bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ТРЕНУВАЛЬНОГО ПРОЦЕСУ ВЕСЛЯРІВ-АКАДЕМІСТІВ У ЗМАГАЛЬНИЙ ПЕРІОД
Authors: Клопов Р. В. , Меснянкін Д. Г.
Published: June 2024

У статті проаналізовано особливості тренувального процесу спортсменів з веслування академічного в змагальний період спортивного тренування. Мета статті – на основі наукового аналізу сучасного стану проблеми особливостей тренувального процесу веслувальників у змагальний період визначити перспективні напрями коригування цього процесу. Для цього виокремлено основні аспекти для підвищення ефективності тренувального процесу в змагальний період спортивного тренування; проаналізовано аспекти інтегральної підготовки. Використано такі методи: аналіз та узагальнення літературних джерел. Вивчено та поглиблено проаналізовано літературні джерела з особливостей тренувального процесу веслувальників у змагальний період. Обґрунтовано аспекти підвищення ефективності тренувального процесу в змагальній діяльності веслярів. Проаналізовано дослідження з проблематики процесу підготовки веслувальників. Вітчизняні та закордонні автори мають єдину думку щодо більшості аспектів підготовленості веслувальників, однак визначено, що є декілька розбіжностей між методами підготовки веслувальників вітчизняних і закордонних науковців, які передбачають методи силової підготовки під час зимового змагального періоду. Також проаналізовано дослідження закордонних авторів, які визначили взаємозв’язок фізичної й технічної підготовленості веслярів у змагальний період під час веслування на воді. Авторами закордонних досліджень визначено методи оцінки та прогнозування проходження змагальної дистанції 2 000 метрів під час використання спеціальних тестів. Також проаналізовано профілактику перетренованості під час змагального періоду. Визначено, що для розв’язання цієї проблеми необхідно провести практичні дослідження щодо визначення подальших перспектив розробки й корекції тренувального процесу під час змагального періоду. Використання результатів додаткових експериментальних досліджень дасть змогу більш ефективно здійснювати підготовку спортсмена з урахуванням індивідуальних можливостей.
ОПТИМІЗАЦІЯ ПРОЦЕСУ ПІДГОТОВКИ ГАНДБОЛІСТОК ВИСОКОЇ КВАЛІФІКАЦІЇ
Authors: Омельяненко Г. А. , Лещак О. М. , Васильків М. М. , Жердєв М. , Бойченко К.
Published: June 2024

Гандбол – це спорт із високим рівнем фізичного та технічного навантаження. Підготовка гандболістів вимагає відповідних методик, щоб гарантувати їхню готовність до викликів на міжнародному рівні. Використання інноваційних методів, як-от високоінтенсивне інтервальне тренування та вправи з обтяженнями, дає змогу підвищити ефективність тренувань та досягнути оптимальних результатів. Адаптація методик з урахуванням останніх досліджень дає змогу оптимізувати підготовку гандболісток і досягати кращих результатів на полі, сприяючи вдосконаленню їхніх спортивних навичок та підвищенню ефективності гри. Мета дослідження – розробити інноваційну програму для вдосконалення фізичної підготовленості жіночої гандбольної команди. Об’єкт дослідження – навчально-тренувальний процес жіночої гандбольної команди. Предмет дослідження є динаміка показників фізичної підготовленості жіночої гандбольної команди під впливом розробленої програми. Результати дослідження. Під впливом програми вдосконалення фізичної підготовки гандболісток відбулися статистично вірогідні зміни за всіма вимірюваними показниками протягом тривалості дослідження. Означені зміни виявилися значущими та консистентними, свідчачи про ефективність й успішність застосованої програми тренувань. Аналіз показників фізичної підготовки гандболісток підтвердив позитивні зміни у м’язовій силі, витривалості, гнучкості та координації. Порівняльний аналіз прикінцевих значень показників фізичної підготовленості обох груп у педагогічному експерименті засвідчив значущу достовірну різницю за показниками: гандбольний Т-тест (в ЕГ – 12,1± 0,3 с; у КГ – 13± 0,3 раза при t=2,12); кидковий тест (у ЕГ 8,6раза; у КГ – 5,3± 0,6 раза при t=2,73); «Beer-тест» (у ЕГ – 7,4± 0,3 с; у КГ – 5,3± 0,3 с при t=3,89). Висновки. Аналіз показників до та після впровадження програми виявив статистично значущі поліпшення, що свідчить про високу ефективність обраної методології. Позитивна динаміка протягом усього періоду дослідження свідчить про стабільність та тривалість отриманих покращень. Застосування статистичних методів та об’єктивний аналіз показників забезпечують достовірність отриманих результатів. Отже, розроблена та відповідально реалізована програма показує свою суттєвість і практичну важливість у досягненні визначених дослідницьких цілей. Модернізація методик підготовки створює сприятливий контекст для підвищення результативності спортсменів, зробивши їх більш конкурентоспроможними та готовими до викликів у сучасному спорті.
Captive trials of a potential predator exclusion device for kea (Nestor notabilis) burrows and analysis of burrow monitoring footage.
Authors:   , Ireland Matthew
Published: June 2024

Kea (Nestor notabilis) are a declining endemic New Zealand parrot. Most estimates place their current population at around 6,000. This thesis focuses on three aims to inform future kea conservation: 1) Investigating the potential of installing flaps on wild kea burrow entrances to exclude predators, 2) Developing and detailing methods to efficiently process kea burrow monitoring footage, 3) Using the processed data to characterize the activity of kea and their predators at burrows.

