bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Multi-Atlas Segmentation Algorithm with An Improved Sparse Representation on Brain MR Images
Authors: Hong Shi Hong Shi , Hong Shi Leiyi Gao , Leiyi Gao Ruixin Zhang , Ruixin Zhang Junzhu Wang , Junzhu Wang Hongxia Deng
Published: December 2023

Macaque brains are very close to human brains, so it’s an effective way to deepen the understanding of human brain functions by studying macaque brain structures. In order to segment subcortical nuclei of macaque brains more accurately, a multi-atlas segmentation algorithm based on an improved sparse representation has been designed in this paper. Firstly, a type of labeling information for atlas brain images is introduced when sparse patch-based representation is constructed, and then mutual information is improved by changing the calculation method of the information entropy, and it is used to measure the similarity between the target image and the atlas images. These two make the weights of the atlas more reasonable during fusion. Secondly, in order to fuse the segmentation results from two methods, nonlocal-patch-weighted method and the sparse representation method, a new similarity index based on a combination of dice coefficient and cosine distance is proposed. Finally, the experimental results show that this algorithm proposed in this paper has improved the accuracy of segmentation of hippocampus, striatum, claustrum and other nuclei, and it has better robustness.

 
Recurrent priapism as the presenting sign of undiagnosed multiple myeloma: A case report
Authors: Azizi Shayan , Costa Christopher , E Rosado Christian , Bomann Grace , V Luong Jake , Jones Matthew
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Priapism is a urological emergency which poses a high risk of long-term sexual dysfunction for patients if left untreated. Although the majority of priapism cases are secondary to sexual enhancement medications, there are many underlying medical disorders that may lead to unexplained and recurrent cases of priapism.

Case Report: We present the case of a 53-year-old male with schizoaffective disorder and chronic lower back pain on no medications who presented multiple times to various emergency departments for recurrent priapism requiring aspiration. Ultimately, the patient presented to the emergency department after a fall, and labs revealed hypercalcemia, with serum protein electrophoresis and bone marrow biopsy confirming multiple myeloma.

Conclusion: Multiple myeloma continues to be a rare underlying etiology of recurrent priapism. This case represents the importance of performing a thorough investigation in patients with recurrent priapism for hematologic and oncologic disorders, despite there being no other insidious symptoms or signs.
PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MENJAGA TUMBUH KEMBANG ANAK MELALUI PRODUK OLAHAN MAKANAN PADAT GIZI PADA KELOMPOK MITRA DESA PADDINGING KECAMATAN SANROBONE KABUPATEN TAKALAR
Authors: Arif Muhammad , Suriyanti Suriyanti , Zafira Zahra , Wahyuni Nur
Published: December 2023

: Indonesia is one of the countries that has the world's marine biodiversity, including seaweed or algae. Among the many cultivated seaweeds in Indonesia are Gracilla sp & Kappaphycus cottonii (eucheuma cottonii). Economically, seaweed is a potential commodity to be developed because of the nutritional value it contains. Seaweed can be processed into processed food or snacks such as jelly, there are also those who process Seaweed (Nori) as medicinal and cosmetic products. Seaweed is also used in the pharmaceutical, textile and other industries. The advantages that can be obtained in cultivating seaweed include reducing the number of unemployed, increasing people's income, and increasing local revenue (PAD). Social aspect, the development of Seaweed cultivation business provides benefits for the community around the cultivation location. With this cultivation business, it is hoped that it will be able to meet broad market needs and be able to foster work enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit in the local community. From a health perspective, consuming seaweed can help maintain or lose weight, help speed up wound healing, strengthen bones and teeth, improve the digestive system, increase energy, good for people with diabetes and cholesterol, avoid swelling of the thyroid gland, fight disease, and can slow the spread of cancer cells.
Plate model as a tool for nutritional education of patients undergoing metabolic surgery: a strategic intervention proposal
Authors: Ferreira Daniele Gonçalves , Costa Fortes Renata
Published: December 2023

