bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Current and future roles of meltwater–groundwater dynamics in a proglacial Alpine outwash plain
Authors: Müller Tom , Roncoroni Matteo , Mancini Davide , Lane Stuart N. , Schaefli Bettina
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Glacierized alpine catchments are rapidly evolving due to glacier retreat and consequent geomorphological and ecological changes. As more terrain becomes ice-free, reworking of exposed terrain by the river as well as thawing of the top layer may lead to an increase in surface and subsurface water exchanges, leading to potential changes in water storage and release, which in turn may impact ecological, geomorphological and hydrological processes. In this study, we aim to understand the current and future hydrological functioning of a typical outwash plain in a Swiss Alpine catchment. As with many other fluvial aquifers in alpine environments, this outwash plain is located at the valley bottom, where catchment-wide water and sediment fluxes tend to gather from multiple sources, may store water and provide specific habitats for alpine ecosystems. Their dynamics are however rarely studied in post Little Ice Age proglacial zones. Based on geophysical investigations as well as year-round stream and groundwater observations, we developed a simplified physically based 3D MODFLOW model and performed an optimized automatic calibration using PEST HP. We highlight the strong interactions between the upstream river and the aquifer, with stream infiltration being the dominant process of recharge. Groundwater exfiltration occurs in the lower half of the outwash plain, balancing out the amount of river infiltration at a daily timescale. We show that hillslope contributions from rain and snowmelt have little impact on groundwater levels. We also show that the outwash plain acts as a bedrock-dammed aquifer and can maintain groundwater levels close to the surface during dry periods lasting months, even in the absence of glacier meltwater, but may in turn provide only limited baseflow to the stream. Finally, we explore how new outwash plains may form in the future in this catchment due to glacier recession and discuss from a hydrological perspective which cascading impacts the presence of multiple outwash plains may have. For this case study, we estimate the total dynamic storage of future outwash plains to be about 20 mm, and we demonstrate their limited capacity to provide more stream water than that which they infiltrate upstream, except for very low river flows (<150 to 200 L s−1). Below this limit, they can provide limited baseflow on timescales of weeks, thus maintaining moisture conditions that may be beneficial for proglacial ecosystems. Their role in attenuating floods also appears limited, as less than 0.5 m3 s−1 of river water can be infiltrated. The studied outwash plain appears therefore to play an important role for alpine ecosystems but has a marginal hydrological effect on downstream river discharge.
A convolutional neural-network-based diagnostic framework for industrial bearing
Authors: Yu Bowen , Xie Chunli
Published: February 2024

