnesses of the teaching practice as they are the main subjects of the teaching-learning process.
Ritmo y equilibrio aspectos básicos para el desarrollo de las habilidades motoras gruesas en niños de 5 años
Authors: Macías Merizalde Azucena Monserrate , García Álvarez Ignacio , Bernal Cerza Raisa Emilia
Published: May 2024

This research originates as a product of the integration of three subjects Psychomotricity, Stimulation and Curricular Design, whose purpose is to improve motor skills in 5-year-old children, starting from this principle and to strengthen the paradigm on the relationship that exists between rhythm , balance and gross motor skills, a bibliographic review is made in the first instance, which subsequently leads to the development of activities to increase mature motor patterns, which strengthen the acquisition of more complex skills in relation to muscle control, body coordination , locomotion and balance using rhythm as a strategy, for this it is necessary to know the degree of body awareness, postural control, balance, conformation and location of the body that children have. From this perspective, an activity plan for gross motor development was drawn up based on what was established by the LOEI, where rhythm and balance are the channel for strengthening in this area, to meet the objective requested support to the Cordão de Ouro group, who provided the children with the required ages to carry out the investigative work. During the execution of the proposed activities, it was found that rhythm offers advantages that improve balance and at the same time favor the concept and body image, the expression of their emotions, creativity, and the development of their motor skills. In short, rhythm and balance are a regulating valve that leads to the comprehensive training of children.
Propuesta de un parque temático de las energías renovables en Cienfuegos, Cuba
Authors: Rodríguez Muñoz Raúl , Formoso Mieres Alleyne Antonio , Ramírez Cutiño Conrado Manuel , Llody García Yovany
Published: May 2024

Environmental education must adjust to socioeconomic changes, it remains a necessity to maintain environmental balance and the necessary resilience to climate change. The community located in the Pastorita Popular Council of Cienfuegos, Cuba is linked to the educational sector through a basic secondary school, three primary schools and the University of Cienfuegos. It is a context in which educational institutions can influence the proper management of natural resources water, sea, land, air and sun through proposals for environmental education for renewable energy sources, with support in the diffusion models of renewable energy technologies. That is why the objective of this work is to propose an initial theoretical framework for a theme park project, which allows the dissemination of technologies for the use of renewable energy sources towards community practice. It concludes by reaffirming that it is an urgent need to maintain resources and the environment, which includes all members of urban communities, since environmental problems imply more global solutions.
Educación para el cambio climático
Authors: Guamán Gómez Verónica Jacqueline , Espinoza Freire Eudaldo Enrique
Published: May 2024

This essay aims to analyze the importance of education for climate change, in order to help improve the world situation and preserve the planet so that future generations have a safe and clean place to live. Consequently, a descriptive study of bibliographic review was carried out, systematized through scientific research methods: documentary analysis, hermeneutics and content analysis. Among the main findings are: the recognition of climate change as a phenomenon of the transformation of the state of the climate identifiable in the variations of the mean value of temperature and/or in the variability of the properties of the climate during long periods of time, generally decades or longer periods; the main cause of climate change is given by the irresponsible and predatory action of human beings. Among the main effects are the increase in temperatures, desertification, increase in meteorological phenomena, the extinction of species of fauna and flora. At a global level, measures have been taken to combat the causes and mitigate the effects of climate change, but the best measure is to educate the population and in particular the new generations.
Family-level interventions for retarded children: A multivariate approach to issues and strategies
Authors: Berger Michael , Foster Martha A.
Published: May 2024

This paper considers issues and strategies of household-level interventions for families of retarded children. A perspective regarding retardation and a statement of the relevant levels of analysis is set forth in the introduction. Section I considers the specific issues facing families with retarded children. The second section has two parts: 1) a review of the literature concerning interventions aimed at families with retarded children, and 2) suggestions for future research and intervention efforts.
A check on the second-order factor structure of the high school personality questionnaire
Authors: Klein Thomas W.
Published: May 2024

A second order factor analysis of the HSPQ, using the promax method followed by blind had rotation to simple structure, was conducted. The results obtained for both males and females replicate well six factors previously reported.
Dimensions of community satisfaction in a British New Town
Authors: Bardo John W.
Published: May 2024

Community satisfaction in a British New Town was examined through factor analysis; an oblique solution with nine factors resulted. Seven factors were social-interactional and two were physical. The data suggest that residents' perceptions of their community were based on both social and physical considerations and that the two dimensions are moderately intercorrelated.
A multivariate analysis of male athlete personality characteristics: Sport type and success
Authors: Schurr K. T. , Ashley M. A. , Joy K. L.
Published: May 2024