The main objective of metabolic surgery is to promote remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) and, consequently, other diseases associated with obesity. To guarantee satisfactory results, nutritional support is crucial before and after surgery. The aim of this study was to develop a plate model adapted for patients undergoing metabolic surgery as a proposed tool to help nutritionists during patient care. To develop this tool, we used the bariatric food pyramid proposed by Moizé et al. (2010), the bariatric plate model proposed by Cambi & Baretta (2018) and The Plate Model by Camelon et al (1998). Subsequently, a visual metabolic adapted plate (MAP) tool was developed to meet the specific nutritional demands of patients undergoing metabolic surgery. The adaptation was made considering four pillars that go beyond the composition of essential nutrients for a good diet. It is hoped that the use of the MAP can help nutritionists as a tool for food and nutrition education and support adapted to the specific needs of each patient, with a view to improving clinical and nutritional parameters.
Strumenti per valutare il rischio emorragico nel paziente soccorso dall’infermiere nel setting pre-ospedaliero: Rapid Evidence Assessment
Authors: Lucenti Enrico , Ferrari Chiara , Pandolfi Marco , Andreucci Andrea
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT INTRODUZIONE: La gestione del paziente traumatizzato è una delle sfide maggiori in emergenza territoriale. L’emorragia post-traumatica causa circa 600.000 decessi ogni anno. L’utilizzo di score permette di valutare l’entità del danno e attivare precocemente trattamenti adeguati, tra cui la trasfusione massiva. L’obiettivo di questo studio è l’analisi della letteratura sull’esistenza di strumenti validati che permettano di quantificare il rischio emorragico del paziente in ambito pre-ospedaliero. MATERIALI E METODI: È stata condotta una revisione della letteratura mediante la metodologia Rapid Evidence Assessment. Le banche dati consultate sono state PubMed e Cochrane Library. Secondo la metodologia PICO sono state individuate le keywords e tramite metodologia PRISMA è avvenuta l’estrazione degli articoli. RISULTATI: Sono stati inclusi 8 articoli. Gli score analizzati sono: Shock Index, ABC Score, RABT Score, EMS-G, preMSI, preSI, mTICCS e RED FLAG. L’obiettivo degli studi era quello di determinare la predittività degli score per identificare pazienti candidabili a trasfusione massiva in ambiente pre-ospedaliero. DISCUSSIONE: Quasi tutti gli score analizzati si basano su segni e sintomi valutabili nella fase pre-ospedaliera. Tra gli articoli inclusi nella revisione, l’EMS-G score risulta quello maggiormente sensibile e l’ABC score il più specifico. La molteplicità di score individuati è sintomo di una ricerca verso uno strumento ottimale per la valutazione della necessità di una trasfusione massiva nel paziente emorragico. Ad uso infermieristico, nel contesto pre-ospedaliero italiano, emergono lo Shock Index e il preSI, il preMSI, l’EMS-G e l’mTICCS.
Hallazgos de autopsias en la muerte súbita en epilepsia. Revisión Bibliográfica y reporte de casos
Authors: Mejía Dueñas Carlos Abraham , McCarthy Chávez Sofia , Matamoros Mireya
Published: December 2023

Introducción: La SUDEP, es la complicación más temida de la epilepsia y se reconoce como una de las principales causas de muerte prematura en adultos jóvenes con epilepsia; sin embargo, aún es poco reconocida, informada y escasamente investigada por los profesionales de la salud, lo que ha condicionado al escaso progreso en su detección y prevención.Metodología: Se realizó una revisión narrativa mediante la búsqueda de artículos, en Pub med, Google académico y Lilacs; utilizando las palabras clave en inglés y español: SUDEP, epilepsia, autopsia, autopsia molecular y sus combinaciones. Además, se analizaron cinco expedientes de la base de datos de la Dirección de Medicina Forense de Tegucigalpa, consignados como SUDEP. Resultados: De los cinco casos analizados, cuatro (80%) eran mujeres y uno hombre, cuatro (80%) no fueron presenciados y ocurrieron durante el sueño. El 80 % (4) de los casos eran menores de 40 años, los hallazgos de autopsia tanto macroscópicos, como microscópicos son similares a los reportado por otros autores. En el análisis de 27 artículos se encontró que el diagnostico de la SUDEP, aun representa un desafío.Conclusión: Pese a que hay avances significativos en la comprensión de los mecanismos y factores de riesgo que contribuyen a la SUDEP, aún es necesario realizar más investigación.
Effect of in ovo feeding using albumin to Rhode Island Red poultry embryos
Authors: Silva Fernanda Moura Fernandes , Cruz Frank George Guimarães , Mendonça Marco Antonio De Freitas , Rufino João Paulo Ferreira , Andrade Pedro Gabriel Carneiro de , Melo Lucas Duque , Melo Ramon Duque
Published: December 2023

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of in ovo feeding using albumin on hatchability, hatching weight, embryo mortality, as well as on organ development of Rhode Island Red chicks. A total of 245 fertile eggs with viable embryos were randomly distributed in seven treatments with 35 replicates (eggs) each. The treatments were untreated eggs and eggs treated with a buffered solution (0.50% saline) or solutions containing increased levels of albumin (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5%). On d 17 of incubation, eggs were injected with solutions containing albumin dissolved in 200 μL of 0.5% sterile saline. After solutions injection, the pinholes in the eggs were sealed with molten paraffin and moved to a hatching machine. Evaluation of the chicks’ weight, hatchability, and embryo mortality was made immediately post hatch. Five viable chicks of each treatment were randomly selected and slaughtered by cervical dislocation in order to evaluate the heart, gastrointestinal organs and region development. Data collected were subjected to polynomial regression (p≤0.05) after a significant ANOVA result. In ovo feeding using albumin directly affected (p<0.05) the hatching characteristics of injected eggs. When eggs were injected with increased levels of albumin, there was a linear decrease (p<0.05) on hatchability and increase on embryo mortality. The increased supplementation of albumin resulted in a linear growth (p<0.05) of gastrointestinal tract areas responsible to digestion (oropharynx + oesophagus, duodenal loop and cecum), and a linear decrease of heart, liver, pro-ventricle, gizzard and gastrointestinal tract areas responsible to absorption (jejunum + ileum and colon + rectum).
The effects of dexamethasone and erythropoietin on mice sciatic nerve crush injury: histopathologic and functional outcomes
Authors: Mansouri Nikta , Fattahian Hamidreza , Jahandideh Alireza , Akbarein Hesameddin
Published: December 2023