Abstract. The problem of industrial bearing health monitoring and fault diagnosis has recently been a popular research topic. Extracting sufficient features from the input raw vibration signals and mapping them to the most likely fault labels is the essence of bearing fault diagnosis. This study proposes a novel framework for bearing defect diagnostics by merging dilated residual convolutional neural networks and attention mechanisms. In this framework, multiple parallel dilated convolutional networks can automatically learn rich fault features at each scale from vibration signals. Simultaneously, the attention approach boosts fault-related features and suppresses irrelevant ones, improving fault detection performance and generalization. According to the experimental results of two different bearing datasets, the framework achieves a higher accuracy and can accurately identify various types of faults.
An Efficient Method to Simulate Wildfire Propagation Using Irregular Grids
Authors: Hackett Conor , de Andrade Moral Rafael , Mishra Gourav , McCarthy Tim , Markham Charles
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Climate change and land-use changes are projected to make wildfires more frequent and intense, with a global increase of extreme fires of up to 14 % by 2030, 30 % by the end of 2050 and 50 % by the end of the century (Sullivan et al., 2022). This latest information has increased interest of how the large scale, often catastrophic, events can be reduced and more effectively managed. One critical area revolves around real-time fire line prediction and how resources can be better deployed to reduce the propagation of wildfires. This paper explores mathematical models for fire propagation on a fully configurable grid using the Irregular Grid Software (IGS) developed. The configurable grid allows cross comparison of both regular grids such as square, hexagonal, triangular, and irregular grids such as a randomly seeded Voronoi diagram and a flammable resolution grid (FRG). The FRG is adapted to focus attention on areas of higher importance which provides greater precision at the cost of extra computing time. The irregular grid approach and ForeFire, an existing industry standard program were compared. The comparison included simulations of wildfires located in the Wicklow Mountains, in Ireland, a region used by the fire services for exercises. The performance of the gridbased techniques was examined using a set of experiments to characterise the model’s response to key factors such as wind, elevation, and fuel type. The results show that the IGS runs on average 34 times quicker than ForeFire while retaining an average result similarity of 80 % with ForeFire. In this paper sections 1 and 2 will give an overview on existing research on wildfires and wildfire modelling. Section 3 will describe the resources that were necessary to model wildfire propagation. Section 4 explains how these resources were used to build the IGS. Section 5 compares different gird types produced using the IGS, while section 6 compares the IGS to ForeFire. Sections 7 and 8 discus these results.
Stratospheric influence on the winter North Atlantic storm track in subseasonal reforecasts
Authors: Afargan-Gerstman Hilla , Büeler Dominik , Wulff C. Ole , Sprenger Michael , Domeisen Daniela I. V.
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Extreme stratospheric polar vortex events, such as sudden stratospheric warmings (SSWs) or extremely strong polar vortex events, can have a significant impact on surface weather in winter. SSWs are most often associated with negative North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) conditions, cold air outbreaks in the Arctic and a southward-shifted midlatitude storm track in the North Atlantic, while strong polar vortex events tend to be followed by a positive phase of the NAO, relatively warm conditions in the extratropics and a poleward-shifted storm track. Such changes in the storm track position and associated extratropical cyclone frequency over the North Atlantic and Europe can increase the risk of extreme windstorm, flooding or heavy snowfall over populated regions. Skillful predictions of the downward impact of stratospheric polar vortex extremes can therefore improve the predictability of extratropical winter storms on subseasonal timescales. However, there exists a strong inter-event variability in these downward impacts on the tropospheric storm track. Using ECMWF reanalysis data and reforecasts from the Subseasonal to Seasonal (S2S) Prediction Project database, we investigate the stratospheric influence on extratropical cyclones, identified with a cyclone detection algorithm. Following SSWs, there is an equatorward shift in cyclone frequency over the North Atlantic and Europe in reforecasts, and the opposite response is observed after strong polar vortex events, consistent with the response in reanalysis. However, although the response of cyclone frequency following SSWs with a canonical surface impact is typically captured well during weeks 1–4, less than 25 % of the reforecasts manage to capture the response following SSWs with a “non-canonical” impact. This suggests a possible overconfidence in the reforecasts with respect to reanalysis in predicting the canonical response after SSWs, although it only occurs in about two-thirds of the events. The cyclone forecasts following strong polar vortex events are generally more successful. Understanding the role of the stratosphere in subseasonal variability and predictability of storm tracks during winter can provide a key for reliable forecasts of midlatitude storms and their surface impacts.
Characteristics of probiotic glutinous rice tapai with the addition of Lactobacillus plantarum 1 RN2-53 and some natural dyes
Authors: Yusmarini  , Fitriani Shanti , Johan Vonny Setiaries , Herawati Netti , Irhamdi  , Riftyan Emma , Pato Usman
Published: February 2024

Tapai is a traditional Indonesian food usually made from cassava and glutinous rice. The study aims to determine natural dyes that produce the highest quality probiotic glutinous rice tapai. The study was conducted experimentally using a complete randomized design consisting of four treatments, and each treatment was repeated four times. The treatment in this study was the soaking of glutinous rice into natural dye extracts, namely red dragon fruit extract, purple sweet potato extract, and suji leaf extract, with different concentrations, namely 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%. The data obtained were statistically analyzed using variance analysis and continued with Duncan's new multiple-range test (DNMRT) at a level of 5%.  The results showed that natural dye extracts with different concentrations have a noticeable influence on total lactic acid, alcohol content, total lactic acid bacteria, antioxidant activity, and sensory characteristics of color, aroma, taste, and hardness.  The soaking treatment in red dragon fruit extract and purple sweet potato extract with a concentration of 20% resulted in glutinous rice tapai, preferred by panelists. Furthermore, the characteristic pH value of 3.35-3.41, total lactic acid 0.61-0.70%, alcohol content 0.33-0.42%, total lactic acid bacteria 9.11-9.40 CFU/mL, and antioxidant activity 167.35-102.51 ppm.
Enhancing food packaging with nanofillers: properties, applications, and innovations
Authors: Pavlenko Elena , Semkina Evgenia , Pokhilko Alexander , Sukhanova Ekaterina , Fursov Victor , Lazareva Natalia , Pyanov Alexander , Baklanov Igor
Published: February 2024

Food packaging is undergoing a revolutionary change because of nanotechnology. This paper examines the influence of nanofillers on improving food packaging materials. Due to their distinctive qualities, nanofillers like nanoparticles and nanocomposites change food product protection, preservation, and appearance. The advantages of nanofillers, which may be controlled in terms of mechanical, barrier, thermal, optical, and surface characteristics, are described in the article along with their definition. Systematic examination exposes the many functions of nanofillers, from maintaining food safety with antibacterial Nano silver to increasing shelf life with better barriers. They also support sustainability and clever packaging. Innovative applications for real-time food monitoring are investigated, along with case examples demonstrating their efficacy, including nanocomposite materials, nanosensors, and nanotags. The use of nanofillers is evaluated concerning safety, compliance, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact. Future research trends that will influence food packaging are outlined. A critical step toward developing safer, more robust, and environmentally friendly packaging solutions is represented by nanofillers. This review is a valuable tool for anyone involved in food packaging since it provides information on disruptive technology transforming food packaging into an intelligent, environmentally friendly guardian of food quality and safety.
Investigation of Language Skills in Adolescents with Poor Scholastic Performance
Authors: Abraham Grace Sara , Rao T. A Subba
Published: February 2024