For Aim 1, trials were conducted with captive kea to establish whether they could pull open a flap to gain access to a space containing rewards. Captive kea interactions with flaps set to open outwards only were observed and analysed. Two kea were able to pass through already open flaps and pull closed flaps open. However, neither passed through flaps after they themselves pulled them open, which appeared to be due to an aversion to having the flap rest on their back when passing through. These observations suggest that flap designs similar to those used as pet doors are unlikely to be suitable for predator exclusion from wild kea nests. Interactions of predators with a flap in a wetland were also investigated.

For Aim 2, footage obtained over six breeding years at seven nesting locations was provided by the New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC) the Kea Conservation Trust and community groups. This dataset comprised 1,585,044 images. I developed a new approach to streamline image tagging, which grouped images into sessions of animal activity, so that only a single image from each session required manual tagging to identify the species present. This approach resulted in a 97.77% reduction in the number of images needing manual tagging, with a corresponding estimated loss of only 3.29% of the total occurrences of animal activity.

Using this dataset for Aim 3, I found that the most common predator species captured on the monitoring footage were possums (196 sessions) and weka (165 sessions). Activity of weka, rats, stoats and possums increased at the start of kea nesting in July. All predators were largely nocturnal except stoats and cats. Predator visits outside as well as inside burrows were generally short (less than 30 seconds). Stoats in particular rarely stayed longer than this. The majority of burrow predation appears to have been of eggs, with only six of 24 chicks seen in nests likely not to have fledged. Overall nesting success from the 19 burrow seasons of monitoring was low, with an estimated 18 chicks fledging.

The data highlight the need to maintain current efforts to reduce the impact of predators on kea and develop improved methods of protecting kea burrows
On Desire: The politics of sex in women's post-#MeToo literature
Authors:   , Bradbury Alannah
Published: June 2024

This thesis explores the literary work of contemporary women authors in the wake of the #MeToo movement. From its online insurgence in 2017, #MeToo has marked a cultural shift in discourses on women’s sexual injustice, bringing millions of intimate stories and personal narratives on the realities of women’s sexual experiences into the public sphere. Yet #MeToo continues to hold a contested place in contemporary feminist politics, due to its reliance on the carceral system and other punitive efforts to enact social change. While feminists continue to debate what system of consequences serve to redress the sexual exploitation of women, this thesis asks: what becomes of these women’s stories? In the post-#MeToo era, a popular literary landscape that is marked by women authors and their explicit engagement in discourses of women’s sexual desire has emerged. Fuelled by the power of intimate, personal, and individual narratives, contemporary women authors are using literature to explore how women are renegotiating the terms on which they have sex. In an analysis of Three Women (2019) by Lisa Taddeo, Luster (2020) by Raven Leilani, and Acts of Desperation (2021) by Megan Nolan, “On Desire” draws from the feminist sexual politics of Audre Lorde to Amia Srinivasan, to consider how the contemporary literary landscape offers a new form of engagement in the politics of sex in the post-#MeToo era. Each text illustrates the potential of literature to offer richly subjective accounts of women’s sexual experiences, and to add nuance and depth to #MeToo discourses. Paving the way for a new literary contemporary, Taddeo, Leilani, and Nolan write into a rapidly growing interdisciplinary inquiry into #MeToo’s reconsideration of sexual power, agency, pleasure, and consent. Interrogating their stories of individual women’s experiences of sex and sexuality, this thesis considers how literary discourses of desire can remake the political critique of sex in the twenty-first century.
La posverdad de los pronunciamientos del Procurador General del Estado
Authors: Moreta Neira Andrés Sebastián
Published: June 2024

Este artículo académico cuestiona el alcance de la competencia del Procurador General del Estado para absolver consultas jurídicas con carácter vinculante a las instituciones públicas, prevista en el artículo 237 numeral 3 de la Constitución de la República del Ecuador. Esencialmente, supone que dichas absoluciones de consultas, aunque tienen un carácter de obligatoriedad no lo tienen de generalidad.
Sin embargo, el sostener esta posición conlleva enfrentarse a la verdad hegemónica promulgada por un sector de la doctrina e inclusive fallos de la Corte Constitucional, que les ha otorgado ambos caracteres: obligatoriedad y generalidad.
Así, se demuestra cómo las ideas de la verdad hegemónica sobrepasan de ser un mero asunto del Derecho Administrativo relacionado con la competencia de un funcionario público, a romper el orden constitucional ecuatoriano; por lo que se cuestiona, que la Corte Constitucional (aún en su conformación actual) no solo que no lo haya advertido, sino que promulga esta posverdad en sus fallos, al admitir contra estos pronunciamientos acciones públicas de inconstitucionalidad o acciones por incumplimiento.
LITERATURA, LEITURA E FORMAÇÃO DE LEITORES: contribuições dialético-dialógicas frente à formação de professores em literatura
Authors: Ferreira Carlos Eduardo Da Silva
Published: June 2024

Este artigo reflete sobre a constituição dialógica de textos/discursos a partir de uma interface entre os estudos linguísticos e os estudos literários, analisando relações pedagógicas no que toca ao ensino sensibilizatório sobre leitura que se estabelece entre ambas as áreas. Centralizamos discussões sobre leitura e produção discursiva no aspecto em que estas configuram atos sociocomunicativos que lançam gestos de interpretação que operam por meio de ressignificações de conceitos, ideologias e posicionamentos.  A partir de uma questão de um curso de “formação” de professores acerca do trabalho docente sobre leitura, desenvolvemos reflexões sobre atitudes teórico-metodológicas no trabalho do professor com literatura dentro da esfera de circulação do ambiente escolar. Podem os cursos de Letras formar multiplicadores da leitura literária? Como a escola deve lidar com a legitimidade das muitas leituras que o texto literário admite? Para refletirmos sobre ensino de língua, literatura e leitura, trazemos concepções de linguagem advindas nas ópticas bakhtiniana e culioliana.
CONTANDO HISTÓRIAS E FORMANDO LEITORES E ESCRITORES CRÍTICOS E CRIATIVOS
Authors: Mainenti Aparecida Maria Peres , Moraes Jorge Luiz Marques de
Published: June 2024