Peripheral neuropathies are one of the major causes of motor and sensory disability. The multitude of nerve injuries and associated comorbidities provides a strong impetus to find a drug that potentiate or accelerate axonal regeneration. Systemic drug delivery has been a promising strategy in this regard. This study aimed to evaluate dexamethasone and erythropoietin effects on sciatic nerve regeneration. Twenty-three mice were randomly assigned to sham, control, dexamethasone, erythropoietin, and dexamethasone + erythropoietin groups. The left sciatic nerve was crushed using mosquito hemostatic forceps. Medications were administered once daily for 28 days. The sham group received neither crush injury nor medication. Histopathologic and walking track analyses were performed. Medical therapy influence on functional recovery was observed in as soon as 14 days. Although functional recovery was superior in the dexamethasone + erythropoietin group, a complete return to near-normal function was seen after 28 days in all of the groups. Dexamethasone yielded superior SFI values compared to the erythropoietin on day 14, although this was not statistically significant (p = 0.534). Histopathologically, recovery of average axonal number up to 75% normal nerve and significant decline of axonal swelling was observed in the erythropoietin and dexamethasone + erythropoietin groups, which were statistically significant compared to the dexamethasone group (p = 0.008). Marked immunoreactivity to Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) was present in the dexamethasone group. Furthermore, immunoreactivity to S-100 protein was observed in regenerated nerves in all groups. Present data provide insights into the neurotrophic effects of dexamethasone and erythropoietin on sciatic crush; however, further investigation is required to justify the clinical application of these agents.
Effect of cinnamon supplementation on the gut environment and ESR gene expression in the ovaries of laying quail
Authors: Bastos Marisa Silva , Santana Thaís Pacheco , De Oliveira Júnior Gregório Murilo , Barbosa Leandro Teixeira , Khatlab Angélica De Souza , Lopes Cláudia Da Costa , Gasparino Eliane , Del Vesco Ana Paula
Published: December 2023

This study addressed the hypothesis that the inclusion of powdered cinnamon in a laying quail diet could increase the expression of genes related to the antioxidant defense systems in the intestine and improve the intestinal environment, thus promoting balance in the body. We used 144 laying quail (Coturnix japonica) distributed in a completely randomized design with two treatments: no supplementation of cinnamon (NSC) and supplementation of 9g/kg of cinnamon powder (CPS). At the end of the experimental period ovarian and duodenal tissues were collected for analysis of gene expression. Fragments of the central portions of the duodenum and jejunum were also collected for intestinal histological analysis. We observed a significant effect of the inclusion of cinnamon powder in the diet quail on the expression of the estrogen receptor alpha gene (P = 0.0004). The animals from the CPS treatment presented a higher height of villi and greater depth of crypts in the duodenum, and a higher height of villi and villus:cryptratio in the jejunum. The results show that cinnamon supplementation improves the integrity of intestinal tissue structures and development of the structures of the epithelium. Thus improves the productive performance of the birds.
Ovine enzootic abortion disease seroprevalence in small ruminants around the world: a systematic review
Authors: KIFOULY Aboudou Habirou , OKUNLOLA Michael , BOKO Cyrille , ALOWANOU Géorcelin , CHALLATON Pierre
Published: December 2023

Chlamydia abortus is a causative agent of Ovine Chlamydiosis or Ovine Enzootic Abortion (OEA) or Enzootic Abortion of Ewes (EAE) and can be transmitted to humans especially pregnant women during the lambing or kidding season, sheep, and goats from infected flocks represent a potential risk to pregnant women. Purpose: The objective of this study was to estimate the pooled prevalence of chlamydial abortus infections in small ruminants. Materials and Methods: The study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Relevant studies were retrieved from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. The retrieved studies were screened for eligibility. Then, important data were extracted from the included studies. The quality of each included study was evaluated. Results: Of 145 studies, 25 (with a total of 15663 samples) met the inclusion criteria and were included in the meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of chlamydial infections in small ruminants was 14,46 % (95%, CI: 14,07±15,18). Among continents, the average prevalence of chlamydial abortus infections was highest in Asia (52%) (95% CI: 32,42±71,58) and lowest in North America (4%) (95% CI: 3,68±11,68). Conclusions: Few studies have reported the prevalence of chlamydia infections in small ruminants. Based on the available data, the prevalence of chlamydia infections in small ruminants was quite high (14.46%). Therefore, small ruminants could be potential reservoirs of Chlamydia and pose a risk to humans especially pregnant women, or other animal species, especially in the wild.
Polymorphism in the Mitochondrial Cytochrome B of Crossbred Madura-Limousine Cattle
Authors: Rimayanti Rimayanti , Utomo Budi , Pradana Dilasdita Kartika , Triana Indah Norma , Akintunde Adeyinka Oye , Mustofa Imam
Published: December 2023