Adolescent language development is subtle, but it is thought to be crucial because it lays the foundation for all aspects of learning, including interacting with peers and teachers in the classroom as well as throughout the rest of their lives as they grow into adults. The need for this study became evident at this point as there are only a few studies available that look at the language skills of the Indian adolescent population. The study aimed to analyze the language skills of school-going adolescents, aged 10 to 16 years. The primary objective was to investigate language performance in relation to scholastic performance using the test material, the Manipal Manual of Adolescent Language Assessment (MMALA) While evaluating the test results based on scholastic performance, greater Mean scores were obtained for above-average students in all the test domains when compared to below-average students. There was a highly significant difference between the groups which indicates that below-average students had significantly poorer language scores when compared to above-average students which indicate that language skills have a significant impact on a student's academic success.

Key words: Adolescent language development, figurative language, scholastic performance
The Influence of Physiotherapy on Non-Communicable Diseases
Authors: Tiku Rajkiran , Tiku Bhumika , Rathod Arpita
Published: February 2024

Physiotherapy interventions have been found to have significant positive effects on non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and chronic respiratory diseases. These interventions include exercise training, breathing exercises, and education on self-management strategies. Studies have shown improvements in blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, cardiovascular fitness, exercise capacity, and overall quality of life in individuals with these conditions. However, challenges such as limited access to physiotherapy services and variability in patient response need to be addressed. Additionally, collaboration between physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and dietitians, can further enhance the effectiveness

Keywords: non-communicable diseases, Physiotherapy, Exercise training, cardiovascular fitness
Mediation as an Alternative Dispute Resolution Outside the Court in the Context of Health Disputes Post-Enactment of Law Number 17 Of 2023 Regarding Health
Authors: Siregar Abdul Rahman Maulana , Sidi Redyanto , Fikri Rahul Ardian
Published: February 2024

This paper undertakes a normative review of mediation as an alternative dispute resolution method outside the court, specifically in the realm of health disputes. The complexity of health-related conflicts involving diverse stakeholders, including patients, medical personnel, healthcare workers, and hospitals, necessitates a nuanced approach for effective resolution post the enactment of Law Number 17 of 2023 concerning Health. Resolving health disputes extrajudicially proves highly effective and beneficial, catering to the essential needs of patients, medical personnel, healthcare workers, and hospitals. The paper will elucidate the advantages of mediation as an alternative dispute resolution outside the court in the context of health disputes and the challenges associated with implementing mediation in this domain. Consequently, the research will underscore how mediation emerges as a potent tool for settling disagreements among the myriad parties entangled in health-related disputes. Anticipated outcomes of this paper include providing stakeholders, such as patients, medical personnel, healthcare workers, and hospitals, with a comprehensive understanding of mediation as an effective alternative for resolving health disputes outside the formal court system.

Keywords: Mediation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Health.
The Effect of Using Water Cycle Animation Videos on the Scientific Literacy and Cognitive Learning Outcomes of Elementary School Students
Authors: Dewi Novita Puspa , Prasetya Agung Tri , Widiyatmoko Arif
Published: February 2024

This research aimed to determine whether there was an effect of using water cycle animation videos on scientific literacy and learning outcomes for class V students at SDN 01 klopoduwur. This type of research is quantitative, that was experimental research (pre-experimental design) using a one group pretest-posttest design, that was an experiment which in its implementation only involves one class as the experimental class. The independent variable in this research was an animated video of the water cycle, while the dependent variable was students' cognitive learning outcomes. The population in this study were all students at SDN 01 klopoduwur with a total of 149 students, while the sample was class V with a total of 30 students. The data collection techniques used are documentation and tests in the form of essays and multiple choices whose validity has been tested. Data analysis uses descriptive analysis techniques and inferential analysis techniques. The results of descriptive statistics show that the average student scientific literacy pretest score is 60.43 and the average student literacy posttest score was 83.27 with an average N-gain score of 0.57 and an average pretest score for student cognitive learning outcomes of 52.77 and experienced an increase after being given treatment with the average posttest score for students' scientific literacy being 52.77 and the average posttest cognitive learning outcome for students was 74.30 with an N-gain value of 0.43. The results of statistical analysis by conducting hypothesis testing using linear regression found a positive and significant influence, so a significance level of 0.05 was required and comparing Tcount with Ttable so that it could be concluded that the use of water cycle animation videos had a significant effect on scientific literacy and cognitive learning outcomes for students V SDN 01 Klopoduwur.

