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Innovación educativa en la enseñanza matemática en ingeniería: del papel a la simulación computacional
Authors: Hernández García Cristian Dumay , Camarillo Montero Jesús Antonio , Morales Martínez Martha Edith , Cruz Capitaine Roberto
Published: April 2024

This document focuses on educational innovation in the teaching of mathematics in engineering from a methodological point of view, making use of virtual tools as an alternative to increase the high reprobation rates in this area. An overview is shown of how mathematics teaching has changed, from the traditional use of paper and pencil by students and the exposure of the teacher in the classroom, to the simulation and demonstration of phenomena with the use of specialized software. The different theories on educational innovation are summarized to later present a case of analysis on the teaching of differential equations, a subject that maintains a high historical approval rate. For example, mathematical theories known as Laplace are used, as well as the use of Matlab, which is a computational tool widely used in engineering. The results show that regardless of the method used for its analysis, the result is similar, so these tools can be used as part of an innovative teaching-learning process.
The Impact of Macroeconomic Factors on Banking Sector in Pakistan
Authors: Hussain Saddam , Hussain Ibrar , Urooge Saima , Rahman Tanzeel Ur
Published: April 2024

This study is predicated on a range of macroeconomic variable swings that ultimately lead to a decline in Pakistani bank lending practices or performance. These signals, which are the result of macroeconomic variables, have an impact on how financial institutions and the banking industry behave. Positive signals now boost the banking industry, while negative signals eventually lead to subpar lending and performance. Research has also shown that, in comparison to local banks, international banks are more impacted by these signals. The percentage change in bank advances is the dependent variable, while the independent variables are inflation, GDP, money supply, interest rate, and exchange rate. Research indicates that these shocks also contribute to a decrease in the generation of credit by diminishing the creditworthiness of firms or by Destroying bank’s capital.
Indian Attempts to Dominate South Asia Under Modi Implications for Pakistan
Authors: Khan Dalir , Rehman Waqas ur
Published: April 2024

The Research paper attempts to address one central question: what will be the impact of growing Indian domination in South Asia on Pakistan? India has been ambitious and aggressive in its policy in South Asia since its inception. The theory of Offensive Realism by John Mearsheimer is best applicable to the aggressive actions of India. Since Nehru’s era, the foreign policy of India has been guided by the desire to dominate South Asia. The capture of Goa, air defense agreement with USA and request for help from USA after the 1962 Sino- Indian war in stark contrast to non alignment policy are some of examples of his efforts to dominate South Asia. His policy was carried on by Indira Gandhi in more concrete terms. The Indira Doctrine and the peaceful nuclear explosion at Pokhran in 1974 give an insight into her realist policies. Then, Rajiv Gandhi’s bilateral policies towards Pakistan, Nepal, Maldives and Sri lanka were in perfect tune to Indira’s doctrine. Nuclear explosions in 1998 and Indo-US deal in 2005 attested to the realist tendencies in Indian foreign policy. Modi, since the day of his election to the office of Prime Minister, has been hell bent on exercising Indian power in South Asia. He is taking offensive measures to isolate Pakistan in the region. During his tenure, Indian increased influence in Afghanistan, cooperation with Iran, improved relations with South Asian neighbors, except Pakistan and the cancellation of SAARC summit to be held in Islamabad symbolizes his aggressive foreign policy. Stability of South Asia has been tempered owing to India’s offensive actions. Policy options for Pakistan to counter India include: preventing India from limited war, developing Tactical Nuclear Weapons, strengthening relations with neighbors and realizing full potential of CPEC.
An Analysis of Unhappiness and Happiness in the 21st Century A Case Study of Bertrand Russell’s The Conquest of Happiness
Authors: Brohi Faiz Muhammad , Ali Zahid , Ahmad Khursheed
Published: April 2024

This research exhibits the major and different causes and conditions of people’s Unhappiness and Happiness in the light of Bertrand Russell’s views regarding the same topic as expressed by him in his book The Conquest of Happiness. Firstly, the causes which ultimately lead people towards Unhappiness as researched by different researchers are propounded and then their analysis is done through Bertrand Russell’s book. Secondly, the same is done for the causes of Happiness. The existing literature highlights on happiness and unhappiness. This study is an addition to the existing literature how people and their life is seen in twenty-first century. Besides, the cause and effect is analyzed through given research questions regarding theory of happiness and unhappiness. This Research is conducted through qualitative method using textual analysis based on in-depth reading of the original text from the book.
ЖИТЬ “СО ВРЕМЕНЕМ”*, СЛЫШАТЬ СОВРЕМЕННОСТЬ... (к 85-летию Маргариты Рухкян) / To Live “with the Time”, to Hear the Present...
Authors: Aznauryan Sofa
Published: April 2024

The article is dedicated to the 85th anniversary of Margarita Ashot Rukhkyan, an honored Armenian musicologist, leading researcher at the Music Department of the Art Institute of the RA Academy of Arts, Honored artist of the RA. Doctor of Arts. The article comprehensively reveals the the musicologist's creative mind, temperament and her bright personality. It includes interesting quotes by famous composers and musicians. Margarit Rukhkyan s and Aram Khachatryans collaboration is quite noteworthy. During her post-graduate studies in Moscow (1965-1969), she attended the great composer's courses in the professional class, which resulted in the creation of the musicologist's work "My Students are My Second Life". Presenting the rich path of musicologist Margarita Rukhkyan, more than 1000 articles on concerts, important musical events, recognized state music groups published by her, monographs dedicated to the During her post-graduate studies in Moscow (1965-1969), she attended the great composer's life and work of composers (the latest one is about composer Edward Hayrapetyan), the author correctly and accurately characterizes the role and value of the famous musicologist in the Armenian musical life of the second half of the 20th century, considering it as a mirror of the history of Armenian art of our time.
Opinie uczestników na temat funkcjonowania Pracowniczych Planów Kapitałowych w Polsce
Authors: Garbiec Roman
Published: April 2024