Madura cattle breeders in rural Indonesia prefer to request artificial insemination services for their cows with Limousin bull's freeze-thawed semen. However, crossbred Madura-Limousin (Madrasin) bulls reported a high infertility rate. This study aimed to identify the mutation of cytochrome b (Cytb) mtDNA in Madura-Limousin crossbred cattle to develop a fundamental breeding approach that would promote animal protein production and preserve the genetics of purebred Madura cattle. Blood samples were collected from the two bulls of crossbred Madura-Limousin, purebred Madura, and Limousin bulls for DNA analysis. The polymerase chain reaction was used to amplify the Cytb mtDNA, which was then sequenced using the Sanger method. The MEGA 7.0 software was used with the neighbor-joining method to construct the phylogenetic tree. Compared to the purebred Madura cattle and purebred Limousin bulls, the crossbred Madura-Limousin bulls (also known as Madrasin) exhibited alterations in their nucleotide sequence as follows: Deletion of Adenine (number 37), mutation Guanine (66) to Cytosine, Thymine (73) to Cytosine, Guanine (78) to Adenine, Cytosine (84) to Guanine, Thymine (85) to Cytosine, Thymine (99) to Cytosine, Adenine (105) to Guanine, Adenine (114) to Guanine, Cytosine (126) to Thymine, Cytosine (141) to Thymine, and Adenine (144) to Cytosine, resulting in corresponding changes in the deletion of amino acid Isoleucine (position number 11) and mutation of Isoleucine (34) to Methionine. As observed in the resulting clades, the purebred Madura and Limousin cattle were grouped, while Madrasin crossbred cattle were separated. It could be concluded that Madrasin bulls exhibited alterations in their nucleotide and protein sequences of Cytb mtDNA, placing them in a distinct group from purebred Madura cattle and Limousin bulls.
Grooming y "quemar"
Authors: Velázquez Reyes Luz María
Published: December 2023

Se expone la incidencia global de 21 agresiones virtuales y la experiencia con la ciberviolencia sexual padecida, perpetrada y observada, durante el confinamiento 2020-2021. A través de la aplicación de un cuestionario Gloggle Forms además de etnografía virtualizada en una muestra por conveniencia de 6, 915 estudiantes en el Estado de México. Resultados: Incidencia global 20% del estudiantado se vio implicado en ciberviolencia sexual. Durante el confinamiento las mujeres y las personas no binarias recibieron más cibervictimización que sus pares hombres. Las propuestas sexuales y recepción de contenido obsceno las más frecuentes. Las chicas fueron acosadas por diversos depredadores sexuales.
Introducción y tratamiento de "at(h)leta" en español
Authors: Carmona Centeno David
Published: December 2023

Nuestro trabajo persigue tres objetivos: en primer lugar, mostrar las dificultades que se encontró la voz at(h)leta para ser incorporada a la lengua española y para asentarse en ella durante los siglos XV y XVI, por medio de un exhaustivo recorrido por buena parte de las traducciones de las obras de autores griegos y latinos que se llevaron a cabo en ese período; en segundo lugar, determinar cuánto pudo influir en ese lento proceso la preferencia, entre los intérpretes, por la noción de atleta como quien compite o es experto en una modalidad luctatoria que proyectan muchos textos latinos, y que llevó a aquellos a servirse recurrentemente de la palabra patrimonial luchador; en tercer lugar, proporcionar una imagen más fidedigna de los primeros pasos del grecismo y ampliar, así, el panorama que ofrece el CNDHE.
Collaborative School-Family Relationships using the Expansive Learning Cycle to Enhance Parents Empowering in Helping their Child in the Context of a New Reading Method
Authors: Deslandes Rollande , Barma Sylvie , Beaumier France
Published: December 2023

The benefits of parental involvement in literacy have been well documented over the years. It has also been shown that when introducing new ways of doing things, parents often show resistance. It is with a view to improving school-family collaboration in the context of La Planète des Alphas, a new reading method, that we conducted a research-intervention. This paper aims to describe how teachers question their own practices and interact with parents to give help and to put forward new models of pedagogical actions. This research-intervention employed the Cultural-Historical Activity Theory and the Change Laboratory methodology. We take a close look at the evolution of the discursive manifestations of transformative agency during the Change Laboratory sessions and the discussion topics they were related to. This approach deepens our understanding of the decision making process in the selection of new solutions and the notion of relational agency in fostering collaboration and communication throughout the expansive learning cycle. Five Change Laboratory sessions were coded and analyzed using MAXQDA 2018 software. We highlight the activity system boundary crossing that allowed teachers, parents and school principal to elaborate, implement and reflect upon new instrument- producing activities aiming at empowering parents in helping their child in schooling. Obviously, the relevance of this intervention and research process can be well extended to the overall field language construction and the overall literature on family-school relationships.
When school-family relations matter - discomfort and struggle among children, young people and their parents
Authors: Dannesboe Karen Ida , Kryger Niels , Palludan Charlotte
Published: December 2023

Ethnographic studies offer insight into parents’ involvement in and management of children’s and young people’s school lives in a Danish context. In light of the growing demand for parental involvement in school, the article explores the emotional work that families’ interactions with the school imply and their attempts to avoid unwanted categorisation or stigmatisation. At the core of the article are three cases drawn from a larger study of home-school relations in Denmark. The three cases present examples of the emotional work involved when children and young people are categorised by the school as ‘students with inappropriate behaviour’. Drawing on Erwin Goffman’s concepts of frontstage, backstage and impression management, the analysis emphasises how these families’ management of their children’s school lives is dominated by time and effort spent dealing with feelings of anxiety and inadequacy. Furthermore, the study shows how parents and children struggle to gain recognition and avoid the school’s categorisation of them.
Parental Identity, Governmentality and Retroactive Empowerment
Authors: Mendel Maria
Published: December 2023