Keywords: Animation Video, Water Cycle, Science Literacy, Cognitive Learning Outcomes.
Muscle Hernia of the Leg
Authors: Sonawane Tejashree , Varghese Varsha , More Rohanish
Published: February 2024

Muscle herniation is defined as a myofascial defect resulting in protruding of the muscle through the fascia covering it (3). It can present anywhere in the body, the most common is the lower limbs (3). Tibialis muscle herniation is considered a rare entity with few reported cases. Here, we present the case of a 24-year-old athlete male patient who complained of swelling and pain in the anterior aspect of the left leg for three months. He underwent fasciotomy with a good outcome.

Keywords: Muscle hernia, tibialis anterior muscle, fasciotomy, trauma, athlete, myofascial
The Analysis of Interjections in Two English Coursebooks
Authors: Bütün Ikwuegbu Zeynep
Published: February 2024

There has been a growing interest in the teaching of interjections in English, as interjections play an important role serving a bridge between verbal and non-verbal communication. However, interjections remain as an under-researched area in English language teaching (ELT). This study explores and compares the use and frequency of interjections in two English coursebooks. Yes You Can (written by non-native speakers of English and funded by the Turkish Ministry of Education) and Touchstone 2 (written by native speakers of English and published by Cambridge University Press) were chosen to collect data. A total of 97 dialogues were analysed. Although the findings indicated similarities between the two coursebooks regarding the functions and meanings of the interjections within the coursebooks, an obvious gap was observed between them regarding the diversity and amount of interjections integrated. The study offers suggestions to material developers, ELT teachers, language learners and authorities.
Design of Modular Test Facility for Particle/sCO2 Heat Exchanger Evaluation
Authors: Maghzi Shawn , Jacob Tabeel , Sandlin Matthew , Carlson Matthew , Hinze Jack
Published: February 2024

Heliogen has designed a 1.3 MW particle and supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) test loop to retire technical and manufacturing risks. The data from this facility will be used to validate near commercial-scale particle heat exchanger modules. The heat exchanger is scaled to capture all features of the full-scale modules. Testing will be conducted with CARBOBEAD HSP 16/30, a larger particle size than other recent testing. The system was designed to ASME codes with the constraint that sCO2 piping and other major components are stainless steels.
Testing of a 40-kWth Counterflow Particle-Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Narrow-Channel, Fluidized Bed Heat Exchanger
Authors: Arthur-Arhin Winfred , Fosheim Jesse R. , Brewster Keaton J. , Thompson Azariah , Albrecht Kevin J. , Amogne Dereje , Jackson Gregory S.
Published: February 2024

Particle-based primary heat exchangers (HXs) must deliver sCO2 fluid temperatures above 700°C to couple particle-based concentrating solar receivers and thermal energy storage (TES) sub-systems with efficient sCO2 power cycles. Particle-sCO2 HX designs have struggled to meet DOE cost targets (≤ $150/kWth) due to the amount of expensive nickel alloys necessary for manufacturing full-scale, particle-sCO2 HXs. Our team has demonstrated that mild bubbling fluidization of falling particles in a counterflow narrow-channel fluidized bed can reduce required HX surface area and thus, costs by increasing particle-wall heat transfer coefficients hT,w > 800 W m-2 K-1. This paper reports on the fabrication and testing of a stainless steel, particle-sCO2 HX with 12 fluidized-bed channels approximately 10.5 mm deep spaced between diffusion-bonded, micro-channel sCO2 plates. The HX with a core length of ≈0.56 m is fed with CARBOBEAD HSP particles through a short, fluidized freeboard zone just above the core. Testing to date in the National Solar Thermal Test Facility (NSTTF) at Sandia National Laboratories has shown that parallel bed fluidization maintains uniform particle inventory across the instrumented channels. Heat transfer thermal duty between the particle and sCO2 flows exceeds 30 kWth with sCO2 inlet temperatures of 200ºC and particle inlet temperatures up to 440ºC and mass flow rates of 0.2 kg s-1 fluidized by counterflowing gas flow rates of 0.005 kg s-1. Tests at higher particle and sCO2 inlet temperatures (600ºC and 400ºC respectively) are targeted to achieve > 40 kWth with model-predicted overall heat transfer coefficients U > 400 W m-2 K-1.
Dynamic evolution of locomotor performance independent of changes in extended phenotype use in spiders
Authors: Wolff Jonas
Published: February 2024