Wiedza Polaków o nowym systemie emerytalnym jest znikoma. Niewiele osób zdaje sobie sprawę, że emerytury publiczne będą na poziomie nie zabezpieczającym przeżycia osobom starszym. Podejmowane od 2004 roku działania modernizacyjne w tym systemie  także istotnie nie zmieniają stanu wiedzy na ten temat. Kolejna decyzja  o wprowadzeniu w Polsce Pracowniczych Planów Kapitałowych (PPK), będącego  elementem III filaru emerytalnego, nie poprawiła  wiedzy społeczeństwa w tym zakresie.
Niniejszy artykuł prezentuje  opinie uczestników (pracowników) na temat funkcjonowania PPK, gdzie podstawą ich sprecyzowania   było badanie ankietowe przeprowadzone  wśród  821 pracowników, którzy  podjęli decyzje o uczestniczeniu w planie.
Jak wynika z przeprowadzonego badania uczestników PPK, propozycja ta spotyka się z ambiwalentnym przyjęciem, ze względu na błędy w propagowaniu zachęt do przystąpienia i dostrzegane przez respondentów wady  wprowadzonego rozwiązania.
Słowa kluczowe: Pracowniczy Plan Kapitałowy (PPK), trzeci filar emerytalny, uczestnicy Pracowniczego Planu Kapitałowego, wady i zalety PPK.
Assessment of physical chemical parameters of cashew apples from selected cashew varieties grown in Tanzania
Authors:   , Msoka Regina
Published: April 2024

Cashew apple fruits are deserted by majority of cashew nuts producers despite of being rich in useful nutrients namely vitamins, minerals and sugar. This study was carried out to determine the physico-chemical parameters of five cashew apple varieties from Mtwara and Lindi regions in south-eastern part and Coast region in eastern part of Tanzania. Cashew apple varieties named Brazilian dwarf (B.D), Anacardium Ceylon 4 (AC4), Anacardium Ceylon 10 (AC10), Anacardium Zanzibar 2 (AZA2) and Anacardium Zanzibar 17 (AZA17) were selected and analysed for vitamin C, carotenoids, total sugar, total phenolic content (TPC), minerals, pH, total soluble solids (TSS) and total titratable acidity (TTA) using standard methods and procedures. Significant difference (p < 0.05) was observed in vitamin C, total sugar, TPC, TSS and TTA between the five varieties and sites with the content ranging from; vitamin C (253.09 - 348.54 mg/100 ml), total sugar (88.7 – 219.4 g/L), TPC (1066.55 – 2886.67 mg/L GAE), TSS (14.94 - 20.36 °Brix) and TTA (0.18 - 0.72%). Other parameters, pH and carotenoids differed significantly between varieties (p < 0.001) but there was no significant difference observed between sites. Minerals (Ca2+, K+ , Mg2+, Na+ , P3˗ , Fe2+ , Zn2+ and Cu2+) content differed significantly between varieties and sites (p < 0.05), except for calcium, magnesium and sodium. In Chambezi- Bagamoyo site, varieties differed significantly in all the parameters analysed except for vitamin C, pH, total soluble solids and all the minerals analysed except Ca2+ . These results have availed the potential nutritional value of locally available cashew apple fruits to food and nutrition security if well promoted for utilization.
IS-86 Colorado Mineral and Energy Industry Activities 2022-2023
Authors:   Colorado Geological Survey, O'Keeffe Michael
Published: April 2024

The Colorado Geological Survey (CGS) estimates the total value of 2022 mineral and energy fuels production in Colorado to be $30.53 billion, a ~49% increase from the 2021 estimate of $20.51 billion mainly due to higher average prices for oil and natural gas. In 2022, the top commodities produced in terms of production value include: oil, natural gas, coal, molybdenum, gold, sand and gravel, cement, industrial gases (carbon dioxide), and crushed rock. Oil and natural gas production accounted for ~90% of Colorado’s total mineral and energy production value in 2022.
Os processos educativos em dança e as práticas pedagógicas:
Authors: Aparecida dos Santos Noronha Alexandra , Luiz Zanetti Fernando
Published: April 2024

Este artigo pretende apresentar os resultados de uma cartografia da dança no contexto escolar. Objetiva-se problematizar as práticas pedagógicas no ensino de dança em três escolas públicas da rede municipal de Betim/MG nos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental, adotando como referencial principal as reflexões dos filósofos Michel Foucault (1998) e Gilles Deleuze (2007). O método cartográfico é utilizado por meio do diário de bordo com as experimentações de uma artista-docente-cartógrafa no período compreendido entre 2017 e 2019, bem como realiza-se a análise de um arquivo de periódicos acadêmicos com qualificação CAPES A1 e A2, nas áreas das Artes, da Educação e da Educação Física. Nessa cartografia foi possível identificar que o modo como se ensina dança corrobora para uma mecanização e uma pedagogização do ensino de dança e a formação de corpos dóceis.
Ensaios para pensar a formação docente em dança (e demais licenciaturas)
Authors: De Souza Almeida Fernanda
Published: April 2024