In the paper I present a way of theorizing parent identity work using the analytic lens of governmentality. Among the revisited biographical narratives of the parents, many contain unifications directly pertaining to the governmental character of their learning experiences. Based on the contents of these texts, one could say that governmental learning leads the subject to the internalization of externally executed formative practices. In other words, the conduct of conduct (one of the dimensions of Foucauldian governmentality) appears to be the condition of the internalization of the external, and, thus, of personal identity. In light of this study, on the one hand, parental identity can be perceived as a product of permanent governing by various pacts/partnerships in the “pedagogised society” but, on the other, the governmental character of educational experiences empower parents. I argue that parents need empowerment and to know themselves as parents. Thus, they can become active partners in the democratically governed space of the school. The study discovers the significance of retroactivity in the construction of parental identity and shows the ways through which schools and teachers can use it in their democratic co-operation with parents.
Thoughts about Democracy and Schools
Authors: Davies Don
Published: December 2023

Some of the ideas in these comments are drawn from one of the chapters I wrote for in Beyond the Bake Sale. Please, understand that I don’t intend to offer here a formal scholarly paper that could pass any vigorous review by ERNAPE. I simply offer some personal and informal ideas. I am also not going to offer examples and how-to- do-it tips or research results as these are all available in the Bake Sale book that my colleagues and I have put forward and in its new Portuguese sibling (entitled A Escola também se vive cá fora) or in hundreds of other books on-line and in print, and reports and the papers from this and earlier ERNAPE conferences.
Teacher Competencies and Parental Cooperation
Authors: Westergard Elsa
Published: December 2023

The aim of this paper is to begin to shed light on the competencies teachers need when cooperating with parents. Toward this end, we conducted a small-scale study, interviewing teachers and parents about their perceptions of teachers’ competence regarding cooperation with parents. Sixteen pairs of cooperating parents and teachers at a primary school, agreed to participate in separate interviews. The interviews were based on semi-structured interview guides. The NVIVO program was used to assist data analyses. Building on research regarding parental disillusionment with school and the small-scale study, the paper reveals a need for competence-building activities at various levels in schools. First, the principal plays an important role in this process by building collective competence at the school level, such as routines and school standards for cooperation with parents. Second, colleagues’ collective competence in cooperating with parents is important. Finally, each teacher’s individual competence in cooperating with parents is an important factor regarding parental cooperation. We identify three separate individual competencies.
Does Parental Involvement Contribute to Students’ Development? The Parent-Child Homework Experiment at a Shanghai Migrant School
Authors: Li Jiacheng , Li Yan , Yin Tingting
Published: December 2023

Migrant students’ education and well-being are the hot-button issues in Chinese education. Collaboration between parents and teachers to support migrant students is greatly needed. The purpose of this research is to better understand the influence of parental involvement on the development of the students through findings from the Parent-Child Homework Project at a migrant school in Shanghai, China from December 2013 to June 2015. This paper explores the following research questions: What are migrant students’ perceptions and experiences in the Parent-Child Homework Project (PCHP), what have the migrant children gained from the PCHP by working with the parents directly, and how do teachers evaluate the PCHP? The authors distributed 362 student questionnaires, interviewed 8 teachers and 28 parents, and visited the parent-child homework show. The authors find that the migrant students highly valued the parent-children homework, and demonstrated improvement in aspects of academic, emotional and social development. Parent and teachers value the project too. The paper discusses the collaboration between teachers and migrant parents, and puts forward some suggestions to make additional positive differences in migrant students’ education.
Reading between the lines: exploring the assumptions and implications of parental involvement
Authors: Theodorou Eleni
Published: December 2023

Parental involvement in the Northern American literature has been portrayed as the newly discovered way of improving school effectiveness and academic performance. However the cultural assumptions behind ubiquitous calls for parental involvement have been left largely unexplored. Critics of current notions of “parental involvement” argue that the term itself has been poorly defined in the literature and that it has often been described as an aspired ideal whose demands on the parents and the implications for the nature of home-school relations remain un-scrutinized. This paper seeks to explore existing literature on parental involvement though a cultural lens and draw on theoretical arguments that problematize the assumptions behind the discourse and practice of “parental involvement” or “home-school partnership”. The discussion focuses particularly on the implications that culturally- and class-specific assumptions about parental involvement may have for minority and immigrant families who run the risk of becoming marginalized while being held responsible for getting “involved” (de Carvalho, 2001).
What hinders and what motivates parents’ engagement in school?
Authors: Bouakaz Laid , Persson Sven
Published: December 2023

In this paper we discuss what hinders and what promotes parental involvement in regular school, on account of the supplementary school which children attend alongside their regular school education. The main study lasted from autumn term 2002 to spring term 2004. A home-school mediation project was established in an urban school in Sweden to promote parental involvement. Here we will present the part of the study which is concerned with supplementary schools. The questions to be discussed in this paper are: is there a mutual distrust between parents and school, what motivates the parents to be engaged in supplementary schools and what hinders them from directing their engagement to the regular school? First we discuss trust and distrust between parents and teachers, secondly, on account of the answer to the question addressed, we try to understand why the parents put their energy and hope to supplementary schools.
The concept of parent involvement. Some theoretical and empirical considerations
Authors: Bakker Joep , Denessen Eddie
Published: December 2023