One thousand five hundred-ninety six college students completed the 16PF Questionnaire and were then categorized by (1) involvement in athletics, (2) type of sport, and (3) level of success. An unbalanced hierarchical multivariate analysis of variance using Cattell's eight second stratum factors was then performed. Results support the contention that moderator variables involving sport type are of primary importance in the development of theory involving sports-personality relationships.
A multivariate approach to profiling alcoholic typologies
Authors: Regelson William , Hair Joseph F.
Published: May 2024

The once popular concept of the "alcoholic personality" has recently been called to question. The purpose of this study was to attempt to discover wheter quantitative support could be given to a hypothesis of multiple alcohol types. The 16PF profiles of alcoholics were submitted to cluster analysis and multiple discriminate analysis (MDA), respectively. The results indicate that there is no alcoholic personality, i.e., that the alcoholic population is heterogeneous consisting of at least three typologies.
Dimensions of environment perception
Authors: Pedersen D. M.
Published: May 2024

175 Ss were administered a 23 item semantic differential which was used to rate large city, small town, forest, desert, and beach. The ratings of each environment were factor analyzed. The factors obtained were compared across environments to determine common dimensions used to rate the environments. Four common dimensions were obtained: evaluatuve, spiritual, activity, and aesthetic appeal. The factor loadings of the rating scales were then analyzed to determine ideosyncratic applications of the dimensions to particular environments.
La coquille flammée du casque rouge, Cypraecassis rufa
Authors:   Centre de Recherches Gemmologiques, Nantes, France, Gauthier Jean-Pierre , Ferreire Jacques ,   Centre de Recherches Gemmologiques, Nantes, France, Bui Thanh Nhan ,   Rue du Compas, 47/4, 1070 Bruxelles, Belgique
Published: May 2024

The flame structure of the red helmet shell, Cypraecassis rufa (Linnaeus, 1758) Among molluscs with so-called “porcelaneous” shells, consisting of non-nacreous aragonite, we chose a gastropod, Cypraecassis rufa, to show an example of flame structure on cabochon-cut samples. The crossed structure of this shell, formed of lamellae of different orders, is present in its body. On fragments with a polished flat surface, a moiré effect can be seen. Moreover, on the curved surfaces of the cabochons, a kind of pseudo-chatoyancy appears. The flames are due to the reflection of light on second-order lamellae stacked in first-order lamellae of alternating orientation around their stacking axis.
Une remarquable tourmaline elbaïte non cuprifère
Authors:   AIGS Gemmological Laboratory, 919/539 Silom Rd., Jewelry Trade Center, 10500 Bangkok, Thaïlande, Notari Franck ,   GGTL Laboratories Switzerland, 4bis route des Jeunes, 1227 Geneva, Suisse, Blumentritt Féodor ,   GGTL Laboratories Switzerland, 4bis route des Jeunes, 1227 Geneva, Suisse, Srinaka Yolchanok ,   AIGS Gemmological Laboratory, 919/539 Silom Rd., Jewelry Trade Center, 10500 Bangkok, Thaïlande, Saenkuntha Natthawut ,   AIGS Gemmological Laboratory, 919/539 Silom Rd., Jewelry Trade Center, 10500 Bangkok, Thaïlande
Published: May 2024

The popularity of Paraíba-type tourmalines is mainly due to their remarkable colour, often described as « neon » blue. Many tourmalines with this colour are traded under the label Paraíba, but sometimes mistakenly. Today, gemmological laboratories devote particular attention to the detection of copper, an element whose presence is necessary to identify the stone as a Paraíba type. This article presents the analysis of a remarkable tourmaline with a colour that is characteristic of Paraíba-type tourmalines, but not copper-bearing.
L’œil de Sainte-Lucie
Authors: Cagniard Thomas , Gauthier Jean-Pierre ,   Centre de Recherches Gemmologiques, Nantes, France, Ferreire Jacques ,   Centre de Recherches Gemmologiques, Nantes, France
Published: May 2024

Highlighted by popular belief, the eye of Saint-Lucia is a biomineral, which is of undoubted gemological interest by its nature and through its use. As gastropod operculum of the species Bolma rugosa, its name is not protected and may have been used for other gastropod species. Calcareous opercula are showcased in jewelry on both their outer and inner sides. The latter features a logarithmic spiral pattern that can be found on opercula of various Turbininae species, and whose opening parameter seems constant for a given species.
Assistance in Model Driven Development: Toward an Automated Transformation Design Process
Authors:   LS2N CNRS UMR 6004 - University of Nantes, 2 rue de la Houssinière F-44322 Nantes France, André Pascal , Tebib Mohammed El Amin ,   LCIS lab, Grenoble INP, 50 Rue Barthélémy de Laffemas, 26000 Valence, France
Published: May 2024