Este artigo discorre sobre atributos, técnicas e práticas desenvolvidos na Contação de Histórias, que contribuem para o aperfeiçoamento do letramento literário, vinculando-os às abordagens pedagógicas que explorem a capacidade leitora, interpretativa e escritora do público infantil. O referencial teórico do estudo apoiou-se nos pesquisadores Regina Zilberman, para a Literatura Infantil e Rildo Cosson, para Letramento literário. O estudo pretendeu estabelecer relações e vínculos entre os temas citados e traçar estratégias pedagógicas, que visassem ao alcance do letramento literário por intermédio da Contação de Histórias. Observou-se, por conclusão, a intrínseca e bem-sucedida combinação dos elementos, capaz de oferecer possibilidades de formação de sujeitos-leitores e escritores.
 
Palavras-chave: letramento literário; contação de histórias; ensino de literatura
КРИСТАЛЛИЧЕСКАЯ СТРУКТУРА И ТОПОЛОГИЧЕСКИЕ ОСОБЕННОСТИ ДВУХ НОВЫХ ПРОИЗВОДНЫХ ИНДЕНА
Authors: Киреев В.Е. , Банару А.М. , Батаев В.А. , Кононович Д.С. , Воскобойников А.З. , Аксенов С.М.
Published: June 2024

Методом рентгеноструктурного анализа исследованы 7-бромо-5-(трет-бутил)-2-фенил-1H-инден (1) и 6,7-дибромо-2,4-диметил-2,3-дигидро-1H-инден-1-он (2). Обсуждается конформационное строение, колебательный спектр молекул, топология и иерархическая сложность кристаллических структур. Структура 1 слоистая и содержит молекулярные слои (100) топологического типа tts. Структура 2 не содержит протяженных молекулярных ансамблей, но при этом демонстрирует короткие контакты Br...O, соединяющие молекулы в центросимметричный димер.
Türkçenin Yabancı Dil Olarak Öğretiminde Münazara Tekniğinin Kullanımına Yönelik Öğrenci Görüşleri
Authors: Suroğlu Sofu Merve , Demirkol Rabia
Published: June 2024

Bu araştırmada Türkçeyi yabancı dil olarak öğrenen öğrencilerin münazara tekniğinin kullanımına yönelik görüşlerini tespit etmek amaçlanmıştır. Türkçe öğretiminde önemli bir yetkinlik, konuşma becerisi olarak bilinen sözlü iletişimdir. Öğrencilerin derslerde aktif katılımı ve duygularını, düşüncelerini başka bir dilde etkili bir şekilde ifade edebilme becerisi son derece değerlidir. Bu sebeple, öğrenme ortamları öğrencilerin demokratik bir atmosferde tartışabildiği ve birbirlerinden öğrenebildiği şekilde düzenlenmelidir. Öğrencilerin yabancı bir dilde kendilerini etkili bir şekilde ifade etmelerine yardımcı olan tekniklerden biri de münazara tekniğidir. Münazara tekniği, dil kullanıcılarının aktif katılımını teşvik ederken aynı zamanda kültürel farkındalık, eleştirel düşünme, motivasyon, kelime hazinesi ve sosyal beceriler gibi alanlarda da gelişmelerini sağlar. Çalışmanın evreni İstanbul Nişantaşı Üniversitesinde Türkçeyi yabancı dil olarak öğrenen öğrenciler, örneklemi ise B2 düzeyinde Türkçe öğrenen 19 öğrenci olarak belirlenmiştir. Örneklem seçiminde olasılıksız örnekleme metodu kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden odak görüşme kullanılmıştır. Çalışma kapsamında veri toplama aracı olarak yarı-yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılmıştır. Yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formunda altı adet açık uçlu soru bulunmaktadır. Bu sorular araştırmacılar tarafından oluşturulmuş ve üç alan uzmanı tarafından onaylanmıştır. Araştırma kapsamında gerekli etik kurul izinleri ve onam formları alınmıştır. Araştırma, B2 dil düzeyindeki öğrencilerin münazara tekniğini olumlu bir dil geliştirmek, üst bilişsel yeteneklerini artırmak, öz güven kazanmak ve topluluk önünde konuşma becerilerini geliştirmek için etkili bir araç olarak değerlendirdiğini ortaya koymuştur. Öğrenciler tarafından münazaranın dil becerilerini güçlendirdiği, farklı görüşleri anlama ve savunma yeteneklerini geliştirdiği vurgulanmıştır. Çalışmanın Türkçenin yabancı dil olarak öğretiminde münazara tekniğinin kullanımının yaygınlaşmasına katkıda bulunması beklenmektedir.
Kırgız Çocuk Kitaplarının Dilinde Kip Kullanımı
Authors: Aşcı Menşure , Erdil Fatma Nur
Published: June 2024