This paper focuses on some conceptual and methodological problems inherent in many empirical studies on parental involvement.  On the basis of twelve selected studies in which quantitative measures for parent involvement have been used, we discuss the reasons for the diversity of empirical outcomes, partly due to the complexity and multi-dimensionality of the concept, but also due to the variety of operationalizations as well as methods that have been applied to assess parents’ levels of involvement.  In particular, empirical evidence of involvement obtained with questionnaires should be considered as doubtful because of the biases in ratings, whereas the use of multiple informants, as suggested in the literature, does not seem satisfactory to overcome this problem.  We suggest the use more qualitative methods for measuring parent involvement, for example by interviewing parents in depth about their own accounts for their behaviours.  This seems also the best guarantee to detect the more hidden features of their involvement in their children’s education.
Blockchain integrated data processing model for enabling security in Education 4.0
Authors:   College of Education, Majmaah University, Almajmaa 11952, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Alsulaimi Bader Muteb
Published: December 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a swift shift to online learning, affecting students differently. We investigated the experiences of 62 students with disabilities in this new educational landscape. Online learning tools raise concerns about privacy and security, making it crucial to explore students' perceptions in these areas. Our findings reveal that while students with learning disabilities appreciate online learning's flexibility, they need more guidance and support. Neurodiverse students with learning disabilities are particularly aware of the need for a secure online learning environment. These insights underscore the unique educational needs of students with disabilities in online education. In Personal Records, authenticating individuals, especially those with visual impairments, is critical. Our research combines education with cutting-edge technologies, like blockchain and machine learning, to enhance biometric authentication for visually impaired individuals. Proposed work focuses the Highly Secure Blockchain-Based Compressive Sensing (HSBCS) system, which uses blockchain for data integrity and machine learning for secure biometric authentication. Our research focuses on education and includes comprehensive testing and performance assessments. Results highlight the educational value of the HSBCS system for Students, as it significantly improves Personal Records data security and accessibility. In conclusion, our research offers an innovative, secure solution for biometric authentication in Personal Records, with a strong emphasis on education. It empowers Students to access their student information securely and independently, while enhancing education on data security and integrity. This study underscores the importance of integrating emerging technologies into Personal Records to provide better experiences for Students and address their unique educational needs.
Menjumpai Allah dalam Keseharian
Authors: Aritonang Josua
Published: December 2023

Dalam perjalanan iman orang percaya, sebagian individu memilih untuk mengedepankan pengalaman dengan Tuhan yang Mahatinggi melalui peristiwa-peristiwa yang menakjubkan (dikotomis). Mereka cenderung meyakini bahwa hanya melalui peristiwa yang tidak umum, Tuhan bisa dialami. Melalui pandangan ini, terlihat seolah-olah Tuhan tidak dapat ditemui dalam aktivitas-aktivitas sehari-hari seperti bekerja, bertemu dengan sesama, makan, dan lain sebagainya yang dilakukan setiap hari.  Dalam konteks permasalahan ini, peneliti berupaya memberikan solusi dengan tujuan memperluas pemahaman tentang pengalaman dan perjumpaan iman dengan Tuhan.  Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif, yaitu studi kepustakaan.  Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa  spiritualitas sehari-hari muncul sebagai sebuah model spiritualitas yang menawarkan solusi bagi permasalahan pemikiran dikotomis tentang pengalaman iman dengan Tuhan.  Spiritualitas sehari-hari memahami bahwa Tuhan dapat dialami dan hadir lewat kejadian-kejadian sederhana dari hari ke hari ketika menjalani aktivitas harian.  Selain itu, penelitian ini juga menyatakan bahwa teologi penciptaan dan inkarnasi dapat menjadi landasan yang kokoh bagi spiritualitas sehari-hari.  Kedua teologi ini relevan dengan spiritualitas sehari-hari karena sama-sama menekankan pentingnya menjalani aktivitas keseharian dengan setia, melihat kebaikan dalam setiap ciptaan, dan meyakini bahwa ciptaan itu sendiri menceritakan tentang Sang Pencipta.
Population Development in the Czech Republic in 2022
Authors: Koukalová Jana
Published: December 2023

The article analyses the demographic development of Czech Republic in 2022 and sets it in the context of demographic trends in the last decade 2013–2022. The study focuses on the main demographic processes, namely fertility, mortality, nuptiality, divorce rate, and migration. The population of the Czech Republic grew as a result of the positive balance of international migration in 2022. Although the number of deaths decreased significantly year-on-year, the number of live births decreased considerably as well. Life expectancy at birth has increased for both sexes. The number of marriages increased to the level of 2018. The divorce rate continued its decline and, unlike nuptiality, it did not return to its pre-pandemic level.
Multicriteria Evaluation of Randomized Response Techniques for Population Mean
Authors: Vozár Ondřej , Marek Luboš
Published: December 2023