O presente texto possui o intuito de compartilhar o resultado de algumas reflexões derivadas de recorrentes comentários e questionamentos que proveram dos/as docentes de Dança em formação inicial e/ou continuada com os quais a autora lidou profissionalmente nos diversos espaços educativos em que atuou ao longo dos anos. Com carascterística de ensaio, a proposta é a de abordar aspectos, dilemas e polêmicas mais gerais sobre a docência, agrupadas em 8 categorias, redigidas em formato de perguntas. Sem o objetivo de apontar respostas acabadas e fechadas, elencou-se algumas considerações a partir de experiências advindas do “chão da escola”, em diálogo com autoras/es específicos, de modo a favorecer debates mais abertos sobre entendimentos e desentendimentos em torno da profissão docente, especialmente, no campo da Dança na Educação Básica, com a potência de se expandir às demais licenciaturas.
Ballets Russes y blackface
Authors: Järvinen Hanna
Published: April 2024

Traducción del artículo originalmente publicado en inglés: Järvinen, H. (2020). Ballets Russes and Blackface. Dance Research Journal, 52(3), 76-96. doi:10.1017/S0149767720000352
Aulas de Laboratório de Balé Clássico na graduação em dança da UFPel: experiências no modo remoto em 2021/1
Authors: Llopart Castro Daniela , Recuero Rebs Rebeca , Campos da Motta Santos Eleonora , Ferreira de Souza Daniela
Published: April 2024

Este texto se configura como um relato de experiência sobre a reorganização da disciplina Laboratório de Balé Clássico, do curso de Dança Licenciatura da UFPEL, para o modo remoto, durante a pandemia do COVID-19. Por ser uma disciplina eminentemente prática, foi necessário um planejamento rigoroso, envolvendo diversos aspectos a serem considerados. O preparo das aulas aconteceu de maneira a não perder a lógica do ensino e, ao mesmo tempo, evitar compreensões incorretas dos movimentos. Foram construídos tutoriais em vídeo para auxiliar na execução dos passos, ajustada a tecnologia a ser utilizada durante as aulas online e solicitada a entrega de tarefas semanais, em forma de vídeos. A experiência mostrou que foi possível redimensionar a oferta de uma disciplina prática para a exigência do contexto remoto. A vontade de achar formas desta oferta acontecer foi fundamental para assumirmos o desafio de desacomodar-se e lidar com a incerteza dos resultados.
Uma dança chamada lembrança: reflexões sobre prática artística autobiográfica a partir de uma memória traumática
Authors: Vainer Laura , Ribeiro Felipe
Published: April 2024

Há quatro anos observo, conceitualmente, o funcionamento de uma performance chamada lembrança, dançada por mim entre 2018-2019. Meu intuito é pensar interseções entre práticas feministas e políticas de cuidado em ambientes onde o estudo da dança acontece. Neste artigo apresento reflexões autobiográficas sobre uma memória traumática que aponta para situações constrangedoras vividas em contexto de formação em dança. Lido com o trauma como matéria sensível e não como um conceito. Neste sentido, o texto é um exercício de memória em dança que performa lembrar de uma dança onde o cuidado se faz a partir do toque entre os corpos. Ganha destaque o conceito de “marcas”, conforme apresentado por Suely Rolnik (1993), e a percepção da fragilidade como disposição para tocar e ser tocada. Para fragilizar, potencialmente, um desejo ligado ao ideal de sujeito moderno que se espelha na figura da bailarina clássica, experimento nomear-me como “(não) bailarina” para diferenciar a dança que a lembrança me faz conhecer, de uma outra, vivida durante minha formação inicial.
Ensino, pesquisa e gestão: a dança na encruzilhada de saberes
Authors: Galvão Maria Inês
Published: April 2024

Em minha trajetória acadêmica, venho trilhando caminhos de investigação sobre o corpo cênico, a preparação corporal e formas de escritas performativas relacionadas aos estudos somáticos em dança. Atravessada pelas experiências práticas que dialogam com ideias de artistas brasileiras, em especial Dudude Herrmann, Verônica Fabrini e Eleonora Fabião, meu interesse tem se voltado para a noção do estado de presença e disponibilidade do corpo na produção de sentido em dança. Tenho priorizado em minhas pesquisas artísticas e nas minhas relações de trabalho a potência da linguagem corporal, o autoconhecimento e o amor a partir da noção de encontro e de rede de afetos. Todas as ações que venho desenvolvendo ao longo de minha trajetória na UFRJ, coordenando grupos de pesquisa, conduzindo aulas e exercendo funções em cargos de coordenação, me conduziram ao entendimento de uma concepção holística do corpo em relação fluida de afecção com pessoas e contextos no espaço e no tempo. As inquietações que trago nesse artigo surgiram durante a leitura do livro “tudo sobre o amor” de bell hooks (2021) e das reflexões sobre minhas práticas vinculadas as formas de trabalhar o corpo para realizar o movimento em estado de atenção e presença integrado ao ambiente, ao encontro afetivo com as pessoas e aos demais elementos e materialidades. Integrando a essa escrita, a experiência de uma demonstração artística, tenho como objetivo discutir o encontro e o amor como base de possíveis metodologias na criação de relações em dança.
Listado de verificación de administración medicación quimioterápica en unidades de hospitalización. Mejora de la seguridad
Authors: Ortiz Molina Silvia , Gazulla Tomás Miriam , García Gallardo Patricia
Published: April 2024

Objetivo principal: Elaboración e implantación de un listado de verificación de seguridad para mejorar el proceso de administración de quimioterapia intravenosa. Metodología: Revisión narrativa de la literatura, así como la planificación y dirección de las tareas y recursos para el desarrollo e implementación del listado de verificación. Resultados principales: Elaboración y diseño de check-list de administración de medicación quimioterápica, así como su implantación en unidades de hospitalización disminuyendo los eventos adversos detectados durante la administración de medicación quimioterápica. Conclusión principal: La implantación de medidas de seguridad como la implantación de un listado de verificación o check-list minimizará el número y gravedad de eventos adversos contribuyendo al desarrollo de una conciencia de seguridad dentro de las organizaciones y favoreciendo una implicación activa de los pacientes en su proceso.
Към старобългарските първични междуметия
Authors: Славова Татяна
Published: April 2024