Model driven engineering aims to shorten the development cycle by focusing on abstractions and partially automating code generation. We long lived in the myth of automatic Model Driven Development (MDD) with promising approaches, techniques, and tools. Describing models should be a main concern in software development as well as model verification and model transformation to get running applications from high level models. We revisit the subject of MDD through the prism of experimentation and open mindness. In this article, we explore assistance for the stepwise transition from the model to the code to reduce the time between the analysis model and implementation. The current state of practice requires methods and tools. We provide a general process and detailed transformation specifications where reverse-engineering may play its part. We advocate a model transformation approach in which transformations remain simple, the complexity lies in the process of transformation that is adaptable and configurable. We demonstrate the usefulness, and scalability of our proposed MDD process by conducting experiments. We conduct experiments within a simple case study in software automation systems. It is both representative and scalable. The models are written in UML; the transformations are implemented mainly using ATL, and the programs are deployed on Android and Lego EV3. Last we report the lessons learned from experimentation for future community work.
Quality Perception of Short Food Supply Chains Products: From the Producer’s to the Consumer’s Point of View
Authors: Acella Marina , Petrini Alice , Bulgari Roberta , Ertani Andrea , Sebök András , Devecchi Marco , Nicola Silvana
Published: May 2024

Short food supply chains (SFSCs) are a still developing phenomenon in the world of food production and distribution. They involve a direct connection between local farmers and consumers, with minimal intermediaries involved. SFSCs have gained significant interest in recent years due to their potential to promote sustainable agriculture and support local communities. As a result, many governments, organisations, and individuals have been exploring ways to develop and promote these chains as a viable alternative to conventional food supply chains. However, it is still unclear how SFSCs products are perceived differently by producers and consumers: what makes SFSCs products more desirable? Starting from a European project (SmartChain), answers from twenty questionnaires from SFSCs actors across Europe were analysed to understand the strengths and weaknesses of SFSCs products according to the producers. From their answers, 18 quality criteria referred to SFSCs products were obtained and then proposed to consumers through a second questionnaire. The second questionnaire aimed to better understand whether the producers’ points of view matched the consumers’ points of view. From the analysis of the results, it was possible to understand what criteria were considered quality attributes by producers and consumers. Organic production and the presence of both trained and vulnerable personnel were not particularly relevant to the quality perception of SFSCs products. The storage method, the assortment range, and the processing of the products were not evaluated as quality criteria. The consumers who were interviewed perceived the quality of a food product coming from an SFSC linked to the characteristics of the social context of the product. They associated products sold in SFSCs with non-processed food. Overall, such a survey can be considered a useful tool to deepen our knowledge about short food supply chains and offers several ideas for further studies and analysis.
Lipid Profile and Blood Glucose Levels of Wistar Rats Fed a Non-High Fat Nutriment Supplemented with Black Garlic Extract
Authors: Susanti R , Kristamtini K.
Published: May 2024

Many studies related to the therapeutic effect of black garlic (BG) have been carried out on cancer, diabetes, neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, dyslipidemia and other diseases. This investigation was conducted to examine the effect of BG supplements on the lipid profile and blood glucose of rats fed a customary diet (non-high fat diet). A fermented black garlic product was extracted by a maceration method and its phytochemical components were analyzed using LCMS. Black garlic extract was given to healthy rats with a normal feed for 14 days. Twenty-four rats were divided into 4 groups of 6 rats. As a control, group A was given aquadest (placebo), and groups B, C, and D were given BG extract at a dose of 15 mg/kg BW, 30 mg/kg BW, and 45 mg/kg BW, respectively. On day 15, blood was taken from the retro-orbital plexus of the rats to measure the total levels of cholesterol, High-Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol (HDL-C), Triglyceride (TG), Low-Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol (LDL-C) and glucose. Black garlic made by fermentation at 80°C for 8 days contained more monosaccharides, disaccharides and oligosaccharides than fresh garlic. Black garlic contained 32 types of organosulfur compounds, and the 5 most abundant compounds were allicin (5.813%), allin (4.993%), isoallin (3.77%), cycloalliin (3.163%) and (-) S-allyl-L-cysteine (2.022%). Black garlic extract administration was able to maintain blood glucose homeostasis in rats fed a normal diet (non-high fat diet). Levels of total cholesterol, triglyceride, and LDL-C were significantly decreased in groups administered black garlic compared to the control group, whilst the level of HDL-C increased significantly in groups administered black garlic compared to the control group.