Many animals use self-built structures (extended phenotypes) to enhance body functions, such as thermoregulation, prey capture or defence. Yet, it is unclear whether the evolution of animal constructions supplements or substitutes body functions—with disparate feedbacks on trait evolution. Here, using brown spiders (Araneae: marronoid clade), we explored if the evolutionary loss and gain of silken webs as extended prey capture devices correlates with alterations in traits known to play an important role in predatory strikes—locomotor performance (sprint speed) and leg spination (expression of capture spines on front legs). We found that in this group high locomotor performance, with running speeds of over 100 body lengths per second, evolved repeatedly—both in web-building and cursorial spiders. There was no correlation with running speed, and leg spination only poorly correlated, relative to the use of extended phenotypes, indicating that web use does not reduce selective pressures on body functions involved in prey capture and defence per se. Consequently, extended prey capture devices serve as supplements rather than substitutions to body traits and may only be beneficial in conjunction with certain life-history traits, possibly explaining the rare evolution and repeated loss of trapping strategies in predatory animals.
Poor Performance of Teachers in Public Education Schools in Kuwait Using Educational Technology
Authors: Buhamad Ali Mahmoud , Almisad Budour Misad , Alsaffar Rabab
Published: February 2024

Technology has made education more accessible and engaging for learners of all ages. It has facilitated the dissemination of information, allowing students to access a wealth of educational resources at the click of a button. The research problem that led to this study is that public school teachers in Kuwait have been struggling to keep up with the advancements in technology and incorporate it effectively into their instructional practices. This study explains the reason for the poor performance of teachers in general education schools in the Kuwait using educational technology. We interpret an educational field experience, which is the type of research most often used in education. The methods were used for collecting qualitative data in this study were interviews and document analysis. The teachers’ personal interviews were face to face and included written questions. The reason for the poor performance of teachers includes a lack of experience in teaching with technology, limited on-site support, insufficient knowledge of using technology for instructional purposes, and discomfort with integrating educational technologies into effective teaching. In addition, school budgets do not allow for the support of technology activities during the academic year. Teachers rarely have opportunities to use technology in their classrooms. Sometimes teachers use their own money to provide the necessary technology for their students, such as tablets, laptops, or interactive whiteboards. Also, teachers do not feel comfortable doing tasks because they do not believe there are a variety of resources and strategies to help educators enhance their tech-teaching abilities.
Escravos e rebeldes nos tribunais do Império. Uma história social da lei de 10 de junho de 1835
Authors: Pirola Ricardo
Published: February 2024

Prêmio Arquivo Nacional de Pesquisa, este livro foi publicado originalmente em 2015 e se dedica a examinar o processo de criação e aplicação da lei de 10 de junho de 1835. Conhecida como a mais severa lei de repressão da rebeldia dos escravizados no período imperial, sua história é contada a partir de uma gama variada de fontes, a exemplo dos processos-crime, anais do parlamento, correspondência ministerial e pedidos de graça dirigidos ao monarca. A aprovação da lei em 1835 e as discussões que ela suscitou, ao longo do século XIX, nos tribunais de primeira instância, nas relações ou na alta burocracia são cuidadosamente escrutinadas, revelando os sentidos políticos dos embates travados por senhores, escravizados, juristas e parlamentares nessas arenas. A obra analisa ainda as apropriações que os cativos fizeram da lei e a maneira pela qual ela impactou a organização de suas ações rebeldes.
Unlocking the potential-vitamin D in prostate cancer prevention
Authors: Cassell Ayun , Konneh Solomane
Published: February 2024

Prostate cancer poses a significant health challenge globally, demanding proactive prevention strategies. This editorial explores the emerging role of vitamin D in prostate cancer prevention. While traditionally associated with bone health, vitamin D is increasingly recognized for its broader impact on immune function, cellular signaling, and cancer prevention. Epidemiological studies suggest an intriguing link between vitamin D deficiency and elevated prostate cancer risk, particularly in regions with limited sunlight exposure. Mechanistically, vitamin D regulates cellular processes, inhibiting unchecked cancer cell growth and bolstering immune surveillance. Personalized prevention strategies, considering individual factors, are deemed essential for harnessing the full potential of vitamin D. To unlock this potential, the future calls for robust research, public awareness campaigns, dietary improvements, and vigilant medical guidance. Collaborative efforts are poised to pave the way toward a future where vitamin D stands as a sentinel in prostate cancer prevention, ushering in hope and improved health for men worldwide.
TM9SF1 is implicated in promoting the proliferation and invasion of bladder cancer cells
Authors: Zhou Shu-Qing , Luo Lian-Xiang
Published: February 2024

Zhuo et al looked into the part of transmembrane 9 superfamily member 1 (TM9SF1) in bladder cancer (BC), and evaluated if it can be used as a therapeutic target. They created a permanent BC cell line and tested the effects of TM9SF1 overexpression and suppression on BC cell growth, movement, invasion, and cell cycle advancement. Their results show that TM9SF1 can boost the growth, movement, and invasion of BC cells and their access into the G2/M stage of the cell cycle. This research gives a novel direction and concept for targeted therapy of BC.
La pagina gialla
Authors: Ventura Alessandro
Published: February 2024