The article explores the primary interjections ѡ/о, ѡле/оле, охъ/ ѡхъ, оухъ, оува/оуа, оувы in the works by Bulgarian men of letters from the end of the 9th to the beginning of the 12th century, including those that have been preserved in later Slavic copies. Their reconstructed protographs provide additional, and, at times, totally new material, which helps to further illuminate and explain the problem. A special focus is put on those primary interjections which also function as particles in the earliest literature such as: воле, о веле, еи, сѣ, се, есе. The interjections are analyzed in view of their semantic function (emotional-expressive, emotional-cognitive, directive, and polyfunctional), as well as etymology, Greek correspondences, and distribution in written monuments in view of genre and stylistics.
The periodic soliton solutions for a nonlocal nonlinear Schrödinger equation with higher-order dispersion
Authors:   College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China, YAN WANG , YANG-YANG XI ,   College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
Published: April 2024

A nonlocal nonlinear Schr¨odinger (NNLS) equation with fourth-order
dispersion and cubic-quintic nonlinearities has been studied analytically and numeri-
cally. Under the constraint conditions, auxiliary functions are introduced, and explicit
one- and two-soliton solutions are obtained by the Hirota bilinear method. Accord-
ing to the solutions, the propagation dynamics of soliton pulses are investigated. The
influences of different parameters on the dynamics of one- and two-soliton solutions
have been analyzed. The results show that the two-soliton solution exhibits diverse dy-
namic characteristics under the suitable parameter selections. In addition, the stability
of one- and two-soliton solutions against the constraint conditions deviations and under
the initial perturbations are also studied numerically.
Simultaneous numerical inversion of space-dependent initial condition and source term in multi-order time-fractional diffusion models
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences University of Nouakchott Al Aasriya, Nouakchott,
Mauritania, H. OULD SIDI , M. BABATIN ,   Department of Mathematics and Statistics, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic
University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia, M. ALOSAIMI ,   Department of Mathematics and Statistics, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif
21944, Saudi Arabia, A. S. HENDY ,   Computational Mathematics and Computer Science, Institute of Natural Sciences and Mathematics,
Ural Federal University, 19 Mira St., Yekaterinburg 620002, Russia, M. A. ZAKY ,   Department of Mathematics and Statistics, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic
University (IMSIU), Riyadh 11432, Saudi Arabia
Published: April 2024

This article deals with a simultaneous reconstruction of unknown
initial conditions and space-dependent source function in multi-order time-fractional
diffusion problems. We discuss the existence and uniqueness of the direct problem.
The problem is presented as a regularized optimization problem and converted into a
variational problem. The existence of the minimizer for the optimization problem is
demonstrated. For the numerical part, a modified Levenberg-Marquardt regularization
approach is constructed to identify the initial condition and source function. Several
numerical examples in one and two dimensions are employed to test the performance
of the identification technique.
Highlighting the effects of gamma irradiation of the brain through non-conventional X-ray imaging
Authors:   Accent Pro 2000 S.R.L., 25A, Marasesti str. 077125 Magurele, Romania, MIHAI IOVEA , MARIAN NEAGU ,   Accent Pro 2000 S.R.L., 25A, Marasesti str. 077125 Magurele, Romania, EDWARD HERMANN ,   Accent Pro 2000 S.R.L., 25A, Marasesti str. 077125 Magurele, Romania, MONICA MIREA ,   Accent Pro 2000 S.R.L., 25A, Marasesti str. 077125 Magurele, Romania, COSMIN MUSTACIOSU ,   Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Department of Life and
Environmental Physics, 30, Reactorului str., 077125 Magurele (Ilfov), Romania, ROBERTA STOICA ,   Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Department of Life and
Environmental Physics, 30, Reactorului str., 077125 Magurele (Ilfov), Romania, MINA RAILEANU ,   Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Department of Life and
Environmental Physics, 30, Reactorului str., 077125 Magurele (Ilfov), Romania, DANIEL NEGUT ,   Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Department of Life and
Environmental Physics, 30, Reactorului str., 077125 Magurele (Ilfov), Romania, OCTAVIAN G. DULIU ,   1. Accent Pro 2000 S.R.L., 25A, Marasesti str. 077125 Magurele, Romania
2. University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, Department of Structure of Matter, Earth and
Atmospheric Physics, Astrophysics, 405, Atomistilor str. 077125 Magurele (Ilfov), Romania, MIHAI RADU ,   "Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Department of Life and Environmental Physics, 30, Reactorului str., 077125 Magurele (Ilfov), Romania
Published: April 2024

Whole brain irradiation is largely used as an alternative radiotherapy
of brain tumors that cannot be eliminated by surgery so the effects of ionizing radiation
on brain healthy tissue represents an important research domain. The aim of this study is
to evaluate the irradiation effects on in vitro brain tissue spheroids models as well as the
whole mouse brain using standard cellular biology assays and a multi-energy X-ray
imaging technique. The spheroids irradiated with gamma rays (dose between 0–30 Gy)
and treated with biocompatible nanoparticles consisting of concentrations between
0–100 μM proved to be morphologically stable and with a high radio-resistance. The
reactive oxygen species concentration and the γ-H2AX foci number increase with the
irradiation dose, as expected. The X-ray imaging with dual-energy technique method
proposed here was able to differentiate between irradiated and control samples (whole
brain). Concluding, our results proved the expected effects of ionizing radiation on brain
tissue. The dual-energy X-ray imaging method tested here appears as a promising
method for characterizing the ionizing radiation effects on the whole brain level.
Teaching Biophysics II. Biophysical approach of transport through cellular membranes
Authors:   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, Department of Electricity, Solid-State Physics and
Biophysics, 405 Atomistilor Street, PO Box MG-11, Bucharest-Magurele, 077125, Romania, AUREL I. POPESCU , CLAUDIA G. CHILOM ,   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, Department of Electricity, Solid-State Physics and
Biophysics, 405 Atomistilor Street, PO Box MG-11, Bucharest-Magurele, 077125, Romania
Published: April 2024