Günümüzde uygulanan ana dili öğretiminde dil bilgisi, ayrıca bir konu olarak değil, metin içinde cümlelere serpiştirilerek gösterilmektedir. Bu uygulama diğer diller için uygun olabilir ama Türkçe sondan eklemeli bir dil olduğu için, dil bilgisiyle ek ilişkisi birbirine sıkı sıkıya bağlıdır. Bunun için Türkçenin öğretiminde diğer konularla dil bilgisi öğretimi ayrı bir başlık altında ama onlarla eş zamanlı bir şekilde ele alınmalıdır. Türkçenin ana dili öğretiminde zaman kavramı ve kiplerin kurulumu önemlidir. Eylemin zamanı, onun gerçekleşmesi için bir zorunluluktur. Eylemdeki zaman, kip ekleri ile soyut hâlden somut hâle dönüşmektedir. Türkçeyi öğrenenler, dilin temel kurallarını öğrendikten sonra ilk öğrenecekleri konu kiplerin kurulumlarıdır. Bu nedenle, Türkçeyi öğrenen bir kişinin dil bilgisini de doğru ve tam bir şekilde öğrenmesi gerekir. Kırgız dili, genel Türkçenin ses yapısına göre ayak / tooluu, kavim ayrımı bakımından Kıpçak, coğrafi yön itibariyle kuzeydoğu grubuna mensup bir lehçesidir. Her ne kadar kelime hazinesi bakımından Türkiye Türkçesine uzak bir lehçe gibi görünse de, yukarıda izah edilen bütün özellikler Kırgız dili için de geçerlidir. Temelde bu iki Türk lehçesi, kiplerin kurulum mantığı ve dildeki önemi bakımından hemen hemen aynı özelliklere sahiptir. Bu çalışmada, beş ile on yaş arası Kırgız çocuklarına hitaben yazılan kitaplarda kiplerin kullanımı incelenmiştir. İncelemede, en çok hangi haber veya tasarlama kiplerinin kullanıldığı, anlatımda hangi şahsın öne çıktığı ve nedenleri sorgulanmış; kiplerin kullanımında çocukların yaşlarının dikkate alınıp alınmadığı, buna göre basit veya birleşik kiplerin metinlerdeki kullanım sıklığı araştırılmıştır. Sonuçta, bu yaş grubu Kırgız çocukları için bir metin oluşturulması esnasında nelere dikkat edildiğine ve edilmesi gerektiğine değinilmiştir.
İnternet Gazetelerindeki Siyasi Haberlerin 5N1K Kuralı ve Haber Yazma Teknikleri Çerçevesinde İncelenmesi: Hürriyet, Mynet ve Sözcü Örneği
Authors: Begtimur Mehmet Emin
Published: June 2024

Toplumsal hayatın birçok alanını etkileyen ve kökten değiştiren modern teknolojiler iletişim araçlarının özelliklerini, işleyişini, üretim ve tüketim süreçlerini ve özellikle de gazetecilik mesleğinin işleyişi biçimine de derinden etkilemiştir. Yeni iletişim araçları haber kaynağına ulaşılması, haber malzemesinin toplanması ve seçilmesi, yazılması ve hedef kitleye ulaştırılmasını kapsayan tüm haber üretim süreçlerine etki etmiş ve iş yapma biçimlerinde önemli değişikliklerin ortaya çıkmasına sebep olmuştur. Geleneksel gazetelerin özelliklerini taşımakla birlikte yeni birtakım özelliklere sahip olan internet gazetesi yöndeşme özelliği sayesinde aynı haberi aynı platformda farklı formatlarda üretebilmekte ve yayınlayabilmektedir. Bunlara bağlı olarak internet gazeteciliğinde kullanılan haber yazma kuralı ve haber yazma tekniklerinin de bazı değişikliklere uğradığını ifade etmek mümkündür. Araştırmada internet haberciliğinde siyasi haberlerde 5N1K öğelerinden hangilerinin ön plana çıkarıldığını ve hangi tür haber yazma tekniklerinin kullanıldığını ortaya çıkarmak amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaçla Similarweb’in 1 Mart 2024 tarihli raporunda Türkiye’de en çok ziyaret edilen haber siteleri sıralamasında ilk üç sırada yer alan Hürriyet, Mynet ve Sözcü’nün internet gazetelerinden rastgele örneklem yöntemiyle seçilen toplam 60 adet siyasi haber üzerinde içerik analizi yapılmıştır. Veriler söz konusu gazetelerin internet sitelerinden dijital olarak toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde Microsoft Excel programı kullanılmıştır. Yapılan içerik analizi sonucunda, geleneksel gazetelerden farklı olarak, internet gazetelerinde belli başlı haber yazma kuralı ve haber yazma tekniklerinin sıkça tercih edilmekte olduğu saptanmıştır.
Jane Eyre’da Stoacı Felsefenin İzleri
Authors: Çağrı Mutlu Esra
Published: June 2024

Currer Bell mahlasıyla yazdığı Jane Eyre isimli eserinde, Charlotte Brontë’nin kendi yaşamından, varolma durumundan bir şeyler bulmak mümkündür. Üstelik bunlar birçok kadının varolma kaygılarını da ortaya koyan izlekler olduğundan Jane Eyre, Emily Brontë’nin kaleme aldığı Uğultulu Tepeler romanı yanında Brontë kardeşlerin en çok okunan eserlerinden biridir. Kitap boyunca birçok kapatılmaya maruz kalan ve bunlardan kaçma yollarına başvuran Jane Eyre’ı yaptığı seçimler üzerinden takip etme şansına sahip oluruz. Söz konusu seçimler, daha çok akla ya da tutkuya dayalı seçimler arasında gider gelir. Bu seçimler boyunca da Jane’e eşlik eden birçok karakter bulunur. Bu karakterler arasından eseri Stoacı bir okumaya uygun kılan Helen Burns ve St. John bize, Jane’in sahip olduğu doğasının tutkulu ve mantıklı yönlerini uzlaştırma çabasını ve bu çabanın Stoacı felsefedeki hükmümüz altında olanlarla olmayanlar arasında yapılan ayrıma benzediğini gösterir. Pratiğe ve özgür iradeye odaklanan Stoacı felsefe iyi ve kötü arasındaki seçimin kişinin kendisini bağladığını, şeylerin kendilerinde ne mutlak iyi ne de mutlak olarak kötü olarak adlandırılamayacağını ifade eder. Ayrıca farksızlar (adiaphora) kavramı üzerinden de yaşamda önümüze çıkan zorluklara karşı gösterdiğimiz dayanıklılığa veya kayıtsızlığa vurgu yapılır. Dayanıklılık söz konusu olduğunda karşımızda duran karakter Helen Burns’dür. Kayıtsızlık söz konusu olduğunduysa karşımızda St. John durur. Bu bağlamda makale söz konusu karakterlerin Stoacı felsefe üzerinden bir analizini yapmayı ve bu kişilerin Jane’i bir Stoacı olarak okuyup okuyamamamıza ne dereceye kadar katkı sağladıklarını ele almayı amaçlamaktadır.
Perceptions of school management on cyber threats: The case of resource-constrained schools in South Africa
Authors: Magunje Caroline , Chigona Wallace
Published: June 2024