Pochi e diseguali - Assoluzione con formula piena (per il reflusso…) - Gastroprotezione (PPI) e assunzione cronica di FANS:.. “adelante, Pedro, con juicio” - Esoma, esoma - Vaccinare, di qua… - … e di là dal mare - Le giornate di Medico e Bambino
Lettere
Authors: Neri Alberto , Marchetti Federico , Addis Antonio , Villani Alberto
Published: February 2024

Un interessante dibattito sui farmaci essenziali (che mancano), le leggi del mercato, l’innovazione della ricerca e le regole da rispettare (funzionali ai bisogni dei pazienti).
Necropolitics, Border Walls, and a Murder of Jim and Juan Crows in the Americas
Authors: Wright Melissa W.
Published: February 2024

Across the Mexico-United States borderlands, overlapping white supremacist and Anglo-nationalist movements are building private walls as monuments to Donald Trump. Numerous social justice activists and ecological stewards have warned that these Trumpist border walls present specific and new threats to social and ecological landscapes, particularly along the riparian sections of the borderlands. To slow their building and even topple these walls, justice activists and ecological caretakers are working to fortify networks with similar efforts elsewhere. In an effort to provide analyses useful to such justice endeavors, I employ Achille Mbembe’s concept of necropolitics to situate the borderland activist struggles against the Trumpist walls within a broader context of struggle against the commemoration of racist terror in the US South. Specifically, I use Mbembe’s theorization of necropolitical deathworlds to illustrate some potential common cause linking protests against Trumpist walls in the Paso del Norte region of the Mexico-US border with a Black Lives Matter/Say Her Name coalition that is bringing down Confederate monuments in central Texas. In placing these movements in connection with each other, I highlight a synergy of the white supremacy of Jim Crow with the Anglo nationalism behind a Juan Crow variant of racist terror and anti-immigrant hatred driving the Trumpist wall constructions. Recognition of this convergence is one way, I maintain, for identifying opportunities for making common cause across the Americas’ myriad struggles to destroy the racist monuments that glorify the necropolitical legacy of racist colonialism and its ongoing social and ecological devastation.
Urgent and ambitious action needed to tackle this challenge
Authors:   Imperial College London, Skea Jim
Published: February 2024

Greater action is urgently needed now We are not powerless, we have the means to effect change Without a focus on equity, the required consensus will not be achieved Equity – in terms of just transition – is relevant nationally as well as globally Net zero is not just about a date but also about cumulative emissions on the journey
Coordinating our activities with international partners
Authors: Sellars Andy
Published: February 2024

The modern economy depends on semiconductors Different countries are specialising in different aspects of the semiconductor supply chain The UK strategy needs to align and interact with our international partners The UK has a design capability across all the sub-sectors We need to coordinate activities across our existing clusters of excellence.
Meeting our commitments on climate change
Authors: King Julia
Published: February 2024

Recent weather events demonstrate the urgency of action on climate change The rate of emissions reductions must increase sharply to meet statutory targets There is a real concern that the country is not planning for the long term Recent announcements have affected our international reputation Mitigation alone is not enough – we must work on adaptation as well.
Identifying the contribution of AI
Authors: Morley Jess
Published: February 2024

Data permeates the healthcare system The NHS has not always been able to embed large scale technology transformation The NHS is committed to support innovations with potential to save lives AI has the potential to change the way the health service works AI cannot replicate the relationship between patient and clinician.
Setting out a path to the future
Authors: Nurse Paul
Published: February 2024

There are significant concerns about current UK activity in Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) We should build on current structures – ‘revolution through evolution’ UK investment is well below the OECD average More focus needs to be placed on full funding costs Permeability between different research institutes should be increased.
Digital skills will be needed everywhere in tomorrow’s world
Authors: Smith Phil
Published: February 2024

Virtually all future work roles will involve digital technologies Eight million people in this country lack the digital skills needed for the workplace UK productivity continues to lag behind that of our major competitors All young people need core skills in collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking Digital skills need to be made contextually relevant to people.
Trainee clinical psychologists’ experiences of the therapeutic alliance while pregnant
Authors: Curtin Yvonne , Houghton Sharon
Published: February 2024

The present study examined trainee clinical psychologists’ experiences of the therapeutic alliance while pregnant.

There is a dearth of literature that has explored trainee clinical psychologists’ lived experiences of the therapeutic alliance while pregnant. To address this gap in the literature, the present study explored trainee clinical psychologists’ experiences of the therapeutic alliance while pregnant. Using a qualitative design, 11 trainee clinical psychologists from clinical doctorate programmes in Ireland and the United Kingdom were invited to take part in a semi-structured interview about their experiences. From the analysis, three superordinate themes emerged: a) disclosure of the pregnancy; b) perception of the alliance and c) changes within the therapeutic interaction. The findings suggest that trainees may experience changes in their relationships with clients during their pregnancy. Recommendations from this study include the development of specific guidelines for responding to these relational changes that may emerge within the therapeutic space, in response to their pregnancy. Directions for future studies are discussed.
Human rights and the ethics of clinical psychology
Authors: Kemp Ryan
Published: February 2024