Cellular metabolism implies a permanent transport through membranes
of a great diversity of particles (e.g., ions, molecules, macromolecules, protein vesicles,
etc.) in and out of the cells. The transport phenomena can be classified as passive (down
the concentration gradients, driven solely by thermal agitation) or active (against the
concentration gradients, driven by an energy supply) and selective (i.e., through specific
pathways) or nonselective through membrane lipid bilayers. This paper will describe in
an accessible manner all the types of membrane transport from a biophysical point of view
along with their crucial roles in normal cellular functioning. This paper is the successor of
a previous work (A. I. Popescu, C. G. Chilom, Rom. Rep. Phys. 75, 605 (2023), Ref. [1])
in a series aiming to disseminate Biophysics in an accessible manner.
A critical review of the photovoltaic effect teaching in high-school
Authors:   1. University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, Atomiștilor Street 405, 077125 Măgurele, Romania
2. “Alexandru Vlahuță” Theoretical College, Scoala Floreasca street 5, 011641, Bucharest, Romania, CORINA RADU , OVIDIU TOMA ,   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, Atomiștilor Street 405, 077125 Măgurele, Romania, IULIA ANTOHE ,   National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics (INFLPR), Atomiștilor Street 409,
077125 Măgurele, Ilfov, Romania, CRISTINA MIRON ,   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, Atomiștilor Street 405, 077125 Măgurele, Romania, ȘTEFAN ANTOHE ,   1. University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, Atomiștilor Street 405, 077125 Măgurele, Romania
2. Academy of Romanian Scientists (AOSR), Ilfov Street 3, 050045 Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2024

As technology continues to evolve, it is becoming of increasing
importance for high school students to have a very strong foundation in physics, which
would provide them with a fundamental understanding of how the physical world works.
An integrated curriculum that blends physics with engineering can provide students with
a deeper understanding of complex topics, which is critical to many emerging technologies,
including renewable energy technologies such as photovoltaic cells.
In this article are reviewed surveys testing interest in higher complexity high
school physics courses, that were conducted among high school students and graduates
from technological universities, and also, are reviewed approaches of high school
physics courses on photovoltaic cells as renewable, sustainable energy sources,
essential to combat climate change.
The Action of Ciprofloxacin on Bacterial Infection caused by Staphylococcus epidermidis on Wounds
Authors: Saleh M.K. , Suood A.M. , Mahdi I.N.
Published: April 2024

Staphylococcus epidermidis is a member of the skin microflora that can develop in hospitals and become a pathogen, especially in immunocompromised patients. Although it has fewer exoenzymes and virulence factors than Staphylococcus aureus, it occasionally causes infection. This study aimed to study the effect of S. epidermidis on induced hamster wound healing and compare it with ciprofloxacin antibiotics used to treat pathogen bacteria, in addition to studying physiological and some immunological parameters. S. epidermidis isolates were taken from Tikrit Teaching Hospital and identified using a VITEK 2 compact system. Hamsters were obtained and kept under typical conditions at the veterinary college and divided into third groups during each stage of the study. Briefly, the induced wounds without contaminated bacteria healed more slowly than those in the contaminated group. The therapy group achieved good outcomes, with wounds healing rapidly. Hematological data showed constant white blood cells (WBCs) in G1, whereas G2 raised WBCs, indicating the presence of pathogen bacteria. The treatment group's WBCs dropped, and red blood cell (RBC) levels remained almost unchanged. Hemoglobin levels improved to normal in the G3, and platelet levels remained stable in the treated group. C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were stable in animals with wounds but increased in contaminated wounds. Medically treated wounds had lower CRP levels. Kidney and liver health indices remained unchanged, and immunoglobulin levels remained within the normal range. The results conclude that pathogen bacteria affect the healing rate of induced wounds, which take longer to cure compared with therapy and non-therapy wounds.
Stories of Afghanistan Beyond the War: Visual Mobile Communication Via @everydayafg on Instagram
Authors: Veloso da Silva Admilson , Muratalieva Aizhamal
Published: April 2024

Afghanistan has been depicted in traditional Western media as a violent place due to wars and conflicts, but visual mobile social media, such as Instagram, may contribute to changing its depiction by diversifying the content and narratives. Hence, this paper analyses how Afghanistan is presented by collective photographers on @everydayafg, based on three aspects: what/who is visually depicted, what actions/issues are discussed, and what associations are made in the posts. Applying netnography and content analysis, we systematically sampled and coded the first monthly photo since the account creation (2014/2021, N = 76). Results demonstrate that @everydayafg deviates from representations of violence in at least three ways: 1) depicting Afghanistan with human agents; 2) covering more favourable and uplifting topics, as for tourist destinations; and 3) associating the country with a “place of living” and with its “cultural richness”. However, some narratives still raise significant issues, such as human rights and labour conditions in the region. Hence, Instagram is used to challenge prevalent perspectives in the media while generating awareness of relevant local problems.
Pötyögő tipegők – Hol és hogyan használják a kisgyermekek a mobileszközöket?
Authors: Sebestény Judit
Published: April 2024

Recenzió Bjørn Nansen Young children and mobile media: Producing digital dexterity c. könyvéről.
Sustainable Solutions: Holistic Strategies For Electric Vehicle Adoption And Transportation Sustainability
Authors: Vinay Kumar , Yogita Sharma , Priyanka Chadha
Published: April 2024