Globally, most countries are realising the importance of cybersecurity in all aspects of life including education. Most African countries, however, have not prioritised cybersecurity especially in education despite the high levels of cyber-criminal activities on the continent. The integration of information communication technologies in curriculum delivery, data management and administrative tasks calls for cybersecurity diligence within a school system. School management, as custodians of various school stakeholders in their administrative and pastoral care responsibilities, have a responsibility towards cybersecurity in schools. Cyber-threats and risks can disrupt regular school operations, negatively affecting the security of learners, educators, administrative staff, parents, and the community at large. Resource-constrained schools can be particularly vulnerable as they generally operate under frugal conditions. There is, however, a paucity of cybersecurity for school leadership in literature. This study, therefore, attempts to answer the question: What are the perceptions of cyber threats among school management in resource-constrained schools? The study employed a qualitative exploratory case study methodology. We collected the data through semi-structured interviews from four schools in the Western Cape and Limpopo provinces. These represent an affluent and a rural province. The data was analysed using thematic analysis based on the Capability Approach. Findings suggest that school managers cybersecurity self-efficacy is low, and their limited cybersecurity knowledge deprives the cybersecurity capabilities of the various stakeholders under their leadership. Their environment does not provide cybersecurity capacity building to boost their confidence as they deal with and address various cybersecurity related matters in their context. The study contributes to cybersecurity in education by highlighting the cybersecurity perceptions of school managers in resource-constrained schools. These findings will pavethe way for initiatives that capacitate cybersecurity knowledge and skills among school managers and cultivate a culture of cyber safety in schools.
Modelling the Impact of Digital Skills on Employment with a Macroeconomic Agent-Based Model
Authors: Giovannoni Dino , Knoesen Evert Philip , Mentz Jan
Published: June 2024

This paper investigates how widespread strategic adoption of digital skills, technology and knowledge by firms would affect employment, inequality and the economy in general. A macroeconomic agent-based model (MABM) was developed to simulate micro-level interactions between economic agents in different markets, giving rise to emergent macroeconomic features. Agents representing individuals in the economy acquire different levels of skills as they progress through an education system. Based on a firm’s level of technological sophistication, it will employ a workforce that aligns with its skills requirements. The simulations show that if firms in the economy adopt higher levels of technology in their operations, higher levels of unemployment may emerge, in particular for the sector of the population with low levels of digital skills. The education system would need to be transformed to provide an inclusive, quality education that is aligned with the current and future needs of industry.
Assessing The Relationship Between Digital Skills and the Educational Sector Labour Market in the Polokwane Local Municipality, South Africa
Authors: Papo Mmakwati , Maluleke Hlozi Gift
Published: June 2024

Our current world is entering a phase of digital revolution, fundamentally altering various aspects of society. Staying abreast of these transformations is crucial for all economies. The internet, the globalising forces, and evolving modes of work and communication present fresh and formidable challenges. The purpose of the study was to assess the effects of socio-economic factors on the interconnection between the digital skills of Mankweng school educators and their positioning within the labour market in the Polokwane Local Municipality, South Africa, whereby the data was drawn from the Limpopo CoLab Training Programme. The study considered data drawn from student teachers under the PGCE programme and (primary and secondary) educators (ICT) from various schools in Mankweng. The study applied a positivist paradigm, thereby it utilised quantitative data analysis through which the data was analysed using statistical packages such as SPSS. Employing the multiple linear regression model, the study identified that socio-economic factors such as, age, education level, teaching experience, access to digital resources and level of income are statistically significant to the study, as they have an influence on the relationship between digital skills and the labour market. The results further indicate that educators between the ages of 25-35, completed the digital literacy course within a period of 5 days and less, whereas older educators (>35) required a period of 2 weeks. The results further indicate that, individuals with higher education level are most likely to adapt easily to the digital era, as most educators with a hons, MSc, and Doctoral degrees have access to digital resources and completed the digital course within a period of 5 days or less. The study further identified that, digital skills such as use of white boards, Microsoft skills (e.g., using Excel Spreadsheets) and use of the internet to assist with classroom activities are the most imperative skills in the apparent digital era, within the educational sector. Furthermore, skills such as, use of computers, mobiles and tablets are categorised as ‘basic skills’ for individuals within the evolving job market. Therefore, the enhancement of digital skills in the labour market improves overall performance and competitiveness, thus establishing comprehensive digital skills training initiatives which will help ensure the workforce remains competitive and adaptable to the digital age’s demands.
An Assessment of Available Access to Technology in KwaZulu-Natal
Authors: Kheswa Enhle Zandile Yvonne , Dlamini Zama
Published: June 2024