Increasing demand in surveys focused on quantitative characteristics (population mean among others) of controversial issues like corruption, tax evasion, drugs consumption of sensitive variables like spending on drugs or illegal sources of income which lead to lively research, are of randomized response techniques for quantitative variables. Therefore, we propose complex multicriteria evaluation methodology for randomized response techniques for population mean. Based on extensive review in the literature, following ranges of criteria were proposed: statistical properties of estimator, implementation and parameter choice, respondent burden and credibility and confidentiality protection of respondents’ data. Finally, we evaluate in this setting standard techniques using scramble variables and recently proposed techniques of dichotomous question.
RELIGIÃO E SAÚDE: A ESPIRITUALIDADE NO TRATAMENTO DE FISIOTERAPIA DOS PACIENTES IDOSOS
Authors: Altoé Keila
Published: December 2023

A relação entre religião, espiritualidade e saúde tem sido um tópico de interesse e pesquisa em diversas áreas. A espiritualidade pode ter um impacto significativo no bem-estar físico e emocional das pessoas, incluindo pacientes idosos que passam por tratamentos de fisioterapia em decorrência de dores crônicas. Isso pode se manifestar através de crenças religiosas, práticas de meditação, reflexão, compaixão e senso de propósito na vida. Nesse sentido, este trabalho tem o objetivo geral de analisar, através de uma revisão de literatura, a relação da espiritualidade na saúde física de pessoas idosas no trato com a Fisioterapia. Como objetivos específicos são definidos os seguintes: identificar como os estudos teóricos escolhidos para esta análise abordam a espiritualidade e sua relação com a saúde física de pessoas idosas; investigar a repercussão da religiosidade na saúde física de pessoas idosas que fazem fisioterapia; investigar o que dizem pessoas idosas sobre as vantagens de praticar a espiritualidade associada à fisioterapia no trato do declínio funcional e motor. Como metodologia, a revisão de literatura será feita a partir da busca de publicações indexadas nas bases de dados Scielo, Lilacs e Medline, considerando o cruzamento dos termos espiritualidade/saúde/idoso/fisioterapia. A pesquisa se embasará em textos em língua portuguesa e inglesa provenientes de dissertações e teses de doutorado publicadas nos últimos cinco anos e que abordem a influência da religião no trato com a saúde da pessoa idosa. Concluiu-se que pacientes idosos frequentemente enfrentam desafios físicos e emocionais ao passarem por tratamentos de fisioterapia e, nesse cenário, a religião e a espiritualidade podem ser fontes de força e resiliência, ajudando-os a lidar com o desconforto, a dor e a incerteza.
A EDUCAÇÃO E SUAS NOVAS TECNOLOGIAS
Authors: De Moura Edmilson Borges
Published: December 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo refletir sobre a relação entre a educação e suas novas tecnologias que já se tornaram uma realidade nos dias atuais, o que faz refletir sobre uma nova concepção de currículo a ser inserido nos planejamentos escolares, independentemente de série ou ano. A proposta do artigo é abrir um diálogo com os novos e atuais conceitos desta relação, observando quais os conteúdos que precisam ser trabalhados e/ou readequados numa nova prática educativa que ajude na formação cidadã do educando, fazendo com que ele seja capaz de atuar ativamente na sociedade em que está inserido. Este trabalho, trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, em que a coleta das informações nele inseridas foi realizada através diferentes meios, tais como artigos científicos, matérias de jornais, sites especializados e livros que tratam da temática apresentada. Conclui-se ao final, que a tecnologia aliada à educação promove amplos conhecimentos, estimula a produção de saberes, democratiza o acesso a informação e ao conhecimento e potencializa a emancipação e inserção social, contribuindo, por meio da utilização dos recursos tecnológicos, com a melhoria da qualidade de ensino e com a formação individual do educando.
Maíces nativos mejorados para zonas de bajo y mediano potencial productivo de México
Authors: Hernández-Galeno César del Á. , GOMEZ MONTIEL NOEL ORLANDO , Vázquez-Carrillo María G. , Aragón-Cuevas Flavio , Espinosa-Calderón A. , Palemón-Alberto F.
Published: December 2023

En México los maíces nativos se cultivan en el 70 % o más de la superficie agrícola destinada al maíz. Estos maíces han sido mejorados por los productores que los cultivan a través de los años, sin embargo, aun presentan aspectos que se consideran desfavorables, destacan excesiva altura de planta y mazorca, así como, bajo rendimiento. Para disminuir estos aspectos desfavorables investigadores del INIFAP Campo Experimental Iguala, han trabajado en el mejoramiento de las razas Pepitilla y Ancho, en las cuales mediante la selección masal convergente-divergente y selección individual se han realizado cambios significativos en las características mencionadas anteriormente. Lo anterior permite que el productor pueda modificar el manejo agronómico del cultivo y mejorar sus niveles de producción.
Producción artesanal de carbón: Una innovación y estrategia para utilizar los residuos de sistemas agrosilvopastoriles de traspatio
Authors: Antonio Medina Anadelia , Mendoza Pedroza Sergio Iban , Cordero-Salas Rodney O , Ríos-Hilario Josué J , Castillo-Cabrera Cristian
Published: December 2023