This research provides a thorough examination of marketing techniques in the electric vehicle (EV) business, utilizing several bibliometric indicators, trends in author productivity, and country-specific data. The data reveals an apparent rise in research focus and the influence of citations around the year 2020, followed by a subsequent decrease in future years. It also examines the specific effects of different sources, highlighting the significant influence of scholarly journals like the "Journal of Power Sources" and "Sustainability (Switzerland)" in shaping discussions around electric vehicle marketing. The analysis of commonly appearing terms and networks of word associations uncovers essential research topics like marketing tactics, sustainability, business trends, and consumer conduct. Our report provides useful insights into the changing landscape of EV market research and suggests future directions for both scholars and practitioners. Our goal is to provide a clear guide for understanding and navigating the complex world of EV marketing. We emphasize the importance of considering multiple disciplines and recommend comprehensive tactics to promote the adoption of EVs and develop sustainable transportation solutions.
Menschenrecht auf Klimaschutz als „lebensrettende Behandlung“?
Authors: Wegener Bernhard
Published: April 2024

Manuela Niehaus verteidigt die menschenrechtsgestützte Klimarechtsprechung – insbesondere des EGMR – gegen meine Kritik. Es handele sich nicht um „Globuli für Umweltjuristen“, sondern um ein potentiell lebensrettendes Medikament, das – im Zusammenspiel mit anderen Mitteln – einen wesentlichen Beitrag zum Klimaschutz leisten könne. Das sehen sicher viele ähnlich und darum bin ich dankbar für Niehaus Argumente und für ihren sanften Spott. Ihr Spott trifft mich zu Recht, ihre Argumente aber überzeugen mich nur sehr teilweise.
KHẢO SÁT TÌNH HÌNH KHÁNG KHÁNG SINH CỦA ACINETOBACTER SPP. VÀ PSEUDOMONAS SPP. TẠI BỆNH VIỆN ĐA KHOA TỈNH NINH THUẬN NĂM 2023
Authors: Nguyễn Vĩnh Nghi , Lê Huy Thạch , Nguyễn Quang Trung , Nguyễn Huỳnh Như Ý , Trương Văn Hội
Published: April 2024

Đặt vấn đề: Acinetobacter spp., Pseudomonas spp. là những vi khuẩn có kháng kháng sinh cao và là nguyên nhân hàng đầu gây ra các nhiễm khuẩn bệnh viện.Mục tiêu: Đánh giá kháng kháng sinh của Acinetobacter spp. và Pseudomonas spp. phân lập được từ các bệnh phẩm trong năm 2023 tại Bệnh viện đa khoa tỉnh Ninh Thuận.Đối tượng và phương pháp: Mô tả cắt ngang có phân tích. Lấy 109 mẫu nuôi cấy có các chủng vi khuẩn Acinetobacter spp., Pseudomonas spp. phân lập được tại Bệnh viện Đa khoa tỉnh Ninh Thuận từ ngày 01/10/2022 đến ngày 30/9/2023.Kết quả và kết luận: Bệnh phẩm phân lập được Acinetobacter spp. nhiều nhất là: Đờm (70,4%), và Pseudomonas spp. là: Đờm (27,3%). Acinetobacter spp. phân lập được ở nam giới là 66,3%, ở nữ giới là 33,7% và Pseudomonas spp. phân lập được ở nam giới là 72,7%, ở nữ giới là 27,3%; số lượng người ở các độ tuổi có Acinetobacter spp. phân lập được nhiều nhất ở độ tuổi 50 đến 70 (40,8%) và Pseudomonas spp. phân lập được nhiều nhất ở độ tuổi từ 30 đến 49 (36,4%). Acinetobacter spp. thể hiện tính kháng thuốc cao hơn Pseudomonas spp. Các kháng sinh như ceftriaxon, ceftazidim, cefepim, gentamicin, ciprofloxacin đềubị kháng lên tới hơn 80%. Tỷ lệ kháng imipenem và meropenem gần nhau tương đương khoảng 70%. Phát hiện một số chủng kháng colistin. Pseudomonas spp. còn khá nhạy với cefepim, ciprofloxacin, meropenem, amikacin, ceftazidim với tỷ lệ lần lượt: 85,7%; 77,8%; 72,8%, 71,4%.
THỰC TRẠNG SUY DINH DƯỠNG Ở TRẺ BIẾNG ĂN DƯỚI 5 TUỔI TẠI BỆNH VIỆN ĐA KHOA ĐỨC GIANG NĂM 2023
Authors: Ngô Thị Hiếu Minh , Trần Thanh Dương
Published: April 2024

Mục tiêu: Mô tả thực trạng suy dinh dưỡng ở trẻ biếng ăn tại Bệnh viện đa khoa Đức Giang.Đối tượng và phương pháp: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang có phân tích 150 trẻ suy dinh dưỡng tại Bệnh viện đa khoa Đức Giang.Kết quả: Tỷ lệ suy dinh dưỡng ở trẻ nhẹ cân là 44,7%, thấp còi 38,3% và gầy còm chiếm 17,0%. Có sự khác biệt có ý nghĩa thống kê giữa mức độ suy dinh dưỡng và các thể suy dinh dưỡng (p < 0,05). Có 94 trẻ biếng ăn. Trong đó. biếng ăn mức độ nhẹ (39,4%) và mức độ vừa (45,7%), biếng ăn mức độ nặng (14,9%).Biến ăn gặp ở trẻ có độ tuổi ≥ 12 tháng (100%) và ở nam (64,9%) cao hơn ở nữ (35,1%). Tỷ lệ các thể suy dinh dưỡng nhẹ cân là 44,7%, thấp còi 38,3% và gầy còm chiếm 17,0%.Kết luận: Trẻ suy dinh dưỡng có tỷ lệ biếng ăn cao (62,7%), có sự khác biệt biếng ăn theo độ tuổi, giới tính và các thể dinh dưỡng (p < 0,05).
MỐI LIÊN QUAN GIỮA HbA1c VÀ NGUY CƠ NHIỄM KHUẨN HÔ HẤP LIÊN QUAN ĐẾN THỞ MÁY
Authors: Vũ Quốc Đạt , Nguyễn Thúy Hằng
Published: April 2024