The digital transformation of South Africa presents various challenges, including inadequate infrastructure in rural and township areas, high costs of upgrading IT systems, and energy instability. This research paper focuses on evaluating the ICT infrastructure and internet accessibility in the public sector of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and aims to provide insights into the existing ICT infrastructure within KZN's government departments, public facilities, and municipalities, and make recommendations for infrastructure investments and policy improvements. The research methodology involved the collection of survey data from 1737 respondents representing 11 district municipalities in KZN. A mixed-method approach was employed, combining qualitative methods such as literature reviews with quantitative data collection through online surveys. The findings reveal significant disparities in the distribution of ICT infrastructure across KZN's districts. The Ugu and Ilembe districts had the highest number of respondents, while Amajuba, uMgungundlovu, and uThukela had limited participation. The education and health departments were the most represented in terms of institutions. Regarding computer devices and connectivity, approximately 82% of institutions had internet-enabled computers, but 43% lacked internet connectivity and relied on mobile data connections. Network ports were found to be scarce, limiting access to reliable network connectivity. Further-more, IT skills development initiatives were generally lacking, with most institutions not offering any IT training or providing only basic computing skills. These findings highlight the need for substantial improvements in ICT infrastructure and internet accessibility within the KZN public sector. Recommendations are made to address the shortage of equipment, enhance internet access, and expand IT skills development programs. The study's outcomes aim to guide policymakers and investors in making informed decisions regarding ICT infrastructure investments in the province, thereby promoting equitable access and bridging the availability gap.
Digital Readiness in a Digital Revolution: How is community radio responding to digital transformation in the changing broadcast environment of South Africa?
Authors: Fick Reginald
Published: June 2024

New media and innovations in digital technologies have fundamentally changed the way people use media, access information and source entertainment. The purpose of this study is to examine the response to digital changes and innovations in the broadcast environment from the vantage point of the Community radio sector in South Africa. Over the past 30 years, Community radio in South Africa has been a growing and established sector, however, today's digital transformation has brought opportunities and disruption to an ever-changing broadcast landscape.

This thesis is broadly located within the discourse and theoretical framework of community, convergence, the public sphere and the political economy. These theories inform the study on how community radio is responding to the bringing together of different media, increasing audience involvement and listener participation and the utilisation of digital resources across urban and rural-based stations.

This study is aligned with the constructivist paradigm, where the researcher sought to engage in selected real-life situations with four (4) community radio stations located in Kwa-Zulu Natal, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Limpopo. The basis of this research is derived from fieldwork, interaction with community radio staff, management and engagement with sector stakeholders. The case studies were conducted using a mixed methods approach qualitatively over two years (2018-2019). Methods included face-to-face interviews, questionnaires, direct observation and training workshops. The empirical materials draw upon three interconnected areas: production and content creation; social media and audience relations; listening patterns and transmission within the sampled community radio stations.

The study shows there have been substantial changes from traditional broadcasting and analogue technology in production, content creation, audience participation, consumption patterns and dissemination of content. The study concludes digital technologies have altered the relationship between on-air presenters and audience members to include immediacy and interactivity, in anytime and anywhere broadcasting. Evidence collected shows social media and audience participation have elevated audiences from passive listeners to active consumers. Changes in On-air Studios and adapting to digital innovations are gaining traction and reach within the community radio broadcast environment. Although radio transmission and programme consumption have been altered by convergence, it seems that terrestrial broadcasts and listening to radio devices remain the preferred choice by broadcasters and audience members respectively.
O USO DE CIGARRO ELETRÔNICO POR JOVENS: CONSEQUÊNCIAS E PRECAUÇÕES
Authors: Lima João Pedro Farias de , Jales Francisco Leandro Medeiros De Lucena , Amorim Poliana Karla , Santos Jediel Oliveira Dos , Napoleão Thiago Henrique
Published: June 2024

João Pedro Farias de Lima; Francisco Leandro Medeiros de Lucena Jales; Jediel Oliveira dos Santos; Poliana Karla Amorim; Thiago Henrique Napoleão.

O uso de cigarro eletrônico por jovens: Consequência
O Direito, a religião e a dignidade da pessoa humana: necessidade da educação nessa compreensão
Authors: Oliveira Rodrigo Rios Faria de , Ribeiro Marcelo Costa , Silva Rodrigo Menezes
Published: June 2024

O presente trabalho aborda as questões normativas legais contidas em textos religiosos, e suas retomadas e reformulações, ocupando-se das linguagens jurídica e teológica, muitas vezes ininteligível, devido ao formalismo, que provoca um “efeito de desconhecimento” sobre o texto religioso; verifica também as relações entre a ciência do Direito e a linguagem exposta no texto bíblico, por meio de leitura discursiva como fundamento essencial para a discussão acerca da produção de entrega, através das normas legais e teológicas, da dignidade da pessoa humana. Quanto à linguagem, observou-se que tal entendimento presumidamente correto decorre de uma histórica tradição que foi formada ao longo dos tempos. Daí a necessidade de uma plena educação. O objetivo da pesquisa foi realizar uma revisão da literatura sobre a temática. O percurso metodológico utilizou de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, permitindo um “overview” sobre o tema.
Os desafios da enfermagem no diagnóstico e tratamento da sífilis gestacional: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Abreu Daniele Santos , Oliveira Francisco Braz Milanez
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: analisar os desafios da enfermagem no diagnóstico e tratamento da sífilis gestacional mediante. Metodologia:Revisão integrativa de literatura realizada por meio de busca de artigos nas bases de dados BVS, LILACS, MEDLINE e SCIELO a partir dos descritores sífilis, gestacional, sífilis congênita, prevenção e assistência de enfermagem. Resultados:Foram encontrados de acordoscom os descritores 372 artigos, resultando em 08 artigos para análise por meio de revisão de literatura, os artigos selecionados abrangem o papel do enfermeiro e seus desafios no diagnóstico precoce da sífilis gestacional e eficácia no tratamento. Os desafios cruciais são à não adesão do parceiro ao tratamento, fatores sociais e não compreendimento da doença. Conclusão:Os principais desafios da enfermagem no diagnóstico e tratamento da sífilis gestacional são a não realização do pré-natal da gestante e doparceiro na unidade básica de saúde e não entendimento da doença.
Desenvolvimento de transtornos mentais relacionados ao trabalho durante pandemia de covid-19: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Costa Itamara Santos da , Oliveira Francisco Braz Milanez
Published: June 2024