Human rights are key landmarks in the development of the law and protect citizens from the abuse of power. They also empower freedoms and can become a form of cognitive lens through which we act in the world. Clinical psychologists should consider carefully where freedoms are curtailed, especially in spaces of detention. How might we envisage a world where all living beings and things have rights?
Leadership in the time of Covid-19: Commitment, distress and forgetting
Authors: Llewelyn Susan , Mullan Eugene
Published: February 2024

Conversations held during the 2020/2022 pandemic with selected NHS leaders about the workforce, and their own work and emotions, revealed considerable and often unprocessed psychological distress amongst staff and leaders, but also high levels of professional commitment and adaptability.
Re-audit of the quality of neuropsychological assessment practice using a self-assessment audit tool: 18 months after an initial audit
Authors: Bunn Emily , King Lorraine , Watts Kerry
Published: February 2024

Background

King et al. (2022) developed an audit tool, listing standards against which individuals and services can benchmark their neuropsychological assessment practice. Our adult neuropsychology outpatient service in Stoke-on-Trent, utilised the tool to assess our current practice, and to assess the impact of completing the audit over two time-points, 18 months apart.

Method

All service users assessed by us within a sample month were included in the retrospective clinical audits: N=22 at time-point 1 (July 2020) and N=17 at time-point 2 (February 2022). The yes/no tick list was completed for each core and supplementary standard, for each assessment. Percentage compliance was calculated for each standard, to benchmark practice and appraise changes over time.

Results

All service users gave verbal consent for their data to be used for research purposes. The service largely scored 100% compliance on most standards at both time-points, with improvements observed in seven standards between the two audits, and some areas of reduced standard compliance over time, prompting further discussion about different report styles for different contexts.

Conclusion and Recommendations

Our service has discussed the audit results and are planning to improve our practice in terms of report length, waiting times for feedback sessions, use of performance validity tests and provision of service leaflets.
A service evaluation exploring the experience of adults from a South Asian background within an eating disorders service
Authors: Whetter Dale , Kadir Sanaa
Published: February 2024

This paper outlines an evaluation exploring the experience of South Asian adults within an outpatient eating disorders service. Four interviews were analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis which created four themes, each advocating for individualised approaches. Clinical recommendations are discussed.
Reflections on the current challenges in children’s ADHD assessment services
Authors: Collins Caitlin , Hartley Gemma
Published: February 2024

This article shares the personal reflections of two staff members on the current challenges in children and young people’s ADHD assessment services. We reflect on a range of challenges which impact on children and young people’s sense of self and mental health, and reduces their likelihood of receiving timely and effective support. The challenges discussed are waiting times, a deficit-based criteria, the impact of masking, signs of ADHD being overlooked, inaccurate perceptions of ADHD, overlapping symptoms with other conditions, and a lack of research and support. We suggest some potential areas of focus for service developments and future research.
A Systematic Review of Group Metacognition Researches on Online and Face-to-Face Learning Environments
Authors: Türkmen Gamze
Published: February 2024

Group metacognition involves a collective understanding of cognitive processes and collaborative problem-solving mechanisms within a group. This study, conducted through a systematic review of 54 studies, aims to present the evolutionary trajectory of research on group metacognition in (predominantly) online and face-to-face learning environments. It explores the definitional shifts, methodological trends, and potential connections between the quality of collaboration and studies on group metacognition in online learning environments. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) was used to report the study's results. In investigating determinants influencing group metacognition, the research examined the distribution of effective variables such as group size, composition, task complexity, and time constraints. This systematic review provides an overview of the evolutionary path for definitions of the group metacognition concept, accumulated methodological approaches, and key insights into studies that may be associated with group metacognition. Thus, it underscores the importance of customized interventions that appropriately consider variables that could affect group metacognition effectively.
Representation of Women’s Abortion Experiences in Jeritan Dalam Botol Short Stories By Intan Paramaditha: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Sara Mills' Perspective
Authors: Rakhmasari Dwi Lia
Published: February 2024

Literary works have a big role in shaping and changing people's thoughts, feelings, attitudes, opinions, and behaviors about women. This is inseparable from the ideology of feminism of literary works, one of which is in the form of short stories (short stories) based on a gender perspective. This paper aims to describe Sara Mills feminist ideology using a procedure for simultaneous analysis of critical discourse. Based on this goal, the author encourages the author to study in a literature study entitled " Representation of Abortion Women in Short Stories Jeritan dalam Botol by Intan Paramaditha: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Sara Mills' Perspective". This type and approach of research is a qualitative-descriptive method with a method of critical discourse analysis developed by Sara Mills, which is also often referred to as critical discourse analysis with a 'feminist' perspective. The results of the writing show the perspective in which women are beings who have the right to their bodies absolutely because they are the ones who best understand and understand their own circumstances. The act of Abortion is also as a self-existence against patriarchy even though the act of abortion is considered by the wider community as an act of error, in this short story the author tries to narrate the acceptable reasons for the act of abortion both from the abortionist and those that help the abortion process (abortion shaman). The problem of abortion is not only death but a complexity in life choices.
Tantangan Pendidikan karakter di era digital
Authors: Sagala Kartika , Naibaho Lamhot , Rantung Djoys Anneke
Published: February 2024