Đặt vấn đề: Nhiễm khuẩn hô hấp liên quan đến thở máy (VARI) là phổ biến ở khoa hồi sức tích cực (ICU). Nghiên cứu về mối liên quan giữa đái tháo đường và VARI còn ít và không thống nhất.Mục tiêu: So sánh đặc điểm lâm sàng và khảo sát mối liên quan giữa các nhóm HbA1c và nguy cơ mắc VARI.Phương pháp: Nghiên cứu mô tả hồi cứu sử dụng số liệu thứ cấp gồm 562 bệnh nhân chia làm 3 nhóm HbA1c (< 5,7%, 5,7 - 6,4%, ≥ 6,5%), theo dõi sự xuất hiện VARI trong 90 ngày.Kết quả: Nhóm HbA1c ≥ 6,5% có tuổi, tỷ lệ đặt catheter động mạch, chỉ số Charlson và APACHEII cao hơn các nhóm HbA1c < 6,5%. Thời gian nằm ICU đến khi xuất hiện đợt VARI đầu tiên giữa 3 nhóm khác biệt không có ý nghĩa thống kê (P = 0,0603). Nguy cơ mắc VARI ở nhóm HbA1c 5,7 - 6,4% (aHR = 0,88) và ≥ 6,5% (aHR = 0,88) so với nhóm HbA1c < 5,7% khác biệt không có ý nghĩa thống kê (p > 0,05).Kết luận: Chúng tôi không tìm thấy mối liên quan giữa HbA1c và VARI.
PENGARUH DUKUNGAN SOSIAL DAN SCHOOL WELL-BEING TERHADAP MOTIVASI BERPRESTASI SISWA
Authors: Felipus Indrawati , Amseke Fredericksen Victoranto
Published: April 2024

Achievement motivation is an important need for students to achieve success in learning. The role of teachers, peers and parents is needed as factors of social support and school well-being as students' perceptions of a positive psychological school environment are very important to support an effective learning process in the classroom. The aim of this research is to determine the influence of social support and school well-being on students' achievement motivation at Fatuleu Tengah State High School. The method in this research is quantitative. The data collection tool uses a questionnaire. Participants in this research were 53 class XI students at Fatuleu Tengah State High School. The data analysis technique uses multiple regression analysis. The results of this research show that there is a positive and significant influence of social support and school well-being on the achievement motivation of class students amounted to 97.9% and the remaining 2.1% was explained by other variables
ВЕКТОРИ СУПРОВОДУ ВЧИТЕЛІВ МИСТЕЦЬКОЇ ОСВІТНЬОЇ ГАЛУЗІ В УМОВАХ НЕПЕРЕРВНОЇ ОСВІТИ
Authors: Шатайло Наталія Вікторівна , Дерябіна Світлана Василівна
Published: April 2024

В статті окреслено вектори супроводу вчителів мистецької освітньої галузі з питань організації компетентнісно-розвивального освітнього процесу в ЗЗСО, що обумовлено реформуванням базової середньої освіти. Висвітлено проєктування та моделювання освітнього процесу курсів підвищення кваліфікації із застосуванням сучасного інструментарію, котрий забезпечує персоніфіковану траєкторію професійного розвитку педагога. Описано продукти науковометодичної підтримки учителів-предметників, які впроваджують Державний стандарт базової середньої освіти
Lack of Parental Gender Socialization of Children at Family Level and its Effects on Adulthood Gender Discrimination in Rwanda
Authors: Umumararungu Christine Kapita , Bazubagira Appoline Kabera
Published: April 2024

The paper discusses holistic integration of gender concepts at tender ages. This study aimed toinvestigate parents’ participation in socializing children to gender equality and assess the effect of lack of parental socialization of children to gender equality. Three hundred and fifty (350) respondents were purposively selected from Kicukiro, Bugesera, Musanze, Nyanza and Nyamasheke. Data were collected through questionnaire, interviews and focus group discussion and qualitatively analyzed using content analysis. Findings revealed that there is lack of parental gender socialization of children as it is negatively perceived in Rwandan families. Gender equality is perceived by 75 % of respondents to be the cause of family conflicts and violence. Furthermore, 69% of all respondents accuse the theory of gender equality to divert females from their responsibilities which results in family dysfunctionality. In addition, 42% of respondents consider gender equality as a way of western people to disorganize developing countries. Lack of parental gender socialization of children at family level affects children's adulthood. It presents enormous and long-lasting consequences to both females and males. Respondents confirmed that there is a considerable number of females who did not attend school because fees were reserved to boys. On the other hand, male respondents confirmed that being overpowered in childhood negatively affects adulthood relationship with their wives. Socializing children to gender equality at family level from their tender ages would be one of the best strategies to eradicate Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and discrimination.
Exploring Early Eocene Hyperthermals on the New Jersey Paleoshelf (ODP 174AX)
Authors: Fung Megan K. , Katz Miriam E. , Miller Kenneth G. , Browning James V. , Schaller Morgan F.
Published: April 2024