Objetivo:Sintetizar e integrar os resultados de estudos anteriores para fornecer uma visão geral abrangente sobre a prevalência de transtornos mentais associados ao trabalho durante a pandemia de COVID-19 no Brasil. Metodologia:revisão integrativa da literatura realizada nas bases de dados eletrônicos: Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrievel System Online (MEDLINE) e Literatura Latino-americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS). Resultados:foram encontrados329 artigos, dos quais 21 foram para triagem e selecionados 07 que atenderam aos critérios de inclusão e exclusão para análise detalhada. A prevalência de transtornos mentais identificadas no período do estudo foi de ansiedade, depressão, estresse distúrbios do sono, estresse ocupacional, Burnout e estresse pós-traumático. Conclusões:os principais fatores desencadeantes dos transtornos mentais foram: o isolamento e o distanciamento social, o medo da pandemia, as mudanças nas formas convencionais de trabalho e as incertezas em relação ao futuro.
Hipercoagulabilidade e Covid-19: revisão de literatura
Authors: Valadão Analina Furtado , Gomes Bárbara Poggiali , Sousa Isabella Costa de , Givisiez Letícia Mendes , Ferreira Luísa Dias Toledo
Published: June 2024

Introdução:a COVID-19 está associada a coagulopatia devido à ativação desregulada do sistema imunológico e hemostático. Objetivo: compilar informações das alterações na coagulação sanguínea associadas à COVID-19. Método:revisão descritiva a partir de busca na base PubMed, utilizando os termos “coagulação sanguínea”, “fibrinólise” e “testes laboratoriais”, com filtro para estudos clínicos, nos anos de 2019 a 2023. A Coagulopatia Associada à COVID-19 é resultado da lesão endotelial pela invasão direta do SARS-CoV-2, levando a inflamação microvascular e ativação do sistema complemento. A elevação de marcadores como fibrinogênio e D-Dímero refletiu essa hipercoagulabilidade e relacionou com a gravidade da doença. Foram preditores independentes para o TEV na UTI: idade avançada, sexo masculino, doença coronariana, infarto prévio e D-dímero elevado. Conclusão:a COVID-19 associa-se à alta incidência de complicações trombóticas. Os dados apontam os principais parâmetros que se correlacionaram com a gravidade da COVID-19.
Deriving the Average Change in Kinetic Energy of a Galaxy in Non-Relativistic Motion
Authors: Dev Sharma
Published: June 2024

This study presents a novel approach to calculating the average change in kinetic energy of galaxies exhibiting non-relativistic motion. The methodology integrates the dynamics of total observed motion, which encompasses both peculiar and recessive motion, with the gravitational influence of neighboring galaxies. The peculiar motion is quantified through peculiar redshift, while recessive motion is described by Hubble’s Law. The total observed velocity is the sum of these two components. The research derives an expression for the average acceleration of a galaxy based on the change in its total observed redshift wavelength over time. Utilizing Newton’s Second Law of Motion, the average observed force and subsequent work done by this force is calculated. The work done by conservative forces, primarily gravitational forces exerted by neighboring galaxies, is also considered to determine the total work done on the galaxy. Results indicate that the average total observed force causing the motion of a galaxy is a non-conservative force, resulting from the combined effects of non-conservative forces responsible for peculiar and recessive motion. The change in potential energy due to gravitational interactions with neighboring galaxies is accounted for, leading to the formulation of the average change in kinetic energy. The conclusion of the paper provides a comprehensive expression for the average change in kinetic energy of a galaxy, factoring in the mass of the galaxy, the speed of light, the total observed redshift, the change in distance with respect to Earth, and the gravitational constant. This expression is significant for understanding the dynamics of galactic motion and the forces at play in a non-relativistic context.
La reconciliación como un proceso socio-político. Aproximaciones teóricas
Authors: Bueno Cipagauta María Angélica
Published: June 2024

El presente documento plantea un acercamiento teórico al tema de la reconciliación, entendiéndola como un proceso complejo y multidimensional que desde una perspectiva social y política; se puede concebir como una alternativa viable de transformación pacífica del conflicto en sociedades que han sido víctimas de violencia extrema, siendo por ello, su principal objetivo encaminar a dichas sociedades hacia la construcción de futuros escenarios de convivencia entre bandos opuestos por la guerra.
Epigenetics in the Development of Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Frandy-Marlen-Gamiz  , Hannia-Rebeca-Morales  , Yermerahí-Del Rocío-Nevarez  , Brissia-Lazalde
Published: June 2024