La tala de árboles, el mal uso de fertilizantes y combustibles fósiles, ha tenido un efecto negativo en el calentamiento global, así como en el incremento del efecto invernadero, por otra parte, existen alternativas para utilizar energías renovables como el uso de biomasa, estas se pueden alternar con técnicas de manejos Agrosilvopastoriles. El objetivo de este trabajo es dar a conocer que en Colegio de Posgraduados cuenta con un área dedicada a este modelo, sin embargo, se tiene un problema, con los árboles que mueren de forma natural o los residuos (ramas) que se forman, representan problemas de manejo y conducción de las actividades. Por tal motivo se buscó una alternativa amigable con el amigable con el medio ambiente, que active procesos y se genere una oportunidad de ingreso al sistema, como producción de carbón artesanal como valor agregado. Se soluciona el problema de residuos al sistema Agrosilvopastoril de traspatio y se genera un ingreso extra, con la venta al comercio local, utilizando restos de troncos de madera, ramas del árbol de Eucalyptus ssp. La producción de carbón artesanal, se estará comercializando con la ayuda del área de comercio de Colegio de Posgraduados.
Desarrollo de un suplemento alimenticio a base de suero de leche e insectos comestibles
Authors: Ávila-Alonso L. Jocelyn , Romero-Jiménez Humberto
Published: December 2023

Una persona se encuentra en pobreza cuando tiene al menos una carencia social y sus ingresos son insuficientes para adquirir los bienes y servicios que requiere para satisfacer sus necesidades
Juristen moeten kennis hebben van doctrinair onderzoek en wetenschapsfilosofie
Authors: Arnoldussen Tobias
Published: December 2023

Juristen moeten kennis hebben van doctrinair onderzoek en wetenschapsfilosofie

In answer to Gitta Veldt’s call to educate law students in social scientific methodologies, this essay makes the argument that we should in fact strengthen the knowledge of legal doctrinal methodology. Lawyers should be more aware of the value of their own scientific methodology, because that unique quality makes them interesting as researchers in collaborative interdisciplinary teams. They should also be aware though of the possibilities and limitations of their own methodologies as well as those of the empirical sciences. A thorough education in the philosophy of science should give lawyers the skills to decide whether the legal question can be answered using doctrinal methodology or whether an expert in one of the empirical sciences should be consulted.
Desarrollo de la competencia sociolingüística a partir de la enseñanza de las Unidades Fraseológicas en ELE
Authors: Mesa Bohórquez Valentina , Barragán Peña Erika
Published: December 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es dar a conocer la importancia que tiene la enseñanza/aprendizaje de las Unidades Fraseológicas (UF) en el aula de ELE como enlace o integración de los aprendientes con los diversos miembros de un grupo específico. La metodología del artículo sigue el enfoque mixto: cualitativo y cuantitativo. Para ello se aplicó una entrevista a cien estudiantes extranjeros no hispanohablantes de niveles A.1., A.2., B.1., B.2. y a 85 docentes de español como lengua extrajera de las ciudades de Medellín y Bogotá (Colombia), con el objetivo de conocer metodologías de enseñanza y aprendizaje de las UF dentro del aula de ELE con el fin de desarrollar la competencia sociolingüística.
A Paradigm Shift in Future Job Security Among Students in Pakistan: Insights from Lower Dir Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Authors: Khan Muhammad Ibrahim , Ullah Rizwan , Abdullah Tauqeer , Khan Shahid , Ullah Latif
Published: December 2023

A Paradigm-Shift in Future Job Security Among Students in Pakistan has deep-rooted socio-economic implications, particularly affecting students and young graduates. The Lower Dir region within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa serves as a unique context for examining the multi-faceted dynamics shaping students' evolving perceptions of job security. Our study investigates these factors and their impact on students in this region, aiming to offer comprehensive insights into the shifting paradigms of job security. The research uses Thomas Kuhn's paradigm shift theory as a theoretical framework to explore changing perceptions of job security. The conceptual framework delves into socio-economic factors impacting students' perceptions in the Lower Dir region. The study universe encompasses students within Lower Dir, focusing on understanding their evolving attitudes regarding job security. Sampling methods employed the Sekaran table to determine a sample size of 327 from the total population of 3,426. Data collection involved structured interviews with a Likert scale. SPSS software was used for data analysis, including univariate and bi-variate analyses and a T-Test to understand the association between variables. The research suggests addressing socio-economic determinants to shape students' perceptions, informing policy-making and educational interventions. The study recommended that policy interventions should align educational curricula with industry demands, fostering entrepreneurial skills and providing career guidance.
Sleep as a behavioral model of neuro-immune interactions
Authors: Opp Mark , Imeri Luca
Published: December 2023

The central nervous system, by a variety of mechanisms engages in constant surveillance of the peripheral immune system. Alterations in the status of the peripheral immune system induced by an invading pathogen for example, are quickly detected by the central nervous system, which then responds by altering physiological processes and behavior in an attempt to support the immune system in its efforts to eliminate the pathogen. Sleep is one of several behaviors that are dramatically altered in response to infection. Immune-active substances such as the pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin-l and tumor necrosis factor, either directly or indirectly via interactions with neurotransmitters or neurohormones are involved in the regulation of sleep. Because these cytokines increase during infection, they are likely candidates for mediating the profound alterations in sleep that occur during infection. Since regulation of behavior is the function of the central nervous system, infection-induced alterations in behavior provide a unique model for the study of neuro-immune interactions.