We investigate early Eocene hyperthermals by complementing foraminiferal and bulk carbonate isotopes with benthic foraminiferal assemblages from three marine coreholes located along a paleoshelf transect on the New Jersey coastal plain (ODP 174AX Bass River, Double Trouble, and Ancora). Distinct negative δ13C and δ18O excursions likely correspond to the globally documented ETM-2, H2, I1, I2, and J events. Foraminiferal stable isotope data at Bass River reveal greater warming in benthic and thermocline communities compared to the surface dwellers during these excursion events. During the largest excursion event (ETM-2), thermocline-dwelling Subbotina not only experienced greater overall warming, but also recorded lower δ18O values than Morozovella (–5.1‰ vs. –4.3‰). This suggests either greater warming in the thermocline, habitat depth restructuring, or possibly a change in calcification season. We also demonstrate a potential biotic threshold, providing the first comprehensive evaluation of the sensitivity of shallow-marine taxa in response to these transient warming events.
Disección de una reparación: El arte como medio para el cambio de percepciones ambientales
Authors: Fernandez Luna Ana Jimena , Blanco Bocanegra Eduardo , Martinez Ramos Sergio Alonso
Published: April 2024

Las nuevas técnicas de producción textil enfocadas a reducir costos y tiempos han resultado en una amplia oferta de productos que evolucionan rápidamente con las tendencias de la moda. Los consumidores han intensificado este fenómeno, provocando un exceso de textiles en el mundo. Fletcher (2012) enfatiza el rol de los consumidores en extender la vida de los productos textiles mediante prácticas de conservación y uso. Así, resulta apremiante generar conocimiento sobre los hábitos de desecho textil de los usuarios para diseñar estrategias de revalorización con las que se pretende reducir dicha contaminación. A través del diseño e implementación de una intervención artística que fomente la conciencia ambiental de una población joven de la ciudad de Querétaro, esta investigación se enfoca en disuadir a los usuarios de desechar sus textiles. El arte como medio para la intervención social ofrece la oportunidad de conectar emocionalmente con los usuarios y, en este caso, motivarlos a participar en iniciativas para resolver los problemas ambientales y sociales actuales.
Qualitative Identification of Intervening Factors Affecting Digital Marketing Strategies in Successful Iranian Startups
Authors: Moradi Sepideh , Abbasi Javad , Radfar Reza , Abdolvand Mohamad Ali
Published: April 2024

Objective: The study aims to identify and analyze the key intervening factors that influence the digital marketing strategies of successful Iranian startups. It seeks to understand how these factors contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of digital marketing efforts in the startup ecosystem of Iran. Methods and Materials: Employing a qualitative research design, the study conducted in-depth interviews with 12 digital marketing experts from various successful Iranian startups. Grounded theory methodology was used to analyze the interview data, facilitating the identification of core themes and factors affecting digital marketing strategies. Findings: The research identified several critical factors impacting digital marketing strategies, including organizational culture, technological adoption, market dynamics, and regulatory environment. It highlights the importance of adaptability, strategic alignment, and continuous learning within startups to navigate the challenges and opportunities of digital marketing. Conclusion: The study concludes that for Iranian startups, a nuanced understanding of both internal and external factors is crucial for developing and implementing effective digital marketing strategies. It underscores the need for a strategic approach that incorporates flexibility, innovation, and customer engagement to achieve sustained growth and competitive advantage in the digital marketplace.
Influences of Impulsivity and Psychological Flexibility on Empathic Abilities: A Quantitative Analysis
Authors: Farzad Valiolah , Mardani Farzaneh
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to elucidate the predictive roles of impulsivity and psychological flexibility on empathy. Understanding these relationships could inform interventions to enhance empathic abilities in various populations. Utilizing a cross-sectional design, we analyzed data from 350 participants. Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analyses were conducted using SPSS version 25 to examine how impulsivity and psychological flexibility relate to empathy. Our analysis demonstrated that psychological flexibility positively predicts empathy, whereas impulsivity shows a negative correlation. Specifically, the regression model accounted for 35% of the variance in empathy scores, highlighting significant predictive capacities of both impulsivity and psychological flexibility on empathy. The study concludes that empathy can be significantly influenced by levels of impulsivity and psychological flexibility. These findings suggest potential avenues for developing targeted interventions aimed at enhancing empathy through the modulation of these psychological constructs.
Living with Fibromyalgia: A Phenomenological Study of Pain, Fatigue, and Coping
Authors: Rostami Mehdi , Bulut Sefa , Coelho Olga , Riyono Bagus
Published: April 2024

This phenomenological study aims to explore the lived experiences of individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia (FM), focusing on their experiences of pain, fatigue, and the coping mechanisms they employ to manage these symptoms. Employing a qualitative phenomenological approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 25 participants who have been diagnosed with FM. Participants were recruited from various fibromyalgia support groups and clinics, ensuring a diverse representation in terms of age, gender, and duration of diagnosis. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using thematic analysis to achieve theoretical saturation. Three main themes were identified from the interviews: Pain, Fatigue, and Coping Mechanisms. Under the Pain theme, categories included the nature and characteristics of pain, its impact on physical function, and pain management strategies. The Fatigue theme comprised chronic exhaustion, cognitive fatigue, and its impact on daily activities. For Coping Mechanisms, emotional strategies, physical coping tactics, and social support were highlighted as key categories. These themes underscore the complex interplay between the physical symptoms of FM and the psychological and social strategies employed by individuals to manage their condition. The study highlights the pervasive and multifaceted nature of pain and fatigue in fibromyalgia, significantly impacting individuals' daily lives and functional abilities. It also reveals the importance of effective coping strategies, both adaptive and maladaptive, in managing these symptoms. These findings emphasize the need for a holistic and personalized approach to the management and support of individuals living with FM, incorporating both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.