Alzheimer's Disease (AD), a cause of dementia, has emerged as a significant public health concern that affects societies worldwide. Statistics of 2021 reveal that there are 55 million reported cases of this disease globally, this disease is characterized by the gradual deterioration of nerve cells in the brain, which inevitably leads to a decline in cognitive abilities. The progression of AD is significantly influenced by genetic factors. Scientific research has helped identify over 40 genetic risk loci that are associated with the disease, giving an idea on the molecular mechanisms behind its development. However, environmental factors and epigenetic modifications, which are changes in gene expression not caused by alterations in the DNA sequence, also play important roles in the disease's development and progression. The current treatment strategies for AD primarily aim to manage the symptoms and slow the rate of cognitive decline, but these treatments are not curative and the disease continues to progress. This underlines the importance of early diagnosis, which can significantly improve the effectiveness of these treatments. Decoding the role of genetics and epigenetics in the development of AD is key to identifying potential therapeutic targets and developing effective treatments. The understanding of these factors will provide valuable insights into the pathophysiology of AD, contributing to advancements in medical research and healthcare strategies aimed at combating the disease.
Treatment of Upper Eyelid Agenesis in a Scottish Fold Cat Using Cauterization and Modified Holtz- Celsus Surgical Technique
Authors: Gürkaş Burak , Karabağlı Murat , Kurt Tuğba
Published: June 2024

A six-month-old, female Scottish fold cat was presented to our Surgery Department of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Istanbul-Cerrahpasa due to complaints of blepharospasm, keratitis and epiphora in right eyes present since birth. In the ocular examination, lacking a part of the palpebra in the right eye and secondary trichiasis were observed. Palpebral defects and secondary trichiasis were repaired using an epilation, cauterization and modified Holtz-Celsus surgical technique. This technique provided a good cosmetic appearance and functional outcome to the patient.
Aday öğretmenlerin yetiştirilmelerinde mentörlük uygulamalarının tarihsel süreci
Authors: Yılmaz Emel , Günbey Melike
Published: June 2024

Mentörlük, mesleki rehberlik ve desteğin sağlanması bakımından aday öğretmenlerin yetiştirilmesinde önemlidir. Aday öğretmenlere uygulanan mentörlüğün onların mesleki gelişimini desteklemesi ve bunun sonucunda öğretimin iyileştirilmesine katkı sağlaması beklenir. Bu araştırmanın amacı Türk eğitim sisteminde aday öğretmen yetiştirme sürecinde aday öğretmenlere sağlanan mentörlük uygulamalarını yasal belgelere dayanarak incelemektir. Nitel araştırma yöntemi ile yürütülen bu araştırmada aday öğretmenlerin yetiştirilmesi sürecini açıklayan kanun, yönetmelik, kılavuz, yönerge ve genelge olmak üzere 1983-2022 yılları arasında yürürlüğe giren 11 yasal belge doküman analizi tekniği ile çözümlenmiştir. Mentörlüğün, aday öğretmenlerin nasıl ve kimin sorumluluğunda yetiştirilmesi, mentör ile aday öğretmen ilişkini anlatan bir süreçten çok tamamlanması gereken uygulamaların sayısal olarak vurgulandığı bir süreç olarak ilk belgelere yansıdığı tespit edilmiştir. İlk belgelerde mentörlüğün teorik kısmına odaklanılırken sonraki belgelerde uygulamada bu sürecin nasıl yürütülmesi gerektiği ile rol ve sorumlulukların kapsamına değinildiği saptanmıştır. Güncel yasal belgelerde, mentörlüğün aday öğretmenlerin yetiştirilmesinde önemli bir yaklaşım olduğu; mentörlerin görevlerinin daha ayrıntılı bir biçimde açıklandığı belirlenmiştir.
The gut-liver axis: ways of maintaining the body’s homeostasis. Historical aspects and the current state of the problem. Literature review
Authors: Babenko O. I. , Kaminskyi V. Y. , Herych P. R. , Stoika I. V. , Ivasyshyn I. M.
Published: June 2024

There are close evolutionary anatomical and functional connections between the intestine and the liver. Whereas the peculiarities of functioning of these organs as components of the digestive system have long been the object of scientific research, their role in maintaining the body’s homeostasis has been studied relatively recently. This especially applies to the immune aspects of the interaction of these organs. The intestinal mucosa performs not only the function of a mechanical barrier, but also provides an immune response to pathogens while maintaining tolerance to one’s own flora, which together prevents the translocation of antigens into the internal environment of the body. In this aspect, the intestinal microbiocenosis is of particular interest, as it plays an important role in maintaining the integrity of the intestinal barrier and reducing bacterial translocation, forming and modulating the activity of the local immune system, and has a regulatory effect on the body’s metabolic processes. A decrease in the barrier function of the intestines leads to the contact of translocated antigens of bacterial origin and other xenobiotics with the structures of adaptive immunity, and through the portal blood flow with the lymphoid structures of the liver, triggers a cascade of inflammatory reactions, and as a result, to the development of pathological processes in the hepatobiliary zone and metabolic disorders. Understanding these processes contributes to the emergence of promising directions in the prevention and treatment of a wide range of pathological conditions, for example, violations of food tolerance, some allergic diseases. The review summarizes historical aspects and modern views on the role of the «intestine‑liver» axis in ensuring the metabolic and immune homeostasis of the body, as well as data on pathological conditions that develop when this axis is disturbed.
Extending the Cluster Approach to Differential Item Functioning in Polytomous Items
Authors: Schoenmakers Martijn , Tijmstra Jesper , Vermunt Jeroen , Bolsinova Maria
Published: June 2024

To objectively compare groups on any latent trait using tests, the absence of differential item functioning (DIF) is crucial. While the importance of DIF has been well-established in research, the question of how to identify DIF-free items is still largely open. The fact that item difficulty is not identified from observations may explain this. Recently, DIF tests utilizing the differences between item difficulties across groups, which are identified, were proposed for the Rasch and 2-parameter logistic models. The current paper aims to extend these approaches to the polytomous case using the partial credit model. Performance of the new approach is assessed using a simulation study, and practical recommendations are made.