Dalam lingkungan digital, siswa dihadapkan pada berbagai stimulasi yang dapat memengaruhi pembentukan karakter mereka. Tantangan utama melibatkan bagaimana mengajarkan kejujuran dan tanggung jawab di tengah arus informasi yang berlimpah, serta membimbing generasi muda untuk mengembangkan literasi digital yang seimbang dengan nilai-nilai kehidupan. Tantangan lain yang mencakup perkembangan perilaku cyberbullying, kecanduan media sosial, dan kurangnya pengawasan dalam pemanfaatan teknologi. Diperlukan upaya kolaboratif antara pendidik, orang tua, dan pihak terkait untuk menciptakan lingkungan pendidikan yang seimbang, di mana teknologi dapat menjadi alat yang mendukung pengembangan karakter, bukan penghambatnya. Oleh karena itu, strategi inovatif dan pendekatan holistik perlu diterapkan agar pendidikan karakter tetap relevan dan efektif di tengah perubahan dinamis dalam era digital ini. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis tantangan pendidikan karakter di era digital dan solusi untuk mengatasinya. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi pustka. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa bahwa dengan strategi yang tepat, seperti pengintegrasian nilai-nilai karakter dalam kurikulum digital dan pelibatan orang tua secara aktif, pendidikan karakter di era digital dapat menjadi landasan yang kokoh bagi pengembangan pribadi yang positif pada generasi yang semakin terkoneksi.
Knowledge necessary for teaching practice: myth or challenge?
Authors: Oliveira Rosy Franca Silva , Pires Silvinia Pereira Souza , De Santana Dilsilene Maria Ayres , Freire José Carlos da Silveira , Martins Paulo Fernando
Published: February 2024

This article, which is the result of a qualitative research, bibliographical review and documentary analysis, was constructed from the discussions and texts used in the subject Teaching Knowledge and Teaching Processes, of the Professional Master's Degree in Education, offered by the Federal University of Tocantins. It aims to answer the following guiding question: What knowledge does a teacher need to acquire in order to perform their teaching role with quality? The general objective of the study is to discuss the knowledge needed for teaching practice focused on the teaching and learning process: Describe nuances of the historical process of teaching practice in Brazil; Analyse which factors influence the quality of teaching practice, through authors who discuss the theme; It is concluded that the search for the knowledge necessary for the teaching profession is a challenge, since education is a dynamic and complex field, new scientific discoveries, new methodologies and technologies emerge, which requires the teacher to continuously improve to meet the needs and the new profile of the students. Therefore, teachers need to transpose theoretical knowledge into classroom practice, making it teachable. However, there is a lack of investment in education and teachers need support in the provision of continuing training, both in the public and private sectors.
Current Trends and Feasibility Analysis of Study Tours in China
Authors: Jin Yuxian
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this article is to explore the trends and feasibility analysis of study tours in China. Firstly, this article analyzed the current development status and key trends of study tours in China, including the market size, participants, destinations, and programs. Secondly, the feasibility of study tours in China was discussed, and the resource advantages, market demand and potential, as well as challenges and problems faced by study tours in China were put forward. Lastly, a series of feasible suggestions and measures were proposed in this article, including improving the quality and effectiveness of study tours, strengthening management and supervision, and enhancing promotion and publicity efforts. The research in this article has a certain reference value in further promoting the development of study tours and enhancing their educational value.
The Impact of Primary Work Stressors on Work Performance among University Lecturers in Shaanxi, with Self-efficacy as a Moderating Variable
Authors: Hui Shujing , Lee Khiam Jin
Published: February 2024

This study delves into the relationship between the primary sources of work stress and work performance among university lecturers in Shaanxi Province, China, with the introduction of self-efficacy as a key moderating variable. Drawing on foundational theories like the Job Demands-Resources Model and Self-Efficacy Theory, the research framework incorporates ten hypotheses. Employing quantitative analysis, the study, based on convenient sampling, gathered 433 valid responses from university lecturers in Shaanxi. Findings reveal that intrinsic job factors positively influence work performance, while interpersonal relationships, career development, university atmosphere, and work-family conflict have negative effects. Self-efficacy effectively moderates the relationships between intrinsic job factors, career development, work-family conflict, and work performance. This research contributes empirical support to concepts and theories related to work stress and work performance, providing a practical basis for policies in stress and performance management for university lecturers and offering valuable suggestions for individual stress regulation and enhancing personal competitiveness.